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5th November 2015 - Issue #468

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STREET talk Bringing back our Street Talk series we have carefully chosen a panel of street talkers representing different areas of the community and every week we ask our panel a question relevant to Raglan either locally, nationally or internationally.

Please feel free to email us with any ‘Street Talk’ suggestions! (info@raglanchronicle. co.nz) We’ve been observing a few ongoings over the past few weeks around Whaingaroa– some positive, some negative. We’ve noticed that when the negative things

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We are all aware that Raglan is a special place–What makes Raglan unique to you?

What things are present here… or what things are absent (in a good way), that make Raglan truly special?

Jake: What makes Raglan unique for me is the eclectic group of individuals grounded by a strong Māori influence.

Kelly: For quite a small

melting pot, we have quite a lot of flavour! The mix of people, and the way the ideas of locals can combine with those from all over the world. A feeling people are free to be Ro: Raglan has many who they want to be, that maybe it's natural features like the world famous surf break, more important how you go about your life, than how much money it brings. A ocean beaches, a beautilack of commercial influence, instead ful harbour, an imposa wonderful array of community suping mountain and many walks and ported small locally owned businesses. trails. The main centre with its palms But my favourite... how we interact and iconic buildings, the pub, town with the incredibly diverse environhall, shops and wharf make the place ment around us, whether it be moununique. All the services, sports clubs, social clubs, medical and community. tain, sea or harbour, and the respect But what makes any place are the peo- and appreciation for our surrounds this ple. Ages from pensioners to toddlers, brings. musicians, artists, surfers, families, Eve: One of the main all of whom smile, say hello or give a wave. What a friendly place to live and things I LOVE about Ragwhat good people to live with. lan is that there aren't any fast food chain buildings John: Raglan is unique like McD's or anything. because of its protections. They would seriously ruin Raglan if It has Karioi to protect we got them. And I also love that most us from the worst of the of the locals are so friendly and are southerlies, the ownergreat to talk to like almost everyone ship of the land behind the beaches knows everyone. has protected them from the beachside developments which have spoilt other towns, and that combination has Editor: I think Raglan is attracted many people who are pasunique because we don't sionate about protecting what we've conform to social norms got. Raglan has Harbour Care, Karioi or stereotypes and there Maunga ki te Moana, Kaiwhenua is such a diverse group Organics, Xtreme Zero Waste, Friends of people living here. From tangata of Wainui, the Environment Centre, whenua to long-standing residents to KASM, Trade Aid, cycling, etc, but http://ww visiting tourists, everybody brings a no fast food chains and we've still got different world view which adds to the a bus service, albeit in need of a lot of diverse flavour of this town. improvement.

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Grant Tyrrell wins silver at the UCI Track Cycling Masters World Championships.

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elping to build the velodrome near Cambridge inspired Grant Tyrrell to buy a track bike, which then led him to the masters world championships and winning a heap of medals.

Grant has recently returned from the UCI Track Cycling Masters World Championships in Manchester, England, armed with five medals in the 55-59 age group: silver in the individual pursuit, in which he set a New Zealand record; silver in the points race; silver in the scratch race; bronze in the team pursuit (with Neil Familton, from Invercargill, and two other cyclists from Chile and South Africa); and bronze in the team sprint (with Neil and a cyclist from Russia).

Grant became hooked on cycling when he was 14 and living in Tokoroa. “One Sunday I was riding down the road and a guy passed me on his road bike and asked if I wanted to ride in a club race … they gave me a big handicap and I won it, and was hooked ever since.”

The Manchester event was the first time the cycling fanatic has entered a world championship, although he has competed internationally in mountain biking and road cycling events, and is the only New Zealander to have won national titles in mountain biking, road cycling and track cycling.

Grant says he has been cycling for 40 years but had taken about 10 years off.

A builder by trade, he got back into cycling competitively after he helped build the track at the Avantidrome.

He was asked by Livingstone Construction, which had the contract to build the Avantidrome, if he wanted to help a German crew hired to do the job.

“I said yeah! You never get a chance to build a velodrome!

“It took seven weeks from start to finish, building the actual track.

“Once the track was built and they started using it, I thought I’m going to get a track bike.

“I got back with people I used to ride with in the 70s and 80s.”

At the beginning of this year, he entered the Waikato track championships, “and won all the events in my age group”.

Next came the national championships in March, in which he won three titles: the scratch race; the points race and the 500m time trial.

He was told by a cycling mate: “You know that time you did in the individual pursuit, that would have got you third in the worlds … You should go to the worlds, go to the worlds.”

Grant says: “That was pretty much the decision to train for the worlds.”

Wanting to improve on his times at the Waikato and national championships,

Grant was trained by the head track coach of Cycling New Zealand, his mate Dayle Cheatley.

“He put a heap of time into me.

“I was training with the national squad.

Well, trying to hang on to them, all those young fellows. Pretty motivational stuff.”

He says he trained solidly from April for the October 3-10 event.

The UCI Track Cycling Masters World Championships is open to anyone over the age of 35, but all the riders who go are “doing world-class times”.

Grant was sponsored by Hamilton business Speedworks Ltd – they gave him his bike, clothing and equipment – and, he says with a laugh, by his wife, Jeanette, who went with him to Manchester.

There were 50 riders in Grant’s age group, and he won medals in all five of the events he entered.

There were four other Kiwi riders, and altogether the New Zealand contingent won 14 medals, including two world championship titles for Erin Criglington, from Invercargill.

“It was awesome, really well organised, no mucking around,” Grant says of the world championships.

Now he’s back home and back on his bike, usually for a quick whiz out to Whale Bay to keep the pedals turning.

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riday Dec 11 will see “A Taste of Christmas - carols, kai & goodtimes” at St Peters Church 6:00 - 6:40pm with vocal offerings from two local music groups, plus a selection of carols from Mighty River Harmony, one of New Zealand’s leading mens Barbershop Chorus’s.

This will be continued across the road in the Town Hall where MRH will showcase pieces from their National Barbershop Competition, plus a range of selected pieces demonstrating the

full range of possibilities within the Barbershop genre, this full programme is planned for a ‘live’ recording mid November before an invited audience in the Raglan Town Hall.

Both events are free of charge, open to all ages, and after this full concert (7:00 - 8:00pm), lots of exciting food will be offered to everyone present. This fun community event is to replace the Community Christmas Dinner, normally held on Christmas Day as the organisers felt the need for this event had changed.

A good feed, singalong carols

with Santa, and great community fellowship for the whole family will enable everyone to enjoy the full community spirit of Christmas, plus the Raglan Chamber of Commerce is planning to start the ‘late Friday’ night shopping leading up to Christmas, more details to be confirmed - 'come join us, the whole town will be alive’.

The organisers would encourage anyone who wishes to contribute (with a ‘dessert’ to share) should bring it along, and note that all other food that evening has already been donated.

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rural recycling depot behind Te Uku Store to help stop illegal dumping of rubbish, a practice which has spiralled out of control over the past few years.

The rubbish and recycling area is conveniently close to SH23 but that also makes it easy for passers-by to “stop and dump stuff” including large unwanted household items such as fridges – sometimes with rotting meat inside – washing machines and old couches, says Xtreme Zero Waste co-manager Rick Thorpe.

“There have been complaints from Te Uku locals and we (at Xtreme) fully support them,” he adds.

The problem reached an all-time low on Labour Day when it was clear that people heading home on Monday afternoon after the long holiday weekend in Raglan were taking advantage of the area’s easy access, Rick told the Chronicle.

Xtreme staff had emptied the containers at noon on the Monday as usual, he says, but by Monday night the area was a “total mess”.

