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
Tainui Games entrants set to carve up Manu Bay January 31, 2023 Manu Bay will be awash during Auckland Anniversary Weekend with 100-odd surfers from 68 marae competing in the biennial Waikato Tainui Games,
Centre of excellence for Raglan’s zero waste warriors January 31, 2023 A leader in New Zealand’s war on waste is further upping its game with a centre of excellence partly funded by the
Mokolife tells of the moko kauae revival January 31, 2023 The contributions of artist Joni Brooking to the revival of moko kauae is the subject of local author Tracey Cooper’s fist book
‘Marathon’ 10-day search for dogs finally rewarded January 31, 2023 Okete mum Chantal Widmer reckons she walked a “marathon” in her gumboots over the 10 days she spent scouring the valleys of
Malone claims under 18 title at Surfing Nationals January 31, 2023 Piha’s Dune Kennings and Whangamata’s Piha Rogers claimed their maiden titles at the 2023 National Surfing Championships completed at Piha Beach, Auckland
Careful Asset Planning Needed for Blended Families January 31, 2023 Blended families are becoming increasingly common and careful planning is required to reduce the risk of challenges to your estate on your
Raglan Volunteer Fire Brigade Open Day January 31, 2023 The Raglan Volunteer Fire Brigade is planning to hold an education/open day on Saturday 11 February 2023 at the Raglan Fire Station
Summer Vibes in Whāingaroa – Your guide to summer in Raglan! December 23, 2022 Summer is here and NIWA tells us that the temperatures for us Westies are likely to be warmer than average. More north-easterly
Fresh New Menu and Cocktails at Orca Eatery & Bar December 23, 2022 The team at Orca are delighted to announce a fresh change to our menus in time for summer. Our Head Chef Joewi
SWOP – Your Local Refillery December 23, 2022 When visiting Raglan, a shop at SWOP is essential; a shop where you can buy many of your pantry items or treats
Summer at the Harbour View! December 23, 2022 As we farewell 2022 and welcome 2023, The Harbour View Hotel celebrates her first year under new ownership.
Shop local at the Raglan iHub December 23, 2022 Are you ready for Christmas? As we enter summer and the festive season ahead, the Raglan Whāingaroa iHub is brimming with local
Come to Raglanfor the surf… stay for the dirt December 23, 2022 Raglan will always be famous for its surf, but it is also becoming more and more popular for its mountain bike network
Learn to Surf at the Green Wave Surf School December 23, 2022 Green Wave has been up and running for a while now. Give us an update. How’s it all going?
Explore the Pancake Rock formations and the surreal Limestone Coast! With Raglan Katyak & Paddleboard December 23, 2022 Only a short paddle away from the heart of the village, Raglan’s best kept secret is making headlines, and attracting people from