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1st March 2018 - Issue #583

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Cover Bomb Queen: Monique Chaplin, flanked by her family and friends as well as New Zealand Bomb Competition organisers, accepts her prize for winning the women's division of the bomb competition. Image // NZ Bomb Comp.

Raglan junior rugby club 2018 registration and weigh-in

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t’s hard to believe that the rugby season is just around the corner again. The 2017 season was another great year for the club with seven teams and 128 registered players.

Our 12th Grade team made it to the Pool A finals and we had twenty players representing us in representative teams.

Everyone played some great rugby and more importantly, had a lot of fun. We are looking forward to another exciting season of rugby, so kids - it’s time to dust off your boots and get ready for training!

Every year we have an amazing group of dedicated coaches and managers who give so much time and effort. It is sometimes hard, but always rewarding.

So, if you are interested in being part of this great group of people, please contact us or come down to weigh-in and have a chat.

It looks like we’ll be fielding a 13th Grade team for the first time in a number of years. Players eligible for this team are anyone in Year 8 or lower, 13 years

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This year, registration can only be done online and is open now until 10 March at 1pm. A link to this has been sent to all 2017 registered players and new players can register at www.sporty. co.nz/raglanjuniorrugby Weigh-in will be held at the Raglan Rugby Clubrooms on Saturday 10 March 10am-1pm.

All new players need to bring a copy of their birth certificate or passport that can be kept in the team book.

Payment of subs is due at weigh-in and will be cash only. There is also a link to online payment when registering and this has a small admin fee applied to it: $25 for an individual player, $40 for a family of two or more players.

We may not be able to process late registrations so please spread the word.

For further information and updates, join the Raglan Junior Rugby Facebook page, or contact Janine on 0274253273.

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Left Image: Mogz at home on the Raglan footbridge where she honed her technique.

Right image: The New Zealand Bomb Competition is held at Lake Tikitapu. Image // NZ Bomb Comp.

onique (Mogz) Chaplin is the bomb - the New Zealand Bomb Comp open women’s bombing champ, that is.

Cleaning up the competition for a second year in a row, the 31-year-old reckons you can’t grow up in Raglan without picking up some bombing skills.

“It pretty much comes natural,” she says. “There’s no secret, you just jump.”

Contestants are judged on height of splash, style, volume of splash and originality.

Held in the first weekend in February at Lake Tikitapu (Blue Lake), Mogz won $1000 she will put toward a holiday to visit family and friends in the Gold Coast later in the year.

Last year, she also took out the women’s title at the Bomb Masters Comp Gold Coast.

Jumping from a 10-metre high platform doesn’t faze Mogz. She’s been jumping from the Raglan walk bridge for as long as she can remember.

“If it’s hot, I probably jump at least 40 times in a day.”

Winning the inaugural 2017 NZ Bomb Comp in Taupo, Mogz couldn’t resist going

for it a second time and she’s not ruling out making it a hat-trick next year.

She’s throwing the gauntlet down for more women to enter the competition - “the more girls the merrier.”

Mogz will also feature in a bomb documentary being filmed around the country. From the penny divers of Rotorua to the Raglan and Ngaruawahia bridge

jumpers, the doco takes a look at the Kiwi fixation with making a splash.

Also representing Raglan, DJ Kiel came second in the male youth division and former Raglanite and Mogz’s cousin, Maria Taitoko, came second in the open women’s division.

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Tarot Talk

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ello from Tarot Talk - a weekly column in which I introduce a Tarot card for the week and provide a little information about it. I hope you continue to enjoy this space.

This week's card is the Nine of Swords.

This is often called the "nightmare card".

However, as Swords represent intellect and thoughts, the troubles shown by the Nine of Swords are primarily psychological i.e. they are largely in the mind and are not real. The Nine of Swords can indicate that our fears and negative expectations are paralysing us – causing us sleepless nights and worry. If we allow ourselves to be bound by fear of the future we may eventually create a negative reality for ourselves by virtue of our expectations.

