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Issue #763

23rd June 2022

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Wayne Trott and Christine Walters are off to the International Va’a Federation World Sprint Championships in Britain this August. Image thanks to Jwan Milek.

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aikato District Council has received an ofﬁcial application to hold stages of the World Rally Championship in the Raglan and Te Akau areas on September 30.

As part of the application process, there is a proposal to temporarily close a number of roads in those areas that would allow the Open 9am - 7pm Wed - Sun event to take place. Phone orders welcome! Closed Mon - Tues *Fish & Chips* The details of these proposed closures are *Burgers* Papahua Domain *Weekly Specials* as follows: The store with a lot more 07-825 8761 Whaanga Coast Special Stages Waimaori Rd, Matawha Rd, Tuturimu Rd, Serving honest Ruapuke Rd (from Tuturimu intersection), This space could be yours. local & good food Email the Chronicle more details. and Whaanga Rds on Tuesday September Openfor 7 days 8am - 4pm 27 (reconnaissance*) from 9am to 12 noon info@raglanchronicle.co.nz Cnr Bow St & Wainui Rd and on Friday September 30 from 6.30am to 07-825 0027 4.30pm. Te Akau South Special Stages Open 7 days a week Ruakiwi Rd from Te Akau Rd intersection, Fish from 10am 'til n’ 7pmChips Mangiti Rd and Te Akau South Rd until Te 92 Wallis St The Wharf Group Bookings Akau Rd and Te Akau Coast Rd intersection 07-825 7544 Inside/Outside Seating on Tuesday September 27 (reconnaissance) from 11.30am to 3pm and on Friday 92 Wallis St - 07 825 7544 September 30 from 8am to 6pm. Open from Te Akau North Special Stages Open for Dinner Thursday to Tuesday Te Akau Coast Rd, Matira Rd, Dixon Rd Fri & Sat 9am - 11pm and Waimai Valley Rd from intersection from 5:30pm 021 198 7983 with Dixon Rd on Tuesday September 27 248 Wainui Rd | 07 825 8233 Breakfast/Lunch 7 Days (reconnaissance) from 12.15pm to 3.20pm Open 7 Days a Week From 9am and Friday September 30 from 9am to 7pm. Open Morning Noon and Night Organisers have also proposed to close Treat yourself and call Raglan’s main street on Friday September Open 07 825 00107 Days 43 Rose St thewharfk itchenbar.co.nz From 9:30AM Mon-Fri 30 from 10am to 5pm to host an opportunity 07 825 0010 and 9AM Sat and Sun for the public to get up close and personal with World Rally drivers in a festival-type Waterfront dining 43 Rose St indoor Open 7 and Daysoutdoor seating atmosphere. HARBOUR VIEW 07 825 0010 Restaurant | Live Music | Bar An important part of the process is public HOTEL Raglan 07 825 8010 feedback on these proposed closures. 14 Bow Street harbourviewhotel.co.nz That feedback will be taken into consideration by Councillors when making Open7 Days 7.30am - 9pm

ver the last two weeks in the Raglan area there have been eight family harm incidents, four a decision on whether to approve the thefts, two further drink driving application or not. prosecutions and one vehicle The public can lodge their support for, or crash. opposition to, the proposed road closures by going to www.waikatodistrict.govt.nz/ wrc2022 and filling out a feedback form by 5pm on July 8. Or written feedback can be sent to World Rally Championship Proposed Road Closures, Waikato District Council, Private Bag 544, Ngaruawahia, 3742. While the public consultation is happening, organisers are working on more detailed documents such as Traffic Management Plan, safety management plan and stakeholder management plan which are submitted to Council for review and form part of the consideration for whether the application is approved. Should the application be approved, a bond would be required so that any repairs and maintenance of the used roads would come at no cost to ratepayers. A pre- and post- inspection of the roads would take place and grading of the roads would take place as soon after the event as possible. In the months leading up to the event, organisers would communicate extensively with residents of affected roads, and alternative routes for through traffic would be finalised and clearly identified closer to the time of the event. (*Reconnaissance is common in World Rally Championship events where drivers are able to drive the stage before the competition to create their own pace notes for the event. Maximum speed during reconnaissance would be 80kmh and residents would be able to travel in the same direction as rally cars during reconnaissance closures.)

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It is pleasing to see a massive reduction in theft over the last two weeks, but please do keep vigilant. Do what you can to keep your belongings safe and secure. Don’t make it easy. On that note - please ensure children and young persons are reasonably supervised; if they are not, they will be picked up and taken home or taken to another suitable place (s48 Oranga Tamariki Act 1989). Too often we are ﬁnding young people roaming the streets at all hours; this is often a care and protection issue and is often linked to crime which does, and has been, hurting our community. If you hold a ﬁrearms licence, you are required by law to update your address every time you move. It is never too late, and you can do this by phone or online. It is better to update your address now than be found out which would inevitably result in a breach and a potential revocation of your licence. Drive to the conditions - be especially careful at this time of year with sunstrike. Sunstrike is more likely to occur because the sun is lower in the sky. Keep your windscreen clean inside and out, wear sunglasses and use your sun visor. If you encounter sun strike, slow down carefully and pull over off the road safely if you cannot see. Enjoy the long weekend, be safe, and look after one another. Thank you Andrew, Linda, and Raewyn.

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Para paddling duo off again on international medal hunt by Edith Symes

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Left image: Christine Walters, left and Wayne Trott with their training waka in the background. Right image thanks to Jwan Milek

nother overseas “adventure” awaits Raglan West para paddlers Christine Walters and Wayne Trott, who are on course to represent New Zealand at the International Va’a Federation World Sprint Championships in Britain this August. The pair will be part of a 12-strong para team made up of waka ama competitors like themselves who swear by the sport of outrigger canoeing as beneﬁcial both physically and mentally to their recovery from long-term injuries. They will be competing in three team and two single races each. Wayne will also race with other para entrants in a master men’s team in the club sprints, competing in three distances. Christine and Wayne have twice brought back IVF medals from Tahiti – two silvers from the world distance champs in 2017, when they were new to outrigger racing, and two golds and two silvers from the world sprint champs a year later. And while they never got to compete in a third IVF world champs in Hawaii in 2020 – the event cancelled because of Covid-19 – Wayne was in the medals again last year when he was part of the Whaingaroa open

mixed team which won gold at the Waka Ama Long Distance Nationals in Picton. “It’s just another adventure for us,” the 59-year-old grandfather of nine who’s lived most of his life in Whaingaroa, told the Chronicle. Nevertheless he was clearly excited at being selected to represent New Zealand on the other side of the world, and be part of the para team again. Wayne is currently training in a V1 ‘Tai Tahi’ – designed and built locally by Conan Herbert – which is on loan to him because, he explains, this is an exact copy of the waka used for single races at the worlds this year. Moulds are sent overseas to be built to the speciﬁc design, Wayne adds, to ensure an even playing ﬁeld. “Then it comes down to your ability.” Christine too – who at 54 and, like Wayne, has never been to the UK – is super-excited six weeks out from the big event, but admits that training camps at the likes of Okere Falls near Rotorua have been hard work from which it takes a couple of days to recover. She is unable to bend one leg because of having no knee after a motorbike accident with Wayne 34 years ago. So not only must Christine paddle with that leg outstretched

but she also has less paddle power because the large latissimus dorsi muscle from the shoulder area was removed years ago to ﬁll her knee cavity. Wayne – who has a below-the-knee prosthetic which makes walking “hard to do” – was coaxed into the sport by local carver-cum-paddler Aaron Kereopa who has supported him with his paddling over the years. Wayne in turn encouraged Christine into the sport, and the couple have never looked back. “It’s an awesome sport, culture and camaraderie to get into, as well as an opportunity to see different places around the country (and the world),” says Wayne. “There are some beautiful spots, and you meet people who are passionate about ﬁtness and health.” Financially the couple are stoked with assistance from both the Raglan Lions Club and LJ Hooker Real Estate. “We are getting there slowly and would be grateful for any support from the community to help us out via a Givealittle page,” says Christine. Also racing in the world sprints – at Dorney Lake in Windsor from August 8 to 16 – will be locals Conan Herbert and 16-year-old Kaitawhiti Kereopa.

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Half marathon to raise money for I Am Hope

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visit to Whāingaroa/Raglan always leaves me feeling humbled and inspired. A few weeks ago I was able to spend time with the wonderful people at Xtreme Zero Waste and the Karioi Project as well as catching up on the Whaingaroa Raglan Affordable Housing Project (WRAP).

In just 10 years the Karioi Project have 350+ local volunteers checking over 100kms of trap lines and have had 30 Ōi chicks successfully fledged in the last 4 years! A fantastic example of how local knowledge, relationships, and sheer commitment and hard work pays off. Hearing how the team at Xtreme Zero Waste are diverting 75% of waste that would normally fill up our landfills and return it to the economy as useful resources, in a truly circular fashion, is a story of success that becomes a story of hope for other communities around the motu. This government is committed to transforming the way we think about waste and have proposed a new waste strategy that is expected to be in place mid-2022, which includes new legislation being introduced in 2023 and investing in waste infrastructure. It’s inspiring to see the Raglan community leading the way in environmental restoration and sustainability and I look forward to seeing your wisdom being shared across other areas of work. Submissions are currently open for the Emissions Reduction Plan (close Monday 27 June) and the National Policy Statement for Indigenous Biodiversity exposure draft (close 21 July). We are committed to reducing Aotearoa’s emissions and protecting our unique ecosystems and species like the Ōi (Grey Faced Petrel) and I would encourage the people of Raglan to have your say in creating a low-emissions and climate-resilient future.

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ocal duo Anneka O-Neill and Kate Sandwell are training to run a half marathon to raise awareness and fundraising for youth mental health.

Tell us about the event you are doing? We are taking part in the Mount Maunganui half marathon to raise awareness and funds for youth mental health. How did you come up with the idea? We have both witnessed first-hand the effects of mental health and suicide in our community and know how important it is to create more awareness around mental health. We are both big believers in moving the body for mental health so thought it was fitting to train and complete a half marathon not only for the physical challenge but the mental challenge too. Why is it a relevant issue in our community to shed light on? The statistics for youth self harm and suicide in New Zealand is the worst in the OECD. It's a huge problem for our young people and we need to find a way to help our youth. People are quick to blame the health system for letting our youth down but we think it is much more than that. We think as a community our behaviour needs to change.

What do you hope to achieve? We hope to not only raise money for mental health but to create more awareness in our community. We hope to change people’s behaviour towards others and to let others know that talking about your mental health is not a sign of weakness but a sign of courage. How is your training going, do you both keep ﬁtness up in daily life? Training is going good; we are both pretty active in our daily lives and it has been so cool to get toots and waves from people supporting us while we are out on our runs; it really does help us to push harder and remember the reason behind our training How can people help and support the fundraiser? We have started a “give a little” page to help raise money for the I AM HOPE foundation, which provides services to young people who may be struggling with mental health. If you can donate, please go to the link, otherwise just share the word. Pick up the phone and check in on a friend or family member you haven't heard from in a while and let them know you're there for them To donate to the cause, head to https://givealittle. co.nz/fundraiser/mount-maunganui-halfmarathon-for-mental-health/ or scan the QR code above with your phone.

