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RAGLAN Chronicle 1Ray White Office, 21 Bow St Raglan ph: 07 825 8669.
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21 Bow St, Raglan Phone: 07 825 8669 Fax: 07 825 7410 Website: www.rwraglan.co.nz Email: [email protected]
AUCTION Fri 3rd February 2012 - 6pm Ray White Office, 21 Bow St, Raglan
MAKE ME YOUR OWN – I’M RATHER SPECIAL!!Four double bedroom home on 625m²Two large living areas, 2 ½ bathroomsFantastic designer kitchen, entertainer’s oven Large family area flows out to sunny deck or alfresco dining Glorious Mtn views, magnificent sunsets & a glimpse of the harbour.Prior Auction offers considered.
ID#RAG20886OPEN HOME
Sunday 1pm1 Seabreeze Way
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY• 2 Storey House In 2 Legal Flats• 2 Brm Flat Upstairs / 3 Brm Flat Downstairs• Panoramic Harbour & Mountain Views• 2 Acre + Lifestyle Block – Prime Location• Single Garage & Storage Shed Prior Auction offers considered.
ID#RAG20952OPEN HOME
Saturday 12pm335 Wainui Road
OCEAN RETREAT BUSH BABYA slice of Raglan’s best real estate nestled into native bush surrounds near Whale Bay. Master bedroom has its own private decking and huge views. 2nd room/ storage/ laundry/ studio. Open plan living with cosy wood burner with wet back & sun drenched decking enjoying gorgeous ocean and bush views. Hide away, holiday ambiance. Situated on 1258m².ID#RAG20965
OPEN HOMESunday 1pm
150 Whaanga Road
TOP SHELF PROPERTY Fabulous family living / Easy care garden 3 dble brms + office, entertainers kitchenSun drenched open plan living & decksLarge paved entertainment area Double garaging with internal access Prior Auction offers considered
RAG#20923OPEN HOME
Saturday 1pm23a Violet Street
STEP INTO THE MARKET Stylishly redecorated this tidy little home has all you need. With two bedrooms inside the house and an additional room outside you will enjoy the open plan living and fully fenced section. Relax on the lovely decking while enjoying the easy care section.Ideal opportunity for you to enter the fast-growing market in Raglan!Prior Auction offers considered.ID#RAG20964
OPEN HOMESaturday 1pm6 Violet Street
SIZE IS NOT A PROBLEM 4 bedroom home with endless optionsWonderful family homeModern new kitchen Large double garaging and workshop Large shade houses with irrigation throughout 1212m² of landPrior Auction offers considered.ID#RAG20907 OPEN HOME
Saturday 2pm55 Government Road
WOODEN IT BE NICEThis 3 bedroom weatherboard home has many great features: Double garaging2 bedrooms with ensuite + family bathroomNative timber flooringPrivate off road locationJust a walk to the beach, on the bus route.Wonderful family home/ investment/ rental (Currently rented $300/wk)Prior Auction offers considered.
ID#RAG20963OPEN HOME
Saturday 1pm10 Violet Street
TOO GOOD TO MISS! • 2 homes on 1 freehold title2 houses, 2 incomes – 2 two bedroom housesIncome opportunity hereSuperbly located – sea views, easy walk to town and harbourIdeal accommodation investment – live in one, rent out the other!Prior Auction offers considered.
ID#RAG20933OPEN HOME
Sunday 2pm16 Stewart Street
NEW BEGINNINGSSolid brick 3 brm family home in rural setting Office & rumpus, single garage, internal accessPlumbed shed (potential ancillary unit), well planted garden3973m² fenced & ready for a new family Prior Auction offers considered.ID#RAG20938
OPEN HOMESaturday 11am
297 Te Papatapu Road
WATER & MOUNTAIN Located close to town & beach. This is a 2 bedroom immaculate home, fully lockable garage with power. Elevated and sunny, only minutes to the nearest beach & town centre. The house has polished timber flooring, is fully insulated, newly roofed, newly painted and has a newly decked spa pool area. The easy care, fully fenced section will make this home a pleasure to live in. Prior Auction offers considered.
ID#RAG20968OPEN HOME
Sunday 1pm19 Manukau Road
Phone now for an appointment to view 448 Wainui Road
RAGLAN RUSTIC REAL ESTATEBoard and batten rustic house plus a separate large barn with adjoining carport - ideal as a workshop/ studio.The main house has one large bedroom which could be converted into two; plus one single bedroom/ office area. Huge potential for improvement.7253m² sectionEstablished orchard and extensively planted.Listen to the sound of the surf - Very close access to beach and surf, only minutes to Raglan town.Prior Auction Offers considered. Phone now for an appointment to view.ID#RAG20984
AUCTION THIS SATURDAY!! 5 o’clock Saturday 21st January, Ray White Office. Be There!!!
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AFFORDABLE WITH PRIVACY $335,000•Positioned at the beginning of a peaceful no exit street •Central location to town with views to parks and sports field•Fantastic entry level home or investment property•This home’s potential will impressID#RAG2211 3 2 2
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To the Editor,I saw the WDC trying to mow the
grass in Otonga Valley Road, 29-10-14. I say trying because the residents of that road take some pride in its appearance.One family in particular will go the whole length of the road with their mower. Opposite my place the stream runs close to the road and the bank is eroding away so I planted some totara to help stabilise it...so the berm is mowed, the ground around the totara is sprayed to keep the weeds down, and everything is looking nice. That is until the Waikato District Council comes along with their mower and you guessed it - no more Totara. Why don’t I contact the WDC you might ask? Well for 15 months now I have been asking for some large holes to be filled in the berm -''just dump half
a truck of dirt and I will do the rest", I said. I have left message after message with Jarrod Hood and never once has he got back to me. I then went to the next man in line, Ken Gordon. Three weeks later I rang to check progress only to find that he has left. So hello Graham Mahy. I phoned Graham and he said that the job will be done tomorrow, (ever heard the expression tomorrow never comes). I’m still waiting. Across the road is a council reserve. I got in there and started to clean out the gorse, blackberry, etc. There are four heaps of rubbish waiting for the council to take away. Talk to the council? It’s like passing gas against thunder, they will be pleased to know that I am sick and tired of ringing them - I’ve done it 17 times so far.
