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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 hoursand 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

Report from Raglan Police

From Linda, Raewyn, and Andrew.

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Everyone Welcome Sunday 10am - 12 noon 18 Manukau Rd Raglan Enquiries 027 447 3413

St Peter's Anglican Church cnr Bow Street & James Street Holy Communion service every Sunday at 9.30 visitors very welcome

Contact person : Hazel 0221065990

In the last 14 days Raglan Police have received 40 reports. Of note are the following:

• 13 Traffic Offences (including 2 drink driving)

• 3 Burglary

• 4 Family Harm Incidences

• Numerous Tagging around Raglan and Te Uku Raglan Police would very much like to hear from anyone with information to the recent tagging around Raglan and Te Uku. You can give Police information and remain anonymous. Tagging is not only unsightly, annoying for the shop/landowners, but also expensive to remove. Attached is a couple of photos of the recent tagging.

Sarah Bing, left, and Marion Wright are making 'Hungry Bowls' as part of a community kai initiative - full story on page 3. Summary Max temp WindWaves*Tides*Sun (C)(km/hr)(m)(High/Low)(Rise/Set)

Winter hazard traffic warning: If you are an early morning commuter or traveller, please be mindful of the rain and/or fog. Always drive to conditions and remember to flick your lights on. Make your vehicle visible to others both ahead of you and behind you by using your low-beam headlights since this means your taillights will also be on. Use fog lights if you have them. Never use your high-beam lights. If below freezing be mindful of black ice on the roads.

Reminder for Non-emergency reporting - to call 105 or online on https://www.police.govt.nz/use-105 For emergency if it’s happening now – call 111.

Stay safe - Raewyn, Andrew, Linda

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Hungry bowls helping fill empty stomachs

by Janine Jackson

When two like-minded people meet by chance there’s sure to be something special happen.

That’s exactly how ceramic sculptor Sarah Bing and Raglan Foodbank coordinator Marion Wright started their collaborative project to help feed local families struggling with the cost-of-living crisis.

The pair met a pottery wheel workshop Sarah was running at the Raglan Old School Arts Centre.

It was the perfect meeting of the minds with Sarah keen to run a Hungry Bowl initiative in Raglan and Marion eager to get community kai nights up and running again.

“Marion was talking about the community kai night and I've been looking for a reason to do this (Hungry bowls) and it just all fell into

The idea behind the project is for local creatives to make beautiful handcrafted bowls, which will be filled with delicious soup and sold at a Hungry Bowls community event.

The profit is then used to support the free community kai night.

“It's an awesome way for potters to be able to give back to the community,” Sarah says.

The community kai night Marion had started last winter was an initiative to top up families who were struggling to stretch their food budget.

“We had begun to notice the impact of the cost-of-living crisis so we decided to put on a hot meal for whoever turned up.”

Not many people came to the first few sessions but Marion put this down to lack of advertising and, she thought, the shame of

“I think everyone, just like our foodbank clients, really feel the pinch in winter. We know our clients have exhausted their resources, WINZ isn't giving them any more money, and the family is sick of being asked. It just gets tough and they come to us as a last resort and that’s really hard for them.”

Around 100 bowls have already been thrown by Clay Shed members over a weekend, including Marion who reckons she upped her skill level.

“My throwing skills have improved, I can throw faster now,” Marion says.

The pair is grateful for any local support, including food donations, help with bowl throwing, support on the night or any other way to support this local initiative.

The first Raglan Hungry Bowls is Friday 2

Sarah Bing and Marion Wright have teamed up to create the 'Hungy Bowls' initiative, supporting communiy kai nights.

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Raglan Museum: Collectors and Collections

from Raglan Museum

kiWhāingaroa!

Let’s Celebrate this special time of the year, with Matariki rising in July.

Have you ever longed to display your beloved collection of dolls…or cars… or owls…or dresses in a place where everyone can admire and marvel at it? Now’s your chance!

Raglan Museum is planning a “Collectors and their Collections” Exhibition and is inviting you to come forward to share your collecting passions with the community. It is hoped that the response will be so enthusiastic that it will take them to the end of the year to ensure that all collections can be viewed.

Please contact Gabrielle Parson, 027 887 8877 or Rolande Paekau, 027 88 77 101 email: info@raglannaturally.co.nz

In these days of minimalism and the “less is more” approach to home décor, one could be forgiven for being a bit coy about that stash of loved items moldering in a dark corner of your house. Author of “Collectomania”, Claudia Chan Shaw says: “Collecting can create an association to the past and give comfort in reconnecting with the familiar. It can establish a bond with fond memories and give fulfilment and gratification”.

So, you can come out of the closet with your precious collection, as Claudia regards you as a “fascinating lot”! She says that the world is made up of “collectors and non-collectors”.

A quick flick through the Guinness Book of records reveals the vast variety of items that people regard as precious and thus form collections of them.

Perhaps you never intended to be one of those collectors, but one day you suddenly have five of something. That’s the beginning of a collection. Who of us hasn’t, since our childhood days, enjoyed accumulating items that have some special meaning for us, and also for others. We exchanged cards and marbles, paper dolls and yoyos… as we aspired to have the most, or the best, of them. Whether we pursued quality or quantity did not matter. Claudia says that “People collect for many reasons e.g. for investment, because it’s fun, for social interaction, for the thrill of the hunt. For some there is great satisfaction in arranging, rearranging, collating, cataloguing, displaying and establishing order”.

Whatever your reason was for starting and building your collection, there are many who would be interested in viewing it and hearing the story behind it.

So come in to see us, give us a call on 8258925, or send an email (perhaps with some photos) to info@raglanmuseum.co.nz so that we can start planning this wonderful display of items precious

Mechanic hangs up tools after 40 years in business

by Janine Jackson

With nearly four decades in business, local mechanic John Hart has finally put his tools to rest.

“I'm just shy of doing 40 years. But ultimately, I don't want to do another cold winter in this workshop. So, it's time to pull the trigger,” he says. Retirement for John means time for the travel he didn’t get to do with his beloved wife Sheryl, many more opportunities to fish, a bit of house maintenance and keeping up with Sheryl’s stunning gardens.

And, if son Richard has his way, a bit of time to help out in his business Harty’s Fishing and Hardware.

One thing that is firm on the retirement agenda is a trip with Richard bringing a fishing boat back from Darwin.

“We’ll travel from Darwin up round the top, fish the Barrier Reef. Restock the boat in Cairns and then come across the Tasman, it’ll be awesome.” It was 1983 when John and his late wife Sheryl decided to move from Hamilton and make a go of running their own business.

John had just finished seven years with Porters when they bought the service station/workshop and house at the bottom of Bow Street off Jim Montgomery.

“We didn't know how we were going to like Raglan but we fell in love with it and that's where we made our home.”

John reckons their longevity in business is down to the couple’s belief in being honest, doing a good job, not ripping people off and treating people with respect.

And this philosophy has meant John has had to say goodbye to customers that have been with him from the beginning.

“I’ve had so many beautiful comments from people I didn't even didn't even know. I've got customers coming in that have been with me for 40 years. A girl brought me in a box of chocolates and thanked me for the service, and she'd been with me 27 years,” he says.

The couple seemed to have started off on the right foot in the tight-knit community with an invitation by the local fire chief Ian McLeod to visit the fire station after only a few days in the business.

“He said come down to the station on Wednesday night. I said - Okay, what for? And he said you've just joined,” John laughs.

Still a volunteer firefighter, John describes his long service with the crew as a very happy relationship.

“I can respond fairly quick and we can roll a truck and leave in four minutes - it's pretty good going.”

Responding to the siren at a moment’s notice sometimes meant car repairs were delayed.

“I’d drop the tools and shoot off to go on the job. I’d come back about three or four hours later and realise I’d left the till unguarded and all the doors are up.”

John had his own experience with fire when a blaze started by rats chewing through old compressor wire destroyed the front part of the building in the early hours one morning.

