Raglan
Raglan Police report
From Linda, Raewyn, and Andrew.
Inthe last two weeks, there have been 57 reports, including:
• 8 family harm incidents, including family arguments, physical assaults, breaches of protection orders, and more;
• 3 serious assaults (non-family);
• 5 threats and intimidation cases;
• 8 dishonesty offences, including 4 burglaries, 1 case of obtaining by deception (fraud), and 3 thefts;
our work phones is not the correct way to make reports, as these phones are switched off when we are not working, and something serious could be missed if you do this.
105 is for non-emergency reporting, and 111 is for emergencies. Also, a reminder that anonymous reports can be made by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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• 5 mental health incidents;
• 4 traffic crashes;
• 8 driving complaints/incidents.
for free advice from registered nurses.
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Sunday, 10 November, was a great day when many of you took part in the Hikoi for Hauora and Suicide Awareness Day at The Yard and on Bow Street. There was a strong sense of connection and support in town, along with plenty of entertainment. Well done to everyone who organised this event.
Remember to use the 105 reporting line to report incidents that have already occurred. Texting or calling
With summer nearly here, we’ll soon see an influx of people and vehicles. Driving is a privilege, not an automatic right. Check the expiry dates on your driver’s licence, and make sure your vehicle is warranted and registered for the summer. Drive with patience and courtesy; we have already had too many fatal crashes in our area. Stick to speed limits, avoid distractions such as phones or conversations in the vehicle, don’t drive under the influence, and ensure everyone is wearing a seatbelt. Children must be properly restrained inside your vehicle. We will not issue warnings for these offences, as they are major causes of serious crashes on our roads.
Stay safe, and enjoy a happy summer.
Angela Massey the community dress up Queen bringing joy to Four Square shoppers on the night of Halloween.
Electrifying show delivers fun, sass and daring
by Janine Jackson
Freedom2Fly brought sexy back to Te Uku Hall with a Gatsbyinspired cabaret night performance.
The R18 show was equal parts sassy, racy, death-defying and entertaining, with local and internationally-acclaimed performers taking to the stage.
MCs and event organisers Jair and Jess Ramirez set the tone for the evening with their saucy banter.
The audience was held in awe by the variety of world-class performances, including corde lisse (aerial rope) performer Martina Veracini who combined daring rope postures and drops suspended
from the ceiling, and hula hooper Laura Oakley’s blend of sass and strength.
Performing tricks and spins while hanging from her hair, Nicole Maisey held the audience spellbound and left them rubbing their scalps in wonder.
Merging boxing and audience participation, crowd favourite Fraser Hooper added a touch of hilarity to the night with his take on clowning around.
Waitetuna-raised circus performer Matthias Goed had the crowd gasping with his daring rolla-bolla balancing act.
Combining strength and flexibility, Jay mesmerised the crowds with his hand balancing acrobatic moments.
Silk aerialist Jackson Cordery rounded off the night with a stunningly beautiful performance of extraordinary athleticism and grace.
The second annual Freedom2Fly Fest ran for four days, with various workshops and shows. The fest culminated on Sunday with a busking extravaganza on Bow Street, which drew huge crowds.
Husband-and-wife team Jess and Jair founded Freedom2Fly in London in 2013 to train dancers in the aerial performing arts and brought the experience to Raglan in 2019. Their aerial, acrobatic and dance classes are hugely popular with both children and adults.
The Cabaret Night performance held at the Te Uku Hall was a spectacular show of entertainment.
Culinary creativity tastes better at the Old School kitchen
by Janine Jackson
Artists come calling every day, and they’re welcome – but we’re hoping a few cooks might walk through the door to express their culinary creativity.
The Raglan Old School Arts Centre is known to many as the hub of creative activities in the town – but few also realise it boasts a fully equipped commercial kitchen. There's also space to sell the mouthwatering cuisine, with a covered area and small courtyard adjacent to the kitchen. Presently the kitchen is under-utilised, and represents an opportunity for food entrepreneurs to get their ideas out into the Raglan market.
The kitchen is an incubator project for the Old School and has kick started a number of successful food businesses, including Raglan Food Co, ULO's Kitchen (pictured left), Raglan Bagels and Raglan Gelato.
If you’re a foodie looking to grow your gourmet treats into a thriving business, come talk to our office staff. We’ll show you around. The kitchen hires out at reasonable rates and we have timeslots available now.
For more information contact info@raglanartscentre. co.nz.
Make an exchange with a difference at Timebank market
by Janine Jackson
Find out what Raglan Timebank has to offer at a market with a difference on Saturday, November 16 from 2-4pm at the Stewart St Church Hall.
Everyone is welcome, and Timebank coordinator Tania Ashman says it’s a chance for members to share items and skills, create new exchanges, and for newbies to find out more about Timebank.
“Whether you’re new to Timebank or a seasoned member, come meet the faces behind the offers, connect with the community, and maybe even offer something yourself,” she says.
“Non-members can make a donation and receive five Timebank credits to spend at the market on delicious homemade baking, raranga (weaving), knitting and mending, seeds and much more.”
