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17th December 2015 - Issue #474

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Swim Club seeking greater pool use

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pool to prevent a disaster from happening.

When no-one is around, children are jumping the fence and swimming under the pool cover, says club committee member Hinemoa Rossi.

Just recently, six kids were caught in the pool, with their skateboards, underneath the pool cover.

“The next time it might be someone floating underneath the cover when we take it off,” she says.

The club wants more members so people don’t swim in the pool illegally and to help protect the property.

It also requires more volunteers to take swimming lessons, lane swimming sessions and play sessions to keep the pool open more often and so that the community can swim in it responsibly.

The club recently lost Mel Brydon, who “single-handedly ran the swim club and lessons,” says Hinemoa.

Currently there are just seven committee members who take care of the organisation and swim sessions.

“It would be really nice if we didn’t Dear Editor, I am angry and rather than rant and rave to little avail in the Raglan District Council Office, I am putting my concerns on paper.

After being away for a week, I arrived home to see that my road had been sprayed. This was obvious as the grass on the berne and in the drains was burnt by the poison. This ugly sight is a feature of roads throughout the Waikato District (great for our "Clean Green" image??) and it concerns me. On the one hand, we pay rates to have a contractor spray the road verges with poison that enters our waterways and ocean, and on the other hand we pay rates to the Waikato Regional Council to clean up our waterways and protect the bio-diversity, the fauna and flora of the region. Does that make any sense to you?

This was going through my mind as I pulled up to my house, to discover that not only had the road verge been sprayed but also the drain on my property berne.

have to be here five days a week.”

If the pool isn’t open due to a lack of volunteers, children jump the fence.

“We are figuring out how to police it,” says Hinemoa.

Last season the covers had been ripped, beer bottles thrown in the pool and impromptu parties held there in the weekend.

A CCTV camera is due to be put up – the signs have already been ordered.

No-trespassing signs will also be erected.

“The public liability is huge.

It costs $25 to join the club, which allows you to have $2 swims from November to April. All the revenue goes back to the club.

The club also hosts the annual bridge to bridge swim as a fundraiser.

It is also looking at other ways to keep the pool occupied and earning money, such as hiring it out to fitness groups or learning scuba diving.

Anyone who can help out with the swim club can contact the committee members by email: raglanswimclub@ gmail.com. Volunteers are required to know first aid and be reliable.

Inger Vos Despite having two signs that state "No Spray Zone" that were put up by the District Council when I requested that my berne not be included in the spraying free-for-all frenzy. Both signs are visible from the road.This is not the first time that this has occured, despite the signs.

I am angry. I grow an organic garden and have done so for thirty years. I feel that my life style is compromised. That despite being a rate payer, despite doing the right thing and contacting the District Council that I do not want to be sprayed, despite having signs on my property that indicate this, I am not being heard by the Waikato District Council. I am at my wits end and do not know what else to do.

Is there anyone else who has similar concerns? Perhaps a solution would be that we can opt in to being sprayed rather than the present system of having to opt out--which is not working? It may even save rate payers some money.

Gillian Marie, Raglan.

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Muddy fight for honours in Raglan Karioi Trail

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he Raglan Karioi Trail is a family affair for Mike, Sam, George and Joan Loten.

Kids Mini Karioi Trail: 1 Kahn Sweetman, Raglan, 11.09; 2 Txema Mazet Brown, Raglan, 11.12; 3 Riley Hartgill, Waitetuna, 11.18.

24km women’s race: 1 Dawn Tuffery, Hamilton, 4.25.38; 2 Joan Loten, Raglan, 4.47.01; 3 Suzanne Dudding, Onehunga, 4.56.51.

24km men’s race: 1 Sjors Corporaal, Galatea, 2.49.54; 2 Lance Dowie, Murapara, 2.57.57; 3 Chris Morrissey, 2.58.03.

24km team: 1 Big Fred and Little Ted/Mike and Sam Loten, Raglan, 3.53.21; 2 Kovo MacDonald and Oscar Emery, Hamilton, 4.09.24; 3 Team Ozone/Jim Burcham and Matt Taggart, Raglan, 4.16.29.

10km women’s race: 1 Rhonda Parry, Hamilton, 2.00.23; 2 Greer Hawley, Auckland, 2.39.22; 3 Jo Knowles, Raglan, 2.58.22.

10km men’s race: 1 Karl Smith, England, 1.45.38; 2 Simon Stewart, Raglan, 1.49.04; 3 Kyle McGowan, Te Awamutu 1.53.06.

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There must have been a queue for the shower in the Loten household in Raglan on Saturday afternoon.

Dr Mike and Joan, their children Sam and George, and Joan’s sister, Maureen Glassey from Auckland, all took part in races in the Raglan Karioi Trail, which went down as the muddiest yet in the three years it’s been running.

Most of the competitors crossed the finish line with muddy shoes, mud all up their legs, muddy butts, muddy hands and arms and muddy faces.

The weather was good for the runners, but not so great for the volunteers who had to brave the wet and cold conditions, says organiser Francois Mazet.

Between them, the Lotens took home two medals: Sam, 10, and Dr Mike won the 24km team event as Big Fred and Little Ted and Joan won the 40-59-year-old category (second overall) in the women’s 24km race.

“It’s our favourite running race,” says Dr Mike. “Running on our local mountain through beautiful bush; the vibe is friendly and supportive from the runners and volunteers.

“Francois has created the best post-run activities: a kids race, free beer (sponsored

by Good George) and sausages, generous spot prizes. Fantastic!”

Francois says the level of competiveness in the men’s race was “absolutely amazing” this year. “The fight for the podium was quite intense.”

