RAZOR IN RAGLAN P4
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‘Heroes’ competition also aimed at upping Lions op shop profile
by Edith Symes
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Locals who drop by the Lions op shop for a browse now also have the chance to vote in a competition, launched last Saturday, for their preference out of six community groups that help keep Raglan safe.
The volunteers running these organisations are “heroes”, Lions committee member Stephen Sandwell reckons. “We want to promote what they do in our community.”
He hopes the three-week competition will, in turn, up the profile of the Lions Club op shop which has suffered several setbacks during the past year. First the shop was forced to vacate its popular long-held premises in Wallis St and, more recently, it was unable to trade from the Coastguard shed because of a nearby pathway closure.
Compounding that are the smaller premises and – tucked away in Raglan Club’s car park – the lesser foot traffic.
“It’s been a struggle,” club president Bernice Richards admits.
The loss of business is hindering its decades-long support of individuals
and other volunteer groups in the community, she says.
“Don’t ask me how much money we’ve given out over the years, but it’s a lot,” she adds. “We help whoever needs help in our community.”
Now the service club is asking the whole community to get behind six largely volunteer organisations: the Surf Life Saving Club, Coastguard, Fire Brigade, Community Patrol run by the police, the Health Shuttle Service run by the community house and Hato Hone St John Raglan.
The Lions are encouraging people to drop by the op shop – which until now has used proceeds from the sale of its second-hand goods entirely for the benefit of others – and vote for their preferred group. “Please use our shop,” they plead, “so we can continue to support the community.”
Raglan Lions have $500 to distribute among the groups, based on the percentage of votes each gets. There are also spot prizes for voters including coffee vouchers, smoke detectors and a year’s subscription to St John.
Lions Club secretary Anne Snowden, right, and committee member Stephen Sandwell encourage locals to drop by the op shop to vote for their favourite community group.
Lara McLean was the first to vote last Saturday while Helen the shop manager looks on.
Young local surfer barrels towards world champs
by Janine Jackson
Having qualified for the 2025 International Surfing Association (ISA) World Junior Surfing Championship, Luca Thompson’s focus will be on surfing and fundraising.
In the lead up to the world champs, 15-year-old Luca is unlikely to have any problems with his training regime, which will include as much time in the ocean as possible.
And when the waves aren’t pumping, he’ll hit The Refinery dojo under the guidance of his trainer Johnny Rickard to keep up his physical and mental fitness.
The 47-year-old credits Luca with his own surfing journey, which, for someone who grew up in Whāingaroa, only began a couple of years ago
“Luca was instrumental in helping me learn how to surf. The relationship is reciprocal, in terms of me helping him physically and mentally here in the dojo. And he’s really helped me out; taking me out in the waves, showing me how to jump off the jump rock, how to surf at Whale Bay and at Indy’s.”
To thank Luca for helping him out in the surf, Johnny has made it his mission to get the young surfer to the worlds.
“Getting to the worlds ends up being quite costly so we’ve established a Give-A Little page for people to donate some funds to Luca’s campaign. I've got JC from Raglan Surf Emporium helping out with the boards and Luca’s gear. And our dojo will sponsor Luca’s equipment for his trip,” Johnny says.
While Luca is at the top of his surfing game, it hasn’t always been a smooth ride.
Sadly, the salt water under his wetsuit played havoc on his eczema as a young fella and it wasn’t until he was seven that the eczema subsided and he was able to take up surfing.
“I always liked the water, I was on my boogie board all the time and I got good at skateboarding and building sand castles, while Jahmin (older brother) and dad would surf,” he laughs. “Luckily my eczema stopped and I’ve been surfing every day since then.”
To the novice, surfing might seem like a solitary sport, but Luca points out that competition surfing and riding the waves with your mates are two very different things.
“In a competition, it's just you versus the rest but it's a different vibe when your whole crew is out there and you’re all working together so you can have a good time,” Luca says.
The Raglan Area School Year 11 student is in his first year at the Raglan Surf Academy under the tutelage of Larry Fisher and Deane Hishon.
“Larry and Deane are both pretty good surfers, so they coach us with comps. But there’s also a bit more independent training when it comes to getting ready for comps,” Luca says.
Making his ISA debut, Luca will compete in the Boy’s Under-16 comp along with Raglan surfers Alani Morse (Girl’s U16) and Jacob Haines (Boy’s U18).
The official location and dates of the 2025 junior championship are yet to be confirmed.
Find the Give-alittle link on Instagram @refinery. whaingaroa or scan the QR code.
Refinery trainer Johnny Rickard and Luca Thompson.
Raglan Junior Rugby Club
In this week's interview, we chat to Georgia Walker from the 11th grdae team.
What is your name and who do you play for?
Georgia Walker, 11th Grade at Raglan Junior Rugby Club. I have played for Raglan Junior Rugby since I was 4 years old, now I'm 12.
What position do you play?
I play hooker in the forwards pack. I don't let my size hold me back.
6th Grade vs Old Boys
Win 40-35
POD Caio Donaldson
ROD Mickey O'Brien
OPOD Ollie Barker
7th Grade vs Suburbs gold
Loss 80 - 70
POD: Sunny McCarthy
TOD: Ivy Henley Smith
OPOD: Remy Wood
8th Grade vs Te kowhai U8
Win 80 - 65
POD: Makai Donaldson and Declan Tovey
What do you enjoy about rugby?
I enjoy being able to follow my passion of rugby. I like the challenge of improving my skills every year.
What do you find challenging?
I find it challenging when the opposition gets a runaway but I am working on my fitness skills.
How is the season going so far?
So far we are having a successful season full of lots fun and excitement.
What is your goal for your rugby experience?
One day I would like to be part of the Black Ferns Rugby team.
What supporters of your team would you like to thank?
Thanks to Becks and Tom Jackson from Waikato Building Relocators for their support. I want to give a big thanks to my mum and family for supporting me.
Anything else you would like to add.
I want to say a big, massive thank you to Callum Bourke and Fraser Peacocke the coaches for 11th Grade. They have taught me so much and are super supportive while being encouraging
TOD: Blake Bell
OPOD: Makai Donaldson
9th Grade vs Taupiri 9 Black
Win 50 - 10
POD: Louis Dyer
TOD: Jayden Smith
OPOD: Koby Smith
10th Grade - BYE
11th Grade vs Suburbs Gold
Win 55 - 5
POD: Noah Cox
TOD: Orin Bennett
OPP: Joe Joe Davis
A shock arrival at Raglan Junior Rugby Club
from Michael Carter
Whatdoes a head coach of the NZ All Blacks do throughout the day leading up to an international test match in the evening? Go through strategy? Rest by a pool? Check the latest fitness reports?
Nope, ours is different. Our current coach, Scott "Razor" Robertson, drops in to watch a Saturday morning of junior rugby in a small coastal town: Raglan. It’s astonishing, and we’re still pinching ourselves. He even gave one of the teams a pep talk at half-time. Where else in the world could this happen?
This speaks volumes about the man, and about the game that is for all. On Saturday mornings, on fields all over NZ, are the stars of the future – and the rest –all driven by volunteers. Razor obviously knows this. Thank you, Razor.
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Raglan Junior Rugby Results - 19th July 2025
Razor Robertson with Raglan 9th and 11th Grades, 19th July 2025
Raglan Rest Home and Hospital: Elder care with heart
by Janine Jackson
27-29 Manukau Road, Raglan 3225 Ph 07 825 8306
by Janine Jackson
Raglan Art are heralding in the spring weather with a new name and a new exhibition.
Now named Raglan Art Project, the creative members are presenting Spring Fling to welcome the change of season.
Painter Ro Fawcett says the winter weather hasn’t deterred the optimistic Raglan Art Project artists from picking up a paint brush or two, heading to the shed, studio or spare room and bringing their art to life.
Raglan
Rest Home and Hospital’s new owner Libi Madappillil is passionate about providing the best in elder care.
Originally from Kerala, India, Libi was brought up in a culture that values intergenerational living.
“We look after our elderly people at home in India. I looked after my Nana and great Nana so it’s a natural thing to do,” she says.
While Libi and her husband worked, their son Samuel was cared for by his grandparents and now, at 14, he looks out for them.
An experienced registered nurse, Libi has worked in elder care for a number of years. Her first job in New Zealand when she arrived 20 years ago to do a Bachelor of Nursing was as a healthcare assistant in a rest home.
She has since worked in a variety of departments at Waikato Hospital, including urgent medical care.
When Libi came on board at the rest home in April it was very obvious to her that she had a good team to work with.
She quickly appointed former administrator Teresa Rudolph as facilities manager. “Teresa and I work well together. She is great at managing the facility, which means I can focus on taking care of the clinical side of things, which is my expertise,” Libi says.
Having worked at the rest home for the past 10 years in many different roles, there’s not a lot Teresa doesn’t know, and Libi values that knowledge.
“It’s been a very easy transition with Libi; she listens to us and takes on our ideas,” Teresa says.
Libi says it makes sense to work as a team. “The staff here knows the community so well and they know the rest home, which is actually great. Like our maintenance manager
“When the rain is thundering down, the wind is wild and the cold seeps under the doors. The days are gloomy, so what else is there to do?”
They also took their creativity outdoors, meeting in the morning once a week at the beach, harbour, headland or scenic reserve to draw, sketch and photograph.
“It was a common sight to see individuals wearing beanies, layered in woolly clothing, hunkered down on a stool and being so industrious,” Ro says.
“Back in the shed or studio all this hard work was then transferred into a painting or photo. Tucked up with the little blow heater and much warmer hands, the magic of the paint brush or whichever medium the artist chooses, began.”
Ro says the exhibition will feature many of the wonderful art works that have emerged from this time.
“Some with massive energy and colour, others misty and moving, and some just plain quirky and interesting.”
With spring just around the corner, the Raglan Art Project hopes the sunshine and flowers will provide a delightful backdrop to their exhibition.
Spring Fling is open daily at the Raglan Town Hall from Friday, August 8 until Sunday, August 10, from 10am to 4pm.
Alan; he's expert in his area, so why wouldn't I take his advice?”
Raglan Rest Home and Hospital is not Libi’s first business caring for people in their golden years. She owns Daybreak Senior Day Care, a day programme based in Rotorua, designed to provide holistic care and support for longer independent living.
Raglan Rest Home used to provide senior day care and Libi has set the wheels in motion to get it up-and-running again.
“I feel for our elderly people in the community who are isolated and it hurts my heart to see them on their own.”
The daycare is government funded, and Libi says it’s a great support for people who are caring for their elderly parents, as well as for elders living on their own.
“We run the daycare programme from 10am to 3pm and we provide nutrition, exercise and cognitive support, as well as entertainment,” she says.
When Raglan Rest Home and Hospital came on the market, Libi was keen to use her knowledge of, and passion for, elder care to make a positive impact for the residents.
“I knew the community day care programme in Rotorua was a success and didn’t need as much input from me, so I told my husband I want to expand my knowledge and give back to the community here.”
Libi says she has been warmly welcomed by the Raglan community and she’s grateful for the support of the volunteers.
“We couldn’t survive without our volunteers; they absolutely make a difference. Even sitting with a resident and chatting with them for five minutes makes such a positive impact.”
To find out about Raglan Rest Home and Hospital’s daycare programme contact office@raglanhospital.com.
Purple Haze by Lynn Beadle.
Raglan Rest Home and Hospital’s new owner Libi Madappillil.
What does it mean to be resilient?
In the past five years Whāingaroa has faced its share of challenges. From the disruptions of a global pandemic to local road closures and power outages, the town has had to adapt quickly.
At the same time, the cracks in wider systems are becoming harder to ignore. But what does it actually mean for a community to be resilient in the face of such change?
Raglan Naturally is hosting a community event this Saturday and they would love for you to join in and give voice to what matters to you.
Gabrielle Parson and local resident and facilitator Finn Mackesy will be cofacilitating the event and offering an opportunity to explore and reflect on what resilience might mean at a local level.
Community Resilience and responding to Climate Change was a key priority in the 2023 Raglan Naturally Networking & Planning event and the time has come for us to focus on this together, says Gabrielle.
Resilience has been explored across many fields, each offering a different lens. In ecology, it’s about how ecosystems adapt and maintain balance through disruption,
with an emphasis on relationships and interdependence. In engineering, the focus is on infrastructure that can withstand shocks and recover quickly. Finn notes a growing shift toward nature-based solutions like wetland restoration and native planting, now being prioritised by governments to reduce climate-related risks.
Psychology views resilience as a person’s ability to adapt to difficulty, using mental flexibility and emotional recovery. Finn connects this to neuroplasticity and says the strain is especially clear in mental health.
“A lot of younger people are feeling the weight of a system that’s unsustainable and they’re increasingly aware that something has to give.”
At a personal level resilience might involve mental health, financial security or spiritual wellbeing. In a community context it could mean having strong local food networks, mutual aid systems and relationships built on trust. At broader levels it includes how decisions are made, how conflicts are resolved and how prepared we are for emergencies.
“We’re already seeing the stress points,” Finn says. “Our town isn’t isolated from
the global challenges – whether it’s climate change, economic instability or social disconnection. But what we do here, how we connect and how we act together – that’s what will shape our resilience.”
In Whāingaroa, the need for resilience is already being felt. Last year saw multiday road closures on State Highway 23 and Ohautira Road, as well as extended blackouts in and around the township. This got us thinking more about local food networks and caring for vulnerable groups.
“We want this workshop to be a space for reflection, sharing stories and practical ideas,” says Gabrielle. “Because resilience isn’t something we each do alone – it’s something we build together.”
Resilient Communities – Whāingaroa: Forum 1 will be held on Saturday 26 July from 2–4pm at Raglan Town Hall. The forum invites locals to map how past and present actions contribute to resilience and to identify new opportunities to strengthen it in Whāingaroa. All are welcome, with familyfriendly activities and refreshments provided. Forum 2 will follow on Sunday 17 August, 10am–2pm.
For more information, contact info@ raglannaturally.co.nz or visit Raglan Naturally on Facebook.
Hamilton’s Brick Show builds big for 2025
Get ready for an exciting weekend of creativity and colour at the 9th Annual Hamilton Brick Show, returning to Claudelands Events Centre on 9 &10 August 2025.
As one of the largest LEGO® shows in New Zealand, this year’s event features over 90 exhibitors from across the country. Visitors to the event can enjoy intricate LEGO® builds, working LEGO® trains, a fun scavenger hunt and a special display from Hamilton City Libraries.
A highlight this year is the Hamilton landmarks display, with iconic local sights created by a collaboration between Hamilton Lego User Group members.
Finalists from this year’s Brick Masters Schools’ Competition will have their creations on display. The competition, open to primary and intermediate school students, invited young builders to create original designs reflecting the theme ‘Brick-tastic in Hamilton!’ Entries were judged on creativity, storytelling, and building ability.
A Sensory Hour will run on Sunday morning from 8am to 9am, offering a calm and quieter environment for visitors with sensory sensitivities.
Proceeds from the event will support two local charities: Riding for the Disabled Cambridge and Clothe Our Kids Waikato.
Tickets are $13 for adults and $7 for children, available from Ticketek (beat the queues!) or door sales will be available. A café will be open onsite, making it easy for families to spend the whole day enjoying the event.
Whether you're a LEGO® lover or just after a great day out, there’s something for everyone at the Hamilton Brick Show.
Anexa: A Day In The Life of a Vet Nurse
Ever wondered what these nurses actually do? My first impression was to cuddle fluffy kittens and entertain fun loving dogs …maybe clean the odd litter tray, go for a walk and deliver bowls of food and water throughout the day. In between drinking endless cups of tea and having a laugh with your teammates.
That’s some of it…and those moments keep us sane.
The other days we face broken people having to say goodbye to their beloved companions or making painful decisions over costly treatment.
Patients coming in with injuries or fatal diseases - not for the faint-hearted! Blood, guts, pus, vomit, diarrhea…you name it, we deal with it!
Nurses will provide technical skills and knowledge alongside the vets, being the Primary Carers – filling in what most
vets don’t have time for – TLC!! They will comfort the distressed and pain-full patients. They will also place catheters, induce, intubate, prepare and monitor the patient throughout anaesthesia - the responsibility of most Human Anaesthetists (but paid only a fraction of their salary). These things happen with utmost skill, efficiency and care. Nurses support both the vets and patients, and each other for the day to run smoothly.
We clip nails on the most fractious of dogs, take blood from the wildest of cats and gently squeeze foul smelling anal glands on a regular basis. We can provide a wealth of knowledge and advice for your pet’s wellbeing.
Not only do these nurses endure days of chaos and arduous physical work (glorified cleaners), but the mental and emotional toll is also great. Compassion fatigue is real. And our salaries don’t always reflect this. These nurses are committed to a ‘Labour of Love’.
Shop Xtreme, Not Shein
We’re taking a hard stance on ultra-fast fashion; Xtreme is no longer accepting Shein clothing for donations in Kaahus Nest. Shein is global brand mass-producing ultra-fast fashion (up to 10,000 new items each day) Shein’s impact is devastating for the environment, the garment workers, our community and our health We're still accepting clothing donations, just not those branded Shein, because we can curb ultra-fast fashion consumption by refusing to buy from giants like Shein
Why is Xtreme focusing on Shein?
What is ultra-fast fashion?
Ultra-fast fashion is a business model with extremely rapid production cycles
Businesses offer a vast and constantly changing selection of trendy clothing at very low prices
This business model relies heavily on social media marketing and addictive consumerism to drive sales
While prices appear affordable to buyers, ultra-fast fashion raises significant concerns about the environmental and social impacts of how the clothing is produced, and how quickly it is disposed of.
We’re not short on clothes - there are already so many quality clothes in the world - enough to clothe the next 7 generations!
Shein isn’t just another clothing brand, they’re recognised as the biggest ultra-fast fashion company Prices are really low because Shein has externalised (not paid the full costs themselves) the human labour and environmental costs of producing
Shein clothes aren’t designed to last, so are really hard to rehome for someone else to wear, and quickly end up in landfill Unsold designs are dumped
Shein adds up to 10,000 new items to their website each day! Second-hand shops can’t keep up with this volume of poor-quality donations and shouldn’t have to
Shein has severely unethical practices where employees are severely overworked and underpaid working with one day off a month, and earning less than $20 per week (revealed in the investigative film Untold: Inside The Shein Machine)
Shein clothes contain hazardous chemicals like phthalates and formaldehyde, exceeding safe limits, which people making or wearing the clothes are exposed to
Shein and Temu have been targeted by the French Parliament who recently approved a bill targeting these low-cost, high-volume fashion giants with eco-taxes, advertising bans and mandatory sustainability disclosures
Influencers are also calling out #Sheinhaul because this trend of fashion overproduction and textile waste isn’t glamorous or normal
There are so many amazing, preloved clothes and local ethical brands to support if needing quailty clothes We can curb ultra-fast fashion - help us by sharing the word with your friends and whānau!
Grow Food, Grow Community
The Whāingaroa Environment Centre (WEC) is inviting more locals to join the Shared Food Growing Project, a community-led initiative helping people grow fresh produce while strengthening local food resilience.
“We’re looking for more local growers to be part of this thriving local movement,” says Tania Ashman from WEC “Now’s the perfect time to plan, and we can help you get growing this season ” The project aims to bridge the gap between people with spare land and those keen to grow food Some participants offer garden space, others provide labour and enthusiasm, and experienced growers share their knowledge.
Mentoring is a key part of the initiative, with a network of experienced local growers ready to help Regular Growers Gatherings give participants a chance to visit each other’s patches, swap ideas, and connect with fellow growers
One recent gathering focused on bananas, showing how diverse food growing in Whāingaroa can be Last Sunday, a lively group met at Ryan Bellerby’s property for an afternoon of banana talk, a tour of his threeyear-old food forest, and shared kai Participants explored how bananas can be grown locally, even in smaller gardens, and discussed everything from propagation to the idea of forming a banana co-op for markets
“We were amazed at how much knowledge and enthusiasm already exists in our community,” says Tania “Events like this show how valuable it is to share what we know and to inspire each other to try new crops ”
The project is also looking for more mentors to help build the next generation of local food producers A local landowner has even offered space for new growers keen to start a small market garden, with room for modest to medium-sized plots
For those who prefer to grow as part of a group, WEC can connect like-minded people to share the work and the harvest
Anyone interested in joining can contact Tania on 022 021 2290 or email: tania@whaingaroa org nz
The Project is supported by Xtreme Zero Waste and Raglan Naturally
EVENTS - Keep up to date with events by heading to: www.whaingaroa.org.nz/events NEWS - Keep up to date with Xtreme Zero Waste by heading to: www.xtremezerowaste.org.nz/category/news
10:30am - 4:30pm 10:30am - 3:30pm 22 Bow Street, Raglan Club carpark
Monday - Friday Saturday
Take your film from script to screen
by Janine Jackson
Raglan
Film Festival proudly presents a pre-production story and storyboarding workshop with Sue Harker and Victoria Connell.
Sue is an experienced teacher with a passion for mentoring filmmakers to take their ideas from concept to reality. “Though the outcomes of my work with students are animations, short films, music videos, and even ads, my core purpose is to support them in becoming the best storytellers they can be,” Sue says.
“Storytelling is at the heart of powerful visual texts—and, in fact, at the heart of most human activity. If a story draws us in, if a character grows and changes, if we journey somewhere together, then the text has done its job.”
Victoria has been an assistant director both in Aotearoa and the UK for over 30 years, covering film, TV commercials and reality TV.
From big international films, like Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of
Destiny and Agent Cody Banks 2 to smaller local TV shows, such as Race to Survive –Aotearoa, Victoria has a wealth of experience to share.
This workshop will focus on the preproduction phase of developing the story, working out how to establish the aspects of the film which communicate without dialogue (setting up a scene and effective use of camera angles and more) and how to use storyboards to refine your ideas and communicate them to others.
Tea/coffee and home-baking will be provided. Suitable for ages 14+, BYO device.
Saturday, July 26, 1-3pm | $20 student/ unwaged, $30 waged | Raglan Old School Arts Centre
Registration essential at: raglanfilmfestival.co.nz/workshops
Help us go furthergrowing young kaitiaki with Hauora mentoring
from Karioi Project
Something special is happening on Karioi. Ask the young people who’ve spent time there with the Karioi Project’s rangers, and you’ll hear stories of confidence gained, minds opened, and purpose discovered, all through muddy boots, seabird calls, and shared kai in the bush.
The Mentoring Programme has been quietly changing lives, pairing rangatahi from local schools with conservation mentors in a kaupapa grounded in te taiao and holistic
wellbeing. Through pest control, restoration, and seabird monitoring, students build resilience, self-belief, and connections.
“It’s helped me feel proud of who I am. I never thought I’d be into this, but now I look forward to every trip.” Said a participant.
Teachers and whānau have noticed the impact—students return more focused, grounded, motivated and ready to step up in their lives and communities.
What makes this programme work
Part of the Karioi Project’s broader education programme, rangatahi are matched with mentors and join rangers for handson conservation mahi—predator control, restoration, seabird monitoring, data collection, and leadership opportunities in coastal forest and maunga environments.
It’s the kind of programme that sticks with you. Some participants have gone on to study conservation, work in outdoor education, and volunteer in their communities. Former student and local surfer Caleb Cutmore led one of our programmes and said he “loved being part of something real, that gives
young people a chance to grow in ways that matter—not just for them, but for this place too.”
Why the van matters
Transport is one of our biggest barriers. A new education van would allow us to safely reach remote sites, schools, and community events, rain or shine.
It would support over 500 students each year across Raglan and the Waikato region, enabling the full environmental education programme to thrive.
How You Can Help!
We’re asking local businesses, whānau, and community supporters to help fund this vital upgrade.We’re asking local businesses, whānau, and community supporters to help fund this vital upgrade.
• Sponsor a seat, a tyre, or even the whole van!
• Make a one-off donation, every bit helps
• Share this story to reach others who can give
All donations go directly to the van and the youth programmes it supports. E waka eke noa – we’re all in this together.
To donate, get involved, or learn more, reach out to us!
www.karioiproject.co.nz
Featuring a north-facing, low-maintenance four-bed twobath brick home with open-plan living. Sliders open to a covered veranda with serene views over landscaped gardens
3-bay shed with power. Set on 6.3ha of well-fenced land with spring-fed troughs. Adjacent to 5ha on 119 Te
gardens and rolling hills. Includes double garage, ample parking, and 3-bay shed with power. Set on 6.3ha of well-fenced land with spring-fed troughs. Adjacent to 5ha on 119 Te Papatapu Road and available for sale together or separately.
garage, ample parking, and 3-bay shed with power. Set on 6.3ha of well-fenced land with spring-fed troughs. Adjacent to 5ha on 119 Te Papatapu Road and available for sale together or separately.
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RAGLAN 116 Maungatawhiri Road
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by the views across the coastline. The section has been fully fenced and entirely planted in mixed native trees creating a low maintenance lifestyle retreat with no restrictive covenants. A geotech report is available, the building platform is ready, and driveway has been formed.
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The downstairs area is set up as a studio unit, complete with a lounge, kitchenette, and a bedroom. The partially fenced section spans 794m² and has stunning water views as well as private access to the wharf.
The partially fenced section spans 794m² and has stunning water views as well as private access to the wharf.
RAGLAN Bare Land for Sale
Four sections, 9A, 9B, 9C, and 61 Pond Road, 6,000 - 8,000m2, asking $600k 3956A State Highway 23, 8,002m2, asking $750K
Four sections, 9A, 9B, 9C, and 61 Pond Road, 6,000 - 8,000m2, asking $600k 3956A State Highway 23, 8,002m2, asking $750K
• Three sections, 337, 337A and 337B Te Papatapu Road, 8,000m2, asking $550K 375 Okete Road, 8,000m2, price by negotiation 565 Okete Road, 8,004m2, asking $850K
• 1597 Whaanga Road, 1.1007ha, asking $890K 119 Te Papatapu Road, 5 271ha, asking $650k 201 Pond Road, 7.498ha, asking $900K Pond Road, 90.7128ha, asking $1.5M Te Papatapu Road, 93.98ha, price by negotiation
Three sections, 337, 337A and 337B Te Papatapu Road, 8,000m2, asking $550K 375 Okete Road, 8,000m2, price by negotiation 565 Okete Road, 8,004m2, asking $850K 1597 Whaanga Road, 1.1007ha, asking $890K 119 Te Papatapu Road, 5 271ha, asking $650k • 201 Pond Road, 7.498ha, asking $900K Pond Road, 90.7128ha, asking $1.5M Te Papatapu Road, 93.98ha, price by negotiation
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Raglan Junior Soccer Update
from Raglan Junior Football Club
Welcome back to the second half of the season!
We would like to say a huge thanks to our volunteer managers and coaches, there would be no football without you.
It is great to see big brothers coaching their siblings, mums, dads, aunties and uncles all stepping up to have a go at coaching.
Winter viruses provide an opportunity for teams with lower numbers to rally together to make up numbers when needed. RFC Committee encourage you to look up, and all around you, see who’s playing, and to find the best opportunity for practice and games. This time of year can be tough, but we have a strong club and some amazing teams. Reach out in the group comms if you need help or a last minute player on your team.
We recently have had some of the older kids play with younger teams at practice. Huge thanks to those older players who kick around with the younger ones, it really livens up the game and shows modelling to younger player as to how they can develop their skills and their pace.
This is the last half, be brave, be bold and have fun!
Photo: Team Seals 9th Grade Mixed on training day, as the nights get longer, and we linger at the reserve.
Calling all Wutherers!
It’s July, which means it is nearly time for the annual global event “The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever!” and Raglan “Wutherers” will once again be participating.
What is this event?
The first Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever took place in 2013 by performance art group Shambush! at a festival in England, trying to set a world record for most people dressed as Kate Bush in one place. Now it’s an event that takes place all over the world - participants gather to recreate the red dress dance from the music video for Kate Bush's song "Wuthering Heights". It is scheduled on a date close to Kate’s birthday.
When and where it is happening
Saturday 26th July 11am. Rangitahi
Peninsula - look for the red flags! We are hoping for dry weather, but if raining will postpone to a date in August. For updates on time and place, join the Facebook group, “Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever – Raglan”, or email the group at raglan.tmwhde@gmail. com.
Can anyone join in?
Kia Ora from the Raglan Business Chamber
RBC would like to thank Steph Philp for her engaging and expert delivery of the recent BA4 “the problem is not a problem”.
A group of us were able to learn from her exceptional knowledge and experience in company leadership and entrepreneurial endeavour. It was a real treat.
For those of you that missed this event we recommend you check out Steph’s work at: https://insideyourmind.com/
Our small business chamber is enjoying gathering for Business After Four (BA4s), mid-week, end of work day events, at various locations and with various themes. If your bizzo would like to host of speak at one of these events then get in touch. @raglanchamber Info@raglanchamber.co.nz
We have some amazing BA4s ahead before summer, August 27th Rob Bull is speaking at Wyld for our Waikato Chamber of Commerce (WCoC) and RBC collaboration event.
Then September 9th will be our Energising Raglan’s Visitor Economy event in collaboration with DMO, WDC, Hamilton Waikato Tourism and the Takitini team. This one is essential for those of you keen to strategise and future-plan for the needs of your business in harmony with our collective vision of a healthy environment and connected community.
Absolutely; it's an activity for all ages, genders, and abilities. We are focussed on having fun participation not accuracy. We have some really helpful video links that break down the moves with names on our Facebook page, as well as details of group practices. But if you'd be happier frolicking about in the background in your red outfit with us on the day – we say, go for it!
It is free to participate. We use this opportunity to raise awareness for the Karioi Project and encourage contributions from anyone able to donate funds to their cause.
Futures junior golf tees off in Raglan
from Raglan Golf Club
Nestled among the rolling hills and coastal charm of Raglan, the local golf club is doing more than just perfecting putts – it’s shaping futures.
The Futures Junior Golf initiative at Raglan Golf Club is inspiring a new generation of golfers, blending skill-building with community spirit and a whole lot of fun. With guidance from Golf Waikato on establishing our own Raglan Futures programme, six young golfers will take part in higher-level coaching from golf professional Andrew Noble on a regular basis at courses across the Waikato.
Raglan Golf Club will also enter a five-person team into a four-match Futures Pennants competition starting in July. Futures golfers TeAtatu Mataira, Henry Fagan, Harry Speakman, Lenny Bailey, Atch Hall, Harlo Bird and Stella Rose Dickey will carry the golfing fortunes of the club into these events.
Congratulations, Futures golfers – may the shots be with you… off the tee.
– Pete Aim
Raglan Women’s 9-hole team clinches victory at Walton Golf Course
from Raglan Golf Club
With precision, camaraderie, and steady nerves, the Raglan team navigated the course’s challenges to claim top honours in Round 2 of the Waikato 9-Hole Teams event.
Known for its tree-lined fairways and demanding greens, Walton Golf Course tested the skill and resilience of every competitor. Raglan, however, proved more than up to the task, showing excellent teamwork and strategic play.
Team members Karen Blockley, Karen McClure, Helen Goodwin and Jude Southie secured first place after recording the best stableford score of the day.
Karen Blockley said the team entered the competition as underdogs, facing strong squads from across the Waikato. But this 9-hole ladies’ team has certainly set the benchmark – and they head into Round 3 with clubs blazing!
…off the tee…
Pete Aim
QUICKFIND Directory:
The businesses and individuals advertising in the Raglan Chronicle are participating not only to promote their businesses, but to show their support for our community paper – so be sure to tell them you saw them in the Raglan Chronicle. Local businesses
CROP SWAP. First and third Sundays of the month. 9.30 -10.30am at Bowling Club, James Street. Bring anything from the kitchen or garden to swap –seedlings, plants, produce, preserves, baking. It’s not direct swapping, we share abundance, and everyone gets a bit of everything! All welcome
FRIENDS OF KAITOKE
WALKWAY meet on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays every month at 9am to remove pest plants and restore the native environment. Email Whāingaroaweed busters@gmail.com for the meeting point.
THE MOST WUTHERING HEIGHTS DAY EVER! Community dance activity to the Kate Bush song. All ages, genders, and abilities are welcome. Saturday 26th July 11am (if dry weather), Rangitahi Peninsula - look for the red flags.
KARIOI CLASSIC - SUN 27 JULY Online registrations will close on Friday 4pm
Annual General Meeting
RAGLAN POINT BOARDRIDERS CLUB
Tuesday 5 August 2025 at 6pm
Raglan Surf Co (upstairs)
All welcome
5 Stewart St, Raglan
WHAT'S ON
CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR UPDATES FILMMAKERS WORKSHOP – SATURDAY 26
JULY Pre-production: Story and Storyboarding with Sue Harker and Victoria Connell. Get ready for the 2026 Film Festival with the first of three workshops aimed at supporting local filmmakers. 1-3pm. Suitable for ages 14+, $20 unwaged/$30 waged. Includes tea/ coffee and home-baking. Book online www. raglanfilmfestival.co.nz/workshops
RAGLAN AREA SCHOOL ART EXHIBITION –
28 JULY – 3 AUG Enjoy the recent art created at Raglan Area School by our amazing local students. Open 10-2 daily.
LIVE AND LOCAL – FRIDAY 8 AUGUST Our regular showcase of awesome Whaingaroa talent. Whare Tapere, 7.30-9.30pm, doors open 7pm. Recommended entry $10, Minimum $5 –pay what you can afford. Free entry for ages 17 and below. Licensed bar and café open.
RAGLAN CREATIVE MARKET – SUNDAY 10 AUGUST The best of Whaingaroa food, crafts and art. 10am – 2pm at the Old School, 5 Stewart Street, second Sunday of every month. For more info - www.raglanmarket.com
WHIMSICAL CREATURES - CLAY
HANDBUILDING FOR ADULTS With Justine Davies – learn the skills of hand-building with clay while making a small animal sculpture or 2. No experience required, suitable for everyone! | Saturdays 23 Aug – 13 Sept | 10am – 12 | $160 RCAC+Clay members $180 RCAC members $200 non-members | membership as applicable, clay and bisque firing included | Bookings essential www.raglanartscentre. co.nz/workshops
MOVIES AT THE OLD SCHOOL
THE SALT PATH
(M | 115 mins)
Sat 2 Aug 7.30pm Sat 16 Aug 4.45pm
THE PENGUIN
LESSONS
(M | 111 mins)
Sat 2 Aug 4.45pm
THE LOAN RANGER
(BANK OF DAVE 2)
(M | 101 mins) Sun 3 Aug 4.30pm
TINĀ (M | 125 mins)
Encore screening Sun 3 Aug 7pm
FIREWOOD DRY, DELIVERED. Phone 021 0771524. Trailer Load Pine $205, Oldman Pine $210, email: classifieds@raglanchronicle.co.nz
Public Notices
Raglan Chamber of Commerce
AGM Thursday 31st
July 2025
To be held at Raglan Community House
Downstairs room at 6pm
All welcome
Rsvp: accounts@ raglanchamber.co.nz
AGM Raglan
Community Arts Council - 7pm, 23rd September, Old School Arts Centre Inc. Members and community welcome. Nominations of members for officer holders and committee are now open. Forms available from Arts Centre office. For info phone Rodger 825 7443
LOCATION OF DEFIBRILLATORS IN RAGLAN
24 HOURS:
St John Raglan (11 Wainui Road)
St Peter's Anglican Chuch Hall (44 Bow Street) Raglan Club (22 Bow Street) Raglan Holiday Park (61 Marine Parade)
The Institute of Awesome (5B Whaanga Rd)
The Hut Rangitahi (29 Rangitahi Rd) Poihākena Marae - (222 Wainui Rd)
Raglan Rest Home & Hospital (29 Manukau Rd)
Raglan Surf Life Saving Club (Ngarunui Beach) outside wall of the club (downstairs)
WORK HOURS:
Raglan Gym (32 Bow Street)
Raglan Medical Centre (9 Wallis Street)
Raglan Police (3 Wi Neera Street)
Xtreme Zero Waste (186 Te Hutewai Road)
Raglan Coastguard (Raglan Wharf) Camp Raglan (578 Wainui Road) e-Coast Marine Consulting (18 Calvert Road)
Publication Dates
Ragtimers Ukulele Group 2nd and every subsequent Wed 4pm Clay Shed Members’ Night weekly on Wed 5-7pm Karioi Quilts & Crafts Monthly on 2nd Thurs, 10am
Raglan Art Group Monthly on 1st Fri, 10am
Backgammon Club monthly on last Friday, 5pm
Readers Book Club Monthly on last Friday, 10.30am
Contact 825 0023 | www.raglanartscentre.co.nz/ REGULAR EVENTS
Movie Door sales 30min prior raglanmovies.co.nz
August 2025
Aug 7th - Local Rag, Deadline: Aug 5th
Aug 14th - Chronicle, Deadline: Aug 12th
Aug 28th - Chronicle, Deadline: Aug 26th
September 2025
Sep 4th - Local Rag, Deadline: Sep 2nd
Sep 11th - Chronicle, Deadline: Sep 9th
Sep 25th - Chronicle, Deadline: Sep 23rd
October 2025
Oct 2nd - Local Rag,
6 Manukau Road, Raglan —
Harbour & Mt Karioi Views - North Facing Gem!
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.
Deadline Sale (Unless Sold Prior) - 29th July, 4:00pm
Open Home : Saturday 26th, 12.00-12.30pm, Sunday 27th 12.00-12.30pm
Jono Hutson 021 488 766 jonoh@lodge.co.nz
4 Robertson Street, Raglan —
$995,000
7B Rose Street, Raglan —
$849,000
The Lookout - Flax Cove | Sitting in pride of place at the top of Robertson St, with incredible views overlooking Flax cove, the inner harbour and Mt Karioi, this elevated home is sure to capture your heart. The charming board & batten exterior and circular stain glass window, really add to the holiday bach feeling. Set on a generous 827sqm freehold section, in a prime location - this property really has it all! The lower level welcomes you into a lovely open plan living area that flows out onto the front deck.
Jono Hutson 021 488 766
jonoh@lodge.co.nz
Jono Hutson
3
| 1 BATH | 1 LIVING
Charming, Convenient And Move-in Ready | | Welcome to this lovingly renovated threebedroom home that perfectly balances location, comfort and convenience. This wellpresented home boasts a thoughtful layout. The generous master suite is light and airy, with direct access to the deck, while the second upstairs bedroom enjoys a serene bush backdrop. Enjoy privacy and views of Mt Karioi, from the dining area and deck. Downstairs provides a versatile space perfect for a third bedroom, office, or studio.
Open Home | Sunday 27th, 1.00-1.30pm
Jono Hutson 021 488 766 jonoh@lodge.co.nz
RESIDENTIAL & LIFESTYLE SALES jonoh@lodge.co.nz | 021 488
