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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…
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…