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Images from Saturday’s Whaingaroa Hoe 2011 held in Raglan.

Images courtesy of Turanga Kereopa and Charlie Young.

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Whaingaroa Hoe 2011

The Annual Whaingaroa Hoe on Saturday was a great success with over 500 paddlers involved in the action. The Regatta in its 17th year featured the challenging 24km Ironperson race.

Top waka ama teams from around the country as well as the Whaingaroa mens team and 24 other local paddlers competed throughout the day. Whaingaroa Roofracks won the Novice Womens Division, and our other Novice crews finished within the top 10 of all the teams who paddled the 8km course.

The Chrissy Herbert Memorial Trophy was awarded to Manu’s and Jemima’s from Napier with a time of 1 hour and 46 minutes over the 24km course.

The Wahine Moe followed the waka ama around the harbour with whanau and friends of the late Chrissy Herbert onboard. Chrissy was a top NZ steerswomen who fell ill with an aneurysm and later passed away while competing in Whaingaroa 10 years ago.

The mens division was tightly contested between the top three crews and won

by Vaka Manu from Auckland in tougher conditions than the morning races. Their winning time was 1 hour 38 minutes.

Waka launched from Wainamu beach adjacent to the Kokiri Centre, Rira Kereopa Drive and spectators around Raglan enjoyed spectacular views and cheered on the competitors.

Pio Terei, New Zealand TV personality from Fishing with Tangaroa filmed the event to include in his TV show.

Thank you from the hosts - waka ama club, Whaingaroa. Thanks to Whaingaroa ki te Whenua Trust for the fantastic venue, with special mention of Darcel and Granpa Tex, and to Poihakena Marae for the use of their kitchen. Kia ora to Sean Ellison for our Karakia, and huge thanks to our Support Vessel Crews; Heather, Liz, Caleb, Kathryn, Iziss, Dave, Dennis, Roydon, Chloe, Viv, Jason, and Elliott, without you’re help we would be unable to run our race.

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Projects about town come at a $10m cost The giant spend, which makes the controversial couple of million dollars spent on two new roundabouts in town a few years back now look like chickenfeed, represents a “perfect storm” combination of unexpected, scheduled, delayed and brought-forward projects all funded one way or another from the public purse.

While there’s an estimated $6 million in Waikato District Council projects now underway about town – among them the delayed museum building, the Kopua footbridge replacement and the wharf repairs dictated by last year’s spectacular fire – the single biggest ticket item is a new $3.5 million Wel Networks substation being built earlier than planned to tie in with the new Te Uku windfarm.

But that’s far from the end of things, with council water and facilities general manager Richard Bax promising there’s “a lot more to do yet”. Upcoming council projects include a $2 million wastewater system centred on Manu and Whale Bays, the design of which has just got the council nod to go out for

public consultation, and the rebuilding of the wharf precinct once the wharf itself has been repaired and strengthened.

Meantime the council is pressing ahead with scheduled works such as a $450,000 “rising” mains upgrade along Wainui Road – the culprit for the current traffic disruptions between the fire station and the one-way bridge – and a $250,000-odd kerb and channelling project in Long Street which Base Civil began work on this week.

Of the current work, it’s ironically the job with the biggest price tag which has attracted least publicity and interest.

The new electricity substation now well underway on the corner of Hills Road and SH23, where a sign welcomes visitors to town, is aimed at giving Raglan what Wel Networks chief executive Julian Elder describes a s a “robust and safe” power supply.

Wel Networks says while the concrete substation was “in concept for many years as part of our long-term planning to upgrade supplies to our western network”, it was brought forward by the $200 million Te Uku wind farm project in which the Hamiltonbased lines company was initially a joint venture partner with Meridian Energy.

The substation, being constructed by Hamilton-based Livingstone Builders but

which will be fitted out largely by Wel The cost of the wharf building is not Networks’ own staff, is expected to be yet clear – the Raglan Community Board completed by December. was to sight revised plans this week, so The same building company, Livingstones, the project is still some way from going also has the contract for Raglan’s new out to tender – but Richard says it will be million-dollar museum and information funded by insurance “plus a loan to cover centre on prime waterfront land on Wainui the improvements”.

Road off the end of Stewart Street. The now Edith Symes framed-up museum is not scheduled to be completed until late August – a twomonth delay that Richard Bax says was unavoidable because of some earlier Historic Places Trust issues.

In cost terms the museum ranks second in the council’s string of current projects behind the $2.6 million footbridge replacement. Richard says the first of the steel casings for the bridge piles are now sunk and work is Chartered Accountants on target for completion in October.

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Quad bike fall badly injures Te Uku lad Te Uku 12-year-old Scott Riley was this week recovering in a paediatric ward of Waikato Hospital after fracturing his skull in a fall from a quad bike last Saturday night.

Neither Scott nor the driver was wearing a helmet at the time, although Scott’s father Shane had apparently ensured his son had one with him that day and told him to wear it.

Scott was “stable and recovering” after earlier being in an induced coma, a Waikato District Health Board spokesperson told the Chronicle on Tuesday.

The Fraser High School student was within 30 metres of his Okete Road home when the accident happened, says local police Constable Jason Kahika. He was returning from a day’s duck shooting, reportedly with neighbour and good mate Andrew Ford.

