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RAGLAN NEWS AND VISITOR GUIDE

EUSSI ENIZAGAM ELCINORHC NA LGAR

1 August 2019

Whaingaroa news to you weekly KARIOI CLASSIC

Celebrating 10 years of the classic and the passionate team behind the event.

MAUI DOLPHINS

One of the rarest dolphins in the world needs your help.

ARTIST IN RESIDENCE

Issue #657

A chat with local artist Toihoukura educated, Simon Te Whero.

RAGLAN MEDICAL

FAMILY TIES

ARTIST IN RESIDENCE

The new medical centre opened with a dawn blessing.

A chat with mother and son, Liz and Luke, from Raglan Surf Co.

A chat with local photographer, Jillian Lankshear.

ISSUE #664

SURFERS HEALING

RANGITAHI BRIDGE POU

RAGLAN ARTS WEEKEND

Raglan was host to a significant Surfers Healing event.

Local carvers unveil the pou that have been commissioned for the newly opened Rangitahi Brdge

Local artists will be opening their studios for the Raglan Arts Weekend in April.

ISSUE #681

HE PUAAWAI

LOCKDWON IN MALLORCA

A chat with Lee Marchioni from Fraser High School’s Teen Parenting Unit

We spoke to Raglan ex-pat Jesse Turner about her experience of the global pandemic in Spain

MAGAZINE ISSUE MARCH 2020

RAGLAN NEWS AND VISITOR GUIDE

KOTAHITANGA THROUGH CREATIVITY Local artist Simon Te Wheoro uses creativity to spark crucial conversations about unity

ISSUE #698

MAGAZINE ISSUE JULY 2020

XZW CELEBRATE 20 YEARS

WRONG SKATE

RAGLAN ARTS WEEKEND

The community waste management organisation celebrates two decades of achievements.

A chat with Jay from Wrong Skate Shop about his love of skating.

Local artists will be opening their studios for the Raglan Arts Weekend in October.

ISSUE #701

MAGAZINE ISSUE AUGUST 2020

RAGLAN NEWS AND VISITOR GUIDE

the arts issue REIKI RUAWAI Musician, Reiki, chats about releasing his new solo single and his musical influences.

THERE’S SOMETHING ABOUT MARY An interview with third generation Mennonite, Mary Ella Stauffer.

WOMEN MAKING WAVES

ISSUE #704

A spotlight on some of the womenrun businesses in Whaingaroa.

RAGLAN ARTS WEEKEND

CAFE CULTURE

HOME FEATURE

The Raglan Arts Weekend returns this Labour Weekend

A dive in to the history of Raglan’s cafe culture.

A spotlight on some local businesses that provide products and services for your home.

ISSUE #707

MAGAZINE ISSUE OCTOBER 2020

LOU VINCENT

10 YEARS OF PARA KORE

WOMEN MAKING WAVES

Former Black Cap shares backyard cricket venue Windy Ridge Cricket Club.

A chat with Jacqui Forbes from Para Kore about their journey so far.

A spotlight on some of the womenrun businesses in Whaingaroa.

MAGAZINE ISSUE SEPTEMBER 2020

RAGLAN NEWS AND VISITOR GUIDE

DIRTIEST TO CLEANEST

MĀUI DOLPHIN DAY

TEACHING RANGATAHI

A modern history of community environmental action with Whaingaroa Harbour Care

Photos and results from the annual community event

A series featuring interviews with local teachers. This issue we talk to Joseph Rajaram Rao.

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ISSUE #710

MAGAZINE ISSUE NOVEMBER 2020

RAGLAN NEWS AND VISITOR GUIDE

EVERY DAY COOKBOOK

ORGANIC PRODUCE

HOME FEATURE

A chat with food writer Emma Galloway about her new cookbook.

A modern history of Whaingaroa's local organic produce producers.

Spotlighting local businesses that provide services for your home.

ISSUE #727

MAGAZINE ISSUE APRIL 2021

KIWIS AGAINST SEABED MINING

11 YEARS OF RAGLAN SUNDAY SESSIONS

POUTAMA RITES OF PASSAGE

A chat with Phil McCabe about a moment in local protest history from nine years ago.

A Q+A with DJ Jamin-I aka Stephen Reid, founder of the Sunday party in the yard.

A look in to the recent journey taken by rangatahi towards adulthood.

ISSUE #718

MAGAZINE ISSUE FEBRUARY 2021

RAGLAN NEWS AND VISITOR GUIDE

GLIDER GIRL

ACID MINCE

WOMEN IN BUSINESS

A chat with 19-year-old Charlie Irvin about her passion for flying

A mince with the mincers of art duo, Seb Hart and Ziggy Knuiman.

Spotlighting women running local businesses.

MAGAZINE ISSUE MAY 2021

ISSUE #730

THE ROLE OF LIVE MUSIC IN SHAPING RAGLAN’S IDENTITY

GROWING SHROOMS Local entrepreneurs Sean and Emily chat to the Local Rag about their new mushroom growing venture.

A modern history of live music in Whaingaroa - Raglan.

HERBAL DISPENSARY HAND OVER TO NEW OWNERS

ISSUE #721

Longtime business owners hand over keys to their business.

