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solace in the resilience of the Whaingaroa community. Our ability to band together and help those in need, our ability to survive tough times, our ability to support each other during financial storms and just basically looking after each other, our manaakitanga. Many in our community will be feeling worried. Whether young, elderly, vulnerable or alone, all groups will be represented here. As our Prime Minister suggested, be kind to others and that may be as simple as a phone call to check in on your neighbour. Kindness and care for others is important now more than ever as we face a pivotal moment in this nation’s history. Moving forward during these uncertain times, we will need to practice manaakitanga towards those that are in need and if you need help yourself, please do not be afraid to ask for it. Hopefully we will look back on this time and be proud of the way we weathered this storm. The Chronicle will be with you every week for as long as we can, bringing you updates and stories from around the community during the lockdown period. While our office is closed, you can contact me directly on: 021 085 16079 or maki@raglanchronicle. co.nz. Stay safe Whaingaroa. Maki Nishiyama Editor

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aglan businesses acted quickly on Monday, organising delivery services for everything from groceries to pharmaceuticals as the country’s coronavirus crisis moved to Alert Level 3 ahead of going on to Level 4 from 11.59pm Wednesday. The town’s two supermarkets, SuperValue and Four Square – which as essential services can stay open throughout the four-week nationwide lockdown – were offering home deliveries with payment either by portable eftpos or online. The moves help avoid any contact with others for the four weeks the town goes into lockdown. Both stores had earlier put in place a system of free deliveries for seniors, the vulnerable and those self-isolating, with SuperValue also prepared to add extra deliveries every second Tuesday so SuperGold cardholders could still take advantage of its regular five percent discount. SuperValue was also limiting “essential items” – flour, longlife milks, baked beans and spaghetti, rice and pasta, baby formula, toilet paper, panadol and paracetamol – to two per person. To help a small Raglan business keep afloat Four Square owner/operator Satnam Bains was offering on Monday to use Raglan Shuttle, which very recently came under new management, for its deliveries.

He said customers could pay the shuttle service direct, part pay what they could afford or pay nothing – leaving Four Square to cover any unmet costs. “We are all working together to keep our community safe.” The Herbal Dispensary will also be open Thursday (today). with a strict one in one out policy. They will be closed Friday, Saturday and Sunday but will reopen again on Monday from 10am - 1pm. Similarly, Whaingaroa Organic Kai will also be providing services as an essential food provider. The smaller Wainui Foodmarket said it would remain open for as long as supplies could be accessed, though whether it can continue trading during the lockdown was unclear. The local pharmacy – in what it called the best interests of staff and the Raglan community – was on Monday admitting only one customer at a time to its side counter inside the main doors, and others were waiting on the footpath on painted stars that ensured they were sufficiently apart. The pharmacy was advising locals to expect delays but was reassuring them they would still get their prescriptions filled and could buy other items. Customers were also being encouraged to phone or email the pharmacy – an essential service during the lockdown – beforehand so all requested items could be ready for pickup.

Raglan Medical – in line with primary care medical clinics throughout the country – had moved early this week to phone consults only, and was sending prescriptions directly through to Raglan Pharmacy. Local fuel stations, which are also classified as essential services, are expected to remain open throughout the lockdown. Meanwhile local roots reggae band Lost Tribe Aotearoa didn’t let the cancellation of their local gig last Saturday night stop them. With sponsors Raglan Roast behind them, they livestreamed old songs and new from their upcoming album to a “massive response” – proving, they said, that “NZ music can live on through this crisis”. Edith Symes *Raglan Area School was closed from Tuesday this week, saying it was “implementing with urgency our plan to support your child’s learning from home”. It said school holidays were starting early from next Monday – March 30 – and the school would be technically open for distance instruction after the break, though teachers would be working off site **Raglan Surf Lifesaving Club said they would still be patrolling Ngarunui Beach from 11am - 5pm Saturday and 11am-4pm Sunday, however wthey won’t be doing any other activities outside of this due to the current Covid-19 conditions.

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Raglan Old School Arts Centre clay shed Riki and ribbon cutting by long term Raglanite Ralph Blanchard.

The new clay shed building was blessed recently by kaumatua Russell Riki.

ecently, the Raglan Old ceremony with a karanga by School Arts Centre clay shed Raglan councilor Lisa Thomson, was officially opened in a dawn blessing by kaumatua Russell

About 50 people gathered to celebrate the opening of the first part of the Creative Space building, which includes the new clay shed, the kiln room and the Raglan Lions sorting room. Raglan Arts Council chair Rodger Gallagher says the decision to build a new building was made seven years ago at a community meeting held at the Old School. “Since then the journey has been long and hard. The opening of the clay shed is an amazing milestone. We have only got to this point due to the contribution of many individuals, businesses, organisations and funders. Many have donated money, time and services.” Progress on the building continues as fundraising efforts allow and remaining work includes plastering, painting, light installation, fitting fire door in the lobby, hand rails for stairs, paving, sealing carpark, completing lift shaft and lift installation, and more. “The journey continues with the next step being the plastering of the lobby and stairs. We still need more money so the fundraising also continues,” he says. Clay Shed champion Susanne GiessenPrinz is still running the Brick by Brick

