Colourful octogenarianstell it like town really was
When one-time glazier and handyman about town Laurie Coxhead was asked once by Waikato District Council to remove graffiti from paving stones on Raglan’s
RAW 2024 launches next weekwith Preview Exhibition opening
The much-loved annual Raglan Arts Weekend (RAW) kicks off next week with the exclusive opening of its Preview Exhibition to the public on Friday
Grit and dreams, flash fictionand the world of publishing
The Whāingaroa Raglan Writers World (WRWW) programme is back again in October with workshops on offer for keen new writers through to experienced writers
Scientist unveils the volcanic history of Karioi
Karioi, cloaked in native forest and rising dramatically along our rugged west coast, is more than just an iconic feature of the
Beloved stallholder hangs up her needles
Raglan Creative Market long-term stallholder, who set up shop in the Easter of 2014, Colleen Moore celebrates her last market in September.
Spotlight on Hato Hone St John Raglan: lifesaving services for our community
Hato Hone St John Raglan is more than an ambulance service; it’s a cornerstone of our community’s health and safety, working tirelessly
Pay off your mortgage quicker as interest rates go down
In our last column we discussed the downward pressure on interest rates. Last Wednesday the Reserve Bank of NZ (RBNZ) cut the
Celebrating ‘Sewtember’ at Raglan Museum
This Sewtember, Raglan Museum / Te Whare Taonga o Whaingaroa invites you to step back in time with our special Pop-Up Display!
No question why Raglan pub’s going off on once-quiet nights
Week nights downtown at the Harbour View Hotel have rarely been so popular – and there’s no question what’s pulling in the
Buddy seats installed at local schools
The Chronicle chats to Tim Turner who has delivered schools crafted timber buddy seats to encourage connection.
Sweet success with Surf’s Up Donuts
This week, we have a special treat as we chat with a group of enterprising young people who turned their school holiday
At the ready with our local rescue team: Raglan Volunteer Coastguard
Raglan Volunteer Coastguard President Wally Hawken had invited me down to meet the Coastguard team on a Wednesday to catch-up with Dave
Local artist brings back ikats & inspiration from Indonesian isles
Raglan textile artist Jean Carbon returned recently from Indonesia feeling freshly inspired – accompanied by “treasures” from the remote islands of Sumba
Whaingaroa delivers next wave of emerging talent for RAW
Whaingaroa has risen to the challenge again and delivered the next wave of emerging art talent, a group of 14 new artists
Empowering people with solar
When the power was off for several days recently, retired electrical engineer Mark Burmister was able to share some of the excess
Rugby league on the rise in Raglan
Whaingaroa Whai Rugby League Club might only be two seasons in but they are making huge strides both on and off the
Discovering the Chill: Cold Water Swimming in Raglan
As I sit here writing, fresh from a brisk swim with the Thalassophiles at Manu Bay, I can still feel the exhilaration
Yoga At The Space
Winter is all about balance. The shorter days and cooler temperatures invite us to slow down and savour moments of rest and
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