The Raglan Chronicle

Raglan Volunteer Fire Brigade fire chief Frank Turner is readying the station for the future.

To the Chronicle team

On behalf of the Raglan Volunteer Fire Brigade I would like to extend my sincere thanks to the Chronicle Team for all your support with advertising without which we would not have had such an epic Station Open Day with over 600 people through the Station.

It was enjoyed by the Raglan community and Volunteers alike.

Thank you again

Kind regards Lisa

Conwell

A message from Raglan Police

From Raewyn, Linda and Andrew.

Ithas been nearly a month since the last Police article in the Chronicle. Soundsplash has come and gone for another year with relatively few problems considering the numbers of people attending the festival. Cyclone Gabrielle has also come and gone causing destruction and devastation around much of the country.

Our area was knocked around a bit but compared to other areas, we pretty much escaped the severity of the storm. SH23 however is closed until further notice due to a large slip at the divvy. Please take it easy on the alternative route through Ohautira and Waingaro Roads. Remember these roads were not made for heavy traffic flow and will likely degrade pretty quickly too. Give yourself plenty of driving time to avoid having to rush and falling victim to road rage.

Most of you will be aware of an incident on Stewart Street on Waitangi Day morning where a tourist was stabbed in the arm and another was injured during an Aggravated Robbery. Huntly CIB with assistance from Raglan and Huntly frontline Police were able to charge a 14yr old male and a 16yr old female with this offending. They were also charged with breaking into and damaging several vehicles that were parked along Government Road, Manukau Road, Simon Road, Cambrae Road, Bay View Road and Stewart Street earlier that morning.

Here are some other incidents that have been reported to or attended by Police over the last month :

• Drink Driving = 6

• Unlawful Interferes with Vehicle = 11

• Family Harm Incidents or Arrests = 14

• Burglary = 10

• Thefts = 6

• Mental Health = 5

• Vehicle Crashes = 10 (including 1 x fatality)

• Trespass/Threatening Behaviour = 7

Please remember to use the 105 non-emergency reporting line for any offending that has already happened, and 111 if you are reporting something that is happening right now. Do not call or text us on our work phones. Our phones are off when we are not working or on leave. Calling 105 or 111 logs your report or complaint instantly. Take care everyone, be kind.

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A shout out to Marcus Wills for offering to provide his surfboard and make repairs to restore the much-loved mural in Volcom Lane.

Travel a hassle but ‘lucky’ Raglan weathers cyclone

by A.T.

Whaingaroa may have got off lightly as Cyclone Gabrielle wreaked havoc and destruction across the North Island but local residents and businesses continue to feel the fallout from the loss of Raglan’s key link to the outside world.

And while the divvy’s closure has been particularly tough on commuters, bus services and commercial transport, Raglan Business Chamber chair Lisa James believes locals are “really lucky” to still have options – unlike many people in worse-hit regions.

Besides the official detour through Waingaro and Ngaruawahia “we have other roads potentially to use,” Lisa points out. And local businesses are still “intact”, she adds, with the likes of couriers and foodstuff suppliers going the extra distance without charging greater fees for the additional time and mileage.

Her own experience as co-owner of Orca Eatery & Bar is that food suppliers have been “amazing”, even putting on an extra run at a crucial time.

Sales generally about town are down as expected, Lisa says, but the local iHub still

reports a steady stream of enquiries from out-of-town visitors, an indication people are keeping accommodation bookings despite the inconvenience of the divvy’s closure.

There’s possibly not the usual number of day-trippers, she adds, especially given the high levels of E.coli in the harbour. It really has been something of a “perfect storm”, she says.

Lisa was checking up earlier this week on Raglan’s small business owners, passing on tips and hints from both Waikato’s regional economic development agency and MBIE.

Officials are listening to concerns and offering the likes of tax relief for those affected, she says. “It’s really good to know we’re not forgotten.”

Meantime Waikato Regional Council – through its operator Go Bus – has been running a reduced number of buses between Raglan and Hamilton while the divvy is closed. The 5pm services have been cancelled and there are no Sunday buses.

Mark Tamura, the director of regional transport connections, says the diversion has added at least one hour each way and

an extra 134km. Some sections of the diversion are narrow and winding, and include a couple of one-lane bridges.

He adds one of the factors in reducing services is driver hours, an issue “which is difficult to resolve in light of the wellknown driver shortage”.

It was looking likely early this week that the roading issues may be largely resolved shortly anyway and that the divvy might reopen as early as next Tuesday, with Waka Kotahi posting on Monday that it was on target to have SH23 open by the end of this month.

“While our target date isn’t a firm opening date, we’re pulling out all stops to make this happen as a matter of urgency,” the transport agency said.

Waka Kotaki said the diversion “will give us the time we need to thoroughly assess the slip and plan for the long-term resilience of the route, while allowing for people to get back to using this vital state highway.”

Back in Raglan, meanwhile, repairs have been completed to a big slip which closed Cambrae Rd.

FROM THE NOTICE BOARD

They say one good turn deserves another and that was certainly the case with Raglan Shuttle, which came up with a generous gesture mid-crisis – offering a free taxi service around town for a day.

That led to the shuttle driver then solving his own housing crisis the following day: Ukrainian Pavel Energy, who’d been living in a tent, appealed for a “proper place to get rest between jobs” and soon got himself new digs.

“I found a place, thank you so much everyone, I love Raglan and the Raglan community,” he posted on Raglan Notice Board.

Crews from Waka Kotahi - NZ Transport Agency are working on building the temporary road around the slump.

Self-sufficient community thriving - seven years on

by Edith Symes

Stumble upon Hakea, an off-grid bush retreat cum permaculture farm out in the wops somewhere beyond Te Mata, and you could be excused for thinking you’ve time warped back to a little slice of hippiedom out of the seventies.

A scattering of dwellings, large vegetable gardens, a shelter for several white goats and an outdoor stage for concerts – along with a colourful, handwritten ‘Welcome to Paradise’ sign – greet visitors to this rural Raglan idyll.

Three similarly coloured handwritten signs – ‘One vibe’, ‘One tribe’ and ‘Hakea’ – line the long gravel accessway in from Phillips Rd as if to alert any unsuspecting visitors they’re about to come across something quite out of the ordinary.

“This driveway is the only thing that connects us to the outside world,” observes Hakea co-creator Dan Whittington, and he’s right. Flanked in part by an upper reach of Aotea Harbour, and intermingled with an overgrown-looking scenic reserve, Hakea truly does feel a world apart.

Not so for Dan, though. The now 30 year old has known this little pocket of “paradise” all his life, only mostly in a different form: his father farmed the 40-acre property up until he himself acquired it more than seven years ago.

Now, says Dan, it’s a whole new ballgame. While there are no sheep now some cattle remain, but much of the land is given over these days to trees, bees and lots more – from goats which get milked to freerange chickens and storybook bunnies hopping about.

As well as the bee-yard there’s a worm farm, and as well as the veggie gardens there’s a thriving fenced-off food forest to complement the Pakoka scenic reserve’s native trees.

Everything from figs, peaches and passionfruit to grapes, olives and berries have been planted by Hakea co-creator Merve Yesilkr with help from others in the community.

