SPORT, SURF AND SCHOOL PRIDE
We catch up with Te Mata School teacher, Kathy Briant, about her passion for sports and school.
Rooted in colour, memory and craftsmanship, we chat to Lin Van Craenenbroeck, who's work transforms fabric into story.
CELEBRATING RAGLAN’S WOMEN IN BUSINESS
This International Women’s Day, a new local podcast is turning up the volume on the voices of women shaping business and community life in Whaingaroa.
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This International Women’s Day, a new local podcast is turning up the volume on the voices of women shaping business and community life in Whaingaroa.
Give to Gain is a limited-series podcast created for International Women’s Day 2026, inspired by this year’s theme of the same name. Hosted by Katie Lowes and Annika Stricker, the series is a collaboration between the Raglan Business Chamber and Raglan Community Media, celebrating the wāhine behind some of our town’s most impactful businesses.
The mission is simple but powerful: to explore generosity in all its forms. Sharing knowledge. Creating opportunities. Offering support. Building community. Lifting others as we grow.
Across five episodes, listeners hear honest conversations about the real journey of building a business: the risks, the resilience, the long nights, and the unexpected rewards that come when giving leads to gaining. Each of the following episodes highlights one of those journeys. Together, they offer a snapshot of how women across Whaingaroa are giving to gain in very different ways.
with Annick Janson of Now & Next
The series opens with Dr. Annick Janson of Now & Next, a peer-led programme supporting families of neurodiverse children and children with disabilities. What began as a grassroots initiative in Raglan is now delivered internationally. For Annick, Give to Gain is about reciprocity and ripple effects. She speaks about trust as the foundation of real change.
“Meaningful change rarely starts with scale. It starts with trust. When people are invited to imagine a future that genuinely belongs to them, they take responsibility for it in ways systems can’t mandate.”“If we can help somebody make a difference in their life that makes me a very happy person.”
with Sue Steedman of BizWorx
Behind many local businesses is someone quietly making sure the numbers work. For Sue Steedman of BizWorx Consultancy, giving means empowering others with financial confidence through sponsorships, mentorship and dreams of bringing financial literacy into schools.
“If we can help somebody make a difference in their life that makes me a very happy person.”
with Fabiana Henderson of Raglan Botanicals
with Jessica Gittings of Wyld
Next is Jessica Gittings, co-owner of Wyld Café in Raglan and Frank Café in Hamilton. From launching in 2020 to navigating seasonality, motherhood and multiple businesses, her episode is about consistency and energy. For Jess, giving often means showing up.
“One thing I love about Wyld is that connection with the people that come through. You gain so much energy from that which then you can give back. I often say: Money flows where energy goes,” Jess adds. “When I focus my energy in a good space to our people, you see that reflection. We just come in, have a coffee, say hello, connect, and that has a roll-on effect.”
with Fiona Gates of the Harbour View Hotel
For Fiona Gates of the Harbour View Hotel, hospitality is about more than food and drink. Giving for her means creating a space where community gathers, and the gain is watching that space come alive.
“Pubs were built to be the centre of town. They were the courthouse, the meeting rooms, the social point. That has always been the philosophy of what we’ve tried to deliver.”
The final episode features Fabiana Henderson of Raglan Botanicals, whose eco-friendly skincare and aromatherapy brand began with market stalls and 4am starts. Her products are designed to help people feel well and confident.
“My creations have always been about helping others. When people come in and say, ‘Your products are amazing, they helped me,’ that’s the joy for me. That makes me so happy.”
The Give to Gain series has been broadcasted throughout the week leading up to International Women’s Day on Raglan Community Radio. For those who may have missed it, the episodes are also airing Waikato-wide on FreeFM 89.0 throughout the month of March. All conversations are also available to stream anytime via the Raglan Community Media and FreeFM 89.0 websites, as well as on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music.
To celebrate, the Raglan Business Chamber and Raglan Community Media are hosting an official podcast launch and networking event on International Women’s Day, Sunday March 8th, 4pm at Wyld Café.
For $15, guests receive a drink and nibbles, plus the opportunity to connect with the featured women and the wider business community.
It’s a chance to celebrate the wāhine shaping our town. Because when women give, whether it is their time, knowledge, energy or care, the whole community gains. And when wāhine thrive, Whaingaroa thrives.
BY JANINE JACKSON
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nternational Women’s Day on March 3 is a timely reminder that girls can do anything - and Te Mata School senior teacher Kathy Briant is living proof.
“When I was a young girl growing up in the late 70s, all I wanted to do was skateboard and play rugby,” Kathy says. “But girls back then were pushed into more traditional hobbies and sports.”
Desperate to wear rugby boots, Kathy found a workaround. “I started playing hockey in 1980 because it was played on grass back then,” she laughs.
Despite the limitations she felt as a young woman, Kathy went on to achieve impressive success in hockey. She played for North Harbour for 10 years and was selected for the New Zealand senior squad - something she says young women today are far more likely to believe is possible thanks to the many female role models now visible in sport.
Still, the journey wasn’t without its challenges. “I didn’t have the mental capacity to deal with getting dropped from teams, so I quit,” Kathy says. “It’s a regret of mine because I never fulfilled my dream of becoming an Olympian. I had the ability - I just didn’t have the mental strength at the time.”
Although her hockey career came to an end, Kathy eventually fulfilled her childhood dream of playing rugby. “I played number eight for the Navy for three years,” she says proudly.
A move nearly 14 years ago from Auckland’s North Shore to Whāingaroa Raglan with her partner Lynne and their daughter Poppy opened the door to yet another sporting challenge - surfing.
“I started learning to surf at 50. I’m still on my airplane wing, this massive nine-foot soft top. I’m useless, but I can stand up, ride a
green wave, and now I’ve got the courage to go out by myself,” she laughs.
As well as switching to a new sport when she moved to Raglan, Kathy also had to adjust to life at a small country school and teaching younger students.
“I remember sitting on the deck at Te Mata when I first started and seeing hunting and fishing gear and Redbands for the first time,” she laughs. “The school seemed so small and I thought, ‘Oh my god, what have I done?’”
It turned out to be one of the best decisions of her life.
Kathy is proud of the role she has played in growing the school’s senior class. “When I first started at Te Mata, there were hardly any Year 8s - many chose to go to Hamilton,” she says. “This year I have 24 Year 8s, when one year I only had two.”
By promoting sport, leadership and school pride, Kathy has helped make staying at Te Mata something to aspire to. Senior students wear their Te Mata hoodies (introduced by Kathy) with pride - a symbol of leadership and belonging.
“Our local schools are at the heart of the community, and supporting them strengthens not just learning outcomes, but the relationships between schools, whānau, and the wider community.”
Now, after more than a decade teaching at Te Mata, Kathy loves seeing her former students working around town.
“I just feel so connected, and that’s really massive for me,” she says. “It took me a while - you know how they always talk about being local, like you’ve got to be here for 100 years.”
As Te Mata School continues to grow, Kathy’s passion for sport, confidence and resilience are shaping the next generationproving that strong role models can make all the difference.