The overall winner of the 24km race, which sees competitors twice reach the summit of Mt Karioi, was five-times Goat Alpine Adventure Run champion Sjors Corporaal, from Galatea, Bay of Plenty.

His time of 2.49.54 was the fastest time in the history of the event.

A share-milker and pig hunter, Sjors is used to running in mountains with pigs strapped to his shoulders, Francois says.

Sjors says the Karioi race is nothing like he has ever done before.

“All the mud and the roots and a hell of a lot of climbing … you are just tested the whole time.”

Chris Morrissey, from Tauranga, who came third and won the Karioi Trail the last two years, says there was a lot more competition this year and it was “a good battle”. “The last two years it was quite dry.

This year it was totally different.”

Carl Fischer, who came in fourth place, says the race was “epic, so steep and treacherous”. “This reminds me of the Kaimai Goat (a 20km in the Kaimai Mamaku Forest Park, Bay of Plenty) but on steroids.”

Raglan’s Tom Welby, who recently won the Tarawera Trail Marathon and was the local favourite to win the Karioi Trail, came fifth.

The fastest woman to do the 24km was Dawn Tuffery of Hamilton. Dawn and Sjors each won a Suunto watch, sponsored

by Trek ’n’ Travel, for their effort.

The race is based on the Swann family farm on Karioi Rd, with three generations of the family taking part, either as volunteers or competitors. Mason and Cody Swann were among the 24 kids taking part in the 2km Mini Karioi Trail.

Francois says it was good to see some of the sponsors entering the race, like Dave Peacocke, in the 10km race, and Matt Taggart, who entered the team event.

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He says the 10km race was introduced this year as an opportunity for runners to test their metal on the mountain, to see if they can do it.

Some competitors who enter don’t realise that trail running means the terrain is such that you won’t actually be able to run a lot of the time, he says.

Co-organiser Rachel Brown says trail running is becoming more popular and the Karioi event is becoming a bit bigger every year.

She says from this year’s event there will be “a whole bunch of people who will want to beat Sjors”.

“The thing they love, when they come in all exhausted, is all the people who helped out along the trail, they’re amazed that there is a drinks station at the top of the mountain, and they like that it’s not commercial … it’s grassroots and a bit of mud.”

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aglan Community Radio sure does cater for all ages and tastes these days. Take the Peanut Butter Jammin’ Time show, for instance, put together on Wednesday nights by a trio of local schoolboys who squabble and take prank calls, and who sometimes play the kind of music they know will annoy their fathers.

“I played Anthrax for my Dad,” 13-year-old Dughall Eadie told the Chronicle wickedly last week of the heavy metal American band which many listeners might be able to take only in small doses.

Sven Seddon, a year older, will tend more to mainstream tastes like Pink Floyd or Kings of Leon but Jack Kirkwood, the same age as Dughall, is into “Pop Goes Punk” which sounds about as far away from his Dad’s “country” leanings as you could possibly get.

Whatever eclectic mix the three friends come up with – either for their Raglan Area School mates who tuned in specially last week from their end-of-year overnight camp at the local Kokiri Centre, or for their long-suffering parents at home – they’ve loved the past few months as aspiring radio DJs. “We like chilling and playing music,” says Dughall of their 6-7pm time slot in the studio at the town hall. “We’re excited at least three days before (the show),” he adds.

While he admits they were a bit nervous to start with – “it’s a big thing”— mastering the technicalities of the studio equipment is no problem. They’re part of a school band called ‘Majestic Unicorns’ and got some experience last year while recording one of their songs.

The challenge is more about talking on air, they reckon. “And not arguing between songs,” Sven adds.

The trio aren’t the only young DJs on Raglan Community Radio. Fifteen-yearold Hamilton Boys High student Jack Douglass-Dobson plays his Retro Beats slot just before the Jammin’ Time show, focusing on 80s and 90s instrumental rap.

“It’s rap music with the words removed,” he explains, “leaving just the cool beats.”

Artists include Dr Dre, Biggy Smalls, Cyprus Hill, Mobb Deep, Apache, Big Pun and The Crooklyn Dodgers. “I like to play my music loud and I like to share these beats with people,” he says. “I also throw in some history about the rap musicians and their albums.”

Then there’s The Chris & Tracie Show which comes just after the Jammin’ trio have done their thing.

“We’re actually not that consistent,” Tracie Heasman confesses, nine months into the show she puts together with Chris Wallis.

Neither are they convinced anyone actually listens, she laughs – not that it stops these two “soccer mums”, who look forward to getting out of the house each week and playing their kind of music.

“Our favourite theme so far was our 80s night which was a bit of childhood reminiscing for both of us.”

Another show with a difference is Marama Café, Raglan’s only bicultural/ bilingual radio slot. Presenter Ngaronoa Renata says she really enjoys the challenge of the Tuesday afternoon show, which has her switching between Maori and English conversation.

Ngaronoa gets Maori/Pacific musicians – from Cornerstone Roots or Green Fire Islands for instance – talking. “I try and pick up on what’s happening locally (in arts and music), or what would be of interest to our young people going between the concerts in Wellington and Auckland.”

She recently interviewed two of the troupe from contemporary Auckland dance company Black Grace while they were in Raglan, and included Stan Walker in her playlist just ahead of his appearance in town to perform at Raglan’s Christmas in the Park.

Station manager Aaron Mooar says he’s welcomed the variety of new presenters – from the quirky to the more serious – on community radio this year. And he reckons that once they can operate the studio equipment he pretty much leaves them to it.

“I want locals to develop their own shows,” he explains of his hands-off approach.

"If you want to create your own show and become a DJ email studio@ raglanradio.com".