Merve (pronounced Mar-veh) grew up in a sustainable village in her native Turkey and is also a former scientist.

Developing Hakea as an off-grid bush retreat and permaculture farm has become a joint venture, say the two. “We are co-creators.”

Along with things she learnt from the likes of Raglan Crop Swap and Timebank groups during her five years of living on the land at Hakea, Merve has also undertaken a permaculture design course in Takaka – at the top of the South Island – and is now applying everything she knows to designing the property to work with nature in a harmonious way.

That includes not only planting the food forest but developing composting toilets, setting up a water ram system, and creating invisible structures to run the retreat efficiently.

Dan – formerly an industrial electrician, then engineer – has in turn put his mind to innovations which include building communal facilities on site from recycled materials, upgrading a spring on the property to make

use of runoff, and introducing solar power to their offgrid lifestyle.

The pair is particularly proud of the banana circle system they’ve devised. It catches all kitchen and shower grey water in large pits surrounded by young nutrient-demanding banana plants, which are now rewarding them with lots of edible ‘Lady Fingers’.

This is part of the closed loop or recycling system they strive for, based on the principles of permaculture design. “There is no waste,” Dan points out, adding that’s the way things work in nature.

Both Dan and Merve – who met in Scotland when he was couch surfing and she was on a science internship – believe Hakea is evolving exactly the way it should.

Dan says it was while travelling overseas that he felt a strong pull to return to his childhood haunt and create a sustainable way of life.

Merve believes in the importance of connecting back to the land and playing a positive role in the ecosystem we are part of.

Being at Hakea was “meant to be,” the 29 year old says simply.

Together the pair has worked towards a shared vision creating this small, self-sufficient community in which to nourish mind, body and soul.

While both had fulltime jobs in Hamilton and beyond – commuting from Hakea – the onset of Covid put paid to that. Dan chose not to continue with vaccination because of “scary” side- effects, and also discouraged Merve from getting vaccinated.

Instead they invested more time and energy into creating their paradise.

“Now everything we do has a positive effect on nature,” Dan points out proudly.

While his family never lived wholly on the property – and there were neither fences nor satisfactory access in the early days – Hakea was always a big part of Dan’s life. “We were there every second day of the week and during weekends, working the land and building to make it (the property) liveable.”

His father Dave who continues to live in Raglan has since gifted the land to his son.

Besides Merve and Dan there are now two families and one intern living on site. Through an online platform, ‘Workaway’, the pair also host overseas volunteers keen to experience and contribute to off-grid living based on the principles of permaculture.

In this vein the venture has become a collective project; a place for alternative thinking as well as conscious celebrations, they say.

In fact there’s to be a three-day “gathering” or celebration at Hakea – so named because of an unusual pink-flowering tree on the property – the first weekend in March, timed to coincide with the full moon. It’s for like-minded souls wanting to experience an alternative way of living through workshops, art and music.

And while it may not be for everyone, Hakea is definitely Dan’s place on Earth. ”I think I want to die here,” he mulls.

Hakea co-creators Dan Whittington, left, and Merve Yesilkr.

Fire chief readies station for the future

by Janine Jackson

Raglan fire chief Frank Turner is only a few years off celebrating 50-years with the service but he’s not ready to call it time yet.

After several years as acting chief and many years as deputy, in February Frank formally became fire chief of the Raglan Volunteer Fire Brigade.

While he’s happier taking care of operational matters and it’s something he plans to go back to in a few years, the station needs to have enough qualified crew to fill the chief and deputy chief roles in the future.

With Dirk De Ruysscher, the only other officer, filling the deputy boots, succession planning is underway to ensure the brigade can fill both roles when Frank steps down.

Ray Bailey, Grahame Field, Steve O’Byrne and Caleb Kronfeld will start their station officer training and Frank says the clock is ticking.

“We're looking at moving forward and some of the guys are going to step up and do their station officers courses. I've given them until August 2025 and then I'm stepping down,” he laughs.

The course is hard yakka and requires a big commitment – there’s a five-day intensive at Rotorua as well as ongoing theory assignments.

Frank knows it’s a big ask of volunteers with fulltime jobs, families and lives outside of the service.

“They're more than capable, it’s just a matter of having the time, and FENZ (Fire and Emergency New Zealand) isn’t the be all and end all of their lives.”

A car painter by trade, Frank joined the service as a 22-year-old in 1975; he was working with panel beater Denny Robertson who was volunteering at the time.

Back in the day you could get away with putting out fires in jandals and shorts, and jumping on the back of the single cab Bedford.

“There was only room for two in the front and half a dozen holding on the back,” he laughs.

Uniform regulations and health and safety are some of the many changes Raglan Volunteer Fire Brigade’s longest-serving member has experienced in over 47-years of fighting fires in Whaingaroa.

Frank remembers when he first started with the service the crew fought fires without breathing apparatus - which didn’t become part of the volunteer firefighter’s kit until the late 70s.

“There was a lot of coughing and spluttering on the job.”

They were actually in the business of fighting fires back then and there were memorable ones that stick out in Frank’s recollections – the Raglan Wharf fire in 2010, John Hart’s garage fire and the bakery fire are a few that come to mind.

The fire at Hope’s homestead up the divvy saw Frank come close to sustaining a serious work injury.

“My mate just tapped me on the shoulder, I turned and took a step back, and a beam dropped where I had been standing,” he recalls.

The 22 Raglan crew members are fighting fewer fires these days but the number of call outs has increased - if they were lucky, they attended 30 in a year when Frank first joined; last year they attended 136 incidents.

Only eight of those were fires, the rest were motor vehicle accidents, weather-related incidents and medical events.

It means the level of training has increased as well with the crew doing the fire service first aid training so they can administer CPR,

use the defibrillator and deal with other basic medical needs until St John can attend.

“The medical call outs have dropped back now because the ambulance is on eight-toeight, seven days a week. We still get the cardiac arrest but not like we were getting.”

Born and bred in Whaingaroa, both Frank’s grandfathers farmed in Te Mata and he was raised on the family farm, attended Te Mata School and went on to finish school at Raglan Area.

He’s not really left the district; there are a few trips overseas including twice to the firefighter games in Australia and Canada.

Serving the town he loves is one of the reasons Frank joined the brigade and in 2017 he received a Mayoral Community Award for his many years’ service to the Raglan Volunteer Fire Brigade.

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Raglan Volunteer Fire Brigade fire chief Frank Turner.

EnviroMatters

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The Whāingaroa Tool Library is an inclusive lending library for tools of all sorts ranging from electric gardening and building equipment through to sewing machines and a Weber BBQ. We help the environment – by preventing single-use tool purchases, stopping tools rusting in garages and by purchasing high quality tools that have a longer life thereby reducing unnecessary consumption. We also help the community, by giving our members equality of access to great tools, saving them money, and empowering people to build, share and create in a more sustainable way.

