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23rd July 2015 - Issue #453

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34A GOVERNMENT RD

2 houses on 1 title Potential to achieve $600pw combined rental income

Open Homes Saturday 2pm - 9c East Street

Raglan Real Estate Ltd Licenced (REAA 2008)

AUCTION Fri 3 February 2012 - 6pm Ray White Office, 21 Bow St, Raglan SERENITY $445,000 rd

• Stop looking, relax, you’re home! Something special with character!

• 3 bedrooms, master with ensuite • Large open plan living, wooden floors • Good size garaging with internal access • Low maintenance grounds planted out with natives • Walking distance to town and the wharf

A MUST TO VIEW!

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Julie Hanna 027 441 8964 Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282 View open home Saturday 1pm 3 or by appointment

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Ray White Office, 21 Bow St Raglan ph: 07 825 8669.

NEW BEGINNINGS Solid brick 3 brm family home in rural setting Office & rumpus, single garage, internal access Plumbed shed (potential ancillary unit), well planted garden 3973m² fenced & ready for a new family Prior Auction offers considered.

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OPEN HOME Saturday 11am 297 Te Papatapu Road

TOP SHELF PROPERTY Fabulous family living / Easy care garden 3 dble brms + office, entertainers kitchen Sun drenched open plan living & decks Large paved entertainment area Double garaging with internal access Prior Auction offers considered

RAG#20923

OPEN HOME

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY • 2 Storey House In 2 Legal Flats

• 2 Brm Flat Upstairs / 3 Brm Flat Downstairs • Panoramic Harbour & Mountain Views • 2 Acre + Lifestyle Block – Prime Location • Single Garage & Storage Shed

TRUCK & VAN DELIVERIES OPEN HOME Prior Auction offers considered.

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Saturday 12pm 335 Wainui Road

Raglan Couriers STEP INTO THE MARKET

Stylishly redecorated this tidy little home has

need. With two bedrooms inside the

Departing allhouse youReturning/Arriving and an additional room outside you will enjoy the open plan living and fully fenced Relax on the lovely decking while Morning: 8.00am section.

11.00am enjoying the easy care section. opportunity for you to enter the fastAfternoon: 1.30pm Ideal 4.30pm growing market in Raglan!

Prior Auction offers considered.

OPEN HOME

Local Business Serving Raglan District Since 1996

Saturday 1pm 23a Violet Street

WOODEN IT BE NICE

This 3 bedroom weatherboard home has many great features: Double garaging 2 bedrooms with ensuite + family bathroom Native timber flooring Private off road location Just a walk to the beach, on the bus route.

Wonderful family home/ investment/ rental (Currently rented $300/wk) Prior Auction offers considered.

OPEN HOME

ID#RAG20963

Sunday 2pm - 69d Otonga Valley Rd

Saturday 1pm 10 Violet Street

WATER & MOUNTAIN

Located close to town & beach. This is a 2 bedroom immaculate home, fully lockable garage with power. Elevated and sunny, only minutes to the nearest beach & town centre. The house has polished timber flooring, is fully insulated, newly roofed, newly painted and has a newly decked spa pool area. The easy care, fully fenced section will make this home a pleasure to live in.

Prior Auction offers considered.

Sunday 1pm ID#RAG20968 19 Manukau Road

OPEN HOME

OCEAN RETREAT BUSH BABY

A slice of Raglan’s best real estate nestled into

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Saturday 1pm 6 Violet Street

SIZE IS NOT A PROBLEM

4 bedroom home with endless options Wonderful family home Modern new kitchen Large double garaging and workshop Large shade houses with irrigation throughout 1212m² of land Prior Auction offers considered.

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OPEN HOME Saturday 2pm 55 Government Road

MAKE ME YOUR OWN – I’M RATHER SPECIAL!!

Four double bedroom home on 625m² Two large living areas, 2 ½ bathrooms Fantastic designer kitchen, entertainer’s oven Large family area flows out to sunny deck or alfresco dining Glorious Mtn views, magnificent sunsets & a glimpse of the harbour.

Prior Auction offers considered.

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OPEN HOME Sunday 1pm 1 Seabreeze Way

TOO GOOD TO MISS! • 2 homes on 1 freehold title

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Right full rudder Captain: Zak Stanway-Thorpe at the helm of a double hulled waka using the ‘hoe urungi’ or traditional steering paddle to stay on course. Image thanks to Bennett Pomana

Ruapuke sunset surf ends in freak accident

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Having driven out from Hamilton after work with a friend on that Monday, the pair were almost ready to head in to shore when a larger wave hit and Cameron was picked up and dropped onto her surfboard.

Landing on top of her board, the glass fin embedded itself into Cameron’s upper thigh and snapped off the board. Left in the dark with a piercing pain in her leg, she managed to swim ashore where she realised “something wasn’t good.”

Fearing that she had cut an artery, Cameron put her medical knowledge into practice, quickly using her leg rope as a makeshift tourniquet to try and stop the blood.

Luckily the pair were aided by four tourists who helped them back to their car, at which point Cameron had started to go into shock. Remaining conscious they managed to get to an area of cellphone reception where they

Leah Cameron recoverying after her ordeal. called emergency services.

At this stage, more people had stopped on the side of the road to assist in putting pressure on the wound but Cameron was soon flown to Waikato Hospital by the Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter.

The fin that impaled Cameron’s flesh left an 18cm long laceration.

After spending three days in hospital Cameron is expected to make a full recovery and is looking forward to going for a surf again soon.

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Bike classic this weekend

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This Sunday (26th July) sees the return of Raglan’s own Karioi Classic bike race for the sixth time.

Over the years the Karioi Classic has become a popular winter event that takes place on mainly gravel roads around Raglan’s Mt Karioi.

More and more national cycling talent has been entering the race, like Commonwealth silver medallist Sam Gaze and single speed world champion Garth Weinberg.

