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Happy Family: The Jowsey family, (L-R) Jorgia (11), Rachel (mum), Zane (dad), Zara (12) and Max (8) in front. See story page 5. Image thanks to Marcia Ahern
What’s up coach? A series of Q & A’s with our local coaches
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This week the Chronicle caught up with Viv Regnier. Who do you coach? Raglan Karioi Orca, Year 6 ‘Future Ferns’netball side. How long have you been coaching for? Had a dabble assisting last season but this is first year lead coaching. Why did you decide to put your hand up to coach? I liked the idea of being directly involved with the team’s sporting aspirations and received huge encouragement from the team’s parents and Raglan Netball Club. What are the highlights of coaching a team? Having fun and being part of the individual and collective determination shared by the team to develop skills and succeed. Other highlights include working with our amazing team manager, Mariella, umpire’s Jo and Alanis, and the hearty, dedicated network of parents who support every training and game. Everyone plays a part, and every part is valuable. What are the challenges? The weather. Cold and rain on a dark winter’s night, sucks really, nevertheless, character building! What is you coaching style? Mix of collaborative, participative and authoritative. We have a structure for skills and development and build on what we do well. Then, the team has a say in
where and how they would like play to unfold. Then, we boot-camp it to iron out any chaos! I’m continually exploring the balance between competition and enjoyment – it’s an ongoing process and the team has no problem telling me if it’s too far one way or the other. I like that we have open working relationships. Is it all about winning? Wins are pretty cool, we like winning. We’ve won a few games this season, and lost a few more. We don’t mind the losses because they motivate us to look at the areas we can improve for the next time. Was sport important to you growing up? Incredibly. I tried many different sports; netball was really significant for a long, long time. Team sports have always been a highlight. I like the idea of working with others toward a collective outcome; the highs and the lows, and the fun! How do you think team sports benefit our young ones today? So many benefits, but stand outs include; physical fitness and skill development, belonging, positive working relationships, collective and individual responsibility, and leadership opportunities. Best piece of advice ever given? You CAN do anything you put your mind to. Best moment of the season so far? The first win of the competition was definitely a stand out! Really, every moment we’ve shared so far is a best!
Sewage spill once again threatens harbour
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he Waikato District Council does not have any ready answers as to why yet another sewage spill occurred in Raglan over the weekend. Just a month after being fined for a massive sewage spill into Raglan Harbour last year, the council was investigating an overflow from a wastewater reticulation pump station manhole in Wainui Road, opposite Marine Parade, on Sunday. The council confirmed the wastewater was untreated sewage and it was assumed that some of it may had gone into the harbour because of the proximity of the manhole to the water. WDC service delivery general manager Tim Harty said the public was asked to refrain from collecting seafood, fishing or swimming in the area until further notice. “We are collecting samples from the harbour to ensure e-coli levels are at a safe enough level for recreational use,” he said. The incident was not linked to the discharge of about five million litres of partially treated sewage into the estuary at Raglan’s wastewater treatment plant in June last year, the council said. Last month the council was fined $56,250 for the 2013 discharge, which was the result of an overflowing treatment pond. It caused contaminant to flow past the local boat ramp and camping ground and over shellfish beds. The council were advised of Sunday’s overflow by a local resident about 9am and responded immediately to stop the overflow and clean up the site. “It is estimated that the overflow occurred for approximately 16 hours, however the quantity of wastewater discharged is still being determined,” Tim said. Iwi, the Waikato Regional Council and the Waikato District Health Officer were notified immediately and signage was erected in the harbour as a precaution. The cause of the overflow was not yet known, he said. The district and regional councils were working together to prepare a detailed report and recommended actions which should be completed by the end of the week. However, Whaingaroa Harbour Care manager Fred Lichtwark questioned whether council did in fact know there was a problem at the manhole, as a waste truck and service crew had been at the site for several days beforehand. Fred said the council had handled the latest spill badly and had not fully informed the community about the problem, as it had promised after the 2013 spill. There was only one sign at the one-way bridge to Raglan West warning people against swimming and taking shellfish or fish from the harbour, and there were no signs at the boat ramp or by the museum, where people often collected shellfish. Another sign was spotted at the manhole site, which was down some steps from the footpath and not visible to motorists. “Are they [the council] really taking the concerns of the community seriously?,” he asked. “What’s wrong with notifying everyone else?” Fred said he was offered some locallycaught shellfish on Sunday by a local who was not aware of the possible contamination. The council said the pump station was currently being upgraded as part of a district wide project to upgrade the wastewater reticulation system. “Any personnel or work vehicles on site prior to the event were contributing to the upgrade, not trying to fix any problems,” the council said. The council denied the lack of communication, saying council staff phoned
or emailed key stakeholders in the community including marae representatives, the information centre and local radio over the initial 24-hour period. “Because of the timing of the event we also took advantage of social media to distribute the information as quickly as possible. Additional information has since been shared with other interested parties.” The Hamilton District Court prosecution was initiated under the Resource Management Act by the Waikato Regional Council, which was effectively the watchdog for any discharges into the environment, following an investigation.
