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17th March 2016 - Issue #485

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Raglan Community Board: In brief Public meeting to discuss impact of visitor numbers Rubbish on the beaches; no car parks in town; freedom campers cooking dinner in the main street; wifi users clogging up the library 5 1 a W h a a n ga Ro a d , area.

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The Raglan Community Board recognises that visitor numbers are

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The board invites residents to a public meeting on Tuesday, April 12, to talk about the issues and explore possible solutions. The meeting will be held at 7pm in the supper room of the town hall.

Rubbish problem in town The idea of Raglan going rubbish bin free was discussed during the public forum of the Raglan Community Board meeting last week.

Resident Wayne Trott said the rubbish service in Raglan was inadequate. “The bins are not emptied at night and the birds pull out all the rubbish and spread it over the foreshore.

A couple of bins by the wharf, they overflow and straight in the tide.” He said the town needed more signs to tell people to dispose of their rubbish properly and more bins. However,

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Better bus service requested The Raglan community wants better capacity, timetabling, storage and comfort when it comes to its bus service, which is currently up for tender by Waikato Regional Council.

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Hamilton was the best in the region.

The service takes 61,000 passengers per annum, with peak seat capacity at 83 per cent and average seat capacity at 57 per cent. Of the patronage, 78 per cent were children or students. Mr MacLeod said the main feedback from Raglan locals was that they wanted better storage for taking bikes and surfboards on the bus.

There have also been requests for more services, including a bus service on Sundays.

The contract for the http://www.weathermap.co.nz/?p=ragla Raglan bus service is due to expire next year.

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resident Craig Withers, who used to work at Cornwall Park in Auckland for 20 years, said more rubbish bins wouldn’t fix the problem. “More rubbish bins means more rubbish.”

He said Raglan should consider going rubbish bin free, with signs to pack it in, pack it out.

Board chairman Alan Vink said he floated the idea of going rubbish bin free before but it “didn’t go down too well. Steve Soanes, former area manager for Waikato District Council, said attempts to contain rubbish in drums at Ruapuke Beach didn’t work, so a sign was put up telling visitors to take their rubbish away with them. “It really worked.”

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PRIME ends 24-hour medical emergency care

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aglan will lose its round-theclock emergency service when PRIME (Primary Response in Medical Emergency) ends this weekend, even though one of its volunteers says there is now a need for it more than ever.

The PRIME programme, which is administered by St John in life-threatening cases, especially when the ambulance response time has been delayed, will finish up its 24-hour service in Raglan on Sunday, just before the busy Easter weekend, because it doesn’t have the number of volunteers it needs to operate safely or to give full assistance when needed.

PRIME volunteer Mark Reynolds, who is a nurse educator in critical care at Waikato District Health Board, says with several people leaving the service at the same time it is unable to continue delivering a 24-hour operation. However, PRIME will continue to operate from West Coast Health during office hours.

“There aren’t enough people to provide 24/7 emergency cover and certainly Raglan needs that,” says Mr Reynolds.

With more people coming to Raglan in the weekends there are more chances of drownings, car crashes, heart attacks or any other events requiring a “high level of emergency care”.

PRIME was started in 2008 by West Coast Health Charitable Trust to provide extra backup to St John Ambulance and other emergency responders. The service had eight doctors and nurses on its roster, while St John has one paid staff member working the ambulance service weekdays during office hours, and volunteers that work the weekends.

“We all did a special course that gave us the same skill set as an intensive care paramedic,” says Mr Reynolds, of the PRIME volunteers. “We had the authority to operate at that level so we could give drugs and do advanced life-saving procedures. It has definitely happened, there have been cases where we have done things that have saved lives.”

In comparison, an ambulance officer’s role is to administer pre-hospital emergency care.

Mr Reynolds says while St John does an excellent job, there are “many gaps” in St John’s Raglan roster, and there are times when the Raglan ambulance is already on a call so one needs to be sent from Hamilton or Ngaruawahia.

“You are going to get an ambulance but it may take 30 or 40 minutes,” Mr Reynolds says.

“It feels to me like they need more (volunteers).”

He says he was rostered to work PRIME on the first weekend of March and attended two callouts – the Raglan ambulance was unavailable for both.

He says about 40 percent of the callouts in Raglan in 2015 were unattended by Raglan ambulance.

St John district operations manager Stuart Cockburn would not say how many volunteers it had on its books for Raglan, but says they always need more.

The St John service relies on government funding, which is currently under review.

“It is St John’s understanding that the loss of the PRIME service in Raglan is only temporary. St John believes that we have sufficient resources available to continue to provide a high level of service to Raglan and surrounding communities.

“In the past year, St John attended 766

incidents in the Raglan area, of which 483 were outside normal business hours; the PRIME service attended 70 incidents, with 58 of those occurring outside normal business hours.”

Mr Cockburn says that while the contribution of PRIME in Raglan is important, there is also a memorandum of understanding with the fire service to attend life-threatening incidents, and there are other resources it can draw on.

“For all life threatening and time critical incidents St John dispatches multiple resources immediately – this includes ambulances from within the Waikato, New Zealand Fire Service co-response and helicopter response to high acuity incidents.”

Raglan Volunteer Fire Brigade chief fire officer Kevin Holmes says if the Raglan ambulance is busy, the fire service can get to an incident straight away and start CPR. “Our ambulance isn’t always going to be there all the time … from the time someone puts in a call we can be on the road in five minutes.”

The fire trucks carry a defibrillator, oxygen and first aid kits, and firefighters are trained in defib use, oxygen therapy, CPR and first aid (above the level given in workplace training).

“We tend to respond to cardiac arrest but also attend other events, to make an assessment and provide first aid. It also provides assurance to those waiting for the ambulance.”

He says the PRIME volunteers have been really good to work alongside.

“They come to everything, from medical to motor vehicle crashes.

“While waiting for an ambulance it is good to have people with medical skills.”

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PRIME services in Raglan West Coast Health Charitable Trust Vice-Chair Fiona Stephens says PRIME (Primary Response in Medical Emergencies) was established in Whaingaroa in 2008 to provide extra back up to St John Ambulance and other emergency responders.

“The Trust oversees and manages the operation of the PRIME contract with St. John Ambulance and ACC. To deliver this PRIME service 24/7 throughout our region, we require a minimum of eight specially trained doctors and/or nurses. Due to recent changes with our volunteers, we currently have significantly less than the eight volunteers required to operate this service safely and to supply full assistance when needed.”

