Chronicle Week 30 January 2025 by Raglan Chronicle

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Art to Wear spotlights flamboyant fashion

by Janine Jackson

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Calling Raglan's creative superstars – it’s time to celebrate local fashionistas with Raglan’s Art to Wear. If you've ever wanted to step into the spotlight with your own show-stopping creation, this is your year to shine. Let your imagination run wild for this year’s categories: Avant-Garde open section. Push the limits of wearable art by creating bold, experimental pieces that challenge perception and ignite imagination. In the Kaitiakitanga open section, wearable art becomes a powerful expression of guardianship and the connection between humanity, nature and culture.

Step into a world of wonder and magic in the Mythical Creatures children's section. Bring legendary beings to life through wearable art, inspired by the wildest corners of imagination.

Light and brilliance take centre stage in the All Things Shiny open section. From metallics to sequins and mirrors to jewels, create wearable art that shimmers, glows and gleams in every way imaginable.

Pick up an entry form from the Old School office or enter online www. raglanartscentre.co.nz/raglan-art-towear-biennial/. This year all entries are $15 and entrants can buy up to two show tickets per entry before sales are open to the public at $30 each.

Matua Russell Riki and former kindy teacher whaea Lucy Haru. Image thanks to Waikato

Doors open to Raglan kindy’s new building

by Janine Jackson

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Kindergarten’s new building was officially blessed recently in a dawn ceremony marking the end of a project that began as an idea over a decade ago.

The event was officiated by kaumātua Russel Riki, who led staff and community members through the building with a waerea (incantation) and karakia (blessing).

In a moving speech, head teacher Isabel Crawforth acknowledged the wairua (spirit) of the place and people.

“The new building has been talked about since 2010 and now it’s finally here and has been energised by the blessing ceremony with matua Russell. Being able to use this space means we can provide a natural integration with our kindy values of respect, manaakitanga and relationships,” Isabel says.

The ceremony was also an opportunity to welcome new staff members Sam KimberBell and Jackie Gillett, and farewell former teacher Marcus Hodgkinson.

“It’s nice to have new kaiako to add their talents to our awesome team and we look forward to welcoming some more over the next month or so,” Isabel says.

“Marcus has been associated with our kindy whānau for 10 years and he leaves us to join Te Mata School.”

Waikato Kindergarten Association kaiarataki (CEO) Edna Frame also attended the blessing and spoke of the groundbreaking new building, which has two separate learning environments led by different teams, as a first for the association.

Built to meet the growing demands in Raglan and a waitlist of over 100, the extension enables the kindergarten to cater for more students.

“The new room creates more options for children, providing a balance of busy, physical, quiet, alone, group, social and independent spaces for our tamariki to enjoy,” Isabel says.

New teacher, Sam Kimber-Bell, with two kindy boys.

Staff and community gather for the Raglan Kindergartens new building.Image thanks to Waikato Kindergarten Association.

Kindy kids are making good use of the new space.

Osteopathy with Connect Health

Local business news

Helpis here at last! We have been searching to be able to provide the best quality osteopathic health care to Raglan and have struck gold.

For the past few years Marcia has been working all the hours available to support Raglan’s osteopathic needs. But now, another wonderful osteopath is here to help you on your journey to better health alongside Marcia.

Liana joins us from Wānaka where she has been running her own thriving practice for 20 years, bringing with her a wealth of knowledge, experience, and study. Liana has been grabbing every opportunity for post graduate learning, and has found a passion in paediatric osteopathy, teens, impact and sporting injuries (old and new), scarring and scar tissue, perinatal, menstrual and fertility, stress and trauma, Osgood Schlatters, ASD (Autism spectrum disorder), head injuries, concussion, whiplash, pre/post surgery, shockwave therapy and osteoarthritis of joints (via shockwave), and anything else you can challenge her with.

