The Raglan Chronicle

Local films hit the big screen

From Old School Arts Centre

The Raglan Arts Film Festival opens Thursday, November 10 at 6pm with a bevy of local short films.

Come celebrate local filmmaking talent and decide on your favourite at the Old School theatre.

From bird watching, music videos, painting in nature and creative Tik Toks to a teen struggling with Tourettes, the art of drumming, words staining skin and more, the short films were crafted by local filmmakers of all ages.

The films will be vying for best tamariki, rangatahi, open amateur and open professional, cinematography and acting, to be announced at the Red

Carpet evening on Saturday, November 19 at the Te Uku Hall.

For the big finale and a night of glitz and glamour, the RAFFA Red Carpet evening is on Saturday, November 19 at 5.30pm at the Te Uku Hall with food, entertainment and much more. CASH BAR | No Eftpos. Red Carpet tickets are on sale now at the Raglan Old School Arts Centre.

Opening night Thursday, November 10 – bar open from 6pm, films begin at 6.30pm. More screenings on Friday 11, Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 visit www.raglanartscentre.co.nz for more information.

KOHA ENTRY. Book online raglanmovies.nz.

TAMARIKI (UNDER 13)

Go Kart Run: An old go-kart needs a revamp to bring it back to life. 7 mins

Life of a Kid in Raglan: Raglan! Get off Tik Tok. 5 mins

Tinkerbell Shrek Gets Discovered: Tinkerbell Shrek has been hiding her whole life behind the Te Mata School pool. 2 mins

RANGATAHI (13 TO 16)

Escape from Everything: Reliving day nightmares in our dream. 2 mins

The Last Heist: Kilo01 purses one last heist. 3 mins

Other Worlds: A teen struggling with Tourette’s syndrome has trouble making friends and looks for a way to escape. 2 mins

Beans Hide and Seek: Let’s go and play. 2 mins Waste of time: Are you wasting time? 4 mins

OPEN AMATEUR (OVER 16)

West Coast Jazz: Freddy Limbert’s art of the drum solo with the local band ‘West Coast Jazz’. 10 mins

Biff and Arthur: Arthur Robert Jenkins is constantly bullied by Biff Bradley. 5 mins

Operation Godless M: A covert group of hunters neutralising threats. 10 mins

Raglan Gems: A documentary about Raglan Coastal and Estuarine birds. 5 mins

The Kill Order PG: A man plays solitaire in a hotel room. 10 mins

Biff and Arthur A: Arthur Robert Jenkins is constantly bullied by Biff Bradley. 5 mins

Auxiliam: Despite being belittled by his own conscious, Jackson finds the solution he needs to fix his old TV. 10 mins

Billy the Kid: Two old Dudes having fun in Te Mata. 5 mins

OPEN PROFESSIONAL (OVER 18)

Painting With Places: The painting practice of Amanda Watson, a local Whaingaroa artist, who makes her paintings outside in the natural environment. 4 mins

In Solitude: The sun sets looking out from the jetty at the end of Bow Street, Raglan. 5 mins

Cold-Blooded-Dermatographic Locutions PG: What if everything you said was to stain your skin as well as the skin of the person you would be speaking to? 16 mins

RAFFA awards winners from a previous red carpet awards night.

Nature and art combine for biennial garden ramble

By Janine Jackson

Colin

Margaret

The wonders of nature and art combine in this year’s Raglan Horticultural Society’s biennial garden ramble on Saturday, November 19 from 10am-4pm.

Open to the public, the society president Geoff Pownall says it’s a perfect opportunity to get more than a peek over the garden wall of some of the top gardens in Whaingaroa.

A successful addition to the last ramble in 2020 continues with five of the gardens featuring local artists work set amongst the flora.