A lack of communication by the council was highlighted by Judge David Kirkpatrick as a problem that “seriously aggravated the offending”. Regional council programme manager infrastructure Hugh Keane thought the WDC communication had improved and it had acted promptly when notified about the pump station failure. He said while the sewage discharge had been unauthorised, it was too early to say what action the WRC might take. Like any piece of machinery, there could be mechanical problems with pump stations at times. Rachel Benn
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Community views sought on alcohol and gambling
Monday 18 August 2014
Public meeting We want your thoughts on alcohol licensing and gambling to help us draft two new policies. These policies cover the location, number and opening hours of places selling alcohol, and how many gambling venues and pokie machines should be allowed in the district and where they should be located. Come along to learn more.
When: Monday 18 August 2014 Time: 5.30pm – 7pm Where: Raglan Town Hall Supper Room
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he money raised from camping ground fees has been put to good use by a local Maori trust, with the resurrection of a derelict site on Riria Kereopa Memorial Drive into a community arts space. Te Kopua Block 3 and 4 Trust, which runs a camping ground behind its Kokiri Centre on the same road, has spent about $40,000 raised from camp fees from the past three years on the two-building site. Trustee Heather Thomson said two new tenants – carver Kawharu Greensill and local trades operator Tom Rudolph - were moving this week into the renovated Te Kopua Industrial Site, which was opened on Saturday. There was now a gallery space to showcase Maori art, a carving room, kitchen and toilet facilities and other spaces that could be used by artists. A verandah would also be built on the main building and tables and chairs put outside during summer to capture
the view. Heather said the site was a real asset with “fantastic possibilities” for business, as it was had lots of parking, was close to town, bordered the river and had room for expansion. The two sheds were built in the 1980s and were used over the years for a timber yard, a fashion business, a training centre and a storage centre, but had fallen into disrepair after being empty for the last 15 years. “We recognised that it was a great site and the building had great bones, but everything needed replacing,” Heather said. With the help of Department of Corrections, the outside was first tidied up, then the inside of the buildings was completely refurbished. A huge amount of work was done to repair and replace floors, rooves, windows and doors, then the place was painted. Corrections supervision Wayne Tukiri, who had been bringing teams of community workers out to the site about three times a week since November, said their work would continue with the planting of natives
on the river’s border, more painting and weekly maintenance. He said his male and female workers had learnt a lot of skills by working at the site, which they were taking back to use in their own lives. Heather said the trust couldn’t have done it without the teams, who “totally embraced the idea and gave100 percent”. Local kaumatua Russell Riki thanked all the people who had worked on the building at the opening. “Whether it was forced on you or not, you have put your sweat into this place and you are now part of this building,” he told them. Rachel Benn
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The Government made the long-awaited announcement last week, based on recommendations released by ACC, which included a three cent per litre petrol levy drop – bringing the ACC portion of petrol down to 6.9 cents per litre. Te Mata-based fencing contractor Jim Munns said the ACC levy cuts to motor vehicle registration would be a welcome financial relief for him and his business. “I’ve got two diesels…I think it’s a good idea because the [addition of] road taxes are really high.” He said the current price of registration could be a real financial strain on motorists. “It makes you grumpy. You get money in the bank and something else comes along. “I feel sorry for [people who ride] motorbikes.” In its recommendations, ACC did not include any motorcycle levy cuts saying that motorcycles are “already heavily subsidised by other vehicle owners.” The ACC recommendations also called for the Government to include significant reductions in the Work levy (work-related cover) and the Earners’ levy (outside of work cover) accounts of ACC. It was recommended that a 21 per cent drop be made to the average Work levy with a five per cent decrease to the Earners’ levy. Despite these recommendations, however, the Government decreased the average Work levy by only five per cent with no change to the Earners’ levy. Jim said that despite the differences between the recommendations made by ACC and the actual reductions made by the Government, the savings made would be worthwhile. “It’s got to be better than nothing, I suppose. “At the end of the day there’s a bit more money to put more diesel in…that’s one of the biggest things.” Income-related levy changes come into effect on April 1, 2015 while vehicle-related levy changes take effect on July 1, 2015. Marcia Ahern
Meeting on alcohol and gambling coincides with hearings
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meeting in Raglan Monday to seek community views on alcohol licensing and gambling will be wedged between the hearings for two new liquor licence applications for the town.
