Raglan Chronicle

Raglan Police report

From Linda, Raewyn, and Andrew.

In the last 3 weeks, Raglan Police has received 42 reports, including:

• 11 x Family Harm incidents – including Protection Order breaches, breaches of bail conditions, assaults on family members, verbal arguments within families.

• 1 x Burglary

• 6 x Traffic incidents including crashes and driving complaints

• 3 x Water Rescues

• Lots of Lost and Found Property reports. If you’ve lost something, come down and see if we have it here at the station.

Summer is pretty much over. This is definitely our busiest time of the year, but we are pleased to report that for the most part it has been a good summer with most people here to enjoy the sunny days at the beaches.

Now is the time to pull out those electric blankets and heaters and get them safety checked before you use them. Also look at testing your home smoke alarms to ensure they are in working order.

Many business premises in our town were once houses and baches that

have been converted into commercial buildings, some housing multiple and varied commercial tenants. Check your business premises and ensure that there are sufficient working smoke alarms, unobstructed fire exits, working fire extinguishers etc. Know what to do in the event of a fire at your business or home. Check out the FENZ (Fire & Emergency NZ) website for more info. Please stay safe on the roads during these upcoming winter months. Check that your vehicles are winter-ready. Give yourself plenty of time to get to your destination so that you’re not rushing and putting yourself and other road users at risk. Wear your seat belts, allow plenty of following distance, put the cell phone down, don’t drink and drive, and slow down. Easy really.

You may be aware that Dean McMillan has resigned from NZ Police. We are pleased to announce that Constable Linda Renton has been appointed into that permanent vacant position. Linda has done a great job so far and I’m sure you will all continue to make her feel welcome.

Stay safe everyone, Raglan Police

Pumpkins galore at annual pumpkin festival

from Belinda Goodwin

It was a gorgeous autumn morning down at the Bowling Club on Sunday and the vibes were buzzing as many excited mums, dads, children and enthusiastic gardeners brought in their prized vegetables to enter in our Annual Pumpkin Festival Competition.

If you haven't been to our Raglan Crop Swap, please do; we welcome new comers and their home grown or baked goodies with much delight!

Our Community Crop Swap has been running for approximately 7 years and has grown exponentially; on Sunday we had a

Here are our official Results

Heaviest 1st place Miia with her big moon Beauty at 23kgs

Childs Category 1st place Ayva

2nd place Jo with her Queensland Blue at 17kgs

Smallest Fully grown 1st place Colleen and 2nd place to Margaret C

Childs Category 1st place Mala Heinz 2nd place Ayva

Most Unusual, 1st Place to Suzi Webb, 2nd Place to Pauline Abrahams

Pumpkin Art 1st Place Belinda Thomas

Childs Category 1st Place Lady Flo

Bjeite Peterson

Pumpkin Baking Sweet Belinda

Thomas 1st Place Alia 2nd place

Childs Category 1st place Hana

Thomas 2nd place Tai Ollie Jakka

Biggest Feijoa

(Children’s Category) Violet Hendricks 1st Place

Biggest Choko

Childs Category 1st Place Ned

I would please like to say a BIG thank you to our Judges Joyce Sweetman and

ANZAC Day: Thursday 25 April 2024

Anzac Remembrance Service - 11.00am

Wainui Rd to Cenotaph on Bow St.

Order Of Service

God save our gracious King Long live our noble King

God save our King Send him victorious

Happy and glorious Long to reign over us

God save our King

Welcome

Minister: We are here to remember

People: We are here to remember all those who gave their lives in the service of their country during the wars of our times

Minister: We are here to give thanks

People: We are here to give thanks for the courage and self-sacrifice

Minister: We are here to worship

People: We are here to worship God from whom we receive forgiveness, love and peace

Minister: Let us pray

THE LORD’S PRAYER:

People: Our Father Who Art in Heaven...

Scripture reading

Hymn: O God, our help in ages past, Our hope for years to come, Our shelter from the stormy blast, And our eternal home.

Under the shadow of thy throne, Thy saints have dwelt secure, Sufficient is thine arm alone, And our defence is sure.

Before the hills in order stood, Or earth received her fame, From everlasting thou art God, To endless years the same.

(Isaac watts, 1674-1748)

Address

The offering: in support of RSA veterans and the elderly who require help during the year

Hymn: O lord my God, when I in awesome wonder, Consider all the works thy hands have made, I see the stars, I hear the mighty thunder, Thy power throughout the universe displayed.

Then sings my soul, my saviour God to thee;

How great thou art, how great thou art! Then sings my soul, my saviour God to thee; How great thou art, how great thou art!

Whakaaria mai tōu Rīpeka ki a au;

Tiaho mai rā roto i te pō:

Ki konā au titiro atu ai:

Ora, mate, hei a au koe noho ai.

Whakaaria mai tōu Rīpeka ki a au;

Tiaho mia rā roto i te pō:

Ki konā au titiro atu ai:

Ora, mate, hei a au koe noho ai.

Minister: Let us dedicate ourselves anew to the unfinished task

People: In remembrance of those who make the Great sacrifice.

O God make us better men and women, And give us peace in our time; Through Jesus Christ, your son, our saviour. Amen.

Wreath laying:

MC calls for organisations individually to lay wreaths

Minister: Greater love hath no man than this, That a man lay down his life for his friends

The Last Post:

A Silence : A silence is observed for a time ………..

The Ode:

Minister: Let us pray

National Anthems:

Australian

Australians all let us rejoice

For we are one and free

We’ve golden soil and wealth for toil

Our home is girt by sea

Our land abounds in nature’s gift

Of beauty rich and rare

In history’s page let every stage

Advance Australia fair

In joyful strains then let us sing

Advance Australia fair

New Zealand

E Ihowa Atua

O ngā iwi mātao rā

Ata whakarangona

Me aroha noa

Kia hua ko te pai

Kia tau tō atawhai

Manaakitia mai

Aotearoa

God of nations at thy feet

In the bounds of love we meet

Hear our voices we entreat

God defend our free land

Guard Pacific’s triple star

From the shafts of strife and war

Make her praises heard afar

God defend New Zealand

The Benediction.

The public to remain until ‘The Parade’ has marched off.

Apply now for Meridian’s Power Up Community Fund

At Meridian, we only generate from 100% renewable resources: wind, water, and sun. We’re committed to doing good things with our energy. That means good for people, and good for the environment.

We’re proud to back local projects in the communities around our wind farms and hydro stations with our Power Up fund.

With Power Up, your community has a say on what initiatives we support and fund. Managed by a panel of locals and Meridian staff, we’re working together to build strong, sustainable communities.

Power Up Te Uku provides grants for projects in Raglan, Te Mata, Te Uku, and Waitetuna.

Do you know of a community project that’s working to reduce carbon emissions? Visit meridian.co.nz and search “Decarb fund” for more information.

How to apply Applications for the next funding round are open until midnight on Sunday 21 April 2024.

For more information and to apply:

• visit meridian.co.nz/powerup

• email community.fund@meridianenergy.co.nz

• call 04 803 2507

successful artist notified on May 29, and the new mural ideally completed by November.

- Expression of interest forms and further information is available from Jacqueline Project Facilitator email jacqueline@raglanihub.nz or from www.raglanihub.nz

Writing Competition: What does ANZAC

mean to you

?

This year Whāingaroa Raglan Writers Group would like to hear from Whāingaroa students.

New Zealand uses ANZAC day to reflect on the events of our military past, to emphasise remembrance, and to contemplate the lessons of our history.

To continue this tradition, the Whāingaroa Raglan Writers Group invite students to express what the ANZAC spirit means to you. For some the ANZAC spirit encompasses a ‘can-do’ attitude, the bringing together of a community, being there for a mate when they are in need, or the respect for those who answer the call to service and sacrifice and the life they leave behind. These are some traditional perspectives, but new ones are found every year – and this year we would like to hear your views.

Competition rules:

1. Write a poem, short story, poster, narrative essay or descriptive essay.

3. Word length 1000 words maximum.

Mural makeover announced for Raglan water reservoir

4. Entry forms (available at schools and Raglan Old School Arts Centre) must be signed by either a parent/guardian or a school representative.

5. By signing this, permission is granted to publish the story on Whāingaroa Raglan

Writer Facebook and Old School Arts Centre website, and to be displayed at their Raglan Old School Arts Centre. Winners will be announced and prizes distributed at the end of the Museum Tour on Saturday 27 April. Tour starts at 1pm.

6. Enter online OR deliver entries to Raglan Old School Arts Centre, 5 Stewart Street, Raglan 3225, by Monday 19 April OR email jacqueline@raglanartscentre.co.nz

Ato leave their mark on one of Raglan’s most recognisible landmarks.

The water reservoir tower has a wall area of approxiametely 240-square metres. Located on the corner of Norrie Ave and Bow St it dominates the view for anyone arriving in Raglan via SH23. The Whaingaroa Raglan Destination Management Organisation is leading the project which will see the reservoir receive its first new mural in more than 20 years.

