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Celebrating a walkway built by the community
Brought to life by community fundraising, the original City-to-Surf Walkway will have its moment in the spotlight with a brand-new commemorative sign and ribbon-cutting celebration on Friday, November 7 at 5.30pm. Everyone is welcome to join the celebration, meet some...
Record numbers hit the gravel for Karioi Classic’s return
Close to 600 cyclists donned lycra and hit the gravel for the reprise of the legendary Karioi Classic. After a four-year break, founders Dirk De Ruysscher from the Cyclery Raglan and Lisa Thomson partnered with the Whāingaroa Raglan Destination Management Organisation...
Back on the bike for Karioi Classic founders
Karioi Classic would be nothing without Dirk De Ruysscher and Lisa Thomson at the wheel. The dynamic duo organised and hosted the very first event back in 2009. Dirk, who owns and runs the Raglan Cyclery and Lisa who is the Waikato District councillor for Raglan,...
Volunteer puts pedal to the metal for Karioi Classic
Like all community events, the Karioi Classic wouldn’t be a happening thing without the mahi of its volunteers. Lara Sweetman is the perfect example of a Karioi Classic volunteer who is passionate about supporting the event. “I’ve been there right from the very start,...
Waitetuna teen sets sights on Karioi Classic success
Young Waitetuna cyclist Cory Hartgill is “definitely” looking forward to the return in July of the Karioi Classic, and reckons he’s in it to win. Chances are – given his history – he could do just that. Because at 19 years old Cory already has three Karioi Classics...
Showcasing Shelley Rikys and her photography at the iHub
Shelley Rikys, a talented photographer, is among the artists featured at Raglan’s iHub. Her work captures the distinctive landscapes of Raglan, reflecting her connection and enjoyment of local settings. Beyond her photography, Shelley is also known for her commitment...
Get in the saddle for the Karioi Classic
Raglan’s finest gravel cycling event is returning on Sunday 27 July and the race is on to encourage more female riders. After a four-year break, the Karioi Classic is back on track with founders Dirk De Ruysscher from the Cyclery Raglan and Lisa Thomson partnering...
Raglan Town Water Supply
The history of the town water supply, the importance and history of the whenua (land) to hāpu and iwi, and the original mural are being collected to ensure future generations will know the stories of the past. Raglan's water comes from Waipatukahu or Riki Spring...
Water Reservoir Mural Update
Spearheaded by the Whāingaroa Raglan Destination Management Organisation (WRDMO), the mural is a community-led project which will see the reservoir receive its first new mural in more than 20 years. Feedback from a community survey was used in the selection of the...