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.
Wairua lives on in posthumous exhibition
Wood sculptor Geoff Irving lost his battle with cancer last year but his wairua lives on in the stunning creations he brought
Artist breathes new life into 70s kitsch
The Raglan Arts Weekend hits town over Labour Weekend, with local creatives ready to pack a punch with art in all shapes,
Raglan Arts Weekend delivers new initiatives to promote WhĀingaroa Arts Scene
Locals and visitors alike are in for a treat this Labour Weekend, with the 13th Annual Raglan Arts Weekend festivities running over
Annie’s Journey with Haraheke Weaving
When you talk to Annie Cochrane you find that the values she holds resonate through the conversation. Respect, love, community. It is
Whāingaroa Youth Collective Rangatahi page
For this edition the Whāingaroa Youthworker Collective wanted to shine the light on a young musician who is working hard on an
Raglan Karioi Trail 2023
Campbell Furlong shares his experience taking part in the Raglan Karioi Trail.
Q & A with Luca Thompson: Sticky Johnson Primary School Surfing Champ
The Local Rag caught up with the talented Luca Thompson following his win at the Sticky Johnson Primary School Champs presented by
Total Body Reset
With over 10 years of clinical experience, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing the incredible transformations that positive dietary and lifestyle adjustments
Talking About Mental Health with Ruby Gibbs
Johnny Rickard is a familiar, smiling face known to many around Whāingaroa as the man behind The Refinery, the martial arts dojo
Creating Traditional Eco Barn-Style Homes
Jacqui from the Local Rag talks to Dylan Botha, Company Director of Back to Nature Carpentry, to get an update on the
Now there’s just the barbie to match with those sauces
An enterprising Raglan couple who started out six years ago making their own brand of chimichurri sauce at the Old School kitchen
Arahi- Te Tokotoru Te Hekenga: Single Release Tour At The Yard
Arahi, one of Aotearoa’s most exciting emerging songwriters and live performers, is poised to embark on a nationwide tour with his high-energy
Raglan Film Festival 2023/2024 nominations now open
Get ready now to enter the Raglan Film Festival for 2023/2024.
The Rising Tide of Reverse Mortgages in New Zealand Amidst the Cost of Living Crisis
Reverse mortgages have a long history of serving as a financial lifeline for homeowners, particularly retirees. Their popularity has ebbed and flowed
Freelance superyacht stint turns into a real polar blast
It seems just about every second local has escaped this winter to some balmy Pacific isle, but one Raglan woman’s done the
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