Raglan Tool Library open hours are: 11am - 2pm Tuesday 11am - 2pm Wednesday 11am - 2pm Thursday 11am - 2pm Friday

9am - 1pm Saturday

For more information go to our website: whaingaroa.org.nz/tool-library

Doors open 4:30pm | screening at 5pm sunday 26 february 2023

raglan old school arts centre

q&A with director/producer

Free raffle with amazing gifts

dairy free cheese tasting

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Te Pokapū Taiao o Whāingaroa

The Whāingaroa Environment Centre

Can we imagine living here with our own waste Whāingaroa?

The Raglan community has one of the highest diversion rates in Aotearoa. Saving a whopping 75-80% of would-be-throwaways from landfill.

We achieve this rate in Raglan by being real awesome recyclers, by choosing to reuse things and sharing things to be reused by others too. Repairing & refurbishing old things, composting & using the food waste service helps divert a lot too.

The recent roading issues had us on high alert liaising with the pink bin trucking company who transport our community's waste up to the landfill at Hampton Downs.

The collection was unable to happen when all roads to Raglan closed, and had us thinking WHERE would our waste go if we couldn't truck it out?

Something for us all to re-consider is this "away" we throw away things to.

Rob drives the truck and trailer to us twice a week and swaps out 2 big container bins, total load is 44tons. These are transported 100km north to the landfill site. It all adds up, going into someone else's backyard. The ocean, and the air are also our backyards. We ask this community to tune into our purchasing choices, Rethink - Reduce - Reuse - Repair - Refurbish - Recycle!

The power we have as consumers to change the impact of waste is huge.

While we can feel isolated at the end of this road, we are very lucky to have access to many locals providing many great things, resources, food, sharing tools & knowledge. Our community is pretty special and we thank all community members, groups, schools, and businesses on board the Xtreme mission working together towards zero waste.

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Pipe Band is on the look out for new members to be part of the band

from Raglan Caledonian Society

The Raglan Pipe Band has been prominent in the Raglan community for more than 75 years. They have led the parades at New Year’s Eve and on ANZAC day for most of those years.

The Pipe Band is currently on the look out to see if there might be any pipers or drummers in Raglan or in the district who are new to the community and have played in a band before and who would be keen to be playing members of the Raglan Band.

We are also considering tutoring sessions if sufficient younger and/or older people are interested in learning to play the bagpipes.

For those who are interested in being part of the band, the only two commitments are to be a part of the parade

on New Year’s Eve and on ANZAC day. There will be other opportunities to meet on other occasions through the year for various reasons and maybe have a wee practice.

We do have an affiliation with and great support from the Hamilton Caledonian Society’s Pipe Band, who complement the band with Pipers and Drummers for both parades.

Harvey Duncan is the chieftain of the band for now. He works at the iIHub on Wainui Road (by the museum) on Tuesday afternoons and he would like to hear from you if you are interested.

Call by for a chat and he can talk to you about being a part of the band or if you might like to learn to play the bagpipes. He can also be contacted on ph 029 409 0540.

Te Ahi Ora coming in 2023

From Raglan Area School

Weare thrilled to announce that Te Ahi Ora will be coming to Waikato this year. They will deliver free performing arts lessons to Years 0-10 during school time, followed by free evening fire performances and lessons for your community.

Fire Performance is a new community activity that is rapidly spreading across the country. This exciting discipline engages the mind, connects with the body, and is incredibly fun and stimulating.

Te Ahi Ora has 5 main goals:

• Encourage students to participate in physically challenging and satisfying activities

• Boost self-confidence, encourage experimentation and foster creativity

• Provide opportunities for personal growth and development

• Build a sense of community through shared celebration and performance

• Counter the negative effects of excessive screen time and digital addiction

Lessons will be between Monday 27th February and Wednesday 1st March. Each evening between 6-8 pm there will be live performances on the school field at Raglan Area School.

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Grass Seeds and our pets... How can

big problem?

Grass seeds have a sharp arrowhead that can penetrate the skin and travel throughout the body. The microscopic barbs on the seed’s tail prevent them from being able to exit through the original entry point.

Seeds can become lodged in any part of the body causing pain, inflammation, and infection and can migrate very quickly - even into vital organs.

What signs should I look for?

• Sudden onset lameness with a small, red, painful seeping wound between the toes or in armpits.

• Licking.

• Breathing difficulty, coughing or vomiting if the seed has been ingested.

• Urinary issues if the seed has migrated into the bladder via the urethra.

• Changes in behaviour or balance if the seed has travelled into the inner ear or brain.

How can I prevent a grass seed attack?

PREVENTION IS KEY: AVOID ATTACHMENT AND REMOVE BEFORE MIGRATION

• Put protective vests and shirts on animals, especially when they are in long grass.

• Grooming; the coat and especially the paws, armpits and ear fur should be kept short during the summer months if possible.

• Check your animal daily.

• Take your dog to the vet for sudden onset lameness, wounds, breathing or behavioural changes.

What should I do if I think my working dog has a barley grass seed wound?

If caught early, sometimes the seed can be pulled out with tweezers and light sedation. However, usually the seed has already migrated, and the area must be explored surgically to attempt to recover the seed and treat the wound. They can be extremely difficult to find in some instances; additional imaging, like an ultrasound exam, may be recommended to eliminate travel of the seed to vital organs.

Often patients will be sent home with a combination of pain control and antibiotics.

something so small be such a

The Raglan Pipe Band at the annual ANZAC Parade.

Lead Teresa has been part of the team for 6 years and has lived in Raglan with her husband and two daughters since 1996. She leads the Medical Centre Assistant (MCA) team whilst also working as a Kaiawhina two days a week. The Kaiawhina role is still a relatively new position which Teresa is enjoying immensely. She has been out and about meeting with many community support groups and has now a great network within the Raglan Community. She uses these networks, along with the clinic to help support our patient’s social needs, with a focus on the elderly and vulnerable. She is very passionate about rural & Maori health and particularly enjoys the clinics held at Mai Uenuku ki te Whenua Marae & Te Papatapu Marae.

Meet the Medical Receptionist and Medical Centre Assistant(MCA) Team

Sue Kendall Medical Receptionist

Sue is originally from the Manawatu and has had a varied career including roles as a Driver Instructor, Occupational Therapist, Health Manager and now part of the Admin Team. She also runs a small accommodation business from her home, enjoys gardening, waka ama and sailing and more recently walking in the great kiwi outdoors. Sue’s role includes training new team members and financial administration though she is in the process of transitioning into a Clinical Administrator role, a new position for the Practice, that assists the Doctors with their inbox correspondence.

Bella Heskett, Medical Receptionist

Kia ora, I’m Bella a 5th year medical student at the Univeristy of Otago, Dunedin. When I'm not living in the chilly, student flats I'm lucky enough to return to the beautiful whenua of Raglan. I was raised in Hamilton but Raglan has always been a second home to me, spending every summer here until my whānau made the permanent shift 4 years ago. I was fortunate enough to join the wonderful Raglan Medical team last summer as a medical receptionist and will be continuing to work during the holidays while I study.

I have a passion for our community and am excited to become more immersed in providing care to the people in it.

