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28th July 2016 - Issue #504

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Drama, Festival & Independent | 108mins | Rating: M Offensive language & adult themes | New Zealand.

Thursday 4 August, 7pm, Saturday 6 August, 8pm & Sunday 7 August, 4.30pm at Raglan Old School Arts Centre, 5 Stewart St. Two first-time single mothers - one a girl racer, the other a pianist and gardener - share a room in a post-natal ward after the birth of their babies.

Bunny is serving a sentence for killing a man during an illicit street car race. With no father or family on the scene, she will have to give up her baby for adoption when she returns to prison. Aila too, is facing the prospect of losing her child: her much longedfor baby requires major heart surgery, and may not survive the operation.

As the pair face the challenges of new motherhood, a precarious friendship develops, which helps them confront their pasts and find a way forward.

This is a story of compassion and love and friendship, of overcoming adversity however heart-rending the journey, and most of all of the redemptive power of truth.

“Wonderful performances, cinematography and music. I was moved and absorbed as the stories of the two young mothers emerge. What a beautiful film! Bravo!” Jenny Pattrick, author The Denniston Rose.

“This is a sinuous, clever, ambitious, nuanced, layered and gorgeously assembled film. Pay The Great Maiden's Blush the attention it deserves and you'll be rewarded with one of the most beautifully photographed, best sounding and best written films you'll see all year.

Bravo.” 4.5/5 stars. stuff.co.nz.

Licensed bar and delicious homemade snacks on sale. Adults $14, Concession $12, Children $8.

Door sales from 30 minutes before screening time. To reserve seats go to raglanmovies.nz Raglan Old School Arts Centre phone 825 0023, email info@raglanartscentre.co.nz

Raglan Club Annual Karaoke Competition The second annual Karaoke will be held at the Raglan Club this Friday 29 July.

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Check www.weathermap.co.nz for latest forecasts Forecasts Forecast generated on Wednesday 27 July Max Summary Wind Waves* Tides* Sun temp (C) (km/hr) (m) (High/Low) (Rise/Set) am pm

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Opening of Raglan papakainga a long time coming

The new buildings are stage 1 of the papakainga on the Te Kopua 2B3 land block at the newly completed Rau o te Huia Rise.

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he opening of the papakainga in Raglan tomorrow morning marks the end of a long journey for the Te Kopua 2B3 Māori Land Incorporation.

“Honestly, this project is about 50 years in the making,” says project manager Aubrey Te Kanawa, who has been working on the housing development for about 10 years.

“Our original papakainga was on the old Raglan golf course but was destroyed to make way for the airstrip during World War II. A modern papakainga on Te Kopua 2B3 block was proposed back in 1993. I was in fourth form when Uncle Mana Forbes put the proposal forward,” says the 37-yearold. “However at the time there were all sorts of hurdles preventing the previous boards from executing on that vision.”

These hurdles included restrictive planning rules over Māori land, a lack

of viable wastewater options, and banks not being prepared to lend for residential developments on Māori land.

“You might think it’s hard to get a deposit in todays’ market, but imagine having to save the entire amount because you can’t get lending. We have had to save for close to two decades.”

Tomorrow’s opening marks the completion of stage 1 of the papakainga on the Te Kopua 2B3 land block at the newly completed Rau o te Huia Rise, near the mouth of the Raglan Harbour.

Stage 1 consists of a three-bedroom whānau home and two two-bedroom kaumatua homes – two of the tenants are Raglan locals and another is returning home to Raglan after many years away.

Once the entire project is completed there will be seven rental properties and four ground leases for those who want to build their own houses. A central community whare is envisaged down the track.

Priority for the dwellings was given

to the shareholders of the land and their descendants, and Aubrey says there was a lot of interest from whānau wanting to return to the land.

“Papakainga housing is our small tribe’s response to the current housing crisis.

By creating new housing stock we help alleviate the housing supply shortage in Raglan, although its true purpose for us is to reconnect people to the land and rebuild our hapu. That objective was around long before the current housing crisis began,” says Aubrey.

“We collectively made a commitment to provide rental houses to our shareholders at below market prices. This is a cost our shareholders were willing to accept in order to achieve the larger objective of building the hapu.”

Aubrey says there will be a bit of a pause before continuing with the next stage of the development.

“There are a few conditions that need to be satisfied for the next stage to commence,” he says.

“It’s quite a difficult project given the extra layers of work that comes with developing on Māori land.”

With assistance of an infrastructure grant from Te Puni Kokiri, the incorporation has been able to put in its own infrastructure, such as a constructed wetland to manage storm water and a local area network for telecommunications, and it added a new pump station to the council’s wastewater system.

“Infrastructure and buildings aside, the real work is just starting for us. We now have to start building the community that will become kaitiaki for the land.”

A private karakia will be held over the new houses early tomorrow morning.

“That will be our opportunity to thank all the people who have helped make this papakainga project possible, and for them to have a nosey.”

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Third sewage spill from ‘unreliable’ network

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ouncil needs to stop making excuses and take ownership of Raglan’s unreliable wastewater network, says community board deputy chairman Bob MacLeod, following the latest spill of sewage into the harbour.

