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13th February 2014 - Issue #380

Open Homes

Saturday 2pm - 9c East Street

Raglan Real Estate Ltd Licenced (REAARaglan 2008) Real Estate Ltd Licenced (REAA 2008)

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rd OPEN HOME: 3PM AVE2012 Valley Rd CHEAP TIDY RAGLAN $285,000 - 69d Otonga21 AUCTION Fri 3rd SUNDAY February AUCTION 2012- 16B - Fri 6pm 3UENUKU Ray February White Office, - 6pm 21&Bow RayIN St,White Raglan Office, Bow St, Raglan NEW BEGINNINGS Solid brick 3 brm family home in rural setting

NEW BEGINNINGS • 2 double bedrooms with sun room INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY Solid brick 3 brm family home in rural setting

Office & rumpus, single garage, internal access

Plumbed shed (potential ancillary unit), well planted garden

3973m² fenced & ready for a new family

Prior Auction offers considered.

ID#RAG20938

OPEN HOME Saturday 11am 297 Te Papatapu Road

TOP SHELF PROPERTY Fabulous family living / Easy care garden

• Large garage • Low maintenance OPEN HOME • Great location Saturday 11am

ID#RAG20938

297 Te Papatapu Road

• 2 Storey House In 2 Legal Flats

• 2 Brm Flat Upstairs / 3 Brm Flat Downstairs • Panoramic Harbour & Mountain Views • 2 Acre + Lifestyle Block – Prime Location • Single Garage & Storage Shed Prior Auction offers considered. OPEN

ID#RAG20952

HOME

Saturday 12pm 335 Wainui Road

• PROPERTY Area: 1/2 share in 918m2 TOP SHELF STEP INTO THE MARKET Fabulous family living / Easy care garden

ID#RAG21553

3 dble brms + office, entertainers kitchen

Sun drenched open plan living & decks

Stylishly redecorated this tidy little home has all you need. With two bedrooms inside the house and an additional room outside you will enjoy the open plan living and fully fenced section. Relax on the lovely decking while enjoying the easy care section. Ideal opportunity for you to enter the fastgrowing market in Raglan! Prior Auction offers considered. OPEN HOME

Large paved entertainment area Ray White Office, 21 Bow St Raglan ph: 07 825 8669. Double garaging with internal access Double garaging with internal access Large paved entertainment area Prior Auction offers considered

RAG#20923

OPEN HOME Saturday 1pm 23a Violet Street

Prior Auction offers considered

RAG#20923

OPEN HOME Saturday 1pm 23a Violet Street

ID#RAG20964

Saturday 1pm 6 Violet Street

Sunday 2pm - 69d Otonga Valley Rd

TRUCK & VAN DELIVERIES INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY • 2 Storey House In 2 Legal Flats

NEW• 2SERVICES! - VAN DELIVERIES Brm Flat Upstairs / 3 Brm Flat Downstairs • Panoramic Harbour Departing Returning/Arriving & Mountain Views Morning: 8.00am 11.00am • 2 Acre + Lifestyle Block – Prime Location Afternoon: 1.30pm 4.30pm • Single Garage & Storage Shed Prior Auction offers

Local Business Serving Raglan District Since 1996 considered.

OPEN HOME

ID#RAG20952

Saturday 12pm 335 Wainui Road

STEP INTO THE MARKET

ID#RAG20964

Saturday 1pm 6 Violet Street

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dining guide

Cover Artist Ro Fawcett with her artwork overlooking Lorenzen Bay

Banteay Srey Cambodian Restaurant. Dine in or takeaway. 23 Bow Street........825 0952

Ask the Artist: A series of Q & A’s with our local creative talent

Jo’s Takeaways. Te Kopua Domain......................................................825 8761

Marlin Cafe & Grill. Dine in. On the Wharf...........................................825 0010

The Shack. Dine in or Takeaway. 19 Bow Street..................................825 0027

This week the Chronicle caught up with Ro Fawcett. Describe your practice? After retiring from the busy world of Herald Advertising and moving to a fairly remote farm to marry and live, I The Raglan Club. Dine in or Takeaway. 22-24 Bow Street.................. 825 8278 was able to devote my time to painting. Since school days art has always been in my life but time was limited with a busy career and family. After a course in acrylics I decided that this was the Shane Ardern MP medium that suited me best and began TARANAKI-KING COUNTRY to paint mostly stylised seascapes and landscapes in bright primary colours What are you working on at the moment? Electorate office: My new work at the moment is 25 Roche Street, Te Awamutu investigating circles and incorporating p 07 825 0263 (Freephone) them into landscapes. This is quite e ShaneArdernMP@xtra.co.nz a challenge and produces some interesting effects. The flow of hills and mountains dissected by rivers, sea www.national.org.nz and valleys leaves a sense of curves and continuity. When did you first start painting? When I started school at five I remember my teacher praising a drawing of a tiger to my parents and I was quite upset because I didn’t think it was very good! WeatherMap - New Zealand weather forecasts Who are you influenced by? I have always been inspired by our greatest artists Ralph Hotere, Colin McCahon and Gretchen Albrect. SUNDAY SERVICE:

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WorshipService Service Sunday

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Pastor Jeanette Vink ph: 07 825 8330 or 021 265 3683

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Raglan Weather & Tides

with children’s program

Advertising & Articles The

Hotere for his dark passion, McCahon for the moody landscapes and tortured soul and Albrect for sheer colour and movement. The best piece of advice you ever got? The best advice I was ever given is ‘there are NO rules’ which gives the artist a wonderful feeling of freedom to translate onto a canvas. If money were no object what frivilous non essential would you buy for yourself? It would not be frivolous and I would need to win lotto but I covet one of Hoteres black paintings entitled “Rosemary”. I saw it at the Gavit Brewster Gallery in New Plymouth many years ago but have no idea where it is now. That painting spoke to me at the time and I had to be dragged away. Ultimate four dinner party guests, dead or alive? I like to entertain fun people so would invite Judi Dench, my daughter Catherine, Jeremy Clarkson and Billy Conolly and I would serve them bangers and mash and gallons of red wine. Expect we would be laughing so much that not a lot would be eaten! New Years resolution? New Years resolution: To make somebody smile everyday. The checkout girl, the traffic cop, a new neighbour, someone on the street and my lovely husband. Give it a try, this is very rewarding! Where can we see your work? Visitors are most welcome to come to my studio and check through the many canvases - there is a lot! I have had several solo exhibitions in the past and have supplied several galleries. My workhttp://www.weathermap.co.nz/?p=ragla has gone off shore and around New Zealand. Just give me a call 0274 847 985 to make a time that suits you. Always looking forward to meeting new people.