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Wired with 4G for summer holidays

During the last Christmas holiday period, Vodafone customers gobbled up 518 Terabytes of data on the network – up 91 per cent during the same period the year before.

This equated to more than one billion selfies uploaded, between December 23, 2014 and January 7, 2015.

“We’re expecting those figures to climb even higher this summer holiday,” said Vodafone’s Technology Director, Tony Baird. “Kiwis want to be connected no matter where they are and smartphones, laptops and tablets are at the heart of that.”

Vodafone’s been investing heavily in its network in the lead up to Christmas, spending more than $1.5 million dollars upgrading cell sites around the country’s

most popular holiday hotspots.

New 4G capacity has been added to the Raglan site to ensure continued connectivity in the area over the holiday period.

Last Christmas, Whangamata, Whitianga, Matarangi, Pauanui and Hahei were some of the country’s most connected spots, based on data usage at popular holiday locations.

Raglan woman presented with bravery award

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aglan zookeeper Sarah Jones has been recognised for showing bravery after a tiger attack that killed a fellow keeper at Hamilton Zoo in September.

Sarah, who is a rhino keeper at the zoo, received a District Commander

Commendation Award at the Waikato District Pay Parade at the Hamilton Gardens on Wednesday last week, alongside work colleague Monique Alexander.

Waikato Police District Prevention Manager Inspector Kent Holdsworth, who presented the award, said Sarah performed in a “heroic manner”.

“Miss Jones's actions in distracting the animal with its favourite toy and luring it away from the scene, and then locked it away, showed a cool presence of mind and prevented further risk to members of staff and others in general.

Her actions in such trying circumstances are recognised as being worthy of recognition.”

Samantha Kudeweh, 43, was killed

by Sumatran tiger Oz, inside an enclosure at the zoo on September 20.

Sarah, who has just returned from a red panda zoo keepers’ field trip in Nepal, says she is unable to comment on the attack which is still being investigated by WorkSafe NZ, the Ministry for Primary

Industries and the Coroner's office.

A statement, on behalf of the two women, was released by the Hamilton City Council, which owns the zoo.

It said the two were “very humbled by the recognition”.

“Sam's death was an extremely traumatic and distressing experience for the both of us. We have been trained in how to deal with an incident like this and when we discovered Sam we put that training into effect.

“With a number of investigations still under way we don't think it's appropriate to discuss the details of that day any further. We all miss Sam greatly each and every day, but due to the brilliant zoo team she created we are a strong and supportive zoo family at this tragic and devastating time.”

Sarah is the founder of Tusk and Horn Wildlife Trust, which is dedicated to raising awareness in New Zealand of elephant and rhinoceros species and the conservation projects that help to protect them.

Students planter boxes add colour to CBD The Hineora Programme at Raglan Area School is offered as an Alternative Education course for Year 9-10 female students.

The programme aims to develop a successful learning path with various courses including: food technology, digital technology, outdoor education, art and more.

Some of the art projects have involved creating a mural for the kaumatua and decorating pou for the school gardens.

For their Term 3 project five students got to design and paint planter boxes for the Raglan Placemakers Committee as part of the ‘Place Making’ initiative.

Committee members Lisa Thomson and Bob Macleod approached Bronwyn Haitana about utilising the art skills at RAS for various Place Making Initiatives. Bronwyn then coordinated with Whaea Jeanette who has been guiding the girls through a year of art projects.

The girls worked together to create four planter boxes, two which have been placed in front of Roll Up and The Yot Club, another sits outside of the Lion’s Club, and the fourth awaits its new home.

“We got to paint the things that represent Raglan to us, like Karioi, the ocean and the moon,” said Vision.

When asked about their favourite part of making the boxes, Thalia pointed out the teamwork they experienced through the process of creating each box.

As for carrying on with their art careers, Charlie has plans to build on what she has learned, while the rest of girls hope to explore the other great classes such as the cooking and Maori.

Keep an eye out for the beautiful planter boxes along the footpaths in the CBD. For more on The Hineora Programme contact Raglan Area School. K Puriri

Emily inspired by artist

E likes to draw cats and has quite a collection mily Stockton loves to draw. She especially

of feline illustrations at home.

This year at Te Uku School, Emily explored a new drawing technique and discovered she had a talent for intricate black and white drawings inspired by the work of well known local artist and designer Denise Fort.

Denise Fort visited Te Uku School this year and talked to year 5 and 6 students about her imaginative art and the process involved. The students then created their own original designs with extraordinary detail.

"Denise is a really good artist says Emily. "I really enjoyed this kind of art using Denise's ideas. I got the idea for the river from her but the tree was from a design I did a few years ago" Emily says she was surprised to have been selected but very happy....."like when you release endorphin's" she said.

Raglan Ink snapped up the design for their RBD cover this year. "Another stand out design was from Keira Hartstone" says Jacqui from the Chronicle.

Her artwork will be featured at the beginning of the residential section.

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The Hineora girls with one of their planter boxes outside of Roll Up. Top (L to R): Vision Wilson-Gordon, Charlie Irvin, and Tahlia Rongo.

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Raglan water tower mural restored

Christmas present idea: 2016 Panorama of Raglan calendar

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he 2016 Panorama of Raglan just been printed.

Copies are at the Bookshop, Trade Aid, Bow St Gallery and the Herbal Dispensary. The price is still $15, as it was when first produced seven years ago.

The calendar again has 28 pages with 13 large photos and many smaller pictures, most taken by Raglan Ramblers on their weekly walks. It includes photos of the area between Aotea to the south, the summit of the divi to the east and this August page, showing the entrance to the harbour; little wonder that the

A has seen the water tower mural

combined effort by Raglanders

restored after it was damaged in a graffiti attack a few weeks ago.

