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Big Fat Gypsy Wedding sews up sixth win in row Creative talent and three months of hard graft by a dedicated group of local women and their husbands saw the Big Fat Gypsy Wedding float scoop the awards in Raglan’s traditionally offbeat New Year’s Eve Parade.

It was the Motor Neurone Support group’s sixth win in as many years and chief seamstress Rosalie Trolove ensured it had the “wow” factor.

Namaste Kitchen. Eat in or takeaway. 31 Bow Street....................................................825 0300 With bride, bridesmaids and flower girls dressed in brilliant fuschia pink and white, the Gypsy Wedding was an obvious crowd-pleaser and judges awarded it first prize in all three categories – community, sustainability and education and safety – before the parade’s 7pm start up Bow Street.

Nannie’s Takeaways. 35 Bow Street............................................................................ 825 8842 Rosalie admits her group expected “stiffer competition” this time around with the all-new categories but obviously rain during the day had put some would-be entrants off the parade, which has been run now by Raglan Lions Club for 40 years.

Raglan West Store. Takeaways.45 Wainui Rd...............................................................825 8293 The Motor Neurone Disease Association has local Helen Palmer at its helm as both national president and Waikato branch chairperson and another local, MND sufferer Alice Robertson, as branch secretary.

The group of loyal supporters – who’ve also been involved in Hamilton’s Round the Bridges fun run to publicise motor neurone disease – say it was a The Shack. Dine in or Takeaway. 19 Bow Street...........................................................825 0027 bonus to take the parade’s $750 first prize winnings because, apart from their combined effort in decorating, this year’s float had cost them about $160 in fabric for the flamboyant wedding outfits.

Usually, says Rosalie, the group of former nurses and nurse-aides from The Raglan Club. Dine in or Takeaway. 22-24 Bow Street............................................ 825 8278 Raglan Trust Hospital, who call on their grandchildren to boost float numbers, use whatever they have a lot of – like the white net curtains left over from their Swan Lake Recycled theme one year which then became the basis of another winning entry, Winter Wonderland.

Zaragoza . Restaurant. Cafe. Dine in & Takeaway. 23 Bow St.......................................825 0205 The group’s other winning themes over the years have been Clowning Around, Flower Power and Party Girls. The retired women and their husbands have all come into close contact with MND. Judges of the latest float competition also awarded a special prize and prizes to those on a bike or anything on two wheels, which saw a colourful madcap WeatherMap - New Zealand weather forecasts http://www.weathermap.co.nz/?p=raglanc collection of more zany entrants cycling up and down the street and performing to an appreciative audience.

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Fewer splash out on Raglan summer break Rain, rain and more “stinking� rain has put a damper on Raglan’s popularity this Christmas-New Year break with numbers down on previous years at both the beach and about town, although accommodation providers say early leavers have quickly been replaced with other holidaymakers.

Longtime Kopua Holiday Park manager Rob Clark reckons more families are staying longer at the Waikato District Councilowned camp just across the new footbridge from town, and while there’s been no trouble behaviour-wise from the 1000 or so people on site the “stinking rain� almost every day has definitely been a bit unfortunate.

But diehard campers have stuck it out with not too many “opting out�, he says. And the unseasonal rainy patch has been countered by the recent installation of better drainage to preventing flooding at the 300-site camp.

Out at Solscape Eco Retreat overlooking Manu Bay everything from camping and backpackers’ accommodation to more upmarket eco-baches has been full up since just after Christmas, says owner Phil McCabe

who’s now into his 10th summer on site.

Meantime supermarket queues at Raglan Four Square have been shorter this summer Although some people have left early than last with weather a “big factor� in the because of the weather the beds have been downturn, says store buyer Ross Jones. quickly filled, he adds.

While business has run smoothly, Ross says Meanwhile the Maori trust-owned Te the general trend around town is that people Kopua Whanau Campground just 100 metres don’t seem to be spending as much as in the from Ocean Beach has enjoyed its second past. summer as a cheaper Cafes however have DOC-style alternative to While cafes are providing been doing a roaring trade, traditional camping, this and for one downtown season with “camp mother� shelter from the storm restaurant and bar business Huirangi Tahana in charge the bad weather has is booming like never and taking $5 per adult per before.

Orca manager and definitely been keeping night at the gate. Children part-owner Corrina Wells are free. holidaymakers away says over the ChristmasBusiness has been from the beach...

New Year break staff had “really good� despite their “consistently busiest the weather, says trust committee member fortnight� – serving a minimum 70 meals Heather Thomson. She believes the area is every night – since opening three years ago. filling a niche in the community for affordable And while New Year’s Eve was slightly and responsible family camping, based on the premise that visitors leave “nothing but their quieter than the year before, perhaps because of the rain, the Monday night after more than footprints�. made up for it with a bumper 135 meals.

The prime harbour-mouth site has also But while cafes are providing shelter from found favour with a steady stream of overseas the storm the bad weather has definitely been backpackers, she adds.

keeping holidaymakers away from the beach at Ngarunui, says the Raglan Surf Life Saving Club. Many people are still swimming but numbers at the beach have been well down on previous years, with the typical peak summer crowds of 600-700 seen only on the few rainfree days since Christmas.

While incidents have been minimal, volunteer lifeguards were called out recently when a 15-foot “tinny� flipped in huge swells about 150 metres from Manu Bay boat ramp.