With artist Loesje de Bree at the Lye’s garden on Bow St, Dyana Wells art set amongst the Moore’s Puriri St garden, Helma van der Pasch and Catherine Houston’s creations at the Hibberd’s Waikowhai Pl patch, photographer Richard Gemmell at the Kendall’s Greenslade plot and Julie Macdonald’s works at the Malpas Greenslade patch.

Each garden has its own distinct theme; from rocks and more rocks at Margaret Hayes rockery in Te Mata, and a children’s quiz at Bruce and Sharon Coull’s hillside terraces on Te Hutewai, Pauline Abrahams’ quirky garden creations at Uenuku Ave and the Vazey’s surprising garden at Greenslade.

“There’s something for everyone, with gardeners sharing their knowledge as well as sharing their beautiful gardens,” Geoff says.

With many old favourites back and some new ones in the mix, some of the gardeners are collecting a koha, which they will donate to a charity of their choice.

Geoff and wife Lis are having a plant sale and offering afternoon teas from 1.30pm at their cottage garden on Nihinihi.

“The Garden Ramble shows off such a variety of gardens, from large open areas to hidden secret spots full of colour,” Geoff says.

Nearly 120 years old, the Raglan Horticultural Society has a long history of garden rambling, flower and vegetable competitions and various displays.

Geoff says new members are welcome to join them on the third Tuesday of the month at 1pm at the Stewart St Church Hall, where there are guest speakers and a sharing of what’s vibing in the garden.

Pick up your Garden Ramble guide at the Raglan Library, I-site, Raglan Community House, local shops and on the Raglan Horticultural Society facebook page.

for friendly and proffesional advice email o ce@webbgould.co.nz

also at HG Webb House, Cnr Boundary & Victoria Streets, Hamilton

for friendly professional advice

Roses on Nihinihi Ave.

A bridge that leads to a garden bush.

The list of gardens and artists: Bruce and Sharyn Coull, 335D Te Hutewai Rd - park at the top of the road Geoff and Lis Pownall, 28 Nihinihi Ave - afternoon teas/plant sales Pauline Abrahams, 4 Uenuku Ave

Elsa and Ray Lye, 46 Bow St with artist Loesje de Bree Colleen and Tony Moore, 3 Puriri St with artist Dyana Wells Tony and Penny Hibberd, 5C Waikowhai Pl with artists Helma van der Pasch & Catherine Houston

and Marianna Vazey, 78B Greenslade Rd - park at the top and walk down Gus and Sue Kendall, 100E Greenslade Rd with photographer Richard Gemmell - park at the top and walk down

Jacqui and Rick Malpas, 106C Greenslade Rd with artist Julie Macdonald - park on road

Hayes, 118 Te Papatapu Rd, Te Mata - 1.2km beyond Bridal Veil Falls Rd (Kawhia Rd)

Raglan Business Chamber

Choosing technology to support your business

Raglan ukulele group Ragtimers competition success

Appsor similar technology can benefit your business in many ways, including helping you gain valuable insights, and automating time-consuming tasks, so you can work with a smaller team or have more time to spend on growing your business.

Here are five easy steps to help you choose the right technology for you and your business.

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Identify your business needs

• Are you trying to solve an existing pain point? Or perhaps you want help to grow.

• Are there manual tasks that you actively avoid, or tasks that take a lot of time?

• If you have a team, ask them for their feedback on any business processes that they think could be improved.

2. Decide what you want technology to help you with Identify the key problem you want an app to solve, or any specific benefits or features you’re looking for. For example, do you need your team to complete certain tasks? Could training be on an on-line portal?

• Consider how an app could enable others in your business, and whether you need multiple users. Some apps limit the number of users, or more users may cost extra.

• Get clear on your ‘musthaves’ and separate them from your ‘nice-to-haves’ to make it easier when comparing different apps.

3. Browse

You can browse by:

• Industry: Some apps are designed to address broad business needs, and others are tailor-made for specific industries. Search by your industry to find apps designed for businesses like yours. Some of the most commonly viewed industries include accounting, construction and trades. Hospitality, manufacturing, professional services and retail.

