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The Local Rag has a conversation with Olympian and eight-time National Surfing Champion Billy Stairmand.

Whole family pitches in to revive store with a history.

A chat with Leonie Holts on what she loves to do and the creative process.

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FEATURE: A chat with Billy Stairmand FEATURE: For the love of surfing with Navryn Malone FEATURE: Surf Series bought to you by Raglan Surf Co. Raglan Bagels rises from pandemic Artisan & Merchant hits the market NEW WAVE - profiling the latest people making a splash about town Youth embarks on snow sports NZ development programme

Raglan food waste collection consultation opens ARTIST PROFILE: Leonie Anholts HEALTH & WELLBEING Talking about mental health with Ruby Gibbs Are you using the right employment agreement?

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FEATURE I N T E RV I E W W I T H B I L L Y S TA I R M A N D

CH A SING THE DR E A M WITH BILLY STA IR M A ND

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ocal elite surfer Billy Stairmand had an exciting year in 2021 being one of a few select surfers chosen to represent their country with surfing's debut at the Tokyo Olympics. Having carved out a slice of history as Olympian number 1497, the eight-time National Champion chats to the Local Rag about his latest adventures and what he has planned for the year ahead.

Firstly Billy where are you currently and what are you competing in?

I’m currently in Australia at the moment competing in some regional world qualifying series events. I’m doing six competitions in Australia and here for at least six weeks.

Last year you represented NZ at the Olympics in Tokyo. Raglan was particularly proud. What was the lead up and anticipation like before making the journey ?

Yeah the Olympics was such an amazing experience. The preparation and lead up to the games was a new and a fun learning curve for me. I was training a lot, eating the right food and preparing myself to take on the best in the world. I was so excited to be heading to Japan and be competing in the Olympics. I wanted to put my best foot forward and prepare the best I could. I was very dedicated to being the best athlete I could.

How would you describe your Olympic team experience in the village in Tokyo?

Honestly, being a part of the NZ team was so amazing. The team welcomed us with open arms. They supported us through the whole process, making sure we were as comfortable as possible for competition. The whole team was so friendly and helpful.

All the athletes where super fun and cool to chat to. I learnt a lot talking to the athletes and wanted to take as much onboard as I could. The over-

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all experience in the village was epic.

It was crazy to think, walking around the Olympic village, that basically everyone in there was the best in their country at their sport. And I was amongst those people. Pretty cool.

How about the actual competition itself? What was going through your head and how did you feel afterwards?

What will you take away from it?

I was actually super confident and comfortable in competition. I had done all the right preparation and I was there for a reason. I just wanted to enjoy the whole process. Coming up against the best in the world you have to give it everything; especially when you have world champion and eventual gold medallist Italo. I feel I left everything out in the water in that heat. So I’m happy with the way it all went.

How much did Covid affect these experiences?

For us the Olympic experience was new. So we didn’t really know any different. It would have been amazing to have friends and family there on the beach supporting. But I was concentrating so hard on getting a medal that I wasn’t really focused on other distractions.

What have you spent time doing since coming home?

I had a really busy year last year.

After Tokyo I travelled to America, Europe and Hawaii doing more events and only got home a week before Christmas. So over summer I’ve been really enjoying my surroundings.

Enjoying time with my wife and the animals. Family and friends. Exploring new parts of New Zealand. I feel very refreshed and happy and ready for another big year.

What does 2022 look like for you?

2022 is gonna be another big year for me. I still have a dream of making the championship tour. So I’m going to do the regional WQS events in hopes of qualifying for the challenger series events. And then hopefully qualify for the championship tour. I also want to qualify for the next Olympic Games and that is only 2 years away. So my preparation for that will start again now and I’m looking forward to it.

What would you say to the younger ones in our community who might look at your surfing success and be inspired?

If you have goals and really believe you can achieve them, don’t let anyone tell you you can’t. Hard work, dedication and self belief is a huge thing for me. If you believe you… you will achieve!

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FOR THE LOVE OF SUR FING A C H A T W I T H Y O U N G S U R F E R N AV R Y N M A L O N E

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he Local Rag chatted to local surfer Navryn Malone about his love of surfing, the early days and his success at comps so far.

When did you first start surfing and who put the time in with you early on?

First started surfing when I was between 5-6 down the inside of Manu Bay just getting the little waves, 1ft waves and riding them onto the rocks.

My dad and I would take an 8ft Foam surfboard out and both ride it; he would behind me holding me so I didn't newstand release of sections, opens fall.

too good until I got to 13 or 14, then I started to make some finals and started actually liking competing. I’ve competed in all of the New Zealand comps and won a few of them and made some finals and done 2 Australian comps.

Tell us about your success and what have been your more recent achievements?

I was in the Surfing Academy at Raglan Area School which made surfing a lot easier, and I was able to surf during school hours which worked well. I didn’t really like school so if the surf was pumping I’d take the day off school and just go surf all day; this was before they started the surf academy.

What do you really love about surfing?

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I’ve won the Billabong grom series once in which I had to do 3 events and place in the top 3 three times to win it, and I’ve won the New Zealand surfing up plenty nationals once when I was younger. Got 2nd in a comp the other weekend too. opportunities on the peninsula.

Did you take to it straight away?

How do you cope during competitions?

I love surfing because I can surf with my mates and there’s a group of us that surf around here; we push each other and make each other get better. I also like surfing cause if you do a good turn or get a good barrel you get an adrenaline rush which feels good.

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SURF SERIES

SUR F DA M ES CR E ATING SPACE FOR WA HINE SUR FERS R AG L A N S U R F S C H O O L I S R E I N T RO D U C I N G T H E I R S U R F DA M E S I N I T I AT I V E

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acqui from the Local Rag caught up with Nina to learn about how Raglan Surf School has reintroduced Surf Dames as an opportunity for Raglan women to come together on the ocean.

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Tell us about your intention for the Surf Dames initiative ?

Everything started by the desire of bringing more women into the surf, not just for one session but for life !! haha I come from a sports family of both men and women, and everything we were involved with was 100%, not just one shot and go !! This is why I wanted to create something long term for women around here, and not just one surf lesson and nothing behind.

Continuity is the key!

Maybe I can tell you why just wome ; not that I'm against gender diverse groups at all, I usually really like working with groups of men and women together, but this time was a test, really! I wanted to try and see how women react to being surrounded with women and no men, and it's absolutely fantastic; less competitiveness, more help, less ego, more sharing, less tensions, more perseverance!

How has it developed?

I started a surf dames program: 5 classes, one a week for 5 weeks, with a team of 6 women around Raglan that I knew.

After this first program more women asked about it, and I ended up running 5 surf dames programmes this summer, which is absolutely amazing !!

And so the " Tuesday Sessions" started! After the 5 classes, the girls wanted more and we thought that it would be amazing to make up a kind of "club", with one session a week no matter what !

Is it just about surfing?

We finally got a little community up and running with the girls texting each other on our facebook group, and

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helping each other in and out of the surf ! We go out for beers, share our weeksholidays-troubles and happiness !

What benefits have you noticed and what feedback have you had from the women?

I think what's the most amazing is how they realise how strong they are, and capable of doing things they would never have done before. The ocean is such a wonderful environment for that: you show up shy, unsure and you come out strong and patient with yourself; you give yourself more credit.

The girls found a place to share, a place to laugh, a place without judgement.

Do women have to have some level of competence in the surf ?

Most women started brand new, he-he, some others had done it before but left it for a while as too busy, or because they've got kids to look after, or simply because of life.

Now they are all independent out there, catching their own waves, encouraging other women, enjoying the art of surfing as much as I do and that makes me feel so so happy !

Where to from here with it?

I'm hoping, by next year, to get even more women in the loop, and maybe start a real little club, with training in and out of the water, maybe get a Pilates studio involved in the project and work around a training plan, to improve and be able to travel around New Zealand with the crew and inspire more women!

