Raglan Chronicle

RaglanCHRONICLE Whaingaroa news for you weekly

12th October 2010 - Issue #221

Proudly brought to you by

oil protest p3

r

a

g

l

a

wind farm pics p8

n

.

n

e

t

.

n

what’s on p11

z

Raglan’s tourism and community website new look new feel new ideas new opportunites

make it your homepage RAGLAN Chronicle 1

dining guide

Cover

Organisers and volunteers from Raglan’s two-yearly Food Bank Drive Image: Linda Holmes

Should you wish to aquire any images from this weeks Chronicle - please contact us on 825 7076 or email your request to info@raglanchronicle.co.nz

Burger Shack Organic. Takeaway. 35 Bow St................................................................825 8117 Costas Licensed Pizzeria. Dine in, Takeaway & Delivery. 2 Bow Street.......................... 825 0976 Te Kopua Camp Store. Takeaway.Te Kopua Domain......................................................825 8761 Harbour View Hotel. Dine in & Takeaway. 14 Bow Street..............................................825 8010 Marlin Cafe & Grill. Dine in. On the Wharf.................................................................. 825 0010 Nannies Takeaways. 35 Bow Street............................................................................. 825 8842

Dear Editor In one of the previous Raglan Chronicles I read about the problems some of Raglan’s retailers seem to have with closing off Bow Street 7 Saturday mornings a year in order to facilitate the Community house market.

As a person used to travelling around Southern Europe where markets are a way of life this strikes me as odd.

In Europe retailers in small villages can’t live without their market (and nothing attracts tourists more than the promise made by closed off roads to a city centre) because without their market nobody would know there was a village to visit and there would be no shops because they simply could not exist on the locals alone (they have big supermarkets too) so if retailers over here feel the economic pinch then why is not every retailer part of the Market as a matter of principle?

Arguments such as they don’t pay tax, (Not if you earn very little such as say a couple of hundred dollars a month in the summer), we don’t sell if the road is closed (parking and access to Bow Street is not limited and possible from the bottom) which seems to be an opinion shared rather than a polled scientific fact or “it starts small but could end up big with a lot of stolen designs” (what? If only the market would be that successful , hallelujah) simply don’t hold water if you realise that in markets all over Europe retailers participate and use it to advertise their specialties or sell stuff especially sourced for the market but within their product range.

It is the cheapest and best advertisement they can get!

So I would like to call upon every retailer out there to participate at the next market and let’s call the seven blissfully closed off road days a year the Raglan Community house market weeks and market them as such all over the North Island.

Remember who made the first sacrifice so Raglan could have its nice entrance to Bow Street: the Community house.

A loss sweetened by the promise of seven Saturdays of one half of Bow Street closed off so the Community house could push its much needed profile.

Don’t give with one hand only to take it away with the other and make use of the closed off road too, set up stall outside (and make a donation to the Community house) and join the fun.

What is there to lose if you try?

Evelien Gilbert, Raglan

letter

Aloha Market Place - Sushi Takeaway. 5 Bow Street..................................................... 825 7440

Orca Restaurant and Bar. Dine in & Takeaway. 2 Wallis St...........................................825 6543 Raglan West Store. Takeaways.45 Wainui Rd...............................................................825 8293 The Shack. Dine in or Takeaway. 19 Bow Street...........................................................825 0027 The Raglan Club. Dine in or Takeaway. 22-24 Bow Street............................................ 825 8288 Zaragoza . Restaurant. Cafe. Dine in & Takeaway. 23 Bow St.......................................825 0205

RAGLAN TRUST HOSPITAL Caring for the ones you love 27 - 29 Manukau Road Ph. 07 825 8306 Fax: 07 825 8855 Email: raglantrust@xtra.co.nz

1st, 3rd and 5th Saturdays in Raglan 2nd and 4th Saturdays in Te Mata Further information: Raglan 825 8135 Parish Priest Fr Anselm Aherne: Frankton 847 56 88

RAGLAN UNION CHURCH 3 Stewart Street

* * * A warm welcome awaits you there

Sunday Service

10am - 11am Communion every 4th Sunday Kids Club: Mondays 3pm-4.30pm Opportunity Shop Saturday in the Hall 9am - 11.30am

CHURCH OFFICE Ph: 825 - 8276

RAGLAN COMMUNITY CHURCH

Sunday Service: 10am, 48 Bow Street Contact: Alex & Cher Davis, (07) 825 6562 People meeting people together meeting God

2 RAGLAN Chronicle

SUNDAY SERVICES

10am Raglan Area School 7pm Te Uku Church Pastor Roger Peart ph 07 825 5199

www.surfside.co.nz Raglan Ink Ltd home of the Raglan Chronicle Office Open Mon to Fri 9am - 4.00pm, Wainui Rd, Raglan Ph: (07) 825-7076 Fax: (07) 825-7078 Post: P.O. Box 234, Raglan Email: raglan.chronicle@xtra.co.nz Advertising & Articles The

advertising and editorial content deadline will be Monday at 12pm week of issue.

DISCLAIMER

Opinions and views expressed in the Raglan Chronicle do not necessarily represent those held by the Editors or Publishers.

Every care will be taken in the preparation and placement of submitted material but the Editors/Publishers shall not be liable for errors or omissions or subsequent effects due to the same. It is the submitters responsibility to ensure material is not libelous or defamatory. The Editors/Publishers reserve the right to abridge, alter or decline any material submitted to the Raglan Chronicle to meet the constraints of space and/or maintain a reasonable standard of language and decorum.

Wave of anger spurs rally over big oil rig Protesters will have banners and are hoping for television coverage to raise awareness of the presence of the Australian company, Origin Energy, which recently began drilling twin exploration wells Tarapunga-1 and Korimako1 located 40km offshore.

“We are pissed off and wanting to do something about this oil rig,” said Whale Bay resident Jason Beaudry – known as J – who pointed out locals weren’t notified and urged them to voice their disapproval.

“Two oil rigs, one already drilling, and nobody alerted,” he told the Chronicle, in disgust on Monday.

Saturday’s protest – organised by Board Riders Against Drilling (B-RAD) – was Raglan’s chance to “stand up”, he said.

Speakers and DJs would be on site at Manu Bay boat ramp and a community barbecue was being organised.

Locals headed out on the boats were aware of the 500m exclusion zone around the Chinese-owned Kan Tan 1V semi submersible rig, which was drilling at a depth of about 100 metres, J said. But he insisted they “do not intend to break the law”.

While B-RAD spokesperson Dominico Zapata agreed, he also said in a media release that “as surfers and residents of coastal communities we cannot afford to stand by and watch as our coastlines are infested with offshore oil drilling rigs”.

Ironically the planned protest comes just a fortnight after DOC announced a new coastal reserves policy aimed at protecting a series of “nationally significant” surf breaks around the country including both Manu and Whale Bays and Indicators.