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Big catch-up bills wiped but Meridian customers suspicious of smart meters

eridian Energy confirmed this week it would wipe large catch-up bills sent to about 20 Raglan customers who, it discovered, had been under-charged for their electricity use. The move comes after some disgruntled Meridian customers say they were hit recently with monthly bills of $2000 and more. One local consumer’s been embroiled in a legal battle over a $2500 bill, while another says she’s lost all faith and switched providers after being charged by Meridian – in what was described as a catch-up payment – $700 more than usual just before Christmas. A belated offer by Meridian of a $200 discount on her next power bill did nothing to change Fiona Edwards’ mind. She paid up, then signed with Contact Energy. “I can’t trust them [Meridian],” she told the Chronicle this week. “I can’t do it again … I’ve never had a bill like that, ever!” Whaingaroa Harbour Care manager Fred Lichtwark, who recently got a $2200 bill after being told the month before he had nothing to pay, has also condemned

the company he’d been “ramping up as being the best” since becoming part of its community liaison group back when the Te Uku wind farm was established. While Meridian has now wiped Fred’s debt, he insists it’s inexcusable to make incorrect meter readings. “No healthy organisation does that to anybody it wants to maintain as customers.” He reckons Raglan’s new smart meters are to blame and that “they’re not so smart after all”. The customer involved in the legal battle – who did not want to be named – agrees the new smart meters could be the culprit. She describes herself as energyconscious and says she normally has no summer/winter account fluctuations because of her gas and fire usage, yet found her power bills once smart meters were installed skyrocketed last year from $150 or $160 to about $560 a month. Then, she says, she got the $2500 bill. “I jumped up and down and kept disputing the cost,” she says, then suggested to Meridian that something was wrong with the smart meters. Although Meridian reduced that bill by $800, she says her power was cut for about two weeks until she came up with the

balance. She remains unconvinced the refund was enough and says she asked Meridian staff who came out recently to check on her smart meter’s calibration: “Why give me a smart meter when Genesis own it and you can’t read it?” Wellington-based Meridian confirmed to the Chronicle it was now looking into the metering issues, which it said showed that it had been undercharging some Raglan area customers. “We have contacted all affected customers today (Monday) to let them know they do not have to pay the amount they’ve been undercharged,” said media manager Michelle Brooker. “However from now on these customers will be billed the correct amount, which will see an increase in their monthly bills.” Meridian staff were to have met some affected customers on Tuesday, and were discussing with others where and when to meet to sort the problems. Meantime, the company said, it was “working hard to discover how this [situation] happened to ensure it doesn’t happen again”. Edith Symes

Also at H.G Webb House, Cnr Boundary & Victoria Streets, Hamilton

Plenty of Raglanites take on Weekbix Tryathalon

Up for the Weetbix Challenge: Local competitors gathered after the event

nder the trees at the Univerisity grounds on Sunday a large group of Raglan families gathered to support their children in the annual Weetbix TRYathalon. The Weetbix Tryathalon is a communitybased event that encourages Kiwi kids, between the ages of 7 and 15, to participate in a fun day out. This year there were over 2500 participants and Raglan children got the opportunity to meet national sporting

heros, including Valerie Adams and Sarah Walker. The TRYathlon inspires children to get moving in a friendly and supportive environment where the emphasis is on enjoying an active lifestyle. Kids of all abilities cross the finish line a champion and everyone who participates takes home a medal. It's all about having a go. Event entrants can take part as individuals, or part of a team, to complete the three legs of the

event (swim, bike, run). Kids of all sporting abilities are invited to take part. The Weet-Bix TRYathlon is made possible thanks to volunteers and two local volunteers Chris and Shelley Meek gave up their time to be marshals on the bike course. At the prizegiving a number of lucky participants receive spot prizes. Raglan families cheered as two locals picked up spot prizes - Tai Steedman (ASB Bank 'Start Up' bank account) and Sophie Collier (Samsung Tablet). J Kay

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Jetty warning sign on way following spate of rescues

Mixed emotions as drillship moves on

T Anadarko drillship from he departure of a giant

Trouble spot for swimmers: WDC has promised to install warning sign near Bow Street jetty

aikato District Council has promised to install urgently at the Bow Street jetty a sign warning of strong currents. The undertaking comes after Raglan Kayak – which is based nearby – told the Chronicle it frequently rescues tourists and children being swept away by outgoing tides and fears there could be a tragedy if no-one’s around to help. “We’re happy we can be of help to people who find themselves in trouble when the tide starts ripping out like a river, but potentially there’s going to be an incident we

miss,” said Raglan Kayak co-owner Candide Reid. She said while they made rescues every summer of “often very panicked” swimmers, and sometimes passing boats pulled swimmers aboard, the matter came to a head during a recent weekend of king tides when Raglan Kayak contractor Dasa Bramley had to rescue a child and his dad – who’d gone out to get him – at the same time. “Dasa put a lifejacket on, rushed out to them in a kayak and got them to hold on to it,” she said. “But it was still very difficult paddling back against the tide to get them to safety. It was quite frightening.” Council general manager service delivery Tim Harty told

the Chronicle the jetty railing had been repaired following recent vandalism but there was currently no signage at the site. “It is clear there is a need for a sign communicating the risk the strong current poses and we will have one installed as soon as possible,” he said. The council appreciated having Raglan Kayak bring the matter to its attention. It’s understood there was a “no jumping, no swimming” sign at the jetty some time ago, though no sign would have been much help in the case of a recent tourist who got into trouble and who – Candide says – could speak no English other than “help”. Edith Symes

