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RUSSELL RIKI Kaumatua Russell Riki shares his mataora story - wearing his Māoritanga with pride

UKRAINIAN FAMILY FIND SOLACE IN RAGLAN Family who fled war-torn Ukraine speak to the Local Rag about their journey and finding their feet in Raglan.

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CONTENTS 4-5

Russell Riki: Wearing his Māoritanga with pride

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Family who fled war-torn Ukraine find solace in ‘beautiful’ Raglan

ALL UNDER THE SAME SKY a Children’s Community Dance Project

9 Raglan Theatre Academy presents: Harry Potter 10

Living Nature beauty at the Herbal Dispensary

Talking About Mental Health: Patte Randal

Soil to Supper, Stories from Science Night

Small Gestures: Gloria Swanson Room # 3

Live & Local November

Thinking Outside the Box to First Home Ownership

New Art Column: Art Attack by Sarah Bing

Raglan Old School Arts Centre Monster Garage Sale

Raglan Golf Club Championship Final

Raglan Karioi Trail returns this December

New Zealand Backs Moratorium on Deep Sea Mining Amid Mining Company's Push to Open Up Pacific

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Rangitahi Peninsula Update

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WE A R ING HIS M ĀOR ITA NGA WITH PR IDE B Y J A N I N E J AC K S O N

Russell Riki pictured on the day he received his mataora which occurred during the same weekend as Koroneihana - the celebration of the reign of Māori monarch Kiingi Tuheitia Pōtatau Te Wherowhero VII. Images by Fe Rooney.

ussell Riki doesn’t take his role as the local kaumatua lightly.

Not only does he feel the weight of his community, both Māori and Pākehā, but always at his side are his ancestors. He now wears his pride in his whakapapa front and centre with a mataora (full facial tattoo) he received the same weekend as Koroneihana - the celebration of the reign of Māori monarch Kiingi Tuheitia Pōtatau Te Wherowhero VII. An auspicious time for Tainui to kawemate (remember lost loved ones), and when politics are debated, Russell, 62, chose local artist Simon Te Wheoro as ringataa (tattooist) for the eight-hour sitting at Poihakena Marae. “I meant to get this done when I turned 50 and the only reason I declined was because I felt I didn’t have the right because I’d married outside of the tribe,” he says. For the past 10 years it has been on his mind. He had encouraged many women who came to him seeking advice about getting their moko kauae; advising them to talk to the spirits of their ancestors and family. 4 | Raglan Chronicle Magazine Issue November 2022

The seed of wanting his mataora started to grow stronger and stronger, and he finally heeded his own advice.

Māori was the family’s first language and as the eldest son there was an expectation that he would learn the old traditions to keep them alive.

Covid saw plans for his mataora ceremony postponed until this year on his birthday on 21 August, which falls during Koroneihana. Russell chose Poihakena Marae because that was where he first stood in front of the Māori Queen at age 27.

Spending much of his younger years with the tribal elders, Russell learnt the old ways by osmosis, as he says; everything was oral and nothing was written down.

“This day is something my children, their offspring and my friends will remember for the rest of their lives,” he says. Whaingaroa rangatira Wetinimahikai from Rakaunui Paa was Russell’s last tupuna (ancestor) to walk amongst the elders who were adorned with mataora and moko kauae. Mahikai, who died in 1899, could recite back 20 generations of his whakapapa. Russell grew up with his grandparents on their farm at Waikaretu, between Raglan and Port Waikato. They moved to Rakaunui Paa in Raglan for his grandfather Kuru Riki Wahanga to live his final years on tupuna land. Russell was a young teenager at the time and this was a very different place from Waikaretu where he had spoken little English.

“The old people would be chanting and I would just be around caring for them and always listening.” At 15 years old, Russell ran off to Wellington to escape an arranged marriage proposed by the elders. Reluctant to return as he knew he had shamed the tribe, it was his grandmother’s death a year and a half later that drew him back home. He didn’t stay long, moving to Auckland and then Palmerston North where he met his wife Marianne Foster on his 21st birthday. Bringing her home to introduce her to the family didn’t go too well; his grandfather didn’t accept the relationship to a Pākehā. Russell went back to Palmerston North with Marianne to start a family but a year later the elders had convinced his grandfather to take Russell back, and to accept his wife.

Russell at the Hauora Taiwhenua Rural Health Network's national conference held in Christchurch.

Russell visiting the Beehive to launch the amalgamation of Hauora Taiwhenua Rural Health Network. Top right image by Geraldine Burns.

Returning with Marianne, baby daughter Koriana and son Russell Wahangaoterangi, four more sons were to follow – Roydon Te Hau, Manaaki, Turanga and Wharara - and Russell once more undertook learning the old ways of his people.

Along with trust members Koriana Riki, Louise Middlemiss (Te Ao Marama), Sandra Geange (Noa) and Carolyn Enting (Huia), Russell is looking for funding channels in order to host the wananga free of charge.

At the tangihanga of his grandfather Kuru Riki Wahanga, Russell was thrust into a major oratory role when he was just 27.

As well as representing his iwi Ngāti Māhanga, Ngāti Tāhinga and Ngāti Hauā, Russell is the kaumatua and cultural advisor for the Raglan Medical Centre, the Raglan Museum and the Hauora Taiwhenua Rural Health Network.

The late Māori Queen Te Arikinui Dame Te Atairangikaahu was paying her respects at Poihakena when a kuia gave Russell a nudge with her walking stick. “Very few people get a chance to stand up for the first time in their own house in front of the Māori Queen. Out of respect to her, and to my granddad because he died, I stood up in front of her and that’s when the word was said - e hinga tete-kura e ara ana tete-kura – when one falls another rises.” Keeping alive the old ways is Russell’s driving force. He established a trust called Wahangaoterangi in the name of his tupuna, to have wananga support traditional Māori ways in the modern world when people require guidance that is of a more spiritual and traditional nature.

His understanding of tikanga and his fluency in te reo Māori are vital to his many kaumatua and cultural advisory roles. At the Beehive to launch the amalgamation of Hauora Taiwhenua Rural Health Network, and at the network’s national conference in Christchurch, Russell ensured tikanga (protocol) was followed and providing the whaikorereo (formal oratory). Invited to take the position by former Raglan doctor Fiona Bolden who left West Coast Health to chair the rural advocacy organisation, Russell says it is an honour to represent Whaingaroa and Tainui as cultural adviser for Fiona and for the Māori arm of the network Te Roopu Arahi. Along with other Māori advisers, Te Roopu Arahi play an advisory and relationship building role for the

network, opening doors into rural Māori communities to ensure they have access to excellent healthcare. “As a rural person myself who walks at the grassroots level amongst our people, I have an understanding of some of the issues facing our people,” he says. The health and wellbeing of his people is important to Russell; he has had several health scares of his own and is the first one to hassle whanau and hāpu members to not leave it too late to visit the doctor. “I had so many illnesses that I've been trying to come to grips with and I had been ignoring them a lot. It wasn't until then that I got involved deeply with the Raglan Medical Centre and I think it's what brought me out the other side. I'm still breathing today when I thought I never would,” he says. “I tell all my Māori people now – go to doctors, and I nag family members – you tell dad or mum to go to the doctors. I'm really passionate about health.” Russell has no words to describe how happy he is to have the mataora and to represent his ancestors. He is proud of his children, and hopes to encourage others to do the same as he and his family have done, reviving the mataora and moko kauae. Magazine Issue November 2022 Raglan Chronicle | 5

FA M ILY WHO FLED WA R-TOR N UK R A INE FIND SOL ACE IN ‘BE AUTIFUL’ R AGL A N BY EDITH SY MES

t was their first ever plane trip, they’d never been to the ocean before and they’d not ridden bikes let alone gone skiing. Nor could they speak English. But six months on from having fled war-ravaged Ukraine for Raglan, three sisters – Katya, Nastya and Anya – have done all those things, and most importantly are safely ensconced in the home of close family in Violet St, overlooking Whaingaroa Harbour. They came here in April with their mother Vika Levchenko, who had to leave behind her husband – now in the Ukrainian military reserves – her own mother and her 89-year-old grandmother, all in the city of Sumy which at last report was being constantly shelled. Sumy – population 350,000 – is so close to the Russian border that her grandmother’s front yard has been used to launch missiles, Vika says. Fortunately her nanna is now living with her mother in a nearby apartment. Vika got the chance to escape to Raglan with her daughters courtesy of younger sister Mariia and her Kiwi husband Chris Atkins, who set up an online givealittle page to get their Ukrainian family to New Zealand after war broke out in February. Two months later – their visas and flights secured thanks to the $5,665 raised in five weeks – the relieved quartet arrived in New Zealand, having fled to Poland in March with virtually no luggage.

And what does Vika think of Raglan? “Very, very, very beautiful,” she says. Her two youngest daughters – 11-year-old Nastya and 8-year-old Anya – were welcomed at Te Uku School where teachers helped by introducing to the curriculum Ukrainian words and their English counterparts. The girls continue learning online with their Ukraine school, at night because of the time difference, as does 19-year-old Katya, who is in her third year of an engineering degree at a Ukrainian university. Vika herself is studying English through Manukau Institute of Technology. All four were “terrified” at first by the siren that sounds from the local fire station each week, signalling the onset of firefighters’ practice nights. It is too close to their reality back home in Ukraine, they

"We each had a backpack," recalls Vika. "We were only allowed to take survival stuff."

