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6th December 2019 - Issue #672

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Circus gets the okay to use school grounds T he circus is coming to town this summer after all.

Following a nervous few days’ wait, Circus Aotearoa’s Damian Gordon got confirmation first thing Tuesday morning that they can set up their Big Top and perform at the Raglan Area School grounds in the second week of January.

Earlier, the Waitetuna-based troupe had been denied the use of the Raglan rugby grounds – their usual local venue – because of damage to the fields by other touring circuses.

The Raglan performances will kick off a northern tour by Circus Aotearoa, which was established back in 2008 by Damian and his wife Irene.

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No Raglan Community Xmas Dinner this year O rganisers of the annual Community Xmas Dinner, held at the Town Hall over the past eight years, will be taking a break this year due to commitments to their own families as well as other Xmas events.

music and social gathering for the community is in the works for next year.

Our humble thanks and aroha for the generosity shown by many in the community whose donations of time, food money and selfless service has made this event possible for the past eight years.

Colin Chung and Dave Maybee

Apologies to all who enjoy and come to this great social and festive event each Christmas. An alternative

RAS Year 11 Social Action - Mental Health Awareness Week What the class did was split into two groups where they chose a dimension of Te Whare Tapa Wha to focus on. One of the groups decided on Taha Hinengaro. To appropriately address this dimension, the group chose to teach mindfulness to the younger students of the school, this being the Year 2s and 3s. The students were organised into small groups and participated in a range of mindfulness activities, working with the Year 11s.

The second group chose to promote healthy eating, with Taha Tinana. They decided to name this social action ‘Project Energise’, promoting it with small flyers that were handed out at school, as well as putting up healthy eating posters. The group also handed out free fruit and milk at lunchtimes during school, as well as delivering it to junior classrooms.

The class would like to give a special thank you to Satnam and Four Square for providing the fruit, as well as the following businesses, Raglan Surf Co, The Herbal Dispensary, Isobar and Pinnacle Health.

Finally, we would like to thank Dreamview Creamery for delivering four crates of free milk at short notice on the day of our social action.

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or the past month, the Year 11 Social Studies class has been targeting a large social issue, in hopes of making a change. Our social action was supporting Mental Health Week, and addressing the discrimination towards people dealing with mental health.

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Before this took place, the class spent the month planning for their social action, until it was executed over the span of a week, from the 23rd to the 29th of September. This was done in and during school. Our theme for Mental Health Awareness Week focused on the four dimensions of Te Whare Tapa Wha, being Taha Tinana (physical well being), Taha Hinengaro (mental/emotional well being), Taha wairua (spiritual well being) and Taha whanau (family/social well being). A human needs a balance of these four dimensions in order to have good health.

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Funded by the Parliamentary Service and authorised by Barbara Kuriger MP, Parliament Buildings, Wellington.

Peter has experienced first-hand the Hamilton and sometimes up to an hour and ccidents and emergencies in service in action after a person with diabetes a half away. rural areas can mean help is collapsed where he was volunteering; This is where PRIME kicks in, Raglan often hours away.

Thanks to funding by the Raglan Community Charitable Trust, Raglan’s PRIME (Primary Response in Medical Emergencies) has had a boost to the service that provides specialised, on-call backup to the local emergency services.

Two doctors and two nurses new to the service have undertaken specialist training on rural emergency response training and the Raglan PRIME service now has a dedicated vehicle, equipped and ready to attend medical emergencies.

Raglan Community Charitable Trust chair Peter Storey says the trust is committed to providing funding that benefits the health and well-being of the people of Raglan.

“Supporting PRIME was an opportunity for us to fund a community project that will benefit a lot of people in our area.”

PRIME was called into action and Raglan Medical Centre’s Dr Mike Loten was sent to the incident.

Servicing Whaingaroa, PRIME now has four registered nurses and four doctors, who work at the Raglan Medical Centre, and another local intensive care nurse who works at Waikato Hospital.

Mike says the funding has come at a time when the service was experiencing a bit of a lull, and the additional staff and vehicle means they are able to provide a more extensive service.

“The funding has made an enormous difference to the morale of the PRIME team who feel very supported and invigorated.”

As with most rural communities, Raglan St John only has one full time paid staffer and volunteer crew as back-up. This can mean the only ambulance on-call is in

Medical Centre and other PRIME-trained staff operate an on-call roster to support the ambulance with a speedy response to seriously ill or injured patients.

Staff carry a pager, PRIME response kit and other relevant safety equipment and will respond to emergency calls sent by St John.

When minutes matter in a medical emergency, Peter says PRIME will make a huge difference, not only in life and death situations but also in the recovery of the patient.

Janine Jackson Local medical professionals with emergency skills can join PRIME – training will continue to be fully funded by the Raglan Community Charitable Trust. Contact Dr Mike Loten at Mike@ raglanmedical.co.nz.

Acknowledgement It is with great sadness that the Raglan Chronicle acknowledges the car accident that occurred shortly before 2am Sunday on SH23 near Te Mata involving three young local men. The 21-year-old driver was fatally injured and two passengers are at Waikato Hopsital in critical conditions. Our deepest condolences go out to family and friends of those involved and the wider community during these difficult times.

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Animal Health Column For Raglan People + their Pets

Animal Health Column Dental For Raglandisease People + their Pets

Raglan girls are nuts about their small business

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hristmas in the Park is just over a week away, so make a note in your calendar. This biennial

event is running on December 15 at Papahua Domain, starting at 5pm.

Nasty temptations

Bring your friends and family along for a free

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evening of festive entertainment, with chart-topping musician Stan Walker hitting the stage as our headline act. There’ll be face painting and carnival rides for the kids, and sing-along Christmas carols.

Pack your picnic, rugs and cushions so you can sit back, relax and enjoy a community-focused start

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to the Christmas season.

