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Open Homes

Saturday 2pm - 9c East Street

Saturday 2pm - 9c East Street

Raglan Real Estate Ltd Licenced (REAARaglan 2008) Real Estate Ltd Licenced (REAA 2008)

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Valley Rd - 69d Otonga21 AUCTION Fri 3rd February AUCTION 2012 - Fri 6pm 3rd Ray February White 2012 Office, - 6pm 21 Bow RaySt,White Raglan Office, Bow St, Raglan

NEW BEGINNINGS

NEW BEGINNINGS

Solid brick 3 brm family home in rural setting

Solid brick 3 brm family home in rural setting

Office & rumpus, single garage, internal access

Office & rumpus, single garage, internal access

Plumbed shed (potential ancillary unit), well planted garden

Plumbed shed (potential ancillary unit), well planted garden

Prior Auction offers considered.

ID#RAG20938

OPEN HOME Saturday 11am 297 Te Papatapu Road

TOP SHELF PROPERTY Fabulous family living / Easy care garden 3 dble brms + office, entertainers kitchen Sun drenched open plan living & decks

• 2 Storey House In 2 Legal Flats

• 2 Brm Flat Upstairs / 3 Brm Flat Downstairs • Panoramic Harbour & Mountain Views

SOLSCAPE - ECO •RETREAT 2 Acre + Lifestyle Block – Prime Location • Established eco tourism operation • Single Garage & Storage Shed 3973m² fenced & ready for a new family • 10 acres overlooking Manu Bay & NgaPrior Auction offers Prior Auction offers

considered. runui Beach OPEN HOME OPEN HOME 11am Saturday 12pm ID#RAG20952 • 297Saturday Diverse revenue streams with strong Te Papatapu Road 335 Wainui Road growth history TOP SHELF PROPERTY STEP INTO THE MARKET • Huge potential freehold going concern Stylishly redecorated this tidy little home has Fabulous family living / Easy care garden • All tenders to be at Raglan White all you need.Ray With two bedrooms inside the 3 dble brms + office, entertainers kitchen house and an additional room outside you th June 2013 office (21 Bow St.) by 4pm, 7 will enjoy the open plan living and fully fenced Sun drenched open plan living & decks considered.

T E N D E R

3973m² fenced & ready for a new family

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY

ID#RAG20938

section. Relax on the lovely decking while

Large paved entertainment area Large paved entertainment area enjoying the easy care section.

Ray White Office, 21 Bow St Raglan ph: 07 825 8669.

Ideal opportunity for you to enter the fastDouble garaging with internal access Double garaging with internal access Prior Auction offers considered

RAG#20923

OPEN HOME Saturday 1pm 23a Violet Street

Prior Auction offers considered

RAG#20923

OPEN HOME Saturday 1pm 23a Violet Street

growing market in Raglan!

Prior Auction offers considered.

OPEN

ID#RAG20964

HOME

Saturday 1pm 6 Violet Street

Sunday 2pm - 69d Otonga Valley Rd

TRUCK & VAN DELIVERIES INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY • 2 Storey House In 2 Legal Flats

• 2 Brm Flat Upstairs / 3 Brm Flat Downstairs • Panoramic Harbour & Mountain Views

Serving • 2 AcreRaglan + Lifestyle BlockDistrict – Prime LocationSince 1996 Local Business Local Business • Single Garagesupporting & Storage Shed Prior Auction offers The ANZAC’s...we will remember them.. considered.

OPEN HOME ID#RAG20952

Saturday 12pm 335 Wainui Road

STEP INTO THE MARKET

Stylishly redecorated this tidy little home has all you need. With two bedrooms inside the house and an additional room outside you will enjoy the open plan living and fully fenced section. Relax on the lovely decking while enjoying the easy care section.

Ideal opportunity for you to enter the fastgrowing market in Raglan!

Prior Auction offers considered.

OPEN HOME

ID#RAG20964

Saturday 1pm 6 Violet Street

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Mixed feelings as pair call time on Solscape ‘journey’ A vibrant eco-tourism accommodation business that draws mostly young travellers from all over the world to Raglan is up for tender and its owners have their fingers crossed “the right people will come along and take it to the next level”.

carry on “in a positive way”.

They thanked the Raglan community for its support over the years, from committed staff to locals who’d had input in many other ways – “even those who Phil McCabe and Bernadette Gavin – simply dropped hitchwho run Solscape Eco Retreat overlooking hikers at our gate”.

Manu Bay – reckon they’re now ready for “It has been a great a change, but admit it’s with mixed feelings pleasure, a profound CUSTOMER FAIRVIEW MOTORS PUBLISHING 01/11/12 they hand over what for them has been a learning experience and 10-year “journey” into eco-tourism and SALES REP PCLOKE PUBLICATION MOTORTIMES WKT an honour to have been ADVERTISING sustainability.

DESIGNER Ndsouza SECTION DOUBLE PAGE kaitiaki (guardians) of PROOF “We just both feel we want to have a PROOFED 31/10/2012 8:17:18 a.m.

SIZE 54.5X37 this land,” they said. go at something different,” Phil told the AD ID 4969273AA FAX +64 7 849 9540 While Phil and Chronicle last week, days after making withTHAT their ANY youngALTERATIONS NOTE news down-country off the North TaranakiPLEASE APPROVE THIS AD AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.Bern daughter Sequoia – MUST BE FINALISED BY OUR MATERIAL DEADLINE. coast as part of a group protest against a whose main concern seismic survey vessel operating in a marine is that her favourite mammal sanctuary. silkwood tree on the And the opportunity for a “fresh start” – Bernadette Gavin, Phil McCabe and daughter Sequoia property remains – have once free of their commitment to Solscape enjoyed looking after the – ranks highly too for Bernadette, who’s In a letter to the Chronicle the couple thousands of travellers not unfamiliar herself with the odd protest said it was with “equal measures of and Kiwis who have found their way to overseas aboard the controversial Sea gratitude, sadness and optimism” they had Solscape over the past decade, they are Shepherd. decided to pass Solscape into new hands by excited to be stepping into a new chapter of 2010 FORD TERRITORY 2010 FORD TERRITORY While 2006 the2006 couple have continually 2010 FORD RANGER 3.0 3XLT 0 XLT 1999 FORD FAIRMONT GHIA 5V8 0 V8 PEUGEOT 307 HDI 2011 FORD FALCON XR6 GHIA TURBO 2010 FORD 3.0 3 0their FORD FAIRMONT GHIA 5.0 5 05.0 PEUGEOT 307 HDI 2011 FORD XR6 GHIA TURBO way of FALCON tender, and felt confident it RANGER would lives. 1999 Edith Symes “grown” Solscape – taking it from Diesel, tiptronic auto, New, ABS 2.02.0 Diesel, tiptronic auto, NZNZ New, ABS Brakes, Central lock, Dual climate A/C, Brakes, Central lock, Dual climate A/C, Electrics, Keyless entry, Airbags, Alloys, Electrics, Keyless entry, Airbags, Alloys, Stereo, 6 Stacker Stereo, 6 Stacker CDCD

Manual, New, ABS Brakes, Tow Manual, NZNZ New, ABS Brakes, Tow bar,bar, con, 4x4, Electrics, Keyless entry, Air Air con, 4x4, Electrics, Keyless entry, Immobiliser,Air bags, Alloys, Immobiliser,Air bags, Alloys, 6 Stacker 6 Stacker CDCD

auto, New, ABS Brakes Spoiler, 4.04.0 auto, NZNZ New, ABS Brakes Spoiler, Central lock, Climate A/C, Electrics, Central lock, Climate A/C, Electrics, Keyless entry, bags, AWD, Alloys, Keyless entry, Air Air bags, AWD, Alloys, 6 Stacker Traction control 6 Stacker CD.CD. Traction control

rudimentary wagon cabins already on site a decade ago, to now include a whole range of accommodation from newly built$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 14,990 31,990 32,990 12,990 32,990 12,990 eco-baches 14,990 and earth domes to Indian 31,990 reservation-like tipis tucked away in secluded bush at the foot of Mt Karioi – “I’m responsible for (Raglan) youth Another iconic Raglan business they acknowledge there’s potential for staying on in town Friday and Saturday aimed at a younger market is – like further development. nights,” he says. He believes that’s better Solscape – up for sale.

