Raglan Chronicle

THE RAGLAN

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23th January 2014 - Issue #377

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Tainui surf comp

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Surfing Nationals

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What’s on

Open Homes Raglan Real Estate Ltd Licenced (REAA 2008)

Open Homes

Saturday 2pm - 9c East Street

Raglan Real Estate Ltd Licenced (REAA 2008)

Saturday 2pm - 9c East Street

Sunday 2pm - 69d Otonga Valley Rd

AUCTION Fri 3rd February 2012 - 6pm Ray Office, 21 Bow St, Raglan AUCTION FriWhite 3rd February 2012 - 6pm Ray White Office, 21 Bow St, Raglan NEW BEGINNINGS Solid brick 3 brm family home in rural setting Office & rumpus, single garage, internal access Plumbed shed (potential ancillary unit), well planted garden 3973m² fenced & ready for a new family

30 Cambrae Rd

Prior Auction offers considered.

ID#RAG20938

OPEN HOME Saturday 11am 297 Te Papatapu Road

TOP SHELF PROPERTY

Fabulous family living / Easy care garden EASY DECISION HERE $329,000 3 dble brms + office, entertainers kitchen

NEW BEGINNINGS

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY

Solid brick 3 brm family home in rural settingHouse In 2 Legal Flats • 2 Storey Office & rumpus, single garage, internal access

9b297Saturday Norrie Ave 11am ID#RAG20952 Te Papatapu Road

TOP SHELF PROPERTY

• 2 Storey House In 2 Legal Flats

• 2 Brm Flat Upstairs / 3 Brm Flat Downstairs

• Panoramic Harbour & Mountain Views Plumbed shed (potential ancillary unit), • 2 Acre + Lifestyle Block – Prime Location well planted garden • Single Garage & Storage Shed 3973m² fenced & ready for a new family Prior Auction offers Prior Auction offers considered.

OPEN HOME considered.

OPEN HOME

ID#RAG20938

Saturday 12pm 335 Wainui Road

STEP INTO THE MARKET

Stylishly redecorated this tidy little home has CLOSE TOWN $279,000 Fabulous familyTO living / Easy care garden all you need. With two bedrooms inside the

• 2 Brm Flat Upstairs / 3 Brm Flat Downstairs • Panoramic Harbour & Mountain Views

Large paved entertainment area

Double garaging with internal access views from the deck wrought iron gates.

Prior Auction offers • Large master bedroom upstairs considered • Situated on 640m2 OPEN HOME Saturday 1pm RAG#20923 with open plan living 23a Violet Street • 2 bedrooms downstairs WOODEN IT BE NICE ID#RAG21451

• Single Garage & Storage Shed Prior Auction offers considered.

OPEN

OPEN HOMEID#RAG20952 Saturday 11am

This 3 bedroom weatherboard home has many great features: Double garaging 2 bedrooms with ensuite + family bathroom Native timber flooring Private off road location Just a walk to the beach, on the bus route.

Wonderful family home/ investment/ rental (Currently rented $300/wk) Prior Auction offers considered.

OPEN HOME

house and an additional room outside you 3 dble brms + office, entertainers kitchen will enjoy the open plan living and fully fenced Sun drenched open plan living & decks section. Relax on the lovely decking while Large paved entertainment area enjoying the easy care section.

Ideal opportunity for you to enter the fastDouble garaging with internal access growing market in Raglan!

Prior Auction offers Prior Auction offers considered. considered OPEN HOME

‘tropical’ atmosphere.

• 2 brm cottage ideally located OPEN HOME ID#RAG20964 close to town Saturday 1pm RAG#20923 23a Violet Street

for first home buyers.

Saturday 1pm 6 Violet Street

• Estuary and mountain views.

SIZE IS NOT A PROBLEM

WOODEN IT BE NICE 4 bedroom home with endless options

This 3 bedroom weatherboard home has Wonderful family home many great features: Double garaging Modern new kitchen 2 bedrooms with ensuite + family bathroom Large double garaging and workshop Native timber flooring Large shade houses with irrigation Private off road location Just a walk to the beach, on the busthroughout route.

Wonderful family home/ investment/1212m² rental of land (Currently rented $300/wk) Prior Auction offers Prior Auction offers considered. considered.

ID#RAG20907 OPEN HOME OPEN HOME

Saturday 1pm

Saturday 2pm

HOME

Saturday 12pm 335 Wainui Road

STEP INTO THE MARKET

NEW SERVICES! - VAN DELIVERIES

Departing Returning/Arriving Morning: 8.00am 11.00am Afternoon: 1.30pm 4.30pm

Stylishly redecorated this tidy little home has 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.

Ideal opportunity for you to enter the fastgrowing market in Raglan!

Prior Auction offers considered.

OPEN HOME

ID#RAG20964

Local Business Serving Raglan District Since 1996

Saturday 1pm 6 Violet Street

ID#RAG21539 SIZE IS NOT A PROBLEM

Ray White Office, 21 Bow St Raglan ph: 07 825 8669.

ID#RAG20963

TRUCK & VAN DELIVERIES

• 2 Acre + Lifestyle Block – Prime Location

• 1950’s home with a European • Located in popular Cambrae Rd • Walk through the gate into the • Perfect for weekend getaways, secluded garden & enjoy the holiday lets, permanent rental or feeling as you arrive at the • Nestled in native bush, water Sun drenched open plan living & decks

Sunday 2pm - 69d Otonga Valley Rd

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.

ID#RAG20907

OPEN HOME

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dining guide

Cover Fallenfront frontman, Steve Crowhurst.

Banteay Srey Cambodian Restaurant. Dine in or takeaway. 23 Bow Street........825 0952

Jo’s Takeaways. Te Kopua Domain......................................................825 8761

Should you wish to aquire any images from this week’s Chronicle - please contact us on 825 7076 or email your request to info@raglanchronicle.co.nz

Manu Bay Fishing Contest

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Marlin Cafe & Grill. Dine in. On the Wharf...........................................825 0010

The Shack. Dine in or Takeaway. 19 Bow Street..................................825 0027

The Raglan Club. Dine in or Takeaway. 22-24 Bow Street.................. 825 8278

Annual

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on the Sunday of Auckland Anniversary Weekend the 26th January.

This is the major fundraiser to provide for the expenses incurred by the Raglan Sport Fishing Club for the upkeep of the Manu Bay Boat Ramp and surrounding area. Our recent working bee was an example of what funds are used for.

This year we are going to be facing huge maintenance work at the ramp and this is going to cost big bucks.

Entry is only $40.00 per boat. Tickets will be on sale from 6.00 a.m. on the day from Manu Bay, Kopua and Wharf boat ramps. There are prizes for the

following categories: Snapper, Trevally, Y/T Kingfish, Kahawai, Tuna, Marlin and Crayfish (Dive only) All you need are life jackets for everyone onboard and an operational VHF radio.

The Raglan Sport Fishing Club has weighed the first marlin for Raglan on Sunday 19 January caught by Brett Bennett weighing 104.6, which by fluke of chance is the same weight as the last of the season 2013. This fish has been quickly followed

by Owen Scott on the 20th January with a fish weighing 100.6 kg, there are plenty of SK Tuna and Albacore out there too.

The Raglan Sport Fishing Club would like to remind everyone that, when releasing fish, to do so with care.

Remember they are our future fishery.