• Functions: Search through key functional categories

that reflect the daily tasks you manage.

• Aim to identify a few apps that fulfil your ‘must-haves’ list for comparison.

4. Compare apps

Once you’ve identified a couple of apps that could meet your needs, it’s worth doing some research to narrow down your shortlist.

• Make a comparison checklist: These are things that matter to you, like price, user numbers, functional requirements, support channels.

• Compare their features and benefits: create a good overview, including exactly how they integrate with any current technology.

• Read the app user reviews: customers comments can help make it easier to choose an app that’s right for you.

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Give it a try

A number of apps offer a limited time free trial, so once you have narrowed your list down, test out one or two apps to find the one that works best for your business. While you’re trying an app, run through a few of your key business scenarios and use cases to make sure it meets your needs – and get some of your employees to try it as well.

Things to remember when choosing an app:

• An app is an investment –don’t just think in terms of price – apps will also pay for themselves in time saved, reduced mental load, and higher productivity for you and your employees. The lowest cost won’t always provide the most value in the long term.

• Leverage the app’s support resources – apps typically have resources and support teams to help get you set up and ensure you can get the most out of their solutions. They are the experts in their app and want you to have the best customer experience possible.

• Train your team – get your team trained on how to use the app right from the start, so they can see the benefit to themselves as well as the business. This will make for a smoother transition.

The Ragtimers ukulele group took part in the Ukulele Blast competition last Saturday, along with groups from Mangawhai to Cambridge.

Host club Hamilton Cossie Ukes were overall winners (Most Entertaining Group). The Ragtimers were second with the trophy for Best Performance. Brian Wilson, who started the ukulele group said “We had a blast at the Ukulele Blast hearing all the other groups. We're very pleased to have come second on our first time entering!”.

The group began with four people in 2019 at Delwyn and Brian Wilson's home. They had two rules: Rule 1, to have some fun and Rule 2 - refer to rule 1. The group now numbers twenty or more and has moved to the Old School Arts Centre. Brian, Betty and Ray Diprose and Penni Bousfield work as a team to support players at all levels.

Brian heard about the competition last year and the group were enthusiastic to give it a go for the experience and for fun. They started practicing in preparation, then Covid forced several postponements of the event. Fifteen of the Ragtimers were able to put that extra time to good use polishing the songs and coming up with ideas for performance.

The Ragtimers have played at ‘Live and Local’, the markets, Raglan Area School, and open mics. They were also filmed earlier this year for the Raglan episode of 'Nanakia' on Maori TV (screened last week). They occasionally run beginners sessions, from which some people have gone on to join the regular Wednesday sessions.

Ragtimers meet on Wednesday afternoons at 4pm at the Old School. “Anyone is welcome. We have some who are very new to playing, and some who have been playing a while. We have an open door policy, people can attend when it suits” says Brian.

Juniors tee off

There were golf balls being launched, divots flying south and smiles aplenty as budding junior golfers enjoyed the opening afternoon of Junior Golf Coaching last Thursday at the Raglan Golf Club.

"Yeh we lost quite a few balls," said Pete. They sailed down the 18th fairway and numerous tees ended up as kindling wood but these Juniors enjoyed using

"Students will learn the basics of the game like grip, stance, setup, swing, different types of golf as well as golf etiquette,"enthused Glenn Rangitonga co-coach.

.A team of supportive parents were also on hand to assist in the session.

Coaching runs for 8 weeks .

Ragtimers, Raglan Ukulele Group (some of the group had to go before prize giving and are not in the photo)

junior golf equipment and SNAG gear and playing on the golf course throughout the coaching session.

Raglan Food Co doubles Community Fund to $10,000

After getting their start on the Raglan Community Noticeboard in December 2014, Raglan Food Co credit much of their success to the enthusiastic support and backing from locals. That’s why it seemed only natural to give back by launching their RFC Community Fund last year.