But they also recognize that “not than worrying about our young2.7 people everyone shares our vision,” as 2.5 2011 011 0 FORD TERRITORY 7 DIESEL 2011 011 0 FORD TERRITORY 2.7 2 72DIESEL 2012 FORD MONDEO 2007 NISSAN NAVARA 2 2WD 5 2WD 2012 2012 FORD FOCUS TREND FORD MONDEO 2007 NISSAN NAVARA 2Bernadette 52.5 FORD FOCUS It’s the TREND YOT Club2012 downtown in heading over the divvy and back for some puts it, accepting that selling SolscapeDuratec Tiptronic auto, NZ New, ABS Brakes, auto 6 speed, Stability Control, Tiptronic auto, NZin New, ABS Brakes, 2.32.3 auto 6 speed, Stability Control, Duratec Litre, 6-Speed Power Shift, 5 Only, Tiptronic Auto, Diesel Turbo, 2.02.0 Litre, 6-Speed Power Shift, 5 Only, Tiptronic Auto, 2.72.7 Diesel Turbo, Volcom Lane, and Raglan’s own version Bluetooth, 7 Airbags, Alloy Wheels, Bluetooth, 7 Airbags, Alloy Wheels, Tow Central lock, con, Electrics, Rear Tow bar,bar, Central lock, Air Air con, Electrics, Rear parking sensors, Cruise Control, parking sensors, Cruise Control, nightlife. 7 Seater, its directionImmobiliser, may well change depending on 7 Seater, Climate A/C, Keyless Entry, Climate A/C, Keyless Entry, Cruise control, conditioning, Part ofNCAP the family for over 40 years Cruise control, Air Air conditioning, Immobiliser, bags, Alloys, Stereo Air Air bags, Alloys, Stereo 5 Star NCAP Safety rating, 5 Star Euro Safety rating, Player, Keyless entry, 5 Star Euro CDCD Player, Keyless entry, 5 Star Euro ofEuro aBalance nightclub.

The former bar, which Canopy Canopy Stability control, Bluetooth Stability control, Bluetooth the new owners.

Bluetooth, of new warranty Bluetooth, Balance of new carcar warranty NCAP Safety Rating NCAP Safety Rating He believes the Yottie’s been good hottest But it’s $been “a good journey”, adds$ $ has hosted some of the country’s $ $ $ $ $ 24,990 25,990 27,990 25,990 27,990 24,990 for the town 44,990 as44,990 well as a great experience Phil, even if Solscape as they know it stops acts, was even nominated recently by now. “We both trust that the right people members of the Music Managers Forum for him. (buyers) will come along.”

He insists it’s a great lifestyle business as one of the best venues in the country.

Phil’s confident of a sale sooner rather for a local who, like himself, surfs and FORD Focus Territory 2009 MAZDA2 Sport 2011 FORD Territory Titanium 2007 SUZUKI SX4 But owner Pete Coddington reckons than later, pointing out2011 that interest from 1.5L, Manual, NZ new, ABS brakes, 4.0 Auto, NZ new, ABS brakes, tow bar, 2.0 Auto, NZ new, ABS brakes, central 4.0 Auto, 7 seater, New shape, NZ new, doesn’t want to commute. spoiler, central lock, electrics, keyless central lock, climate air lock, air con, keyless entry, brakes, high tow bar, central lock, airthe con, he’s done siximmobiliser, years stability “andcontrol, that’s long possible investors has ABS been over

entry, immobiliser, airbags, alloys, CD stereo, 33,000kms

YOT Club on market too

electrics, keyless entry, immobiliser, airbags,

con, electrics, keyless entry, immobiliser,

airbags, alloys, stereo, cruise control

46,990 46,990

25,990 25,990

$ $

Electrics, Keyless entry, Immobiliser, Electrics, Keyless entry, Immobiliser, 7 Air bags, Alloys, Stereo, 6 CD Stacker 7 Air bags, Alloys, Stereo, 6 CD Stacker

19,990 19,990

2010 TOYOTA Previa

2005 MAZDA Bounty C/Plus 4x4

2007 NISSAN Navara STX 4WD

2011 FORD Focus Ambiente

2.4 Auto, NZ new, ABS brakes, stability control, central lock, climate air con, electrics, keyless entry, immobiliser, airbags, stereo, 8 seater, cruise control

2.5 Diesel Turbo, Manual, NZ new, air con

2.5 Diesel Turbo, Auto, NZ new, ABS brakes, tow bar, central lock, air con, electrics, keyless entry, immobiliser, alloys, stereo, Hard lid

1.6 Auto, NZ new, ABS brakes, stability control, central lock, air con, electrics, keyless entry, immobiliser, airbags, stereo, 11,000kms

$

31,800

$

21,800

$ 25,800 2010 FORD TERRITORY 33,800 2010 FORD TERRITORY 1999 FORD FAIRMONT GHIA 5XLT 0XLT V84X4 GHIA TURBO 2010 FORD RANGER 4X4 2007 2007 007 TOYOTA HIACE 5DR 1999 FORD FAIRMONT GHIA 5.0 5 0 5.0 V8 2010 FORD RANGER 007 TOYOTA HIACE 5DR GHIA TURBO

2010 FORD RANGER 3XLT 0 XLT 2011 TOYOTA RAV 2010 FORD RANGER 3.0 3 RAV 0 3.0 2011 TOYOTA 4 4

Brakes Spoiler, SABS Brakes Spoiler, ate Electrics, /C,A/C, Electrics, bags, AWD, Alloys, , AWD, Alloys, tion control control

NZ New, ABS Brakes, Cruise Auto, NZ New, ABS Brakes, Spoiler, 2.4 Auto, NZ New, ABS Brakes, Cruise Auto, NZ3.0 New, ABS Brakes, Spoiler, Manual, NZAuto, New, ABS Brakes, Tow Manual, NZ2.4 New, ABS Brakes, Tow bar, bar, 3.0 D/T, Manual, New, ABS Brakes, D/T, Manual, NZNZ New, ABS Brakes, control, Central lock, con, Electrics, control, Central lock, Air Air con, Electrics, Central climate TowTow bar, bar, Central lock,lock, DualDual climate A/C,A/C, Air con, 4x4, Electrics, Keyless entry, Air con, 4x4, Electrics, Keyless entry, Tow bar, Central lock, con, Electrics, Keyless entry, Immobiliser, bags, Tow bar, Central lock, Air Air con, Electrics, Keyless entry, Immobiliser, Air Air bags, Electrics, Keyless entry, Immobiliser, Electrics, Keyless entry, Immobiliser, Alloys, Stereo Immobiliser,Air bags, Alloys, Alloys, Stereo Immobiliser,Air bags, Alloys, Air bags, Alloys, Stereo, 6 Stacker CD, Air bags, Alloys, Stereo, 6Immobiliser, Stacker CD, Keyless entry, Airbags, Keyless entry, Immobiliser, Airbags, Traction control Traction control 6 Stacker 6 Stacker CD CD Alloys, Stereo, 49,000 Kms Alloys, Stereo, 49,000 Kms