Generous donations by individuals, businesses and organisations allowed the fixit work to go ahead.

The Raglan Community Arts Council arranged for Raglan artist, Tracy Brechelt of Designs from the Back Of the Fridge to undertake the work. Tracy is an experienced stage set designer and had the right mix of artistic talents to do the repair.

Donations were received from: • Bill Forrest • BP2GO • Grant Cushman • Hannah & Associates

early explorers failed to spot it.

Each year the calendar helps the Friends of Wainui Reserve fund their work at the reserve. In 2015 the group bought a new weedeater to ease the task of maintaining the reserve. Friends of Wainui, and their founding group, Raglan Ramblers, both offer free membership and welcome new participants. Friends of Wainui has planted part of the 140 hectare council reserve with about 15,000 trees since 1993. Many of the remaining gaps have been filled with new planting this year – ring 825 7866 if you'd like to help.

John Lawson

• Jenny Carter • Latesha Randall • Raglan Backpackers • Raglan Chamber of Commerce • Raglan Surfing School • Rodger and Virginia Gallagher • Sue and Rob Noble • The Raglan House • Wiremu Demchick There were 13 donations in all totalling $965. In addition Murdo Shaw, Regional Manager for Wattyl arranged for Wattyl Paints to donate a pallet of cans of Solarguard paint.

Thank you to all who supported the restoration work.

Rodger Gallagher, Chairperson Raglan Community Arts Council

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14b Norrie Avenue

Location, Views, Home & Income Enjoy privacy & views right across the town and out to the harbour. This modern & well cared for home consists of upstairs: 2 bedrooms, open plan kitchen, living & dining plus a versatile extra room can be used as office, 3rd bedroom or 2nd living area.

Bi-folds open onto a generous & sun soaked deck offering fantastic indoor/outdoor flow.

Downstairs is a studio flat with bathroom & kitchenette plus double garage & workshop.

Walk to town, school & water in only mins!

Price By negotiation Contact Michelle O’Byrne - 021 969 878 Stephen O’Byrne - 021 969 848 Email mobyrne.raglan@ljh.co.nz sobyrne.raglan@ljh.co.nz View Sat 19 Dec, 1-1:30pm ljhooker.co.nz/10BHFG

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87d Houchen Road

Brand New Lifestyle Enjoy the comforts of a modern home, double glazed, insulated and ensuite bathroom.

This 3 bedroom home has been perfectly positioned to capture all day sun and offers open plan living with great indoor/outdoor flow. A separate double garage completes the package and means the only thing left to do is landscape to your liking. Get out of the rat race and make this your brand new lifestyle, situated on 5012m² with Mount Karioi and rural views to take your breath away!

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31 Opotoru Road

Outstanding Opotoru Opportunity Price

Deadline Sale 20.12.15

Contact Stephen O’Byrne - 021 969 848 mobyrne.raglan@ljh.co.nz Email

Price $420,000 Reduced Contact Michelle O’Byrne - 021 969 878 Stephen O’Byrne - 021 969 848 Email mobyrne.raglan@ljh.co.nz sobyrne.raglan@ljh.co.nz View Sat 19 Dec, 11-11.30am ljhooker.co.nz/Z8HFG

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With so much on offer here it’s hard to know where to start!

Stunning vistas from almost every window, this is a home to be enjoyed. The large, elevated home is well presented, consisting of three levels and includes a modern kitchen, 4 bedrooms, bathroom, ensuite and a rumpus room. 809m² section complete with garage, carport, smokehouse and a flat back yard for the kids toys. Water access just metres away, fishing, swimming, paddleboarding, kayaking and more nearly at your doorstep!

Deadline Sale offers in before 4pm, 20th December, to LJ Hooker Raglan, 25 Bow Street. (Unless sold prior).

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158 Whaanga Road

183 Checkley Road

$865,000 Price Contact Michelle O’Byrne - 021 969 878 Stephen O’Byrne - 021 969 848 Email mobyrne.raglan@ljh.co.nz sobyrne.raglan@ljh.co.nz Sat 19 Dec, 2-2:30pm View ljhooker.co.nz/ 10DHFG

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165b Te Hutewai Road

19 Simon Road

Coastal Sanctuary Overlooking Whale Bay This impressive multi level, 4 bedroom home, is positioned for all day sun with extensive decking and spectacular views on 3122m², 15min bush walk to the lagoon and world famous surf breaks of Whale Bay.

Live the Beach Lifestyle Be impressed with the style and space that this 2.6 acre lifestyle offers with it’s fantastic Raglan West location overlooking the golf course and situated an easy drive to the surfing breaks and popular Wainui beach.

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Deadline Sale 16.12.15 Kyle Leuthart - 021 903 309 kleuthart.raglan@ljh.co.nz ljhooker.co.nz/ 105HFG

A Lifestyle with Character Charming 1930’s character home with spacious open plan living opening to large deck area and flowing to a generous flat lawn and established gardens. Set on approx. 1 ½ acres in the popular Te Uku area.

 Enjoy your summer in Raglan!   If you would like to spend more time here -  

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$429,000 Chrissy Cox - 027 287 1804 ccox.raglan@ljh.co.nz ljhooker.co.nz/ XXHFG

Beach Bach Mover on a 1/4 Acre Soak up the sun in this cute late 1970’s built 2 bedroom home on a 1/4 acre section ideal for your Raglan holidays or permanent living. Featuring an open plan living area flowing out to a deck for outdoor living and entertaining.

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Singing works up appetites at A Taste of Christmas T

he singing at Friday night’s A Taste of Christmas – Kai, Carols and Good Times was such a hit that the audience had to be told several times at the end of the night to go and eat.