It’s understood the dumping of offal, and also fish guts by fishermen heading home from Raglan, is also a big problem.

Identical containers outside the school at Te Mata, well off the highway, remain pristine because they are not so accessible, Rick says. “They are an asset to the local community.”

While a hidden camera has been used periodically at Te Uku, no-one has yet been prosecuted. Quite a few culprits have been caught on camera however, says Rick, some of whom are from the Te Uku area but most from Raglan or “unknown to us”.

The photographic evidence has then been passed on to Waikato District Council which typically sends letters to offenders warning them against illegal dumping in the future.

But a hefty $400 fine will now come with prosecution, Rick warns of Xtreme Zero Waste’s latest move to install a surveillance camera in the area permanently. The camera, which cost $2500, has been funded

by Xtreme with a small grant also from Wel Energy.

Rick says there’s no excuse for people to dump illegally at Te Uku. Good signage is there for all to see and the blue pre-paid plastic bags are available at the shop next door for loose rubbish.

People using the facility are encouraged to use the holes on both sides of the container rather than leaving recyclables spilling needlessly over one side, and to ensure that whatever’s dumped goes right inside the container.

Bulk recyclables left at the base of the container both inhibit access for other users and encourage people to add to the pile, he points out.

The spates of illegal dumping have left Te Uku and Waitetuna residents frustrated at abuse of the facility by outsiders. But Xtreme Zero Waste is hopeful the camera, along with good education and community respect, will contain if not halt the practice.

The Te Uku container is emptied and the separate mountain of blue bags collected every Monday and Friday, and sometimes on a Wednesday too.

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ay Bailey extinguished his R competition in the hotly contested Raglan Firefighter Challenge held near the wharf last week.

Thirteen competitors from the volunteer brigade donned protective clothing, gloves, helmet and breathing apparatus – a combined weight of 25 kilograms – to run out and roll up hoses, put up a ladder, drag a 75-kilogram dummy, carry two 20kg drums of liquid and run up a flight of stairs for bragging rights as Raglan’s top firefighter.

“I don’t want to gloat, I want to win with dignity,” says Ray, who completed the tasks in two minutes and 26 seconds.

“I took it out by heaps!”

In second place with a time of two minutes and 42 seconds was Brett Soanes, who last year won the challenge with Dave Thompson when the event was contested in a partnership. Grahame Field came third, in two minutes and 45 seconds.

Brigade training officer Leanna Darby, who put together the challenge with Daniel Mills, says it was started last year “as a fun way to let the guys test their skills and strength and provide them with bragging rights for the year”.

It is based on the international competition Toughest Firefighter and the national Combat Challenge, she says.

“Elements of both are brought together to give us our own competition. The elements that the firefighters exhibit in this race provide a basis for them to then go on and compete at other firefighting competitions.”

The challenge was so hotly contested by the firefighters last year that some blamed their partners if they didn’t do well, so a decision was made to make it an individual pursuit, says Leanna, who is said to “love the competitive stuff” herself. (For the record,

Raglan fire chief Kevin Holmes takes part in the challenge despite injuries.

she did say “Michael Thompson got beaten by a girl!”)

The general consensus of the challenge last Wednesday night seems to be that it was “horrible”.

“It was horrible, says Brett, who did the challenge first. “I was tired just unrolling the hose.”

“Horrible,” says Grahame. “I just wanted to get it over and done with.”

Steve O’Byrne was expected to place but had problems with his hose, finishing in three minutes and 36 seconds.

Actually, most of the blokes had difficulties when it came to handling their hoses.

The best way to work the hose is to do it really, really fast, says Ray. That worked for him, he reckons. He won a trophy and a voucher from Orca Restaurant and Bar for his winning efforts.

The challenge ended at the top of the stairs on Lily St.

Time keeper Wheturangi Tepania, who had hurt his hand the week before so couldn’t compete, says: “They get to the top of the stairs and have a little collapse, usually have a heart attack, then come down.”

The defib was on hand just in case.

Meanwhile, on the sidelines, there was plenty of banter targeted towards those who were watching and not taking part in the challenge.

“John Hart reckons he would have done it if he hadn’t gone away on holiday for 34 years,” was one of the comments that roused much laughter.

All in all: “It was a really cool night,” says Ray. “Everyone put in tons of effort – even the people who came last really slogged their guts out.”

Like Raglan fire chief Kevin Holmes, who limped home in four minutes and 15 seconds. But he was injured!

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Success of trapping programme could see Kiwi on Karioi

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hen The Endless Summer released in 1966, it highlighted the seemingly endless left-hand break at Manu Bay and landed Raglan on surfing maps around the world.

Andrew Shepherd is loaded up with traps to take up Mt Karioi.

the trapping programme on Mt Eof xtending Karioi could eventually lead to the return kiwi to our mountain. But to get to that stage will require community support.

The Karioi Maunga Ki Te Moana Project (Mt Karioi Land to Sea) needs volunteers to carry traps up Mt Karioi as it ramps up its trapping network from an area of 130 hectares to more than 1800ha.

The Karioi project’s key focus is to help protect the grey-faced petrel – a seabird also known as oi – which nests on the coastal cliffs around Mt Karioi.

“If we do this well, in a few years time we could potentially look at getting kiwi back on the mountain, as well,” says project coordinator Kristel.

Other native birds that could potentially be reintroduced include the robin and kokako.

This will require proving that the mountain is free of stoats and other pests (rats, cats, possums), because without predator control some 95 per cent of young kiwi do not survive to breeding age.

Success will also require community ownership of the project – having plenty of volunteers who are willing to help put out the traps and then check them on a regular basis, says Kristel.

Earlier this year, the Whaingaroa Environment Centre secured a $173,000 from NZ Lottery Grants Board to expand the trapping network of the Karioi Maunga project, which relies on sponsorship and funding.

Thirty kilometres of tracks have since been cut through dense bush and along ridgelines for new trap lines, along which 300 new DOC 200 double-set stoat traps will be set. Before there were only 100 traps across a few existing tracks on the mountain.

The new trap lines are about 1km to 2km apart, and the traps will be spread out along the lines about 100 metres apart.

“One of our team basically crawled through some parts of the bush and even had to stay nights up there … it was very challenging, and it took a long time to set some of the lines,” says Kristel.

Thirty new traps have already been carried up by volunteers but the project needs more willing workers to get the rest up the mountain.

It’s not an easy job. Each trap weighs 8 kilograms and the terrain is “crazy, crazy steep” in the higher areas.

But Kristel says this is an opportunity for everyone to get involved, regardless of fitness levels. Volunteers can carry one trap, two traps or three, or share the carrying of a trap with a friend.

The distance a trap has to be carried will also vary, while a helicopter will be used to get traps to the higher reaches.

“This is an opportunity to experience some really beautiful parts of the mountain that no-one else gets to see. And you will be doing your bit to help improve the biodiversity of our mountain.”

Oi, like kiwi and other ground-nesting birds, are “super-vulnerable” to predators. Because they breed in burrows they are basically “sitting ducks” for the likes of stoat, which like to kill for the sake of it.

It is quite unusual to have oi breeding on the mainland, but the population on Karioi is small and without active pest management it is unlikely to survive, says Kristel.

“In the past the mountain was inundated with seabirds and native wildlife but predators such as stoats, rats, possums and feral cats have had a huge impact on eggs, young chicks and nesting birds.”

Some bird species, such as kiwi, were completely wiped out.

There have already been reports of increased birdlife on the mountain since trapping began in 2009, and other species to benefit from predator control include the tree weta, skinks and geckos.

Earlier this year, two little blue penguins were found in a burrow near Manu Bay, and Kristel says ongoing predator control will see more of them on our shores.

