Elite surfers claim win for mums after sea life briefly halts WSL finals
Thousands lined the cliffs and shoreline at Manu Bay on Monday as the inaugural wrapped up in memorable fashion, with world-class waves, emotional victories,
Shaping Raglan’s workforce together
Local businesses are invited to take part in a followup workforce hui on Thursday, June 11 from 4.30–6.30pm at the Raglan Surf Lifesaving Club,
‘Miracle’ that frightened pet dogfound after three weeks on run
Tears of joy coupled with a sense of “huge relief”: that’s how a Raglan family described their reaction when their beloved pet Bentley –
Appeals period opens for Council’s representation review – Reshape Waikato
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
Jacqui Smith sat down with artist Hayley Hamilton for a chat about art & an upcoming exhibition:
Jet Collective celebrates 20 years
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
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
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
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
We spoke to Juul from Whaingaroa based skincare company, Marama Skincare, to get a sneak peek behind their business:
Workshop Brewing Co.
Local craft brewers, Workshop brewing company, sees their two year anniversary this Labour Weekend. Bruno from the team gave us an update
Herbal dispensary: A Spring Cleanse
Many people do a ‘spring clean’ of their home yearly, yet forget to consider their body, our permanent home for our entire
Matrescence: how Raglan handles motherhood
Matrescence is a term that describes motherhood as a developmental phase akin to adolescence. The term was introduced in the mid 70’s
RAFFA Red Carpet ceremony goes virtual
The Raglan Arts Film Festival Awards (RAFFA) Red Carpet Awards night will go virtual this year with an awards ceremony filmed and
New mentors join Whāingaroa Talent Factory 2021
Whāingaroa Talent Factory, the joint project between Raglan Community Radio, Raglan Community House and CSR Studios, has announced their showcase event will
Local Eateries Getting Ready for Summer
Some of our favourite eateries have used this round of COVID as a time to reflect and revitalise for summer. We went
Preview Exhibition for RAW opens next week
The Raglan Arts Weekend (RAW) kicks off next week with the opening of the Preview Exhibition on 1st October 2021 at the Old
Karioi needs you!
At this time of year, in Whāingaroa, seabirds like the Ōi / Grey Faced Petrel are hatching out of their eggs. From
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