The three fishermen, all wearing lifejackets, were helped to shore by four surfers but the surf club launched a couple of IRBs with two tubes to mark where the boat sank. It was later retrieved by Raglan Coastguard.

Raglan police also say the bad weather kept town reasonably quiet leading up to New Year’s Eve when Te Awamutu’s Local Enforcement Team arrived to help deal with any disorder, which was limited to four arrests for drunkenness and a domestic violence incident involving a firearm at 4am New Year’s Day. Edith Symes

Artist hung Music Club open to all comers up by thieves

“I’ve lost all my images,� a devastated Miranda told the Chronicle last Tuesday night, after discovering the laptop missing from her home studio that day.

She’s also lost her email contacts of buyers in Australia, Asia and other parts of the world.

While Miranda admits she left her studio unlocked when out walking for 30 minutes, her boarder just a stone’s throw away in a house-bus on the property was at home.

Miranda insists the year-old Hewlett Packard laptop is worth nothing to her without the images “in tow� and hopes the reward will see it returned intact.

For one thing – it’s an easy space for budding and ‘old hand’ musicians alike to simply turn up, put their name down on the blackboard and perform to an ever-enthusiastic audience.

Club stalwart Sean Reid, who along with Jeff Meek helps set up the club’s gear each month on Orca’s stage explains a little about the purpose of the open mic nights. “They are totally unplanned. We don’t know who we will get along but it seems to work out fine. For some it will be their first chance to perform in public and we’re here to help teach stage-craft and encourage them all the way.�

The collection of musicians who gather to perform ranges from the novice to the highly experienced and the mix works beautifully. If the names on the blackboard run out a boogie band is formed to keep the energy flowing. “Our object is to put performers, especially new ones, at ease and to do what we can within our power to enable them to give their best

performance. We know its a big thing to step up for the first time and face an audience�, says Sean.

The club is not just for Raglan people either. “We have visitors and tourists from around New Zealand and the world�, says Jeff, who acknowledges the club is very lucky to have Orca as an “absolutely ideal� venue.

Sean describes the nights as a very supportive encouraging and inclusive environment with muso’s only too willing to help any performers.

There is no door charge just a koha bucket left on stage for performers to donate to. Funds go towards new equipment and repairs to the gear owned by the club.

Music is usually underway by about 9pm and it’s a great place to mingle and enjoy a totally organic musical experience.

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Boxed worms couriered around the country Every week, people all over the country are getting worms – and they have a Raglan woman to thank for it.

“Hardy” little worms raised right here are being couriered far and wide, in boxes marked ‘perishable’, by local science teacher Angela Prain.

In the case of a hobby that’s turned into an addiction she’s taken the concept of sustainability a little further than most, and now spends hours in her home-based garage workshop packaging worms and “working worm farms” for delivery to places as diverse as Waiheke Island and Invercargill.

Live worms are “pretty hardy”, she told the Chronicle, and while some may have escaped from their packaging on occasion most make it to their far-flung destinations intact despite the odd delivery hiccup like one six-day delay.

While Angela admits worms can be “a bit of a headache to freight”, she’s now all but perfected her packaging technique – right down to the bubblewrap around the precious cargo.

The tiger worms, species Eisenia fetida, are packed either in ice-cream containers, along with a free bottle of worm juice and an info sheet, or into Angela’s tailormade three-tiered plastic bins on legs for the complete working worm farm that’s popular with beginners.

“So many people are getting into it now,” says Angela who’s been happily worm farming for four years, since Xtreme Waste’s then education officer Jacqui Forbes visited Raglan Area School and taught the kids and teachers how to recycle their food scraps.

The school’s now set up with a few old

bathtubs full of worms breaking down food scraps between layers of biodegradable sacking cloth and soil, plus two “can o worms” and one “worm café” placed at strategic spots, says Angela.

She herself has 10 varying sorts of worm farms at home – though none in bathtubs – and sells the surplus through Trade Me. “It took a lot of learning to get it right,” Angela says. “And my worm farms are constantly updated.”

Her fascination with the wriggly creatures probably stems from doing a degree in ecology which is “all about ecosystems”.

As for partner Jake Fyalka, Angela admits he’s only now “getting used to it” – the technology whizz, who also works at Raglan Area School, is happier handling computer bugs.

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Meeting set to flush out any lingering sewerage worries A public meeting later this month looks set to reveal what Whaanga Coast residents really think of a new plan to share between themselves and the Waikato District Council the $2.2 million bill for connecting up to the Raglan town wastewater reticulation scheme.

The council - claiming “positive progress” from discussions with a representative consultation group - has now decided on a 60:40 funding split between the coast ratepayers and the council, which will recoup its share from ratepayers district-wide.

But connecting up will still cost the 110 properties $15,300 each, a figure that one longtime Whale Bay resident fears some ratepayers will not be able to afford.

“It’s better than paying $22,000 [a figure recently being banded about] but at the end of the day it’s going to be beyond a lot of people,” he told the Chronicle.

Another Whale Bay homeowner, former Raglan Community Board member Terry Gibbs, said Whanga Coast residents should be paying exactly what town ratepayers paid

Tanks not all a mere memory Septic tanks may not be entirely a thing of the past on the Whanga Coast once the $2.2 million wastewater project there has been completed.

Council general manager water and facilities Richard Bax said new systems had been installed recently on some properties, and these owners would not be required to connect up if they could provide specialist evidence their septic systems were working efficiently.

