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Te Mata School kaea, Amelia Schnuriger, at the Western Cluster Kapa Haka Festival held earlier in September. More images on page 7. Image | Amy Hanna.

TheRaglan Chronicle would like to acknowledge the life and contributions of Narina Hurst, who sadly passed away last weekend.

Narina, known as Nan, was a true community stalwart having been involved with a number of community organisations throughout her years. From her time at the Bible Camp to her role as Patrol Coordinator for the Raglan Community Patrol and her involvement with the Raglan Community Radio station, many in the community will have experienced Narina's wonderful spirit.

A celebration of Narina's life was held on Tuesday, September 26. Narina's husband Peter has requested that in lieu of flowers, a donation be made to the Raglan Community Patrol.

Our thoughts are with Peter and the rest of the whānau.

Raglan Golf Club Championships heat up

With the Raglan Golf Club championships amping up with hot competition, manager Julian Pujante says, “Suddenly the practice greens are full, the hitting nets are busy and you can't find a space on the putting areas!”

“We have the Club Champs on at the moment and members want to produce their best golf, hence the congestion around the practice zones!”

With three men’s divisions and three women’s divisions, it is a full programme running over a two month period. Finals day is October 7th with a club breakfast prepared for the finalists prior to finals golf.

Good luck finalists. ..off the tee...Pete Aim

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

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Freelance superyacht stint turns into a real polar blast

by Edith Symes

It seems just about every second local has escaped this winter to some balmy Pacific isle, but one Raglan woman’s done the polar opposite – literally.

Cafe operator Emma Bassett arrived home recently from a holiday with a difference: a two month-long Alaskan cruise aboard a 62-metre sailboat surrounded by seals, otters and myriad other arctic wildlife.

And unlike lazing around some resort pool in Rarotonga, hers was a working holiday and not all cruisy as such. In fact

“we hit the ground running,” says the 39 year old.

Emma – a familiar face these days behind the counter of the hole-in-the-wall cafe The Hut in Rangitahi – is a onetime chief stewardess in the glamorous world of superyachts, and as an old hand she grabbed a freelance opportunity and launched herself back into that world for a bit.

Her task was “to help one of the stews into a chief steward role” on a privately owned luxury yacht. But she got more than she’d bargained on when her young

protégé had to leave only a week into the voyage because of a family crisis, and Emma herself had to assume the top job.

With 10 crew and up to 12 guests on board while cruising and kayaking in Glacier Bay National Park – a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its magnificent glaciers and incredible wilderness scenery – she found the working holiday a hectic one.

It entailed everything from housekeeping and managing other stewardesses to ordering uniforms and flowers or buying food and wine for guests, she says.

But the itinerary had been a big selling point, she adds, and in all her 11 years of working on superyachts in the past it was this trip – sailing up the Inner Passage from British Columbia to Alaska then cruising the glaciers – that turned out to be the best. “I would do it all again,” she says.

At Glacier Bay their yacht was surrounded by seals, dolphins and many otters which lolled in the water to the delight of those on board. “One did a full lap on its back around the boat,” Emma recalls.

They also saw whales multiple times a day, she adds, with humpbacks and orcas frequently breaching and bubble-feeding. “It was quite mesmerising.”

Other highlights included kayaking with guests through the glaciers to where salmon spawn – and where bears, not usually seen in packs, fed on the salmon. “It was incredible just seeing them in the wild,” Emma says.

Meantime others on the cruise would fish from a tender – taking care to keep some distance from the seals with their young – and provide fresh salmon for the daily menu.

Emma admits the experience has made her a little nostalgic and that she wouldn’t be averse to doing more occasional freelance work if it comes her way.

She actually took her first freelance job – a voyage to Tahiti – only last year, and has since updated her qualifications with the possibility of more exciting adventures in mind.

“It’s a great way to earn good money, travel and see the world,” she says. “It sets you up for life.”

Emma Bassett shares tales from her recent Alaskan yacht adventure.

Fond farewell for Raglan’s iconic barefoot ‘dog man’

by Edith Symes

About150 friends and family shared fond memories at Raglan Club last Monday of a homeless man who for years ambled Whāingaroa’s streets and the beach every day, stopping to chat to friends and strangers with a faithful German Shepherd by his side.

Known by many around town simply as the ‘dog man’, Brian Chesham touched a lot of hearts and even became something of a celebrity figure – appearing on Prime and TV3 – when early last year the community rallied to give him and dog Luga a van to live in.

Through a Givealittle page, Raglan raised more than $17,000 to help the pair out.

In the fortnight or so since Brian passed away, his best friend Luga has been found a new home with family in Hamilton, but was brought along and sat quietly inside the main door of the club during the celebration of Brian’s 67 years.