$ $ 32,990 32,990 29,990 29,990

QUICK BE BE QUICK

2011 FORD Falcon XR6

2010 FORD Ranger Wildtrak

4.0, auto, NZ new, ABS brakes, spoiler, leather, cruise control, stability control, central lock, air con, electrics, keyless entry, immobiliser, airbags, alloys, stereo

3.0 D/T Auto, NZ new, ABS brakes, tow bar, central lock, air con, electrics, keyless entry, immobiliser, airbags, 4WD, stereo

NEW FORD AND MAZDA

$

$ 46,990 46,990 29,990 29,990

$ $ 12,990 12,990 37,990 37,990 2008 MAZDA 6 GLX

$

Auto, New, ABS Brakes, 1.61.6 Auto, NZNZ New, ABS Brakes, Central lock, Aircon, Electrics, Central lock, Aircon, Electrics, Keyless entry, Immobiliser, Airbags, Keyless entry, Immobiliser, Airbags, Alloys, Stereo, Low Kms Alloys, Stereo, Low Kms

$ $

$ $

HAMILTON HAMILTON 6,990 22,990 6,990 22,990

29,990 22,990 29,990 22,990

VEHICLES

6 speed Auto, NZ new, brakes, 5.0 65.0 speed Auto, NZ new, ABSABS brakes, Boss 5.4valve 32 valve V8 Hand Boss 5.4 32 V8 Hand builtbuilt by by 3.0L Diesel Turbo, Manual, new, 3.0L Diesel Turbo, Manual, NZNZ new, Turbo, Leather, Climate con,Spoiler, 4.04.0 Turbo, Leather, Climate air air con, Spoiler, Stability control, TowTow bar, bar, Stability control, Prodrive 315kw/551Nm FPVFPV Prodrive 315kw/551Nm ABS brakes, Tow bar, Central locking, ABS brakes, Tow bar, Central locking, Climate A/C, Electrics, Keyless entry, Cruise control Climate A/C, Electrics, Keyless entry, Cruise control 0-100 = 5.28 Luxury 0-100 kph kph = 5.28 secssecs Luxury & & air con, electrics, keyless entry air con, electrics, keyless entry Immobiliser, Airbags, Alloys, Stereo, Immobiliser, Airbags, Alloys, Stereo, Performance 40,000kms Performance OnlyOnly 40,000kms immobiliser, airbags, alloys, stereo immobiliser, airbags, alloys, stereo 335Kw, Stunning example 335Kw, Stunning example

$54,000 $54,000 17,990 17,990

$ $ DRIVEAWAY DRIVEAWAY

$ $ 75,990 75,990 29,990 29,990

$ $

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2.0 Manual 6 speed, NZ new, ABS brakes, central lock, air con, electrics, keyless entry, immobiliser, 6x airbags, stereo

air con, electrics, keyless entry, immobiliser, 6x airbags, alloys, stereo, 38,000kms

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2012 FORD FPV GT 2009 FPV GTE BOSS 315 2012 FORD FPV GT S/CS/C XLT FPV GTE BOSS 315 2008 FORD TURBO 2009 2009 FORD RANGER XLT 4X 2010 MAZDA 3FALCON GLXG6EG6E 2005 FORD FALCON XR6 TURBO TURB 2009 FORD RANGER 4X4 2008 FORD FALCON TURBO 2010 MAZDA 3 GLX 2005 FORD FALCON BABA XR6 TURBO TURB

6 speed NZ new, brakes, Stability 4.0 Diesel 64.0 speed Auto,Auto, NZ new, ABS ABS brakes, Stability 4.0NZ Auto, NZ New, ABS Brakes, Spoiler, 4.0 Auto, NZ New, ABS Brakes, Spoiler, 2.0L Auto, NZ new, ABS brakes, 2.0L Auto, new, ABS brakes, 3.0L Turbo, Automatic, 3.0L Diesel Turbo, Automatic, control, Central Climate Electrics, Stability control, Central lock,lock, Climate A/C, A/C, Electrics, bar, Central lock, Climate A/C, TowTow bar, Central lock, Climate A/C, control, Central locking, Aircon, Stability control, Central locking, Aircon, Keyless entry, Immobiliser, Alloys, ABS brakes, Central locking, Air con,AWD, ABS brakes, Central locking, AirAirbags, con, Keyless entry, Immobiliser, Airbags, AWD, Alloys, Electrics, Keyless entry, Immobiliser, Electrics, Keyless entry, Immobiliser, Electrics, Keyless entry, Immobiliser, Electrics, Keyless entry, Immobiliser, Stereo, leather, Cruise control, 55,000kms Stereo, DVD,DVD, leather, Cruise control, 55,000kms Cruise control, Leather, Airbags, Alloys, Airbags Cruise control, Leather, Airbags, Alloys, Airbags Airbags, Stereo, Bluetooth Airbags, Stereo, Bluetooth Stereo Stereo $

$ $

PART OF THE FAMILY

$ 25,990 26,990FOR OVER $40 25,990 26,990 YEARS

$ $

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6 Speed, Auto, New, ABS Brak 5.4,5.4, 6 Speed, Auto, NZNZ New, ABS Brakes, Spoiler, Tow Cruise control, Spoiler, Tow bar,bar, Cruise control, Central lock, Aircon, Electrics, Central lock, Aircon, Electrics, Keyless entry, Immobiliser, Airbags, Keyless entry, Immobiliser, Airbags, Alloys, Stereo, 83,000 kms Alloys, Stereo, 83,000 kms

6 speed auto, new, ABS brakes, 5.45.4 6 speed auto, NZNZ new, ABS brakes, Spoiler, Tow Central lock, con, Spoiler, Tow bar,bar, Central lock, Air Air con, Electrics, Keyless entry, Immoniliser, Electrics, Keyless entry, Immoniliser, Airbags, Alloys, Stereo Airbags, Alloys, Stereo

4.9%

Tow Stability control, Central locking, Tow bar,bar, Stability control, Central locking, Climate A/C, Electrics, Keyless entry, Climate A/C, Electrics, Keyless entry, Immobiliser, Airbags, Alloys, Stereo, Immobiliser, Airbags, Alloys, Stereo, Cruise control, Hi Spec Cruise control, Hi Spec

20,990 20,990

32,990 32,990

$ $

29,990 29,990

$ $

2006 FORD FALCON XR 2005 FORD FALCON XR8 2006 FORD FALCON BFBF XR8 2005 FORD FALCON BFBF XR8

airbags, alloys, CD stereo, DVD, cruise alloys, stereo, traction control, 20,000kms2009 control, leather past couple 2012 of2012 years.