The sewage spill, which is believed to have happened on Saturday, is the third in just four months, and once again saw Waikato District Council staff scrambling to erect signs advising people not to swim or gather shellfish in the harbour.

On Monday, the council released a statement to say that staff was investigating a wastewater overflow near the Greenslade Rd pump station, which is on the foreshore of the harbour. The overflow “was the result of a localised network power outage in the area. This then caused the pump station to fail, the network to build up and wastewater to escape from a near-by manhole”, the statement said.

The council would not comment further while investigations were ongoing, but Raglan councillor Clint Baddeley said it appeared a combination of factors contributed to the spill: a high tide, extreme weather conditions, a power outage and a delay in human response time.

Mr MacLeod called the latest spill a completely new issue of an “unreliable network”.

“We don’t agree with the level of service provided by council.”

He said the council was always coming up with excuses for the overflows, rather than looking at how to rectify problems before they happened.

About two weeks ago, the community board had walked around Raglan with council staff to familiarise themselves with the wastewater system, he said.

“In Greenslade Rd, here is one (pump station and manhole) right by the sea.

That’s catastrophic, and they didn’t seem worried about it. ‘No, no, we have six hours of storage, if anything happens we can get a response team out here in no time’.”

Mr MacLeod said it appeared council had laid pump stations and manholes on low-lying ground close to the foreshore where they were at risk of being inundated with water.

“Why aren’t these sealed? ‘No, no, we wouldn’t need to seal these’.

“Under health and safety, let’s seal it. I was an engineer in telecommunications, it’s easy to do. And put it down as a red flag.

That should be identified as a risk.

“Power has to go upstairs, you have to put it out of the way. It’s common sense.”

He said council imposed all sorts of rules and regulations about building close to the water, due to global warming and rising sea levels. “Here we have a network of assets below the standards applied by council for other developments.”

Mr MacLeod said the standard line from council was that spills were the fault of customers.

“They are putting things down there that they shouldn’t.

“Or they put the blame on sewage people who empty septic tanks, say they open the manholes and pour stuff down there.

“Why can’t they be locked? They say they can’t lock them. Seems everything you suggest to them is too hard.

“They keep coming up with excuses.”

Mr MacLeod said another solution was for council to fine those who were pouring storm water into the wastewater system.

A council staff member had told him that that they could monitor such activity by checking flow levels, he said. “They can see who it is.”

Mr MacLeod said council’s stance that the number of spills in Raglan was well within national standards was unacceptable for Raglan.

“Our community has said, very strongly, that these national standards don’t fit Raglan: a spill doesn’t just include my neighbour and myself, it involves the whole town.”

The Raglan Community Board has requested a report from council on the state of its wastewater system.

“It will give a status on the system now, and what they are going to do in the future.”

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Whale Bay property 'Crow's Nest' designed by Tane Cox.

L and Linley Court were perplexed ongtime Raglan identities Mike

when a section they owned around the corner from their waterfront Whale Bay property still hadn’t sold after five years on the market.

“We thought it would have mega views if you went up a storey but no-one (who looked at the site) seemed able to appreciate this,” Linley recalls.

So they took the bull by the horns and commissioned a Hamilton architectural designer to come up with a low-cost surfer’s

stay, then had it built by local tradesmen.

The result was ‘Crow’s Nest’, a twopod bach whose rooftop lookout commands 360-degree ocean and mountain views – and whose striking design has now won Tane Cox of Red Architecture two gongs at the 2016 Waikato Regional ADNZ/Resene Architectural Design Awards.

Mr Cox’s brief was to come up with a design that allowed both for the owner to check the surf from an elevated position and for the easy relocation of the building for future development on the site.

With this in mind – this month’s awards

ceremony in Rotorua heard – the Hamilton architectural designer focused not on the experiences and comforts of day-today living but on the need for a lookout platform which would also provide shelter and amenities.

Judges said Mr Cox’s design was a strikingly simple scheme consisting of two pavilions on a deck.

“Careful detailing of everyday architectural elements makes all the difference,” they said. “This is a model that has value and implications beyond the beach house and into the discussion of affordable housing.”

Linley Court told the Chronicle one of the pods was for living and the other – with a master bedroom and a bunkroom – for sleeping.

She said there was a “sophisticated” external ladder to get up to the view.

It was quite a process to get council consent for access to the roof lookout – but worth it. “It’s a magnificent view … even we didn’t realise how expansive it would be.”

Linley said news of the awards was exciting and she and Mike were “very pleased” for Tane. She added Luke Mathers and his team, who did the build, were “wonderful” to work with and all the other tradespeople were also local.

The bach was sold late last year – soon after it was completed – to a surfing family from Whitianga who Linley said both use it themselves and holiday-let it.

The Courts have had their house in Tohora Close, which runs off Calvert Road, for more than three decades now but have been living there fulltime only the last few years. Mike incidentally was an early Raglan surfer and has a long association with the surfing industry. ● ‘Crow’s Nest’ won the 2016 Waikato Residential Compact New Home up to 150m2 Architectural Design Award and the Resene Colour in Design Award.

It is now in the running for the national awards in October.

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Dance Like No-One’s Watching: a low-lights dance party for all!

