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INTERVIEW WITH NZ U16 GIRLS NATIONAL SURFING CHAMP ALANI MORSE Page 5

Painter Ziggy Knuiman features in this months' Art Attack. Full Story on page 7. Image Credit | Dave Duffin.

Restoring the road to Raglan

From Waka Kotahi - NZ Transport Agency

Restoring road access on State Highway 23 (SH23) between Whatawhata and Raglan is urgently underway. This crucial link between Raglan and Hamilton was fully closed on Wednesday last week, following a serious slip on the section known as the Raglan Deviation.

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is now constructing a temporary diversion road around the slip site through private property.

The plan started to take shape on Friday, and after the Waka Kotahi team met with landowners, fence and tree removal began. Earthworks will be carried out over the next few days to create the new temporary road, which if at all possible will be two lanes wide.

“We are very grateful to landowners for their generous co-operation, and to Vodafone NZ for enabling us to work within close proximity of the fibre optic cable that runs through the site of the slump,” says Cara Lauder, Waka Kotahi System Manager for the Waikato.

The new temporary road will be raised to protect the cable, which is not exposed by the current slip. The cable is around 600mm deep.

“While we cannot give a firm opening date at this stage, we want to assure the community that every effort is being made to create access as a matter of urgency,” Ms Lauder says.

"The temporary diversion road allows us the time we need to thoroughly investigate and plan the long-term restoration of SH23."

The slump continues to move, and geotechnical testing, including drilling, is ongoing.

Meanwhile, while SH23 remains closed, our contractors are taking the opportunity to bring forward some planned resurfacing work to a steep section of the deviation further west. This work is scheduled to be carried out from Thursday 9 February until Saturday 11 February.

We will provide another update on the expected timeline as soon as we can.

The official detour route remains Ohautira Road, Waingao Road, Herschel Street, Ellery Street, Whatawhata Avenue, Ngāruawāhia Road, Horotiu Road to rejoin SH23; please be careful and drive to the conditions, as it has tight, winding sections.

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This photograph, taken on 7 February, shows the slump has deepened by another 400mm

Tree removal underway to prepare for the temporary diversion road

Deluge creates havoc and divvy no quick fix

by Edith Symes

Contractors were hard at work this week repairing slips and washouts around the Raglan district in the wake of the big wet that has also knocked out – for the foreseeable future – the town’s principal link with the outside world.

But while the divvy’s been closed to all traffic on SH23 between Raglan and Whatawhata since the appearance of serious cracking and slumping a fortnight ago, there are also other major repair jobs underway within the district.

Cambrae Rd in town for instance is still closed to through traffic as Waikato District Council’s roading alliance group work on a slip which has also uncovered a Chorus internet cable. Any further dropout would leave the water main exposed and unsupported, one-time Community Board chair Rodger Gallagher – who lives nearby – reports on his Raglan 23 website.

Meantime Waikato District Council’s alliance contractors are taking a conservative approach, he says, leaving the spoil in place to limit further slippage. The plan is to install a concrete retaining wall, he adds, with the materials currently being sourced.

Nearby on Bay View Rd a spectacular cliffside slip has left residents “devastated”, with drainage pipes and the retaining wall of a secondary dwelling on one of two affected properties exposed.

From the top of the slip, a sizeable new land mass – peninsular in shape – can now be seen jutting out into Whaingaroa harbour.

Bay View Rd resident Val Burton told the Chronicle she was not home at the time, but that her husband Graeme made a quick exit from their hot tub when he saw trees sliding downhill. About 80 percent of the landslide seemed at first to be on the next door property, she explained, but with more

movement overnight it became shared “5050” by both properties.

“We spent many hours putting in over 500 plants to secure our bank three years ago,” Val lamented. “We are very upset.”

Geotechnical engineers have inspected the site and are in the throes of assessing the damage.

Meantime clearing of slips continues along the coastal road south of Raglan. Ruapuke locals got a shock to see a large chunk of the northern or Swann Access Rd car park, which is popular with surfers, washed out and the road temporarily closed.

Slip debris is also being cleared beyond Te Mata, on the Bridal Veil Falls road and further out along Phillips Rd, which suffered major damage with three-quarters of the road blocked for a time. Locals have since managed to clear a portion of it themselves.

