Raglan Police report
From Linda, Raewyn, and Andrew.
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Monday - Friday: 8.00am – 5.00pm Saturday / Sunday - Closed
Afterhours & Public Holidays
Anglesea Clinic provides face to face health services for our patients out of normal working hours and can be contacted on 07 858 0800.
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Healthline can be contacted 24 hours a day on 0800 611 116 for free advice from registered nurses.
In the last two weeks, Raglan Police have received 36 reports, including:
• 5 x Family Harm incidents ranging from family arguments to physical assaults.
• 13 x Dishonesty offences including Burglary (3), Obtain by Deception (Fraud) (3), Unlawfully Takes Motor Vehicle (2), Unlawfully Interferes with Motor Vehicle (2), Thefts from Vehicles (3).
• 8 x Traffic incidents including car crashes (2), Driving with Excess Breath Alcohol (6).
• 2 x Mental Health incidents.
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After-Hours Care for Rural Communities Weeknights 5pm-8am Weekends/Holidays 24 hours 0800 252 672
It is staggering and very disappointing to see the high number of people still driving impaired after drinking alcohol. Do you not understand the danger you pose to yourself and all other road users? How would you feel if you caused the death of an innocent person because you were selfish and drove after drinking? We see the carnage impaired driving can cause, and believe me, those who have taken lives or maimed people do not sleep well at night. How would you feel if it was your family member who does not come home because of an impaired driver’s decision to drive? Don’t do it!
The Waikato District Impairment Policing Team visit rural towns randomly, at all hours of the day and night, focussing on stopping impaired drivers and keeping our roads safe. We welcome their visits to our town.
You have probably noticed the absence of Senior Constable Andrew Murphy who has decided to move
on and is working in the highly challenging area of Child Protection. Andrew is well on his way to becoming a designated Detective and we wish him all the very best as he continues his policing career. It has been a very intense last six months for the remaining two Raglan station members being one person down for so long, but help is coming very soon. We are looking forward to being able to provide a more extensive service to our community.
A big thank you to Constable Alice Cleveland who has often helped out with relieving stints in Raglan to help ease the load on Constable Linda Renton and myself. Cheers, Alice. Next edition, we will introduce you to our new Raglan Police member who will be starting with us next week. In the meantime, stay warm, dry, and please be kind.
Building moved back from sea to save it from coastal erosion
by Edith Symes
Acommunity building much used over the years has been saved recently from the encroaching tide by being shifted back towards the Kokiri centre near the end of Riria Kereopa Memorial Drive.
Once the stage for the Te Ao Marama Festival – last held in 2016 – but now
used primarily as a dojo training centre for martial arts and a wellness hub, the building ended up earlier this year perched only metres from the sea.
Coastal erosion had already taken the site’s original retaining wall made up of wooden poles and concrete slabs.
“Yeah it was gradually going,” concedes Johnny Rickard of the building, now known as The Refinery, from where he
runs daily martial arts classes. Wooden steps leading down onto the beach had long gone, as had fencing wire and the odd matai tree left with exposed roots from the constant erosion.
About all that remains is a plethora of chained-together rubber tyres strewn along the foreshore, which is evidence of earlier efforts to shore up the area and save the building.
Johnny reckons the land has receded about a metre a year over the past 30 years. The site is part of ancestral land taken by the Government during World War ll for use as an aerodrome and which his grandmother, celebrated Maori land-rights activist Eva Rickard, fought successfully to have returned back in the 70s.
While there are a number of communal buildings on site, including Whaingaroa Kohanga Reo, the one-time stage directly backing on to the sea is the only nearcasualty.
The 11x17m facility was revamped in 2015 courtesy of Maori Television’s Marae DIY series. Over a busy four days it was given new walls, floor and roof as well as some carved pou. A bay of the building on the seaward side was also removed because of the threat posed by erosion.
As The Refinery the facility is now used regularly for health and fitness, and is also the base of Whaingaroa Kyokushin Karate Club which Johnny’s father Pablo established back in 1994. Johnny now teaches “the kids of the kids” his father trained two generations ago.
He emphasises the building is “widely used” in the community, including by school groups for performances and the like.
Johnny says Whaingaroa Ki Te Whenua Trust which administers the property, was left with no choice but to take emergency action and move the building before being lost to the sea.
Hamilton-based Prestige Building Removals dropped it onto new piles well back from the beach. The old site has now been levelled off ready to be reseeded, replanted, and restored. Johnny explains there’ll be a bit of a wait now until “the ocean redirects the landline” before scraping back the clay and adding sand to hold new vegetation in place.
Rubber tyres strewn along the foreshore are evidence of earlier efforts to shore up the area and save the building.
Johnny on the now bare plot of land - to be reseeded, replanted and restoredwith the building shifted back towards the Kokiri centre.
Unique online health support visiting Raglan 31st July
For the next eight weeks, DORA Te Waka Matihiko Hauora, a mobile learning centre, will be touring Hamilton and the wider Waikato region helping people join the growing numbers who are benefitting from having online access to their health records.
