Lifeguards win top national honour for dramatic rescue on the bar
The Raglan Surf Lifesaving team has been awarded one of the nation’s highest search and rescue honours for their swift and life-saving response during
Raj Irving – Connecting people and place
The theme for Matariki ki Whaingaroa 2025 is stories of people and place. Born and bred in Whaingaroa, local carver Raj Irving has always
Mass paddle out protests seabed mining
Around 80 surfers plunged into icy waters off Manu Bay recently as more than 200 supporters gathered on the shore to protest against the
Girls Rock Aotearoa music programme launches in Kirikiriroa
The first ever To The Front Kirikiriroa holiday programme is coming to Hamilton in the school holidays of July 2024. Born from
Whaingaroa Writers World at the Old School
It’s official – we are hosting a new programmeme for the year ahead which will include workshops, seminars, writing events, books by
Chamber Spotlight: Two new GP’s join the Raglan Medical Team
Kia ora! I am thrilled to be working in Raglan as a locum physician for 6 months. What an amazing place!
Breathing new life into the Sunday Sessions
It’s lucky 13 for Finn Jackson and Jana Wernicke as they take on the mantle of promoting a Raglan institution that hit
Talking About Mental Health with Ruby Gibbs – creator of the Mental Health Toolbox
Welcome back to the Mental Health column for 2024. This month I spoke with Resa. Resa has lived in Raglan for seven
Tōkū Kainga Kids with Ruby Gibbs
Tōkū Kainga Kids was started by Bryony Wilson and Ruby Gibbs. We aim to provide a safe, supportive, and encouraging space for
Careerforce apprentice unlocks potential for neurodiverse youth
Morgen Forbes is a shining light for young people with a range of neurodiverse conditions.
Catching up with the Raglan Surfing Academy
As we begin a new academic year, we connect with Larry Fisher, who teaches Surfing at Raglan Area School, to learn about
Introducing: Jayd, A garden company for small spaces
In this months’ feature, the Local Rag chats to the team behind gardening company, Jayd.
Creativity at Raglan’s IHub: A Spotlight on Anastasia
Summer, so far, has been a refreshing change after the challenges of last year. The village has been bustling with activity and
Deaf Defying Cunning Stunts at the Hamilton Arts Festival
Penni Bousfield aka Penni Feather was a full time singer in Auckland and Queenstown throughout her 20s and 30s. Penni is hearing
Whaingaroa Harbour Care closure a wake-up call
It’s a bitter sweet time for Fred Lichtwark as the organisation he’s fronted for nigh on 30 years closed its doors in
Raglan mushroom farm launches brain-boosting supplements
Raglan mushroom farm, Mushrooms by the Sea, well-known for its gourmet mushrooms, has embarked on an ambitious new venture in the world
A new generation of ōi chicks takes flight
As the new year kicks off, the Karioi Project team are relieved to have made it through another busy ōi season, getting
Introducing Raglan Sewing Service
Meet Raglan Business Chambers latest member and local resident Gila Cohen. We chatted to her about her Business Raglan Sewing Service and
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