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Māmā Mihirangi and the Māreikura

Matariki ki Whāingaroa A time to remember, to give thanks to the environment, and to plan for the future. Denise Reynolds

ki Whāingaroa! THE LIBRARY END OF BOW ST WILL BE CLOSED TO TRAFFIC AND IF RAINING THE EVENT WILL BE HELD AT TOWN HALL

elebrate Matariki this weekend with Māmā Mihirangi & the Māreikura live at the Yard Music Café & Venue. Mihirangi leads the ﬁerce all-female Māori world-roots production, Māmā Mihirangi and the Māreikura. This show represents the virtues of feminine power with performances of women’s haka, mau rākau, traditional weaponry and Māori martial arts combined into a contemporary cultural performance that is informative, inclusive, empowering and truly inspiring. Internationally renowned artist Mihirangi also brings us her latest song, straight from the heart. ‘WALK TOGETHER’ is Mihirangi’s medicine, a healing journey that inspires the empowering effects of the support of community, reminding us that the common fabric of society is humanity.

JOIN US this Matariki Weekend for an evening of connecting and sharing with live music from local musicians, storytelling, food stalls and entertainment all supporting Matariki. Bring warm clothes, a blanket or chair for a picnic and any hand-crafted lantern!

‘Walk Together’ intimately draws you into an anthem made for Matariki. Produced utilising talent close to Mihirangi’s heart, performed by her whānau members and kapa haka experts ‘Kaihaka’, the voices of kinship and Children bring the messages of this anthem home, calling for us all to unite. The haka “Whakamana”, is aptly featured as the song's bridge and “is written to reinforce the enduring and everlasting power of community.” It celebrates and challenges us to uplift ourselves and empower others, to actively demonstrate manaakitanga, and to take care of each other’s mana (power & prestige). This song and haka are for all people, to reset our hearts and minds, calling us to reunite and remember the importance of others and community...” says Mihirangi. Māmā Mihirangi & the Māreikura: Saturday 25 June at The Yard - doors open 7pm. Tickets from www.ticketspcae.nz or at door.

Event Details:

OPENING AT 4PM - Matua Sean Ellison MC - Reiki Ruawai PŪRAKAU - STORYTELLING - Ngaronoa Renata - spoken word and Taonga Puoro, traditional instruments LIVE MUSIC - Ako Learning Collective - youth musicians and Matariki Kaiwaiata - Vince, Tux, Nikau and Tukana FIRE SPINNING PERFORMANCE - By Raglan artists CHILDREN’S STORYTELLING & ART INSTALLATION - Sioux Swann OPEN MIC SPACE - Songs or spoken word PURAPURA WHETU - REMEMBRANCE SPACE by Raglan Area School - Joe Rao and RAS rangatahi FOODSTALLS - Kaumatua Group, Raglan Lions, Community Kai by Jono WEC AROHA SEED STALL

This event is both zero-waste and alcohol-free. Visit FB Event: Matariki ki Whāingaroa for updates. Email: info@raglannaturally.co.nz

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Inspiring Matariki - A multimedia project for young artists

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Waikato District Libraries - Matariki Online T-Shirt & Poetry Competition

TUESDAY 21 JUNE

Matariki Lantern Making

SATURDAY 25 JUNE

Matariki Solstice at the Old School

SATURDAY 25 JUNE

MĀMĀ MIHIRANGI & the Māreikura Music at the Yard Cafe & Venue

Matariki in Whaingaroa is proudly supported by:

Matariki themed after school art classes for kids. Mondays 3.30-5pm. www.raglanartscentre.co.nz/workshops.

This year they are challenging you to write a Matariki poem, and design a T-shirt that reflects what Matariki means to you. Visit the Raglan LIbrary for more info.

Matariki lantern making at the Raglan Library from 4pm. All materials provided. This is open to all and no booking required - just turn up.

Music, food, interactive art exhibition and more! From 6-9pm, free entry, koha for music. For more details email info@raglanartscentre.co.nz

SUNDAY 26 JUNE

Raglan Matariki Creative Market

SUNDAY 26 JUNE

Matariki ki Whāingaroa Community Event

30 JUNE & 2 JULY

Matariki Bowl Painting

2 JULY & 17 JULY

Movie Screening: WHETŪ MĀRAMA: BRIGHT STAR

Additional Matariki market from 10am to 2pm. Email or message Deb if keen to have a stall or perform: market@raglanartscentre.co.nz

End of Bow St from 4pm to 7pm. Music, entertainment, artists, storytelling and activities all supporting Matariki. Join us for an evening of connecting and sharing.

Decorate a pre-made bowl with food-safe glazes – awesome hands-on fun, no artistic skill necessary for this workshop to be enjoyable and successful! Suitable for everyone aged 12+. Session 1: From 30 June 6-8pm Session 2: 2 July, 10am-12noon - bookings essential - book online www.raglanartscentre.co.nz

Whetū Mārama – Bright Star is the story of Sir Hekenukumai Ngaiwi Puhipi, aka Hek Busby, and his significance for Māori in rekindling their wayfinding DNA and for all New Zealanders in reclaiming our place as traditional star voyages on the world map.

Sharing events happening in our community.

Mānawa maiea te putanga o Matariki Mānawa maiea te ariki o te rangi Mānawa maiea te mātahi o te tau Hail the rise of Matariki Hail the lord of the sky Hail the New Year.

ow was the public holiday set, given there are varying factors as well as differing tribal practices? According to Dr Rangi Matamua, it was the common themes such as the Tangaroa phase of the lunar month, the Pipiri method, where they agreed to celebrate the Māori New Year and Matariki. It has been Fridayised. So the closest Friday to the astronomical date is marked for our national celebration. It will shift accordingly. The decisions are made by the Matariki Advisory Committee made up of Dr Ruakere Hond of Taranaki, Hoturoa Barclay-Kerr from Waikato, Dr Pauline Harris of Ngāti Kahungungu, Victoria Campbell from Ngai Tahu; Jack Thatcher of Tauranga, Rereata Makiha from the far north and Te Arawa, as well as Dr Rangi Matamua, from Ngai Tuhoe. Taking place from the library end of Bow Street through to the Wainui Road corner, Matariki ki Whāingaroa will be our ﬁrst big community event in 2022. Starting from 4pm the opening ceremony by Matua Sean Ellison will include karakia, followed by a silent period of remembrance. We will pause to consider what we hope the forthcoming year will bring. MC Reiki Ruawai with supporting MC's, Councillor Lisa Thomson and DJ Craig Mitchell, a Raglan Naturally Trustee, will hold your attention throughout the afternoon into the night. There

is a programme of musicians, entertainment, storytelling, ﬁre performers and free mic space for adlib talent. We welcome everyone to come down to share and reconnect as a community. Wrap up warm. Bring a cushion or your own chair. Pack a picnic, or buy kai from the food choices available. This event came about through the collaboration and contribution from Whāingaroa Environment Centre, Raglan Lions Club, Raglan Naturally and the wider Whāingaroa community. The thoughts, ideas and kōrero started late last year, grew in the early months of 2022 and became a reality in March. Now that we have arrived at Matariki, which begins in the month of Pipiri (June and July) into the lunar phase of Tangaroa, the excitement is growing.This year is the ﬁrst national public holiday celebrating Matariki. Throughout Māoridom, there is excitement of a holiday acknowledging Māori traditional and cultural practice that we can all share in. If weather isn’t suitable for an outdoor event, the Raglan Town Hall, further up Bow Street, will be our indoor venue. Whatever happens, the event promises to be entertaining for all. The working group will announce a change in venue on Friday 24 June through social media, Raglan Community Radio, emails and phone calls. For information about Matariki check out these links or just type Matariki into your browser search • https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=TbR78Jd1nGU • https://www.twoa.ac.nz/hononga-stayconnected/te-iwa-o-matariki • https://www.tepapa.govt.nz/discovercollections/read-watch-play/matarikimaori-new-year A road closure will be in place on Bow Street, from corner of Wainui/Bow to corner of Bow/ Wi Neera, both sides of street. Sunday 2.00pm -8:30pm. Queries to info@raglannaturally.co.nz

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Congestion at school, CBD security and World Rally discussed at Raglan Community Board meeting L

ocal school bus driver Peter Hurst brought up the issue of trafﬁc congestion at Raglan Area School during pick-up and drop-off times at the recent Raglan Community Board Meeting held this week at the Town Hall supper room.

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With a narrow road exacerbated by a deadend street, peak times at the school entrance can be a hair-raising experience with lots of cars and kids, especially for bus drivers trying to navigate the road safely. Cr Lisa Thomson who is also Raglan Area School Board of Trustees Chairperson said that congestion on Norrie Ave and Whitley St during school drop- off and pick-up hours was an issue the school had been trying to address for some time. While school closures and Covid-19 had caused major disruptions implementing changes over the past two years, Lisa says that the PTA are currently looking at ways to encourage students to walk to school. “We’ve been looking at alternative options like encouraging parents to drop kids off at the BP or Joyce Petchell park or Stewart St and getting them to walk from there,” said Lisa. “I’d also advise people to avoid congestion on Norrie Ave and Whitley Street around the start and close times for school. I usually avoid those areas between 2.30 and 3.10 in the afternoon and 8.30 and 9.10 in the morning.” Police Talk About CBD Security Senior Constable Andrew Murphy and Terry Johnson, a camera specialist from Secure Net, presented an update about CBD security and cameras. After reviewing existing cameras and looking for ways to keep costs low, police are proposing that businesses and local groups collaborate to create a network of cameras to cover areas in the CBD. An additional security camera covering the walkbridge was proposed as well. Upgrading the entire system would be a large cost which would need to be fundraised but a cheaper solution would be to use existing networks of security cameras owned by businesses and individuals. A suggestion to place an Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) camera at Te Uku was also proposed. This camera would be used to capture suspicious vehicles entering or leaving the area and could be used to track suspects after a crime has taken place. “How can we work together and collaborate for security in the CBD? How can the council support? Who will be responsible for maintenance? These are all areas where we have to work together,” says Lisa. World Rally Road Closure Application The council has received an application from the World Rally organisers to close a number of roads for their rally. The road closure information is below: Whaanga Coast Special Stages Waimaori Rd, Matawha Rd, Tuturimu Rd, Ruapuke Rd (from Tuturimu intersection), and Whaanga Rds on Tuesday September 27 (reconnaissance) from 9am to 12 noon and on Friday September 30 from 6.30am to 4.30pm. Te Akau South Special Stages - Ruakiwi Rd from Te Akau Rd intersection, Mangiti