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fundraiser and already money from brick sales has been essential paying for windows, doors, joinery and the council fees needed to get the Clay Shed open for public use. “Buying a personalised brick is such a wonderful way to help give life to a community project. Each brick sold gets the building a little bit closer to completion. So, don’t miss out on leaving a permanent mark at the Raglan Old School Arts Centre and being a part of history,” she says. Please note that the clay shed and the Old School Arts Centre are currently closed due to Covid-19. To find out more contact info@raglanartscentre. co.nz or 07 825 0023. Janine Jackson

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New Zealand COVID-19 Alert Levels •

These alert levels specify the public health and social measures to be taken.

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The measures may be updated on the basis of (i) new scientific knowledge about COVID-19 and (ii) information

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CURRENT LEVEL

At all levels, health services, emergency services, utilities and goods transport, and other essential services, running. Employers in those sectors must continue to meet their health and safety obligations.

levels. We can move up and down alert levels. •

New Zealand and elsewhere.

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The alert levels may be applied at a town, city, territorial local authority, regional or national level.

In general, the alert levels are cumulative, e.g. Level 1 is a base-level response. Always prepare for the next level.

LEVEL

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RANGE OF MEASURES (can be applied locally or nationally)

Level 4 - Eliminate

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Sustained and intensive transmission

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People instructed to stay at home

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Widespread outbreaks

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Educational facilities closed

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Businesses closed except for essential services (e.g. supermarkets, pharmacies, clinics) and lifeline utilities

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Rationing of supplies and requisitioning of facilities

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Travel severely limited

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Major reprioritisation of healthcare services

Likely that disease is not contained

What Essential services will be operating during the lockdown period? The following services are considered essential. This means businesses carrying out these functions can remain open, including any critical suppliers in their supply chains (e.g. a firm repairing IT and data infrastructure without which an entity cannot provide an essential service). This list will evolve over time. It was last updated at 8 pm, 24 March 2020. Sectors Entities providing essential services (including their supply chains) Accommodation • Any entity that provides accommodation services for essential workers, isolation/quarantine, and emergency housing • Any entity that provides accommodation services for essential workers, isolation/quarantine, and emergency housing • Retirement villages Border • Customs New Zealand, Immigration New Zealand and the Ministry for Primary Industries Building and construction • Any entity involved in building and construction related to essential services and critical infrastructure • Any entity involved in building and construction required immediately to maintain human health and safety at home or work • Any entity that performs or is involved in building and resource consenting necessary for the above purposes Courts, tribunals and the justice system • Courts of New Zealand, tribunals • Critical Crown entities (e.g. Electoral Commission) Fast-moving consumer goods • Any entity involved in the supply, delivery, distribution and sale of food, beverage and other key consumer goods essential for maintaining the wellbeing of people. Financial services • Banks, insurers and other financial institutions, including any entity that contracts or provides services to them (eg secure money delivery services) • Securities registries • NZX Health • District Health Boards (and all of their facilities), Pharmac, New Zealand Blood Service, Health Promotion Agency, Health Quality and Safety Commission • Any person employed or contracted as a doctor, nurse, midwife, pharmacist, paramedic, medical laboratory scientists, kaiāwhina workers, social workers, aged care and community workers, and

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caregivers more generally • Hospitals, primary care clinics, pharmacies, medical laboratories, care facilities (eg rest homes) • Any entity providing ambulance services • Any entity involved with the deceased/tūpāpaku (eg funeral homes, crematories, cemeteries) • Any entity producing health sector equipment, medicines and PPE Local and national government • Any entity involved in COVID-19 response, enforcement, planning or logistics or that has civil defence/emergency management functions (including any entity that supplies services for these purposes) • Key public services Primary industries, including food and beverage production and processing • Any entity involved in the packaging, production and processing of food and beverage products, whether for domestic consumption or export • Any entity involved in relevant support services, such as food safety and verification, inspection or associated laboratory services, food safety and biosecurity functions • Any entity providing veterinary services • Any entity whose closure would jeopardise the maintenance of animal health or welfare standards (including the short-term survival of a species) Public safety and national security • The Department of Corrections, Fire and Emergency New Zealand, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Justice, New Zealand Defence Force, New Zealand Police, New Zealand Security Intelligence Service, Government Communications Security Bureau • Courts of New Zealand • Any person employed or contracted in a public safety or national security role Science • ESR, GNS, GeoNet, NIWA, MetService • Any entity (including research organisations) involved in COVID-19 response • Any entity (including research organisations) involved in hazard monitoring and resilience • Any entity (including research organisations) involved in diagnostics for essential services like biosecurity, public health • Laboratories and Physical Containment level 3 (PC3) facilities that could provide essential services and products that could be used to respond to COVID-19 • Other significant research facilities including animal facilities, clinical trials and infrastructure that requires constant attention (eg samples, collections and storage facilities) that are important to New Zealand

Staying mentally healthy our emotional and mental wellbeing is important. It is normal Y to feel stressed or lonely when self-isolating, but there are some things you can do to feel better. Even if you are not sick you may be feeling anxious about COVID-19. This is normal.

