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SUNDAY SESSIONS Jana Wernicke and Finn Jackson are the organisers behind a new iteration of the Raglan Sunday Sessions.

SOUNDSPLASH 2024

A Soundsplash festival for the books with a number of local artists having their full circle moment performing on the main stage and new up and comers making their Soundsplash debut.

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CONTENTS 4 Soundsplash 2024 5 Breathing new life into the Sunday Sessions 6

Talking About Mental Health with Ruby Gibbs

7 Raglan Food Journey 8

Tōkū Kainga Kids

9 Careerforce apprentice unlocks potential for neurodiverse youth 10

Rock-it Supporting Youth

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Surf Series: Catching Up with the Raglan Surfing Academy

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Start up in Raglan: Meet the Sponsors - Jayd Gardens

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Feature: Women Making Waves

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Creativity at Raglan's IHub: A Spotlight on Anastasia

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Women Making Waves Continued

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Deaf Defying Cunning Stunts

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Music at the Old School Arts Centre

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Real Estate

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Social Local

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Quickfind Local Trades Directory

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Classifieds /What's On / Gig Guide

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oundsplash 2024 once again transformed Wainui Reserve in to a thriving hub of music, art and culture last month. This year, the festival spotlighted Raglan's homegrown talents, blending their fiery performances with a heartfelt homage to their roots.

Artists such as Reiki Ruawai, Muroki, and Flowidus proved to be the heart of the festival and delivered spellbinding shows, echoing the town's spirit. Muroki, performing alongside his sister Piri, etched

a lasting memory in the hearts of the locals. Raphael Henderson of Flowidus, with his electrifying performance, brought the first night to a spectacular close on the Summerhaze mainstage.

A particularly heartfelt element of Soundsplash was the performers' nostalgic connection to the festival. Their journey from being wide-eyed children in the crowd to commanding the main stage brought a special, intimate dimension to their performances, resonating deeply with both artists and audience.

Emerging talents like Abstract Fish Lungs and Luna Petzold De La Cruz also got their chance to shine, opening the

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Outsides stage and injecting new energy into the event.

Offstage, the Soundsplash team introduced significant changes to this year's event, notably a streamlined checkin process that drastically cut down wait times, garnering widespread praise from parents and the community alike.

Improved transport logistics, including a revamped Raglan Airfield shuttle and additional buses from Auckland, greatly alleviated traffic.

This year's festival also coincided with a tangi for local kuia Marleina Te Kanawa which saw an additional influx of about 800 people on Friday. In response, the

organisers worked with local iwi and whānau to implement additional traffic management in order to minimise any wider impact.

Any concerns for traffic congestion however did not eventuate as traffic management were able to effectiviely keep the flow of vehicles moving throughout the day.

Overall, it was a successfull Soundsplash - one for the books according to feedbcak from punters.

With another Soundsplash under their belts, organaisers will now be undertaking their post-event analysis to look at how they can imporve the event for next year.

BR E ATHING NEW LIFE INTO THE SUNDAY SESSIONS B Y J A N I N E J AC K S O N

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t’s lucky 13 for Finn Jackson and Jana Wernicke as they take on the mantle of promoting a Raglan institution that hit the decks back in the summer of 2010.

No strangers to the music scene, the dynamic duo – known as Dark Faces in the DJ world – is set to make their mark on The Yot Club’s iconic Sunday Sessions.

“I've always been a big fan of the Sunday Sessions when Steve Reid used to run them,” Finn says.

“He ran them wholeheartedly, every summer, and he did a great job of building it from the ground up.”

Born and bred in Raglan, Finn remembers the sessions being one of the first gigs he attended when he was old enough to gain entry.

“It was such a great event. I’ve been going regularly since I was 18,” he says.

One of New Zealand’s premiere summer events, on its reputation alone, the Sunday Sessions has always attracted international acts and garnered a following of music lovers from Raglan and beyond.

Originally from Germany, Sunday Sessions was Jana’s introduction to New Zealand music events when she came into town six years ago – and she loved it.

“It really touched my heart, there was so much beauty behind it and it really brought the community together,” Jana says.

“This is what we want to bring back to the town because we think it's an amazing way for the community to come together, especially on summer days. So, it's really important to us to bring that back to life.”

Finn says Steve was a huge vinyl fan and the early evening DJ sets in the courtyard is something they are keen to continue.

“The vinyl aspect is a legacy of the Sunday Sessions that we will carry on. But we want to bring in acts across the musical spectrum so we can offer something really great for the town.”

As well as international gigs, the pair wants Sunday Sessions to still be the place where local acts can test the waters.

“There are a ton of DJs keen to come and play in Raglan. It’s definitely a hotspot on the DJ circuit.

But we want to blend that with quality local acts and nurture up-and-coming talents as well,” he says.

Sunday Sessions has faced some challenging times in the past few years, not only with the Covid lockdowns but local supporters had lost faith in their favourite summer event.

“Understandably, it’s been a bit of a battle to win the community back over but I think we have got them on our side again,” Finn says.

A power cut during a Sunday Session Halloween event and the odd rainy summer Sunday highlighted to Finn and Jana that they were earning back that community support.

“People just stayed kept dancing in the courtyard and kept the vibe going,” Jana says.

It’s that vibe and the energy from others that keeps Finn and Jana getting up on a Sunday morning to set up for the afternoon.

“When you know how stoked the musicians are to come and play here, and when you have people going home at the end of the night and saying they've had

a great time. Despite its challenges - and it can be really hard work – the ripple effect from that is really fulfilling,” Finn says.

Keeping the punters happy with the awesome beats is one part of what makes Sunday Sessions a great night out; the couple have also got Piace Pizza’s woodfired plant-based pizzas on tap.

“They’re just behind Indis so you can order it at the bar and they deliver it straight to the dancefloor,” Finn says.

The couple are also organising a repeat of their successful boutique music and art festival ‘This Must Be It’ on Saturday, March 23 with tickets on sale soon.

The 30-hour festival brings together local and international acts, art installations and food in the foothills at Ruapuke.

Sunday Sessions run at The Yot Club every Sunday starting at 6pm until 1am. Get in free before 7pm, $10 on the door after.

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TA LK ING A BOUT M ENTA L HE A LTH W I T H R U B Y G I B B S - C R E A T O R O F T H E M E N T A L H E A LT H T O O L B O X

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elcome back to the Mental Health column for 2024.

This month I spoke with Resa.

Resa has lived in Raglan for seven years and is originally from Berlin, Germany. She has a weekly radio show on Raglan Community Radio on Tuesdays from 7.30pm and works as an event officer at Waikato District Council.

What is your relationship like with your mental health? Is it something that you think about often?

It's been in the forefront of my mind for at least 15 years. I think in my mid 20s it started to be an issue. I thought, ‘ok I have to attack this and deal with it properly.’

Ever since then it's been an everyday thing to check in. I try to find the right feeling words to describe it. Sometimes it's just ‘I'm happy, I'm sad, I'm angry.’ Those are the three main ones but I'm trying to be a bit more specific; ‘I'm grieving, I'm disappointed, I'm jealous’. Then I try to move through it and not avoid it. I think we are really good at distracting ourselves if we aren’t feeling great. We don't get taught how to deal with that stuff and our parents haven’t been taught. If I look at my whānau, there's no awareness of that stuff. There should be a school subject on how to prepare for emotions. What I get stuck on is this negative loop; I'm a bad person, I can't do anything right. You just keep talking yourself down and making yourself feel worse. The way you talk to yourself is important.

What was your relationship like with your mental health when you were younger?

My parents got divorced when I was 4 or 5 and then my mum went down a road of addiction and bad partners. From the age of seven to twelve, I saw my mum really struggling. You feel that energy but I didn't want to talk badly about her to dad so I kept it to myself and it bubbled up in other ways. My report card always said ‘Teresa is never finding the right words to talk to her peers, she's really rude.’

The way that stress manifested, I didn't know how to socially behave. I was really struggling with that and lying awake at night and going over the things that were happening and trying to deal with them.

As a kid, you don't know how to handle strong emotions. It was mainly fear for my

mum. I would dissociate and disconnect from it. But then it means you disconnect from all of your feelings. My dad later on said he saw that I was struggling, he just didn't know how to cope with it. He didn't want to take me away from my mum because that would have been really hard too. That was the thing though, I was there for her. I was trying to fix her. I was her parent and I sometimes feel like I still am. The way our relationship formed was never the mother-daughter relationship in a typical sense. I always felt like it was me taking care of her. Now, I'm a caretaker. I want to fix other people's problems.

When you've been at your lowest point, what is it that's got you through?

Therapy for sure. I notice if you talk to your friends, they're gonna give you friendship advice. Having a neutral person to check things through and get help from really was important. With that I learned to understand those things as phases.

I wrote them down and they’re on my bedroom mirror. Phrases like ‘this won't last forever’, ‘you won't always feel this way’, ‘this too shall pass’. I see those every morning, and think, ok yesterday I felt shit but I will move through it and I will be fine. Sometimes that takes a day, a week, a month, a couple months, whatever it is.

Having the trust that it is not always going to be like this. That has helped a lot. You are not your thoughts.

Have you felt the cultural differences in your relationships moving from Berlin to a small town in New Zealand?

Totally. Being German stereotypically means we’re quite blunt. We don't shy away from conflict. I'm used to that in my work life and in my personal life. I came here and everybody is so friendly and so happy and then I discovered that lots of that is a facade. “She'll be right.” It’s the classic Kiwi attitude which I sometimes struggle with. But then you notice which people you're drawn to and I'm good at noticing that and stepping away from people who I’m not feeling. When I found out that New Zealand has quite a high suicide rate, it kind of made sense. People just don't talk about their stuff in the same way.

What are some of the lessons that you've learned?

That there is no easy solution to a complex problem. It's not just going for a surf and talking to a therapist and taking some meds and it’ll be fine. It's a process and a lifelong lesson to learn.

It's never going to be done. I've always

been a person who is either super high or super low. I’m realising I can exist in the in between. Often things are just ok. It takes so long to be comfortable living in that middle space. If you've never lived in that state, then it feels like something is wrong. This can reflect in the way you choose your friends or your partners.

Everything has to be high intensity, in one way or the other. It's funny because I sometimes believe that's why I'm still in Raglan. Being a city girl who lived in Berlin most of her life, coming to NZ and having so much space and nature has helped a lot. Sometimes just stepping away from home is enough to lift you. I don't know where I'd be without the ocean. It washes everything away. I had a bad day yesterday, so I went to Manu Bay for a surf. It was perfect conditions and I was in for a three hour session. For the last hour I was in the water alone with the moon and it was epic. It made my whole day switch around.