There will also be Timebank champions on hand to chat about the benefits of belonging to Timebank.
As well as exchanging services, Timebank is a great way to make meaningful connections in the community.
“We have people new to Raglan who have created lasting friendships through Timebank,” Tania says.
From ironing, sewing and baking to massage, flax weaving and gardening, the beauty of Timebank is your time is valued no matter what skill you have to offer.
“Everyone’s time is considered equal and every hour earns a credit that can be used at any time to buy services from other members,” she says.
Timebank is based at the Whāingaroa Environment Centre office at the Raglan Town Hall and drop-in hours are Fridays 12-2pm or email timebank@whaingaroa.org.nz.
Community group takes positive action for Palestine
by Janine Jackson
Whāingaroa Palestine Solidarity is raising awareness around the plight of Palestine through local events, fundraisers and campaigns.
On Thursday, November 28 at 7pm, they are holding a movie night featuring The Last Sky at the Raglan Old School Arts Centre. Entry is by koha (cash only) and all funds raised go directly to the Palestinian Australian New Zealand Medical Association (PANZMA).
The screening coincides with the United Nations International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People on the Friday November, 29. The hard-hitting documentary provides insight into the longstanding Gaza occupation through the eyes of Palestinian refugees in Lebanon. It explores the reasons why so many Palestinians support armed struggle and looks at what is behind Israel’s war on Gaza and Lebanon.
Co-organiser and Whāingaroa Palestine Solidarity member Gillian Marie hopes the movie will help people understand the decades-long struggle of the Palestinians.
“This movie and others we’ve shown provide the context for what is happening now. People tend to start looking at it from October the seventh, rather than looking at it from the first Nakba, the first ethnic cleansing of 750,000 Palestinians in 1948.”
The group is also lobbying the local supermarkets to stop stocking Obela products, which are 50 percent owned by the Strauss Group, one of Israel’s largest food producers. The Strauss Group actively support and fund the Israeli Defence Forces.
“Both supermarkets have been really positive, but the process of stopping the order is quite complex,” Gillian says.
Gillian says community-driven action plays a pivotal role in influencing our political leaders to take action at an international level.
“That's how the anti-nuclear movement started, with little towns and councils declaring themselves nuclear free, and then the momentum built up,” she says.
“I see this as the present-day Vietnam War moment. I was involved in Vietnam War protests and it was people power that changed American policy.”
Future events include an art exhibition and auction, and the group are calling for artists and craftspeople to donate an artwork – money raised goes directly to PANZMA.
PANZMA is a non-profit organisation providing medical relief and support to Palestinians in need, regardless of their location, religion, or political affiliation.
For more information contact whaingaroapalestinesolidarity@gmail.com or check them out on Facebook Whāingaroa Palestine Solidarity.
Broadcasting from a cupboard in the school hall
from Raglan Community Radio
Raglan Community Radio 96.6FM first went to air on 5 November 1994 from a small room in the Raglan Area School gymnasium, operating on a six-month temporary licence with a very limited broadcast range.
To make these humble beginnings even more modest, the station could only broadcast while DJs were in the studio, meaning there was no radio at night and nothing on air if a DJ missed their shift. This all changed in 1996 with the purchase of a 10-disc CD changer. The last DJ of the day would load it with a selection of their favourite CDs, leaving it to play overnight. The Spotify generation might not believe it, but people were pretty pleased, as many parts of Raglan couldn’t pick up any other radio stations at all.
In April 1999, RCR moved downtown to number 4 Bow Street but was promptly taken off air after the Harbourview Hotel complained to the Ministry of Commerce about interference with their TV reception. The Ministry was also concerned that the station wasn’t broadcasting from the address listed on its licence and told the committee to sort out the paperwork. As a result, the station spent much of the year off air.
Raglan Community Radio finally found a permanent home in the town hall in August 2000, and this prominent location quickly led to a boom in DJ numbers. While there were often challenges behind the scenes, on air the station was entering a golden period
with a full roster and a growing audience. The DJs were a wild, eclectic bunch, much like the community they represented.
The CD changer was retired in 2001 after station tech Andy Fendall developed an MP3 automation programme. Even bigger changes came in 2006 with the shift to 98.1FM after relocating the transmitter to Dreamview Farm. The station could now be heard as far as the divvy.
In 2010, the station faced a crisis that almost led to its closure. Instead, the committee devised a new strategy, involving the station's first paid staff. This plan, which required a big funding boost, was successfully implemented, and Aaron Mooar was appointed Station Manager and Morning Show host in September 2012.
Having permanent staff made the station far more stable, and volunteer numbers today rival the early 2000s heyday.
Since 2012, the main challenges have come from outside as the traditional media landscape has been disrupted by the internet. In 2019, the team realised the best way to keep serving the community was to become a multi-media entity. They launched their own podcast and news platform at raglanradio. com and began using social media as a key channel for sharing information with the community. This approach became crucial during the local COVID-19 outbreak in 2021, when the station became the main source of useful information throughout the crisis.
