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Magazine Issue September 2022 Raglan Chronicle | 3 CONTENTS Come and visit us at 58 Wallis Street, Raglan Phone 027412 7082 Follow and share us on facebook: @rivetvintage instagram: @rivetvintage Have a look on our website for more VINTAGEwww.rivetvintage.co.nzinformationSHOP&GALLERY 4-5 Reclaiming culture through Rongoā Māori, waiata and te reo 6 Raglan Arts Weekend 7 Whāingaroa waka ama duo share spoils among family 7 DTI Lawyers named Boutique Law Firm of the Year 8 Nurturing a generation of young footballers 9 Surfing Academy life with Te Kauwhata 10 Spring Gardening tips with the Herbal Dispensary 10 Meet Kaiawhina Teresa Morgan 11 Talking About Mental Health: Eve M 12 Local Rag anniversary behind-the-scenes interview 13 Women in Business 14 Raglan Bus Survey 14 Whāingaroa Talent Factory entries open 15 Students Art Exhibition opening and Social Action 16 Rangitahi Peninsula Community Update 17 Introducing Mayoral candidate Jacqui Church 18-21 Real Estate 22 Social Local 23 QUICKFIND Local Trades Directory 24 WHAT’S ON / GIG GUIDE/CLASSIFIEDS RAG.LOCALRAG.LOCALLOCALRAG. RAGLAN NEWS & VISITOR GUIDE RAG.LOCAL the ARTS issue the ARTS issue the local celebratesRag three years

RECLAIMING CULTURE THROUGH RONGOĀ MĀORI, WAIATA AND TE REO

Rongoā Māori is her great passion; her home is filled with dried plant material of all descriptions and she is more likely to offer a fennel infused beverage than a gumboot tea.

Ngaronoa’s journey to reclaiming te reo Māori began in 1985 on her return to her whenua in Whangaroa with firstborn Whetu and with another on the way. It was a time when the Kohanga Reo movement was thriving and nearly every marae had a kohanga.

In a Māori cultural context, rongoā addresses the events leading to ill health and its impacts through rongoā (native flora herbal preparations), mirimiri (traditional Māori massage) and karakia (invocation).

Beginning her journey to reclaim te reo in adulthood, Ngaronoa wasn’t devoid of cultural influences in her childhood. Her parents were fluent but like many Māori in the ‘50s and ‘60s English was the language, they were led to believe, was the best way forward for their“Mychildren.mother was very determined that we would speak very good English. Although they were both native speakers, and they would often speak with their generation who visited us in Māori.”

Whilst, Hongi Hika initiated the use of musket by Māori in the land wars and headed significant battles in his own tribal lands of Ngapuhi and other Northern tribes. He is well-recorded in history for his war strategies and use of muskets during the MusketHowever,wars.

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The bi-weekly Raglan Community Radio show Kairongoa is another community contribution from Ngaronoa, where she discusses native plant medicine, Te Ao Māori and more.

Living in the foothills of the Himalayas in the early ‘80s, the Rongoā Māori practitioner and te reo advocate spent a lot of time with the exiled Tibetans learning about their medicine and childbirth practices. It was through her Tibetan friends that she experienced first-hand the importance of retaining cultural links.

Ngaranoa Renata is reclaiming her culture.

Ngaronoa is one of seven siblings born in Kirikiriroa, their parents made the move south, as did many Māori at the time looking for work in the cities.Whilst English was promoted in Ngaronoa’s childhood home, her parents were strong in connecting their tamariki to the whenua and the struggles they had with retaining ancestral land. “By the time I was 13, my father had done a lot of work on gaining ownership of a significant pocket of ancestral land in Kaeo called Rataaroa and Waikukupa and we were to return to the far north.”Ngaronoa recalls the loneliness her mother felt being far from her people but also that she was active in the Māori Women's Welfare League in Hamilton, where she was the secretary of the Melville branch. “I was to learn later on the significance of that. She was a prolific writer. She was very good at notetaking and creative writing. All those things now make sense as life has gone on, how they were all part of supporting the journey back.”

On her father’s side she is a direct descendant of Ngāpuhi rangatira Hongi Hika on her mother’s side a strong whakapapa immersed in the priesthood. Waiata and karakia have always been a part of Ngaronoa’s life, so too the wonders of rongoā.

Ngaronoa says it was his wife Turikatuku, a matakite (seer), who inspires her practices.“Iwas to become a matakite quite quickly. It wasn't by choice, I didn't go and pay for it somewhere,” she laughs. “To have those understandings, but how to in a practical way, be present in the community. Not necessarily in the front line. But to contribute and I have preferred to choose what they call a peaceful way as a Peaceful warrior.”Those contributions have been experienced by many in the community through te reo classes she ran and currently through the Wednesday waiata classes at the Old School.

“They were very strong on keeping alive their own culture and language, and they transferred that to me as a really important way of living your life. They told me, you must go home, you must learn your language, learn your culture and hold on to them. I received deep inspiration from that.” Within a few months Ngaronoa and her then husband Lester Silver were back in New Zealand and heading to the far north to live on her whenua.

For Ngaronoa Renata, an early motivation to reclaim her culture came in the most unlikely of places.

1940s until the Second World War, most Māori spoke te reo as their first language. The urbanisation of Māori after the war saw the number of Māori speakers rapidly decline. Some Māori children who spoke te reo at school were beaten, which contributed to the decline of te reo from the 1940s to 1980s.

Pre 1860s te reo Māori is the dominant language. 1860s te reo had become a minority language due to increasing numbers of English-speaking settlers, missionaries, gold-seekers, and traders.

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1867 the Native Schools Act established prioritising En glish instruction. Initially, te reo was used to facili tate English instruction. Secure in their Māoritanga, many Māori communities accepted English instruc tion as they wished their children to be successful in the Pākehā world.

1970s many begin reasserting their Māori identity with an emphasis on te reo as an integral part of culture. In 1972, Ngā Tamatoa, Victoria University’s Te Reo Māori Society and Te Huinga Rangatahi petitioned Par liament to promote the language. Māori language week was introduced in 1975.

Whilst she might be known in Whāingaroa for Rongoā Māori, for Ngaronoa everything in Te Ao Māori (Māori worldview) is intertwined; te reo, waiata, karakia are all part of a practice she willingly shares with others. Her popular Wednesday waiata sessions are a place where parents come with their tamariki to be immersed in te reo through song.

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Ā ORI “My Auntie Ada was my kaiako and she just fed me this Mātauranga Māori (Māori knowledge) in the reo and I just listened. I didn’t ask questions; I just did the things she needed me to do.” So, her reo journey began by listening and doing; helping at the kohanga, helping with pōwhiri (welcome ceremony), making beds for manuhiri (visitors), making kai, whatever was required of her by herBykaumātua.1989, Ngaronoa moved her growing family to Hamilton following a desire to continue her reo journey and to attain qualifications in the more formal confines of university. “I had a wonderful time learning through those connections. Many of the people of that time have passed on and are no longer with us. But I believe through that inspiration and in the way that I was taught in those initial years had set a very clear pathway of going forward,” she says. Ensconced in Waikato University, she began her ‘formal’ te reo training under Māori language stalwarts Te Haumihiata Mason and Aroha Yates-Smith. She also studied under Kereti Rautangata at the Māori Spiritual Warrior School, ‘He Tua Toatanga’. “The Māori Spiritual Warrior School involved a monthly wananga to do with the revival of the spirituality of Māori within an ancient path of understanding,” sheTesays.Ataarangi, founded by Kāterina Te Heikōkō Mataira and Ngoi Pewhairangi, was another method of te reo learning Ngaronoa was to follow and she was taught by Rahera Shortland.

“I have a group coming, who are tangata whenua (people of the land), and they are coming to enjoy the waiata and enjoy the singing. I'm really finding the joy of being in this community and making that an offering.”

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“Te Ataarangi methodology was a way of using the rakau (cuisenaire rods) to learn te reo.”

1980s Māori leaders, recognising the dangers of losing te reo, introduce the Kōhanga Reo movement in 1982, the first Kura Kaupapa Māori was founded in 1985 and later the first Wharekura. Also in 1985, the Waitangi Tribunal found in favour of te reo Māori claim and recommended a number of legislative and policy remedies. Te reo Māori was made an official language of New Zealand under the Māori Language Act 1987. LanguageMāoritimeline you up for the reo Māori Challenge? Naumai hoki mai anō ki Mahuru Māori. In line with our maramataka Māori, this year Mahuru Māori starts on Saturday 27 August. It doesn’t matter whether your reo skills stop at kia ora, or you can whaikōrero on the marae with the best of them, Mahuru Māori is something we can all do. So jump on the waka e hoa mā, and let’s give Mahuru Māori our best shot. visit www.mahurumaori.com to register

The self-guided open studio art trail has grown from strength to strength since its inception 13 years ago. It continues to attract top Raglan artists who want to connect with visitors, share new exploratory styles, and sell artwork which is especially developed for the 3- day weekend.