The organisers have also been successful in turning the event into a busy and profitable weekend for local

businesses during winter.

Organisers Lisa and Dirk say that this year there is the option to enter the 43km or 57km race with either mtb, cyclo-x, single speed or retro road bikes.

The race will start at 9.30am (Classic XL) or 10am (Classic) by Raglan Fire Station in Wainui Road.

The challenging ride finishes at Raglan airfield and you need to be able to finish your chosen distance within 4 hours.

You can register online ($1.40 extra charge), or at Cyclery Raglan, 10 Bankart Street Raglan.

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Fingers crossed Ngarunui erosion threat will recede

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aglan surf lifesavers hope “that’s it now” through to summer and that they’ve seen the last of winter storms which have left the Ngarunui Beach patrol tower perched only metres from the edge of a 2½ metre cliff and prevented them launching their IRBs from the beach in an emergency.

Convener of lifesaving Keagan Gaakeuken told the Chronicle this week he did not think the tower – built about 2011 – was under threat as it had “very, very deep foundations” to allow for high seas and erosion.

And though there’d been no beach access for IRBs for a good month or so now, fortunately the club’s last callout was before the erosion. “We’ve not had to do any rescues for six or seven weeks,” he said.

As a precaution the club had organised a few IRB training sessions meantime around at Manu Bay, which was about a 4km drive away and added about 15 minutes to emergency response times.

Trust Waikato Raglan Surf Life Saving Club president Andrew Withers conceded it was possible the tower could come under threat as the erosion was extreme.

But he pointed out if the old tower was still in use “it would’ve been completely washed away”. The old tower had been sited further seaward from where the end of

a wooden fence now dangled high in the air.

“It’s lucky we built this new one,” he told the Chronicle.

The erosion has exposed a length of blue hose that some beach-goers are grabbing hold of to get down to or up off the beach, but Keagan confirmed it was just an overflow water pipe and not Vodafone’s internet line to Sydney.

“The internet cable is still buried below,” he said. “We thought we might’ve seen it when sand got pushed around there in the process of making some temporary steps, but we’re not sure.”

Keagan said the club was adopting a wait-and-see attitude before making a plan for the summer lifesaving season.

“If the [erosion] situation doesn’t improve we’ll have to figure out some solution for access.”

Waikato Regional Council senior hazards advisor Rick Liefting said it was up to the club, his council, the Waikato District Council and the community to work together on what to do next.

On the access question it was “a matter of what’s going to work now and into the future.

“We want to leave the beach as natural as we can, so is it appropriate to put down hard asphalt or is it better to have something that’s more flexible in the sand?”

It had to be aesthetically pleasing in terms of the environment, he added, so concrete was possibly not the answer.

District council service delivery general

manager Tim Harty said a community/ multi-agency approach was being taken.

“The regional council is leading and we are being guided by them at this point.”

Mr Liefting said there was evidence to suggest the beach had gone back to bedrock before, but exactly when was unknown.

“It’s the nature of the west coast that erosion comes and goes in cycles,” he explained, whether it be seasonal shifts or the presence of wind patterns like El Nino.

“It [the problem] is currently low beach volumes, he added, with both Port Waikato and Mokau now experiencing similar beach access problems due to erosion.

Port Waikato’s current situation is much more dire than Raglan’s. The district council has deemed the tower at Sunset Beach unsafe, even though it was opened only in 2008, and the structure is being moved at least 20 metres inland at a cost of about $50,000.

However the Raglan Club has been through even greater upheaval as a result of erosion in the recent past, opening a new clubhouse high over Ngarunui Beach in 2002 after its old club rooms at Ocean Beach looked in danger of succumbing to the sea. The old club rooms were demolished – needlessly as it turned out – and the site now forms part of the gravel parking area off the end of Riria Kereopa Memorial Drive.

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Raglan Arts Weekend 2016 call for new artists Raglan Arts Weekend 2016 will once again take place in Raglan over the Auckland Anniversary Weekend (Saturday 30 January - Monday 1 February), and local artists are now invited to register for the event.

Raglan Arts Weekend has been running every January since 2009 and has become a well-known annual fixture both within

Raglan and further afield. The 2015 event saw hundreds of arts lovers flocking to Raglan and artists who took part reported high attendance and good sales.

If you are a local artist and expect to have a large quantity of new work available

by January, there are two ways you can take part: 1. Exhibit from your studio, workshop or home

2. Exhibit from an inside booth at the Old School Arts Centre Register now to reserve your place by emailing info@raglanartscentre.co.nz or calling 07 825 0023.

Final date to register is Monday 17th August Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your talents to a wide and appreciative audience.

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Real estate agent scoops awards

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Innovative agent: Raglan LJ Hooker agent Kyle Leuthart has won several awards for his sales and use of technology.

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yle Leuthart is obviously very good at his job as a Raglan real estate agent, as attested by the industry awards he has been selected for from a pool of 700 agents nationwide.

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The LJ Hooker agent won the Best Business Growth award 2014-2015 for the most improved transaction increase of all LJ Hooker agents across the country, and made the Captain’s Club, which meant he brought in over $500,000 gross commission for the business.

Another LJ Hooker industry award he was very proud to receive was the Top Marketing and Innovation 2014-2015, recognising his innovative use of social media and aerial and walk-through filming technology in real estate.

“Social media is a hugely growing facet of real estate marketing and that, coupled with good property films, creates interest and a little bit of hype which hopefully in turn creates good sales and good results for everyone,” Kyle said.

Kyle used Facebook to promote his properties, saying it was the best interactive

platform for the business.

The five LJ Hooker agencies grouped together under the George Boyes brand – Raglan, Hamilton, Ngaruwahia, Huntly and Pokeno – also used an in-house photographer Ben Wilson to do their photography and filming.

“We’ve realised that agents aren’t photographers,” Kyle explained. “And that good marketing leads to good results.”

He also ranked eighth nationwide for LJ Hooker in 2014-2015 in terms of sales, rising up from 26th last year.

