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Longtime  Raglanite  Rob  Galloway  felt  mostly  a  sense  of  relief  last  Friday  morning  as  his  12-Âton  fast-Âcruising  yacht  built  at  the  wharf  over  the  past  four  years  ZDVÂżQDOO\OLIWHGE\FUDQHVZXQJ out  over  the  water  and  launched  to  the  cheers  of  a  good  crowd.
WKHNHHOKDGWREHDQH[DFWÂżW If  it  hadn’t  been  he  might  well’ve  taken  to  it  with  a  chisel,  he  quipped. It  was  “touch  and  goâ€?  in  the  water  for  a  bit  too,  Rob  added,  as  the  hefty  keel  –  which  hadn’t  been  lifted  right  up  –  touched  the  sand  and  had  to  be  lifted  further,  then  wedged  with  planks  of Â
“No  leaks,  everything’s  good,â€?  he  wood  from  inside  the  boat. %XW RQFH DĂ€RDW DQG UHOHDVHG IURP told  the  Chronicle  soon  after,  although  some  small  issues  around  the  steering  the  crane’s  straps  the  sleek  18  metre- and  the  lifting  keel  –  an  unusual  feature  long,  Bakewell-ÂWhite  designer  yacht  of  the  cruiser’s  design  –  were  still  to  looked  picture  perfect  as  it  was  towed  out  into  the  still  harbour  waters  by  be  sorted.
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around  the  Gulf  Harbour  and  Great  Barrier  Island  in  between  commitments  back  in  Raglan.  When  they’re  ready,  adds  Rob,  they’ll  sail  IDUWKHUDÂżHOGWRWKH3DFLÂżF,VODQGVWKRXJKQRW necessarily  this  winter.  And  no,  “there’s  no  more  boats  in  me,â€?  reckons  Rob  now  that  his  latest  project,  which  survived  the  massive  wharf  blaze  nearly  three  years  ago  with  only  minor  damage,  is  complete.   Instead  the  focus  will  be  on  enjoying  what  he  hopes  will  now  be  smooth  sailing  all  the  way.
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He  reckons  he  was  aware  of  the  apart  from  real  high-Âtech  motorboats  crowd  “cheering  us  onâ€?,  but  the  rest  and  superyachts  there  were  a  lot  of  was  a  blur  because  he  was  focused  on  cheap  imported  boats  on  the  market. getting  his  boat  in  the  water  without Â
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Swimmer aimed for gold at Games Peter  Aim  clocked  up  an  impressive  six  gold  medals  and  one  silver  at  the  NZ  Masters  Games  held  in  Wanganui  recently.
Games  due  to  work  commitments  and  schedule  clashes  but  is  ‘pretty  pleased’  with  his  results  and  reckons  they’ll  give  him  ‘a  bit  of  motivation  to  carry  on.â€? While  the  event  is  a  competition,  the  atmosphere  is  more  about  inclusion  and  camaraderie,  “  there  were  85  year  ROGVFRPSHWLQJÂąDJHLVGHÂżQLWHO\QRWD barrier,â€?  said  Peter.  Having  not  competed  for  the  past  two  years,  he  trained  around  three  times  a  week  in  Hamilton  leading  up  to  the  Games.   Off  the  back  of  the  wins,  3HWHU VD\V KH LV ÂľGHÂżQLWHO\Âś DWWHQGLQJ WKHQH[W*DPHVLQ'XQHGLQDVZHOODV the  Taranaki  Masters. Locally,  he’ll  be  getting  right  behind  the  upcoming  ‘Bridge  to  Bridge’  swim  held  in  the  harbour  in  April,  a  fundraiser  to  heat  the  Area  school  swimming  pool. Maki  Nishiyama
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Winning  all  seven  medals  in  swimming  events  including  freestyle,  backstroke  and  the  individual  medley,  WKLVZDV3HWHUÂśVÂżUVWWLPHHQWHULQJWKH Games  at  the  ‘ripe  old  age  of  60.’ A  sporting  competition  for  the  over  20s,  the  Games  have  been  held  bi-Âannually  since  1989  in  either  Wanganui  or  Dunedin  and  this  year  the  event  drew  over  5000  competitors  in  55  different  sports. Swimming  competitively  since  he  was  around  nine  years  old,  Peter  admits  he  was  a  ‘bit  surprised’  at  the  number  of  medals  he’d  won.  Previously  principal  of  Matangi  School,  he  had  never  entered  the Â
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The  top  end  of  Raglan’s  CBD  is  set  to  take  on  quite  a  yesteryear  feel  with  the  scheduled  opening  tomorrow  (Friday)  of  a  new  vintage  and  retro  shop  barely  a  few  paces  away  from  premises  where  longtime  local  Colleen  Waters  is  temporarily  selling  her  Luv  Vintage  lines  at  weekends.