Managing your mental wellbeing Reach out to your usual supports – family and whānau, friends and workmates. Sharing how we feel and offering support to others is important. We also recommend sticking to a routine such as having regular mealtimes, bedtimes and exercising.

Social services • Those entities, including non-government organisations, that provide welfare and social services to meet immediate needs, to be specified jointly by the Ministry of Social Development and Oranga Tamariki Transport and logistics • Ministry of Transport, New Zealand Customs, New Zealand Transport Agency, Civil Aviation Authority (including Aviation Security Service), Maritime New Zealand (including the Rescue Coordination Centre), Airways NZ, MetService, KiwiRail (including Interislander), and any entity which is contracted by these entities • Any entity that provides, or is contracted to an entity that provides, logistics services, including New Zealand Post and courier services • Any entity providing, or is contracted by an entity that provides, transport services to the Ministry of Health, a District Health Board, a Medical Officer of Health, or a Controller (as defined in section 4 of the Civil Defence and Emergency Management Act 2002) • Any entity which provides services related to the maintenance and ongoing operation of critical infrastructure (eg roads, rail, ports, airports) • Any entity which operates or is contracted by an entity listed in Schedule 1 of the Civil Defence and Emergency Management Act 2002, an aerodrome, a passenger and/or freight aviation service, a passenger and/or freight shipping service, a road freight service, a rail freight service, a vehicle recovery service; or a public transport service (under contract with a Regional Council) • Any small passenger service vehicle driver (who holds the relevant licence) • Any entity providing services to keep vehicles operational for essential work purposes (eg vehicle testing, mechanics, tyre services) Utilities and communications, including supply chains • Any entity involved in the production, supply, sale distribution or disposal of electricity, gas, water, waste water (eg sanitation), waste (eg rubbish collection), fuel, telecommunication services, and any entity that is contracted by these entities • News (including news production) and broadcast media • Internet service providers • Any entity that provides maintenance and repair services for utilities and communications, including supply chains • Any entity supplying services to an essential workplaces that are required for the safe operation of that workplace (e.g. cleaning, security services)

If you feel you are not coping, it is important to talk with a health professional. For support with grief, anxiety, distress or mental wellbeing, you can call or text 1737 – free, anytime, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week – to talk with a trained counsellor. Spend time in places that feel safe and comfortable as much as possible. Tell yourself that how you are feeling is a normal reaction and will pass – it’s nothing to be afraid of. Keep active – keeping active can improve general wellbeing and help distract from distressing feelings.

COVID-19 Update We are opÂ en and fully staffed. Please take the lock down seriously, the lives of our older and vulnerable population are in our hands. If you are unwell and need medical assistance donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait, please contact us.

The only change to our opening hours is a temporary reduction in the closing time on Tuesday and Thursday. Our new hours are 8am to 5pm. To keep our community safe we are limiting the number of people in the building. Our clinic has comprehensive hygiene measures to reduce the risk of spreading infectious diseases. Essential services will continue, patients who are unwell and require a face to face consult will be brought into the clinic. If you are asked to come to the clinic please wait in your car and our car park attendant will approach you to co-ordinate services

For emergencies ring 111 the ambulance service is unchanged and is supported by our PRIME service

We are busy, it may take hours for a doctor or nurse to ring you back please keep your phone with you at all times, playing phone tag is a frustrating exercise!

Watch out for your mental health if you have concerns please contact us, ring/text 1737 or in high risk situations contact the crisis line on 0800 50 50 50

Please ring for doctor and nurse appointments we will arrange an initial phone consult; depending on your needs we will manage you via a phone consult or when necessary arrange a booked face to face consultation. Normal consult charges apply.

Please use the Manage My Health patient portal service whenever possible for repeat scripts and minor queries

PRESCRIPTIONS: Large numbers of early prescription requests are compromising our ability to treat patients, please order your scripts one week before they are due, no earlier please.

The pharmacy is extremely busy at present like supermarkets, pharmacies have normal stock levels and will dispense your medications when needed.

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Spotlight on Client Satisfaction At Ray White we have been surveying customers since 2013. Our customer satisfaction programme enables us to evaluate how well we are doing. It helps us understand what customers need from us, what they value and what they don’t. And critically, to ensure that we keep the customer at the centre of everything we do.

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Annual Raglan Arts Weekend postponed due to Covid-19 pandemic

Alan Price, left, and Terry Green were the Championshiop winners.

Scream Now by Jane Galloway.

Jacqueline Anderson, left and Nicky Brzeska at last year's Arts Weekend.

ue to the Covid-19 Coronavirus alert system being raised to Level 4 the Raglan Arts Weekend will be postponed until further notice. The Raglan Old School Arts Centre is now closed until further notice which means the RAW Preview Exhibition is also closed. Raglan Arts Weekend coordinator Nicky Brzeska says a new date for the

weekend will be looked at once things are back to normal.

the appropriate decision in consultation with our artists.”