Fiona Stephens says it is with regret that the Trust will be suspending the 24 hour PRIME coverage from 20th March 2016.

“It is anticipated we will continue providing 24 hour coverage and we hope to restart in time for summer 2017 after, by which time we will have had the opportunity to recruit new volunteers and enrol them into the St John PRIME training course.”

The Trust wishes to assure the community that PRIME will respond to medical requests Monday to Friday from 8:00am – 5:00pm using staff from our local West Coast Health Medical Centre.

In case of an emergency please dial 111 and an ambulance will be dispatched if required.

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Leg problems for Raglan champion

Raglan’s Daniel Kereopa, ahead of last weekend’s prone paddleboard race at Piha, in his bid to defend his “The Ultimate Waterman” title.

As The Ultimate Waterman event heads down to the South Island, defending champion Daniel Kereopa, from Raglan, is lying in sixth place after the first two disciplines after being plagued by cramp and a suspected pinched nerve in his leg.

The New Zealand-based event, which involves eight elite international watermen competing against each other in eight different surf disciplines, kicked off with a waka (outrigger canoe) and a prone paddle race in Auckland over the weekend.

Daniel was coming sixth overall after the first two races - with his best disciplines yet to be competed – with American Danny Ching first, Australian Mark Visser second and Hawaiian Zane Schweitzer third.

The athletes and crew headed down to Queenstown on Monday for two days of rest and recreation while organisers tried to identify the best locations to compete the shortboard, longboard, standup paddle surf and big wave disciplines in the event.

This mobile event, which wraps up in Auckland on Sunday with a standup paddle endurance race, may come to Raglan or

Port Waikato on Friday for the longboard discipline – one of Daniel’s specialities depending on conditions.

The underwater strength run and swim race will be held in Auckland on Saturday under the watchful eye of famous Hawaiian waterman Laird Hamilton, who is one of the event ambassadors along with fellow Hawaiian Titus Kinimaka.

The 16km outrigger canoe race at Takapuna last Saturday was won by Danny Ching, with Hawaiian Connor Baxter second and Mark Visser third.

It was a close battle between Kereopa and newcomer Zane Schweitzer for fourth.

Kereopa passed Schweitzer near the end of the course but because of leg cramp, could only hobble to the finish line while Schweitzer sprinted ahead.

Kereopa’s leg problem was also apparent the next day at Piha, during the running part of the grueling 6km prone paddling race. He was again pipped at the post during the sprint to the finish line with the other newcomer, Brazilian Caio Vaz, and entered up with another fifth placing.

The surf lifesaving-based discipline involved four laps on a prone paddleboard on a course where the athletes paddled out to markers offshore, then caught waves back in – all while lying or sitting on their boards - ran around the flags on the beach before heading out for the next lap.

It was an exciting and close race, with many of the athletes sharing the same waves and one of the race leaders, Connor Baxter, losing his board early on and having to swim back to shore to retrieve it.

Zane Schweitzer won the battle, breaking away from frontrunner Mark Visser in the final leg to win, with Danny Ching coming third.

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Debbie Remnant’s research on surfing injuries stems from a passion for surfing.

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hen it comes to surfing Raglan student Debbie Remnant stands by the old adage that prevention is better than cure.

So she’s “excited” to have already more than 900 of the 1500 responses she needs

by June to complete her online survey of surfers’ injuries which – when analysed – will contribute to the development of injury prevention protocols for osteopaths and physiotherapists, yoga and pilates instructors internationally.

“They will be able to utilise this information in dealing with surfers as opposed to non-surfers,” Debbie says of the first-of-its-kind Kiwi study she’s leading as part of her master’s thesis at Auckland’s Unitec.

Debbie, 35, is well suited to undertaking such surfing-specific research, having lived

in Raglan and worked at Whale Bay’s surfing school as both a surf and more recently a yoga instructor on-and-off for several years.

She says she knows many otherwise fit and healthy people from the surfing community who are carrying serious or chronic injuries. “Injuries are prevalent among my surfing friends and anecdotally it seems that serious preventable surfing injuries are on the rise.

“When I’m in Raglan and especially since I started osteopathy (after first doing a sports studies diploma) the topic will come up often … I’ve got friends in their late 20s and early 30s, some competitive surfers and others recreational surfers, who are having shoulder and hip operations due to surfing-related injuries.”

She’s keen now to pinpoint through analysis of the data she’s gathered since

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December exactly what these injuries are and how they happened. A shoulder problem, for instance, might be the result of a body position or posture peculiar to surfers. “And prevention is better than cure,” she insists.

The survey asks about traumatic and gradual overuse injuries and the circumstances around how those injuries presented.

A traumatic injury might occur when a surfer is riding the face of a wave, duckdiving or getting in or out of the water, Debbie explains, while a gradual overuse injury could be the result of continuous paddling and develop over time.

Different injury patterns are already emerging, she adds, based on demographics such as gender – close to 200 females have completed the survey – and whether participants are new or advanced surfers.

Debbie says the project’s a “real passion” and hopes it might result in new measures to prevent chronic injuries.

She points out that while statistics tell us almost as many Kiwis surf as play rugby, surprisingly little is known about injuries that come with riding waves. And the fact that surfers do not participate in their sport the way others play theirs – no coach, no training, often no warm-ups or warm-downs – could well contribute to some injuries.

“Most surfers I know want to surf until they’re at least 80,” says Debbie. And that’s motivation enough to research what she believes are preventable injuries. *Surfers can complete the survey at surfinginjury.co.nz, via the Surfing Injuries NZ Facebook page or at swellmap.co.nz.

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Spotlight: Save the Waves

Malibu Hamilton’s passion for the waves sparked our interest in learning more about the water at our doorstep, and what we can to do protect it. We have recognised that there are local, national and international organisations that are all dedicated to protecting the ocean and surf breaks in various ways.

A few weeks ago we had the opportunity to sit down with Nik Strong-Cvetich, the Executive Director of Save the Waves.

Save the Waves is an international notfor-profit organisation exclusively focused on the conservation of surfing coastlines on an international scale. Their vision is to create a world where coastlines are cherished and protected.

