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8th November 2018 - Issue #621

Dedicated to supporting our local community.

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RAS Sports Awards: Raglan Area School rising sports stars Sasha Kirkwood, Dayton Keremeta and Adi-Grace Mooar with the Richard Keremeta Sports Ambassador Award. Image thanks to Margaret Dillon.

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One residency of one-month duration in summer will be offered each year for outstanding tattooists.

They will live in Raglan at Te Kopua Camp, which sits alongside the surf beach Ngaranui. They will be offered a guest spot at Raglan Tattoo to develop their practice, and an exhibition opportunity at the Raglan Arts Centre.

The first resident will be Carson Foley (@carsonflowie), an artist and tattooer based in New York. Foley will arrive in November 2018, and the art exhibition will be held at Raglan Old School Arts Centre December 15 - 23 2018.

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A right royal time for Raglan tops gong list of this beautiful towns at longtime equestrian volunteer Keep New Zealand Beautiful Awards

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by the Whaingaroa Environment Centre and saw first-hand the successful work of Plastic

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judges recognised Raglan’s ‘unprecedented commitment and efforts to beautifying the community’, as a result, Raglan was also awarded the Supreme Award for the evening.

Plastic Bag Free Raglan won Best Community Environmental Initiative, an award that honours innovative projects that have achieved extraordinary environmental results

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Christine proudly wears her MNZM lapel badge, them to do more. flanked by the Governor-General and her husband Sir David Gascoigne, at the investiture

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be wondering what on earth next.

The near-70 year old was made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) at an investiture at Government House in Auckland last month.

very special,” Christine told the Chronicle.

She joked she had hoped Prince Harry might have been able to present the badge of honour but “unfortunately” he wasn’t quite in the country at the time.

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got me involved the NZ Warmblood Project and manyin others dedicate endless wasn’t a step up (to trip on),” Christine (a group good volunteer hours to which keep promotes our environment businesses, schools, individuals and councils Association aglan’s ongoing efforts to added. category for community service. breeding)”, she adds. minimise waste and beautify who are working to beautify enhance Christine started out inand1981 as a pristine and clean in various ways.

Christine’s chuffed all over again with Christine was delighted the lapel our community were town’s environment.

As the Supreme Awardwith winner, Raglan the latest accolade, which acknowledges secretary/treasurer of the local pony club badge she was awarded on the day, along acknowledged at this year’s Keep she co-established, Judging is based on efforts made will receive a customised community mural, moving on tobeing treasurer her work for half her life as a volunteer with a royal warrant signed “for real” by designed and painted by renowned mural minimise andclub prevent litter, New Zealand Beautiful Awards.

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Jody, who’s now in her 40s, first wanted treasurer Waikato were recognised in the Queen’s Beautiful Small Town, along with Plastic involved in any of the local efforts going Keep New Zealand Beautiful judges Then when Jody was a teen Christine to ride.

Birthday Honours. They included one-time Bag Free Raglan, which was nominated for on in the resident community to ‘Keep Raglan visited Raglan September and took her byin getting involved with a Whatawhata Jody, who went on to become a top supported Deborah Challinor, Best Community Environmental Initiative.

Beautiful’, get in touch with the Whaingaroa tour of the Sports community Councillor New with Zealand in who Grand Prix dressage rider and international Equestrian like Christine was made a Member of Keep New Zealand Beautiful is a notEnvironment Centre, theof Raglan Thomson.

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Raglan Area School sports awards honours former student

Two teams riding for rhinos in two countries

Charlie - may not be a rhino, but he's very pleased with himself on the new scales! showing off to my girlfriend weighing him!

Raglan Area School rising sports stars Sasha Kirkwood, Dayton Keremeta and Adi-Grace Mooar with the Richard Keremeta Sports Ambassador Award.

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aglan Area School 2018 sports awards was an occasion for celebrating up-and-coming young sportspeople and paying tribute to a former sports star.

The Richard Keremeta Sports Ambassador Award was presented for the first time this year to Dayton Keremeta, 17 and Adi-Grace Mooar, 16.

Former Raglan Area School student Richard Keremeta died after jumping off the bridge and being struck by another bridge jumper in 2016.

Carved and donated by outgoing principal Malcolm Cox, the trophy is a testament to the Richard’s outstanding attitude and aptitude towards sports, senior teacher Joe Rao says.

“The award is for someone who displays a love of sport, is dedicated, hardworking and hard training. Not necessarily the best but the best team player, which really was what Richard was like. Richard was involved in every possible sport. He was a great ambassador for sports and he was loved by his friends and community.”

Richard’s younger brother Dayton says it was nice to receive the award and his family were very honoured by the significance of the award.

Dayton received Most Improved Player in basketball and soccer and only took up soccer for the first time this year in a player trade-off to get numbers for the team Dayton was asked by a friend to play and in return his friend joined the basketball team.

Adi-Grace was school sports captain this year and also received Most Valuable Player – soccer and the coaches award for basketball, she also represented Raglan at the Area Schools National Sports Tournament 2018.

Overall Sportsperson of the year went to Sasha Kirkwood, 16, who took out the under-16 girls’ athletics, swimming and cross-country champs and made the Area Schools’ North Island team.

Joe says there were many other outstanding players who received awards in front of a packed house reaffirming the school’s continued success in sport.

Janine Jackson

Dear Editor Jeanette and I have owned a section in Raglan for 15 years and lived here permanently for nearly 11 years. Compared to some of you that is hardly enough to be a true ‘local’ because you have lived here most or even all of your lives.

For others of you it is more than enough years in town to call this place home, because like us, you have moved here

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in the last 5-10 years and now you feel ‘local’ as well. And in my opinion that is exactly what you are……..especially if you have jumped off the bridge.

In the last of couple of months, I have been involved in a number of conversations where long-term locals are lamenting the changes taking place in our cute little town; everything from the changing

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aving returned home only a few weeks ago, Tusk and Horn Wildlife Trust founder Sarah has been busy wrapping up the team’s fundraising efforts and thanking our supporters and sponsors.

Our goal was to fund the weigh system for the orphans who call the Zululand Rhino Orphanage their home.

With our main fundraiser being a ‘Safari’ team each year in the Karioi Classic, we decided this year that we would tick two rides off - one here at home and the other in the homeland of the black and white rhinoceros, South Africa.

Jules from ‘Team Moose’ as they are known, had yet another amazing ride, admittedly an hour longer than last year, but loved every minute of it!