“We wanted to make it easy for local groups who align with our social and environmental values to ask for support,” says Co-founder Tesh Randall.

“Last year we gave out $5,000 in grants to organisations doing all kinds of wonderful things in our community – protecting endangered Oi birds, planting trees, rescuing fruit, teaching tamariki about gardening, and raising mental health awareness.”

This year, with over $5,000 paid out already, they’ve announced plans to double the fund to $10,000.

“We’re seeing some great project applications come through and want to continue backing more initiatives in our local community,” confirms Tesh.

Feedback from the organisations who have already received funding has been positive.

“Funding from Raglan Food Co has allowed us to build a ‘Community Foodbowl’ at Waitetuna School,” says principal Amanda

Nasilasila. “The children have been loving planting seedlings in the greenhouse and garden beds, and eating vegetables they’ve grown themselves! So far we’ve harvested kumara, spinach, tomatoes, have set up potatoes and will be planting other summer vegetables in term 4. It’s great to see them so engaged in learning about gardening.”

“We were able to pay for the print costs of our Mental Health Toolbox with Raglan Food Co’s funding,” says Ruby Gibbs. “It’s been made freely available to the whole community as a resource to prompt conversations about mental wellbeing – since we put it together as volunteers, this financial support was hugely appreciated.”

“Seeing perfectly good fruit go to waste seemed like such a tragedy,” says Jono Hutson from Community Fruit Harvest. “With the fuel vouchers from Raglan Food Co, our volunteers have been able to arrange collecting and donating it to the Feed the Kids program at the Raglan Area School –providing students with nutritious kai.”

Applications are open now for the final quarter of the year, with the next round of grants allocated in December 2022.

Visit: raglanfoodco.com/doing-good/rfccommunity-fund for more information.

Oldest society in Raglan to celebrate 120 years

From Raglan Museum

Who would have thought that it was the suggestion of a group of venerable gentlemen that heralded the formation of the oldest society in Raglan?

In 1902 the group of community-minded farmers and businessmen who had been instrumental in organising the early A&P Shows, became the first committee of “The Raglan Horticultural and Industrial Society”. It is going strong 120 years later.

(Mrs) Grace Fry (née Galvan) is one of the longest standing members of the Society. She still lives in Raglan, and so was able to regale us with some wonderful stories of the hundreds of trips taken by members since the 1980s. Grace was organiser-in-chief for 16 years of her 34-year membership. Day trips to gardens and towns of interest were a monthly occurrence. Grace recalls the first one she organised to an area well South of Kawhia. So eager was she to plan a full programme that they ended up negotiating the roads home in the dark and she thought she “might get the sack.”

But it was the journeys further afield that remain foremost in Grace’s mind. She would single-handedly organise events, and a 40-seater bus which she had no trouble filling. She then sought out interesting but affordable accommodation, which allowed the travellers to spend their funds on the many attractions available in each area. These included rides on the HMS Earnslaw, jet boat rides, and a day trip on the ferry from Wellington, to explore gardens and wineries in Picton and Blenheim.

It seemed that these trips provided more than an opportunity to trawl many beautiful gardens of significance. They allowed the group to explore so many parts of the country they might never have visited, as part of a

group of fun-loving friends who shared many common interests. Grace was a trusted and efficient tour leader, but not even she could predict that the Waiheke bus would land up in a ditch, resulting in the travellers sitting on a dusty verge for some hours, awaiting a replacement! Then, the accommodation providers had forgotten to advise they were closed for renovations! The visitors camped out in various caravans and half-built rooms. This didn’t seem to have dampened their enjoyment of that trip.

Wherever they travelled, the kindness of the people they met always heartened them. Grace recalls with fondness the reception they had from the girls at Turakina College at

Marton, when pupils and staff not only gave them lunch but laid on a whole programme of entertainment.

During their Rotorua trip, they had to entertain their hosts, and aptly named The Flowerpots, sang “Raindrops keep falling on my head.”