Sheryl Hart - Secretary/Weigh master

WeatherMap - New Zealand weather forecasts

RAGLAN TRUST HOSPITAL

http://www.weathermap.co.nz/?p=raglan

From Left Angler Brent Bennett, crew Maurice Ngaia.

Raglan Weather & Tides Mass from Christmas till the end of January will be in the Raglan church (cnr James & Wallis Sts)

Caring for the ones you love 27 - 29 Manukau Road Ph. 07 825 8306 Fax: 07 825 8855 Email: raglantrust@xtra.co.nz

SATURDAYS at 5 pm.

Further information: Phone Raglan 825 8135

Contact: Administrator Jan Mitchell ph 825 5122

Check www.weathermap.co.nz for latest forecasts Forecast generated on Wednesday 22 January Max Summary Wind Waves* Tides* temp

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Online streetwear venture riding wave in Raglan Hayley Willers LLB 07 834 6253 or 021 868 950 Living locally and available to see clients in Raglan by appointment

Steve Crowhurst at the helm of online streetwear store, Fallenfront.

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hale Bay resident Steve Crowhurst hasn’t looked back since the day he “took the big punt”, quit his job in the south of England and returned to Raglan to set up his own online streetwear company. Now he’s getting close on 40,000 visits a month to his website Fallenfront and hopes to grow the business to become a leader in men’s fashion in New Zealand.

The 31-year-old Otago University graduate – schooled at Te Mata, looks to be well on the way.

He set up shop barely 18 months ago and now stocks, for the 16 to 30-year-old male, lifestyle clothing from premium brands like I Love Ugly, Huffer, Just Another Fisherman and Ksubi – an Aussie fashion label specialising in denim and accessories.

A quick look at the website shows new-style pants, shorts, singlets, tees, denim and caps on offer. Shoes from Urge and New Balance complement the clothing range, and there are accessories such as sunnies and wallets to add to the online shopping experience.

“I pinched myself I was able to establish a new company,” the 31-yearold told the Chronicle last weekend, just back in town after attending the Big Day Out in Auckland.

“But doing it out of Raglan … that’s magic!”

Steve’s not new to the clothing industry – in fact he has seven years’ experience under his…er… belt.

First, fresh out of university, he worked in the manufacturing side of Adidas NZ. “I was quite young,” he admits. But as production manager in charge of 80 staff, the job suited him. “Good job, good pay, nice Auckland lifestyle.” And worth putting off a planned overseas surfing trip for, he adds.

Steve then moved into sales for Dickies clothing in Parnell and organised his OE to Central America. During that trip he got a call from the Adidas manufacturing plant asking could he do some contract work in China. “So they put me up in an apartment (in Shanghai) and I worked as a quality consultant between New Zealand and the Chinese factory.”

Steve’s contract finished the day before the Beijing 2008 Olympics opened, he recalls, allowing him to cash in on the thrill of attending the Games.

Work took him next to Cornwall – “right on the beach” – in the south of England where Steve was looking after sales for Quicksilver, a global company billed as the ‘premium youth lifestyle and culture clothing brand’.

That was where he was selling to big, online companies and saw not only the opportunity to do the same thing in New Zealand but “more importantly to do it right out of Raglan, my hometown where I wanted to be”.

Steve planned his move back in 2012 while in the UK, then took the punt. It’s paid off. And the cool thing, he says, is he’s not limited geographically. “The whole of New Zealand’s my market … and the world.”

Overseas sales can account for as much as 20 percent of his monthly orders, he says.

Visits to the Fallenfront site in December last year were at 36,000 – up from 11,000 in the same month the year before. While every visit will not convert into a sale, he explains, if the website’s good you get a higher conversion rate and that of course boosts turnover and profitability.

Most Fallenfront visits come from New Zealand, Australia, the US and the UK, he adds.

Steve’s now focused on expanding his range, and can employ a few young locals to help him along the way. He’s delighted with the steady growth so far, he says, which is dependent on demand as the Kiwi consumer becomes more aware of online shopping.

The hardest thing about being a retailer, he reckons, is deciding how much stock to get from his mostly New Zealand wholesalers. “All my money’s tied up in stock and that’s the scary thing.”

But he likes to offer the best deal he can to buyers which means free overnight shipping in New Zealand – with one to two days to Australian customers, three to five days to the rest of the world – and free returns.

The customer need never worry it’s not going to fit right, says Steve of his clothing range. “And that’s the hardest thing about buying online.” E Symes

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12 Wallis St PO Box 164 RAGLAN

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New fronts in battle against seabed drilling, mining threats Dr Oliver Russell, Dr. Damian Kitcheman, Dr. Marcia Mitchley

10 Bankart Street, Raglan

Protestors at Banners on the Beach last year.

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he public protests have quietened down and Anadarko’s drillship may be about to leave Raglan waters but the fight against both deep-sea oil drilling and seabed mining continues unabated on myriad fronts.

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As the Noble Bob Douglas gets set to weigh anchor at the end of the month and head to the site of its next prospect off the Otago Coast, the Green Party is promoting an “Anadarko – wish you weren’t here” campaign around the country and Greenpeace – thwarted before Christmas in its High Court bid for an injunction against the Texas-based multinational – has mounted a television advertising campaign against oil drilling.

The Greens took their campaign last Saturday to Mount Maunganui, the home territory of Energy and Resources Minister Simon Bridges who was insisting at the weekend that the clear view of his Tauranga electorate was that there should be “sensible economic development”.

Meanwhile the ironsand mining issue has reached what Kiwis Against Seabed Mining president Phil McCabe describes as a “critical stage” for the west coast.

The Raglan-based environmentalist says thanks to an Environmental Protection Agency stuff-up, the submissions period over Trans-Tasman Resources’

New Zealand directors – had been awarded taxpayer funding of up to $5 million a year for up to five years.

The funding announced by Science and Innovation Minister, part of an assistance package for 31 “New Zealand” companies, is ostensibly for research and development but Phil says in TTR’s case it will “facilitate the destruction of the west coast marine environment and send all the profits offshore.

“This for a highly contentious activity that has not even gone through the consenting stage,” he says. “It certainly is a novel, innovative and in my view scandalous way to destroy New Zealand’s marine environment.”

Meanwhile the Environmental Defence Society has hit out at the “low threshold” for offshore drilling operations set by last month’s court ruling against Greenpeace. Society chairman Gary Taylor says there seems to be a “trust us – we know what we are doing” attitude over how an oil spill would be handled.

The society is also concerned that any opportunity for public and independent expert input will disappear under proposed regulations to accompany the Exclusive Economic Zone Act. The draft regulations – out for public comment until January 31 – would make offshore exploratory drilling a non-notified activity. – A.T.

‘Green dinners’ back on menu Raglan Green Party members and supporters will launch their election year programme with one of their popular ‘green dinners’, informal potluck gatherings to which all comers are welcome.

But the meeting next Wednesday will also include the official selection

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application for a marine consent to mine ironsands in the South Taranaki Bight has been extended to next Tuesday, “which is great for those who didn’t get a chance to put their views into a submission pre-Christmas”.

KASM has been working hard assessing the scientific information supporting the application and preparing for the EPA hearing, which is now due to start by March 10.

“This hearing is undeniably the most important part of what has been a two-year campaign against TTR’s proposal … if TTR gains consent for this precedentsetting application there is little doubt we will see the gates open for the rest of the [west] coast.”

Phil says.

He reveals KASM is seriously in need of financial support so it can pay marine scientists and its legal team for their work. The group has a target of $60,000 from public donations, but points out that “every bit helps” and that people can donate through “givealittle” on KASM’s website.