But I will still be running the initial 5 classes program for the newbies who want to join the waves of love!!!

How has RSS coped through Covid times? How have you had to adapt ?

I guess Covid hit local businesses pretty hard this summer, even worse than the summer before.

So we have been working with people closer to home, and have also been teaching people for a longer period of time.

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R AGL A N BAGELS R ISES FROM PA NDEM IC B Y J A N I N E J AC K S O N

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stablished in 2020, Raglan Bagels is another success story that has risen out of the global pandemic.

Like many people facing reduced working hours and the potential loss of jobs, Steve Dube decided to reinvent himself and have a crack at the food industry.

Although it’s not quite as straight forward as that - he started accounting studies first - but his love of bagels won out in the career transformation competition.

Before the first wave of Covid hit New Zealand, Steve had been working as a production manager for Raglan Food Co; he had developed a pretty good understanding of the business but had never been responsible for the actual food making himself.

It was here that Steve started his Raglan Bagel journey, during the first lockdown, with time on his hands and the desire to futureproof his career.

“There were no hours at Raglan Food Co because we couldn't sell that much; all the cafes were closed.

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That's why I started studying accounting because I wanted to do something else different.”

“I got my accounting certificate but I found it kind of boring. I'd been making bagels for a long time and my partner said maybe you can just do bagels, and we'll see how it goes.”

The very next day Steve began working on his food registration, website and promoting Raglan Bagels on social media.

“Within a week, I had 100 followers on Instagram and they were really keen to have bagels in Raglan.”

The thumbs up from the local Instagram community gave Steve the encouragement he needed to get his paperwork in order and within a month he set up in the tiny shop.

“I did a day in the tiny shop to get a taste of the public’s response and within two hours I had sold out.”

From a first bake of 150 bagels, Steve is now producing 1000 bagels a week out of the Raglan Old School Arts Centre certified

kitchen Steve credits the Raglan community with supporting his business venture.

“When I started a year ago, The Shack was the first café that contacted me on the first day of my Instagram account opening.

I’m really grateful for having such a nice community helping other small businesses to grow,” he says.

In August last year, the local Supervalue came on board to help Steve when the lockdown restrictions forced him to temporarily close the tiny shop for bagel business.

“We started with around eight packets (of four bagels) per week at Supervalue and now we sell around 60 packets.”

The bagel recipe Steve uses is one he has developed through many trials in the kitchen and is a hybrid of his favourite New York and Montreal-style bagels.

A Montreal native himself, Steve came to New Zealand 17 years ago; he was following his heart after a woman he had a crush on moved to Raglan. The crush, now partner

Dominique Lecourtois, runs design and dressmaking store Lecourtois Couture in Raglan and Steve says she has been behind his bagel endeavours from the beginning.

When he started his small bagel venture, Steve had two varieties a plain and a sesame. He now has five types of bagels, adding the poppy, cinnamon and raisin and an everything bagel to the mix.

The everything bagel combines two types of sesame seeds, poppy seeds, onions and garlic, and Steve says the cinnamon and raisin is popular with Kiwis.

“I wanted to do a sweet bagel because Kiwis have a sweet tooth.”

As well as selling packets of bagels from the tiny shop, you can buy toasted bagels with a variety of toppings.

Get your taste of Raglan Bagels at the tiny shop on Bow St – with the increasing Omicron cases Steve is at the tiny shop on Saturdays only and will be back on Wednesdays as soon as possible. Check him out on Facebook and Instagram @ RaglanBagels

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You have decided to sell your business Gretti. This must have been a difficult decision. How did you come to it?

Yes, I have decided to sell my store and yes, it was a very difficult decision, but definitely the right one for me.

Unfortunately, due to ongoing health issues, I had to have a really good look at how I was doing things and the changes I could make to make things a little easier for me day to day.

Something had to give, I needed to lighten my insane workload and give my body the break it needs.

The logical change to make was to sell my store and focus on the wholesale side of my business, so I will keep my clothing label Honest John and focus on building this into a bigger wholesale company... I now stock my label in quite a few stores around NZ, so it was the obvious choice.

It means I can be free to work when and where I want to and when I feel well enough to do so, and to be able to focus all my energy on designing and creating.

It also means I have the freedom to live wherever I want to, so I've decided to move to lovely Bali and base myself there for a bit and see how that feels.

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It has a fantastic fashion production industry, so I can have my label produced there by an ethical producer... and live a gentler, slower life...the bonus being that I absolutely love Bali and have wanted to move there for years, so it was a no brainer for me.... Living the dream on a beautiful tropical island...why wouldn't you?

What is the timing you have in mind for the selling process?

Well...because I've decided to take a year off and do a world trip before I move to Bali, which means I will need to have 4 collections designed and finished before I go so that I can keep supplying my wholesale stores while I'm travelling... and developing 4 collections is a whole lotta work.... so I'm going to need a bit of time!!

I'm flexible of course, but, ideally, I'd love to exchange with the new owner around Oct/Nov. That way, it gives me time to get organised and I can get the shop ready for the summer for the new owners...to make it an easy transition for them.

What is your biggest sense of accomplishment with the development of your brand and store?

Well, it was a total gamble when I started my label and decided to open a store to sell it... I had no idea how people would receive it, whether Raglan was the place to do that, or whether it would be a complete disaster, so I guess it's a great sense of achievement that I've developed a clothing brand that now has a pretty big and loyal following.

The demand from other stores to stock my label has gone a little crazy, so that is definitely confirmation that I must be doing something right.

I've worked in fashion retail for years, all over the world, so I wasn't too worried about opening a store...that comes quite naturally to me, and I was pretty sure I could make it work... but the label was a massive risk that thankfully has paid off... in more ways than I could have ever imagined.

What will you miss the most about the day to day?

I love retail, I love dressing people and making them feel good about themselves, and I love my regular customers, so I will miss that for sure! I will miss the crazy busy days when it's non-stop all day and the adrenaline rush that comes with

that. I'll miss my little store too - I love the space I have created there.

But mostly, I will miss the wonderfully mad crew of friends I have here in Raglan and the special community that inhabits this town. It is such a unique place; I lived all over the world for more than 20 years and I've never come across another place quite like it! But I'm going to keep my house here, so I'll be back to visit often.

What do you intend to do moving forward?

Well, aside from selling up, travelling and then moving to Bali, I'm hoping to live a more balanced life. I need to learn to slow down, to take a step back and to be OK with doing that! In saying that, I do have a couple of other business ideas that I want to play around with once I get to Indonesia...definitely keeping it within the creative vein...but let's just see how things unfold! To be honest, I'm just looking forward to the unknown!

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WHOLE FA M ILY PITCHES IN TO R EVIVE STOR E WITH A HISTORY

P RO F I L I N G T H E L AT E S T P E O P L E MAKING A SPLASH ABOUT TOW N

BY EDITH SY MES

The Framptons from left, Tim, Simon and Sophie.

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he Te Uku general store’s come alive again – and it’s a whole clan of Framptons who’ve been instrumental in its revival.

Just a few weeks after the keys of the former Four Square were handed over to them late last year, the longtime Whatawhata family had the historic SH23 store restocked and back in business.

That was no mean feat considering it had been closed for around four months. As 19-year- old part owner Sophie Frampton told the Local Rag last week, it took the efforts of “all our extended family” to return the store to something approaching its former glory.

In a nod to the legendary Te Uku storekeeper Cecil Finlay, it now proudly proclaims to stock “everything and more” – from chook chow, plumbing fittings and building supplies to locally sourced products like Dreamview milk, Raglan sourdough, Te Uku honey and Xtreme Zero Waste rubbish bags.

Postal services had also recently been reinstated when the Local Rag

caught up with the Frampton family last week, and fresh flowers grown locally added to the mix.