Brian loved Raglan, his first cousin Raewyn Stevenson told the informal gathering. “And Raglan loved Brian too.”

Raewyn shared some treasured memories from her now 17 years as a Raglan-based policewoman, a role in which she often saw Brian out walking with his German Shepherd – first Zak, then Luga. And she told of a

community coming together to help a man out with coffees, friendship and eventually a campervan as a mobile home.

She also related how a relative in town came to the police station to ask her “in your official capacity” to get her cousin Brian to cut his toenails. But she didn’t feel the need to do that, she laughed, nor to file a police report. And she never breathed a word to Brian about the aunt’s visit.

Brian had a long affiliation with Raglan, his younger brother Wayne told those who gathered on Monday afternoon to celebrate his life. The Chesham family was from Fairfield and spent many Christmas holidays first at a bach in Cliff St, then at Kopua campground.

A cousin of Brian’s said that growing up he saw him as an older brother, recalling the family holidays in Raglan. “He taught Wayne and I all the mischief we knew … and he could do the best manus (bum-first bombs) off that bridge.”

Brian ultimately chose and went on to love his “nomadic” way of life in Raglan over the last 15 years or so, said Wayne, thanking the community on behalf of their family for accepting him as he was.

He was on a sickness benefit after having suffered three heart attacks in his 40s, and

early on was familiar to many around town in a red Toyota station wagon with dog Zak.

Then longtime local Rangi Kereopa gave him a caravan on family land at Manu Bay to live in. She told the gathering that when mail addressed to him arrived at her place – mostly from WINZ or the doctor – he’d just say to tear it up. “So I did!”

Family members told of Brian’s teenage years at St John’s College where he enjoyed playing rugby and cricket and, after that, had motorbikes for motocross riding.

Later he joined the Territorials, relishing both the discipline and the camaraderie of army life. “It was the leanest and fittest we ever saw the bugger,” his brother quipped.

Comrades at that time – fellow gunners in Vietnam – revealed he was called Handsome in the army, not Brian. They said he was a “massively strong man” who also played regimental rugby with the best of them.

He was not hard done by, they insisted of Brian’s later Raglan life wandering and chatting among friends. “It was just the way he lived.”

Brian had become a little disenchanted with the norms of society, said another friend, but was happy to be free “to walk barefoot in Raglan”.

Shocktober initiative aims to teach CPR skills

Everyday six people will have a cardiac arrest outside hospital care. Only one in 10 will survive.

Hato Hone St John is on a mission to teach as many kiwis as possible important CPR skills throughout the month of October.

Hato Hone St John's initiative called Shocktober aims to teach as many kiwis as possible the valuable CPR skills they can apply to those who are in need. From the

bottom of the South Island to the top of the North Island and extending into isolated and vulnerable communities, Hato Hone St John will be delivering free training sessions utilizing aspects of the 3 steps for life programme.

To find out where and when these events are happening, keep an eye out at www.stjohn. org.nz. You could learn the skills to make a life saving difference in your community.

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Raglan’s tiniest shop gets a revamp

by Janine Jackson

Raglan Business Chamber

What will happen to your business if you are ready to move onto another venture or into retirement?

Succession planning is not a quick or cheap process so it pays to plan ahead.

If you’ve worked for years to build up your business, handing over to someone else may be furthest from your mind. Few owners have formal exit plans — if any — because it’s too early to think about it, or there’s no time to create one or they don’t know where to start.

There are serious risks if you don’t plan who’ll succeed you. Small businesses without succession plans often fail when their owners retire, get sick or die.

If you are running a family business or in a partnership where selling the business on the open market is not a viable option a solid succession plan is essential if you want your business to carry on successfully after you leave it. The plan needs to identify which family members or partners will take over or offer another management option.

If you’ve decided to step back from your business, but you want to stay connected to it, there are several ways to do this:

The tiny shop on Bow Street might have had a makeover but it will still be a hub for community creativity, innovation and collaboration.

Trade Aid manager Eloise Deller will be taking over allocating the use of the shop and hopes to make it easier with an instore booking system.

“If people want to book the shop, they just need to pop into Trade Aid and book a date.”

Eloise says the ethos behind the little shop is still the same; supporting local artisans and those in developing countries.

“We still want this space available for our community and we are also keen to use it as a pop-up education space and to promote the amazing Trade Aid artisans and their products.”

One of the central principles of Trade Aid is to raise awareness about fair trade.

“We are looking forward to running campaigns to raise consumer’s awareness about their purchases and encouraging them to support fair trade as much as possible,” she says.

The initiative was originally set up by Jono Hutson in August 2020, to be a space used by local creatives, artists, foodies and other small-scale ventures to share their wares in the prime main street location.