was  bothered  this  week  that  their  businesses  were  separated  only  by  one  shop,  the  newish  Thabun  bakery  –  and  that’s  because  they  see  themselves  dealing  in  quite  different  areas  of  the  nostalgia  market. Both  also  believe  their  shops  could  be  complementary  and  draw  more  shoppers  further  up  Bow  Street. While  Colleen  is  into  what  she  But  neither  vintage  and  retro  describes  as  “pretty  thingsâ€?  –  fabric  shop  owner  Sue  Marrow  nor  Colleen Â
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Peter Aim and his medals
items,  lace  doilies  and  the  like  –  Sue  was  busily  stocking  her  shop  this  week  with  everything  from  Crown  Lynn  dinnerware  and  McAlpine  jugs  to  top- end  art  and  antiques. Sue,  who  made  a  lifestyle  change  from  Auckland  to  Raglan  recently,  has  been  an  avid  collector  over  the  years  of  treasures  that  she  says  she  can  only  now  bear  to  part  with.   They  include  paintings  or  prints  from  the  likes  of  Don  Binney,  Dick  Frizzell  and  Michael  Smither.   There’s  even  a  Vladimir  Tretchikoff  work  featuring  one  of  the  classic  Chinese  ladies,  Miss  Wong. She  has  masses  of  Crown  Lynn  pottery  including  “really  sought  afterâ€?  swans  and  tulip-Âshaped  cups  and  saucers  which  she  says  are  getting  rarer  and  fetch  “silly  pricesâ€?  on  Trade  Me. Sue  confesses  it  was  “a  bit  overwhelmingâ€?  deciding  what  to  do  with  her  collectables  when  she  moved  down-Âcountry.  “It  (her  collection)  was  too  big  for  TradeMe.â€?  6KH NQRZV KHU ÂżUVW IRUD\ LQWR D EXVLQHVV ZLOO KDYH LWV GLIÂżFXOWLHV Âą Âł, GRQÂśW H[SHFW WR JHW ULFK IURPLW´¹EXWVD\VLWZLOOVWLOOIXOÂżOODSDVVLRQDQG a  dream.    She  adds  that  she  loves  Raglan,  having  come  here  as  a  child  on  family  outings  from  +DPLOWRQ DQG KDYLQJ EULHĂ€\ OLYHG DQG JRQH WR school  here  at  about  the  age  of  nine. The  vintage  and  retro  shop  has  gone  into  the  ROG&HQWXU\RIÂżFHVEXW&ROOHHQVD\VVKHÂśOOEH occupying  the  old  Burger  Shack  premises  only  until  building  owner  Wim  Wilselm  –  a  friend  of  hers  –  ¿QGV D QHZ ORQJWHUP WHQDQW &ROOHHQ IRUPHUO\ had  premises  in  Wallis  Street,  then  more  recently  relocated  for  a  time  to  Casabella  Lane  off  Barton  Street  in  central  Hamilton. Edith  Symes
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RAGLAN Chronicle 7
Raglan team awake to challenges of epic walk
Raglan Wahine team from left: Trina Regnier, Rachel Bailey, Ani Brunet and Sharlene Poole gather to discuss a training regime for 100km walk
The  boot’s  well  and  truly  on  the  other  foot  for  Sharlene  Poole  as  she  and  three  other  Raglan  women  train  up  for  a  charity  event  in  which  they’ll  have  to  walk  100  kilometres  in  24  hours. Sharlene  –  better  known  around  town,  and  the  country,  as  the  baby  whisperer  –  is  usually  preoccupied  with  issues  like  getting  new  parents  and  their  babies  a  good  night’s  sleep.   But  for  the  Oxfam  Trailwalker  it’s  the  staying  awake  all  night  that  she  expects  to  really  test  the  mettle  of  the  Raglan  quartet. “It’s  a  massive  challenge,â€?  Sharlene  admits  of  the  upcoming  endurance  walk,  which  skirts  the  shores  of  Lake  Taupo. The  entry  of  a  Raglan  team  in  what’s  described  as  “the  world’s  greatest  team  challengeâ€?  came  about  after  Sharlene  and  friend  Rachel  Bailey  of  Tonic  Hairdressing  biked  around  the  mountain,  completing  last  year’s  Karioi  Classic. The  pair  then  looked  about  for  another  challenge  they  could  take  on  –  one  not  just  for  themselves  this  time,  Sharlene  told  the  Chronicle,  but  also  for  a  worthwhile  cause. It  was  the  Oxfam  Trailwalker  that  captured  Sharlene’s  imagination  as  she Â
