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Hunt & Gather Bee Co.’s Kānuka honey has just been awarded a silver medal at the London International Honey Awards.

Photos from the Matariki community event held over the public holiday weekend in June.

A spotlight on our local food makers including our cover stars Alix and Justin Thomson from The Shack.

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Rory O’Brien, co-owner and head beekeeper inspecting some of his hives. makeup. We even had to send a sample to Germany for analysis,” Hannah explains.

And the process didn’t go completely to plan.

“Some of our samples were misplaced by the lab, so I actually had to send our entry without any test results, because I knew the shipping delays to London could be pretty significant. I was frantically emailing the organisers to ask if I could send my lab results in by email, and luckily, they were really understanding,” she says.

Now entering their seventh year of trading, the couple have big goals, including international sales.

Co-owner and head of beekeeping operations Rory O’Brien wants to see their honey on the shelves in some of the world’s best department stores.

Hunt and Gather Bee Co.’s Kānuka honey has just been awarded a silver medal at the London International Honey Awards.

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hen Raglan beekeepers Hannah and Rory O’Brien decided to ‘go big’ and enter the 2022 London International Honey Awards, they were too scared to tell anyone, thinking their brand might be too small for one of the world’s most prestigious honey awards.

Co-owner and general manager Hannah O’Brien says they are now shouting it from the rooftops as their signature product, Kānuka honey has been awarded a silver medal in the competition.

“We kept our entry completely secret because we didn’t know how our honey would go. But this result just proves that small businesses don’t need to be scared about putting their products on the world stage. We knew that what we were producing was amazing, and it just feels like such an honour to be recognised with such a high-profile award.”

The company offering to the international market will be capped each year; a move the O’Briens hope will keep their production sustainable to protect their bees and the land. This should also help to create demand and set their honey aside as a limited edition, niche product.

“We want to be leaders in sourcing and promoting rare and unique New Zealand honey varieties.

Mānuka honey is incredible and it’s done great things for the industry. It’s time to look at what’s next, and for us, all the indicators are pointing at Kānuka.

Entering these awards was a great way to get some validation.”

The O’Briens produce a range of raw, sustainable honey from their base near Raglan and sell to 65 retailers throughout New Zealand, including selected New World supermarkets, Farro Fresh, Commonsense Organics, and Moore Wilson’s.

Their focus on ethical treatment of their bees and their commitment to sustainability was highlighted in their appearance on Country Calendar in 2020, and they’ve won numerous NZ awards for both their honey and their business achievement - including a gold medal for their most popular product, their Kānuka honey.

Kānuka honey is shaping up to become ‘the next big thing’ in the New Zealand honey scene, with Taupō based research company, the Kānuka Science Group, recently receiving funding from Callaghan Innovation to help with the research into its unique properties.

Entering the awards involved a rigorous testing process that began in February.

Although the Kānuka plant is similar in appearance to its more well-known cousin, Mānuka, it appears that Kānuka honey may have its own set of unique properties.

“Our honey had to be thoroughly analysed for purity, authenticity, pollen composition, and chemical

So, what’s next for Hunt and Gather Bee Co? In the coming weeks the O’Briens will launch their

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Special Harvest range, aimed at an international audience as a collection of rare New Zealand honeys.

The range will include their now international award winning Kānuka honey. “Winning this silver medal has given us the confidence that, while we may be a small company, we can actually compete with the big guys on the world stage, and we can absolutely hold our own. Now we have to get our incredible honey out there and share it with the world,” Hannah says.

The O’Brien family, Rory (35), Hannah (34), Kieran (9), Alice (6) and Mickey (2)

L A BOUR OF WILD IS A L A BOUR OF LOVE B Y J A N I N E J AC K S O N

Lisa Uphill has found her creative groove with hat-making.

As well as being made to fit like a glove, Lisa spends time during the client consult talking about the design, and each hat becomes a one-of-a-kind heirloom piece with little flourishes to capture the wearer’s style.

Like the beautiful olive-green hat that has a swashbuckler design etched in the top for a client who loves pirates, or the ivory wedding hat for the bride adorned with the shell used by the groom to pop the question.

Each hat is so stunning they should be displayed as artwork when not being worn.

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isa Uphill always knew there was something creative she wanted to pursue as a career and couldn’t quite find her groove until hat-making came along.

It was a birthday gift from her partner Tom to attend a hat-making tutorial that set the wheels in motion and landed Lisa in her dream job.

“Monika Neuhauser (Pirongiabased milliner) taught me how to make a hat, and since then I have been obsessed. I’ve spent every spare hour that I have researching hat-making and refining my craft because I just love it so much.”

That hat-making tutorial was a little over a year ago and since then Lisa has made over 30 hats and another 10 are in production.

“I’ve traded in the Netflix for hatting,” she laughs. “I definitely feel the pull to come here (her studio) and potter with the hats.”

It was friends who made up the first of her customers but as her social media following has grown, so too has her client base, including a client in New York.

“I'm so grateful to the people who have supported me by ordering hats and showing me love on social media... it literally keeps me going.”

Lisa’s boutique hat-making business, Labour of Wild, is based in her Raglan home workshop where all the magic of bringing someone’s dream hat to life takes place.

It is here that she starts the process off with a client consult; every hat Lisa designs and makes is not only a piece of art, it also fits like a glove.

A tool called a conformer, which looks a bit like an instrument of torture, measures the exact contour of the hat wearer’s head. As Lisa points out there are universal head sizes but much like a fingerprint a person’s head will have its own unique contour.

This is one of the points of difference in a hat that Lisa makes; once finished and atop the wearer’s head it will feel like it’s meant to be there.

The 34-year-old calls herself a hat maker not a milliner. The hats she makes are similar to the traditional fedora or western hat typically worn by men, but as fashion dictates they have become popular with women over the past few decades as well.

“I consider myself to be a hat maker because I don't make fascinators and what, typically, were women's hats.”

Using rabbit, or sometimes the more expensive beaver felt, a hat takes Lisa around 15 hours to construct.

Like many young entrepreneurs these days, Lisa understands the importance of social media to market her brand.

Not only did her partner Tom gift the hat-making tutorial that ignited Lisa’s hatting passion, he is also the creative behind Labour of Wild branding and website.

Being a creative with a graphic design background Lisa says she was a tough customer but she put her faith in his vision for the brand.

“Tom has his design agency, which is a huge help to me. I'm aware of how lucky I am. The brand is very professional looking and I have Tom to thank for that. I know how hard it is at the beginning for a small business to afford to get a decent looking website and branding.”

In a short space of time Lisa set about purchasing the tools she needed to make great hats.

“I just knew from the offset that this was my thing. I was pretty quick to pour a lot of my savings into buying the equipment fast so that I could make life easier and do a good job. I've been saving for a long time and I spent probably half of my life savings on all the equipment. It wasn't cheap but it was an investment.”

The fur felt starts out as a rough hat body which Lisa transforms using traditional hat-making methods involving heat, steam, pressure and fire.

One of the first tools she purchased was a steam iron used to saturate the hat with steam to stretch them over the hat blocks.

“I started out with a household iron and it’s possible to get by with household tools but it’s more labour intensive.”

She has also replaced a wooden spoon with a fancy tool aptly named a pusher downer which gives the brim crease a sharp definition.

“It's a very Kiwi thing to be resourceful. Kiwis just seem to know how to do everything with what they have available, especially in small towns. So, I took on a bit of that and just tried to make do with whatever I could to begin with.”

Originally from the UK, Lisa and Tom came to Aotearoa in 2015 with their backpacks and very little else.

They came with the intention of making Raglan their home. Tom’s design agency HNDRX is set up to work remotely. Lisa started working for Stendy Electrical where she still works part-time, but hatting has become a full-time occupation. Not that Lisa’s complaining; she knows she’s found her ‘thing’. It’s what wakes her up in the morning and what she goes to sleep thinking about.

“When my friends ring or visit they know I’ll be in my studio,” she laughs.

The name Labour of Wild was born from a brainstorming session with Tom to evoke the feeling of it being a labour of love, and Lisa says, the amount of manual labour that goes into the craft. ‘Wild’ conjures up the endless design possibilities with each hat being wildly unique.

“A hat is a great vehicle for selfexpression and it's wild in the sense that it's not the norm. It's such an honour to be able to keep this ageold craft alive and I am so lucky to be rubbing shoulders with Raglan's talented creative types, it's such an inspiring community.”

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E X HIBITION TA K ES NOSTA LGIC LOOK AT POST OFFICES OF YESTERYE A R

BY EDITH SY MES

Museum president Carl Ammon at the front counter of the new exhibition.

Mavis the museum mannequin at the old switchboard. from a career in which she felt like she belonged to a family.

Fellow long-time local Steve Soanes told at the exhibition opening of how he started as a telegraph boy at Raglan Post Office in 1981 and worked there for the next 23 years.

As one of nine telephone exchange staff members, his memories too were of being part of a big happy family. And while it was a serious job because people’s lives depended on it, he said, “We knew everybody in Raglan and had a lot of fun”.

Raglan Post Office back in the day, cnr Bow and Wi Neera St.

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riginal red post office boxes from Te Mata and an old telephone switchboard or two take pride of place in Raglan Museum’s latest exhibition, which reflects just how far methods of communication in the district have progressed since the days when mail was delivered on horseback.

“We’ve come a long way,” recalled onetime Te Mata postmistress Eileen Stephens

at the opening recently of the ‘Post Offices of Whāingaroa’ exhibition.

She operated the local switchboard back in the day and was responsible not only for manually plugging through telephone calls but also for myriad other duties – from sorting mail and sending telegrams to balancing savings bank transactions and stamping school children’s pink “squirrel wise” savings books weekly.

And she knew everybody in the district.

“The post office was the hub of the community,” said Eileen, now long retired

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Steve recalled working alongside Raglan identities Eva Kereopa and Tex Rickard – who were then courting – at Raglan Post Office. He told of the time Tex locked Eva in the post office vault for fun.

“When the door was finally opened Eva was full of rage … and picked up a roll of mailbag string and threw it with all her might,” he recounted. “It missed Tex, went through the front window, and ended up at the base of the cenotaph (across the road).

“They must’ve made up okay,” Steve added wryly of the couple who, in a 50-year marriage, had nine children.

The new exhibition includes all manner of memorabilia, from a switchboard manned by museum

mannequin Mavis to old post office boxes that have been kept for years at Trevor Vernon’s farm, a mail sorting box and even post office ‘hours of attendance’ signs.

The eclectic collection covers the district’s three main post offices which were at Raglan, Te Uku and Te Mata.

