Raglan Community Board

The Raglan Community Board represents your local community and advocates to Waikato District Council about local issues, including public transport and facilities such as libraries and parks. The board is made up of eight members: six members elected by voters, and two members from the Waikato District Council.  This is a first past the post (FPP) election, so you vote by ticking the name of your preferred candidate on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Raglan Community Board election.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

  • Encourage development of trails for equestrian, cycling and walking.

    Support existing art, culture, music, health, market and sport activities in the community.

    Support initiatives for a heated public swimming pool facility.

  • Continue to build Raglan's arts profile to that of a leader in the region.

    Improve Raglan's current football ground space and facilities to host a wider range of sporting events.

  • Develop more children's recreational areas.

    Support existing community events and activities.

    Support the vibrant cultural community.

  • Encourage development of trails for equestrian, cycling and walking.

    Support existing art, culture, music, health, market and sport activities in the community.

    Support initiatives for a heated public swimming pool facility.

  • Continue to build Raglan's arts profile to that of a leader in the region.

    Improve Raglan's current football ground space and facilities to host a wider range of sporting events.

  • Develop more children's recreational areas.

    Support existing community events and activities.

    Support the vibrant cultural community.