“We are so sad about the postponement of RAW but really in the context of what’s happening, it seems like a tiny piece of the puzzle. It was turning out to be a difficult decision to make whether we go ahead or not, so in some ways, it was easier once the decision was made for us. It’s sad as a lot of energy, time and money has been invested by everyone so far – the artists, the sponsors, the organisers and of course our visitors. We’ll take it day by day and make

She says the Government Arts Support Package may help financially for local artists.

Health in your Hands

Outdoor Bowls Update: Mens Open Pairs

he Men’s Open Pairs Championship was held on the February 22, on a beautiful summers day.

“I’ve also heard some lovely little stories already from artists who are planning to ‘paint up a storm’ in isolation. We could have some beautiful artworks born out of probably one of the most significant events to happen to some of us in this lifetime,” she says. Janine Jackson

With a medium sized field present the competition was fierce and contested in a good spirit. At the end of the competition, Alan Price and Terry Green came out on top. They played against Murray Eddy and Bob Carter who were the runners up. Raglan Outdoor Bowls

A column connecting with senior citizens in our community.

Dig for victory ! Dance for Joy! Sing for the soul!

My Grandfather was a “Dad’s Army ”Community Victory Gardens” and sustainability, recycling and dealing any will be will be waking up to the grim reality of self Veteran” and reluctantly dug up his prize have started spring up throughout the with landfill management promoting worm flower garden to grow extra vegetables. world including New Zealand, during farming and dealing with environmental isolation for the first time. However the good news is Raglan has

He worked through the night to help build

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the last War. Germinate vegetable seeds, plant seedlings, dig out the compost heap, nurture the worm farm and cultivate the garden. It’s a great solitary exercise, a good healthy workout, an inexpensive activity with lucrative results. If all else fails read a gardening book and share the knowledge. Keep on digging! In 1941 Women's War Service Auxiliary (WWSA) – or "Women Without Sex Appeal" as they were sometimes called

food to feed his “flock”. However you don’t have give-up your flowers “you need them for your Soul”. I have successfully conquered the art of hanging baskets and I am happy to pass on the secrets. The ancient idea of Allotments sprang up in England during the First World War, but they've never really took off in New Zealand. Rural areas were pretty much self-sufficient and soon rekindled the art

recent years. Supported by Parliament and encouraged by local governments, schools and different interested bodies,

we have become much more aware of the economical and health benefits of growing our vegetables. Communities grow too as friendships, skills, community pride & resilience flourish. The Raglan Horticultural Society is Raglan's oldest group and began 114 years ago – and it's still going strong today educating young and old in the art of horticulture. Raglan Zero Xtreme Waste and the

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issues. More recently Timebank and Crop Swap have been instrumental in connecting people, creating a tool library, a seed bank, community gardens and school projects. Organic gardening, permaculture, composting, worm farming, companion planting, rat trapping, are many of the topic shared. Meanwhile Stay at Home, be strong, keep safe, send love, and keep a watch out for your elderly neighbours. WHAT’S ON NIA DANCE NOW LIVE ONLINE with Belinda Email for your invitation niawithbelinda@gmail.com Pauline Abrahams

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Magnolia Tree Childcare's Tour de Raglan fundraising event

agnolia Tree Childcare wanted to help two members of our local volunteer fire service, Dirk and Mick, who are taking part in the Tour Aotearoa by cycling 3000 km from Cape Reinga to Bluff to raise funds for Raglan Volunteer fire service. Jackie Gillet came up with the idea of our very own Tour de Raglan where the children from our centre plus their whānau would be able to actively take part by being sponsored, all to raise some much needed funds for the fire fighters to purchase new head lamps for working in the dark. Our hard working staff made posters, banners and flyers to tell our centre families about supporting the Tour de Raglan.

On Tuesday afternoon, March 17, we all met at the netball courts to get going. There were bikes, scooters , skateboards, and roller skates. We had young and old all taking part for a great cause. Jackie counted 1297 circuits of the netball courts as well as more circuits on the grass of the rugby fields. At least 50 people cycled for 1 hour or 1297 laps which came to a total of 3000 minutes. All the participants were rewarded with a sausage and an iceblock. We raised a grand total of $850. Dirk came along too, although not on his bike, as he had just returned to Raglan from completing the length of the North Island. Magnolia Tree Childcare

Waikato Community Funders Group collaborate on COVID-19 response

ommunity funders in the Waikato region have combined efforts to directly support non-profit organisations who are wellplaced to support the wellbeing of the most at-risk people, who may be affected by COVID-19. “Trust Waikato has allocated $1 million towards funding a COVID-19 response, and other funders will be contributing further through combined action and grants,” says Dennis Turton, Chief Executive of Trust Waikato. “This is a hugely important way to support the work of non-profit organisations who will be working at the coal-face to protect and look after our most vulnerable communities.” Target groups identified for funding include rural support organisations, community houses, those who work with the elderly and at-risk groups and mental health support networks. “I am really pleased that we are taking a coordinated response to the

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COVID-19 crisis and the disruption this situation has created,” says Raewyn Jones, Chief Executive of WEL Energy Trust. “We all have a part to play, and these collective efforts will make it much easier for the communities we support, to know what help is available, and where”. The Waikato Community Funders Group will be contacting organisations who are active in the region to let them know that this funding is available and how to apply. The Waikato Community Funders Group takes a collaborative approach to funding opportunities across the Waikato and includes the Brian Perry Foundation, Braemar Charitable Trust, The Department of Internal Affairs, DV Bryant Trust, Gallagher Foundation, Len Reynolds Trust, Momentum Waikato, Trust Waikato, WEL Energy Trust, Hamilton City Council and Waikato Regional Council.

