The Raglan Chronicle

Dion Wereta during the Whaingaroa Whai vs Taharoa Steelers rugby league game held in Raglan on April 1 - more on page 7. Image | Enzo Giordani.

RaglanArt and Rivet Gallery re-unite

Report from Raglan Police

Wewould like to turn the attention to the increase of reported fraudulent incidents. A lot of people are targeted over the phone to share private and confidential details.

This unfortunately is often happening to our elderly in the community who are the most vulnerable. Please talk to your friends and family, remind them not to give out any private information over the phone. Your bank for instance would never call to ask you to verify bank account details. There are a variety of scams to watch out for.

“AToastto the Coast” is the theme of the upcoming exhibition at Rivet Vintage Shop & Gallery featuring ten members of RaglanArt. It was seven years ago that the group had their first ever show at Rivet. Over that time span both the gallery and the group have grown in size.

With the title of the exhibition paying homage to the area in which we live it will be interesting to see the different interpretations of each artist. Another attraction for the artists, and the viewers, will be the use of the additional new exhibition space at Rivet.

Although many of the the artists exhibiting may be well known to Raglan locals, the work on display will new for the exhibition. You’ll find work by Richard Gemmell, Helma van der Pasch, Loesje de Bree, Julie Macdonald, Dyana Wells, Wanda Barker, Elsa Lye, Janet Scott, Lois Brooks and Catherine Houston. Amongst their ranks you will find a Fine Arts Honours degree, a Teaching degree and a Diploma of Sheep Farming!

Opening on April 14th, 5.30–8.30pm, the exhibition will run through until April 30th. Opening hours will be from 10.00am to 3.00 pm each day, at 58 Wallis Street.

You can see more about the artists at the RaglanArt website: www.raglanart.nz

Here is the link to Net Safe that can assist with more information to keep you from being scammed:

http://www.netsafe.org.nz/

Or Police website: https://www.police.govt.nz/advice/email-andinternet-safety/internet-scams-spam-and-fraud

Easter Weekend came and went without too much fuss. We are pleased to report the weather was great for the most part, the town was buzzing with visitors and not too much to report back on. Reminder for Non-emergency reporting - to call 105 or online on https://www.police.govt.nz/use105

For emergency if it’s happening now – call 111 Be safe and be kind!

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From Linda, Raewyn, and Andrew.

Helma van der Pasch

Loesje de Bree

Dyana Wells

Wanda Barker

Whaingaroa activist turns diplomat in global fight over seabed mining

by Edith Symes

Local activist and surfer Phil McCabe is a man on an ambitious new mission – to help stop seabed mining in international waters which, he points out, make up half the surface of our planet.

And the one-time president of Whaingaroa’s grassroots community organisation Kiwis Against Seabed Mining (KASM), one of the first groups in the world to successfully fight proposed stripmining, believes he’s “got some experience to share”.

Three times Trans-Tasman Resources (TTR) applications to mine our west coast waters were overturned, he told the Chronicle, but now that very same activity threatens our international waters.

“It needs to be stopped,” Phil insists. “New Zealand has shown seabed mining cannot be done without damage to the marine environment.”

This time around Phil’s fighting at a whole new “diplomatic” level in his capacity as Pacific regional leader on seabed mining for the Deep Sea Conservation Coalition (DSCC), which is made up of more than 100 non-government organisations globally.

As such he’s returned recently from the ‘Our Ocean Conference’ in Panama which, among other things, sought to highlight the importance of creating marine protected areas.

From Panama his adventures also took him aboard the Greenpeace boat ‘Arctic Sunrise’ – with a group of Pacific and Maori indigenous activists – on a voyage to the International Seabed Authority (ISA) headquarters in Kingston, Jamaica.

It was here that the ISA’s council of 36 countries debated the mining of seabed resources. And while Phil concedes that no mining has yet started, he warns that explorations in international waters could very quickly turn to exploitation once the ISA’ s full assembly of 167 countries meets in July.

Phil will be there pushing New Zealand’s call for a conditional moratorium – and while he doesn’t have a lot of confidence in the integrity of the international body, which he says has an “overtly pro mining” secretary-general, he’s hopeful other

Phil says he’s grateful for the opportunity, as a regional leader for the DSCC, to learn how the world of international diplomacy works. And he has a lot to share about New Zealand’s successful fight against TTR’s three applications to strip-mine our west coast.

Because of this New Zealand is 10 years ahead of the rest of the world, he points out, with proper processes now in place so submissions can be made and experts brought in to debate issues.

Critics say the ISA by contrast is “not fit for purpose”, designed as it was back in the 70s and 80s. They believe it lacks transparency, with very little attention paid to the kind of standards and guidelines New Zealand has adopted.

Phil meanwhile points to Antarctica as a good example of what can happen when enough countries say no to the mining of valuable resources. Antarctica was on the cusp of starting mining 30 years ago, he explains, but the Australian and then French prime ministers of the time stepped

Phil at the ISA headquarters in Kingston. He says there's a growing collective of countries saying no to seabed mining, and "we have to build that momentum".

ANZAC Day: Tuesday 25 April 2023

Anzac Remembrance Service - 11.00am

Wainui Rd to Cenotaph on Bow St.

Order Of Service

God save our gracious King Long live our noble King

God save our King

Send him victorious Happy and glorious Long to reign over us

God save our King

Welcome

Minister: We are here to remember

People: We are here to remember all those who gave their lives in the service of their country during the wars of our times

Minister: We are here to give thanks

People: We are here to give thanks for the courage and self-sacrifice

Minister: We are here to worship

People: We are here to worship God from whom we receive forgiveness, love and peace

Minister: Let us pray

THE LORD’S PRAYER:

People: Our Father Who Art in Heaven...

Scripture reading

Hymn: O God, our help in ages past, Our hope for years to come, Our shelter from the stormy blast, And our eternal home.