But there’s a catch: Mr Bax added that if any on-site system ceased to operate efficiently, the property owner would not qualify for a subsidised connection to the main Raglan system.

for provision of sewerage. “I’m gutted … we’re just being targeted (by the council),” he complained.

Earles Place resident Gavin Melgren said of the new 60:40 split: “I suppose it’s an improvement but to me they haven’t got the whole story right. They’ve got their fairness a bit out of perspective, the funding should be shared more across the community. It [$15,000 per Whanga Coast ratepayer] is still a big cost.”

Council general manager water and facilities Richard Bax said the funding split effectively meant residents would pay only the cost of their on-site works – a tank, pump and on-site reticulation. The council’s 40 per cent share would be funded out of the general rate.

While 110 properties would be connected to the scheme, provision was being made for another 60 to be connected in the future. The council would meet this cost and recover it from the developers as these new connections were made.

“We have worked hard to find a solution that addresses property owners’ concerns while still solving the basic wastewater discharge problems the project is designed to address,” he said.

The Chronicle questioned the council over whether the latest funding plan for the Whaanga Coast project took enough of an intergenerational equity approach – which typically spreads the cost more over the expected life of a project, and lessens the “hit” on present, or a specific group of, property owners.

The council’s own revenue and financial policy, contained in its Long Term Community Council Plan, specifically recognises there is a place for intergenerational equity principles in wastewater projects.

also urged a good turnout, including from out-of-town property owners, as there was now no collective group like the old residents and ratepayers association and he feared the council was dictating terms.

Mr Bax pointed out the $15,300 contribution could be paid as a lump sum or spread over 10 years with interest. The remaining 40 per cent cost of the scheme would see all Waikato district ratepayers paying the interest on a 20-year loan, with ratepayers who had a wastewater service also paying the principal.

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A council spokeswoman insisted these arrangements did take into consideration the principle of intergenerational equity, and said Mr Bax had attempted to show this through outlining how the cost would be covered or distributed over a period of time.

Meanwhile the council and residents are in complete agreement on one thing: that affected ratepayers should come along to the January 27 meeting.

Mr Bax said it would be a further opportunity to discuss the funding solution, put any remaining questions and find out about the process from here.

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Police confident Fewer object to new CVs than jumper is safe last time around Raglan police still hadn’t spoken yesterday morning to a male pedestrian they believe saw a woman jump from Raglan’s one-way bridge late last Sunday night.

And despite repeated police pleas, neither the man nor the driver of a grey sedan seen both before and after the 9.47pm incident have come forward to let them know whether the woman resurfaced and is safe.

Police however say they’re “pretty confident” the woman left the water because local Coastguard and surf lifesavers searched the area extensively soon after her jump into the incoming tide was reported by nearby residents overlooking the area.

Angry Raglan ratepayers may have roundly condemned their new valuations at two meetings late last year but that hasn’t translated into huge numbers of objections.

Mr Whittaker says the process from here is that Quotable Value will make contact with objecting homeowners during January/February to discuss their “issues”.

Waikato District Council general manager strategy & support Tony Whittaker says that, as at the December 23 deadline, 85 objections had been lodged over the new capital valuations in the Raglan ward.

QV will then notify the council of the revised valuations, if any, before in turn notifying ratepayers of any amended figures.

That’s well short of the 199 Raglan ward objections received during the previous revaluation exercise in 2008.

He says the new values will be reflected in people’s rates bills from July 1 this year.

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Levitate to rise again Raglan’s own New Year’s Eve music festival Levitate – held at a “mystery” location which turned out to be a coastal property on Whaanga Road – proved such a hit with revellers that local organisers Charlie Banks and Raph Henderson are now keen to attract sponsors and repeat the event next year.

Raph Henderson & Charlie Banks

It didn’t rain but was a bit muddy underfoot for the 400-odd partygoers, admits Charlie.

“But that didn’t stop the good vibes,” he told the Chronicle. He says it was a mixed crowd and “everyone was pretty happy”.

Local singer Maida Barker, whose band Chameleon was among an impressive lineup that included top Kiwi rock band Luger Boa and international DJ and remixer JStar, said Levitate was “real cool … and from a musician’s point of view really well run, with a sound system that was pretty good too”.

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Sam Mathers for Saatchi & Saatchi: Local designer on the rise Holding his first exhibition “Where have you been?” at Blacksands Café in mid 2011, multi-disciplinary graphic designer and contemporary artist Sam Mathers has since been busy creating new works of art for big name advertising agency, Saatchi & Saatchi.

York. I was pretty stoked that someone of his status loved my art,” says Sam. Having worked as a freelance graphic designer for the past seven years, Sam has already worked for clients such as RPM, Analog and various magazines to list only a few names. Having started painting when he was around 15, Sam notes “I only ever painted a few random things if people asked me to, I basically got serious about painting around February last year when I got back from my OE.” Living between Raglan, where he does his painting, and Auckland where he sells most of his work, Sam says his inspirations stem from getting out of Raglan and seeing new things, although he adds that Raglan is inspirational for its good waves.

“I’m inspired by different countries and their cultures, strong contrasting colours, interesting words, iconic people and popular culture. Other things would be my pets. I have a weird cat who does unusual things and also my dog who had a huge personality,” says Sam. While recent attention is on Sam’s artistic endeavors, he has also done stints as a sponsored surfer as well as working as an extra on the set of Spartacus. Meeting the film crew while working on the set of another film set led to a role as an extra in the hit

Chronicling his travels around the world and inspired by the stories behind the different cultures and iconic images he encountered, “Where have you been?” held in his hometown last year opened up the opportunity for Sam to be approached by Antonio Navas, Art Director from Saatchi & Saatchi.

