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30th August 2018 - Issue #611

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Cover Blue September: Bush Barton, left, and Dean McMillan are joining forces and jumping on their bikes to organise the Blue September annual awareness ride for prostate cancer.

An image by photographer Richard Gemmel.

A feeling of place T he fog in the valleys, or the first rays of light upon the ridges are the kind of moments which contribute to a feeling of place.

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landscape whether they be animate or inanimate. Her intention is to pare back the landscape to a more simplified form and to instinctively apply blocks of colour.

Catherine’s more abstract works are a reflection of her travels to the south of England. Her intention is to convey the atmosphere as well as the detail found in the coastal scenery.

Richard Gemmell has been a hill country sheep farmer for all of his working life. With living and working on the land he has formed a close affinity with that land. Having now retired and living in Raglan he is now enjoying the seascapes which abound locally.

Richard is an amateur photographer who has always had an interest in taking images with his camera. Attending a workshop in the Wairarapa with Canadian photographer Freeman Patterson and New Zealander Sally Mason triggered an upsurge in Richard’s interest. He has subsequently attended a number of further workshops with Sally. His aim with his photography is to look closely at the colours, patterns and shapes, and to capture something of the feeling of a particular time and place.

Old School Arts Centre

All places do have a special feeling.

Especially when we stop and take time to really observe our surroundings.

It is this feeling of place which artist Catherine Houston and photographer Richard Gemmell hope to have captured in their upcoming exhibition in the gallery at the Old School Art Centre.

The exhibition will open on Monday, September 3 and run until Friday, September 28. The gallery will be open daily from 10am to 2pm.

Catherine Houston studied Fine Arts and Graphic Design in the 1970s. She later completed her teaching degree and taught Art in various schools throughout the Waikato. Catherine has always worked as a freelance artist for commissions, local and national exhibitions. She has exhibited in the biennial New Zealand Portrait exhibition and in Soul Gallery in Hamilton. Catherine is now retired and living in Raglan overlooking the ocean and Mount Karioi.

Catherine’s subject matter shows the interaction of structures on the

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Bush Barton and Dean McMillan will hit the streets to raise money and awareness for prostate cancer in the Bikers in Blue motorcycle ride on Sunday, September 9.

he roar of hundreds of motorbikes will be felt across the Waikato and Bay of Plenty as bikers hit the road for the annual Blue September prostate cancer awareness ride.

A first for the Waikato, the ride has been organised by local bikers Bush Barton and Dean McMillan.

Both are well known in Raglan - Bush is the St John station manager and Dean is a local cop, and they are keen riders who love nothing better than to hit the highway on their beloved hogs.

They both agree that your average Kiwi bloke is not great at taking care of their health and well-being, and they hope the ride will help raise awareness and money

for the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men - one that takes the lives of around 600 men each year.

The digital prostate examination has been the butt of many a comedian’s jokes and the pair are quick to joke about the topic themselves, saying it helps remove some of the stigma associated with prostate cancer.

“You have to have a laugh about it with your mates,” Bush says.

All joking aside, they say they are at the age themselves where close friends are being diagnosed with the cancer and are happy to combine their love of the open road with a message of empowerment for men.

“We want to get the message out there that this is one of the biggest health issues facing men,” Bush says.

“The test is so easy to do, and we hope us getting out there and riding through the region will draw attention to the cause and encourage Kiwi men to get checked,” Dean says.

They are encouraging local riders to register for the event at bikersinblue.org.nz.

All funds raised go to the Prostate Cancer Foundation and contribute towards funding ground-breaking research projects, support services for survivors and their families and year-round education campaigns.

Janine Jackson *The ride starts at the Clarence Street Placemakers in Hamilton at 9.30am on Sunday, September 9 and takes the riders in blue across the Kaimai ranges ending up at Placemakers Mount Maunganui, where a blood test for men will be available.

Volcom Road Rager tour drops in at Raglan

Volcom surfers doing signings at the Road Rager event.

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olcom bought their Road Rager tour to Raglan on Saturday.

The tour is a full-on, multi-disciplinary onslaught across skate, snow and surf featuring

Volcom surfer Ozzie Wright, left, with Luke Cederman at the recent event held at the Raglan Surf Emporium over the weekend.

a who’s who of top talent. Ozzie Wright, Noa Deane, Ryan Burch and Mitch Coleborn were

at Raglan Surf Emporium for a signing and to meet the locals.

Prizes were up for grabs and later there was an opportunity to surf with the team.

Part of the tour involves gathering up used jeans for their Give Jeans a Chance campaign, where they collect and gift used jeans to the homeless and go in the draw to win a years’ worth of Volcom Brand Jeans.

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Name about town turns anti drink-driving ‘legend’

Muroki Pearsall making Tux a coffee at Raglan Roast HQ downtown in Volcom Lane.

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ill now he’s probably been better known as a bouncer at The Yot Club.

Or maybe you’ve seen him down at the Yotty pumping up the crowd as a rhythm guitarist/singer with rising six-piece band Lost Tribe Aotearoa.