He also ran Community Kai regularly in the space with his partner Sara Howie to provide quality, nutritious kai to the community on a ‘pay what you can afford’ basis.

Giving back to the community was the impetus behind Jono’s desire to utilise the tiny shop and the Trade Aid team want Jono’s idea to continue to showcase locally made products.

“We are grateful to Jono for starting this initiative. It was an easy fit as it was very much in line with our ethos of creating a more equitable world through trade aid principles,” Eloise says.

Tucked in between Trade Aid and Bohemian Gypsy, the tiny shop was carved out of redundant storage space in the Trade Aid shop and started life as Jenny Carter’s Ruapuke Artisan Bread outlet.

Measuring 2.4sqm, the tiny shop packs a big punch with a premium main street appeal.

At its widest point the tiny shop is no longer than a bed in its confined 1.2 by 2sq m approximate dimensions but, Eloise says, while it might be small it has a big heart.

“The tiny shop is such a big part of Raglan and we’re looking forward to giving it a new lease of life.”

Trade Aid on Bow St is open seven days a week from 9am-5pm

• Retain a share. You can keep a stake or shareholding in your business to give you an income in retirement or while you start another venture. Get advice from a lawyer and accountant if this will involve giving or selling shares in your business.

• Retain a role. You may decide you can step back from the business but still offer valuable advice to your successor, especially if they lack your experience and knowledge. Decide what role to take, eg. director or consultant, and talk to your successor about how it will work.

It's a good idea to get advice for every stage of succession planning. How much advice you need depends on:

• where you are with your planning

• your business structure — companies and partnerships may need more advice than sole trader businesses

• the size of your business, for example, your turnover

• how much your assets — including your intellectual property — are worth.

Succession planning isn’t an exact science, but there are steps you should take:

1. Talk to family/partners. It’s important to ask relevant family members about succession, even those who don’t work in the business. Everyone may have different ideas of what’s best for them and the business.

2. Set goals. Decide on what you want to happen to your business, what your role will be — if you want one — who should run it and when you want to leave, for example, when you turn 65 or the business is worth a particular dollar value.

3. Know your assets. Identify all your assets and liabilities. This helps to value your business so you can calculate shares or sale price.

4. Have a timeframe. Getting a sound plan in place can take a few years. The earlier you start, the easier it will be to leave when you want.

5. Get advice. You’ll need professional advice at various stages of your planning and exit. Think ahead and approach them well in advance.

6. Document your plan. Make sure key decisions are written down and accessible to family and advisors.

7. Review your plan. Do this regularly, for example, at least yearly, to account for changes to your business and circumstances.

Find more information and details on Business.govt.nz.

Trade Aid manager Eloise Deller pictured in front of the 'Tiny Shop,' a community initiative aimed at showcasing locally made products.

Local writer's novel set for tv adaptation

Ashow based on local author Merren Tait's firt novel, Year of the Fox has been given the green light for prodction and the Raglan Chronicle caught up with Merren to hear about update.

Merren tell us about your exciting news.

Late last week NZ On Air announced funding for upcoming television projects and included was $2.5mil to go towards the production of Year of the Fox, a show based on my first novel. So, yes - super, crazy exciting.

How did the TV show come about?

Luck. A school friend of mine, Becs Arahanga, who happens to be a director and production company owner, bought my first novel to support me and couldn't put it down or stop laughing when she read it. She rang me the same day to offer me the television option. Since then it's been a slow but steady five or so years to get to this point.

How involved are you?

I have very little to do with the show and its development. It's been completely Becs' baby and the story will look a little different. It's shifted to an ao Māori setting. The main character will be Māori and the neighbourly land dispute in the novel becomes a tribal one. The story does keep the quirks of the novel and Becs describes the show as "Fleabag meets Jojo Rabbit", which, frankly, sounds truly awesome. I've been lucky enough to read the script for the first episode and it

couldn't get off to a better start. I have no doubt the show is in excellent hands.

What's your reaction to NZ On Air's announcement?

I'm absolutely ecstatic. Every author dreams of having their work adapted for the screen and very few get to have the honour. I feel extraordinarily privileged and lucky, but also very proud of my work.

When will we be able to watch it on our screens?

I'm not sure. There are a few more hurdles to get through first before the final green light is given on the project and a production schedule is then set. However, whenever it's ready for broadcast, the good news is that it will be free to air on Three and Threenow, which is fantastic. Everyone will be able to view it without the need for a potentially prohibitive subscription.

You also have a new novel out, so please tell us about this.

My fifth novel is called Real Life and Other Disasters and is about two people who dislike each other in real life, but unwittingly fall for each other in a gaming chatroom. It's a bit of a departure from my previous novels in that it's set in London instead of New Zealand, but it's just as funny and sets a cracking pace. I had a ball writing it.

