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Dear Editor The Raglan Chamber is extremely disappointed in the decision from Westpac to close their Raglan Branch. As it is the only bank branch in the town, this closure will have a huge negative impact across the community.

As Raglan continues to grow in all aspects, the closing of the only bank branch will stifle the functionality of our town. KiwiBank fails to provide any privacy for transactions and will only become more congested as more customers attempt to do their banking inside the small area allotted to the Post Shop.

We are sending a letter to the Westpac Executive Management immediately, expressing our concern and asking them to remain open. As an alternative, the Chamber has been in

contact with other banks who share the values of our community and are able to accommodate resident and business banking needs, asking them to consider taking over the Westpac location.

The Raglan Budget Service has a support letter circulating at The Raglan House and The Chronicle, collecting signatures to urge the Executive Management of Westpac to reconsider their decision. We implore all residents west of the divvy to collaborate and support The Raglan Chamber and The Raglan House in finding a solution that will enable the community to retain resident and business banking facilities here in Raglan.

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Dear Editor Count your blessings My neighbour has chickens who roam free during the day. Luckily they have learnt that outside my front door is the limit. Laying eggs in my kitchen would be handy for the cooking area but it’s more likely that I would stand on them by mistake. My vision for spotting eggs on the floor is not what it used to be.

So I have the best of both worlds, hens at the door, a wilderness garden and Lorenzen Bay five or ten minutes walk away, depending on my energy level.

I’ve lived here for over sixteen years, the longest I’ve been settled anywhere before. What is the moral of this selfcentred rumination? Sorry, its an old-fashioned piece

of wisdom, count your blessings. You could count your losses or deprivations but it can only lead to depression. Perhaps even to live-in treatment run by others who are slightly more sane. Did me a lot of good and met some lovely people. I hope they are doing well also.

I think chickens have simpler lives but I wouldn’t want to change places. Well, not for more than a day anyway. And with no foxes around.

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Future uncertain for Westpac Raglan

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Westpac management “seemed receptive” to talk through some options for Raglan.

aikato District Council Mayor Allan Sanson hopes a solution can be found to keep Westpac’s services in Raglan, following an announcement on Friday that the branch was one of 19 that the bank intends to close.

Mr Sanson, who was meeting Westpac’s Waikato branch manager with Raglan Ward councillor Clint Baddeley yesterday, said the bank “seemed receptive” to talk through some options for Raglan.

Mr Sanson said he had in mind an agency-type approach, where the services

would be contracted out to a business or individual.

It has been reported that Westpac would decide which branches to close by the end of September, with closure expected by the end of October.

A statement by Westpac said a rise in online transactions was behind its plans.

Westpac is the only bank in Raglan that offers a full service.

KiwiBank cut its services to just making deposits, withdrawals and paying bills when the Post Shop moved to SuperValue in 2014.

Mr Sanson said the news was worrying for Raglan. Retailers would be unable to get change for their tills or bank their takings every day.

“People do still deal in cash.

“A lot of people don’t do online banking. A lot of elderly people still want that personal connection that a bank offers.”

Keeping cash on site would make businesses a real target for crime, he said.

Councillor Clint Baddeley said he and the mayor would do all in their power to stall the processes of Westpac to disestablish the Raglan branch, and “on behalf of the community try and change their mind”.

Raglan Chamber of Commerce representative Charlie Young said its members would be meeting this week to formalise an action plan regarding the news that the Westpac branch was to close.

The board would also be requesting a meeting with upper management of Westpac.

“We think it would have a detrimental impact on the community, not having a bank here, particularly being a surf town, a tourist town.”

He said Raglan’s Kiwibank did not provide business services such as eftpos or credit card facilities, and tourists often relied on banks to make international transactions and change currencies.

Inger Vos *The Raglan Budget Service has a support letter circulating at the Raglan House and the Chronicle collecting signatures to urge the Executive Management of Westpac to reconsider their decision.

Local Elections 2016: The nominations are in

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he Raglan Community Board and ward councillor have all been elected unopposed in the upcoming Waikato District Council elections after long-serving councillor Clint Baddeley pulled his nomination for a fifth term at the last minute.

Lisa Thomson, Raglan Trade Aid manager, Raglan Area School Board of Trustee, current community board member and organiser of bike race the Karioi Classic, who was the only person to stand for Raglan Ward councillor, will take up her new role in October.

Ms Thomson was also one of seven people to put up their hand for the community board, which had six vacancies, but with her out of the running there is no need to go to the polls.

Mr Baddeley pulled his bid for ward councillor on Friday, just before the noon deadline to get nominations in.

It was a surprise withdrawal as Mr Baddeley had, in his councillor’s column in the Raglan Chronicle last week, said he had put his name forward to serve another term.

Mr Baddeley, who has served four terms in council chambers, one of them as deputy mayor, said he withdrew his nomination for a number of reasons.

The only reason he was willing to talk about was the ongoing saga of sewage spills into the Raglan Harbour, an issue that has frustrated him as Raglan’s representative.

“I feel a level of responsibility,” he said of the latest spills – three in four months – which the council has largely denied all responsibility for.

“It’s very hard to sell myself to the community when these things are going on.

“I was given the impression some time ago that money was spent to remedy and rectify the problems to a level that was acceptable, and I don’t think it was.”

Mr Baddeley, who has been passionate in council and community board meetings when discussing the need to do something about Raglan’s wastewater system, said his job came with a lot of unnecessary stress.