Nia in Waikato and Timebank Raglan are joining forces to bring this special event to the Raglan community. Dance Like No One’s Watching is open to the whole community and will help raise funds towards the coordination of Timebank Raglan.

Timebank Raglan was started by the Whaingaroa Environment Centre in 2012 with the aim of building a resilient community through connecting people and giving them the opportunity to share and swap skills, time and resources. The Timebank currently employs a part-time coordinator for five hours per week. “Research has shown that Timebanks and their community benefit from having a dedicated coordinator looking after the Timebank and its members” says the Raglan Timebank coordinator Sharon Tribe.

“Funding to enable this to happen has in the past relied on the generosity of philanthropic trusts and still does. However, this year we thought we would try and raise some of the

funds ourselves and what better way to do this than through bringing the community together for a dance party?” Says Sharon.

Nicola Chung from Nia in Waikato has generously offered her time to help Timebank Raglan with this event - “I love how dance has the ability to bring people together in a fun and expressive way and I’m excited to offer my skills to help fundraise for an organisation that strengthens community bonds”. Nik will draw from her experience of FreeDance and lend some ideas during the party, to allow you to find more variety in your dance, more fun and more energy to really let go “Come as you are and get ready to just have a good old dance for a good cause!” Says Nik. Dance Like No-One’s Watching is for everybody - young, old, families, anyone who wants to experience the joy of coming together as a community to dance.

This is a no alcohol event and is being held in the Town Hall, 6:30 - 8pm on Friday, 29 July with a koha door entry.

Rite of passage ‘life-changing’ for boys – and men

Introducing the new Raglan Granola Jar

Tasty new Raglan Granola Jars will be available early August. Photography by Sara Guix.

A group of boys and men took part in the Poutama Tane Journey.

A rite of passage into adulthood for many teenagers, nowadays, all to frequently means drugs, alcohol and sex, and little guidance.

But for a group of Raglan boys, recently, it meant outdoor adventure – a five-day journey taken with men who shared their own experiences and stories of what it was like for them growing up.

Organiser Tiaki Coates says this was the second year that Poutama Tane, a journey for boys in the community, was held.

“A lot of people were inspired around the concept of the journey being a rite of passage. It’s something that doesn’t happen nowadays,” says Tiaki.

He says in modern day society, rites of passage for youth are often peer led and disempowering, and include binge drinking, drug use and taking unnecessary and dangerous risks.

It’s not easy being a teenage boy, says Tiaki, and Poutama Tane is about building a network of men for the boys to turn to when the going gets tough. The men involved were fathers, family members, mentors and youth workers.

“A lot of it was really about the men in the community sharing their stories. It’s really simple; it’s not rocket science. You get a sense of the many different faces of what manhood is about.”

This year, six boys, aged 13-15 and from different backgrounds and experiences, took part in Poutama Tane.

“We had more men than boys, with up to 18 men taking part at one time.”

The journey took place in a secret location in Waingaro, where about 25 men and boys camped out for the duration.

“That’s where they entered what I call their mystical or magical experience.”

Tiaki says the weather was cold and there were a lot of squalls.

“It’s about getting outside… it’s innately challenging to be outdoors at this time of the year.

“It was hard conditions but our tent stayed up, we had a fire, we were well fed.”

The journey included a mix of outdoor adventure and wanganga (traditional knowledge). The boys took part in hunting, river crossings, solos, and were led

blindfolded through the bush. They talked a lot, and explored who they were through Māori narrative: “What learnings we can take through traditional stories.”

Tiaki says it wasn’t easy for the boys to step out of their comfort zone but they “loved it”.

“Get them around this fire and they can talk about anything, especially when people are telling their own story. I have never seen boys so engaged, really taking it in.

“It’s men sharing their stories, thoughts, life in its rawest; hard times, good times.”

The journey also included honouring the boys, “getting them to come forward and everyone acknowledging what an incredible young man they are”.

Raglan resident Adam Blake, who attended Poutama Tane with his son, Joseph, says the five-day journey was a life-changing experience.

“I suppose I thought I was going on a journey to support my son and the other young men but really it is a journey for all men, and enables the young men to join in.

“There was lots of fun and laughter, a few tears, lots of adventure and spirituality as well.”

He says the journey was absolutely transformational for the boys, and has given him and Joseph, who is 15 and has Down’s syndrome, a web of connections in the community “My son has strengthened the connections he had and made new ones … men who will always look out for him from now on.

“The other big thing for me was he (Joseph), right from the beginning, was fully included. He stood on his own two feet and I didn’t have to be next to him the whole time because there was someone else there. He really thrived.

“Even a lad who has some challenges can really flourish.”

Adam says he highly recommends Poutama Tane to any man who would like to get involved in the mentoring role.

Inger Vos * Tiaki Coates would like to thank the more than 100 businesses and individuals who donated resources, food and time to make the journey happen (full list on page 11).

Poutama Tane has secured funding from the JR McKenzie Trust to operate for the next two years.

Waikato District formally warned over Raglan wastewater spills Waikato District Council has received a formal warning following an investigation into an incident at Easter weekend which resulted in untreated wastewater getting into Raglan harbour.