searched  online.  In  New  Zealand,  Oxfam  works  as  part  of  the  global  network  by  UDLVLQJPRQH\IRUIDPLOLHVÂżJKWLQJSRYHUW\ LQ6RXWKHDVW$VLDDQGWKH3DFLÂżF “We  all  love  visiting  these  islands  but  PDQ\ RI WKHP QHHG KHOS ÂżQDQFLDOO\ WR improve  or  create  better  daily  resources  in  education  and  sanitation,â€?  says  Sharlene. So  she  and  Rachel,  along  with  local  yoga  teacher  Ani  Brunet  and  Te  Mata  School  deputy  principal  Trina  Regnier,  joined  forces  and  have  started  training  with  a  vengeance. One  night  at  6.30  they  set  out  walking  from  town  to  Te  Toto  Gorge  and  didn’t  get  back  till  midnight.  It’s  quite  a  challenge  and  “a  bit  scaryâ€?  walking  in  the  dark  with  only  a  head  torch  to  show  the  way,  reckons  Sharlene,  but  in  a  team  of  four  it’s  okay.  The  Trailwalker  event  encourages  walkers,  in  their  teams  of  four,  to  cross  WKHÂżQLVKOLQHWRJHWKHUDQGWRGRLWZLWKLQ 36  hours.  Each  team  must  also  commit  to  raising  at  least  $2000  to  support  Oxfam  NZ’s  work.  Raglan  Wahine,  as  the  local  team’s  called,  have  set  the  bar  higher  than  that  and  hope  to  collect  $2500  through  a  few  fundraising  gimmicks.  “Each  of  us  is  giving  away  something  that  comes  naturally,â€?  explains  Sharlene  of  her  own Â
baby-Âwhispering  sessions,  Rachel’s  haircuts  and  Ani’s  yoga  lessons. Now  the  team  are  psyching  up  for  an  overnight  walk  around  Karioi,  and  at  the  end  of  this  month  they’re  tackling  the  Tongariro  Crossing  with  Rachel’s  and  Ani’s  husbands,  who  will  be  their  support  crew  in  a  hired  campervan  for  the  big  April  Trailwalker.  The  four  are  trying  to  include  different  terrains  in  their  training  because,  adds  Sharlene,  “we’ll  be  walking  around  the  backblocks  and  hills  (farmlands)  of  Taupoâ€?.  The  course  starts  at  Kinloch,  heads  towards  Taupo  and  then  beyond  that  to  near  Huka  Falls.  “It’s  going  to  be  very  tough,â€?  Sharlene  says.  “Rachel  and  Trina  just  did  a  training  weekend  in  Auckland,  50  kilometres  over  two  days,  and  came  back  exhausted!â€? Oxfam  Trailwalker  NZ  has  been  running  since  2006  and  more  than  1000  people  take  part  each  year. Support  Raglan  Wahine  by  donating  online:  http://www.oxfamtrailwalker. org.nz/otw13/teams/raglan-Âwahine.  Or  donate  quality  women’s  clothing  and  accessories  to  Tonic  Hairdressing  or  Te  Mata  School  for  a  planned  fundraising  evening. Edith  Symes
Locals perform well at Sandy Bay Both  Daniel  Kereopa  and  Armie  Armstrong  performed   well  at  the  the  third  event  of  the  2013  Hyundai  Tour  completed  at  Sandy  Bay,  Whangarei  recently. Kereopa  kept  his  slate  clean  with  his  third  win  in  three  events  in  the  Stand  Up  Paddleboard  Division.  The  Stand  Up  Paddleboard  Final  was  an  action  packed  DIIDLU IURP VWDUW WR ÂżQLVK ZLWK DOO VXUIHUV scoring  at  the  top  end  of  the  judging  scale.  Kereopa  picked  off  some  of  the  best  waves Â
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Councillor’s Column The  New  Year  is  well  underway  with  long  spells  of  warm,  sunny  weather  attracting  unprecedented  numbers  of  visitors  through  the  holiday  season  and  particularly  on  weekends  and  public  holidays  –  Raglan’s  attractions  are  more  popular  than  ever.   Although  this  puts  pressure  on  our  community  we  cope  well  and  it  is  good  to  hear  from  police  reports  that  overall  behaviour  has  been  good.   Thinking  about  community  response  brings  me  to  an  issue  that  needs  greater  awareness  from  us  all  and  that  is  civil  defence.   