Raglan waters after failing to find commercial quantities of oil or gas is seen by Raglan activist and Tainui hapu environmental spokesperson Angeline Greensill as a bittersweet victory. “We’re glad they’re gone, celebrating they’re gone, but our thoughts now are with Ngai Tahu,” she said of the Noble Bob Douglas’s departure south to a new exploration site in the Canterbury basin off the Otago coast. Angeline said she understood a whole lot of activities were planned to prevent Anadarko – a Texan-based oil giant implicated in the big Gulf of Mexico oil spill in 2010 – servicing its vessel, and there were also calls for more Banners on the Beach protests. “They won’t get a clear ride there [down south] either,” she

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said. “And anything they do will affect us, of course.” Anadarko’s drilling to a depth of 4619 metres was preceded by a series of big land-based protests, and the drillship was met by a protest flotilla on its arrival at the exploration site 160 kilometres directly west of Raglan. Angeline herself is just back from Waitangi, where she says a hikoi protesting deep-sea oil drilling was one of the focuses. While she was hopeful the Government might eventually get the message, Angeline said in the meantime it seemed hellbent on raping and pillaging the marine environment. “It’s crazy stuff with no regard to our marine species,” she said. The Government needed to find a better way of building the economy and to focus more on getting alternatives to fossil fuels, which were creating the greenhouse effect. E Symes

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Chance to try out Sealegs and maybe buy a house

ome buyers who baulk at viewing anything across the harbour because of the isolation and transport difficulties may be thinking again after an open home this weekend at an upmarket Te Akau property. And it’s not just that a Sealegs amphibious craft will whisk them on Saturday almost to the door of the Te Akau Wharf Road house – a brand-new base model is being thrown in for whoever pays the $1.1 million asking price for the “superior home” set amid six acres of bush and enjoying panoramic views. The 11-3 open day is also doubling as a “demo day” for Auckland-based Sealegs International, and real estate agent George Barton says interested people who turn up at the boat ramp near the Coastguard shed behind the fire station will be able to “jump on and come for a ride”. George – who’s based at Century 21 Countrywide Real Estate in Huntly – said the unusual marketing ploy was the idea of the owners, former New Zealand V8s circuit driver Brook Jones and his wife Julie. “They’re buying a Sealegs to go with the house because they thought it would be a good idea in a nice, quiet place like that – much easier than having a boat and a mooring,” he said. An amphibious craft offered effortless access to the harbour and open sea, as well as across to restaurants, shopping and the local beaches. He added the Jones’ had found they couldn’t always rely on a water taxi being

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7.30am - 6.00pm Meals & snacks included 100% Qualified teachers 20 Hours ECE & WINZ Ages 0 - 5 years 248 Wainui Road Raglan Phone 825 7367 For Sale - comes with amphibious craft : 604 Te Akau Wharf Road available exactly when they needed it. The Sealegs model they were buying was the 6.1 R, which is described on the company’s website as “the ideal general purpose all-round day boat for fishing, waterskiing and diving”. The model appears to sell for well upwards of $100,000 and is typically powered by a 115hp outboard, with a separate motor driving the hydraulic wheels. George said while purchasers would get a standard Sealegs package, they had the option to upgrade if they wished. Sealegs craft aren’t new to Raglan: George said Ted Dixon of Sealegs International confirmed they’d already sold them to two clients for use around Raglan. “I don’t think you see them around much – they’re possibly used by bach owners from

out of town,” he said. Amphibious craft did not have to wait on the tides and would be ideal at the likes of Lorenzen Bay, where they could launch any time, he added. A Sealegs craft was given a dummy run here recently ahead of the demo day, George said, and they had “a great time”. For anyone interested in the property as well, 604 Te Akau Wharf Road has three bedrooms – the master with ensuite and walk-in wardrobe – extensive decking, a barbecue area and a partially completed self-contained basement unit. George also emphasises the high-quality construction, from the stainless steel nails used on the exterior to the high quality and heavy duty aluminium bi-fold doors. Edith Symes

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RAGLAN ON SEA LEGS Dr Praveen KARIOI Mathew ELEVATED VIEW OF HARBOUR, TOWN AND MOUNT BDS, MFDS RCS( Eng) $1,100,000 plus GST (if any) INCLUDES SEALEGS CRAFT Opening hours : Mon -Fri: 8.30 am to 5:30 pm Sat: 8:30 am to 12:30 pm ( by appointment) Same day appointments for emergencies.

OPEN DAY SATURDAY 15TH FEBRUARY 11AM TO 3PM TRANSPORT FOR OPEN HOME AND DEMONSTRATION DAY FOR 12 Wallis St, Raglan SEALEGS AT RAGLAN TOWN Tel - 078258788 raglandentalclinic.co.nz EXPERIENCE THE EASE OF USING A SEALEGS AMPHIBIOUS CRAFT