“We each had a backpack,” recalls Vika. “We were only allowed to take survival stuff.” They’re now living with Mariia and Chris and their four-year-old son Vitaly. And while it’s a bit of a squash – all seven of them in a three bedroom, one bathroom house – they are very grateful.

say, and having to hide in shelters while Sumy was being shelled.

Vika told the Chronicle in halting English how overwhelmed she is at the support since leaving her motherland. The 43 year old wanted to thank her Raglan family in particular for “organising our trip, for hosting us, for their generosity and understanding”.

When the Local Rag visited, the family were out in the garden building planter boxes for vegetables to supplement a burgeoning grocery bill. And work had also begun on a new room underneath the house – extra space, Chris explained, because noone knew when or even if the family could return to their homeland.

“They have big hearts,” she added with tears in her eyes.

Chris – a business development manager at Armourguard Security – knew when the war began

that he and Mariia had to do something. “We will need just about everything for them including … beds, clothes, food, education and ongoing support,” he detailed on the givealittle page. And that is exactly what has been achieved, through the help of friends and family. There’s no assistance however from the New Zealand Government, Chris explains, as the newly arrived family’s not classed as refugees. Although Vika and Katya are here essentially on working visas, they can’t actually work until a raft of requirements is met – not least of which is “getting their English up to speed”, and sorting the likes of bank accounts and IRD numbers now they have no home address back in the Ukraine. “It’s a bit of an eye-opener,” says Chris. He reckons he’s kept busy just “working through processes and ticking all the boxes”. Meantime he and Mariia are focused on trying to make their young nieces’ lives “exciting” too. Anya has guitar lessons locally and learns jazz dancing downtown at Freedom2fly while Nastya, an accomplished rhythmic gymnast, also attends Freedom2fly classes in aerial skills and is involved in school drama productions. “They want to thank everyone in Raglan for making them feel so welcome,” says Mariia, adding the girls have also been bike-riding and skiing for the first time. Mariia and Chris, who’ve lived in Raglan about eight years now, are grateful for all the community help they’ve had getting their Ukraine family settled here. Local excavator Lee Poolton has voluntarily dug up a concrete pad only recently laid for Chris’s new fish filleting bench – to allow space for that extra room – and Roy Hengeveld of Cohe Group has donated waterproofing for the build. Then there’s Rylock Waikato – a sponsor of Raglan Volunteer Coastguard, of which Chris is a member – to thank for adding the joinery, and gratitude too to Fagan Contracting in Raglan for “invaluable” free advice. Meanwhile Mariia’s boss at property development company Da-Silva Builders has come up with a sevenseater wagon that’s just the ticket to ride for a family which more than doubled in size overnight.

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A LL UNDER THE SA M E SKY A CHILDR EN’S COM M UNITY DA NCE PROJEC T W H A I N G A R OA Y O U T H M O V E M E N T

here do we go from here? We have split the sky, broken the clouds, caught the rain in open hands and defied the sun. Each of us are pieces of a patchwork, and the frayed, fractured, who we were. Now is a break in the weather, the sky clears to blue. Light shines on how we each see the world differently, and these textured perspectives craft and colour our new quilt. Open now, we await a still night’s sky to set down our burdens, laying the past to rest, gathered in the warmth of this collective blanket. Whaingaroa Youth Movement (WYM est. 2003) is directed by Patti Mitchley. We are a group of 66 local youth, aged 6-18years and we love to move. We are about being together; to dance, create and explore ideas collectively. Our performance work is about who we are, where we live and how we see the world. WYM have been busy in the Town Hall creating a new dance theatre work

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to share with our whanau, friends and community. The past couple of years have been tough and we are sharing our own stories through the magic of theatre, contemporary dance, and animation, with choreography by Indya Gibbs, artwork by Ella Green, and set design by Simon Willisson. This year will be our 20th annual show and we are so happy to be supported by many ex-WYM dancers and friends, each helping us to bring 'All Under The Same Sky' to life. Whaingaroa presents:

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R AGL A N THE ATR E AC A DEMY PR ESENTS: H A R RY POT TER

Luna Petzold de la Cruz as Hermoine Granger, Vida Bradbury as Harry Potter. Stella McDonnell as Ron Weasley.

aglan Theatre Academy is back with their eighth annual performance, Harry Potter, the Stage Show. Jacqui from the Local Rag caught up with Director Ruth Hare and costume designer Maddie Alexander to talk about the creative journey and what we can look forward to later in the month. RUTH HARE Tell us about the new production by the Raglan Theatre Academy. I expect we are in for a treat. This year we are adapting the story of Harry Potter. Traditionally I’ve looked to well-loved books to adapt and bring to life on the stage for our end of year production. We usually put a twist on our adaptations, so you may see a few fun surprises; although this year we are not straying far from its essence, to attempt to appease the die-hard fans out there haha. How did the idea come to life? I always have a few books floating around in my head that I’d like to bring to life on the stage. Then one usually just speaks out to me much louder than the others. It’s then that I just find myself beginning the adapting process. Once that happens, I figure that that’s the show, haha, and well…. then the madness begins! After a break due to Covid how does it feel to be back onboard? Will anything be different? So good to be back! We were meant to put it on last year, but of course, were unable to. This year we had to re-cast some of the parts as we had some of our students leave us. Although sad to say goodbye to some of our old students, it gave opportunity to some new students to audition for a role. I also re-edited the play and condensed some sections. Looking back, I’m glad I was able to, as it was looking like rather a lengthy production! Many of the students have been with the academy from a young age. Have the main characters been involved for long? How does it feel to watch them grow and develop their skills? Luna Petzold de la Cruz who plays Hermione, is in her 8th year of Theatre Academy. She started in Raglan Theatre Academy’s first show in 2015 - Peter Pan at 7 years old. Luna began taking lead roles by 2019, in Narnia in which she played the role of Lucy. Vida Bradbury who plays Harry, is in her 7th year of Theatre Academy and debuted in OZ playing a munchkin. In our last production Vida played a mesmerising interpretation

of Smaug the Dragon in The Hobbit. Stella McDonnell started in 2018 with Alice in Wonderland, she took a year off, missed us too much, haha, and then returned to play Bofur, one of the Dwarves in The Hobbit. Stella will play Ron in our upcoming production. It’s such a privilege to watch them grow over the years, not just as performers but as capable young humans. All my students are really special to me and I’m ridiculously proud of them, although at times I’m probably quite a hard-taskmaster around show time! How many years have you been involved in community production Ruth? What is the aspect that you most enjoy about the experience? Raglan Theatre Academy itself is in its 8th year here in Raglan. I have worked in youth and community theatre projects for over 15 years. I love working together as a team of cast and crew, and putting something together that we are all proud of. This then has this beautiful ripple effect, as then when we perform, it can be enjoyed by an even larger group of the community. Ripples of joy, creativity and coming together, I love this! Putting on a show of this magnitude with the limitations that we have with space and a large cast can be a challenge, so it’s so good to have a good team working their magic during the process. Maddie Alexander working her fabulous style on costumes, Amy Hanna making magic on all sorts of prop creations and hair styles, Angela Fisher going wild on make up, and Pete Van Weerden, master set builder, creating incredible set pieces. When are the shows? How do we book? We have 4 shows. Saturday 26th November 1pm and 7pm AND Sunday 27th 1pm and 5pm. Book at: www.raglantheatreacademy.co.nz/tickets Tickets do sell out, so I recommend getting your hands on a ticket asap. MADDIE ALEXANDER Your costuming over the years has been incredible. What can we expect this year? Why thank you; well hopefully this year the costumes will bring some fun with a little element of surprise but still capture the essence of the characters within Harry potter. How are you enjoying the creative process this time? I love the opportunity to explore my creative ideas and develop new sewing skills (I’m pretty ad-hoc but all I say to myself is, ‘it just has to get through 5 shows’). I love looking through the old costumes and working out how I can re-vamp or re-use something again using

Ruth Hare, Director with Maddie Alexander, Costume Designer. different textures of fabrics to create the style I have in mind. This year I celebrate my 7th and last year as costume designer for Raglan Theatre Academy. I am so grateful to have worked alongside the most amazing team: Amy who makes these incredible props and constantly supports my costume vision, Angela who brings every character to life with makeup and hair and of course my dear friend Ruthie who has the whole vision and passion to produce these amazing productions. What is involved? Lots of meetings with Ruth hearing her vision and sharing ideas to develop an overall theme or style, coordinating a team of wonderful parents who come on board to help, as I couldn't do it without them. I have learnt over the years my creative style evolves as the weeks go by and I get to know the different groups' performance and the children. I am constantly adapting the costumes right up until the last minute. What is it like watching the whole thing come together on the final performance? It is very special watching everyone's hard work come together and being in the thick of it in the green room with the children, watching their excitement as suddenly their character, which they have practiced for months, comes to life on the stage. It's a very magical and moving experience. Magazine Issue November 2022 Raglan Chronicle | 9

LIVING N ATUR E BE AUTY AT THE HER BA L DISPENSA RY

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Living Nature Skin Care and Makeup evening at The Herbal Dispensary

Wednesday November 23rd, 6-8.30pm at The Herbal Dispensary, 6 Wallis Street, Raglan. Are you looking to change your skincare regime but are unsure about how to select the very best products for your needs? Maybe you have heard about the benefits of using natural skincare and want to reduce your exposure to potentially harmful ingredients that are known to disrupt our delicate endocrine balance. If this sounds like you then we have some great news! We are excited to offer you the chance to have all your questions answered by a Living Nature specialist at an intimate evening event that promises to be both pampering and educational. You will have the opportunity to learn more about this quality skincare and makeup range as well as participate in personalised skin and makeup consultations. You have most likely already heard of Living Nature, New Zealand’s original, certified natural skincare company, founded in 1987. Still manufacturing from the beautiful Bay of Islands in Northland, Living Nature now export to 13 countries and rigorously maintain their high standards of purity and product safety.