Rd and Te Akau South Rd until Te Akau Rd and Te Akau Coast Rd intersection on Tuesday September 27 (reconnaissance) from 11.30am to 3pm and on Friday September 30 from 8am to 6pm. Te Akau North Special Stages - Te Akau Coast Rd, Matira Rd, Dixon Rd and Waimai Valley Rd from intersection with Dixon Rd on Tuesday September 27 (reconnaissance) from 12.15pm to 3.20pm and Friday September 30 from 9am to 7pm. Organisers have also proposed to close Raglan’s main street on Friday September 30 from 10am to 5pm to host an opportunity for the public to get up close and personal with World Rally drivers in a festival-type atmosphere. The road closure application is now open for community feedback on the Waikato District Council website. Lisa encourages everyone to provide their thoughts whether it’s a ‘yes’ or ‘no.’ Feedback closes at 5pm on July 8. In previous years there has been opposition from residents of Ruapuke and Whaanga Rd with concerns around the road quality and impact on residents. However Lisa said: “There is overwhelming support for the rally from Te Akau residents so every community is different. There are lots of pre- and postdiscussions going on with the organisers. The road quality must be in good condition for the residents in a timely manner after the event.” Cyclist Safety With an ever increasing number of people cycling on the roads, risks of cyclists vs vehicle incidents are increasing. “Our roads aren’t designed for cycling but we can encourage cycling by reminding people to be mindful of what’s happening on the road around them,” said Lisa. While bicycles are technically vehicles that can use the road, Lisa says that taking alternative routes can make your trip much safer. For example, if you are cycling to town from Raglan West, taking the Marine Parade road and going over the walkbridge can be a safer route than cycling on Wainui Rd. Work is currently underway to upgrade the footpath from Poihakena Marae to Rock-it and the footpath around Karekare Ave is getting widened to the width of a shared walkway and cycleway. Other paths are unable to be widened due to the cost and signiﬁcant infrastructure upgrades that would need to be undertaken. The Raglan Community Board will meet to discuss a new pedestrian crossing outside ORCA and the car stops outside SuperValue. In the coming weeks the council are expected to present a new design for the upgrade to the Wi Neera footpath leading to the walkbridge. Discretionary Fund - The board has approved funding to cover the print cost for the Mental Health Toolbox by Ruby Gibbs. The Whāingaroa Environment Centre have also returned unused funds from the cancelled Maui Dolphin’s Day. Community Groups can apply to the discretionary fund by contacting the chairperson Gabrielle Parson at gparsonraglancommunityboard@ gmail.com

Whāingaroa Raglan Information iHub

Raglan Business Chamber A message from the chamber

he Raglan Business Chamber works on your behalf to connect businesses both locally and beyond.

hilst the tourism sector worldwide has been hit hard due to the Covid pandemic, the Raglan Information iHub continues to be a space connecting visitors with our community. Raglan has not seen many new international tourists over the past year or so but Kiwis have been travelling and making the most of seeing NZ and including Raglan as a destination spot. Pre-Covid days back before March 2020 the iHub was welcoming over 23k visitors per year through its doors. This figure does not include phone calls or email queries. Whilst visitor numbers have dropped significantly the iHub continues to welcome over 5,000 visitors annually which includes lockdown periods for NZ and the Waikato. Going back with a bit of historical information the Raglan i-SITE and Museum reception, which had been funded by Waikato District Council (WDC) and Waikato Enterprise Agency (WEA), closed on 30 June 2020 due to funding shortages. With a large gap left in the community and everyone recognizing the importance of having an information centre available for the community, The Raglan Chamber of Commerce picked up the baton and along with a working group including representatives from Raglan Museum, Raglan Community Board, Raglan Naturally, Ngāti Māhanga and the Waikato District Council, the Raglan Whāingaroa iHub was formed in July 2020. The vision was to create an iHub connecting visitors with our community, to provide a knowledge hub for the local community, and to ensure a range of experiences to showcase our people, our landscape, our stories, and our place was made. The iHub also aligns with the Raglan Naturally Community Plan which is to have oversight on the visitor economy in our community and provide strong leadership in the future development of tourism in the Raglan Ward. The newly formed Raglan iHub opened its doors officially 1st April 2021 and, with the assistance from an incredible team of volunteers, have managed to keep the doors open during a pandemic. The iHub is governed by the Whāingaroa Raglan Destination Management Organisation (WRDMO) with Jacqueline Anderson appointed as the new manager for the Raglan iHub. As the centre continues to move ahead in these challenging times, the focus is on re-igniting tourism and to stimulate a shift towards a regenerative, low carbon, productive tourism sector as we all work towards a rebuild following on from the Covid-19 pandemic. The iHub is really excited to be a part of this for the community and have a few key iniatives in place such as: • Supporting Raglan Local Energy who provide an easy way for the community to buy, sell and gift clean, local energy • Working alongside and supporting Whāingaroa Environment Center and the Raglan Growers Market as they create a flourishing market where local growers can bring

Raglan iHub Project Coordinator Anna Fisher. homegrown produce to the wider community, strengthening community food resilience • Providing an iHub retail space for creative Raglan Artists to sell local art, food, upcycling and produce • Sharing iHub space with the Raglan Naturally team every 3rd Thursday of the month A key piece of new research is currently underway working alongside our local accommodation providers as we aim for a better understanding of what we have. With Covid-19 we know that many accommodation and tourism operators have been impacted. We no longer know what we have available or what our local capacity is. We are currently undertaking a comprehensive stocktake of accommodation providers to determine capacity, economic beneﬁt of accommodation providers to the Raglan economy, as well as types of accommodation available. If you are an accommodation provider and would like to be involved, Anna Fisher is leading this research and would love to hear from you! We also have a new signboard about to be installed in front of the iHub proudly sponsored by Raglan Local Energy. There are currently 24 spaces available for sale at a reasonable rate. As a supporter of the iHub, our iHub team will also be actively supporting and promoting your business to visitors when we are open. When we are closed, your sign will speak for itself! As well as the sign board to promote your business, we will also add your business info onto Raglan iHub website. Contact the team at the iHub for more information if you wish to advertise with us. The Raglan iHub is keeping the doors open for the community and to be an iHub space for all to connect. Come in and see us - we are open 7 days a week 10am – 3pm and if you want to be a part of our awesome volunteering team as an ambassador representing Whaingaroa reach out to us - we would love to hear from you. For further information contact Jacqueline Anderson, Raglan iHub Manager or the Raglan iHub team info@ raglanihub.nz Ph.: 07 825 0556 visit our website @ raglanihub.nz

Our annual AGM is coming up in July and we are actively seeking new board members to work in our community. If you feel you have time or talent and are keen give back to your town we can help you channel your unique skills to support our local people and our economy. We provide diverse opportunities through networking events, training and meaningful benefits to help local businesses thrive. We aim to strengthen community connections and relationships - working alongside local businesses to encourage positive economic growth. The Chamber is also a platform and a voice for your business, lobbying on behalf of our members in front of local government and representing members and the Chamber amongst the community. We aim to: - Expand your network: Connect & collaborate with our local Raglan business community - Tap into a wide range of resources: Access tools to launch and grow your business. Personal development, leadership, logistics... - Events: Attend, host and/or sponsor our events. We organise regular guest speakers and networking events. - Be seen: In our local directory, newsletter and social media spotlight. - Exclusive Deals: We have a network of National Partners who offer exclusive savings for our Chamber members. - Be part of the bigger picture: The Chamber is supporting & initiating many projects behind the scenes that benefit the wider community of Raglan, such as the Village Security Camera, Plastic Free Raglan, Raglan Naturally, DMO and more... It does not matter what size your business is or what your businesses interests are – we are always looking for new connections and learnings to offer our members. The board meets once a month and participates in subcommittees as well as representing the chamber on various projects and working parties. You can choose your area of expertise and where you can add value. If this sounds like something you are interested in please reach out for a chat – Lisa James lisa@orcaraglan.nz or Sabrina Webber info@ raglanchamber.co.nz. Visit our website www.raglanchamber.co.nz to find Board Nomination Forms. Nominations close on 6 July.

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An Ode to Renee Raglan Wharf Seagull

COMMUNITY HEALTH FORUM What matters to your

COMMUNITY

We’re going online with this meeting and would like you to join us We have a focus on enabling better access to local community health and wellbeing. Topics include - Local community feedback, Disability Responsiveness Plan and the new health system. Join us online and share your knowledge and experience as we work together on these matters.

THESE MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO EVERYONE

Waikato Regional Disability Hui / - nau Haua - Forum Wha (Hosted by the My Life, My Voice)

Monday 4 July: 4 - 6pm

Renee - just another day at the office.

I am a box of birds; can you hear me chirping.

The 3rd of July is my anniversary, I will be 92 and still burping. Famous for pikelet making with real ice cream topping, I am not giving up. Same for mahjong days. I am often the master, and they must just shut up.

If interested please email: helena.tuteao@mylifemyvoice.org.nz or Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84571080035 Meeting ID: 845 7108 0035

Awards for fishing again this year, of course, I have always mastered that. Raking leaves daily, keeps my section tidy of all that crap. Lifelong member of the local light exercise group keeps my body supple and fit. And also, the 500 cards group, I have easily mastered that bit. To longevity there is no secret, lots of Jalapeno chilli in my vegey mix, I do grow the best. The Jalapeno's are always in hot demand, haha, they go to Mr. Chung, as he wants the rest. From the above I have a reel passion for fishing and more fishing dazes, in my line.

ALL W E LCOM E

People at heart Te iwi Ngakaunui

But I do have a love for my Raglan community, friends, glass of brandy or nice pinot gris wine. Trust Hospital meals, I do the weekend run My Name is Renee and my life is still very full of fun.

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Walter Morgan Bankart – “A well educated and public spirited man”

alter Bankart was born on 12 September 1868 in Briton Ferry, halfway between Neath and Abaeravon in West Glamorganshire, Wales and he was the fifth child of a family of six. Walter was educated at Highgate School in London. As a young man in 1883, Walter first became a planter in New Guinea. At the end of his first year as a planter he joined the British New Guinea Police. After a few years in New Guinea he moved to New Zealand in 1887. His parents and siblings joined him in 1888. Walter was 21 when he arrived in Auckland in 1887 and later moved to Whaingaroa in the 1890s. He set up a dairy farm in partnership with Tom Kendall at Te Mata. By 1902 he was supplying Kauroa Creamery and was the fourth largest supplier. In conjunction with Edward C. Houchen he formed the Te Mata Co-operative Dairy Company in 1903, purchasing W.J. Smith’s Te Mata creamery for £600. Bankart was first Chairman of directors of the new Te Mata company and converted the creamery into a butter factory. This was a hugely successful venture. Another business venture saw him invest in the Ruapuke flax mill. In conjunction with Frank W. Green, he founded the Raglan Printing and Publishing Company which, in 1903, began publishing the weekly newspaper, the Raglan County Chronicle, known affectionately to locals at the time as the “The Buster”. Walter Bankart also played a prominent role in local politics representing the Karioi Ward as councillor on the Raglan County Council from 1899 to 1908 and was a member of the Whaingaroa Harbour Board. He was also one of the first Justices of the Peace appointed in the district in 1897, the honorary captain of the Raglan Mounted Rifles and in 1902 a member of the Government Insurance administration and the Waikato Hospital Board. In 1902, a Root Vegetable and Flower Show held in Raglan was so successful that an Agricultural &

Pastoral Association was formed with Walter Bankart as its ﬁrst president. The association held the ﬁrst Raglan Agricultural & Horticultural show on 8th May 1903. The land behind the Raglan Town Hall (where Bankart Street now runs through), was acquired by the association for use as show grounds. Not only did Walter make his mark on Whaingaroa, but he was active in the Te Mata community too, serving on the school and Community Hall Boards. He became president of the Te Mata Athenaeum. Teaming up with the Te Mata school’s headmaster, H.T. Gibson, Walter then, “Put on some very good concerts in the hall.” Walter Bankart died of appendicitis at age 42 on 16 January 1910, while visiting Auckland. He died at Burleigh St, Mt Eden and is buried in the Purewa Cemetery, Auckland. A good man, gone too soon! Information supplied by Rodger Gallagher

From Timebank Raglan

Economies for people not profit!

ound too good to be true? Not to Raglan TimeBankers! We are having fun sharing skills, borrowing, lending, running workshops and helping each other. TimeBanks use time instead of money as a currency, so everyone’s contribution is recognised and valued equally. Each hour spent is one TimeCredit, we exchange these time credits to obtain the services we want. “My ukulele timebank exchange opened a door into the wonderful world of music. Timebank member Penni answered my request for ukulele lessons. She was so good, I persuaded her to run a timebank ukulele workshop for beginners. Two workshops later we had enough keen beans to start our own band! Now named the Blister Sisters, this ukulele group, started through the TimeBank, is hot to trot and playing gigs around Raglan.”, says TimeBanker Di Jennings. Suz Hall adds, “Through this journey, I have met amazing people,

and have also developed a whole new understanding of music and how it comes together. There have been further timebank exchanges with ukulele players. For example, someone pruned my fruit trees, and I taught people how to make apple cider.” Timebank builds community through enabling members to meet new people helping us learn new skills. And in the case of the ukulele group, has brought fun and enjoyment to many Raglan people. Inspiring? Join us at Economies for People not Proﬁt Come and learn new cooperative ways to ﬁnancially support each other Saturday 23 July 10 am to 12 noon A facilitated workshop/ conversation with Bryan & Jo Innes from Living Economies on new economic approaches including timebanks, local currencies, savings pools, and land trusts Register timebank@whaingaroa. org.nz

Mobile exhibition to discover Islam coming to creative market

group of New Zealand Muslim youth headed by Japanese-born Australian, Imam Sabah Al-Zafar, are currently visiting regional towns in the Waikato in an attempt to educate Kiwis about Islam and Muslim people. "We started the 'Discover Islam NZ' project a few years ago, with the intention of creating a more peaceful and a harmonious society, by presenting the teachings of Islam in its pure form and tackling all the tough and controversial questions associated with it," says Imam.