DORA will visit 11 suburbs in Hamilton City and another 12 towns in the Waikato, including Raglan, promoting the benefits of online access to health information, and helping people use their digital tech such as smartphones or tablets.
Online health services are available to anyone with a smartphone, tablet or computer and internet connection. However, it is up to individual medical practices to determine the scope of services that they can provide; so while the trainers on DORA explain what
is possible, everyone is encouraged to check what their own GPs offer when they sign up.
Pinnacle’s clinical director Dr Jo Scott-Jones said the surge of online health information, including access to our own medical records, highlights the critical need for digital health literacy.
“Like many industries, health is adopting technology to make the flow of information easier, but we don’t want to leave people behind. Anyone interested in getting help with online health services is welcome to visit DORA between 10am and 4pm when DORA is in your area. No booking is needed. Just drop in and our trainers will give you whatever help you need in using your digital devices to connect with online health services.”
DORA is Visiting Raglan 31st July, Community House 10am - 4pm. Call 0800 463422 for more information.
Propeller from Raglan's pioneering launch now on display
from Raglan Museum
There is a new exhibit on the walls of the Te Whare Taonga o Whaingaroa / Raglan & District Museum. It’s a propeller that looks like it came off a World War One aircraft.
Closer inspection and some research reveal it’s the hand-made wooden propeller from the launch, Gaby Glide, owned by Dr Stuart Moore.
Created around 1913-1915 by the local postmaster, G.S. Fuller (Stacey), the propeller is 1.6m from tip to tip and carved from kauri. It was gifted to the museum as part of the Wright family collection
There are no photographs of the Gaby Glide on the Raglan Harbour, but based on further research confirmed by a propeller engineer, it is likely that the prop was mounted on the stern of the boat and its operation was similar to the airboats of the Florida Everglades. It was new technology at the time and perhaps the first of its type in New Zealand. The first flight of the Wilbur and Orville Wright in the USA was in 1902 and Alexander Graham Bell was experimenting with an air/swamp boat, The Ugly Duckling in 1905.
Fuller and Moore were the ideal partners to take on this project.
Stacey Fuller was a skilled engineer who had been a keen cyclist in his hometown, Greytown. When he resigned from the Raglan Post Office in 1920, it was to open the first Garage on a site near the Harbour View Hotel.
Stuart Moore was a keen yachtsman. Born into a privileged family in England, he was a member of the Royal Burnham Yacht Club and a skilled sailor. Together they would have made a great team, using their boating and engineering skills on the Gaby Glide.
The First World War intervened to limit the Fuller - Moore partnership as Dr Moore left Raglan in 1916 to join the Army Medical Corps, serving in France.
Local circus theatre creation rolls out at Town Hall
On August 4th, the town hall will come alive with trees and wheelbarrows as the Rock Bottom Kids Circus Theater Show rolls out for the first time. Thanks to a grant, this family-friendly event promises an original and unique show that humorously explores some of life's struggles: big tasks, boundaries, and staying calm through it all.
This solo show was developed with the help of Creative New Zealand, the Raglan Old School Arts Centre, and a wonderful team including Thom Monckton (Creative Director), Dr. Jeremy Mayall (Sound Design), and Hayley Robertson (Set Design). Nic, the show's creator, aims to tour primary schools and community centers with this production.
The show humorously tackles the pressures of life in a backyard setting, where ‘Doug’ and his wheelbarrow face many challenges from his boss. In the end, Doug's real challenge is learning to calm his mind and ask for what he needs.
“A very important ingredient for clowning is an audience!” says Nic. “After playing around in a room by myself for so long, it is finally time to test this show out and see what works!”
Come join in the fun at the Raglan Town Hall on August 4th at 1 PM (Koha). Intended for kids aged 4-9 (But all ages welcome!). For more information, visit www.blacksheepcircus.co.nz/rockbottom or call 021 022 91038.
Historic hand-crafted propeller from Raglan's pioneering launch, Gaby Glide, now on display at Te Whare Taonga o Whaingaroa.
Get your green on: join the fight against pesky plants
by Whaingaroa Weedbusters
We've all got that friend who's a bit of a pest. They show up unexpectedly, they overstay their welcome, and they hog all the snacks. Now imagine that friend is a plant. That’s right, we’re talking about invasive pest plants. They're the
uninvited guests in the environment and its high time we showed them the door.
Invasive plants sneak into our parks, gardens, nature reserves and roadsides, elbow out the local flora, and wreak havoc on our
ecosystems, altering habitat and food sources for favourite native critters. Who doesn't love seeing Kereru and Tui in their back garden?
But there's good news: you can help do something about it! You don't need to be a superhero or a botanist. All you need is a bit of spare time, a pair of gloves and a desire to give back to Mother Nature.