Born Leader: Liam Dingle, 14, hopes to encourage other Waikato members of CanTeen to realise their full potential.
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fter being elected onto the committee of the Waikato Branch of CanTeen, 14-yearold Liam Dingle wants to give back to the organisation that has helped him and to help other members “to realise their full potential.” CanTeen is a nation-wide organisation which aims to “support, develop and empower young people living with cancer.” Every region has a branch which elects committee members at their AGM. The 14 elected committee members vote on important issues and organise fundraising – for CanTeen – and events for CanTeen Waikato branch Members. The Waikato branch of CanTeen has more than 50 members, consisting of patients and siblings of cancer patient. At nine-years-old, Liam was diagnosed with a Pituitary Stalk Germinoma. This meant that a “small” tumour had formed on the pituitary stalk, which connects to the pituitary gland, at the base of his brain. Liam’s mum, Rachael, said that the whole ordeal sent the family into “shock” and completely changed everyday life for nearly two months, as Liam “had 28 radiation treatments on his brain, every week day for six
weeks.” The family received “amazing support” during their ordeal, which is why Liam jumped at the chance to represent his fellow members as a committee member, she said. “He’s really, really keen to give back. He realises how much help and support we had.” Liam said he received a phone call before last month’s AGM (for CanTeen Waikato) to say that he had been nominated for the 2014 committee elections. He said that he was “hopeful” of a seat on the committee and when, on the election night, his name was called out as one of the 14 elected members he was “over the moon.” “I was ecstatic.” As a committee member Liam votes on issues regarding the Waikato branch, puts forward ideas, organises fundraisers and events and attends committee retreats, such as the most recent trip to Tukino Ski Field, he said. “I’ve really had to step up from letting other people do it, to do it myself.” Liam said he hoped to encourage members to “get more involved in activities and “to realise their full potential.” “Not just realise it, but, grow into that potential.” Marcia Ahern
The Waikato District Council public meeting on Monday, August 18 at the Raglan Town Hall is part of a series of meetings around the district to seek community views on alcohol and gambling, which will be used to help the council draft two new policies. Prior to the meeting, the council’s District Licensing Committee will hold a hearing into Rock-it Café’s application for an on-licence to sell alcohol seven days a week between 10am to 1am at its café and arts and entertainment venue on Wainui Road. The application has received 16 objections. Bow Street Liquor is applying for an off-licence for a bottle store in the main street, opening from 9am every day until 9pm Sunday to Thursday and until 10pm on Friday and Saturday nights. The application, which will be heard on Tuesday, has received 64
objections and a petition with 18 signatories. The application hearings are open to the public but only those who have lodged an objection are entitled to speak, as well as the applicant and reporting agencies, the Police, medical officer of health and licensing inspector. The public consultation meeting on Monday evening concerns council’s Local Alcohol Policy (LAP) on the licensing of premises to sell alcohol, both onlicence and off-licence. Council customer support general manager Sue Duignan said the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act passed in 2012 allowed each council to develop a LAP for its area, giving the community a chance to have a say on the licensing process, on such matters as location and opening hours of businesses selling alcohol. Once a LAP was in place, the local licensing committee and the Alcohol Regulatory and Licensing Authority must have regard to the LAP when making decisions on licence applications. The second policy reviewed the council’s existing gambling policies and would result in a district-wide policy which covered how many gambling
venues and pokie machines should be allowed and where they should be located. “Both alcohol licensing and gambling are subjects which many people hold strong views on, so it’s vital we get the views of a wide range of residents and organisations as we develop these new policies,” Sue said. The public would get two opportunities to comment on the policies: at the Monday’s meeting and in November or December when it formally consulted on the draft policies. Initial feedback was collected through a survey conducted in 2013 and would be used along with the feedback from the public meetings in drafting the two policies, she said. • Monday, August 18: WDC community meeting on alcohol and gambling. Raglan Town Hall Supper Room, 5.30 – 7pm. • Monday, August 18: Hearing on Rock-it Café’s liquor licence application, Raglan Town Hall, starting at 11am. • Tuesday, August 19: Hearing on Bow Street Liquor’s liquor licence application, Raglan Town Hall, starting at 11am. Rachel Benn
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Registrations now open for the 2015 Raglan Business Directory All new businesses wanting to be in the 2015 Business Directory need to contact the Raglan Chronicle office by: Friday 29th August. If you have already registered your interest with our office then you will be contacted by one of our staff prior to this date.
