What does it mean to be resilient? The Chronicle July 25, 2025 In the past five years Whāingaroa has faced its share of challenges. From the disruptions of a global pandemic to local road closures and Read More
Local volunteer raises awareness about Ukraine The Chronicle July 15, 2025 Fiona McNabb is adamant that this story isn’t about her. Read More
Tradies school up on building warmer, drier homes in Whaingaroa The Chronicle July 15, 2025 “It’s crazy you can be a builder for twenty years, and still not know this stuff,” said one local builder as he left a Read More
Reports of wayward campers puts freedom camping back on agenda May 24, 2024 This content was made possible thanks to raglanradio.com – tune in at 98.1FM. Following the recent Raglan Community Board meeting held last
Youth Week 2024 in Whaingaroa May 24, 2024 As Youth Week 2024 approaches, the Whaingaraoa Youthwork Collective (WYC) is gearing up to host two events aimed at celebrating and empowering
Billy Stairmand selected for Paris 2024 May 10, 2024 New Zealand’s surfing duo for the Paris Olympics has been announced as Billy Stairmand and Saffi Vette.
Walkway celebration marks completion of Raglan Wharf projects May 10, 2024 The much anticipated Whaaingaroa / Raglan Wharf Western Walkway is now open to the public.
ANZAC essay competition – and the winners are… May 10, 2024 The Whaingaroa Raglan Writers World (WRWW) program would like to thank all the teachers and students from Raglan Area, Te Uku and
Old School Arts Centre building project nears completion after 11 years May 10, 2024 When Raglan Old School Arts Centre committee sat down with community members in 2013 to discuss the possibility of building a new
RAW on the hunt for emerging artists for The Hatch May 10, 2024 Registrations for artists for the annual Raglan Arts Weekend (RAW) have now closed with the same amount of artists signed up as
Whāingaroa Raglan Water Tower Mural project and survey results May 10, 2024 A call for artists interested in creating a new mural on Raglan’s landmark water reservoir has seen an excellent response from around the
5.99% – as good as it looks? May 10, 2024 An already slow autumn housing market is heading into winter and NZ owned challenger bank SBS (Southland Building Society) has come out
So Floral: Making It Work May 10, 2024 Meet Sophia, the owner of So Floral. Creator of earthy, unique and creative floral pieces.
Celebrating the past with pizazz at Zinnia May 10, 2024 Raglan’s very own treasure trove Zinnia is a tribute to owner Marie Nicholls’ love for vintage and retro.
Talking to Raglan Botanical & Anya Silver Jewellery May 10, 2024 The Local Rag hears from Fabi Henderson owner of Raglan Botanical and Anya Silver Jewellery about her path in business and her
Talking About Mental Health May 10, 2024 This month I sat down with Wanda Barker, an artist and retired social worker and therapist. Wanda creates in Little Hill Studios,
Whāingaroa YouthWORK Collective Ngā Whakaruruhau Māhuri May 10, 2024 For this edition of the Whāingaroa Youthwork Collective – Ngā Whakaruruhau Māhuri Rangatahi Page, Matua Joe chats to Luna De La Cruz.
Annual Hurley Boardriders Teams Championships in Whangamata May 10, 2024 The annual Hurley Boardriders Teams Championships was held on April 13th to 14th in Whangamata in great waves.