Why should you care about removing these botanical bullies? For starters, invasive plants cause all sorts of problems. They can reduce biodiversity - the variety of living things, alter soil chemistry and even increase the risk of fire. For example, woolly nightshade grows rapidly, shades out native plants and exudes plant chemicals through the soil to stop other plants from germinating. It's trouble for livestock and can cause breathing problems for humans as it sheds fine hairs when touched. This is multiplying in our environment now, it fruits and flowers at any time of year and the seeds last decades.
Volunteering to remove invasive pest plants is deeply satisfying. It's a chance to make a real difference in your community. You'll have the satisfaction of knowing
that you're helping to protect local wildlife, preserve natural beauty for future generations of people, and keep our beloved Piwakawaka close by.
It’s a great way to meet new friends by bonding over a shared dislike of privet or busting through a patch of climbing asparagus to free the native seedlings beneath. Bonus, the Friends of Kaitoke Walkway also have a steady supply of home baking provided for morning tea.
Spending time in nature with others in a shared goal has positive benefits for your mood and wellbeing. So, while you're giving those pesky plants the boot you'll be doing your mind and body a favour too.
So, what are you waiting for? Grab your gloves, lace up your sturdy shoes and come along and join the green army.
Friends of Kaitoke Walkway meet 1st and 3rd Saturday 9am for 2-3 hours of shared work.
Friends of Wainui Bush Reserve meet Thursdays.
Every little bit helps make a world of difference. For more information, contact: whaingaroaweedbusters@gmail.com
Quilt exhibition brings fabric stash to life
by Janine Jackson
Aquilt exhibition by the Karioi Quilts and Craft group at the Old School Arts Centre pays homage to the late Mavora Hamilton.
A lover of quilting, the former city councillor and Waikato Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive passed away in 2023.
Group coordinator Sue Webber says Mavora was like most quilters and crafters, she had lots of fabric and quilt kits, either waiting to be finished or waiting to be started.
"A quilter's stash of fabric is a future project in the making," she says.
The fabric came into the hands of Raglan Community Arts council treasurer Kay Fong who contacted Sue.
“I met Kay at the Old School car park and we did a fabric deal out of the back of our cars,” Sue laughs.
The quilters donated money to the Old School and the group then did what they do best and created the quilts which will feature in the exhibition.
The quilts will be sold and funds raised will go to the Old School.
There will also be other quilts made by members of the group on display.
The group is holding an open studio Thursday 8 August to demonstrate the art of quilt making.
Primarily a patchwork and quilting group, Karioi Quilts and Crafts changed their name in 2023 from the Karioi Quilters to open the group up to other crafters. New members are always welcome to come along to work on their own projects and learn techniques from a group of very creative craftspeople.
Meetings are held at the Raglan Old School Arts Centre from 10am to 1pm on the second Thursday of every month from February to December.
Karioi Quilts and Craft group exhibition 1-15 August, 10am–2pm
For more information contact Sue on 021 489 944.
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Sue Webber and Brenda Ronowicz showcasing one of their quilts.
Raglan Business Chamber
Raglan Business Chamber is delighted to invite members of the Raglan Business Community to attend our AGM. We have an exciting new proposal for you to consider:
We've put forward a draft Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Waikato Chamber of Commerce to establish a shared membership model between both chambers. Whether you are currently a Chamber member, a member of the Waikato Chamber, or even if you're not affiliated with either yet, we want to hear from all business owners in Raglan. Your input on whether this initiative would benefit you, or how we
can best support your business, is invaluable to us.
This proposal will allow our members to have full access to all of the benefits and opportunities that Waikato Chamber members have, all at our standard Raglan rates. Essentially, for the price of a Raglan RBC membership, you will gain membership to both business chambers.
Join us and share your thoughts. Your feedback is crucial to us. We want to hear your voice - do you believe this shared membership model is worth exploring to help our businesses thrive and expand?
Let us know your thoughts and be a part of shaping the future of our business community info@ raglanchamber.co.nz.
Where: Raglan Community House (Basement Meeting Room)
When: Thursday 25 July, 2024 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Agenda:
Apologies (Lisa James)
Minutes of 2023 AGM (Morgan Morris)
Chair Report (Lisa James)
Financial Statement & (Angela Williams)
Appointment of Auditor
Election of Board members (Tony Mayow)
General Business (Steve Murray)
• Discussion regarding proposed strategic alliance with Waikato Chamber Feedback from the floor
Any Q + As (Lisa James)
Animal Health Column
Microchipping Your Pet
As you have probably heard or noticed in our small town, we’ve had a number of wandering and lost dogs. Thanks to social media and our local vet clinic, we have manged to unite dogs and owners… most of the time.
However, the issue we face at the clinic is not being able to locate or contact owners as soon as possible. This can be achieved by MICROCHIPPING your dog!!
They will automatically be registered here, but you can also register nationwide if you are ever moving out of town. It’s inexpensive and will hopefully avoid any trip over the hill to the Pound.
You can microchip your cat also – renowned for wandering and getting lost when moving house. If found or injured, the vet clinic is the first place to come and find their owners.
$48 or $68 for national register at Anexa Vets .