The seriousness of Scott’s injury could’ve been avoided had he worn his helmet, says Jason. “Whenever you ride a bike on a public road, you should be wearing a helmet.”

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Raglan bar a breeze for intrepid kayaker Around-the-country kayaker Tim Taylor reckons he just “floated” across the infamous Raglan bar last Friday afternoon as he reached Whaingaroa Harbour, now with more than 4000km of paddling behind him.

“Oh yes I floated through here,” he told the Chronicle, pulling his 5.4 metre sea kayak ashore near the jetty downtown. “There’s just about no swell today.”

But not so sweet was his crossing of the Kawhia bar just two days before, when Tim was forced to don a safety helmet for the first time on his epic sea voyage around New Zealand.

“I’ve never had a crossing anywhere like that,” he says. “It was extreme.”

Tim’s taken just over five months so far in his bid to circumnavigate the country, in a clockwise direction to make the most of tidal flows. Another few weeks and he should do it, he reckons, with just Northland ahead of him before hitting the home straight back to Tauranga from where he set off on November 27.

It’s been a long time on the water and “I wanna get there now,” says the 24-year-old adventurer. But at the same time he isn’t

prepared to take risks. “I’m only in a little kayak.”

Tim, whose passion for paddling goes back to when he was 12 , is set on achieving something no-one else has ever done – a continuous 5500km solo circumnavigation of New Zealand’s three main islands – and he’s now hoping to be back in home waters by the end of this month.

He admits he’s behind schedule, having battled swells and strong winds all the way up the west coast of the North Island and been holed up for the best part of a week in Opunake. Then there was some shocking weather earlier in Fiordland and Stewart Island which took its toll, leaving him huddled on shore in his little tent for four days.

All up, says his mother Lyn who’s been tracking his progress, it’s meant 70 days spent on land for a sea trip that was supposed to be over by last month.

But Tim’s unfazed. It’s neither a race nor a competition, he says. “It’s a bit of fun.”

And it beats driving tractors – his job back home in Tauranga – he adds.

Tim paddles on average about 10 hours a day, starting at 6.30 in the morning and generally camping overnight, though there was a motel stay with a friend lined up last

Tim Taylor with his 5.4mtr sea kayak Friday night in Raglan. He has four days on and four days off, although it had been five days of paddling when he got to Kawhia last week.

And he’s got huge calluses on his hands, he says, to show for his effort. “But they’re the tools of my trade so I’m quite proud of them really,” he adds. *Tim is sponsored by Mission Kayaks and Back Country Cuisine.

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Wanted: Whaingaroa film makers and actors Nominations are now open for the 2011 Raglan Arts Film Festival Awards.

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The RAFFA awards celebrate the achievements of local Raglan Whaingaroa film makers and actors. To be eligible for nomination the films can be of any length and genre but must be made by film makers, or actors from around the Whaingaroa Harbour (West of the deviation) or filmed in the area. Raglan Arts Council Chair, Rodger Gallagher said, “The Awards acknowledge the high level of local creativity in this art form. Interest in the RAFFAs is building each year and we already have one 2011 nomination - the feature film Water Whisperers Tangaroa which covers the work of Whaingaroa Harbourcare.”

The RAFFA awards culminate in a red carpet awards evening later in the year. The Awards are organised by the Raglan Community Arts Council and held at the Raglan Old School Arts Centre after the

Academy has reviewed the nominations. 2011 is the third year of RAFFA awards. In 2010 there were seven nominations covering everything from Ariana Brunet acting in a TV series, through Maryann Tuao’s musical feature and Patti Mitchley raising awareness of environmental issues. Turanga Kereopa’s film, ‘The Chronicles of the Sky Child’ fascinated people and received the RAFFA Creative Visual Award.

All nominated short films that meet the criteria will be screened at the awards night along with excerpts from TV series and feature length films. Due to the overwhelming response in 2010 to see the local films, this year additional screenings will be provided on the day following the awards ceremony.

The RAFFA awards were designed by local Whaingaroa steel artist, Philip Meek. Application forms are available from the Raglan Old School Arts Centre in Stewart Street. Phone 825 0023, email info@ raglanartscentre.co.nz Nominations close on 15 July.

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Raglan classical music lovers will have an opportunity to enjoy some Italian Baroque Music later this month at the Old School Arts Centre.

Waikato Baroque will be presenting a concert titled “Another String to Bow” featuring composers who were either string players or had a “second string” to their musical bow. Rodger Gallagher, Chair of the Arts Council said, “This style of music played on historical instruments is perfectly suited to the intimate heritage atmosphere of the Old School Arts Centre.”

On Saturday 21st of May you can hear the group perform a concert of Italian Baroque music by composers including Vivaldi, Marcello, Boccherini, Platti & Cervetto.

This will be Waikato Baroque’s first foray out to Raglan and you can catch the group on Saturday the 21st May at the Raglan Old School Arts Centre - Stewart St, at 2pm. Door sales: $15 Adult; $10 concession; children free.

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Area school native plant nursery - a significant step in peninsula restoration project A project (yet to be named) which will see the peninsula bordering Raglan Area School restored with native trees has taken a big step forward with the completion of a propagation nursery built by Year 11 students.

significance we will be consulting with them again to find the right name”, says Malcolm

The school received a significant grant from Waikato Regional Council which in turn gave it’s students hands-on experience building shelters, laying concrete and erecting fences for the nursery. This learning will be recognised through the students gaining valuable NCEA credits.

