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RAGLAN Chronicle 1 Proud sponsor of Raglan Rugby TRUCK & VAN DELIVERIES Local Business supporting Local Business Serving Raglan District Since 1996 billy stairmand wins p3 sport fishing p8 Whaingaroa news for you weekly 26 th January 2012 - Issue #278 Proudly brought to you by Raglan CHRONICLE what’s on p11 Raglan Real Estate Ltd Licenced (REAA 2008) CEDAR COTTAGE - 7 Tidd Drive 2 bedrooms plus single garage. Quiet, idyllic, cul-de-sac location. Just a few minutes walk to town. Prior Auction offers considered. Call the Team to view this delightful home at any time. ID#RAG20996 OPEN HOME - Sat & Sun 11am AUCTION 5pm Saturday 11 th Feb, onsite. For further info Ph 825 8669

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Page 1: Raglan Chronicle

RAGLAN Chronicle 1

Proud sponsor of Raglan Rugby

TRUCK & VAN DELIVERIES

Local Business supporting Local Business

Serving Raglan District Since 1996

billy stairmand wins p3 sport fishing p8

Whaingaroa news for you weekly

26th January 2012 - Issue #278Proudly brought to you by

Raglan CHRONICLE

what’s on p11

Raglan Real Estate Ltd Licenced (REAA 2008)

CEDAR COTTAGE - 7 Tidd Drive

2 bedrooms plus single garage.Quiet, idyllic, cul-de-sac location.Just a few minutes walk to town.Prior Auction offers considered.Call the Team to view this delightful home at any time.ID#RAG20996

OPEN HOME - Sat & Sun 11am

AUCTION – 5pm Saturday 11th Feb, onsite. For further info Ph 825 8669

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dining guide

Contact: Administrator Jan Mitchell ph 825 5122

Raglan Ink Ltd home of the Raglan ChronicleOffice Open Mon - Fri 9.00am - 4.00pm, Wainui Rd, Raglan

Ph: (07) 825-7076 Fax: (07) 825-7078 Post: P.O. Box 234, Raglan Email: [email protected]

Advertising & Articles The advertising and editorial content deadline will be Monday at 12pm week of issue.DISCLAIMER

Opinions and views expressed in the Raglan Chronicle do not necessarily represent those held by the Editors or Publishers. Every care will be taken in the preparation and placement of submitted material but the Editors/Publishers shall not be liable for errors or omissions or subsequent effects due to the same. It is the submitters responsibility to ensure material is not libelous or defamatory. The Editors/Publishers reserve the right to abridge, alter or decline any material submitted to the Raglan Chronicle to meet the constraints of space and/or maintain a reasonable standard of language and decorum.

CoverWally Hawkin from Raglan Volunteer Coastguard receives the annual charity auction

cheque from Kopua Holiday Park’s Rob & Mary Clark. Image: Maki Nishiyama

Aloha Market Place - Sushi Takeaway. 5 Bow Street..................................................... 825 7440

Burgershack. Takeaway. 35a Bow Street.................................................................... 825 8439

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

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

Namaste Kitchen. Eat in or takeaway. 31 Bow Street....................................................825 0300

Nannie’s Takeaways. 35 Bow Street............................................................................ 825 8842

Raglan West Store. Takeaways.45 Wainui Rd...............................................................825 8293

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

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

Zaragoza . Restaurant. Cafe. Dine in & Takeaway. 23 Bow St.......................................825 0205

Should you wish to aquire any images from this week’s Chronicle - please contact us on 825 7076

or email your request to [email protected]

RAGLAN TRUSTHOSPITAL

27 - 29 Manukau Road Ph. 07 825 8306 Fax: 07 825 8855 Email: [email protected]

Caring for the ones you love

1st, 3rd and 5th Saturdays in Raglan2nd and 4th Saturdays in Te Mata

Further information: Raglan 825 8135Parish Priest Fr Anselm Aherne: Frankton 847 56 88

Mass from Christmas till the end of January will be in the Raglan church

on Saturday evenings at 5 pm.

Further information: Phone 825 0550

Fr Anselm Aherne: Frankton 847 5688

SUNDAY SERVICES10am Raglan Area School

7pm Te Uku Church

Pastor Roger Peartph 07 825 5199

www.surfside.co.nz

Raglan Volunteer Coastguard “wouldn’t survive” without support from the community, says president Wally Hawken, who was delighted last week to receive a cheque for more than $4000 from an annual charity auction held early this month by the main local campground.

“We want to express our sincere appreciation to Kopua Holiday Park

management for its effort,” he told the Chronicle. “Also for the support from all

over the Raglan community – we literally wouldn’t survive without it.”

The extra funds will go into the organisation’s operational account to keep

resources going, added Wally, mindful the 11-metre twin hull Coastguard boat

and jetski together use well over $1000 in fuel each month.

There are also other ongoing costs, he adds, which are financed too through

donations and local fundraising.

Holiday park assistant manager Jo Hamblyn says the auction is a “feel-good”

event which this year saw a massive crowd bid generously for everything from

campground t-shirts at $75 to nine unframed prints donated by Raglan West artist

Jane Galloway, which fetched a “whopping” $1000 in total.