Where can people find your books?

My books are available in Made, Zinnia, iHub, via my website www.merrentait.com, and through all good online bookstores.

Merren Tait with her recent book, Real Life, and the first novel she published, The Year of the Fox.

Western Cluster Kapahaka Festival

all images thanks to Amy Hanna

The 2023 Western Cluster Kapahaka Festival was recently hosted at Te Mata School with seven schools involved in the Māori performing arts celebration.

The Mauri stone has now passed to Raglan Area School, who will host in 2024

Below: Te Mata School kaea - Amelia Schnuriger, left, and Hunter Munns, one of two Te Mata School kaitataki - both in their final year at Te Mata School.

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Raglan

Having a SPRING clean and clear out?

Having a SPRING clean and clear out?

Here’s some Do’s & Don’ts for donating to any 2nd-hand store:

NO RIPS on clothing, linens or books

NO CHIPS on crockery

NO STAINS

NO UNDERWEAR

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YES PLEASE TO QUALITY ITEMS FOR RESALE Visit the next local REPAIR CAFE

ASK for help on the local noticeboard

Youtube to learn how to DIY the repair

GATHER SOME PALS for a repair and refashion session together.

We can avoid having to landfill items by looking after them while they’re in our care.

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PACIFIC PARADISE

2-4pm | Sunday 1 October 2023

Wi Neera Street Community Garden

Clean up any spills ASAP to avoid stains

Keep shoes and dirty paws off couches

Use a mattress protector

Pacific Paradise is a friendly workshop on how to grow some useful and delicious tropical crops in Aotearoa: Kūmara, Taro and Bananas. Whether you are a beginner or an expert gardener, you will learn something new. And of course, we will also enjoy some tasty dishes made with these crops! whaingaroa org nz/events

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An interview with the Holistic Tooth Fairy

TheRaglan Chronicle caught up with Meliors Simms also known as the Holistic Tooth Fairy to learn about her recently published book, The Secret Lives of Teeth, and her approach to oral health.

You describe yourself as a natural oral health coach, also known as the Holistic Tooth Fairy. I’m fascinated. Can you explain to us what this unique role involves?

People mostly find me when they are searching for holistic health information online and find my website. I meet with my coaching clients on Zoom from my home in Raglan. They can be based anywhere in the world but mostly live in Australia or the United States. Generally I attract people who are already familiar with a holistic approach to general health, and want help applying that philosophy to their teeth and gum issues.

I work with many of my clients to avoid unnecessary dental procedures with improved nutrition and herbal remedies. We might fine tune their oral hygiene habits. I do a lot of work helping people with relaxing and energising their jaws, to stop clenching and grinding their teeth which can lead to serious dental and periodontal issues.

I also help folks have better experiences with necessary dental procedures. Some of my clients might not have been to the dentist for years, maybe even decades. I’ll coach them through finding and booking in with a good local dentist and to overcome any fears or resistance to getting care.

A lot of my clients choose to work with me because they want to understand the emotional or spiritual meaning of their teeth or gum issues. Stress and trauma have a huge, yet mostly unrecognised, influence on oral health both in your current circumstances and through your family history.

How and why did you come up with the idea to publish a book?

I’ve always been a writer of short stories, poetry, zines and a blog about making art. I grew up in a household dominated by my father’s small publishing company and prolific authorship, so I was very familiar with the ins and outs of writing and selfpublishing. Even before I started the Holistic Tooth Fairy, I was being asked to write a book about holistic oral health but I decided to start small with a blog and newsletter when I began coaching eight years ago.

By far the most common search that brings people to my website is for the ‘spiritual meaning’ of a particular symptom or part of the mouth, as there's very little information available anywhere on this topic. It’s the most interesting aspect of my work as a coach, where I’ve developed a unique system of Tooth Archetypes. The Tooth Archetypes are a user-friendly way to work with the psychic strengths and social vulnerabilities of each individual tooth. There were zero publications in English that focused in on the metaphysical anatomy of the mouth, and I had something original and useful to offer, so I decided to start there with my first book. What kind of feedback have you had about the book?

The Secret Lives of Teeth has been received really well, from even before publication, with a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign, and then steady sales on Amazon and my website since launching in May this year. It recently won a Bronze Medal in the Global Book Awards 2023 (in the Health Mind and Body category).

How long have you been living in Raglan and what is your story on how you landed here?

I’ve been visiting Raglan beaches since I was a little kid so it’s always been a magical destination for me. I finally moved here from Hamilton early in 2020 as I’d been thinking about making the move for a while but the

Environmental Project

Afew years ago, Armin and Christopher cycled from their hometown in Germany to the border of Iran & Pakistan.