Organiser Colin Chung says for their last set, Waikato men’s barbershop chorus group Mighty River Harmony asked the audience to join them in singing some carols and “there were people who didn’t want to stop singing”.

“We had to go and ask them to eat which was really great.”

A Taste of Christmas was the combination of two previous events in Raglan: Kai and Carols

by St Peter’s Anglican Church and the Christmas dinner on Christmas Day held in the Raglan Town Hall.

Colin, who was an organiser of the past Christmas dinners and who sings in Mighty River Harmony, says there no longer appeared to be a need to put on the dinner, which was for Raglan families who couldn’t afford Christmas or for residents who were on their own, because the “people who came weren’t even from town”.

And they weren’t into singing carols, he says.

“They just wanted to eat!”

But he still wanted to put on something for local residents to do around Christmas time: “Not just eat but put on a concert.”

Mighty River Harmony has always been part of Kai and Carols, he says.

“So all we did was add on. Some people don’t like going to church so the town hall was added on.”

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Variation 13 to Plan Change 14 to the Franklin section of the Waikato District Plan Private Plan Change 12 – Rangatahi Peninsula, Raglan Land Company

The evening began at St Peter’s Church, with carols by Mighty River Harmony and “Sean Ellison and his ladies”.

Then the audience followed Pumpkin the donkey and Minty the token sheep (a poodlelabrador retriever cross) across the road to the town hall for a further concert by Mighty River Harmony, Raglan Area School band The Majestic Unicorns and Raglan singing group Slipped Disc.

“It was good music,” says Colin.

Both the church and the town hall was standing room only.

“It was a mixed group in the crowd. A good cross section, and a lot of people carrying babies.”

Colin says a group of about 20 volunteers helped decorate the hall and prepare the food.

There was a sausage sizzle outside the town hall, which was overseen by Pumpkin the donkey who got many pats.

A group of volunteers had made some 300 or 400 sandwiches that day, and there was a carvery with ham and roast beef, along with savouries and sweets.

“There was loads of food. A lot of people donated cakes and slices.

“There wasn’t anyone who went without. It was dinner, but it was meant to be supper!”

Colin says he had got a lot of good feedback and the whole event had a really good feeling.

“It was inclusiveness: Not just the food or the music but the atmosphere.”

Inger Vos

Plan Change 19 – Election Signs, District-wide At its meeting held on 14 December 2015 the Waikato District Council resolved, to make operative all the provisions of Variation 13 to Plan Change 14 to the Franklin sections of the Waikato District Plan, Private Plan Change 12 Rangitahi Peninsula, Raglan Land Company and Plan Change 19 Election Signs, District-wide.

Accordingly, all the above plan changes will become operative on Monday 18 January 2016.

Notified on 18 December 2015 pursuant to Clause 20 of Schedule 1 to the Resource Management Act 1991.

Temporary Road Closure Bow Street – Raglan

Notice is hereby given that the Waikato District Council, for the purpose of allowing the Raglan New Year’s Eve Parade, will close Bow Street between James Street and Wallis Street to ordinary vehicular traffic on the dates shown below. Detours will be available during the closure. The road sections will be manned at intersections by clearly identifiable marshals equipped with radio communication and access will be provided in the event of an emergency.

Date and times of the closures to ordinary vehicular traffic are as follows: Date of Closure: Thursday 31 December 2015 Time of Closure: 5.00 pm to 9.00 pm Name of Road(s): Bow Street (Between James Street and Wallis Street) This notice is given pursuant to the Tenth Schedule of the Local Government Act 1974.

Proposed Plan Change 14 – Raglan Rezone Waikato District Plan

The Waikato District Council has prepared the following Plan Change to the Waikato District Plan.

Background

Big summer ahead at the YOT Club

Plan Change 14 proposes to rezone the following properties in the Raglan area: • A number of properties on Wallis Street from Living Zone to Business with Town Centre overlay; • Two properties on Wainui Road adjacent to the Poihakena marae from Coastal Zone to Pa Zone; • Establish a new Business overlay for a number of properties on Bankart Street and Wainui Road; • Rezone 75 Rose Street from Living Zone to Business Zone; and • Rezone the consented industrial areas of the Nau Mai Business Park from Rural Zone to Light Industrial Zone.

A huge month awaits at the Yotty with some of NZ’s best bands and DJs to entertain you over the festive period.

Have your say by 4.00pm 29 February 2016

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Make a submission by: • entering it online at www.waikatodistrict.govt.nz/sayit • emailing it to consult@waidc.govt.nz • posting it to Waikato District Council, 15 Galileo Street, Ngaruawahia 3720 • faxing it to 07 824 8091 • delivering it to any Council Office or library.

Please contact Troy Martin 0800 492 452 if you have any questions about the plan change.

Submissions Any person may make a submission on the proposed plan change, however if the person could gain an advantage in trade competition through the submission, then the person may do so only if the person is directly affected by an effect of the proposed Plan Change 14 that: • adversely affects the environment; and • does not relate to trade competition or the effects of trade competition The submission must be on Form 5 and must state whether or not you wish to be heard on your submission. Forms for this purpose may be obtained from Council offices/ libraries/website or by emailing districtplan@waidc.govt.nz The process for public participation in the consideration of the plan change is as follows: • After the closing date for submissions, the Council must prepare a summary of the submissions and this summary must be publicly notified; • There must be an opportunity to make a further submission in support of, or in opposition to, the submissions already made; • If a person making a submission asks to be heard in support of his or her submission, a hearing must be held; • Waikato District Council must give its decisions on the proposal (including its reasons for accepting or rejecting submissions); • Any person who has made a submission has the right to appeal the decision on the proposal to the Environment Court.