The first dedicated Post & Telegraph building was built downtown in Raglan on a site that is today occupied by the local Waikato District Council offices and library. Te Uku and Te Mata post offices soon followed Previously postal services were based at homesteads like the Moon family home at Te Uku and the Vause family house in Cliff St. As business developed, postal services in the district operated from general stores like Gilmour Brothers in Raglan and P.H.Watkins in Te Mata.

At various times outliers such as Okete, Kauroa, Ruāpuke, Aotea, Te Papatapu and Moerangi also had small bases for postal services. *See the Post Offices of Whāingaroa exhibition at Raglan & District Museum 7 days a week, 10am-3pm. The exhibition is running concurrently with a photo display on the history of the Rangitahi area.

M ATA R IK I K I WH Ā INGA ROA A L L I M AG E S T H A N K S TO A M Y H A N N A

Raglan Naturally would like to acknowledge and thank the following collaborators, supporters and performers: Jasmine, Whāingaroa Environment Centre Bernice, Raglan Lions Club Kaumatua Sean Ellison and Paddy Kaa, supported by Whaea Lucy Haru-Ruhi Māori Wardens Ngaronoa Renata Pūrakau, storytelling Ako Learning Collective youth musicians Tukana, Vince, Nikau and Joydah - Matariki Kaiwaiata Naomi and crew - Fire Spinners Sioux Swann storytelling Open mic - to those musicians who shared with us Nicky Keys - lighting and Felix - sounds Food providers - Raglan Area School, Lions Club, Lisa Thomson and crew, Jono & Saras with Community Kai. Raglan Area School students for Purapura Whetu Remembrance space Volunteers - incl. Anna on stage setup and Amy as photographer George’s Beach Bar for hosting a warm space Reforged - for loan of the brazier Wainui Construction fencing Raglan Community Radio for broadcasting Waikato District Council events team and Raglan Library Community members for coming and making it a wonderful evening.

Funders: Dept. of Internal Affairs (through Raglan Naturally), Raglan Lions, Whāingaroa Environment Centre and Te Toki Voyaging Trust.

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n the final weekend of June, Aotearoa celebrated its first official Matariki public holiday. Whāingaroa had its very own celebration on Bow St featuring local performers, storytelling, yummy kai and with opportunities to reflect and learn about the meaning of Matariki.

The event was organised collaboratively with a number of local organisations coming together to put on the evening that was enjoyed by around 500 members of the community.

The event was opened with karakia from kaumatua Sean Ellison and Paddy Kaa where they opened up the reflection space for attendants to come and reflect.

There was also pūrakau (storytelling) told with spoken word and taonga pūoro, (traditional instruments) performed by Ngaronoa Renata.

"It was so heartwarming to see all ages gathered and having a wonderful evening together - it felt long overdue and it was very special. "

Local music groups Ako Learning Collective and Matariki Kaiwaiata performed throughout the night with Masaya debuting some of their new songs during their live performance.

With the success of this year's event, organisers hope to hold another community gathering for next year's Matariki weekend.

There were also fire performers that lit up the street as the sun started to set.

Gabrielle Parson, Community-Led Development coordinator for Raglan Naturally said," We were so appreciative of all those who contributed to make this event happen. In true Raglan style people came together to create something beautiful for our community."

"Matariki te tipua Matariki te tawhito Taumai te wairua Maii ngā ira Atua Kite tīra tangata Tīhei Mauri Ora!" Said Raglan Naturally Hapori Coordinator Denise Reynolds.

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K ING A ND QUEEN OF THE POINT R ETUR NS TO M A NU BAY THIS J ULY SURFING NEW ZEALAND

Backdoor King and Queen of the Point presented by Quiksilver and Roxy was last held in 2020 with winners Paige Hareb (left) and Billy Stairmand crowned Queen and King respectively.

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he Backdoor King and Queen of the Point presented by Quiksilver and Roxy returns to Manu Bay this July, rounding out a truncated domestic New Zealand Surf Series for 2022.

at the WSL QS5000 Nias Pro and witnessed Paige Hareb’s fantastic victory.

The three-day King and Queen of the Point takes place on the last weekend of the school holidays (22-24 July) and includes both the Open Men and Women plus junior divisions with the event promising to be a highlight of the 2022 event calendar.

Top Kiwi females including defending champion Paige Hareb (Tara) and Gisborne’s Saffi Vette will remain overseas and are unable to attend the King and Queen of the Point opening up the chance for fresh female talent to rise to the occasion.

Rounding out the season in style, over 150 participants will descend upon the fabled Manu Bay to battle it out across six divisions including the Under 20 Boys and Girls and the Under 16 Boys and Girls.

New Zealand Junior Surfing Teammates Natasha Gouldsbury and Liv Haysom will be looking forward to competing back at home as will several young surfers who will return from participating in two events across the ditch in Australia during the school holidays.

The event will attract New Zealand’s top Open Men’s surfers including National Champion Daniel Farr (Tara) who has just returned from Indonesia where he placed 25th

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Local surfer Billy Stairmand will return from duties on the WSL Challenger Series in South Africa in early July before heading to California for the US Open of Surfing the week after the event.

The Under 20 Boys and Girls Divisions return in 2022 allowing those juniors coming to the end of their junior careers a chance at achieving

further accolades. The likes of Tom Robinson (Whngrei), Jack Hinton (Mnt), Jack Lee (Whaka), Brie Bennett (Rag) and Georgia Wederell (Mnt) will get a rare opportunity to compete in the division.

In the Under 16 Boys and Girls, season long campaigns will go on the line again with the majority of the New Zealand Junior Surfing Team set to compete. Having recently returned from El Salvador this month, they will be eager to use their World Junior Championship experience in home waters. Skylar Mcfetridge (Tara), Pia Rogers (WGM), Kalani Louis (Tara), Spencer Rowson (Tara), Tao Mouldey (Mnt) and Jack Tyro (Chch) all head to Raglan for the winter event with conditions a stark contrast to 30 degree water and long right handers that they surfed in El Salvador.

The Backdoor King and Queen of the Point presented by Quiksilver is an $NZ 3000 event with $15,000 prize money and prizes up for grabs.

Q& A WITH L A R RY FISHER R AG L A N A R E A S C H O O L S U R F AC A D E M Y T E AC H E R When did you arrive in Raglan and what brought you to the area?

I arrived in 2002. The position at Raglan Area School came up when the Academy’s founder Deane Hishon was keen to travel overseas for a couple of years. Raglan had always been a favourite spot for surfing so it was an easy decision.

In your role as Surf Academy teacher and coach at RAS what have been the highlights of this experience?

Having the opportunity to help positively shape young people's lives.

Seeing all the past students in Raglan who are now adults surfing, working, and having their own families. It's great seeing and catching up with them and it reminds you that as a teacher you have an important role in the development and wellbeing of young people.

What changes have you observed over the years and how have you had to adapt the programme?

Raglan is a lot busier in the surf these days. We are conscious that there are other people in the Raglan community that want to enjoy their time in the waves. So we now take half the Academy out of school at a time when we hit the waves so there are fewer bodies in the water. We also have a rule of not surfing Indicators or Whale Bay so those surfers who do not want to surf with students can do so.

Deane and I try our best to stay up to date with the best technical and physical training practices. We are constantly looking for ways to finetune the programme to benefit the students.

You must have seen many students develop into adults over the years. How do you think the Academy shaped and prepared them for the future?

The balance between doing something you are passionate about and your academic studies is a great combination.

Our students’ NCEA pass rate is nearly 100% and I attribute this to the fact that the students enjoy being at school because they get to surf and train and are in a positive team environment with like-minded students.

This is a great environment to help develop happy and healthy young people.

Another benefit for our local students is that if we do not always have enough local surfers to fill up the class each year we open up positions

for students who live outside of Raglan. Having these students from out of town really helps our local kids make lifelong connections with students from all regions of New Zealand. Whenever our students travel around the country they have many friends they stay with that they have met in the Academy. It has also opened up career opportunities when our locals want to leave home and work in other regions.

Also, we jump in the bus and travel to all the major surfing events around New Zealand. This is a great education for our students seeing what else our country has to offer and is another opportunity to meet other people outside of Raglan.

So I strongly believe the Surfing Academy really benefits our students in preparation for the future.

In your experience what are the qualities and strengths that help your students achieve great success?

In relation to surfing, it is just that love for the ocean and being out there in all types of conditions.

I remember way back when Billy Stairmand was in the Academy, he would always be excited to surf even if the conditions were terrible. This love and enjoyment have resulted in countless hours of water time which has been a big part of his progression and success. It was amazing seeing him compete at the Olympics last year.

In regards to life and work - having the confidence and belief and backing yourself. Finding what your gift is and having the willingness of not being afraid of making mistakes and having the ability to learn from your failures.

Tell us how you became involved in Boardriders and what your role has been.

I have been involved in the Boardriders since 2002. It's great seeing the little wee grommets all the way to those in their later years taking part and having the chance to compete and catch up with everyone.

I try and help out with the judging and I have been involved with some committee decisions over the years.

There are lots of people that do a lot behind the scenes. President Luke Hughes has done a superb job since he has taken over the role and Michelle Tarrant has been the backbone of the club for many years.

Congratulations on your Boardriders recent success. How did you find the competition?

Yeah, thanks. It was an epic event. Fourteen Boardrider Clubs from around the country all pulled their best surfers from out of the woodwork as the winning team was to receive an all-expense paid trip to the Gold Coast next January to compete in the World Boardriders Surfing Champs.

Billy Stairmand was in Aussie at the time so we were missing our biggest weapon.

The concept of having a team of a Junior, a Women’s, Open, and an Over 40 made it a real family fun event. The team comprised all past Raglan Area School students I had coached in the Academy except Taylor. It was really special staying together, hanging out and supporting each other. Surfing competitions are really individualistic so it was great being part of a team and wanting to do it for each other and our Raglan community. We had an exceptional run with Kora winning the juniors, Taylor and Caleb finishing 1st and 2nd in the Open, Brie finishing 3rd in the Women's, and myself making the final in the Over 40’s. Then the icing on the cake was winning the Tag Team event at the end of the event.

The scores were pretty much tied with the Mount’s BayBoardriders and it all came down to our last surfer Brie Bennett, who needed to outscore the Bay’s last surfer Owen Barnes, and also get back to the beach in the time limit. Brie caught two quality waves under pressure while Owen couldn't quite match Brie’s turn qualities, and we finished on top.

How often do you get out for an individual surf?

As much as I possibly can haha…

I'm still a grommet at heart.

What does the ultimate surfing holiday for Larry look like?

Some remote Island in Indonesia surfing with my son and relaxing between surfs with my wife and daughter.

What's in the pipeline for the rest of the year?

Yeah, not much to be honest.

Opportunities always pop up. At the moment I don’t have any overseas trips lined up so just hanging here in Raglan for the winter and carrying on with surfing, coaching, and teaching.