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For all new businesses in the area the Raglan Business Directory is now in its 11th year. It is sent to all residents this side of the deviation free of charge and will be placed in all local accommodations and businesses. It is an excellent way of getting your product or services advertised to the community.
Current advertisers Like last year current advertisers will shortly receive a letter regarding their advertising in the new edition.
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Area Fishing Report:
by the Raglan Wharf Seagull
Bee Gees tribute at Raglan Club
It is all about picking your days at the moment.
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Recently snapper to 6kgs were caught in quick time at 35m off Ruapuke beach, with a few spiny dogs in the mix. Snapper gurnard and kahawhai are all in great fat condition. Now is a great time to smoke up those surplus kahawhai for a fine wintry meal. Whitebait were running recently along the beach at Coxs Bay and Lorenzen Bay, many Caspian terns were flittering overhead and following their progress. It could be another very good whitebait season, are you prepared to go? Flounder are a bit scarce at the moment around the harbour, but when the kowhai flower the yellow bellies return. Next month maybe. Even on the flounder light from the wharf to Okete they were all small flounder, plenty of piper and small snapper were seen though. Another family went off the aerodrome on the harbour side on the same night and speared a good feed. Now is the time to check your gear and do any maintenance on fishing reels, boats, trailers and your motors and battery condition, come October and snapper fishing will be all go for another season. The local Coastguard’s annual Tide Chart book is at the printers and will be available in the next few days. The Kawhia Bar has changed its characteristics because of the NE weather pattern, and their boaties have been warned when crossing. There have been no reports of any problems at Raglan but due care should be taken particularly at low tide. All our harbour navigation lights are in working order. So layer up your clothes, keep warm out there, take up the challenge to find where those fish are, take only what you need, and have a safe trip home.
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Fresh from their sellout performance in Las Vegas
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first tribute concert to the Bee Gees, and since that time the band has played all over New Zealand performing at rugby matches, theatres, clubs and private functions. A recent highlight for the band was the experience of playing to a sell-out audience of 2400 at Las Vegas last year.
is testament to the prolific song-writing of the group, these are evergreen songs,” says Paul Madsen who plays Barry Gibb. Madsen says people don’t realise just how many hits the Brothers Gibb wrote. “At one stage they dominated the charts with 5 of their songs in the top 10! This show is Closer than Close and won’t disappoint so keep Stayin Alive.” ‘Left Hand Break’ is up and running and receiving rave reviews from club members and visitors who have already enjoyed a dining experience. “Our Chef, Lulu Hetet, has created a wonderful menu to cater for all our members and visitors to town and the last week has been really exciting for us all. I extend an invitation to everyone in Raglan to come and experience what we’re proud to offer.” Left Hand Break is open Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evenings for dinner from 5 pm and for special events such as the All Blacks v Australia tests in coming Saturdays screened on the club’s new projector TV. Tickets for the Bee Gees tribute band can be purchased from Raglan Club $20 per person or on the night. Tuesday 19th August – doors open 7 pm. Sue Russell
“We’re in for a real treat with this top calibre band and our great new dining room, Left Hand Break, will be open as well.” says Raglan Club Manager Chris Lourie. Chris is expecting the gig on Tuesday 19th August to be really popular. “The fact that we’ve kept performing the BeeGees concerts for so many years
Gardening Column: Putting down roots August is a preparation month.
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Ordering garden seeds for the season. Cleaning out hot houses, digging in the oats, lupins, mustard crops and compost, planting early seeds in to trays for transplanting later, beetroot, all brassicas, lettuce, marigolds, and lifting of dahlias and other tubers to split up. Lots to do. Potatoes out to sprout, place a kumara in a ice cream container half full of sandy clean soil, when the leafy nodules grow from the kumara split them off into potting containers to develop ready to plant out in November. Last month for pruning of roses, passion fruit vines and fruit trees and spraying with lime sulphur or a strong winter oil solution.All the shallots, garlic and onions should be up in the ground by now, mulch these with pea straw to keep the weeds away and throw on some sheep manure for their benefit.This coming season try something new in the flower/vegetable line. My seed supplier sent me a sample packet of white salvia flowers; these will make quite a show and bring comments from family and friends. I have grown only desiree and agria potatoes but are planting heather instead of agria. The agrias are not keeping well in storage so hence the heather. So that’s part of what I am doing new this spring.Sensitive plants, trees and shrubs will need frost protection covers for the next few months. Eg tamarillos.So in closing, planning and preparation is most important now. Kids Giveaway: Six packets of 25 black spinach seeds. These are easily grown in prepared soil. Will be up in 10 days and are easy care. Keep you gardens growing and see ya leaning on your spade.. The Raglan Wharf Seagull.