“I am disappointed that I have had to do this. At the end of the day a number of factors has led to this decision. I have a life, some issues in my life, and I have got to go on.”

Ms Thomson said she decided to stand for council because she felt it was the next step in her community work.

“I feel I can offer a different way of being.”

Ms Thomson said she would work with the community board to ignite the fire in Raglan residents to participate in having a say about the future of the town and district.

She said she was really surprised

by Mr Baddeley’s decision to withdraw his nomination, and felt sad that the community wouldn’t have a chance to vote for its representative.

On an up note: “Thank god I don’t have to campaign. Otherwise my kids would have had to walk down the streets wearing sandwich boards with my face on them.”

Elected unopposed to the Raglan Community Board are incumbent members Bob MacLeod, Alan Vink and Peter Haworth, and newcomers Rangi Kereopa, Tony Oosten and Gabrielle Parson.

Standing for mayor are five candidates: incumbent Mayor Allan Sanson, current Tamahere Ward councillor Wally Hayes, WDC corporate planner Brian Cathro, Donna Nichols and John Deacon.

Mr Deacon, who is also standing for Ngaruawahia Ward councillor, is an ex councillor and this will be his fourth attempt at mayoralty. Ms Nichols, who is also standing for Tamahere Ward Councillor, was strategy manager for Waikato District Council from 2007 to 2010.

Meanwhile, standing for the Waikato

general constituency of the regional council elections is Whaingaroa Harbour Care manager Fred Lichtwark. *The closure of Waikato District Council offices and libraries on Friday last week did not disclude any nominations for October’s local elections.

Processes were put in place to deal with the last nominations, with the deadline being 12-noon, said WDC chief exective Gavin Ion. The offices were closed following a message from a caller who threatened to visit a council site with harmful intent against staff.

“We take any threat to our staff seriously and place their safety first. The threat was not specific to a particular office, library or council-operated site therefore for the safety of all our people and of the public we closed all sites for the day,” Mr Ion said.

Police have been investigating the call and visited an individual at a Waikato address in connection with the threat.

The offices were open for business as usual this week.

Inger Vos ELECTION KEY DATES: 17 August 2016: Public notice of day of election, candidates’ names and other information.

16 – 21 September 2016: Delivery of voting documents 16 September to 8 October 2016: Progressive roll scrutiny. Special voting period. Early processing period 8 October 2016: Election Day (voting closes at noon). Progress and preliminary results announced.

13 – 19 October 2016: Declaration/ Public notice of results 20 October 2016: Elected candidates come into office (Mayor, Councillors and Community Board members) Mid December 2016: Return of election donations and expense forms

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and things on the ground creating mess and disorder.

But this motivated young teen will be spreading his energies more widely now after his selection at the end of last term for Hamilton Boys High School’s prestigious rowing squad. He was one of 24 year nines singled out during the term’s rigorous series of trials which included ongoing erg tests and fitness exercises.

“It was quite hard to get in,” Matthew says of the process. “I felt really exhilarated (to be selected).”

His dad Colin – who was part of HBHS rowing team many years ago – was possibly his biggest inspiration, Matthew admits, although the decision to trial for the squad was ultimately his own. “I jumped at it,” he says of the opportunity.

Matthew’s played both soccer and rugby in Raglan over the years, but relished the challenges of his new sport during a recent school holiday camp at Waikato Rowing Club.

It was “really fun”, he says. Most learning was done on the water, interspersed with conditioning exercises and ergs on shore.

Then the week before last he started training with older, more experienced rowers at HBHS. Matthew’s now out on the water every Monday and Wednesday before school, staying overnight with friends in Hamilton beforehand to ensure he makes the 6.45am training sessions.

HBHS has long been a powerhouse in rowing and in recent years has maintained a stranglehold on the Maadi Cup, the national champs for school rowing. That hold was broken only this year when Christ’s College took the cup south to Christchurch.

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Mathew McKinlay helps at Xtreme Waste to contribute towards expenses.

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Every Wednesday he tackles bins and bags at Te Mata’s rural recycling depot outside the school, while on Thursdays he does the same at the rubbish and recycling area just off SH23 behind Te Uku Store.

Come Sundays he sorts and clears the mess at both, before Xtreme Zero Waste’s weekly pick-up.

“People are just so lazy,” Matthew told the Chronicle of the often overflowing containers with holes on both sides for recyclables. There’s enough room for

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Review of speed limits on SH23 part of plan to improve road safety

State Highway 23 accident statistics from the past decade.

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here may be changes to the speed limit on State Highway 23 as part of plans to make the rural road between Hamilton and Raglan safer for commuters.

Safe Roads project manager Maclean Hastie gave a presentation on the proposals for SH23 to the Raglan Community Board on Tuesday last week.

The plans, which are part of the $600 million nationwide Safe Roads and Roadsides programme to bring down the road toll, include improvements to the road such as shoulder widening, side safety barriers and rumble strips, and a review of speed limits.

SH23 is classified a high-risk rural road, and in the past decade there have been nearly 400 vehicle crashes on the

road, including five deaths and 64 serious injuries.

The statistics are for 2005 to 2015, and do not include four fatalities in 2004 and one recently in June.

There are currently two projects under consideration for SH23: the 10km stretch of highway between Hamilton and Highbrook Way, for which a speed limit of 80kmh is being considered, and the 21km stretch between Cogswell Rd and Raglan.

