The Raglan Chronicle

Belinda Goodwin in her garden - full story on page 3.

The Boy with Wings

From Old School Arts Centre

A message from Raglan Police

In the last 30 days Police have received 110 reports, of note are the following:

• 17 x Family Harm Incidents

• 8 x Fraud related matters

• 6 x Burglaries

• 11 x Vehicle Crashes

Usingpuppetry, songs, storytelling, and exquisite handcrafted sets that magically unfold out of boxes, awardwinning theatre company ‘Birdlife Productions’ promise laughter, tears and thrilling adventure when a young man’s epic journey unites with the miracle of Kuaka/Bar-tailed Godwit migration.

In this high-tech fast-paced digital world, ‘The Boy with Wings’ offers families a counter to ‘screen time’ that allows space in ‘real-time’ for children to watch, listen and reflect. Melded with a real-time ornithological lecture, this is a comic, touching, and environmental story using the ageless wonder of puppetry that dares us all to follow our dreams!

Shows at 11am and 2.30pm, Sunday April 2. Doors open 30 mins before show. Adults $20, Children $15. Family Pass $60 (2 adults & 2 children or 1 adult & 3 children). Tickets: https:// creativeraglan.co.nz/

Frequently we are locating young people wandering and loitering about town and the CBD late at night / early hours of the morning, often hanging around outside the licensed premises while they are operating. This is not appropriate. Police have and will continue to uplift these young people where necessary. Make sure you know what your teenager is doing and that you can contact each other at any time. Many teenagers are still learning to be responsible for their own safety and wellbeing and parents / guardians need to ensure that boundaries and expectations are set and are being met.

If you would like support or advice on any parenting issue, I encourage you to ring the following helpline:

• Free Parenting Helpline - 0800 568 856

• https://www.parenthelp.org.nz/helpline/

As the seasons change, ensure so does your driving – drive to the conditions. Wet roads can be very slippery. You need to increase your following distance because it takes longer to stop on a slippery surface. You should increase your following distance from four seconds to six seconds. Roads are extra slippery just after the rain commences and will remain so until the rain has washed any oil off the road.

Want to help? – join us: https://www.newcops.govt.nz/ Be safe and be kind!

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From Linda, Raewyn, and Andrew.

Sowing seeds for gardening success

by Janine Jackson

Raglan seeds will be scattered around Hawke’s Bay home gardens with the help of Belinda Goodwin, timebank volunteers and Whāingaroa Environment Centre (WEC).

An avid gardener, Belinda has been sharing the fruits and vegetables of her labour through seed saving for many years.

“For the past 17 years I have been sharing seeds from my garden, packaging them up and distributing them at the Whāingaroa Environment Centre.”

A conversation at Crop Swap sparked the idea to send the seeds to Hawke’s Bay gardeners whose home vege patches were devastated by Cyclone Gabrielle.

The seeds will end up at Magic Beans, which is a community initiative for people who like to grow and swap fresh, home grown produce in the Hawke’s Bay.

“Magic Beans is a fantastic organisation that recognises that seed saving is part of the resilience in our community,” she says.

Belinda’s seed saving and sharing efforts are nothing new and, along with Clare Wimmer, she organised the first community seed saving event in January.

“We had eight people on the first day and then 10 people on the second day. It was a fantastic success and we've packaged up over 800 packets of seeds and donated them to WEC.”

Belinda knows from experience that the fresher the seed the greater the gardening success and she usually only saves seeds that are one or two years old.

“I've realised that I really only want to be sharing the best fresh quality seeds I have, and that is my way of ensuring those seeds are going to grow and people will have success.”

Belinda believes Raglan is in a good position to help out fellow gardeners in

Hawke’s Bay, as through community initiatives like Crop Swap, Timebank and the environment centre, people are used to sharing from their abundant crops, their saved seeds and volunteering their time.

“Kindness is inspirational, especially for gardeners who may have lost their seeds in our recent weather events and it brings me a great feeling to know that myself and other gardeners would like to give to them.”

She knows first-hand what the gift of seeds can bring to someone starting out on their gardening journey, or recovering from a loss to their crops.

“When I first moved to Raglan my neighbour came over and gave me vege

seeds, and gave me some of the best advice ever. She said come and have a look at what's growing in my garden and you will see what can grow good in yours.”

The seed saving initiative is a Timebank event - to find out more about Timebank contact timebank@whaingaroa.org.nz.

For non-Timebankers wanting to share their seeds contact Belinda at niawithbelinda@gmail.com or pop down to the Whāingaroa Environment Centre –open Tuesday to Friday, 12-3pm.

Belinda will be sharing her seed saving expertise at the Raglan Horticultural Society meeting on Tuesday, April 18 at 1pm at the Union Church Hall on Stewart Street – all are welcome.

Raglan Medical Practice Hours (by appointment)

Monday - Friday: 8.00am – 5.00pm Saturday / Sunday - Closed

Afterhours & Public Holidays

Anglesea Clinic provides health services for our patients out of normal working hours and can be contacted on 07 858 0800 For EMERGENCIES DIAL 111

Healthline can be contacted 24 hours a day on 0800 611 116 for free advice from registered nurses. Practice Plus provides virtual telehealth to all patients on weekdays from 5pm-10pm and on weekends and public holidays from 8am to 8pm, register at www.practiceplus.nz

for friendly professional advice

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

Thursday by appointment Phone O ce: (07) 834 3311

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

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Connor and Henderson Secure Titles at the Rip Curl Pro

from Surfing New Zealand

Mount Maunganui’s Tim O’Connor and Christchurch surfer Ava Henderson claimed titles at the Rip Curl Pro Raglan on Sunday 19th March, cleaning up in perfect waves at Manu Bay.

The two surfers put on exceptional performances, O’Connor surfing to a 14.90 point heat total and Henderson a 14.15 point total. For Henderson, it is her second win in a row after claiming the Seventhwave Canterbury Women’s Championships two weeks ago.

The Rip Curl Pro Raglan is the third event on the 2023 NZ Surf Series and was completed in clean 1.0m waves today with the winds remaining variable.

O’Connor opened the final with the best wave of the 30 minutes – 8.25 out of a possible 10, the perfect start that loaded pressure on his opponents. He built on his lead that he held from start to finish to claim his second win at national level, eleven years since his first at Gisborne in 2012.