TY SITS ON 6 ACRES OF ELEVATED BUSH AND AN EASY WALK TO A DEEP WATER BOAT RAMP, IDEAL TO U R (STANDARD SEALEGS PACKAGE). VE BEEN USED WHEN BUILDING THIS 3 BEDROOM COASTAL HOME, WITH MASTER BEDROOM, ENSUITE A LIVING ONTO A DECK ALL WITH PANORAMIC VIEWS. SECOND HOME IN BASEMENT APPROXIMATELY 70% G TOUCHES. UIIET, ALONG WITH A FEW NEIGHBOURS WHO ARE COMMITTED TO MAINTAINING THE UNIQUENESS OF T PMENT. RAGLAN ON SEA LEGS ELEVATED OF HARBOUR, TOWN MOUNT KARIOI MPHIBIOUS SEALEGS ALLOWS YOUVIEW TO MAKE THE MOST OFAND ALL RAGLAN HAS TO OFFER, SURFING, FISHI $1,100,000 plus GST (if any) INCLUDES SEALEGS CRAFT S ETC, ETC. RING GEORGE FOR DEATAILSOPEN DAY SATURDAY 15TH FEBRUARY 11AM TO 3PM ALEGS CONTACT TED DIXON TRANSPORT FOR OPEN HOME AND DEMONSTRATION DAY FOR SEALEGS AT RAGLAN TOWN EXPERIENCE THE EASE OF USING A SEALEGS AMPHIBIOUS CRAFT THIS EXCLUSIVE PROPERTY SITS ON 6 ACRES OF ELEVATED BUSH AND AN EASY WALK TO A DEEP WATER BOAT RAMP, IDEAL TO UTILISE THE BRAND NEW SEALEGS 6.1R (STANDARD SEALEGS PACKAGE). QUALITY MATERIALS HAVE BEEN USED WHEN BUILDING THIS 3 BEDROOM COASTAL HOME, WITH MASTER BEDROOM, ENSUITE AND WALK IN WARDROBE, OPEN PLAN LIVING ONTO A DECK ALL WITH PANORAMIC VIEWS. SECOND HOME IN BASEMENT APPROXIMATELY 70% COMPLETE REQUIRES YOUR FINISHING TOUCHES. ENJOY THE PEACE AND QUIIET, ALONG WITH A FEW NEIGHBOURS WHO ARE COMMITTED TO MAINTAINING THE UNIQUENESS OF THIS SPECIAL NORTH RAGLAN DEVELOPMENT. AT THE SAME TIME THE AMPHIBIOUS SEALEGS ALLOWS YOU TO MAKE THE MOST OF ALL RAGLAN HAS TO OFFER, SURFING, FISHING, BEACHES, SHOPS AND RESTAURANTS ETC, ETC. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY, RING GEORGE FOR DEATAILS FOR INFORMATION ON SEALEGS CONTACT TED DIXON Ted Dixon New Zealand Account Manager Sealegs International Limited GEORGE BARTON OFFICE 07 828 8549 MOBILE 0274 946 712 E:george@century21.co.nz GEORGE BARTON OFFICE 07 828 8549

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Next week’s specials available to view from 12 noon each Sunday @

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Local winner for 'Fill the Pantry' competition

Water saving tip #04

L to R: Jules Holden, daughter Lola and partner Matt Conner, winner of $1000 grocery prize, with Ross Jones from Raglan Supervalue

L one of the thirty $1,000 ocal Matt Connor won

prizes of grocery vouchers in the recent nationwide SuperValue 'Fill the Pantry' competition.

There were a huge amount of entries in Raglan and SuperValue are “really happy that somebody from Raglan won a national competition.”

You’ll water your grass and save 600 litres at the same time!

Trifecta this week at Yot Club February 15th, 2014 @ The Yot Club, Raglan. 8PM-Late. $10 on the door.

Part of the Team Dynamite 'Shepherd's Delight' Album Release Tour, Damaged Goods Zine and the Corona NZ Airstream Summer Tour bring you a night of indie rock and hip hop for your aural pleasure… Die! Die! Die!, Team Dynamite and Rackets, Saturday,

Mojo Marine at your service

K Bradbury.

ia ora, my name is Andrew I have been living in Raglan for 3 years with my growing family andwe just welcomed a handsome baby boy into the world 5 weeks ago! I have an automotive background with Audi in South Africa and for the past 18 years I have been sailing around the world and have specialised in Marine Engineering in the superyacht industry. In that line of work you learn very quickly how to become selfsufficient, you don’t get any backup when you are mid Atlantic, when

something goes wrong. I feel that Raglan has a need for a local boat technician as there are quite a few locals with boats and being able to offer an alternative to having to take your boat to Hamilton, would be quite valuable. I offer a mobile marine repair service and I have a workshop in my garage. The service I can provide includes outboard engine and inboard diesel repairs and servicing, marine electrical repairs and installations and any general boat repairs. You can also call me if you need any rope work done, splicing of mooring and dock lines, anchor warps and trailer winch lines. In the near future I would like to purchase diagnostic software, so I will be able to plug into modern engines. If you need help with you boat, or you know someone who does, call Andrew at Mojo Marine on 021855019 or email: chief74@gmail.com

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Meridian Te Uku Community Fund Meridian recognises the importance of local communities to our hydro and wind operations, and to the country’s electricity sector. The Meridian Te Uku Community Fund gives your community a say on what local initiatives are supported and funded by Meridian. The Fund, managed by a panel of community members and Meridian staff, is about working together to build strong communities. The Meridian Te Uku Community Fund is for the communities of Raglan, Te Mata, Waitetuna and Te Uku and provides $120,000 to help community projects in this area over three years.

TO APPLY FOR FUNDING The closing date for Meridian Te Uku Community Fund applications is 27 February, 2014. For more information on the Meridian Te Uku Community Fund, or for an application form, please visit meridian.co.nz or email community.fund@meridianenergy.co.nz You can also call us on 03 357 9732.

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his week the Yot Club offers up a triple bill as Manual Magazine and Corona Present: Oblivion Does Strange Things - Feat. Die!Die!Die!, Team Dynamite and Rackets.