A Piwiwiwi campervan four-day rental went for $400 and an outsized twin

meat pack from the local butchery was sold for more than $200.

Sunset cruises and surf lessons were also up for grabs.

Not one of the town’s business-owners from the previous year’s list hesitated

when asked to contribute goods or services to the charity auction, Jo says. “And

there were lots of new ones (contributors).”

Raglan Real Estate’s Julie and Dave Hanna played auctioneers at the

campground for the evening, and considering bidders came mostly from the

camp’s 1000 holidaymakers on site it was an “awesome” effort, said Jo.

Edith Symes

Campers help keep Coastguard afloat

Coastguard at a glance• Coastguard Raglan is not only a registered charity but also a community-

based volunteer organisation. It is affiliated to Coastguard Northern Region

and administered by Coastguard NZ.

• The region – made up of 25 separate operational coastguard units – last

year volunteered 151,000 man hours, responding to 145,000 radio calls and

assisted in the rescue of 5000 lives at sea.

The Raglan unit is linked to and supported by Police Search and Rescue

North Communications Auckland, Waikato Regional Police Search

and Rescue, Waikato Air Ambulance, Auckland Air Patrol and Rescue

Coordination Centre NZ.

*Total significant wave height and *Tide times for Raglan Bar

Forecast generated on Wednesday 25 January

Raglan Weather & TidesCheck www.weathermap.co.nz for latest forecasts

WeatherMapForecasts

Summary Maxtemp Wind Waves* Tides* Sun/Moon

(C) (km/hr) (m) (High/Low) (Rise/Set)

Fri Rain 20NW 35 amSW 35 pm 2.3

H 12:50 amL 07:00 amH 01:10 pmL 07:30 pm

R 06:31 amS 08:34 pm

SatSunny andclear skies 20

SE 10 amSW 25 pm 1.9

H 01:30 amL 07:40 amH 01:50 pmL 08:10 pm

R 06:32 amS 08:34 pm

SunSunny withsome cloud 21

SW 20 amSW 25 pm 1.5

H 02:10 amL 08:20 amH 02:30 pmL 08:50 pm

R 06:33 amS 08:33 pm

Mon

Mainly finewithpossibleshowers

25NE 15 amNW 15 pm 1.5

H 02:50 amL 09:00 amH 03:10 pmL 09:30 pm

R 06:34 amS 08:32 pm

TueSunny withsome cloud 25

NE 20 amNW 20 pm 1.4

H 03:40 amL 09:50 amH 04:00 pmL 10:20 pm

R 06:35 amS 08:31 pm

Wed

Showerswith clearspells

17W 10 amW 10 pm 1.4

H 04:40 amL 10:50 amH 04:50 pmL 11:20 pm

R 06:37 amS 08:30 pm

ThuSunny withsome cloud 24

E 5 amE 5 pm 1.7

H 05:40 amL 11:50 amH 06:00 pm

R 06:38 amS 08:30 pm

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Phone: 825 8288

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Poihakena Marae is set to host its second whanau ora or family day early next month along with the official opening of a holistic health centre dedicated to the memory of longtime Raglan GP Tom Ellison.

The new Te Kohao Health Whaanau Ora Centre will initially open on site with a GP and nurse service two days per week, says local spokesperson Tui Kaa, offering a free service to those under 19 or 60 and over.

It will also offer a range of free weekly specialist services from diabetic and cardiac or stroke rehabilitation to social workers, parenting and breast feeding support and home-based

support services, all on a rotating roster.The idea is to “grow” a client base until

the health centre opens fulltime, says Tui. And it’s a marae-based service for the whole community, not just for Maori, she adds.

Meantime at the February 10 whanau ora day – a follow-up to one last June – organisers hope to attract a wide cross-section of the Raglan community for free health checks and information from health, housing and education providers, both local and Hamilton-based.

Kids too will be catered for on the day with face painting and a bouncy castle among the activities. Edith Symes

Local surfer Billy Stairmand battled to his second national surfing title after a near flawless performance in the final of the Open Men’s Division at the 2012 Hyundai National Surfing Championships held at Piha Beach this past weekend.

The young 22 year old is ranked 79th in the world and is New Zealand’s third highest ranked surfer on the international circuit. Billy starts 2012 on another high after beating 11-time world champion Kelly Slater in 2011.

Billy notched up several excellent scores in quick succession in the final, his two highest, 8.90 and 8.20 point rides, using his impeccable backhand surfing on the lefthanders of Piha Bar.

“It’s a good to start to the year winning a national title, I’m going overseas soon so it’s good for my confidence and everything like that but yeah, at the moment, a national title, I can’t believe it” said Billy.

“Every heat is hard, I just wanted to catch the best waves out there, I saw some on the bar and wanted to get them and it paid off.”

It was a big decision for Billy to surf up the beach. He and fellow finalist Chris Malone (Gis) were the first surfers of the day to do so. However, with the outgoing tide and building swell, the strategy paid off handsomely.

“I was going wave for wave with Chris and I knew Timmy was down the beach but I was feeling confident after the first wave and yeah it all just happened.”

35 year old Chris Malone (Gis) finished runner up in the final scoring 9.5 out of 20 points requiring a combination of waves to challenge

Billy for the win.Despite the distance between himself and

Billy he was still stoked to make the final. “It shows me that I have still got it and still can do it” said a more than happy Chris.