Among the many techniques Liana has at her disposal is Shockwave treatment. If you’ve ever struggled with a sports injury or dealt with an ache that just wouldn’t mend, your body might have benefited from extra help during the healing process. Shockwave therapy can offer just this, jump-starting the body’s ability to regenerate new tissue. It also decreases your pain by directly stimulating your nerves at the site of the injury.

Marcia and Liana are part of Connect Health. We run integrated health clinics in Raglan and Hamilton. Our goal is to provide the best possible patient experience, by the best health team, with the best outcomes. We are a group of practitioners that deeply care for and want the best for our patients. Our core purpose is to help people live their best lives.

Wanting to book an appointment with Marcia or Liana? Reach out to our friendly reception team via phone 0800 696 783 or email info@connecthealth.nz.

Special concert pays homage to local muso

by Edith Symes

Aconcert was to be staged in Hamilton this week in memory of internationally recognised folk and blues singer-songwriter ChrisThompson, a onetime local muso and a familiar sight around Raglan over the years in his trademark wide-brimmed hat and long coat.

Chris – who died aged 73 in late November – had only recently released ‘Beatnik Blues’, one of more than 25 albums he recorded in a prolific career spanning nearly 50 years. Friends, colleagues and collaborators were to come together this Thursday at the Nivara Lounge, a basement performance venue in Victoria St, to pay tribute to the man and his music.

Chris performed to the very end, fellow Raglan musician Rene Andre – one of 10 artists or groups included in the concert line-up – told the Chronicle. “He was the embodiment of folk and blues … and only ever wanted to make a living out of his music.”

Longtime Raglan muso Dave Maybee who got to know Chris well over five decades also sang his praises this week, describing him as a troubadour and a balladeer. “Chris was a professional performer, a seriously good guitarist who lived and played in many different countries.

“He travelled a lot and was likely to pop up anywhere,” Dave added. “He lived that kind of life.”

Whale Bay artist Xavier Meade paid homage to Chris in a podcast he put together recently for Raglan Community Radio, playing some of the 300-odd songs Chris wrote and chronicling his deep dedication to his craft.

“I was amazed again at his musicianship,” said Xavier. “It was extraordinary.”

Dave recalls Chris playing from the late 1960s at Hamilton coffee bars like the Kontiki Folk Club and Pigeons Late Nite Cafe, where he was very much part of the Kiwi folk scene.

Chris’s big break came soon after when he was chosen to tour overseas with the Julie Felix band as backing guitarist. His solo career took off in London where he wrote the first of his many original songs, London Blues.

Chris was then invited to move to Dublin as musician in residence at Trinity College where a period of musical collaboration and inspiration with like-minded folk – blues and jazz troubadours – followed. His self-titled debut album was released at this time, becoming a highly regarded folk classic, as were two more albums released in the mid-to-late 70s on his return to New Zealand.

Rene Andre remembers Chris performing around this time at Waikato University’s Oranga Cafeteria.

He recalls he was in awe of Chris’s skill as a performer, and of his “exceptional” guitar-playing. As a musician Chris was something of an enigma around campus, Rene adds.

The pair connected and played together later in Raglan where Chris settled with musician and then wife Lynne while they brought up daughter Lora. He released two albums with Lynne in the 1980s, including ‘Together’ which was nominated for a record industry award.

He was involved in the early days of Raglan Radio, and was also a regular at Raglan Musicians Club open mic nights held downtown at Orca Eatery & Bar.

Memories of Chris around this time are often of the quintessential musician carrying a guitar case and wearing a dark, wide-brimmed hat and long coat around town.

Chris’s musical journey took him around the globe playing with folk-blues stars Julie Felix, Wizz Jones and Davey

His songs have been covered by many other artists, including American indie-folk act Fleet Foxes. His song ‘Hamilton’ was covered by the Big Muffin Serious Band who were an act from Hamilton with ties to the Te Pahu-based McGillicuddy Serious Party, which kept Kiwi elections colourful in the 80s and 90s.

