Mayor signals uncertainty as councils brace for biggest shake-up in decades
Waikato District Mayor Aksel Bech says communities like Raglan could feel the effects of sweeping local government reforms…
Freedom camping will be banned along James Street, from next Monday 22 December
Freedom camping will be banned along James Street, from next Monday 22 December 2025. A rare special consultative…
Raglan board chair calls for generational planning during period of council change
Raglan Community Board chair Ross Wallis says Raglan is at a point where longer-term, community-led planning can begin…
Anchor Inn Drops Anchor at Papahua as New Local Chip Shop
Waikato District Council has announced Anchor Inn as the new name for the chip shop at Papaphua after…
Raglan News Bulletin: Raglan Lion New Year’s Eve Parade Returns
The Raglan Lions have announced the annual New Year’s Eve Parade is on again for 2025. After last…
Raglan Leads Māori Ward Support as Council Moves to Ban Freedom Camping on James Street
Whāingaroa Ward Councillor Lisa Thomson says Raglan has once again demonstrated its unique character – both politically and…
Whāingaroa: 1005–596 Vote to Keep Māori Wards, Bucking District Trend
Detailed results are out for the Māori Ward vote at the recent election, and as expected the Whāingaroa…
Government Pushes to Rewrite Fast-Track Law as Seabed Mining Bid Faces Damaging Evidence
More than 100 amendments to the Fast-Track Approvals Act were released for consultation earlier this month (with just…
Raglan Community Board Meeting Wednesday, 3 December 2025
This summary of the agenda for the December 3rd Raglan Community Board meeting has been prepared by John…
Raglan Set to Gain New Powers as Community Board Pushes for Long-Overdue Spatial Plan
Raglan’s new Community Board chair, Ross Wallis, says the town is on the cusp of gaining real decision-making…