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25th August 2016 - Issue #508

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Cosy Quiltss: Bryant Retreat manager Robyn Riddle and Marion Manning show off two of the quilts Marion made. Photo: Lindsay Cumberpatch. Full story on page 7.

Dear Editor Ageing I have been feeling the weight of old age recently.

With modern medicine we all have a higher expectation of the age we expect to reach. I would expect about ninety for myself but would like more. But not forever, it would become very boring.

According to the bible the patriarch Methuselah lived 969 years. Too much, I think, particularly for many people that lived in the desert in those days. Three hundred would be enough. Perhaps Coronation Street will have ended by then though I gave it up years ago.

The inevitability of dying one day used to give

me panic attacks, when I was younger and had energy for most things. Now, like a miser, I hoard my energy.

What is the relevance of all this for Raglan, which is the Chronicle’s aim?

Well, I think I’ve gained quite a few years of my life by moving here in 1999.

Raglan's sea air and fewer chilly winter mornings than Hamilton. Perhaps that’s why the population has increased so much since 1999. And the outlets selling the basics of living and the treats for oneself or others have burgeoned. It was a good idea moving here. No Regrets.

Ian McKissack.

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Rural Women New Zealand urges Westpac to reconsider branch closures Westpac have announced the proposed closure of 19 Branches throughout New Zealand.

A large number of these are based in rural centres. Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ) is concerned about these proposed bank closures and the effect on the rural communities they serve.

Westpac has stated that the reasons for closing branches is the increased use of online services. RWNZ's concern is that this may be correct nationally, but what are the statistics in rural areas? For many in these rural areas online banking is not an option due to poor or non-existent internet services or cellphone coverage, the speed does not allow efficient use of internet services.

For elderly people or those not computer savvy, this too creates a problem on how to do day-to-day banking. They prefer to do their business face to face, as sometimes it is part of their social contact.

Businesses in the affected communities will also have the right to be concerned; for example, how do they deposit their cash takings? They certainly do not want to be carrying large quantities of cash, even in this day of mainly Eftpos payments, they still need to have access to secure bank services and facilities.

The distance that will need to be travelled to the next nearest bank branch

will be difficult for those who do not have transport, or for businesses having to have staff out of action if they have to travel to that next Branch. If there are no other bank services in town, this could mean businesses moving away or closing. In many cases the nearest branch could be 45 minutes or longer travelling distance one way.

Rural communities already struggle with other forms of centralisation and having core services shift to larger towns.

Once people start travelling out of their rural area to do business, such as banking, they tend to do more of their business out of town, and so the cycle continues.

RWNZ acknowledges that banking has changed markedly over the past number of years and that perhaps rural towns do not offer a high level of commercial opportunities for banks. However, rural residents are often long-standing clients who have remained loyal through the years, and are now being penalised. A large number still prefer face-to-face services.

RWNZ urges Westpac to listen to the concerns of rural residents and consider the needs of those living in isolated, rural areas. Perhaps Westpac could look at other options rather than closure? Even if it is opening less hours or days a week, downsizing to a smaller premises or an agency?

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Raglan Brewing Company a quest for ‘decent beer’

Kerry Mason (left) and Lisa Antonelli (right) will be launching their 'Golden Ale' at a private function this Saturday.

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t’s been quietly brewing behind the scenes since a request for some “decent beer”, but the owners of Raglan Brewing Company will celebrate their first batch, a Golden Ale, with a private launch at The Social Club on Saturday.

Co-owner Lisa Antonelli, who lived in Nelson for 23 years and watched the craft beer movement develop there, said Raglan Brewing Company came about after she had hassled then Raglan Golf Club manager Kerry Mason, about the beer selection.

“I gave him a hard time about the beer selection,” says Lisa, who was living in Auckland at the time and would come down in the weekends to play golf.

“I said you need to get some decent craft beer in here, or just some decent beer.”

Shortly thereafter, one day in October, Lisa says she woke with a “crystal clear idea” to brew beer in Raglan.

Coincidently, that night, Kerry rang her with the same plan, so the two joined forces.

The idea is to supply Raglan with some really good beer. “We came up with the name, registered it, and the rest is history,” says Lisa.

From Te Uku, Kerry has been living in the family bach on and off since 2003.

“Raglan has always been home, we live on a quiet part of the harbour and the surrounding land has been in our family for many generations.”

Kerry has worked extensively in the hospitality industry.

“I originally trained as a pastry chef at AUT in Auckland, but have spent most of my time in various front of house roles.”

“My most recent position which I really loved, was managing the Raglan Golf Club for two and a half years.”

Kerry has also been studying at the University of Waikato, doing a double major in Tourism Management and Screen and Media studies.

They have recently taken on a business partner, their good friend Ange Curle, who was the sober driver during some of

their brewery research. Ange is a nurse at Waikato Hospital and is married to a long time local surfer.

A painter of abstract art and creator of collage, Lisa has put her creative side on the back burner to make beer. She moved to Raglan about five months ago.

While a big fan of full flavoured beers – “I like it real hoppy” – Lisa says she and Kerry decided to make “Golden Ale” first, something that is an all-round easy-to-drink session beer.

“We chose this for our first release because every brewer we talked to confirmed that’s where we should go.”

Also, market research conducted by the “beer loving besties” – meaning drinking a lot of it in Raglan bars and asking punters what they liked – showed that the locals wanted a brew that wasn’t too hoppy or too heady, and something that complemented all food.

“Thousands of beers have been drunk to get this beer right,” says Lisa. “The Golden Ale is tasting great.”

It sits at 4.7%, and Raglan Brewing Company will also put out a pale ale, an IPA and a lager in the near future.

A contract brewer in Auckland is currently making the beer, but the plan is to open a microbrewery in Raglan within a year.

Lisa says she envisions the microbrewery will have a big outdoor area with a fire pit and be eco-friendly with composting toilets and use alternative energy.

“We want to recycle as much as possible.

I heard you can give the mash to chickens.”

It is also hoped that other brewers will use the microbrewery to make special limited-edition beers.

Meanwhile, 2000 litres went down in the first batch to make 24 kegs and the rest in bottles.

“We’re not adding anything to it, it’s just water and 100% natural ingredients.”

The hops and malt are all sourced in New Zealand.

The beer is being provided to Raglan cafes, bars and restaurants to begin with, but Lisa says she has establishments interested in stocking it in Hamilton, Whangamata, Auckland and Nelson.

