Girls Rock Aotearoa music programme launches in Kirikiriroa
The first ever To The Front Kirikiriroa holiday programme is coming to Hamilton in the school holidays of July 2024. Born from … Keep Reading
Whaingaroa Writers World at the Old School
It’s official – we are hosting a new programmeme for the year ahead which will include workshops, seminars, writing events, books by … Keep Reading
Chamber Spotlight: Two new GP’s join the Raglan Medical Team
Kia ora! I am thrilled to be working in Raglan as a locum physician for 6 months. What an amazing place! … Keep Reading
Breathing new life into the Sunday Sessions
It’s lucky 13 for Finn Jackson and Jana Wernicke as they take on the mantle of promoting a Raglan institution that hit … Keep Reading
Talking About Mental Health with Ruby Gibbs – creator of the Mental Health Toolbox
Welcome back to the Mental Health column for 2024. This month I spoke with Resa. Resa has lived in Raglan for seven … Keep Reading
Tōkū Kainga Kids with Ruby Gibbs
Tōkū Kainga Kids was started by Bryony Wilson and Ruby Gibbs. We aim to provide a safe, supportive, and encouraging space for … Keep Reading
Careerforce apprentice unlocks potential for neurodiverse youth
Morgen Forbes is a shining light for young people with a range of neurodiverse conditions. … Keep Reading
Catching up with the Raglan Surfing Academy
As we begin a new academic year, we connect with Larry Fisher, who teaches Surfing at Raglan Area School, to learn about … Keep Reading
Introducing: Jayd, A garden company for small spaces
In this months’ feature, the Local Rag chats to the team behind gardening company, Jayd. … Keep Reading
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 … Keep Reading
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 … Keep Reading
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 … Keep Reading
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 … Keep Reading
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 … Keep Reading
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 … Keep Reading