Raglan Chronicle No.227

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Summer Santa and fans at the Raglan Community House.

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Dear Editor I travelled on our newly redecorated bus on Friday and it concerns me that the same person who drove the design on the side of the bus (and the museum) is also driving the design of the new wharf.

The side of the bus can be repainted after a year or two. The new wharf will be with us for a century or so. We have lots of artistic talent available to us in Raglan, yet it has clearly not been used on the bus.

The same sort of secrecy has been applied to the design of the new museum; even Ngati Mahanga has only been involved in its design after construction started! The excuse is being used that we need to get the wharf built quickly and involving more people would cause delay, but there’s already been 8 months delay when the rest of the town could have been involved and nothing’s happened.

I hope the lack of imagination on the side of the bus is not going to be repeated for the same reason at the wharf.

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Offline local businesses lash Telecom ‘botch-up’ Businesses and residents across town are livid after losing internet access for days without warning last week as Telecom upgraded the Raglan exchange.

And while the telco has downplayed the drama – saying it’s only “a handful” of complaints compared with the thousands of now satisfied customers connected to high-speed broadband known as ADSL2 – Raglan Community Board chairman and former Telecom marketing manager Rodger Gallagher has slammed the job as a screw-up and called for answers from company bosses.

Telecom staff “blundered into the Raglan exchange without giving local broadband customers any prior notice,” he told management in a scathing email last week. “Five days later broadband customers with older modems are still without service …

“The job appears to have been a complete botch-up.”

Although customers who “complained the most” were eventually sent complimentary modems compatible with the new technology, he argued that “with some prior notice people could have been prepared for this”.

Telecom, he added in a subsequent email to community relations manager Emma Blackmore, had demonstrated incompetence in both marketing and technical fields.

Meanwhile local IT experts confirmed this week they’d been flat out installing

new modems and trouble-shooting related problems for those businesses in town – including the Chronicle – whose work was hampered and in some cases crippled by last week’s fiasco.

Raglan Computer Services technician Jake Fyalka, who was amazed to be called out on 20-odd jobs last week as opposed to his usual one or so, described the loss of broadband as “huge” for the town.

Those with internet service providers such as Slingshot and TelstraClear were also affected along with Telecom customers, he said. The disruption was “across the board”.

Wideangle Technology’s Aaron Brunet, who became aware of the drama on Tuesday last week when he got five callouts within hours compared with maybe one a month, said Telecom was responsible for causing “major inconvenience” to a lot of people.

He dealt with problems at the Chronicle and Ray White Raglan Real Estate – where staff were reportedly “ropeable” – and Xtreme Waste, among others, while Jake’s workload included problems at the Kohanga Reo and the Harbour View Hotel.

Longtime Raglan musician Dave Maybee was among many frustrated residential customers. His online recording business, he said, suffered loss of revenue through the broadband breakdown, which put him offline for five days until his complimentary replacement modem arrived last Friday.

“We are isolated and really rely on this (internet) communication,” he told Telecom’s on-the-job Chorus contractors

who, he said, while they were evasive did indicate they’d expected some problems as a result of the exchange upgrade.

“I hammered them,” he said last week, describing the lack of communication as a smokescreen. “I think it’s disgraceful.”

Meantime Telecom’s PR manager has apologised via email for the lack of service in Raglan last week and assured customers that the company is reviewing processes so the problem is not repeated as its nationwide exchange upgrades – offering fast broadband (10Mbps)) to 84 percent of the population – continue.

“We have migrated over 500,000 customers to date and while this has mostly been a smooth process with no impacts on customers we have occasionally encountered some service issues,” Emma Blackmore wrote in the email to Rodger Gallagher.

But she also insisted that all internet service providers or ISPs were put in the picture by Telecom before any upgrades so that they in turn could contact their customers to upgrade their modems to take advantage of the new technology.

Rodger however remained unconvinced, seeing it as an attempt by Telecom to pass the buck. “Your website says that Raglan will be upgraded by 2011.

If that is the information you have given the ISPs then it is useless.

“You need to place adverts and issue press releases yourself,” advised the onetime Telecom executive.

Edith Symes

Rock’n’roll festival promises to be a classic Raglan’s set to rev up and rock around the clock in a weekend of nostalgia and entertainment when the town hosts its fourth annual Classic Car & Rock’n’Roll Festival in February.

Organisers are taking the festival up a gear or two this time around with the likes of a Saturday-night Big Hop and a Miss Raglan and Mr Muscle contest for aspiring Olivia Newton-Johns and John Travoltas among the feature attractions along with the usual big lineup of classic cars downtown on the Sunday.

A town hall appearance by the Funky Monkeys, who’ll perform their award-winning road safety-themed show and sign autographs, has also been arranged as organisers look to broaden the festival’s appeal and pull in even greater crowds than usual.

Event co-ordinator Linda Cole says there’ll be no drive-in movie this time around but that will be more than compensated for by

Along with the classic cars lining Bow Street there’ll be everything from street bands and a bouncy castle to face-painting, stilt walkers and balloon sculpture. All up there’ll also be 10 individual entertainers from the Free Lunch Street Theatre Company.

The festival’s set down for the weekend of February 12/13, which steers clear of any clashes with Waitangi Weekend events.

Proceeds will go as usual to Raglan Plunket and Raglan Surf Life Saving Club.

the Big Hop at the Raglan Club, where the rock’n’roll band the Famous Fish will be the star turn.

And she says while there’ll be no bikinis or speedos there’ll hopefully be more than the odd The Fonz look-alike at the Miss Raglan and Mr Muscle competitions, each of which will be broken down into three age categories – under 12, 13-17 and 18 and over.

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The Raglan Cultural & Events Trust is on the lookout for sponsorship for the festival. Anyone interested in being a sponsor for $300 should contact Linda Cole on 825 7028 or email either rageventstrust@vodafone.co.nz or ragclassiccars@ihug.co.nz

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Christmas survival kit Only a couple of days to go till Christmas and then hopefully for most of us a few days at least to relax and enjoy our family, friends and beautiful surroundings.

For those of you lucky enough to be going on holiday and/or taking part in the great NZ camping tradition we have put together suggestions for a first aid kit.

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Insect repellent made with natural essential oils Chickweed and calendula ointment to soothe itchy skin Healing blend cream for any cuts and grazes A natural sunscreen and a good aloe vera lotion Nausyn for nausea, travel sickness Arnica drops for bumps and bruises Hypercal lotion: a wash for any cuts and skin inflammation Paw Paw ointment: good for dry cracked lips and or skin Weleda relaxing sleep drops may be a good idea if you have trouble unwinding into your holiday • Eye drops for hayfever or eye irritation

For those of you staying closer to home or visiting Raglan we are open every day except for Christmas Day and Boxing Day. We can help with all your natural health care needs and also have a fantastic range of artisan food, whole-grains and organic produce.

Fresh handmade bread is in-store daily.

Merry Christmas and a very happy and fun filled New Year from all of us at The Herbal Dispensary 6 Wallis Street, Raglan. Ph: 825 7444

These are some ideas, come and see us if you would like help putting together a first aid kit to suit your family needs.

Message from West Coast Health Hello again from the staff at West Coast Health.

Christmas is almost upon us and its’ hugely busy for all, however, keeping you informed on our timetable over the Christmas – New Year period is timely.

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D.C., B.A.

Chiropractor t. 07 825 0369 f. 07 839 7917 m. 021 227 4537 e. drjfarnham@yahoo.com

Dr Rebekah Doran has returned from maternity leave and our hard working doctors will all be taking turns at having holidays. Over the next few weeks, we will have two locums available, Dr Tom Mulholland and Dr Llewyn Waters. We know your cooperation in this area will ensure our GP’s have a restful break. Dr Mohamed Bahr – our training Registrar continues to work with us until February next year, followed by Dr Kubendra Naicker who joins us as Mohamed takes his leave.

Our hours of operation over the holiday period are as follows:

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Please remember our 24 hour after hour service is available all through the period that we will be closed, don’t hesitate to use this service as we have had very positive feedback in the past. You may very well see our Dr’s at Anglesea Clinic as they all have rostered shifts there over the festive season.

From all the staff here at West Coast Health, We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy & safe New Year.

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Whaingaroa Physiotherapy clinic will be open for business over summer, only closing on the public holidays.

New developments for Whaingaroa Physiotherapy

Whaingaroa Physiotherapy now has a new reception area at West Coast Health Clinic in Wallis Street.

The Team: Jenny, Ngareta, Beti, and Linzee

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With a few slight alterations to the waiting/ reception area and our clinical room, our physiotherapy dedicated reception was opened for business on Monday 29th November 2010.

We are delighted to welcome Beti Broome and Linzee West-Hayward to the Whaingaroa Physiotherapy team as our “front ladies”. For any physiotherapy bookings and enquiries please give Beti and Linzee a call on 825 0123.

We would like to extend a big thanks to West Coast Health, especially Lynny and Debbie for their help and support this year with covering our reception work.

We have also been busy developing our new website www.raglanphysio.co.nz The website has information about our services, our physiotherapists, our contact details and a news page which is currently featuring Raglan Senior Rugby 2010. Take a look.

We are only closing for public holidays over summer. Otherwise we are open for business as usual to help heal all your injuries, discomfort and pain.

We would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and thanks for your support in 2010!

Ngareta, Jenny, Beti & Linzee (the Whaingaroa Physiotherapy team)

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We all know that YOGA is good for us, but so many classes – Which one? Where and When?

Dee Lilly is offering a FREE introductory class in Ashtanga Yoga, followed by an 8week program in the New Year to get you started.

Ashtanga – or “power”- yoga is an energetic form of yoga that can be practiced by people of all ages and fitness levels wanting to maximise strength, energy and balance. Ashtanga is popular with those who wish to combine the spiritual benefits of yoga with a more rigorous exercise program. Ideal for surfers, equestrians, fitness fanatics and super mums!

Ashtanga Vinyassa emphasises the power of breath linked with movement through a flowing sequence of poses. Heat produces sweat, allowing the body to detox and shed excess water (which we often think is fat) creating a lean body and a focussed mind.

Classes will be led to learn the traditional sequence.

A ‘self-practice’ then begins at students own pace, where ‘adjustments’ are made. Dynamic movement with deep breathing ‘de-stresses’ the body allowing for a deeper relaxation. So whatever your mood before class you are sure to feel greatly energised after.

Dee has over 15years experience in yoga. She emphasises the “amazing transformation” regular practice can bring. “You don’t NEED to be flexible for yoga – that’s why we do it!”

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Raglan to help tsunami village set up surf club Tsunami-struck Lalomanu in Western Samoa will get its first surf club next year thanks to a collaboration between two trusts working to avoid any further loss of life such as that of Raglan identity Maryann White, who drowned during the freak disaster there in September last year.

The Lalomanu Village Trust together with Trust Waikato will bring four villagers from the tiny Samoan settlement to Raglan in February or March to train for their surf life saving and first aid certificates, says ward councillor Clint Baddeley, a trustee of both organisations.

The villagers will learn their new skills with the Raglan Surf Life Saving Club, which is sponsored by the Hamiltonbased community trust and incorporates “Trust Waikato” as part of its name.

Clint is calling for donations from other surf clubs around the country of secondhand equipment such as uniforms, lifebelts, flags and surf-skis to replace the “old kayak and broken paddle” that Lalomanu has depended upon until now.

Collaboration between the trusts is “so important”, says Clint, in providing the village with skills and equipment.

A change in tidal flows since the tsunami, he adds, means Lalomanu desperately needs its own rescue ability.

Meantime an escape path – called the Maryann Walk – is under construction in the village and now “90 percent complete”, says Clint.

The pathway comes complete with lighting, and the Lalomanu Village Trust is meeting the $30,000 cost out of the funds raised from New Zealand-wide donations in the wake of last year’s tsunami.

The other Lalomanu trustees are Andy White – who was Maryann’s husband – and fellow Raglan resident Brent Cederman. The Whites and Cedermans were holidaying together at Lalomanu when the tragedy struck. Edith Symes

Raglan teen wins plumb opportunity Life’s quickly gone down the drain for Jared Frew but the Raglan teen couldn’t be happier.

Then again, what lad these days wouldn’t be if he’d just picked up a plumbing and drainlaying apprenticeship and a $10,000 prize to help him on his way with fees and tools.

Jared’s “stoked” to have won the 2010 Colin Reese Memorial Scholarship and to be on the job already at C F Reese Plumbing in Te Rapa, having just finished his final year’s schooling.

He was one of four young finalists selected for a panel interview after applying recently for the scholarship and proving his worth by sitting a two-hour aptitude test at Wintec.

But it wasn’t until a special Rotary Club of Frankton function a couple of weeks later that Jared heard he’d

come up trumps and won the plum plumbing opportunity.

It guarantees him a plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying apprenticeship with all training fees paid and a $1000 starter set of tools thrown in for good measure.

Jared, 18, admits he didn’t really know exactly what he wanted to do when contemplating the shift from Raglan Area School into the workforce, although an interest in mechanics and metalwork led him towards the industries.

Now near the end of his first four weeks’ paid work, he’s looking forward to the six-month Wintec pre-trade training course – all part of the package – before resuming the three-year apprenticeship.

C F Reese Plumbing has employed hundreds of apprentices during more than 60 years in the business and offers the annual scholarship in memory of its founder.

Edith Symes

L to R : Stephen, Jared and Tracey Frew

Ruapuke farm rich in history and memories Caroline Swann may have finally got off her high horse, but there’s never been anything in the faintest uppity about the longtime farmer from rugged Ruapuke south of Raglan.

Instead it was purely a practical decision a few years ago on the now 66-year-old’s part, after she found she was walking and leading her horse more than riding it around her hilly 300-acre sheep and beef property on the remote and swell-ravaged coast.

“I’d get off and couldn’t get back on,” laughs the diminutive Caroline. Now her nephew Phillip, who works her brother John’s farm not too far away, helps out if need by on his motorbike.

The Swann name is synonymous with Ruapuke, and the names of the siblings’ farms reflect the tough and uncompromising environment in which they’ve grown up and still live: her brother’s property is called The Himilays, and Caroline’s Papanui because it takes in the treacherous Papanui Point fishing spot from which at least 17 lives have been lost over the years.

Caroline’s roughly hewn out driveway running up past the remains of a shed is a stone’s throw from Swann Access Road – a short, steep stretch of gravel well used by local surfers as they search out a wave at the northern end of Ruapuke Beach – and she farms her block pretty much alone.

The siblings’ land, along with another closeby block – part of which is now occupied by Ruapuke Motor Camp – once all belonged to their parents Kathleen (nee Peacocke) and Mick Swann. It was 662 acres all up.

“Seven of us grew up here,” Caroline tells the Chronicle. She lives in the very house built by her parents in 1938, a year before they wed.

“We’re a real old Raglan family,” she admits, pointing out that the original Swann property dated back to the 1850s and that a great-grandfather, a Captain Swann, is buried in the Papanui Cemetery at the top of a nearby hill.

Caroline Swann with one of her prize-winning ewes Caroline remembers standing at a vantage the family home to look after her parents, who point on the farm and having no other house in have since died. sight. No power lines, no telephone lines and A few heirlooms grace the old homestead. nearby Whaanga Road wasn’t even opened up Caroline points to a poker-work dining table until 1952, she recalls. which she says was given by Jack O’Sullivan, “Dad carted all his building materials the area’s first policeman, in the early 1900s to across the beach in the Catholic Church a sledge drawn by as a raffle fundraiser.

“Dad carted all his building draught horses.”

“My grandfather, materials across the beach in a Ernest Peacocke, She remembers it and gave it her father and sledge drawn by draught horses” won to my grandmother, his brothers in Gertrude, as an partnership, clearing the land of ti-tree to farm it engagement present in 1910.” economically. “They cleaned it all up, and Caroline never married, and neither did burnt it off and used to hand topdress it,” she another three siblings. says.

It was radical stuff for a woman back There was no going to school like most then to be farming alone on her own land, youngsters, either.

“Mum taught us all she remembers, but jostling with her male by correspondence – we didn’t know any counterparts at the saleyards in Frankton different.” became second nature.

Caroline farmed alongside her father for Nowadays, Caroline’s farming lifestyle has 13 years before the property was divvied up slowed down to the point where she has just between three of the Swann siblings. She enough stock to keep things “ticking over”. But took over her share in 1974 and stayed on in there’s not a moment’s thought of moving on.

“I love it here,” she says, emphasising that it is isolated but never lonely. Caroline’s 40 breeding cows and, more particularly, 250 breeding Romney ewes are an abiding interest.

Trophies and ribbons adorn the living room from every year Caroline has entered her prize sheep in the Auckland, Pukekohe and Waikato agricultural shows. As each show comes around in turn she loads up her trusty old ute with the cream of the crop, or rather flock, and makes a day of it.

A recent Waikato trophy sits atop the pokerwork table proclaiming “best woolled sheep of show”. That one was a surprise, says Caroline – she wasn’t expecting it.

But it’s all starting now to get a bit much sometimes, she confesses. This was the first year Caroline had to get a shearer in to do crutching before lambing because “I slipped and busted my ribs”. She reckons she might get her nephew Phillip to help in future.

And Phillip gets called on too when she needs a hand shifting stock across the road.

“You’ve gotta have two people,” she says, though she can manage when it’s just between paddocks.

Caroline still patches her own fences and gardens in her spare time. She admits her orchard is “a bit of a jungle” but still makes all her own jam from the flourishing array of peaches, plums, nectarines and quinces. Gives the apples away, she says.

And she heads into Hamilton about once a week, she reckons, to do her shopping.

Christmas also will be spent with family in Hamilton. “There’s family all over the place.”

Apart from that there are also regular trips into Raglan for a Saturday-night Catholic church service or, if need be, to see the town’s longest-serving GP Tom Ellison – the Swanns’ family doctor.

But plainly she’s not comfortable being away for too long from the property that’s always been central to her life, and there’s no hankering for the city lights. “I love my farm,” she repeats simply. Edith Symes

New design created from competition Raglan ‘Garden Competition’ winners Scintilla simply Scintillating - reflecting light in sparks of fashion seven years strong for the women of Whaingaroa and Aotearoa Tucked above the Raglan Joinery on Wallis Street is an open space workshop where fashion designer Rebecca Dowling generates the goods for Scintilla.

15 years ago was the beginning of Dowling’s creative endeavors in the fashion world, designing for her label Urchin and operating a retail store in the hub of Raglan.

Dowling, now mum of three, worked as a solo designer and business woman for eight years before joining forces with her sister Anna, also a fashion designer, who operated the label Crimson.

Clearly the clothes horse gene runs in the family, the sisters merged their two businesses into one, renamed the label, and Scintilla was born. “ Becoming business partners with my sister was the best thing I could have done,” says Rebecca, who saw her one store in Raglan grow to four retail venues spread throughout the north island. The transition called for big changes, not only for the sisters, but the label itself. Dowling says that business changed from casual, younger clothing to clothes for real women in terms of shape and size.

The market Scintilla designs for are women anywhere between the ages 30 to 60 plus.

Looking toward the future, Scintilla is bringing back boiled wool, their signature winter look. Unable to source the material for a few years, Dowling is excited to feature the material in the next season. Expanding the website is also in the works as well as making use of Internet branding through online mediums.

Anna recently promoted a design competition for Scintilla via their email database and Facebook, an online social network. The contest called for an original

Twenty one people won prizes in the Raglan Best Garden Competition for 2010.

With a record number of first time entrants, competition was strong within the seven garden categories.

Merren Tait, one of the Best Garden Competition judges, said the quality of this year’s entries was very high.

“It was fantastic to see so many entries in the Children’s Garden and Novice Garden categories.

The standard was very high, with lots of new ideas coming through, and such variety among the gardens,” she said.

The Best Garden Competition is an annual event sponsored by the Raglan Community Board and the Waikato District Council.

Congratulations to all the 2010 Winners.

Rebecca Dowling and competition winner Mariella Mullholland with winning design illustration to be featured as a border in the next Autumn range’s skirts, tunics and tees.

Because Raglan is a hotbed for talented and creative people, it may come as no surprise to many that Raglan resident Mariella Mulholland won the design competition. Anna says many of the submissions were great but Mariella’s was a standout.

Known to many as Fairiella, who delights children with magical fairy birthday parties, Mariella also creates children’s wear including baby wraps and clothing. The hand drawn design she submitted for the competition was inspired by the natural beauty of New

Zealand nature, coupled with the love of Scintilla clothing and the fact the clothes are manufactured in New Zealand.

How Mariella found the time to create an original hand-drawn image is confounding.

Mother to three, Mariella teaches dance, tutors students several days a week and answers the phone for partner Olly Brunton’s acupuncture business. In addition, just over one year ago, Mariella welcomed her 83-year-old mother into their family home for care. Not enough time? Does not seem to be a problem for this creative and giving woman. It seems, the more Mariella does, the more Mariella does.

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The winners were: Best Organic Garden 1st – The Beeby Family, 2nd – Si Nguyen / Emma Galloway, 3rd – Gretchen White.

Best Children’s Gardens 1st – Delano Dean-Chambers, 2nd – Samantha Mhari Dekker, 3rd – Zara Beeby Best Street Award 1st – Betty Power, 2nd – Lyn Limmer, 3rd – Raglan Trust Hospital Best Rock Garden/Ornamental/Patio/Courtyard/Container 1st – Graham Hannah , 2nd - Teresa & Gavin Hayes, 3rd – Dianne McNeil Best Established Garden – Coastal or Rural or Urban 1st – Rob & Zee Kear, 2nd – Scott Cato - Waitui, 3rd – Teresa & Gavin Hayes Best Vegetable/Edible Garden 1st – Daniel McEwen, 2nd - Rob & Zee Kear, 3rd – Zara Thompson Best Novice Garden 1st - Allan & Tricia Stewart, 2nd - D Rickard / M Hartley, 3rd – D M and Red

VOLCOM LANE Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year …from everyone in Volcom Lane and Lost…Lane & a sincere thank you for your support. We look forward to an awesome 2011, and continuing to provide you with unique gifts, both native & exotic.

Our businesses are open every day except Xmas day & with extended hours the week before Xmas for hassle free shopping.

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From Chile, UK and NZ; Surf caps – very, very cool!

Fear is the Enemy bring ‘folk-core’ to Aotearoa Surf caps – neat stay-on caps to protect you from the sun while your surf – are becoming a must-have accessory for surfers, and if you are between 12 and 18 yrs you can learn to make your own, says Katja Oberhofer, who will be running 3 cap making workshops for teens during the summer holidays.

Fear is the Enemy are four intrepid musical explorers who will be touring New Zealand this summer.

From Chile, the UK and NZ, FITE have blended together sounds from the three continents, creating an original style they refer to as ‘folk-core’. The group will perform at the Matapihi Art Gallery in Raglan on January 8th after leading an afternoon workshop on ‘Songwriting and Philosophy’ in the afternoon.

Philosopher Marcelo Lopez and his brother, nylon string guitarist Luis left Chile to explore the world on an O.E that began in New Zealand in April 2010. Fear is the Enemy was born when the brothers met the UK-born poet Matthew as horticultural workers picking kiwifruit in Kerikeri. The band was completed by the addition of Auckland musician Káren Hunter, who they met at an open mic night jam on Ponsonby Road.

Using guitars, percussion and voices, Fear is the Enemy captures the essence of the Lopez brothers’ journey from South American heavy rock to acoustic folk-core.

Fear is the Enemy will tour New Zealand this summer with Auckland-based Terra.

Terra use guitars, multi-layered voices, djembe and occasional loop based samples to create urgent acoustic sound-scapes.

Hunter and Marcelo will deliver a workshop on Songwriting and Philosophy from 1-3pm at the Matapihi gallery. This workshop is suitable for beginners and experienced songwriters and will cost $20.

For more tour dates and information please go to www.fearistheenemy.net or contact hunter@fearistheenemy.net

Under her trade name ‘skojo’ Katja makes surf caps from recycled kite fabric (from kite surfing), which she says is great for the job, water-proof, light-weight and unique in design.

Swiss born Katja came to New Zealand in 2006 to pursue her passion for windsurfing.

Before coming to Raglan this year, she lived in Auckland, doing research in bioengineering.

“I have been making surf caps for my own sun protection for many years,” she says, “admittedly pretty ugly ones to start with.” Encouraged by friends, she decided to start her own business.

“At this stage, my main goal with skojo is to promote sun caps for water sports, combining function with style. Sun caps for surfing are still considered ‘un-cool’ by some, which is no surprise given the lack of stylish surf caps on the market. However, New Zealand has one of the highest skin cancer rates in the world, and spending a lot of time in the water is putting surfers at higher risk. I think it needs a more creative approach to encourage in particular younger people to protect from the sun.”

Using torn kites given to her or bought cheaply off Trade Me, Katja spent many hours improving cap design and gradually increasing cap production. “For me, surf cap making is a design challenge. It’s the functionality of small details that matter and that keep me motivated to drive skojo further. Cutting the kite so that little design features remain visible on the final cap; coming up with a pattern that suits not only surfers but also windsurfers, kitesurfers and paddle boarders; fine-tuning the brim to be stiff

enough for the surf but also soft enough to wear under a helmet; creating a functional yet stylish way to attach a chin cord; or adding little extras such as a cap-leash or cap’n wax bag.”

Katja officially launched skojo in October 2010 at the Taranaki Wave Classic, and has since attended markets in Raglan and Auckland. Now she is looking forward to sharing her craft and her message of sun safety to young people, teaching teens how to make their own caps, and she will be encouraging them to be creative with their own original designs. “I hope we can generate new ideas on how to make surf caps look ‘cool’ and functional at the same time – and I hope people in general start thinking about wearing a sun cap in the surf.”

Three workshops will be offered at the Old School Arts centre during January. Each one will be 3 consecutive mornings, Wednesday to Friday from 10am-12 noon, with the first one from 12-14 January. The $39 fee includes tuition and all materials to take home a stylish, original cap. Contact the Old School for more dates and details, pick up a brochure from there or the Information Centre, or go to www.raglanartscentre.co.nz Judith Collins

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Raglan Surfing School’s 12th season and still standing them up!

This Holiday Season marks the 12th anniversary of one of Raglans iconic adventure sport operators, the Raglan Surfing School.

From humble beginnings operating from the back of a converted Holden ambulance, the Surf School has grown and evolved in consort with Raglan’s ascent as a much sought after NZ holiday beach destination.

The Surf School now operates year round from its base in the beautiful surrounds of the Karioi Outdoor Adventure Centre located in Whale Bay. The Centre offers the Surf School’s clients an opportunity to experience more than just a great time in the water but a chance of experiencing a taste of the surfing lifestyle as well.

Accommodation is available from Sleeping Lady Lodgings and ranges from backpackers to upmarket holiday homes overlooking the surf at Whale Bay.

The Surf School’s managers, Eric (The ‘Rock’) Milroy and top surfer Zennor (the ‘Zen Master’) Wernham, oversee their crew of experienced Surfing NZ qualified coaches. Safety and fun are the top priorities for the instructors and students alike.

Another recent addition to the offerings is the all women’s surf retreat, Surf Dames. Surf lessons, hens parties and spa treatments for that special getaway.

From School’s available available Centre.

now until the end of April the Raglan Surf surfboard and wetsuit rental trailer will be on Raglan’s Ngarunui beach. Bookings online or through the Raglan Information “Stand Up and Surf’!

Raglan Surfing School 5b Whaanga Road ,Whale bay www.raglansurfingschool.co.nz (07) 825-SURF (7873)

$89 beginner surf lessons are offered at 9am and 2pm everyday throughout the summer season, which start at the Karioi Lodge. The value added 3-hour lessons include water and beach safety, soft surfboard and wetsuit hire, plus free Transportation from anywhere to and from Raglan Town.

raglans tourism and community website

Plan your holiday in Raglan Everything you need to know about accommodation options, recreational activities, local events, exhibitions and gigs, shopping, pampering, dining options, walks and much more.

Planning a wedding in Raglan?

Check out the wedding section Don’t forget to check out these pages as well:

make it your homepage this summer!

Free Stuff - lots of cool free stuff

- tickets to gigs,

- CD, DVD and book giveaways.

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Just a paddle away to yet another paradise Ancient limestone walls, secluded beaches and stunning wild life just a stone’s throw away!

Really! This harbour is world class! ..and from the feedback we’re getting, it seems you should also put it on your bucket list!

Raglan Kayak is very proud to be up and running for another season and we’re welcoming you to get out and about on the harbour this summer while you have a little break!

We think you should know that what we’re offering is not only for Sporty-Spice, but is accessible for everyone, no experience necessary! This year we are offering our famous Kayak n Coffee Tour, kayak rentals and also Stand Up Paddle Board lessons and rentals.

So if you’re into enjoying the little pleasures of life, then know that our tours and rentals are available daily

from Bow Street Jetty by the water’s edge. We use top of the range equipment, provide quality briefings and gear that suits all sizes and fitness levels. So go on! Get together with your family and friends and enjoy the great kiwi outdoors!

All our daily activities are organised according to tides, so call us first and trust our expertise to plan your mission. Families, blokes, grannies and lovers, actually everybody can discover a little bit of amazement just across the water!

Check Raglan Kayak out on Face Book; and join the fun this summer!

Wishing all a wonderful festive Season!

Much love from The Raglan Kayak Team!

Raglan Kayak (07)825 8862 www.raglankayak.co.nz

Wild Coast Ruapuke Fresh from the UK Gemma Chalmers heads out West for adventure on the Ruapuke coast.

Recently I went out to visit Wild Coast to experience their eco cabins and an extreme horse trek adventure!

Out at Ruapuke, the scenery is wild.

Beautiful and rugged, the unsealed road winds around the coastline offering seemingly infinite views out across the Tasman Sea. It feels like you are miles from anywhere. We

arrived in late afternoon, and after meeting Wild Coast owners Penny and Wayne who came out to greet us, we set out along a track to find our cabin. Built into the hillside below Mt Karioi, secluded and facing straight out to sea, perch two wood cabins.

The first thing that struck me was the silence. The absolute tranquility of the place. For people who are used to the hustle and bustle of town and city, or even just the noisy sound of life happening around you, it could take a moment to adjust to such a

remote setting. No television, internet or technological interruptions. Just complete peace, quiet, stunning views and wilderness.

A rare thing.

Run on alternative power, each cabin is fully self contained and has a small but well equipped kitchen area. For many people these days, time doesn’t allow for being experimental or adventurous with their cooking day to day. I thought a fun way to spend the evening together in the cabin, would be to cook some really good food. We had always wanted to have a go at making our own sushi, and so having picked up ingredients earlier at the supermarket I thought this would be the perfect opportunity.

The preparation became a fun event in itself!

We enjoyed it with some good wine and through the cabin’s huge panoramic window we watched a fantastic sunset over the sea.

Gently woken by only the natural morning light, we were eased into the day. At 10am we met Wayne and River, the couple’s eldest daughter, who were tacking up the horses for us and two others. Wayne had expertly chosen

horses to suit our ability and within minutes had given us all the information we needed to handle our horses, giving confidence to those of us who hadn’t ridden for years as well as those who had never ridden before. Our small party was soon on its way up the hillside.

Experiencing this landscape from horseback is truly brilliant, fun and exciting. Riding through bush, across fields, rocky streams and steep sloping dunes, horses have a surprising ability to safely transport you across all kinds of terrain, and you quickly begin to put your trust in their sure footing and strength. Ending up down at the waters edge at Ruapuke Beach, we rode the horses into the water where they enjoyed getting sprayed by the waves. A good canter along the long black sand beach was an exhilarating way to end the trek and head us back in the direction of the farm.

Wildcoast really does provide everything you need to completely unwind, relax and recharge. You will leave feeling uplifted, energised, and already thinking for an excuse to come back for more!

Raglan Club Entertainment Guide Friday 31st December: Acoustic FX (New Years Eve) Friday 7th January: Jerry Lee Friday 14th January: Kevin Greaves & Guy Cato (Country & Hypno Show)

Check out the Raglan Club

Friday 21st January: Superstars Tribute Show Friday 28th January:Ph: Donna825 Heke 8288

Phone: 825 8288

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Zionhill EP release party NYE 2010 What an amazing year it has been for Raglan based roots rock band ZIONHILL and, according to bass player Damian Hepi-Te Huia, they are just getting started.

Formed in 2007, ZIONHILL creates a sound that is distinctly their own. It is this sound, fuelled by a passion to explore creative horizons, that has seen them become an exciting addition to the kiwi music scene.

After major gigs including performances at the Hamilton Gardens Festival, Earth Hour, Tainui Games, and numerous gigs around the North Island, what better way to kick off 2011 than with an EP Release Party back at their local, Orca Restaurant and Bar. “It’s been an exciting time for us” says Damian “We wanted to thank our friends, fans and

and Shuttle Service

whānau, and move forward with the release of our new 5 track EP.” With an album also due for release later next year, it looks like ZIONHILL should expect another massive year ahead. They are confirmed to be playing at next years Kāwhia Kai Festival and Waitangi day celebrations in Hamilton. “We love that connection we get with the crowd when playing live” says Damian “With the release of the EP and the forthcoming album, we can really express our conscious messages to our people.

ZIONHILL New Years Eve EP Release Party featuring Chur Bo and Special Guests.

Orca Restaurant and Bar - Friday 31st December. Limited Pre-sales, $15, available @ the venue.

Regular Shuttle service to airports and bus stations A variety of tours, including special runs to Hobbiton this summer ph 07 825 0507 or 021 0274 7014 www.raglanscenictours.co.nz email: raglanscenictours@yahoo.co.nz

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J Star at the Sunday Session Jamin-I and Dubsonic, organisers of the RaglanSunday Sessions, have pulled Jstar back from London UK, due to popular demand.

J Star, Dj/ remixer/producer, has laid down some of the most outstanding reggae remixes of the past few years...with his music always at the top of the UK reggae charts.

Jstar was in New Zealand last year touring with Shapeshifter and Tiki Tane. He’s been working on a new remix cd called Dub Zealand featuring New Zealands top reggae bands. J fully felt the vibes here in Raglan and is super excited about coming back to bring it again!

On the 2nd of January; he’ll be doing a guest appearance, at the Sunday Session; bringing his big reggae sound somewhere between 4pm and 10pm..whoopp whoop!

For those who are not familiar with the Raglan Sunday Sessions, well now it’s time to discover the new hit of the summer! “Not only the fact that this is a free outdoor event, but the loungy set up and interesting line up of both local, national and international artists, is attracting more and more popularity!” says Jamin-i and Dubsonic. Anyone can check out the Raglan Sunday Session facebook page for the up and coming events.

On the 7th of January J STAR will be doing his big show a the Yot Club, from 9 till late and you can expect a big mashup blending reggae, dubstep, electro and drum n bass.. Sounds to make you wind up your waist!

Excited? We sure are!

Look up the Yot Club gig guide for a full menu of acts to come this summer!

Blacksand Cafe owners and staff wish you all a Very Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year, and invite you to come and sample our delicious new Summer menu.

As of the 7th of January, our opening hours will be extended to 8pm Friday/Saturday and 5pm Sunday.

P 07 825 8588

blacksandcafe@yahoo.co.nz

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Raglan mum’s a blogging hit Blogging’s become a way of life for Raglan mum Emma Galloway who’s notched up 20,000 hits from all over the world since she started her gluten and dairy-free website just five months ago.

“That’s how you get your name out there,” reckons the former chef. And she says the effort is paying off.

Emma’s site has already had a mention in a recent Little Treasures magazine – for its “fantastic” recipes – and now she’s featuring in the summer issue of Allergy Today along with four of her recipes and a separate panel story about how her blog is attracting international attention.

Most hits, she says, come from America followed by New Zealand, Australia and then

Britain. There’s also “some odd ones” – from South Korea, Egypt, Israel. Lately, all up, the hits are coming at a rate of between 200 and 700 a day.

blogger Heidi Swanson’s American website 101 Cookbooks through which she now reviews cookbooks herself, in turn increasing exposure to her own site.

For Emma, 30, it’s opened up her eyes to another world. “Before I started my blog I didn’t [even] know how to copy and paste.”

“She (Heidi) listed my site as one of her hundred or so favourites,” says Emma. “It means I get quite a few hits via hers.”

But while she once confined herself to Facebook and emails, Emma now blogs day and night, when the kids are asleep or at the local childcare. She is, by her own admission, obsessed with cookbooks – and has been for a long time – so blogging’s “like an online recipe journal”.

Heidi is the “grandmother “of cookery blogging, she adds.

She experiments in her own kitchen, writes recipes, takes photos and basically keeps a running record online. She considers herself lucky to have been able to tap into top

Now Emma is eyeing an appearance early next year on TV One’s Good Morning show to talk about her blog. “It’s terrifying and exciting at the same time.”

And she wants to write a cookbook of her own sometime soon, she says, which is one of her main reasons for blogging. “It’s a good way to get a profile.”

Emma’s been in touch with some publishers and hopes to put a proposal together within the next six months. “I’ve pretty much got the recipes I want in it.”

Half of those, she explains, are adapted and half are from scratch. The recipes are vegetarian, gluten-free and “mostly” dairyfree to suit what she says is a growing trend.

It wasn’t until Emma had her children

Ada, now 4, and Kye, 2, that she was forced to explore a gluten-free diet herself. Even as a trained chef – she started out at Raglan’s former Molasses café – she reckons she “struggled big-time” with an alternative diet for her kids who couldn’t tolerate gluten and some dairy foods.

The options weren’t “completely alien” to her, as a lifelong vegetarian, but for lots of people with similar problems they were. *My darling lemon thyme is the blogspot where Emma writes about “the things I love, my family, food and recipes, my vege garden and how we cope living with food allergies”.

Check out Emma’s recipe below and site at www.mydarlinglemonthyme.blogspot.nz Edith Symes

Eggplant curry recipe Like most curries this recipe keeps well, and actually improves with time.

If you have leftovers simply reheat the next day, re-check seasoning, adding more salt if needed and serve on freshly steamed rice. I like to use ghee in curries for the authentic flavour it gives. It is lactose-free, but if you avoid dairy altogether simply use a neutral vegetable oil like rice bran oil. I like to use whole cumin seeds, but by all means use ground cumin if that’s what you have.

Make sure you use regular brown onions in this recipe, red onions have a higher sugar content and tend to burn too easily in curries like this, where long, slow cooking is required. Serves 4-6 2 medium (800g/1lb 12oz) eggplants (aubergine) 3 Tbsp ghee/vegetable oil 1 medium onion, finely diced 2.5cm (1 inch) piece of fresh ginger, grated 6 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tsp fennel seeds 1 tsp cumin seeds/ground cumin 1 Tbsp ground coriander 1/2 tsp ground turmeric 1/2 tsp cayenne or a small pinch of chilli powder 1 tsp sea salt 400g tin (14oz) chopped tomatoes A small handful of fresh coriander/ cilantro leaves to garnish (optional)

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Wash eggplants and dice into 2 cm cubes.

Heat ghee/oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally for about 10 minutes until a deep golden brown colour. (Be patient and don’t be tempted to rush this stage).

Add the grated ginger, crushed garlic, fennel and cumin seeds. Cook for about 2 minutes until garlic and ginger are fragrant.

Add ground coriander, turmeric, cayenne/ chilli powder and salt. Cook for 30 seconds.

Add the diced eggplant and stir well to coat evenly with spices. Pour in the tin of chopped tomatoes, give it a big stir, then place the lid on and continue to cook over low-medium heat for about 10-15 minutes. Check and stir a few times to ensure it’s not catching on the bottom. Turn temperature down a little if need be.

When the sauce has thickened and the eggplant is meltingly soft, check the seasoning once more. Serve sprinkled with coriander/cilantro leaves and steamed rice.

Enjoy!

Surf Safe: the new skool on the beach January 2011 will Blast off with a rush of excitment and fun as Surf Safe Surf Coaching Raglan launches the kids Surfing holiday programmes.

The qualified Swim Coaches / Surf Coaches at Surf Safe have been training kids to swim up to 400m at Water World Te Rapa and can’t wait to unleash the kids into their full surfing potential this summer down on the beach. The first of 5 programmes starts 8am Monday the 3rd January is 4 hours per

day and finishes 12pm Thursday. Price $156 each. The other dates are Jan 10, 17, 24, 31.

Every day will be different covering Surfing technique, Ocean Swimming, Beach Education, Water Safety, Kids Tow Surfing Eco Style, Kids Stand Up Paddle Board and Fun Beach games. Each programme is aimed at 10 energetic, resilient, obedient kids aged 715years who want to get into surfing ! All kids need a huge breakfast, 50m swimming ability, and Adult Supervision for each half day.

Surf Safe caters for tourists, young adults and kids from Oct – May twice daily . All students get a correct fitting full length wetsuit, High Viz rash vest, and Soft Surfboard for the 3 hour lessons on Ngarunui beach.

Surf Safe Surf Coaching Raglan SNZ Approved School Beach Lifeguard Ph: 07 2100681 Mob: 021 0726406 surfsafe@windowslive.com

More info www.raglan.net.nz Beginner Group Surf lessons 3 hour Adult $69 Kids $49 One to one, Beginner to Advanced 1- 5 day courses

TE MATA CLUB 11th ANNUAL SPEED SHEAR Saturday 8th January 2011

Prizes for fastest ten shearers in each competition

NEW Two Stands Operating Competition starts 7.00pm Entries in by 6.30pm. Entry fees: Open - $35.00 Senior - $25.00 $5.00 cover charge – children free

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PRIZES: Open 1st:

$2000.00 Senior 1st: $1000.00

Total Prize Money: $11,500.00

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• Singlet for all competitors • Local competition & fun teams event • Courtesy bus available from Raglan

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• Hot Food and Bar facilities until 1.00am

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For enquires please contact: David and Lisa ph 07 825 0093 or Te Mata Club 07 825 6780 Kauroa Saleyards • Raglan Excavations – Rob Poolton • Golden Ace – Jack Dowd • Ballance Agri-Nutrients • Robertson Fulton Chartered Accountants • Fairview Motors • Kempthorne Transport • Raglan Carriers • Te Kuiti Meat Processors Ltd • Bow St Motors • Peter Callander Groundspread • Honda Hamilton • IPP Ltd • Waikato Pump Services Ltd • Ratanui (NZ) – Jamunjie (AUS) • Rotor Work Ltd • Miro Feeds Ltd • D & L Shilton Builder • Peter & Sharon Batt • Aon Insurance • Tyre Savers • Paul Christie Carpentry • Raglan Earthmovers – H & J Robbs • Anexa • National Bank

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Raglan 07 825 7170

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COUNTRY HOME & WORKSHOP Bungalow on 1/4 acre, open plan living, large garden, double garage. Sep. title with workshop of 1226m2 running as successful engineering business. 50m from school in Te Mata located a short drive to Raglan.

$459,000

Kyle Leuthart B 07 825 7170 M 021 903 309

www.cent21.co.nz ID# T778

MAKE YOUR DREAM REALITY Unique architect designed cedar home. 2.4105 ha with rural & bush outlook. Large kitchen & entertaining. 4 beds, 2 baths plus office & family room, double garage. Barn workshop. 15mins to Raglan.

Expressions of Interest

Kyle Leuthart B 07 825 7170 M 021 903 309

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CUTE BUNGALOW 2 bed bungalow needing a lick of paint. Low maintenance section.

Single garage. Bring your paint brush for a great Bach within walking distance to the beach or a great first home. PRICE SLASHED! CONSIDER TRADE.

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$1,800,000

Chrissy Cox B 07 825 7170 M 027 287 1804

www.cent21.co.nz ID# W604

GREAT LOCATION 10 min’s to Raglan. Near new 3 bedroom family home. 3 car garaging and plenty of off street parking. Rural views on 2170m2 section

$238,000

Kyle Leuthart B 07 825 7170 M 021 903 309

Chrissy Cox B 07 825 7170 M 027 287 1804

www.cent21.co.nz ID# O743

$385,000

Margaret Kerapa B 07 825 7170 M 021 2746 742

$297,000

Chrissy Cox B 07 825 7170 M 027 287 1804

Licensed Real Estate Agent (REAA 2008)

DOUBLE DEAL! Reap the returns with this central Raglan property. 2 houses on one title with a combined rental of $480 p.w, an investor's dream.

Water views and only a stroll from the town centre. Great buying!

$330,000

Margaret Kerapa B 07 825 7170 M 021 2746 742

BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED All offers presented. Absolutely immaculate 3 bed home with large garage/workshop. Close to all amenities - school, beaches, cafes, shops. Great retirement or first home. Move in and enjoy!

$355,000

Margaret Kerapa B 07 825 7170 M 021 2746 742

www.cent21.co.nz ID# W785

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OFFERS

Margaret Kerapa B 07 825 7170 M 021 2746 742

WHAT A FIND! Sought after location with magic views of the harbour. Ideal for a retiree to enjoy the views and breathe the fresh sea air. Easy care section, single garage and water access to the inner harbour.

It doesn't get better than this!

$770,000

Margaret Kerapa B 07 825 7170 M 021 2746 742

www.cent21.co.nz ID# N723

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THE ULTIMATE BEACH HOUSE This ultra modern architecturally designed home plus separate studio has it own harbour access.

Built to make the most of the sun and views with extensive outdoor living and landscaped 1599m2 site.

Kyle Leuthart B 07 825 7170 M 021 903 309

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KAWHIA ROAD 3 bedroom family home with great sheds just under 25 minutes from Raglan. Just needs your TLC. 12 acres of top easy contoured hay country. Harbour views. Potential plus! BRING IN OFFERS!!

$399,000

www.cent21.co.nz ID# S758

www.cent21.co.nz ID# K769

www.cent21.co.nz ID# G730

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WEE SWEETIE Cute two bed cottage, open plan living, single garage and a delightful easy care private backyard. Views of Harbour and of the estuary. Close to bus & shop.

Ideal retirement.

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NEED A LARGE GARAGE? This has 2+ beds, 2 baths and a sunny fenced, private courtyard.

Quiet area just across from access to Cox's Bay. Furniture included, an ideal Bach all set up for the summer with room for the boat in the garage.

Kyle Leuthart B 07 825 7170 M 021 903 309

www.cent21.co.nz ID# W737

www.cent21.co.nz ID# T477

$410,000

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GRAND OLD LADY 4.28ha of quality flat grazing land.

Shedding includes double garage/ workshop, loading ramp & assorted sheds. Patch of bush and a river on the boundary.

A great playground for the family.

2kms to Waingaro Hot Pools.

VIEWS OVER THE TASMAN Architect designed, ocean views in the popular Whale Bay. Timeless Tawa timber interior. 2 titles offer possibilities. Privacy, location, bush, birdsong, stream, surf, sun and sand. Auction 17th Feb 2011.

www.cent21.co.nz ID# W782

www.cent21.co.nz ID# G670

www.cent21.co.nz ID# B799

HIGH ON KARIOI Stunning coastal, harbour and bush views from this unique 3.8ha. Private and secluded, yet close to Manu Bay and moments to all that Raglan has to offer.

Comfortable cottage to live in while you build your dream home.

Kyle Leuthart B 07 825 7170 M 021 903 309

www.cent21.co.nz ID# B797

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BOW ST BUSINESS SECTION Privately located behind the Westpac bank. 293sqm section zone BUSINESS/COMMERCIAL. Flat with town services available.

Ideal site for offices or clinic etc.

Vendor invites expressions of interest.

$569,000

RAGLAN

$725000

Chrissy Cox B 07 825 7170 M 027 287 1804

www.cent21.co.nz ID# 116g Greenslade

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ROSE ST INVESTMENT Entry level buy in this sought after location. Modern 2 bedroom house plus third room below.

Tucked away yet close to town and beach

$295000

Chrissy Cox B 07 825 7170 M 027 287 1804

www.cent21.co.nz ID# 7b Rose

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Wishing all our valued vendors, purchasers, landlords, tenants and friends, a very

Merry Christmas and a safe and prosperous New Year.

Ray White Office will be OPEN over the holiday period hours 10am – 5pm, (closed 25th & 26th December) - Available by phone at any time 07 825 8669

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18 sections ranging from 560m² to 796m² Estuary and mountain views Walk to town Prior Auction offers considered OPEN TIME Saturday 2pm 8th January

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Exceptional, superbly crafted designer home 6 bedrooms, 3 living areas Stunning ocean views Situated on 873m² overlooking Manu Bay Prior Auction offers considered OPEN HOME Saturday 12 noon. 8th January ID#RAG11018 596a Wainui Rd

ENDLESS SUMMER Old School Surf Bach (One Bedroom) Private Section (855m2) borders a secluded bush reserve Walking distance to the world famous surf break “Indicators” Prior Auction offers considered OPEN HOME ID#RAG20664 Saturday 12 noon. 8th January 10a Calvert Rd

SCULPTURED WITH STYLE AND SOPHISTICATION By Negotiation You will be impressed by this architecturally designed concrete & cedar home from the moment you pull up outside.

Comprising 4 double bedrooms, office, 2 state-of-the-art polished concrete bathrooms, spacious open plan living areas with gourmet kitchen opening onto 2 fabulous decks - one with outdoor fireplace & both with views to die for of the estuary & ocean. Huge double garaging with internal access.

Award winning architect Tim Dorrington’s commitment to producing simple, well-designed, modern architecture has certainly been captured; the result is a home to be proud of and envied by many.

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Secluded, cosy & sheltered Elevated 3 bedroom home Lovely inner harbour views Single garage with internal access + carport Close to town & recreation grounds ID#RAG20010

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LARGE RESIDENTIAL SECTION – 25 Cambrae Rd Large 2469m² section Beautiful rural and mountain views Sunny and sheltered Only 400m to Lorenzen Bay Prior Auction offers considered ID#RAG20630

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2 bedrooms plus office Gorgeous views to estuary, harbour and bar Large 916m² section – great potential to add 2nd dwelling Brilliant location just a few mins walk from town & school Prior Auction OPEN HOME Sunday 2pm. 9th January offers considered 27 Norrie Ave ID#RAG20287 North facing near new 2 bedroom unit Internal access garaging and ample storage Close to Cox Bay Low maintenance Ideal investment property Prior Auction offers OPEN HOME considered Sunday 1pm. 9th January Unit 11/25 Violet St ID#RAG20627

A NEAT ‘NICKY NICHE’ Near new 3 bedroom home or bach Handy central location Easy care 400m² section Walk to town, beach and wharf Prior Auction offers considered OPEN ID#RAG20464

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WAITETUNA LIFESTYLE - 1068 Old Mountain Road

Lot 2 – 6648m² ID#RAG20625 Lot 3 – 8604m² ID#RAG20626 Lovely rural views Great building platforms Access sealed to driveway, fully fenced, power at phone and gate Prior Auction offers considered

21 Bow St, Raglan Phone: 07 825 8669 Fax: 07 825 7410 Website: www.rwraglan.co.nz Email: raglan.nz@raywhite.com RAGLAN Summer Holiday Guide Pullout 7

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Farewell to Emma The Chronicle’s Emma Brooks recently left us for an exciting year of travel and adventure with her husband Adam.

not returned there in four years, there is sure to be lots of catching up to do with old friends and family.

Party, Green Man and the Big Chill climbing the ladder of reputation, it will be tricky to choose between them.

Their first port of call is Canada, heading to Fernie, a British Columbian ski resort town some might describe as a little like Raglan in the snow. Perhaps a nice transition for Emma and Adam, who think of Raglan as home.

Emma plans to show Adam a few sights along the way, including a stop at Wimbledon for some tennis tournament action. “It’s a real British institution” says Emma, and something she’s always wanted to see.

They plan to spend the Winter months in this snowy haven, skiing and snowboarding before making their way across Canada by rail and on to a brief stop in New York. Next they head to the UK for British summertime.

One of the famous summer Music Festivals that are so popular and more abundant then ever across the UK, is also on the list. Emma has fond memories of going to Glastonbury festival, probably the most famous of them all. But with Secret Garden

Emma’s globetrotting adventures will also provide her with much to write about and she intends to pursue her love of travel writing via blog.

London to Hong Kong via the transSiberian Railway across Russia, and through Asia will bring Emma and Adam back to the Southern Hemisphere towards the end of next year. Until then we wish them both very happy travels!

England is Emma’s homeland and having

And welcome Gemma Meet the Chronicle’s newest team member - Gemma Chalmers who hails from Gloucestershire in the UK. Gemma arrived in Raglan two months ago with her boyfriend Kit, who’s currently on an internship at ASR.

Gemma is a graphic design graduate and her last job before leaving for New Zealand was working for prominent British artist Damien Hirst. Employed as a specialist painter and studio assistant Gemma worked on well-known installations such as Hirst’s ‘spot paintings’

and ‘spin paintings.’ She says one of the highlights of her time at Hirst’s studio was travelling to New York to work on a spot installation at MOMA. Surprisingly she says she found painting spots very therapeutic. “They have to be perfect and you have to concentrate.” Working with Hirst was always unpredictable she says.

“You never quite knew what would be asked of you.”

colour.” Earlier this year she established an art gallery, Zeath Gallery, in Polzeath, Cornwall with three other artists. Gemma says she’s very inspired by the beauty of Raglan and will be fitting in her art around her job at the Chronicle. ”I want to do some smaller pieces and send some back to the gallery. I’m also going to be writing a blog for the gallery’s website and I might do an exhibition here.”

Gemma is also an artist in her own right. She describes her style as quite graphical. “I like my linear shapes, lots of pen and ink and love using washes of

Emma Brooks

Gemma Chalmers

She’ll also be spending as much time in the surf as possible and getting out and about discovering New Zealand.

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Community Liaison Group Update ON 10 NOVEMBER THE TE UKU WIND FARM COMMUNITY LIAISON GROUP MET AT THE TE UKU SCHOOL TO DISCUSS THE PROJECT

Wind monitoring instruments are being installed • onto the met mast on site. The old met mast will come down when construction is largely completed.

AND RELATED COMMUNITY ISSUES.

The Community Liaison Group meets several times a year. Its purpose is to enable dialogue between the wind farm developers - Meridian Energy and WEL Networks - and the local community.

W I N D FA R M P R O J E C T U P D AT E

Turbines are progressively being constructed and • commissioned.

A change in overseas shipping arrangements • related to the turbine components means that

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Meridian cannot get all the turbines components transported to the wind farm before Christmas.

Therefore, Meridian will need to extend transport movements into January.

Monday, 20 December, will be the last day that components are transported to site this year.

Transport will resume on Monday, 10 January 2011 and be completed (weather permitting) on Friday 28, January.

Transport times up and down the Raglan Deviation have been reduced significantly since shipments began in September.

W E L N E T W O R K S U P D AT E

WEL has commissioned the 25km transmission line • that connects the wind farm to its local substations.

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It has also commissioned the small switching station located on the wind farm site.

Livening the new transmission line has allowed WEL to turn off a section of the old line supplying Te Uku substation and the Raglan area in order to upgrade a section between Karakareki Road and the bottom of the Raglan Deviation. Work will take approximately 10-12 weeks and be completed in early 2011.

WEL is working on several projects in the greater Raglan area that are aimed at increasing security of supply and reliability of the local electricity network. An update on the company’s Western Network Upgrade project was sent to area residents in November and can be downloaded at: www.wel.co.nz.

COMMUNIT Y LIAISON GROUP MEMBERS INCLUDE:

Andy Millar Robyn Christie Rob Kear Pam Quirke Matt Stockton Judy Crowhurst Tonga Kelly Peter Storey Rob Macleod Shane Gold Fred Lichtwark Frank Bellerby Grant Blackie Nath Pritchard Susan Chibnall Robert Batters Jack Ninnes

Independent Chair Secretary Te Uku School Te Mata School Waitetuna Valley School Te Uku & District Memorial Hall Committee Nga Uri a Mahanga Trust Raglan Community Board Raglan Residents and Rate Payers Association Tui G Whaingaroa Harbour Care Hidden Valley Retreat Environment Waikato Waikato District Council Waikato District Council Meridian Energy Limited WEL Networks Limited

Meridian Energy and WEL Networks have set up the following 0800 number you can call for more information about the project: 0800 Te Uku Wind (0800 838 589).

For more information, call: 0800 Te Uku Wind (0800 838 589) RAGLAN Chronicle 9

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filling you in each month with the green-goings-on This month we’ve got our finger on the pulse of Xtreme Waste’s latest news:

Moving forward to Zero Waste

A message from Xtreme Waste’s Chairperson, Jacqui Forbes

Minimising our waste

Xtreme Waste’s Liz Stanway was successful in gaining funding from the Ministry for the Environment’s Waste Minimisation Thank you Raglan, you’re amazing. Ten years ago, you joined Fund, to conduct a feasibility study to scope diverting Xtreme Waste on a journey towards Zero Waste. Each year, you’ve food waste from Raglan’s “waste-stream”. As part of recycled more and more, and now we are one of NZ’s this research, Xtreme Waste has been doing leading communities when it comes to reducing Liz and Simon getting waste audits of household rubbish bags, and our waste and moving forwards to Zero Waste. down to the nitty-gritty of conducting surveys about people’s buying Zero Waste is a path, a target and a bold what we throw away preferences regarding compost products. vision. The goal of creating a community without waste by 2020 is a team effort and Market research suggests many people in we need your help. We need more home Raglan are composting and worm composting, more recycling and more farming, and more would like to do careful shoppers. At the moment, Raglan so. Xtreme Waste can help you set up diverts 72% of its waste from the landfill. a worm farm and offer advice on home Last year, we sent 1,276 tonnes to landfill. composting. We also run worm farming Each year we’re going to need to decrease workshops and sell tiger worms. this by 128 tonnes.

Can we do it? Yes we can.

Did you know?

For us at Xtreme Waste, it’s all about • Over one million tonnes of waste to keeping it local, and for good reasons too. landfill is generated each year by households Community enterprises, such as Xtreme Waste in NZ. That is an average of 260 kg per person, keep the money flowing into pay packets of or 676 kg of waste to landfill per household. local employees and into local businesses.

• Over 44 per cent of that waste is organic We’re passionate about sharing knowledge, with 25 per cent of the total waste being so we can all learn together what is needed to kitchen waste. This is a huge proportion of keep the soils, water and air healthy and free the waste going to landfill. Compare this of pollution or waste. with 11 per cent for paper and 10 per cent We look forward to continuing to work for plastics. with you towards Zero Waste.

• 8000 tonnes of E-waste – electronic waste - computers, computer screens, fax machines, TVs etc. are disposed to landfill in NZ annually.

• Nappies take over 75 years to break down in a landfill.

• Recycling one tonne of paper saves 1 tree.

• A tiger worm eats its own body weight in food each day.

Vege of the Month - Organic Jon

Beetroot Early spring sown beetroot will be lovely by now, as long as they’ve been kept moist through this drought. Good for a healthy heart and the vascular system, its wild ancestor is found all over the Mediterranean and Atlantic coast of Europe, the Middle East and India. It seems to have been cultivated for around 4000 years. O earth flavoured root, release your sweet, purple juices!

Seed of the Month

Have a break!

You can sow some late Beans, Corn, Zucchini, Cucumbers and Basil, be sure to keep them moist! Also sow silverbeet after solstice for autumn/winter eating. A place which is shaded during the middle of the day is a good spot for December seed raising.

Seed Bank open Wed 1-4pm at Whaingaroa Environment Centre, Town Hall

Re-Using Xtreme Style

“Here at Xtreme Waste, we’re constantly finding ways to re-use resources and add value to products coming into the yard. We’ve got Waru making dog kennels, outdoor furniture, and fixing things up in the wood yard. Kyla bottles worm juice from our worm farms and Robin bags compost for your gardens.”

Thumbs up for Xtreme Waste’s kerbside recycling team. They do an amazing job, out in all types of weather, dedicated to collecting Raglan’s household recycling. Thanks also to everyone who is making such a fabulous effort to put out recycling each week!

Zero Waste Education

Thanks to funding from the Waikato District Council, the Zero Waste Education programme has now been active in 30 Waikato District schools for three years, and is proving to be a big success.

Colette McEnery-Lane, who has been the Zero Waste education teacher in schools, shares a few words about some of the best things about the job: “Watching kids enjoying themselves as they make their own compost and watching their fascination as they dig through piles of Tiger Worms..

Seeing how creative they can be with reuse desktop tidies.

I have enjoyed the over-riding enthusiasm kids have for the Zero Waste programme - they love it!”. A big thank you to Colette for the amazing job that she has done during the past three years.

Education officer, Lindsey Turner has been out and about Rick and David enjoying a yarn in the in Hamilton Kindergartens Re-use Shop at Xtreme Waste.

Site Tours introducing the concepts of Throughout 2010, site tours continue to attract a large range of visitors, sustainability through story with well over 1000 people coming to tour the recycling centre and and drama. This project is learn about what we do. This year we had a visit from David Bellamy. an initiative supported by the Hamilton City • Xtreme Waste turned ten in 2010 and employs 22 local people.

Council’s Envirofund.

• 6,500 trees have been planted on the old landfill and forest margins around the recycle centre (thanks to a grant from DOC).

• Traps are being set up for stoats, weasels and possums.

• Xtreme Waste manages Raglan Mini-skips, call 825 6509 for hire.

• You can find Xtreme Waste on Te Hutewai Road (past the golf course).

• Open every day except Tuesday and Thursday. Closed on Christmas Day and New Years Day. Shop phone is: 825 0017

Enviro Biro Send comments and contributions to Ani at Whaingaroa Environment Centre: wenvc@kol.co.nz

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Get your raft ready!

Saturday 12th March is set for Xtreme Waste’s Recycled Raft Race 2011. This will be part of the annual Community and Environment Day at Kopua Domain.

Silage Wrap Project Attention all farmers - Xtreme Waste is now Raglan’s drop off point for bale wrap and silage sheet. $10 per m3 processing fee.

simplistic to luxurious eco accommodation

December 2010

Exposé 2011 Pre- christmas lawn bowls report The New Year RCAC Members’ Exhibition opens at the Old School Arts Centre in Stewart St on Sunday 2 January at 6pm.

Valerie, the project co-ordinator, says she is planning a ‘chilled out’, very relaxing opening, live music, complementary drink, as well as a cash bar and nibbles. Guests will have time to absorb the works and enjoy the interaction with all the artists.

There has been strong interest from 21 Arts Council members to show their work, which will include a number of new pieces. Valerie said the response has been wonderful.

The Old School gallery will be open 7 days a week during January, MondayFriday 10-2pm, Saturday 10-6pm and Sunday 10-4pm. Valerie is grateful to the wonderful group of volunteers who will be staffing the gallery over the holiday period. www.raglanartscentre.co.nz Terry Horn

BUSINESS HOUSE BOWLS: Many thanks to our great sponsor ‘Raglan Top Cut Butchery’ for sponsoring our Business House Bowls events...it is really appreciated.

What a wonderful way to wind out Round 1... without any rain! After 5 weeks of competitive challenges the ‘non-bowlers’ were out-bowling some of the ‘bowlers’ mmmm.

Three teams of non-bowlers, Who Nose, Bay Relics and Two Guys and a Girl, were on equal points and so had to ‘cut the cards’ to determine the winner of that section. This was Bay Relics, Graeme Crowhurst, Brian Coombes and Gregor Devette.

The overall winner was Rag Tags, Denny Robertson, Mary Knight and Grace Fry. CONGRATULATIONS to you all...WELL DONE. RESULTS: Rag Tags (18 points) Te Mata 2 (16) Taxis (15) Nannies (15) Tuis (14) Pirates(12) The Gadz (12) Westerners (12) Who Nose(12), Te Mata 1 (12) Two Guys & a Girl (12) Bay Relics(12) Staffies (10) Bulls Eye (9) Czechs (8) Westerners (8) RDT (6) Rock (6) Orca Bar (3) and Glamour Grannies (2) .Glamour Grannies won the ‘Triers Prize’.

We know you all enjoyed yourselves so be ready for Round 2 starting on Tuesday 15th February 2011.

CLUBS NZ TOURNAMENT: We were honoured to have our Raglan Club President, Diane Spicer, our Club Manager Norman Curtis, Clubs NZ Area Delegate for Waikato/ Bay of Plenty Colin Sullivan and IGT representative Owen Sutton, all present at the beginning of the day to introduce them to all the players. What a great way to start the day! IGT, Clubs NZ and Dominion Breweries were our sponsors for the day and we thank them for their support too. Twenty six teams representing Hamilton Workingmen’s Club (6), Hamilton Cosmopolitan Club (2), Putaruru (1), Otorohanga (1), Te Awamutu RSA (2), Waipa (1), Cambridge (1), Ohaupo (1), Waitomo (3) and 7 Raglan teams played their way through some dampish conditions to challenge for the Mead/Donn Trophy and the Jack Peden Shield.

Margaret Mead presented the Mead/Donn Trophy to the overall winners, Ray Findlay’s team from Hamilton Workingmen’s Club, with 4 wins. 2nd were Phil Meek, Don and Helen Waite(Scotland) and Alec Lorenzen representing Raglan, with 3 wins and +55

points. 3rd was Rex Grigg’s team from Hamilton Cosmopolitan Club with 3 wins and +50 points. 4th was Owen Sutton’s team from Putaruru with 3 wins and +46 points.

Three other teams, Dot Curry’s team from Raglan, B Fletcher and Rob Laird’s teams, both from Hamilton Workingmen’s Club, also had 3 wins but not as many points. Jack Peden presented his trophy to the Top Local Team of Ross Turner, Blue & Eileen Stephens and Heather Dalbeth. Congratulations to you all. W.D. A lovely afternoon tea, provided by the Raglan Club Caterer, was enjoyed by all as was the atmosphere of the whole day.

REMEMBER: New Year Eve’s day Tournament , 31st December, 1pm, open to all, $5 entry.

2nd -9th January, daily 2-4 pm ... Greens are open to all to come and have a game. $5 entry. Contact Eileen 8258323 for any enquiry.

Season’s Greeting s to everyone ...have a safe holiday.

Meantime Happy Bowling Eileen Stephens

Car restraint checks valuable

44 children in car restraints were checked during a recent ‘child restraint education campaign in Raglan.

Checks were part of a wider campaign held throughout the Waikato district.

Plunket, Waikato District Council Road Safety Coordinator and the Waikato DHB worked together to provide education outside the kindergarten and the local childcare centre.

Road Safety Co-ordinator, Megan Jolly said that of those checked only 64 percent of children were correctly restrained.

“The checks provided a great opportunity for people to ask questions about their restraints. There are many different brands out there and it can be confusing for some to know how to fit the seat correctly.

The other question people asked was what was the right time to move a child up to the next type of restraint such as the booster seat,” she said.

By law children up to the age of five must be in an approved child car restraint when travelling in a car. Parents are advised

however that depending on the size and weight of the child it may be safer to keep some children in an appropriate restraint past the age of five years.

Ms Jolly said the main issues encountered by the educators over the two-day period were: Children in car seats that had past their 10-year expiry date.

Tether straps not being used. Less than 50 percent of restraints with tether straps fitted were actually attached correctly. Older cars may need to have a bolt fitted by a mechanic to the car so the tether strap can be attached whereas newer models may already have the attachment.

Children requiring the next size car restraint “We spent timing reminding drivers that the safest place for the child was in the back seats, and essential if the car is fitted with a front passenger airbag,” she said.

In the meantime, if people do have queries they are urged to contact Plunket for advice.

Raglan’s water metering Permits must now be programme soon to begin obtained for all fires Waikato District Council is on track to introduce water metering into Raglan, with the contract for physical works going out for tender this week. The contract is expected to be awarded in early January 2011.

Installing water meters in Raglan is the first stage in Council’s $2.1 million district-wide water metering programme, which encourages water conservation and attempts to defer capital expenditure over the next two decades.

Waikato District Council Water and Facilities General Manager Richard Bax said initially the Raglan project will involve installing a manifold and backflow preventer to all connections but no actual meter.

“The first step is to get Raglan properties ready for the introduction of water metering by replacing all existing tobies (valves, taps) with manifolds and meter boxes, but no actual meter will be installed.

“Properties which share a water connection will be separated, as each rateable property needs to have a separate connection to ensure when metering is introduced you are only charged for water used at your own property”, he said.

It is anticipated the programmed works will take up to 12 weeks to complete and will be finished before the end of May 2011.

Residents will experience a short inconvenience of water being turned off for a couple of hours while pipes are altered outside their property. Council will provide more details to individual residents closer to the programme’s start date.

Over half the connections in the Waikato district are already metered. Water meters are used in Te Kauwhata, Tuakau, Pokeno, Meremere, Taupiri, Gordonton, Matangi, Tauwhare and Te Akau South, while all new water connections are metered.

Over the next five years Council will also introduce water metering into Ngaruawahia and Huntly.

From Wednesday 15 December a restricted fire season will be in force for all rural areas of the Waikato District.

Restrictions are already in place within urban areas.

A restricted fire season requires permits to be obtained from the Waikato District Council for all fires in the open air with the exception of barbecues, hangis, brazier type fires and fires within a properly constructed incinerator fitted with a lid or mesh spark arrestor to stop embers.

Applications for permits can be made by contacting one of the Waikato District Council’s offices.

Principal Rural Fire Officer Andy Baker says that the introduction of a restricted fire season is the result of the climatic conditions, with little rain and high temperatures contributing to a rapid increase in fire weather danger levels.

“An open fire season has been in place for some months and we hope that those needing to burn large piles have already done so, removing the need to burn when the fire danger is higher.

“Our main concern is the ability for fires to spread which is heightened by the dry condition of fuels and wind. Of particular concern are the

areas of peat soils where fires can become deep seated and difficult to extinguish,” he said.

Mr Baker adds that people must light fires in a responsible manner, ensuring they are safe, constantly monitored, and will not spread or cause any smoke nuisance to neighbours or nearby road users.

Costs may be borne by the person responsible for lighting a fire or the landowner so it’s important care is taken when lighting fires.

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Santa Paparazzi

Artwork of the Month:

Shark by Josh Hood age 9

Hey kids - we’d love to see your art. Please drop it into the Chronicle office!

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Thank you to all those who entered the Directory Cover design competition. Here are some of the entries - aren’t they awesome!

Big congrats to Joanna Tweedie who’s design features on the Directory - see our Directory ad on the cover of this weeks Chronicle for Joanna’s winning artwork!

Raglan Book & Gift Centre

Meridian scholarship awarded at windfarm A Raglan student has received an early Christmas present in the form of a $5000 Meridian scholarship to attend a level 2 pre trade course at Wintec.

Bradley Harlick from Raglan Area School was awarded with an enlarged $5000 cheque at Raglan Area School’s time capsule placement at the Te Uku wind farm last week.

Meridian’s Training Supervisor, Evan Lousley, says Bradley was one of two senior students to be awarded a scholarship in Meridian’s electricity generation areas.

Kyle Morris-Bamber from Twizel Area School

also received a scholarship with a cheque at his school’s end-of-year assembly.

Evan says the aim of the pre trade scholarship is to assist young people from communities where Meridian has wind farms and hydro power stations to start a qualification in the electrical supply industry, “Applications for the two scholarships were of a very high standard however both Bradley and Kyle stood out with their attitude, community spirit and commitment to starting a career in the electrical supply industry.

Raglan Lions Club, Surfside Church and Raglan Volunteer Fire Brigade

“We wish both young men the best for the future and we look forward to receiving their progress reports,” he says.

Rob Batters and Hayden Scott-dye Meridian Energy making their presentation to Bradley at Te Uku wind farm.

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For Sale

Natural skincare huge range at The Herbal Dispensary 6 Wallis St

Picnic Treats at The Herbal Dispensary 6 Wallis St

Public Notices BEAUTIFUL FAIRY, BALLET dresses, sequined shoes, wands, headbands, really good prices, Spiderman and

Batman also available. Phone Vicki to view 8257575.

MEXICAN TAKEAWAYS AVAILABLE. ENCHILADAS, burritos, nachos, 3 different flavours: chicken, beef and chili bean, all served with Mexican rice, salad and fresh salsa.

Raglan West. 825 8293.

SET OF 8 VICTORIAN DINING CHAIRS, Right UpMy Alley, Volcom Lane. www.ruma.co.nz SHE’S A BEAUT CAR. REG AND WARRANT. 1989 Toyota Cressida. $800-00 ono.

Ph 825 7113.

RAGLAN RUGBY SPORTS CLUB AGM. Monday January 17, 6.30pm at Rugby Club, Cross Street, Raglan. Phone Frank 825 8689. All welcome.

CARE AND CRAFT. WE ARE CLOSED FOR THE XMAS BREAK. We commence on the 7 February 2011 at the Union Church Hall ar 9.30am.

WHAINGAROA WHANAU HOE WAKA BRINGS YOU THE $5 CURRY bowl New Years Eve from 6pm outside Jet, Bow St. Feel free to bring your own bowl and spoon to reduce waste.

VOTE! VOTE! VOTE! for

Raglan Surf Life Saving Club

Surfside Community Services We would like to thank everyone who has given so generously to the foodbank over this year, we pray you have an awesome Christmas and a Blessed New Year.

FREE

Balinese style massage with all skin treatments & beauty therapy.

Environ skin specialist.

Ph 825 5742

For hire

to get a NEW IRB - Inflatable Rescue Boat!

F L O O R S A N D I N G EQUIPMENT for hire. Ph Raglan Flooring 825 8777.

They may save the life of you or a loved one this summer!

BOUNCY CASTLE FOR HIRE, entertainment for the kids. Vicki 825 7575.

www.bpsurflifesaving.co.nz/

Acknowledgment

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Gift vouchers too!

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Phone property manager on 021 363465

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Many Blessings for Xmas & 2011

Right Up My Alley

HOLIDAY BACH AVAILABLE 26 DECEMBER 2 JANUARY. 3 bedroom huge lawn, trampoline & children’s play area. Smith St, close to town and swimming beach, pets ok,. Phone Jacqui 825 8368 / 0211 288 532. Price negotiable.

OFFICES/ SHOP GALLERY or CLINIC

From Maree and the team @ the Raglan Food Bank.

TREVOR ROY SAMUEL, “TRICKY TREV”. Margaret, Aaron and Leigh would like to thank everyone for their support for the recent sad loss of a loved husband and father. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement.

We’ve started our SUMMER SALE!

To Let

DO YOU HAVE E X C E P T I O N A L ORGANISATIONAL SKILLS, an eye for detail and a bubbly telephone manner? Licenced Immigration Adviser seeks part-time admin assistant. Call 825 8778 or email CV to info@ armstrongimmigration.co.nz

Wanted to Rent 3 BEDROOM HOUSE with garage. From end of January.

Long term. Ph 825 7053.

CASH PAIDFOR FOR CASH PAID CAR ENGINES CAR ENGINES CARS TRACTORS TRACTORS TRUCKS TRUCKS OLD MACHINERY MACHINERY OLD GOING OR GOING ORNOT NOT DERELICT OPEN & UNWANTED THROUGHOUT

CHRISTMAS & FREE PICKUP NEW YEAR

Lost 1 X GREY PLASTIC HIGHHEELED SHOE lost late November. Bring into Chronicle for a reward.

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