“I was just really stoked the waves turned on. I feel like my backhand is up there with everyone else, and it was just a matter of catching the waves,” O’Connor said, crediting the win to his equipment and support crew in his partner.

O’Connor’s three opponents in Jay Piper – Healion (Piha), Caleb Cutmore (Rag)

and Cassidy Mann (Auck) have all spent considerable time honing their skills at Raglan but so has Tim O’Connor in the past.

“Yeah I actually lived here for nine months after studying so I know the wave relatively well; not as well as the other finalists but enough to know that if there is a three footer in front of you, it is just about putting it up there,” added O’Connor who heads back to Indonesia in six weeks and is undecided whether he will be able to contest the rest of the NZ Surf Series.

“Winning the series is a long time goal of mine, so we will see how I get on”.

Finishing in second place was Jay Piper –Healion, securing his career best result. Piper – Healion had one final attempt for the win in the dying stages of the final. However, requiring a 7.76 on his final wave, he surfed to a 7.05, enough to put him into second place on 14.20 points ahead of Caleb Cutmore. Cutmore also had a high scoring, finishing with a 13.85 point heat total ahead of firsttime finalist Cassidy Mann in fourth on 11.30.

17-year-old Ava Henderson was too strong for her opponents in the Open Women’s Final, finishing with the 14.15 point heat total.

“Yeah I am frothing so hard right now, definitely one of my best achievements so far,” said the elate young teen.

“I wasn’t thinking of doing any events this year but got back into the buzz of it and here

I am with a win, frothing…. stoked,” she added.

“I spent my whole Year 11 based at Raglan and learned the wave a lot but I haven’t actually been here for a while and definitely lost my bearings a bit at this event, and I wasn’t too used to the pumping waves, but it was epic surfing against the other girls in good Manu Bay and coming away with the win,” explained Henderson.

Rip Curl Rising Star Awards went to Chloe Groube and Tao Mouldey for their outstanding performances at the event, advancing to the semifinals of their respective divisions against the best surfers in Aotearoa. The Volkswagen Highest Heat Score of the Day Award went to Caleb Cutmore for a 17.10 point heat total in the semifinals of the Open Men’s Division.

Artists gear up for Raglan Arts Weekend registration in April

Budding artists and well established creators need to pencil in April 3, 2023, as that’s when registration opens for the next Raglan Arts Weekend, known affectionately as RAW.

Last year, registration for RAW filled up in 4 days, so all artists – both established and new – are encouraged to get in quick to be a part of Raglan’s much loved annual art trail.

Due to the growth in popularity - both of visitors and of artists wanting to join – the capacity for RAW registrations will be bigger than its previous year. “We really want RAW to be as inclusive as possible and an awesome showcase of all our hidden talent in Whaingaroa so it makes sense to expand where we can and when funds permit,” says Nicky Brzeska, RAW’s Co-ordinator and event organiser since 2019.

It will be Raglan’s 13th open studio event and RAW continues to try and evolve to keep it fresh and fun for all involved. This year

includes the launch of an ‘Emerging Artists Exhibition’ at the Town Hall, which will see approximately 15 new and upcoming talented artists push their boundaries, showcase artworks and be available to discuss their art explorations.

This will be the first large group exhibition for RAW in the last few years. It will be managed by Caleb Osborne and Miriam Collins who both identify as emerging artists, collectively have experience with exhibiting their works and are actively involved in the arts sector in the Waikato region. "Within the arts sector, there are numerous barriers emerging artists can face when they first set out, such as availability of studio and exhibition spaces, gallery commission costs, and mentorship," says Caleb.

"We hope to help new artists navigate these challenges, and ultimately celebrate their artistic journey and courage in putting their work out into the world."

A new long term RAW partnership with Mark Frost from Bayleys is also driving some exciting additions this year – a RAW artistonly tour of some of the studio highlights just ahead of the weekend itself, and a ticketed opening cocktail event at Rock-It, which will kickstart the RAW weekend festivities.

For those artists wishing to register for RAW, please note:

Any artists wanting to exhibit as part of the Emerging Artists exhibition need to email their application to Caleb/Miriam on rawemergingartist@outlook.co.nz, see website for further application details.

All other artists who want to have their own studio listing, please head to the registration page at www.raglanartsweekend.nz

For website registrations, artists will need a few high quality photos, a biography, a 20 word (or less) one liner for the brochure and a potential studio address for the weekend.

RAW’s open studio event will be held over Labour Weekend, 21 to 23 October 2023.

Ava Henderson. Image courtesy of PhotoCPL.

Local artist Chris Meek.

Dreamview turns ‘food collective’ as two newer ventures relocate there

by Edith Symes

Two enterprising local couples who dreamt big for their chocolate and ice cream-making endeavours have now taken their start-ups to a new level – just 10 minutes out of town to a dairy farm with a difference up on Te Hutewai Rd.

That farm is Dreamview, owned and operated by the Hill family, who five years ago started bottling their own milk, a venture that became such a success they’ve stopped supplying Fonterra altogether.

And last Sunday there was a combined function to mark the arrival on site not only of the Hills’ new purpose-built creamery but also the two fledgling businesses – Raglan Chocolate and Raglan Gelato – which now operate from their own factories on the farm.

“We want to celebrate this food collective with everyone who has supported us so far,” creamery manager Jess Hill said on invites to the event, tagged as ‘Dreamtime’.

That turned out to be quite a few. About 100 friends, family, stockists and tradies turned up to while away the afternoon and to see the new creamery, the gelato-making factory now housed in the container which was the old creamery, and the new poly-panel steel cabins – not unlike flashy shipping containers – where chocolate is made.

Along with free tastings there was the more serious business of finding out just how these local sweet treats are being created.

Mike Renfree – “looking very professional”, as one onlooker commented – showed how cacao beans are first made into very big blocks of chocolate which are then melted down in a tempering machine to become small blocks.

It’s all about the tempering, Mike’s partner Simone Downey explained – “getting the snap and the shine” just right.

Simone wraps the blocks of chocolate, dealing with orders and emails along the way, from the couple’s home in Cambrae Rd, which is where the business started off five years ago.

The couple recall being “blown away” by the interest when they launched their chocolate at Raglan’s monthly creative market.