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ith Christmas time and the holiday period fast approaching, families and friends like to come together, which of course

Xylitol; a common ingredient in ‘sugarless’ treats, peanut butter and gum. Causes your animals blood glucose levels to plummet, leading means lots of tasty food and treats. to seizures, coma, permanent liver ats & dogs survived for jaw. Many breeds now have a very damage or death. wild becoming without small jaw, and some also have a Asdecades our in petsthe are Corn cobs; cause significantly short these snout, can causing any human intervention, so more and more integrated into our blockages in the small intestine that means we bedon’t families, it can very need easy toto teeth to be crowded in the mouth. This creates issues with to teeth being out of surgery remove. consider their needs dental health, requiring forget that their are different alignment or too close together, and right? WRONG! Uncooked yeast dough; even than ours, especially when it comes some teeth are unable to grow good a small amount can rise and cause In the wild, a simple case of strong to food.

Each it’syear, particularly roots into the jaw. in your dog’s stomach or natural selection; old, we sick,see injured or a rupture Because of the crowded teeth around Christmas many debilitated animals will not survive. intestines. Yeast produces ethanol pets that have consumed foods that and lack of space, food material, If not in good health, and otherwise bacteria, and evenandsmall cantartar cause later amounts plaque and can resultto inperform a varietynormal of problems. unable daily will build Signs up on to thewatch teeth. out Onceforthisare toxicity.

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Christmas in the Park 2019, Papahua Domain, Sunday, December 15 from 5pm.

Christmas gifts galore

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aglan's annual Spirit of Christmas exhibition kicked off at the Old School Arts Centre last weekend with gifts galore up for grabs, priced from $5 to $500.

The show runs for a fortnight and is open daily from 10am to 4pm. It includes a whole range of festive artworks -- from pottery and paintings to fabric art and flax weaving -- donated by local artists to raise funds for completion of the new building which now stands proud behind the old school in Stewart St. Image: Artist and arts centre committee member Justine Davies shows off a selection of festive artworks at the old school.

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Outdoor Bowls update Peanut Butter girls, Enfys, left, and Alaia, launched their business at the Old School creative markets during May.

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nfys and Alaia Hewitt are the creators of Raglan’s very first peanut butter

Matt enlisted a technically-savvy friend and some number eight wire mentality to design an enterprise successfully launched at May’s agitator to help the peanut butter settle in the jar.

The pair adapted an orbital sander which reduced Raglan Creative Market. the time it took to seven seconds.

The girls - Enfys, 10 and Alaia, 8 - are nuts Both girls say the agitator is one of the jobs they about their product and say the best part of the love the most in the whole peanut butter process. business is sharing their PB23 journey with local Matt has helped the girls in the various ventures peanut butter lovers. they have undertaken and with every little setback “I like selling at the market and speaking about they have not lost their desire to run their own business. what we make to people,” Alaia says.

“They’ve tried woodworking, making bangles With their dad Mett Hewitt mentoring them, the girls are about to sell their second batch of smooth and other things but as soon as we have to make and crunchy peanut butter at this Sunday’s Creative a large quantity the quality wasn’t so good,” Matt says.

Market at the Raglan Old School Arts Centre.

With the PB23 peanut butter the sisters can “I’ve wanted the girls to have a little hisalways is one of our First Championships for the Some light food was enjoyed afterwards thanks guarantee they useMills nothing percent peanuts Bowling calendar year.

A field of 16 players to Michelle for but her100 generosity in providing business. Something they could use to fund their and the is the same in every jar. has started and were involved which meant Four teams of Four this.quality Remember Twilight Bowls uniplayers studies,” Matt says. contested this event. this girls is such enjoyed event their by thepeanut community The area well big fans of using The peanut butter journey hasn’t always been butter come down and enjoy the hospitality. in cooking and have created fudge, cookies, Competition was fierce from the start and with Our roll ups are held on Wednesdays and smooth jobsthe were very labour reallyand hot some weather challenges wereintensive. mounting updog treats and bird feeders with PB23.

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Two thriving ethical food start-ups spread wings

Raglan Community Board Update 2019 A monthly column that covers key issues and happenings from the monthly Raglan Community Board meetings.

Tracey -- with a pack of 'Grandad's Beef' in hand -- showing off the local produce at her farm shop.

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wo fledgling ethical food ventures in the Te Uku district have taken flight – one setting up a village farm shop over the divvy, the other moving to greener pastures of its own.

The farming family behind the ‘Grandad’s Beef’ brand of free-range meat opened their innovative Gate to Plate Farm Shop at Whatawhata village about six weeks ago now, while the couple who set up Soul Food Farm on leased land at Okete have bought and transferred to a high-profile property bordering SH23.

“People are just lapping it up,” Tracey Bayliss told the Chronicle of the produce in her tiny farm shop amid a series of newish outlets at the Whatawhata crossroads, a site which not only attracts customers from either side of the Raglan deviation but also gets a constant flow of north-south through traffic.

The raison d’etre of Tracey’s shop may be the meat from her father’s Ohautira Rd farm – a range launched online three years ago – but she also stocks all manner of other ethically produced goodies from the Waikato, including those from Raglan entrepreneurs who’ve embraced the idea of a farmers’ market.

There’s the likes of Dreamview Farm’s milk and eggs, Salsa Brava chimichurri, PB23 peanut and almond butter, Raglan chocolate, Raglan Roast and the new Morning Glory coffee, and honey from both Raglan Apiaries and Hunt & Gather.

Tracey – who’s still based in Te Uku where she grew up – is delighted at the “really good” response and custom since opening the rustic two-by-four metre cabin from Wednesdays to Sundays each week. She’s surprised too at the support from Hamilton.

“Customers appreciate being able to buy fresh food in just one place (outside of a supermarket),” she says. They like to know where the produce comes from and how it’s made or grown.

It’s a win-win situation, Tracey adds. She sells on behalf of her suppliers, who get to pocket a healthy return without it impacting on the consumer. That’s because “there’s no-one in the middle putting on massive margins”.

The shop charges a 15 per cent flat rate for overheads, which she says is half the average most stores place on products.

Tracey’s delighted with the “cool” little community of producers who’ve come on board, all supporting each other a bit like a co-op. “That’s what’s important to me,” she insists. “I’m not out to get rich.”

Meantime, for a couple whose market garden only got going last year, it’s full-steam ahead as they transition Soul Food Farm from land leased off a farmer in Okete Rd to their own “perfect” flat property alongside the Raglan-Hamilton highway.