“I heard this popping and banging and opened the curtain. I yelled at Sheryl – the garage is on fire. I threw some clothes on, shot out there and grabbed the garden hose. When the fire brigade turned up, here I am with the garden hose squirting the tilter door, doing absolutely nothing but I was doing something.”

John and Sheryl put several apprentices through the workshop and the couple’s children Richard and Nicole pumped gas alongside local students.

“Donna Gillet and Dominic Gavin are still around Raglan. Dominic came in the garage the other day he still remembers pumping gas out of this place those many, many years ago.”

At one point in time, John says, the local vets also operated out of the workshop.

“The locals would say there'd be nothing unusual to go in there and see a cow or a sheep getting repaired while someone's getting petrol or getting their car repaired,” he laughs.

The business of pumping gas became fractious in the late 1980s when the larger oil companies like BP make a play for the small independent companies.

“They took control of everything and wanted to shut down all the independents. They weren't interested in garages or workshops, all they wanted to do was sell fuel, bread and milk, like they do now.”

But John and Sheryl weren’t having a bar of it and switched to Oilcorp but then there was, what John describes, as war over using BP tanks for Oilcorp fuel.

“BP actually gifted the fuel tanks to us for $1. So, we owned the fuel tanks,” he says.

The final straw for the petrol side of the business came with a directive to pull up and check the fuel tanks at a cost of $70,000.

But rather than it being a nail in the coffin for the business, John says they went from strength to strength.

“Surprise, surprise when you got rid of the fuel you actually started making money and it's been like that ever since.”

Located on Raglan Harbour Board Endowment land (held in trust by Waikato District Council),

the buildings were owned by John and Sheryl and the family lived in the house behind the workshop.

After they were unsuccessful in their bid to buy the land off the Waikato District Council, the couple sold the buildings to the council, which John reckons was a blessing in disguise.

“In hindsight I'm quite glad now because now that I’m retired, I'd be

stuck down there and would have had to spend a few dollars on maintaining the buildings over the years and then be stuck with getting rid of them.”

A council representative says the buildings will be demolished and a plan for better utilisation of the site will be developed with local councillors, the community board chair and hapū representatives.

Fare for free as Trade Aid marks a fair old milestone

by Edith Symes

Free coffee and sweet treats tempted passers-by to stop and linger outside Raglan’s Trade Aid shop one recent Saturday –and in the process become part of a double celebration

The annual World Fair Trade Day traditionally falls on the second Saturday of May, but this time around it was also the 50th birthday of the unique organisation that runs New Zealand’s network of Trade Aid shops.

“We’re all about creating a world where trade is fair for all,” explains Whaingaroa Trade Aid Trust chair Meredith Youngson.

That is achieved by supporting artisans with a fair price for products like coffee beans

and myriad sustainably produced craft items, along with educating local communities, she says.

While Trade Aid Whaingaroa has been doing business successfully on Bow St for 30-something years now, it’s a full half century since its umbrella New Zealand organisation started out.

And it’s all because a young couple came back from Nepal with exotic carpets to sell, Meredith says, and saw a great opportunity to support artisans in other countries.

A social enterprise was born – before anyone knew what a social enterprise was.

Trade Aid is now the country’s biggest importer of coffee beans, sourcing them from small-scale producers in nine different countries and selling them in New Zealand to commercial coffee roasters.

Trade Aid Trust chair Meredith Youngson, left, and manager Eloise Deller, right, chat to passers-by at their stall outside the shop.

Mechanic John Hart is hanging up his tools after 40 years.

Protecting our coast together from

CoastCare

We’veseen a lot of sand movement on our beaches recently! These changes are part of a natural cycle; a give and take between the coast and the sea. In areas where we have wide sand dunes with native foredune grasses, the dunes will soon grow back.

Work to restore sand dunes to support this natural accretion-erosion cycle, is one of the areas of focus for the Coastcare-Waikato programme.

Sand dunes buffer us from storms, our coastlines filter water runoff from the land, and our coasts are home to a special mix of native plants and animals. Sadly, over 75% of the Waikato coastline has been degraded and continues to face numerous pressures like urban development, pest animals, weeds, vehicles and litter. Works to remediate the impacts of human activities around our local coasts first started in the 1950s in response to significant erosion and loss of natural character – but there is still so much to do.

Interns – Volunteers or Employees?

Restoration of the coastline around Ruapuke and Whāingaroa has been undertaken through the Coastcare-Waikato programme with collaboration between Waikato Regional Council, Waikato District Council, Tainui Hapu, the Whāingaroa ki te Whenua Trust and Ruapuke Coastcare volunteers since the early 2000s. This work focuses on two areas – strengthening the dune system by planting kōwhangatara and pīngao and restoring backdune coastal ecosystems by planting native trees and shrubs.

The Coastcare planting season kicked off this month and more volunteers are needed to get the thousands of plants into the ground. Coastcare-Waikato’s West Coast Coordinator, Stacey Hill, says “Come join the next planting bee at north Ruapuke on the 3rd of June. It’s a great way to connect to other awesome locals and to the gorgeous environment out there”.

Find out more: www.facebook.com/ coastcarewaikato/events

Email: coastcare@waikatoregion.govt.nz

Care about fresh water?

We are holding a series of drop-in events for communities to understand the changes required to manage the fresh waterbodies of the Waikato region so they can continue to be enjoyed for generations to come.

These events will build on the community discussions had last year on what you value most about fresh water, the state of waterways in your area and how you want it to look in the future, and the solutions you identified on how fresh water should be managed.

You will also have the opportunity to provide feedback on emerging national directions and to share your ideas on how to accelerate improvements for freshwater.

Internships are of high value for both businesses and applicants. However, a recent employment law decision (Labour Inspector of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment v Woop Ltd) highlights the importance of distinguishing the role of an unpaid intern from that of a business employee and ensuring the benefits being offered to an intern in exchange for their work is appropriate. This is critical to ensure unanticipated employment obligations are not created.

From a legal point of view, unpaid interns are essentially volunteers while paid interns are employees with rights and minimum entitlements under the Employment Relations Act 2000 (ERA). Whether or not an intern should be paid will depend on whether the nature of the relationship is that of an employee under section 6 of the ERA. This requires a factual enquiry into the type of work being performed by the intern, the value being exchanged in the relationship and the term of the arrangement.

Unpaid interns ordinarily undertake an observational role with the main benefit being education, training, and meeting course requirements. Their hours tend to be flexible around study and the arrangement is relatively short term. Unpaid interns tend to provide limited commercial value to the business and have a role that is distinct to employees of the business.

Where an intern is undertaking work that would otherwise be done by an employee if the intern were unavailable, and is adding commercial value, they should be compensated accordingly. Failure to do so is a breach of minimum entitlements for the employee and

would create an unfair competitive advantage against other businesses who are paying at least minimum wage for the same work to be performed. While the intention of the parties is a consideration, it is the reality of how the role was implemented that will determine whether payment is appropriate. In LMBIE v Woop six interns were found to be underpaid. The intention was for the interns to be paid for 50% of their time and for the other 50% to be unpaid learning time. However, the reality in practice was that the interns were working late nights and weekends and the nature of the work being performed by those interns was that of an employee. Therefore, the interns were entitled to wages and holiday pay in arrears and the employer was ordered to pay penalties.

For employers intending to open applications for internship roles, it is important to understand the circumstances in which you are obligated to pay an intern as an employee and whether the proposed exchange of training and experience in lieu of payment is adequate under the law to qualify as a voluntary arrangement.

For employees applying for intern roles offered by businesses it is important to fully understand what benefit you will be getting out of the role – the ability to put a reputable business’s name on your CV is not an adequate exchange of value. Ask the business what tasks you will be expected to perform, what training/mentoring is being provided and whether you will receive any payment.

For more information on your employment law rights and obligations in relation to the offer and acceptance of internship roles, please contact Jaime Lomas at DTI Lawyers: jaime@ dtilawyers.co.nz.