“Doing predator control will improve birdlife in general.”

And it’s a chance to bring back some of the bird species long gone from the mountain.

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Over the years Raglan has experienced visitors amass–some only come in during the swell while others who have come in for a few days are still around five (or twenty five) years later.

Surfing is embedded into the heart of Raglan and plays a vital role in the wellbeing of our community. Whether you are a sea-salted veteran or fresh starting gromett, there is no denying the excitement and adrenaline rush you feel when you get to your feet for the first time.

There is a passion that flows within the water–a magic we have all felt. It is what keeps us near to our Raglan by the Sea, the place we all call home.

On certain nights, the call of the Sea is so powerful you can hear it on inland farms, and smell the ocean fresh air once you enter the township.

Surfing has had a big influence in the way our community interacts with the water, it inspires us to pay attention.

This passion has become one of the notso-silent motivators that drives us to protect our waters through sustainable practices.

The Chronicle has come together with the Raglan Surf Co. to dive deeper into this part of our culture that has helped to shape what Raglan has become. We hope to shine a light on the past, present and future of surfing in Raglan, to give voice to the not so talked of topics, to celebrate the unsung heroes of the lifestyle in town, as well as the various efforts being headed by locals within our community who are striving to keep our waters healthy and safe.

Whether you are an avid surfer, or you prefer to sit on the beach and watch, we are all affected by the ebb and flow of the tides. Our interactions with the water, directly or indirectly, have a ripple effect on the vitality of our community that reaches far beyond the divvy.

If you would like to see something particular highlighted in this column or have any surf minded ideas that you feel could fit, please contact us at info@raglanchronicle.co.nz. The Surf Column will be featured in The Chronicle fortnightly.

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SURF REPORT: The upcoming swell predictions for Raglan are looking reasonable for the next week, with consistent waves on offer, however the wind prediction is looking more unreliable with South based winds turning more Westerly as the weekend continues.

SURF CO TIPS: The trapping network on Mt Karioi has been extended to protect nesting grey-faced petrels. * The Karioi Maunga project needs volunteers to carry traps up Mt Karioi on November 8 (this Sunday) and November 22.

Special outings can be organised for groups of eight to 15 people. A team from Waikato Regional Council is setting up a trap line on November 11.

This is a good opportunity for sports clubs and gym mates to work together on their fitness and training.

Volunteers can expect to give five to seven hours of their time in setting up the traps.

Volunteers are also sought for the ongoing checking of traps.

Contact Bexie Towle if you are keen to help as a volunteer. Email: wordsbybexie@gmail.com.

The Karioi Maunga project also requires sponsorship. A $12 donation provides two rat traps; a $60 donation provides one possum or stoat trap; a $500 donation provides bait and volunteer equipment and materials for all the trap lines for one month; $1000 enables the project to equip, train and ensure the safety of volunteers on the mountain; $5000 pays for the running of a 1km trap line for one year; $10,000 pays for the running of a 3km trap line for a year.

Fifteen landowners are currently involved in the Karioi Maunga project.

Make the most of the offshore conditions when they are on offer, as there are not looking to be many of them for the next week.

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Raglan Surf Co. was founded in Raglan in 1992 by Craig Hughes. Producing high performance surfboards whilst proving to be the countries leading core surf store for over two decades, the business has remained being owned and operated by the local Hughes family. Their community involvement has always been apparent through various sponsorships of up and coming local surfers, school based surf programs and support of the local board riders club, as well as stern appreciation of environmental awareness. If you are new to town, surfer or not, with questions of where, when, or simply how, stop in and see them, and they will be more than happy to help.

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D I R E C T O R Y COUNSELLING Rene Andre MNZAC......................027 633 3095 Sarah Edwards ..............................027 2864945 web:........................www.sarahedwards.co.nz The Raglan House...............................825 8142 HOMEOPATHY Janis Beet Homeopath...................07 825 8004

WELLBEING news, products and services

Back by popular demand. A dedicated space for all things related to health and wellbeing in Whaingaroa. Raglan is rapidly becoming one of the country’s ‘wellbeing’ hot spots. Consequently the aim of this fortnightly feature is to make it easier for visitors and (locals) to connect directly with Raglan’s health and wellbeing providers.

A special thanks to all the advertisers and well being providers that have chosen to support this page. Without you this page would not be possible. We know that there are many others in the community who promote and facilitate health and wellbeing that we were unable to catch up with prior to print. Perhaps you are involved with reiki, dance, kung fu, yoga, fitness, sport etc. We would be happy to talk to anyone interested in being associated or involved with this ongoing feature. Please feel free to contact us on 825 7076 or info@raglanchronicle.co.nz.

The Raglan House: Feel at home

Sue Spurling - Stillwater Homeopathy & Well Being Centre...............................021 263 2859 MASSAGE Phi Massage/Bowen...........................825 7844 email:...............................ljk.raglan@xtra.co.nz Rubymac Wellbeing, Massage & Performance..................................021 857 196 OSTEOPATHY Mel’s Clinic, Raglan.........................07 846 7030 TAI CHI Tai Chi 4 Health.............................021 2949 699 TAROT Tool for developing self-awareness Ph Chrissy......................................027 6644261 THIS SPACE COULD BE YOURS IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ADVERTISE ON THIS PAGE PLEASE CONTACT US: 825 7076

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Making sure The Raglan House feels just like home is House Manager Sharon Tribe and PR Manager Chrissy Hodkinson.

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he Raglan House is delighted to be part of the new Health and Wellbeing page in the Chronicle and we congratulate the Chronicle on bringing together those involved in the health and wellbeing in our community – how awesome to have this information all in one place!

The Raglan House offers a number of services for all in our community. Our services are strictly confidential and records are kept under lock and key. Tony Agar runs our free budget service. We all know how hard it can be sometimes to keep track of our money and where it is going (it seems to disappear much faster than it comes in!). Tony can help

create a budget in which you set your financial goal/s (whether it is to have a holiday, save for a deposit on a home, clear outstanding debt) and then help you keep track to achieve that goal.

We have also several counselling services available - two contracted counsellors who provide low/no cost counselling; a drug and alcohol counsellor and a rape and sexual abuse counsellor – both available one day a week. A social worker from Link House in Hamilton works from The House on Wednesdays during term time to help single parent families access the help and services they might need.

We are undertaking ‘Alcohol Action’ in our community with a particular focus in coming months on the risks of drinking alcohol while pregnant. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is an increasing concern nationally. We will also be working to raise awareness of the dangers of supplying alcohol to those under the age of 18 years and actively promoting the “Don’t Drink and Drive” message.

The role of The Raglan House is to “identify and anticipate community needs and to facilitate responses to them”. We have a wide network of other providers who can also help and support.

Please come into the House any time you are passing and say “hello”, have a cup of tea or coffee and check out what is on offer – we would love to see you.

Call us on 07 825 8142 or email info@ theraglanhouse.co.nz

Is it time to change up your skincare regime : The Herbal Dispensary

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e are thrilled to be hosting Antipodes Skincare on 11th November.

If you love facials, want some pampering, would like to try an new range or need some help with your skin book your space – more details below!

If winter has taken its toll on your skin and you need some extra nourishment for summer we have some beautiful natural skincare ranges to ‘feed’ your skin topically. This week we are spotlighting Antipodes.

Antipodes is a certified organic and premium natural skincare range that creates richly hydrating formulations to enhance your skin to function naturally.

Created right here in New Zealand, Antipodes is vegetarian and environmentally friendly and is also scientifically validated. Combinations of

nourishing oils, manuka honey, native plants and antioxidant rich fruits make up the range. The Antipodes range has your skincare regime covered, with everything from daily cleansers, toners, serums and moisturisers to weekly treats like face masks and exfoliators.