Clive Hobson, Otonga Valley Road.
The Raglan Community Board has committed more than a third of its remaining $21,000 2014/15 discretionary fund to three community projects.
The board’s monthly meeting last week was attended by many supporters of the Raglan Community Arts Council, which received $3000 of the $5000 it applied for towards the upgrade of the theatre room at the Old School Arts Centre.
Volunteers who ran the movie nights at the centre believed the $15,959 upgrade of screen equipment and software was necessary to allow a greater range of movies to be screened there on a regular basis.
The first stage in mid-2015 would be to replace the theatre projector and install special software on the existing computer. This would be followed by a home theatre system and screen upgrade, then a secure storage console would be installed.
The Raglan and Returned Service Association (RSA) received $3000 of the $4825 it applied for towards the cost of new cabinets to house its memorabilia at its base at the Raglan Club.
Cabinets, which would cost $6325, would be crafted by a local trademan in donated rimu timber and glass to preserve the collection, which had been catalogued. The next stage was to build a large cabinets with pull-out drawers for further items in the collection.
The board also agreed to a $2179 grant to the Raglan Community House for a new community noticeboard outside the centre, which would be lockable, waterproof and made from non-breakable glass.
The centre said the 1.2 metre by 1.8 metre noticeboard would be used for posters that advertised community events and activities, and would be monitored by the Community House.
Rachel Benn
Community projects receive grants
The Raglan Community Board received 378 completed survey forms – representing 25 percent of Raglan households – for its community consultation asking locals to list their top five priorities.
The board planned to discuss the results in full at its December meeting, but preliminary results showed that the continued development of footpaths in Raglan was a priority for 237 locals.
Having a heated swimming pool was a priority for 185 people, and more central business area parking for 158 locals. A new footpath between Whale and Manu Bays was next (143), followed by increased bus services between Raglan and Hamilton (135). Rachel Benn
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Taking the lead from Christchurch and Auckland, Raglan now has its own container shop to bring
a new retail experience to shoppers over summer.
In collaboration with the Raglan Surf Emporium, Californian surf brand RVCA has set up a concept shopping space inside a 20-foot container in Volcom Lane.
It contained surf clothing and apparel and would feature various artists over the summer months that it was stationed there,
said emporium owner John Clapham.The emporium had already stocked
the RVCA brand, which came up with the container concept to give it a stronger presence in Raglan. It was a first for the company.
“It’s unreal that it [RVCA] started in Raglan,” he said.
“Raglan is a key surf spot and we get a lot of people through here from all over, so they obviously saw it as a great place to showcase their brand.”
Container-based ‘pop up’ shops were
now used in Christchurch following the 2011 earthquake, and were also seen in Auckland’s Britomart area in the central city.
Raglan’s RVCA container shop was launched a few weeks ago with an opening party attended by about 120 people, John said.
Other parties based at the RVCA container were planned over the coming months involving surf team riders and djs, which would tap into “that summer vibe”. Rachel Benn
New 'pop-up' shop outside the Raglan Surf Emporium, Volcom Lane. Image thanks to Rambo Estrada
Is there support for alternative education in Whaingaroa?Come along to the Old School Arts Centre to hear an inspiring presentation by international educator and presenter Alan Wagstaff.
Alan played a pivotal role in the foundation of the innovative Green School, Bali Indonesia and is the director and co-founder of RAW Education Ltd. He will give a brief introduction to Green School then present the student-centric schooling
model he calls ‘The Three Frame Day’. Old school Arts Centre, 6pm Tuesday
November 25th, $5. Followed by supper and informal exploration of the possibilities of alternative schooling options for the Raglan Community. Jodi Earwaker
A“really happy but shocked” Te Uku youngster has triumphed
with her pet romney over both a double dose of bad luck and more than 100 other entrants to take the champion lamb crown at the prestigious Waikato A & P Show held in Hamilton recently.
Ashley Bruce won the title – and the Athol McLachlan Cup – with the appropriately named King, a stud romney lamb ram her family got from Ruapuke farmer Caroline Swann.
But it was a rocky road to success at the show, a 122-year-old event that’s billed as the largest of its kind in the world.
“Ashley’s first lamb Tulip died, which was very sad, and we weren’t sure we could get another,” recounted Ashley’s mother Jenny. “Luckily Caroline had one, a twin whose mother didn’t want it.”
King however contracted coccidia, a bug in the grass which causes severe scours and frequently death in younger animals,
and had to be put on antibiotics on the very day Te Uku School held its annual calf club day.
At first Ashley was scared King was also going to die, then she feared she’d never get him ready in time for the Waikato A & P Show “especially with the ‘leading’ because he used to sit down like a duck and I’d have to pick him up to get him moving”.
But she and King took first place and champion ribbon in the ‘most obvious pet’ category, then defeated the champion pair in the ‘leading’ category in a rerun of the two events to decide who had champion lamb.
Competing for the cup Ashley thought she wasn’t going to do very well “because I was getting really nervous”. And after winning the title? “I was actually pretty surprised. I felt really happy but shocked.”
Jenny says King will now be a ram on their Te Uku farm, “then he might go back to where he came from and be shown as a stud ram at the A & P show”.
