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 open men’s
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.
Closure of causeway and footbridge stirs memories
Beverley Baker remembers her dad building the first footbridge that connected the Rangitahi Peninsula with Opotoru Rd. It was so that the
Health in Your Hands
A column connecting with senior citizens in our community. The Saturday Club, a newly formed informal group, held its first gathering on
Green Ribbon Awards and new waste minimisation project
Raglan nominees for the 27th annual Green Ribbon Awards attended the awards ceremony held at Parliament last Thursday, announcing this year’s winners.
Council looks at another water company option
Waikato District Council is talking with Watercare Services Ltd and Waikato-Tainui about potentially forming a company to improve water and wastewater services
Bryant Retreat ‘for women here too’, trust stresses
The Bryant Retreat For Women last weekend threw open its doors to publicly thank the Raglan community for its ongoing support of
Raffle boosts coffers for new Old School creative space
The Raglan community has helped fundraise $8000 towards the new creative space at the Old School Arts Centre. Fundraising committee member Susanne
2017 Waipa Networks Business Awards – Best Customer Service Award FAQs
The 2017 Waipa Networks Business Awards are open for entry. A popular category is Best Customer Service. This category is a great
WDC’s decision on wastewater services backed by majority of Raglan submissions
The targeted rate for wastewater services will rise by $144 in Raglan this year as Waikato District Council prepares long term plans
Produce overflowing as crop-swapping takes root
Abountiful array of seeds and home-grown veggies, pickles and chutneys, bliss balls and “life-changing” bread overflowed the trestle tables set up in
Kids hunting competition good for possum control
Possum numbers in the Raglan region took a dive last weekend, thanks to the Kids’ Hunting and Fishing Competition. Fifty-seven possums were
RKT founder intends to take his mark
Raglan Karioi Trail founder Fracois Mazet intends to be on the lineup of the 24km mountain race in December this year. That
Curry creates community cohesiveness
They say there are health benefits to be had from eating an Indian curry, and that was certainly true in Raglan on
Council puts Waikato at risk of myrtle rust by sourcing plants from Northland
If the fungal disease which affects plants in the Myrtaceae family is not contained it could be catastrophic for our coastline, says
‘Plenty of time’ for school band to be major players
Be Major may not have made it to the national finals yet but the band’s seven young musicians, who played at Smokefreerockquest’s
Pre-anaesthetic blood testing for your pet
Pre-anaesthetic blood testing is essentially a ‘safety check’ that can be performed before your pet is put under an anaesthetic. This screening
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