Malcolm said the trees were purchased at an “excellent price” from Harbour Care.

Thomsons ITM Building Centre in Whatawhata provided the timber for the nursery at cost and delivered it to the school site at no cost.

“Fantastic support and much appreciated” says Principal Malcolm Cox. In time thousands of native trees will be propagated by horticultural students and planted around the peninsula.

Tangata Whenua has been consulted and blessed the project.

“It’s very important to us that the project has started with their blessing. We have not named the project and given its

The school also received a Honda Fund grant of $2,000.

This was used to purchase large native trees from Whaingaroa Harbour Care.

As part of the restoration project flax plants growing on the peninsula will be transplanted. The ‘Rene Orchiston Flax Collection’, recognised nationally as a Taonga (treasure) is currently struggling to compete with a number of invasive pest plants.

“Our intention is to replant the flax bushes near the nursery so they can be cared for, cultivated and used appropriately for the purposes they were originally planted” says Malcolm.

Water supply to the nursery is a critical issue. It is likely water tanks will be brought on site collecting water

The students constructing the native plant nursery.

New signage enhances safety at Te Uku Active School Zone signs using ‘smart’ technology will soon be installed on SH 23 at Te Uku.

School Principal Rachel Allan welcomes the new signs which will replace the existing ones located some distance An example of an ‘Active School Zone’ sign. either side of her school.

“Motorists are so used to positively to active signs. Not only are speeds the old static signs that they hardly notice them. reduced but there’s an added level of awareness These new ones we expect will be highly visible by motorists to the conditions they are driving and drivers will naturally react by taking more through. care”.

Other safety measures are in the pipe-line at The speed cars travel through Te Uku and past Te Uku School. Plans are forming to upgrade the the school has been a major concern for parents school car-park area, streamlining access in and and school staff for years. Attempts to have a out. speed reduction imposed have failed as the area “I’m looking forward to this upgrade. With the falls outside the speed reduction criteria for state popular Coffee Shop and the Four Square nearby highways set by the NZ Transport Agency. we can have significant numbers of vehicles “These new solar-powered signs are a pulling in and out”. significant step toward improving safety for all When the new signs are installed the existing and especially our children. We will be able to ones will be relocated to Okete Road and Matakotea activate the signs from the school ourselves during Road. busy times.”

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from the school buildings. A reticulation system will also be constructed to ensure the plants receive sufficient water to grow well.

The school doesn’t have the money to fund the water project and is hoping that funds may be accessed through application to a Trust by a local environment group.

If any member of the community feels they would like to help with the project please contact Malcolm at the school.

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Chamber of Commerce Our new website is now live. You can find it at: www.raglanchamber.co.nz.

Join the Chamber and you can showcase your company to others in the Raglan business community and further afield - for free.

You’ll find business tips, articles, photos, useful links etc and more will be added over time.

10 Reasons to Get Online - By Stephanie Philp I’m not in the website building business. But as a coach and mentor I’m constantly amazed by how few businesses have considered getting a website. And those who do have a web presence often don’t use it to its full potential. It’s autumn now and heading into winter, traditionally a very quiet time for Raglan businesses. Perhaps now is a great time to start researching ways you could get online and start attracting customers to your business, or even sell your products and services on line.

1. Your customers expect it.

Your competition is already online. You competition might not only be in Raglan but could be in some other part of NZ or even overseas.

In today’s business world, the internet is the way we do business and without a web presence, your business risks never being found by prospective customers. Even as you read this there will be someone on the web looking for the stuff you’re selling or the service you offer.

2. It gives your organisation credibility.

For a small business, a well-designed web site is a great way of instilling confidence and presenting a professional image.

3. It can save time for you and your customers.

Instead of spending half your time on the phone telling people how to get to your office, shop or restaurant, your opening hours, your fax number, your prices or your menu, put it all on-line, let your customers get the information from the website, and spend your time making more sales. It’s often easier for people to get online and find what they want to know instead of calling you.

4. Get follow on sales.

If someone has bought from you they are already a customer, no matter where they came from. Use your website and email to market to them again and again.

5. Think global.

Your web business will be open to the world 24/7, 365 days a year.

You can educate, inform, generate new customers and revenue while you sleep as well as providing better customer service.

6. It’s economical and versatile.

Your website is your online brochure. A website is easier, cheaper and quicker to update than print material. It can be changed at anytime. Its’ capacities are almost limitless and that means you can provide users with comprehensive information - literally at their fingertips.

7. Provides instant gratification.

People are busy and don’t like to wait for information. Give them what they want, when they want it. If your product is suitable, offer them free samples or trials to download. This includes pictures, brochures, software, videos, music and more.

8. Educational.

People buy from people they trust. More and more consumers use the internet to get information about products and services, so include testimonials from other satisfied customers; provide background information about your team, give some history about your company or post some photos.

9. It can be lucrative.

If you develop an effective online marketing strategy, your website will bring in new business and new customers that you may not have acquired through other traditional advertising strategies.

10. You can level the playing field.

A well thought out, properly designed website presents a more professional image than a larger competitor whose web presence appears weak or amateurish.

A bonus reason!

If you’re a member of Raglan Chamber, you get a free website listing at www.raglanchamber.co.nz - and every link back to your site makes it easier for you to be found.

What’s Coming Up?