Edith Symes
Champion lamb win also a triumph over adversity
Ashley Bruce and her champion lamb - aptly named King.
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Ways to make Raglan youth feel more welcome and supported in the community were discussed at the
first Youth Action meeting last week.At the launch of the Give Youth A Chance
campaign, youth leaders and the faces of the campaign, Keni Paekau and Kaleb Kingi - both Year 13 Raglan Area School (RAS) students - were introduced to the community.
“I want youth to feel welcome, not feel left out, because this town is more for tourists than for us,” Kaleb said.
“We just want the youth to have a voice in Raglan because everybody blames everything bad on the youth,” Keni added.
The need to change people’s negativity towards Raglan’s young people was discussed by the 25-odd parents, community leaders and teachers who attended the meeting, along with adults’ responsibility to teenagers.
“There’s a lot of negative statements about Raglan youth on Facebook... but maybe we need to be more hopeful and be more positive,” said RAS teacher Sheridan Gray.
RAS deputy principal Bronwyn Haitana and “champion” of the youth campaign outlined how the Youth Action Committee, which would be led by Keni and Kaleb, had grown out of the successful Social Sector Trials.
The Social Sector Trials, in which the Ministries of Education, Health, Justice and Social Development and the New Zealand Police were working together, had led to a Waikato District Youth Action Plan.
A survey of Raglan youth had identified several issues of concern. These included a lack of people to turn to in times of crisis; a lack of employment opportunities; and a need for shops that catered for them (such as clothing and groceries) and their budgets.
Smoking and bullying was a concern for youth, as was drug and alcohol abuse, although this was not necessarily about their own abuse, but that of family and how it impacted on them.
After the need for a youth hub was also identified, a plan was hatched to trial a hub in a spare Raglan Coastguard shed. This would be overseen by the Youth Action Committee, which was currently seeking applications from “trusted” adults to work alongside Keni and Kaleb.
Chrissy Hodkinson, Raglan Community House coordinator, talked about the last youth centre, which had been based under the Community House. One person had ended up running it, unsupported and under-resourced. It had eventually closed because of this and some security issues.
Initiatives for youth did not often get “youth buy-in” so she was very hopeful about the latest plans for a youth hub: “It has to be driven by youth, for youth, or it will fall over,” Chrissy reiterated.
Bronwyn said she had looked at youth hubs around the county in her youth work for the New Zealand Police and found the recipe for success was taking small steps to ensure the hub was set up properly and making it youth-led.
Parent Rangi Purua said she was not worried about the youth who were hanging around on the streets: “My concern is the ones that we can’t see.”
Rangi, who had two teenagers, said her concern about the lack of things for youth to do in Raglan had led to her and some other parents starting up a free, informal youth group on Tuesdays at 5.30-7.30pm based at Te Kopua.
Only one had been held so far, but it had attracted about 25 teenagers to play some sport and have some kai afterwards in a fun, safe environment. “It’s not a want, it’s a need… it’s about always having options for them.”
Rangi added that donations of sausages, bread and fruit would be helpful for the group.
Local kaumatua Paddy Kaa said a lot of money had been poured into Raglan over the years for tourists but not for youth. The Government now had youth initiatives that were attracting increasing funding that could be tapped into, he said.
“I’d just like to see a goal [of the youth initiatives] that youth are happy around here,” said parent Aaron Moar. Rachel Benn
Big-wave chaser now
Raglan big-wave surfer Miles Ratima reckons establishing
a small business at the bottom of Bow Street is “the dream”.
Miles describes the new business as a “surf-skate shop - stocking local, handmade boards only”, as well as functioning as an “info center”, where it will be possible to book local gigs, outdoor activities, accomodation, massage, yoga and surf lessons.
Called Indi, after Raglan’s Indicators point break, his new shop occupies the premises vacated recently by the sushi bar. Miles remembers the spot as a surf shop “way back” but says the point of difference for his venture is that it will be specialising in Raglan-made products.
“Sick local boards that aren’t from China,” he elaborates. He wants “no corporate stuff” but rather “all the things we love in Raglan”.
There are products from other places, he admits, but essentially the “gallery” of surf and skate boards along with the art, photography and surf-trip packages on offer come courtesy of local friends and contacts he’s built up over the last 20 years’ surfing around the country and overseas.
The 37 year old’s venture into retailing follows on from years of surf coaching in both Raglan and the
Wairarapa, where he’s from originally. “I’ve been waiting for the right time and it seems to be now.”
It was the empty shop space on one of the busiest corners in town, he adds, that provided the lure.
Miles challenges the notion “of having to provide big labels to make money”. He believes supplying high-quality products through friends sharing the same values and making their own business decisions is the way to go.
“The world is so saturated by competition and people trying to undercut each other to get ahead … we need to work collaboratively.”
He envisages the business as something of a boardriding collective with the backing of the local community, particularly in the critical first few months. “I can’t make it work without my friends,” he insists.
He has plans too for the old sushi kitchen on site envisaging coffees, juices, health bars and raw foods sold from a “hole in the wall” on the Wi Neera Street side of the shop. He also wants to put in a big window on the same frontage, through which passers-by will be able to see a TV screen showing a live webcam link to the local surf.
“All ideas at the moment,” concedes Miles. “It’s just a little shop but that’s the vision.”
Edith Symes
eyeing small and local
Miles Ratima outside his new shop on Bow Street called Indi.
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Ahugely successful day of kapa haka at Raglan Area School last Friday
was a “sure-fire” way to draw support and inspiration for the traditional Maori art form, say local principals.
And they say the event looks set to become a fixture on the Western Cluster primary schools’ calendar.
The area school hall was packed to capacity with hundreds of children showcasing their well-rehearsed song and dance routines to enthusiastic supporters, says principal Malcolm Cox. The day included a special performance from Nawton Primary which consistently ranks among the top four schools at regional and national level.