Together with our mascot, ‘Tim Turtle’, we accumulated 9000km across 15 different countries. The goal was, and still is, to educate children around sustainability and therefore create environmental awareness.

Alongside our adventure we visited schools to deliver our interactive and playful programme. The kids got equipped not just with information, but essential skills for daily use around reuse, reduce and recycling.

We continued our efforts after the monumental trip in schools all over Germany and reached far more than 500 children. We were fortunate to hold several presentations to share our experiences across Germany.

Organising cleanups in the local regions helps us to generate more holistic awareness around sustainability. One of the main highlights so far was carrying out the FIRST EVER environmental day in our hometown of Wittenberg.

Now, WE GO AGAIN! Two bikes, 2000km across the Alps to discover Italy all the way

first lockdown was the catalyst. I decided that if I was going to have to be stuck at home, I wanted to be able to walk out of my door into some beautiful nature every day and to be part of a close-knit community in alignment with my environmental values. What community groups are you actively involved with?

The first thing I did when I moved to Raglan was join Raglan Timebank through the Whāingaroa Environment Centre, as I’d been a very active member in the Hamilton

Timebank. Then I got involved with Crop Swap and now I’m one of the Guardians.

My latest community involvements are with the Repair Cafe where I offer visible mending on clothing and at Raglan Community Radio where I’m recording the audio book edition of The Secret Lives of Teeth.

How can our readers get hold of a copy?

You can buy the paperback edition locally from Zinnia, Well Read Books or get the ebook on my website www.holistictoothfairy. com. It’s also stocked in the Raglan Library.

Recycling with Tim Turtle"

down to Naples. Highlight of the tour will be the two consecutive project days at the German school in Rome. WE CAN NOT WAIT!

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Raglan artist Armin Schmidt and friend Christopher are cycling 2000km across the Alps to hold two environmetal days in Italy.

NEW LISTING

NEW LISTING

RAGLAN 274 Ohautira Road

Stunning Views and Location

285ha sheep and beef blocks like this one don't often come to the market. Currently running a mix of sheep and beef with excellent tracks throughout. Front half of the farm is mostly Bull beef with 250 calves reared annually, finishing cattle and trading cattle also. Back part is running 600 ewes and well-fenced for sheep with good access for mustering and satellite yards. Approx. 2,000 SU wintered annually.

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NEW LISTING

RAGLAN 61 Pond Road

Attractive, Flat, Quality 103ha Farm

This 103ha Dairy farm, nearly entirely flat with gentle rolling areas, features two comfortable four-bedroom homes, useful sheds, workshops, stables, garaging, implement sheds, calf rearing sheds and a modern 30 as/hb dairy shed. 275 cows are milked with consistent production on a low-cost system.

An excellent race system provides access to approx. 50 paddocks, a trough in each paddock provides water from the bore. The farm has mature stands of native trees and three spring-fed creeks. Located 6km from Raglan you could have the best of both worlds, a productive farm and amazing lifestyle.

pggwre.co.nz/HAM38417

AUCTION Plus GST (if any)

(Unless Sold Prior)

11.00am, Wednesday 1 November VIEW 11.00-12.30pm, Wednesday 4 & 11 October

Richard Thomson

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RAGLAN 3976 State Highway 23 and 565 Okete Road

Huge Views

Near flat sections with beautiful views to build your dream home. These 8,000m2 lifestyle platforms offer ample space to maximise the outlook. Located only 5km from Raglan, with easy access from the main road and on the bus routes for both Raglan and Hamilton High Schools. 3976 State Highway 23: $750,000 565 Okete Road: $850,000

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WAITETUNA 49 Parker Access Road

Attractive 33ha

Easy contour and well-located

• Central race, electric fencing, cattle yards and implement shed/hay barn

Good water supplied from reliable spring-fed stream

• Multiple potential building sites

• Within walking distance of Waitetuna Primary School

pggwre.co.nz/HAM38340

Monday 2 October

Richard Thomson

M 027 294 8625

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 setting, ensuring your piece of paradise. The 800m2 site is elevated, private and has well developed landscaping, fruit trees, vegetable gardens and concrete driveway with ample off-street parking.

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OPEN HOME

PRICE BY NEGOTIATION

GST Inclusive

VIEW 1-1.45pm, Saturday 30 Sept

Richard Thomson

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E richard.thomson@pggwrightson.co.nz

RAGLAN 34 Manukau Road

Elevated Sunny Section

This well positioned elevated section of 607m2 with great views and all day sun is an ideal location to build your dream home. This is an opportunity to own a residential section with no covenants to restrict your build, keeping costs down! The section has connections to town water, town sewage and fast fibre.