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AMMONIUM SULPHATE ex Te Awamutu $525 p/tonne +GST
Ph 0800 549 433
Flowers
Lilypot Florist * Fresh flowers * Send flowers * Potted plants
07 825 6847
2 Wallis Street
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In My Good Books Quality 2nd hand books Open Thurs - Sun from 10am 2 Wallis St Books wanted.
Tigerlily bikini heaven! *now as separates in this amazing range x ------------------------+ Guys best leather staple boots + shoes at a steal ! $ALE
For Sale F I R E W O O D DRY pine - $115, delivered ph 021 0771 524 F I R E W O O D MANUKA Dry $110m3 Ring 825 0522. SECONDHAND FABRICS, bric-abrac, clothing, more! @ Kaahu’s Nest Xtreme Zero Waste 8250017 Commercial To Let RETAIL SHOP for lease Downtown Raglan, Prime location, High foot traffic Ph: 021 363 465
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MISSING: BLUE MOUNTAIN Bike & Helmet left beside bridge at Waitetuna Valley Road a month ago, phone 825 5226.
R A G L A N MUSICIAN’S CLUB – Open Mic Night Thurs 26 June @ Orca, Bow Street, 8.30pm until late. All welcome. FRI 01 AUG @ YOT CLUB, DJ Dubsonic from 10pm, free entry.
NOTICE is hereby given that the Proposed Water Supply Bylaw hearing will be reconvened at 12.30pm on Wednesday 13 August 2014 in the Council Chambers, Waikato District Council, 15 Galileo Street, Ngaruawahia. The purpose of the meeting is to reconvene the hearing that was conducted on 17 June and 14 July 2014. Note: In the event that the business of any Committee is not concluded on the advertised date, the meeting may be continued on a later date scheduled by the Committee prior to adjournment.
Courses, classes & workshops MENS MEETING - MANA TĀNE: E x p l o r i n g Fatherhood & Parenting, 1st Thur of the Month, Next Hui - Thur 7th Aug, TRX Circuit 6.30-9pm @ Old Classes School. All Men One hour cardio/strength focus. Welcome. Contact: Mon-Thurs, 6-7pm Tiaki 825-7111 Fri, 11am-12 YOGA @maxTE Must Pre-Book, 3 perUKU Every class. Monday from Bay yoga 6.30Whale to 8pm, Studio atFitness the Te Uku Hall Call Tom, 825 0404 825 ring Belinda www.whalebayfitness.com 6592. Services Offered
CHIMNEY FLUE CLEANING: Avoid chimney fires. For safe and efficient heating. $95. ph 027 2930398. SPECIAL NEEDS music therapy. Phone 825 7344.
Situations Vacant HOME HELP REQUIRED for family with 3 young children and unwell Mum. Approx 3 months needed of 20 - 25 hours per week in exchange for board. Contact 07 825 8454, or 027 447 6900. Public Notices
T U E S D A Y S FREE RAGLAN SHOPPING BUS Get collected from and delivered back to your home. Come into town for Shopping, Library etc – or just enjoy coffee with friends. 9.30am pick up – 12.30 drop off (approx timings). Phone 825 8142 to book. RAGLAN DISTRICT COMMUNITY VEHICLE TRUST AGM: Meeting to be held on the 16th August 2014, 10am at the Raglan Community House. Please contact 825 6866 for enquiries.
B U D G E T A S S I S TA N C E @ Raglan Community House. Appointments required. 8258142.
Reveal your inner abs!
Personal training and classes that focus on core strength and cardio. For all ages, fitness levels.
Whale Bay Fitness Studio Call Tom, 825 0404 www.whalebayfitness.com
Public Notices TO ALL OUR A M A Z I N G FRIENDS and the wonderful Raglan community. Words cannot thank you enough for all your help and support during our difficult time coping with sudden illness. Your generosity and compassion has been overwhelming. We are forever grateful to be surrounded by such loving people. Arohanui Corrina, Simon and family. Public Notices
BE COOL, BE KIND AND DON’T JUDGE Raglan Violence Prevention and Awareness
Public Notices
Notice of Reconvening Hearing
SAT 02 AUG @ YOT CLUB, The Kryptonites, acoustic vibes and majestic grooves. YOT CLUB IS OPEN late from Wed with great tunes, free pool, free wifi, Sky Sport and free Karaoke.