All submissions must be received on or before 4.00pm 29 February 2016.

This notice given under Clause 5 of the First Schedule of the Resource Management Act 1991 on 18 December 2015.

G J Ion Chief Executive

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Boxing Day brings you Raglan favourites Strangely Arousing. This young band have been compared to a young Supergroove, and have confirmed this with their long high energy skanking shows.

The 29th Dec sees another YOT Club favourite, Knights of The Dub Table return to Raglan. These guys always sell out their gigs here so get in early!

Dec 30th sees two of the country’s top ska bands The Acetones and Surrey Boudit play, along with up coming band Zarek and DJs. New Year’s Eve is the big one and we have two of the country’s high profile DJs/producers, Greg Churchill and Bulletproof, in the club. This means all electronic options are covered from house and techno through to drum and bass, dubstep, bass heavy. We will be restricting numbers so it will pay to buy your ticket at Indi before hand.

Warning you now that there will e no entry after 10, and no late licence so the bar will shut at 1.

Funk band Mighty Mighty play on Saturday the 2nd so don’t miss these local legends. Sunday sessions will be running on the 27th Dec and 3rd Jan with a diverse lineup of local DJs covering all genres. Starting outside as always at 4.20pm, then going inside at 10pm.

Saturday 9th Dec sees some punk rock come to town with Auckland’s leading lights Fireshark playing with Wave Pigs. The Sunday session will be huge on Jan 10th, doubling as

Details of the Plan Change can be viewed on the Council’s website www.waikatodistrict.govt/sayit or in Council offices and libraries from 18 December 2015.

the Soundsplash afterparty, with Deadly Hunter playing inside and an assortment of performers doing DJ sets.

For the rest of our gigs through to the end of January please read the Raglan Summer Holiday Guide The Yotty would like to thank all locals for their support during the year and we remain absolutely committed to bringing you the best in bands /DJs / performers for the year ahead. Merry Christmas and happy new year Andy, Jareth and all the staff at the YOT Club.

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ADMINISTRATOR

KIWI AND CUBAN ECOLOGICAL IMAGES @ The Old School Arts Centre.

Through 9 Jan. B U D G E T ASSISTANCE @ Raglan Community House.

Phone 825 8142 for an appointment.

Become a Budget Service client and be eligible for a Bargain Basement 50% off clothing voucher.

SAT 19 DEC LITTLE GEM OP SHOP @ 3 Stewart St Union Church Hall. 10am to 2pm.

MON DEC 21 WHAINGAROA TOY LIBRARY @ Te Uku Hall 10:30am to 12pm.

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Open 7 Days a week from 9am Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Friday Eats & Beats at 5pm Saturday Eats & Beats at 5pm Checkout Facebook for Details facebook.com/rockitraglan - 825 8233 -

JOIN THE RAGLAN CLUB $25 per year $400 accumulating draw every Friday Live entertainment most Fridays Left Hand Break Restaurant – Excellent meals at reasonable prices (group bookings welcome) Pool darts Snooker Gaming & TAB Family Friendly plus BBQ area Big Screen Courtesy Vans Wed-Sun.

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THURS 17 DEC @ YOT CLUB: Free pool, great sounds, snow, surf, skate clips.

FRI 18 DEC @ YOT CLUB: From 8:30, S in g er / S o n g wr it er Dan Wilcox. From 10pm DJ Sweep.

SAT 19 DEC @ YOT CLUB: Singer/ Songwriter Tux Severne. From 10pm DJ Wes Twokay. Bass heavy mischief.

Services Offered CONVENTIONAL HAY BALING

Mow, rake & bale Phone Sean O'Halloran 027 346 6379 For Hire

SAT 19 DEC @ ROCK-IT CAFE: TractorFM XMAS Party feat. Tractor DJ’s. Prizes for Best Dressed. $5 presales from Rock-It Cafe.

SUN 20 DEC @ YOT CLUB: Sunday Sessions. From 4:20 outside, 10pm inside.

DJs B-Rex, Frano, Sweep and Jamin-I. Reggae, dancehall and more. $5 after 7pm, free before then.

Tuesday – Friday Are you a good communicator?

Do you relish variety?

Do you love the detail and are comfortable with deadlines?

Is customer focus important to you?

Sadly our Administrator is leaving the country, so we are looking for a motivated person to join our team at our Raglan consultancy.

The role is critical to supporting our team and our clients.

You will be familiar with Microsoft office and email.

Whilst a sound knowledge of database management, GST and PAYE is desirable; customer focus and team fit are critical; so we are happy to provide ‘on the job’ training and development. For the right candidate, this role has the opportunity to grow.

We offer a family friendly, cohesive team. It’s a great place to work.

Contact Shelley Meek on 07 825-7050 or email: finance@bizworx.co.nz – Subject line ‘Administrator Position’ for a copy of the job description.

Commercial To Let

All applications with your CV and a covering letter should be received in writing to Bizworx, PO Box 66, Raglan 3265 or via email by Friday 15th January 2016 for an ideal start date of late February.

INDUSTRIAL YARD FOR RENT. Could add building if required.

Ph. Bob 021 825 869.

SELF STORAGE

Contact Ray & Sheryl Ker

4005 SH23, Raglan Ph: (07) 825 6560 Mob: 027 2022 575 info@raglanstorage.co.nz

Classifieds Advertising Special PAY FOR 2 ADS GET THE 3RD FOR FREE! Place and pay for your classified ad to run twice and we’ll run it a third time absolutely FREE! Conditions Apply Contact us for details classifieds@raglanchronicle.co.nz

BOUNCY CASTLE, Public Notices great for entertaining F I R E W O O D SINGLE FEMALE Manuka, dry $120 TEACHER, non- the kids ph Vicki per m3 delivered. smoking, no pets, 8257575.