Breaking your chain going up the last long Whaanga Road hill before hitting the gravel isn’t what any rider needs on the day. But then out of nowhere, a van appears and pulls over. It’s being driven by Joe, who’s following his son around the course. Incredibly Joe has a brand-new spare chain and a spare bike on board. What happened next is quite extraordinary and very Raglan style; “He lends me his bike (I kid you not) so I can carry on while he fixes my chain,” says Jules.

“Five kilometres later he catches me up – we swap back bikes and I carry on to the finish line.”

Only in Raglan does magic like this happen.

Four weeks later Gareth and I are lying in our tents feeling the lions deep roar in our chests as we fall asleep. We then wake up and watch elephants demographics, to increasing house prices, to rent increases, to the advent of Air BNB and the resultant loss of long-term rental accommodation, to the increase in visitors (both New Zealanders and Internationals), to increasing Council rates and everything in between.

I agree. Not all of this is good. I agree that Raglan is not the same place as it was 15 years ago, perhaps not even

on a nearby hill, while having pre-race breakfast, and then catch a glimpse of a large buffalo herd charging along the ridgeline as we cycle through the hot, dry savannah - quite the contrast to our ocean side ride and looking down the coastline at snow covered Mt Taranaki. We covered 70 kms of fantastic and at times gruelling terrain in the annual two day exclusive Rhino Ride, set on the Manyoni Game Reserve in South Africa with its vast expanses of varied landscapes. Proceeds from this ride are the major contributor to the ongoing high costs of the reserve’s anti-poaching units and onsite rhino orphanage.

Before we left Gareth and I went and saw Peter at Raglan Engineering with a project proposal that made his eyes light up. I had a drawing of a weigh platform for young rhino in my hand and asked if he would help with an engineer’s drawing. Being the super lovely guy that Peter is, he put pen to paper straight away and between the three of us we came up with the plan destined for a steel fabricator in Durban.

Thank you to our Team Moose members, Tim from Raglan Backpackers, the Raglan community and local businesses that supported us and our fundraiser, which enabled it be a great success. We were able to deliver the platform and Gallagher scales right to the door of the Zululand Rhino Orphanage. Raglan Yoga Loft, The Shack, Direct Tech Ltd, Ali’s Turkish Kebabs, Thirsty Liquor, 4 Square and Ray White, we couldn’t have done this without you or Claudelands Automotive in Hamilton.

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the same as 5 years ago. But I for one love the vibe and challenge that change brings.

The great irony is that the only constant these days is change.

That’s our new world order of things and not one of us can change that.

What we can do, however, is manage change so that we minimise the negative impacts of it and embrace AND leverage the positive

aspects that change brings. But before we can do that we will need to agree what is negative and what is positive and that I fear will be our most difficult assignment as a community, as recent conversations clearly prove.

Alan Vink

TimeBank workshop looks at community resilience

Introducing Tonic's Senior Hairstylist from left Suz Hall, Juliana Albertoni deHall, Miranda, MeredithdeYoungson, Margaret Jefferies, Etal Gilad, Di Jennings, From left Suz Juliana Albertoni Miranda, Meredith Youngson, Jefferies, Etal Gilad, Di Jennings, Anna Cunningham and Sue Noble.

Anna Cunningham and Margaret Sue Noble.

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imebank Raglan recently held a workshop with Project Lyttelton chair Margaret Jefferies to discuss community resilience.

Margaret introduced the concept of TimeBanking to New Zealand and following the Canterbury earthquakes in 2010 and 2011, the Lyttelton TimeBank acted as a hub organisation activating its extensive social network through which valuable resources could flow.

Over 20 representatives from various local organisations attended the workshop including the Raglan Rest Home and Hospital, Raglan Backpackers, The Yoga

Space, Crop Swap, Chamber of Commerce, Trade Aid, Raglan Community Board and Raglan Area School.

Participants looked at how their organisations could fit into the TimeBank model, what they can offer and what they can get in return.

TimeBank Raglan coordinator Anna Cunningham says the workshop was inspiring and heart-warming, and she looks forward to having conversations with Raglan organisations about how TimeBank can work for them.

“I'm so excited about the synergies that came up as we were talking, and the opportunities that TimeBank has to act as

a conduit for collaboration between our organisations.”

The workshop provided motivation for Raglan Rest Home and Hospital and Raglan Area School to sign up to TimeBank and Anna says she will start working with them to find ways that TimeBank can benefit them.

Anna and Juliana are keen to hear from both individuals and organisations who want to get involved with TimeBank Raglan and help create a connected, resilient community - contact timebank@ whaingaroa.org.nz.

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eet newly returned senior hair stylist at Tonic, Luise, who has returned to Raglan after eight years away.

“I’ve been working in Auckland at Stephen Marr and Tauranga Blow Hairdressing, “I love cutting hair and giving clients a fresh new look that’s easy to look after.

“I’ve just returned from India, three months spent in the south Kerala, my second home.

“Rachel, owner of tonic hairdressing, is a friend of 30 years,. We have traveled and trained together. I look forward to seeing new and old clients again.” She said.

Book in with Luise today at Tonic Hairdressing: Call 07 825 0313 to make an appointment or drop in to the salon at 8 Bankart Street.

What’s Happening?

Let us know by filling in the Raglan Naturally Community Survey.

Your input will shape the future of this place and our community.

• Fill it out online at raglannaturally.co.nz • or look out for it in your mailbox You can also pick one up at the Library, Raglan Community House, Info Centre, Xtreme Zero Waste, Lions Op Shop, Te Uku Store, Schools: Raglan Area, Te Uku, Te Mata, and Waitetuna.

Raglan Naturally includes: Raglan, Ruapuke, Te Mata, Te Uku, Ohautira, Waitetuna.

To find out more contact Gabrielle Parson (Coordinator): raglannaturally@gmail.com facebook.com/raglannaturally 021 844 785

Nōu ko te rourou, nāku ko te rourou, ka ora ai te hapori — Together, your input & my input will strengthen and enhance the community

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It's not all about bikes at your local bike shop

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yclery Raglan, your local bike shop, is offering printing and copy services from now on. (maybe not a service you are necessarily expecting from a bike shop, but I guess you have to think outside of the box these days).

5th to 11th November 2018

Printing services include A3 and A4 printing/ copying, printing from USB flash drives or smartphone, color printing, menu printing, scanning and sending documents, and laminating.

We’ve said goodbye to Single use plastic bags. #P LASTIC A INT M Y B AG

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he Labour Weekend influx of holidaymakers and day trippers into Raglan might tempt more than the odd local to leave the hordes to it, but not Hinemoa Rossi.

