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RAGLAN IS A WORLD FAMOUS WEST COAST SURFING AND BEACH TOWN, JUST 150KM SOUTH OF CENTRAL AUCKLAND AND 46KM WEST

OF HAMILTON. IT DRAWS Raglan is a stunning township on ’s west coast with three surf PEOPLE FROM ALL CORNERS beaches on its doorstep and an outstanding natural harbour. The town is steeped in history, dating back to early Ma¯ori who arrived OF THE GLOBE, ATTRACTED on the migratory canoe, Tainui. Early European settlers knew the town as Whaingaroa. It was renamed Raglan in 1858, after Lord Raglan, BY ITS MAGNIFICENT who was an officer in the Crimean War and led the charge of the Light SCENERY AND CREATIVE VIBE. Brigade. Today, it is known by both names. The town’s rugged landscape, superb surf waves and relaxed atmosphere make it a very popular destination for artists, surfers and holidaymakers.

NTH The population grows by 300-400 per cent during summer. Auckland KEY: Activities in Raglan include surfing and kite boarding, kayaking, fishing, 158km Towns sport fishing and harbour activities, tramping, horse-trekking and walking. 2hr Roads There is a thriving township, full of fashion, arts and crafts, jewellery and Rail gift shops. A wide range of cafés and restaurants is available alongside a historical hotel. A large number of talented and creative artists have made Raglan their home. Discover original art, pottery, weaving, stone carving, jewellery and photography. Raglan also offesr a wide range of entertainment events throughout the year. Land Supply

Six hectares of industrial land is currently available in Raglan for 50km 150km development. 42min 2hr Ngaruawahia The town is expanding with a new development starting on the Rangatahi Peninsula. The development will allow for 500 more Hamilton Tauranga residental dwellings and will create its own infrastructure, including RAGLAN new roading and a bridge over the coming years.

46km 41min POPULATION EDUCATION RAGLAN There is a wide range of educational facilities available to the residents of Raglan. All primary The population estimate for Raglan in 2016 schools near Raglan go up to year 8. Raglan was 4,240. Area School, in the centre of the township, offers education up to year 13. Public bus services are available for students who choose to travel into Hamilton to attend school. Raglan Area School (years 1 to 13) 4,240 www.raglanarea.school.nz Te Akau School (years 1 to 8) www.schoolground.co.nz/teakau DISTRICT School (years 1 to 8) The population of http://teuku.ultranet.school.nz/Home in 2016 was 71,200. School (years 1 to 8) www.waitetuna.school.nz Te Mata School (years 1 to 8) www.schoolground.co.nz/site/186/409 School (years 1 to 8) 71,200 www.school.nz/school/waingaro-school

AMENITIES AND SERVICES

BROADBAND HALLS TRANSPORT Raglan Town Hall Raglan is situated 47km from State Highway 1. There Sample address: 10 Bow Street, Raglan are regular daily bus services from Raglan to Hamilton. Download Service Available Upload Speed Provider Speed LIBRARY VDSL 15-60 Mbps 5-18 Mbps Chorus HEALTH FACILITIES Raglan Library Wireless 10-100 Mbps 5-40 Mbps Spark West Coast Health Clinic ASDL 1-21 Mbps 0.2-1.4 Mbps Chorus REST HOMES AND Te Kohao Health Sample address: 16 Cornwall Road, Raglan Raglan Dental Clinic Download RETIREMENT VILLAGES Service Available Upload Speed Provider Speed The Raglan Hospital and Rest Home offers Waikato Hospital (Hamilton) VDSL 15-60 Mbps 5-18 Mbps Chorus on-site care for older people. The closest general hospital to Raglan is Waikato Wireless 10-100 Mbps 5-40 Mbps Spark Hospital in Hamilton, around 47km away. Waikato 1-5 Mbps 1-5 Mbps Lightwire Hospital is a major tertiary facility and is one of the ASDL 1-21 Mbps 0.2-1.4 Mbps Chorus SPORTS CLUBS AND VENUES largest hospitals in . Hamilton also Point Boardriders Club Inc includes a number of private hospitals, along with specialist maternity facilities. CHURCHES Raglan Archers Raglan Bowling Club A Church by the Sea - Raglan Union Church LOCAL GOVERNANCE Raglan Golf Club Baha’i Devotional Gathering Raglan is part of the Waikato District and is Raglan Rugby Sports Club Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-day Saints governed by the Waikato District Council. The Raglan Sailing Club Raglan Community Board also provides valuable Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Parish Raglan Sport Fishing Club input into local issues. Jehovah’s Witnesses Raglan Swimming Club www.waikatodistrict.govt.nz Raglan Christian Fellowship Whaingaroa Whanau Hoe Waka Raglan Community Church St Peter’s Anglican Church Surfside Church Raglan

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