The deciding vote to repeat the celebratory kapa haka day next year was “unanimous really”, Malcolm adds, explaining the Western Cluster of a dozen or so Waikato schools is all about creating opportunities for kids.
It’s usually sporting events – and speech
competitions – shared between these particular schools, he says, but in this instance it was the full-on cultural experience attracting a high level of participation and a “have a go” attitude.
While Raglan Area was joined in performance by Te Uku, Waitetuna and Horotiu schools, other schools like Te Mata looked on and learnt from the experience. “It’s not always easy to put together these things (like kapa haka),” Malcolm points out.
He credits Waitetuna principal Jo Reiri with the idea of adding the cultural event to the largely sporting liaison between the western area schools.
Despite the low percentage of Maori children on Waitetuna’s roll of 50-odd students, Jo told the Chronicle proudly that the entire school performed on Friday. “I believe it’s a time for the cluster to come together, have fun and share the love of kapa haka,” she says.
Edith Symes
Kapa haka day set
for encore
Waitetuna students enjoying a day of kapa haka, hosted by Raglan Area School.
When Phil Meek’s racing pigeons are released to race back to
their home loft on his property at Te Mata he is carrying on a proud family tradition stemming back five generations.
It’s a sport the relatively new to racing local is finding exhilarating, not the least because his small flock is causing quite a stir in pigeon racing circles.
“I’m discovering just how very special some of my birds are. It must stem back to the long-line of selective pigeon breeding my forebears first began over 150 years ago and which I inherited because they’re blitzing the field when it comes to endurance racing.”
For proof of that assertion Phil need only look to the results of one exceptional pigeon, No BM282/2013 which hurtled back at incredible speed from its release in Christchurch on 8 November and found its way to home-base some 688km north nearly an hour faster than any other bird in the race. A winning margin unheard of for that event.
“This Staf Van Reet X pigeon, a breed originating in Belgium and first introduced in New Zealand in the 1970’s, flew back to its loft in 7 hours and 41 minutes. When it landed I was out at the time and my wife phoned me to say it was home. I didn’t believe her at first because it was such an extraordinary time to make that journey in.”
To put that time/distance in perspective, the pigeon flew at a velocity of 1,492 metre per minute, or just shy of 90 km per hour.
Pigeon racing is like no other racing sport, with the competitors all released from the same spot to fly back to their homes anywhere in the country. The overall winner is found by calculating time/distance and consequent speed when each bird clocks in by flying across an electronic marker in its home loft.
“I inherited my original pigeons from
my Auntie who, along with my Uncle had been racing and breeding them for years. When Joan didn’t want to continue racing she offered them to me so I have picked up the lineage that Uncle Noel bred. They’re outstanding performers, full of spirit and really really fast.”
In pigeon racing circles around the Waikato and now nationally Phil’s birds are most definitely on the radar. There are other reasons too why his birds are proving so exceptional and that’s to do with the geography they fly over.
“My birds are the only ones flying on this side of the divvy so when they’re released to race home they have to contend with the monster ranges to get back. Generally birds are followers but my bird is an extreme bird because it’s a navigator. It has to be that way if it is going to win races because it has got to head out on its own at some point.”
Helping them to adapt to these demanding flying conditions Phil makes a point of regularly releasing them up and down the west coast so that they get used to the terrain below. He says this training means they’re in the best possible condition to compete.
After a pigeon has been flying for two hours it begins to lose condition so Phil’s
top priority for BM 282/2013 is to put that condition back on. Helping to achieve this is his secret recipe of racing pigeon food. Soon the bird, along with the rest of Phil’s team of 13 racers will have another challenge as they race back from Levin. This will be followed by ‘star attraction and master
of the skies’ racing his longest race yet – from Invercargill. Phil is quietly confident he will do well.
Phil is happy to share his knowledge of and love for pigeon racing with anyone interested in possibly getting involved in the sport. Even the chance to hold and release one is well worth the experience. Give him a call! Ph: 027 825 8159.
Sue Russell
Top bird: Phil Meek with his prized pigeon which recently won a race from Christchurch to Te Mata in 7 hours and 41 minutes.
Pigeon king lords over all
Race winner stats: 688km travelled at an average
speed of 89.5km per hour.
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Red hot rhythm and blues at Raglan Club
New picnic area unveiled under testing circumstances
Testing Times: Approximately 25 people shelter from the torrential downpour under the new all-weather picnic area at its unveiling on Saturday afternoon.
The importance of using aromatherapy has been recognised
for over thousands of years. It can be used through our sense of
smell which is so closely linked to our emotions and topically, diluted in a base oil such as almond or apricot oil for various conditions.
This week I’d like to share information on these 3 oils.
Ylang Ylang: A sweet, floral and sometimes h y p n o t i c fragrance that is best known for its aphrodisiac and relaxing qualities. In Indonesia, newly weds spread the flowers over their beds on their wedding nights. It can create feelings of peace and dispel anger born out of frustration. Topically it can be used to balance the skin, making it ideal for oily and dry skin conditions, and to calm irritated skin.
Peppermint: A fresh and stimulating fragrance that can uplift the mind and
promote clear thinking. Topically it can be used for the relief of muscle pain and insect bites, so handy for the summer. To deter ants it can be wiped around an area and to deter fleas a solution of 1% or less
can be dotted around a pets bedding area.
Ve t i v e r : A base note oil with a deep, smoky, woody odour. It is known as the oil of ‘tranquillity’ due to its c a l m i n g action and is beneficial for hyperactive c h i l d r e n . Traditionally the powdered root was used
in sachets to protect Indian muslin from
moths and insects. Topically it has a healing effect on acne, cuts and wounds and is used in the prevention and reduction of wrinkles and stretch marks during pregnancy.