The  Waikato  District  Council  has  responsibility  for  civil  defence  emergency  management  and  in  the  event  of  an  emergency  our  police  and  emergency  services  are  prepared  to  act.   One  of  the  areas  that  needs  more  community  involvement  is  neighbourhood  support. On  Wednesday,  6th  February  2013  an  earthquake  struck  the  Solomon  Islands  resulting  in  a  tsunami  WKUHDWWRRWKHU3DFLÂżFLVODQGVLQFOXGLQJ1HZ Zealand.   The  New  Zealand  west  coast  was  VSHFLÂżFDOO\PHQWLRQHGDQGWKLVVHUYHGWRPDNHXV think  of  our  preparedness.   Although  there  was  QRVLJQLÂżFDQWLPSDFWRQWKDWRFFDVLRQLWZDVD reminder  of  the  need  to  be  vigilant  and  well- prepared  personally  and  communally  for  such  events. Constable  Raewyn  McLachlan  and  Kathy  Gilbert  have  been  organising  a  support  group  which  includes  the  recruitment  of  volunteers  to  identify  what  support  needs  are  required  in  each  neighbourhood.   So  far  there  has  been  good  support  from  rural  areas  around  Raglan  but  greater  involvement  in  the  town  itself  is  needed.   It  is  important  to  ensure  that  needy  people  in  our  community  are  supported  during  times  of  crisis.   We  all  need  to  check  our  neighbours  at  such  times. I  am  hopeful  that  in  the  near  future  an  emergency  response  plan  for  Raglan  will  be  distributed  but  in  the  meantime  if  you  would  like  to  be  part  of  a  neighbourhood  support  group  or  if  you  need  to  pass  on  your  needs/circumstances  please  make  contact  with  Constable  Raewyn  McLachlan  or  Kathy  Gilbert  at  Raglan  Police  Station  (825  8200). Council  is  back  into  its  meeting  schedule  for  WKH\HDUDQGWKHÂżUVWFRPPXQLW\ERDUGPHHWLQJ was  on  Tuesday  12th  February.   Council  is  in  the  ¿QDOSUHSDUDWLRQIRUWKHDQQXDOSODQGUDIWDQGDV indicated  in  the  long  term  plan,  will  be  working  to  maintain  what  we  have  and,  if  possible,  to  reduce  general  rate  movement. In  my  last  column  I  noted  that  the  Raglan  Sunday  bus  issue  was  still  being  worked  through  and  since  then  there  have  been  a  number  of  meetings  on  the  topic.   Council  has  supported  the  funding  of  a  service  that  will  be  managed  by  the  Chamber  of  Commerce.   This  could  be  the  forerunner  of  how  bus  services  could  be  operated  in  small  communities  in  the  future  as  public  transport  funding  is  reduced  by  government. In  closing,  council  has  a  number  of  bylaw  reviews  in  2013  including  district  speed  limits,  water  supply,  keeping  of  animals,  dog  control,  liquor  control  and  others.   A  pretty  busy  year  ahead‌. Remember  that  all  Council  agendas  and  minutes  are  on  the  WDC  website  -  www.waikatodistrict. co.nz.   If  you  would  like  to  discuss  council  issues  with  PHSOHDVHFRQWDFWPHWKURXJKWKHFRXQFLORIÂżFH on  825  8129,  on  my  mobile  phone  021  155  3778,  or  email  me  clint.baddeley@waidc.govt.nz  Regards Clint Â
Armie Armstrong in action at Sandy Bay
RAGLAN Chronicle 5
Movie Preview: The Imposter
Party time at Raglan Kindergarten
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Raglan Kindergarten teachers celebrate 5 years together – with the help of the tamariki.
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team. There  have  been  a  few  changes  at  Kindergarten  in  5  years,  says  Head  Teacher,  Whaea  Isabel.  One  of  the  main  ones  being  that  the  adult  to  child  ratios  are  much  better  than  they  were  5  years  ago.  Kindergarten  is  also  now  PXFKPRUHĂ€H[LEOHWKDQLWZDV in  the  past.  We  still  have  the  traditional  model  of  morning  and  afternoon  sessions,  but  now  we  have  some  full  day Â
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TRADING HOURS: Mon - Friday 7am - 5pm Saturday 7am - 2pm.