Accommodation at a ski lodge on Tongariro looked dodgy but the resident cooks treated them like royalty and fed them well.

Grace hung up her tour guide’s hat in 2004 but the trips continued , and many of them are beautifully documented in albums full of colourful photos and souvenirs –treasured memories of camaraderie and learning.

Membership of the Society has always been good and it was one of the best-supported

organisations in the community. In the 70s and 80s, membership exceeded 100 with more than 70 people at meetings. In the 90s a collaboration with The Community Arts Council resulted in a combined exhibition called Petals and Paint.

Today the Society runs the popular Spring garden tour of local gardens (scheduled for 19 November this year). On the third Tuesday of the month, 1pm, at the Union Church Hall in Stewart Street meetings include specialist speakers, a forum for gardening conversations, and a sales and plants table.

Through November and into early December Raglan & Districts Museum will display some of this inspiring group’s memorabilia and trophies.

Grants from the Raglan Food Co Community Fund helped to create the potato patch at Waitetuna School. Image thanks to Leonie Anholts.

A&P Committee members who started the Society in 1902.

Raglan Horticultural Society stalwart, Grace Frye.

Set back from the road for privacy, the original homestead has four bedrooms including the master bedroom with ensuite. You will find the floorplan to be generous and laid out with family living in mind, and there is a swimming pool for the warmer months.

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Here is a chance to own a gently rolling, ridge top bare block with a sunny and easy building site on 8000m2 more or less, with big sky views and rural vistas in all directions, from the neighbouring paddocks to the distant wind farm.

The elevated site is hidden away well above the traffic. The vendor will be forming and tarsealing the drive right to the sections boundary 350m from the road with new fencing and power

DC Drainage back open for business as owner returns

Grant Haua Awa Blues solo acoustic tour at the Yard

Returning from a couple of extended Summer European promotional tours thanks to his French label Dixiefrog, Grant Haua, who was long time half of bluesroots stompers Swamp Thing (with drummer Michael Barker) will present in concert his deep timbre soul blues vocals/acoustic guitars and foot percussion (Cajon/snare).

This performance relates heavily to his Māori culture which is at the heart of these songs.

Grant wants the audiences to feel like they're guests in his home and like the songs, his home is pretty simple but it's warm and friendly. So welcome. This is his place. Awa Blues tour 2022. Kia ora koutou. http:// granthauamusic.com/

“A seasoned artist who touches all kinds of points in the blues and folk from Taj Mahal and JJ Cale to dialled down Stevie Ray and even an adventurous touch of acoustic James Blood Ulmer. Seems like this is Grant Haua's time” - Graham Reid (Elsewhere Magazine).

Thursday 24 November 7.30pm Raglan

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Raglan Outdoor Bowls Club update

DC Drainage owner Dean Blaikie returned recently to idyllic Raglan after living in Sydney for several years. He is excited to be back and living once again in such a beautiful, clean and natural environment.

Dean’s time in Sydney was valuable as he gained broad experience working with the latest technologies to install, deliver and maintain rainwater harvesting systems, and he is looking forward to supporting our wonderful, environmentally aware community with the skills and knowledge he’s developed.

Dean set up DC Drainage & Civil with his son, Cory Blaikie, who grew up in

Raglan. The company provides Raglan and surrounding area residents and businesses with cost effective, drainage, water storage services and systems. These include water pumps, wastewater systems, water testing and tank, consultations and cleans.

Dean has been a qualified and certified drainlayer for 30 years so brings a wealth of applicable experience to the team. Cory has worked as a drainlayer for 4 years, honing his skills locally. Dean has also been a practising plumber for over 30 years with residential and commercial plumbing experience.

Call Dean on 0223933495 and say you have seen this article and they will offer you a free consultation, with no obligation. The guys can also be reached at on their website at www.dcdraingecivil.com

Played - the best of three games - Colin's team won two games straight... a very close fought game indeed was the second game. Congrats to the winners.

