Chronicle Week 2 october 8 2026 by Raglan Ink

Issue #897

October 8th, 2026

SCHOLASTICS SURFING

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ere is a break-down of only some of the jobs we have attended over the last month : • Unlawful Taking Vehicles x 5

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• Burglaries x 5

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• Family Harm x 21

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• Mental Health x 6

Afterhours & Public Holidays

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• Threats and Intimidation x 4 • Stalking and Harassment x 5 • Assaults x 9 • Thefts • Fraud & Scamming x 3

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• Check the local marine weather forecast before you go. • New Zealand's weather can be highly unpredictable. Expect the weather and the state of the sea or lake to change.

• Drink Driving x 8

Avoid alcohol

• Vehicle Crashes x 4

• Safe boating and alcohol do not mix.

• Driving Offences x 9 - including 4 x Sustained Loss of Traction (burnouts) • Arson x 2

• Things can change quickly on the water. You need to stay alert and aware.

• Water Rescues x 4

Be a responsible skipper

Raglan Volunteer Fire Brigade have advised us of several Arsons over the last couple of months. Fires are being deliberately lit in Waikato District Council public toilet cubicles, causing extensive damage with huge associated repair costs. These fires have the potential to be extremely dangerous if not extinguished quickly and are very concerning. Local rate payers, I’m sure, would prefer their rate payments go towards upgrades in and around Raglan rather than on repairs costs for these arsons. With the school holidays and the slightly warmer, longer days, we have seen the expected increase in water rescue calls over the last couple of weeks. Before hitting the water, check that you have everything you need for safe water fun. Here’s some safety tips :

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• Share your plans with a trusted person including your exact starting location, route and the time you expect to return. Ask them to call 111 if you don’t return by your agreed-upon time and cannot be reached.

Wear your lifejacket

• The skipper is responsible for the safety of everyone on board and for the safe operation of the boat. • Stay within the limits of your vessel and your experience. Know your limits and look after others • There is a high chance of falling into the water and needing to paddle or swim while kayaking, canoeing or SUPing. Be aware of your swimming ability before heading out. • Choose an activity that matches your skills, equipment, experience and confidence. • Never leave children unattended when they are using a canoe, kayak, or stand up paddle board on the water. Stay safe during bar crossings • A coastal bar is a shallow sandbank at the entrance to a river or harbour estuary.

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• Wear a lifejacket anytime you are on the water.

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• Boats can sink very quickly. Wearing a correctly fitted lifejacket increases your survival time in the water.

• Bar crossings can be dangerous. You need the right knowledge, skills, gear and conditions.

Take two waterproof ways to call for help

Remember to make reports using 111 if it is happening now, or 105 if it has already happened. Or make an online report on the NZ Police website. Emailing, texting or calling Raglan Police staff members is not the way to make reports or complaints. None of us work 24/7 or 365 days a year. When we are not on-duty we do not want to receive work-related calls or texts. We need our treasured down time.

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• Take two waterproof ways to call for help. Wear or securely attach at least one directly to your body.

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• Choose communication equipment that suits where you are going and the type of boating or paddling you are doing. VHF radio and distress beacons are recommended for boat users. Learn more about beacons. • Do not rely on your mobile phone. It might end up overboard or out of range or battery.

• Learn about bar crossing safety.

Stay safe everyone and look after each other. Raglan Police Team

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Raglan surfers shine as Waikato narrowly misses scholastics title from Surfing New Zealand

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aglan surfers Alani Morse, Indica Corcoran and Van Camenzind delivered strong results for Waikato at the 2026 National Scholastic Surfing Championships in Gisborne, with Alani and Indica taking national titles and Van finishing third. Waikato finished just 28 points behind defending champions Bay of Plenty, 7,760

to 7,788, in one of the closest team finishes in recent years. Alani claimed the Under 16 Girls title at Makorori Beach with a 12.9-point heat total, holding off Coromandel’s Lola Groube in the final. Lola needed a 7.03-point ride to take the lead but could not find the score, leaving Alani to take the title ahead of Northland’s Isla McKay and Auckland’s Ella Rebolledo-Withers.

Indica produced one of the most dramatic finishes of the championships to win the Under 18 Boys division. Sitting third with less than a minute remaining, he caught one final right-hander and surfed it through to the beach. The score did not come through until after the hooter. Needing a 5.57 to take the lead, Indica was awarded a 7.33, the highest score of the final, to secure the national title.

Fellow Raglan surfer Van Camenzind finished third in the same final, behind Otago’s Alexis Owen in second and ahead of Jack Higgins, also of Otago. Bay of Plenty secured its 13th scholastic team title with five podium finishes, including wins to Sol Fritchley in the Under 16 Boys and Louis Macquet in the Under 14 Boys. The five-day championships ran from September 28 to October 2 in Gisborne and featured school-aged surfers competing across Under 14, Under 16 and Under 18 divisions, along with boys’ and girls’ longboard events.

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Raglan’s Main Street becomes a stage: Freedom2fly Fest returns with Freedom2Fly

omething extraordinary is about to take flight in Raglan.

From 6–15 November, Freedom2fly Fest 2026 will bring circus, dance, live performance and creative experiences to Raglan / Whāingaroa — with artists coming from around Aotearoa and overseas to share their work with our community. At the heart of the festival is Sunday 8 November – Busking Day, when Raglan’s main street becomes a stage. For one day, the streets and creative spaces of Raglan will fill with performers, circus artists, musicians, dancers, clowns, jugglers and aerialists. This year also brings a new busking pitch at the Raglan Old School Arts Centre, in collaboration with Creative Markets, creating another space for artists to connect directly with the public. And the best part? You never quite know what you might discover. You could be walking down Bow Street, exploring the markets or stopping

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for a coffee when a performer suddenly appears in front of you. That is the magic of busking — spontaneous, accessible and right in the middle of community life. Freedom2fly Fest is also bringing international artists to Raglan, including The Orange Box from Spain and Matmanamat Cirque from France, alongside an exciting programme of local and national performers. Across ten days, audiences can experience Cabaret Nights, student showcases, workshops, circus performances and community events — creating opportunities for people of all ages to participate, watch, laugh, connect and be inspired. The festival’s vision is simple: Creativity. Community. Connection. It is about bringing high-quality performing arts to Raglan that people might otherwise have to travel elsewhere to experience, while also creating platforms for local artists and performers to share their work.

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But Freedom2fly Fest is more than a programme of performances. It is a community effort — artists, venues, markets,

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audiences all playing a part in creating something special for Raglan. So keep your eyes open this November. You might just find a little magic waiting around the corner.

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Karioi Classic shifts back into gear for 2027 from Go Raglan

ne maunga. Two wheels. A whole lotta gravel. The Karioi Classic is shifting back into gear for 2027, with Whāingaroa’s much-loved gravel cycling event returning on Sunday 25 July. After taking a break in 2026, event directors Dirk De Ruysscher and Lisa Thomson are bringing the Karioi Classic back for its 14th running, with support from the Go Raglan team, local sponsors and the community volunteers who help make the magic happen on race day. One of Aotearoa’s finest gravel events, the Karioi Classic takes riders around Karioi on a course that combines remote gravel roads, native bush, farmland, exposed coastline and plenty of climbing. There are two distances to choose from: The Long One, an 85km ride with around 2400m of elevation, and The Short One, covering 58km with around 1500m of climbing. Dirk says he’s stoked to see the Classic returning to the calendar. “We’re really excited to bring the Karioi Classic back in 2027. It’s always been a very local event and that’s a big part of what makes it special - it’s challenging, a little bit wild and has this amazing community around it,” he says. And while plenty of costs are heading upwards, organisers have decided to shift in the other direction for 2027. The Long One entry fee will reduce from $120 to $100, while The Short One will come down from $80 to $70. “We know the cost of living is putting pressure on people, so instead of increasing the entry fee we wanted to make the event a little more affordable,” Dirk says. “We want people to be able to put it in the calendar, give themselves something to train towards and come over the finish line with jelly legs and a big grin.” The Karioi Classic has always been about more than racing the clock. Some riders come chasing a personal best, others simply want to see if they can make it around the maunga, but the shared challenge and community atmosphere are a big part of the appeal. A local crew of volunteers helps look after participants around the course, manning key points and aid stations, supporting riders and helping everything run smoothly throughout the day. Previous events have drawn on volunteers who have been involved with the Classic since its early years.

“We couldn’t do it without them,” Dirk says. “They’re the people out there encouraging riders, making sure everyone is looked after and creating that atmosphere the Classic is known for.” The event’s grassroots character is something organisers are keen to retain. Following the 2025 race, Dirk said one of the best compliments the team received was that the Karioi Classic felt different from a corporate-run event - exactly what they were aiming for. Organisers are also welcoming Rangitahi Peninsula back for a second year as the event’s major funding partner and supporter, with the course once again taking riders through Rangitahi. Mark Frost Bayleys Raglan is also returning to provide additional sponsorship support for the event. The Karioi Classic first came to life in 2010 after Dirk and Lisa had already organised a number of local sporting events, and it has since become a distinctive fixture on Whāingaroa’s winter calendar. Registrations open in January 2027. Until then, riders have plenty of time to get some kilometres into their legs. For course information and everything you need to know about the Karioi Classic, visit goraglan.com/karioi-classic-raglanevent/ and follow @karioiclassic on Facebook and Instagram.

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Practice Calm - A Floof Superpower!

Whāingaroa Weedbusters: Community volunteers take on privet and pest plants

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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.

e all LOVE seeing our dogs having fun — racing around, chasing balls, playing with their friends and generally letting loose. But while exercise and excitement are important, there’s another skill that’s just as valuable: learning how to switch off. Dogs don’t automatically know how to be calm. Just like we teach them to sit, stay, and come when called, we can teach them that sometimes the best thing to do is… nothing! Practising calm helps dogs develop an “off switch”, build impulse control, and learn that exciting things happening around them don’t always mean they need to join in. At Floofsters, we practice intentional moments of calm every day with naps and chill time and some dogs really struggle - because they have learned that if they are out of the house and around other dogs it is time to go, go, GO! We love our zoomie times, but we are so proud when our Floofs are happily and calmly napping and chilling together when in our care. Three ways to practise calm: 1. Find a “watching spot” Choose somewhere with gentle activity — a park bench, café or quiet street corner. Sit with your dog and reward them for calmly watching rather than reacting to everything around them. 2. Build calm into walks Don’t make every walk about moving! Stop occasionally and let your dog sit or lie down while you take in your surroundings. Calmly reward relaxed behaviour. 3. Reward the quiet moments Notice when your dog chooses to settle on their own. Quietly drop a treat beside them or offer gentle praise. You’re teaching them that calm behaviour gets rewarded too. The goal isn’t to take the fun out of your dog’s life — it’s to give them balance. A dog who can go from “LET’S GO!” to “ahhh, time to relax” has a valuable life skill that can make everyday life easier, calmer, and more enjoyable for everyone.

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Volunteer Opportunities... Friends of Kaitoke Walkway. 1st and 3rd Saturday each month at 9-11am. Next meet up 17th October. Start point varies, Contact: whaingaroaweedbusters@gmail. com Bryant Memorial Reserve weedbusters. Meet at Upper Wainui Road access to the DoC Water Race Track, 9-11am on the last Saturday each month. Next meet up 31st October. Contact: moniquehall_78@hotmail.com Rangitahi Weedbusters. Meet at the Hut 9am for a free coffee, 1st and 3rd Thursday, next meet up 15th October. Contact: con. jackson66@gmail.com

t was a great weekend for nature in Raglan last weekend. Pest plants across town will be finding themselves more scarce because more weedbuster volunteers than ever are after them. It was very exciting to support 2 new groups starting this week, one at Rangitahi and one on Bryant Memorial Reserve. On both sites there is beautiful mature bush diminishing under a smothering, strangling green tide of vines, either Jasmine or Climbing asparagus. If left unchecked these plants create dense shade, stopping light from reaching the ground so seedlings won't germinate and the bush can't perpetuate. The vines wiry stems wrap tightly around any remaining soft-barked saplings, ring barking, starving and killing them. The vines wind on, up mature individual trees, weakening them by blocking light to their canopy and the tight grip, so they are more susceptible to falling in strong winds. That creates more light for yet more pest plants to germinate, because they're so quick. Ask any gardener how quick. Over time we run the risk of losing our ngahere if we don't check

Friends of Wainui Bush Park. Meet in the carpark 9-11am. 2nd and 4th Thursday. Next meet up 8th October. Contact: lenihanjf@gmail. com Privet Fridays, every Friday 9am spring, summer, autumn, have break in winter. Roving weedbusters. Start point varies. Contact: whaingaroaweedbusters@ gmail.com the pest plants. When we lose our bush, we lose our birds. So lets not. Join a weedbusting group, or better yet, check your own property for pest plants and move them on. Not sure about your pest plants ? Www.weedbusters.org.nz All the groups start at 9am and work for only 2 hours. Email the organisers and get yourself added to our contact groups, make new friends, do good for nature. No experience necessary, everyone's welcome. Lots to learn, lots to share. Whaingaroa Weedbusters is 100% local volunteers. Couldn't do it without us !

Weedbusters native plant nursery. Contact: pee.gee.que@ gmail.com Baking. Delighted to receive any contributions at any of our groups. Volunteer environmentalists run on cake.

Higgins Panel & Paint: Five decades of small independent family business advertorial

The tradespeople at Higgins Panel & Paint have more than a century of experience between them.

iggins Panel and Paint is a third generation, family owned business established in 1972. The Raglan Chronicle caught up with the Higgins team to hear about their business. Have you had good feedback from Raglan clients?

We work closely with Repair Certifiers, such as Bevan from Hamilton Repair Certifiers to get your projects done. We can organise towing to and from us, if your vehicle isn’t moving.

We have quite good relationships with Raglan’s local mechanics and over the years we have received regular, repeat referrals from them (especially since Raglan lost its local Panelbeater).

We are WINZ Approved Suppliers

We are conveniently located not far from the Raglan entry to Hamilton (Frankton). What are the strengths of your business and the benefits you offer ? We not only do Panel and Paint, but we are the ONLY Panelbeater that we know of with a full size sandblasting booth with a hoist in it. So, we can Blast, Coat, Paint and Panelbeat your Vehicle, Trailer or Caravan all in one place.

Shop now. Pay later.

We are Rust Specialists, which is especially handy for Raglan residents, living near the sea.

As an Independent Panel Shop, we are not aligned to any specific Insurance companies, so we can do work for ALL insurance companies. What’s some good advice for people who need panel and paint services ? • Legislation says you have the right to choose your repairer. Often, insurers will guide you to use their Hubs or aligned repairers, but you can choose to use Higgins Panel and Paint or your Panelbeater of choice. Be firm! Know your rights.

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• Did you know, if you have an accident and its not your fault, and the other person has full insurance – there is Legislation that requires the other person’s insurer to pay for a hire car as you need? Insurers won’t tell you about. We often let our

customers know about this and refer them Faultless Cars Waikato, another locally owned business. Find us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/ higginspanelandpaint

Update from Raglan Junior Football Club with Raglan Junior Football Club

E DID IT!! What a mammoth effort by our committee and our rangatahi youth team. Raglan Football Club has been trying to get a Holiday Programme started for years; it’s not easy to find the perfect team, location, availability, and financial resourcing. But, determination was on our side, and so was the data. We surveyed our club and found that the Holiday Programme wasn’t just an aspiration of the committee, but it was also a high priority for the players and parents. Thanks to WEL Energy Trust for being the core funder enabling us to get this project over the line this year. Thanks to Asa Puriri, fitness coach and Roosters player for being our lead coach. Thanks to Luke, Torin and Olly for being our coach-team. Thanks to Tonia for being the lead on gear and for getting the new gazebo over the line for the club. Small gains

like this kept our players rested, dry, warm, shaded - all of which we needed as we went from drizzle to sunshine. All attendees said they would come back, which leads us to design our Holiday Programme for 2027. If this sounds like something you are keen to support, reach

out to Katie katie@fohboh.online and join our Holiday Programme crew. We know that many parents find it hard to commit to training and games during winter due to work commitments; if you want to contribute to the club with a smaller dose of time then joining this crew could be the perfect placement for you.

If you are reading this as an ex-club with a keen teenager who wants to join the coach-team, then also reach out.. We’ve built a tiny-weeny-social-enterprise, and the most important thing for our committee is to close the loop, offering work to our ex-players, creating mahi for rangatahi - this is top of the agenda for this enterprise.

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Raglan Business Chamber Update

Allow extra time for SH23 works near Greenslade Road from New Zealand Transport Agemcy - Waka Kotahi

otorists travelling on State Highway 23 near Greenslade Road, Raglan, should allow up to 10 minutes extra travel time while road rebuilding work takes place.

e are having a growth spurt! HAERE MAI to the new members joining us. And what a time to join!! Up next for Raglan Business Chamber: 1. Wednesday 21st October - Is Your Business Summer ready? RBC breakfast event with Jami Dickson, Matriarch Media, and MSD at Harbour View Hotel. 2. Wednesday 28th October - Employment Law and Business Risk with Haley at DTI Law. 3. Thursday November 19th at Old School Arts Centre - Bring your laptops! A.I. workshop with Felix Scholtz. 4. Climate Resilience Portal with Rachael Goddard Go ECO (Date tbc) 5. December 2nd - RBC gets Festive - party at the pub. We also have our podcast season two set for recording over summer. Our Raglan Business Awards subcommittee is working hard to design an epic event for October 2027. If your business is keen to sponsor an award, reach out to us, and we can give you a sneak peek into the event and find the perfect positioning for your collaboration. Of course WSL is coming back; if you want some simple upgrades to your digital presence and organisational management then definitely come to the breakfast event on Wednesday 21st October. It will speak to operational gains for summer, and also for preparations your business may wish to take for WSL happenings in May 2027. What do we do at Raglan Business Chamber? Working together, we make something better than we can build alone. Keen to find out more? Swing Bella an email info@raglanchamber.co.nz or come along to one of our events, and follow our updates on social media: Facebook: www.facebook.com/ raglanbusinesschamber Instagram: @raglanchamber LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/raglanbusiness-chamber-369852353

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Work begins on Monday 5 October, with completion expected by 5pm on Friday 18 December, weather permitting. The first stage involves improving the road shoulder and drainage over about five weeks. Crews will work from 8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday and some Saturdays. Stop/ go traffic management will operate during work hours and may also be required overnight. From Monday 9 November, crews will remove and rebuild the existing road layers to create a stronger road surface. Stop/go traffic management will operate 24 hours a day during this stage. A temporary 30km/h speed limit will apply throughout the work area, including outside work hours. Drivers should follow signs and directions from traffic management staff. Dates may change if weather conditions are unsuitable. NZTA thanks road users and the local community for their patience.

Celtic Caim to play Raglan at Raglan Old School Arts Centre

eltic Caim music duo coming to Raglan Old School Arts Centre, Wednesday October 28th.

=Celtic Caim are Pauline Vallance from Scotland and Heather Innes, originally from Scotland and who now lives in New Zealand. They have toured in the UK, Canada and Australia and last toured in New Zealand in 2019. Their music has been described by audience members as hauntingly “beautiful harmony singing” which can be a capella or accompanied by clasarch, flute, and/or bodhrán. Their concert set is an eclectic mix of Celtic songs, songs written by various songwriters including Pauline’s own songs and the occasional song written by Heather. Add to that a jig or reel here and there performed on flute and bodhrán for you to get your feet tapping and their concerts are not to be missed. Doors open for their concert at Raglan Old School Arts Centre at 7pm for 7.30pm start. Tickets are $20 available from UTR or at the door by cash or EFTPOS. There is limited seating so don’t miss out!

A new chapter at Te Uku School with new principal,Shirley Bailey

e Uku School’s new principal Shirley Bailey is getting to know the people and place at the heart of her new role. She spoke to the Chronicle about her path into education, what brought her to the area, and life beyond the school gates. What inspired you to become a principal? I spent 12 amazing years at Te Kowhai School, where the two principals I worked with, Tony Grey and Juliet Dickinson, consistently encouraged me to take on new opportunities and grow my leadership. Five years ago, Juliet encouraged me to apply for the principal role at Kuratau School. Although I never set out with a strong ambition to become a principal, I am grateful she saw something in me and encouraged me to take that step. It turns out I absolutely love the role. I am passionate about education and helping our tamariki become confident, successful learners. As a principal, I have the opportunity to work alongside teachers, students and whānau to create the conditions for great teaching and learning, ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive, and foster a genuine love of learning. What attracted you to the Raglan area and Te Uku School? My husband and I were starting to think about the next stage of our lives. With our son recently married and both him and his wife, and our daughter, living in the Waikato,

we wanted to be closer to our whānau. I was keen to find another rural school setting, and we had often talked about living near the beach while still keeping our bach in Pukawa on Lake Taupō. Te Uku School felt like the perfect fit. The school's strong sense of community, rural character and beautiful location made it an opportunity that was too good to pass up. Having great coffee on our doorstep and being close to Raglan's stunning coastline is an added bonus. Where have you come from and what is your teaching background? I was born in Hawke's Bay and grew up in Havelock North before moving to a small farm near Takapau. After moving to Hamilton at 19 and trying a few different study paths, including accounting and psychology, then having children, I eventually found my passion in education and completed my teaching degree at 32. I spent 12 incredible years at Te Kowhai School, working across almost every year level, and also served as an Across School Leader for the He Waka Eke Noa Kāhui Ako. Most recently, I have been the tumuaki of Kuratau School for the past five years. What do you hope to bring to the school, and what are your priorities? My priority this term is simple: look, listen and learn. I want to get to know the staff, students, whānau and gain a deep understanding of Te Uku School, its unique character and the wider community it serves.

I hope to bring energy, enthusiasm and a collaborative approach to teaching and learning. I'm passionate about creating a caring, safe environment where everyone can thrive, and I place a strong emphasis on positive relationships and a positive staff culture. When teachers feel supported and valued, great things happen for learners. As a new principal, I'm looking forward to being present and visible within the school and community, building strong connections and learning about our people, place and aspirations. How important is the relationship between the school, families and community? It's hugely important. "He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata" reminds us that people are at the heart of everything we do. Schools are strongest when teachers, students, whānau and the wider community work together. I loved being part of the Kuratau community and I'm looking forward to becoming part of the Te Uku community. Building strong partnerships helps create the best possible outcomes for our tamariki,

and I'm looking forward to meeting everyone over the coming term. What are you most looking forward to getting involved in outside the classroom? One of the things I enjoy most about being a principal is having the privilege of being involved in so many aspects of school life. I love attending sports events, camps, leadership opportunities and community activities. These experiences help build confidence, resilience and strong relationships for our tamariki. While the core curriculum is deeply important, so too are opportunities to learn beyond the classroom. In previous roles I've loved joining students on adventures including kayaking, hiking and skiing, and I'm excited to discover the unique opportunities Te Uku and the wider Raglan area have to offer. What do you enjoy doing when you're not at work, and what might people be surprised to learn about you? I love being active, whether that's running (albeit a little more slowly these days!), paddleboarding, kayaking or swimming. Much of our family time is spent at Pukawa Bay on Lake Taupō, often with our Border Collie, Evie, in tow. I also enjoy horse riding, baking and reading about education. Perhaps a little surprisingly, I genuinely enjoy a good house clean and get a great sense of satisfaction from ticking off the weekly cleaning list! I'm looking forward to meeting everyone over the coming term and becoming part of the Te Uku community.

LOCATION OF DEFIBRILLATORS 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 Rd) The Hut Rangitahi (29 Rangitahi Rd) Poihākena Marae - (222 Wainui Rd) Raglan Rest Home & Hospital (29 Manukau Rd) 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) Nau Mai Business Park (30 Nau Mai Road) - Raglan Food Co (front gate)

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If space, versatility and substantial improvements are high on your Deadline Sale closes Tuesday 10th November, 2026 at 4.00pm, (unless lifestyle wish list, 3257 State Highway 23 deserves your attention. sold prior) Positioned on just over five hectares, this well-established lifestyle View By appointment property offers an impressive combination of a main residence, fully Web pb.co.nz/RGL227629 self-contained granny flat, swimming pool, large shed and workshop, attractive pond and beautifully maintained grounds. The separate self-contained accommodation adds genuine versatility, whether required for extended family, guests, teenagers or simply as an additional independent living space.

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Deadline Sale closes Thursday 12th Set on approximately 7,442 sqm, this well-presented lifestyle November, 2026 at 4.00pm, (unless property combines a modern three-bedroom home, manageable sold prior) grazing and a substantial shed with additional accommodation. The View By appointment thoughtfully finished home features a stylish, well-appointed kitchen Web pb.co.nz/RGL236707 connecting naturally with the dining and living areas. Three bedrooms, a family bathroom and an additional WC provide comfortable everyday living, while excellent indoor-outdoor flow leads to a generous entertaining area complete with an impressive outdoor fireplace. The land provides enough space to enjoy genuine country living. James Lambie M 027 852 1830

Veterans move in with Raglan Golf Club

eteran golf players swarmed into the Raglan Golf Club like bees to a honey pot last Tuesday, making it look more like a campground than a golf club! With 104 players, 14 campervans parked up and golfers from 31 NZ golf clubs, there was going to be lots to play for over the next three days. Three rounds of golf were on offer, with Wednesday as a practice day, leaving Thursday and Friday for the real competition. Players were excited to be playing on such a well-groomed course.

Extras included a Wednesday evening BBQ and an enjoyable, well-run quiz night on Thursday evening. Throw in a nutritious meal and you have a successful event. Vet Club organisers were delighted with the turnout for the tournament, bringing a popular sporting occasion to our picturesque Whāingaroa community. Happy golfing, Vet members, and safe travels! See you next year! …Fore!… …Pete Aim…

Raglan Lawns outcome tests council's push for more local contracting this content has been provided thanks to Raglan Community Media - raglanradio.com

ocal frustration over Raglan Lawns no longer mowing councilowned open spaces around town has prompted questions about how Waikato District Council awards its contracts and whether recent changes to procurement have worked as intended for smaller contractors. Mayor Aksel Bech told Raglan Community Radio the change was not the result of council simply replacing Raglan Lawns with another mower. Under the previous system, CityCare held one large 10-year contract covering parks and reserves across the entire Waikato district, with Raglan Lawns carrying out local mowing as a subcontractor. Mayor Aksel said the old contract bundled together everything from mowing and sports fields to cemeteries and other public-space maintenance, making it too large for most smaller businesses to bid for directly. “Raglan Lawns can’t possibly contract to provide cemetery services at Tuakau,” he said as an example. When that contract expired, council deliberately broke the work into six smaller packages, with three covering the north and three the south. The intention was to give smaller contractors two possible routes into the work. They could team up with other businesses and bid for one of the smaller packages themselves, or seek subcontracting work from whichever company won. Downer ultimately won the southern parks and reserves mowing contract and then made its own subcontracting arrangements. Raglan Lawns did not end up retaining the Raglan mowing work. Aksel said he had no visibility of the commercial discussions between Downer and Raglan Lawns. He acknowledged there was an awkward tension in the model, because a smaller contractor could first compete against a major company for the main contract, then have to negotiate with that same company for subcontracting work if it lost. For Raglan Lawns, neither route ultimately resulted in it continuing the town’s council mowing work.

Aksel said council had been trying to create more opportunities for smaller businesses and had previously pursued “social procurement”, aimed at keeping more council spending circulating locally. New contract cheaper and easier to compare Breaking one large contract into several smaller ones created more work for council, but Aksel said it also made it easier to compare contractors and assess how well they were performing. Under the old district-wide model, failures could be picked up through complaints and service requests, but it was harder to judge overall performance when there was little to compare it with. Aksel said the new contracting model had also produced a lower-than-expected cost, with the open-spaces contract coming in “significantly cheaper” than council had anticipated. He described this as an example of reducing costs without necessarily reducing services. Council has also made a significant change with two of the six open-spaces packages, bringing playground and structures work in-house rather than awarding it through the larger external contracts. Aksel said the work would be managed locally, likening it to an old-fashioned “town clerk” model where someone who knows the community can deal with smaller maintenance jobs directly rather than putting every task through a larger contracting process. Bigger question over local decisionmaking The Raglan Lawns debate also feeds into a wider question Aksel says council should keep exploring: how much decision-making and funding should sit closer to individual communities. The Government’s Head Start local government reform programme has been paused until after the election, leaving Waikato District’s Western Waikato proposal on hold. Aksel said councils had worked to what he described as an “impossible timeline” and he was disappointed the Government had not progressed the proposals, but believed the pause should not stop work on local governance.

He said the challenge was to work out what genuine local representation looked like and how decision-making powers could be matched with the funding needed to carry them out. For Raglan, having more local say over who delivers services such as mowing provides a practical example of what local decision-making could look like. Rates cap could mean communities choose service levels Aksel said Waikato District was forecasting rates increases within the Government’s proposed cap, with savings largely coming from more efficient spending and contracting. But with roading and material costs rising, efficiencies could only go so far. Future Long Term Plan discussions would ask communities which services they value most and where they might accept changes. He cited less frequent mowing of some berms and open spaces as a possible saving, rather than a confirmed cut. Small changes could save tens of thousands of dollars across the district. Aksel described the cap as a “blunt tool”, saying rising infrastructure values also increase depreciation costs. He estimated roading revaluations alone could absorb one percentage point of a 4% cap before any change in services. A bed levy for Raglan? Aksel also backed exploring ways visitors could contribute more towards the facilities and infrastructure they use in tourism-heavy communities. He said Raglan clearly benefited from visitors, but those benefits were not shared equally while local ratepayers still carried much of the cost of public infrastructure. “If we can leave a bit more of that money by way of a levy … then we’re all for it,” he said. The discussion follows National’s decision to rule out a bed tax and instead propose sharing more revenue from the existing International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy with councils if it is reelected. Under the policy, councils would receive funding based on their share of international visitor guest nights. That would still leave

domestic visitors outside the funding mechanism. National itself says domestic travellers account for around two-thirds of guest nights nationally. For Raglan, Aksel said a bed levy could potentially capture a wider share of visitors because many come from elsewhere in New Zealand as well as overseas. Council was open to considering any mechanism permitted under existing legislation, he said, although targeted rates and similar charges would themselves count towards the proposed rates cap. Water company brings savings but less direct control The question of local control also came up in discussion about IAWAI Flowing Waters, the water services company jointly owned by Waikato District and Hamilton City councils. Aksel said combining water services had already produced economies of scale and reduced the increase in fixed water charges compared with earlier projections. But he acknowledged there was a tradeoff. “We gave something away as well. We gave away the decision-making power directly,” he said. Councils now influence the company as shareholders rather than elected members directly making operational decisions. That distinction has become apparent through a request connected with the University of Waikato’s proposed medical school for relief from development contributions. Development contributions are charges on new developments to help pay for infrastructure such as water, wastewater, roads and community facilities that existing ratepayers have already funded. Aksel said the decision now sits with IAWAI rather than Hamilton City Council. He said Waikato District had previously supported considering relief for developments such as affordable housing, pensioner housing and papakāinga because of their social purpose. He did not personally see the medical school as fitting the same category, but said the wider issue was where the line should be drawn when a development claimed broader public benefit.

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Local writers and musicians share the stage at Live and Local at Raglan Old School Arts centre

n evening of poetry, storytelling and jazz awaits at Raglan Old School Arts Centre on Friday 9 October, with Live and Local bringing together a line-up of Whāingaroa writers and musicians. The Inkspillers line-up features Lynne Wilkins, Merren Tait and Tina Shaw, whose writing spans poetry, romantic comedy and novels for adults and younger readers. A musician, writer and award-winning poet, Lynne has lived in Raglan since the 1980s. Her writing career has included song lyrics, technical publications, a decade of finance journalism and business resources. She is currently working on a poetry collection and a novel, alongside editing a previously unpublished work by her late mother. Born in Canada, Lynne moved to Aotearoa as a young adult with her New Zealand-born parents. The Whāingaroa coastline remains a source of inspiration, with evenings playing her flute to the sunset feeding her songs and poems. Merren writes quirky, irreverent romantic comedies about empowered women. Her first novel, The Year of the Fox, has been optioned for television. A former English teacher and librarian, she now creates fiction from her home near Raglan, where her humour also extends to naming chickens — including Princess Layer. Tina is the author of novels for adults and younger readers, with her latest novel, A House Built on Sand, winning the Michael Gifkins Text Prize. She also edits the Bateman New Zealand Writer’s Handbook and the NZ Society of Authors’ quarterly publication, NZ Author, and works as a reviewer, mentor and manuscript assessor.

Providing the music are drummer Freddy Limbert and Raglan duo Upright. Freddy combines traditional and modern drumming approaches, drawing on swing, layered rhythms and improvisation to bring energy and groove to his performances. Upright pairs Greg Taylor on piano with Odhran Devlin on “big violin”. Having played together in numerous bands since 2013, the duo explores favourite jazz standards with a playful approach and room for musical adventure. Live and Local takes place upstairs in Whare Tapere from 7.30–9.45pm. Doors open at 7pm, and organisers encourage audiences to arrive early to secure a ticket. Entry for adults aged 18 and over is pay what you can afford, with $10 recommended and a $5 minimum. Those aged 17 and under attend free.

Department of Conservation Waikato spray operations from Department of Conservation

epartment of Conservation (Waikato District) advises that agrichemical use on public (and some private) lands will be carried out by DOC staff and contractors between September 2026 and June 2027 for the control of various environmental pest plants. A spray plan for the specific operational activities is available for viewing on request.

If you wish to be notified closer to the date of application, please contact waikato@doc.govt.nz.

Spraying will occur during daylight hours and will use a combination of control methods including helicopters, drones, gun and hose, and knapsacks. Areas to be sprayed include the

Whangamarino Wetland, Toreparu Wetland, Moanatuatua Peat Dome, Lakes Whangape, Rotongaro, Rotongaroiti, Hakanoa, Areare, Ruatuna, Rotomanuka, Rotopiko, Takupu Island (Waikato River), Kawhia and Aotea Harbours, Raglan Reserves (Whaanga and Bryant) the Ngaranui Track, and the Hakarimata Rail Trail. If you wish to be notified closer to the date of application, please contact waikato@doc.govt.nz. People who require individual notification will be given one to five working days’ notice. For more information, please contact Alaine Holdom, Waikato District Office, on 027 540 5937 or aholdom@doc.govt. nz.

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Discover new art and plan your trail

An Emerging Artist Exhibition A celebration of upcoming Whaingaroa talent

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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.

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CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR UPDATES SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS 2025 – CALL FOR ARTISTS Seeking local artists to participate in our local pre-Christmas, cashand-carry arts and crafts sale 28 Nov – 13 Dec. Online application form available now www.raglanartscentre.co.nz. RAGLAN ARTS WEEKEND PREVIEW EXHIBITION – TILL MON 26 OCT Open daily 10am – 2pm. OPENING OF ‘THE HATCH’ – 23 OCTOBER Check out Whāingaroa’s hottest new art talent with the Raglan Arts Weekend’s Emerging Artist show opening at the Town Hall. 6.30pm onwards. All welcome. RAW OPEN STUDIOS - 24-26 OCTOBER Grab a map and choose your own adventure! Over 80 artists in 48 studios in the beautiful Whāingaroa region, open 10am – 5pm. Enter our Scan & Win competition at each studio to win a $500 Prezzy card. LIVE AND LOCAL – FRI 9 OCT Adults $10 or koha, under 18s free. Whare Tapere, 7.309.30pm, doors open 7pm. Licensed bar and café open. RAGLAN CREATIVE MARKET – SUN 11 OCT 9am – 2pm at the Old School, 5 Stewart Street, second Sunday of every month. For more info - www.raglanmarket.com MUSIC AT THE OLD SCHOOL – WED 28 OCT Celtic Caim –7.30pm, doors open 7pm. Café open. Tickets $20 on the door subject to availability or online www.undertheradar. co.nz COMEDY – SAT 31 OCT Bitter, Twisted and On Tap Comedy Tour - Whare Tapere, 8pm, doors open 7.30pm. Tickets $20 on the door subject to availability or online www. eventfinda.co.nz CENTRE AND CYLINDER WHEEL WORKSHOP – 31 OCT, 7, 14, 28 NOV Beginners wheel workshop with Joseph Rowe – 4 Saturdays | 10am – 1pm | $295 plus membership | All materials included | Bookings essential l www.raglanartscentre. co.nz/workshops/ TAMARIKI CLAY CLASSES TERM 4 6-week programme for 5-12yo | Mon 2 Nov -7 Dec with Belinda Thomas or Tuesdays 3 Nov – 8 Dec with Dezna Le Cordier | 3.30pm – 5pm | $160 | Bookings essential www.raglanartscentre. co.nz/workshops/after-school-arts-classes/ MURDER ON THE 18TH (ACTUALLY ON THE 7TH HOLE)– FRI 6 NOV & SAT 28 NOV A golf-themed murder mystery – with great characters and clever clues, Eva’s Room, doors 6pm for 6.30pm start. Licensed bar and café open. Tickets $20 members/$25 non-members www.creativeraglan.co.nz MONSTER GARAGE SALE – SUN 21 NOV Save the date – and save your quality donations! (Sorry no DVD/CDs, electrical items, sports equipment, furniture or plants.) Donations can be dropped off Thurs 19 Nov – Sat 21 Nov, 10am – 2pm. Monster Garage Sale Sunday 22 Nov 10am – 2pm.

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Public Notices

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING RAGLAN & DISTRICT MUSEUM SOCIETY INC Tuesday 13 October 2026 at 10am Raglan Museum, 15 Wainui Road Love Raglan’s history? Want to help preserve it for the future? Come along to our AGM, meet the people behind the museum, hear what’s happening, and find out how you can get involved. We’re looking for new committee members, particularly a Treasurer and Secretary, and would love to hear from people who can bring fresh ideas, enthusiasm and a little time to help keep our local history alive. No museum experience necessary, just an interest in our community and it's past.

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RAGLAN GARDEN GROUP NEXT MEETING Next meeting Tuesday 20 October at 1pm in the Church Hall, Stewart Street. Guest speaker – Brian Swain talking about herbs. Floral Art theme – Natives. Normal competitions, display table, sales table, Garden Vibes, raffle, tea and biscuits. All welcome. READ THE NEWS ONLINE!

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

Go Raglan Jobs Supporting local employers and local talent. List your role or update your profile today goraglan.com

Backgammon Club monthly on last Fri, 5pm

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