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To secure your place for this special evening (spaces are limited), please come into The Herbal Dispensary to register. A $20 deposit is required which is redeemable

with a purchase on the night. There will be some great deals available. Drinks and nibbles are provided, and you will all leave with a generous goody bag. See you there!

CHRONICLE & LOC A L R AG MOVE OFFICE TO IHUB BY EDITH SY MES the museum building, where it now shares foyer space with Raglan iHub. Jacqui Kay, the owner of Raglan Ink which publishes the Chronicle and the Local Rag, made the decision to move and downsize the office. “The opportunity came up to be incorporated into iHub,” she explains. “It made sense to become part of a community hub and pursue a mutually beneficial relationship where we could combine and help each other out. “With both of us having an interest in tourism and promotion of Raglan, it works well to pool our resources.” Jacqui’s noticed fewer visitors to the office over the years because of advances in technology. “Most people now communicate via email and additionally we ceased to operate our commercial printing service,” she says. “Even before Covid lockdowns, like many businesses we were changing the way we operated and have been working from home more regularly.

he Raglan Chronicle and Local Rag office has moved – to what you might call the hub of town. From premises above Everyone’s Store in Wainui Rd it’s relocated a short distance down the road to

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“And although we have appreciated our midtown space we can no longer justify retaining a large office beyond our needs,” she adds. The iHub will act as a depot for both publications as well as being a space from which the Chronicle team will be available for appointments and interviews. And there is a drop-off service for those with news items to contribute.

Governed by the Whaingaroa Raglan Destination Management Organisation (WRDMO), the iHub has a team of volunteers whose focus is to help re-ignite sustainable tourism management and business. WRDMO chair Charlie Young points out the iHub and the Chronicle are both aligned in that they share information and knowledge for locals and visitors alike. It is a particularly good fit given the organisation’s objective for 2023 is on “seeking out new initiatives we can collaborate with to support greater resilience within our community,” he says. “Open communication is vital for communities to stay vibrant and connected,” Charlie adds. “Channelling our efforts will result in better informed outcomes for our town.” Don’t forget if you are a tourism business operator or in the hospitality industry, get connected with the iHub via our new dedicated web page to further enhance your online advertising network, while also benefitting from the iHub team's support and promotional activities. For more information to get your business listed with us, send an email to info@raglanihub.nz or phone 07 825 0556 or you can check out our website on www.raglanihub.nz to register your business with us. Contact information for the Chronicle remains the same: E:

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TA LK ING A BOUT M ENTA L HE A LTH W I T H R U B Y G I B B S C R E A T O R O F T H E M E N T A L H E A LT H T O O L B O X round and round the sun and everything is cyclical, so the journey of recovery is not linear. We develop patterns in our lives and we can get caught in those patterns and they often become vicious cycles. It takes courage and focus to actually notice our patterns and to begin to change our thoughts and our actions so that our feelings will change. Our feelings are great and important and they are a guide for what's happening to us but we don't want to be living in the doldrums because of what's happened to us. So the thing about The Gift Box is that it's not a self help tool, not a thing one person can take off and use. It's a set of tools to support services and individuals and family members to support one another to build up this awareness and understanding of ourselves so we can all become resilient, together. What are the core concepts in The Gift Box?

n this month's mental health chat, Ruby speaks to Dr. Patte Randal. Tell me about your career and history with mental health. Well, I'm a doctor trained in psychiatry. I've been retired from clinical practice for the past eight years. For most of that time I've lived in the Waikato. I’ve done a little bit of work with the Waikato District Health Board on a project which has become The Gift Box. I've had the opportunity to tell my own story about my journey of recovery which I won't go into here but if people want to hear about it, they can access a book I’ve just published with Dr Josephine Stanton called Finding Hope In The Lived Experience of Psychosis: Reflections on Trauma, Use of Power, and Revisioning Psychiatry (Routledge 2022). What is some of the research behind The Gift Box that you have developed? The Gift Box is the culmination of over thirty years work in mental health services.

For the last 18 years of my clinical career I was based at Buchanan Rehabilitation Centre in Auckland. I worked there initially as a registrar, having already done quite a lot of my training in psychiatry. Because of my lived experience of recovery I had a different approach with people. I was given the opportunity to do a piece of research with a group of people who I’d already made a connection with and walked alongside them through their journey. For those people I worked with, they did clinically and statistically better than the people who were receiving more traditional custodial care. I used the original concept of “re-covery”. The idea is this very simple spiral that I relate to the Spot the Spiral page in the Mental Health Toolbox. We are re-covering the same old ground in our attempt to recover from what's happened to us in our lives. What this re-covery model suggests is that every crisis can be an opportunity to actually become more resilient. When I talk about re-covering, I think of the fact that we are on this planet that goes

Well, firstly is trying to picture your life as a spiral. We are all born with resilience and vulnerability and the traumas of life increase our vulnerability to stress. We tend to re-cover old ground, repeating old patterns, this can result in spirit breaking vicious cycles. These cycles are usually why people come into mental health services because they've had risky actions or extreme thoughts and they're behaving in ways that worry them or their family. However, if each new life crisis is viewed as an opportunity to understand ourselves better and if we all have that perspective, we can learn to make different choices, experience less distress and create hope inducing victorious cycles. The Gift Box is full of resources, such as prompt cards, to help us get to those victorious cycles and there's even the Feelometer which is a talking stick going from 0% to 100% and it helps us recognise for ourselves where nought is and where 100 is. We are not trying to be 100 all the time, what we are trying to do, just like what you did with the Mental Health Toolbox is to try and say look if you're at 20, how do you get to 30? There is also the concept of Building a Bridge of Trust. This is about figuring out together what is needed to feel safe, and sensing what is helpful to share with one another.

sensations to actions and it's already too late, you've reacted and you've done something catastrophic. Figuring out what helps you to slow things down and having the support to do that is very important in creating these victorious cycles. The other part of this is knowing our triggers. It’s all of these things that influence our resilience and vulnerability factors; biological, socio/ occupational, psychological, cultural and spiritual. The spiritual context is how we make sense of our suffering because that's so important when we've been through these experiences. Our lives exist in what I call a spiritual or meaning-making context. Why is it important for people to gather these tools and get them for themselves? So that we don’t keep repeating our vicious cycles. The trouble is, life doesn't stay in one place. If we keep repeating vicious cycles, we do end up in places that no one wants to be. It’s useful to understand our patterns. Things can get worse before they get better and I found that with my own journey, but also mindfulness is about really noticing those very early warning signs. In my experience, the earliest warning sign is changes in body sensations, which took me a long, long time to wake up to. What can people implement from this model that might help them step into victorious cycles? Well I think just holding the framework in mind. A crisis is an opportunity and it feels terrible and terrifying at the time but if we can get into this mindset and if we get the support we need, we can turn it into a victorious cycle as opposed to a vicious cycle. That's a really good place to start for people. What is next for the Gift Box?

What is the cycle of body sensations, feelings, thoughts and actions?

It’s currently in its developmental stage and I’m doing an implementation project with it so there are only a limited number of boxes in New Zealand. There are very positive results coming out but it needs champions and investments and if people are interested they can get in touch with me. It’s also important to note that this was developed in the context of extreme states of psychosis so the beauty of this is that we know it works for the extreme situations so of course it will also work right across the spectrum. Because we are all us.

So the cycle goes around from body sensations to feelings to thoughts to actions but sometimes you go from body

If people would like more information, please visit talkthatheals.org to read more about the book and The Gift Box.

T H I S C O N T E N T WA S M A D E P O S S I B L E T H A N K S T O S P O N S O R S H I P F R O M S W O P R A G L A N

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SOIL TO SUPPER, STOR IES FROM SCIENCE NIGHT B Y K AT I E L O W E S

Physelia & Bees. Image thanks to Sarah Oliver. looking fruit that tastes like ice cream. My favourite thing to grow is chickpeas. I’ve been growing them for 3 years now. Seeds are for sale somewhere!” For me personally, I would describe myself as primarily a cook who is now working on her growing skills. I am interested in the relationship between growing and cooking and asked Shai and Sarah, ‘Are you a grower and a cook?’