He was also a multiple-time Silver Scroll nominee whose songs featured on many compilations throughout the decades.

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Kaumātua connection key to happiness

by Janine Jackson

Atikanga Māori approach to health and wellbeing is providing community and connection for kaumātua across Whāingaroa.

Te Toi Ora ki Whāingaroa is by Māori, for Māori but pou ārahi/facilitator Whiwhi Aspinall says the various outreach clinics and other marae-based programmes are open to all.

“Anyone is welcome; we have pākehā in our kaumātua group and we've had younger people join. It’s a great way of connecting,” she says.

Whiwhi and her mother Verna Tuteao help facilitate the kaumātua groups at Poihākena Marae on Wainui Road and Maketu Marae in Kawhia.

They collaborate with the kaumātua on the activity schedule for the year ahead and base the programme around Kai Pai (cooking nutritious food on a budget), haerenga (trips), wānanga (workshops and learning), and health and wellbeing. The kaumātua also tend a large raised garden patch at the back of Poihākena.

“We cover the different stages of aging and try to recognise the core needs of each age group. There's all that wisdom that sits with our elders. They come from another world and

it's quite cool to have that knowledge mingling between the different ages,” Verna says.

Regular attendees, brothers Dave and Reid Huirama, make the trip from Waingaro to hang out with the group.

“When you’re our age, you need to get out and explore your avenues,” Dave says.

“Meeting people and participating in different things stimulates your mind. Reid is 85 and I'm 83, so we need to get out and have other interests, and not sit back and twiddle our thumbs.”

Also in regular attendance is local physiotherapist Lesley Thornley who is on hand to take care of any mobility issues or to support recovery and rehabilitation

Lesley has connections to Poihakena Marae through her late father Dr Digger (John) Penman who was the local GP from the 1940s through to the late 1960s and was well regarded by iwi.

“Providing physiotherapy services under Te Toi Ora Whāingaroa is a privilege and very humbling. This is an environment which belongs to the people. As such it requires me to practice with humility to honour the tikanga and ensure the values I hold as a practitioner meet the needs of those I

serve. To this end it is an absolute joy to be invited to join the Hauora team,” Lesley says.

Open to anyone, the outreach health clinics are not only a place for people attending to their healthcare needs but they also provide a space to gather and connect.

A doctor and nurse from Raglan Medical attend the clinics which take place every two weeks alternating between Te Papatapu Marae and Mai Uenuku ki te Whenua Marae.

The kaupapa for Te Toi Ora ki Whāingaroa is deeply rooted in tikanga Māori and alongside the western model of health care are rongoā Māori methods of healing such as mirimiri (massage).

A free health screening clinic onsite at Poihākena Marae provides the perfect opportunity for the kaumātua to check up on any health queries they might have. Everyone is welcome to attend the free service.

Run by nurses Maine Tito and Tracey Frew with support by Jackie Poto, the clinic services include diabetes and heart screening, all immunisations, quit smoking support and more.

Te Toi Ora ki Whāingaroa Charitable Trust began its journey in 2020 to meet the needs of whānau struggling with covid and mandatory isolation.

Spotlight on our Sponsors with Raglan Football Club

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Raglan Football Club

We’d like to take a moment to celebrate Adam Ashplant, who’s “a local dad watching and supporting his two boys,” and someone who made a huge impact in 2024 by securing financial support for our Football Club through a generous sponsorship from NZWindows.

On behalf of the RFC committee and the entire club, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to Adam and the team at NZWindows for their incredible contribution to the success of our club.

As General Manager of two manufacturing plants at NZWindows, Adam wears many hats and plays a crucial role in the success of his operations. He leads teams, drives staff development, ensures safety and compliance, and is always looking for ways to improve processes and communication. Adam understands the challenges faced by our volunteer-run local football club, particularly when it comes to securing the funds we need to grow and provide valuable services to our members.