Raglan environmentalist Malibu Hamilton, a founding member of the national Surfbreak Protection Society which made representations

over the shape of the NZ Coastal Policy Statement, said the document was “a major win for us as coastal people”.

The policy aims to ensure activities in the coastal environment do not “adversely affect” 17 iconic surf breaks.

Malibu saw the threat posed by the oil rig in Raglan waters as one of the “new wave” of concerns, along with the potential damage from other renewable energy options such as wave generators and wind farms in the ocean.

He described the latest initiatives as the “first point of colonisation of the coastal spaces which could affect the surf breaks”. Tainui hapu like himself and academic Angeline Greensill – the daughter of legendary Raglan land rights campaigner Eva Rickard – intended not just to protest but to take further action, he said.

As surfers and “ residents of coastal

communities we cannot afford to stand by and watch as our coastlines are infested with offshore oil drilling rigs.

”

Solscape’s Phil McCabe – one of several local environmentalists involved at last week’s large gathering at Poihakena Marae, where a board of inquiry met to hear residents’ concerns over Contact Energy’s proposed giant wind farm across the harbour at Te Akau – also urged locals to come out in support of Saturday’s low-key protest.

Origin Energy was not only behind the oil drilling offshore, he pointed out, but owned 51 percent of Contact Energy which was proposing on Raglan’s doorstep the biggest wind farm in the southern hemisphere.

He said it was the “cumulative effects” on land and sea that the Raglan community needed to be aware of.

7147948AA

Angry Raglan surfers and environmentalists were organising early this week a mini flotilla to head out on Saturday on a recce to the overseas-owned oil rig drilling offshore – and hoping to get as many people as possible out to Manu Bay for a peaceful protest on their return about noon.

The town’s tourist industry relied on Raglan’s “unspoilt landscape” and “integrity” which could be ruined if wind farming and oil drilling were allowed to progress.

Longtime Whale Bay residents Reuben Brown, Craig Hughes and Terry Gibbs also lamented last week what they described as the corporatisation of Raglan’s resources by overseas companies.

Reuben warned Kiwis were losing out and said the latest moves, both on land and at sea, should send “warning signals” to the Raglan community. Craig said Raglan was being inundated with unwelcome developments that could have a detrimental effect on the town.

Residents at Whale Bay were “stepping back and trying to take stock”, said Craig, of the current exploratory drilling and the proposed Te Akau wind farm.

Meanwhile Terry, who works in a “complete industrial landscape” in the northwest of Western Australia, said he feared Raglan was going to scrap. He saw the drilling for oil offshore as the “beginning of a slippery slope” and pointed to the recent disastrous BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico – the Macondo blowout – as an example of industrialisation gone wrong.

A police dive team were assessing the situation and possibly doing another dive on Tuesday, following the first on

16-18 Bow St, Raglan 8 Bow St, Raglan.

Ph: 825 Phone: 825 8300 8300

Strawberries

349 ea

599

WATER PUMP SPECIALISTS

House&&Garden Garden •• House •• Farm/Lifestyle Farm/Lifestyle •• Industrial Industrial

• Milking Machines • Milking Machines • PES Trenching Services • Irrigation & Trenching Pipeline & Cable • Pool & Spa • Pool & Spa

P 07 846 0678 F 07 846 0679

24 Hour Services

PUMP & ELECTRICAL SERVICES LTD 25 Lincoln St, Hamilton www.pumpandelectrical.co.nz

Paterson Burn Optometrists and Raglan Community House have paired up to make things a little easier for you. Simply book an eye exam with us and you’ll receive $40 worth of gift vouchers through the Community House to put towards your travel and exam costs.

To collect your gift vouchers visit

RAGLAN COMMUNITY HOUSE 45 Bow Street, ph 825 8142 Community van bookings available if required

Call 0800 678 663 (0800 OPTOMETRIST) to make your booking 387 Anglesea St, Hamilton www.patersonburn.co.nz Celebrating sight in the Waikato for 84 years

Open 7.30am - 7pm

,

1kg

Friendly, efficient service,in your community

Eye exams made easy

Monday afternoon, said Coastguard Raglan spokesman Kevin Dreaver.

A search base was set up at Raglan Police station on Sunday and the operation was being run by Waikato Search and Rescue Squad.

The missing man is John Lindsay of Kihikihi, who was diving with friends and family from their boat Venturer.

Edith Symes

Pre Cooked Sausages

13 Wallis Street, Raglan 07 825 7050 info@bizworx.co.nz

Edith Symes

Search for Diver A 36-year-old diver missing off Gannet Island since mid-afternoon last Sunday had still not been found on Tuesday when the Chronicle went to print, despite extensive police and Coastguard searches.

Chartered Accountants

Opena 7am 7 Days week.to Four Sisters Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir Cuisine awarded

1499

7pm 7 Day

Spy Valley Sav Blanc Gold medal winner

1399 RAGLAN Chronicle 3

Midweek Pamper Package

Moana Spa

Indulge yourself with a two-hour package including use of the Spa facilities, a sixty minute Signature Facial, brow tidy and healthy spa lunch.

$130 value for $80

(Appointments for weekdays & individuals only, may not be used with any other offer, valid until December 15th)

Appointments: Jenna - 825 7072

51A Whaanga Road, Whale Bay, Raglan

www.waokulodge.co.nz

Introducing Karen Karen White is thrilled to join the dedicated team of health professionals at the Herbal Dispensary and serve the Raglan community, with regards to health concerns and sustaining wellness.

Graduating from Westminster University [London] with a First Class Honours Degree [BSc] Herbal Medicine, she also holds a Diploma in Cranio-Sacral Therapy and has over 10 years clinical experience.

Working within a variety of clinical settings, including fertility, cancer and HIV, has enriched her therapeutic skills and appreciation of wholeness.

Her therapeutic interaction, is to facilitate clients understanding of their individual experience and work with their ‘inner

Jeffrey Farnham

resources’, with the appreciation that the body’s natural expression is to seek health, rather than focusing on the dis-ease process itself. Karen prescribes personalised herbal formulas in conjunction with dietary and lifestyle recommendations and combines this with cranio-sacral therapy to optimise health and well-being.

Karen is a member of the New Zealand Association of Medical Herbalists [NZAMH] and Pacific Association of Cranio-Sacral Therapists [PACT] and is dedicated to continued professional development to enhance her knowledge and to offer the best care to her clients. She has a deep understanding of her profession, having been course co-ordinator at the College of Cranio-Sacral Therapy and clinical skills supervisor at Westminster University.

D.C., B.A.

A born traveller, Karen moved to Waikato last year with her husband and runs a successful practice in Hamilton. Purchasing their home recently near Raglan, she feels humbled to finally put down ‘roots’ in an environment that resonates with her ethos of wholeness and sustainability.