Shai Brod's Ruapuke garden.

arah Oliver recently presented at Soil to Supper, a Whāingaroa Environment Centre (WEC) Science Night at the iconic Harbour View Hotel. The event also featured guest speaker Shai Brod, and a large diverse group of young, inspired gardeners came to soak up their insight. This article gives a little more info on what Sarah and Shai are getting up to in their gardens, the challenges they have faced, and inspirations. Sarah is based in Waitetuna. I asked Sarah how she met Tania Ashman, the food coordinator at WEC, “Probably through Hamilton GO ECO, or OFNZ when she was an auditor there”. This chat led me to understand the process Sarah has gone through to gain Organic Certification; Sarah and her partner have been certified organic for five years, “It’s kinda my baby. I spent the majority of my adult life renting; it’s really challenging renting and gardening. I put in many gardens while renting.” As a renter myself, Sarah encouraged me to keep the garden thriving in my rental. I grow simple crops to teach my kids how easy it is! And, how food can be free if you save seeds and plant them the following season. For me this is my inspiration to grow, however, when I was talking with Sarah she gave vision to a wider picture; the story of bugs, the ecosystem, and the crop we can reap. The process of home-growing nourishes not just us but also nourishes our planet. If you can grab a copy of Vegan Magazine, you can reap the benefits of Sarah’s advice, her column is fantastic! This sentiment of connection to and with the land was shared with Shai. I asked him about his journey growing food. “When I was 18, I bought some strawberry plants to try to grow at home, and since then I got hooked, and have always been involved in growing food in some way, for almost 20 years. Nowadays I grow to supply approximately 6 extra families and have all-year-round vegetables to feed my own family”. Shai commented that growing up on a small farm in Israel gave him a tight relationship to the land. He also said, “There's currently a huge awareness shift

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for many people, knowing that growing their own food is not only better for them physically, but also mentally and spiritually. You become a part of your environment and ecosystem when you feed yourself from your garden, from the ocean and the forest, and the separation between us and nature no longer exists.” Sarah is enthusiastic about insect life, “Particularly native bees. They are such important pollinators for our native bush; now when I go into the bush, I see the holes and I love that. And we have native worms.” At WEC, we have been amazed at the crowds we have hosted at the Science Nights at the pub - thanks so much to all who have showed up and participated; up-skilling as a community enables us to connect, inform one another, and increase our collective resilience. These events are free of charge, and we ask attendees what other topics they would like to hear about. Jasmine at WEC has a wonderful flurry of speakers for the next few months, but we welcome other groups in our community. Send us an email or contact via social media @wec.raglan We loved hearing Harry Kitiona speak on Raglan Radio about being inspired to start a permaculture garden at the Papahua Campground. I was down there at the end-of-season football celebration and it is very impressive. It really is such a great space Harry, thanks for sharing it with us. Both established gardeners and novice gardeners can approach soil to supper growing, and work toward abundant kai in Whāingaroa. I asked Shai and Sarah what crop they would like to grow, Shai replied, “My son says coconut, and I really wanted to grow successful mango. I have 3 young trees and I am hoping they will grow and fruit one day”. And Sarah said, “If I could, I would grow Cherimoya tree – the weirdest

Shai: “Growing up I was often helping my mother in the kitchen, she is a very good cook and I just love her way, very intuitive and creative but also full of classic traditional recipes with her Moroccan background. I learnt a lot from her and I enjoy cooking good hearty meals to share with family and friends. I also love to preserve, ferment and bake, so with all the produce around I'm often busy in the kitchen. Next in line are kohlrabi, carrot, and fennel pickles.” Sarah: “Well I do cook, we eat vegan and we eat a lot of our own veggies, roast beetroot & chickpea falafels with tahini for example. The biggest journey for me as a vegan grower, who is also growing organic, is veganic gardening (no manures or chicken manures and things like that). I don’t want to be bringing in chicken manures and with a lot of the commercial products that is where that is coming from. That is probably a really big thing. A lot of this is not new to vegans, but the local and international sharing of science and knowledge of growing is exciting.” At WEC, we never know who will turn up to Science Nights; the door is open and booking is not necessary, however, the front room of the pub has been full month after month. What we noted from this Soil to Supper crowd, was that it attracted the youngest crowd yet, and this inspires hope, hope that we are changing to a more sustainable style of living. A huge thanks to Shai and Sarah for sharing your time and knowledge. And another thanks to the staff at the Harbour View for making us so welcome every month, and a thanks to those that have sponsored this event: Stendy Solar and the Mazda Foundation. Go follow us on Facebook or Insta @wec.raglan and keep your peepers open for the next Science Night coming soon. Shai has a place in Ruapuke and offers workshops there, as well as being a permaculture landscaper designer. You can contact him here: edible_landscapes@hotmail.com Sarah is a columnist and all-round wise person; you can connect to her work here: @floweringbean_organicgardens

SM A LL GESTUR ES: GLOR I A SWA NSON ROOM # 3 ELISABETH DENIS

Gloria Swanson of Room number 3.

hen I entered room 3, she was sitting on her bed amidst the paraphernalia of embroideries and ceramics which she produced over the years. Her head seemed clouded by wistful photographs anchored in an album depicting her travels in Japan. Her eyes met mine, she let me in her personal bubble and we continued behaving like birds over Japanese reminiscence.

could distract them from diligent work. Lloyd’s heart won over the purse of her career, she unreluctantly abandoned her white uniform and jumped on a plane all the way to Dunedin to relish the country life with her beloved. Lloyd was a teacher and he managed to lead Gloria into a relieving position at the same school. Her southern years were filled with long walks crossing paddocks to find dairy farms and get bottles of fresh milk, raising children, tasting the relaxation that comes with painting, embroidering landscapes and symbolic pillowcases, and stitching garments for her offspring.

Gloria grew up in Wellington and often frequented the lighthouse in Island Bay when it was overcome by Italian fishermen in the 40’s. This lighthouse is not what it used to be anymore, it’s been converted into a romanticised airBnB for visitors to sojourn by the animated sea and pretend to walk in a lighthouse keeper’s shoes.

Once the kids were older and independent, the retiring bomb eventually exploded. They divided the next chapter of their life by two directional scenarios, one was to be harvested: a pair of new cars or a string of plane tickets. The couple figured any car would get them to places, no matter the armour. The old cars remained, the luggage was packed and the unknown dribbled with impatience to be explored. A country was ritually cherry-picked each year like clockwork. England was the most special place of all for Gloria: something about the stretch of land, the endless walks by the rivers of Bristol, and the scenic beaches. Australia was stained by the memory of a long sleep on the train somewhere on the east coast, Japan’s population was intimidating because they seemed so sure of themselves, Malaysia was filled with folk dance and myths, France put her

As a nurse, the rows of cursed bodies in beds were many, her name was oscillating between agonising mouths fading with paleness. She was no mere mortal, she was needed and praised, a portal to faith. Little did she know, she’d have to drop her heroic cape after being introduced to Lloyd. Her profession prohibited nurses from wearing a halo of love on their ring finger, for the entanglement with such a profound personal life

off with overly proud citizens and a language that was impossible to catch. Fifty-eight years earlier, she lodged in the Raglan Rest Home and Hospital building giving birth to her youngest son, Peter. Back then, it was a comfortable maternity hospital and the matron was strict and orderly. To her delight the pleasant atmosphere persisted moons and moons later in what is now the Raglan Rest Home. "When I walked in here for the second time, everything was unrecognizable, it is modern now and the town seems much closer. I expected strong feelings about coming back here, but I didn’t. My legs are different from when I gave birth I suppose, but that’s all." Before I left, Gloria pointed at a frame placed on a small table. It was an embroidered image of a lighthouse made after Lloyd passed, one of her latter artistic creations. "The forever rotating light represents Lloyd and I, an eternal light of togetherness." Elisabeth Denis wants to tell the stories of the residents at Raglan Rest Home and Hospital. Elisabeth wants to show up for someone every month and bring awareness to the community about caring for our elderly and appreciating their memories and wisdom.

Small gestures can make big differences. If you want to get involved at Raglan Rest Home and visit or even write letters especially to those without family please get in touch with Raglan Rest Home and Hospital.