The regional council’s industry and infrastructure manager Brent Sinclair said the decision to settle on a formal warning

reflected the overall facts of the case, and the district council’s response to the spills.

“The spill on 25 March was a serious incident but, having regard to all the circumstances and the swift actions of district council staff in responding to the incident, we consider a formal warning is appropriate.”

The regional council’s investigation found the discharge occurred after a section of pipeline failed, most likely due to a combination of technical factors. There was

Introducing, the Raglan Granola Jar ... a healthy & delicious option for breakfast on-the-go!

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a second minor discharge from a manhole the next day while remediation work on the failed section of pipeline was carried out.

In a formal warning letter, Mr Sinclair acknowledged that district council staff had worked quickly to sort out the problems.

However, the letter also noted: “It is concerning that there is a growing number of formal enforcement actions that have been taken against your [district] council for breaches of the Resource Management Act.

“Each action contributes to the Waikato District Council’s history of non-compliance.

We are obliged to take this history into account each time a further breach is identified.”

Mr Sinclair said the regional council had not been able to determine the exact volume of wastewater that reached the harbour.

Witness accounts suggested the spill into the harbour occurred over a relatively short period of time.

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Arts council reveals building plans for new creative space Raglan Chamber of Commerce AGM The Raglan Chamber of Commerce hosted their Annual General Meeting this past Friday, 22 July at the Orca.

Elevation of the north view of the new creative space.

The Raglan Community Arts Council hopes to build a new creative space behind the Raglan Old School Arts Centre in 2018, all going to plan.

Raglan Community Arts Council chairman Rodger Gallagher says the new two-storey building will replace the existing Clay Shed and the room used by the Raglan Lions Club to sort second-hand clothing for its opportunity shop.

Plans for the new building were on public display at the Old School Arts Centre on Saturday morning.

“The present Clay Shed is pretty congested, pretty small,” says Mr Gallagher. “There is a kiln in the room, which is not very good from a health and safety perspective, so it’s only turned on when people are not there. There will be a separate kiln room. The area will be two to three times bigger than the present room.”

Mr Gallagher says the new Lions room will include a washing machine, as they currently do their washing offsite.

The second storey of the new building will be a community room, and used by the children’s drama and theatre group.

“It will have stage tracking and effectively be a small black box theatre.”

He says there was a thought to have an area set aside for stacked seating that could be pulled out for events.

There will also be a lift to the second floor.

The height of the new building will be lower than that of the Old School, and in keeping with its design.

“It will be weatherboards.”

Mr Gallagher says the new build is projected to cost about $500,000.

“It’s a achievable. Anything more and it starts to get difficult.”

He says $13,000 has already been fundraised by the Clay Shed group.

“There are six community funding groups we will apply to.”

There will also be local and business fundraising, and “if we get enough” money then the arts council will make an application to Lottery Communities Facilities.

“All going to plan the building will be built in the middle of 2018.”

Inger Vos Plans of the new space can be viewed in the quiet rooms at Raglan Library. To be in the draw to win a private clay tuition with the clay shed coordinator, drop into the Old School Arts Centre with a punchy name idea for the new building.

The AGM saw both new members and original members in attendance.

The meeting was led by co-Chair Geoff Kelly, who gave the Chair Report on behalf of Chair, Dave Currie.

The Chamber has been hard at work over the past year, supporting the Whaingaroa-Raglan business community through networking opportunities and strengthening relationships within the community.

Geoff reviewed some of the past year’s on-goings, which alongside the monthly breakfast and bi-monthly happy hour, included: initiating the efforts of Plastic Bag Free Raglan and supporting the new Mountain Bike park through the Chamber’s tourism branch, Discover Raglan. The Chamber has been providing support for Matariki Ahi Whakaata and the Karioi Classic, two great local community events, and they have been spending more time representing the business community in front of the Community Board,

as well as submissions to Council concerning Freedom Camping and the Plan Change 14.

Most recently the Chamber met with MP Barbara Kuriger and Councillor Baddely to raise concerns about the constant sewage spills.

The Chamber also maintains the Raglan Sunday Bus, which is the only public transport provided in and out of Raglan on Sunday’s, year-round.

Geoff recognised the on-going support of Dave Hanna who recently stepped down from the Chamber Board and thanked the 81 Chamber members for their time and efforts put in to keeping Raglan a vibrant and sustainable community.

The Chamber would like to thank Bizworx, their Keystone Sponsor, for stepping up each year to support both the Chamber and local businesses in the community.

Karamea Puriri If you are interested in finding out more about the Raglan Chamber, visit their website http://raglanchamber. co.nz, or email info@raglanchamber. co.nz.

RURAL | LIFESTYLE | RESIDENTIAL

A Property With "Wow" Factor A property like no other in New Zealand! The remodeling of this iconic Raglan landmark has to be seen to be believed. The two silos have been converted into five high end luxury apartments. The main apartment is open plan and home to the current owner. The other four apartments have amazing views of the Raglan Harbour and are tenanted as a very lucrative holiday business. There is potential to further develop this property. www.pggwre.co.nz ID: HAM23381

Raglan $1.99M

Plus GST (If Any) Phone for an appointment to view

Richard Thomson M 027 294 8625

NEW LISTING

As Good As It Gets This 2.8ha property ticks every box for those wishing to build their dream home. North facing, absolute water front, multiple potential building sites and great views. A blank canvas to make your own. Hills Rd is on the eastern side of Raglan which is extremely popular due to it’s closeness to town and the easy commute to Hamilton. A rare opportunity to purchase a larger parcel of land on the waterfront so close to Raglan.