These are just some uses of the many essential oils that are available to us.
Herbal Dispensary - 825 7444
This promises to be a very special night at The Raglan Club, as the Flamming Mudcats band are joined by special guest Nick Stevens.These guys are at their very best when live, with that classic R & B sound that will have you on the dance floor.
The Flaming Mudcats are four dedicated musicians who share a common passion and love of the blues. The band is fronted by vocalist Craig Bracken, one of the country’s most accomplished harmonica players, with guitarist Doug Bygrave providing the six string raucousness. Anchoring these two, is the tight and true rhythm section comprising Ian Thomson on drums and Sean McCarthy on bass. With a sound, raw, real, and gritty, these cats do it all – swing, shuffle and boogie.
Now in their sixth year, this Auckland based band has established themselves among the country’s premier blues acts. With their signature brand of rocking rhythm and blues, The Flaming Mudcats have taken their show to festivals and clubs in the USA, Australia, The Pacific Islands and throughout New Zealand. They have also appeared live on national radio and television.
Sat 22 nd November. Pre sales from Raglan Club $15. Door from 7pm T McCormick
It was a worst case scenario for the unveiling ceremony of the new all-
weather picnic area at Wainui Bush Park on Saturday - torrential rain, howling winds and more than two-dozen people.
It was a test of the new area, gifted by the Waikato District Baha’i Community, which boasts a robust table and chairs, perched on a thick slab of concrete and sheltered by a dome of colour steel fixed in place by four chunky posts.
And it sheltered everybody from the downpour. The unveiling started off with a prayer, carried on to speeches members of the Baha’i community and Cr Clint Baddeley, singing and a finishing off with a ceremonial prayer.
Waikato District Baha’i Community member Kathy Gilbert said that the installation of the area, and the planting of a tree, was to commemorate 100 years of Baha’i Faith in New Zealand.
“We wanted to fit in with what they
[Friends of Wainui] were doing [so] they picked the table and the mamaku fern.”
The all-weather picnic area was a joint effort between the Waikato District Baha’i Community, Waikato District Council (WDC) and Friends of Wainui, Kathy said.
She said that the process towards completion of the area ran incredibly smooth she was pleasantly surprised by the end result.
“It was beautifully unified.“The first day I went up there, I walked
down the path and I cried.”Kathy said that she hoped the new area
would service the whole community, for whatever occasion is celebrated.
“I think the wider community will be able to utilise it.
“We found out it works in all weather,” She said.
The Baha’i Faith has had a presence in the Raglan area since the 1950’s and was established in New Zealand in 1913.
The faith was founded in Iran in 1844 on a central theme of oneness of humanity.
Marcia Ahern
The Raglan Club22 Bow Street, Raglan
Saturday 22nd November 8:30 pmWith Special Guest : Nicky Keys
$15 pre sale tickets from The Raglan Club and Raglan United Video
$20 on the door
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After feeling the initial effects of summer and the goodness of warmth inside my body, it would seem I was mistaken. I was too eager and too impatient for the season to fully change. Because it is now winter again, and has been so for a couple of weeks. I’ve heard many people sigh and say that this is a New Zealand Spring, and when winter re-emerged, I was willing to pass it along as a type of spring. Weeks later, as we wake up to day after stormy day, I’m not buying into spring. Or anything Spring-ish. It’s cold. Not only did we stop buying wood for the stove months ago, but on one fantastic day last week, I stripped all the beds of their electric blankets. And frankly, I’m feeling far too lazy and bearish to put them back on. So, as we layer and bundle and complain, I’ve lost all remnants of the romance of winter.
However, my retrievable memories of winter are cozy ones. Up until I moved here, the summer holidays began in June,
closed in late August, then morphed into the glorious oranges of autumn, and then a white Christmas. So, given its November, I should already be acclimated to the ongoing storms, rather than my ascending impatience. But I think something else has clicked in. I miss winter when it’s meant to be winter for me, and I miss a white Christmas. I appreciate the pohutukawa and their stunning blossoms, and the place they hold as the telling sign that summer has arrived. However, sunning at the beach and winter will never go hand in hand for me. Not to mention that although I’m Jewish and have never subscribed to a Hanukkah bush, I miss the beauty of homes framed in lights against the freshly fallen snow. Every year, as a ritual observer, we would ride out to the neighborhoods most splayed in outrageousness, and gawk. Now, it’s time to consider re-defining November in New Zealand.
Ezekiel Jacob
Opinion: Outside looking in
The Good Oil: See Lisa and the team at the Herbal Dispensary
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MON @ THE RAGLAN CLUB. 500 cards, 1pm.MAINLY MUSIC: Music & movement programme for p r e s c h o o l e r s , Monday & Wednesdays 9:30am @ Te Uku church Hall. Ph 8255199 for more info.WED @ RAGLAN CLUB, Fun Quiz 6:45pm.WEDS @ BANTEAY SREY R E S T A U R A N T Knitting Circle from 9.30am. All welcomeR A G L A N RAMBLERS WED 26 NOV: 9am at carpark next to fire station: Waitetuna towards Plateau - bring lunchRAGLAN LIGHT EXERCISE GROUP. “Making a Difference” Light exercise sessions: Mondays & Thursdays 10am. St. Peter’s Church Hall, Bow St. All welcome.B U D G E T ASSISTANCE @ Raglan Community House. Phone 825 8142 for an a p p o i n t m e n t . Become a Budget Service client and be eligible for a Bargain Basement 50% off clothing voucher.FISH CITY FAMILY FISHING C O M P E T I T I O N $7000 in prizes. Nov 21-23, tickets available to purchase from Raglan Club Inc Bar Staff.ST PETERS A N G L I C A N CHURCH ANNUAL KAI AND CAROLS’ event, Fri 5 Dec from 6pm at the Raglan Town Hall. All welcome!HĀNGI AT RAGLAN KINDERGARTEN. Friday 28th November. Pick up from 5.30. $10 per meal.