Rates relief on its way
Financial advice and mortgage management tips with local mortgage advisors, Loan Market - award winning mortgage advisors
Mortgage advisor Brendan Brits. Contact 021 913 302 and email brendan.brits@loanmarket.co.nz
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over 5,000 clients around the country, every day we have multiple discussions with households and businesses reviewing their debt and advising on rate refixing. Over the last 18 months, the key theme of these reviews has been ‘how much more am I going to have to pay on my mortgage?’
A huge amount of money has been sucked out of the economy by higher interest rates. An extra $200 per week in mortgage interest has been common, sometimes a lot more. When a family pays $200/wk more on their mortgage, that’s $200 less they can spend at the shops. That’s $867 less per month.
We’ve been waiting for that to translate into bad economic statistics. It sounds strange, but bad economic news at this point in time is good news in a way. With the economy ‘crumbling’ as several economists have stated last week, this takes the demand for goods and services out of the economy which means that it’s much harder for businesses to raise prices (as people just won’t or can’t pay more).
In the last 10 days, the Performance of Services Index (PSI) which makes up around 70% of NZ’s GDP (Gross Domestic Product – a key measure of our economy) has come back at the worst level we’ve seen in the last 17 years, excepting the periods when we were in lockdown. The Manufacturing Index is similar.
Last week the Consumer Price Index (CPI or ‘Inflation’) came back at 3.3%. This is down from its high of 7.3% in June 2022. The Reserve Bank of NZ (RBNZ) is mandated to keep inflation between the 1- 3% range. Many commentators are now saying the inflation battle has been won and are calling for the Reserve Bank to decrease the Official Cash Rate (OCR) which is one of the key influences on interest rates.
With these things in mind, most economists (even the pessimistic ones) have brought forward their forecasts for OCR cuts, and most are picking the first cut of 0.25% for November, if not sooner, with 4 further cuts in 2025. Interest rates in the United States have quite an impact on fixed mortgage rates here in NZ (as the NZ banks borrow a lot of money from them to fund NZ fixed rate mortgages) and the US Federal Reserve is tipped to start cutting the US base rate soon. The next interest rate decision you make on your mortgage is going to be an important one. Looking at break evens between different rates will give you some perspective and help you make a more educated decision, as will keeping abreast of financial news.
As always, feel free to get in touch or pop into the office on Bow Street to discuss your options.
PS: There’s never been a better time to buy local. If you’re considering purchasing something from Hamilton or online, see if there’s an option to purchase it in
and support our local economy.
WITH ANEXA VETS
Investing in Community
A follow-up with Sue & Donna from Lodge Real Estate with Mike & Adrian from Raglan Medical. We talk about Community, Services, and Big Dreams for Raglan.
By Katie Lowes
Let’s start this article with a massive THANK YOU to Sue and Donna from Lodge Real Estate for the two new defibrillators they invested into our Raglan Community last year.
The two defibrillators were provided as a gift to the community initiated through their friendship with Chris and Shannon, following the passing of their son, and their colleague in real estate Kyle Leuthart.
We featured the defibrillator located at the Raglan Rest Home and Hospital in a previous article, and wanted to follow up with the journey of the second defibrillator in this article.
The second defibrillator was located in the PRIME response car, so we headed down to Raglan Medical to check in with Dr’s Mike Loten and Adrian Wilson. PRIME (primary response in a medical emergency) is currently managed through West Coast Health Charitable Trust. The service is activated when someone
calls 111 and St John staff feel the situation is life threatening and needs an immediate response. Raglan Medical manages these calls during normal working hours and a team of specially trained clinicians go on call to respond outside of normal hours.
Those of us in the community unfamiliar with PRIME funding (myself included!) would likely be shocked to hear that defibrillators are not a standard part of a PRIME car service. In fact, there are many features that could be added to the current Raglan PRIME service that would require special financial resourcing.
There have been numerous cardiac arrests since Sue and Donna gifted these defibrillators to Raglan Medical, specifically associated with the response of this PRIME call-out vehicle. It strengthens their resolve to know that this donation is being used to save lives and is part of a wider drive to improve the systems, processes, and services of our small coastal community. Sue and Donna have lived between Raglan and Hamilton for over twenty years and know too well the need for emergency care in both urban and rural environments.
I spoke with Dr Adrian about the gift of this device to the PRIME response car. He gave insight about the significant lack of funding to a service that most of us (including himself!) would have thought were standard provisions from top down governmental systems; they are not! “Local businesses sponsoring our services are invaluable,” he stated, “we expect this stuff to be top down, but that’s not the case.” Indeed, he promotes the sponsorship of crucial gear such as this PRIME defibrillator and was deeply grateful for Sue and Donna, “Doing this work using innovative and creative ways to support our community”.
In 2023 Sue and Donna were keen to not just provide the defibrillators, but to also offer training so that more of us know HOW to use them in an emergency. The fire station hosted almost 50 of us to do lunch-time training within an hour. Everyone that attended that free course is now one step closer to being confident to use a defibrillator in an emergency situation.