On Wednesday the 11th of November we are hosting an Antipodes facial event here at the Herbal Dispensary.

Treat yourself to a decadent 45 minute facial and get professional advice on a skincare regime that is best for you.

A booking fee applies (This is redeemable off your purchase of any Antipodes products on the day.) These facial events are limited each year so make the most of this opportunity and have an Antipodes facial right here in Raglan!

Phone us or come in to book The Herbal Dispensary and Organic Food Store 07 8257444

Natalie and Kirsty can show you the full Antipodes range in store

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Changes afoot at West Coast Health Clinic K

ia ora from West Coast Health!

You will have noticed lots of comings and goings over the last few months as we have been trying to expand our team to meet your health needs. We now have more doctors available: Dr Michael Becker will be work a few sessions each week on a long term basis and Dr Fiona Megahy has joined us all the way from Scotland, she will be with us for six months.

We have also been lucky to have Dr Susan Burslem and Dr Jess Blackwood with us, both of whom will be back in summer to cover extra sessions over the holiday period. Finally, our current GP registrar, Terry Hall, is due to leave in four weeks and will be replaced by Dr Madeleine Seton.

As far as our nursing staff go you may have noticed that Lisa has left; she is now working in Australia. Vicki Kelly has come back to cover this role: some of you may remember her as she has been here before. Claire Davies was

back with us for a short time too, but she is now moving around the country to try out other nursing positions.

Another new member of the team is Andrea Gilshnan, whom again many of you may already know as a long standing member of our community and a St John Ambulance volunteer and a member of the Raglan Volunteer Fire Brigade. She has taken up the role of Medical Centre Assistant (MCA) which is a new role for the clinic, Andrea will help to manage the flow of patients within the practice to enable the Nurses/Doctors more quality time to interact with patients. The role also covers admin/reception support so you will see her from time to time at the front counter.

Health Planning - don’t forget the silly season will be upon us soon so make sure you are up to date with your repeat prescriptions and any health checks you need.

We hope that you will enjoy meeting the new members of the team:

WCHC Enrolment update Andrea Gilshnan For those who don’t know me I have been living in Raglan for 40 years and my passion is helping and supporting my community. I’m very excited about my new role at the clinic as I have been finally able to fulfil my life long dream of working within the health sector in Raglan. I can’t wait to meet all the patients and catch up with the patients I already know.

Dr Jess Blackwood

Wellbeing magician

Kiaora tatou. Ko Ngati Tuwharetoa te iwi, Ko Jess Blackwood ahau.

I joined the team at WCHC in January as a regular ‘reliever’ General Practitioner.

I’ve been working as a doctor for 7 years, predominantly in Gisborne, Tairawhiti, and have also worked in youth health. I’m passionate about healthy communities, te reo Maori, te taiao, art, health education and child and youth health.

Dr Fiona Megahy

Over the years I have moved across the globe, been faced with many challenges, separated by oceans from my family had a number of stressful things going on all of which have given me great insights and understanding of the ways these challenges can affect our health. We can all be affected, but there are things we can do to alleviate them. If we don’t they can impact on our long-term health.

We can also lose our sense of joy of life, deplete our energy and sense of inner peace and we can feel at a loss as to where to go to get help; how to get our health, sleep, energy, life back.

It is at those times, when we don’t know where to turn, that we may need others to help us. What I offer is a quiet place to talk, be heard, have safe, natural treatments through specific knowledge, skills and life experience using homeopathy, reiki healing, aromatherapy and more.

These beautiful therapies can help bring those qualities of health back into your life.

If you would like to know more about what I do or just have a chat to see if I can help, just give me a call to see what may be right for you at this time. And if I can’t help, I may know someone who is better suited to your needs.

My phone number is 021 263 2859.

Sue Spurling

I have come to Raglan for six months from the south east of Scotland. I have worked in general practice for many years in several practices and in sports medicine for around 10 years, primarily rugby. Back home I live on a farm and have beef cattle, a few sheep and a couple of horses. I have three university aged children who will all be joining me for Christmas in Raglan. I’m delighted at the opportunity to work in such a lovely rural town and I’m looking forward to my first kiwi summer.

Dr Michael Becker I am a GP who has worked in the allergy arena for years at Medlab and in Australia, and have a special interest in food related allergies. I work every Friday at the Waikato Allergy Clinic in Hamilton, I also work a few days in a general practice in Otorohanga and I have now joined the West Coast Health Team where you will find me on a regular basis. As a resident of Otonga Valley I’m enjoying working closer to home.

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TAI CHI 4 HEALTH Beginners Class Thursdays at Town Hall Supper Room. 11am.

As many of you know, over the last year we have been asking you all to complete a new enrolment form and to provide evidence that you are entitled to heath care in NZ. The Ministry of Health have strict rules regarding this and in order to receive funding so we can provide for your health needs, we need you all to complete these forms.

If you have not done so already, please discuss this with any of our admin team.

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Healthy tips WHile staying in whaingaroa •

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Take in a beach walk or alternatively check out the walks through the Wainui Reserve.

Walk or run the three bridges route just before sunrise or sunset.

Mountain bike the wind farm trail.

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Take a yoga class.

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Drink an energy inspiring smoothie before your morning routine.

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Take a spin class at the Raglan Gym.

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Treat yourself to a massage.

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Follow that up with some Tai Chi.

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Walk the Bridal Veil Falls track and treat yourself to the view of the falls from the bottom.

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Take a paddle board or kayak up the harbour on a full tide.

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Fish from the wharf and catch yourself a free dinner.

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Grab an ‘acai berry bowl’ from Juan at the yellow Raglan Cruisers cart outside The Herbal Dispensary on the weekend.

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While you are there check out The Herbal Dispensary - a virtual ‘one stop shop’ for all things healthy and desirable.

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W o r k s h o p s Please contact us directly on 825 7076 or email: info@raglanchronicle.co.nz

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Whaingaroa / Raglan Community Welcome to the first of our new ‘Connect Whaingaroa Community’ series, the result of a joint initiative between The Raglan House and Raglan Chronicle teams.

The overall aim of this monthly series is to promote safety, connection and acceptance of diversity in our community.

Essentially, we want to make it easier for locals to directly connect with each other, with local services and help raise the level of engagement in local ideas as well as national ones that promote community wellbeing. Consequently we will look to publish stories about positive local, national and international initiatives that are relevant for our community.

This page would not be possible without The Raglan House team who are responsible for the genesis of the idea and a special thanks to Sanjay and the Raglan Supervalue Team for recognising the productive value of such a page in the Chronicle and kindly agreeing to come on board as the key sponsor.

Important message

Fun community resource at your disposal

Violence is endemic within New Zealand.

K be a costly exercise. And there’s eeping up with the latest toys can

nothing worse than shelling out good money for a new play item only for it to be abandoned after a few weeks.

Fortunately for Raglan parents there’s another solution – the Whaingaroa Community Toy Library, where families get the chance to try out a wide selection of toys suitable for children aged from birth to five years, for a fraction of the cost of buying them new.

The Whaingaroa Community Toy Library currently has got 42 families that are members, but there’s always space for more, says Chairperson Charlotte Hartstone. “Other than our paid librarian, the toy library relies solely on volunteers to keep it running, so membership does involve a couple of library duties per year, which is only 3 hours in total. We are one of the cheapest toy libraries in New Zealand as we feel it’s important to be accessible to as many families as possible. Joining the library lets you choose from our large toy catalogue every fortnight, or even weekly if you wish. It saves you money and reduces waste.”