Hopefully, we can get through a school year without any more disruptions for the students.

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Larry surfing the Raglan Harbour bar.

Larry surfing Indicators.

Larry with the the 2019 NZ Junior team. The students are Jack Lee, Tom Robinson, Jayden Willoughby, Caleb Cutmore and Brie Bennett.

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FOODIES FE ATUR E THE SH ACK

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sually in the kitchen, on the floor or working hard behind the scenes, it was great to chat to the couple who keep one of Raglan’s favourite cafés going for all to enjoy!

Who are you?

Alix and Justin Thomson, The Shack owners, hospitality lifers, parents to Nina and Jack.

What’s been going on recently?

We just launched a new daytime menu, it’s a little smaller than usual, but will allow us to offer specials on a daily basis, keeping it interesting for both our customers and us. Our Friday night dinners are back!

They are a great opportunity to offer a different level of service and create something interesting, tasty and fun. We are currently running these nights once a month, but we’ll see how it goes....

How has coming out of covid been?

It’s been a tricky couple of years and it feels like covid is here to stay, and dealing with daily staff shortages, supply chain issues and all the associated challenges makes us realise how lucky we are to be in a supportive community like Raglan.

What’s been a recent success?

We are both extremely proud of what we have achieved at The Shack over the last 10 years,

especially growing and developing a committed, talented and a really tight little team who step up day after day.

A huge thank you to our staff, wonderful and supportive customers and amazing local producers. xx W: IG: FB: E: P:

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M A M A M UTI F O R T H E L OV E O F C AC AO

FOOD M A K ERS LOCAL FOOD P RO D U C E R S H OWC A S E

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Whāingaroa is home to many master foodies who are creating and producing new and exciting products.

The quality is such that local restaurants like The Shack use them in their dishes.

The selection is varied from delectable cupcakes for special occasions to banging spicy candied Jalapenos - Zeke’s Gold.

The Local Rag brings you the Food Maker feature to introduce you to a few. Make sure you check them out and SUPPORT LOCAL!

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i Raglan, I’m Irma, founder of Mamamuti - a small online boutique cacao store where you will find delicious, high quality and honest cacao. Here we create more kindness, pleasure and love on earth, one bite and brew at a time!

As a past homeopath and health coach, as well as a person in addiction recovery, I am very aware that what we eat matters and that food influences our mental, emotional and physical wellbeing.

Unprocessed, pure cacao has been in my life since the 90’s and it helps to keep me happy. To me, eating and drinking ethically sourced cacao is a cornerstone to good health and a clear conscience, but so is enjoying making and sharing it.

Mamamuti trades transparently with small cacao farming co-ops, supports agroforestry growing practices and educates cacao/chocolate lovers on the origin, value, benefits and multiple uses of this yummy ancient fruit.

I provide a range of cacao products, recipes and in-person cacao play dates. I hope to offer a little something for every chocolate lover!

W: www.mamamuti.com (pick-up order option for Raglan residents) E: hello@mamamuti.com P: 0278902040 IG: @mamamuti_cacao Available at The Herbal Dispensary

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ZEK E’S GOLD C A NDIED JA L A PEÑOS R U N N I N G T O WA R D S T H E H E AT . . .

TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

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s a social enterprise, we have partnered with local community groups across the country for over 30 years to connect people around fresh food.

Foodtogether facilitates access to fresh affordable food through a national network of local Co-ops. We’ve been supporting communities, giving a hand up, rather than hand-outs.

Foodtogether seeks to address two critical issues; food security and isolation. Through fresh fruit and vegetable produce hubs, we work to empower local communities. In response to an evolving cost of living crisis we’re planning to establish a network of Foodtogether Stores+.

This will build on our proven track record of enabling local community organisations seeking to address health and wellbeing.

OUR VISION We’re planning to push out Foodtogether Stores around the country.

Some will be established as part of our existing network of Foodtogether Co-ops. Others will be linked to various community organisations. Stores will serve their local communities with profits directed back to address local need.

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he Jalapeño, pronounced /hah-lah-peh-nyoh/, a spicy pepper from Mexico, is the key ingredient to making Zeke’s Gold who she is.

Made in Raglan, and aged for 3 months in her own spiced bath of jalapeño drizzle, affectionately known as liquid gold. There is something for everyone in a single jar.

These spicy, candied jalapeños are the first of their kind in Aotearoa. A unique experience exuding sweet heat and spicy personality. Using freshly grown, New Zealand jalapeños, all measured on the Scoville scale for ‘hotness’...giving each batch of Zeke’s Gold it’s own heat - all part of the surprise and delight.

Zeke’s is GOLD with cheese & crackers, on pizza, nachos, soups, salads, all meats, ice cream, and tequila!

Ready to get your hands on some?

You can find us at: W: www.zekesgold.com IG: @zekesgold E: goldenzekes@gmail.com In-store at The Flower Crate - Hamilton Go on...TRY me!

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Close to 8 years later we now have many different delicious yoghurt flavours, an award winning drinking kefir range, and have branched out into condiments too! Proudly still producing right here in beautiful Whaingaroa, as a Certified B Corporation and Carbon Zero Certified company.

We’re all about lifting the vibe, employing a crew of over 27 locals with a Fair Wage, offering grants to the local community, and donating yoghurt to good causes on a weekly basis!

You can find our plant-based products at the local Four Square, SuperValue and The Herbal Dispensary.

Whether it’s your wedding cake, a special birthday, or a gift box of cupcakes to thank a friend, I’ve got just the cake for you. And with delicious vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free options available, everyone can enjoy!

I’m Sarah, I live in Te Mata with my husband and four children. I launched Raglan Cakes when my youngest child started kindergarten, with a focus on creating delicious bakes that bring joy to the beholder!

For me, it’s always about working with care. Whether it’s in the process of baking, creating beautiful flavour combinations or in the placing of the last flower on top, I love to create something exceptional.

aglan Food Co was born in 2014, after Tesh offered a few spare jars of home-brewed coconut yoghurt to the locals on the infamous Raglan Noticeboard.

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rom the first sketches of a design, through the baking, right down to the very last sprinkle to fall, a cake from Raglan Cakes is crafted with the greatest care and attention to detail.

Get in touch or take a look at my latest creations at: W: www.raglancakes.com I: @raglancakes

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et’s talk about feeling good. Waking up fresh each morning ready to seize the day with a smile on your face! It’s what we all desire and deserve; so why is it that some days we just ain’t feeling it?

Key herbs used in our tonics and teas include Withania (Ashwaganda), St Johns Wort, Oats, Chamomile, Lemon Balm, Californian Poppy, Passionflower, Skullcap and Saffron - all valued for their mood enhancing and soothing qualities.

It’s this time of year when the sun sets early, the temperature plummets, and we slink indoors to seek warmth and comfort that many people experience a type of “winter blues” known as Seasonal Affective Disorder with the apt acronym SAD.

Vitamin D - our bodies manufacture Vitamin D from the sunlight, so it makes sense that we are at risk of decreased levels during winter. Vitamin D deficiency is linked to depression, so is recommended also for assisting SAD. We have a range of quality Vitamin D supplements available at the dispensary.

Characterised by unexplainable gloominess, insomnia, irritability, low energy and carbohydrate cravings, SAD is caused by the decreased sunlight hours leading to changes in two of our brain chemicals, serotonin and melatonin.

If this sounds like you (or someone you know…) there is some good news. Specific herbs, nutrients and small lifestyle changes can effectively manage this condition.

At the Raglan Herbal Dispensary, we have our specially formulated liquid herbal blends Uplift Tonic, Be Calm, and Sweet Dreams that contain different combinations of balancing, calming and restorative herbs to address the symptoms and causes of SAD. Our Organic Herbal Tea range offers the delightfully named blend of Sunshine Tea – to totally brighten your day, Deep Sleep Tea – the name says it all, or our Resilience Tea - for the SAD sufferer or their housemates!

It’s also great to get outside when the sun is shining.

Try for a little while without your sunglasses on (don’t stare at the sun though…) as sunlight entering your eyes can help stimulate serotonin production.

Last but not least, remember some pampering selfcare tricks - Your favourite essential oils in the bath or oil burner - A scented candle to gently uplift your senses and create a calming vibe - Get your bare feet onto the earth and into the ocean. Grounding and alkalinising - Book a massage, infrared sauna, floatation tank session Note: If your mood (or someone you know) is so low you are afraid or inconsolable it is important to seek immediate help from a health professional.

R AGL A N R EST HOM E A ND HOSPITA L POSITION UPDATE

T Classical Homeopath Janis Beet Dip. Hom (NZ) R.C Hom

Karioi Clinic of Homeopathy

78 Upper Wainui Rd, Raglan Phone: (07) 825 8004 Cell: 027 459 8547 email: janisbeet@gmail.com

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hank you to all those people who have contacted us with support, both physical and emotional, since our profile in the Raglan Chronicle and on Facebook. The staff and the residents appreciate your support.

Presently we have good and bad news!

The bad news is that we are heading into a major staffing crisis from the 22nd of July, getting worse on the 1st of August and even worse at the end of August.

If there are any Registered Nurses who could work, one or two shifts, for any period of time, we would be so grateful. These would be paid shifts and could be mornings, afternoons, nights, or even night-time sleepovers.

We are happy to assist you get your practising certificate if it has lapsed. If you have Loving Hearts and Caring Hands, then we would welcome you with open arms.

On a brighter note, there are two Registered Nurses, Hima and Natasha, working with us from India. After they pass their English exams, they will complete their Competency Course and become RNs in New Zealand.

Mary and Franc, along with their young son, are arriving from the Philippines. On the 16th of August.

Mary and Franc will then undertake their competency training.

Hima’s sister, Riya Rose, is just starting the visa process, with two other RN’s, holding an offer of a position.

So, the future looks a little brighter.

The team at Raglan Rest Home and Hospital are totally committed to ensuring the future of our facility and providing care to the people of Raglan and the surrounding districts. We can not do this alone; in my whole career in health, I have never experienced anything like this. To ensure we can continue, please encourage any Registered Nurses you know, to come and help us through the next months.

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n this month's talk, interviews Harry Kitiona.

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What is your relationship like with your mental health?

It's just like any other relationship, it needs a lot of work. My mental health needs my attention. Anything can come between myself and my mental health.

It could tear it down or strengthen it. It's up to me to maintain it, to look after it.

It's a part of who we are. You can have whatever physical gifts but if you're not looking after your mental health then it doesn’t matter. It's what defines you, not your physical gifts. I liken it to a muscle; at times it's strong through stimuli, but at times it's weak, through no stimuli, and at times it's injured. It has been especially injured for me when a loved one dies or being anxious over some of life's trials. But it can always be healed, it's only injured.

Is it something that you consider every day?