To this end, the Discover Islam NZ team travels across the country meeting every-day Kiwis on the streets of New Zealand, at cafes and local markets engaging in dialogue and breaking down barriers. Their new mobile exhibition serves to enlighten the public about the true teachings of Islam and the Holy Qur’an. A special feature of the exhibition is the Kur’anu Tapu on display. The “Discover Islam NZ” project will be heading to the Raglan Creative Market (5 Stewart Street) on Sunday 26 June 2022 from 10am to 2pm.

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I can not speak highly enough of the service offered by the Raglan Rentals team. They are always extremely prompt with answering any questions, the inspection reports were comprehensive and any maintenance needed on the house was efficiently communicated with a range of quotes from which to expedite remedial repairs. Their knowledge of the rental law and regulations gave me confidence that we were meeting all requirements and I knew the property was in good hands. They went above and beyond to ensure things ran smoothly for us as homeowners including sourcing lightbulbs that were not locally available and hanging curtains.

23 Main Road Raglan ATTENTION! VENDORS MOVING TO SOUTH ISLAND ASAP. This enchanting, unique, family home boasts 5 stunning double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and all the modern conveniences you would expect from a truly delightful home. The nicely planted gardens and established trees offer a relaxing seating area nestled in the bush. This private 921sqm property is ideally located within quick walking distance to Raglan’s cafes and shops, school, beaches. Entertain in the sunshine on the northerly-facing deck with the wood-fired pizza oven and bbq, whilst enjoying views of majestic Mt Karioi and estuary. The property offers a variety of income streams. Ample parking for the boat and visitors.

FOR SALE $1,420,000

View Saturday & Sunday 11:00am - 11:45am or call Melanie for a private viewing at a time that suits you

Melanie Carroll 021 760 468

rwraglan.co.nz/RAG30123 Raglan Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)

25J Violet Street Raglan Captivating views, close to town and beach and on the bus route to Hamilton and Raglan schools - this townhouse has it all! The open plan kitchen, dining and living enjoy picturesque views of the harbour. A sun-drenched, north-facing deck offers that extra opportunity to relax on and enjoy these marvelous views. This light-filled home offers two double bedrooms each with built-in wardrobes and there are plenty of options for storage throughout the home. The centrally located heat pump warms or cools the entire home. A single, lined garage provides internal access. All within walking distance to town and the water’s edge. Currently tenanted, very well cared for and maintained.

rwraglan.co.nz/RAG30142 Raglan Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)

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FOR SALE $850,000

View Saturday 1:00pm - 1:45pm

Julie Hanna 027 441 8964

I can not recommend the team highly enough and if we are in the situation again to place our house on the rental market we will certainly be back to place in their professional care. Fiona

If you are looking for a stress-free service give us a call, we can help you. Ray White Raglan Rentals 07 825 8640 I rentals.raglan@raywhite.com I rwraglan.co.nz

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

rwraglan.co.nz/RAG30131 Raglan Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)

FOR SALE $890,000

View Call Julie for a private viewing

Julie Hanna 027 441 8964

EnviroMatters

Te Pokapū Taiao o Whāingaroa

The Whāingaroa Environment Centre

@wec.raglan

Mānawatia a Matariki

Seed Bank Keep an eye out for our Seed Stand when it's parked outside our Centre Hub and help yourself to FREE seeds! STEP STEP STEP STEP STEP

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Fill a seedling tray with seed mix Sprinkle your choice of seeds over the soil Take the seedling tray home Water daily and wait for baby seedlings to appear Once your seedlings are big enough, transplant to your garden!

Our community seed bank is kept stoked by wonderful volunteers. We welcome seed donations.

Permaculture at Papahua 1-2pm | Saturday 2 July 2022

Come and visit a brand new food garden developed by Harry Kitiona at Raglan Holiday Park, Papahua. This garden is less than one year old, and is producing food already, with the promise of more to come. Sandy soil, salty sea breeze and limited time are challenges that Harry has successfully met and factored in his design. Not wanting to waste anything, Harry is a strong believer in utilising local resources and he will show you how he has put this into practice. The outcome is a productive garden that is also a beautiful space that visitors and campers can enjoy. Meet at the front gate to the Camping Ground. Nau mai, haere mai!

DE KERBSI N CTIO COLLE CT! FUN FA Our kerbside collection services the Whāingaroa community with 3 different trucks. The big colourful compactor collects pre-paid bags only.

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Past and present garden volunteers and anyone interested to learn more about how to get involved in the Community Garden, we welcome you to join us for an afternoon tea celebration! Let's admire our lovely new boxed gardens, share your ideas for the future and celebrate all the work we have done together. Hear some garden tales while having a tasty afternoon tea. The Whāingaroa Community Garden is an educational and recreational space where people can learn from each other, and learn by doing. If the weather is unsuitable we will enjoy our time together at the Whāingaroa Environment Centre Hub in the Town Hall. You can find the community gardens on Wi Neera Street behind the Police Station. All welcome!

Whāingaroa Community Garden Celebration!

There's another truck and trailer crew that comes to collect cardboard, paper, and glass. The third truck and crew pick up and sort the mixed recycling crate of plastics and metals, and food waste is collected onto the trailer. What this means for you whanau is that. sometimes only 1 truck has gone by and there's items left on your kerb still, never fear there is likely another truck on the way! *Sometimes though, crates of recycling are left behind because the household hasn't seperated their items correctly, or they're not washed and squashed properly, or there's too much non recyclable / hazardous waste in the crate. If this is the case, we will leave a red note.

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RURAL | LIFESTYLE | RESIDENTIAL

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1549 Whaanga Road

$690,000

Section Overlooking Spectacular Ruapuke Beach

GST Inclusive

Up for grabs is a prime lifestyle section overlooking the amazing Ruapuke beach. You're unlikely to come across another opportunity to build your dream home in such a beautiful location. This section is 8025m2, giving you space for a family lifestyle home and the landscaping to go with it. All rooms are sure to have fantastic views of either the ocean or the mountainous rural scenery.

VIEW By Appointment Only

Richard Thomson M 027 294 8625

E richard.thomson@pggwrightson.co.nz

pggwre.co.nz/HAM32446

RAGLAN 3578 State Highway 23 Big Rural Views Here is a chance to own a gently rolling, ridge top bare block with a sunny and easy building site on 1ha more or less, with big sky views and rural vistas in all directions, from the neighbouring paddocks to the the distant wind farm. The elevated site is hidden away well above the traffic. The vendor will be forming and tarsealing the drive right to the sections boundary 350m from the road, with new fencing and power to the boundary. A portion of the section will have native planting completed and fully fenced. There is plenty of room for a pony or young stock, a home orchard and a big shed.

$675,000

GST Inclusive

VIEW

By Appointment Only

RAGLAN

54 Warren Road

Peaceful Rural Serenity

Richard Thomson M 027 294 8625 E richard.thomson@pggwrightson.co.nz

An opportunity has arisen for someone seeking the beauty of the countryside, with harbour views and access just down the road. This 6ha (more or less) bare block of N/NW facing land is just 15km from Raglan and 600m from easy harbour access for kayaking, floundering and small boat launching. Approximately half the land is flat or gentle contour and the balance is of an easy rolling contour with two sidlings.

VIEW By Appointment Only

Richard Thomson M 027 294 8625

E richard.thomson@pggwrightson.co.nz

pggwre.co.nz/HAM35917

pggwre.co.nz/HAM36115

SOLD

WAINGARO

1814 Waingaro Road

Island in the Sun This sunny five bedroom home is uniquely positioned on 1.458ha (more or less) with the beautiful Waingaro River on the boundary. This property also features a three bay garage with one bay enclosed. The large deck on the north side makes this the perfect spot for the teenagers to hang out or a quiet spot to enjoy the sun. There's plenty of space to grow your own fruit and vegetables and enjoy the grounds.

Richard Thomson M 027 294 8625

E richard.thomson@pggwrightson.co.nz

pggwre.co.nz/HAM35913

SOLD

RAGLAN 3803 State Highway 23 Price Reduced - Work from Home Opportunity! Less than 6km from Raglan this 3.5ha property has multiple income producing options. The dwelling is a well presented four bedroom plus office home, featuring recent renovations with modern kitchen. There is three bay garaging for parking. Privately located past the house is a 320m2 approx shed/workshop that would be perfect to operate a home business from. Part of this shed is currently converted to a two bedroom unit that could also be useful as office space. There is reliable water supply to stock and gardens. The land is easy contour and productive, suitable for cattle and horses. pggwre.co.nz/HAM35958 PGG Wrightson Real Estate Limited, licensed under REAA 2008

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$1.95M

GST Inclusive

VIEW

By Appointment Only

WAITETUNA

1126 Old Mountain Road

Charming Privacy

Richard Thomson M 027 294 8625 E richard.thomson@pggwrightson.co.nz

Located in Waitetuna mid way between Hamilton and Raglan is this idyllic, charming, sunny three bedroom home. Offering the rural lifestyle without lots of land to maintain, this 1088m2 property is large enough to grow all the fruit and vegetables you need. A pocket of native bush on the boundary provides shelter, bird song and the Waitetuna river for quiet times or the kids to enjoy.