MAZDA 3 GLX HATCH 2009 FORD FOCUS S/W 2012 FORD MONDEO WAGON DIESEL 2007 2007 FORD FALCON BFII XR6 MAZDA 3 GLX HATCH FORD FOCUS S/W 2012 FORD MONDEO WAGON DIESEL FORD FALCON BFII XR6 enough for me”. $ $ $ Tiptronic, $ Tiptronic, New, ABS Brakes, Tow 4.0L Auto, new, ABS brakes, Spoiler, NZNZ New, ABS Brakes, Tow bar,bar, 4.0L Auto, NZNZ new, ABS brakes, Spoiler, Auto, Bluetooth, Balance of new 16,800 17,800 2.02.0 Auto, Bluetooth, Balance of new carcar 1.81.8 40,800 TCDi, Manual, New, ABS Brakes, 53,800 TCDi, Manual, NZNZ New, ABS Brakes, Stability control, Central lock, con, Stability control, Central lock, Air Air con,

warranty, New, ABS Brakes, con, Central warranty, NZNZ New, ABS Brakes, Air Air con, Central lock, con, Electrics, lock, Air Air con, Electrics, Electrics, Keyless entry, Immobiliser, Electrics, Keyless entry, Immobiliser, Keyless entry, Immobiliser, Airbags, Keyless entry, Immobiliser, Airbags, DIESEL DIESEL bags, Stereo Air Air bags, Stereo Stereo, 76,000 Kms Stereo, 76,000 Kms

2008 FORD FALCON G6E TURB 2008 FORD FALCON G6E TURBO

6 speed Auto, new, brakes, Stability 4.04.0 4.0 4.0 6 speed Auto, NZ NZ new, ABSABS brakes, Stability Auto, New, ABS Brakes, Spoile Auto, NZNZ New, ABS Brakes, Spoiler, control, Central lock, Climate Electrics, control, Central lock, Climate A/C,A/C, Electrics, Tow Central lock, Climate A/C, Tow bar,bar, Central lock, Climate A/C, Keyless entry, Immobiliser, Airbags, AWD, Alloys, Electrics, Keyless entry, Immobiliser, Airbags, AWD, Alloys, Electrics, Keyless entry, Immobiliser, Keyless entry, Immobiliser, Stereo, DVD, leather, Cruise control, 55,000kms Stereo, DVD, leather, Cruise control, 55,000kms Cruise control, Leather, Airbags, Alloys Cruise control, Leather, Airbags, Alloys, Stereo Stereo $ $

Auto, New, ABS Brakes, Spoiler, Auto, NZNZ New, ABS Brakes, Spoiler, Tow Central lock, Dual climate A/C, Tow bar,bar, Central lock, Dual climate A/C, Electrics, Keyless entry, Immobiliser, Electrics, Keyless entry, Immobiliser, bags, Alloys, Stereo, 6 Stacker Air Air bags, Alloys, Stereo, 6 Stacker CD,CD, Traction control Traction control

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Meeting a chance to question rates hikes Raglan residents and ratepayers get the chance tonight (Thursday) to quiz Waikato District Council on plans for the coming financial year which local community board chairman Rodger Gallagher predicts will translate to another huge rates increase for property owners here.

The 7pm meeting in the town hall supper room is part of the consultation process for the draft annual plan for the financial year that begins this July 1 – aka year two of the long term plan – and council chief executive Gavin

Ion will be on hand to brief people on the plan and answer questions.

The council has been highlighting positives such as a proposed reduction in the general rate increase, from the 2.37 percent flagged in the second year of the long term plan to 1.87 percent, ironically courtesy of $480,000 it’s saving through being able to do less roading maintenance work around the district because the New Zealand Transport Agency has cut its share of the funding.

It also dangles carrots such as a grant of up to $15,000 to the Raglan Chamber of Commerce to help fund Sunday bus services to and from

Dr Oliver Russell, Dr. Damian Kitcheman, Dr. Marcia Mitchley

10 Bankart Street, Raglan

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Hamilton, though to be fair then mentions a $10.47 rise in Raglan’s refuse recycling targeted rate as another key issue.

But it seems the devil’s mostly in the detail of the draft annual plan – a lengthy and difficult document for many people to get their heads around – and Rodger’s warning on his website that a second year of big increases is looming for Raglan ratepayers.

He says that while farming properties would once again see small increases of about 2 percent, Raglan property owners would see their rates shoot up by about 5 to 7 percent. And on top of that, he points out, some ratepayers will get an extra amount to pay this coming year as some of last year’s increases were capped.

He adds that if the hall rate in Raglan rises as planned from $15 to $25 a year, that could bring the total rates hike for many Raglan folk to 7.5 percent.

With annual inflation running at just 0.9 percent, Rodger says the rates increase proposed for Raglan this coming financial year works out at over five times the rate of inflation. And he’s worked out too that a planned increase in council debt from $63.5 to $89.2 million will mean borrowing an extra half million every week to keep the books balanced.

Rodger points some of the blame at an “out of line” 4.8 percent rise in staff costs, but council watchdog John Lawson highlights an even more perturbing 15.96 percent hike when spending on staff and suppliers is combined. “That’s why Raglan rates are going up 4 percent for a $1.2 million house and 7 percent for a $193,000 house, plus the massive increase in borrowing to be paid by future ratepayers,” he says.

Meantime Rodger also has a lash at the increasing subsidy of rural areas by the towns within the Waikato district.

Apart from the Sunday bus service help, proposed council spending in Raglan is on projects Rodger says were locked into the plan last year: water treatment plant and water main upgrades, stormwater system improvements, the Whaanga Coast wastewater scheme and wastewater pump upgrades.

Money’s also earmarked for renovating the Raglan library, upgrading the solid waste transfer station and fixing boat ramps here and elsewhere.

What Rodger describes as an “extravagant project” to install water meters throughout Raglan remains in the plan.

The closing date for draft annual plan submissions is May 6. The week starting May 20 is set aside for hearing submissions. A.T

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Part of ActivePost’s Kia Maanu, Kia Ora (Stay Afloat, Stay Alive) broader campaign delivering water safety messages to all Maori, the new Waka Ama water safety workshops are to be held nationwide, with the first major event kicking off in Raglan over the weekend.

Water Safety New Zealand CEO Matt Claridge says the workshops were introduced into the Kia Maanu, Kia Ora campaign when Waka Ama New Zealand expressed the need for safety development and education for clubs and recreational paddlers.

“Rather than have kids just jumping into the sport without basic safety training or – in many cases – being unable to swim, we now have a series of practical, in-pool workshops that will see paddlers better able to enjoy the exciting sport of Waka Ama in a safe way.”

The workshops, which are led by a swim and survive instructor, include activities such as life jacket drills, throwrope rescues, buoyancy exercises and technical tips around treading water, side-stroke and buoyancy.

Aaron Brunet flew safely into the top eight of MasterChef over the weekend.

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In Sunday’s show the contestants had 60 minutes to cook a dish from nine different Jetstar airline destinations around the Pacific rim. Aaron Aaron Brunet Brunet drew the Singaporean dish ‘Hokkien Mee’. Although unfamilar with the actual dish Aaron was unperturbed as he expressed that he likes to cook with similar fragrant, spicy and tasty flavours. The pressure was on and the judges commented that like others “even Aaron was out of his comfort zone”.

Cooking at the same bench as Sushil Ravikumar who is not known for kitchen order the judges asked Aaron “what it was like to cook next to him” given that he had food all over the floor. Aaron replied “it’s awesome” and Sushil appreciated his competitors comments, knowing full well another contestant could have taken him down for the mess he had created.

The pressure was on and in the final seconds Aaron literally chucked on the chives to complete his dish. “Thats the closest call I’ve ever had I think... I got there with half a millisecond left. When it came to presenting his Hokkien Mee noodle dish to the judges the first comments were “ This smells absolutely right, .... I’m in Singapore” After tasting it was more of the same wowing the judges from previous episodes “I can’t believe this guy has never tasted this before, how does he do it” And it didn’t stop “I could eat a super sized bowl of this... an on time performance, can’t believe you made it taste so authentic”.

Dana Leaming became the eighth contestant from the Top 16 to leave MasterChef New Zealand.

Watch next week’s Masterchef as the remaining contestants are flying to Fiji for their next challenge.