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LIVE & LOC A L NOVEM BER O L D S C H O O L A RT S C E N T R E

s of November, the Live & Local concerts are moving to the second Friday of the month, so mark that date from here on in. Always a great night out, you’re assured of the pick of Raglan’s talented singer-songwriters, poets, comedians and more. And all for koha entry! Each month we showcase three local acts: professionals and amateurs, newbies and old hands. November sees the return of Nicky Keys. Nicky played Live & Local last year and not only is he a keyboard wizard but he has a great line in humourous tales and was a very popular act last time he appeared. A long-time resident of Raglan, Nicky has over 25 years of experience in the music industry playing keyboards for bands such as Cornerstone Roots, Lost Tribe Aotearoa and Native Sons. November’s Live & Local will also feature songwriter Tim Grimes. And for something completely different, hula hoop artiste Evelyn Coulson is putting together a bracket of circus skills acts. On Saturday November 12 West Coast Jazz play their 10th anniversary concert. Door-sales for this are very limited. Doors open at 7pm and first in will be the lucky ones. Actor and writer Judi Billcliff brings her show “Old Chicks Rock” to the Old School Arts

Centre on Sunday November 27. What does a children’s performer do when a pandemic gets in the way? She reinvents herself as an entertainer for grownups and writes her own one-woman comedy. Guaranteed to make you chuckle. “Old Chicks Rock” is a tongue in cheek look at life through the years, from the heady heights of young love, to the challenges of romance as mature women. It's a real, genuine and at times saucy comedy about life and the ageing process - libido issues to menopause and mammograms, looking back at how our lives used to be before gravity took hold. Nothing is sacred! Judi is ably supported by the talented muso Helen Stewart. Recommended for mature audiences: not suitable for children. LIVE & LOCAL FRI NOV 11 Koha entry, 7.30pm, doors 7pm Live & Local is supported by Waikato District Creative Communities, Raglan Light & Sound and Mark Frost – Bayley’s Real Sstate WEST COAST JAZZ SAT NOV 12 7.30 pm, doors 7pm, very limited door sales.

Nicky Keys returns to Live & Local.

OLD CHICKS ROCK SUN NOV 27 4.30 pm, doors 4pm, Tickets from www.eventbrite.co.nz

THINK ING OUTSIDE THE BOX TO FIRST HOM E OWNERSHIP B Y H A Y L E Y W I L L E R S - D T I L AW Y E R S sufficient to service large mortgages are an increasing issue particularly with the rising interest rates. Increasing the size of your deposit and income pool and owning your first home with others is a great way to overcome the hurdles. Purchasing a property with other people is a good option to get you on the property ladder. Shared ownership will mean that all owners are recorded on the title as the registered owners as tenants in common in separate shares. The shares do not necessarily have to be in equal portions. Under any joint ownership with other parties, it is essential that a property sharing agreement is entered into between all of the coowners. An agreement of this nature records the terms of the purchase, who will pay for outgoings, repairs and maintenance, management of the property, who is responsible for repayment of the mortgage, what happens if one party fails to perform their obligations and an exit strategy, if one party wants to sell but the others don’t.

uying your first home is a very exciting time. Unfortunately, the current housing market means that house prices may feel out of reach for many first home buyers. It is important to think outside of the box and speak with your advisors early to work out whether there is a way of achieving your dreams of home ownership. Your

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first home does not need to be your forever home and getting on the property ladder is an awesome step even if it is not in your ideal or conventional way. KiwiSaver has been a helpful incentive to help people get on the property ladder since its inception in 2007. Most people are aware that they can use their KiwiSaver to contribute towards the deposit required for their first home. With current property prices the deposit is often not the only obstacle. Cost of living and incomes

If shared ownership is not an option for you but you are short on your deposit or are trying to reduce the amount of bank borrowing required to complete the purchase, talk to your family to see if any of them are in a position to assist by either gift or loan. The banks prefer a gift but will commonly also accept an interest-free loan repayable on the sale of the property. Whichever option is available to you it is important to document the gift or loan appropriately to ensure that all parties are protected. In all of the above scenarios it is important for all parties to obtain their own legal advice to ensure that they understand the risks involved in joint ownership, gifting or lending. At DTI Lawyers we have a team of specialist property lawyers lead by director Hayley Willers. Our team can assist you with all of your property and asset planning matters.

A RT AT TACK BY SARAH BING

elcome to the very first Art Attack column. It seems fitting to start here in November after a busy and successful Raglan Arts Weekend for many of our local artists. This monthly column will introduce you to the many creatives and creative events happening locally. From those names we all know to new emerging talents, from exhibitions and workshops to interactive creative experiences, keep your eye out for this spot over the coming months. The debut of Art Attack (say it like Shark Attack by Split Enz) shall introduce your columnist! I’m the ‘Bing’ behind Bing Ceramics; a full-time clay sculptor working on a larger scale, making functional work sold at Made Gallery, teaching pottery wheel at the Old School and taking private lessons in my home studio. I’ve lived here in Whaingaroa for 7 years, most of which I have been part of our community clay shed - a space we are so lucky to have and which has been formative to my creative practice. While I'm always experimenting with new mediums, I keep coming back to the endless possibilities and tactility of clay. I remain intrigued by its ability to take one’s wildest imaginings and make them into objects that will last forever in our

historical record. As such, I try to imbue my pieces with a sense of playfulness through use of colour and pattern, making objects that reflect joy. I’ve always been interested in the arts and am never happier than reading, listening and of course experiencing art the bigger and weirder the better. I can't wait to share the work of our local creatives with you. If you’d like to be featured, please get in touch at bingceramics@gmail.com. Until next time…More is More!

SAVE THE DATE! MONSTER GA R AGE SA LE FUNDR A ISER

Sarah Bing.

E XTR A EFFORT AT R AGL A N GOLF CLUB CH A M PIONSHIP FIN A LS

AT T H E O L D S C H O O L A RT S C E N T R E

unting down a bargain, find a special treasure, perhaps a collectible or two, a book to read at the beach, glamming up your bach, fancy dress or dressing fancy, you’re sure to find what you’re looking for at the Old School’s Monster Garage Sale Fundraiser this Sunday. As well as finding a bargain, come along and enjoy the fresh coffee and home-made baking smells from the Old School Café where you can relax and

replenish your energy levels with some sweet baking treats and freshly brewed coffee sponsored by Raglan Roast. The Old School, a not for profit Community Arts Centre, is fundraising to reach over $5k to help cover a funding shortfall. Good quality donated goods can be delivered to the Old School between 2-5 November, 10am – 2pm. Please no electrical goods, large furniture, CDs or DVD’s. Sunday 6 November, 10am – 2pm For further information, contact the Old School info@raglanartscentre.co.nz or ph.: 825 0023

BY PETER AIM

olfers required extra effort to complete their Golf Club Championship matches last month in perfect weather at the Raglan Golf Club. Most finalists from Five Divisions fought out very even contests with two of the matches going to an extra hole to decide the winner.

Congratulations to all finalists, but Honours Board Naming Rights for 2022 go to Amanda Cron, Ange Curle, Keith Hannon, Graeme Crow and Ken Shea. With a nutritious hot breakfast served at the beginning of the day and a large attentive audience of about 30 members on the day it was a huge success. Well done to all.

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R AGL A N K A R IOI TR A IL 2022: THIS ONE’S FOR YOU KYLE

acqui from the Local Rag caught up with Raglan Karioi Trail organiser Francois Mazet about the endurance trail event which returns to Raglan this year. RKT is back up and running. How does it feel to resume the event after the disruption of Covid? Yes, the Raglan Karioi Trail is back this year on Saturday 10 December. It’s such a pleasure as we couldn’t do the event last year. It doesn’t mean that we haven’t been running on Karioi Maunga during the year but it’s so good to share that day with everyone and enjoy the experience. It is a special day every year! Sadly we lost a special friend this year. RKT 2022 is dedicated to Kyle and we’ll be celebrating him on the day. Raglan Karioi Trail 2022 - This one’s for you Kyle Can you describe the event to those who are not familiar with it? The RKT is a mountain running event. We offer 3 distances: The G.J. Gardner Homes 24km: this is a tough challenge that will take you through all kinds of emotions during and after the event! The Red Stag Timber 10km: this is the last 10km of the 24km. It’s a great way to participate and experience the RKT. We have running and walking categories for this distance. This is perfect to discover Karioi. It will take you from Whale Bay to the other side of the maunga via the summit. It’s also a great distance for youth who like to run and challenge themselves. The Trek ’n’ Travel 5km Family Fun: This is a 5km loop on Swanny’s farm with amazing views of the Ruapuke coast. Perfect for all ages and you can either

run or walk it. Ideal for families to get together and share in this epic outdoor experience, or families of entrants doing the 24km or 10km. And for sure, we all meet on the finish line for the prize giving, plenty of spot prizes, BBQ, drinks and stories! Are there any changes to this year’s programme? No changes! We’re happy with the way the RKT is going. This is a small community event that offers different challenges to everyone but mainly we’re all doing it to share our passion for Karioi. Who does the course and terrain suit? Can you walk it? Is there something for everyone? This is why we offer different distances. Our participants range from some of the best trail runners of NZ (and some years from overseas) to a family with kids as young as 5! The G.J. Gardner Homes 24km is for more experienced runners - everybody can give it a go but I recommend you train before you come! We don’t have a walking category because you need to run where the terrain will let you if you want to stay within the time cut-offs. The Red Stag Timber 10km is for everyone. From experienced runners to casual walkers - but remember this is not a big day out or a picnic event. It’s a race so find your pace and don’t muck around too much. For sure you can stop for photos - the view’s worth it!! The Trek ’n’ Travel 5km is for everyone. Usually one of the U18s wins it and our youngest participant so far was a pretty tough 5 year old. What have been some of the highlights over the years? There are so many highlights so it’s hard to list them. What I remember is

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RKT 2022 will be held in memory of Kyle Leuthart, pictured on the right, who passed away earlier this year. all the emotions I have been through by organising it, and more important all the emotions that participants have been through over the 8 editions. Their smiles… or not and feedback after race is always something special! What I am most proud of is that it wasn’t easy to organise the RKT (it’s still not!!) but we have become an iconic mountain running event in NZ. We are still a small event and it will stay like this because I want to keep the atmosphere of the RKT like it's always been. We are all together to challenge ourselves and share our experience post-race around the BBQ. How do people register and get involved? Register online: www.raglankarioitrail.co.nz/enter-race/

And to get involved as a volunteer or sponsor or for any questions please contact me: francois@raglankarioitrail.co.nz 0212929452 Who helps you make this event possible? First, my immediate family, especially Rachel, the whole week and the day of the event. And then the extended RKT whanau – many sponsors over the years, some of them have been supporting us from the beginning. I remember every single one and I am so grateful for their help. And then all the volunteers and people who’ve helped somehow - I couldn’t do the event without them and they’re a huge reason for the success and community atmosphere of the Raglan Karioi Trail. By the way, we are looking for some volunteers for this year’s edition so contact me if you are keen to join the RKT tribe!