The only hitch for Kylie and Eddie Robinson is that getting commercial drillers on site to bore for and finally find water ended up costing nearly $30,000. They “felt a bit funny about it” but have ended up crowdfunding for a little help along the way from their supporters and local businesses, including ‘Freedom2Fly’ in Raglan which will stage a festive family fundraiser before Christmas.

They say they’d like to supply the Gate to Plate Farm Shop with their own “earth to table” vegetables and herbs, but are already at capacity fulfilling orders within the local community and beyond. “We will wait now till we’ve expanded,” Kylie told the Chronicle.

The enterprising couple, who have two young children, admit they took a gamble with their venture but were soon supplying first Raglan’s Herbal Dispensary, then The Shack and Wallis Bistro about this time last year. They now also supply The Wharf Kitchen and Bar, Orca Eatery & Bar and ULO’s Kitchen.

Both Speight’s Ale House and The Kirk Cafe in Hamilton also take their produce.

“And we’ve started doing veggie boxes for some clients,” says Kylie, who’s convinced many Raglan locals do want to buy fresh organic produce and are mindful of where it comes from Edith Symes Go to https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/weneed-your-help-to-move-soul-food-farm for Kylie and Eddie’s crowdfunding page.

The Soul Food Farm family on site with their new bore.

The new community board members from left, Tony Oosten, Gabrielle Parson, Lisa Thomson, Satnam Bains, Chris Rayner, Dennis Amoore and Bob Macleod.

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he new Raglan Community Board was officially sworn in on Wednesday, 13 November. We are very lucky to have a mix of people, half of whom were members from the previous triennium and new faces, who all add to the depth of skills, passion and energy of the Board. The RCB members are; Gabrielle Parson (Board Chair), Bob MacLeod (Deputy Chair), Dennis Amoore, Chris Rayner, Lisa Thomson, Tony Oosten and Satnam Bains.

The purpose of a community board is to: • represent and act as an advocate for the interests of the community; • consider and report on any matter referred to it by their council, and any issues of interest to the community board; • make an annual submission to their council on expenditure; • maintain an overview of services provided by their council within the community; and • communicate with community organisations and special interest groups in the community, and undertake any other responsibilities delegated by their council.

• carry out functions and exercise those powers delegated to them by their council.

A first task for the new RCB is to do some internal team building and planning, this will be taking place in December.

This is an exciting opportunity for the Board to do strategic thinking and of course get to know each other better.

Some keys things we will be looking at are: • RCB Engagement Plan • RCB member roles/appointments/ portfolios

• Create an RCB Dashboard of what’s happening in our community • Raglan Naturally implementation • Raglan Wastewater discharge consent renewal • Raglan/Council Blueprinting Long Term Plan We will be reporting back to the community after our internal team building/planning workshop.

The RCB will be regularly updating the community via our Raglan Community Board Facebook page, The Raglan Chronicle, on Raglan Radio and at community events.

Out now for consultation ‘Draft Growth & Economic Development Strategy – Waikato 2020’ this is about Waikato District Council’s commitment to growth and economic prosperity in the District. Submissions are open until 17th January 2020.

The next RCB Discretionary Funding round opens on Friday 6th of December and closes on Friday 7th February 2020, for more information contact our local council office here in Raglan.

The Board will meet regularly throughout the year; officially there will be Community Board meetings every six weeks, on Wednesdays, 1:30pm. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, 19 February 2020, with the remainder of meetings in 2020 to be held on the following dates: • 1 April 2020 • 13 May 2020 • 24 June 2020 • 5 August 2020 • 16 September 2020 • 28 October 2020 • 9 December 2020 The RCB will host community workshops and discussion opportunities in the months that meetings are not scheduled.

Everyone is welcome!

See you at our next board meeting.

Lisa Thomson Raglan Ward Councillor Phone: 07 825 8451 Email: lisa.thomson@waidc.govt.nz Mobile: 021 179 8256

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Raglan Theatre Academy’s Narnia an end-of-year hit

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he story of four children who tumble out of a wardrobe into a fantastical world is stunningly retold in the Raglan Theatre Academy’s rendition of Narnia.

Sent to the country to escape the Nazi bombings of London during WWII, siblings Lucy (Luna Petzold de la Cruz), Edmund (Josh Alexander), Susan (Summer Maybee-Waitere) and Peter (Connor Marquand) unwittingly enter the wardrobe in the home of an aging professor.

The set (constructed by Pete Van Weerden) make this all possible with huge wardrobe doors appearing and first Lucy, and eventually the other three, stumble into the snowy world of Narnia.

Lucy meets Tumnus the faun (Iemaja Hassell), at the lamp-post and follows him home for tea.

Despite knowing that the White Witch will find out about the ‘daughter of Eve’ and is likely to punish him severely, Tumnus disobeys her orders, realising he can't bring himself to give Lucy up to the witch.

Luna is delightful as the spirited Lucy and Iemaja’s portrayal of Tumnus as the confused and frightened faun steals the show.

Josh has a knack for tapping into Edmund’s spoiled nature, and Summer and Connor are suitably serious as the responsible older siblings.

When the four are finally all together in Narnia there are more fantastical creatures to meet – including Mr. Beaver (Griffin Pohutukawka), and his wife Mrs. Beaver (Cassidy Hanna) who are fabulously friendly and helpful, the fox (Annie Fisher) who injects a bit of humour and many more enchanted Narnian creatures.

The siblings learn of the dangerous White Witch, who fears the children are the ‘chosen ones’ sent to defeat her.

Betrayed by the brattish Edmund chasing the promise of sweets, the witch sends her servants to hunt the remaining three children down.

Lucy, Susan and Peter turn to the great lion Aslan - played majestically by Leila-Rose Skeates - and their new Narnian friends, which include talking animals, dryads and fauns, among other fantasy creatures to stop the witch.

Chased by the White Witch's secret police captain Maugrim (Isabeau Conjearts who also plays the professor’s housekeeper) and his cronies, in a truly frightening performance that sent shivers through the audience. Peter defeats Maugrim who is brought back to face the White Witch and all hell is unleashed as the witch seeks to destroy the children and Aslan.

The ensuing battle scenes and execution of Alsan adds a real element of heightened anticipation and fear. The creatures in the battle sequences are genuinely creepy.