Jaime Lomas is a Director at DTI Lawyers, and alongside Andrea Twaddle, heads the Employment Law Team.

Jaime has extensive experience in employment law and dispute resolution. She takes a pragmatic and practical approach to achieve commercial and workable solutions for her clients. She is committed to understanding the issues her clients face and the impact on their businesses or on them personally. Her working philosophy is that obtaining a better understanding of her clients’ needs is key to give them tailored advice to enable them to achieve their goals and objectives. With both a specialist Employment Team and a Commercial/Property Team, Jaime and the team at DTI are well placed to meet your legal needs and look forward to working with you.

Update from Raglan Area School PTA

from RAS Parent Teacher Association

The Raglan Area School PTA is a small but committed group of parents who have a passion for supporting our teachers and students in any way we can.

We have had a challenging time during Covid years but are feeling really positive about rebuilding this year. We have our exciting annual event Raglan's Got Talent and other great fundraising initiatives that we continue to do for our school. We would love more parents to join our group and get involved. This is the best way we

can support our teachers and children. We do working bees, organise food for sports days, run events, and fundraise to support teachers and students. We would love to invite parents to a wine and cheese evening in the school staffroom so we can connect and share ideas.

We are especially wanting to welcome new parents in our community to come along. We are a solutions focused group, fun and positive! 8th June PTA wine and cheese evening meet and greet. 7:00pm start. Staff room

Come and admire this year’s winning Art to Wear entries up close at the 2nd Chance Look exhibition running 29th May - 9th June at the Old School Arts Centre. Gold coin donation entry.

Catching up with local tradies Stendy Electrical

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The Chronicle caught up with Stendy Electrical to get an update on this well known business that services the Raglan community.

Can you tell us about Stendy Electrical and the services you offer?

Certainly! We are a local company that takes pride in delivering professional electrical services to our community. We have a dedicated team of 10 members, each bringing their unique experience, knowledge and skills to the table – you may have spotted our various vans around town daily. Our expertise spans various areas, including solar installations, heat pumps, appliances, commercial and domestic electrical works. We strive to provide a comprehensive range of services to cater to all our clients' various electrical needs.

What new developments have occurred within your business recently?

We are excited to share that we have been working closely with Raglan Energy, a non-profit organization, on an initiative to install solar systems on properties in our town. This collaboration allows community-based projects to benefit from sustainable and cost-effective energy sources, while also providing free power to families in need. We are proud to be a part of this effort to promote greener

energy alternatives and support our local community.

Have you brought any new staff members on board?

Yes! Apart from gaining a new owner last year, Kevin Porteous (or KP as we like to call him), we have recently welcomed two valuable additions to our team. Andy has rejoined us after taking a year off to spend time with family. His expertise and dedication are great assets to our company. Additionally, Liam has joined us after gaining substantial commercial experience at a prominent Hamilton company. Their expertise further enhances our capabilities and strengthens our ability to serve our customers effectively.

What is the service proposition of Stendy Electrical? What values and goals do you have for servicing the community?

Our service proposition is centred around delivering a professional experience from start to finish. We believe in offering reliable service and strive to be trusted advisors to our clients. Our goal is to provide informed guidance and solutions to solve any electrical challenges our clients may face. Our values revolve around professionalism, reliability, and a genuine desire to contribute positively to our community.

Does Stendy Electrical specialise in a particular area?

The Stendy Electrical team.

While we have a diverse team of tradesmen, each with their own specialised knowledge and skills, we do not limit ourselves to a specific area. Our expertise spans a wide range of electrical services, from appliance repair knowledge to solar installations and electrical engineering. This breadth of knowledge allows us to provide comprehensive solutions to meet our clients' specific requirements. If we can’t resolve something on the dot, we will

extend our range of search for knowledge base to find a solution for the problem presented.

How can people get in touch with Stendy Electrical?

The best way to contact us is call our office at 07 825 0214 or send us an email at admin@stendyelectrical. co.nz - visit our website at www.stendyelectrical. co.nz for any extra info or web message.

EnviroMatters

@wec.raglan

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Te Pokapū Taiao o Whāingaroa

The Whāingaroa Environment Centre

Up-skilling Xtreme whanau & the Raglan community!

You are not alone! A 2020/2021 Consumer NZ survey of 5000 New Zealanders found that 76% of participants would rather get products repaired than throw them out and buy a new one

By reducing product quality, and making products hard to repair, companies can sell stuff more cheaply. This fuels trends like ‘fast fashion, ‘fast furniture’ and ‘fast electronics’.

As a result, our landfills are filling up, our climate is heating up, and every day we are wasting money replacing broken items that should be lasting far longer. Recycling alone isn’t enough to reduce the mountain of discarded stuff that ends up clogging our landfills.

It doesn’t have to be this way! In the past, stuff was built to last, and there wer e skilled people throughout Aotearoa New Zealand who could repair your appliances, computer or furniture for a fraction of the cost of replacing them.

We know how empowering it is to gain your independence with a drivers licence - going from passenger to upskilling on that road code and getting a new card in your wallet. One of our key kaupapa here at Xtreme is supporting people into licencing and further training to fill their kete with more skills and confidence.

Here's some examples of Xtreme's commitment to training our team:

A young man, who came to us 6 years ago on his learners, soon got his restricted licence, full licence and, on Friday, his Heavy Trade (Class 2 truck licence). He started at Xtreme as a runner on kerbside and business collections - now he can mix up his week by driving the big trucks and taking on more responsibilities.

Another team member who has been with us since 2011, when he was 15, has gained all his licences with the support of Xtreme, including Class 2, Wheels, Tracks and Rollers, Forklift and First Aid with us. He is one of our most versatile employees, working between driving the collections vehicles, running on the kerbside, operating the digger in Organics and moving metals around in the metal yard on the forklift.

Next month, we are launching a Repair Café right here in Whāingaroa! Repair Cafés are free pop-up events where the community can bring in their broken or damaged belongings and local volunteer experts do their best to repair them.

Last week, in partnership with Western Community House, Xtreme hosted a 3 day learners' licencing training for 4 of our crew and 8 others from the Raglan community. Course leader Reegan was amazing at teaching with games and paperwork, making this learning more accessible for all.

Success came within the week when all of our Xtreme crew passed their tests within five minutes and Dwight got his Class 2 HT. We send all the other Raglan community members the best wishes for their test days too!

If you enjoy fixing things, we'd love to hear from you! We have a drop in sessions coming up at our Centre Hub in the Raglan Town Hall:

4-5pm | Tuesday 30 May 2023

Or you can jump online and fill out out our form by going to our website: www.whaingaroa.org.nz/whaingaroa-repair-cafe or scanning the QR code below:

Thank you to our sponsors:

Learners licencing training will be available in the future, please keep an eye on our socials for upcoming dates. @xtremezerowaste

"We are immensley proud of our team, and proud that Xtreme is able to offer this to support their personal development. It's been great to extend this out to others in the Raglan community also."

XZW Managing Director, Steve van Wonderen

Are you frustrated that products aren’t made to last and when they break, they are not repairable?

Dwight (with HT) & Ivan, Jack, Hikairo, & Manaaki

More than 50 Raglan artists set to impress over RAW’s Labour Weekend event from

Raglan Arts Weekend

Animal Health Column

WITH ANEXA VETS

Keeping your pets warm this winter

Aswinter rolls in and the temperature drops, we start to light our fires, turn on our heaters, bask in the warmth under our blankets, and drink our hot drinks. Our cats and dogs love to curl up next to us to soak up the warmth.

However, some of our pets live outside where it isn’t so cosy! They receive some warmth and protection from their fur, but this is not enough! So how can we make winter more enjoyable for our outside pets? Providing suitable shelter away from the elements is the best way to do this.