The message of this card is that although all of us experience fear, frustration, and uncertainty we should not allow those negative emotions to immobilise us or keep us from pursuing our goals with enthusiasm and hope. The future will always be uncertain, yet we can face this uncertainty with inner strength and the support of our "higher power." This card is often a warning from your Inner Guide that the path you are going down may be a difficult one. If you approach the Nine of Swords in this spirit - as a "Caution" sign - you will be able to use it constructively. Examine your situation carefully to be sure you are making the best choices. Even a small change can make all the difference.

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Take the stress out of dress with Raglan Art to Wear workshops

Art to Wear veteran Liz Hosking with some of her past creations, including the bread tag mermaid piece.

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udding fashionistas, it’s time to sharpen your scissors and heat up your glue guns for the biennial Raglan Art to Wear competition.

The popular wearable art show is on again at the town hall in June and organiser Jean Carbon says the catwalk always comes alive with stunning creations from

Raglan locals and competitors from out-oftown.

This year, workshops run by Liz Hoskings will help budding costumiers to overcome the dreaded designers’ block and get creative with all manner of material.

Liz has competed for many years in the Hamilton ReStyle competition and in 2010 she took out the supreme award with her mermaid-style gown, which was threeyears in the making and fashioned from 2500 bread bag tags.

“It’s great to win but it’s more about the process for me,” she says.

Increasing environmental awareness is important to Liz and one of the workshops’ aims is to think about using environmentally-friendly resources as well as items that might ordinarily end up in the landfill.

Liz says she hardly ever uses a sewing machine to create her garments and piecing together some materials requires a bit of ingenuity.

“I created a costume with a friend one year and we needed to use a glue gun, I was surprised that she had never used a glue gun before.”

Liz hopes the workshops will encourage people to tap into their creative side and enter the competition.

“Most people have got some sort of creativity and the workshops can help people develop concepts, source materials and think about the process.”

Also new this year is a matinee show in Sunday, June 3 to present the children’s awards in addition to a matinee and evening show to present the adults’ awards on Saturday, June 2.

Jean says the popularity of the show has increased since its inception 22 years ago and with the extra show hopes to cater for entrants’ family and friends, as well as the rest of the community and visitors to Raglan.

The idea for the competition came to life from a conversation between wellknown textile artist Yanny Split and Jean after a summer school workshop in 1996.

“We had a fashion parade after the workshop and she (Yanny) said this is your baby to carry on,” Jean says.

The workshops, held at the Raglan Old School Arts Centre, start on Sunday, March 18 with an introduction to design, followed up by courses on April 8, 22 and May 6.

For more information or to register for the workshops contact Liz on 027 695 1655.

Janine Jackson

A column connecting with senior citizens in our community.

Reverse Bucket List

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hat a week with Cyclone Gita baring down on New Zealand. We watched with horror as hurricane force winds and high tides battered our Pacific Neighbours and then braced ourselves as it approached New Zealand.

While Raglan got off lightly, some, still recovering from previous disasters, suffered major damage and disruptions to transport and communications. They were not so fortunate.

In the midst of it all, life went on.

I was worried about my car, which was at the garage getting a warrant.

‘What if it didn’t pass’ I thought?

While I was waiting, I met a lady who was going blind and had just learned she could no longer drive. Suddenly, I got things into perspective. Initially, I did not know what to say (a typical response when someone tells you tragic life-changing news). I was reminded of Helen Keller’s famous quote: “I cried because I had no shoes until I met a man who had no feet.”

Helen Keller (1880-1968 ), born in Ireland was deaf and blind but graduated from Radcliffe College with honours in 1904. She spoke several languages, wrote more than a dozen books and devoted her life to social reform, particularly for those who were deaf and blind.

I spent the next few days with the elderly lady and instead of dwelling on the future, we both shared a ‘Reverse Bucket List’: remembering our achievements, the wonderful times with our children and grandchildren, Play Centre, camping holidays (in tents) with singsongs round camp fires, and dancing at

village halls. We recalled life before washing machines, television, telephones and computers. We had both emigrated from England over forty years ago and had lived in many parts of New Zealand. We recalled carless days, car-pooling and petrol rationing in 1970’s, milk for four cents a pint and paying four cents to send a letter. Few people send letters anymore and despite the fact we can communicate around the world in a twinkling of an eye, making social contact appears more difficult.