Surf news

Chiropractor t. 07 825 0369 f. 07 839 7917 m. 021 227 4537 e. drjfarnham@yahoo.com

the essence of relaxation

07 825 Street, Raglan 07 8258944 8944 1212Bow Bow Street, Raglan

the essence of relaxation

sunbed

Raglan’s exclusive stockist of ‘GEO SKINCARE’ Beauty products (NZ’s only certified organic

HAIR STYLING, BEAUTY TREATMENTS, FACIALS, WAXING, RELAXATION & SPORTS MASSAGE, GIFT VOUCHERS

beauty product range)

lash tinting

brow shaping

www.essencehairbeauty.co.nz

ESSENCE OPENING MONDAY’S Call Sioux 825 6808 or 0800 084314 Email:bizzybuddyz@xtra.co.nz www.bizzybuddyz.co.nz

Karen White

At Essence we are now extending our business hours & opening on a Monday for all Hairstyling & Colouring Services for Ladies & Men. So book in now for your new “Summer Look”.

Please call 825 8944 to make an appointment or pop in to Essence @ 12 Bow Street.

Jessica Santorik claimed the Open Women’s Division of the O’Neil Sequence Surf Shop Pro over the weekend - picking up the win only in the last minute of the final.

The final, held at Makorori Beach, Gisborne saw Santorik languishing in third place in the final before posting the finalhigh 8.17 point ride with three minutes remaining. Santorik then had to battle out through the whitewash enough to turn in the dying stages of the heat, requiring a 2.4 point ride and catch a small wave. Eventually the scores came through and the ride was enough, the judges awarding her a 4.0 point ride and the win to defend her title.

Santorik will be stoked to get a win before she too flies out to Hawaii on for the final event of the ASP World Women’s World Tour.

“I am so stoked I won this event” said Santorik. “I wasn’t even going to come down to this event because I have to get ready for Hawaii and I leave on Tuesday, but this win has made the trip well worthwhile” added Santorik. Surfing NZ

Nikau Sanctuary Specialising in:

Lomi Lomi (Hawaiian Massage) Lomi ‘ili (Hawaiian Hot Stones) Acute/Chronic Pain Conditions Available 7 days a week & evenings

Robbyn Ho

Diploma of Therapeutic Massage (Maui, Hawaii).

RMT NZ NZ Registered Nurse Certified Infant Massage Instructor (IAIM)

Mob. 027 836 774

Ph. 825 7882

home based child care

Available in Raglan • Babies to 5 years • Flexible hours • 20 ECE hrs for 3 & 4 year olds • WINZ Subsidies available We are also seeking motivated educarers to provide care in their own homes

Phone 0800 jemmas

Dr Oliver Russell Dr Gill Brady Dr Marcia Mitchley

10 Bankart Street, Raglan

4 RAGLAN Chronicle

Karioi Clinic Raglan Janis Beet

CLASSICAL HOMEOPATH Cert. N.T, Dip. Hom(NZ)

32 Boundary Road, Hamilton Ph 07 854 8962 78 Upper Wainui Rd, Raglan Ph 07 825 8004 Mb 027 459 8547 Email janisbeet@gmail.com

Rogue elements no bother as museum project blessed Rain and a fire alarm conspired but failed to put a damper last week on a ceremony marking the start to a long awaited, bigticket Raglan project.

Colourful brollies went up as the showers arrived, and a few firefighters rushed off as the local siren sounded, but that aside there was no drama at last Friday’s blessing of the site of Raglan’s new million dollar-plus museum and information centre on Wainui Road off the end of Stewart Street.

Raglan ward councillor Clint Baddeley was pleased with the turnout outside the old museum – which was the town’s first fire station – on what he described as an “important” day for the local community.

An estimated 50 people gathered outside the museum to hear kaumatua Sunnah Thompson “put to bed the old building and prepare the site for the new one”.

The Ngati Mahunga kaumatua spoke during the short ceremony of the historical site’s connection with the sea and asked that the waters be calm. It was a time, he said, to “reflect on our ancestors”.

Officials at the blessing included Waikato District Council iwi and partnership manager Shane Solomon – a former businessman about town – and water & facilities general manager Richard Bax. The blessing has paved the way for demolition of the old building – now cleared of

From Post Office to Roast Office

The old Te Uku Post Office being readied for conversion to ‘Te Uku Roast Office’

Community Christmas plans come together The town’s best-known foodie has thrown his support behind a Raglan woman’s initiative to arrange a community Christmas for the elderly and others without family around.

Top chef and caterer Colin Chung – an icon for many years at Vinnies – has offered his culinary skills as Sue Oliver sets about arranging to bring together for a special celebration, possibly at the town hall, any people in the community who’d otherwise spend Christmas Day on their own.

“Christmas can be lonely,” says Sue, “if people can’t get together with their families.”

Sue, now a grandmother, reckons it’ll be no different than a Christmas at home “except there’ll be a whole lot more people”.

The idea was voiced among friends not so long ago, she says, and Colin was keen to do the cooking – then everyone else just “came to the party”.

A whole sheep’s been donated to roast on the spit and Sue’s also scored a “huge roast pork” from Forlongs where she bought new blinds recently. Now she’s thinking of approaching the store for a couple of turkeys as well.

Businesses and others in town have come up with cash donations and Sue says lots of people have offered their help.

She’s determined to make the community Christmas happen: “We need to get together and do an uplifting thing.”

Sue’s no stranger to community get-togethers. She recently organised a spiritual gathering in the town hall for local identity Noni Balinska, and over the past couple of years she and a group of friends have spread some Christmas cheer by spontaneously singing carols outside the homes of the elderly in Raglan.

Encouraging older people and others who may be alone at Christmas to join the festivities and to get that community spirit going is now Sue’s top priority.

She welcomes calls on 825 7906 from those interested.

It’s early days yet but she’s thinking of filling somewhere like Raglan Town Hall with festive food and decorations, music, a Christmas tree with all the trimmings and of course Santa Claus.

Edith Symes

its contents – and an adjacent toilet block to begin next week. The work Despite the weather, the ceremony carried on. is in the hands of Hamilton-based Raglan was such a tourist destination.

Livingstone Building NZ Ltd, the successful tender for the $1.3 million project on He said he hoped the project – which a site overlooking the Kopua estuary. “hasn’t come at great cost to ratepayers” thanks “It’s been a long time coming,” Cr Baddeley to generous grants and donations – would told the Chronicle last week. It was 12 years encourage local people to become more in fact, he said, since a new building was first involved with the museum. mooted by the Raglan & District Museum “The time is right for this to happen for our Society. community.”