Geotech report is available, call Richard Thomson today.

pggwre.co.nz/HAM38365

$440,000

GST Inclusive

VIEW By Appointment Only

Richard Thomson

M 027 294 8625

E richard.thomson@pggwrightson.co.nz

RAGLAN 49B Mangakino Road

Privacy in Rolling Hills

Set proud overlooking lush farm land, this three-bedroom brick home offers an enviable lifestyle opportunity. Moved to this section about three years ago, this home has new bricks, new piles and a new deck. Double garage is via the gentle sloped driveway. Enjoy landscaped grounds with fruit trees, raised vegetable plots and mature blueberries. Paddocks are fenced with water for stock.

pggwre.co.nz/HAM38106

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$995,000

GST Inclusive

VIEW 12-12.45pm, Saturday 30 Sept

Richard Thomson

M 027 294 8625

E richard.thomson@pggwrightson.co.nz

Building Strong foundations for our Children

process by which individuals acquire and refine skills related to physical movement, cognitive abilities, and emotional regulation. This knowledge equips me to assist people of all ages in fulfilling their developmental needs.

Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of working with diverse groups, including children, in prevention and therapy settings, adults in mental health hospitals, and the elderly in residential care. I've also worked closely with families from various socioeconomic backgrounds, visiting their homes to gain deeper insights into their unique circumstances.

What do you think are the main difficulties parents face in these current times?

In these current times, parents face a multitude of challenges, including work-family balance, stress, mental health concerns, limited social support, and parenting guilt. Finding suitable childcare and making schooling decisions further compounds these issues.

What are some of the ways you work with parents through their issues?

I create a safe and non-judgmental space for parents to express their thoughts and concerns, providing unwavering support throughout their journey. I assist parents by teaching mindfulness and relaxation techniques, collaboratively setting achievable goals, and crafting tailored action plans to address specific challenges.

Freedom2Fly Festival 2023

The Chronicle caught up with Ines Schickendantz who is offering services in Raglan.

Describe what you do.

I work in maternal and paternal mental health. I specialise in helping parents and those planning to be, to manage stress, anxiety, fears, navigate societal pressures and break inter generational cycles of dysfunction, while helping them to build strong, healthy parent-child relationships.

My mission is to empower individuals and families to lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.

What is your background in terms of training/ qualifications and experience ?

With my degree in Psychomotor Development, I possess a profound understanding of the continuous developmental

My approach is highly individualized, aiming to equip parents with effective coping mechanisms, enhance wellbeing, and improve parent-child relationships. My goal is to foster an environment where parents can freely share, knowing they have a supportive ally by their side.

What are you offering in Raglan?

I'm excited to announce the "Building Strong Foundations for our Children" event on October 12th at the Raglan Old School Arts Centre. This event raises awareness about the significance of parental well-being, inspiring parents to thrive, fostering a supportive community, and creating awareness of parents' pivotal role in building harmonious family lives.

How do people get in touch ?

To connect with me, call 0220307005 or email schickendantzines@gmail.com.

Get ready to experience a captivating fusion of artistry and movement at the inaugural FREEDOM2FLY FEST, the first-ever Circus & Dance Festival in the heart of Raglan! From November 3rd to November 5th, 2023, Raglan will transform into a mesmerising playground where the extraordinary meets the rhythmic.

Join us for three days of unparalleled excitement as we celebrate the grace and power of human expression through the unique blend of circus and dance. From acrobatics to contemporary dance, aerial silk performances to mind-bending contortion, Freedom2Fly Fest will bring together worldclass performers, talented instructors, and passionate enthusiasts in an unforgettable showcase of talent, creativity, and freedom.

Whether you're a seasoned performer, an aspiring artist, or just someone looking to be amazed, this festival has something for everyone. Engage in thrilling workshops, witness breathtaking live performances, and immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of Raglan, a town known for its artistic spirit and natural beauty.

For more information : Jay 0223510704 www.freedom2fly.co.nz https://events.humanitix.com/freedom2fly-fest-2023

Motorcycle Training Day

Day 1: Sat 4 November: 9am - 4pm

This day is for: Learner and restricted licence holders and intermediate riders.

Day 2: Sun 5 November: 9am - 4pm

This day is for: Experienced and returning riders.

Venue: Kartsport Club, Airport Rd, Hamilton

All riders must have a motorcycle licence and provide their own bike.

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Raglan Ukulele Festival

RecentlyRaglan was full of ukulele players from all over the central and upper North Island, here for the inaugural Raglan Ukulele Festival (RUF).

Uke enthusiasts were able to choose from a morning programme of workshops at Raglan Old School Arts Centre, followed by an afternoon of performances from visiting solos, duos and groups.

The one-day festival finished with a public concert at the Raglan Club on the Saturday evening, featuring local groups and guest acts French/American duo Sonia & Nigel (from Auckland) and Hamilton's Big Muffin Serious Band (celebrating their fortieth year of uke-based humour).