Designed by Maddie Alexander, the costuming is stunning - from the accurate 1940s clothing of the children, Tumnus’s dapper outfit with faun legs and headpiece, to the regal and cruel White Witch (Sashka Highway) and the charming outfit worn by humorous Mr Fox (Annie Fisher).

The choreography (by director Ruth Hare) is enchanting; the entrance of the White Witch in a carriage drawn by ‘reindeer’ is spellbinding with the addition of Jaime Witters singing You put a Spell on Me which showcases her impressive vocal range. Father Christmas being ushered in by his elves to Bjork’s It's Oh So Quiet is a crowd favourite.

All-in-all the entire cast put on a spectacular performance, bringing drama, humour, musicality and dance to Raglan with this retelling of the much-loved The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.

Janine Jackson

Lucy played by Luna Petzold de la Cruz Image: Amy Hanna

RURAL | LIFESTYLE | RESIDENTIAL

NEW LISTING

RAGLAN

16B Uenuku Avenue

First Home or Holiday Bach - You Choose!!

Are you seeking a weekend getaway, investment or first home? This cute and colourful home has good bones and is ready to go. Ideally located, only a stones throw from all the action in Raglan, yet private enough to enjoy the low maintenance and sun soaked back yard. After your surf, throw the wetsuits and surfboards outside and be greeted by a large open plan living and kitchen area.

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Jono Hutson M 021 488 766 E jono.hutson@pggwrightson.co.nz

pggwre.co.nz/HAM30811

RAGLAN 28B Point Street Peaceful Hideaway This unique one bedroom home is tucked away at the bottom of a quiet cul-de-sac, only metres from the picturesque Kaitoke walking track.

Open plan living, sought after location, double carport, mature fruit trees and native plantings, peace and privacy - all only a few minutes walk from the centre of town. Set on a flat, freehold, 1411sqm section, with the possibility to subdivide, there is plenty of future potential here too!

Be quick to view! This home will be in high demand.

(LIM available). pggwre.co.nz/HAM31620 PGG Wrightson Real Estate Limited, licensed under REAA 2008

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GST Inclusive (Unless Sold Prior) Closes 3.00pm, Monday 16 December PGGWRE, 11 Vialou St, Hamilton

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Jono Hutson M 021 488 766 E jono.hutson@pggwrightson.co.nz

RAGLAN

16 Cornwall Road

Views to Envy • • • •

1.54 hec / 99 sqm, two titles Expansive ocean and harbour views Three generous sized bedrooms, new bathroom Implement shed, bore water, mature fruit trees

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Narnia images thanks to Leanne Roughton

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Contact Michelle O’Byrne - 021 969 878 Stephen O’Byrne - 021 969 848

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Views to Live for!

Deadline 18.12.19 12pm, unless sold prior

New Listing

50 Fabulous Acres!

15 Rose Street offers one of the most elevated sites in Raglan & certainly has the views to prove it! Simply breathtaking scenery surrounds you; this is a property where you can definitely throw away the television!

This gorgeous Bach oozes character & charm, featuring a spacious, sun soaked deck, 3 bedrooms, stylishly renovated bathroom & a rumpus room. Well maintained with recent upgrades including partial double glazing, recladding & a new roof. Situated on a generous quarter acre site (1013m²) this really is the quintessential kiwi dream. Located in a very desirable street with the Raglan Wharf & its iconic shops just a stroll away.

For Sale Price By Neg + GST if any

Contact Stephen O’Byrne - 021 969 848 Michelle O’Byrne - 021 969 878

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Properties of this size & good quality contour are a rare find. This exceptional farmlet is picturesque & includes highly fertile grazing land subdivided into 11 paddocks. Improvements include a 2004 built 3 bdrm home + dble gge, cattle yards & large haybarn, currently set up for calf rearing. Multiple other house sites offer an option to build your dream home. Mostly mowable you will be able to cut your own hay or silage.

This fantastic property will appeal to a range of buyers from those looking for a dairy run off to an equestrian wanting to expand. Conveniently located approx 25 minutes from central Hamilton, Te Awamutu & Raglan.

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Open Home 106c Greenslade Road Raglan This stylish five-bedroom home is north-facing, elevated and captures all day sun. The house is carefully configured to give everyone their own space inside and out, providing relaxed family living. A new, well-appointed kitchen complete with granite benchtop is just a reflection of the quality of the house throughout. The lounge opens with ease through the stacker bifolds to the north-facing deck and expansive grass area. The master bedroom with ensuite enjoys its own private, sheltered decking. The tiled kitchen and dining area is bright, light and airy while enjoying the luxury of underfloor heating. Quality fixtures and fittings, floorings and soft furnishings just add to the quality and appeal of the house. Burglar alarm and electric opening gates provide the comfort of security. The landscaping is lush and provides a magical, tropical ambiance. A large spacious double garage with internal access is always a plus. Situated on 1315 sqm. A quick drive to Raglan town centre! You have it all here.

rwraglan.co.nz/RAG23158

Raglan Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)

Auction 12:00pm, Saturday 14 December On Site (unless sold prior) View Saturday & Sunday 2:00pm

Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282

Julie Hanna 027 441 8964

Open Home 8 Totara Grove Waitetuna A tree-lined drive welcomes you to this private oasis set on 8638 sqm. This north-facing home is immaculately presented and nestled amongst lush planting and mature trees. The house offers 5 bedrooms - the master has an ensuite and opens on to the fenced swimming pool area. The kitchen is modern and looks out to the swimming pool.

Open plan living and dining with a family nook and separate lounge area make this an ideal family home. A double garage provides internal access. The land currently grazes five sheep and there is a beautiful lily pond to enjoy. The property borders the reserve to the Waitetuna Stream. An ideal location, only 15 minutes to Raglan and approx. 20 minutes to Hamilton.

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Raglan Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)

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Auction 12:00pm, Sunday 15 December On Site (unless sold prior) View Saturday & Sunday 12:00pm

Julie Hanna 027 441 8964 Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282

Open Home 65 Waitetuna Valley Road Raglan Designed for a retreat-like, relaxed, country lifestyle. Wellappointed 4 bedroom family home set on a lush 7841sqm site.

