Raglan police report
Raglan Police Team
We have been extremely busy over the last 6 months since we last furnished a Police Report to the Chronicle.
Here is a snippet of some of the jobs we have attended over the last month :
• Unlawful Taking of Motor Vehicles x 2
• Family Harm x 17
• Burglaries x 6
• Mental Health x 5
• Threats and Intimidation x 8
• Assaults x 15
• Thefts x 7
There has been a steady increase in reports of burglaries from farms especially Te Akau and Waitetuna areas.
Farm equipment, farm vehicles, diesel and even cattle are being targeted. Farm security is often neglected. Installing CCTV cameras on your farm around your farm equipment could be a great deterrent.
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• Stalking & Harassment x 7
• Fraud & Scamming x 5
• Drink Driving x 8
• Vehicle Crashes x 6
• Driving Offences x 9
• Unauthorised Street Racing & Burnouts – Too many to count Unauthorised Street Racing and Sustained Loss of Traction is still a huge issue throughout the Waikato and we can all hear and see that it is in Raglan too. We know this offending is frequent and deeply disturbing. Please continue to call 111 when you hear/witness burnouts. We have had a lot of success over the last 6 months executing search warrants for offending vehicles and getting them impounded. Many of these successful search warrants have come about from your calls to 111. Keep up the good work and keep reporting these incidents.
We really appreciate the support we have in our community and we strive to give the very best service that we can. The station is not always open because we are out attending jobs, attending training, attending court or on rostered days off or annual leave. You can make reports by using the 105 non-emergency reporting line, or by going on-line to the NZ Police website and making a report there. Reporting crime is important not only so that we know what is going on in our community, but also because it gives an accurate picture of what offending is occurring, when and how it is occurring. In turn, this will hopefully show NZ Police what resources are required to deal with the increasing offending, including the need for additional staff, as the town and outlying areas grow in size and population.
That’s about it for now. Hoping it will not be another 6 months before we are able to supply the next Police report. That will depend on workload.
Stay safe and be kind.
Raglan Police Team
Sharing is caring at the Pātaka Kai
by Janine Jackson
The Aroha Free Pantry has been given a new lease of life while staying true to its original kaupapa of ‘take what you need, give what you can’.
Originally built by Rose Wallis, the community pantry has been rebuilt and renamed Pātaka Kai (storehouse for food).
It remains beside the Raglan iHub on Wainui Road, providing a place for people to share surplus food plus a small section has also been set aside for books.
Long-time supporter Jono Hutson, who helped Rose establish the pantry, has taken up the mantle, continuing the tradition of helping locals share the bounty from their gardens and pantries.
"We want to challenge the community to help keep it full," Jono says. "If you notice it's looking untidy, take a moment to pick up any rubbish. Help spread the word about what belongs in the Pātaka Kai, and if you can, bring something to share –even if it's just a couple of silver beet leaves, some canned food, or a loaf of bread. Every contribution, no matter how small, makes a difference."
Jono also runs the weekly Community Kai plant-based meal every Monday at 5pm from the tiny shop, with pay-as-you-can koha helping build community food resilience and access to nourishing meals.
“Creating community food resilience is really important – getting people growing more gardens, sharing gardens, making use of surplus produce and planting extra to share with others. The Pātaka Kai is part of that.”
Jono also hopes to revive Raglan's community fruit-harvesting network, which Rose established alongside the original pantry.
Working with orchard owners, local gardeners and property owners with an abundance of fruit, volunteers gather the excess to restock the Pātaka Kai, deliver to families in need, donate to the Surfside Foodbank and Feed the Kids project at Raglan Area School.
Due to ill health, Rose is now living in Hamilton, but Jono hopes others will step into the role she championed for so many years.
He's looking for volunteers who can help harvest fruit, bottle, pickle and preserve produce, collect surplus food from supermarkets, and help keep the pantry tidy and well stocked.
"Rose was such a stalwart," he says. "She kept the pantry tidy and well stocked, took home produce that might otherwise have gone to waste, trimmed off the good bits, and turned it into chutneys, jams and preserves. We'd love to see more people carrying on that spirit."
To help with the Pātaka Kai or the Whāingaroa Community Fruit Harvest contact Jono on 021
488 766 or visit the Whāingaroa Community Fruit Harvest Facebook page.
Thanks to Michael Crawforth, Saras and Jono, Peter Haworth, Andy
Fels, Lara Sweetman, Ngaronoa Renata, Matt and MaiLynn, Harty’s Raglan, Raglan Sign Company, Cycled Design Raglan and Raglan Naturally for making the Pātaka Kai possible.
Pātaka Kai construction crew - Andy Fels, Michael Crawforth and Jono Hutson
Stories from a city under bombardment
by Janine Jackson
Raglan's Fiona McNabb has returned from a second volunteer trip to Lviv, Ukraine, determined to continue raising awareness of the ongoing war and the resilience of the Ukrainian people.
During her time in western Ukraine, Fiona again worked alongside local and international volunteers preparing meals for frontline soldiers, supporting displaced families and helping community organisations responding to the impacts of the war.
This year she also travelled to Kyiv to document some of the country's most significant memorials and historic sites.
"I wanted to photograph places that tell Ukraine's story," Fiona says. "I visited Independence Square, where the 2014 Maidan protests led to the overthrow of the pro-Russian government, the memorial to fallen soldiers, including New Zealanders, and Freedom Square, where captured Russian military equipment is displayed, including a New Zealand ambulance donated by KIWI K.A.R.E that was destroyed in a drone strike.”
Old School food fundraiser
by Janine Jackson
Whatquirky quiz, and gather with friends around the table at the Old School?
An unforgettable evening of food, fun and inspiration.
Book your tickets for Celebrating Resilience, a special fundraiser for the Old School on Friday 7 August. Guests will enjoy a delicious two-course buffet including dessert, punch, tea and coffee, plus their first drink – all while supporting one of Raglan’s much-loved community spaces.
The evening will feature local waka ama champions Christine and Wayne, sharing the highs, challenges and determination that led them to achieve World Championship gold in 2018.
And because no Old School gathering is complete without a little mischief, Deb will be serving up a quiz to keep everyone entertained.
Tickets are $90 per person and can be purchased at creativeraglan.co.nz.
Her journey also took her to Kyiv's historic churches, including St Sophia Cathedral and St Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery – enduring symbols of the country's cultural heritage and among the places Ukrainians are fighting to protect.
Fiona is sharing photographs and personal stories from her time in Ukraine through a series of community talks, offering a firsthand insight into everyday life in a country at war and the vital work of volunteer organisations.
She is also continuing to raise funds for two grassroots organisations she worked with – the Lviv Volunteer Kitchen, which prepares around 40,000 dehydrated meals each week for frontline soldiers, and NGO PTAHA, which supports civilians fleeing conflict zones.
Photos from Ukraine: Volunteering in a Country at War is a talk and photo exhibition by Fiona McNabb at the Raglan Old School Arts Centre.
Presentations will be held on Sunday, July 26, at 1pm and Sunday, August 2, at 1pm. Doors open one hour before each talk, giving visitors time to view the exhibition before the presentation begins.
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Raglan’s Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever!
Red outfits, waving arms and plenty of laughter will once again fill Papahua Reserve this month as Raglan hosts its fourth annual Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever!
Created by UK performance art collective Shambush in 2013, “The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever!” has become a global community celebration. Held close to the shared birthday of Kate Bush and Emily Brontë, participants gather to recreate the iconic dance from Kate Bush’s 1978 hit Wuthering Heights, celebrating music, movement and community spirit.
The free event takes place on Sunday 26 July from 11.30am to 12.30pm at Papahua Reserve, near the footbridge. People of all ages, genders and abilities are invited to dress in red and take part, or simply enjoy the atmosphere from the sidelines.
Organisers say the event is about connection first and foremost, with fundraising once again supporting a local cause. This year, all donations will go to Te Pokapū Taiao o Whāingaroa | Whāingaroa Environment Centre, which supports local initiatives including the Growers Market, Timebank, Repair Café and Tool Library.
The morning begins with a brief runthrough before the group rendition of the iconic dance. Ukulele groups will also join the celebrations with lively interpretations of Kate Bush favourites, adding to the atmosphere throughout the event. The day then continues informally, with an opportunity to head into town for refreshments and the social side of the gathering.
Organisers hope strong community turnout will make this year’s event the most successful fundraiser yet, with every donation supporting the Environment Centre’s community projects.
No dance experience is required, and organisers emphasise the spirit of participation over perfection.
There will be three practice sessions in July for anyone wanting to learn the dance ahead of the event – see the Facebook event page for details.
Participation is free, with donations warmly welcomed. So why not head along and join in the fun, silliness and celebration.
For more information, search “Raglan The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever! 2026” or visit the Facebook event page."
Go Raglan Jobs connects local talent with local employers
Go Raglan Jobs is proving its worth, helping connect a local jobseeker with a finance and administration role at the Values Trust.
The Values Trust, which operates community initiatives including Floofsters Dog Daycare, Raglan Rural Retreats and the Little Libraries programme, was looking for a Raglan resident to join its team.
Founding Trustee Tesh Hearth says rather than using an accounting firm outside the district, the trust wanted to invest in local talent.
"We're a local trust and we wanted to have a local finance admin person rather than dealing with an accounting firm in Auckland," she says. "That's why we used the site – support local, recruit local."
The successful applicant, Jackie Ward, discovered the vacancy after seeing a post promoting Go Raglan Jobs on social media.
"I saw a social media post on one of the local pages promoting the Go Raglan page, and so I checked it out because I was actively
looking for work," she says. "The more people that can use it, the better. It's really easy to navigate."
Tesh was pleasantly surprised by the level of interest the position attracted, particularly as it was for just one day a week.
"We did quite a few interviews. I really didn't know how many people would see it, but there was quite a lot of interest," Tesh says.
Raglan Food Co, which Tesh co-founded is also focused on employing long-term local staff rather than relying on shortterm workers, a shift Tesh says strengthens community connections while providing greater continuity for the organisation.
“We’ve really moved away from hiring travellers who show up wanting to work for a month or two. Now we need longterm, skilled, higherlevel people.”
Go Raglan Jobs is a community-run easyto-use platform where job seekers can find and apply for local roles, and employers can quickly post, manage and fill vacancies in one central place.
from Go Raglan
Strengthening Our Voice in Local Government
from Raglan Naturally
The Government is changing how our local governments are organised. What does this mean for Whāingaroa? How do we make sure local communities keep a strong voice in decision-making?
“Whatever shape council takes, the test is the same – does it serve our communities better than what we have today? You are the people best placed to tell us what that looks like”
-Mayor Aksel Bech
Waikato District Council wants to hear from you
The Government is changing how councils are organised across New Zealand.
Right now, most parts of the country have two councils — a regional council (which looks after things like environmental management, public transport planning and flood protection) and a district or city council (which looks after roads, water, rubbish, libraries, parks and consents).
The Government’s Simplifying Local Government programme aims to reduce duplication and cost, for example by combining the two into a single “unitary” council that does both jobs.
The Head Start pathway is a voluntary, faster option that lets councils that are ready put forward a proposal to government.
Reform of local government is happening — these conversations are about helping shape what it looks like for our district, and that’s what WDC needs your views on.
Challenges & Opportunities
Raglan Naturally Community Trust, in partnership with Raglan Community Radio, held a community forum on Sunday 28th June.
Waikato District Mayor Aksel Bech and former Auckland Deputy Mayor and community activist, Penny Hulse outlined for the community both the challenges and opportunities presented by the biggest shake-up of local government in decades.
Followed by a Q&A, community members were able ask their questions and share their thoughts.
The forum was filmed by Raglan Community Media and is available for you to watch at the link below or scan the QR code above.
bit.ly/44P5RPu
Waikato District Council want to hear from as many people as possible about what this might mean for the Waikato district.
For more information and to share your thoughts contact WaikatoDistrict Council by visiting their website.
Better Buses meeting planned for Raglan
from John Lawson
Apublic meeting will be held at the Raglan Town Hall Supper Room on Sunday 19 July at 4pm to discuss how bus services between Raglan and Hamilton could be improved.
Whāingaroa Weedbusters : Community volunteers take on privet and pest plants
This monthly column is supported by Te Rekereke Taiao Trust through funding from Waikato Regional Council, helping share local knowledge, community action and practical advice around pest plant control and environmental restoration in Whāingaroa.
Since2025, Whaingaroa Weedbusters has teamed up with Te Rekereke Taiao Trust, a local organisation who are working hard to enhance biodiversity across an area from Whaingaroa to Aotea.
One of the main goals of Te Rekereke Taiao Trust is to raise awareness of the plants and trees that make our part of the Waikato special. Have you ever noticed, when you drive over to the Coromandel or Bay of Plenty, how different the forest looks, compared with the west coast?
Waikato’s native plant communities are introduced weeds.
Together, Te Rekereke Taiao Trust and Whaingaroa Weedbusters offer a doublepronged approach, empowering residents and landowners to remove invasive plants, and offering free locally-sourced natives to take their place.
Organisers say Waikato Regional Council is preparing to award new bus contracts that could shape the service for the next decade, while current timetables continue to leave peak buses crowded and offer limited options at other times.
Councillor Lisa Thomson will speak about the issue and the roles of Waikato District Council and the Raglan Community Board.
The meeting is also expected to include workshop discussions. Participants will also discuss whether a longer-term campaign or formal group is needed and agree on possible next steps.
That’s because the western Waikato has its own unique plants and plant communities (groups of species that like to grow together) that are specially adapted to the west coast way of life. Where the east coast is clad in pohutukawa, houpara and karo, our coastal forest is naturally home to species like northern rātā, tanguru, and kōwhai.
All of Aotearoa’s native plants are taonga, and non-local natives can still look great in gardens, parks and cultural plantings. For restoration plantings, however, local is always the most beautiful. By collecting local seeds and cuttings (which are then grown on at a specialist nursery) Te Rekereke Taiao Trust makes west coast species available for planting projects throughout our rohe.
The trust focuses especially on plants that are at risk of disappearing before our eyes. That’s where Whaingaroa Weedbusters come in: one of the biggest threats to western
Last year, volunteers from Whaingaroa Weedbusters and Te Rekereke Taiao Trust planted our local coastal toetoe (Austroderia splendens, which in many places has been pushed out by American pampas grass) along the coast road. This winter, the two organisations delivered bundles of speciallyselected local plants to residents who have made space for them by clearing weeds. Want to be part of the scheme for next winter?
Follow us on facebook, ask questions, join in. Whaingaroaweedbusters@gmail. com
For more specific information see www. weedbusters.org.nz
Keep an eye out for our monthly pest plant column with thanks to Te Rekereke Taiao Trust and Waikato Regional Council.
Ruapuke vege grower proud he ’ s broadening locals ’ tastes
by Edith Symes
His name may still be unfamiliar to many but chances are you’ve seen Shai Brod at the local growers market selling fresh greens, gigantic onions, elephant garlic and the new-to-Raglan kohlrabi or turnip cabbage better known by our European community.
Kohlrabi is an alien-looking vegetable to be sure – and one Kiwis here had never heard of until Shai began selling the cabbage one recent summer from his stall down at the popular weekly market on Stewart St.
“I had to explain what it was,” Shai recalls. But then people started coming back every week for the unusual variety. “We love it,” they’d tell him.
Kohlrabi can be eaten raw and thinly sliced – and maybe dipped in salt like a radish – or pan-fried and added to whatever really to bring out the flavour and almost sweetness.
Shai is proud to have introduced this humble vegetable to the local market.
He’s been working his gardens – five kilometres along Ruapuke Rd, not far from Te Mata – for six years now. “There was nothing here,” he says, surveying the rows and rows of flourishing vegetables before our eyes, a shade-house or two and a huge compost heap beyond.
The five acres was a shared family purchase, Shai reveals, with his father back in his native Israel and a brother now in Perth. They were happy to invest in the property with its modest house on site and let Shai – who visualised a shelter belt, sun trap potential and so on – develop it by hand.
No heavy machinery is used; it’s a labour of love, says Shai.
He sees himself as the caretaker of this family land, indicating his 11-year-old son Yonah who is living with him. The endeavour is a multi-generational thing, Shai explains, carrying on the tradition of the subsistence
agriculture he grew up with in his own village back home.
Yonah is home-schooled and was busy making meringues with the eggs from their many chickens when the Chronicle visited. He was just a tot when Shai brought him across to Raglan from the east coast about 10 years ago.
Shai worked on a big farm in the Coromandel for a few years as a woofer before focusing on market gardening.
He learnt there about the process of becoming organic certified, and now uses seeds “as organic as possible” on his own land as well as saving seeds himself. He’s also into companion planting and pairs lettuce with celery, rocket with cabbage and radish with the edible-pod sugar snap pea.
Once in Raglan he honed these skills while gardening up at Solscape eco-retreat overlooking Manu Bay. It was back when Phil McCabe and Bernadette Gavin owned the property. They asked if he knew anything about gardening. “A thing or two,” he replied.
They wanted good, fresh produce to support Solscape’s Conscious Kitchen, now called Sol Kitchen under its new ownership. He stayed on and worked there through Covid times, and then went on to fulfill the dream of gardening his own plot at Ruapuke.
“I like growing things,” says Shai in something of an understatement. He also likes to produce a bit extra and support the community. Call it serendipity but the growers market got started about the right time for Shai to get his “extra” produce out there.
The Stewart St market wrapped up recently for the season but Shai acknowledges philosophically that winter crops grow slow and there simply isn’t the diversity.
Even so there’s always plenty in his garden to share in the form of veggie boxes for enthusiasts keen on freshly harvested produce.
Supporting local growers, Shai adds, keeps food close to home, reduces transport and strengthens community resilience.
Father and son: Carrying on the tradition of subsistence agriculture.
Raglan Business Chamber Update
Notall events are created equal and up next we have an absolute belter of a collab in our business community:
July 28 sees us at Ray White (thanks Russ at Ray White Raglan Rentals Ltd for hosting!)
We will be showcasing a panel of speakers from businesses across a diverse range of home inspired industries:
Loan Market
HOULT Construction
Fox Cabins
Craig’s Investment Partners
Groundswell Property
At this event we get to hear real raw business experiences, opinions, and advice from some of the experts in our community around the theme Home Sweet Home.
RSVP is essential as this is catered - contact the fabulous Bella:
Info@raglanchamber.co.nz to secure your spot, and see you there from 4.30pm on Tuesday 28th July at Ray White Raglan.
Our local business chamber is booming with new members joining every month. If you want to come along to the above event, but you aren’t a member, you can choose the non-member option at $15. RBC members; this event is free for you all.
Want to find out more about your local Business community? - Head to our website https://www.raglanchamber.co.nz
We have some awesome events, activations and organisational upgrades taking place, and we are working hard to make sure our local businesses are connected and thriving, supporting each other through every economy.
Free home energy checks making a big impact for local families
from Community Energy Whaingaroa
Cold, damp homes are a reality for many families but they don’t have to be. Community Energy Whāingaroa’s free Home Energy Checks are helping local households create warmer, drier, healthier living spaces.
Free Home Energy Checks
Certified Home Performance Advisors Mike and Manu visit homes across the district, assessing insulation, heating, ventilation, moisture, lighting, and appliances. Each household receives a tailored report with practical recommendations, from simple lowcost fixes to larger upgrades, as well as a selection of energy saving resources ranging from water saving shower roses to curtains.
For those facing more serious housing issues, CEWh can also connect families with trusted organisations such as Habitat for Humanity.
The programme is available to Community Services Card holders and households referred by health providers, financial mentors, or community organisations
CEWh’s partnership with Meridian Energy extends this support even further, offering eligible Meridian and Powershop customers access to our home assessments and practical interventions.
We are proud to be receiving feedback like this:
“I was referred to Community Energy Whāingaroa through Meridian Energy and am so glad I took up the offer.
Manu, our Home Performance Advisor, came out to Ngaruawahia to do our Home Energy Check and gave us some really useful advice about making our home warmer and more energy efficient. We also received a report with recommendations that we have passed on to our landlord.
The blackout curtains and track system we received for the three rooms have made a huge difference to keeping our home warm and improving privacy. We also received insulation for our hot water cylinder.
We are very grateful for the support and would definitely recommend the Free Home Energy Check.”
Local Assessor and builder Mike Wood installing new curtains as part of a Free Home Energy Check.
Support for Landlords Too
CEWh supports landlords to meet Healthy Homes Standards and create warmer, healthier rentals for tenants. Their 1.5hour Healthy Homes assessment covers heating, insulation, ventilation, drainage, moisture, and draught stopping. At $200 + GST, it’s a practical way to meet legal requirements while helping reduce long-term maintenance costs.
Locals can contact CEWh at connect@cewh.org.nz.
Free money course in Raglan
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Afree CAP Money course will begin on Monday 13 July at 7pm at the Surfside office on Bow Street.
Whether it’s saving for your first home, planning for a holiday or saving for bunk beds for the kids... you’ll reach your goals faster.
The course is designed to help people budget, save and spend more confidently, whether they are working towards a first home, a holiday or everyday family expenses.
It runs across three 90-minute sessions.
Register at capmoney. org/en_NZ/login.
Live and Local Matariki
Music at the Old School Arts Centre
Live and Local will bring people together for a special Matariki evening at Whare Tapere on Friday 10 July.
The event will reflect values associated with Matariki, including aroha, kotahitanga, sharing, kindness, identity and celebration.
Performing on the night are Anaru, Maia Barbuzza and Dave Maybee with Redgie Valente.
Anaru creates songs inspired by the forest, fire, river and shore, weaving together ancestral voices, world percussion, hypnotic strings and earthy melodies. His music takes listeners through light and shadow, with a sound intended to awaken the imagination and lift the spirit.
Maia Barbuzza’s musical journey has taken her from classical guitar at high school to playing in a rock band in Canada, performing acoustic music at a hairdressing salon and co-founding Sunday Sounds in Raglan.
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Despite a few broken strings and difficult moments along the way, music has also brought her lasting friendships and plenty of fun. For the Matariki special, Maia will return to her classical roots with a selection of classical pieces.
Veteran recording producer, multiinstrumentalist and singer-songwriter Dave Maybee will perform songs from his original back catalogue, alongside new collaborations.
Dave’s music draws on American roots, country and blues traditions. He will be accompanied by Redgie Valente on double bass.
Upstairs in Whare Tapere, 7.30-9.45pm, doors open 7pm.
Adults (18 plus) Recommended $10, Minimum $5 – pay what you can afford.
Free entry for ages 17 and below Friday 10th July 2026
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Why you can hear… but still struggle to understand
“Ican
hear people talking, but I just can’t make out the words.” If you’ve ever said this, you’re not alone. Most people think hearing happens in the ears. It doesn’t.
Your ears simply collect sound. It’s your brain that sorts, filters and makes sense of what you’re hearing. In fact, hearing is as much a brain function as it is an ear function.
When that connection between the ears and the brain isn’t working efficiently, everyday listening can become exhausting. Conversations in cafés become overwhelming, background noise seems louder than the person you’re trying to listen to, and following discussions can require enormous effort.
This can affect people of all ages.
Children may struggle to learn, concentrate or follow instructions. Adults may feel socially withdrawn, tired from listening, or frustrated that their hearing aids aren’t delivering the improvement they expected.
At Bounse, New Zealand’s only Specialist Hearing Brain Performance Clinic, we look beyond the ears. We assess not only how well you hear sounds, but also how your brain processes them. Often, people experiencing significant listening difficulties have “normal” hearing tests.
Understanding your unique hearing brain allows us to provide personalised solutions, including auditory training, hearing technology and practical strategies that can dramatically improve communication, confidence and quality of life.
We’re also delighted to bring these specialist services closer to the Raglan community. You no longer need to travel to Hamilton for comprehensive hearing and auditory processing assessments. We’re now consulting from the new Raglan Physiotherapy premises at 17B Wallis Street.
Listening well changes lives.
It helps children thrive at school, keeps adults connected to family and friends, and
allows people to participate fully in the moments that matter most.
If listening feels harder than it should, perhaps the answer isn’t in your ears.
Te Tiriti o Waitangi Community Workshop
A ‘Tangata Tiriti - Treaty People’ Education Programme delivered by Whaingaroa Te Tiriti Activation Group
“A very valuable workshop. The way the workshop is delivered with the activities is a great way to learn. I left feeling very empowered and educated.” - Previous workshop participant
Proudly sponsored by Raglan Naturally, who encourage and support these important learning opportunities for our community.
Saturday, 8 August 9am - 4:30pm In Whaingaroa Raglan
These workshops fill quickly, so if you're interested, we encourage you to secure your spot as soon as possible. To register scan the QR Code or email gabrielleparsonraglan@gmail.com
Open to: Residents and people with a close connection to the Whaingaroa / Raglan area Cost: $25 (includes lunch, morning and afternoon tea)
This workshop will cover:
• The Māori-European relationships leading to the signing of the Treaty
• Māori aspirations for the relationship with new settlers as shown in the Declaration of Independence (He Wakaputanga o te Rangatira o Nu Tireni)
• What Te Tiriti o Waitangi says
• A comparison with the English version The Treaty of Waitangi
• A timeline of colonisation in this country and its impacts
• The relevance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi to all peoples in Aotearoa today
To find out more contact Gabrielle at gabrielleparsonraglan@gmail.com or 021 844 785.
Tangata Tiriti – Treaty People is an education programme on Te Tiriti o Waitangi: the Treaty of Waitangi. Its key aim is to build relationships between tangata tiriti – people of the Treaty (non-Māori), and tangata whenua – people of the land (Māori). Visit www.treatypeople.org
Update from the Raglan Football Club
Weare team Crabs playing in the 9th grade. For most of our team this is our 5th season playing together. We are having a good season with lots of wins, a few draws, and only a couple of losses. I think we play well as a team because we generally have a full team every Wednesday for training and for matches – everyone just wants to play football.
This is our first season with goalkeepers and proper positions. It’s fun to swap around and try different spots on the field. I have been goalkeeper for two games; it’s fun when I can save a tricky shot. My favourite position is midfield because I can run the ball up and try to score,
but I also get to run back and help my teammates defend. There’s a lot of running.
As a team, I think our strengths are scoring goals and defending. We could probably work more on our passing and our goalkeeping skills.
My most memorable moment of the season so far was when my dad accidentally drove us to the wrong park. By the time we arrived, the game had already started and our team was losing. When I got subbed on, I was only on the pitch for seven seconds before I scored a goal. The whistle blew moments later and our team ended up drawing the match — that felt good.
I hope everyone is enjoying watching the World Cup. It’s inspiring!!! C'mon England!
By Joshua Vernon-Bourque
Tuatua’s triumph
OnThe Whale Tails Team Crabs 9th Grade
Saturday my team the Tuatua’s and I played a football game in Hamilton at Raymond Park against the Lions. We had no subs because two of our players were sick and one has hurt her foot! It was really tiring because we all had to stay on for the whole game with no breaks.
The Whale Tails are a team of 6- and 7-year-old girls from Te Mata, Waitetuna, Te Akau and Raglan. This is their second year playing together as a team. So now they know each other better and are more confident.
The Whale Tails are great at defending because they have been working on it this year. I’m sure they all love to play soccer because they are so enthusiastic.
I think they have improved a lot since last year and will keep on trying. They all concentrate on the ball more. Next year they might work on passing. Everyone in their team is different. That is why they work together so well. They are great players. Plus, soccer is fun. Every Thursday they practise and they always get better.
Do you like games or practice?
Games = 5 votes, Practice = 3 votes
What do you like about the Whale Tails?
Tessa: “The number of goals we score.” Asher: “Rhyming names make me feel like a Whale Tail.” Fili:
“That I have a whole team.” Violet: “We score goals.” Sasha: “Hanging out with my friends.” Sofia: “Violet is there.” Kōwhai: “My coach.” Athena: “Our coach.”
Why do you play soccer?
Tessa: “I have lots of fun.” Asher:
“I’m a sporty girl.” Fili: “It’s fun and good exercise.” Violet: “It’s super fun.” Sasha: “It makes me go fast.” Sofia: “Because I like it.” Kōwhai: “It’s fun.” Athena: “It’s fun.”
By Awana (8 years)
At half time it was 1-1.. Then we came in and scored three more goals, and we won the game. I scored two goals that time, and my other friends Ava and Indigo scored some goals too.
After that our coach Seb gave us all player of the day because we were all awesome that day! I also got Opposition Player of the Day too. I think it was the fifth time I got opposition player of the day this season!
My highlight would be scoring two goals and we were able to win the game even without any subs.
Our coach said, “I think the highlight for me was seeing these five girls with no subs all get injured or hit and come back on the pitch, fighting with everything they had and seeing them run back to their side after scoring a goal. Practically, seeing them actually stopping the ball, looking up and passing to their teammates.”
Go Tuatuas!
RAGLAN
RAGLAN 143 Pond Road
The Ultimate Family Lifestyle
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RAGLAN 106P Greenslade Road ELEVATED. VIEWS. INCOME.
RAGLAN 106P Greenslade Road ELEVATED. VIEWS. INCOME.
Set on 7 productive hectares, this versatile property offers space, comfort, and opportunity. The substantial brick home features five bedrooms, two bathrooms, Wagner fire, decks with impressive views, and double garaging. Shedding is a standout, including a 20x10m shed with permitted onebedroom unit and mezzanine, plus two and four-bay sheds. An orchard and olive grove complete the picture.
double garaging. Shedding is a standout, including a 20x10m shed with permitted onebedroom unit and mezzanine, plus two and four-bay sheds. An orchard and olive grove complete the picture.
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RAGLAN
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RAGLAN 28 Robertson Street Move In and Live Set
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seamless indoor–outdoor flow. Enjoy separate lounge and dining, contemporary kitchen and sunroom. The 5,000m² property includes internal-access garage, solar power, greenhouse and fruit trees. Standout 145m² boat shed/ workshop offers potential for a self-contained unit.
Richard Thomson M 027 294 8625 E richard.thomson@pggwrightson.co.nz
and sunroom. The 5,000m² property includes internal-access garage, solar power, greenhouse and fruit trees. Standout 145m² boat shed/ workshop offers potential for a self-contained unit.
Richard Thomson M 027 294 8625 E richard.thomson@pggwrightson.co.nz
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Raglan Junior Rugby club
CadeSkerman shares his ambitions, favourite moments on the field and appreciation for the people supporting Raglan Junior Rugby Club.
What is your name and who do you play for?
My name is Cade Skerman and I play for 12th Grade – Raglan Junior Rugby Club.
What position do you play?
I play as a winger. It is my favourite position out of all of them.
What do you enjoy about rugby?
I enjoy receiving the ball and sending it up the field, tackling and having fun with my encouraging teammates.
RAGLAN JUNIOR RUGBY
RESULTS: 20th June 2026
7th Grade vs Taupiri Gold 7th
Draw 50 - 50
POD Ryker Howard
ROD Mickey O’Brien
OPOD Reece Glover
10th Grade vs Te Kowhai
Hurricanes 50-30 win
POD: Sam Bourke
TOD: Kalani Robinson
OPOD: Ridge Munns
12th Grade vs Te Awamutu
Marist Panthers
Win 77 - 5
POD: Jesse Peacocke and Anthony Fyalka
TOD: Johannes Windust
OPOD: Jesse Peacocke
RAGLAN JUNIOR RUGBY
RESULTS: 27th June 2026
6th Grade vs Fraser tech gold
Draw: 30-30
POD: Carter Vercoe
ROD: Wolfe Yeandle
OPOD: Taylor Hablous
7th Grade v Suburbs 7 White
How is the season going so far?
Our season has been going great. We lost a couple of games at the start of the season, but from then on we haven’t lost one, which is great.
What is your goal for your rugby experience?
My goal is to get into the First XV rugby team at Hamilton Boys’ High School, and maybe even the Chiefs or All Blacks!
What supporters of your team would you like to thank?
I would like to thank our encouraging coaches, Jeff Fagan and Dad (Matt Skerman), and also our amazing manager, Emma Snowden. We would not be doing this without them, and also thanks to our amazing caregivers who drive us to our Saturday games and training.
K ia ora
Loss 60 - 50
POD - Reece Glover and Kiwa Prior
ROD - Van Mathers
OPOD - Caio Donaldson
9th Grade vs Fraser Tech 9th
Win: 50 - 40
POD: Declan Tovey
POD: Eru Bird
TOD: Zeta Davis
OPOD: Zeta Davis
10th Grade vs HOB Red
Warriors
Loss 25 - 60
POD: Cillian Kronfeld & Koby Smith
TOD: Brock Skerman
OPOD: Hughie Barker
12th Grade vs Te Awamutu
Marist Panthers Win 77 - 5
POD: Jesse Peacocke and Anthony Fyalka
TOD: Johannes Windust
OPOD: Jesse Peacocke
RAGLAN JUNIOR RUGBY
RESULTS: 4th July 2026
7th Grade vs Melville 7
Win 80 - 75
POD Caio Donaldson
ROD Rocky Wakelin
OPOD Caio Donaldson
8th Grade vs Fraser Tech
White
Win 80 - 40
POD: Remy Wood, Ivy Henley Smith
TOD: Sienna Crowhurst
OPOD: Angus Tilsley
10th Grade vs Taupiri 10
Black
20 - 35 loss
POD: Ridge Munns
TOD: Jayden Smith
OPOD: Koby Smith
11th Grade vs Ngāruawāhia
Win 90 - 0
POD: Aria Donaldson & Blake
Bregmen
TOD: George Jackson
OPOD: Levi Goodwin
12th Grade vs Suburbs Black
12th
Win 22 -19
POD: Orin Bennett
TOD: Phinneus Allen
OPOD: Cade Skerman
Planting session
CALL FOR ARTISTS – SMALL
WONDERS A curated members-only exhibition celebrating the power of intimate scale – artists are invited to submit up to three wall-hung artworks of no more than 400mm x 400mm each, $10 per entry. Register online from Tuesday 7 July –www. raglanartscentre.co.nz/opportunities-forartists/
LIVE AND LOCAL – FRIDAY 1O JULY
Our regular showcase of Whāingaroa talent – this month featuring classical songs performed by Maia Barbuzza, soulful earthy melodies from Anaru and American Roots music from Dave Maybee and Redgie Valente. Adults $10 or koha, under 18s free. Whare Tapere, 7.30-9.30pm, doors open 7pm. Licensed bar and café open.
MATARIKI AT THE CLAY SHED – FRIDAY 1O JULY Matariki is a time to come together – paint a pottery piece at the Clay Shed and enjoy a mug of soup. Pieces will be ready for collection in 2 weeks. Suitable for all ages (tamariki must be accompanied by an adult). Drop-in, koha entry, open 10am -1pm or till stocks run out.
MATARIKI RAGLAN CREATIVE
MARKET – SUNDAY 12 JULY The best of Whaingaroa food, crafts and art. 9am –2pm at the Old School, 5 Stewart Street, second Sunday of every month. For more info - www.raglanmarket.com
RAGLAN AREA SCHOOL EXHIBITION – 18 – 24 JULY Ko taku whānau tēnei – portraits by NCEA Level 1 students. Opening Friday 17 July 7.30-9pm, all welcome. Then open 10-2 daily 18 -24 July.
MUSIC AT THE OLD SCHOOL –
SATURDAY 25 JULY Nick Herbison returns to Raglan with his album release Tour – expect sensational ability on the acoustic guitar and lower toned, smooth vocals. Whare Tapere, 6.30pm, doors open 6pm. Licensed bar and café open. Tickets $15+bf, available online www.events. humanitix.com/nick-herbison-albumrelease
WHEEL WORKSHOP – 28 JULY – 1
SEPT 6-week wheel workshop with Robyn Marsters, suitable for beginners or those looking to advance their practice | Tuesdays | 5.30pm – 8pm | $350 plus membership as applicable | Clay and bisque firing included, glaze firing charged separately | Bookings essential www.raglanartscentre.co.nz/ workshops/
TAMARIKI CLAY CLASSES TERM 3 2026 6-week programme for 5-12yo | Mon 3 Aug – 7 Sept with Belinda Thomas or Tuesdays 4 Aug – 8 Sept with Dezna Le Cordier | 3.30pm – 5pm | $160 | All materials included | Bookings essential www.raglanartscentre.co.nz/workshops/ after-school-arts-classes/
DINNER FUNDRAISER – FRIDAY 7
AUGUST “Celebrating Resilience” –2-course buffet by Colin Chung, followed by guest speakers Christine Walters and Wayne Trott (Waka Ama World Sprints Gold medal 2018) and a quirky quiz with prizes. The Old School, 6 – 8.30pm, doors open 5.30pm. Tickets $90, available online www. creativeraglan.co.nz.
MOVIES
BETWEEN THE SKY AND THE MOUNTAINS
(Exempt | 97 mins) Sat 18 July 5pm
THE CHORAL
(M Off. lang., and sex. refs | 113 mins) Sat 18 July 7.30pm
GLENROTHAN
(M Dom. Violence & off. lang. | 97 mins) Sun 19 July 4.30pm
what’s on
COMMUNITY KAI BY KOHA THE TINY SHOP (BOW ST) MONDAYS 5PM: A new weekly Community Kai by Koha programme launches this Monday at The Tiny Shop, bringing people together over shared food and connection, with koha welcomed.
FRIENDS OF KAITOKE WALKWAY meet on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays every month at 9am to remove pest plants and restore the native environm ent. Email Whāingaroaweed busters@gmail.com for the meeting point.
RAGLAN GARDEN GROUP NEXT MEETING
BETTER BUSES
PUBLIC MEETING
Sunday 19 July, 4pm. Raglan Town Hall Supper Room.
TE TIRITI O WAITANGI COMMUNITY WORKSHOP
Saturday, 8 August, 9am - 4:30pm. In Whaingaroa Raglan. Cost $25 To register email gabrielle parsonraglan@gmail. com
FREE CAP MONEY COURSE Monday 13 July, 7pm. Surfside office, Bow Street. Register at capmoney.org/en_ NZ/login.
For Sale
FIREWOOD DRY, DELIVERED. - trailer load - dry old man pine - 215.00, Pine210.00, Blackwood 220.00. Phone 021 0771524.
Situations Vacant
SOMEONE TO ASSIST WITH LIGHT gardening and housework. Phone Lorna 07 8258124
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REGULAR EVENTS
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
Contact 825 0023 | www.raglanartscentre.co.nz/
Next meeting Tuesday 21 July at 1pm in the Church Hall, Stewart Street. Guest speaker Peter Mudie on Growing Bonsai. Floral Art theme – Anniversary (Matariki). Normal competitions, display table, sales table, Garden Vibes, raffle, tea and biscuits. All welcome. I declare the result of the election held on Friday 26
49 Government Road, Raglan —
3 BED | 2 BATH | 2 LIVING
$899,000
More than meets the eye - Whether you’re searching for your first home, a holiday getaway, or an investment, this versatile freehold property is packed with appeal. The main home offers three bedrooms, one bathroom, and open-plan living with harbour views, while downstairs a well-presented self-contained studio has proven successful as shortterm accommodation. Set on a fully fenced 548sqm section, it’s low maintenance, deceptively spacious, and just a short stroll to Coxs’ Bay for swimming, kayaking, and more.
Jono Hutson 021 488 766
jonoh@lodge.co.nz
51 Norrie Avenue, Raglan —
3
$1,120,000
Stunning Water Views & A Beautiful Setting - Enjoy exceptional views across the Inner Harbour, Mt Karioi and the Raglan Bar - all perfectly framed by breathtaking sunsets in this peaceful and picturesque setting. The home offers three bedrooms, with the master opening directly onto the deck - the perfect spot to greet the morning light or unwind at sunset. The second bedroom, currently used as an office, enjoys uninterrupted views of the inner harbour and Raglan Bar. The third bedroom captures glimpses of the harbour and tranquil backyard.
Jono Hutson 021 488 766 jonoh@lodge.co.nz
41B Wallis Street, Raglan —
$649,000
Opportunity Knocks | Positioned in a highly sought-after location just across the road from water access, this property offers an ideal blend of convenience and privacy. Tucked away from the hustle and bustle, it provides a peaceful retreat while remaining close to all essential amenities. The existing structures are currently configured for holiday accommodation, but the possibilities here are wide open. Continue using it as a relaxing escape, explore the option of a full-time residence, or start fresh with a design of your own. This is a rare chance to secure a special site and bring your vision to life.
Jono Hutson 021 488 766 jonoh@lodge.co.nz
11 Sunshine Rise, Raglan —
3
Walk to Lorenzen Bay | Set on an elevated 941sqm freehold site, the home is perfectly positioned to capture all day sun, while overlooking a lush native bush reserve, offering a sense of calm and privacy that is increasingly hard to find. A wraparound deck with a sleek glass balustrade ensures the view remains uninterrupted and the connection to the outdoors seamless, making it ideal for entertaining. A generous double garage provides ample room for vehicles, water sports equipment or a workshop. Sustainability is seamlessly integrated into the property’s infrastructure, with solar panels harnessing the northern sun and a substantial 33,000L water tank, supported by town supply.
Jono Hutson 021 488 766
jonoh@lodge.co.nz