In 2024, Raglan Community Radio now offers six media streams, and to reflect this evolution, the organisation has changed its name to Raglan Community Media. On air, the station is still called Raglan Community Radio, but the team are always looking for ways to improve and hope to add new strings to their bow in the coming years. So stay tuned in, logged in—or maybe even join in! They’re always keen to hear from people interested in creating their own radio show or podcast. Visit raglanradio.com to learn more, or pop into the studio in the town hall and say hello.
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At the original broadcast: Reg Lelievre, Marcus James, Jane Williams, Mandana Moghadassi, Chris Banks, Cedric Waitere, Andy Fendall, Biggy Smalls, Kevin Dreaver. FRONT: RAS Principal Beau Rewiti, Colleen Ralph and Cyrus Waitere.
Ten years of Raglan Theatre Academy
The Chronicle sat down for a conversation with Ruth Hare, Director and Teacher Extraordinaire
Congratulations! You’re celebrating 10 years of Raglan Theatre Academy productions in our community. How does it feel looking back on the experience?
It’s wild to think it’s been ten years – that’s a lot of work! I think of all the wonderful students who have come through our doors. Watching their growth and journey is probably the highlight. I’m so proud of each and every student who has been part of Raglan Theatre Academy over the last ten years. I love looking back at the photos and thinking, wow, we did that! I have such fond memories of each year and each show.
For those who may not be familiar, can you describe how the Academy began and what led you to offer drama to local students?
I have a background in theatre and performance and have been working with youth theatre for about 17 years. I’d taught in the district and run some previous classes in Raglan. But Raglan Theatre Academy really took off after I volunteered to direct my daughter’s Te Uku School production in 2014. After the show, parents were asking me to bring my drama classes back to Raglan. From there, everything just fell into place – it was meant to be. So, with unbridled passion (and what I now realise was a touch of insanity, haha), I’m still here today.
Tell us about The Neverending Story production at the end of the month. What can we look forward to?
I’ve adapted The Neverending Story from the book by Michael Ende (yes, it was a book first!). The movie version only covers the first half of the book, so I’ve included parts of the second half as well. You’ll see all your favourite characters from the movie, plus some fun new characters to meet!
How did you choose this particular story, and why do you think it will work well?
Each year, while I’m busy with the current show, a story comes to mind that feels like it wants to be retold. When it keeps resurfacing and prodding me, I know I HAVE to put it on stage the following year. I’ve had a preference for adapting books for the stage over the last ten years, adding my own flavour while trying to stay true to the author’s intent. I like encouraging my students to read the book first – who knows, it might spark an interest in reading for them.
As for why this story will work well – well, why not? It’s a fantastic story!
You have students who have been involved for many years. What do they say about what keeps them coming back year after year?
This year’s graduate, Josie Harder (2017-2024), is in her final year. She says, “It’s the pure excitement I get before going onstage and the feeling of taking my final bow. The memories and connections I’ve made make all the hard work worth it.”
Katie Parkes (2021-present) describes the endless fun and positivity. “There are always opportunities for what you want to do, and you never feel left out at Raglan Theatre Academy. Ruth does amazing work wrangling us every year, and she guides us in becoming better actors.”
Vida Bradbury (2016-present) loves exploring a new world each year with her friends. “We’re given room to grow and become more creative and confident through the shows. Each year, there’s a wonderful new family at Raglan Theatre Academy, and the skills I’ve developed continue to help me in everyday life.”
Giorgia Hope (2018-present) returns each year because it’s a positive place to be. “Everyone becomes a big team, almost like a family. Of course, the person responsible for creating this wonderful community is Ruth. She’s such a great teacher who always pushes us to give 100%. She’s incredibly hardworking and deserves so much appreciation.”
When are the performances? Saturday 30th November at 2pm and 6pm, and Sunday 1st December at 1pm and 5pm.
How can people book tickets?
Head to our website, raglantheatreacademy.co.nz, to purchase tickets online.
We want to let you know that on Tuesday 26th November SuperValue Raglan will reopen with a fresh new look and name, as FreshChoice Raglan!
We look forward to welcoming you into our renewed store, where you will find the same friendly faces and excellent service with a new and improved look and feel.
Thank you for your support and patience during this transition. We can’t wait to see you in-store soon!
Bowling club greens quality on the rise thanks to share of Better Off funding boost
from Waikato District Council
Raglan Bowling Club has used its share of Waikato District Council’s Better Off Funding allocation to enhance its facilities by installing a new irrigation system to upkeep its greens.
Alan Price, President at Raglan Bowling Club says that having both greens fully operational and well maintained is not only vital for the club but also the wider Raglan community.
“The bowling club hosts regular events with between 10 and 12 open tournaments a year which attract up to 32 teams each, as well as a range of community events such as twilight bowls and social gatherings.
“Many local schools also enjoy our facility with regular coaching sessions and private tournaments.”
The need for the irrigation upgrade comes after the main water pressure failed to provide enough water for the greens.