What are some of the tools in your toolbox?

The mirror mantras are something you see every day. If I'm going through a rough time, that's what I always come back to. Move through it. I talk to myself all the time. I think it's how I process. If it stays internal in your brain you keep mulling it around but if you write it down or say it out loud, it changes immediately.

Sometimes people don’t take the time. It's just feeling then reacting. Step back for a bit and reassess. Look at what is actually happening. Your thoughts can mess things up all the time. When it comes to regular coping mechanisms; exercise, yoga, breath. Deep breaths are a nervous system regulator. We do flat breathing during the day and I notice when I get anxious my breathing is so shallow. I try to do bigger breaths. It's different for everybody.

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INTRODUCING R AGL A N FOOD JOUR NEYS Welcome to Raglan Food Journeys. A new feature that will take you through the heart and soul of our local Raglan food landscape. I hope to explore the rich tapestry of stories woven into the fabric of our community, all through the lens of food.

This will be more than just a collection of recipes; it’s a celebration of the diverse and vibrant voices that make our local food scene so unique. Delving into the kitchens of passionate home cooks, chatting with local food artisans, and exploring the creations of our local foodies will be the inspiration for this page.

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y name is Shannon and I will be curating this new page. I have lived in Raglan on and off for close to 20 years and in that time I have worn many hats; from working in local cafes, running a yoga studio, and working as a massage therapist.

For several years I worked as a cook on sailing boats and in the catering and hospitality industries. This gave me the great opportunity to study and learn from chefs in the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, and the USA. I grew up in a house of hunters, gatherers, and gardeners.

My Dad Alan was my first cooking inspiration, I think he missed his calling as a wild food chef. There was always some wild food from the land or sea and a big vege garden which kept us going throughout the year. This seasonal thread has stayed with me throughout my life and inspires my cooking today.

For me, summer is all about hanging out with friends and family, eating and sharing food gathered from our gardens

In Season - Tomatoes Best eaten straight off the vine and warmed by the summer sun, tomato season makes me happy every year.

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Quick Ideas By salting tomatoes and letting them sit in a colander for at least 15 minutes, the juices will collect in the bowl below and can be made into a tasty vinaigrette. This makes the tomato flavour super punchy in any salad containing tomatoes.

Chop tomatoes, tear up a few basil leaves, and add some fresh mozzarella with a good drizzle of olive oil for a classic caprese salad.

Make a cherry tomato and walnut pesto to have on its own or add to pasta. Grill some cherry tomatoes with a little olive oil. Add it into a food processor with garlic, lemon zest, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper and walnuts (you can get some beautiful ones from Shai’s stall at the Raglan Growers Market). Blend until desired texture.

Tomato Facts • Storing tomatoes in the fridge affects their flavour.

• If you have grown or purchased an abundance of tomatoes they can be frozen and then defrosted throughout the year for sauces and chutneys.

• The active constituent in tomatoes is Lycopene which is a powerful antioxidant.

• Tomatoes have travelled to space! 600,000 seeds went to the International Space Station before being grown in classrooms in Canada to understand the effect of outer space on seed growth.

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February 11, 10am - 2pm, Old School Art Centre A great opportunity to sample locally made food and food products.

RAGLAN GROWERS MARKET

Fridays, 5-7pm, 1 Stewart Street This community stall is a cooperative initiative that offers backyard growers the opportunity to sell surplus produce on an occasional basis.

RAGLAN CROP SWAP

1st and 3rd Sunday of the month, Raglan Bowling Club This is a cash free and community sharing event where people can share something and take something home from their kitchens and gardens.

RANGITAHI FARMERS MARKET

February 10 & 24, 29 Rangitahi Road A bi-monthly Saturday market during the summer months - get in quick, these are the last two dates of the year. Fresh and local products available from local food producers.

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and collected from nature or purchased at our markets and supermarkets. From this comes BBQs, big salads, shared feasts, and homestyle food from the heart.

I’m looking forward to sharing recipes from my kitchen which are seasonal, local, and delicious. I will also be connecting with local foodies, market holders, home gardeners, and food producers in order to share their stories and food inspirations. I would like to share tips and tricks for saving money on food in this current climate and ways to reduce food waste for you and your family.

I believe that cooking with what’s available and in season brings the cost of food down naturally as fresh food at its most abundant is generally at a lower price point. And - fresh produce just tastes better when it’s at its peak. Taking the opportunity to preserve what’s in season can keep you going all year round as does swapping and trading with friends, neighbours, and family.

My hope for this page is to help grow community connections through food, promote our local food landscape, and make food together with shared recipes.

PLUM KASUNDI In the summer months, I love to make a stash of chutneys to use throughout the year and to give away to friends and family. My lovely friend Sarah generously gifted me a huge bag of plums and my mind went straight here. Kasundi, traditionally made with tomatoes, is an Indian spiced chutney.

The richness of the plums complements the acidity of the vinegar and combination of Indian spices. Although great on its own with cheese and crackers, it is versatile enough to be used on toasties, dolloped on curries, or as an accompaniment to many meat dishes. This recipe makes about four 650g jars.

Ingredients ½ cup ghee (or a neutral vegetable oil) 3 Tbsp cumin seeds 3 Tbsp black mustard seeds 2 Tbsp nigella seeds (optional) 150g ginger (fresh and grated) 80g garlic (fresh and chopped) 2kg plums (stones removed) or tomatoes 350 g dark brown sugar or white sugar (dark sugar gives a more caramelised depth) 3 Tbsp chilli powder (this is balanced by the sugar, add less or more to your taste) 1 ½ Tbsp coriander powder 1 ½ Tbsp turmeric ½ tsp ground clove (optional) 2 ½ Tbsp salt 415ml malt vinegar 1. Heat ghee in a large pot over a medium-high heat.

2. Add cumin seeds, black mustard seeds, and nigella seeds (optional), cook until the seeds sizzle and pop.

3. Add plums, stir well, then turn heat to medium-low.

4. Add all other ingredients, stir well, and cook for 1-1½ hours, stirring occasionally. You want the consistency to be nice and thick - dip a teaspoon in and let it cool for a few minutes to check for desired thickness.

5. Pour into hot sterilised jars and seal. Keeps for up to a year in a dark cool space in the pantry.

Notes Ghee is clarified butter but can be swapped for a neutral oil. You can easily swap out tomatoes for plums in this recipe. Nigella seeds are an Indian spice, they can be left out of this recipe but do add a smokey element. Recipes can always be adjusted to your taste - if you like chilli, add more.

For more information on bottling and preserving, head to: lovefoodhatewaste.co.nz.

This is a great resource with recipes, hacks and tips to make the most of your food.

To get in touch about recipe feedback, comments, nominating a foodie friend or letting us know what you have going on (producers) email raglanfoodjourneys@gmail.com Raglan Chronicle Magazine Issue February 2024 | 7

TŌKŪ K A INGA K IDS WITH RUBY GIBBS

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ōkū Kainga Kids was started

by Bryony Wilson and Ruby Gibbs. We aim to provide a safe, supportive, and encouraging space for children with special needs or those who don't easily fit into other groups.

After spending the last few years working as teacher aides at a specialist school in Hamilton, we realised our community had no similar offering.

We wanted to focus our skills here in Whāingaroa. Ruby was born and raised in Raglan. She achieved a postgraduate degree in psychology, specialising in behavioural analysis, before leaving Raglan to travel the world. She returned home in

2020 due to the pandemic. Bryony was raised in Hamilton but settled in Raglan a few years ago. She also spent her 20s travelling the world before discovering a passion for psychology. She is completing her Master's at the University of Waikato, focusing on children with autism spectrum disorder.

We started our programme at the beginning of January and have been running it on Wednesdays and Thursdays with a group of up to seven kids each day, ranging in age from 5 to 15, with varying needs. You may have seen us out and about in the community as we explored our backyard. We spent our days running around the Wainui Bush Park collecting supplies for art projects, building bridges across the creeks and practising our knot-

tying. We also took advantage of the sunny days to explore the many swimming spots around Whāingaroa. On the days when the weather didn't cooperate, we worked as a team to bake cakes, create art projects and do science experiments. While we had a busy schedule, we focused on helping these kids develop problem-solving and social skills and spend time with their peers in a safe space.

The most rewarding aspect for us was watching these kids learn about themselves and each other and form genuine bonds.

At Tōkū Kainga Kids, we believe that every child has the ability to connect, but for some, this looks different or takes more time. Being surrounded by their peers in smaller groups creates opportunities for individual growth and social learning for

these children. We aim to foster a safe, non-judgmental environment where these kids can thrive.

Now that the holidays are ending, we will offer a one-day-a-week programme during the term. We will continue fostering social connections in smaller, specialised groups while working on individual development goals. We have spaces available if this sounds like a good fit for you and your child.

Finally, we are grateful for our sponsors, Jamie at PKF Hamilton and Sue at Bizworx Raglan. We appreciate your support and trust in our vision. If you or your business would be interested in sponsorship opportunities, please get in touch.

For all enquiries, please get in touch with us at tokukaingakids@gmail.com.

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C A R EER FORCE A PPR ENTICE UNLOCKS POTENTI A L FOR NEURODIVERSE YOUTH An opportunity to enrol in, and then complete a Careerforce | Te Pūkenga Youth Work apprenticeship with employer Te Ratonga Poumanaaki, meant he could expand his own understanding to better support these young people.

“I passed my driving test, and I got my commercial driver’s licence, but these were the only qualifications that I had ever previously achieved. I am so happy,” says Morgen.

As a Kaimahi Tautoko, Morgen has worked oneon-one with pre-teen children who have neurodiverse conditions. Together with his wife Ana, they are also supporting many of their own whānau and mokopuna with the same conditions and are getting these young people to realise their full potential.

“I am able to break into their way of thinking and create an environment for them to thrive,” says Morgen.

“It’s an incredible thing to see and to witness. Like seeing the child that pokes their head up out of the mud, they take a deep breath and are finally free of restrictions. It’s just absolutely amazing. I just love this work.”

Morgen started making a difference at home with his own grandniece who was diagnosed with severe FASD. The world doesn’t operate the same for people with FASD, according to Morgen. He and his wife supported her continually, daily, even making sure she got up in the morning, ready for school, which she wouldn’t have done on her own. This helped ensure she could operate in the environment, opening up chances and opportunities that she wouldn’t have otherwise had. She became the orgen Forbes is a shining light for young people student representative, graduated, travelled overseas and now runs a retail outlet in Auckland. with a range of neurodiverse conditions.

“I don’t see neurodiversity as a weakness or a deficit; The 60-year-old has supported many young people with I see it as something extra that they have. So, I create an environment where it is OK to take their time, I open ADHD, autism and FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder).