LAST WED OF THE MONTH @ THE RAGLAN CLUB, Friends ‘n’ Mingles: karaoke & raffles, 11am. Enquiries Geoff Meek 825 0488.FREE HEARING TEST, advice & info by qualified hearing therapist. Ph Raglan Community House: 825 8142 or Poihakena Clinic: 825 0197 for appointments.HEALING ROOMS 2nd & 4th Thurs @ Plunket Rooms, 11am – 12.30.
For SaleLAYER HENS Hyline Browns, $15 each, ph Waikato Free Range 825 4525.F I R E W O O D MANUKA Dry $110m3 Ring 825 0522.SINGLE BED, Woolrest orthorest mattress & base, good condition, $120 ph 825 8395.
Car for SaleVOLVO V40 WAGON, 1997, very reliable, lots of room. 249,000kms, WOF til March, Reg til Jan, $2500 ph 027 3135 471.
For HireBOUNCY CASTLE for hire, great entertainment for the kids. Call Vicki 8257575.
Storage
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Services OfferedH A N D Y M A N ROSS. Building maintenance, repairs and construction. Chimney sweeping wood burner repairs ph 825 8695 mobile 021 171 0762.
THUR 20 NOV @ YOT CLUB, Sammy J and Swiss . Bought to you by Flava FM.FRI 21 NOV @ YOT CLUB, Table Suede; Funk and Soul bought to you by the Funk Soul Brothers B Rex And Fanga. Free entry. Happy hours 5 til 9.
SAT 22 NOV @ YOT CLUB, DJ Dubsonic; Free entry. Happy hours 5-9.YOT CLUB IS OPEN Wed, Thurs and Sundays from 5 with free pool, free entry, great food, cool music Sky Sport.
Courses, classes & workshops
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NIA SUMMER SCHEDULE: Mon 6:00pm; Wed & Fri 9:30am. FIRST CLASS FREE koha appreciated. Union Church Hall, Stewart St. niainwaikato.com | 021 0242 3284.
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Missing/LostMISSING YELLOW TORPEDO, small reward offered if found, pls contact 09 624 3291 between 8am and 4pm, lost around 8-11th Nov harbour area.
Wanted to Let3-4 BDRM HOUSE FOR lovely family, great references, pref long-term, have a small, well-trained dog. Ph 027 473 6682.SELF-CONTAINED STUDIO or small 1-2 bdrm house for local working p r o f e s s i o n a l . Furnished or unfurnished. Pref. long-term. Ph 027 515 1461.
Public NoticesRAGLAN INDOOR BOWLING CLUB AGM: Thursday 4th December 3.15pm @ St. Peter’s Church Hall, 48 Bow Street. Agenda: 2014 AGM minutes, annual reports, election of officers, general business. All Welcome.
PLEASE GIVE 2 HOURS TO HELP AN ANIMAL OUT. SAFE’s Annual appeal is Dec 19 + 20. Register to collect now at safe.org.nz Together we can end factory farming.YOU ARE INVITED TO A PUBLIC M E E T I N G : CLIMATE REALITY with the Green Party’s Julie Anne Genter MP. Bring along family or friends you would like to see better informed and inspired! 5 Stewart St, Raglan @ Old School Arts Centre, 5pm Sunday 23 November.
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Public Notices Public Notices
In My Good BooksQuality 2nd hand
booksOpen Thurs - Sun
from 10am2 Wallis St
Books wanted.
SURFSIDE CHURCHthis week:
10am @ Raglan Area School
7pm @ Te Uku Church
FlowersLilypot Florist* Fresh flowers* Send flowers* Potted plants07 825 68472 Wallis Street
www.lilypotflorist.co.nz
WHAT’S ON AT RAGLAN CHILDCARE CENTREFull-time and part-time spaces available right now for children aged 0-5 years. Hours available from 8am to 5pm. FREE playgroup for families with children, birth to 5 years. Friday mornings 9.30 to 11.30. Come and spend some time in our beautiful environment, have a play, a cup of tea, and a chat with our friendly teachers.Call in or phone [email protected] Wallis Street
‘Right Up My Alley’
Market Day
This Sat, 9 – 4pm
Outside The Herbal Dispensary
Collectables, tribal art, jewellery…
‘Right Up My Alley’
Market Day
This Sat, 9 – 4pm
Outside The Herbal Dispensary
Collectables, tribal art, jewellery…
‘Right Up My Alley’
Market Day
This Sat, 9 – 4pm
Outside The Herbal Dispensary
Collectables, tribal art, jewellery…
A huge Thank You xx to all those people who appreciated, & supported us
over the past 7 years! It’s a blessing to still be here and now in a truly fresh & eclectic
————— We hope to celebrate
more beautiful and thoughtful style,
design & ideas from Aotearoa and beyond with you YAH to the
future!
Public Notices
PUBLIC NOTICE of application for renewal of on-licenceSection 101, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
WESTCOAST VeNTURES Limited has made an applica-tion to the District Licensing Committee at Ngaru-awahia for the renewal of an on-licence in respect of the premises situated at Wallis Street Raglan and known as MARLIN CAFE And GRILL. The general na-ture of this business conducted under the licence is Restaurant. The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence are Monday to Sunday, 10am until 1am.
The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the office of the Waikato District Council, District Licensing Committee, 15 Galileo Street, Ngaruawahia.
Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the renewal of the licence may, not later than 15 working days after the date of the first publication of this notice, file notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee at Waikato District Council, Private Bag 544, Ngaruawahia.
No objection to the renewal of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in section 131 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.
This is the second publication of this notice. The first publication was made on the 13th of November 2014.
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FREE raro and a mini muffin for one pre-school child when carer buys a
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(homewares)Sunday 23rd Nov All day 10 till 5 @
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Come along to Rebecca’s house for some pre-Christmas
shopping!Bargain bin, One offs and Samples will also
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Phone (07) 825 0577Summer Hours 8:00am - 5:00pm
It’s NOT TOO LATE to get your garden topped up and sorted for Summer!
BULK Mushroom Compost Organic Soil Conditioner - $40 scoop
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Bring along family or friends you would like to see better informed and inspired!
5 Stewart Street, RaglanRaglan Old School Arts Centre5pm Sunday 23rd November
FREE FINANCIAL
HEALTH CHECK SEMINAR 7pm, Wed 19
November, Latest market info on best bank and insurance
details. How to reduce mortgage, debt
and interest, Vision Church, 7 Taipari Ave, Raglan. 825-6563 for
more details.
ITS NOT COOL TO BULLY IN SCHOOLRaglan Violence Prevention and
Awareness
BULL DOZE
BULLYINGRaglan Violence Prevention and
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RAGLAN REAL ESTATERaglan Real Estate Ltd Licenced (REAA 2008)
21 Bow St, Raglan Phone: 07 825 8669 Fax: 07 825 7410 Website: www.rwraglan.co.nz Email: [email protected]
AUCTION Fri 3rd February 2012 - 6pm Ray White Office, 21 Bow St, Raglan
MAKE ME YOUR OWN – I’M RATHER SPECIAL!!Four double bedroom home on 625m²Two large living areas, 2 ½ bathroomsFantastic designer kitchen, entertainer’s oven Large family area flows out to sunny deck or alfresco dining Glorious Mtn views, magnificent sunsets & a glimpse of the harbour.Prior Auction offers considered.
ID#RAG20886OPEN HOME
Sunday 1pm1 Seabreeze Way
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY• 2 Storey House In 2 Legal Flats• 2 Brm Flat Upstairs / 3 Brm Flat Downstairs• Panoramic Harbour & Mountain Views• 2 Acre + Lifestyle Block – Prime Location• Single Garage & Storage Shed Prior Auction offers considered.
ID#RAG20952OPEN HOME
Saturday 12pm335 Wainui Road
OCEAN RETREAT BUSH BABYA slice of Raglan’s best real estate nestled into native bush surrounds near Whale Bay. Master bedroom has its own private decking and huge views. 2nd room/ storage/ laundry/ studio. Open plan living with cosy wood burner with wet back & sun drenched decking enjoying gorgeous ocean and bush views. Hide away, holiday ambiance. Situated on 1258m².ID#RAG20965
OPEN HOMESunday 1pm
150 Whaanga Road
TOP SHELF PROPERTY Fabulous family living / Easy care garden 3 dble brms + office, entertainers kitchenSun drenched open plan living & decksLarge paved entertainment area Double garaging with internal access Prior Auction offers considered
RAG#20923OPEN HOME
Saturday 1pm23a Violet Street
STEP INTO THE MARKET Stylishly redecorated this tidy little home has all you need. With two bedrooms inside the house and an additional room outside you will enjoy the open plan living and fully fenced section. Relax on the lovely decking while enjoying the easy care section.Ideal opportunity for you to enter the fast-growing market in Raglan!Prior Auction offers considered.ID#RAG20964
OPEN HOMESaturday 1pm6 Violet Street
SIZE IS NOT A PROBLEM 4 bedroom home with endless optionsWonderful family homeModern new kitchen Large double garaging and workshop Large shade houses with irrigation throughout 1212m² of landPrior Auction offers considered.ID#RAG20907 OPEN HOME
Saturday 2pm55 Government Road
WOODEN IT BE NICEThis 3 bedroom weatherboard home has many great features: Double garaging2 bedrooms with ensuite + family bathroomNative timber flooringPrivate off road locationJust a walk to the beach, on the bus route.Wonderful family home/ investment/ rental (Currently rented $300/wk)Prior Auction offers considered.
ID#RAG20963OPEN HOME
Saturday 1pm10 Violet Street
TOO GOOD TO MISS! • 2 homes on 1 freehold title2 houses, 2 incomes – 2 two bedroom housesIncome opportunity hereSuperbly located – sea views, easy walk to town and harbourIdeal accommodation investment – live in one, rent out the other!Prior Auction offers considered.
ID#RAG20933OPEN HOME
Sunday 2pm16 Stewart Street
NEW BEGINNINGSSolid brick 3 brm family home in rural setting Office & rumpus, single garage, internal accessPlumbed shed (potential ancillary unit), well planted garden3973m² fenced & ready for a new family Prior Auction offers considered.ID#RAG20938
OPEN HOMESaturday 11am
297 Te Papatapu Road
WATER & MOUNTAIN Located close to town & beach. This is a 2 bedroom immaculate home, fully lockable garage with power. Elevated and sunny, only minutes to the nearest beach & town centre. The house has polished timber flooring, is fully insulated, newly roofed, newly painted and has a newly decked spa pool area. The easy care, fully fenced section will make this home a pleasure to live in. Prior Auction offers considered.