KASM’s also seeking up to $40,000 from the Environment Ministry’s environmental legal fund.

“We’ve been deemed eligible for it but are getting a bit of a runaround from the ministry,” he says.

Against that, KASM was shocked to learn last week that TTR – which is foreign-owned and not listed in the NZX but has a former National Government prime minister as one of its two

of a Green candidate to contest the Taranake-King Country electorate.

Robert Moore, a frequent visitor to Raglan who plans to move here later in the year, is among the nominees. While only full members of the Green Party can vote, if you are interested in finding out more about the party, the people and the policies, you are welcome to

come along– and to participate fully in the always-delicious shared meal and discussion about plans for the year ahead.

The meeting will be held at 41 Point Street (long driveway but excellent parking at the top), 6.15pm on Wednesday 29 January. Call John on 825 7866 or Judith 825 0550.

Billy bowls over opposition to take third title

Early Learning Centre opens its doors

Last weekends blessing in action

Billy Stairmand competing at the 2014 National Surfing Championships at Kaiaua Bay north of Gisborne. Image credit: Col/Surf2Surf.com

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illy Stairmand of Raglan has claimed his third national title winning the 2014 National Surfing Championships today (Saturday 18th January).

He was joined by Grace Spiers of Whangamata who won her first title in the Open Women’s Division.

With the massive weather system rolling through the Gisborne region overnight, a move up the coast to Kaiaua Bay just north of Tologa Bay was required to finish the event.

The primary venue of Makorori was too big to surf and severely affected by strong southwest winds. Stairmand, in what many described as the ultimate final, finished with a 15.07 point heat total leaving his opponents needing near perfect rides to match him.

“I am stoked, I always get good results down here for some reason, there are always waves and heaps of the boys live down here so I like coming down” said Stairmand as he exited the water.

It was Stairmand’s third title having won in Gisborne in 2010 and again in Piha in 2012.

“The first time I won the Nationals was in Gisborne so to get my third here is pretty sweet” he added. Stairmand adjusted best to the difficult 1.0m – 1.5m beach break conditions opting to surf in a left hand rip-bowl that allowed him to unleash his potent backhand attack.

“I saw this left out there all day and went out there and tried to get as many waves as possible, I almost got 15 waves and there were a couple of good ones in there. I mean Makorori was 16ft today so it was good to come around here and surf some fun little waves. Everyone has to surf the same conditions, I was frothing no matter what cos I was keen to win so yeah, I am real happy,” said Stairmand.

Placing second in the final was the underdog Bobby Hansen (Gis) who scored 11.50 points out of a possible 20. Hansen led early in the 30 minute final but could not match Stairmand by the end of the heat.

Placing third in the final was Maz Quinn (Gis) who sat on the same peak as Stairmand for much of the final.

Grace Spiers claimed a well-deserved title in the Open Women’s Division which was almost not to be as she revealed post final. “I wasn’t expecting too much of myself at this event and I was actually thinking of not coming down to Gisborne and competing because of my arm that I broke late last year” she explained.

Other notable results posted by Raglan competitors include: Alexis Poulter (4th Open Women’s, 1st Women’s Longboard, 1st Women’s SUP), Daniel Kereopa ( 2nd Men’s SUP), Ben Poulter (2nd Men’s Longboard), Taylor Hutchison (3rd Junior Longboard) and Geoff Hutchison (3rd Over 50 Men’s).

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Singles bowls champs – a family affair

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oon to open its doors to the Raglan community is Lets Grow Early Learning Centre. Lets Grow is a new purpose built centre for children 0 - 5 years old.

Located on the corner of Wainui Road and Riria Kereopa Memorial drive next door to new cafe Rock-it, you only need to drive past to discover the centre utilises natural elements for exploration and play - drift wood sandpits, an organic garden and orchard and differing natural rocks.

The centre, due to open in February 2014, will be open Monday - Friday 7.30am - 6pm, and 8am - 4pm on Saturdays. All meals and snacks will be provided and prepared by a local macrobiotic trained chef.

Auckland Anniversary weekend lineup at the Yot Club

Concord Dawn to play the YOT Club on Friday..

January almost coming to an W ith end, we’ve got some great gigs

lined up at the Yot Club for the long weekend.

L to R: Ryan, Kyle and Jack Peel take first, second and third place.

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taking out last weekend’s Junior Singles championships at Raglan Bowling Club.

As it turned out, top honours of first, second and third place went to 16 year old Kyle Peel, 14 year old Ryan Peel and Dad Jack respectively.

The marathon final went for 28 ends and over two hours in sweltering conditions with only a point or two difference between the points for most of the game.

While relatively new to the game, the Peels have taken to the game with a vengeance. The boys’ grandmother has been a top Taranaki rep bowler and umpire for years.

Junior women’s singles went to Ashleigh Jeffcoat who also took out the open singles title the weekend before. She continues to display stunning bowling form this season.

Raglan bowling club is always happy to introduce school-age students to the game. For further details phone the club and leave your contact details. Ph: 07 825 8442.

Local business owners Kylie and Aaron have emphasised their vision for Lets Grow to be a quality service and endeavor to provide something extra for the families of Raglan.

The centre’s curriculum will be based on Te Whāriki, the Early Childhood curriculum, interwoven with some elements of Steiners philosophy and their own Early Childhood environmental education. Children at the centre will learn about sustainability, part of their daily routine will include attending to the centres worm farm, organic gardens and orchard and composting the scraps from the kitchen.

Parents can make enquires by popping into the centre or calling 825 7367.

Lets Grow would like to thank the Mathers Builders team and tradespeople and HVC consulting for their great work on the centre build.

Kicking things off on Thursday night, Canadian rockers Ocean Full of Fins bring you some live music for your aural pleasure. Drawing inspiration from the legends of rock and roll, Ocean Full of Fins embodies a soulful rhythm that echoes a sound of timeless melodies. Supported by All the Wrong Reasons and Freaky Meat, this event is free entry – don’t miss it!

Friday 24 Jan: Pioneers of drum and bass in New Zealand, and with a musical pedigree spreading over 15 years , Concord Dawn are one of New Zealand’s greatest musical exports . Currently on holiday from their base in Vienna, Concord Dawn will be bringing their world renowned brand of drum and bass to the YOT Club this Friday.

Saturday 25 Jan: 8forty8 are regarded by many as New Zealand’s premier Classic Rock act. Members have played for artists such as Deep Purple bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes, and Manfred Mann’s Chris Thompson. A dynamic and powerful show, delivering your rock favourites, including

songs of Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple and more.

With a public holiday on Monday, Sunday Sessions will be a biggie this week, with Jamin-I, Tui Soundsystem featuring Raiza Biza on mic and Kaea on drums followed by bass culture specialist Tobi of Jafa Mafia in the club.

Expat North Londoner Tobi is the head of the Jafa Mafia sound system famed for his bass heavy sets. Expect another set from Sunday aftersessions resident Tobi heavy on the garage 2-step breaks tip.

Jafa Mafia are ruling Australasian sound clash champs and one of NZ’s finest owner operator Sound Systems. Covering reggae/dancehall and many bass music styles, Jafa Mafia deliver a mix that will get the Yot club bouncing. Dj’s Tobi, Kwinton and Chroniq in attendance for a reggae session in the courtyard during the day and full tilt mischief in the bar after 10pm.