Raglan’s toy library has been in operation since May 2008. Held every Monday at Te Uku Memorial Hall from 10.30am-12 noon membership costs an affordable $30 per year.

Charlotte says her own children love having

Lauren and Cameron Hartstone nestled amongst some of the toys on offer at the Whaingaroa Community Toy Library.

the opportunity to regularly choose new toys.

“The children enjoy having the change. It gives parents the opportunity to sit down with their children and teach them to play a new game.

It’s also a great meeting place for parents.”

Raglan’s toy library has recently received funding from the Lotteries Commission, Let’s Grow Childcare Centre and Meridian Energy Ltd, for which they are very grateful. “As we are non-profit, we actually run at a loss some weeks, so these financial boosts, along with our own fund raising ventures are essential to

keep us going”. Charlotte says donations of good quality toys are always welcome and the library would also love to find premises in central Raglan if possible. Also, if anyone in the community is able to volunteer a few hours of your time, the toy library committee is always looking for helpers and your time would be much appreciated. Contact Charlotte 8257332.

To join the Raglan Toy Library pop along on a Monday to Te Uku Memorial Hall, from 10.30am – 12 noon.

White Ribbon Day : November 25th

Neighbourhood support

At a recent community meeting with the new Waikato Area Commander and Raglan police and it was disturbing to learn that 70-80% of police call outs in Raglan were related to family violence.

CONNECT Community Support is actively promoting ‘Raglan’s Neighbourhood Support’ and encourages the community to think about your immediate neighbourhood and take action to set up a neighbourhood support group if one does not exist.

Groups of 6 – 10 houses are ideal. The main purpose of such a group is to encourage neighbours to know one another and share information on crime or suspicious activities in the area and report any such activity to police.

Neighbourhood Support aims to make homes, neighbourhoods and communities safer and more caring places in which to live. For more information email raglannslists@gmail.com or phone Chrissy on 825 8142.

A majority of these involve alcohol.

The Raglan House is undertaking ‘Alcohol Action’ within our community to try and raise awareness of the issues that exist in our community and to find ways to reduce alcohol related harm.

The next major event relating to Violence Prevention is the National White Ribbon Day

on 25th November.

The CONNECT Community Support Steering Group have created the slogan “White Out Family Violence” and we aim to ”White Out” Raglan on 25th November by getting the stores / cafes / schools / community involved as much as possible. Our schools have been asked to help us by making white ribbons for distribution in the community and as part of this, the message of non violence and respectful relationships will be promoted.

If you want to help us with the “White Out”, or have any cool ideas, please phone Chrissy on 825 8142

Violence hurts everyone. A life lived in fear is not a life fulfilled. All of us need to do whatever we can to ensure that the women in our community are safe.

Violence towards women is unacceptable.

Violence is not just physical. All of us need to take action against inappropriate behaviour e.g. criticism, put-downs, humiliation in front of friends, verbal abuse.

CALL TO ACTION White Ribbon is an international movement that condemns men’s violence towards women.

Take the White Ribbon Pledge – or encourage the men in your life to do so - and make sure your actions and those of your mates are OK. WHAT IS THE PLEDGE? Help White Ribbon to create change by taking The Pledge to never commit, condone or remain silent about violence towards women. Men want to be proud fathers, uncles, grandfathers and great husbands/partners.

We want our partners and kids to live in safe homes without violence. Taking The Pledge to never commit, condone or remain silent about violence towards women means a better life for you and those close to you. You can take The Pledge here http://whiteribbon.org.nz/act/ the-pledge/. Together, we CAN stop violence against women. The Raglan House Team

Fireworks safety Here are some safety tips from our Volunteer Fire Service: • • •

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Fireworks should always be handled and supervised by an adult.

Fireworks should always be positioned well away from buildings and dry vegetation Special attention needs to be given to those that live near bush - especially those living outside the town boundary - ie Whale Bay, Manu Bay and Upper Wainui Rd areas.

Never assume a firework that has failed is ‘safe’. Allow several minutes to pass before approaching and removing.

Point fireworks in a safe direction at all times and never at people or animals.

Keep your pets inside.

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New staff and changes afoot at Raglan Lawns

The Raglan Lawns Team: (L to R) Anaru, Paulie and Freddy.

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aglan Lawns welcomes new staff member, Anaru Kingi to our team. A qualified arborist who brings years of experience in grounds-care to our business.

Anaru has moved to Raglan to raise his family.

Anaru joins a business of parents and fathers who live in Raglan and have a vested interest in the community. This aligns with our values of employing residents of Raglan rather than seasonal workers–upholding Raglan Lawns principles of creating an established business that is here for the long term.

Established now since 2006, many of our customers have been with us from the beginning and we value their continued support. Raglan Lawns has worked hard to establish a professional service that is reliable and trustworthy. This has added value, as many of the customers have holiday homes, live overseas or are elderly. We make ourselves available to them at anytime via email or phone, offering a sense of reassurance about the people who maintain their property.

Raglan Lawns is currently taking on new lawns, please contact Freddy who would be more than happy to come and give you a quote, 07 825 8515 or 021 155 0352.

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Te Mata Club, Kawhia Road, Te Mata Please join us for our fundraiser and celebration at the Te Mata Club where we will auctioning off an amazing array of goods & services from our community, to go towards books and resources to teach our children to read.

Funk and soul singer Hollie Smith to play at the YOT Club this Friday.

brings her funk and soul back H ollie to Raglan this Friday 6 November at

The Yot Club, along with her new band which includes members of Shapeshifter, The Nathan Haines Band and Sola Rosa.

"Raglan is one of my favourite places," Hollie said. "The energy is so positive and the people are great."

The release of Hollie Smith’s new single "Lady Dee" reveals a new tone and structure from her past albums. Her third solo album is set to be released early next year and will feature much more of the guitar throughout it.

"I'm not too good at guitar," said Holly in a recent phone chat we had with her. "So the songs are quite simple but they still carry this edgy, bluesy-funk vibe…" Which can be found throughout all of her albums.

Hollie has performed alongside iconic locals such as Trinity Roots and Fat Freddy’s Drop, as well as prominent Detroit DJ Recloose. But

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it was the release of her single ‘Bathe in the River’ in 2006, penned by Don McGlashan that set her on her path to becoming New Zealand’s sultry voice of soul.

‘Bathe in the River’ was followed by Hollie’s double-platinum debut album 'Long Player’, released on her own SoundSmith Records label.

Back at home, the 2007 Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards saw her take home Best Female Solo Artist, Breakthrough Artist of the Year, Best Aotearoa Roots Album and Best Producer.

Her second solo album, ‘Humour and the Misfortune of Others’, received critical acclaim and was followed by two more successful national tours. In 2013 her exquisite pop release ‘Peace of Mind’, was a collaborative effort between Hollie and long time friends and revered female artists Anika Moa and Boh Runga.

In June 2014, Hollie was invited to perform at the prestigious Montreal Jazz Festival where she headlined the Scene Rio Tinto Alcan stage as part of the Les Soirees Jazzy outdoor concerts.

She performed two sets in front of a combined audience of 50,000, wowing the crowds with her passionate and powerful performances, proving her mettle once again as a world-class vocalist.

Hollie will head out on a tour of the North Island as part of the 'Lady Dee Single Release Tour', after her kickoff show at the Yot Club.

Tickets for the show are for sale on Eventfinda or available at the door the night of.

Saturday, 7 Nov. sees local talent Dan Wilcox hit the stage with a collection of his own songs early before pulling out his party hat and DJing for the rest of the night. Just a $5 cover charge.