The grounds are park-like and planted to showcase all seasons and attracting great birdlife. The song of the tui plays most of the day. A chicken house, tack shed for the pony, jungle gym for the kids and a large 13.5m x 9m 3-bay workshop for Mum and Dad make this rural retreat hard to better. The main house offers a combination of rustic and contemporary features. A stylish, modern kitchen and sunroom completes the highly polished presentation of this unique property. Be impressed by the sleep out, perfect for extended family. Explore the potential to further develop.

Price Reduced For Sale

Price By Negotiation Vendor will consider all offers

View Sunday 12:00pm

Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282 Julie Hanna 027 441 8964

rwraglan.co.nz/RAG23159 Raglan Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)

Open Home 141 Wallis Street Raglan This is a waterfront opportunity not to be missed. Enjoy the stunning, tranquil water views. Tucked away in a private corner, the property incorporates a main dwelling and a self-contained unit. The main house has four bedrooms - two upstairs and two downstairs (which is fully self-contained) - plus a double garage with internal access. The self-contained unit is a bonus providing idyllic accommodation for family and friends or income potential.

Bring the boat and the kids. Only 10 minutes to Raglan town centre or just a quick boat ride to the Raglan wharf. Situated on 1265 square metres. Call Julie or Blair to view today! rwraglan.co.nz/RAG23165 Raglan Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)

45A Wallis Street Raglan You will love the retro features of this north-facing home situated in the very popular Wallis Street. Delightful polished floors welcome you and flow through to two double bedrooms - the master with water views. Make the most of the near-new sleep out at the rear of the house also with water views and access to its own bathroom and courtyard. Explore the option of a possible Book-a-Bach OPPORTUNITY here. A car port to store the boat and a single garage to lock up your toys are what you will need being so close to the wharf. An appealing property and just a walk to town, cafes and shops and across the road for swimming and kayaking. Make an appointment to view today!!

For Sale

$675,000

View Saturday 12:00pm

Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282

Julie Hanna 027 441 8964

rwraglan.co.nz/RAG23153 Raglan Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)

New Listing For Sale

Price By Negotiation

View Sunday 1:00pm

Julie Hanna 027 441 8964 Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282

33 Urlich Avenue Hamilton 33 Urlich Avenue is a fantastic first home, boasting three double bedrooms and a spacious living area set on 690sqm. Recently refurbished, you will be amazed by the stunning Matai flooring.

A covered deck at the front of the property is sun soaked for your morning coffee. Fully fenced, this home is perfect for animal lovers. The private backyard is filled with established fruit trees, garden beds and even comes complete with your very own pond.

Drive around the home to reveal ample off-street parking and a large three-berth carport which has been transformed into the ultimate home bar. A west-facing conservatory completes the picture, offering a sheltered spot to catch the sunset. rwraglan.co.nz/RAG23172 Raglan Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)

Set Date of Sale

Saturday 21 December (unless sold prior)

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Sean Mills 027 526 4699

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Raglan Area School introduced to Te Atai o Rongo

Farewell to Whaea Celia

Whaea Celia and Boss teaching in D1

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haea Celia, our cherished taonga and junior school jewel, is retiring from the teaching profession at the end of 2019 after teaching at Raglan Area School for 25 years. Though we wish her well in the next phase of her journey, she will be sorely missed by students, staff, and whānau alike. Thank you, Whaea Celia, for your incredible energy, mana, and passion for learning. Read about Whaea Celia through the eyes of our Year 2/3 students.

Whaea Celia loves helping children. She is very kind, teaching children the alphabet, writing, and swimming. I like Whaea Celia. She made a good decision becoming a teacher for Raglan Area School.

Whaea Celia has taught hundreds of children in Raglan. I hope you have a great retirement. - Patrick Scott Whaea Celia taught me very well.

She taught me Maths. Whaea Celia taught me how to add on numbers like 8+5. I used to use counters to help me add in her class, but now I can add in

my head. Thank you, Whaea Celia, for teaching me. - Beatrix Dodd-Parr Whaea Celia taught my brothers and me. She knows hundreds of people in Raglan. Whaea Celia is liked by lots of children. Whaea Celia has a long, grey hair with blue eyes. She has a plait in her hair most of the time, or a bun. Thank you for teaching me and my brothers. Have a great holiday. I will miss you. Have a great rest of the time at school. You are very special to me. - Inés Wrigley-Gignoux Whaea Celia smells like a beautiful rose petal. She is the prettiest of all the other women. She makes me feel happy. Whaea Celia said, “The more you learn, the more you want to write,” and that really helped me to be happy and a writer. Whaea Celia taught me how to do Maths and play Maths games. I remember playing Snakes and Ladders to help me learn to count. We played Bingo, too. I wish you could stay here at our school forever. Thank you Whaea Celia. Nyah-Rose Rangiawha Dear Whaea Celia, You have been a nice teacher. Thank you for being a tremendous learner so we can learn

Intertidal Explorations

Joseph Ponga exploring what lives in the intertidal zone.

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ecently, the Year 1 students headed down the tidal pools adjacent to the jetty to discover what lives in the intertidal zone. Here is

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D1 and D2 walking on the mudflats.

what some of them had to say about the experience.

When we went to the beach my dad came with us. We saw a big crab and it was grey. I liked it. We walked

Whaea Celia and André Ngāpō

it, too. Now that you are retiring, it is a dreadful thing. At least I can remember the things that you did.You made sure we had hats. When you sing at kapa haka, you sound like a tui.

Your smile looks like you’re meeting the queen. - Esha Glynn-Harder and Michella Tukiri Dear Whaea Celia, Thank you for being kind to everybody. Whaea Celia, who is amazing, is one of the best teachers in the world. Thank you for singing songs in the morning and letting us sleep. Thank you for reminding us to put on our hats, letting us play in water, and making us wash our hands so we don’t get sick. Thank you for teaching me to write and read.

- Ravi Rao Dear Whaea Celia, You were the best teacher ever. I am sad that you are leaving. I was in your class for a long time. - Jade Riki Dear Whaea Celia, You are such an extraordinary teacher. Happily, you came to Raglan Area School. You are like a butterfly, rainbow, and sunshine.

