Winter Surf, Karioi Rain and the Growth Debate

On day five in Raglan, Aroha walks the surf break at Manu Bay in winter swells, takes the Te Toto Gorge track under low cloud, and ends with a long lunch at ISO. She reflects on the cost of renting here, the town's growth-versus-character fight, and what it means for a place to hold its shape. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to New Zealand: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full New Zealand guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 12 of New Zealand Travel Podcast with Aroha Ngata. Aroha Ngata is in Raglan, New Zealand. Places in this episode: Manu Bay, Te Toto Gorge, Mount Karioi, ISO Raglan, Bow Street, Raglan Wharf, Wainui Road, Rangitahi Peninsula. Covered: Winter surf breaks and watching waves, Te Toto Gorge and Mount Karioi walk, Raglan growth and subdivision opposition, Cost of rent and dining in Raglan, Whangaroa Harbour land rights history, Local cafes and bistro lunch. Chapters:00:00 Manu Bay02:38 Rangitahi Peninsula05:21 Bow Street06:47 Harbour08:27 City rain A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Raglan #RaglanWinter #ManuBay #NewZealandTravel #Aotearoa #TravelPodcast #WinterInNZ #SurfTown #MountKarioi #TeTotoGorge #RaglanArts #CostOfLiving #Waikato #SlowTravel #ISORaglan #Whangaroa #VisitRaglan #WestCoast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/new-zealand/