Saturday 14 Nov. sees Raglan’s own Strangely Arousing hit the stage. These lads are making a huge name for themselves and have just finished a national tour with Brendon Thomas and the Vibes.

The Sunshine Soundsystem returns to Raglan on Saturday 21 November. These guys are huge Raglan favourites with the core of Downtown Brown and KP often assisted by their famous mates.

The weekend after sees Raglan funk band, Mighty Mighty play the 28th. Fanga and the boys always bring the goodness so expect some high energy good times.

Sunday 29 November welcomes the proper start of The Sunday Sessions. To celebrate we have Australian Blues player Ash Grunwald playing inside after 10pm. This is huge for The Yotty. We are super excited about the increasing fame of the Sunday Sessions and the caliber of artists we are attracting.

All Fridays feature local talent DJing free of charge. We are also open Thursdays with cold beers, free pool and great music, plus surfskate-snow action onscreen.

Western Cluster Schools kapa haka festival celebrates inclusion n Friday 23 October, O Raglan Area School hosted the second kapa haka festival for the Western Cluster schools.

With the inaugural event held last year, this year’s festival was another successful day with kids of all ages, genders and ethnicities taking part in the Māori performing arts event.

The Western Cluster schools include a dozen or so Waikato schools that share experiences and create opportunities for kids. Sporting events and speech competitions are the usual order but last year we saw the addition of a cultural element in

the form of the kapa haka festival.

While kapa haka can often be a fiercely competitive art form, the focus was to create an inclusive experience for all the schools that are part of the Western Cluster, which includes primary schools south of Ngaruwahia.

The idea was originally conceived by previous Waitetuna School Principal Jo Reiri who wished to see an opportunity for all students to come together and share their thoughts and ideas through the medium of Māori performing arts (the kaupapa).

This year, the event was steered

by Kylie Hollis from RAS’s Rūmaki Reo unit, carrying on the kaupapa of celebrating inclusion, participation and sharing, their intention was to create a space in which the culture of te iwi māori can be explored, experienced, interpreted, appreciated and then also, revered.

“Our intention also was to provide an opportunity for all tamariki who so desire – regardless of gender or ethnicity – a place to connect with their souls, their hearts, their minds and their bodies that they can share what they have come to understand,” said Kylie.

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Kei te tipua, e Toi Hiko kau ana te ngākau i tō karanga Mā tō ngākau te wairua e hiki Mā tō wairua te rea e tuku Mā tō reo te hinengaro e whakapuaki Mā te hinengaro te kupu e raranga Mā te raranga I te kupu te taonga tuku iho e whakairo

Te Whare Karioi mo nga Taiohi o Te Uru To symbolise the spirit and significance of the event, a toka mauri (a symbol that represents the spirit) was sought, blessed and given a name: Te Whare Karioi mō ngā Taiohi o Te Uru. The name comes from a Rarotongan story, Te Are Karioi, that was bought back to the Whaingaroa community with Kaumātua, Matua Sean Ellison and other Kaumātuas from their recent trip to the pacific islands.

Te Are Karioi speaks of a metaphoric stage, a performing area, that visits different communities inviting people, and particularly young people, to sing and dance and to spread joy to wherever this stage would land.

“Immediately the Rarotongan example connected to the intention of this kaupapa and of course the name Karioi helped settle the decision and from there the kaupapa took on a mauri (life) of it’s own,” said Kylie.

The symbol itself is a basalt rock from Te Whaanga (Whale Bay/Indicators), esteemed local artist Simon Te Wheoro has graced the toka with its own tāmoko which speaks of whānau and tamariki. Revered local weaver Erangi Brodie also created a kete using harakeke from Raglan Area School grounds and intertwining the niho taniwha symbol, which represents guardianship.

The significance of the basalt rock comes from the fact that Tainui Chief Tawhao and his two sons Turongo and Whatihua resided at Te Whaanga and as tupuna (ancestors) of Tainui, Waikato kids can whakapapa to these tupuna.

With the significance of the kaupapa established, Te Whare Karioi mō ngā Taiohi o Te Uru has now travelled to Horotiu School, where the festival will be held next. Once again, it will provide a place and space for tamariki of all backgrounds an opportunity to sing and dance in a safe and celebratory environment.

“This kaupapa has provided an opportunity for RAS to stand as the strong kura rangatira that it is – a kura which is steeped staunchly in tikanga māori as it exhausts all efforts to provide for student needs, academically, socially, emotionally and culturally,” said Kylie.

Your dog could save a life. Sometimes animals come into the clinic in an emergency state and require an emergency blood transfusion.

A blood transfusion is very similar to that in humans where blood is taken from one patient and given to the next; although unlike in human medicine, we are unable to store whole blood at our clinic, therefore we need a directory of available dogs and owners that we are able to contact in an emergency.

Our clinic had a prime example earlier this week of this type of situation where a puppy was extremely anaemic (had extensive blood loss) due to possibly eating some rat bait several days before; with some special veterinary care and an emergency blood transfusion, the puppy is now stable and recovering well. This amazing result was possible because we were able to make contact with a client immediately and have them bring their blood donor dog straight in to the clinic.

Some other emergency situations that require a blood transfusion include excessive blood loss due to trauma, or certain diseases that cause anaemia, just to name a few.

Why can we not use the same dog for repeated blood donations?

Once we have taken a significant amount of blood from a blood donor dog, it takes the body some time to regenerate the appropriate amount of red blood cells again to replace what was lost; for this reason, we like to give our blood donor dogs a few months in between donations if we can.

Is your dog a suitable candidate?

We have some specific criteria that must be met to qualify your dog to be on our blood donor list. Criteria are listed below: Are you (the owner) at home most of the day?

Is your dog between the age of two and eight?

Does your dog have any underlying health issues?

Is your dog over the weight of 25kg?

Is your dog up to date with vaccinations?

If you think your dog may qualify, and you would like to apply for them to be on our donor call list then please come in to the clinic and fill out our application form at reception.

In return for giving blood and potentially saving a life, your dog will receive a special goodie bag with a selection of treats and toys to go home with.

Anexa Team

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                   

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    

  

     

 

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  

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  

  

    

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                 

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 

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AUTOMOTIVE

DRAINAGE/EXCAVATION

ELECTRICIANS

PLUMBING

ROB POOLTON LTD

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

ARBORIST

ENGINEERING

Stefan Frew stefan@liveelectrical.co.nz 022 676 3081

Commercial Residential Rural / Farming

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE HARDIES HOUSE & GARDEN

raglanelectrical@rocketmail.com

• Qualified builder • Landscaping • Lawn Mowing • Garden Care • Chainsaw Work

Nick & Kerin Hardie: 07 825 6886 / 027 425 6886 hardiehomes@xtra.co.nz

FENCING

BUILDERS

• Chipper/ Shredder • Water Blasting • Painting • Decorating • Carpet Cleaning

ROOFING

FENCING • • • •

POOL FENCES AUTOMATICGATES SECURITY FENCE BALUSTRADES

Contact for FREE QUOTE

Christie Carpentry

hOUse BUiLDer anD renOVatOrs

paul & robyn Christie

ELECTRICIANS

RAGLAN AUTOGATES autogates@live.com

mobile 021 263 8698

LAWNS / LANDSCAPING

tel: (07) 825 8366 paul: 021 188 0447 - robyn: 021 177 5201 199c te papatapu road, rD2 te Mata, raglan email: patandbob@xtra.co.nz

For advertising inquiries: Contact the Raglan Chronicle on 07 825 7076 or email us at:

soneillbuilder@hotmail.co.nz

CONCRETE SERVICES

info@raglanchronicle.co.nz

LAWNS / LANDSCAPING

Concrete Cutter

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

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

COURIERS/PARCELS • PLUMBING SUPPLIES • BUILDING SUPPLIES • HOME APPLIANCES • LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED • TOTALLY INDEPENDENT