Councillor Baddeley said it was a “significant” milestone for the town’s culture, heritage and history, which could be showcased not only within the local community but also to a national and international audience now that

The new museum, incorporating the town’s information centre, is set to be completed by next June. Edith Symes

Raglan Roast has been spitting out good coffee from Volcom Lane’s trendy hole-inthe-wall outlet for close to 10 years, and now that same coffee-to-go is about to be pitched to early-morning commuters – among others – as they get their motors running and head out on the highway.

The old Te Uku Post Office next to the Four Square general store on SH23 is being restored to near-original condition, says co-owner Andrew Mc Gregor, and will soon be opened as Te Uku Roast Office instead, offering the “finest roasted coffee” from six in the morning.

The place will look like the old 1920s post office, says Andrew who joined Tony Bruce and “Bobo” in the popular barista business two years ago. The idea, he adds, is to pay tribute to Te Uku’s first postmaster Ernest Moon who though confined to a wheelchair apparently provided such a great service to the community he was rewarded with an extra 20 pounds a year for his efforts.

Andrew understands Ernest Moon was also a

talented painter and has his work exhibited in the UK to this day.

Te Uku Roast Office, adds Andrew, will display local artwork for sale too. But it will be primarily a coffee shop to start with – including maybe a table or two – ready to “pump it out” this summer to catch not only commuter but also day-tripper, tourist, school and wind farm trade.

Raglan Roast downtown is already geared up for the extra business, having acquired both a 25kg and 30kg roaster to add to its current 15kg model, all of which will initially be based at the Volcom Lane outlet.

Andrew says there’s been a lot of interest in the business so far, but the boys plan to “start slowly” and evolve – perhaps further down the track using the backyard for a few farm animals to capitalise on the shop’s country flavour.

Most recently the old post office has been a studio gallery for artist Robert Currie. Before that it was run for some years as an art gallery by Te Uku sisters Vera and Nora van der Voorden. Edith Symes

New album out : Cornerstone Roots Cornerstone Roots have recently released new album ‘Future Is Now’ through Rhythm Method/MLR on October 18 The enduring Cornerstone Roots are an original and essential band representing roots reggae music in New Zealand and abroad. 2007 saw the band release their second album “Free Yourself” with the single “Home” receiving NZ on Air Video grant and the next offering ‘Future is Now’ is instores now and available nationwide.

The band has recently returned from an eightweek European tour with an astonishing response from central European countries. “We are releasing the new album in Europe next year but for now

we’re concentrating on NZ and Australia getting the music out so that we can move on to the next album”, says Brian Ruawai. The album will be released in Australia this week and they will be crossing the ditch to promote the new release later on this month.

The band will play Raglan at the Yot Club this Saturday 13th November. It will be sometime before Cornerstone Roots will play Raglan again as plans are in motion for Asia then onto Europe again early next year. The band will be supported by local act Zion Hill plus guest DJs. Tickets are available from the Yotclub or online at eventfinder.co.nz.

For more info please check their Facebook page.

RAGLAN Chronicle 5

Wind turbine blade: Te Mata School to Te Uku Wind farm

Images: thanks of Stuart Mackenzie and Katrina Goodwin

Reminder that vessel identification rule in force in Waikato As the weather warms up and summer approaches, boat owners in the Waikato are being reminded that all vessels must display a name or contact details.

The rule, enforceable from 1 July this year under Environment Waikato’s navigation safety bylaw and similar to an Auckland rule, is designed to make it easier to identify vessels needing assistance or those

breaking rules covering water users.

Power-driven vessels larger than four metres and non-powered vessels larger than six metres will be required to display a name or similar identifying mark.

Smaller vessels not fitting the above description must be marked with emergency contact details and/or

the owners’ name or contact details.

EW’s compliance and education manager Rob Dragten encouraged all water users to be familiar with the revised navigation safety bylaw which applies to the Waikato region’s harbours, rivers, lakes and coastal waters.

“The bylaw is about ensuring the safety of water

users, so it’s important that all recreational waterway users are aware of the rules.”

The revised navigation safety bylaw is available in full on Environment Waikato’s website www.ew.govt. nz/navbylaw.

The potential penalty for failing to observe the new identification rule is $200.

Christmas is knocking on the door!

Avoid that last minute panic.

Get your printing sorted at Raglan Ink, so you can relax and soak in the sun!

business cards, brochures, flyers, logos, posters, postcards, advertising, and so much more! phone: 825 7076

Raglan Ink’s A3/A4 Poster Special

only $1 per print Minumum of 10 prints - 80gsm paper only.

email: info@raglanchronicle.co.nz

2010 Oparau Acoustic Music Festival Early bird tickets for the Oparau Acoustic Festival are now available for Fri 12th and Sat 13th of this month. With the festival fast approaching its sixth year I met with organiser Lott Larson at his musical home in Kawhia for a random jam and chat.

Lott Larson is an interesting fellow and it is clear from his quirky dwelling that music is on his brain twenty four-seven. A plethora of instruments adorn his sitting room and I am suddenly drawn towards a 1950’s vibraphone which is crying out for attention.

Armed with a mallet I get carried away in a hitting frenzy and next thing I know dinner time is being announced by his young son hitting the giant Coca Cola gong which hangs comfortably on the wall.

Clearly music and the Oparau community are close to Lott’s heart as he mentions that all proceeds go towards the upkeep of the Old Oparau Hall. He is quick to point out that this is not a folk festival but an acoustic festival with a family emphasis. There will be heaps of fun to be had with a blackboard open mic

concert on the evening of Fri 12th and a 50 metre gumboot swim the following morning (bring your old gumboots for a chance to win a brand spanking new pair of Redbands).

The feature show will be held on the evening of Sat 13th at the Oparau Hall with Raglan alternative folk rock band Hand me downs being one of the headlining acts. Other acts include twin banjo onslaught BB and Alex, Ragtime piano wizard Kevin Hanna and the Mingoloids (a seven piece jazz big band performing compositions by Charles Mingus).

Early bird tickets are just $35 which includes all events, workshops and camping or you can come to the main event on Sat 13th which starts at 8pm and watch five bands for just $25. Kids enter for free with a paying adult. Gates open at noon on Friday 12th.

If you would like to purchase an early bird ticket please email Lott at bsa_nut@hotmail.com or call him on 07 871 0003. For further info visit www. oparauacousticfestival.com.

Lucy Cioffi, Music reporter

Animal Health Column For Raglan People + their Pets

Ask the Anexa team: Each month a member of the Anexa team answers readers’ pet related issues. e-mail yours to: info@raglanchronicle.co.nz

Q: A: Q: A:

With the early onset of summer temperatures should we look be looking at starting our stock zinc programme for facial eczema prevention, earlier than usual? F. Johnston Zinc treatment of water supplies should begin; starting at a low level in December as usual. It is unlikely that the current warm weather will make a direct difference to the onset of F.E. but growth patterns and weather from December on may. Monitor spore counts to decide when to start if you are using zinc in the form of drench or bolus for facial eczema prevention.