“Antonio saw photos of my paintings from my art exhibition, basically he really liked them and his secretary contacted me to ask if I would like to paint a commissioned mural in the Saatchi & Saatchi office,” says Sam. One of the top creative strategists in the advertising industry, Venezuelan-born Navas has an impressive portfolio of campaigns under his belt including working with acclaimed artists such as Annie Liebowitz and Andy Warhol.

“Later on I found out that Antonio had worked with some famous artists during his early years, including Andy Warhol in New

Sam Mathers with some of his designs. television series.

“I really enjoyed meeting new people on set, the set design is pretty amazing too. The whole process of making a movie from start to finish is also really interesting. I enjoyed the awesome food and just having a good time each day,” says Sam of his experiences on set.

With the start of the New Year, Sam has recently completed another mural for the

Media Design School in Auckland. Looking ahead, he will also be creating new works for an upcoming March exhibition at the Mobile Art Gallery in Auckland as well as another exhibition at the Saatchi & Saatchi gallery in April.

Head to www.smcreative.co.nz to check out some great work by Sam. Maki Nishiyama

Kibblewhite hot at first 2012 Hyundai Tour event Thomas Kibblewhite has made the best possible start to the 2012 Hyundai Tour convincingly winning the first event completed at Manu Bay, Raglan on Sunday 8th January.

Kibblewhite posted 16.07 out of a possible 20 points in a wave starved final and claimed the edge over his opponents early on the five event tour.

putting in a performance that only a local could.

He sealed the win via his last wave sharply surfed for a 7.17 to finish with a 13.50 point heat total.

Mark Hoyle (Orewa) surfed to his best ever result at a national level, placing second in the final.

Hoyle had looked the in-form surfer all event but was not quite a match for Thomson in the final, finishing with an 11.60 point heat total.

Image courtesy of PhotoCPL

Daniel Kereopa had only one result in mind for the Stand Up Paddleboard Division and that was first place in front of his family and friends. “Oh I think competing at home is tougher for me and local boys but I wasn’t thinking of any other result than first. I had to win this weekend no matter what” Kereopa said. had to win

The surf remained in perfect condition for the final day with the forecast gale force winds not eventuating, leaving a groomed ocean and a 1.0m swell.

Mischa Davis (Piha) took the honours in the Women’s Longboard Division. “It feels pretty good to come home and win” Davis said. “I love surfing Raglan, I am a goofy footer so I feel at home here”. Alexis Poulter (Raglan) placed second in the final and scoring 10.90 with Shelley Jones (Auck) in third and Anna Jolly (Piha) in fourth.

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Nic Jones led the Under 18 Boys Final from the outset after posting a 9.0 point ride on his first wave ridden. The smooth young surfer from the Sunshine Coast was a standout in all events after also posting a fifth placing in the Open Men’s Division. He finished the final with a 17.67 point heat total to surpass the Poulter brothers Ben and Sam who finished second and third respectively.

Defending Over 40 Men’s Champion Brian Young (Orewa) got his year off to the best start by winning the first event. Young eased to victory scoring a 14.83 point heat total in the final with 8.83 and 6.0 point rides. Young left his three opponents to battle out a closer fought race for the minor placings. Mount Maunganui’s Mal Brady clinched runner up ahead of Steve Tyro (Rag) and Guy Rencher (Mnt).

Michael Thomson was never going to let a national event slip by his home break without

Like many other finals, the win came down to getting a good start to the final and Kereopa used his knowledge of the break to put pressure on his opponents who ultimately left him alone to get the pick of the waves. “I put the pressure on early and it paid off” added Kereopa.

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The ‘King of the Waves’ paddle race saw 24 paddlers take to the water completing a 3.0km course from the boat ramp at Manu Bay out into the bay and back around past the break then in through the waves. The lead changed several times as the paddlers navigated the waves with limited success on their boards that are tailored to distance racing.

Defending Hyundai Tour paddle race champion Armie Armstrong (Rag) surged into the lead after the first two legs but with the last pass through the waves came unstuck allowing Warwick Grey (Waihi Beach) to fly past surfing a wave down to the boat ramp and then complete the 100m dash back through the car park. Jeremy Stephenson (Auck) finished in second place with Armstrong in fourth. Surfing NZ

Daniel Kereopa mid way through an impressive backhand turn on his 8’0” stand up paddleboard.

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Raglan Art Trail Guide 2012 The 2012 Raglan Art Trail Guide by the Raglan Community Arts Council was recently launched, following the huge success of its first full year in 2011.

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The well produced, quality guide is a handy size to keep with you whilst exploring Raglan and the wider Whaingaroa area. It provides details of 38 artists within the area, covering all mediums from painting, sculpture and photography to bone carving, mosaics and wearable art.

The highlight of the Guide launch is a three day Open Studio Weekend over Auckland Anniversary weekend (January 28th - 30th 2012), where the artists open up their studios to the public. Included within the Raglan Art Trail Guide are maps of Raglan and its surrounding area showing the locations of the various artists involved in this event, making it easy to plan your visits for each day.

