First surf boards on display
Our volunteers have been working on the surfing exhibition. This work includes putting the Bob Comer collection of 1960s surf boards on display on the purpose built display wall. And we can report that the…
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Surfing exhibit update
Raglan Museum’s surfboard display is a step closer with the installation of the surfboard display wall. Designed by Jamie and Jenny Bruce of Envision Architecture, the display wall features stainless steel posts and macrocarpa beams….
New Raglan Museum a great success
The number of people visiting the new Raglan Museum is well ahead of expectations. Initially it was hoped that 1500 visitors would visit the museum in its first year in the new building. However, so…
Museum News – September
Our digital catalogue in the museum’s research area has just been updated with the last few months cataloguing work. For the first time the digital catalogue now includes many surfing items. We are busy working…
Tears for transfer of taonga but stormy weather a good sign
On Sunday 3 March 2012 a powerful storm described by locals as the worst in years pelted the Raglan Harbour. But for iwi involved in the relocation that day of a collection of precious taonga…
Raglan By The Sea
In 1987, broadcaster Gary McCormick paid a visit to Raglan. The result was the classic television documentary “Raglan by the Sea”. Take a look back at the laidback Raglan of the ’80s. Gary catches up…