Mike had a background in food technology but wanted out of the corporate world to do

his own thing. And now it’s just so much fun, he says. “Chocolate sucked me in!”

His vision was always to make chocolate that’s not only good but also ethical. So the beans are sourced from the Pacific people –specifically from the Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea and Vanuatu. “It’s an amazing untapped resource there,” he adds.

Lars and Hanna Allouard’s story is also one of humble beginnings for their Raglan Gelato. Starting out in the Old School kitchen only 18 months ago, this German/French couple then moved their ice cream-making operation late last year to the 20-foot container which served as Dreamview Farm’s first creamery.

“We always came up here for our milk anyway,” says Lars.

Lars was a local cabinet-maker but reckons making ice cream is lots more fun. He decided to pursue his long-held dream despite also thinking it was a crazy idea.

So during the Covid lockdown of 2021 he tackled an intensive online course through the Gelato University – yes, there really is one – near Bologna in Italy. The couple now delight in “making people happy”, moving

their gleaming gelato cart around town and to festivals.

For their part the Hill family – parents Dave and Bronwyn along with adult children Jess, Matthew and Kathy – are delighted at the collaboration of the three businesses now based up on the farm.

The Dreamview team has grown to include 11 staff members, six refrigerated delivery trucks, the new creamery, and a pasteurisation facility.

Now with Raglan Chocolate and Raglan Gelato on site it’s, well, a dream come true.

While the factors driving the housing market activity have shifted with the seasons, there’s one thing you can count on. With a unique blend of expertise, international networks and a suite of innovative marketing tools, Bayleys is the agency for all your property needs.

Residential, commercial, rural and lifestyle – we deliver the best results. Get in touch:

Mark Frost 022 150 2244 mark.frost@bayleys.co.nz

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Michelle O’Byrne 021 969 878 michelle.obyrne@bayleys.co.nz

Stephen O’Byrne 021 969 848 stephen.obyrne@bayleys.co.nz

Dreamteam: (Clockwise from top left) Lars, Dave, Mike & Simone, Jess, Kathy & Bronwyn Hill, Hanna with son on her lap.

EnviroMatters

@wec.raglan

Science Night #16

@wec.raglan

CO2 Emission from the Taupō Volcanic Zone

Te Pokapū Taiao o Whāingaroa

The Whāingaroa Environment Centre

6-7pm | Wednesday 29 March 2023

Harbour view hotel

CO2 is the second most abundant gas, after H2O, emitted from magma degassing and can be released during volcanic eruptions and unrest. The Rotorua geothermal field in New Zealand alone releases 1000 tons of CO2 into the atmosphere daily, contributing to greenhouse gas emissions. Measuring soil CO2 flux can help determine surface CO2 emissions and identify anomalies caused by volcanic, tectonic, or anthropogenic activities. Accurately quantifying CO2 flux and emissions in natural features is crucial for comparing them to emissions from geothermal power plants, which

play a key role in decarbonizing energy generation in New Zealand. Jimmy Yang is a PhD student and on the Hydrothermal Systems and Mineral Team at GNS Science - Te Pū Ao, Wairakei Research Centre.

FOOD CONTROL PLANS & VERIFICATION WORKSHOP

If you want to make and sell food, you need to have a plan to manage food safety risks. Find out how to develop yours and how to get your food business up and running.

10:00-11:30am

Tuesday 4 or Tuesday 18 April 2023

Centre Hub, Whāingaroa Environment Centre

An Environmental Health Officer from Waikato District Council will be facilitating these workshops and will be there to answer your questions.

Numbers will be restricted to four participants per workshop.

Register by emailing: food@whaingaroa.org.nz

Thank you to our sponsors:

10AM - 2PM

SATURDAY 25 MARCH 3 STEWART STREET

Peggy Oki will be installing an origami M ā ui Dolphin mosaic and you are invited to add your own origami dolphin to the art piece. Peggy is a welI known environmental artist for cetaceans who has worked throughout the world welcoming global public participation.

Paul Murray will host a fun open forum for discussion with Q&A, giveaways and prizes. Paul is an Environmental Education Specialist with Para Kore and is well recognised for his sustainable alternatives to this system and connections to Te Ao M ā ori values and practices.

This event is to raise awareness to the plight of the smallest and rarely seen dolphin, Popoto/M ā ui Dolphin.

*image generated by both Jimmy Yang's idea and an AI (midjourney)

Local teachers joined nationwide teachers strike

From NZEI Te Riu Roa. All images thanks to Sheree Gibson.

Around 30,000 primary school teachers and principals, kindergarten teachers as well as area school teachers and principals voted to take strike action last week on Thursday 16 March.

NZEI Te Riu Roa members earlier in March rejected a second offer from the Ministry of Education to settle their collective agreements. Area school teachers have not yet received a second offer and have joined the strike to attempt to make progress with their negotiations.

Teachers and principals want the Government to increase staffing and funding to schools and kindergartens so that teachers can better meet the needs of children, and to improve current pay offers in order to attract and retain people in the teaching profession.

“The current offers from the government don’t do enough for teachers, principals or tamariki,” said NZEI Te Riu Roa president Mark Potter. “Strike action is the last thing we want to do, but members want to send a message to the government about how serious we are about needing change.”

Potter said the pay component of the offer did not meet cost of living increases members were facing, but pay was only one part of the decision to strike. He said the current offers did little to address serious issues around funding and understaffing, ratios and sick leave.

“Of course the rising cost of living plays into this, but the bigger picture is that if we are to retain and attract quality educators we must improve work conditions in the sector.

“We all want the best for our students but without changes to the system we can’t give it to them. This affects tamariki, because teacher’s working conditions are children’s learning conditions.”

Climathon Roadshow cycling their way to Raglan

A q&a with Tijmen Doesborgh, Programme Lead for Impact Hub Waikato

In this week's issue of the Chronicle, we catch up with Tijmen Doesborgh - Programme Lead for Impact Hub

Waikato - to hear about the Climate Waikato Roadshow that is cycling its way to town this coming Monday, March 27.

Tell us about who you are and your involvement with the Climathon Waikato.

I have been fortunate enough to call beautiful Whaingaroa my home for almost 2 years now and have really experienced the difference a vibrant and active community can make.

