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As questions are asked, the questions and answers will be listed here as a FAQ. Specific questions we have been asked are answered below.  For other information check out these pages:

• Arts
• Event and Wedding Venues
• Fishing
• Galleries & Design
• Getting around Raglan
• Manu Bay
• Music
• Restaurants
• Self Catering in Raglan
• Shopping- Bow St Area General Retail
• Surfing
• Things to do
• Whale Bay

Questions and Answers

Q.  I’m planning a wedding in Raglan.   Who are some of the local DJs?

A.  Some I know of are Felix (bsidebeats@gmail.com), Jinja Jamboo, B-Rex (b.rex.raglan@xtra.co.nz) and Ollie B (olly@ollybrunton.co.nz)

Q.  How long does it take to drive from Auckland to Raglan?

A. It takes about 2 to 2 1/4 hours to drive from the centre of Auckland to Raglan, depending mainly on the traffic conditions in Auckland.  From Auckland airport to Raglan takes about 2 hours.  Coming from Auckland leave SH 1 at Ngaruawahia and take SH 39 to Whatawhata, then SH23 to Raglan.

Q.   Where can you get free WiFi broadband in Raglan?

A. In the Raglan Library in Bow St. When the Library is closed you can still get the broadband WiFi signal outside it.  Vinnies and Zaragosa have free WiFi.

Q. Where can you get gluten free food in Raglan?

A.  The Raglan Four Square and the Herbal Dispensary stock gluten free items.  Most cafes have gluten free items on their menus.   The Burger Shack Organic has an option of gluten free buns for their organic burgers.  The Top Cut Butchery has shop made gluten and preservative free sausages.

Q. What days is the rubbish collected in Raglan?

A. The CBD and Raglan West is on Mondays. Raglan East on Tuesdays. Put it out before 8am on these days. You need to put your rubbish in a blue bag which can be purchased at the Raglan Four Square and other stores. Recycling goes out on the same day in a green bin. They will take cans, glass bottles, plastics (1,3,5), paper and cardboard.

Q. What is the best way to get to Waikato University in Hamilton from Raglan on public transport?

A. During school terms,  the 7.00am Monday to Friday bus from Raglan goes right through to the St John’s stop near Waikato University in Hillcrest Rd.  In the afternoon the bus to Raglan leaves the St John’s stop at 3.15pm.

Q.  Who do you deal with to book the Raglan Town Hall or Supper Room?

A. The staff in the Raglan office of the Waikato District Council at 7 Bow St, Raglan 3225.  Phone 07 825 8129

Q.  What is the name of the surf shop at the end of Volcom Lane?

A. The shop’s name is GAg

Q. Where is Wainui Beach?

A.  There is no beach named Wainui Beach.  Ngarunui Beach is accessed off Wainui Road by a short road through the Wainui Reserve.  (People sometimes refer to this beach as Wainui Beach, because you get to it through the Wainui Reserve.   It used to be called Ocean Beach.  It is now called Ngarunui Beach.)

Q. Where can you buy Blu-Tack in Raglan?

A. At the Raglan Book & Gift Centre in Bow St.  They mainly sell it to surfers for use as ear plugs.

Q. Where is the Raglan Surf Life Saving Club?

A. It is above the south end of Ngarunui Beach, accessed south of Raglan off Wainui Road, then on the road through the Wainui Reserve.  The Club building is a popular venue for wedding receptions.

Q. Who is the Mayor of Raglan

A. Raglan does not have a Mayor of its own.  It is part of the Waikato District.  The Mayor of Waikato District is Allan Sanson.  The Ward Councillor for Raglan is Clint Baddeley.  The Chair of the Raglan Community Board is Rodger Gallagher.