Op shop stalwarts call time on ‘rush’ For decades now Saturday mornings have been “a real rush” for Jim and Shirley Bardsley, who until recently ran Raglan’s first op shop – one which is still going strong 35 years on.

The couple, now in their 80s, handed over the running of the shop at the end of last year and can now relax up a bit. But they look to be having none of that and were back last Saturday to help out with the morning tea which has become something of a ritual in the Union Church hall near the bottom of Stewart Street.

That’s where the Opportunity Shop sign is displayed with religious regularity every Saturday morning except at Easter weekend and during the two-week Christmas/New Year break.

It’s all been well worthwhile, says Shirley of the long-running fundraising initiative, not only because of the morning tea “fellowship” in the corner of the hall closest to the kitchen but also because of the “different customers” who come to pick up the likes of a glass, vase, crocheted rug or an outdated but perfectly good Easiyo-maker – each item for not much more than a dollar.

It was August 1977 when the op shop first opened its doors, recalls Shirley. She was part of the church’s women’s fellowship, and what started as a monthly venture – with market days every so often – became a weekly thing five years later.

First it was just secondhand clothes for sale, she explains, then the jumble of white elephant items was added. And for a time, beginning in the ‘90s, it was potted plants that helped bring the Saturday shoppers in for a browse.

Longtime resident Leila Browning, who lives just across the road from the church, started supplying what was needed for morning tea early on, with others rostered on to put it all together.

Leila does that to this day – despite now being in her mid 90s – and still puts in an appearance each week, albeit on her mobility scooter which gets driven right into the hall and parked there.

“Someone teased her they sold it (the scooter) for $100,” Shirley told the Chronicle on Saturday.

But now Johnny and Louisa George have taken over and, Shirley says, have “brought new ideas” to an op shop which mostly simply raises funds for the church, although occasionally helps out in a crisis – like when local photographer Gene Glover lost everything he owned in a house fire last year.

The Georges – 30-somethings with their own young family – affectionately call their predecessors Nana and Papa Bardsley and say they’re proud to be able to carry on the good work.

And if something doesn’t sell for a dollar they’ll just give it away, says Johnny, to help out where there’s a need in the community.

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For Raglan People + their Pets

Winter pet checklist Winter is on the way, and can often be hard on animals, especially older animals or those with health conditions.

The change of season brings a few extra considerations for animal owners.

Housing: Waterproof, draught free kennels and housing for outside animals is essential, including blankets or bedding material.

Don’t forget your rabbits, birds, pigs and other outside animals!

Hutches and nesting boxes must be cleaned regularly to keep animals warm and dry.

Warm, waterproof covers for horses are a must, as they can loose weight rapidly and develop conditions such as rain scald. Keep horses and cattle out of mud as much as possible to reduce the risk of mud fever, stone bruises and other hoof problems.

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Conditions were “perfect” but the incoming tide threw slightly off course some of the 70 competitors in last Saturday’s harbour swim, say organisers of the inaugural bridge to bridge fundraising event for heating Raglan Area School pool.

Despite the challenge it was an “awesome” day, spokeswoman Lisa Thomson told the Chronicle, with a couple of hundred people on the beach to cheer on and support the swimmers in races of varying distances around buoys placed between Kopua footbridge and the single-lane traffic bridge.

The biggest field on the day was for the longest swim of two kilometres which attracted 30 competitors, says Lisa.

“But our younger 500-metre swimmers did an

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Animals may need to be fed more over winter as the body uses more energy keeping warm, especially highly active animals- working and hunting dogs, working horses etc…

amazing job (too), crossing over the inner harbour, swimming across the current, many of them coming out of the water for the first time in a proper ocean swim.”

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Locals protest against seismic surveying and indirect harm. This absolutely should not be happening in a sanctuary!”

Meanwhile the Department of Conservation and Ministry for Primary Industries are still to release the final Maui’s Threat Management Plan, which will outline the level of protection the Government will give to the smallest and most rare dolphin in the world.

“We submitted to the Maui’s TMP back in November last year and a major concern for us and many other submitters was seismic surveying in and around Protestors with their messages off the Taranaki coast last week their habitat. We should have had a decision by Christmas and seismic surveying has been occurring in Four Raglan protestors were among eight who demonstrated last week off the North Taranaki their habitat since January. Direct protest is the only coast against a seismic survey vessel operating option left open for us to be heard,” says Phil.

The group also has concerns around Government in a marine mammal sanctuary. attempts to erode New Zealanders’ rights to peacefully The group of west coast residents have grave protest at sea. concerns as to the effects on the critically endangered “If this government rams through their ridiculous Maui’s dolphin. and undemocratic law, paving the way for big business Raglan’s Phil McCabe, who was spokesperson for to rip off our resources and wreck our environment, the group, says: “We are in a marine mammal sanctuary they should expect increased resistance from everyday and with just 55 adult individual Maui left we need to New Zealanders,” says fellow Raglan protestor Antonio be taking a wide berth and allowing these creatures the Te Maioha. very best opportunity at recovery. Seismic surveying is Other Raglan protestors demonstrating out on the an invasive and disruptive activity and can cause direct water were Julia Ghiradelli and Dominico Zapata

Exercise for older animals and those with arthritis should be light and as low impact as possible. Warm ups and warm downs should be part of any exercise routine.

Arthritis: Arthritis is fairly common in older and overweight cats and dogs. It is often noticeable in winter when cold weather stiffens joints and pets will be more reluctant to jump on and off things, play, climb stairs, run etc… sometimes even limping, sleeping more or a change in attitude can herald the onset of arthritis.

There are many options for arthritis treatment and management, so don’t leave your pet in pain.

Grooming: Cold weather causes pets to grow a thicker, longer winter coat to keep warm. Long haired pets and those prone to getting knotted fur will need extra grooming to prevent painful mats from developing.

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Household hazards: Winter is the time of year when people purchase and use antifreeze in their vehicles.

Antifreeze is very palatable to pets, but incredibly toxic. It takes as little as 5ml to poison an average sized cat. Please store poisons well out of reach, and make sure leaks and spills are washed away.

Fires are lovely to sit around on a cold night, most cats and dogs would agree. However, some pets can sit too close, and risk getting burnt by stray embers. Fire guards are great for keeping your pets and your family safe if you have a fireplace.

When the weather cools down, rats and mice generally try to seek shelter inside.

Poison can be a very effective method of controlling vermin but again, they are very palatable yet toxic.

Make sure baits are laid securely and well away from pets.

Rats and mice are some of many carriers of Leptospirosis, a disease that is transmissible to humans through urine of infected animals. It is also carried by dogs, cattle, pigs, deer, rabbits and hedgehogs.

We routinely vaccinate dogs, cattle and pigs against Lepto, but it requires an annual booster. Please make sure your pet’s vaccinations are up to date.

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Holiday fun at the Old School

Learn to swim during the break

Are you confident your child is safe in the water?

Be sensible when considering this question, would a course of swimming lessons be a great boost to your child’s water confidence and give your child vital skills which could save his or her life?

At Dolphinz Swim School we are taking enrolments for our 2 new courses. The Holiday Booster Course runs from the 29th of April to the 3rd of May. The children participate in 5 daily lessons of intense instruction and there is huge improvement over the week. Plus it is lots of FUN! Our term lessons begin on the 6th of May and the children have a 25min lesson once a week throughout the next school term. Please check out our website at www. dolphinzswimschool.co.nz or call Lisa 07 843 3380 for more information.

RAGZ - The fun school holiday week is on again at the Old School.