Sharon Mullany, Medical Receptionist

Sharon joined the team in 2018 and works Wednesday to Friday. Whilst fully trained in all aspects of the receptionist role, Sharon prefers to manage the reception desk at the front door as she is passionate about helping patients access the services they need. Her key role is to ensure all patient’s and visitors are given a warm welcome, ensure the provider is made aware of the patient’s arrival and inform the patient of any possible delays. Managing the front desk requires good time keeping skills, great communication skills, the ability to multitask and work under pressure, however, it’s also very rewarding as you get to meet and help a very wide diverse range of people who live & work in our community.

Ann Wright, Medical Receptionist

Ann joined the Raglan Medical team in 2020 after gaining five years’ experience in a similar role in Dinsdale. She has resided in Raglan for many years; some of you may recognise her from her previous roles in Raglan at the Westpac Bank and the Post Office. Ann works on the main reception desk three days a week and is responsible for our banking and the electronic transfer of patient’s files when they move to a new provider. When not at work she enjoys spending quality time with her grandson.

Lynny Stevenson Medical Receptionist

Lynny moved to Raglan in 1991 and after raising four lovely children, she now gets time to enjoy hanging out with her grandchildren in her downtime. She has been working at the clinic since 2003 and is currently our longest serving member of the team. Lynny works on the main reception four days a week and also manages the transfer of notes into the practice when a new patient enrols to ensure our clinical team have access to the patient’s full medical history.

Assistant

Born & bred in Raglan, Summer attended Raglan Area School before joining the team in August 2021 on work experience. After thoroughly enjoying her placement, she decided to embark on a career in healthcare. In the last 18 months Summer has switched between two roles; Receptionist & MCA but has now decided to focus on the administration side and will be commencing some courses this year that will gain her formal qualifications in practice management.

Assistant

Tippy is from Rotorua and of Te Arawa descent, she has lived in Raglan with her husband since 2013. Coming from a retail background she was new to healthcare when she joined the team in May last year. Like Summer, Tippy has been doing both reception duties and working in the MCA role and has discovered a passion for working directly with people to improve their health goals. She is currently our smoking cessation champion and will be attending further training courses this year to expand her health knowledge.

Millie Steadman, Medical Receptionist

Millie grew up in Te Mata and joined the team at the start of 2021. She is currently studying Political Science at Victoria University and works remotely for Raglan Medical during term time, and in the practice during the holidays. Her remote work includes answering calls from Wellington as well as everyday admin duties. Outside of her regular admin tasks, Millie is responsible for financial administration.

Raglan Medical is committed to delivering equitable, high quality healthcare to the Whaingaroa/Raglan community and has an exciting opportunity for a new receptionist to join our team. Please refer to the classifieds section for further information about this vacancy.

Community Thank You

Thanks to Michelle from The Independent Courier for going the extra distance and effort to keep supporting local business. She continues to provide two runs a day to Hamilton and surrounds despite the challenging road situation.

Michelle knows she is essential to the running of many local businesses so she takes the valley detour. ‘It’s not an easy road’ she says. ‘There is metal in places and the traffic has increased greatly which is risky. When it rains it’s muddy and when it’s sunny it’s dusty. If you are not confident I would not go this way.’

Michelle looks forward to the divvy being fixed. ‘I’m super grateful for all the hard work going in to getting us back to our normal route to work’

Summer Morgan, Medical Receptionist & Medical Centre

Tippy Bassett, Medical Receptionist & Medical Centre

Teresa Morgan, Kiaiwhina & MCA

Financial Health Column

Financial advice and mortgage management tips with local mortgage advisors, Loan Market

Raglan Business Chamber

The Chronicle caught up with Brett Wood from Loan Market about their services.

Explain the role of a mortgage advisor?

Our team think of ourselves as modern day bank managers who advise on all the banks and reputable non-bank lenders mortgage products. We help people navigate the world of mortgages which involves finding the most suitable mortgage product for their situation, managing the application process, negotiating interest rates and cash incentives, assisting in choosing the right interest rates and reviewing peoples loans on an ongoing basis.

What is your background and experience in this area?

I’ve been in the Mortgage industry for 22 years. In that time I’ve been a party to around 5,000 mortgage transactions including home purchases, refinances, builds, etc. I’ve been named as one of NZ’s top Mortgage Advisers for the last 5 years running by NZ Adviser Magazine and was runner up Regional Adviser of the year at the 2021 NZ Mortgage Awards. I’m a finalist for Regional Adviser of the year again this year.

When did you bring Loan Market to Raglan and what was your vision?

I started Loan Market Raglan in 2009 with a view to help families into homes and build their wealth. These days we’re Loan Market ‘Coast to Coast’ and are a team of 7 in our office at 20 Bow St. I’m the

Managing Director, Brendan Brits is a Director and shareholder and is our Senior Mortgage Adviser. Abbe Daysh is a Mortgage Adviser and we have a new experienced Adviser joining shortly. Erin Cranfield is our Operations Manager and runs the processing team.

When should people reach out to advisers such as yourself?

Typically people are contacting us when they are wanting to know what their borrowing options are for a home or investment property, when their current mortgage rate is coming up for renewal or they want their financial set up reviewed.

We have clients all over NZ and if out of Raglan we’re quite picky with who we’ll deal with, but from day one I’ve always maintained that we’ll help anyone in Raglan who has any mortgage related questions.

What do you hope to achieve by running a series of informative articles in the Chronicle?

Raglan’s a difficult place for locals to own property as we have so many outside purchasers and influences on the market. These days locals are ending up with large mortgages relative to incomes which can be quite pressuring, especially as interest rates and the cost of living rise. The articles we’re intending to run are going to be a series of tips and tricks designed to help Raglan locals manage their mortgages, pay their loans off sooner, reduce their interest costs, keep more money in their pocket and set up a financially healthy future.

While Raglan has certainly felt the effects - and the impact from the weather has been another blow to a recovering economyI think we can all recognise that we are lucky. We have alternate routes to travel; we suffered no loss of life; and our homes and businesses are largely intact.

“Resilience” is a hot topic right now and seems to be frequently overused. In a nutshell, it is about giving us tools to adapt to challenges and stressors we face in life. Lately its has felt like the challenges keep on coming, and we don’t have time to even think about tools or levers we could be using to overcome the challenges; we just have to keep going.

The Raglan Business Chamber has been discussing how best we can support our members in light of the recent events and the inevitable, on-going challenges we all face in a fast-changing and competitive market. To start we would like to offer three of our current members a special subsidised programme with the Business Mentors network to help you find some space to take a pro-active approach to your business.

Business Mentors New Zealand matches experienced business professionals (mentors) with small business owners. Our Board Member Steve Murray is a registered business mentor and he is offering a three month, RBC subsidised programme for local RBC members. Steve can sit with you to understand your

priorities and needs, or identify specific challenges you face. He will then work with you to get some actionable steps to navigate challenges and work towards your future. Steve can also act as a sounding board for fresh ideas and a catalyst for changes you would like to see in your business.

Whether you are motivated to grow your business, build resilience, or look at particular issues Steve can help. If you are willing to listen and receive constructive feedback in an open and honest relationship this programme could be for you.

The board recognises that some of us will feel we don’t have time to add another thing to our plate, when some of us feel we are already in the weeds, but Steve notes this is a good time to try to get some clarity and support to address the most important issues that are taking our time and energy. Steve says “The time spent on direct contact and any subsequent action is driven by the client, and we move at your pace. Sometimes just having an independent sounding board can be enough to help us gain some clarity”.