Meet the Mayor Night Wednesday 18th May,

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An awareness campaign about the risks of crashes at intersections begins in the Waikato district this month.

Road Safety Co-ordinator Megan Jolly said failure to give way or stop at intersections was a big factor in a large number of crashes in the district.

“In the five-year period from 2005-2009 there were 135 injury crashes at intersections in the Waikato district. These crashes resulted in both fatalities and serious injuries. 25% of all urban crashes occurred at an intersection,” she said.

The campaign will focus on encouraging

motorists to “take a second look” at intersections to try to prevent some of the more common and often avoidable incidents.

The wheel of risk will be set up at key pedestrian locations enabling the public to spin the wheel but only after answering some key give way questions.

Ms Jolly says it is still important to understand our current give way rules, despite the fact give way rules will change in 2012. Both Waikato District Council and NZTA will provide comprehensive education in 2012 when the give way changes take place.

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Community Fund A community fund established to support local initiatives in the Te Uku, Waitetuna and Te Mata communities

The fund will provide a total of $100,000 to support initiatives of direct benefit to the Te Uku, Waitetuna and Te Mata communities.

The Te Uku Wind Farm Community Fund is managed by a panel comprised of community members as well as representatives from Meridian Energy and WEL Networks.

TO A P P LY F O R F U N D I N G : Simply call 0800 838 589 to request a funding application pack be sent out to you. Applications close at 5pm on 31 May 2011.

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Kids holiday art project

Sharon Patterson, Raglan mum of three has been studying via correspondence for a Early Childhood Teaching Diploma through the University of Waikato.

After reading about a primary school in Scotland that had been involved in an arts project Sharon was inspired to organise a holiday arts programme at home over the school holidays.

Sharon roped in Brigid Allan, a talented Raglan artist and with her creative input and artistic ideas they got a group of children trying out some different techniques and mediums.

“The messier the better as far as the kids were concerned” said Sharon.

They finished off with an exhibition, setting up Sharons lounge as a gallery and invited friends for morning tea. Brilliant!

Karioi Classic Cycle Competition in association with the Raglan Chronicle and Bike2Bay

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CARING FOR THE ELDERLY CAT Why should we treat old cats differently to young cats?

As cats age all of their body systems are affected.

Reduction in exercise may result in reduced muscle tone, which may further reduce the cat’s ability to jump, climb or exercise. There may also be a stiffening of joints because of chronic degenerative joint damage.

When coupled with a reduced metabolic rate, lack of exercise can result in a fall in energy requirements of up to 40%. If a cat maintains a good appetite its daily food intake must therefore be reduced to prevent excessive weight gain.

Does my old cat still need to have annual booster vaccinations?

Although a relatively small amount is known about the feline immune system, it is generally assumed that with age their immune function deteriorates. This may in turn result in a reduced ability to fight infection or screen for neoplastic (cancer) cells. Regular booster vaccinations are generally recommended and prompt treatment of disease is essential.

What diseases do old cats suffer from?

The major diseases seen in older cats are hormonal disorders (such as hyperthyroidism and diabetes mellitus) kidney disease, neoplasia (cancer), infections such as periodontal disease and arthritis.

It is important to remember that while young cats usually only have one disorder at a time, this is often not the case for older cats, where diagnoses and treatment may be complicated by the concurrence of multiple interacting disease processes. While it is true to say that ‘old age itself is not a disease’, it is important that we pay particular attention to our older cats, so that if they do develop a disease we can recognize it, treat it early and so maintain Don’t Feed Your Pet Junk Food! their quality of life for as long as possible.

The Karioi Classic Cycle Race is coming up in 11 weeks and we would like to get you involved - for free!

Not all foods are created equal so make sure your pet gets the best diet possible!

What can I do to make my old cat as happy as possible?

As vets we cannot emphasise enough the importance of good nutrition for your Most agehealth. gracefully require few to pet, to cats ensure good Diets needand to be tailored to the specifichanges c needs of your pet to ensure they lead a healthy life. their general routine, however they do not respond well toThere change, if changes are consider to be feeding made must be are many reasons why you should yourthey pet with pet food purchased fromslowly. your vet. introduced Advice: Your pet’s dietary needs may change asmake they grow and age. vet/has vet With the onset of colder weather sure yourYour cat nurse can offer advice on the best nutrition for all life stages of your pet. access to a warm, draught-free bed, situated where it Range: Vet-Only pet food offers a fear wide range of special diets, such as oral care, can sleep safely without of disturbance. weight loss and hairball control.

IIt is advisable to feed older cats on a highly palatable, Tailor-made: Large-breed dogs have different nutritional needs than smaller reduced protein diet with constant access to fresh dogs and therefore need different diet formulations. Breed specific foods are drinking water.

Regular raw meaty bones essential to formulated to help control or prevent some of the typicalare health problems of maintain each breed. dental Your vet hygiene. also has access to prescription diets designed for specific health conditions.

As cats’ age some show a reduced ability to control Much less mess up: Quality food isTo highly digestible –the therefore urination andto clean bowel motions. reduce risk less of mess and smell when your pet goes to the toilet. ‘accidents’ it may be necessary to allow access to an Weight litter management: indoor box. Obesity is the most common form of malnutrition in the pets of today. Feeding pets an appropriate quantity of food is very important. High Ifquality you food have any concerns, please free call quantity. in and tends to make the animal feel full andfeel satisfied withto a smaller talk to the friendy team at the clinic.

