Surf Club presented with new 4-wheel drive utility

Surf Lifeguards at Papamoa and Raglan are reaping the benefits of a new 4-wheel drive utility vehicle, supported through the generous funding of Pub Charity and an equipment trial program proudly supported by CB Norwood Distributors Ltd New Zealand and their local...

L J Hooker’s the one, say realty office staff

The latest development in Raglan’s real estate news saw Century 21 disappear from Bow Street this week with a bold re-brand to the ‘LJ Hooker’ name. But while Century 21, which has been around in Raglan for 22 years, is sending its staff down the road it’s only to...

Hot rods to hop over to beach

Raglan’s in for a free treat on Friday week with the chance to view close up some of the country’s top hot rods — and even catch some drag-strip racing of sorts. While the Pre ’49 Nationals will be based at the Kingsgate Hotel in Hamilton, the three-day event kicks...

Yoga on paddleboards an exercise in balance

There must be all sorts of ways Raglanites start their day, from a cup of tea or coffee to a “dawnie” surf, but yoga on a paddleboard has to rank as among the most unusual. Indeed, when I was invited by local venture Raglan Paddleboard to join in a session last Friday...

‘Quirky’ wee bach offers that real feeling of space

If you fancy a trip into space but can’t quite afford the current $US20-25 million fare, you could always compromise with your very own spaceship — at a handy Raglan base — for a fraction of the cost. Ocean Beach’s distinctive and much talked-about “moon house” has...