If you feel you would like some help to gain some clarity about navigating the next steps for your business, or just have a sounding board to give you strong business advice with an independent and empathetic perspective please register your interest with info@ raglanchamber.co.nz. Once we receive your email we will be in touch with the outline of the programme, and next steps.

**Please note spaces are limited initially but if there is demand we will be running further programmes.

Our thoughts and aroha go out to the people who have had their lives and livelihoods so deeply affected by the recent storm and cyclone.

The Loan Market crew are made up of a knowledgeable team of seven.

The Long Way Home Returns back to Raglan

Thissummer Kieran Powell circumnavigated Aotearoa to help raise money for Hospice Waikato.

This journey was inspired by his much loved Nana who was looked after with love, care and dignity by hospice after a diagnosis of stage 4 bowel cancer.

Jacqui from the Chronicle caught up with Kieran on his return into Raglan

How does it feel to have completed your mission?

Amazing, it was a lot harder than I had first anticipated but it feels good to have completed it in one piece (kinda) haha.

Good to be back home with my partner and dog.

What were the highlights for you on the epic fund-raising journey?

The highlights for me were seeing all of the beautiful NZ countryside especially the ride into Milford Sound and back out again.

Most challenging aspect?

Working out the route as there were road closures and logistics of where to stay each night.

What was the significance of starting and ending in Raglan ?

This was an old holiday spot for me and my whanau as we lived in Hamilton so it seemed fitting that we went straight out to the cost from there. Easy spot to get my friends and family to come and support.

What have you achieved for hospice Waikato

We have exceeded our goal of 10k (waiting on final total)

To donate, please follow the link below and select ‘The Long Way Home’ under the ‘type of donation’ drop down.

https://www.hospicewaikato.org.nz/donateonline

social media but everyone gets a little book

Kieran Powell returned to Raglan after his journey circumnavigating Aotearoa to raise funds for Hospice Waikato.

Art by Mike Haugh

A chat with Mike Haugh, creator of functional art pieces.

Employee Absenteeism – What can Employers do?

By Jaime Lomas – Director and Specialist Employment Lawyer, DTI Lawyers

attending work. While an employer may wish to provide some flexibility depending on the reasons for this, setting out in writing clear expectations regarding the requirement to attend work during the employee’s contractual hours is important. As is setting out the potential consequences (such as possible disciplinary action) if this requirement is not complied with.

Abandonment

There are a few options for dealing with employee absences depending on what the reason is for the absence and whether it is genuine.

Sick Leave

The Chronicle caught up with local Mike Haugh who has started to showcase his functional log art.

How would you describe your creations?

Chunky, live edge, hard wearing, long lasting. Have you always had an interest in working with wood? When did you start creating functional log pieces?

Late teens I guess, a building apprenticeship came up and I was in, and started from there in the mid 80s.

What benefit do you get from being creative?

It keeps me active and about, seeing the joy on people’s faces when they see the art keeps me going in a lot of ways.

Can you do custom pieces for those that request it?

Absolutely. I love the idea of someone telling me what they are thinking to a degree, and tying it all together in the piece; consultations free with a coffee.

Your daughter Summer is obviously a great supporter by helping you to put the word out. How do people get in touch ?

Cell Phone 021 1413 325 or emailfuntional.log.art@gmail.com or check out my facebook page - functional log art.

Employees are entitled to 10 days of sick leave per year, which can be used for either themselves or a dependent. For employees with excessive sick leave it is critical that employers keep track of this and request medical certificates for absences of three days or more. A medical certificate can be requested earlier if there are good reasons to suspect the sick leave is not genuine and the employer covers the costs of getting certificate.

If sick leave is genuine and supported by medical certificates, but an employee is unable to return to work for an extended period due to illness or injury, there is the possibility of ending their employment due to medical incapacity. However, care must be taken when following such a process and we strongly recommend seeking legal advice first.

Personal Circumstances

Sometimes an employee’s personal circumstances may prevent them from

Abandonment is when an employee does not attend work and fails to communicate with the employer. Most employment agreements will set out how many days must be pass before an employer can rely on abandonment. Commonly this is between 2 to 3 days. It is critical that an employer is this situation makes attempts to contact the employee to find out why they are not at work. Employers should first seek legal advice before confirming abandonment to ensure legal obligations have been met.

Unauthorised Leave

Any request an employee makes for annual leave must be agreed to by their employer. If there are operational or other reasons why leave cannot be accommodated at the time requested, leave requests may be reasonably declined. When employees take leave without authorisation, this could justify commencing a disciplinary process.

The specialist employment law team at DTI Lawyers can assist businesses in relation to all employment matters, including advice on employee absences and the options employers can follow for addressing this issue. For any further information on employment law queries, please contact Jaime Lomas –jaime@dtilawyers.co.nz

KNOW YOUR LAWYER —

Jaime Lomas is a Director at DTI Lawyers, and alongside Andrea Twaddle, heads the Employment Law Team. Jaime has extensive experience in employment law and dispute resolution. She takes a pragmatic and practical approach to achieve commercial and workable solutions for her clients. She is committed to understanding the issues her clients face and the impact on their businesses or on them personally. Her working philosophy is that obtaining a better understanding of her clients’ needs is key to give them tailored advice to enable them to achieve their goals and objectives. With both a specialist Employment Team and a Commercial/Property Team, Jaime and the team at DTI are well placed to meet your legal needs and look forward to working with you.

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It might just be the time of year, but we are encountering many businesses that are dealing with excessive employee absences. The reason for the absences varies, but the impact on businesses that are already trying to operate in hard economic times is being greatly felt. So what can be done when you have an employee who fails to turn up for work?

Community Pantry: A massive thank you to the team at Golden Homes for providing a new community pantry outside the museum.

WAITETUNA 881b Old Mountain Road

Spectacular Lifestyle

Lifestyle properties of this quality don't come along everyday. This modern, comfortable family home had a lot of thought go into it - the layout works exceptionally well with multiple inside and outside areas to enjoy time alone or with family and guests.

The four bedroom, two bathroom, three toilet dwelling is very well designed with lovely private rural views from each bedroom. Inside this home is the spacious open plan living, dining and kitchen area. This area opens up to the wonderful outdoor living and entertainment zones.

pggwre.co.nz/HAM37379

4 2 2

$1.45M

GST Inclusive

VIEW 1.30-2.15pm, Sunday 26 February

Richard Thomson

M 027 294 8625

E richard.thomson@pggwrightson.co.nz

RAGLAN 214 Cogswell Road

Dream Spot

If privacy, quiet, bush, birdlife and streams make your heart sing then look no further. This 8,352m2 (more or less) property conveniently located on a quiet no-exit road midway between Hamilton and Raglan has a very special feel about it. The property features a well cared for three bedroom 1950's home with native flooring. Recently added has been insulation to walls, double glazing and a very generous deck to enjoy the outdoor space.