However, it’s the closure of the divvy while Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency investigates and plans its strategy that

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has locals worried most. “This is a very serious situation … it will not be a quick repair job,” says the agency in a press statement.

It has issued an official detour route via Ohautira and Waingaro Rds to Ngaruawahia, but lots of people are still using the Waitetuna Valley Rd route as a “rat run”, Raglan ward councillor Lisa Thomson told the Chronicle on Monday.

This is not ideal, she said, as parts of it are gravel, there are potholes, and a ‘soft closure’ is also in place. Lisa asked residents to be cautious and drive to the conditions but to preferably stick to the given detour, and take time on its winding sections.

The narrow Old Mountain Rd route between Waitetuna School and Te Pahu Rd is open only to residents.

Waka Kotahi is working really hard to get the divvy back to full use as soon as possible, Lisa added, but the priority is safety and long-term resilience.

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A drone shot of the Bay View Rd cliffside slip showing a small secondary dwelling - now with its retaining wall exposed - directly above.

The slip on Cambrae Rd.

Ruapuke Beach car park.

Raglan Dog Muster 2: Ready for dogs and humans on March 25

We’re hoping for a really good turnout of dogs and humans this second time around for the unique Rag Dog Muster.

It’s not a race, or even a competition – just a great opportunity to join other doglovers on a fun walk or run along a 10.9km circuit – where you decide how far and how fast you and your company want to go. At any point you can turn around and head back to the start at Papahua Reserve to relax and enjoy music (courtesy of Raglan Radio) and a sausage sizzle (provided by Anexa). If you like, come dog-less with a friend (or friends) to enjoy the special experience of being surrounded by happy dogs of all shapes and sizes.....

The circuit heads along to Ngarunui Beach, climbs up to the Wainui reserve, negotiates 2 stiles, and circles around the beautiful Wainui Bush Reserve,

before returning the same way to the Papahua Reserve. (10.9km)

Everyone who registers will be recognizing our hard-working dedicated staff at the Raglan Veterinary Clinic as well as helping fund the work they do rehoming unwanted and stray animals.

Go online (ragdogmuster.com) to check out the photos of last year’s event, the dog and human rules we will follow, AND to register for this year’s event. There’s an early bird registration until 28th February.

Dogs and humans will need to check in between 7am and 8.45am at Papahua Reserve. The Muster begins at 9am. Best paw forward. Woof, woof, woof. See you there!

RAG DOG MUSTER 2SATURDAY 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.

ALL WELCOME! SUPPORT THE VET CLINIC!

Weedbusting Spotlight: Privet

From Whaingaroa Weedbusters

Privet is just one of many pest plants rampant in our local environment and across the country. It just happens to be flowering now near you. Just take a look around and notice the extent of it. In Te Uku or Whatawhata it’s almost all you see. Native birds don’t love it and move away. Is this what we want?

Kill it by cutting it down as low as possible and immediately pasting with cutnpaste Bamboo Buster or equivalent. Available at Hartys Fishing and Hardware.

Or on bigger trees you can use a 8-14 mm wood bit on a drill, make shallow holes 10cm apart all the way around the very base of the tree and along any exposed roots. Use a syringe to carefully fill the holes with neat glyphosate.

If you want to do either of these methods I can help provide some resources.

Trouble shooting:

• Choose a fine day ( if you can find one !)

• If you cut without pasting they will sprout and you have a bigger mess.

• If you cut them down and leave a tall stump they will resprout even with paste.

• If you don’t apply paste within 30 secs the tree starts to seal the cut and the product won’t work as well.

• If you don’t drill around the whole tree little bits will survive.

They’re resistant to clumsy applications, not called pest plants for nothing. Sure there’s some folk who like privet. But the tide will turn if enough people take action to remove them. Whaingaroa Weedbusters is not an organisation with a labour force, just one person (Leanne Steel) providing some awareness via Facebook and people doing their thing individually and collectively.

NZ Surfing Nationals Interview with Alani Morse

The Raglan Chronicle chats to Alani Morse about her recent surfing achievements at the National Champs held at Piha in January. Alani is a Raglan Area School student and is part of a young crew of surfers that have had a great result at this year's national surfiong championships.