Mr Hastie said investigations had also begun into the 9km stretch of road between Highbrook and Waitetuna, which would also include a review of the 100kmh speed limit in place on the deviation.

Mr Hastie said driving too fast for the conditions was a common factor in many crashes on SH23.

In the past, speed limits were determined depending on the number of accessways on a road, but new methods include taking into consideration road alignment and crash history.

“We realise people use the road every day and it’s a journey home. Making (the journey take) longer is an issue, but so is making it safer,” said Mr Hastie.

Mr Hastie said the most common crashes on SH23 were vehicles crossing the centreline, head-on collisions, losing control on bends, and drivers running off the roads and hitting hazards such as trees, power pole and ditches.

Driving too fast for the conditions was also a common factor.

The Safe Roads and Roadsides programme aims to prevent 900 deaths and serious injuries on rural state highways over six years.

There are 21 projects planned for rural highways in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty.

Improvements of SH23 between Waitetuna and Raglan should be completed by the end of summer.

Work is expected to begin on other sections of SH23 in late 2017.

The plans to make SH23 safer will be on display at an open day at Te Uku Hall on Thursday, August 25, between 3pm and 7pm. Another will be held at the Whatawhata Rugby Club the next day at the same time.

Mr Hastie said his team would be keen to talk to all users of the corridor, including motorcyclists and cyclists, about ways to improve safety.

“We want to know what people think about the speed limits along the road.

We’d like to find out if they think they’re appropriate, or if they think they could be reduced in some parts, for example.”

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Back to School: Memories of local identities town and country

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e Hutewai farmer Les Cornes recalls aspects of his Te Mata School days over 70 years ago.

Les has lived in the district all his life, marrying a girl he met when just a schoolboy. Les started at Te Mata School in 1936, passed his Standard Six exam, and left the school aged nearly 14, in 1943.

Getting to school Like most New Zealand country children Les first walked to school in bare feet. Yes, he did stand in a fresh cow-pat to warm his feet on frosty mornings. But the warmth was undone when the teacher made the children wash their feet in cold water before coming

in. He got his first pair of second-hand shoes aged ten.

When Les was a little older he was loaned a horse named Dick. Dick’s previous owner, Roy Harrison, was an expert rider. Roy enjoyed racing past the cars that were just starting to appear on the metal roads of the district. “As soon as a vehicle came Dick would take off” getting Les to school earlier than expected.

The cream lorry was another means of transport. Most farms had just small herds of about 40 or so cows. One cream can full of milk was collected by the lorry driver while the children replaced it with an empty can.

At School, the Strap, & Paid Work Les sat next to his friend Philip Wharton throughout his schooldays.

“The teacher wrote on the blackboard and we copied it down”.

Teachers used a leather strap to hit children who did not behave as expected.

Les remembers being strapped “around the legs by Mr Gladding in his first weeks of school for being late. A few weeks later as “the youngest boy in the school”, Les had to give Mr Gladding his farewell gift. “I would rather have thrown it at him”. Les enjoyed school singing but it was during singing he was accused of being silly and again given

the strap… “at the time my voice was changing and I gave a squeak”.

Les recalls a school concert where Te Mata combined with Te Hutewai School.

“My partner for the dance, ‘Hands Knees and Boomps a Daisy’ was Ivy Shea, little girl from Te Hutewai school. A few years later I asked her to be my wife and she said ‘yes’.”

In his last years of school aged 12-13 Les was paid by the School Committee to empty the school toilets. “We had to dig a hole, empty the can and disinfect it. I was paid one shilling and six pence for doing it.”

School Games & The Greasy Pig “The school was not big enough to have a rugby team but the girls would join us so we could play rugby at school”.

We used to swim in the creek behind the hall. We used have a paper chase. Two children would make a paper trail, with false paths to put us off. We used to run through the paddocks trying to follow it.

The Te Mata School hosted an annual sports day. It included running races and wood chopping and a greasy pig chase for children. A young pig was coated in fat and the child who caught it kept it.

Les caught the pig one year, almost by accident when the unfortunate pig turned back from the fast runners into slower Les’s path.

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News in-brief: Raglan Naturally celebration Community plan Raglan Naturally, which was created in 2001 to give residents a collective voice on the future of the town, is being celebrated at the end of this month.

Raglan Community Board member Lisa Thomson said the celebration, to be held in the supper room of the town hall on Sunday, August 28, at 2pm, was to acknowledge Raglan Naturally and its past successes, and to breathe new life into the plan for the future.

The plan has not had a review since 2008.

Lisa said she hoped Raglan residents would attend the celebration and take ownership of what is happening in their community. “We are trying to inspire community involvement, for people to add their voice and have a say in our future.” Raglan Naturally’s vision is: “To generate opportunities for local employment, new business and planned growth while protecting and enhancing Raglan’s unique character and diversity and having special regard for the environment.”

More Social Soup Whaingaroa Social Soup, held fortnightly on Fridays at the Town Hall, will continue through into the summer.

Organiser Lisa Thomson said the success of the community meal meant it would be extended beyond winter to become Whaingaroa Social Salad, to be held at the Kopua Domain.

“Bring the family, have a picnic and share food.” About 50 residents turned up to the last Social Soup, Lisa said. The next soup night is tomorrow, 5.30pm-7.30pm, at the Raglan Town Hall, to be hosted by Christine Thomson, owner of Skoot Kids. The cost of a soup is a gold coin donation. Everyone is welcome.