But lately the big, long-haired, ever-smiling, tattooed Tux Severne is popping up on our television screens as one of the main characters in the New Zealand Transport Agency’s newest drinkdriving advert.

His small-screen exposure was about as unexpected as Lost Tribe Aotearoa’s sudden rise to success

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this year after decades of Tux and his “cuzzie-bros” jamming together in a shed.

Tux was just back from the band’s Rize Up tour playing to full houses on the East Coast when the Chronicle quizzed him about his lucky acting break.

It was the end of summer, Tux recalls, and he was down at Indi

cafe “having a good ol’ yarn” with mates after a surf. Then two old fellas approached and one said “you guys are perfect for me”.

Their proposition “seemed legit”, so Tux and a few mates headed off to a house in Raglan West to do a bit of role play and sign up. “They were looking for rough-and-tumble surfer types and ever since I’ve been on a journey,” laughs the 30 year old, whose real name is Robert.

So why Tux? “Because I was a hungry little kid and Grandad or Dad, can’t remember which, caught me eating dog biscuits one day,” he explains.

Tux was surfing in Noosa when the New Zealand Transport Agency ad first aired late last month and wasn’t prepared for the barrage of texts, instagrams and Facebook messages from surprised friends and family members.

“I told nobody about it,” he said.

Their reaction was “pretty crazy”.

As for now being famous in Raglan, Tux revealed he was on TVNZ’s reality music competition The X Factor a few years back – singing and playing guitar – but only made it to bootcamp “so it doesn’t really count”.

The new ad continues NZTA’s ‘Legends’ anti-drink driving campaign and shows two young Kiwis – Tux and Piha surfer Elliot

Paerata-Reid – in a dilemma about whether their mate is fit to drive.

The pair fear that if he was to crash on the way home they wouldn’t be able to get into a fictitious Boneyards, their favourite surfing spot, which is guarded by angry custodian Mad Mick. After running through other unlikely possibilities in their minds – that Jason Gunn or the Nek Minnit guy might calm Mad Mick – they run outside and catch their mate just in time to dissuade him from driving.

“It’s a bit of a trippy concept,” Tux concedes, but a plausible one for him given his work at the Yotty where courtesy cars are provided to get nightclub patrons home safely.

Tux says the sequence was filmed in a few places like Ngarunui and private farmland beyond Whale Bay where there was one 5am start to get the gate scene.

Other well-known Raglan surfers were used as extras, he adds.

It was a fun experience Tux would be happy to do all over again.

“Who wouldn’t! I was treated like a king for four days.”

The sometime surf instructor and kayak guide was also stoked to be paid enough to live comfortably for a while.

That suits Tux who likes to make money in winter, he says, “and cruise through summer”.

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An occasional column featuring volunteers in our community sponsored by West Coast Health Clinic

‘Eyes and ears’ operate largely in darkness but convinced patrols make difference

Peter and Narina Hurst

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hey’re the eyes and ears of the police – and by now patrolling beyond the wee hours Raglan Community Patrol may well have helped the town beat its recent crime wave.

It could just be coincidence, but since its volunteers tweaked their patrols to cover the times Raglan’s spate of burglaries occurred earlier

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this year there’ve been no other major incidents.

“You never really know what effect it (our work) has,” local volunteer Peter Hurst told the Chronicle.

But he and wife Narina are convinced community patrols make a difference.

Originally from Oamaru in the South Island, they came to live in Raglan a decade ago and decided Night Owls, as it was called back then, was “something we could be involved in”.

So for years they’ve worked side by side, once or twice a month, voluntarily patrolling the town centre, surf beaches, wharf, car parks and as far afield as Bridal Veil Falls.

Peter became secretary because no-one else would, he laughs, while Narina is co-ordinator and chairwoman of the organisation’s executive.

And both are delighted seven new volunteers are currently training to become rostered patrollers like themselves.

“We were 14, now we are 21,” says Peter of the boost in numbers prompted by a community outcry a few months ago after Fallenfront downtown was targeted by a series of ram-raids and both Raglan surf shops also burgled.

The couple say the local patrol --which was set up about 20 years ago and is one of the original groups affiliated with Community Patrols of New Zealand (CPNZ) – was in dire need of “fresh blood”.

Narina – like Peter now in her mid 70s – admits it’s been a wonderful group of people to work with over the years, but says younger members are needed to follow on from the retired and semi-retired who have made up the ranks till now.

Senior school students can also be co-opted as cadets, she says,

and that can provide them with a career pathway to the police force.

Everybody has to go through a vetting process and “we as executive decide whether to accept them or not”, she adds. There’s a level of confidentiality to be adhered to, making the voluntary work a serious responsibility.

The community patrol is not a security service, Narina points out, but does liaise directly with local police. Pairs of volunteers on the lookout for anything amiss in the community do the rounds day or night in the CPNZ-marked car, which is largely serviced for free by local automotive business Direct Tech.