Since it was last painted the current mural has faded and been targeted by graffiti, so is well overdue a makeover, with a recent community survey drawing 271 responses, with the vast majority supporting the project.

capability to tackle the large-scale mural project are open until 5pm on April 24.

A community advisory panel including rangatahi, iwi, arts and community representatives, will assess the submissions received and shortlist up to five artists to go through a more detailed concept and planning process.

Shortlisted artists will receive some financial support towards their final submission, with the successful artist notified on May 29, and the new mural ideally completed by November.

Expression of interest forms and further information is available from Jacqueline Anderson, Project Facilitator email jacqueline@raglanihub.nz or from www.raglanihub.nz

Update from the Raglan Football Club

by Katie Lowes

Amassive thanks to all of you that support our club. To the Committee members for getting into a wealth of administration and organisation at this time of year (Johnny, Katie, Kate, Annette, Michelle and Sam). A further THANKS to the old committee who continue to support us, because it’s a huge undertaking and we are still learning from the masters! (Luca, Aaron, Jo and Zoe).

This year for example we are ordering new shirts because our club now has over 275 players. This is a HUGE number of youth players on the fields, a record number, a bumper crop, and statistically sits at around 8% of our town's population!!

So thanks also to our funders WEL Energy Trust, Meridian Energy and COGs, because we simply couldn’t do club purchasing without these extra funds.

If any of you in the community have a thriving business and are looking for a sweet sponsorship - we will be organising some

RFC apparel this year, so get in touch and we can arrange your logo to hit the print.

Our MUSTER / KIT DAY was a huge success as we welcome players to the preparations of the Football season, sort teams, manage kit bags and training days. For those of you that joined us for the first time and saw the 200+ people outside the container behind Jo’s, if it felt like chaos, and you have questions, please reach out to us via our Facebook group or info@raglanfootballclub. nz It’s really important for the parents of children to be well connected to the rest of your child's team for communications as we start the season. So if you feel like you are ‘missing something’ then please reach out and connect.

Another huge thanks and massive respect to those that put their hands up to form our new Football Shirt Crew; these warriors have the joy of dressing our teams in RFC green and black striped shirts. They help organise the shirts as our players grow in size, and get to “coo” over the tiny soccer shirts for the newest club members! There is nothing quite as adorable as a soccer shirt in Extra Small and kids size 10 boots!

Big ‘ups’ to the new coaches and managers this year. Please contact the committee if you need more information regarding your role. Coaching training will be provided and there are many ex-coaches in our community who can share tips and tricks with you.

WELCOME to the new players

FOOTBALL season starts in May; in the meantime please watch and play football with your kids. Go to some games. Watch matches on TV. Start passing a ball to each other. Time-on-the-ball is what makes a great player. Get out there over the school holidays. Keep a football in your car at all times, beach football, garden football, it all counts…

Whāingaroa Raglan Writers World April Programme

News from the Raglan Old School Arts Centre

Our second Whāingaroa Raglan Writers World programme (WRWW) is scheduled for April, from Monday 22nd through to Sunday 28th.

There is a lot in store and something for everyone. The theme for this programme is based on remembering our ANZACs, and Whāingaroa Raglan history and local knowledge. Come and join us for some or all of the events below.

Tuesday 23 April 7pm Writing Support Group: Are you interested in joining a writing critique group? This can be a fantastic way to improve your writing skills and receive valuable feedback from fellow writers. Join Ann Neville on Tuesday 23 April at 7pm to discuss forming a supportive and constructive group where we can learn

from each other and grow in our craft. Koha on the door.

Wednesday 24 April 7pm: An Inside View from Major (Retired) Lindsay Amner Major (Retired) Lindsay Amner spent a total of 34 years serving in both the New Zealand and Australian armies. He served ten years as a soldier in the Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment, ending as a sergeant, before completing a Masters degree in Strategic Studies and being commissioned as an Education Officer in the Royal New Zealand Army Education Corps. Having filled every role available to a New Zealand education officer, including Curator of the National Army Museum, the Senior Army Education Advisor and the Army Historian, Lindsay transferred to the Australian Army and spent ten years in various education roles, ending as the editor of the Australian

Army Journal. Lindsay retired in 2018 and enjoys the life of a country gent with his wife, Ninette, on their riverside property in Whatawhata.

Lindsay owns one of the best collections of the New Zealand Official War Histories and will talk about how this unique series of books came to be. Many of these books are extremely rare today, some with print runs of only 500 copies. Lindsay will bring a number of the more interesting books and use them to illustrate his discussion of the landings and some of the more significant battles of the Gallipoli campaign, on the night before Anzac Day. (Koha on the door)

Friday 26 April 10.30am – 12.30pm: Old School Readers Club - As part of the programme we are excited to include a new book club in the schedule. The Old School Readers Club is open to anyone who wants to share the joy of reading with others on a general theme. The first one will be held Friday 26 April at 10.30-12.30; bring your favourite book and it would be great if it had a connection to Raglan Whāingaroa . Koha on the door.

Friday 26 April 7pm Elizabeth Amoore Local historian; Elizabeth Amoore, a third generation Raglanite, loves history, and she particularly enjoys researching the history of this area. Come and hear about methods Liz used over a period of more than two years, as she painstakingly researched the East Street cemetery in order to try and identify those buried there. Her book ‘The Stories Behind the Headstones’ is no dull tome of boring facts but an enlightening look at the lives of early settlers, through the telling of their stories and the use of numerous photographs. Liz believes that by reading about their lives we are better able to understand the social context of how individuals and communities experienced previous eras, as well as the impact events had on them. Koha on the door.

Saturday 27 April 1pm Raglan Museum. Join Barbara Day for a tour of our wonderful museum. Barbara will talk about

the history of the museum and its exhibits. The exhibits illustrate domestic, rural and town life in Raglan, mainly during the early 20th century and the surfing culture that developed from the late 20th century. The servicemen and -women of the Raglan district who served in the military and the contribution Raglan made, from the Boer War to the Second World War are commemorated. Come and see exhibits about Eva Rickard and the Raglan Golf Course Dispute, Te Horea Bird Family Collection, Old Technology, the TB Hill apothecary collection, and so much more. Koha on the door.

Saturday 27 April 7.30pm and Sunday 28th April 4.30pm. Before Dawn - Based on real life war diaries, Before Dawn is an epic retelling of one of Australia’s biggest victories during WW1. Jim Collins, a young man from the outback, leaves his family-run sheep station to join the ANZAC and fight on the western front with hopes of making a difference. Soon, the realities of the muddy, ruthless, and entirely unforgiving war takes its toll on Jim. As the men in the battalion are whittled away and hope becomes a distant memory, a final chance at redemption at the Battle of the Hindenburg Line, one of Australia’s greatest WW1 military victories, Jim must risk death or forever carry the burden of leaving yet another man behind. Book online @raglanmovies

Gallery Book Shop open daily 10am – 2pm - our pop- up bookstore featuring books from many of our local authors will be available for sales every day from Monday 22nd April until Sunday 28th from 10am to 2pm (closed Anzac day).

For all WRWW enquiries, contact Event Coordinator Jacqueline Anderson jacqueline@raglanartscentre.co.nz or Ann Neville Event Manager annlneville@gmail. com

The Whāingaroa Raglan Writers World programme is a Creative Raglan Event proudly presented to the Whāingaroa community by the Raglan Community Arts Council

Major (Retired) Lindsay Amner owns one of the best collections of the New Zealand Official War Histories.

Young snowboarder wins big

Txema Mazet- Brown a local snowboarder has taken out the Worlds Junior Snowboard Big Air title at the Junior Snowboard and Freestyle World Championships in Livigno, Italy held March 22nd -30th, 2024.

Huge congratulations Txema. Tell us about this particular event in Italy and how it played out.

The Junior World Champs in Livigno was a tough battle with the weather, as throughout the whole event it was low visibility and really windy which made everything harder to do and even harder to run the competitions. In Big Air I managed to land a cab 1440 to score a 95 and hold the top qualifying spot going into finals. Finals day they had to get through all of the skiers and then the snowboarders afterwards, so it meant if there were any delays it would be hard to complete everything. The weather was not on our side as it was really windy making it dangerous to run the event, so they had to cancel the finals and keep the qualifying results. This meant I was junior world champ.

How has the experience been of competing in the northern hemisphere winter?

This competition season over the Northern Hemisphere has been the most hectic yet. Started off in USA and Canada where I competed in my first World Cup big airs. Then to South Korea for the Youth Olympics and since then in Europe, Switzerland for the most part, and Italy for the Junior World Championships. But

throughout it all I have felt like I’ve been doing my best snowboarding yet which I’m hyped on.

What other comps did you have success in?