The Preview Exhibition will be open every day from 30 September 2022 (including weekends) from 10am until 2pm until 24 October 2022 at the Old School, 5 Stewart Street, Raglan. RAW will be held over Labour Weekend 2224 October 2022. Studios will be open 10am untilAll5pm.details can be found at the new web site www.raglanartsweekend.nz. It’s important to visit this site to see any changes to artist studio locations too.

RAMPING UP FOR RAW WITH SEPTEMBER OPENING OF OFFICIAL ART EXHIBITION

“The high standard of art attracts a loyal following of top art buyers from around the country, in addition to the hordes of visitors seeking out a special piece or just wanting to be inspired,” says Nicky Brzeska, RAW coordinator. “Our event will be well worth the wait as artists have had an extended period to produce and cherry pick high quality work to exhibit. Lots of our artists have also been experimenting with new styles, providing a broader range of work to choose from,” she says.

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Despite three postponements in two years, the Raglan Arts Weekend (RAW) is now full steam ahead in preparations for a knock-out 2022 event. Firmly in the diary for Labour Weekend from 22 – 24 October 2022, RAW promises to be better than ever after its two-year hiatus due to Covid.

The 42 artists for 2022 include 13 new artists. Visitors will be spoilt for choice with a broad range of media from sculpture, painting, photography, metal work and encaustic to print making, illustration, pottery, weaving, textile art and designer jewellery. For those wanting to do a bit of art buying ahead of Labour Weekend, the official RAW Preview Exhibition opens to the public this month on the 30 September 2022. “This is a fantastic way to see what’s on offer over Labour Weekend, plan your art trail route, or even secure an exclusive RAW piece ahead of the show,” Nicky says. “You will also be able to pick up one of our Raglan Arts Guides which includes a trail map, as well as find out about any studio changes due to the two postponements,” she says.

Thank you to RAW’s financial supporters and sponsors: the three grant providers (Chartwell Trust, Waikato District Council Discretionary Events Fund, Waikato District Creative Communities NZ) as well as Tony Sly and other local business advertisers in the Raglan Arts Guide. Without these funds, RAW would not be possible.

The pair is grateful all the same for assistance from Raglan Lions Club, LJ Hooker Real Estate and a group of local ladies for their tireless fundraising efforts. They also had support from the wider community via a Givealittle page which raised close to $3000 to help them on their way.

Led by directors Jaime Lomas and Andrea Twaddle, and supported by senior associate Anna Jackman, and associates Katy Baxter and Kirsty Tyson, the DTI employment team has extensive combined experience across contentious and non-contentious employment matters, independent workplace investigations, and privacy. They have had many successful outcomes in dispute resolution, including at mediation, the Employment Relations Authority and Employment Court. Alongside working with SMEs and large commercial entities, the firm has particular specialist expertise within the education and healthcare sectors.

The long-haul flights, however, were “torturous” for the 12-strong NZ para-athlete team, they say. Christine and Wayne both suffered crippling leg injuries in a motorbike accident decades ago, while their fellow paddlers deal with other disabilities which also make travel challenging.

anding down the family silverware is typically a generational thing, but not where Christine Walters and Wayne Trott are concerned. Only days after arriving home with a bagful of medals from the waka ama world champs in London, the Raglan West couple were preparing to send some of their hard-won silvers and bronzes to their grandchildren.

Since its establishment in 2013, DTI Lawyers has been at the forefront of helping businesses and business people successfully navigate the changing environment. It has established a reputation for providing astute, practical legal advice and representation; always working in partnership with clients to help achieve the outcomes they are seeking.

Both sets of grandchildren have been following the International Va’a Federation World Sprint Championships at school and “they can have them for show and tell”, he laughs proudly.

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opportunity for the local couple, who’ve twice previously brought back medals from IVF outrigger racing in Tahiti.

Andrea Twaddle and Jaime Lomas.

“But it’s nice to hang out with our para crew mates,” Wayne added of the camaraderie. “We have different adversities but work well together.” Their team was up against the likes of Australia, Tahiti, and Hawaii but it was the professional British para team – with whom they later exchanged shirts – which left them in awe. “To aspire to that level of para would be fantastic,” says Christine, adding financial backing would make all the difference to New Zealanders’ performances.

D TI Lawyers is delighted to have been recognised with NZ Lawyer’s Boutique Firm of the Year Award for its specialist employment law practice.

DTI has a strong commitment to professional development, instilling a culture in which knowledge is sought, applied and shared – both internally and also with clients and the general community.

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Three of the 10 medals they won will go across the ditch to Australia while two more are bound for the South Island, says Wayne.

With extensive law changes presently before Government, including proposals to amend the Holidays Act and the introduction of Fair Pay Agreements, the firm’s special employment team looks forward to preparing clients to meet their obligations in an ever-dynamic workplace environment.

Travelling to compete across the other side of the world – the event was held for the first time in the northern hemisphere – was a novel Wayne Trott and Christine Walters receiving their medals. Xavier Keutch Photography.

Christine and Wayne competed in three team and two singles races each. Wayne also raced with other para entrants in a masters men’s team in the club sprints, competing over three distances. Between them they won seven silvers and three bronzes for the Whaingaroa Whanau Hoe Waka Club.

Since the pandemic, New Zealand’s employment landscape has experienced more change than ever before. Businesses, individuals and communities have needed strong leadership, clear guidance and empathy, director Jaime Lomas says. “We place a high value on relationships and our contribution to the Waikato community. We feel extremely grateful to be recognised this way.” Director Andrea Twaddle considers that the award not only reflects the experience and expertise of the DTI team, but also their genuine engagement with clients. “Many business owners and workers are at risk of burnout and there is significant competition for good people across sectors,” Andrea says. “It is a significant time to be supporting businesses leading people strategy, culture, health safety and wellbeing matters, and we are thankful for the privilege.”

Also in the world sprints – at the purpose-built Dorney Lake in Windsor – were locals Kaitawhiti Kereopa who raced in a Gisborne team which won two golds, and Conan Herbert who competed for Northland winning three golds in his three events

There are people with way more expertise than me giving coaching advice these days and it's worth seeking them out because the coaching

I don't know that she would want to call it a career! She was playing in the rep system till she was 12 but has had a steady stream of injuries since then. It was a pretty big disappointment but she has still enjoyed playing for our Raglan team over that time, even though she spent a few years literally running at half speed.

Bottom image: The team gathers for an end of season debrief.

Top image: Aaron pictured with his all-girls team circa 2012.

Putting my own feelings of competitiveness to one side has always required effort when coaching.

What have been the more challenging aspects?

Learning how to 'manage' a group of kids when you're not a teacher turned out to be hard too. Coaching well is far more difficult that I thought it would be but at least it's possible to keep learning. The thing I never figured how to handle well was the politics that went on amongst the adults.

When did you start coaching soccer in Raglan and for what reason? I started coaching and joined the club committee at the same time in 2012. I thought coaching would be fun but I also got involved because I was frustrated at how many children were leaving the sport after having bad experiences. What roles have you been involved in within the local club? I've been a coach, committee member and club president at the junior club and was unlucky enough to be given the job of trying to figure out what to do with our flood prone fields! You have always had a clear philosophy with coaching style. How would you sum this up? Has it paid off? I always thought I should coach in a way that meant the players wanted to come back the following year. The emphasis is on learning from the game since playing football involves near constant decision making and no one can learn to do that if there's a steady stream of instructions coming from the sideline. Kids are also afraid to try new things if they feel under pressure from adults.Coaching this way has clearly paid off in terms of keeping kids in sport because lots of other coaches are doing it and the number of players in our community has exploded (as has happened round the entire country actually). As for results, the clearest example of success might be the U17 women's team getting a bronze at the world cup a few years ago. I saw a lot of those young women playing in rep tournaments through their teams and the coaching was always about learning from the game with no angry shouting from the sideline ever. What changes have you experienced throughout the seasons? The kids got better at playing and I got worse! - I try not to take them on any more. What will be your fondest memories of coaching? I've really enjoyed getting to know a wide group of young people and watching them grow. It's been awesome to be part of the little revolution in girl's football in Raglan too. My team has always been the oldest all-girl team and because of the fun they had and the spirit in which they played they inspired loads more girls to play. The sport is viewed equally as a boys or girls sport in Raglan now.

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What’s next for both Jordan and Aaron?

Jordan wants to keep playing so will probably join a club in Hamilton next year. I don't know what I'll do with all the spare time but I will enjoy simply being a spectator when my girls play.

Local soccer coach Aaron Mooar is probably best known for being the voice of the Morning Show at Raglan Community Radio but during the soccer season he can be found coaching his daughter's soccer team and looking after the local club. This will be Aaron's last season as coach.

Tell me about Jordan's soccer career and what she has achieved.