“It’s really exciting.

“We’re getting the first batch out and will see what’s selling where.”

Kerry is organising sponsorship for an upcoming golf tournament here in Raglan that will support a local charity in the community.

Soundsplash Festival announces first lineup A two-day, three-stage, multi-genre event, Soundsplash is once again bringing the sound of summer, with a stonking first line-up announcement for the January festival.

Coming home from their LA base especially for the New Zealand summer SIX60 will make their Soundsplash debut, bringing their legendary live show to the Raglan shores. Joining them will be Little Bushman, who are making a muchwelcome return to the festival with their unique blues-based psychedelic brew.

State of Mind are set to deliver some next level face melting drum n bass, while kiwi favourites Three Houses Down will dispense a 10-piece dose of reggae goodness.

It’s not just the homegrown talent

making the trip to the mighty Waikato.

UK DJ Ed Solo adds a killer concoction of dubstep and electro-fuelled breaks, while Hawaii’s Mike Love, Amsterdam’s My Baby, the UK’s YT and Sydney favourites Ocean Alley will be flying over to grace the stages with their blues and reggae sounds.

Pacific Heights, Maala, Drax Project and Diaz Grimm will be joined by firm favourites Yoko-Zuna & Third3ye, Dubsonic and Jamin-I – all promising to provide super-sized servings of Aotearoa’s finest.

The epitome of freedom, with three stages, stunning coastal views, on-site camping, beach access and a great all-ages environment, Soundsplash is the must-do summer festival of 2017.

Stay tuned for further line-up announcements, and head to soundsplash. co.nz to learn more.

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C retains vibrant memories of

elia Risbridger (nee Bath)

her 1960s schooling in Raglan.

Celia has taught most primary levels at Raglan Area School since beginning teaching in 1994 and has been an Assistant Principal for ten years. She is ‘on leave’ from school this year and is working parttime as a Mathematics Facilitator for the University of Waikato.

When did you start school?

I started school in February 1959 at Stewart Street with Margaret Bray.

There were blackboards all around the room. We were given the two shorter ones. At morning tea the teacher made me drink a bottle of milk, which made me sick. The milk sat in crates in the milk shed from around 4.00am. In the

classroom was a table that was battered and scratched called the “monkey table”.

All the ‘naughty’ kids sat there. It seems incredible to label kids like that these days. I remember one boy had his mouth washed out with soap for swearing.

In the second year we got to pick up the lunch orders from down town. The Duck Inn and the Greeber (where the bookshop is) sold pies and pasties, and you could get cream horns and Sally Lunns from the bakery, or sausages and chips from the fish shop. Every year we had a fancy dress ball at the Town Hall and a concert. I was in Sleeping Beauty, when I was six.

When did you go school in Norrie Avenue?

We went up to the ‘top school’ in Norrie Avenue from standard one onwards. I enjoyed nature study and we also learned sewing. I loved writing but was deflated when the teacher only commented on the quality of my handwriting…with no response to the content!

One of our teachers, Ivy Fitzpatrick (nee Kereopa), taught us softball. Ivy shared a lot of her cultural knowledge with us, so we were privileged in that way. I learned the long poi in her kapa haka group.

Did you study current events?

When JFK was shot in 1963 we had a minute of silence. When Neil Armstrong landed on the moon July 1969 we all went outside and looked up.

In form two, we had a teacher called

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Kevin Steele. We had class meetings which I chaired, and quiz games. Mike Soanes, a classmate, made the electric buzzers. We had an exchange with Tauhara Intermediate in Taupo; I was interviewed by the Taupo radio station.

We went up to the snow, which was a first for me and many of my classmates.

In 1966 I was to take part in a gymnastics display for the school centenary but broke my wrist while practicing. We had a parade with students dressed up in the clothes of each decade from 1866-1966.

What do you remember of your Raglan High School days?

There were two streams in the third form. I was in the academic stream. In science we investigated goat’s meat and dissected a worm. We had life-saving at lunch times from the third form. When the swimming pool opened we were able to have swimming sports. In fourth and fifth form I played hockey. The Headmaster, Ken Keene was our coach. We went up to Pukekohe to play in a tournament.

Were you a prefect?

No. Thank goodness. On the very last day of school, at the end of fifth form, we smoked a cigarette in the school tractor shed to celebrate. (Celia passed her School Certificate and went to Hamilton for sixth form. Raglan schooling finished at form five in those days).

Barbara Day

The playhouse, built by RAS students, has been installed at Raglan Childcare and Education Centre.

A Childcare and Education Centre new

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The playhouse has been designed and built by Raglan Area School students competing in the nationwide BCITO BuildAbility Challenge, but an official supreme winner in the competition won’t be known until September 12.

The childcare’s manager, Max King, said the children had been spending the whole day inside the playhouse since it was installed on Friday last week.

“I’m looking outside and there are 10 in it right now,” she said.

Students from 19 secondary schools nationwide competed in this year’s BCITO Build-Ability Challenge, which is designed to put their building skills to the test and encourage them to consider opportunities in the construction industry.

RAS teacher Glenn Rangitonga said this year’s challenge was to build a playhouse, and Raglan Childcare and Education Centre agreed to be the client for the project, requesting “some sort of Māori presence in their playground”.

The playhouse is decorated with six

tiki, Tamanui-te-ra (the Māori sun god) and Māori motifs.

“The challenge is not just about constructing a project. It is also about planning, organising processes and keeping good records of work,” said Mr Rangitonga.

Graphic design students came up with a concept through negotiation with their “client”; art students had an input into the graphics on the playhouse; students from the Rumaki Unit made the tiki that adorn the front; and woodwork students completed the build.

The students posted written and video blogs on the Build-Ability website of their progress.

“We are absolutely stunned at how gorgeous it is,” said Mrs King.

“We feel very honoured to have been given it. It’s well designed and the students listened carefully to what the children said they wanted in their playhouse.”

Student Jamahl Moselen, 17, said he learnt a lot doing the challenge, and he realised how hard it was to be a builder.

“You have to put in effort because nothing makes itself.”

Joshua Wallis, 16, who is interested in doing a building apprenticeship, said it was awesome making something for the children and he loved seeing and hearing how much they loved it.

People can vote for Raglan Area School to win the People’s Choice Award at buildability.co.nz. Voting closes on September 9.

