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Happy Family: The Jowsey family, (L-R) Jorgia (11), Rachel (mum), Zane (dad), Zara (12) and Max (8) in front. See story page 5.

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To the Editor, As noted in an opinion piece in the Chronicle last week, Raglan Community Radio is conducting a phone survey at the moment. Although the writer had received the impression (from the first responses in a large survey) that not many people in Raglan were listening to the station once we began to collate the results a different picture emerged.

Three quarters of the way through the count we can see that over half of the people surveyed listen to the station and also that our listenership has been growing. This compares well to stations in the cities where the number one station usually gets about 15% of the potential audience and where audience numbers are dropping.

The writer does touch on issues central to our purpose though. Where does the voice of the community live?

Raglan Community Radio's job is to provide the facility but we're only as good as the people we get on the air.

We created the Morning Show in 2012 with the intention of getting more of Raglan on the air. This has been enormously successful but I'd like to take the chance to remind people that anyone from the community is welcome to become a DJ. Training is provided and we won't dictate your discussion or playlist. We're also keen to talk to people on the Morning Show about what is happening in and around Raglan or simply to receive some info, so please get in touch on 825 2981, studio@raglanradio.com or our facebook page If you think something could be done better or another voice is needed in our mix, you could be the person to make it happen.

Aaron Mooar, Station Manager Raglan Community Radio

Dear Editor Good to see your reporter, Rachel, WeatherMap - New Zealand weather forecasts at the meet the candidates at Orca last week and read her lengthy report. For me, there were a couple of important statements she didn't fit in.

Each candidate was asked "What are your party’s policies in regard to economic development and viability to our small west coast town?" I'm sure that's going to figure in many voters minds when they put their cross. Much of Green candidate, Robert Moore's speech was about the Green plan for $1 billion of new government funding over three years for research and development, kickstarting a transformational shift in how our economy creates wealth. Just the sort of help Raglan needs to get more employers like Aeronavics and eCoast Marine Consulting.

The other point I think worthy of comment was National candidate, Barbara Kuriger's, assertion that we have the best safety regime in the world for oil drilling. Even the Rena's small oil spill off Tauranga caused significant damage and stretched resources. She's right that the record in off-shore oil so far has been good.

However, drilling in half a kilometre of water with regular regional council inspections is very different from drilling in 3 times that depth with little inspection. It was in that depth that Deepwater Horizon formed a kink in its exploratory drill pipe that proved disastrous. Just yesterday a Florida newspaper reported the latest clean-up; a wad of tar from that 2010 explosion, "estimated to be 32 feet long and 9 feet wide. Thus far, 1,783 pounds of oil mixed with sand, shell and water have been removed." At least they had a well cap nearby. Our nearest well cap is in Singapore! Imagine even more oil on Raglan's beaches and for at least 4 years!

Thank you too for giving us more coverage of the Labour and National candidates. I look forward to seeing more about the other parties and their policies in the lead-up to 20 September.

Some people don't vote because http://www.weathermap.co.nz/?p=ragla they see no difference between the parties. I hope you'll be making those differences clear.

John Lawson, Raglan Weather Map

Raglan Weather & Tides

Check www.weathermap.co.nz for latest forecasts Forecasts Forecast generated on Wednesday 30 July Max Summary Wind Waves* Tides* Sun temp (C) (km/hr) (m) (High/Low) (Rise/Set)

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First Karioi Classic run has future potential: organisers

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he inclusion of a running component in Sunday's Karioi Classic meant a lot of extra logistical issues for organisers but showed potential for the future, says co-organiser Lisa Thomson.

For the first time in its five year history, the annual mountain bike race around Mount Karioi included a 44km marathon, which started earlier in the day and mostly followed a different course to the cyclists.

Competitors said the balmy, calm weather on Sunday was perfect for the event - "not too cold and not too hot" - and both parts of the race were well organised and well run.

Lisa said the run was like a "silver lining" for the event, but she would have to discuss with fellow organiser Dirk De Ruysscher about whether they would keep that component in next year's event.

Double the number of volunteers and extra equipment were needed because of the run, which attracted about 50 competitors, so it was "a big logistical exercise".

"We're hosting people [competitors] in our home - in our backyard really - so we have to be conscious about safety," she said.

Dirk said about 35 local volunteers helped on the day with registration, manning the four drink stations, acting as marshalls along the course, riding vehicles and helping at the finish line. The Raglan Pipe Band played to the competitors as they raced from the town, an ambulance was on site and a paramedic situated at the finish line.

"Our feedback was that the volunteers were just awesome and the ones around the course were so encouraging," Lisa said.

Canadian Bryan Hipson, 48, won the run in a time of 3hr 17 min. His family was holidaying in New Zealand and changed their itinerary especially so Bryan could run in the race. "Some of those cow fields

More arrests in burglary cases Police are praising the Raglan community for coming forward with information about recent burglaries in the town, which has led to three further arrests.

Constable Raewyn McLachlan said police arrested a 15, 16 and 19-year-old male last week and had charged them with multiple burglaries. They would appear in the Youth Court this week.

More arrests were likely, she said.

Three 13 and 14-year-olds were arrested earlier by Raglan police and charged with burglary and receiving stolen goods. They had been referred to Youth Aid. Constable Dean McMillan said local residents had given police information on the burglaries and on some stolen items they had been sold.

"This type of information is critical to a successful police inquiry," he said.

The three males just arrested had admitted their involvement in eight of the 15 recent burglaries in Raglan and enquiries were continuing.

"By the timely, accurate relaying of information local Raglan residents played a major part in successfully resolving a serious burglary problem in their town," said Constable McMillan. Rachel Benn

Classic race: Runner Mark Eustace from Waiuku.

Mark finished 16th overall in 4 hours, 28 minutes. Image: Allen Ure were ‌ adventurous," Bryan said after the race.

The first woman runner home was Kovo Kowalewski from Hamilton in 3hr 42mins.

Rotorua cyclist Dirk Peters won the cycling part of the Karioi Classic in 1hr 59min in a sprint for the finish line with his flatmate Carl Jones, who came in 0.2 seconds later.

"It was fun," Dirk said. "Coming along the coast I kind of wish I could have stopped and looked at the view."

The cycling event was 9km longer than previous years at 57km, which helped give organisers some breathing space, especially as the cyclists, like Dirk Peters, were getting so fast.