Dental health: Dental problems are the second most common health problem

(the issue number is on the front page of the Chronicle). For example: Page 3, Issue 243.

that we see in our patients. Vet-Only pet foods have special features to help keep your pet’s mouth healthy.

The competition runs for the 4 weeks of May - so make sure you get a copy of the Chronicle each week and be in to win this GT Aggressor Mountain Bike worth $500 and a free entry into the Karioi Classic Cycle Race (SUNDAY 31st JULY 2011 - TE KOPUA DOMAIN, RAGLAN) There is only one catch, the winner will have to enter the race!

Each week in May we will place this symbol somewhere in the Chronicle > All you need to do is locate the symbol and write down the page number it appears on and the issue number of the Chronicle that week At the end of the 4 week period all you need do is:

Simply email your entry to: classifieds@raglanchronicle.co.nz In the ‘Subject’ line of the email write “Bike Comp” In the body of the email write the issue no’s and the page numbers the symbol appeared on and please include your contact details.

One entry per person.

Entries must be emailed through by 4.00pm Tuesday 31st May. Please note: Only enter contest if you are prepared to participate in this years Karioi Classic cycle race.

Winner will be drawn on Wednesday 1st June and their name published in the Raglan Chronicle 2nd June edition.

Bike can be picked up from Bike2Bay from Thursday 2nd June. Prize: GT Aggressor Mountain Bike. Free entry into Karioi Classic Cycle Race. Bike colour and model is as advertised and cannot be changed or redeemed for cash.

RAGLAN DOG OBEDIENCE Taste: Your pets will love it! Vet-Only diets have a high acceptance rate among pets. But for extra reassurance all our foods are 100% guaranteed. If your pet doesn’t like it we will refund the purchase price.

Beginners class starting Sunday 22nd May – 4.30pm. For further information and registration please phone Carol @ The Clinic 8258390 The link between good nutrition and health is well proven in humans and animals, so you want to feed the best food you can to your pets. We believe feeding a top quality veterinary diet will result in a longer and better quality life for your pet. If you are in doubt about the quality of the diet your pet is receiving, come and see us. We can advise on the best diet for your pet’s health.

Anexa, 40 Bow Street, Raglan P: 07 825 8390

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Lucky escape at our bowling green Yes there were several ‘lucky escapes’ indeed on Saturday 7th May for the fist of our Winter Tournaments.

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Around 7am the decision had to be made as to whether we continue with the day or cancel. The forecast was ominous to say the least, thunderstorms, heavy rain and even gale force winds predicted, but the skies above were reasonable, so it was decided to ‘go ahead’.

Being the first morning of ‘duck shooting’ with heavy rain overnight... of course it was

going to be fine! Two ducks had their ‘lucky escape’ too! Mmmmm, indeed.

Teams from Huntly, Leamington, Hillcrest, Hamilton Cosmopolitan Club, Frankton Junction and Claudlands made their lucky escape out to Raglan to play in sunny conditions, but we didn’t escape one shower that visited us! Many teams had lucky escapes to win by a couple of points. The winning team had a lucky escape to be the only one with four wins because five other teams lost only one game each. Close.

Winners were from Raglan... Ross Turner,

Blue Stephens (who became a wounded duck) his replacement Mouse Stephens, and Eileen Stephens. 2nd was Ron Hayes team from Cossie Club with 3 wins and +43 points, 3rd was Terry Green, Les Soanes and Murray Eddy from Raglan with 3 wins and +37 points.

Our grateful thanks go to Garrett Automotives for their wonderful annual support of this tournament.

Roll ups are still happening on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 1pm, weather permitting.

Happy bowling, Eileen Stephens

Update from Raglan Community House The first Downsize Me! programme which ran for 12 weeks concluded last Wednesday.

The winner of the challenge, Jan Soanes, lost a fantastic 7.5kg.

Congratulations Jan - we hope you enjoy your LIME Beauty massage – very well deserved! Thanks LIME for your support!

In total, the group lost 39kg and 108cm which we think is awesome.

Another challenge is about to start – weekly weigh-ins at the Community House on Wednesdays at 5pm and anyone is welcome to join us. Gold coin donation for the weigh-in and, at the end of

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the 12 weeks, we will use the monies raised to fund prizes for the most weight loss etc.

A reminder about the Te Reo classes which start on Wed 24th May at 6.30pm. Please make sure you are here by 6.15pm so that classes start on time. Weaving starts on Saturday 21st May at 10am.

We are still pulling together the Thriving on a Shoestring series of workshops which start on 25 May and these are likely to include Car Maintenance, Home Maintenance, Cooking Healthy and Economical meals, and a couple of “Green Baby” workshops – making your own nappies, non-chemical cleaners etc.

Register your interest with us now by phoning 825 8142.

Good forward effort, but not enough Raglan seniors went down to United Matamata Sports at Bedford park in Matamata on Saturday.

enjoy music with your

preschooler!

In a game that was played in perfect conditions, the Raglan forwards had parity all day with their bigger counterparts and the scrum went particularly well.

Unfortunately, the classier Matamata backs didn’t have to work hard enough to beat us and ran in some easy tries.

Raglan were certainly holding their own for parts of the game and the backline, from set play, looked OK.Then they seemed to loose cohesion when it came to a game plan and when the ball was recycled had nowhere to go, resulting in either getting caught without support or kicking aimlessly to little positive effect.