One of the key programs of Save the Waves is the World Surfing Reserves. World Surfing Reserves proactively identifies, designates and preserves outstanding waves, surf zones and surrounding environments around the world. Since it’s inception, there have been eight reserves established around the world. The most recent being the Gold Coast, which Nik and his team dedicated on March 8.

When a surf break and surf community is chosen as a World Surfing Reserve, Nik and his team immerse themselves within the community for one year before the surf break is dedicated and established as a World Surfing Reserve.

They work alongside a community appointed group to create a conservation management plan that can be presented to community members and government officials.

To become a World Surfing Reserve, an application has to be submitted to Save the Waves.

There are certain criteria that must be met, such as the quality and consistency of the wave, wave variety and number of surfeable days throughout the year. However, it’s not just about the wave. The environmental characteristics of the town are also considered. Along with the culture, surf history and of course the local support behind establishing a surf break as a World Surfing Reserve.

During his time here, Nik noted similarities between Raglan and previously established World Surfing Reserves. He is confident that if someone

were to apply to establish Raglan’s surf break as a World Surfing Reserve, there is a good chance we could be chosen. Any one person or group is able to fill out the application, and the Save the Waves team does their best to assist along the way.

“By protecting the surf, you’re also protecting the culture,” Nik stated.

Because the Save the Waves team is quite small, only one World Surfing Reserve application is chosen per year.

From my time spent with Malibu for the Surf Column, I have learned that the health of a surf break has a major impact on the community. And my conversation with Nik only reaffirmed this.

Three of the factors Nik has recognised as the main threats to a surf break/community include: inappropriate coastal development, sea level rise and trash and marine debris. One of their goals as an organisation is to help create a platform for the community to work together to combat these threats and further develop and set in place long-term plans to assist in managing these threats, similar to our own Raglan Naturally.

Thanks to the work of local surfers such as Malibu Hamilton and organsiations such as eCoast and WEC, we have evolved as an environmentally conscious town. However, there is still plenty that needs to be done. But with the inspiration of Save the Waves and the World Surfing Reserves, and the help of local groups such as Lost Waves and Te Ngaru Roa aa Maui, we have numerous opportunities to come together to do what we can to insure our coastline and surf breaks are protected for years to come.

“It’s about being proud of your place, proud of your community,” Nik said. Although Save the Waves is based in California, it is clear that his passion for the ocean and for surfing is worldwide.

Find out more about Save the Waves, via savethewaves.org.

Post-script: Nik was actually visiting New Zealand on his honeymoon with his lovely new wife Sooni. Sooni fell in love with Raglan when they first stayed here, so they decided to end their trip here as well. We’re grateful to the both of them for taking time out of their personal trip to chat with us.

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There were many instances throughout our conversation where I witnessed both Malibu’s love and passion for surfing. But one brief memory in particular has stuck with me.

There was a period in the ‘60s and ‘70s where the whole of the west coast was closed out by 30-foot waves. From Piha to Raglan, the beaches were shut down. Malibu recalls going out to Manu Bay with a few mates, and from where the first car park is now, he remembers standing there looking out and up into the surf.

“It was peeling, nearly as far as the eye could see, breaking waves. The boulders were being lifted up by and crunched back down… and that’s when the ledge was formed. …And the ledge today is still a force to be reckoned with.”

Recounting that story through a few typed up words does not do it justice.

However, in that moment I felt the same sense of respect that Malibu still has gained for the water.

This respect has ignited his passion for the environment. He has become a sort of kaitiaki, a guardian, doing what he can alongside others to protect our surf breaks and the things connected to them.

The health of the water is vital to the environment. What happens on land, eventually effects what will happen in the water.

After a number of years surfing, they began to slip when they would run across the rocks to get out to the surf.

That’s when they noticed the slime starting to appear. The algae growth had been caused by the towns waste water system. In the ‘70s, the town created the wastewater ponds, but after a few years of failure, the systems were reviewed by the council.

“Because of our experiences in the water, we went to the hearings as surfers. We were a part of taking the District Council to the Environment Court. And through the Environment Court, we were able to secure better environmental parameters and ended up with a system that treats the water so much better than what it was before.”

But the system still needs work. The parameters are still not right.

“The system is breaking down on a consistent basis, so we want to improve the system. We want to make it so there is a better outcome for Whaingaroa.”

Other contributors to the algae growth include the farm runoff, which Whaingaroa Harbour Care has done a great job of managing. And also storm

water and the storm water drains.

“Whatever comes out of our storm drains here, comes out into the surf.”

Malibu has been advocating to get Enviro Pods placed in a few different storm drains throughout Raglan. The pods act as a catchment for sediment and debris, separating it from the water before it gets pulled out to sea. A few have been installed, but despite multiple trials, there are still vital storm drains that do not have them.

“Surfers were the ones who designed the Enviro Pods in Auckland. They have become major players in monitoring the storm water throughout the Waikato.”

“Waste water, whaanga coast and the storm water protection have all been driven by surfers. Surfers wanting better water for our community and for fellow surfers. Surfers are the ones contributing to these causes,” Malibu stated.

“Surfing has contributed to our community in a range of ways. Those are only a part of the immediate issues surfers have gotten themselves involved in.”

In 2001, Malibu set up Te Ngaru Roa aa Maui, an organisation based on Tangata Whenua values. Established to help address the issues connected to the adverse affects in coastal waters and on the coastal processes that affect surf breaks.

In July 2006, a national hui was called between surfers in regards to setting up a group to look after the coasts and to work with Māori and Hapu. In September 2006, the Surfbreak Protection Society was officially set up.

When the New Zealand Coastal Policy Statement was released in 2010, surfers up and down the country fought hard during the review of that document to get 17 surf breaks enshrined in the highest policy statement in the country.

We are one of the few countries that has such a legislative right.

Manu Bay, Whale Bay and Indicators are protected under this policy.

Malibu was also apart of the beginnings of Lost Waves, an organisation dedicated to the future well being and unification of the global surfing tribe. Aiming to protect surf breaks from the adverse effects of inappropriate development, including discharges to the ocean environments.

Surfers have worked alongside one another for years to protect our waves, but this responsibility has to be shared. As coastal residents, whether we are surfers or not, we all have a responsibility to protect the water that surrounds us and the environment that surrounds the water.

Karamea Puriri

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All limits specified apply per customer per day. Trade not supplied. Prepared meals are serving suggestions only. Props not included.