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LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE & WOMEN’S HEALTH
Rach Hudson, formerly Bidois, has never been afraid of building something from scratch.
In her twenties and thirties she owned cafés, an iconic clothing shop and built homes, and raised her kids all at once. She understands pressure, stress, long days and what it feels like when your body starts waving the white flag.
In her forties, life shifted in a deeper way. After caring for her mother through bowel cancer and supporting her brother during renal failure, Rach felt called to understand the body more fully, especially how women carry stress, inflammation and fatigue over time. She began studying women’s health and hormones, which led her to train in lymphatic drainage massage. Snatched By Rach is practical, grounded and focused on results. Rach works with women who want to reduce fluid retention, support hormone balance and feel more comfortable in their bodies. The work is consistent, skilled and centred on real connection.
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GUIDING PARENTS WITH GRACE & AROHA
Grace and aroha are two values, I believe, that are needed to support new mums. Hey, I’m Jay, creator of Grace & Aroha.
I offer a heart-led, local support service based here in Raglan, walking alongside families through the tender early season of motherhood. With experience supporting more than 50 families, including many in the newborn stage, I offer calm, in-home guidance for mothers navigating postnatal anxiety, overwhelm, and the uncertainty that can come with a new baby.
This is not about rigid routines or pressure to “get it right.” It’s about understanding your baby’s cues, finding rhythms that feel right for your family, and rebuilding confidence with practical, experience-based knowledge.
Working with families from newborns through to early childhood, I provide reassurance, gentle structure, and a steady presence in your home. I look forward to being a part of your village.
Serving Raglan and surrounding areas.
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WITH ANNIKA STRICKER
Whatif women have been training the wrong way all along? I recently invited Esther Keown onto my Raglan Community Radio show How to Make It Work, a podcast exploring how people build lives and livelihoods that truly fit them.
Esther is the co-founder of Femmi, a platform designing training specifically for women and their physiology. After growing up as an elite athlete in systems built for men, Esther set out to rethink training for women through science, and cycle-based coaching. In our conversation, we also talk about her recent ovarian cancer advocacy, and why understanding and listening to our bodies is more important than ever.
You grew up as an elite athlete. What was that journey like?
I loved running when I was young. I felt free. I ran barefoot and just enjoyed it. But when I was about 13, I started taking it really seriously. I was training up to 80–100km a week at 14 or 15. I was put under pressure to lose weight and look a certain way. I ended up under-fuelling, lost my menstrual cycle, and developed stress fractures. I didn’t understand then how important a cycle is for bone health and overall health. Eventually, I quit running at 18 and took five years off.
What changed when you came back to running?
When I came back, I did it differently. I fuelled properly. I listened to my body. And I actually performed better. I won national titles again and represented New Zealand. But this time without breaking my body. That contrast of my personal experiences is really what led to Femmi.
For people who don’t know Femmi, what is it?
Femmi started in 2020 as one-onone run coaching for women. We talk about cycles, contraception, postpartum stages, just all the life stages that affect women’s training. Now we also have an app. You can track your cycle or tell us if you’re on contraception or postpartum, to align your training with your hormones. We also have medical experts, including endocrinologists, and physiologists answering community questions inside the app.
And we run Femmi Friday communities, which are safe spaces where women meet, run together, and talk about things they wouldn’t talk about elsewhere. We now have 21 communities across New Zealand, Australia, and the UK.
Why is aligning training with female physiology so important?
Women aren’t built like men. We need more body fat. We’re not meant to be as lean as men. Our hormones impact recovery, energy, performance. There’s this short-game mentality of lose weight, train harder, get quick results. But the long game is different. Fuel properly. Train consistently. Keep your cycle. Stay healthy.
I’ve seen so many women run personal bests while keeping a regular cycle and fuelling properly. One athlete I coach went from a 42-minute 10k to a 39-minute 10k, and she’s healthier than ever.
You also recently completed a 42-minute-a-day movement challenge for ovarian cancer awareness. What inspired that?
Last July, I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. I’d gone for an ultrasound because of abdominal pain. It was staged at 1A. I was incredibly lucky it was caught early.
The five-year survival rate in New Zealand is about 42%. That means more
than half of women diagnosed with ovarian cancer won’t be alive in five years. It’s the deadliest gynaecological cancer, but also the lowest funded.
There’s a huge lack of awareness. Many women think a cervical smear tests for ovarian cancer but it doesn’t. Around 60–70% of women are diagnosed in emergency departments, often at stage 3 or 4.
So in February, I committed to moving 42 minutes every day and raised $7,000 for the Ovarian Cancer Foundation NZ.
The more awareness we create, the earlier it can be caught.
What’s next for you?
I’m taking things a bit slower. I started working part-time at Raglan Roast. It’s been really nice to take some pressure off after six intense years building a startup and going through health challenges. What is your one message for young female athletes and women overall?
Look after your body. You’re going to be in it for your whole life. And if you can, see your menstrual cycle as something powerful. It’s a vital sign of health. Be proud of it.
Catch the full interview on Raglan Community Radio’s How to Make It Work, Mondays at 12:30 pm, or listen anytime via the station’s website, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts.
Rooted in colour, memory and craftsmanship, Lin Van Craenenbroeck's work transforms fabric into story. Drawing on a lifelong instinct for texture and pattern, she creates garments that carry both heritage and individuality — pieces that feel joyful, expressive and deeply personal.
How would you describe your artworks or style to someone seeing it for the first time?
I create mosaic style original clothes. They are one-off creations made with new, vintage and recycled materials used in an unusual colour and pattern way, becoming `wearable art`
What inspires your work?
I am a colour addict. Being fascinated and obsessed with colours, textures, designs, material and fabrics. My creative brain never stops.
I am like a little kid in a candy shop when surrounded by the depth and the beauty of colour, let it be in nature, a painting or in an art gallery, even an interesting house or space in a street... It sparks my creative energy, my mind starts creating, and colourcombos are made.
Can you tell us about your creative process, where does an idea usually begin for you?
Having been a window dresser and mosaic artist in Belgium for 15 years, every creation starts as a blank canvas. Mixing unusual colours and textures comes very naturally to me, since I was really young.
I don`t really have to think about it, it evolves naturally. I know every single bit of material and fabric I have got, and believe me that is a lot!
Usually when I have new material, I get very excited because instinctively I know already in my head what I am going to create...
What’s one piece or project you’re most proud of, and what makes it special?
My most stand-out creations are the jackets and long coats made from the NZ vintage woollen blankets. Having done 20 years of markets around NZ, I have been become well known for my well tailored blanket creations where I mix all the colours and patterns of the vintage NZ blankets with vintage lace and trimmings that I source from Belgium. To finish the garment off I use pottery buttons handmade by a Raglan artist. By using these NZ icon blankets and the Belgian vintage braiding, I am bringing my two cultures, homes together in one piece of wearable art.
Have you faced any creative blocks or challenges? How do you push through them?
Being creative and self employed is not always easy. There are ups and downs, confidence and self doubt but overall when you create with your pure soul and heart, you always find a way to push through because that inner love of what you want to do always wins.
