Archive for the ‘News’ Category

Jessica Santorik claimed her first win of the year on the final day of the Rip Curl Pro presented by Nature Valley completed at Manu Bay, Raglan today (Saturday 17th March). In a difficult final Santorik scored 11.53 points in the final, enough to claim the win in front of a home town crowd. (more…)

Whaanga Coast barista Stephen Sandwell can hardly believe his luck – making coffees every weekend down at Raglan Wharf from a small corner shop he’s set up right next to Tony Sly Pottery. (more…)

$37 for 2-Hour Stand Up Paddle Boarding Lesson or 3-Hour Surfing Lesson with Surf Safe Surf Coaching Raglan (value $75) only at GrabOne. (more…)

Whaingaroa Harbour Care has had a couple of wins in the last few weeks. The group has received a substantial donation from AB Mauri Ltd, to help fund a major 100,000 tree planting project above Waireinga/Bridal Veil Falls, near Te Mata. (more…)

Last Sunday 11th March over 200 Raglan residents and their supporters came together to stand in opposition against proposals for an iron sand mining operation off the west coast of the North Island. (more…)

Well over 500 people were in attendance at this year’s Maui’s Dolphin day with the Kopua Domain bustling with people, giveaways, live music and a wonderful assortment of rafts. (more…)

Raglan Museum became the new home last Saturday of what’s believed to have been the largest private collection of artefacts in the country. (more…)

Once again the Maui’s Dolphin Day and Recycled raft Race returns to the Kopua Domain this Saturday 10th March with a day jam-packed with activities, competitions and live music celebrating Raglan’s community and our marine environment. (more…)

Multi-award winning charity Sustainable Coastlines returns to Raglan on Saturday March 10th for the Maui Dolphin Day bringing the newest addition to their team – the Education Station – a two-ton shipping container that doubles as a mobile classroom and educational platform. (more…)

New Raglan mum Angela Prain never dreamt she’d have a leap day baby because she was convinced her son would arrive late. (more…)

A print and online petition launched by residents of the Ruapuke and Aotea area, taking action against the possibility of an open cast mine has received some overwhelming support from residents and visitors alike in recent months. (more…)

NZ Book month is back this March and we have books coming out of our ears at the Chronicle office!!!
If you would like to win a book simply pop into the office and choose one from our huge stack of books. We have everything from glossy non-fiction to teen fiction and picture books so there’s something for everybody. But be quick – book availability on a first come first served basis so make sure you head down fast to get the pick of the crop! (more…)

This month we have ten packets of Dwarf Sugar Snap Peas each with twenty seeds to get your vege garden up and running. If you’re under the age of 10 call into the Chronicle for your very own packet!!

For all the adult greenthumbs out there we also have six young Rosemary to give away all potted and ready to grow – perfect for roasts, stuffing, smoking fish and potatoes.

First in, first served so head to the Raglan Chronicle office now to pick up your goodies!!! (more…)

Organisers of February’s ‘Clay Fiesta’ fundraiser for a new community kiln at the Clay Shed say they are more than happy with the $3000 plus they have made so far, with some money making activities still in process. (more…)

Raglan’s new marae-based health clinic opens its doors to the community for the first time next Monday, beginning with a three-day week at which both a doctor and a nurse will be available for consultation. (more…)