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

Cover Emily Stockton and her calf ‘Chocolate’ at the Te Uku and Raglan Area Schools Ag day last week.

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Dear Editor As a member of this community, I was extremely embarrassed to hear about the upcoming, shameful, eviction of the district nurses from the community house.

What, I wonder, is more important to the district of Raglan than the community nurse?

Who will be filling their purposebuilt space for which the district health board contributed handsomely during the initial construction of the building? The DHB’s generosity seems to have been forgotten by those who now wish to squeeze the nurses out of the rooms from which they administer their care so wonderfully.

District nurses touch the lives of so many in need within our community, whether young, old, rich or poor.

They tend to the wounds of the injured, organise the infrastructure in order that disabled people may continue to live at home, care for the dying and comfort the families during their last days with their loved ones.

The list could go on.

How can you, the board of the community house, justify this eviction? To what purpose will the rooms be put? http://www.weathermap.co.nz/?p=raglan S Hannon, Raglan

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Dear Editor I wanted to let you know about an amazing fund raising Marlin Cafe & Grill. Dine in. On the Wharf.................................................................. 825 0010 event that took place on Saturday in Auckland for New Zealand Nannie’s Takeaways. 35 Bow Street............................................................................ 825 8842 Breast Cancer Awareness. Local company “Raglan SUP Boarding” The Shack. Dine in or Takeaway. 19 Bow Street...........................................................825 0027 were involved with contributing to fund one of the teams in the Paddle Boarding Race.

The Raglan Club. Dine in or Takeaway. 22-24 Bow Street............................................ 825 8278 Competing with everyone else was also World Champion Annabel Anderson and 2 Olympic champions, yachting gold medallist Polly Powrie and rowing gold medallist Joseph Sullivan. The event even made the One Sport TVNZ news coverage.

Thank you to Raglan SUP team who won a bronze medal. If anyone would like to see photos please visit https://www.facebook. com/RaglanPaddleBoard?ref=hl and if you would like to contribute to this worthy fundraising event please visit http://www.nzbcf-fundraising-org. nz/pink_zephyr Regards, WeatherMap - New Zealand weather forecasts Justine & Keith, Raglan SUP Boarding.

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No covering over Bow Street bungle It seems sometimes that just about everyone has a story to tell about their local council sealing a road only to have it dug up again almost before the tar’s set to lay telecommunication cables or gas pipes.

In Raglan, though, there’s just been a fresh twist to the story – a bungle which has involved not a council and another public utility but rather two contractors working for the same council. And there’s been no hiding it because it’s happened right under everyone’s noses in Raglan’s busy main street.

Last Wednesday and Thursday contractors working for Waikato District Council painstakingly remarked Bow Street – including all the broken yellow lines and every car park – as part of the council’s yearly remarking programme.

Trouble is, almost before the paint

had dried it was the turn of another set of council contractors to reseal Bow Street in a project that was well publicised because of the disruption to traffic and inconvenience to shoppers.

And it means the roadmarking contractors will have to come in after this week’s resealing job by Downer and paint all their lines afresh.

One local particularly hot under the collar about the mixup was retired upper Bow Street resident Ralph Blanchard, for many years the town’s pharmacist. He contacted community board chairman Rodger Gallagher, who in turn shot off an angry email to the council.

“It wasn’t very responsible … whoever in council organised it should be held responsible,” an exasperated Ralph told the Chronicle. “It’s such a waste of [ratepayer] money – how did it happen?”

But fortunately there was no bureaucratic bungle in this case – and there won’t be any extra bill for ratepayers in a town which frequently complains anyway of an unfair rates burden.

Council general manager roading & projects Ian Gooden told the Chronicle the remarking of Bow Street was done in error by the contractor. “Council has contacted the contractor and there will be no cost to council …” he said.

He confirmed the roadmarking would have to be redone shortly.

The council did not reveal the cost of the roadmarking contract but said Downer’s resealing of Bow Street from the Westpac bank down to the intersection with Cliff Street – outside Orca restaurant – came with a $26,400 price tag. It added the resealing of Cliff Street was costing another $14,800.

Edith Symes

‘Breathtaking’ stone sculptures will welcome Raglan campers Two large stone sculptures by local artists will soon grace the entranceway to Kopua Domain Holiday Park, sending a “big statement” of support for public artworks in the community.

to finish, honouring the artists and the

Leading sculptors Tai Meuli and Richard

Also involved in the selection process

the domain’s soccer fields and the beach

from the beginning was Raglan Community

– a project also financed by the holiday

Arts Council and it had to make some very

park management board – has seen bikers

hard decisions, admits artist and committee

already trialling the first two jumps and the

member Wanda Barker.

turn.

Page won their $18,000 commissions from the five finalists selected after Raglan Kopua Holiday Park management board recently called for expressions of interest.

significance of the project.

winning entries equally.

“But I had to give up some wages,” he

And he hopes to organise a couple of open days, possibly in December, where people can visit the artists’ workshops to see the sculptures taking shape.

quipped of the extra funding that had to be found.