"That's [Dirk's time of 1hr 59min] a cracking pace, given the extra distance and given the hills and everything," Lisa said.

The first woman home was Megan Arthur (2hr 26min) and the first team, a Hamilton-Auckland mixed combination

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known as the Little Flyers, in 2hr 17min.

The fastest single-speed cyclist was Garth Weinberg - winner of numerous national titles - who came fourth overall with a time of 2hr 2min.

The event attracted a 270-strong field of cyclists, mostly from Waikato and Auckland and increasingly from Taranaki, but fewer locals this year, Lisa said.

The fastest male and female cyclists, also known as the King and Queen of Karioi, received $500 each at the prizegiving later at the Raglan Sunset Motel.

There was no prize money for the runners, who received awards and spot prizes instead.

Lisa said the event was deliberately timed for winter, the lean time for tourism in Raglan and for the New Zealand cycle race calendar "when we believe the town needs an injection of business". Most competitors and their supporters usually stayed two nights in Raglan.

Rachel Benn

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Delighted Staff: Raglan Library and council staff are thrilled with their new work environment

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he revamped Raglan Library and Waikato District Council local office showed off its Raglan colours when it opened this week.

building. Mayor Allan Sanson cut the ribbon at the ceremony following the $410,000 makeover, which included a revamped council office space, a larger library and a public toilet on the inside and a new roof on the outside.

Council area manager Steve Soanes said a lot of thought had gone into the design. The granite-look

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counter was the colour of Raglan's black sand and the carpet incorporated the Waikato colours of black, red and yellow.

The library was about 70 percent larger, after removing a wall and an old vault and pushing the entranceway about 40-square-metres further out the front of the building. Another 40-square-metres was gained at the back due to the renovations, which Lobell Construction started in April under Raglanbased project manager Andy White, he said.

The revamp had been first mooted five years ago, but the serious planning only began about two years ago when council allocated a budget for it.

Sue Duignan, council's general manager customer support, said the building started life in 1982 as a Post Office before becoming the library in 1994.

Local staff had gone beyond the duty to move the library and council office and continue services from a small location during the three month revamp.

Speakers at the opening commented on the unique Raglan style that had been incorporated into the furnishings for the building, which held an important place in the community.

"It's a nice big space for our kids to come and tutū [meddle] with the books and to learn," Matua Sean Ellison said, adding that he hoped local Māori involvement with the opening reflected an ongoing relationship between them and the council.

Councillor Clint Baddeley said "a little bit of Raglan" had been incorporated into the duel purpose space.

"It's like a hub. Everything happens here - you can get educated and pay your bills at the same time."

Rachel Benn

Raglan Placemakers had spent many weekends and evenings making new furnishings to decorate and brighten the newly re-opened library space, using materials that had been recycled or donated by the community.

There were new ottomans made from old wooden pellets, with squabs and beanbags covered in kiteboard sails donated by Raglan-based company Ozone; cushions made from material donated by local artist Lin Van Craenenbroeck; and wooden book stalls made

by Xtreme Waste. Other furniture made by the group out of wooden pellets included a brightly painted table and chairs set for the children's area of the library, with the top of the table covered in pages from old children's books from Xtreme Waste.

Art for the walls was donated by Raglan Area School's art department head Jeanette McDonnellRata and posters made on local heroes Dame Kāterina Te Heikōkō Mataira, the well-known te reo Māori proponent, author and artist, and Raglan-based awardwinning nature photographer Trevor Penfold. There was also a display about local writers Sarah Johnson and André Ngāpō.

A mural by Raglan multi-medium artist Simon Te Wheoro was planned for the wall out the front of the building and local sculptural artist Chris Meek would create the library's book drop.

Raglan Placemakers coordinator, Gillian Cox, said the group had a budget of about $2000 for the furnishings, most of which had been spent on the squabs, paint, varnish, nails and other essential materials.

Her husband, Graeme, and Bob McLeod had made the furniture and the women in the group had done the rest, spending hours sanding, painting and sewing. She was thrilled with the end result.

"Hopefully it'll inspire more people to join us," Gillian said.

The placemaking movement aims to help communities create better public places on a low budget, capitalising on existing assets that are important to the community. Rachel Benn

Jetty beautification Dad’s poetry wins $20,000 of family time completed with pohutakawa

Happy Family: The Jowsey family, (L-R) Jorgia (11), Rachel, Zane, Zara (12) and Max (8) in front, was one of 12 kiwi families to win a month’s worth of family time.

Rachel and Zane Jowsey, along with their three children Zara, Jorgia and Max, were one of 12 families throughout the country to win a month’s worth of family time thanks to Hyundai’s Family Time Project.

Last year the Hyundai Family Time Project gave away a total of 12 months of family time to 12 lucky families: 3 months to Hyundai staff, 6 months to Hyundai drivers and 3 months to the rest of New Zealand – to the value of $20,000 each.

For the Jowsey family, who own a Hyundai iMax van (to accomodate Max's wheelchair), a flyer came in the post calling for families around the country to briefly write about how they would spend a month with their families.

But instead of “chucking it out,” Zane tucked it away in his diary for safe keeping.

He said he found it again a few weeks later while he was at work and decided to enter a poem into the competition.

Zane, who manages the family-run Te Mata Quarry, said the first draft of the poem, which explained how the family, especially eight-year-old Max, would love to spend a month of family time at the beach, was too long.

“The hard thing was it had to be under a hundred words,” he said.

So, with the help of wife Rachel, the poem was “trimmed down” and submitted to Hyundai.

The poem earned the family a spot in the top five where, for a week, they were

voted on. They gained the most support and on November 19th last year, they received a phone call to say that they had won.

“Mum was crying, I was crying. I yelled out to dad, ‘we did it!’ ” Zara said.

The family decided to split the onemonth holiday into two summer breaks.

The first trip, in March this year, took the family to Tapeka Point in the Bay of Islands.

“We went there [Bay of Islands] for our honeymoon and we hadn’t been back,” Zane said.

Hyundai organised everything from the bach, which was right on the beach, to the fuel and $1500 worth of New World vouchers, Rachel said. “[While in New World] the kids were saying things like, ‘Mum, can we have these?’ and I was saying ‘No’ but my mum said, ‘of course you can!’...That was almost as much fun as the holiday,” Rachel said.