A lot of native planting on the banks of the beautiful stream will be very attractive in the years to come.

pggwre.co.nz/HAM37350

3 1 1

$895,000

GST Inclusive

VIEW By Appointment Only

Richard Thomson

M 027 294 8625

E richard.thomson@pggwrightson.co.nz

RAGLAN

Sitting Pretty

Situated on arguably Raglan's best street sits this very well presented four bedroom home with huge living area that opens up onto a very generous deck. The sights are incredible and keen boaties and surfers alike will appreciate the view of the bar to see what is happening at sea.

pggwre.co.nz/HAM36949

5 2 1

$1.85M

GST Inclusive

VIEW By Appointment Only

Richard Thomson

M 027 294 8625

E richard.thomson@pggwrightson.co.nz

WAITETUNA 211 Waitetuna Valley Road

Productive Blank Canvas

Here's an opportunity often sought, seldom found. 211 Waitetuna Valley Road features 15.6ha of bare land with two entrances, a long road front and an equally long boundary being the Waitetuna river. This is an attractive property with the land being 80% flat to gentle rolling with a steeper sidelings. This has created fantastic elevation with several amazing potential building sites.

pggwre.co.nz/HAM37326

DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY Plus GST (if any)

(Unless Sold Prior)

Closes 4.00pm, Tuesday 28 February

VIEW By Appointment Only

Richard Thomson

M 027 294 8625

E richard.thomson@pggwrightson.co.nz

RAGLAN 21 Cliff Street

Pristine Position

This may be the best positioned waterfront property in Raglan. The full size 1062m2 section lies beautifully, allowing options for all day sun, shade or shelter. Large outdoor living area on either side of this four bedroom, two bathroom home make this property perfect for entertaining or enjoying quiet moments. The property has a great shed with room for vehicles, boats or a workshop.

pggwre.co.nz/HAM36999

4 2 4

$2.85M

GST Inclusive

VIEW By Appointment Only

Richard Thomson

M 027 294 8625

E richard.thomson@pggwrightson.co.nz

WAITETUNA 12B Bush View Drive

Solitude, Serenity and Space

Great views, elevation and a sunny lifestyle on an approximately 2.41ha (more or less) section imbued with nature await you here, up a quiet lane mere minutes (3km) from the Waitetuna community. The 302m2 modern, open plan home has strong architectural lines, making a statement with its full height windows and sunken living areas at the heart of the home.

pggwre.co.nz/HAM36981

4 2 2

$1.65M

GST Inclusive

VIEW By Appointment Only

Richard Thomson

M 027 294 8625

E richard.thomson@pggwrightson.co.nz

6 Gilmour Street

Junior putting action

from Raglan Golf Club

Op-ed: Cyclone Gabrielle

Late January saw our upper North Island battered by unprecedented flooding. Now, merely weeks later, Cyclone Gabrielle has once again wreaked havoc throughout the north, immensely impacting the lives, homes, and businesses of thousands of New Zealanders.

For only the third time in our history, the Government has declared a National State of Emergency. This enables us to support and prioritise affected areas and provide additional resources as needed.

While Raglan was lucky enough to evade the brunt of the cyclone, our community is still feeling the aftermath of the January floods which resulted in the closure of State Highway 23.

Enthusiastic Junior Golf Coach Bob Noble, seen here in action on the putting green with juniors last term as part of Raglan Golf Club’s Junior Coaching programme, is ready and eager to restart coaching.

Bob had introduced these young golfers to a putting tunnel, used to teach the students how to carry out the basic skills of putting.

"Putting is about getting lined up and being square on to the hole, so my wee wooden tunnel makes the student carry out these functions. Its gimmicky and holds their attention,” beamed Bob. Coaching for 9-15 year olds restarts this Thursday 16th February, 3.30-4.30pm at the Raglan Golf Club. Golfing gear is provided and fun is guaranteed. off the tee...Pete Aim.

Raglan Outdoor Bowls Update

by Sue Kingi

Waka Kotahi (NZTA) has been working tirelessly to restore access to this pivotal piece of infrastructure by constructing a temporary road around the slip site, projected to open in early March.

Throughout these events, we have seen whānau, friends, and neighbours rally together to keep one another safe, warm, and fed. The resilience and community spirit has been nothing short of remarkable.

While the severity of the damage is still under assessment, the Government is committed to providing support to those impacted by these climate disasters.

Our $11.5 million Community Support Package has enabled NGO’s and community groups to provide immediate relief for affected individuals.

Already, this has provided over 25,000 people with food, clothing, shelter, bedding, and medication.

As the extent of the damage begins to actualise, we expect to feel the impacts nationwide.

Extreme loss of livestock and orchards will significantly affect our agricultural industry and thus, our economy.

That is why we are also providing an initial $4 million to help farmers, growers, whenua Maōri owners and rural communities mobilise and co-ordinate recovery efforts.

Fortunately, the Government’s books are in great shape to meet the oncoming challenges facing our country.

“Our debt levels are among the lowest in the OECD … ensuring we are well positioned to handle the impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle and future economic shocks,” said Hon Grant Robertson, Minister of Finance.

My thoughts are with the families, friends, and loved ones of those who have lost their lives to these disasters; to those who have lost their homes and their livelihoods; and to those who experienced first-hand the sheer terror of these climate disasters.

These are extraordinarily hard times and I know these events have taken a huge toll on many New Zealanders, but we will get through this together and our Government will continue to provide much needed support.

Over the past few weeks, Aotearoa has faced some of the most detrimental climate conditions in our recent history.

Over 40 bowlers from throughout the Waikato descended upon the Raglan Bowling Club, inspired to dress up as something beginning with the letter W.

Local bowler Sonja Moa took out the best dressed awards as Willy Wonka. Players are drawn into teams of three, so it’s a great opportunity for our local bowlers to play alongside bowlers from other clubs.

21 Primrose Street Raglan

A recycled Rimu and timber staircase greets you in this unpretentiously designed home. Open-concept living with a well-designed kitchen. A separate lounge area has a tranquil flow to the outside decking. The spa area is creatively positioned to capture sunsets, over the reserve and harbour. This north-facing home offers four double bedrooms. Three of them are upstairs with a modern tiled family bathroom with bath and double basin vanity. While the fourth double bedroom is located downstairs as well as the second bathroom with shower and toilet. Timber details carry throughout the house, with oak flooring and cork in the bedrooms for ultimate comfort. A home that treads lightly on the environment with high-performance German-engineered windows, doors, and a ventilation system with heat exchanger and triple-glazed windows. A double garage and the extra carport area are a plus.

rwraglan.co.nz/RAG30228 Raglan

5 Rose Street Raglan

Get ready to be charmed by this beautifully presented, original 1960s, Raglan bach. The three-bedroomed cottage sits on an attractive, sunny site close to the wharf, with views of the harbour. Step inside through French doors to the main living room with native timber flooring which sets the character of an iconic kiwi bach. Off the living room is one of the bedrooms and the cute retro-style kitchen. Another bedroom, bathroom and laundry complete the top floor. Downstairs offers a double bedroom, a large rumpus room and a second bathroom. This downstairs area is perfect for teenagers or extended family. All this situated on a generous 817m2 section. It can be a delightful permanent residence or an adorable bach, just a short walk to the wharf for fish and chips or the harbour for safe swimming.