For the Supreme Award, inspections of the 19 playhouses will be finished on Sunday, with the winner to be announced on September 12.

There are also prizes for best video blogs and best decorated playhouse.

Inger Vos

News of purple patch award as latest storybook arrives

The book launch for A Very Greedy Tale will be held at the Old School Arts Centre.

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here was double excitement for one Raglan mother and daughter last week – they not only received hot off the press the first copies of their latest children’s book but also learnt that an earlier title in their ‘Tales from the Farm’ series had just flown off with

three prestigious Purple Dragonfly awards.

Now illustrator Margery Fern and her graphic designer daughter Ezra Andre, along with author Jennifer Somervell and other family members who’ve also had an input, are looking forward to the launch in a

fortnight of ‘A Very Greedy Tale’ at the Old School Arts Centre.

This fourth book in their popular series is about two pet pigs who charge their electric fence to go on a food-finding mission – a story straight out of Margery and Jennifer’s own childhood, growing up on a Hawke’s Bay farm in the 70s.

“We remember the pigs’ high-pitched squeals when anticipating charging the electric fence,” Margery told the Chronicle.

“They knew it was going to hurt so they started squealing before the charge.”

The pesky porkers, Josephine and Napoleon, had to be chased out of the vegie garden with brooms, sticks and water hoses, then herded back to their paddock. Only pigs cannot be herded apparently so – as illustrated in the book – they were enticed back with a bucket of food scraps. “Because this is the (only) way to move pigs,” Margery reveals.

Margery says she particularly loved drawing the cowshed and vegie garden because it was all based on her own recollections, and she could remember every detail of the now comic – but once panicstricken – scene.

Ezra then laid out the book, melding the illustrations with the text supplied by Canterbury-based Jennifer.

Jennifer says she was “very excited” on first seeing the illustrations because Margery had truly captured the character of the errant pigs. “We wanted to show children that pigs have personalities, that they plan and weigh their actions … that they are super-clever!”

Sewage may have been leaking for months in Cross St paddock – landowner T

he landowner who discovered the drains in her Cross St paddock filled with sewage says she fears what environmental impact the leak will have on her property and the surrounding area.

The woman, who doesn’t want to be named, said she discovered the overflow on Sunday, August 14, and reported it to the Waikato Regional Council.

“It was really, really bad. It stunk. I don’t know how the neighbours didn’t smell it,” she said.

“All the drains were black, just black. This time last year they were all watercress and whitebait.

There is none of that now, it’s just dead.”

The woman said the sewage might have been leaking for months. She hadn’t been on the property for some time because it is unused in winter due to flooding.

“It’s just a big black mess and still is. Around where the pipe leak was it is just a black sludge.”

She said she was worried about the environmental impact of the sewage leak on the neighbouring wetlands and harbour, and of possible long-term effects on her land.

“If anything were to ever happen … and they say ‘your soil is contaminated, you have to take it away’.”

She said she had also alerted the regional council last year because she was worried about the colour of the streams on her property.

“It’s going to happen again. I told them that before and I’ve told them again.”

The wastewater overflow is the fourth in Raglan that has been publically notified since Easter.

Waikato District Council has acknowledged that the number of spills is not acceptable and it is committing $245,000 to make immediate improvements to Raglan’s sewage system. A $50,0000 independent report into long-term solutions will also be done.

WRC industry and infrastructure manager Brent Sinclair said regional council staff and district council staff attended the Cross St leak.

“A buried sewer pipe had become disconnected, possibly due to cattle in a soggy field causing the

pipe sections to slip apart,” Mr Sinclair said.

“The drain was blocked off and a sucker truck used to remove the wastewater and remove it from the site.”

Mr Sinclair said although the spill reached the Aroaro Wetland in Wallis St it appeared that the wetland had significantly reduced the bacteria levels of the wastewater by the time it reached the harbour.

He said because the district council already had warning signs in place relating to the recent Greenslade Rd sewage spill no additional action was required.

“Given how the incident occurred, and the fact that the Waikato District Council reacted immediately and adequately to locate, stop and remediate the incident in conjunction with Waikato Regional Council, we will not be taking any further enforcement action in relation to this particular incident.

“We understand public concerns about the number of spills in Raglan. We share those concerns.

We have been assured by Waikato District Council that this is a high priority issue for it to resolve.”

WDC service delivery general manager Tim Harty said council was unsure how long the sewage had been leaking for because “it was not called through to us when first noticed by a resident”.

“For this reason, council is not able to estimate the overflow volume,” Mr Harty said.

Work had been done to clear the drains and remove any remaining sediment from the overflow.

Mr Harty said engineers had done a temporary repair and were working on a long-term solution for the pipe, which may include relocating it. “The temporary repair is stable and can be in place for some time until a replacement can be arranged. The long-term fix needs to be done in the best weather and land conditions and it has been placed on the critical asset list and will be monitored.”

One neighbor spoken to by the Raglan Chronicle said he would get a whiff of sewage in the evenings in the last month or so “but it always smells like that”.

“Apparently the guys who were working on it were up to their waists in shit.

“It’s being fixed, that’s the main thing. We have had every man and their dog on to the case.”

Inger Vos

The book has been a year in the making with Margery – who’s principal of Waitetuna School – tackling the illustrations during her term breaks. She has trialled the various stories in the series on her young proteges at Waitetuna, and ‘A Very Greedy Tale’ was no exception.

“The kids immediately loved the story so we knew this was a good one,” she says.

The book includes a four-page educational section about pigs, the electric fences that keep them in and the Kiwi inventors who pioneered the technology.

Both author and illustrator are delighted with the reviews so far. NZ Lifestyle Block editor Nadene Hall described the book as a “stand-out”, and Upstart magazine’s Sue Hoyle hailed it as a “cleverly crafted” piece of work that children everywhere will enjoy.

Meantime the revised edition of an earlier title – ‘The Day Dad Blew Up the Cowshed’ – has just won first place in the Purple Dragonfly Awards for best cover, historical fiction and picture books (6 and older). It also got honourable mentions for interior design and best illustrations.

Both other tales in the series – ‘The New Old Truck’ and ‘The Eel Hunt’ – also have first place awards in the US-based Purple Dragonfly contest recognising excellence in children’s literature. ● The ‘A Very Greedy Tale’ book launch will be held at the Old School Arts Centre in Stewart Street on Saturday September 10 at 2pm.