What words of advice would you give to current and future coaches and club committees?

role models we had growing up usually weren't very good - there's a lot for us to unlearn. One thing I would say though is that understanding how football is played isn't nearly as important as understanding how kids learn. Advice for committees is easyspread the work around! But also, be prepared to disappoint a vocal adult in order to do the right thing by the kids from time to time - it really helps to have support at times like that.

NURTURING A GENERATION OF YOUNG FOOTBALLERS

This is my first year at the Academy and last year of high school; a few of my mates from home h ave come through the Academy and they would tell me all about it and how awesome it is. I was pretty scared to move so far away from home, but I knew it would be a once in a lifetime experience that I couldn’t really pass up.

Lived in Whakapara my whole life, which is just North of Whangarei. When did you start in the Surf Academy? How did you find out about it and why did you want to make the big move?

SURFING ACADEMY LIFE WITH TE KAUWHATA

He has really been a good leader and role model for the group this year and is held in high regard by everyone that knows him," said Surf Academy teacher Larry Fisher. Read the interview with Te Kauwhata: Where are you from?

I’ve travelled around doing the Surfing NZ Grom Series. I’m ranked 3rd in the Under 18 boys division at the moment, made a few finals and won my first comp in Gisborne earlier this year. What do you hope to achieve with your surfing?

In this month's Local Rag Jacqui caught up with Surf Academy student Te Kauwhata Toka Tu Tahi Te Haua Te Ara Reo Christopher Kauwhata (Te Kauwhata Kauwhata for short).

Tell us about your education prior to RAS?

How are you enjoying the experience of living here, going to school here and surfing in Raglan?

Māori was my first language and I was home-schooled when I was young. Mum and Dad are both teachers. When I was 12, I started doing correspondence with Te Kura Pounamu.

Definitely learning about how to be more independent. What comps have you competed in over the last year and how have you gone in them?

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I love staying in Raglan. I’ve met some real good friends and the surf is really good most the time. The school here is really cool and it’s a small community so you get to know everyone pretty quickly. What have you learned living away from home?

Definitely back home Sandy Bay, best wave in New Zealand. With it being Maori Language week this month how do you believe learning and speaking Te Reo has enhanced your life? I’m so lucky to speak Te Reo. It gives me a better understanding of myself. I can connect with heaps of different people.

"Te Kauwhata has been a great addition to Raglan Area School’s Surfing Academy this year. He is a humble student who is always putting others before himself.

Just keep surfing for as long as possible and surf overseas later. Where is your favourite location to surf?

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We’re so excited the weather is warming up, meaning it’s time to get out into your vegetable & herb gardens and get ready for spring planting!

• Companion & edible flowers are fun too. Scatter some calendula, viola, marigold & nasturtium seeds around. Not only do they look pretty, they’re also great companion flowers for your vegetables and many are also edible.We have a great selection of garden supplies in-store including compost, potting mix, vege mix, sheep pellets, Kings seeds, seedlings, ‘Incredible Edible’ fruit trees, gloves, trowels, secateurs, natural slug & snail bait ‘Quash’, and more! Pop in store for your garden needs and friendly helpful advice from the team at The Herbal Dispensary. & Karen 0274773632 atptherapy.co.nz Hom (NZ) R.C Hom Wainui Rd, Raglan Phone: (07) 825 8004 Cell: 027 459 8547 email:Karioijanisbeet@gmail.comClinicofHomeopathy

• Put seed potatoes on a tray in a sunny position for a few weeks before planting.

• Feed existing fruit trees & berries.

A CHAT WITH TERESA & KAIAWHINA AT RAGLAN MEDICAL

There is a big need in Whaingaroa for Support of our Kaumatua/Elderly, especially those living alone or remotely. This could look like having a cuppa and a chat, transportation for shopping, appointments etc.

• Sow your favourite seeds like carrots, beetroot, silver beet & peas direct into your garden & lettuce, leeks, cabbage, tomatoes, capsicum, courgette, cucumber &

THIS CONTENT WAS BROUGHT TO YOU THANKS TO SPONSORSHIP FROM RAGLAN FOOD CO. Ruby chats to Eve MacFarlane.

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At my lowest it was mostly family, friends and my partner who were all a huge help. Initially, it was seeing a doctor, letting close friends and family know and chatting with a counsellor here in Raglan. Then after acknowledging that, it was all about taking small steps. After the Olympics I struggled to find my purpose. It was this ‘now what..’ But once we started to build our tiny home I could see that having a goal was something that gave me that purpose. We moved into a little 10sqm shack in the winter while building our tiny home and this had a hugely positive effect on my mental health. I became so appreciative of the simple things. We lived extremely basic lives while in the shack, we had cold showers under the hose and dinner by candle light. It made me so appreciative and grateful for the little things in life. What are some of the lessons you have learnt? I was looking back at the How We Got Happy book to see what I did then and what I do now because I think it's quite different. I would say just from doing the book, we interviewed more than 20 people and heard all their tools and I feel like now I've got this pretty epic toolbox that I can dive into and pull anything out or get rid of something that doesn't work and add in another one. And just acknowledging my mental health. If I'm having a low day, talking about it with my partner helps. We don't dwell on it but we can sometimes get to the why and I think that's helpful. If we know why, then we can change that or put some things in place to help. Or just knowing the why and accepting it. I don't have to constantly be happy. I learnt that in the beginning. It's actually ok to feel like shit sometimes. It's hard to sit in that, it's hard to be like, I'm ok with this. What are your go to tools in your toolkit when you feel like you are starting to spiral? I’m so grateful to have discovered lots of different tools having gone through depression and also interviewing youth and co-authoring a book on the topic. One of my biggest tools I believe is what our tiny home gives and has taught me. It's a very simple life and it’s more in tune with the environment. I love that it's taught me a lot about our footprint and what we give and take, it’s made me very aware of what we consume and being grateful for what I do have, less is really more for me. On more of a day to day basis of specific tools, I’ve found that it's first acknowledging how I’m feeling and what tool/s are going to be the right fit. For me at the moment, I’ve been using cold showers, which sure enough gets me out of my head and into my body! And also a run has been doing that for me too. These are not everyday things but I call upon them as I need. Balance is also a big one for me, so having interests outside of what the majority of my day entails is good for my mind and soul. Whether that be surfing, yoga, or at the moment a lot of art, I’ve found so much goodness in getting in my studio and creating!How We Got Happy - Stories of Health, Hope and Happiness From 20 Young Kiwis Who Beat Depression by Johnathon Nabbs and Eve MacFarlane Exploring the habits, tools, beliefs and exercises that have helped these youth move from the bottom of the bell curve up. Shared in a positive, constructive way.

When you have been at your lowest ebb, what has kept you pushing through?

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In this month's Local rag, Ruby chats to Eve MacFarlane. What is your relationship like with your mental health? It’s a healthy relationship! I have really built up my awareness of my mental health over the past 5 years or so! It’s handy to know when I’m feeling low, what's triggering that and why and what I need to do if I want to do something about it. In the past I perhaps didn't really know much about mental health. I would bottle emotions and all that kinda jazz. After going through depression I feel like I have a much healthier relationship and I know what mental health is about. It's so natural for us to have all these emotions. What has your past relationship with it been like? I battled with depression for about a year or so after competing at the 2016 Olympic Games when I was 24. I knew something was wrong but I didn’t really consider it to be my mental health. To be honest, I wasn’t even sure what depression really was back then. Is it something that you consider every day? I think I do but now it’s more organic than consciously considering it everyday. I will often let my partner know if I’ve felt a certain way that day and that goes for the high and low days. For me I think it’s good to acknowledge and to chat about how we are feeling. It helps in finding the ‘why’ behind the ups or downs. Every day is going to be different, and having high and low days I think is good, it’s natural, that's just the beauty of being a human, we get to experience so many emotions. But for me, it's just making sure those low days don’t turn into weeks or months and doing something about it, if it begins to head that way. You’ve been to the Olympics three times, how did you cope mentally with that challenge? I think as an athlete it's almost easier to put your emotions aside. It helps you get on with the job. There's no time for stress or anxiety in a competition. As an athlete you've got to be quite good at using your mental power to push yourself further. It's always about going for more and more and more. Whereas when I was going through depression, I learned it's not about pushing. And how did you handle the postOlympic feelings?

TALKING ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH WITH RUBY GIBBS CREATOR OF THE MENTAL HEALTH TOOLBOX

I feel like it wasn't really talked about much before I had gone to the Olympics. I didn't really know it was coming. It was this post Olympic void. There's this pinnacle event that you've been leading into for four years, you have racehorse eyes and then it finishes. You're like now what? You have to reset your whole purpose. If you're taking time out, you are transitioning into work life. It's so bizarre. It can be lonely but I do think that almost everyone does experience these sorts of feelings. Whether that's transitioning from a relationship or transitioning jobs, it's all sort of related. I was lucky enough to get to three games and each time I'm like ok I know this is coming. But even after the last games in Tokyo, I knew it was coming, but that didn't necessarily stop it from coming! I'm just a little bit more equipped to handle it now.