One good passing movement resulted in the only try near the end of the first half, when player/coach Noel Barber popped up on the wing and with fifteen metres to the line held onto the ball and crossed the line in the tackle right in the corner to score.

Good stuff, and a lesson to his teammates to hang onto it when there is an opportunity

close to the line instead of trying some sort of fancy chip kick or hot potato, ‘no look’ pass to nobody!

Noel’s try was converted with a superb kick from the sideline by Macca, and unfortunately that was the end of our points tally for the day.

At the beginning of the second half, Raglan threatened the Matamata line over and over with determination and Matamata were very lucky not to have at least one player sent off . The ref kept giving us penalties but either would not, or could not sort out what amounted to killing the ball and the odd further discretion as well.

Unfortunately they eventually cleared the ball away and our boys great efforts went unrewarded.

The player of the day was hard working Paul Gillett, who with his locking partner Daniel Peart, also had a strong game, both tackling and when carrying the ball . Ricky Hobin went real well at halfback, Stephan Frew didn’t stop all day at flanker , and the whole forward pack earned their keep.

Final score 52 to 10, halftime 26 to 10.

The B game resulted in a loss to Raglan, but with our youg guys trying hard we were winning the first half and looking pretty good. Matamata Bs then used their heads and kept the ball tight which turned the game their way. Still a high scoring day at 43 to 26. Our Player of the day was Keanu Hemara, well done Keanu. As mentioned before, the club appreciates all the players who make the effort to make training and the games on Saturdays. A bit more practice and working on those moves, boys, will keep us going forward.

This week it is away to Hinuera, a club who work hard in their community to cater for a number of different teams including age group and I think Presidents and Golden Oldies. It may not be flash but it is a country rugby stronghold and well worth the trip for Raglan supporters who can sometimes see all three fields in action at once.

We look forward to seeing another good Raglan turnout.

Robert Kirkwood

Your local mainly music

When: Mondays & Wednesdays 9.30am Where : Te Uku Church Hall When : $3.00 per family Contact : Surfside Christian Life Centre

Phone 825 5199

Raglan Kindergarten We Welcome all enquiries and enrolments We welcome all enquiries and enrolments for children 2 for Children 21/2 and over.

1/2 and over.

We offer morning (8.30-12.30), afternoon We offer Morning or Afternoon sessions, (1-3) and ‘Kindergarten sessions (8.30-3.00). fully qualifiedday’ staff and a safe,We have fully qualified stafflearning and a safe,environment. fun, learning environment. fun, Using some of your child’s ‘20 free hours’ at Kindergarten could mean no fees for you!!

CALL IN ANYTIME AT: 9 STEWART STREET, RAGLAN or Phone us on 825 8674 Email raglan@kindergarten.org.nz

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RAGLAN JUNIOR SOCCER: SAT 7th May 2011

RAGLAN JUNIOR RUGBY: SAT 7th May 2011

GRADE

RESULT PLAYER/S OF DAY

GRADE

RESULT

5th Penguins

Lost 4-6 Chester Opperham

6th

Lost 40-45 Jasmine Single

7th Sharks

Win 4-0

Tom Hannon

7th Green Won 45-25 Kase Wilson, Wineera Davy

7th Orcas

Lost 1-2

Finnbar Eadie

7th Black Won 55-45 Julian Smit, Maru Maniapoto-Whitiora

8th Manta Rays

Lost 0-1

Hunter Reily

8th Kingies

Draw 3-3 Josh Haworth

9th Great Whites

Washout did not play

10th Stingrays

Lost 0-5

10th Bull Sharks

Washout did not play

11th Piranhas

Win 8-3

Joel Newport

Olivia McKay

PLAYER/S OF DAY

8th

Lost 15-20 Tekorehu Falwasser-Anderson, Sam Parker

9th

Won 40-25 George Reeves, Jake Ellison

10th

Won 45-15 Ryan Dingle, Wiki Rangiawha

11th

Won 7-0

Ben Broughton, Keaton Neels

12th

Won 33-7

Trent Robin, Reiki Ruawai

Bank staff busy in the community As part of their employment staff at Raglan’s Westpac Bank have one day each annually to volunteer in the community. It’s an opportunity taken up by all staff.

“It’s a way for us to contribute to the community we live and work in” says Maxine Picard, Westpac’s Manager for the past 6 years.

“We help at local school galas and community days as well as beach clean-up days”.

The volunteer days have been in place for years and years.

“They’re really important to us” says colleague Trish Curtis.

Fundraising efforts are directed toward the Westpac Helicopter based at Waikato Hospital.

Earlier this year the annual outdoor bowling night raised $1,500.

This year the street helicopter appeal will take place on 20 May along with a ‘wacky hairday’ involving local schools.

“We raised $2,700 last year from our various efforts and we’re hoping to do as well or even better this year. It’s been signalled that the current helicopter needs replacing soon so

it will be great to see the community really Meanwhile new technology to assist the supporting this year’s appeal”, says Maxine. blind has been installed in the bank’s ATM Schools in the Raglan district have received machine. Customers with a set of head-phones an invitation to join Westpac’s ‘Ritchie McCaw can now plug into the machine and be directed Chopper Fundraising Competition’ which runs through banking transactions. Should anyone from 2 – 31 May. wish to know more about this facility contact The school that raises the most money the Westpac bank in Bow St. nationally based on its roll size will get a visit Sue Russell from Ritchie in a Westpac helicopter. Five student representatives will also be treated to a flight. The first five schools in each THANKYOU region to register will be visited by a high“No words can profile rugby personality.