The artists will have a range of their work on display and available for purchase, and will be happy to discuss their thoughts and processes with you. So an ideal time to explore a wide variety of art forms, meet your favourite artists or discover new ones.

Outside of this weekend, artists can be contacted directly to arrange a visit – you can find their contact details under their listing in the Art Trail Guide.

Jette Jesperson in her studio

Also within the Guide are details of galleries and designer stores, accommodation, cafés and a range of alternative activities that would suit all the family – making Raglan an ideal destination for a weekend or holiday, or even just for a day!

Copies of the Guide can be found at the Raglan i-Site, the Raglan Old School Arts Centre in Stewart Street, at Raglan cafés and galleries and at many other outlets throughout the Waikato and Auckland areas. You can also check on upcoming events and access the Guide on-line via the Raglan Old School Arts Centre website: www.raglanartscentre.co.nz Jacqueline Anderson

ACROSS 1. Raglan in summer (8) 5. Gear Wheel (3) 8. Incognito (Abbr…) (4) 9. Thin covering (6) 10. Recolour (3) 11. Mountain range to the west of Ngaruawahia (11) 12. In addition 13. Another Waikato harbour side town (6) 16. Answer in the negative (2) 17. Home of ‘The Roast Office’ (2, 3) 19. Type of grain (5) 20. Cheap, going for a ….. (4) 21. Arid (3) 22. Respect (10)

DOWN 2. Items available for use, at a cost (7) 3. A portion of road between us and Hamilton (9) 4. Occasion (5) 5. If you play your …. right (5) 6. The ecological colour (5) 7. Gumboot capital of the world (7) 13. Food (Maori) (3) 14. Not having, going …. (7) 15. System of selling (7) 17. The ebb and flow of the sea (4) 18. Not new (4)

OPINION: Aquisition by Ian McKissack It would have been tactless to talk about this earlier when people were energetically engaged in the pursuit, as if their lives depended on getting as much as possible.

Yes, its that other S word, shopping.

In the build up to Christmas, followed swiftly by the Boxing Day sales, and then possibly on holiday in a ‘spend on anything’ mood, shopping has been on people’s minds.

I realise that from the point of view of the big picture lots of shopping is a good thing. It stimulates the economy by allowing business to thrive and thus produce that modern elixir of life, economic growth. How long we can go on in this way is part of a bigger topic.

It is shopping I am taking aim at today. Obviously as far as the basics of life are concerned we are beyond the being self sufficient stage and need frequent trips for food and other household

necessities, like wine. It is the other shopping for stuff I’m talking about, that apparently insatiable desire for stuff, more stuff, bigger stuff, better stuff. Then further down the line we need to get rid of some stuff to make way for new versions of the whatever.

It is nice to take home that new essential, a car which keeps going reliably, a motor mower that starts first time, a bed that doesn’t sag in the middle. And for a time we look lovingly at the shiny new possession, stroke it as we pass. But soon it fades into the background of our days.

So this is my point, the loot we obtain by assiduous shopping soon loses its magic and unless it is one of the essentials of modern life we may need to pause before set off with our eager credit card in search of that moment of acquisition joy. Like many of life’s little orgasmic moments the joy may be brief compared with the period of keeping up the payments.

Letters Dear Editor The Raglan Kopua Holiday Park held our annual Charity Auction on January 2nd 2012.

This year the recipient was The Raglan Coastguard. We are delighted to say that we raised $4000 for this hard working and very deserving cause.

We would like to extend our thanks to everyone who attended and purchased items, plus our heartfelt thanks to the following business’ who kindly donated goods and services – we could not have achieved this incredible total without your generosity.

Also, a very big thanks to Julie and David Hanna for donating their precious time to be the auctioneers for the evening.

Waikato Microlight club, Tony Sly Pottery, King Signs, Topcut Butchery, Soul, Darkroom

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Photography, Vilagrad Winery, B–Rex, Jet Creative, Zinnia, Mobile Massage Therapy, Cherry McFarlane, Raglan surf school, Famous Dave’s Tattoo studio, Discover Waitomo, Raglan Surf School, Bike2bay, Raglan golf course, Karaka Whips, Surf Safe, Raglan Kayak, Piwiwiwi Camper Van Rentals, Te Kuiti Tyres, Te Kuiti Fishing Supplies, Raglan Kopua Holiday Park Security Team, Gliding Matamata, and a special mention to Jane Galloway – who donated 9 beautiful prints, which raised a whopping $1000!

We would also like to thank The Raglan Pharmacy for supplying us with all the prizes for our Miss Raglan/ Mr Muscle contest.

Kind regards Rob and Mary Clark (Managers), Jo Hamblyn (Assistant Manager) and the staff of the Raglan Kopua Holiday Park

APPLIANCES

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PH: Rob - 07 825 6828 or 021 957 745 or raglandiggers@clearnet.co.nz

Registered Electrician Domestic.