The family spent their days on the beach, went on boat trips, swam with dolphins and snapper and just enjoyed time together.

“It’s always so busy here…going away with just us, we could just be us,” Rachel said.

This summer, for the second part of their month’s family time, the Jowsey family hope to head to the South Island for 10 days.

It would be a good opportunity to visit family and for the children to visit Queenstown and other places for the first time, Rachel said.

The support from the Raglan and Te Mata community was so “overwhelming” during the competition that they decided to hold a woolshed party, in May, to say thanks, she said.

“We decided that it was a good night.

We thought we’d have an annual party, from now on, to celebrate our community,” Rachel said. Marcia Ahern

It was a grand team effort on Tuesday morning to get new pohutakawas in the ground by the jetty at the end of Bow St. Whaingaroa Harbour Care has

donated three carefully selected eight-year-old pohutakawas to enhance the picnic area so that locals and visitors can enjoy the shade and beauty they will provide.

The trees come from seed that originates from Kawhia

pohutakawa that Tainui waka were once tied up to.

Given the significance of the moment, Fred Lichtwark and the boys from Harbour Care got the local tamariki involved in the process. J.K

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or so many kiwi families, like the Jowseys of Te Mata, juggling life and work can be a struggle. So, when a postcard-sized flyer came in the post - promoting a competition giving away a month’s worth of family time - naturally they jumped at it.

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Animal Health Column Art to Wear on For Raglan People + their Pets

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and use caution when laying it down for rats, bearing in mind that rats may move the bait to somewhere where another animal can get access to it.

If you suspect your pet has eaten rat bait, even if that They contain an anticoagulant, which thins the chance may be small, the best blood and prevents it from thing you can do for them is to being able to clot. Cats and take them straight to your vet. dogs can be poisoned either by The vet may induce vomiting to ingesting the rat bait directly or get rid of the bait they ingested. by eating a poisoned animal. This can be effective up to 2 Most of the dogs we see with hours after ingestion (but the rat bait poisoning have eaten sooner the better).

If you suspect your pet the bait directly.

There is a lag phase of 24 already has symptoms of rat hours to several days between bait poisoning, then time is of ingestion and development of the essence. In the early stages symptoms. Symptoms result of bleeding, rat bait poisoning from internal haemorrhaging can be treated by administering and varies depending on where the antidote vitamin k. In more in the body the haemorrhaging advanced cases, intravenous occurs. Often bleeding is into fluids or a blood transfusion may the abdominal cavity, resulting be required. The anticoagulant in increasing lethargy, pale or stays in the animals system for white mucous membranes, and up to several weeks, so vitamin loss of appetite. Some animals k treatment must be continued haemorrhage into the lungs, for some time. and develop a worsening cough Rodenticides can be a very Not all foods are created equal so make sure your pet gets the best diet possible! and pale gums.

Occasionally, dangerous but forwith As vets we cannot emphasise enough the importance of poison good nutrition your animals will bleed from the caution and quick thinking, pet, to ensure good health. Diets need to be tailored to the specific needs ofbad your gums, vulva, orlead anus. situations can be easily avoided. pet to ensure they a healthy life.

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f you were lucky enough to catch the biannual Raglan Art to Wear Show 2014 you’ll know what an amazing success it was.

It was great to have an increase in adult entries and with a good number of garments submitted from the local schools and daycare, the creativity continues to flow from an early age and inspire entrants to continue on into this and other artistic fields.

For the first time this year a ‘2nd Chance exhibition’ was held at the Arts Centre, featuring 20 entries on display for the public to view up-close, to fully take in the technical prowess and stunning creativity of the garments. A running slide show also meant entries could be seen by those who had missed the show. The exhibition proved to be very popular especially with groups and will definitely be repeated in the future.

With the assistance of a number of newly-inspired helpers from this year’s show to jump on board, the Art to Wear committee group of 4 volunteers (under the umbrella of the Raglan Arts Council) is looking healthier than ever and is hoping to deliver an exciting new version of the show.

To grab this wearable art enthusiasm, there are also workshops planned to help potential entrants hone in on the many skills needed to enter. From developing an idea to collection of materials, sewing techniques and styling of garments for display.

The organising committee would like to make a special thank you to all of the extraordinary entrants of all ages, and the continued support financially by local Raglan businesses and request that people in turn

Winners of the 'Rummage' Xtreme Waste Recycling Section. Candide Lecourtoss and Annick Faubert with model Jennifer wearing 'Reverence'. support these companies and their businesses with their custom; Raglan Lions, LJ Hooker George Boyes, Xtreme Zero Waste and Ozone Kites. ATW Committee

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5% discount when you spend $10 or more. Promotion excludes restricted item items. Promotion valid on the specified day at SuperValue Raglan only.

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SuperValue Raglan: 16-18 Bow Street, Raglan. Phone 825 8300. Open 7.30am - 8pm, 7 Days.

Specials available from Thursday, 31st July until Sunday, 3rd August 2014 or while stocks last. We reserve the right to limit quantities. All limits speciďŹ ed 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. * Price shown already includes a discount of half price or more and is based on a non-promotional price that may vary between stores.

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Save on fuel

At all our SuperValue Supermarkets Petrol discount vouchers available instore.

Conditions apply.

At participating stores.

See customer service for excluded items and further details.

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Hitch-hiker’s guide to exceptional Kiwis set to feature a local or two H

itch-hiking writer Ben Vidgen breezed into Raglan last week in search of inspiring people and places to help fill the pages of a planned book on exceptional Kiwis making a difference Down Under.

And he was not disappointed on his first-ever trip this side of the divvy, spying plenty of subject matter in what he described as a community of “doers”.

The 44-year-old Dunedinite, the author of two well-selling exposés in ‘State Secrets’ and ‘State Secrets II’, divided his four days’ stay between Raglan Backpackers downtown and Solscape Eco Retreat overlooking Manu Bay. Solscape was conducive to taking time out and writing up his notes, Ben told the Chronicle just before catching up with artisans at Hello Gallery then thumbing it northwards to Auckland and beyond.

He’d been impressed with both the eco retreat and coowner Phil McCabe, who he praised for setting up such a “logical” business model well over 10 years ago now. Phil was like a surfer who could “see the trench and know how to ride it”, Ben said – just the kind of innovative Kiwi he was looking to feature.