NZWindows, a well-known window manufacturer in Aotearoa since 1990, has been a staple in the building industry, providing top-quality aluminium windows and doors for residential, architectural, and commercial projects. As makers of the Vantage brand of aluminium joinery, they’ve built a solid reputation for excellence. Their sponsorship means the world to our club, allowing us to subsidise kits and sportswear for the amazing coaches and managers who give their time to help the kids prepare for their next game.

The sponsorship also helps us support up-and-coming players by purchasing essential training and game day equipment—things like balls, goals, cones, gloves, and first

aid kits. It’s these contributions that make it possible for Raglan Football Club to continue growing and thriving.

We are incredibly grateful to Adam and the NZWindows team for their investment in our community. Our club now attracts more than 8% of Raglan’s population, and we’re proud to provide a space for people of all ages to come together, stay active, and connect during the colder winter months. It’s a chance for children, parents, grandparents, and whānau to share experiences and build lasting memories.

NZWindows has played a key role in our club’s success, and we’re excited about the future. As more players join, we’ll continue to nurture talent and help them develop their skills as they rise through the ranks of football.

If Adam and NZWindows’ generosity has inspired you and you’d like to support the continued growth of our coastal club, we’d love to hear from you! You can reach

out to one of our committee members or email us at info@raglanfootballclub.nz.

As our club continues to grow, we’re outgrowing Papahua Reserve, and there are many ways you can get involved— whether that’s through planning, strategy, networking, financial donations, coaching, or managing. Every bit helps, and we’re grateful for everyone who pitches in to make football a fun and rewarding experience for our Raglan tamariki. Thank you!

Upgraded mini putt open at Raglan Golf Club

from Raglan Golf Club

It’s been 10 months in the making, but after countless hours of volunteer work, the Raglan Golf Club mini putt is finally ready for action!

The upgrade began with the removal of the original fibreglass greens, followed by rebuilding the hole bases and covering them with astro turf. The revamped mini putt complex now looks more inviting than ever.

Extensive replanting has also been carried out, with expert advice from Dylan

at Karioi Nursery helping to enhance the surroundings.

Funding for the project was a challenge, but thanks to support from Live Electrical, the upgrades were completed within budget.

The 9-hole mini putt course is designed to be fun for kids yet challenging enough for adults.

With prices at $25 for a family of four, $10 for adults, and just $5 for under-5s, it’s an affordable outing for everyone!

Off the tee...

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Raglan Football Club players celebrate a goal in 2024. Image credit: Amy Hanna.

NZWindows at work; Suite: Metro & Residential, Glass: Solux-E, Hardware: Urbo Helix/Urbo D Pulls, Architect: Wallace Architects, Builder: Matthew Palmer Builders.

Raglan Landscape Supplies moves closer to town

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Raglan Landscape Supplies (RLS) is starting the year with exciting changes! After years of customer requests, the business has relocated to its commercial yard in the Nau Mai Business Park, just outside Raglan township.

Tell us about the changes for 2025 for RLS and why you made them happen.

We have owned our commercial yard in Nau Mai Business Park Raglan for a number of years and we were always going to make the transition of relocating our Raglan Landscape Supply business there, it was all about timing. Our customers have been asking us to move closer to town for a long time now; finally in 2025 we are here and they are very happy with the move which makes us happy too!

What will be the benefits of the new location?

Raglan Landscape Supplies is now closer to town in our nice flat, compact commercial yard next to 'like' trade and commercial businesses allowing our customers a better shopping experience with products and services all in one place in Nau Mai Business Park Raglan. Our customers no longer have to drive further out of town to search for their needs, which saves on rising fuel costs as well.

What products and services do you offer?