Why do you choose Raglan?

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I'm currently spending some time away and it's made me appreciative of what I have back at home. You can't underestimate the power of community and connection. It's the bumping into several people every time you go into town that I actually miss now. I miss all the passionate people and the general Raglan ethos.

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I am also a graphic designer and I manage social media accounts for a number or clients too. Family, friends, music and op shopping. How would you sum up the last 3 years ?

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I feel like it's made me live in the moment a bit more, not look so much into the future - which is a good thing in some ways? Why do you choose Raglan? It's the feeling I get from this place. We lived here years ago (pre kids), moved away for a while - and each time we came back, it just felt like home and we knew we would return. We also have family ties to here, which is very special.

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What do you do when you are not Local Ragging?

I provide communications services like writing, design and digital marketing to a number of clients in Raglan including the Chronicle so I’m lucky to be able to work locally. How would you sum up the last 3 years ?

LOCAL CELEBRATES THREE YEARS

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How would you sum up the last 3 years ?

What have you enjoyed about being part of the Local Rag over the 3 years? It’s a nice change from the Chronicle and a chance to get a bit creative with the layout. Every month there are longer form local stories that cover a wide range of topics and I hope that everyone enjoys reading them as much as I do. What do you do when you are not Local Ragging?

I’ve recently started playing golf which I’ve been enjoying, although I’m not very good at it. I also listen to podcasts obsessively and collect subtropical plants, mainlyWork-wisearoids.

What have you enjoyed about being part of the Local Rag over the 3 years? I've loved bringing something fresh to the community and having the opportunity to tell local stories in longer form. It's allowed us to extend our readership by appealing to both locals and visitors. Story telling is such a great way to unite, take action, celebrate, comfort and connect. I'm very blessed to have such a great team to work with.

A Suchchallenge!anextraordinary time for everyone; however, it's been a good opportunity to learn and grow. We've had to adapt in response and that's why the Local Rag has became a regular thing.

What have you enjoyed about being part of the Local Rag over the 3 years? Having the opportunity to photograph the cover each month has meant I've met a lot of new and interesting (and talented!) people. I try to capture the essence of all of these people, so I hope I've achieved that. Most people (including myself) aren't so comfortable being photographed - especially for a cover of a local magazine! Hopefully I help to put them at ease and that I capture their 'best side'. Venturing back into portrait photography has been a good challenge, putting me a little out of my comfort zone! What do you do when you are not Local Ragging?

The landscape and the weather inspire me.

A BEHIND-THE-SCENES CHAT WITH THE LOCAL RAG TEAM

The sense of community and beautiful environment. There are so many interesting people that either live here or have connections to this place and I’m always learning about new things happening.

I'm a mama to 2 awesome girls, I am an artist and exhibit my fine art photography regularly in Raglan, including being part of the Raglan Arts Weekend.

Phew - it's been different. I also feel like it's been very normal at times too (especially now), a new normal? Life goes on and you just have to adapt.

The people and the freedom to be yourself.

I actually felt quite energised throughout the past three years because it felt like there was a lot going on but have recently felt exhausted almost like a loss of tension. I guess if anything there were lots of lessons learned in terms of how we might face future challenges.I’veenjoyed the transition to working remotely and it’s nice to be able to work from home too.

Why do you choose Raglan?

The sense of community. The environmentally conscious community.

My parents moved here when I was about 10 years old and I remember not wanting to move here back then but now I stay because I want to contribute back to the community.

Well there's the Chronicle to produce twice a month so it's a continuous process, but it never fails to impress me how many interesting stories we have access to in our little town. Then there's general life to navigate with two teenage daughters and all that involves.

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• Lower your expectations—”perfection” does not exist, and it is okay if you are not as productive as you think you should be. Be okay with just doing your best with the resources you have.

• Prioritise a relaxation or joy activity as you are able—taking care of yourself will help you function best in your role

Magazine Issue September 2022 Raglan Chronicle | 13 LOCAL WOMEN IN BUSINESS MAKINGWOMENWAVES

Everyone knows big doesn’t necessarily mean better. Gina Jansen Lawyers is a deliberately small law firm with offices in Raglan since 2013. Our small, but spectacular all-star team deliver powerful and expert legal solutions, that are value driven and designed in collaboration with our clients, getting results they only dreamed about. We provide a wide range of legal services including: property, business, relationship property, and estate administration. We also specialise where many fear to tread: Inland Revenue tax disputes and litigation. We have successfully negotiated an infinite number of deals with Inland Revenue to keep New Zealand businesses in business. In July 2022, Managing Director Gina Jansen was awarded the title of New Zealand Law Society Accredited Property Law Specialist. We love Raglan and helping locals to achieve their dreams. Check out our website and our Google Reviews. Get in touch. E: admin@ginajansen.co.nz W: www.ginajansen.co.nz

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My home-based studio on Wallis Street is my happy place, which I’ve lovingly created while fine tuning my craft with one of NZ’s Master picture framers.Fringe was born from a love of art, photography and interior design. I love playing with colour and challenging “the norms” with my designs, or keeping it classic and simple. Finding out what each image is telling me is key, then enhancing that with your choice of materials and utilizing different design techniques to create your bespoke piece of art to enjoy for years to come. I’d love to hear from you so call or message to arrange a time to discuss your project, check out the selection of prints I have framed for sale, or follow me on socials for more!

If you would like to be included in the next WOMEN MAKING WAVES feature please contact Geraldine geb@g-design.co.nz

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Welcome to Fringe! I’m Helen and my passion lies in working with you to preserve and bring life to your precious memories or that piece of art that brings you joy.

Iam Nikki Abrams, an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist who loves being outdoors. My vision is to empower and support youth who are finding mainstream education a challenge.

• Practice self-compassion (e.g., “I made a mistake, but I’m human, and making mistakes is okay”).

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• Establish boundaries so that you are not taking on too much. Learn to say no.

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Younger children may be struggling to sit still at school, finding it hard to read and write, or seem to be in constant trouble. Young people might be experiencing big feelings at home and the strategies previously offered are not creating change. Raglan Nature Therapy can help young people make fundamental shifts. I am a clinical practitioner dedicated to creative and ground-breaking change for children. Raglan Nature Therapy works alongside local outdoor education and survival skills experts to support youth to determine their future through adventure-based activities. These programmes include opportunities to develop skills in fire making, hunting, trapping and shelter making. These practical skills support lasting change, providing opportunities to engage in “safe” risky behaviour. Raglan Nature Therapy has a range of services, 1:1 clinic, nature-based sessions, and group programmes. To see if we could be of benefit to you or your family, please contact Nikki for a free consultation. E: connect2occupationaltherapy@gmail.com P: 02108317809

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Everyone knows big doesn’t necessarily mean better. Gina Jansen Lawyers is a deliberately small law firm with offices in Raglan since 2013. Our small, but spectacular all star team deliver powerful and expert legal solutions, that are value driven and designed in collaboration with our clients, getting results they only dreamed about We provide a wide range of legal services including: property, business, relationship property, and estate administration. We also specialise where many fear to tread: Inland Revenue tax disputes and litigation. We have successfully negotiated an infinite number of deals with Inland Revenue to keep New Zealand businesses in business. In July 2022, Managing Director Gina Jansen was awarded the title of New Zealand Law Society Accredited Property Law Specialist We love Raglan and helping locals to achieve their dreams Check out our website and our Google Reviews Get in touch W: www.ginajansen.co.nz E: admin@ginajansen.co.nz

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The Whaingaroa Talent Factory is coming back for 2022. Last year’s event was cancelled because of Covid-19 but the previous showcase audience were demanding we repeat the show again and thanks to support from DV Bryant Trust and CSR Studios, we can now announce that entries are open for 2022. This year Whaingaroa Talent Factory has been reshaped to better fit the kaupapa of encouraging youth participation in music performance and creation. We want to give the opportunity for youth to experience all aspects of a live performance and to be able to participate in the mentoring sessions where they will receive valuable feedback from music industry professionals. Also, a professional musician’s fee from the $1500 cash available will also be paid to those participating in the mentoring session and live performance. The exact date of the Whaingaroa Talent Factory Show will be announced in the coming weeks along with the identities of the musicians who will be our mentors forWTF20222022. is open to musicians, bands, DJs and MCs between the age of 13 -18. To enter please DM us for the entry form on FB (@WhaingaroaTalentFactory) and instagram (@WhaingaroaTalentFactory) by 16th September.Entrants need to be available for the mentoring sessions during the school holidays. Summer Morgan-Haugh performs at WTF 2020.

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How did you find the experience overall and is it something you would want to do again?