Yup exactly. Everyday I wake up and I think about where my mind is at and

the decisions I make can affect that so I have to think ahead. Before I do this thing, how is it going to affect me, my family, my friends, my relationships, but most importantly, myself.

What has your past relationship with it been like??

When I think back to my teenage years my mental health was not good!

Because I put it down to three things, peer pressure, immaturity and not listening to good guidance. I suppose you can't fix the immaturity thing but it can help if you have good peer pressure and if you have good guidance. As a teenager that was the most challenging when I think back on my mental health.

It was those three things that I didn’t have and that has led to some regrets.

It eventually affects your mental health because you have to live with those decisions, those consequences.

When you have been at your lowest point, what has kept you moving forward?

So my lowest point was the loss of a loved one, the first one was my grandmother whom I loved. Back in

those days there was no such thing as rest homes so for the last decade of her life she lived with us, mum, dad and me.

By then my older siblings were moving out so I was her baby. She didn't drive so she would have me with her all the time, in the garden. Her garden was her survival then, there was no shop nearby so she grew her own food. I was getting the green fingers off her. When she died, that was very hard for me as a 9 year old. So I started asking questions and feeling my way through it. The same feelings came up as a 54 year old losing my dad last year. He died in Australia and because of the border closure I was unable to attend his funeral and that was hard. Losing someone you love in death affected me. But I understand that that's the grieving process and it's a natural thing but you still have to put up a hard fight. So I did it in a few ways; one was that I cried when I felt like crying and I talked to my family, my wife.

There are times when I talk to friends as well, we all go through the same things.

It seems obvious but talking is not encouraged among Kiwi men. I have to remind myself to not bottle my feelings and not think I'm too staunch to grieve.

Maori men don't grieve, they don't show their grief. But I tell you what, I bet ya they'll be in their room with the lights off bawling their eyes out. That's the system we are living in, that's the Kiwi way. But it's just an image. It's all acting, at times you want to act that way but it's not who you are. You've gotta lean on people too. My dad died last year and I got a phone call just a couple of months ago from a friend and he rang me up and said he had heard about my dad. He asked how I was coping and I said not too bad now and he said he had been through the same thing with his dad and then we both had a cry. It was just what we needed at the time.

How does your faith impact your mental health?

My faith is the assured expectations of things hoped for. My faith is that I will see my dad and my nan again here on this earth, under paradise conditions where no resident will say “I am sick.” We all have our hopes. That's how my faith helps me. That's what keeps me going.

We can all have our own faith and we all can be like minded in a faith. When I'm around others with the same faith, we feed off each other. Everyone has faith and hope, in some way.

What are some of the lessons you have learned?

Stop chasing after the wind. In other words - keep my life simple. I liken my thoughts as a byproduct of what I feed my brain. Physically we need a healthy brain, it requires nutrient dense food, hence my plant based diet. And then healthy thoughts are dependent on what I feed it, for instance, if all I watched was violent movies I would start loving violence. Then that will affect how I handle matters. If something comes up and I can't handle it, I'm gonna deal with it violently. In turn I will then have to live with the consequences of my actions which will then affect my mental health. It's all connected. So, I feed my mind with positive things which gives me peace of mind. I've learned to keep my mind full of positivity, never empty my mind. A good friend of ours once said, if you empty your mind, it will be like an empty house and bad people will see that it's empty and move in and settle in. So if I fill my mind with positive things there will be no room for bad thoughts to enter and settle in. Another thing for me is not to isolate myself if I'm feeling down. As soon as I do that, it's a downward spiral. So family and friends are most important. I share my feelings with Teresa and she's there to listen and comfort me and just give me a cuddle and I even share the same feelings with my kids. Because that keeps that open communication so if I'm prepared to let them know my feelings, it will make them feel safe to share theirs.

What are the go to tools in your toolbox?

Again, our close friend; he once said, happy are those conscious of their spiritual need. So my spirituality is the number one. Looking after my spirituality gives me life lessons. Keeping my life simple. Showing respect and love in my marriage, treating the kids well. All those things come from my spirituality, it's a roll on effect. It's the top of the pyramid for me. My immediate family, my wife that I can lean on, my kids and my friends. And getting into the garden definitely makes me feel calm. People call it nature, I call it creation, call it what you want but it's the best. My spirituality includes prayer to my God, it gives me the peace that surpasses all understanding and will guard my heart and my mental powers; that's amazing.

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RAGLAN LOVE STORIES

R AGL A N LOVE STOR IES BUCKO + SHANNON

S TO R I E S O F L OV E I N OUR COMMUNITY

How did you first meet?

Shannon We were both working on boats that had the same owner; they would travel around together in the summer. A night in Montenegro mid season, my Captain locked us all out and told us not to come back for a while so we went adventuring with Bucko’s crew and so began our story.

Bucko Half way through the season in beautiful Montenegro we got given tickets to some DJ and a night of laughs drinks and fun, and I was very taken by a very tall Kiwi brunette with a wonderful smile.

Was it instant and easy or were there a few hurdles?

Shannon It was easy when we could manage to see each other. The boats sometimes travelled together and sometimes didn’t, and boats can sometimes be run like a military regime so we tried to hide our growing relationship for a few months from the crew and the guests. On the last charter of the season the boss raised a glass and said to the newest couple of the season Shannon and Bucko and totally blew our cover.

I was also going through a no-technology phase so I think Bucko’s first present to me was a phone so he could call me. This was a hurdle. haha Bucko Instant and easy for me, harder for Shannon as she didn’t have a phone and I could only wave at her across the water.

What attracted you to her/him at the beginning?

Shannon Bucko’s Bucko-ness; if you’ve met him you will know. He’s a rare breed of human.

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Bucko Shannon is a life lover with endless energy and was always up for any adventure.

When did you know it was more than a thing, and something official and long lasting?

Shannon At the end of that first season my Captain let me sail back from Greece on Bucko’s boat as an extra crew member. This definitely allowed me to see us with more of a life together, and then I brought him back to Raglan to meet my people. The position of chef came up on his boat so I was able to join. If you can live and work in a small space together with your partner as your Captain and still be happy I reckon you can make it anywhere.

Bucko The way Shannon cared for me when I nearly died, when my appendix burst a day before crossing the Atlantic. But also pretty quickly as Shannon bought me back to Raglan to meet her people, and after only 6 months together we bought our place; that was a pretty official and long lasting decision haha.

What quality do you most love about your partner today?

Shannon Bucko’s the kindest and most compassionate person you will ever meet.

Bucko Shannon has an unflagging passion for life, people and has time for everybody including me luckily.

Are you married? and why/why not?

Shannon Yes we are married. I had always maintained that I didn’t think it was necessary to partake in a patriarchal institution like marriage and had expressed this to

Bucko several times. Then a day before we were supposed to leave to sail across the Atlantic Ocean Bucko got really sick and his appendix exploded and he nearly died. I had to nurse him back to health and during that time I realized I could not imagine life without him. I proposed.

Bucko Yes we are married because Shannon couldn’t find me a birthday present. She proposed to me on my birthday at the top of the rock of Gibraltar surrounded by monkeys.

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Shannon Sacred Sundays - our day off together where we are each other’s priority. Communicate your feelings and keep the love flowing people.

Bucko You need to still do adventures together, roadies and sailing trips. Cooking together is the glue for us and a good dance always helps as well.

What's your advice when things get tough?

Shannon / A sense of humour, no matter how bad the jokes are, goes a long way. Let there be spaces in your togetherness. Communication is so important and a little nugget of wisdom from my grandma, try to never leave the house angry at each other.

Bucko There are always going to be hard times but the good times normally outweigh them; focus on those.

Know of a good Raglan love story for our new series? A celebration of love in all it's forms. Does a loving relationship come to mind with a spouse, friend, family member or pet? We welcome your ideas ...info@ raglanchronicle.co.nz

MOVE WELL WITH SEED PIL ATES

The Seed Pilates Crew. Images thanks to Anne Paar.

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rom their boutique studio nestled among the Nikaus, the Seed Pilates team are on a mission to improve the wellbeing of their community by sharing their passion for Pilates and quality movement.

Seed is Raglan's only comprehensive Pilates studio and since opening its doors across the road from Ngarunui Beach in 2018 it has been helping people move their bodies and get out and enjoy life.

The full service studio which provides Group Reformer, Mat, Fitness, Pre/Postnatal Reformer classes, private 1:1 and 2:1 sessions and the full range of Pilates apparatus offers something for everyone, from absolute beginners through to advanced Pilates-goers.

“When we brought the first Reformer to Raglan in 2018 many had never heard of the machine before, let alone moved on one. Today it’s awesome to see so many keen to give Reformer Pilates a go.

Taking the first step is often the hardest part, but it doesn’t take people long to recognise the benefits of Pilates irrespective of age or ability level,” says Lisa Laity, studio owner.

“People move their bodies for all sorts of reasons, for some it's rehab-focussed and for others it’s being able to continue doing the things they love; be that surfing, hiking, gardening or simply keeping up with the kids,” says Lisa.

“There are so many amazing benefits to a regular Pilates practice. Increased mobility, strength, tone, flexibility and body awareness, but I think one of the most notable things is being part of the amazing community we have here. This place is special because of the people we get to share it with, each on their own journey, but with a common goal to improve their overall wellbeing and that’s a really cool thing to be a part of,” she says.

“We’ve got an awesome team of highly-skilled and supportive instructors who love nothing more than helping people find joy in movement and encouraging clients as they take on something new. Movement has the power to change so much more than just our physical fitness and wellbeing

and it’s a real privilege to get to share this with our Seed community”.

“Whether you’re joining Kate in a sweaty HIITinspired Reformer Fusion class, or diving into a lengthening mat class with Sara, it is our intention that every visit to the studio is a positive one. A chance to tune in to the body, move with confidence and to provide a space to be challenged, grow and flourish in your practice at all levels”, says Lisa.

The Seed studio is also home to Physiotherapists Carol Taylor and Otto Hofman of The Physio Room Raglan and most recently welcomed Spin instructor Indya Gibbs whose popular, highintensity workouts are guaranteed to lift the heart rate and get you fired up for the day ahead.

“It’s exciting to be able to share this space with so many in our community, and to see more and more people prioritising movement is extremely rewarding,” says Lisa.

Seed Pilates offers: • Group Reformer classes • Group Mat classes • Group Fitness classes (kid friendly) • Pre/Postnatal Reformer classes • 1:1 and 2:1 Reformer sessions • Exercise consults & plans • Complimentary Fitness screenings & consults for all new clients • Private group bookings by appointment. www.seedpilates.co.nz The Physio Room Raglan offers: • Physiotherapist services - ACC registered • Acupuncture • Physiotherapist supervised Reformer Pilates (1:1). www.thephysioroomraglan.co.nz

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LOST TR IBE AOTE A ROA R ELE A SE NEW SINGLE & M USIC VIDEO ‘ L O S T G E N E R AT I O N 2 . 0 ’

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ost Tribe Aotearoa (LTA) released their new single and music video ‘Lost Generation 2.0’ at the start of the month.