Commercial Rural From small repairs to full installations

Mark Milner - 027sparky5 0277727595 after hours 07 825 0915 electrician1@rocketmail.com

ELECTRICIANS/HEATING

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PLUMBING & GAS SERVICES DAMON CURSONS

Craftsman Plumber & Gasfitter. Reg. Drainlayer New Housing Alterations Drainlaying Solar Installations Gas Appliance Servicing Maintenance

Phone: 07 825 5251 Damon: 027 666 1318 Matt: 027 493 9502 PO Box 15477, Dinsdale, Hamilon

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENTS

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE & IMPROVEMENTS â&#x20AC;˘ Concreting/ Pathways etc â&#x20AC;˘ Garden Fences â&#x20AC;˘ Landscaping â&#x20AC;˘ Garden Tidy Ups â&#x20AC;˘ Gates

â&#x20AC;˘ Tree Work Felling & Planting â&#x20AC;˘ Decking â&#x20AC;˘ Retaining Walls â&#x20AC;˘ Painting â&#x20AC;˘ General Repairs

Cliff Hosking Mob: 027 631 8677

ROOFING

Ă&#x;Ă&#x; skim coating Ă&#x;Ă&#x; cove Ă&#x;Ă&#x; square stop Ă&#x;Ă&#x; renovations or new homes

021 821 197

BUILDERS

LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES â&#x20AC;˘ quality new homes â&#x20AC;˘ alterations / fencing/ decks â&#x20AC;˘ plan service available 20+ years building in Raglan for free quotes & quality workmanship PHONEPH MARK 0274 912912 911911 A/HA/H 825 825 00690069 MARK 0274 ROB 027 550 6080 EE robthebuilder@xtra.co.nz PH ROB 027 550 6080 robthebuilder@xtra.co.nz

DRAINAGE / EXCAVATION

CENTRAL DRAINAGE

RAGLAN APPLIANCE SERVICING Authorised Service Centre

NEW ROOFS REPAIRS

RE ROOFS SPOUTING

Reliable quality service Locally owned and operated PHONE ROSS 021 782 280 07 825 8678

LAWNS / LANDSCAPING

TILING

this space could be yours STENDY ELECTRICAL 021 40 44 50 - 07 825 0214 fax: 07 825 0215 PO Box 79 Raglan email: stendynz@actrix.co.nz

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THURS 8.00AM TE UKU BEGINNERS YOGA CLASS @ THE TE UKU HALL - opposite the Te Uku 4-Square. All welcome.

THURS 12 DEC @ THE RAGLAN CLUB. Euchre. All welcome.

6pm.

THURS @ Raglan Community House 10 - 1pm CV Writing Assistance.

FREE. All welcome. Appts required. Ph 825 8142.

MON 16 JAN @ THE RAGLAN CLUB. 500 cards, 1pm.

TUESDAYS @ Raglan Club -- Texas Hold’em 6.30pm.

WED 18 JAN RAGLAN RAMBLERS north Hamilton – bring lunch to explore the gullies and riverside tracks, which largely avoid the 160,000 who live around them.

WED 18 JAN @ BLACKSAND CAFÉ.

Knitting Circle from 9.30am. All welcome!

WED 18 JAN @ Raglan Club, Fun Quiz 6:45pm.

RAGLAN LIGHT EXERCISE GROUP. Meets Mon, Wed & Thurs 10-11am @ the Old Gospel Hall, Raglan West.

HEALING ROOMS open again Feb. Need prayer phone Eric 825 7286.

MOVIES @ THE OLD SCHOOL. Thurs 19 Jan 5.30pm and Fri 20 5.30pm +8.30pm. Eco Pirate (2011 - M). Ph 825 0023.

Kids Holiday Programme with Chris Mitchell + Yann Bordier 9-13 Jan: Arts Discovery Week! and 23-27 Jan Raglan Bay and Art Week 9.00am – 3.00pm. $17 for a half day, $29 a day or $140 for the week.

NB: $10 additional cost for harbour cruise. (subsidies may be available – please ask) Register at Old School Arts Centre, Stewart St. Info Ph 825 0023 or www.raglanartscentre. co.nz

THURS 12 JAN @ YOT Club Midge McCleary.

Jazzy, funky, blues guitar.

9pm.

FRI 13 JAN @ YOT Club, Yebiisu with Harvey Knows A Killer, 9pm, $10.

FRI 13 JAN @ Raglan Club Tastybrown, 7.30 ‘til late.

SAT 14 JAN @ YOT Club Tiki Taane with DJ Sambora & DJ Overkill, 10pm, $20 pre-sales $25 door.

SUN 15 JAN @ YOT Club, Raglan Sunday Sessions, with live DJs and guests, free till 4pm. Then KILLAMANRARO, $10 entry from 9pm.

TUE 17 JAN @ Orca Restaurant & Bar. Matiu The Hook Te Huki. Soulful Roots.

$10 cover charge.

SUN 29 JAN @ YOT CLUB. Batucada Sound Machine.

World/ Latin/Funk. 9:30pm $20/$25 tickets at GAG Surf shop.

Courses, classes & workshops THURS 8.00AM. TE UKU Yoga Teacher) parito@ BEGINNERS YOGA clear.net.nz/8258993/ CLASS @ the Te Uku www.parito.co.nz Hall opposite the Te Uku TRX Circuit Classes 4-Square. All welcome.

MEDIC FIRST AID CLASSES. Workplace first aid. Ph 027 231 8805.

YOGA AND MEDITATION for well-being of body, mind and spirit. Summer Retreats and Classes at Parito Yoga Retreat, Ruapuke.