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The Westpac team with their recently upgraded ATM

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express my heart felt thank you to the local people and those from afar for their help, love and support over the loss of POM taken from us suddenly on the 10/4/2011 while overseas.

Those long days awaiting his return was both a traumatic and enduring battle alike. The funeral service was deeply moving as I observed the love and profound respect he had from everyone as we came together and celebrated his life. I thank you once again, for all you did.

Love Naumai”

Spotlight on your business: This week ‘Raglan Tiling’ It’s a generation game...

Mark Hanson is today the face of Raglan Tiling but Raglan Tiling has a history, Mark is a third generation Tiler.

It began in 1949 in the West Midlands, UK. Carl Beckley had a gang of 10 tilers travelling all over the country tiling swimming pools, pedestrian subways and shopping centres.

Having completed an apprenticeship in metallurgy, Alan Beckley joined his father in the family business, eventually taking over when Carl retired. After 35 years of tiling in England, Alan and wife Wendy chose to emigrate to New Zealand to join their daughter Tina, her partner Mark Hanson and their two children.

Alan started working in Raglan and word spread that there was a

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Top Tiler in town and he was soon working a lot harder than intended.

Mark a qualified toolmaker of 20 years decided a change of profession was needed and joined Alan in 2006. “Having a wealth of knowledge and experience to learn from was an opportunity not to be missed”, says Mark. Alan has since retired but still gets called on occasionally to help out.

Mark has recently completed a 3 year BCITO Three generations of tiling; Carl Beckley, Alan Beckley, and Mark Hanson course in Floor and Wall Tiling to complement the knowledge Raglan Tiling would like to take this opportunity to thank passed on by Alan. With the combination of his engineering background, attention to detail and professional pride it ensures a the local community for it’s support. Is there a fourth generation top class job is achieved.

Tiler? “Ask Connor my son”, replies Mark.

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what’s on MAINLY MUSIC. Monday & Wednesday 9:30am @ Te Uku Church.

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

FOOD FOREST GARDENING, RAGLAN WEST. 8 – 10am Thursday mornings.

MON 16 MAY @ THE RAGLANCLUB.500cards,1pm.

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

WED 18 MAY, RAGLAN RAMBLERS. Karioi via Te Reke ridge – just south from Te Toto where the farm goes within 300m and 1.5km of the summit and streams cascade – bring lunch.

WED 18 MAY @ BLACKSAND CAFÉ.

Knitting Circle from 9.30am. All welcome.

Beginners welcome.

ZUMBA! School

Now Open Sundays.

Waitetuna Wednesdays

Public Nominations

6pm Te Uku Hall, starts Tuesday May 3rd 7.30pm, Sarah T 8255844.

to the Waikato District Community Wellbeing Trust The Waikato District Community Wellbeing Trust is a new registered charitable trust.

Raglan Badminton Club Juniors -Yr 6-10 students: 2.30-4pm Wednesdays.

Adults & Yr 11-13 students: 7-9pm Thursdays. Raglan Area School Hall Celia Risbridger Ph 8258808 (evenings).

Flowers

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

HEALING ROOMS. 1st and 3rd THURS. 1112pm. Plunket Rooms.

Fresh & Eclectic Winter Collection Get Warm & Inspired ... great reads too!

THURS 20 MAY @ THE RAGLAN CLUB. Euchre.

All welcome. 6pm.

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RAGLAN CLUB, ZION HILL with Tastybrown

and DJ Matene. 7.30pm.

Cover charge

$10.00,

members no charge.

JUST IN AT PAINT TECH...

SAT 14 MAY @ YOT CLUB, THE SURF TOWN BOOGIE with T.RICE (GeorgeFM) playing oldschool hiphop, 70’s funk, reggae, etc. 9pm, $5.

10 YEAR GUARANTEE & DELIVEREDTO RAGLAN FOR FREE! PAINT TECH PAINT SUPPLIES

0800 736 724

FRI 20 MAY @ RAGLAN CLUB, Eddie Low & Kevin Greaves, 7.30pm.

FRUIT TREES

Barerooted Trees for sale at the Creative Market, June 12th.

Ring Luca or Sue 825 0096, for list of varieties or earlybird orders delivered week before Market.

ZUMBA. Every Monday and Wednesday night @ Raglan Union Church Hall, Stewart Street. 7 - 8pm. $7. Contact Kim 825 0512 / 021 282 0027.

FIREWOOD Dry 6 x 6 trailer load. Pine for $90, delivered.

0210771524 FIREWOOD Dry $120 a load delivered. Ph 825 5200.

CARCARS ENGINES CAR ENGINES TRACTORS TRACTORS TRUCKS OLDTRUCKS MACHINERY OLD MACHINERY GOING OR NOT GOING OR NOT DERELICT & UNWANTED DERELICT & UNWANTED FREE PICKUP CONTACT

RAY OR TIGER 0800 668 833 027 433 3338 07 823 6500

Waikato District Council invites applications from interested persons for the two available positions.