Easter Colouring Competition Sponsored by Raglan Supervalue Winners: Under 5: Shanice Hishon 5-8 years: Keira Hartstone 9 and over: Libby Wallace

Runners Up: Leon Patterson, Jodie Sharples and Ariana Livingstone.

A great response and a big thanks to all the children that entered!

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Featuring daily fun activities, RAGZ ranges from dragonflies, art with egg cartons, making pancakes, through to games and lots of smiles for kids!

Coordinators Chris Mitchell and Yann Bordier are passionate about providing an exciting programme which will enrich your child’s creative, cultural and social development. Chris and Yann will provide a good selection of activities that will open the door to the enjoyment of new interests, with opportunities to learn new skills in a fun, safe and caring environment.

RAGZ at the Old School is for children aged 5 to 12 years and runs for one week only. Bookings are essential so be in quick. It is provided by the Raglan Old School Arts Centre and meets the high standards set by CYF for the national Out of School Care and Recreation initiative (OSCAR). And because of this subsidies may be available from Work & Income, so please ask.

The Old School office is open for registration 10 am – 2 pm Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.

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Letters To the Editor, It is with equal measures of gratitude sadness and optimism that we have decided to pass Solscape into new hands by way of Tender.

We wish to thank the community at large for the ongoing support (even those who simply dropped hitchhikers at our gate) and acknowledge our talented and committed staff and the dozens of local people and hundreds of international travellers who have contributed to the Solscape project over the last 10 years, creating what exists today.

We feel that we have taken Solscape as far as we can and are confident that the right people will arrive to carry her forward in a positive way.

While it is challenging to hand over the great potential that lies within Solscape, it is also very exciting for us personally to be stepping into a new chapter.

It has been a great pleasure, a profound learning experience and an honour to have been Kaitiaki of this land.

In gratitude Bernadette Gavin and Phil McCabe, Raglan To the Editor, I was watching one of those terrible infomercials on television the other day. You know the ones; they are for slicers or exercise equipment and spend ten minutes repeating themselves with wild and outlandish claims that they are

In Brief without a doubt exactly what everyone needs. By the end of them even the most anti person would be wondering, “maybe I do need one after all” but when it arrives in the post they soon realise they’ve been had.

Whilst watching one of these I was reminded of The Raglan Land Company’s selling techniques with regards to The Rangitahi Peninsula housing estate. After two weeks of double paged spreads in the Chronicle explaining how the project had everything to do with what was ‘best’ for Raglan, I then attended the ‘open day’ only to listen to more empty promises as to why having this development was good for me and Raglan. Low and behold I have just read another piece in the Chronicle once again heavily biased towards the plan and containing only quotes from Mr Peacocke himself.

I have to ask myself why I am not hearing the ‘other’ side of the story, indeed I ask why haven’t any of the many concerns that I have heard been given any attention whatsoever. So I am entering the fray for two reasons, one I can’t stand those infomercials and two, I dislike people who think they know what’s best for other people without actually listening to them.

My main concern is the big picture.

This is a private financial initiative that has never been considered by the many elected officers whom we charge with the responsibility of keeping Raglans gentle growth within acceptable margins. It, for

all its bluff and bluster, is about making money by building houses in a desirable and beautiful location. I was asked at the open day whether I wanted to stand in the way of the inevitable expansion and growth of Raglan. My answer to that is yes. Read what the Lonely Planet has to say about Raglan, read what guide books say. They say that Raglan is a hidden gem, a last bastion of a true Kiwi seaside town. How long do you think it will take for it to become just another big, sprawling, modern mess, to have a Warehouse, a McDonalds and a Pak N Save in it? So my main concern is about protecting something that is worth preserving, in the same way I would protest at a housing estate in the Abel Tasman or a high rise hotel at the base of Mitre Peak.

That’s my main concern; there are many many others, none of which have been given a satisfactory response.

Extra traffic on the one lane bridge, the concreting of the existing swimming hole (which seems almost ridiculous when you start to think about it), the poor residents in Opotoru Road, the pressure on our emergency services, the increase in population and its effects on infrastructure, the further reduction of green land around Raglan, the devaluing of current housing, I could go on, but unlike The Raglan Land Company I won’t be able to afford a double paged spread to brain wash you with my opinion.

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Near-drowning in Ngarunui surf A 30-year-old Aucklander came close to drowning at Raglan’s Ngarunui Beach about 4pm last Sunday.

kept his airwaves clear until the Waikato Westpac rescue helicopter arrived.

A Raglan fire crew also turned out to the incident.

Patrols at Ngarunui Beach ended the weekend after Easter, after a busy summer for Raglan surf lifesavers. In all they made 92 rescues, a figure topped in the region only by Muriwai with 105 rescues.

The novice surfer, who was wearing a full-length wetsuit, got into difficulties in what was described as “solid surf” and was dragged by friends to shore, where three off-duty lifeguards tended to him and

2 injured in crash near hot springs The Westpac Air Ambulance was required to attend a motorcycle accident on Ohautira road near Waingaro over the weekend.

Two Auckland men on a group ride from Auckland to Raglan and back made contact with a trailer being towed by a 4WD coming towards them

on a bend. Their two bikes collided, crashed and rolled off the road, one of them colliding with a farm fence down a 3m bank. A 22yr-old suffered a seriously fractured and damaged right foot and ankle.

A 27-yr old suffered a fractured leg and arm. They were both flown together to Waikato Hospital.

Raglan surfer runner up 3 times Raglan surfer Taylor Hutchison claimed his third straight runner up placing in the Under 16 Boys Division of the Backdoor GromBash held at Manu Bay over the weekend.

Hutchison lost out to Mount Maunganui wonder kid Kehu Butler in the final. The young Raglan surfer has proven a real force throughout the summer but has been unable to come away with a win

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RAGLAN Chronicle 9

AUTOMOTIVE

LAWNS/LANDSCAPING AND SUPPLIES

ENGINEERING

DRIP FREE PLUMBING

RAGLAN ENGINEERING LTD BUILDERS

New Homes Renovation & Maintenance Specialists Friendly & Reliable Service Free Quotes Contact Silas: 027 66 Silas (74527) kre8iveconstruction@yahoo.co.nz

PLUMBING

SPECIALIST IN PLUMBING, ROOFING AND DRAINLAYING. NO JOB TOO SMALL !

HARLEY FIELD Greenslade Rd, Raglan PH: 021 127 5486 EMAIL: DRIPFREE@XTRA.CO.NZ

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

RAGLAN GROUNDS CARE

ROOFING

DRY FIREWOOD 6X6 LOAD DELIVERED Pine $110 / Mac $125 LAWNMOWING GENERAL SECTION MAINTENENACE

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

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DRAINAGE / EXCAVATION

LAN EXCAVATION G A R S ROB POOLTON LTD

EXCAVATOR & TRUCK HIRE LOW LOADER TRANSPORTER AVAILABLE FULL RANGE OF EXCAVATION SERVICES LANDSCAPING SITE WORKS FARM DRAINAGE RETAINING WALLS SUPPLIER OF PADDOCK ROCKS “Locally owned and operated” PH: Rob - 07 825 6828 or 021 957 745 or raglandiggers@clearnet.co.nz

DRAINAGE / EXCAVATION

MINISKIPS

PLUMBING For advertising inquiries: Contact the Raglan Chronicle on 07 825 7076 or email us at: info@raglanchronicle.co.nz

For advertising inquiries: Contact the Raglan Chronicle on 07 825 7076 or email us at: info@raglanchronicle.co.nz

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PLUMBING

Raglan Community Church

Speaker: Trevor Wilson Vision Eastside 7 Taipari Ave Raglan West

RAGLAN LIGHT EXERCISE GROUP. Light exercise sessions: Mondays & Thursdays 10am.