Under the shadow of thy throne, Thy saints have dwelt secure, Sufficient is thine arm alone, And our defence is sure.

Before the hills in order stood, Or earth received her fame, From everlasting thou art God, To endless years the same.

(Isaac watts, 1674-1748)

Address

The offering: in support of RSA veterans and the elderly who require help during the year

Hymn: O lord my God, when I in awesome wonder, Consider all the works thy hands have made, I see the stars, I hear the mighty thunder, Thy power throughout the universe displayed.

Then sings my soul, my saviour God to thee; How great thou art, how great thou art! Then sings my soul, my saviour God to thee; How great thou art, how great thou art!

Whakaaria mai tōu Rīpeka ki a au; Tiaho mai rā roto i te pō: Ki konā au titiro atu ai: Ora, mate, hei a au koe noho ai.

Whakaaria mai tōu Rīpeka ki a au; Tiaho mia rā roto i te pō: Ki konā au titiro atu ai: Ora, mate, hei a au koe noho ai.

Minister: Let us dedicate ourselves anew to the unfinished task

People: In remembrance of those who make the Great sacrifice.

O God make us better men and women, And give us peace in our time; Through Jesus Christ, your son, our saviour Amen.

Wreath laying:

MC calls for organisations individually to lay wreaths

Minister: Greater love hath no man than this, That a man lay down his life for his friends

The Last Post:

A Silence : A silence is observed for a time ………..

The Ode:

Minister: Let us pray

National Anthems:

Australian

Australians all let us rejoice

For we are one and free

We’ve golden soil and wealth for toil

Our home is girt by sea

Our land abounds in nature’s gift

Of beauty rich and rare

In history’s page let every stage

Advance Australia fair

In joyful strains then let us sing

Advance Australia fair

New Zealand

E Ihowa Atua

O ngā iwi mātao rā

Ata whakarangona

Me aroha noa

Kia hua ko te pai

Kia tau tō atawhai

Manaakitia mai Aotearoa

God of nations at thy feet

In the bounds of love we meet

Hear our voices we entreat

God defend our free land

Guard Pacific’s triple star

From the shafts of strife and war

Make her praises heard afar

God defend New Zealand

The Benediction.

The public to remain until ‘The Parade’ has marched off.

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Raglan Cemetery Stories: Margaret and William Baker

from Raglan Museum

LizAmoore’s stories of the people buried in the Raglan cemetery start with the tale of an intrepid and entrepreneurial couple, Margaret and William Baker.

Margaret Eleanor Leonard was born in Tipperary, Ireland in 1862. Margaret and her sister, Catherine, arrived in New Zealand on 24 March 1876, as assisted immigrants, aboard the Brodick Castle.

Their ages were listed as 21 and 20, but Liz’s research suggests that they were only 14 and 13. “Apparently, they left home to escape a predatory stepfather. An uncle helped them organize their departure as assisted immigrants, as well as burning the stepfather’s clothes to prevent him from pursuing the girls to the ship.”

Theirs was a long and arduous journey, as the Brodick Castle “encountered storms, being becalmed, mutiny by some sailors and having to return to Falmouth and on to Plymouth where the passengers were lodged for nine weeks“before sailing on to New Zealand.

It is thought that Catherine worked as a maid in Auckland, until she married William Benjamin Joseph Baker on 1 October 1879 in Parnell. Margaret was listed as a minor, being only 17 years old at the time.

They had 6 children: Benjamin, Margaret, Gertrude, Wilhelmina, William and Vincent.

The couple farmed at Wade on the Waitemata harbour. Given their distance from civilization, as the birth of each of their children was imminent, Margaret would travel to the mouth of the Wade River and catch a ferry to Auckland to await the arrival of the baby at her sister Catherine’s house. Given the vagaries of the tides, Liz comments that things did not always go according to plan. “Once…she was stuck on a sandbar overnight, pregnant and with her other children in the boat. Family story has it that her hair turned white overnight after this incident”.

Their occupations changed when Margaret and William decided to enter the hospitality trade by managing the Bridge Hotel at Kaukapakapa, in 1898. In 1900 they moved to the Harbour View Hotel in Raglan. In 1901,

the Nathans purchased the Harbour View, whilst William stayed on as the publican.

At the end of 1901, the hotel was totally destroyed by a fire of unknown provenance. The entire Baker family escaped unscathed, apart from William being “singed about the face” as he attempted to rescue his papers and cash from the safe. They were well supported by the community and remained in Raglan, albeit with different occupations, once again!

William operated the Opotoru and Te Akau ferries and Margaret opened a general store, named after her. This was next to the post office, Fuller’s tea rooms and a barber’s shop.

Tragedy struck in 1917, when their son, Vincent Walter Lionel Baker, was killed at the battle of Ypres, in WW1.

Sadly, William was not able to support Margaret through this loss, as he died on 24 April, 1908. A report of his death appeared in the Waikato Argus on 28 April: “It is with extreme regret that I have to chronicle the death of Mr. William Baker, on April 24th, from an internal malady at the end of a year’s illness. The deceased was 53 years of age, and died as he had lived, apparently without a single enemy, everyone coming into contact with him appreciating his kindly, obliging disposition”.

In 1922, at the unveiling of the Raglan cenotaph, one would imagine that Margaret would have been happy to have her son’s name recorded for posterity. The family believe that this pleasure was somewhat marred by the fact that his name was recorded as “W.L.W. Baker, and not V.W.L. Baker as he is registered on his birth certificate or W.L.V. Baker as the order of his Christian names Walter used when he enlisted in the army”.

Margaret died shortly after this, on 1 February 1923. It seems that none of her family members had an interest in running a General Store, as an auction notice in the Waikato Times of October 1923 advertises a “piece of land containing 1 rood, section 2a, block 11, Raglan. This is next to the Post Office and has three shops and a dwelling, all let”.