Edith Symes

Memo To: Westpac You say: “We are here to help our customers, communities and people to prosper and grow.”

We say: “Prove it.”

You set up a branch and tempted us with banking services and support.

You captured our loyalty.

You probably didn’t do it well and because we are a disposable community to you, instead of developing an offering that fits us, you are walking away.

We do have issues as a growing tourist destination and an incubator for small and medium businesses, but you knew that when you chose to invest here.

Our suggestion: Work with us for a solution that helps the whole of the community – don’t take the easy option and walk away.

Communities like ours matter.

We encourage the community to sign the Raglan Budget Service’s support letter to keep our Westpac Raglan Branch open. Letters can be found at The Raglan House, Lilypot, The Chronicle and Show Off Gallery.

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Quilter pieces together connections in gift to Bryant Retreat woman with a family connection A to the Bryant family and Bryant Home has left her own legacy in Raglan.

Marion Manning, whose Great Aunt Dot worked at the Bryant Convalescent Home for Children in the 1930s, has gifted 12 quilts to Bryant Retreat in Cliff St. On Tuesday last week, Marion presented the quilts at a morning tea, and said each one had been made with love and under the supervision of her next-door neighbour’s ginger cat.

“Whenever I put a quilt on the table to look at he gets on top of it,” said Marion, who lives in Brisbane.

Marion’s quest to make the 12 quilts for Bryant Retreat began in February when she visited Raglan, chasing her roots.

Having retired five years ago, the Hamilton-born woman became interested in her genealogy.

Great Aunt Dot (Dorothy Ada Smith), who died in 1991 aged 96, was a favourite aunt and Marion wanted to see where she had worked at Bryant Home – which is now Camp Raglan – when she was a matron there from about 1931 until about 1934.

Marion’s mum’s sister, Aunty Joy, had also spent time at Bryant Home, aged 9, in 1932, recuperating after an illness.

Marion’s paternal great grandparents – Aunt Dot’s parents – were friends with Daniel (Dan) Vickery Bryant, who in 1921, at the age of 39, announced that he was going to give half of his wealth to set up and run the children’s convalescent home in Raglan.

Aunt Dot’s brother, Charles Smith, was a carpenter and also employed by the Bryant trustees as a builder, and Charles’ son, Gillies Steel Smith, was taken under Dan’s wing as a farmer.

While in Raglan, Marion also visited Bryant Retreat, a women’s rest home, which offers respite for up to six women at a time in their own rooms for a usual stay of 11 nights.

Marion said she had mentioned to manager Robyn Riddle that she enjoyed making quilts for Waikato Hospice.

“Robyn had said ‘if you ever wanted to make quilts for us…”

Marion started on the quilts in March and made six single bed quilts and six lap quilts for use in the TV room. In that time she also made six quilts for hospice.

The quilts, which Marion pieces together on a 30-year-old sewing machine and then hand stitches, are bright and beautiful.

“It’s all I do. I just sit and stitch. I start at eight in the morning, stop for lunch, and then keep going until the news.”

Marion, who trained as a milliner at

Bryant Retreat manager Robyn Riddle and Marion Manning show off two of the quilts Marion made. Photo: Lindsay Cumberpatch.

Betty White Millinery in the P&M Plaza in Hamilton from 1972 to 1975, said she suffered from depression and making quilts

was her form of therapy.

“My first quilt was made in the early 70s and I haven’t stopped.”

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Meet your mayoral candidates A group of boys and men took part in the Poutama Tane Journey.

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

This week we catch up with Donna Nichols, whose slogan is: “Strength, Vision, Stability. If you work in smart inventive ways things can cost less.”

Name: Donna Nichols Background: I want to make a real difference for you.

I’m a mother, and like most people have had my share of life’s moments. For the past 20 years I have worked in strategic, planning and property consultant roles for listed companies, councils and not-for-profit organisations, from leading projects worth hundreds of millions of dollars to helping struggling families into better futures. I have a very wide range of knowledge and experience, from across New Zealand, to bring to the role of mayor. I believe my achievements speak for themselves as I was sought out to take on most of these roles.

Why are you running for mayor?: The buck stops here!

Enough has been said about the current mayor’s and councillors’ failings. I’m running for mayor because I see our assets are being substantially undersold and our infrastructure significantly degraded which infuriates me and lessens your property’s value. We need strength and new ideas to deal with the tough things like infrastructure provision, population booms, deprivation, environment, farming and tourism issues.

Like every town, Raglan has its distinct issues, but everyone needs a clear audacious vision to follow. In this fast-changing world we must think beyond the mundane, the usual and safe. You wouldn’t live in Raglan if you

didn’t already think this way. We must stretch ourselves to imagine the futures we truly want for the places we live. Stability is vitally important to attract investment. We need to know what our rates are really going to be, not fabricated versions that look good on paper but “stink” in reality when pipes fail, roads are potholed and community buildings are unsafe to use, meaning we end up paying more.

Fact: Money invested in infrastructure always increases your home’s value. I will support communities every step of the way, leverage all government funds possible, develop even better partnerships with business and ensure we maximise council’s position in everything we do. What a mayor’s paid to do.

What would make you a good mayor?: I’m very open, honest and accessible and have the time and energy to listen to you. I don’t have other businesses to run or children at home anymore so I’m completely committed to the role fulltime. Because of my extensive background I’m able to develop a wide range of cost effect, fit-for-purpose solutions.

I won’t let developers rape and pillage the land, as has happened in Pokeno. I know from my experience of working for developers that they are perfectly capable of paying for good quality community assets. Our mayor and councillors haven’t pushed hard enough; other councils do and everyone is better off.

I am absolutely focused on making the future of Raglan (and all the towns in the district) outstanding for all residents.

Yes, we must keep rates affordable but we see the folly of rates that are too low in sewage spills and poorly maintained roads. If your house needed painting would you delay it so long you also had to replace the cladding?

I believe this is what the current mayor and councillors are doing.

What style of leadership will you bring to council?

I bring a visionary style of leadership – great things happen when you truly believe in them.

I want to see all our councillors and community board members take a greater lead on issues in their communities and shout about successes in the media. Too many of the decisions and much of the public face of the council has been handed over to council staff.

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

The district is one of the richest in New Zealand, but its council report card to date would definitely read “could do better”. My plan is to take it to “bloody brilliant”. Raglan could lead in the areas of lower cost green infrastructure, high-value food production and manufacturing clusters and low-impact adventure and cultural tourism while also pushing forward the likes of Xtreme. Raglan Naturally needs updating – lets dream big!