Summer Essentials!
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This great weather seems to be sticking around so don’t forget to give us a call and order your summer essentials: BBQ packs, Hams and Smoked Chicken. Also now that the kids are back at school and most of us are back at work why not check out some of the easy dinner solutions we have in store. Call in and see us today – we are always happy to help!
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WE WILL BUY YOUR CAR! We have a Raglan Consultant who can value your car (Turners Cash Now). Contact Mike Hazelton: Ph/Txt (027) 445 0052
Here are our February ‘Specials’
Full details available at www.turners.co.nz
Pork Belly or Strips only
$9
Lean Beef Mince only
Meridian Te Uku Community Fund
$9
Meridian recognises the special contribution local communities make to our hydro and wind operations, and to the country’s electricity sector.
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The Meridian Te Uku Community Fund gives your community a say on what local initiatives are supported and funded by Meridian. The Fund, managed by a panel of community members and Meridian staff, is about working together to build strong communities. The Meridian Te Uku Community Fund is for the communities of Raglan, Te Mata, Waitetuna and Te Uku and will provide $120,000 to help community projects in this area over three years.
TO APPLY FOR FUNDING The closing date for Meridian Te Uku Community Fund applications is 28 February, 2013.
For any advice on special cuts or if you wish to make an order please call on Richard and the friendly team at: 2 Wallis Street
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For more information on the Meridian Te Uku Community Fund, or for an application form, please visit meridian.co.nz or email community.fund@meridianenergy.co.nz You can also call us on 03 357 9732.
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Public Notices
This Sunday 10.0am Raglan Community Church 7 Taipari Ave Raglan West Contact 078257305 SUNDAYS @ Te Uku Church, service 7pm MAINLY MUSIC Mondays & W e d n e s d a y s 9.30am@ Te Uku Church. MON @ THE RAGLAN CLUB. 500 cards, 1pm. TUES @ RAGLAN CLUB -Texas Hold’em 6.30pm. WEDNESDAYS @ BLACKSAND CAFÉ. Knitting Circle from 9.30am. All welcome. Beginners welcome. WED @ Raglan Club, Fun Quiz 6:45pm. R A G L A N R A M B L E R S W E D N E S D AY 20 FEB: Raglan Ramblers 9am car SDUN QH[W WR WKH ÀUH station: Karamu Walkway to Limeworks Loop Rd. 11km on top of the ridge with limestone and views to Waikato, Pirongia and Whaingaroa – bring lunch. HOT RODS @ KOPUA DOMAIN, Fri 15 Feb from 1:30pm. POST-CHRISTMAS Plunket Garage Sale, Saturday 16th Feb, 10am-2pm, Raglan Town Hall.
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RAGLAN BUDGET SERVICE @ Raglan Community House – Free Budget Advice & CV Writing Assistance. All welcome Appointments required. Ph 825 8142. FLOUNDERING. Matt Hull is guest speaker on slinging, EDJJLQJ RI à RXQGHU nets. Also catching à RXQGHU ZLWK D light and spear. :KHUH WR ÀQG WKHP Demonstration of ÀOOHWLQJ D à RXQGHU Plus an update on ORFDO ÀVKLQJ DQG WKH Smoke’m Raglan contest. Thursday 21st Feb. 7.00pm. The Raglan Club Inc. Another Fishing Section promotion.
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For Sale S A L E !!! up to 45% off MENS Insight Boardies, Tees, & Singlets Womens Swimwear & Clothing‌ making way for the NEW !! x
In My Good Books Quality 2nd hand books Open Thurs - Sun from 10am 2 Wallis St Books wanted.
MADD KRUNK RETRO SKATEBOARDS $7O 24b, Stewart St Bike2bay 825 0309
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OP SHOP BARGAINS @Hall, 3 Stewart St, 9-11.30am Saturdays. FIREWOOD MANUKA $100 per m3 + cartage. Phone 825 0522. WEANER PIGS (WHITE) $100 each. Ph 825 0568 or 027 555 0568. SUPER KING Bed $100 8255104.
FRI 15 FEB @ YOT CLUB, DOUBLE BROWN, Party Beats, $5. SAT 16 FEB @ YOT CLUB, RAIZA BIZA, INF, Madd Musik, $5.
SUN 17 FEB @ YOT CLUB, SUNDAY SESSION, Jamin-i & Guests, From 4.30 , Free Entry, DnB with BOBO, From 10pm , Free Entry.