And on Wednesday 29 January, Jonah Lake, who played before Christmas and impressed all with his collection of self composed acoustic reggae/surf songs and covers of classics will be returning for a performance and DJ set.

Check the YOT Club page on Facebook for details: www.facebook.com/YOTClubRaglan

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Next SuperGold Day, Tuesday, 28th January, 2014.

5% discount for Seniors on presentation of yourr

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Local, convenient & friendly Store Location: 16-18 Bow Street, Raglan. Phone 825 8300. Open 7.30am - 8pm, 7 Days. Specials available from Thursday, 23rd January until Sunday, 26th January 2014 or while stocks last. We reserve the right to limit quantities. All limits specified apply per customer per day. Trade not supplied. Prepared meals are serving suggestions only. Props not included. Certain products may not be available in all stores. Proprietary brands not for resale. Customer Support Freephone 0800 40 40 40.

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At all our SuperValue Supermarkets Petrol discount vouchers available instore.

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See customer service for excluded items and further details.

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Jazz supremo coming to town

Water saving tip #02

Acclaimed jazz musician Nathan Haines set to play at the Raglan Club.

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azz lovers are in for a real treat when internationally acclaimed New Zealand born instrumentalist Nathan Haines, along with a top supporting band and guests, perform at the Raglan Club on the evening of Saturday February 8.

Vocalist Kevin Mark Trail (singer for UK band ‘The Streets’) is joining Nathan at the one-off performance at the club.

Based in London since the mid 90’s Nathan retains strong links to his New Zealand roots and enjoys a loyal local following. Last year he won a Tui awards for his new release “The Poet’s Embrace.”

PR person for the concert is Raglanite Tom McCormick’s enthusiasm for the upcoming concert is palpable as he talks about the legendary Haines.

“It’s going to be a fabulous gig. This guy is world-class. Nathan’s played some amazing venues including world famous Ronnie Scotts jazz club in November. He’s performed at huge international festivals and clubs. We’re in for a real treat.”

Haines was originally classically trained on the flute and saxophone. Dad Kevin, an accomplished acoustic bassist in his own right, exposed his son to jazz music from icons like Miles Davis and John Coltrane.

For those less-versed in jazz, the concert is the perfect opportunity to experience this genre performed at the highest level.

Tickets for the concert cost $25 and can be bought at the Raglan Club, at Raglan Video, at Raglan Roast in Volcom Lane or at the door on the night.

Raglan Chronicle has two double-pass tickets to Nathan’s concert at Raglan Club.

To be in to win simply email us the answer to the following: Who is the guest vocalist that is accompanying Nathan Haines?

Please email your answer in the subject line of your email and don’t forget to give your contact name and phone number as well. Entries close 4 pm Tuesday February 4 and the lucky winners will be contacted by midday Wednesday February 5 and their names published in that week’s edition.

Sue Russell

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Feedback sought on the sale of legal highs in the Waikato district

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aikato District Council wants feedback from the public on a proposed Psychoactive Substances (Local Approved Products) Policy which aims to keep the sale of legal highs out of residential neighbourhoods and away from sensitive sites such as schools.

Artist Q + A JANE GALLOWAY - Artist and Designer What is your preferred medium and why?

There are just too many choices … If I could clone myself I would also be doing photography and installations but since there are never enough hours in the day I love whatever I am doing at the time – monoprints, watercolour, acrylic and collage as well as my digital prints.

The policy comes as a result of Council wanting to control the location of these premises within the district, as provided for in the new Psychoactive Substances Act 2013.

Under the Act, Council has no role in the issuing or enforcing of licenses and can only put a policy in place to approve locations where the products can be sold. Council cannot ban the sale of the legal highs outright.

Waikato District Council Acting Chief Executive Tony Whittaker said the Council’s preference would be for these products to be banned, however as the Act provides for them, Council must do its best by adopting a policy that helps protect the public.

A draft policy has been put together and proposes that premises selling legal highs be restricted to the central business areas of Ngaruawahia, Huntly, Raglan, Te Kauwhata and Tuakau and kept out of residential areas.

Mr Whittaker said these areas were identified as the safest place for legal highs to be sold as there is a more prominent police presence, CCTV monitoring as well as a higher volume of vehicle and pedestrian traffic.

Other restrictions outlined in the draft policy include:

• Legal high retailers are to operate at least 50 metres away from a sensitive site. These sites are listed in the proposed policy and have been identified for the following reasons: they are predominantly frequented by families and/ or people under 18 years old, are frequented by vulnerable members of the community or Council has aspirations for the site to be a family-friendly zone.

• Legal high retailers are to operate at least 100 metres away from another retailer of the same products.

Mr Whittaker said the reason for this is to reduce harm caused by the clustering of the activity.

“Clustering can lead to the development of a ‘red light’ zone, which can unintentionally change the character of that particular area in a negative way,” he said.

Mr Whittaker encouraged residents to have their say on the proposed policy.

“The sale of legal highs in our district is undesirable, however we believe we have put together a policy that protects our communities from this harmful activity the best we can, but we would like to hear from our residents. Their voice is very important when making these kind of decisions.”

Consultation on the proposed policy will take place from Tuesday 14 January to 17 February 2014.

A Statement of Proposal and a copy of the proposed policy can be viewed at all our offices and libraries, on our website www. waikatodistrict.govt.nz or by calling us on 0800 492 452, along with submission forms.

Entrance to library and council office becomes a ‘linger node’

SAM MATHERS - Acrylic & Oil Sticks Artist statement: My work is a visual diary of my travels around the world and day to day normal life experiences. They document the iconic and instantly recognizable as well as the odd and interesting. I’m fascinated by the back story – the cultural history behind the well-known images, along with scientific rules and the mechanics of how things work.

DENISE FORT - Black & White drawings on

canvas, wood, paper.

What inspires you generally?

Novelty. Travelling. Nature. Meeting people.

Brainstorming with friends. Sometimes partying.

Sometimes hibernating. Reading. Experiencing different lifestyles… living life to the fullest inspires me.

RICHARD PAGE - Sculptor What is your preferred medium?

Hard Stone - Basalt How would you describe your work?

Geometrically organic

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Merren Tait in the ‘linger node’ outside library and council space.

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ibraries have always been great places to while away the time – but now even the entranceway to the Raglan library and council office is being promoted as an area to linger a little longer.

It was place making guru David Engwicht who during a visit to town late last year came up with the idea of transforming public spaces into activity or “linger nodes”, and now Raglan has one after local library co-ordinator Merren Tait took his suggestion to heart.

The results of what Merren describes as a “community-driven” project to encourage residents and tourists to Raglan library are a not only a painted pathway on the concrete entranceway but also a collection of filled coffee-bean bags for backpackers to sit on as they hook into free Wi-Fi to contact their families and friends overseas.

The developments are designed to encourage people to stay in town a bit – to, well, linger or hang about a while – Merren told the Chronicle early this week as the concrete space filled up with young travellers intent on digital communication from the comfort of some very cool-looking beanbags.

And the blue-green strip painted on the concrete remained clear as it should, Merren pointed out, to make it easy for other people to enter and leave the library amid the throng of backpackers.

The coloured strip also represents the sea so there’s a “Raglan feel” about it, Merren explained.

The changes had been “really well received”, she said. They transform a bland concrete platform into a welcoming space and set the scene for further Engwicht-style improvements downtown, proving Raglan is not just about foot traffic.