Loneliness is a major issue facing modern society and Jo Cox, member of Parliament for Batley in Yorkshire, set up the Commission for Loneliness shortly before she was gunned down and killed in 2016. In January this year, Britain appointed a Minister for Loneliness. In her statement, British Prime minister Theresa May said, “ I want us all to confront this and take action to address loneliness endured by the elderly, by carers, those who have lost loved ones, those with noone to talk to or share their thoughts and experiences with.”

International Women’s Day is Thursday 8 March and we remember the women of the past who fought to make New Zealand the first country to give women the vote in 1893. More than one hundred years later, Kristine Bartlett became New Zealander of the year for 2018 after securing equal pay for caregivers in the aged care sector.

In Raglan we champion all those men and women who give their time to making Raglan a safe and happy place to live. We need to be proud of our achievements no matter how big or small. However, we still have a long way go and it is important to recognise individuals and groups who support our most vulnerable.

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What’s On

The Opportunity Shop at the Raglan Community House has proved popular since it reopened in January and now opens every day except Sunday. Consequently, more volunteers are required.

The Saturday Club meets every Saturday Morning at 9.30am at the Community House, so join us for a cup of tea and catch up with some of the local volunteers who keep the Senior Groups functioning.

Senior Technology is at 2pm every Thursday at the Raglan House for help and general advice about computers and cell phones. What may seem a major calamity is often fixed in a few minutes by Jake, who volunteers his time to keep elderly people connected.

Care and craft meets every Monday at Stewart Street Hall and is selling hand-knitted items (mainly baby clothes). Contact Lillian on 8250118 for details.

Maui Dolphin Day 2018 and the Recycled Raft Race is on Saturday 3 March. There will be stalls and stage performances and an obstacle course for the children. Contact the Environment Centre (WEC) for more details.

The next Crop Swap meeting is on Sunday 4 March 9.30am at the Bowling Club. As well as sharing surplus produce there is a chance to swap gardening ideas and recipes, and meet new friends. The contact number is 8257577.

The Raglan Community Disability Support Group meets on Wednesday 6 March 11am at the Stewart Street Hall. All welcome.

The Senior Citizens’ Group is at present looking for a new venue and hopefully will meet on 15 March.

The Raglan Community Trust Van is available to take people to Health Related appointments in Hamilton. Please contact Raglan House on 8258142 a few days before the scheduled appointment.

Our thoughts go to Noel Bailey and his family. Noel was one of the regular drivers for the Community Trust Van. He recently had an accident and is in hospital.

Students taking to the hills to develop environmental skills

Catch of the day: Earthcare students, from left, Apitera Wilson, Awatea Dillon, Lenny Reynolds and Jake Ellison with educators Bexie Towle and Angela Prain.

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bunch of Raglan senior students are regularly skipping the classroom on Friday afternoons to go bush – all in the interests of a better environmental education.

Setting traps and catching rats in Raglan’s bush-clad reserves are just part of the learning this year for the small group of NCEA students as they look to develop sustainable and ecological skills in their own backyard.

And the highlight of last Friday’s trip for one quartet was the discovery of a “fresh” rat in one of 21 traps spaced 50 metres apart on a well-worn loop track on the foothills of Mt Karioi.

“I’m glad you guys are excited,” observed Bexie Towle, education coordinator of the Karioi Maunga project, which with national organisation Papa Taiao Earthcare delivers the inaugural year-long senior student programme in the great outdoors.

“Now you get to chuck it (away) by the tail,” she instructed.

For the four teens – as with five fellow students who were checking another trapline at Half Moon Bay near Manu Bay – the threehour outing was all about getting hands-on experience of safe handling of traps.

The Year 11-13 students had previously practised back in class, Raglan Area School science teacher Angela Prain told the Chronicle. But nothing beats the real thing and she described Friday’s bush visit as “a rich learning experience based in their

local environment”, and one that gave them “valuable skills for their future”.

Armed with a long screwdriver, a lethal looking trap-setting tool, a jar of peanut butter and a bag of dehydrated rabbit meat, the small team took turns last Friday to open the bait stations, replenish supplies and reset the traps.

One student’s task was to record dates, times and whatever was – or wasn’t – found in each of the numbered traps.

The traps were of two types: the Victor to specifically catch rodents like rats and mice, alternating along the track with the DOC 200 trap for carnivorous mustelids like stoats.