Mount Maunganui surfer Tim O’Connor who is currently based in Raglan placed third in the final. He surfed the whole 25 minutes on his own at the north end of the beach where every other surfer had competed during the day but the waves simply did not cooperate.

Over in other divisions, Poulter brothers, Ben and Sam, took the top two spots in the U18 Longboard final. It was older brother Ben who claimed the title, the two brothers defeating local Piha surfers Tane Wallis and Tunui Wano during the final heats.

Older sister Alexis Poulter also did well in the Women’s longboard division placing second ahead of past favourites Mischa Davis (3rd) and Belinda Goodwin (4th).

All-round waterman Daniel Kereopa just missed out on a Stand-Up Paddleboard national title, placing second behind Shayne Baxter of Christchurch.

Raglan also had strong representation in the older divisions with Geoff Hutchison taking out the Grand Masters title (Over 45s), Jeremy Hughes coming second in the Legends (Over 50s) and Deane Hishon coming third in the Veterans (Over 40s).

The next event on the Hyundai Surf Tour 2012 will be held at Sandy Bay from the 3rd to 6th of February. Surfing NZ

Stairmand storms to second title

2012 Hyundai National Surfing Champion Billy Stairmand throwing the tail during the final of the Open Men’s Division. image PhotoCPL

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Fun and fundraising will go hand in hand at the Old

School Arts Centre when the ever-growing group of

people who use the Clay Shed pottery invites the

community to ‘have a look’ and ‘have a go’.

The aim is to raise funds to ugrade the large kiln which is available to all who work with clay but don’t have their own fully equipped studios. The biggest user group are the many children who flock to the after-school clay classes at the Old School, and who have produced some amazing work over the past two years. Now a growing number of adults are coming in to use the kiln and other equipment available in the Clay Shed for a very modest fee

While the present kiln is still functional, its life is limited, and working with clay is one activity that literally turns to dust if the clay is not fired, sometimes several times before a piece is completed and decorated. We need to raise several thousand dollars to purchase a kiln that will meet present and future demand.

The fiesta, on the weekend of 18-19 February will include a gallery exhibition of work by local potters, some demonstrations, and an opportunity to “have a go”, decorating hand-made tiles for an installation in the grounds of the Old School. Exhibition pieces will all be for sale, there will be a market stall of smaller items, raffles, and a café-style refreshment bar. The exhibition will continue in the gallery during the week after the fiesta itself, and the tile making for the installation is set to go on for several months, and will include schools and other groups.

So mark the Clay Fiesta on your calendars and look out for more details over the next 3 weeks. If you would like to help in some way, contact Susanne 825 8800, Jodi 825 7319, Judith 825 0550 or the Old School 825 0023.Judith Collins

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Raglan artists putting the finishing touches to

preparations for the Open Studio Weekend

starting Saturday have their fingers crossed

for an “avalanche” of visitors and buyers

this time, thanks to better advertising and

signage than for last summer’s successful

inaugural event.

Art trail administrator Jacqueline Anderson says a significant sum’s been poured into advertising nationwide, with 7000 brochures also directing art buffs to 38 studios from Waitetuna to Whale Bay, and it’s now over to the artists themselves to “take ownership” and help turn the town into an art destination.

It would be a major coup, she told the Chronicle at a pre-launch art trail get-together at the Old School, to see the Open Studio Weekend grow to become an iconic annual event like Waiheke Island’s wine festival.

“It’s about bringing all the artists together for the benefit of Raglan,” she said.

Held over Auckland Anniversary Weekend both this year and last, the three-day event also just happens to coincide with an annual fishing contest at Manu Bay organised by Raglan Sport Fishing Club.

“Perhaps the guys can go fishing while the girls look at art,” suggested Jacqueline.

If there was any spinoff it wouldn’t be the first time the arts trail has gained leverage off a sporting event, though last time it was a massive international one – September’s Rugby World Cup, when a lower budget open studio weekend was organised to lure here some of the hordes of cup fans in Hamilton for the All Blacks vs Japan match.

Meantime several local artists visited nine fellow artists’ studios in a three-hour recce last Saturday to familiarise themselves with the variety of art and craft on offer, which includes everything from pottery, painting and photography to textiles, bone carving and jewellery-making.

While the aim of the exercise was to ensure artists could talk knowledgeably to visitors about

the sort of art on show at other studios, they also found it a privilege to visit others’ workspaces.

Whale Bay painter Miranda Jane Caird, who works in isolation, saw the Open Studio Weekend as a great way of “connecting” with Raglan’s arts community, and particularly enjoyed that aspect last January.

Jewellery-maker Sarah Steed said the weekend was a very good opportunity to get people to take your business card and follow up, while potter Clare Wimmer welcomed what she described as the “amazing” exposure. As a direct result of last summer’s weekend her work was publicised on the CleverBastards website.

Photographer Stuart Mackenzie – who works from home in Raglan West with partner Jane Galloway and her son Julian Godfrey, both painters – agreed the exposure was great but also found it a little scary contemplating the possible avalanche of art buffs this time around after the trio still saw more than 200 through their doors the same weekend last year.