Local businesses and individuals donated time and materials to the project. Soul Shoes provided the paint, Warehouse Building Supplies gave advice and tint for the paint and Sayer Landscape Supplies provided sand to make it a non-slip surface.

Meanwhile Trade Aid donated the coffee-bean bags and members of the public came up with fillings for them – from old pillows to plastic bags – to make it a real community effort.

The project’s not quite complete though: there are also plans for a mural on the large, outside front wall “to make the library look like a library”. *David Engwicht will return to Raglan Town Hall late next month to lead a day-long workshop on improving public spaces.

Edith Symes

Our Earth Mother Goddess Carver

Tourist assault at Kopua camping ground

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wo tourists were assaulted near the Kopua camping ground in Raglan at about 6 pm on Thursday 16 January 2014. Raglan police ascertained that an altercation took place at the camping ground where a male and female were told to leave.

Earth Mother Goddess carvings by Hugh Oliver.

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ometime Raglan artist Hugh Oliver creates beautiful Earth Mother Goddess figurines from wood.

The Earth Mother Goddesses are replicas of the real archaeological treasures that have been dug up over the centuries in France, Spain, Germany, Russia and the Ukraine to name just a few. The most recent one was unearthed in eastern Germany in 2008 and is 35,000 years old.

“In wood carving you are always looking for a topic that is really meaty to sustain your enthusiasm and energy because the process of carving takes time,” Hugh explains.

While their form may change most have one feature in common. “Enormous breasts they could eat their breakfast on,” is Hugh’s way of putting it.

He began his journey with wood whittling as an 8 year old in England. When later he attended boarding school wood crafting was offered as an afternoon project.

His ‘doting’ grandmother, a carver herself, gave Hugh his first set of carving tools for Christmas 1947. He still has some of these original beauties in his collection.

In 1958 Hugh moved to New Zealand and when he married Molly the honeymoon was spent in Raglan.

“While out for a walk on our second day I came upon a stump from a tree on the path and I cut some of it off and made a sugar-

bowl from it. It was from a kohekohe tree also called New Zealand walnut. I was still learning the names of all the trees that grow here.”

In the early 1970’s Hugh was making wooden spoons and selling them in Auckland. He began to think what a waste of his precious time this was so when he stumbled on information about Earth Mother Goddesses he knew he had a project that would be artistically sustaining.

As a new year’s resolution in 1978 he decided to join a wood carving class in Hamilton. He is still a regular at the twicemonthly meetings held in the Wood Workers Guild Hall in Hamilton. He’s known in the club as being the one who carves ‘arty things’ and this suits him nicely.

“I think it’s because it’s in me to carve this way and there’s a real connection for me.”

His collection of Earth Mother Goddesses have been created out of all sorts of wood – puriri, swamp kauri, knot wood, rata, box, mapu and many others. Each one is special in its own way for the feel and weight of the wood and especially its grain.

They are wonderful to hold – each one a work of art.

On one matter Hugh is very clear.

“I’m much more in favour of these Earth Mother Goddesses than all the male gods civilisations have gone to war over through history.”

Sue Russell

As the female was leaving the area she punched a female French tourist in the jaw causing her to fall to the ground. A short time later the female offender then punched a female Australian tourist in the nose causing it to bleed.

Senior Sergeant Gael Mockford of the Hamilton Police said members of the public

who witnessed the assaults provided police with a detailed description of the offender’s vehicle.

“Police later located the vehicle and apprehended the 23 year old female offender.

The offender will be appearing in the Hamilton District Court on 29 January.

“Information from witnesses enabled the early arrest of the offender. Without the assistance of the public police would have had difficulty identifying the offender. The Raglan police would like to thank the public for their assistance.”

If anyone witnessed the assaults and have not spoken to police then please contact your local Police Station.

Raglan district art group ur art group was formed in 1983 by O a small number of folk interested in painting. Our art days were, and still are held at the Te Uku Hall, because of its size, light, and the availability of a large storage cupboard.

Also the people who instigated it were Te Uku and Waitetuna people. Our numbers have swollen from 9 to 40, and are now back at 24.

We are looking to welcome new members into the group to experience working among like minded artists.

All mediums are used as well as many types of supports. Our group starts at 9.30 a.m. and finishes when the last one to leave goes home, which can be 2 or 3 in the afternoon. We paint each day to lunchtime when we have a critique of members art, and the homework, then hopefully paint for another hour or so. We meet on the first Thursday of each

month.

Tea and coffee is available all day, free of charge, but please bring your own lunch.

We would love to see some new faces on the 6th February, Waitangi Day, to check us out, without pressure to join. Come and see what others are painting and what mediums they use.

We will give beginners tuition if they wish, and a few men would be great. We have only one gentleman at present.

We have an exhibition once a year on Labour Weekend, no charges or commission. You may have read in last weeks Chronicle, that Sue Gordon is one of our talented members, but we are not the Te Uku Art Group, but the Raglan Art Group. Little error there!

We are looking forward to seeing some of you next week, on the 6th February. You can contact me, or one of the other members for more information.

Betty Power 8258657, Patsy Lorenzen 8250997, ot Pat Pounds 8258863. Thank for reading this.

Every drop matters

Incredible Years parenting comes to raglan aglan parents will soon have R the chance to gain invaluable parenting skills and strategies from a world-class parenting programme.

The Incredible Years programme is designed specifically for parents with children from 3 – 8 years of age and Jane Bisset, CEO of Life Community Services who will facilitate the 15 week course says she is excited about finally being able to bring the programme here.

“I can’t speak highly enough about how sensibly and carefully structured the course is. The Ministry of Education rate it as the top parenting programme in the country.

It’s all about empowering parents with strategies to build positive relationships with their children,” Jane explains.

Focus for the early part of the course is two foundational principles ‘modelling’ and ‘attention’. Jane says these are key to strategising and enabling parents to be with their children in really meaningful ways.

Each two and a half hour session follows a rhythm of reviewing home tasks set, discussing the topic of the day, watching a DVD relating to it and role play.

“Role-play is a really good way for adults to see just what is happening in the dynamics with children. A good example is the tidying up of the toy box conflict where parents often eventually give up and tidy away the toys themselves. It’s pretty clear where the power rests in this situation.”

Jane likens quality play time with children as ‘money in the bank’ for the rainy day when the relationship will be tested.

“They are really rich deposits in the relationship bank. This course teaches parents how to learn to be with child-led play. These are simple accessible skills and it is amazing for parents to see the difference in outcomes for the whole family that begin to flow.”

Enrolment into the free course is on Tuesday 11 February at Raglan Bowling Club from 9.30 until 3 pm. The course proper begins the following week. There is financial support for those who need help with transport costs or for babysitting and I’m hoping we will have 20 or so parents along.

Sue Russell

Nin Waretini demonstrates some of her water conservation strategies.

N hands at water conservation; they in Waretini and her family are dab-

have to be because, like many residents living on the outer-reaches of town, their sole source of water is the sky.

Over the years Nin, whose home is between Manu Bay and Whale Bay, has found ways to make every drop of the precious stuff count; simple, common-sense daily practices to keep her watercycle going round.

“We have never run out of water. We’ve come pretty low but never run-out.”

Top of the list is to have patience and wait for a full load of dishes to wash and clothes to wash before using the sink or washing-machine.

“I put a basin in the sink because it saves water

and when I’ve finished washing I throw the sink water down the toilet. Using the water twice is what I always try to do,” Nin says.