They were spaced according to Conservation Department data based on the habitat range of each animal, Bexie explained to the students.

She also told them how A Rocha Aotearoa NZ’s Karioi Maunga project – a collaborative pest control programme to re-establish Raglan’s mountain as a seabird sanctuary – had grown “exponentially” since the first traplines were set up six years ago.

While the 13 area school students taking part in this year’s land-based Earthcare project are acquiring skills around predator trapping this term, from next term they’ll take the initiative and do it all themselves.

Local Karioi Maunga educator Annie Lorenzen – who organises the weekly trips – says they’ll be responsible for setting up, running and maintaining their own trapline on a bush site up at Xtreme Zero Waste. So now is the time to build expertise and confidence.

But it’s not all about rat-trapping. A couple of overnight kayaking trips are also planned in which the students will learn first aid and bush survival skills, including the building of a bivouac. And there’s the possibility of an Auckland Zoo trip to study endemic species like the kiwi.

Last year a pilot Earthcare programme was run in terms three and four, with 14 students gaining 21 NCEA credits each.

Students this year will gain both NCEA unit and achievement standards at level 2 and 3.

Subjects include biodiversity restoration, project management, safety in the outdoors team building and predator ecology.

In future years the partner organisations want to extend the programme to three years to include moana (marine) and wai (freshwater) ecosystems and environments as subjects.

The programme will also provide opportunities for further study and career pathways such as studies in biological sciences, conservation and environmental and resource management.

Principal Malcolm Cox confirmed the Earthcare programme “creates vocational pathways for our young people”, adding that it also “cements the aspirations of the community”.

Edith Symes

Kauri Tree retreat wins bronze for bookabach awards

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he Chronicle sat down for a chat with Sharon Patterson who has won an award at the Bookabach Bach of the Year Awards 2017. Her bach, the Kauri Tree Retreat, has won bronze in the design category of the awards.

When did you start up your accommodation ?

We started with our first guests at Easter 2016.

What factors about your property prompted you into setting up accommodation?

We’re in a fantastic location here - right by the Wainui Reserve and the access road up to Ngarunui Beach. It’s a great location for those heading out to the beach or surf breaks, as well as good coffee and good food close by at Rock-It. We look out onto the Wainui Reserve so looking out onto nature is peaceful and private..

What was your vision? What did you want to create?

We wanted to create a small business that fitted around family life and that I could run from home. Holiday accommodation seemed like the obvious choice given our location.

I wanted to keep it small so we have built a 1 bedroom house that mostly caters for couples or groups up to 3 people. I’ve put a lot of effort into making it look good and feel welcoming for our guests, but we also have all the practical things people need, from a

very comfy bed, to a washing machine and a pair of kitchen scissors!

How has it been going? What has the feedback been like?

Summer is of course a busy time with lots of visitors. There’s also quite a few travellers all year round, including couples having a weekend away, people coming to Raglan for an event or a holiday, those on their way to Auckland airport, international visitors getting off the beaten track and, of course, a few surfers too. Feedback has been very positive so far. Guests appreciate the great location, the peaceful setting looking out on the native bush of the Wainui Reserve and the comfortable super-king bed .

You have had recognition in the media for your stunning retreat and also awards.

Tell us about these.

I contacted the Sunday Star Times in 2016 to see if they were interested in doing a piece on Raglan as a getaway that could appeal to a wide audience. We have some fabulous small food businesses here such as True Foods, Prinz Mushrooms, Dizzy Blocks, Raglan Fish, Raglan Coconut Yoghurt, Raglan Artisan Bread to name just a few. So they came to stay, met some of the locals, ate some very good food and published a piece, which you can find on the Stuff website under ‘Creatively Cultural Raglan’.

In September 2017 I had an email from Bookabach, who we are listed with, to tell me we had been shortlisted for their annual Bookabach awards in the Design category.

That was a real buzz. I was so excited! They ran an online campaign asking people to vote

Sharon at her award winning bach, the Kauri Tree Retreat.

for their favourites and we got the Bronze award in the design category. So that is now on our page and we get a medal to put in the house.

What are the challenges with running accommodation? What aspects do you enjoy?