He was no stranger to such rankings – under the Century 21 agency, he ranked in the top 10 agents from 2008 to 2012 and twice was the number two Century 21 agent in the country.

“I love people. I love marketing and I love making people happy,” Kyle explained.

He also credited a good team for his success and the fact the Raglan property market was on the rise as well.

Kyle had meticulously mapped local property sales for the past five years and had found that sales in Raglan over the past five months had doubled the established

average, and returning to the highs of 20062008.

The current situation of having more buyers than good listings in Raglan had increased competition for properties and hence, had started to increase prices.

The Auckland property market was also having a direct impact on Raglan, with a lot of prospective buyers coming from the city, wanting to invest elsewhere.

The mapping of real estate trends means that Kyle knew when to take a well-earned break with his wife Tara and their three young boys – June or July – and achieve a life-work balance.

But even while on holiday he was never far from a phone, enjoying his work and the business that came from all over the world and referrals from happy customers.

Kyle might even win another award.

He had entered the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand awards for excellence in real estate in the multi-media category for a coastal property in Wainui Road he had sold last year, and would find out this week if he had another award to add to his pool.

Rachel Benn

Opinion: Second thoughts It is difficult to admit that I had recent thoughts about leaving Raglan and returning to Hamilton where I lived for many years after arriving in New Zealand in 1970.

My rational was that in my eighties I needed to be in closer contact with old friends and when emergencies occur. The apparent crises have already happened a few times although the prompt response of the ambulance service had me in Waikato Hospital very quickly. I was usually on the way back

to Raglan a few days later when my personal diagnosis of imminent death had been firmly refuted by unsympathetic steely eyed doctors.

My idea had been that I would live longer with good facilities and more old friends in Hamilton.

Now I have had a fresh look at the matter.

I’ve lived in Raglan for 14 years, the longest I’ve lived in any one area. And I feel at home here. I’m not a great joiner of social clubs but there is plenty of human contact in the light exercise group for the over 50’s, the book club run at the library {or thereabouts) by the ever

energetic Merren, as a monthly event, and just the social contacts that occur during shopping and ensuring that I have sufficient medication to counteract the ravages of time and not always healthy activities. West Coast Health is gold mine of friendly, though occasionally stern, advice. The nurses are good at doing patch up jobs, rather like panel beating, amongst many other skills.

So why would I want to move away while Raglan takes care of me like a warm coat? And why would I want to move away from the sea, my most enduring love? Ian McKissack.

Yot Club gets liquor licence with conditions T battle with the Waikato District he Yot Club has won its long-fought

Licensing Committee for an on-licence and while victorious in their outcome, some conditions will be imposed on the venue, currently owned and operated by local Andy Meek.

The protracted licensing proceedings stalled around noise issues and management practices, with noise complaints made about the bar and Waikato District Council (WDC) staff opposing the granting of the on-licence.

However, no member of the public opposed the application, and Andy received huge public support via social media for his business, which had brought more than 300 music acts to Raglan over a 15-month period.

The hearing spanned over six months and was adjourned and reconvened several times before the decision to grant the on-licence for the club was granted this month.

Some of the key conditions imposed by the council’s licensing committee included restrictions around the Yot Club’s popular Sunday Session’s event, implementing a noise management plan as well as enforcing an alcohol management plan with staff.

To address noise complaints, Andy agreed in March that he would shut down his outside sound system by 10pm every night, and by 1am inside the bar.

The committee also requested a Noise Management Plan to be submitted within the 12 months before the licence was renewed.

In January, Andy asked through Facebook for public support for his application.

“I am very proud of the work I have done here, trying to maintain Pete Coddington’s [the previous owner] immense legacy, as well as trying to add to it by opening through winter and upgrading the in-house sound system to try and make it more viable for bands/dj’s to come to Raglan,” he said on Facebook.

Andy received a flood of support from people, mostly locals, in response.

Andy could not be contacted prior to print for further comment.

The full decision can be read at: http:// www.waikatodistrict.govt.nz/Services/ Alcohol-licensing/DLC-Decisions.aspx Rachel Benn Vibolrith Hem was also successful this month in gaining an on-licence for Raglan’s Blacksands Café.

Dispensary’s antioxidant benefits ‘Prevention is better than cure’ can never be emphasised enough when it comes to cancer prevention and the use of antioxidants which neutralise free radicals.

Free radicals are highly reactive chemicals that have the potential to harm cells. Free radicals are formed naturally in the body and play an important role in many normal cellular processes. At high concentrations, however, they can be hazardous to the body and damage all major components of cells, including DNA, proteins, and cell membranes.

The damage to cells caused by free radicals, especially the damage to DNA, may play a role in the development of cancer and other health conditions.

To ensure adequate antioxidant status, it is important that your diet is rich in fruit and vegetables.

It is even more beneficial to supplement with antioxidants for added protection.

Selenium-New Zealand soils are known to be deficient in this mineral. Selenium is an essential component of antioxidant enzymes, eliminates heavy metals, protects blood vessels from oxidative damage and supports healthy thyroid function.

Vitamin D-may inhibit the development and

progression of a wide spectrum of cancers, in particular bone, thyroid, breast, prostate and colon.

Carotenoids –are yellow, orange, or red fatsoluble pigments that are found in plants e and some animal sources. Some carotenoids have target tissue protection, such as • Astazan- protects skin from the sun and supports exercise recovery • Zeaxanthin and lutein, help protect the eyes from damage • Lucuma is good for immunity • Vitamin E-protects cell membrane from damage and is found to be especially low in smokers.

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Kids learn first hand tree care

Recently we had student teacher, Marcus Hodgkinson at Raglan Childcare during his teaching practicum.

The children experienced tree pruning I’ve never really battled with the thought of “is God real?” Growing up in a Christian family and going to church regularly I experienced His presence from a young age, understanding of who God is, that He loves me and that He has a plan for my life. I’ve always been the happy girl, the ‘life of the party’ and a bit of a charger.