Applications must include a letter stating why you are interested in being on the Trust Board and a CV outlining your relevant experience. Applications close on Monday 23 May 2011at 5pm.

• Sunday meeting 10 am.

Please address or email your applications to: Stakeholder Relations Waikato District Wellbeing Trust Private Bag 544 Ngaruawahia 3742 Email: jo.ireland@waidc.govt.nz

• Monday 7.15pm Bible Study

6 studies on the Significance of the Jewish Festivals in God’s Salvation Plan. Led by Dennis McLeod of “Christian Friends of Israel”.

G J Ion Chief Executive 0800 492 452 www.waikatodistrict.govt.nz

All welcome

At 59 Wainui Road Ken Brown

Ph 825 8028

In Memoriam Kevin John Wallis (Kev).

Public Notices

TE UKU AND DISTRICT MEMORIAL Hall Committee Inc. AGM Tues.

24 may 2011. Te Uku Hall.

7.30 pm. All Welcome.

FUNDRAISER: RAGLAN TOY LIBRARY is selling the “Entertainment Book” for $55. Look up the discounts online! Ph 825 7516.

RAGLAN 60 CLUB AGM, Sat 28th May. 1.30pm, Raglan Club Rooms. Ph Rose Meek, 825 0488.

FIREWOOD T-TREE / Manuka. $140 delivered per m3. $100. Ex yard. Ph 825 0522.

RAGLAN GOLF CLUB firewood fund-raiser. Split pine $70 per cubic metre delivered, $80 further than 15 k.m. Pine cones $8 per bag. Phone Alex on 825 0997, or Garry 825 6875.

SWISS ARMY COW HIDE BACKPACK. Fits records, good for D.J maybe....Right Up My Alley, Volcom Lane. www.ruma.co.nz

CASH PAID PAID FOR CASH FOR

TRAINING PARTNER – stick fighting (Balintawak Style), and / or Kung Fu (Wing Chun style). Suit male or female. Ph Mike 825 6769.

PONY WANTED for family pet. Ph 825 7577.

CAPOEIRA ANGOLA CLASSES – Monday’s 7.00pm, Scout Hall. $5. 021 2010 542.

BARCELONA LEATHER 3 SEATER COUCH. Right Up My Alley, Volcom Lane. www.ruma.co.nz

The Trust consists of five members who comprise the Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Waikato District, the Chair of the Water and Facilities Committee and two other people appointed by Waikato District Council. These people, by virtue of their community position, skills and qualifications or background, are likely to enhance the operation and decision making of the Trust.

Prayer service for Israel

Wanted

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

FIREWOOD dry Manuka, cut to size, heaped trailor load, $125, delivered. Dave 825 7270.

WANTED

amilton. Ph 021 481199.

QIGONG classes start the 16th of May, from 9 to 10am ($8 per class). Ph Kirsten – 021 07 61429 / 825 6890.

For Sale

JUNK CARS

LAWN MOWING, landscaping, handyman.

Low cost. Raglan and Hamilton. Ph 021 481199.

lauren haynes SILVERSMITHING JEWELLRY Workshops. New dates for May. From the absolute beginner to the advanced, please Ph 021 617791 or email: laurenhaynes@hotmail.co.nz

BOUNCY CASTLE FOR HIRE, entertainment for the kids. Vicki 825 7575.

• Deliver on the strategic aspirations of Waikato District as identified as unfunded in the Council’s Annual or Long Term Plans or as listed in the Projects for External Funding.

FURNISHED, 1 b/room open plan flat, Wallis Street, $130.00 plus power 078255713.

Casual Work Wanted

YOGA for all levels, Wednesday 6pm, Thursday 9am, Sunday (led practice) 8.30am. Scout Hall Cliff St. Bookings Essential to Corry (certified Iyengar Yoga teacher) corry.yoga@gmail.com.

F L O O R S A N D I N G EQUIPMENT for hire. Ph Raglan Flooring 825 8777.

• Promote the social, economic and cultural wellbeing of the Waikato District and its communities

For lease in Raglan’s CBD. 70sqm approx, located on 1st floor above Raglan Hot Roast Shop. Suit offices, studio, clinic etc with massive harbor views, large deck & possible accommodation.

Phone property manager on 021 363465

Acrylic Fence Stain $69 per 10 litres!

Locally Owned, NZ Made, Eco Friendly

courses, classes & workshops

For Hire

OFFICES/ SHOP GALLERY or CLINIC

Wanted to Buy

gig guide FRI 13 MAY @ ORCA, TWISTED TIMBER. FREE entry.

Local covers.

The Trust is the capital beneficiary of the Waikato Foundation Trust and its primary purpose is to fund projects that will:

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SUN 15 MAY @ Te Uku Church, service 7pm.

**Win** Native Sons Ep’s Go to ‘Free Stuff’ at...

It’s been 4 years now Son. -Time is a healer. -

RAGLAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE “MEET THE MAYOR EVENING”

To Let .

Shop Becoming Available

in prime down town Raglan.

Phone 021 363465

The Chamber is thrilled to host Mayor Allan Sanson as our Guest Speaker on Wednesday 18th May. Mayor Allan will be accompanied by his wife Trish. This evening will provide an opportunity to get to know our Mayor, and will be followed by a Q & A session.

Venue: Blacksand Café Bar open 7.00pm for a 7.30pm start RSVP: info@raglanchamber.co.nz

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