How did this evolve? Arlene and I reached out to Matua Joe from Raglan Area School when the government created a programme called ‘Creatives in Schools’. Joe helped us to complete the funding application and create an exciting idea. We are really grateful to Arlene for her ideas and enthusiasm but sadly she couldn’t complete the project with us at that time. It was an opportunity for creatives to work within schools to provide a creative learning experience, to enhance students’ wellbeing, improve their core competencies in communication, collaboration and creative thinking, and inspire their interest and awareness of careers in the arts and creative sectors.

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The students created some beautiful pieces. Tell us about the incorporation of social action into the process. What kinds of topics were important to them?

Tell us about the initiative of working with RAS students.

It was fantastic and I thank everyone involved; the children were fantastic, and I’d love to do it all over again.

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The Creatives in Schools programme is a wellbeing programme delivered by the Ministry of Education in partnership with the Ministry for Culture and Heritage Te Manatū Taonga and Creative New Zealand.

I witnessed the students’ happiness and great pride taken in their jewellery making. Students were really engaged, and their attendance was incredible. Along with creative development I wanted the students to experience kindness, compassion, laughter, and unity – it was wonderful to see the students share their skills and knowledge with each other and many exampling their natural leadership qualities. We were blessed that The Community House allowed the course to take place in the basement and that Mike and the Community House welcomed us with open arms; it contributed to the overall success and engagement of the students.

This was the exhibition of Year 10 Students work. The next will be year group 9. The vision was to give the students a metal smith experience. I wanted them to connect with tools and materials and learn a skill that potentially could become a career. I have always believed in the value of creatives. That’s why this initiative was so exciting to me. I had a vision of creating a space that students could thrive in, enjoy and be able to example leadership.Iwitnessed the participants really engage - their attendance was incredible. I wanted the students to experience kindness, compassion and laughter, and unity. The Community House allowed the course to take place in the basement and Mike and the Community House welcomed us with open arms and I believe this contributed to the success and engagement of the students.Thiscourse enabled the students to share their skills and knowledge with each other, exampling their leadership qualities. Originally the course supported the students to develop concepts of social study. It encouraged the students to think about their actions and what they did, produced etc; the idea of gifting and supporting and the positive effects this can have on wellbeing and connection.

What year group were you working with and what was the vision? Year 9 and 10’s. The vision was to create a thriving creative space to teach children a new skillset within the world of jewellery making. The metalsmith programme developed alongside social studies with an original concept that all jewellery designs made would be auctioned to raise money as a social action. What became evidently obvious along the programme was the children’s love and pride for their handmade pieces and their desire to treasure or gift them being of upmost importance - we chose to honour and respect those feelings. So, the current exhibition at The Old School

We should all be so proud of our Raglan children for they reflected the Raglan ethos of caring for the ocean, the environment, animals and humanity at large, a broad range of organisations are represented – Seashepard, Greenpeace, WWF, TeamSeas, GumbootFriday etc. Matua Joe acknowledged that the students have a deep understanding of the challenges of our time and have the skills and enthusiasm to make the change.

displays the year 10’s beautiful jewellery designs (not for sale!) Matua Joe taught the Yr 10s about Social Actions and about how to actively change the world through his social sciences classes. The students created display boards for organizations as a social action to raise awareness and donations– the level of the students’ achievement speaks for itself. The exhibition is both emotive and visually compelling and not to be missed.

What did you notice over the time of tuition and guidance?

Can you tell us a little bit about yourselves and Nixon Homes.

I’ve always wanted to base myself in Raglan and the Rangitahi development has just opened up the possibility for many new people to build their dream homes on blank pieces of soil. The town is pretty trendy and has a great vibe. And the beaches/points have always been a great way to destress and slow down to enjoy life. You have some great projects coming up in Rangitahi. Can you tell us a bit about them?

The Sanctuary is the fourth stage of Rangitahi and is located on the western side of the Peninsula, providing beautiful views of the Raglan harbour, Mount Karioi and the golf course. With walking tracks connecting The Sanctuary to the rest of the peninsula, you are never far from The Plateau or The Village, where there will be a selection of commercial spaces, a café and recreation facilities. Most sections here have sold, but some house and land packages are coming up soon in this area with various building companies. We also have three sections still remaining for those who would love to have a blank canvas to create their own vision. Thank you to our contractors! In ten short months, local contractors have moved approx. 70,000m3 of materials, set up and connected utilities, created roads and footpaths and shaped the land into what is now the Sanctuary. We wanted to do a huge shout-out to the local contractors that worked on this stage; they have put in some long hours and have battled a lockdown and a pretty wet and wild winter to get the job done – well-done team! Although the work has finished, The Sanctuary is still a CLOSED site, but we anticipate this area to be accessible to the public by mid-September! If you would like to check out the area and see the last remaining sections, please get in touch with Sam for a guided tour; sam@rangitahi.co.nz

How long have Nixon Homes been operating, and what makes Nixon homes a great company to work with? We officially opened our show-home in Flagstaff in July 2019, so three years now. What makes us different is two things; high quality and personalised service. Cam has a huge focus on the finished product and is always striving for the highest quality on every home. We use our own building crews so they can all be managed to ensure the quality is upheld. Being a small company, we can really tailor the experience to each client. Either Cameron or I am the contact from the beginning to the end; this ensures we don’t miss anything during the build, and we continue that relationship from start to finish. As a builder and a soon-to-be Rangitahi resident, why is Rangitahi such a great place to build your new home?

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Cameron Holmes; Is a builder who has been building for over 15 years since leaving school and was taught by our dad, who is a details person passing on his trade; he always taught Cam to do the best job and focus on the details. Cam manages all the site work, overseeing and upholding of quality and running the three crews we have.

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Michael Holmes; Being born in Hamilton, I love Raglan – I spent a lot of time out there surfing during my university studies. It has such an amazing vibe, the best time is late summer/autumn. I studied engineering and worked as a project manager for seven years in the Netherlands. Now I am the co-owner of Nixon Homes with my brother Cameron, my role at Nixon Homes is sales, marketing and finance.

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We’re really excited about our project at lot 38. The client has spent a lot of time dreaming and designing his home, so we are really stoked to be a part of that journey with him. It’s a great design and has an amazing view overlooking the harbour towards Mt Karioi. We also have a house and land package in The Sanctuary. This is a really stylish design; we have tried to create something that caters for the Raglan lifestyle, the future owner can potentially use the master bedroom as a ‘sleep out’ or Airbnb. We all know people love to spend the weekend out in Raglan so it could be something to help with the mortgage payments. Plus, we have a couple more homes coming up! Have you got any words of wisdom for those thinking about building a new home? House building is an exciting journey, and it’s something you will be very happy and proud of when it’s finished! One piece of advice would be; to keep your house a bit smaller so you can afford a few nicer features throughout the home. What kind of guarantees do you offer your clients with the ever-changing landscape of building it? Almost all our contracts are fixed price, this is usually a requirement from the bank. The only part of the contract that is not fixed price is the excavations; this is always a PCTosum.ensure we don’t go over budget we spend more time with our clients in the beginning, locking in the selections for the whole house. The client can still make changes, but it just prevents any surprises during the build. Where can we find out more about your business and see your work? WEB www.nixonhomes.co.nz FB: @ NixonHomesNZ IG:@nixon_homes Or visit our showhome; 19 The Meadows Drive, Flagstaff, Hamilton, 3210, New Zealand.

INTRODUCING MAYORAL CANDIDATE JACQUI CHURCH ADVERTORIAL

Raglan is a precious town, blessed with a stunning harbour and beach, and thriving community culture. It is key to the success of the entirety of our Waikato.

This requires a business-like, common-sense, practical and collaborative leadership style. Raglan is a precious town, blessed with a stunning harbour and beach, and thriving community culture.

As Mayor, I will be future-focused and work hard to deliver high-quality roads, maintenance, facilities, jobs, and public transport. With smart connectivity within our district and with our key regional partners, we have the opportunity to strengthen our position and lifestyles in these complex times.

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As such, Council must ensure Raglan is honoured for its dynamic, clever, future-focused, and sustainable communities. I will concentrate on strengthening innovation and modern principles of business in Council to enhance Raglan’s capabilities, in line with your aspirations.

Waikato is the heart of New Zealand's golden triangle. It has boundless opportunities for economic growth and is a place where families can thrive. I am passionate about maximising these opportunities whilst protecting and enhancing our rural values, ways of life and business sustainability.

Residents and ratepayers deserve to be treated as Council's most important customers. I am committed to putting people first and ensuring Council delivers forIyou.am focused on developing robust plans for reasonable rates for your property, and ensuring Council delivers quality, fit-for-purpose and efficient infrastructure and services, on time and on budget.

A Councillor since 2013, I am genuinely committed to delivering for communities through fair, collaborative, astute and innovative leadership. I am dedicated to your well-being, transparent council operations, and focused on communicating openly with you. This is who I am, and how I will operate as Mayor, and how I will manage prudent ﬁnancial management, sustainability and growth.