I have had some health issues a couple years ago and still ongoing. My markets used to be my main outlet for my weekly creations; there I could see the reactions of the customers of what I had made; it boosted my creative energy.
But having terrible back issues, I had to give the markets up and find another way to still be creative and make a living but in a slower more constant pace, so I started working and creating from our studio/gallery .
And because having done 20 years of markets I got quite a fan base who come and find me in Raglan now. Creative blocks make you dig deeper to feel what you, your inner you and your body needs. I do think they are necessary for a creative being to evolve.
How has living or working in a small town like Raglan shaped your journey as an artist?
I moved here from Belgium in 2006 with my family. As a newbie European, I still remember that first day arriving in Raglan. That freedom feeling that anything
was possible. That creative energy that I felt instantly in Raglan, sparked for me that freedom to create… That freedom feeling back then changed my being forever. And a dream came true; I never have been happier in my life than being a creator on this side of the world. I love my life in NZ.
Who are some artists or people who have inspired you, locally or globally?
There are quite a few people who inspire me, Frida Kahlo, Gaudi… But my biggest inspiration must be my granddad. My granddad was a tailor. His workshop was near the river Schelde in Antwerp Belgium and he made suits and uniforms for the sailors. He was my hero; if you saw him you saw me. My mum sent me his old brand labels to use on my garments but they were 70 years old and they fell apart when I started sewing them on, so I got them remade here and to this day I still use the design of my granddad's label.
What’s next for you - any upcoming projects or exhibitions?
The coming years I feel that I want to expand in making more different products out of the vintage NZ woollen blankets. Our gallery space and a few markets a year and WOMAD festival will keep me busy, but still bring me a lot of joy. So for now I will keep colouring myself happy with colourful, happy creations.
Where can people see your garments and how do they get in touch with you ?
You can find all my creations in my studio at MADE GALLERY, 20 Bow Street, Raglan. Hop on in if you want to talk to me about making a coat or jacket out of your passed-on blankets from the previous generation; I get a lot of orders for those.
Contact me on FB or Insta: mozartraglan .
email: lin.at.moz.art@gmail.com
Phone: 02102430354
BY EDITH SYMES
When qualified personal trainer Lisa Conwell converted her garage into a gym soon after Covid, the tools and motorbikes had to go — so she could claim an adequate workspace for the client base she wanted to build.
Now five years on, her studio gym with a difference is open from seven most mornings, and as early as six. This prior bodybuilder brings her expertise to a mainly mature local clientele wanting regular one-on-one sessions to build strength, or whether it be to help fix a frozen shoulder, weak knees or simply to aid recovery after surgery related trauma.
Lisa, now 55, says her own training is not about being skinny or pumping iron for the “sculpted” body shape that wins competitions any more: it’s about working on strength, mobility and flexibility to help us as we age.
“It’s all about feeling good about ourselves,” she insists. No surprise then that Lisa’s studio gym — or office as she calls it, preaching on a padded bench to do her paperwork — is simply called ‘The Good Space’.
Lined and carpeted with large wall-sized mirrors, this one–time garage sports an impressive array of equipment, from the expected spin bikes and rowing machine, Swiss balls, to the more complicated leg extension and leg curl machine for quads and hamstrings. A Rip60 for body-weighted strength and stability training. Plus a formidable-looking Force G20 strength trainer that completes a total-body workout.
Lisa demonstrates the G20s versatility: A fixed bar for bench and shoulder presses which build upper body muscle mass, to squats for the lower body. Padded straps for enhanced grip when doing dead lifts and barbell rows — helpful exercises, Lisa explains, when grip strength starts to fade as we age.
Lisa loves what she does, citing fitness and wellbeing as “a passion I’ve had ever since I can remember”.
She started out somewhat reluctantly at aged 14 following her Mother to the gym at Mt Maunganui. By the age of 16 she became hooked and got her weightlifting belt which was used for back support when squatting and lifting up to 100 kilos.
“I can still fit it”, she tells the Chronicle proudly.
Lisa went on to get a degree in fitness and nutrition, then worked in Auckland gyms with fitness pioneer
and legendary weightlifter Don Oliver. She remembers All Blacks coming in, and helping them with their training sessions and stretching for muscle fatigue at the end of a workout.
“Oh my gosh, their flexibility was like a brick!” she laughs.
It was early 2000s when this 5’2” human dynamite honed her power lifting and bodybuilding skills, winning trophies — on display at ‘The Good Space’ — in various world competitions. Back in Auckland she worked with physio, opened and operated private gyms, also travelling and working overseas with various “bigwigs” about whom she will divulge no secrets.
One local client happy to sing her praises, is renowned potter Tony Sly, who’s based at the wharf in Raglan and is an original client, among a couple more, from when she set up business in Smith Street five years ago.
Tony reckons that at 65 he’s “the fittest and strongest I’ve ever been” — thanks to Lisa‘s personalised approach, good technique and the year–round workouts in what he calls a private sanctuary.
Lisa’s focus these days is far away from the body-sculpting of old: now it’s more on mindfulness, strength, flexibility and mental health. Respecting the body as it ages - “that’s my niche”, she says.
Working with women through menopause is paramount, for instance, as their bodies change and respond differently. Helping mature clients become fitter and stronger for leisure time activities is an important part of her work.
“I do challenge clients when necessary”, Lisa admits, citing clients in their 70s being able to lift far more weight after regular workouts. “They think they can’t do it, but I only encourage what I know they can do safely”.
Positivity is a powerful tool at ‘The Good Space’.
Raglan is known as one of Aotearoa’s homes of surfing, so it felt only right that the 14th Aotearoa Surf Film Festival (ASFF) kicked off its nationwide tour right here on the West Coast.
Now in its 14th year, the festival has grown into New Zealand’s premier touring surf film event. Founded in 2013 by filmmaker Nick Stevenson, and now directed by Louis Murphy-Harris, ASFF travels the length of the country over 12 weeks, bringing a curated selection of international and Kiwi surf films to 26 coastal communities and more than 5,000 audience members.
A Raglan Kick-Off
This year, Raglan had the honour of hosting the opening nights. Tour manager Max Came says the decision to start in Raglan “just made sense.”
“It’s been amazing,” he says. “The community here is incredible, so tightknit. Before the show, everyone was chatting. The chatter was even drowning out the music. Everyone was in jandals, barefoot, just relaxed. You definitely don’t get that everywhere in the country.”
Due to high demand, a second screening was added. Both nights shared the same programme but as Max points out, “each time it’s fresh. It’s a new audience.”
For someone delivering his first tour as manager, Raglan set the bar high. “The level of surfing here is really high,” he says. “And the level of passion shown by everyone involved in the surf community is really cool.”
For Vanessa Mateja, whose family owns Solscape, hosting the festival has become a late-summer ritual. “For the past six or seven years that we’ve hosted, there’s always good swell and the weather is always nice,” she laughs.
BY ANNIKA STRICKER
But more than the conditions, it’s the community aspect she values most. “One of the things I love about hosting the Surf Film Festival here is that it’s such a great way for the community to come together. It’s a big community event, and it’s so nice to see everyone.”