Meantime Raglan’s $35,000 BMX track now under construction between

Nine “brilliant” proposals were first

But there’s plenty more work to do,

selected from the 20-odd expressions of

says Bike 2 Bay’s Dirk De Ruysscher

interest by professional Whaingaroa artists,

who first suggested the facility be built to

winners and an extra $18,000 was found to

she says. That figure was further whittled

complement the adjoining skatepark. While

fund the works.

down to five proposals – including designs

the dirt’s in place and now compacted, the

Both pieces are unusual, he adds, and

from Chris Meek, Susan Flight and Simon

track still needs to be shaped and a layer of

will stand a “breathtaking” three to four

Te Whero – which were “exceptionally

crushed lime added to keep it all in place,

metres high, making a big statement at

good”.

he says.

So good were the final designs, says board chairman Colin Chung, that both artists rather than only one were chosen as

the park. The board hopes to have the

But when it came to the crunch it was

Raglan Earthmovers is doing the job

sculptures installed and publicly celebrated

up to Kopua management board to finally

which was held up because it’s “weather-

by mid January when the town is buzzing.

decide which designs best met the criteria

dependant” work, adds Dirk – pointing

for a large artwork on public land with its

to Matamata’s doomed BMX track a year

specific engineering requirements.

after shoddy construction – but given

The artworks are specifically for beautification of the area, Colin points out, and are representative of our bicultural

Board

member

and

campground

community. He’d like to see the work in

manager Rob Clark believes the sculptures

progress documented on film from start

will be an asset to the park and liked the

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good, dry weather the project could well be finished within a couple of weeks.

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Longstanding saleman signs up with new team The team at Century 21 George Boyes & Co in Raglan welcome on board another professional salesperson David Cordiner.

Many locals may well remember David as Manager of Lugton’s Real Estate branch here in Raglan some years back. He has since taken a break overseas and has been employed in sales since his return but the call of selling real estate is in his soul, especially here in Raglan, his home town of around 30 years, a place he loves.

David has been an active member of the Raglan community for over 20 as a volunteer firefighter.

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in

Raglan

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grandchildren, introducing

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them to the joys of “Raglan by the Sea”.

David looks forward to meeting all the new residents and business owners in Raglan plus being re-acquainted with all past clients and those who have been fortunate to call Raglan ‘home’ for many years. He is keen to provide you with his dedicated

His other passions include enjoying a relaxed round

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Public health warning: biotoxin in shellfish

It Probably Won’t Heal In Time

The Waikato District Health Board today issued a public health warning advising the public not to collect or consume shellfish harvested from Kawhia, Aotea and Raglan Harbours.

Routine tests on shellfish samples taken from Kawhia and Raglan have shown levels of Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP) at 0.83 and 1.10 milligrams of toxin per kilogram of flesh. This is above the Ministry for Primary Industry safe limit of 0.8 milligrams per kilogram of flesh. Anyone eating these toxic shellfish is potentially at risk of illness.

Kina, mussels, toheroa, pipis, tuatua, oysters, cockles and scallops in the affected area should not be eaten.

Cooking shellfish does not remove the toxin.

Paua, crab and crayfish may still be eaten if the gut has been completely removed prior to cooking as toxins accumulate in the gut. If the gut is not removed its contents could contaminate the meat during the cooking process.

Symptoms of PSP usually occur within 12 hours of consuming shellfish and include: • Numbness and tingling around the mouth, face or extremities.

• Difficulties in swallowing or breathing.

• Dizziness; double vision.

If anyone becomes ill after eating shellfish from an area where a public health warning has been issued they should contact a doctor immediately, advise their local Health Protection Unit and keep any left over shellfish. Waikato DHB

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Big turnout as Raglan community hones in on Maui’s dolphin plan More Raglan people than there are supposedly Maui’s dolphins turned out last week for the launch of a consultation process leading into a Government revamp of a threat management plan drawn up to tackle the myriad risks to the critically endangered species.

Between 60 and 70 locals crowded the town hall supper room last Thursday for a briefing by the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) and DOC on the plight of the world’s smallest dolphin – it is found only on our west coast and surviving adult numbers are now estimated at as few as 48 – and to discuss options to help save the species.

DOC and the MPI wanted input and they got it in a spirited meeting where locals questioned or gave their views on seemingly anything and everything, starting with how a Maui’s population estimated at 111 several years ago could have plunged meantime to what is regarded as the minimum viable number for the species’ survival.

But the government experts at the meeting put most of the apparent plunge down to more sophisticated survey methods and estimated the true Maui’s dolphin population decline at about 3 per cent a year.

However, as one official described it, “what happened to get us to this point is hard to put your finger on”.

Known threats to Maui’s dolphins – according to the departments – include pollution, set net fishing, boat strike, predation, disease and the fact that Maui’s dolphins breed slowly.

By far the greatest threats, the meeting heard, are fishing-related matters such as set netting and come under the ambit of the MPI. However the MPI came in for some criticism over its current set netting ban, with local recreational fishing identity Sheryl Hart telling ministry representatives

that “if set netting is still happening [where it shouldn’t] you haven’t been doing your job”.

All set netting is banned out to two nautical miles, and commercial set netting is banned between two and seven nautical miles from shore unless an observer is aboard.

There was also criticism at last week’s meeting that officials had not stuck to a claimed promise some years ago to have observers on all trawlers well before now.

Speakers said this was occurring only in the Taranaki area whereas Maui’s dolphins appeared to be most populous between Manukau Harbour and Port Waikato, and on down to the coast off Raglan.

However the MPI officials at the meeting seemed unaware of the earlier undertaking and saw full observer cover as having some “very real” challenges, including the problem that smaller commercial fishing boats might have to take a crew member off if an observer was aboard.