Courses, classes & workshops P E R M A C U LT U R E D E S I G N CERTIFICATE COURSE. 12-26 March. Enquiries to info@solscape.co.nz or 825 8268.
and Inspire your Child Classes. Mondays 10 - 11.30 am 18th Feb - 25th March Raglan Old School Arts Centre Info. Natasha Rao 825 0946 / 0277584381.
ZUMBA! @ TE UKU HALL Monday 9.30am, Wednesday 6.30pm - ring/txt Sarah T for more info 825 5844 or 0272106784.
SUP YOGA RAGLAN SUPBOARDING Fridays 7am, Wednesdays 6pm hire of board or byo, to book ring/txt Justine 07 825 0507 / 0211 341 YOGA AT SCOUT 686 or Laurie 022 607 HALL, Wednesdays 6447. 6pm and Thursdays 9am with fully DOG OBEDIENCE 6 accredited Iyengar week Beginners course teacher. 027 389 4987 starting Thursday 28th or corry.yoga@gmail. February 6pm. For com. further information and registration, please C R E A T I V E contactCarol 8255388 E M B R A C E - pawfectionist@yahoo. UNLEASH Your com Creative Potential
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FLOORSANDING EQUIPMENT for hire. Ph Raglan Flooring 825 8777.
SAT 16TH FEB, Houselot 17 Tutchen Ave 8.30am onwards. SAT 16TH FEB @ BOUNCY CASTLE, 33a Long St 7amGreat entertainment for 11am. 2 x single beds, the kids, call Vicki 825 new and used shoes, household items. 7575.
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Cars for Sale
2 BEDROOM COTTAGE, Raglan West. N/S, N/A. $265 per week. Long term preferred. Phone owner 027 224 1006.
TOYOTA COROLLA Station Wagon 2001, 136,000km black, excellent condition, $7000. Ph 8255104.
S E L F - C O N TA I N E D UNIT, close to shop and beach, Raglan west. Avilable now, ph 825 0154.
RYOBI 18V BATTERY DRILL (Green) On Puka Place – long grass beside road – empty section. On 06/02/13 – please return as it will be of no use due to having no charging leads or spare battery. Thanks. Dan 0274374467. REWARD OFFERED LOST 3 ladies rings (1x gold, 1x gold and jade, 1 black) on Sun 3 Feb at Manu Bay around 1-2pm on grass area. No questions asked, owner urgently seeks return of the family heirlooms (the 2 gold rings). Please contact Janine with any info on 027 482 3674.
FULLY FURNISHED STUDIO $180 per week ph 027 808 1633.
Wanted FLATMATE/BOARDER WANTED. Looking for a responsible, mature individual with a keen sense of humour to share fully furnished house with one other in a quiet street . $130 per week + expenses. Phone Karen 027 369 6487.
Situations Vacant RAGLAN HOSPITAL & REST HOME require Temporary - part-time experienced cook. Please contact Manager - 07-8258306 CLEANER FOR FAMILY HOME. 2 to 3 hours a week. Times DQGGD\VĂ H[LEOH3KRQH Sarah or Ben 825 8938.
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Public Notices CAR BOOT SALE Sunday 17 February, 2013, Raglan Club Car Park, 10am to 2pm, Site Booking Ph 825 8521. Raglan Residents & Ratepayers Assn.
W H A I N G A R O A WHANAU HOE WAKA, WAKA AMA NOVICE MUSTER, Te Kopua Boat Ramp, Monday 18th February 2013 at 6pm. All Welcome, Nau Mai, Haere Mai. FOR INFORMATION ABOUT the Raglan Swimming Club (open days and club lane swimming times) check out our website www. sportsground.co.nz/ RaglanSwimClub or like us on Facebook (Search for Raglan Swimming Club). R A G L A N H O R T I C U LT U R A L SOCIETY 2XU ÀUVW meeting for the year will be held on the 19th Feb at Ngaire Brewerton’s home,796 Te Mata Rd.We suggest that members car pool at the Union Hall to leave by 1pm.Please bring a folding chair if you have one and a small plate of food for afternoon tea.There are no copetitions at this meeting.We look forward to seeing you and welcome any new members. POST-CHRISTMAS PLUNKET GARAGE SALE, Saturday 16th Feb, 10am-2pm, Raglan Town hall. To book a table, contact Charlotte 825 7332. KARANGA RA, KARANGA RA. Anei te panui mo te hapori e pa ana kit e AGM ki Whaingaroa Te Kohanga. When: 28 Feb @ 6pm. Where: Whaingaroa Te Kohunga Reo . 94 Riria Kereopa Memorial Drive. Whaingaroa. Nau mai, Haere mai.