The Old School Arts Centre attracted 200 to 300 visitors on each of the three days of last summer’s Open Studio Weekend. Several artists will again be at work within the Stewart Street building this coming weekend.

As in 2011, artists will keep a tally of visitors to their studios so the Raglan Community Arts Council which runs the event can report back to funders – among them Creative Communities NZ, the Waikato District Council and major sponsor the Raglan Land Company.

The event has been advertised this time around in national magazines Life & Leisure, Artzone and Artists Alliance. Turquoise and pink flags and posters will also be placed outside every participating studio and gallery.

Arts council chair Roger Gallagher has stressed to artists the importance of signage. “Make it easy (for visitors) to find your front door.” Edith Symes

Trails of visitors eyed as artists open up studios

Clay Fiesta at the Old School

Celebrate Waitangi Weekend in

style by attending “Boardies and

Bikinis’ - a two day music event

at the beautiful Ruapuke Beach

Motor Camp, 20 minutes west of

Raglan.

‘Boardies and Bikinis’ is a safe family festival that attracts a number of quality home grown and international acts.

The festival is a BYO (food and drinks) with the use of full camping facilities. This year to maximize space campers will be required to drop off their gear and park up at the top of the site - only 5 min’s walk down to the camp ground. Camping with your vehicle will be also available up the top of the site.

Boardies & Bikinis operates a zero waste policy. Everything is recycled -nothing goes to waste.

This year glass will be banned from the party areas so festival goers are encouraged to bring drinks that are not in glass bottles and plastic containers that can be used to drink out of.

There is extra security this year to secure the site from petty thieves and

fence jumpers who will be dealt with by the police.

Cash only at the camp site, as there are no eftpos or credit facilities.

Pre sale ticket’s are $80.00 or $120.00 on the gate (includes camping fees).Tickets can be purchased from GAG Surf Shop, Raglan Video Store, Te Uku Roast Office, www.iticketexpresss.co.nz, eventfinder.co.nz . Ticket numbers are strictly limited each year and are expected to sell out - so don’t miss out. Children under 12 are free. Under 16, half price (id required).This years line up includes:

Dj combo Antix (Auck), Dj legend Soane (Auck), Earl Gateshead from (London) , And Irish solo Artist The Bull Munro.As well as local bands, Polar Bear, Ashley Knox, NRG Rising, The Spiritz, Marten Ten Broek, little lapin, Tui Sound System, Karin Bettley, Zion Hill, AUM, AK Samba, Karma EclectiKa, Dj Hybrid, Order 3, Chameleon, Dj Chimpster, Dj Frano, Dj lezzzal,Dj Dazz,Dj Hard style, Jamin-I - DubSonic, Dj Strange Attractor, Dj Demon, Dj BeatJoiner, A special guest appearance - Fanga (Heavy Lounge Suite)

Local festival setup

for revellers

Typical water use at home is about 25% in the bathroom, 25% in the kitchen and laundry, 30% for toilet flushing, and 20% outdoors – so there are water-saving opportunities everywhere!

Water Tip #6

Prepare for water meters! Come into WEC for advice, tips and technology for water conservation. Save money and time!

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RAGLAN Chronicle 5

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Last Wednesday and Thursday saw local boats out 60m west at the ‘Trench’ successfully catch four marlin. Boats Paraphernalia, Flying Dutchman and Attitude (2) were the successful vessels.

It was January 1989 that angler Malcolm Cowie out of Manu Bay, in a small open tinnie, caught a marlin that really got the Raglan Billfish Game fishing seasons going.

Raglan Sports Fishing Club has recorded a number of great catches, fishes tagged and released since then.

It is darkest Africa off our coast each season, we are still learning what is out there,

like the last few season with good recorded catches of mahimahi. All species of tuna of good size are caught too.

Raglan has no depth off the coast where these fish are caught - we are not in the Waihau Bay league where there is a huge drop off close in shore. Many of our fish are taking lures in just 40 metres of water.

The Hubert Billfish Tournament has been running for several seasons now. Supporting sponsors are the Raglan Sports Fishing Club and Top Catch Tackle and Bait Shop in Hamilton.

It was upon the death of their father that Barbara and Graham Hubert’s family decided

to provide a Fishing Club trophy and money to promote sport fishing out of Raglan.

The Hubert competition runs for each years fishing season. It has been very successful - getting more game boats out on the water each year. This year the prize is $3000 cash, plus fishing tackle to the value of $1000 from Top Catch.

The Tournament is run under IGFA rules and further details are available from the Raglan Sports Fishing Club.

CURRENT LOCAL AREA FISHING REPORT:

Snapper, kahawai and gurnard are still being caught in good numbers along our coastline at the 40m mark. Not a lot of size in the snapper, all 2/3kgs. Certainly there is plenty of good size kahawai. Water temperatures are 20 degrees. Tuna, now at 60m plus, and they along with the billfish will be working closer to our shores over the next few weeks. Crayfish abound along the shores at the back of the mountain and out on Jacksons and Aotea reefs. Flounder are still up the harbour, try some of the secluded Bays like Kirks Bay at the entrance of the Narrows.

Kayaker’s have reported seeing big kingies (they think) chasing fish just in the last two hours of daylight in the bays opposite the town. I am not surprised to hear this as we had one last week down in Lorenzen Bay.