NEW ZE A L A ND BACKS INTER N ATION A L MOR ATOR IU M ON DEEP SE A M INING T H I S C O N T E N T H A S B E E N P ROV I D E D T H A N K S TO T H E R AG L A N C O M M U N I T Y R A D I O V I S I T R A G L A N R A D I O . C O M F O R L O C A L N E W S , I N F O R M AT I O N A N D M U S I C !

hil McCabe phoned in to Raglan Community Radio from Lisbon on Monday, October 31, to celebrate the New Zealand government’s decision to back a conditional moratorium on deep sea mining in international waters. As the Pacific Lead for the Deep Sea Conservation Coalition (and former KASM Chair) Phil has been meeting with Minister Nanaia Mahuta over the past few years and is stoked about the New Zealand government's position. He’s currently traveling around the world to attend a series of UN meetings around deep sea mining and says there has been a ‘political shift’ in recent months with the likes of French president Emmanuel Macron flying to the Lisbon UN event to call for a stop on deep sea mining. Phil also says they have the support of former Prime Minister Helen Clark after having a quick chat with her while he was in New York, where she expressed deep concern about the governing body which manages the seabed of international waters for all of humankind. While the world may be teetering on the brink of a potentially irreversible cascade of climate tipping points that threaten our very existence, the mining industry has its sights set on digging, dredging and vacuuming up the ocean floor in pursuit of deep sea minerals. Phil says that deep-sea mining would wreak enormous damage and a moratorium is needed to assess the full impact before a new environmental crisis is created. Last week the New Zealand Government announced it would back a conditional moratorium on deep sea mining in international waters saying that this moratorium will remain until strong environmental rules, backed by robust science, are in place. This decision comes amid a review on a regulatory process to control deep sea mining in the area managed by the International Seabed Authority (ISA), the autonomous organisation set up by the UN that has been mandated to oversee the world’s deep-sea resources “for the benefit of mankind as a whole.” These seabeds include areas beyond exclusive economic zones and extended continental shelves. The ISA has a July 2023 deadline to complete the regulations, or Mining Code, before mining applications can be submitted. If it is unable to do so, the ISA is required to allow mining contractors to begin work under whatever regulations are in place at the time. Mahuta said the government is not confident a robust regulatory framework for deep sea mining can be agreed by next year's required deadline. Countries such as Palau, Samoa, Fiji and Federated States of Micronesia have been calling for a moratorium since June this year and New Zealand joins a growing group of nations supporting the international moratorium. “If you don’t know what exists, then you don’t know what you’re breaking,” said Phil, pointing out that the scientific knowledge simply does not exist for the mining companies to be able to describe the impact. There is currently a big push coming from mining companies to open up a huge

area in the Pacific Ocean to deep sea mining - an area that spans from Hawai’i across to Mexico and down to Kiribati. The ISA has already issued 17 exploration permits covering a staggering 1 million sq kilometres of the Pacific Ocean and if even one of these mines gets the goahead then that mine would be larger than any other mine site in the world. Deep-sea mining is hugely disruptive to the environment. Mining would create huge sediment plumes deep in the ocean that will drift on currents, smother marine life and potentially kill species we have not even discovered. The tailings and waste from dredging the ocean floor would be dumped back into the mid-water column of the ocean, potentially impacting more sea life, such as tuna, as the waste water would contain metal fines and may contain other toxic sediments that could be dangerous to the ecosystems it travels through. This whole process could also disrupt the ocean’s natural ability to capture and sequester carbon at vast levels and could release greenhouse gases from the sea floor, potentially accelerating climate change.

Phil says that deep-sea mining would wreak enormous damage and a moratorium is needed to assess the full impact before a new environmental crisis is created. “Deep sea currents in this area are slow and the sea life there isn't accustomed to disturbance and sediments. It’s a fragile ecosystem,” says Phil. The mining companies’ justification for mining is that we need deep sea minerals for electric car batteries and the transition to green energy. They are looking to extract polymetallic nodules from the seabed. These nodules, which resemble potatoes and take millions of years to form, are rich in manganese, nickel, cobalt and rare earth metals, key components of batteries for the current generation of electric vehicles. Recent developments in technology however have shown that newer, longerlasting batteries can be made without using deep sea minerals. Also concerning is the influence these mining companies have on the ISA, a somewhat secretive organisation based in Jamaica that oversees half the planet’s seabeds. Some of the ISA’s processes are

Duncan Currie and Phil McCabe are part of a collective of governments and NGO's pushing for a moratorium on deep sea mining until there is robust science to understand the environmental impacts. murky and opaque and have resulted in some questionable deals with selected mining companies. As an example, Phil points to the ISA’s approval of Nauru Ocean Resources Inc, (a subsidiary of Canadian firm The Metals Company) to pilot its extraction of 3600 tonnes of metal-rich “nodules” from an area of international seas despite their original application being declined due to a subpar environmental impact statement. Phil describes the Secretary General of the ISA as “off the planet” and says that the ISA’s behaviour is upsetting a lot of countries that care about good governance. Green Party oceans spokesperson Eugenie Sage also describes the ISA as, “Not fit for purpose if it's granting these largescale, trial mining applications before it's finalised its [regulatory] regime and without any robust process.” Looking forward to the next step in their campaign, Phil and his team at the Deep Sea Conservation Coalition are keen to see investment into independent research for deep sea knowledge. He also says that more support needs to be given to Pacific people to develop their own knowledge but also to support them to be economically

sustainable without relying on deep sea mining in their waters. The proposed moratorium doesn’t apply to New Zealand waters; however, a private members bill by Debbie Ngarewa-Packer of the Maori party, that seeks to ban seabed mining in the New Zealand Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) has been drawn from the ballot and is awaiting its first reading in parliament. “Given the government’s bold stance on seabed mining in international waters, it bodes well for similar action in our own waters. Something that we in Whaingaroa have been pushing for, for many years”, says Phil. As this article went to print we heard from Phil, reporting live from an ISA meeting in Lisbon, saying that the ISA secretariat attempted to limit Non-Government Organisation and scientific participation in the regulatory process for the Mining Code but this was met by strong pushback from New Zealand which resulted in the secretariat dropping the attempt to limit participation. Along with this pushback, Germany, Spain, Costa Rica and Panama have all called for a precautionary pause on deep sea mining - in essence a moratorium - until there is robust science available.

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Raglan 26 Rangitahi Road

West Village, Raglan Designed by Red Architecture, West Village offers a diverse collection of sustainable, cost effective, community orientated homes that prioritize sun, water views in Raglan's newest coastal community. Take advantage of this turnkey opportunity now with a minimal deposit required to secure your new lock up and leave home or holiday Bach. Several bedroom options (2-4 beds) are available to suit your family. Native timber, plasterboards, natural stones and tiles bring texture and functionality to the well appointed kitchens, tiled bathrooms, and outdoor living spaces. Garaging for your lifestyle toys and living areas positioned on the top floor to capture expansive coastal and mountain views. Priced between $1,085,000 - $1,575,000, due for completion within 18 months.

For Sale by Private Treaty View by appointment Mark Frost 022 150 2244 mark.frost@bayleys.co.nz SUCCESS REALTY LIMITED, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

bayleys.co.nz/2313765

Raglan 21 Seabreeze Way

Raglan 44 Cambrae Road

Modern home or family bach

580sqm

This architecturally designed family home or easy lock-up and leave holiday bach will make life in Raglan an absolute breeze. Low maintenance aspect will provide your family with the opportunity to spend all of your quality time enjoying the iconic Raglan lifestyle. The dual-leveled home provides modern living upstairs with an open plan kitchen, dining and step-down lounge, connected perfectly with a north facing deck where you can capture harbour views in the distance.