Tell us about the national competition experience

This was an experience that I will never forget. There was so much to learn and grow from as a young surfer. I surfed in 3 divisions during the week, Open women’s, under 16 girls and u14 girls which make a super busy week so managing yourself is extremely important. There were many struggles like surfing against some of my best friends and getting stung by a jellyfish moments before my under 14 girls final which made it super hard to keep calm and focus. The pain was so intense. I gathered myself 15 minutes before my next final which was under 16 girls. I was super stoked personally

with myself, getting two nines during the week. One of the 9’s was in the first minutes of my under 16 girls finals which was so exciting. I was also stoked to make the semi finals in the Open Women’s and surfing against some incredible female talent.

How does it feel to have secured the U16 national title?

I had no expectations of winning the title as there were so many amazing surfers in that division who were very determined to win so they could take a spot in the ISA world junior surfing champs. Being 12 years old I had no pressure on myself to win; I was just peaceful, surfed hard and left it in God’s hands.

Paddling out to my final heat I was still in pain from being stung on the neck by a jellyfish. With no expectations my heat started and a bomb left hand wave three times over my head came my way. I just went for it and managed to get two big hits, scoring a nine point ride which was the best feeling and then backing it up with a 5.6 to secure my victory. Best feeling ever to win this title; I was pinching myself for days afterwards. I feel so humbled to take these memories with

me as a reminder of the feelings I felt being lifted up the beach.

When did you start surfing and who supported you?

I started surfing as a toddler. I loved the water so much and forced my Dad and Mum to take me out every weekend. Ever since I was very young my parents, older brother Theo, grandparents, aunty and uncles and friends all supported me and my dreams of becoming the best surfer I could be. I've had incredible support from the Raglan community and am so grateful to have these legends in my corner.

I’m sure there is more success to come. What is the goal for 2023 and beyond?

This year my goals are to train harder working on air surfing, tube riding, and overall surfing better on small or big waves. For my future goals I would love to represent New Zealand in the Olympics, even make it to WSL and see how far I can get.

I have a massive craving to ride amazing barrels, I want to surf them just as good as the men do if not better ;).

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Alani Morse competing at the New Zealand Surfing National Championships at Piha in January. Image | CPL.

Alani took out the U16 Girls Division, claiming the national title at Piha. Image | CPL.

Raglan Golf Club : Twilight is a highlight

off the tee...Pete Aim.

It is Thursday and the time is 4.45pm! Tee Off time! Teams gather... there is a golfing buzz about, tees are loaded, and it’s GAME ON! WHACK!!

SWISH!! BIFF!!

Golf balls fly down the 10th fairway with Whoops and Yells from team mates!!

And so the pattern goes on for the next 9 holes as Twilight Golf fills our world each Thursday evening.

"Twilight Golf is very social, there are loads of laughs, and we all get to wind down and enjoy the week’s end! We’ve even got Kaiwaka Food Truck delivering mouth watering dinner delights after your round!" said co- organiser Pete Aim.

With 53 golfers participating on opening night it was all go last Thursday. Twilight runs for 8 weeks from 26th January to 16th March. There are different competitions to keep things

interesting and challenging. There are prizes of meat packs, confectionaries, chickens and other giveaways!

Twilight Golf caters for learners to experienced golfers and we can even provide you golfing gear.

Raglan Golf Club is delighted to offer Twilight Golf as it brings our local community together to enjoy a sporting event.

Raglan Volunteer Fire Brigade Open Day

The Raglan Volunteer Fire Brigade Station Open Day is coming up this Saturday 11 February 2023 at the Raglan Fire Station from 10am to 2pm.

We would love for the community of Raglan to join our day of education and fun. In addition to promoting safety around outdoor and rural fires this summer, there will be:

• A kitchen fire demonstrator to watch;

• A walk through the fire station along with the opportunity for our children to sit in the fire truck and dress up as firefighters;

• Try to escape a house fire using virtual reality head set; and

• Find your way through our new children’s escape maze.

See you all there !

Tom Rodwell and Storehouse live at The Yard, Feb 17th

ART ATTACK : Knuiman, a new man for the ages

Words by Sarah Bing, Ceramic Sculptor.

CultAuckland calypsoblues party band, Tom Rodwell & Storehouse hit Raglan, with the iconic reggae vinyl expert Dubhead in tow, playing Friday 17th February from 7pm, with tickets available from Under the Radar. "Singer/guitarist Tom Rodwell’s extraordinary revision of blues and gospel always gets the joint jumping," says Metro magazine.