RUF was officially just one day, but as it coincided with Arts Centre monthly events, there was also the opportunity to make a full weekend of it. That Friday's Live & Local featured Raglan ukulele acts and on Sunday

morning there were performance spots at the Raglan Creative Market and in various cafes around town - including the debut of the Raglan Area School ukes.

The festival was a combined effort by Raglan ukulele groups and the Old School Arts Centre, and helmed by the Arts Centre's music co-ordinator (and leader of The Blister Sisters) Penni Bousfield, and Brian Wilson (Arts Centre committee member and leader of The Ragtimers).

Both the festival and the public concert sold out and comments described RUF as a relaxed, fun, friendly event, with many outof-town attendees relishing the chance to combine playing the ukulele and spending a weekend in Raglan.

A big thank you to RUF's funders and sponsors: Waikato District Creative Communities, Waikato Sunrise Rotary, Trek'n'Travel, Julie Hanna – Ray White Real Estate, Raglan Light & Sound, The Raglan Club, Shearer's Music Works.

Top image: The Ukulele Union perform outside The Yard.

Bottom image: The Muffins perform at The Raglan Club.

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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

FRIENDS OF KAITOKE

WALKWAY meet on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays every month at 9am at the East Street entrance to the Kaitoke Walkway to remove pest plants.

R A G L A N

BACKGAMMON meets last friday of each month from 5pm at the Old School. We are always happy to teach new people the game or assist others in improving . Everybody welcome to this free and fun event

KITA THE LOVE

LIVES HERE TOUR

Friday, September 29th at The yard Raglan.

MISS JUNE W COAST ARCADE + HOLLOWAY

Saturday 30 September at The YOT Club.

WED 4 OCT

RAGLAN

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

RAGLAN GROWERS MARKET Held

weekly Fridays 5-7pm at 1 Stewart Street.

WED 11 OCT

RAGLAN

RAMBLERS 9AM FROM JAMEs St near

WHAT'S ON 5 Stewart St, Raglan

RAGLAN FILM FESTIVAL - CALL FOR ENTRIES

Film nominations open until Friday 27 October 2023 (films to be submitted by Monday 1 March 2024). Enter online https://www. raglanartscentre.co.nz/rff/

RAW PREVIEW EXHIBITION – 28 SEPT - 23

OCT Raglan Arts Weekend group exhibition – pick up a brochure, view and buy art from participating artists. Open daily 10am – 2pm.

RAGLAN CREATIVE MARKET – SUNDAY 8

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

LIVE AND LOCAL – FRIDAY 13 OCT A showcase for local performers, from songwriters to comedy. 7.30-9.30pm, doors open 7pm. Koha entry. Licensed bar and café open.

AFTER-SCHOOL ART CLASSES TERM 4 2023

Theme – Seaside Christmas | 8-week programme

| Mon 16 Oct – 11 Dec, Thurs 19 Oct – 7 Dec | 3.30pm – 5pm | $115 first child/$105 sibling | All materials included | Bookings essential www. raglanartscentre.co.nz/workshops

RAGLAN ARTS WEEKEND OPENING NIGHT

– THURSDAY 19 OCTOBER In partnership with Bayleys – cocktail evening at Rock-It Kitchen. 6.30 – 9.30 pm, $40 per person –includes welcome cocktail and four-course ‘walk and fork” menu. Tickets on sale now www. raglanartsweekend.nz

RAGLAN ARTS WEEKEND – 21 - 23 OCT Open studios event featuring over 60 artists 10am –5pm Labour weekend. Pick up a brochure at the Old School to plan your self-guided tour or visit raglanartsweekend.nz.

POTTERY WHEEL WORKSHOP SERIES FOR

ADULTS 6-week programme with Sarah Bing

| Mondays 30 Oct – 18 Dec | 7pm – 9.30pm | $280 RCAC+Clay members $300 RCAC members $320 non-members | all materials and firing included | Bookings essential www. raglanartscentre.co.nz/workshops

MOVIES AT THE OLD SCHOOL

FOR HIRE 1.7T digger with auger option. Call or TXT 021566935

REGULAR EVENTS AT THE OLD SCHOOL

Ragtimers Ukulele Group 2nd and subsequent Weds each month, 4pm

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

Quilts & Crafts Monthly on 2nd Thurs, 10am

Raglan Art Group Monthly on 1st Fri, 10am

Backgammon Club Monthly on last Fri, 5pm

Mens’ Group Wed 20 Sept then every other week, 7pm

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

LOCATION OF DEFIBRILLATORS IN RAGLAN

Defibrillators can save lives in the event of an accident or medical emergency. Here is where they are located in Raglan.