They communicate any issues directly via a police radio. “Pretty rigid health and safety rules mean we don’t put ourselves at

risk,” says Peter. “We do not get involved.”

Peter is a busy man and, among other things, drives the Whale Bay school bus. That’s a paid job but on a volunteer basis he also regularly stacks the shelves at the library, makes doughnuts or pretzels or pizzas for Surfside’s fortnightly youth group and helps out weekly at Raglan Foodbank.

“It gives you a side of what’s happening locally that you don’t otherwise realise.”

Narina has a designated Foodbank day too, works voluntarily at The Raglan House op shop and has her own Monday afternoon DJ slot on Raglan Radio.

But you get the feeling she finds her patrol work the most satisfying. “I always thought I’d be a policewoman,” she confesses.

Edith Symes

The local Raglan CommunityPatrol team.

our community. No-one knows for sure how much stress our households are under because of housing.

We need every household to complete this survey even if you feel you are not affected, so we have a clear idea of the percentage of our community who are suffering.

Please read this page,

Version 1 of the survey asked for full names and addresses to ensure no duplicate surveys could be entered. Due to feedback, we have changed those fields in this version to Street Name and Area Code fields only. Name and address details for version 1 will not entered into the data records. The only people who will see the survey forms will be the team at Waikato University who will enter and analyse the data. Only one person at the University will have access to the final data. The data will not be shared outside of the university with any other organisation. No individual will be able to be identified from the final report. Once the research is complete the original forms will be shredded.

fill-in, cut out and drop off.

Please return questionnaire to a WRAP survey collection box at the Raglan Community House (45 Bow St), Raglan Library, Raglan Information Centre or other approved collection site by Saturday September 22nd 2018.

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Raglan community housing survey

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he team at Raglan Community House are deeply concerned about the rising cost of housing in Raglan and have set up a group to investigate the problem known as the Whaingaroa/ Raglan Affordability (Housing) Project (WRAP).

To be able to get investment to build housing solutions, we need to get a clear understanding of what is happening in our community.

No-one knows for sure how much stress our households are under because of housing.

We need every household to complete this survey even if you feel you are not affected, so we have a clear idea of the percentage of our community who are suffering.

Version 1 of the survey asked for full names and addresses to ensure no duplicate surveys could be entered. Due to feedback, we have changed those fields in this version to Street Name and Area Code fields only. Name and address details for version 1 will not entered into the data records. The only people who will see the survey forms will be the team at Waikato University who will enter and analyse the data. Only one person at the University will have access to the final data. The data will not be shared outside of the university with any other organisation. No individual will be able to be identified from the final report. Once the research is complete the original forms will be shredded.

Raglan Community Housing Survey: Where to drop off your form

If you live on your own or in a household where you combine your incomes to pay costs, tick the “answering for my household” box below.

If you live in a situation where you share costs (e.g. a flat or other), tick the “answering for myself box” below.

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1. How many adults over the age of 18 years are living in the place that you live? ___________ 2. How many children aged from 12 – 18 years are living in the place that you live? ___________ 3. How many children younger than 11 years are living in the place that you live? ___________ 4. Where are you currently living? Please circle one option House

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5. In the place that you live, how many bedrooms do you have? _____________ 6. Please state the number of facilities you have access to in the place you live.

Toilet __________

Shower __________

Bath __________

Shower over bath _________

7. If you have answered None/Zero above, do you have access in a nearby building or house? YES �

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Your cost of living: If you own your own home freehold i.e. with no mortgage or loan payments remaining, tick this box then go to question 16.

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8. After you pay rent or mortgage payment, how much do you have left each week for all other living costs? $ ______________ (If answering for your household, estimate the amount left from all combined incomes) 9. If you pay rent, what is your cost of rent for a week

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10. If you are paying a mortgage, what is the cost of your weekly mortgage payments Stress related to housing:

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“Very stressed” = affecting your physical and/or mental health

11. Are you stressed by being unable to find a place to live?

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12. Are you stressed by the cost of your rent or mortgage?

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13. How likely are you to be able to buy or build a home in Raglan in the next 5 years?

Never � Unlikely � Hope to buy or build � Will definitely buy or build 14. Are you stressed by your view of your future opportunity to buy or build a house?

No � A little � Mildly stressed � Anxious/worried �

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Security in your housing situation: 15. If you are renting, do you feel secure in your current housing situation? (Leave blank if not renting) a.

YES � NO � b. If you answered NO, please tick as many options below that apply to you.

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16. If you own your home, or you are paying a mortgage, do you feel secure in your current housing situation? a.

YES � NO � b. If you answered NO, please tick as many below that apply to you.

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Collection boxes can be found at various locations around town. The one pictured is at Raglan Surf Co.

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here is now a choice of 11 spots to drop off your housing survey.

Wherever you are in town, one shouldn’t be too far away.

There is a box at the Raglan Area School office, so parents, you can send your form with the kids, or if that seems likely to die a slow death in the bottom of the school bag, try any of the following: Rock-it Kitchen, The Food Department (Raglan West), Raglan Surf Co, the 4 Square, Whaingaroa Organic Kai (WOK), The Shack, The Herbal Dispensary, Raglan Community House, Raglan i-site (Museum) and Raglan Library.

