A little bit of help makes a huge difference!
Local Rangitahi volunteers are making a real dent in pest numbers across the peninsula. Predator traps might be small and easy to miss along
The coolest little bike shop in the hood
Cyclery Raglan is your one stop shop for all bike repairs, bike sales and rentals, printing services and key cutting. A “can do it
Ask The Artist: Claudia Grutke
Working primarily in abstraction, this Raglan-based artist explores emotion, atmosphere and memory through a process-led practice rooted in play and intuition. Claudia Grutke’s work
Octogenarian strikes a pose for Art to Wear
Bob Noble reckons you’re never too old to strut your stuff on the catwalk.
Whaaingaroa Youth Connector
In late 2022, a group of like-minded community members came together to launch the Whāingaroa Youthwork Collective – Ngā Whakaruruhau Māhuri.
Brand creative and digital marketing with Aunty Frank
Introduction Hi, I’m Shari Amos, a brand creative and digital marketer, and the proud owner of Aunty Frank.
Raglan Theatre Academy with Ruth Hare
Raglan Theatre Academy made a vibrant return with a three-day school holiday programme, marking its first of its kind after an eight-year
Raglan Teen Surf Star Making Waves on National Stage
At just 14 years old, Raglan’s Alani Morse is carving out a name for herself in New Zealand surfing. Fresh off a
SEPARATION & DIVORCE CHECK OUT THESE FAQS: WITH GINA JANSEN LAWYERS
Navigating the end of a marriage or civil union, and the legal aspects involved, can be overwhelming at a time when emotions
Iconic Raglan church pulls outall the stops for its centenary
Don’t expect the town to be as “gay with bunting” as when St Peter’s Anglican Church first opened its doors, but the
Pumpkin power put to the test
Raglan’s finest pumpkins will be vying for top honours in the annual Pumpkin Festival at the Raglan Bowling Club on Sunday, May
Regional Adviser of the Year Award
Local Brendan Britts has won Regional Adviser of the Year at the NZ Mortgage Awards in Auckland. He was judged by an
Tai Chi for health: bringing mind, body and spirit into balance in Raglan
Tai Chi for Health classes are now available right here in Raglan – offering locals a gentle, powerful way to improve their
Safety and style come together on the waves with SurfShell
It’s not an easy job combining style and safety but local surfer Laura Lucas’ newest project is riding a wave to success.
Local Skateboarder Shines at Nationals, Eyes Future Competitions
Raglan’s rising skateboarding star, 13-year-old Devon Adams, made a strong impression at the recent National Skateboarding Championships, finishing 6th overall in the
Get in the saddle for the Karioi Classic
Raglan’s finest gravel cycling event is returning on Sunday 27 July and the race is on to encourage more female riders.
Places to be with the Little Ones: Easter holiday inspo
Instead of hacking over to the East Coast, consider a few trips to your local city, because Kirikiriroa is an incredible resource
Catching up with Sophie Von Huben from Sofit Fitness
This month the Local Rag chats to Sophie von Huben, the owner of local wellbeing business, SOFIT Fitness.
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