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Wind Farm Trail Run all on track – and there’s still time to register

See in-store for details

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Copy rates start from $0.25 for A4 black and white and a discounted rate applies to 100 or more copies.

Files to be printed can also be emailed to: cycleryraglan@gmail.com. Collection same day.

Obviously, you can still come and see me for all your bicycle needs and repairs.

Please drink responsibly

Don’t despair if you haven’t signed up yet for the Waitetuna Wind Farm Trail Run – earlybird concessions may have gone a while back but you’ve still up to two weeks to register.

And don’t worry about going off course in the centrepiece half marathon: organisers have introduced extra measures this year to ensure you stay on track.

These are the messages from Waitetuna School teacher aide and PTA chairperson Jess Otton, who is again helping organise the event . “We thought why not do it again, everyone enjoyed it so much last year and it’s a very good way to fundraise.”

The Waitetuna Wind Farm Trail Run this time round will have extra signage, more race marshals, more tape marking the way – in three different colours to define the 21km, 10km and 5km routes – and a cellphone number for racers to ring if in strife. “But fingers crossed no-one will need it,” says Jess.

There’ll also be no need for competitors to wear anything around their ankles as this year a timing mechanism will be incorporated in each race bib.

While the longest course up to the wind turbines is expected to attract more serious runners – some in training for Raglan Karioi Trail two weeks later – the shorter options which can be run or walked give this event a family focus, says Jess.

Her hubby and three children – aged from seven to 20 – all completed either the five or 10km courses last year, while her adult daughter and partner acted as guardians for a keen young Auckland runner flown in by his

grandfather to the Raglan airstrip.

Jess says her daughter hopes the boy, if he returns and needs accompanying again, is not wanting to tackle the half marathon this year!

The wind farm trail includes river crossings, bush and farm tracks through the private property of Hamish and Julie Ormond, whose own children once went to Waitetuna School and who are happy to support the event.

While the terrain in places is tough, the views of Whaingaroa harbour and the bar from the top of the 21km track are described as “stunning”.

Every race finisher will receive a medal signifying the local area. There’ll also be spot prizes, food and drink to buy at the start/finish line, giving this event a real community feel.

The PTA is hoping to attract more than last year’s 309 registrations which came in from all over the country, and to match or better the near-$11000 raised especially since the annual interschool cross-country – traditionally held at the Macdonald farm – was “rained off” this year.

People wanting to take part in the event have only until this Friday to register at normal rates, which are $20 for the 5km, $45 for the 10km and $65 for the 21km.

Late registrations – which will be accepted from this Saturday through to Thursday November 22, just two days before the event – all carry an extra $10 fee.

Funds raised will be used to improve the school’s court area, which needs new paint markings for the various sports played on it as well as new basketball hoops.

Edith Symes ● Waitetuna Wind Farm Trail Run will be held on Saturday November 24. The 21km starts at 8am, the 10km at 9am and the 5km at 9.30am. For more information and to register, go to www.waitetunatrailrun. co.nz.

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he Herbal Dispensary is pleased to present the SuperFeast Medicinal Mushrooms Event.

Mason Taylor, founder of SuperFeast, is heading to New Zealand for an amazing series of educational workshops, and he’s coming all the way to Raglan! This exclusive event is being held on Friday November 16 from 6-8pm. Tickets cost $20 and bookings are essential.

Tonic herbs have been used for thousands of years by those wishing to fortify their health. In this epic workshop you will get an in-depth introduction to the art of tonic herbalism and how to bring these ancient herbs into your life. We intend for you to have a solid foundation and understanding about how easily (and deliciously!) these herbs can be integrated into a modern lifestyle.

Mason Taylor is a health educator and host of ‘The Mason Taylor Show’ podcast. He is a passionate tonic herbalist and founder of Australia’s leading tonic herb company, SuperFeast.

Mason is dedicated to teaching people of all walks of life how to embrace and benefit from the healing forces of nature, as they create a unique and dynamic health philosophy. A long and happy life is the intention. Mason also brings a

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Mason Taylor, founder of SuperFeast, will be in Raglan to present his Medicinal Mushrooms Event

refreshing and cheeky sense of humour to his talks and life, because longevity relies on a good belly laugh!

For more information on SuperFeast Mushrooms or to book for the upcoming

event, head into the Herbal Dispensary Raglan to find out more. Remember, bookings are essential.

Ph. 07 825 7444.

The Herbal Dispensary

Iyengar yoga centenary celebration his year, 2018, marks the T one hundredth

anniversary of the birth of the late BKS Iyengar.

Yoga was virtually unknown in the Western world until BKS Iyengar began to promote yoga with demonstrations and workshops in the mid-1950s.

He developed the method known today as Iyengar Yoga and wrote numerous books on the subject, most notably Light on Yoga which was first published in 1966 and has since been translated into 17 languages.

His teachings at the Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Institute in Pune, India and at international workshops inspired students from all

walks of life until his death in 2014. His legacy lives on through the many who learned from him and who continue his teachings of yoga for the next generation.

As part of the world-wide Centenary celebrations for the late Mr B K S Iyengar, the Iyengar Yoga Association of Aotearoa, NZ, is holding a 100 strong Yoga Convention in Raglan 9 - 11 Nov. We welcome the Raglan community, yogis of all types and potential yogis, to come celebrate with us at the free classes on Friday 9th Nov 4 - 5 pm and on Saturday 10th Nov 8 - 9 am. Bring your own mat if you can.

Contact your local Iyengar Yoga teacher for info at corry.yoga@gmail. com/text 027 389 4987.

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It takes a village An opinion on learning in Whaingaroa

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hen I was about 10 years old my mother informed me that our family was moving to Raglan. I was devastated.

Having grown up in Auckland, my memories of Raglan at age 10 consisted of endless gravel roads leading to nothing but bush and beaches.

At the time my family lived in Milford, which is a suburb on Auckland’s North Shore. The area wasn’t quite as busy as inner-city Auckland, but it definitely had the creature comforts of a town centre with its shopping mall, marina and picturesque white sand beach. I guess you could describe Milford as the antithesis of Raglan in terms of values.

To try and console me about moving to a small town, my mother offered to enroll me in a ‘city’ school but the thought of having to sit in a bus for over two hours every day was so unbearable that I refused.

I didn’t really have any expectations on my first day attending Raglan Area School but the one thing that struck me was the amount of Māori students at the school and the amount of Māori that was spoken at the school.