Coastguard appeals for people not to go out on the water

oastguard New Zealand is asking people not to go out on the water today or during the lockdown period to avoid putting themselves or Coastguard volunteers in harm’s way. “Last year Coastguard volunteers responded to more than 3,700 calls for help, proving that regardless of planning and preparation, people can’t always rely on their own steam to get home,” says Coastguard New Zealand CEO, Callum Gillespie.

“As individuals we need to recognise that our actions can have an effect on others,” he adds. “We have had a lot of calls and messages from the public asking if they’re able to go out on the water during the lockdown period, the answer is no. Should you get into difficulty, you will quickly want help from Coastguard volunteers and staff, requiring them to leave self-isolation and come together to help you.” “Please don’t put yourself or others at risk, stay off the water and out of harm’s way as we unite against Covid-19.”

EnviroMatters

The Whāingaroa Environment Centre

whāingaroa.org.nz | envirocentre@whāingaroa.org.nz | Temporarily closed | Raglan Town Hall

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Kia ora Raglan. With Monday's announcement that we have moved to Alert Level 4 - Eliminate in response to COVID19, our country has been moving swiftly into lock down of all non-essential business and movement - this is big and lifechanging. It’s a hard time for us all. With all the sudden changes and so much uncertainty, it's understandable to feel stressed and anxious. Thank you to every single person who is making huge sacrifices to look after the health of our community. Thank you to everyone staying at home and isolating. Thank you to everyone in our community who works in essential services and will continue to supply us with with necessary services.

The Whāingaroa Environment Centre is temporarily closed but we are still available by email envirocentre@whaingaroa.org.nz Unfortunately Māui Dolphin Day and the Recycled Raft Race for 2020 is cancelled but our dedication to Māui dolphin conservation will continue.

This is our time to think, feel and show COMMON-UNITY

While Timebank members can not provide support in person right now, we have plenty of Timebank Raglan members here to help those in our wider Raglan community that might be needing some extra support. Be it delivering things from the supermarket, pharmacy or post office. Perhaps a regular friendly phone call is required? Timebank members go through a registration process and are well rehearsed at helping other members in our community safely, respectfully and kindly. If you, or somebody you know needs help or maybe a phone call, please get in touch so we can get a Timebank member in your neighbourhood to help you. We can get through this time by sharing kindness. Our Timebank Coordinator Sarah will get back to you soon as possible: timebank@whaingaroa.org.nz / 0221012007

Xtremes' teams have full commitment to continuing to provide these essential services for Whāingaroa to the best of our ability within the current constraints. ✔Kerbside collections and essential business collections will continue as per normal – at this stage. ✔Our site will be open for bagged rubbish, greenwaste and recycling drop offs only, though potentially reducing hours over the coming time – no second hand items to be dropped off at the shop and no large trailer loads due to restrictions in bulk bins and transport options. ✖Kāhu’s Nest shop, yards, and skip bin service will be closed to public from Wednesday 25th March 2020 We ask again that everyone WASHES RECYCLING WELL and NO SHARP ITEMS in bags or crates, please FLUSH TISSUES (not wet wipes though!) please take extra care with putting out our rubbish and recycling. Let's respect and be mindful of our collections and sorting crew please – every pair of hands on task is essential for our community, continuing right through the lock down period specified by our government at this stage for 4 weeks. Massive thanks to our community for the ongoing support and commitment to zero waste. This will be a tough time but when we consider the journey we have been on over the last 20 years we can be proud of a number of milestones that make this community one of the most resilient in the country. We know the importance of minimising our consumption, of buying local and buying only whats necessary. We are experienced at home composting and gardening and we are entrepreneurial when it comes to utilising resources around us. COMMUNITY NOTICE: Our local supermarkets and our Pharmacy remain open during this time for essential shopping. Please shop like you normally would. Buying more than you need means others go without. Be considerate and avoid stockpiling. By all means pick up a couple of extra things in your shop, but there is no need to stock up for weeks in advance.Both of our supermarkets are available for grocery deliveries to those in our community who are unable to go out for essentials: Raglan Supervalue - raglansupervalue@gmail.com / 021834718 (priority given to the elderly, the sick and those in quarantine) Raglan Four Square - raglan4square@gmail.com / TEXT 027 390 8888 (delivery charges apply) Raglan Pharmacy - raglandispensary@gmail.com / 07 825 8164 (Please contact directly for all orders or prescriptions. Pickups permitted by family members)

Kia kaha Whāingaroa lets dig deep and show how resilient we are – take care of your neighbours, your loved ones and your environment. We will get through this together. As our Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said: “Everything you will all give up for the next few weeks, all of the lost contact with others, all of the isolation... it will literally save lives. Thousands of lives. Be kind....What we need from you, is support one another. Call to check in on your neighbours. Start a phone tree with your street. Plan how you’ll keep in touch with one another...In the meantime, be strong and be kind.”