Remember Sunday the 29th January is the Manu Bay fishing day and in February the 19th to the 26th is the Rollo’s Mixed Classic - both run by the Raglan Sports Fishing Club.Again play it safe and get out on that water.The Raglan Wharf Seagull.

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Having the right touch combined with commitment to the game – with training three times a week in Hamilton – has paid off for two Raglan teens who have been selected to compete at the NZ Junior Touch Nationals in Nelson in March.

It’s Jo Meek’s fourth rep year for Waikato and Aragorn Paekau-Heke’s first, and while the boys have played regionally it’s the national challenge that’s got them really excited.

Aragorn, who’s also played Waikato rep rugby league, reckons he loves “everything” about touch and Jo particularly likes being part of its six-player sides which, he says, give greater scope for moves than the rugby he’s played previously.

Both 14-year-olds say they got hooked on the sport back at Raglan Area School before moving on to secondary schools in Hamilton.

They are now part of the recently selected 16-strong Waikato U15

Boys Touch team, coached by Gavin Downes whose Waikato team last year placed third at the nationals. Three boys from that team were also chosen to represent NZ in the latest Youth Development Tour held in Australia.

Sporting glory however comes at a price, with players now needing to raise $1400 each to help cover the cost of the three-day comp in mid-March.

The Raglan pair – both guitarists – plan to busk downtown, and to get into the new “scratchy” fundraising craze from America which has people donating amounts from 50c to $3 through a special Scratch & Help booklet.

Jo’s and Aragorn’s families are right behind the boys’ fundraising efforts and are hoping too to attract team sponsorship, possibly through local businesses and on a wider scale by advertising through Radio Tainui.

*For sponsorship deals contact Shelley Meek on 825 7256

Sometimes referred to as Raglan’s Waiheke Island, looking across the harbour towards Raglan from the other side, sheds light on a completely different perspective on our community.

While the coast and land has a significant amount of history associated with it, the area has been developed over the last hundred years or so. Ray White Raglan has recently brought some of the properties around Te Akau Wharf Road on to the market.

The road itself was built ‘about a century ago’ according to local history man John Lawson when there were still kiwi and kaka seen to be roaming around in the bushy coastal area.

Te Akau, more affectionately referred to as

the ‘other side’ of the harbour, has previously been Te Akau Station during the 1900’s, housing many blocks of farms that spanned right up to Port Waikato.

Looking across now, you may be able to spot ‘Juniper Whispers Seaside Estate,’ a pale blue building nestled above the pancake rocks, the ancient limestone coast that borders the inner harbor.

Featuring modern amenities and a beautifully landscaped outdoor area, it could be said that this home designed by James Corn of JC Designs, is the best of both worlds. Sitting on a 6-acre site, this property features many of the bonuses of making the leap to the other side of the harbor.

Surrounded by native bush, peaceful and only a quick boat ride or paddle over to the

Raglan town centre, the properties that are being put on the market definitely offer a tranquil retreat from the busy crowds during summer.

You can see the residents that have already caught on with local business owners, parents and children alike seen making the commute over the strip of water from the ‘other

side’ on anything from kayaks or paddleboards to dinghy’s and yachts.

The skipper of the Harmony lll and owner of Raglan Harbour Cruises, Ian Hardy, can also be seen ferrying residents across from Te Akau, often mooring his boat near the wharf at the end of Bow Street.

Of the ferry that had previously run, John Lawson says that during the early 1900’s the local blacksmith’s daughter would sit at the workshop on Cliff Street waiting for a smoke signal that meant the ferry needed to go across to pick up residents.

While technology has advanced somewhat in a hundred years, you can enjoy the seclusion and simple life of yesteryear and still have modern necessities at your fingertips.

Ray White Raglan will be showcasing their Te Akau properties during an open day on Sunday the 5th of February (Waitangi Weekend). The day will see boat trips taking interested buyers over to the other side of the harbour to explore the Te Akau Wharf Road area.

With the area’s popularity on the rise, there are sure to be some rare and exquisite properties snapped up during this weekend. Ray White has organized everything you need for the day including transport and guides to the area - there will also be some Te Akau residents on hand to give you a taste of what Te Akau living is like.

Don’t miss out on an opportunity to explore the beautiful Te Akau limestone coast and get an exclusive look at some of the properties up for sale. For more information contact Ray White on 07 825 8669. Maki Nishiyama

Te Akau living: A view from the other side

Sports fishing lures anglers into the deep

Talented touch teens seek a hand to get to nationals

Looking towards Raglan from Te Akau Wharf

Te Akau is affectionately referred to as the ‘other side’

Tagged striped marlin caught by Aaron Scott on the vessel ‘Scotty’ - about to be released.

Manu Bay Contest 2011

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It’s wet it’s wild it’s fun

As part of Maui’s Dolphin Day, the Xtreme Recycled Raft Race is on again

Rafts must be made out of re-cycled materials and float. Re-member this is a raft race, we are looking for funky designs, fabu-lous costumes, poignant messages, something to catch the judges’ eye.

So with the summer holidays just around the corner, it’s time to get planning and building.