Same thing applies when Nin has a shower, there’s a bucket with her which she uses for another flush. She says its surprising how much water the bucket holds. Her mantra when it comes to matters sanitary is this: ‘If its yellow, let it mellow, if its brown, flush it down.’

She doesn’t have a garden so doesn’t have to worry about using precious drops outside and most days when she has finished work she fills bottles to take home.

“It’s when you only have a tank to rely on that you really appreciate how important water is. We have just always operated this way.” S.Russell

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Let’s start a kindness revolution recently came across a blog written I by a woman called Theresa Reed and I would like to share it with you. This blog really resonated and is particularly relevant to the work of the Raglan Community Violence Prevention and Awareness Group.

The focus of our group is on raising awareness of the negative impacts of violence on our community, our families and, in particular, our children and encouraging kindness and consideration towards all. If we keep working together we can make our community a safer and happier place to be.

So the blog went something like this: “When we allow negative energy to linger in our presence, we start to become desensitized to it. Suddenly, the offensive remark, the cruel taunts, the public attack in the name of “calling out”….it all becomes acceptable. We start to tolerate that callous behavior, or turn a blind eye.

Or, worse yet, we become active participants.

It’s easy to get sucked into it and harder to stop the momentum once you’ve allowed it to fester.

Cruelty can be contagious. If it is not kept in check, it can destroy whole communities. All it takes is one person to start that bully ball rolling.

To step away and refuse to take part in unkind behavior requires courage. Why? Because it’s never easy to go against the grain, especially when everyone else seems to delight in inflicting pain. Mob mentality is powerful stuff. Choosing peace and kindness makes people assume you’re a pushover. You can be decent without being a doormat. It all comes down to good boundaries and a willingness to walk your own tender path, even if that makes you unpopular.

When more of us refuse to reward mean

people with our attention, we change that vibration. We are saying “this is not acceptable”.

So let’s start a kindness revolution. What steps can you take? And are you willing to start today?

• Turn off the mean spirited television talk shows or reality TV which often seems to focus on meanness and belittlement • Do not engage in nasty online wars.

Don’t even read them.

• Allow others to save face (if you have a beef with someone, keep it private).

• Set a good example for your children by using non-violent communication and never use physical violence or intimidation to gain or retain control.

• Check yourself if you find that you are getting delight from someone else’s downfall.

• Practice courtesy, even with those with whom you disagree.

• Think before you speak, write, hit that “send” button, or act. Are your words or actions considerate or might they cause harm?

• Got something controversial to say?

You can be provocative without being cruel.

Strong messages don’t require rudeness or belittling.

• Celebrate kind acts, no matter how small. In fact, share those experiences widely and loudly. Cheer on the good guys wherever and whenever you can.

Imagine a world where mean behavior is no longer “funny” or the “norm”. That’s the world I want to live in. What about you?”

With thanks to Theresa Reed The Tarot Lady (http://www.thetarotlady.com/) for allowing me to circulate her blog.

Chrissy Hodkinson, Raglan Community Violence Prevention and Awareness Group.

Tainui Games surf competition

Tainui surf comp winners, Jess Santorik, Quin Matenga, Flash and Mikey Banks Below L to R: Mikey Banks and Jess Santorik

ast Saturday saw local tribes gather to LManu kick off the biennial Tainui Games at Bay with the surfing competition.

Nga mihi aloha, big thank you to all whanau who made surfing 2014 such a successful and memorable event for our tamariki, whanau, marae, and community.

With over 500 people attending the day, many ringa wera (volunteers) were on board, great team work, and some classic sayings pulled out through the day! Well done to all participants, over 10 hours of back to back surfing. Mucha aloha!

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Special thanks to Uncle Patti, Sean and Nan for the whakatau, Raglan point board riders, Ritchie Rima, GC, Tai Meuli, Flash, Gui(Ines) and all the Judges, St John Ambulance, Heremaia, Kiri, Radio Tainui.

Tainui surf comp winners: Mikey Banks, Open Champion.

Jess Santorik, Women’s Champion.

Phil Willoughby (Flash), Over 45s Champion.

Quin Matenga, Under 18s Champion.

Kora Cooper, Under 16s Champion.

Summer Thieves & Mai FM presents...The Summer Thieves National Tour

Summer Thieves to play at YOT Club

I wave & shining ray of sunlight before

n a bid to catch every last rolling

returning to hibernate in Dunedin, Summer Thieves have teamed up with Mai FM to head out on an expedition of Aotearoa and will be playing at the YOT Club on Thursday 30th of January.

Following the success of 2013, which saw the three lads from the bottom of the south play alongside for Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, De La Soul, Six60, and play at the summer festivals La De Da and Summer Lands before touring with Katchafire, Summer Thieves are bringing their sound to towns across the country.

These Dunedin locals bring touches of

Sublime, with drops of inspiration from NZ reggae fave’s. The beautiful blend of Jake Barton’s vocals and skanking guitar, combine perfectly with the smooth and slick rhythm section of Adam Spencer (Bass) and Johnny Ward (Drums) to produce a sound that has secured recording time with world famous producer and allround good guy, Tiki Taane in 2014.

Summer Thieves started out late 2011 and have quickly made their mark on the music scene in the deep south.

With support from local DJ, producer and Radio show host A.C this is a show that will ensure Summer lives on…

Summer Thieves National Tour @ YOT Club, Thursday 30 January.

Sands of time: History 1914

The Raglan and Kawhia tourist guide of 1915 captioned this photo - Post Office Raglan - this fine new building was erected in 1914.

1913 was a good year for Raglan, but 1914 was bad for most of the world.

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ands of time - Continuing occasional history series, we look this week at Whaingaroa a century ago – 1914 – a cinema, a new post office and war, which stopped the railway and all the changes which might have followed.

Films had been around for twenty years, but diesel generators were relatively new when, in 1914, Mr Lloyd hired the Town Hall for a ‘kinematograph showing’.

With Raglan’s small population (around 350 in 1911) and the cost of a generator (mains power reached Raglan in 1935), the venture soon ended and films didn’t come to

Raglan for another decade.

Another venture effectively killed off in 1914, but never successfully revived, was the railway. In 1910 the Prime Minister had announced a 25 mile, £250,000 line from Ngaruawahia to Raglan Harbour. In 1912 the Chamber of Commerce asked the government to suspend that line and instead survey a Frankton to Raglan line. The Public Works Dept did that in 1913 and a 16 July meeting planned a route visit to finalise the line and agree funding.

It was planned for 5 October, but war was declared on 3 August and nothing else happened until the Hamilton, Raglan and Kawhia Light Railway Board was set up in 1920.

Not only were railways and films

the victims of war. As recorded on the war memorial, 15 local soldiers didn’t return from the Great War. There was great patriotic pressure.

Three months before the war Raglan County Council discussed conscientious objectors.

The Waikato Argus reported that it was, “considered that some work should be given these men to compensate for their lack of personal service.

After a good deal of discussion the council suggested stone-breaking on contract and other easily supervised work, the minimum per day to be a yard and a-half.” Only a week after war started, a patriotic meeting in Raglan raised £50 and a month later, “when the war caused a shortage of horses Federated Farmers’ Union at

Te Akau mustered as many horses as possible for the Government buyer to inspect. They asked only ‘reasonable’ prices and some were presented free”.

