Go Raglan

From hospitality and accommodation to events, tourism and trades, local employers are facing many of the same challenges. The question is: what can we do together to build a stronger local workforce for the future?

The recent WSL event was a great example of what Whāingaroa can achieve when businesses, volunteers, community groups and organisations work together towards a common goal.

Last Thursday, we gathered at the Raglan Surf Lifesaving Club to continue that conversation, sharing ideas, challenges and opportunities for building a workforce that supports both local businesses and our community.

A big thank you to everyone who came along and contributed to the discussion. The conversation is just getting started!!

National Volunteer Week is coming up (14–20 June), and it's the perfect time to celebrate the people who help make Whāingaroa such a special place to live.

From volunteer firefighters and Timebankers to marae ringawera, Meals on Wheels drivers, Feed the Kids volunteers, Lions members and countless others, volunteers are at the heart of our community.

Looking to get involved? Go Raglan Jobs now includes volunteer opportunities alongside local jobs, making it easier to connect with community groups, events and organisations looking for extra hands.

Read how local volunteers like Margaret Huxtable are making a difference, and discover how volunteering can help build skills, confidence and community connections.

Go Raglan Jobs connects volunteers with community - Go Raglan From volunteer firefighters, Timebankers and Feed the Kids volunteers to marae ringawera (helping hands), the Raglan Lions crew, Raglan Rest Home helpers and more, countless people give their time to help keep our community thriving.

Awesome to see Xtreme Zero Waste and Go Raglan launch the Go Eco dishwashing caravan, officially in action at Manu Bay for the Corona Cero New Zealand Pro presented by Bonsoy.

This has been a real community-led effort behind the scenes, with a lot of mahi going into funding – big thanks to Waikato District Councils Waste Minimisation Fund, logistics, planning and getting the trailer operational for the event.

A huge collective effort from and , with support from , and Karioi Catering, along with Nina Nouk and .dames who are helping bring the kaupapa to life onsite. The wash trailer will help reduce single use and highlight how we can easily choose reusables over creating unnecessary waste.

The kaupapa aligns strongly with many of the themes that came through community consultation around environment, choosing reusables, visitors and protecting what makes Whāingaroa special. It also connects closely with Xtreme Zero Waste’s vision of creating “a world without waste”

The countdown is on for the WSL at Manu Bay 🌊
Before heading to the Corona Cero New Zealand Pro presented by Bonsoy, check out the venue map, transport information and event FAQs to help plan your day.

For full FAQs check out: bit.ly/nzpro

💼 Go Raglan Jobs is live!
A new local platform connecting Raglan businesses with local people looking for work... all in one place.

Whether you’re hiring or job hunting, Go Raglan Jobs makes it easier to find opportunities right here in Whāingaroa.

Explore the portal here: https://qrco.de/bgle50

Join us tomorrow night for the launch event
Come along to learn how it works + Q&A.
Old School Arts Centre (Eva’s Room)
Tuesday 28 April from 5pm
All welcome.

More than 250 responses have been received for our tourism and events survey!

A big thank you to everyone who took part. Your feedback will help shape a sustainable approach to tourism that considers our economy, environment, visitor and community.

🎉 Congrats to Christina Bianchi, who completed the survey at the Raglan Creative Market and took out the locally sourced prize pack, including a Wahine Moe Sunset Cruise for two and a range of Raglan-made products.

Consultation ran from December to March, with pop-ups at local markets and support from community platforms across Raglan.

📊 Findings will be shared with the community in July.