The roll at the intermediate school that I attended before moving to Raglan included about

1% Māori. The school had a higher number of East Asian and other Pacific Island nationalities than it did Māori students. During assembly the students would sing the national anthem and that theme song from the T.V show, Friends.

I attended RAS between the years 2000 and 2004 and I’d say the roll would’ve included around 50% Maori. Until I came to this school, I’d never experienced a powhiri or stepped foot on a marae or learnt kapa haka (or sung any Māori song that wasn’t a preschool level waiata for that matter).

I still remember my first day pretty vividly. I didn’t really know what to expect but straight off the bat three local girls asked who I was and made sure that I wasn’t alone.

I was so touched by their sense of manaakitanga, that kindness and aroha extended to me, a complete stranger.

Back in September I attended Malcolm Cox’s poroporoaki event, a formal farewell, as he left his position as principal of RAS. Malcolm was deputy principal when I attended the school, so while I never experienced him as a principal, we did work together at times while I was head girl in 2003.

Malcolm was also my math teacher. Probably one of my favourite math teachers actually.

I have always been pretty good at math so I enjoyed the class anyway

but Malcolm made math interesting because he’d always teach you a shortcut or some trick that made you see the problem a little differently.

I’d always been a good learner, especially when it came to school.

To be honest though, I’d never tried very hard because everything came easily to me. I guess you could say I got good marks but I was never really personally invested in my learning achievements.

I realised how blasé my attitude was toward said achievements on the day of my NCEA Level 1 mathematics exam.

I must’ve got my dates or times mixed up but for some reason I didn’t think I had anything important to do that day. I was happily asleep in bed unaware that I was about to completely miss my exam.

My mother had just assumed I knew all my exam dates so didn’t even question why I was sleeping in. Luckily, Malcolm pulled up at my house on his motorbike to personally wake me up, just in time for me to get to my exam – 10 minutes late.

Apparently if I didn’t take the exam, the entire school’s NCEA result would be much lower, or that’s what they told me anyway to get me out of bed.

Being a shy, self-involved teenager, I didn’t really understand the significance at the time but

Malcolm has dedicated 33 years of his life to Raglan Area School.

looking back, I’m not sure that any other teacher living outside of this community would have done that for me. Being in my thirties now, I realise that education is not just about knowledge and achievements but also about building character.

During the speeches at Malcolm’s poroporoaki, those that stood up spoke of his willingness to reach out and continue the connection with the Maori community, his integrity and honesty, his ability to work with teenagers and also about his support for the community whether that was to implement a “crazy idea” like the Surfing Academy or opening up the school facilities for the community during times of mourning.

Math is one of those subjects where there is usually a correct answer. Being good at math doesn’t teach you things like wairua or respect though and I think Malcolm was even better at teaching life’s intangibles than concepts like math.

Thank you, Malcolm, for the 33 years you dedicated to Raglan Area School and for personally coming to wake me up that morning (among the various other things you have done for me).

Hopefully you can now spend your days with your family and embarking on your new journey working in poignant ta tou pounamu.

Maki Nishiyama

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Friends of Wainui Reserve Raglan youth making t-shirt designs that matter celebrates 25 years this November

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aglan youth are getting creative with design and t-shirts at a Raglan Community House screen printing workshop 'Graff Ur Tee' on Wednesdays from 3-6pm.

Tutor Gila Colen, a local artist from Ahoy Creative Crew, will cover design principals, hand cut stencils and screen printing for a small-scale operation during the six-week course.

She says although there are only three weeks left of the course, youth aged 12 to 18 are welcome to call in and have a go.

“With a simple design you can make a t-shirt in one session. We have plenty of t-shirts but they can bring their own plain t-shirt to screen-print.” she says.

Budding creatives Chloe Wharekawa and Brooke Ahern, both aged 14, say the course is a great opportunity to do something arty.

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n November 8 1993 a group of volunteers had the vision of turning 5.5 hec“There’s lots of sport activities that tares of scrub, blackberry, I do in Raglan so it’s quite different gorse and swamp into a native from what I usually do,” Chloe says.

“I really love art and we don’t bush re-serve for all to enjoy.

From left Brooke Ahern, Gila Cohen help Chloe Wharekawa get her design ready to screen print.

usually get to do art stuff after school,” Brooke says.

Another goal of the programme is to promote recycling and reusing by screen printing second-hand tees.

Donations of clean, cotton, plain t-shirts can be dropped off to a box at the community house entrance or see manager Mike Rarere.

The youth will also be involved in marketing and promoting their tees at the Raglan Community House as the young entrepreneurs learn about the process of taking a product from the

creative process right through to selling the finished t-shirt.

Janine Jackson For more information contact The Raglan House on 825 8142 or email info@theraglanhouse.co.nz.

Health in your Hands

Many committed their time and labour without any prospect of being able to see the end result 25 years later. The 25th An-niversary is a celebration of all the hard work and vision of the volunteers who over the years have contributed towards making the Wainui Reserve what it is today.

The European interaction with this piece of land began in the 1880s with the operation of a flax mill on the Wainui stream above the junction with the Ahiawa Stream.

The drain diverting the water from the stream to the mill can still be seen, as can the depressions made by temporary dwell-ings constructed by the mill workers from the Kopua Pa. The mill closed

in 1895 and the land was leased from the Raglan County Council by Mr. McJanet as part of the Pilot Station.

Sometime after that, the lease of 6.5 hectares transferred to Betty Rawley’s (nee Jackson) family who farmed the Pilot Station.

However, the Raglan County Council wanted to convert the whole area into grazing land including the 6.5 hectares leased by the Jackson family. Opposition to this proposal came from Betty and Frank Rawley and, with the help of councillor Michael Hope, resulted in the land being fenced off and made into the Pilot Reserve.

In 1993, with encouragement from Betty and Frank Rawley, a group of volunteers supported by the Waikato District Council, began planting the area in native trees.

By 2001 the volunteers (Friends of Wainui) had planted over 13,000 trees, with planting still continuing today. Friends of Wainui propagated most of the early trees, planted,

laid out paths, constructed water features and built bridges. Other activities include labelling native trees, developing a car park, toilet facilities, seating, picnic areas, pest control and generally fostering an environment that enables a bare, scrubby and wet 5.5 hectares to become a self-generating bush area enjoyed by all who wander the pathways or sit and absorb the hushed stillness of the bush and the birdsong.