This notice is given under section 46 of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987. G J Ion Chief Executive
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RAGLAN CLUB RAGLAN RAMBLERS R E S T A U R A N T WED 06 AUG: 9am OPENING NIGHT, at carpark next to fire Friday 1st August station: Lake Ngaroto from 4pm. Happy & Yarndley’s Bush Hour: 4-6pm. bring lunch Karaoke with local entertainers Rob HEALING ROOMS & Dee. Restaurant 2nd & 4th Thurs name unveiled at @ Plunket Rooms, 11am – 12.30. 7pm. RAGLAN AGLOW M I D W I N T E R C A N D L E L I G H T: M A S Q U E R A D E Sat 9th We invite you to 1st BALL, Raglan August Fellowship August, Hall. 8pm Meeting, 9:45am Town Tea/Coffee, 10am start. Limited tickets to 12pm, at Vision $20 (1st drink free). Church, 7 Taipari Cash bar and food Mask Avenue, Raglan available. West. Guest essential for entry. Speaker: Kay Miller, All profits to Raglan Raglan Resident Area School. Tickets: See www.aglow.org. Raglan United Video, Improve your co.nz what we are RAS office and The paddle about. Other details? Door. power! specific personal Ph Alofa 825 7983 / Sport Rtraining A &G L A N classes; 021 0823 0669. HORTICULTURAL that focus on strength & FLOWER MON @ THE SOCIETY cardio. SHOW: 6th Sept RAGLAN CLUB. WhaleChurch Bay Union Hall. 500 cards, 1pm. Fitnessyour Studioflowers. Show WED @ Raglan Call Tom, 825 0404 Club, Fun Quiz Please participate. www.whalebayfitness.com REMOTE CONTROL 6:45pm. WEDNESDAYS @ TOY ENTHUSIASTS: for BANTEAY SREY Looking likeminded mums, R E S TA U R A N T Knitting Circle from dads and kids (and 9.30am. All welcome. kids at heart) to get Beginners welcome. together to have a play around on RC MAINLY MUSIC: toys. Ph: 027 598 Music & movement 9564. programme for SURFSIDE preschoolers, CHURCH Monday & this week: Wednesdays 9:30am 10am @ Raglan @ Te Uku church Area School Hall. Ph 8255199 for 7pm @ Te Uku more info.
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NeedJUNIOR new RAGLAN SOCCER 26.07.14 inspiration for your
GRADE RESULT fitness goals? 5thPersonal Sea Starstraining using NA cool equipment; TRX 5th Shrimps NA & Crossover trainers, balance boards andNAballs. 5th Hoppers
PLAYERS OF THE DAY Maria Grilli
Leon Patterson Kish Grant-Swallow
Whale Bay 7th Mauis Loss 1-5 Eli Grant-Swallow Fitness Studio 7th Morays Win 5-0. Siope Amaka Regnier Call Tom, 825 0404 8th Stingrays Win 9-1 William Barton www.whalebayfitness.com th 8 Great Whites Draw 1-1 The Team 8th Snappers Loss 3-5 Vader Geros 9th Dolphins Loss 0-9 The Team 9th Sealions Loss 0-8 Ciara Scott 10th Orcas
Loss 3-6
Jypsie Hill
10 Sharks
Win 2-1
Tom Hannon & Maureen George
Open-Piranhas
Win 2-1
Levi White
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Open-Bullsharks Draw 4-4
Joseph Blake
RAGLAN JUNIOR RUGBY 26.07.14 GRADE
RESULT
PLAYERS OF THE DAY
6th Green Lost 60-65
Te Ru Rewharewha, Maz Connor & Tawera Gray-Lord
7th Green
Hayden Sherlock, Kate Sherlock & Riley Hartgill
Lost 65-80
7th Black Drew 60-60
Kingston Smith & Michael Copland
8th
Kaitawhiti Kereopa, Jackson Fellowes, Reef Staheli & Ivan Waitere
Lost 15-15
9th Black Won 25-20
Darryl Patterson & Maioro Greensill
9th Green Drew 30-30
Jay Wilson & Oliver Wallace
10th
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lost 15-45 Won 32-15
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H O L I DAY P R O G R A M M E L E A D E R A N D A S S I S TA N T Raglan Old School Arts Centre has vacancies for a Leader and Assistant (2 positions) for its school holiday kids programme. The programme runs for one week in each school holiday period. Funding is in place from mid-2014 to m i d - 2 0 1 5 . Ya n n a n d C h r i s , w h o h a v e r u n t h e programme for the past few years are bowing out. They will be available to help the new Leader get started. Yo u ’ l l n e e d t o h a v e a p a s s i o n f o r k e e p i n g k i d s a c t i v e , b u s y a n d h a p p y. T h e p r o g r a m m e s are OSCAR registered and include art, craft, sports, baking and field trips. The next programme will run from the 6th to 1 0 t h O c t o b e r f r o m 9 a m t o 3 p m e a c h d a y. T h e Leader develops a theme, plans and organises t h e w e e k ’s a c t i v i t i e s h e l p e d b y t h e a s s i s t a n t . For a copy of position descriptions email Rodger: rodger@raglanartscentre.co.nz