Margaret and William’s daughter-in-law, Evelyn (married to Bill Baker) and their son, Len, are also buried in Raglan cemetery.

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View of Mt Karioi from Raglan with the business premises of Albert R Langley (land agent), and Margaret Baker (general stores) in the foreground, photographed in 1911, probably by Gilmour Brothers Store, Raglan (Robert Gilmour, proprietor). Price Collection, Alexander Turnbull Library

The cenotaph on Bow St show William's name as W.L.W. Baker, and not V.W.L. Baker as he is registered on his birth certificate or W.L.V. Baker as the order of his Christian names Walter used when he enlisted in the army.

Katie Falconer, Practice Nurse

Katie came from an operating theatre background before joining the Raglan Medical team in 2016. She has grown up in Whaingaroa and lives here with her children. Katie enjoys working within the community and has a keen interest in women’s health and minor surgery.

Meet our Nursing Team

Fiona Wood Practice Nurse

Fiona initially joined the team in 2021, her nursing background has been working with young children and their whānau. She lives in Te Mata with her husband, 2 young boys and 4 alpacas. Fiona is passionate about healthcare and wellness being accessible to everyone in the community.

COVID-19 Vaccinations

Raglan Pharmacy will be offering COVID vaccinations in our community in the coming weeks, please contact them directly to book an appointment.

Drop-in clinics will be available at Poihakena Marae from 12noon until 3pm on 7th May & 4th June, no appointment needed.

Liz Murphy, Practice Nurse

Liz the team joined a few months ago after spending 15 years as a district nurse. She lives in Raglan with her young family and is really enjoying the transition to practice nursing. Liz is passionate about providing quality healthcare in the community and has a special interest in wound care.

Debbie Klenner, Practice Nurse

Debbie moved to Raglan from Morrinsville in 2020 and worked at Waikato Hospital before transitioning to practice nursing. Her special interests are wound care, women’s health and emergency care. Debbie loves living & working in Raglan and feels privileged to be able to provide care for our wider community.

Ear Micro Suctioning Services

Selina Padrutt, Practice Nurse

Selina grew up in Taranaki and moved to Raglan in 2019. She made the change from emergency nursing to practice nursing in 2021. Selina is passionate about health promotion, women’s health and disease prevention.

Flu Vaccination 2023

It’s that time of year again when we will be providing flu vaccinations for you and your whanau.

The flu vaccine is free for:

• Children aged 6 months to 12 years old.

• Patients aged 65 and over

• Pregnant women.

• Māori & Pacific patients over 55.

• Patients with underlying health conditions including heart disease, cancer, diabetes & severe asthma.

Ange Kinred, Practice Nurse

Ange is originally from Putaruru and relocated to Raglan last year. She has 15 years’ experience in nursing and works part-time at Raglan Medical and also as a Māori Clinical Nurse specialist for Te Whatu Ora, working with the equity team. Ange is passionate about providing accessible, proactive health care to our community and is enjoying getting to know the local people through her job at our clinic.

Amber McAlister

Amber has been part of the team since 2015 and works on a casual basis when not busy in her role as a school-based nurse at Raglan Area and Fraser High School.

Amber is passionate about nursing and lives locally with her young family.

• Patients with significant mental health illness or those currently accessing mental health services. If you have a child under 9 years old, talk to your vaccinator about whether they may need 1 or 2 vaccines (4 weeks apart). This will depend on whether or not they’ve had a flu vaccine before

We offer ear assessments and micro suctioning services; the initial cost is $75, there may be additional fees if a follow up consult is required.

Breast Screen Midland (BSC) Mammogram Service

The BSC mammogram bus will be back in Raglan from 15th May to 2nd June, this service provides free mammograms for women aged 45-69 years old. Please call 0800 270 200 to book an appointment.

Raglan Community Health Forum update

from Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand

Thank you to those who attended our forum and apologies to those who didn’t know about it. There was a glitch and the wrong ad was published in the Raglan Chronicle. Apologies from Raglan Chronicle.

The meeting was held at the Raglan Town Hall on Monday 27 February, 10am - 12pm

A lot of value comes from the people who attend our community health forums as Te Whatu Ora –Health New Zealand is able to listen and learn about the communities concerns and ideas.

Participants also learn from each other about local health and social services available within their community e.g. activities linked to the community connector role based at Raglan Naturally.

A small group attended this meeting representing community members and organisations who service Raglan. A range of topics were discussed:

• Pressures of COVID-19 and summer visitors on Raglan Medical health services. Raglan Medical is also exploring new initiatives to meet community needs. Social isolation (particularly for older people) and after hours care were raised as concerns by forum participants.

• The Care in the Community Hub lead by Poihakena Marae in collaboration with Raglan Medical and Raglan Naturally is facilitating medical and social health clinics from two rural marae, Mai Uenuku ki te Whenua in Waingaro and Te Papatapu in Makomako each month from these two locations.

The marae clinics started late last year. Whānau are able to talk to a health professional in a comfortable setting for free with no strict time limit. Kai is provided and it is also a good chance for whānau to connect with each other. There is access to showers and washing machines and transport provided on request. It's about removing barriers to access health services and bringing health services to a community location.

Upcoming Marae Health Clinic days are:

Mai Uenuku ki te Whenua Marae

Friday 21 April

Friday 19 May

Friday 16 June

Te Papatapu Marae

Friday 5 May

Friday 2 June

Contact Mike Edmonds at admin@whaingaroa. co.nz for more information.

• A number of health days/events have occurred in the past year, and more are being planned for the community. We would encourage all Raglan people to attend those when they are promoted. Hapori Hauora events are when Te Whatu Ora links with a range of health services, bringing them to a locally planned event occurring in the community. Whānau are encouraged to come along and have a kōrero with a range of health professionals and catch-up on important health matters. A variety of free health tests are also available.