Bakery items were back on sale too, a move made partly in anticipation of a tradie rush with the opening up of a new subdivision or two nearby.

The store’s also moved into healthy eating options such as gourmet muffins and specialty Mexican meal kits.

“Yes, I know how to run a shop,” Sophie’s dad Simon laughed over the phone, in between serving customers at Gas Whatawhata where he’s worked now for 23 years.

As he spoke his wife Kim, motherin-law Liz and teenage son Tim were all back in Te Uku running the store.

Sophie was at her job in Hamilton as an administrator for an accounting firm, having done shifts in the store the previous weekend. “We’re all working full time,” she explained, meaning at other jobs besides staffing the shop.

While Simon for instance divides his time between the store and service station – 20 minutes away over the

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divvy – Kim juggles the serving of customers at Te Uku with a backroom job making telephone appointments for the Covid Healthline.

Simon concedes it’s a “crazy life”, adding: “We didn’t go looking for this, it came to us.”

Sophie, for one, encouraged her father to take up the business opportunity when it happened his way. She says he has a passion for taking on things in the community, and a good head for business after having built up the servo during the decades the family has lived in Whatawhata.

Added to that, her teenage brother Tim was already a budding young grocer from a four-year stretch with Raglan Four Square, where he was recently described as their “rising star”.

Now, at just 15, he’s become Te Uku Store manager, holding the fort while his dad’s occupied at Gas Whatawhata.

“The two of them have pulled together and done really well,” says Sophie proudly.

Simon – who with his family has regularly camped at Raglan in summertime – recalls how he started out at the old Whatawhata gas station back in the late 80s and “built it up from nothing”.

The now 47 year old had planned to work there only three years then go it alone in business. Two decades later he’s finally fulfilling that dream.

His vision for the general store is to try to take it back to the old days – with a modern twist of course – when it was the centre of the community, selling bulk food, farm supplies and pretty much everything else.

But he doubts it’ll ever be quite as good as in Cecil’s heyday.

“Cecil had a wood yard as well,” he recalls, every nook and cranny stocked with nuts, bolts and screws of every conceivable shape and size. * Te Uku Store is understood to have first opened in 1924 on land originally earmarked as a graveyard.

Irish-born Cecil Finlay ran it from the 50s until he died in 2000, then daughters Colleen and Sandra took over for a time.

YOUTH EM BA R KS ON SNOW SPORTS NZ DEVELOPM ENT PROGR A M M E F O L L O W I N G O N F R O M N E W Z E A L A N D ' S H I S T O R I C M E DA L W I N S AT T H E W I N T E R O L Y M P I C S W E C H AT T O L O C A L S N O W B OA R D I N G S TA R T X E M A M A Z E T - B R O W N

The programme I am currently doing is the Snow Sports NZ freestyle national development programme, which ranges from upcoming snowboarders and skiers, aged 12-16.

What does your daily routine look like?

My daily routine would be get up at 7 , get into my snowboard gear, have breakfast, brush teeth, make lunch, 10 min drive to the mountain, train on the park for 6 hours also have lunch up there, drive down, do exercises and school, go to sleep and do it all over again. Oh and definitely have fun.

What competitions have you competed in and how have you done so far?

I have competed in a World rookie tour slopestyle (jumps and rails) in Livigno (Italy) where I landed my run to qualify for finals, but couldn’t land anything in finals.

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acqui at the Local Rag connected with talented local snowboarder Txema Mazet-

Brown, currently based in Switzerland, to talk about his recent experience on the snow.

Where have you been based for the last few months?

The last few months I’ve been based around Laax (Switzerland), a resort that has a really good snow park and is so fun to ride.

Tell us about the programme and who is involved

The second competition I competed in was a Europa cup premium big air (one jump) in Davos (Switzerland) where there were two heats of 23 riders. The top 3 of each heat went straight to finals, then 4-9 place in each heat went to semis.

I qualified for semi finals in 9, then 6 riders went through from semis into finals; I managed to land my trick Backside 1260 to qualify in 3rd for finals. In finals you got 3 runs and your best 2 different tricks counted towards your score. I landed my first run, a 1260 - I was so hyped failed the second and landed the 3rd run which was a Switch Backside 900 double grab (I would have like to do a Switch backside 1260 - but next time).

I was so stoked, I ended up getting 8th in finals which made my day because this was my first big air and the level was really high.

What is your reaction to the recent success of the Kiwis at the winter Olympics?

My reaction to the recent success of the kiwis at the Olympics was so crazy - just to see Zoi get gold in slopestyle on the last run of the event was amazing. It gave me an extra boost because to see her go through the same programme I’m following and then get gold, so sick. Then getting bronze as well. Also seeing Tiarn put some amazing rails together and some technical jumps was crazy because I find he rides so steezy.

Seeing that he had the potential to get a medal is absolutely motivating.

What happens after this? What do you hope to achieve moving forward?

On the 28th of February our crew moves to Leysin (Switzerland) where I will compete in the big air and slopestyle at the Junior world champs, starting beginning of March. I am crazy exited to compete there. I hope to get on the podium in those events. There should be a live stream somewhere, but I’ll keep everyone up to date on my Insta. After that there are some more events before heading back to NZ. To help cover as much of the $22k for his travel, coaching and comps, Txema has some fundraising coming up that the community can get behind please visit the donations page: https://givealittle. co.nz/cause/txemas-snowboard-freestyle-juniorworld-campaign.

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Take part in Neighbours Day Whāingaroa 18-27 March 2022 Neighbours Day Aotearoa focuses on 10 days in March that encourage you to celebrate and connect with your neighbours. Whether the intention is

Let us know what you have planned for Neighbours Day and be in to win prizes!

and stronger neighbourhoods. or fresh produce from the garden

Neighbours Day is an initiative supported by Raglan Naturally and aligns with the values of community connectedness, wellbeing and resilience.

Crop swap

Now, more than ever, it’s important to know your neighbour so we can support each other in the community.

Share a skill

Build a pataka kai (community pantry) Say hi to someone you haven’t met before

Commit to one action for climate change together, plant a tree, share seeds or seedlings.

chutney)

Make yourself known to a neighbour and offer support or skills, shopping delivery

Share a cuppa or recipe

Make a community recipe pegboard

Nominate a neighbour to thank or acknowledge

Share your idea or ask us a question by flicking us an email at

gabrielle.parson@raglannaturally.co.nz or phone 027 887 8877 denise.reynolds@raglannaturally.co.nz or phone 027 88 77 101

Celebrating community, connectedness, resilience, manaakitanga

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ARTIST PROFILE: LEONIE ANHOLTS B Y L E I L A N I G O O DA L L

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he Local Rag caught up with Leonie Anholts- an artist creating and capturing all things wonderful. We discovered Leonie through her instagram @leocreativeleo where she showcases snippets of her various work such as her recent collection of handmade ceramics.

Another focus point of Anholts’ work is capturing women in surfing through photography-especially in Raglan which she has another instagram account for- @surfgirlnz.

Whilst Anholts’ works come in many forms her style remains uniquely hers and follows the same creative patterns- with it all capturing a rare form of beauty. We could talk for a while about her work, however she does a pretty good job of that herself in the following catch up.

Who are you?

My name is Leonie Anholts, I am 30 years old and I grew up in a small town in the Netherlands. I studied design at Academie Artemis in Amsterdam and after graduating, worked as a flooring designer at Forbo Flooring for 2 years. I created a homogenous vinyl collection for hospitals and travelled all around the world to present my colours to architects (China, Hong Kong, all around Europe eg. France/Scandinavia/Germany/ UK) and asked for feedback to fine tune the collection. In my second year as a flooring designer I decided to book a summer holiday to New Zealand to visit my best friend who was backpacking.