Cars were becoming more common, hence the decision to get an £8,000 loan financed by a penny farthing rate to add metal to the remaining mud parts of the main road to Whatawhata. However, horses were still important enough for the Chamber of Commerce to request a water trough in town to be supplied from the spring above the beacon, which was then where St Peter’s now is.

The other major news of 1914 was a new post office on the site where the library now stands. John

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Campbell, Government Architect from 1883 to 1922, was responsible for many Edwardian baroque buildings with arched windows.

The Raglan GPO was replaced in 1988 as it was said to be too weak to withstand an earthquake (like the Post Shop due to close next month!), but very similar ‘Campbell’ post offices have survived at Geraldine and Helensville. H.M. Hollow of Hamilton built it for £2,630 in brick and tile, finished with cement plaster.

The ground floor had a private box lobby, public office, Postmaster’s room, mail room, strong room, telephone room and an exchange.

The Postmaster lived on the top floor.

John Lawson

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Vision Church Raglanwest Holiday Family Service All welcome 7 Taipari Ave. Contact: 825 7305

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

TUES @ RAGLAN CLUB -- Texas Hold’em 6.30pm.

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

W E D N E S D AY S @ BLACKSAND CAFÉ.

Knitting Circle from 9.30am.

All welcome.

Beginners welcome.

YOGA IN TEUKU HALL, Mondays 6:30-8pm at the Te Uku Hall, everyone welcome ring Belinda, 8256592.

ROCKIT RAGLAN SURF SHOP, YARD SALE. 248 Wainui Rd Sat 25th Jan 11am-2pm.

B U D G E T ASSISTANCE @ Raglan Community House. Appointments required. 8258142.

For Sale

KAAHU’S NEST, A rambling treasure of opportunity.

Raglan’s no1 reuse store for clothing, furniture and brica-brac @ Xtreme Waste 8250017 THE METALYARD A handypersons dream to obscure items. Pipes, parts, metal, wheels, bikes, miscellaneous treasures @ Xtreme Waste 8250017 In My Good Books Quality 2nd hand books Open Thurs - Sun from 10am 2 Wallis St Books wanted.

Flowers

Lilypot Florist * Fresh flowers * Send flowers * Potted plants

07 825 6847

2 Wallis Street

www.lilypotflorist.co.nz

NEW SEASON Kate Sylvester, Blak, SPELL, Shakuhachi wide legged pants, bells, playsuits, dresses, JETS swimwear instore too

QUIZ NIGHT FUNDRAISER @ Raglan Surf Life Saving Club, Ngarunui Beach Rd, Saturday 25th Jan, doors open 6pm, quiz starts 7pm, teams of 4-6, $10 per person, cash only, BYO drinks, nibbles provided, great spot prizes S M O K E M RAGLAN, Time to work on your recipes. $300, Easter Sunday Raglan Club Inc. ARTS WEEKEND OPENING PREVIEW NIGHT Fri 24th jan

7pm @ Old School arts centre, Stewart Street. 078250023 w w w. f a c e b o o k . com/raglanart.

ARTISTS OPEN STUDIOS Visit your

favourite Raglan artists in their studios, anniversary weekend, 25th-27th Jan 10am - 3pm.

MANU BAY FISHING COMP Sunday 26th

Jan $40 per boat, tickets from 6am on day from Manu Bay, Kopua & Wharf boat ramps.

For Sale

Raglan Adult Weight Management Skills Group Tuesdays starting February 11th, 6-7:30pm.

Learn new skills to stop over eating. $40 per 90 minute session.

Contact registered psychologist & obesity expert Dr. Heidi Douglass to reserve your place at 022 012 3781 or drheididouglass@gmail.com.

THUR 23 JAN @ YOT CLUB, Ocean Full

of Fins, Canadian Rock Reggae Free entry support All the wrong reasons & Freaky Meat.

FRI 24 JAN @ YOT Concord CLUB,

GALS ‘N’ GURNARD FISHING TOURNAMENT THANK YOU We

TONE UP LOSE WEIGHT BUILD MUSCLE 1st wellness appraisal free with this voucher call or text Kieran for an appointment

0275 861 561

SAT 25 JAN @ YOT of thieves Sublime CLUB, 8408 Rock influenced Reggae

RAGLAN SUNDAY band from Dunedin.

SESSIONS@ YOT FEB 8TH @ RAGLAN CLUB, with Jamin-I, CLUB. Nathan Tui Soundsystem Haines Band with featuring Raiza Biza guest Dennis Marsh. on mic and Kaea $25 cover charge at on drums followed door. 8pm till late.

by bass culture specialist Tobi of Jafa Mafia, FREE

WILTSHIRE RAM 2 years 0277151516 / 825 5375 lindseyturner@xtra. co.nz Flatmate Wanted For Hire TWO ROOMS $110 BOUNCY CASTLE: AVAILABLE $150(including great entertainment + easyfor the kids, call Vicki expenses) going people, 8257575 travellers welcome.

Commercial To Let Call/txt Danny I N D U S T R I A L 0223811831 YARD FOR RENT. Could add building Situations Vacant if required. Contact C H E F / C O O K Bob, 021 825 869.

REQUIRED at Orca restaurant.

COMMERCIAL and LEASE 300sqm, Experience Full time flexible, High Stud New, email: sheryl.ker@xtra.co.nz a v a i l a b i l i t y necessary. Apply in Found person at Orca.

MAN’S RING around Wainui Reserve Park. A F T E R - H O U R S CLEANER required Ph 0274837571. for the local Childcare Garage Sale centre.

Email GARAGE SALE r a g l a n c h i l d c a r e @ 3 Puriri St. Sat 25th. actrix.co.nz or phone House clearance, 8250442. furniture, whiteware, Public Notices kitchenalia, antiques ect.

XTREME WASTE A U C K L A N D To Let ANNIVERSARY FULLY FURNISHED Kerbside collections S T U D I O will be one day later AVAILABLE, Close (Tues and Wed). to town, beach & The recycling centre shop - Raglan West, will be open this N/S, N/P, $180 pw + Monday. power ph 825 0154

wish to thank the organisers, s p o n s o r s , participants and the Raglan Community for the support they have shown with the Gals ‘n’ Gurnard Fishing Tournament.

The amount raised for the Waikato Breast Cancer Trust was $2544.20.

Waikato Breast Cancer Trust.

CARE & CRAFT commences on the 3rd February at the from 420 $5 after Union Church Hall, 9pm $5 Coronas Stewart Street. from 5 - 6.30pm ITS NICE BING KING cuisine TO BE in the yard from IMPORTANT 5pm BUT ITS WED 29TH JAN @ MORE YOT CLUB, Jonah IMPORTANT Lake acoustic rock TO BE NICE reggae Rock

Dawn , support Bevan Nichols MC THURS 30 JAN @ Rolex $10.00 YOT CLUB, Summer

Public Notices

Raglan Violence Prevention and Awareness

RAGLAN SMALL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY MEETING. Full or Part Time Employment, This Saturday 25 Jan 5.30 pm, Call or Txt ‘Address’ for the Address 021 861 561

Public Notices

Classified

This Sunday 10 a.m.

Public Notices

Courses, classes & workshops

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STOP AND THINK WORDS CAN HURT Raglan Violence Prevention and Awareness

Situations Vacant

Wanted To Let

2-3 Bedroom house for 2 professionals.

Ph 0275151461 Public Notices

TE UKU GALA DAY SAT MARCH 1ST 2014 We are looking for stall holders.

We have a flat fee of $35.00, This will be an extremely busy day 10-2pm.