Ph. 825 0522. requires long-term Property Wanted 1 LONG GLASS 1-2 bedroom flat, or WINDOW for sale.

CASH BUYER wants And 5 Rimu Double boarding in interim. Ph: house or bach. Any Casement windows. 02108161245. condition. Phone Paul All in very good S P A C I O U S Woodd 021 205 6377. condition. $50 ea. 3 - B E D R O O M 825 7180 to view. Professionals with SUNNY WARM FIREWOOD FOR older children are HOUSE WANTED SALE. KANUKA looking for a house with view to suit FIREWOOD SALE, retired couple. $120per m3. 2-5m3 to rent in or around No agents.

- $100 per cubic Raglan. Responsible metre. Delivered. Any and respectful tenants Phone 06 322 8101. questions contact with high, steady Shaun 027 379 0912. income and good references. Long-term In My Good Books Quality 2nd hand preferred. Sarah 027books 2452040 Open Thurs - Sun from 10am Births 2 Wallis St Books wanted.

SUNNY JUDE A SPECIAL THANKS ROBINS Born 3:30am Sunday We’re overstocked On behalf of all the competitors who 13 December to … so many proud parents, participated in Raglan’s Middle Aged Men BRIXTON Hats HALF PRICE! Renee Elizabeth Bowls competition we would like to thank Palamountain and the following sponsors: Just Another Charles Vincenzo Fisherman, Michael Robins.

THRILLS Co., Rhythm, All Style Tattoo, Aloha Marketplace, Epohke, Commoners, At 8 1/2 lbs. A little ray B.Rex, PhotoDesign, Harbour View Hotel, of sunshine.

Komono watches,

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+ great books, jewellery, skincare …the list goes for guys & girls

Raglan Summer Holiday Guide

Shop local ...something for everyone this Christmas xx

Out Now Find copies at: Raglan Bookshop Trade Aid The Shack Cafe

In My Good Books, INDI, Karioi Trail (Francois Mazet), Leanne Waite Midwife, Lilypot Florist, Mama T’s Takeaways, Namaste Kitchen, Orca Resturant & Bar, Ozone Kites, PGG Wrightson, Raglan Barber, Raglan Book & Gift Centre, Raglan Butchers, Raglan Four Square Supermarket, Raglan Harbour Cruises, Raglan Chronicle, Raglan Kayak & SUP, Raglan Pharmacy, Raglan Photo Gallery (Jwan Milek), Raglan Shuttle Ltd, Raglan Social Club, Raglan Surf Company, Raglan Surf Emporium, Simon Thompson, Te Uku Stores, THABun Bakery & Takeaway, The Herbal Dispensary, The Local (Cheryl Beere), The Wharf Kitchen & Ba,r Thirsty Liquor, Tonic Hairdressing, Vintage, Wahinemoe, West Coast Health Clinic and the Yot Club.

RAGLAN KARIOI TRAIL is extremely grateful to this year’s supporters.

In particular the volunteers that play an integral part in the event’s atmosphere.

You guys rock!

We thank our main sponsors: Raglan Land Company, Trek ‘n’ Travel, Good George, Mac Pac, Ray White, Super Value, Raglan Shuttle, Raglan Chronicle, Magik Viper, Wahine Moe, Ozone and Swell Map without which the event would not be possible, as well as Raglan Rock, Duck Point Wines, Atamira, Raglan Surf Co, Roll-up, Trade Aid and Surf Emporium for their generous contributions.

Thanks also to the Swann family, Chris Banks, Pete and Kuamatua Sean Ellison.

–Francois Mazet

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

Funding for Community Projects or Events Due to recent changes in legislation, the Long Term Plan and Annual Plan submission process will no longer be used to seek funding support from Council.

If you are intending to seek funding for community projects or events from Council, we’d like to ensure you’re aware of the various options available. Information about the various sources is available on the community funding page of our website: http://www.waikatodistrict.govt.nz/Services/Funding.aspx If you currently have been allocated funds by council through the Long Term Plan, this will not be affected Note: The Waikato District Council Discretionary Grants Fund available for projects happening in Huntly, Taupiri, Raglan, Tuakau, Ngaruawahia and the rural wards of the Waikato district the first round for 2016 is now open for application and will close Friday 5 February 2016.

The Creative Communities Scheme available for arts based events and projects happening in Huntly, Taupiri, Raglan, Tuakau, Ngaruawahia and the rural wards of the Waikato district the first round for 2016 round is now open for application and will close Friday 12 February 2016.

If you would like further information on these changes or community funding opportunities please contact us on 0800 924 723 or email shelley.monrad@waidc.govt.nz or lianne.VanDenBemd@waidc.govt.nz.

G J Ion Chief Executive

Restricted Fire Season Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 22 of the Forest and Rural Fires Act 1977 and the Waikato District Council Open Air Bylaw 2012, that a RESTRICTED FIRE SEASON will be imposed in areas under the jurisdiction of the WAIKATO DISTRICT COUNCIL Rural Fire Authority (except for territory under control of the Department of Conservation).

This Order shall come into force effective from midnight, Saturday 19 December, and shall continue in force until revoked by a further notice. No fire may be lit out in the open during the Restricted Fire Season without a ‘Fire Permit’ having first been issued by the Waikato District Council.

Gas fuelled barbecues or similar outdoor gas appliances do not require a Fire Permit.

Fires must not be left unattended until completely extinguished and must not be lit in windy conditions or close to flammable material or buildings.