Prior to the upgrade, Alan and club volunteers would have to irrigate the greens manually which would take up to two hours per green.
“The new fully operational system irrigates the greens within 90 seconds, so not only does it save time and resources, but it’s critical for maintaining the natural grass green and the sand based artificial astro green,” says Alan.
“The grass green requires regular fertilising with herbicides and insecticides which need to be watered after application, so both greens need consistent moisture levels and daily watering.”
Once the Better Off Fund was secured, along with generous funding from Kettle Korn, the project was completed in five days with the installation of a new 5000-litre tank and new sprinkler heads.
Associated pipe work and recalibration of the Rain Tech electronic control system was additionally completed.
“We’re extremely grateful to Waikato District Council for helping us secure the Better Off Funding, it has made a huge difference to the quality of our greens,” Alan says.
As more projects reach completion thanks to the Better Off Funding, Deron Sharma, Infrastructure Development Manager at Waikato District Council says it’s inspiring to see the effect the funding has had.
“I’ve been lucky enough to meet with applicants like Alan to see the amount of heart he and the club put into maintaining this facility for the Waaingaroa Raglan community.
“It’s been a privilege to see the impact the funding has made and to help give these volunteers valuable time back in their day so they can refocus on other activities.”
With the goal of continually improving the Raglan Bowling Club, Alan says the wish list of work continues to grow.
“Our next aim is to secure funding to replace our ageing artificial green with a new carpet green so the community can enjoy a smoother game.”
The previous government developed the Better Off funding programme as part of its Three Waters Reform as an investment into the future of local government. Waikato District Council were one of a few councils who took the opportunity to engage fully with their communities and secured an allocation of $7.88 million from the government, which was split across 20 diverse projects.
Whāingaroa Youth Movement presents 'Life on Mars'
Whāingaroa Youth Movement presents 'Life on Mars' a youth dance theatre production. WYM (est. 2003) are a group of 70 local children aged between 6-18 years, directed by Patti Mitchley.
can inhabit? Are our choices perpetuating an ecological deadlock? We travel to outer space and inner space in hope of landing, grounding and growing into our role as the caregivers that Papatūānuku deserves.
Whāingaroa Youth Movement are about being together; to dance, create and explore ideas collectively. Our performance work is about who we are, where we live and how we see the world.
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“This year will be our 22nd annual contemporary dance show. We are so grateful to be supported by returning WYM dancers and friends, helping to deliver this performance to our community. If you haven’t seen the creative work of Whāingaroa Youth Movement you have been missing out. This is youth at their best. Our kaupapa is fresh, original, devised theatre, social commentary, driven by story telling and inspired by the world around us.”
What: Life On Mars
Who: Whāingaroa Youth Movement
Where: Raglan Town Hall
When: Dec 7&8, Sat 1pm & 6.30pm, Sun 1pm
‘Life on Mars’ explores our role as kaitiaki and the importance of cherishing and protecting our home planet. With Earth's ecological balance teetering on the brink of collapse, the mega rich are exploring refuge in the promise of colonising outer space.
We are busy reaching for the stars and beyond, but do our values and actions align with a future planet we
Cost: Adults $20 Tamariki $10 (no presales, cash door only)
Duration: 1 hour
Supported by Waikato District Creative Communities NZ funding scheme.
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Interest rates: The Trump effect
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The United States of America will swear Donald Trump into office as President again on January 20th 2025. When the US sneezes the rest of the world catches the Flu and that applies to New Zealand and our mortgage interest rates too.
When trying to figure out what might happen with mortgage interest rates we need to understand how NZ banks get the money to fund mortgages. In NZ, we’re not a nation of good savers. But we love buying property, which means there’s a gap between the amount of savings sitting in NZ banks available to be used for mortgage lending and the demand for mortgages.
The banks therefore have to borrow money from elsewhere to satisfy the demand for mortgages and they tend to go to the wholesale money markets (only accessible by large corporations and financial institutions) for these borrowings. Being the world’s biggest economy, the USA is a major player in the wholesale markets, so whatever is happening in the US has a significant impact on the cost of wholesale funds that NZ banks access.
Rates for the different lengths of term for borrowing from the wholesale markets are known as ‘swap rates’. In the build up to the US election, the lenders in the wholesale money markets en masse predicted a Trump victory around a month before the election. That showed as the longer term (2-5 years) swap rates starting to trend up. The day Trump won, swap rates spiked markedly higher.
Lenders in the wholesale money markets think that some of Trump’s key policies will mean that the US Federal Reserve will be less likely to cut the US base rate (The US Fed Funds Interest Rate - the equivalent of our Official Cash Rate or OCR) by as much as had previously been predicted.
Firstly, the market (and members of the US Federal Reserve) thinks that Trump’s policy on tariffs will lead to inflation in the US. Trump intends to apply tariffs on all imports from all countries of 10-20% and a 60% tariff on imports from China. Estimates are that these tariffs could increase each US household’s costs by around USD$2,600 as goods get more expensive. As we know, if inflation increases past the country’s target (in the US this is 2%) then interest rates will increase to take money out of people’s wallets and decrease demand for goods and services. So that’s a potential upside to rates in the US.