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

As your local representatives, they should be properly resourced and truly reflect your views on how rates are set and money spent.

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

I certainly won’t blame you or continue to support old, poor quality, costly methods.

This must be addressed comprehensively to avoid visitors being driven away. I will ensure you are fully informed about all options and costs. The mayor is blaming you for an issue every council faces. Don’t be fooled, too often mayors and councillors vote to delay work or do patch-ups so they can keep rates down in the short term, rather than seek new affordable solutions. It’s a bit like ignoring a toothache: if addressed early its cheap; if left to fester it’s very painful and expensive.

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?

Growth is a double-edged sword. To reduce infrastructure costs we can increase stormwater retention, new technologies in energy production and wastewater treatment, and make our buildings highly efficient. Local job growth is also vital. All these reduce the load on community infrastructure and make you and Raglan better off financially, more resilient to climate and other shocks. The current review of the District Plan can include these. Environmental protection is paramount.

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?

One option: a “visitor potty tax”. Most of the people visiting Raglan have to stay and/or

eat somewhere. Accommodation providers, including book-a-bach, eateries, tourist businesses and food markets could charge a per customer fee to provide funds to alleviate the issues. Campervans could be issued with stickers to show they have paid. Locals would have an exemption card. This is a fair use policy providing the funds to address the problems rather than increasing rates.

Raglan rates. Any comments?

It appears the current mayor and councillors have minimised rates at the expense of properly maintaining infrastructure. Note the number of times they have breached their consents. A well-run council doesn’t breach consents. Proper maintenance and building of infrastructure saves money over time and avoids disasters like sewage spills.

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

More severe storm events, eroding coasts and sea water inundation. Another million Aucklanders escaping for the weekend.

Lower income people being pushed out.

Farmers under financial duress. Lack of rental properties for workers.

Anything else you would like to add?

As they make up a third of the population, I would hui with Māori to address their specific opportunities and threats.

Smaller self-sufficient blocks allowed around the likes of existing highly subdivided areas such as Te Uku and Waitetuna, etc.

These would come with greater building controls to ensure the overall qualities of the communities are retained.

I will lobby strongly for more lifesaving funding from government. It should be the same as that spent on road safety. A life lost through ANY accidental death costs the country $4 million dollars.

Last election only 31 per cent of Raglan people voted. In Whanganui it was 59 per cent. The current mayor received about 10 per cent of castable votes, in other words 90 per cent of you did not vote for him. If you truly want a better Raglan, you ALL have to vote for change. Councils are a reflection of your voting or lack of it. Voting is simple, takes few minutes, a few ticks and drop it back to the library. You’ll thank yourself in years to come. I implore you to vote.

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xcited finalists, colleagues, friends, clients, family, mentors and advisors gathered at Mystery Creek Events Centre on Friday 19 August to celebrate business success in the Waipa and Raglan regions at the Waipa Networks 2016 Business Awards (the Awards).

Over 400 people attended the event, including Waipa District Mayor Jim Mylchreest, the Hon. Louise Upston (MP for Taupo) and Barbara Kuriger (MP for Taranaki-King Country), presented by a witty Paul Ego. The exceptional quality of entries into the Awards created a great contest between a diverse range of businesses, resulting in the judges awarding several highly commended certificates.

Andrew Buchanan-Smart, Waikato Management School said, “When you consider each entry is judged by up to 9 different judges across multiple disciplines, the results were so close they could be likened to a hundred metre sprint with the contestants all lunging as they cross the finish line.”

Tania Witheford, CEO Cambridge Chamber of Commerce said, “It is clear we have some exceptional businesses in our communities who actively pursue excellence and who are providing great leadership.”

This was the second year Raglan has participated in the Waipa Networks Business Awards.

Two Raglan businesses and The Chronicle’s own Maki Nishiyama have been recognised at this year’s Awards.

The Herbal Dispensary has for the second year in a row won the award

for Excellence in Business – Small Business.

"Entering the Waipa Business awards for a second year was just as beneficial for our business as it was first time around. Winning two years in a row is fantastic. We were given a large list of tasks by the judges in 2015 which kept us on task for 2016!" Said Bronwyn Lowe from the Herbal Dispensary.

New entrants this year Mousey Brown won both the Raglan Customer Service Award and the Raglan Customer Choice Award.

"We're so stoked," said Paul Fitch from Mousey Brown.

Maki won the award for Raglan Employee of the Year.

Maki, who joined Raglan Ink four years ago, said it had been a pleasure working for Raglan Chronicle owners Dave and Jacqui Smith.

“They are the best employers and make my job so enjoyable.

“There are many hard-working people in Raglan, though, and I think it is easy to be passionate when you care about the community you work in.”

Dave said: “She really is such a vital and highly valued member of our team so we were just thrilled that her outstanding commitment and initiative was recognised by the judges.”

The aim of the awards is to recognise and celebrate business success and encourage local businesses to strive for excellence.

Raglan Chamber of Commerce chairman Dave Currie said: “We are thrilled with the opportunity these awards provide business in Raglan as well as them being an exceptional platform for chambers to promote business excellence throughout our regions.”

Above: The Herbal Dispensary team won the Excellence in Business - Small Business.

Below: Mousey Brown won the Raglan Customer Service Award and the Raglan Customer Choice Award.

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Raglan Junior Soccer popular sport with the girls

This year there has been a significant increase in girls playing soccer In 2011 Raglan Junior Soccer had only nine girls playing soccer. This year there are 70. Pictured here are many of them on a typical practice day in misty and wet conditions.

This week the Chronicle caught up with Zoe Finlay who is currently working as a legal receptionist at Almao Douch lawyers in Hamilton.

What school do you go to? Or what is your job?

I attended Waikato Diocesan School for Girls from 2011 - 2015. I now work as a legal receptionist at Almao Douch.

What have you been doing for the last year?

After graduating high school, I decided I'd take a gap year and go travelling. I began in South Africa and Mozambique visiting family and friends then went on to New York City. I lived in the city for just over a month, studying at the New York Film Academy and graduated with a diploma in Photography. I then decided the solo travel life wasn't for me at this stage in my life and headed home. I now work as a legal receptionist at the Crown Prosecutors in Hamilton.