Heaps of prizes to be won ……Contact Lindsey for more informa-tion and to register825 6509 / 0277 151516 / [email protected] go to www.xtremewaste.org.nz

Enviro Matters ?!‐‐==‐!

fillingyouineachmonthwiththegreen‐goings‐on

Thank you to our EnviroMatters sponsors:

EnviroMatterswww.whaingaroa.org.nz (07) 825-0480 [email protected] January2012

Maui’s Dolphin Day

FREE

EVENT

Saturday March 10th @ Te Kopua DomainThis year we are bringing the day back to its roots and celebrating and raising awareness of our Maui’s Dolphin and its fragile marine environment.

θ Activities for all ages, music and more...θ Xtreme Waste’s recycled raft race @ high tide, high noonθ Local bands and DJ’sθ Presentations and stalls by marine enthusiasts and expertsθ Sneak preview of our Maui’s Dolphin sculpture for the new wharf

More details coming.. Watch this space

We are seeking contributors and sponsors! Would you like to have a stall? Sell food for a fundraiser? Donate prizes for competitions and giveaways? Volunteer? Please contact Bexie - [email protected]

Why are Maui’s Dolphins so special?

The world’s smallest dolphin, Maui’s are criti-

cally endangered with only about 100 dolphins

remaining… One human-related death would be

one too many. It is likely that the species would

not survive the loss. Why? Maui’s dolphins are

slow breeders, and breed just enough to replace

the number of dolphins that die naturally.

Maui’s dolphins live on the West Coast of the

North Island from Dargaville to New Plymouth

in shallow coastal waters where they are vulner-

able to fishing nets and boats. Maui’s also suffer from degradation of their habitat by pollution,

overfishing, climate change, and more.

Maui’s are only just over a meter long and have

a rounded dorsal fin (shaped like a Mickey Mouse ear!). They hang out in pods of one to

five. Most dolphins are seen by boaters and surfers. In the summer they come quite close to

shore. Keep your eye out for Maui’s Dolphins

when you’re on the water, you might be fortu-

nate enough to see one near Raglan!

If you see a Maui’s Dolphin, please report it to

WWF on 0800 4 MAUIS

If you see a stranded or dead Maui’s dolphin,

please report it right away to the Department of

Conservation - on 0800 DOC HOT (0800 362 468).

To report illegal set nets or other fisheries in-

fringements, call the Ministry of Fisheries on

0800 4 POACHER (0800 4 76224).

Veg of the Month:

Magenta Spreen

Also known as ‘Lambs

Quarters’ or Pink Goose-

foot, this spectacular leafy

plant, native to mountain-

ous areas of India, grows over a metre high and

produces a sparkling, bright pink powder on its

leaves. This powder can also be easily rubbed off

to make for fun garden games. It is a healthy and

vigorous grower and may also be a good compost

crop. The leaves are delicious raw or cooked

Seed Of The Month:

Purslane

Succulent, zesty tast-

ing leaves and drought

resistance make this an

attractive option for the

summer salad garden.

Sow seed every few weeks through summer for

continuous supply. Wild purslane (see pic) grows locally in sandy paddocks, in cracks in the pave-

ment and on driveways. Collect seed from wild

plants and scatter in your garden if you’d like to

have it show up every summer. Cultivated variety

available at seed bank

Thanks to our Maui’s Day sponsors: Sky City, Trust Waikato, ASR, WWF, and DOC

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this space could be yours

APPLIANCES

RAGLAN APPLIANCESERVICING

ph 021 0824 4012

Authorised Service Centre

Authorised Service Centre

ARBORIST

BUILDERS

• quality new homes

• alterations / fencing/ decks

• plan service available

20+ years building in

Raglan

PHONE MARK 0274 912 911 A/H 825 0069

ROB 027 550 6080 E [email protected]

for free quotes & quality workmanship

PH MARK 0274 912 911 A/H 825 0069PH ROB 027 550 6080 E [email protected]

DRAINAGE / EXCAVATION

CENTRAL DRAINAGE

RAGLAN EXCAVATIONSROB POOLTON LTD

RAGLAN EXCAVATIONS

EXCAVATOR & TRUCK HIRELOW LOADER TRANSPORTER AVAILABLE FULL RANGE OF EXCAVATION SERVICES

LANDSCAPINGSITE WORKS

FARM DRAINAGERETAINING WALLS

SUPPLIER OF PADDOCK ROCKS“Locally owned and operated”

PH: Rob - 07 825 6828 or 021 957 745or [email protected]

ELECTRICIANS/HEATING

ALL ELECTRICAL

Ph 0800 500 101Finance available (Q Card)

• General Electrical

• Air Conditioning & Heating

• Heat Pumps

• Home Entertainment

• Security Alarms

RAGLAN APPLIANCESERVICING

STENDY ELECTRICAL

021 40 44 50 - 07 825 0214fax: 07 825 0215 PO Box 79 Raglan

email: [email protected]

Authorised Service Centre

MINISKIPS

PLUMBING

PLUMBING &GAS SERVICES

Premier

DAMON CURSONS

Craftsman Plumber & Gasfitter. Reg. DrainlayerNew HousingAlterationsDrainlayingSolar InstallationsGas Appliance ServicingMaintenance