Lost Tribe Aotearoa is a familybased band who champion conscious messages through their lyrics. ‘Lost Generation 2.0’ is a song of hope for the next generation.

“This song sends the messages to our rangatahi to find your own path and be unapologetic yet kind,” shares Lost Tribe Aotearoa. “It also touches on the fact that if we learn from our past mistakes, we will then make better decisions for our future, leaving an everlasting legacy for future generations to follow.”

The ‘Lost Generation 2.0’ Music Video, directed by William Mumu Moore and made with support from New Zealand on Air, tells the story of a young Māori boy and his cousins cruising on their bikes, having fun, and enjoying the simple things in life - good kai and good company. But the wairua of the song and video speak to significant themes.

The video represents the importance of whanaungatanga (family connections), manaakitanga (caring and respect) and kaitiakitanga (guardianship of our whenua). Lead singer Jesse Biddle says “for me, the video represents all it is to be a proud Māori. To be proud of where I’m from, to be proud of my people, and to be proud of who I am”.

Filmed on the southern shores of Lake Taupo, an area where half of Lost Tribe Aotearoa whakapapa to, added to the special feeling created in the music video. “Performing live

from the steps of our marae was very empowering,” says the band, “and also sharing songs with whanau who have been unable to come to our live shows was very fun.”

The video is predominantly filmed at Korohe marae (Ngāti Hine); there are also shots from Waihi Marae (Ngāti Turumakina), Tokaanu (Ngāti Kurauia), and Hirangi Marae (Ngāti Tūrangitukua).

The band put out a patai on social media to their whanau and friends to see who would be available and interested in being part of the music video. “The fact that multiple generations were involved in the making of the video is so special.”

Fitting, for a song that is about legacy, connecting with your roots, and inspiring the next generation.

In ‘Lost Generation 2.0’ Lost Tribe Aotearoa takes listeners on a journey through roots reggae, through to upbeat ska into a final crescendo of heavy rock.

Following the release of ‘Shaka’, ‘Lost Generation 2.0’ is the second new single from the band's forthcoming EP ‘Lost & Found’.

Lost Tribe Aotearoa is an 8-piece band from the surfing town of Raglan, New Zealand. You will most likely find at least one of the band surfing at Raglan's local break at any given time. Hailing from all over the Pacific - most of the members being of Tūwharetoa (Māori) descent, as well as Aitutaki (Cook Islands Māori), American and English - their ancestral vibes shine clearly through their music.

‘Lost Generation 2.0’ is out now via all online streaming platforms.

LIVE & LOC A L J UNE F R O M T H E O L D S C H O O L A RT S C E N T R E

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here’s another great line-up for this month’s Live & Local at Raglan Old School Arts Centre.

We have the powerful vocals and song-writing of Joydah Mae, circus clowning from Damian Gordon, poetry from Lynne Wilkins and the Blister Sisters’ irreverent take on well-known songs.

in NZ Circus and co-owner of Circus Aotearoa, will present Wobbly Stools.

Hilariously blending hat manipulation and clowning, this routine is the perfect mix of skill and laughter.

Joydah Mae was discovered at NZ Spirit Festival singing at her stall.

One of the festival directors heard her playing and asked her to sing at the closing ceremony. Joydah had previously kept her own compositions close to her heart, but the community responded with so much gratitude and love that from then she made a decision to continue to share her music, her voice and her heart for all.

The Blister Sisters played in the Live & Local NZ Music Month Special.

They’re back, ukuleles in hand (only just!), with a selection of their favourite songs.

Damian Gordon, a father figure

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Local poet and songwriter Lynne Wilkins has appeared at previous Live & Local concerts in her musical guise.

For this show she will be sharing some of her poetry and spoken word pieces.

Live & Local is possible with the support of Waikato District Creative Communities, Raglan Light & Sound and Mark Frost (Bayley’s Real Estate).

LIVE & LOCAL – JULY Friday July 15, 7:30 pm, Koha entry, doors open 7.00.

Snacks and drinks available.

BUSINESS

R EFR ESHER ON SICK LE AVE ENTITLEM ENTS

B U S I N E S S A DV I C E W I T H D T I L AW Y E R S

B Y J A I M E L O M A S , D I R E C T O R A T D T I L AW Y E R S

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t is that time of year when sickness is looming everywhere. For so long we have been focused on Covid that we have forgotten about all the other winter-time illnesses that make people unwell and require them time away from work to recuperate. For employers this is also a time of year when their businesses are likely to be impacted by employee absences and shortages.

It is important that employers are therefore aware of employee’s legal entitlements around sick leave and managing absences.

K N OW YO UR L AW YE R — JAIM E LO M AS Jaime Lomas is a Director at DTI Lawyers, and alongside Andrea Twaddle, heads the Employment Law Team.

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

With both a specialist Employment Team and a Commercial/Property Team, Jaime and the team at DTI are well placed to meet your legal needs and look forward to working with you.

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From 24 July 2021 employees became entitled to 10 days sick leave entitlement per year. To qualify, employees need to have worked for an employer for at least 6 months in current continuous employment or worked for the employer for six months for: •

an average of 10 hours per week, and

• at least one hour in every week or 40 hours in every month.

All other sick leave entitlements remain unchanged, which includes: • Employees may accumulate up to 20 days of sick leave per year, meaning they can carry over 10 days per year.

• Employers and employees can agree to more than the minimum sick leave entitlements. Any agreement should be included in the employee’s employment agreement.

Sick leave can be taken when an employee or one of their dependent family members or partner/spouse is sick or injured. After three consecutive sick days an employer is entitled to request the employee provide a medical certificate. If the employer has reasonable cause to believe the sick leave is not genuine or requires an employee to provide a medical certificate before three days, the employer will have to pay the

costs of obtaining the medical evidence.

Another issue we commonly see relates to the information (or lack thereof) included in a medical certificate. One way to address this is by having a clause in the employee’s employment agreement which sets out what information should be provided in a medical certificate. Having the ability to require the employee to attend a medical examination with a treatment provider of the employer’s choice (at the employer’s expenses) and the employee providing a signed authorisation that the employer can discuss the results and prognosis with the treatment provider is also advisable, particularly when dealing with frequent intermittent or long-term absences.

As always, it is important that even when an employee is absent from work that employees and employers continue to act in good faith, which requires them to communicate with one another, be responsive and not do anything that is likely to mislead or deceive one another.

The specialist employment law team at DTI Lawyers can assist you in relation to all employment matters. For any further information on employment law queries, please contact Jaime Lomas – jaime@ dtilawyers.co.nz

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YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY HEALTH FORUM What matters to your

COMMUNITY We have a focus on enabling better access to local community health and wellbeing Topics include - Local community feedback, and discussion on the new health system and localities Come along and share your knowledge and experience as we work together on these matters

THESE MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO EVERYONE Raglan and surrounds Thursday 14 July: 10 -11.30am Raglan Town Hall, 41 Bow St, Raglan

ALL W E LCOM E

Restricted visiting for all Waikato DHB hospitals

Whānau and friends play an important role in the wellbeing of patients, however, we are continuing to restrict visitors at our sites to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 along with other winter illnesses like influenza. This is to keep our most vulnerable people safe and to keep our hospitals operating safely.

At this time only key support people are allowed. This is someone who has been identified by the patient to provide necessary emotional and/ or practical support to them during their stay.

Do not visit if you are sick or have any flu-like symptoms.

For those unable to visit, we encourage use of mobile phone or digital technology to keep in contact with your loved ones.

For visiting details check waikatodhb.health.nz/visitors

Keep our emergency department for emergencies A reminder that our emergency department remains open.

However, please do ensure this is used for emergencies only.

Anyone needing immediate or urgent help should seek medical care by calling 111 for an ambulance or going to their nearest hospital emergency department.

If you or a whānau member has a condition that is not urgent or severe call Healthline 0800 611 116 for free health advice or call your GP practice for a clinical appointment.

People at heart Te iwi Ngakaunui

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PR EDATOR FR EE R A NGITA HI

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angitahi has a vision of protecting the ecological values of the land by undertaking extensive native regenerative planting and by being predator-free to help the wildlife flourish and increase the ecological connection between Karioi, Rangitahi and the rest of the Raglan region.

The Rangitahi project has been working closely with the Karioi Project to help reach some of these goals. The Karioi project is a community-led conservation project, and its purpose is to restore our unique coastal forest in Raglan and its native birdlife.

They’re trying to re-create Mount Karioi as a seabird mountain, where thousands of seabirds once thrived, and help Karioi become a sanctuary for forest birds, like kaka, kiwi, and little blue penguin.

Rangitahi peninsula is surrounded by coastal forest and the Whāingaroa harbour, which provide habitat to both terrestrial and marine species. Forest birds like Kākā, Pekapeka (native bats), Ruru, Kererū,

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Tui and Pīwakawaka, are potential residents and may visit or breed on the peninsula with adequate predator control. Shorebirds may also benefit from the insects that are a food source for native birds.

At Rangitahi, we are working with the Karioi project by setting up traps along our walkways and throughout our bushland to help reduce the number of predators such as mice, rats and possums. We also have a ban on domestic cats on the peninsula due to the devastating damage they have on the native birdlife that we are trying to protect and grow.

Everyone can make a difference by trapping invasive predators in their own backyard. Karioi project can help you on this journey through their backyard hub, where they come and visit you to offer trapping advice, they also have traps at subsidised prices.

Check out their website, where they have a wealth of information, and you can find out ways to be a part of this amazing project. www.karioiproject.co.nz

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ainui Construction has some stunning homes already completed in Rangitahi, and have many more coming up. We caught up with Haden & Hayley Vink, the directors of this local powerhouse team.

How long has Wainui Construction been operating?

Wainui Construction was born in 2017 out of a desire to see all aspects of our projects completed from concept and design through to completion. In that time our team @architects_IG_handle has grown and today includes; Project Managers, qualified Builders, Apprentices and Labourers who take great care and pride with each high-quality Wainui build. Our parent company, Wainui Environmental, has been operating in

Raglan as a Civil/ Environmental Engineering and Planning consultancy since 2011.

What is your process when working with a new client?

We have been privileged to work with clients who come to us with a strong vision of what they are wanting to achieve and then allow us to turn those visions into reality.

Our job is made that much easier when our clients share the same desire for a high-quality finish that we pride ourselves on. We are also a member of Master Builders NZ meaning our clients are protected by guarantees and customised building contracts.