Kennels should be well insulated, have a sloped roof, and an adequate drainage system. Kennels and beds should be raised off the ground and placed in a sheltered area to avoid cold draughts. Winter bedding should be warm and cosy; if your pet is a blanket shredder, you can staple carpet down on the kennel floor for extra padding and warmth. Remember to always use non-toxic materials.

Feeding a good quality food is important, as this will help to give your pets the energy they need to keep their body temperature up and not use fat reserves. Make sure fresh water is always available and is not frozen.

Raglan Arts Weekend (RAW) preparations are full steam ahead with over 50 artists gearing up to be involved this year and the event evolving to include new initiatives. Set over Labour Day weekend from 21 to 23 October, this year’s RAW not only includes the main self-guided art trail, but also an Emerging Artist group exhibition, an opening event at Rock-it, an ‘artist-only’ coach tour to the studios, and a life drawing workshop for visitors.

“We’re wanting to keep RAW fresh for both our artists and visitors and evolving in this way is key to this,” says Nicky Brzeska, RAW co-ordinator since the 2019 event. “The creative scene is exploding here and adding 25 new artists in total to this year’s event is testament to that,” she says.

Some very exciting new work is set to impress with artworks covering a broad spectrum of styles and techniques from street and pop art using complex stencils, to traditional premium hat making and designer jewellery to RAW’s usual award-winning painters and mixed media artists and photographers. There is also a touching posthumous entry for the late Geoff Irving, a local wood sculptor for over 40 years.

One of the most important developments this year for RAW is the addition of ‘The Hatch’, an emerging artists group exhibition to be held in the Town Hall over Labour Weekend. Thirteen emerging artists have been selected

as part of the group exhibition and the organisers Caleb Osborne and Miriam Collins have been impressed with the high standard of art submitted by these artists at the beginning of their artistic journeys.

“Visitors – both local and those travelling to Whaingaroa – are spoilt for choice this year as we look to make the 3 day weekend more immersive and experiential,” Nicky says.

“For the first time, we’re running an Opening Cocktail Reception at Rock-It in partnership with Bayleys Real Estate, on Thursday 19th October. This will be followed by The Hatch’s Opening Night on the Friday, and the self-guided art trail Saturday, Sunday and Monday. For those that are looking for a more hands-on activity, the Raglan Life Drawing Group will be holding a life drawing workshop on the Monday 23rd October too.”

The Raglan Arts Weekend web site will be updated soon with details of all the new artists and events but any questions in the meantime can be directed to nicky@ raglanartscentre.co.nz.

This year’s initaitives wouldn’t have been possible without the long-term partnerships being set up with two key organisations here in Raglan: Rangitahi Peninsula and Bayleys Real Estate. Grants from Waikato District Council Creative Communities and Raglan Community Board have been a huge support for the 2023 event too, as well as key advertising money from Tony Sly and other local businesses. Other funding is still being pursued to cover the costs for the growing not-forprofit event.

Another option is a pet coat; these come in many different sizes and styles. These provide the pet with an extra layer of warmth and protection, which is especially important for short haired dogs, older, or younger animals. Make sure you are washing the coat regularly to prevent a build-up of bacteria. Once the temperature heats up take the coat off to prevent the animal getting too warm, and to help prevent skin irritation and dermatitis.

Our senior pets need extra care over the cooler months. They often have arthritis and/or joint pain, and the cold damp weather can worsen these conditions; if you see your pet slowing down, please talk to your vet about specific foods, supplements, and treatments you can offer your pet.

In their search for warmth animals can end up in some sticky situations! Cats are notorious for sleeping beneath a car or in the motor! Animals can also “hug” the heat a bit too much and end up overheating, or in severe cases scalding themselves, so you may need to put safeguards in place to prevent this happening. Also, modern heat pumps blow out quite dry air so if your pet lazes in front of it they could develop corneal (eye) drying and secondary conjunctivitis as a result.

When it comes to keeping your pet happy and healthy through the winter months there are several options available to you. If you need any advice ring the clinic, we are always happy to help!

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

Graham Rope 021 222 7427 graham.rope@bayleys.co.nz

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

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

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

New to RAW this year, artist Doug Ford.

SPECIAL FEATURE: SCHOOLS FOSTERING LEADERSHIP

Te uku SCHOOL NEWS

This feature was made possible thanks to Meridian Energy, proudly supporting local schools in Raglan - visit meridianenergy.co.nz/powerup.

Leadership Opportunities at Te Uku School

Hereat Te Uku School we continually look at how we can provide opportunities for students to learn about the many skills of leadership.

Our senior students each year put their names down to volunteer in areas that they have an interest or passion in. From being responsible as a bus monitor, checking everyone is where they need to be; a librarian, issuing, sorting, organising and being resourceful; to working in the school office as an assistant helping others, communicating and passing on information. Students who sign up all enjoy and respect the responsibility of their role.

There are many other events that provide the opportunity for leadership that our students look forward to also. The most traditional and well organised (by students) is the Junior Tabloids Day - held every year during term 4. All the year 7 & 8 Intermediate students plan a term in advance. They research and interview many people on traditional games that they could adapt and teach

younger students. During the event the Intermediate students organise, set up and explain the game throughout the day to around 300 year 1 and 2 students from other schools attending. Other leadership opportunities available are leading and speaking at assemblies held throughout the terms. Our students create slides, select music, organise class sharing and run the assemblies. Another annual event our school takes part in is coastal planting with Waikato Coast Care. Seniors buddy up with younger students, teaching how to plant and how to save our sand dunes.

Our Intermediate students continually support and nurture our younger students here at Te Uku School and grow in their leadership skills. These skills instill confidence in a young adult, help them solve problems creatively, teach them how to work as a team rather than in a team, and teaches the importance of working collaboratively. Leadership opportunities at Te Uku School support a child in developing their values of responsibility, relationships, resilience, resourcefulness and reflectiveness.

SPECIAL FEATURE: SCHOOLS FOSTERING LEADERSHIP

RAGLAN AREA SCHOOL NEWS

Growing Leadership at the Library

In the library of Raglan Area School, we don't only have books, we also have Leaders. Each and every lunch time, Year 5 and 6 library leaders work alongside our librarian, Whaea Nic Taylor.

“I feel important when I am doing my job in the library. I feel like a leader helping out with what they need,” says Olly David.

To become a Year 5-6 Library Leader, students had to apply to the job explaining why they wanted to be a leader. “Library leaders need to be friendly, love books, and want to learn,” says Whaea Nic.

Now, you might be wondering what a library leader does. Every Monday at morning tea, the 10 Library Leaders have a weekly meeting to discuss the week ahead. Each day of the week, at both morning tea and lunchtime, leaders are rostered on to help in the Library. ”Being a Library Leader helps

me become more responsible because you have heaps of jobs,” says Aimee Thomas. Jobs include issuing, returning, covering, and shelving books.

“It’s a nice job because you get to meet new people that you don’t see every day, which is interesting,” says Aria Miller.

This article was researched and written collaboratively by the Raglan Area School Media Leaders.

Article: Lakey Vink and Ellie Vink

Photographers: Aria Miller and Miwa Finlay

Interviewers: Freya Cooper and Hazel March

Image Caption: Back Row, Student Library Leaders L to R: Aria Coleman, Aimee Thomas, Olly David, Lucia Quilter, Lakey Vink, Wren Taylor, Inés WrigleyGignoux, Aria Miller

Front Row: Raglan Area School

Librarian Nic Taylor

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SPECIAL FEATURE: SCHOOLS FOSTERING LEADERSHIP

te mata SCHOOL NEWS

This feature was made possible thanks to Meridian Energy, proudly supporting local schools in Raglan - visit meridianenergy.co.nz/powerup.

Te Mata School

Values within the School

Hereat Te Mata School, we love to encourage the seniors of the school to be welcoming and always trying new things.

At Te Mata School manaakitanga is at the heart of our school days. The students at Te Mata School have great connections and relationships with the teachers and staff.