RAGLAN TO HAMILTON THREE TIMES DAILY “I CAN DELIVER YOUR PARCELS ANYWHERE IN NEW ZEALAND WITH TRACK & TRACE!” ‘CHILLED SERVICE NOW AVAILABLE’

PH Pete: 0274 302 890 14 RAGLAN Chronicle

easy ways to place your classified ad EMAIL your ad and contact details to: classifieds@raglanchronicle.co.nz

MINISKIPS 186 Te Hutewai Road Office: 07 825 6509 Shop: 07 825 0017 xtremezerowaste.org.nz

Raglan Resource Recovery Centre Rubbish, Recycling and Greenwaste Drop-off Mini Skips & Trailer Hire Kaahu’s Nest Reuse Shop Wood Yard, Metal Yard & Upcycled Compost and Mulch Sales Open: 8:30 - 4:30 Mon, Wed, Fri & Sun Open: 12:30 - 4:30 Saturdays and Public Holidays Closed: Tuesdays and Thursdays

PHONE our friendly staff on 07 825 7076 FAX your ad and contact details to 07 825 7078 CALL IN to our office on Wainui Rd, Raglan

PRICING

80 60cents cents per per word word (minimum (minimumcharge charge$8) $6) or or prices for a prices start start at $18 $15 for adad aboxed/bordered boxed/bordered

Lunch & Dinner R A G L A N Breakfast,Friday KINDERGARTEN Eats & Beats at 5pm QUIZ NIGHT. Friday Saturday Eats & Beats at 5pm 6th November. ph 8258674 for more Checkout Facebook for Details details facebook.com/rockitraglan

WED 11 NOV R A G L A N RAMBLERS 9am from Wainui Rd car park next to the fire station - Top of Divvy to Cogswell - bring lunch.

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.

For Sale

PIG DOG PUPPIES Greyhound x Lockley x Bull x Pointer. 4x males, parents both find, bail, hold. All vac, flea treated, microchipped. $70 each. Ph. 021 763 707.

PIZZA OVEN WOOD Dry manuka. ph. 027 361 9022 or 027 362 6004.

LARGE SQUARE, DARKWOOD TABLE. Green glass inset, 8 leather chairs.

Few issues which is reflected on the price. $700, ph. 021 26 88 11.

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

* MENS DENIM * Abrand, Rollas, & Deus Workwear Chino’s, and great selection of Shorts! ++Huge new summer book delivery to browse Something for everyone! x

Wanted

GRAZERS WANTED. Around 25 carry over cows or yearlings. Ph. 027 362 6004.

Lost

YOGA MAT: Blue with name ‘Wendy’. Lost outside or opposite Scout Hall Mon eve.

3 Nov. Much loved, 15-yr-old. Sentimental value. Ph. 825 5739 or return to Raglan Forest.

THURS 5 NOV @ OLD SCHOOL ARTS CENTRE: Duo Jackson North Island Tour. $20 at the door, cash bar, yummy food, 7:30pm.

THURS 5 NOV @ YOT CLUB: Cold beers, free pool and great music. Plus surf, skate and snow action onscreen.

FRI 6 NOV @ YOT CLUB: Hollie Smith, Lady Dee Single Tour.

8:30pm. Tickets on Eventfinda.

SAT 7 NOV @ YOT CLUB: Dan Wilcox hits the stage showcasing acoustic songs early on followed by an epic DJ set. $5. 8:30pm.

- 825 8233 -

Acknowledgement

Public Notices

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.

We would like to thank our firends, neighbours and Raglan Community for the wonderful offers of help and food that we received while we were out of circulation for a month with Pat’s accident and Rob’s leg surgery. We are so grateful to each and everyone of you and so thankful we linve in a such a caring community as Raglan.

Pat & Robbie Morris (Paradise Ducks)

A R M I S T I C E DAY SERVICE A service will be held at the Cenotaph, Bow Street, on Wednesday, 11 November 2015, at 11am.

All welcome to attend.

Raglan R.S.A.

Services Offered O R G A N I C KNOTS Dreadlock maintenance and Commercial To Let creations. 021 084 FENCED YARD 90045. Check us out FOR RENT. on Facebook. Local rates available.

Approx 300 Sqm. Available CONVENTIONAL immediately. Phone HAY BALING Stuart or Kim on 825 Mow, rake & 0113 or 027 22 88 bale 640.

INDUSTRIAL Phone Sean YARD FOR RENT. O'Halloran Could add building 027 346 6379 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

Situations Vacant

CLUBHOUSE M A N A G E R R E Q U I R E D For Raglan Golf Club Initial 24 week contract beginning 21st December.

Full Time Salaried position. Experience in Hospitality and LCQ an advantage.

Applications close 15th November. For Job Description and applications please contact: stu447@hotmail. com.

C H I L D C A R E N E E D E D : We are looking for someone with experience to provide part time childcare for our 3 yr old and 5 yr old girls, please contact Kate on 021836561 if you are interested.

SENIOR CITIZENSFire Station 12th November 11am – Housie. All welcome.

DUE TO THE INCREASE IN ILLEGAL DUMPING at XZW’s Te Uku Seafreight Container a 24hr surveillance camera has been installed.

Please only use pre-paid bags as Council is now prosecuting illegal dumpers.

WEST COAST H E A L T H C H A R I TA B L E TRUST AGM Tuesday, 17 November 2015 at For Hire 6pm at The Raglan B O U N C Y House, 45 Bow CASTLE, great Street. All welcome.

for entertaining the kids ph Vicki M O U N T A I N 8257575.

D R E A M I N G Public Notices TWILIGHT BOWLS. Tuesdays register 5:45pm James Street Greens. Ph Bob 021 825 869.

RAFFLE was won

by Dot Williams.

WHAINGAROA ENVIRONMENT CENTRE notice of Special General Meeting Monday 23rd November at the Raglan Club 4pm.

LIGHT EXERCISE GROUP Mon and Thurs 10am, St. Peter’s Church Hall, Bow Street.

YOGA AT TE UKU 6:30 pm - 8:00 pmYoga at Te Uku Hall every Monday from 6.30pm to 8pm.

Ring Belinda on 825 MONDAY 9 NOV 6592 The Care and Craft M A I N L Y group meet from MUSIC FOR 9.00 till 3.00 on PRESCHOOLERS Mondays at Union Every Mon & Wed. Church Hall, Stewart 9:30AM @ Te Uku St, Raglan. Morning Church Hall $3 per family. All welcome. tea provided 10.00. Ph. Surfside 825 Bring your own lunch 5199 for more if staying late. details.

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

E SAV $ $$

Contact the Raglan Chronicle: ph. 027 825 7076 e. classifieds@raglanchronicle.co.nz

Classifieds

RAGLAN CREATIVE M A R K E T This Sunday 10 - 2 at the Old School Arts Centre. www.raglanmarket. com Open 7 Days a week from 9am

Courses, classes & workshops

REMEMBER, REMEMBER, THE FIFTH OF NOVEMBER, THE GUNPOWDER TREASON AND PLOT. I KNOW OF NO REASON WHY THE GUNPOWDER TREASON SHOULD EVER BE FORGOT.