• Concerns were raised regarding availability of after-hours and emergency services for the Raglan community. Participants shared information on local options including PRIME and Hato Hone St John Ambulance

services. Remote access for after hours and emergency healthcare were also discussed. Further information related to these services will be shared online and in the Raglan Chronicle.

• Localities - participants are keen to better understand whether Whaingaroa greater Raglan area would be able to establish as a district locality or be a part of a bigger locality geographic area. The development of localities across New Zealand is a fundamental part of the reform of Aotearoa's

health system. To find out more on localities visit www.tewhatuora.govt.nz

Community Health Forums are a gathering of local people who share in a conversation about what matters to their community and hear what’s happening from the Te Whatu Ora, other health providers and other local organisations/groups. He whakarongo tātou – we’re here to listen If you would like to know more or come along to the next forum contact Sue Mackwell, Chair, Raglan Community Health Forum for Te Whatu Ora in the Waikato - email: mackwellsue@gmail.com.

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A Q and A with local rugby talent Mitchell Swann

LastSeptember we published a story on your Hamilton Boys High School 1st XV team winning the National 1st XV title in Palmerston North.

What ongoing success has the HBHS team had since we caught up last time?

In December Hamilton Boys High were invited to the inaugural World Schools Festival in Thailand. Eight schools from around the world competed for the title of World Champions 1st XV. The final was against Grey College Bloemfontein S.A, HBHS won 22-10.

What is happening this season?

On the 23rd of April HBHS is travelling to Japan and will compete in a Japanese competition called Sanix World Rugby Youth InvitationalTtournament. There are eight

Japanese teams and eight teams from around the world competing for this title.

What an honour for HBHS. What are you looking forward to about this experience?

The food and the different cultures. Also I will be looking forward to playing rugby in a different country against different rugby teams.

What training and preparation is required?

Over summer we had to do our own training. Once school started we were doing morning training, which included a whole lot of running. At week six of school term the Japan team was named and now our normal training schedule is: 2x’s Monday training, 2x’s Tuesday training, 1x Wednesday training and 2x’s Thursday training.

Who is helping support you?

Christie Carpentry is my major sponsor and everyone who kindly donated to the fire wood raffle.

Whaingaroa Whai play first rugby league game

Words by Aaron Saunders and photos by Enzo Giordani

The first ever Whaingaroa Whai rugby league game was held at the Raglan Rugby Sports Ground on Saturday, April 1.

It was an inter club trial match between the Whaingaroa Whais and Taharoa Steelers. There was no score kept as it was a friendly but there were about five tries scored by the Steelers and nil by Whaingaroa.

The game was a good showing by the Whais in their first ever game with a lot to build on. Was a great day and night, with the Steelers performing an awesome haka for the home team that raised goosebumps.

It was a very special day in history for the Whais and Whaingaroa who will be playing in the Waikato Rugby League reserve grade for the Steelers in the premiers.

Go the Whais.

Mitchell, left, with the opposition halfback from Greys after the final.

Raglan Bowls Rangitahi Trophy

Sue Kingi

Raglan Business Chamber

What is AI and why is it relevant for my small business ?

On Saturday 1 April Raglan bowlers and invited guests enjoyed a mainly fine day of bowls, celebrating, as we do each year, the founding of Raglan Bowling Club in 1921. Players compete for the Rangitahi Trophy and prize-money kindly donated by Rangitahi Ltd.

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Hutchison and Hungerford claim South Island titles

from Surfing New Zealand

Raglan surfer Taylor Hutchison, has claimed his first win for the season. The committed regular foot surfer won the Te Kaika South Island Surfing Championships held at St Clair Beach and Blackhead, Dunedin over Easter Weekend.

Hutchison joined Christchurch’s Estella Hungerford who won her second event of the year in the Open Women’s Division after winning the Women’s Longboard division at the National Championships at Piha in January.

The final day of the event was held in pumping 1.0m waves and light breezes at Blackhead beach.

Hutchison claimed the win after standout performances throughout the event. His first wave of the final gave him a comfortable lead against an inform Jarred Hancox, Jack Hinton, and Max De Groot. With all the boys keeping busy it was Hutchisons third wave that sealed the deal scoring a 7.77 leaving his competition scratching for at least 9 points to knock him from the top spot.

Hutchison pipped Hancox who, himself, was in line for another Open Mens South Island victory. Hancox

finished in second posting a 11.90-point heat total compared with Hutchison’s 15.44 points, Hancox later got redemption in the senior divisions with a win in the Over 40s. Jack Hinton finished in third on 11.40 points ahead of Max de Groot in fourth.

Participants in the junior divisions thoroughly enjoyed the fun conditions throughout the weekend and made the most of the final day. Jack Tyro (Chch) claimed the Under 18 Boys Division while Theo Morse (Rag) won the Under 16 division. Sol Fritchley (Mnt) came away with the win in the Under 14 Boys Divisions. Kalani Summerton won the Under 12 Boys Division.

Anna Brock (Mount) backed up her stellar start to the year with a win in the Under 18 Girls Division.

The unstoppable Alani Morse claimed the Under 16 Girls and Under 14 Girls Division while Zara Owen won the Under 12 Division.

The three-day event is hosted by South Coast Boardriders and is dual sanctioned by Surfing New Zealand and the South Island Surfing Association.

The event features 17 divisions ranging from Open Men and Women through to Under 12 Boys and Girls, Longboard, Seniors and Bodyboard.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is now part of common language and everyday life. But while we’ve all heard of the term, not everyone really knows what it is or whether it can be useful for them. Kendra Vant’s recent conversation with Xero explains how we could use AI in our own businesses:

The term ‘artificial intelligence’ has been with us since as far back as 1955, when a number of academics and professionals in the field of technology first proposed a study of the term. That year the first AI programme was developed, and in the many decades since, AI has held an evergreen fascination for the human race.