In my work for Impact Hub Waikato we also believe that the world’s greatest challenges will never be solved by one person or organisation alone. We need to work together. That’s why we set out to create a thriving innovation ecosystem where people of all backgrounds collaborate across organisations, cultures and generations to solve the grand challenges of our time.

Tell us about why / how you are travelling on e-bikes for this roadshow?

As the most recent U.N. report shows, earth is likely to cross a critical threshold for global warming within the next decade (1.5 degrees Celsius above pre industrial levels). So, now is the time for bold climate action and that is why we are organising a

Climathon in Waikato, working with local communities with the goal to make Climate Action mainstream.

The Roadshow is being held in the leadup to the 2023 edition of the Climathon Waikato Ideathon - a hackathon-style event where local students, professionals, and entrepreneurs work together in teams to explore and develop innovative solutions to our shared climate challenges.

The idea for the Roadshow came from my teammate at Impact Hub and Cambridgelocal, Emma Sinclair - who, as part of her work with Climathon Waikato, has helped deliver a number of events promoting sustainability over the past few years. Departing from Hamilton on March 27th, she will spend a week cycling 350 km via e-bike through Raglan, Ngaruawahia, Waipā, Tokoroa, Matamata, and Paeroa. This adventure is an opportunity for us to step out of our own comfort zone and highlight our Climate message.

But, more importantly, as we travel across the region, we’ll be getting out and about in communities - rallying people together, and empowering them to take their own authentic climate actions. We want to show people that all actions make a difference, no matter how small or insignificant they may seem. So please join us and be inspired on March 27th!

What are some of the major issues facing communities in regards to climate change?

We have just experienced the impact of a severe extreme weather event in Aotearoa with Cyclone Gabrielle. It is more important than ever to come together and act as a community to find ways to both reduce and adapt to Climate Change. So let’s ideate and work together to explore the path to a more sustainable future for all of us.

What can we expect to see/hear at the event in Raglan?

On Monday 27th of March (starting at 5.45pm at the Kokiri Centre) we will celebrate our beautiful Whaingaroa putting the spotlight on Biodiversity initiatives and

brainstorm about climate change solutions in the area of Transport, Energy & Healthy homes, Food Systems & Agriculture and Empowerment & Resilience. We have invited local Hapū, Peggy Oki, and Kristel van Houte to join us and share their personal stories around protecting Biodiversity. Finally, without the support of our partners this event would not be possible, so a specific shout out to Raglan Food Co. as the main sponsor for this event.

Climathon Roadshow Monday March 27th. Join us for a whole lot of Climate Action and be inspired by the amazing life journey of Peggy Oki. 6pm, Kokiri Centre. Free entrance. Snacks provided.

Apply now for Meridian’s Power Up Community Fund

At Meridian, we only generate from 100% renewable resources: wind, water, and sun. We’re committed to doing good things with our energy. That means good for people, and good for the environment.

We’re proud to back local projects in the communities around our wind farms and hydro stations with our Power Up fund.

With Power Up, your community has a say on what initiatives we support and fund. Managed by a panel of locals and Meridian staff, we’re working together to build strong, sustainable communities.

Power Up Te Uku provides grants for projects in Raglan, Te Mata, Te Uku, and Waitetuna.

Images clockwise from top left: Emma Sinclair gets ready on her e-bike, Climathon Waikato Team - Tijmen Doesborgh, Emma Sinclair, Nanise Ginnen and Emma Sinclair presenting.

The Veils... Raglan show at The Yard

from Jeane Mowatt

Animal Health Column

WITH ANEXA VETS

The Anexa Raglan Team

The Veils are celebrating the release of their new double album …And Out Of The Void Came Love and will be performing in Raglan this Saturday for a must-see full band live show - the sixth stop on their 9-date nationwide tour of Aotearoa.

Featuring singles Undertow, No Limit Of Stars, Time and Bullfighter (Hand Of God) the album is the result of a tumultuous period of injury, isolation and new life, and is the first release from the band since the critically acclaimed Total Depravity in 2016.

The album is intended to be listened to in two sittings with a short break in the middle; or as lead singer Finn Andrews instructs: “Make a coffee or

smoke a cigarette – but don’t mow the lawn or go to the movies or something that takes too long.”

The album was produced by local legend Tom Healy, with composer Victoria Kelly’s soaring string arrangements also playing an integral role in bringing the songs to life. The album also features an incredible assortment of musicians including Cass Basil (bass), Dan Raishbrook (lap steel guitar), Liam Gerrard (piano), Joseph McCallum (drums) the NZTrio, and special guests the Smoke Fairies on backing vocals.

Australian folk artist, Grace Cummings will join as support. The Veils live at The Yard, Raglan, Saturday March 25th. Tickets from https://www. ticketfairy.com/event/the-veils-raglan

Twilight bowls is a real community affair, with upward of 20 teams of triples. For some it’s their first experience of having fun at bowls.

Players get to meet new people who live in Raglan and enjoy a social couple of hours. It also feeds a few new bowlers into joining the Raglan Bowling Club which is a real positive for us. Winners from left to right: Robin Pipe, Kevin Antill and Sue Pipe.

Weare proud to have a diverse team that brings their unique skills, passion, culture, and personalities to contribute to the services we offer at Anexa Raglan.

Our amazing team offers:

-Retail advice, over the counter sales, queries, and bookings from our customer care team.

-Large Animal Technician advice and support.

-Nurse Consultations including but not limited to; nail trims, dental checks, skin and arthritis treatments, weight management programs and post operative checks.

-Vet services including:

-Consultations (including but not limited to) health checks, blood tests, repeat medications, ultrasound, preoperative work ups and critical care.

-Radiographs -Routine Surgeries.

-Emergency Surgeries. -Orthopaedic Surgeries.

-Sheep, Beef and dairy products, consults and farm visits.

-Routine Horse consultations and procedures. An-d many more.

The Raglan team loves to help our community with their fur babies and appreciate getting to know you all, receive your kindness and ongoing support.

Get to know our team better:

Top row: Donna-Vet Nurse , Laura (top)-Costumer Care, Dee (bottom)-Vet Nurse, Shannon-Vet Nurse, Rolando-Head Vet.

Second row: Debra-Customer Care, Starchie (Cat)-Customer Care, Graham-Clinic Manager and Technical Sales Representative, Hannah (top)-Customer Care and Junior Nurse, Karyn (bottom)-Companion Animal Vet.