Electric vehicle charger for Raglan The Raglan Community Board has recommended that the first parking space on the left past the roundabout in Bow St be designated for WEL Network’s demonstration electric vehicle (EV) fast charger.

WEL, in conjunction with ABB, is proposing to install a demonstration EV fast charger in Raglan for public use.

It is part of a programme to learn and understand the impacts of EVs and how it will affect WEL’s electricity network. The chargers cost about $50,000 and initially there will be no cost to motorists.

Para Kore wins environmental award The Para Kore project, which is based in Raglan, has won this year’s prestigious New Zealand Energy Globe Award.

Para Kore means Zero Waste, and the project supports more than 120 marae across New Zealand to reduce waste through recycling and composting.

Para Kore general manager Jacqui Forbes said to win the prestigious environmental award was a proud moment.

The award was presented to Para Kore at a ceremony in Auckland on August 2. “To be presented with this year's Energy Globe Award for New Zealand means a lot to our whole team of dedicated kaimahi.” More than 170 countries participated in the global awards and there were over 1500 project submissions.

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In a bit of a coup for the Yotty, we have picked up a top touring band for their only Saturday gig in New Zealand.

Screaming Females are a three-piece underground rock band who tour the world having played with such acts as The Arctic Monkeys, Dinosaur Jnr, Garbage and more. As one of America’s most critically acclaimed underground

punk bands, they recently released their sixth full-length album, Rose Mountain, equal parts Dinosaur Jr and Sleater-Kinney, the trio of Marissa Paternoster (guitar/vocals), Michael Abbate (bass) and Jarrett Dougherty (drums), ten years on, are still as hard working and viciously independent as they were when they began in 2005. Paternoster’s vocals have been likened to those of Corin Tucker in the way they wither and howl with a vibrato that blows minds time and again, while her shredding guitar abilities have seen her named in SPIN Magazine’s “Top 100 Guitarists Of All Time.” Having notched up over 1000 shows in the northern hemisphere, exuding a frenetic energy with an almost frightening level of intensity, this is there first trip down under Heres what a few people say about them: “[Marissa is] the most amazing alternative rockstar out there today.”– Shirley Manson, Garbage “If Sleater-Kinney joined forces with J Mascis in a New Jersey basement to channel late Black Flag and early Smashing Pumpkins, they might come up with something approximating Paternoster’s maelstroms.” – SPIN Magazine Sounds like we have an epic gig coming up here at The Yot Club on Saturday . Anyone who attended the recent Vottones / DHDFDs/ Illicit Wah Wahs gig will know just how well a good punk / Rock gig goes down in Raglan. Don't be the one who misses out.

Tickets on sale from Under the Radar and on the door. We will be screening the rugby outside on a big screen for those caught in between a bit of rugby and a lot of rock 'n' roll.

A. Meek

2016 / 2017 RAGLAN

All new businesses wanting to be in the 2016/17 Business Directory need to contact the Raglan Chronicle office by: Friday 2nd September.

If you have already registered your interest with our office then you will be contacted by one of our staff prior to this date.

For all new businesses in the area the Raglan Business Directory is now in its 12th year. It is sent to all residents this side of the deviation free of charge and will be placed in all local accommodations and businesses.

It is an excellent way of getting your product or services advertised to the community.

Current advertisers Like last year current advertisers will shortly receive a letter regarding their

Business & Residential Directory advertising in the new edition.

Online Directory The entire directory in now online - visit: www.raglandirectory.co.nz If you advertise in the directory you will automatically get an online listing.

For an additional fee you can enhance your listing with your logo, a summary of your services, map location and links.

Get in touch with us to learn more.

Residential Directory If your phone number was incorrect or you have moved in the last year we need to know, so that we can publish your correct contact details.

If you do not wish to appear in the Residential Directory please contact us so we can take you off our data base.

Call into the Chronicle office to fill out a registration form or we can email one to you.

Phone 825 7076 or email: info@raglanchronicle.co.nz

Meet your mayoral candidates

Nominations for candidates wanting to stand in this year’s Waikato district elections have now closed.

The Raglan Chronicle is running a weekly Q&A with the candidates standing for mayor.

This week the Chronicle caught up with incumbent Mayor, Allan Sanson.

Name: Allan Sanson Age: 60 Family: Married to Trisha for 38 years, three adult children and three adorable grandchildren Background: Born and bred in Ruawaro, northwest of Huntly. I am the third generation of my family farming in the area. Trisha and I run a successful farming operation and a small retail business.

Why are you running for mayor again?

When I became mayor of the Waikato district six years ago, I stood on a platform of economic growth and strategic development, and this has been a driving influence with my mayoralty. I have been personally involved in a considerable number of successes in this area: the new dairy factory in Pokeno, the new inland port in Horotiu, and a number of other smaller local initiatives. Those things are important because they bring jobs and allow us to flourish. Waikato District is now going through unprecedented growth and change, and it’s important this is managed so that everyone – not just a few – benefit. I bring that strong and experienced leadership to council.

What makes you a good mayor?

I am always accessible, but more importantly I am approachable and I listen. These are all attributes I have been acknowledged for and they’re important.

I have fostered strong relationships with industry and business leaders, as well as other councils, because by working with others we’ll get the best for our district. People who know me will say I’m a straight shooter and I bring a common-sense approach to discussions. The interests of the people in our district are always my highest priority; that’s my job.