But this changed when I had a snow boarding accident resulting in a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). I went from a bubbly, outgoing girl and hardly a care in the world – to an emotional wreck who couldn’t handle noise, light, had constant headaches, chronic fatigue, depression and everything else that goes with a TBI. After a year of seeing very little improvement I began to wonder if I would ever get better and I felt a darkness over my life. I felt like I had lost part of who I was and had frequent thoughts of wanting to end my

life. Thankfully I didn’t. I questioned why God would let this happen to me, but the injury also caused me to seek Him more.

Consequently I grew closer with God and the verse in the Bible that says, “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you,” became more real to me.

I received prayer at church and in that moment I physically felt a darkness leave me, I wasn’t completely healed instantly but something from that time onwards changed.

I finally started to see some major improvements in my health and gradually over the following year was able to return back to a more ‘normal’ life. My relationship with God is a daily journey and I don’t have it all figured out, but I can honestly say I love God, I love this community and working with the youth of Raglan, I love being a part of my church and God is definitely real!

Sasha Kroon

first hand as they took part with Marcus, who brought in his chainsaw and woodsaws to let more winter sun into our playground.

We had a safety talk and wore our high-vis safety gear while the job was done. RC

GOD IS REAL! HERE’S MY STORY

If you have questions about God, or want to know more about this story, contact: Surfside Church Ps Roger Peart 825 5199, Union Church Ps Doug Stephenson 825 8276, Anglican Church Jan Mitchell 825 5122, Activate Church Ps Andrew Roughton 825 6563 This is a paid feature from combined churches in Raglan. The opinions and views expressed are those of the individuals and do not necessarily represent the views of the editors or publishers of the Chronicle

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Road upgrade a sticking point for Opotoru residents O say

potoru Road residents the Waikato District Council and the Raglan Land Company are trying to build a sub-standard access route to a proposed 500-block development on the Rangitahi Peninsula.

A hearing was last week reconvened in Raglan on the proposed Private Plan Change 12 to the council’s district plan, which, if approved, would rezone 97 hectares of coastal and rural land owned by Raglan Land Company (RLC) so up to 500 sections could be developed on the peninsula.

The RLC’s preferred access to the peninsula was through Opotoru Road, which it had proposed upgrading to a 7-metre wide, two-lane road with a footpath on one side to handle an estimated four-fold increase in traffic by 2021 and a ten-fold increase by 2041.

Opotoru Road residents opposing the access route said the proposed road was not up to the council’s district plan standard, and said there had been a lack of transparency and consultation throughout the process. They also questioned whether there was in fact demand for 500 further sections in Raglan.

The hearing began in August last year but was adjourned so the RLC

could further investigate designs options for Opotoru Road, as its preferred access route to the site, and to further consult with affected residents on how the road upgrade would affect them.

The RLC, which was fronted by local farmer and developer David Peacocke, also asked for condition changes and a three-year extension to its 2008 resource consent to build a new causeway bridge, set to expire next year.

RLC’s lawyer, Robert Makgill, in opening statements said during the adjournment period David had tried to engage with all Opotoru Road submitters and had made changes to the original road proposal to accommodate other submitters’ cultural and archaeological concerns.

He said submitters were given ample opportunity “to understand, and have input into, access and landscape issues related to the proposed upgrade” and that RLC experts had not compromised on safety, amenity or efficiency of access.

Six experts contracted by RLC talked about an amended road design, but did not produce actual plans at the hearing in front of independent commissioners Alan Watson and Phil Mitchell.

Many verbal submissions, both for and against, were made at the August

2014 hearing and a further 18 were made at last week’s reconvened hearing - mostly from affected residents.

Alan Vink, who did not live in Opotoru Road, told the hearing he thought the development would be good for Raglan in terms of growth and employment.

Those who opposed the proposal included Opotoru residents Professor John Oetzel and Bob MacLeod.

John said RLC’s proposed Opotoru Road access route was not the right option because of the adverse impacts it would cause for the 37 affected property owners in Opotoru and Goodare streets. If the private plan change was approved, residents should be financially compensated for the impact on amenity and property values.

“The process by which this plan change was administered has included a lack a transparency and consistency of information which has led to lack to trust and negative relationships,” John told the commissioners.

Bob said Opotoru Road access to the Rangitahi Peninsula should not proceed as it could not be built to the wider ‘collector road’ standard - as prescribed in the council’s district plan – which was more appropriate for a large residential development.

He said he gave the commissioners a copy of a confidential agreement signed in 2008 between council and

the RLC around the time the causeway bridge resource consent was approved, in which the parties agreed that Opotoru Road could be upgraded to a local road standard more appropriate for a farm or small development, but not a 500-section one.

“The agreement between WDC and the applicant [RLC] has resulted in a compromised analysis by the parties and minimization of the temporary, permanent and accumulative adverse effects on us as affected parties and ratepayers overall, Bob told the hearing.

At the time of the 2008 consent, Commissioner Cooney had recommended an 11-metre wide road

to allow cars and trucks working at the Rangitahi Peninsula site to pass safely and have a footpath, Bob told The Raglan Chronicle.

However, a wider road would require the council having to pay to buy a three-metre strip of residents’ property. The council had set aside $3.4 million for an Opotoru Road upgrade, but RLC had yet to indicate what it was putting into the upgrade.

The commissioners were expected to take up two months to release their decision. The RLC and the submitters had the right of appeal to the Environment Court within 20 days afterwards. Rachel Benn

Girls have space to be girls

Raglan iGirlz recently celebrated their prizegiving in style at a ceilidh in the Union Church Hall.

Locals Stan and Lyn Paxton had the crowd up and learning some traditional dances and a great time was had by all. The girls also presented their own dance that they had choreographed as part of their dancing badge.