The pair talked too about Raglan-based action group KASM, or Kiwis Against Seabed Mining, which Ben believed had bonded people from diverse sectors with fishermen, for instance, working alongside environmentalists to achieve a common goal. The result was “good planetary

citizens”, he said, who were able to problem-solve and move forward together.

The aim of his road trip, Ben pointed out, was simply to highlight the ways ordinary New Zealanders were selfempowering themselves and those around them.

He also caught up with Raglan Community Radio manager Aaron Mooar who showed him his recently launched, long-time-in-themaking film chronicling the community success story behind the town’s recycle and refuse centre Xtreme Zero Waste.

Ben saw Xtreme Zero Waste as a good example of a sustainable company providing a basic model that was now being used nationwide.

Not that he’s a “greenie” as such, preferring to describe himself as apolitical. He reckoned “any middle-class dude (like himself) can get a laptop, iPad and camera and work out ways to have the benefits of the 21st century, and reduce their personal footprint”.

It was all about making good choices as consumers and encouraging manufacturers into sustainability, he said.

Ben also learnt a thing or two from local permaculture “legend” Rick Thorpe, who he discovered has even appeared on the cover of National Geographic. “He (Rick) is one of the best sustainable supersoldiers you could possibly get in your community,” he enthused.

So how did Raglan as a community shape up in the eyes of a writer now near the end of a four-month adventure

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which started at Curio Bay in the Catlins – where he swam with Hector’s dolphins, the Deep South’s version of the Maui’s – and will take him all the way to Cape Reinga.

Raglan, in his view, was a community of many parts – from its surfers who congregated at Raglan Roast in Volcom Lane to its activist, artistic, Maori and business components. He loved the fact there was no McDonald’s or Mitre 10 in town. “Any (healthy) community supports its local business.”

Expanding on his observation Raglan was a

community of “doers”, he said.

While it had issues in common with his hometown Dunedin – such as the threat of deep sea drilling – Raglan locals had a “hands-on” approach to activism as opposed to the southern university city’s more theoretical stance.

Ben plans to be back in Raglan distributing his book before the year’s out, and said he hoped simply that the book would be a good read. “We don’t all have time to change the world but we can pick up a book – be inspired – and change our corner, our local sector.” Edith Symes

Warm up with the Kryptonites this weekend at the YOT Club Four highly accomplished musicians that perform with an effortless grace.

The Kryptonites’ music combines elements of neosoul, rhythm and blues, jazz and urban folk with seamless fluidity. They manage to weave complex soulful grooves, which are both danceable AND lyrically adroit.

This Saturday the Kryptonites return to the YOT Club after their epic gig earlier

in May this year. Acoustic vibes with an electric combination of infectious melodies and majestic grooves, the Kryptonites will bring you their take on homegrown Rhythm and Soul.

Pete Fountain, prolific kiwi singer/songwriter, will be joining them on Saturday.

Pete’s songs blend acoustic instruments with rock/soul and pacific flavours.

On Friday we have local DJ Dubsonic dropping tunes from

his vast repertoire of sounds.

Free entry with Dubsonic playing from 10pm.

Other upcoming gigs include local funksters Mighty Mighty, back by popular demand, on Saturday the 9th August, Auckland punk /noise merchants, Die! Die! Die!, on the 16th August and the MOA music collective playing on the 23rd August. Fridays continue with our collection of exceptional local DJs playing for free.

WE WANT YOUR STORIES! Remember the Yot Club is open late from Wednesday with great tunes, free pool, free wifi, Sky Sport and free karaoke alongside all the wonderful acts that play on the weekends.

Please contact us on 07 825 7076 or email us details: info@raglanchronicle.co.nz

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Whaingaroa Environment Centre presents...

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Visit us @ Town Hall to get free curtains, swap skills in Timebank, get gardening, or volunteer in Whaingaroa! www.whaingaroa.org.nz

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Curtain Bank Thanks to the extremely generous curtain donations of the Raglan community and funding from WEL Energy Trust, the Whaingaroa Environment Centre has been able to improve the health of over 50 homes so far. Our aim is to have every home in Raglan warm and healthy!

The Curtain Bank can provide a full home curtain service, ensuring all windows and glass doors are covered with double lined curtains and all draughts stopped. The aim is to prevent the heat escaping from your home. Curtains aren’t just for looks; they can save you money and keep you warm!

The Curtain Bank can also provide individual curtains.

If you have bare windows and glass doors you could be losing valuable heat and wasting money. Bring in the measurements of your window/door (take a picture if you can) and our sewers may be able to line and alter a pair of curtains to help keep the heat in your home.

Thanks to funding from WEL Energy Trust we are able to offer this service FREE to community service card holders and to others for koha. We try to prioritise our waiting list based on need

Hot tips to keep warm and save your cold hard cash: 1.

Get snug!

If your curtains aren’t snugly fitted, you can be wasting massive amounts of money heating constantly cooling air. EIther fit curtains to the ground, or you need to block off air flow at the top with pelmets, close fitting flat curtain tracks or, just for winter, roll up an old sheet or towel and place use it to fill the gap to stop heat escaping!

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Layer up!

Do your curtains have a thermal lining? Store-bought thermal-lined curtains actually adds very little insulation value, it’s the layers of still air trapped on and between materials that provide insulation. You need a minimum of two layers to trap air and provide insulation. You can attach another pair of curtains onto the back of your current curtains (ask us to show you how easy it is), hang a blanket or sheet to provide an extra layer or talk to us about curtain lining.

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Every square metre of window that you insulate saves nearly 40 litres of oil or about 60cubic metres of gas per year.

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“Thank you SO MUCH for the new warm curtains! My house is warm and looks good. You even came by a third time to make some adjustments. Many thanks indeed!!”

- Jules “I would like to say a big thanks for making my house warm with your curtains. Really I appreciate the great service you are doing for the community without charging anything.

It makes a big difference to my flat after you guys hang the curtains and carpet to the floor which increased E BEFOR the temperature and the look of my home as well! We are enjoying this warm winter because of your great job. Thanks heaps for your valuable time and work.” -Asha

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• Keep the curtain donations coming, our supplies are running low and we would still love any clean curtains. Drop them in at the enviro centre, town hall.

• Help us sort and measure all our donated curtains Curtain Bank working bee next Wednesday 6th August 10-12pm Cake and coffee (or tea) provided.