Other comps which I did pretty well at were the Davos Europa Cup Big Air which I finished in 1st and then Laax Europa Cup premium slope style where I ended up in 4th. Also 9th in the youth Olympics big air although I didn't land what I wanted to in the finals.

What's the plan for the next few months?

The plan for the next few months will be the last competition from the 9th - 13th

of April being a slopestyle and big air Europa cup premium here in Switzerland. Then I do a week of filming with Beyond Medals before heading home end of April to take a break which will be really good, to recharge the batteries for the NZ winter season.

Where to from here? What is the goal following this great season?

From here the plan will be to compete on the World Cup circuit next season for the first Olympic qualifying year starting in NZ, and to continue to progress and push myself. Of course to do my best riding in those comps but to also continue to enjoy the sport as much as I do.

Social line dancing at the Raglan Club

The Chronicle talks to Louisa Icke who has been building a social line dancing community around live country music since 2022.

Locals are loving this experience so we had to find out more.

When did you start classes in Raglan and why?

I started teaching West Coast Swing in NZ in 2003 and in March 2021 I started in Raglan to bring some social partner dancing back locally. When I happened to find out the Raglan Club was bringing an extremely talented country performer out regularly, I jumped at this perfect opportunity to build a local social dancing community around great live country music. In the good company of Beth & Eve from Otorohanga, we started classes in June 2022.

What is your background in line dancing and how did you discover it?

I found line dancing and many other dance styles when I was 14 years old. I loved country music and dragged my grunge and metal music loving friends out to a little honky tonk that had a weekly family night

with live country bands. It wasn’t long before everyone swapped their baggy jeans for Wranglers, boots and hats and we never looked back.

I've observed friends become passionate about the classes.

What do you think makes it so appealing to learn?

Line dancing is something anyone can jump in and learn (even if you have two left feet). It’s great for your body, your brain and your heart and is super social!

You can come on your own, with friends or bring the kids with you. There are always new faces that join us and plenty of familiar faces too. Dancing to the performance of an excellent musician creates an unmatchable vibe. There is no fee for the class. There’s a full bar, restaurant and a nice dance floor at the ready.

Describe a typical session?

Every “Raglan Country Night” from 5:30 pm we learn one new beginners line dance to get you started and squeeze in a couple of revisions from previous weeks. From 6 - 9 pm we get to dance to amazing

Raglan Business Chamber

Law change round-up

With political changes and an economic slowdown to contend with, we’re in pretty unpredictable waters. Here are some tips on managing in times of uncertainty:

Looking after your Finances:

To understand your numbers you need to know what’s happening. Accurate records help you see what’s going on in your business.

You should:

• Keep accurate and up-to-date records.

• Stay on top of your cash flow — the money coming in and going out.

• Use a separate bank account for all your work income and expenses to track your spending.

• Understand the trends — do you have enough to keep you going during the quiet periods or gaps between contracts?

• Set aside money for periodic payments, eg. putting aside a portion of your income in a savings account to cover taxes and levies.

• Ask to pay bills in instalments, eg pay for your accountant throughout the year instead of in one big invoice.

Finances are an important part of running a business, and sometimes this means you’ll need help from an accountant or bookkeeper. You could ask for help if you feel like you’re not on top of things or at key times, eg. when doing your first tax return or when operating at a loss. When you weigh up the cost — paying an expert may end up cheaper than trying to do it yourself.

Looking after your team:

Support staff wellbeing

entertainment from James Ray Country. Top this with dinner and a bevy from Raglan Club and it makes for a fantastic evening out.

Who are classes popular with?

Everyone joins us! We’ve had toddlers, teens and travellers, families, friends, our longest retired and everything in between. All are welcome, so come on down, say hi and join us!

Is it difficult to learn the steps and routines?

The 5:30 lesson always includes a beginner level dance, so anyone can give it a go. Someone with zero dance experience will easily learn one new dance that very night. We usually practise our new dance several times to help it stick. We’ve found after 2 or 3 classes folks are feeling a lot more confident about the dances they’ve learned and much more comfortable hopping up on the floor with us.

What kind of local feedback have you had?

I’ve heard nothing but positive feedback from everyone! People often seem surprised at how much fun they’ve had, that they got a bit of exercise, how great the entertainment is, and how welcoming everyone is.

How do people get in touch if they too want to try it?

You’re welcome to show up at 5:30 pm for any Country Thursday night, which is every Thursday except the last Thursday of the month. If you’re not a Raglan Club member we’re all happy to sign you in so you can try it.

If you have any questions email me at wcsraglan@gmail.com or txt/call 0210303780. For updates join our FB group danceraglanwcs, follow my FB page WCSRaglanNZ or IG @louisaalixicke

Talk to staff about wellbeing regularly and openly. Let your team know it’s okay to feel stress or anxiety.

Regularly remind your people where to find support, whether it’s through free counselling or mental health resources, or through company health plans.

Put wellbeing practices in place

Ask your team what could help their wellbeing and balance. Consider team activities, on-the-job skill sharing and learning, and charity events.

Be clear about cost-cutting Change on the cards? Communicate openly and frequently, using information that is easy to understand, relevant, and factual. Don’t offer false hope or reassurances.

Let people know if there is nothing new to communicate or if you are still working out your plans. Consulting effectively with staff can reduce the stress of uncertainty as you look to make changes in your business.

Looking after yourself:

Between the business, taking care of the team and family commitments you often forget to look after yourself and things can sometimes feel overwhelming. Learn what helps ease your stress. You could involve others in problem solving. Talk to your team, other business owners, or a mentor.

Look after your physical health, get sleep, and eat well. Your mind can’t work well if you aren't looking after yourself physically. Feel like you don’t have a spare minute for even a walk around the block? Try a walking meeting.

Don’t think of one huge problem. Break it down. If you can solve one of these problems, that will help reduce your stress. Recognise the small goals you achieve, rather than focusing on the next one you haven’t started.

Buying a Property

By Hayley Willers, Property and Commercial Lawyer

Owning your own home is an exciting step to make, but the process of getting there can be stressful and potentially risky if you are not well-informed and do not understand what is required of you.

The following is a simple guide of what you can do to avoid stress, minimise cost and prevent costly legal complications.

Your lawyer will play a large part in the process and will advise you throughout all stages. A good lawyer will know how to pre-empt problems, assist with the due diligence, and help coordinate any finance required.

Your lawyer’s job is to protect you against risk and assist you to make informed decisions while minimising stress. Your lawyer needs to be one of the first professionals you contact to provide initial guidance on the process, and we recommend that you do not sign the sale and purchase agreement without first discussing the transaction with them.

In conjunction with a good mortgage broker or banker, your lawyer will form the basis of your “property team”.

Buying a property

When looking to purchase a property you should:

• Determine how much you can afford to borrow and set a price range for your property search. Talk to your mortgage broker or bank early to help you with this decision.

• If you intend to use your KiwiSaver to assist with your purchase, contact your KiwiSaver provider to ensure that you qualify and confirm the amount available to use.

• Shop around to work out what you can afford to purchase and get a comparison of what is available in your price range.

• Do not sign the sale and purchase agreement before discussing the transaction with your lawyer. Your lawyer should review the agreement prior to signing to make sure it reflects your intentions and you are adequately protected.

• Investigate insurance for the property. If a property can’t be insured, usually you will not be able to secure lending for its purchase.

• Ask your lawyer to review the title and associated documents.

• Obtain and ask your Lawyer to review a Land Information Memorandum (LIM). Make the agreement conditional on your approval of this.

• Have a suitably qualified builder look at the property and provide you with a written report identifying any issues or work that may be required.

These are only some of the basic steps to set you up for a successful purchase of a residential property. Each property transaction is not the same and in many cases there are additional legal issues that must be considered. Contact us to discuss your legal and property requirements

Discovering the lost art of connection in Whāingaroa

by Holly Dove

for people – connecting families and individuals (especially older and more vulnerable people), and meaning that everyone, from all walks of life, get to feel included and valued in the place that they live in. Of course, it’s small steps that make this happen, and hence why I enjoyed seeing how local people in Raglan took to the challenge.

AsNeighbour’s Month comes to an end I’m taking a moment to look back at how Whāingaroa celebrated the occasion, and give you some inspiration on how to keep the vision alive – because making a connection with your neighbour can begin anytime, all year round.

Neighbour’s month is an annual affair, run by community organisers Neighbours Aotearoa, encouraging New Zealanders during the month of March to connect with their neighbours and grow connections in their local community.

As one of the “connectors” for the Waikato region, and already living in Raglan, I knew that this community was probably going to find connecting locally pretty easy. We already have wonderful community events – like the growers market and crop swap –and community-minded businesses like Xtreme Waste and Raglan Food Co. On weekends the sports fields are full of sports games, kids covered in mud and lots of smiling faces.

‘Why would Raglan even need Neighbour’s month?’ I thought. What is special about the kaupapa of Neighbour’s month though, is that it’s very specific on building connections with the people in your neighbourhood, and this is something that everywhere – including Raglan –can benefit from.