Third Row: Sarah-Large Animal Vet, Atraides-Head Nurse, Shane-Mixed Vet (Companion, Production and Horses), Taryn-Team Leader and Vet Nurse.

Want to join our team? Check out our website https://anexa.co.nz/ staff/job-vacancies/

Anexa, 40 Bow Street, Raglan P: 07 825 8390

Medical Incapacity –

When can an employer fairly end employment?

By Jaime Lomas – Director and Specialist Employment Lawyer, DTI Lawyers

business, it will be more difficult to justify terminating employment unless the employee has been away for a significant amount of time.

There is still time to be counted in the 2023 Census

From Census NZ

People who missed out on completing their census forms by Census Day, Tuesday, 7 March 2023, still have time to take part and be counted, Stats NZ said yesterday.

Employees are having to deal with not being able to work and the wider effect their medical condition is having on their lives; whereas employers can be faced with uncertainty on an employee’s return and having to deal with the impacts to the business of a role that cannot be performed until the employee has recovered. The question employers often want answered is: at what point is it fair and reasonable to draw a line in the sand and end employment due to medical incapacity? The answer is that it depends on the circumstances. There are several factors that must be considered when deciding whether it is fair and reasonable to end someone’s employment due to medical incapacity. Some of those factors include:

• What the employee’s employment agreement or employer policies say about any timeframe of incapacity. If a timeframe is specified, then trying to end employment before that timeframe has exceeded would constitute a breach of the employment agreement and would likely mean any decision to dismiss was unjustified.

• Whether the injury/illness is work related or involves a breach of the employer’s duties. Employers must act prudently if the injury occurred at work and could have been avoided had the employer discharged its duties regarding health and safety.

• If the role performed by the employer is a key role in the business and cannot easily be performed by someone else. If the employee performs a role that can be covered for a period by a temporary worker or by other employees within the

• Whether the employee has a medical diagnosis and there is evidence on when the employee can likely return to work. It will be difficult to justify ending employment if there is certainty around when an employee will be fit to resume their duties at work and the employer is able to cover the role in the interim.

• Has all relevant medical information been requested from the employee? An employer must ensure they have all relevant information about the employee’s condition and likely return to work before it can be in a position to make decisions regarding their ongoing employment.

• Making sure both parties are acting in good faith, which includes being responsive and communicative.

• Before any decision to end employment is made, employers must follow a fair consultation process. This will include placing the employee on notice of the possibility that their employment might end due to medical incapacity and giving them the opportunity to provide further information and comment at each stage of the process.

It is always important when following any process that could result in the ending of an employment relationship to obtain sound advice on the legal obligations and process to follow. Likewise, employees should also seek advice to ensure they are being treated fairly.

The specialist employment law team at DTI Lawyers can assist in relation to all employment matters, including advice on medical incapacity processes. For any further information on employment law queries, please contact Jaime Lomas – jaime@ dtilawyers.co.nz

Taking part in the 2023 Census is important for residents of Raglan so that planning and funding decicions can be made that reflects our communities true needs.

Census Day is when every person in Aotearoa New Zealand is asked to complete the fiveyearly census so the needs of communities across the country are met by up-to-date information and data.

By the end of Census Day, 2.6 million people had completed their Individual census form, with forms also completed for the dwellings where people live or stay. The majority (97 percent) of the forms received to date have been completed online.

“It was great to see so many people fill in their forms by census night. I want to thank everyone in Aotearoa New Zealand who took the time to be counted. The few minutes you spent doing your forms will help bring tangible benefits to our country for years and years,” Simon Mason said.

“The 2023 Census is a mixed online and paper-form census. A lot of people will have completed their forms on paper and these now need to be mailed back to Stats NZ to be included in the census.

“There is also still time and lots of help available for people if they have misplaced

their forms or need some assistance to complete their forms.”

The 0800 CENSUS helpline is open seven days a week, census collectors will be out in communities following up with people who have not yet responded, and there will be reminder letters coming out with new access codes for people that need them.

“Following the very high peak volumes of calls and online activity on census night, people can continue to submit their forms online, or request an access code and have it sent to their mobile phone so they can do the census right there and then. If filling your forms out online, remember to complete each form in one sitting,” Mason said.

People in areas impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle will be provided with more time and more support to take part in the census.

“We are working carefully with local communities to ensure people impacted by the cyclone and recent flooding have the time they need to focus on family and their home and businesses.

“Most people in these regions will not yet have census forms, although some have completed the census. Census collection in these areas is being designed with community organisations to get the timing right and to ensure the right support is in place for people,” Mason said.

“The results of the census will be critically important in supporting communities across Aotearoa New Zealand and supporting the recovery of cyclone-impacted regions.”

Op-ed: Cost of Living Package

By Angela Roberts MP

Currently, many households throughout the Raglan region are struggling to make ends meet.

I recently spoke to Mike Rarere – House Manager – at the Raglan Community House about the ways the cost-of-living has affected the everyday lives of people here in Raglan.

The Raglan Community House is an integral part of our community that coordinates an extensive range of local service providers and endeavours to connect people throughout our district to the services they need.

They are on the ground floor, experiencing the day-to-day impacts of inflated living expenses.

pensioners, students, families, and those on main benefits to receive a boost to their income commencing April 1st.

For community members over the age of 65, New Zealand superannuation will rise. A couple will receive $102.84 more per fortnight, while a single person living along will receive an additional $66.86 per payment.

We are supporting whānau by increasing Working for Families and Best Start payments.

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“Living cost increases impact the lives of many community members as food and rent seem to be relatively higher than in the main centres. Food; due to extra costs of transportation, and the lack of larger supermarkets with their lower prices. Rent; due to the limited supply of rental accommodation available.”

We know that many households are being forced to make hard decisions, so that is why we have decided to either push pause or stop some of our government programmes so we can focus more time, energy, and resources on the bread-and-butter issues.

Last week, the Government announced a cost-of-living package that will support over 1.4 million New Zealanders, with our

We are also committed to supporting our tertiary students by increasing student allowance and student loan living costs payments by $20 per week because we know investing in our education and workforce is a vital part of building back better.

Increased transportation costs are another economic set-back facing many households.

“Local employment and training opportunities are limited, so some travel to Hamilton for work or study. Increased travel costs impact our community,” said Rarere.