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Maintenance and Drainlaying.

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Nick Heasman Nick767 Heasman 027 5379 Phone: 021 058 2140 Phone: 021 058 2140 Email: onpointraglan@gmail.com nate@skilledmaintenance.co.nz CERTIFIED PLUMBER Email:onpointplumbing.co.nz onpointraglan@gmail.com www.skilledmaintenance.co.nz onpointplumbing.co.nz

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RECYCLING/MINISKIPS RECYCLING/MINISKIPS ROOFING RECYCLING/MINISKIPS

HOURS HOURS Monday - Friday HOURS Monday 12.30pm-–Friday 5.00pm Monday 12.30pm -–Friday 5.00pm Saturday–&5.00pm Sunday 12.30pm Saturday Sunday 10.00am & – 5.00pm Saturday & Sunday 10.00am – 5.00pm 10.00am – 5.00pm No drop offs after No drop please offs after 4.30pm No drop please offs after 4.30pm 4.30pm please

ROOFING SUPPORT OUR ROOFING ROOFING SUPPORTERS! The businesses and individuals advertising in the Raglan Chronicle are participating not only to promote their businesses, but to show their support for our community paper – so be sure to tell them you saw them in the Raglan Chronicle. Local businesses are the foundation of our community and they make it possible for us to bring the Raglan Chronicle to you.

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advertising in the Raglan Chronicle are participating not only to and critical infrastructure are participating not only to promote their businesses, but • Any entity involved in building and construction required immediately promote their businesses, but to to show their support for our maintain human health and safety at home or work to show their support for our • Any entity that performs or is involved community in building and resource consenting paper – so be sure community paper – so be sure necessary for the above purposes to tell them you saw them in the to tell them you saw them in the Raglan Chronicle. Will there still be builders working?Raglan Chronicle. It depends. Construction workers will stillLocal work on what is deemed businesses are theessential or Local businesses are the human critical. For example, work that needs to happen in order to foundation of ourmaintain community foundati on of our community health or safety will still carry on. and they make it possible for us to and they make it possible for us to bring the Raglan Chronicle to you. What if something breaks in my home? bring the Raglan Chronicle to you. Electricians, telecommunication workers, plumbers, internet providers are all classed as essential services and will still work on critical services. This means that if you have a leak or your power goes out, you will still be able to call someone to help you.

What's On

A MESSAGE FROM RAGLAN PHARMACY...

RAGLAN ARTS WEEKEND has been postponed until further notice.

CROP SWAP Unfortunately we will have to cancel Crop Swap meets for the foreseeable future, including the upcoming Pumpkin Festival.

For Sale

Services Offered

F I R E W O O D DRY, DELIVERED Trailerload: Pine $180 / Gum $200 Phone 021 0771524

FRUIT TREES NEED PRUNING? Pip, Stone, Citrus. 20 years experience. Call Dean 0212174491

In My Good Books

Quality 2nd hand books ILL ED T Open Thurs - Sun CLOS NOTICE R E from 10am H T R U F 2 Wallis St Books wanted.

Wanted WANTED

Any unwanted Car, Ute, Van or 4WD. Any condition. Cash paid, free pick up. Phone/Txt Kevin on 027 299 6165

Commercial to Let COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR LEASE Road frontage at a busy hub at 10 Bankart Street opposite the supermarket. Great visable location for a beautician, health practitioner or professional ofﬁce suite. Comes with waiting room, customer’s car park, disabled toilet, bathroom and separate shower.

Ph 027 447 1999

Services Offered FLUE CLEANING & LOG FIRE INSPECTION $115. All flue and log fire repairs including new fire installations. Please phone Mark on 07 8298-103 / 021457342

Raglan Community House will be closed to the general public until further notice. Our DropIn Lounge Service, Opportunity Shop and Public toilets will be closed until further notice.

3) If you need REPEATS, try not to come to the pharmacy and wait in the line. Just CALL US or EMAIL (more preferable - raglandispensary@gmail.com) us instead, we will give you an estimate for when it will be ready for pick up. 4) We have a lot of PRESCRIPTONS that we just havent had time to process. PLEASE GIVE US MORE TIME unless URGENT. Please come back the following day if possible or even next week if you dont actually need them yet (so we can do urgent items ﬁrst). You can get a family member to pick these up if you are worried about being in lockdown. Once this initial unexpected rush settles, things will be easier to maintain.

At this stage we will continue our Counselling and Budgeting services using protocols including social distancing, phone, video phone and email.

