Surf film features big kahunas of the waves
It’s been 20 years in the making but the historical surf film AI. Tearoa is sure to hit all the right waves.
Neighbours Whaingaroa
Throughout March, communities across Aotearoa will be connecting, sharing and celebrating their neighbourhoods as part of Neighbours Aotearoa (formerly Neighbours Day Aotearoa). The 2025
Artist Zasha Skye to Lead RAW’s The Hatch Exhibition
The Raglan Arts Weekend (RAW) may seem like months away for some, but a lot of significant mahi is being done behind the scenes
ANZAC essay competition – and the winners are…
The Whaingaroa Raglan Writers World (WRWW) program would like to thank all the teachers and students from Raglan Area, Te Uku and
Old School Arts Centre building project nears completion after 11 years
When Raglan Old School Arts Centre committee sat down with community members in 2013 to discuss the possibility of building a new
RAW on the hunt for emerging artists for The Hatch
Registrations for artists for the annual Raglan Arts Weekend (RAW) have now closed with the same amount of artists signed up as
Whāingaroa Raglan Water Tower Mural project and survey results
A call for artists interested in creating a new mural on Raglan’s landmark water reservoir has seen an excellent response from around the
5.99% – as good as it looks?
An already slow autumn housing market is heading into winter and NZ owned challenger bank SBS (Southland Building Society) has come out
So Floral: Making It Work
Meet Sophia, the owner of So Floral. Creator of earthy, unique and creative floral pieces.
Celebrating the past with pizazz at Zinnia
Raglan’s very own treasure trove Zinnia is a tribute to owner Marie Nicholls’ love for vintage and retro.
Talking to Raglan Botanical & Anya Silver Jewellery
The Local Rag hears from Fabi Henderson owner of Raglan Botanical and Anya Silver Jewellery about her path in business and her
Talking About Mental Health
This month I sat down with Wanda Barker, an artist and retired social worker and therapist. Wanda creates in Little Hill Studios,
Whāingaroa YouthWORK Collective Ngā Whakaruruhau Māhuri
For this edition of the Whāingaroa Youthwork Collective – Ngā Whakaruruhau Māhuri Rangatahi Page, Matua Joe chats to Luna De La Cruz.
Annual Hurley Boardriders Teams Championships in Whangamata
The annual Hurley Boardriders Teams Championships was held on April 13th to 14th in Whangamata in great waves.
Top talent coming together for writing workshops
A spiring and experienced writers have the chance to spend a few days learning and working with some of the best in
Sculptor’s work taking off
Zane MacDonald’s side hustle is attracting plenty of attention and helping him achieve his ultimate goal of taking to the skies.
Rising star from Raglan set to shine at Miss Vintage Australasia
Jo Tweedie, a rising star in the vibrant 1950s pin up scene, is poised to take the stage representing New Zealand next
Coffee roasting a growing niche industry about town
Raglan Roast may be a name on people’s lips around much of the country these days but no fewer than three backyard
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