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Raglan 60A Government Road

Auction - Saturday 12th November

On-site Auction this Saturday 12th November 1pm. Sitting in pride of place at the top of Government Road, this four bedroom executive home exudes quality. Built in 2008 by well renowned local builder Mike McGowan, the craftsmanship and attention to detail are evident throughout. Greeted by large custom made decorative steel gates, the property feels grand and secure. The house is perfectly situated to capture the morning sunshine with stunning views out over native bush. Private and peaceful - this home is truly gorgeous. The interior offers luxurious and contemporary living. The open plan living / dining area flow seamlessly into a chef style kitchen, featuring a gas cook top and double wall oven. There is also a second living space with large glass bi-fold doors that open out to a sheltered patio, creating another intimate area to entertain. A heat pump has been installed to keep you cosy in winter and cool over summer. The home is fitted with an alarm. The master bedroom suite feels like a luxury retreat. With a walk in wardrobe, ensuite and large sliding doors that open out to the wrap around deck, overlooking native bush. The four double bedrooms are generous in size and three of them also open to the deck, making them feel extra spacious. The large family bathroom boasts a stylish claw foot bath. In addition to all that, there is a generous, double internal access garage with a fantastic loft conversion.

Auction

65 paces from the high tide mark!

23 James Street is located close to the harbour, close to the local bowling greens and just a short stroll to Raglans bustling main drag.

Built in the late 90s the home stands proud and tall. Consisting of 4 generous double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, separate lounge and combined kitchen/ dining there are decent vistas from most windows ranging from the harbour, through old pohutukawas to the bowling green. There is a fantastic opportunity here for the new owners to stamp their mark and modernise this solid home, limited only by your imagination!

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Deadline Sale closes Thursday 10th November, 2022 at 4.00pm, (unless sold prior)

View Sat 12 Nov 10.00 - 11.00am

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Opportunity knocks

Holiday bach, first home, retiring or downsizing ? Then look no further! This cute two bedroom home is centrally located, with a short easy stroll to Raglans cafes, beaches and the wharf. Set back from the road, this home is perfectly situated to capture the morning sunshine. The north facing deck makes entertaining easy as it flows inside to an open plan kitchen/living area. The space is light and open. Boasting two bedrooms, a bathroom and a separate toilet, this home is a blank canvas ready for the new owners to make their mark. With a fully fenced, easy care sunny section.

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Elevated country escape

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Raglan 23 James Street

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Build your dream amongst the native bush!

Raglan 498B Phillips Road

3016 State Highway 23 Raglan

You will be impressed with this unique lifestyle property. Sundrenched and sitting proudly, fully post and railed property with over 30 significant native trees. A dense native and covenanted bush block borders the rear of the property. Enjoys rural views capturing Mt Karioi, Mt Pirongia and the magnificent Raglan wind turbines. Breathtaking sunsets highlight these delightful iconic landmarks. The ideal, level site is located 12 minutes to Raglan and the world-renowned surf breaks, abundant fishing, beaches, harbour, restaurants and cafes. Situated on State Highway 23 and less than 25 minutes to Hamilton city. The Te Uku General Store and the Raglan Roast Office coffee shop are only 3kms down the road. An elevated building site awaits your dream home - 1.08 hectares/ 2.65 acres. There is power to the site. Take advantage of the opportunity to build your dream lifestyle home here. Subject to title.

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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.

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121 Maungatawhiri Road Raglan

4 Hapuapua Street Raglan

A charming rustic cottage privately located at the end of a treelined driveway. This quaint cottage offers three bedrooms, two bathrooms including the master with ensuite. Enjoy water views from your kitchen window. From the open plan dining and lounge take in the tapestry of grassy spacious lawn, gardens and fruit trees. Enjoy the centrally located wood burner, which provides comfort and ambiance. Bifold windows open up the entire living space to the garden. Hints of old-world charm flow throughout the house including some stained glass window features, wooden joinery and native timber flooring. The grounds are level, well planted and established comprising 809sqm. Great opportunity.