These connections stay strong as pupils grow older and move on in life. The relationships with the teachers and students at Te Mata School are unbreakable! Here at Te Mata School we have a student council team for year eights. Being a part of the student council is an opportunity for the older students to suggest and take part in events around our school. For example: organizing Pink Shirt Day or school discos.

At Te Mata we love to encourage younger pupils to look up to the older students so they eventually grow up to be amazing senior leaders too. At the end of the year we farewell our school year eight leavers at an assembly in the Te Mata Hall. We sing songs to acknowledge our leavers and celebrate the great journey ahead of them. During the assembly the teachers of the year eight classroom give a detailed speech about each individual student’s time at Te Mata School. Awards and trophies are presented each year to the pupil that most deserves it. There are many academic, sporting & leadership awards that are up for grabs each year.

By Olivia Peacocke and Amelia Schnuriger

The year seven and eight students get the privilege to go and do special events such as rock climbing, surfing with Green Wave, EOTC and school camp. The younger Te Mata students look forward to eventually taking their place in participating in these special events. Every year the year 8’s have the privilege of coaching the younger students for the juniors soccer interschool, as they help represent Te Mata School. This provides opportunities for year 8’s to be role models as well as the leaders taking part in time management and teaching skills. Another big part of Te Mata School is the Fish Philosophy. These school values remind the students of Te Mata to always have: a good attitude and to be kind, and inclusive. The main four features of the Fish Philosophy are, make their day, choose your attitude, be present, and play. The overarching motto of the school is, “Courage to be yourself”, this is to remind yourself and your fellow pupils to be their awesome, unique selves. Also at Te Mata School, once you reach your final year you receive a year 8 hoodie that is generously funded by Hayley Willers from DTI Lawyers. This represents that as a senior you are demonstrating leadership and tuakana teina which is expected of a senior student.

By Zoe Jaques and Lily Thomson

SPECIAL FEATURE: SCHOOLS FOSTERING LEADERSHIP

waitetuna SCHOOL NEWS

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Leadership at Waitetuna School

Leadership is very important at Waitetuna School. Supporting each other and our younger students is essential for our great little school.

Our school, during every year, has various events which our year 7-8s help out in many of them. For example, in swimming sports greeting new people coming to our school, and our year 7-8s stepping up to some of the more important roles in the productions, events and decision making.

The Year 7 and 8’s at Waitetuna School are lucky enough to get to go to Tech at Raglan Area School once a week on Thursdays. The year 6 students lead the way when we are out and ensure an essential aspect of our special Living Curriculum Maahanga takes place. They collect native seeds and plant them along with native seedlings they have collected. When they have been repotted and are large enough they get replanted at lots of places in the Waitetuna Valley, along waterways and back at the Hillary Hope reserve and on private land.

When we return to school, we meet in the Staff Room for a meeting with Whaea

Amanda the Principal. We are called the Leadership League. In these meetings, we discuss plans and ideas to help improve the school, and we will have a topic that may vary each time; for example it could be about the Friday lunches or it could be about adding a new piece of equipment to the school. We make sure that all voices are heard, to keep it fair, and to listen to everyone's opinions. For the past couple of weeks we have been discussing a new playground. Last week we were looking at some designs and found a couple that we liked. We are thinking of replacing the old Senior playground and using our ideas from the playground designs. With the help from the Waitetuna School PTA and Board and our Principal doing funding applications we can make a fantastic new playground over time that everyone can enjoy. If we work hard it will be completed hopefully by the end of next year. We will keep coming up with new ideas and keep improving the school.

Every Wednesday at lunchtime a few year 7-8s will run a sports game for anybody to join. We do this to help with our leadership skills. We play a variety of

different sports, and we have coaches come in and talk to us about the sport we play to help us lead it better. The games include cricket, ki-o-rahi, softball and rippa rugby. We also help whenever we can and teach the younger kids at our school the rules and how to play certain games. We also help to set up sports games.

Every second week the year 7-8s get together and make a school lunch to fundraise; it could be hotdogs, toasties, nachos, pies, hamburgers, or if we’re really lucky… donuts. This is a collaborative event that the entire school likes. You have to have multiple skills being a leader and making school meals. First of all you have to know how to use teamwork. The second thing is kindness - if somebody else does something wrong you can’t just yell at them. The third thing you need is self-control, if you muck around and don’t focus, the process of selling will go VERY slowly. This is one of the most enjoyable parts of leadership because it’s fun and we get to share kai.

By Ridley, Emma, Layla, Toby, Xander and Jamie.

RAGLAN 646 Te Mata Road

Simply Stunning-

3 Titles

Here's your chance to secure 15.0492ha (more or less) of fertile land close to Raglan. The area offers a warm and friendly community, excellent primary school and favourable rainfall for healthy pasture and crops. There are 3 titles here each with a taste of native bush, flat to easy contour, quality soils and amazing views of Mt Karioi. The scale of this property creates opportunities that don't exist with the 1 to 4ha bare blocks that come to the market more frequently.

The titles sizes are 1,477m2, 1,027m2 and 14.7988ha (all more or less). All potential purchasers will need to do their own due diligence with Waikato District Council to find out how these titles can be utilised.

For more information or to make an appointment to view contact Richard Thomson.

pggwre.co.nz/HAM37843

DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY Plus GST (if any)

(Unless Sold Prior)

Closes 11.00am, Tuesday 30 May

VIEW By Appointment Only

Richard Thomson

M 027 294 8625

E richard.thomson@pggwrightson.co.nz

RAGLAN 105 Greenslade Road

Harbourside Haven

This stylish, modernized home ticks all the boxes, from its prestigious Greenslade Road, Raglan address with its extensive northerly harbour views, to its low maintenance private setting, ensuring your piece of paradise.

The 224sqm four bedroom home has a lower level AirBnB apartment with kitchenette and bathroom, completely separate and private from the main three bedroom two bathroom level above. This has been a great source of income, with loyal AirBnB guests returning over the years.

pggwre.co.nz/HAM37718

4 3 1

$1.495M

GST Inclusive

VIEW By Appointment Only

RAGLAN 174 Pond Road

Ratanui Farm

This 266.2478ha (more or less) property lies at the foot of the Te Mata Hills in the peaceful and fertile Kauroa Valley. A unique offering in seven titles, the property is renowned for its clear water, lush pastures, ethical farming practices and hospitality. The farm is well fenced with cattle and sheep-proof paddocks with fenced and gated laneways for ease of stock movement. Native plantings offer coverage and quality soil retention.

Richard Thomson

M 027 294 8625

E richard.thomson@pggwrightson.co.nz

The main dwelling is a revamped heart rimu homestead. The property has numerous sheds and buildings in excellent condition plus an adjacent concrete work area.

pggwre.co.nz/HAM37837

PRICE BY NEGOTIATION Plus GST (if any)

Richard Thomson

M 027 294 8625

VIEW By Appointment Only E richard.thomson@pggwrightson.co.nz

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Rugby update from Hunter

RESULTS - 14th May 2023

6th Grade vs Hamilton Old

Boys | Win 25-20

POD: Sam Bourke

ROD: Malakai

OPOD: Ridge Munns

7th Grade vs Marist 7 Gold | Win 45 - 55

POD: Ryder Mathers

ROD: Kalani Robinson

OPOD: Huni-Blaze Walker Jones

8th Grade VS TAUPIRI | WIN

35/ 50

POD: BUSTER SCHNURIGER

TOD: LEVI GOODWIN

OPOD: PHOENIX RATA

9th Grade Vs Te Kowhau

cyclones | Win 50-30

POD:Cole Horton

TOD: Anthony Fyalka

OPOD: Ayda Allen

12th Grade vs Fraser tech Gold | WIN 53-10

POD: William Walker

TOD: Nelson Wright

OPP: Jett Neels

RESULTS - 20th May 2023

6th Grade - won by default

Raglan 7th Grade - BYE

Raglan 8TH Grade - BYE

9th Grade vs Marist White

Loss 65-55

POD: Sebastian Carter

Tackler: Hunter Trolove

OPP: Anthony Fyalka

10th Grade vs TA Sports

Draw 40-40

POD: Jack Bourke

TOD: Keith Bird

OPO: Tommy Rowe

Hi my name is Hunter. I'm 12 and play rugby in 12th grade for Raglan Junior Rugby Club. I have been playing rugby for 7 years and I have loved it and it has improved my confidence to be a leader.