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a portal for them. They can still achieve things, go places and be successful.”

Enrolling in the entirely work-based Youth Work apprenticeship with Careerforce was a requirement of his job at Te Ratonga Poumanaaki.

“I was really nervous – I was 58 at the time and thought I’d have to relearn how to learn.”

Once he got to grips with the learning, Morgen says it really helped him in his work.

“Sometimes I couldn’t understand what those kids were going through, and I made some mistakes, but the Careerforce programme and the way that it was set out really helped. It was fantastic.

“I could figure out what was going on with the kids, know how to deal with them and what motivated them, and apply what I’d learnt.”

Careerforce apprentices are assigned a dedicated apprenticeship advisor who provides pastoral care and support throughout the learning. Apprenticeship Advisor Alyssia Paekau was assigned to Morgen, and he described her support as fundamental to his graduation.

“I wouldn’t have been able to do it by myself without Alyssia.”

Morgen also praised the whole Careerforce programme and would recommend it to others.

Morgen has lots to celebrate now, not only with the achievements of the young people he has supported, but now having successfully graduated with his own apprenticeship.

Keen to keep studying, Morgan says he would like to further study mental health, and youth work, and he is now seeking a new role closer to his Waikato home.

For more information about the Youth Work apprenticeship, please contact Careerforce, a business division of Te Pūkenga.

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ROCK-IT SUPPORTING YOUTH R O C K I T K I T C H E N P R O V I D I N G C A R E E R O P P O RT U N I T I E S F O R L O C A L R A N G ATA H I

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ocal Businesses offer invaluable support to local school leavers by offering them apprenticeships to get started on their intended career. Jacqui from the Local Rag caught up with Cherie Nathan and Sophie Collier from Rock It. Cherie the owner of Rock It since 2021 is currently supporting Sophie who grew up in in the area.

Chatting to Cherie Rock It 2024 What have you enjoyed most about the experience of running Rock It?

Cherie You have supported Sophie in her employment and career. Can you describe what this has looked like and why you decided to get involved?

Being involved in a small community that has shown us great support, getting to know everyone coming in and working with an awesome team.

I am a trained assessor and have worked with apprentices throughout my 18 years in hospo. Sophie decided school wasn’t her thing; she enjoyed working on the weekends at Rock It so we had a chat and we thought it would be a great opportunity for her.

How would you describe your team at Rock It? AMAZING!! We have been so lucky with our staff; everyone that has become a part of our team has brought something that makes Rock It what it is today. The Team is hard working and supports us in our business goal while bringing love and laughter.

Sophie Tell us about how you started working at Rock It.

What is happening at Rock It in 2024?

I started working at Rock It 3 years ago. I was called by my sister who was unwell at the time to cover her shift and I fell in love with the vibe of Rock It. What made you decide to continue on and pursue hospo as a career pathway after leaving school?

I realised school wasn’t for me. I have always wanted to travel and hospo gives you great opportunities to do that.

How has Cherie supported you through your apprenticeship?

Cherie and the team provide a comfortable learning environment; she is always there to provide support when I need her.

What skills have you acquired?

The biggest skill I have learnt is people skills; we have a lot of people walk through Rock It’s door and everyone has different needs. I have also learnt

Sophie Collier is learning the ropes at Rock-It.

a lot around health and safety, food and beverage,

We are wanting to bring more fun based events to Raglan that utilise our beautiful deck and lawn, e.g. lawn markets, family evenings, live music etc. We have a new Head Chef Darius who will be working on creating seasonal menus. Our main goal is to continue to provide an awesome space for everyone and anyone here at Rock It. We want you to leave with a bigger smile.

customer and staff confidentiality and customer service. This year will be more around LCQ licence, cocktail trainings etc.

What’s the long term plan?

I would love to finish my apprenticeship and then look into travel; I would also love to be an event

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s we begin a new academic year, we connect with Larry Fisher, who teaches Surfing at Raglan Area School, to learn about the latest developments and plans for 2024.

As we start the new year and new term what are some of the events happening for Academy students in the coming months?

In the first few weeks, it's all about getting to know each other, and developing our culture and expectations collectively Then it's getting the students prepared physically, technically, strategically and mentally to compete in the National Grom series around the country. This consists of competitions at Mount Maunganui(last week), Whangamata, Piha and Gisborne. Then the final big event at Raglan - the Backdoor King and Queen of the Point where the students get to surf in the Junior Division as well as the Open Division against the older more experienced surfers at Manu Bay where they surf daily.

What are you looking forward to about the year ahead with the Academy?

I'm looking forward to getting to know the new students as well as further developing relationships with the returning students. I am hoping that the Academy programme along with my and Deane’s input will be a benefit to the students’ surfing progression, academic achievement and personal development.

When you look back at 2023 what were some of the highlights of the programme?

For me, the highlight of 2023 was having the responsibility and maybe even a bit of pressure of teaching and coaching local kids whose dads were surfers I looked up to back in the ’80s, 90’s early 2000s, as well as the dads who I surf with still today and have all contributed significantly to our community.

-These students to name a few are the likes of Pipiri Kelly whose dad Maioha Kelly was one of the best surfers in New Zealand in the 80’s and early 90’s. He had the best tight backhand rail carve in the business and still does to this day.

-Deane Hishon (my fellow Academy Coach) has probably locked in the most water time at Manu Bay over the 3 decades, and his daughter Keira was in her first year in 2023.

Surfline Forecaster James Frazerhurst may be currently the only guy in Raglan at his age who somehow surfs between 2-3 times a day every day and had his youngest daughter Lani in the Academy.

-Whale Bay Resident Tom Wellby has trained many Raglan surfers and other athletes in his home gym. His son Tawhia finished his third year with the Academy.

-Local legend shaper Mark Camenzind better known as Spoony, who has shaped boards for over half of the Raglan Surf community over the years. His daughter Jade is in the Academy and her brother Jarvis was in the Academy the year before, and more

than likely, Spooney’s youngest Van will be in next year when he is old enough.

is in the Academy and seems to be following the footsteps of the old boy.

-Current Raglan Point Boardriders vice president Marcus Hodgkinson’s daughter Molly was in there as well.

Other highlights were the competitive results and wins, but what was more rewarding was seeing the students’ enthusiasm and improvement in their surfing and their growth in character as kind and confident young people.

-Paul “Polly” Clarke was part of the crew that held Indies in check during the 80’s and early 90’s; his daughter Meila was another under the tutelage of myself and Deane Hishon.

-Jeremy Gee who is the dawn patrol king at Indicators and someone who always sniffs out a barrel had his daughter Ayla in the Academy.

-Big Gary Greetis another Indicators stalwart. His son Ollie was another secondgeneration surfer in the Academy.

- Jahmin had a great year in the Academy and his dad Simon Thompson is another keen and competent Raglan surfer.

- The blonde bomber goofyfoot duo of Tim and son Luke Dymond. Tim is a frequent surfer at Manu Bay and you will notice him with his trademark big yellow smiley face on all his surfboards. You will see Luke this summer working down at the Raglan SurfCo Surfshop.

- Local Pipe Master plumber Richard Morse had his boy Theo in there.

- Finally, Leon Santorik who was in the Academy himself in its first two years is arguably one of the best backhand surfers to navigate the barrels of the Manu Bay Ledge section when it is big and heavy. His boy Tava

We ran a series of interviews with surfing families who had students in the programme in 2023. Do you have more surfers from the next generation of keen surfing families onboard this year?

Long time Raglan surfer Keith Redman who has longboarded and paddleboarded for many moons at Manu Bay and surrounding surf spots has his grandson Daniel joining the Academy this year. Daniel is a talented basketballer and has a real passion for surfing.

He could be an interesting one to interview.

Have the students from out of town found host families to live with? You must be very appreciative of these families who invite students into their home and support them for the year.

Yes, the few out-of-town students have all found homes through our amazing and hard-working homestay coordinator Wayne Morris. Wayne does a great job finding people, families and homes that are willing to take on a student. Yes, it is still a big responsibility to take on the care of a teenager and we are very thankful for the families who have currently got students or who had them in the past.

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NEW & LOCAL B RO U G H T TO YO U B Y B I Z WO R X C O N S U LT A N C Y LT D .

INTRODUCING: JAYD, A GA R DEN COM PA NY FOR SM A LL SPACES T H E L O C A L R A G B R I N G S Y O U A S PA C E T O I N T R O D U C E N E W B U S I N E S S S T A RT U P S I N W H Ā I N G A R O A . W E T A L K T O L O C A L S ABOUT LAUNCHING THEIR BUSINESSES, THEIR IDEAS, AC H I E V E M E N T S A N D C H A L L E N G E S .

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n this monhts' feature, the Local Rag chats to the team behind gardening company, Jayd.

Describe your new business.

JAYD is a gardening company for people who lack room for traditional gardens. It was started by myself, Nathaniel Holmes, and my best mate, Jayden Boylan.

Our first product is a hydroponic pot that allows people to grow fresh herbs on a windowsill, book shelf, or table. Our goal is to grow into a company with a range of products that allow people to grow food in non traditional gardening spaces.

How did you decide to run with this concept and idea?

This idea stuck because there is a large trend pushing indoor plants and we found a gap in the market for growing indoor veggies. A lot of products on the market lacked creativity, style, and simplicity.

It seemed overly complicated and so we thought we would make the process easier for people to understand, and more appealing.

What is your vision and mission?

We see a future where people no longer need access to a traditional garden. Our mission is to create innovative solutions for non traditional gardening spaces to allow anyone to grow their own food.

What are the benefits of running it from Raglan?

Raglan has a cool start-up culture where people are willing to help you out, give you feedback, and enjoy learning about what you are doing. Our product is ceramic and all we needed to do was go have a chat with West Coast Stoneware and they helped us make some of our first products. When we needed some photography, Honey Studios sorted us out.

We’ve been able to build a great network of friends who we can ask serious questions and get really beneficial feedback from. It’s been a great place to start a business.

Have you always had green fingers and an interest in plants?

Jayden and I both come from agricultural backgrounds so we have been around plants our whole lives. Funny enough though, we haven’t always had green thumbs. This is what makes our product so cool, because if we can learn and grow plants using our product, anyone can.

What have been some of the challenges setting up the business?

We could probably write a book on this one question. Everyone loves locally made, but it’s incredibly hard to get products made locally at a price where people will actually buy them, so sourcing our products was difficult. Also, neither of us are marketing whizzes, so this has been a huge challenge that we are currently trying our best to improve.

What do you enjoy most about this process?

Starting a business is challenging and requires a lot of learning and these would be the two things that make it fun for us. But I’d also say meeting people who are stoked about what you are doing and supporting other people along the way as well.

