Elite surfers claim win for mums after sea life briefly halts WSL finals
Thousands lined the cliffs and shoreline at Manu Bay on Monday as the inaugural wrapped up in memorable fashion, with world-class waves, emotional victories,
Shaping Raglan’s workforce together
Local businesses are invited to take part in a followup workforce hui on Thursday, June 11 from 4.30–6.30pm at the Raglan Surf Lifesaving Club,
‘Miracle’ that frightened pet dogfound after three weeks on run
Tears of joy coupled with a sense of “huge relief”: that’s how a Raglan family described their reaction when their beloved pet Bentley –
Introducing: Jayd, A garden company for small spaces
In this months’ feature, the Local Rag chats to the team behind gardening company, Jayd.
Creativity at Raglan’s IHub: A Spotlight on Anastasia
Summer, so far, has been a refreshing change after the challenges of last year. The village has been bustling with activity and
Deaf Defying Cunning Stunts at the Hamilton Arts Festival
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Want to see seabirds and kākā back on Karioi or give local kids a chance to join our educational programmes? In the
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