Residents and ratepayers deserve to be treated as Council's most important customers. I am committed to putting people first ensuring Council delivers for you. I am focused on developing robust plans for reasonable rates for your property, and ensuring Council delivers quality, fit-for-purpose and efficient infrastructure and services, on time and on budget.

INTRODUCING MAYORAL CANDIDATE JACQUI CHURCH ADVERTORIAL

I have a reputation of advocating for Waikato communities and for delivering informed, fair and progressive and very approachable leadership. This will be foundational to how I operate as Mayor.

Together, we will create a more prosperous, inclusive and robust Waikato. 021869976; www.jacquichurch.com; https://www.facebook. com/iamjacquichurch/AuthorisedbyMalcolm Titchmarsh, 2346 Buckland Rd, RD4, Tuakau, 2694. Ph. 027 2721419

Kia ora Whāingaroa Raglan. My name is JACQUI CHURCH, and I ask for a little of your time to introduce myself as a Waikato District Council Mayoral candidate.

I have a reputation of advocating for Waikato communities and for delivering informed, fair and progressive and very approachable leadership. This will be foundational to how I operate as Mayor.

23 Main Road Raglan Saturday 3 September 3:00pm Spring is in the air and the town is busy! If you would like a confidential chat about your property’s current value please contact me. We have buyers looking now.

Together, we will create a more prosperous, inclusive and robust Waikato.

It is key to the success of the entirety of our Waikato.

www.jacquichurch.com;021869976; https://www.facebook. com/iamjacquichurch/AuthorisedbyMalcolm Titchmarsh, 2346 Buckland Rd, RD4, Tuakau, 2694. Ph. 027 2721419

This requires a business-like, common-sense, practical and collaborative leadership style.

The joy of country living at its best and only 15 minutes to Raglan and Hamilton. The house is comprised of three bedrooms, two double and one single, serviced by a main bathroom. The kitchen is modern with quality appliances. Light, bright and airy open plan living is complemented by a wood burner and heat pump. Entertaining guests will be a treat on the impressive deck and oh that spa pool is a delightful addition. A lush stand of native bush beckons you to the rear of the property which is bordered by the Waitetuna stream. The grounds surrounding the house are well planted, with established fruit trees. Enjoy the option of a double garage and a large 6x9 sqm shed that will make country living a breeze. Peace and tranquility and just 2 minutes from the local Waitetuna school. Situated on 7157 sqm of absolute delight. Secure this unique 1.0755 ha lifestyle family retreat that offers potential as a lucrative home and income or the space for intergenerational living. The main house is solid and beckons the large family seeking six bedrooms, plus an attic which could be used as a hobbies room and a double garage with internal access. A covered entertainment courtyard welcomes you into the main lounge, complete with wood-burner and heat pump. This lounge also links to a second separate living area. The well-planned kitchen is serviced by a utility room pantry and opens to the dining area. Six bedrooms offer the optimum family living situation, together with two bathrooms and a separate toilet. Enjoy the rural views from the swimming pool and spa pool. The second dwelling is 122sqm, a three-bedroom barn-house with its designated driveway. $1,225,000

18 | Raglan Chronicle Magazine Issue September 202218 | Raglan Chronicle Magazine Issue September 2022 Interested? Give me a call today to arrange a private viewing. LICENSEE AGENT 027 441 julie.hanna@raywhite.com8964 Raglan Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA162008)Totara Grove Waitetuna69 Waitetuna Valley Road Waitetuna

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Don't miss this opportunity to build on one of the best spots in Raglan! This 1.1007 ha (more or less) section features incredible views of the Raglan coast and easy access down to Ruapuke beach for after work scrolls and weekend surfing. Give Richard a call today to arrange a viewing. $795,000 GST Inclusive VIEW View By Appointment E richard.thomson@pggwrightson.co.nz pggwre.co.nz/HAM36375

M 027 294 8625 Richard Thomson

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RAGLANREDUCED 8025m2 lifestyle Ruapuke beach. Sections of this calibre are rare and you're unlikely to come across another opportunity to your home in such a beautiful location. GST By Appointment E richard.thomson@pggwrightson.co.nz 294

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Magazine Issue September 2022 Raglan Chronicle | 19 Magazine Issue September 2022 Raglan Chronicle | 19 PGG Wrightson Real Estate Limited, licensed under REAA 2008 Helping grow the country Spring is Here! Now is the perfect time to market your property. Richard Thomson Licensed Salesperson (REAA 2008) 027 294 8625 www.fb.com/RichardThomsonRealEstate/richard.thomson@pggwrightson.co.nz Helping grow the countryPGG Wrightson Real Estate Limited, licensed under the REAA 2008. Keeping it Real Estate. Give me a call today to discuss recent sales and the value of your property by booking in an appraisal. pggwre.co.nz/HAM36115 RAGLAN 3578 State Highway 23 Last Chance! Here is a chance to own a gently rolling, ridge top bare block with a sunny and easy building site on 8000m2 more or less, with big sky views and rural vistas in all directions, from the neighbouring paddocks to the distant wind farm. The elevated site is hidden away 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. There is plenty of room for a pony or young stock, a home orchard and a big shed. $650,000 GST Inclusive VIEW View By Appointment E richard.thomson@pggwrightson.co.nz M 027 294 8625 Richard Thomson pggwre.co.nz/HAM34524

It's getting very difficult to find an attractive flat sunny site close to amenities and with quality neighbouring properties. The mature native plantings to the west of the section are an added bonus for its beauty and attracting bird life. This flat and sheltered bare block of 5166m2 (more or less) has access from Glenwood Grove, an intimate enclave of quality homes, but it also fronts Te Pahu Road, giving excellent exposure for a home business. It is just two minutes from The Village Cafe, petrol station and shops at Whatawhata and easy commute to Hamilton for work. $630,000 GST Inclusive VIEW View By Appointment E richard.thomson@pggwrightson.co.nz M 027 294 8625 Richard Thomson pggwre.co.nz/HAM32446

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Greig$2,150,000Metcalfe - 021 995 071 33 2 Email gmetcalfe.raglan@ljhooker.co.nz ljhooker.co.nz/ 3FAHFG Price ViewContact 12 Bow Street Raglan Commercial Land & Building

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 liveGreig$499,000www.rangitahi.co.nz.Metcalfe-021995 071 Email gmetcalfe.raglan@ljhooker.co.nz ljhooker.co.nz/ 3JBHFG

Greig$530,000Metcalfe - 021 995 071 Email gmetcalfe.raglan@ljhooker.co.nz

Price ViewContact Lot 419 The Sanctuary, Rangitahi Large Site with Water Views

20 | Raglan Chronicle Magazine Issue September 2022 *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. LJ Hooker Raglan (07) 825 7170 • 25-27 Bow Street , Raglan • George Boyes & Co Limited Licensed Real Estate Agent REAA 2008 Chrissy Cox SalespersonLicensed 027 287 1804 Robbie Regnier SalespersonLicensed 021 952 271 Matt Sweetman SalespersonLicensed 021 624 826 Metcalfe-BlackNatasha Licensed Salesperson Manager, Rental Dpt 027 555 9994 Helen West BSO 07 825 7170 Greig Metcalfe Licenced ManagingSalespersonDirector 021 995 071 Kyle ljhooker.co.nz/Leuthart3M9HFG ViewContactPrice swimming, watersports and coastal living. Greig$795,000Metcalfe - 021 995 071 Email gmetcalfe.raglan@ljhooker.co.nz Sun 12 - 12:30pm 7 Manukau Road Classic 1970’s Vibe A 1970’s, split level family home in original condition. There are 3 double bedrooms plus bonus room which would be a great office or fourth bedroom and attached single garage. The large, 1166m2, section has potential to add an auxiliary dwelling, (with council consent). Or create your own small lifestyle in town with a home orchard, vege gardens, chickens and perhaps a sheep or two. There is even a small harbour view. All this on the bus route and a short walk to the shops, cafes and beaches of Raglan. Embrace the retro 70’s features or update to the present day. It’s time for new owners to create memories here. Call Chrissy for more information. 13 1 Chrissy Cox - 027 287 3FPHFG1804ljhooker.co.nz/ ContactView $799,000 Email ccox.raglan@ljhooker.co.nz Sun 2 - 2:30pm Price OPEN HOME ljhooker.co.nz/ 3MWHFG ViewContactPrice 20 James Street, Raglan Cosy & Convenient Are you looking for a central located low maintenance and tidy home? You’ve found it! The convenience of town and cafes and the harbourfront are all just a short flat stroll away within minutes. The home features 2 double bedrooms and an open plan lounge dining and kitchen which opens out to a sunny deck. There is a single garage with internal access plus a separate carport for the boat. Full under floor and ceiling insulation is in place and there is a modern heat pump for winter warmth or summer cooling. This is hugely appealing and convenient central location. Greig$859,000Metcalfe - 021 995 071 12 1 Email gmetcalfe.raglan@ljhooker.co.nz Sun ljhooker.co.nz/1-1:30pm3J7HFG Price ViewContact 121 Maungatawhiri Road, Raglan 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.