What style of leadership do you bring to council?

I like to be inclusive. The sort of success we are now having comes from working as part of a team and utilising the strengths of the people around me. That’s what will enable the district to progress and prosper.

What is your vision for the Waikato District, and where does Raglan fit in this?

Raglan is one of the jewels in the Waikato District and I will continue to actively support the community’s endeavours around tourism.

There is huge potential for Raglan but growth in the town needs to be carefully managed; we shouldn’t have growth just for the sake of it. We need to ask ourselves: What’s the best for the community in the long and shortterm? Overall, the district is geographically very large, with a large number of diverse communities. We’ve got huge opportunities around economic development and growth that is being recognised nationally. I want to maintain and grow the position we currently hold with above national average employment and business growth. This will lead to opportunities for our people around good jobs and an improved standard of life.

What do you think the role of community boards should be in local government?

Community boards should advocate on behalf of their community, along with the ward councillors. If community board members are supported locally, boards have a real opportunity to progress the aspirations of their community. Community boards have a golden opportunity to make a real difference “on the ground” by working in partnership with council to get the outcomes.

What will you do about Raglan’s ailing sewerage system?

We have to fix it – it’s that simple. As mayor I have pushed for an additional $295,000 for urgent improvements for the system. The system, though old, is not broken. But it does require more immediate work now and I want that done. But we need the community’s support and help on this.

There are a number of issues to deal with but one thing causing immense damage to the 18 pump stations is foreign items like nappies, wet wipes and even rocks being thrown down toilets. It simply has to stop because the wider community is paying the price. I’m seeking immediate action to get the money sorted and hope the community will support that, and support an education campaign.

How will you help Raglan to grow, and at the same time ensure that growth does not put extra pressure on the town’s infrastructure and residents?

It’s very true that growth for the sake of it is not always good. Any growth needs to be actively managed to protect Raglan’s very special character. Growth also means additional infrastructure like roads and water treatment plants will be needed. But they should not be funded by existing ratepayers.

The community board has a big role to play in helping ensure the growth decisions made on behalf of Raglan are the right ones.

Raglan is a tourist town, and numbers are swelling exponentially every summer.

What would your council do to help relieve the pressure on our town’s infrastructure?

We’ve adopted a new policy to minimise freedom camping in Raglan and some of the issues it creates, and that includes banning freedom camping in the CBD township.

We’re also looking at additional parking in and around the CBD area and we need to work through options with the community board. I have also asked for better parking signage. I have been personally lobbying NZ Police for a bigger presence in Raglan over the holiday period. One of the challenges is that while we need more infrastructure in Raglan for the very short period (more wastewater capacity for example), we can’t expect only local ratepayers to pick up that cost.

Raglan rates. Any comments?

Property in Raglan is rated under a capital rating system, the same as the rest of the district, meaning what you pay reflects the value of your house. In Raglan many properties have sea views and the town is a very popular place to buy, pushing up the capital value of properties. That’s beyond the council’s control but, yes, it does impact on rates. I am very conscious of affordability and how much people can be expected to pay.

Under my leadership, we’ve kept general rates down at historically low levels and we should be working to maintain that.

What do you see as the other main issues for Raglan?

Parking can be a real issue for visitors and boaties, and for permanent residents. It is also important that the town is kept clean and tidy. And of course we need urgent action and community support on the wastewater system.

What do you think the council is spending too much money on, and where would this money be better spent?

We operate pretty tight budgets and most of the complaints we get are from people wanting more services but not wanting or able to pay for them, so it’s a catch-22. But there are ways we can save costs IF we have community support. That’s around things like keeping dogs under control so dog control (funded by ratepayers) doesn’t have to get involved – those kind of costs mount up and are completely avoidable. If we can sort out some of the wastewater system issues by stopping junk going down the toilets, we would save huge amounts of ratepayers’ money as well.

Anything else you would like to add?

Raglan makes a huge contribution to the district, and also to the Waikato region. That needs to be recognised. I advocated hard for other councils to step up and contribute to surf lifesaving and coast guard, for example, because they also benefit from those services.

It was good to see the regional council picking that up and making it happen. If elected, I’ll be pushing for greater recognition of Raglan’s contribution beyond the district.

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COUNSELLING Helene Evan NZAC...........................027 323 6384

HERBAL HEALTH The Herbal Dispensary.......................07 825 7444 Private Herbal/Naturopathic consultations

HOMEOPATHY Janis Beet Homeopath......................07 825 8004

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Jocelyn (200 hour RYT) grew up fit and active, through yoga, she found a way “to calm my overactive mind and reveal an inner silence where there are no ‘what if’s.” Yoga teaches me to live life more authentically and with compassion.”

Bexie (500 hour RYT) has been teaching yoga in Raglan for over 5 years. “I enjoy sharing yoga with everyone and every body, I encourage safe alignment, balance and appropriate practice through many styles of yoga including Satyananda, Yin yoga and Vinyasa Flow.”

Patti (RYT 200, Thai Massage Therapist) is a

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listen to the body and to let go of the ego - it’s much more fun that way!”

The Space offers classes for everyone from mums and bubs to bro’s, from athletes to those who are discovering yoga later in life.