If you talk to anyone who grew up before the 1980s you’ll hear stories about how neighbourhood kids used to play together on the street and how you’d share sugar and butter, or even a lawnmower, amongst households. While this still happens in some streets, and there are still placebased communities that get together a lot, like papakainga based around a marae, the connection people have with their neighbourhoods has been diminishing steadily for decades, and this is leading to increased loneliness and isolation.

Neighbour’s month is a remedy to all of this, and my aim throughout the month was to inspire people to connect in a small – or big – way with their neighbours. This, I hoped, would help build local community resilience and create stronger support networks

My favourite stories were of simple connection – having a cuppa tea with a next door neighbour, or sharing produce over the fence. Luisa and her family recently moved into a new neighbourhood and decided to introduce themselves to their neighbours with some harvested produce. Kirsty shared a story of her neighbour Barney, whose generosity (a constant stream of baking and garden produce) has taught her “the meaning of what it is to be a neighbour”.

My personal highlight was hanging out with my next door neighbour Marleigh (10) and going for a walk over to our other neighbour’s feijoa and fig trees to harvest some fruit. We marvelled over a giant fig we found and brought it home to give to Marleigh’s mum. Inspired by the experience, myself and a friend went chestnut harvesting on the land I live on and treated our neighbours to some roasted chestnuts. Sharing the autumnal bounty gave me a nostalgic feeling and I recalled doing similar things as a child, when I had more “time” to spend on spontaneous generosity. Moving forward I’d like to bring that back into my life more.

Local community organiser Meredith Youngson organised a “free” garage sale, for people to find pre-loved treasures, and Latesha Hearth and her Raglan Food Co crew organised a backyard neighbourhood get-together, sharing woodfired pizzas and drinks with the families and business owners living and working nearby their factory in Nau Mai. Whilst I munched on a delicious slice of pizza at the Raglan Food Co gathering, I overheard one of the guests saying she was keen to host the “next neighbourhood get-together”.

My work here is done, I thought.

While Neighbour’s Month is over, the opportunity for connecting with your neighbour never stops. Whether it’s just a friendly wave, or building a lifelong friendship, getting to know the people living around you and sharing life together in small, meaningful ways can have a huge, beneficial impact on our communities. Connection makes us stronger and more resilient when challenges come our way, and who knows, maybe just sharing your excess lemons or a smile over the fence, may really make the difference in someone else’s day.

If you want tips on how you can connect with the folks living in your area, check out our website Neighbours Aotearoa > https:// neighboursaotearoa.nz/

Neighbours Aotearoa local connector Holly Dove shares some feijoas with their neighbour Marleigh (aged 10).

Raglan local Kirsty and partner share some baking and produce with their neighbour Barney.

RAGLAN AREA SCHOOL NEWS Student Leaders for 2024

Keira Hishon: I wanted to be in the team as I felt like I could give more to help the school and students by making connections with all year groups.

Shannon Marquand: I joined the leadership team to take on the opportunity to lead and be a part of helping the school improve where needed.

Mia Paisnel: I believe that you need to take every opportunity you get. It allows me to make a positive difference at our school and interact with all year levels.

Learning about Te Tiriti

What does the Treaty mean to us in Whaingaroa?

The Treaty has been discussed in the news a lot this year. Raglan Area School’s Year 9 and 10 students had the opportunity to attend the Toitu Te Tiriti Exhibition at the Old School Arts Centre.

Lisa Thomson, a Raglan Ward Councillor at Waikato District Council and community member, met us there to talk about the Treaty and what happened in 1840. She worked alongside Michelle Levy and Lara Sweetman to create opportunities for our community learning on Te Tiriti under the Raglan Naturally umbrella.

The exhibition was originally displayed in the Town Hall on Waitangi Day. It showed a timeline of all the Treaty events leading up to the signing and what happened after. We learnt about the first flag, local rangatira and much more! It was an awesome learning experience.

by Stella Ringer Year 9

Pipiri Kelly: I feel I am a natural leader and I want to help out others around the school. Also I feel like some aspects could be changed in school and as a leader you get more of a voice.

Rory Sargent: I was motivated to get involved with the student leadership team to help guide our Raglan Area School community and also so that I could wear a suit.

Leo O'Loughlin: I wanted to give back to the community by supporting the younger students coming up through our Kura. I wanted to represent this school and be able to leave knowing I've made a positive impact.

Years 9-13 student Careers Day

Adults always ask “What do you want to be when you grow up?”

But the truth is we don't know…yet; it's hard to decide or figure it out when you're young. Experiences can help though!

Like career days - Raglan Area School had a career day on March 8th.

It included a visit from the NZ Navy, business owners, hospitality workers, hairdressers, and even Raglan Rock.

Events like these help students figure out their futures or be inspired as to what they want to do. For me it opened my eyes to possibly starting my own summer camp when I'm older.

by Stella Ringer Year 9

Raglan Ara School's 2024 student leaders from left to right Keira Hishon, Shannon Marquand, Mia Paisnel, Prinicipal Louisa Barham, Pipiri Kelly, Rory Sargent, Leo O'Loughlin.

Te uku SCHOOL NEWS

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Igniting the Arts at Te Uku School

This year, Te Uku School has Cathy Trueman join our fabulous teaching team. Whaea Cathy is taking around 80 children on a journey through the listening arts, and the children are having an absolutely wonderful time.

Here’s what they have to say -

“It is awesome that we can be creative and learn how to make our own pieces of music and explore how to put it together”

“I love that we get to try different instruments that I didn’t know how to play or would even choose to play”

"We needed to go back to giving our arts curriculum the time, space, and dedication it deserves," explains Paula Malins - Tumuaki of Te Uku School. "Learning is not just about academics; it must be well-rounded, with a strong emphasis on the arts, physical education, learning outside of the classroom, and environmental exploration.”

“Children at Te Uku are happy; I can see it in their demeanor as they are already humming little tunes and celebrating their accomplishments.”

“It provides every child with the opportunity to learn how to read music and play an instrument."

“Music is the medium through which emotion, intelligence, and imagination are expressed. We are able to express our thoughts and feelings about who we are and where we fit in the world via music. It has the power to elicit strong feelings and convey the elusive core of being and what we are. We should give music the spotlight it deserves here at Te Uku.” Thoughts gathered by teachers of Te Uku.

Te Uku Horse Paddock

Te Uku School is incredibly lucky to have the historical ‘horse paddock’ as part of their outdoor classroom; it has been transformed in recent years to a replanted gully, full of native plants and trees, with a trickle of water that meanders through it.

We even have a ‘Billy Goat’ bridge leading up to the school garden area. Children throughout the school use this area and its sustainable garden for exploration and discovery, in content to their learning. It is our own little bush school and very precious to our children.

Our little gully continues to empower our learners. They are at the heart of what happens

here through exploration and discovery; it is a more hands-on approach to the learning. “Children interact differently in the ‘Horse Paddock’, children who normally would not mix in with others will interact with other children far more easily.” explains Whaea Chantal. “They are inquisitive and ask each other questions, they are stimulated and excited by what they are seeing and this motivates them back in the classroom through research or being able to lock in the experience and prior knowledge after the exploration more easily, because they have taken ownership of the learning”.

Over the last ten weeks we ‘dived’ into how precious our water is. Children from Ruma 2 are discussing what could live in the storm water.

RAGLAN AREA SCHOOL NEWS

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Exciting Engineers

Our Year 7/8 students at Raglan Area School competed in the Aotearoa challenge Epro-8. Epro-8 is an exciting new experience for us and a great way to expand our knowledge in engineering and mechanical science

The timer started and our teams were off, building structures, reading instructions carefully, hitting big red buttons and racing each other. Even though it was a challenge we found it exciting and time well spent. It may have even unlocked new career paths and aspirations. Here's some insights from students who participated. “It was an amazing experience and I'm glad my team and I get to go to the finals.” Amber “I personally really enjoyed it. I thought it was a fun challenge.” Luca

All in all Epro-8 was an exceptional experience for all! A special thanks to Wainui Environmental for being our engineer sponsor!

Camp Kawhia

The Year 7 & 8s went on camp to Kawhia in Term 1. It was awesome! At the start we had to put our own tents up. Although it was raining for a while, we used the time to chat and play loads of games in our tents.

We went paddle boarding, made pancakes, ran around the town doing a scavenger hunt, played on the playground and went fishing. After all the activities we had free time. There was an awesome game on a trampoline with a basketball hoop, which was so much fun.

The next day we had a big breakfast in the rain standing up because all the tables were drenched. The rain didn't stop us having an amazing time!

A Four Coloured Rainbow

Raglan Area School's amazing athletics day brought all the Year 7-13s in our school together. Not only did we do athletics we also had a WATER SLIDE and a free sausage sizzle. Everyone dressed up in their house colours. Waikeri-Green, NgarunuiPurple, Te Kopua-Pink, Opotoru-Yellow.