What do you like to do?

I like to sing, play piano, hang out with my friends, paint, colour in. Basically anything artsy and relaxed!

Who are you inspired by?

I'm not really a huge celeb kind of girl, so I'm more inspired by my friends, my mentors, my family.

Best thing about social media?

Keeping in contact with friends and family overseas Worst thing about social media?

Getting way too easily addicted What is the biggest issue facing the world right now?

Probably the wars going on all over the world - half of them I doubt we even know about.

The country you would most like to visit?

At the moment, I'm keen to go to Canada but that's just one on a long list of many!

If you were stuck in an elevator for 24 hours with one person – who would you like that person to be?

Probably the Pastor of my church.

I'm sure the conversation would not get boring.

Best book you’ve ever read?

The Pact by Jodi Picoult.

Best movie you’ve ever seen?

Miracles From Heaven.

You have the exact same meal for the next 12 months. What’s your pick?

What’s the benefit of living/growing up in Raglan?

Margarita pizza.

I enjoyed growing up in a small, safe community where almost everyone knew everyone. The people in Raglan are kind and caring which is one of the things I missed most when I was overseas.

What gives you the creeps?

How could Raglan be improved for it’s youth?

I think that Raglan's youth thrives off what the town already has to offer.

Everyone has personal preferences on what a town should be like for their youth but Raglan does a good job at making this town an enjoyable place for everyone.

Snakes What two things would be on your desert island?

A hammock and a knife.

Favorite website?

Pinterest.

In 10 years I see myself…

Hopefully starting a family or at least with a clue of what I'm going to do with my life!

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While goats may have been eradicated, monitoring shows that possum numbers have increased significantly since the last pest control operation on Mt Karioi and surrounding farmland in 2010. And it’s not just possums we need to worry about, rats and stoats also decimate our native plants and animals.

The health of Mt Karioi’s unique ecosystem – highly valued by generations of locals – now needs protecting from these unwanted pests.

Quick fact Historic vegetation monitoring on Mt Karioi has shown that possum populations above 10 per cent RTCI kill more sensitive tree species such as kohekohe.

SPECIAL SLEEPING LADY It’s known as Raglan’s sleeping lady. But Mt Karioi – a forest-clad extinct volcano – is alive with a unique ecosystem that needs protecting.

From kanuka, manuka and pōhutukawa growing near the rugged coastline through to lush kohekohe and other broadleaved species like rātā and tōtara, and then kāmahi right up on the mountain top, Mt Karioi has a full succession of forest types – something you’re hard pressed to find elsewhere.

This reserve also provides important habitat for native birds such as kererū, tūī, tomit, kākā, oi (grey-faced petrels) and the New Zealand falcon.

2400 NO KIDDING FERAL GOATS

From 1981-2007, the Department of Conservation’s (DOC’s) hunting team removed over 2400 feral goats from Mt Karioi. No goats were found by the hunting team in 2008 and 2009 suggesting goats have been successfully eradicated. As a result, the mountain’s forest sub-canopy is now one of the finest examples of its kind on public conservation land in the Waikato.

POSSUM NUMBERS ON MT KARIOI 2010 Directly after pest control 1% RTCI

2015 5 years after pest control 9% RTCI

A residual trap catch index (RTCI) gauges the numbers of a pest, such as possums. A lower number indicates fewer possums (and that control has been more successful). The index comes from the number of possums caught per 100 traps set.

KNOCKING BACK PEST NUMBERS

The use of 1080

by DOC around sensitive sites will be determined following consultation with iwi, community groups and affected landowners.

The control method for work on private land is still to be determined.

We want to reduce possums to a low level before they have a chance to impact the forest. And we know we’ll get a better result if we carry out control work over a wider area. So, DOC and Waikato Regional Council are planning to carry out during winter 2017: •

aerial 1080 and ground-based possum control on public conservation land on Mt Karioi (managed by DOC)

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ground-based maintenance control of possums on private land surrounding Mt Karioi (managed by Waikato Regional Council).

OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE YOUR SAY

Iwi, the landowners adjoining Mt Karioi, community groups and wider stakeholders are all vital to the success of this control operation. As part of our planning, DOC and Waikato Regional Council staff will be contacting all affected parties to discuss this operation and the proposed control methods.

WHO TO CONTACT FOR MORE INFORMATION

DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION

WAIKATO REGIONAL COUNCIL

Cara Hansen 07 858 1000

Thomas Malcolm 0800 800 401

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Regeneration of the forest understorey (due to the removal of goats) has made access difficult and almost impossible in places.

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Aerial operations achieve a rapid and thorough knock-down of possum populations and are much more cost effective than any other method.

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Rats and stoats will be controlled as a by-kill of this operation. These predators have a devastating effect on our fauna, consuming native insects, birds, eggs and lizards.

The dangerously steep terrain forming the upper slopes of Mt Karioi favours the use of aerial control methods.

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fter almost 20 years serving the Raglan community, Whaingaroa Environment Centre (also known as WEC) has decided it’s time for a shake-up. Over the next six months we’ll be undergoing a transformation, and re-launching a more focussed and resilient WEC on Maui Dolphin Day 2017.

REMEMBER YOUR REUSEABLE BAG

This means that you will notice some changes within the centre. The most obvious will be that our doors won’t be open as often. From the 1st September we will be open to the public one day a week, staffed by our fantastic volunteers. We’re calling it WEC Wednesdays!

We also have a new Centre Co-ordinator, Stacey. She’ll mostly be working behind the scenes, but we hope you’ll get the chance to meet her in due course.

What won’t change will be our projects: Warm Home Service, Time Bank, Junior Enviro Club, Plastic Bag Free Raglan and Maui Dolphin Day. They will continue to do what they do best, making sure Whaingaroa-Raglan is an awesome place to call home. We’ll still be accepting donations of curtains for the Curtain Bank. The Seed Bank and the Tool Library will also continue – you’ll be able to access them all on WEC Wednesdays.

Prizes from the Kids Word Hunt Challenge, thanks to Raglan Surf Co., Trade Aid, Raglan Surf School, Raglan Rock, Zinnia, Raglan Backpackers, Surf Emporium and the $2 Shop.

Volunteers collected 578 signatures (across two days!) of support for Supervalue to go single-use shopping bag free and/or provide an alternative for a small fee.

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Bag It Raglan volunteers donated a combined 246 hours in July to making free, reusable bags for the community...

