Sport, surf and school pride
International Women’s Day on March 3 is a timely reminder that girls can do anything – and Te Mata School senior teacher Kathy Briant
Making It Work by Designing Training for Women with Esther Keown
What if women have been training the wrong way all along? I recently invited Esther Keown onto my Raglan Community Radio show How to
Ask the Artist: with Lin Van Craenenbroeck of Moz-art
Rooted in colour, memory and craftsmanship, Lin Van Craenenbroeck’s work transforms fabric into story. Drawing on a lifelong instinct for texture and pattern, she
Circus-dance festival wraps up
Busking Day downtown delighted crowds gathered at the lower end of Bow St last Sunday when Freedom2fly Fest 2025 wrapped up its
Freedom 2 Fly Festival’s Cabaret Night
How lucky are we?! Freedom 2 Fly Fest’s Cabaret Night at Te Uku Hall blew us away! Jessica and Jair Ramirez have
Iconic pub’s anniversary celebrated in fitting style
A flamboyant festival weekend to mark the Harbour View Hotel’s 120th anniversary saw classic cars stream into Raglan last Saturday while live music
Raglan’s links to marathon quest to be revealed in print
You could write a book about Raglan man Campbell Forlong’s distance-running exploits, if only he hadn’t got there first.
Floral fiesta blooms for Flower Show
The Raglan Horticultural Society’s Flower Show will be in full bloom on Saturday, November 1 at the Raglan Town Hall.
How to Make It Work: Creating Live Art at RAW with Artist Simon Dickey
On How to Make It Work, my Raglan Community Radio show and podcast, I talk to locals who shape creative and unique
Passionate educator farewelled in moving tribute at Raglan Area School
Longtime educator Malcolm Cox was honoured with a traditional Maori welcome last week back to the school he served for more than
Celebrating a walkway built by the community
Bought to life by community fundraising, the original City-to-Surf Walkway will have its moment in the spotlight with a brand new commemorative
Harrison Synnott on Art, Discipline and Life in Raglan
Raglan-based painter Harrison Synnott chats to the Local Rag about his art and life in Raglan.
Raglan fire chief marks 50 years of service
Raglan fire chief Frank Turner has been recognised for an incredible milestone, receiving a 50 Year Service Medal from the United Fire
Old Raglan muso rates reunion gig ahead of any Hall of Fame kudos
Erstwhile Raglan muso Sid Limbert may miss the induction into the NZ Music Hall of Fame of his old band the Warratahs
Happy Retirement Sharon from Raglan Medical
On the 31st of October, Sharon Cushman will be retiring from Raglan Medical after being with the team for the last eight
Registrations open for 2025/26 junior surf season at Raglan Surf Lifesaving Club
The new surf lifesaving season at Raglan Surf Lifesaving Club (RSLC) is almost upon us, which means the Junior Surf season is
From Dr Tree to Shea’s Excavations – earthworks services in Raglan
The Chronicle talks to new advertiser Ron Shea about Shea’s Excavations and all that is on offer.
RAW celebrates 15 years
The Raglan Arts Weekend (RAW) kicked off with a bang last week with over 100 guests at the exclusive Preview Exhibition opening,
The Latest Issue
Raglan Surf School
SUPERVALUE RAGLAN