The library seems to be a really popular spot, with the WRAP team having collected three full boxes in as many weeks.

Professor Ryan from Waikato University reports that he has also received some of the online forms by email.

Visit the new Whaingaroa Raglan Affordable Housing Project (WRAP) facebook page to download a form that you can type into, save and email or print and drop off. Thanks to everyone who has filled in a form - the response looks really good. If you haven’t already done yours, you have until September 22.

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Likelihood of interest rate rise �

Rising cost of living �

Rising cost of rates �

17. If you are thinking of leaving Raglan, please tick all the reasons that apply to you.

High cost of rent � High cost of buying a house � Can’t find a place to live The right type of house isn’t available � Can’t earn enough in Raglan to afford to live here

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Other (please state reason) _____________________________________________________________ Demographic information: 18. Ethnicity. Please let us know which ethnic group you identify with by ticking the box that applies to you.

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19. Age. Please let us know what age band you fit into by ticking the box that applies to you.

Less than 18 years � 18 – 24 years � 25 – 34 years � 35 – 44 years � 45 – 54 years � 55 – 64 years � 65 – 74 years � 75 – 84 years � 85 years or older � 20. Residency status. Please tick the box that applies to you.

NZ citizen � NZ resident � Visitor less than 1 year �

Residency application in progress Working visa 1 – 2 years �

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Thank you for completing the questionnaire – your information will contribute to helping solve our housing problems in Raglan and may help other communities like ours understand how to understand their housing problems.

Please return questionnaire to a WRAP survey collection box at the Raglan Community House (45 Bow St), Raglan Library, Raglan Information Centre or other approved collection site by Saturday September 22nd 2018.

If you have any questions about this survey please contact Fiona McNabb, Project Lead for WRAP: fiona@solotec.co.nz or Mike Rarere, Manager of Raglan Community House: info@raglanhouse.co.nz

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Make the most of the last week of winter.

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s the sun starts to shine and the excitement of spring fills the air, the beautiful trees that lay dormant during the winter months begin to bloom with new growth.

With this beautiful new growth of life comes the sniffles and sneezes - which can be rather unpleasant!

Allergic rhinitis, commonly known as hay fever, is often experienced during spring, accompanied by recurrent runny, stuffy, itchy noses and frequent sneezing.

It can also affect your eyes, throat and ears. The change in weather can also

bring with it a few common illnesses such as the common cold or flu.

Here are some helpful hints you may want to consider: Include lots of garlic in your diet.

Garlic is great for boosting the immune system and clearing chest infections and nasal passages Get extra wasabi on your sushi as this is made from horseradish and is a powerful sinus clearing herb Vitamin C helps your overall immune response We have a lot of specific herbs to also help to clear your air ways. Licorice is a mucous membrane tonic. Goldenseal

is too and is especially helpful where infection is present Ribwort helps to remove congestion Echinacea is immune boosting and tissue healing We also have specific antiallergy herbs such as nettle, albizzia and skullcap Come into The Herbal Dispensary and talk to one of our qualified staff to help make up a formula that is just right for you.

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Students are getting creative for community art exhibition

An example of some of the work that will be on display.

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undreds of artworks will be on display at Raglan Area School in a community exhibition on Friday, September 7 from 6-8pm.

Students from across the junior and senior school have been exploring art through different curriculum areas, Head of Art Department Kerry Arlidge says.

“The exhibition is a celebration of all the areas within the school.”

For the senior art students, the exhibition will showcase work that will make-up their finals for NCEA art.

“It’s a cool opportunity. It makes you think about your work from a different perspective and it will be good to get feedback,” Sven Seddon says.

And the seniors are happy to share the limelight with their younger peers.

“It’s a great opportunity for the younger kids to show off their art and get some excitement from the exhibition,” Ashleigh Armstrong says.

True to Raglan’s zero waste spirit, upcycling and recycling will be a strong feature of the junior’s artwork.

The public exhibition is a first for the school and Kerry hopes it will become an annual community event.

The exhibition will be held in H Block’s long corridor with the adjacent classrooms and courtyards lit up with installation art work.

There will also be refreshments served in the top of H block, plus entertainment by senior student Emily Wiki and Joel Newport.

Janine Jackson

Student artists Eve Douglass, Charlie Irvin, Sequoia Gavin-McCabe and Sven Seddon will showcase their NCEA artwork at a school-wide exhibition on Friday, September 7 from 6-8pm at Raglan Area School.

International Speaker on GMOs and GE to give talk

International speaker Dr Jonathon Latham has a Master’s degree in crop genetics and a PhD in plant virology.

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he talk will take place in the Raglan Town Hall Supper Room on Wednesday 5 September at 7pm.

Dr Jonathon Latham is currently touring Aotearoa to help us understand the implications of Gene Editing Technology and has accepted an invitation to speak in Raglan.