DO YOU WANT YOUR HOUSE

Staﬀ will be regularly checking our phone messages and emails and responding to inquiries. Phone 825 8142

Call now 09 846 4108

During the lock down period our ﬁnancial mentoring service will continue to operate as Mon - Thurs 1pm - 5pm via phone: 825 8500 and email: budget@theraglanhouse.co.nz

Repiled, Relocated, Repositioned or Removed?

1) YES we are staying OPEN right through the pandemic. Pharmacy is part of the essential services & we are here to support you & your family. Every staff member is putting themselves at risk to serve this community. Please support us & help us stay safe too. I personally am going around to different Pharmacy sites around the Waikato & thelping them transition to a more safer way to operate over the next 3-4 months. 2) There is no reason to STOCKPILE. Stay calm & share the love. There are no major expected shortages.

5) VITAMINS & SHOP items are still available as normal, just call us over the phone or email us and we will put it all together and make it easier for you to pick up. Lots of items are out of stock in shop but there are coming in regularly on a daily-weekly basis. 6) We are trying to reduce handling of paper prescriptions to minimise potential exposure. If your holding a paper prescription, you can email us your prescription on raglandispensary@gmail.com. Just be sure to bring it with you when you come to collect your medicine. 7) Keep SMILING, it makes our day and others. It energises us when we feel TIRED and RUN DOWN. All the late nights I am doing are made worthwhile seeing our patients happy & smiling. 8) We are looking for a VOLUNTEERS to HELP do DELIVERIES to our ELDERLY or PATIENTS in NEED. Please contact me via facebook 9) Stay Strong! We will get through this TOGETHER.

The Raglan Health Shuttle service has been suspended. Death Notice GALLOWAY, ANDREW THOMPSON. Passed away on 20th March,2020. Loved father of Jane, Robert, Merren, Bryce and Kate; and loved Grandad to Julian, Lennie, Jessie, Emma, Ben, Louie, Jed, Sean, Joel, Esther, Sadie, Gala and Saul and four great grandchildren. Thank you to the wonderful staff at Raglan Resthome who give their hearts caring for our loved ones. Rest In Peace

Public Notices

RUAPUKE MOTOR CAMP

- Peace & tranquility - Surﬁng, ﬁshing, bush walks - Cabins, powered sites, tent sites PH 07 825 6800

THE CHRONICLE OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE To get in touch please contact: maki@ raglanchronicle .co.nz CLASSIFIEDS ADVERTISING: Written classiﬁeds or messages can be dropped at the Wainui Foodmarket for us or email: classiﬁeds@ raglanchronicle .co.nz

A Prayer For All People

Fear Dear Heavenly Father, you hold all things in your hand yet many of us feel downright afraid bordering on feelings of dread and even despair as we face our new COVID-19 normal.

In the Gospel of John 14:1 at a time when His disciples were very afraid, Jesus said, “Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me”.

Kia ora Raglan. With the announcement that NZ will move from Level 3 to a Level 4 in response to COVID-19, our country is moving swiftly into lock down of all nonessential business and movement. We wanted to let you know what will continue and what will close at Xtreme Zero Waste for this time.

Today in the midst of our fear we seek to do exactly that. To trust you. To reach out to you perhaps for the very ﬁrst time ever and ask that you will help us all. We ask for your peace, in Jesus name, Amen

• Kerbside collections and essential business collections will continue as per normal – at this stage. • Our site will be open for bagged rubbish, greenwaste and recycling drop offs only, though potentially reducing hours over the coming time – no second hand items to be dropped off at the shop and no large trailer loads due to restrictions in bulk bins and transport options.

By Alan Vink-former Baptist Minister and currently a Ministerat-large. You can also hear Alan read this prayer by calling 825 8330.

• Kahu’s nest shop, yards, and skip bin service will be closed to public from Wed 25 March 2020

CHANGE OF TRADING HOURS: We will now be closing at 7pm instead of 9pm until further notice. Thankyou for understanding.

Xtreme’s teams have full commitment to continuing to provide these essential services for Whaingaroa to the best of our ability within the current constraints.

DELIVERY SERVICE: Delivery days will be Mon / Wed / Fri. You can place an order by emailing: raglansupervalue@ gmail.com or by contacting Anneka or Annie on 021834718

As COVID-19 continues to bring challenges to our health, wellbeing and economy, we at Four Square want you to know that we are committed to our people. We understand that many people are experiencing significant changes to their daily routines. To show our support, we are offering FREE DELIVERY on groceries to our seniors and those in self isolation in the Raglan township. (Also we are going to be offering Rural deliveries on the outskirts of Raglan Once a day. Eg Te Mata etc..) Please call 07 8250467, Text 027 390 8888 or email Raglan4square@gmail.com to place your order. Keep safe Raglan Community

We ask again that everyone WASHES RECYCLING WELL and NO SHARP ITEMS in bags or crates, please FLUSH TISSUES (not wet wipes though!) please take extra care with putting out our rubbish and recycling. Let's respect and be mindful of our collections and sorting crew please – every pair of hands on task is essential for our community, continuing right through the lock down period specified by our government at this stage for 4 weeks. Massive thanks to our community for the ongoing support and commitment to zero waste. This will be a tough time but when we consider the journey we have been on over the last 20 years we can be proud of a number of milestones that make this community one of the most resilient in the country. We know the importance of minimising our consumption, of buying local and buying only whats necessary. We are experienced at home composting and gardening and we are entrepreneurial when it comes to utilising resources around us. Kia kaha Whaingaroa lets dig deep and show how resilient we are – take care of your neighbours, your loved ones and your environment.