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RAGLAN REAL ESTATE Open Homes Saturday 2pm - 9c East Street
Raglan Real Estate Ltd Licenced (REAA 2008)
AUCTION Fri 3 February 2012 - 6pm Ray White Office, 21 Bow St, Raglan rd
Sunday 2pm - 69d Otonga Valley Rd
SPRING FLING AUCTION 6PM, 29TH AUGUST 2014 RAY WHITE OFFICE, 21 BOW ST RAGLAN NEW BEGINNINGS
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY
Solid brick 3 brm family home in rural setting
• 2 Storey House In 2 Legal Flats
Office & rumpus, single garage, internal access
• 2 Brm Flat Upstairs / 3 Brm Flat Downstairs • Panoramic Harbour & Mountain Views
Plumbed shed (potential ancillary unit), well planted garden
• 2 Acre + Lifestyle Block – Prime Location • Single Garage & Storage Shed
3973m² fenced & ready for a new family Prior Auction offers considered.
ID#RAG20938
Prior Auction offers considered. OPEN
OPEN HOME Saturday 11am 297 Te Papatapu Road
HOME
Saturday 12pm 335 Wainui Road
ID#RAG20952
AUCTION: 29 August ‘14 - 21 Bay View Rd Big views, great location TOP SHELF PROPERTY
3 dble brms + office, entertainers kitchen Sun drenched open plan living & decks Large paved entertainment area
Double garaging with internal access Prior Auction offers considered
RAG#20923
OPEN HOME
View open home:
Saturday 1pm 6 Violet Street
Saturday 2pm or by appointment
SIZE IS NOT A PROBLEM Sunday 1pm 4 bedroom home with endless or options by appointment
This 3 bedroom weatherboard home has many great features: Double garaging 2 bedrooms with ensuite + family bathroom Native timber flooring Private off road location Just a walk to the beach, on the bus route. Wonderful family home/ investment/ rental (Currently rented $300/wk) Prior Auction offers considered. OPEN HOME
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Wonderful family home Modern new kitchen Large double garaging and workshop Large shade houses with irrigation throughout 1212m² of land Prior Auction offers considered.
Located close to town & beach. This is a 2 bedroom immaculate home, fully lockable garage with power. Elevated and sunny, only minutes to the nearest beach & town centre. The house has polished timber flooring, is fully insulated, newly roofed, newly painted and has a newly decked spa pool area. The easy care, fully fenced section will make this home a pleasure to live in. Prior Auction offers considered. Sunday 1pm ID#RAG20968 19 Manukau Road
Four double bedroom home on 625m² Two large living areas, 2 ½ bathrooms Fantastic designer kitchen, entertainer’s oven Large family area flows out to sunny deck or alfresco dining Glorious Mtn views, magnificent sunsets & a glimpse of the harbour. Prior Auction offers considered.
OPEN HOME
Sunday 1pm 1 Seabreeze Way
ID#RAG21995
OCEAN RETREAT BUSH BABY
TOO GOOD TO MISS!
A slice of Raglan’s best real estate nestled into native bush surrounds near Whale Bay. Master bedroom has its own private decking and huge views. 2nd room/ storage/ laundry/ studio. Open plan living with cosy wood burner with wet back & sun drenched decking enjoying gorgeous ocean and bush views. Hide away, holiday ambiance. Situated on 1258m². Sunday 1pm
ID#RAG21999
• 2 homes on 1 freehold title 2 houses, 2 incomes – 2 two bedroom houses Income opportunity here Superbly located – sea views, easy walk to town and harbour Ideal accommodation investment – live in one, rent out the other! Prior Auction offers considered.
Julie Hanna 027 441 8964 Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282
OPEN HOME
Sunday 2pm 16 Stewart Street
FIN
AUCTION THIS SATURDAY!! 5 o’clock Saturday 21st January, Ray White Office. Be There!!!
Julie Hanna 027 441 8964 Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282
OPEN HOME
ID#RAG20933
150 Whaanga Road
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• Solid home, master with ensuite & walk in robe • Impressive with sumptuous space • Designed to capture all day sun • Situated on 3775m2 in rural, secluded setting.
