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
Council to fence off airfield landing strip
Waikato District Council’s plans to fence the landing strip at the Raglan Aerodrome due to safety concerns have some in the community
Get vaccinated to protect your whānau!
This information has been put together by local health professional Dr. Robin Youngson, supported by Dr Mike Loten from Raglan Medical. Dr
Locals share why they chose to get vaccinated
Members of our community shared their reasons for getting vaccinated.
Community responds to Delta outbreak in Whāingaroa
On Sunday 3 October, Whāingaroa residents were alerted that there was a positive covid case in our town. Many shops in the
Covid case puts Raglan businesses on the alert
With Raglan in the spotlight for COVID-19 cases, local businesses are grappling with the fallout as they shut the doors to school
Delta Outbreak in Whāingaroa
On Sunday, October 1, Whāingaroa was rocked by the news of a Covid-19 positive case in our community and from 11.59pm Sunday,
Appeals period opens for Council’s representation review – Reshape Waikato
Waikato District Council has announced a revised final proposal on representation arrangements for the next local body elections with a month-long period
A conversation with Hayley Hamilton
Jacqui Smith sat down with artist Hayley Hamilton for a chat about art & an upcoming exhibition:
Jet Collective celebrates 20 years
The artist collective on Bow St has hit two decades on the main street. Can you describe the concept that the Jet
Music mentor Interview: Conor McCabe
Maki from the Local Rag caught up with Conor to chat about music and to reminisce about the Whale Bay Bus. Whāingaroa-born
Whaingaroa Soundsystem Introduces DJ skills to local rangatahi
The Local Rag went along to one of the Youth Intro to DJ’ing sessions hosted by Glenn (aka DJ King Macka) and
RAFFA takes Red Carpet on the road
Lockdown changes and COVID uncertainties saw the Raglan Arts Film Festival Awards (RAFFA) team take the Red Carpet to the winners. Pre-Covid,
Marama Skincare
We spoke to Juul from Whaingaroa based skincare company, Marama Skincare, to get a sneak peek behind their business:
Workshop Brewing Co.
Local craft brewers, Workshop brewing company, sees their two year anniversary this Labour Weekend. Bruno from the team gave us an update
Herbal dispensary: A Spring Cleanse
Many people do a ‘spring clean’ of their home yearly, yet forget to consider their body, our permanent home for our entire
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