Raglan iGirlz is a part of the national movement Iconz4Girlz, an offshoot of Girls Brigade NZ. They run a life development programme for girls along the lines of Guides or Scouts. Each term they earn badges and follow a “SPACI” programme that covers all aspects of life - Spiritual, Physical, Adventure, Community Service and Interest. So

far this year badges have included swimming, sports, jewellery, dance and Anzac.

IGirlz is a place where girls have the space to be girls, whatever that may mean to them.

There is the opportunity to enjoy those high activity pursuits so loved by boys as well as the chance to have a go at some of the stuff that requires great hand/eye co-ordination that girls are so often good at.

Raglan iGirlz meet weekly on Thursday nights at Activate Church in Raglan West and currently cater for girls in years 2-8.

There is also a boys equivalent, ICONZ, which runs on Tuesday nights.

For more information contact Robyn on 8255118.

Image thanks to Leanne Roughton

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Journey of self-discovery for Raglan boys

Voyage complete: The Poutama Tane crew at the bow of the double hulled waka ‘Hinemoana’ after two nights at sea. Image thanks to Bennett Pomana

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group of Raglan teenager spent part of the school holidays on a unique “coming of age” journey that promised adventure, spirituality, culture and introspection.

Touted as a five-day adventure for teenage boys, the Poutama Tāne aimed to mark the rite of passage from boyhood to manhood with a group of nine boys aged 13 to 17 years, with input from the significant men in their lives.

The idea came from Te Mauri

Tau’s Tiaki Coates, who was wondering how he could help his young nephews make this transition in life, with inspiration from Ruth Beaglehole’s non-violent parenting programme and Maori tikanga (customs and traditions).

The adventure started and

finished in Raglan and involved the boys sailing a waka, doing team-building exercises, learning new skills and looking at personal development, awareness and communication.

Tiaki said each boy brought a significant man in their lives who stayed with them for the first day of challenges and activities at the Kokiri Centre.

At dawn, the boys paddled up the Whaingaroa Harbour on what was a misty, icy cold morning, while the men stayed behind and each designed a bone carving that would be presented to their boy at the end of the five days.

“It was their journey and we [the men] were there to set them up and lay the foundations, then farewell them,” Tiaki said.

The boys then travelled with a few tuakana (older males) to Tauranga to embark on a twonight voyage on the waka around Motiti and Matakana islands in the tradition of the Maori ancestors.

Tiaki, who had a background in outdoor education, said the boys learnt a lot of practical skills and slept on the waka each night by themselves, so had to get used to living together in a confined space.

“I think it was very challenging for some of them. It was inspiring,” he said. “They got a sense of freedom on that waka.”

On the way home, the group took part in a ‘sweat lodge’, a Native American traditional sauna, which gave the boys a chance to reflect on who they were as boys and who they wanted to be as men.

The group was given a traditional welcome by their families when they returned to

Raglan, before preparing a hangi for about 70 whānau. The boys also shared their experiences, many of them quite funny, with the others.

“It was almost impossible to get a peek out of them [at the start] but on that last day they probably spoke for about an hour,” Tiaki said. “It was good to see the confidence that had grown in these young men.”

Te Mauri Tau, which received funding for the trip, was planning future Poutama Tāne, and were considering doing a “coming of age” trip for teenage girls as well.

“There’s definitely a vision for future one. The success of this one shows that people are really into this, Tiaki said. “And it was hugely fun.”

The boys’ journey was filmed

by Bennett Pomana, who may produce a mini-documentary about the experience, he said.

Mark Reynolds, who was with his 13-year-old son Lenny at the start and end of the Poutama Tāne, said he felt uncomfortable at first as he was not Māori and not very spiritual, but soon felt part of the group.

It was a very positive, beneficial experience for them both and said he felt humbled by how inclusive the group was and how caring they were towards each other.

Lenny, who thought the Poutama Tāne looked like a good way to spend the school holidays with some friends, said it was a “really cool”, unforgettable experience, with the sweat lodge being a highlight.

“It makes you realise yourself that you’re going the right way, or you’re not,” Lenny said of the trip.

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Local chef picks up ambassadorship Australia-based Brookfarm has announced Raglan based celebrity chef Jimmy Boswell as their first New Zealand ambassador.

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Nestled in the beautiful Byron Hinterland, Brookfarm specialises in gourmet macadamia products.

“Brookfarm is a familyrun business which cares about its people, its products and the environment in which we operate,” says Tina Kelly, Marketing Manager for Brookfarm.

“I am very excited about my appointment as a Brookfarm Chef Ambassador. I have been using their wonderful products for a few years now and I am looking forward to developing yummy recipes with the oils,” says Raglan-based Jimmy Boswell.

Chef Jimmy Boswell is a chef, cookbook author, TV Presenter, food writer and is well known around the world as a “Real Food” chef and the Gluten-Free Chef.

His first cookbook was released

by Penguin NZ in July, 2012, titled ‘The New Zealand GlutenFree Cookbook’. “My cooking

philosophy is all about using seasonal fresh ingredients which is a passion I hold close to my heart which is reflected in my cooking style and teaching, so teaming up with Brookfarm is the ideal match for me,” added Jimmy.

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     

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     

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       

      

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RAGLAN TO HAMILTON THREE TIMES DAILY

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

MAINTENANCE

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

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

P H R O B Nick & Kerin Hardie: 07 825 6886 / 027 425 6886 hardiehomes@xtra.co.nz

LAWNS/LANDSCAPING AND SUPPLIES

Contact Peter on 825-8486 or see him 8am-5pm at 2 Park Drive, Raglan

REFRIGERATION Talk to the Experts:

“I CAN DELIVER YOUR PARCELS ANYWHERE IN NEW ZEALAND WITH TRACK & TRACE!” ‘CHILLED SERVICE NOW AVAILABLE’

PH Pete: 0274 302 890

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

PLUMBING

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P: 021 127 5486 E: DRIPFREE@XTRA.CO.NZ

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NO JOB TOO SMALL LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED

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Public Notices

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Open Late Fri & Sat What’s On @ Rock-It checkout rockitraglan Facebook 248 Wainui Rd 825 8233

FUNDRAISING EVENT: GREASE LIGHTENING. Saturday 25th July. GREASE – dress up and sing along to all your favourite Grease Lightening Tunes.