Dr Latham is a prominent international advocate for public interest science, holds a

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Master’s degree in crop genetics and a PhD in plant virology. The theme of his talk is Advanced Gene Editing in Agriculture, Food and Biosafety Regulation.

Dr Latham considers it vital to be informed and discuss what we should consider for the future of our human and ecological health ahead of the application of this new science.

Some of the issues he will address are related to pest control and prey species extinction along with the potential gene spread from original species to others.

There are global concerns with Gene Editing or Crisper technology with several countries seeking a moratorium due to a lack of ethics and robust legislation.

The outdoor use of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) has the potential to create significant adverse impacts on the environment and adversely affect the social, economic and cultural wellbeing of people and communities.

There have been several court cases in Aotearoa involving GMOs. The case of Federated Farmers of New Zealand v Northland Regional Council has established that local councils have the power under the RMA to control the use of GMOs via their local planning instruments.

The Waikato District plan is under review and there is a chance to insert provisions in the draft plan. Come along to listen or contribute to the discussion.

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Treasures from trash!

Who’s been into the Woodyard lately? We are super lucky to have Jo Fairclough managing the Woodyard at Xtreme.

Jo has fantastic talents, and she spends her time at Xtreme not only sorting building materials, upgrading the workshop, giving building advice, but also upcycling furniture and creating pieces of art.

This furniture has been diverted from landfill, either by being intercepted before going into the landfill bins or donated directly to the Woodyard or Kaahus Nest. Over 7 tons of wood has been diverted through the yard this year.

Jo’s passion for art and colours comes through into the pieces she creates, with flair and originality Jo most definitely turns trash into treasure!

The wonderful story here is that this “art” has been created from someone’s waste, a bit of elbow grease and an imagination.

Why don’t you give it a go, instead of throwing that piece of furniture/wood away, have a think about what you could turn it into instead…get creative, get active and get resourceful!.

For those of you who like a bit of funk, colour and retro, are new to town, or have not been to the yard lately, you should take the time to pop up and take a look, you will be pleasantly surprised.

A note from Jo “Come see the range of upcycled goodness at the Woodyard! Get inspiration, advice, resources, or an artistic piece for your home. Nga mihi nui to Resene for donating paint in a fabulous array of colours”

Stunning before and after transformation!

It’s growing season!

Growing food at home is easier than you’d think and here at WEC we’d love to help you with advice, seeds from the Seed Bank and gardening tools from the Tool Library. There are so many reasons to grow your own food: not only will you eliminate ‘food miles’ (the environmental cost of transporting food) but it’s a lot cheaper to grow your own veges than buying in the shops! Home grown food tastes better too!

Between the spring showers, where the earth is not too wet, give your garden beds some love and attention to get them ready for your summer crops. Yank those weeds out of there and revitalise the soil with compost or well-rotted manure. As the soil warms up, seeds like peas, beans, carrot and beetroot can all be sown directly in the ground. If the idea of getting into your gardens outside is still a little bracing, you could start off some tomato, cucumber and salad greens in pots or seed trays in a warm spot at home.

All kids, young and old, love watching life unfurling from a seed!

If you don’t have room at home, or can’t commit to looking after ‘all those lives’ in a garden of your own - join us at the community gardens! There are working bees twice a month - a great chance to pick up knowledge from green-thumbed locals and connect with some lovely people! Alternatively, If getting your hands dirty isn’t your thing, there’s always opportunity to do time trades with Timebank Raglan with those who are keen gardeners. It’s a great way to get to know the community too!

Upcoming events & activities - all welcome!

Watch the Whaingaroa Environment Centre facebook page or pop into the centre to learn more about these awesome events and get involved! *Crop Swap Raglan - held on the first and third Sunday (2nd and 16th Sept) of every month at the Raglan Bowling club *Community Gardens Working Bee 8th Sept *International Coastal Clean Up Day! Beach Clean across the harbour 15th Sept *Kids Weta Motel workshop 15th Sept - learn all about weta and build your own backyard weta motel

*Propagation workshop 29th Sept - learn how to grow your own veges from seed * Seed Saving workshop 29th Sept - save your own seeds and grow plants for free!!

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Recovery with Irma

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’m often asked “How do you even start to make good decisions for yourself?”. The answer is simple 1. Admit the problem 2. Believe it can change 3. Decide to ask for help This week a member of our community is willing to share with us her drinking story. I hope it will be of service and remind you that change is within your reach.

Here is my chat with her: How much were you drinking?

About four or five bottles of wine a week - wine for being alone, a ‘good day’, a ‘bad day’, a ‘hard day’, social occasions, alone, in company… you name it, there is a wine for anything!

Why did you want to stop?

I’d been concerned with my consumption for years. I’d done an online test and found my drinking was at a harmful level; I was showing “alcohol dependence”.

I was tubby, ill-disciplined and disappointed in myself. I saw how drinkers looked and behaved and was aware of the health and social risks.