Postponed

Thank you all for your support during these challenging times. The Raglan Super Value Team

Consultation on draft Raglan (Whaingaroa) Coastal Reserve Management Plan Due to the current COVID-19 situation, Waikato District Council will be postponing consultation on the draft Raglan (Whaingaroa) Coastal Reserve Management Plan, which was due to start on 25 March 2020. Consultation on the RMP will occur later in the year, and all submissions and feedback will be welcomed at that time. Should you have any queries on this, or any of our other consultations, please email consult@waidc.govt.nz G J Ion Chief Executive

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R A G L A N RAMBLERS No meet ups until at least April 22.

Public Notices

0800 492 452 www.waikatodistrict.govt.nz www.facebook.com/WaikatoDistrictCouncil

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449 Ohautira Rd

3 Robert St Raglan

Harbourfront Hideaway

Hammer Time

Price By Negotiation Contact Kyle Leuthart - 021 903 309 Email

kleuthart.raglan@ljh.co.nz

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Unique harbour front properties such as this are very seldom available. The outlook here is so breathtaking with such wide views of the ever changing tides, Mt Karioi and the surrounding landscape. A rustic 70’s cottage sits nestled into the 4237m2 site enjoying the amazing outlook on offer. Energise your soul and wake up to the smell of the fresh sea air and take a stroll on the shore accessed by a grassy path. Te Uku’s Roast Office famous coffee is only 5kms away and popular Raglan is under a 15 minute drive. This really is a little piece of paradise!

DLS 30.03.20 at 2pm Contact Chrissy Cox - 027 287 1804 Email

ccox.raglan@ljh.co.nz

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This house has certainly seen better days and an extreme makeover is required. But there is also huge potential for someone with the skills to make the most of this opportunity. Or will you demolish the existing house and build your dream home here? The location is great as it is close to town in a quiet, no exit street. Plus it is north facing and has lovely harbour views. The large, (1029m2), section is potentially subdividable, (subject to council consent), or could be developed into an amazing garden and home orchard. Deadline sale closing 2pm Monday 30th March.

NEW LISTING 712a Te Hutewai Road Fully Developed & Ready For You Set under majestic Mount Karioi with panoramic views, this lifestyle block of 2.5 acres has been developed ready for building with a current consent with electricity installed and 2 new concrete water tanks. Native trees a young orchard sure to provide ample fruit. Call Kyle for more information.

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$600,000 Kyle Leuthart - 021 903 309 kleuthart.raglan@ljh.co.nz ljhooker.co.nz/2M0HFG

30 Uenuku Avenue Catch of the day! Located down a quiet cul-de-sac in popular Raglan West, this property boasts 2 dwellings on a virtually flat section. The main 3 bdrm home has been completely renovated & offers decking galore, with both covered and uncovered options to enjoy the stunning rural & Mt Karioi views. A near new ancillary building features another 3 bdrms, living area, office, bthrm & more decking. Also has a fully fenced section with a garage & off street parking.

6 Upper Wainui Rd

Raglan Memory Maker Price By Negotiation Contact Stephen O’Byrne - 021 969 848 Michelle O’Byrne - 021 969 878 Email

For Sale $1,025,000 Contact Stephen O’Byrne - 021 969 848 Michelle O’Byrne - 021 969 878 Email sobyrne.raglan@ljh.co.nz mobyrne.raglan@ljh.co.nz View ljhooker.co.nz/2Q3HFG

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The time has come for this much cherished home of nearly 40 years to find a new family. Enjoying stunning ocean views the main living area is spacious & open plan, boasting a brand new kitchen and generous sun soaked deck. Three bdrms, separate bthrm, shower & internal access garage + laundry complete the upper level. Downstairs is a large self contained flat plus dble garage & workshop. Situated on just over a 1/4 acre the section includes mature fruit trees, a variety of flowers, vege gardens and more! Enjoy the benefits of being so close to the beaches and bays yet only minutes to town.

Chrissy Cox

Kyle Leuthart

Michelle O’Byrne

Stephen O’Byrne

Robbie Regnier

Matt Sweetman

Graham Rope

Natasha Metcalfe-Black

027 287 1804

021 903 309

021 969 878

021 969 848

021 952 271

021 624 826

021 222 7427

027 555 9994

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*NB Boundary lines on photos are approximate & merely a guide. All information contained herein is gathered from sources we deem reliable. However we cannot guarantee or give any warranty about the information provided. Interested parties must solely rely upon their own enquiries.

LJ Hooker Raglan (07) 825 7170 • 12 RAGLAN Chronicle

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