On the day I arrived he told me to meet him in Raglan (he just started a job at Raglan Backpackers) and I absolutely fell in the love with the place. I spent almost every single day of those three weeks in Raglan. I instantly fell in love with Raglan and knew I had to quit my job and move to Raglan. When I came back to the Netherlands I finished my flooring collection, sold everything I owned, packed my bags and booked a one way ticket to New Zealand.

I also convinced my brother to do the same thing so he travelled to New Zealand in January 2017 and I joined him in March. My brother's partner (also from the Netherlands) also moved to Raglan and so did two of our friends and another friend of mine that I studied design with in Amsterdam.

Being on the other side of the world, It's so great to have family and such close friends living with me in Raglan. I feel grateful for this everyday. I've now been in Raglan for 5 years and on Tuesday (the first of March) me and my brother and my brother's girlfriend are finally able to apply for residency. We are so blessed to call Raglan (New Zealand) our home now.

What do you do/ create?

In all honesty there are so many things I love doing (surf/brand/ wedding photography, pottery, art) that I've always found it hard to stick to one thing. I have a lot of ideas that sometimes overwhelm me as I don't always have the time to execute them all. I do find that there's usually one thing that's grabbing my attention, at the moment that's (women) surf photography. I guess the core of everything I do is creating/capturing beauty.

What I want people to feel when they see my work is to appreciate life. And the beauty in the worldness. Sometimes we get so caught up in life that we lose the connection to ourselves.

We become identified with our thoughts and we have no headspace to notice the beauty around us. This happens to me multiple times per day. When I create (or in this case, take my camera out) I slow down and become present. Especially when I’m out in the surf. Juggling a camera, being in the right spot, moving my body and capturing/interacting with the surfers at the same time requires focus and presence.

With pottery it's the same: creating beauty and at the same time it's my practice of being present. Having my hands in the clay gives me a sense of 'earthing' and it's almost become some sort of meditation practice.

I currently work for Raglan Food Co (as a photographer/designer/ admin manager) but I set my alarm early everyday (around 6am) to first meditate and then do pottery (hand building) for an hour before I start my day. I put on some inspiring podcasts/books (I am a huge fan of Joe Dispenza/Eckhart Tolle/Abraham Hicks) and find it really relaxing and inspiring to start my day with clear intentions and visions of my life. The pottery I make is (like surf photography) inspired by women.

I am forever in awe of the female body and love to create female body vases/pencil holders to celebrate women in their fullest embodiments.

Why do you create, is there any special inspiration or meaning/ end goal behind anything you create?

If there is one thing I would want everyone to know and experience is that we are the creators of our reality and there's nothing we cannot be, do or have. We are taught to believe that our dreams are like fantasies, that it's just in our imagination and we have to face reality.

I experience the world very differently. In my experience, our desires and dreams are not random.

They're indicators of what we are here to express. We are so capable of creating the life of our dreams and I am beyond passionate to capture women in their fullest embodiment to remind them of this power. It is a power that I see in women when they surf.

They're connected to a great intelligence. It is my wish and intention that my photos are a reminder of this inner knowing and that my photos are something they can always fall back on when they get caught up in life and forget that we really can do anything.

What is your ethos when it comes to creating?

With everything I do I strive to act on what represents my true heart’s passion and joy. I feel that my emotional body functions as a guide. Joy, bliss, ecstasy, excitement, inspiration feel good precisely because they’re guiding me into more of the truth of who I am.

In my experience there doesn't seem to be a straight line as we’ve learned in school, and as our parents teach us: get a job, work for fifty years, then retire, then be happy, then do what you want to do—once you are crippled, old and crumbly, and when you can’t do the things you want to do anymore. So to take a different approach and act on your highest excitement one moment at a time without projecting that it has to proceed along a certain line and have

a certain end goal does require a lot of trust and faith but will ultimately be so much more fulfilling, effortless, blissful and joyful.

Tell us about a piece you’ve created recently.

I LOVE capturing the Raglan surf girl community at the moment. It's so cool to see how this has changed in the last 5 years. I started surfing when I first came to Raglan (6 years ago) and in the last 5 years I've seen the amount of women in the line up grow so much.

There is a real surf girl community now and it's the best feeling to see girls dancing the waves of New Zealand, sharing the passion and love for the ocean. I hope that my photos of them remind women how perfect they are right now.

How worthy they are right now.

How this very moment and the journey you're on is worth celebrating/being captured. We're never going to get 'there'. There will always be something to improve on. There will always be new goals and things to work towards.

It's never going to be perfect. Life is now and it is all there is ever going to be.

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hat we eat is one of the most powerful ways that we can impact our health and wellbeing.

This can be summarised by the well-known Hippocrates quote ‘let thy food be thy medicine, and thy medicine be thy food’. The food we eat can either be a source of nutrients, antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds, benefitting and enhancing our health and lifespan, or it can be one of the most inflammatory sources of toxins in our life, such as a diet high in alcohol, processed foods, refined fats and sugars.

What is the best way to let your food be your medicine?

Eat real wholefoods! Focus on at least 80% of your diet consisting of fresh whole foods, in the form of fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts, seeds, etc. ‘Wholefoods’ are simply foods which are in their natural, whole, unprocessed form, as opposed to refined, packaged foods which often have added sugars, preservatives, and are

processed in ways which reduce their nutrient density.

There is often the perception that eating healthy is more expensive, more time consuming, and more challenging than eating a conventional, standard NZ diet.

Whilst this can be relevant in some scenarios, these statements are certainly not true as a whole.

Healthy foods can end up being significantly more affordable than processed ones when you learn how to shop for and prepare them.

Make a list of pantry staples or basics that you can base meals around. These are often extremely affordable, such as beans, chickpeas and legumes (canned or dried), oats, brown rice, and so on.

And for fresh produce, the secret is to shop seasonally! Fresh produce that is in season will always be cheaper (and more nutritious).

Let our fresh, organic, seasonal produce boxes make it easy for you!

At The Herbal Dispensary, we offer fresh, organic produce boxes which can be picked up in-store or

delivered locally + throughout New Zealand! To sign up for a weekly or fortnightly subscription box (where we pick the best seasonal produce for you), give us a call to organise starting your subscription. Or you can visit our website to order a fruit or vege box whenever you’re in need of some goodness, or custom order your own tailored produce box with exactly what you’d like to order. Alongside your fresh fruit and veggies, you can also order essentials from the shop to be included such as wholegrains, nuts, seeds, eggs, sourdough, oils, and more.

To support our community at this time, we are also currently offering free local delivery on our produce boxes (or any other shop/ dispensary goods) to the local Raglan community, to help ensure access to fresh, healthy foods and supplements whether you are selfisolating or wishing to spend a little more time at home.

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TA LK ING A BOUT M ENTA L HE A LTH R U B Y G I B B S , F O U N D E R O F T H E M E N T A L H E A LT H TO O L B O X , S I T S D OW N W I T H N G A R U TO K A .

What is your relationship like with your mental health?

A work in progress, but mainly pretty good. We are on good terms.

Is it something that you consider every day?

Not at the moment, but that is probably because I'm in a good spot.

I guess I kinda check in with myself and say hi most mornings. I try to be aware if I’m a bit down.

What has your past relationship with your mental health been like growing up?

Growing up it was pretty good; both my parents made a pretty safe space. They were always really open about who they were, and where they were at and what had made them who they are. Retrospectively, I understand that that was maybe quite rare.

I think that's made my mental health way better now as an adult.

Even though I was raised that way, going to an all boy’s high school, you definitely noticed that mental health wasn't a thing as much. When I was in high school I approached the headmaster about trying to create a mental health programme but nothing ever came of it.

So to recently have the opportunity to be involved in Poutama Rites of Passage here in Whāingaroa and to see a focus being put on teenage boys’ transition into adulthood with mental health given space was super special. Having community based programmes is great but I would still love to see more mental health programmes incorporated into schools.