Licenced under REAA 2008

A Section With It All! • Large 11.3 hectare lifestyle section with ocean views, bush and potential income • Zoned close to a good country primary school • Approx 9 hectares of multi variety woodland planted in 1995 • A great building site at the top of the property with views to the Tasman and surrounding farmland • Bare blocks of this size and in this location rarely come to the market! www.pggwre.co.nz ID: HAM23899

Raglan $370,000

Plus GST (if any)

Richard Thomson B 07 858 5325 M 027 294 8625

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• Buyers are looking for 1 hectare to 600 hectares and everything in between!

• Contact Richard for a no obligation free appraisal today!

www.pggwre.co.nz ID: HAM23544

www.pggwre.co.nz Richard Thomson B 07 858 5325 M 027 294 8625

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Environmental News www.whaingaroa.org.nz ▬▬ envirocentre@whaingaroa.org.nz ▬▬▬▬ (07) 825-0480 ▬▬▬ "like" us on Facebook!

Becoming Plastic Free Issue 1 - Convenience

“Why would you make something that you are going to use for a few minutes out of a material that’s basically going to last forever. What’s up with that?” - Jeb Berrier, BagIt movie.

Issue 2 - Recycling...

Despite the “recycling symbol” on packaging, the worldwide average plastic recycling rate is about 14%; most is destined for landfill, incineration or litter. www.plasticfreejuly.org

Issue 3 - Health Impacts...

In 2013 the UN and the World Health organisation reported that evidence linking hormone-mimicking chemicals to human health problems has grown stronger over the past decade, becoming a “global threat” that should be addressed.

Issue 4 - The Marine Environment...

• In the ocean, sunlight and waves cause floating plastics to break into increasingly smaller particles, but they never completely disappear or bio-degrade. www.5gyres.org • By 2050 its estimated there will be more plastic than fish in the world’s oceans.

• Scientist Dr Hideshige Takada’s study shows that micro-plastics are absorbing chemicals, like pesticides from the surrounding sea water and being transferred to plastic-eating sea life.

• Mr Godoy, from Massey University notes that a floating plastic bag and a jellyfish look nearly identical, as do fish eggs and the tiny plastic resin pellets used to make plastic.

Plastic Bag Free Raglan is supported by:

What can you do to help?

Plastic Free Ideas and Solutions...

1. Separate your rubbish: You’ll need at least three containers to manage your rubbish. One for recyclables, one for non recyclables and one for food scraps.

2. Line your bin with newspaper. Place newspaper in the base of your bin instead of using a bag or use your council bag as the liner instead.

3. Learn your recyclables from your non recyclables. Aim to have more in your recyclable bin than your non recyclable bin.

4. Keep your food scraps container clean. Keep it close by so you can use it, empty it and clean it regularly.

5. Composting is not as scary as it sounds. Composting can get over complicated, but it’s a natural process so give your scraps some dirt and get out of the way. Try it until it works for you.

6. Be selective about what you buy. If you shop to avoid plastics in products and packaging your non recyclable bin will be the least used bin in the house. Plus you’ll have so many glass containers and jars you’ll never need to buy storage containers again!

7. Bring your own bags. Reusable fabric and natural fibre bags can be washed and re-used thousands of times.

8. Start a garden. Growing your own food is rewarding and fun! Even if it’s tiny food in a tiny pot, it means buying less and a use for your food scraps.

9. Store food leftovers in other household containers. A glass jar, glass container, a bowl with a plate on top, a stainless steel container, a ceramic crock or even the pot it was cooked in.

10. Your rubbish can be cleaner and more manageable without plastic bags. Separating your rubbish means you’ll never have to clean a dirty, stinky rubbish bin again.

11. How do I pick up my dog’s poop? Bring last week’s newspaper on your walk, re-use the grocery store produce bags or other forms of food packaging like bagel or bread bags or discarded takeaway coffee cups.

- Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Refuse - By using your own carry bag, drink bottle and takeaway cup.

- Try to refuse all single-use plastic or try the TOP 4: plastic bags, water bottles, takeaway coffee cups and straws.

- Keep microbeads OUT of the oceans and don’t buy face wash, body scrub or toothpaste with these ingredients. Look for the words Polypropylene and Polyethylene, if they’re there you are using plastic! www.5gyres.org/

Ideas from apartmenttherapy.com, treehugger.com, healthebay.org and banthebagspdx.com

Xtreme Zero Waste 2nd Crate

By placing your glass in one crate and your other recyclables in the second crate it will make it safer and more efficient for the collections team. The 2 crate separation system is common in New Zealand and is now used throughout the Waikato. If you only have a few glass bottles/jars or recyclables please consider only putting out your crates every 2nd week.

By recycling more you will reduce your need for prepaid bags and help our community on its goal of zero waste to landfill.