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The Sports Project: Interviewing top sportspeople in our community

ollowing a soy latte at a Raglan cafe, Raglan personal trainer Tom Wellby, described his first introduction to competitive sports. “The school housemaster used to ride a bike every Sunday to get the paper and I used to time him,” Wellby said. “One day, he turned around to me and said: you reckon you could beat me?” As a 12 year old boy, he did not realize this moment would change his life. The highly respected fitness pro jumped into the sports industry about 25 years ago and never looked back. He helped supervise a gym at age 15. He performed countless marathons and triathlons, and he biked enough miles to circle the earth during his years as a professional cyclist. He graduated with a sports science degree from Brunel University in the UK. These days, he encourages clients to view workouts as appointments that can’t be missed. He thinks of food as fuel. He does not rest. The Raglan based personal trainer, 38, started his own fitness studio at Whale Bay about 3 years ago. The lineup of clients includes people from all walks of life, as well as national athletes. Wellby is widely recognized in Raglan, and all over the world, for his expertise in strength training, and his commitment to implementing innovative fitness techniques. He emphasizes training that can be transferred from the fitness studio to daily life. “Raglan is like an amazing playground,” he said. “And people don’t use it enough.” He has a vision of finding simple, fun ways to inspire and motivate people to get fit and healthy. “The key to staying fit is to mix it up constantly. Strike a balance between resistance training, high intensity intervals, longer duration cardiovascular work, and flexibility. And don’t forget about nutrition.” The fitness expert emphasizes that making the right choices at the dinner table plays a big role in feeling your best. “Nutrition is a big part of fitness and key to a lot of people’s problems,’ he stated. “Being healthy is not just about working out but by creating a

healthy lifestyle all around.” As a vegetarian of 2 years and plant b a s e d (vegan) for the past year, Wellby has been focusing more on nutrition, “Vegetables and fruits are a daily must… stay away from processed foods, refined carbs and sugars.” He underscored that managing stress and getting enough sleep are also important for being lean and healthy. “I practice what I preach so I know what works.” When Wellby moved to Raglan about 5 years ago, he developed a fascination for surfing specific training exercises. “I embrace this new sport… I watch and learn,” he explained. “I observe the guys in the water, analyze their body movements and then I break it down to get a better understanding about all the muscles involved.” Wellby reckons that all surfers have a muscle imbalance, usually overactive back muscles (especially lower back), and they need to complement this imbalance by building strong core muscles. “This balance is critical for a surfer to get into peak condition and also to prevent injuries…The first thing to do is to determine the imbalance so it can be corrected.” He said he can help any surfer, no matter the level, improve surfing capabilities by getting their body balanced. “This will provide the foundation for adding speed and power.” The whale bay fitness expert will be going back to university this year to advance his knowledge, specializing in nutrition. His next goal is to offer his clients a truly holistic approach, incorporating all aspects of a healthy lifestyle. Wellby is grateful to the numerous masters he ran across on his path. “I am so incredibly lucky that I met the right people at the right time. It was the obvious choice to go into this world.“ Charlotte Marten

Girls summer soccer underway this week

Girl's summer soccer is back after the holiday break! Raglan Junior Soccer will be recommencing it's fun soccer evenings on Thursday 13th February at 5pm at Te Kopua. Girls aged 5 to 11 are welcome and no experience is necessary. We can promise a fun and enjoyable evening for all. The teams are made up on the night so new players can join in at any time. If you've got any questions phone Aaron on 825 0234, otherwise just come along and try it out. 5PM on Thursday at Te Kopua Domain. Please make sure you come along with plenty of water. Aaron Mooar

Letters: To the Editor, I fully agree and support the police in fighting to stop legal highs and drugs from coming to our town and congratulate the Bow Street Dairy and their stand against it. Call on the town business people, the Mayor, Councillor Baddeley, the Community Board and all of Raglan and the surrounding districts to tell whoever is selling this material, we say NO. We most definitely don’t want their legal high drugs here in Whaingaroa. Keep our town green, clean and free of legal highs. Sale Gulliver, Raglan

Leanne Waite Registered Midwife 0274 828 021 waite@waikatomidwives.co.nz

Bow Street Dairy says no to 'legal highs' A message from the owners and management at the Bow Street Dairy reads as follows: • • •

We are not handling any legal highs or party pills. We will never apply for a license. We do not intend to do so, against the wishes of the Raglan

Community. We intend to take court action against who ever is starting or spreading slanderous rumours that we are selling 'legal highs' at our workplace. Thanking you, with regards, The Owners & Management, Bow Street Dairy. •

Dr Oliver Russell, Dr. Damian Kitcheman, Dr. Marcia Mitchley 10 Bankart Street, Raglan 8 RAGLAN Chronicle

CORRECTION: Page 5, Issue 379 - Doco traces inspiring Raglan recycling story

The documentary film about Xtreme Waste will be shown on the 1st March in the Raglan Union Church Hall (not the Church itself)

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                                            

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                               

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                               

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RAGLAN Chronicle 9

ARBORIST

ENGINEERING

ELECTRICIANS

BUILDERS

ELECTRICIANS

FENCING

LAWNS / LANDSCAPING

CONCRETE SERVICES

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

ROOFING

Talk to the Experts: This week we talk to Pixie from P & L PLumbing

ELECTRICIANS LAWNS / LANDSCAPING

DRAINAGE/EXCAVATION

AL DRAINAGE CENTR AND PLUMBING LTD Covering all aspects of Drainage and Plumbing Digger Work Water Mains Digger Hire Available

ELECTRICIANS

Ph Dean 027 482 3130 or 07 825 8132 central-drainage@hotmail.com

MINISKIPS

DRAINAGE/EXCAVATION

ROB POOLTON LTD

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EXCAVATOR & TRUCK HIRE LOW LOADER TRANSPORTER AVAILABLE FULL RANGE OF EXCAVATION SERVICES LANDSCAPING SITE WORKS FARM DRAINAGE RETAINING WALLS SUPPLIER OF PADDOCK ROCKS “Locally owned and operated” PH: Rob - 07 825 6828 or 021 957 745 or raglandiggers@clearnet.co.nz

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ELECTRICIANS PLUMBING

Briefly tell us about your business. I’m mainly involved in new housing and maintenance as well as specializing in hot water upgrades from low pressure to mains pressure.I always like to make the plumbing process as stress free as possible for my clients so that they get the best result they are looking for. How long have you been in your business? I‘ve been in plumbing for 34 years but I began my own plumbing business in Raglan 18 years ago. Why Raglan? I came to Raglan through surfing as a teenager and settled here a few years later. I've lived in houses all over Raglan. We built the house we live in now 24 years ago - and I'm still finishing it! What additional services do you offer? Hot water upgrades, hot water cylinder replacements, solar hot water. What’s the best thing about your business? The freedom of working for yourself. These days my sports are kitesurfing and golf so the freedom allows me to enjoy these when the conditions are right. What’s your favourite thing to do outside of work? Kitesurfing, golf and fishing. Best way to contact you? My cell phone 0274 762 920. If I am crawling under a house leave a message.

