The Raglan Chronicle

Issue #828

August 8th, 2024

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n the last two weeks, Raglan Police has received 25 reports, including: •

6 x Family Harm incidents ranging from family arguments to physical assaults and breaches of Protection Orders; • 2 x Serious Assaults (nonfamily); • 4 x Dishonesty offences including Burglary (1), Obtain

by Deception (Fraud) (1), Shoplifting (2); • 2 x Mental Health incidents; What is going on in our town?

There has been a spike in serious assaults of late, both family-related and non-family-related, resulting in offenders being arrested and charged with serious offences. The ferocity of some of these assaults is astounding, especially considering that in all cases, the victims are known to the offenders.

Alcohol was a driver in two of these assaults, but in all cases, the decision to assault someone instead of walking away lies squarely with the offender.

They should then be held accountable for their unacceptable behaviour.

Methamphetamine and other drug use is also prevalent in many assaults.

Road Safety Reminder I have been asked to mention watching out for cyclists around town, especially at intersections. We all look for vehicles to give way to. Take an extra second or two to look again for motorcyclists and cyclists. They can be hard to see at first glance when you’re not consciously looking for them. We have some narrow roads with very little shoulder area for

cyclists. Vehicles towing boat trailers can be especially hazardous to cyclists.

Give them space and time.

New Officer in Town We welcome Constable Jason Ford to the Raglan Police Station. He was a road policing officer in his former role, so watch out… he is keen to get stuck in. He has only been here for a short time but already he has seen some appalling driving behaviour on SH23.

He will have a strong focus on keeping people safe on our highway. Excessive speed and poor driving behaviour will not be tolerated.

Remember, many of the town roads are now 40km/h, and there are several 60km/h areas that used to be 80km/h and 100km/h – heading out of town on SH23 and on Wainui Road from Poihakena Marae heading out to Whale Bay. Driving speeds need to be adjusted accordingly.

Jason and his family are still settling in. They are pleased to be here, we are pleased they are here, and I know you will welcome them into the community.

Stay warm and dry, and please be kind to each other.

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No question why Raglan pub’s going off on once-quiet nights

by Edith Symes

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A TRUSTED PARTNER IN YOUR LEGAL AFFAIRS Kevin does an "amazing job" as quizmaster on Trivia Tuesdays, says Fiona of HVH's most consistently popular event.

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eek nights downtown at the Harbour View Hotel have rarely been so popular – and there’s no question what’s pulling in the punters. It’s quizzing.

Trivia Tuesdays are drawing scores of locals from their homes, even mid winter, for the warmth and ambience of the old pub where the weekly ‘Believe It or Not’ syndicated quiz sets the scene for some lively if not raucous entertainment.

Quizmaster Kevin Holmes can vouch for the fact both bars are typically full on Tuesdays, formerly one of the pub’s quietest nights. He can see this for himself from his vantage point behind the counter of the public bar – where a dozen or so teams of amped-up quizzers sit noisily at reserved tables – through to the Veranda Bar where the non-quizzers are now relegated for that quiet, or not-so-quiet, drink.

Kevin – one-time chief of Raglan’s volunteer fire service, more recently Waikato fire investigator – reckons trivia nights are a lot of fun and have grown exponentially since starting up about two years ago, soon after publican Fiona Gates took over the establishment and aimed to “get the old girl firing again”.

She’s done that in spades with a full Monday to Sunday schedule of activities, ranging from a members’ draw on Thursday nights through to karaoke nights and a popular monthly science night on Wednesdays, all targeted principally at the Raglan community.

But the weekly quiz night has become the most consistently popular event, she says, attracting a “very loyal following” of up to 16 teams, including regulars like those from Raglan Radio, Four Square and the Kereopa whanau. There’s also usually a young team or two from the downtown backpackers hostel who are eager to mix with, and occasionally show up, the locals.

Kevin does an “amazing job” as quizmaster, Fiona enthuses, and is a big part of her own very committed pub team. He keeps things rollicking along, calling out the questions on his laptop screen. The questions are duplicated for all to see on several big screens high up around the public bar.

He also does the all-important marking, with teams of anywhere between two and eight members vying for first, second and third prizes of $100, $50 and $25 nightly.

A long-time local, Kevin was keen to step into the role of quizmaster and “give it a go”.

He’s used to public speaking, which helps, and strives to make each quiz night a good

one with more than a few quips bandied about.

He reckons he’s learned heaps himself from doing the quiz routine weekly. “And I enjoy it.”

Fiona’s starting up some new activities like a wine options evening, and is thinking about a singles night. Meantime a fairly recent rejuvenation of the all-weather garden bar has paid off with live music gigs booked right through to the end of the year.

The Harbour View will also be included in Radio Hauraki’s beer garden tour, Fiona says, for the alternative cricket commentary in October.

And the pub’s first Oktoberfest is being planned complete with roasted meat on a spit, specially branded HVH steins plus – if it can be found – a German oompah band. “I want people to dress up and have fun,” says Fiona spiritedly.

A Mudsharks “farewell tour” is on the cards too. That would see Raglan’s legendary old blues line-up performing where they started out – at the Harbour View – way back in the eighties.

Trivia Tuesdays kick off at 7pm. Good fun with good mates! Book your table from 6pm.

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Unleash the Power of Poetry - celebrating National Poetry Day in Whaingaroa from Raglan Community Arts Council

Local poet, Rata Gordon.

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he Whaingaroa Writers World Programme (WRWW) for August

Poetry slam event in which everyone is welcome to participate.

celebrates National Poetry Day with a Poetry Writing Workshop, a Poetry

Local poet Rata Gordon will present a poetry writing workshop to explore the ways that writing poetry can bring us into a world of rich sensory engagement and pleasure.

Competition for students, and a Slam

Participants will experiment with the ways writing itself can be a pleasurable act, and explore the theme of 'finding our pleasure' through reading and writing poetry.

Rata is a poet, open floor movement teacher, registered arts therapist and creative mentor. Rata's poems have been published widely, and her book Second Person was published in 2020 by Te Herenga Waka University Press. Rata has over a decade's experience of facilitating group spaces that are both settling for the nervous system, and creatively inspiring www.ratagordon.com.

Students from Years 7 to 13 can participate with poets throughout the world to ‘unleash the power of poetry’. Entries are open now for the Whaingaroa Poetry Writing competition.

To enter, either pick up an entry form from the Old School or visit the website. Write a poem of up to 28 lines maximum and either email or deliver to the Old School to be eligible for a prize – deadline date 4pm Thursday 15 August. All poems will be displayed in the gallery of the Old School during the gallery book shop open 17-23 August. Winners will be announced and prizes presented at The Wharf Restaurant 6pm on National Poetry Day. Make it a real celebration and stay for the Poetry Slam.

Looking for fun and excitement? Come and listen, or better still, participate in a Poetry Slam. When? On National Poetry Day Friday 23rd August, 7pm at The Wharf Restaurant and Bar. Bring along one or two poems and have some fun. Poems limited to 2 minutes in length. All welcome.

Don’t forget about our regular and popular monthly events with the Writers' Support

Group which meet the last Tuesday of the month and the Old School Readers’ Club on the 4th Friday of the month – both events are koha on the door to cover room hire and everybody is welcome to attend.

The gallery bookstore featuring books from local authors will also be open daily 1723 August 10am- 2pm and will also showcase the student competition poetry.

Shout out to, and thank you for, the funding support which makes these events come alive from Raglan Lions, Waikato District Council Creative Communities Scheme and Phantom Billstickers.

• Whaingaroa Poetry Writing Competition open now until 4pm Thursday 15 August • Gallery book shop open daily 17-23 August 10am – 2pm • Poetic Pleasure’ poetry workshop with Rata Gordon entry fee $15 or pay what you can | 10-1pm Saturday 17 August • Readers' Club National Poetry Day | 10.30am Friday 23rd August • Poetry Slam National Poetry Day | 7pm Friday 23 August • Writers' Support Group | 7pm Tuesday 30 August All events take place at the Raglan Old School Arts Centre, 5 Stewart St except for the Poetry Slam competition held at The Wharf Restaurant and Bar, 43 Rose Street, Raglan Check out www.raglanartscentre.co.nz for more info or contact Jacqueline Anderson: jacqueline@raglanartscentre.co.nz or Ann Neville: annlneville@gmail.com

Buddy seats installed at local schools T

he Chronicle chats to Tim Turner who has delivered schools crafted timber buddy seats to encourage connection.

I came across the idea online; a school in the UK had a buddy seat and if anyone at the school felt a little down or lonely, they sat on the seat. Anyone feeling open to sharing would come sit and chat. I loved the idea and made 3 seats for Aum Festival and they were so well received I decided to do something a little closer to home too.

A couple of calls to friends in the building industry and some online searching and I had all the materials needed.

Inglewood Timber in Taranaki gave me all the wood and freighted free too.

Thanks to Anon supplier in Hamilton for all the screws and bolts to assemble and install, and Harty's for brackets to fix to concrete.

Raglan Auto and Marine lent me their little truck to deliver to the schools and I am thankful to all our sponsors without whom this project would not have come to fruition.

Raglan Area School received 2 for both school levels.

Te Uku and Te Mata also have them, as well as the Raglan Kindy on Stewart St. I’m making Waitetuna school one this week.

The material is untreated timber so each of the schools will get their art classes involved to prime and paint with each school’s own flavour, so the kids will be involved with the

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process and make some good connections to the concept of the project too.

I work from my creative space at home where I create mixed media artworks from found and recycled materials; I work with metal, wood and also do digital imagery. An exhibition is in the pipeline.

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Power our Rangers into the future By the Karioi Project team

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unding an environmental project can be a very bumpy ride!

Join us as we roll out our second ever ‘Give a Little’ campaign - in 15 years! We’re pretty excited to launch this fundraising campaign tomorrow - the 9th of August.

We invite you to help us raise $30,000 over the next two weeks to purchase an off-road Utility Task Vehicle (UTV).

This will allow our team of rangers to work more effectively and efficiently to maintain and expand the current network of hundreds of kilometres of predator control lines, and thousands of traps and bait stations over 3000 hectares.

This campaign has been in the making for some time because we wanted to create something that would get you inspired about the work on the maunga and bring you a few mid-winter laughs too - so be sure to find us on social media, on our website KarioiProject.co.nz, or directly through the QR code.

The biodiversity work we do every day is incredibly rewarding - but it’s also a HARD slog! So this campaign is for our great team of rangers who do the mahi day in, day out trapping, baiting, track cutting, monitoring and so much more!

Join us to give them a little joy and a hand too!

And if we raise more than $30,000? Every additional dollar raised will go towards purchasing a much-needed van for our Education programme.

Please share this campaign with your friends and family.

Let’s give nature the voice it deserves and our team a hand up the maunga!

Exhibition: Winds of Change from the Raglan Art Group

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inds of Change is a very open title for the Raglan Art group’s exhibition this coming weekend. It has resonance to this time of year in that Matariki signals a change of season.

And as the equinox approaches so do the winds.

Winds can often be a part of landscape scenes, blowing clouds and waves and trees. Winds of Change also refers to changes made by our artists, in some cases changing styles or, more frequently, using new materials or new approaches.

Helma van der Pasch is a self taught artist who works with acrylic and loves the freedom mixed media gives her to express herself. She lives at Ruapuke with her son who works with wood.

Lois Brooks hangs mostly with Raglan Art, and has a grind about connections. Most of her work is related to it and intends to convey thoughts about connection and disconnection in our constantly changing world.

Toni Kingstone has been a full-time artist since 2019, working predominantly in acrylic, metallic pigments and resin to create flowing, abstract seascapes and landscapes that capture the mystical light of dusk and dawn. Toni has enjoyed success in numerous exhibitions and regional art shows and has taken part in the annual Raglan Arts Weekend since 2017.

In other news, Catherine Houston had two paintings accepted into the Tasman National Art Awards to be held in Mapua, Nelson on Sept 28.

Also in September, Te Pahu School is holding an Art Auction on the 25th. Each student is creating a piece to sell and local artists are invited to contribute a piece (or a number of pieces) to be sold by the auctioneer. The commission on sales will go towards fundraising efforts.

Winds of Change Exhibition: August 10th -11th at the Raglan Town Hall Supper Room from 10am - 4pm.

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Catching up on winter news from Iso W

e caught up with the Iso crew to find out what's new at the bistro.

Whats the news over winter for Iso? Our chef Caleb has created some delicious new dishes, such as our wild mushroom risotto with truffle, and of course, we have had some incredible feedback from our ‘melt in your mouth’ lamb shoulder.

We’ve brought in some fun little evenings, including ‘Backgammon with Jazz n’ Blues’ on Tuesday, ‘Date Night’ Wednesday, which includes a complimentary dessert, and of course - our fun ‘Beats n’ Eats’ weekends with a selection of local DJ‘s to entertain you during and after dinner.

Are you offering takeaways over winter?

We are offering takeaway, but also, we’ve brought in a delivery service too this winter, for those wanting to stay indoors. This ranges from Greenslade Road, to Whale Bay. Our takeaway menu can be found on our website isobarraglan.nz and is available between Sunday - Wednesday each week.

Are you taking a break?

Yes, but not for too long! We take a lot of pride in the look and feel of Iso, so we have decided to close for ten days for maintenance and a spring clean. We will be reopening on the 14th August, and get ready for it....our annual snow party is to follow!

August for our annual snow party. We are collaborating with Cardrona Distillery this year, shaking up some of the best cocktails you’ve seen yet, using only the finest ingredients from the South. We will have our full dinner menu on, with some exciting new additions, and of course, a stellar DJ line up ;) We also have Sky Sports coming, with a

We would like to take this opportunity to thank our local patrons who have continued to support us over winter. We realise times are

What can we expect when you return?

big drop down screen out the back so we can

We will open with a bang by bringing you an evening to remember on Saturday the 17th

play those big events, including the Americas

tough out there, so we are incredibly grateful

Cup coverage in September and October.

for your business. We will continue to bring

you the best possible dining experience we can. Thank you!

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Sweet success with Surf's Up Donuts

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his week, we have a special treat as we chat with a group of enterprising young people who turned their school holiday time into a thriving small business.

Billie, Juno, Casmir, and Donnie, also known as the 'fuzzys,' launched Surfs Up Donuts in Raglan. With the guidance of Casmir and Donnie’s dad, they created delectable donuts that had locals coming back for more. Let's hear all about their sweet venture, the lessons they learned, and what they plan to do next. Welcome, team Surfs Up Donuts!

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Tell us about your school holiday business project?

We did it with the 'fuzzys' (friends and cuzzies Billie, Juno, Casmir, and Donnie). It was a donut stall called Surfs Up Donuts! We did it for fun and as a school holiday activity.

Casmir and Donnie’s dad showed us how to make the donuts. We made two flavours: jam with cream and custard with caramel. We set up our stall in front of the Yot Club because it is near all the coffee shops and we thought lots of people would walk past.

What did you achieve?

Lots of people came the first time and we couldn’t believe it, but we sold out in an hour. The second time we doubled how many donuts we made and our mum/aunty

posted about it on the Raglan notice board.

We sold heaps of donuts and lots of people pre-ordered them. We all made some pocket money and paid for all the ingredients we used. We learned how to serve customers and how to make donuts at six am in the morning!

What did you enjoy about it?

We enjoyed making the donuts and meeting all the nice customers, and it was cool when some of them came back to tell us how delicious they thought the donuts were.

Lots of people told their friends about it. We enjoyed painting and making our wooden shop, and we enjoyed making some money.

What did/will you spend the money on?

We have not spent any yet. We are trying to practice saving, so we will put it in the bank. Some of us are going to Vietnam in the summer holidays and might spend some then.

Do you want to thank anyone for helping you?

All the people who came and saw us, and our parents for showing us how to make donuts and helping us organise our stall.

Any future plans?

We hope to do Surf’s Up Donuts again, maybe in the next holidays or even sooner.

At the ready with our local rescue team: Raglan Volunteer Coastguard

by Katie Lowes

Rylock Waikato Jet-Ski's and Gallagher Rescue Vessel in the distance.

Coastguard Adam Daniel.

Coastguard Dave Harding .

aglan Volunteer Coastguard President Wally Hawken had invited me down to meet the Coastguard team on a Wednesday to catch-up with Dave Harding and Adam Daniel, two awesome humans that make up part of the Raglan Volunteer Coastguard team.

brutal and dangerous spot to search, with closeout waves crashing into boulders and cliffs. I have personally looked for six people around that area and never brought anyone home. We often see people continuing to fish without life jackets during our searches for fishers that have just been swept off the rocks.

Dave: Super powers are reliability, common sense, working as part of a team.

Q: Is there anything else you would like to say about volunteering with Raglan Coastguard?

Adam: The Raglan unit is very unique with over half of us being immigrants. The team has become the slightly dysfunctional, multicultural family I have always wanted.

We don't always agree on everything but our President Wally Hawken and unofficial unit Admiral Kevin Dreaver keep us in line and have created a well oiled machine.

Dave: Without the support of the public and our sponsor the unit would not be able to operate.

THANK YOU to everyone that welcomed me into the building and took the time to explain the process of the call-out and the decisions being made by the team. It was incredible to observe you in action. Absolute heroes, all of you. Gallagher Group located on Kahikatea Drive, and Rylock Waikato Aluminium in Ellis Street Hamilton, are the main sponsors, and without their financial support our Coastguard would not be out there saving lives at sea. If this article has inspired you to take action or donate then please get in touch with Raglan Coastguard.

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However, the call came early for my reporting on this day: a boat had flipped on the harbour bar and Adam sent me a message saying, “There is a call-out, head down now”.

So I did.

The technical skill, calm demeanour, organisation, and bravery of our Raglan Coastguard is exceptional; with members of our community walking away from their paid jobs, in the middle of the working week, in the middle of the day, to come to the rescue and solve a problem on the water.

I loved hearing from April Orleans who instigated the female locker room, and observing Jason Carter on comms, plus the arrival of more crew, a sunset-handover of team members, and the logistics of the Rylock Waikato Rescue Jet-Ski’s and the

Gallagher Rescue Vessel working in tandem out on the water.

After the event, Adam and Dave kindly reported back to me with some details about their experiences working on the water as part of this volunteer team.

Q: What is your role with Raglan Coastguard?

Adam: I'm a skipper on our Rylock Waikato Rescue Jet-Ski’s capability, senior crew member and I assist with training.

Dave: I'm a qualified crew, my main role is on-board our main rescue vessel Gallagher Rescue. I take on the roles of deckhand, helmsman, or navigation.

Q: How long have you volunteered with Raglan Coastguard?

Adam: I have been a member for just over a decade now.

Dave: I have been in Raglan Coastguard for over 6 years.

Q: What are some of the biggest challenges you have faced?

Adam: I think our greatest nemesis is Papanui Point where we believe over 20 people have lost their lives. My heart drops every time we get sent there because it's a

Dave: One of the main challenges when I was new to the unit was coming up to the standard of the existing members.

Q: How have you overcome these challenges?

Adam: Luckily most of our rescues have good outcomes and I enjoy working as part of a team to help people on the water.

Dave: Overcoming my challenge was only achieved by putting in the hard work training, and sitting some 35 modules both theory and practical.

Q: What is your Coastguard superpower, what do you bring to the team?

Adam: I have spent a good chunk of my life as a freshwater ecologist spotting equipment in the water or snorkelling rivers counting fish. These skills are very handy when I'm looking for people in the surf or spotting things from the boat.

New mini putt to open I

t won’t be long before the curtain is raised on the newly designed and built Mini Putt at Raglan Golf Club. Planned by club members Mike Goodison and Mark Crarer, the modernised complex will require minimal maintenance and landscaping, replacing the original fibreglass greens that had outlived their time.

The rebuild work has been carried out by club volunteers.

"Without the help of the volunteers, especially around barrowing concrete and uplifting the original greens, this renovation would have been massive,” quoted Mike.

Total costs of materials should be under $20,000, resulting in another valuable asset for the community.

The opening is planned for Labour Weekend, so head up to the Raglan Golf Club for a fantastic Mini Putt experience, which is enjoyable for all ages. ...off the tee...Pete Aim.

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aglan Business Chamber Members (and any interested non-members) we need your input!!

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Councillor Kōrero: Coastal Erosion, Manu Bay Break Wall and Community Resilience Plans This content was thanks to Raglan Community Radio - tune in at 98.1FM or raglanradio.com

The Chamber remains committed to supporting our members in challenging economic times and through changing government policies. We still have a loyal member base, but we acknowledge we have lost members as they do not see their needs reflected in our offerings.

Going forward our focus must be giving value to our members. We are passionate about ensuring the chamber is relevant to a diverse membership and providing value and benefits to enhance our local businesses, to ensure sustainability and prosperity. We held a review of how we operate as a chamber and the value we offer and decided we could do better. We have been determined to find a way to remain relevant and to support a vibrant and innovative business community.

We are excited to say that we have a new opportunity for members. We have a Memorandum of Understanding on the table with the Waikato Chamber of Commerce (WCoC) for our members to have a shared membership model with them. This will allow our members to have full access to all of the benefits and opportunities that Waikato Chamber members have for one year, at our normal Raglan rates. Effectively for a year, for the price of a Raglan RBC membership you will belong to both business chambers.

The shared membership model covered in this MoU is for the period of a year. The trial will allow Raglan to keep a portion of our members' fees in Raglan, which will be invested into Raglan-centric opportunities. The Board will continue to operate in an advocacy and advisory role, and work closely with the WCoC for opportunities for our members. After one year there will be a review and it will be determined if this model is still a good option, or if the terms of reference are re-defined.

The WCoC is a vibrant chamber based in Hamilton, with 700 members and an active database of almost 4,000 members. They have an active training calendar for owners, leaders and staff, many of which are on-line. They have frequent networking events, business leader’s presentations and opportunities for marketing and direct promotion to the active database.

They work closely with the Waikato District Council and other government agencies, and have a strong advocacy voice, and want to work with us on our local resilience. We believe we can keep our Raglan ethos and tap into the benefits of a large chamber just over the hill.

However, we need YOU to provide us feedback - is it worth giving this shared membership model a shot to help our businesses flourish? We do not believe there is a risk to our individuality and our eclectic flavour - we only see more opportunity for connection, but we need our members to tell us what they think.

We will have the full copy of the MoU available - contact us for a copy and to provide feedback - members and non-members, all feedback welcome. info@raglanchamber.co.nz

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apahua is grappling with coastal erosion on its ocean and inlet sides. The situation on the inlet side worsened after the removal of the old bridge, which essentially acted as a groyne. This erosion has the potential to impact the airfield, urupā and Riria Kereopa Memorial Drive, and in the longer term could affect the soccer fields and campground.

Whāingaroa Councillor Lisa Thomson says that the council is working on a long-term plan to address the issue. A Papahua Holiday Park Governance Board strategic planning meeting will also include looking at options for mitigating erosion, especially near the urupa, which is a significant ancestral site.

“Those areas come and go, and I know that because we're humans, we get concerned about the areas, but Mother Nature and Tangaroa have that relationship of the moving sands and the moving environment,” said Lisa.

While options like sea walls have been suggested, their effectiveness is debated.

Community Resilience and Civil Defence Lisa says that efforts are ramping up to improve community resilience in Raglan with a new local civil defence plan. Raglan Community Board (RCB) Chair, Dennis Amoore, has been working on this plan alongside Lisa, which aims to coordinate a localised response to emergencies.

Part of the plan will involve disseminating information about self-preparedness when it comes to emergencies and the Civil Defence team will be seeking volunteers to support the community response group. Keep an eye on the Chronicle for announcements and information.

Raglan Community Board Discretionary Fund and Future Planning The RCB has recently allocated limited discretionary funds to three local groups: Te Mata Tennis Club, Raglan Country & Blues Festival and the Anglican Church.

Looking ahead, the board is focusing on its strategic planning.

Having established a 90-day plan for the RCB three terms ago.

Board members will meet with council staff to review and potentially update the plan, especially in light of the upcoming election year.

Manu Bay Break Wall Update After presenting several options at a recent stakeholder meeting, ongoing discussions and disagreements among stakeholders continue. The project could cost around $2 million, raising further concerns about rate increases.

The Infrastructure Committee will review the options, incorporating feedback from stakeholders before presenting recommendations. This subcommittee, composed of all councillors, is scheduled to reconvene in October.

Staff Turnover at Local Councils High staff turnover at local councils, including WDC, is causing concerns about continuity and the handover of institutional knowledge. A new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is expected to be appointed in July 2025, providing an opportunity to address these challenges.

Efforts are also underway to preserve institutional knowledge and maintain effective community engagement. The mayor is working on strategies to address staff turnover and ensure continuity in ongoing projects.

Calls for Expanded Sports Facilities Raglan Football Club has seen a significant increase in junior members, rising from 200 pre-COVID to 290. Current facilities are struggling to accommodate the growing number of players.

There is potential for Wainui Reserve—a largely flat and underutilised area—to be developed into additional sports fields.

This suggestion comes amid ongoing discussions about the reserve’s future.

Dennis, another key figure in the discussions, has been in touch with council manager Glenn Morgan to advocate for a comprehensive 30 to 50-year plan for Wainui Reserve. The aim is to address the community’s growing needs over the long term.

Local Solid Waste Hui Highlights Innovations and Community Efforts Lisa says that the district’s commitment to solid waste management was front and centre at a recent Hui held by the Solid Waste Subcommittee. Tilly Turner, the Māori Ward Councillor, praised Raglan as a model community for waste management, suggesting that other areas could learn from its success.

A key legislative update discussed at the Hui is the upcoming requirement for a nationwide kerbside food waste collection by 2027. Raglan, ahead of the curve, has already implemented this collection for several years.

Finally, the community awaits further updates on a report from Xtreme Zero Waste regarding the Te Uku waste depot which has been suffering from over-use and abuse in the last few years.

The report, previously reviewed by the Community Board, is anticipated to proceed through a council stakeholder consultation process.

The next community board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday 11 September at 1.30pm and will be held in the Te Uku Hall.

Interview with 7th Grade's Dawson Cornes from Tessa Skerman

Raglan Junior Rugby Club Results 3rd August 2024

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ith a passion for running with the ball and scoring tries, Dawson Cornes shares his love for the game, the challenges he faces, and his big dreams for the future. Let’s dive into his journey and see what makes this budding rugby player tick.

6th Grade Vs Marist 6 White Win 50-45 POD: Zara Cornes ROD: Lachie van den Bemd OPOD: Lachie van den Bemd 7th Grade vs Te Rapa Win 55 - 50 POD: Alex Ashplant ROD : Willow Yeandle OPOD : Sammy Bourke

What is your name and who do you play for?

Dawson Cornes - 7th Grade Raglan Rugby – Rippa.

What position do you like to play?

Running with the ball and scoring tries.

What do you enjoy about rugby?

8th Grade vs Hamilton Old Boys 8 Black Win 80 - 25 POD: Flynn Mathis TOD: McKenzie Shaw OPOD: Kalani Robinson

Playing with my friends and playing hard with them.

What do you find challenging?

Getting tries when the other team is real fast at getting rips.

How is the season going so far?

Really good, really really really good!!

10th Grade vs Pirongia 10 White Win: 30-20 POD: Ollie Meyer TOD: Willis Neels OPOD: Ollie Meyer

What is your goal for your rugby experience?

To work hard and run fast. To play for Waikato then the Chiefs and then the All Blacks.

What supporters of your team would you like to thank?

11th Grade Green vs Pirongia Black Loss: 40 - 20 POD: Ollie Jackson TOD: Cade Skerman OPOD: Jesse Peacocke

All the grown-ups!! And our team sponsors Next Level Roofing! Thank you!!

Thanks to all the people that come and cheer us on and watch us doing cool as steps and goosies and pop them tackles.

Thank you to our team sponsors Matt Sweetman and Protech plumbing.

Update from the Raglan Football Club

11th Black vs Taupiri 11th Loss: 55- 25 POD: Ngawai Rice Edwards and Iraia Pene TOD: Georgia Walker OPOD: Jack Bourke

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elcome back to the second half of the season! Let's play some FOOTBALL!!

Let’s start with a huge THANK YOU to our Gold and Platinum sponsors: NZ Windows Mafia Design Elevation Surveyors DTI Specialist Lawyers Jo’s Takeaways And to our Funders: COGs WEL Energy The good weather this winter has meant most games have gone ahead - let’s keep that good luck. The Committee and your team coaches and managers will be busy prepping for Prize Giving. All of our players have shown skill acquisition on the pitch. Well done to the new coaches that stepped up this year! Keep a close eye on the comms while the season wraps: shields, photos, prize giving will all be taking place before the end of this month. And to the wider community: if you haven’t had a chance to enjoy some of the amazing play of our Raglan juniors then check out the football at Papahua Reserve! I have watched some incredible matches this season, some exceptional sportsmanship, and a lot of dedicated whānau cheering on tamariki.

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Five sections, 9A, 9B, 9C, 61 and 93 Pond Road, 6,000 - 8,000m², asking $600k 3956A State Highway 23, 8,002m², asking $750K 337 Te Papatapu Road, 8,000m2, price by negotiation 375 Okete Road, 8,000m2, price by negotiation 565 Okete Road, 8,004m², asking $850K 3578B State Highway 23, 8,021m², asking $490K 1517 Whaanga Road, 8,025m², asking $690K Two sections, 201 Checkley Road, 8,000m² and 1.6ha, asking $750k 1597 Whaanga Road, 1.1007ha, asking $690K 116 Maungatawhiri Road, 1.3164ha, asking $799K 154 Hills Road, 10.825ha, asking $1.65M 646 Te Mata Road, 15.0492ha, asking $1.2M

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Open Home Saturday 10th August 12.00 - 12.45 PM & Sunday 11th August 1.45 - 2.30 PM.

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Open Home Sunday 11th August 12.00 - 12.45 PM.

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Inner Harbour, North Facing Views This harmonious floor plan features three generous sized bedrooms. The master bedroom boasts a luxurious ensuite and a walk-in wardrobe, complemented by heat pump/air conditioning for year-round comfort. Step out onto the north-facing deck to savour the tranquil inner harbour views.

Open Home Saturday 10th August 1.30 - 2.15 PM PM & Sunday 11th August 11 - 11.30 AM.

12 Rerekahu Street, Raglan Price Deadline Sale (Unless Sold Prior) 14 August 2024 - 4pm

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Birds Eye View A blank canvas awaiting your creative touch - this elevated, north facing 568sqm near flat site, offers an exceptional opportunity for you to craft the home and lifestyle you’ve always envisioned.

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Open Homes this weekend with Ray White Raglan Saturday 27 July 11.00 - 11.45am 11.00 - 11.45am 12.00 - 12.45pm 12.00 - 12.45pm 12.00 - 12.45pm 12.00 - 12.45pm 1.00 - 1.45pm 1.00 - 1.45pm 1.00 - 1.45pm

2 Point Street, Raglan ............................................................................. By Neg 44B Cross Street, Raglan ...............................................................$850,000 21 Lorenzen Bay Road, Raglan .......................................................... By Neg 21 Bay View Road, Raglan.................................................................... By Neg 102B Greenslade Road, Raglan........................................................ $1.58m 5B Sunshine Rise, Raglan..................................................................... $1.69m 3/25 Rangitahi Road, Raglan ....................................................... $900,000 41 Bay View Road, Raglan ................................................................... $2.07m 42 Kaitoke Street, Raglan ..................................................................... By Neg

Sunday 28 July 12.00 - 12.45pm

5B Sunshine Rise, Raglan..................................................................... $1.69m

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3/25 Rangitahi Road, Raglan If you’re seeking a stress-free lifestyle with a new and modern vibe, make this luxury apartment yours. Two double bedrooms and a bathroom downstairs. Upstairs open-plan living and dining areas enjoy easy flow for entertainment.

A well-positioned kitchen captures glimpses of the inner harbour and estuary reminding you that you live at the beach.

For Sale $900,000 REDUCED

Julie Hanna 027 441 8964 julie.hanna@raywhite.com

View by appointment or advertised open homes

rwraglan.co.nz/RAG30414 Rosetown Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)

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21 Lorenzen Bay Road, Raglan Meticulously renovated to embody modern comfort while preserving its timeless appeal, this home exudes freshness and light with the open plan kitchen, dining and living flowing seamlessly onto a large, private, sun soaked deck. The single garage has been converted into a gym/workshop with bifold doors and the three bedrooms provide ample space for families.

rwraglan.co.nz/RAG30463 Rosetown Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)

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For Sale

By Negotiation View by appointment or advertised open homes

Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282 blair.hanna@raywhite.com

Yana Pemberton 021 183 0479 yana.pemberton@raywhite.com

FOR SALE

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5B Sunshine Rise, Raglan • Stunning north facing location • Impressive picturesque water and bush views • Positioned well, brand new, high spec kitchen • Three large double bedrooms upstairs and a fourth downstairs • Private sun drenched decking

FOR SALE

For Sale $1.69m REDUCED

Julie Hanna 027 441 8964 julie.hanna@raywhite.com

View by appointment or advertised open homes

Melanie Carroll 021 760 468 melanie.carroll@raywhite.com

Tucked away at the end of a lane in total privacy you’ll arrive home to peace and tranquility. A secluded 930sqm (approx) section with stunning views out to the estuary and mountain. A large near-flat building site ready to go with services to the property and this section size, enables you to add a secondary dwelling. Live in nature with pukekos at your front door.

rwraglan.co.nz/RAG30348

rwraglan.co.nz/RAG30464

Rosetown Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)

Rosetown Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)

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21 Lorenzen Bay Road, Raglan Meticulously renovated to embody modern comfort while preserving its timeless appeal, this home exudes freshness and light with the open plan kitchen, dining and living flowing seamlessly onto a large, private, sun soaked deck. The single garage has been converted into a gym/workshop with bifold doors and the three bedrooms provide ample space for families.

930sqm

9 Waipatukahu Lane, Raglan For Sale $869,000

Melanie Carroll 021 760 468 melanie.carroll@raywhite.com

View by appointment

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42 Kaitoke Street, Raglan For Sale

By Negotiation

Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282 blair.hanna@raywhite.com

View by appointment or advertised open homes

Yana Pemberton 021 183 0479 yana.pemberton@raywhite.com

This quality home with central living and kitchen has been specifically designed to take in the stunning views overlooking the harbour and out to Mount Karioi, with wall to wall glass bi-fold doors opening out to an extensive covered deck.

Featuring a self-contained studio with double bedroom, bathroom, open plan living and kitchenette.

rwraglan.co.nz/RAG30463

rwraglan.co.nz/RAG30380

Rosetown Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)

Rosetown Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)

For Sale

By Negotiation

Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282 blair.hanna@raywhite.com

View by appointment or advertised open homes

Yana Pemberton 021 183 0479 yana.pemberton@raywhite.com

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newleaftreeservices.co.nz matt@newleaftreeservices.co.nz

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

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNERS

ENGINEERING

arborist

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RAGLAN ENGINEERING LTD

• Felling & removal • Fully insured • Hedge trimming • Pruning, shaping, thinning • Stump grinding

autogates@live.com

mobile 021 263 8698

fencing

Concrete Cutter

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• Felling & removal • Fully insured • Hedge trimming • Pruning, shaping, thinning • Stump grinding

newleaftreeservices.co.nz matt@newleaftreeservices.co.nz

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNERS

builders

fencing

FENCING HIRE

FENCING

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

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Paling | Post & Rail Picket | Pool Fencing Gates | Retaining Walls | Decks

Ryco Hydraulics/Fittings Kumho/Hankook/Cooper & other tyresSERVICES CONCRETE BOC gas

automotive

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

property maintenance

Agents for: QUICKFIND Directory: your local trades guide Honda Power Equipment newleaftreeservices.co.nz ARBORISTS matt@newleaftreeservices.co.nz

Nick Heasman Phone: 021 058 2140 Email: onpointraglan@gmail.com onpointplumbing.co.nz

FLOORING

diggers/earthmovers

• NEW DESIGNS, ALTERATIONS 07 8255 875 V & ADD-ONS • RESIDENTIAL 021 333 374 T R E&ECOMMERCIAL SER • DRAFTING SERVICES DANIEL@DFDESIGN.CO.NZ

RAGLAN AUTOGATES

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

The Gate • POOL FENCES and Fence Co. Ltd • AUTOMATICGATES Locally owned • and SECURITY FENCE operated.

Made to order • gates BALUSTRADES

Contact for FREE QUOTE

Wood Steel and Aluminium fencing

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

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autogates@live.com Phone John on 021 2638698 mobile 021 263 8698 autogates@live.com www.thegateandfenceco.com

NATE’S RATES ON ALL HOME MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS, INCLUDING: Aluminium windows, doors & hardware Glass • Decks and alterations

027 767 5379 nate@skilledmaintenance.co.nz www.skilledmaintenance.co.nz

PLUMBING

propertyRECYCLING/MINISKIPS management

HOURS Boutique Rental Managers

10.00am – 5.00pm

Nick m. 022 354Heasman 3812 Phone: 021 058 2140 No drop offs after e. tracie@pukekorentalmanagers.co.nz 4.30pm please Email: onpointraglan@gmail.com w. www.pukekorentalmanagers.co.nz onpointplumbing.co.nz

LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES recycling/miniskips flooring PROPERTY FLOORING

Raglan Based Registered ENGINEERING Certifying Drainlayers

MAINTENANCE ROOFING

Raglan Resource Recovery Centre

Customised Cost Effective Solutions

RAGLAN ENGINEERING LTD

Residential & Commercial Drainage Water Supply Pumps, Tanks & Systems

• NEW DESIGNS, ALTERATIONS & ADD-ONS 07 8255 875 • RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL 021 333 374 • DRAFTING SERVICES DANIEL@DFDESIGN.CO.NZ

Christie Carpentry

hOUse BUiLDer anD renOVatOrs concrete paulservices & robyn Christie CONCRETE SERVICES tel: (07) 825 8366 paul: 021 188 0447 - robyn: 021 021 177 177 5201 DIG5201 BUILDERS 199c te papatapu road, rD2 te Mata, raglan Mata,PREP raglan email: patandbob@xtra.co.nz LAY

Wastewater & Stormwater Solutions Sitework Excavation & Preparation

Agents for:Truck, Digger & Operator for Hire Tipper Honda Power Equipment Rycodeanblaikie@dcdrainagecivil.com Hydraulics/Fittings Kumho/Hankook/Cooper & other tyres BOC gas 027 4979 116 or 07 825 0214

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

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Need an Electrician?

ELECTRICIANS/HEATING 07 825 8198 027 546 7222

OPEN 7 DAYS LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES landscaping supplies

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RAGLAN CURTAINS & BLINDS Elevate the ambiance of your home.

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Christie Carpentry engineering

hOUse BUiLDer anD renOVatOrs

paul & robyn Christie

CONCRETE SERVICES

tel: (07) 825 8366 paul: 021 188 0447 - robyn: 021 177 DIG5201 199c te papatapu road, rD2 te Mata,PREP raglan email: patandbob@xtra.co.nz LAY Driveways/ Landscaping Concrete foundations Silo/feed pads • Concrete cutting Small digger hire/excavation

021 734 356 | contact@savvyconstruction.co.nz

WWW.SAVVYCONSTRUCTION.CO.NZ

027 4979 116 or 07 825 0214

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Recycling, landfill and

Builders Mix • Cement • Firewood green waste drop off. RATESWeekdays: NATE’S ON ALL12:30 HOME - 5pm Drainage Metals • PVC Pipe • Novaflo Skip binsMAINTENANCE & REPAIRS, INCLUDING: for hire Weekends: 10am - 5pm Pea Metal • Sand • Pavers • Compost Kāhu'sAluminium windows, doors & hardware Nest reuse shop Glass • DecksCONNECT: and alterations Fertiliser store • Pea Straw • Hay Bales Wood & metal yard Barks • Mulch • Chook Chow (07) 825 6509 Compost & mulch sales.

027 767 5379 TOPSOIL • RAILWAY SLEEPERS @xtremezerowaste Plant Nursery • Truck Deliveries nate@skilledmaintenance.co.nz Free Customer Loan Trailers www.skilledmaintenance.co.nz www.xtremezerowaste.org.nz glass HIRE EQUIPMENT: Compacter HIRE Concrete Mixer • Post Hole Borer scaffolding RECYCLING/MINISKIPS

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Monday - Friday

12.30pm – 5.00pm Specialising in New Builds, New to Raglan Saturday & Sunday Tracie Heasmanand - Director Maintenance Drainlaying.

Builders Mix • Cement Cement••Firewood Firewood Drainage Metals • PVC PVCPipe Pipe••Novaflo Novaflo Pea Metal • Sand •• Pavers Pavers••Compost Compost Fertiliser store • Pea Pea Straw Straw••Hay HayBales Bales Barks • Mulch Mulch •• Chook ChookChow Chow TOPSOIL • RAILWAY RAILWAYSLEEPERS SLEEPERS Plant Nursery Nursery •• Truck Plant TruckDeliveries Deliveries Free Customer Free Customer Loan LoanTrailers Trailers HIRE EQUIPMENT: HIRE EQUIPMENT: Compacter Compacter Concrete Mixer Concrete Mixer •• Post PostHole HoleBorer Borer find us on facebook!

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what’s on FRIENDS OF K A I T O K E 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.

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

5 Stewart St, Raglan

WHAT'S ON

KOHA KAI W E D N E S D AY S MIDDAY at Raglan Community House.

W H Ā I NGA ROA REPAIR CAFÉ, Sat 10 August at 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.

Doors open at 10am with last items taken at 11:30am D A N I E L CHAMPAGNE LIVE at the Raglan Town Hall - August 17 Raglan Town Hall, 7pm doors / 7:30pm show - 5 tix left.

ALL BLACKS LIVE ON BIG SCREEN at the Harbour View Hotel. - ALL BLACKS VS ARGENTINA 7.05PM

For Sale

Service Offered

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

Houses Wanted for removal

Service Offered

Public Notices

Great prices offered

Call today: 07 847 1760

TE MATA SOCIAL CLUB INCORPORATED AGM (RAGLAN) Tuesday, 17 September 2024 7:30 pm RAGLAN CHRONICLE / UPCOMING PUBLICATION SCHEDULE:

August 8/8 Chronicle 22/8 Chronicle September 5/9 Local Rag 12/9 Chronicle 26/9 Chronicle NOTICE of Annual General Meeting The Annual General Meeting of

The Raglan Community House Charitable Trust will be held on

28 August, 2024 at 6pm In basement meeting room. If you would like to attend, please contact us for more information.

Business of the Meeting:

•An Annual Report will be tabled at the meeting •Apologies and enquiries to:

info@raglancommunityhouse.org.nz or (07) 825 8142

CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR UPDATES EXHIBITION – TILL 15 AUGUST Quilts – an exhibition of work by Karioi Quilts and Crafts group. Old School Fundraiser – donated quilts for sale by silent auction, plus handmade gifts. Open 10-2 weekdays. Demos - visit the quilters at work to learn about their craft Thursday 8 August 10 -3, plus pop-up demos and activities tbc. Closing celebration Thursday 15 August 6pm, all welcome!

RAGLAN CREATIVE MARKET – SUNDAY 11 AUGUST 10am – 2pm at the Old School, 5 Stewart Street. For more info - www. raglanmarket.com WHAINGAROA RAGLAN WRITERS WORLD PROGRAM – AUGUST WHAINGAROA POETRY COMPETITION Whāingaroa Raglan Writers Group invite school students to get creative and win prizes! Awards presented 6pm Friday 23 August at the Wharf Kitchen. Inspiration photo and more details on our website www. raglanartscentre.co.nz/creative-raglan-events/ wrww/ or pick up an entry form from the Old School Arts Centre office.

POETRY WRITING WORKSHOP – SAURDAY 17 AUGUST Poetic pleasure with Rata Gordon will explore the ways that writing poetry can bring us into a world of rich sensory engagement and pleasure. We will experiment with the ways that writing itself can be a pleasurable act, and explore the theme of 'finding our pleasure' through reading and writing poetry. 10am – 2pm Entry by koha (suggested amount $15).

GALLERY BOOK SHOP – 17 – 23 AUGUST Our pop up bookstore featuring books from many of our local authors will be open from 10am to 2pm.

OLD SCHOOL READERS CLUB – FRIDAY 23 AUGUST Open to anyone who wants to share the joy of reading with others. 10.30am – 12.30pm, koha entry.

POETRY SLAM – FRIDAY 23 AUGUST National Poetry Day Poetry Slam – bring along a poem or two and have some fun! Poems limited to 2 mins in length. 7pm, the Wharf Kitchen and Bar, 43 Rose Street – food and drinks available at the venue.

WRITING CRITIQUE GROUP – TUESDAY 27 AUGUST A supportive writing critique group with Ann Neville, to learn from each other and develop skills. 7pm, koha entry.

NOURISH CLAY HANDBUILDING FOR ADULTS Clay & coffee with Lindy | Fridays 6 – 27 Sept | 10am – 12.30pm | $180 RCAC+Clay members $200 RCAC members $220 nonmembers | coffee, gluten-free treats, clay and bisque firing included | Bookings essential www.raglanartscentre.co.nz/workshops 4 WEEK POTTERY WHEEL WORKSHOP FOR ADULTS With Robyn Marsters | Thursdays 12 Sept – 3 Oct | 12pm – 2.30pm | $225 RCAC+Clay members $245 RCAC members $265 non-members | clay and bisque firing included | Bookings essential www.raglanartscentre.co.nz/workshops

MOVIES AT THE OLD SCHOOL THE ROAD TO PATAGONIA (Exempt | 90 mins) Fri 16 Aug 7pm UNSUNG HERO (PG | 114 mins) Sat 17 Aug 5pm BOOKWORM (PG | 96 mins) Sat 17 Aug 7.30pm Sun 18 Aug 4.30pm Sat 31 Aug 5pm Sun 15 Sept 4.30pm Door sales 30min prior raglanmovies.co.nz

REGULAR EVENTS AT THE OLD SCHOOL 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 21 August 7pm, then fortnightly Writers’ Group Monthly on last Tues, 7pm Readers Club Monthly on 4th Friday, 10.30am

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

email: classifieds@raglanchronicle.co.nz

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Low Cost Counselling Free Budget Service Drop-in Lounge OpShop Rooms for Hire Justice of the Peace Alcohol & Drug Services Youth Programs Information Technology Support

Please contact us for more information Ph: 825 8142 info@raglancommunityhouse.org.nz www.raglancommunityhouse.org.nz

RAGLAN Art WINDS of CHANGE AUGUST 10-11, 10am–4pm

Dyana Wells • Helma van der Pasch • Julie Macdonald • Ken Soanes • Lois Brooks • Miranda Jane Caird • Richard Gemmell • Ro Fawcett • Shirley Pearson • Toni Kingstone • Wanda Barker

RAGLAN TOWN HALL SUPPER ROOM

LOCATION OF DEFIBRILLATORS IN RAGLAN Defibrillators can save lives in the event of an accident or medical emergency.

Here is where they are located in Raglan.

24 HOURS: St John Raglan (11 Wainui Road) St Peter's Anglican Chuch Hall (44 Bow Street) Raglan Club (22 Bow Street) Raglan Holiday Park (61 Marine Parade) The Institute of Awesome (5B Whaanga Road) The Hut Rangitahi (29 Rangitahi Rd) Poihākena Marae - Yellow Cabinet (222 Wainui Road) Raglan Rest Home & Hospital (29 Manukau Road) Raglan Surf Life Saving Club (Ngarunui Beach) outside wall of the club (downstairs) WORK HOURS: Raglan Gym (32 Bow Street) Raglan Medical Centre (9 Wallis Street) Raglan Police (3 Wi Neera Street) Xtreme Zero Waste (186 Te Hutewai Road) Raglan Coastguard (Raglan Wharf) Camp Raglan (578 Wainui Road) e-Coast Marine Consulting (18 Calvert Road)

This info can be found on https:// aedlocations.co.nz/ or the AED app. You can download it for free on your phone.

TE UKU SCHOOL OUT-OF-ZONE ENROLMENTS For 2024 and 2025 Enrolment at Te Uku School is governed by an enrolment scheme.

The Board has determined that the following places are available to out-of-zone students: X3 Year 7 (now) students to start 2025 X1 Year 6 (now) students to start 2025 X4 Year 4 (now) students to start 2025 X2 Year 2 (now) students to start 2025 X18 Year 0/1 students to start 2024 / 2025 (students who are 5 now and/or turn 5 from now until the end of 2025 ) For students seeking enrolment within the enrolment period of the rest of 2024 and 2025, the deadline for receipt of out-of-zone applications is 3:00 pm on 30 August 2024. Please fill in the “Enrolment enquiry form” on our website, or call into the school office. Please phone with any questions or to book a school visit.

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 Tuesday the 3rd of September, 2024. Parents will be informed of the outcome of the ballot within 4 school days.

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Raglan 535 Maungatawhiri Road

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Build your dream on 33.75 hectares Located on Maungatawhiri Road close to the Te Mata village and a little further away from Raglan township this 33.75-hectare bare block represents a rare offering to the market. The land is lightly farmed, is well fenced and has plenty of natural water. There is an attractive block of remnant native of approximately 3.5 hectares whilst the building site offers plenty of scope to build your dream home with 360-degree views.

Call today to organise a walkabout.

For Sale By Negotiation + GST (if any) View By appointment Web pb.co.nz/RGL189892

Mark Crarer M 027 433 6083

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Debbie Crarer M 027 253 6344

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Raglan 49 Norrie Avenue

Spoil yourself with views It is rare to find a home in Raglan that offers such a choice of fantastic views of the Raglan harbour and bar, east over Kaitoke Bay, south to Mt Karioi and more. The house is bright and airy with high ceilings, 4 large bedrooms, 2 lounges, 2 full bathrooms and 3 toilets, perfect for accommodating a large multigeneration family when they visit. Downstairs is the open-plan lounge, dining and kitchen, opening into the conservatory, a large bathroom, an extra toilet and 2 large bedrooms. Upstairs is another lounge, master bedroom with dressing room and ensuite, another bedroom and smaller deck.

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Mark Crarer M 027 433 6083 Debbie Crarer M 027 253 6344

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