Contact Atmavidya (Accredited and Affiliated Satyananda

For Sale LIVESTOCK + PET FOOD AVAILABLE NOW AT YOUR LOCAL FEED STORE

**New Products** Organic Chicken Layer Pellets Kitty Kibble Cat Food Box 1 Dog Food Calf Salts ** Local Favourites** Calf Milkpowder Anlamb Lamb Milk Calf Pellets Horse Meal & Chaff Layer Pellets Pig Grower Pellets Chook Chow Scotties Dog Biscuits Rabbit Pellets Wild Bird & Aviary Mix EFTPOS AVAILABLE

Flowers Lilypot Florist * Fresh flowers * Send flowers * Potted plants 021 448 104 2 Wallis Street

Great Summer Reads Bikinis, Sunglasses & ... Summer Sale on clothing & shoes

Whale Bay Fitness Studio

HOUSE WANTED, 2 year minimum lease. Single, mature, professional woman.

Having sold own home am looking for a rental property to reside in until moving to Australia.

Ph 8255742.

4 BEDROOM HOUSE wanted for an awesome family.

Needing long term, no pets, just kids. Ph Dani and Dru 0220645793.

Memorial

Formerly Raglan Info Center

Ph 021 363465 or admin@shoreline.net.nz

Casual Work Wanted

3205 SH23, Te Uku www.mirofeeds.co.nz

Situations Vacant

Public Notices CAR BOOT SALE - RAGLAN CLUB CARPARK Saturday 14 January 2012, 9am to 1pm. Site Donation : $5 per carpark. Organised

by Raglan Residents & Ratepayers Assn President Bob MacLeod. Ph 825 8041.

NEW YEAR!

DRIP FREE PLUMBING

NANNY WANTED for gorgeous 19 monthold twins: Mon, Tues & Thurs - approx 30 For Hire hours per week. Also F L O O R S A N D I N G includes dropping off EQUIPMENT for hire. and picking up a 3yo Ph Raglan Flooring 825 from local kindy. Call Kids at Home on 0800 8777.

543 728.

BOUNCY CASTLE, Great entertainment Wanted to Rent for the kids, call Vicki 8257575.

WORKING COUPLE

To Let LOFT APARTMENT. Water and bush views, private situation, fully furnished, all services included in rent $220 per week, available now. Ph 8258904 or 0226042251.

looking for 2 bedroom house to rent long term from the end of January.

Good references.

Phone or text Jules 021 254 1600.

SPECIALIST IN PLUMBING, ROOFING AND DRAINLAYING.

HARLEY FIELD Greenslade Rd, Raglan PH: 021 127 5486 EMAIL: DRIPFREE@XTRA.CO.NZ

CALL NOW

Tiger or Ray 0800 668 833 027 433 3338 or 07 823 6500

Whakaaturangi Hui a Hapuu KAITIAKI MANAGEMENT TRUST – ELECTION OF TRUSTEES For Sale QUEEN SIZE BED $250. Single bed, $120. Both in excellent condition.

Dressing table $80.

Chest of drawers, $80.

Bedside drawers, $20.

Bronze aluminum window 1250mm x 1800mm, $150. Ph 8257373.

T A H I T I A N U K E L E L E S , b e a u t i f u l , handcrafted, 8 strings. Right Up My Alley, Volcom Lane. www.ruma.co.nz

Public Notices

W A T E R M A N , JASON ERIC PETCHELL. Passed away January 10th To Let 2011.

In loving memory of our 3 BEDROOM HOUSE, sunny decks, private, amazing dad, brother long term, references. and son. We miss your wonderful smile Ph 027 540 7422.

Jason and think of you everyday. You remain in our hearts forever.

COMMERCIAL/ RETAIL Love, Adeline, Henry, SHOP PREMISES Shawn, Mum and Raglan CBD, 84 SQM Dad.

NOW OPEN MONDAY­ FRIDAY 9am ­ 4pm sales@mirofeeds.co.nz

Public Notices

Call Tom, 825 0404 www.whalebayfitness.com

DB CONTRACTING +Fert spreading +Weed spraying +Conventional bailing.

Ph Daniel 021722087.

BOOKKEEPING SERVICES- Invoices, GST, EOM Statements, Phone Dee 8257313, 0226166724.

07 825 5812

For Sale

One hour cardio/ strength focus.

Mon-Thurs, 6-7pm Fri, 11am-12 Must Pre-Book, max 3 per class.

Wanted to Rent

Date: Saturday January 14, 2012 Time: 10.00am – 2.00pm Venue: Waikaretu Hall, Waikaretu Valley Road, Waikaretu Lunch provided Contact Energy Ltd invites Ngati Tahinga and Tainui Aawhiro to a hui to elect trustees to the Kaitiaki Management Trust.

Under resource consents granted for Hauaauru Maa Raki (“HMR”) Wind Farm, Contact is required to establish and fund a Kaitiaki Management Trust. The Trust shall be formed by up to four tangata whenua Trustees appointed by Ngati Tahinga and Tainui Aawhiro and up to two Trustees appointed by Contact.

This is an important hui for those that whakapapa to the cultural landscape in the HMR Wind Farm project area.

No proxies, no power of attorneys For information: Simon Bendall, (06) 834 4098 or email simon.bendall@emslimited.co.nz

CARPET CLEANING SPECIAL! 3 Bedroom House

$120 Text or Phone 0274 708 481

Interested in becoming an Educarer for Bizzy Buddyz?

Do you want to work from home? Are you a parent wanting more social interaction for your preschooler?

Do enjoy working with and along side children? Why not become an educarer with Bizzy Buddyz Home Based Childcare.

We offer a competitive payment rate with an extensive toy library, training provisions, medical insurance and on going support.