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Soul Safari Comes to Raglan

AROMATHERAPY Diane Davies Massage & Aromatherapy....021 969 929 web:................................................www.ddma.co.nz

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aglan has become a buzzing hive of eclectic health and wellbeing practices – so it only makes sense that the upcoming Soul Safari will make its way over the divvy. The family oriented, community spirited festival focuses on skill sharing and is set to take place in Raglan April 1-3 at the Old School Arts Centre.

The not-for-profit event was started in Whangamata a few years ago and has been held in other parts of the North Island.

Organisers, Venu Krsna Das and Asta Siddhi Das hope to create a permanent home for Soul Safari here in Raglan.

The event is focused on bringing people together, giving the locals an opportunity to experience what is available within the community.

Soul Safari will offer various workshops

and classes taught by local teachers over the three days, including: yoga nidra, aroma therapy, meditation workshops, fermentation, a rongoā Māori workshop, a workshop for building a home yoga practice, cooking classes and more. There will be kirtan each night and vedic music meditation. A vegetarian lunch and dinner will be included in the ticket price.

Anyone who turns up is welcome to offer a workshop featuring whatever skills they would like to share.

Soul Safari also includes open events for anyone to attend. Friday night will be a yoga session and movie feature with Mystic India.

Sunday evening there will be a haven fire ceremony with a chanting of ancient vedic mantras to close the festival. The public is also invited to join in the evening kirtans each night of the festival.

“Most people who have these skills don’t necessarily make big businesses out of it, so this is a way of giving them the opportunity to share,” said Venu Krsna Das. One of the goals of Soul Safari is to connect the community with each other, so they can continue to work together outside of the festival. “We hope to create community awareness and ability,” said Asta Siddhi Das. Early Bird tickets will be on sale though March 27 for $60. Full price tickets will be $90. Tickets are on sale at Three Little Birds.

Rene Andre MNZAC.........................027 633 3095 The Raglan House..............................07 825 8142

HERBAL HEALTH The Herbal Dispensary.......................07 825 7444 Private Herbal/Naturopathic consultations

HOMEOPATHY Irma Schutte Homeopath.................027 890 2040 Janis Beet Homeopath......................07 825 8004

MASSAGE Phi Massage/Bowen/Pregnancy.........07 825 7844 web:........................www.massage-raglan.co.nz Diane Davies Massage & Aromatherapy....021 969 929 web:................................................www.ddma.co.nz

OSTEOPATHY Mel’s Clinic, Raglan...........................07 846 7030 Karioi Osteopaths.............................07 825 8259 Tuesdays & Fridays............................021 424 450

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TAROT Tool for developing self-awareness Ph Chrissy.......................................027 6644261 Follow the Soul Safari Raglan community on Facebook for an updated timetable of workshops. If you are interested in teaching a workshop or class, contact Venu Krsna Das at waynosbonsais@gmail.com.

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Wounds: Last week I tripped on an unstable rock while navigating my way out of the surf at Manu Bay and cheese grated the sole of my foot. A very annoying and painful place to lose a bit of skin. Wanting it to heal as quickly as possible I used the following: Mebo wound repair ointment - a preparation of Chinese medicinal plants and sesame seed extract. It helps the body’s own immune defence to fight infection, assists the affected area to liquefy dead tissue, encourages stem cell regeneration for the

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WELLBEING EVENTS: Tuesday 22nd of March, 7pm @ The Raglan House: Endometriosis Support Group is meeting. We have Homeopath Janis Beet joining our discussion.

W o r k s h o p s TAI CHI 4 HEALTH Beginners Class Thursdays at Town Hall Supper Room. 11am.

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Community fun behind serious message of Maui’s Dolphin Day T and the Xtreme Recycled Raft Race he 14th annual Maui’s Dolphin Day

were themselves endangered when funding initially could not be secured to run the community non-profit event.

But thanks to last-minute funders, community support and a lot of people donating their time, the event organised by the Whaingaroa Environment Centre took place on Saturday last weekend, and it was a sunny day with hundreds of happy spectators and participants, says spokeswoman Danielle Hart.

Danielle says representatives from the Department of Conservation, Ministry for Primary Industries, Forest & Bird and WWF attended the event and gave updates on the work they’re doing to help save Maui’s dolphins from extinction. The Maui’s dolphin is the world’s rarest and smallest known subspecies of dolphin, and a 2012 census by DOC puts its population at just 55.

There was plenty to keep visitors occupied, says Danielle, including a number of artistic endeavours: Local artists encouraged adults and children to get creative and paint tiles for a Maui’s mural to be put up at the Raglan Wharf; Sew Love gave people the chance to create a flag on a solar-powered sewing machine to make a Whaingaroa community bunting; and children painted pictures of Maui’s dolphins to send to Conservation Minister Maggie Barry as part of Peggy Oki’s campaign, Message to the Minister.

Back again was the Whaingaroa Environment Centre Maui Survival Challenge, with Maui Man demonstrating with comic grace the many threats that Maui’s dolphins

face, such as seismic testing and plastic and pollution in the ocean.

Children jumped at the chance to wear a rounded Maui’s dolphin fin and make their way through the obstacle course, encouraged

by DOC’s threatened species ambassador, Nic Toki.

Local environmental and conservation groups also showcased their work.

Kristel Van Houte, from Karioi Maunga, says Maui’s Dolphin Day is “a wonderful way to highlight environmental works within the community”.

She and Karioi Maunga volunteers shared their vision for the mountain and sea.

“We highlighted our pest-trapping programme and kids got to experience handson interaction with some special creatures in our live touch pool.

“Our team came away buzzing. We so enjoyed being a part of such a great day.”

Meanwhile, Raglan resident Victoria Beeby sat in a bathtub for the day to help campaign for the release of Lolita, an orca who has been held in captivity for 45 years at Miami Seaquarium in the United States.

Stephen Reid of Raglan Kayaks shared his thoughts of the day on the Raglan Notice Board Facebook page: “I really enjoyed the Maui’s Dolphin, Recycled Raft Race Day. I feel it’s a real important event for our community, it’s fun, creative, a show case of local talent, cultural, educational and a great fundraiser for local business’s. Next year we should all make an effort to either build a raft and race it with friends and family or attend as a spectator to support this positive community.

Much respect to all the organisers. See ya’s nek year (sic)”

WINNERS OF RAFT RACE:

First place: Chrysalis – Gordon Bassett, Django Bassett and Eli Oliver.