We supply bulk Garden Mix, Compost, Topsoil, Sand, Driveway Metals, River Pebbles, Lime Chip, Limestone Hoggin, Shell (when available), Pea Metals, Builders Mix, Nugget Bark, Mulches, Playground Chip, Drainage Metals, Crusher Dust, as well as a PLANT NURSERY; Plant Pots and all the bagged Fertilisers. We also have BAGGED Cement, Fast Crete, Compost and Potting Mix, Sheep Pellets, Chook Chow, Layers Pellets, Manetain, Pig Pellets, Whole and Kibbled Maize, Grass Saver, Economy Pellets, Pea Straw and Hay (when available). We stock Nova Flo, Drain and Stormwater Pipes, Culvert Pipes. We stock Railway Sleepers and Firewood. We stock Pavers, Weedmat, Windbreak and Bugnet and supply temp fencing hire plus some new and exciting products - watch this space.

Do you do deliveries?

Yes, we do truck deliveries and also offer customer loan trailers

How do people find you and get in touch?

Ring us 07-825-0577, 021-400106, 0274-211-796, go to our website www.raglanlandscapesupplies.co.nz or our Facebook page or email us raglanlandscapesupplies@gmail.com and tell us about your project needs. HOURS Mon-Fri 8am-4.30pm Sat 9am-4pm

Local solutions for food scraps

Xtreme collects approximately 3 tonnes of food scraps on the weekly kerbside collection which is mixed with garden waste and composted into quality local compost. The majority of the green kerbside bins across town are filled with ‘unavoidable’ food scraps like bones, peelings and coffee grounds This all breaks down over 12 weeks in the compost unit at Xtreme which reaches up to 65 degrees Teaspoons, veggie peelers and bottle lids as seen in the picture below are frequently found when all the food scraps have composted, unfortunately plastic wrappers, cling wrap and fruit stickers are also common and our dedicated zero waste staff do the best they can to handpick these items from the compost before it is recirculated back to our community in bags or bulk scoops

Whether you compost at home, communally or use the residential kerbside collection composting is an amazing reminder of how quickly organic materials like food scrap bins filled with banana peels can turn into rich nutritious compost when we sperate them from landfill where it turns into methane gas It also highlights how different the decomposition process is for metals and plastic and how important it is to prevent these inorganic items contaminating the compost Metal is relatively stable in the compost and easy to pick out but plastic continues to break up into smaller pieces creating tiny ‘ nano particles’ that can be absorbed into the body tissues of animals and ourselves resulting in a multitude of health issues Peeling off our fruit stickers may seem like an inconsequential act, but if you ’ ve ever filled up an apple sticker chart at school or a workplace you’ll see how quickly they amount

Fruit stickers are especially topical because at the end of 2024 the Government made decisions on waste policies including extending the deadline on the phase out of plastic fruit stickers The new legislation required all produce sold in New Zealand use produce labels and adhesive that meet home compostable standards by July 2025, but this has been pushed back 3 years to 2028 Unfortunately, this means relying on producers to willingly drive the change of phasing out plastic stickers, and for households to please continue removing stickers and all other plastic before composting food scraps

If you find your whanau or flat are putting food scraps in the paid rubbish bag why not use the food scrap collection? All rated residential dwellings within the kerbside collection area can use the weekly

collections, even just for items that you might not home compost like meat, dairy, and citrus

Replacement or new food scrap containment (bin and kitchen caddy) can be requested from the Council Office / Library in town at 7 Bow St

Thank you Raglan supporting 8 years of kerbside food scrap collections and to all the home composters, worm farmers and chook lovers also, together we are keeping food scraps out of the landfill and instead circulating this valuable resource locally

Reusable Ready: Your Role at the Raglan Growers Market

From Whāingaroa Environment Centre

As we come together each week at the Raglan Growers Market to enjoy fresh, local produce and support our artisans, it's crucial to recognise the role each of us plays in fostering a sustainable environment Embracing reusable packaging and serviceware is a significant step toward reducing waste and preserving the beauty of our community

Your Role as a Market Patron: Every individual action contributes to a larger impact Here's how you can actively participate:

Bring Your Own Bags and Containers: Equip yourself with reusable containers, jars, bags for your purchases Consider bringing jars or tubs for small produce like berries, or cloth bags for loose vegetables This practice minimizes single-use packaging and reflects a commitment to sustainability

Use Reusable Serviceware: If you plan to enjoy food or beverages at the market, bring your own reusable plates, bowls, utensils and cups Some vendors may offer discounts as a token of appreciation for reducing waste

Understanding the Impact: The prevalence of single-use packaging and serviceware contributes significantly to environmental degradation. By choosing reusables, you're actively reducing the demand for disposable items, thereby decreasing waste and conserving resources

Overcoming Barriers: Transitioning to reusables may require a shift in habits Convenience and accessibility are common challenges, but with collective effort, we can overcome them. Planning ahead by keeping reusable items in your car or bag can make this transition smoother

Community Collaboration: Building a culture of reuse requires collaboration among market organizers, vendors, and customers By working together, we can create a culture of reuse and a system that benefits everyone Join the Movement: Let's make reusables a habit at the Raglan Growers Market. Together, we can celebrate local produce and community while keeping our beautiful Whāingaroa waste-free Share your experiences and inspire others by using the hashtag #ReusableRaglan

The Raglan Growers Market is held from 5-7pm every Friday on Stewart Street

See you at the market, reusables in hand!

EVENTS - Keep up to date with events by heading to: www.whaingaroa.org.nz/events

NEWS - Keep up to date with Xtreme Zero Waste by

www.xtremezerowaste.org.nz/category/news

STEWART STREET HALL

Trees and Power Lines Important information about

Trees and vegetation growing too close to power lines are the major cause of unplanned power outages in the Waikato region, particularly in storms. Overgrown trees can also prevent our crews from repairing equipment quickly and delay the process of restoring power.

Managing vegetation within the WEL network area is a shared responsibility between tree owners and WEL with respective obligations set out in the Tree Regulations.* By working together, we can continue to deliver a safe and reliable power supply to our communities.

* Electricity (Hazards from Trees) Regulations 2003.

Dangers of trees near power lines

If trees or branches come into contact with power lines they can cause damage, widespread outages, and create risk of serious injury or death.

Trees need to be kept at a safe distance from power lines because:

Children who climb trees close to power lines are at risk of serious injury or death.

In severe weather, vegetation can become electrically ‘live’ and may pose an electrocution risk.

Trees or branches can fall during bad weather, damaging power lines and causing outages.

Trees close to power lines may cause electrical sparking, resulting in fire.

Tree roots can grow around underground electricity cables, damaging the insulation and causing power supply failure.

Updated zones

The zones in the Tree Regulations were updated late 2024 to increase the minimum clearances between trees and power lines and a new ‘clear to the sky’ requirement for some trees was introduced.

There are three zones: the (hazard warning) Notice Zone, Cut-back Zone and Growth Limit Zone (GLZ)* with different clearance distances depending on the power line voltage (Table below).

* While the Growth Limit Zone has increased by one metre, WEL may opt to apply the previous minimum clearance until 16 October 2026.

If your tree is growing within the Notice Zone or Cut-back Zone (Tree A below), you may get a notice saying your tree must be cut or trimmed soon because it’s growing too close to power lines.

Should the tree encroach the Growth Limit Zone (Tree B below), you will get a notice requiring it to be cut or trimmed.

Clear to the sky

Dangers of cutting or trimming trees near power lines

Trimming or cutting trees around power lines is very dangerous and requires specialised skills because such work could result in electrocution or serious injury.

Only qualified utility arborists are permitted to trim a tree within four metres of a WEL power line. This is to ensure your safety and the safety of others, and avoid damage to power lines.

Offences and liability

You must respond appropriately if you receive a cut or trim notice for a Growth Limit Zone encroachment.

Failure to comply (without reasonable excuse) with the cut or trim notice, or to advise us at least 3 working days before such work commences, can result in a fine of up to $10,000 (plus $500 per day/part day where the offence continues).