When I took a good look at people I admire I perceived they were minimal drinkers or didn’t drink. I wanted to be my better self, not my drinking self.

What was the defining moment that made you stop?

There was no defining moment, dissatisfaction in myself around drinking had been simmering for years. I’d begun listening to Irma’s podcast and read her writings. I could see parts of myself, parts I didn’t like and was ashamed of. One day I just stopped.

What does it take to stay sober in your everyday life?

I plan ahead for situations when drinking is likely to come up and plan how I can navigate them alcohol-free. Every moment becomes just another moment of choice.

I give myself an internal “high five” with every new situation/ moment I conquer.

It’s not as bigger deal to stay sober as I’d imagined… with juice in the fridge I can make healthier choices. I’ve also looked at the situations that bring on my will to drink (social lubrication, loneliness, lack of connection, celebration, commiseration) and work at addressing the underlying issues.

I’m also aware I was sometimes drinking when I was hungry - so eating well helps.

There is alcohol in our house, my partner drinks occasionally, it’s no big deal. I don’t care if my friends drink, that’s their choice.

Other people don’t care as much as you think about what’s in your glass. I just say “no” or “I’m cutting back for a while”, but really no explanation is necessary - it’s my business and I’m only answerable to myself.

My ‘attention to alcohol’ dial has been turned down and I no longer see it as a pleasurable necessity. At the check-out I wonder “how much is not drinking saving me today?” (About $60-75 per week).

How has life changed since you stopped drinking?

Being alcohol-free has given me momentum, clarity, balance, I trust myself more, and feel I’m truly present; it’s erased feelings of shame, of worry visitors will see the brimming recycling bin (hell, we must’ve had a party, right?); it’s made me richer, prouder, healthier, slimmer and stronger.

Not drinking has taught me sobriety makes personal agency and power more rewarding than any enticing glass the previous night.

Anonymous.

You can rewrite your story.

And guess what, you'll never feel 100% ready to start. I was DONE with my old life, but never felt completely READY to let go of it.

What if you…

Stopped waiting for the moment of "readiness" to arrive?

Were willing to believe that you can change simply by starting where you are?

Decided to accept guidance as you transition and transform from here to there?

Take that leap of faith?

You could stop and say "Eff you world, this is ME. This is MY LIFE".

You could fully embody and express who YOU are.

You could decide to embark on the most epic journey of your life and take back your power.

You could do all of this.

The first step is the hardest. To expand, progress, heal and grow you first have to stretch yourself. Anything new is awkward until it’s elegant.

Not changing is what you should fear the most. You are capable and you can do this!

And you are so worthy of support.

You might be thinking about chatting with someone about your drinking. Our community is rich with support. We’re so fortunate to have professionals, groups and practitioners who are willing to start the conversation with you.

You’re not meant to do it alone.

May you have a gentle week.

Irma.

Irma has supported men and women who are ready to create their own holistic happiness.

Her work on addiction recovery, mental health and natural medicine has been featured in popular publications such as Elephant Journal, NZ Women’s Weekly, Sivana East and more.

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‘Special’ school bus driver remembered

Guard of honour for community stalwart

Don Sutton, decribed as a 'pillar of the community', pictured above (middle) receiving an award for his services to the NZ Police as a fire arms license vetter back in 2012.

Te Mata School and the wider community mourn the loss of a very special bus driver.

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e Mata School is mourning the death recently of popular bus driver Dave Brown, a “special part” of the close-knit rural community for 16 years.

“He was more than a bus driver to us,” deputy principal Trina Regnier told the Chronicle. “So reliable and our kids absolutely loved him.”

Dave was the driver for many school trips as well as for commuting a generation of

children safely between Raglan and the small rural school in his distinctive orange and white mini-bus until retirement two years ago.

Says parent Michelle Meenagh: “I don’t think Te Mata School would have got the numbers if not for Dave … he was wonderful and had lots of patience with the children.”

Dave also provided a more general bus and taxi service in the district, and many locals have expressed their condolences online.

Edith Symes

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guard of honour farewelled local identity Don Sutton last Friday in a service at Raglan Club to celebrate his life.

The ex-serviceman – who died recently at the age of 92 – had been something of a driving force in the community over the years, giving countless hours in volunteer work including serving as patrol chairman of the town’s Night Owls from the group’s inception.

He had also been a foundation member of the Night Owls’ national body, now known as the Community Patrols of New Zealand.

Described in social media posts as a “true gentleman” and “pillar of the community”, Don was also a one-time

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chairman of Raglan’s community house and a transport co-ordinator for its Community Vehicle Trust, regularly driving locals to medical appointments in Hamilton.

And as an “honoured” Raglan Lions Club member he co-ordinated transport for the community youth van, which was partnered with the vehicle trust.

Don also had a lesser-known volunteer role during his 80s as a licence vetter for the New Zealand Police, in which he conducted security checks and oversaw the licensing process for Raglan firearms owners.

Calling on a combined nine years of service to both the New Zealand army and the navy, his expertise in this field was recognised by the police in 2012 with the presentation of a District Commander’s Commendation.