I really enjoy meeting our guests. It’s interesting to hear about other people’s lives and experiences. We shared Christmas lunch with a lovely German couple living in Switzerland who were here on holiday. I also like having a house that always looks good as it’s not filled with the clutter of real life! And

I really like being self-employed for the first time in my life. Challenges include managing bookings. For some reason I often get a booking notification when I’m driving or in some random place with dodgy coverage.

Any advice for those thinking of getting into the business?

It’s very competitive here in Raglan.

There’s a lot of options for visitors in every budget. I think the best thing you can do is have your place well presented, clean and tidy with some point of difference. Really good photos help and an accurate description.

Put yourself in your guests’ shoes.

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nsect repellent and how to repel bugs has been very topical at the Herbal Dispensary over summer, with locals and tourists running in wanting relief from the persistent bugs!

Many people have asked our Naturopaths for their opinions on the best way to repel them, and what to do after you get bitten.

We’ll start with repelling: Citronella works by masking the scent that attracts insects to humans.

Citronella is a great repellent due to it being natural and non-toxic to humans and animals, which means it is a fantastic alternative for the family! We have three different citronella options instore.

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How do I stop the itching?

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Meridian’s Power Up gives your community a say on what local initiatives are supported and funded by Meridian. The Fund, managed by a panel of community members and Meridian staff, is about working together to build strong communities.

Power Up is for the communities of Raglan, Te Mata, Waitetuna and Te Uku.

TO APPLY FOR FUNDING The next closing date for applications is 15 April, 2018.

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653 Te Mata Road I’m always explaining to people how important presentation is. Here was a great example of how a lick of paint, some hard work and decluttering can really make a difference.

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Raglan Sunset Motel

Be ready to fall in love with this lifestyle charmer 1930’s character bungalow that was relocated here in 1997 and has lovingly retained the warm polished native timbers and original character features of the time. Set on a 4 acre lifestyle site subdivided into several paddocks suitable for grazing stock or horses and there’s a pond as well as some established trees. A generous 7m X 12m garage is sure to impress the handyman and there is an orchard with feijoas, lemons, peaches, apples, grapes and more. Te Uku Store, School and the popular Raglan Roast’s ‘Roast Office’ Coffee Shop are just a minutes drive up the road.

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The Raglan Sunset Motel is the largest and most central motel in the township featuring 24 units offering a range of accommodation. The modern buildings and grounds have been very well maintained and the solid occupancy rates show an excellent return. The central courtyard within the 2579m² commercially zoned site is an attractive feature as is the modern well equipped conference room accommodating up to 90 clientele from corporate functions to weddings, with a fully licensed bar and kitchen for catering. An excellent opportunity exists here for a sole owner/operator, shared ownership/management structure or a paid manager.

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6 Wainamu Road Be at Peace with the Lease Have you been waiting for that special property in Raglan’s iconic Ocean Beach leasehold bach settlement to come available? This could be it!

Set elevated with great views over the harbour and out to the waves of the bar, this funky, colourful and tidy 2 bedroom bach is sited on a flat section of 817m². The beach is across the road for easy access to some of NZ’s best kiteboarding, as well as other watersports, fishing and beachwalks.

This prime location is second to none and the leasehold affordability it offers beats the big mortgage repayments of a freehold beachfront property. Call Kyle for all the lease details.

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$269,000 Kyle Leuthart - 021 903 309 kleuthart.raglan@ljh.co.nz ljhooker.co.nz/1UPHFG

33 Main Road Raglan Section with No Covenants!

Don’t miss out on this rare opportunity to secure a bare section with no covenants. Located so close to the Raglan township this sunny 951m² freehold section has plenty to offer. Overlooking the neighbouring Flaxcove subdivision you enjoy beautiful rural and estuary views and close access to the boardwalk which leads to the 3 bridges for that daily exercise. Best of all with no covenants to restrict your plans you can let your imagination and creativity go wild with a “Grand Designs Project” but in the mean time you can still park up a caravan or build a shed to stay in, the choice is yours!

