Building community connectedness and resilience
Over the past month a number of people, groups and organisations have been putting their collective thoughts into how we can support our community in the face of rising fuel prices and cost of living challenges.
Whāingaroa Te Tiriti Activation Group
Tangata Tiriti -Treaty People have been delivering workshops in Whaingaroa for over 10 years. Led by Dr Ingrid Huygens, this relationship was first initiated by Lisa Thomson and the Raglan Community Board. Since 2019 the Tangata Tiriti workshops in Whaingaroa have been supported by the Raglan Naturally Community Trust.
Celebrating Kotahitanga: Waitangi Day Whāingaroa 2026
A day filled with manaakitanga (hospitality) and mō tātou, mā tātou (by all of us, for all of us). Manaakitanga reflects the importance of caring for others, extending warmth, respect and generosity to all.
New role helping shape the future of Raglan tourism
A new role supporting Whāingaroa Raglan’s tourism and events workforce is now underway, helping ensure local people can access meaningful employment opportunities as the sector continues to grow.
Māori Wards: Toitū Whāingaroa!
In October 2025, local body elections across Aotearoa included a poll on whether Māori Wards in Councils should be retained. Māori Wards sit alongside General Wards and allow voters on the Māori roll to elect a representative to their local council.
Go Raglan Goes Live
A new website, Go Raglan, has been launched by the Whāingaroa Raglan Destination Management Organisation (WRDMO) as the go-to online guide for locals and visitors to Raglan.
Have your say on tourism at the Go Raglan roadshow
The Whāingaroa Raglan Destination Management Organisation (WRDMO) has rebranded to Go Raglan and wants to hear your views on the future of our town as a visitor destination.
Community unites for annual mental health event led by Tumanako Whāingaroa
The Raglan community gathered on Saturday, November 15, for the third annual mental health and suicide-awareness event hosted by Tumanako Whāingaroa—a day dedicated to hope, connection, and strengthening community wellbeing.
Raglan Refill expands to larger premises
Raglan Refill is on the move. The week before Labour Weekend, the community-run social enterprise will open its doors at the former Trade Aid store on Bow Street. The larger premises will make room for more of the affordable, eco-friendly products locals have been asking for.
Raglan businesses dive into tourism’s future
Local businesses took a deep dive into the future of tourism at a recent Raglan Chamber event hosted by Whāingaroa Raglan Destination Management Organisation (WRDMO).