With its outdoor setting, and ocean views, Solscape aligns seamlessly with the festival’s ethos. “You’re looking out to the ocean, you see the waves rolling in,” Vanessa says. “It’s outside, surrounded by nature. It’s just a lovely setting.”
Max agrees. “It feels relaxed and good-natured here. It completely aligns with the values of the festival, being environmentally conscious, aware of our surroundings, and centred around community.”
From Core Surf to Deep Storytelling
This year’s official selection includes four Kiwi films and five international features, chosen from more than 50 submissions. A panel of judges, including surf industry personalities Craig ‘CPL’ Levers, Gavin Bisman, Christy Prior and Amber Jones, assessed entries based on cinematography, storytelling, surfing performance, innovation, environmental
messaging, diversity and soundtrack. “It sounds like this year was the hardest selection they’ve ever had,” Max says. “The level of filmmaking just keeps getting better.”
The programme strikes a deliberate balance between raw, high-performance surf edits and deeper, story-driven documentaries. “We have the classic surf films that are all about surfers doing crazy stunts. And then we have the ones with deeper storytelling,” Max says. “But it’s nice to find the balance. Hopefully the people who are there for the storytelling can appreciate the core surfing, and vice versa.”
One standout for many was the film Wahine Waveriders, a Riverton-based story following three generations of female surfers united by their love of the ocean. Vanessa calls it her favourite, too. “It was a beautiful glimpse into a small South Island town,” she says. “And it was inspiring to see one of the women’s journey after suffering a stroke, feeling called to help other women through surfing.”
The last film of the evening Haus Tambuna took audiences to Papua New Guinea, exploring traditional wave-riding
practices and the ceremonial harvesting of trees to craft balsa surfboards. The film wove together indigenous knowledge, sustainability and surf culture while contrasting ancient practices with the modern global surf industry.
The film screening ended with a big round of applause. For a town where surfing is woven into everyday life, Raglan has firmly cemented its place as the perfect starting point for Aotearoa’s biggest celebration of surf storytelling. As Vanessa puts it: “We look forward to hosting it again next year. It’s always fun.”
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Tucked into a cleverly designed tiny home on Bow Street, the Unreal Clubhouse is bringing a whole new golf experience to Raglan. Using state-of-the-art simulator technology, players can practice their swing, play famous courses from around the world, or enjoy a social round with friends. We Chat to Deane Parkes to hear all about it.
Can you describe your new business?
The Unreal Clubhouse is a purpose built golf simulator inside a tiny home. It has the latest state of the art equipment for people to practice, play and even mini putt inside. From the practice side there is an amazing amount of data to show you what's good and what's not about your swing. Or you can play a round of golf at almost any course in the world with over 2000 courses available. Ever wanted to play at Pebble Beach, Augusta or even Kauri Cliffs in NZ? Now you can!
How did you come up with the idea and why is Raglan a good location?
Karma Tiny Homes sponsors the XDL- Xtreme Drivers League - with the New Zealand long blacks, and they were wanting a coaching/club fitting pod. It was quite a challenging build,
but it works! Now it's set up in Raglan for locals and visitors to enjoy, either for fun or to take their golf to the next level. Especially on rainy days!
How was your tiny home business an asset with the set up?
The simulator is based on the smallest tiny home we make (8x3m) and is the perfect platform for a unique build. It is functional, moveable and I think also looks quite stylish. We also custom build golf simulators and the benefits are that it can be towed with a ute and moved easily if you move houses. They are $69,500 fully set up and ready to go.
Can you talk us through the experience for your clients?
So the unreal clubhouse is completely automated. You book online through the website, pay and then just turn up. You basically hit a real golf ball into an impact screen with a projected image on it. There are instructions to help with everything. So you can enjoy some golf in a private, comfortable and air conditioned space, all year round.
What benefits does a golf simulator give a keen golfer?
It’s really cool. Either just for fun with some mates or if you want to come and spend some time perfecting your swing. We are very lucky to have access to
such an amazing piece of equipment in Raglan, especially with our long wet winters, and all you want to do is hit a golf ball.
Do you have to be experienced at golf to enjoy it?
Not at all. We have had lots of people who don’t play golf enjoying the privacy or social side of golf in the Clubhouse. There are many fantasy courses like Jurassic Park which are neat. Even for kids. There is a set of right and left handed clubs for people to use for free.
How long are the sessions?
The sessions are 55 minutes each and cost $30/hour regardless of how
many people are using it. Extra time can be added online if you and your mates are having heaps of fun or locked in battle and want to finish a game off.
Where are you located?
The unreal Clubhouse is set up at the front of the Raglan Club Inc on Bow St. Hopefully people will support both businesses, as we all know it’s not easy to survive in a small town.
How do people book in and make contact?
Just book online at unrealclubhouse. co.nz. We will be having open days and a winter league, so keep an eye out for what’s happening. Enjoy!
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Raglan’s mountain bike trails are a muchloved part of the local landscape, built by passionate volunteers and enjoyed by riders of all ages.
Like any well-used track, the trails need ongoing care. Weather, regular use, and natural wear mean maintenance is essential to keep them safe, flowing, and fun. The local mountain bike club is now calling on community support to help maintain existing trails and continue improving them for the future.
Funds raised will go directly toward trail maintenance and upgrades – particularly features such as berms and jumps - along with professional support where needed. The club would also like to acknowledge Raglan Hire Centre for providing a great deal on digger hire to support the trail work.
Together, the community can help ensure Raglan’s MTB trails remain a special place to ride for years to come.
Every month, the Karioi Project shares ways we're working together with our community to protect biodiversity - our native birds, forests, and coastlines - keeping Whāingaroa thriving. As the sun dips behind Mount Karioi, bats come alive. Thanks to recent acoustic monitoring, their secret night-time world is being revealed across local farms.
Over recent months we’ve confirmed pekapeka-tou-roa (long-tailed bats) on a bunch of properties around the Karioi landscape. These tiny native bats hunt insects at night above streams and sheltering bush and are rarely seen. But thanks to the care and commitment of local landowners, they are still here. On these properties are wetlands, remnant bush and stream margins that shelter threatened native species, including pekapeka-tou-roa (long-tailed bats) and matuku hūrepo (Australasian bittern).
Many landowners have spent years fencing waterways, planting natives and protecting kahikatea stands, often long before anyone talked about biodiversity outcomes. Now they are beginning to see the results of all their hard work, with wildlife slowly returning to the places where it once thrived.
This summer, we’ve been using acoustic bat monitors. Our native bats are tiny, so we detect them by recording their ultrasonic calls at night. Deploying the monitors has become a real community effort - farmers have driven us across paddocks and into hard-to-reach places just to help place a small recorder, and children from Matapihi Kindergarten were
delighted to help us set one up and learn what it was listening for.
When we later confirmed they had bats, the response was genuine excitement. For some people, it’s the first time they’ve known bats were there at all - the reward after years of caring for their land.
We’re now working with willing landowners to extend landscape-scale pest control - adding possum, mustelid and feral cat control to help protect these habitats.
Biodiversity is being restored across our rural landscape, led by the people who know and love this land well.