Greig$1,200,000Metcalfe - 021 995 071 1 Email gmetcalfe.raglan@ljhooker.co.nz ljhooker.co.nz/ 3KZHFG

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.

When you know, you know. www.raglan.ljhooker.co.nz

This is a rare opportunity to secure a main street Raglan commercial premises which are traditionally tightly held. The site would suit a myriad of uses, in particular retail due to the very high foot traffic and prime position among other successful long term businesses. Situated in the ‘Business Town Centre Zone’ with a building height permitted of 10m with no building setbacks, redevelopment to a multi level building in the future as Raglan grows is a possibility here. This is a fantastic chance for a business to cement their operations in the main street without the restrictions of being a tenant. LIM and earthquake assessment report available on request.

Price ViewContact 6 Tunarau Street, Rangitahi Prime Easy Contoured Section

SUCCESS REALTY LIMITED, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008

This large 1306 sqm (more or less) waterfront section will give you tons of room to design and build your own private coastal retreat where you can relax and watch the water glisten below from the comfort of your expansive west facing living spaces. The generous sized section will allow you to build your main home on the elevated flat area to take advantage of the views. bayleys.co.nz/ LotRaglan2313638407Rangitahi Peninsula 1,015sqm Asking Price $1,200,000 Phone for viewing times Mark Frost 022 150 mark.frost@bayleys.co.nz2244

Designed and ready to go House of the year category winners McIndoe Construction is proud to present a stunning high quality family home in the ever-popular Rangitahi peninsula. 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. The north facing open plan living area flows nicely with the high spec kitchen and dining room, all which connect perfectly with the expansive bayleys.co.nz/deck.2313576

Magazine Issue September 2022 Raglan Chronicle | 21 bayleys.co.nz Raglan 44 Cambrae Road 464sqm 3 2 2 Auction (unless sold prior) 11am, Thu 22 Sep 2022 96 Ulster Street, Hamilton Phone for viewing times Mark Frost 022 150 mark.frost@bayleys.co.nz2244

View from Townhouse 6 Renders are indicative only 25RaglanRangitahi Road 2 1 1 2 Asking Price $900,000 Phone for viewing times Mark Frost 022 150 mark.frost@bayleys.co.nz2244

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

101RaglanRangitahi Road 486sqm 4 2 2 Asking Price $1,290,000 Phone for viewing times Mark Frost 022 150 mark.frost@bayleys.co.nz2244

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

Modern, immaculate - home or family bach

1,176sqm Asking Price $570,000 Phone for viewing times Mark Frost 022 150 mark.frost@bayleys.co.nz2244

SUCCESS REALTY LIMITED, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008 Easy contour building platform

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

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Boundary lines are indicative only Boundary lines are indicative only LotRaglan416Rangitahi Peninsula 473sqm Asking Price $465,000 Phone for viewing times Mark Frost 022 150 mark.frost@bayleys.co.nz2244

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LotRaglan410Rangitahi Peninsula 1,306sqm Price by Negotiation Phone for viewing times Mark Frost 022 150 mark.frost@bayleys.co.nz2244

If you're after a substantial blank canvas to build your forever home in the relaxing Rangitahi Peninsula, then look no further. 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 bayleys.co.nz/possible.2313477

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

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

North Point Residences, Rangitahi Construction is well under way 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

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

Peaceful waterfront section

Large premier waterfront section Be quick to secure one of the last premier waterfront sections in 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. bayleys.co.nz/2313472

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. bayleys.co.nz/2313475 Boundary lines are indicative only Boundary lines are indicative only

22 | Raglan Chronicle Magazine Issue September 2022 Outside The Shack, The Herbal Dispensary, Soul Shoes at the wharf, Raglan iHub, Wainui Road Supermarket, Te Uku Store, LJ Hooker, Bayleys Ray White, The Hut cafe at Rangitahi, Super Value and 4 Square. We love seeing your images of our magazine on Instagram - please share the love & tag our mag...#localragmag@local_rag Keep your eye out for these artists with work being featured around town... FIND OUR MAG ...IN STANDS AROUND TOWN: SOCIALLOCAL BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE SHACK BROWSE • CONNECT • INTERACT MAGOURTAG social WEOBJECTSLOVE @local_rag BODY SOAPS from MARAMA SKINCARE $24 @maramaskincaremaramaskincare.com WOODEN BOTTLE fromBRUSHTONY SLY $18POTTERY @tonyslypotterytonyslypottery.com The Local Rag LOVES to support LOCAL! We create regular features to showcase local businesses - if you are interested in featuring in one of these please contact Geraldine: geb@g-design.co.nz For any other advertising or content for the mag, please contact Jacqui: info@raglanchronicle.co.nz FEATURE IN OUR MAG... Please feel free to grab some of our magazines from the stands around town (list top left<<<) for your Airbnb / accommodation & guests from out of town - they are FREEGRABSOMEMAGS READ ONLINE:IT Read the latest issue of the Local Rag, as well as our onlineRaglanfortnightlyChronicleat: www.issuu.com (Search Chronicle’)‘Raglan ONGRAMTHE CHECK OUT WHO WE OURMENTIONEDHAVEONSOCIALPAGEONINSTAGRAM...follow/like/share @raglancommunityradio@raglanoldschool@raglanartsweekend@the_yard_raglan @tonyslypottery @maramaskincare@theshackraglan FOLLOW OUR OTHER IG ACCOUNT: @theraglanchronicle DIABLOS CARAVAN Thurs 8 Sept, 8.15pm @ the Old School Arts Centre Acoustic guitar from Spanish, Flamenco, Blues, Country and everything in between by a selection of three of the countries best players. Tickets from www.undertheradar.co.nz LIVE & LOCAL @ THE OLD SCHOOL Friday 16 Sept 7.30 - 9.30pm Details will be on our website and social media: @raglanoldschool www.raglanartscentre.co.nz THIS MONTH NEXT MONTH ON OUR CALENDAR WHAT’S COMING UP Cnrtheshackraglan.comWainuiRd&BowStRaglan,Whaingaroa open seven days from eight am NEWSPRING.HELLOMENU. Come in and try our new menu! Love good food, people and coffee? We are looking for experienced staff. email: juddy@theshackraglan.com @himayafern@duckduck.loose@zashaskye RAGLAN ARTS WEEKEND - Artist’s open studios Labour Weekend 22-24 October See www.raglanartsweekend.nz for more info. MASAYA - with BENJAMIN MACK Fri 21 October @ The Yard Tickets from ticketspace.nz RACING - Must Be The Moon Tour Sat 29 October, 8pm @ The Yard Tickets from www.ticketfairy.com THIS MONTH: Xavier Meade - Thurs 29 Sept A SELECTION OF ARTS WEEKEND ARTISTS, FOLLOW THEM INSTAGRAM...ON PAINTING / DRAWING: @juliangodfery @marise.rarere @youmans.studio @jane.galloway.artist @hayleyhamilton_create @wellsdyana @toni.kingstone.artist @caffin_artistraglan @tessaskerman_art@rossthorntonjones@drairbrush.nz@m.spacapan @wandalittlehills @sammathers @yanivjansonart @grutkeart @miranda_jane_caird_artist @brodielove ARTISTSRAGLAN SCENEart Raglan Arts Weekend PREVIEW EXHIBITION 30 Sept - 24 Oct 2022 @ the Old School Arts Centre

