Raglan Surfers Dominate Billabong Grom Series Finale
The 2025 Billabong Grom Series presented by Oceanbridge wrapped up on 22nd February, with New Zealand’s top young surfers battling challenging West Coast conditions
Jimmy Reflects on His Grom Comp Win and the Surfing Journey Ahead
We caught up with rising surfing star Jimmy Wernham to chat about his recent success at the Grom Series and what’s next on his
Raglan Refill delivers for the environment
After months of hard work, Raglan Refill is set to open its pantry doors to package-free shopping on Monday, March 17.
LOOK by Whaingaroa Youth Movement
This year’s project, LOOK, is Whaingaroa Youth Movement’s 14th annual dance production. LOOK is our virtual world; re-mixed and taken back to
Dangerous swells cause problems off Raglan coast
Last weekend a dangerous swell rose alarmingly quickly off the Raglan coastline, causing trouble for local boaties. MetOcean Solutions, which provides the
Family’s mountain of effort in Raglan Karioi Trail race
The Swann family has become somewhat of an institution when it comes to the Raglan Karioi Trail race. Longtime locals John and
Pets on holiday
No vaccination, NO vacancy! If you are putting your cat or dog into a boarding kennel or cattery, it is mandatory that
WEL Networks to install electric vehicle fast charger in Raglan before New Year
Installation of an electric vehicle fast charger in Raglan will put the tourist destination on the map for New Zealand’s electric vehicle
Numbers of shorebirds declining in Raglan Harbour
Shorebird populations in Raglan are declining, according to data gathered by Birds NZ (formerly the Ornithological Society of New Zealand). A census
Hark, the Clay Shed’s fundraising Christmas exhibition
Christmas is just around the corner and what better way to get cracking on decorating your house and buying presents then a
Support flows in from near and far for ill childcare teacher, designer
Support has been pouring in from all over the world for popular and inventive Raglan childcare teacher Simon Willisson, who is being
Dear Editor – Thanks to The WDC
When we were advised to boil and conserve water on Monday morning, 14 November, due to problems caused by the earthquake, we
Dear Editor – Lorenzen Bay Improved
On November 21 there was a formal opening of the new Lorenzen Bay waterside improvements. This work has been done by a
Raglan Kite Jam 2016
On Saturday November 19, Raglan hosted the annual Raglan Kite Jam competition at Wainamu beach.
Spotlight on NZ Native Herbs
Herbs grown wild in our own backyard can have some great therapeutic actions.
Pottering with permaculture
Clare Wimmer has plenty on her plate. Literally, too – and it’s highly likely that she made the plate, and grew the
Jewellery exhibition: Blood, Bone, Heart and Tears
Life has its way of shaping us, growing us and gracing us. Few know the depth of despair that has blessed us
Lions honours 10 Raglan residents for voluntary service in centenary celebration
Raglan Lions celebrated the international club’s 100 years of service on Monday night by honouring 10 prominent citizens who have done good
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