24 HOURS:

St John Raglan (11 Wainui Road)

St Peter's Anglican Chuch Hall (44 Bow Street)

Raglan Club (22 Bow Street)

Raglan Holiday Park (61 Marine Parade)

The Institute of Awesome (5B Whaanga Road)

The Hut Rangitahi (29 Rangitahi Rd)

Poihākena Marae - Yellow Cabinet (222 Wainui Road)

Raglan Surf Life Saving Club (Ngarunui Beach) outside wall of the club (downstairs)

WORK HOURS:

Raglan Gym (32 Bow Street)

Raglan Medical Centre (9 Wallis Street)

Raglan Police (3 Wi Neera Street)

Xtreme Zero Waste (186 Te Hutewai Road) Raglan Coastguard (Raglan Wharf) Camp Raglan (578 Wainui Road) e-Coast Marine Consulting (18 Calvert Road) This info can be found on https://aedlocations. co.nz/ or the AED app.

Public Notices

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. RAGLAN & DISTRICT MUSEUM SOCIETY INC. 9 October 2023 at 10.00am. Raglan Museum / Te Whare Taonga o Whāingaroa. 15 Wainui Road, Raglan. All welcome.

Death Notices CHESHAM, BRIAN LESLIE (The Dog Man of Raglan) 09.09.1956 - 17.09.2023. Son of the late Leslie & Joan Chesham. Loved brother of: Joe, Lynette, Alan (dec), Ron, Barry (dec) & Wayne. Aroha Nui - Rest in Peace Brother.

Date: June 2023

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MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST VACANCY –RAGLAN MEDICAL

Purpose

We have an exciting opportunity for a Medical Receptionist to join the Raglan Medical team. The successful candidate will be able to establish a foundation for a long-term career in the health workforce, no previous health experience is required as all training will be provided.

The purpose of this role is to provide administration

Accountabilities

Medical Receptionist Duties

Office management

As Medical Receptionist you will be the first point of contact for our patients and visitors. You will be responsible for welcoming our patients in a culturally appropriate manner, co-ordinating the clinic services, prioritising workflow and managing patient expectations.

● Provide general administrative support

● Order and coordinate deliveries and supplier availability of goods and services; research

The successful candidate will have demonstrated:

● Manage, oversee and process supplier system and ensuring appropriate approvals

• A passion to work with people

• Excellent written, verbal & interpersonal skills

● Supporting accounts input, budget management required by the wider finance team.

• Basic understanding of te ao Māori, including tikanga and te reo Māori and ability to participate in a culturally safe manner at Marae based clinics

● Preparing documents, including proof including assistance with bid/tender processes,

• Willingness to participate in relevant education & skills-based training programmes

● Arranging and managing meetings, meeting taking, booking of venues, equipment

• Cultural awareness and sensitivity

• A commitment to improving quality

● Organisation and management of internal

• An understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi & its relevance to the health of Māori in Aotearoa/ New Zealand

● Book conferences, travel, accommodation,

● Reviewing current business administration efficiency and effectiveness.

Essential attributes include the ability to: Solve problems creatively and quickly (including IT issues)

Multitask and work under pressure

● Working and communicating pro-actively anticipate requirements, and being responsive

• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality

● Liaising with a variety of internal and external

• Work collectively within a large team

• Work autonomously on individual projects/tasks

● Coordinating office activities and operations policies.

• Embrace, keep up with and manage constant change

• Maintain a positive attitude and sense of humour

● Maintain administration procedures manual continue with tasks, especially in case

The expected working hours will be 24 hours per week worked over three days.

If you are interested in this position, please send your CV with a covering letter to michelle. meenagh@raglanmedical.co.nz by 5pm on Thursday 12th October 2023.

● Maintaining clear, accurate, and up to are photocopied / scanned, accurately

BUSINESS AND FACILITIES COORDINATOR

6 MONTHS - FIXED TERM

MetService is seeking a motivated and organised Business and Facilities Coordinator to join our team in Raglan. We are a dynamic organisation that values excellence, innovation, and teamwork.

About the role

In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring the efficient operation of our Raglan office and facilities.

• Coordinate deliveries and supplier arrangements to ensure timely delivery and cost-effective procurement.

• Manage supplier invoices and payments, ensuring proper approvals and financial accuracy.

Assist with accounts input, budget management, and reporting.

• Maintain administration procedures manual.

Requirements Experience in providing efficient administration support.

• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships.

• Strong knowledge of administrative processes and technology.

• Organized with excellent time management skills.

• Attention to detail and strong communication skills.

If you have any questions, please reach out to us at recruitment@metservice.com.

Applications close: Sunday, 8 October 2023

Situations Vacant