In addition, if WEL’s power lines are damaged because you have not complied with the Tree Regulations, we may be able to recover the cost of repairs from you.

Stay safe

Property owners are responsible for any trees on their property, so it’s important to check trees or hedges regularly and take appropriate action if they do pose a risk.

For more information about the Tree Regulations, check out our website or give us a call.

If you observe vegetation across our network which is close to power lines, please contact us.

In the diagram shown:

1. These distances are from the power line, not the power pole

2. These distances are a minimum and apply in all conditions including high wind

3. In most instances the power lines that go to a house or building are low voltage power lines

4. Power lines that go down a street may be low or high voltage

5. For spans greater than 150 metres additional clearances apply

6. Trees protected by district plans are excluded from the ‘clear to the sky’ requirement

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TIs it time for long term fixed rates yet?

he numbers are in – inflation remains steady at 2.20%, the same as the October figure.

Key contributors to the rise in inflation include rents, council rates, insurance premiums, and airfares. On the other hand, petrol and fruit and vegetables were the biggest downward drivers.

Despite this stability, we’re predicting a 0.50% cut to the Official Cash Rate (OCR) on 19 February, as the economy remains under pressure. This week, we’ve seen minor downward movements in end-user mortgage rates, likely in anticipation of an OCR cut.

Over the Christmas/New Year break, swap rates – the cost of wholesale money banks borrow to fund fixed-rate mortgages – for 1–5-year terms dropped significantly. These drops enabled the modest cuts in mortgage rates. However, last week saw a spike in swap rates, driven by potentially inflationary developments in the United States. This spike eased slightly after President Trump shifted from his inauguration promise of introducing tariffs on imported goods on Day 1 to simply announcing a working group to explore the idea. Perhaps he won’t follow through on everything he says – imagine that!

The "Trump factor" will continue to influence New Zealand’s fixed mortgage rates, making them challenging to predict in the near term.

With a 50-basis-point (0.50%) OCR cut, we don’t expect significant reductions in fixed mortgage rates. A drop of 0.1% to 0.25% is more likely. However, we anticipate the full 0.50% reduction to flow through to floating rates. While the impact on household budgets may be modest, the psychological boost for many will be welcome.

In recent months, most Kiwis have opted for short-term mortgage fixes (6–12 months), which has worked well in a

falling-rate environment. However, we believe the time to consider longer-term fixed rates (2–5 years) is approaching. We’re not quite there yet, but it’s something to keep in mind for later this year.

A key indicator will be when swap rates for 2–5-year terms start to rise. That shift would suggest it may soon be

cheaper to fix for a short term (6–12 months) than for longer terms, a pattern that is typical in New Zealand.

As always, this is our opinion and does not constitute financial advice. We encourage you to get in touch to discuss your personal situation for tailored advice.

Rose Street, Raglan

Saturday 1 February

11.00-11.45am 64 Wallis Street, Raglan

11.00-11.45am 49b Wallis Street, Raglan

11.00-11.45am 11 Government Road, Raglan

12.00-12.45pm 103 Rangitahi Road, Raglan

12.00-12.45pm 8 Te Toki Way, Raglan

12.00-12.45pm 15 Opotoru Road, Raglan

12.00-12.45pm 10A Marine Parade, Raglan By Negotiation

12.00-12.45pm 23 Rose Street, Raglan

1.00-1.45pm 28 Kaitoke Street, Raglan By Negotiation

1.00-1.45pm 23 Cliff Street, Raglan $2.05m

1.00-1.45pm 14B Greenslade Road, Raglan Deadline Sale

2.00-2.45pm 35 Long Street, Raglan $1.79m 2.00-2.45pm 4173 State Highway 23, Raglan

2.00-2.45pm 846 Old Mountain Road, Waitetuna

Sunday 2 February

11.00-11.45am 64 Wallis Street, Raglan Auction 11.00-11.45am 13 Point Street, Raglan By

QUICKFIND Directory:

what’s on

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 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 GROWERS

MARKET, Fridays 5pm-7pm at the Stewart St Hall Lawn.

