Safety and style come together on the waves with SurfShell
It’s not an easy job combining style and safety but local surfer Laura Lucas’ newest project is riding a wave to success.
Local Skateboarder Shines at Nationals, Eyes Future Competitions
Raglan’s rising skateboarding star, 13-year-old Devon Adams, made a strong impression at the recent National Skateboarding Championships, finishing 6th overall in the open men’s
Get in the saddle for the Karioi Classic
Raglan’s finest gravel cycling event is returning on Sunday 27 July and the race is on to encourage more female riders.
Learning at Let’s Grow’s Karioi Room
At Let’s Grow, we’re embracing our name in every sense. This year, we’ve extended our gardens, making gardening an integral part of
Mixed fortunes for keen Raglan pair at big Aussie backgammon tourney
Two keen locals got to play backgammon to their hearts’ content recently during a “fabulous” weekend across the ditch at the Australian
Community unites for hauora hīkoi
Sunday, 10th November, was a special day of coming together, reflection, and learning as the community gathered to raise awareness of mental
Water history springs to life
Initiated by the Whāingaroa Raglan Destination Management Organisation (WRDMO), the new water tower mural project will be more than just a lick
Local talent shines in annual FREEDOM2FLY end of year student showcases
Raglan’s performing arts community celebrated as all three student showcases by Freedom2Fly Studio, led by Jess and Jay Ramirez, were completely sold
Electrifying show delivers fun, sass and daring
Freedom2Fly brought sexy back to Te Uku Hall with a Gatsby-inspired cabaret night performance. The R18 show was equal parts sassy, racy,
Culinary creativity tastes better at the Old School kitchen
Artists come calling every day, and they’re welcome – but we’re hoping a few cooks might walk through the door to express
Make an exchange with a difference at Timebank market
Find out what Raglan Timebank has to offer at a market with a difference on Saturday, November 16 from 2-4pm at the
Community group takes positive action for Palestine
Whāingaroa Palestine Solidarity is raising awareness around the plight of Palestine through local events, fundraisers and campaigns. On Thursday, November 28 at
Broadcasting from a cupboard in the school hall
Raglan Community Radio 96.6FM first went to air on 5 November 1994 from a small room in the Raglan Area School gymnasium,
Ten years of Raglan Theatre Academy
The Chronicle sat down for a conversation with Ruth Hare, Director and Teacher Extraordinaire Congratulations! You’re celebrating 10 years of Raglan Theatre
Bowling club greens quality on the rise thanks to share of Better Off funding boost
Raglan Bowling Club has used its share of Waikato District Council’s Better Off Funding allocation to enhance its facilities by installing a
Whāingaroa Youth Movement presents ‘Life on Mars’
Whāingaroa Youth Movement presents ‘Life on Mars’ a youth dance theatre production. WYM (est. 2003) are a group of 70 local children
Interest rates: The Trump effect
The United States of America will swear Donald Trump into office as President again on January 20th 2025. When the US sneezes
Cyclist launches epic annual 500km bikepacking adventure
The Chronicle talks to Calvin Avison who developed and ran the Raglan 500 bike event held at Labour weekend. This 500km self
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