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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…
Māui Dolphin Day Confirmed for 2026 and Campstore Set to Reopen as Government Plans Council Overhaul
Xtreme Zero Waste and Whaingaroa Environment Centre have announced that Māui Dolphin Day & The Recycled Raft Race…
Asbestos Warning for Children’s Play Sand, New Waitetuna Pump Track Approved, and RAS Board Upholds Te Tiriti Commitments
There is a national warning on children’s play sand containing asbestos and Xtreme Zero Waste has been designated…
Council Confirms New Committee Structure with Focus on Community Voice
Waikato District Council has confirmed its new committee structure and appointments for the 2025–2028 triennium, with a focus…
This Week in Raglan: Walkway Celebration, Busking Festival, Reserve Renaming, New Water CCO CEO & Local Sculptor Shines
Raglan locals are invited to a special celebration honouring the original City-to-Surf Walkway, a community-built project from the…
Quick-thinking boaties help save four after Raglan bar capsize
Four people have been rescued after a boat capsized on the Raglan bar on Saturday morning. Surf Life…
New Leadership for Raglan Community Board: Ross Wallis Elected Chair
Ross Wallis has been voted in as Chair of the Raglan Community Board by his fellow board…
New Mayor Sworn In, Raglan Communty Board to Elect Chair, and Locals Concerned Over Cell Tower Proposal
Waikato District Council held its inaugural meetings yesterday evening at Ngaruawahia. The new Mayor Aksel Bech and 13…