Cardboard and paper need to be separated and contained either inside a cardboard box, or bagged and placed beside your crates. Our guys are finding loose cardboard and paper on the kerbside during their collections, this is not only consuming their time, but pieces of paper and cardboard are being wind swept through our streets and into our harbour.

If you have any queries please don’t hesitate to contact the office 07 8256509 or email education@ xtremezerowaste.org.nz

All Whaingaroa households should now have received their 2nd teal coloured 55 litre recycling crate.

These crates were provided by Waikato District Council as part of their zero waste campaign.

Please use the following system: · Crate 1 - all of your glass bottles and jars · Crate 2 - all plastic containers (1-7), soft plastic (bread bags, cling wrap, bubble wrap), tin and aluminium cans · Cardboard and Paper – bagged or boxed and placed beside your crates (if they cannot fit inside)

Thanks to Trust Waikato and our local EnviroMatters sponsors:

Sponsors needed!

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135 Riria Kereopa Memorial Drive Million Dollar Baby Situated directly across the road from Raglan’s Ocean Beach, this popular location provides million dollar views and close access to all the beach has to offer. Fully furnished, two bedroom beach bach with rumpus area. A large flat site at the front of this north facing house provides plenty of room for tents, boats, parking. Situated on 825m² of Maori leasehold land with 24 years remaining on the lease.

Currently a successful book a bach earning a gross annual income of approximately $21,000.00. Motivated vendor. Contact Stephen 021 969 848 For Sale Contact Email View

By negotiation Stephen O’Byrne - 021 969 848 sobyrne.raglan@ljh.co.nz ljhooker.co.nz/143HFG

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Personality Plus This is a great opportunity to finally enter the market in Raglan. 3 bedrooms, with a modernised kitchen and bathroom. After a long day you can relax on the sunny deck or watch the sunset as you soak in the outside claw foot bath. All this set on a 1141m² (more or less) sheltered section with a delightful gully aspect located a short distance from the village and harbour.

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Roll up your Sleeves & Grab your Future For Sale Deadline Sale 9.8.16 Contact Stephen O’Byrne - 021 969 848 Email

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This 1950’s north facing family home is set on the much admired Bay View Rd. Elevated & proud the property features 3 bedrooms, with lounge & separate dining area, kitchen, bathroom & laundry. A touch of yesteryear with native timber flooring and wooden joinery throughout. A rare flat section of 809m², including a single garage workshop with established trees & veggie gardens & additional harbour views across to Te Akau. The old cliché “Location, Location, Location” rings true on this one, within walking distance to the inner harbour and minutes from Raglan Township. Perfect for the investor or first time buyers getting onto the Raglan property ladder..

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238 Waimaori Road, Te Mata

Munns the Word!

Character 1940’s homestead in Te Mata. This 4 bedroom home has commanding views over the Raglan rural landscape, with Mt Karioi as a backdrop. New owners will have the benefit of it having been recently reroofed, with polished native wood floors throughout and a cosy wood burner. In addition there is a 8 x 11m (approx) 2 bay Spantech shed, with concrete base for the man in your life. So grab your redbands and take this opportunity to secure this ‘keeper’ for future generations to enjoy!

140 Acre Te Mata Drystock Block 56.59ha (139.78 acres more or less) dry stock block in 1 title 15 minutes to Raglan and 45 minutes to Hamilton. 11 paddocks with 7 wire post and batten fencing in recently upgraded good stock proof condition.

Situated in a sheltered fertile valley with road access on 2 sides. Natural water throughout the block with several springs available for installing reticulation to troughs if desired.

Approximately 10 acres of attractive native bush (uncovenanted). Several building platforms are available with good views over the farm.

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$429,000 Stephen O’Byrne - 021 969 848 sobyrne.raglan@ljh.co.nz ljhooker.co.nz/14KHFG

Sought After Location Situated close to town and across the road from the water is this very cute home. 2 bedrooms, kitchen/ dining/ lounge and a separate lounge area. Small deck, under house storage, off street parking. Contact Sandra to view this property once you have completed an application with photo ID. RENTAL Contact Email View

$330 per week Sandra Bowditch - 07 825 7170 rentals.raglan@ljh.co.nz ljhooker.co.nz/ 29HFG

$825,000 + gst (if any) Matt Sweetman - 021 624 826 msweetman.raglan@ljh.co.nz ljhooker.co.nz/132HFG

1580 Whaanga Road

Thinking of selling?

RENTAL: 27 Cliff Street

By negotiation David Cordiner - 021 283 0511 dcordiner.raglan@ljh.co.nz ljhooker.co.nz/141HFG

Bush Out to the Ocean If you have been looking for a special bush block in a coastal location with great sea views then your wait could soon be over.

Predominantly in mature manuka the total area is 15984m² or just under 4 acres. Practical covenants allow for a range of designs and materials for your new bach or home ideas and the site would lend itself to a house specifically designed for this special site. Almost 4 acres (15984 m²) with amazing views out to the surf.

Don’t wait ‘til Spring the buyers are here now!

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$250,000 Kyle Leuthart - 021 903 309 kleuthart.raglan@ljh.co.nz ljhooker.co.nz/14WHFG

Chrissy Cox

Matt Sweetman

Kyle Leuthart

David Cordiner

Michelle O’Byrne

Stephen O’Byrne

Sandra Bowditch

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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.