And they're not stopping anytime soon!

Would you like to be part of cultivating WEC’s transformation? We are looking for inspired and passionate people to join our committee and help steer WEC into a future that is financially independent, active in our community and focused on our most pressing environmental issues. Please get in touch with us if you would like to find out more.

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All helping hands are needed, for sewing, cutting, ironing, making cups of tea and more.

For now, we would like to thank Whaingaroa-Raglan for all your support over the years. We look forward to seeing you all at the WEC re-launch at Maui Dolphin Day - March 2017!

If you have any questions, need information on our projects, or would like to join the WEC committee, please email us on envirocentre@whaingaroa.org.nz.

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

If you have already registered your interest with our ofďŹ ce 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 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.

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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

Stefan Frew info@liveelectrical.co.nz 0800 LIVE NOW 0800 5483 669

Commercial Residential Rural / Farming

Qualified ualified •• Qualifi ed builder builder •• Landscaping Landscaping •• Lawn Mowing awn Mowing Lawn •• Garden Care Garden Care • Chainsaw Work Chainsaw •• Chipping Work

Chipper/ •• Spray Truck Shredder • Water Blasting •• Painting Water Blasting Blasting •• Decorating Painting •• Carpet CleanDecorating ing Carpet •• Rental Cleans Cleaning

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

RECYCLING / MINISKIPS

YOUR LOCAL TREE SPECIALIST!

ENGINEERING

raglanelectrical@rocketmail.com

FENCING BUILDERS

FENCING • • • •

POOL FENCES AUTOMATICGATES SECURITY FENCE BALUSTRADES

Contact for FREE QUOTE

Christie Carpentry

hOUse BUiLDer anD renOVatOrs

ELECTRICIANS

ROOFING

RAGLAN AUTOGATES autogates@live.com

Re Roofs New Roofs Spouting Edge Protection Scaffold

mobile 021 263 8698

paul & robyn Christie

CONCRETE SERVICES 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

Concrete Cutter

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

LAWNS / LANDSCAPING

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

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easy ways to place your classified ad EMAIL your ad and contact details to: classifieds@raglanchronicle.co.nz PHONE our friendly staff on 07 825 7076

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

PLUMBING 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

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SUN 28 AUG RAGLAN NATURALLY A Celebration of our Community Plan!

Afternoon tea and talk at the Raglan Town Hall Supper Room. 2pm Sunday 28 August.

WED 24 AUG RAGLAN RAMBLERS 9am from Wainui Rd car park next to the fire station Hamilton - bring lunch.

For Sale FIREWOOD DRY PINE $155, 2mx2m load delivered.

Phone 021 077 1524.

F I R E W O O D MANUKA DRY. $120 per m3. Delivered. Ph. 825 0522. {…SUMMER} Sol Sana Sandals, One Teaspoon denim shorts Lonely Lingerie + Lonely clothing, Mens Boardshorts Its coming to us!!

Check out our NEW online store >> www.atamira.co.nz

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.

Commercial To Let SHOP TO D O W N T Available end ph. 021 952 details.

LEASE O W N of Sept.

271 for

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

To Let

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

Death Notices GIVEN, MERLE ANN Passed away peacefully on 19 August 2016.

Aged 83 years.

Dearly loved wife of the late Owen.

Loved mother and mother in law of Suzanne and Nick, Sheryl and Bob, Malcolm and the late Sally. Loved Nan of Christopher and Nadya; William and Jacqui, and Amy; Ashley, Brandon and Mary, and Jarrod.

Loved Great Nan of Hunter and Jackson.

You were an inspiration to us all and you will be forever in our hearts. A special thanks to the wonderful staff at the Raglan Trust Hospital for all the love and care you gave to Mum.

FLATMATE WANTED $160 a week, double big room, walk to town, harbour views, non smoker, includes power and wifi, ph 027 294 6949.

Wanted to Lease GOOD GRAZING LAND wanted to lease up to 10 hectares. Ph 0272 317 008.

Garage Sale FRI(26), SAT(27), AND SUN(28) From 9am, most things $1, 58 Main Road SH23, just before Lorenzen Bay Road.

Lost SMALL KEY WITH LG PINK HEART Lost in Raglan Wed 17 Aug. Please hand into Raglan Police.

Situations Vacant CAREGIVER PART TIME Do you have a passion for the elderly?

Raglan Hospital and Rest Home are looking for optimistic, and compassionate staff to work in their facility.

We have all shifts available please apply to Cherry McFarlane at raglanhospital@xtra. co.nz or phone 07 825 8306

FRI 26 AUG @ YOT CLUB Resident DJ’s, free entry, free pool.

FRI 26 AUG @ RAGLAN CLUB Chubb Band - No Cover Charge. Starts at 7pm.

SAT 27 AUG @ YOT CLUB Mighty Mighty and DJ Frano.

Epic funk band, $10 from 9pm.

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.

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

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.

NZ Registered Teacher. Bachelor of Teaching (Primary).

Situations Vacant

GYM INSTRUCTOR WANTED This is a part time position with some evening hours.

Qualifications are essential, experience preferred but not essential. Most importantly is team fit and motivational spark. Please Email: amber@raglangym.co. nz for an application form or Ph 07 825 0079 or 027 294 6949 for more info.

Applications close on Sunday 4th Sept Interviews will be on Mon 12 Sept.

Public Notices RAGLAN VOLUNTEER COASTGUARD AGM 2016 In accordance with our Constitution, Notice is hereby given that the 2016 Annual General Meeting for Raglan Volunteer Coastguard Inc. will be held on Wednesday 21st September 2016 at 1900 hours at the Perry Lounge, Gallagher Coastguard Base, Raglan Wharf.