You are very good at teaching Maths and Writing. - Lakey Vink

there because it was so close. The mud was so squishy and brown and gooey.

Then we got a huge starfish. It was red. - Thamare Sealock On Wednesday we saw a big crab.

It was super muddy. Juno did not like the mud. I saw some starfish under the rocks. I liked looking for starfish under the rocks. - Bruno Stuckey We went to the beach. I saw a big crab and I saw a little jellyfish too. I saw more crabs and they were red.

There was squishy mud and I heard the waves. - Orin Bennett I went to the beach with my school.

We found big crabs. One was blue and one was green. - Ryder Copson I found a crab and it was going sideways. Ava found a blue jellyfish.

- Xeena Whyte I saw a big crab. The crab was running sideways. I said, “It looks like a funny crab scuttling”. - Ellie Vink

Year 2/3 students sit beneath the pou of Te Atai o Rongo as carver Kawharu Greensill explains the story.

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n Friday, November 22, Year 2 and 3 students, teachers and whānau visited Paihakena Marae for a special reason. We had the opportunity to be welcomed onto the marae and to visit the pou which represents the kaitiaki Te Atai o Rongo. Luckily, one of the carvers, Kawharu Greensill, spoke to us about the pou and the story it tells us.

We walked to the marae. We waited at the gates for Whaea Hinemoa to welcome us on with a karanga. We had to walk slowly to the seats and sit down. There were long speeches and short speeches. We sang Whakamau after that and we remembered most of the words!

Next, we walked a bit further to the pou. Matua Kawharu told us a story about the pou and Te Atai o rongo. Te Atai o Rongo is a kaitiaki in our Moana. He is a taniwha. When we are in trouble in the water, call for Te Atai o Rongo and help will come.

We were lucky to go to the marae and the pou because we got to see and learn all sorts of things. We want to thank Poihakena Marae for their amazing Manaakitanga, and Matua Kawharu for taking the time to pass on the story of Te Atai o Rongo to us. Thank you also to our helpers from school, Matua Quenten, Whaea Hinemoa and Whaea E Rangi, whose expertise made the day great for all.

By Lakey Vink, Aria Miller, Lucia Quilter, Hawaikii Gibson and Indie Heasman - E3 Class - Year 2

Students and whānau are welcomed onto Poihakena marae as manuwhiri before visiting the pou.

Wonderful Lorna: 15 Years and still going strong

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-fun children. orna, is an inspiration to all but mostly to the children. She has been the Office -a great rural school.

Manager and helping and supporting at What has been your favourite event we Waitetuna school for 15 years. have hosted/gone to?

What's the best thing about Waitetuna school?

-I think the best thing about Waitetuna school is the children with all their different personalities.

Describe Waitetuna school in three ways: -fun learning.

Teacher aide Vicky Beeby What are some things you like about working at Waitetuna School?

There’s a lot to like, I like all the students,the staff and the welcoming environment.

What kind of things does your job involve?

I help students reach their learning potential.

What was your job before you came to work at Waitetuna?

I worked in a similar role in the early childhood sector with preschool kids.

What are some of your favorite hobbies?

Gardening, hiking and upcycling sewing.

What are some things you think you’ll remember from Waitetuna School?

It’s a school with kindness at its heart, l love how everyone looks after each other What do you like to do in your free the best they can. time?

What was your dream job when you I like to read and I like to garden. were young?

I wanted to be an occupational therapist.

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Our Caretaker Richard Lattanay

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e interviewed our caretaker Richard and this is what he

What are your three favourite things about Waitetuna school?

The kids and the teachers. Coming to Waitetuna School gives me a break from home and it keeps me busy.

How long have you been working at Waitetuna school?

10 years If you could improve something at this school, what would it be?

To get the kids to pick up their stuff like clothing, and have another play area for the kids.

Do you like working with the staff and why?

Yes, well everybody is friendly, we all get on well.

What is your funniest memory at this school?

Was the first Ag Day I attended. Half the sheep got away and kids were chasing them across the paddock.

By Katie and Shannon

-I’ve been to lots of school trips and have enjoyed all of them.

What inspired you/made you want to come to this school?

-My kids came to this school and it's just an amazing place!

Interview by Georgia and Georgie

Teacher Aide Jess Otton

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Do you like working in the library?

And if so, why?

I like how I get books for the children and I don't like how the library gets messed up.

Do you like working with the children?

And if so, why?

Yes, it’s the best, I love working with kids and love helping kids who have learning difficulties.

What do you like about the other teachers?

They make me feel valued and give me lots of support.

How long have you been working here?

For 5 years Does it feel weird having your kids at school?

No because I have had them at Waitetuna when I started so I’ve never known any different. And I treat them the same What inspired you to start working at Waitetuna school?

I got approached by Mariella to help in the class and I ended up helping dyslexic students.

Have you thought of trying any other jobs?

Yes, I thought of training to be a teacher but love working here and it fits into my schedule.

I would like the Ministry of Education to provide pay equality - for the amount of work teacher aides do: working with children, creating resources and supporting teachers in the classroom. My step daughter gets paid more at McDonald’s!

What could be improved at Waitetuna?

I value the arts and I believe it helps with all learning areas in different ways. And some people can express themselves through the arts (music, drama, dance and visual arts). So more art!

Name 5 things you like about Waitetuna school: > the children > the aroha (love) > the fact we support each other > everybody gets to try everything and everyone supports that > the amazing staff

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Our groovy 70s disco

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n November 14th, the year 8’s at Waitetuna school, organised and put on a 70’s themed disco.

It was fun decorating the multi-purpose room and making a photo booth with props.

We had lots of fun games like limbo, just dance, musical statues and a few more.

The music, like everything else was 70’s theme, with a few modern songs thrown in.

Eliza - The best thing for me in the disco was all the decorations and I enjoyed making the Spiders (lemonade and ice-cream) with Georgia and Katie and Naomi.

Katie - The best thing for me was probably the 70’s music and all of the fun games.

Naomi -I enjoyed dancing and seeing my friends all dressed up, 70’s style.

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We Love Having Lynne!

Year 8 Interview

three of our students and we feel so blessed to have her among our tremendous staff.

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e Mata School has always had many special teacher aides, we have previously welcomed a wonderful new attribute, Lynne Campbell, she helps

Here are some questions that have been answered by Lynne…..