Richard Thomson M 027 294 8625

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RAGLAN JUNIOR RUGBY RESULTS // 11 June 2022

Team

Score

6th grade

win 45-35

7th grade,

win 75-70

POD - Ryder Mathers ROD George Jackson OPP POD - Kade Copeland

8th grade

POD Jimmy Watt TOD Joe Joe Davis OPOD Cole Horton

9th grade

win 55-15

10th grade

win 40-20

11th grade

win 40-15

12th grade

win 55-19

Oliver Ashplant

Bullsharks Mako

Snappers

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POD / RIPPER / OPP/TOD POD - Jayden Smith ROD - Kalani Robinson OPP POD - Louie Hablous

POD - Cade Skerman & Tyler Woods TOD - Jack Bourke OPP POD - Tommy Rowe POD - Keith Bird TOD - Oscar Rowe OPP POD - Oscar Rowe POD - Harley Salmon TOD - Iris Furniss OPP POD - Noah Thompson POD - Riley Shaw TOD - Kaiden Rossiter OPP POD - Hunter Munns

RAGLAN JUNIOR RUGBY RESULTS // 18 June 2022

Team

Score

6th grade

win 45-40

POD Tommy Regnier ROD Sam Bourke OPOD Kalani Robinson

7th grade,

win 75-15

POD Buster Schnuriger and Phoenix Rata ROD Levi Goodwin OPOD Phoenix Rata

8th grade

loss 60-50

POD Jimmy Watt TOD Joe Joe Davis OPOD Cole Horton

9th grade

win 40-30

POD Koda Smith TOD Jack Bourke OPOD Tommy Rowe

10th grade

loss 35-30

POD Kace Pemberton TOD Ridge Skerman OPOD Ridge Skerman

11th grade

loss 30-50

POD Koby Maihi TOD Noah Thompson OPOD Louis Hendrix Bidios

12th grade

win 59-0

POD George Aubin TOD Diego Henderson OPOD Ryley Shaw

Top left image: Paul and son Cassidy. Bottom left: Raglan Junior Rugby 11th Grade team with coach Paul Furniss. Who do you coach? Alec, Cam, and I jointly coach the Raglan 11th grade, rugby team. How is the team going this season? Our season is going well. We are competitive in every game, and the team is becoming more cohesive. What are the strengths of the team? We have a good group of kids that enjoy playing the game together. We play with a positive attitude and have fun.

What’s the goal for the season? To continue to grow together as a team. Hopefully, the kids have so much fun they want to come back next year and play rugby again. Any shout-outs to those who support the team? Shout-out to the Raglan 11th grade rugby team. Nāku iti noa, nā,

RAGLAN JUNIOR SOCCER RESULTS // 11 June 2022

The Raglan 11th Grade Rugby Team is sponsored by Evolve Flooring and Construction

Update from Raglan Football Club

Interview with coach Fraser Pease

Image thanks to Amy Hanna Q: How long have you been coaching junior football? Fraser: I'm the main coach of the Megalodons (10 this year) with help from Bruno. I've been involved with my older two kids' teams since they started at age 4 in the ﬁrst kicks program. I'm lucky that I'm able to coach them although sometimes it can be challenging keeping 11 kids with a range of abilities, and desires to stay focused. Trying to keep all the kids engaged can take some of the fun out of it. So this year I'm taking a different approach. While I aim to keep pitch time even, I'm now rewarding kids that give their best at practice and games

more time on the field than others who aren't. It's not about ability, but attitude. I think the boys are old enough to know there are consequences for poor behaviour. The response from the boys has been good overall. I love playing football and had some great experiences when I was growing up playing. Working as a team, seeing the outcomes of determined practice, friendship, competition, adrenaline, self belief, keeping fit are all great things to embed into a childhood. The benefits will hopefully be reaped over a lifetime. Q: Have you included any new drills this year? Can you describe some to us?

POD / RIPPER / OPP/TOD

BY KATIE LOWES Fraser: I run our trainings with a large focus on individual ball skills. I realised most the kids didn't really know how to kick a ball (quite a lot of kids toe hack as their main kick...). We're learning juggling for ball control, stepovers, Cruyff turns, dribbling at speed, passing and moving among a bunch of other things. We're trying to get the boys to learn positions and passing instead of all the kids chasing the ball. This seems to be the main difference between the best teams in Hamilton. Q: Are there any additional features for this team this year? Fraser: The main thing for practice is that the sessions need to be fun and engaging. Every kid needs to have a ball at their feet most of the practice, rather than waiting in lines. I also try to match abilities so the kids compete and practice against similar skill levels to make it at their level. Q: Do you have any ideas about how people at home can help their child progress with the sport? Fraser: Parents can support their kids by buying them a decent ball that's the right size (size 4 for us) and playing with them. You can't have too many touches on the ball. Q: What do you most enjoy about coaching? Fraser: What I enjoy the most about coaching is seeing the kids develop (actually using what we practice), growing their love of sport and friendships.

Team

Score

POD

Girls Dolphins

5-1 W 5-0 W

Maisie Snaith

Urchins

3-0 W 5-0 W

Laura Hicks

Karioi Kahawai

3-2 W

Paua

2-1 W

Trixie Kroon

Seahorses

4-2 W

Lucia Quilter

Whale Tails

53L

Ngawai Rice-Edwards

Sophie Poolton

Mixed Gurnards

3-2 W 2 1 W

Ollie Houston

Mussels

2-3 L 2 1 L

Levi Salmon

Te Wheke Barracudas

1-1 D 3-3 D Tawhai & Nalani 2-0 W 6-0 W Soul O'Donell & Alec Bradbury

Sea Lions Bullsharks

3-0 W 2-0 W 65W

Oliver Ashplant Sage Leuthart

Mako Megalodons

6-0 W 7-2 W

Torin Eadie Charlie Turpitt

Morays Snappers

6-0 W 5-1 L

Riley Pinfold Rotuma George

RAGLAN JUNIOR SOCCER RESULTS // 18 June 2022

Team

Score

First Kicks Crabs Girls Dolphins Urchins Karioi Kahawai Paua

POD Joshua Vernon-Bourque

0-3 L 2-1 W

Juno Thornley-Murego

6-0 W 3-0 W

Elyse Jaques

Won by default 6-0 W Mahlie Clarke

Seahorses

4-0 W

Whale Tails Mixed Gurnards

8-0 W

Pippa Allen Sophie Gaustad

5-2 W 6-1 W

Jack Henderson

Mussels

2-1 W

Harry Connor

Te Wheke

1-2 L

Tane Atkinson

Barracudas Bullsharks

4-1 W 5-0 W 3-3 D

Carter McLeod Rio Mateja

Mako Megalodons

0-6 L 6-2 W

Ethan Stulen Arlo Seymour & Byron Friedrich

Morays Snappers

3-8 L 6-0 W

Connor Allen Van Camenzind

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RAGLAN AREA SCHOOL NEWS Science and the Matariki stars Kihikihi Space Centre

Curious Minds Learningtake in Q1Students on Zoo Trip to Explore Zoology

Students checking out virtual reality goggles at Kihikihi Space Centre.

ecently, E2 and I2 went to the Kihikihi Space Centre to learn more about their space from enthusiast Dave Owens.

like screwing a bolt into a nut. "It was impossible to do anything because they were so thick that it was hard to actually move your hand," commented Isobel Peart. Dave started by showing us inside In the main centre, it was time to of the space centre and viewing a explore the space museum. A row of few small clips about living in space. computers loaded with games and Raglan Area School year 9-10 Hamilton Zoo visit. Then he started to talk about the space facts was swarmed by students. moon landing. person was a K1 students in frontOne of a Matariki art piece In the back room, a TV sat in the moon landing conspiracy theorist, but n Friday 7th of June, the Curious Afterwards, the students were free to explore and we gotvideos all ourabout facts and information, we havethe to use cornerinscreening space. his year Dave we (K1) putfacts ourselves fortunately, had a few up Minds team took the Year 9-10 students observe the objects and animals the room contained. A long line of children clustered groups of three or four. our planning sheet to plan our writing about the star. his sleeve. Then the proper exploration began. Everyone the Hamilton Zoo. around a small, rocking, spacewriting shuttle.andtoresearching the Jason presentation an each While we were about the filed out of the classroom and started to look around ThenWhen Matua gave uscame onetostar from A collection of space items were There were three classes from RAS attending the zoo itself. They were wowed by everything, end, Matariki one group stayed to test the nine sisters. In behind our groups, we had to do stars, we learn about Matariki and Astronomy. see which best.and tudents Q1 from havethebeen different in days. tiny monkeys and seed birdsgrows to thethehuge out the Virtual Reality goggles. "It displayed against the walls, such as this trip in total, all scheduled for research about the stars Matua Jason gave us. After - various Ariacountries. Miller and Imogen learning fractions. space suits from WhaeaKay Ari's class was the first class to departabout to dominating tigers.- Henry PhotosFagan were taken and the looked so real, and when you looked At school we had Pink Shirt Day WeJoe’s, hear Henry, It is definitely worth going to visit Hamilton last week, then Matua thenfrom Matua Zoe, students laughed as the animals showed off their behind you, space was all around you, June and Taika. stunts and tricks. on the 20th May. We are trying to be an not just in front of you. It was actually Dave at the Space Centre, the Year 5 Te Whaiwhaia’s. anti-bullying school because we don’t The group met at class for roll call and karakia, After about a thorough look-around, everyone quite freaky," said student Isabella and 6 students learnt a lot from this We have been learning it. So me, Zoe Bell, Lola Couldenand then gathered outside the office where their ride assembled near thelike cafe to be split into two groups Waitere. They also tried completing experience. Fractions. I like fractions a lot. A Lavers, Levi De Borst, and Sophie - were waiting. After for the most exciting activity - the animal encounters. activities while wearing space gloves, Sol O’Loughlin to Hamilton - Raglan Shuttle fraction is a part of a whole number. Poolton made Pink Shirt Day Posters a reasonably short ride to Hamilton, classright! One group went down to feed the gibbons, while the Like ⅔the is senior pretty cool to remind us of our school values made their way out of the shuttles- Zoe and Bell through the other group went over to the rhinos. It was truly an Whanaungatanga and Manaakitanga. doors to the Zoo. amazing experience something as big as a In Q1 we have planted pea seeds in Wetoputpat them around the school. It was We were then led by a Curious Mindsour member rhinoceros. and outside classroom. I planted my fun. into a small classroom decorated bizarre Thistowels. trip was both-entertaining and fun, and the seed with in a jar on topand of wet paper June Atkin encounters were completely unexpected and at a great interesting things - ranging from to baby Mysnake seedskins is very big now. It has grown We have been looking the phases to the trip.of the moon. The moon is actually not turtles. A member of staff introduced us We to the Zoo like a tree! have beenaddition experimenting Ayla Standley (photo and writing) and the conservation work they were seeds doinginthere. planting different places and in shining on its own. It is shining because different conditions. Some of us have of the sun. Why? Because it is between planted seeds straight in the garden, the sun and earth. We, on earth, are under a plastic bottle or a glass jar. going around the sun. The moon is a Some seeds don’t get any water and really good planet because it controls tudents from E1 have recently been some don’t get any sunlight. We will the tides and the growing seasons. learning time management by making Taika Heinrich robots with Whaea Aroha. he students of room B2 have been native Tui and Kereru found around Whaingaroa. We used a bird identiﬁ cation checklist to identify the birds scanning the skies, trees, and Whaea Aroha told us to go home and collect all the The Sea Dogs crew at Ngarunui Beach. junk from our bins and the Kaahu’s Nest then bring waterways for Birds - practising for the we saw, and discovered their names as we checked them off.isUse thiswet link to conduct your own Garden it back into school. A whole bunch of things were Once everybody in the suits NZ Garden Bird Survey. very Wednesday, a few brave Bird Survey - don’t forget your binoculars if you have brought back the next day, everything from old jars, teachers take a small group of we start the long descent from the car computer parts, kitchen utensils, medicine bottles... Each student shared stories and accounts park of birds all thethem! way down the huge hill Year 7 to 10s down to the beach to you name it, we had it! We started making our robots https://gardenbirdsurvey.nz/identiﬁ cation/ we have seen, from typical garden Sparrowsto to theour beach. Out there in the waves, carve up some waves. with bright ideas and a bunch of hot glue guns. it is awesome, all the kids from your It took around two sessions. We started on a plan Sea dogs is a pretty chill group school surfing with you and the best with our parts in front of us, then stuck them together of kids who go down to the beach part is that there are almost always with blue tack. The next day we got into work. There every Wednesday to have a fun time some pretty gnarly waves. Almost were a lot of burnt fingers, but everyone enjoyed it. there been learning Maths using surfing. Before we leave, we have to every week, when very day,have we are When we were done, they all looked so cool and we someone inevitably choose a surfboard and pack it in the good waves, the DMIC (Developing Mathematical were all really proud of our work. van. Seeing that there are only about breaks a board or snaps a leggy. Inquiry Communities) approach. After we constructed our robots, Whaea Aroha As you come back up the hill to 10 surfboards, and on a sunny day we challenged us to go further, like making a diagram in te is torture, and when have about 20 kids, it often leads to the car park itWe started with DMIC Maths at the beginning reo Maaori, accurately Inside the brand new classes for the Year measuring the weight, height, you finally make it back to the van, arguments. of the year. This way of learning has improved our and length of the robot, and creating a 15-second video When we arrive at the beach, the everyone is tired and ready to go In the area, weothers are going e are soon moving into of our robot. Some people got kitchen all of them done, We back have islearned Algebra, Fractions, chat onheaps! the way kids pile out of the van and into the home. The maths to have a fridge and microwave. got stuck on the first one….time management sure is We our new classrooms. more tired when we Statistics. We are learning changing room - or should I say the always a lotand now wethan are learning a challenge! also have a quiet room where you we're out from chatting rooms because everybody started because Our classrooms are going toWaitere graphs likeworn dot plots, bar graphs, and pie charts. Isabella Aylaanything Lindfieldfrom (photo and of can’tand hear outside our great time surfing. chats so much! E1 students making robots. - Aria Miller andPeart Imogen Kay classroom, have access to the kitchen the quiet room. In the newwriting) Harper