Roots guitar music is rarely as evocative as on Tom Rodwell’s "Wood & Waste", an album that moves easily between raw pre-rock structures and darkly sensual grooves, just as his onstage group Storehouse speaks a secret language of rhythm & blues - vivid, propulsive and uncommon.

Although the LP charted on US radio (notching up 7 months of rotation), gained international media coverage and secured distribution with the legendary Cargo Records UK, "Wood & Waste" flew mostly under the radar in New Zealand, launching just as Omicron washed ashore.

The album was tracked and mixed with no computers at all, entirely on analogue tape at Neil Finn's Roundhead Studios, with mastering and vinyl lacquer-cutting by legendary LA engineer Kevin Gray. This all-

analogue approach ensured the album has been picked up by audiophile specialists such as Groovy Wax (London) and Elusive Disc (US).

The Listener’s Graham Reid was one who did take note of the record, naming it one of his top albums of the year. “The subtle and supple shapeshifting Wood & Waste reveals depths and delights at every turn,” he wrote.

Consequently, a much-anticipated 14-date NZ concert series over late summer seeks to redress the balance, trafficking rolling and tumbling treatments of "Wood & Waste" material, alongside new tunes from recent tape studio sessions, stretches of improvisation and sacrilegious dives into a greasy barrel of calypso and gospel obscurities.

“We’re pleased to be able to bring it all to a lot of different towns this time,” says Rodwell. “The live experience is a special one, and we aim to make each night a distinct kettle of fish.”

Rodwell has toured internationally since 2003 solo and with Storehouse, and has supported the likes of Derek Trucks, John Butler Trio, Otis Taylor, Son of Dave and Trinity Roots. He's an established producer and session man also, appearing extensively on Don McGlashan's top 10 NZ 2016 record "Lucky Stars".

Friday February 17 - The Yard / Raglan

Painter Ziggy Knuiman had been bubbling away for years in the vat of his artist friends group. It was a trip to Europe where, whilst enduring the interminable waiting for planes, trains and automobiles, he put pen to paper at last and allowed the creative outpourings to come forth.

The Raglan Area School Surf Academy graduate grew up at Ruapuke; horse riding, surfing and skating. He hasn’t let his lack of formal art training hold his artistic endeavours back.

Taking the plunge at the beginning of 2020, Knuiman exhibited and curated a sell-out group show Brain Funk as one half of Acid Mince with Seb Hart and another upcoming artist Annika Clover at the Old School Arts Centre.

Another group exhibition called Inner Space followed at Chris Meek’s Studeo gallery in 2021, once again with Seb and Annika, and adding fellow emerging artists Korrin Bevan and Ciaran Lannon into the mix.

“Shout out to my favourite artists - friends Korrin, Annika, Ciaran and Seb. We’ll have yearly shows together forever I reckon - getting together for the pure joy of it. And to Chris Meek for believing in us!”

Looking for a bit more action, Knuiman moved to Auckland last year and has been steadily devoting himself to his practice, putting in the mahi and keeping himself focused on developing his painting skills.

Preferring to allow his subjects to evolve on the canvas, Knuiman finds pleasure in the physical action of creating, allowing the process to carry him along until he feels satisfied.

“I think about composition mostly; I'll start with a stick man and give it a life and meaning and see how it goes. Seeing subconscious ideas slowly come to life is so fun, and I feel like by allowing the layers of paint to evolve I'm opening myself up to so many happy mistakes,” he says.

“I’ll keep changing it up in the future, but right now I'm really focusing on honing my craft. YouTube is my best friend. It’s so mean to have free tutorials available as a self-taught

artist. And I'll also be using it to learn to weld the frames to stretch my large canvases for our winter 2023 show.”

Deriving inspiration from podcasts and music, Ziggy uses acrylic house paint, spray, and poster paint on large unstretched canvases to create his surreal figurative works.

“Live music, skateboarding, and being with friends all sustain my creative practice,” as does keeping his time in the studio structured 9-5, five days a week.

“This is me. Art is the only thing I’ve found so far that keeps me excited and curious. I’ll be doing this for the rest of my life, I hope. Sometimes I question why I'm doing this, financially; it's definitely a real struggle being an artist in NZ - all the advice I'm getting is that I need to go overseas to sell the work I'm making.”