Q. What inspired you to become a teacher aide?

A. I love children and their endless energy, it’s nice to be able to help with their education.

Lynne Campbell smiling under the shade!

Q.What is your favourite part about Te Mata School?

A. I love how everyone is so friendly and engaging, it has a real heart to the school, parents and teachers are very giving of their time!

Q. How would you describe the spirit of Te Mata School?

A. The spirit is like an extended whanau, everyone is very caring towards each other, very kind, there is always lots of fun in the day!

Written by Maria Grilli

Presentation for Parliament

Back Row : Anabella, Libby, Samuel, Jayla and Maria.

Front Row : Eva, Ben, Femka, Isaac, Emma and Maia.

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ur very own Aretha Knox has previously flown overseas to Canberra, Australia to present her speech in front of the Australian Parliament. to?

Arethas speech was about her cochlear implants and how they have given her the power to be whoever she wants.

We were so excited for Aretha and so proud of the way she represented us! But she didn't just represent our school, she represented the whole of New Zealand, Aretha was the only child that came from New Zealand! Out of 6 kids 5 of them were Australian.

Go Aretha! Courage to be Yourself.

Written by Maria Grilli Image: Aretha Knox looking very proud

Agricultural Day

Star and Nibbles

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n the 22nd of October Te Mata School held their annual Agricultural day down on the field.

Unfortunately last year Ag day was canceled due to Mycoplasma Bovis, a disease that affects cattle, making them unable to attend, but luckily this year we were allowed to go ahead as usual and carry on the tradition.

Q. What is your animal's name?

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A.(Star 11yrs) Nibbles - Best Goat A.(Alliot 7yrs) .SnowGlow - Best Lamb A.(Amelia 9yrs).Jackie - Best Calf Q. Why did you decide to do Agricultural Day? A.(Star).Because I've done it every year and it's really fun to hang out with all the animals.

A.(Alliot). Because I love animals.

A.(Amelia) Because I wanted to spend quality time with Jackie.

Q. How do you feel about winning best goat award?

A.(Star). I can't actually believe that my goat did the right thing but Sam also did really well with his goat Frankie.

Q. How do you feel about winning the best lamb award?

A. (Alliot) Proud of Snowglow.

Q. How do you feel about winning the best calf award?

A. (Amelia) Excited, and proud of Jackie.

Q.What was your favourite category that you competed in and why?

A. (Star) Leading, because she actually listened to me and it was just really fun.

A. (Alliot) Calling, because he is just really good at it and he came straight to me.

A. (Amelia) Rearing, because you have to remember a lot of info about your calf, like what NAIT stands for,(National Animal Identification and Tracing!)

Written by Abi Meyer

Q. What high school are you going

Jayla: Raglan Area School.

Maia: Raglan Area School.

Maria: Raglan Area School.

Ben: Hamilton Boys High School.

Isaac: Hamilton Boys High School.

Femka: Raglan Area School.

Libby: Hamilton Christian School.

Eva: Sacred Heart Girls College .

Emma: Sacred Heart Girls College .

Bella: Raglan Area School.

Sam: Raglan Area School.

Q. How do you feel about leaving Te Mata?

Jayla: Sad, I feel like I am ready to leave but I don’t want to .

Maria: I’m super sad, I am going to cry like a lot and I‘m going to miss all the memories that I’ve made here .

Maia: I have made so many awesome memories, I am going to miss it a lot.

Ben: I don’t know, I am in the middle.

Isaac: Happy.

Femka: I’m really going to miss it, I’ve made so many memories here and it will be hard leaving them all behind.

Libby: I’ll miss it ,but I’m excited to move on and make new friends.

Eva: I am happy to be able to have something new and fresh but I know that not every school is like Te Mata.

Emma: Mixed emotions, I am really sad because I will miss this school so much because it has helped me grow.

Bella: Sad, but happy .

Sam: Sad because I will be leaving all of my good mates .

Q. What are one of the main highlights you have had attending Te Mata School?

Jayla : Coming first in speeches and jumping 1 metre 20 in high jump.

Maia: Probably the production, I love acting and it was so cool being a main character.Maria: Being a year 6 who was chosen to be in Ms Briants class .

Ben: Getting into most of the sports teams.

Isaac: Getting the Most Self Regulated cup in year 3 .

Femka: Jumping 1 metre 18 in high jump and reading at 15 + when I was a year 7.

Libby: Making amazing friends and memories , I’ve learnt so much about myself and others.

Eva: Getting to age 15+ in reading when I was a year 7.

Emma: Probably how much I have grown in all academic areas .

Sam: Hanging with my friends .

Bella: Making so many amazing friends.

Q. What are some tips for our future year 8s?

Jayla: Just be yourself, don’t start drama, also don’t do anything embarrassing because you will be slammed in your year 8 speech.

Maia: Never ask what are we doing next, learn your times tables because they are imperative in Mango, just be yourself.

Maria: Just enjoy your time, make as many memories as you can.

Ben: Don’t annoy the teacher .

Isaac: I don’t really know .

Femka: Always try your hardest, have the courage to be yourself.

Libby: Never ask what we’re doing next and behave .

Eva: Just enjoy it while it lasts.

Emma: Enjoy your time, never take anything for granted .

Bella: Be organized, try your best and be mature .

Sam: Help out the year 7s .

Written By Nina George and Femka Wylie

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n Thursday morning, the 26th September, the 2019 Western Rural Cluster Speech Contest started. Schools from Te Kowhai, Whatawhata, Waitetuna, and Raglan Area came to little Te Uku School for this big contest.

Te Uku’s speakers were: Ivy Brunskill, Ezra Ruka, Michael Copland, Giorgia Hope and Indie Ruka. Lisa Thompson, Janet Norris, Jacqui Smith and Sarah Johnson were the judges this year.

Giorgia recalls - Thursday morning was the speech contest. I felt like I was going to forget my words and I would talk too fast or even pass out. Which would probably never happen because I've never passed out before, and I don’t think I ever will. But overall I was extremely nervous. Finally, it was my turn. The judges, teachers and parents eyes stared right at me. The timer started….. I began my speech “Have you ever wondered what the future would be like?.....”