Edith Symes

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RAGLAN JUNIOR SOCCER RESULTS // 25 AUGUST

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his year the RAS Senior Soccer Team was a combination of last year's team and last year’s intermediate age team.

This meant an age range of 1218 so thanks to everyone involved for making this work and especially to the younger players who agreed to play in the senior division against adult-sized players! As the season comes to an end we say goodbye to Yme and Harry who helped start the team, as well as Dayton, Emma and Te Kaha.

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Squids

Devon Watts

Whale Tails

Win 5-1, Draw 2-2

Great Whites

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Tiger Sharks

Loss 0-3

Urchins

Win 1-0, Win 2-0

Finn Cameron

Draw 2-2, Loss 3-2

Cameron Baker

Marlins

Win 1-0, Draw 1-1

Sianna Bower

Indian Mermaids

Loss 3-5

Jonty Smith

Loss 1-5

Torrie Stephens, Rosa Hunter

Seastars

Win 4-3

Orcas

Loss 5-1

Cultural Night 2018 Kinas

Loss 5-6

Threshers

Draw 3-3

Jade Camenzind Nirmala Milek-Zaini, Kiri Banks

Ezra, Willsy, Jivan, Boh Tobby, Leo, Sylvan, Nikau etc

Tsunamis

Loss 1-2

Bede Hayes

Dolphins

Win 4-0

Natalia Meek, Alicia Baker

Seahorses

Loss 1-3

Barracudas

Win 4-1

Whole Team

RAS Anemones

Loss 0-2

Sienna Harding

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his week the Chronicle spoke to Taimania Haenga - Te Wheoro, a talented netballer who is a Waikato/ Hamilton 7b representative player.

Taimania Haenga-Te Wheoro

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The team at Four Square Raglan invite you to attend their Indian Cultural Night on Friday 15th June! The fun, family-friendly event will be held in RAS Senior Team Loss 2-5 the carpark from 7:30pm.

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Nia Hosking, Matilda Hodgson

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The RAS Senior Soccer Team

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How long have you been playing netball?

This is my second season playing netball. I played last year for Karioi Diamonds and this year for Karioi Ferns.

What do you like about the game?

I love all the fitness involved in netball and there are lots of positions we can play more than once. My favourite positions are C, GA and GA I like working together with my friends to come away with the win.

When did you get selected to play rep netball?

In May 2018 this year I was chosen for the Waikato/Hamilton 7b Representative team.

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What is involved ? Where do you practice?

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Do you have a goal for your netball? Who inspires you?

My influence is my mum because I watched her play netball all the time and also Kasey RAGLAN JUNIOR NETBALL Kopua, because she's awesome at defence. I RESULTS // 25 AUGUST would really like to be a Silver Fern but for the Team Score POD time being I am going to train for a spot in next Karioi Mystics Win 24-14 ate Sherlock years rep team.

Karioi Orcas Win 12-7 Sonny Thompson and Casabella Smith Thank you to all who have helped me get Karioi Fernz Lost 13-16 Sevahna Waitere-Le Lievre there, my mum, dad, Nanny Kerry, Koko pop, Karioi Kiwis Win 23-3 Atahlia-Edwina Shadrock Aunty Rebecca, Aunty Jackie, Whaea Kala and Karioi Mini Fernz Lost 6-3 Tina Wynyard my team mates.

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Rugby RAGLAN JUNIOR RUGBY RESULTS // 25 AUGUST

The 13th Grade team at Waikato Stadium

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his year's 13th Grade Junior Rugby team had an astounding season topped off by claiming 2018 U13 Championship win at Waikato Stadium over the weekend.

"Two communities, worlds apart, but with one special bond - rugby. It started off as a crazy idea over a quiet coffee, joining the Raglan beach boys with the Southwell city slickers to form an U13 rugby team to battle it out with the best.

"But the two cultures collided in a most

spectacular, special way that took them on a journey from muddy fields to the FMG Stadium to win the 2018 U13 Championship.

"The players and parents were courageous and committed all season. They believed in the method behind the madness shared by two coaches who were bonded like brothers. The boys played for each other, their families and their commu¬¬nities, forming friendships forever and memories to last a lifetime." from Coach Elliot Tiffany (Southwell School)

Team

Score

7th Grade

Loss 80-105

8th Grade

Win 55-15

9th Grade

Win 40-25

POD/TOD Malakai Callaghan,Zac Murphy / Noah Thompson

Coby Maihi, Monty Rowe / Monty Rowe Jack Thomson, Zara Wilson / Jai Waterhouse

10th Grade

Loss 25-40

11th Grade

Win 26-19

12th Grade

Loss 14-20

Mali Brightwell-Gavint, Jack Berkers / Ivan Waitere

13th Grade

Win 52-0

The Team

"Wow what a season it's been for our 13th grade Raglan/Southwell team. Going into the season was a complete unknown, but we knew we would be strong.

"From pre-season warm up games through to the final, our team went unbeaten, getting stronger and more confident with each game and amassing 449 points for and 65 against in eight competition games.