Phone: 07 825 5251Damon: 027 666 1318Matt: 027 493 9502

PO Box 15477,Dinsdale, Hamilon

PROPERTY MAINTENANCEAND IMPROVEMENTS

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

& IMPROVEMENTS

Cliff Hosking Mob: 027 631 8677

• Concreting/

Pathways etc

• Garden Fences

• Landscaping

• Garden Tidy Ups

• Gates

• Tree Work

Felling & Planting

• Decking

• Retaining Walls

• Painting

• General Repairs

ROOFING

NEW ROOFS RE ROOFSREPAIRS SPOUTING

Reliable quality serviceLocally owned and operated

PHONE ROSS 021 782 280 07 825 8678

TILING

ELECTRICIANS/HEATING

Registered ElectricianDomestic.CommercialRuralFrom small repairs to full installations

•••••

Mark Milner - 027sparky50277727595after hours 07 825 [email protected]

ENGINEERING

GIBSTOPPERS

Brett SoanesInterior Plasterer / Gib Stopper

021 821 197

ßßskim coating ßßcove ßßsquare stopßßrenovations or new homes

LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES

LAWNS / LANDSCAPING

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To LetFULLY FURNISHED with stunning bay outlooks & deck, incl. outdoor furniture and BBQ for alfresco dining. 2 Bdrm, carport. Suit single person wanting a 6 month lease at Beachcomer Cottage (Raglan By the Sea). $295 p/w avail April. Ph Shirley 07 825 7380.

Flatmate Wanted$130P/WK INC. POWER, phone, lawns, internet & some household expenses. Non-smoker wanted, walk to town, sea views. Ph 0272946949.

Wanted to Rent4 BEDROOM HOUSEwanted for an awesome family. Needing long term, no pets, just kids. Ph Dani and Dru 0220645793.2 YEAR MIN. LEASE. Single, mature, professional woman. After selling own home, needing rental until moving to Australia. Warm, private with reasonable rent. Ph 8255742.MIN. 3 BEDROOM water views, young prof. couple. Ph 021810949.

THURSDAYS @ THE RAGLAN CLUB. Euchre. All welcome. 6pm.THURS @ Raglan Community House 10 - 1pm CV Writing Assistance. FREE. All welcome. Appts required. Ph 825 8142.SAT 28 Jan @ Matapihi Art Gallery. Exhibition, WHY OH WAI by Regan Balzer. Opening night and meet the artist from 5.30pm to 7.30pm. Runs ‘til Feb 28.SAT 28 - MON 30 JAN Raglan Artists Open Studio Weekend. Info from the Old School Arts Centre.SUN 29 JAN Manu Bay Fishing Tournament.@ Manu Bay, Kopua and Wharf Ramps. Enter on day from 6am. $50 per boat.MON 30 JAN @ THE RAGLAN CLUB. 500 cards, 1pm.

TUESDAYS @ Raglan Club -- Texas Hold’em 6.30pm.WED 01 FEB RAGLAN RAMBLERS RuapukeBeach – 10km from the southern end of a beach frequented by seals and dotterels where the waves crash in – bring lunch. WED 01 FEB @ BLACKSAND CAFÉ. Knitting Circle from 9.30am. All welcome!WED 01 FEB @ Raglan Club, Fun Quiz 6:45pm.RAGLAN LIGHT EXERCISE GROUP. MeetsMon, Wed & Thurs 10-11am @ the Old Gospel Hall, Raglan West.MEDIC FIRST AID CLASSES. Workplace first aid. Ph 027 231 8805.

Do you want to work from home? Are you a parentwanting more social interaction for your preschooler?Do enjoy working with and along side children? Why

not become an educarer with Bizzy Buddyz Home Based Childcare.

We offer a competitive payment rate with an extensivetoy library, training provisions, medical insurance and on

going support.Please enquire now!

0800 084 314 or (07) 960 9040

Interested in becoming an Educarer for Bizzy Buddyz?

FRI 27 JAN @ YOT Club ANNA C O D D I N G T O N , Little Islands Tour, tickets $15 from undertheradar.co.nz, $20 otd.FRI 27 JAN @ Raglan Club JERRY LEE 7.30 ‘til late.SAT 28 JAN@ YOT Club THE HOLLOW GRINDERS & THE DRAB DOO RIFFS, 9pm , $10.

SUN 29 @ YOT ClubYard SUNDAY SESSIONS w Jamin-i & guests, 4pm - 9pm, Free Entry.SUN 29 JAN @ YOT Club. BATACUDA SOUND MACINE. Wor ld/Lat in/Funk. 9:30pm $20/$25 tickets at GAG Surf shop.

4-DRAWER FILING cabinet, excellent condition. No key-$40. DESK, small 90 x 50cm, 3 shelves. Excellent condition-$20. TUMBLE DRYER. F&P 405 autodryer deluxe, very good condition-$40. OUTDOOR TABLE 90 x 90 cm + 4 chairs with cushions. Good quality, European made-$100. Ph 078258794.1989 YAMAHA RAZZ scooter with helmet. Runs well, new rubber, new reg. $300 ph 0272026722.LOCAL REWAREWA HONEY. New season’s $12 per kg. Ph 8250086 or 0277676434.