Vision Church Raglanwest

Sunday Service All welcome 7 Taipari Ave. Contact: 825 7305

MON @ THE RAGLAN CLUB. 500 cards, 1pm. TUES @ RAGLAN CLUB -- Texas Hold’em 6.30pm. WED @ Raglan Club, Fun Quiz 6:45pm. WEDNESDAYS @ BLACKSAND CAFÉ. Knitting Circle from 9.30am. All welcome. Beginners welcome. RAGLAN RAMBLERS WED 19 FEBRUARY: 9am at carpark next to fire station: Solscape & Manu Bay morning walk RAGLAN LIGHT EXERCISE GROUP. “Making a Difference” Light exercise sessions: Mondays & Thursdays 10am. St. Peter’s Church Hall, Bow St. All welcome. MAINLY MUSIC: Music & movement programme for preschoolers, Monday & Wednesdays 9:30am @ Te Uku church Hall. Ph 8255199 for more info.

B U D G E T ASSISTANCE @ Raglan Community House. Appointments required. 8258142. TE UKU GALA DAY SAT MARCH 1ST 2014 We are looking for stall holders. We have a flat fee of $35.00, This will be an extremely busy day 10-2pm. This event will be well advertised in the weeks leading up. You will not be disappointed!! Please email your interest to: teukufundraising@ gmail.com

MOVIES at the Old School

How Far is Heaven (2012 - M 99 mins)

The Sisters of Compassion have lived in the remote village of Jerusalem on the Whanganui River for 120 years. Today, only 3 nuns remain. This is a complex world of Maori & Christian spirituality, parties & prayers, pig hunting and perfume appreciation... JOHN CAMPBELL TV3 "What a beautiful, generous, profound and loving film. Utterly magic." Sat 15 Feb 8.00pm Sun 16 Feb 4.30pm Reserves ph 825 0023

www.raglanartscentre.co.nz

For Sale

THE WOODYARD: DIY? Looking for something quirky? Recycled timber & upcycled items @ Xtreme Waste 186 Te Hutewai Rd COMPOST: Condition your soil – Quality nutrients for your garden. Bulk $35m3 and Bagged $8 @ Xtreme Waste 8250017 FIREWOOD MANUKA DRY summer price $100m3 Ring 825 0522.

FREE TO A GOOD HOME, german shep. X husky, 8yo, loves children, pls ph 07 825 7880 after 5pm. HOLDEN STATION WAGON, ’89, v6 reg + wof, $1000 ono, ph 825 7529.

In My Good Books

TWO ROOMS AVAILABLE $110 + $150(including expenses) easy-going people, travellers welcome. Call/ txt Danny 0223811831

Quality 2nd hand books Open Thurs - Sun from 10am 2 Wallis St Books wanted.

Mens & Womens Soludos near 50% off! NEW Sunday Somewhere, Sabre & PARED Sunnies, Komono watches, + Best ZANEROBE Men’s delivery yet!!

Flowers

Lilypot Florist

Don’t Forget Valentines Day Friday 14th Feb Roses fresh from the Nursery. Free Choc Heart with every order. 07 825 6847 2 Wallis Street www.lilypotflorist.co.nz

For Hire

BOUNCY CASTLE: great entertainment for the kids, call Vicki 8257575

Flatmate Wanted

Commercial To Let

INDUSTRIAL YARD FOR RENT. Could add building if required. Contact Bob, 021 825 869. COMMERCIAL LEASE 300sqm, High Stud New, email: sheryl.ker@xtra. co.nz RETAIL SHOP space for lease Downtown, Prime location, High foot traffic Ph: 021 363 465

Garage Sale

17 CORNWALL RD /off Hills Rd, Sat 15, 8-12pm. bits n bobs/baby and ladies clothes.

DOG OBEDIENCE Beginners 6wk course starts Tuesday 25th February 6pm7pm. All breeds welcome. To enquire and register contact CAROL 8255388 0274779735.

TONE UP LOSE WEIGHT BUILD MUSCLE 1st wellness appraisal free with this voucher call or text Kieran for an appointment

0275 861 561

P E R M A C U LT U R E D E S I G N C E R T I F I C A T E Raglan Adult Weight COURSE. Designing Management Skills Group for Abundance and Adaptability. Tuesdays starting Solscape - March February 11th, 6-7:30pm. Learn new skills to stop 24th – April 6th. over eating. Tutors: Rick Thorpe, $40 per 90 minute Liz Stanaway and the session. Raglan Permaculture Contact registered Community. Visit psychologist & obesity www.solscape.co.nz expert Dr. Heidi Douglass for more info or phone to reserve your place at 022 012 3781 or 07 825 8268. drheididouglass@gmail.com.

THURS 13 FEB @ YOT CLUB, Open DJ, Free entry, cheap beers and house drinks FRI 14 FEB @ YOT CLUB, B Rex – Funk Up Your Valentine - $5 SAT 15 FEB @ YOT CLUB, Manual Magazine & Corona present: Die! Die! Die!, Team Dynamite, Rackets - $10.

RAGLAN SUNDAY SESSIONS 16 FEB @ YOT CLUB, JAMIN-I, Mikey B and DJ Atmosphere in the yard with Greg Churchill in the club, Free from 4.20-9pm $5 after, food available and corona drink specials from 5-6.30pm.

Garage Sale

Services Offered

To Let

2 BED MODERN STUDIO to rent 10 mins walk to town would suit couple, artist, garden not ideal for under 5’s $250 per week. Call 021 1382952

Birth Notice

GRACE & ANDRÉ NGAPO welcome their beautiful son Manu Don Maaka Ngapo into the world. Brother to Kristin & jakob. Born joyfully at home on Jan 25th. Deep gratitude to our inspiring midwife, Claire & sacred Doula Atmavidya. Mauri ora!

