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Raglan Police report
From Linda, Raewyn, and Andrew.
Raglan
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Summer has ended and autumn is here. Our last police article was back in November last year, and since then there have been far too many incidents and offences to list here.
In the past month, these are some of the jobs we've attended and dealt with:
• • 6 x Family harm incidents
• • 5 x Assaults
• • 6 x Threats and intimidation/ disorderly behaviour
• • 9 x Theft
• • 7 x Burglaries
has been involved heavily in illegal street racing around the region.
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• • 1 x Aggravated robbery
• • 7 x Wilful damage
• • 4 x Mental health incidents
• • 6 x Traffic crashes
• • 10 x Driving complaints/incidents
Last week, we impounded a vehicle for sustained loss of traction (burnouts) at Nau Mai/SH23 and the town end of Wainui Road. We know this isn't the only vehicle involved in burnouts and we'll continue our efforts to remove these dangerous vehicles and drivers from our roads. This particular vehicle hadn't had a WOF since 2023, making it a clear risk. Removing it from the road is a win for both us and the community. We'll continue to target these vehicles to ensure safer roads for everyone. After seizure, this post was published on Facebook to raise awareness:
"Police in Raglan have executed a warrant today, seizing a vehicle that
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This antisocial road behaviour has frustrated members of the Raglan community for some time, due to the marks left on the road, as well as the rubber and rubbish left each night this occurs.
Antisocial road user activity not only puts the drivers at risk, but also passengers, bystanders, and members of the public.
Police remain committed to holding offenders of this nature to account. We wish to thank the members of the Raglan community for their reporting of these incidents and remind anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage of any antisocial road user behaviour to contact Police.
If Police are unable to take action at the time, we will ensure that follow-up enforcement action will be taken.
Stay safe and enjoy the cooler mornings. Open Everyday from 3pm
Winning mural brings the Raglan Club to life
by Janine Jackson
Doug Ford’s eye-catching Raglan Club mural was recently awarded Resene Best Professional Mural 2024.
Using the club’s existing windows, Doug’s 3-D mural gives the viewer a peek through a series of windows at various people in different social situations.
There’s a lot to see in each of the scenes and if you look close enough you might even recognise some of the characters.
Although Doug likes to paint from his mind’s eye, he is influenced by what he sees around him, and some of the mural’s characters will have hints of the people he meets.
“There are a few sneaky portraits in there,” he laughs. “Rob who used to be at Matapihi Gallery is in there playing darts.”
The scenarios might not be a true representation of the club, but it does capture the role it plays in the community of bringing people together.
“The different things the club does come through, with the billiards, the darts, the music, dancing, and the food,” he says.
This is the third time Doug has entered the Resene Mural Masterpieces competition and it’s his second win in the professional category. He’s a big fan of Resene paints so it made sense to enter and the 50 percent off the paint helps with the costs of producing large-scale artworks.
“Once upon a time, Resene were the ones who brought colour into the house paint and they could make every colour and it is always a decent quality,” he says.
Doug has close to 200 murals of all shapes and sizes under his paint brush. He painted his first mural in the 1989 – 'Cafe de Circus' in Wellington – not long after finishing a visual communication design degree at Wellington Polytech.
From café walls and churches to traffic signal boxes and school buildings, Doug has left his mark on al fresco canvases around the world.
It was how he stayed in New York rentfree. “Every time I was back in New York, I stayed in a hotel where you paint for accommodation. One time I was there for about seven months and I was just painting at the hotel, street hustling, and selling artwork in the market.”
Doug reckons there’s about three month’s work in the club mural and he’s grateful he was able to spread the work out over a year.
“Some days I would just go out and paint cheekbones, noses and eyeballs, just for an hour or two, because the club have always let me get on with it in my time.”
When he’s not painting murals, you can find Doug at Made Gallery, which is conveniently next door to the club. And if you’re a fan of the mural, Made is the place to find Doug’s paintings, and other quirky artworks for sale.
As we sit on the club’s deck looking at the mural, Doug’s keen eye catches things in the mural he reckons need a bit of work.
“See the lady with the cup of tea and the empty vase on the table; she definitely needs a rose in that vase,” he laughs.
He’s also eyeing up the wall space above the mural where he envisions expanding the artwork into the sky.
“What could make it look right is to extend the sky up to a dark royal blue and have the top of the buildings peeking through some balustrades.”
Doug Ford’s striking Raglan Club mural has won the Resene Best Professional Mural Award 2024.
Army helps community inject old hall with new lease of life
by Edith Symes
Aliteralarmy of volunteers has come from near and far on a mission to breathe new life into the historic Te Mata Hall.
Not only has the local community rallied behind the cause but a team of four carpenters from the New Zealand Army’s Linton base near Palmerston North recently arrived to help get the job done.
The soldiers have been camping on site as they work to reclad the 120-year-old building which project leader and resident builder Dan Grimshaw says is still a “well used” facility in this small rural settlement.
Even before the cavalry arrived, local volunteers were on the job water-blasting the hall’s ageing weatherboards for possible reuse while others were inside priming and painting newly delivered weatherboards for the front and back of the hall, which showed the worst signs of wear and tear.
Meantime many in the community got behind the project by donating home baking and other produce to feed the army quartet during their two-week sortie north.
It all began back at the end of last year when The Hits radio station ran a competition in conjunction with Resene ColourShops to give a deserving public hall a spruce-up.
News of the contest spread fast among the community and Te Mata Hall was entered into the comp. Locals voted en masse online, Dan told the Chronicle, and by sheer numbers and enthusiasm “blew the competition out of the water”
An ex-serviceman, Dan rang a mate in the army to arrange help with the spruce-up which – on closer inspection – had become more of a restoration. He drafted a proposal and sent photos to the army to “generate an appetite” for the project.
“We really needed the army working continuous days to get things done rather than rely totally on volunteers having to juggle day jobs,” he explained.
A committee was formed, a constitution created, a bank account opened and an online Givealittle page set up. With a goal of $50,000, fundraising began in earnest to cover the cost of repairs.
Local businesses offered discounted materials and volunteers came out of the woodwork, committing time and effort, while Resene Paints supplied the paint and painting equipment thanks to the radio competition which had prompted the makeover.
But there was much more to be done than giving the hall a fresh coat of paint.
Weatherboards needed replacing, as did the roof. Windows, cladding and structural support also needed attention. “We’re working hard to honour the hall’s original character while giving it the protection and care it needs,” the committee agreed.
So once the army guys had moved in –and enjoyed a welcome dinner put on in the hall by the locals – they got to work, having set their camp stretchers up inside the 1905 building with full use of its facilities.
“They’re soldiers, they can rough it,” Dan laughed. “It’s The Ritz!”
Recladding was the first stage of the project during the 10 working days they had, with reroofing to follow if the community’s fundraising was on target. And Dan was cautiously optimistic last week. “We’re not far off,” he said just one day into the job.
Funds raised were to go towards essential expenses including scaffolding, shrouding –to ensure all-weather work – weatherboard replacement, bracing, reroofing, re-spouting and window repairs.
A recent community dinner and family fun day at Te Mata Domain – organised by the hall makeover committee – was a huge success, boosting the bank balance by more than $2,700.
Mata Hall has been in need of a much-needed makeover.
And Raglan Four Square came to the party the weekend the army arrived, with bags of breakfast foods and milk to help the soldiers’ start to their days.
Now the residents of Te Mata are looking forward to gathering again in their revitalised hall which has served as a hub over the generations and is still used today for everything from weddings and funerals to ping-pong, yoga and the odd good oldfashioned hoedown.
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Keen volunteers outside the shrink-wrapped hall
Army on the job, from left Sapper Tobias Peneha,Sapper Keegan Buckle, Corporal Edward Holloway and Lance Corporal Max Duncan.
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Important Community Notice
Regarding Opening Hours and Capacity
We are upgrading our practice management system (PMS) which is the system we use for all patient consultations. This change will take place over several days and will impact services for a limited time, please take note of the following dates:
Current capacity
We have added an addition 84 GP appointments each week from now until the beginning of April to improve patients access in the lead up to this change.
Please email enquiries to michelle.meenagh@raglanmedical.co.nz Raglan Medical Practice Hours (by appointment) Monday - Friday: 8.00am – 5.00pm Saturday / Sunday - Closed
Afterhours & Public Holidays Anglesea Clinic provides face to face health services for our patients out of normal working hours and can be contacted on 07 858 0800.
For EMERGENCIES DIAL 111
Important Clinic Update
• Monday 17th & Tuesday 18th March
Up to 15 staff will be attending training for the new PMS each day so there will be no pre bookable appointments on these days. There will still be a minimum of three clinicians working and all calls will be triaged with emergencies and urgent health needs taking priority.
New Patient Portal: myindici™
For patients registered with our current portal, you will be sent an email on Wednesday 19th March containing a website link to register for the new portal where you will be required to enter your full name, date of birth and NHI number.
Please note the Raglan Medical team will not have access to myindici™ until 24th March 2025.
• Wednesday 19th March– our ManageMyHealth Portal will be shut down at 5pm
You can still access your records on this app but will no longer be able to send messages, book appointments or order repeat prescriptions.
• Friday 21st March
THE CLINIC WILL CLOSE AT 12 NOON (except for medical emergencies). This is to enable the IT company to complete the switch over which takes up to 72 hours.
• Monday 24th –Friday 28th March
Opening hours will be 8am-5pm however, we will need to reduce the number of appointments available to give the team additional time to learn the new system.
What do I need to do now?
It is important that you find your National Health Index (NHI) number as you will need to know what this is to log in to myindici.
This can be found in ManageMyHealth by following the below steps:
Login to: portal.managemyhealth.co.nz: under ‘my account’ click view profile, NHI number is found under ‘additional information’.
ManageMyHealth app: Your NHI number will be visible at the top of any lab reports or discharge summaries.
Until then sit tight, you don’t have to do a thing!
PRACTICE NURSE VACANCY
Healthline can be contacted 24 hours a day on 0800 611 116 for free advice from registered nurses.
Part-time position available 3 days per week
Ka Ora Telecare
After-Hours Care for Rural Communities Weeknights 5pm-8am Weekends/Holidays 24 hours 0800 252 672
15 March
Update from the Raglan Business Chamber
2025 sees our Board try a few new things; well, many new things! We are bringing back small-business-breakfasts. We are bringing back BA4’s (Business After 4pm) and we have webinars for those of you that find it hard to attend in-person events.
Our Raglan Business Chamber Board and Team have developed a marketing, media and events plan. We are sharing the load of this mahi; working as a team we intend to deliver more to our local business community.
Please follow our social media at the IG handle @ raglanbusinesschamber and support the businesses we are spotlighting by liking and sharing the posts. If you are a Raglan Business Chamber member and you would like to be featured on our socials then get in touch!
And of course we have to say a HUGE THANKS to the wāhine that attended our International Women’s Day. The bodacious Birgit Junni-Rietkerk from Booty Wonderland hosted the panel; Leonie Anholts, Marisa Twentyman, Lucy Sparks, and Karin Bettley. We heard their stories, goals, as well as the harsh realities of being a woman in business. Those of us that attended experienced many ‘goosebump moments’ and tears of gratitude as we realised how much has changed in just a few generations. Thanks to The Wharf for their expert hospitality, and aroha to all who attended.
Want to know more about the Raglan Business Chamber? Come along to one of our events!
Katie Lowes (Co-Chair RBC)
Raglan Children's Day
from Leo McQueen
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Thank you Raglan Emergency Services Representatives. Frank Turner and John Hart from the Fire Department accompanied here by Little Flick.
Raglandelivered sunshine, smiles and laughter at Papahua Domain, Marine Parade, on Sunday, 2 March, as locals celebrated Children's Day.
The community event created the perfect atmosphere for young families and grandparents to enjoy a relaxing day at the beach, topped off with refreshing swims to cool down in the afternoon.
Attendees enjoyed free rides and treats, including a sausage sizzle, popcorn, ice blocks, bananas and cold drinks generously provided by Fresh Choice Raglan, Elixir Social Agency, Kama West Coast, Sweet As Popcorn and the Harbour View Hotel.
The diversity of cultures represented at the event highlighted the positive message that treating all children equally helps nurture inclusivity and understanding.
Special recognition went to the event marshals, who achieved Children's Day Event certification, and the Waikato District Council team, whose combined efforts demonstrated strong community collaboration. Don Rangiaawha was also acknowledged for blessing the event's opening.
Organisers praised everyone's contributions, saying it was an excellent example of local mahi.
Rob (Sandman) Sykes', sand tower creation, good practice
the competition coming.
Some of the BBQ sizzler team, Tania, Shashi, Jodie, Veejay and Afzal.
Get a groove on with TeamSquad
by Janine Jackson
TeamSquad are breathing life back into ‘old school’ sounds, with a quirky twist that’s sure to get you on the dancefloor.
The trio of local musos – Ruth Power (keys/vocals), Odhran Devlin (bass/backing vocals) and Kane Power (drums/sampler/ backing vocals) – are about to release their third EP at The Yard on Saturday, March 22.
Thanks to funding by NZ On Air, the self-described prog-soul/post-disco band has upped the production value on the ‘Apocalipsync’ EP.
“With the NZ on Air Development Fund, we were matched with a producer, and you get together and you write some songs, so we did that with our good friend, Lora Thompson,” Kane says.
“We ended up at The Porch Studio in Rotokauri, recording with Regan McKinnon. We came up with some really good songs for the project, which we knew we had to release. So we took them to Evan Pope (Kora, Threat.Meet.Protocol) for mixing, and then to Andrei Eremin (Hiatus Kaiyote, Tash Sultana) for mastering. That became our EP.”
They released their first song ‘Violet’ in January and more recently released ‘Apocalipsync’, which is the title track from the EP.
“We're really proud of it. We worked really hard on it, and it's definitely a purposeful shift in direction from us into more grooveoriented music,” he says.
Influenced by the sounds of Chaka Khan, Prince and Stevie Wonder, for TeamSquad making music is all about having fun and getting people dancing.
“We're not out there trying to climb the charts with our music and if it's not fun, we don't do it. We love playing shows where lots of people are dancing and also having fun, and feeding us back that energy.”
And, so far, the audiences are loving it.
“It's been going off live, totally night and day to the shows that we were playing before. We’ve been testing the new songs at the shows and they're just going down a total treat. We've got dancefloors moving, and that's the sort of instant feedback you want,” Kane says.
Husband and wife team Kane and Ruth were both career musicians in London from 2009 to 2016 and came back to New Zealand burnt out by the touring grind.
“We did a lot of shows, which was exhausting and fun and amazing. And we released a lot of cool music but we came back burnt to a crisp. I'm super glad that now the pressure is off, it has become fun again.”
Kane met Odhran while playing together in local jazz band Sticky Chicken. He was originally a stand-in when Kane and Ruth were down a bass player but he’s now an integral member of TeamSquad. Odhran is a familiar figure on the local music scene,
having played in many bands including the legendary Mighty, Mighty.
“We were invited to play the Sanctuary Sounds festival in the Hawkes Bay and so I asked Odhran to fill in. We had a really good time, and we ended up doing a recorded live session together at the Old School, and after that point he was part of TeamSquad.”
Their website bio gives a good indication of what to expect from a TeamSquad live gig
with words like ‘80s’ Sci-fi hallucinations, abandoned disco dance-floors, face-melting synths, funk bass hooks and dystopian dancebeats’.
But as the trio say ‘no one ever danced to a description’, you really just got to listen to it. Head to The Yard on Saturday, March 22 for the Apocalipsync EP release party –ticket sales at www.undertheradar.co.nz.
Ruth Power on the keyboard. TeamSquad from left, Kane Power, Ruth Power and Odhran Devin.
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build or limit development these sections provide an opportunity to build your dream home. Building platforms are nearly flat, so no need for complex earthworks and power to the sections is connected. Titles for the 8,000m² and 1.6ha sections are still to be issued but are approved.
This modern three-bedroom, two-bathroom home is perfect for a family, it boasts both style and comfort in its design. The land is perfect for lifestyle living at just under 7,500m² and currently fenced into three paddocks. The surrounding area is all farmland, offering
Fresh look now for bowling clubrooms
by Edith Symes
There ‘s been activity of a different sort at Raglan Bowling Club these past couple of weeks with about a dozen keen volunteers swapping bowls for brushes to give the ageing clubrooms a timely lick of paint.
The fibrolite building is now almost dazzlingly white with blue trim – to match the players’ uniforms – while the wooden fence at the entranceway is a bold blue.
The clubrooms were in need of a “freshen-up”, club president Alan Price told the Chronicle of the facility, which is used frequently by local bowlers and also twice a month by the local Crop Swap group. “We wanted it to look like something the club and community could be proud of.”
Built sometime after 1921 when the bowling club was formed, the building has been looking a bit rundown and drab, Alan added.
So the committee suggested a spruceup to the Raglan Club, of which it is an adjunct or member group.
“They (Raglan Club) provided the paint and materials,” said Alan, “and we (the bowling club) came up with the labour.”
Local builder Craig Wallace of CJW Build supplied mobile scaffolding which extended to five meters. “That made the job so much easier and saved money,” said committee member John Lenihan.
Crop Swap Raglan brought morning teas along for the dozen or so committee members and two casual players – Dermot and Bud, from Twilight Bowls – who all met up several times a week to get the work done within a fortnight.
Committee members agree the now freshened-up clubrooms are “a great way to promote the sport to the community”. While lots of bowling clubs struggle to attract members, they say, the Raglan club has the highest rate of growth among Waikato clubs.
That’s based on the high number of players who have joined in the last five years, thanks to its “extremely popular” Twillight Bowls sessions on Tuesday nights.
And those numbers reflect the future of the club, Alan insists, adding it’s also “a very convivial, welcoming club”.
Ross Turner is the club’s longest playing member, and has won almost 50 championships since 1978.
Silent Vigil for Palestine
from Whaaingaroa Palestine Solidarity
Whaaingaroa Palestine Solidarity are holding a silent vigil on Saturday 22 March on Bow Street, to bring local people’s attention to the desperate situation in Gaza and parts of the Occupied West Bank, Syria and Lebanon. We invite anyone supportive to join us.
“We need to keep talking about the situation of Palestinians as, although the Israeli army invasion and constant bombings have mostly stopped in Gaza, Palestine is still under siege and occupied”, said Gillian Marie from the local Palestinian support group. All borders are closed, and at this time no aid of any kind is getting through to the over two million people living in Gaza in the ruins of their homes, towns, villages, businesses, farms, markets, hospitals, schools, universities, and civil services.
“With no access to clean water or sewage disposal, no food, fuel, and few medical supplies, conditions are genocidal”, she added. The situation in the Israeli Occupied Palestinian West Bank has also deteriorated, with the demolition of houses and forced removal of over 40,000 Palestinians since late February. These Palestinians have no place to go.
Palestinian supporters throughout the country have requested that the NZ government raise these issues with the Israeli government, and speak out against US President Trump’s plans for Gaza and turn it into a holiday resort for the rich. A further request is that the government enable Palestinians in Gaza to re-unite with their family members living in Aotearoa, providing a special visa as has been done for Ukrainians reuniting with family members here. Come along on Saturday 22 March, 11am.
Job well done: Volunteers stand by their work.
Walkway to Lorenzen Bay
Friday 14 March
6.00-6.45pm 11 Government Road, Raglan Auction
Saturday 15 March
11.00-2.00pm OPEN DAY - 123 Greenslade Road, Raglan Prices Online
11.00-11.45am 10/12 Wainui Road, Raglan Deadline Sale
12.00-12.45pm 15 Opotoru Road, Raglan Auction
12.00-12.45pm 26 Lily Street, Raglan $890,000
12.00-12.45pm 2-19B East Street, Raglan Deadline Sale
1.00-1.45pm 21B Long Street, Raglan Auction
1.00-1.45pm 35 Long Street, Raglan Deadline Sale
2.00-2.45pm 8 Te Toki Way, Raglan By Negotiation
2.00-2.45pm 90 Upper Wainui Road, Raglan By Negotiation
Sunday 16 March
12.00-12.45am 35 Uenuku Avenue, Raglan Deadline Sale
12.00-12.45pm 13 Point Street, Raglan By Negotiation
12.00-12.45pm 26 Lily Street, Raglan $890,000
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1.00-1.45pm 4173 State Highway 23, Raglan
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2.00-2.45pm 15 Opotoru Road, Raglan
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14 Whaanga Road, Whale Bay, Raglan
A Property Like No Other
Walk to the surf !!
Access to world class surf breaks
• One bedroom / one bathroom dwelling
• Two bedroom / one bathroom dwelling
Generous double garage with studio annex
Access via Whaanga Rd and Calvert Rd
• 1045sqm freehold, low maintenance site Views of Whale Bay, Raglan Bar and beyond
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7B Rose Street, Raglan —
By Auction | 09/04/25 ( Unless sold prior)
Charming, Convenient and Move-In Ready | First time on the market in 18 years. Discover this lovingly renovated, three bedroom home that perfectly balances location, comfort and convenience. Designed with easy living in mind, the newly engineered, dual drive pad allows you to park and access the main home from an easy, no fuss, level surface. The generous master suite is light and airy with access to the deck, while the remaining bedroom enjoys a serene bush backdrop. Downstairs, a generous space provides many options. Ideal as a third bedroom, office or studio.
Jono Hutson 021 488 766 jonoh@lodge.co.nz
By Auction | 02/04/2025 (Unless sold prior)
Jono Hutson 021 488 766 jonoh@lodge.co.nz
Amanda Reilly 027 2888 518 amandar@lodge.co.nz
7G Whaanga Road, Raglan —
Tender (Unless Sold Prior) 1 BED | 1 BATH | 1 LIVING | 1 CAR
Whale Bay Sanctuary - Raglan, N.Z | This cherished property is available for the first time since 1983. Imagine waking up in your own private haven, with unspoiled views overlooking native bush to the famous Indicators surf spot. Watch the perfect waves roll in! Only a short walk away from access to Raglan’s world class surf breaks. This unique 908sqm freehold site, combines a laid-back surf lifestyle with natural beauty, making it the perfect escape. The charming 31sqm surf shack provides a cozy space to enjoy the surroundings, with stunning, uninterrupted views of the surf and beyond.
Jono Hutson 021 488 766 jonoh@lodge.co.nz
89 Rangitahi Road, Raglan —
$989,000 3 BED | 2 BATH | 1 LIVING
Elevated, Ocean Views | Nestled in the heart of Rangitahi, this stunning three-bedroom home offers the perfect blend of luxury, comfort and modern design. Positioned with an elevated northerly aspect, you’ll enjoy all-day sun and stunning views, including glimpses of the inner estuary, harbour, and beyond. As you approach the home, the minimalist, low-maintenance exterior immediately draws you in. With clean lines and a sleek finish, this residence exudes contemporary elegance. Step inside, and you’ll be welcomed by an open-plan living area designed for both relaxation and entertainment.
Jono Hutson 021 488 766
jonoh@lodge.co.nz
3257 State Highway 23, Raglan —
By Negotiation
Lifestyle Paradise | First time on the market in over 30 years, this exceptional property in Te Uku, Raglan is like no other. This impressive 5.2-hectare property offers a perfect blend of gentle, mixed contour that enhances both its beauty and functionality. With its exceptional Mairoa ash soil type, the land is ideally suited for a wide range of horticultural pursuits for future growth and productivity. The land surrounding the home is in a manicured state, consisting of established specimen and fruit trees, with abundant vegetable and flower gardens.
Jono Hutson 021 488 766
jonoh@lodge.co.nz
4C Cambrae Road, Raglan —
The Ultimate Location for Privacy and Water Views | Nestled in a prime position with sweeping views of the serene Lorenzen Bay, this home is truly something special. Tucked away down a private lane. The open-plan living area flows seamlessly out onto a sun-drenched deck, offering uninterrupted views of Lorenzen Bay. A second living area opens onto a private, covered deck, providing easy access to the lush front yard. A double garage compliments this home.
Jono Hutson 021 488 766
jonoh@lodge.co.nz
38 Main Road, Raglan —
$839,000 3 BED | 1 BATH | 1 LIVING | 1 CAR
Elevated, Private & Sunny Hideaway | Nestled in an enviable location, this beautifully presented three bedroom, one bathroom home offers the perfect combination of comfort and style, boasting a fantastic north-facing aspect. For those who love to entertain, the open-plan living area is a dream, flowing effortlessly onto a spacious sun-drenched deck - perfect for enjoying the outdoors. Two of the bedrooms enjoy an abundance of natural sunlight, with a sunny northerly aspect, while the third bedroom provides a calming bush backdrop, offering peace and tranquillity.
Jono Hutson 021 488 766
jonoh@lodge.co.nz
QUICKFIND Directory:
what’s on
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 FRIENDS OF KAITOKE WALKWAY meet on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays every month at 9am to remove pest plants and restore the native environment. Email Whāingaroaweed busters@gmail. com for the meeting point.
RAGLAN GROWERS MARKET, Fridays 5pm-7pm at the Stewart St Hall Lawn.
Service Offered
DISPLAY ADS FROM $20
TREATY OF WAITANGI WORKSHOP, March
20th at The Institute of Awesome. 9am - 4.30pm visit raglannaturally.co.nz to register.
SILENT VIGIL FOR PALESTINE
Saturday 22 March at 11am at Bow Street.
MEETING OF WHAAINGAROA PALESTINE SOLIDARITY at Raglan Community House on Thursday 27 March at 6pm. Everyone wanting to support Palestinians is welcome.
TEAMSQUAD APOCALIPSYNC EP RELEASE PARTY at The Yard on Saturday, March 22 – ticket sales at undertheradar.co.nz.
5 Stewart St, Raglan
WHAT'S ON
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RAGLAN ART TO WEAR 2025 Entries are invited for 2 shows 7 June 2025 – dazzle with your wearable art and win prizes! $15 entry fee - full details, section descriptions and online entry form available www.raglanartscentre. co.nz/raglan-art-to-wear-biennial/, or pick up a paper form from the Old School office 10-2.
RAGLAN ARTS WEEKEND REGISTRATIONS
OPEN 24 MARCH - for RAW and for The Hatch (emerging artists). Limited places, don’t delay! www.raglanartsweekend.nz/registration/
SPONSORS - secondary sponsor for The Hatch required! We would love your partnership. Please email nicky@raglanartscentre.co.nz
RAGLAN COMMUNITY ARTS COUNCIL
MEMBERSHIP 2024/25 financial memberships expire 31 March – renew now to enjoy benefits and belong to a network of people who support the arts in Whaingaroa.
LIVE AND LOCAL – FRIDAY 14 MARCH
A showcase for local performers, from songwriters to comedy. This month celebrating International Women’s Day with an all-women line-up – Luna de la Cruz, Ngaronoa and Katana, plus Soulti. Whare Tapere, 7.30-9.30pm, doors open 7pm. Under 15 years free, over 15 years $10. Licensed bar and café open.
CLAY-CURIOUS WORKSHOP – SATURDAY
22 MARCH A 2-hour hand-building taster workshop with Justine Davies, 10am – 12pm. $85 per person including materials and firing. Book online www.raglanartscentre.co.nz/ workshops.
POTTERY FOR BEGINNERS WORKSHOP
– 8 – 29 APRIL Wheel workshop with Robyn Marsters. 6pm – 8pm Tuesdays 8-29 April. $220 per person including clay and bisque firing, glaze firing charged separately. Book online www.raglanartscentre.co.nz/workshops.
email: classifieds@raglanchronicle.co.nz
For Sale
FIREWOOD DRY, DELIVERED. Phone 021 0771524. Trailer Load Pine $205, Oldman Pine $210,
RAGLAN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY NEXT MEETING Tuesday 18 March at 1pm in the Church Hall, Stewart Streetthis is the AGM. Guest speakerMushrooms By The Sea. Floral Art theme – Vertical Thrust. Normal competitions, display table, sales table, Garden Vibes, raffle,afternoon tea. All welcome.
45 Bow Street, Raglan
• 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
ENJOY MOVIES IN AIR-CONDITIONED COMFORT
WICKED (PG | 132 mins) Sat 15 March 4pm
AI.TEAROA (Exempt | 70 mins) Preview - Sat 15 Mar 7.30pm Premiere - Sun 16 March 7.30pm Red carpet arrival 7pm both sessions
MOVIES AT THE OLD SCHOOL Door sales 30min prior raglanmovies.co.nz
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 Friday, 5pm
Readers Book Club Monthly on last Friday, 10.30am
Contact 825 0023 | www.raglanartscentre.co.nz/
Builders Wanted
We are an established local building company specialising in residential design and build projects.
We have several new projects coming up this year and are looking for qualified builders to join our team.
If you live in Raglan, have your own tools and vehicle, and have experience in taking the lead role on jobs we would be interested in talking to you about a role within our company.
Please call Silas on 0276674527 or email your CV to silas@kre8iveconstruction.co.nz
2025 Mar 27th - Chronicle Deadline: Mar 25th
PLAY DATE WITH POPOTO / MAUI
Sunday, 16 March, 10am - 2pm at the ocean end of Bow Street, Raglan
Have fun learning about New Zealand’s treasure, the endangered Popoto/Maui Dolphin through an interactive art installation with Peggy Oki.
Join us for fun fact sharing activities, free, all ages welcome. Raffle prizes and more!
on Thursday with Steve Thackray Thursdays 7pm – 8.30pm
“Cover quite a lot of genres, stuff from the 60s. CDs, so it’s old fashioned. Always finish with Van Morrison.”
Feature Show: Thack
To listen online
Have fun learning about New Zealand’s treasure, the endangered Popoto/Maui Dolphin through an interactive art installation with Peggy Oki.
photo: Ciaran Edwards
New home on 24 hectares
Here is a fantastic opportunity to own a decent parcel of land with a near new home, so near new in fact, the home still retains that new home smell. The near new Signature Home sits on the slopes of Mt Karioi and has views that need to be seen and felt to realise just how special they are. Consisting of 4 bedrooms, master with ensuite, large open plan dining/ kitchen, a generous lounge and double internal access garaging, the slate is clean for the next owners to turn this house into a home. The land could do with some fencing and planting here and there.
Raglan 147 Cornes Road
Waitetuna 1007 Old Mountain Road
Raglan 65A Wainui Road
Raglan 14A Main Road
Raglan 48 Main Road