To maintain this traction, Sue and Donna are funding a subsequent training session that will be held at Raglan Medical one evening in early December. This training session will be posted here in The Chronicle when it is confirmed so watch this space!!
If you want to find out more about Raglan Medical and the PRIME response team or if you wish to sponsor the growth of this service: admin@ raglanmedical.co.nz
If you want to learn more about Sue Hall and Donna Southwick check out their socials: @suziehall or send them an email: sueh@lodge.co.nz or donnas@lodge.co.nz
Dr Mike Loten, Dr Adrian Wilson, and Donna Southwick outside Raglan Medical.
The AED (defibrillator) kindly donated to the PRIME vehicle by Sue Hall and Donna Southwick
Update from Raglan Medical
Daniela Reyes
Daniela is originally from Chile and grew up in Australia, she has lived in Aotearoa since 2006. She graduated from the University of Auckland in 2014 having completed a Biomedical Science degree. She is passionate about ongoing education and holds various post-graduate diplomas in Musculoskeletal medicine, Obstetrics & Gynecology and Pediatrics. She is also a qualified Yoga Teacher and is interested in how this Ancient Modality can assist in healing. She is strongly passionate about all forms of healing including wholesome nutritious kai, connecting with and protecting nature, music, meditation, social connection, movement and rest. As a locum GP, Daneila’s days of work will vary.
New Patient Enrolment
We are currently enrolling new patients who live in Raglan and the surrounding rural areas.
New After-Hours Telehealth Service
Ka Ora is our new afterhours telehealth service provider who offer virtual healthcare when our clinic is closed (5pm-8am and 24/7 on weekends and public holidays). The patient fees will be the same as you would normally pay at our clinic.
You can contact Ka Ora by calling 0800 252 672 or by calling our telephone number out of hours and selecting the option to have your call diverted to them.
Ear Clinics (including Ear Suctioning)
Our Nurses are trained to complete comprehensive ear clinics and ear suctioning. The cost of this service is $80.
Skin Checks (Mole Mapping)
We offer dedicated skin check consultations; this involves a full body skin examination using a dermatoscope (a polarised magnifying lens). Photos of any suspicious skin lesions are taken and, when necessary, these are sent to a dermatologist for further assessment.
This appointment takes 30 minutes and costs $170
We also provide minor surgery to remove suspicious lesions, additional charges will apply for the removal of any suspicious lesions unless you are a Community Service Card Holder.
Spilling the beans on Bangers for Breakfast
If you were wondering what all the racket was down the main street on Saturday morning from 7 - 9 am, it was the first Bangers for Breakfast event, put together by local musician and marketer Teresa Michels and DJ hype woman and multitasking mother Sarah Marshall.
So, what’s it all about, you say? Well, the idea is based on a popular morning rave event called "Morning People," which has been a huge success across venues throughout Aotearoa for quite some time now. The reason it’s in the morning? Easy. Getting out of bed reasonably early in the morning is a win, especially on weekends. Doing something that isn't necessarily easy but gets you moving and out of your comfort zone while connecting with other humans is all good for the brain. Starting your day with a morning rave, aka dance, will leave you with higher dopamine levels and likely to feel happier and more motivated throughout the day.
Doing something positive for mental health awareness over the winter is a big driver for the Bangers for Breakfast duo, who hope to make a positive local impact. "It's so important for people to get out of the house and do things that make them feel good and alive over winter. I have an underlying goal with this event, which is to help reduce suicide, starting in Raglan. The goal is that we do not lose one person to suicide this winter. Being active and raising awareness is how we hope to achieve that,” said Teresa Michels.
If you decided to walk past the Town Hall to check out what the high-energy, mysterious music was all about, you would have walked into almost complete darkness and then around a corner to be exposed to a gleaming disco
ball and a rainbow of lights. You would have experienced DJ Gysea charging through a range of genres such as house, funk, disco, and nostalgic morning beats, and singer/songwriter Soulti MC’n and singing morning mantras to raise the vibrations and daily dopamine levels of the adventurous ravers who dared to challenge themselves, get up early-ish to start their day with a morning rave.
Another memorable moment worth mentioning was the skit of “Leaf Blower Meets Frying Pan,” where a whole lot of epic vouchers were given away via a leaf blower to the crowd. B4B attendees were stoked to receive the generous vouchers to their favourite local eateries WYLD,
The Shack & ISO Bistro & Cocktails via the leaf blower cash grab.
As well as walking into a 90s time warp of fresh and funky decor, there were balloons, laser beams, and a Buddha shrine for goodwill. People were met at the door with a free self-serve hydration station, providing high-quality and refreshing lemon/cucumber H2O. After the party was over, and the fog machine had cleared the room, Banger Bagels were whipped up in the kitchen and handed out to those who attended the first of more Bangers for Breakfast to come. From oodles of positive feedback, Bangers for Breakfast will be back in a month, so keep your eyes peeled for details to come!
