Raglan to host World Surf League Championship Tour event The Chronicle February 2, 2026 Raglan is set to make history as the World Surf League (WSL) brings its Championship Tour to Whāingaroa for the New Zealand Pro, running Read More
Muroki returns for special hometown show The Chronicle February 2, 2026 Local legend Muroki returns from a successful stint in Berlin to headline a special hometown show at The Yard on Friday, February 6, celebrating Read More
Raglan Vine Festival 2026 The Chronicle February 2, 2026 With ten vendors providing a wide range of tastes for wine, beer, spirits and food, the Raglan Vine 2026 Festival saw a packed house Read More
Rat trap theft puts Whaingaroa wildlife at risk May 2, 2019 A spate of rat trap thievery is hampering Karioi Project’s predator control programme in a year when the numbers of rodents are
Seven local girls and mothers share ‘magical’ rites of passage weekend May 2, 2019 Seven girls and their mothers shared a special “journey” recently exploring their feminine identity through the revival of ancient Māori rites to
Cynthia never misses a parade, or chance to honour real trooper April 24, 2019 Cynthia Tucker was set to be at Raglan’s Anzac Day service at the cenotaph today, as always. “I go to every one,”
Chess club provides a battle of the minds for young players April 24, 2019 Chess master Jules Danson is hoping to switch young minds on to the wonders of the classic strategic board game. She is
Stairmand Threepeat at the Rip Curl Pro Raglan April 18, 2019 It was a three-4peat for Raglan’s Billy Stairmand today (Sunday 14th April) after blowing away a strong field of domestic surfers at
There’s a real buzz in the air at Design Factory NZ April 18, 2019 Increasing youth engagement in local government and dealing with waste left behind after major events, are just two of the problem-solving challenges
Show Off celebrates 21 years on Bow Street April 18, 2019 What can we say?! We had the idea of making trinkets and treasures and signed a two-year lease with the attitude ‘let’s
Tenth annual Arts Weekend hits Raglan this Easter April 18, 2019 It’s a highly anticipated arts event in the North Island, and this year is even more special as Raglan celebrates its tenth
Deputy head boy sticks to own script in message over racism April 18, 2019 Aspiring young Raglan actor Ryan Dingle’s more used to quoting Shakespeare but last week the lines were all his own as he
Local artist creates nude ink paintings fuelled with energy April 11, 2019 Local artist and rising talent, Dominique Marriott, is turning the creative process on its head with her new must-see performance-based exhibition in
Rediscover the ‘wild child’ in you with Kura Taiao April 11, 2019 Where the wild things are takes on a new meaning with Raglan’s newest programme Kura Taiao (nature school). Developed by Robz Jones
‘Busker’ artist and her work turn up in all sorts of places April 11, 2019 Children tend to get into trouble when they draw on walls, but not Denise Fort. That’s because she’s a grown-up and people
Raglan Fire Brigade: SFF Marty Trueman April 11, 2019 How long have you volunteered for the Raglan Fire Brigade? Two and a half years – 15 years total. I transferred from
It’s time to have your say on Raglan’s Kerbside Foodwaste Collection April 11, 2019 Since August 2017 Raglan residents have had the opportunity to use a kerbside food waste collection. Every household, that currently receives the
War of the pumpkins at Raglan’s Crop Swap April 11, 2019 Raglan’s crop swappers pitted pumpkin against pumpkin at the inaugural Pumpkin Festival at the Raglan Bowling Club on Sunday. Vying for top