In order to cut travel expenses, we have also extended the fuel tax cuts and half price public transport until the end of June.

These measures won’t solve everything, but they are practical steps that we can take to support Kiwis.

Of course, there’s still more we can do, so going forward, it is imperative that the costof-living continues to be a major focus for our Government.

Dealing with issues involving employees who are unable to work because of illness or injury can be difficult for all those involved – both employer and employee.

Lomas is a

DTI Lawyers, and alongside Andrea Twaddle, heads the Employment Law Team.

WAITETUNA 11 Parker Access Road

Access Granted!

Three bedrooms plus self-contained unit

• Near-new quality home, cleverly landscaped, ready to enjoy

• 8,059m2 section well fenced for livestock

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Richard Thomson

M 027 294 8625

pggwre.co.nz/HAM37630

RURAL|LIFESTYLE|RESIDENTIAL

WAITETUNA 12B Bush View Drive

Solitude, Serenity and Space

Great views, elevation and a sunny lifestyle on an approximately 2.41ha (more or less) section imbued with nature await you here, up a quiet lane mere minutes (3km) from the Waitetuna community. The 302m2 modern, open plan home has strong architectural lines, making a statement with its full height windows and sunken living areas at the heart of the home.

pggwre.co.nz/HAM36981

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PRICE BY NEGOTIATION

GST Inclusive

VIEW By Appointment Only

Richard Thomson

M 027 294 8625

E richard.thomson@pggwrightson.co.nz

RAGLAN 3578 State Highway 23

Pretty Productive 38ha

Quality, easy contour, fertile, beautiful, practical, productive and versatile are all words that accurately describe this 38ha property. Located only 6km from Raglan this property can grow almost anything; quality pasture and horticulture with established avocados and citrus orchards nearby to name a few, making this farm suitable for all sorts of opportunities. The farm has excellent water and good fencing throughout. There is a great race system making getting around and shifting stock simple. All waterways and wet lands have been fenced off, retired and planted in native.

pggwre.co.nz/HAM37618

DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY Plus

GST (if any)

Closes 4.00pm, Thursday 27 April

VIEW 11am-12pm, Wednesday 29 March

Richard Thomson

M 027 294 8625

E richard.thomson@pggwrightson.co.nz

WAITETUNA 881b Old Mountain Road

Spectacular Lifestyle

Lifestyle properties of this quality don't come along everyday. This modern, comfortable family home on 1.235ha (more or less) had a lot of thought go into it - the layout works exceptionally well with multiple inside and outside areas to enjoy time alone or with family and guests.

pggwre.co.nz/HAM37379

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$1.45M

GST Inclusive

VIEW 1.30-2.15pm, Sun 26 Mar, 2 Apr

Richard Thomson

M 027 294 8625

E richard.thomson@pggwrightson.co.nz

WAINGARO 1859 Waingaro Road

Work Hard, Play Hard

1859 Waingaro Road is a private 7ha (more or less) block set amongst native bush and rolling rural countryside. This property has a lovely pocket of native bush and natural springs that could be utilised for stock water. The two bedroom home is nicely positioned in a sunny elevated spot on the property.

pggwre.co.nz/HAM36918

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VIEW By Appointment Only

Richard Thomson

M 027 294 8625

E richard.thomson@pggwrightson.co.nz

RAGLAN 214 Cogswell Road

If privacy, quiet, bush, birdlife and streams make your heart sing then look no further.

This 8,352m2 (more or less) property conveniently located on a quiet no-exit road midway between Hamilton and Raglan has a very special feel about it. The property features a well cared for three bedroom 1950's home with native flooring.

pggwre.co.nz/HAM37350

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$895,000

GST Inclusive

VIEW By Appointment Only

M 027 294 8625

E richard.thomson@pggwrightson.co.nz

Dream Spot

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FOR RENT

Upper Wainui Road Raglan

Large 3-bedroom home located up on the ridge almost at the end of the highly sought-after Upper Wainui Road. The house has an open-plan lounge with a log burner, a modern kitchen, and a dining area all with underfloor heating. The main bedroom is upstairs and has stunning high ceilings and a balcony, with the remaining two bedrooms downstairs, one having its own access to the driveway. Located off the main entrance hall are the bathroom and laundry. Native bush and mountain views are seen from the deck, which receives stunning afternoon sun all year around. The property is fully fenced and has a large sliding gate on the driveway. The property

FOR RENT

$720 per week

$2,880 Bond

Available Wednesday 24 May

The property is available unfurnished on a fixed long term.

104 Te Papatapu Road Raglan

FOR

$1,360,000 View

Raglan 107 Rangitahi Road

SOLD

Raglan Lot 11 Rangitahi Road

Reduced for fantastic buying

This cleverly designed 3-bedroom Anthem Home is quickly nearing completion. Painters are due to tackle the interior any day so come along and check out the design, layout and unobstructed view over the mountain. With polished concrete floors in the living areas and entrance, Cedar clad gables, front wall and entrance as well as solid plaster over the rest of the exterior, this home or lock up and go would be hard to build for the money. Decks, driveway and landscaping will be included. This home will be a bargain for someone and that someone should be viewing ASAP.

Raglan Lot 432 Koohunga Street

Escape to Rangitahi

This beautiful coastal home is designed for both relaxation and entertaining. All three bedrooms enjoy indoor-outdoor flow to embrace the beautiful location, while an open plan entertainers kitchen, dining and lounge open out to a large sun-soaked deck. Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms, two-car garaging, entertainers kitchen complete with scullery and quality Bosch appliances, indoor-outdoor flow from all three bedrooms, extensive 53sqm hardwood decking.

Absolute water views from this premium section

Price reduction - motivated vendor

A rare opportunity to secure arguably the best section available on the Rangitahi Peninsula Development. With unobstructed views of the estuary, Mount Karioi and Golf course this 525m2 section is the perfect spot to design and build your dream home - Protective covenants in place. Being so close to the water and in Stage 1, most of the surrounding homes have already been completed. Realistic vendor will consider all offers. Should you sign a Registered Master Builders Contract with Anthem Homes to build your home on this site, you will be entitled to a $50,000.00 discount.

Raglan Lot 431 Koohunga Street

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For Sale $1,334,000

This home has it all!