NZ Garden Bird Survey

Sea Dogs

Robots

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Our New Classrooms

Learning Maths a new way at RAS

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Image: Students in K1 learning about Statistics using the DMIC approach

when we move into our new spaces.

we have a toilet, kitchen, and quiet room. Aria Miller and Imogen Kay

WAITETUNA SCHOOL NEWS A Funny Sunny Summer Camp Inventionator Experimenting With Rockets 2022 Amazement

or the past two weeks the Senior room and the Middle room have been doing rockets for the Wonder Project.

We have been learning about Newton's three laws of motion. The first law is that an object will remain at rest or keep moving in a straight line unless there is a force acting on it. The second motion is that it will keep moving unless there is a force to stop it. Finally the third is that every action has an equal and opposite reaction. We had to keep these in mind as we were creating different - warm=cold. Then we were free to do whatever kinds of rockets. we wanted for one hour. We had lots of fun on the There were four things we had to activities. After the activities we went to do team remember when we were launching our building exercises. Then we retreated back to our rockets - thrust, lift, weight and drag. The camp. first one we made was a paper and straw Day 3: We travelled back to the water park. They rocket. We cut out green rocket shapes and taught us Waka Ama. We floated down the river, cellotaped them to a tube that a straw could but due to our unorganized paddling we got stuck in some trees and bushes hanging over the edge. fit into. Then when we blew through the straw Waitetuna's We finally paddled back up the river and made it to the rocket would go flying senior throughclass the air.camp. We the dock. After that we got choose any of the water did it from a few different angles to see how activities. Georgie was nearly sent flying into space far and high wouldWaitetuna go. astit term school - senior class on the Blob. We were all sad to leave. Waitetuna students enjoy the science road show. Lastly were bottle rockets.We made them We made another paper rocket. This time went on a wonderful class camp. It was But it was a camp we’ll all remember! we wrapped some paper around a tube and with material that we had lying around like a 3 day camp. We stayed at Papamoa Pacific By Naomi & Orion. Street school. Scientists mixed cellotaped it. We added a cone for the top and cardboard for the fins and bottles for the base Holiday camp. certain chemicals together to some fins that we cut out from paper to make and the nose cone was made out of card. On and the faster. first day wentchoose to Mt to Maungatautari make cool reactions. it fly further Wewe could do Rockets mountain sanctuary. The bush is surrounded by a 47 science learning was lots of fun. We create an animation showcasing ix students (including myself) who would two, three or four fins. We stuck it onto some Our favorite experiment was when km pest proof fence. The whole class climbedtalked up to about the career options with Rockets tubes athat hadina the plastic on literally the end.inWe had the privilege to join their solution howinto it would work. tower sky. bottle It wasn’t the sky, but they mixed and powder a liquid andIt was had toit stomp theasbottle to make fly canopy, and too. Inventionater 2022. Inventionater great was ason high the tree’s in theittop so the havingup different roles. toothpaste. it foamed like elephant launched angles. By Alister and Layla. birdsfrom weredifferent flying around us, which was pretty cool. is a competition where students on the dayandwereally gathered ItThen was bright pinkfourth and blue Once we got back down we were greeted by seven from around New Zealand get together foamy. and Therewere was put also into lots two of little different Kaka. We even got to see a family of Takahe, and we together and in groups of 2 to 5 rooms, stations around hall, thatrua. you Each could group went looking for Tuatara. We found three - two older room tahithe and room ones and one baby Tuatara. go play with andshared learn about. participants create a solution for enthusiastically their presentation. Day 2: We went to the Waimarino Water Park. was groups a bed of had nails,presented, that you the varied, different problems around WhenThere all the We started of with a swim test to make sure that we could lie down on. Even our teacher the world. judges consulted with each other and could swim well enough for the river. Then we had tried it out. And there was also a very a lecture about safety and things we could not do, the finalists. On the 5th day the Each day the participants joined a main decided cool large bubble maker, where you including banned “swear” words - cold, freezing zoom with people from across the country, in finals began and one group would win. It was can stand in a small baby pool and a and can’t. So we just used our newly learnt code which the judges might give you a question to pretty impressive that half of our Waitetuna person makes a giant bubble around answer or something to challenge you, then through you. Wesix had students lots of fungot and learnt a lotto the n Thursday 2nd of May, the school's we would join a new remote zoom session of new things about science.had a great time class to Rhode finals. Everyone with our groupsenior members andwent discuss who nationwide By Katiethis andexperience. Georgia entre for National Young Leaders Day. Theshare the presentation, who would and we all really enjoyed would By Xander write the script and if the team agreed on it theme of the day was “ He Aha Te Kai A Te Rangatira, He Korero He Korero He Korero” What is the food of a leader? It is conversions.

Inspiration For Young Leaders

New Playing Court

There were many inspiring speakers like - Ronnie Taulafo, Hana Tapiata, Christian Gallen, Dr Lehan Stemmet and Kings. All spoke at some level on that topic. In our opinion the most informative speakers were Hana Tapiata and Dr Lehan Stemmet. Hana taught us to listen to our inner voices, the good ones - not the bad ones. Dr Lehan Stemmet is a psychologist. He told us that there is no we in me but there is a me in we. In other words, the leader is part of a team. The most entertaining was Ronnie Taulafo. He We couldn't have done it without ver the first term of 2019, told us about his life and how he became a host on Waitetuna School has Meridian, Waikato District Council the TV show What Now. He basically walked us through his life - moving to Australia, being in foster fundraised money to resurface and The Waitetuna Wind Farm Trail caresome going of to athe detention moving to New and re-line our Tennis, Basketball Run. We fundraised so much money to Year camp, 7&8’s then made n Friday the 20th May it was lunch and Zealand! He also showed us a video from when he and Netball court. supply our school with this new court. Pink Shirt Day. Waitetuna deliciouswent nachos school. backfor to the Samoa and a funny parody he filmed in The Wind Farm fun run has really We think Waitetuna may have Pink Shirt Day is important as it's all What Now. did it one day before because the helped our school with painting and He Aha Te Kaiand A Te Rangatira? about spreading kindness standing up toHe Koreo He made their first court before 1960, and juniors were going to Bush School about 10 years ago the old court was putting new lines in our pool and now Koreo He Koreo. stop bullying. last relined, and now in 2019 we have our courts. Over the last few days all What is the food of a leader? It is Conversions. at the local reserve, and we still National Young Leaders Day. Be an upstander not a bystander! By Cyra, Naomi, Shannon, Katie, Georgie and decided to resurface and reline our the children have loved playing on our Anyone can celebrate Pink Shirt Day. At wanted them to be a part of it. new court! Orion. courts. Waitetuna school we are always spreading RAGLAN Chronicle 13 We all dressed up in pink or red clothing. the message of kindness and being proud of Waitetuna School became a sea of pink and who you are! Sentinel by Xander Browne was published in the Toitoi Journal. By Toby red fairy wings and tutus. We had a shared

Pink Shirt Day

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T E M ATA S C H O O L N E W S Te MataClasses School Technology Cross Country

or the last 50+ years, the year seven and eight students of Te Mata School and Waitetuna School have been going to Raglan Area School for technology. At technology the students do Woodwork, taken by Matua Glen, Cooking, taken by Whaea Stevie and Māori, taken by Emily Gaustad came Matua Young Te Whaiwhaia. first in her year. In Maori, the students have learnt their his term Te Mata School had pepehas, since it's coming up, learnt about their annual cross country Matariki, been taught how to use small raku event on the 16th of May 2019, and sticks and walked down to the Raglan Museum a huge In success. All the on theirit ﬁwas rst session. woodwork, theykids have their made ran dice,their pencilhardest holdersand and tried are making to win. treasurebest boxes right now.