Second place: Caped Crusaders – Raglan Kindergarten.

Third place: Aoeta Rower – Adi-Grace Mooar, Nikau Hansen, Sienna Hansen and Jordan.

Best junior raft: Waitetuna School.

Best raft: William Pike Challenge, Whatawhata School.

Local Chartered Accountancy firm launches new logo

Bizworx Consultancy Limited, Chartered Accountants are pleased to announce the launch of their new logo.

Accountant and founder of the firm Lynne Wilkins says it was a team effort. It was time to update the Bizworx brand, which had initially been designed to use the same colours as the old official “Chartered Accountants” logo, which only firms who are suitably accredited to offer services to the public can use.

The process of coming up with a new design has been an opportunity for reflection on just what has been achieved since the practice first opened its doors in Bow Street, Raglan, at the back of the Westpac Bank building, in December 1999. Key dates include the change of the practice name to Bizworx (December 2004), and the move to their current location at 13 Wallis Street

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(December 2008). The firm provides local employment in a family-friendly environment, brings income into Raglan through specialist work that is carried out for clients who are based elsewhere, and supports a range of local community organisations.

Bizworx has managed to retain some of the old while going forward with the new, in that the abacus remains part of the logo design.

Lynne says this is in part an acknowledgement of the lengthy history that the accounting profession has enjoyed.

In 1494, an Italian named Luca Pacioli (a friend of Leonardo da Vinci) wrote the earliest known book on double-entry accounting, and the principles outlined all those years ago remain the foundation for the accounting programmes we use on the computer and “in the cloud” today.

Maui’s Dolphin Day and Recycled Raft Race. Bottom two images thanks to Ken Hansen - www. facebook.com/kenhansenphotographer

Focus on captive orca Lolita

Peggy Oki (left) with Victoria Beeby (right) ‘Live Like Lolita’ .

Photo courtesy: Paul Moss / MozaMedia

Victoria Beeby took initiative on Maui’s Dolphin Day while focus was placed on the world’s smallest, to be a voice for the world’s largest member of the dolphin family, an orca named “Lolita”, held captive for over 45 years in an illegal tank.

“I decided that it’s time to let Lolita go and bloody well just stop the outdated practice of captive cetacean shows.”

Ms Beeby chose this action in solidarity with the demonstration “Living Like Lolita”

by Ms. Danielle Daals of Wellington, who traveled last month to Florida to sit in a bath tub for close to 30 days in front of the Miami Seaquarium, where Lolita has been without company of another orca for 35 years.

Fifty letters were signed for Lolita on the day. Local friends may sign a “16,425 Days A Slave!” preformatted letter for Miami Seaquarium available from Victoria, at Solscape, create your own with information about Lolita and the “16,425 Days A Slave!” campaign to help her at Peggy Oki’s webpage: www.origamiwhalesproject.org/lolita

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10 & 12 Nau Mai Road Raglan - Nau Mai Business Park

21 Long Street Coastal Cottage Charmer

Tender Closes 4pm 23.3.16 Price Contact Kyle Leuthart - 021 903 309 Matt Sweetman - 021 624 826 Email kleuthart.raglan@ljh.co.nz msweetman.raglan@ljh.co.nz View ljhooker.co.nz/ 11EHFG

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For Sale By Tender- 10 & 12 Nau Mai Road.

Explore the opportunities available to you here on these 3500m2 and 7300m2 sites.

The site has been recently prepared for construction of buildings providing generous platform areas with plenty of space for your proposed land use and buildings. Electricity and fibre optic cable is installed to the property boundaries. Earthworks completed and Producer Statement issued. Call Kyle or Matt for an information pack today.

As you enter this home, be prepared to be enchanted by the magic that is the mix of 1940’s character, modern styling and period features. From the polished native timber floor, feature coal range (non operational) and mantelpiece, to the exposed beams, this home tingles the senses. Combine this with the stunning harbour/ bar views and short distance from the village centre and beach. Awesome. Currently set up as holiday accommodation and vendors may consider selling furnished. View by appointment.

Deadline Sale 12 noon 23.3.16 David Cordiner - 021 283 0511 dcordiner.raglan@ljh.co.nz Sat & Sun 1-1:45pm ljhooker.co.nz/11CHFG

New Listing

671d Wainui Road

On the way to Manu Bay a driveway through the bush on the slopes of the majestic ‘sleeping lady’ leads to a rustic cottage. With 3.81ha of bush and stunning coastal views this is your chance to own a unique piece of coastal Raglan.

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By Negotiation Chrissy Cox - 027 287 1804 ccox.raglan@ljh.co.nz ljhooker.co.nz/ 106HFG

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79a Newton Road

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448 Ruapuke Road

Larger Lifestyle Opportunity

The Ultimate Country Lifestyle

Complete the Dream

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Price $529,000 Contact Michelle O’Byrne - 021 969 878 Stephen O’Byrne - 021 969 848 Email mobyrne.raglan@ljh.co.nz sobyrne.raglan@ljh.co.nz View ljhooker.co.nz/ 11RHFG

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Almost 35 acres (14.16 ha) of mixed contour land the bulk of which is in grass but including an area of native bush.

The home is spacious and modern with 2 living areas, 4 bedrooms and internal access double garage. Both living rooms have access to the extensive, north facing deck and flat lawn ideal for family fun or entertaining. Good sheds and spring water supply complete the picture. $699,000 Chrissy Cox - 027 287 1804 ccox.raglan@ljh.co.nz ljhooker.co.nz/ YUHFG

AUCTION - 26th March

Tranquil 5.1 ha property with 3 bedroom character bungalow and self contained sleepout. Pristine native bush and grazing. Easy commute to school and beaches.

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Be quick to seize this opportunity and make it yours as this property MUST BE SOLD. A character spacious 3 bedroom bungalow has been recently sited on 6.4 acres with a separate cottage. Make no mistake, this potential filled property is seriously for sale.

$525,000 Reduced Kyle Leuthart - 021 903 309 kleuthart.raglan@ljh.co.nz ljhooker.co.nz/ 11JHFG

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Beach Lifestyle & Great Income - Ahiawa Chalets Auction 1pm Saturday 26.3.16 Contact Michelle O’Byrne - 021 969 878 Kyle Leuthart - 021 903 309 Email

mobyrne.raglan@ljh.co.nz

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kleuthart.raglan@ljh.co.nz

Does income, a great location & enjoying the beach lifestyle appeal to you? Ahiawa Chalets are set in park like grounds on 3778m² & feature 2 well appointed luxury chalets with classic mezzanine floors and native timber features as well as a separate stylish studio unit.