Upcoming workshops and series include Back Care and Beginners (Tuesday evenings), Building a Home Practice (Sept 17th), Family Yoga (Sept 24th) and Nourish to Flourish (Date TBC). Check out our Facebook for more info or get in touch! thespaceraglan@gmail.com www.facebook.com/thespaceraglan

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igestive complaints are one of the most common issues we see in today’s modern world.

Luckily nature has provided us with an arsenal of plants that can help relieve the discomfort.

Bitter herbs stimulate juices required for digestion from the stomach and intestine, stimulate the release of bile required for fat digestion and are cooling so can help relieve hot inflammatory conditions.

Our modern day diet is lacking in the bitter taste which may contributing factor to our current digestive problems.

Herbs have been used for centuries to help with digestion.

Swedish bitters, a combination of bitter herbs, were used as far back as the 15th century to aid digestion and as a tonic for longevity and good health. Aperitifs with herbs infused in wine were drunk before meals and digestives such as Chartreuse (a drink that in which 130 different plants are distilled in alcohol) was traditionally enjoyed after a meal. Aniseed and liquorice flavoured liqueurs such as Pastis from France, Ouzo from Greece and Sambuca from Italy have long been served after a meal for their soothing and stomach calming properties.

Ways to include some digestive herbs into your diet.

• Have a tonic with bitter tasting herbs before your meals.

• Include bitter greens in your salad such as rocket or dandelion leaves.

• Drink fennel, liquorice or kawakawa tea after lunch and dinner.

• Take 1 dessert spoon of apple cider vinegar 15 minutes before food.

• Include herbs such as caraway, coriander, rosemary and thyme in soups and stews.

The Herbal Dispensary and Organic Food Store ph 825 7444

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Stop Looking, You’ve Found It! Walk through the front door into generous, sun drenched, open plan living with feature high timber ceiling. From here you will be drawn to the extensive decking which captures views of the bush and even a glimpse of the harbour. The private setting has an enviable, sheltered, micro climate for the keen gardener.

Every once in a while something special like this comes along. Some would call it a dream location. You could simply call it home. Call Chrissy for more information or to arrange a time to view or come along to an Open Home.

Munns the Word!

Character 1940’s 4 bedroom homestead.

Commanding views over the Raglan rural landscape, with Mt Karioi as a backdrop.

Recently reroofed, with polished native wood floors throughout and a cosy wood burner.

In addition there is a 8 x 11m (approx) 2 bay shed. So grab your redbands and take this opportunity to secure this ‘keeper’ for future generations to enjoy!

For Sale $429,000 Contact Stephen O’Byrne - 021 969 848 Michelle O’Byrne - 021 969 878 Email sobyrne.raglan@ljh.co.nz mobyrne.raglan@ljh.co.nz View Saturday 2 - 2:30pm ljhooker.co.nz/14KHFG

31.8.16 (Unless sold prior) Chrissy Cox - 027 287 1804 ccox.raglan@ljh.co.nz Sunday 1 - 1:30pm ljhooker.co.nz/150HFG

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Rustic Raglan Charmer

Absolutely Immaculate - Move In & Enjoy

Deadline 30.8.16 (Unless sold prior) Contact Michelle O’Byrne - 021 969 878 Stephen O’Byrne - 021 969 848

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Character Beach Home in Private Setting Prepare to be impressed with this modernised character home on a 1153m² private bush clad section with harbour views. The kitchen & open plan living area have native timber floors. Three bedrooms upstairs & a 4th or rumpus downstairs. There’s the bonus of a big fish smoker & a hot outdoor shower. Swimming is easy here as the beach below is legally accessed from the house by way of a track leading to the shore. A real gem for holidays or permanent living. Call Kyle today for details.

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The upstairs extension provides a gorgeously sunny family room with a balcony to take in views over the harbour and the majestic Mt Karioi. A secure attached carport situated on a low maintenance, fully fenced 477m² and Cox’s Bay access across the road.

Deadline 23.8.16 (Unless sold prior) Contact Stephen O’Byrne - 021 969 848 Michelle O’Byrne - 021 969 878 Email sobyrne.raglan@ljh.co.nz mobyrne.raglan@ljh.co.nz View Saturday 1 - 1:30pm ljhooker.co.nz/14YHFG

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This beautiful property is warm and inviting with its many wooden features, a true Raglan favourite! Nestled amongst established mostly native plantings you will enjoy total privacy and stunning views over the estuary to Mt Karioi.

On 2 levels this immaculate home offers spacious open plan living areas, 4 bedrooms, a generous front deck, covered back deck, family bathroom + extra toilet. The landscaped section is fully fenced, low maintenance and features pebbled walkways, a pizza oven, off street parking and a prolific lemon tree! Estuary and boardwalks only metres away and an easy stroll into town & school.

Auction 10.9.16 on site (Unless sold prior) Contact Kyle Leuthart - 021 903 309 Email

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This is your chance to own an immaculately kept 3 bedroom home with double garaging in an elevated desirable location with a peek of the harbour. Built in the early 2000’s and set on a low maintenance 575m² section, it’s ideal for your permanent home, retirement home or holiday getaway. Open ceilings in the lounge give the feeling of space and decks for entertaining are located either side of the living area to make the best of both worlds, as there’s always somewhere in the sun, and out of the wind. Fancy a beachwalk or a swim?....

Lorenzen Bay is an easy stroll away. So very tidy with nothing to do, this property commands your inspection.