• Welcome • Annual Reports • Election of Officers • General Business

Public Notices

GRADE 12th Grade 11th Grade

SCORE

20.08.16 PLAYER OF THE DAY

Lost 12 - 24 Eli Tai, Elijah Soanes & Liam Parrott Won 59 - 12 Brodie Meek, Jay Wilson & Tana Clapham 10th Grade Raglan Green Lost 20 - 45 Reef Staheli, Mark Westrupp, Mitchell Swann 10th Grade Raglan Black Won 45 - 40 Brodie Meek, Jay Wilson & Tana Clapham 10th Grade Raglan Green Lost 12 - 24 William Milward & Ocean

9th Grade

Ruby Wilson, Pipiri Kenehuru-Aoturoa & Henry Seavill

8th Grade

Won 35 - 5 Won 50 -15

6th Grade

Draw 75 - 75 Louis Bidios

Jessie Cox, Bobby Neels & Cody Swann

RAGLAN JUNIOR SOCCER GRADE

20.08.16

PLAYER OF THE DAY

7TH GRADE SNAPPERS Leo Heasman U8 GRADE SEASTARS Meila Clarke U8 GRADE TUATUAS

Nikau Pinfold

U8 GRADE ORCAS

The Team

8TH GRADE MORAYS

Lucien Kite

8TH GRADE KINAS

Arri Hansen

8TH GRADE STINGRAYS Seth Waters & Jack Meek 9TH GRADE MAUIS

Linkin Hetherington & Cormag Eadie

U10 GRADE SEAHORSES Nina George & Lucille Jowsey 10TH GRADE BULLSHARKS Kai Kereopa & Grady Bruce

10TH GRADE PIRANHAS Jahmin Thompson 10TH GRADE DOLPHINS Emma Higgins

RUAPUKE MOTOR CAMP

11TH GRADE ANEMONES Sophie Collier 12TH GRADE SHARKS

- Peace and tranquility -Surfing, fishing, bush walks - Cabins, powered sites, tent sites

Tom Hannon & Jarvis Camenzind

Notice of Meeting

PH 07 825 6800

Raglan Community Board

Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Raglan Community Board will be held in the Supper Room, Town Hall, Bow Street, Raglan on Tuesday 13 September 2016 commencing at 2.00pm. A public forum will be held from 1.30pm.

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

Note: In the event that the business of any Committee is not concluded on the advertised date, the meeting may be continued on a later date scheduled by the Committee prior to adjournment.

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

G J Ion Chief Executive

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FRI 26 AUG RAGLAN CLUB INC Friday’s Members Draw: $3000

Classifieds

Public Notices

0800 492 452 www.waikatodistrict.govt.nz www.facebook.com/WaikatoDistrictCouncil

We warmly invite members and interested parties to attend.

Brigid Green Secretary

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RAGLAN REAL ESTATE

Raglan Real Estate Ltd Licenced (REAA 2008)

View Open Home Saturday 12pm Or By Appointment

25 GOVERNMENT RD IT ALL ADDS UP HERE!!!

AUCTION 2.9.16 RAY WHITE OFFICE 6PM

4 BANKART ST

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A RARE OPPORTUNITY

AUCTION 9.9.16 RAY WHITE OFFICE 6PM

• 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.

ID#RAG22645

Julie Hanna 027 441 8964 Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282

2 TAHUNA AVE

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IDEAL RUSTIC RETREAT • 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

• Walking distance to the boat ramp, beach and town • Open plan living • 2 double bedrooms • Kent style fire • 400sqm section • Prior auction offers considered

KAURI COTTAGE

ID#RAG22660

Julie Hanna 027 441 8964 Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282

MAIN HOUSE

122 WAINUI ROAD 3

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

View Open Home Saturday 12pm Or By Appointment

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DELIGHTFUL MAKE IT YOURS

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

AUCTION 14.10.16 RAY WHITE OFFICE • Prime location!!

6PM • Swimming, kayaking and fishing at your door • Explore the endless possibilities • Bring your plans, architect and builder to inspect today!

• 987sqm

CNR WAINUI RD & MARINE PARADE DELIGHTFUL MAKE IT YOURS

ID#RAG22659 Graham Rope 021 222 7427

ID#RAG22663

Julie Hanna 027 441 8964 Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282

Teresa Wilkinson 021 173 9945

NEW LISTING 3 60 GOVERNMENT RD

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FABULOUS FAMILY LIVING

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AUCTION 23.9.16 RAY WHITE OFFICE 6PM

• Fabulous family living here! Open plan living/dining area that opens out onto a large private deck overlooking native bush with harbour views • This 2 storey house has a huge master bedroom with ensuite upstairs and features native timber ceilings with views to the bar and harbour • Downstairs: double bedroom with ensuite and a single bedroom • Heat pump and DVS system • Single garage with laundry and internal access • Situated on 1214m2 section, thoughtfully landscaped to include a quaint path through native bush, fruit and macadamia trees, short walk to Cox Bay, close to town, cafes and the wharf.

135 RIRIA KEREOPA MEMORIAL DRIVE

View Open Home Saturday 2pm Or By Appointment

SUN, SURF AND SEA VIEWS $365,000

• Located directly across the road from Raglan’s popular kite surfing beach this property provides million dollar views and close access to all the beach has to offer • The large master bedroom features a delightful round window framing beautiful ocean views. Just imagine waking up in the morning having breakfast looking across at the water, getting ready for the day ahead - what a way to start the day! At the end of the day pour yourself a drink and watch the sun go down and breathe in that fresh sea air. A large flat site at the front of the house provides plenty of room for tents, campervans and family entertaining. Situated on 825m2 of leasehold land with 24 years remaining on the lease.

Currently a successful book a bach earning a gross annual income of approximately $21,000

ID#RAG22664

ID#RAG22480

Julie Hanna 027 441 8964 Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282

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CHECK ME OUT! $565,000

Julie Hanna 027 441 8964 Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282

1 LANGLEY PLACE 3

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

ID#RAG221662

Julie Hanna 027 441 8964 Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282

OPEN HOMES 27th & 28th August

IDYLLIC RETREAT, BUSH SETTING $450,000

1 • This character cottage is a charming retreat • Sunny, open plan living room, separate dining area with French doors that open onto the large deck • Native timber flooring adds to the rustic charm, the log fire is an added bonus in the winter • The outside decking leads the way to a superb native wonderland providing a sanctuary for bird life • The sound of the stream at the bottom of the property adds to the idyllic setting • Just a short stroll to popular Lorenzen Bay

ID#RAG22651

Julie Hanna 027 441 8964 Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282

Saturday 11am - 60 Government Rd | Saturday 12pm – 122 Wainui Rd Saturday 12pm – 25 Government Rd | Saturday 2pm – 4 Bankart St Saturday 2pm - 135 Riria Kereopa Drive | Sunday 2pm – 2 Tahuna Ave

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

AUCTION 9.9.16 RAY WHITE OFFICE 6PM

ID#RAG22661

Julie Hanna 027 441 8964 Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282

40A CROSS ST 3

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