LJ Hooker Raglan (07) 825 7170 •

25-27 Bow Street , Raglan • George Boyes & Co Limited Licensed Real Estate Agent REAA 2008

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

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PLUMBING FAX your ad and contact details to 07 825 7078 CALL IN to our office on Wainui Rd, Raglan

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Public Notices

FRI 29 JULY DANCE LIKE NOONE’S WATCHING Town Hall, 6:30-8pm.

Koha door entry (no alcohol). Hosted by Nia in Waikato. Fundraiser for Timebank Raglan. everyBody welcome!

See page 4 for story and details.

SAT 30 JULY @ RAGLAN CLUB Chiefs v Hurricanes.

7:30pm. Super Rugby Semi. Come and cheer the boys on and watch it on our big screen.

For Sale MOBILE GAS HEATER plus full 9kg gas cylinder. Near new. $60. Ph. 825 6708.

FIREWOOD DRY PINE $155, Gum $185 2mx2m load delivered.

Phone 021 077 1524.

F I R E W O O D MANUKA DRY. $120 per m3. Delivered. Ph. 825 0522.

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

Winter SALE Mens Jacket Brixton, Deus Commoners Womens SALE rack too! ++ New Spring Arriving instore!!

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WED 3 AUGUST RAGLAN RAMBLERS 9am from Wainui Rd car park next to the fire station Karioi from Ruapuke Rd - bring lunch.

WEDNESDAYS @ ORCA – KNITTING CIRCLE. From 9:30am.

All welcome.

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

FRI 29TH JULY @ YOT CLUB Free entry, free pool.

Resident DJ from 9pm.

SAT 30TH JULY @ YOT CLUB Cornerstone Roots with DJ Atmosphere.

Tix from Indi’s or eventfinda.co.nz.

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

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.

Wanted

Kokiri Center, Kohanga Reo, Top Cut Butchery, Ohautira Fencing, Tom Rudolph, Raglan Events and Multi-Sport Trust, Raglan Area School, Solscape, Raglan Rock, Wildcoast, Waoku Lodge, Westcoast Health, Sunset Motel, Four Square, WOK, Orca, Phi Massage, Up Surf Coaching, Wahine Moe, Yoga Loft, Raglan Coconut Yoghurt, Matapihi Healing Room, Raglan Social Club, Herbal Dispensary, Supervalue, Surf Emporium, Raglan Pharmacy, Thabun Bakery, The Shack, Diane Davies Massage, Three Little Birds, Trade Aid, Ocean Inlays, Namaste, Raglan Bakery, Aloha Sushi, Raglan Liquor Centre, Local Eatery, In My Good Books, Mama T’s, Lily Pot Florist, $2+ more.

Notice of Meeting

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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 9 August 2016 commencing at 2.00pm. A public forum will be held from 1.30pm.

Possum Fur - $120/kg Possum Skins – POA

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.

OFFICE, GARAGES, STORAGE AND Phone Pat Condon YARD available for lease at 12 Manukau 07 308 5543 or 027 282 5307 Rd, Raglan. Short and long term, covered and uncovered. Household lots, commercial Public Notices equipment, boats, campervans etc.

FRI 29 JULY YOU DON’T HAVE Call 021 562743 or RAGLAN CLUB INC. TO BLOW OUT This week’s member’s 825 8330.

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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

Public Notices RAGLAN GOLF CLUB Notice of ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. This will be held at To Let the Club on SUNDAY 4 BDRM HOUSE, AUGUST 7th at 10.00 sunny, heat pump, a.m. All members are large garage, great welcome. views of sea and harbour.

Central to cafes, shops and school. $350 per wk.

Refs req. Ph:8255122.

draw (Friday). $1000.

Member note: Please remember when the draw is $1500 or under, 3 further draws are doneFor $100 cash and 2 restaurant vouchers $25.

CANDLE IN ORDER FOR YOUR CANDLE TO SHINE BRIGHTER Raglan Violence Prevention and Awareness

FREE HEARING TEST and independent information by a qualified Hearing Therapist.

Phone Raglan House 07 825 8142 for an appointment.

POUTAMA TĀNE 2016 E rere arorangi ana ngā mihi ki ēnei umanga, mō koutou i tākoha mai he taonga nā roto mai ana i te aroha.

Our gratitude to the business’s in our community whose contributions made this year’s journey possible.

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

Adoption of bylaws

Waikato District Council has adopted the Cemeteries Bylaw 2016, Trade Waste and Wastewater Bylaw 2016 and the Reserves and Beaches Bylaw 2016. These bylaws will come into force 1 September 2016 and the following bylaws will be revoked: • • • • • •

Waikato District Council Cemeteries and Crematoria Bylaw 2008 Waikato District Council Reserves and Beaches Bylaw 2008 Waikato District Council Trade Waste Bylaw 2008 Franklin District Council Cemeteries Bylaw 2008 Franklin District Council Trade Waste Bylaw 2007 Franklin District Council Beach Control Bylaw 2006

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FRI 29 JULY RAGLAN CLUB PRESENTS: THE 2ND ANNUAL K A R A O K E COMPETITION $300 for first place and more great prizes. All entrants must be at the Club by 7pm. Members and invited guests welcome. Sponsored by LJ Hooker and Raglan Club Adjuncts.