The hard work of volunteers over 25 years is to be celebrated as the Wainui Reserve has become a valuable asset in the Raglan area, adding to the diversity of activities freely available to the public. It also reflects the culture of a caring, volunteering and doing community, that is Rag-lan.

The Friends of Wainui Reserve meet on alternate Monday mornings to maintain and further develop the Reserve. Facebook: Friends of Wainui.

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News Letter Raglan Golden Hearts

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inning The Most Beautiful Small Town Supreme Award, shows what the people of Raglan are made of. Businesses, volunteers and service groups go beyond the call of duty to make events happen, to help with voluntary organisations, to care for our environment and keep our beaches safe and clean. Some have been involved for many years, some have passed on, while new-comers have taken up the challenge (another generation of Golden Hearts of Raglan).

The TimeBank had a visit from Margaret Jefferies, who in 2005 started Timebanking in New Zealand in Lyttleton.

She explained how Lyttleton, having an established network of Timebank volunteers during the earthquakes, was a big asset to the devastated community. The next step in Raglan is to get more elderly involved in this amazing organization and be better prepared for any unexpected eventuality.

The Raglan Lions Volunteers work seven days a week recycling and selling clothes at the Lions Opportunity Shop. During the next few months they need extra volunteers to cover the summer

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season. The money they raise goes towards community events such as the New Year Parade and the Wearable Arts Festival, as well as helping individuals and families in need, especial during a crisis.

The Raglan Community House coordinates services for all ages in Raglan and provides venues for many groups such as the Saturday Club, Senior Technology, Youth Groups and Service Groups.

Volunteers are needed as hosts and people to run the Opportunity Shop, which is open on a Saturday during the Summer.

Halloween was celebrated with several successful events in Raglan and young and old joined in to commemorate several ancient traditions going back over 2000 years. In the Northern Hemisphere Halloween marked the beginning of a New Year, the end of summer and the harvesting of crops. By the 6th century AD the Romans who honoured the Christian Martyrs in May, moved the celebration to November 1 to coincide with established pagan festivals. Halloween has taken its name from ‘All Hallows’, ‘All Hallowmas’, and All Saints Day or Souls Day. The English and Irish who emigrated to America in the mid-1800s carried their Celtic traditions with them to their new homeland.

Diwali is also celebrated in November and is one of the most

important festivals in Indian culture. Diwali translates to Festival of Lights or Feast of Lanterns and is now recognised all over the world.

Happy Memories of growing up in Northern England after the end of WWII,include Halloween being an excuse to dress up and have a party. Harvest Festivals were followed by Bonfire Night (Guy Fawkes) and the Feast of Lanterns. We shared the abundance of autumn and burned the rubbish accumulated throughout the year.

Fireworks Displays when I was very small in the 1940’s were a backyard affair. Several families congregated at a neighbour’s place and dads would turn up with a coveted biscuit-tin full of fireworks, which they set off on top of the concrete coal bunker.

Kids at a safe distance were allowed sparklers. Meanwhile, mums supplied Yorkshire Parkin (Ginger Bread), Flap Jack, Treacle Toffee and Toffee Apples and the children cooked jacket potatoes over a small bonfire. On one occasion my father forgot to put the lid on his tin of fireworks and we had had an impromptu, but spectacular, display with skyrockets, Catherine Wheels and Roman Candles and jumpingjacks flying in all directions!

Before Bonfire Night, as teenagers, we went round the

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streets with an effigy of Guy Fawkes (sometimes a real person) in a wheel barrow shouting “a penny for the Guy“ so we could buy fireworks. On Mischief Night, November 4 we tried to pilfer wood from neighbouring bonfires or even set them alight. We would sit around guarding ‘our gang’s’

bonfire, letting off ‘penny bangers’ to scare away would-be raiders.

Remembrance Day (Poppy Day) on November 11 was a more sombre occasion. We did not celebrate ANZAC Day, so this was the time organizations gathered together to remember those who gave so much.

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What's On • The Raglan Garden Ramble organized by the Horticultural Society is Saturday November 10.

Details available from the Library or Raglan House.

It’s free! Afternoon tea at 2pm.

• Raglan Golden Hearts will celebrate the beginning of summer on December 5 with a gathering at the Stewart Street Church Hall. Senior groups will be informed of the details.

• Care and Craft has its final meeting of the year on Monday December 10.

• The Saturday Club will continue to meet every Saturday at the new time of 9am.

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New Listing 41 Lorenzen Bay Road Raglan Elevated to make the most of views, sun and privacy. This nicely presented three bedroom character home has so much more to offer. Walk in and be wowed by the native timber flooring, leading the way to the stunning kitchen with great work stations. The cosy lounge features a wood burner for comfort and ambiance plus a heat pump for instant warmth. Just light the candles and the scene is set. Fling open the French doors to the sun-drenched north facing decking from which to inhale the fresh air, listen to the birds and admire the views of Lorenzen Bay. A large double garage at the rear of the section offers great space for cars or boat.

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New Listing 42 Kaitoke Road Raglan If you’re a water enthusiast or someone who just enjoys amazing water and mountain views, you really should take a look at this place! Situated in a private cul-de-sac, this estuary frontage property is 608sqm (approx) of paradise, complete with 1-bedroom cabin and utility cabin with shower and toilet. Buy it as your dream holiday site now, then mull over what you want to build while enjoying all there is on offer in beautiful Kaitoke Bay. Launch your paddleboard or kayak at your convenience, or stroll towards town along the native bush-lined boardwalk just across the road. Call Julie or Blair for an appointment to view! rwraglan.co.nz/RAG22999 Raglan Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)

30 Main Road Raglan The front door leads the way to fabulous water views and an immaculately presented, north facing, brick home with three double bedrooms. Highlights include polished native timber flooring, double glazing, heat pump and a wood burner with heat transfer unit for your comfort. Not just a house but a home to be proud of with picturesque water views from the kitchen window.

Light and airy open-plan living and a family bathroom that actually has a bath for you to relax in. Admire the charming grounds complete with mature fruit trees and colour. A quaint garden shed and greenhouse add to the garden oasis. Low maintenance is always an advantage. Walk to town and on the bus route.

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• 400sqm section just waiting to be built on.

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The 800m² section features low maintenance landscaped gardens and includes a new concrete drive, meaning all the hard work’s done! However, the rear of the section offers even bigger water views & has potential for further development. Handy under house workshop and storage space. This fantastic property is sure to appeal whether it be for permanent or holiday living & one thing’s for sure you won’t get better value in Whale Bay!