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What Dreams are Made Of Auction 1pm 3rd March @ 68 Wallis St Contact Kyle Leuthart - 021 903 309 Email

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$335,000 Stephen O’Byrne - 021 969 848 sobyrne.raglan@ljh.co.nz ljhooker.co.nz/1VBHFG

This beautiful quaint property is superbly situated right on the water’s edge with the rare advantage of riparian rights. A boat ramp descends from the lawn ready for you to launch your water craft of choice. The main dwelling is a charming character cottage which has been lovingly renovated & there is the bonus of an modern self-contained unit, fully insulated, double glazed & set up for wheelchair access. The flat 1239m² section flows to the water, perfect for children to play, with privacy for entertaining. Purchase this unique property & you will be guaranteed so many fantastic memories. AUCTION ON SITE 1pm SATURDAY 3rd MARCH

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Chrissy Cox

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Kyle Leuthart

Michelle O’Byrne

Stephen O’Byrne

Sandra Bowditch

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*NB Boundary lines on photos are approximate & merely a guide. All information contained herein is gathered from sources we deem reliable. However we cannot guarantee or give any warranty about the information provided. Interested parties must solely rely upon their own enquiries.

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Specialising in New Builds, Maintenance and Drainlaying.

Nick Heasman Phone: 021 058 2140 Email: onpointraglan@gmail.com onpointplumbing.co.nz

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PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

• Landscaping • Licensed Builders • Painting • Decorating • Flooring Supply & Install

• Rental Cleans • Carpet Cleans • Meth Cleans • Water Blasting • Gardening • Lawn Mowing • Fully Insured

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JUNIOR GOLF C O A C H I N G every Wednesday, 3:30-4:30pm at the Raglan Golf Club.

All equipment provide, $20 annual fee.

Enquiries: phone the Golf Club 825 8483.

For Sale

R A G L A N VETERANS GOLF F I R E W O O D SALES. The annual firewood deliveries will commence soon. Over 1 cub. metre, dry shed stored split pine logs for $100. Payment and delivery times please contact the Club Manager Sam on 825 8483, or leave a message.

F I R E W O O D , DRY 2m-2m old man Pine $180.

Mac $180, Native $195, Gupa $195.

Delivered ph. 021 077 1524.

F I R E W O O D Manuka, dry, $150per m3, delivered, order now for March/April delivery. Ph Terry 825 0522 (4 weeks).

a ta m i ra . c o. n z New BRIXTON & TCSS Mens Autumn Warm Shirting, great Pants, Cord Jackets

In My Good Books Quality 2nd hand books Open Thurs - Sun from 10am 2 Wallis St Books wanted.

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RAGLAN SUNDAY S E S S I O N S MAR 04 @ YOT CLUB: Marcelinho da Lua (Rio de Janeiro).

Bobby Brazuka and Lucas Datt with DJ Fuzz from Brittany France.

Free from 4:20pm, FRI 02 FEB @ YOT $10 after 7pm.

CLUB: Jonah Lake Duckas Tuckas & Tux. Free before cooking all night.

10pm.

SAT 03 FEB @ YOT CLUB: Mighty Mighty, B-Rex. $10.

Situations Vacant

*No entry after midnight.

Free pickup and dropoff, text 0211034156.

Public Notices

raglanmovies.nz or phone 825 0023.

Door sales from 30mins before session times

Locum Physiotherapy Position $14 per casual class or $120 for a block of 10 to be used PILATES TIMETABLE:

Tuesday 11am at the Yoga Loft - 58 Wallis St Tuesday 6pm at Scout Hall, Cliff St Thursday 5.45pm at The Space, Bow St, off Volcom Ln

over 4 months. Ph 825 0123 to register for a class or call Whaingaroa Physiotherapy @ Raglan Physio - 12 Wallis St Raglan 12 Wallis Street, Raglan admin@raglanphysio.co.nz www.raglanphysio.co.nz

ph (07) 825 0123 www.raglanphysio.co.nz

Commercial to Let

RETAIL SHOP PREMISES in Prime Main Street location available to lease from 1st April 2018.Expressions of interest phone: 0274936594.

SELF STORAGE

Contact Gary Kite

4005 SH23, Raglan Ph: (07) 825 6560 Mob: 022 622 9005 raglanstorage@gmail.com

Situations Vacant

NineYoumonth materninty care for the environment ~ let us care for your body leave cover April-December 2018.

If you would like to work in the Raglan Community, come and join our friendly physiotherapy clinic.