ID#RAG20968OPEN HOME
Sunday 1pm19 Manukau Road
Phone now for an appointment to view 448 Wainui Road
RAGLAN RUSTIC REAL ESTATEBoard and batten rustic house plus a separate large barn with adjoining carport - ideal as a workshop/ studio.The main house has one large bedroom which could be converted into two; plus one single bedroom/ office area. Huge potential for improvement.7253m² sectionEstablished orchard and extensively planted.Listen to the sound of the surf - Very close access to beach and surf, only minutes to Raglan town.Prior Auction Offers considered. Phone now for an appointment to view.ID#RAG20984
AUCTION THIS SATURDAY!! 5 o’clock Saturday 21st January, Ray White Office. Be There!!!
Open Homes Saturday 2pm
- 9c East Street
Sunday 2pm - 69d Otonga Valley Rd
FINAL NOTICE
21 Bow St, Raglan Phone: 07 825 8669 Fax: 07 825 7410 Website: www.rwraglan.co.nz Email: [email protected]
AUCTION: 5TH DECEMBER 2014 - 6PM @ RAGLAN BOWLING CLUB
All vendors and purchasers who have sold and bought in the year 2014 plus current vendors go into our annual draw (drawn Dec. 5th) to win
7 DAYS ACCOMMODATION AND RETURN FLIGHTS FOR 2 TO LAS VEGAS!!! Second prize draw winner will receive a $1000 travel voucher. Special conditions apply
AUCTION 5.12.14: 18 Puka Pl
NEAR NEW WITH VIEWS• Allthehardworkisdone-moveinandenjoy!• Doubleglazing,thelatestinsulation-lovelyandwarm
• Internalaccessgarage• PriorAuctionoffersconsidered
ID#RAG22114Julie Hanna 027 441 8964Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282
AUCTION 5.12.14: 87 Lorenzen Bay Rd
• ThisnorthfacingcottageenjoysexpansivenorthfacingviewsofLorenzenBayfromthedeck
• Directaccesstothewatermakesthisanidealbeachhomeoraccommodationopportunity
• Largeparkingareaprovidesforguestscarsandroomfortheboat.
ID#RAG22120OPEN2VIEW.COM ID#323849Julie Hanna 027 441 8964Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282
QUAINT WATERFRONT
Saturday 12pm - 19 Bay View RdSaturday 1pm – 12 Smith StSaturday 1pm 87 Lorenzen Bay RdSaturday 1pm – 65 Lorenzen Bay RdSaturday 2pm – 1 Upper Cross St
OPEN HOMES this weekend 22nd & 23rd November
View open home Sat 1pm or by appointment
3 2 2
Sunday 11am – 128b Otonga Valley RdSunday 12pm - 66 Wainui RdSunday 1pm – 14 Kaitoke St
AUCTION 5.12.14: 65 Lorenzen Bay Rd
• Averyspecialpropertyhiddenawayofferingtheultimateinprivacy,sunshineandpicturesquewaterviews.
• Youhavetotalcontrolofyourforegroundview• Watchtheyachtsgobyfromtheprivatenorthfacingdecking• Therighthomeinexactlytherightposition!
ID#RAG22121OPEN2VIEW ID# 325102Julie Hanna 027 441 8964Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282
TRANQUIL SETTING – GORGEOUS WATER VIEWS
AUCTION 5.12.14
• SituatedinoneofthemostsoughtafterlocationsinRaglan• 736m2ofprimeland.• 2bedroomdwellingandrestaurant• PriorAuctionoffersconsidered.
ID#RAG22113OPEN2VIEW ID: 316001Julie Hanna 027 441 8964Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282
MARLIN CAFÉ & GRILL: LAND & BUILDINGS
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AUCTION 5.12.14: 1435 Kawhia Rd Mako Mako
HIDDEN GEM • Amazing views over the
Aotea harbour• Warm home, all day sun in
thesummer,openfireandKentfireforwinter
• Verygenerous4836m2of
nearflatland• PriorAuctionoffers
consideredID#RAG22118Richard Thomson 027 294 8625
View by appointment
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AUCTION 5.12.14: 686 Te Papatapu Rd
6.8550 HECTARES OF LIFESTYLE - AOTEA • 4 hectares in native bush• School bus stops at the gate• Ifyourfamilylikesallthe
advantages that this coast and country community has
tooffer,thisistheplacetobe – this Property will bring your dreams to reality.
ID#RAG22093Richard Thomson 027 294 8625
View by appointment
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AUCTION 12.12.14: 14 Kaitoke St
AMAZING VIEW AMAZING LOCATION • Awaterviewtolivefor• Parklikegroundswith
beautifulnativeplantingsechoing Tui calls
• Closetonativebushwalk• 5 minutes to local school• ShortwalktotownID#RAG22123Julie Hanna 027 441 8964Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282
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AUCTION 5.12.14: 61b Government Rd
GREAT FIRST HOME BUY • Modern,newkitchenand
openplanlivingthatflowsouttoaNorthfacingdeck
• Enjoy the privacy provided by the mature trees bordering the section
• Just a stroll to Cox’s Bay. • PriorAuctionoffers
considered.ID#RAG22119Graham Rope 021 222 7427
View by appointment
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NEW LISTING: 33 Uenuku Ave
CHARACTER & ABSOLUTE CHARM $345,000 • Nativetimberflooringis
anabsolutewonderfulattraction to the house
• Northfacingdeckingprovides a private and sun drenched retreat.
• So close to the beach, walktotown.Situatedon400m2.
ID#RAG22130Julie Hanna 027 441 8964Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282
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NEW LISTING: 26 Kaitoke St
SERENELY SITUATED $559,000 • Thisinvitingresidenceoffersa
blissfullifestylejustmomentsfromtown
• Stylish interiors and generous indoor/outdoor living spaces
• Well-equipped, spacious and
modernkitchen• Enjoy dining and relaxing and
summer nights amid tranquil bush and magic water view surroundings.
ID#RAG22129Graham Rope 021 222 7427
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TENANTS OF THE MONTH: JANE RUSHTON AND ADAM BLAKE