There was concern at the meeting over apparent MPI inaction when reports of trawlers fishing illegally were phoned in, and officials agreed to find out what had been done in one particular case.

Meanwhile, in reply to suggestions that a marine reserve should be established to create a total no-take area off the west coast, DOC area manager Matt Cook pointed out that such reserves were not popular in New Zealand and would be “incredibly hard to get past a community like this [in Raglan]”.

DOC had got its fingers burnt too many times and if a marine reserve was wanted “a community has to come to us”, he said.

Sheryl Hart insisted there were no reports that a Maui’s dolphin had ever been taken on a hook and bait and that the only known threat now to the dwindling species was trawling.

Other issues raised included the effect planned seabed mining might have in scaring off and upsetting Maui’s dolphins, with local activist Phil McCabe suggesting

first a five-year and then a 20-year moratorium on mining despite assurances at the meeting that mining interests adhere to a voluntary seismic code of conduct.

Tara Ross-Watt of DOC’s marine conservation team repeatedly emphasised officials’ determination to save the species and that they needed the community’s help to do so.

Concerned residents have only until November 12 to get their submissions on the threat management plan in to the MPI or DOC. To help with that, the Whaingaroa Environment Centre is running a submissions workshop in the town hall supper room from 5pm next Thursday, November 8. The workshop is running in tandem with a KASM information evening.

Thundercats are go, but with strict curbs Strict rules covering Thundercat racing and surf lifesaving carnivals – events held from time to time at Ngarunui Beach – are on the cards as the Government looks for ways to lessen human-induced threats to the Maui’s dolphin population.

Thundercats organisers could be asked to gradually build up noise levels to give dolphins time to leave the area, post observers and even fly over the area first to ensure no Maui’s dolphins are around. With surf lifesaving events observers might also be required.

Other possibly controversial options floated in the plan review are to ban any commercial tourism targeting Maui’s dolphins, to ban swimming with dolphins and to apply a 10-minute time limit on “opportunistic viewing” from recreational boats.

Coalition of environmental groups commence epic land and sea journey On 15th November 2012, a coalition of environmental groups will begin an epic sea-paddle, from Cape Taranaki to Piha. Their goal is to raise awareness of intertwined issues of seabed mining and the plight of the critically endangered Maui’s Dolphin.

In a joint initiative that will span 350km of ocean and take 14 days, Kiwis Against Seabed Mining (KASM) and Surfers for Cetaceans (S4C) members, will use a variety of self propelled vessels, including SUP’s, to make an epic land and sea journey, paying homage to the Maui dolphin, as they glide through the territory of the endangered mammal. Guest paddlers will be joining the epic journey in sections.

Aside from focused community discussions in a multitude of small towns, the groups are holding three major events (New Plymouth 16/17 Nov, Raglan 24 Nov and Piha 1 Dec), to mark milestones of the journey, and celebrate the marine environment that communities benefit so much from, and hold so dearly.

Coalition spokesperson and internationally renown Kiwi surfer, and cofounder of S4C Dave Rastavich (“Rasta”), said recently, ” People the world over come

to experience the raw, untouched waters of New Zealand, and celebrate a space not yet disturbed by industrial humanity.

Yet, if widespread seabed mining reaches the coastal waters of this country, the allure of visiting a once pristine place will disappear.”

“This coast, including Taranaki’s jewels, Raglan’s points, and Auckland’s beaches, are Aotearoa’s spiritual center for surfers. All would be threatened if the sand flow is interrupted, and a coastline littered with flawless waves could be irretrievably altered. As well, seabed mining will undoubtedly threaten the future of the critically endangered Popoto/Maui’s Dolphin. On those grounds alone it should be prohibited,” says Rastavich.

Proposals to mine the West Coast Seabed are firmly opposed by a range of business groups and environmental organisations, including SEAFIC (The Seafood Industry Council), Sea Shepherd NZ, Project Jonah, Sustainable Coastlines, Mauis SOS, Greenpeace, WWF, Forest and Bird, and Surfbreak Protection Society.

Leading kiwi individuals including All Blacks star Josh Kronfeld, and ex-Waitakare Mayor Bob Harvey, have also criticised the plans in public, with Kronfeld describing them recently as “a blindside hit”.

KASM spokesperson Phil McCabe, a Raglan tourist operator, states, “Mining the west coast seabed for the purposes of exporting raw ore is an economic folly, that will degrade the Tasman ecosystem and deliver few returns to the nation. Foreign shareholders will reap the profit and we will have to deal with the impacts, which would likely include erosion and less fish in the water”.

“The Taranaki and Waikato west coasts live off revenue generated by both recreational and commercial fishing and surf tourism. Seabed mining directly threatens the revenue from both sources,” McCabe says.

As a prelude to the paddle, McCabe with his partner and their 11 year old daughter, will be walking the stretch of 150 km stretch of coastline, and engaging with the diverse communities along the way, commencing with an appointment with the Whanganui Mayor Annette Main and Council in chambers, followed by four publicly notified meetings along the route.

The exhausting itinerary will eventually include stops at every west coast community between Whanganui and Piha, with a range of public meetings and celebrations on the way.