Asking Price $1,290,000 View by appointment Mark Frost 022 150 2244 mark.frost@bayleys.co.nz

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Modern, immaculate - home or family bach This stylish modern home has been thoughtfully designed to offer exceptional entertaining space and relaxing low maintenance lifestyle in the ever-popular beachside town of Raglan. The open plan living area defines the home as it connects perfectly with the well-appointed kitchen and deck that captures all day sun nestled amongst the extensive native planting designed to attract native birds.

bayleys.co.nz/2313754

464sqm

Price by Negotiation View by appointment Mark Frost 022 150 2244 mark.frost@bayleys.co.nz SUCCESS REALTY LIMITED, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008

Raglan 3 Nihinihi Avenue

Prime waterfront Raglan

Now is your chance to own an immaculate waterfront home in one of Raglan’s Golden Miles, Nihinihi Avenue where your family can live their best life and literally slide into summer!

Auction (unless sold prior) 11am, Thu 10 Nov 2022 96 Ulster Street, Hamilton View by appointment Mark Frost 022 150 2244 mark.frost@bayleys.co.nz

The large open plan living area flows seamlessly to the expansive outdoor covered deck where you can relax with family and friends, watching the ebbs and flow of the Raglan harbour entrance and waterways. The kids can enjoy all day fun on the slide, you can try and grab some fresh snapper for dinner, or paddle board or kayak to town for a coffee. Three double bedrooms, two bathrooms along with four car garaging and a dedicated boat carport to look after your prized vessel. Only a two- minute bike or walk to the nearby boat ramp and town hub.

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

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Raglan 25 Rangitahi Road North Point Residences Townhouse 5 - last available Exciting news, North Point Residence is now complete BUT you will need to be quick as house five is the only lock up and leave home available. Designed by Red architecture house five features an 83sqm (more or less) two-bedroom layout on the lower level with a tiled bathroom, laundry cupboard and easy access to the double carport, secure lock up and private courtyard. Upstairs features the open plan living and well- appointed kitchen that flows seamlessly to the north facing deck.

Raglan Lot 407 Rangitahi Peninsula 2

For Sale by Deadline Private Treaty (unless sold prior)

4pm, Thu 3 Nov 2022 96 Ulster Street, Hamilton View by appointment Mark Frost 022 150 2244 mark.frost@bayleys.co.nz SUCCESS REALTY LIMITED, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008

Large premier waterfront section 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. Lot 407 is a large 1015 sqm (more or less) section that will allow you to build an expansive home.

1,015sqm Price by Negotiation View by appointment Mark Frost 022 150 2244 mark.frost@bayleys.co.nz SUCCESS REALTY LIMITED, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008

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35 Long Street Raglan

AUCTION

Standing proud and winning the prize for impeccable quality, class and style through a total renovation. This home is breathtaking and bright with its creative and thoughtful design. Cook, chat and interact from the new white palette kitchen featuring top-quality fittings. The open-plan living and dining areas extend past large opening glass doors to the deck, allowing you to make the most of the expansive harbour and bar views. The newly installed woodfire is an eye-catcher. The rich native timber flooring throughout the home is stunning. An upstairs second lounge has large windows celebrating the simply breathtaking views of the harbour, not to mention the bird’s eye view from the bespoke round window. The new gas fire completes the picture of luxury and comfort. Three bedrooms and two bathrooms, a detached complete unit plus a double garage... Family living has never been easier.

12:00p, Saturday 3 December On Site (unless sold prior) View

See open home times or call for a private appointment

rwraglan.co.nz/RAG30191

Julie Hanna 027 441 8964

Raglan Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)

73 Wainui Road Raglan Enter the Raglan market!!! Offering three bedrooms, open-plan living and a private deck to catch the afternoon sunshine. An amazing opportunity to develop is on offer here. Enjoy the space to pitch tents and park caravans. Invite family and friends for their Kiwiana holiday in Raglan. The location on the way to the surf beaches is great and ideally located just on the town’s edge. Supermarkets, cafes, restaurants and famous surf beaches are only a short drive away. Essentially a blank canvas and once landscaped will provide many summer BBQ’s with family and friends.

rwraglan.co.nz/RAG30176 Raglan Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)

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FOR SALE $795,000

View See open home times or call for a private appointment

Julie Hanna 027 441 8964

4 Hapuapua Street Raglan 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/RAG30185 Raglan Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)

FOR SALE Price by Negotiation

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Julie Hanna 027 441 8964

110A Greenslade Road Raglan Sit back and enjoy this solid home positioned on a spacious 1067sqm with commanding water views from the north while from the south deck the windmills greet you, as does the majestic Mount Karioi. Become a member of this welcoming Greenslade Road cul-de-sac community. You will be impressed with this home which is beckoning a family or those looking for a rental investment. The house plays host to four double bedrooms and two bathrooms with a floorplan that lends toward an Airbnb income potential complete with a sleepout. Gather with guests and enjoy a BBQ on the extensive deck on both sides of the house. The original finishes provide an exceptional canvas for a modern update. There’s double garage and a high-stud carport built for your boat and ample off-street parking. Easy access to the beach is close by as is the walking and cycle walkway for safe access back to Lorenzen Bay.

AUCTION

11:00am, Saturday 26 November. Ray White Raglan office (unless sold prior) View

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Julie Hanna 027 441 8964

rwraglan.co.nz/RAG30182

Raglan Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)

9 Government Road Raglan An opportunity for a new family to be the next guardians. The heart is where the home is and we are offering a solid threebedroom brick home proudly positioned on a large 1462sqm. This home can be purchased together with an adjacent 877sqm section on a separate fee simple title. Buy both... or buy one. This welcoming home is ideal for retirees, first-home buyers or investors. The potential here is magnificent. Delighting in the style of yesteryear is the well-lit and practical kitchen, sunny dining area and a separate lounge sidles up to the view-catching glass and tiled sun porch. Enjoy your morning coffee here or end-of-the-day wine while you capture the sun setting over the horizon of sea and greenery. The large grounds are well planted with mature trees and the gardens well maintained with ample parking for cars and boats. The adjoining 877sqm section on a separate title enjoys water views. Enjoy the opportunity to build so close to town with no restrictive covenants.

rwraglan.co.nz/RAG30188

Raglan Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)

AUCTION

2:00p, Saturday 3 December On Site (unless sold prior) View

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Raglan 60A Government Road Auction

Luxury living

Sitting in pride of place at the top of Government Road, this four bedroom executive home exudes quality. Built in 2008 by well renowned local builder Mike McGowan, the craftsmanship and attention to detail are evident throughout. The house is perfectly situated to capture the morning sunshine with stunning views out over native bush to the harbour. Private and peaceful - this home is truly gorgeous. The interior offers luxurious and contemporary living. The open plan living / dining area flow seamlessly into a chef style kitchen, featuring a gas cook top and two independent wall ovens. There is also a second living space with large glass bi-fold doors that open out to a sheltered patio, creating another intimate area to entertain. The master bedroom suite feels like a luxury retreat. With a walk in wardrobe, ensuite and large sliding doors that open out to the wrap around deck, overlooking native bush. The four double bedrooms are generous in size and three of them also open to the deck. In addition to all that, there is a generous, double internal access garage with a fantastic loft conversion. You also get a breathtaking view with a little peek of the bar from up there!

Raglan 20 James Street

Auction 1.00pm, Sat 12th Nov, 2022, (unless sold prior), 60a Government Road, Raglan Web pb.co.nz/RGU110667

Jono Hutson M 021 488 766

E jono.hutson@pb.co.nz

Raglan 5 Karioi Crescent New Listing

Opportunity knocks

For Sale $835,000 Holiday bach, first home, retiring or downsizing ? Then look no Web pb.co.nz/RGU110126 further! This cute two bedroom home is centrally located, with a short easy stroll to Raglans cafes, beaches and the wharf. Set back from the road, this home is perfectly situated to capture the morning sunshine. The north facing deck makes entertaining easy as it flows inside to an open plan kitchen/living area. The space is light and open. Boasting two bedrooms, a bathroom and a separate toilet, this home is a blank canvas ready for the new owners to make their mark. With a fully fenced, easy care sunny section.

Jono Hutson M 021 488 766 Property Brokers Ltd Licensed REAA 2008 | pb.co.nz

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Twice as nice

For Sale Buyers $950,000+ Two gorgeous dwellings = one outstanding property. The front Web pb.co.nz/HML106997 house was architecturally designed and built in 2008. Greeted by high ceilings and polished concrete floors, this home gives you a lovely feeling of space. The open plan kitchen/living area is filled with light, flowing in from twin ranch sliders that open onto a large covered deck. Upstairs is a very generous double bedroom with a handy storage attic. Downstairs is a second bedroom along with the bathroom. The second dwelling is a gorgeous character filled one bedroom, one bathroom cottage, situated to the rear of the property. Jono Hutson M 021 488 766

Proud to be here

Raglan 23 James Street Deadline Sale

65 paces from the high tide mark!