WEL Energy Trust was formed in 1993 for the purpose of holding shares in the newly created lines company WEL Energy Group. Since its inception the Trust has supported the return of over $220 million to WEL Networks customers through a discount on individual electricity accounts and has invested over $60 million in community and energy efficiency grants.

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Get a snake. Stop icy draughts with a door snake. WEC has a whole bunch of rather stylish options. Measure the inside of your door frame and come see us at the town hall. We have a range of sizes, colours and styles only $10!

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Check for gaps. Heat is sneaky and will escape through the smallest gaps. Draught stopping tape is really inexpensive (WEC has it for less than $5 a roll), check for gaps around your windows and doors and block them with whatever you can (masking tape, putty, newspaper) 5.

Let the sunshine in. Open curtains and let the sun heat your home for free, get them closed again just before sundown. Don’t wait until it’s dark and cold to close your curtains, by this stage you’ve already lost lots of warm sunshined air. Clear obstructions (e.g. plants, sheds) that might keep the sun’s rays from reaching your house 6.

Get some air. Damp air is harder to heat and it can make your family sick. Let moist air out and dry air in by ventilating. Open your windows in damp areas like kitchens and bathroomsTry and dry your clothes outside (an average load creates 5 litres of water vapour) and cover pots when cooking.

Recycling in brief: glass Glass is 100% recyclable and can be recycled endlessly without loss in quality or purity – something no other food and beverage packaging option can claim.

• Glass bottles and jars can be recycled according to colour. They are sent to O-I glass manufacturers in Auckland to be made into new bottles and jars.

• Glass window panes can be dropped off at the Wood Yard for resale.

• Drinking glasses without chips can be dropped off at Kaahu’s Nest.

• All broken glass must be wrapped thouroughly and placed in the middle of your blue bag, please!

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Thanks to Trust Waikato and our local EnviroMatters sponsors:

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Registrations now open for the 2015 Raglan Business Directory All new businesses wanting to be the 2015 business directory need to contact the Raglan Chronicle office by: Friday 29th August.

If you have already registered your interest with our office then you will be contacted by one of our staff prior to this date.

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For all new businesses in the area the Raglan Business Directory is now in its 11th year. It is sent to all residents this side of the deviation free of charge and will be placed in all local accommodations and businesses. It is an excellent way of getting your product or services advertised to the community.

Current advertisers Like last year current advertisers will shortly receive a letter regarding their advertising in the new edition.

Online Directory The entire directory in now online - visit: www.raglandirectory.co.nz If you advertise in the directory you will automatically get an online listing.

For an additional fee you can enhance your listing with your logo, a summary of your services, map location, with links to your email address, website, social networking pages and more. Get in touch with us to learn more.

Residential Directory If your phone number was incorrect or you have moved in the last year we need to know, so that we can publish your correct contact details.

If you do not wish to appear in the Residential Directory please contact us so we can take you off our data base.

office: Wainui Rd, Raglan

ph: 825 7076

Raglan Business and Residential Directory www.raglandirectory.co.nz

To register your interest: Call into the Chronicle office to fill out a registration form or we can email one to you.

Phone 825 7076 or email: info@raglanchronicle.co.nz

fax: 825 7078

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AUGUST 2014

From Raglan C ommunity H ouse.........

Wow! We’ve sure had some frosty mornings lately but have enjoyed some fabulous sunny days as well. Cold, wet weather brings higher power bills as we try to stay warm and get washing dry and these high power bills can put real strain on the family finances. If you are finding it hard to balance the need to stay warm and dry and pay the power bill, come and talk to our Budget Advisor, Tony. He can work with you to find a way to balance the books without compromising your health and safety. Ph: 825 8500 for an appointment—Mon—Wed.

COMMUNITY ALCOHOL ACTION FUNDING

News in brief……...

The Community House has been granted two • F u n d i n g to years funding from the Health Promotion Agency, undertake alcohol through the Community Alcohol Action Fund to a ctio n g r a n te d. undertake community driven action to reduce the Project Plan for this harm from alcohol within our community. The work is underway aims of the project will be: and consultation with organisations  Reduce harm from alcohol in the Raglan in the community to community using new tools from the Act. start soon.  Build local leadership and community ownership to create attitudinal change to • Community House restructure news— alcohol consumption across the whole changes to Bargain community.

B a s e m e n t  Encourage local organisations to work operations being collaboratively to reduce alcohol related harm, considered. especially promoting new tools from the Act. • Social Worker from  Work collaboratively with other service OCIAL WORKER Link House starts at providers to support the delivery of drug and Community House An additional service is now alcohol counselling and the delivery of drug Wednesdays, term available at the Community House. and alcohol workshops to the Raglan time (sole parents Lisa Herbison, a Social Worker only) community. from Link House in Hamilton will • Shopping Bus trial be based at the House on HOPPING BUS u n d e r w a y — Wednesdays (term time) to work Tuesdays only.

A reminder that we have teamed with the Raglan with single parent families.

Contact Community Phone Raglan Community House Club, Raglan RSA and SuperValue to provide a House for more on 825 8142 for more information shopping bus to collect you from your home, bring information and to you into town and then drop you back home again. or to make an appointment. book a place.

This service is available on Tuesdays only—pick up at 9.30 approx and return around 12.30pm. We • V o l u n t e e r s PA R E T I M E needed—call us have drivers ready and waiting so book today today!

Raglan Community House is call us on Ph: 825 8142 looking for volunteers for our Op Shop – Bargain Basement and our ESTRUCTURE NEWS Drop In Lounge.

Morning or afternoon shifts – or even a couple As a result of a very unpredictable funding climate the RCH Committee of hours! Tuesday to Saturdays (Op found it necessary in 2013 to undertake a restructure of the Raglan This restructure includes the Bargain Basement Shop). Mondays to Fridays (Drop Community House. operations which is the last area for review and a sub-committee has now in Lounge). been appointed to carry out this work. The Bargain Basement is a major No experience necessary as full source of untagged funds for the Community House and government training will be given.