rwraglan.co.nz/RAG30229

Raglan Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)

FOR SALE

Price by Negotiation

View

By Appointment

Julie Hanna 027 441 8964

FOR SALE

Price by Negotiation

View

Saturday 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282

Yana Pemberton 021 183 0479

NEW LISTING

104A Greenslade Road Raglan

Offering peaceful living, picturesque water views and a private walkway to the water’s edge. Warm sunlight filters through a canopy of mature trees through the cathedral-type windows. The generous open plan living with vaulted ceilings allows natural light and airflow. The well-appointed kitchen with the added rustic charm of concrete bench tops has easy access to the alfresco dining area which is complete with a built-in kitchen that is protected from the elements. The house offers five bedrooms and three bathrooms. Three bedrooms are located upstairs on the main living area, while the fourth bedroom is downstairs with its own living area, and a bathroom. This area could easily be converted to a separate self-contained retreat for guests or extended family. An impeccable resort-inspired, onebedroom sleepout optimises the coastal dream of direct access to the water via a leafy boardwalk.

rwraglan.co.nz/RAG30227

Raglan Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)

1 Langley Place Raglan

Looking for that special beach hideaway to relax and recharge? Imagine taking a short stroll for a swim in a pretty bay complete with a harbour tidal pool for the kids, then returning to sunbathe in the privacy of your own sunny deck. Walk up the stairway to heaven to this north-facing character cutie. Inside there are two bedrooms plus a separate lounge area that can also double as an extra bedroom for guests. The open plan lounge, complete with a cosy fireplace opens up to a peek of harbour view off the back deck. The kitchen looks out to the surrounding treetops, and a bathroom, reading nook and laundry complete the picture. This private sanctuary is located near the top of a 817 sqm2 section.

rwraglan.co.nz/RAG30181

Raglan Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)

AUCTION

12:00pm, Saturday 18 March

On site (unless sold prior)

View Saturday 12:00pm - 12:45pm

Julie Hanna 027 441 8964

FOR SALE

$870,000

View

Saturday & Sunday 12:00pm - 12:45pm

Melanie Carroll 021 760 468

Raglan 107 Rangitahi Road Open Home

Fantastic buying

This cleverly designed 3-bedroom Anthem Home is quickly nearing completion. Painters are due to tackle the interior any day so come along and check out the design, layout and unobstructed view over the mountain. With polished concrete floors in the living areas and entrance, Cedar clad gables, front wall and entrance as well as solid plaster over the rest of the exterior, this home or lock up and go would be hard to build for the money. Decks, driveway and landscaping will be included. This home will be a bargain for someone and that someone should be viewing ASAP.

Raglan 745 Te Mata Road

Open to View

3 2 1 2

For Sale $1,139,000

View Sat 25 Feb 11.00 - 12.00pm

Web pb.co.nz/RGU114226

Mark Crarer

M 027 433 6083 E mark.crarer@pb.co.nz

Jono Hutson

M 021 488 766 E jono.hutson@pb.co.nz

Work play live

Looking for a decent shed to work from, store your toys in AND with potential to live on site? Well here at 745 Te Mata Road all three are possible. Buildings on the property consists of

1. A solid 17m x 7m (105m2) shed with concrete floor and 3 phase power.

2. Off the side and rear walls there is an additional 78m2 of lean-to shelters

3. There is a 6.7m2 ablution block with toilet and shower

The main shed was built in 1989, the lean-to's shortly after whilst in 2016 a professionally designed and Council permitted sewerage system was installed. The owner has indicated he will meet the market so follow your dreams and call for a viewing time today. CV is $350,000

1

Deadline Sale closes Friday 17th March, 2023 at 4.00pm, (unless sold prior)

View Sat 25 Feb 10.00 - 10.45am

Web pb.co.nz/RGL115763

Mark Crarer

M 027 433 6083 E mark.crarer@pb.co.nz

Raglan 20 James Street

Proud to be in Whaingaroa

Price

Outstanding, central entry-level opportunity!

Amazing opportunity for first home buyers, retirees or investors to secure a centrally located, single level home only a short stroll from the beach, wharf and Raglan township. Currently vacant and ready for you, it's all set up and ready to live or rent. This home ticks a lot of boxes! Boasting two bedrooms, a bathroom and a separate toilet, this home is a blank canvas ready for the new owners to make their mark. Privately positioned amongst established fruit/citrus trees and plantings, here you can enjoy the low maintenance garden and grounds while being minutes from the water.

Raglan Lot 11 Rangitahi Road

Absolute water views - section

A rare opportunity to secure arguably the best section available on the Rangitahi Peninsula Development. With unobstructed views of the estuary, Mount Karioi and Golf course this 525m2 section is the perfect spot to design and build your dream home - Protective covenants in place. Being so close to the water and in Stage 1, most of the surrounding homes have already been completed. Realistic vendor will consider all offers. Should you sign a Registered Master Builders Contract with Anthem Homes to build your home on this site, you will be entitled to a $50,000.00 discount .

Two dwellings in paradise!

It's the end of an era and now the opportunity exists for you to capitalise on this unique property with a large 1257sqm landholding. On offer in the main dwelling are two bedrooms, shower, study nook and a mezzanine level. The home is currently set up for off-grid living with a water tank, pump and gas hot water cylinder. There is a Kent style fireplace with wetback to keep you warm in the winter and you'll find an abundance of firewood on the property. There is some finishing required to the interior, however for those DIYers, builders or creatives it'll be an easy and fun project!

3 1

Opportunity awaits - bush, beach and seclusion

Seize this rare opportunity to secure a very desirable section and create your seaside dream within this 1502sqm slice of paradise. With no restrictive building covenants, this is an ideal spot for that tiny home, caravan or house project you've always dreamt of. Here you can embrace the sun, sand and surf way of life, whilst enjoying beautiful native bush and birdsong from this epic location! The opportunity exists to commence the development of your own coastal retreat, or to land bank now and construct your seaside escape when you are ready.

Te Akau 569 Te Akau Wharf Road

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 GROWER'S MARKET every Friday, 4-7pm at the Stewart St Church lawn.

WED 2 MAR RAGLAN

RAMBLERS 9am from James St near Wallis St - Karioi from Ruapuke Rd - bring lunch

TE AHI ORA

LESSONS will be held between Mon 27th Feb and Wed 1st March. Each evening between 6-8 pm there will be live performances on the school field at Raglan Area School.

WED 9 MAR RAGLAN

RAMBLERS 9am from James St near Wallis St - Whatawhata hill station - bring lunch

RAG DOG MUSTER 2 - SATURDAY 25 MARCH. 9AM. PAPAHUA RESERVE (beside Jo’s Takeaways) A fun morning run/walk with (or without) a dog/s to fund raise for the Stray Animals and Wildlife Fund at the local Vets. For more information and registration for the event - www. ragdogmuster.com

5 Stewart St, Raglan

WHAT'S ON

EVENTS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF KEY TEAM MEMBERS: CHECK OUR WEBSITE TO CONFIRM

ARTIST TALK – THURSDAY 23 FEBRUARY With Brad Dring. 6.30pm, all welcome. Koha entry. Licensed bar and café open.