"We beat Tech/Taupiri in round robin play to take the Aaron Hopa Memorial Cup -a prestigious cup in memory of our great Waikato, Chiefs and All Black taken too early

Max Parrott, Te Atatu Mataira / Riley Hartgill Logan Gibson, William Millward

in life. Our season was capped off with an awesome display of clinical rugby, beating Tech/Taupiri 58 - 0 at Waikato Stadium in the final.

"For all involved that day it was a once in a lifetime experience. This has been a dream season as a coach; combining with our mates at Southwell, having 17 of our 21 squad either played or still playing representative rugby and winning the competition. It has been an absolute blast for all involved - thanks everyone." from Graham Wallace

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This exceptional 5 acre lifestyle property enjoys views out to Mount Karioi & the ocean on the horizon. Built in the mid2000’s the spacious home features 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, a designer kitchen with scullery & 2 living areas. Underfloor heating is supplied to all bathrooms, the kitchen & the spa pool room. The deck is absolutely made for entertaining while taking in the fantastic views. There is an internal access double garage, a workshop & another separate double garage has a self contained unit. The big views and privacy make this property seems like it’s miles away from anywhere, but it’s only 5 minutes to seaside Raglan.

Contact Kyle Leuthart - 021 903 309

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10b Long Street

Your Ticket to Spacious Living Deadline 26.09.18 Unless sold prior (offers over $1M)

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Deadline 19.09.18 Unless sold prior Contact Chrissy Cox - 027 287 1804 Email

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Don’t miss the rare opportunity to own this special home.

With stunning bar and harbour views, a sunny aspect, low maintenance construction, easy care grounds and just a stroll to the cafes, shops and beach this property is a gem.

Want more could you want! Perhaps spacious open plan living, 3 bedrooms and internal access garaging? Yes it has these as well. From the moment you walk into this warm and sunny home you will be impressed with the space it offers if you can take your eyes off the views. It is the perfect lock up and leave holiday home or your full time home for easy living. Don’t delay. Call Chrissy for more information.

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1058 Old Mountain Road

4 Lorenzen Bay Road

An Exceptional Lifestyle You will love coming home to this well maintained and comfortable home. Offering a new kitchen, spacious living areas, 3 dble bdms, 2 bthrms, large rumpus room and fantastic indoor/ outdoor flow.

Easy, peaceful and private living is assured from this picturesque country location with the Waitetuna Stream only metres from your back yard. The 5000m² of land is well developed and fenced into 3 paddocks + a double garage, implement shed and vege gardens.

Located in popular Waitetuna Valley the local school is down the road, an easy commute to Hamilton and the Raglan beaches are just a 20 min drive away.

Packed Full of Potential This is a safe investment to get you on the Raglan property ladder, whether it be your first home or holiday bach getaway. The tidy home features a comfortable layout with 2 double bedrooms and open plan living upstairs, as well as 2 storage rooms with a kitchen sink and bathroom (previously used as accommodation) downstairs. The section is fully fenced and easy care and there’s ample room to park the boat. Basement garaging offers plenty of storage for the tools and toys.

Lorenzen Bay is an easy stroll away for beachwalks, safe swimming and other activities. Register your interest now to avoid disappointment!

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$715,000 Stephen O’Byrne - 021 969 848 sobyrne.raglan@ljh.co.nz Sunday 11 - 11:45am ljhooker.co.nz/1ZYHFG

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$535,000 Kyle Leuthart - 021 903 309 kleuthart.raglan@ljh.co.nz Sunday 2 - 2:45pm ljhooker.co.nz/21WHFG

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11 Primrose Street

What Dreams Are Made Of This gorgeous property is truly something special and is sure to take your breath away! Offering spectacular 360° views of the valley from every window. Immaculate condition this large home will accommodate the whole family with 4 bdrms, office, 2 bthrms & internal access dble garage + a separate self contained flat downstairs. The 5974m² of land has been extensively landscaped and planted, featuring vege gardens, fruit trees, chicken coop and paddocks. Perfect location for commuters being approx 20 mins to Raglan & Hamilton. Our Vendors have purchased so this incredible property must sell!

Build for the View Come and check out this 631m² section located overlooking the Seabreeze Way subdivision and only a few minutes drive or 10 minutes walk from the action and cafes of Raglan township. Set elevated with services available for easy connection, this is the only section currently available in this location.

The property is fenced to the boundary already and some attractive trees have been planted which are establishing well. Build your permanent or beach bach here to take in the northerly views of the harbour and the elevated position.

Reasonable covenants apply to guarantee a quality neighbourhood and protect your investment.

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$849,000 Stephen O’Byrne - 021 969 848 sobyrne.raglan@ljh.co.nz Sat & Sunday 12 - 12:45pm ljhooker.co.nz/1S0HFG

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$269,000 Kyle Leuthart - 021 903 309 kleuthart.raglan@ljh.co.nz ljhooker.co.nz/21DHFG

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