Boxed worms couriered around the country

by | Jan 15, 2012 | News

Every week, people all over the country are getting worms — and they have a Raglan woman to thank for it. “Hardy” little worms raised right here are being couriered far and wide, in boxes marked ‘perishable’, by local science teacher Angela Prain. In the case of a...

Big Fat Gypsy Wedding sews up sixth win in row

by | Jan 11, 2012 | News

Creative talent and three months of hard graft by a dedicated group of local women and their husbands saw the Big Fat Gypsy Wedding float scoop the awards in Raglan’s traditionally offbeat New Year’s Eve Parade. It was the Motor Neurone Support group’s sixth win in as...

Summer holiday tips from the Herbal Dispensary :

by | Jan 6, 2012 | News

Start the day with an organic juice, make your own or pop in and see us for a fresh made cup full of organic goodness. Put an organic sunscreen on at least a 1/2 hour before you the leave the house, and reapply after swimming or exercise Indulge in all the lovely...

Catwalk to horse-treks: Penny finds model life at Ruapuke

by | Jan 1, 2012 | News

Perhaps it was Penny Knuiman’s early grooming as a model when she was taught how to be powerful as well as feminine that stood her in good stead for the rugged Ruapuke lifestyle she leads today. Whatever, the former international model cum horsewoman loves the...

LEVITATE RAGLAN New Year’s Eve Festival

by | Dec 29, 2011 | News

While the weather forecast isn’t looking the best for this weekend, it’s still all go for Levitate Raglan. If you’re in Raglan over the silly season make sure to check out the only event that will be going all night and into the New Year. Enjoy the...

collectif – newspaper fashion

by | Dec 29, 2011 | News

Sophie Peacocke who grew up in Ruapuke and her cousin Laura Kay have published their own Fashion Magazine/Newspaper publication. ‘Collectif’ features fashion editorials with a mix of vintage and NZ designers blended together in a grunge and eclectic way. Sophie and...