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New bakery menu offers roasts and salad bar for summer With the recent departure of the roast shop and a gap in the market for a salad bar in town, the Raglan Bakery has made some new additions to their hot and cold cabinets: beef, pork and lamb roasts and an accompaniment of fresh salads to match.

“As of today we’ve been trialing it for a week and it’s been going really well,” says owner, Pisey Leng.

Available all-day will be hot roast meals,

sandwiches and rolls as well as a selection of fresh salad greens and other vegetables. Two glass cabinets have been moved to the front of the shop to showcase the new items on the menu.

“The feedback from customers has been great – the rolls have been really popular,” she says.

Having been the only official bakery in Raglan for the past thirteen years or so, Pisey remembers when the shop only consisted of half the space that exists now. Watching the

shop grow over these past years she felt it was time to branch out with a new menu. Especially now with another bakery in town.

Making a few other adjustments and re-vamps leading up to summer, Pisey hopes to add more to the menu over coming months.

Open 7 days from 7am to 7pm, head down and check out the bakery’s new menu items!

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Waikato outlet to find locals the cars and get vehicles both SuperValue and the Raglan Chronicle over (the divvy) The store kicked off with a $200 grant office, and need to be in by the 25th of each they want.

Main Road resident Colin Sullivan, who boasts 40 years’ experience in the industry, has begun selling cars locally for Fairview Motors.

New Fords and Mazdas “and used everything else” are now being advertised here – but even then, Colin emphasises, it’s only a sample of the stock the Waikato company will carry at any one time.

Colin says he can have any of the 250 to 300 cars from Fairview Motors’ four branches – Hamilton, Matamata, Cambridge and Te

for them.”

Good, prompt Colin Sullivan service and ongoing contact is assured, he adds.

Colin first worked for Fairview Motors in the early ’70s, and this new freelance arrangement he now has with the company is his second time back working with them in four decades.

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each month to a deserving group about town but it’s now more than doubled that amount to $500, says staff spokesman Wayne Morris.

Wayne says the move is aimed specifically at fostering a greater sense of community spirit.

Each application – which must be from trusts or groups rather than individuals, points out Wayne – will be viewed on its

month. A local selection panel will decide on the successful applicant each month.

SuperValue staff are also supporting the worldwide Movember movement this month, adds Wayne, in which “those that can” will grow a mo or moustache to raise funds and awareness for men’s health. And he challenges other local businesses to do likewise.

Edith Symes

Temporary solution to the Sunday bus problem The Raglan Chamber of Commerce called an urgent meeting on Monday to discuss the impact the withdrawal of the Sunday bus service is having on the community. The aim was to establish interim and long-term measures to remedy the current situation.

In order to provide this service, PART OFneed THE FAMILY Raglan Scenic Tours a minimum FOR OVER 40 YEARS of six passengers per trip each way.

With no one really knowing how viable the service will be for a private operator, some local businesses, community groups and individuals have agreed to act as guarantors and make up any shortfall if there are less that six passengers per trip.

The issues are that people who want to The cost of the bus fare has been set visit Hamilton on a Sunday are not able to at $10 (cash) per person. There are no do so unless they have private vehicle use, concession fares for children or gold card children at boarding schools in Hamilton holders. cannot get back to school using public Bookings (recommended) can be via transport and visitors to Raglan cannot the Raglan iSite ph: 825-0556 or after hours leave on a Sunday, often preventing them direct to Raglan Scenic Tours 021 0274 from visiting at all.

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RAGLAN Chronicle 7

Better weather blesses busy Community approach bowling week to reducing community

The tournament was sponsored by Anexa Animal Health, loyal sponsors of the October tournament.

Just one team had six straight wins, from Frankton Junction club in Hamilton, but everyone enjoyed the day.

Then over the weekend the club held its first championship event for the season – triples.

The tournament is drawn so club members don’t know who they are playing with until the day. After two days of intense competition with some close matches played the final came down to Championship triples winners, Ashleigh Jeffcoat, Murray Ansley and Sue Russell with trusty mascot ‘Junior’ teams comprising Raewyn Falconer, A respite from strong winds and rain Heather Dalbeth and Richard Keremeta against came at just the right time in the last few Murray Ansley, Sue Russell and Ashleigh days as Raglan Bowling Club hosted two Jeffcoat. It was great to see student bowlers in both teams who more than held their end up tournaments. playing some superb lead bowls.

Last Thursday saw 15 teams, including 10 Business House bowls is not far away now from clubs around the Waikato enjoy sunny – first night is on Tuesday 13 November with conditions to compete in the first ‘classic’ play kicking off at 6 pm. If you want to enter a tournament Raglan has hosted. A classic is a team please phone the bowling club Ph: 825combination of playing in teams of fours and 8442 and leave your contact details. $30 per splitting into pairs and makes for an interesting teams of three people. Lots of fun! day.

Sue Russell

It is a real nice time of the year for our gardens, not too hot yet, and everything has germinated and growing well. The colours are there from flowers, roses, late blossoms and the green of growing plants.

All seedlings are up. The peas, beetroot, carrots, lettuces, sweet corn and potatoes should be flying.

Planting now: beans, dwarf and climbing, pumpkins, butter nuts, squash, c u c u m b e r s , zucchinis, buttercups, watermelons and kumara plants.

F l o w e r s : geraniums, dahlias, zinnias, easy/peasy marigolds and impatiens, nemsias, Sample of a giant salvias, petunias all for your summer show should be underway.