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35 Long Street Raglan

Standing proud and winning the prize for impeccable quality, class and style through a total renovation. This home is breathtaking and bright with its creative and thoughtful design. Cook, chat and interact from the new white palette kitchen featuring top-quality fittings. The open-plan living and dining areas extend past large opening glass doors to the deck, allowing you to make the most of the expansive harbour and bar views. The newly installed woodfire is an eye-catcher. The rich native timber flooring throughout the home is stunning. An upstairs second lounge has large windows celebrating the simply breathtaking views of the harbour, not to mention the bird’s eye view from the bespoke round window. The new gas fire completes the picture of luxury and comfort. Three bedrooms and two bathrooms, a detached complete unit plus a double garage... Family living has never been easier.

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

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AUCTION

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what’s on

RAGLAN GROWER'S MARKET 5-7pm every Friday at 1 Stewart St RAGLAN KARIOI TRAIL is back this year on Saturday 10 December. Register online:. raglankarioitrail. co.nz/enter-race/. Any questions please contact me francois@ raglankarioitrail. co.nz 0212929452

CROP SWAP. FIRST AND THIRD SUNDAYS OF THE MONTH. Nov 20th & Dec 4, 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

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WHAT'S ON

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

RAGLAN FILM FESTIVAL NOMINEE SCREENINGS – 10, 12, 13 NOVEMBER All entries screened. Opening night Thursday 10, karakia and screening 6.30pm. Repeat screenings Saturday 12 6.30pm and Sunday 13 4.30pm. Koha entry. Doors open 30 mins before screenings, licensed bar and café available. For details go to www.raglanartscentre.co.nz/rff/

LIVE AND LOCAL – FRIDAY 11 NOVEMBER A showcase for local performers, from songwriters to comedy – this month featuring Nicky Keys, Tim Grimes and more. 7.30-9.30pm, doors open 7pm. Koha entry. Licensed bar and café open.

MUSIC AT THE OLD SCHOOL – SAT 12 NOVEMBER West Coast Jazz - 7.30pm, doors open 7pm. Limited door-sales -$15. Licensed bar & café open.

RAGLAN CREATIVE MARKET – SUNDAY 13 NOVEMBER 10am – 2pm at the Old School Arts Centre on Stewart St. For more info - www. raglanmarket.com

HULA HOOP CLASS – WEDNESDAYS Drop-in class, hula hoops provided. 6-7pm. Call Evelyn for more details, 0220783889

RAGLAN FILM FESTIVAL AWARDS EVENING –SATURDAY 19 NOVEMBER A night on the red carpet with RAFFA local filmmakers – Raglan style! 5.30pm, Te Uku Hall. 3-course dinner, licensed cash bar. Tickets $40 adults, $20 children. Book online www.raglanartscentre. co.nz/rff/

ARTIST TALK – THURSDAY 24 NOVEMBER With Rodrigo Hill. 6.30pm, all welcome. Koha entry. Licensed bar and café open.

SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS EXHIBITION-SALE – 26 NOVEMBER – 11 DECEMBER An eclectic array of local arts & crafts $5 - $500 – something for everyone! 10am – 4pm every day.

OLD CHICKS ROCK – SUNDAY 27 NOVEMBER

A tongue-in-cheek look at life: written and performed by Judi Billcliff. Not suitable for children. 4.30pm, tickets www.eventbrite.co.nz.

