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aglan’s original City-toSurf Walkway is being commemorated with a sign telling the story of how the community initiative came together.

Whāingaroa Raglan Destination Management Organisation is leading the project and manager Jacqueline Anderson is hoping there are locals with photos or other memorabilia from that time.

“This campaign is one of the many stories which highlights the power of community and even though the concrete inscriptions are lost, we’re keen to include photos of the project.

It could be from the working bees, or maybe people took photos of their inscription; we would love to borrow those memories to share for future generations,” she says.

The campaign to build a walkway to the sea began in 1992 when the Waikato District Council (WDC) were preparing to widen Wainui Road.

Local legend Kate Hayward lobbied the Raglan Community Board to incorporate a ‘footpath platform’ and while the board agreed with the design change, the funding was not available.

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become official ‘Walkway Patrons’ and local ‘celebs’ agreed to have hands and feet imprinted in Raglan’s very own ‘Footpath of Fame’.

The path with close to 300 inscriptions, which went as far as at Poihākena Marae, was completed in 1993.

In 2023, WDC removed the old path to make way for a fit-for-purpose, fully concreted Town2Surf Walkway and the inscriptions were lost.

“The project is a great example of how Raglan can come together for projects that benefit the community and our visitors,” Jacqueline says.

Undeterred, Kate set up City-toSurf Walkway fundraising committee to bring her vision to life.

“This all happened before digital cameras and mobile phones, so we’re encouraging people who were around at that time to check their old photo albums for walkway photos.”

Locals were invited to ‘purchase’ a metre of concrete customised with an inscription for $15, many Raglan businesses chipped in $150 each to

Photos are from Waikato Times story and NZ Herald.

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Karioi’s spirit captured in local film

by Janine Jackson

FILM SCREENING

TIROHIA KARIOI Behold Karioi

Sharing stories of people and place.

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flaxroots feature documentary brings Karioi to life through the connections and shared stories of those who call Karioi home — from hapū and long settled whānau to artists, retired trappers and the work of conservationists.

Premiering on Saturday, September 6, with an invite only red carpet event and community screenings on Sunday, September

7 at 11am and 3pm at the Stewart St Church Hall, Tirohia Karioi Behold Karioi captures the deep and varied connections locals share with Karioi.

Inspired by the success of Oliver MacLeod's book launch of 'Geology of Karioi Volcano' last year, the Toitū Whāingaroa team – Lisa Thomson, Lara Sweetman and Michelle Levy, with Gareth Bellamy on post production and music composition – have put in countless hours of work crafting

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the stories of people with deep connections to Karioi.

'We saw how much interest was generated from Oliver's book, particularly in the pūrākau (traditional Māori narratives) of Karioi and the hāpu perspectives,” Lisa says.

Circumnavigating the mountain, the team interviewed 17 people with significant ties to Karioi, including farming identities the Jackson family from Whaanga and Phillip Swann from Ruapuke, hapū representatives Angeline Greensill (Tainui o Tainui) and Taruke Thomson (Ngāti Whakamarurangi), and artists Simon Te Wheoro and Dallas Mihinui.

“We've been really lucky and privileged to have access to places that our community doesn't and we'd like to think there are going to be some profound moments where people can grow their knowledge of Karioi and sense of reverence for it, while they watch the film," Lisa says.

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“We often think of Karioi from the Raglan side, but Karioi has so many faces, whakapapa, stories and deep connections for people and that's what we really want to show in the film.”

The Toitū Whāingaroa team have spent the last couple of years strengthening community ties and cultural understanding through events and initiatives related to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Māori culture.

“We want to normalise conversations about our history and acknowledge there are differences in world views, while also those celebrating the similarities and differences,” Lara says.

“This is kotahitanga in action – embracing and valuing diverse perspectives.”

Thanks to Raglan Naturally for helping bring Tirohia Karioi to life.

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Tributes aplenty for ‘nicest guy’ in town

by Edith Symes

H

e never actually lived here but Alan Lovegrove loved working in Raglan for 21 years – and the townsfolk, in turn, took him to heart.

“RIP Alan, you were a star in the community,” commented a longtime local at the end of a Facebook post which told of his death, aged 84, late last month.

“You were the undisputed nicest guy in town,” commented another.

And from yet another: “Alan was one of the best, lots of chats, laughs, never without a smile, our family adored him.”

These were just a few of 100-odd online sentiments fondly recalling Alan’s kindness and helpfulness at Raglan Video – the shop he opened at the lower end of Bow St, later moving premises to Electric Ave roughly where Zinnia is now.

“Alan definitely did his time and service in our community,” one of the Tukiri whanau also commented. “I remember the buzz when he first opened the doors to the video shop.”

That was back in 1997, and Alan had three months to trial a business while his landlord wasn’t at all convinced it would work. But succeed it did, becoming something of an institution about town over two decades.

During the 90s there were no streaming services like Netflix or Lightbox, and television reception in the district was patchy at best. Nor was there a lot to do here on a wet weekend.

So Alan – who’d previously had video shops in Nawton Mall and Hillcrest – took a punt, bringing his kind of entertainment to town at a time when only the BP service station was dabbling in the rental video market.

Alan’s son Paul told the Chronicle last week his father had a lifelong love of movies, dating back to his youth when he had to handmow the lawn to earn sixpence to attend the matinees.

He enjoyed manning the Raglan shop so much that he continued working well past retirement age, Paul added, closing down only seven years ago.

“Technology has changed and you’ve got to move on,” Alan acknowledged at the time.

Paul recalls that when the shop closed Alan hung some of the leftover DVD discs from fishing line to make reflective bird scarers in his “treasured garden” back home in Hamilton.

Alan would’ve loved to move to Raglan permanently, says Paul, but it wasn’t to be,

"I remember the closing weekend," commented Inger Kite online. "Alan was still smiling." even though his wife Fran’s parents had a bach for years in Raglan West.

Alan was also a keen fisherman, Paul reveals, his record catches being a 20lb

snapper off Raglan and a 16lb salmon at Vancouver Island, where the father of three also had family including grandsons.

Backlit 2025 hits the streets from Raglan Inkspillers

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distributed free each year to give residents and visitors to Raglan a little reading pleasure with their morning coffee.

Backlit contains an eclectic mix of poetry, prose, musings, essays and observations – whatever Inkspillers members are working on and ready to share at the time it goes to print.

But this year we’re thrilled to be able to share a broader range of pieces from writers living in the Whāingaroa rohe. Thanks to funding received from Waikato District Council through the Creative Communities scheme, Backlit was able to open its pages

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to other writers, with a community call for submissions made in June this year.

The response was exciting and as a result Backlit 2025 contains selections from eight additional local writers. Work by Annie Chapman, Justine Van Rooijen, Donna Palmer, Robert Rhinehart, Claire Notman, Daniel Molesworth, Ste’en Webster and Helene Evan graces the pages, alongside an excerpt from Ephemera, a novel by awardwinning author Tina Shaw, who moved to Raglan a couple of years back. Tina is our invited guest writer for the 2025 edition of Backlit.

So buy a coffee, grab a free copy of Backlit 2025, and kick back and relax. You’ll find copies of the magazine on stands and in cafes around town, as well as in the library, iHub and Old School Arts Centre.

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Reclaiming Pūtoetoe: feasibility study to explore cultural and community facility

by Maki Nishiyama

The feasibility study will look at the Wi Neera St site beside Raglan Police Station and also the former Hart’s Garage site on Bow St.

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n a piece of land in the heart of Raglan, just beside the police station on Wi Neera St, the past and future are converging. The site, once home to the rūnanga [assembly] house of Ngāti Māhanga chief Te Awaitaia, is now the focus of an ambitious plan to reclaim its history and create a space that serves both Ngāti Māhanga and the wider community.

The Department of Internal Affairs, Lotteries Communities Facilities Fund, have recently confirmed the successful funding application by Raglan Naturally for a feasibility study into a possible cultural and community facility on this site and a second parcel on Bow Street, formerly Hart’s Garage. Both are rare in central Raglan, unencumbered by perpetual leases, and their availability opens the door to a project that has been talked about for decades.

The Significance of Place For Lisa Thomson, project co-ordinator for the Toitū Whaingaroa Project Team (under the Raglan Naturally Community Trust), this is about more than buildings.

“The original township name was Pūtoetoe, from the toetoe grass that was everywhere here,” she says.

“Te Awaitaia was a signatory to the Treaty of Waitangi and his rūnanga house was right on this site. He welcomed everyone – settlers and Māori – under his mantle. That spirit of

kotahitanga [unity] is at the heart of what we’re trying to do.”

“This is a reclamation,” Lisa says.

“Reclaiming whakapapa, stories and a visible Māori presence that colonial processes tried to erase.”

Building from the Ground Up The idea has been on Raglan Naturally’s radar for the last few years. Their community plan lists a centrally located facility as a priority, and over the past year, the Toitū Whaingaroa team (Lisa, Lara Sweetman and Michelle Levy) have worked alongside the Raglan Naturally hapū representatives and co chair Hans Buwalda to develop the idea.

The process began with governance conversations. Meetings with Mayor Jacqui Church, the Deputy Mayor, councillors Tilly Turner, Eugene Patterson and Janet Gibb, as well as senior council property staff, secured in-principle support to pursue funding.

At the same time, the proposal went to Ngā Uri o Māhanga, the governance body representing the marae of Ngāti Māhanga – Aramiro Marae, Te Papa o Rotu at Whatawhata and Ōmaero Pā. Governance members referred the decision to the wider whānau, prompting a hui at Ōmaero late last year.

“There was a big turnout,” Lisa recalls.

“Once we explained the opportunity to seek funding for a feasibility study and the why, whanau supported us to go to the next step and put in an application to the DIA.”

Securing the Resources to Ask the Right Questions With hapū and council blessings, the team prepared a funding application to the Community Facilities Lottery Fund. Working entirely as volunteers, they engaged PAUA Architects of Hamilton, known for their work with hapū and on public facilities in Waikato, to manage the project.

The application succeeded, securing enough funding to undertake a full feasibility study – at no cost to ratepayers – that will determine whether the project is viable and what it could include.

“We don’t have a design yet,” Lisa says.

“First we have to ask: Can we do it? What would it look like? How can it be self-funding long-term? That’s the work ahead.”

From History to Future Vision Ideas on the table range from an arts and cultural hub to a learning and events venue, social enterprise, or a mix of commercial and community spaces to sustain the operation.

Lisa says the study will combine community workshops on Pūtoetoe’s history with design exploration and funding modelling. “We want people to understand why this site matters. We’ve already had WEL Energy Trust-funded workshops reconnecting Ngāti Māhanga whānau with the history of Pūtoetoe and Papahua, and the turnout has been huge.”

These gatherings have revealed gaps in local knowledge – even among descendants.

Some believed Te Awaitaia was buried at

Wi Neera St, not realising his memorial stone had been moved in 1923. “Those are powerful moments,” Lisa says. “People reconnecting with their place, their ancestors, their stories.”

A Model for Partnership The project’s governance will be shared.

A project control group is being formed, with representatives from Raglan Naturally, Ngāti Māhanga, Waikato District Council, and the wider community. This tripartite approach – hapū, community and council – is one Lisa believes could serve as a model for future projects across the district.

“We’ve started the right way,” she says.

“With our Treaty partners first, then the community. It’s the respectful way to do it.”

Sky’s the Limit When asked what the facility might look like, Lisa says, “The sky’s the limit. It could be an art gallery, a wānanga space, a social enterprise hub. It has to be self-sustaining, so maybe part commercial, part community.

But it will always be about bringing people together – just as Te Awaitaia did here more than 150 years ago.”

For now, the focus is on the feasibility study, which will guide whether the project moves into design and construction. But for those involved, it already represents a kind of homecoming.

“This is resilience in action,” Lisa says.

“Reclaiming history, creating a future, and making sure the stories of Pūtoetoe are seen and heard again.”

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Animal Health Column WITH ANEXA VETS

Dentistry for your Pet

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ental disease is one of the most common health issues affecting our pets, with 80% of cats and dogs showing signs by the age of three. It’s often silent, always painful, and entirely preventable.

Because your pets are experts at hiding discomfort, dental disease often goes unnoticed until it reaches an advanced and painful stage. Left untreated, it can lead to bad breath, loose teeth, difficulty eating, and serious infections. Visual checks alone can only detect around 30% of disease. That’s why x-rays and a professional dental assessment (under general anaesthetic) are often the only way to detect the full extent of what’s happening beneath the gum line.

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• Brushing teeth – start by wiping teeth with a soft cloth/swab, introduce toothpaste – can be anything tasty, but not human. Progress with a finger toothbrush (Anexa has some!) and rewards to keep it all positive & regular.

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n the 5th of August 2025, the Year 10 students at Raglan Area School were offered an amazing opportunity to help Met Ocean. Our goal was to record the tides, temperatures and swells of the Whaingaroa harbour.

With Whaea Sandra, Whaea Carolyn and Whaea Gwyn, the Year 10 syndicate walked down to the water. Once we arrived at the water front, three women helped us work our way through the procedure – Lisa, Mireya, and Kiri.

The way we started measuring the required information was by dropping a ripe orange into the harbour off of the bridge, recording the time, and plotting where the orange flowed in the

estuary. This told us what way the currents were moving, and how fast they were.

We also dropped a ‘mangōpare sensor’ into the sea to get a more precise reading of the temperature and water pressure. The mangōpare sensor is a small lightweight device that measures the temperature, pressure and speed at which the swells are moving. Usually it is attached to the back of commercial boats.

This can be useful for chartering and construction around the water.

The next day, we plotted where the orange had floated which allowed us to measure the speed of the currents. We give a big thanks to Met Ocean, Lisa and Mireya for giving us the awesome opportunity; we learnt so much from this experience!

Sewtember in Raglan all about recycling and repurposing fabrics

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t’s the start of Sewtember next week at the Raglan Community House – a month where keen sewists or wannabes get to stitch everything from cushion covers to coffee cup holders and pin cushions to pot holders.

Not only that but embroidery, applique, patchwork, Japanese sashiko and more will be tackled on each of the designated Learn to Sew Thursdays. Plus there’s a Sewtember Saturday especially for repurposing those old jeans – mending, patching, whatever it takes.

All free and with the expert guidance of a few old hands who are happy to pass on their skills.

Sewtember’s all about recycling and repurposing fabrics, says longtime sewist Trish Searle. She and Pauline Abrahams have been teaching regular Learn to Sew classes in the basement of the Community House for the past 18 months, courtesy of a Waikato District Council waste minimisation grant and with support from the local budget service.

Now they want to ramp things up a bit by offering for Sewtember even more inventive ways to get people stitching, and encourage good old-fashioned sustainability along the way.

Fabrics are either donated or come from op shops around town, like Kaahu’s Nest up at Whaingaroa Recycling Centre, Trish says.

In all the group has eight sewing machines, plus overlockers, to work on. The first few machines were borrowed from Whaingaroa Environment Centre after they’d been used for all that bag-making during the Plastic Bag Free Raglan

initiative which, in turn, coincided with the Covid pandemic when reusable options were being explored.

Other machines have since been donated and each is fondly named after its previous owner, laughs Pauline. All sewing machines are serviced once a year, fulfilling the group’s obligation to its generous funders.

The regular Learn to Sew classes started out by making simple drawstring bags, Trish reveals, and this will continue in Sewtember during a session designed specifically to use up scrap fabric.

“It’s kind of addictive,” she told the Chronicle of making multiple bags. In fact so many have been stitched that the sewing group is part of an international organisation called Morsbags which gives them away within the community – the growers’ market and Community House being among the recipients of those made in Raglan.

The sewing classes have become a real “hub” of activity, Trish enthuses, attracting women (and men), school students and also travellers over the summer months.

The practice of manaakitanga or hospitality is also an important part of the group, she adds, in the form of welcoming others to simply come and enjoy the sociability with afternoon tea provided during session times, 1.30-4pm. * Thursday Sept 4, 11 & 18 covers slow stitching, scrap busters and use of scrap fabric. * Saturday Sept 20 covers reuse and repurposing of clothing like old jeans.

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Turning pain into purpose with mothers of inmates’ podcast

Energising our Visitor Economy

by Janine Jackson

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aglan Community Radio host Jane Forkert is turning podcaster with a new show Hearts Locked Up – a podcast about mothers with children in prison.

Jane hopes her podcast will provide a safe space for mothers of inmates to share their experiences and to find community with others in a similar situation.

“I want to give mothers a voice, because they shut themselves down and they're shut down by society,” she says.

Jane is walking this journey herself with her middle son currently serving a long stretch for drug-related offences.

“I found it cathartic talking about my own experience and I know it could help other mothers who are carrying that huge load by themselves. Plus, it's helpful for other people listening who have never experienced this side of life.”

Most mothers experience some form of guilt over their parenting skills, but Jane says, as mother of an inmate she put herself under the microscope.

“I spent the first year looking back and going – should I have encouraged him to play hockey through high school, because he was so good at it, he could have been a famous hockey player. But, as a single parent, I just burnt out after seven years of trying to get three boys to three different places every Saturday.”

She’s since found peace with herself and accepted the good and bad of being a mother of three very different personalities.

Jane’s youngest has a very successful career in IT and all the boys are intelligent in their own right. But, Jane says, it’s also important for an individual to take responsibility for their own actions.

“I’m part of their journey, but you don't have to make it mean everything about you as a mother,” she says. “But this

is what most mothers live with every day when their son or daughter goes to prison. It's the label they put on themselves and society does as well.”

Getting over the guilt is one thing, then there are the prison visits, constant phone calls and the worry that they might not make it out the other side of their prison sentence.

“For the first couple of years Caleb was ringing two three times a day, and you get to the stage where you just have your phone glued to you because you can't miss a call,” she says “You’re always on edge, because you're thinking they're going to be stabbed and they're going through all sorts of psychological stuff.”

Not one to shy away from being open and honest, Jane will shine a light on her own experiences in the first episode of Hearts Locked Up – My Son is Inside.

“There are so many layers to having a child in prison that you're dealing with all the time, and it's a massive learning curve. There’s the stigma, plus the guilt, and I know this sounds awful, but in some ways, death is easier because it's final and it's accepted in society. Maybe what the podcast can do is normalise what these mothers are feeling and experiencing.”

Knowing that the stigma attached to being a mother of an inmate may deter people from sharing their journey, Jane is happy for people to use an alias.

“I always find when people have come on the radio for an interview, they walk out feeling amazing because they've shared a bit about themselves, and they've stepped into their own hearts,” she says.

If you would like to share your story as a mother of an inmate, contact Jane at hearttalksrcr@happilyheart.com or join her Facebook group www.facebook.com/groups/ heartslockedup/.

Are you a local business and keen to explore together with our wider business community how a thriving visitor economy here in Whaingaroa could help meet your aspirations? We invite you to join us as we take a dive into what this could look like in a local session facilitated by the awesome Helen Ritchie at WYLD on Tuesday 9th September.

This event is not limited to RBC members, in fact we are breaking the rules and wish to invite all reps from our business community to come and connect and inspire great ideas and positive change.

Building on the work previously completed as a community as part of the Raglan Naturally Plan from 2020, this is a ‘next step’ for us to get together and hashout what is working, what is easy, what is not working and what needs to change.

Our local organisations Raglan Business Chamber, Whāingaroa Raglan Destination Management Organisation, alongside Waikato District Council and their Takitini branch, plus with Hamilton Waikato Tourism reps in the room this event is not to be missed.

The focus of the meeting is to gather our business community, and to look at resources and identify infrastructure required for a thriving economy.

What does a thriving economy look like for Whaingaroa?

Come along and taste the cuisine of the Wyld Café with us as we explore this together as a community and help contribute towards a clear vision for economic vitality. The event will be facilitated by Helen Ritchie who is well known in our community for developing and shaping brilliant ideas together.

Head to Humanitix for tickets for this free catered event. Registration essential https://events.humanitix.com/ba4-energisingraglan-s-visitor-economy

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Raglan juniors shine in Golf Futures Tournament from Raglan Golf Club

Saturday 30th August 2025 At Raglan Holiday Park Camground - Dining Hall Sausage sizzle will follow each team’s award timeslot Team’s Award Timeslots:

What to bring:

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1. Your own water bottle / drink 2. Your best cheering voice 3. Gold coin for a sausage koha for non-players.

4. No dogs please

11am : First Kicks 1:00pm: Grade 9 & 10 2:30pm: Grade 7 & 8 3:30pm: Grade 11 to 13

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ith only being six shots off qualifying for the Junior Futures Pennants final, our magnificent Raglan Golf Club seven golfers had a remarkable three tournament result.

Three rounds were played at Ngaruawahia, Matamata and Huntly.

Golfers Henry Fagen, Harry Ongly, Stella Rose Dickie, Lenny Bailey, Atcharin Hall, TeAtatu Mataira, and Harlo Bird played

with courage and skill on challenging and unfamiliar courses.

The golfers, who are members of the Waikato Golf Futures organisation, played against 15 other Waikato Teams and finished 7th overall. A very commendable result.

Raglan Junior golf is on a roll and is looking forward to a bright future.

Thanks also to the parents who supported this venture. off the tee, Pete Aim.

JOHN BERTRAND (COLLECTABLES) LTD ARE BUYING IN RAGLAN MONDAY 8 SEPTEMBER OLD GOLD

GOLD & SILVER TROPHY CUPS ETC

• Unwanted Jewellery • Broken Rings • Gold Chains • Gold Watch Cases • Alluvial (River) Gold • Dental Gold • Gold Coins • Gold Racing & Trophy Cups

• Racing Cups & Sports Cups • A&P Show Cups • Show Pieces • Presentation Keys & Trowels • Sterling Silver Tea Sets & Cutlery • Scrap Gold & Silver

*No EPNS or Silver Plated Items Please*

BANKNOTES

COINS • All Gold & Silver Coins • Gold Sovereigns • Gold Half Sovereigns • NZ Silver Coins 1946 & Before (for at least 20 times face value) • Also wanted NZ & World Coins after 1946 • Australian Silver Coins to 1963 • English Silver Coins to 1946 • NZ 1935 “Waitangi Crown” • USA Coins up to 1964 • Old Collections & Accumulations of World Coins • Modern Collectors Coins & Sets • NZ Reserve Bank Sets *No Pennies or Halfpennies Please*

RAGLAN

• NZ & Australian “Trading Bank” Notes pre 1932 (e.g. Bank of New South Wales, Bank of NZ etc) • Reserve Bank of NZ Pre-Decimal Notes • Any £20, £50 or £100 Notes • Hong Kong & Malayan Banknotes • Australian Pre Decimal Notes • Australian “Star” Notes • Early Fijian and Samoan Banknotes • NZ Traders Promissary Notes (1840s) • NZ Government Debentures • NZ Banknotes overprinted for use in Fiji, Cook Islands etc • Postal Notes • All other World Banknotes

WRIST & POCKET WATCHES

WAR MEDALS ETC

• Gold & Silver Pocket Watches • Any Rolex Watches • Omega Gents Watches • Any Breitling, Jaegar Le Coultre, Vacheron & Constantin, Patek Philippe, or IWC Watches • Moon Phase Watches • Chiming or Alarm Watches (Pocket or Wrist) • Military Watches • Divers Watches • All other pre 1950s wind up watches (parts value only) *No Quartz or Battery Operated Watches Please*

• The New Zealand Wars & Boer War Medals • 1st World War Medals • 2nd World War Medals, Stars etc • Orders and Decorations • Korea & Vietnam Medals • Antarctic or other Polar Medals • Fire Brigade Medals • Lodge Medals • Shooting Medals • Military Badges and all other Military Medals • Gold returning Fob Medals or “Tokens of Honour” from residents of small town New Zealand

HISTORICAL MEDALS

TOKENS

• A&P Show - Gold, Silver & Bronze Medals • Commemorative Medals & Medalets • Prize Medals (Gold & Silver) • Sports Medals (Gold & Silver) • Life Saving Medals • Shipwreck Medals • Coronation Medals • etc, etc, etc

• NZ & Australian “Tradesmen’s” Tokens • NZ Transportation Tokens • Railway Passes • Tram Tokens (not Dunedin Tramways) • Presbyterian Church Communion Tokens • Bread Tokens • Theatre, Cafe, Discount Tokens etc • Any other tokens relating to early New Zealand No item too small for our consideration

COLLECTABLES

JOHN BERTRAND (COLLECTABLES) LTD SEE THE BUYERS IN

• Albums & Accumulations of Pre 1920s Postcards (used or unused) • Old Fountain Pens • Small Chinese & Japanese Antiques • Maori and Pacific Artefacts • Small Interesting Collectables

Mon 8 Sept

2.30 pm to 4 pm

Raglan Old School Arts Centre, Eva Room, 5 Stewart Street

ALSO BUYING AT WE WANT TO BUY – CASH-IN NOW

CHARTWELL

Mon 8 Sept

Chartwell Cooperating Church Hall, 126 Comries Road

9 am to 10.30 am

TE AWAMUTU

Mon 8 Sept

Te Awamutu Library Meeting Room, Selwyn Lane

11.30 am to 1 pm

HAMILTON

Tues 9 Sept

Ventura Inn & Suites, Conference Room, 23 Clarence Street

9 am to 10.30 am

CAMBRIDGE

Tues 9 Sept

St Andrews Church Parish Hall, Corner Hamilton Road & Victoria Street

2 pm to 4 pm

HAMILTON

Wed 10 Sept

Scots Presbyterian Church Hall, Corner Cunningham & Vardon Roads

9 am to 10.30 am

ROTOTUNA

Wed 10 Sept

Chapel Hill Community Church Hall, Garden Room, 2 Cate Road

11.30 am to 1 pm

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NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY Please note: If you sell anything to us, suitable ID is required. Please also bring your bank account details for the deposit of funds for larger purchases.

Members of the Australasian Numismatic Dealers Association and the New Zealand Numismatic Dealers Association

Dig Less, Grow More this Spring

From Xtreme Zero Waste

Spring is arriving in Whāingaroa - days are stretching, the air’s warming, and green growth is sprouting everywhere. To give your gardens a lush jump-start, we asked Liz and Rakai from Xtreme Zero Waste’s Organics Yard for their best gardening tips for this time of year.

“What are the best steps to take now to get my garden bed ready for spring?”

Late winter and early spring are ideal times to prepare for planting. Start by removing weeds without digging the whole patch if possible - then spread 2-3 cm of nutrient-rich compost (try Xtreme’s Superfood Compost) over the soil surface. Earthworms will pull the compost down and aerate the soil while you sleep, saving you the hard digging and protecting their underground homes. By September/October, when it’s warm enough to plant early crops like lettuce, spinach, broccoli, onions, carrots, radishes, peas and cabbage, you’ll often just need to make holes for seedlings instead of reworking the whole bed. If you have established plants in the garden, compost around them and plant later.

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“I want to grow tomatoes and summer veggies this year - should I be getting started now?”

Summer favourites - tomatoes, corn, pumpkins, courgettes, melons, capsicums, peppers and eggplants - are “heavy feeders” that thrive on nutrient-rich soil. You don’t need artificial fertilisers; feeding the soil with compost is enough. In Raglan, planting these crops outside before late October is risky, as cold snaps can set them back. For now, grow tomatoes in pots until they’re about 25 cm tall, then plant them out. In the meantime, spread 4-5 cm of quality compost over your beds now so worms and soil life can work it in before planting time.

“What I can do now to help my landscaping and winter planting survive the summer heat?”

Compost is key for long-term soil health and resilience against extreme weather. By increasing organic matter, soil can hold more winter rain (like a sponge) and release it slowly during dry spells.

Adding a mulch layer as we head into summer helps retain moisture and supports young plants through their first year. Mulch around fruit trees and new plantings, but keep a few centimetres clear around the stems to avoid rot. Xtreme’s Mulch product works really well.

“I don't have transport to pick up compost—what’s the easiest way to get it into my garden?” Xtreme Zero Waste delivers both Superfood Compost (great as a top fertiliser) and Carbon Compost (ideal for building garden beds or landscaping).

Deliveries are on Mondays, and orders can be booked and paid for by the Friday before via the Xtreme Zero Waste website or by phoning 07 825 6509. For more information on compost products head to: https://xtremezerowaste.org.nz/compostdeliveries/

SECOND SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH 10AM - 12PM STEWART STREET HALL

Is Your KiwiSaver Fueling War and Climate Collapse?

From Whāingaroa Environment Centre

Most of us joined KiwiSaver to prepare for the future. But many people do not realise that their savings might be doing harm in the present.

Recent figures show that more than four billion dollars of KiwiSaver funds are invested in fossil fuel companies. These companies are still drilling for oil, mining coal, and expanding gas production. All of these activities are driving the climate crisis. In Whāingaroa, we are already feeling the impacts. Our coastline is under pressure, native species are at risk, and weather patterns are changing.

At the same time, nearly four hundred million dollars of KiwiSaver funds are invested in weapons companies. These include manufacturers of firearms, bombs, and military technology being used in current conflicts, including the genocide in Gaza.

Most people would not knowingly support this. In fact, the majority of New Zealanders say they want their money kept out of fossil fuels and weapons. But unless you have actively chosen an ethical fund, your KiwiSaver could be supporting both.

At the Whāingaroa Environment Centre, we believe that small actions add up. Choosing where your money goes is one of those actions. Ethical investing is a way to support positive change while avoiding harm. It is not just about finance. It is about values.

The good news is that checking your fund is simple. If you want to know what your KiwiSaver is invested in, visit www.mindfulmoney.nz. It is a free and independent website that shows what is inside your fund and offers ethical alternatives if you want to make a change.

This is not about getting it perfect. It is about knowing where your money goes and deciding if that lines up with the future you believe in. By taking a few minutes to check your fund, you can help shape a future that supports people and the planet.

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Riders saddle up for road safety awareness

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n Sunday 14 September, local riders from SpiritRides will take part in the global “Pass Wide and Slow” awareness ride, bringing ponies and students out on Cogswell Road to spread an important safety message: slow down and give horses plenty of space when passing.

The campaign is supported by NZ Police, NZ Pony Clubs, St John’s NZ, Fonterra, and others, and aims to reduce accidents involving horses on public roads. Organisers say simple actions from drivers – easing

Driving Course For young drivers 16-24 years

speed and leaving a wide berth – can prevent serious harm to both riders and animals.

SpiritRides, which has been part of the Raglan community for 14 years, is proud to host the local leg of the event. The school runs lessons, equestrian vaulting, and holiday programmes, with road riding an important part of training.

Our community has many equestrians across different levels and disciplines,and Stephanie Kennedy from SpiritRides says this ride is about raising awareness so everyone feels safe – horses, riders and drivers alike.

Parents, how safe is your young driver?

This full day course aims to promote good driving habits and attitudes.

It includes both theory and practical components.

This course is suitable for young drivers who are about to sit their restricted licence, or who already have a restricted or full licence. Students must bring their own warranted and registered vehicle. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend.

Programme content emergency braking (off-road) reversing (off-road) parallel parking one-on-one tuition (on-road)

tyre safety workshops - drink driving, distraction, intersections, speed management, peer pressure.

Details and registration Date: Sunday 28 September 2025 Time: 8.15am - 4pm Location: Hamilton (to be advised on registration) Cost: $50.00 (lunch provided) To register: Phone Holden Driver Training 0800 855 7521

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Hato Hone St John staff spreading the good word

by Sue Kingi

O

n Wednesday 13 August, 30 or so Raglan locals were treated to a very informative and extremely well-pitched presentation by two St John Ambulance educators, Carol and Shelley.

Hosted by Raglan Bowling Club, those who attended were introduced to CPR techniques and saw first-hand how to use an AED machine (Defibrillator).

As much as the information Carol and Shelley shared was beneficial to all who gathered, the session served also to break down myths and demystify what happens when someone experiences cardiac arrest.

“It’s quite overwhelming when it happens, so to know what to do helps people stay calm and provide the best help while waiting for the ambulance team to arrive,” Carol says.

And throughout the 1 ½ hour presentation, ample opportunity was given to ask any questions at all.

The session also gave those attending the chance to try first-hand performing CPR. This writer discovered that to maintain sufficient intensity and tempo for two minutes is no mean feat! It is no longer recommended that CPR be a combination of chest compressions and breaths. Carol explained research has shown that the most important thing to do is keep up the compressions at a rate of 120 per minute.

“It’s hard physical work to keep performing CPR, so wherever possible, after two minutes, the ideal is to have another person ready to step in and take over,” says Carol.

Plenty of brochures were on hand for those attending to take away, along with first-aid kits for sale.

Everyone who attended the session came away better informed and less nervous about what to do. Our thanks to Hato Hone St John for the valuable work their staff and volunteers do in the education space.

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77 Wallis Street RAGLAN Wallis Akau Street RAGLAN 1075 TE 1075 Te Te Akau Road Road TE AKAU AKAU 77

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Raglan Junior Rugby Club – Season 2025 from RJRC President Jacqui Smith

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ell… we’ve made it to the end of another epic season for our little club — boots muddy, voices hoarse, big tackles, fast runs, and the loudest sideline in the Waikato.

From our 6th Grade right through to our 11th, our kids gave it everything. They turned up with passion, with guts, and with smiles, no matter the weather.

Our kids aren’t just great rugby players – they’re good people.

They’ve built friendships, grown in confidence, and pushed through fears to show resilience and heart. They’ve learned what it means to trust each other, to work as a team, and to never give up. That’s what makes us proudest.

And behind them, as always, is our epic RJRC community. Every parent backing not just their own kid, but a whole team of kids.

Parents leading the way, showing our tamariki what real teamwork looks like — that you always have each other’s backs, on and off the field. That’s the heartbeat of this club.

A few special thank-yous belong right at the top: Raglan Bakery – for sponsoring our Player of the Day kiddos.

Raglan Fish – for sponsoring our Ripper/Tackler of the Day players.

Raglan Surf Emporium – for everything you do, from training tees to leavers hoodies.

The Hayes family – for your massive contributions to our club.

Waikato Hunting and Fishing – for sponsoring our coach and manager jackets and our raffles.

Waikato Building Relocators – for their massive sponsorship to our club.

360 Site Fencing – for their huge sponsorship to our club.

Every child went home from prizegiving with a medal and a team photo — a tradition we proudly continue every year. Because here, every single child is seen. Recognised for their effort, their growth, and the way they’ve been part of their team.

None of this happens without our people. To our coaches and managers — thank you for the hours you put in, for teaching skills, building confidence, patching up knocks, and shaping kids who will carry your lessons for life. To our volunteers — the ones setting up fields, running raffles, cooking sausages, and stepping in whenever needed — we see you too, and we’re so grateful. To our committee — the glue that keeps this whole thing ticking — you are the backbone of RJRC. The U60s brought home the Gwynne Shield for the second year in a row and finished second in the Clarke Family Cup for Sportsmanship. Our U45s also had a massive campaign, finishing second in the Gourde Cup. We couldn’t be prouder of our kids who represented Raglan.

They played with courage, passion, and teamwork — and they were proud to represent their community.

Special Thanks: • Raglan Sign Company • Harbour View Hotel • Property Brokers Raglan • Direct Tech • Bizworx Consultancy • The Shack • Morning Glory Coffee • Fence It Munnsy • R&J’s Portable Cabins • J&P Fagan Contracting • Thompsons ITM • Wally Smiths • Hunt & Gather Bee Co. And thank you again to Raglan Surf Emporium for sponsoring our Year 8 leavers’ hoodies — a tradition the kids carry with pride.

Community Spirit RJRC is more than just rugby — it’s whānau. For the past few years, we’ve run a boot box where kids can swap out last year’s boots for a new-to-them pair. If anyone has boots to donate, bring them down — they’ll go straight to good use.

This season reminded us again that our strength is in our people – volunteers, sponsors, parents, players, and the wider Raglan community — you’re the reason our kids get to play this game and feel so supported while doing it.

At the end of the day, rugby is just the vehicle. What really matters is the pride, passion, and spirit of Raglan that makes this club what it is.

RJRC forever.

TEAM RESULTS 6th Grade – Coaches: Katrina Barker & Rory O’Brien, Manager: Emma Macpherson (sponsored by Bizworx Consultancy) Best Attacker – Van Mathers Best Defender – Caio Donaldson Most Improved – Lilly Vercoe 7th Grade – Coaches: Mike Van Den Bemd & Luca Bosch, Manager: Catriona Tilsley (sponsored by Harbour View Hotel) Best Defender – Kaharoa Bosch Best Attacker – Angus Tilsley Most Improved – Sunny McCarthy 8th Grade – Coaches: Michael Corns & Matt Bell, Manager: Aimie Tovey (sponsored by Matt & Sam Bell) Best Defender – Sam Bourke Best Attacker – Makai Donaldson Most Improved – Alex Ashplant 9th Grade – Coaches: Sam Barker & Sheldon Smith, Manager: Hayley Smith (sponsored by Protech Plumbing & Gas) Best Defender – Lachie Tilsley Best Attacker – Koby Smith Most Improved – Aria Donaldson 10th Grade – Coach: Nick Francis, Manager: Tania Schnuriger (sponsored by Direct Tech) Best Attacker – Charlie Wakelin Best Defender – George Jackson Most Improved – Levi Goodwin 11th Grade – Coaches: Callum Bourke & Frazer Peacocke, Manager: Emma Snowden (sponsored by Waikato Building Relocators) Most Improved – Orin Bennett Best Back – Henry Fagan Best Forward – Johannes Windust Mana Awards – Sponsored by Property Brokers Raglan 6th Grade – Kiwa Prior 7th Grade – Rex Ross 8th Grade – Blake Bell 9th Grade – Ridge Munns 10th Grade – Taylor Francis 11th Grade – Joe Joe Davis Club Awards Rowe Family – Young Gun Award: Lauchie Van den Bemd Robbs Award – Performance & Fair Play: Ernest Gordon Hudson/Bidios – Most Valuable Player: Jesse Peacocke Milward Shield – Most Promising: Freddie Durant Wilfred Neil Trophy – Sportsmanship: Cade Skerman James Sweetman Award – Performance & Skill: Jack Bourke Braveheart Award – Courage, Determination & Perseverance: Kieran O’Brien Snowden Family Award – True Grit: Ollie Jackson Wāhine Toa – Best Female Player: Georgia Walker Southern Bears Rep Team Our Raglan kids once again made us proud in the Southern Bears Rep Rugby Team this season: Freddie Durant Cade Skerman Jack Bourke Johannes Windust Orin Bennett Anthony Fyalka Georgia Walker

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This well presented home offers comfortable, low maintenance living in a convenient location. Boasting three generously sized double bedrooms, there’s plenty of space for families, flatmates, or those looking to work from home.

7 Kanuka Street, Raglan For Sale $830,000 View by appointment or advertised open homes

This section is in a prime location, elevated, with stunning mountain views. This 1176sqm approx section has a flat building platform with unobstructed views of Mount Karioi.

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On a generous 809sqm (approx) section, this delightful two bedroom weatherboard home offers the perfect blend of charm, convenience, and opportunity. Located just a short stroll from town and the harbour, this home is more than meets the eye.

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52 Government Road,Raglan .................................................................................... $710,000 24C Rose Street,Raglan .....................................................................................By Negotiation 9 Puka Place,Raglan ................................................................................................... $1,150,000 34 Main Road,Raglan ....................................................................................................$750,000 90 Upper Wainui Road,Raglan .......................................................................By Negotiation 21B Long Street,Raglan .......................................................................................... $1,440,000 25i Violet Street,Raglan ...............................................................................................$790,000 6 Uenuku Avenue,Raglan ..................................................................................By Negotiation 20D Manukau Road,Raglan .............................................................................By Negotiation 4 Simon Road,Raglan .................................................................................................... $830,000

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34 Main Road,Raglan ....................................................................................................$750,000 90 Upper Wainui Road,Raglan .......................................................................By Negotiation 4 Simon Road,Raglan .................................................................................................... $830,000 43 Bay View Road,Raglan .................................................................................By Negotiation 34 Main Road,Raglan ....................................................................................................$750,000

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People spoke about their own battles and I was touched by the truths they shared and the tears they cried. These conversations can change the way we view our struggles and how we move through them. I feel grateful to be a part of a community that is prioritising this kōrero and doing it with so much awhi and aroha.

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MATARIKI KI WHĀINGAROA

FOODIE FEATURE

Hunt & Gather Bee Co.’s Kānuka honey has just been awarded a silver medal at the London International Honey Awards.

Photos from the Matariki community event held over the public holiday weekend in June.

A spotlight on our local food makers including our cover stars Alix and Justin Thomson from The Shack.

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RUSSELL RIKI Kaumatua Russell Riki shares his mataroa story - wearing his Māoritanga with pride

UKRAINIAN FAMILY FIND SOLACE IN RAGLAN Family who fled war-torn Ukraine speak to the Local Rag about their journey and finding their feet in Raglan.

WE'RE ON THE MOVE! The Raglan Chronicle and Local Rag offices have shifted location to the iHub building. More information inside the rag!

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LOCKDWON IN MALLORCA

A chat with Lee Marchioni from Fraser High School’s Teen Parenting Unit

We spoke to Raglan ex-pat Jesse Turner about her experience of the global pandemic in Spain

KOTAHITANGA THROUGH CREATIVITY Local artist Simon Te Wheoro uses creativity to spark crucial conversations about unity

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Saturday September 6 9.30am. Twilight Bowls starts Tuesday November 11 6pm. Everyone welcome including new players. Phone Alan 021 456751 TIROHIA KARIOI - BEHOLD KARIOI FILM SCREENING. Sun 7 Sept at Stewart St Church Hall 11am and 3pm.

MEET THE C A N D I D AT E S FOR THE LOCAL ELECTIONS. Sun 14 Sept at the Raglan Town Hall.

2.30pm - 4.45pm FRIENDS OF K A I T O K E WALKWAY meet on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays every month at 9am to remove pest plants and restore the native environment. Email Whāingaroaweed busters@gmail.com for the meeting point.

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LIVE AND LOCAL – FRIDAY 12 SEPT Our regular showcase of awesome Whaingaroa talent – this month featuring Nicky Keys, Odhran Devlin and The Swabs. Whare Tapere, 7.309.30pm, doors open 7pm. Recommended entry $10, Minimum $5 – pay what you can afford.

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The Board has determined that the following places are available to out-of-zone Students: FOR 2025 x5 Year 0 or Year 1 students FOR 2026 x30 Year 0 or Year 1 students x12 Year 2 or Year 3 students x5 Year 5 students x3 Year 7 or Year 8 student For students seeking enrolment with the enrolment period of the rest of 2025, please email principal@teuku.school.nz For students seeking enrolment for 2026, the deadline is 3pm on October 17, 2025, please email principal@teuku.school.nz Parents of students who live within zone should also enrol by this date to assist the school to plan appropriately. Students who live in zone are entitled to enrol at the school.

If the out-of-zone applications exceeds the number of places available, students will be selected by ballot supervised by a Justice of the Peace, a Practicing Lawyer or a Police Officer in accordance with Section 11G (1) of the Education Ace 1989. The ballot for 2026 will be on October 21, 2025. Parents will be informed of the outcome fo the ballot within 4 school days.

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MURDER ON THE KIWI RAIL FERRY? – FRIDAY 19 SEPT A murder-mystery fundraiser, created by local talent and with optional audience participation. Eva’s Room, 6.30pm, doors open 6pm. Licensed bar and café open, cheeseboard provided. $20 RCAC members, $25 non-members.

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Digital Marketing Coordinator The Whāingaroa Raglan Destination Management Organisation (WRDMO) is currently seeking applications of interest for a casual contract role up to 3 hours per week for a 12-month period working either onsite and/or remotely.

RAGLAN ARTS WEEKEND OPENING NIGHT – THURSDAY 23 OCTOBER Official Opening of Raglan Arts Weekend - tickets on sale now.

Enjoy a cocktail and beautiful hearty grazingtable style meal with our Raglan Arts Weekend artists. $55, Iso Bistro, 6.30 – 9.30pm, Thursday 23 October. Visit www.raglanartsweekend.nz for more info and to book your tickets.

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RAGLAN SURF LIFESAVING CLUB

6-week programme for 5-12yo | Mon 13 Oct – 24 Nov with Belinda Thomas (no class 27 Oct), Thurs 16 Oct – 20 Nov with Dezna Le Cordier | 3.30pm – 5pm | $160 | All materials included | Bookings essential www.raglanartscentre. co.nz/workshops

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Sep 11th - Chronicle, Deadline: Sep 9th

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

TAMARIKI CLAY CLASSES TERM 4 2025

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

2025/2026

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

Our Mission/Whakatakanga is to create a hub connecting visitors with our community and to ensure a range of experiences is available that showcases our people, our landscape, our stories, our history and our place. The WRDMO is a community focused organisation.

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6 Manukau Road, Raglan — 3 BED — 1 BATH — 1 LIVING

$859,000

Harbour Views - Elevated Position !

Set in a beautifully elevated position, this three-bedroom home offers breathtaking views of the harbour and majestic Mt Karioi. Its north-facing aspect ensures the home is bathed in natural light throughout the day.

With a seamless indoor/outdoor flow, you’ll love the wrap-around deck, perfect for soaking in the views or entertaining guests. The wood fire and heat pump in the open plan lounge area provide a cosy, welcoming atmosphere, no matter the season. The galley kitchen is functional and includes a dishwasher for added convenience. The bedrooms are generously sized, with the master offering an unbeatable vista of both the harbour and Mt Karioi. It also features a heat pump for year-round comfort.

The two remaining bedrooms are well-appointed with built-in wardrobes, ensuring ample storage space. The bathroom is a true standout for those who appreciate a bath and a standalone shower, plus a separate toilet.

Set on a low-maintenance 560sqm freehold site, this property offers a generous space with potential for a variety of uses.

Open Home : Saturday 30th / Sunday 31st August, 12.00-12.30 pm

Jono Hutson 021 488 766 jonoh@lodge.co.nz

3257 State Highway 23, Raglan — 4 BED — 2 BATH — 4 CAR

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Lifestyle Paradise Set in a relaxing oasis of manicured gardens and captivating wide open spaces, this elegant and thoughtfully crafted property is one to be cherished, yet offers so much more potential. A generous threebedroom, one-bathroom home is nestled in an elevated, sunny position.

The separate self-contained accommodation is close by, yet private from the main dwelling. This impressive 5.2-hectare (more or less) property offers a perfect blend of gentle, mixed contour. The land surrounding the home is in a manicured state, consisting of established specimen and fruit trees, with abundant vegetable and flower gardens. The pool is a real feature following a busy day in the garden! Generous shedding (with covered bays) is located behind the house and is currently utilised as an extensive workshop area. Accessing the remaining land by vehicle is easy via a separate driveway. Take a walk and be led through a myriad of tree-lined pathways to clearings which could be ideal for secondary dwellings, tiny homes, orchards or even market gardens. Two large spring fed ponds attract insects and birdlife, which are an asset for those long dry summers.

Jono Hutson 021 488 766 jonoh@lodge.co.nz

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RESIDENTIAL & LIFESTYLE SALES jonoh@lodge.co.nz | 021 488 766

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