How did that juxtaposition of your home life and your school life change your perception of masculinity and femininity?

You know, at school it was hyper masculine, really trying to prove your masculinity. But I have been pretty assured of myself for as long as I can remember. I guess that's going back to how my parents raised me and I'm super lucky that I've got two parents who are very uniquely themselves.

My dad didn't care about masculinity so I didn't have a big build up of masculinity and I think that was a huge thing. You know, he would rock around in a kilt or daisy dukes and a fishnet singlet so that was normalised - I guess because of that, seeking out friends and creating that space now where it isn't hyper masculine.

There are certain people that are always gonna be quite masculine but there is a space for femininity and I think finding that balance and accepting it and working so that you're not one or the other, it's fluid, it's moving and you gotta sit in that and feel it and accept it. That's a huge

thing, it's hyper fragile, masculinity, and when it becomes toxic it’s crazy.

You gotta live in the grey space, there's so much colour in the grey.

When you were at your lowest, what kept you pushing through?

My lowest point was definitely when I was living in Japan. I realised that I was super depressed but what got me through were long conversations with my mum. She's always there. I'm super grateful for the fact that I do have parents that are kinda unconditionally loving and always there, and I understand that that is a pretty big privilege.

Being away from Aotearoa let me know how important culture, identity, and belonging to a community was for my mental, physical, whanau and wairua wellbeing. Gotta have all the pou for your whare. Being based in a community that you feel a part of, that you are loved by, and that you love.

What do you think you learned from being at that lowest point?

Well I learned how I got there in the first place. My teenage angst had morphed into this egotistical arrogance that ultimately drove people away because no one really wants to be around that and you become so isolated in your own person - so I guess that internal reflection of realising why you are at the bottom and how that needed to change.

And that took years, looking back at it. Then there was this weird period where I tried to destroy my ego so much that I actually just crushed my own being. I wasn’t confident anymore, because I had realised I needed to do something about it but to destroy it completely wasn't the answer and I just needed to find the balance within myself.

What are some of the lessons you have learned and how do you implement them now?

I guess, for me now, I'm kind of in a place where I find that my mental health is pretty good most of the time, so now it's about making sure my actions don’t negatively impact others’ mental health. I try to be as good a support person as I can be without trying to be a counsellor or anything like that. Being there for other people. You never know when it's gonna flip either and when it might turn around for yourself. As much as I try to think I'm pretty balanced, you're always gonna have those highs and lows. Balance doesn't mean perfectly equal or flat.

What tools are in your toolbox?

I just really like going for a quick walk. Being in green space, out in the bush, in the ngahere. I'm lucky enough to live with bush behind my house so I can just quickly pop out.

You can either go there and empty your thoughts and just say hi to the trees, listen to the birds, go splash some water on your face from the stream, or you can be out there and completely zone in to what you're sitting in, process it. It's a neutral, embracing space. Then if I'm somewhere where I'm not around the bush, I'll put on one of my favourite albums. Music is huge for me in terms of being able to slip into that comfort and embrace of a familiar bit of music.

And then recently, I've been trying to work on writing poetry.

The loosest form of poetry in the sense that anything can be a poem, just to kind of empty that stuff out, whether you read back on it or not; realising that we have a phone in our hand with the ability to just pop in the notes and just blast out some random thoughts.

Seeing it back, sometimes you realise how silly it is or you realise maybe you need to talk to someone about it. Which leads to my last tool: jump on the phone with my mum or my dad.

The My Mental Health Toolbox will be available in Whaingaroa businesses from March 5th.

This is a community mental health resource that we hope can help to start more conversations.

The Toolbox is free but there will be an option to donate a koha to fund the next print run.

Please email rubymgibbs@gmail.com if you would like to stock it in your business.

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BUSINESS B U S I N E S S A DV I C E W I T H D T I L AW Y E R S

A R E YOU USING THE R IGHT EM PLOYM ENT AGR EEM ENT ?

B Y J A I M E L O M A S , D I R E C T O R A T D T I L AW Y E R S

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aking sure you are using the right type of employment agreement to record employment terms with an employee can be critical for avoiding future issues from arising. Not only can using the incorrect agreement have significant legal consequences for a business, but it can also have financial implications.

K N OW YOUR LAWYER — JA I M E LOMAS Jaime Lomas is a Director at DTI Lawyers, and alongside Andrea Twaddle, heads the Employment Law Team.

Jaime has extensive experience in employment law and dispute resolution. She takes a pragmatic and practical approach to achieve commercial and workable solutions for her clients. She is committed to understanding the issues her clients face and the impact on their businesses or on them personally. Her working philosophy is that obtaining a better understanding of her clients’ needs is key to give them tailored advice to enable them to achieve their goals and objectives.

It is a legal requirement that all employees have a written employment agreement. This should be provided prior to them starting work and signed by both parties. For permanent full-time and part-time employees, a standard individual employment agreement can be used.

However, it is important if you have casual or fixed-term staff that they are provided with the correct employment agreement and that these are legally compliant.

For staff who are used to fill unpredictable periods of work, casual employment agreements are recommended. While there is no legal definition of “casual employee”, it is accepted that they are engaged to work on an “as needed” basis. They are also not obligated to accept offers of work, nor is an employer obligated to offer work. This means there should be no regular pattern or work or set hours stated in the employment agreement and it should clearly state that the employee is engaged to work “as needed” and is not required to accept offers of work. If your business has casual employees who have been offered regular hours of work for more than a few months, there is risk that legally those casual employees could be considered permanent employees. This has implications for both statutory holiday entitlements and how employment may be ended.

A fixed-term agreement is used when it has been agreed that an employee’s employment

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will end on a specific date or event. For example, to cover a period of parental leave or to work on a specific project. It is a key requirement of a fixed-term employment arrangement that there are genuine reasons based on reasonable grounds for the fixed term. It is also critical that this reason is included in the employment agreement. The failure to do this could render the fixed-term invalid. It is also unlawful to use a fixed-term agreement as a probationary or trial period to assess whether the employee would be suitable for a role. It is important that fixedterm arrangements end when the agreement specifies. If an employee continues to work past the end date or completion of a project

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without a variation to their existing fixed-term agreement, it could be determined that they have legally become a permanent employee.

SPECIALIST LAWYERS It is important to note that employment relationships often change over time. What may have started out as a casual or fixed-term arrangement could evolve. It is important to be regularly reviewing these types of arrangements to ensure your employment documentation is up to date and current.

For any further information on casual employment or other employment law queries, please contact Jaime Lomas – jaime@dtilawyers. co.nz

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R A DIC A LLY LOC A L R ECIPE FROM THE R AGL A N GROWERS M A R K ET

RECIPES U S I N G P RO D U C E F RO M T H E G ROW E R S MARKET

B Y K AT I E L O W E S

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ow many times do we reach for tins of tomatoes, a tube of puree, a bottle of ketchup or a jar of passata? If you eat like me the answer is many.

Tomato sauce is the mainstay of many a wholesome meal, and for this LIMITED TIME ONLY we get to make it ‘proper saucy’. At the same time we curb our freight miles and reduce our carbon footprint by going to visit the stalls at the Growers Market.

This week’s recipe features tomatoes from the ladies at Pond Road Farm and they were delicious.

R AGL A N GROWER’S NONN A SAUCE Take a large saucepan and fill it ¾ full of fresh tomatoes.

Peel and quarter one white onion and put it in the pan.

Add a generous four glugs of oil (this recipe used organic sunflower oil from Herbal Dispensary) or a large laden tablespoon of butter.

Add a few cracks of sea salt.

Bring this all to the boil and then simmer for at least 20mins.

Let it cool down a little bit and whizz in a food processor or use a stick blender. The trick here is if you blitz the tomatoes when warm the final sauce will be smoother.