Police funding agencies are placing considerably more emphasis on checks are a requirement though. organisations such as ours becoming more sustainable. Philanthropic Phone Sharon on 825 8142 or come Trusts are increasingly reluctant to fund work that they believe government should be funding and so organisations like the Community in to the Community House and House are caught in something of a cleft stick. It is critical for our future talk to us. There are loads of jobs that we maximise our funding opportunities and this includes the revenue that need doing—stacking shelves, gained from the Bargain Basement. This process will incur change and washing toys, helping customers change is always difficult for all involved. We trust that the community etc so give us a call! will continue to support us as we work through this review process.

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     

             

               

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     

     

       

               

            

              

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     

    

      

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     .

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      

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  

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            

  

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     

              

      

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      

     

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                 

  

                               



  

      

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     

      

             

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raglanelectrical@rocketmail.com

FENCING

PLUMBING

ELECTRICIANS CONCRETE SERVICES

JOINERY

For advertising inquiries: Contact the Raglan Chronicle on 07 825 7076 Call - John Vercoe Phone: 07 847 6006 Mobile: 027 212 5062 26 King Street, Hamilton Email: waikatojoinery@xtra.co.nz Web: www.joineryspecialists.co.nz

or email us at: info@raglanchronicle.co.nz

LAWNS / LANDSCAPING

COURIERS/PARCELS

• PLUMBING SUPPLIES • BUILDING SUPPLIES • HOME APPLIANCES • LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED • TOTALLY INDEPENDENT

RAGLAN TO HAMILTON THREE TIMES DAILY “I CAN DELIVER YOUR PARCELS ANYWHERE IN NEW ZEALAND WITH TRACK & TRACE!”

ELECTRICIANS

‘CHILLED SERVICE NOW AVAILABLE’

PH Pete: 0274 302 890

DRAINAGE/EXCAVATION

LAWNS / LANDSCAPING

AL DRAINAGE CENTR AND PLUMBING LTD Covering all aspects of Drainage and Plumbing Digger Work Water Mains Digger Hire Available Ph Dean 027 482 3130 or 07 825 8132 central-drainage@hotmail.com

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80 cents per word (minimum charge $8) or prices start at $18 for a boxed/bordered ad

Church

For Sale

AMMONIUM SULPHATE ex Te Awamutu $525 p/tonne +GST

Ph 0800 549 433

Flowers

Lilypot Florist * Fresh flowers * Send flowers * Potted plants

07 825 6847

2 Wallis Street

www.lilypotflorist.co.nz

In My Good Books Quality 2nd hand books Open Thurs - Sun from 10am 2 Wallis St Books wanted.

Tigerlily bikini heaven! *now as separates in this amazing range x ------------------------+ Guys best leather staple boots + shoes at a steal ! $ALE

For Sale F I R E W O O D DRY pine - $115, delivered ph 021 0771 524 F I R E W O O D MANUKA Dry $110m3 Ring 825 0522.

SECONDHAND FABRICS, bric-abrac, clothing, more! @ Kaahu’s Nest Xtreme Zero Waste 8250017 Commercial To Let RETAIL SHOP for lease Downtown Raglan, Prime location, High foot traffic Ph: 021 363 465

Lost

MISSING: BLUE MOUNTAIN Bike & Helmet left beside bridge at Waitetuna Valley Road a month ago, phone 825 5226.

R A G L A N MUSICIAN’S CLUB – Open Mic Night Thurs 26 June @ Orca, Bow Street, 8.30pm until late. All welcome.

FRI 01 AUG @ YOT CLUB, DJ Dubsonic from 10pm, free entry.

NOTICE is hereby given that the Proposed Water Supply Bylaw hearing will be reconvened at 12.30pm on Wednesday 13 August 2014 in the Council Chambers, Waikato District Council, 15 Galileo Street, Ngaruawahia. The purpose of the meeting is to reconvene the hearing that was conducted on 17 June and 14 July 2014.

Note: In the event that the business of any Committee is not concluded on the advertised date, the meeting may be continued on a later date scheduled by the Committee prior to adjournment.

Courses, classes & workshops MENS MEETING - MANA TĀNE: E x p l o r i n g Fatherhood & Parenting, 1st Thur of the Month, Next Hui - Thur 7th Aug, TRX Circuit 6.30-9pm @ Old Classes School.

All Men One hour cardio/strength focus.

Welcome. Contact: Mon-Thurs, 6-7pm Tiaki 825-7111 Fri, 11am-12 YOGA @maxTE Must Pre-Book, 3 perUKU Every class.

Monday from Bay yoga 6.30Whale to 8pm, Studio atFitness the Te Uku Hall Call Tom, 825 0404 825 ring Belinda www.whalebayfitness.com 6592.

Services Offered

CHIMNEY FLUE CLEANING: Avoid chimney fires. For safe and efficient heating. $95. ph 027 2930398.

SPECIAL NEEDS music therapy.

Phone 825 7344.

Situations Vacant HOME HELP REQUIRED for family with 3 young children and unwell Mum. Approx 3 months needed of 20 - 25 hours per week in exchange for board. Contact 07 825 8454, or 027 447 6900.

Public Notices

T U E S D A Y S FREE RAGLAN SHOPPING BUS Get collected from and delivered back to your home.

Come into town for Shopping, Library etc – or just enjoy coffee with friends.

9.30am pick up – 12.30 drop off (approx timings).

Phone 825 8142 to book.

RAGLAN DISTRICT COMMUNITY VEHICLE TRUST AGM: Meeting to be held on the 16th August 2014, 10am at the Raglan Community House.

Please contact 825 6866 for enquiries.

B U D G E T A S S I S TA N C E @ Raglan Community House.

Appointments required. 8258142.

Reveal your inner abs!

Personal training and classes that focus on core strength and cardio.

For all ages, fitness levels.

Whale Bay Fitness Studio Call Tom, 825 0404 www.whalebayfitness.com

Public Notices TO ALL OUR A M A Z I N G FRIENDS and the wonderful Raglan community. Words cannot thank you enough for all your help and support during our difficult time coping with sudden illness.

Your generosity and compassion has been overwhelming. We are forever grateful to be surrounded by such loving people.

Arohanui Corrina, Simon and family.

Public Notices

BE COOL, BE KIND AND DON’T JUDGE Raglan Violence Prevention and Awareness

Public Notices

Notice of Reconvening Hearing

SAT 02 AUG @ YOT CLUB, The Kryptonites, acoustic vibes and majestic grooves.

YOT CLUB IS OPEN late from Wed with great tunes, free pool, free wifi, Sky Sport and free Karaoke.