How do people find out more and get in touch?

You can head to our website, jayd.co.nz or follow us on social media @jayd_nz. Feel free to send us a message with any questions or comments, we’d love to hear from you. Happy growing!

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ooty Wonderland, located at the bottom of Lorenzen Bay, offers Spin and Booty classes that provide an intense and enjoyable workout, all while admiring the beautiful harbour views.

Booty Wonderland, located at the bottom of Lorenzen Bay, offers Spin and Booty classes that provide an intense and enjoyable workout, all while admiring the beautiful harbor views.

Birgit has been an instructor in Amsterdam and taught at multiple highend boutique studios before relocating to Raglan. She strives to make every class both intense and fun.

At Booty Wonderland, each class will push you to your limits, but in a fun way. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced fitness enthusiast, everyone is welcome, where you can start at your own pace and work your way up.

Expect to sweat and shine during each class. On Saturday you’re always welcome to stay for a complimentary coffee and a chat after class.

Why not give our $35 intro pack a shot and try out both a Spin and Booty class? We promise you’ll have a blast!

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ET Collective is an eclectic group of 7 Raglan based artists and crafts people - our gallery/shop is tucked in between Ray White and The Shack on Bow Street... look for the Jet plane nose!

JET gallery showcases work by the following local creatives, as well as other NZ made work (from L to R in bottom pic): • Ceramics by Sarah Bing @bisforbing • Ceramics by The Monster Co. (Karla) @themonstercompanypottery • Photography by Jillian Lankshear • Paintings & prints by Hayley Hamilton @hayleyhamilton_create • Photography by Geraldine Burns @g.design_photo • Jewellery by Sarah Steed @sarahsteeddesigns • Clothing by FIERCE Clothing (Sarah) @fierceclothingnz Open 7 days 10am - 4pm - 19a Bow St E: jetcollectiveraglan@gmail.com FB: @jetcollective IG: @jetcollectiveraglan P: 07-825 8566

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s it any wonder that in January 2024, females are a leading part of socioeconomic growth in New Zealand? Always ahead of the curve, the Raglan startup and business space is brimming with women business founders and entrepreneurs.

Women entrepreneurs play significant roles in their local communities: increasing family incomes, creating employment and providing value added products and services to New Zealand and the world.

New Zealand is among one of the leading countries in the world when it comes to female-owned businesses, with statistics suggesting that 32% of businesses are owned by women. Add to that, the New Zealand startup space offers strong supporting conditions for female entrepreneurs to thrive.

This is not to say that while there may be strong enabling conditions, that women entrepreneurs are immune to cultural bias. On average it is suggested that four out of 10 female business founders frequently encounter gender bias, or some other form of discrimination.

Successful female entrepreneurships include: zero-waste beauty brands, tech such as digital classroom and healthcare apps, cloud based professional platforms such as mortgage lending, virtual assistants, digital onboarding and HR services. In New Zealand we have unique organisations dedicated to providing female startups with support such as: incubation mentorships, access to investor networks and professional legal and financial services.

In 2010, the founder of Gina Jansen Lawyers also founded a 100% female business networking group called Passion for Business. Passion for Business has an upcoming event in Raglan, providing local Raglan women business owners with support and an opportunity to network in a safe, judgement free zone. Along with fun events like fashion shows, regular guest speakers include: bankers, real estate agents, legal professionals. So plug in. The most important thing is to get started. RSVP your interest.

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ince when have you been back? Denise still enjoys hearing this after 4 years back!

Making her mark with her black and white style since 2009 in Raglan, Denise left 2017 for almost 3 years to explore the shores of the west coast of Canada.

Last year she opened a gallery and studio in the heart of Raglan again her third one so far. This time with a long term lease which allows her to invite her friend’s creations into her space like Lecourtois Couture, Sarah Marshall, Jenji Pottery, Silk Alchemy, PIP PINS and many more.

Her more recent works popping up in Raglan are the mural ‘Let’s Grow Together’ sponsored by Keep New Zealand Beautiful - which happens to be the outer wall of her Gallery now - and of course the dream project: the artwork for Raglan Chocolate.

Her current work embraces her education in Industrial Design combined with her love for drawing, always with the goal to create as environmentally friendly as possible.

Denise mainly focuses on commission work in her studio at the back of her gallery from commercial illustrations to private original artworks.

Denise loves the diversity her clients expose her with their projects and how it enhances her own art making. Denise thrives on challenges!

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love the stories of how people meet their lovers, fall in love (or not fall in love!) and how different couples hook-up prior to this melting pot of school-playground connection.

Many parents struggle with identity change, firstly in the wilderness of physiological change in pregnancy, followed by practical changes in our life-style, this means that maintaining our adult friendships gets tested when we raise our kids.

Just before Christmas last year Jess’s husband Jair asked if I could collect their son from school for a few days while he was away, as Jess would be teaching dance and they could see a calendar crisis ahead.

“Of course,” I said, “Where are you off to?” (knowing that they are both still connected to the national and international performance world).

“Oh, I will be in Wellington, I am a flying Elf next week”. At this point I was sure that I needed to make better efforts maintaining these adult friendships.

Who wouldn’t want to be friends with a flying elf?!

Before long I found out how Jess and Jair met, and I couldn’t keep it to myself. I proudly present: a local love story, the foundation of the dream-teamsuper-couple that make up our local Dance and Circus company Freedom 2 Fly. Q: Tell me about when you first met? What was life like then?

introduced (round of names and nationality sort of thing) it was a “Uuuuuuuuu!” from everyone else when I said ‘Jessica is an easy name to remember’.

Q: Tell me about what you thought when you saw this person? Was there a spark, or a mutual appreciation, or another emotion like anger? Passion? Intrigue? ... Throw some words at me!

Jess: We were being introduced to our teams his cirque team and our dancing team and I said my name.. he said, “Oh that's an easy name to remember,” and everyone went, “OOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHH,” and I went bright red and was like.. what just happened? haha.. We were actually wing men for our roommates who were wanting to tap each other.

Their thing went nowhere and we ended up together forever.

Jair: The feeling was more like a challenge - Was she too pretty? Out of my league. So, what happened next? Well, she became a more and more interesting girl, she started to learn Spanish, she can dance (especially salsa), she is a super funny and fun person to be around. Within a couple of months, I thought she was the whole package!

Q: So, what happened next?

Q: And how about your families, what would or what do they say about you?

Jess: I think my family ADORE HIM! He is fun, helpful, easy to talk to and gets on with everyone.

Jair: My family has always thought I married a princess :) They love Jessica and they find her Spanish super cute, on the other hand, as soon as Jessica's dad found out she was dating a Colombian, he said, "Colombia is not a place to raise children" and now they have me every Christmas at the table :) They are super lovely and supportive in-laws.

What are the big dreams ahead? Tell me about those...

Jess: We want to build a purpose built studio theatre for Raglan, we want a place that serves as a studio that can host multiple classes at the same time, Dance, Circus, Aerials, Performances etc. that outlives us and serves our community into the future!

The thought of building something that could inspire future generations to be awesome, creative and inspirational is very exciting and everything we have set our minds on until now has happened. This one is a huge, terrifying, but a possible goal!

Jair: Too many big dreams ahead, to get a purpose Jess: We almost broke up forever when we got off the contract and went our separate ways. I was like.. build studio for F2F, keep performing internationally DAMN I LIKE HIM ALOT.. that was a sad goodbye. I with our own produced shows, buy a house in Raglan, products at the time she was selling her crystal necklaces was offered a world cruise contract as dance captain see our kids growing in a such a good environment to at IHub and decided to fill it. Her Bliss Body Oil and Body and also a contract on the same ship as him but name a few. We feel super happy and privileged to Butter, inspired by her desire for natural skincare, have also around the pacific (which I had already done 4 times) live in a supportive community like Raglan, we started become favourite’s among IHub visitors, and not as dance captain. I asked him what he thought to feel like locals now (after 6 years living here) and Initially the body products were a terrific gift, and because I should do.. he said.. “I don't know” ( I just wanted the feeling belonging to this this with country, the recipients liked of them so much, shetown madeand more, him to come with me. He didn't, so I took the world make us wake up every morning and feel blessed and people discovering them on her Facebook page. Despite cruise to spite him. Then we were both sad and he inspired to keep doing our best and enjoying every not openly marketing the body butter or oil, she has a loyal said, “What, Why did you choose that?” I said, “’Cos single step of it. base of customers. Some could say it is a very exclusive and you didn’t say you wanted me to come on the cruise unique product. with you”, and he said, “But I do,” Anastasia's roots run deep in Raglan; educated at the It just so happened the director of recruiti ngArea School, and drawn back by its lure to raise her local managed to fix it so I ended up not taking the world family. Karioi always calls her home. Her mother was the cruise and was on the next contract with him. This was well-known Raglan-born artist and former primary school one of those ‘meant to be moments’ that magically teacher Jenny Rhodes. She painted numerous historic brought us together. I ended up meeting his family buildings in Raglan, some of which are no longer in existence. after our first contract. That was wild. I didn't speak Anastasia is carrying on the artistic inclination in the family. much Spanish, had bright red hair and he didn't' live in Anastasia also works part-time at Raglan Artisan Bread and the safest of places. has observed the increasing popularity of Raglan among drawn by its vibe, surf, and friendly locals.

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Jess: When we first met I was a dancer on a cruise ship, living the dream, haha.. I was traveling the world, doing what I love and getting paid for it, I couldn't have felt happier! Then I saw Jay and his team performing and practicing and I was like.. WOW..

NEXT LEVEL, I wanna do what they do! Also Jay was like this gorgeous tiny Tarzan with his long curly hair, flicking it around as he literally flew around the stage on the top deck and doing handstands as we sailed under the Sydney Harbour bridge. It was next level kinda stuff that blew my mind. I wasn't sold on him being for me, but he grew on me. I realised I actually really liked him one day when a member of his team fell during a show. My roommate and I ran upstairs (it was the first show we hadn’t watched) and we heard an alarm to get the medical team to the top deck, I was horrified Jay had hurt himself so we ran up in our pjs and saw him helping his team mate be wheeled off Now with more time on her hands as her family grows, friend "If I don't get married with this girl I won't ever to the medical centre. It was pretty bad, but it wasn't be married”, it was a way to say she is ‘perfecta’.Anastasia indulges in her creative pursuits, finding solace in Jay and that's when I realised I actually had feelings herthe garden and walks with her dog. It's a fulfilling life centred Q: And did you think this person was going to be for this COLOMBIAN CIRCUS DUDE haha. I didn't around creativity and nature. person you startedhas a family with? mood been happy and ummer, has been a refreshing the general want him toso gofar, home.