Your ground needs working at least fortnightly with a small fork to remove all weeds whilst small and young. Check for moisture with these drying winds - in particular pots and raised plant beds. Don’t forget to also check for slugs and snails.

Tomatoes now staked need the growing nodes nipped out from their leaf/stem branch.

Mould potatoes well. Peas need staking and hedges trimming. Lawn clipping make good compost foundations now.

It is really not necessary to spray. Aphids on roses can be hosed off late in the day. If you are to spray, do it late in the afternoon when the bees are not working, and there is no drift of spray to other properties. Tomatoes and roses are susceptible to spray drift. Pick

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the dead heads off flowers, roses, and sweet peas.

Sunflowers may need staking. New Moon is the 14th Nov. Seed planting is the 12 – 26th November So now in summary, check for soil moisture, do a little weed maintenance and loosen the soil. See that you have the last of the summer flowers and vegey seeds in, and sit back and enjoy these evenings.

WIN WIN WIN KIDS GIVEAWAY THIS MONTH: Giant Atlantic pumpkins.

These pumpkins can grow to 90 to 100kg and are not suitable for Atlantic pumpkin eating!

The Chronicle has ten potted plants to give away. To enter the draw for these special plants simply email us by 5.00pm Monday 5th November: info@raglanchronicle.co.nz with Giant Pumpkin in the subject line. Please include your contact name and phone number in the email. The winners will be drawn next week and contacted by Chronicle.

Growing Instructions: You try to have one pumpkin per plant and prune all other flowers and pumpkins off that plant. It needs water, compost, sheep, chook, horse manure, and heaps of sunlight. Later on you can “show us your photo” of your giant pumpkin.

Your sunflowers should be well underway, we still have seeds to give away - it is not too late to plant.

The Raglan Wharf Seagull

violence

Getting down to business: Groups sharing ideas about ways to reduce violence in Raglan

“We have become concerned at the anecdotal evidence that suggests that violence is increasing in our community” – with these words Chrissy Hodkinson, Raglan Community House Coordinator welcomed over 40 people to a meeting recently in the town hall supper room. Those who attended all shared a deep and energised concern about the extent to which violence has perpetrated our community.

Community Action on Community Violence, as the meeting was called, drew representatives from a wide cross-section of agencies currently working in some way with violence in the home and in the community - groups like Strengthening Families, Te Kohao Health Raglan Clinic, Surfside Church and Raglan Foodbank to name just a few.

The underpinning theme that emerged from those sharing their perspectives about the issue and their aspirations for the meeting was that actions and strategies developed had to be tuned to this community and owned by this community.

Practical and sustainable approaches were seen as critical to the success of any actions developed.…

Statistics mask the reality of domestic violence in Raglan. Less than 18% of family violence is reported and research suggests this might be as low as 13%.

Given this, the 108 call-outs Raglan police attended in 2011 mean that most likely 600-800 actual violent incidences took place. Sobering too is the perspective Raglan Area School Principal Malcolm Cox shared that 1/5th of students at his school experience family violence.

“Exclusion from the community and the school is not acceptable – it doesn’t bring about any change. Adults have to stop modelling and accepting violence and the community has to support and embrace these families” said Malcolm.

The main focus for the meeting was to generate discussion and identify some practical initiatives from the community that can be carried by the community.

Experiences in some other New Zealand centres, like the community in Nelson called Victory, suggest that one key to

bringing about positive change is to create a place where families can be. At Victory the school is open from 7 am – 10 pm with food, services and activities for families.

Tracey Frew, from West Coast Health acknowledged that they do see people who have been affected by family violence and that alcohol often played a big part.

For one Raglan resident her reason for attending the meeting was personal. She wanted to gain a sense of empowerment to not feel scared if she phoned the police to report a situation going down. Police acknowledged this dilemma is a key reason neighbours often don’t report hearing or witnessing violence happening.

One young mum spoke directly of her experiences and the fear she held of having her children removed from her care. She wanted to become involved and help others having experienced support herself to turn her situation around into the positive space.

Waikato District Councillor Clint Baddeley spoke about the effect it had on his own children growing up when they were exposed to domestic violence in the family of some of their friends.

“Violence is in all stratas throughout our society. I hope we can find some solutions and find the way to work together building a confidence in people so that they can really take up initiatives.”

Group discussions unearthed some key factors that would make a positive difference like access to information and support, developing whole community collaborative approaches, creating realistic parenting support structures and tackling financial stressors were foremost in people’s thinking. An idea to use ‘champions’ from the community who would ‘front the message publically’ struck a chord as an effective way for the campaign to gain traction.

“We’ve got lots of people living in Whaingaroa who would make ideal champions.

It’s about getting the messages out positively and for us to say as a community that we’re not prepared to accept violence in any form”, said Chrissy.

The meeting ended on a positive note with a steering group formed to carry the strategies into actions.

Sue Russell

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                

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       

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              

           

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   

     

     

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   

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APPLIANCES

STENDY ELECTRICAL For all your electrical requirements and appliance servicing requirements

Authorised Service Centre prompt, professional, reliable service. NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL

phone 021 0824 4012 - 07 825 0214 F: 07 825 0215 PO Box 79 Raglan El: stendynz@actrix.co.nz

RAGL AN APPLIANCE SERVICING

AUTOMOTIVE

ENGINEERING

PLUMBING

GIBSTOPPERS

RAGLAN ENGINEERING LTD For all your Welding and Metalwork needs, as well as Hydraulic Hoses and Fittings, pay a visit to Peter at Raglan Engineering.

