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
Watch out! Art Attack Imminent as Artists Emerge!!
This year’s Raglan Arts Weekend (RAW) is formalising the epic pop up you may have caught last year with Jessie Kanji, Lucy
Abstract Fish Lungs selected for Rockquest National Finals
Raglan band Abstract Fish Lungs had a successful night at the Smokefree Rockquest Regional Finals in Hamilton in late June. The judges
Q&A with Brie Bennett
Recently crowned Queen of the Point at Manu Bay, the Local Rag caught up with surfer Brie Bennett to hear about her
Raglan Area School Senior Ball 2023
On Friday, June 23, the Raglan Area School senior students had their “All That Glitters” School Ball and for the second year
Growing Kai in Whāingaroa, a Blast from the Past
Interview with Waati Ormsby with Katie Lowes. Katie Lowes talks to Waati Ormsby, a former Raglan resident who, back in the 90s,
Talking About Mental Health with Ruby Gibbs – creator of the Mental Health Toolbox
Bevan Lockwood has lived in Raglan for 27 years. We sat down on a rainy afternoon to talk about his journey and
Whāingaroa Weedbusters
On a Saturday morning if you take a walk along Kaitoke Walkway you might hear chatter, laughter, sometimes a little huffing and
A Local Love Story
Dance and Circus superstars from Freedom 2 Fly, Jess and Jair, talk to Katie Lowes about falling in love. I love the
Playing with fire really catches on at Te Uku
Te Uku School students got to play with fire – but safely – last month when a visiting duo from performing arts
‘Return-to-Office’ Mandates & Flexible Working Arrangements
In turbulent economic times, having a degree of control over costs, productivity and employees is important. With varying needs and priorities each
Well-used hall now has defibrillator at the ready
Users of a popular exercise venue in downtown Raglan can now breathe a little easier in the knowledge that help’s right at
Raglan Four Square joins Feed the Kids as major sponsor
Raglan Four Square has joined forces with Feed the Kids as a major sponsor, cementing their support for the local initiative.
WTF mentors named ahead of registration deadline
Music has the incredible ability to transcend boundaries and bring people together worldwide. Our vibrant town has nurtured some extraordinary talent and
Queen Bennett and King Farr crowned at Manu Bay
Raglan’s own Brie Bennett and Taranaki’s Daniel Farr have finished the New Zealand domestic surf season on highs claiming the Backdoor King
Prevent Lepto, vaccinate your animals
Leptospirosis is a zoonotic disease meaning it can be transmitted to humans from infected animals. It is caused by bacteria called Leptospira.
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