Lifeguards win top national honour for dramatic rescue on the bar
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
Raj Irving – Connecting people and place
The theme for Matariki ki Whaingaroa 2025 is stories of people and place. Born and bred in Whaingaroa, local carver Raj Irving has always
Mass paddle out protests seabed mining
Around 80 surfers plunged into icy waters off Manu Bay recently as more than 200 supporters gathered on the shore to protest against the
Volunteers needed for Karioi Project’s Detox Day
The Karioi Project is calling for volunteers to lend a hand on Friday, 28 February, as part of its End-of-Summer Detox Day.
Line Dancing: Sunset Harbour Cruise
What started as a casual suggestion for a Line Dancing Sunset Harbour Cruise on the Wahine Moe was quickly becoming a reality,
Orca incidents prompt DOC plea
Orca pod sightings in two Waikato harbours have prompted DOC staff to remind boaties, kayakers and jet-skiers to enjoy the animals from
Whaingaroa Youth Shine at Waka Ama Nationals
More than 30 Whaingaroa paddlers competed under the Te Toki Voyaging Trust at the Waka Ama National Sprint Championships at Lake Karāpiro
John Vati and Maureen Wahanga win Bowling Club singles titles
A lot has happened at the Raglan Bowling Club since we last went to press.
Join the great Whaingaroa privet bust-up
A major community effort is underway to tackle invasive privet in Whaingaroa, with volunteers invited to join the Great Whaingaroa Privet Bust-Up on
Zasha Skye makes a big impression on local art scene
Artist Zasha Skye is proof that creative talent and hard work are a winning combination.
Art to Wear turns fashion dreams into catwalk masterpieces
Calling Raglan’s creative superstars – it’s time to let your imagination run wild on for Raglan Art to Wear. If you’ve ever
Raglan Surfers Shine at Billabong Grom Series Opener
Raglan surfers made their mark at the first stop of the 2025 Billabong Grom Series presented by Oceanbridge, held at Mount Maunganui
Adventures at Nikau Caves
The Nikau Caves and Café, along with the surrounding farm, has been owned by Philip and Anne Woodward since 1976.
Nature Talk with Robz
Robz Jones is the founder of Kura Taiao (soon to become ‘Mentored by Nature’) where he supports youth to deepen their connection
Rubbish Revolution: A Maternity Leave Mission
In Whaingaroa, a local mother has spent six months battling plastic pollution, collecting 30kg of rubbish each week with her baby strapped
Mark de Clive-Lowe Returns to Raglan for a Night of Music & Art
Musical maverick Mark de Clive-Lowe seems an impossibility at first sight – juggling piano, synths, live sampling and beat making all on-the-fly,
Earth Beat: A Festival Woven Between Two Coasts
As summer reaches its grand finale this March, Earth Beat Festival transforms Ātiu Creek Regional Park into a celebration that reminds us
Places to be with the Little Ones
A new series by Katie Lowes, exploring fun activities to do with kids in Whaingaroa. Is anyone else completely broke?
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