As for that elusive career as an artist, with a solid work ethic and a healthy approach to making art Ziggy Knuiman is definitely one to watch.

Ziggy Knuiman. Image Credit | Dave Duffin.

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Not everyone's on social media but everyone gets a little book

The Little Raglan Business Book is the new iteration of the Raglan Business Directory. After a one-year hiatus, the new book will re-launch in early 2023 and feature local business contacts as well as essential information about our community.

If you are a local business wanting to advertise, or a community group with information you would like published, email us at: info@raglandirectory.co.nz.

Please note that we will not be including residential listings in the 2023 book.

Gift endangered flowers for Valentine’s Day

From Tairāwhiti Ngutukaka - Alice Cameron

Instead of buying red roses this Valentine’s Day, Raglan locals can gift one of Aotearoa’s most endangered and beautiful flowering plants, the Tairawhiti Ngutukākā (also known as kākābeak).

“There were once only around one hundred ngutukākā left in the wild, but thanks to our team of amazing volunteers we planted over 800 last year,” says Graeme Atkins, Founder of Tairāwhiti Ngutukaka.

“Everyone should know the stunning beauty of ngutukākā in the wild, as our tīpuna used to see them. We need your help to grow more seedlings and establish these taonga

species not just in our gardens but into our native forests.”

For just $50 - much less than the price of a dozen red roses - you can plant five of these taonga and treasured species. You can show someone you love them and the planet too.

“This Valentine’s Day we are asking you to give something really meaningful and share the aroha” says Stu Muir, Chair of the Endangered Species Foundation. “We want to reclaim Valentine’s Day for our most endangered species so we can all give back and help our most endangered species survive and thrive.”

Your donation will help plant more of these treasured plants and in return you will

receive a beautiful Valentine’s e-card to gift to someone you love.

The ngutukākā / kākābeak once flowered across the whole East Cape but now it is one of our most endangered plants. You can read more about how Maori-led kaitiakitanga is reviving Tairawhiti Ngutukaka - East Coast Kakabeak here.

Donations

Koha can be given via the Endangered Species website here: https://www. endangeredspecies.org.nz/gift-ngutukaka

We are aiming to raise $30,000 which would enable us to plant 3,000 ngutukākā. Your donation will go towards:

• Growing seedlings and plants

• Educating people on how to grow and plant Ngutukākā

• Buying equipment to transport, dig and manage plant sites

• Paying for a coordinator to educate and engage kura, marae and members of the public on what needs to be done to save this rare species

• Expanding this programme to other areas in Tairawhiti / East Cape

• Communicating what needs to be done for endangered species and their habitats

2023 Census to help shift outcomes for Māori

From Census NZ

Whāingaroa residents, census 2023 is on 7 March and a major focus for the 2023 Census is ensuring it delivers for iwi and Māori, having taken valuable lessons and partners’ feedback on board, Stats NZ said today.

The census collects iwi and Māori data for the whole country, which is used by iwi and government for policy and planning purposes and for future developments. The census is the main source of iwi affiliation data and the only way to understand how many people speak te reo Māori.

“Data collected in the census has the potential to create a real and positive difference for whānau, hapū, and iwi,” said Simon Mason, Deputy Government Statistician and Deputy Chief Executive Census and Collection Operations

“We did not deliver well enough for Māori and iwi in the 2018 Census, including

consulting and engaging on how data was collected and how we could have supported Māori to participate.

“Stats NZ is committed to being a responsible Te Tiriti partner. I am confident that the 2023 Census has been designed to address issues of the previous census and produce positive outcomes for Māori.”

Initiatives to strengthen the voice of and for Māori in the 2023 Census have been implemented at the governance and operational levels, as well as through engagement and communications for the 2023 Census.

“The presence of Data Iwi Leaders Group (a mandated sub-group of the Iwi Chairs Forum) on the Census Programme Board, regular advice from external advisors Te Taumata Whakaritenga Māori rōpū, and a dedicated 2023 Census Te Ao Māori team have all provided important input to census decisions,” said Mason.

