What does it mean to be resilient? The Chronicle July 25, 2025 In the past five years Whāingaroa has faced its share of challenges. From the disruptions of a global pandemic to local road closures and Read More
Local volunteer raises awareness about Ukraine The Chronicle July 15, 2025 Fiona McNabb is adamant that this story isn’t about her. Read More
Tradies school up on building warmer, drier homes in Whaingaroa The Chronicle July 15, 2025 “It’s crazy you can be a builder for twenty years, and still not know this stuff,” said one local builder as he left a Read More
Raglan Football Club update and interview with Miller Kirk July 17, 2023 Welcome back to the second half of the soccer season everyone!
Matariki – te Mātahi o te Tau July 17, 2023 Matariki festivities at the Raglan Old School Arts Centre will combine art, kapa haka, kai, mau rākau and waiata to reflect on
Emerging artist makes an impact July 17, 2023 Pounamu Wharekawa (Ngai te Rangi, they/themme/ia) is a relative newcomer on the art scene but they are already making a big impact.
Matariki Exhibition at La Petite Galerie July 17, 2023 Jacqui caught up with local artists Kyoko Shirai and Zasha Skye to hear about their joint exhibition, Hajimari, with which is set
Watch out! Art Attack Imminent as Artists Emerge!! July 17, 2023 This year’s Raglan Arts Weekend (RAW) is formalising the epic pop up you may have caught last year with Jessie Kanji, Lucy
Abstract Fish Lungs selected for Rockquest National Finals July 17, 2023 Raglan band Abstract Fish Lungs had a successful night at the Smokefree Rockquest Regional Finals in Hamilton in late June. The judges
Q&A with Brie Bennett July 17, 2023 Recently crowned Queen of the Point at Manu Bay, the Local Rag caught up with surfer Brie Bennett to hear about her
Raglan Area School Senior Ball 2023 July 17, 2023 On Friday, June 23, the Raglan Area School senior students had their “All That Glitters” School Ball and for the second year
Growing Kai in Whāingaroa, a Blast from the Past July 17, 2023 Interview with Waati Ormsby with Katie Lowes. Katie Lowes talks to Waati Ormsby, a former Raglan resident who, back in the 90s,
Talking About Mental Health with Ruby Gibbs – creator of the Mental Health Toolbox July 17, 2023 Bevan Lockwood has lived in Raglan for 27 years. We sat down on a rainy afternoon to talk about his journey and
Whāingaroa Weedbusters July 17, 2023 On a Saturday morning if you take a walk along Kaitoke Walkway you might hear chatter, laughter, sometimes a little huffing and
A Local Love Story July 17, 2023 Dance and Circus superstars from Freedom 2 Fly, Jess and Jair, talk to Katie Lowes about falling in love. I love the
Playing with fire really catches on at Te Uku July 17, 2023 Te Uku School students got to play with fire – but safely – last month when a visiting duo from performing arts
‘Return-to-Office’ Mandates & Flexible Working Arrangements July 17, 2023 In turbulent economic times, having a degree of control over costs, productivity and employees is important. With varying needs and priorities each
Well-used hall now has defibrillator at the ready June 23, 2023 Users of a popular exercise venue in downtown Raglan can now breathe a little easier in the knowledge that help’s right at