One of the fundamental starting points for any build is to understand our client's budget and balancing that against their desired end product. Understanding the budget from day one helps to ensure the project runs as smoothly as possible.

We are also grateful for the expertise of Tane Cox of Red Architecture who is on-hand and quick to let our clients know if their vision matches their budget.

Do you have any tips on building at the moment and how to minimise any construction delays?

There will be delays in the current building climate.

We are acutely aware of the stress that the last couple of years has put on everyone in our industry and have found kindness and understanding really does make a difference.

Plan, plan and plan some more. A solid product selection suite upfront will save you frustration down the track. We would recommend developing a relationship with your builder as your design evolves.

It’s important to remember variations during the build process can be costly. Every bit of planning and reviewing of your design prior to going for building consent will save you money and minimise potential clashes down the track. In saying that, some changes are absolutely worth it and there will always be unforeseen challenges to work through on any project.

Where can we find out more about your business and see your work?

Head over to our website, www.wainuiconstruction. co.nz where you can find more information on our recent projects or follow us on Instagram to track the progress of our various projects on-the-go.

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BESPOK E DESIGN WITH CR A F TED CONCR ETE A N D R E W B R A D B U RY F RO M L O C A L B U S I N E S S C R A F T E D C O N C R E T E S H A R E S H I S PA S S I O N F O R B E A U T I F U L C O N C R E T E D E S I G N

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n this month's Local Rag, we caught up with Andrew from Crafted Concrete to hear about his bespoke handmade concrete items.

Tell us about your business.

At Crafted Concrete we create bespoke handmade concrete items for the home. I work closely with clients to design and create pieces that are unique for them and locally made in Raglan.

When did you open and why did you decide to start a concrete business?

I started in my garage in 2020, in June 2021 I moved into my current workshop at 12-1 Nau Mai Rd. I have

25J Violet Street Raglan Captivating views, close to town and beach and on the bus route to Hamilton and Raglan schools - this townhouse has it all! The open plan kitchen, dining and living enjoy picturesque views of the harbour. A sun-drenched, north-facing deck offers that extra opportunity to relax on and enjoy these marvelous views. This light-filled home offers two double bedrooms each with built-in wardrobes and there are plenty of options for storage throughout the home. The centrally located heat pump warms or cools the entire home. A single, lined garage provides internal access. All within walking distance to town and the water’s edge. Currently tenanted, very well cared for and maintained.

rwraglan.co.nz/RAG30142 Raglan Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)

always enjoyed doing something creative. After making a countertop for my own kitchen, I discovered a method of creating a lighter and stronger concrete product. Following some work experience with a company in Auckland and lots of research, I decided that it would be great to be able to offer this product in Raglan and provide an alternative to timber, stainless steel or engineered stone as options for countertops.

What are the concrete services that you provide?

We make countertop vanity sinks, custom made vanities with integral sinks cast in, countertops for kitchen and island surfaces, outdoor BBQ surfaces and table tops and fireplace hearths. Pretty much

FOR SALE $850,000

View Please see website for open home times or call for a private viewing

Julie Hanna 027 441 8964

anything is achievable with concrete so I am open to other projects.

Do you specialise?

I specialise in glass fibre reinforced concrete (GFRC) which enables me to create light and strong pieces, weighing about a third of a traditional concrete countertop. I have the ability to create a fine elegant look or a more substantial, solid look.

How can people get in touch?

I can be reached on 021855019. Please call and we can arrange a visit to the workshop and showroom at 12-1 Nau Mai Rd. Visit Crafted Concrete on Instagram, Facebook and www.craftedconcrete.co.nz

5 Simon Road Raglan

FOR SALE

A charming rustic cottage privately located at the end of a treelined driveway. This quaint cottage offers three bedrooms, two bathrooms including the master with ensuite. Enjoy water views from your kitchen window. From the open plan dining and lounge take in the tapestry of grassy spacious lawn, gardens and fruit trees. Enjoy the centrally located wood burner, which provides comfort and ambiance. Bifold windows open up the entire living space to the garden. Hints of old-world charm flow throughout the house including some stained glass window features, wooden joinery and native timber flooring. The grounds are level, well planted and established comprising 809sqm. Great opportunity.

rwraglan.co.nz/RAG30131 Raglan Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)

$890,000

View Please see website for open home times or call for a private viewing

Julie Hanna 027 441 8964

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RURAL | LIFESTYLE | RESIDENTIAL

RAGLAN 1549 Whaanga Road

$690,000

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

This section is 8025m2, giving you space for a family lifestyle home and the landscaping to go with it. All rooms are sure to have fantastic views of either the ocean or the mountainous rural scenery. This truly is a breathtaking spot to be able to come home to.

The driveway has been constructed. Areas of covenanted and tracked native bush, habitat for abundant bird life, are all around you in this amazing location.

Enjoy the Raglan lifestyle and it's many recreational activities. From the section you can take walks to Ruapuke beach, fish off the rocks, have a surf. Raglan is also well known for it's fantastic local eateries and warm community. Everything you need is right there, and Hamilton is an easy commute for work or shopping.

There are no other Ruapuke sections currently on the market so do not miss the opportunity to secure this prime Ruapuke lifestyle opportunity. For more information or to make an appointment to view contact Richard Thomson today.

GST Inclusive

VIEW

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Richard Thomson M 027 294 8625 E richard.thomson@pggwrightson.co.nz

pggwre.co.nz/HAM32446

RAGLAN 3578 State Highway 23

$675,000

GST Inclusive

Big Rural Views Here is a chance to own a gently rolling, ridge top bare block with a sunny and easy building site on 1ha more or less.

You have your own vantage point here, with big sky views and rural vistas in all directions, from the rolling fields to the North of the neighbouring farms to the majestic sweep of the distant wind farm to the SE/E. With a SH 23 address, you might think traffic noise will be an issue, but the elevated site is hidden away and well above the traffic. The vendor will be forming and tarsealing the drive right to the sections boundary 350m from the road, with new fencing and power to the boundary. A portion of the section will have native planting

completed and fully fenced. It's such a good start for your new rural adventure, it leaves only the planning and construction of your new home to do.

VIEW

By Appointment Only

There is plenty of room for a pony or young stock, a home orchard and big shed. The block is just 1km from Te Uku store, fuel, coffee and the school bus runs, and 6km to Raglan. Your new lifestyle will have all the pleasures of rural living, with local amenities so handy.

Hamilton is an easy compute from this location.

Richard Thomson M 027 294 8625 E richard.thomson@pggwrightson.co.nz

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NEW LISTING

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533 Wainui Road, Raglan Prime Location for Surfers & Beachlovers Feel the earth and energy of this home with the eco friendly mud brick constriction and warmth of Rewarewa floors. North facing, the sun shines into the kitchen and open plan living area which leads out to the lush flat lawn.

On the second level there’s two bedrooms, a large second living space ideal for an office as well as a balcony. A huge bonus here at rear is ‘The Surf Shack’ offering a selfcontained accommodation which has been very popular on Airbnb. The 987m2 site is made private with mature native and fruit trees. Your soul will appreciate being so close to the surf beaches and points, yet still just minutes to conveniences of Raglan township.

Price Contact Email View

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$1,255,000 Kyle Leuthart - 021 903 309 kleuthart.raglan@ljhooker.co.nz SUN at 11 - 11:30am ljhooker.co.nz/3KRHFG

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Just The BEST Views Over Raglan!

This sought after lifestyle location has just the BEST views over the harbour, Karioi mountain, Raglan township, out to ocean and the rolling waves of the bar.

A second entry via Somerset Lane, down a tree lined driveway leads to the home and attractive flat lawns and gardens which have been lovingly planted. The comfortable rustic single storey 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home sits on 2.5 acres with magnificent views from every window, plus a separate modern double garage and 2 bay shed. This property is so scenic and private it seems miles away from anywhere, but it’s only 5 minutes drive to the bustling cafes, beaches and amenities of Raglan.

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Simply Luxury Living in the Heart of Town Price

Auction 23.07.22 at 1pm

Contact Kyle Leuthart - 021 903 309 Email

kleuthart.raglan@ljhooker.co.nz

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Sun 2 - 2:45pm ljhooker.co.nz/ 3MBHFG

Built to a high spec and architecturally designed, this near new spacious coastal apartment is superbly positioned near the heart of the township. The 169m2 generous floor area comprises 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms with a high stud internal access double garage. Simplicity and style is the theme here with a chique timeless interior, designer kitchen with premium appliances, floor to ceiling tiled bathrooms, ducted heating and air con plus a security system . Continue as top end holiday accommodation or immerse yourself here permanently enjoying all that this luxury property and prime location has to offer.

NEW LISTING

Price Contact Email View

OPEN HOME

$2,150,000 Kyle Leuthart - 021 903 309 kleuthart.raglan@ljhooker.co.nz SUN 1 - 1:45pm ljhooker.co.nz/3J7HFG

Lot 419 The Sanctuary, Rangitahi Large Site with Water Views This prime large site is located in the very popular Stage 3 of Rangitahi subdivision, ‘The Sanctuary’, which is nearing completion with title due shortly. The 901m2 of land area has plenty of appeal and options to design your dream home, with very nice rural and mountain views as well some great inner harbour views from the building platform which can not be built out. The owners have concept plans commissioned by Classic Builders for a 4 bedroom 2 bathroom, home with double garage which are complimentary to a new owner. There will be electricity and high speed internet at the boundary for easy connection. Viewings are by appointment.

Price $530,000 Contact Kyle Leuthart - 021 903 309 Email kleuthart.raglan@ljhooker.co.nz ljhooker.co.nz/3JBHFG View

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Prime Easy Contoured Section This prime near flat section has title issued and is located in the very popular Stage 3 of Rangitahi, ‘The Plateau’, which is the most central elevated area of Rangitahi featuring some of the best views on the peninsula. The 415m2 site enjoys views of the inner Raglan harbour, Karioi mountain and the surrounding farmland. With the easy building platform you can design your dream home here without the big expense of retaining. Build to a second level and really soak in the views on offer or if you are looking toward retirement and a single level home then this is a perfect option. For more information on this great place to live www.rangitahi.co.nz.

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1 Sunshine Rise, Raglan As Cute As Can Be Price

$795,000

Contact Kyle Leuthart - 021 903 309 Email

kleuthart.raglan@ljhooker.co.nz

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Sun 12 - 12:30pm ljhooker.co.nz/ 3M9HFG

Kiwi bach, first home, rental investment or retirement abode, this property provides an affordable answer to all of these options. Located in a quiet cul-de-sac within 5 minutes walk to the Lorenzen Bay waterfront, this cute 2 bedroom character cottage is set on a flat section with attached single garage. The bedrooms are both doubles with wardrobes and the bathroom has a shower and a bath and there’s a separate toilet. The northfacing sunny aspect of the home makes the living areas light and airy and there is a heat pump for winter warmth. Lorenzen Bay is a scenic place to reside offering great swimming, watersports and coastal living.