This fascination led us to experiment our way into the first industrial robot, devise bold predictions about what AI will be capable of in our personal and professional lives, and prompt a raft of popular culture references that captured our hopes, fears and imaginations surrounding the technology — from driverless cars through to robots with empathy, and even foolproof computers incapable of error.

While many predictions, hopes and fears surrounding AI have subsided or been disproven, we’ve gone on to make significant gains with AI in a huge variety of areas. For instance, the fun and time savings we all enjoy from products and services such as Netflix, Spotify and the various app stores we use every day. There’s a lot to be learned from the watching, browsing and purchasing habits of humans around the globe — and this is only possible thanks to AI.

As we’ve seen most recently with the advent of ChatGPT,

the hype, fear, and conjecture surrounding AI may never wane. But AI is here to stay. And for those not yet familiar with how to leverage its benefits, it can be the source of great angst — particularly when trying to figure out how to make use of it in your business.

Generally speaking, AI has proven to be fantastic at augmenting or extending human abilities and intelligence.

This is most notable in our interactions with AI-powered products and services. These products are brilliant at learning from the wisdom of crowds, and when millions of users complete billions of small tasks every day, it’s possible to glean significant value in very little time.

Some Notes to working with AI in your business

• Just because something is available to use, doesn’t necessarily mean you should use it. If you can figure out the answer to the problem in a couple of seconds — and if five other humans would likely come to the same answer — then AI is likely going to do a reasonable job. If the answer is more complicated or ambiguous, AI is probably not the right tool for that business challenge and humans will likely do a better job than AI — at least for the next few years.

• When used well, AI can work in close partnership with humans and accomplish things faster and with less effort.

• Data is the food for powerful AI. By feeding AI algorithms with great data, you’re less likely to run into trouble.

Full interview, with examples here: https://www.xero.com/ blog/2023/03/what-is-ai-smallbusiness/

Taylor Hutchison. Image courtesy of Mark Stevenson.

The trophy carries some history as it is partly made from wood from the old bridge that used to join Raglan to the Rangitahi Peninsula.

year's event was won by Wayne Wenham (Beerescourt), Pim Blair and Sharon Llewellyn (Raglan). Competing in the event was local Councillor Lisa Thompson (left) who awarded the prizes.

Financial Health Column: Online calculator says ‘yes’ but the bank says ‘no’ – what’s going on?

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

Soyou’ve checked out how much you can borrow through the bank's online calculator and thought “that works!”, only to find when you go and apply for the loan it’s not as much as you thought it would be.

Apart from the obvious change with rising interest rates, there is another important part of the process going on in the background that the banks use to assess your application and it's called the “stresstest”.

A stress-test is when a bank assesses whether you can afford to continue to make mortgage payments at a higher interest rate than the one you're expecting (at some banks this can be up to 2.5% on top of the current floating rate). This helps them to get an idea of what could happen in the future should the interest rate increase and to make sure you can still make the repayments. If you can meet the serviceability at the stress-test rate, then broadly speaking you pass the test, and as

long as the rest of your application stacks up the lending is approved.

As interest rates rise, the stress test will also increase, so to maximise your chances of getting the home you really want you need to get your expenditure in check. How much you spend has a direct impact on the amount you can borrow. By lowering your expenditure you will increase your chances of getting that loan approved. Here are a few tried and tested ways to get that spending in check!

• Make a list of non-essential expenses, the things you can live without for a while. By cutting back on eating out, coffees and Uber Eats you can free up a bunch of hard earned money which can make a huge difference to the amount you will be able to borrow!

• Look for ways to reduce your essential or fixed expenses, like cutting back on subscription services (do you really need Netflix, SkyTV, Neon & Disney Plus all at once?) You could also consider switching to a cheaper energy, internet, or phone provider. There are

companies such as FastConnect that do this for you and have the latest special offers from all providers at their fingertips! Too easy.

• While you’re in savings mode - why not get rid of that credit card that you’ve been holding on to for a rainy day? While it’s handy to have, a credit card limit actually goes against you when applying for a mortgage, even if you don't have a balance owing. This is because lenders will usually factor in the assumption that your credit card limit is fully used when calculating your borrowing power. It's amazing how something so small can have such a big impact!

Remember not all banks are created equal and they don't all have the same stress-test rate. By using a Mortgage Adviser you can get access to over 25 different lenders and be rest assured that you are getting the most out of your borrowing power

Abbe Daysh

abbe.daysh@loanmarket.co.nz

0211 540 840

WAITETUNA 11 Parker Access Road Access Granted 11 Parker Access is an exciting opportunity for those looking for a newly built home in a friendly quiet neighbourhood. Situated on an elevated sunny north facing rise, this quality built and thoughtfully laid out 3 bedroom home has a huge kitchen, dining and living areas which all flow to a deck built for entertaining.

pggwre.co.nz/HAM37630

Richard Thomson

M

E richard.thomson@pggwrightson.co.nz

RAGLAN 105 Greenslade Road

Harbourside Haven

This stylish, modernized home ticks all the boxes, from its prestigious Greenslade Road, Raglan address with its extensive Northerly harbour views, to its low maintenance private setting, ensuring your piece of paradise.

pggwre.co.nz/HAM37718

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4

$1.495M

GST Inclusive

VIEW 3.00-4.00pm, Sun 16 & 23 Apr

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

PRICE BY NEGOTIATION

GST Inclusive

VIEW By Appointment Only

Richard Thomson

M 027 294 8625

E richard.thomson@pggwrightson.co.nz

RAGLAN 3578 State Highway 23

Pretty Productive 38ha

Quality, easy contour, fertile, beautiful, practical, productive and versatile are all words that accurately describe this 38ha property. Located only 6km from Raglan this property can grow almost anything; quality pasture and horticulture with established avocados and citrus orchards nearby to name a few, making this farm suitable for all sorts of opportunities.

pggwre.co.nz/HAM37618

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DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY Plus GST (if any) (Unless Sold Prior) Closes 4.00pm, Thurs 27 Apr VIEW 11.00-12.00pm, Wed 19 April

Richard Thomson

M 027 294 8625

E richard.thomson@pggwrightson.co.nz

Te Akau 578 Te Akau Wharf Road

New Listing

Raglan 8 Wainamu Road

New Listing

Paradise Found !

