OUR HOUSE
YOUR HOME

He aha te mea nui o tō tātou whare?
He Tāngata, He Tāngata, He Tāngata.
What is of most importance in our house?
It is people, people, people.

Mike Rarere smiling at the front desk of the community house

How can we
help you?

free Financial assistance

Want to reduce your debt and/or increase your income? Our Financial Mentor can assist you FREE of charge.

Low-Cost Counselling

Quality and affordable counselling services to support your mental health and well-being at the Raglan Community House

Justice of the Peace

Let us help you with important legal matters - drop in the Raglan Community House to access our Justice of the Peace services.

Tech Support

We understand that it can be a struggle to keep up with technology – that's why we host a tech support service at Raglan Community House.

Op Shop

Find a bargain 10am - 3pm, Monday to Friday. Donations of clothes, bric-a-brac and books in good condition, are gratefully accepted.

Drop in lounge

Residents and visitors are welcome to drop into our comfy lounge for a cuppa and some company, any time between 9am and 4pm, Monday to Friday.

Health Shuttle

Affordable transport to and from Hamilton, for medical and health-related appointments. Book early, through Raglan Community House.

Room Hire

Community groups can hire small to large meeting rooms and meeting equipment at Raglan Community House.

A safe and healthy community

Our dream is to create a vibrant and thriving community in Whaingaroa - one that is safe, healthy, and supportive for all who call it home. By working together and supporting one another, we can make a difference.

About us
Contact us
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Mike Rarere smiling at the front desk of the community house

Weekly calendar

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Discover our weekly services

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TUE
WED
THU
FRI
SAT
Chris and Mike having a game of chess
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10.00am - 12.00pm

Learn to play chess

Chris will challenge you or teach you - try chess on Mondays

Haircut station in basement
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10.00am - 12.00pm

Free haircuts

Every second Monday, Desmae will give you a free haircut in the basement of the community house. 4th, 18th August. Phone us to check 078258142.

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7.00pm

Narcotics Anonymous Support Group

Get support to stay clean and recover from the effects of addiction.

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6.00pm - 7.00pm

Te Reo with Whaea Lucy

Short and fun lessons designed to give you the basics in Te Reo Maori.

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4.15pm

KickBoxing 4Youth

A free kickboxing program for youth 12-25 years down in basement every Monday during school term at Raglan Community House.

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12.00pm - 2.00pm

Koha Kai

Come in for a hot lunch and meet new people in our community. Koha can be a coin or two, some surplus veges or a hand with clean up.

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9.30am – 3.30pm

Maori Wardens

Come and have a chat with your local friendly Maori Wardens

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9:15am - 11.15am

Children's Toy Library

For an annual fee you can borrow toys for a certain period of time.

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9am -4pm

Mid week cuppa

Come in and have a cuppa and a chat with us or start reading one of our many books (only $1 each).

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10.00am - 12.00pm

Probation Service

Check in with our Probation Officer at the Community House

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1.00pm - 1.30pm

Justice of the Peace

A JP can witness your signature on some documents. A free service.

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3.00pm - 4.00pm

Technology Support

A free service to assist you with basic phone, tablet or laptop problems.

Nothing exciting happens today but you can still grab a cuppa
Nothing exciting happening today but drop in for a cuppa.
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Support the raglan community house

Your donation can help Raglan Community House fund vital programs and services that empower our community. Whether it's a one-time or regular contribution, every dollar counts and makes a real difference in creating a vibrant, healthy, and supportive Whaingaroa. Join us in making a lasting impact on Raglan - contribute today!

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become a volunteer

Our volunteers are an essential part of our mission to build a strong, supportive community. By giving your time and energy you'll be making a real difference in the lives of those who call Raglan home. Join our team of amazing volunteers today.

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Community matters

This is where we celebrate our wins - big and small.

Te reo taking off with Whaea Lucy

Op shop's biggest sale yet

Saturday club a success

Paw-sitive impact of volunteer pets

3 new supporters

Empowering the community

Building community through technology

Welcome mihi for Suz

Suzie's got a new hat

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