I have played a lot of other sports but my favourite would have to be rugby because I love the feeling of tackling low and running as hard and fast as possible at people. I’m not the biggest on the team but my coach said the bigger you are the harder you fall. My coach teaches

us lots of cool skills and cool stuff. Rugby has given me many friends. My favourite team is the All Blacks because my favourite player is Aaron Smith. Aaron Smith and my coach Dean have inspired me to be halfback. I practice my half back passes every night. Me and my dad made a board with holes so I can practice passes and getting the ball in the right place. I am proud to represent my club and community. I go to Te Mata School and try to get all my mates to have a little game of rugby.

11th Grade vs T.A

10th Grade Vs Te Kowhai

tornadoes \ Win 145 - 0

POD: Georgia Walker

TOD: Kieran O’Brien

OPOD: Frejvid Gordon

Wholeearth organic

Loss 55-15

P.O.D: Zac Murphy

T.OD: Harry Jackson

OPOD: Jesse Fraser

Crown pumpkin

2 99 ea

Update from Raglan Football Club That’s Why They Call it a Winter Sport

Want to hear a joke?

“What’s the best thing about the Football season?”

“It ends”.

We can collectively will this wild weather to pass, dream of the day we clean the barbeque of its roaches, fantasize about the purchasing of suncream and hoping our favourite brand of ice blocks are in stock. And until that day, we have this...Winter Sports.

But OH how various teams across Raglan Football Club smashed their opposition last weekend! Maybe it’s because these players are used to frothing in the foam? Whatever it was, well done Raglan for representing the club in such inclement weather.

Spectators were totally soaked to the bone with waves of rainfall pummeling the matches, but they witnessed drive, determination, comradery and skill amongst our junior club players.

Pictured, a couple of drowned rats: Connell and his sister Aoife. Connell’s 7th Grade team was playing away. It is their first year playing away games.

11th Grade vs Te Rapa | Loss

55-20

POD: Jesse Fraser

Ceres organic vegan egg free mayonnaise and garlic Aioli

TOD: Ridge Skerman

OPOD: Jackson Munns

6 39 ea 1 99 kg

07

825 0467

Pure Blonde beer 12pk 330ml

12th Grade vs Marist white

Win 22-0

21 99 ea

POD: Blake Pemberton

WHĀINGAROA WEEKLY SPECIALS

TOD: Connor Allen

OPOD: Blake Pemberton

Eagles donate junior golf nest egg

Raglan Junior Golfers

have benefitted from a generous donation from the national body of Eagles Golfing Society.

Raised by the Eagles from fund raising events around the country, money raised either goes to the Halberg Foundation, Junior Golf, Visits to Golf Clubs or for the Fellowship of members. Formed back in 1956, golf enthusiasts felt the need to give something back to golf, especially Junior Golf, hence the Society was formed.

“Raglan Juniors certainly came out on top this time,” enthused Glenn," and our enthusiastic coaching team has ways to use the donation on our budding juniors".

Junior Coaching has recommenced this term every Thursday 3.30pm-4.30pm. Thank You Eagles Golfing Society. off the tee....Pete Aim.

pictured above with coach Glenn Rangitonga

Thanks to Raglan Four Square for donating player of the day rugby balls.

Raglan 10 Kaitoke Street

Must sell now - vendor buying elsewhere!

Incredible buy! Don't miss out!

Vendor highly motivated, price reduced for quick sale. Over $70,000 spent on extensive renovations.

• Private Retreat Spa Area: Luxurious outdoor rain shower, spa pool includes cover and lifter

• Boardwalk Decking and Storage: Accessible under-house storage, potential hobby room/office

• Beautiful Landscaping: Lush plants, garden boxing, privacy planting

• Enhanced Electrical Features: Security lighting, extra sockets, improved kitchen lighting, heated towel rail Act now! Call listing agent for viewing!

Bring your builder!

Here is an exciting opportunity to put your skills to use and reap the rewards! This generous two-level home requires some TLC, but has the potential to generate excellent returns. The top level features a spacious open plan lounge/dining area, with two bedrooms and a family bathroom. Downstairs, there is a self-contained unit, ideal as a long-term rental, holiday home or extended family living space. Additionally, there is a very large split storage/garage space, a bedroom, and a separate toilet. Sitting on a large, 834sqm freehold site, there is plenty of potential.

More than meets the eye !

Welcome to this stunning, recently renovated family home. Situated on a quiet cul de sac, just a short stroll from the centre of town, this property offers both privacy and convenience. As you enter, you'll be greeted by a generous open-plan living area that flows out onto a private covered patio, making it the perfect spot for entertaining. With two large picture windows, you'll be able to take in the breathtaking views of the inner harbour and Mt Karioi beyond. The well-equipped kitchen and dining area capture the morning sun, making it the perfect place to start your day.

2

For Sale $869,000

View Sun 28 May 2.00 - 2.30pm

Web pb.co.nz/RGU112558 Jono

M 021 488 766

Privacy, seclusion and birdsong

Arguably one of the best sites in the Rangitahi development, Lot 455 is located in 'The Sanctuary'. This generous 932sqm (more or less) freehold, near flat section, is located at the end of a private lane. An added benefit with this section size, enables you to add a secondary dwelling. One of the most secluded locations in the development, this site offers established native plantings and estuary views. Secure your lifestyle in the fast-growing beach town of Raglan. Raglan's lifestyle is second to none with world famous surf breaks, kite surfing, boating, fishing, hiking.

For

Raglan 455 Waipatukahu Lane

Raglan 87D Houchen Road

Open Home

Raglan 8 Wainamu Road

Dog not for sale

Located in the popular Te Mata community, this well-presented home on 5000m2 of land is appealing in so many ways. The home is modern, having been built in 2015, features 3 bedrooms, both a main and an ensuite bathroom, modern appliances, gas hobs and instant hot water with a heat pump for warmth and cooling. The living, dining and kitchen areas are combined and offer fantastic views from every window. The generous deck is accessed off the open plan living area and overlooks easy-care gardens and lawn, out over rolling countryside and up to Mt Karioi.

Raglan 15B Primrose Street

3 2 1 4

For Sale $919,000

View Sat 27 May 12.00 - 1.00pm Web pb.co.nz/RGL119631

Mark Crarer

M 027 433 6083

Debbie Crarer

M 027 253 6344

Hurry up and relax

This quaint home is set in a stunning and highly desirable location, just over 100m from the water's edge and very near the mouth of the Raglan Harbour. The sun-drenched home boasts panoramic harbour and ocean views with Raglan town in the near distance. You will be consistently provided with a variety of Sunrises and Sunsets that will capture the heart of anyone who loves and dreams of coastal living. Upon entering the property, you will be greeted by a cute and welcoming entranceway. The interior of the home is predominantly painted in a crisp white, creating a bright and airy atmosphere.

Raglan 745 Te Mata Road

3 1 1

For Sale $649,000

Build your Raglan dream home

Discover the potential of this elevated 654m2 section in the heart of Raglan township. Surrounded by quality modern housing and boasting breath-taking views over the sports ground, the harbour and across to Te Akau with a separate view over Violet Street and out toward Motokokako Point, this section offers a rare opportunity to create your dream home in a prime location. Situated well for the sun and sheltered from the prevailing westerly wind, this section is in an ideal location for building a comfortable and energy-efficient home.