Elevated 1.2 ha (more or less) block

North facing, sunny & sheltered aspect

Stunning bush and harbour views

Two bedroom, converted container dwelling

Two sleep-outs, shedding, established fruit trees

Minutes from all tide boat ramp, waterfront reserve

Ideal for land share, extended family or landbank

So much more not listed above!

Street

Deadline Sale closes Wednesday 3rd May, 2023 at 12.00pm, (unless sold prior)

View Sun 16 Apr 3.15 - 4.00pm Web pb.co.nz/RGU116282

Jono Hutson

M 021 488 766

Hurry up and relax

This quaint home is set in a stunning and highly desirable location, just over 100m from the water's edge and very near the mouth of the Raglan Harbour. The sun-drenched home boasts panoramic harbour and ocean views with Raglan town in the near distance. You will be consistently provided with a variety of Sunrises and Sunsets that will capture the heart of anyone who loves and dreams of coastal living. Upon entering the property, you will be greeted by a cute and welcoming entranceway. The interior of the home is predominantly painted in a crisp white, creating a bright and airy atmosphere.

Road

3 1 1

For Sale $649,000

View Sun 16 Apr 1.00 - 2.00pm Web pb.co.nz/RGU115746

Mark Crarer

M 027 433 6083

Debbie Crarer

M 027 253 6344

Picture perfect

Welcome to this stunning, recently renovated family home. Situated on a quiet cul de sac, just a short stroll from the centre of town, this property offers both privacy and convenience. As you enter, you'll be greeted by a generous open-plan living area that flows out onto a private covered patio, making it the perfect spot for entertaining. With two large picture windows, you'll be able to take in the breathtaking views of the inner harbour and Mt Karioi beyond. The well-equipped kitchen and dining area capture the morning sun, making it the perfect place to start your day.

6 2 1

Deadline Sale closes Wednesday 26th April, 2023 at 4.00pm, (unless sold prior) View Sat 15 Apr 1.30 - 2.00pm Sun 16 Apr 1.30 - 2.00pm Web pb.co.nz/RGU112558

Jono Hutson M 021 488 766

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.

1 For Sale $539,000 View By appointment Web pb.co.nz/RGL115763 Mark Crarer M 027 433 6083

Raglan 2 East

New Listing

Raglan 745 Te Mata

The only way to do great work is to love what you do.

Ray White offers more than 60,000 properties for sale each year, with the widest selection of real estate of any group in Australasia.

Whether you’re a landlord, tenant or investor we have the right information and advice to meet your needs.

We love the Ray White Rentals team! Always available, super personable and highly professional - bridge the gap beautifully between us and the tenants.

Julie is brilliant at her job! She is a highly skilled salesperson full of passion, energy, and positivity. She knows this community so well, genuinely cares about her clients and is sensitive to their needs and wishes.

If you’re considering selling or renting your property, make contact with us today!

724A Ruapuke Road Raglan

This wonderful new Lockwood home is positioned perfectly to capture endless stunning coastal views and all-day sun. The home comprises an open-plan lounge, dining and kitchen featuring all the modern essentials. The master bedroom enjoys a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite. Two more double bedrooms, another bathroom, and laundry complete the picture. The clever design of the house allows almost every room to flow seamlessly onto the spacious deck flanked with glass balustrades for uninterrupted views. The car garage with plenty of storage is tucked neatly behind natives and has the added bonus of a sunny sleepout with a permitted bathroom for AirBnB extra income.

7 Government Road Raglan

Ready and waiting for the next chapter to begin!!!

Renovation-wise the hard work has been done and the exciting finishing of the project is just waiting for you. Yes, you can live here very comfortably while you enjoy and plan. The house has three bedrooms plus extra rooms just waiting to be purposed to your wishes. The kitchen is located downstairs as is an open plan lounge and dining area, opening onto a private decking taking in views of Mt Karioi and the harbour. Utilise the large room beneath the loft room as another bedroom or recreation area. A separate selfcontained flat just adds to the amazing features of this property. The flat has a separate bedroom and bathroom.

FOR RENT

9 Government Road Raglan

This solid three-bedroom brick home is proudly positioned on a large 1462sqm section located down a long driveway. The new owners will be carrying out renovations and upgrades by polishing the native timber floors in the kitchen and living areas and laying new carpet in the bedrooms and hallway. In the style of yesteryear are the well-lit and practical kitchen, sunny dining area and a separate lounge that sidles up to the view-catching glass and tiled sun porch. The lounge has a fireplace and the home will be fully insulated above and underneath before anyone moves in. A bathroom and toilet service the house and a detached outside laundry area leads you to the internally accessed single garage. rwraglan.co.nz/RAG30241

FOR RENT $650 per week

Available Long-term from Saturday 13 May

Contact the Property Management Team for details

View Strictly by Appointment or see advertised Open Home

Ray White Raglan Rentals 07 825 8640 rentals.raglan@raywhite.com

91 Waitetuna Valley Road Raglan

Camouflaged by lush, mature bush and native trees. The sound of birds and silence leads you down the drive to this four bedroom, rustic cottage. A verandah leads the way into the open-plan lounge with a wood-burner fire. Decking on both sides of the lounge enables you to capture sun in the morning and end the day. A well-appointed kitchen provides for easy family interaction. The separate garage is double with an extra room attached. The 4391sqm grounds are pretty and bordered by a stream, they also include a fenced paddock. Privately tucked away and just down the road from the local primary school. The bus stop to Raglan and Hamilton is just a walk to the end of the road.