This notice is given under section 46 of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987.

G J Ion Chief Executive

M1680

RAGLAN CLUB RAGLAN RAMBLERS R E S T A U R A N T WED 06 AUG: 9am OPENING NIGHT, at carpark next to fire Friday 1st August station: Lake Ngaroto from 4pm. Happy & Yarndley’s Bush Hour: 4-6pm. bring lunch Karaoke with local entertainers Rob HEALING ROOMS & Dee. Restaurant 2nd & 4th Thurs name unveiled at @ Plunket Rooms, 11am – 12.30.

7pm.

RAGLAN AGLOW M I D W I N T E R C A N D L E L I G H T: M A S Q U E R A D E Sat 9th We invite you to 1st BALL, Raglan August Fellowship August, Hall.

8pm Meeting, 9:45am Town Tea/Coffee, 10am start. Limited tickets to 12pm, at Vision $20 (1st drink free).

Church, 7 Taipari Cash bar and food Mask Avenue, Raglan available.

West.

Guest essential for entry.

Speaker: Kay Miller, All profits to Raglan Raglan Resident Area School. Tickets: See www.aglow.org. Raglan United Video, Improve your co.nz what we are RAS office and The paddle about. Other details? Door. power! specific personal Ph Alofa 825 7983 / Sport Rtraining A &G L A N classes; 021 0823 0669.

HORTICULTURAL that focus on strength & FLOWER MON @ THE SOCIETY cardio.

SHOW: 6th Sept RAGLAN CLUB. WhaleChurch Bay Union Hall.

500 cards, 1pm.

Fitnessyour Studioflowers.

Show WED @ Raglan Call Tom, 825 0404 Club, Fun Quiz Please participate. www.whalebayfitness.com REMOTE CONTROL 6:45pm.

WEDNESDAYS @ TOY ENTHUSIASTS: for BANTEAY SREY Looking likeminded mums, R E S TA U R A N T Knitting Circle from dads and kids (and 9.30am. All welcome. kids at heart) to get Beginners welcome. together to have a play around on RC MAINLY MUSIC: toys. Ph: 027 598 Music & movement 9564. programme for SURFSIDE preschoolers, CHURCH Monday & this week: Wednesdays 9:30am 10am @ Raglan @ Te Uku church Area School Hall. Ph 8255199 for 7pm @ Te Uku more info.

Classifieds classifieds

Public Notices

0800 492 452 www.waikatodistrict.govt.nz www.facebook.com/WaikatoDistrictCouncil

NeedJUNIOR new RAGLAN SOCCER 26.07.14 inspiration for your

GRADE RESULT fitness goals?

5thPersonal Sea Starstraining using NA cool equipment; TRX 5th Shrimps NA & Crossover trainers, balance boards andNAballs.

5th Hoppers

PLAYERS OF THE DAY Maria Grilli

Leon Patterson Kish Grant-Swallow

Whale Bay 7th Mauis Loss 1-5 Eli Grant-Swallow Fitness Studio 7th Morays Win 5-0.

Siope Amaka Regnier Call Tom, 825 0404 8th Stingrays Win 9-1 William Barton www.whalebayfitness.com th 8 Great Whites Draw 1-1 The Team 8th Snappers Loss 3-5 Vader Geros 9th Dolphins Loss 0-9 The Team 9th Sealions Loss 0-8 Ciara Scott 10th Orcas

Loss 3-6

Jypsie Hill

10 Sharks

Win 2-1

Tom Hannon & Maureen George

Open-Piranhas

Win 2-1

Levi White

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Open-Bullsharks Draw 4-4

Joseph Blake

RAGLAN JUNIOR RUGBY 26.07.14 GRADE

RESULT

PLAYERS OF THE DAY

6th Green Lost 60-65

Te Ru Rewharewha, Maz Connor & Tawera Gray-Lord

7th Green

Hayden Sherlock, Kate Sherlock & Riley Hartgill

Lost 65-80

7th Black Drew 60-60

Kingston Smith & Michael Copland

8th

Kaitawhiti Kereopa, Jackson Fellowes, Reef Staheli & Ivan Waitere

Lost 15-15

9th Black Won 25-20

Darryl Patterson & Maioro Greensill

9th Green Drew 30-30

Jay Wilson & Oliver Wallace

10th

Tane Parata, Ngakau Benseman Smit 5 1 a &WJulian haan ga

11th

lost 15-45 Won 32-15

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Kana Browne, Hunter Reily0& 7James 8 2Forrest 5 7072

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H O L I DAY P R O G R A M M E L E A D E R A N D A S S I S TA N T Raglan Old School Arts Centre has vacancies for a Leader and Assistant (2 positions) for its school holiday kids programme. The programme runs for one week in each school holiday period. Funding is in place from mid-2014 to m i d - 2 0 1 5 . Ya n n a n d C h r i s , w h o h a v e r u n t h e programme for the past few years are bowing out. They will be available to help the new Leader get started.

Yo u ’ l l n e e d t o h a v e a p a s s i o n f o r k e e p i n g k i d s a c t i v e , b u s y a n d h a p p y. T h e p r o g r a m m e s are OSCAR registered and include art, craft, sports, baking and field trips.

The next programme will run from the 6th to 1 0 t h O c t o b e r f r o m 9 a m t o 3 p m e a c h d a y. T h e Leader develops a theme, plans and organises t h e w e e k ’s a c t i v i t i e s h e l p e d b y t h e a s s i s t a n t .

For a copy of position descriptions email Rodger: rodger@raglanartscentre.co.nz

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RAGLAN REAL ESTATE Open Homes Saturday 2pm - 9c East Street

Raglan Real Estate Ltd Licenced (REAA 2008)

AUCTION Fri 3 February 2012 - 6pm Ray White Office, 21 Bow St, Raglan rd

Sunday 2pm - 69d Otonga Valley Rd

SPRING FLING AUCTION 6PM, 29TH AUGUST 2014 RAY WHITE OFFICE, 21 BOW ST RAGLAN NEW BEGINNINGS

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY

Solid brick 3 brm family home in rural setting

• 2 Storey House In 2 Legal Flats

Office & rumpus, single garage, internal access

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

Plumbed shed (potential ancillary unit), well planted garden

• 2 Acre + Lifestyle Block – Prime Location • Single Garage & Storage Shed

3973m² fenced & ready for a new family Prior Auction offers considered.