The iHub is open 7 days a week 10am – change after the challenges ofa cruise last ship. relaxed.Jess: I didn't, but now I can't imagine life without Raglan Thanks so much to Jess and Jair for sharing their Jair: We met in Singapore Nov 2009 on 3pm located at 13 Wainui Road. Come in and visit our year.

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hat business have you recently purchased and from whom?

I bought Raglan Curtains Tracks and Blinds three months ago from Murray Ricketts.

What was appealing about this type of business?

Raglan Curtains and Blinds unites many strong points that made it appealing and interesting to me. First this is a locally owned and operated business, and it is deeply rooted in the local community. This permits me to understand the unique needs and preferences of the customers, allowing me to offer tailored recommendations and personalised assistance to every customer. Secondly, this business has been built over years on strong values: quality, service, and honesty, laying a solid foundation for longterm success and customer trust.

Then, it combines various roles and responsibilities: measuring, quoting, installing, looking after our customers, and dealing with the suppliers. This offers a dynamic and enriching experience for both customers and the owner.

What services to you offer?

We measure, quote, supply and install curtains, tracks, and blinds. We endeavour to satisfy any customer’s needs.

How do people get in touch?

You can get in touch on the website through a contact form or by calling directly on the company’s phone numbe: 027 286 4141

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rtist Hayley Hamilton studied at Central St Martins School Of Art in London. She immigrated to New Zealand in 1993 and has been a full time artist since 2001.

Her career to date has involved running an open studio workshop, using clay, painting and a little commercial illustration. She is now painting full time.

Her practice involves original paintings from which she produces a range of limited edition prints. Digital art printed onto canvas and exhibition ceramic work.

She has exhibited throughout NewZealand. Hayley’s new work is a juxtaposition of images, disjointed elements that ultimately blend together to create a painting, the idea being to portray snapshots of ordinary days, such as it is to be human. Ordinary days stacking up throughout our life to become an extraordinary existence.

You can find her open studio at 58 Wallis street, above Raglan Joinery, between the Monster Company and Rivet.

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Jaime has extensive experience in employment law and dispute resolution. She takes a pragmatic and practical approach to achieve commercial and workable solutions for her clients. She is committed to understanding the issues her clients face and the impact on their businesses or on them personally. Her working philosophy is that obtaining a better understanding of her clients’ needs is key to give them tailored advice to enable them to achieve their goals and objectives.

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Commercial team director, Hayley Willers works together with Andrea Twaddle, Jaime flexibly between the firm’s offices in Raglan and Lomas and Nick Feast.

Hamilton. She is actively involved in the Raglan

While women make up over half of the total lawyers in New Zealand, less than a third of the partners and directors are female. With four women directors, DTI Lawyers is part of an elite group worldwide.

community having previously chaired the Raglan Business Chamber and currently as the Presiding Member of the Te Mata Board of Trustees. Hayley has expertise in property development, relationship property, trusts, and commercial law.

Employment team director, Jaime Lomas has presented seminars for the Raglan Chamber and regularly writes for both the Local Rag and the Raglan Chronicle. Jaime specialises in all aspects of employment law – including advice regarding employment processes such as disciplinary, restructures and poor performance and contentious disputes.

“Being there for our people when it matters” is the firm’s vision. DTI Lawyers prides itself on being relationship focused and having empathy that transfers to good legal advice, delivered in a personalised way.

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DE A F DEFYING CUNNING STUNTS AT THE H A M ILTON A RTS FESTIVA L WITH PENNI BOUSFIELD

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enni Bousfield aka Penni Feather was a full time singer in Auckland and Queenstown throughout her 20s and 30s.

Penni is hearing impaired with about 2025% hearing - a bit more than that with a hearing aid. We caught up with Penni to hear about her solos show (accompanied

by Nicky Keys on piano) coming up at the end of February in Hamilton.

Can you describe your Hamilton Arts Festival Toi Ora Ki Kirikiriroa 2024 show and what people can expect?

The tagline for the show is "A cabaret performed by a nearly deaf singer - what could possibly go wrong?" which is a bit tongue-in-cheek - although with severe hearing loss there are some challenges to putting on a stage show!

The show is in the classic cabaret/one-woman show format, which is a good excuse to sing a bunch of great songs. There'll be some contemporary cabaret standards by the likes of Kurt Weill, Leonard Cohen, and David Bowie, along with some perhaps more unexpected jazz and rock songs. In true cabaret style there'll also be a mix of humour and theatrics as well.

The promo mentions it's a show about 'big changes.'

Talk us through what this means and how your music expresses that.

The show's a bit autobiographical. I'd had a gradual and moderate hearing loss for many years, then a few years ago on top of that I had sudden total hearing loss in one ear. So now I have about 25% or less of normal hearing overall. It was a big change.

The songs express various emotions you can have, in response to loss in general I think, and adjusting to a 'new normal' - so there will be things there that most people can relate to and if not - they are fabulous songs to just enjoy for their own sake.

Were you a performing singer prior to experiencing hearing loss? How did this affect your ability to perform and your work opportunities? Has it influenced the direction of your art?

I was a fulltime professional singer in bands in Auckland and then Queenstown through my 20s and 30s. Rehearsing and performing is more difficult now, but still doable. Having been a singer most of my adult life means I have muscle memory and technique to call on, plus I have a hearing aid. Another big help is a certain amount of volume - singing on stage is great because you have foldback too.

Prior to the sudden hearing loss I'd been a touring musician, performing arts lecturer and theatre director, so it felt like a catastrophe for me. Having that degree of hearing loss definitely affected work.

I can only work part-time now. It also affected my notion of myself, which was very much about being a performer and teacher, and of course hearing loss has

a big impact on social situations. Whether it's work or social life now I have to strategise around where/ how I can hear and also make sure I have plenty of downtime between things for my brain to reboot.

Mental fatigue and headaches from hearing loss are real - your brain has to work overtime to make sense of what you're hearing and try to fill in the gaps.

All that sounds like a fun basis for a show doesn't it!

You are performing with Nicky Keys. Why does this collaboration work so well?

Nicky is playing piano for me, which frees me up to just sing. I've always loved singing with an accompanist for that reason, and now guitar in particular can be something I struggle to hear unless I play plugged in or with my chin on the instrument (like Beethoven and his piano!). Having an accompanist means I can move around and get up some nonsense on stage and make the whole thing more theatrical.

Nicky is about as sight-impaired as I am with hearing, so we understand that each of us needs some concessions for a sensory disability. He's a great musician. Also we hit it off with a shared sense of humour - we're in fits of laughter a lot at our rehearsals, so I reckon we're going to have fun on stage.

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LIVE & LOC A L FEBRUA RY AT T H E R A G L A N O L D S C H O O L A RT S C E N T R E in December, they’re back to road-test more of the material for their forthcoming cabaret show.

The Blukes - Six guys got together, each with a song of his choice. With their ages ranging from 40 to 75, the songs cover a wide variety of genres and decades. You will be surprised at what these blokes can play on ukes!

Fri Feb 9 Doors open 7pm, show 7.30 Entry by koha Supported by Waikato District Council Creative Communities, Raglan Light & Sound and Mark Frost – Bayley’s Real Estate Monty Bevins, Sat Feb 10 On Saturday the 10th of February, Monty will bring his original songs to Eva’s room, the beautiful downstairs music/theatre room at the Raglan Old School Arts Centre. Your chance to hear each note, most lyrics, and the personal stories behind them.

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ive & Local is back after a summer break.

Kicking off the year we have singer-songwriter Joe Wilson, Penni Feather with Nicky Keys, and The Blukes.

now been in Raglan for nine years. His relatable and heartfelt

Joe Wilson is a singer-songwriter who spent five years busking across New Zealand, Australia and the UK and has

Keys will showcase more of their recent collaboration. Having

lyrics are embedded within sweet melodies that give a timeless and nostalgic feel to the songs.

Singer Penni Feather and keyboardist extraordinaire Nicky taken a few songs out for a ‘training run’ at the last Live & Local

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Monty has built a loyal following throughout his homeland since he started touring full noise in 2012, and is known as a touching, spirited performer, whose soul-folk songs ask the big questions while telling the small stories. With a warm rich voice and articulate guitar grooves, he digs out and distils themes of tenderness, personal revolution and adventure...

Sat Feb 10, doors 7pm, show 7.30. Tickets $20 from Undertheradar or $25 on the door.

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Raglan 26 Rangitahi Road

West Village, Raglan Construction is well under way at West Village, designed by Red Architecture, offering a diverse collection of sustainable, cost effective, community orientated homes that prioritize sun, water views in Raglan's newest coastal community. Only a 10 percent deposit required to secure your new lock up and leave home or holiday Bach. Several bedroom options (2-4 beds) are available to suit your family. A mix of native timber, plasterboards, natural stones and clay tiles bring texture and functionality to the well appointed kitchens, tiled bathrooms, and outdoor living spaces. Plenty of garaging with living areas on the top floor to capture coastal and mountain views.

Prices range from $1,085,000 - $1,575,000. A number of homes are now sold so be quick!

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Raglan 5 Rangitahi Road

Stylish coastal palette!

568 sqm

This sophisticated coastal home has been designed so all your quality time will be spent enjoying the riches of the prominent waterfront home and Raglan lifestyle. Walk down the road to launch your kayak, paddle board or swim to cool off in the hot summer months. Built by award winning Anthem Homes and refined by its current owner, this two-year-old home can be your forever home or family getaway with exceptional harbour and mountain views.

The breath-taking entrance and wall of glass create a feeling of light and space while directed sensor lights provide a pathway throughout the home and illuminate your inimitable artwork. The well-appointed kitchen is the hub of the home, which connects with the open plan living area and large heat-treated deck- relax and watch the ebbs and flow of the tide below.

Price by Negotiation View by appointment Mark Frost 022 150 2244 mark.frost@bayleys.co.nz

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Raglan 3/25 Rangitahi Road Award winning coastal home!

Exciting news, North Point Residence, House 3 is back on the market so be quick as it won't last long.

Designed by Red architecture house 3 features an 83 sqm (more or less) two-bedroom layout on the lower level with an immaculate tiled bathroom, laundry cupboard and easy access to the double carport, secure lock up and private courtyard. Upstairs features the open plan living and well- appointed kitchen that flows seamlessly to the north facing deck, the ideal place to enjoy your evening meal.

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Parkside townhouses

268 sqm

Inspired by the spectacular natural environment that the coastal town of Raglan offers, these six brand new townhouses offer the ultimate in relaxed living.

Designed by highly regarded Tane Cox from Red Architecture the homes nestle seamlessly along the natural contour of the land, ensuring viewpoints and visual connectivity with the neighbouring park, native bush and the harbour beyond.