Once my speech was done I felt that I could have done better because I forgot some words and in some paragraphs I talked too fast. But I really enjoyed

sharing my speech and persuading people to stop climate change!

Indie recalls - Butterflies fluttered all through my stomach, my head was pounding with fear. I mumbled my speech over and over again, about the deadly climate change. Finally the spotlight came. Beady eyes stared hard, focusing on every detail; my gestures, my expression, my speech. I started my speech nice and slow but soon enough my nerves were reacting and unstoppable. I couldn’t resist the urge to speed up. The time was only 3 minutes and 15 seconds - the exact time the speeches should be. Judges wrote the scores and carried on with the contest.

Afterwards brilliant writers like: Giorgia Hope, Coco Wilson and Maia Ryks took the stage with their awesome speeches!

Congratulations to the winners of the contest: Lucy Jamieson from Te Kowhai who won the Year 5/6 event, Amelia Tinetti from Whatawhata who won the Year 7/8 event and Evangelia Kanellis from Te Mata who won the Open event.

Our own Ivy Brunskill came second in the Open Event and Michael Copland came third in the Year 7/8 event. We are all so proud of you Ivy and Michael.

Written by Indie Ruka and Giorgia Hope

Year 8’s Farewell

Chile Comes to Te Uku

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his term, Te Uku School has had the privilege of hosting four teachers from Chile.

The teachers have been part of a programme called ‘English Opens Doors’, run by The University of Waikato and the Chilean Government to support their teachers of English. The teachers, Paula, Diego, Camila and Daniela spent time in the Junior and Senior areas of the school.

They were engaged in learning about how the New Zealand Education system works, as well as sharing information about the system they have.

The teachers also prepared and taught lessons for the children - this included learning Spanish and sharing some of their traditional myths and legends. Some comments from the Junior children about having these teachers at our school were, “I liked having someone here who had the same name as me” (Diego), “I liked learning the names for animals and how to introduce ourselves in Spanish” (Olive), “It was a change to have teachers that are visiting from another country” (Dane).

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hank you for the amazing experience at Te Uku school. Most of the Year 8’s were lucky enough to attend Te Uku school for all of their primary and intermediate years.

On behalf of the Year 8 students of 2019 from Te Uku School, we would like to thank the school and teachers for all the amazing opportunities that we have had over the years - it has definitely expanded our hearts and minds.

Some Year 8 students have been at Te Uku School for the full eight years.

We have been lucky enough to call this school ours and we have all really enjoyed our time here. We would like to give a special thanks to all the teachers (past and present) that have supported us throughout our years, with our learning, creativity, curiosity and guiding us towards our future.

In our last year at Te Uku school we have had a great number of opportunities to learn outside the classroom. Te Uku have a year 7 & 8 Outdoor Challenge Programme, this year it involved activities that included a ski/board camp at Mount Ruapehu, white water rafting at Vector Wero, coastal planting to preserve Raglan coastlines, permaculture gardening, being part of Treemendous, caving at Te Pahu with Raglan Rock, amazing local DOC bush walks, setting up camp outdoors and sleeping in bivouacs, and soon, we will be finishing our outdoor challenges with a traditional old-school camp at Camp Raglan. All of us have loved these amazing experiences that have been provided for us and we certainly have many memories to take with us.

Thank you Te Uku. Article written by: Grady and Ezra on behalf of Logan, Crosbie, Joseph and Iyla also.

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few weeks ago, we had Tabloids Day at our school. Waitetuna, Te Mata, Raglan Area and lots of other schools came to Te Uku School to play.

It was fun seeing our friends from other schools. We played lots of games before and after lunch. These were some of our favourite games: Sienna: In the Obstacle Course there was jumping and hula hooping.

Brayden: In Cat and Mouse, people were chasing each other under the parachute. Once, people counted down and the cat didn’t catch the mouse. The cat lost and the mouse won.

Caleb: I liked Rob the Nest. Every time you go to get the eggs you almost get whacked by someone with a pool noodle, then you have

to drop everything and go back. You can get balls and rubber chickens from another person so you won’t get whacked.

Jack: I liked Beanbag Bucket Throw. You throw toy animals and chickens into buckets.

If you get them in the buckets you get points like 100, 50 and 10.

Malakai: In Vortex Throw you get to throw a vortex through the hoops. You get a point by getting it through the hoop, and the first one to get five points wins.

Everyone got to play every game for a long time. The big kids worked really hard to create the games, teach us what to do and make all the games fun for us. Some of the other big kids were our team leaders, and they showed us where to go.

By Sienna, Brayden, Caleb, Jack and Malakai (Year 1)

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Plantation House is a very special, “once in a lifetime” property. This 1920’s Californian bungalow sits beautifully elevated on a 1925m² section. Impressive ocean views & private, sunny wrap around verandas provide the perfect setting to relax and unwind. Character filled & incredibly stylish, the bungalow is decorated in plantation style & set in a mix of palms & Pohutukawa. A location that’s hard to beat with the bustling wharf just steps away & Raglan village also within strolling distance. This much cherished & quality property will appeal for permanent or holiday living & is already a very sought after holiday destination.

Contact Stephen O’Byrne - 021 969 848

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Auction 25.01.20 12pm, on site

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This beautifully presented home is now ready for a new owner and this could be just the property you have been waiting for.

You will love spending time on the sunny deck, enjoying the elevated view and the manicured gardens.

Entering the spacious open plan living area, there is a sense of light airiness and lovely energy about this three double bedroom home. Double glazed joinery ensures warmth and heat is retained in winter with the cosiness of the Kent fireplace creating a wonderful place to be on wintry nights.

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To be sold by Deadline sale at 4pm on 31st January 2020.

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Set under majestic Mount Karioi and enjoying panoramic views over the rural landscape and out to the coast, this lifestyle block of 2.5 acres has been totally developed ready for building with a current consent in place. A large prepared flat building platform has as electricity installed for easy connection and 2 new concrete water tanks countersunk in the ground to blend in with the surrounding environment.

Locally grown native trees have been planted on the boundaries and there is a professionally planted young orchard sure to provide ample fruit to a household in years to come. Call Kyle for more information.

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