Should I accept a bull that has not been tested for BVD? B. Samson Whether or not you accept an untested bull depends on the individual circumstances of your particular herd and farm. By and large it is wise to use a bull which has been tested and vaccinated for BVD to lower the risk of BVD related fertility problems and persistently infected calves being born.

Anexa News Update

Protect your pet from the summer heat

Raglan alternative folk rock band ‘Hand me Downs’

“He Puawaitanga” Exhibition Students from Toi Paematua – Maori Visual Arts Programme at Te Wananga o Aotearoa will be exhibiting a selection of their works at the Old School Arts Centre from Saturday.

The students are working towards a three-year diploma in Raunagi (Multi media) and have been studying at Poihakena Marae since last April.

The course takes students at levels four, five and six and is noho-based, meaning students live-in at the marae for a weekend every fortnight.

For student Lucretia Perkins, who is juggling study with being a mum, this timetable is much more manageable than the usual Monday to Friday. She says teaching weekends are a mix of workshops and individual creative time. “We tend to stay up until 2-3am,” she says.

This year the group also visited several Raglan artists to gain inspiration and ideas. The students carried out a wood firing with Clare Wimmer at the Hamilton Potters Society, visited clay artists Robyn Lloyd, Susan Flight and Carla Ruka and took part in a stone sculpture workshop with Tai Meuli.

The end of year exhibition, which is entitled “He Puawaitanga” meaning blossoming, will showcase works from around fifteen level four and five students.

There will be an Opening Preview on Saturday 13 November at 6pm with drinks and nibbles. The exhibition will be open for two weeks from 10am4pm daily.

Heatstroke is a killer of pets in the hot New Zealand summer. Leaving your dog in a car - even with the windows down - can lead to a nasty death.

A dog in a hot car is an absolute emergency. Overheating can rapidly lead to failure of the body’s organs and irreparable damage. It takes less than 15 minutes for this to happen. If you notice a distressed dog in a closed up car contact the owner, the SPCA or the police immediately.

Once the dog is removed from the car wet the dog thoroughly with cold liquid - if no water is available then soft drink will do. Do not wrap the wet dog in a towel - this actually insulates the dog and makes the situation worse. If the dog does not appear to recover within 5-10 minutes seek emergency veterinary attention.

No Vaccination = No Vacancy!

Don’t Feed Your Pet Junk Food!

The holiday time of year is approaching all too quickly. If your pet’s vaccinations are not up-to-date, they may not be allowed into a Not all foods are created equal so make sure your pet gets the best diet possible! boarding facility.

As vetsboarding we cannot facilities emphasise have enoughparticular the importance of good nutrition for yourso Some vaccination requirements pet, to ensure good health. Diets need to be tailored to the specific needs of your enquire when you make your booking. In the case of dogs, make pet to ensure they lead a healthy life. sure that your dog has had a Kennel Cough vaccination. This is often There areroutinely many reasons why youdog should consider regularly. feeding your pet with pet food not given unless your is kennelled purchased from your vet.

Even if you think your dog is up to-date, this vaccine may not have Advice: Your pet’s dietary needs may as they grow been administered so it would pay tochange check with your vet.and age. Your vet/ vet nurse can offer advice on the best nutrition for all life stages of your pet.

Desexing Puppies and Kittens Range: Vet-Only pet food offers a wide range of special diets, such as oral care, weight loss and hairball control.

Desexing refers to the operations also known as “neutering, spaying, Tailor-made: Large-breed dogs have different nutritional needs than smaller castrating or fixing”. dogs and therefore need different formulations.

Breed specifi foods are These operations render thedietanimal incapable of creproducing formulated to help control or prevent some of the typical health problems of offspring. each breed. Your vet also has access to prescription diets designed for specific The desexing operation is most commonly performed on kittens or health conditions. puppies at about 5-6 months of age, before they reach puberty.

Much lesswill mess to clean food highlynicer, digestible – therefore less Desexing often makeup: a Quality pet into a ismuch cleaner companion mess and smell when your pet goes to the toilet. with more socially acceptable behaviours. management: Obesity is the mostabout common form of malnutrition in theor IfWeight you have any queries or concerns having your pet puppy pets ofneutered, today. Feeding pets an quantity food is very High kitten please doappropriate not hesitate to ofcontact yourimportant. local Animal qualityCentre food tends to We make animal feel fullto and satisfi ed with a smaller quantity.

Health clinic. arethe only too happy help out.

Attention readers

Dental health: Dental problems are the second most common health problem that we see in our patients. Vet-Only pet foods have special features to help keep your pet’s mouth healthy.

Taste: Your pets will love it! Vet-Only diets have a high acceptance rate among pets. But for extra reassurance all our foods are 100% guaranteed. If your pet doesn’t like it we will refund the purchase price.

Be in quick!

The link between good nutrition and health is well proven in humans and animals, so you want to feed the best food you can to yourA pets.

We believe feeding a top LAST CHANCE TO RECEIVE 10% DISCOUNT quality veterinary diet will result in a longer and better quality life for your pet. If ON ALL PACKETS OFofFLEA, TICK AND come WORM you are in doubt about the quality the diet your pet is receiving, and see us. We can advise on the best diet for your pet’s health.

TREATMENTS – MUST END 3OTH NOVEMBER Anexa, 40 Bow Street, Raglan P: 07 825 8390

RAGLAN Chronicle 7

Lawn bowls Labour Weekend usually signifies a change in the seasons and we weren’t disappointed this year...Saturday loomed a sunny day...no wind and no rain! Time to have some fun and enjoyment!

Eighteen members rolled along for a rollup and so we played two very competitive games of Triples. Blue Stephens, Heather Dalbeth and Cedric rolled up the winners with two wins and +28 points. Eileen Stephens, Jim Ardern and Don Davis-Goff rolled up in 2nd place with 2 wins and +22 points with 13 points lost, and Denny Robertson, Beti Broome and Brenda Waters rolled up in 3rd place also with 2 wins and +22points but with 19 points lost. A lot of bartering flowed across the greens in good humour, which of course kept things sparking. Mmmm .

Wednesday 27th Oct saw us host our first Summer Tournament, sponsored by Anexa Total Veterinary Solutions. Four teams from Frankton Junction Bowling Club, two each from Frankton Railway, Ngaruawahia and

Huntly, and one each from Taupiri, Hillcrest, Hamilton City and Hamilton United Women’s Club, plus six of our locals teams, enjoyed the great atmosphere of hospitality, music and good companionship.