Price by Negotiation View by appointment Rachel Waldegrave 021 748 001 rachel.waldegrave@bayleys.co.nz Mark Frost 022 150 2244 mark.frost@bayleys.co.nz

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Raglan 14A Norrie Avenue Home or holiday bach with views!

This stunning low maintenance property combines comfort, style, and a touch of nature, making it the perfect place to call home. Situated in the heart of Raglan, with relaxing town and harbour views this exceptional residence offers a serene environment, while being conveniently located within walking distance of the town hub, beaches, and schooling.

Step inside and be greeted by an open plan kitchen and living area, providing a seamless flow for entertaining family and friends.

Raglan 131 Riria Kereopa Memorial Drive 514 sqm

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This pristine waterfront coastal home or family holiday home designed by award winning architect, Malcolm Walker is the perfect place to relax and live your dream coastal lifestyle. Fish for dinner across the road, launch your foil or kite board meters from home or simply walk the dog with the family along the beach, what more could you want.

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Raglan 102 Waitetuna Valley Road

Raglan 41 Omahina Street

This immaculate renovated home sits privately amongst native greenery and birdlife in a family friendly neighbourhood. With schooling on your doorstep, lower-cost self- sufficient living, and income potential. Cut back on monthly bills with solar power to offset power costs, your own water supply, spring fed stream with irrigation lines and wood for the wetback wood stove/fireplace. Slash your grocery bills with organically managed (non-cert) veggie gardens and fruit trees.

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The open plan living area has been designed for all day sun and to maximise the expansive views of the Raglan harbour, famous bar and stunning west.

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Price drop - great views and value!

Are you wanting a fantastic location with uninterrupted water and mountain views to build your new home or holiday bach in Raglan, then look no further. You can immediately design and build your own amazing home to capture relaxing views of Mount Karioi from your open plan living area or deck.

The 434 sqm (more or less) section is the perfect low maintenance option so you can spend your valued quality time relaxing in your new home or in the great outdoors of Raglan.

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Raglan 37 Whaanga Road

A slice of Whale Bay history!

2,024 sqm

Built in the 80’s this absolute Whale Bay gem is on the market for the first time ever as its iconic creator/ owner is moving on.

Price by Negotiation View by appointment Mark Frost 022 150 2244 mark.frost@bayleys.co.nz

The 4- story home with epic views across a number of world class surf breaks, stunning West coast sun sets, but also 2024 sqm (more or less) in Whale Bay with the addition of an amazing shed/ workshop where you can run a home based business, retreat or explore further accommodation options. Designed and hand crafted by its current owner, the home was built using locally sourced timber and constructed to stand the test of time, with Australian Hard wood foundations and plywood backings underneath the external Macrocarpa cladding.

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Raglan 11 Kapokapowai Street

Raglan 79 Omahina Street

Brand new- stunning views!

412 sqm

This brand-new home built by award winning, Sentinel homes has been designed for privacy and to take advantage of the uninterrupted views across the native greenery of Rangitahi Peninsula towards the Raglan inner harbour. Conceived for easy living, this North facing quality home is centred around the high stud open plan living area and well- appointed kitchen. An absolute entertainers dream as it connects with the outdoor covered deck, the perfect place to relax with family and friends.

Price by Negotiation View 11-11.45am Sun 4 Feb or by appointment Mark Frost 022 150 2244 mark.frost@bayleys.co.nz

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Brand new, four bedroom family home.

Welcome to this brand new, 4-bedroom home nestled in the new coastal community of Rangitahi Peninsula. Boasting a simple design, this property offers a perfect blend of elegance and modern family living.

Upon entering, you will immediately notice the abundance of space, making it ideal for families or those who love to entertain. The open floor plan seamlessly connects the living, dining, and kitchen areas, creating a cohesive and inviting environment.

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AUCTION

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

AUCTION

Tucked away to ensure your feeling of peace and tranquility while being right in the hub of Raglan. Phone Julie.

Auction To be held on site, 3 February 2024 at 12.00pm, unless sold prior

This sun filled elevated position is home to a spacious architecturally designed four bedroom home, setting itself from the rest. Meticulously crafted combining luxury and comfort. Phone Julie.

For Sale By Negotiation

Recently renovated and oozing with quintessential charm.

Panoramic views of the inner harbour, air strip and golden sunsets. Phone Julie.

For Sale By Negotiation

A quality built, thoughtfully designed, light filled home. On a freehold title, encompassing three double bdrms. Phone Julie.

Auction To be held on site, 2 March 2024 at 3.00pm, unless sold prior

rwraglan.co.nz/RAG30364

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FOR SALE

FOR SALE

33 Manukau Road, Raglan

7 James Street, Raglan

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

Showcasing timeless style, a simply luxurious presentation.

All day sun through large scale windows and doors framed

by Italian venetian plastered walls. Phone Julie.

For Sale $2.2m

Three spacious bedrooms plus an office - master bedroom boasts fantastic views of the bar and harbour. Open plan living opens onto the deck. Ph Yana or Blair.

For Sale By Negotiation

This easy care, two double bedroom home is ready to go for your Christmas holiday or an Airbnb income potential.

Phone Julie.

For Sale By Negotiation

This little box of treasures has three double bedrooms and is situated on a 809sqm (approx) fee simple title. Ph Julie.

For Sale By Negotiation

rwraglan.co.nz/RAG30346

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FOR SALE

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

This three bedroom gem is situated on a generous 906sqm (approx) section. Located just a short stroll from town, this home offers convenience and tranquility. Ph Blair or Yana.

For Sale By Negotiation

Stunning north facing location. Impressive picturesque water and bush views. Positioned well, brand new, high spec kitchen. Private sun drenched decking. Phone Julie.

For Sale By Negotiation

This house sits beautifully in a sought, quiet location. A spacious home with comfort and convenience. Ph Julie.

For Sale By Negotiation

Enormous potential here with a four bedroom home on 1466sqm (approx) of land. Beach and wharf access just down the road. Some remedial work to be done. Viewing by appointment only. Phone Julie or Melanie.

For Sale By Negotiation

rwraglan.co.nz/RAG30375

rwraglan.co.nz/RAG30348

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rwraglan.co.nz/RAG30088

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

23D Violet Street, Raglan

57 Hills Road, Raglan

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

Boasting three double bedrooms modern kitchen, native timber flooring, bifold doors open to sundrenched decking.

Phone Julie.

For Sale By Negotiation

Elevated, north-facing, and capturing sun and harbour views. Three spacious double bedrooms, main bedroom has ensuite and opens to a deck with a view. Ph Julie.

For Sale By Negotiation

Superbly presented and positioned to capture phenomenal panoramic views is this quality lifestyle home sitting proudly on 6385sqm (approx). Phone Julie.

For Sale By Negotiation

A magnificently spacious home constructed with solid stone and linear board. Enjoy the perfect blend of luxury and space, light filled from the gallery like entry way, conveying a sense of grandeur. Phone Julie.

For Sale By Negotiation

rwraglan.co.nz/RAG30363

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FOR SALE

FOR SALE

30B Taipari Avenue, Raglan

16 Calvert Road, Raglan

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

Modern three bedroom home, garage with internal access, on a fully fenced 648sqm (approx) section, in a family friendly neighbourhood. Phone Blair or Yana.

For Sale By Negotiation

A home with real cottage charm, versatile layout, all the comforts of modern family living, blessed with light, space and potential for extra income. Phone Julie or Melanie.

For Sale By Negotiation

A prime location and a position that celebrates the sights, sounds and scents of the ocean. Phone Julie.

For Sale By Negotiation

A home to be admired that definitely needs to be viewed.

Situated on an easy care 537sqm approx of land is this four bedroom, three bathroom home. Ph Blair or Yana.

For Sale $1.32m

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27B Cliff Street, Raglan

Rosetown Realty Ltd Licensed REAA2008

16 Rangitahi Road, Raglan

Rosetown Realty Ltd Licensed REAA2008

46 Cross Street, Raglan

Rosetown Realty Ltd Licensed REAA2008

38 Norrie Avenue, Raglan

Rosetown Realty Ltd Licensed REAA2008

2B Puka Place, Raglan

Rosetown Realty Ltd Licensed REAA2008

23 Omahina Street, Raglan

Rosetown Realty Ltd Licensed REAA2008

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5B Sunshine Rise, Raglan

Rosetown Realty Ltd Licensed REAA2008

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27 Norrie Avenue, Raglan

5 Maataitai Road, Raglan

Rosetown Realty Ltd Licensed REAA2008

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4 Simon Road, Raglan

Rosetown Realty Ltd Licensed REAA2008

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18 Taipari Avenue, Raglan

18 Violet Street, Raglan

Rosetown Realty Ltd Licensed REAA2008

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1 Lorenzen Bay Road, Raglan

Rosetown Realty Ltd Licensed REAA2008

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54 Rangitahi Road, Raglan

Rosetown Realty Ltd Licensed REAA2008

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Julie Hanna

Melanie Carroll

Yana Pemberton

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021 760 468

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Dave Hanna

Blair Hanna

027 614 6722

021 0200 8282

Russ Adams (Rentals)

Lynley Clarkson (Rentals)

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027 469 5162

Noldy Rust (Rural)

Howard Ashmore (Rural)

John Pinny (Rural)

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027 438 8556

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Relaxed living in Raglan. This good sized three bedroom, two bathroom, two living areas, board and batten home is situated in perfect elevated privacy. Ph Blair or Yana.

For Sale By Negotiation

Sweeping views from the elevated 1366sqm (approx) site and features a four bdrm home with separate office, upgraded kitchen, expansive deck. Ph Julie or Melanie.

For Sale By Negotiation

A stunningly, modern home enjoying great water views and walk to town. Four bedrooms, two bathrooms with an entertainer’s delight of a kitchen and easy open plan living.

Phone Melanie.

For Sale By Negotiation

An opportunity to purchase a 1016sqm (approx) section. A real sanctuary and rare in that it’s one of the last westernside waterfront sections with 180-degree views of the estuary, mountain and golf course. Phone Julie.

For Sale By Negotiation

rwraglan.co.nz/RAG30338

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rwraglan.co.nz/RAG30370

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FOR SALE

FOR SALE

498B Ruby Lane, Raglan

104 Omahina Street, Raglan

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

Under Contract - Lots 1, 3, 4, 5 & 6.

Available Now - Lots 2, 7, 8 & 9.

Nestled into a green oasis, bordering a native reserve are these sections in Kirikiripu Waters. Phone Julie or Melanie.