Chrissy Cox

Matt Sweetman

Kyle Leuthart

Michelle O’Byrne

Stephen O’Byrne

Sandra Bowditch

027 287 1804

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*NB Boundary lines on photos are approximate & merely a guide. All information contained herein is gathered from sources we deem reliable. However we cannot guarantee or give any warranty about the information provided. Interested parties must solely rely upon their own enquiries.

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FENCING

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

Offering a reliable, friendly service combined with quality workmanship.

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Situations Vacant

WED 24 AUG RAGLAN RAMBLERS 9am from Wainui Rd car park next to the fire station Local walk, then bring pot luck lunch to plan next 6 months - bring lunch.

JOIN THE RAGLAN CLUB $25 per year $500 accumulating draw every Friday Live entertainment most Fridays Left Hand Break Restaurant – Excellent meals at reasonable prices (group bookings welcome).

Pool, darts, snooker gaming, indoor/ outdoor bowls & TAB Family Friendly plus BBQ area Big Screen Courtesy Vans Wed-Sun.

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THUR 25 AUG SH23 SAFETY WORK OPEN DAY Find out about the upcoming work to be done to SH23 that will make travelling to and from Hamilton safer. Open Day at Te Uku Hall, 3pm - 7pm.

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Denim, Stripes, Linen NEW Summer instore!

LONELY is back too :) Lingerie + Clothing Huge range of MENS Brixton classic pants, Neuw & Abrand Denim + SALE CONTINUES**

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

The Herbal Dispensary COCONUT OIL DEAL Certified Organic Virgin Oil Special Price!

500ml Jar $9.90 each Buy 3 jars and pay just $3.50 for 500gms of coconut flour!

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SAT 20 AUG @ YOT CLUB New Jersey’s Screaming Females with Bozo. $20 at door.

Courses, classes & workshops MAKING A DIFFERENCE THE RAGLAN LIGHT EXERCISE GROUP. Established 20 years ago. Sessions Mon and Thurs 10am till 11.00am.

St Peters Church Hall.

Bow Street. Everybody is most welcomed to attend.*Ad sponsored by RC

BUDGET 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.

HOME TUTORING for YOUR CHILD

• Reading, Writing and Maths • $35 per session • Raglan-based Contact Jill Freeman 021 2678892

Experience in Montessori and Mainstream school education.

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Public Notices

SATURDAY 20TH 8AM 58 Main Road, State Highway 23. Just before Lorenzen Bay Road.

TE MATA SOCIAL CLUB AGM NOTICE7pm Tuesday 27 September 2016 at Te Mata Club.

DOC 89 mins

Saturday 20th 6.00 Sunday 21st 7.15

XTREME ZERO WASTE are looking for Kerbside runners. If you are fit and keen, please contact our Operations Manager 027 208 6742.

RAGLAN CLUB POSITION COURTESY VAN DRIVER/BAR STEWARD Casual Position available - Raglan Club Full Driver’s license and Bar Experience Required.

Qualified Bar Manager license an advantage. Please phone the club 078258288 or email cv to info@raglanclub. co.nz.

Public Notices

Lost LOST WALLET/PURSE Red colour, dropped Commercial To Let Thursday 11 August if anyone has seen/picked SHOP TO LEASE up please contact 07 D O W N T O W N 825 8350, 021 003 0042, Available end of Sept. 07 8777 829.

FIREWOOD DRY PINE $155, 2mx2m load delivered.

Phone 021 077 1524. ph. 021 952 271 for FIREWOOD MANUKA DRY. $120 per m3.

Delivered. Ph. 825 0522.

FRI 19 AUG @ YOT CLUB Resident DJ’s, free entry, free pool.

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SELF STORAGE

Contact Gary Kite

4005 SH23, Raglan Ph: (07) 825 6560 Mob: 022 622 9005 info@raglanstorage.co.nz SECURE METALLED YARD FOR LEASE 1200m2, ready now at Nau Mai Business Park. HIAB & Trailer friendly access. Other sizes available for Sale or Lease.

Ph Bob Carter 021 825 869, or 07 825 8690 TASMAN LANDS Ltd

Wanted to Let PROFESSIONAL FAMILY looking to rent 3bd house in Raglan, long term. One small short haired dog, looking for fenced home. Call or text 021 254 1600.

Wanted to Lease GOOD GRAZING LAND wanted to lease up to 10 hectares. Ph 027 331 7008.

YOU DON’T HAVE TO BLOW OUT SOMEONE ELSE’S CANDLE IN ORDER FOR YOUR CANDLE TO SHINE BRIGHTER Raglan Violence Prevention and Awareness

All new businesses wanting to be in the 2016/2017 Business Directory need to contact the Raglan Chronicle office by: Friday 2nd September.

Current advertisers: Like last year, current advertisers will shortly receive a letter regarding their advertising in the new edition.

Residential Listings: Changes to your residential listing need to be submitted by Friday 2nd September.