The one white onion not only adds nutrients but will give your sauce a lovely orange hue indicative of something magnificent, and memory forming. My babies and my friends’ babies eat this sauce as baby food, and for the rest of us it’s the base to many meals. You can serve as a soup with cheese toast, use as a pizza sauce, or use to replace chopped tomatoes in most recipes. If you are vegetarian or vegan taking the effort to make this base-level sauce will really plump up the flavour in your meals.

Apply now for Meridian’s Power Up Community Fund At Meridian, we only generate from 100% renewable resources: wind, water and sun. We’re committed to doing good things with our energy. That means good for people, and good for the environment.

We’re proud to back local projects in the communities around our wind farms and hydro stations with our Power Up fund.

With Power Up, your community has a say on what initiatives we support and fund. Managed by a panel of locals and Meridian staff, we’re working together to build strong, sustainable communities.

Power Up Te Uku provides grants for projects in Te Uku, Te Mata, Waitetuna and Raglan.

How to apply Applications for the next funding round are open until 3 April 2022.

For more information and to apply: •

visit meridian.co.nz/powerup

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email community.fund@meridianenergy.co.nz

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call 04 803 2507

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COVID-19 COMMUNITY SUPPORT

The Whāingaroa Raglan Community Covid Support Group has established a local Covid Support Line, this is the contact point for those wishing to connect with someone local to find support for Covidrelated issues for yourself, your whānau or for others.

We are here to support anyone within our Whāingaroa Raglan rohe/ ward: Makomako, Te Mata, Ruapuke, Raglan, Waingaro, Te Uku, Waitetuna to the divvy, both our urban and rural whānau.

HOW TO GET KAI TO WHĀNAU ISOLATING? WHERE DO I GET A RAT TEST? HOW DO I REGISTER MY COVID TEST RESULTS? YOU LIVE ALONE AND NEED SOME SUPPORT? How to get in contact - our 0800 RAGLAN (0800 724526) phone number will be operational from Thursday 3rd March 2022. Hours 10 - 2pm seven days a week.

Email: raglancovid@gmail.com.

Community connectedness is our strongest resource that we have to draw on, we can all play our part, let’s take care of each other with regular check ups on whānau, friends and neighbours.

Happening this Saturday 5th March at Poihakena Marae Nga Miro Health Drive Through Testing and Vaccination 10 - 4pm.

78F Greenslade Road SOLD $1,730,000

If you haven’t found your dream home yet you’ve got a lot to look forward to.

Call or message me for a confidential assessment of your current property situation. I have properties coming on all the time, and who knows if one might be just right for your next move.

021 760 468 melanie.carroll@raywhite.com

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42 Cambrae Road Raglan With every ingredient for the perfect family home. Situated in a quiet street and just a walk to Cox Bay for swimming and kayaking.

This solid and sensible character home offers three bedrooms upstairs, open-plan living with divine native timber flooring complemented by wooden joinery. Enjoy the newly renovated kitchen with those lovely white stone benchtops providing a bright airy hub for entertaining. Downstairs there is a separate living area with kitchenette, laundry, shower and toilet.The flat north-facing grass area is ideal for children and pets to frolic. The discerning buyer will view the parkland at the rear of the 1235sqm section as a clean canvas just waiting to be developed.

AUCTION 2:00pm, Saturday 26 February On site (unless sold prior)

View Call Julie to arrange a private viewing today

Julie Hanna 027 441 8964

rwraglan.co.nz/RAG30065 Raglan Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)

18 Violet Street Raglan Are you searching for a property with a twist? This may be it! The land encompasses 1466sqm with enormous potential. Ideal for the family or the developer - or both! The high ceiling stud and the varnished pine walls provide a spacious airy ambience to the open plan living. Four bedrooms invite a large family or provide the possibility of extra accommodation income potential. A front deck takes in the water and mountain views while a second rear deck provides an area for privacy and quiet time. Do your homework with the council and surveyor and reap the rewards. This property is seriously for sale. Note: Photos to come.

rwraglan.co.nz/RAG30088 Raglan Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)

FOR SALE Price By Negotiation

View Viewing is by appointment only so phone Julie or Melanie

Julie Hanna 027 441 8964 Melanie Carroll 021 760 468

23 Cliff Street Raglan

FOR SALE

Not often does the opportunity arise to secure a property just across the road from the water and a stroll to town present. Here it is! Leave the car at home and stroll to town. The house offers 3 spacious bedrooms and open plan living and dining. Enjoy views of the harbour and pop across the road for a swim. Leave the car at home and stroll the short walk to town and cafes. In fact, all facilities are almost at your doorstep. If boating and water recreation is your passion the property is located close to the wharf. Bring the boat and the jet ski! This is a great place to retire or bring the family and make memories. Situated on 558 sqm. Invest now in what could be described as one of the best locations in Raglan.

Price by Negotiation

View Call Julie to arrange a private viewing today

Julie Hanna 027 441 8964

rwraglan.co.nz/RAG30078 Raglan Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)

36 Main Road Raglan

FOR SALE

Two dwellings on the one title. Enter through the electric gates and be impressed with 36c. A small home with style, class and so much more - this would not look out of place on the cover of NZ Home and Garden magazine. Featuring one bedroom, lounge, modern kitchen, bathroom, and an extra detached single room or studio come workshop area plus a separate storage room.

The enclosed decking area beckons you to relax and entertain.

Snuggled into the rear of the property is the outside bath area offering a place to luxuriate in. A separate entrance takes you to number 36. A three-bedroom character cottage complete with native timber flooring and joinery. A great opportunity!

rwraglan.co.nz/RAG30079 Raglan Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)

Price by Negotiation

View Call Julie to arrange a private viewing today

Julie Hanna 027 441 8964

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498A Ruby Lane Raglan Yearning for self-sufficient country living? Here we present to you the ultimate lifestyle that offers privacy, freedom, tranquility and space. A great location with views out to the sea and over the Aotea harbour. The 2018 built home sits on 1.1315 ha in the picturesque Raglan landscape. Being newly built it has all the mod cons and is fully insulated with double glazing & heat-pump/air conditioner. Both bathrooms contain quality Italian fittings and are tiled floor-to-ceiling with Italian tiles. The house is light and airy and fully carpeted throughout. The main living area has a spacious open plan, modern kitchen/living area with lounge opening onto a sun-drenched deck and lawn area to take in the views.

18A Rose Street Raglan

AUCTION 11:00am, Saturday 19 March On site (unless sold prior)

Melanie Carroll 021 760 468

The time is now to seize the opportunity to own in Rose Street, Raglan. Offering three double bedrooms and a large open plan living and dining area, all opening onto decking and enjoying the glorious views of the Raglan harbour and out to the Raglan Bar. A downstairs enclosed workshop area is a bonus as a place for the teenagers to gather or store all of those water toys. The very large carport area is ideal for boats and cars. All this and just walk down the hill to the wharf, boat ramp, restaurant and wharf shops.

Raglan town is just a walk away as well.

Julie Hanna 027 441 8964

rwraglan.co.nz/RAG30078

View See open home times or call for a private appointment

rwraglan.co.nz/RAG30081 Raglan Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)

Raglan Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)

AUCTION 3:00pm, Saturday 12 March On site (unless sold prior)

View See open home times or call for a private appointment

Julie Hanna 027 441 8964 Melanie Carroll 021 760 468

Are you Ray White Raglan’s new real estate administration star?

Our perfect person would; 4 be a great all-round communicator, and provide first class customer service to our office visitors and team members as their primary focus

49B Wallis Street Raglan Here it is!!!!! This one will tick all of the boxes. A gem, beautifully elevated in the very sought after Wallis Street. Join the swimmers and kayakers at the bottom of your driveway and just down the road is the wharf and the Raglan Wharf restaurant. A short walk takes you to Raglans shops and cafes.

