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
Welcoming spring with the Karioi Project
This story is the first in a monthly series exploring and adventuring with the Karioi Project team. Drawing on inspiration from nature,
Change is blowing in the wind for Raglan
On November 9, the BlueFloat Energy & Elemental Group team will be coming to Raglan to host the first of many community
Eileen Beach Kelly pens new book, Say It With Flowers – Flowers, Fun and Friendship
At the venerable age of 91, Eileen Beach Kelly has had a beautiful book published, aptly entitled: “Say it with Flowers –
Official Cash Rate Update: The Pressure Cooker
As widely predicted, last Wednesday the Reserve Bank left the Official Cash Rate on hold again for the third consecutive time since
Wairua lives on in posthumous exhibition
Wood sculptor Geoff Irving lost his battle with cancer last year but his wairua lives on in the stunning creations he brought
Artist breathes new life into 70s kitsch
The Raglan Arts Weekend hits town over Labour Weekend, with local creatives ready to pack a punch with art in all shapes,
Raglan Arts Weekend delivers new initiatives to promote WhĀingaroa Arts Scene
Locals and visitors alike are in for a treat this Labour Weekend, with the 13th Annual Raglan Arts Weekend festivities running over
Annie’s Journey with Haraheke Weaving
When you talk to Annie Cochrane you find that the values she holds resonate through the conversation. Respect, love, community. It is
Whāingaroa Youth Collective Rangatahi page
For this edition the Whāingaroa Youthworker Collective wanted to shine the light on a young musician who is working hard on an
Raglan Karioi Trail 2023
Campbell Furlong shares his experience taking part in the Raglan Karioi Trail.
Q & A with Luca Thompson: Sticky Johnson Primary School Surfing Champ
The Local Rag caught up with the talented Luca Thompson following his win at the Sticky Johnson Primary School Champs presented by
Total Body Reset
With over 10 years of clinical experience, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing the incredible transformations that positive dietary and lifestyle adjustments
Talking About Mental Health with Ruby Gibbs
Johnny Rickard is a familiar, smiling face known to many around Whāingaroa as the man behind The Refinery, the martial arts dojo
Creating Traditional Eco Barn-Style Homes
Jacqui from the Local Rag talks to Dylan Botha, Company Director of Back to Nature Carpentry, to get an update on the
Now there’s just the barbie to match with those sauces
An enterprising Raglan couple who started out six years ago making their own brand of chimichurri sauce at the Old School kitchen
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