Saturday 2pm 55 Government Road
WATER & MOUNTAIN
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• 3 Level open plan living ID#RAG20907 OPEN HOME situated on 812m2 MAKE ME YOUR OWN – I’M RATHER SPECIAL!! • Includes s/c unit • Contemporary design, large entertaining decks • Internal access garage, OPEN HOME separate workshop ID#RAG20886
Saturday 1pm 10 Violet Street
ID#RAG20965
Lifestyle at the Beach
ID#RAG20964 View open home:
Saturday 1pm 23a Violet Street
WOODEN IT BE NICE
ID#RAG20963
AUCTION: 29 August ‘14 - 445 Wainui Rd
STEP INTO THE MARKET
Stylishly redecorated this tidy little home has all you need. With two bedrooms inside the house and an additional room outside you will enjoy the open plan living and fully fenced section. Relax on the lovely decking while enjoying the easy care section. Ideal opportunity for you to enter the fastgrowing market in Raglan! Prior Auction offers considered. OPEN HOME
Fabulous family living / Easy care garden
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RAGLAN RUSTIC REAL ESTATE
Board and batten rustic house plus a separate large barn with adjoining carport - ideal as a workshop/ studio. The main house has one large bedroom which could be converted into two; plus one single bedroom/ office area. Huge potential for improvement. 7253m² section Established orchard and extensively planted. Listen to the sound of the surf - Very close access to beach and surf, only minutes to Raglan town. Prior Auction Offers considered. Phone now for an appointment to view.
AUCTION: 29 August ‘14 – Section: 21 Primrose St
NEW LISTING: 33 Main Road
ID#RAG20984
Phone now for an appointment to view 448 Wainui Road 21 Bow St, Raglan Phone: 07 825 8669 Fax: 07 825 7410 Website: www.rwraglan.co.nz Email: raglan.nz@raywhite.com
NO COVENANTS $170,000
• Situated at the end of a cul-de-
• Elevated Section with harbour
sac
views • Close to town • Covenants apply • 519m2 in quality subdivision
• Close to town and elevated • Site lends itself to a relocatable with basement garage • Building platform flows down to section waiting to be developed
ID#RAG22005
Julie Hanna 027 441 8964 Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282
View open home: 91d Greenslade
• Peek of the harbour and views to Hills Road
ID#RAG22011
Julie Hanna 027 441 8964 Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282
View open home: 21 Rose St
A WORLD OF YOUR OWN $420,000 View Sunday 2pm or by appointment
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View Sat & Sun 12pm or by appointment
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ID#RAG21808
Julie Hanna 027 441 964 Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282
Julie Hanna 027 441 964 Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282
13 Ryan Rd Te Akau
• Close to iconic surf beaches, amazing bush walks and coastline • Tranquil private setting and peaceful hideaway to enjoy • Open plan • Situated on 1455m2
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View by appointment
• Tranquil paradise
View by appointment
ID#RAG21991
• Sleep-out
ID#RAG22006
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Contact: Graham Rope 021 222 7427
OPEN HOMES this weekend
2nd & 3rd August
4 & 10 Point St
SECLUDED SANCTUARY AWAITS $349,000
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• 1219m² section adjoining waterfront reserve • Fishing, swimming, boating
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Contact: Graham Rope 021 222 7427
SatuRday 12pm – 2 pokohui aVe SatuRday 12pm – 21 RoSe St SatuRday 2pm – 445 wainui Rd
3 ACRES IN TOWN $465,000 • 1.2643 Ha’s (3.1 acres) residential zoned section • Easy access to Raglan township • Land bank, subdivide or create your own dream home
• Harbour and mountain views View by appointment
ID#RAG21714 Contact:
Julie Hanna 027 441 964 Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282
Sunday 12pm – 21 RoSe St Sunday 1pm – 21 Bay View Rd Sunday 2pm – 91d GReenSlade Rd
21 Bow St, Raglan Phone: 07 825 8669 Fax: 07 825 7410 Website: www.rwraglan.co.nz Email: raglan.nz@raywhite.com 12 RAGLAN Chronicle
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• Conveniently located close to wharf, beach and town • Modern glass balustrade decking • Amazing views and all day sun • Plenty of off-street parking, room for the BOAT.
ID#RAG20845
PARADISE IN WAINUI $409,000
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• Extremely classy home • Modern décor & fittings • Secluded retreat • Situated on 959m2
537 Wainui Rd
VENDOR WILL CONSIDER ALL OFFERS