ID#RAG20938

Prior Auction offers considered.

OPEN

OPEN HOME Saturday 11am 297 Te Papatapu Road

HOME

Saturday 12pm 335 Wainui Road

ID#RAG20952

AUCTION: 29 August ‘14 - 21 Bay View Rd Big views, great location TOP SHELF PROPERTY

3 dble brms + office, entertainers kitchen Sun drenched open plan living & decks Large paved entertainment area

Double garaging with internal access Prior Auction offers considered

RAG#20923

OPEN HOME

View open home:

Saturday 1pm 6 Violet Street

Saturday 2pm or by appointment

SIZE IS NOT A PROBLEM Sunday 1pm 4 bedroom home with endless or options by appointment

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

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

Located close to town & beach. This is a 2 bedroom immaculate home, fully lockable garage with power. Elevated and sunny, only minutes to the nearest beach & town centre. The house has polished timber flooring, is fully insulated, newly 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 Large family area flows out to sunny deck or alfresco dining Glorious Mtn views, magnificent sunsets & a glimpse of the harbour.

Prior Auction offers considered.

OPEN HOME

Sunday 1pm 1 Seabreeze Way

ID#RAG21995

OCEAN RETREAT BUSH BABY

TOO GOOD TO MISS!

A slice of Raglan’s best real estate nestled into native bush surrounds near Whale Bay. Master bedroom has its own private decking and huge views. 2nd room/ storage/ laundry/ studio.

Open plan living with cosy wood burner with wet back & sun drenched decking enjoying gorgeous ocean and bush views. Hide away, holiday ambiance.

Situated on 1258m².

Sunday 1pm

ID#RAG21999

• 2 homes on 1 freehold title 2 houses, 2 incomes – 2 two bedroom houses Income opportunity here Superbly located – sea views, easy walk to town and harbour Ideal accommodation investment – live in one, rent out the other!

Prior Auction offers considered.

Julie Hanna 027 441 8964 Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282

OPEN HOME

Sunday 2pm 16 Stewart Street

FIN

AUCTION THIS SATURDAY!!

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

Julie Hanna 027 441 8964 Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282

OPEN HOME

ID#RAG20933

150 Whaanga Road

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• Solid home, master with ensuite & walk in robe • Impressive with sumptuous space • Designed to capture all day sun • Situated on 3775m2 in rural, secluded setting.

Saturday 2pm 55 Government Road

WATER & MOUNTAIN

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• 3 Level open plan living ID#RAG20907 OPEN HOME situated on 812m2 MAKE ME YOUR OWN – I’M RATHER SPECIAL!!

• Includes s/c unit • Contemporary design, large entertaining decks • Internal access garage, OPEN HOME separate workshop ID#RAG20886

Saturday 1pm 10 Violet Street

ID#RAG20965

Lifestyle at the Beach

ID#RAG20964 View open home:

Saturday 1pm 23a Violet Street

WOODEN IT BE NICE

ID#RAG20963

AUCTION: 29 August ‘14 - 445 Wainui Rd

STEP INTO THE MARKET

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

Fabulous family living / Easy care garden

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RAGLAN RUSTIC REAL ESTATE

Board and batten rustic house plus a separate large barn with adjoining carport - ideal as a workshop/ studio.

The main house has one large bedroom which could be converted into two; plus one single bedroom/ office area. Huge potential for improvement.

7253m² section Established orchard and extensively planted.

Listen to the sound of the surf - Very close access to beach and surf, only minutes to Raglan town.

Prior Auction Offers considered.

Phone now for an appointment to view.

AUCTION: 29 August ‘14 – Section: 21 Primrose St

NEW LISTING: 33 Main Road

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

NO COVENANTS $170,000

• Situated at the end of a cul-de-

• Elevated Section with harbour

sac

views • Close to town • Covenants apply • 519m2 in quality subdivision

• Close to town and elevated • Site lends itself to a relocatable with basement garage • Building platform flows down to section waiting to be developed

ID#RAG22005

Julie Hanna 027 441 8964 Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282

View open home: 91d Greenslade

• Peek of the harbour and views to Hills Road

ID#RAG22011

Julie Hanna 027 441 8964 Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282

View open home: 21 Rose St

A WORLD OF YOUR OWN $420,000 View Sunday 2pm or by appointment

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View Sat & Sun 12pm or by appointment

2

ID#RAG21808

Julie Hanna 027 441 964 Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282

Julie Hanna 027 441 964 Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282

13 Ryan Rd Te Akau

• Close to iconic surf beaches, amazing bush walks and coastline • Tranquil private setting and peaceful hideaway to enjoy • Open plan • Situated on 1455m2

2

View by appointment

• Tranquil paradise

View by appointment

ID#RAG21991

• Sleep-out

ID#RAG22006

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Contact: Graham Rope 021 222 7427

OPEN HOMES this weekend

2nd & 3rd August

4 & 10 Point St

SECLUDED SANCTUARY AWAITS $349,000

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• 1219m² section adjoining waterfront reserve • Fishing, swimming, boating

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almost on your doorstep

Contact: Graham Rope 021 222 7427

SatuRday 12pm – 2 pokohui aVe SatuRday 12pm – 21 RoSe St SatuRday 2pm – 445 wainui Rd

3 ACRES IN TOWN $465,000 • 1.2643 Ha’s (3.1 acres) residential zoned section • Easy access to Raglan township • Land bank, subdivide or create your own dream home

• Harbour and mountain views View by appointment

ID#RAG21714 Contact:

Julie Hanna 027 441 964 Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282

Sunday 12pm – 21 RoSe St Sunday 1pm – 21 Bay View Rd Sunday 2pm – 91d GReenSlade Rd

21 Bow St, Raglan Phone: 07 825 8669 Fax: 07 825 7410 Website: www.rwraglan.co.nz Email: raglan.nz@raywhite.com 16 RAGLAN Chronicle

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• Conveniently located close to wharf, beach and town • Modern glass balustrade decking • Amazing views and all day sun • Plenty of off-street parking, room for the BOAT.

ID#RAG20845

PARADISE IN WAINUI $409,000

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• Extremely classy home • Modern décor & fittings • Secluded retreat • Situated on 959m2

537 Wainui Rd

VENDOR WILL CONSIDER ALL OFFERS