NZDC - NZS NO.1 AC/DC EXPERIENCE Harbour View Hotel, Fri 31 Jan.

REIKI RUAWAI: THE MESSAGE TOUR | The Yard, Raglan, Friday, January 31 , 8pm.

WAITANGI DAYTOITŪ TE TIRITI WHAINGAROA Thu 6 Feb, Raglan Town Hall 10am2pm

FILM: PACIFIC MOTHER | 7 Feb 2025 | 7.30PM at Solscape

5 Stewart St, Raglan

CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR UPDATES

RAGLAN ART TO WEAR 2025 Entries are invited for 2 shows 7 June 2025 – dazzle with your wearable art and win prizes! $15 entry fee - full details, section descriptions and online entry form available www. raglanartscentre.co.nz/raglan-art-to-wearbiennial/, or pick up a paper form from the Old School office 10-2.

MUSIC AT THE OLD SCHOOL –THURSDAY 30 JAN Rennie Pearson – tunes, songs and stories from Ireland, Scotland and Maritime Canada. Grounded in the Celtic musical traditions, Rennie takes the listener on a journey through history, weaving together tunes and songs and the tales that accompany them to create an intricate and varied show. Eva’s Room, 7.30pm, doors open 7pm. Tickets $25 from www.renniepearsonmusic.com

RAGLAN CREATIVE MARKET – SUNDAY

9 FEBRUARY The best of Whaingaroa food, crafts and art. NEW TIME 9am – 1pm at the Old School, 5 Stewart Street, second Sunday of every month. For more info - www. raglanmarket.com

LIVE AND LOCAL – FRIDAY 14 FEB

A showcase for local performers, from songwriters to comedy. 7.30-9.30pm, doors open 7pm. Under 14 years free, over 14 years $10. Licensed bar and café open.

TAMARIKI CLAY CLASSES TERM 1 2025

FIREWOOD DRY, DELIVERED. Phone 021 0771524. Trailer Load Pine $205, Oldman Pine $210, email:

RANGATAHI CLAY CLASSES TERM 1 2025

A HEARTFELT THANK YOU TO OUR WONDERFUL COMMUNITY

Our hearts are overflowing with gratitude for the incredible support and love you have shown me and my family during this difficult time, I feel blessed to call Raglan my home. This thanks also extends from my family in Italy. Special thanks to the Harbour View Hotel, all Raglan businesses and individuals who have contributed their time, care and donations for our family. Your efforts have touched me to my core and we will be forever grateful. We feel we cannot thank you enough. Every part of the support I receive, be it kind words, encouragement or more, brings me strength in this fight. Thank you Raglan. Much Love, from Valentina, Daniel, Sofia, Dante, Quinn and family.

MOVIES AT THE OLD SCHOOL

ENJOY MOVIES IN AIR-CONDITIONED COMFORT

THE CRITIC (M | 99 mins) Sat 1 Feb 5pm

LEE (M | 117 mins) Sat 1 Feb

REGULAR EVENTS

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 –restarts Feb Mens’ Circle Wed 5 Feb 7pm, then fortnightly Readers’ Book Club Monthly on 4th Friday, 10.30am –restarts Feb Children’s Story and Song Termtime Thursday 10-2 –restarts Feb 11

Door sales 30min prior raglanmovies.co.nz

Contact 825 0023 | www.raglanartscentre.co.nz/

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

council-workshops

COUNCIL COMMITTEES AND SUB-COMMITTEES

Hearing & Deliberations Monday, 4 & 5 November

(Ngarunui

(downstairs)

HOURS:

Gym (32 Bow Street)

Medical Centre (9 Wallis Street)

Police (3 Wi Neera Street)

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,

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.

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