This article is proudly supported by Raglan Boat Charters.
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Delving into the kitchens of passionate home cooks, chatting with local food artisans, and exploring the creations of our local foodies.
To get in touch - recipe feedback, comments, nominating a foodie friend or let us know what you have going on (producers) E: raglanfoodjourneys@gmail.com
As we head into March and our gardens and markets overflow with the abundance of late summer, it feels like the perfect moment to celebrate what’s growing in our own backyards.
Tomatoes are heavy on the vine and courgettes seem to multiply overnight. It’s a season of colour, flavour and plenty.
To mark it, I asked a few of our epic Raglan foodies to share a favourite recipe — something that captures the essence of this time of year and makes the most of the harvest at hand.
Alix and Justin from The Shack share a family favourite...
This courgette loaf is a family staple. We cook it all summer long, and it’s a great way to use up that glut of end-of-summer courgettes. We use a variation of this in our cabinet at The Shack most days.
Ingredients:
375g courgette, grated
1 brown onion, finely diced
1 red capsicum, finely diced
1 cup grated cheese
½ cup canola oil
5 standard eggs
½ cup crumbled feta
½ cup grated cheese (extra)
1 cup self-raising flour
Salt and pepper, to taste
Gluten-free option:
Replace the self-raising flour with 1 cup gluten-free flour and 1½ teaspoons baking powder.
Optional addition:
Add a couple of chopped rashers of bacon, if desired.
Method:
1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (moderate).
2. Grate the courgette and finely dice the onion and red capsicum.
3. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl & mix well.
4. Pour into a well-greased quiche or flan tin.
5. Sprinkle a little extra cheese on top.
6. Bake for 30–40 minutes, or until golden brown on top and set in the centre.
Rocco & Kate from Piacè Pizza share their homemade focaccia recipe — a perfect accompaniment to late-summer harvest salads or shared meals.
Ingredients:
470 ml lukewarm water
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons yeast
1 tablespoon olive oil
570 g flour
Extra olive oil, for the pan & topping
Toppings of your choice (olives, tomatoes, etc.)
Method:
1. In a large bowl, combine the lukewarm water, salt, yeast and olive oil. Mix well.
2. Add the flour and mix until the dough is thoroughly combined.
3. Cover the bowl with a plate or clean tea towel and leave to rest at room temperature.
4. Every 30 mins, fold the dough in from all 4 sides.
5. Repeat this folding process four times.
6. After the fourth fold, generously coat a rectangular baking dish with olive oil. Don’t be shythis helps create a beautifully crisp base.
7. Transfer the dough to the oiled dish. Cover again (preferably with another dish, as the dough will rise well) and leave to rest for a further 1 hour at room temperature.
8. Before baking, drizzle extra olive oil over the top and add your chosen toppings.
9. Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C for 20–25 mins, or until golden and cooked through.
Tip:
Wet your hands before folding the dough. This is a high-hydration dough, so it can be sticky and may cling to your fingers. Keeping your hands slightly wet makes it much easier to handle.
You can find Piacè on Wainui Road or follow them on Instagram @piace.raglan
Meche & Bruno from Pablitos Kai share a classic summer dish from Uruguay that is often enjoyed warm or cold on hot days.
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Ingredients: 1 kg beef suitable for grilling (short ribs, flank steak or sirloin) & Coarse salt
Method:
1. Pat the beef dry with paper towels.
2. Season generously on all sides with coarse salt.
3. Cook over medium heat on a barbecue or in a grill pan until done to your liking. Alternatively, roast in a preheated oven at 180°C for 45–60 minutes, depending on the cut and thickness.
SALSA CRIOLLA
Ingredients:
2 ripe tomatoes, finely diced
1 small onion (white or red), finely diced
½ red capsicum, finely diced
3 tablespoons olive oil
1–2 tablespoons red wine vinegar or lemon juice
Salt, to taste
Optional: chopped parsley or oregano
4. Remove from the heat & allow to rest for 10 mins.
5. Slice thinly across the grain.
6. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Method:
1. Combine the tomatoes, onion & capsicum in a bowl.
3. Mix gently to combine.
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2. Add the olive oil, red wine vinegar or lemon juice, and salt.
4. Allow to rest for 10–15 minutes before serving to let the flavours develop.
Follow Pablitos Kai on Facebook or Instagram @pablitos_kai to see where their food truck is located & to sample their unique Latin American & Kiwi food fusion.
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Arts Weekend (RAW) is ramping up again and March is ‘Registration Month’ with some important dates that should not be missed.
If you’re new to RAW, an established fave on the trail, or just a little inquisitive about how RAW could work for you, read on!
RAW Registration Opens
Monday 9 March @ 8am @ www. raglanartsweekend.nz
Registration for RAW studios (both solo and group studios) opens for 3 weeks max. This is a ‘first come-first served’ approach to keep it fair for all. You can ONLY register online. If you register successfully – you are in.
To register, you will need a few high quality photos in landscape format, a biography, a 20 word (or less) one liner for the brochure, a studio address for the weekend and a bank card for payment. Visit our web site’s Artist FAQs for an explanation of the fees.
Applications Open for The Hatch
Monday 9 March @ thehatch@ raglanartscentre.co.nz
Applications for The Hatch Emerging Artists Group open for 6 weeks. 15 artists will be selected from the applications. More info is available on our website. Your email application does not guarantee your entry.
RAW Registration Closes
Monday 30 March @ 8am – or sooner if at capacity
Registration for RAW standalone studios (both solo and groups) closes. Be aware that we usually fill all the available spots (around 45) before registration closes - get in quick!
The Hatch Applications Close
Monday 20 April @ 8am
Applications for The Hatch close at this date. The Hatch will then assess applications and a group of 15 emerging artists will be selected and communicated to all applicants on Thursday 30 April.
Visit www.raglanartsweekend.nz for more information, to register online or obtain more information for The Hatch application.
RAW will be held over Labour Weekend, 24 to 26 October 2026.
Anightof soulful sounds and genre-blending grooves is coming up, featuring three unique acts bringing their own flavour to the stage.
NiKo picked up the guitar young after watching School of Rock and hasn’t really put it down since. Originally from Canada and now living in Aotearoa, he plays soulful, easy-flowing folk and blues with touches of slide guitar.
Tamma & Bede met while performing on an original music show and quickly fell for each other’s sound. Now sharing life, stage, and parenthood, their grassroots music blends harmonica, loops, and natural chemistry.
TeamSquad bring a neon-soaked mix of synth soul, prog-soul and post-disco grooves inspired by early 80s legends. For this special show, they’ll be reimagining their music in an intimate acoustic format.
Dutch/New Zealand trio
MY BABY are returning to Aotearoa this March with their Echo album tour, finishing the run with a show at The Yard in Raglan on Saturday 21 March.
Known worldwide for their electrifying live performances, MY BABY blend bluesy roots, delta trance rhythms and psychedelic grooves into a sound that’s both hypnotic and danceable. Their latest album Echo, released last year, builds on this signature style with pulsating rhythms, swirling guitars and ethereal vocals inspired by ancient myths and archetypal stories.
