Jeffcote and Bouzaid 2025 Singles Bowls Champions
One of the most prestigious events on the Raglan Bowling Club calender was given extra impetus this year with NZ rep and semi professional
Freedom2Fly celebrates another year of outstanding success
Freedom2Fly, Raglan’s home of syllabus dance, circus and acro excellence, is thrilled to announce the exceptional achievements of its students in the 2025 examination
The WOZ, presented by Whaingaroa Youth Movement
Once again, Whāingaroa Youth Movement delivers a wonderful prose on life’s lessons, with this year’s performance titled The Woz. Aptly set in the Bush
One chick in the hand
A lone seabird – an ōi chick – huddles deep in its burrow. Freshly cracked from its egg, it barely has time to
Raglan hosts 6th North Island backgammon tournament
Raglan Backgammon has successfully hosted the 6th North Island Tournament, with players travelling from all over the country to take part.
Budding ceramic artist finds wings with The Hatch
Like many emerging artists, Olivia Dean-Chalmers loves the creating but is less certain about the business side of the art world.
School Surfing Returns to Taranaki for National Scholastics Competition
A strong contingent of Raglan and Waikato surfers lined up alongside 100 of the country’s best secondary school athletes at the 2025 National
Last Picture ShowNew landscapes by Jane Galloway
Jane Galloway has spent the past five years exploring abstract painting from her Raglan studio, but for Raglan Arts Weekend 2025 she
Young Artist Showcases Work at Te Papa’s Ringa Toi Exhibition
For Raglan Area School student Talaia Cowley, painting has always been a passion. That dedication was recognised on a national stage this
Forest bathing with purpose: A first-time volunteer’s day on Karioi
Melanie Carroll has lived in Raglan for more than 20 years, but for some reason had never ventured up Karioi. “When friends
Church hall overflowing intribute to a creative, generous spirit
Hundreds flocked to St Peter’s church hall on Monday to celebrate the life of longtime local and Raglan Engineering founder Peter Williams,
Raglan businesses dive into tourism’s future
Local businesses took a deep dive into the future of tourism at a recent Raglan Chamber event hosted by Whāingaroa Raglan Destination
The Nautical World of Sam Mathers
Despite life’s inevitable twists and turns, local artist Sam Mathers continues to carve out his own path in the art world—anchored by
Permanent Alcohol Ban Zone Extended
Waikato District Council has adopted changes to its Alcohol Control Bylaw that will significantly expand the permanent alcohol ban area in Raglan.
Te Mata School’s Lost Property strike the right chord at Bandquest
Te Mata School band Lost Property recently took out top spot at the regional Rockshop Bandquest.
Whāingaroa rallies to keep Māori Wards
It was all toots and waves in Whāingaroa as locals showed their support for the ‘Vote Māori Wards’ campaign.
Full house for Tirohia Karioi film premiere
The premiere of Tirohia Karioi – Behold Karioi drew a full house on Saturday afternoon with 95 people attending the red-carpet launch,
Karioi’s spirit captured in local film
A flaxroots feature documentary brings Karioi to life through the connections and shared stories of those who call Karioi home — from hapū
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