Karioi’s spirit captured in local film The Chronicle September 1, 2025 A flaxroots feature documentary brings Karioi to life through the connections and shared stories of those who call Karioi home — from hapū and long Read More
Take a walk down city-to-surf memory lane The Chronicle September 1, 2025 Raglan’s original City-to-Surf Walkway is being commemorated with a sign telling the story of how the community initiative came together. Read More
Tributes aplenty for ‘nicest guy’ in town The Chronicle September 1, 2025 He never actually lived here but Alan Lovegrove loved working in Raglan for 21 years – and the townsfolk, in turn, took him to Read More
Deaf Defying Cunning Stunts at the Hamilton Arts Festival February 19, 2024 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 February 19, 2024 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 February 19, 2024 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 February 19, 2024 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 January 25, 2024 Meet Raglan Business Chambers latest member and local resident Gila Cohen. We chatted to her about her Business Raglan Sewing Service and
Waikato Screen brings film action to the region January 25, 2024 The Waikato region is about to make a significant mark on the international movie industry, thanks to the efforts of Waikato Screen,
Banking on sand dune restoration December 21, 2023 Tainui hapū advocate for the environment Angeline Greensill can explain the importance of a dune so simply that even kids can understand
No slowing ninety-plus Meals on Wheels driver December 21, 2023 It’s what you might call a Gilbertian situation… a 97 year old delivering Meals on Wheels to the elderly around town.
The Lightning Thief Steals the Show December 21, 2023 Raglan Theatre Academy once again takes us on a fantastical journey. Mixing the modern age with Greek mythology, we follow the quest
Review: Case of the Missing Meaning December 21, 2023 Whāingaroa Youth Movement returned to the Wainui Bush Park on Saturday with their performance of Case of the Missing Meaning.
Freedom2fly Students Shine – November 4th and 5th, 2023 December 21, 2023 Freedom2fly, Raglan’s premier Dance and Circus Arts Studio, soared to new heights with its much-anticipated Student Showcases for 2023 held on November
Plastics ban sparks niche win-win venture with colourful woven bags December 21, 2023 News of an impending national ban on single-use plastic bags was all the impetus Te Mata woman Nicola Todd needed to launch
Making Christmas count for nature December 21, 2023 Want to see seabirds and kākā back on Karioi or give local kids a chance to join our educational programmes? In the
Te Uku Primary School playground update December 21, 2023 Te Uku Primary School has had an exciting 2023! The school has seen roll growth, continued our learning journey and built an
Strength in Numbers: How our community can save lives through teamwork and forward planning. December 21, 2023 The newest defibrillator is now installed in town thanks to friends Chris, Shannon, Sue and Donna. It looks fantastic in its Manukau