USE YOUR WIT, DON’T PUNCH AND HIT Raglan Violence Prevention and Awareness
Situations Vacant
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LAWNMOWING CONTRACTOR REQUIRED 5DJODQ/DZQV/WGUHTXLUHVDUHOLDEOHSK\VLFDOO\ÀW person to join our team. Experience with lawnmowing and line trimming would be an advantage. This job is physically demanding so a KLJKOHYHORIÀWQHVVLVUHTXLUHG Thirty hours a week; weather dependent. Machinery and tools provided. To work for Raglan Lawns you are required to: ‡ Have your own transport; station wagon, van or ute would be suitable ‡ Current New Zealand drivers license ‡ Mechanical aptitude ‡ Maintain a tidy appearance ‡ 3K\VLFDOO\ÀW References required If you meet the above requirements please phone Jo: 825 8515 for further details.
Public Notices
Public Notices
RAGLAN RETURNED AND SERVICES ASSN INC ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Sunday, 10 March 2013, at 1.30pm At Raglan Bowling Club, James Street. Agenda :‡Obituaries ‡Ode ‡&RQÀUPDWLRQRI Minutes ‡Matters Arising
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All members invited to attend.
NGATI TAMAINUPO, NGATI TE HUAKI, NGATI KOTARA TREATY CLAIM HUI Mai Uenuku ki te Whenua Marae – Waingaro. Sat 16th February. 10am (lunch provided) Kaupapa: Treaty  Claim:  Preparation  for  upcoming  Hearings. For  apologies  or  for  a  copy  of  the  full          programme,  email:  david.huirama@gmail.com Nau  mai,  Haere  mai TAINUI HAPU WAITANGI TRIBUNAL CLAIM. NOTICE OF UPCOMING HUI
Friday 15th February 2013 – 6pm (5pm dinner provided). Poihakena Marae, Wainui Rd, Raglan. Preparation  for  Whaingaroa  Harbour  Tribunal  Hearing  continues. Meet  with  legal  representative  to  discuss  issues  and  directions. Tangata  whenua  witnesses  and  preparation  of  briefs  of  evidence. Waiata  /  haka. Friday 22nd March 2013 – 6pm (5pm dinner provided). Whaingaroa  ki  te  Whenua  (Kokiri  Centre),  Wainui  Rd,  Raglan. Preparation  for  Whaingaroa  Harbour  Tribunal  Hearing. Feedback,  discussions  and  direction  from  legal  representative. Finalising  tangata  whenua  briefs  of  evidence. Waiata  /  haka. Please  rsvp  to  administration  manager,        Rolande  Paekau  for  catering  purposes. For  apologies  or  for  a  copy  of  the  full            programme,  email: Â
Administration Manager at: tainuiawhirotrust@hotmail.com or (07) 825 0259 Nau  mai,  Haere  mai
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Raglan Real Estate Ltd Licenced (REAA 2008)
AUCTION - Friday 1st March 2013 SP5D\:KLWH2IĂ€FH%RZ6W5DJODQ Enter the Auction property address in either YouTube or Google for video. “BY THE LIGHT - OF THE SILVERY MOONâ€?
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Two  Lockwood  style  homes  on  809m2.  Main  house  has  4  bedrooms,  master  with  ensuite,  lock-Âup  garage  and  decking  to  take  LQ(VWXDU\DQG0W.DULRLYLHZV7KHOLWWOH cottage  has  1  bedroom  and  a  carport,  both  properties  are  currently  rented  out  so  would  make  a  great  investment  opportunity.  The  property  is  located  just  a  short  walk  into  town,  at  the  bottom  of  the  road  is  a  walking  track  along  the  estuary  and  up  to  the  local  school. Prior  Auction  offers  considered.
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SECTION, 7 PUKA PLACE. Selling at Auction 1.03.13!! Section site 659 sq metres. Situated close to great swimming bay.