“We have welcomed the opportunity to work with the Data Iwi Leaders Group and iwi to support the delivery of Te Mana Whakatipu, which will see iwi-led collections for census trialled for the first time in three locations (in Te Tai Tokerau and Tairawhiti, and with Te Whānau ā Apanui)

Additionally, a range of changes have been made to improve the census experience for Māori:

• Twice as many census engagement staff than in 2018, with more than half being Māori, are working locally with Māori and community organisations and iwi, supporting awareness of and participation in census.

• A Māori-first design approach for the 2023 Census marketing campaign is ensuring census messaging will reach Māori and priority response groups across the country. The census visual identity has been specifically designed to deliver an inclusive census.

• It will be easier to take part in the census, with everyone having the choice to complete the census online or on a paper form. It will also be easier to enter iwi affiliation information on the online form, and a new iwi map will make it easier to answer this question.

• A commitment to supporting the use of te reo Māori has been delivered through a fully bilingual census website, bilingual census forms, and other support (including telephone support) available in te reo Māori.

• A partnership between Stats NZ and Te Matatini Society Inc is supporting whānau awareness and participation in the census. Find out more about improving the experience for Māori and what is new in the 2023 Census at www.census.govt.nz/aboutthe-census/what-is-new-in-2023-census.

Watch the video about the 2023 Census visual identity at www.census.govt.nz/ haehae-whakarare.

Proud to be in Raglan

Raglan 20 James Street Open Home

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. In addition a single garage and carport plus off street parking complete this fantastic opportunity. With rentals/boarding in extremely short supply year-round this is an excellent income opportunity. Property Brokers Raglan have Holiday Home Management opportunities too for superb passive income. LIM available. Call today for more details and to book a viewing.

Raglan 55 Government Road

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There is no end to the options that this well presented four bedroom home (193sqm) has to offer. Whether you choose to subdivide, utilise as an additional income or enjoy life with extended familyit's up to you ! Set on a generous 1212sqm fully fenced site, the backyard is filled with an abundance of mature fruit trees including plums, citrus, feijoas, cherimoya, olives, grapes and much more. A couple of large shade houses, make this a gardeners paradise. Perfectly located so you can walk out the door and within minutes be paddle boarding to town for your morning coffee.

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Escape to nature!

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Te Akau 571 Te Akau Wharf Road

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Opportunity knocks!

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Raglan Lot 432 Koohunga Street

Escape to Rangitahi

This beautiful coastal home is designed for both relaxation and entertaining. All three bedrooms enjoy indoor-outdoor flow to embrace the beautiful location, while an open plan entertainers kitchen, dining and lounge open out to a large sun-soaked deck.

Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms, two-car garaging, entertainers kitchen complete with scullery and quality Bosch appliances, indoor-outdoor flow from all three bedrooms, extensive 53sqm hardwood decking.

Raglan 6 Kapokapowai Street

Raglan Lot 431 Koohunga Street

This home has it all!

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Featuring, four bedrooms, two bathrooms and a convenient separate WC, two car garaging, room for the boat/motorhome, 2.7m stud throughout (2.4m stud to scullery and store room).

Raglan 455 Waipatukahu Lane

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Beautiful coastal home and land package

This home is designed to enable you to enjoy the coastal lifestyle you have always dreamt of on the beautiful Rangitahi Peninsular. Integrating effortlessly with its surroundings and low-care landscaping, enquire today about making this masterpiece your own.

Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms and two-car garaging, quality Bosch appliances in a designer kitchen, including a scullery, convenient separate WC.

Raglan 6 Tunarau Street

Boundaries are an approximate guide only

Make your move

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

3 2 2 For Sale $1,130,000

View By appointment Web pb.co.nz/RGU114224

Mark Crarer M 027 433 6083

Jono Hutson M 021 488 766

Privacy, seclusion and birdsong

Arguably one of the best sites in the Rangitahi development, Lot 455 is located in 'The Sanctuary'. This generous 930sqm freehold section, is located at the end of a private lane. One of the most secluded locations in the development, this site offers established native plantings and estuary views. Secure your lifestyle in the fast-growing beach town of Raglan. You are less than a 5-minute drive to world famous surf breaks, fishing, boating, hiking, golf, yoga, cafes, restaurants and great shopping at the boutique township of Raglan. For more information including covenant details please visit the developer's website. Viewing is highly encouraged to appreciate this well situated and established site.