Price $499,000 Contact Kyle Leuthart - 021 903 309 Email kleuthart.raglan@ljhooker.co.nz ljhooker.co.nz/3KZHFG View

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*NB Boundary lines on photos are approximate & merely a guide. All information contained herein is gathered from sources we deem reliable. However we cannot guarantee or give any warranty about the information provided. Interested parties must solely rely upon their own enquiries.

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Raglan 123 Greenslade Road Hilltop town- meets- country lifestyle.

If you think the grass is greener on the other side of the fence, come and check this place out. It's greener all around. A wide expanse of grass that opens up a world of possibilities and you'll be on top of that world as a result. Raglan's harbour waters aren't far away to the north and a cycle path is virtually just outside the gate. With 8830sqm (more or less), and zoned residential 9a, development is possible, subject to council resource consent and with appropriate due diligence.

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Price by Negotiation View by appointment Graham Rope 021 222 7427 graham.rope@bayleys.co.nz SUCCESS REALTY LIMITED, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008

bayleys.co.nz/2313529

Immaculate home and sleepout This immaculate cedar clad modern home is neatly positioned in the ever popular and family orientated niche of Flax Cove. The modern home features a good-sized open plan kitchen, dining and lounge which connects seamlessly with the deck. The three double bedrooms are tucked away from the living areas and the master bedroom has its own ensuite.

There is a good-sized family bathroom, separate laundry and toilet. A major highlight is the insulated and powered 16 sqm (more or less) sleepout.

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For Sale View by appointment Mark Frost 022 150 2244 mark.frost@bayleys.co.nz Graham Rope 021 222 7427 graham.rope@bayleys.co.nz SUCCESS REALTY LIMITED, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008

bayleys.co.nz/2313366

SOLD

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Raglan 73B Maungatawhiri road

Raglan 5A Violet Street

When only the best views will do!

If only the best views will do, this is the opportunity for you! What a perfect spot to build your grand designs masterpiece and live happily ever after! This large parcel of freehold land consisting of 1.7 hectares (more or less), overlooks Raglan and boasts unbeatable views of the Tasman Sea and Mt Karioi.

Location here is also premium being only 5 minutes drive to Raglan town. A huge, flat building platform is all ready in place, enjoying all day sun and some of best sunsets in NZ.

bayleys.co.nz/2313606

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Auction (unless sold prior) 11am, Thu 28 Jul 2022 96 Ulster Street, Hamilton Phone for viewing times Stephen O'Byrne 021 969 848 stephen.obyrne@bayleys.co.nz Michelle O'Byrne 021 969 878 michelle.obyrne@bayleys.co.nz

You can't help but love this classic kiwi Bach from the good old days. Lovingly updated with modern touches like insulation, double glazing, new roof, and a fresh coat of paint but it's not new and flash, it's how a Bach should be. A special place to make memories without worrying about being precious! Let kids be kids, young and old, and play backyard cricket, volleyball, bull rush and pitch tents on the massive lawns, like we used to do.

For Sale View by appointment Stephen O'Byrne 021 969 848 stephen.obyrne@bayleys.co.nz Michelle O'Byrne 021 969 878 michelle.obyrne@bayleys.co.nz

SUCCESS REALTY LIMITED, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008

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Asking Price $515,000 Phone for viewing times Mark Frost 022 150 2244 mark.frost@bayleys.co.nz

Asking Price $505,000 Phone for viewing times Mark Frost 022 150 2244 mark.frost@bayleys.co.nz

SUCCESS REALTY LIMITED, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

SUCCESS REALTY LIMITED, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

Easy flat section for your new home

Easy contour building platform

101 Rangitahi Road

Lot 416 Rangitahi Peninsula

If you're after a good-sized blank canvas to build your forever home in the relaxing Rangitahi Peninsula, then look no further. This nice sized 473 sqm (more or less) section with views of Mount Karioi, will allow you to design and build your dream home with great proximity to the water or use the concept plans available.

This 483 sqm (more or less) flat contoured section will provide the perfect platform for you to design and build your new home or holiday bach right in the heart of the plateau.

The position and shape of the section will allow you to design your home to have a warming north facing aspect across the living areas which can flow effortlessly with the private outdoor entertaining area.

bayleys.co.nz/2313475

bayleys.co.nz/2313608

Raglan

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Asking Price $550,000 Phone for viewing times Mark Frost 022 150 2244 mark.frost@bayleys.co.nz

Price by Negotiation Phone for viewing times Mark Frost 022 150 2244 mark.frost@bayleys.co.nz

Lot 338 Rangitahi Peninsula

SUCCESS REALTY LIMITED, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

Lot 449 Rangitahi Peninsula

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Relaxing views from your new home

Plan your new home today If you're after a good-sized blank canvas to build your dream home or holiday bach in the relaxing Rangitahi Peninsula, then look no further.

This nice sized 491 sqm (more or less) section with views of Mount Karioi, will allow you to design and build your dream home with great proximity to the water and a great community feeling.

If you're after an elevated large section with a relaxing outlook to build your forever home in the relaxing Rangitahi Peninsula, then look no further.

This attractive sized 773 sqm (more or less) section with tranquil views north towards the Raglan harbour will allow you to design and build your dream home with great proximity to the water in a sought-after location at the peninsula.

bayleys.co.nz/2313510

SUCCESS REALTY LIMITED, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

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Raglan 25 Rangitahi Road North Point Residences, Rangitahi Construction is almost complete at Northpoint Residence.

The six architecturally designed townhouses feature two-bedroom layouts, each with a double carport and private court yard. North Point Residences can offer you the perfect low maintenance home, coastal bach or investment opportunity. Weekend or holiday time will be super relaxing. You are only a short walk or bike ride to the vibrant town hub.

bayleys.co.nz/2312063

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Asking Price $900,000 Phone for viewing times Mark Frost 022 150 2244 mark.frost@bayleys.co.nz SUCCESS REALTY LIMITED, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008

Large premier waterfront section Be quick to secure one of the last premier waterfront sections here at the stunning Rangitahi Peninsula, a homely destination that promises beauty, nature, simplicity, and your own private coastal retreat. Take hold of the opportunity now to design and build your forever coastal home or family holiday Bach on this prime "Sanctuary" waterfront section where you can capture 180-degree views of the water below and glistening sunsets across the harbour from the comfort of your bedroom.

1,015sqm Asking Price $1,200,000 Phone for viewing times Mark Frost 022 150 2244 mark.frost@bayleys.co.nz SUCCESS REALTY LIMITED, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008

bayleys.co.nz/2313472

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If you're after a substantial blank canvas to build your forever home in the relaxing Rangitahi Peninsula, then look no further.

Asking Price $595,000 Phone for viewing times Mark Frost 022 150 2244 mark.frost@bayleys.co.nz

House of the year category winners McIndoe Construction is proud to present a stunning high quality family home in the ever-popular Rangitahi peninsula.

Asking Price $1,350,000 Phone for viewing times Mark Frost 022 150 2244 mark.frost@bayleys.co.nz

This generous 1157 sqm (more or less) section with views of Mount Karioi, will allow you to immediately design and build your dream home with ease.

Opportunities to build a smaller secondary dwelling on this flat section are also possible.

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All the hard work has been done and construction is ready to go - you also have the option of adding your own personal touches to make it your own.

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Residential, commercial, rural and lifestyle – we deliver the best results. Get in touch: Stephen O’Byrne 021 969 848 stephen.obyrne@bayleys.co.nz

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CL A SSIFIEDS Meeting Dates for July/August 2022 The following meetings will be held during July and August 2022. All meetings will be held at the Waikato District Council, 15 Galileo Street, Ngaruawahia unless otherwise stated.

COUNCIL Waikato District Council

Monday, 15 August, 9.30am

COUNCIL COMMITTEES Infrastructure

Monday, 8 August 2022, 9.30am

Policy & Regulatory Tuesday, 12 July 2022, 9.30am (Extraordinary – to consider Medium Density Plan Change – Audio visual conference) Policy & Regulatory

Monday, 1 August 2022, 9.30am

Proposed District Plan Sub-Committee

Every Tuesday in August 2022, 9.30am to 4.00pm

Infrastructure

Monday, 8 August 2022, 9.30am

Strategy & Finance

Wednesday, 3 August 2022, 9.30am

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Monday, 4 July 2022, 7.30pm Tamahere Community Centre, 21 Devine Road, Tamahere

Onewhero-Tuakau Community Board

Tuesday, 19 July 2022, 6.00pm Board Room, Tuakau Memorial Hall, George Street, Tuakau

Meremere Community Committee

Thursday, 21 July 2022, 7.00pm Meremere Community Hall, Heather Green Ave, Meremere

Ngaruawahia Community Board

Tuesday, 26 July 2022, 6.00pm Committee Rooms 1 and 2, 15 Galileo St, Ngaruawahia

Raglan Community Board

Wednesday, 27 July 2022, 1.30pm The Supper Room, Town Hall, Bow St, Raglan

Taupiri Community Board

Monday, 1 August 2022, 6.00pm Memorial Hall, Greenlane Road, Taupiri

Tamahere Community Committee

Monday, 1 August 2022, 7.30pm Tamahere Community Centre, 21 Devine Road, Tamahere

Pokeno Community Committee

Monday, 1 August 2022, 7.00pm Pokeno Community Hall, Cnr Great South Road and Market Street, Pokeno

Huntly Community Board

Tuesday, 2 August 2022, 6.00pm Riverside Room, Civic Centre, Main Street, Huntly

Te Kauwhata Community Committee

Wednesday, 3 August 2022, 7.00pm St John Hall, 4 Baird Ave, Te Kauwhata

Onewhero-Tuakau Community Board

Tuesday, 30 August 2022, 6.00pm Board Room, Tuakau Memorial Hall, George Street, Tuakau

OTHER DECISION-MAKING BODIES Waters Governance Board

Tuesday, 19 July 2022, 10am Committee Rooms 1 and 2

Waikato Rapatu River Trust - Waikato District Council Joint Management Committee

Wednesday, 10 August 2022, 10am Waikato-Tainui, Hiinau Boardroom, 2 Bryce St, Hamilton

Waters Governance Board

Tuesday, 30 August 2022, 10am Committee Rooms 1 and 2

NOTE: COVID-19 UPDATE The Council’s focus is very much on ensuring our communities, elected members and staff are safe.

With the recent developments around Coronavirus (COVID-19), please avoid attending public meetings if you are sick or are in a vulnerable group (e.g., over 60, immune-compromised). If attending a public meeting, maintain social distancing rules. We may need to change venues for, or cancel, meetings at short notice to comply with Ministry of Health guidance. Information will be updated on our website.

