Shaping a Stronger Raglan Workforce
Raglan’s business community recently gathered for a hui focused on developing a strong, sustainable local workforce.
Whāingaroa hosts inspirational ShotBro performance and Hikoi for Hauora
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.
Building Resilient Communities: Spotlight on Toreparu Wetland
I had the opportunity to learn about Toreparu wetland, a 223ha hidden ecological gem on the coast nestled between Karioi maunga and Aotea harbour, 20 minutes from Raglan.
Te Tiriti o Waitangi workshops for community learning
Raglan Naturally recently held the first of two annual Te Tiriti workshops, facilitated by Ingrid Huygens from Tangata Tiriti – Tangata People. With the next workshop planned for Saturday October 14th, the Chronicle caught up with a couple of participants to hear about their experience.
Places for People – He Whenua He Tangat
A steering group has been working since August on how best to reinvigorate the 2001 Raglan Naturally community plan. They will be hosting a community open day on Sunday May 21 at Poihakena Marae, shared lunch please bring a plate.
Local collective launched to support youth in Raglan
In late 2022, a group of like-minded community members came together to launch the Whāingaroa Youthwork Collective – Ngā Whakaruruhau Māhuri.
One of the aspirations of the members was to one day fund a paid youthwork coordinator, which has now come to fruition.
Take part in the Amazing Race in Raglan this Youth Week
Youth Week 2023 is just around the corner and the Whāingaroa Youthworker Collective will be running a local event at the Town Hall with food, music, fun activities, youth-oriented discussions and there’ll also be an Amazing Race-style competition with great prizes up for grabs!
Meet the Candidates event
Raglan Naturally, Raglan Business Chamber and Taurikura co-hosted the Meet the Candidates Event in Raglan on Sunday.
It was a very successful event with all of the 20 candidates attending and a good turnout from the community.
Matariki ki Whāingaroa 2022
Taking place from the library end of Bow Street through to the Wainui Road corner, Matariki ki Whāingaroa 2022 celebrated our first ever national Matariki public holiday.
Community Trust takes over RATs distribution in Whāingaroa
As daily COVID-19 cases in the Waikato continue to reach 500-650 a day, Raglan Naturally Community Trust, has taken over responsibility from Waikato DHB for the local distribution of rapid antigen tests (RATs). This has been supported by the Ministry of Social Development ‘Community Connector Service’.
