Karioi’s spirit captured in local film The Chronicle September 1, 2025 A flaxroots feature documentary brings Karioi to life through the connections and shared stories of those who call Karioi home — from hapū and long Read More
Take a walk down city-to-surf memory lane The Chronicle September 1, 2025 Raglan’s original City-to-Surf Walkway is being commemorated with a sign telling the story of how the community initiative came together. Read More
Tributes aplenty for ‘nicest guy’ in town The Chronicle September 1, 2025 He never actually lived here but Alan Lovegrove loved working in Raglan for 21 years – and the townsfolk, in turn, took him to Read More
Raglan Surf emporium Celebrates 10 years February 9, 2023 Jordan Bastian, an aspiring writer, with a passion for lifestyle writing, is a newbie to Raglan for the summer and potentially longer.
She Loves Golf February 9, 2023 Ladies golf is currently riding the crest of a wave! Participation numbers are up as female golf surges across the country and
Fresh new things at ISO February 9, 2023 We caught up with the team at Iso to hear about how they have changed it up this summer and why you
Small Gestures: Trevor Smith – Room #2 February 9, 2023 Elisabeth Denis wants to tell the stories of the residents at Raglan Rest Home. She worked there a few years back and
Update from the Raglan Growers Market February 9, 2023 The first bit of glorious news we have to share is the market is always on! We have had enquiries recently about
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