Note: In the event that the business is not concluded on the advertised date, the meeting may be continued on a later scheduled date.

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Consultation opens on ambitious plan for public transport Waikato Regional Council is responsible for the planning, management and provision of public transport in the region.

We’ve just released an ambitious plan for the future of public transport services in the Waikato, which we’re now seeking feedback on. For people wanting to hear more about it and ask questions, we’ll be holding two webinars this month: • Regional focus: 6pm on Tuesday, 19 July • Metro focus (Hamilton and neighbouring towns): 6pm on Wednesday, 20 July.

To read the draft plan, make a submission and register for the webinars, go to waikatoregion.govt.nz/rptp.

Submissions close at 5pm on Friday, 29 July 2022

Notice of herbicide spraying Waikato Regional Council advises that under Resource Consent 124871 spraying of pest plants growing in aquatic and semi-aquatic locations will continue over the next three months.

Pest plants to be sprayed are listed in the Regional Pest Management Plan and include (but are not limited to): alligator weed, Manchurian wild rice, sagittaria, Senegal tea, spartina and yellow flag iris. Herbicides to be used are haloxyfop, imazapyr, metsulfuron-methyl and triclopyr. Application method is location dependent and may be by helicopter, gun and hose, mistblower or knapsack.

Agendas and minutes for meetings are available at www.waikatodistrict.govt.nz/your-council.

Operational areas are spread throughout the region and include (but are not limited to):

This notice is given under section 46 of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987.

• Lakes Whangape and Waikare

Adoption of the Annual Plan 2022/23 and Fees and Charges

• Te Otamanui Lagoon

In accordance with section 95 of the Local Government Act 2002, at its meeting on 30 June 2022 the Waikato District Council adopted the Annual Plan 2022/23 and made minor amendments to the Fees and Charges 2021-2024.

The Annual Plan sets Council’s budget for the year, explaining how Council will fund projects, activities and services identified for that year. The Annual Plan 2022/23 represents year 2 of the Long Term Plan 2021-2031. Council also amended its Fees and Charges as part of the Annual Plan process.

You can view the Annual Plan and the Fees and Charges documents online at www.waikatodistrict.govt.nz and hard copies will shortly be available to view at our offices and libraries.

• Waihou, Piako and Ohinemuri rivers • Waikato River (from Horotiu to Port Waikato) • Whangamarino and Maramarua rivers • numerous smaller urban and rural sites.

Spraying is weather dependent and will occur during daylight hours on any day, including weekends but excluding public holidays.

G J Ion Chief Executive

For more information or to request to be notified visit www.waikatoregion.govt.nz/aquaticspraying or call Waikato Regional Council’s biosecurity pest plants team on 0800 800 401.

0800 492 452 www.waikatodistrict.govt.nz www.facebook.com/WaikatoDistrictCouncil

Occupiers who have already requested to be notified will be contacted prior to spraying.

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DRY MANUKA FIREWOOD. Free delivery Raglan wide. $200 cu Ph 0274761549

Services Offered FLUE CLEANING AND SAFETY INSPECTIONS $125.

Also repairs and installations Phone Mark on 021457342 or 07 8298103.

FRUIT TREES NEED PRUNING? Dean is back in Raglan for the season. 20yrs experience Stone, pip and citrus All jobs considered Phone 021 217 4491

Public Notices

RAGLAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AGM Thursday 28th July 2022. To be held at Raglan Community House meeting room at 6pm. All welcome.

RSVP: info@ raglanchamber.co.nz

Houses Wanted for removal Great prices offered

Call today: 07 847 1760

The Yard

THE TANIWHA OF TE AKAU - WORKS INSPIRED BY A SPECIAL PLACE DURING UNUSUAL TIMES- New works by Noa Noa von Bassewitz or Limited edition wood block prints Noa Noa von Bassewitz, Opening night Event. Saturday 16th from 4pm-6pm. Runs 16-23 July 2022, La Petite Gallerie, 19c Bow Street, Raglan, Gallery open daily from 11am. IG @tamanoanoa, www. tamanoanoa.com, Ph 0272716020 for private viewings.

music Cafe

dinner & hangs* ticketed shows Fri 8th July Sat 9th July

WED 13 JUL RAGLAN RAMBLERS 9am from James St near Wallis St - Horotiu-Ngāruawāhia – bring lunch

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MUSIC AT THE YOT: THE JOHNNYS (OZ) EDDIE & THE DREAMERS, SOUTHERN DIPLOMATS SATURDAY JULY 9, Australian Cowpunk legends, The Johnnys, return to NZ this July 2022. Celebrating 40 years of touring and recording.

MUROKI LIVE @ THE YOT CLUB, RAGLAN, SATURDAY JUY 23. MUROKI hits the road on the Introducing tour with July dates around the country.

multi instrumentalist producer

Fri 15 July Fri 22 July Sat 30 July

Sat 19th Aug

BREX* DJ ATMOSPHERE*

M A S A Y A album tour 2022 A R A H I

Theres nothing like it Piano Tour pouring heart and soul over the keys of this exquisite snow white baby grand piano.

RAGLAN AREA SCHOOL: YOUTH MENTOR VACANCY - JULY 2022 An exciting opportunity has opened up for a motivated and energetic adult to join our Pastoral Kura Tuakana(Year 7-10) team at Raglan Area School. The position is between 15 - 20 hours per week, starting Term 3, 2022. The successful applicant will provide mentor support to individual students and/or small groups. The following skills are basic requirements to be able to fulfil this role:

CONTACT US TO ADVERTISE

A RT - E V E N T S - C O M M U N I T Y ECONOMIES FOR PEOPLE NOT PROFIT Saturday 23 July 10 am to 12 noon A facilitated workshop/ conversation with Bryan & Jo Innes from Living Economies on new economic approaches Register timebank@whaingaroa.org.nz

For Sale F I R E W O O D DRY, DELIVERED Trailerload: Pine $195 / Mac $200/ Blackwood $210/ Gum $215 Phone 021 0771524

WH AT’S ON

• Can confidently work with Youth ages 12 - 14 in a school setting • Is culturally responsive and has an understanding of Te Ao Maaori • Can demonstrate flexibility and adapt to a range of behavioural needs • Have a mature approach to role modelling our Kura values of Manaakitanga / Whanaungatanga / Kaitiakitanga / Poutama, at Raglan Area School If you think you can make a difference in the lives of our rangatahi and believe you have the skills to create meaningful connections, then this role is for you.

Please email a brief cover letter and CV, including names and contact details of at least one, preferably two referees to Louisa Barham principal@raglanarea.school.nz by 3.00 pm Monday 18th July 2022.

WHAT’S ON @ THE OLD SCHOOL

5 S T E WA RT S T R E E T, R AG L A N

EVENTS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF KEY TEAM MEMBERS: CHECK OUR WEBSITE TO CONFIRM RAGLAN FILM FESTIVAL 2022 Film nominations open until 2pm Monday 19 Sept (films to be submitted

by Monday 17 October). Enter online https://www. raglanartscentre.co.nz/rff/ EXHIBITION – TILL MONDAY 18 JULY Matariki interactive art installation, curated by Elisabeth Denis.

Open weekdays 10am-2pm plus Sunday 10 July 10am2pm. Also featuring Matariki-inspired work by our Term 2 After-school Art Young Artists, curated by Rodrigo Hill.

RAGLAN CREATIVE MARKET – SUNDAY 10 JULY 10am – 2pm at the Old School Arts Centre on Stewart St. For more info - www.raglanmarket.com OPEN MIC POETRY NIGHT – SUNDAY 10 JULY Sign up on the door, 6.30pm. Koha entry.

LIVE AND LOCAL – FRIDAY 15 JULY A showcase for local performers, from songwriters to comedy. This month featuring Lynne Wilkins, Wobbly Stools, Joydah Mae, Blister Sisters. 7.30-9pm, doors open 7pm. Koha entry.

Licensed bar and café open.

MUSIC AT THE OLD SCHOOL – FRIDAY 22 JULY AJ Hickling aka Piano Busker, Northern Tour. 6.30pm, doors open 6pm. Free entry, donation requested on leaving.

EXCITE CHILDREN’S ART CLASSES Starting 29 July, 10 weeks, Fridays after school. For more details go to www. exciteacademy.co.nz/neighbourhood-classes CLAYTIME PLUS HAND-BUILDING FOR ADULTS 4-week programme with Justine Davies | Mon 1 Aug – 22 Aug | 6pm – 8pm | $120 RCAC+Clay members $140 RCAC members $160 non-members | Membership, 3kg clay + bisque firing included, glaze firing extra | Bookings essential www.raglanartscentre.co.nz/workshops AFTER-SCHOOL ART CLASSES TERM 3 2022 Theme – Bee Friendly | 8-week programme | Mon 1 Aug – 19 Sept, Wed 3 Aug – 21 Sept | 3.30pm – 5pm | $95 first child/$85 sibling | All materials included | Bookings essential www.raglanartscentre.co.nz/workshops POTTERY WHEEL WORKSHOP SERIES FOR ADULTS 6-week programme with Sarah Bing | Thursdays 4 Aug – 8 Sept | 7pm – 9.30pm | $250 RCAC+Clay members $270 RCAC members $290 non-members | 10 kg clay included, firing and glazing extra | Bookings essential www. raglanartscentre.co.nz/workshops

REGULAR EVENTS

M OVIES AT THE OLD SCHOOL WHETŪ MĀRAMA: BRIGHT STAR

(Exempt | 90 mins) Sun 17 July 4.30pm – presented by director Toby Mills. Entry by koha Sat 23 July 5pm Sat 23 July 8pm Normal entry price

DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA

(PG | 125 mins) Sat 16 July 5pm Sun 7 Aug 4.30pm

5 St ewa r t St , Ra g l a n BENEDICTION (M | 137 mins) Sat 16 July 8pm Sun 21 Aug 4.30pm

WALL-E – WEC SCREENING (G | 98 mins) Sun 24 July 1pm Sun 24 July 4pm All tickets $3 from Whāingaroa Environment Centre

SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF KEY TEAM CHECK WEBSITE TO CONFIRM MASKS ARE REQUIRED ON ARRIVAL FOR ALL MOVIE SESSIONS

Raglan Filmmakers’ Club Monthly on 1st Tues, 6-7pm Ragtimers Ukulele Group Weekly on Wed, 4pm Clay Shed Members’ Night Weekly on Wed, 5-7pm Karioi Quilters Monthly on 2nd Thurs 10.30am Raglan Art Group Monthly on 1st Fri, 10am Backgammon Club Monthly on last Fri, 6pm

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