This house has it all! Four bedrooms, two living areas, two bathrooms, and a stunning designer kitchen complete with a scullery. The package also includes ducted heating and 29sqm of Kwila decking, perfect for entertaining or simply soaking in the stunning surroundings of the Rangitahi Peninsula. Plus, there's even room to park the boat/motorhome. What more could you want?

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Raglan 5 Upper Cross Street

Quaint with a twist or two

This warm and sunny 3-bedroom home with 2 bathrooms is looking for new owners. With 2 bedrooms in the main home there is also an attached, semi self-contained single bedroom with its own bathroom and access point which has been well utilised as an Air BnB and produces a tidy supplementary income. 5 Snowden place is an extension of Upper Cross Street just minutes walk from Raglan town centre. Secluded and tucked away down a private ROW with a generous 1083m2 section there is the possibility to subdivide, however if you just enjoy having space around you then the well treed section is private.

Outstanding, central entry-level opportunity!

Amazing opportunity for first home buyers, retirees or investors to secure a centrally located, single level home only a short stroll from the beach, wharf and Raglan township. Currently vacant and ready for you, it's all set up and ready to live or rent. Privately positioned amongst established fruit/citrus trees and plantings, here you can enjoy the low maintenance garden and grounds while being minutes from the water. Our vendors are motivated to meet the market and are offering you the chance to take advantage!

Street

Charming cottage and sleepout

It's the end of an era and now the opportunity exists for you to capitalise on this unique property with a large 1257sqm landholding. On offer in the main dwelling are two bedrooms, shower, study nook and a mezzanine level. The home is currently set up for off-grid living with a water tank, pump and gas hot water cylinder. There is a Kent style fireplace with wetback to keep you warm in the winter and you'll find an abundance of firewood on the property. There is some finishing required to the interior, however for those DIYers, builders or creatives it'll be an easy and fun project!

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Beautiful coastal home and land package

Beautiful coastal home and land package This home is designed to enable you to enjoy the coastal lifestyle you have always dreamt of on the beautiful Rangitahi Peninsula. Integrating effortlessly with its surroundings and low-care landscaping, enquire today about making this masterpiece your own. Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms and two-car garaging, quality Bosch appliances in a designer kitchen, including a scullery, convenient separate WC.

Raglan 20 James Street

Raglan 569 Te Akau Wharf Road

Raglan 6 Kapokapowai

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Local businesses are the foundation of our communityand they make it possible for us to bring the Raglan Chronicle to you.

what’s on

CROP SWAP. FIRST AND THIRD SUNDAYS of the month. 9.30 -10.30am at Bowling Club, James Street. Bring anything from kitchen or garden to swap – seedlings, plants, produce, preserves, baking. It’s not direct swapping, we share abundance, and everyone gets a bit of everything! All welcome

RAG DOG MUSTER

2 - SATURDAY 25

MARCH. 9AM.

PAPAHUA RESERVE (beside Jo’s Takeaways)

A fun morning run/ walk with (or without) a dog/s to fund raise for the Stray Animals and Wildlife Fund at the local Vets. For more information and registration for the event - www.ragdogmuster. com

MĒ AROHA KI NGĀ

MĀUI DOLPHINS’

GATHERING Saturday

25 March at Raglan Union Church Hall, 10am - 2pm. This event will have guests Peggy Oki and Paul Murray & Vegan Sausage Sizzle.

CLIMATHON ROADSHOW

MONDAY MARCH 27TH. Join us for a whole lot of Climate Action and be inspired by the amazing stories from environmental activist Peggy Oki and maritime ecologist Kristel van Houte (Karioi Project). March 27th, 6pm, Kokiri Centre. Free entrance. Snacks provided.

WED 29 MAR RAGLAN

RAMBLERS 9am from James St near Wallis St: St Alban’s church walk & hot springs

5 Stewart St, Raglan

WHAT'S ON

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

ART TO WEAR 2023 – CALL FOR ENTRIES

Entries are invited for the following section: Colour - Kaleidoscope, Time in Motion, Children’s – Wing It, Kaitiakitanga – Forest Flora, Upcycled – Suit Yourself. For further details, important dates and online entry, go to our website www. raglanartscentre.co.nz.

SHADES OF WHITE EXHIBITION – CALL FOR ENTRIES

Entries are invited for wall-hung works on the theme Shades of White. For full details check our website www.raglanartscentre.co.nz under Creative Raglan Events tab.

POP-UP BOOK SHOP – TILL 25 MARCH

Featuring books for sale by Raglan authors – open weekdays 10-2 and writer in residence Sat 25 10-2 available to chat and answer questions - Sarah Johnson. Check our website for further detailswww.raglanartscentre.co.nz.

RETRO RELOADED RAGLAN CREATIVE MARKET

– SUNDAY 26 MAR

This themed market returns in force with the full roster of special stall-holders to celebrate all things retro! Devonshire teas available. 10am – 2pm at the Old School Arts Centre on Stewart St. For more info - www.raglanmarket.com

THE BOY WITH WINGS – SUNDAY 2 APRIL 11AM AND 2.30PM

Puppet show by award-winning theatre company Birdlife Productions - laughter, tears and thrilling adventure when a young man’s epic journey unites with the miracle of Kuaka/Bar-tailed Godwit migration. Designed specifically for children ages 5 to 9 years, but loved by all ages. Doors open 30 mins before show times. Adults $20/children $15/Family pass (4 people) $60. Book online creativeraglan.co.nz

REGULAR EVENTS

Ragtimers Ukulele Group Weekly on Wed, 4pm

Clay Shed Members’ Night Weekly on Wed, 5-7pm

Autumn, feel now the chill in the morning yes. Come along and exercise with THE RAGLAN

LIGHT EXERCISE GROUP Monday & Thursday. 10am. St Peters Hall

Karioi Quilters Monthly on 2nd Thurs, 10.30am

Raglan Art Group Monthly on 1st Fri, 10am

Backgammon Club Monthly on last Fri, 5pm Mens’ Group Wed 29 Mar then every other week, 7pm

MOVIES

EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE

(M | 139 mins)

Sat 1 Apr 4.30pm Sun 2 Apr 7pm

BANSHEES OF INISHERIN

(M | 114 mins)

Sat 1 Apr 8pm Sun 16 Apr 4.30pm

A MAN CALLED OTTO

(PG | 126 mins)

Sun 2 Apr 4.30pm

Sat 15 Apr 8pm

subject to availability of key team check website to confirm Masks are recommended for all movie sessions.