Raglan Junior Soccer update
by Katie Lowes
We hope all families had a wonderful break. We look forward to the second half of the season which will see confidence and skill sky-rocket in our First Kicks Teams, a competitive edge in the older games, prize giving, and inter-clusters.
Thanks to all who support Junior Football in Raglan.
Recycle Right in Raglan
From Xtreme Zero Waste
We're always looking to the best community zero waste solutions; Whāingaroa has done and continues to do, an awesome job of washing, squashing and sorting recycling However not every town manages waste like us Recycling contamination from dirty or un-recyclable items is a big challenge
This year, national standardisation of kerbside recycling rolled out across Aotearoa Standardising recycling will help divert an estimated 30kg per household of waste from landfill each year For Whāingaroa this means only the below items that are clean from food can be collected at the kerbside to then be bailed and sent to existing recycling facilities:
Glass bottles and jars only, with lids removed and no metal lids in the first crate.
Plastics #1 #2 #5 and aluminium and tin cans in the other crate Tin can lids can be squished inside cans, but no other lids
Cardboard and paper flattened and contained, either boxed between crates or secured under glass crate Stacked cardboard must not be bigger than crate size
Food scraps in the green 20 litre bin, with all scraps in Xtreme Zero Waste starch bags, not loose. Leave a visible note between the lid for more bags.
There are a few extra items we've been xtreme and collected at the kerbside, but collections of these will stop from Tuesday July 30th to support consistency with recycling across Aotearoa. We can still recycle these items if clean and dropped off at the Recycling Wall at Kāhu's Nest:
Clean, stretchy, soft plastic film (clear, without text, labels or stickers, like cling wrap)
Empty aerosol cans
Aluminium tinfoil and baking dishes
Metal and plastic lids
Fisheries NZ proposing to increase commercial catch limits in SNA 8
From Whāingaroa Environment Centre
Tāmure/Snapper are a fish species here in Aotearoa New Zealand and occupy a wide range of habitats, including rocky reefs and areas of mud and sandy bottom Snapper can live for more than 60 years and grow up to 105cm They release many batches of eggs all through spring and summer Snapper fishing on the west coast of the North Island is popular among commercial, recreational, and Māori customary fishers
The development of industrial fishing methods in the late 1800's brought our Snapper populations to the verge of collapse and in 1986 Snapper were introduced into the Fish Quota Management System (QMS) to halt the decline The commercial fishing year for snapper is 1 October to 30 September the following year Snapper 8 (SNA 8) is the second largest snapper fishery in Aotearoa New Zealand, encompassing a large population of snapper and trawl exclusion zones created for protection of the Pototo/Māui dolphin.
If you add up all fish caught in New Zealand waters, commercial fishing accounts for over 90% A 25 cm minimum size limit applies to the commercial catch of snapper in all areas The minimum size limit (MLS) applying to recreational catch in SNA 8 is 27 cm
After a long period of serious depletion, the SNA 8 fishery has shown encouraging signs of recovery since 2005 Fisheries New Zealand has now proposed significant increases in the annual commercial catch limits - ranging from 25% to 62% Since 2010, over 80% of the commercial snapper catch has been taken by trawlers, resulting in a substantial bycatch of species like Trevally, John dory, and Tarakihi due to the method’s poor selectivity To mitigate this, The New Zealand Sport Fishing Council Inc and LegaSea propose transitioning from bottom trawling to more selective longline fishing methods for snapper and advocate for a precautionary approach to sustain our marine resources
Your voice is crucial. We encourage you to submit a brief statement by July 29th outlining your thoughts on the proposal’s impact Send your submissions to FMSubmissions@mpi govt nz and feel free to CC us at envirocentre@whaingaroa org nz Together, let’s safeguard our marine heritage for generations to come.
EVENTS - Keep up to date with events provided by Whāingaroa Environment Centre by heading to: www.whaingaroa.org.nz/events
NEWS - Keep up to date with Xtreme Zero Waste by heading to: www.xtremezerowaste.org.nz/category/news
Open Homes
this weekend with Ray White Raglan
Saturday 27 July
11.00 - 11.45am 2 Point Street, Raglan By Neg
11.00 - 11.45am 44B Cross Street, Raglan
12.00 - 12.45pm 21 Lorenzen Bay Road, Raglan By Neg
12.00 - 12.45pm 21 Bay View Road, Raglan By Neg
12.00 - 12.45pm 102B Greenslade Road, Raglan
12.00 - 12.45pm 5B Sunshine Rise, Raglan
1.00 - 1.45pm 3/25 Rangitahi Road, Raglan
1.00 - 1.45pm 41 Bay View Road, Raglan $2.07m
1.00 - 1.45pm 42 Kaitoke Street, Raglan By Neg
Sunday 28 July
12.00 - 12.45pm 5B Sunshine Rise, Raglan $1.69m
Meticulously
199A Pond Road, Raglan
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Lifestyle Starter
Discover your dream lifestyle in Te Mata! Tucked away in a private setting, this hidden gem offers the perfect retreat for those seeking a sustainable life. All the hard work has been done! Situated on a manageable 1639sqm flat site with peaceful country views, this property is ideal for those wanting to transition from town to rural living. With a thoughtfully designed layout and north-facing aspect, the home boasts a wood burner with wetback, heat pump and HRV system for year-round comfort. The open-plan lounge and dining area seamlessly connect to the generous north-facing deck, perfect for entertaining or relaxing outdoors. The home features three bedrooms, including a luxurious master with direct access to the deck. An additional room serves perfectly as a playroom or fourth bedroom, providing flexibility to suit your lifestyle needs. A separate sun-bathed structure, currently serving as a work-from-home office provides versatility for future use. Completing this property is a spacious workshop and implement shed, alongside a variety of mature fruit trees and a classic homestead garden. Te Mata is renowned for its excellent primary school, Matapihi Kindergarten and warm, close-knit community.Enjoy a relaxed lifestyle with proximity to the buzz of Raglan’s shops, cafes and surf breaks, all while savouring the peace and quiet of your Te Mata farmlet.
