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
Sewing sustainability with love
A love affair with sewing has turned into a social enterprise teaching sustainability for keen up-cycler Sarah Lancaster. Known across the country
‘Retired’ music teacher loving creative freedom
He may have retired recently from his longtime role as an “itinerant” music teacher but Peter Skandera reckons he’s simply “shifted gears”
Local Students and Volunteers Restoring Kaitoke Peninsula
The Local Rag caught up with Sam Judd, who is currently part of the team working with Raglan Area School to help
Young Surfer competing at ISA World Junior champs
The local rag caught up with Kora & mum, Shelley cooper, before the young surfer departed for El Salvador.
Raglan Wharf Gallery
Jacqui from the Local Rag caught up with Elisabeth about the gallery’s progress and the exciting year ahead.
Master carver’s hopes for next generation
Master carver matua James Rickard is hanging up his tools after decades of dedication to sharing his knowledge with his students. Maxine
Parabola West releases new album & fantasy art book
Renee Jones talks to Parabola West to learn about her new album and fantasy art book that was released recently.
Pink Ribbon Breakfast with the Herbal dispensary
Last week, I was lucky enough to be asked to speak at the Pink Ribbon breakfast hosted by the Nourish Magazine in
Talking about mental health
In this month’s chat, Ruby Gibbs sits down with Karamea Puriri.
Small gestures: exploring the memories of a life lived
Elisabeth Denis wants to tell the stories of the residents at Raglan Rest Home. She worked there a few years back and
Community trust takes over RATs distribution in Whāingaroa
As daily COVID-19 cases in the Waikato continue to reach 500-650 a day, a community trust in Raglan, Raglan Naturally, has taken
Employment law lessons to learn from Gloriavale
A recent landmark Employment Court decision which ruled three Gloriavale leavers were in fact employees and not volunteers, is a good reminder for
Matariki community celebration
On Sunday, 26th June, local organisations are hosting a community celebration for Matariki holiday weekend.
Queen’s Birthday golf tournament
Happy golfers, happy days!! Golfers from Clarks Beach Golf Club seen on the 13th tee in January, may be returning this weekend,
A Message From the Raglan Police
Over the last two weeks in the Raglan area there have been one family harm incident, one burglary, seven other dishonesty crimes,
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