Public Notices

FRIENDS OF WAINUI AGM Monday 17 Feb 10.30am Bush Park shelter (near ponds), Wainui Rd (after 9am work party). All welcome at both! 07 825 7866. RAGLAN JUNIOR SOCCER CLUB AGM 18th Feb, 7pm @ Raglan Area School staff room. New members welcome. All people interested in jr. soccer welcome to attend.

BABYSITTING SERVICE Available, experienced ECE 5+ families teacher, rates combine to sell negotiable, call or their wonderful text Ashleigh 022 692 ‘treasures’ 7350. 11a Norrie Ave WEST COAST Raglan SEWING MACHINES, Sales, Service and Sat 15 Feb repairs. Ph Lyle Taylor 8am - 12pm 07 825 0344 or 021 If you want to set 066 2833. up a table ring SEWING WORK Angela on WANTED, anything 027 285 6968 considered, pls ph HUGE CLEAR OUT, Anita 825 7529. Saturday 15 Feb @ 3 GST/PAYE/GENERAL Long Street, 8-11am, BOOKKEEPING. Ph something for everyone. Kim Vernon 825 0113. ALL MUST GO!! Sat Public Notices 15th Feb 2pm - 6pm. 37 Bayview Road, Raglan. Household contents & furniture must go as bach is sold. Includes Waikato District Plan microwave, vacuum, District Wide Growth and Rural and linen, kitchen items, Coastal Subdivision bedding, TV, video, DVD At its meeting held on 10 February 2014 the player, fishing net & Waikato District Council resolved to make scallop dredge.

Plan Change 2

operative all the provisions of Plan Change 2: District Wide Growth and Rural and Coastal Subdivision.

Wanted to Let

A 67YO GENTLEMAN requires long term accom. Prefer township area, Keen gardener, ph Bob 07 825 7880 after 5pm. 1-2BDRM HOUSE for mature professional woman, reasonable rent, pref. rural, refs available. Ph 834 4026.

Wanted

2 BDRM COTTAGE, CHAIRS. Raglan West. Recently OUTSIDE PH 825 7942 renovated. Walk to town. Non smokers, no pets. $265pw. Long Situations Vacant term preferred. Ph 027 224 1006 827 5671.

MASSIVE GARAGE SALE

Accordingly, the plan change will become operative on Friday 21 February 2014. Notified on 14 February 2014 pursuant to Clause 20 of Schedule 1 to the Resource Management Act 1991. G J Ion Chief Executive

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This Sunday 10 a.m.

Courses, classes & workshops

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

Situations Vacant

WANTED FULL TIME chef/cook, please apply with resume to the manager Marlin Café & Grill, 43 Rose St. Raglan.

SITUATION VACANT Gateway / STAR Administrator (15 hours a week during School Term time) We are seeking applications for the position of Administrator for our Gateway and STAR programmes. Applicants will need to have a full drivers licence, and evidence of excellent communications skills including with youth and employers as well as competent computing skills. Conditions and remuneration are subject to the Support Staff Collective (NZEI) and all appointments are subject to police vetting. Applications close 4pm, 14 February 2014. Further details and Job Description available on request to: karen_clark@raglanarea.school.nz Raglan Area School ph: (07) 825 8140

SITUATION VACANT OPERATIONS MANAGER Xtreme Waste is a not-for-profit community enterprise which manages Raglan’s solid waste based on the principles of zero waste. Xtreme Waste operates Raglan’s Recycling Centre and transfer station, as well as various refuse and recycling collections. Xtreme Waste is seeking a proactive person to fill the key position of Operations Manager. This person will be part of the senior management of Xtreme Waste. Key Responsibilities and Skills include: • effectively managing a team (20) • good communication skills • daily running of all operations • proven leadership • Health and Safety If you set high standards, with excellent communication skills and are committed or have empathy for zero waste philosophies and practices then this is an excellent opportunity for you. Please contact us for a job description and ideal person specification. Cover letter and Curriculum Vitae can be sent to: Niki Maniapoto, Xtreme Waste, PO Box 153, Raglan office@xtremewaste.org.nz (07) 825 6509 Applications open close Thursday, 27 February 2013.

SITUATIONS VACANT - RAGLAN PART TIME FINANCE ADMINISTRATOR Aeronavics Ltd, based in Raglan, is a manufacturer and developer of professional aerial robotic systems. We are seeking to appoint an energised, motivated and experienced financial administrator. This position will suit someone who has experience in a chartered accounting environment or in a broad sole charge office environment, with the ability and confidence to communicate with all key stakeholders. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, preparation of monthly and annual management reports, managing cash flow and budgets, accounts receivable and payable, payroll, PAYE & GST. You will need to have a qualification, or qualified by experience, and proficient in Xero as well as MSWord & MS Excel, inventory management systems (such as Inflow) and have company management accounting experience. You will be task focused, have an eye for efficiency improvements and able to appreciate the bigger commercial picture and add value through commenting on the detail and variance. Aeronavics Ltd (formerly known as Droidworx Ltd) is a global brand focused on delivering a high quality world class product. You will have a hands-on, proactive approach with excellent communicative skills and the ability to work with people across all divisions of the company. Applications close 5pm Sunday, 16 February 2014, and are to include a CV and covering letter. Hours: Approx 20hours (over 5 days preferred) with the possibility of working some of those hours from home once up to speed with processes. Applicants for this position must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. If you have the skill set required, please contact Lucy on 07 825 5058 or corporate@aeronavics.com

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Raglan Real Estate Ltd Licenced (REAA 2008)

AUCTION: 14th March 2014 – 6pm, Ray White Office, 21 Bow St. Raglan ANN STRETTON SELLS RAGLAN PROPERTY $850,000

AUCTION 14.3.14: 13a Gilmour St

This bach will take you back to the good old days of summer holidays. Close to the beach and town, you couldn’t get a much more convenient location. The house is light and airy with 2 double bedrooms, good sized lounge and a large flat section for fun and play or pitch the tents. Plenty of off-street parking. All furniture included as chattels. Prior Auction offers considered.