On such a lovely sun shiny day how could one not enjoy oneself. Unfortunately, we locals dipped out again on the prize-money... our visitors proved too good again. Terry Pascoe, Jim Martin and Brad Pascoe rolled up the winners, with 4 wins and +54 points Russell and Val Johnston with Ray Finlay from Hillcrest rolled up in 2nd place also with 4 wins but with +51 points. Margaret Jamieson, Pete Erickson and Judi Bishop from Frankton Junction rolled up in 3rd place with 3 wins and +58 points, then Ron Hayes team from Hamilton Cosmopolitan Club rolled up in 4th place also with 3 wins but with +55 points. Some games were very close while others were won handsomely ...such is bowls! No one could fault our wonderful greens, they are such a pleasure to play on, thanks guys.

Winners of Oct tournament L-R Jim Martin, Terry Pascoe and Brad Pascoe from Taupiri.

BUSINESS HOUSE BOWLS: This is due to start on Tuesday 16th November, 5.45 pm, at the Bowling Club, 19 James Street. No experience is needed... come along, have fun, and learn. BBQ ($5 for non-players), many raffles, Bar open (no eftpos), wear flat soled shoes, and a warm jacket.

HAVE YOU GOT YOUR TEAM ENTERED? Thanks to those teams who have already

entered, so keen to get going ! Good on you.

ALL WELCOME Remember, if you don’t have a team but would like to play, then contact us beforehand so we can organise a team for you, thanks. Entry forms are available from our contact persons or at the Bowling Club. ... Contacts: Ruth 8258108, Eileen 8258323 Sue 8250519.

Meantime ...Happy Bowling.....Eileen

Raglan Horticultural Society Get mulching now and win a free cubic metre!

The final meeting for the year will be held on 16 November in the Union Church Hall at 1.15pm.Our theme for the meeting is Roses.

The speaker will tell us about their cultivation and we ask our members to bring a basket of roses from their garden.

The topic for the Interest Table is anything depicting roses ie china,pictures.

Don’t forget a small plate of food for afternoon tea, a special treat for our last meeting.

If you intend to come to the Christmas Party on 7 December please bring $20 to cover the cost.

This should be a very interesting meeting so do try to attend.

Ragan Golf Club Report What a great start the weather has made to November and nowhere is feeling its effects more than Raglan Golf Club. The course is looking beautiful and with its annual Spring maintenance going ahead unhindered it is playing better than ever.

so why not pop in and see us and before you know it you will be joining in the fun. Whilst the Veterans competition still meets every Tuesday and the Ladies on a Wednesday the next big competition will be the Century 21 Raglan Christmas Open on Sunday 5th December.

The first Club scramble of November saw a good field and some excellent scoring with Danny Te Moananui taking a win with 43 stableford points. Kathy Ashby narrowly lost out on a ballot coming in with the same score but having to settle for second place. A ballot had to sort out third and fourth as well with Chris Parker just edging out Bill Lee on 42points.

If you want to join the members on a Sunday new members are always welcome

If you can’t make that the very popular Whanau Challenge is on Boxing Day and is always an excellent day as teams of five compete in a festive challenge with the emphasis on fun.

For details of membership or for information about any of our competitions please call into the club and speak to us, Sundays are always a good day as there is someone who can help you at the club all day. Stuart Doran

With spring upon us it is time to get out into the garden before summer hits. Making some veggie beds will reap the rewards of lovely fresh produce and save money on the food bill.

Trees, veggies and flower gardens all love compost and mulch. Compost is full of natural plant foods and beneficial microbes that help your soil improve every time you apply it. Mulch keeps the soil cool and moist in the hot summer months and protects it from strong UV rays and less evaporation means a whole lot less watering. Earthworms are free garden labour, they especially love compost and mulch too, their burrows improve drainage of the soil and they munch away on the mulch providing more food to your plants.

Wow that all sounds great! SO where to get some compost or mulch?

Xtreme Waste has piles of mulch available this spring made locally from all our garden waste that gets dropped off. It’s a wonderful two in one mix of fine black compost and coarser mulch material. After you put it on the worms drag all the compost into the soil and the woody stuff stays on top as a mulch for Summer.

Xtreme mulch is $35.00/ cubic metre, that’s a good trailer full, or you can buy it bagged which is easier to move around the garden. A spring special on for the next month is 3 bags for $10.00.

You can get your trailer filled by the digger on Wednesdays or we can deliver bulk to your place (call 8256509 for details).

Go in to win a cubic metre of our mulch delivered to your door (Raglan only) by filling in our compost survey form between 5th to 24th November. We want to know what you think of our compost products, what we can improve and what else we could provide. Forms are available from Kaahu’s Nest Shop @ the Recycling Centre and from Whaingaroa Environment Centre in the front room of the Town Hall.

Rebels hockey team 2010 Its that time of year when raglan rebels hockey team goes over the hill to hamiltion to play the summer league.

Its a 6-aside game 15 minutes each way with rolling subs its fast and we have to be fit the weather is hot and the competition is hard. This year the summer league consits of 43 teams from primary and intermedite schools from all over the Waikato which is great to see as the NZ Blacksticks men and women are up there with the best in the world as hockey is getting popular with the younger kids. The Rebels hockey team has been going 3 seasons now with a couple of players in there third year, Matthew Hill from Raglan School Brent Hayes and Hunter Sullivan from Te Uku School, Tor from Maeroa with some new kids joined the team this year it gives the kids a chance to try a new sport which is not played in schools and no winter teams available in Raglan

so this is a great opportunity to come and join this team. The Rebels team kids consists of kids from Raglan School, Te Uku School, Te Mata School, and Maeroa School.The Rebels team has had a great start the first 3 weeks of hockey so far with 6 games we have won 5 out of our 6 games which puts up on top of the table against all the city teams some of these Hamilton teams have Waikato rep players year 5,6,7.8, And those kids really stand out so the Rebels are playing against some of the best young hockey player this year. The Rebel team practise on concrete tennis courts once a week as other schools may have there own astro turf,these kids have great repect for each other and real enthusiatic to learn and devlop new skills every week they play they improve with each game its get to see as a coach.

Thanks to the parents that support me and let me be part of their hockey success experience and fun.

Thanks Amanda Sullivan

Back row: Madison Cobham/Petch, Sean Dillon, Brent Hayes, Coach Amanda Sullivan, Tor Peterson, Matthew Hill. Front row Chloe Hayes, Hunter Sullivan.

Visions of marauding tribes came to me as I sat in my car overlooking Manu Bay out toward the oil rig that sits off our coast.

Back in the day throughout the world marauding tribes in search of resources, power and or revenge might arrive at any moment. It was the way of the world. If a tribe was so inclined and wanted something that someone else had, they organized a bunch of warriors and went in, did the business and took what it was they wanted. They gave no warning of their premeditated assaults. They overpowered and gave little care to how they treated the recipients their ravaging ways and how they left the place. It was standard practice... at least for some tribes.