If it’s water views you a seeking, this property certainly ticks that box. The cute 1940s cottage has three bedrooms, a modern kitchen and a new bathroom. The windows have all been replaced and are double glazed. The property is a half share of 809 sqm and can be purchased fully furnished. Note: Photos to come.

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FOR SALE Price by Negotiation

View Call Julie to arrange a private viewing today

Julie Hanna 027 441 8964

4 have a good level of competency when it comes to all things computers and standard software packages 4 enjoy being busy doing a wide range of office tasks - and learning a whole lot of new things along the way 4 be happy to work independently and maintain a proactive approach to ensure the office runs efficiently We are looking for someone who can work approximately 30 hours per week, with some flexibility around your working days and hours to suit changing demands. We offer a fun work environment with good remuneration for the right person. Please send a cover letter and your CV to denise.whitfield@raywhite.com

AUCTION

NEW LISTING

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Rare Retail Opportunity in the Heart of Raglan

Email

kleuthart.raglan@ljhooker.co.nz

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NEW LISTING

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A Touch of Class

This is an extremely rare opportunity to secure a main street Raglan commercial premises which are traditionally tightly held. The site would suit a myriad of uses, in particular retail due to the very high foot traffic and prime position among other successful long term businesses. Situated in the ‘Raglan Business Town Centre Zone’ with a building height permitted of 10m with no building setbacks, redevelopment to a multi level building in the future as Raglan grows is a real possibility here. This is a fantastic chance for a business to cement their operations in the main street and secure their future without the restrictions of being a tenant.

Contact Kyle Leuthart - 021 903 309

Auction 26.03.22 at 11am Contact Kyle Leuthart - 021 903 309 Email

kleuthart.raglan@ljhooker.co.nz

View

SUN 2pm ljhooker.co.nz/ 3FEHFG

Overflowing with contemporary style this 2012 built home was designed with no expense spared in the quality finishing and fittings. The open plan lounge and designer kitchen and dining area features American Oak timber flooring and the flow of the home naturally leads out through a large triple sliding stacker door to an outdoor covered deck entertaining area which enjoys a harbour view. There is an internal access double basement garage and plenty of offstreet parking for car as well as a good sized boat or motorhome. All set on 660m2 landscaped grounds and gardens which really create a tropical like ambience. LIM available on request.

OPEN HOME

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66A Wainui Road

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29 Lorenzen Bay Road

As Cute As Can Be Price

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8 Puka Place

12 Bow Street Raglan Auction 26.03.22 at 2pm

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Walk to the Bay!

Offers over $790,000

Located privately in the always popular Raglan West within an easy walk to the waterfront, this tidily presented retrostyled beach bach or first home awaits you. Facing north west to capture all day sun, this little cutie offers polished native timber floors, 2 bedrooms and an open plan living area which conveniently opens out to a covered deck. All set on a freehold section of 460m2 which is flat, conveniently fully fenced and nicely planted with trees and boundary hedges.

All offers to be received by 12pm on the March 16th 2022.

Contact Kyle Leuthart - 021 903 309 Email

kleuthart.raglan@ljhooker.co.nz

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SUN 1pm ljhooker.co.nz/ 3FJHFG

Price

$975,000

Contact Jeff Pairaudeau - 027 210 4465 Email

jpairaudeau.raglan@ljhooker.co.nz

View

SAT & SUN 12pm ljhooker.co.nz/ 3EYHFG

This 835m2 flat site is a keeper for homeowners and investors with a strong eye to the future. 3 bedrooms, 1950’s weather board bungalow. A generous lounge, with log burner, opens onto to sou-west facing deck. The 1970’s vintage retro kitchen is as spacious with plenty of room for a dining table.

All three bedrooms are good sized doubles’ with the master with deck. Fully fenced section with an enclosed produce garden and chicken run. The family bathroom and toilet along with a separate laundry are situated at the rear of the dwelling. Lorenzen Bay Road offers easy access to all the cool things in our beautiful West Coast town. Call Jeff today!

Greig Metcalfe

Chrissy Cox

Kyle Leuthart

Robbie Regnier

Matt Sweetman

Natasha Metcalfe-Black

Vanessa Keith

Jeff Pairaudeau

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

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Raglan 3 Aroaro Lane

Contemporary family home on the coast

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This contemporary home sits on 3810 sqm (more or less) with native bush surroundings, plenty of room for the kids and pets to run about and a sheltered north-facing aspect from the central living areas. This inspiring home designed by Red Architecture has a well-appointed galley style kitchen and scullery which blends seamlessly with the large open plan living and dining areas. The centrally located office nook will allow you to prepare the family meal and keep an eye on the kids as they do their homework. After a family meal, you can relax and socialize with friends under the canopy of the north-facing outdoor living space while keeping an eye on the kids as they finish their day cooling down in the pool. The conveniently positioned outdoor shower will keep the nearby beach sand outside the home. The home boasts three good sized double bedrooms, family bathroom and separate laundry.

For Sale by Deadline Private Treaty

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4pm, Thu 24 Mar 2022 96 Ulster Street, Hamilton Phone for viewing times Mark Frost 022 150 2244 mark.frost@bayleys.co.nz SUCCESS REALTY LIMITED, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

bayleys.co.nz/2313147

UNDER CONTRACT

Boundary lines are indicative only

Raglan 15 Violet Street

Raglan 246 Hills Road

Double happy

816sqm

If you are looking for two homes in one prime location to house your large or extended family, create a great home and income, or a work from home office then look no further. The two homes have their own separate driveways, individual garage and are perfectly positioned to ensure privacy from within both homes. The main home has a coastal vibe with high stud ceilings, a warm and generous open plan kitchen, dining and living area which opens to a native tree enclosed deck.

Price by Negotiation View by appointment Mark Frost 022 150 2244 mark.frost@bayleys.co.nz Graham Rope 021 222 7427 graham.rope@bayleys.co.nz

bayleys.co.nz/2313120

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SUCCESS REALTY LIMITED, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008

Your own coastal retreat

2.0271ha

If you are looking for your own coastal retreat with freedom and fresh air then look no further. This one of a kind property in Raglan could be your definitive family home or you can explore the opportunities of developing it into an amazing yoga style retreat, creative functions space or business mentoring hub.

Location is absolute key, you are only a five-minute drive from to the vibrant town hub yet on your very own lifestyle peninsula with direct water access and relaxing views.

Asking Price $4,100,000 View by appointment Mark Frost 022 150 2244 mark.frost@bayleys.co.nz Kate Wardlaw 027 498 4282 kate.wardlaw@bayleys.co.nz

bayleys.co.nz/2313020

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SUCCESS REALTY LIMITED, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008

Raglan 78M Greenslade Road

Award winning Moonlight Bay

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On the edge of the harbour sits an award-winning home with stunning water views and relaxation a plenty.

Designed by Red Architecture and meticulously crafted by The Parsons Project, a family-based business here in the Waikato, this low maintenance home or holiday hideaway is sure to tick all the boxes.

Auction (unless sold prior) 11am, Thu 24 Mar 2022 Phone for viewing times Mark Frost 022 150 2244 mark.frost@bayleys.co.nz

This contemporary home was awarded the 2021 ADNZ Resene Residential New Home up to 150sqm Architectural Design Award for its interesting interstitial spaces that were created because of the separated programme.

Designed for functional family living with spectacular harbour views from the open plan kitchen, dining and main living area, all which flow seamlessly to the expansive deck.