• Located on the edge of Lorenzen Bay • 4 double bedrooms plus office • Water views from most rooms • All living flows out to decking • Double garage - situated on 778² • Northerly aspect – stroll to water access • Close to Raglan’s famous wharf & town

ID#RAG21811 AUCTION 14.3.14: 3 Long St

OPEN HOME Sat & Sun 1pm 4 Cambrae Rd

TOP OF TOWN…TOPS THEM ALL!!!

ID#RAG21702 AUCTION 14.3.14: 44 Wainui Rd

Home and income doesn’t get better than this! Our vendors have spared no expense in converting downstairs into a modern and most importantly legal 2 bedroom flat currently earning $300 per week. Upstairs is another 2 bedroom home almost completely renovated, featuring a wood burner, wrap around decks and open plan easy living. Perfectly positioned on an elevated sun drenched site, you will enjoy fabulous water, mountain & town views. The 1029m² section already boasts a number of established fruit trees and provides a peaceful space to retreat from the hustle & bustle. Double garage and extra storage shed adds to the appeal of this unbeatable property. All the hard work has been done so just move in and reap the rewards! This one won’t last long so don’t delay. Prior Auction offers considered. OPEN HOME

ID#RAG21816

SUMMER LOVING

OPEN HOME Sunday 1pm 13a Gilmour St

NO PLACE LIKE HOME Solid and honest describes this house. Inspect this 3 bedroom home complete with large downstairs rumpus room, workshop and double garage. The location ticks all the boxes: north facing, close walking distance to the beach, boat ramp, school, shops. A large section of 971 m² offers opportunity for family time, caravan space or room for the tent. Inspect now – an ideal family home. Prior Auction OPEN HOME offers considered. Sunday 1pm 44 Wainui Rd

ID#RAG21814

Sat & Sun 2pm 3 Long St

COSY & COOL $389,000

BRING US AN OFFER!! $85,000

One of the cheapest sections in Raglan (550m2). Services to the boundary and backs on to a small bush reserve. Close to town and in a quality subdivision.

ID#RAG21465

Set in a quiet cul-de-sac, cute, private and stylish • Overlooking the bush reserve and out to the picturesque Raglan estuary • Open plan living, dining downstairs • Large bedroom and bathroom up stairs • Easy to maintain - no lawns, room for the boat • All amenities are just minutes away • Take advantage of the scenic walking track to town or the beach • An Amazing Package - live the dream! OPEN HOME

PRICED TO SELL $110,000

North facing site, 432m2 section. Great location close to town, services onsite, no covenants. This one won’t last long, on Long Street.

Sunday 2pm 11a Robertson St

ID#RAG21726

ID#RAG21606

RURAL HEART $255,000 NEGOTIABLE

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING $335,000 All day sun, 1310m² elevated, freehold waterfront section is the jewel in the Te Akau crown. Beautifully landscaped amongst stunning native bush, the 270 degree water views will take your breath away. Bordering a large recreation reserve and situated above a secluded little bay, the property is only 75 meters from the all tide jetty. Raglan is right there, yet a fantastic island lifestyle awaits. With unlimited water piped through out the property, power and phone waiting at the gate, connectivity and creature comforts are no issue. Geo-tech report available.

Located in a lovely rural setting enjoying views of the surrounding countryside and Mt Karioi. This 6 acre (approx) property has some good grazing pasture, ponds, wetland area with numerous paddocks and some farm buildings.

ID#RAG21511

ID#RAG20972 A HOME OF SUBSTANCE AND SUNSHINE $649,000

PRICE REDUCED

OUTSTANDING LIFESTYLE OPPORTUNITY $499,000

The Golden Rule of ‘Buy Location’ could not be more appropriate for this 4 year old solid sand stone family home. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms upstairs, and a selfcontained 1 bedroom and living downstairs. There is large open plan living, an entertainer’s designer kitchen that flows out onto a large deck that takes in elevated, wide sweeping views of the harbour. To complete this package there is a workshop and double garage.

A rural property within easy access to Hamilton & Raglan on a sealed cul-de-sac road. Great location, oozing peaceful, secluded privacy, and child friendly grounds. • Well presented 1990’s, 3 double bedroom property. • Double Garage, workshop and storage area, featuring a constructed lean-to. • Fully fenced & troughed, 2.7 hectares of variable contour & aspect, mainly in pasture. • Established trees, including stands of pines and Black Woods

ID#RAG21803

ID#RAG21750

OPEN HOME Saturday 2pm 5b Sunshine Rise

BLANK CANVAS CALLING $660,000 Be the first to live in this brand new house, just waiting for someone to make it a home. Offering 4 bedrooms, master with en-suite and walk in wardrobe. Concreted drive leads to a large internal access garage. North facing with beautiful inner harbour views and 6707 m² land area. It’s all here, the hard work has been done, just add your personal touch... OPEN HOME

ID#RAG21727

Saturday 12pm 7a Three Steams Rd

OPEN HOME

OPEN HOMES this weekend 15th & 16th Feb Saturday 12pm – 6 Simon Rd Saturday 12pm - 7a Three Streams Saturday 12pm - 127a Otonga Valley Rd Saturday 1pm – 4 Cambrae Rd Saturday 1pm – 51 Wallis St Saturday 2pm – 3 Long St Saturday 2pm – 5b Sunshine Rise Saturday 4-5pm – 38 Lily St Saturday 4-5pm - 47a Lily St

Sunday 1pm – 4 Cambrae Rd Sunday 1pm – 13a Gilmour Rd Sunday 1pm – 44 Wainui Rd Sunday 2pm – 3 Long St Sunday 2pm – 11a Robertson St Sunday 3pm – 16b Uenuku Ave

21 Bow St, Raglan Phone: 07 825 8669 Fax: 07 825 7410 Website: www.rwraglan.co.nz Email: raglan.nz@raywhite.com 12 RAGLAN Chronicle

Saturday 12pm 127a Otonga Valley Rd