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Ready & Waiting Your Dream Home Situated in an elevated position overlooking Flax Cove you can build to capture the sun and simply stunning estuary and Mt Karioi views.

The current owners have partially developed the site creating a large berm on the roadside boundary with the legal access driveway from Harakeke Place. The freehold section of 700m² is mostly gently sloping and fairly good contour by Raglan standards! Handy location to estuary, town, school, bus stop and walkways. Covenants apply and house plans are available to interested parties. For further information please contact Stephen 021 969 848 or Michelle 021 969 878

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100c Greenslade Road Your Haven Enjoy spectacular harbour views from this warm and welcoming home. ‘The Chalet’ has two living areas and dual decks for relaxed outdoor living and entertaining and is the perfect retreat from the stresses of everyday life. You will love the peacefulness of the bush setting and the sheltered micro climate it provides. Wake to birdsong, breathe in the fresh sea air and enjoy the natural tranquillity of the gentle lap of the tides.

Positioned adjacent to the walkway access to Moonlight Bay you can be at the water’s edge in less than a minute.

It is a sanctuary for busy professionals or a wonderful holiday home. Call now and secure it for summer!

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When you see the dozens of amazing limestone formations that are scattered around the block you would think it was a film set from Peter Jackson’s ‘Lord of the Rings’. 7.4 hectares (18.5 acres) of land with so much to offer, Kahikitea groves to wetland areas, a natural spring fed pond and other species of woodlots. There is a spring water supply via a pump which is such an asset providing ample water. A rustic off-grid cabin with an open plan layout provides simple accommodation with peaceful views over the valley. No building covenants means there’s no restrictions in terms of creating your dream home here. 5 mins to Raglan Roast Te Uku & 25 to Hamilton.

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7 Park Drive

144 Maungatawhiri Road

Drive On Up A Surprise Awaits Many gems on offer with this north facing originally 3 bedroom now 2 bedroom brick home. Downstairs is a games room/ teenager’s area. There’s space to park your boat and a smoke house which will ensure your catch is enjoyed by all.

Live off the land on the fully fenced property & utilise the chook house, fruit trees & planter boxes to start you off on your journey to organic sustainability. Walk everywhere as this property is in the heart of Raglan.

Call Robbie for more information 021 952 271.

Your Ticket to Spacious Living This exceptional 5 acre lifestyle property enjoys views out to Mount Karioi & the ocean on the horizon. Built in the mid-2000’s the spacious home features 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, a designer kitchen with scullery & 2 living areas. Underfloor heating is supplied to all bathrooms, the kitchen & the spa pool room. The deck is absolutely made for entertaining while taking in the fantastic views. There is an internal access double garage, a workshop & another separate double garage has a self contained unit. The big views and privacy make this property seem like it’s miles away from anywhere, but it’s only 5 minutes to seaside Raglan.

For Sale Contact Email View

For Sale Contact Email View

$849,000 Robbie Regnier 021 952 271 robbie.raglan@ljh.co.nz ljhooker.co.nz/22CHFG

$1,350,000 Kyle Leuthart - 021 903 309 kleuthart.raglan@ljh.co.nz ljhooker.co.nz/228HFG

Chrissy Cox

Kyle Leuthart

Michelle O’Byrne

Stephen O’Byrne

Robbie Regnier

Matt Sweetman

Sandra Bowditch

027 287 1804

021 903 309

021 969 878

021 969 848

021 952 271

021 624 826

021 751 759

Licensed Salesperson

Licensed Salesperson

Licensed Salesperson

Licensed Salesperson

Licensed Salesperson

Licensed Salesperson

Raglan Property Manager

*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.

LJ Hooker Raglan (07) 825 7170 •

25-27 Bow Street , Raglan • George Boyes & Co Limited Licensed Real Estate Agent REAA 2008

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QUICKFIND Directory: your local trades guide FLOORING

ENGINEERING

ALUMINIUM

RAGLAN ENGINEERING LTD ARBORISTS

Specialising in New Builds, Maintenance and Drainlaying.

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

HIRE

ES

Contact Peter on 825-8486 or see him 8am-5pm at 2 Park Drive, Raglan

IC

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Agents for: Honda Power Equipment Ryco Hydraulics/Fittings Kumho/Hankook/Cooper & other tyres BOC gas

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PLUMBING

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

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• Felling & removal • Fully insured • Hedge trimming • Pruning, shaping, thinning • Stump grinding

Property Maintenance Services ELECTRICIANS/HEATING

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LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES

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FENCING

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DRAINAGE/DIGGERS

AL DRAINAGE CENTR Drainlayer Experienced and local digger avilable Ph Dean 027 482 3130 or 07 825 8132 central-drainage@hotmail.com

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ROOFING, MEMBRANE & CLADDING Your local professional Roofing Company • Commercial and residential • Re-roof and New roofs • Metal, membrane, insulated panel, exterior cladding • Fascia and spouting 07 846 7244 | admin@wtcroofing.co.nz

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Classifieds SAT 10 NOV R A G L A N HORTICULTURAL S O C I E T Y GARDEN RAMBLE 10.00am - 4.00pm Details at the library, i-Site and the Community House.

SAT 10 NOV LET’S GROW EARLY LEARNING C E N T R E **ART AUCTION** Rock-it Cafe 3.30pm. Proceeds going to the Whaingaroa Toy Library. All welcome.

MUSIC @ THE OLD SCHOOL : \\ SAT 10 NOV Andrew White. Doors open 7pm, $25. \\ SUN 11 NOV Foxtrots - Zoe Scott with guest. Doors open 7.30pm, $10.

SUN 11 NOV R A G L A N C R E AT I V E **MARKETS**

This Sunday 10am - 2pm at the Old School Arts Centre.

MON 12 NOV LADIES NIGHT RAGLAN CLUB 7pm Welcome back Angela Massey with her Nutrimetrics Xmas Goodies and James with a ham from the Top Cut Butchery and prexmas ordering. Spot prize for something Christmasy from shoulders and above.

Ham, buns, lettuce and tomatoes will be provided.

WED 14 NOV R A G L A N R A M B L E R S 9am from James St near Wallis St Kaitoke Walkway.

FRI 30 NOV COMEDY AT THE CLUBHOUSE Raglan Golf Club presents these legends for a night of laughter. Cori Gonzales-Macuer and Luke Cederman.

Doors open 7pm.