MAGAZINE ISSUE MARCH 2021

RAGLAN NEWS AND VISITOR GUIDE

OUTDOOR EDUCATION

MOVERS & SHAPERS

ARTIST PROFILES

A chat with Raglan Area School teacher, Matua Liam, about learning in the outdoor environment.

Iconic mountain events put Raglan on the map.

- Rick Youmans - Jayna Haze

ISSUE #733

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RAGLAN OLYMPIANS

THE YARD

ARTIST PROFILES

A proud look at the achievements from our sporting stars.

A chat with Brian and Naomi about the ethos behind their new space.

- Jean Carbon - Zasha Skye

ISSUE #736

MAGAZINE ISSUE AUGUST 2021

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RAGLAN ARTS WEEKEND

JET CELEBRATES 20 YEARS

WORKSHOP BREWING CO.

We take a look at this year's Arts Weekend and the studios you can't miss!

Twenty years after opening their doors the artist collective shares some highlights from two decades.

The boys from the local craft brewery celebrate their second anniversary.

ISSUE #740

MAGAZINE ISSUE OCTOBER 2021

LOCAL

SISTER ACT

HAVENING

MALCOLM COX

We chat to sisters Indya and Ruby Gibbs about supporting local business and mental health.

Dr Robin Youngson and the neuroscience of healing trauma

Former principal turns to carving as both hobby and vocation after lifetime in education.

ISSUE #744

RAGLAN ROCK

HARBOUR VIEW HOTEL

JACQUI FORBES

A chat to Raglan Rock about their operation and a guide to the local adventures

The iconic hotel has officially changed hands - we chat to new owners about their new vision.

Nominated for New Zealand Environmental Hero of the Year award for her innovative work with Para Kore. MAGAZINE ISSUE FEBRUARY 2022

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RAGLAN NEWS & VISITOR GUIDE

ISSUE #750

RAGLAN NEWS AND VISITOR GUIDE

BILLY STAIRMAND

TE UKU STORE

ARTIST PROFILE

The Local Rag has a conversation with Olympian and eight-time National Surfing Champion Billy Stairmand.

Whole family pitches in to revive store with a history.

A chat with Leonie Holts on what she loves to do and the creative process.

ISSUE #751

MAGAZINE ISSUE MARCH 2022

ARMIN SCHMIDT

SURFING FOR FARMERS

RUAPUKE RIDING

The Local Rag caught up for a kōrero with local artist, Armin Schmidt. Schmidt’s solo exhibition “HOKA” opens this month.

Surfing for Farmers encourages farmers to take a couple of hours each week to head to the surf to help better manage stress and improve mental health.

The Local Rag caught up with horse lover Sara Murphy from Ruapuke to talk about her noble companions and how she helps local children discover riding.

RAGLAN NEWS AND VISITOR GUIDE

ISSUE #752

MAGAZINE ISSUE APRIL 2022

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30 YEARS OF SURF CO

RAGLAN TO HOLLYWOOD

DREAMS COME TRUE

Ruby Gibbs sits down with Luke Hughes to talk about the iconic surf shop his family has created and the legacy he has picked up.

The Local Rag caught up with Alex Tarrant, the kiwi actor starring in NCIS Hawai'i who spent his younger years in Raglan.

Dreamview Creamery chats to the Local Rag about the milk business and what's on the cards for 2022.

ISSUE #758

MAGAZINE ISSUE MAY 2022

PETE SKANDERA

SARAH SEW LOVE

WOMEN MAKING WAVES

The Local Rag chats to recently 'retired' music teacher, Peter Skandera, about what he's been up to since hanging up his teaching hat.

We sit down with Sarah Lancaster to hear about her passion for sewing and why slow fashion matters.

Our semi-regular feature showcasing wāhine making waves in local business.

ISSUE #761

MAGAZINE ISSUE JUNE 2022

LOCAL HONEY WINS BIG

MATARIKI KI WHĀINGAROA

FOODIE FEATURE

Hunt & Gather Bee Co.’s Kānuka honey has just been awarded a silver medal at the London International Honey Awards.

Photos from the Matariki community event held over the public holiday weekend in June.

A spotlight on our local food makers including our cover stars Alix and Justin Thomson from The Shack.

RECLAIMING CULTURE

WAKA AMA WORLD CHAMPS

LOCAL RAG TURNS THREE

For Ngaronoa Renata, an early motivation to reclaim her culture came in the most unlikely of places.

Local duo return with seven silvers and three bronzes between them and are sending some of their spoils to their grandchildren.

The Local Rag team mark their three year anniversary since launching the monthly magazine.

ISSUE #764

MAGAZINE ISSUE JULY 2022

THREE LUCYS

RAGLAN CHOCOLATE

RAGLAN MEN'S GROUP

The Local Rag chats to three different Lucys from our community, Lucy Haru, Lucy Donaldson and Lucy Bourke.

We hear from Raglan Chocolate, recent participant in the Pacific and Cacao Show.

In our monthly talk on mental health, Ruby Gibbs sits down with Glen & John from the Raglan Men's Group.

ISSUE #765

MAGAZINE ISSUE AUGUST 2022

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MAGAZINE ISSUE SEPTEMBER 2022