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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…
1 December, 2025
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…
26 November, 2025
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…
25 November, 2025
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…
21 November, 2025
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