Work play live

1

For Sale $462,000

By appointment

Looking for a decent shed to work from, store your toys in AND with potential to live on site? Well here at 745 Te Mata Road all three are possible. Buildings on the property consists of

1. A solid 17m x 7m (105m2) shed with concrete floor and 3 phase power.

2. Off the side and rear walls there is an additional 78m2 of lean-to shelters

3. There is a 6.7m2 ablution block with toilet and shower The main shed was built in 1989, the lean-to's shortly after whilst in 2016 a professionally designed and Council permitted sewerage system was installed.

Ray White offers more than 60,000 properties for sale each year, with the widest selection of real estate of any group in Australasia. Whether you’re a landlord, tenant or investor we have the right information and advice to meet your needs.

Yana did a great job selling our house. The team of Yana and Blair worked really well and either one of them was always present at our open homes.

Dean Sutherland

Mel was outstanding with the marketing of the property, we had full confidence in her. We were also really impressed with Julie as auctioneer. Both Julie and Mel worked well as a team and were a pleasure to deal with.

If you are thinking of selling or renting your property give any of the team a call. We can help you.

The only way to do great work is to love what you do.

STEVE JOBS

Denise Whitfield OPERATIONS MANAGER

Dave Hanna LICENSEE AGENT

Carolina De Armas MARKETING MANAGER

Russ Adams PROPERTY MANAGER

Luc Anholts ADMINISTRATOR Lynley Clarkson PROPERTY MANAGER

Amber Jesson PA TO JULIE HANNA

Blair Hanna LICENSEE SALESPERSON Yana Pemberton LICENSEE SALESPERSON

Trina Savage ADMINISTRATOR

Matthew Smith PRINCIPAL

Angela Stockley PROPERTY MANAGER Melanie Carroll LICENSEE SALESPERSON

Julie Hanna LICENSEE AGENT

Colleen & Michele

EXCLUSIVE

233 Maungatawhiri Road Raglan

Stunning lifestyle property offering location, uninterrupted views and complete privacy. Superbly appointed and like new, recently completed to a very high standard with nothing left to do except relax and enjoy! With an exclusive address and attention to every detail, this 6260sqm private property is nestled amongst luscious, low-maintenance grounds. Savour daily breath-taking magical sunrises and all-day sun from the large deck or premium 6-person spa pool. Enjoy entertaining with the expansive designer kitchen with tiered LED lighting and premium European appliances that flows into spacious open-plan living and dining, elevated by high ceilings and skylights. In the other wing of the home are 3 immaculate bedrooms, all with wide-screen views, built-in wardrobes and 2 new high-end bathrooms plus a separate office. The separate workshop/studio with attached carport offers endless possibilities. Contact Melanie for your exclusive viewing appointment today! rwraglan.co.nz/RAG30274

AUCTION

6:00pm, Friday 9 June Ray White Raglan office (unless sold prior)

View Saturday & Sunday 12:00pm - 12:45pm

79 Rangitahi Road Raglan

This high-quality 173 sqm family home is located on the everpopular Rangitahi Peninsula and is available on an initial 12-month fixed-term tenancy. The north-facing open-plan living area flows nicely with the high-spec kitchen and dining area, all of which connect perfectly with the expansive deck and outdoor entertaining area & flat lawn. The new home has three double bedrooms, a master with ensuite, and a family bathroom. This stylish home features double glazing, is fully insulated & has two heat pump/Air conditioning units, one in the lounge and the other in the main bedroom for cooling in the summer. There is plenty of storage and a double garage. Can be furnished or unfurnished.

rwraglan.co.nz/RAG30266

FOR RENT $750 per week

$2,250 Bond

Available mid-July

Application forms can be filled in online or contact the Property Management Team for details

View Strictly by Appointment or see advertised Open Home

Ray White Raglan Rentals 07 825 8640 rentals.raglan@raywhite.com

28 Wrights Road Raglan

This three-bedroom lifestyle property is a great family home and has options to run a business from home or house an older child or elderly parent in the self-contained cottage on the other side of the driveway from the main house. The house and cottage will be supplied fully furnished. The large 5039 sqm rural section has fully fenced paddocks for a horse. Te Uku primary school is minutes away along with the Raglan Roast Coffee shop. Raglan town is also less than a 10-minute drive away where there are all levels of schooling, supermarkets, eateries, arts, and crafts and a plethora of outdoor lifestyle activities such as fishing, paddle boarding and of course world-class surfing. Pets are ok.

rwraglan.co.nz/RAG30266

FOR RENT $900 per week $3,600 Bond

Available Now

Application forms can be filled in online or contact the Property Management Team for details

View Strictly by Appointment or see advertised Open Home

Ray White Raglan Rentals 07 825 8640 rentals.raglan@raywhite.com

Melanie Carroll 021 760 468

CONNECT:

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For all your scaffolding requirements

Ph: 0800 655 655 or email: admin@raglanscaffolding.co.nz.

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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

WED 31 MAY

RAGLAN RAMBLERS 9am from James St near Wallis St - Karamu Walkway – bring lunch

WED 7 JUN RAGLAN

RAMBLERS 9am from James St near Wallis St - NE Hamilton – bring lunch

MUSICIANS NIGHT AT THE YARDOpen Mic night Every Wednesday from 6.30pm kick off at 7pm. Public

Dog Registration Fees & Charges 2023/2024

The following dog registration fees and charges have been adopted by the Waikato District Council and become due and payable on 23 May 2023.

MOVIES AT THE OLD SCHOOL

JESUS REVOLUTION

(M | 120 mins)

Sat 3 June 5pm

Sun 18 June 4.30pm

SHACKLETON (PG | 90 mins)

Sat 3 June 8pm

LIVING (PG | 102 mins)

Sun 4 June 4.30pm

Door sales 30min prior raglanmovies.co.nz

REGULAR EVENTS AT THE OLD SCHOOL

Ragtimers Ukulele Group Weekly on Wed, 4pm

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

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

COUNCIL COMMITTEES

Proposed District Friday, 9 June 2023, 9.30am

Plan Sub-Committee

**Public Excluded**

Agreements Monday, 12 June 2023,

12 June 2023,

& Risk Monday, 19 June 2023, 9.30am Performance & Strategy Tuesday, 20 June 2023, 9.30am

Proposed District Thursday, 22 June 2023, Plan Sub-Committee 9.00am

**Public Excluded** Sustainability & Wellbeing Wednesday, 28 June 2023, 9.30am

COMMUNITY BOARDS/ COMMITTEES

Tamahere Tuesday, 6 June 2023, 7.30pm

Community Committee Tamahere Community Centre, 21 Devine Road, Tamahere

Te Kauwhata Wednesday, 7 June 2023, Community Committee 7.00pm St John Hall, 4 Baird Ave, Te Kauwhata

Meremere Thursday, 8 June 2023, Community Committee 7.00pm Community Hall, Heather Green Ave, Meremere

Tuakau Community Board Tuesday, 13 June 2023, 6.00pm Tuakau Memorial Hall, George Street, Tuakau

Raglan Community Board Wednesday, 14 June 2023, 1.30pm The Supper Room, Raglan Town Hall, Bow Street, Raglan

Pokeno Monday, 19 June 2023, Community Committee 7.00pm Pokeno Community Hall, Cnr Great South Road and Market Street, Pokeno

NOTE: No reduction will be allowed on registration fees for any dog that is registered on or after 20 July 2023, apart from part year registration as per sections 38 and 39 of the Dog Control Act 1996.

This notice is given under Sections 37 and 68 of the Dog Control Act 1996.

Notice of Meetings –June 2023

The following meetings will be held during June. All meetings will be held at the Waikato District Council, 15 Galileo Street, Ngaruawahia unless otherwise stated.