Public notice of application for renewal of on-licence. Section 101, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. Bow Street Depot Limited has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Ngaruawahia for the renewal of an on-licence in respect of the premises situated at 2 Bow Street Raglan and known as Bow Street Depot. The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is Restaurant & Bar. The days on which and the hours during which alcolhol is sold under the licence are: Monday-Sunday 8AM – 1AM of the following day. The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the office of the Waikato District Council, District Licensing Committee, 15 Galileo Street, Ngaruawahia. Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the renewal of the licence may, not later than 15 working days after the date of the first publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee at Waikato District Council, Private Bag 544, Ngaruawahia 3742. No objection to the renewal of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in section 131 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. This is the first publication of this notice.

KERAPA, PITA LARSEN Pita's respectful whanau invite whanau & friends to his unveiling on Saturday 14th November at 11 AM, Rakaunui Marae, Rakaunui Rd, Hauturu', followed by kaihakari. NAU MAI HAERE MAI.

RUAPUKE MOTOR CAMP

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

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Raglan Real Estate Ltd Licenced (REAA 2008)

668 Wainui Rd

RAGLAN REAL ESTATE ID#RAG22479 5

4 Violet St

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5 .1 11 E .

14 SIT N O N TI M O C AU 1P View Open Home Saturday 12PM or by appt.

• This is it! First time on the market in 40 years, absolute paradise • Don’t try and compare this one-of-kind property with anything, there is nothing like it - anywhere!

• Prolific bird life including Kereru, Tui, Bell bird, Shining cuckoo, Morepork, Petrel, and even Penguin reflecting decades of careful protection • This property runs right down to a secluded beach and looks down at the globally famous Manu Bay surf break • Two existing, two bedroom dwellings one of which is the perfect, income generating surf chalet • A must to view!! Prior Auction offers considered

12 Karioi Crescent

T AC R T ON C R DE N U

Prior Auction Offers Considered Julie Hanna 027 441 8964 Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282

78g Greenslade Rd

TIDY AND CENTRAL

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• 3 bedrooms • 400m2 easycare section • Ideal retirement home or rental investment • Close walking distance to town and wharf • Prior auction offers considered

Julie Hanna 027 441 8964 Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282

14 Opotoru Rd B LU

5 C 2.1LING 1 .

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View Open Home Sunday 2pm or by appt.

ID#RAG22470 5

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116h Greenslade Rd

AUCTION 22.11.15: 2PM ONSITE PEACE & TRANQUILITY IN MOONLIGHT BAY

• Proudly positioned capturing sun, glorious harbour views and magical moonlit nights • A mezzanine floor is a bonus bedroom, office space or library • Downstairs there is a large bedroom and living space which comes furnished with gym equipment • This 1096m² property also features a private and separate s/c fully furnished unit with its own views • With sensational views, a unique lifestyle and plenty of space this recently refurbished property is sure to impress!!

• Prior auction offers considered

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22 James St B LU

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Julie Hanna 027 441 8964 Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282

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81 Sunshine Rise

BEACH LIVING WITH CHARACTER • Full of character this 1940’s cottage is ready for the next owner to move in and make it theirs • This property ticks a lot of boxes and there is the opportunity to add additional value • Native timber flooring, open fireplace, off street parking and room to add a garage • Great location, close walk to all amenities, wharf, beach, town, shops, cafes • Prior Auction offers considered.

Julie Hanna 027 441 8964 Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282

NEW LISTING - 55 Norrie Ave

UB CL

View Open Home Saturday 11am or by appt.

ID#RAG22484 3

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• 3 bedrooms + sleep out and shed • New heat pump • Peninsular swimming and walkway at your doorstep • Rural, mountain and estuary views • Prior auction offers considered

Julie Hanna 027 441 8964 Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282

6a Government Rd – Section UB 5 G CL 1 .

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6 Government Rd

this weekend 7th & 8th November

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ID#RAG22469 1 CLASSIC KIWI BACH

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• Here is a unique opportunity to secure a fabulous spot!

• Classic Kiwi bach situated on large flat 842m2 section • This is an ideal site to build your dream home in later years. Build up to capture the water views.

• A short walk to safe swimming, cafes, shops, kayaking, boat ramp and paddleboarding • Prior auction offers considered

Julie Hanna 027 441 8964 Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282

ID#RAG22485 2

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STYLE, VIEWS AND CHARM

• Positioned perfectly, nestled amongst native bush with sweeping views of Lorenzen Bay • Character cottage situated on ½ share in 2003m2 • Lower floor: 1 double bedroom, modern bathroom with infinity hot water, granite kitchen with quality fittings • Second level is a spacious mezzanine floor with absolutely glorious views of the water offering the option for a second bedroom, lounge or study.

• Prior Auction offers considered.

Julie Hanna 027 441 8964 Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282

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SEASIDE HOLIDAY MEMORIES HUGE POTENTIAL • Here’s your opportunity to secure elevated prime box seats overlooking Lorenzen Bay • This house is packed with potential for renovation or re-build • 2 upstairs bedrooms, downstairs features 3rd bedroom and potential for extra living • There is direct access to Lorenzen Bay from the property, featuring garage on the waterfront.

• Prior Auction offers considered.

Julie Hanna 027 441 8964 Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282

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WHEN LOCATION & CHARACTER MATTER • Opportunity in a prime location is exactly what we are offering here • Spacious living and old worldly charm • Just minutes from the centre of town location and a quick stroll for a swim • Situated on 700m2 section.

• Prior Auction offers considered.

Julie Hanna 027 441 8964 Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282

ID#RAG22495 FLAT SECTION IN RAGLAN • This 928m2 section is flat, has no covenants which makes it the perfect buy for those wanting to build their home or holiday house or simply re-locate and develop later • Great location with picturesque views of Mount Karioi • Close to town, cafes, beaches and boat ramp. A section this flat is rare in Raglan so view today and don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity.

• Prior Auction offers considered

Julie Hanna 027 441 8964 Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282

Saturday 11am - 116H Greenslade Rd Auction | Saturday 12pm - 78g Greenslade Rd Auction | Saturday 12pm - 668 Wainui Rd Auction Saturday 1pm - 14 Te Hutewai Rd | Saturday 2pm - 22 James St Auction | Saturday 2pm 11c Cross St Sunday 12pm - 6 Government Rd Auction | Sunday 12pm – 8 Government Rd | Sunday 1pm - 81 Sunshine Rise Auction Sunday 2pm - 14 Opotoru Rd Auction

21 Bow St, Raglan Phone: 07 825 8669 Fax: 07 825 7410 Website: www.rwraglan.co.nz Email: raglan.nz@raywhite.com 16 RAGLAN Chronicle

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• Tucked away you will find this private coastal cottage within walking distance to town and the beach • A sleep out for teens or guests offers convenience and space • Featuring wooden floors and decking on both sides for morning and afternoon sun Situated on 797m²

6 Smith St – Section

SECTION 600m2 • Great building site • Views and close to beach and town • A wonderful opportunity to hold or build your dream home • Prior Auction offers considered.

Julie Hanna 027 441 8964 Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282

OPEN HOMES

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ID#RAG22492 2

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ID#RAG22493

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ID#RAG22462 3 CUTE IN KARIOI

ID#RAG22474 3

CHARACTER COTTAGE .15 E .12 IC 11 OFF N IO TE CTWHI U A AY R

• Here is an excellent opportunity to get into the Raglan market and secure your first home, a rental investment or bach • This house offers two bedrooms, open plan living, sun-room, decking and freshly painted interior • It has just been recently insulated • A wood fire making this a cosy and warm environment • 405m² easy care section with off street parking

Julie Hanna 027 441 8964 Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282

NEW LISTING - 24 James St

View Open Home Sunday 2pm or by appt.

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Julie Hanna 027 441 8964 Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282

MAGICAL MANU BAY

AUCTION 4.12.15: 5:30PM RAGLAN BOWLING CLUB

ID#RAG22382 2 CLASSIC RAGLAN BACH