Tickets selling fast at $25. Call Tim (027 593 4676) to get yours.

www.raglanmarket.com

For Sale

Services Offered

E-BIKE VOLTERRA Brand new, never been ridden $1500 Phone 825 8615

DO YOU WANT YOUR HOUSE

a ta m i ra . c o. n z Tigerlily swim Denim shorts Brixton hats Summer dresses ...as always, only one per size!

See you soon! x

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

Services Offered NEED THOSE SMALL JOBS DONE in and around the house?

Call John on 021 082 40111

Repiled, Relocated, Repositioned or Removed?

Call now 07 847 1760

THU 8 NOV @ THE YOT CLUB: Earshot with Cian DJing from 9. Vinyl only, hip hop funk soul. Free pool.

Free entry, outside fire, food from Ulo’s Kitchen.

SUN 11 NOV @ THE YOT CLUB: > > > S U N D AY SESSIONS<<< The Mad Professor, Jamin’i, Dubsonic, King Macka, Jinja Cat. Free from 4.20, $10 from 5pm. Food FRI 9 NOV from Ulo’s Kitchen. @ THE YOT CLUB: * * C l o s e d * * SAT 10 NOV @ THE YOT CLUB: W a i h e k e International O r c h e s t r a & New Telepathics.

Two outstanding big bands in the Soul Funk world electronic genres.

****************** Yot Club - free pickup and dropoff, text to this number: 0211034156

Courses, classes & workshops HO HO HO the heat is on...

THE RAGLAN LIGHT EXERCISE GROUP SESSIONS

Acknowledgements

Fire Station Halloween Party Raglan Volunteer Fire Firefighters would like to thank Raglan Butchery for their amazing sausages and SuperValue for their generous financial support of the event.

Also a massive thank you to Tarn Whibley for her amazing help setting up and loaning us her decorations.

Finally a massive thank you to Bush and the St John volunteers that chipped in and helped us on the day. Really appreciated!

The event was organised by Leanna Darby and Tarn Whibley, with a team effort behind us of Julius Kite, Dan Mills, Caleb Kronfield, Stephen OʼByrne, Calle Kabo, Jenny MacLeod and Mica Thompson.

Monday & Thursday.

10am to 11am.

St Peters Hall.

Everybody is most welcome to attend.

*Sponsored by RC

Situations Vacant

JOB VACANCY

Whaingaroa Environment Centre (WEC) has the following position available Marine Matters Project Coordinator (part-time fixed-term) Marine Matters is all about providing opportunities, activities and information to further connect community with our coastal environment. We are looking for an energetic, creative, motivated people-person who loves our coast.

Project management experience and knowledge of marine ecosystems desirable.

Job description and application details available from WEC: manager@whaingaroa.org.nz or ph: 07 825 0480 Applications close 16th November 2018

Public Notices

Public Notices

RUAPUKE MOTOR CAMP

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

RAGLAN R.S.A ARMISTICE DAY SERVICE Sunday 11 November 2018 at 11.00am. Cenotaph, Bow Street.

All welcome to attend.

DO YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR COMMUNITY? Join the Raglan Community Patrol and help keep Whaingaroa Raglan safe.

The Community Patrol is a volunteer organisation that liaises directly with the Police.

They operate in pairs, patrolling the CBD, surf beaches, the wharf, Bridal Veil Falls and car parks.

Contact Narina Hurst on 07 825 8473 to sign up today.

SELF STORAGE

Contact Gary Kite

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

Classifieds Advertising in the Raglan Chronicle: Ads on this page are an affordable way to get something out to the community.

Min. ads start from $8. Call us on 825 7076 or email: classifieds@raglanchronicle.co.nz

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raglan.ljhooker.co.nz

‘LIKE’us on Facebook Indicates there is a ‘Walk-through Video’

Open Home

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New Listing

Open Home

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30 Nihinihi Avenue Contact Robbie Regnier 021 952 271 Email

robbie.raglan@ljh.co.nz

View

Sunday 1 - 1:30pm ljhooker.co.nz/ 23UHFG

Your Complete Lifestyle Wish List This inspirational cedar masterpiece by Architect Tim Dorrington is situated in popular Raglan West. Walk through the front door and the light of the double height entry way welcomes you. Two bedrooms, bathroom and internal garage are on this level. A staircase leads up to the main living space where the kitchen, dining and sunken lounge share views of the harbour. Two separate decks enable all year outdoor relaxation. The master bedroom and 4th bedroom have light streaming through large slider doors that open up from a glazed hallway. Park your boat on this flat 809m² section, stroll to the beach and town. Call to view this unique home.

Deadline 28.11.18 Unless sold prior Contact Chrissy Cox - 027 287 1804 Email

ccox.raglan@ljh.co.nz

View

Sunday 12 - 12:30pm ljhooker.co.nz/ 23YHFG

BUSINESS

1 Wallis Street

Email

robbie.raglan@ljh.co.nz

View

ljhooker.co.nz/ 23KHFG

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New Listing

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116e Greenslade Road

Established Retail Supply Business in Raglan CBD For Sale $399,000 + gst (if any)

This stunning, 2017 built home has everything you could want including a stylish kitchen with scullery, open plan living with large areas of glass to enjoy the bush backdrop.

The master has a dual aspect for the sun and views plus ensuite and walk in wardrobe. There are two more bedrooms and a generous family bathroom. Plus a lined internal access double garage with large laundry/office and third bathroom.

And if this is not enough there is a huge 120m² shed. All set on 3.4 acres of good grazing land. Perfectly located approx.

10 mins to Raglan, an easy commute to Hamilton and close to the Te Uku store and Roast Office coffee.

Open Home

2

Contact Robbie Regnier 021 952 271

6+

11 Mangakino Road

Timeless Splendour For Sale $1,400,000

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New Listing

Hidden Gem In Greenslade Road

Be in for Summer. For family reasons this high growth business is reluctantly offered for sale. Located in prime Raglan CBD, The Raglan Project is a one stop shop retailing a variety of hardware, homeware and building supplies to a loyal established customer base of tradies and DIYers. The business includes stock, a strong long term lease, established supply lines and management systems, large enclosed retail area and an exterior concreted yard space.

With Raglan’s increasing population, the success of this highly desirable business will continue to grow.

NB: PRICE INCLUDES STOCK

Deadline 28.11.18 Unless sold prior Contact Chrissy Cox - 027 287 1804 Email

ccox.raglan@ljh.co.nz

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Saturday 12 - 12:30pm ljhooker.co.nz/ 242HFG

This classic kiwi Lockwood it has been in the same extended family since new and has been well maintained but the inside will take you back in time. You can enjoy the warmth and beauty of natural timber or choose to give it a more contemporary look. With easy access to the harbour the tranquil bush setting of this lovely property will captivate you if you can take your eyes off the stunning harbour views.