Te Mata Students The Haku Band attend the New Zealand Young Leaders Day

There was a great turn out of parents, friends and family that came to support all of the children and watch them race. At first the weather was a bit miserable but the year 7 and 8’s still ran. Once they had run their race the weather started to look up so the junior school came out and ran their races.The 5 and 6 year olds ran one lap of Mr Lester Adams field located next to the school down Church Lane. 7,8,9 and 10 year olds ran two laps of the field and the 11 and 12 year olds had the hard task of running 3 laps. On Friday 24 May 2019 a selected group of runners from Te Mata School eleven amSchool the bus went At to Waitetuna to comes competeto pick up the Te Mata year seven eight students, The Haku Band with music teacher Vicki Greetis. inallthe inter school cross and country. with the Waitetuna already on the bus, Special thanks to Mrstudents Mark Macleod, andLinda they get to Raglan Area School at 11:30 so we decided to write a song and based it on the at Teleaders Mata School we outside have anClaudelands Mrs Holmes, Emma Snowden Ourere young standing Events centre! am. made The students go off and and to go to their amazing musical teacher, Vicki Fish Philosophy. who the day all possible classes. Thewho woodwork will go and Greetis. Amy Hanna managedstudents to produce Q: Do you wantTaulafo to be inwas a band when you're Emma: I think Ronnie my favourite grabamazing a chair, sit down around thewith table and getelcome back Whaingaroa, this term I some face paint. Along older? because he had this amazing element of fun and it will be speaking about the New Zealand She is from the band 5 Girls. Recently she to their work. MaoriArea the students Waitetuna School,InRaglan school, walk to was camewant from to a really A: Sanna because Strom: Ihedon’t be in a decidedday, to form a band with her class Haku. In really interesting a day-long event which off their shoes School becauseand it is young a Maori leaders Teclass, Uku take School, Rotokauri band, but just as a hobby. the band are:and encourages younger rough background. traditionSchool. and lineOverall them upwe nicely Then motivates Horotiu hadoutside. an inspires, Bella: Ronnie favourite Sylvie Taulafo Duggen:was Yes,my I want to bespeaker in a band ● Rudy Welsh = Drums they grab chill out Matua to be amazing daya seat, and can’t waitand to wait comeforchildren whoever and whatever they because he was so inspiring and his life was really ● Miller Kurk = Guitar Finn Cooper: No, I do not want to be in a Te next Whaiwhaia. do back year! The Waitetuna students hard but he picked himself up and he made the most want to be. ● Finn Camron = Bass guitar cooking term, so Specialthis mention to we thedon't 4 Teknow Matawhat they of it. band. = Keyboard Finnlearn Cameron: Yes,new I want be infrom? a band. Our school● Finn sent Cooper 5 students ( Emma Gott, girls havethat done.got a place in the inter Q. Did you anything andtowho = Drums schools, Waiterehave 2st, Abi TheJayla students so Meyer much Maia fun atHolland● Sylvie Smith, Duggen Maria Grilli, Bella Storie I want to play just as Maia: I Eden learntWilson: from Hana Tapiata thatmusic you don't ● Sanna Strom and = Keyboard 3rd, Emily Gaustad 1st and Milla technology and they hope the new yearPalmer sevens and Isaac Limbert) a teacher aide ( need toaworry hobby.so much about what people think of ● Eden Wilson = Keyboard Taggart 2nd.have the same fun as they did. weMelpass: are stronger next year Emma Snowden.) We finished off the day with a you, and that Evie Nottogether! in a band, but as a hobby. ● Evie Melpass = Keyboard Written By Abi Meyer breathtaking performance Emma: I learnt from Dr Lehan Stemmet that by Torrie Stephens by New Zealand rapper Rudy Welsh: Yes, I want to make an album ● Rest of the class = Singing can see all these little particles shining Kings! Let's have a listen to what some of our young when you my band.in the sunlight that is all dead throughwith the window Recently we interviewed the Haku band, leaders have to say about this inspiring day! Miller I will play, but not in a band. skin, humans shedKirk: 1 layer a month. here are the questions and answers: Q. Who was your favourite speaker and why? hopefrom the Haku BandGallen can carry learnt Christian that on youtheir Q: What was your inspiration to be in theBella: IWe tournament every year. This year's Golden Maia: Ronnie Taulafo, I liked him because should musical never eatlife dogand roll keep even on when you think is making new itsongs. Haku band? Gloves event was held in Taupo, continuing he was funny, A: andAthethe travelled quite distance start of thea term we to wereluncheon. all Their songs are amazing. Go Haku Band. for three days. After finding out the amazing Written by by Sophie Maria Grilli inspire andwanting motivatetous.play more music and write a song, Gaustad achievement from George Aubin winning golden gloves we recently interviewed George about his boxing achievements. Q: What are The Golden Gloves? ur very own Taylor Hanna has agreed to A: Golden Gloves is a boxing competition participate in a Cancer Relay, last term that the North Island can compete in. Held in she raised an estimate of $260 by selling Cillipo Taupo, fights start at 8am and finish at 12pm. mini ice blocks to the students at Te Mata There is one ring that competitors fight in school and little more from busking. while the others watch. That ring holds 60-70 fights a day. Taylor is doing a cancer awareness campaign Q: How long have you been boxing? called Relay For Life. She is such a great role model A: I have been boxing since I was 10 years for our younger students. She had planned to raise old, so 2 years. all the money for 2 months . Q: How often do you train? “ My mum ( Amy Hanna) said we should join A: I run most days, if there is a fight coming up, 3 times a week. relay for life because she was already doing it with a Matariki. It is wondering also a time iftowe spend withtoyour s most of you might know Q: Where do you train? her friends and she was wanted they remind me how joyful life can be. Matariki is celebrated on June remember those who have passed A: Dinsdale, Hamilton. join, so Whānau Cass andand I agreed ” Taylor recounts. Cancer Learning so much from them and the Q: Who's your coach? 24th and is also known as the Seven is such aaway. deadly illness, we are so grateful that we amazing teachers. Gairoyou George. Sisters, Tiny Eyes or Eyes of God can andhelp thoseDespite Q.A:When were intermediate in need .the challenges of Coronavirus Q: How often doup youto? fight? Te isMata School have continued and planning age who did you look in accordance with Māori tradition Taylor an inspiration to everyone, that a A:people I fightIonce every Matariki Display out where Classrooms have The would meet1-2 outmonths. in the it signifies the beginning of the New just proves to everyone there in Raglan, thatbeen Q: What category are you competing in? ocean. practicing either a dance or play difference to perform to the smallest thing can make the biggest Year. Underinspired 54kg you to be a Q.A:Who Whānau and friends, meanwhile students to those in need. We can only imagine how many of Q: What's biggest achievement while This group of stars are also commonly Mangō have been working in groups of two or teacher/ teacheryour aide? people Taylor, Cassidy and Amy Hanna are helping, boxing? A. I think nature inspired me, I get known as Pleiades and will rise in the North three to create the letters of AOTEAROA which A: appreciation My biggestofachievement and they couldn’t have done it without the motivating so much life and I justso far is East sky in early June. They appear on the are made out of recycled and natural materials winning Golden Gloves. support and donation of all the anonymous and really feel like I needed to share this shoulder of the star constellation of Taurus the to form the background of our dance. Students After with interviewing identified donations. experience Tamariki. George Aubin about bull, which is the Zodiac sign of April to May. have been using flax, wood, wire, paper, shells his fantastic win at By Golden Gloves, we hope Written By Nina George Femka Wylie Today Matariki is generally known as a and lots more to create these unique letters that that he continues to move forward in his time to celebrate the earth and show respect for symbolize New Zealand. boxing career. by Nia Hosking by Olivia Peacocke the land, this celebration is called Mānawaitia

George Aubinsamazing win at Golden Gloves Te Mata’s new staff

member, Tessa Randrup

his term Te Mata has an amazing new addition to our staff, Tessa Randrup. Tessa is currently working on Monday’s & Friday’s with some of our special needs students in Ruma Whai.

Tessa is unique, bubbly and dynamic, she interacts and works well with all of our students. Q. What are your hobbies and interests? A Being in the ocean, surfing, creating with friends and I also love Yoga, it makes me feel really peaceful. Q. What are your goals? A. To continue to learn so that I can be true to myself and be able to help others, and to fly like Jonathan Livingston! Q. Would you like to become a teacher one day? A. Yeah! At the moment I’m experiencing different environments GeorgetoAubin. see where feels good. Q. What is it like working at Te nMata? the Queen's Birthday weekend George Aubin the intimate boxing Te Mata is this won incredible Golden Gloves space, I get totournament. meet all these beautiful friendly children. They are themselves, This boxing tournament takes place once 12 RAGLAN Chronicle a year in Taupo. Hundreds of boxers from

all over the North Island participate in this

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Taylor Hanna’s Cancer Relay Matariki Display

TE UKU SCHOOL NEWS Living Landscapes EnviroSchool at Te Uku SchoolFun Junior Discovery Te Uku Seniors AdventuresInquiry Continue Friday

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This term our class (The Green Classroom - cement our knowledge around the water cycle he classroom has been a buzz of Middle Discovery) is completing an inquiry unit and the concepts behind different states of excitement as the Junior Discovery area. It is called the Horse Paddock because entitled “Living Landscapes at Te Uku School”, matter. have been busy learning all about the The nextwho step in our inquiry process is to which is the fiyears rst EnviroSchool initiative Te ago it used to beat where children to build by learning Uku School. We by creating Rainforest. rodestarted horsesthetounit school tied themcontinue up for the day. our knowledge e Uku School senior students a collective class understanding of the term from some ‘experts’. One of our experts is have planned an adventurous This is our time to play, explore, try new things We have been learning about the difference ‘living landscapes’. We then discussed some of our EnviroSchools facilitator and she will be year of epic outdoor andlandscapes challenge within ourselves nature. There a stream visitingisour class in the coming weeks. We haveexperiences the major living the in greater between temperature and climate, and mapping out hadlike a visit ourwhitewater other ‘expert’,rafting, who tosome Raglan area. We then narrowed to the of already running throughour it focus that some the kids to from from skiing of the many rainforests around the world. We workscan forget New and Game. Te Uku Schoolclean property and play decided a class out and withasthe sticks. This veryZealand and Fish surfing. LastHeFriday, we soon realised that all the countries with rainforests, us nature into theby ‘field’ like junior scientists and that we wanted to focusOthers on the learn horse how paddock muddy. to looktook after ventured into the ancient Te arePahu close to the equator. Countries like Brazil, we there. did lotsWe of exciting learning! and more specifi cally we to learn picking up wanted any rubbish thatmore they find say One of the manycaves. benefits of a student-led about the water collects at about the bottom Congo, Malaysia, Australia and Mexico just to it’sthat good to learn natureofby playing! inquiry is to create student agencywas within our for a cold the horse paddock. Everyone prepared We get to go up to the school garden where there name a few. We then went on to learn all about the Our next step was to create a ‘pool of classroom and allow/empower the students to experience, wearing thermaldifferent clothes layers in the Rainforest and the different are lemons and apples growing that we can eat, and knowledge’. Students were asked - What do take ownership of what they are learning by raincoats. Raglan huge magnolia kids topics like tothat and exploring fit their interests.Harry, from types we think we aknow? And Whattree do to weclimb. want Some of animals that live there. We then delved was continually us buildithuts make eat our imaginaryInice-creams! the end we willRock, collectively have a betterinforming to know?. Then wasand time to and build into animal classification and have been looking at of the challenges we were about to The Junior even find avocados. We understanding of our living landscape at Te background knowledge, so thatDiscovery we could begin grouping entered. Entering the cave, living things based on their like features. how it’s and how lots School of places andtoweface will as bewe working towards to address ourlike questions andbig in some casesit’s ourgot Uku Hereand are some of the exciting facts we have learnt: stories of moa having actiontoplanwith for how to leave this bones part found misconceptions. explore. The trees and bushes are cool andanshady our adventures school in better condition than wecaves, have our hearts First, weplay discussed the like importance recent collapsing under. We how youofcan ofhave Ryder M: Trees in the emergent layer can reach found it, asit we Kaitiakitanga We water - what exploring do we useinwater for? Then we Sometimes were pumping with- exhilaration the horse paddock! canpractise up toand 60m high. practise being We stewards of our Tewait UkutoSchool pondered the questions: webirds didn’tsing havebeautiful we couldn’t get deeper in.Aspen: The forest floor gets hardly any rain all get windywhat and ifthe songs. living landscape. clean water? Or what if we didn’t have water at We were trudging our sloppy shoes find epic treasure in the horse paddock! We plant year and and it is very dark and cold. The Green Classroom - Middle all? This led to the question - where does water through water most of the time different types of plants and learn howWritten to takeBy: care We emergent had a fascinating so sun come from? This created a natural transition Discovery - Te Uku School Cooper: The layer time, gets seeing the most stepping over rocks of all different of them. We love the native trees and plants and many glow worms and big stalagmites Art By: Isabella Lever for learning about the water cycle. Next, we and sometimes itstalactites, can be coldwhich and windy up one there. shapes and sizes. We learnt all sorts often hear the birds chirping as we walk around the and grow completed several science experiments to

e Uku School is proud to announce that we are officially a part of the EnviroSchools Programme.

Friday, if it’s not pouring with rain, Science at Te Uku School Every the Junior Discovery goes down to the Horse Paddock. This is our school native bush

What do children think about climate change? L

ately the Middle Discovery at Te Uku School has been learning about combustion for science. Combustion is the scientific word for burning. We have been doing some experiments involving candles and fire.