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what’s on

KING OF THE SINGLE

FIN 2023 IN MEMORY OF KYLE LEUTHART

Sat 15 April - Come down to Manu for a day of surfing, banter, pie eating and sun burn.

“A TOAST TO THE COAST” EXHIBITION at Rivet. Opening on April 14th, 5:30–8:30pm, exhibition runs 10am-3pm every day until April 30.

ARTIST REGISTRATIONS

OPEN FOR THE RAGLAN ARTS WEEKEND now until 28 April. We need aspiring artists! New this year is ‘The Hatch’ a Town Hall group exhibition just for emerging artists. Sign up at www. raglanartsweekend.

5 Stewart St, Raglan

WHAT'S ON

ART TO WEAR 2023 – CALL FOR ENTRIES Entries are invited for the following section: Colour - Kaleidoscope, Time in Motion, Children’s – Wing It, Kaitiakitanga –Forest Flora, Upcycled – Suit Yourself. For further details, important dates and online entry, go to our website www. raglanartscentre.co.nz.

SHADES OF WHITE EXHIBITION – CALL FOR ENTRIES

Entries are invited for wall-hung works on the theme Shades of White. For full details and entry form check our website www.raglanartscentre.co.nz under Creative Raglan Events tab.

EXHIBITION – 11-21 APRIL Living Landscapes – work from our Young Artists created at Afterschool Art classes in Term 1. 10am – 2pm at the Old School Arts Centre on Stewart St.

LIVE AND LOCAL – FRIDAY 14 APRIL A showcase for local performers, from songwriters to comedy – this month featuring Ruth Power, Ngaronoa Renata and Odhran Devlin. 7.30-9.30pm, doors open 7pm. Koha entry. Licensed bar and café open.

MUSIC AT THE OLD SCHOOL – THURSDAY 20 APRIL

Roman Rudnytsky concert – internationally-renowned concert pianist. 7.30pm, doors open 7pm. Tickets $30, concession and RCAC members $25, book online creativeraglan.co.nz. Licensed bar and café open

CREATIVE CANINES RAGLAN CREATIVE MARKET –SUNDAY 23 APRIL 12-4pm at the Old School Arts Centre on Stewart St. Dog-themed event featuring agility demo and Scruffs Dog Show (1-3pm) in addition to normal stalls. For more info - www.raglanmarket.com

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, 5pm

Mens’ Group Wed 29 Mar then every other week, 7pm

MOVIES

THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN (M | 114 mins)

Sun 16 April 4.30pm

For Sale

FIREWOOD DRY, DELIVERED

Trailerload: Pine $200 / Blackwood $205/ Gum $210 Ph: 021 0771524

FIREWOOD, Seasoned Pine, heaped tandem trailer delivered $180 (Raglan area). Ph 021566935

CONTACT

Wanted

Houses Wanted for removal

Great prices offered

Call today: 07 847 1760

Notice of Meetings – April & May 2023

The following meetings will be held during April & May. All meetings will be held at the Waikato District Council, 15 Galileo Street, Ngaruawahia unless otherwise stated.

COUNCIL

Waikato District Council

Wednesday, 5 April 2023, 2.00pm

(Adoption of Draft Annual Plan/Targeted Rates)

Waikato District Council

COUNCIL COMMITTEES

Sustainability & Wellbeing

Policy & Regulatory Hearing

(Public Places & Traffic Bylaws)

Public Notices

RAGLAN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY NEXT MEETING

Tuesday 18th April at 1pm in the Church Hall, Stewart Street. Guest speaker Belinda Goodwin, talking about seed-saving. Floral Art theme–Anzac Day. Normal Competitions, Display Table, Garden Vibes, Sales Table, Raffle and Afternoon Tea. All welcome.

Monday, 24 April 2023, 9.30am

Wednesday, 5 April 2023, 9.30am

Tuesday, 11 April 2023, 9.30am

Infrastructure Wednesday, 12 April 2023, 9.30am

Policy & Regulatory Deliberations

(Public Places & Traffic Bylaws)

Infrastructure Hearing Panel

Wednesday, 12 April 2023, 1.30pm

Monday, 17 April 2023, 9.00am

(General Policies Reserve Management Plan)

Policy & Regulatory

Regulatory Sub-committee

Regulatory Sub-committee

Proposed District

Plan Sub-Committee

**Public Excluded**

Performance & Strategy

Sustainability & Wellbeing

Policy & Regulatory

Performance & Strategy

Hearings & Deliberations

(Annual Plan)

Infrastructure

Performance & Strategy

Hearings & Deliberations

(Annual Plan)

Proposed District Plan

Sub-Committee

**Public Excluded**

Tuesday, 18 April 2023, 9.30am

Friday, 21 April 2023, 10.30am

Friday, 21 April 2023, 11.30am

Thursday, 27 April 2023, 9.00am

Monday, 8 May 2023, 9.30am

Wednesday, 17 May 2023, 9.30am

Tuesday, 20 May 2023, 9.30am

Tuesday, 23 May 2023, 9.30am

Wednesday, 24 May 2023, 9.30am

Wednesday, 24 May 2023, 1.30pm

Thursday, 25 May 2023, 9.00am

COMMUNITY BOARDS/COMMITTEES

Taupiri Community Board

Huntly Community Board

Tamahere

Community Committee

Te Kauwhata

A MAN CALLED OTTO (M | 126 mins) Sat 15 April 8pm

THE FABELMANS (M | 151 mins)

Sat 15 April 4.30pm Sun 7 May 4.30pm

OUR THEATRE IS COSY AND WARM Door sales 30min prior raglanmovies.co.nz

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

Proposed temporary road closure: Ruapuke Road

Tarmac Rally

Notice is hereby given that Waikato District Council proposes to temporarily close Ruapuke Road to enable Hamilton Car Club to hold a tarmac rally on Sunday 18 June 2023.