And you will love the private, north facing, deck that is just waiting for you to enjoy. Whether it’s relaxing quietly or entertaining with family and friends there are lots of special memories ready to be created here.

Chrissy Cox

Kyle Leuthart

Michelle O’Byrne

Stephen O’Byrne

Robbie Regnier

Matt Sweetman

Sandra Bowditch

027 287 1804

021 903 309

021 969 878

021 969 848

021 952 271

021 624 826

021 751 759

Licensed Salesperson

Licensed Salesperson

Licensed Salesperson

Licensed Salesperson

Licensed Salesperson

Licensed Salesperson

Raglan Property Manager

*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.

LJ Hooker Raglan (07) 825 7170 • 16 RAGLAN Chronicle

25-27 Bow Street , Raglan • George Boyes & Co Limited Licensed Real Estate Agent REAA 2008

It's not all about bikes at your local bike shop

C

yclery Raglan, your local bike shop, is offering printing and copy services from now on. (maybe not a service you are necessarily expecting from a bike shop, but I guess you have to think outside of the box these days).

5th to 11th November 2018

Printing services include A3 and A4 printing/ copying, printing from USB flash drives or smartphone, color printing, menu printing, scanning and sending documents, and laminating.

We’ve said goodbye to Single use plastic bags. #P LASTIC A INT M Y B AG

$

1299

Fresh NZ Lamb Leg Roast

kg

1

Check out our range of reusable bags, or feel free to bring your own bags.

699

5

$ 90

Just Juice/ Keri Fruit Juice/ Drink 1L

Tip Top Ice Cream 2L

ea

(Excludes Premium)

2

$

ea

Coke/Sprite/ Fanta/Lift/L&P 1.5L

2899 pk

ea

T

he Labour Weekend influx of holidaymakers and day trippers into Raglan might tempt more than the odd local to leave the hordes to it, but not Hinemoa Rossi.

449

$ 49

$

USA Red/Green Seedless Grapes

kg

$ 99

ea

Whittaker’s Chocolate Block 250g

Heineken 15 x 330ml Bottles

$

11

99 ea

Wither Hills 750ml

svrc0811

(Excludes Pinot Noir)

Owned & operated

by locals

SuperValue Raglan: 16-18 Bow Street. Ph 825 8300.

Open 7am�–�9pm, 7 Days.

For inspiration visit

SuperValue.co.nz |

While stocks last at SuperValue Raglan only.

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Dirk Cyclery Raglan. 10 Bankart St. Ph: 021 2380818

Wind Farm Trail Run all on track – and there’s still time to register

See in-store for details

$

Copy rates start from $0.25 for A4 black and white and a discounted rate applies to 100 or more copies.

Files to be printed can also be emailed to: cycleryraglan@gmail.com. Collection same day.

Obviously, you can still come and see me for all your bicycle needs and repairs.

Please drink responsibly

Don’t despair if you haven’t signed up yet for the Waitetuna Wind Farm Trail Run – earlybird concessions may have gone a while back but you’ve still up to two weeks to register.

And don’t worry about going off course in the centrepiece half marathon: organisers have introduced extra measures this year to ensure you stay on track.

These are the messages from Waitetuna School teacher aide and PTA chairperson Jess Otton, who is again helping organise the event . “We thought why not do it again, everyone enjoyed it so much last year and it’s a very good way to fundraise.”

The Waitetuna Wind Farm Trail Run this time round will have extra signage, more race marshals, more tape marking the way – in three different colours to define the 21km, 10km and 5km routes – and a cellphone number for racers to ring if in strife. “But fingers crossed no-one will need it,” says Jess.

There’ll also be no need for competitors to wear anything around their ankles as this year a timing mechanism will be incorporated in each race bib.

While the longest course up to the wind turbines is expected to attract more serious runners – some in training for Raglan Karioi Trail two weeks later – the shorter options which can be run or walked give this event a family focus, says Jess.

Her hubby and three children – aged from seven to 20 – all completed either the five or 10km courses last year, while her adult daughter and partner acted as guardians for a keen young Auckland runner flown in by his

grandfather to the Raglan airstrip.

Jess says her daughter hopes the boy, if he returns and needs accompanying again, is not wanting to tackle the half marathon this year!

The wind farm trail includes river crossings, bush and farm tracks through the private property of Hamish and Julie Ormond, whose own children once went to Waitetuna School and who are happy to support the event.

While the terrain in places is tough, the views of Whaingaroa harbour and the bar from the top of the 21km track are described as “stunning”.

Every race finisher will receive a medal signifying the local area. There’ll also be spot prizes, food and drink to buy at the start/finish line, giving this event a real community feel.

The PTA is hoping to attract more than last year’s 309 registrations which came in from all over the country, and to match or better the near-$11000 raised especially since the annual interschool cross-country – traditionally held at the Macdonald farm – was “rained off” this year.

People wanting to take part in the event have only until this Friday to register at normal rates, which are $20 for the 5km, $45 for the 10km and $65 for the 21km.

Late registrations – which will be accepted from this Saturday through to Thursday November 22, just two days before the event – all carry an extra $10 fee.

Funds raised will be used to improve the school’s court area, which needs new paint markings for the various sports played on it as well as new basketball hoops.

Edith Symes ● Waitetuna Wind Farm Trail Run will be held on Saturday November 24. The 21km starts at 8am, the 10km at 9am and the 5km at 9.30am. For more information and to register, go to www.waitetunatrailrun. co.nz.

MOTIVATED VENDOR

Raglan 611 Wainui Road

Solscape - potential as far as the eye can see • Thriving iconic eco-tourism business set on 10 acres overlooking Manu Bay • For sale as a freehold going concern including land, buildings and business • An established “turn-key” business with significant growth opportunities across all aspects The core business centres on the varied accommodation options, multiple income streams, including the Conscious Kitchen, surf lessons & rentals, yoga, venue hire & more. Over 16 years, Solscape has developed a strong brand identity with unique appeal and its fast growing social media following attracts to both domestic and international markets. A key position within the flourishing Raglan tourism sector.

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For Sale by Deadline Private Treaty (unless sold prior)

12pm, Fri 7 Dec 2018 Bayleys Hamilton, 96 Ulster Street, Hamilton View by appointment Rebecca Bruce 021 063 5165 Mark Frost 022 150 2244 SUCCESS REALTY LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008