This summary of the agenda for the Ma7 7th Raglan Community Board agenda prepared by John Lawson, Secretary of Whāingaroa Environmental Defence Inc., 51 Cliff St, Raglan 07 825 7866 email johnragla@gmail.com
The next Raglan Community Board meeting is on Wed 30 July at 1.30pm in the Supper Room, Raglan Town Hall. The public forum will be near the start of the formal meeting, giving an opportunity to discuss issues. You might prefer to email/phone the Board.
John has summarised the agenda:
Wednesday’s agenda is only 25 pages (and another 26 pages of funding applications), but includes –
- Wainui Reserve 30 year plan “key stakeholder engagement soon as part of the staged development plan for the reserve. This process will provide an important opportunity for current users to share their perspectives and help shape the future of the reserve..”
- Stormwater of 26km of pipes, “2.83 km of CCTV inspection and 1.7 km of network flushing were completed in Raglan, with 28 tonnes of sediment removed.”
- Sewage “MBR Upgrade. . . commencing in August.”
- Water “Water Supply Renewals . . . Point Street & Tutchen Ave = 95%, Papahua Reserve = 25%”
- CCTV “Working through the installation/Camera tender.”
- Greenslade Rd Reserve playground “planning to start the physical works in August”.
- Wi Neera South End walkway “completion of both sections concludes the upgrades”.
- Soundsplash “No update”.
- Discretionary fund has $4,906.04. There are $1000 applications from Raglan Naturally for Busking Day on Sun 9 Nov, Tumanako Whaingaroa for a mental health Gum Boot Event on Sat 15 Nov at Papahua, Te Uku Hall for murals and Surfside for Sun 14 Dec Christmas at Wi Neera St.
- RCB members reports verbal.
These items are on other council agendas, but not on RCB’s agenda –
Strategy Committee 24/6 A meeting was held with stakeholders of the Raglan Aerodrome and staff are now preparing a plan outlining the next steps which will be reported to Council.
- RCB plan was an arduous process that the majority of the Board feel was a waste of time
- applications for the Raglan and Matangi sewage works resource consents are expected to be lodged by September
- Discharge to land project has a $5.3m budget
- XZW divert just over 50% of everything that enters their site
19 people drowned at Papanui Point 1989-2024, ; all but one male, 47% of Asian descent. 60% of visitors from Hamilton. Coroner recommended lifejackets Horses on beaches Public consultation in March 2026
Policy 28/7
A Notice of Direction regarding Raglan Fish Ltd, was issued following a complaint that they were using treated or contaminated wood in their fish smoking process. An investigation was undertaken by Sudhir Kumar, Senior Environmental Health Officer and FSO and the Notice was issued. A subsequent visit indicated that the premises was compliant with the requirements and the Notice was lifted.
Infrastructure 23/7
Nicholls & Uttinger Ltd – Delivered multiple packages including Raglan and Ohautira Road slip repairs.
Proposals for Lorenzen Bay Recreation Reserve (to read them see page 99) include native planting, better access, nature play areas, educational signs and a new boardwalk / walkway to Greenslade Rd.
Actual Spend to 30 June 2025 by Waikato District
| Open Spaces | $5,891,185 |
| Facilities | $4,498,401 |
| Roading | $36,630,221 |
| Strategic Property | $412,086 |
| Waste Services | $491,483 |
| Waters | $52,378,549 |
| Total | $100,301,925 |
Other issues missing from the RCB agenda – Transport assessment, spatial planning, neighbourhood & sports parks, Civil Defence, recreation study, speed limits, alcohol ban, Wainui parking, Manu Bay boat ramp, Bushpark cycle access, WRC LTP, Papahua erosion, bus publicity, Cliff St pohutukawas, development next to 4 Square, freedom camping, footpath obstruction by cafes, old Harbour Care site, Manu Bay planting, Raglan Naturally, overflow car parking, fluoride, Community Energy Whāingaroa, Blueprints, organic waste, rubbish on SH23, Area School road safety, 3 Bow St, Greenslade Rd SH23 junction, Connectivity Strategy, Surf2surf walkway, speeding on Main Rd, Harbour Strategy, Animal Control late responses, cycle counts, Bayview Rd safety, Canada geese, Cliff St, Park Dr/Long St crossing, town square, Town Hall Committee, WRAP, Calvert Rd parking, volunteer worker safety.
Should WED be taking up these or other issues?