For further information please call (07) 825 0123 or email admin@ raglanphysio.co.nz. For applications, please send a cover letter and C.V. to Practice Director via email ngareta@ raglanphysio.co.nz

To Let

1-BDRM FLAT $230pw.

Power, water incl.

Ph. 0212957129.

H A N D Y M A N WANTED For pruning and general Services Offered work on lifestyle farm. A few hours a FLUE CLEANING log fire week. Ph. 825 8124. and inspections $100.

All flue and log fire repairs.

Please QUALIFIED contact Mark on AUTOMOTIVE (07)8298-103 or Cell TECHNICIAN 021457342.

REQUIRED. For an all mechanical, fast paced, quality workshop. Phone: 07 8250528 for further enquiries

NEED THOSE SMALL JOBS DONE in and around the house?

Call John on 021 08240111. Discount for pensioners.

Public Notices

RUAPUKE MOTOR CAMP

- Peace and tranquility -Surfing, fishing, bush walks - Cabins, powered sites, tent sites PH 07 825 6800

S P R I T U A L / M E TA P H Y S I C A L G R O U P Inspiring deep p e r s o n a l development by learning how to connect with your intuition.

Working with meditation, energy work, breath work and discussions.

Contact: Nicky Clark 021 088 93649.

DRUM LESSONS! Modern & fun.

7years & up. I come to you. Contact Kane, 0226875091.

THE HEAT IS ON - Raglan Light Exercise Group.

Sessions Monday & Thursday, 10am to 11am. St. Peter’s Church Hall, Bow St. Everybody is welcome to attend. *Sponsored by RC

Public Notices Robert Kendall Park of Hamilton, Contractor, deceased, who died on 2 February 2018.

Pursuant to Section 35 of the Trustee Act 1956 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that all creditors and other persons having claims against or in respect of the estate of the abovenamed deceased or any property forming part of such estate or against the trustees personally are required to send their claims to the undermentioned executors on or before the 30th April 2018 and NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that after such date the executors propose to transfer or distribute the assets of the deceased among the parties entitled thereto having regard to the claims of which the executors then have notice and that in such event the executors will not, in respect of the property so transferred or distributed, be liable to any such person of whose claim they had no notice at the time of such transfer or distribution.

Please forward claims to the Estate of Robert Kendall Park, C/- McCaw Lewis Lawyers, PO Box 9348, Hamilton 3240.

Notice of Vacancy, Raglan Kopua Holiday Park Board of Management The Kopua Holiday Park has a vacancy on their Board of Management for the position of Community Representative.

RAGLAN NATURALLY - OUR COMMUNITY PLAN

Nominations Nominations for the position opens on Friday 2 March 2018 and must be in my hands at 7 Bow Street, Raglan no later than noon on Friday 30 March 2018. Nominations must be in writing.

What’s your ideas for Raglan’s future?

A candidate may submit a candidate profile statement with their nomination paper.

Sign up for monthly newsletter visit us on Facebook email: raglannaturally@ gmail.com Gabrielle Parson 021 844 785

Jo Gibbs Secretary Raglan Kopua Holiday Park Board of Management Telephone (07) 825 8997 Email jo.gibbs611@gmail.com 0800 492 452 www.waikatodistrict.govt.nz www.facebook.com/WaikatoDistrictCouncil M6413

WED 07 MAR R A G L A N R A M B L E R S 9am from Wainui Rd car park next to the fire station: Peart’s Finger & pot luck lunch.

Raglan MOVIES

THURS 01 MAR @ YOT CLUB: My Baby returns for an exclusive show outside (fully covered if rain) at 7:30pm, followed

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SAT 03 MAR MAUI DOLPHIN DAY 2018 AND THE RECYCLED RAFT RACE 11am - 3pm at Papahua/ Te Kopua Domain.

Raft Race starts at 11:45am.

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Courses, classes & workshops

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Wanted: Community Column Sponsors

‘Health in Your Hands’ - A column for Senior Citizens in our community Align your business with community values and build goodwill by supporting community-based content. Becoming a ccommunity content sponsor is a great way to communicate corporate social responsibility. As a locally owned and published paper, we aim to highlight relevant issues and celebrate the acheivements in our community.

