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
Supreme Court win in fight against seabed mining October 15, 2021 On Thursday 30 September, the Supreme Court ruled that the Environmental Protection Authority were wrong in granting consent to Trans Tasman Resources
Papakāinga project breathes life into whenua October 15, 2021 W henua Māori on Wainui Road, sitting idle for decades, will be home for 22 whānau, both local and those living as
Council to fence off airfield landing strip October 15, 2021 Waikato District Council’s plans to fence the landing strip at the Raglan Aerodrome due to safety concerns have some in the community
Get vaccinated to protect your whānau! October 15, 2021 This information has been put together by local health professional Dr. Robin Youngson, supported by Dr Mike Loten from Raglan Medical. Dr
Locals share why they chose to get vaccinated October 15, 2021 Members of our community shared their reasons for getting vaccinated.
Community responds to Delta outbreak in Whāingaroa October 15, 2021 On Sunday 3 October, Whāingaroa residents were alerted that there was a positive covid case in our town. Many shops in the
Covid case puts Raglan businesses on the alert October 15, 2021 With Raglan in the spotlight for COVID-19 cases, local businesses are grappling with the fallout as they shut the doors to school
Delta Outbreak in Whāingaroa October 6, 2021 On Sunday, October 1, Whāingaroa was rocked by the news of a Covid-19 positive case in our community and from 11.59pm Sunday,
Appeals period opens for Council’s representation review – Reshape Waikato October 6, 2021 Waikato District Council has announced a revised final proposal on representation arrangements for the next local body elections with a month-long period
A conversation with Hayley Hamilton October 6, 2021 Jacqui Smith sat down with artist Hayley Hamilton for a chat about art & an upcoming exhibition:
Jet Collective celebrates 20 years October 6, 2021 The artist collective on Bow St has hit two decades on the main street. Can you describe the concept that the Jet
Music mentor Interview: Conor McCabe October 6, 2021 Maki from the Local Rag caught up with Conor to chat about music and to reminisce about the Whale Bay Bus. Whāingaroa-born
Whaingaroa Soundsystem Introduces DJ skills to local rangatahi October 6, 2021 The Local Rag went along to one of the Youth Intro to DJ’ing sessions hosted by Glenn (aka DJ King Macka) and
RAFFA takes Red Carpet on the road October 6, 2021 Lockdown changes and COVID uncertainties saw the Raglan Arts Film Festival Awards (RAFFA) team take the Red Carpet to the winners. Pre-Covid,
Marama Skincare October 5, 2021 We spoke to Juul from Whaingaroa based skincare company, Marama Skincare, to get a sneak peek behind their business: