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Raglan Police report
From Linda, Raewyn, and Andrew.
From the last 2 weeks here are some of the jobs that we attended and dealt with:
• 5 x Family Harm
• 3 x Assaults
• 2 x Threats and Intimidation/ Disorderly Behaviour
• 2 x Theft
• 2 x Burglaries
• 1 x Cruelty/Ill treatment of Animal
• 3 x Wilful Damage
• 2 x Mental Health
• 4 x Traffic crashes
• 4 x Drink Driving
phased stop/go on SH23 at around 1.30am on Friday 21st March. Instead of waiting for the next phased go period, this driver decided he was not going to wait and charged through the works, nearly colliding with workers and equipment. We are confident we will be able to identify the driver and put him before the court for his completely reckless actions. It is a miracle this did not end in a death.
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We successfully impounded another vehicle last week for Sustained Loss of Traction and Failing to Stop. We will continue to target these vehicles and drivers until they get the message that their burnouts are not going to be tolerated. Keep providing the information and recordings.
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Still receiving a lot of driving complaints. Mostly speed related –vehicles travelling either too fast or too slow. We all need to get somewhere and we all want to return home at the end of our trip. Please, if everyone just showed a bit more respect and courtesy towards each other I’m sure the number of driving complaints would reduce significantly. Remember to pull over and let others travel unimpeded if you wish to travel at a slower pace. Be mindful of each other.
Of huge concern was a report received from Traffic Management of a driver that refused to wait at the
On Sunday 16th February at around 2.00pm, there was a disorder/assault incident involving a large group of local teenagers and some adults outside George’s Beach Club on Bow Street which then moved around the corner onto Wallis Street outside Harty’s. It was witnessed by many people. If you have not been contacted by Police and you can shed some light on the circumstances of the incident, please contact 105 with the information you have. Quote file number 250217/9828 when you call.
We also wish to thank those people who contacted 111 to report a dog being beaten on Bow Street last Tuesday. CCTV footage and several witnesses helped to identify the 51yr old local male who will be attending court on a charge of Cruelty/Ill-treatment of an Animal. The dog was uplifted by Animal Control for its safety. Great work by all involved.
That’s it for now. Stay safe and warm now that the weather is cooling down.
Raglan Police Team
Even the seagulls missing their camp store takeaways
by Edith Symes
The seagulls still congregate outside the camp store at Papahua Domain, waiting for a feed.
But the shop’s shut so there are no tidbits for them anymore. It seems two whole communities, human and also avian, are lamenting the loss of Jo’s Takeaways.
For 19 years, to the day of her recent surgery, Jo Thompson has been the face of the cacky yellow takeaways store that sits amid the soccer fields across the footbridge from town. She’s known many of her customers since they were kids who couldn’t see over the counter.
Some of them – holidaying in the adjacent campground – came back year after year and would ask if she still remembered them. The answer of course was always yes, Jo told the Chronicle with a wink.
She reckons it’s the people who have made her job behind the counter the best.
They’re what Jo misses now she’s shut up shop. “I’ve had awesome customers,” she says generously, “but it’s the kids I love the most.”
Raglan Junior Soccer teams – and their parents and supporters – have always been a big part of that equation; Jo endlessly patient as kids choose lollies and ice blocks.
And then there were the weekly ‘Player of the Day’ deals – fish, chips and a drink – to give away on Saturdays during soccer season. There were only six teams way back, she laughs, but now there are around 25, so a donation to the soccer club has had to suffice or she’d be out of business.
As the local kids have grown into teens she’s taken on quite a few of them to help in the shop at weekends, after school and in the holidays, giving them valuable work experience in a familiar environment.
“I wanted to be a teacher,” Jo reveals, thinking that’s possibly the reason she’s so liked taking them under her wing.
Some have gone from shy or frumpy adolescents to confident young adults, she says. “They learn how to deal with people and that’s most important,” Jo believes. “Then they can move on in life.”
Now it’s Jo’s turn to move on. A breast cancer diagnosis early this year forced her to close the shop. “We are sorry but sometimes life throws a curveball that you just have to deal with,” Jo posted on Raglan Notice Board a week before surgery.
Hundreds of ‘likes’ and messages of support quickly followed. It was very humbling, says Jo.
She and husband Andy – fondly known as the batter boy – still own the business so, yes, theoretically they could start up again but for now Jo’s recovery is paramount. It’s been a big ask, she says, often working seven days a week from 8.30 in the morning til nine at night.
“Funerals, birthdays, weddings … I’ve missed a lot,” she adds. “Maybe the universe is telling me it’s time to give up.”
While Jo has thought of selling, that’s not her decision alone. The building is owned by Waikato District Council which has plans for Papahua Domain, she understands, and iwi too must be consulted because historically the store’s on Maori land.
Whatever happens, Jo’s got “lovely memories” to keep her going for a while and hopes the community spirit which has grown down at the domain store continues. ‘Jo’s all the way’ got scrawled in red atop a nearby rubbish bin recently, an indication of her loyal following if not of the healthy competition between the town’s fish ‘n’ chip shops.
Not that the business hasn’t been without the odd hiccup. “We’ve had our nutters and our Karens,” Andy chimes in. “And two break-ins.”
He’s been by Jo’s side at the store for quite a time now, since ill health forced him to give up his own job downtown as a mechanic with Bow Street Motors. At the shop he “did batter, cut paper, unwrapped paper, fed seagulls”, he laughs. The seagulls got what Andy calls crunchies – little bits of deep-fried batter left over in the vats –and tail cuts of fish.
Some of the gulls are suspected of having trailed the couple’s car along Marine Parade to the shop for breakfast every morning. Whatever, they are now clearly missing their takeaways as much as the Raglan community.
Jo points proudly at the shop pinboard with all her memories of those in the community who've worked for her.
She loves golf
As part of New Zealand Golf’s ambition for Women and Girls, She Loves Golf is about creating enjoyable and social experiences for women of all ages to inspire a love of golf.
It’s about letting women know that golf isn't about the stuffy, elitist sport that it is often portrayed as; it’s an ageless activity, with so many ways to play.
Last Saturday morning a group of women stepped up to the tee at the Raglan Golf Course and gave She Loves Golf a go!!! Following a simple lesson on putting and driving, the participants played three holes of fun Ambrose golf.
Finally they regrouped at the clubhouse for refreshments and socialising.
Organiser Robyn Aim was delighted with the turnout and looked forward to future She Loves Golf days being played in Raglan.
Congratulations participants ....off the tee, Pete Aim
Junior golf update
Aspiring Junior Golfers are enjoying the coaching they receive every Thursday which includes technical skills, golf etiquette and fun. The students are always enthusiastic, energetic and ready to soak up new golf ideas. This makes imparting knowledge to young minds easier.
"It’s always challenging, but getting the students hooked on a golfing skill grabs their attention, and then it’s all go!!! Balls and tees going skywards!!"
Last week we addressed filling out score cards and the correct height for tees, which went very well.
We have another 3 coaching sessions left in this term! Go the Juniors! ...off the tee... Pete an Glenn
Curtains drawn for enhanced cinema experience
by Janine Jackson
Moviesat the Raglan Old School Arts Centre are destined to be a cinematic experience to match the offerings at the larger complexes.
Raglan Community Arts Council (RCAC) chair Rodger Gallagher says a move upstairs to the Creative Space building will draw the curtains on a screen almost double the size of the current one and funding is being sought for a laser projector.
“The projector technology has all changed now, so we'd want to get a laser projector and that'll cost about $10,000. We have a long way to go, but we are kickstarting it off with a murder mystery fundraiser on April 12.”
Tiered seating – already in use for music events –provides better visibility and comfort for movie-goers, and an amplifier and speakers have already been donated to the project.
The RCAC is looking to various funding providers, as well as running fundraisers like the murder mystery event.
“We’ve already got some money from WEL Energy Trust; we'll do more fundraisers and apply for grants,” he says.
A cost-effective solution has been found for the larger screen, which will be painted onto the wall by volunteers. The specially formulated projector paint provides a highquality projection surface at a fraction of the cost of a traditional projector screen.
Movies in Raglan started life in the building now occupied by the Raglan Gym in January 2006 with the Stairway to Heaven Film Festival organised by Katy Armstrong.
Regular monthly screenings of new releases at the Old School began in 2010 and its popularity saw the movies expand to Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon sessions.
When he first started running the movies, the films were supplied on special CDs, and were limited to art house and foreign language movies.
In 2015, digital cinema equipment was purchased, which gave Rodger access to a wider range, including the latest blockbusters and Oscar-winning movies.
Rodger has been the mainstay behind the movies and is in regular contact with the various film distributors. He has a pretty good feel for what works in Raglan and he regularly gets in movies recommended by locals.
“Special interest movies often do well in Raglan. We screened The Road to Patagonia, which was so popular we had to put on extra screenings. We've got one coming up in April called Woman in the Wind, and I think that's going to be very popular,” he says.
Screenings are run by a small team of volunteers, who act as projectionists, cashiers, café and bar staff, and bakers of the yummy cakes and slices, and Rodger says he would welcome more support. “Before COVID, we seemed to have enough people. But now, if I put movies on, then sometimes I've actually got to be prepared to run every movie that weekend.”
To find out more about going to or volunteering at the movies visit raglanartscentre.co.nz
RONALD FRUMP - THE MUSICAL MURDER MYSTERY FUNDRAISER
Saturday 12 April, 6-7.30pm | Raglan Old School Arts Centre
Whare o Tuaiwa Rickard – Eva’s Room
Presales $20 | Door sales $25 | Limited spaces so get in quick
Price includes finger food and the bar will be open. Pay online or visit the office 10-2pm Mon-Fri. Join us for a fun musical murder mystery evening as we investigate who killed Ronald Frump, and help fundraise for the Old School cinema project. The billionaire Ronald Frump is hosting an all-star party in his own personal jet.
All of entertainment's biggest stars will be there. What could go wrong? The story that unfolds is peppered with music and the combination of the script, music and other information help reveal who killed Ronald Frump. No need to dress up or to act out the script (unless you want to) – but bring your reading glasses just in case. If you'd rather watch than participate, that's ok too – pay attention and if you work out whodunnit, you might win a prize.
Art of crafting alive in Whāingaroa
by Janine Jackson
Molly Simms will be running a crochet workshop at the Community Art and Craft Share
The Community Art and Craft Share brings together seasoned and novice crafters to share materials, wisdom, and skills.
Held at the Stewart St Church Hall on Saturday, April 12 from 1-2pm, it’s an opportunity to de-stash and share not only materials, but also experience and skills.
As well as bringing her excess craft supplies, keen craftsperson Molly Simms will also be sharing her love of slow fashion and making things by hand with a crochet workshop.
“A big part of crafting for me is minimising my environmental footprint and I feel like it's my contribution to the community and to the environment,” she says.
Alongside diving through Molly’s stash of materials, crafters can learn to make a crochet granny square. Often pieced together to create a beautiful blanket, granny squares can also be fashioned into all manner of garments.
“You're seeing the granny square on the catwalk now and I've been inspired by that. I did a granny square project last
winter, and I was going to make it into a jacket, and then I decided to make it into a blanket,” she laughs.
Social media, sustainability, and a desire to create by hand have all contributed to a surge in popularity of crafts like crochet, knitting, embroidery and sewing.
For Molly, who knits, sews, darns, crochets and more, the pleasure of making something by hand also contributes to her wellbeing.
“Sometimes people give me a few dollars to darn their favourite jersey, but mostly I do it for my own enjoyment. And it's also a real anxiety management tool for me. If you see me at a community gathering or any group of large people, I will always have knitting in my hand.”
Molly offers darning through Timebank and as she talks about her crafting, she is bringing a loved op shop woollen jumper back to its former glory.
“I feel it's my contribution to the community and to the environment, because people might otherwise buy a new jumper and throw the old one away. Instead, I can help a favourite jumper go on for another few years,” she says.
Supported by Raglan Timebank and Whāingaroa Environment Centre, the Community Art and Craft Share is open to all ages and stages of crafting, and will feature a variety of arts and crafts.
For more information contact Meredith.youngson@ gmail.com or 021 563 143.
WHAT
YOU NEED TO KNOW
• Bring anything you no longer want or need for any kind of craft. Some people will bring a lot, some just one or two things, and if you don’t have anything to bring that is fine too.
• There are no direct swaps - bring what you can and take what you need.
WHAT TO BRING?
• Fabrics, yarns, threads, tape, lace, trims, ribbons
• Patterns and books
• Pins, needles, tools and equipment
• Paints, brushes, canvases
• Unfinished projects or completed projects to be loved by someone else
HOW DOES IT WORK?
• Set up is 1-1.30pm – set up items on tables and have a sneaky peek at what is on offer.
• Brief introductions at 1.30pm then time for sharing, swapping and making
• IMPORTANT - you must take home your leftover supplies
Kia Ora from the Raglan Business Chamber
Haveyou seen the Dr Kiri event set for 28th March at ISO Bar? Check it out on Humanitix or via our socials @ raglanbusinesschamber
Our Board meets monthly and over the summer we developed our events, media and marketing plan; all designed to support and elevate local businesses. We are keen to collaborate with others on a mid-winter event… if you have ideas please get in touch.
Over the last year we have consistently hosted a range of events with new faces in every room. The hunger for small, medium, online, and new businesses to connect is HUGE and a big thanks to all of you that have reached out and attended our events.
We are now developing an online webinar series and welcome input from some of our ‘invisible’ businesses who work remotely and internationally.
We give thanks to the Waikato Chamber of Commerce as we are in our shared membership model trial period. This means that Raglan members can benefit from the Waikato Chamber experience - go check them out at an in-person event or @ waikatochamber .
We welcome EOFY Tips & Tricks: Local accountants and bookkeepers sharing insights for small business owners. If this sounds like you, please get in touch and we can share your advice at an upcoming BA4 (Business After 4) or via our socials. At Raglan Business Chamber we are fully aware of the economy and have frozen our rates for members for this year. We are also always on the lookout for Funding & Grants: We are keen to encourage the RBC Members Network with updates on available funding for small businesses/start-ups.
We have recently started a Welcome Wagon: a feature that introduced new businesses that have joined. If you are a new business and want to get involved then get in touch and we can send you a list of other new businesses and create an event especially for YOU.
Keep your eyes out for our up-coming EGGstravaganza with Karioi Project. The Raglan Business Chamber loves the Not-For-Profit members and we have some brilliant collabs set for the year ahead.
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Animal Health Column
WITH ANEXA VETS
Does your pet look like a baby hippo?
Obesity is an easily achievable feat when it comes to feeding our pets – it’s a modern-day epidemic sweeping across living rooms and pet beds alike.
These lovable plump animals have mastered the art of ‘puppy-eyes’ that can thaw the hardest of hearts and convince humans to sneak in our leftover dinners or half a bag of treats. They have traded agility for the art of being an immovable object… Either way, it is clear pet obesity is as much a human problem as it is a pet one.
Maybe your dog looks at you when you throw the ball, as though to say, “Do you seriously expect me to chase that?” They waddle instead of walk and pant at the sheer effort of having to move about. Maybe your pet struggles to stand up? This can be a sign of early-onset arthritis and should be managed immediately. Food has become a love language from owner to pet, where we believe food is our way of loving them. But keeping out pet’s waistline nice and narrow, and their activity frequent is more of a quality of life for them. The next time you think “one more treat won’t hurt,” remember more weight can create a lifetime of pain on their joints and can lead to a shortened life.
Fear not! This is not the end for your furry friends. Although some side-effects of obesity cannot be reversed, obesity can; with the right discipline and nutrition plan you can work to creating with your local vet. Significantly reducing treats and handouts can significantly help reduce their weight and ease the pain on their joints. This will give them a better quality of, and prolong their life.
Local volunteer adds valuable resource to beloved ‘Raglan’ Book
by Robyn Riddle
News from the Raglan Museum is that one of our volunteers, Margaret Couch (nee Pegler) has completed an index for the book “Raglan” by Robert T. Vernon. This was a hefty body of work and she was ably assisted by other museum volunteers, who needed to cross check every name mentioned in the book with the pages they were mentioned on.
This will be a wonderful addition to the book, allowing family members and friends of our venerable settlers and locals to locate them and their stories at the turn of a page. Given the number of requests the staff and volunteers of the Museum and Ihub have, the index will be a valuable tool for people to go back and read the many interesting stories in this little book - some of which might surprise or even shock them! And they will be able to focus on those they have a personal interest in without having to trawl through too many pages.
“Raglan” is certainly not a boring history book. Instead, it is a series of wonderful and often amusing vignettes of people and community. Whilst it is essentially a story of early European settlers and the progress they made in forming a resilient and vibrant town, it also includes stories of their relationships with the existing population and how they worked together to achieve these goals.
Given that this was the 2nd last (published in 1984) in a series of books written or motivated by Bob Vernon over a period of 15 years, I got to wondering what sort of man he was. So I met with one of his sons, Trevor, and his partner, Janet, in one of their favourite cafes, to find out something about him and why he did so much to record the history of our little town.
Bob was a member of the Raglan Old Settlers Association and it seems that members got talking about the need for stories to be written down for posterity. Bob decided to take up the challenge once he was retired and started with the history of Te Mata. The Introduction in the “Raglan” book (by Coralie and Colin Ormiston) says that Bob got hold of his friend Jack Trolove and said he should write the book on Ruapuke whilst he himself would concentrate on Te Mata. Apparently “there were protests, but Bob found urgent business elsewhere, and Jack set to work with some trepidation”.
So already I had some inkling about Bob. He was hardworking and enthusiastic and not someone to give up easily. During his working life on the family farm at Te Mata, he ran a successful butchery. Trevor remembers him working late into the evenings, taking orders from all over the district. He then packaged them all up before he headed to bed, only to rise early and deliver each order by hand.
Not only was he successful with his butchery business but he was always one to see good opportunities, and increased the size of the farm by buying up different parcels of land around it.
Bob was a real family man and loved his 5 children and his ever-tolerant wife, Frances. But such was the busy-ness of his
life that he didn’t always have a lot of time to spend with them. But he did enjoy a game of bridge when Frances was able to pull him away from his many activities!
The Ormistons also talk of Bob doing “social work” during the 15 years of his retirement. Trevor thought this must have referred to his dad’s intense interest in the lives of everyone he met, as well as his willingness to help anyone who needed it. He and his wife, Frances, were active members of their Anglican church in Te Mata as well as in Hamilton, their retirement town. This interest shines through in the many stories he tells in this book. Not only did he write them but he encouraged others to get their stories down and then spent much time re-writing, editing and compiling everything into a very readable document. He worked constantly to complete this very important project and Trevor told of how frustrated he was that the final book, “Around Raglan” could not be published before he passed away.
Trevor seems to have inherited some of his dad’s sociability and energy. Not only can he be seen downtown most days, chatting and enjoying coffee, but he is still an active member of the Raglan Ramblers. He too has a multitude of insights and anecdotes about family life and friends, so there’s a good chance some of those might appear in the Chronicle - a continuation of Bob’s storytelling skills.
Meanwhile, watch out for some of the stories from “Raglan” in forthcoming issues of the Chronicle. You will be surprised at how much you didn’t know about the life and times of your predecessors!
This book and the other 5 (covering Ruapuke, Te Mata, Te Uku and Aotea) are available for sale at the Raglan Ihub in Wainui Road. A new print run will incorporate the index but in the meantime this can be purchased from the Museum for a few dollars. So support your local Museum and your cultural heritage by making sure you have a copy in your home and your BnB!
Anexa, 40 Bow Str eet, Raglan P: 07 825 8390
WhenFixed rate break fees
Financial advice and mortgage management tips with local mortgage advisors, Loan Marketaward winning mortgage advisors
interest rates start to fall, our phones start ringing.
One of the (understandably) most common requests is to secure a cheaper interest rate.
In some countries, it’s an easy exercise to get out of your high fixed rate and onto a cheaper rate. In the US for example, homeowners can fix their mortgage for 30 years and if they want to ever get out of that rate they know on day one what it would cost to get out.
Unfortunately in NZ it’s not that simple. The longest fixed rate we’ve had in NZ in recent times has been 10 years (those who chose that regretted it as rates soon after plummeted), with the most popular rate historically being 2 years fixed.
We have a nasty thing in NZ called ‘fixed rate break fees’. When you take a fixed rate with a lender here, take a 2 year fixed rate for example, it’s a contract you’re making with the bank, and if you want to get out of that rate before it expires you’re liable to pay a ‘fixed rate break fee’.
Unlike some other countries, in NZ we don’t know what that break fee might be until the day you break your rate. And it changes daily. The reason for this is that banks borrow money both domestically and
internationally to fund your mortgage. They pay the going rate to who they’ve borrowed from, put a margin on top, and lend it to you for your fixed rate mortgage.
Let’s say the bank borrows from an American bank at 2.49%, then slaps a 2.5% margin on top and lends to you fixed for 2 years at 4.99%. You then decide to repay the loan after 1 year. If the rates have gone down to 4.00% at that point, the bank can only on-lend at the lower rate meaning they lose. Banks don’t like to lose, so they charge you the break fee which covers their loss.
The general rule of thumb is that if rates have gone down there will be a break fee. If rates have risen since you fixed, there may not be a break fee. But it really is impossible to forecast in NZ what fixed rate break fees might be with any certainty. Which is why a lot of Kiwis don’t like to fix for too long.
Something we do a lot of is break evens for those who are wanting to break out of fixed rates. This shows in dollar terms the cost and benefit of breaking and refixing so homeowners can make informed decisions, minimising the guess work. We’ll look at that in the next column.
*Not financial advice, contact us for tailored advice.
Mortgage advisor Brendan Brits. Contact 021 913 302 brendan.brits@loanmarket.co.nz
Mortgage advisor Brett Wood. Contact Brett on 021 886 444 brett.wood@loanmarket.co.nz
Exciting business relocation: DTI Lawyers, Loan
Market and PKF move to new premises
We are excited to announce that DTI Lawyers, Loan Market, and PKF are relocating to a new and improved location at 9 Bow Street, Raglan. Previously situated at 20 Bow Street, this move marks a significant step forward for our businesses, allowing us to be more visible and accessible to our valued clients.
The decision to relocate to a ground-level location aligns with our commitment to providing exceptional service and convenience. The new office space at 9 Bow Street will enhance the client experience, making it easier for people to visit us and access our expertise.
While we are three separate businesses, we share common values of integrity, dedication, and a commitment to our clients. Our collaborative approach allows us to work effectively alongside one another, ensuring seamless transactions and a smooth client experience. At the same time, we place a high priority on confidentiality and professionalism, ensuring that all client information remains secure and private at all times.
A Trusted Legal Presence in Raglan
Hayley Willers of DTI Lawyers has been a dedicated member of the Raglan community for nearly 30 years, providing expert legal services for two decades. As Managing Director of DTI Lawyers, she specializes in property law, relationship property, and commercial law, offering practical, solution-driven advice.
Hayley is highly regarded for her expertise in property transactions, subdivisions, and business law, ensuring individuals and businesses receive sound legal guidance. Her ability to simplify complex legal issues and provide clear, strategic solutions has made her a trusted advisor in Raglan and beyond.
Expert Financial Services from Loan Market
Brett Wood and Brendan Brits from Loan Market have been providing expert financial services to the Raglan community for 16 years. Their extensive knowledge and client-focused approach have helped many individuals and businesses navigate the complexities of lending and financial solutions. Whether you are looking for mortgage advice, refinancing options, or business lending solutions, Brett and Brendan bring a wealth of experience to support your financial goals.
DTI’s specialist lawyers have extensive experience in:
• Residential & Commercial Conveyancing
• Property & Subdivisions
• Relationship Property
• Trusts, Wills & Estates
• Commercial Law
• Employment Law & Investigations
• Education & Health Law
• Charities & Not-for-Profits
282 0174 | www.dtilawyers.co.nz Raglan Office: 20 Bow Street
Accounting Expertise from PKF
More recently, Jamie Powell and Kimi Banks from PKF have joined the shared office, which has been a great addition to the collaboration. Both Jamie and Kimi live in Raglan and provide accounting advice to a number of clients in Raglan and further afield. Their expertise in accounting and financial planning strengthens the support available to local businesses and individuals, ensuring that clients receive well-rounded, professional advice tailored to their needs.
We are thrilled about this next chapter and look forward to welcoming both existing and new clients to our new location at 9 Bow Street. Our commitment to serving the Raglan community remains stronger than ever, and we are confident that this move will further enhance our ability to provide outstanding legal, financial, and accounting services.
We invite you to visit us at our new office and experience firsthand the benefits of our collaborative approach. See you at 9 Bow Street, Raglan!
From left, Jamie Powell (PKF), Kimi Banks (PKF), hayley Willers (DTI), Brett Wood (Loan Market and Brendan Brits (Loan Market) outside their new premises.
Energy saving tips: Take charge of your energy use
from Community Energy Whāingaroa
Ever wondered where all that electricity goes? The breakdown might surprise you! On average, New Zealand households (2021) use their power on:
• Water heating: 27%
• Heating/cooling: 23%
• Home electronics: 21%
• Refrigeration: 12%
• Cooking: 9%
• Lighting: 5%
• Laundry: 2%
• Dishwashing: 1%
Community Energy Whāingaroa (CEWh), is a subsidiary of the Xtreme Zero Waste Charitable Trust. We are here to increase energy wellbeing in our community via energy efficiency education, healthy home assessments, local generation solutions and reducing energy hardship.
Would you like to understand more about your energy bill, how to reduce costs and still keep your home warm and healthy? Bring your energy bill to the Repair Café on Saturday, 12th April, from 10 AM to 12 PM at Stewart Street Hall. Our friendly energy mentors will be there to chat and offer personalised advice.
Follow us on social media for helpful tips, tricks, and updates on upcoming energy-saving workshops.
Silent Vigil For Palestinians
from Whaaingaroa Palestine Solidarity
the Israeli government breaking the Ceasefire agreement made in January.
On Saturday 22 March
Whaaingaroa Palestine
Solidarity organised a Silent Vigil for people devastated by the ongoing genocide in Gaza and the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
Throughout the world rallies were held in cities from Tunisia, Tel Aviv, London, Oslo, New York, to Seoul, Melbourne, Sydney, and all over Aotearoa. Over fifty people took part in Raglan with additional people joining as the group wound down and around Bow Street. WPS decided on
this action as a way to draw attention to the on-going suffering of Palestinians. The Israeli government has for the past three weeks deprived Palestinians of food, clean water, medical supplies, fuel, gas for cooking, shelter and other humanitarian aid - war crimes under International law. In this past week the Israeli army is again aggressively bombing Gaza, with hospitals, the few remaining residential blocks, and mosques being targets of massive bombs. These actions demonstrate
Motorcycle Training Day
Two women pushed empty pushchairs in a poignant memorial to the more than 18,000 children murdered in Gaza since 7 October 2023. With 70 percent of those killed in Gaza being women or children, people expressed how appalled they are by the events unfolding, visibly, on our phones every day. Yet our government has remained silent, despite the Israeli government breaking many International laws.
Further actions are planned for Raglan in the weeks to come. Watch this space or check out WPS facebook page.
Day 1: Sat 3 May: 9am - 4pm
This day is for: Learner and restricted licence holders and intermediate riders.
Day 2: Sun 4 May: 9am - 4pm
This day is for: Experienced and returning riders.
Venue: Kartsport Club, Airport Rd, Hamilton
All riders must have a motorcycle licence and provide their own bike.
Come July Xtreme Zero Waste celebrates 25 years, and we wouldn’t be able to be Xtreme Zero Waste without the aroha and epic mahi from this entire community. A huge thanks to you all for working with us, washing and squashing recycling, sorting your loads to save materials from landfill, shopping at Kaahus Nest with us, and putting in the extra efforts to choose to reuse. All these actions to reduce, reuse and recycle add up!
Here’s some of our highlights from the last month: 2131 clothes rehomed in Kaahus Nest Thanks to all for donating and shopping second hand!
178 bags of compost products used locally Garden Mix, Mulch Superfood and Carbon Compost products are made from local food scraps and garden waste
75 compost product bags returned There is a $0 50 refund for clean, empty compost bags returned to Kaahus Nest - thanks for helping us reuse!
120m3 of glass recycled across Raglan from residential kerbside, businesses, rural depots and the Recycle Wall at the Xtreme site
Thanks for working with us towards zero waste Whāingaroa!
Ever been frustrated at products in your life breaking and being impossible to repair? We Need a Right to Repair – we can all make a change and make a submission today! We have a crucial opportunity to push for the Right to Repair in Aotearoa! The Consumer Guarantees (Right to Repair) Amendment Bill is now open for public submissions, and we need your voice to ensure it passes
Why does this matter? Right now, too many products are designed to break quickly and be difficult or expensive to repair This leads to:
❌ More waste in landfills
❌ Higher costs for consumers who are forced to replace rather than repair
❌ Loss of repair skills and local repair jobs
❌ Increased environmental harm from constant production and disposal
This Bill would change that by:
✅ Ensuring manufacturers provide access to spare parts and repair information
✅ Stopping companies from blocking independent repairers from fixing products
✅ Encouraging durable, repairable product design instead of planned obsolescence
✅ Supporting a circular economy where we fix and reuse instead of throwing away
Why now? Countries like France and Australia are already introducing Right to Repair laws, while Aotearoa lags behind Without this Bill, we'll continue to see more products designed for disposal rather than repair Passing this law would empower consumers, reduce waste, and create more local repair jobs
How can you help? Make a submission to show your support for the Bill! Talk and share the word that we have a chance to make change There are no restrictions, everyone can make a submission It only takes a few minutes, and every voice counts The closing date for submissions is 11 59pm on Thursday, 03 April 2025 Submissions are made at the New Zealand Legislation website page, search (Right to Repair) Amendment Bill or follow the below QR code by using your phone camera to hover until the link appears. Let’s make it our Right to Repair!
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te mata SCHOOL NEWS
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Te Mata seniors play Rippa Rugby
On Tuesday 28th May some Te Mata senior students wanted to enter the extremely massive Rippa Rugby tournament at Swarbrick
Newly founded Chronicle Team Harold the giraffe and the Life Education truck
At the tournament there were 81 teams from all the schools. The first round of Rippa Rugby kicked off at 9:30am with around 24 teams playing at once.
Say Hello To The New Te Mata School Chronicle Writers
The three Te Mata teams did very well in all their games; the year 7-8 boys team won 2-3 games, the year 5-6 boys team won all their games and the year 5-6 girls team won 2-3 games.
great day for all the students to enjoy themselves and a big thank you to all the parents that supported us.
Stand up to Bullying
his year Te Mata School celebrated Pink Shirt Day on Thursday 16th May instead of Friday because the juniors participated in a
Learn about the dangers of the ocean Inter School
Pink shirt day is an event to stand up against bullying and creates an environment where all people can feel safe,
Everyone's outfits were amazing and the student council decided the winners from each class, and some extras as well. Everyone brought a gold coin donation to
A Day at Outdoor Education
Four students have been recently chosen for our amazing 2024 Chronicle team.
Introducing the new Te Mata School Chronicle Team: Haidee Wright and Ava Duthie.
On Wednesday 8th May Year
Evie Malpass, Alliot Goodwin, Olivia Cowie and Ridge Skerman were the students chosen this year.
Evie loves dancing and is currently helping teach kids to dance.
Hi, I'm Haidee. Here's a little bit about me: My favourite colour is blue. I have one pet dog and here are a couple of my hobbies: reading, netball, and skiing. My favourite subjects at school are English and P.E. Now you know a little bit about me, here's a little bit about my companion,
7 and 8 students from Te Mata and Waitetuna School were fortunate enough to go to Raglan Area School to learn about outdoor education with Wintec students.
Ridge is the only boy in the Chronicle team. He loves rugby and working as a team. Olivia loves soccer. She is very good and is determined to improve.
The day started at 9:30am; first was mountain biking along the Kaitoke track. The following was archery. It included drawing targets and trying to hit them.
Myself, being the CEO of the team, loves swimming. I train in Hamilton once a week.
Ava: Hey I’m Ava, I love sports but my favourite would be Ki-O-Rahi. One of my many hobbies is horse riding. I ride every Thursday afternoon with Shannon and my favourite subjects at school are P.E and Writing. Moving on from that, we want to represent our tiny but outstanding school to the Raglan community and show the current events at Te Mata School.
We learnt how to use a flint and steel to light a fire and we roasted marshmallows. Afterwards it was Pancake Orienteering, which involved finding stamps in the school, and then we got to make and eat pancakes.
I think that the Chronicle team of 2024 is a great combination of kids and will be bringing you the latest & greatest from Te Mata each term. by Alliot Goodwin
By Haidee Wright
YearTreats on Tuesdays
his year Te Mata was lucky to have Nicky and Harold, the giraffe, come and visit.
It was a great opportunity to have them come and teach us young kids about the human body. All classes entered the life education truck at separate times.
Te Mata School thanks the organisers and instructors for the enjoyable experience and teaching us new skills.
The day was a great success and we managed to raise $90.30c which will now go towards good causes. Also, a
Do
Starting this term, Mrs Hanna (a Te Mata School teacher) decided to start what we like to call, Treats on Tuesdays.
The seniors learned about drugs and alcohol and that it can be harmful to your body. The younger kids learnt about the different organs in the body, and how the heart works pumping blood around, and why it is important to eat well and exercise. They also learnt how the brain works, and about keeping the body safe.
Olivia Cowie
Thanks to Nicky, we enjoyed our life education experience.
hursday 14th March was a challenging but successful day for Te Mata
Results:
Meet Lost Property!
8 Hoodies are one of the many great traditions at Te Mata School. They are a great way to show that the year eight students are leaders and role models to our junior students.
you know how to get out of a rip?
Freestyle 25m: 10yr 2nd Ollie Meyer, 3rd Harry Ongley, 11yr 2nd Olivia Cowie, 12yr 3rd Nelson Wright Backstroke 25m: 10yr 2nd Ollie Meyer, 12yr 1st Alliot Goodwin, 1st Finn Cameron
This year Te Mata School is competing in the Waikato section of the Bandquest music competition. Senior students were given the opportunity to try out for the band on Thursday the 24th of February. They all gave it their hardest and sung their hearts out,but unfortunately not all of them made it in. Introducing Lost Property: Freddie Durant, Jesse Fraser, Max Mathis, Jesse Peacocke, Cade Skerman and Zavier Mathis. To make it more interesting, instead of me telling you who plays what we interviewed them and here are their responses:
On Monday 11th March we were lucky enough to learn about how to be safe in the ocean.
Basically, every Tuesday, students bring two dollars for a Juicie at lunchtime. There are new flavours every week to enjoy! With wide ranges of flavours from tropical, to wildberry, the students never get bored. Treats on Tuesdays make something fun and enjoyable for the kids to look forward to, to start off the week. As fun as it is, it's also practical. Treats on Tuesdays is also a fundraiser for the PTA. Not only are Juices delicious but also healthy.
Ridge Skerman
If you are caught in a rip, you need to follow the three R’s: Relax, Raise your hand and Ride the wave until you pass the breaking waves. We identified a rip which is where there are crossing waves and discolored water.
Breast stroke 25m: 10yr 2nd Jesse Peacocke, 12yr 1st Alliot Goodwin,12yr 2nd Evie Malpass, 12yr 3rd Miller
(Q) What instrument do you play?
(A) Freddie Durant: I do singing.; Jesse Peacocke: Base.; Max Mathis: Drums; Jesse Fraser: I'm a singer; Zavier Mathis: Guitar; Cade Skerman: I play electric guitar.
(Q) How do you feel about being in the band?
Te Mata School does not just give students these Hoodies, they have to be earned. Year 8 Students have to show that they can be a good role model, have Courage and Leadership. These are not to be disrespected by year eight students. Disrespecting students can lead to these hoodies being confiscated for a short period of time.
Next it was the water activities, including mock rescues, beach games and water relays.
The day was very entertaining and I wanted to say a big thanks to the lifeguards, supporters and teachers for making this day happen.
10yr 2nd Emily Gaustad, 10yr 1st Ollie Meyer, 11yr 2nd Sylvie Duggan Haughey, 12yr 1st Alliot Goodwin
waitetuna SCHOOL NEWS
Olivia Cowie
Alliot Goodwin
One of the main reasons for the hoodies is to remind students of the great time they had at Te Mata School.
By Ava Duthie
Breast stroke 50m: 10yr 3rd Haidee Wright, 3rd Jesse Peacocke, 12yr 2nd Evie Malpass, 12yr 3rd Miller Kirk Evie Malpass
(A) Freddie Durant: I feel really good and my mates are in the band; Jesse Peacocke: I'm excited and I didn't really know if I was going to get in or not so I hope we do well at Bandquest; Max Mathis: Really great and I feel proud of myself for getting in; Jesse Fraser: I feel really excited to be in the band and I feel really happy that I got in; Zavier Mathis: I’m Super excited. Tiny bit nervous but not really; Cade Skerman: Uhm, really excited and a little bit nervous. As you can see everyone’s super excited to be in the band and really proud of themselves.
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Book Week at Waitetuna School
Wheels Week at Waitetuna School
Scary Slide
During the week starting 10th
June we had a fantastic Book Week at Waitetuna School. There was an amazing range of books to buy, and we were encouraged to read them with our friends or family. Every year there is a different theme. This year's theme was ‘Snow Much to Read’.
My favourite day of the week though was Wednesday. We had a dress up day and a booknic. We could bring money to buy burgers, sausage sizzles and fizzy drinks. Parents could come to read stories to their children and buy books from the book fair.
Ispot it, there it is. I think? A big thin tarp looking like a waterslide. Ella (our guide) took us up a wide path toward the slide. We reached the landing pad and I dipped my feet into the murky, leaf filled puddles.
Once a year all of Waitetuna School bring their wheels to school; this is called Wheels Week. Bikes, scooters, skateboards and rollerblades are all welcome to have a great time riding around school.
A strong breeze rushed through the trees, rustling the bushes along the way. I looked to my left and Charlie is walking along next to me chatting away about how amazing it will be. I’m not so convinced.
And to top off Wednesday, on Thursday ‘Perform!’ education came and showed us that you need to be kind and be a good friend and be yourself. We got to learn a dance and they asked us questions about the story and we had to answer them.
National Young Leaders Day
Waitetuna goes to Finlay Park Camp
Asbottom. Maahanga stepped up to go first. He sat on the slide and pushed off, screeching the whole way down. He flew off the end, slammed onto the landing pad and wailed. Watching him made me more nervous, but as I watched Charlie and Isla go, I decided not to put it off anymore.
Narrows camp
We rounded a corner, and I was stunned by the tiny little lights nestled onto the rock face. They were as bright and beautiful as the stars in the sky. Their reflection shimmered against the water. Charlie tapped me on the shoulder and pointed at some shiny lights hidden in the trees. The sun had long set over the horizon by the time we had reached the boat ramp. I made my way around the high ropes course, grasping the poles, trying to convince myself it's alright, so I wouldn’t start to panic. Once I had finished I walked over to the ladder climb; as fast as I could I tried to get to the top, my hands slipped every once and a while so it wasn’t that fast.
we walked through the doors into NYLD, I was blown away by how many people there were. We found our seats and got our NYLD booklets, and the show began. The speakers were Brooke Neel, William Pike, Te Kahukura Boynton , Nate Wilbourne, YAHYAH, and Klaksy.
OnBrooke Neel talked about her childhood dream of playing hockey at the Olympics, and how she worked hard, and got fourth in the Olympics.
Wednesday 5th of March our class, the senior room, attended our class day camp. It was a fun day packed with activities!
gets found by the wise and friendly morepork whaanau, who teach him the importance of grit and determination. Manu and his new acquainted (Ruru) Morepork guide make their way to Aramiro Paa, where they find the style-obsessed Pukeko. Despite the Pukeko’s obsession with fashion and good looks, they explain to Manu the importance of being unique, and not changing for anyone.
On Monday we opened the book store so people could see what was there. We were given a slip of paper to write our wish list on. You could have up to five things on your wish list to bring home to show your parents. On Tuesday we were allowed to buy books at lunch time if you had an adult with you.
We jogged up a small hill; acorns jabbed into my feet with every step. I reached the top and peered down the bumpy slide. The drop is steep, the dark grey slide is warm, and there were muddy puddles at the
The rules are simple; bikes on one side of the school, everything else on the other side. Some people bring in a combination of two rides, for example a scooter with tires so it can ride on grass, and go on both sides of the school! Everyone enjoys this week of the year where everyone can go on one of the most brilliant inventions of man, the wheel.
To finish a great week celebrating books, on Friday we had an assembly where an adventurer/explorer came to our school and showed us her journey through Antarctica. She gave a speech about what they did, how they trained, and how they survived walking to the South Pole. Wow!
I slowly lowered myself to the ground, I started to slip forward down the slide, I quickly gained speed and my stomach dropped as I reached the lowest point on the slide. I flew up and off the ramp and splat onto the landing pad. I peeled myself off the mat, and stepped over the tyres that are holding the landing pad in place. I did not like that. But I still went two more times.
Minus a few little falls and crashes, nobody gets hurt while speeding around the school on their wheels. There are lots of things that you can jump, wheelie, or speed down at Waitetuna. For example, the bike riders can zoom down the mound at the front of the school or around the rock garden right next to it! For the ones that aren’t on bikes you can shoot down the many concrete pathways or have races on the tennis court. The bikes can do the same thing; from drag races like rugby pole to rugby pole and tree to tree, or even a whole 200 metres around the field. Over all, Wheels Week is a time when all of the kids can have a really good time and we relish this fun occasion and we have asked Whaea Amanda, our Principal, to include this every term.
-Audrey
Bobbing our heads to the beat of the music, taking turns playing songs. We were all so excited for our next upcoming adventure to Finlay Park. There were six people in my car. When we arrived, there were children running everywhere. I jumped out of the car and spotted a giant playground in the distance; sprinting towards it, I felt like I was going face-plant in the wet, soggy dirt.
I zoned out, listening to the rain dripping onto the roof, but then Charlie tapped me on the shoulder and took me out of my trance, then I turned my attention to the safety talk about the go karts. I fixed myself into the driver's seat and pressed down the pedal, and then zoomed away from the starting line. Adrenaline pumping through my body. Once my two laps had finished, me and Charlie switched spots and she got to drive. Holding on for dear life, but also telling her to go faster, laughing and crying all together, having the best time!
William Pike was my favourite, and he talked about how he and his friend James hiked up Mt. Ruapehu, and while they were there, it erupted. William’s leg was crushed under a boulder, and had to be amputated.
really grateful and enjoyed our time in the pool because it was a really, really hot day! Then there was the water fight; we suited up and filled up our water guns and it was time to fight. The water was nice and really refreshing and this was a big highlight because our fantastic principal joined in!
Te Kahukura Boynton was the next speaker. She talked about having dropped out of high school, and had little money, but she saved her money, and was careful where she spent it. She founded Māori Millionaire in 2022 to help encourage a conversation about financial literacy.
When we arrived at Narrows camp, which was about 40 minutes away from the school, the really nice staff Ella and Danni got us started with team building activities! We made a bridge out of bricks without touching the floor and my personal favourite was that we got to make a big line with everything on us, such as hair ties, shoes and even socks!
Nate Wilbourne is the founder of Gen-Z Aotearoa. He loves planting trees and saving endangered species.
YAHYAH is a musician. It was lots of fun dancing to the music at the end of the day.
Once we had settled in, we were offered the most delicious lasagna for dinner. I zipped up my jacket preparing to go out into the rain, hoping that the glow worms were worth it. We all piled into the boat; as I settled in my seat I could feel the water seeping through my shorts. The rain was pounding on our heads, the rain soaked my jacket, as we zoomed through the water I was getting colder and colder. My teeth were clattering together as the rain thudded heavier onto the water surface.
After lunch our amazing principal and teachers surprised us with a turn in the fresh deep pool; we played water bullrush, did handstand competitions and some of us even practiced for swimming sports. We were
Manu picks up many new friends along his way, each of them teaching him an important life lesson. But, it takes a while for Manu to find his true whaanau. When Manu finds his way back to Totara Grove, he is greeted with another set of birds. Could this be his whaanau..? Aae, he has found his whaanau and his whenua.
The next day we headed to the flying fox. I pulled the harness up my leg, clipping into the seat of the flying fox. I squeezed the pole as tight as possible. Click, I rushed out of the gate, speeding through the air, my hair flying all over the place. All of a sudden it was done, it went too quick. Grabbing the rope and running as fast as I could up the hill, I reached the tyres. When I was a half a metre away from the top I felt myself start to tip backwards, so I quickly saved myself, grabbing the nearest tyre. I loved Finlay Park; my favourite activity was the Go Karts.
We even got to play slingshot paintball! We played a few different versions. First was capture the flag: We got split up into two teams, we headed to our bases; some of us were protectors of our flag, some were attackers trying to get the other team's flag. It was a fun activity filled with adrenaline.
Klaksy is an artist who does comical drawings, like The Simpsons and other stuff. They were all about being confident, believing in yourself and looking for your passions.
Thank you so much teachers, for making this amazing day happen. We are so grateful; we had the best time ever.
-Charlie M & Lila
By Audrey
big thanks to the student council for organising this great event.
Evie Malpass
Overall it was a
Ridge Skerman Year 8 Hoodies
Cora Kirk, Jesse Peacock, Emily Gaustad Ollie Meyer, Keiran O’Brian and Lucy Regnier
Te uku SCHOOL NEWS
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Igniting the Arts at Te Uku School
Te Uku School Explores Aongatete: A Camp to Remember!
“It is awesome that we can be
Te Uku Horse Paddock
Conservation at Grass Roots with Te Uku School
Camp Karakariki
Tiakina nga manu, ka ora te ngahere. Ka ora te ngahere, ka ora nga manu. Look after the birds and the forest flourishes. If the forest flourishes, the birds flourish.
This term, Te Uku School Year 6, 7and 8 students embarked on an unforgettable journey to Aongatete Outdoor Education Centre, nestled in the stunning Kaimai Ranges near Katikati.
The adventure began with a scenic drive through the breathtaking Karangahake Gorge, leading us to our cosy lodge, which would be our home for the next two nights. The camp was packed with exciting environmental activities, teaching us how to care for our native bush and protect our planet. Here’s a glimpse into some of our most memorable experiences.
This term's concept at Te Uku School is ‘In the Air’ - we are weaving together science concepts of light, flight and air with our inquiry of local migrating birds like the ōi and pīpīwharauroa. We are wanting to understand how as students, we can help. What is it we can do to contribute to the improvement and quality of the environment for our manu o Whāingaroa? (birds of Whāingaroa).
Senior students at Te Uku School are working in partnership with the Karioi Project and Trap New Zealand; understanding more about New Zealand pests and predators and how we can make a difference. We had visitors come from The Karioi Project to show us how to set traps and where in the school were the best places for predators. We learnt how to set, place and record our findings. Currently we have caught ‘fur’ but know there is something out there that is super smart and is escaping our traps.
Rubbish Management: Sorting for a Greener Future - One of the first activities we tackled was rubbish separation—an essential lesson in sustainability. We quickly learned how small actions can make a big difference. From sorting milk tabs to flattening juice cartons, we had to be mindful of where every piece of waste went. Throughout camp, we made a conscious effort to reduce landfill waste, and on the final day, we sorted through our bins to check our progress. Although we did well, we were surprised to find that aluminum foil filled the landfill bin. This showed us how avoiding unnecessary waste could help protect our whenua and contribute to a cleaner future.
This year, Te Uku School has Cathy Trueman join our fabulous teaching team. Whaea Cathy is taking around 80 children on a journey through the listening arts, and the children are having an absolutely wonderful time.
Outdoor Night Walk: Creatures of the Dark - The bush comes alive at night, and we got to witness it first-hand during an exciting night walk. With torches in hand, we ventured into the darkness, discovering sheet web spiders, moreporks, tree wētā, and glowing glow worms. The moreporks were surprisingly loud, and the sheet web spiders were much bigger than we expected! While the tree wētā were a little intimidating— especially since they can jump—we managed to appreciate them from a safe distance. Seeing the glow worms nestled in
We have learnt more about recording our findings and have a wider understanding about the community trapping project. Karioi Backyard Hub is a “community-led conservation project inspiring the amazing Raglan community to take a stand for nature. Together, we’re turning the tide on biodiversity loss and successfully rewilding our corner of the world” - Karioi Project. Register with Karioi Backyard Hub and kia kūtoro mai ‘get involved’. You can join the volunteer team or do backyard trapping like Te Uku School. In the last 30 days around Whāingaroa there have been 126 pests caught. Currently there are 1565 traps and 15 bait stations.
Here’s what they have to say -
the bush was a magical experience, and this walk deepened our appreciation for New Zealand’s incredible wildlife.
Māori Medicine & Leaf Identification: Nature’s Healing Power - One of the most fascinating activities was learning about Māori medicine and native plant identification. We began by lying under the tree canopies, taking in the sights and sounds of the bush. We then sketched a leaf of our choice and researched its medicinal properties. Later, we brewed kawakawa tea, a traditional remedy known for its heart benefits—its heart-shaped leaves were a giveaway! The tea had a strong flavor, but some of us enjoyed it without honey. This activity helped us see how nature provides resources for healing, just as it did for generations before us.
On Monday 3rd
March, Room 5 from Te Uku School set off for Karakariki Camp in Whatawhata. We were all feeling excited and a little bit nervous. Some of us had never been on a Camp before so we didn’t know what to expect.
the opportunity to learn how to read music and play an instrument."
Conservation and Trapping: Protecting Our Native Wildlife - Conservation plays a crucial role in maintaining New Zealand’s delicate ecosystem, and at camp, we got hands-on experience in pest control. We examined taxidermied pests such as stoats, weasels, possums, and feral cats - animals introduced during European settlement that now threaten native wildlife. Equipped with our new knowledge, we set and unset traps along the bush track, understanding first-hand the importance of protecting our environment from invasive species. It was eye-opening to see the impact these predators have and how we can play a role in preserving our native species.
“Music is the medium through which emotion, intelligence, and imagination are expressed. We are able to express our thoughts and feelings about who we are and where we fit in the world via music. It has the power to elicit strong feelings and convey the elusive core of being and what we are. We should give music the spotlight it deserves here at Te Uku.” Thoughts gathered by teachers of Te Uku.
e Uku School is incredibly lucky to have the historical ‘horse paddock’ as part of their outdoor classroom; it has been transformed in recent years to a replanted gully, full of native plants and trees, with a trickle of water that meanders through it.
Students setting the trapping tunnels around our nature area.
We even have a ‘Billy Goat’ bridge leading up to the school garden area. Children throughout the school use this area and its sustainable garden for exploration and discovery, in content to their learning. It is our own little bush school and very precious to our children.
The next part of our conservation journey with Karioi is to head out to the coastline and see the ōi and kororā burrows, check out the trapping lines around the area and learn more about the impact the trapping has made to these particular species here in Raglan. We are also putting down tracking tunnels this week to identify the lucid fur critters that keep escaping our
A Camp to Remember - Our Year 6-8 camp was a huge success, leaving us with valuable lessons and unforgettable memories. We are grateful to the amazing parents who supported us and to our dedicated teachers, Cynthia Lickfold and Semmone Hogg, for making this experience possible. Aongatete Outdoor Education Centre is truly an incredible place, and we will always treasure the lessons we learned there.
Our little gully continues to empower our learners. They are at the heart of what happens
Getting the tracking tunnels ready to identify our escapee.
here through exploration and discovery; it is a more hands-on approach to the learning. “Children interact differently in the ‘Horse Paddock’, children who normally would not mix in with others will interact with other children far more easily.” explains Whaea Chantal. “They are inquisitive and ask each other questions, they are stimulated and excited by what they are seeing and this motivates them back in the classroom through research or being able to lock in the experience and prior knowledge after the exploration more easily, because they have taken ownership of the learning”.
Over the last ten weeks we ‘dived’ into how precious our water is. Children from Ruma 2 are discussing what could live in the storm water.
tunnel traps around the school and we are on the hunt for the pīpīwharauroa. So if you have these little manu around your area nesting, let us know Lastly from June the 29th to July the 7th is the New Zealand Garden Bird Survey run by Manaaki Whenua (Landcare Research); get involved and let’s get some real statistics of garden birds here in Whāingaroa.
When we arrived we were greeted by John and Hayley the Camp Directors. After a quick introduction and morning tea we went straight into Top Town Activities. We were split into three groups. We took part in lots of different activities; A Tug of War, Hula Hoop Challenges and a Water Challenge. We all had to work together and use our brains to figure out how to complete each challenge. It was lots of fun and we all got really wet. Our morning ended Top Town with a refreshing swim in the pool as we were all really hot and tired. Over the next two days we took part in lots of fun activities. We tried Kayaking, Archery, Air Rifles, Climbing Wall, Crate Climb and a Burma Trail. There were also lots of free time activities that we could choose like Scootering, BMX riding and an Obstacle Course. The food was delicious and nutritious and we even got to have second and third helpings! We all learned new skills and challenged ourselves in many different ways. We arrived back to Te Uku School tired, sore and feeling very proud of ourselves. It was the best two days!
By Muireann, Ryder M , Zac, Ali , Rakai, Ryder D and Nico.
RAGLAN AREA SCHOOL NEWS
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Exciting Engineers
Gaga Ball!
E Pro 8 Article
A Four Coloured Rainbow
Energy Article
Skatepark Science Kio o Rahi Competition
We are lucky to have Gaga Ball at RAS. When we go out for breaks, we nearly all rush to play this amazing game. Gaga Ball was invented in Israel in the 1950s; its original name was called Octo Ball or Touch Touch Ball. The aim of the game is to make the ball hit one of the - knee high - octagonal walls, then another player.
Our Year 7/8 students at Raglan Area School competed in the Aotearoa challenge Epro-8. Epro-8 is an exciting new experience for us and a great way to expand our knowledge in engineering and mechanical science
On Thursday 13th June, the entire intermediate school embarked on an exciting Science field trip to Papahua
Onand what the Karioi Project does to help our environment. This term our topic is Water is Taonga.
The24th-25th of February, E Pro 8, our school technology challenge, went down. It was a great experience to learn how to work as a team, understand instructions and build and create.
On Monday and Tuesday there were class events where students were in a group of four and had to build a suit for Ironing Man (this was very heavy if you were the model!).
Year 7 & 8s went on camp to Kawhia in Term 1. It was awesome! At the start we had to put our own tents up. Although it was raining for a while, we used the time to chat and play loads of games in our tents.
Upon reaching the playground, Matua Lee introduced an experiment involving the spinning pyramid roundabout, illustrating the conservation of angular momentum and the Coriolis Effect by having the ten students cling closely to the rope and then leaning outward making the pyramid spin faster then slower. We then enjoyed some time on the playground equipment before progressing to the skatepark bowl to engage in a game and gain insight into atoms and molecules.
Gaga ball is an awesome game for fitness mainly because you are jumping, ducking, and dodging. There are some great Gaga Ball players such as Theodore Peace, Luke Carter, Xavier Kite, and Franco Wiles. On the other hand, we do get grazed fingers and knuckles, but it’s worth it for the win! Another reason why Gaga Ball is so fun is that we get to socialise and have lots and lots of fun. Even though sometimes we have to go to the sick bay for a plaster, every school should have a Gaga Ball octagon ring.
The timer started and our teams were off, building structures, reading instructions carefully, hitting big red buttons and racing each other. Even though it was a challenge we found it exciting and time well spent. It may have even unlocked new career paths and aspirations. Here's some insights from students who participated. “It was an amazing experience and I'm glad my team and I get to go to the finals.” Amber “I personally really enjoyed it. I thought it was a fun challenge.” Luca
All in all Epro-8 was an exceptional experience for all! A special thanks to Wainui Environmental for being our engineer sponsor!
Riley Bell
Written by Luke, Seb and Franco D2 Year 7/8
We went paddle boarding, made pancakes, ran around the town doing a scavenger hunt, played on the playground and went fishing. After all the activities we had free time. There was an awesome game on a trampoline with a basketball hoop, which was so much fun.
We went with the Karioi Project to learn how the water gets into our ocean and see what types of pests are in our forests. We tested the water quality using a glass test tube. The way it worked was there would be a long 1m tube and there would be a magnet on the inside and one on the outside. We would slide the magnet along while someone was looking through the tube and see how long you could see the magnet through the water before it disappeared. Personally, this was one of my favorite things that we did. Overall this was a really fun experience and we would love to do it again!
Everybody had a list of instructions and when you finished the task, you pushed a button that signalled the judges to check if you had completed the stage you were on.
After the class challenge the top two groups went through to the finals where they competed to see who would go through to the Interschools in April. The finals were close, but first place went to Team Four Piece Chicken Nuggets, and second place went to Team The Best! CONGRATULATIONS.
By Ines Wrigley-Gignoux and Aria Miller
The next day we had a big breakfast in the rain standing up because all the tables were drenched. The rain didn't stop us having an amazing time!
By June Atkin and Ellie Vink.
This term, K1 at RAS has been focusing on learning about different types of energy in science. We’ve studied the types of energy in atoms, the fantastic people who have helped us throughout history in the discoveries about energy, we’ve done experiments showing how energy works, and much more.
At the start of the term, we learnt about atoms, and how an atom is the basic building block of chemistry. Then we found out that they’re made out of neutrons, protons and electrons. Also, a quote that I learnt during this time was “Energy can not be created nor destroyed, it can only be transferred from one form to another.” by Albert Einstein.
LastRaglan Area School's amazing athletics day brought all the Year 7-13s in our school together.
Not only did we do athletics we also had a WATER SLIDE and a free sausage sizzle. Everyone dressed up in their house colours. Waikeri-Green, NgarunuiPurple, Te Kopua-Pink, Opotoru-Yellow.
Dizzy Coulden-Lavers states: “I liked discus because you got to throw something as far as you could, and there were lots of sports to do.” The activities included 100m sprints, 200m sprints,
relays, discus, shot put, javelin, long jump, high jump and triple Jump.
Friday 21st of June 2024, Raglan Area School’s Year 7 and 8 Ki-o-Rahi team attended the inter school Ki-o-Rahi competition.
Further along, we discovered some of the most important people in history, for example, Benjamin Franklin who did the famous experiment of attaching a wire and key to a kite, and flying the kite on a stormy day, Thomas Edison who created thousands of world-changing machines and devices, including the lightbulb, and Nikola Tesla who did work with electricity that led to many advances in communication and technology. Next, we participated in a fun activity, testing how static electricity works. That included rubbing a balloon on hair or some wool to lift paper from the table, stick the balloon to the wall and ceiling, water bending, and even lifting arm hair!
It is the best day of the year!
Overall winners for 2024;
Year 7 Boy - Paulo Regnier
We traveled 45 minutes to Horotiu School for an awesome tournament. To start it all the different teams met in the Horotiu gym; there was Te Uku, Te Mata, Whatawhata, Whaingaroa, Horotiu and more. My favourite match was against Te Uku; we were Ki oma and towards half time the score was 5 to 10 to Te Uku but then we were Taniwha, throwing at the tupu. Then we had the greatest comeback of school history for the end score to be 18 to 23 for Whaingaroa.
When you participate in athletics we get house points for our houses. Ngarunui had the most points at the end of athletics. Almost 300 students were participating on this awesome day, and we all worked together to win.
Finally, we learnt about the forms of energy, kinetic and potential, and what types of energy go under those titles (e.g., nuclear, thermal, sound).
Year 8 Boy - Lennox Lindfield
By Lennox Linfield and Kace Pemberton
Year 7 Girl - Ines Wrigley-Gignoux; Maya Finlay
Year 8 Girl - To be confirmed
Overall, this term I’ve learnt a lot about all the types of energy, its history, and how it's used in everyday life.
Richard Thomson M 027 294 8625
E richard.thomson@pggwrightson.co.nz
This
OHINEWAI 101 Ohinewai South Road
Inclusive VIEW 12.00-12.30pm, Sunday 30 March Ben Warren | M 021 466 057 E ben.warren@pggwrightson.co.nz Richard Thomson | M 027 294 8625 E richard.thomson@pggwrightson.co.nz
Richard Thomson M 027 294 8625 E richard.thomson@pggwrightson.co.nz
and 1.6ha sections are officially issued.
Richard Thomson M 027 294 8625 E richard.thomson@pggwrightson.co.nz
Richard Thomson M 027 294 8625
E richard.thomson@pggwrightson.co.nz
$890,000
Rural Living Sections or House and Land Packages
Priced competitively from $890,000 house + land packages or bare land at $440,000. Build your dream home in this new rural living subdivision located just 41km north of Hamilton CBD and 86km south of Auckland city centre. Perfectly positioned for an easy commute to New Zealand's fastest growing city and easy access to the expressway. Each section provides a minimum size of 5,000m².
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Richard Thomson M 027 294 8625 E richard.thomson@pggwrightson.co.nz
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
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 116 Maungatawhiri Road, 1.3164ha, price by negotiation 132 Maungatawhiri Road, 1.4135ha, price by negotiation
• 201 Pond Road, 7.498ha, asking $900K
• 646 Te Mata Road, 15.0492ha asking $1.2M Pond Road, 90.7128ha, asking $1.5M Te Papatapu Road, 93.98ha, price by negotiation FOR SALE
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VIEW By Appointment Only
Richard Thomson M 027 294 8625 E richard.thomson@pggwrightson.co.nz
9am – 11am
Saturday 15 March
Chartwell Fire Station
9am – 11am
Saturday 29 March
Raglan Fire Station
Tony Kerapa 021 284 8633 tony.kerapa@harcourts.co.nz
Karen McClure 021 170 9652
karen.mcclure@harcourts.co.nz
The
Open Homes
this weekend with Ray White Raglan
Saturday 29 March
11.00-11.45am 35 Uenuku Avenue, Raglan Deadline Sale
11.00-11.45am 15 Opotoru Road, Raglan By Negotiation
12.00-12.45pm 24 Wallis Street, Raglan By Negotiation
12.00-12.45pm 2-19B East Street, Raglan Deadline Sale
1.00-1.45pm 14 Karioi Crescent, Raglan Auction
1.00-1.45pm 21B Long Street, Raglan Auction
2.00-2.45pm 26 Lily Street, Raglan $890,000
2.00-2.45pm 8 Te Toki Way, Raglan By Negotiation
2.00-2.45pm 49b Wallis Street, Raglan Deadline Sale
2.00-2.45pm 35 Long Street, Raglan By Negotiation
3.00-3.45pm 25i Violet Street, Raglan By Negotiation
3.00-3.45pm 91C Greenslade Road, Raglan By Negotiation
Sunday 30 March
11.00-11.45am 11 Government Road, Raglan $1.125m
11.00-11.45am 8 Te Toki Way, Raglan By Negotiation
11.00-11.45am 35 Uenuku Avenue, Raglan Deadline Sale
12.00-12.45pm 90 Upper Wainui Road, Raglan By Negotiation
12.00-12.45pm 24 Wallis Street, Raglan By Negotiation
12.00-12.45pm 2-19B East Street, Raglan Deadline Sale
1.00-1.45pm 4173 State Highway 23, Raglan Auction
1.00-1.45pm 21B Long Street, Raglan Auction
1.00-1.45pm 14 Karioi Crescent, Raglan Auction
2.00-2.45pm 26 Lily Street, Raglan $890,000
3.00-3.45pm 15 Opotoru Road, Raglan By Negotiation
5 Primrose Street, Raglan —
Deadline Sale (Unless Sold Prior)
Large 2599sqm Freehold Section | Don’t miss out on this rare opportunity to secure a generous, 2599 sqm parcel of freehold, residential land, located within the Raglan town boundary. Boasting a fantastic sunny aspect with stunning views of the Raglan harbour and Te Akau, this site offers the ideal setting for your dream home or a profitable development project. Large sections like this are becoming increasingly hard to find, especially in such a central and sought-after location. Whether you’re looking to build a private family oasis, home and income setup, or explore a more extensive project, this versatile site has the potential to suit many needs.
Jono Hutson 021 488 766
jonoh@lodge.co.nz
51A Government Road, Raglan —
$819,000
Ultimate Holiday Bach | The Salty Bach is a private, coastal retreat located across the road from popular Coxs’ Bay in Raglan. Currently utilised as a profitable holiday home and family getaway, this charming haven for beach lovers and those seeking a laid-back seaside escape - is now awaiting its new owners! Tucked away on a private, low maintenance and freehold site, this well-maintained character cottage offers a funky, Balinese-inspired vibe!
The generous lounge area is an entertainer’s dream, offering seamless indoor-outdoor flow via a selection of covered, outdoor areas that really evoke the Raglan holiday mood.
Open Home | Sunday 30 March 3.30 - 4.00
Jono Hutson 021 488 766
jonoh@lodge.co.nz
38 Main Road, Raglan —
$839,000
Immaculately presented | North facing | Meeting the Healthy Homes Standard, this property has seen thoughtful upgrades, including an air con unit, Infinity gas hot water system, insulation, freshly painted roof, new gutters, down pipes ensuring comfort and efficiency. Situated on a generous 602sqm freehold site, this property boasts the added benefit of dual access from both Main Rd and Cross St. The single garage/workshop, complete with power, presents huge potential for further development or expansion.
Jono Hutson 021 488 766 jonoh@lodge.co.nz
7B Rose Street, Raglan —
By Auction | 09/04/25 ( Unless sold prior)
Lovingly renovated - move in ready | Discover this three bedroom home that perfectly balances location, comfort and convenience. Designed with easy living in mind, the newly engineered, dual drive pad allows you to park and access the main home from an easy, level surface. Stylish finishes are woven throughout, including luxurious carpet, dishwasher, log burner, insulation to meet HHS, heated towel rail with timer, fibre, eco shades and an HRV system. Viewing is highly recommended !
Open Home | Saturday 29th 1.00 - 1.30, Sunday 30th 1.00-1.30 Open Home | Saturday 29th 11.00 - 11.30, Sunday 30th 12.00 - 12.30
Jono Hutson 021 488 766 jonoh@lodge.co.nz
By Negotiation
Lifestyle Paradise | A generous three-bedroom, one-bathroom home is nestled in an elevated, sunny position. The separate self-contained accommodation is close by, yet private from the main dwelling. Generous shedding (with covered bays) is located behind the house and is currently utilised as an extensive workshop area. The land surrounding the home is in a manicured state, consisting of established specimen and fruit trees, with abundant vegetable and flower gardens.
Jono Hutson 021 488 766 jonoh@lodge.co.nz
4C Cambrae Road, Raglan —
State Highway 23, Raglan — 11 Park Drive, Raglan —
By Negotiation
Water Access From Your Section | Nestled in an enviable position, this secluded property offers stunning views of Lorenzen Bay. The master suite is a true sanctuary. Bathed in natural light, it’s framed by a lush bush backdrop and bay views. This serene retreat is the ideal place to unwind after a busy day. The spacious bathroom nearby adds to the comfort. Downstairs, two generously sized bedrooms offer plenty of space, each with builtin wardrobes. A second living area opens onto a private, covered deck, providing easy access to the lush front yard.
Open Home | Saturday 29th, 12-12.30
Jono Hutson 021 488 766 jonoh@lodge.co.nz
14 Whaanga Road, Whale Bay, Raglan —
By
Auction | 02/04/25 ( Unless sold prior)
A short walk to the surf! | Immaculately presented, this ultimate surf lifestyle dream is ideally located in a quiet spot and enjoys easy access to Whale bay and Indicators surf breaks. Comprising of three unique structures, you can choose to live both separate and/ or together, with access from Calvert Rd & Whaanga Rd. Generous off street parking for vehicles and toys. Offering expansive, sweeping coastal and surf views, this is the secret of Whale Bay!
Open Home | Saturday 29th, 2-3pm, Sunday 30th 2-3pm
Jono Hutson 021 488 766 jonoh@lodge.co.nz
Amanda Reilly 027 288 8518 amandar@lodge.co.nz
Raglan Oasis | This beautifully presented six-bedroom, two-bathroom home is perfectly positioned just a short stroll from Raglan’s vibrant town centre. The well-appointed kitchen offers a stunning view of the harbour through a large bi-fold window, with a breakfast bar providing the perfect spot for a quick snack. The open-plan lounge and dining area seamlessly flows out to an expansive wrap around deck, with a covered outdoor area set in a lush, tropical setting.
Open Home | Sunday 30th, 11-11.30
Jono Hutson 021 488 766 jonoh@lodge.co.nz
| 021 488 766
what’s on
CROP SWAP. First and third Sundays of the month. 9.30 -10.30am at Bowling Club, James Street. Bring anything from the kitchen or garden to swap –seedlings, plants, produce, preserves, baking. It’s not direct swapping, we share abundance, and everyone gets a bit of everything! All welcome FRIENDS OF KAITOKE
WALKWAY meet on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays every month at 9am to remove pest plants and restore the native environment. Email Whāingaroaweed busters@gmail. com for the meeting point.
RAGLAN GROWERS
MARKET, Fridays 5pm-7pm at the Stewart St Hall Lawn.
Service Offered
RAGLAN NATURALLY POP UP INFO SPACE wed 26 to Sat 29 Marcg at 15 Bow Street. See ad on page 2 for drop in times. GET YOUR ELECTRIC BLANKET TESTED FOR FREE Be firewise this winter! 9am – 11am, Saturday 29 March, Raglan Fire Station. THU 3 APRIL: Ā KINA WORKSHOPS - Workshop #1 - Building Understanding ofExisting Impact Initiatives & Potential. See ad this page fpr more details
MARCELLUS PITTMAN (DETROIT), Chimpster, Garden Bar Harbour View Hotel Friday, March 28 .
FLAXXIES | SURE THING DUDE TOUR - Saturday, March 29 at the Yard Music Cafe.
For Sale
FIREWOOD DRY, DELIVERED. Phone 021 0771524. Trailer Load Pine $205, Oldman Pine $210,
5 Stewart St, Raglan
WHAT'S ON
RAGLAN ART TO WEAR 2025 Entries are invited for 2 shows 7 June 2025 – dazzle with your wearable art and win prizes! $15 entry fee - full details, section descriptions and online entry form available www.raglanartscentre. co.nz/raglan-art-to-wear-biennial/, or pick up a paper form from the Old School office 10-2. Entries close 22 May.
RAGLAN ARTS WEEKEND REGISTRATIONS
OPEN NOW - for RAW and for The Hatch (emerging artists). Limited places, don’t delay! www.raglanartsweekend.nz/registration/
SPONSORS - secondary sponsor for The Hatch required! We would love your partnership. Please email nicky@raglanartscentre.co.nz
RAGLAN COMMUNITY ARTS COUNCIL
MEMBERSHIP
2024/25 financial memberships expire 31 March – renew now to enjoy benefits and belong to a network of people who support the arts in Whaingaroa.
POTTERY FOR BEGINNERS WORKSHOP
– 8 – 29 APRIL Wheel workshop with Robyn Marsters. 6pm – 8pm Tuesdays 8-29 April. $220 per person including clay and bisque firing, glaze firing charged separately. Book online www.raglanartscentre.co.nz/workshops.
LIVE AND LOCAL – FRIDAY 11 APRIL Our regular showcase of awesome Whaingaroa talent - community connections for the benefit and enjoyment of all, with emerging and established artists. Whare Tapere, 7.30-9.30pm, doors open 7pm. Under 15 years free, over 15 years $10. Licensed bar and café open.
RAGLAN CREATIVE MARKET – SUNDAY 13
APRIL 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
MUSIC AT THE OLD SCHOOL – FRIDAY 18
APRILCheckerboard Lounge Trio - ‘the most intensely electrifying experience in Australian blues today’. Checkerboard enthral with openminded creativity, the very essence of a live music experience. Whare Tapere, 7.30pm, doors open 7pm. Tickets $25+bf eventfinda. co.nz or $30 on the door. Café open.
MOVIES AT THE OLD SCHOOL
LOCATION OF DEFIBRILLATORS IN RAGLAN
Defibrillators can save
event of an accident or medical emergency. Here is where they are located 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 Road)
The Hut Rangitahi (29 Rangitahi Rd)
Poihākena Marae - Yellow Cabinet (222 Wainui Road)
Raglan Rest Home & Hospital (29 Manukau Road)
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)
This info can be found on https://aedlocations. co.nz/ or the AED app.
You can download it for free on your phone.
ENJOY MOVIES IN AIR-CONDITIONED COMFORT
THE RETURN (M | 116 mins) Sat 5 April 4.45pm Sat 17 May 7.30pm THE BIG BIKE FILM NIGHT (Exempt | 150 mins) Sat 5 April 7.30pm with 10 min interval ANORA (R16 | 139 mins) Sun 6 April 4.30pm
Door sales 30min prior raglanmovies.co.nz
REGULAR EVENTS
Ragtimers Ukulele Group 2nd and every subsequent Wed 4pm Clay Shed Members’ Night weekly on Wed 5-7pm
Karioi Quilts & Crafts Monthly on 2nd Thurs, 10am
Raglan Art Group Monthly on 1st Fri, 10am Backgammon Club monthly on last Friday, 5pm
Readers Book Club Monthly on last Friday, 10.30am
Contact 825 0023 | www.raglanartscentre.co.nz/
45 Bow Street, Raglan
• Low Cost Counselling
• Free Budget Service
• Drop-in Lounge
• OpShop
• Rooms for Hire
• Justice of the Peace
• Alcohol & Drug Services
• Youth Programs
• Information Technology Support
Please contact us for more information Ph: 825 8142 info@raglancommunityhouse.org.nz www.raglancommunityhouse.org.nz
Notice of lease application over part of Recreation Reserve –Raglan/Whaaingaroa
Waikato District Council is publicly notifying a lease application from Raglan Rugby Sports Club Incorporated for their Club building on the recreation reserve on Cross Street, Raglan/Whaaingaroa described as Allot 272 Whaingaroa PSH, for a term of 30 years.
Any person wishing to make a submission or objection in respect of the above proposal is required to lodge this no later than 5pm on Friday 2nd May 2025 by:
Online submission: Visit councils website using keywords ‘Raglan Rugby Club lease application’ to find the online submission form; or Email: Strategic.Property@waidc.govt.nz; or Writing to: The Property Officer Waikato District Council Private Bag 544 Ngaruawahia 3742
For more information contact Strategic.Property@waidc.govt.nz if you have any queries.
Awesome location with views
One of the most elevated homes on Norrie Ave, this property offers a wonderful opportunity to secure a charming home or a relaxing weekend retreat. Enjoy spectacular views stretching across the iconic Raglan Bar and around to Te Akau, all just a short stroll from the heart of the village. The home features two bedrooms upstairs, along with an open-plan living, dining, and kitchen area that flows seamlessly onto a west-facing deck, offering the perfect vantage for stunning sunsets. The layout is practical and inviting, perfect for hosting family and guests in any season.
Sale closes Wednesday 30th April, 2025 at 4.00pm, (unless
Funky, fresh and in a great location
This charming 2-bedroom home, on a near level, low-maintenance section oozes classic Kiwi bach! An ideal opportunity for first home buyers or those looking for a weekend getaway, the home nestled amongst established trees offering oodles of privacy from the road whilst not really inhibiting the warmth of the sun. Inside, the home features an open-plan layout with distinct kitchen, dining, and lounge areas. It's cozy during the cooler months thanks to a central wood burner, and a combination of timber flooring and new carpet. During the warmer months, the home stays cool and airy.
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