Wed 1.30-2.30pm St. Peter’s Church Hall, Bow St. All welcome.

PRE-SEASON DUCK shoot, Sunday 21st April, starts 1pm @ Playground Events (Te Uku) 3216 Main FREE CV WRITING Road Raglan.

ASSISTANCE @ Raglan Community R A G L A N House. Appointments R E T U R N E D S E R V I C E S required. 8258142.

A S S O C I AT I O N , OP SHOP BARGAINS ANZAC Day @Hall, 3 Stewart St, Remembrance 9-11.30am Saturdays Service, “Lest We MAINLY MUSIC Forget” Cenotaph, Mondays & Bow St, 11am, 25 April W e d n e s d a y s 2013.

9.30am@ Te Uku BOOK LAUNCH + Church.

AUTHOR’S TALK. Matapaua MON @ THE ‘The by RAGLAN CLUB. 500 Conversations’ Peter Calvert + Keith cards, 1pm.

Hill, Sunday April 21st TUES @ RAGLAN @ Raglan Community CLUB -Texas Centre, 3pm free Hold’em 6.30pm.

ZUMBA! @ TE WED @ Raglan Club, UKU HALL Monday Fun Quiz 6:45pm.

9.30am, Wednesday WEDNESDAYS @ 6.30pm - ring/txt Sarah BLACKSAND CAFÉ. T for more info 825 Knitting Circle from 5844 or 0272106784.

9.30am. All welcome.

Beginners welcome.

MOVIES FREE BUDGET ASSISTANCE @ Raglan Community House

R A G L A N RAMBLERS WED 17 APR: 9am from Wainui Rd car park next to the fire station - Te Akau jetty to Birds Bay. A short walk along the limestone coast looking across to Raglan and Karioi.

Bring boat fare.

at the Old School

Amour (2012 - R13, 127 mins)

In their 80s, retired music teachers Georges (JeanLouis Trintignant) and Anne (Emmanuelle Riva) lead a cultured life in Paris until a debilitating illness changes everything. The couple's bond of love is severely tested.

Waikato Times 5/5 Auckland Herald 5/5 "A masterpiece that will be too raw for some."

OSCAR - BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM: 2013

LAST WED OF THE MONTH @ THE RAGLAN CLUB. 60’s Music ‘n’ Mingles.

11am. Enquiries Geoff Meek 825 0488.

HEALING ROOMS. Sat 20 Apr 8.00pm 2nd and 4th THURS. Sun 21 Apr 4.30pm 11-12.30 pm. Plunket Reserves ph 825 0023 Rooms. www.raglanartscentre.co.nz

For Sale

For Sale

Seasons are changing..

Chaos & Harmony Winter Boots are flying out, also our Fine Merino layering!! ..be warm & dry this winter in style x

GOATS FOR SALE, milking breed x3 Call Danny 022 381 1831.

FIREWOOD MANUKA $100 per m3 + cartage.

Phone 825 0522.

1980 HINO BUS 7 mtrs. Rego on hold, NO C.O.F, self-contained.

Shower, toilet, stove, fridge, solar panels, generator awning. Ideal spare room $10,000.

Phone 825 8126.

FIREWOOD KANUKA shed stored, approx 1m3, $130 delivered.

Ph 825 8894 or 825 6769.

Flowers

Lilypot Florist * Fresh flowers * Send flowers * Potted plants

07 825 6847

2 Wallis Street

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

Wanted

LAWN MOWER WANTED, gd condition. Ph 027 294 6949.

Courses, classes & workshops WORD Improve your CAFE RAGLAN. paddle power!10-12 MAY. Readers & Sport specific personal Writers Festival. training & classes; Authors, workshops that focus on strength & cardio. & storytelling magic.

ForWhale Bay programme details: Fitness Studio www. w o rTom, d c a825 f e0404 raglan.

Call co.nz www.whalebayfitness.com

TRX Circuit Classes

One hour cardio/strength focus.

Mon-Thurs, 6-7pm Fri, 11am-12 Must Pre-Book, max 3 per class.

Personal training using cool equipment; TRX & Crossover trainers, balance boards and balls.

strength and cardio.

GARAGE SALE For all ages, fitness levels.

DOUBLE BED, Solid Whale Bay heaps Wood Wardrobe, Fitness Studio of toys, DVDs, furniture, Callmore, Tom, 825 0404 much 4 Snowden Place, Saturday 20th www.whalebayfitness.com from 8am.

Whale Bay Fitness Studio Call Tom, 825 0404

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Whale Bay

Fitness Studio Call Tom, 825 0404 www.whalebayfitness.com

Notice of Meeting

Public Notices

THUR 18 APR @ VINNIES, Chris Thompson & Stan Jagger, ‘The Real Folk Blues’ - 9pm.

Wanted to Let

SAT 20 APR @ YOT Club, DOUBLE BROWN, Party Beats, Free Entry

Found

PROFESSIONAL WORKING DAD with daughter looking for a 3-4 bedroom house. Ph 8250094 after 7pm or email manoueleg@voila.fr

SURFBOARD FOUND at Manu Bay. Call in to Rock-it Surf Shop 248 Wainui Rd with description.

Work Wanted

CLEANER ONE DAY A WEEK, long term.

Contact the shop: 07 825 7544 or alternatively call Mark on 027 4935 144.

P L U M B E R , E X C E L L E N T W O R K M A N S H I P, Maintenance and Alterations. Fast, friendly and reliable service guaranteed. 24/7. Call Mario 027 2871633.

C L O T H I N G ALTERATIONS, CONVENIENT and cheap, Wednesday to Friday 10am-4pm, Hello Studios, 11 Bankart St. SEWING WORK WANTED! Anything considered, please phone Anita 07 825 7529.

For Hire

Situations Vacant

Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Raglan Community Board will be held in the Supper Room, Town Hall, Bow Street, Raglan on Tuesday 14 May 2013 commencing at 3.00pm.

This notice is given under section 46 of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987.

Raglan Violence Prevention and Awareness Raglan Community House

G J Ion Chief Executive 0800 492 452 www.waikatodistrict.govt.nz

SALE! SALE! SALE! BARGAIN BASEMENT

SUMMER CLOTHES SALE Collect your tagged bag for

$3.00 then fill it up with summer clothes

Half price toy sale too!

Sale runs

Monday 8th April to Friday 26th April Monday to Friday 10 - 3pm (excluding ANZAC Day)

RAGLAN CARRIERS

TRUCK DRIVER WANTED

Full time, must have clean Class 4 license, CV + references required.

Phone Mike: 825 5067

Public Notices

Raglan Community Board

TO HAVE A FIGHT IS JUST NOT RIGHT

Public Notices

Need new inspiration for your fitness goals?

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This Sunday 10.0am

Public Notices

Garage Sale

GARAGE SALE, IMPORTED PAVERS - 80 cents each.

Timber slabs, Treadmill machine, lots of other Reveal your stuff. 5 Te Whare inner abs!

Hauroa Place.

Saturday Personal training and 12-4pm. classes that focus on core

BOUNCY CASTLE, CAR BOOT SALE Great entertainment Sunday 21 April, for the kids, call Vicki Raglan Club Carpark, 8257575 10am to 2pm, Site To Let booking Ph 825 8521,Raglan Residents S/C STUDIO FLAT 5 mins walk to town $140 & Ratepayers Assn. p/w inc broadband.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES Contact 0212091800.