For Sale Contact agents for pricing

With approximately 2.8 acres of land, you’ll have plenty of space to build your dream home and enjoy the breathtaking views of Aotea Harbour and the Tasman Sea. Phone Yana or Blair.

For Sale $499,000

This gently elevated section of 450sqm (approx) is situated in a pretty lane close to the water and offers a great building site. House concept plans and Geotechnical report available. Phone Melanie.

For Sale $485,000

Lot 425 Rangitahi Peninsula. The title has been issued and geotech available so book the architect and start planning your dream home on this great 414sqm approx site with glimpses of the harbour. Phone Blair or Yana.

For Sale $465,000 REDUCED

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121 Maungatawhiri Road, Raglan

Rosetown Realty Ltd Licensed REAA2008

123 Greenslade Road, Raglan

Rosetown Realty Ltd Licensed REAA2008

41 Bay View Road, Raglan

11 Primrose Street, Raglan

Rosetown Realty Ltd Licensed REAA2008

Rosetown Realty Ltd Licensed REAA2008

Rosetown Realty Ltd Licensed REAA2008

Ray White Raglan 07 825 8669 Rosetown Realty Ltd Licensed REAA2008

70 Omahina Street, Raglan

Rosetown Realty Ltd Licensed REAA2008

71 Omahina Street, Raglan

Rosetown Realty Ltd Licensed REAA2008

Rosetown Realty Ltd Licensed REAA2008

Julie Hanna

Melanie Carroll

Yana Pemberton

027 441 8964

021 760 468

021 183 0479

Dave Hanna

Blair Hanna

027 614 6722

021 0200 8282

Russ Adams (Rentals)

Lynley Clarkson (Rentals)

021 0200 7665

027 469 5162

Noldy Rust (Rural)

Howard Ashmore (Rural)

John Pinny (Rural)

027 255 3047

027 438 8556

021 555 736

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233 Maungatawhiri Road, Raglan Premium location, uninterrupted views and complete privacy for discerning buyers seeking the highest quality Raglan has to offer. Superbly appointed and like new with nothing left to do except relax and enjoy. New expansive designer kitchen, spacious open-plan living and dining, four immaculate bedrooms and two new high-end bathrooms. 6260sqm (approx) of lowmaintenance grounds and a separate garage workshop/studio offers endless possibilities. All this and more approximately a six minute drive from Raglan township.

For Sale

By Negotiation

Melanie Carroll 021 760 468 melanie.carroll@raywhite.com

View Saturday 3 February, Sunday 4 February Monday 5 February, 11.00 - 11.45am

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RURAL | LIFESTYLE || RESIDENTIAL RURAL RURAL || LIFESTYLE LIFESTYLE | RESIDENTIAL RESIDENTIAL

Richard Thomson - M 027 294 8625, E richard.thomson@pggwrightson.co.nz OPEN HOME OPEN OPEN HOME HOME

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Step inside the beautiful two-bedroom dwelling and enjoy Step Step inside inside the the beautiful beautiful two-bedroom two-bedroom dwelling dwelling and and enjoy enjoy the natural light that fills the spacious, open-plan living the natural light that fills the spacious, open-plan living the natural light that fills the spacious, open-plan living areas. The The functional layout layout makes good good use of of space. This This areas. areas. The functional functional layout makes makes good use use of space. space. This home home is is ideal ideal for for couples couples or or families families seeking seeking rural rural tranquility. tranquility. home is ideal for couples or families seeking rural tranquility.

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TE KOWHAI 69 Hawksgrip Road Quality 20 Hectares Welcome to this wonderful secluded and private lifestyle property just west of The Base, Hamilton.

Currently a cattle grazing block, but equally suitable for horses and horticulture, possibly creating multiple income opportunities.

The land is flat with quality 105 RAGLAN 105 Greenslade Greenslade Road Road RAGLAN Road RAGLAN sandy loam 105 soils,Greenslade making it excellent for any farming Harbourside Haven Harbourside Haven Harbourside Haven use.

This stylish, modernized the from This stylish, modernized home ticks all the boxes, boxes, notice from its its Situated down a no exithome road,ticks you all immediately This stylish, modernized home ticks all the boxes, from its prestigious Greenslade Road, Raglan address with its prestigious Greenslade Road, Raglan address with its how quiet and peaceful this property is.

Behind prestigious Greenslade Road, Raglan address with the its extensive views, to low extensive Northerly harbour views, to its its grounds low maintenance maintenance tree linedNortherly boundaryharbour you'll find mature with extensive Northerly harbour views, to its low maintenance setting, ensuring your piece of paradise. setting, ensuring your piece of paradise. amazing fruit trees, gardens, entertaining areas and setting, ensuring your piece of paradise.

The 800m2 site is elevated, private and has well developed The 800m2 site private and well space for self-sustained living including and The 800m2 site is is elevated, elevated, private and has hasveggies well developed developed landscaping, fruit trees, vegetable gardens and concrete landscaping, chickens. fruit landscaping, fruit trees, trees, vegetable vegetable gardens gardens and and concrete concrete driveway with ample off-street parking. driveway driveway with with ample ample off-street off-street parking. parking.

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The layout of this modern, four bedroom, two bathroom The The layout layout of of this this modern, modern, four four bedroom, bedroom, two two bathroom bathroom family home is exceptional with multiple inside and outside family home is exceptional with multiple inside family home is exceptional with multiple inside and and outside outside areas and and lovely lovely rural rural views views from from each each bedroom. bedroom. Enjoy Enjoy the areas areas and lovely rural views from each bedroom. Enjoy the the ducted aircon, smart vent heating and multi-zone inbuilt ducted aircon, aircon, smart smart vent vent heating heating and and multi-zone multi-zone inbuilt inbuilt ducted sound system.

The master bedroom has a generous walk-in sound sound system. system. The The master master bedroom bedroom has has aa generous generous walk-in walk-in wardrobe and and ensuite with with double head head shower. The The wardrobe wardrobe and ensuite ensuite with double double head shower. shower. The 1.235ha land is beautifully landscaped yet easy to maintain.

1.235ha land land is is beautifully beautifully landscaped landscaped yet yet easy easy to to maintain. maintain.

1.235ha

RAGLAN 826 Ruakiwi Road

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This 27.09ha rural block is move in ready with wellestablished gardens, a comfortable home and handy farm improvements.

The farm is set up for sheep or beef with yards in place and a great water12B supply the newly installed bore.

Bushfrom View Drive WAITETUNA 12B View WAITETUNA 12B Bush Bush View Drive Drive WAITETUNA The excellent condition 4-stand wool shed could be Solitude, Serenity and Space Solitude, Serenity and Solitude, Serenity and Space Space used as a calf shed, workshop, accommodation or Great views, Great views, elevation elevation and and aaa sunny sunny lifestyle lifestyle on on an an storage.

Great views, elevation and sunny lifestyle on an approximately 2.41ha (more or less) section imbued with approximately 2.41ha (more or less) section Set back from the road for privacy, the original approximately 2.41ha (more or less) section imbued imbued with with nature await you here, up lane minutes (3km) nature await has you four here,bedrooms up aaa quiet quietincluding lane mere merethe minutes (3km) homestead master nature await you here, up quiet lane mere minutes (3km) from the Waitetuna community.

The 302m2 modern, open from the Waitetuna community.

The 302m2 modern, bedroom with ensuite.

You will find the floorplan to be from the Waitetuna community. The 302m2 modern, open open plan home has strong architectural lines, making aa plan home has strong architectural lines, making generous laid outarchitectural with family lines, livingmaking in mind, plan home and has strong a and statement with its full height windows and sunken living statement its height and sunken there is a with swimming forwindows the warmer statement with its full full pool height windows and months. sunken living living areas at the heart of the home. areas at the heart of the home. areas at the heart of the home.

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pggwre.co.nz/HAM36677 pggwre.co.nz/HAM36981 pggwre.co.nz/HAM36981 pggwre.co.nz/HAM36981

104 Te Papatapu Road RAGLAN RAGLAN 104 Te Te Papatapu Papatapu Road Road RAGLAN 104 This modern three-bedroom, two-bathroom home is perfect This This modern modern three-bedroom, three-bedroom, two-bathroom two-bathroom home home is is perfect perfect for aa family, it boasts both style and comfort in its design. for family, it boasts both style and comfort in its design. for a family, it boasts both style and comfort in its design.

The land is perfect for lifestyle living at just under 7,500m2 The The land land is is perfect perfect for for lifestyle lifestyle living living at at just just under under 7,500m2 7,500m2 and currently currently fenced into into three paddocks. paddocks. The surrounding surrounding and and currently fenced fenced into three three paddocks. The The surrounding area is all farmland, offering views and privacy.

The area is is all all farmland, farmland, offering offering views views and and privacy. privacy. The The large large area large shed is aa great asset and is set up for almost any commercial shed is great asset and is set up for almost any shed is a great asset and is set up for almost any commercial commercial food business business with aa compliant compliant commercial kitchen. kitchen. food food business with with a compliant commercial commercial kitchen.

Spectacular Lifestyle Spectacular Spectacular Lifestyle Lifestyle

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Work From Home Work Work From From Home Home

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RAGLAN 1549 Whaanga Road Section Overlooking Spectacular Ruapuke Beach Up for grabs is a prime lifestyle section overlooking the amazing Ruapuke beach. Sections of this calibre are rare and you're unlikely to come across another opportunity to build your dream home in such a beautiful location.

826 Ruakiwi Ruakiwi Road RAGLAN RAGLAN 826 Ruakiwi Road Road RAGLAN 826

Large Lifestyle Large Lifestyle Large Lifestyle This section is 8025m2 (more or less), giving you space

This (more orhome less) rural is move in ready This 27.09ha (more block is with for a27.09ha family lifestyle and block the landscaping to go with This 27.09ha (more or or less) less) rural rural block is move move in in ready ready with well-established gardens, comfortable home and well-established gardens, comfortable homeviews and handy handy with it. All rooms are sureaaa to have fantastic of well-established gardens, comfortable home and handy farm improvements.

The farm is is well set set up up and and suitedThis for farm improvements. farm suited either the ocean or The the mountainous scenery. farm improvements.

The farm is well well setrural up and suited for for sheep There and yards in sheep orabeef. beef.

There is is both both sheep and beef beef yardshome in place, place, truly isor breathtaking spotsheep to be able to come sheep or beef.

There is both sheep and beef yards in place, as well as great water supply from the newly installed bore. as to.well as well as as great great water water supply supply from from the the newly newly installed installed bore. bore.

Set back back from the the road for for privacy, the the homestead has has four Set Set back from from the road road for privacy, privacy, the homestead homestead has four four bedrooms including the master bedroom with ensuite. bedrooms including including the the master master bedroom bedroom with with ensuite. ensuite. bedrooms

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RAGLAN Lot 5 1549 Whaanga Road

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is a prime section$440K overlooking the •Up for 34grabs Manukau Road, lifestyle 607m², asking beach.