Help Raglan’s own “Grease Lightening” Claudia MacDonald get to the 2015 Junior World Rowing Championships in Rio de Janeiro.

Saturday 25 July, 7pm-11pm at the Old School. Tickets $25 available from Jet Collective. Meal included, cash bar, grand auction. Prizes for best dressed.

R A G L A N MUSICIAN’S CLUB COMES OF AGE! 21-year birthday celebration, Orca Restaurant and Bar, 9pm Thursday the 30th of July.

An open mic night - the last Thursday night in July. Drink specials with nibbles provided. Musicians - to secure your 20 minute performance slot, send an email to: raglanmusos@ vodafone.co.nz or send us a text to 0274663194.

For Sale

For Sale WOODYARD: DIY Recycled timber and In My Good Books upcycled items @ Quality 2nd hand books Xtreme Zero Waste Open Thurs - Sun 078250017 from 10am C O M P L E T E 2 Wallis St HOUSE-LOAD Books wanted.

OF FURNITURE & APPLIANCES Nancybird Bags SALE* as owner going Tigerlily Swim SALE* overseas. All must Mens Knits SALE* be sold. Where: *NEW Yoga Mat just in!

Raglan Storage *NEW Brixton Hats Park, Nau Mai Rd. The Cornerstore & SH23, 5km from Raglan. When: Sun 26th July ’15, 10am FIREWOOD DRY 6x6 to 4pm.

load pine $125, mac $145, native $160, gum $160. Delivered.

Ph 0210771524.

FIREWOOD MANUKA DRY $120m3 delivered ph 027 3619022 or 0273626004.

DRY KANUKA FIREWOOD FOR SALE $140m3 thrown, delivered to Raglan area. Ph. 027 3790912

Garage Sale SATURDAY 25TH 65 GOVERNMENT RD, 10AM-12PM, all sorts of treasures.

THIS SAT. MORN 5 EARLS PLACE, from 12PM whiteware, spa.

THURS 23 @ YOT Free pool, music, surf, snow

JULY CLUB great skate, action.

SAT 25 JULY @ YOT CLUB The Brown Brothers on FRI 24 JULY @ YOT the decks. Free CLUB DJ’s Ras entry. Free pool.

Drulox Andyman

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Courses, classes & workshops MEDIC FIRST AID CLASSES WORKPLACE FIRST AID: ph Tanz 027 231 8805 or 825 7049.

Saturday 25th July at Raglan Town Hall Supper Room. Registration essential. Contact Daniel 021 831 382. Offered by F R E E the Auckland Sri INTRODUCTORY Chinmoy Centre.

MEDITATION W O R K S H O P Commercial To Let SELF STORAGE

Contact Ray & Sheryl Ker

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

RETAIL SHOP SPACE FOR LEASE Downtown CBD, Prime location, High foot traffic Ph 021-363465 INDUSTRIAL YARD FOR RENT. Could add building if required. Ph Bob, 021 825 869.

To Let 1 BDRM UNIT AVAILABLE 1/8/15, fully furnished with sea views, 5min walk to shops, $200pw + expenses. Ph 021 0235 4943 LONG TERM RENTAL 2-BDRMPrivate, sunny, overlooking harbour.

Central Location. Ph. 027 294 2199.

Wanted to Let

S I N G L E PROFESSIONAL looking for 2-3 bedroom house.

Preferably between Upper Wainui and Raglan West.

Ph 021 026 39622.

NEW ZEALAND COUPLE, returning home from the UK and looking to rent in Raglan from October onwards.

Anything considered.

References available.

Contact Gay and Ian Hubbard on gay_63hubbard@ yahoo.co.uk

Public Notices

funky reggae party, free entry, free pool.

Services Offered

C L E A N E R : R E L I A B L E , TRUSTWORTHY and thorough available for all types of cleaning work. Ph 020 400 178 07.

DOG GROOMING AVAILABLE all breeds, full groom & warm water hydrobath.

Ph Anna 825 5858 or 027 643 9555.

Public Notices

RUAPUKE MOTOR CAMP

• Peace and tranquility • Surfing, fishing, bush walks • Cabins, powered sites, tent sites PH 07 8256800

JOIN THE RAGLAN CLUB

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

K A U R O A S A L E YA R D S S O C I E T Y A special general meeting of the Kauroa Saleyards Society will be held in the Saleyards Pavilion on Thurs.

6 of August at 3PM. All interested farmer members are asked to attend. G. Carter, Secretary

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AGM NOTICE TE MATA SOCIAL CLUB INC. Tues.

22/9/2015, 7:30PM at Te Mata Club In Memoriam: Michael Gill: It is with sadness that Raglan Community Patrol says farewell to one of our founding members. Michael Gill was involved in setting up our Patrol as Raglan Night Owls with this wife Hilda and others almost 20 years ago.

Michael was also involved in setting up patrols across the Waikato Region and instrumental in assisting with setting up the National organisation known as Community Patrols New Zealand.

Michael passed away in the early hours of Saturday morning, 11 July. We wish to convey our condolences to this family at this sad time. Michael’s funeral took place at Waihi Beach R.S.A. Thursday 16 July.

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Phone (07) 825 0577 SPRING IS APPROACHING (YAY)

Get your garden beds ready for a sustainable spring and summer!