Raglan Lot 269 & Lot 270 Rerekahu Street

For Sale $449,000

View By appointment Web pb.co.nz/RGU110157

Mark Crarer M 027 433 6083

Debbie Crarer M 027 253 6344

Remarkable location - impressive views

Arguably the best sites in the Rangitahi development, Lot 269 & 270 are located in the sought after ‘The Plateau’ stage.

Take hold of the opportunity now to design and build your forever coastal home or family holiday bach on these ideally located sections where you can capture elevated views of the harbour, estuary and Rangitahi development.

Call today for an information pack.

For Sale Buyers $650,000+

View By appointment Web pb.co.nz/RGU111735

Jono Hutson M 021 488 766

Boundaries are approximate

For Sale By Negotiation View By appointment Web pb.co.nz/RGU114032

Jono Hutson M 021 488 766

Proud to

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

FOR SALE

$870,000

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Saturday & Sunday 1:00pm - 1:45pm

Melanie Carroll 021 760 468

121 Maungatawhiri Road Raglan

Make the move to relaxed living in Raglan. This good sized 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2 living areas, board and batten home is situated in perfect elevated privacy. Superbly sited on a large 2.4 acre section, you’ll soak up the warm, north-western aspect with stunning sea and mountain views. Wake up to clean fresh salt air, the sound of bird life and distant waves on the beach. Surrounded by award-winning gardens and established trees there’s plenty of space for the kids, pets and even a pony! Large carport, double garage, 2 bay shed and woodshed. If you dream about having the beach a short drive away, a big yard for the kids to play in, or just plenty of garage space for cars and boats, this wonderful property is perfect for you. There’s plenty of personality and charm on display here and viewing is highly recommended.

rwraglan.co.nz/RAG30183

Raglan Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)

FOR SALE

Price by Negotiation

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Saturday 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282

Yana Pemberton 021 183 0479

41A Norrie Avenue Raglan

This modern home combines excellent design of space and functionality and the perfect balance of location and comfort. Outwardly simple and designed to capture the light and views. Offering two downstairs double bedrooms complete with wardrobes. The bathroom includes a newly tiled shower plus a separate toilet. Upstairs the living is open-plan and minimalistic. The views from the sunny, north-facing lounge are out to the Raglan Bar and harbour. From here you can enjoy your privacy and the sunsets. The grounds are landscaped and the black boy peaches are ripening! Modern and very classy. Enjoy the summer in one of Raglan’s most sought-after locations. Situated within close walking distance to town and all amenities on 414 sqm with the house strategically sited to enable room for further development.

rwraglan.co.nz/RAG30205

Raglan Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)

FOR SALE

Price by Negotiation

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Saturday 11:00am - 11:45am

Julie Hanna 027 441 8964

7A Three Streams Raglan

This four-bedroom home on the outskirts of Raglan in the exclusive Three Streams subdivision is sure to resonate with families. Brick construction gives a nod to low-maintenance living and the 6708sqm section is immaculately groomed, perfect for outdoor relaxation and entertaining. Kids and pets have loads of room to play with the large paddock to the rear of the property perfect for a few sheep or a pony. You also have your very own half-court! The home’s 186sqm-plus footprint is thoughtfully laid out, kitchen and dining mingle in a borderless, light-filled space that opens outdoors. Perfectly situated on a family-friendly lane, it is only a few minutes drive from Raglan and all it has to offer!

rwraglan.co.nz/RAG30197

Raglan Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)

FOR SALE

Price by Negotiation

View Saturday 1:00pm - 1:45pm

Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282

Julie Hanna 027 441 8964

91 Waitetuna Valley Road Waitetuna

URGENT SALE, VENDOR PURCHASING! Camouflaged by lush, mature bush and native trees. 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. 3 double bedrooms are serviced by a family bathroom and separate toilet. An extra and very spacious fourth bedroom comes complete with its own toilet. Double garage with extra room attached. The 4391sqm grounds are pretty and bordered by a stream, they also include a fenced paddock. Our owners are packing, relocating and have told me to sell today!!!!

rwraglan.co.nz/RAG30196

FOR SALE

Price By Negotiation

View Saturday 12:00pm - 12:45pm

Julie Hanna 027 441 8964

what’s on

TWILIGHT GOLF RESTARTS on Thursday 26 Jan and every Thursday thereafter till the end of daylight saving or otherwise noted–multi -tee start at 5pm 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.