For HireF L O O R S A N D I N G EQUIPMENT for hire. Ph Raglan Flooring 825 8777.BOUNCY CASTLE, Great entertainment for the kids, call Vicki 8257575.

Casual Work WantedORGANIC GARDENER,great rates, available Tues & Wed. Ph Tracy 8258993 or 0221251077.B O O K K E E P I N G SERVICES- Invoices, GST, EOM Statements, Phone Dee 8257313, 0226166724.

Situations VacantEXPERIENCED FISH FILLETOR required part time. Ph after 7pm on 07 870 5016.

SITUATIONS VACANTFollowing growing

demand we’d like to extend our service to provide dinner foods & 2

full time cooks are needed. The job includes, baking

and cooking Cambodian

foods. Please contact by phone or by person to

Blacksand Café. Ph 0210443608 or 07 8258588.

To Let

COMMERCIAL/ RETAILSHOP PREMISES

Raglan CBD, 84 SQM Formerly Raglan Info Center

Ph 021 363465 or [email protected]

Courses, classes & workshopsTHURS 8.00AM. TE UKU BEGINNERS YOGA CLASS @ the Te Uku Hall opposite the Te Uku 4-Square. All welcome.YOGA & MEDITATION forwell-being of body, mind and spirit. Summer Retreats and Classes at Parito Yoga Retreat, Ruapuke. Contact Atmavidya (Accredited and Affiliated Satyananda Yoga Teacher) [email protected]/8258993/www.parito.co.nz

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 0404www.whalebayfitness.com

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FlowersLilypot Florist* Fresh flowers* Send flowers* Potted plants

021 448 1042 Wallis Street

RAGLAN GYM MEMBERSHIP for sale. $13.50 per week. Runs till Oct 2012. No joining fee. Phone/text Jules 021 254 1600.1 QUEEN SIZE bed with spread, $250. 1 single bed with spread, $150. Ring 8258971.WRECKING a 1974 sports twin outboard 9 ½ hp. Evinrude please phone 855 0398 or 0273351519.

Ramli Necklaces & Guys Insight

40% OFF+ NEW SABRESunnies instore

Garage SaleSUNDAY 10AM, 42b Wallis Street. Lots of clothes, women’s size 8.

Public Notices

SENIOR CITIZENS ASSOCIATION. Our next meeting will be held on Thursday 2nd of February at 11am. Please note change of venue which will be at the Union Church Hall in Stewart St. Guest speaker will be Sandy Ormiston the Geographer. Warm welcome to members, non-members & visitors. Light lunch and raffle available.RAGLAN JR. RUGBY AGM on Tuesday, 7 February 6.30pm at the Rugby Clubrooms All welcome to attend.CAR POOL AVAILABLE Raglan 7am - T.A 5pm Mon to Fri. $5 each way/$10 return per day. Call or text Craig 027 364 0195.

Public Notices Public Notices

Opening for dinner service Friday 27th &

Saturday 28th of January.Tapas menu and

blackboard mains.

23 Bow Street, Raglan07 825 0205

For Sale

NEW YEAR!

CALL NOW

Tiger or Ray0800 668 833027 433 3338

or 07 823 6500

Raglan Area School

2012 term dates

Term one:28/01 - Official year begins31/01 - Teacher only day01/02 - Teacher only day02/02 - Years 0- 10 start

- Years 12/13 options03/02 - Year 11 options day06/02 - Waitangi Day07/02 - Powhiri05/04 - End term one (90 half days)Term two:23/04 - 29/06 (96 half days)Term three:16/07 - 28/09 (110 half days)Term four:15/10 - 13/12 (86 half days)14/12 - Teacher only day.

AucklandAnniversary and

Waitangi Day Rubbish and Recycling

Collections

Please note that there will be NO kerb side rubbish and recycling collection

on the Auckland Anniver-sary and Waitangi Day

Statutory holidays.

All kerb side collections will occur one day lateMondays collection will be on Tuesday

Tuesdays collection will be on Wednesday

The recycling and trans-fer station will be open

as usual.

Boardies & Bikinis 20124th & 5th February

Tractor FM fundraiser at beautiful Ruapuke Motor Camp.

2 day music event featuring the best of Raglan artists with special guests.

Tickets $80 Door sales $120. Head to tractorfm.com or eventfinder.

co.nz for more info.

Tractor FM presents...

WhakaaturangiKaitiaki Management Trust – Election of Trustees

On Saturday January 14, 2012, a hui a hapuu was held in Waikaretu to elect Ngati Tahinga and Tainui Aawhiro trustees to the Kaitiaki

Management Trust. Under resource consents granted for the Hauaauru Maa Raki (“HMR”) Wind Farm, Contact Energy Ltd is required to establish and fund a Kaitiaki Management Trust. The following persons (in alphabetical order) were confirmed by the hui as trustees:• Angeline Greensill• Blaine Hoete• Roland Paekau• Eru WhareIn addition, Contact is required to appoint 2 persons to join the Trustees-elect to form the Kaitiaki Management Trust. The following persons have been appointed by Contact Energy:• Simon Prince• Craig StephensonThe new Trustees will report back to hapu annually to provide updates on progress and outcomes achieved.

For information: Simon Bendall, (06) 834 4098 or email [email protected]