23 James Street is located close to the harbour, close to the local bowling greens and just a short stroll to Raglans bustling main drag. Built in the late 90s the home stands proud and tall. Consisting of 4 generous double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, separate lounge and combined kitchen/ dining there are decent vistas from most windows ranging from the harbour, through old pohutukawas to the bowling green. There is a fantastic opportunity here for the new owners to stamp their mark and modernise this solid home, limited only by your imagination! There is a good selection of cherries we can put atop this offering as well, before we run out of room. A large 56m2 basement garage for all the toys or a tinkering hideaway, fenced section, an internal lift, fast fibre and a warm, sunny and sheltered location.

Deadline Sale closes Thursday 10th November, 2022 at 4.00pm, (unless sold prior) Web pb.co.nz/RGU110216

Mark Crarer M 027 433 6083

Raglan 0 Whaanga Road

Make your move For Sale Buyers $610,000+ View By appointment Web pb.co.nz/RGL110175

Mark Crarer M 027 433 6083 Property Brokers Ltd Licensed REAA 2008 | pb.co.nz

E mark.crarer@pb.co.nz

Raglan 6 Tunarau Street

Build your dream amongst the native bush! This is a fantastic rural lifestyle section of just over 1-acre with wonderful views of the ocean. Tucked away with many established native trees and plantings as well as fruit and nut trees including avocado and macadamia. There are some great spots where you could build your dream home, or alternatively nestle some cabins amongst the trees for a real off-grid escape. There is a caravan on site for your benefit, to use whilst building or for the first of many memorable holidays. This is a one in a million opportunity, for anyone in love with nature, tranquility and the great outdoors!

With the owners moving overseas, this section presents an opportunity to secure a great section at an affordable price for you to then build your dream home upon. The section doesn't require much excavation or retaining in comparison to some, is high on a hill, yet is somewhat sheltered from the prevailing westerly winds. There are some rural views and with many of the surrounding sections now complete with new homes it is easier to see how your new home might fit this situation. The section size is 415m2. There has been a geotechnical report done on the site.

For Sale Buyers $475,000+ View By appointment Web pb.co.nz/RGU110157

Mark Crarer M 027 433 6083 Debbie Crarer M 027 253 6344

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R ANGITAHI HOMES WIN GOLD IN MASTER BUILDERS HOUSE OF THE YEAR AWARDS

ongratulations to Wainui Construction and Sentinal Homes, who both recently won regional gold awards at the Master Builders house of the year awards. We are wrapped to have such a high caliber of homes within Rangitahi Peninsula. Both homes are located in The Village precinct, these are some of the first homes you are greeted with as you cross over the Rangitahi bridge.

Far left and top left image: Wainui Construction Regional Gold Award 2022 Bottom left and above image: Sentinel Homes Regional Gold Award 2022

Motorcycle Training Day Improve your riding skills, no matter what your riding level

with Andrew & Lynne Templeton

Day 1: Sat 12 November: 9am - 4pm

This day is for: Learner and restricted licence holders and intermediate riders.

Day 2: Sun 13 November: 9am - 4pm This day is for: Experienced and returning riders.

Venue: Kartsport Club, Airport Rd, Hamilton

All riders must have a motorcycle licence and provide their own bike.

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The ‘Home Zone’ commences at 1711 Kawhia Road (as Effective fromof 1st per TEZ). Then “take direct lines” to the ends eachFeb 2023 road (Makomako Rd, Shea Rd, Plateau Rd, Houchen Home Zone Description; Rd, Ponds Rd) - through to the intersection of Te Mata ‘Homethe Zone’ commences at 1711 (as per TEZ). Then Road and SH 23.The From intersection of TeKawhia MataRoad Road ends of eachextends road (Makomako Rd,intersection Shea Rd, Plateau Rd, Houchen Rd, and SH 23 the boundary to the intersection of Te Mata Road and SH 23. From the intersection of Te of Maungatawhiri Roadextends and SH 23intersection (Nau MaiofRd and boundary to the Maungatawhiri Road and S Centerbush LaneCenterbush are notLane in-zone, LaneLane is inare not Somerset in-zone, Somerset is in-zone). zone). From the intersection of Maungatawhiri Road and SH 23 take ‘direc

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WHAINGAROA WHANAU HOE WAKA AGM will be held Thursday 17th November 2022 at 6pm, Raglan Fire Station. To all our whanau, your presence is a priority. Nga mihi maioha

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HULA HOOP CLASSES. Wednesdays 5pm at Old School Arts Centre. $10 drop in.

MUSIC AT THE YOT: FRI NOV 4 Rhombus. Logg Cabin. Cian, Dub, Reggae

MUSIC AT THE YOT: SAT NOV 5 Luke-W, Release party, Swizl Jager, Nadis -Hip Hop MUSIC AT THE YOT: FRI NOV 11 Night of the Light Triadika, Secret Selector - Techno, House

MUSIC AT THE YOT: SAT NOV 12 MSFTS - Raglan Froth, Fest-Bush, Buds Sunz +DnB Djs - Live +DnB SUN NOV 13. SUNDAY SESSION-Pitch Black (Live) Disco Pussy, Dubsonic, DJ Jandel - Electronic-Techno

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MUSIC AT THE YOT: SAT NOV 19 Lo Fi presents Drake and Osey, support from Chimpster - Techno MUSIC AT THE YOT: SUN NOV 20-Sunday Session

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AGM - RAGLAN GOLF CLUB INC. Notice of AGM for the Raglan Golf Club Inc. To be held at the Raglan Golf Club on 27th November at 8.15am. Committee nomination forms available on the Raglan Golf Club Website. Or at the Raglan Golf Club 07 825 8483. Nominations close 13th November 2022

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RECRUITING PASSIONATE EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHERS:

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MONSTER GARAGE SALE FUNDRAISER – 6 NOVEMBER 10am – 2pm Sunday 6 November. Wanted – donations of quality pre-loved goods, baking/preserves etc (please no electrical goods, DVDs or CDs) to be delivered 2 – 5 November 10am – 2pm. RAGLAN ARTS FILM FESTIVAL – 10 NOVEMBER – 18 NOVEMBER RAFFA red carpet awards ceremony Saturday 19th November- www.raglanartscentre.co.nz/rff/ LIVE AND LOCAL – FRIDAY 11 NOVEMBER A showcase for local performers, from songwriters to comedy – this month featuring Nicky Keys, Tim Grimes and more. 7.30-9.30pm, doors open 7pm. Koha entry. Licensed bar and café open. MUSIC AT THE OLD SCHOOL – SAT 12 NOVEMBER West Coast Jazz - 7.30pm, doors open 7pm. Tickets $15 on the door. Licensed bar & café open. RAGLAN CREATIVE MARKET – SUNDAY 13 NOVEMBER 10am – 2pm at the Old School Arts Centre on Stewart St. For more info - www.raglanmarket.com ARTIST TALK – THURSDAY 24 NOVEMBER

FULL TIME ECE TEACHER - Let’s Grow Early Learning Centre is looking for an experienced, qualified early childhood teacher to join our preschool team. We are seeking an individual who is passionate about quality care and education for young children. With this role there is also an opportunity to grow into the team leader position. A sound understanding of te Whāriki and experience as a leader is essential. Must be flexible to work between 7am-6pm and available during school holidays. Must hold a New Zealand work visa or residency. RELIEF TEACHERS - We are seeking passionate early childhood teachers to join our relief teaching team. No experience required. Must be flexible, reliable and able to work during school holidays. Must hold a New Zealand work visa or residency.

Houses Wanted for removal Great prices offered

SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS EXHIBITION-SALE – 26 NOVEMBER – 11 DECEMBER An eclectic array of local arts & crafts $5 $500 – something for everyone! 10am – 4pm every day. OLD CHICKS ROCK – SUNDAY 27 NOVEMBER A tongue-incheek look at life: written and performed by Judi Billcliff. Not suitable for children. 4.30pm, tickets www.eventbrite.co.nz.

Call today: 07 847 1760

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If you are interested in either of these positions please send your C.V. and cover letter to Petruschka at info@letsgrow.net.nz. We look forward to hearing from you.

With Rodrigo Hill. 6.30pm, all welcome. Koha entry. Licensed bar and café open.

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

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MOVIES AT THE OLD SCHOOL WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING (M | 125 mins) Sat 5 Nov 5pm

MILLIE LIES LOW (M | 100 mins) Sat 5 Nov 8pm

5 St ewa r t St , Ra g l a n MCCURRY – THE PURSUIT OF COLOUR (Exempt | 92 mins) Sun 6 Nov 4.30pm Sat 19 Nov 5pm

SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF KEY TEAM CHECK WEBSITE TO CONFIRM

GOOD LUCK TO YOU, LEO GRANDE (M | 97 mins) Sat 19 Nov 8pm Sat 3 Dec 8pm

MUNCH (Exempt | 90 mins) Sun 20 Nov 4.30pm Sat 3 Dec 5pm

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Family who fled war-torn Ukraine find solace in ‘beautiful’ Raglan

Small Gestures: Gloria Swanson Room # 3

Talking About Mental Health: Patte Randal

Living Nature beauty at the Herbal Dispensary

Russell Riki: Wearing his Māoritanga with pride

Raglan Theatre Academy presents: Harry Potter

Soil to Supper, Stories from Science Night