Lifeguards win top national honour for dramatic rescue on the bar The Chronicle June 19, 2025 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 Read More
Raj Irving – Connecting people and place The Chronicle June 19, 2025 The theme for Matariki ki Whaingaroa 2025 is stories of people and place. Born and bred in Whaingaroa, local carver Raj Irving has always Read More
Mass paddle out protests seabed mining The Chronicle June 19, 2025 Around 80 surfers plunged into icy waters off Manu Bay recently as more than 200 supporters gathered on the shore to protest against the Read More
Multi-use reserve tipped to be ‘a great asset’ for whole town November 7, 2023 Earthworks have begun on reserve land at Rangitahi where a public playground, astro-turf tennis court and basketball half-court are scheduled to be
Workshop to facilitate difficult end of life topics November 7, 2023 Talking about death is never easy but a Timebank Raglan workshop might just help whānau navigate those difficult conversations.
Welcoming spring with the Karioi Project November 7, 2023 This story is the first in a monthly series exploring and adventuring with the Karioi Project team. Drawing on inspiration from nature,
Change is blowing in the wind for Raglan November 7, 2023 On November 9, the BlueFloat Energy & Elemental Group team will be coming to Raglan to host the first of many community
Eileen Beach Kelly pens new book, Say It With Flowers – Flowers, Fun and Friendship November 7, 2023 At the venerable age of 91, Eileen Beach Kelly has had a beautiful book published, aptly entitled: “Say it with Flowers –
Official Cash Rate Update: The Pressure Cooker November 7, 2023 As widely predicted, last Wednesday the Reserve Bank left the Official Cash Rate on hold again for the third consecutive time since
Wairua lives on in posthumous exhibition November 7, 2023 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 October 4, 2023 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 October 4, 2023 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 October 4, 2023 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 October 4, 2023 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 October 4, 2023 Campbell Furlong shares his experience taking part in the Raglan Karioi Trail.
Q & A with Luca Thompson: Sticky Johnson Primary School Surfing Champ October 4, 2023 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 October 4, 2023 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 October 4, 2023 Johnny Rickard is a familiar, smiling face known to many around Whāingaroa as the man behind The Refinery, the martial arts dojo