FAQ
Specific questions we have been asked are answered below, for other information check out these pages:
Restaurants Self Catering in Raglan Getting around Raglan
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If you have any queries about Raglan Whaingaroa, then ask your question in the comment box below, click ‘Submit’ and I’ll answer them if I can.
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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 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 in Raglan?
Using laptop with WiFi outside the Raglan Library when it is closed on Sundays
A In the Raglan Library in Bow St. When the Library is closed you can still get the signal outside it.
Q Where can you get gluten free food in Raglan?
A The Raglan Four Square and the Independent Grocery 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.
Q What days is the rubbish collected in Raglan?
A Raglan West 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 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.)
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Good point Jon. I’ll ask Xtreme Waste why they haven’t supplied an article for The Raglan Website. They are listed in the Directory on the website.
When Xtreme Waste started they found that the secret to achieving a high recycling level is to focus on waste from builidng sites as well as rubbish from homes and commercial businesses. This approach delivers a recycling level of over 70%.
There are many celebrities who live in Raglan. Most keep a low profile while they are here. Click here to watch a video clip with Antonio Te Maioha talking about recycling in Whaingaroa.
Rodger
My wife and I will be shortly visiting and based on the information we have , this will be a relaxing week.
However, there is one attration that I belive was not advertised. Both being avid watchers of Spartacus: Blood and Sand, we understand that Ragland Whaingaroa is not only the home of Antonio te Maioha(Barca) and his family, but also is one of three towns that recycles about 70% of its rubbish. As such, the town is one of the most eco-friendly in the area.
If you could comment on both my observations, I’d appreciate it.
Jon