Raglan Refill

Raglan Naturally Community Trust played an important role in the start-up phase of Raglan Refill. Opening its doors in March 2024, Raglan Refill is the newest social enterprise on the block in Raglan – a community-led, non-profit, zero-waste grocery.

a community-led, non-profit, zero-waste grocery

An important role in the start-up.

“Raglan Naturally played a crucial role in guiding the startup of Raglan Refill, empowering us to lead this initiative by fostering solutions and action  … Through their encouragement and capacity-building efforts, we’ve been able to enhance our impact and create a more sustainable future for Whāingaroa.”

Jasmine Hunter, Raglan Refill Board Chair

reducing reliance on fragile supply chains

Strengthening community access to affordable essentials.

Raglan Refill aims to be an affordable option which both helps to address the cost-of-living crisis, as well as make an important contribution to waste minimisation, and greenhouse gas reduction.  

Strengthening community access to affordable essentials, reducing reliance on fragile supply chains, and contributing to a more prepared and self-reliant Raglan are all part of Raglan Refill’s core long term aims.

The Raglan Chronicle

Raglan Refill expands to larger premises this Labour Weekend

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.

Embracing the Reusable Raglan movement, Raglan Refill offers a wide selection of pantry basics and cleaning products – all without packaging. Shop manager Eloise Deller says the move is a direct response to customer demand.

The Raglan Chronicle

Raglan Refill delivers for the environment.

After months of hard work, Raglan Refill is set to open its pantry doors to package-free shopping on Monday, March 17.

Open Monday to Saturday from 10.30am-4.30pm, the non-profit venture is based in a new cabin at the Raglan Club carpark (next to the recently relocated Lions op-shop).

As well as being environmentally-focused by embracing the ‘Reusable Raglan’ movement, this community-run, social enterprise will also offer a wide selection of affordable pantry basics and cleaning products.

The Raglan Chronicle

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.

“Even though the health of our planet is central to our new venture, with our focus on package-free products, there are many other benefits it will bring to our community,” says crew member Davian Lorson.

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