Secondly, the wholesale markets think that Trump’s policy on tax cuts would increase activity in the US economy. If economic activity is on the increase the central bank will be much less inclined to cut their base rate. So that’s potentially less downside pressure on rates in the US.
What does it all mean for us? If the swap rates increase, that will negate some of the impact of Reserve Bank of NZ (RBNZ) Official Cash Rate (OCR) cuts. NZ mortgage rates may not fall as much as previously thought, despite OCR cuts. The time to consider longer term rates may arrive sooner than thought. Timing that will be difficult.
*This does not constitute financial advice. Please reach out to us for advice specific for your position.
More frequent and severe weather events such as cyclone Gabrielle and Dovi and May’s storm this year, are challenging the resilience of our electricity network as you’re well aware. While we work as quickly as possible to safely restore power following storm related outages, we know it’s frustrating when the power goes out. That’s why we’re committed to improving things.
So what are we doing?
Firstly, we’ve upped our game to get the power back on sooner following storms. This starts by having more crews, including contractors, on standby when bad weather is forecast. We carry more replacement equipment on hand now and earlier this year we arranged
for large high voltage generators to be installed to temporarily restore power to the region while permanent repairs were completed. Given the more rural nature of our network in your area where equipment is often passing through forests and away from the roadside, we also use helicopters and drones to survey for damage as soon as conditions allow.
In addition, we are investing in ways to improve our prediction of fault locations. This will utilise automated systems pulling together real-time data to estimate the location of the fault. This narrows down where fault crews need to investigate to identify the fault, leading to faster restoration.
We are continuing to invest in the replacement of existing equipment
before the probability of failure increases. Over the next few years we’ll be spending $4.9 million on asset renewal and replacement in your region. Also, and most importantly, we’re investing $5 million in a project to lay underground cable between Waitetuna Valley Road and the Te Uku substation. This will significantly improve resilience, not only in terms of reducing the instances of damage caused by lightning strikes and downed powerlines from wind, sodden ground and toppled trees, but also in terms of cars hitting power poles that also create unplanned outages.
In preparation for this undergrounding project work is currently underway upgrading the Te Uku substation. This is
on track for completion early next year. We are in the process of sourcing the cable which is expected to be delivered by the end of summer, with cable laying to follow. Commissioning is expected to occur late next year.
As your community owned Electricity Distribution Business we’re working hard to operate, maintain and continuously improve the network. We do this in a way that balances sustainability, reliability and affordability and we thank you for your understanding as we make improvements to keep the lights on.
Regards
Garth Dibley, Chief Executive, and the team at WEL Networks
Cyclist launches epic annual 500km bikepacking adventure
The Chronicle talks to Calvin Avison who developed and ran the Raglan 500 bike event held at Labour weekend. This 500km self supported ride starting and finishing in Raglan is set to become an annual event.
The course includes non technical gravel and sealed roads including some state highways.
Why did you develop the event?
I used to cycle to work while living overseas, but that’s a bit hard now working from home in Raglan. These days, I enjoy the gravel roads here most mornings.
I initially developed the course as a training ride for some upcoming events, based on a 500km race I rode in Canberra. I put some feelers out to see if anyone else was interested, and from there it took off.
Can you describe the event held over Labour weekend and what was involved?
It’s a bikepacking gravel loop, with the main course covering 500km and a shorter option of 265km. The rules are simple—you need to follow the course and be self-supported, meaning you carry everything you need and rely on what’s available to everyone for food and shelter.
Both courses started in Raglan, heading to Port Waikato along the coast before looping back to Ngaruawahia. From there, the half course returned to Raglan over Old Mountain Rd, while the full course continued to Te Awamutu, then Oparau, and back to Raglan.
Who was the event suited to?
The event caters to most levels of riders. Some participants, like Jason Gestro from Wellington, raced the course and finished in under 36 hours without sleep, while others took over four days. It’s a ‘ride your own ride’ event. There was also a good turnout of female riders, which was great to see.
A group of locals joined in. What was their feedback?
They seemed to have a fun trip, and the feedback was positive. Christopher Robin, more of a runner than a cyclist, joined in with a backpack and an old mountain bike, just giving it a go. It was awesome to see them out there. Will it be an ongoing event for riders to look forward to?
Yes, there’s already interest for next year. I’ll be reversing the course.
How can people find out more?
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Raglan Summer Holiday Guide
2024/2025
Our bumper annual issue the Raglan Summer Holiday Guide is coming out in December - this publication is read by our many summer visitors, bach owners and of course locals too ...it is a GREAT place to showcase your business, your product or service.
showcase your business or event
Shelf life: End of December 2024 to end of January 2025 - so the ‘Guide’ will contain all relevant local and visitor information around all the activities, events, gigs, etc over that period.
Deposited in prime locations: we will be leaving several newspaper stands filled with copies in key positions around town to make it easier to grab a copy.
