by Thomas | Nov 11, 2025 | Blog
Local businesses took a deep dive into the future of tourism at a recent Raglan Chamber event hosted by Whāingaroa Raglan Destination Management Organisation (WRDMO). In partnership with Takitini (Waikato District Council’s economic development unit) and Hamilton...
by Thomas | Nov 7, 2025 | Blog
The Whaingaroa Raglan Destination Management Organisation (WRDMO) is getting to know the ups and downs of tourism with a survey due to hit the streets soon. In collaboration with University of Waikato researchers, the survey seeks to find out why holidaymakers visit...
by Thomas | Oct 21, 2025 | Blog
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...
by Thomas | Sep 11, 2025 | Blog, Uncategorized
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...
by Thomas | Jul 24, 2025 | Blog
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,...
by Thomas | Jul 7, 2025 | Blog
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,...
