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From doom scrolling to doom jobbing: Career expert says strategy matters
Raglan-based career practitioner Natalie Sims has spent years helping people navigate career changes, redundancy and unemployment. Through her…
Could Raglan lose its Community Board under local government reforms?
Whāingaroa residents are being encouraged to have their say on the future of local government as councils across New Zealand respond to what has been described as the biggest local government shake-up in decades.
Rates rise approved as water services shift to IAWAI
Waikato District Council adopted its Annual Plan earlier this week, confirming an average rates increase of 3.79% for the next 12 months, and staying within central government’s rates cap ahead of its January 2027 start.
Raglan Community Board Agenda – June 10, 2026
The next Raglan Community Board meeting is on Wed 10 June at 1.30pm in the Supper Room, Raglan Town Hall. The public forum…
Raglan News Roundup: National Food Awards, Community Pool Plans, Volunteer Week and Local Government Reform
Raglan Food Producers Win National Awards as Community Pool, Volunteers and Local Government Reforms Make Headlines
Councillor Kōrero: Rates, WSL and Local Government Reform
From the future of local government to the legacy of the World Surf League, Waikato District Councillor Lisa Thomson says Raglan is facing a period of significant change.
Mayor told amalgamate or ‘be roadkill’
The Government wants councils to rapidly redesign local government structures – but Waikato District Mayor Aksel Bech says communities risk losing local voice if reforms become too centralised.
Local surfers step up as Raglan prepares for world tour spotlight
Raglan surfer Alani Morse, 15, has secured a wildcard into the upcoming World Surf League event after winning…
Māui Dolphin Day Recycled Raft Race 2026
Creativity, teamwork and plenty of laughs were on display at this year’s Māui Dolphin Day Recycled Raft Race,…
Raglan Community Board February 2026 Agenda
The Raglan Community Board will hold its first meeting of 2026 on Wednesday 4 February at 1.30pm, in…