Raglan Area school PTA has restarted
Last year, a group of parents and staff got together to restart the Raglan Area School Parent Teacher Association, which had not … Keep Reading
Stingray encounter not so Vanderful for Africa initiative
Federico Gigli came to Raglan both for a break and to promote a surfing-themed African humanitarian project called Vanderful – but ended … Keep Reading
Karioi Lodge gets technological reboot with environmental twist
Founder of Vend and OMG Tech! Vaughan Fergusson and his partner Zoe Timbrell are the new owners of Karioi Lodge. Their friends … Keep Reading
Japan rugby captain’s yen for Raglan revealed as he trains with local side
Raglan Rugby Club’s senior players got a big surprise when the new season’s training kicked off last week – the captain of … Keep Reading
Local youth taking big strides in waka ama
The 32km James Bhutty Moore-morial Race open ocean race attracted 130 paddlers this year. The race is a tribute to James Moore, … Keep Reading
Egyptologist visits 3000-year old artefact at Raglan Museum
A WW1 keepsake has had some more of its story told after a 12-month research project by Egyptologist Tasha Dobbin-Bennett. The Emory University … Keep Reading
Karioi Project creating pathways for youth
Karioi Maunga ki te Moana’s pilot programme at Raglan Area School is creating employment pathways and inspiring young conservationists. Dayton Keremeta started … Keep Reading
Sands of Time by John Lawson Continuing our occasional history series we look back to Whaingaroa a century ago – 1919
A century ago, the Great War had just finished, but it wasn’t until 19 September that the last Raglan troops arrived on the … Keep Reading
Raglan Bowl Jam returns for fifth event
The fifth Raglan Bowl Jam was held last Saturday at the skate park. Drawing local kids and adult skaters as well as … Keep Reading
Certificate of appreciation marks ex chemist’s half century as Justice of the Peace
A half century’s a long time to be at the community’s beck and call, and Raglan identity Ralph Blanchard reckons he might call … Keep Reading