Modern Country Living
Step inside the beautiful two-bedroom dwelling
RAGLAN 104
unit, complete with a lounge, kitchenette, and a bedroom. The partially fenced section spans 794m² and has stunning water views as well as private access to the wharf.
The downstairs area is set up as a studio unit, complete with a lounge, kitchenette, and a bedroom. The partially fenced section spans 794m² and has stunning water views as well as private access to the wharf.
Richard Thomson M 027 294 8625 E richard.thomson@pggwrightson.co.nz
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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 Bare Land for Sale
Five sections, 9A, 9B, 9C, 61 and 93 Pond Road, 6,000 - 8,000m², asking $600k
•3956A State Highway 23, 8,002m², asking $750K 337 Te Papatapu Road, 8,000m2, price by negotiation
• 375 Okete Road, 8,000m2, price by negotiation
•565 Okete Road, 8,004m², asking $850K
•3578B State Highway 23, 8,021m², asking $490K
•1517 Whaanga Road, 8,025m², asking $690K
• Two sections, 201 Checkley Road, 8,000m² and 1.6ha, asking $750k
•1597 Whaanga Road, 1.1007ha, asking $690K
•116 Maungatawhiri Road, 1.3164ha, asking $799K
• Te Mata Road, 2.6102ha, price by negotiation
•154 Hills Road, 10.825ha, asking $1.65M
•646 Te Mata Road, 15.0492ha, asking $1.2M
pggwre.co.nz/staff/richard-thomson/current-listings/
162 Checkley Road
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what’s on
FRIENDS OF KAITOKEWALKWAY
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.
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
TE TIRITI O WAITANGI WORKSHOP, WEDNESDAY
July 31st, 9am4.30pm - head to raglannaturally.co.nz for more information.
RAGLAN RAMBLERS, JULY 31, walks start 9am
Wednesdays from James St (near Catholic church) Karamu Walkway north & Karakariki waterfalls - combining the walk at the top of the divi with views and bush, with the walk by the stream in the next valley to the falls in the bush – bring lunch.
KOHA KAI
WEDNESDAYS
MIDDAY at Raglan Community House. CALLING ALL TIME BANKERS! JOIN US FOR OUR MONTHLY SUNDAY TIMES GATHERING. Don’t Be Left in the Dark! Technologies, tips and tricks to help you through the next powercut. When?
Sunday, July 28, from 3pm to 5pm Where? 32 Taipari Ave, Raglan West.
ROCK BOTTOM
5 Stewart St, Raglan
WHAT'S ON
CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR UPDATES
EXHIBITION – 1 – 15 AUGUST Quilts – an exhibition of work by Karioi Quilts and Crafts group. Old School Fundraiser – donated quilts for sale by silent auction. Open daily 10-2, plus visit the quilters at work to learn about their craft Thursday 8 August.
TAMARIKI CLAY CLASSES 6-week programme | Thursdays 1 Aug – 5 Sept | 3.30pm – 5pm | $160 | all materials and firing included | Bookings essential www.raglanartscentre.co.nz/ workshops
RANGATAHI CLAY CLASSES 6-week programme | Mondays 29 July – 2 Sept | 5.30pm – 7pm | $180 | all materials and firing included | Bookings essential www.raglanartscentre.co.nz/ workshops
RAGLAN CREATIVE MARKET – SUNDAY 11 AUGUST 10am – 2pm at the Old School, 5 Stewart Street. For more info - www. raglanmarket.com
NOURISH CLAY HANDBUILDING FOR ADULTS Clay & coffee with Lindy | Fridays 6 –27 Sept | 10am – 12.30pm | $180 RCAC+Clay members $200 RCAC members $220 nonmembers | coffee, gluten-free treats, clay and bisque firing included | Bookings essential www. raglanartscentre.co.nz/workshops
MOVIES AT THE OLD SCHOOL
THE TASTE OF THINGS
(PG | 135 mins) Sat 3 Aug 4.30pm
REGULAR EVENTS AT THE OLD SCHOOL
FIREWOOD DRY, DELIVERED. Phone 021 0771524. Trailer Load Pine $205, Oldman Pine $210, Gum - $215
45 Bow Street, Raglan
Regular Services
• Drop-In Lounge Mon-Fri 9am-4pm
• Low-cost Counselling Low cost and by appointment.