Don’t miss out on this great opportunity as the ‘Summer Holiday Guide’ comes but once a year!
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December 2024 Ad content deadline
The best place for updates is the Raglan 500 Facebook page. I’ll also keep Dirk at Raglan Cyclery in the loop with any plans.
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This peaceful yet productive lifestyle property on 6.4ha with its blend of flat and gently rolling contours is perfect for the aspiring hobby farmer. Infrastructure includes a round hay barn with a two-stand shearing plant, a calf-rearing shed, an implement shed and cattle yards. The
Here's your chance to secure 15.0492ha (more or less) of fertile land close to Raglan. The area offers a warm and friendly community, excellent primary school and favourable rainfall for healthy pasture and crops. There are 3 titles here each with a taste of native bush, flat to easy contour, quality soils and amazing views of Mt Karioi.
Situated in a popular location is a blank canvas for you to create your dream home. The three sections of approx 8000m² are covenanted to protect your investment, fully fenced with power to the gate, and with newly formed tarsealed and tree-lined shared driveway. Purchasers have the opportunity to make an offer on the section of their choice,
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RAGLAN 697 Maungatawhiri Road
RAGLAN
Charming 1950's Home with Acreage
Five
This charming 1950's weatherboard home has been recently relocated to this site with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, an outdoor entertainment area and ample space for a small family or a couple. Be captivated by the amazing rural outlook. The rolling contour of the land is ideal for livestock, grazing, horses, and more. There is a round barn to store equipment, and a vast 16.34ha to bring your dreams to life.
Richard Thomson M 027 294 8625 E richard.thomson@pggwrightson.co.nz
Richard Thomson M 027 294 8625 E richard.thomson@pggwrightson.co.nz
Raglan windfarm. Hamilton is an easy commute being only 32km away. Sections ranging from approximately 6,000m² to 8,000², with freehold titles, ready to go and will be fenced by settlement. Get in early to select your dream section.
Richard
Richard Thomson M 027 294 8625 E richard.thomson@pggwrightson.co.nz
Richard Thomson M 027 294 8625 E richard.thomson@pggwrightson.co.nz
RAGLAN
Papatapu
1 Bay View Road, Raglan
Price $1,099,000
Enjoy urban living, surrounded by nature. You are welcomed into a cute, cobbled courtyard with raised flower & vegetable gardens. Warm timber finishes, high stud and large picture windows give this home a spacious feel. The open plan recently renovated kitchen, dining and living areas are an entertainer’s dream, complimented by a wetback fireplace to keep you cosy in winter. Recent renovations include: a rewired switchboard, new wetback & hot water cylinder, exterior cladding painted, new oven and cooktop. The 970 sqm section is fully fenced and divided into two levels, with a separate driveway offering access for a tiny house or the possibility to subdivide. Alternatively, you could create the garden of your dreams for future sustainability with some mature fruit trees already in place and a chicken coop ready for your feathered friends. For those who love to tinker, the basement studio is a fantastic space, it could be used as a home office, recreation space or to unleash your creativity! This area has its own separate street entrance. Viewing is highly recommended.
Open Home | Saturday 13th November 2.00 - 2.30 pm, Sunday 17th November 12.00-12.30 pm.
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Set in a gorgeous sunny spot, located just across from Cox’s Bay, it’s definitely a unique property that is sure to impress! Thoughtfully designed over 3 levels, this generous family home sits on a near flat 1212sqm freehold site, offering enough room for the whole family, as well as a separate self contained apartment. Beneath the house is a very generous workshop space that provides ample room for a dance studio, office, or creative space. A gardener’s dream, the property features multiple shade houses and a variety of mature fruit trees. The current owners roadside stall provides a little income with grapes, citrus and veges. Explore subdivision potential with the council, or consider adding a tiny home in the spacious back lawn-perfect for multi-generational living or as an investment opportunity.
Open Homes
this weekend with Ray White Raglan
Saturday 16 November
11.00-11.45am 23 Cliff Street, Raglan
11.00-11.45am 21 Bay View Road, Raglan By Negotiation
12.00-12.45pm 30 Bridle Creek Road, Raglan By Negotiation
12.00-12.45pm 116A Greenslade Road, Raglan
1.00-1.45pm 16 Calvert Road, Raglan
2.00-2.45pm 846 Old Mountain Road, Waitetuna By Negotiation
Sunday 17 November
11.00-11.45am 4173 State Highway 23, Raglan (coffee & muffins) $1.5m
11.00-11.45am 42 Kaitoke Street, Raglan $1.59m
12.00-12.45pm 35 Long Street, Raglan $1.79m
12.00-12.45pm 15 Opotoru Road, Raglan By Negotiation
12.00-12.45pm 13 Point Street, Raglan $899,000
1.00-1.45pm 3/25 Rangitahi Road, Raglan By Negotiation
1.00-1.45pm 21 Lorenzen Bay Road, Raglan By Negotiation
1.00-1.45pm 5 Tunarau Street, Raglan $1.675m
The businesses and individuals advertising in the Raglan Chronicle are participating not only to promote their businesses, but to show their support for our community paper – so be sure to tell them you saw them in the Raglan Chronicle.