REGULAR EVENTS

Ragtimers

Clay

Karioi

Raglan

MUNCH

(Exempt | 90 mins)

Sun 20 Nov 4.30pm

Sat 3 Dec 5pm

MCCURRY – THE

PURSUIT OF COLOUR (Exempt | 92 mins)

Sat 19 Nov 5pm

Door sales 30min prior raglanmovies.co.nz

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

For Sale FIREWOOD DRY, DELIVERED Trailerload: Pine $200 / Blackwood $205/ Gum $210 Ph: 021 0771524

FREE RANGE EGGS, $8 a dozen ph Lorna 07 8258124

Work Wanted

SOMEONE TO DO CASUAL WORK in my house and garden and also someone to do casual work on small farm ph Lorna 07 8258124

Commercial To Let OFFICE OR STUDIO AVAILABLE. Manukau Road Depot has a 10 sq.m A Frame cabin (with mezzanine) available to lease long term. It has power and access to a bathroom. Fibre is on site but not connected. It is not suitable for permanent living. $70.00 per week. Please call Jeanette on 021 265 3683.

Public Notices

WHAINGAROA WHANAU HOE WAKA AGM will be held Thursday 17th November 2022 at 6pm, Raglan Fire Station. To all our whanau, your presence is a priority. Nga mihi maioha RAGLAN NATURALLY COMMUNITY TRUST AGM will be held on Monday, 28th November, 4:30pm at Raglan Area School. Contact secretary@ raglannaturally.co.nz or 027 887 8877 for more detail.

Public Notices

RAGLAN

HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY NEXT MEETING, TUESDAY

NOVEMBER 15TH AT 1-00PM in the Church Hall Stewart Street. Guest Speakers, Ourselves talking about sowing seeds and making our own garden fertilisers. Floral Art, Roses. Normal Competitions, Display Table, Sales Table, Raffle, Garden Vibes, Tea and Biscuits. Plus the weigh-in for the Potato Competition. All welcome.

LOVE RAGLAN, REUSE? & RETAIL?

COME JOIN THE XTREME TEAM!

TEAM LEADER - FRONT YARD

Oversee the receiving of items on our front yard including landfill & green waste.

TEAM LEADERKĀHU'S NEST Manage retail activities, shop team & customer queries in Kāhu's Nest.

PART TIME RETAIL ASSISTANT

Receive & sort donations, general retail merchandising & cleaning.

WEEKEND ORGANICS YARD OPERATOR

Put your WTR digger skills to best use making & serving up compost products for sale.

PART TIME CLEANER Flexible hours cleaning common areas & bathrooms. For more info Ph: 07 825 6509 office@ xtremezerowaste.org.nz

Penguin Swim School is running a 6 day intensive swim school in Raglan from Sunday 22nd – Friday 27th January 2023. This school

In ntroducing Jo ono Hu utson

You may have seen Jono Hutson around town on evening delivering some of his delicious plant-based curry that he and his partner cook for those in need, or serving one of the 50-70 people that line up outside the Tiny Shop at 5pm for Community Koha Kai. Community and food sovereignty is something Jono is very passionate about, whether it is delivering free food boxes to those in need, or assisting with picking surplus fruit and he Aroha Pantry or Feed the Kids programme ouths to feed’, he says.

Having recently joined the Raglan Property Brokers Team, Jono is excited to continue to offer his service and expertise to the community. He is proud to be a third-generation Real Estate Professional -it’s his passion.

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Over the last few years, I have become very conscious of how lucky I am to call Raglan home. It is such an incredible place with so many special people. I am proud of being an active member of our little community’ .

I am always confident that I can create the ultimate outcome for my clients. It’s about service of course but also genuine care, it is a privilege to go on the journey with my lovely clients’ , Jono says, ‘every home is different and with this in mind each marketing campaign is tailored to suit, often the potential to add value is in the small details. It is my job to exceed expectations and make sure that it is an enjoyable and stress-free experience. Believe it or not it can actually be fun!’ he adds.

‘Dealing with people’s biggest investment is something I take very seriously’ he says. ‘I provide a complete service, from initial thoughts and curiosity regarding your property's current market value, to assisting with advice and support through the entire process of buying or selling your home, including simple strategies to maximise your property's appeal to buyers’ .