Formed by New Zealander Daniel “Da Freez” Johnston alongside Dutch siblings Cato and Joost van Dijck, the band have built a devoted following in New Zealand and internationally. Recent highlights include performing at Glastonbury Festival and supporting Alanis Morissette in Amsterdam.
The law surrounding property owned by couples and its division when they separate is governed by the Property (Relationships) Act 1976. The Act provides options for how parties can divide their property by agreement before, during, and after their relationship ends. At Gina Jansen Lawyers, we provide advice regarding relationship property division, so we put together some helpful FAQs.
What relationships does the Property (Relationships) Act apply to?
The PRA applies to married/civil union couples, and de facto couples in a relationship for at least 3 years. The Act also applies to couples in a de facto relationship for less than 3 years who have children and where not making an order would cause serious injustice, and to couples in a de facto relationship for less than 3 years where one partner makes substantial contributions to the relationship and not making an order would cause serious injustice. In these instances, shares are divided in accordance with contributions to the relationship.
What is Relationship & Separate Property?
Under the Act, property can be classified as either relationship property or separate property. Property classified as relationship property is divided equally, i.e. 50/50. For example, the family home and family chattels are always relationship property no matter whose name they are in or how they were acquired. Other assets may also be classified as relationship property depending on the
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circumstances in which the asset was bought, used, created, or otherwise mixed up with other relationship property and can include: income earned during the relationship, property bought by either partner during the relationship, the value of life insurance, KiwiSaver and superannuation paid for during the relationship, property bought with the proceeds of separate property for common use/benefit, and gifts or inheritances that have been intermingled with relationship property (for example, inheritances paid into joint bank accounts). If it’s not classified as relationship property, then the property is separate property. Ownership of separate property stays with the partner who owns it. Separate property includes: property bought with the
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proceeds of sale of property owned by either partner before the relationship began and not required for common use or benefit, family heirlooms or taonga, gifts and inherited property which a partner receives during the relationship.
What Does ‘Contributions to the Relationship’ Mean?
The Court may decide that relationship property is to be divided according to the contributions of the partners instead of on a 50/50 equal sharing basis. If property is divided according to the contributions of the partners to the relationship, both financial and non-financial contributions can be taken into account, such as: caring for children or elderly relatives, managing the household so that one partner can build a business, and working outside the home so that a partner can gain qualifications.
We Have Separated. What Now?
Fortunately, the vast majority of couples are able to reach agreement on how their property will be divided. Written agreements should be undertaken by a relationship property lawyer to ensure it is binding and enforceable, as the law requires that each partner must receive independent legal advice, with each lawyer certifying the agreement on behalf of the partner he/she represents. Where a couple can’t agree about how property should be divided, then it’s important to get advice from a relationship property lawyer. That may not sound like good news, but a good relationship property lawyer will ensure that you receive sound, realistic advice and will help you to correctly identify and classify what is relationship property and each party’s contributions to it, along with helping to find and reach solutions by agreement and without the intervention of the Courts. Got more questions? Connect with us on Insta, Facebook, or via www.ginajansen.co.nz
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Easy Care Modern Home | Set in a private cul de sac with a peaceful elevated outlook, this modern brick home offers something genuinely scarce in Raglan, modern construction and low maintenance grounds, with soft water glimpses. Built in 2017 with double glazing throughout, it is warm, quiet and incredibly hard to replace in this tightly held pocket of town.
Sue Hall 021 745 465 sueh@lodge.co.nz
Donna Southwick 021 764 405 donnas@lodge.co.nz
$620,000 $1,050,000
Wake Up To Water Views | Positioned on the sought-after Rangitahi Peninsula, this 528m2 freehold section offers an exceptional opportunity to create your dream home in one of Raglan’s most desirable new communities. Wake up to beautiful water views and the tranquil rhythm of coastal life, surrounded by natural beauty, modern architecture, and a strong sense of community.
Stephen Parkes 021 899 159 stephenp@lodge.co.nz
Simone Parkes 021 424 663 simonep@lodge.co.nz
Ocean Views & Exceptional Living | Positioned directly across from the shoreline, this architecturally designed residence captures the essence of refined coastal living. Every detail has been considered to frame the sweeping waterfront vistas, while its design by Elevate Architectural Transportable delivers the perfect balance of contemporary elegance and coastal charm.
Megan Smith 021 796 033 megans@lodge.co.nz
$1,049,000
Elevate Your Dream In The Heart Of Raglan | Are you dreaming of coastal living in the popular holiday retreat of Raglan? Well here is a rare chance to secure this premium site in a tightly held location. 50b Bow street Raglan is an elevated 699m2 yet flat section, primed & ready to build your home, stylish holiday retreat or smart investment in one of New Zealand’s most loved surf towns.
Neil Archer 027 590 6592 neila@lodge.co.nz
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Sunshine Rise - Nature’s Retreat | Nestled in a peaceful cul-de-sac, 11 Sunshine Rise presents a rare opportunity to secure a three bedroom home on a generous 941sqm site, positioned in one of Raglan’s most desirable coastal pockets. This is more than just a property, it’s a harmonious retreat designed for a lifestyle of balance, sustainability and relaxation. Set on an elevated 941sqm freehold site, the home is perfectly positioned to capture all day sun while overlooking a lush native bush reserve, offering a sense of calm and privacy that is increasingly hard to find.
Jono Hutson 021 488 766
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Townhouse Living with Ease - North Point Residences | Blending modern style with relaxed coastal appeal, this beautifully designed townhouse offers effortless, low maintenance living, perfect for those dreaming of a laid-back lifestyle by the sea. Upstairs, a generous open plan kitchen and lounge area provides multiple vantage points of the inner harbour. Expansive sliders span the width of the living space, opening onto a sun soaked deck and creating seamless indoor/outdoor flow ideal for entertaining guests. The contemporary kitchen is equipped with quality appliances and complemented by striking Victorian ash oak flooring and balustrades, adding warmth and character to the light filled interior.
Jono Hutson 021 488 766
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Harbour And Bar Views, With Productive Garden | Enjoy views of the Inner Harbour, Mt Karioi, the Raglan Bar, all perfectly framed by stunning sunsets. Thoughtfully developed, this 831sqm paradise offers an idyllic blend of self sufficiency, privacy and possibility. It’s an exceptional opportunity for couples or families ready to embrace their urban, lifestyle dream. Set back from the road, the property immediately welcomes you into your own private haven. A low maintenance, landscaped garden showcases a relaxed mix of natives, fruit trees and shrubs. Wrapped in timber and warmed by time, the home features a solid terracotta tile roof and retains it’s original character.
Jono Hutson 021 488 766
jonoh@lodge.co.nz
$1,250,000
Home & Income Opportunity | Be In For Summer | Thoughtfully designed by Orange Architecture and meticulously crafted by Hardie Homes, this property offers more than meets the eye. Positioned in a private, sunny location just a short stroll from the water’s edge and set against the backdrop of a generous green reserve, it perfectly blends modern comfort with the natural beauty of the peninsula. Private from the main residence, the selfcontained space boasts a good sized bathroom and independent gas supply for added comfort and flexibility. Designed for future potential, this structure is well engineered to support a second level.