COUNCIL

Waikato District Council Wednesday, 24 May 2023, (extraordinary meeting) 1.00pm

**Public excluded – property negotiations**

Waikato District Council Wednesday, 7 June 2023, 9.30am

Waikato District Council Thursday, 8 June 2023, (Annual Plan Hearing) 9.30am

Waikato District Council Tuesday, 13 June 2023, (Annual Plan Deliberations) 9.30am

Waikato District Council Wednesday, 28 June 2023, 1.00pm

A number of workshops are scheduled throughout each month for the Council to provide direction, these are on Council’s website under the following link https://www.waikatodistrict.govt.nz/your-council/councilcommittees-boards/council/council-workshops

Ngaruawahia Tuesday, 20 June 2023, 6.00pm

Community Board Committee Room 1 and 2, 15 Galileo Street, Ngaruawahia

Rural-Port Waikato Thursday, 22 June 2023, 6.30pm

Community Board Pukekawa Community Hall, 38 Clark & Denzie Road, Pukekawa

Taupiri Community Board Monday 26 June 2023, 6.00pm War Memorial Hall, Greenlane Road, Taupiri

Huntly Community Board Tuesday, 27 June 2023, 6.00pm Waahi Paa, 177C Harris Street, Huntly West

OTHER DECISION MAKING BODIES

Waters Governance Board Wednesday, 14 June 2023, 10am Committee Rooms 1 and 2

District Licensing Friday, 16 June 2023, 9.30am

Committee Hearing

Note: In the event that the business is not concluded on the advertised date, the meeting may be continued on a later scheduled date.

Agendas and minutes for meetings are available at www.waikatodistrict.govt.nz/your-council.

This notice is given under section 46 of the Local Government

Official Information and Meetings Act 1987.

5 Stewart St, Raglan

WHAT'S ON

ART TO WEAR 2023 – CALL FOR ENTRIES Entries are invited for the following section: Colour - Kaleidoscope, Children’s – Wing It, Kaitiakitanga – Forest Flora, Upcycled – Suit Yourself. For further details go to our website www. raglanartscentre.co.nz. Entries to be dropped off Raglan Town Hall 3-6pm, Friday 26 May.

SHADES OF WHITE EXHIBITION – CALL FOR ENTRIES

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

ARTIST TALK – THURSDAY 25 MAY With Brodie Reynolds. 6.30pm, doors open 6pm, all welcome. Koha entry. Licensed bar and café open.

ART TO WEAR SHOW 2023 – SATURDAY 27 MAY

Shows 2pm and 7pm, Raglan Town Hall. SOLD OUT

EXHIBITION – MON 29 MAY – FRIDAY 9 JUNE 2nd

Chance Look – featuring entries from Raglan Art to Wear 2023. 10-2 weekdays, closed Mon 5 June. Gold coin koha for entry please.

MUSIC AT THE OLD SCHOOL – THURSDAY 8 JUNE

Sorcha Costello (fiddle), Conor Connolly (button accordion) & Padraig O Dubhghaill (guitar). Funded by Culture Ireland, this trio of talented performers is steeped in the Irish musical tradition and will put on a show not to be soon forgotten. 7.30pm, doors open 7pm. Tickets $30 + bf www.eventfinda. co.nz I 0800 289 849. Licensed bar and café open.

LIVE AND LOCAL – FRIDAY 9 JUNE A showcase for local performers, from songwriters to comedy – this month featuring The Short Notes, Moon Goose and more. 7.309.30pm, doors open 7pm. Koha entry. Licensed bar and café open.

RAGLAN CREATIVE MARKET – SUNDAY 11 JUNE

10am – 2pm at the Old School Arts Centre on Stewart St. For more info - www.raglanmarket.com

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

Public Notices

2023 Triennial Election of Trustees Candidate Names

For Sale

FIREWOOD DRY, DELIVERED Trailerload: Pine $200/ Old Man's Pine $205 Phone 021 0771524

Nominations closed at 12 noon on Friday 12 May 2023 for WEL Energy Trust.

Elections are being held for seven positions on the Trust on Monday 26 June 2023.

Those nominated are:

ABEL, Jenny (Yes to Discounts – Invest in Community)

AFEAKI, Rachel (More Discounts & Grants)

BOOTH, Geoff (Independent)

CHEW, Alan (More Discounts & Grants)

COLEMAN, Lachlan

HARVEY, Natasha (More Discounts & Grants)

HUMPHREYS, Peter (Independent)

JACOB, Arun (Yes to Discounts - Invest in Community)

JOHNSTON, Jan (Brought Back Discounts)

KNAAP, Russelle (Independent)

MANOHARAN, Mano (Higher Rebates and Grants)

MUDFORD, Raymond (Independent)

NABBS, Thomas

NAND, Jenny (Independent)

QUINN, Jacob (Yes to Discounts - Invest in Community)

RANUI, Tarena (Yes to Discounts - Invest in Community)

RAVLICH-HORAN, Vicki (Independent)

SCOTT, Aaron (Yes to Discounts - Invest in Community)

SILVERTON, Matt (Brought Back Discounts)

STEVENS, Quentin (Yes to Discounts - Invest in Community)

STRANGE, Jamie (Yes to Discounts - Invest in Community)

TOLAN, Neil (Independent)

WEST, Michael (Brought Back Discounts)

WILSON, Edgar (More Discounts & Grants)

YAMUNANATHAN, Adrian (Brought Back Discounts)

As there are more candidates than there are vacancies to be filled, an election will be held between the listed candidates on Monday 26 June 2023, under the First Past the Post electoral system by postal and online voting.

Issue of Voting Documents

Voting documents will be posted to electors of WEL Energy Trust from Friday 2 June 2023.

Return of Voting Documents

Voting documents can be returned by post, online or hand-delivered to the WEL Energy Trust Office (Perry House, 360 Tristram Street, Hamilton) from 9am-3pm weekdays between Friday 2 June 2023 and 12 noon, Monday 26 June 2023.

Special Voting

Special votes will be available from Friday 2 June 2023 to 12 noon, Monday 26 June 2023 and may be obtained by emailing info@electionservices.co.nz or phoning the electoral office on 0800 922 822 for one to be issued.

Dated at Hamilton, 17 May 2023

Dale Ofsoske, Electoral Officer Independent Election Services Ltd for WEL Energy Trust

Raglan 35 Government Road

New Listing

My little cottage + self contained unit

Viewing is encouraged to appreciate this very well presented two bedroom home, plus separate self-contained unit - it's sure to charm you! Upon entering the main dwelling you are welcomed by a sunny and private courtyard, where one immediately gets a sense of tranquility. The main dwelling offers a generous open plan living area, which flows into a functional kitchen with clean, modern lines. A cosy wood burner will ensure toasty winter nights, with a heat pump to keep you cool in the summer. The well appointed bathroom includes a bath. Located at the rear of the property is a separate self-contained apartment offering its own entrance. A functional open plan layout, creates great indoor/outdoor flow with a large ranchslider to the covered patio. The fishpond is sure to set the mood! The property has been lovingly developed by the current owner over the past few years, with the creation of pathways, well-established gardens and numerous alfresco living areas. The low maintenance gardens make for easy care, in addition there are some established fruit trees. Positioned behind a security gate and being fully fenced, ensures an excellent sense of peace and privacy.

Seaside Seclusion + home & income potential

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Sale By Negotiation View By appointment Web

pb.co.nz/RGU118129 Jono Hutson M 021 488 766

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Deadline Sale closes Wednesday 7th June, 2023 at 4.00pm, (unless sold prior)

View Sat 27 May 2.00 - 2.30pm Sun 28 May 12.00 - 12.30pm

Web pb.co.nz/RGU118844

Jono Hutson

M 021 488 766 E jono.hutson@pb.co.nz

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Raglan 102B Greenslade Road

Jewel in the crown

Tucked down a long driveway on the fringe of the Raglan township and surrounded by mature trees, this very special property offers you the opportunity to live your best life. Providing a manageable 4255sqm (1.051 acres), a large shed/workshop, spray booth, secondary out-house and a three bedroom home, all the necessities are present for easy living. The land offers a gentle, north facing contour providing outstanding views of Lorenzen Bay, inner harbour, Te Akau and beyond. The harbour contrasts with the serenity of the landscape to create a unique atmosphere and environment.