By supporting community columns, you help to extend the longevity of the community newspaper that is dependent on the support of local businesses. Interested in finding out more, or have a column idea of your own? Get in touch and let’s discuss the possibilities.

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• Only seven years young and still has that brand new smell.

• Three bedrooms and open plan living opening on to privately fenced grounds - all set with the vege plant boxes up and growing.

• A double garage with extra accommodation is an added bonus.

• Selling fully furnished. Situated on 519sqm more or less.

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• Two bedrooms with north facing living area, drenched in light until the evening.

• Open plan kitchen, dining and lounge plus sunroom and private courtyard.

• Fully fenced with large backyard - perfect for the kids or holiday camping!

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AUCTION: Thursday 12 April 6pm Ray White Office

• Enjoy the luxury of this exceptional residence. Overlooking the ocean, world-famous Manu Bay and out to the Tasman Sea. The views are captivating and unobstructed.

• Exceptional 6 bedroom multi-level living • Media Room / Audio wired throughout • Large double garage. 873m² site • Pre Auction offers considered.

Open Home:

Sat & Sun 2pm

Contact: Julie Hanna - 027 441 8964 Blair Hanna - 021 0200 8282

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WHEN NEW AND EASY IS THE ANSWER • Elevated with beautiful water, mountain and rural views.

• This near new property features 3 bedrooms, master with ensuite.

• Easycare 710m² section. Room for parking or potential to add a garage.

• Pre Auction offers considered rwraglan.co.nz/RAG22875

AUCTION: 2 March 2018 Ray White Office - 6pm

Contact: Julie Hanna - 027 441 8964 Blair Hanna - 021 0200 8282

19 Calvert Road, Whale Bay, Raglan

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Open Home: Sat 1pm

CONVENIENT ON CROSS • Simple and tidy, this property offers easy living in a convenient location.

• 2 bedrooms, combined living areas and sunny, covered deck.

• Situated on an easy care, flat ½ share of 1130m². rwraglan.co.nz/RAG22855

11 Store Road, Whatawhata

REVIVED IN WHATAWHATA • Great family home with four large bedrooms.

• Separate dining and living areas with covered deck and spacious backyard.

• Refurbished inside - polished Rimu floors make it shine.

• A standalone garage with workshop space completes this fantastic property.

• Prior Auction offers considered. rwwhatawhata.co.nz/WTH20028

Open Homes:

Julie Hanna 027 441 8964

Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282

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Auction - 9 March 2018, 5pm 1 Rothwell Lane, Whatawhata Open Home: Sat & Sun 1pm

Contact: Sean Mills 027 562 4699

SO CLOSE TO THE SURF!

For Sale: By negotiation

• An opportunity to purchase in one of Raglan’s most soughtafter areas.

View by appointment • 4 bedroom (or 3 and large family room), 2 bathrooms.

• Rooftop decking. Situated on flat 837m² section.

• An ideal family home or explore the accommodation potential. Contact:

Julie Hanna - 027 441 8964 Blair Hanna - 021 0200 8282

rwraglan.co.nz/RAG22851

611 Wainui Road - Solscape

ICONIC LIFESTYLE TOURISM BUSINESS - BY NEGOTIATION • Solscape is an established Eco Tourism operation set on 10 acres at the foot of Mt Karioi.

• Unique and diverse accommodation near the surf.

• Information pack available on request. Website: www.solscape.co.nz • Make an appointment to view today! rwraglan.co.nz/RAG22785 (Residential) rwraglan.co.nz/RAG22783 (Business)

Saturday 3rd March 12pm - 14 Karioi Crescent 12pm - 25i Violet Street 12pm - 37 Point Street 1pm - 25b Cross Street 1pm - 11 Store Road, Whatawhata 2pm - 596a Wainui Road

Sunday 4th March 12pm - 37 Point Street 12pm - 21 Seabreeze Way 1pm - 11 Store Road, Whatawhata 2pm - 596a Wainui Road

For Sale: By negotiation

Contact: Julie Hanna - 027 441 8964 Blair Hanna - 021 0200 8282

Please view all our listings online: www.rwraglan.co.nz​

21 Bow St, Raglan Phone: 07 825 8669 Fax: 07 825 7410 Website: www.rwraglan.co.nz Email: raglan.nz@raywhite.co.nz Raglan Real Estate Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)