ART STUDIO - GALLERY / BUGWORKS

CREATIVE Work

by Ross Thornton Jones & Isa June

Open every Saturday & Sunday from 28th Jan through to end of February OPEN 10am - 3pm

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

WED 15 FEB

RAGLAN

RAMBLERS 9am from James St near Wallis St - Te Akau Wharf Rd - Te Kaha Pt – bring lunch

WED 22 FEB

RAGLAN

RAMBLERS 9AM from James St near Wallis St - Ed Hilary Hope Reserve (2 walks one short, other 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

WHAT'S ON

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

EXHIBITION – 9, 10, 12 FEBRUARY Lisa Kearns

– “Through My Lens” Photography exhibition. 10am – 2pm. In association with Raglan Creative Market.

MUSIC AT THE OLD SCHOOL – THURSDAY 9

FEBRUARY Ensemble Sangineto - Italian Folk concert. 7.30pm, doors open 7pm. Tickets $20 +BF from undertheradar.co.nz. Licensed bar & café open.

LIVE AND LOCAL – FRIDAY 10 FEBRUARY A

showcase for local performers, from songwriters to comedy – this month featuring Celestial Festival, Joe Wilson & Reinis Jaunais. 7.309.30pm, doors open 7pm. Koha entry. Licensed bar and café open.

RAGLAN CREATIVE MARKET – SUNDAY 12

FEBRUARY 10am – 2pm at the Old School Arts Centre on Stewart St. For more info - www. raglanmarket.com

INTERMEDIATE POTTERY WHEEL

WORKSHOP SERIES FOR ADULTS 6-week programme with Sarah Bing | Mondays 20 Feb – 27 Mar | 7pm – 9.30pm | $250 RCAC+Clay members $270 RCAC members $290 nonmembers | byo preferred clay, firing and glazing extra | Bookings essential www.raglanartscentre. co.nz/workshops

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

Public Notices

RAGLAN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY, next meeting Tuesday 21st February at 1-00pm in the Church Hall Stewart Street Guest Speaker, Nicky Brzeska, from Crop Flower Farm. Floral Art From The Beach. Normal Competitiions, Display Table, Garden Vibes,Sales Table, Tea and Biscuits. Come and enjoy the company of fellow gardeners.

For Sale

FIREWOOD DRY, DELIVERED

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

Public Notices

45 Bow Street, Raglan

• Low Cost Counselling

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.

RAGLAN CHRONICLE / LOCAL RAGUPCOMING PUBLICATION

NEXT STEPS INTERMEDIATE HANDBUILDING FOR ADULTS 4-week programme with Merren Goodison | 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

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

THE LOST KING (M | 108 mins)

Sat 18 Feb 5pm

Sun 5 Mar 4.30pm

MRS HARRIS GOES TO PARIS (PG | 116 mins)

Sat 18 Feb 8pm

WE ARE STILL HERE (M | 90 mins)

Sun 19 Feb 4.30pm

Sat 4 Mar 5pm

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/

CONTACT US TO ADVERTISE info@raglanchronicle.co.nz

• 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

5 Stewart St, Raglan

SH23 DETOUR ROUTE WHILE REPAIRS ARE COMPLETED.

Proud to be in Rangitahi

Raglan Lot 11 Rangitahi Road

Unobstructed water views

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 on the build itself or a $50,000.00 appliance voucher. You can learn more about the beautiful Rangitahi Peninsula Development and proposed amenities on their website - it's an inspiring read!

Raglan 107 Rangitahi Road

Open Home

For Sale $600,000

View By appointment Web pb.co.nz/RGU115490

Mark Crarer

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

Jono Hutson

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

Secure a bargain, home near completion

Now is a great time to look through this awesome home that is nearing completion. The wall linings are up so it is far easier to get a feel for the size of the finished spaces. We anticipate that the home will be completed in June 2023. Finishings include exterior decking, driveway and landscaping as well as all the interiors except for soft furnishings. Featuring 2.7m stud to dining, kitchen and living, 28m2 patio, quality Bosch kitchen appliances in a designer kitchen, 10.3kW Fujitsu Heat Pump, modern electrical package, data points, LED lighting. Uninterrupted views over Mt Karioi. Vendor wants this fantastic family home or lock up and go SOLD, so bring all offers!!

3 2 1 2

For Sale $1,139,000

View Sat 11 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