Dizzy Coulden-Lavers states: “I liked discus because you got to throw something as far as you could, and there were lots of sports to do.” The activities included 100m sprints, 200m sprints,

relays, discus, shot put, javelin, long jump, high jump and triple Jump. When you participate in athletics we get house points for our houses. Ngarunui had the most points at the end of athletics. Almost 300 students were participating on this awesome day, and we all worked together to win.

It is the best day of the year!

Overall winners for 2024;

Year 7 Boy - Paulo Regnier

Year 8 Boy - Lennox Lindfield

Year 7 Girl - Ines Wrigley-Gignoux; Maya Finlay

Year 8 Girl - To be confirmed

te mata SCHOOL NEWS

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Newly founded Chronicle Team for 2024

Four students have been recently chosen for our amazing 2024 Chronicle team. Evie Malpass, Alliot Goodwin, Olivia Cowie and Ridge Skerman were the students chosen this year.

Evie loves dancing and is currently helping teach kids to dance.

Ridge is the only boy in the Chronicle team. He loves rugby and working as a team. Olivia loves soccer. She is very good and is determined to improve.

Myself, being the CEO of the team, loves swimming. I train in Hamilton once a week.

I think that the Chronicle team of 2024 is a great combination of kids and will be bringing you the latest & greatest from Te Mata each term.

by Alliot Goodwin

Harold the giraffe and the Life Education truck

This year

Te Mata was lucky to have Nicky and Harold, the giraffe, come and visit. It was a great opportunity to have them come and teach us young kids about the human body. All classes entered the life education truck at separate times. The seniors learned about drugs and alcohol and that it can be harmful to your body. The younger kids learnt about the different organs in the body, and how the heart works pumping blood around, and why it is important to eat well and exercise. They also learnt how the brain works, and about keeping the body safe.

Thanks to Nicky, we enjoyed our life education experience.

Ridge Skerman

Learn about the dangers of the ocean Inter School Swimming Sports 2024

Do

you know how to get out of a rip?

On Monday 11th March we were lucky enough to learn about how to be safe in the ocean.

If you are caught in a rip, you need to follow the three R’s: Relax, Raise your hand and Ride the wave until you pass the breaking waves. We identified a rip which is where there are crossing waves and discolored water.

Next it was the water activities, including mock rescues, beach games and water relays.

The day was very entertaining and I wanted to say a big thanks to the lifeguards, supporters and teachers for making this day happen.

waitetuna SCHOOL NEWS

Olivia Cowie

Thursday 14th March was a challenging but successful day for Te Mata students.

Results:

Freestyle 25m:

10yr 2nd Ollie Meyer, 3rd Harry Ongley, 11yr 2nd Olivia Cowie, 12yr 3rd Nelson Wright

Backstroke 25m:

10yr 2nd Ollie Meyer, 12yr 1st Alliot Goodwin, 1st Finn Cameron

Breast stroke 25m:

10yr 2nd Jesse Peacocke, 12yr 1st Alliot Goodwin,12yr 2nd Evie Malpass, 12yr 3rd Miller

Kirk

Freestyle 50m: 10yr 2nd Emily Gaustad, 10yr 1st Ollie Meyer, 12yr 2nd Nelson Wright

Backstroke 50m: 10yr 1st Ollie Meyer, 11yr 1st Olivia Cowie 11yr 2nd Sylvie Duggan Haughey, 12yr 1st Alliot Goodwin

Breast stroke 50m: 10yr 3rd Haidee Wright, 3rd Jesse Peacocke, 12yr 2nd Evie Malpass, 12yr 3rd Miller Kirk

Evie Malpass

This feature was made possible thanks to Meridian Energy, proudly supporting local schools in Raglan - visit meridianenergy.co.nz/powerup.

Wheels Week at Waitetuna School

Once a year all of Waitetuna School bring their wheels to school; this is called Wheels Week. Bikes, scooters, skateboards and rollerblades are all welcome to have a great time riding around school.

The rules are simple; bikes on one side of the school, everything else on the other side. Some people bring in a combination of two rides, for example a scooter with tires so it can ride on grass, and go on both sides of the school! Everyone enjoys this week of the year where everyone can go on one of the most brilliant inventions of man, the wheel.

Minus a few little falls and crashes, nobody gets hurt while speeding around the school on their wheels. There are lots of things that you can jump, wheelie, or speed down at Waitetuna. For example, the bike riders can zoom down the mound at the front of the school or around the rock garden right next to it! For the ones that aren’t on bikes you can shoot down the many concrete pathways or have races on the tennis court. The bikes can do the same thing; from drag races like rugby pole to rugby pole and tree to tree, or even a whole 200 metres around the field. Over all, Wheels Week is a time when all of the kids can have a really good time and we relish this fun occasion and we have asked Whaea Amanda, our Principal, to include this every term.

Waitetuna goes to Finlay Park Camp

Bobbing our heads to the beat of the music, taking turns playing songs. We were all so excited for our next upcoming adventure to Finlay Park. There were six people in my car. When we arrived, there were children running everywhere. I jumped out of the car and spotted a giant playground in the distance; sprinting towards it, I felt like I was going face-plant in the wet, soggy dirt.

Once we had settled in, we were offered the most delicious lasagna for dinner. I zipped up my jacket preparing to go out into the rain, hoping that the glow worms were worth it. We all piled into the boat; as I settled in my seat I could feel the water seeping through my shorts. The rain was pounding on our heads, the rain soaked my jacket, as we zoomed through the water I was getting colder and colder. My teeth were clattering together as the rain thudded heavier onto the water surface.

We rounded a corner, and I was stunned by the tiny little lights nestled onto the rock face. They were as bright and beautiful as the stars in the sky. Their reflection shimmered against the water. Charlie tapped me on the shoulder and pointed at some shiny lights hidden in the trees. The sun had long set over the horizon by the time we had reached the boat ramp. I made my way around the high ropes course, grasping the poles, trying to convince myself it's alright, so I wouldn’t start to panic. Once I had finished I walked over to the ladder climb; as fast as I could I tried to get to the top, my hands slipped every once and a while so it wasn’t that fast.

I zoned out, listening to the rain dripping onto the roof, but then Charlie tapped me on the shoulder and took me out of my trance, then I turned my attention to the safety talk about the go karts. I fixed myself into the driver's seat and pressed down the pedal, and then zoomed away from the starting line. Adrenaline pumping through my body. Once my two laps had finished, me and Charlie switched spots and she got to drive. Holding on for dear life, but also telling her to go faster, laughing and crying all together, having the best time!

The next day we headed to the flying fox. I pulled the harness up my leg, clipping into the seat of the flying fox. I squeezed the pole as tight as possible. Click, I rushed out of the gate, speeding through the air, my hair flying all over the place. All of a sudden it was done, it went too quick. Grabbing the rope and running as fast as I could up the hill, I reached the tyres. When I was a half a metre away from the top I felt myself start to tip backwards, so I quickly saved myself, grabbing the nearest tyre. I loved Finlay Park; my favourite activity was the Go Karts.

By Audrey

Winter is coming… and so are the Rats!

Before we all reach for our common rodenticides (rat bait) aka brodifacoum (anticoagulant poison) Please consider the dangers of poisoning your beloveds.

Most dogs will find it tasty and sniff it out anywhere its hidden, some will eat already poisoned rats. Cats also.

Signs normally develop within 18 to 36 hours of digestion. These might include difficulty breathing, weakness, lethargy, coughing, vomiting, blackened tarry faeces, pale mucous membranes, seizures, shaking, abdominal distention, and pain. But it can also take some days for signs to develop following exposure.

If you suspect your dog has recently eaten some bait, you must get to the vets ASAP. We will provide an emetic – a drug to make your dog vomit, before it has fully digested. If its too late, a treatment of vitamin K can also work. But don’t leave it too late as it can be deadly.

The best alternative to laying rat bait is to simply get a cat !!! Plenty of shelters, including our very own Whaingaroa Stray Animal Fund currently have some gorgeous felines ready to slay them rats!!

Building a new home

Financial

Mortgage advisor Brendan Brits. Contact 021 913 302 and email brendan.brits@ loanmarket.co.nz

For how small Raglan is, there’s been an absolute bucket load of new houses being built over the last few years and that will continue for years to come largely thanks to the Rangitahi development.

Having both built homes ourselves and having assisted hundreds of families build homes over the years, Brendan and I know that building your own home is one of the most rewarding milestones you can achieve. It can also be one of the most stressful times of your life – we’ve seen plenty of people at their wits end wondering why they ever decided to build.

When building a house, if the foundations aren’t right the rest of the project is in trouble. It’s the same with the finance – if the money’s not sorted properly before the build contract is signed, then you’re in for a fraught and stressful process.