This event will be well advertised in the weeks leading up. You will not be disappointed!!

Please email your interest to: teukufundraising@ gmail.com

JOB VACANCY Medical Herbalist/ Naturopath.

You must be: Fully qualified with a diploma or similar in Herbal Medicine or Naturopathy A quick thinker, with a strong customer focus Able to an effective member of a small team Keen to be involved in the local community A constant learner with a passion for all things related to natural health.

This is a full time position with a start date of March 2014.

Recent graduates are welcome to apply.

Please send your C.V to shop@herbalrescue. co.nz or phone Bronwyn on 825 7444

Leanne Waite Local - Registered Midwife Personal, supportive midwifery care Clinic Raglan & Hamilton Mobile 0274 828 021 Email: waite@waikatomidwives.co.nz

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Raglan Real Estate Ltd Licenced (REAA 2008)

AUCTION 31st January 2014 – 6pm, Ray White Office, 21 Bow St. Raglan AUCTION 31.1.14: 51 Wallis St

TOO EASY - KEEP IT SIMPLE

AUCTION 31.1.14: 44 Wainui Rd

Solid and honest describes this house. Inspect this 3 bedroom home complete with large downstairs rumpus room, workshop and double garage. The location ticks all the boxes: north facing, close walking distance to the beach, boat ramp, school, shops. A large section of 971 m² offers opportunity for family time, caravan space or room for the tent. Inspect now – an ideal family home. Prior Auction offers considered.

• 2 Double Bedrooms • Open Plan Living - plus office area • Large Disabled Bathroom • Lock-Up Garage with 2nd Bathroom • Low Maintenance, fully fenced Prior Auction offers considered

OPEN HOME

AUCTION 31.1.14: 36 Kaitoke St

ID#RAG21770

51 Wallis St Saturday 1pm

ID#RAG21753

AUCTION 31.1.14: 531 Wainui Rd

VIEWS ON KAITOKE

NEW LISTING

36 Kaitoke St Saturday 12pm

ID#RAG21771

DRAMATIC!!! OCEAN, HARBOUR, ESTUARY, MOUNTAIN, VIEWS - REDUCED!!! $860,000

PASSPORT TO PRIVACY $829,000

This property sits proudly elevated in beautifully landscaped grounds taking in unbroken views encompassing Mt Karioi all the way round to Moonlight Bay. Breathtaking when you walk the wrap-around veranda and take in the beautiful views by day and night. The home features large open plan lounge/ dining and a well appointed granite kitchen, ceilings in this area are natural timber and there is a wood burning fire. There are lots of extras with this property like, solar water heating, heat pump, spa pool in the master ensuite, large ‘hobby shed’ (12m x 7m with a 2.7m stud and independent power) double garage and ample parking for visitors.

ID#RAG21768

ID#RAG20461

ENJOY THE GOOD LIFE RIGHT IN TOWN $410,000

HARBOUR VIEW HONEY $422,000

• Situated in popular Raglan West • Solid home, 3 bedrooms plus sleepout/ rumpus • Huge master bedroom (could convert to 2 rooms) with it’s own bathroom • Internal access garaging plus carport • Fully fenced, private courtyard with enclosed spa • Great family home or 5 star beach bach

Tucked away is this quality built, excellently maintained 3 bedroom home. Drive up the driveway and be impressed. The living area opens out to sun drenched decking, capturing morning and afternoon sun. The location is excellent – close to bush lined board walk, estuary for close kayak access, walking distance to town and school. A very well OPEN HOME planted 1413m2 site.

19 Tutchen Ave

ID#RAG21662

ID#RAG21394 REDUCED

“LIFESTYLE BY THE BEACH” $559,000

Presented in top condition on a 3,775m2 section. This solid 3 bedroom home includes master with ensuite and walk-in wardrobe. Impressive with sumptuous space, timeless design and sleek modern décor. This home is designed to capture all day sun in a secluded setting. Featuring a double garage (131m2) and plenty of off street parking. Ideal for entertaining or family living including a generous lawn that adds to the indoor/outdoor flow. With Mt Karioi as a backdrop this rural setting is enjoyable.

Take advantage of the summer beach life only minutes from the surf, beach and township.

Location is key!

ID#RAG21285

LIFE AT THE BEACH $299,000

ID#RAG21767

That good old country feeling to feed your soul. This property will appeal to those looking for something unique and with the guarantee of views and privacy. The high stud of barn style homes gives you the feeling of space and light and this property definitely provides you with both. Features 5 double bedrooms or 4 double bedrooms, 2 living, the choice is yours, 2 very cool bathrooms and 2 separate toilets complete the package. The property offers large open plan kitchen, dining and living with gorgeous polished concrete floors, there is underfloor heating installed ready to be connected and a wood burning fireplace. Large double internal access garaging, plenty of off street parking and just over 2 acres of land.

SERIOUSLY FOR SALE

OPEN HOME 445 Wainui Rd Saturday 11am

Sat & Sun 12pm

OPEN HOMES this weekend 11th & 12th Jan Saturday 11am – 445 Wainui Rd Saturday 12pm – 36 Kaitoke St Saturday 12pm -19 Tutchen Ave Saturday 1pm – 51 Wallis St Saturday 1pm - 57 Government Rd Saturday 2pm – 531 Wainui Rd Saturday 2pm – 42a Wallis St

Sunday 12pm - 19 Tutchen Ave Sunday 12pm - 5b Sunshine Rise Sunday 1pm – 44 Wainui Rd Sunday 2pm - 42a Wallis St Sunday 2pm - 8 Puka Place

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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531 Wainui Rd Saturday 2pm

The vendors are reluctantly putting their beach bach up for sale. Grandstand views of the Bar and Harbour and just steps across the road to the ocean beach. These Leasehold properties are becoming very popular with the discerning buyer wanting a MILLION DOLLAR location and view, under $300,000 plus a new lease in place. 3 bedrooms, open-plan living, wooden flooring, wood burning fire for cosy winter nights. The house has a brand new roof, great storage and ample of off parking.

This 2 bedroom house is elevated and enjoys estuary and Mt. Karioi views.

Situated in a cul-de-sac location with close walking access to the water, ideal for kayaking and paddle boarding. Great investment.

NEW LISTING

44 Wainui Rd Sunday 1pm

THIS REALLY IS “LIVING THE DREAM”

ID#RAG21716 NEW LISTING

IDEAL BEACH HOME $335,000

OPEN HOME

This stylish and substantial home with a floor area of 312m2 is spread over 3 levels with 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and multi-level decking. You have a full kitchen on the top floor and a kitchenette on the 2nd floor, so set up to easily accommodate multiple families. Large double garage and situated on a 1017m2 section, the list goes on and on! Built to an extremely high standard and decorated with flare you will be amazed at all this fantastic home has to offer. Located only minutes to the beach and bays with beautiful sea and harbour views.

Prior Auction offers OPEN HOME considered.

Quietly hidden down a waterfront street with great views of the Estuary and Mt Karioi is this lovely 2 storey home.

The home is currently being used as one house but can easily be 2 flats, upstairs with open plan living and double bedroom, conservatory and water views. Downstairs open plan living, 2 bedrooms and sunny north facing deck.

812m² section with carport and off street parking. There is a boardwalk that you can walk all the way to the local school and easy walk to town. Not many like this, make your appointment to view this property today. Prior OPEN HOME Auction offers considered.

ID#RAG21739

NO PLACE LIKE HOME