ELECTION C H E A P WAITETUNA SCHOOL A C C O M M O D AT I O N , The School Trustee Elections are being held this year, and fully furnished caravan we need you to get involved. or flat, Whale bay ph 825 Our school is governed by a democratically elected group 7425. of people called the Board of Trustees. These trustees TE MATA, NEW 3 make important decisions about our school’s strategic Bedroom House, Heat direction, student achievement outcomes, resources, staffing and much more. pump, Handy to school, $350pw, ph 0274 444830.

Being a trustee is an important and rewarding role.

Parents, families, whanau and people from the wider 2 BEDROOM COTTAGE, community can all be trustees. We’re looking for a range of Wainui Rd, near shop. people with a variety of skills, experiences, and attribN/S, N/A. $265 per week. utes who believe in making a positive difference to our Long term please, and children’s learning. references. Available 2 – If you’re interested in standing for election or nominating 3 weeks. Email nolaxlb@ someone you know, please contact the school office: xtra.co.nz or phone Waitetuna School owner 027 224 1006, 827 129 Waitetuna Valley Road, RD1 5671 Raglan 3295 Tel: 07 825 5827 / Fax: 07 825 5827 2 BDRM FURNISHED e: office@waitetuna.school.nz HOUSE,central location from mid – April, short or National Election Day is 30 May. long term, Refs essential, Make sure your vote counts. All parents of full-time students heat pump,N/S, no dogs, who are on the school voting roll can and should vote in the suit couple $330pw elections. Look for your voting papers in your letterbox and Ph.0274936594. make sure your vote is received by noon 30 May.

OFFICE SPACE Tenancy available upstairs at 1 Wainui Road, Raglan (previously the ASR Limited offices) with a combined administration, kitchen and toilet facility area of 260m2.

All enquiries to: Dawn Brock Wainui Road Tenancy P O Box 132 Hamilton, 3240 Ph: 07 834 3311 Email dawn.brock@jonwebb.co.nz Cogswell Road Waitetuna/Raglan 07-8255808 waitetuna@hotmail.com

APRIL Holiday Programme for children aged 5-14 Monday 29th April– Thursday 2nd of May From: 9.30 am to 2.30 pm (care outside these hours available). $45 per day or $160 for the week Learn all about horse and pony care, feeding, equipment, grooming, and connecting with horses in a fun environment. Fun exercises and games on and off the horse!

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BRIDGE TO BRIDGE FUNDRAISER RACE RESULTS: 250m 1. Sophie Carr Patterson (Otorohanga) 2. Bailey Gallagher (Hamilton) 3. Hunter Sullivan (Te Mata) Special mention for our youngest local competitor Caleb Brydon, who took part in his first open water swim!

13 years 500m 1. Hamish Kennedy (Hamilton) 2. Ocean Kereopa (Raglan) 3. Ryan Foster 500m Open 1. Rebecca Eivers (Raglan) 2. Tainui Rossi (Raglan) 3. Lana Milicich (Raglan) 1km Open 1. Mark Haimoana (Hamilton/Raglan) 2. Eiko Yoshimura (Raglan) 3. Sean Dillon (Raglan) 1.5km Open 1. Peter Aim (Raglan) 2km Open Female 1. Leah Stanley (Hamilton) 2. Sarah Mortimer (Hamilton) Sovereign Ocean Swim National Series 2013 age group winner 3. Abby Armstrong (Hamilton) 2km Open Male 1. Paul Abbott (Raglan) 2. Pat Gallagher (Hamilton) 3. Tim Greeny (Hamilton)

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Raglan Real Estate Ltd Licenced (REAA 2008)

AUCTION - Friday 17th May 2013 - 6pm Ray White Office, 21 Bow St, Raglan Enter the Auction property address in either YouTube or Google for video.

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68 Wallis St Auctioning Onsite Sunday SOLD!14th April, 12pm See you there!

LUXURY ESTATE – AN ENTERTAINERS PARADISE $1,975,000 + GST

SOLD!

FABULOUS FAMILY LIVING

We have a fabulous 3 bedroom beach home situated on a flat 1108 m2 site. The views will take your breath away, offering that great ‘being at the beach’ ambience. This home is neat and pristinely presented, featuring polished timber floors and north facing decking to capture the views and sun. Raglan’s cafes are a 5 minute walk away and so is the beach for swimming and kayaking. Raglan’s world famous surf break is a 10 minute drive. Get more than you can afford with this property. Prior Auction offers considered.

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UTTERLY AMAZING VIEWS of RAGLAN’S HARBOUR and TOWN

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• Upstairs: 3 double bedrooms, large open plan living flowing to large deck with panoramic views of the Bar, harbour and Mt Karioi • Downstairs: ideal for teenagers, extended family or work from home situation • 3 car garaging, workshop and 2 loft rooms above the garage + stand alone shed • Situated on 6385m2 (1.6 acres) • So close to town you could walk • Wonderful opportunity to purchase greenbelt property with views you really must see!

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This country oasis is located 40 minutes to Hamilton and 15 minutes drive to Raglan beaches and world famous surf breaks. View the wonderful lily ponds as you meander down the driveway, and 4 fully fenced paddocks, to a family haven offering peace and tranquillity. The main, sophisticated home is 160 m2, positioned to capture the sun, with 3 double bedrooms, double garage and a fully self-contained apartment to the rear of the house. Both house and apartment are stylish and have instant appeal. Situated on 2.74 hectares, fully fenced, with easy access to local schools. Prior Auction offers considered.

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RAGLAN SECTION – URGENT SALE / LOW RESERVE

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OPEN HOME Saturday 12pm 40a Cross St

RENTAL HOME OF THE WEEK SWEET & NEAT 17a Taipari Ave $270 pw Make the time to view this fully renovated 2 bedroom home. Polished wooden floors, new drapes, a modernised bathroom and an open fire all contribute to your comfort. The house is north facing with a deck that captures all day sun. With a lock up garage this well presented property is good value.

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One of the cheapest sections in Raglan. This 550m2 section has services to the boundary and backs on to a small bush reserve. Close to town and in a quality subdivision.

Approximately 45 minutes to Hamilton, 2 hours to Auckland. A great opportunity to secure your very own piece of Raglan!

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OPEN HOMES this weekend 20th & 21st April Saturday 12pm - 40a Cross St Saturday 12pm - 1 Lily St Saturday 1pm - 49 Hills Rd Saturday 1pm - 57 Hills Rd

Sunday 12pm - 48 Pond Rd Sunday 12pm - 44a Cross St Sunday 1pm - 57 Hills Rd

Saturday 2pm - 17 Taipari Ave

Sunday 1pm - 15 Long St

Saturday 2pm - 14 Kaitoke St

Sunday 2pm - 14 Kaitoke St

TENANT OF THE MONTH: Julie Spicer 21 Bow St, Raglan Phone: 07 825 8669 Fax: 07 825 7410 Website: www.rwraglan.co.nz Email: raglan.nz@raywhite.com

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Sunday 1pm 15 Long St

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SUN, VIEWS, LOCATION $470,000 This near new 3 double bedroom home offers easy low maintenance living. Spacious open plan dining and lounge, master has ensuite. Double garage with internal access.

Great sundrenched decking with north facing water views.

Walk to town and beach.

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• At the end of a quiet country lane sophistication, quality & privacy • Panoramic water views of Raglan harbour, own jetty • Air conditioning throughout, oversized gas fire place in formal living • 3 large dbl bdrms + s/c unit with single garage & workshop • Large gourmet kitchen, office, separate media lounge, wine cellar • In ground swimming pool, heated spa, Astroturf/concrete tennis court • Fully deer fenced, 3 bay barn and workshop