Here are our top tips to make your build go smoothly:

1. Do your home work on your builder. Speak to several people that have recently completed builds with them – are they happy with the end result and how was the process? Ask if you can visit the homes to check the quality of work. Talk to people in the construction industry to make sure they’re paying their suppliers etc.

2. Get a build finance ‘pre-approval’ before going too far with your design/house plans. We’ve seen plenty of people who have spent a lot of time and money on house plans only to find out they can’t borrow enough to build their design. A pre-approval lets you know your budget and you can then design within that critical constraint.

3. Be very clear on any items that are excluded from your build contract. Asking your builder to put in writing a list of any exclusions can avoid some very awkward

Mortgage advisor Brett Wood. Contact Brett on 021 886 444 email brett.wood@loanmarket. co.nz

conversations and expensive overruns that you weren’t prepared for.

4. If considering a franchised ‘group home builder’, they often have in-house designers who will design the home at no charge. Whilst this cost saving can sound tempting, if you’re not able to get the design priced by outside builders you may get locked into the one builder and end up paying more in the end.

5. Don’t scrimp on the things you can’t change later, such as joinery etc. Get those unchangeable things right and save money on cheaper kitchens, bathrooms etc. that you can update down the track when finances allow.

6. Don’t sign the contract with the builder until your bank is 100% happy with everything. There’s quite a process to go through before signing the contract – you need to ensure the bank is happy with the specifications, inclusions & exclusions, provisional sums (estimates for some items of the build), drawdown schedule, etc. Once they’re happy with those, the bank will most likely want a Registered Valuer to visit the property with the plans, specs and contract and do an ‘as is’ and ‘when completed’ valuation. When this is then also signed off by the bank you can then sign the build contract (note we recommend you have your Lawyer review any contracts before signing.)

Doing the above will minimise the potential for things going wrong, but don’t think there won’t be any problems. Building a house is a large and complex project and there will be issues to deal with along the way. Be flexible and open to compromises but also stand your ground on the things that really matter. Go for it; moving in day will be one of the best moments of your life!

While the factors driving the housing market activity have shifted with the seasons, there’s one thing you can count on. With a unique blend of expertise, international networks and a suite of innovative marketing tools, Bayleys is the agency for all your property needs.

Residential, commercial, rural and lifestyle – we deliver the best results. Get in touch:

Mark Frost 022 150 2244

mark.frost@bayleys.co.nz

Graham Rope 021 222 7427

Michelle O’Byrne 021 969 878

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Stephen O’Byrne 021 969 848

stephen.obyrne@bayleys.co.nz

Residential / Commercial / Rural / Property Services

Brendan

Easter Weekend art exhibition at Wharf Gallery

Pop up show & serendipity, Xavier Meade and Wanda Barker at Wharf Gallery over Easter. Both were due to show their work 2024 in April & May, but as Wharf Gallery is closing those shows will not go ahead.

Xavier and Wanda are established Raglan artists with distinct yet complementary styles, and have shown their work together at various group shows over the years.

Xavier’s work is graphic, calligraphic, ink and acrylic on a range of delicate papers.

Wanda’s work on canvas is multilayered, text based, bright, acrylic, oil, fabric, glitter, beads & resin. Over three hundred people visited the show and there were many great conversations about the work.

In light of the current challenges, the council wishes to discuss some important decisions affecting the present and future.

This year, instead of updating the Long Term Plan, they have opted for a one-year Enhanced Annual Plan, enabling them to address pressing issues such as affordability and changes in government legislation. The council acknowledges the financial strain on the community and aims to explore ways to lower costs while maintaining essential services.

from Waikato District Council Let’s talk about the draft 2024/25 Annual Plan Hamilton

Despite a proposed significant increase in rates, it is essential to sustain vital infrastructure and services. Rising costs, especially in essential areas like water management, are a nationwide issue.

The council relies heavily on rates for funding, but increased regulations from central government add pressure. Transportation, primarily funded through grants, remains a costly priority.

The future of water services also demands attention, with substantial investments required to meet standards and

Raglan 32 Wainui Road

Raglan’s Best Kept Secret

Embrace the ever-changing view and relax. This elevated property is positioned perfectly to capture unobstructed views over the Marine Parade boat ramp, Raglan Holiday Park, Marine Parade beach, the airfield, Whaingaroa Harbour and out across the bar. The open plan living with raked ceilings has a feeling of spaciousness and flows out to a conservatory, deck and front yard. At the rear is a sunken paved courtyard to relax and entertain. A gas fire will create a lovely ambient feel through the cooler months while the heat pump will ensure year-round comfort. An added bonus is the solar assisted hot water. Two driveways, Wainui Road and Whitley Street allow for extra parking and suitable for boats and campers etc and the double garaging with high stud ceilings and one door will definitely house boats, cars or SUV’s. Located within an easy walk to the Raglan township, cafes, bars, restaurants, art galleries, bus services and easy access to Ngarunui beach, Manu and Whale Bay.

community needs. The council encourages input on the draft Annual Plan, emphasising the importance of collaboration in addressing the district's financial challenges. Residents are invited to join discussions at the upcoming Drop-In Session or share their thoughts online. Let's work together for a sustainable future.

Let’s talk about our Draft Annual Plan. Draft Annual Plan Drop-In Session - Friday 12th April 6.30pm-8pm Raglan Town Hall.

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Tender To be delivered by 12pm 24 April 2024, to Harcourts, 85 Rostrevor St, Hamilton (unless sold prior)

View Sat 3.30-4.10pm, Sun 12.00-12.40pm www.harcourts.co.nz/HM55487

Tony Kerapa  M 021 284 8633  P 834 0985

tony.kerapa@harcourts.co.nz

Gaurav Puri  M 021 110 2391  P 07 839 5085 gaurav.puri@harcourts.co.nz

RAGLAN 162 Checkley Road

Modern Country Living

RAGLAN 34 Manukau Road

RAGLAN 77 Wallis Street

RAGLAN 34 Manukau Road

Elevated Sunny Section

RAGLAN 34 Manukau Road Elevated Sunny Section

Elevated Sunny Section

good use of space. This home is ideal for couples or families seeking rural tranquility. This 9,400m² property boasts a large shed and additional room for a workshop, garden storage and tack room as well as a solar-powered energy system.

downstairs. A charming twobedroom second house offers even more flexibility. The native bush and wildlife, vibrant gardens, fruit trees and direct access to the harbour will delight nature lovers.

Step inside the beautiful two-bedroom dwelling and enjoy the natural light that fills the spacious, open-plan living areas. The functional layout makes good use of space. This home is ideal for couples or families seeking rural tranquility. This 9,400m² property boasts a large shed and additional room for a workshop, garden storage and tack room as well as a solar-powered energy system.

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RAGLAN 77 Wallis Street

RAGLAN 77 Wallis Street

RAGLAN 162 Checkley Road

RAGLAN 77 Wallis Street

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Best Views in Raglan

Best Views in Raglan

Modern Country Living

Best Views in Raglan

This three-bedroom home offers an incredible opportunity to enjoy a holiday lifestyle all year. Two bathrooms, one upstairs and one downstairs offer convenience and comfort. The downstairs area is set up as a studio unit, complete with a lounge, kitchenette, and a bedroom. The partially fenced section spans 794m² and has stunning water views as well as private access to the wharf.

This three-bedroom home offers an incredible opportunity to enjoy a holiday lifestyle all year. Two bathrooms, one upstairs and one downstairs offer convenience and comfort. The downstairs area is set up as a studio unit, complete with a lounge, kitchenette, and a bedroom. The partially fenced section spans 794m² and has stunning water views as well as private access to the wharf.

This three-bedroom home offers an incredible opportunity to enjoy a holiday lifestyle all year. Two bathrooms, one upstairs and one downstairs offer convenience and comfort. The downstairs area is set up as a studio unit, complete with a lounge, kitchenette, and a bedroom. The partially fenced section spans 794m² and has stunning water views as well as private access to the wharf.

Step inside the beautiful two-bedroom dwelling and enjoy the natural light that fills the spacious, open-plan living areas. The functional layout makes good use of space. This home is ideal for couples or families seeking rural tranquility. This 9,400m² property boasts a large shed and additional room for a workshop, garden storage and tack room as well as a solar-powered energy system.

pggwre.co.nz/HAM39104

pggwre.co.nz/HAM39104

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$1.479M GST Inclusive

$1.479M GST Inclusive

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RAGLAN 697 Maungatawhiri Road

RAGLAN 697 Maungatawhiri Road

RAGLAN 697 Maungatawhiri Road

RAGLAN 697 Maungatawhiri Road

Charming 1950's Home with Acreage

Charming 1950's Home with Acreage

Charming 1950's Home with Acreage

Charming 1950's Home with Acreage

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This well positioned elevated section of 607m2 with great views and all day sun is an ideal location to build your dream home. This is an opportunity to own a residential section with few covenants to restrict your build, keeping costs down! The section has connections to town water, town sewage and fast fibre. Geotech report is available, call Richard Thomson today.