Brett Soanes Interior Plasterer / Gib Stopper ßß skim coating ßß cove ßß square stop ßß renovations or new homes

021 821 197 PLUMBING

LAWNS/LANDSCAPING AND SUPPLIES

Contact Peter on 825-8486 or see him 8am-5pm at 2 Park Drive, Raglan

ELECTRICIANS/HEATING RaglanEngineeringAd.indd 1

BUILDERS

New Homes Renovation & Maintenance Specialists Friendly & Reliable Service Free Quotes Contact Silas: 027 66 Silas (74527) kre8iveconstruction@yahoo.co.nz

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LAWNMOWING GENERAL SECTION MAINTENENACE FIREWOOD

Call Donald 021 077 1524

DRIP FREE PLUMBING SPECIALIST IN PLUMBING, ROOFING AND DRAINLAYING. NO JOB TOO SMALL !

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

ROOFING

DRAINAGE / EXCAVATION

N EXCAVATIO A L G NS RA ROB POOLTON LTD

EXCAVATOR & TRUCK HIRE LOW LOADER TRANSPORTER AVAILABLE FULL RANGE OF EXCAVATION SERVICES LANDSCAPING SITE WORKS FARM DRAINAGE RETAINING WALLS SUPPLIER OF PADDOCK ROCKS “Locally owned and operated” PH: Rob - 07 825 6828 or 021 957 745 or raglandiggers@clearnet.co.nz

MINISKIPS TILING

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Wanted

Classic Service This 10.0am Sunday

This Sunday 10.0am Speakers:

Classic Service

Roger Carter

Speakers: Ken & Julia Brown ‘The of man’ in Action Thefear Church RaglanCommunityChurch Community Church See Raglan page 2 for details

St Peters Hall 48 Bow St Contact 07 825 7305

THURS @ Raglan Community House 10 - 1pm CV Writing Assistance. FREE. All welcome. Appts required. Ph 825 8142.

SUNDAYS @ TE UKU CHURCH, Evening service 7pm.

INDOOR MARKET AT THE WHARF Saturday and

Sunday 10am to 3pm. For stalls call Tony on 021 074 8382.

MELBOURNE CUP PARTY @ Harbour View Hotel. Tuesday 6 November from 3pm. Prizes for ‘best dressed Lady’ and Men’s ‘Best Hat’.

Complimentary bubbles with first bet.

MON @ THE GENTLE YOGA RAGLAN CLUB. 500 P TRX O S Circuit TURES, Improve your cards, 1pm. breathing and Classes paddle power! relaxation TUES @ RAGLAN One hour cardio/strength focus.with Sport specific personal at 6-7pm the Town training & classes; CLUB -Texas Bexie Mon-Thurs, Hall.Fri, 11am-12Mondays Hold’em 6.30pm. that focus on strength & Must Pre-Book, 3 per or 9am. $12 max drop-in cardio.

WEDNESDAYS @ class. $50 for 5 classes.

Whale Bay BLACKSAND CAFÉ.

Whale Bay Fitness Studio DOLPHIN Knitting Circle from MAUI’S Fitness Studio Call9.30am.

Tom, 825 0404 U Tom, B M825 I S0404 SION Beginners SCall Workshop at welcome. www.whalebayfitness.com www.whalebayfitness.com Supper Room, WED @ Raglan Club, Town Hall.

5 Fun Quiz 6:45pm.

6pm info session R A G L A N with KASM. 6pm R A M B L E R S - 7:30pm Threat WEDNESDAY 7 NOV: M a n a g e m e n t Raglan Ramblers 9am Plan Submission Write car park next to the Workshop. submission fire station: : Te Akau your Wharf and 5km of while sharing ideas quiet road walk, much and questions. of it along the edge of B U S I N E S S Ponganui Creek, to a HOUSE BOWLS couple of waterfalls begins Tuesday 13 bring lunch and boat Novemeber @ 6pm, fare Raglan Bowling L I T T L E Club, James St. R O C K H O P P E R S Phone 825 8442 to -music for pre- register teams. $30 schoolers, Old School per team of three Arts Centre, 9.30am, bowlers. $7.50 per family.

For Sale

For Sale

Flowers

Lilypot Florist * Fresh flowers * Send flowers * Potted plants

07 825 6847

2 Wallis Street

Collectif & Print Magzines NEW instore it IS warm enough for swimwear!! see our great selection

In My Good Books Quality 2nd hand books Open Fri, Sat & Sun from 10am 2 Wallis St

FRI 02 NOV @ YOT CLUB, ROOFDOG, BAREFOOT & ACETONES, Live Reggae, Rock, Ska, Rocksteady, 8.30, $10.

FRI 02 NOV @ VINNIES THE KRYPTONITES, $5 FROM 8PM.

SAT 03 NOV @ YOT CLUB, LATINO NIGHT with CARECA SELECTOR, $5, Ladies Free Before 11pm.

FRI 09 NOV @ NIKAU CAVE Dave Alley guitarist, singer, songwriter, percussionist. 8pm, entry $15, Dinner from 5.30pm

Courses, classes & workshops ZUMBA! @ Reveal your TE UKU HALL inner abs!9.30am, Monday Personal training and W ethat d focus n eonscore d a y classes 6.30pm - ring/txt strength and cardio.