Application for Fire Permits can be made on line at www.waikatodistrict.govt.nz.

A minimum of five working days’ notice is required to process a fire permit in order to allow sufficient time to schedule site inspection should it be necessary.

Fire Restrictions apply all year round for the Mangatawhiri swamp area between SH 2 and the Maramarua River and all Department of Conservation land. A continuous year round Prohibited Fire Season (total fire ban) is in force for the Waiuku Forest.

Please note that Council cannot issue Fire Permits for urban areas. FOR ALL FIRE EMERGENCIES PHONE 111 and quote your name and address or RAPID number in rural areas.

For further information on rural fire prevention matters please check Waikato District Council’s website www.waikatodistrict.govt.nz.

Gordon Bailey Principal Rural Fire Officer Waikato District Council

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Andrew Baucke Director Conservation Services Northern North Island Region

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• This 1950’s beach house is positioned to maximise harbour views • 2 double bedrooms, fireplace, warm timber flooring and a sunny conservatory • Just minutes walk to the wharf and close to town, cafes and shops.

• The 1012m² section offers plenty of flat lawn to pitch tents and ample room to park cars • Comes fully furnished with retro furniture.

• This property also provides loads of development opportunity.

• Prior auction offers considered • open2view.com ID#358237

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ID#RAG22432 3 1 1 LOCATION WITH WATER VIEWS • Elevated 3 Bedroom home • Stunning water and mountain views • Well maintained, easy care • Walk to shops, cafes, the wharf and beach • Single garage • Prior auction offers considered

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49b Wallis St

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9 Langley Place

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LOVELY LORENZEN BAY

• 3 bedrooms, two with ensuites • Just one back from the bay for

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36 Smith Street

LOT 48 NIKAU PARK SUBDIVISION

• Enjoy all the benefits of a new, modern and stylish subdivision.

• Complete with all underground services to the property, including water, sewage, street lights, footpaths and telephone.

• Covenants applicable to all lots within Nikau Park.

• Just a short walk to Lorenzen Bay. This subdivision is a must see!

• Prior auction offers considered

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Julie Hanna 027 441 8964 Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282

Julie Hanna 027 441 8964 Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282

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• This easy care, private and spacious 3 bedroom home offers you so many options: holiday accommodation, rental investment or comfortable family home in a sought after location • This property has previously been used as a successful rental with weekly rental income of $365.00 per week • Polished timber, elevated balcony with views of the sea • Situated on 502m2 easy care section

Julie Hanna 027 441 8964 Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282

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• Walk inside and be amazed! Designed to maximise the stunning water views • 4 bedrooms plus an extra downstairs studio and separate self-contained unit. Plus a very usable single garage.

• The easy-care grounds allow you the luxury of time to launch your boat, kayak or paddleboard from the bottom of your section • Situated on 578 m² site that flows down to the reserve and into the tranquil estuary • Double carport and off street parking

22 Nihinihi Ave

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CLOSE TO THE BEACH IN NIHINIHI $555,000

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• Located only a short walk to the beach, this property encompasses the highlights of Raglan living • Beautifully renovated with 2 good sized bedrooms, computer nook, modern kitchen and open plan living • A one bedroom, self contained unit attached to the 1.5 car garaging makes this an ideal home for extended living • Fully fenced 809m2 section providing generous and flat lawn space • Enjoy the beach which is only a short walk away • Rare opportunities such as this don’t usually last long so call us now to avoid any potential disappointment!

Julie Hanna 027 441 8964 Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282

Saturday 10am - 10a Manukau Rd | Sunday 12pm - 50 Lorenzen Bay Rd

21 Bow St, Raglan Phone: 07 825 8669 Fax: 07 825 7410 Website: www.rwraglan.co.nz Email: raglan.nz@raywhite.com 12 RAGLAN Chronicle

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WATER’S EDGE $865,000

THE LIVING IS EASY $460,000

this weekend 19th & 20th December

ID#RAG22236

PEACE & TRANQUILITY $450,000

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OPEN HOMES

• Situated in one of the most sought after locations in Raglan • Wallis street is just walking distance to town, the wharf and beach • This three bedroom bach is simply very cute, capturing great water views!

• If you are looking for a holiday home or an investment property to set up as a book a bach holiday accommodation, look no further.

• Prior auction offers considered

Graham Rope 021 222 7427 Dave Hanna 0276 146 722

Julie Hanna 027 441 8964 Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282

• Nestled amongst mature trees in a peaceful setting • Upstairs features 2 bedrooms, open plan living and a bathroom • Downstairs has 2 bedrooms, bathroom and second living area • Ideal for teenagers or extended family with potential for further development • Situated on 926m2 tucked away at the end of a quiet cul de sac only a short walk to Lorenzen Bay

40b Cross St

CLASSIC CUTE RAGLAN BACH

3 Mahana Place : 16 ICE .2.OFF 2 1 N ITE TIOWH C AURAY M P 6

swimming, kayaking,and fishing • Decking with views of the water • Small, low maintenance section • Double garaging

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open2view.com ID# 346964 Julie Hanna 027 441 8964 Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282

• Prior auction offers considered

View Open Home Sunday 12pm or by appt.

• Sought after Wallis Street location • Spacious, two storey family home with 5 bedrooms • Glass-fronted deck with water views • Potentially subdividable section of 1012 m² (approx) • Prior auction offers considered

Tamara Athique 021 804 701 Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282

open2view.com ID#346965 Julie Hanna 027 441 8964 Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282

50 Lorenzen Bay Road

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS: PRIME LOCATION AND POTENTIAL

• open2view.com ID#358366

Julie Hanna 027 441 8964 Tamara Athique 021 804 701

8B Government Road

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