Jono Hutson 021 488 766
jonoh@lodge.co.nz
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Whether you’re buying or selling, let our local knowledge guide your next property move. Contact us today for a free property appraisal or to discuss your real estate goals.
Tony Kerapa
021 284 8633
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021 170 9652
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Raglan, this property with waterfront access presents a building platform positioned to make the most of the bush outlook through to incredible harbour views. Open times are planned around the tide - rides across the harbour by boat leaving from the wharf in Raglan will be provided.
with waterfront access presents a building platform positioned to make the most of the bush outlook through to incredible harbour views. Open times are planned around the tide - rides across the harbour by boat leaving from the wharf in Raglan will be provided.
RAGLAN 215B Benseman Road
RAGLAN 215B Benseman Road
As Good as it Gets
As Good as it Gets
Richard Thomson M 027 294 8625
ready-to-build platform with power to the site
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•Endless potential - Create your ideal home, holiday getaway, or lifestyle haven
•Endless potential - Create your ideal home, holiday getaway, or lifestyle haven
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RAGLAN 28 Robertson Street
Move In and Live
RAGLAN 28 Robertson Street Move In and Live
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The tree-lined driveway and landscaped gardens welcome you to a home where nature and design meet. Set on 1.42ha with breathtaking views, this property presents three large bedrooms, master with ensuite and walk-in wardrobe, plus self-contained studio. Featuring expansive eaves, outdoor fire and amazing deck. The 75m² boat shed is designed to support a trailer yacht and two covered carparks.
The tree-lined driveway and landscaped gardens welcome you to a home where nature and design meet. Set on 1.42ha with breathtaking views, this property presents three large bedrooms, master with ensuite and walk-in wardrobe, plus self-contained studio. Featuring expansive eaves, outdoor fire and amazing
The tree-lined driveway and landscaped gardens welcome you to a home where nature and design meet. Set on 1.42ha with breathtaking views, this property presents three large bedrooms, master with ensuite and walk-in wardrobe, plus self-contained studio. Featuring expansive eaves, outdoor fire and amazing deck. The 75m² boat shed is designed to support a trailer yacht and two covered carparks.
RAGLAN 77 Wallis Street
RAGLAN 4 Maungatawhiri Road
RAGLAN 4 Maungatawhiri Road
RAGLAN 4 Maungatawhiri Road
Exceptional
Don’t Miss This One!
Exceptional Location - Unbeatable Water Views
Don’t Miss This One!
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bathroom, polished wood floors, and a cozy log burner. Enjoy open-plan living and large decks with rural views. Includes single garage, workshop, and a self-contained unit. Set on 7,220m² with space for gardens, pets, or grazing. A lifestyle gem in the vibrant Te Mata community.
Set in a quiet spot with views over the Harbour and Mt Karioi, this modern three-bedroom home offers two living areas, two bathrooms and great indoor-outdoor flow. The open-plan living opens to a large deck with uninterrupted views. Generous bedrooms include master with ensuite. A double basement garage adds convenience. Close to Raglan’s cafes, shops, beaches and surf- move in and enjoy.
and large decks with rural views. Includes single garage, workshop, and a self-contained unit. Set on 7,220m² with space for gardens, pets, or grazing. A lifestyle gem in the vibrant Te Mata community.
Set in a quiet spot with views over the Harbour and Mt Karioi, this modern three-bedroom home offers two living areas, two bathrooms and great indoor-outdoor flow. The open-plan living opens to a large deck with uninterrupted views. Generous bedrooms include master with ensuite. A double basement garage adds convenience. Close to Raglan’s cafes, shops, beaches and surf- move in and enjoy.
Set in a quiet spot with views over the Harbour and Mt Karioi, this modern three-bedroom home offers two living areas, two bathrooms and great indoor-outdoor flow. The open-plan living opens to a large deck with uninterrupted views. Generous bedrooms include master with ensuite. A double basement garage adds convenience. Close to Raglan’s cafes, shops, beaches and surf- move in and enjoy.
WAITETUNA 2651 State Highway 23 Rural Bliss: 87ha Farm With Modern Amenities
Two bathrooms, one upstairs and one downstairs offer convenience and comfort. The downstairs area is set up as a studio unit, complete with a lounge, kitchenette, and a bedroom. The partially fenced section spans 794m² and has stunning water views as well as private access to the wharf.
Hinuera stone home on 1.12ha in a great location close to Raglan Township. Offering three bedrooms upstairs plus onebedroom self-contained unit downstairs that could be a private space or generate extra income. The surrounding decks are ideal for taking in the rural views. Included are two one-bedroom pods, each with own bathroom, could host extended family, guests or be an Air BnB opportunity.
This three-bedroom home offers an incredible opportunity to enjoy a holiday lifestyle all year. Two bathrooms, one upstairs and one downstairs offer convenience and comfort. The downstairs area is set up as a studio unit, complete with a lounge, kitchenette, and a bedroom. The partially fenced section spans 794m² and has stunning water views as well as private access to the wharf.
Hinuera stone home on 1.12ha in a great location close to Raglan Township. Offering three bedrooms upstairs plus onebedroom self-contained unit downstairs that could be a private space or generate extra income. The surrounding decks are ideal for taking in the rural views. Included are two one-bedroom pods, each with own bathroom, could host extended family, guests or be an Air BnB opportunity.
Hinuera stone home on 1.12ha in a great location close to Raglan Township. Offering three bedrooms upstairs plus onebedroom self-contained unit downstairs that could be a private space or generate extra income. The surrounding decks are ideal for taking in the rural views. Included are two one-bedroom pods, each with own bathroom, could host extended family, guests or be an Air BnB opportunity.
$650,000
RAGLAN
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This extraordinary property spans 87ha, offering a blend of luxury living and agricultural functionality. The brick and cedar home features three spacious bedrooms and two bathrooms. The home impresses with rural views from the extensive decking area. An old dairy shed, cattle yards, 13x9m shed, implement shed, stables, tack room and 60x20m arena offer farming and equestrian utility.
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and agricultural functionality. The brick and cedar home features three spacious bedrooms and two bathrooms. The home impresses with rural views from the extensive decking area. An old dairy shed, cattle yards, 13x9m shed, implement shed, stables, tack room and 60x20m arena offer farming
planted in mixed native trees creating a low maintenance lifestyle retreat with no restrictive covenants. A geotech report is available, the building platform is ready, and driveway has been formed.
has been fully fenced and entirely planted in mixed native trees creating a low maintenance lifestyle retreat with no restrictive covenants. A geotech report is available, the building platform is ready, and driveway has been formed.
decking area. An old dairy shed, cattle yards, 13x9m shed, implement shed, stables, tack room and 60x20m arena offer farming and equestrian utility.
planted in mixed native trees creating a low maintenance lifestyle retreat with no restrictive covenants. A geotech report is available, the building platform is ready, and driveway has been formed.