Sarah T for more For all ages, fitness levels. infoWhale 825Bay5844 or 0272106784.

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

Need new inspiration for your fitness goals?

Personal training using cool equipment; TRX & Crossover trainers, balance boards and balls.

Whale Bay

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

For Sale

Free

MATURE AND MUCH LOVED F&P 2-door Frig (142X63) with external Vege drawer. $100 to good home.

Colin@8258289.

SOFA BED FOR SALE. Sand coloured & in good condition - $80.

Phone 027 4922543.

Cars for Sale 1992 MAZDA ASTINA for sale, 283000kms. Current rego and wof. Runs really well. $1200.

Ph 8255020 For Hire

CAT FREE TO GOOD home. Lovely small black and white cat, speyed, vaccs, microchipped.

Timid, would suit quiet home. debbied4763@ yahoo.co.nz ph 8258484 Debbie

FLOORSANDING EQUIPMENT for hire. Ph Raglan Flooring 825 8777.

BOUNCY CASTLE, Great entertainment for the kids, call Vicki 825 7575.

Wanted to Rent HOUSE BUS/ CARAVAN from 1st Dec – 20 April.

Contact 027 287 2365.

1-2 BEDROOM FLAT OR HOUSE. Long term for 60 yr old woman, cat friendly.

Please phone 07 348 5433.

To Let SHOP PREMISES FOR LEASE Main St Raglan TWO available Ph 021 363465 or admin@shorelinenet.nz

TEMPORARY ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE, $90 + bills p/w. Close to town, easy-going flatmates. Ph Danny 022 381 1831 Garage Sales

SATURDAY 10TH NOV @ 9 James Street Raglan, 8.30am to 1pm.

Wanted

WORK WANTED FEMALE willing to work, all things considered ph Robyn 825 8845

PROFESSIONAL COUPLE LOOKING for a house cleaner, Services Offered one day a week. Ph HOUSE SITTER 8258620.

FISHER & PAYKEL A V A I L A B L E WANTED: MATHS Christmas TUTOR pre NCEA ORGANIC SHEEP FRIDGE med/large for Holidays. exams, MANURE, $10 good good condition goes School geometry. adult Please call 027-287sized bag, ph 825 great $275 ph 825 Responsible with references ph. 2365 0522 or ph/text 022 8419.

0272568855.

609 0052.

CLEANER WANTED once a fortnight. Call after 7pm (07) 825 0422.

BLOKES WE NEED YOUR BOATS… For ladies. Gals ‘n’ Gurnard Tournament.

Details on the Raglan Club Inc Website.

S.P.C.A. ANNUAL A P P E A L COLLECTORS wanted. Not door to door. 5-11 November, ph Mike 825 6769.

Public Notices TRUST WAIKATO RAGLAN SURF LIFESAVING CLUB: JUNIOR SURF OPEN DAY. Registrations Sunday 11th Nov 10am to 12pm @ Surf Club, Wainui Rd. More info contact Debbie Phillips-Morgan 0274942969 or Anne Snowden 021 233 7545. Runs from Nov to Feb 2013.

TRUST WAIKATO RAGLAN SURF LIFESAVING CLUB are looking to fill the following executive board positions: Convenor: Planning/ Admin/Finance and Convenor: Property.

For info contact Andrew Withers on 027 257 7741 or (07) 824 7738, email: president@ raglansurflifesaving RAGLAN JUNIOR .org.nz RUGBY CLUB AGM Death Notice Monday 12th Nov 7.00pm @ Raglan BOB AND THE Rugby Club. ALL KEREOPA WHANAU WELCOME. Any would like to sincerely Expressions of thank everyone who Interest for 2013. helped during the sad Coaches to be made passing of a loved prior or at AGM. partner and sister.

Contact Jolene To the whanau who 8258023 tirelessly worked at the Marae our RAGLAN SENIOR heartfelt thanks.

A CITIZENS. Next very special thank you meeting Thurs 8th November at 11am. to the Management There is a trip to The and staff of Inland Creature workshop, revenue, Te Rapa 251a Cogswell Branch. Our heartfelt Rd. Members are thanks to you all requested to be at for the support you the fire station car gave Jose, Bob and park where a bus her whanau during illness, the will be available for her gifts and koha she transport.

Lunch will be available as received was greatly usual. Please ring appreciated she just Myrna at 825 8382 shook her head sadly to confirm if coming and said look at this, for transport and amazing, something we will never forget catering. and will be eternally grateful, thank you.

To our Whanau, tena Read the Chronicle koutou, tena koutou, online at... tena koutou katoa, we will be eternally grateful. Bob and the Kereopa whanau.

Public Notices TO THE PERSON(S) WHO STOLE the battery from my broken down car on the divvy the other week I would like it back please. Old silver Toyota Camry.

A new engine was costly enough without the added battery.

Do the decent thing.”

Airton 0273164671

To Let

Public Notices Paritata B1 Trust Annual General Meeting of Owners Ngaruawahia Anglican Hall Jesmond Street 10.00am Saturday, 17 November 2012 Agenda Welcome/karakia Whakamaumahara Apologies Confirm proxies Confirm 2011 AGM minutes Appointment of auditor Chairman’s report Financial report General Business Contact Secretary 46 Paki Street Huntly 3700 Ph. 027 246 2879

LOOKING FOR A BIKE FOR XMAS?