Secure this93 spot now and •amazing Five Ruapuke sections, 9A, 9B, 9C, 61 and Pond Road, enjoy6,000 the best views for decades - 8,000m², asking $600kto come! The title has issuedGet Highway talking to23, your builderasking now! $750K •been3956A State 8,002m², is 1.1007ha (more asking or less),$850K giving you •This section 565 Okete Road, 8,004m², for a State familyHighway lifestyle 23, home and the to go •space3578B 8,021m², byland negotiation it. In one direction you have incredible and unique •with 1517 Whaanga Road, 8,025m², asking $690K of Ruapuke and in Road, the other you have •viewsTwo sections, beach, 201 Checkley 8,000m² and 1.6ha, spectacular mountains. The driveway has been asking $750k Areas of covenanted and tracked native •constructed.

1597 Whaanga Road, 1.1007ha, asking $690K habitat for abundant bird life, are all around you •bush,116 Maungatawhiri Road, 1.3164ha, asking $875K •in this Pond Road, location.

7.498ha, asking $900k stunning • 154 Hills Road, 10.825ha, asking $2M • 646 Te Mata Road, 15.0492ha, asking $1.2M

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Raglan 92 Greenslade Road

Raglan 64A Greenslade Road New Listing

Spectacular views - quaint cottage Situated at one of Greenslade Roads most elevated residential locations, this enchanting three-bedroom cottage presents an opportunity to purchase a very rare offering to the market with arguably some of best views of the upper Whaingaroa harbour.

Relax and soak in the beauty of these panoramic vistas, complemented by the property's north-facing positioning. With its own freehold title this delightful home guarantees a private retreat for those who cherish solitude, whether you're in search of a permanent residence or an occasional place to simply relax and escape.

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Mark Crarer M 027 433 6083

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If privacy is a pre-requisite, water views and nature a priority, this 7416sqm waterfront estate in Raglan will connect with your soul.

The stunning architecturally designed home sits elevated in pride of place, highlighting the breathtaking water views and surrounding native bush. In addition, there is a luxury studio, that is currently set up as a popular getaway on Airbnb. Nestled in its own private oasis overlooking the bay. The magical outdoor bath is perfect for watching moonrises + stargazing and has proved very popular with guests. This resort style property is very unique and rare.

Debbie Crarer M 027 253 6344

Raglan 64 Ruapuke Road

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Jono Hutson M 021 488 766

Raglan 46 Omahina Street

Price Reduced

Owners heading to Oz, must be SOLD Brand new and still in the box, 64 Ruapuke Road represents a delightful and rare lifestyle opportunity. The 1.21-hectare (2.96 old fashioned acre) section is gently rolling with sweeping rural views, partly comprising 'the sleeping lady' that is Mt Karioi. With a little fencing there is the opportunity to have your own pony and/or grazing animals or alternatively just continue with the landscaping and develop more gardens. The bright and airy 158m2 home consists of a generous open plan living and kitchen space, 3 bedrooms, master with ensuite, plenty of heating and cooling, ample decking and a double internal access garage. The large 112m2 shed, built to accommodate a motorhome, boat and workshop is on track to be completed in January 2024.

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It takes a True Team to get you the best results Our team has a a wealth of experience between them, combined with a love for Raglan and our wider Whaingaroa community, and we are committed to deliver you the exceptional results you deserve.

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Vendor says sell !

This is the only waterfront section currently on the market. Don't hesitate - this is a very For Sale Buyers $595,000+ View By appointment limited opportunity !! It is with reluctance, the current owner has decided to sell this exceptional section in Stage Two - 'The Retreat'. Lot 294 is a private west facing section, Web pb.co.nz/RGU172388 with views overlooking the inner harbour and out towards the golf course and Mount Karioi. Whether you're looking to build your dream home or a serene holiday retreat, this is your canvas to create a masterpiece. Immerse yourself in the world of architectural excellence with meticulously designed plans from Hunt Architectural. These plans have received the coveted seal of approval from the Rangitahi Design Board, offering you a plethora of options.

Jono Hutson M 021 488 766

Chris Moore Waikato Regional Manager

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Mark Crarer

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LOCATION OF DEFIBRILLATORS IN RAGLAN Defibrillators can save lives in the event of an accident or medical emergency. Here is where they are located in Raglan.

24 HOURS: St John Raglan (11 Wainui Road) St Peter's Anglican Chuch Hall (44 Bow Street) Raglan Club (22 Bow Street) Raglan Holiday Park (61 Marine Parade) The Institute of Awesome (5B Whaanga Road) The Hut Rangitahi (29 Rangitahi Rd) Poihākena Marae - Yellow Cabinet (222 Wainui Road) Raglan Rest Home & Hospital (29 Manukau Road) Raglan Surf Life Saving Club (Ngarunui Beach) outside wall of the club (downstairs) WORK HOURS: Raglan Gym (32 Bow Street) Raglan Medical Centre (9 Wallis Street) Raglan Police (3 Wi Neera Street) Xtreme Zero Waste (186 Te Hutewai Road) Raglan Coastguard (Raglan Wharf) Camp Raglan (578 Wainui Road) e-Coast Marine Consulting (18 Calvert Road) This info can be found on https://aedlocations. co.nz/ or the AED app. You can download it for free on your phone.

M OVIES AT THE OLD SCHOOL

Houses Wanted for removal Great prices offered

Call today: 07 847 1760

WITH GUEST

Death Notice MELISSA ALICE TEAGUE (Mel) aged

28, passed away on Sunday 28th January at Waikato Hospital following a tragic accident.

Squirrel, words cannot describe how much you mean to us and how absolutely heartbroken we are. You are a free spirit and now you spread those wings and fly high.

All our unconditional love, in our hearts forever, love Mum and Dad (Derek Teague, Julia Jackson).

A celebration of Mel's life will be held at 10:30am on Wednesday 7th February at Zenders Cafe & Venue, 44 Hopkins Rd, Newstead.

THE OLD OAK (M | 113 mins) Sat 3 Feb 7.30pm Sun 18 Feb 4.30pm

BANK OF DAVE (M | 107 mins) Sun 4 Feb 4.30pm Sat 17 Feb 5pm

CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR UPDATES CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS 2024 Wanted - volunteers to help with our programme of events in 2024. www. raglanartscentre.co.nz/volunteer-at-the-old-school/ RAGLAN FILM FESTIVAL 2024 Final entries due Friday 1 March 2024. Enter online www. raglanfilmfestival.co.nz LIVE AND LOCAL – FRIDAY 9 FEB A showcase for local performers, from songwriters to comedy, this month featuring Joe Wilson, Penni Feather with Nicky Keys and The Blukes. 7.30-9.30pm, doors open 7pm.

Koha entry. Licensed bar and café open.

RAGLAN FILM FESTIVAL WORKSHOP – SAT 10 FEB With Matt Hicks, Waikato-based writer/ producer/director/actor. ‘Producing Films: What I’ve learnt so far’- the highs and lows of making a lowbudget film in an honest, warts-and-all fashion. This is a two-part workshop. Come along for either the morning or afternoon, or both. 9.30am – 2.30pm. $5, refreshments and lunch provided, online booking essential www.raglanfilmfestival.co.nz/workshops MUSIC AT THE OLD SCHOOL – SATURDAY 10 FEB Rescheduled from December. Monty Bevins - a touching, spirited performer, whose soul-folk songs ask the big questions while telling the small stories, with a warm rich voice and articulate guitar grooves.

7.30pm, doors open 7pm. Presales $20 www. undertheradar.co.nz, door sales $25. Licensed bar and café open.

RAGLAN CREATIVE MARKET – SUNDAY 11 FEB 10am – 2pm at the Old School, 5 Stewart Street. For more info - www.raglanmarket.com RAGLAN FILM FESTIVAL WORKSHOP – SAT 17 FEB ‘Writing for the Screen’ with Michael Bennet (Ngāti Pikiao, Ngāti Whakaue). A screenwriter and director, Michael’s short films and feature films have screened and won awards internationally, including Cannes, Toronto, Berlin, New York and London.

Suitable for new screenwriters, for artists coming to screenwriting and experienced writers in search of a boot camp refresher. Age 15+. 9.30am – 5pm. $5, refreshments and lunch provided, online booking essential www.raglanfilmfestival.co.nz/workshops MUSIC AT THE OLD SCHOOL – SAT 17 FEB Winter Wilson and Sadi & Jay – two of the best contemporary folk duos from the UK and AUS/NZ come together for a unique double show. Grounded in Anglo/Celtic tradition, their music steers towards Americana folk and roots. 8pm, doors open 7.30pm.

Tickets $25 www.undertheradar.co.nz. Licensed bar and café open POTTERY WHEEL WORKSHOP SERIES FOR ADULTS 6-week programme with Sarah Bing | Mondays 19 Feb – 25 Mar | 7pm – 9.30pm | $295 RCAC+Clay members $315 RCAC members $335 non-members | all materials and firing included | Bookings essential www.raglanartscentre.co.nz/ workshops CLAY HAND-BUILDING WORKSHOP SERIES FOR ADULTS Drum firing experience - 4-week programme with Merren Goodison | Tuesdays 27 Feb – 19 Mar | 6pm – 8pm | $150 RCAC+Clay members $170 RCAC members $190 non-members | Membership if applicable, clay + firing included. Glaze firing extra | Bookings essential www.raglanartscentre. co.nz/workshops

REGULAR EVENTS

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ENJOY MOVIES IN AIR-CONDITIONED COMFORT THIS SUMMER.

THE CHOSEN (SEASON 4 EP 1 & 2) (PG | 121 mins) Sat 3 Feb 4.30pm

CROP SWAP. First and third Sundays of the month.

9.30 -10.30am at Bowling Club, James Street. Bring anything from kitchen or garden to swap – seedlings, plants, produce, preserves, baking. It’s not direct swapping, we share abundance, and everyone gets a bit of everything! All welcome

HOW TO HAVE SEX (R16 | 88 mins) Sat 17 Feb 7.30pm Sat 16 Mar 5pm

Ragtimers Ukulele Group weekly on Wed 4pm Clay Shed Members’ Night weekly on Wed 5-7pm Karioi Quilts & Crafts Monthly on 2nd Thurs, 10am Raglan Art Group Monthly on 1st Fri, 10am Backgammon Club Monthly on last Fri, 5pm Mens’ Group restarts Wed 7 Feb 7pm, then fortnightly

P 07 825 0023 | E info@raglanartscentre.co.nz