Add some LIFE to your soil *MUSHROOM COMPOST* ( LAST LOAD, SUPPLIER SHUT DOWN ) $40 a scoop or $11 a bag Daltons Organic Sheep Manure $18.50 PEA STRAW SALE -Great for adding Nitrogen and keeping weeds down! $10 slab or $180 for a big bale (approx 20 slabs) delivered to your place!* GARDEN MIX Soil - Good for starter, add whatever you like to it $26 scoop Yates BLOOD & BONE 8kg now available! $19 HAY BALES $15 each NEW plant stock arrived Carpet Roses $19, Pittosporums 1.5m $17, Plum Trees ( 5 varieties) $29 each Lemon Meyer $18.50 each Landscaping Easy Care Starter Plants (Grasses, Flaxes) $4 each!

Manuka Firewood still selling, make sure you have enough to get through $50 scoop, load your boot up if you like!

Pine off cuts for kindling $25 scoop

OPEN 6 DAYS DELIVERIES DAILY (07)8250577

Support Sayer’s and help put back into the community! $$ goes towards NYE Fireworks display

2015 – 2025 Long Term Plan On Tuesday 30th June 2015 Waikato District Council formally adopted its 2015 – 2025 Long Term Plan (LTP). With a strong focus on managing growth and future assets and a minimal general rate increase, a good outcome is expected in the long term for local communities.

The LTP, which sets out what the Council hopes to achieve for the Waikato District over the next ten years, outlines key projects and includes a 2.9% per cent general rate increase for the 2015 – 2016 financial year, with increases of 1 % and 3% expected over the next ten years.

Consistent with the Financial Strategy adopted as part of the 2012 LTP, some ratepayers will still receive significant targeted rate increases as Council continues to make reticulated water and wastewater services financially sustainable.

We received 865 submissions and heard 70 of them in person. We would like to thank everyone for their input, especially those who shared their views in person.

For further information or to view a copy of the Council’s Long Term Plan please visit our website http://www.waikatodistrict.govt.nz/10years or visit one of our Council offices or libraries.

G J Ion Chief Executive

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WEDS @ ORCA RESTAURANT Knitting Circle from 9.30am. All welcome B U D G E T ASSISTANCE @ Raglan Community House.

Phone 825 8142 for an appointment. Become a Budget Service client and be eligible for a Bargain Basement 50% off clothing voucher.

R A G L A N RAMBLERS WED 29 JUL: 9am from Wainui Rd carpark next to the fire station - beach walk.

KARIOI CLASSIC: Sunday 26 July 2015 $500 cash prize for King + Queen of the Mountain. 43km or 57km race. Event is open to mtb, cyclo-x, single speed and retro road bikes.

MAINLY MUSIC FOR PRESCHOOLERS Every Mon & Wed. 9:30AM @ Te Uku Church Hall $3 per family. All welcome.

Ph. Surfside 825 5199 for more details.

MON @ THE RAGLAN CLUB. 500 cards, 1pm.

Public Notices

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

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RAGLAN REAL ESTATE Open Homes Saturday 2pm - 9c East Street

Raglan Real Estate Ltd Licenced (REAA 2008)

AUCTION Fri 3 February 2012 - 6pm Ray White Office, 21 Bow St, Raglan rd

NEW BEGINNINGS

Sunday 2pm - 69d Otonga Valley Rd

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY

DUE TO A HIGH VOLUME OF SALES WE ARE LOOKING FOR NEW LISTINGS! PHONE THE TEAM FOR AN APPRAISAL ON YOUR HOUSE Solid brick 3 brm family home in rural setting

• 2 Storey House In 2 Legal Flats

Office & rumpus, single garage, internal access

• 2 Brm Flat Upstairs / 3 Brm Flat Downstairs • Panoramic Harbour & Mountain Views

Plumbed shed (potential ancillary unit), well planted garden

• 2 Acre + Lifestyle Block – Prime Location • Single Garage & Storage Shed

3973m² fenced & ready for a new family Prior Auction offers considered.

ID#RAG20938

Prior Auction offers considered.

OPEN

OPEN HOME Saturday 11am 297 Te Papatapu Road

ID#RAG20952

TOP SHELF PROPERTY

STEP INTO THE MARKET

Stylishly redecorated this tidy little home has all you need. With two bedrooms inside the house and an additional room outside you will enjoy the open plan living and fully fenced section. Relax on the lovely decking while enjoying the easy care section.

Ideal opportunity for you to enter the fastgrowing market in Raglan!

Prior Auction offers considered.

OPEN HOME

Fabulous family living / Easy care garden

21a Government Rd

3 dble brms + office, entertainers kitchen Sun drenched open plan living & decks Large paved entertainment area Double garaging with internal access

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ON TIRAG#20923

Prior Auction offers considered

786 Te Mata Rd

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ID#RAG20964

WOODEN IT BE NICE

This 3 bedroom weatherboard home has many great features: Double garaging 2 bedrooms with ensuite + family bathroom Native timber flooring Private off road location Just a walk to the beach, on the bus route.

Wonderful family home/ investment/ rental (Currently rented $300/wk) Prior Auction offers considered.

OPEN HOME Saturday 1pm 10 Violet Street

WATER & MOUNTAIN

Located close to town & beach. This is a 2 bedroom immaculate home, fully lockable garage with power. Elevated and sunny, only minutes to the nearest beach & town centre. The house has polished timber flooring, is fully insulated, newly roofed, newly painted and has a newly decked spa pool area. The easy care, fully fenced section will make this home a pleasure to live in.

Prior Auction offers considered.

Sunday 1pm ID#RAG20968 19 Manukau Road

OPEN HOME

OCEAN RETREAT BUSH BABY

A slice of Raglan’s best real estate nestled into native bush surrounds near Whale Bay. Master bedroom has its own private decking and huge views. 2nd room/ storage/ laundry/ studio.

Open plan living with cosy wood burner with wet back & sun drenched decking enjoying gorgeous ocean and bush views. Hide away, holiday ambiance.

Situated on 1258m².

Sunday 1pm

Saturday 1pm

Graham Rope 021 222 7427

HOME Graham OPEN Rope 021 222 7427 ID#RAG20933

150 Whaanga Road

Sunday 2pm 16 Stewart Street

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773 Te Mata Rd

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Board and batten rustic house plus a separate large barn with adjoining carport - ideal as a workshop/ studio.