The temporary closure would be between the intersection with Te Mata Road and Waimaunga Road from 8.30am to 4pm.

A detour, following Waimaunga, Te Hutewai and Te Mata Roads would be in place during the closure.

For the proposed period of closure, the road would be manned at intersections by clearly identifiable marshals equipped with radio communication and access will be provided in the event of an emergency.

Any person wishing to object to or support the proposal should lodge their feedback by email to communications@waidc.govt.nz by 5pm, 21 April 2023, or in writing to:

Proposed Ruapuke Rd Temporary Closure, Waikato District Council, Private Bag 544, Ngaruawahia, 3742.

G J Ion

Chief Executive

0800 492 452

www.waikatodistrict.govt.nz

www.facebook.com/WaikatoDistrictCouncil

Monday, 3 April 2023, 6.00pm

War Memorial Hall, Greenlane Road, Taupiri

Tuesday, 4 April 2023, 6.00pm

Waahi Marae, 177C Harris Street, Huntly West

Tuesday, 4 April 2023, 7.30pm

Tamahere Community Centre, 21 Devine Road, Tamahere

Wednesday, 5 April 2023, 7.00pm

Community Committee St John Hall, 4 Baird Ave, Te Kauwhata

Meremere

Community Committee

Tuakau Community Board

Tamahere

Community Committee

Raglan Community Board

Te Kauwhata

Thursday, 27 April 2023, 7.00pm

Community Hall, Heather Green Ave, Meremere

Tuesday, 2 May 2023, 6.00pm

Tuakau Memorial Hall, George Street, Tuakau

Tuesday, 2 May 2023, 7.30pm

Tamahere Community Centre, 21 Devine Road, Tamahere

Wednesday, 3 May 2023, 1.30pm

The Supper Room, Raglan Town Hall, Bow Street, Raglan

Wednesday, 3 May 2023, 7.00pm

Community Committee St John Hall, 4 Baird Ave, Te Kauwhata

Pokeno

Monday, 8 May 2023, 7.00pm

Community Committee Pokeno Community Hall, Cnr Great South Road and Market Street, Pokeno

Ngaruawahia

Tuesday, 9 May 2023, 6.00pm

Community Board Committee Room 1 and 2, 15 Galileo Street, Ngaruawahia

Rural-Port Waikato

Thursday, 11 May 2023, 6.30pm

Community Board Naike Hall, Highway 22, Naike

Taupiri Community Board

Huntly Community Board

Monday 15 May 2023, 6.00pm

War Memorial Hall, Greenlane Road, Taupiri

Tuesday, 16 May 2023, 6.00pm

Huntly Library, 142 Main Street, Huntly

OTHER DECISION MAKING BODIES

Waikato-Tainui and Waikato Friday, 14 April 2023, 9.30am

District Council Joint Waikato Tainui Endowment College, Old Taupiri Rd, Management Agreement Forum Ngaruawahia (Taupiri Boardroom)

Waters Governance Board Tuesday, 2 May 2023, 10am

Committee Rooms 1 and 2

Creative Communities Scheme Thursday, 6 April 2023, 9.00am

Assessment Committee Committee Rooms 1 and 2 (Appointment of members/Chairperson)

Creative Communities Scheme Thursday, 20 April 2023, 9.00am

Assessment Committee Committee Rooms 1 and 2

Note: In the event that the business is not concluded on the advertised date, the meeting may be continued on a later scheduled date. Agendas and minutes for meetings are available at www.waikatodistrict.govt.nz/your-council.

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

Raglan 10 Kaitoke Street

New Listing

Kaitoke sanctuary

Welcome to your private paradise! This stunning two bedroom home is located just minutes away from the inner harbour and boasts a sunny elevated position, surrounded by nature and offering a feeling of tranquility and privacy. The property is well presented and tastefully decorated, making it ready to move in. The open plan kitchen and living area flows onto a front deck, perfect for enjoying the beautiful scenery. Both bedrooms are generously sized and come with built-in wardrobes. In addition, the property features a private spa pool patio with an outdoor shower, ideal for relaxing under the stars. There's even room for an ice bath. This home is fully fenced, providing a secure environment and has its own driveway with ample off-street parking for your cars or boat. There is also plenty of storage space under the house. The low maintenance gardens and lawn make for easy care, there are even some established fruit trees, including plum, feijoa and citrus. Surrounded by native bush and birdlife, this property offers a peaceful retreat in a popular and friendly neighbourhood. You can stay connected to town via the Kaitoke bush walkway accessed at the end of your driveway.

Raglan 8 Violet Street

New Listing

2 1 2

For Sale $869,000

View Sat 15 Apr 12.30 - 1.00pm

Sun 16 Apr 12.30 - 1.00pm

Web pb.co.nz/RGU113163

Jono Hutson

M 021 488 766 E

jono.hutson@pb.co.nz

Bring your builder!

Here is an exciting opportunity to put your skills to use and reap the rewards! This generous two-level home requires some TLC, but has the potential to generate excellent returns. The top level features a spacious open plan lounge/dining area, with two bedrooms and a family bathroom. Downstairs, there is a self-contained unit, ideal as a long-term rental, holiday home or extended family living space. Additionally, there is a very large split storage/garage space, a bedroom, and a separate toilet. Sitting on a large, 834sqm freehold site, there is plenty of potential to create an outdoor oasis or additional living space. Cox Bay is a short stroll away for a swim, alternatively the Wharf and Raglan town centre is an easy drive. The bus stop is close by. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to own a home with excellent potential. Start planning your dream renovation project today !

4 2 2 1 4

For Sale $899,000

View Sat 15 Apr 11.30 - 12.00pm

Web pb.co.nz/RGU116977

Jono Hutson

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