Local businesses are the foundation of our communityand they make it possible for us to bring the Raglan Chronicle to you.
The businesses and individuals advertising in the Raglan Chronicle are participating not only to promote their businesses, but to show their support for our community paper – so be sure to tell them you saw them in the Raglan Chronicle. Local businesses are the foundation of our communityand they make it possible for us to bring the Raglan Chronicle to you.
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CROP SWAP. First and third Sundays of the month. 9.30 -10.30am at Bowling Club, James Street. Bring anything from the 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
TASTE OF TIMEBANK: A TIMEBANK MARKET Saturday, November 16 2:00 –3:30pm Come along and have fun at our Timebank Market! Join in and stay for celebratory end of year afternoon tea. Everyone’s welcome! Where: Stewart St Hall
TH’ GOODSIDECLOSE TO HOME
EP TOUR Friday, November 15, 8:30 – 11:30pm. The Yard Music Cafe, 9a Bow Street, Volcom Lane, Raglan 3225, New Zealand
PUNK AT THE PUB Nov 15, 2024, 7:30pm Nov 16, 2024, Hemordroids local support from 3 Raglan acts Critter, Vickinomates and Sonomass at Harbour View Hotel
FRIENDS OF KAITOKE WALKWAY meet on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays every month at 9am to remove pest plants and restore the native environment. Email Whāingaroaweed busters@gmail. com for the meeting point.
RAGLAN WASTEWATER UPDATE AND SPECIAL PRESENTATION evening will be at 6pm on Tuesday 19 November at the Raglan Club
RAGLAN GROWERS MARKET, Fridays 5pm-7pm at the Stewart St Hall Lawn.
VENUE
Discover the charm of the countryside and the magic of flowers on the foothills of ancient Mount Karioi, in rural Raglan. For flower & water garden visits, guided tours, workshops, venue-hire and accommodation; reserve online now!
Meander about our hillside paradise. Visit the farm with a friend or partner, hire the venue for a (corporate) function or bring a posse for a special, flower-filled outing.
5 Stewart St, Raglan
WHAT'S ON
CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR UPDATES
SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS 2024 – CALL FOR ARTISTS
Seeking local artists to participate in our local pre-Christmas, cash-and-carry arts and crafts sale 30 Nov – 8 Dec. We are looking for a wide range of entries in all art forms. Suggested price range is $5 to $500 - artworks to be local and aimed at the art lover and Christmas shopper. All media accepted. Email info@raglanartscentre. co.nz.
CHRISTMAS CAKE FUNDRAISER
Now taking orders for delicious Christmas cakes in beautiful handcrafted bowls created by ceramic artist Sarah Bing. One size only to ensure perfect baking - $45. Order by Mon 9 Dec for pick up at the Old School 16 – 18 December. Email info@raglanartscentre.co.nz or call 07 825 0023.
EXHIBITION – TILL 15 NOV
Waikato-based photographers Lisa Kearns and Carole Garside invite you to explore the world through their lenses, where every camera click tells a tale and every shot captures a precious moment. Open daily 10-2.
RAGLAN CREATIVE MARKET – SUNDAY 8 DECEMBER
NEW TIME 9am – 1pm at the Old School, 5 Stewart Street, second Sunday of every month. For more info - www.raglanmarket.com
SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS 2024 EXHIBITION
Our local pre-Christmas, cash-and-carry arts and crafts sale – opening 6pm Friday 29 Nov with Christmas cake and bubbles. Then open 10-4 daily 30 Nov – 8 Dec.
MOVIES AT THE OLD SCHOOL
THELMA (M | 98 mins) Sunday 17 Nov 4.30pm
KA WHAWHAI TONU (M | 115 mins) Sat 16 Nov 5pm Te Reo with subtitles
IT ENDS WITH US (M | 130 mins) Sat 16 Nov 7.30pm Sat 30 Nov 4.45pm
Door sales 30min prior raglanmovies.co.nz
REGULAR EVENTS AT THE OLD SCHOOL
Ragtimers Ukulele Group 2nd and every subsequent Wed 4pm
Clay Shed Members’ Night weekly on Wed 5-7pm
Karioi Quilts & Crafts
Monthly on 2nd Thurs, 10am
Raglan Art Group Monthly on 1st Fri, 10am Backgammon Club monthly on last Friday, 5pm Mens’ Group Wed 27 Nov 7pm, then fortnightly
Readers Club Monthly on 4th Friday, 10.30am
Contact 825 0023 | www.raglanartscentre.co.nz/
www.moastoneestate.nz/venue Public Notice
Reserve online now! www.moastoneestate.nz/venue
Phone 021 0771524. Trailer Load Pine $205, Oldman Pine $210, Gum - $215
AGM
Raglan Golf Club Inc
Notice of AGM for the Raglan Golf Club Inc
To be held at the Raglan Golf Club, Te Hutewai Rd on 24th November at 8.00am Committee nomination forms available on the Raglan Golf Club Website Or at the Raglan Golf Club 07 825 8483
Nominations close 12th November 2024
RAGLAN
HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY NEXT MEETING Tuesday 19 Nov at 1pm in the Church Hall, Stewart Street. Potato in a bucket weigh-in at 12.30. Guest speaker - talking about the care of indoor plants. Floral Art theme – Roses. Normal competitions, display table, Garden Vibes, raffle, tea and biscuits. All welcome.