The main house has one large bedroom which could be converted into two; plus one single bedroom/ office area. Huge potential for improvement.

7253m² section Established orchard and extensively planted.

Listen to the sound of the surf - Very close access to beach and surf, only minutes to Raglan town.

Prior Auction Offers considered.

Phone now for an appointment to view.

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• Californian Bungalow built in 1928 with Home and Income potential • Spacious living areas, polished matai timber flooring • Covered veranda overlooking landscaped gardens with a rural vista • Many powered workshop spaces, single garage and carport • Situated on 1410m2 in a vibrant country community, only ten minutes from Raglan

ID#RAG20984

Phone now for an appointment to view 448 Wainui Road

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HAPPILY EVER AFTER $599,000

RAGLAN RUSTIC REAL ESTATE

IN IST

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ID#RAG22318

ID#RAG22402

View open home Sat 12pm NA AUCTION THIS SATURDAY!!

TamaraF IAthique 021 804 701 LN OT or by appointment 5 o’clock Saturday 21st January, Ray White Office. Be There!!!

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5 Simon Rd

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• This family home is a lovely surprise as soon as you walk through the door • Recently renovated, a modern kitchen, new wood fire, heat pump, ensuite and bathroom • Heaps of storage in the loft area which is fully insulated with a heat transfer unit • Situated on 1057m2.

• Across the road is the added bonus of a tennis court and Te Mata school • The back garden is a surprise feature of the property with three fantastic sheds, plus workshop and vehicle pit for that home handyman use.

houses Income opportunity here Superbly located – sea views, easy walk to town and harbour Ideal accommodation investment – live in one, rent out the other!

Prior Auction offers considered.

OPEN HOME

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YOUR NEXT FAMILY HOME $395,000

6 Violet Street • Currently operating as a successful SIZE IS NOT A PROBLEM 4 bedroom home with endless options ‘bach-packer’ business Wonderful family home Modern new kitchen • The top level of the main house: Large double garaging and workshop Large shade houses with irrigation ‘Dragonfly Cottage’ is a smart, throughout 1212m² of land Prior Auction offers well-insulated, fully s/c 2 bedroom considered.

HOME ID#RAG20907 OPEN Saturday 2pm apartment 55 Government Road • The ‘Garden House’ on the lower MAKE ME YOUR OWN – I’M RATHER SPECIAL!!

Four double bedroom home on 625m² level is a 1 bedroom semi s/c Two large living areas, 2 ½ bathrooms Fantastic designer kitchen, entertainer’s oven Large family area flows out to sunny deck apartment or alfresco dining Glorious Mtn views, magnificent sunsets • Kokapu Lodge’ is a separate 2 room & a glimpse of the harbour.

Prior Auction offers considered. studio with kitchenette and bathroom OPEN HOME Sunday 1pm ID#RAG20886 1 Seabreeze Way • The options are many, the choice is TOO GOOD TO MISS! • 2 homes on 1 freehold title yours!

2 houses, 2 incomes – 2 two bedroom

Saturday 1pm 23a Violet Street

ID#RAG20965

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THE CHOICE IS YOURS

OPEN HOME

ID#RAG20963

HOME

Saturday 12pm 335 Wainui Road

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

View open home Sunday 11am or by appointment

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33 Uenuku Ave

IDRAG#22330 Tamara Athique 021 804 701 2

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CHARACTER & ABSOLUTE CHARM $350,000

• Don’t be slow to view this loved cottage • Native timber flooring is a wonderful attraction to the house • The north facing decking provides a private and sun drenched retreat • A wonderful home and so close to the beach, walk to town • Situated on 400m2

View open home Sat 2pm or by appointment

SHE’S A BIT OF A FIXER UPPER $315,000

• Requiring a bit of TLC to keep me lasting for the next 50+ years • There is real opportunity here for someone to gain an entry level to the area • Situated on a flat, freehold section (809m2 approx), the possibilities are endless with this standalone home on a full site

686 Te Papatapu Rd

• This renovator’s delight has all the hallmarks of a quality ‘do-up’ • A generous North facing section • Just a short walk to Lorenzen Bay • Turn your vision into reality as you tailor this home to suit your needs. Viewing essential to see the potential!

Julie Hanna 027 441 8964 Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282

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View open home Sat 12pm or by appointment

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5 Cambrae Rd

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RAGLAN’S BEST VALUE PROPERTY $470,000 • This home offers a tremendous opportunity for new owners to refashion it to suit their own needs • 4 hectares in native bush • School bus stops at the gate • If your family likes all the advantages that this coast and country community has to offer, this is the place to be, this property will bring your dreams to reality

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Richard Thomson 027 294 8625 richard.thomson@raywhite.com

ID#RAG22418 Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282 Julie Hanna 027 441 8964 3

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FAMILY LIVING / FAMILY SPACE $525,000 • This family home boasts room to move both inside and out • 2 bedrooms upstairs and 1 down plus extra downstairs lounge / rumpus or room to develop for extra accommodation • There is a bathroom upstairs and downstairs • The lounge, kitchen and decking take in wonderful views of Lorenzen Bay • The section has been designed for recreation with elevated, covered decking capturing wonderful water views

ID#RAG22419

ID#RAG22425

Julie Hanna 027 441 8964 Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282

OPEN HOMES

Saturday 12pm - 21a Government Rd

Saturday 1pm - 34a Government Rd

Sunday 11am - 773 Te Mata Rd

Saturday 12pm - 33 Uenuku Ave

Saturday 2pm - 5 Simon Rd

Sunday 1pm - 49b Wallis St

25th & 26th July

Saturday 1pm - 2 Lorenzen Bay Rd

Saturday 2pm - 7a East St

Sunday 2pm - 34 Norrie Ave

this weekend

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

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