SUMMER RAGLAN CREATIVE MARKET –SUNDAY 26 FEBRUARY This themed market celebrates the beach and bikes! Pimp your bike to win prizes, plus cycle track for little kids. 10am –2pm at the Old School Arts Centre on Stewart St. For more info - www.raglanmarket.com

CLAYTIME PLUS HAND-BUILDING FOR ADULTS

4-week programme with Merren Goodison, beginners welcome | Tuesdays 28 Feb – 21 Mar | 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

POTTERY FOR BEGINNERS WHEEL WORKSHOP

4-week programme with Robyn Marsters | Thursdays 2 Mar – 23 Mar | 6pm – 8.30pm | $255 RCAC+Clay members $245 RCAC members $265 non-members | Membership, clay + bisque firing included. Glaze firing extra | Bookings essential www.raglanartscentre.co.nz/workshops

MUSIC AT THE OLD SCHOOL – SATURDAY 4

MARCH WilkieMac CD launch. 7.30pm, doors open 7pm. Koha entry, albums on sale. Licensed bar & café open.

MUSIC AT THE OLD SCHOOL – THURSDAY 9

MARCH Miles Jackson presents A Night in the Gardens of Spain – flamenco and classical guitar. 7.30pm, doors open 7pm. Tickets $25/$15 on the door, advance bookings on Eventfinda. Licensed bar & café open.

LIVE AND LOCAL – FRIDAY 10 MARCH A showcase for local performers, from songwriters to comedy – this month featuring Rata Gordon, Wiremu McCarthy & more. 7.30-9.30pm, doors open 7pm. Koha entry. Licensed bar and café open.

For Sale

FIREWOOD DRY, DELIVERED

Trailerload: Pine

$200 / Blackwood

$205/ Gum $210

Ph: 021 0771524

Public Notices

RAGLAN CHRONICLE / LOCAL RAGUPCOMING PUBLICATION SCHEDULE: February

RAGLAN VINTAGE

2ndlifevtg | Infirstnz | The tooth parlour

Small talk 3216 | Mala’s things | Kcvintagenz 2ghemz | Lucid jewellery

And tunes UZIVANA March 4th, 10-3pm The Yard Raglan

Summer is here!

THE RAGLAN LIGHT EXERCISE

GROUP Sessions

Monday & Thursday.

10am to 11am. St Peters Hall

Everybody is most welcome to attend.

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.

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.

REGULAR EVENTS

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

Mens’ Group Wed 8 Feb then every other week, 7pm

MOVIES

AFTERSUN (M | 101 mins)

Sat 4 Mar 8pm

Sun 19 Mar 4.30pm

THE LOST KING (M | 108 mins) Sun 5 Mar 4.30pm

THE GOOD BOSS (M | 120 mins)

Sun 5 Mar 7pm Spanish with English subtitles

subject to availability of key team check website to confirm Masks are recommended for all movie sessions.

Door sales 30min prior raglanmovies.co.nz

Contact 825 0023 | info@raglanartscentre.co.nz | https://www.raglanartscentre.co.nz/

MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST VACANCY

We have an exciting opportunity for a trainee

Medical Receptionist to join the Raglan Medical team.

This vacancy is an exciting opportunity to establish a foundation for a long-term career in the health workforce, no previous health experience is required as all training will be provided.

Medical Receptionist Duties

As Medical Receptionist you will be the first point of contact for our patients and visitors. You will be responsible for welcoming our patients in a culturally appropriate manner, co-ordinating the clinic services, prioritising workflow and managing patient expectations.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated:

• A passion to work with people

• Excellent written, verbal & interpersonal skills

• Basic understanding of te ao Māori, including tikanga and te reo Māori and ability to participate in a culturally safe manner at Marae based clinics

• Willingness to participate in relevant education & skills-based training programmes

Cultural awareness and sensitivity

• A commitment to improving quality

• An understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi & its relevance to the health of Māori in Aotearoa/New Zealand

Essential attributes include the ability to:

• Solve problems creatively and quickly (including IT issues)

• Multitask and work under pressure

• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality

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 information Ph: 825 8142 info@raglancommunityhouse.org.nz www.raglancommunityhouse.org.nz

• Work collectively within a large team

• Work autonomously on individual projects/tasks

• Embrace, keep up with and manage constant change

• Maintain a positive attitude and sense of humour

The expected working hours will be 24 hours per week worked over three days.

If you are interested in this position, please send your CV with a covering letter to michelle.meenagh@raglanmedical.co.nz by 5pm on Thursday 9h March 2023.

Situations Vacant

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Raglan 6 Te Whare Hauora Place

New Listing Flax Cove retreat

Ideally situated to capture the stunning view of Mt Karioi, this modern residence is now ready for a new chapter. The contemporary exterior is elegant and understated, contrasted by a vibrant and colourful interior. A generous open plan kitchen/living area is at the heart of this home. Large glass ranchsliders open out onto the front deck, framing the breathtaking views over the water towards Mt Karioi. The master bedroom also opens out onto the deck, enjoying views of the estuary and mountain. One of the remaining rooms features a convenient pulldown bed, with the other currently being utilised as a study. Nestled on the fringe of Raglan, the small enclave of Flax Cove estuary-front subdivision brings you the best of both worlds. It's part town and part country = total peace. With Kaitoke walkway and the waters edge just steps away, enjoying recreational pursuits has never been easier; floundering, kayaking or paddle-boarding. The vibrant seaside town centre is within easy strolling distance for your coffee and boutique shopping. And the bus stop is just up the road.

Raglan 112C Newton Road New Listing

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For Sale By Negotiation

View Sat 25 Feb 1.30 - 2.00pm

Web pb.co.nz/RGU115830

Family home + additional income options!

Located at the end of a private country road, this well-presented lifestyle property enjoys expansive views out to Aotea & Kawhia harbours, Taharoa Peninsula and the Tasman Sea. This contemporary, brick home (200sqm) is cleverly designed to enhance family living. The master bedroom is a delight with ocean and rural views complimented by an ensuite and walk in robe. Open plan lounge and dining, flow through to a large outdoor area with a cosy fire pit to soak up the glorious sunsets. The wood-burner and heat pump together with the HRV system provide year round comfort. The double garage has internal access, with a generous parking area for the boat or motorhome. A modern 6X9m two bay workshop is ideal for farm essentials. A real bonus here, offering additional income options, is the stylish off-grid rustic barn. The “Shepherds Hut' self-contained unit has proven to be very popular on Airbnb. The almost five acres is divided into several paddocks for easy grazing, with thoughtful landscaping around the home and an abundant summer garden for fresh produce. Viewing is highly encouraged to appreciate this lifestyle gem. The vendors will consider ALL serious offers.

Jono Hutson

M 021 488 766 E jono.hutson@pb.co.nz

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Deadline Sale closes Wednesday 15th March, 2023 at 12.00pm, (unless sold prior)

View Sun 26 Feb 3.00 - 3.45pm Web pb.co.nz/RGL116377

Jono Hutson

M 021 488 766 E jono.hutson@pb.co.nz

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