This well positioned elevated section of 607m2 with great views and all day sun is an ideal location to build your dream home. This is an opportunity to own a residential section with few covenants to restrict your build, keeping costs down! The section has connections to town water, town sewage and fast fibre. Geotech report is available, call Richard Thomson today. $375,000 GST Inclusive

This well positioned elevated section of 607m2 with great views and all day sun is an ideal location to build your dream home. This is an opportunity to own a residential section with few covenants to restrict your build, keeping costs down! The section has connections to town water, town sewage and fast fibre. Geotech report is available, call Richard Thomson today.

one downstairs offer convenience and comfort. The downstairs area is set up as a studio unit, complete with a lounge, kitchenette, and a bedroom. The partially fenced section spans 794m² and has stunning water views as well as private access to the wharf.

pggwre.co.nz/HAM38365

pggwre.co.nz/HAM38365

pggwre.co.nz/HAM39104

pggwre.co.nz/HAM38365

WHATAWHATA 45 Ferguson Road

WHATAWHATA 45 Ferguson Road

WAITETUNA 881b Old Mountain Road

WHATAWHATA 45 Ferguson Road

Escape City Living Here

Escape City Living Here

Spectacular Lifestyle

Escape City Living Here

This lovely parcel of bare land presents an opportunity to set the foundation for your dream lifestyle. With a 5,062m² flat contour, this property is a perfect canvas, and provides ample space for landscaping, outdoor entertainment areas, and recreational activities. Located just 3km from Whatawhata and 11km from Dinsdale Shopping Centre, this property boasts a prime position within a scenic rural area.

This lovely parcel of bare land presents an opportunity to set the foundation for your dream lifestyle. With a 5,062m² flat contour, this property is a perfect canvas, and provides ample space for landscaping, outdoor entertainment areas, and recreational activities. Located just 3km from Whatawhata and 11km from Dinsdale Shopping Centre, this property boasts a prime position within a scenic rural area.

This lovely parcel of bare land presents an opportunity to set the foundation for your dream lifestyle. With a 5,062m² flat contour, this property is a perfect canvas, and provides ample space for landscaping, outdoor entertainment areas, and recreational activities. Located just 3km from Whatawhata and 11km from Dinsdale Shopping Centre, this property boasts a prime position within a scenic rural area.

The layout of this modern, four bedroom, two bathroom family home is exceptional with multiple inside and outside areas and lovely rural views from each bedroom. Enjoy the ducted aircon, smart vent heating and multi-zone inbuilt sound system. The master bedroom has a generous walk-in wardrobe and ensuite with double head shower. The 1.235ha land is beautifully landscaped yet easy to maintain.

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pggwre.co.nz/HAM38610

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This charming 1950's weatherboard home has been recently relocated to this site with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, an outdoor entertainment area and ample space for a small family or a couple. Be captivated by the amazing rural outlook. The rolling contour of the land is ideal for livestock, grazing, horses, and more. There is a round barn to store equipment, and a vast 16.34ha to bring your dreams to life. 2

This charming 1950's weatherboard home has been recently relocated to this site with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, an outdoor entertainment area and ample space for a small family or a couple. Be captivated by the amazing rural outlook. The rolling contour of the land is ideal for livestock, grazing, horses, and more. There is a round barn to store equipment, and a vast 16.34ha to bring your dreams to life.

This charming 1950's weatherboard home has been recently relocated to this site with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, an outdoor entertainment area and ample space for a small family or a couple. Be captivated by the amazing rural outlook. The rolling contour of the land is ideal for livestock, grazing, horses, and more. There is a round barn to store equipment, and a vast 16.34ha to bring your dreams to life.

This charming 1950's weatherboard home has been recently relocated to this site with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, an outdoor entertainment area and ample space for a small family or a couple. Be captivated by the amazing rural outlook. The rolling contour of the land is ideal for livestock, grazing, horses, and more. There is a round barn to store equipment, and a vast 16.34ha to bring your dreams to life.

pggwre.co.nz/HAM38732

pggwre.co.nz/HAM38732

pggwre.co.nz/HAM38732

pggwre.co.nz/HAM38732

$1.45M Plus GST (if any)

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RAGLAN 104 Te Papatapu Road

Work From Home

WAITETUNA 12B Bush View Drive

Solitude, Serenity and Space

RAGLAN 104 Te Papatapu Road Work From Home

From Home This modern three-bedroom, two-bathroom home is perfect for a family, it boasts both style and comfort in its design.

is perfect for

This modern three-bedroom, two-bathroom home is perfect for a family, it boasts both style and comfort in its design. The land is perfect for lifestyle living at just under 7,500m2 and currently fenced into three paddocks. The surrounding area is all farmland, offering views and privacy. The large shed is a great asset and is set up for almost any commercial food business with a compliant commercial kitchen.

This modern three-bedroom, two-bathroom home is perfect for a family, it boasts both style and comfort in its design. The land is perfect for lifestyle living at just under 7,500m2 and currently fenced into three paddocks. The surrounding area is all farmland, offering views and privacy. The large shed is a great asset and is set up for almost any commercial food business with a compliant commercial kitchen.

living at just under 7,500m2 and currently fenced into three paddocks. The surrounding area is all farmland, offering views and privacy. The large shed is a great asset and is set up for almost any commercial food business with a compliant commercial kitchen.

Great views, elevation and a sunny lifestyle on an approximately 2.41ha (more or less) section imbued with nature await you here, up a quiet lane mere minutes (3km) from the Waitetuna community. The 302m2 modern, open plan home has strong architectural lines, making a statement with its full height windows and sunken living areas at the heart of the home.

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pggwre.co.nz/HAM38717 RAGLAN 104 Te Papatapu Road

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107 Rangitahi Road Raglan

Price By Negotiation

The vendors have discovered their perfect home, are highly motivated, and have set a definitive timeline - making it imperative to view this property at your earliest convenience! Crafted by the award - winning Anthem Homes and meticulously refined by its current owners, this one-year-old residence can be your forever home, a lock-and-leave haven, or a lucrative rental investment. Archhitecturally designed for seamless living, this quality home revolves around the 2.7m stud, open-plan living area and a well appointed kitchen.

7 Rangitahi Road Raglan

Price $499,000

535m2

Premium location ! Craft your dream home or bach in this sought-after Stage One - The Village location, on the elevated 535 sqm site. This 535sqm, freehold section offers unparalleled views of the Estuary, Mount Karioi, and the enchanting Raglan Golf Club. With water access just across the road, your days will be filled with the pleasures of waterfront living.

25E Violet Street Raglan

Price Deadline Sale - 24/04/24

This outstanding property offers an excellent lock-up-and-leave opportunity, making it perfect for those seeking a low-maintenance lifestyle or looking for an ideal retirement or first home. Situated in an ideal location, this townhouse boasts a stunning north-facing aspect with expansive views overlooking the harbour and beyond. This home will be sold fully furnished, making it the perfect opportunity to move in seamlessly and start enjoying the unique lifestyle Raglan has to offer. With its proximity to town and the waters edge close by, everything you need is within walking distance.

this weekend with Ray White Raglan

Saturday 13 April 10.00

26 Main Road, Raglan $850,000

11.00 - 11.45am 1 Lorenzen Bay Road, Raglan

11.00 - 11.45am 233 Maungatawhiri Road, Raglan By Negotiation

11.00 - 11.45am

Sunday 14 April

AUCTION

28 Upper Wainui Road, Raglan

Situated on a site ideal for the purchaser looking for a getaway to nature. A stunning, fun, bright and modern kitchen welcomes you with open plan living leading out to the covered decking. From here you can capture the serene bushy outlook with glimpses of the ocean and Mt Karioi. Offering two double bedrooms with wardrobes, a combined bathroom and a tucked away laundry. A very simple yet classy home. Enjoy the peace and tranquility when you meander down the path and discover your own native bush wonderland. Tuis are your constant companion and their call echoes through the bush. Established citrus and other fruit trees add to the delights of the low maintenance grounds. The potential here is huge. Situated close to surf and bush walks. A five minute drive takes you to the cafes and shops of Raglan.

what’s on

LET’S TALK ABOUT OUR DRAFT ANNUAL PLAN. Draft Annual Plan Drop-In Session

- Friday 12th April 6.30pm-8pm Raglan Town Hall.

FLOWIDUS @ THE YOT CLUB, Saturday 13 April from 9pm.

MUNGO’S HI FI

JSTAR + CAT & KINGat the YOT Club, Sunday 14th April 6pm-1am

CROP SWAP. First and third Sundays of the month. 9.30 -10.30am at Bowling Club, James Street. Bring anything from the kitchen or garden to swap – seedlings, plants, produce, preserves, baking. It’s not direct swapping, we share abundance, and everyone gets a bit of everything! All welcome

RAGLAN GROWERS MARKET Held weekly

Fridays 5-7pm at 1 Stewart Street.

