Raglan Naturally champions community-led development, empowering hapori (community) through relationships. The DIA have partnered with RN for five years to support us to achieve our community goals outlined in the RN Plan. The last 5 years of community connection, support, projects and achievements have been significant and would not have been achievable without the DIA. We are currently evolving to a new model of operation with transitional funding from DIA. Over the next year, RN as an organisation aims to transition to a sustainable operating model. This will be based on a volunteer-led organisation with minimal overheads, providing leadership and supporting collaboration to other hapū and community organisations, and providing project management support. Our key areas of focus will be: Involved in around 50 community-led projects and initiatives (hapū plans, youth, health, environment, culture, food). Supported 30+ major events & workshops (Waitangi Day, Matariki, connecting events, resilience forums, governance training, Volunteer Celebration). Helped engage 5000+ people through hui, surveys, wānanga, workshops and online platforms. Connected 70+ volunteer groups through workshops, engagement and Celebrating Volunteers events (2024 Town Hall; 2025 Poihākena Marae, 140+ attendees). Partnered with 20+ local organisations and hapū, alongside WDC, DIA CLDP, health and social service providers.
Welcome to Raglan Naturally
Supporting Whāingaroa to achieve our community goals
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Community Achievements and Looking Ahead
Over the last 5 years Raglan Naturally has achieved:
