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26th October 2017 - Issue #567

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DINING GUIDE RAGLAN FOOD & DRINK

Whaingaroa-Raglan is becoming a Waikato foodie hotspot.

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Raglan Boys and Girls Agricultural Group Day.: Winner of the Outstanding Beginner award went to Mischa Notter from Raglan Area School taking time out with Lucky.

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o you enjoy learning new things or using your practical or previous work skills to help your community? If so you may wish to lend a hand to your local museum. You can do this by becoming an active member volunteer, or by simply becoming a member.

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The museum is popular. Over 20,000 people have visited since it opened in 2011, about 5000 of these came through the doors in the past year.

New exhibitions for 2016 and 2017 included Back to School, where an old-fashioned school-room came alive with mock lessons, and the current, Landmarks of Whaingaroa: Art by Jenny Rhodes. These exhibitions have

kept the museum fresh and interesting.

People come to museums for various reasons: to learn, to help establish their identity, and to gain an understanding of local history. Become a member at $10.00 per person or $15 for a family and bring your family for free.

If you would like to be actively involved, you can learn what to do on the job. Past members have enjoyed expanding their social network and learning more about the people and the story of this district. We do need you.

We have several people moving on, including our wonderful Treasurer, and one of our valued members, a handy person and story-teller.

Come to our AGM, 10am, Monday 6 November, Museum, or please contact Ken Soanes by phone: 0274951105 or 8256553.

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Mobile coverage and capacity on the up with new aerial

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Authorised by B Kuriger, 80 Rata St, Inglewood.

The aerial was erected by the water tower last Thursday.

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mprovements to mobile coverage in Raglan are on offer with the establishment of a new aerial in town.

A 30-tonne crane from Waikato Cranes did the job of erecting the aerial on a light pole in Upper Bow Street.

Spark New Zealand communications partner Larissa Huston said the aerial is a new Spark mobile site, which will provide improved mobile capacity and coverage for Raglan residents and visitors.

“We have timed this to be completed before the busy Christmas holiday season

when Raglan becomes a popular summer destination and demand for mobile coverage is high.”

This new mobile site replaces the temporary Spark site in Raglan that will now be decommissioned.

Janine Jackson

Christmas in the Park 2017 needs YOU

Stan Walker performed at 2015 event.

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he call is out for Whaingaroa entertainers to strut their

stuff at the biennial Raglan Christmas in the Park 2017.

WE WANT YOUR STORIES! Please contact us on 07 825 7076 or email us details: info@ raglanchronicle.

With another exciting line-up of headline acts due to be announced soon, organisers Surfside Church are keen to hear from local acts to hit the stage at the Kopua Domain event on Sunday, December 17.

Surfside Church pastor Rodger Peart says the headline acts are always a drawcard, with Stan Walker featuring in 2015, but the Raglan entertainers always add a superior local flavour to the muchloved event.

“It’s a great opportunity to draw local talent out,” he says.

The family-friendly variety concert also features carol singing, fun children’s activities, a bouncy castle and a visit from Santa – who has in the past turned up by helicopter, truck, Harley Davidson and boat.

Raglan Christmas in the Park has been a premier event in Whāingaroa for more than 20 years and was started by the Raglan Community Arts Council before Surfside Church took it on.

Over the years it has grown from a small event between the changing rooms and toilet block at the domain moving to the larger venue at the soccer fields.

For more information contact the Surfside Church office on 07 825 5199 or email info@surfside.co.nz.

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Health in Your Hands A column connecting with senior citizens in our community.

Changing to a new email account

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odafone recently announced that as of November 30 they will no longer provide an email service. They have suggested their customers change to Outlook (Microsoft) or Gmail (Google).

Nearly 20 years using clear.net There are over 200,000 loyal Vodafone customers and many are elderly and have had their clear.net email for over twenty years. Changing from an email system they have had since the early 1990s can be daunting. Some of the younger generation confidently surfing the net were not even born then! They know nothing of the trials and tribulations of the internet that have occured during the last 30 years.

It came without a manual in 1989 Spare a thought for the dedicated cyber space pioneers who worked for years to install the first New Zealand internet connection at Waikato University in April 1989. The component came without a manual and a damaged part, which they fixed with a screwdriver!

Google was still nearly ten years away. Not many people had home computers, and the few New Zealand schools that had computers could only use them for word processing and games. Not many teachers had computer skills let alone teach a class of 30 kids with perhaps one or two temperamental computers.

A new way of learning Equally challenged were the university students of 1989 who had to continue their studies and also adapt to a totally new system of recording

their assignments and finding information. The computers were often unreliable and unpredictable and so, so slow. Most student still had to resort the old fashioned way of completing their work and handwritten essays was still the norm for many more years.

Free computer help for seniors We have come a long way with computers in most homes and schools in New Zealand. Elderly citizens are enthusiastically embracing the new technology.

For those elderly citizens struggling to change from clear.net.nz and paradise.net. nz to another email address, you are invited to join us for free senior technology classes held at the Community House every Thursday at 2pm.

Several of the group have already made the transition to a new email provider and are becoming familiar with their new service and happily trying out their new found skills.

Whilst making the change from Vodafone to another provider, be diligent, don’t give out your password, get advice from the Vodafone web sites and forums, and if all else fails join us on Thursdays at 2pm at the Raglan Community House. Making computing a fun experience as seniors learn new ways of communicating.

What’s On Timebank has its end of month catch up at 10am on Friday, October 27, at Orca.

The Saturday Club meets on October 28 at 9.20am at the Raglan Community House.

The Plunket Baby and Kids Market is on Sunday, October 29 at the Town Hall.

Pauline Abrahams

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Eva Rickard’s husband remembered as ‘the fan that kept the spark going’

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undreds of mourners turned out in steady rain to farewell Tex Rickard at the Kokiri Centre last Monday – an incredible 107 of them his and his late wife Eva’s progeny.

The descendants – right down to a babe in arms – stayed dry beneath the centre’s recently re-roofed stage as Raglan kaumatua Sean Ellison opened the 10am service with a karakia.

Others sheltered under umbrellas or a gazebo and marquee erected for the occasion on the land that was returned to Tainui Awhiro through protest action led by Eva Rickard in the late 70s.

Nephew Lance Rickard spoke fondly of Tex, aka Uncle Bunt – who was just two months shy of his 93rd birthday when he died last Friday – as a “real special” man.

While his Auntie Eva had been known as the spark in the family, he told the gathering, “my uncle was the fan that kept that spark going, eh.

“We all loved him.”

Friend Royden Hartstone said in a tribute the Rickard family of Whaingaroa had every right to be proud of Tex, though most locals would never

know what he contributed to the community in his own quiet way.

Tex had spent “thousands of hours” on environmental work for this town, he added, including the building of fascines and planting to help slow the erosion of the beach.

He was a “man of the land” and tireless in his efforts to guide the young, whether it be at the kohanga reo – established on the property alongside the Kokiri Centre – or simply by “showing the young guys which end of a spade to hold”.

Tex – full name James Edwin Lancelot Rickard – grew up in Rangitukia, a small settlement just south of East Cape, and became a “telegraph boy” there at the age of 15.

Five or so years later, he ended up working downtown at Raglan’s old post office on the corner of Bow and Nera (now Wi Neera) Streets where Bert Rhodes was the postmaster.

This was where he met the young Eva Kereopa, Royden revealed.

Tex kept his job at the local post office for 23 years, also farming and working down at Raglan wharf in the 50s and 60s when it was a thriving port.

“He was holding down three jobs.”

The 60s in Raglan saw too the development of Poihakena Marae – where a well-attended tangi for Tex was held over the Saturday and Sunday of Labour Weekend before Monday’s service at the Kokiri Centre on Riria Kereopa Memorial Drive.

Grandson Antoni Murphy summed up the connection between his grandparents in one of the service’s two mokopuna tributes. “We can’t talk about Grandpa without talking about Nana. Eva must be mentioned,” he said.

They were complementary though “very different”, he explained, one loud and the other quiet for instance. But together they were strong and loving.

Sean Ellison – before closing the service with a karakia – observed that Tex’s illness over the last few months “didn’t sit well with him”, though he was strong in mind and memory till the end. He was a practical man who didn’t like fuss.

“We will miss his knowledge,” he said, “but he passed it on to his mokopuna and everybody else on this land.”

Tex was buried at noon Monday alongside his “beloved” Eva at the Te Kopua urupa.

Edith Symes

Raglan venue for Olympics surfing high performance workshop

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ew Zealand’s top surfers and surfing minds will come together this December at a high performance athlete and coach workshop in Raglan, with the focus on the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

Surfing will be contested for the first time at the Games, and the workshop organised by Surfing New Zealand received money from the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) Olympic Solidarity Fund after a successful application to the New Zealand Olympic Committee (NZOC).

Surfing NZ spokesperson Ben Kenning says the two-day workshop, to be held December 9-10, is to sit down and discuss ways of developing a high performance pathway for the sport.

“The workshop certainly has an Olympic focus but the high performance plan that is developed will create a pathway for all of our surfers, from youth through to those competing on the World Tour and those that qualify for the Olympics.”

New Zealand’s two top ranked surfers, Paige Hareb (Taranaki) and Ricardo Christie (Gisborne), who are currently competing in the qualifying series for the

World Surf League 2018 World Tour, will attend the workshop, accompanied by by the likes of Raglan’s Billy Stairmand, Ella Williams (Whangamata) and Kehu Butler (Mt Maunganui).

Also from Raglan, renowned surfer Daniel Kereopa, New Zealand Surfing team coach Geoff Hutchison, New Zealand representative Taylor Hutchison and Raglan Surfing Academy teachers Larry Fisher and Deane Hishon have been invited to attend.

Speakers at the workshop include Dr Oliver Farley, who completed his doctorate at the Surfing Australia High Performance Centre, New Zealand’s leading surf coach, Matt Scorringe, and sports psychologist Jhan Gavala.

Drug Free Sport New Zealand will also update athletes and coaches on clean sport and the responsibilities of Olympic athletes.

The qualification process for Tokyo 2020 will be determined by the IOC and the International Surfing Association by the end of 2017.

A total of 20 male and 20 female surfers will compete at the Olympic Games and New Zealand can qualify a maximum of one athlete in each division. Once New Zealand qualifies an athlete, they will then require selection from the NZOC to represent New Zealand.

Raglan Chamber welcomes new Growth Partner

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Pictured from left: Raglan Chamber's Geoff Kelly, Hayley Willers and Karamea Puriri with Peter Nation (centre), CEO of NZ Fieldays Society Inc., and representatives of the Te Awamutu and Cambridge Chambers of Commerce.

he Raglan Chamber of Commerce along with the Cambridge and Te Awamutu Chambers recently met with New Zealand National Fieldays Society at Mystery Creek to celebrate their new strategic partnership.

NZ National Fieldays Society will come on as a Growth Partner of the Raglan Chamber and joins Bizworx Consultancy Ltd. who has been supporting the Chamber as their Principal Partner for the past few years.

NZ National Fieldays Society is the venue partner for the Waipa Networks Business Awards, providing support for the premier business event and hosting the regions top businesses and people at Mystery Creek Events Centre.

The strategic partnership is a continuation of the support provided for the awards and is a year round commitment to the three Chambers, giving back to the community and helping to foster a thriving region.

Peter Nation, CEO of the Fieldays Society said the new partnerships will help to provide immense support to the region by fostering businesses who

play a crucial role in the success of the organisation and their events.

“Just last year, Fieldays alone contributed $191 million to the Waikato economy – that’s $191 million in products and services by businesses to support the visitors and exhibitors. This partnership is about giving back and providing support to help these businesses throughout the year,” said Nation.

“We’re looking forward to developing our relationship with New Zealand National Fieldays Society and the opportunities this new partnership holds,” said Hayley Willers, Co-Chair for the Raglan Chamber.

Along with the new partnership, the Raglan Chamber would also like to welcome new members who joined over the winter months, including Bow Street Studios, Brand Impact, MetOcean, Para Kore, Raglan Rock and Raglan Surf Co. The Raglan Chamber will be hosting a ‘Meet the Members – Spring Fling’ this Friday 27 October at The Wharf Kitchen & Bar from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm.

Members and non-members are welcome to attend.

To learn more about the Chamber and Chamber partnership opportunities, email info@ raglanchamber.co.nz.

2017 Aotearoa Maori Surfing Titles presented by Evitan Events - Waitara, Taranaki

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urfers young and old have posted some awesome results at the Aotearoa Maori Surfing Titles held

at Waitara in Taranaki last weekend.

Jayden Willoughby (Ngapuhi) - 1st U14 boys, Josef Jungwirth (Ngai te Rangi) - 1st U16 boys, Brie

Bennett (Ngati Hine) - 1st U18 girls. The surfers in the U14 and U16 finals were all Raglan Groms (Jayden, Kora, Josef, Navryn). Other surfers from Raglan at the event were Nia Kereopa, Phill Willoughby (3rd O45 mens), Chris MaIone and Gavin Kelly.

Image: Jayden Willoughby//Col surf2surf.com.

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Abnormally high, low or unstable glucose levels (dysglycemia) can be attributed to a variety of causes

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lucose (the sugar in our blood) is essential to health because it is required for ATP production, the energy molecule that every cell in our body needs to function.

The two major hormones that are involved in blood sugar regulation are insulin and glucagon. Insulin is secreted by the pancreas when blood sugar levels rise, either by ingestion of food or glucagon release. Glucagon is released when blood sugars are low and converts stored glycogen (stored glucose) and fat in glucose.

Abnormally high, low or unstable glucose levels (dysglycemia) can be attributed to a variety of causes such as:

• Hereditary • A diet high in unhealthy fats, sugars and processed food and a diet lacking in certain vitamins and minerals.

• Stress • Low thyroid function • Gut microbiome • Oestrogen and progesterone High sugar levels can cause: • High blood pressure •Skin problems: Hyperglycaemia affects the healing ability of the body to injuries and infections, as the supply of oxygen and nutrients is impaired.

• Mood disorders: Fluctuations in blood sugar levels directly affects the mind

and can bring about negative changes in mood.

• Depression: Fluctuations in blood sugar can disturb the brains ability to manufactures neurotransmitters, serotonin, dopamine and GABA • Disrupt sex hormone synthesis.

Sometimes dietary and lifestyle changes and the help of nutritional supplements are all you need to get your blood sugar levels back in balance. If you think that your blood sugars are a bit out of whack, make an appointment with one of our qualified practitioners at the Herbal Dispensary to get some professional help.

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Atrial Fibrillation – all you need to know

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trial Fibrillation, also known as AF, is the topic for the next Talking About Medicines koha class at the Raglan House on Saturday, November 4.

Fiona McNabb, a cardiology specialist clinical pharmacist with many years of experience at Waikato Hospital will host a discussion about how the heart works, what happens for AF to develop, what you can do to reduce the risks of AF and how the medicines used to treat AF work.

About one in every 25 people over 65 and one in every 10 people over 85 have AF, making it the most common type of disordered heart rhythm. According to the Heart Foundation, the number of people in New Zealand with AF is about 46,000.

AF often develops naturally as we age, but can also occur at younger ages. In some cases, previous damage to the heart, an over active thyroid, diabetes, and even a family history of AF can increase the risk of developing AF. Drinking too much alcohol or caffeine, not just in coffee but also in energy drinks, can be triggers for AF. Many people with AF hardly notice any symptoms and others may feel “palpitations” or a “racing” heart beat. When the heart’s rhythm gets out of order, the usual pumping functions become inefficient and blood supply to the body is reduced. People with AF may

feel breathless, dizzy, very low in energy and may experience chest tightness when their heart is out of normal ‘sinus’ rhythm.

AF can come and go, known as “paroxysmal”, be more persistent, or even permanently out of rhythm. Besides the symptoms of tiredness and shortness of breath, AF also raises the risk of clots forming which in turn raises the risk of strokes or other events caused by clots blocking blood vessels.

Some lifestyle changes can help minimise the triggers for AF but medicines play important roles in helping control heart rate and reducing the risk of clots forming.

Over the last few months, Fiona has hosted two other discussions about heart failure and heart attacks at the Raglan House.

Discussions have been lively, with lots of time for questions and plenty of feedback that the classes have been ‘very informative’, ‘explained in a way I could understand’ and ‘very helpful as not all can be explained in a short GP appointment’.

If you have been diagnosed with AF, have someone in your family or whanau with AF or are just interested in things to do with the heart, this presentation will have plenty in it for you. Saturday, November 4, from 10am – 12 noon. Contact Fiona on 027 688 9754 if you would like to reserve a seat or ask any questions.

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Walk the walk together for our ocean

Athol Steward and his team: walking the west coast to raise funds for KASM.

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his Saturday, October 28, Athol Steward will be embarking on a 400km coastal walk to raise funds and awareness for KASM, taking his very first step in Raglan.

Read Athol's message below:

My name is Athol Steward, committed to the preservation of our abundant and beautiful ocean.

Like many thousands of environmentally conscious New Zealanders, I spoke up against TTR’s seabed mining application, in my submission, to the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), expressing a clear NO! Astonishingly, this year, the EPA weakened by commercial and political pressure, approved TTR’s 2016 application to scour the seabed approving a massive under water open cast mine covering 65 square kilometres, extracting 50 million tons each year for 35 years.

For me this was a call for action to advocate for the environment and act to stop seabed mining.

The time for talking is over, it’s time to

take action to reverse the EPA’s decision.

Approval of this mine opens the door to a mine near you, specifically in the concession area anywhere from Muriwai to Whanganui.

I’ve made a decision to do a 400km coastal walk to raise funds and awareness, from Raglan to Whanganui, to help fund KASM’s High Court appeal against the EPA. The two-week campaign starts in Raglan on Saturday, October 28, finishing in Whanganui on Sunda, October 12. In addition to fundraising, the goals are to promote our beautiful marine environment and raise awareness about the perils of seabed mining.

The plan is to walk as many beaches as possible, averaging 30km each day and swimming rivers and harbours like Kawhia and Aotea as we go – adventure with a purpose. My eldest son Lloyd will join in for the first week and my youngest, Jonathan, for the second Aim: Fund target $10,000. Please donate to my ‘Givealittle’ page. All funds raised will go directly to KASM’s High Court appeal Kia kaha, Athol

Farmyard fun for Raglan students T

he farm came to Te Mata School last Friday with children from around Raglan vying for top honours in the Raglan Boys and Girls Agricultural Group Day.

Thirty-six young farmers-in-themaking representing Te Mata, Te Uku, Waitetuna and Raglan Area schools were judged on their abilities to rear, train and take care of their animals.

And having a nicely grown, wellgroomed calf, kid or lamb is only half the story - judges also looked at children has bonded with their pet.

The young animal handlers are closely questioned by the judges to find out about how they care for their animals, including what they feed their pet and how they care for them.

Raglan Area School student Mischa Notter, 6, took first place with her calf Lucky with early dairy type and won the Johnny Brown Trophy for Outstanding Beginner.

“This is my first group day,” the excited youngster said.

Having competed at group days for the past six years, Te Mata School

student Danielle Macdonald, 12, was at her last event with her kid Tricksy and took home two seconds, a first and a champion.

“I’m happy with how it went today,” she says.

“I always love doing group day Te Mata student Tyler Stephens and interacting with animals. They with Rose (first in leading) are like your kids and you get to know them and their personalities.”

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An occasional column with Aaron Mooar, Station Manager of Raglan Community Radio and the host of the Morning Show.

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had an interesting dialogue on the sideline of a soccer match with a mother a few years ago (no, not from Raglan) about competitiveness.

Actually it was more of a monologue where she complained bitterly about the changes New Zealand Football were bringing to the junior game: “They’re getting rid of competitiveness from the game. Children need to learn to be competitive because it’s a competitive world out there” I felt a bit uncomfortable with the idea that we had to force competition on our children to prepare them for adulthood but it was a new concept to me so I didn’t say

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much at the time. It got me thinking though.

There’s no doubt that if you treat the world like a zero-sum game where you have to trample over other people to give your family a leg up the world will respond in kind – usually because people will decide they don’t like you very much – but I wasn’t sure if this was my actual experience.

I couldn’t get past the observation that the ability to cooperate with other people had been more useful to me than the ability to compete. Then I remembered the emotional state I used to get in playing sport when I really wanted to beat the opposition and felt vaguely ashamed of myself because it really didn’t make me a very nice person. I kept thinking about the havoc that version of me would have wreaked on my career if I’d

treated my workmates as if we were locked in a death-match for career supremacy.

There has certainly been a change in attitudes in New Zealand over the last 30 years where we seem to have developed a mean streak and taken on the belief that we have to look out for number one. Of course, proponents of this ideology have worked hard to spread it – sometimes to the point of absurdity: I remember one economist criticising parents who taught their children to be courteous to other people. “The invisible hand of the market would work so much more efficiently if parents instead taught their kids to be selfish”, he said.

That’s clearly silly advice but more usefully, in a talk we played recently on the Morning Show, the British Journalist George

Monbiot argued that we are inherently an altruistic species with our relative physical fragility meaning we had to be a highly cooperative species in order to survive. He pointed out that there are no animals that will help another animal they way we stop to help complete strangers.

One of the best examples of this that I can recall was the Boxing Day Tsunami in 2004. For some reason the story broke through our jadedness and the selfish ideologies we’ve been saddled unleashing a heartfelt outpouring of generosity within the western world for this unfortunate bunch of strangers from a foreign culture . It got to the point where some aid agencies were asking for people to stop donating – “we’ve got enough money” they said.

Over the last few months one of my regular guests has been explaining how scientists have found neural networks throughout the body and especially in places like the heart: It turns out that the instruction to “listen to our hearts” isn’t so much a metaphor as a literal thing that we should do – a thing that our culture doesn’t usually do but did in 2004.

There’s no space to go into it how this all works but it’s becoming increasingly clear that if the world is to get out of its current mess we urgently need to start listening to our hearts again and ignore the complicated justifications for selfishness that our heads seem to love so much.

Aaron Mooar is Station Manager of Raglan Community Radio and the host of the Morning Show. On air 6 – 10am weekdays on 98.1FM and streaming/ podcasting on www.raglanradio.com

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An enthusiastic crowd came together last week for the Community Gardens hui.

We discussed the reasons for a community garden and came up with the following list: - Food: grown locally & organically - Community resilience: local food sources ensure we’re less vulnerable to food scarcity in times of natural disaster etc - Mental health: gardening has been shown to help with stress, anxiety and depression. Scientific studies have found gardening can actually lower blood pressure, increase brain activity and produce a general upbeat feeling - Connection to the community and learning from each other: the social nature of group gardening will build new connections in our community. We have some amazing skilled gardeners who have offered to teach some of us newbies the ropes.

Join us and learn with us. As we share our skills together, we will grow together - Connection to the land: gardening gets our hands in the soil and reminds us of our connection to all living things. It’s amazing is see what abundance can come from the land if we put some energy into it!

There’s bound to be plenty more reasons but this was a pretty good list to get the group excited!

With the support of the community, this space will grow to become a place to connect, grow food, learn skills and grow together.

If you’re keen to be a part of this community project, please join us for the first working bee of the season on Saturday the 4th of November from 9.30am behind the Police Station on Wi Neera street or email envirocentre@whaingaroa.org.nz.

Foodwaste galore!

Emerging from the dark!! Its ok Raglan summer is coming!

We are now at week 9 of the kerbside foodwaste collection service. The 8 weeks of foodwaste collections to date has totalled 15.5 tonnes.

Xtreme Zero Waste fully appreciates the community’s efforts in using the service and following the instructions so well. This has made all the difference to the Xtreme Team turning the foodwaste into compost. Great work Raglan, we hope that you are finding the service useful for getting rid of unavoidable foodwaste and saving

Crop Swap and Seed exchange.

Raglan Crop Swap celebrates the abundance of food we have in our community. Join the next swap at the Town Hall Supper Room Sunday 5th November from 9.30am and bring along anything home-made or home-grown to share. Remember that what you think is common, will be gratefully received by someone else. These events are so much fun - it’s amazing to see the amount and variety of food that is out there!

For the November event, we’re inviting all keen seed savers to come along and share their seeds. WEC would love to support a true seed bank with local seeds, grown to suit our environment.

Do you have any seeds to share to help kick off this seed bank?

money on your rubbish bags.

But are we wasting too much food?

Studies of foodwaste collections overseas has shown that when households start separating their foodwaste they have realised how much they are wasting and the foodwaste collected has decreased by as much as 25% A study of foodwaste in New Zealand revealed that kiwi families throw away food that could be eaten worth $390 - $563 per year. The top three foods wasted are bread 10%, leftovers 7% and potatoes 5%.

When food is starting to perish, go mouldy, smelly or it is unusable peelings etc. then disposal to compost seems like the only option. This is unavoidable foodwaste. However, sometimes we waste food when it could still be eaten, this is avoidable foodwaste. How we buy and store food and manage our family’s food has a big effect on how much food gets wasted. Even the inedible food that you have to throw away this week may have been edible a week ago.

Sometimes our busy lives seem to get in the way of getting the best out of our food purchases.

However getting some helpful tips and trying them out can make it easier to prevent foodwaste.

There are lots of resources available on-line to help you reduce your foodwaste, save your family money and give you some easy, fun and tasty recipes.

Look, sniff, taste - try not to waste Four great things to remember: Best before dates are only a guideline - low risk foods such as pasta, rice, flour, lentils and other

dry ingredients are often still edible after their best before dates. Higher risk foods such as meats, seafood, dairy and infant formula should be eaten close to their best before dates. Tin foods usually don’t expire unless the tin is damaged.

Learn to love leftovers - take it for lunch the next day, spice them up for the next dinner. Store leftovers at eye height at front of shelf so you remember to eat them.

Store food correctly - so it doesn’t perish before you get to eat it. Take fruit and veges out of plastic bags, store perishable items in cool pantry or fridge. If you don’t eat much bread store in freezer and take out slices as you need them.

Shop well – use shopping lists, try to only buy what you need, don’t let specials like two for the price of one entice you to buy more than you need Our first batch of compost should be ready in two weeks!

Xtreme Zero Waste is super excited that it won’t be long before our first new batch of Superfood compost will be coming out of the Compost Unit.

In the meantime we have bagged Superfood Compost from the Soundsplash Festival on offer this week and bulk, unsieved Carbon Compost, at the bargain price of $35 per cubic metre, available on Xtreme Zero Waste days of business. Please call 07 8250017 to make sure we can load it for you before you come up.

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The One You’ve Been Waiting For! Make your lifestyle dream a reality from this picturesque property. Located in the wonderful Te Mata community & in zone for popular Te Mata School.

The 3 bdrm home has been recently renovated to a high standard including a new kitchen & bathroom.

The land area of 8877m2 is extensively planted & features a stream plus a huge variety of established plantings & fruit trees. Enjoy privacy & breathtaking Mountain & rural views from every direction, this is truly special. A secondary 1 bdrm cottage needs some finishing to obtain CCC + there is a workshop including 3 phase power and a mechanics pit.

Affordable Character Bach or 1st Home An inviting classically cute character cottage with native Tawa polished floors throughout. French doors open out to a sunny lawn area lawn from the kitchen dining room. The lounge is roomy and cosy while the elevated deck enjoys a distant harbour view and is partially covered for shade when needed. A separate downstairs room with 2nd toilet provides a 3rd bedroom for guests to stay or a rumpus, workshop or hobby room. The 830m2 section has easycare lawns around the house and includes a paddock just waiting for an orchard or gardens. This is a perfect 1st home or cool bach opportunity. Call Kyle to view today.

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Beach Within Reach This cute and quirky cottage could be your opportunity to make your Raglan dream a reality.

The open plan living area has lovely Tawa floors and opens out through bi-fold doors to a generous deck, perfect for alfresco dining and those summer BBQs. Modernisation over past years includes, new kitchen and bathroom, woodburner, gas hot water in addition to under-floor insulation in the upper level. Located a short walk away from Daisy Street and Lily Street for harbour access, swimming or fresh fish and chips from the wharf. Call Chrissy now and be ready for the first of many wonderful memories this and every summer.

Your Haven Enjoy spectacular harbour views from this warm and welcoming home. ‘The Chalet’ was built to make the most of the sun and the views with two living areas and dual decks for relaxed outdoor living and entertaining.

You will love the peacefulness of the bush setting and the sheltered micro climate it provides. Wake to birdsong, breathe in the fresh sea air and enjoy the natural tranquillity of the gentle lap of the tides.

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

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

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Easy Contoured with Ocean Views Located nestled under the foot of Raglan’s Mount Karioi, this fine lifestyle block has fantastic views up the NZ’s west coast from sunrise to sunset as well as the surrounding bush and countryside. In near flat contour, it offers lots of options for your new lifestyle home ideas and practical covenants allow for a range of designs and materials. Located up a right of way where peace and privacy are assured, the property is located 7kms from Raglan on a quiet country road with a mixture of farms and a few other lucky lifestylers as neighbours. Call Kyle for more info or a viewing today.

The Best of the Best Views Enjoy unbeatable views and watch amazing sunsets over Raglan’s bar, harbour, mountain and township from this centrally and privately situated section. There’s ample space to develop with a total land area of just over a 1/4 acre (1115m²) located at the end of a quiet culdesac in one of the best investment areas of town. You need not use the car here to take a stroll to the cafes and town centre, as it’s a only few minutes walk away. Don’t miss out on the last section of its kind in Raglan! Call Kyle for further details and information.

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Realise The Potential This late 1980’s home has 3 bedrooms, a good sized living area, internal access garage and a stylish new bathroom. Your family will be warm as it is north facing for all day sun and has a heat pump and insulation for the cooler days. The section is family friendly being flat and fully fenced. There is scope to add more value with interior redecoration so you can make it your own. Quietly located in a cul-desac in a popular area less than 5 minutes walk to lovely Lorenzen Bay.

Large Raglan Light Industrial Opportunity Nau Mai Business Park has become the only large scale light industrial zone in the Raglan area with several successful businesses operating there and more on the way. 21 Nau Mai Rd represents the final opportunity to obtain a large light industrial landholding & is an excellent development proposition to subdivide or lease the 4.8ha available. With Raglan’s future population growth comes growth in industry and business and 21 Nau Mai Rd is prime for development or landbanking with the recent granting of Section 24F allowing sites to be subdivided down to 1000m2.

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closes 8th November 2017 Kyle Leuthart - 021 903 309 kleuthart.raglan@ljh.co.nz Tuesday 1 - 2pm ljhooker.co.nz/1PHHFG

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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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• Potentially sub divisible flat section 1,342m² • Only minutes walk to the Raglan Harbour & Township.

• North facing 1970’s two storey dwelling • 6 double bedrooms, 3 bathrooms • Home & Income with great potential and ample storage • Garage Conversion featuring Self Contained Unit • Single garage & carport Contact Stephen 021 969 848 or Michelle 021 969 878 for a private viewing, or join them at an open home.

For Sale by Deadline 12 noon Wednesday 15th November (unless sold prior) offers in to LJ Hooker, 27 Bow St, Raglan.

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Such a rare and exciting find is this approx 5 acre property, located just a few minutes to town and offering spectacular Ocean and rural views. A modern and rustic 2 bedroom cottage is nestled amongst the trees and enjoys total privacy and those views! An additional cabin/sleepout is always a bonus. The land is mostly planted in mature Pines and features two flattened platforms providing options for additional accommodation, parking or sheds etc. This unique property is a must see to fully discover the many opportunities on offer so don’t delay call Stephen or Michelle today to view. LIM report available on request.

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A dream awaits you here on the stunning Aotea harbour with breathtaking views over the ever-changing tides and vibrant green landscapes. Commissioned by renowned architect Malcolm Walker, the Waikato award winning ‘bach’ style dwelling with standalone guest quarters is positioned perfectly on a flat building platform resembling a sundial soaking up the surrounding panoramic vistas. With a total land area of 21.5 hectares (53 acres) of lush regenerating manuka and native bush, it is impossible to imagine a more secluded retreat away from the stresses of the modern day life, so totally private, this petite yet grand piece of paradise.

Deadline 14 November (unless sold prior) Contact Stephen O’Byrne - 021 969 848 Michelle O’Byrne - 021 969 878 Email

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Rare, romantic, private and oh so delightful! Prepare to fall in love with this rustic & charming bungalow located just a few mins to town & beaches. Boasting stunning Harbour & rural views & bordered by established trees, the 5009m² section is flat, sheltered and sunny. The 3 bedroom home is full of light & character featuring polished floors & exposed beams, the large picture windows encourage you to appreciate the beautiful surroundings and a covered deck means you can enjoy them all year round. Don’t miss your chance, this gem will steal your heart and with a bit of polishing is sure to shine!

Robbie Regnier

Chrissy Cox

Matt Sweetman

Kyle Leuthart

Michelle O’Byrne

Stephen O’Byrne

Sandra Bowditch

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

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SAT 28 OCT ‘WALK THE WALK FOR OUR OCEAN’ 400km walk Raglan to Whanganui, KASM fundraiser Come to the start of the walk in Raglan 9am, Ngarunui Beach.

SAT 28 OCT BOOK LAUNCH: The Spaghetti Giraffe by Sarah Johnson. 2-3:30pm, Saturday 28 October, Old School Arts Centre, Stewart Street.

Everyone welcome.

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

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4005 SH23, Raglan Ph: (07) 825 6560 Mob: 022 622 9005 raglanstorage@gmail.com SECURE METALLED YARD FOR LEASE 1500m2, ready now at Nau Mai Business Park. HIAB & Trailer friendly access. Other sizes available for Sale or Lease.

Ph Bob Carter 021 825 869, or 07 825 8690 TASMAN LANDS Ltd

KEN THOMAS RECENT & NEW WORK EXHIBITION 18 Oct - 18 Nov. All works to be sold by auction, no presales.

Auction: Sat 18 Nov, 3-5pm @ Rock-it, 248 Wainui Road.

WED 1 NOV R A G L A N R A M B L E R S 9am from Wainui Rd car park next to the fire station - Tahaunui track, Pirongia bring lunch.

WED NOV 1 FRIENDS - DRINKS FOR CRAIG AT THE PUB Wednesday 1st November from 5.00pm onwards to remember Craig, gone one year already. Jill.

FRI 27 OCT @ YOT CLUB: DJ Sweep, free before 10. $5 after. House, dub, rap, bass.

SAT 28 OCT @ YOT CLUB: 5 Girls with Pop Squad. Maximum voltage rock n’roll. $10. From 9pm.

THE RAGLAN LIGHT EXERCISE GROUP Sessions Monday and Thursday. 10am to 11am. St Peters Hall. Everybody is most welcome to attend. *Sponsored by RC

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Day Skipper 11 & 12 November 9am – 5pm both days.

Local Tutor: Viv Regnier Venue: Raglan Coastguard Base Contact 0800 40 80 90 or book online www.boatingeducation.org.nz

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Situations Vacant PART TIME STAFF REQUIRED -CAREGIVERWe are looking for part time staff who have empathy, kindness, positivity, flexibility and a desire to help others. With a natural ability to build relationships with residents and other team members.

Please apply to Raglan Resthome and Hospital: email raglanhospital@xtra. co.nz or phone Cherry on 07 825 8306.

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TE PAPATAPU MARAE AGM at Poihakena Marae, Sun 19 Nov 10am. BBQ to follo, bring some meat & salad.

Election of all portfolios.

All nominations to marae secretary V Wehipeihana email: vicw5302@gmail.com.

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Courses, classes & workshops

web social

*price includes: 250 words + one image printed in one (1) print edition of the Chronicle uploaded to raglanchronicle.co.nz and one (1) share on Raglan Chronicle Facebook

WANT TO VOLUNTEER? Cleaning fairy required!

Help local mums to get tired kids home after Playgroup by taking care of the cleaning at the end of the session. All equipment provided for this once a week task that will take about an hour!

Trash to treasure Support your local community, and add valuable skills to your CV at the same time. Sort and present goods for sale and assist customers with their purchases in a local opportunity shop.

Put a smile on their dial!

The only thing you need to brighten up the world for someone is time. Visit an elderly or socially isolated person to help them maintain a connection to their community.

Top tea-makers please If you make mean cup of tea or a great cup of coffee, we need you! Welcome visitors, and help us by answering the phone and assisting with reception and administration tasks.

To find out more about these and other volunteering opportunities in the Raglan area, phone 07 839 3191 or visit:

www.volunteeringwaikato.org.nz Proudly supported by:

CALLING ALL LOCAL GROUPS AND ORGANISATIONS Do you run a local community organisation? (e.g. a not-for-profit or a group such as the Knitting Circle, Toy Library, or an after school care group?) ...We want to get to know you!

RUAPUKE MOTOR CAMP

Please send your organisations name, main contact details (phone, email, webpage), and a brief ‘About Us’ to info@ raglanchronicle.co.nz.

Thank you, RC

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

if you have the power to make someone happy, do it. the world needs more of that.

Adoption of Annual Report

At its meeting on 9 October, the Waikato District Council adopted its 2016/17 Annual Report and Summary.

The Annual Report provides an overview of the Council’s operational performance for the financial year (1 July 2016 – 30 June 2017) and reports progress against the key targets agreed with the community in our Long Term Plan. The Summary represents information about the major matters dealt with in the Annual Report.

You can view these documents online at www.waikatodistrict.govt.nz and hard copy versions will shortly be available to view at our offices and libraries.

Copies of the Annual Report Summary will be posted out in November with the next edition of the Council’s LINK newsletter for all residents and ratepayers.

G J Ion Chief Executive

M5871

FRI 27 OCT R A G L A N CHAMBER ‘MEET THE MEMBERSSPRING FLING’ Business happy hour and networking.

5:30pm at The Wharf Kitchen. Email info@ r a g l a n c h a m b e r. co.nz for more.

SUN 29 OCT PLUNKET BABY AND KIDS MARKET at the Town Hall. 10am to 1pm, gold coin donation. Sausage sizzle, mega raffle worth almost $300, plus market tables!

Classifieds

THUR 26 OCT R A G L A N COMMUNITY B O A R D WORKSHOP on WDC Long Term Plan, All welcome, 7pm Thursday 26th (October), Raglan Community House, Bow Street.

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0800 492 452 www.waikatodistrict.govt.nz www.facebook.com/WaikatoDistrictCouncil

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47 Norrie Avenue, Raglan

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For Sale: AUCTION THIS FRIDAY: 27th October 2017, 6pm Venue: Ray White Office, 21 Bow St

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Julie Hanna 027 441 8964

AUCTION THIS FRIDAY: 27TH OCTOBER 2017 • One of a kind in Raglan • 2 bedroom house • 1 bedroom sleep out with shower, toilet and water views • Great views of the Raglan Bar plus picturesque Estuary views • Prior Auction offers considered rwraglan.co.nz/RAG22846

Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282

35 Government Road, Raglan

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• Beautifully maintained 2 bedroom character cottage with stunning water views • North facing, sun soaked, across from the water • Single garage on 311m² site, great parking • Prior auction offers considered

View: Open Home Sat & Sun 11am & 2pm Contact: Julie Hanna - 027 441 8964 Blair Hanna - 021 0200 8282

rwraglan.co.nz/RAG22848

62 Government Road, Raglan

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AUCTION: 1ST DECEMBER 2017 • Amazing water views!!

• Fully furnished 2-bedroom home on 1381m² • Huge decking with bushy backdrop • Lends itself to an ancillary dwelling or secluded sleep-out • Prior auction offers considered rwraglan.co.nz/RAG22847

12a Violet Street, Raglan

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For Sale: AUCTION 1st Decemeber 2017 View: Open Home Sat & Sun 11am Contact: Julie Hanna - 027 441 8964 Blair Hanna - 021 0200 8282

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NEW LISTING: OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS!

AUCTION THIS FRIDAY: 27TH OCTOBER 2017

For Sale: AUCTION THIS FRIDAY 27th October 2017, 6pm Venue: Ray White Office, 21 Bow St

• Great holiday home, first home or retirement.

• 2 bedrooms, open plan living and separate hobby studio or garage.

• Compact garden, flat easy care, fully fenced North facing site.

• Situated on ½ share 809 sqm • Prior Auction offers considered. rwraglan.co.nz/RAG22825

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

37 Point Street, Raglan

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NOW SELLING AT $870,000 • Are you looking for a private haven? A beautiful, iconic Kiwi bach?

Peace and tranquility is found here.

• This property has 3 bedrooms comprising 2 bedrooms and has a large sleepout - set up with multiple sleeping opportunities • The property is to be sold fully furnished with an extensive chattels list rwraglan.co.nz/RAG22757

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

10 Mahana Place, Raglan

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• 5 bedrooms upstairs • Self-contained one bedroom unit downstairs • Complete the project and reap the rewards

rwraglan.co.nz/RAG22850 For Sale: TENDER - Closes 18th Nov 4pm

NEW LISTING - DAYDREAM BELIEVER

View: By appointment

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

Open Homes:

SATURDAY 28 October 11am - 67 Wallis Street 11am - 62 Government Rd 12pm - 38 Main Road 12pm - 25i Violet Street 1pm - 4 Primrose Street

New 3 bedroom home with double garage and internal access Open plan living with sun-soaked deck and harbour views Easy walk to safe swimming, kayaking, etc Prior Auction offers considered

For Sale: AUCTION: 1st December 2017 View: Open Home Sat 1pm & Sun 1pm

rwraglan.co.nz/RAG22849

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

SATURDAY 28 October 1pm - 4 Mahana Place 1pm - 10 Mahana Place 2pm - 67 Wallis Street 3pm - 34 Robertson Street

SUNDAY 29 October 11am - 67 Wallis Street 11am - 62 Government Rd 1pm - 10 Mahana Place 2pm - 67 Wallis Street

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

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