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RAGLAN Bare Land FOR
• Stage 1, Te Uku Village subdivsion, 5,000 - 6,000m2, asking $500K
• Four sections, 9A, 9B, 9C, and 61 Pond Road, 6,000 - 8,000m2, asking $600K
• Three Sections, 377, 337A and 337B Te Papatapu Road, 8,000m2, asking $550K
• 375 Okete Road, 8,000m2, price by negotiation 1597 Whaanga Road, 1.1007ha, asking $890K
• 467A Te Mata Road, 1.577ha, asking $565K 119 Te Papatapu Road, 5.271ha, asking $650K
• 201 Pond Road, 7.498ha, asking $900K 185 Waingaro Landing Road, 12. 4985ha, asking $780K
• Pond Road, 90.7128ha, asking $1.5M
• Te Akau Coast Road, 44.296ha, asking $630K Te Papatapu Road, 93.98ha, asking $1.58M
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HAPPENINGS IN OUR TOWN
The Yard Sale - Fashion Market 7 Mar with live DJ Rafiki, 10am - 3pm @ The Yard, Raglan
Māui Dolphin Day 2026 & the Recycled Raft Race 7 Mar 11am - 3pm @ Papahua, Marine Parade, Raglan Search on Whaingaroa Environment Centre FB for more info. Free and open to the public.
Mungo’s Hi Fi x Eva Lazarus 15 Mar @ Harbourview Hotel Tix: Undertheradar
My Baby 21 Mar @ The Yard, Raglan Tix: mybabywashere.com/live
Sense the Earth - Dance your Feet 22 Mar Feldenkrais & Nia workshop. 2pm - 4.30pm @ Te Uku Hall. Search on FB for more info. Tix: 0223064865 $49.00
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HAPPENINGS IN HAMILTON
Bic Runga - Red Sunset Tour 21 Mar @ BNZ Theatre, Hamilton Tix: Ticketmaster Balloons over Waikato 21-28 Mar @ Innes Common, Hamilton Lake & Waikato Uni
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Celebrate women - at a networking & podcast launch event at WYLD. Tix: Humantix $15 includes drinks & nibbles
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Come and korero about what to eat for a diabetes friendly diet, help to prepare the kai and share
Raglan Community House February 23rd, March 16th and 23rd 9 am till midday
Free entry, koha accepted to help cover costs. Limited to 12 per workshop.
Register on the day or at fiona@solotec.co.nz
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pine – 215.00, Pine –210.00, Blackwood 220.00, Phone 021 0771524.
LOCATION OF DEFIBRILLATORS IN RAGLAN
Defibrillators can save lives in the event of an accident or medical emergency. Here is where they are located in Raglan.
24 HOURS:
St John Raglan (11 Wainui Road)
St Peter's Anglican Chuch Hall (44 Bow Street)
Raglan Club (22 Bow Street)
Raglan Holiday Park (61 Marine Parade)
The Institute of Awesome (5B Whaanga Road)
The Hut Rangitahi (29 Rangitahi Rd)
Poihākena Marae - Yellow
Cabinet (222 Wainui Road)
Raglan Surf Life Saving Club (Ngarunui Beach) outside wall of the club (downstairs)
WORK HOURS:
Raglan Gym (32 Bow Street)
Raglan Medical Centre (9 Wallis Street)
Raglan Police (3 Wi Neera Street)
Xtreme Zero Waste (186 Te Hutewai Road)
Raglan Coastguard (Raglan Wharf)
Camp Raglan (578 Wainui Road)
e-Coast Marine Consulting (18 Calvert Road)
RAGLAN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY NEXT MEETING AGM - Tuesday 17 March at 1pm in the Church Hall, Stewart Street. Guest speaker - Sarah Oliver from Flowering Bean. Floral Art theme – Vertical Thrust. Normal competitions, display table, sales table, Garden Vibes, raffle, afternoon tea. All welcome.
RAGLAN JUNIOR RUGBY CLUB AGM, being held Thursday 5th March at 4pm, down at the Raglan Rugby Club.
ART - EVENTS - COMMUNITY
CROP SWAP. First and third Sundays of the month. 9.30 -10.30am at Bowling Club, James Street. Bring anything from the kitchen or garden to swap – seedlings, plants, produce, preserves, baking. It’s not direct swapping, we share abundance, and everyone gets a bit of everything! All welcome
RAGLAN GROWERS MARKET, 5-7pm Every Friday on Stewart Street Remember to bring your reusables!
5 STEWART STREET, RAGLAN
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RAGLAN FILM FESTIVAL 2026 Calling local filmmakers of all ages – enter now on our website www.raglanfilmfestival.co.nz. Films must be submitted by 6 March 2026, with family-friendly awards event 27 June.
CALL FOR ARTISTS The Clay Shed invites submissions for 2 themed group exhibitions - “Mugs, Mostly” April 4-11 and “Into The Blue” 30 May-13 June. Check our website for details and online registration form –www.raglanartscentre.co.nz or email info@ raglanartcentre.co.nz.
ART COMPETITION – MY DREAM IS HOPE All Raglan artists are invited to submit work for this competition and associated curated exhibition at the Raglan Arts Centre Gallery in April. A cash prize will be awarded in each of the 2 categories - for ages under 20 and open. For full details check our website raglanartscentre.co.nz or email gallery@raglanartscentre.co.nz.
RAGLAN CREATIVE MARKET – SUNDAY 8 MAR The best of Whaingaroa food, crafts and art. 9am – 2pm at the Old School, 5 Stewart Street, second Sunday of every month. For more info - www.raglanmarket.com. Join us after the market at 2.30pm for a hui to explore ways to keep the market thriving now and into the future – all welcome.
RAGLAN ARTS WEEKEND REGISTRATIONS OPEN 9 MARCH - for RAW and for The Hatch (emerging artists). Limited places, don’t delay! www.raglanartsweekend.nz/registration/ ARTIST HUDDLE - TUES 6 MARCH 6pm to 7pm @ The Old School. RAW 2026 update. All interested artists welcome
LOSING IT - FRIDAY 13 MARCH
A powerful new play exploring dementia, love and loss, by Sandra Shearer and Ceridwyn Parr. Followed by an informal discussion of the issues raised with the writers. Eva’s Room, 2pm. Tickets on the door, entry by koha.
SARAH SPARKLES ONE-NIGHT ART SALE - FRIDAY 13 MARCH A single evening to experience works in pottery, painting and drawing, with artworks available for purchase, selected artworks by silent auction. 6-9pm. Free entry.
LIVE AND LOCAL – FRIDAY 13 MAR Our regular showcase of awesome Whaingaroa talent – this month featuring long-time favourites TeamSquad and 2 more accomplished acts, brand new to our stage. Whare Tapere, 7.30-9.30pm, doors open 7pm. Recommended entry $10, Minimum $5 – pay what you can afford. Free entry for ages 17 and under. Licensed bar and café open.
Ragtimers Ukulele Group 2nd and every subsequent Wed 4pm Clay Shed Members’ Night weekly on Wed 5-7pm Karioi Quilts & Crafts Monthly on 2nd Thurs, 10am
Raglan Art Group restarts 6 Mar
Backgammon Club monthly on last Fri, 5pm Readers Book Club monthly on last Fri, 10.30am
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