Check out our local bike shop before buying in Hamilton.

If we can’t beat it, we’ll match it.

Great service Affordable repairs Lay-by available Bike2bay 825 0309 24b, Stewart Street

HOME-BASED CASH INCOME! Opportunities for Raglan walkers to get fit and earn extra $$$. Secure your local area now for our busy Christmas period.

Car, phone and internet required.

Ph/txt 021 122 1686 or 856 5281 or apply NOW at: www. homecaredirect. co.nz

To Let

OFFICE SPACE Tenancy available upstairs at 1 Wainui Road, Raglan (previously the ASR Limited offices) with a combined administration, kitchen and toilet facility area of 260m2.

All enquiries to: Dawn Brock Wainui Road Tenancy P O Box 132 Hamilton, 3240 Ph: 07 834 3311 Email dawn.brock@jonwebb.co.nz

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Raglan Real Estate Ltd Licenced (REAA 2008)

AUCTION 9th November Bow St, St,Raglan Raglan AUCTION--Friday Fri 9th November 2012- -6pm 6pmRay RayWhite White Office, Office, 21 Bow Enter the Auction property address in either YouTube or Google for video.

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CHARACTER CHARMER 3 bedroom character 1950’s bach with single garage. This property is elevated, North facing and situated on a flat 809m2 section. Ideal for future development.

The water, shop and town are just a short walk away. Bring the kayaks, kids and Christmas could be yours at the beach.

ID#RAG21211

OPEN HOME Saturday 12pm 23 Opotoru Rd

A FINE STARTER

Entry level opportunity!! This original 1940’s weatherboard home occupying a 423sqm free hold site with preferred northern aspect, elevated site, bathed in sunshine and views out to Mt Karioi.

Character home, 2 bedrooms, spacious kitchen/dining, separate cosy lounge, and wooden floors throughout. There is a large

entertaining deck at the front, lots of off street parking and to the rear of the property is a 2 level grassed back yard. So conveniently located, sitting proudly amongst quality homes and just a short walk to the wharf, parks, beach and town.

ID#RAG21238

OPEN HOME Saturday 2pm 22 Government Rd

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MAKE THIS YOUR WATERFRONT RETREAT

A rare chance to own one of Raglan’s most unique properties for sale after 18 years. The well-established section has huge Pohutukawa trees beside the house, and native bush on .3667 ha. The buildings include a 3-bedroom rustic character home with polished timber floors. Facing north east, the house enjoys stunning views of romantic Moonlight Bay.

A basement room provides an ideal play room or storage, or set up your gym here and enjoy the water views as you treadmill. The separate self-contained unit is ideal for extra family, as an office, an artist’s studio, or possibly rental accommodation.

OPEN HOME

ID#RAG21208

Sat & Sun 1pm 106b Greenslade Rd

SOMETHING VERY SPECIAL $599,000

This property has park like grounds of 1.5800 hectares, beautifully landscaped with fruit trees, veggie gardens and chicken pen. At the bottom of the garden is a stream with a waterfall and two swimming holes ready for the children to play this summer. 3

RUN FREE $489,000

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This near new home has it all. 3 double bedrooms plus office, large double garage with internal access.

Some water views, stunning kitchen with scullery. Large open plan lounge flowing onto sun drenched decking. The grounds have been landscaped and manicured to an easy care tapestry to just enjoy now. Great location, walk to Cox and Lorenzen Bay. If quality is what you are after we’ve found it!!!

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SUPERB PROPERTY, SUPERB VIEWS $690,000 modern, north facing 4 bedroom home, 2 bathrooms with carport and separate garage.

ID#RAG21255

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If you are looking for a rural lifestyle with the convenience of the town just a few minutes drive away this property is a must view. Lovely modern family home situated on 6385m2 (1.6 acres). 3 double bedrooms, master with new ensuite and walk-in wardrobe, the bonus of a large downstairs room that has a multitude of uses including being a 4th bedroom, teenage retreat or second living. North facing and taking in the most amazing panoramic views of Raglan’s harbour, bar and rural landscape. Outdoor fireplace and BBQ, veggie gardens already well established and an orchard of fruit trees.

3 car garaging, workshop and 2 loft rooms above the garage and standalone shed.

ID#RAG21279

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

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Sunday 2pm 5a Waikowhai Rd

RIGHT ON THE RURAL GREENBELT $785,000

Down the road and into the water……

Walk to the beach, dairy, school, town. A fantastic opportunity – bring the family!

Sunday 1pm 126 Otonga Valley Rd

ID#RAG21262

QUALITY IS THE ONLY WORD!!! $525,000

Half way between Hamilton & Raglan this private property offers you 8000m2 lifestyle living with room for all your family and much more. A spacious 3 brm brick home, large garaging and sleep-out, small barn/tack room and other minor buildings suitable for chooks and other live-stock. Well fenced & bordered on two sides by a small stream, this country property is a must to view.

Large rumpus room, separate dining, lounge and family room.

Room for the boat on 809m2 section.

double bedrooms, office, open plan living with a large entertaining deck. Large double garage with loft above. This is a property that you really must view to appreciate all it has to offer.

OPEN HOME