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SUCCESS REALTY LIMITED, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

bayleys.co.nz/2313205

Raglan

25 Rangitahi Road

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Raglan

9 Omahina Street

537sqm

Asking Price $900,000 View by appointment Mark Frost 022 150 2244 mark.frost@bayleys.co.nz

Price by Negotiation View by appointment Mark Frost 022 150 2244 mark.frost@bayleys.co.nz

SUCCESS REALTY LIMITED, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

SUCCESS REALTY LIMITED, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

North Point Residences, Rangitahi

Relaxing views - build now

Exciting news, the frames are up at North Point Residence and four homes are under contract, so be quick. Come and capture the views from the upper living area and start imagining fun times at your new home or holiday bach.

If you are looking for a relaxing location with views to build your new home or holiday bach in Raglan, then look no further. You can immediately design and build your own family home to capture relaxing views of Mount Karioi from your open plan living area or deck.

bayleys.co.nz/2312063

bayleys.co.nz/2312961

View from townhouse six

UNDER CONTRACT

Raglan

Whatawhata

425sqm

19,558sqm

Price by Negotiation Mark Frost 022 150 2244 mark.frost@bayleys.co.nz

Auction (unless sold prior) 11am, Thu 3 Mar 2022 96 Ulster Street, Hamilton View by appointment Mark Frost 022 150 2244 mark.frost@bayleys.co.nz

Lot 329 Rangitahi Peninsula

SUCCESS REALTY LIMITED, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

Nature on your doorstep Catch the morning sun on the deck with the sunny North-East aspect of this 425 sqm (more or less) section which boasts uninterrupted views overlooking the nature reserve at the rear of the section and snippets of the beautiful inner harbour.

bayleys.co.nz/2313041

Boundary lines are indicative only

54 Lockerbie Lane

SUCCESS REALTY LIMITED, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

Big lifestyle section - no restrictive covenants If you are looking for a large lifestyle section to build your dream home with no restrictive covenants, plenty of space for a shed, secondary dwelling and room to graze some animals all within ten minutes drive of the Hamilton city boundary then look no further. The driveway and building platform of a proposed house are in their final stages of consent.

bayleys.co.nz/2313144

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Boundary lines are indicative only

Boundary lines are indicative only

Raglan 77 Wallis Street

Magical views over Raglan harbour and hills

794sqm

If a picture is worth more than a thousand words, the harbour views here stretch into several thousand. Together with the aerial shots, they outline the size, cracking position and dual access this property boasts. Technically, the address is Wallis Street, near the end - at Raglan's wharf, shops, art outlets, local kitchen and bar. All at the bottom of this hill, along with Raglan's famous fish takeaways. Phone in an order and wander down the garden when it's ready. Dine at the bar. No worries about driving home here. That access is up the hill in Lily Street. This is the 'driveyour-car-in' entrance; down the lane to the garage and main gateway to the house and studio underneath.

Auction 11am, Thu 24 Mar 2022 96 Ulster Street, Hamilton View by appointment Graham Rope 021 222 7427 graham.rope@bayleys.co.nz

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SUCCESS REALTY LIMITED, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

bayleys.co.nz/2313180

SOLD

Boundary lines are indicative only

Boundary lines are indicative only

Raglan 42 Van Houtte Road Rural freedom with space to grow No red light could dampen the spirit and freedom to start afresh with this rural lifestyle on the outskirts of Raglan. There's not a traffic light in sight. That's the great thing about country living - particularly here.

Fresh air, space, country views and freedom for the kids.

Boundary lines are indicative only

Raglan 2B Government Road 8,739sqm

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Price by Negotiation View by appointment Graham Rope 021 222 7427 graham.rope@bayleys.co.nz SUCCESS REALTY LIMITED, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008

bayleys.co.nz/2313118

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SOLD - Build your dream in Raglan Not many properties tick all the boxes - this one does.

Walk to town, stroll to the wharf, great views - a gem in the heart of Raglan. The gently sloping section, already with plans that show what's possible to position a comfortable home with commanding views, water one side, Mt Karioi on the other, can't be built out.

bayleys.co.nz/2313048

400sqm

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For Sale View by appointment Graham Rope 021 222 7427 graham.rope@bayleys.co.nz SUCCESS REALTY LIMITED, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008

SOLD

SOLD

Raglan 36 Robertson Street

Raglan 9 Point Street

SOLD - Sophisticated Raglan style Designed to enjoy maximum views, this modern residence offers an enviable opportunity to live the ultimate Raglan lifestyle. This home is stylish and superbly presented. Quintessential kiwi summer entertaining is a breeze with seamless connection from the kitchen and lounge, to the generous outdoor decking. Spacious split-level living has been thoughtfully designed and includes a huge picture window to enjoy the stunning, ever changing, inner harbour, mountain and rural views.

760sqm

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For Sale View by appointment Stephen O'Byrne 021 969 848 stephen.obyrne@bayleys.co.nz Michelle O'Byrne 021 969 878 michelle.obyrne@bayleys.co.nz SUCCESS REALTY LIMITED, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008

SOLD - Totally On Point!

400sqm

Prepare to be impressed by this immaculately presented three bedroom home. With all the hard work done, there is nothing left to do except unpack and enjoy! Some of the top features include a beautiful new kitchen, not only stylish with stunning Kauri benchtop and shelves but also totally functional with fantastic storage and a Smeg oven.

For Sale View by appointment Stephen O'Byrne 021 969 848 stephen.obyrne@bayleys.co.nz Michelle O'Byrne 021 969 878 michelle.obyrne@bayleys.co.nz

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SUCCESS REALTY LIMITED, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008

bayleys.co.nz/2313133

bayleys.co.nz/2312932

SOLD

SOLD

Boundary lines are indicative only

Raglan 13 Bay View Road

Raglan Wainui Road

SOLD - Bay View Bliss!

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For those seeking a home with heart and soul this rustic, character filled charmer is sure to appeal. Upon entry admire the thoughtfully planted, cottage style gardens, tree framed entrance and beautiful stainedglass windows throughout. Step inside and your heart skips a beat, feel instantly welcomed with a sense of space and warmth enhanced by timber floors and exposed ceiling beams.

For Sale View by appointment Stephen O'Byrne 021 969 848 stephen.obyrne@bayleys.co.nz Michelle O'Byrne 021 969 878 michelle.obyrne@bayleys.co.nz

bayleys.co.nz/2313103

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SUCCESS REALTY LIMITED, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008

SOLD - Manu Bay Magic

4,277sqm

The one you've been waiting for. There's a reason properties such as this rarely come to market; they are just so special. This is a place of peace, rejuvenation, relaxation, and a creator of memories that will last a lifetime. Elevated, North facing and perfectly positioned within easy walking distance of world class surf at Manu Bay, this private oasis showcases space, sun, style, and the most spectacular views!

For Sale View by appointment Stephen O'Byrne 021 969 848 stephen.obyrne@bayleys.co.nz Michelle O'Byrne 021 969 878 michelle.obyrne@bayleys.co.nz

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bayleys.co.nz/2313049

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WH AT’S ON A RT - E V E N T S - C O M M U N I T Y ON HOLD -MARCH 4 & MARCH 11 MARKET HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO COVID - RAGLAN GROWERS' MARKET at 1 Stewart St, Church Grounds from 4-7pm. Fresh produce from local growers, Contact Whaingaroa Environment Centre for more information TWILIGHT BOWLS At Raglan Bowling ClubStarts Tuesday February 8th Checkin from 5.30pm Teams of 3 or individuals $20p/p My Vaccine Pass required to participate. Enquiries to Alan Price 021 456751 DRIVE THROUGH TESTING AND VACCINATION 10 - 4PM. Happening this Saturday 5th March at Poihakena Marae - Nga Miro Health NEIGHBOURS DAY MARCH 18-27 Neighbours Day Aotearoa focuses on 10 days in March that encourage you to celebrate and connect with your neighbours. Share your idea or ask us a question by flicking the team an email at gabrielle.parson@ raglannaturally.co.nz or phone 027 887 8877 denise.reynolds@raglannaturally.co.nz or phone 027 88 77 101

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