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OPEN HOMES this weekend 16th & 17th February Saturday  12-Â12.45pm  –  115  Riria   Sunday  12-Â12.45pm  –  115  Riria                Kereopa  Memorial  Dr              Kereopa  Memorial  Dr Saturday  1pm   -  78e  Greenslade  Rd Sunday  12pm  –  6b  Primrose  St Saturday  2pm  –  71  Lorenzen  Bay  Rd Sunday  1pm  -Â15  &  15a  Tutchen  Ave  Saturday  2pm  –  5a  Waikowhai  Pl
Sunday  1pm  –  14  Kaitoke  St
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Saturday  2pm 5a  Waikowhai  Pl
This  beach  cottage  has  2  bedrooms  plus  an  enclosed  decking  to  take  advantage  of  summer  sunsets  and  BBQs.  Situated  on  a  large  812m2  Section,  leave  the  car  at  home  and  walk  to  town.  Huge  potential  to  develop  further.  Bring  the  family,  boats  and  tents.
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CHARACTER CUTIE $355,000
KIWI CLASSIC $365,000
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Sunday  1pm .DLWRNH6W
This  near  new  home  has  it  all.   3  double  EHGURRPVSOXVRI¿FHODUJHGRXEOHJDUDJH with  internal  access.  Some  water  views,  stunning  kitchen  with  scullery.   Large  open  SODQORXQJHÀRZLQJRQWRVXQGUHQFKHG decking.   The  grounds  have  been  landscaped  and  manicured  to  an  easy  care  tapestry  to  just  enjoy  now.  Great  location,  walk  to  Cox  and  Lorenzen  Bay.   If  quality  is  what  you  are  after  we’ve  found  it!!!  Prior  Auction  offers  considered.
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Sunday  12pm 6b  Primrose  St
7KLVLVDSHUIHFW¿UVWKRPH rental  or  bach,  the  home  offers  3  double  bedrooms,  modern  NLWFKHQSROLVKHGZRRGHQÀRRUV DQGDODUJH¿UHSODFH)XOO\ fenced  low  maintenance  section  420m2  and  conveniently  located  for  easy  access  to  the  beaches  and  town.  This  home  sits  on  a  corner  site  and  gets  all  day  sun,  priced  to  sell  with  realistic  vendor.  Call  to  view.
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Saturday  &  Sunday  12-Â12.45pm 5LULD.HUHRSD0HPRULDO'U
A  combination  of  great  family  living  and  tremendous  estuary  views  close  to  town  and  school.   This  home  has  3  double  bedrooms,  ensuite  plus  separate  bathroom  and  toilet.   Large  double  garage  with  internal  access.   Great  dry  storage  beneath  house.   Achieving  100%  for  presentation,  maintenance  and  ambiance.  Follow  the  Tuis  down  the  estuary  and  meander  around  the  bushy  board  walk,  or  take  your  ND\DNIRUDSDGGOHLQWKHPDJQL¿FHQW.DLWRNH%D\7KHVHOOHUV future  plans  dictate  the  sale.  They’ve  done  all  the  work  -  you  reap  the  rewards.   You’ll  love  it!!!  (1/3  share  in  3035m²)  Prior  Auction  offers  considered.
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TRANQUIL SETTING, STUNNING VIEWS
Sunday  1pm 15  &  15a  Tutchen  Ave
This  property  has  been  a  great  rental  for  the  present  owners,  it  would  also  make  DJUHDW¿UVWKRPHDVLWZLOOEHRQHRIWKH cheapest  buys  for  a  very  tidy  little  house.  The  home  has  2  double  bedrooms,  open  plan  living,  room  for  dinning  and  lounge,  modern  kitchen  and  bathroom. Low  maintenance  easy  care  section  with  lock  up  garage.  The  vendors  have  said  the  reserve  will  be  set  lower  than  current  CV  of  $280,000.
Beam  me  up  Scotty  –  this  is  a  property  you  can  let  your  imagination  go  wild  with.  So  many  options  here,  the  spaceship,  a  second  dwelling,  large  3  car  garaging.  Lease  term  30  years  commencing  1.7.2009,  issued  15.4.2011.  This  could  be  the  perfect  extended  family  holiday  getaway,  short  term  accommodation  or  permanent  living  right  across  the  road  from  the  beach.  This  is  such  a  unique  iconic  property  that  has  drawn  so  much  attention  over  the  years,  there  are  only  a  handful  of  these  crafts  left  now.   The  spaceship  is  original  and  just  needs  some  TLC  to  bring  it  back  to  its  former  glory.  If  you  are  ready  for  take-Âoff  you  will  need  to  make  an  appointment  or  come  along  to  our  open  homes. Prior  Auction  offers  OPEN HOME considered.
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Sunday  2pm  –  85  Lorenzen  Bay  Rd
21  Bow  St,  Raglan   Phone:  07  825  8669   Fax:  07  825  7410    Website:  www.rwraglan.co.nz   Email:  raglan.nz@raywhite.com
