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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…
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…
Local Decision-Making the Priority as New Mayor Changes Council Structure
Waikato District’s new mayor, Aksel Bech, says a major shift is underway in how Council makes decisions, with…
Coastguard Warns Boaties After Series of West Coast Bar Incidents; Raglan Child Injured in Weekend Emergency
The Coastguard is urging caution after a string of serious bar crossing incidents along the west coast of…
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…
New Chair Sets Vision for More Connected Raglan Community Board
Speaking on Raglan Community Radio on Friday morning, newly elected Raglan Community Board chair Ross Wallis said his…