The latest experiment we have done is called the invisible ﬁre extinguisher. First, we made a holder for the candle, and we dipped it into the ﬁrst coke bottle that only had vinegar in it. After we dipped it into the other bottle with vinegar and baking soda and the candle went out straight away. We learnt that baking soda

and vinegar causes carbon dioxide. Obviously the fire didn't like it and it had some sort of reaction, which made it go out. We also did another experiment called jars and tea lights. First we put the biggest jar over the candle, but it went out after one minute and nineteen seconds. The tallest jar lasted the longest, around two minutes, and the smallest jar lasted around three seconds. We think that the second biggest jar lasted longer because it was taller and maybe it had a bigger hole. We also learnt about firewise and did some fun activities. For firewise we learnt about what can happen when lighters or matches can get into the wrong hands, for example, little

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of facts as we went further intoLevi: the Snakes, toucans centimetre everyand 100 tree years.frogs Therelive wasin the ancient limestone caves. We learntlayer. canopy even a room called “the auditorium” about calcium bentonite, which Stevie: is a which was huge, sang our hearts The forest floor iswemy favourite because silky mud that is really good for your out. We were so loud it sounded like where leopards, anteaters and tigers live. skin - so we covered our facesthat’s in it. So were 100 ofwill us underground. I Amalia:there Each animal choose a different many people challenged themselves, would 100% do this again, so would on their diet, how much water even though they had fears habitat of tightdepending our class! spaces and creepy crawlies. they need and how much shelter they need. Written by Emma Roughton Louie: Reptiles are cold blooded and lay eggs. They often like the water! Alessi: Humans are mammals and we have warm blood. For Show and Tell we dressed up as explorers and used our imagination to go on a hunt looking for animals and prey to catch. The students love to dress-up and share their knowledge with the class. kids with matches don't mix. We are doing a At the end of the term, we will be taking our poster with a group. The poster needed a slogan learning outside of the classroom! We will be about lighters, matches or candles. These discovering some of the rainforest animals at the are two examples of slogans: Lighters attract firefighters and matches = madness. It had to Hamilton Zoo and will have the opportunity to be catchy but simple for the Junior Discovery. explore the zoo classroom and meet with a zoologist! We also needed a vibrant picture that was eyeFollowing our visit to the zoo, we will be facilitating catching. The main idea was to hang them up so the juniors read them and learn to be safe a ‘Showcase of Learning,’ and will be inviting our around fire. wider whaanau to visit our rainforest classroom Overall, we have been having so much fun here at school where we will share our rainforest learning about combustion and firewise, hope dioramas, information reports about animals and our you enjoyed and learned lots. Thank you for reading all the way through. learning from the term. We cannot wait!

track. It is a special place to us because not that many schools have a Horse Paddock like ours! By Remy Grant, Emma Marshall and Olive Duirs (Year 4)

Te Uku School Rockstars

Written by Lily, Iris, and Mayley

uring Friday lunch times, some students from Te Uku School go down to the hall to do band practice. The band currently has five members; Nadia on lead vocals, Diego on electric guitar, Finn on bass, Rya on keyboard and Conor keeps the beat on the drums.

can have on our climate. Some students have chosen to limit their use of plastic products this term, while others are investigating their use of fossil fuels to explore the concept of thinking globally and acting climate is bad we should There are change currently 212andschools thattake action to locally. try and stopwith it.” NZUkeleles and Te During this investigation, we have learnt have registered Havana: is sad Uku School is one “I of think them. itThere arebecause a total animals and lots about many wonderful people such as Greta people are losing theirthe homes.” Thunberg, a Swedish teen who spoke at the UN We found that being part of a band of 5,765 Kiwileles, across country. We Uku School this term, we have been about our need for climate action. At 15 years old she had more challenges than just learning have onlyAtjustTestarted our musical journey learning all about it means and work these marched on parliament to illustrate the immediate that was difficult from waiatasongs. to theRya latestfound music onitthe last week to us, it was like music with NZukuleles, whaeawhat Kellie foundtoanlive delivered sustainably. To applied help us on understand better we action necessary to combat climate radio. change. We felt to play while listening to Nadia sing. application form and our behalfthis Christmas. investigating the United Nations Global inspired by her to stand takeget action, to watch videos of the to project For youtube Nadia it was challenging The other schools thatcourage received Kala up andWe for thehave ‘Ukesbeen in Schools’ initiative. Goals for Sustainable Development. we hope together can inspire others toplaying take her Kiwileles to help weand getthe a other band was that a school in we Dunedin voiceus. so Once that she This is where Kala Brand Music (who Brand Ukuleles The year 5 & 6s have been focusing predominantly action too. there is an opportunity make NZ made ukuleles) and NZUkuleles and one in Palmerston North, so we feel few songs underway members could hear it. Diego worked on Climate Action, by challenging themselves to Written in collaboration with Indi Ruka, Ava to attend Kiwileleshard MinitoJam in the year have an initiative for any New Zealand super privileged to be considered. staylater in time with everyone else think about what they can do on an individualThis levelnow means Wood,we Havana Staden and Kiri other local and schools have Field, a classSatori set ofVan with school to apply to receive 12 free ukuleles. Finn that triedare his learning best to not look at and what effect each action and decision they make Banks Year 5 & 6 joining a junior squad We were ecstatic when we got the call to ukuleles and a tuner which is a good thing as ukuleles, along with his bass. nationwide. be told that we were one of three schools that our teacher is tone deaf. Thank you NZ Ukulele Trust, Kala Music Our programme from NZUkuleles comes were successful applicants. Lyn McAllister Music who liaise with each term with music sheets, really awesome Brand, Lyn McAllister Music and Whaea Kala to distribute their beautiful ukuleles Kellie for doing the application.

When the band got better and better, they practised more often. Mr Johnson was very helpful to give up his lunch time to teach us the song ‘Sunday Morning’ by Maroon 5. When Mr Johnson saw that we were ready to show an audience, he organised for us to play it at a school assembly. People gave us lots of comments like, “Nadia you could of sang louder”, “Great job, your band is growing a personality of its own”, “I liked the whole thing just I couldn’t hear everything clearly”. We really enjoy playing together as a band and can’t wait to learn a new song and perform again. By Rya Ruka and Nadia Lennon (Year 4)

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RAGLAN Chronicle 19

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112c Newton Road, Te Mata Amazing Views and So Much On Offer Located at the end of a private country road, this very tidy property enjoys views out to the Aotea & Kawhia harbours, Taharoa Peninsula and the Tasman sea. The main 200m2+ 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom contemporary home is very well appointed and is set on almost 5 acres with several paddocks for easy grazing. Space for the boat or motorhome with a modern 6X9m 2 bay workshop. A real bonus is the large off-grid rustic barn, currently a 2nd home for family but could produce holiday rental income alongside the popular ‘Shepherds Hut’ Airbnb unit. Price Contact Email View

$1,395,000 Kyle Leuthart - 021 903 309 kleuthart.raglan@ljhooker.co.nz ljhooker.co.nz/3H4HFG

121 Maungatawhiri Road, Raglan Just The BEST Views Over Raglan! This sought after lifestyle location has just the BEST views over the harbour, Karioi mountain, Raglan township, out to ocean and the rolling waves of the bar. A second entry via Somerset Lane, down a tree lined driveway leads to the home and attractive flat lawns and gardens which have been lovingly planted. The comfortable rustic single storey 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home sits on 2.5 acres with magnificent views from every window, plus a separate modern double garage and 2 bay shed. This property is so scenic and private it seems miles away from anywhere, but it’s only 5 minutes drive to the bustling cafes, beaches and amenities of Raglan. Price Contact Email View

533 Wainui Road, Raglan

Prime Location for Surfers & Beachlovers Price

$1,295,000

Contact Kyle Leuthart - 021 903 309 Email

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By Negotiation Kyle Leuthart - 021 903 309 kleuthart.raglan@ljhooker.co.nz ljhooker.co.nz/3J7HFG

Feel the earth and energy of this home with the eco friendly mud brick constriction and warmth of Rewarewa floors. North facing, the sun shines into the kitchen and open plan living area which leads out to the lush flat lawn. On the second level there’s two bedrooms, a large second living space ideal for an office as well as a balcony. A huge bonus here at rear is ‘The Surf Shack’ offering a self-contained accommodation which has been very popular on Airbnb. The 987m2 site is made private with mature native and fruit trees. Your soul will appreciate being so close to the surf beaches and points, yet still just minutes to conveniences of Raglan township.

OPEN HOME 3

7 Cambrae Road

Lot 419, The Sanctuary, Rangitahi

Views over the Bay Located near the waterfront access path to Lorenzen Bay, sits this warm and inviting seaside character cottage which enjoys tranquil inner harbour views over the bay. The home features 3 bedrooms, a modernised kitchen and bathroom and a good sized lounge with logburner. There is a room downstairs for guests as well as a second toilet, laundry and internal access basement garage. A real bonus is the near new double garage and retained parking area constructed in 2021. From the door of this property you can stroll to Lorenzen Bay beach and jump in for a swim or kayak on the full tide in less than 3 minutes. LIM report on request.

Large Site with Water Views This prime large site is located in the very popular Stage 3 of Rangitahi subdivision, ‘The Sanctuary’, which is nearing completion with title due shortly. The 901m2 of land area has plenty of appeal and options to design your dream home, with very nice rural and mountain views as well some great inner harbour views from the building platform which can not be built out. The owners have concept plans commissioned by Classic Builders for a 4 bedroom 2 bathroom, home with double garage which are complimentary to a new owner. There will be electricity and high speed internet at the boundary for easy connection. Viewings are by appointment.

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$1,090,000 Kyle Leuthart - 021 903 309 kleuthart.raglan@ljhooker.co.nz SUN at 1 - 1:30pm ljhooker.co.nz/3G5HFG

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$575,000 Kyle Leuthart - 021 903 309 kleuthart.raglan@ljhooker.co.nz ljhooker.co.nz/3JBHFG

OPEN HOME 3

25 Store Road, Whatawhata

7 Manukau Road

Fantastic Home and Income Opportunity Finding a property with the ability to work from home is a challenge but the do exist... The 3 bedroom character bungalow is in good order and nicely presented with a flat lawn and private setting. The steel frame shed/workshop is 192m2 with a good stud height, concrete floor, 3 phase power and bonus mezzanine area. Close nearby is the popular Village Cafe, The Backyard Hotel, Gas Service Station, Magnolia Tree Childcare, Whatawhata Primary School and Te Kowhai Golf Course is just across the road. All this only 5 minutes drive to Hamilton City boundary.

Classic 1970’s Vibe A 1970’s, split level family home in original condition. There are 3 double bedrooms plus bonus room which would be a great office or fourth bedroom and attached single garage. The large, 1166m2, section has potential to add an auxiliary dwelling, (with council consent). Or create your own small lifestyle in town with a home orchard, vege gardens, chickens and perhaps a sheep or two. There is even a small harbour view. All this on the bus route and a short walk to the shops, cafes and beaches of Raglan. Embrace the retro 70’s features or update to the present day. It’s time for new owners to create memories here. Call Chrissy for more information.

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$955,000 Kyle Leuthart - 021 903 309 kleuthart.raglan@ljhooker.co.nz SUN at 10-10:45am ljhooker.co.nz/3HGHFG

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$825,000 Chrissy Cox - 027 287 1804 ccox.raglan@ljhooker.co.nz ljhooker.co.nz/3FPHFG

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