For Sale

FIREWOOD DRY, DELIVERED. Phone 021 0771524. Trailer Load Pine $205, Oldman Pine $210, Gum - $215

RAGLAN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY NEXT MEETING

WHAINGAROA REPAIR CAFE

Saturday April 13th 10am - 12pm Stewart St hall We welcome you to bring your broken items to be assessed and repaired by our amazing volunteers on the second Saturday of every month.

FRIENDS OF KAITOKE WALKWAY meet on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays every month at 9am to remove pest plants and restore the native environment. Email Whāingaroaweed busters@gmail.com for the meeting point.

MUSICIANS NIGHT AT THE YARD - OPEN MIC NIGHT. Raglan Every Wednesday at the YARD from 7pm Acoustic Jams and bands welcome 3 song rule no 10 min epics sign up from 6.30pm kick off at 7pm

CALL FOR ARTISTS

Tuesday 16 April at 1pm in the Church Hall, Stewart Street. Topic - Preserving: dehydrating, bottling, making chutney, pickles and jam. Floral Art theme – Anzac Day. Normal competitions, display table, Garden Vibes, raffle, tea and biscuits. All welcome. email:

Entries invited for wall-hung works on the theme Iridescent – all mediums welcome. Work should include elements of iridescence, lustre or brilliance. For full details email shona@ raglanartscentre.co.nz

RAGLAN ARTS WEEKEND REGISTRATION

Registration open until 30 April, limited places –www.raglanartsweekend.nz/registration/

EXHIBITION – UNTIL 17 APRIL

Fundraiser – donated works for sale. Open 10-2 Mon – Fri.

LIVE AND LOCAL – FRIDAY 12 APRIL

A showcase for local performers, from songwriters to comedy: this month featuring Ngaronoa Renata, Freddy Limbert and Brian Wilson. 7.30-9.30pm, doors open 7pm. Koha entry. Licensed bar and café open.

RAGLAN CREATIVE MARKET – SUNDAY 14

APRIL 10am – 2pm at the Old School, 5 Stewart Street. For more info - www.raglanmarket.com

WHAINGAROA RAGLAN WRITERS WORLD

PROGRAM – APRIL

POETRY COMPETITION: WHAT DOES ANZAC

MEAN TO YOU? Whāingaroa Raglan Writers Group invite school students to express what the ANZAC spirit means to you. Pick up an entry form from the Old School Arts Centre, download one on the website or enter online - www. raglanartscentre.co.nz/creative-raglan-events/ wrww/

GALLERY BOOK SHOP – 22 – 28 APRIL

Our pop up bookstore featuring books from many of our local authors will be open from 10am to 2pm (closed Anzac day).

WRITING CRITIQUE GROUP – TUESDAY 23 APRIL A supportive writing critique group with Ann Neville, to learn from each other and develop skills. 7pm, koha entry.

MAJOR (RETIRED) LINDSAY AMNER –WEDNESDAY 24 APRIL Lindsay owns one of the best collections of the NZ Official War Histories and will talk about how this unique series of books came to be. Lindsay will bring a number of the more interesting books and use them to illustrate his discussion of the landings and some of the more significant battles of the Gallipoli campaign on the night before Anzac Day. 7pm, koha entry.

OLD SCHOOL READERS CLUB – FRIDAY 26

APRIL Open to anyone who wants to share the joy of reading with others on a general theme. Theme ‘Any book related to Raglan Whaingaroa’. 10.30am – 12.30pm, koha entry.

ELIZABETH AMOORE – FRIDAY 26 APRIL

Third-generation Raglanite Liz loves history, and she particularly enjoys researching the history of this area. Come and hear about methods she used over a period of more than two years. 7pm, koha entry.

RAGLAN MUSEUM – SATURDAY 27 APRIL

Join Barbara Day for a tour of our wonderful museum. Barbara will talk about the history of the museum and its exhibits. 1pm.

CLAY VASE WORKSHOP – SATURDAY 4 MAY

A 2-hour taster workshop with Justine Davies, 10am – 12pm. $85 per person including materials and firing. Book online www. raglanartscentre.co.nz

REGULAR EVENTS

AT THE OLD SCHOOL

WONKA (PG | 116 mins) Sat 20 Apr 5pm

THE CONVERT (R13 | 119 mins) Sat 20 Apr 7.30pm THE

Ragtimers Ukulele Group 2nd and every subsequent Wed 4pm

Clay Shed Members’ Night weekly on Wed 5-7pm

Karioi Quilts & Crafts Monthly on 2nd Thurs, 10am

Raglan Art Group Monthly on 1st Fri, 10am Backgammon Club Monthly on last Fri, 5pm

Mens’ Group Wed 17 April 7pm, then fortnightly

Contact 825 0023 | www.raglanartscentre.co.nz/

Notice of herbicide spraying

Waikato Regional Council advises that under Resource Consent 124871 spraying of pest plants growing in aquatic and semi-aquatic locations will continue over the next three months.

Pest plants to be sprayed are listed in the Regional Pest Management Plan and include (but are not limited to): alligator weed, Manchurian wild rice, sagittaria, Senegal tea, spartina and yellow flag iris. Herbicides to be used are haloxyfop, imazapyr, metsulfuron-methyl and triclopyr. Application method is location dependent and may be by helicopter, gun and hose, mistblower or knapsack.

Operational areas are spread throughout the region and include (but are not limited to):

Lakes Whangape and Waikare

• Te Otamanui Lagoon

• Waihou, Piako and Ohinemuri rivers

• Waikato River (from Horotiu to Port Waikato)

• Whangamarino and Maramarua rivers

• numerous smaller urban and rural sites.

Spraying is weather dependent and will occur during daylight hours on any day, including weekends but excluding public holidays.

For more information or to request to be notified visit

www.waikatoregion.govt.nz/aquaticspraying or call Waikato Regional Council’s biosecurity pest plants team on 0800 800 401.

Occupiers who have already requested to be notified will be contacted prior to spraying.

CDA McLay Chief Executive

www.waikatoregion.govt.nz

TE UKU SCHOOL OUT-OF-ZONE ENROLMENTS

TERM 2 - 4, 2024

Enrolment at Te Uku School is governed by an enrolment scheme.

The Board has determined that the following places are available to out-ofzone students:

X17 Year 0/1 places

For students seeking enrolment within the enrolment period of the rest of 2024, the deadline for receipt of out-of-zone applications is 3:00 pm on Monday 29 April 2024. Please fill in the “Enrolment enquiry form” on our website, or call into the school office.

Parents of students who live within zone should also apply by this date to assist the school to plan appropriately for the rest of the year. Students who live in zone are entitled to enrol at the school.

Enrolment enquiry forms may be collected from the school office or found on our website https://www.teuku.school.nz under “Enrolment at Te Uku School’.

If the out-of-zone applications exceeds the number of places available, students will be selected by ballot supervised by a Justice of the Peace, a Practicing Lawyer or a Police Officer in accordance with Section 11G (1) of the Education Ace 1989.

If a ballot for out-of-zone places is required, it will be held by Wednesday the 1st of May, 2024.

Parents will be informed of the outcome fo the ballot within 4 school days.

Raglan 112B Newton Road

Open Home

Best

view

of the Bridal Veil Falls, hands down.

The Newton Homestead was originally positioned in the very best location to capture the very best views of the Waireinga, Bridal Veil Falls and her surrounding reserve and to this day she arguably still retains this honour. Of lesser and more common views this area offers, the Homestead provides generous vistas out towards, Aotea, Kawhia and onwards to Albatross Point as well as the ever changing and somewhat moody Mt Karioi. The homestead was built in an era of practicality when timber was cheap and 'big bones' were the norm, with separate Kitchen/ Dining, a ginormous Lounge and 4 bedrooms.

4 1 1

Deadline Sale closes Thursday 9th May, 2024 at 4.00pm, (unless sold prior)

View Sat 13 Apr 1.00 - 2.00pm

Web pb.co.nz/RGL165650

Mark Crarer

M 027 433 6083

Debbie Crarer

M 027 253 6344

Raglan 397 Ruapuke Road

Open Home

5 acre compact farmlet

It is rare to find a compact farmlet with as much on offer as 397 Ruapuke Road. For starters, the modern 2-bedroom home lies well for the morning sun and is tucked away from the prevailing westerly wind. The home is warm with double-glazed joinery throughout, a wood burner is on-hand to heat the spacious open plan Lounge, Dining and Kitchen quickly and the rest of the home with ease. The home is in tip top condition with plenty of internal storage, a separate laundry and 2 toilets. All of this comes complete with a garage/ shed/ workshop that could easily house the boat and other 'stuff'.

Deadline Sale closes Friday 10th May, 2024 at 4.00pm, (unless sold prior)

View Sat 13 Apr 12.00 - 12.45pm