A separate Initial home currently used as the owner’s residence could easily create extra income if desired.

The popular Wainui Bush Reserve is across the road & the famous surfing breaks & township are 5 mins away.

Multi unit accommodation properties of this quality and charisma are very rare in Raglan, view them today!

1193 Te Papatapu Road

Magical 40 Acres on the Aotea Harbourfront Price

Deadline Sale 4pm 6.4.16

Contact Kyle Leuthart - 021 903 309 Matt Sweetman - 021 624 826 Email

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The Aotea harbour outlook from this property is just amazing with wide views of the everchanging tides from a variety of easy building platforms. Wake up to the fresh sea air and calls of the birds nesting in the ample regenerating manuka on the block. Let it continue to grow and have an endless supply of firewood or take advantage of the honey market with a bee keeping venture or lease.

The boat ramp is only 10 minutes drive away for launching your watercraft of choice and there’s a nice flat beach in front too for the whole family to enjoy.

Chrissy Cox

Matt Sweetman

Kyle Leuthart

David Cordiner

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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BUILDING

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Raglan Resource Recovery Centre Rubbish, Recycling and Greenwaste Drop-off Mini Skips & Trailer Hire Kaahu’s Nest Reuse Shop Wood Yard, Metal Yard & Upcycled Compost and Mulch Sales

Open: 8:30 - 4:30 Mon, Wed, Fri & Sun Open: 12:30 - 4:30 Saturdays and Public Holidays Closed: Tuesdays and Thursdays

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‘CHILLED SERVICE NOW AVAILABLE’

THURS MAR 17 St. Patrick’s Day. Seanachie playing live music at the Blacksand Cafe from 7pm11pm. Come down and enjoy Authentic Irish Music. Irish and Cambodian Cuisine.

SAT MAR 19 PINK FUN RUN/WALK Three Bridges: From the boat-ramp (by Te Kopua Domain).

Race starts 11.00am.

Stalls/Prizes - family friendly event.

All proceeds to the Waikato Breast Cancer Trust. Contact Ruth: Ph. 8255274.

WEDS @ ORCA Restaurant Knitting Circle from 9.30am.

All welcome.

WED MAR 23 RAGLAN RAMBLERS 9am from Wainui Rd car park next to fire station - Te Toto Gorge.

Bring lunch.

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PEGGY GUGGENHEIM Art Addict

M sexual refs 96 mins

Sat 19 Mar 8.00pm Sun 20 Mar 4.30pm _______________ Reserves ph 825 0023

www.raglanartscentre.co.nz

JOIN THE RAGLAN CLUB $25 per year $400 accumulating draw every Friday Live entertainment most Fridays Left Hand Break Restaurant – Excellent meals at reasonable prices (group bookings welcome) Pool darts Snooker Gaming & TAB Family Friendly plus BBQ area Big Screen Courtesy Vans Wed-Sun.

PH Pete: 0274 302 890 • CERTIFIED PLUMBER

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For all your Welding and Metalwork needs, as well as Hydraulic Hoses and Fittings, pay a visit to Peter at Raglan Engineering.

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FLOORING

THURS MAR 17 @ YOT CLUB St. Patrick’s Day with DJ Phil McCracken & guests.

• LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED

FRI MAR 18 @ YOT CLUB Resident DJs, free entry.

Offering a reliable, friendly service combined with quality workmanship.

DRIPFREE PLUMBING LTD No job too big or small!

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

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SAT MAR 19 CLUB CLOSED

YOT

SUN MAR 20 @ YOT CLUB A-Sides (UK), 48 Sonic, Ras Drulocks & Jamin-I. FREE from 4:20, $10 after 7pm.

Delicious burgers available all night.

Courses, classes & workshops MAKING A DIFFERENCE THE RAGLAN LIGHT EXERCISE GROUP. Established 20 years ago. Sessions Mon and Thurs 10am till 11.00am. St Peters Church Hall.

Bow Street. Everybody is most welcomed to attend.*Ad sponsored by RC B U D G E T ASSISTANCE @ Raglan Community House.

Phone 825 8142 for an appointment. Become a Budget Service client and be eligible for a Bargain Basement 50% off clothing voucher.

The Avatar® Course Attend a Free Avatar Introductory Event 23 March 6:30pm-8:00pm At the Community Centre Preview the event: www.avatarintro.com and click on ‘Experience Avatar’

THE HABITUAL TRADER One day workshop covering everything you need to learn to trade currency online safely and profitably.

Saturday 26 March. thehabitualtrader.com me@thehabitualtrader.com 021 0839 6847

Cleaning

Nick & Kerin Hardie: 07 825 6886 / 027 425 6886 hardiehomes@xtra.co.nz

REFRIGERATION

ROOFING

commeRcial RefRiGeRation ltd Richard, Trish and Glenn Flower

• Service and Sales - Air Conditioning and Refrigeration • 24 hours - 7 days Stefan Frew info@liveelectrical.co.nz 0800 LIVE NOW 0800 5483 669

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Commercial Residential Rural / Farming

• Fujitsu heat pumps • All Farm Vat Refrigeration Richard 027 4460 361 Glenn 027 4809 765 a/hrs ph 825 2640 fax 825 2122 flower.power@xtra.co.nz www.chillrite.net.nz

Re Roofs New Roofs Spouting Edge Protection Scaffold

1 LONG GLASS WINDOW for sale and 5 rimu double casement windows.

All in very good condition. Offers. Ph. 825 7180 to view.

42 WAINUI ROAD. Easter Weekend.

Sat 26 March 8am12pm.

Kitchen, clothes, household, tools, electrical.

19 NORRIE AVE Saturday 19 FIREWOOD. DRY PINE $155, Mac March from 9am. $170 2mx2m load To Let delievered.

Phone SELF 021 077 1524. 1BDRM, C O N T A I N E D 75 SILAGE SQUARE COTTAGE. Stunning, BALES. $80 ea+GST. with privacy. Fully Ph. 027 362 6004. furnished, suit single working person. $250/ FIREWOOD - DRY wk. Includes power. Ph MANUKA $130per Ross 027 492 3229. cubic meter. Ph. Gail 027 361 9022 or Ian F U R N I S H E D 027 362 6004.