Notice of Meetings
November / December 2024
The following meetings will be held during November and December. All meetings will be held at the Waikato District Council, 15 Galileo Street, Ngaruawahia unless otherwise stated.
COUNCIL
Waikato District Council Monday, 2 December 2024, 9.30am
Waikato District Council Friday, 13 December 2024, 9.30am
A number of workshops are scheduled throughout each month for the Council to provide direction, these are on Council’s website under the following link https://www.waikatodistrict.govt.nz/your-council/council-committees-boards/council/ council-workshops
COUNCIL COMMITTEES AND SUB-COMMITTEES
Hearing & Deliberations Monday, 4 & 5 November 2024, 9.30am Pookeno Domain Reserve Reclassification & Lease Process Sustainability & Wellbeing Wednesday, 6 November 2024, 9.30pm Infrastructure Tuesday, 12 November 2024, 9.30am
Development Agreements Monday, 18 November 2024, 9.30am
Proposed District Plan Thursday, 28 November 2024, 9.30am
Sub-Committee **Public Excluded**
Policy & Regulatory Tuesday, 3 December 2024, 9.30am
Hearing & Deliberations Wednesday, 4 December 2024, 9.30am Significance & Engagement Policy
Performance &
COMMUNITY BOARDS/COMMITTEES
Taupiri Community Board Monday 4 November 2024, 6.00pm War Memorial Hall, Greenlane Road, Taupiri, Pokeno Monday, 4 November 2024, 7.00pm
Community Committee Pokeno Community Hall, 69 Great South Road, Pokeno,
Huntly
Tuesday, 5 November 2024, 6.00pm
Community Board Riverside Rooms, Huntly Civic Centre, Huntly
Tamahere Tuesday, 5 November 2024, 7.30pm
Community Committee Tamahere Community Centre, 21 Devine Road, Tamahere
Te Kauwhata Wednesday, 6 November 2024, 7.00pm
Community Committee St John Hall, 4 Baird Ave, Te Kauwhata
Meremere Thursday, 28 November 2024, 7.00pm
Community Committee Community Hall, Heather Green Ave, Meremere
Tuakau Community Board Tuesday, 3 December 2024, 6.00pm Tuakau Memorial Hall, George Street, Tuakau
Tamahere Tuesday, 3 December 2024, 7.30pm
Community Committee Tamahere Community Centre, 21 Devine Road, Tamahere
Raglan Community Board Wednesday, 4 December 2024, 1.30p The Supper Room, Raglan Town Hall, Bow Street, Raglan
Te Kauwhata Wednesday, 4 December 2024, 7.00pm
Community Committee St John Hall, 4 Baird Ave, Te Kauwhata
Taupiri Community Board Monday 9 December 2024, 6.00pm War Memorial Hall, Greenlane Road, Taupiri, Ngaruawahia Tuesday, 10 December 2024, 6.00pm
Community Board Committee Room 1 & 2, Galileo Street, Ngaruawahia
Rural-Port Waikato Thursday, 12 December 2024, 6.30pm
Community Board Wairamarama Community Hall, Onewhero Road, Onewhero
Pokeno Monday, 16 December 2024, 7.00pm
Community Committee Pokeno Community Hall, 69 Great South Road, Pokeno,
Huntly
Tuesday, 17 December 2024, 6.00pm
Community Board Ira Koopu Office, 63 Rotowaro Road, Huntly
OTHER DECISION-MAKING BODIES
Waters Governance Board Tuesday, 26 November 2024, 10.00am 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.
Easy living and great location
This recently renovated home is perfectly situated just a short stroll from the town centre and local schools. With a north-facing orientation, you'll bask in bright, sun-filled living areas both inside and out. Nestled on a 400sqm (more or less) lot, this property features an 82sqm home packed with attractive features. As you enter the upper level, you'll find a beautifully renovated kitchen, a stylish bathroom, and three bedrooms - one of which is generously sized. The open-plan living area is great for socialising and the views from the kitchen are awesome.
Fun, bright and private Tucked away on its own freehold section, this well-maintained character cottage offers a charming, private retreat. Bursting with personality, this quirky coastal home is perfect for family living or a weekend getaway. With three bedrooms, a spacious lounge, and a selection of covered outdoor areas for relaxing and entertaining, the seamless indoor-outdoor flow enhances the laid-back, artistic vibe that embodies the essence of Whaingaroa/Raglan. For water lovers, Raglan has plenty to offer. Cox Bay, just a few hundred meters away, is ideal for an evening stroll or an early morning kayak.
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Raglan 535 Maungatawhiri Road