Please enquire now!

0800 084 314 or (07) 960 9040

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Open Homes Raglan Real Estate Ltd Licenced (REAA 2008)

AUCTION Fri 3rd February 2012 !"#$%"&'(")*+,-"./01-2"34"567"8,2"&'9:'; NEW BEGINNINGS

Saturday 2pm - 66b Upper Wainui Rd Sunday 2pm - 69d Otonga Valley Rd

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY

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Prior Auction offers considered.

Prior Auction offers considered.

OPEN

ID#RAG20938

OPEN HOME Saturday 11am 297 Te Papatapu Road

ID#RAG20952

TOP SHELF PROPERTY

STEP INTO THE MARKET

=1+*)/N*+&#%3%4-#"1%3&1N)/&1)3+&*)11*%&N-(%&N"/& all you need. With two bedrooms inside the house and an additional room outside you will enjoy the open plan living and fully fenced section. Relax on the lovely decking while enjoying the easy care section. ?3%"*&-CC-#102)1+&'-#&+-0&1-&%21%#&1N%&'"/1R growing market in Raglan!

Prior Auction offers considered.

OPEN HOME

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RAG#20923

OPEN HOME Saturday 1pm 23a Violet Street

ID#RAG20964

4 bedroom home with endless options Wonderful family home Modern new kitchen Large double garaging and workshop Large shade houses with irrigation throughout 1212m² of land Prior Auction offers considered.

SN)/&E&H%3#--(&.%"1N%#H-"#3&N-(%&N"/& ("2+&$#%"1&'%"10#%/T&F-0H*%&$"#"$)2$ <&H%3#--(/&.)1N&%2/0)1%&L&'"()*+&H"1N#--( U"1)8%&1)(H%#&,--#)2$ Private off road location Just a walk to the beach, on the bus route.

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OPEN HOME

ID#RAG20907

Saturday 1pm 10 Violet Street

OPEN HOME Saturday 2pm 55 Government Road

MAKE ME YOUR OWN – I’M RATHER SPECIAL!!

WATER & MOUNTAIN

Located close to town & beach. This is a 2 bedroom immaculate home, fully lockable garage .)1N&C-.%#P&Q*%8"1%3&"23&/022+9&-2*+&()201%/&1-& the nearest beach & town centre. The house has C-*)/N%3&1)(H%#&,--#)2$9&)/&'0**+&)2/0*"1%39&2%.*+& roofed, newly painted and has a newly decked spa pool area. The easy care, fully fenced section will make this home a pleasure to live in.

Prior Auction offers considered.

Sunday 1pm ID#RAG20968 19 Manukau Road

Four double bedroom home on 625m² Two large living areas, 2 ½ bathrooms Fantastic designer kitchen, entertainer’s oven !"#$%&'"()*+&"#%"&,-./&-01&1-&/022+&3%45 or alfresco dining 6*-#)-0/&712&8)%./9&("$2):4%21&/02/%1/ & a glimpse of the harbour.

Prior Auction offers considered.

OPEN HOME

ID#RAG20886

OCEAN RETREAT BUSH BABY

OPEN HOME Sunday 1pm 1 Seabreeze Way

TOO GOOD TO MISS!

A slice of Raglan’s best real estate nestled into 2"1)8%&H0/N&/0##-023/&2%"#&ON"*%&A"+P&7"/1%#& bedroom has its own private decking and huge 8)%./P&&<23&#--(D&/1-#"$%D&*"023#+D&/103)-P& Open plan living with cosy wood burner with wet back & sun drenched decking enjoying $-#$%-0/&-4%"2&"23&H0/N&8)%./P&&>)3%&"."+9& holiday ambiance. =)10"1%3&-2 1258m².

Sunday 1pm

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Prior Auction offers considered.

OPEN HOME

ID#RAG20965

Saturday 1pm 6 Violet Street

SIZE IS NOT A PROBLEM

WOODEN IT BE NICE

ID#RAG20963

HOME

Saturday 12pm 335 Wainui Road

ID#RAG20933

150 Whaanga Road

OPEN HOME Sunday 2pm 16 Stewart Street

SHORT NOTICE AUCTION! 5 o’clock Saturday 21st January, Ray White Office. Be There!!!

RAGLAN RUSTIC REAL ESTATE A-"#3&"23&H"11%2&#0/1)4&N-0/%&C*0/&"&/%C"#"1%&*"#$%& H"#2&.)1N&"3`-)2)2$&4"#C-#1&R&)3%"*&"/&"&.-#5/N-CD&/103)-P The main house has one large bedroom which could H%&4-28%#1%3&)21-&1.-a&C*0/&-2%&/)2$*%&H%3#--(D&-':4%& "#%"P&>0$%&C-1%21)"*&'-#&)(C#-8%(%21P ^<bE(_&/%41)-2 Q/1"H*)/N%3&-#4N"#3&"23&%c1%2/)8%*+&C*"21%3P !)/1%2&1-&1N%&/-023&-'&1N%&/0#'&R&J%#+&4*-/%&"44%//&1-& beach and surf, only minutes to Raglan town.

Prior Auction Offers considered.

Phone now for an appointment to view.

ID#RAG20984

Phone now for an appointment to view 448 Wainui Road 21 Bow St, Raglan Phone: 07 825 8669 Fax: 07 825 7410 Website: www.rwraglan.co.nz Email: raglan.nz@raywhite.com

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