COTTAGE FOR ONE F I R E W O O D YEAR From 1 May, Manuka, dry. $120 per with mountain, sea m3. Delivered. Ph. 825 and bush views. Suit professional person 0522. who has creative bent. $240. a week.

VOLARE HOT Bond required and CROSS BUNS references please.

Order your Hot Phone 8257180.

Cross Buns for Easter weekend at The Herbal Dispensary phone 825 7444

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

Autumn, Winter Knits chunky, merino, alpaca, mohair, cashmere blends …. they’re in!!

Great collection of fine layers or warmer knitwear in the best new shades Women’s & Men’s

For Hire BOUNCY CASTLE, great for entertaining the kids ph Vicki 8257575. . Services Offered C H I M N E Y S W E E P I N G Firebox inspection, repairs. Ph. Ross 0211710762.

Commercial To Let SELF STORAGE

Contact Ray & Sheryl Ker

4005 SH23, Raglan Ph: (07) 825 6560 Mob: 027 2022 575 info@raglanstorage.co.nz

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

RAGLAN RETURNED & SERVICES ASSN INC. AGM. Sunday, 20 March 2016, at 1.30pm.

Raglan Bowling Club, James Street.

Trade Me: #EFN075 Near new 2brms + large loft. Attached single garage, easily converted into brm 3.

Sunny kitchen, large deck for entertaining.

Waterviews. Freehold section.

ST JOHN RAGLAN will be holding a fundraising bucket collection at the Wainui Rd Bridge on Easter Monday 28th March 2016 between the hours of 10am and 2pm. We thank our community for your continued support of your local Ambulance.

HAVE YOU BEEN OUT TO SAYER’S LATELY.....?

Manuka & Pine Firewood in now.

Stock up early! $50 scoop and $25 scoop - ANY QUANTITY Metres, scoops, bootloads, bags - suit yourself!!!

New Plants - Discount FRUIT trees,Feijoas $17 **Autumn** Natures planting time, Open 6 days - 07 825 0577

Situations Vacant

C I R C U L A R DELIVERY POSITION AVAILABLE For Norrie Ave, Tutchen, Upper Bow St area (one position).

Immediate Start. Must be at least 11 years old. Text 0275151461 for info/call back.

RESTAURANT MANAGER WANTED Minimum one year managerial experience required.

Business Degree Required. Must have basic knowledge of Indian spices and Indian food knowledge.

Contact 07 825 0300 or email:

THANKS TO THE MAORI WARDENS FOR MANAGING TRAFFIC AT THE MAUI DOLPHIN DAY AND RECYCLED RAFT RACE THIS PAST WEEKEND! Thanks also to the safety crew on the water - Coastguard, Surf Lifesaving, and Raglan Kayaks. Also thanks to our funders Perry Foundation and Tindall Foundation. And all the local businesses for donating funds to support prizes and running of the day - Ray White, Raglan Coconut Yogurt. And finally to all the businesses who donated goods to ensure that every participant got a hardearned prize for making and paddling a raft on the day: Solscape, Sunset Motel, The Shack, Karioi Lodge, Raglan Social Club, Raglan Pharmacy, Whaingaroa Organic Kai (WOK), Roll Up, Raglan Video Store, Zinnia, Atamira, Thirsty Liquor, Namaste Kitchen, Turkish Cuisine, Raglan Club, Jet Collective, Harbour View Hotel, Raglan Bakery, Top Cut Butchery, Raglan Bakehouse, Orca Restaurant, Raglan Surf Co. and Trade Aid. And thanks to Dizzy Blocks for sponsoring the beach clean-up!

indiancuisine.nz@ gmail.com

COVER SPIN INSTRUCTOR WANTED For classes on Tues and Fri morning at 8:10am. Qualification and experience are preferred but the most important things are team fit and a motivational spark.

On going training will be provided to the successful applicants.

Please Email:

Situations Vacant SENIOR RETAIL BUYER

The Senior Retail Buyer is responsible for all international and local buying, planning, developing product from concept to market, and implementing a buying and ranging strategy that focuses on engaging the target customer.

You will be enhancing business direction and delivering maximum profitability for future growth.

The role:

• Forecasting trends to establish a buying plan within company budgets • Negotiating with local and international wholesalers • Providing costings, implementing pricing and marketing strategies • Monitoring and analysing sales data • Managing stock levels • Research, design and development of footwear, apparel & accessories • Negotiation with international manufacturers to arrange supply within deadline • Ongoing collaboration with the Director

Your skills:

• 3 - 5 years experience buying for a men’s clothing retailer • Design and product development • Current working relationships with relevant Australian wholesalers • Current working relationships with footwear and leather goods manufacturers in India/China • Marketing, promotion and styling experience for online retail • In-depth understanding and experience analysing margin, gross profit and sales data • Top level negotiating skills • Works autonomously to strict deadlines

You must be:

• Based at the business headquarters in Raglan, New Zealand • Prepared to travel within New Zealand & internationally • Have a relevant clean drivers license Your strong business acumen, planning and negotiating skills are required for this fast paced online retailer. We look forward to hearing what you can bring to this dynamic role.

Apply with Covering Letter & CV to: roleapplications@xtra.co.nz

Committee Secretary

amber@raglangym.co.nz

for an application form or ph 07 825 0079 or 027 294 6949 for more info. Applications close on Sat. Interviews will be on Wed 23rd of March.

YOU DON’T HAVE TO BLOW OUT SOMEONE ELSE’S CANDLE IN ORDER FOR YOUR CANDLE TO SHINE BRIGHTER Raglan Violence Prevention and Awareness

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Reporting to the Council Support Manager, the Committee Secretary is responsible for providing support to the Elected Members and Council staff, with primary responsibility for Council, Committee and Community Board Meeting minute taking.

You will: •

Provide a comprehensive service that effectively supports the legislation of Council, Committee and Community Board meetings

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Coordinate scheduling of Council, Committee and Community Board meetings and related processes including Elected Member and public notification requirements

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Coordinate the production and distribution of reports, agendas and minutes and update associated documents

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Ensure that the minutes of meetings are efficiently and effectively recorded and are available in a timely manner

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Demonstrate experience in minute taking at meetings of Council or equivalent public/private sector meetings.

