Toitū te Tiriti – Waitangi Day Whāingaroa 2025
For event organisers of ‘Raglan Naturally Toitū Te Tiriti – Waitangi Day Whāingaroa 2025’, it was particularly important that the community had an opportunity to come together and mark our national day in ways which were both meaningful and hopeful.
Signing off on water tower mural makeover
Whāingaroa,Raglan Destination Management Organisation (WRDMO) invites the community to celebrate the completion of the community-led water tower mural project.
Join the team behind the project for the karakia/blessing of the new mural and BBQ kai on Friday, December 20 from 11.30am on the corner of Norrie Ave and Bow St.
Community unites for hauora hīkoi
Sunday, 10th November, was a special day of coming together, reflection, and learning as the community gathered to raise awareness of mental health and suicide prevention.
Whāingaroa Talent Factory
Whāingaroa turned out in full force for the annual Whāingaroa Talent Factory (WTF24) youth music showcase that filled Raglan Town Hall with the sounds of local talent. The event drew a large, enthusiastic crowd keen to support our young, emerging artists.
Community comes together for new refillery
If you’ve heard whispers about an exciting new bulk store soon to be launched in Whāingaroa, it’s not just a rumour – get ready to dust off your jars!
And when the Raglan Refill crew say “Think Global, Act Local,” you know they mean business.
Artist To Make a Splash With Water Tower Makeover
Raglan’s water reservoir tower is set for a transformation with muralist Theo Arraj bringing his design to life. Theo was chosen from 17 artists to create a mural that represents themes close to the heart of Raglan, including te ao Māori, community and local landmarks like the maunga and wai (mountain and water).
Scientist unveils the volcanic history of Karioi
While many may not immediately associate Raglan with volcanic activity, Karioi has played a central role in shaping the region’s rich and storied history. For Oliver McLeod, a dedicated geological researcher currently working for the Waikato Regional Council, Karioi is much more than a natural landmark—this ancestral maunga is a window into the past, blending scientific exploration with the deep cultural heritage and mātauranga of the area.
Raglan celebrates the heart of the community
In celebration of National Volunteer Week from June 16-22, 2024, Raglan Naturally paid tribute to the profound impact of volunteers in the Whāingaroa community. This year’s national theme, “Whiria te tangata – Weave the people together,” underscored the collective spirit and dedication of volunteers throughout Aotearoa.
Celebrating Matariki: local Māori weavers showcase their art
From June 28th to July 7th, the Raglan Old School Arts Centre will host a special art exhibition as part of the Matariki ki Whāingaroa 2024 celebrations. This festival, aptly named Matariki ki Tua o ngā Whetū (Matariki of Endless Possibilities), honours the power of indigenous knowledge and brings together a collective of local Māori artists.
Matariki ki Whāingaroa 2024
In Aotearoa the Matariki star cluster rises in midwinter, heralding seasonal change and the start of a new year. Island nations across the Pacific also use Matariki as the name for this star cluster. Cultural traditions across the world know Matariki as Pleiades, the Seven Sisters, or Subaru, and also in many places use the Matariki cluster to mark seasonal change.