Door sales 30min prior raglanmovies.co.nz

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

Public Notices For Sale

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

For Hire

DINGO DIGGER AND CAGED TRAILER FOR hire Operator on request, free quotes. Ph 02108793805. Wanted

Public Notices

NOTICE AGM WHAINGAROA

KI TE WHENUA CHARITABLE TRUST

Venue: Kokiri Centre, 86 Riria Kereopa Memorial Drive, Raglan Date: Sunday 2nd April 2023 Time: 1:00pm Contact 0278258845 or temania102@gmail. com / wktwbookings@ gmail.com for agenda or further details

Situations Vacant HOLY WEEK IN HOLY

Vacancy at Xtreme Zero Waste –Organic Yard Operator

This is a job for a person who is interested in becoming involved in all aspects of the management of our Organic Resource Recovery at XZW. Daily tasks include customer service, green waste unloads, compost production, product movement and maintenance of a functional Organics Yard.

This role is 21 hours/week (3 x 7.5 hr shifts, days to be worked negotiable) and requires a reasonable level of fitness (some heavy lifting involved). Background in composting not essential but an interest in Organic Resource Recovery and Circular Economy could lead to further career development. Digger wheels tracks and rollers and forklift endorsement licences advantageous. Contact team@xtremezerowaste.org.nz to apply.

Consultation open on the proposed Cemeteries Bylaw 2023

Waikato District Council is seeking feedback on the Proposed Cemeteries Bylaw. The proposed Bylaw sets out responsibilities regarding Council controlled cemeteries in the Waikato District.

Significant clauses proposed are to allow Natural burial areas, dogs on-lead in cemeteries and to remove a clause that prohibits anyone other than sexton or staff to backfill grave sites.

For further information, copies of the statement of proposal, proposed bylaw and submission form visit www.waikatodistrict.govt.nz/sayit or any Council office or library. Have your say by 16 April 2023.

Tell us what you think about what we’re proposing. Make a submission by:

• entering it online at www.waikatodistrict.govt.nz/sayit

• emailing it to consult@waidc.govt.nz

• posting it to Waikato District Council, 15 Galileo Street, Ngaruawahia 3720

• delivering it to any Council Office or library

• call us on 0800 492 452

A hearing will be held in May for those who wish to present their submission in person.

G J Ion Chief Executive 0800 492 452 www.waikatodistrict.govt.nz www.facebook.com/WaikatoDistrictCouncil

Notice of herbicide spraying

Waikato Regional Council advises that under Resource Consent 124871 spraying of pest plants growing in aquatic and semi-aquatic locations will continue over the next three months.

Pest plants to be sprayed are listed in the Regional Pest Management Plan and include (but are not limited to): alligator weed, Manchurian wild rice, sagittaria, Senegal tea, spartina and yellow flag iris. Herbicides to be used are haloxyfop, imazapyr, metsulfuron-methyl and triclopyr. Application method is location dependent and may be by helicopter, gun and hose, mistblower or knapsack. Operational areas are spread throughout the region and include (but are not limited to):

• Lakes Whangape and Waikare

• Te Otamanui Lagoon

• Waihou, Piako and Ohinemuri rivers

• Waikato River (from Horotiu to Port Waikato)

• Whangamarino and Maramarua rivers

• numerous smaller urban and rural sites.

Spraying is weather dependent and will occur during daylight hours on any day, including weekends but excluding public holidays.

For more information or to request to be notified visit www.waikatoregion.govt.nz/aquaticspraying or call Waikato Regional Council’s biosecurity pest plants team on 0800 800 401.

Occupiers who have already requested to be notified will be contacted prior to spraying.

CDA McLay Chief Executive www.waikatoregion.govt.nz

Raglan 112C Newton Road

Open

2ha + Family home and much more!

Located at the end of a private country road, this well-presented lifestyle property enjoys expansive views out to Aotea & Kawhia harbours, Taharoa Peninsula and the Tasman sea. This contemporary, brick home (200sqm) is cleverly designed to enhance family living. A real bonus here, for additional income options, is the stylish off-grid rustic barn, which currently serves as a second home for family, but could also easily produce holiday rental income. The 'Shepherds Hut' self-contained unit has proven to be very popular on Airbnb. Viewing is highly encouraged to appreciate this lifestyle gem.

Flax Cove retreat

Ideally situated to capture the stunning view of Mt Karioi, this modern residence is now ready for a new chapter. The contemporary exterior is elegant and understated, contrasted by a vibrant and colourful interior. A generous open plan kitchen/living area is at the heart of this home. Large glass ranchsliders open out onto the front deck, framing the breathtaking views over the water towards Mt Karioi. The location is convenient with Kaitoke walkway, cafes, shops and schools within walking distance and the bus stop is just up the road.

Ready and waiting

This gorgeous home feels brand new! Situated superbly, enjoying all day sun, this home is fresh and light. Fully fenced and surrounded by beautiful greenery, you get the sense of being in a private world of your own. Stepping up onto the charming front porch and through a large ranch slider, one immediately gets a sense of space and tranquility. There is a cosy wood burner set against a brick feature wall, as well as a heat pump to keep you cool in the summer months. The generous open plan living area then flows into a stunning new kitchen, with clean modern lines.

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Deadline Sale closes Tuesday 4th April, 2023 at 12.00pm, (unless sold prior)

View Sat 25 Mar 1.00 - 1.30pm Sun 26 Mar 12.30 - 1.00pm Web pb.co.nz/RGU115901

Location is everything!

This single level, private end unit is set back from the road and is perfectly positioned to capture the sun. The location is prime, just an easy stroll to the town centre, waters edge, fishing, wharf and many other Raglan attractions. Being so convenient and easy care, this unit is versatile and would be ideal for an investor / first home buyer or retired couple, looking for a no fuss lifestyle by the sea. With recent upgrades including a new kitchen, bathroom and paint, this tidy home will appeal to many and is perfect for both permanent or holiday living.

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View Sat 25 Mar 12.00 - 12.30pm Web pb.co.nz/RGU111728

Jono Hutson M 021 488 766

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Raglan 6 Te Whare Hauora Place

Raglan 54 Main Road