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Situations Vacant

Classifieds

For Sale

The successful applicant will have a high level of verbal and written communication skills, general understanding of the role and function of Local Government and knowledge of legislation relevant to Local Government. You will also be able to work both independently and as a member of a team.

Applications close: Midday on Monday 21 March 2016.

Visit www.findyourplace.co.nz to apply by completing the prerequisite online application form. All applications must be submitted online via our website. If you have any questions, please contact Greg Tims & Associates on 07 959 3058.

www.findyourplace.co.nz

RAGLAN Chronicle 11

RAGLAN REAL ESTATE

Raglan Real Estate Ltd Licenced (REAA 2008)

61B GOVERNMENT RD 3

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IT’S SO EASY, JUST MOVE IN!

FINAL NOTICE AUCTION 18.3.16 Ray White Office 6pm

• Conveniently located in Government Road, this home represents exceptional opportunity for the first home buyer or astute investor • North facing with freshly painted walls and ceilings • Modern kitchen with island bench and European appliances • Bathroom and laundry makeovers ensure there is nothing more to do here, so the house is just ready to move in and enjoy • Fully fenced with a large new deck and stylish pergola, off-street parking • New single garage and carport leading to the rear covered deck for easy covered access to the house. Prior Auction offers considered.

90 UPPER WAINUI RD 6/7

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LUXURY RETREAT FOUR ELEMENTS

*View Open Home Saturday 12pm or by appt.

• Harbour and Tasman sea views, Native Bush, Farm Land and the beautiful ‘sleeping lady’ Mt Karioi • 6/7 bedrooms, master with ensuite and massive walk-in-wardrobe • 4 bathrooms plus a massage area conveniently located to the spa area • Open plan living with modern kitchen, wide hallways, separate lounge with a log fire • Double garage with internal access and storage rooms • Downstairs is a recently developed two double bedroom, self-contained apartment • Prior Auction offers considered.

ID#RAG21400

ID#RAG22546

Julie Hanna 027 441 8964 Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282

Graham Rope 021 222 7427

5 CAMBRAE RD

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NEW LISTING

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FAMILY LIVING FAMILY SPACE $510,000

• This family home boasts room to move both inside and out • 2 bedrooms upstairs and 1 down plus extra downstairs lounge / rumpus or room to develop for extra accommodation • There is a bathroom upstairs and downstairs • The lounge, kitchen and decking take in wonderful views of Lorenzen Bay • Garden beds are all in place and the citrus is growing abundantly

1 SEABREEZE WAY

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NORTH FACING, BRAND NEW, A MUST TO VIEW! $729,000

ID#RAG22531

Julie Hanna 027 441 8964 Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282

1A CROSS ST

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Julie Hanna 027 441 8964 Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282

NEW LISTING

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FANTASTIC FAMILY HOME $385,000

• Are you looking for a family home at an affordable price?

• Featuring: 3 bedrooms, spacious living area with raked timber ceilings, polished timber flooring and Kent style fireplace • Long deck and large, flat front lawn with plenty of room to park the boat • Set back off the road on a 600 m2 (approx) freehold section • This property needs your love, so renovate and reap the rewards! Make it your fantastic first family home, reliable rental investment or happy holiday home.

45A WALLIS ST 2

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5 TE WHARE HAUROA PLACE 1 TE WHARE STABLES

By Negotiation

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• Built in the 1950’s this property art deco influence • Featuring 2 double bedrooms, new paint, new carpet and new roof • Beautiful polished flooring throughout • Situated on a 566m² section with an extra outside room or possible sleepout and a single garage + attached room • Perfect as holiday accommodation, book a bach or your first home all within walking distance to shops, wharf or the beach • Also a great retirement home with room for the vege patch

ID#RAG22581

Julie Hanna 027 441 8964 Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282

NEW LISTING

• This charming converted stables property has much to offer the discerning buyer • Warm and welcoming, cozy and quirky • The use of native timber creates a beautiful and restful environment • Featuring one bedroom with an additional bed space above, large living area and kitchen with hob top • The separate garage is huge and has further living, sleeping and working spaces plus a large kitchen with stove • Situated in a cul-de-sac location in the popular, peaceful and well designed Flax Cove subdivision • Be quick, this special property is being marketed for a limited time.

2 ROSE ST

A GRAND OLD LADY

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OPEN HOMES

this weekend 19th & 20th of March

FORTHCOMING AUCTION 6.5.16 Ray White Office 6pm

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• This house is calling for a new owner and a makeover • Do you like character? Are you looking for a project?

• This property offers 2 bedrooms upstairs and a 1 bedroom self contained unit downstairs • Enjoy the harbour views and the great location • Close to town, wharf and bus route

ID#RAG22570

Graham Rope 021 222 7427 Tamara Athique 021 804 701

FORTHCOMING AUCTION 6.5.16 Ray White Office imitates6pm an

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ART DECO FLAVOUR

Tamara Athique 021 804 701 *View Open Home Sun at 2pm or by appt.

*View Open Home Sunday 1pm or by appt.

• This brand new family home has a gorgeous outlook of the Raglan Harbour • There has been no stone left unturned in the planning and building of this home • Upstairs living area is open plan and features a modern kitchen and large doors opening onto a spacious deck with stunning sea views • Beautifully proportioned, 3 bedrooms upstairs and a semi self contained living downstairs • Situated on a 657m² section with landscaping underway • Double garage with internal access, off street parking with plenty of room for the boat.

ID#RAG22578

Walk to the Bay

Julie Hanna 027 441 8964 Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282

Saturday 12pm - 90 Upper Wainui Rd | Saturday 12pm – 65 Waitetuna Valley Rd Saturday 1pm - 14 Main Rd | Saturday 2pm – 26 Lorenzen Bay Rd | Saturday 3pm wine & cheese - 50 Lorenzen Bay Sunday 12pm - 1a Cross St | Sunday 1pm - 1 Seabreeze Way | Sunday 2pm – 65 Waitetuna Valley Rd | Sunday 2pm – 5 Te Whare Hauroa Place

21 Bow St, Raglan Phone: 07 825 8669 Fax: 07 825 7410 Website: www.rwraglan.co.nz Email: raglan.nz@raywhite.com

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AUCTION 2.4.16 ON SITE 2pm