The marauding tribes of todays world are large corporations and there is little difference. They smell resources from miles away and they want those resources to feed the machine and add zeros to their bottom lines. In todays world, what the corporation

letter

OPINION: Marauding Tribes... by Phil McCabe

Dear Editor In the Raglan Community House Newsletter published last week, a number of organisations in Raglan were thanked for their support as we move to trial a new market site layout which will enable the main street to remain open on Market Days.

wants the corporation gets. They operate within accepted practice, ie. the current laws of the land.

They muster up their troops and design surprise attacks on the communities that traditionally hold the resources. They overpower and overwhelm the resisters and they plunder the treasures. They exert their presence by coercion and they solicit submission with propaganda. “We come with the blessing of your leaders to serve the greater good and help you meet your needs.” Our needs??

I omitted to include the Raglan Club in this list and I wish to apologise most sincerely for the oversight and to publicly express our thanks for the support that the Raglan Club gives to the Community House, not just in relation to market days but in so many other ways.

We are very grateful for the continued support and assistance that the Raglan Club gives to us.

Chrissy Hodkinson

The might of the modern marauders is far greater than those of yesteryear. Their capacity to cause calamity is immense. They are relentless and they are lining up on new Zealand’s shores. On our shores.

Coordinator, Raglan.

It’s late at night. I tip toe around the village with lit torch and whispered message, “A large war party from Terra Australis Incognita is flanking to the north and the west. We are nearly surrounded. Wake up and prepare for battle.”

SERVICE & ADVICE

Wind farm proposal Last Thursday Poihakena Marae hosted the Ministry for the Environment Board of Inquiry into Contact Energy’s 180 turbine wind farm proposal along Raglan’s northern coastline. Eight Raglan submitters opposed to the application took the opportunity to expand on their original submissions lodged in November 2008.

• Timber • Hardware • Wallboards • Tools • Insulation • Mouldings • Doors

Orion Energy who also owns 51% of Contact Energy.

The Board of Inquiry has a final day in Tuakau on the 15th of November to hear the Contact Energy closing submissions before taking time to review the volumes of information that they have heard over the month long hearing and making a decision.

Phil McCabe

Loss and disruption of historical sites of great importance, loss of our natural coastal landscapes, unknown risks to Maui Dolphin, risks to rare birds and bats and the protection of our tourism industry and coastal lifestyles as we know them were among the issues raised by local submitters. A strong feeling that the Raglan community had been unfairly bypassed early in the consultation process by the Australian owned company ran through the submissions.

Coincidentally the hearing was held the day after the first of the Te Uku wind farm turbines had blades installed and only a few days after an oil rig parked up off Raglan’s coast. Interestingly the exploratory drilling rig is commissioned by Australian company

APPLIANCE SERVICING

• Precut Prenail • Trusses • Fencing • Cement • Paint • Bathrooms • Kitchens

FREE QUOTES • REGULAR DELIVERY SERVICE

Ph: 0800226664 Fax: 856 4789

Email: sales@acornbuilding.co.nz

Web: www.acornbuilding.co.nz OPENING HOURS: Mon-Fri: 7.30 - 5pm, Sat: 8 - 2pm Closed Sun & Public Holidays

www.acornbuilding.co.nz

BOBCAT SERVICES

BUILDERS

BUILDERS

For a Swiss Quality Job • New Homes • Renovations (plans available) • Decks • Fences

ARBORIST

Eric Harder

Qualified Carpenter/ Builder

• Chunky Wooden Outdoor Furniture

Mob. 027 376 7272

• Free Quotes

David Shilton • NEW HOMES • ALTERATIONS • ADDITIONS • PAINT/FINISH KITCHENS • DECKS

mob: 027 662 3260 ph: 07 825 7296 email: dlshilton@xtra.co.nz

BUILDERS

RAGLAN Chronicle 9

BUILDERS

ENGINEERING

KITCHENS

CONCRETE SERVICES

FENCING

MINISKIPS

Concrete Cutter Windows • Doorways • Hole Drilling Decorative Cutting • Expansion Joints Kerb Crossings • Cowshed Alterations Removal of Concrete Structures etc Floor Sawing and Grinding

FENCING • • • •

POOL FENCES AUTOMATICGATES SECURITY FENCE BALUSTRADES

NEW ROOFS REPAIRS

15% ON LABOUR COST FOR RAGLAN RESIDENTS

Contact for FREE QUOTE

PHONE ROSS 021 782 280 07 825 8678

RAGLAN AUTOGATES autogates@live.com phone 825 8084 mobile 021 263 8698

ELECTRICIANS

FLOORING/CARPET

RE ROOFS SPOUTING

Reliable quality service Locally owned and operated

DISCOUNT

Phone Rob Short 0274 846 124 or A/H 825 0246

ROOFING

SEPTIC TANK SERVICES PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

R&R Septic Tank Cleaning

carpet | vinyl | porcelain & ceramic tiles | cork floor sanding | timber flooring | concrete polishing

Phone Tom: 021 1130 402 or 825 7470

ph 825 8777 mob 027 660 9924 9924 showroom 53 Wainui Rd, Raglan

TILING

LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES

Tony 021

763 707

PLUMBING

WATER SERVICES

LAWNS / LANDSCAPING

Locally Owned and Operated Domestic Tank Fills

Wash Down Services

Tank Cleaning

Raglan and Surrounds

Prompt 7 Day Service Ph 825 7882 or 0274 933 576

If you become a regular advertiser...

THIS SPACE COULD BE YOURS Contact the Raglan Chronicle on 07 825 7076 or email us on: info@raglanchronicle.co.nz

10 RAGLAN Chronicle

If you become a regular advertiser...

THIS SPACE COULD BE YOURS Contact the Raglan Chronicle on 07 825 7076 or email us on: info@raglanchronicle.co.nz

what’s on FRIDAY 12 NOVEMBER. Bahá’í Faith Raglan Community to host Holy Day for Waikato District to celebrate the anniversary of the birth of Bahá’u’lláh, prophet/founder of the Faith Friday 12th November with sunset beach picnic near airport from 7pm. “This is the Day whereon the All-Merciful hath come down in the clouds of knowledge, clothed with manifest sovereignty. He well knoweth the actions of men.”

--Proclamation of Bahá’u’lláh.

Information phone 825 0092 www.bahai.org.nz

SUN 14 NOVEMBER @ RAGLAN AREA SCHOOL. SurfsideKids zone. 10am.

Enquiries 825 5199.

MON 15 NOVEMBER @ THE UNION CHURCH HALL. Care & Craft. 9.30am.

MON 15 NOVEMBER @ TE UKU CHURCH HALL. Surfside Mainly Music.

9.30am.

RAGLAN LIGHT EXERCISE GROUP. Meets Mon, Wed & Thurs 10-11am @ the Old Gospel Hall, Raglan West.

MON 15 NOVEMBER @ THE RAGLAN CLUB. 500 cards, 1pm.

