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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…
13 November, 2025
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…
7 November, 2025
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…
4 November, 2025
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…
3 November, 2025
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…
31 October, 2025
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…
29 October, 2025
Lisa Thomson Retains Whaingaroa Seat, Māori Representation and What’s Next at Council
Re-elected Whāingaroa Councillor Lisa Thomson says she’s ready to hit the ground running for the next three…
20 October, 2025
Community Mourns Malcom Cox as Election Brings Change Across Waikato
The Raglan community is mourning the passing of Malcolm Cox, former principal and long-serving teacher at Raglan Area…
14 October, 2025
Change Starts Local: New Mayor Aksel Bech on Housing, Trust and Giving Power Back to Communities
Aksel Bech has been elected Mayor of Waikato District with 12,148 votes, well ahead of incumbent Jacqui Church…
13 October, 2025
Raglan News Bulletin: Te Mata to Celebrate Hall Refurbishment, Local Election Update, Raglan Refill Moves to Main Street
The Te Mata Community has announced a Raise The Roof event to celebrate the completion of their Community…
10 October, 2025