RUAPUKE MOTOR CAMP

Public Notices

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

We have some spaces available for children 3-6 years.

390 Te Mata Road Phone or email to arrange a visit .

Ph:825 7875 E: info@matapihikindergarten.co.nz

KARIOI CLASSIC SUNDAY 31ST JULY Lisa Thomson and Dirk De Ruysscher would like to inform everyone that the Karioi Classic Cycle Ride is taking place this Sunday 31st July. There are three distances this year: 85km which will start @ 0830 57km which will start @ 0930 43km which will start @1015 Riders will be travelling anticlockwise around the mountain. There are road closures operational from 0730 - 2pm on the following roads: Whaanga Road (just to the western side of Te Tuhi Road) Ruapuke, Tuturimu, Matawha, Waimaori, Waimaunga and Te Hutewai Roads, the closure at Te Hutewai begins just past the entrance to Xtreme Waste.

We are operating a rolling road closure, which simply means that the closure will be uplifted as our last tail end vehicle passes each closure point. We anticipate the road to be opened from Te Toto gorge at 11am onwards.

If you have any questions please call Dirk on 021 2380818 or Lisa 0211 798 256.

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RAGLAN REAL ESTATE

Raglan Real Estate Ltd Licenced (REAA 2008)

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• Four double bedrooms and two generous bathroom • Combination kitchen, lounge and dining areas • Cosy wood fire and a classic decorative coal range • Covered pergola and deck extend the living spaces for relaxing and entertaining • Rambling native bush backyard

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Julie Hanna 027 441 8964 Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282

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Graham Rope 021 222 7427 Teresa Wilkinson 021 173 9945

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A RARE OPPORTUNITY

• This unique property has a town centre location • A superb opportunity presents to capitalise on potential future development under the proposed plan change to commercial zoning, to be heard by the Commissioners on 7th July 2016 • The upstairs area has 4 large bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and is extremely well heated ideal for family living • The downstairs space is currently rented as a fully self-contained flat. It is fully permitted as a separate unit with the required fire rating between top and bottom level • This is an opportunity to own potentially commercial property in the Raglan town centre. Situated on 807sqm. Prior Auction offers considered.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNERS OF THE CHATEAU TONGARIRO HOTEL PROMOTION!!!

RODGER & VIRGINIA GALLAGHER WILL ENJOY 2 NIGHTS BED & BREAKFAST ACCOMMODATION AT THE CHATEAU

ID#RAG22645

Julie Hanna 027 441 8964 Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282

25A CLIFF ST

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SOUGHT-AFTER LOCATION

• 3 bedrooms

AUCTION 5.8.16 RAY WHITE OFFICE 6PM

DRAWN BY TERRY & BRIGID GREEN

• Amazing harbour views • 2 separate living areas • Short walk to town centre • Situated on 521m2 • Prior auction offers considered

796 TE MATA RD

ID#RAG22650

THIS TRULY APPEALS - BY NEGOTIATION

Julie Hanna 027 441 8964 Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282

12 VIOLET ST 3

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WELCOME HOME

• Character cottage

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NEW RURAL LISTING

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AUCTION 5.8.16 RAY WHITE OFFICE 6PM

• 3 Bedrooms • Single plus separate garage • Situated on 678m2 • Secluded and beautifully presented single-level 4 bedroom home situated on 9416m2 • A short stroll from popular Te Mata primary school.

• 2 living areas,2 bathrooms, separate laundry and various outdoor entertaining spaces to enjoy • Fully insulated with underfloor heating and 3 car garaging with generous loft storage • Delightful mature gardens and landscaped grounds, including an orchid glass-house • Approx 15 min drive to Raglan and 40 mins to Hamilton City

• Prior auction offers considered

ID#RAG22657

ID#RAG22649

Graham Rope 021 222 7427 Teresa Wilkinson 021 173 9945

Julie Hanna 027 441 8964 Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282

1 SEABREEZE WAY 4 NORTH FACING, BRAND NEW, A MUST TO VIEW!

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AUCTION 2.9.16 RAY WHITE OFFICE 6PM

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• This brand new family home has a gorgeous outlook of the Raglan Harbour • The upstairs living area is open plan and features a modern kitchen and large doors that open out onto a spacious • Thoughtfully built with glass balustrades to allow for uninterrupted views, providing the perfect place for entertaining • Beautifully proportioned, 3 bedrooms upstairs and a semi self contained living downstairs with own access • Situated on a 657m² section with landscaping underway

1 LANGLEY PLACE 3

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IDYLLIC RETREAT, BUSH SETTING $450,000

Julie Hanna 027 441 8964 Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282

Julie Hanna 027 441 8964 Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282

30th & 31st July

• 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

ID#RAG22531

OPEN HOMES

View Open Home Saturday 12pm Or By Appointment

Saturday 12pm – 1 Langley Place | Saturday 1pm – 25a Cliff St Saturday 2pm – 4 Bankart St | Sunday 12pm – 12 Violet St Sunday 1pm – 4 Upper Bow St

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