WED 17 NOVEMBER 24 NOV @ BLACKSAND

CAFE. “Outwest” - A charcoal graphic Sketch series by Brigid Allan. I week only WED 17 NOVEMBER @ TE UKU CHURCH HALL. Surfside Mainly Music.

9.30am.

WED 17 NOVEMBER. RAGLAN RAMBLERS. Meet 9am at the car park next to the Fire Station. Explore the caves, glow-worms and waterfalls at Adventure Waikato.

WED 17 NOVEMBER @ BLACKSAND CAFÉ.

Knitting Circle from 9.30am.

All welcome.

Beginners welcome.

FOOD FOREST GARDENING, RAGLAN WEST. 8 – 10am Thursday mornings.

THURS 18 NOVEMBER @ COMMUNITY HOUSE. SurfsideYouth group van pickup 7.15pm. Enquiries 825 5199.

THURS 18 NOVEMBER @ THE RAGLAN CLUB. Ecuhre. All welcome. 6pm.

TE MATA SCHOOL GARDEN RAMBLE

Sun 28 November 2010 Tickets $15 available from Te Mata School or Raglan Info Centre. For further information, Ph. Teresa Hayes 825 8562

gig guide

FRIDAY 12 NOVEMBER @ YOT CLUB. FUNK ‘N DISORDERLY. DJ’s Riot Boy & Blank Flag. $5 entry.

FRI 12 NOVEMBER @ ORCA. EMMA G (award winning singer,songwriter) & Grace Falls- Pop/Rock $10 (includes 1 free house pour drink).

SATURDAY 13 NOVEMBER @ YOT CLUB. CORNERSTONE ROOTS. Album release party with Zion Hill and guests. $20 tickets from eventfinder.co.nz and venue $25 door sales.

SAT 13 NOVEMBER @ ORCA. GYPSY PICKERS. Multi Instrumental, roots, rock, reggae, jazz, blues, soul, bluegrass $10 (includes 1 free house pour drink).

WEDNESDAYS @ YOT CLUB. LOW KEY. Free pool, $5 beers.

CHEAP TUESDAYS @ ORCA. $4 drink specials + free pool comp.

WEDNESDAY 17 NOVEMBER @ VINNIES. Cocktail night with Chanelle Davis, Cocktails and Nibbles Menu, No-Cover doors at 8pm

courses, classes & workshops CAPOEIRA ANGOLA. Monday’s 7.00pm. Scout Hall. $5 pp.

PERCUSSION CLASSES. Mondays & Wednesdays.

6.00pm. G Building Raglan School. &10 p/p.

MEDIC FIRST AID CLASSES. Workplace first aid. Ph 027 231 8805.

For Sale

It’s our 3rd BIRTHDAY! “THANK YOU” to all our Valued Customers for your support and enjoying our fresh eclectic range xx

For hire

F L O O R S A N D I N G EQUIPMENT for hire. Ph Raglan Flooring 825 8777.

BOUNCY CASTLE FOR HIRE, entertainment for the kids. Vicki 8257575.

Garage Sale SAT 13 NOVEMBER @ 22 KAITOKE ST. 9am.

Something for everyone.

For lease OFFICES/ SHOP GALLERY or CLINIC

For lease in Raglan’s CBD. 70sqm approx, located on 1st floor above Raglan Hot Roast Shop. Suit offices, studio, clinic etc with massive harbor views, large deck & possible accommodation.

Phone property manager on 021 363465

To let

RURAL WAINUI RD. 3 BEDRM DOWNSTAIRS APARTMENT FOR RENT - $300 neg - Aircon. Newly renovated.

Wrap around decks. Awesome harbour and mountain views . Suit couple or single person. Phone 0273355267.

H O L I D A Y ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE XMAS DAY – 13 JAN. Sleeps 10 people, would suit family or families. $1000p/ w. Upper Wainui Rd. Ph 825 7897 or 0274 257 897.

“let’s record a song” If you’ve ever thought about recording a song as a CD present for that special person or to celebrate an occasion like Xmas, Raglan’s own Karioi Sound recording studio can cater for that very idea, whether it’s a song, a tune or an entire album you have in mind!

Professional Services & Reasonable Rates dave maybee (07) 825 8792, 0274 919 574 maybee@xtra.co.nz

RAFFLE

What a wonderful community we live in.

When someone has been dealt a life threatening illness, this brilliant community pulls together, like no place else.

We are fundraising for a beautiful, giving, local family , please support us by viewing / purchasing tickets to this fantastic raffle.

We have 25 prize draws, all donated by assorted local businesses, prizes on show in the front window of “Jet”. Tickets available to purchase from Skoot, Raglan Surf Co, Scintilla, Jet and Atamira.

Be quick, $2 per ticket, 3 for $5, loads of chances to win so many fantastic prizes.

Wanted

Found PENDANT FOUND on Upper Wainui Rd. Ph 825 7076.

Casual work wanted COLOUR ME BEAUTIFUL (CMB) consultant now resident in Raglan. For appointments phone 021 745 007

Public Notices WHAINGAROA TOY LIBRARY AGM. Thurs 18 November. 7.30pm. 64 Hills Rd. 825 7332. All welcome.

RAGLAN VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADE NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Raglan Volunteer Fire Brigade will take place as follows: Date: Wednesday 1st December 2010 Start time: 1930 hours Venue: Raglan Volunteer Fire Brigade, 11 Wainui Rd Raglan

CASH PAID FOR CARCARS ENGINES TRACTORS TRUCKS OLD MACHINERY GOING OR NOT DERELICT & UNWANTED FREE PICKUP

sea KIN massage & skin therapy (formerly Bliss)

Living Gifts

Lilypot Florist.

Diana 021 448 104 Petals worldwide

November Special

Half-price

Wednesdays for skin treatments

+ FREE Sea-Chi

Lymph stimulating treatment.

Microdermabrasion & skin specialist

Ph 825 5742 BEAUTIFUL FAIRY, BALLET dresses, sequined shoes, wands, headbands, really good prices, Spiderman and Batman also available. Phone Vicki to view 8257575.

PIANO. $300. Good order, great as a learner. Your cost to collect. Phone Jo to view. 825 0053 / 027 246 2620 150 BABY MACADAMIA NUT TREES. Delivery free. $6.50 each. Ph 07 825 7577.

CHEAP PLANTS AND POTS. Ph 825 6523 / 021 296 9348.

Bankart St.

Great range of gifts. Layby now for Christmas.

5 Wainui Road RACOON SKIN RUG. Right Up My Alley, Volcom Lane. www.ruma.co.nz OLD GLASS FISHING FLOATS, Japanese. Right Up My Alley, Volcom Lane. www. ruma.co.nz

Raglan Hospital Charitable Trust Board Annual General Meeting To Be Held on Monday 29 November 2010 7.30pm At The Raglan Fire Brigade Hall Wainui Road Raglan

RAGLAN Chronicle 11

12 RAGLAN Chronicle