Magazine Issue September 2022 Raglan Chronicle | 23 DIRECTORYQUICKFIND BUSINESS & GUIDETRADESAUTOMOTIVECOURIER IndependentRaglan Courier Ph or text Michelle Cobham 027 325 4181 Daily trips to Hamilton Mon - Fri ragindecourier@gmail.com8.30-12.30 ELECTRICIANS/HEATINGENERGY Paling | Post & Rail Picket | Pool Fencing Gates | Retaining Walls | Decks HIRE OPEN 6 DAYS 7.30am-5.30pmMON-SAT NAU MAI INDUSTRIAL PARK LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES Builders Mix • Cement • Firewood Drainage Metals • PVC Pipe • Novaflo Pea Metal • Sand • Pavers • Compost Fertiliser store • Pea Straw • Hay Bales Barks • Mulch • Chook Chow TOPSOIL • RAILWAY SLEEPERS Plant Nursery • Truck Deliveries Free Customer Loan Trailers HIRE EQUIPMENT: Compacter Concrete Mixer • Post Hole Borer find us on facebook! LAWN CARE/ HANDYMAN LAWN MOWING, PROPERTY REPAIRS, THOSE ODD JOBS? WE HAVE YOU COVERED! phone: 021 1546409 email: info@jobzdone.net.nz www.jobzdone.net.nz LAWYERS for friendly and proﬀesional advice email o ce@webbgould.co.nz also at HG Webb House, Cnr Boundary & Victoria Streets, Hamilton RECYCLING/MINISKIPS HOURS Monday - Friday 12.30pm – 5.00pm Saturday & Sunday 10.00am – 5.00pm Organics Yard Closed Mon & Tues. No drop oﬀs after 4.30pm please RETAIL - SKATE Monday- Friday 2 trips to Hamilton daily morning run and afternoon ph/textraglancourier.nzrun0273254181 While the factors driving the housing market activity have shifted with the seasons, there’s one thing you can count on. With a unique blend of expertise, international networks and a suite of innovative marketing tools, Bayleys is the agency for all your property needs. Residential, commercial, rural and lifestyle – we deliver the best results. Get in touch: Residential / Commercial / Rural / Property Services Stephen O’Byrne 021 969 stephen.obyrne@bayleys.co.nz848 Michelle O’Byrne 021 969 michelle.obyrne@bayleys.co.nz878 SUCCESS REALTY LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008 Graham Rope 021 222 graham.rope@bayleys.co.nz7427 Mark Frost 022 150 mark.frost@bayleys.co.nz2244 SCAFFOLDING For all your requirementsscaffolding Ph: 0272667769 or email: karl@raglanscaffolding.co.nz 45 Bow Street, Raglan • Low Cost Counselling • Free Budget Service • Drop-in Lounge • OpShop • Rooms for Hire • Justice of the Peace • Alcohol & Drug Services • Youth Programs • Information Technology Support • Please contact us for more www.raglancommunityhouseinfo@raglancommunityhouse.org.nzPh:information8258142org.nz

WHAT’S ON CROP SWAP: First and third Sundays of the month. 9.30 -10.30am at Bowling Club, James Street. Bring anything from kitchen or garden to swap –seedlings, plants, produce, preserves, baking. It’s not direct swapping, we share abundance, and everyone gets a bit of everything! All welcome RAGLAN VINTAGE MARKET AT THE YARD Raglan, Volcom Lane, Saturday September 3, 10am-3pm. Second hand, vintage clothing pop-up. NOODLE CLUB PRESENTS ALL THINGS BASS at the YOT Club Sat 3 Sept from 9pm. TREATY OF WAITANGI WORKSHOP Saturday September 10. 9am-4.30pm To find out more: email info@raglannaturally.co.nz or call Gabrielle on 027 887 8877. Visit the RN Website Events Page for info on both events. https://www.raglannaturally.co.nz/events/ MEET THE CANDIDATES - LOCAL ELECTIONS 2022 An opportunity to meet the candidates standing for positions on the Waikato District Council and Waikato Regional Council in this year's elections and hear their views! Sunday 18 September from 2pm @ Raglan Town Hall, Bow Street SERIAL KILLAZ JUNGLE RAGGA DNB at the Yard Raglan, Volcom Lane Friday 30 September available from ticketspace. FUN GOLF AFTERNOON Saturday 10th September, 2pm at Raglan Golf Course. Ph 078258483 or 0274281611CONTACT US TO ADVERTISE info@raglanchronicle.co.nz WHAT’S ON @ OLD SCHOOL 5 STEWART STREET, RAGLAN P 07 825 0023 | E info@raglanartscentre.co.nz

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WORK HOURS: Raglan Gym (32 Bow Street) Raglan Medical Centre (9 Wallis Street) Raglan Police (3 Wi Neera Street) Xtreme Zero Waste (186 Te Hutewai Road) Raglan Surf Life Saving Club (Ngarunui Beach) Raglan Coastguard (Raglan Wharf) Camp Raglan (578 Wainui Road) e-Coast Marine Consulting (18 Calvert Road) Poihākena Marae - Yellow Cabinet (222 Wainui Road) This info can be found on https://aedlocations.co.nz/ or the AED app. You can download it for free on your phone.

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MOVIES AT THE OLD SCHOOL 5 Stewart St, Raglan QUANT (Exempt | 86 Satmins)3 Sept 5pm Sun 18 4.30pmSept MURU (M | 104 mins) Sat 3 Sept 8pm Sat 17 Sept 5pm GARDENERTHE (Exempt | 88 Englishmins) and French Sunsubtitleswith4Sept 4.30pm HOW WOMANPLEASETOA (M | 107 mins) Sat 17 Sept 8pm SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF KEY TEAM CHECK WEBSITE TO CONFIRM MASKS ARE RECOMMENDED FOR ALL MOVIE SESSIONS For Sale DRY,FIREWOODDELIVERED Trailerload: Pine $200/ Blackwood $210/ Gum $215 Phone 021 0771524 Public Notices TE MATA SOCIAL AGMINCORPORATEDCLUB pmSeptemberWednesday (Raglan)2120227:30 SHARED ENTRANCE WITH TE UKU STORE, New Crafts & Opp Shop Open

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MUSIC AT THE OLD SCHOOL – THURSDAY 8 SEPTEMBER Diablos Caravan. 7.30pm, doors open 7pm. Tickets $25, book at undertheradar.co,nz, booking fee applies. Licensed bar and café open. EXHIBITION – 10 SEPT - 24 SEPTEMBER “Regarding Karioi…” - Raglan Art group exhibition. Opening Saturday 10 Sept 2pm-5pm, then open daily 10am-3pm. RAGLAN CREATIVE MARKET – SUNDAY 11 SEPTEMBER 10am – 2pm at the Old School Arts Centre on Stewart St. For more info - www.raglanmarket.com

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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/ WHANAU WAIATA WORKSHOP – WEDNESDAYS Whanau 9am – 10.15am $5, Pakeke (adults) 11am –12.15pm $10. Shared kai 12.30-1pm. For details contact Ngaronoa - 0274142414 or renata.ngaronoa@gmail.com

NEXT STEPS INTERMEDIATE HAND-BUILDING FOR ADULTS 4-week programme with Merren Goodison | Tues 18 Oct – 8 Nov | 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 –Sustainable Christmas | 8-week programme | Mon 17 Oct – 12 Dec, Thurs 20 Oct – 8 Dec | 3.30pm – 5pm | $95 first child/$85 sibling | All materials included | Bookings essential, email info@raglanartscentre.co.nz

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LOCATION OF DEFIBRILLATORS IN RAGLAN Defibrillators can save lives in the event of an accident or medical emergency. Here is where they are located in Raglan. 24 HOURS: St John Raglan (11 Wainui Road) Raglan Club (22 Bow Street) Raglan Holiday Park (61 Marine Parade) The Institute of Awesome (5B Whaanga Road) Raglan Surf Life Saving Club (Ngarunui Beach) outside wall of the club (downstairs) that public can access 24/7 when they phone 111 for the lock combination.

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The impact of a decade of predator control and biodiversity restoration is transforming wildlife and birdsong in Whāingaroa and we want to keep doing everything we can to restore this little corner of the world. Imagine kiwi and kākā right on your doorstep and penguins waddling down the beach! A forest alive with birdsong and our kids enjoying the rewards of decades of hard work given towards restoring our unique mountain to sea landscape.Despite this huge community effort over the last 13 years, we still need to reduce rat and possum populations to achieve long term conservation outcomes. During September and October there will be another bait operation on up to 500 hectares of Karioi and you are invited to participate! Karioi Volunteer Coordinator, Jasmine Edgar, says that after several successful operations filling bait stations with a team of experienced volunteers, there is now an opportunity to invite new volunteers from the community to come along and participate. Planned dates are on Tuesdays 6th September, 20th September, and 11th October, with backup days on Thursdays of the same weeks. The day will start about 8am and will be done about 1-2pm. Jasmine hopes to have up to 2030 volunteers helping out on each day. It’s a great opportunity to get into some of the most beautiful and less accessible parts of the maunga as well as an opportunity for keen outdoorsy individuals to give back to a place we all love. Also local businesses might consider taking part as a way of giving back to the community by giving time for their staff to participate - or even closing the doors for a day of “doing good”. If you are interested in volunteering - please contact Jasmine - karioi. volunteer@arocha.org

LIVE AND LOCAL – FRIDAY 16 SEPTEMBER A showcase for local performers, from songwriters to comedy. 7.309.30pm, doors open 7pm. Koha entry. Licensed bar and café open. ARTIST TALK – THURSDAY 29 SEPTEMBER With Xavier Meade. 6.30pm, all welcome. Koha entry. Licensed bar and café open.

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REGULAR EVENTS 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 Wed Sun 10-4. great giving to explore

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In the environmental sector where we have more work to do than we have staff to do it, volunteers boost our power! Hundreds of local volunteers and families check traps each month to improve biodiversity and give nature a voice! The Karioi Project needs your help now more than ever as we expand and improve trapping and bait station networks on and around the maunga.

The community are invited - adults and childrento a Soup and Bun Dinner at 6.30pm, Sat 17th Sept at Church @ Stewart St Hall followed by a special black light presentation by Pastor Nigel Crocombe. Come and see this unique art form telling a riveting story. Enquiries Ph 825 8276/ 0212958325