If you do not wish to appear in the Residential Directory please contact us so we can remove you from our database. info@raglandirectory.co.nz / 825 7076

Results

RAGLAN JUNIOR RUGBY 13.08.16 GRADE 12th Grade 11th Grade

RESULT POD Lost 40 - 7 Adam Wallis, Fletcher Jesson & Sam Parker Draw 24 - 24 Kase Robbs, Matthew Brookes & Angus Reeves

10th Grade Raglan Green Won 65 - 0 Iyla Scott, Siope Regnier & Jack Thomson 10th Grade Raglan Black Won 9th Grade Won 40 - 20 Will Parker, Kade Fitch-Waitere & Max Parrott 8th Grade Won 85 - 25 Te Atatu Mataira, Levi Wiki, Brae Wilson 7th Grade Raglan Black Won 85 - 25 Max Murphy 7th Grade - Raglan Green Lost 70 - 80 Zara Wilson 6th Grade Raglan Draw 70 - 70 Cruz Leuthart

13.08.16

PUBLIC NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR OFF-LICENCE SECTION 101, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. Satnam’s Supermarket Ltd. Registered Office - 46 Toscana Drive, Karaka, Auckland 2113 - Grocer, has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Ngaruawahia for the issue of an off-licence in respect to the premises situated at 3 Bankart Street, Raglan and known as Raglan Four Square. The general nature of the business to be conducted under the licence is: Grocery Store. The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is intended to be sold under the licence are: Monday to Sunday 7am to 10pm. 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 issue 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 issue of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in section 105(I) of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. This is the second publication of this notice. This notice was first published on 11 August 2016.

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Notice of herbicide use

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Waikato Regional Council advises that herbicide may be used on public lands throughout the Waikato region over the next 12 months to control pest plants identified in the Waikato Regional Pest Management Plan.

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The work will be carried out in accordance with the Waikato Regional Plan by biosecurity pest plant staff and/or contractors. A spray plan is available on request.

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Herbicides which may be used include: • Metsulfuron-methyl HSNO classes: 6.3B, 6.4A, 9.1A, 9.2A • Triclopyr HSNO classes: 6.1D, 6.3B, 6.4A, 6.5B, 6.9B, 9.1A, 9.2A, 9.3C • Picloram/triclopyr HSNO classes: 3.1D, 6.1D, 6.3B, 6.4A, 6.5B, 6.9B, 9.1A, 9.2A, 9.3C • Glyphosate 360 HSNO classes: 6.1D, 6.4A, 9.1B • Glyphosate 540 HSNO classes: 6.3B, 6.9B, 8.3A, 9.1B • Haloxyfop 100 HSNO classes: 3.1D, 6.4A, 6.9B, 9.1B • Gallant Ultra HSNO classes: 3.1D, 6.1D, 6.3B, 6.4A, 6.9B, 9.1A, 9.3B

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For more information, please call Richard Gribble on 0800 800 401.

VRJ Payne Chief Executive

www.waikatoregion.govt.nz

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FRI 19 AUG RAGLAN CLUB INC This week’s Member’s Draw Amount $2500.

Next week if draw not struck new amount will be $3000. Join the Raglan Club – Reduced membership from now until Oct 31 $15.

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RAGLAN REAL ESTATE

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25 GOVERNMENT RD IT ALL ADDS UP HERE!!!

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25A CLIFF ST

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• 3 bedrooms

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• Amazing harbour views • 2 separate living areas

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• Short walk to town centre

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• Situated on 521m2 • Prior auction offers considered

ID#RAG22650

Julie Hanna 027 441 8964 Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282

122 WAINUI ROAD 3 DELIGHTFUL MAKE IT YOURS

• 8187 sqm site • 3 houses • 1 Kauri Studio • Income currently $44,200 pa • Main house has character and charm ideal for family living plus room for a pony • 2 x two bedroom cottages and the Kauri cottage is one of a kind ideal for further development • Prior auction offers considered

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AUCTION 9.9.16 RAY WHITE OFFICE • Delightful home located on 6PM

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popular Wainui Road • Expansive open-plan living and three bedrooms all on one level • Stylish interior, quality chattels and modern kitchen • New tiled bathroom and separate laundry • Freshly redecorated sleep-out/office adjacent to the house • Generous size deck, flat section, north facing and fully fenced • Prior auction offers considered

KAURI COTTAGE

ID#RAG22659 Graham Rope 021 222 7427

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2 TAHUNA AVE 2

Teresa Wilkinson 021 173 9945

MAIN HOUSE AUCTION 9.9.16 RAY WHITE OFFICE • Ideal rustic retreat for 6PM permanent living or family View Open Home Sunday 2pm Or By Appointment

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IDEAL RUSTIC RETREAT

beach home - walking distance to boat ramp, beach for swimming and town • Park your car and walk everywhere • Open plan living, 2 double bedrooms, carport, Kent style fire for your comfort • Situated on 400m2 easy care section makes • Be it your first home or perhaps the first in your rental portfolio this property should appeal • Prior auction offers considered

4 BANKART ST A RARE OPPORTUNITY

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• Town Centre location • 4 large bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • Plus 1 bedroom apartment downstairs • Situated on 807m² • Commercial activity potential in the proposed plan change to town area • Prior Auction offers considered

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ID#RAG22661 Julie Hanna 027 441 8964 Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282

NEW LISTING: CNR WAINUI RD & MARINE PARADE

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AMAZING NEW LISTING

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INTRODUCING David Gray

New to the Ray White Sales Team

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• 987m2 with a single garage

NEW LISTING: 40A CROSS ST

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CHECK ME OUT! $565,000

2 • When location counts this property is a must view • Only a few minutes walk to town and opposite the sport grounds • A perfect family home or stylish beach bach • 3 double bedrooms, master has an en-suite and doors that open out onto a large deck • Open plan living and dining and double garage with internal access • Low maintenance easy care section

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Julie Hanna 027 441 8964 Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282

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