• Budgeting Service (Free) Tues-Weds 9am-4pm.
• Technology Support (Free) Thursdays 3—4pm
• Kupu Cafe(Te Reo) Contact us for more info.
• NA Support Group (Free) Mondays @ 7.00pm
• Probation Services Weds 10am-12pm
• Health Transport Service (Koha) Raglan-Hamilton
• Mon-Fri Bookings essential
• Kickboxing4Youth (Free) 4.15pm Mondays in RCH Basement Room.
• Justice of the Peace Available Weds 1pm-1.30pm
• Toy Library Tues 9am-11am.
Public Notices
Raglan Chamber of Commerce
AGM Thursday 25th
July 2024
To be held at Raglan Community House
Downstairs room at 6pm
All welcome Rsvp: accounts@ raglanchamber. co.nz
THE ROAD TO PATAGONIA (Exempt | 90 mins) Sat 3 Aug 7.30pm
UNSUNG HERO
(PG | 114 mins)
Sun 4 Aug 4.30pm Sat 17 August 5pm
Door sales 30min prior raglanmovies.co.nz
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 Fri, 5pm Mens’ Group Wed 1 August 7pm, then fortnightly
Contact 825 0023 | www.raglanartscentre.co.nz/
LOCATION OF DEFIBRILLATORS IN RAGLAN
Defibrillators can save lives in the event of an accident or medical emergency. Here is where they are located in Raglan.
24 HOURS:
St John Raglan (11 Wainui Road)
St Peter's Anglican Chuch Hall (44 Bow Street)
Raglan Club (22 Bow Street)
Raglan Holiday Park (61 Marine Parade)
The Institute of Awesome (5B Whaanga Road)
The Hut Rangitahi (29 Rangitahi Rd)
Poihākena Marae - Yellow Cabinet (222 Wainui Road)
Raglan Rest Home & Hospital (29 Manukau Road)
Raglan Surf Life Saving Club (Ngarunui Beach) outside wall of the club (downstairs)
WORK HOURS:
Raglan Gym (32 Bow Street)
Raglan Medical Centre (9 Wallis Street)
Raglan Police (3 Wi Neera Street) Xtreme Zero Waste (186 Te Hutewai Road)
Raglan Coastguard (Raglan Wharf)
Camp Raglan (578 Wainui Road)
e-Coast Marine Consulting (18 Calvert Road)
This info can be found on https:// aedlocations.co.nz/ or the AED app. You can download it for free on your
• Raglan Maori Wardens Tues 9.30am-3.30pm
• Family Court Navigators By appointment. Contact Raquel 0272598775
• Enabling Good Lives Rachel Jowsey from Enabling Good Lives (supporting families with disabilities) is with us the last Friday of each month. Drop in to arrange an appointment.
Please contact us for more information Ph: 825 8142 info@raglancommunityhouse.org.nz www.raglancommunityhouse.org.nz
Spoil yourself with views
It is rare to find a home in Raglan that offers such a choice of fantastic views of the Raglan harbour and bar, east over Kaitoke Bay, south to Mt Karioi and more. The house is bright and airy with high ceilings, 4 large bedrooms, 2 lounges, 2 full bathrooms and 3 toilets, perfect for accommodating a large multigeneration family when they visit. Downstairs is the open-plan lounge, dining and kitchen, opening into the conservatory, a large bathroom, an extra toilet and 2 large bedrooms. Upstairs is another lounge, master bedroom with dressing room and ensuite, another bedroom and smaller deck.
Views, trees and privacy
This is a must-see opportunity to purchase a beautiful section in Norrie Avenue. Sections on the eastern side of the one-way bridge don't come to the market very often. A section with views over Kaitoke Bay with private access to the Kaitoke walkway and no restrictive building covenants is pretty much the trifecta so call us today to arrange a viewing and get excited about creating your dream abode.
Crarer
Best view of the Bridal Veil Falls, hands down. The Newton Homestead was originally positioned in the very best location to capture the very best views of the Waireinga, Bridal Veil Falls and her surrounding reserve and to this day she arguably still retains this honour. Of lesser and more common views this area offers, the Homestead provides generous vistas out towards, Aotea, Kawhia and onwards to Albatross Point as well as the ever changing and somewhat moody Mt Karioi. The homestead was built in an era of practicality when timber was cheap and 'big bones' were the norm, with separate Kitchen/ Dining, a ginormous Lounge and 4 bedrooms.
Mark Crarer M 027 433 6083
RGL165650 Debbie Crarer M 027 253 6344
Raglan 49 Norrie Avenue
Raglan 112B Newton Road
Raglan 49A Norrie Avenue