New fenders now attached to the row of poles running along the front of Raglan’s wharf are the first tangible signs of progress in a key redevelopment plan fast-tracked by Waikato District Council back in May, thanks to a $2.5 million grant from the Government’s provincial growth fund. Keep Reading
Kia ora Whaingaroa,
It’s hard to believe it is August, time is certainly flying along and before we know it, it will be Labour weekend, which traditionally has been the start of our busy time. However, post lock down, it would appear that our community has been super busy with many still flocking to our shores to enjoy what Raglan has to offer. Keep Reading
Thank you to all the people who stopped in at the People for Places, He Whenua He Tangata drop-in sessions held in the weekend. Keep Reading
Do you want to see more people friendly places downtown? Keep Reading
Kia ora koutou. While we have been in lockdown and spending time in our respective whānau bubbles, the Community Board and Ward Councillor have been busy behind the scenes attending online Zoom meetings, workshops and collaborating with organisations across our community. Keep Reading
Kia ora koutou. Our first Raglan Community Board (RCB) meeting of the year took place in February and we had a great turnout of community members who raised issues which included; freedom camping, parking, horse access on our beaches, harbour board leases, wharf funding application and the world rally. Keep Reading
I think we all agree Whaingaroa / Raglan is an exceptional place, the outstanding natural beauty is complimented by the passionate community spirit. I moved back home to NZ and settled in Whaingaora in 2011, and started the Raglan Farmshouse at Te Whare Farm. Keep Reading
This morning there was another desperate plea on Raglan Noticeboard for a place to rent. The house this family are in is suddenly up for sale.
They are great tenants, run their own small online business and have employers in town who would be devastated to lose them. After living in Raglan for 20 years, if they can’t find anywhere to live they will have to move out of town or split the family up leaving the Dad living in his van to carry on working and commute to see each other. Keep Reading
A career in politics is beckoning but Raglan Area School student Liam Dingle knows he has to start small.
The 17-year-old is Raglan Community Board’s first-ever youth representative and he’s keen to lend a younger perspective to the fortnightly meetings.
“A lot of people talk about what they want to change but don’t actually put their hand up to make a change,” he says. Keep Reading
DHB sets up Consumer Council
The Waikato District Health Board is setting up a Consumer Council to ensure community participation and engagement in the health services it provides. Keep Reading