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Images from the Classic Car Festival held last Sunday in Raglan Images courtesy of: Stuart Mackenzie, Gemma Chalmers, Katrina Goodwin.
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Ted on deck for car show win
He reckons he wasn’t here for the prizes – and had to be retrieved from the veranda of the Harbour View Hotel where he was enjoying a quiet drink – but Ted Williams was still delighted to see his slick black 1956 Chrysler Windsor win the overall title at Raglan’s Classic Car & Rock’n’Roll Festival last weekend. The immaculately prepared two-door hardtop powered by a throaty 331 cubic inch Chrysler Spitfire V8 is his prized possession, he admits, and yes the return trip to Brisbane for two will go down a treat – “when the floods clear” – along with the bag of goodies from Mothers Polishes which came complete with electric polisher. However the Matamata Rod & Custom Club man was too busy having a good time on Sunday even to hear the announcement he’d won best in show. “I didn’t think about prizes,” he says. Organisers had to seek him out and direct him to the stage outside Bow Street Motors where Raglan councillor Clint Baddeley was waiting patiently to shake his hand and hand over the booty. Ted’s a self-confessed fan of Raglan’s Classic Car event and has been to every show since the inaugural one in 2008. Although he won a prize last year for “something” with his little Model A truck, this was his first win of the big one. His gleaming Chrysler also won the NZ Hot Rod Association’s national champion title in Blenheim last year, he says. And next stop for Ted and his prized possession is Whangamata in March for the annual Beach Hop. Entries for Raglan’s Classic Car Festival this time round were “down a little bit” on last year, says co-ordinator Linda Cole, but she was was happy all the same with the weekend’s turnout. Festivities got off to a good start on Saturday night, she says, with the hop at Raglan Club “packed” for Auckland-based rock band Famous Fish. And the Funky Monkey roadshow played to an enthusiastic crowd which crammed the town hall on Sunday, she adds. “There was so much happening … the public enjoyed it and the kids had a ball.” Blisteringly hot weather brought waves of people out to drool at the ostentatious, heavily chromed “Yank tanks” as Rock’n’Roll bands performed on two stages and street performers entertained younger festival-goers. Classic car festival winners, who each received a return trip for two to Australia and a generous bag of car products from sponsors Mothers Polishes, were: • Best in Show – Ted Williams, Matamata, Chrysler Windsor. • Best Original – Graham & Lois Thrupp, Te Puke, Cadillac Coupe. • Best modified – Kevin Free, Hamilton, T-bucket or Ford model T hot rod (with colour-coordinated boat). Edith Symes
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Pupils play Key role as wind farm turned on Four local schoolchildren got to see someone in high places in more ways than one last week when they met Prime Minister John Key as he made a flying visit to officially switch on the turbines at Raglan’s new wind farm overlooking Te Uku. They helped him unveil a plaque – enscribed in both English and Maori with a message marking the occasion – on a rock which is to be placed at the entrance of the wind farm’s public viewing area. “It [the rock] is going to last longer than I am,” quipped the PM, who had been helicoptered into the 400 metre-high Wharauroa Plateau last Thursday morning to open what is not only Waikato’s first wind farm but is tipped to become one of the most productive for its size in the world.
It was Mr Key’s first stopover in the Te Uku area although he reckoned he’d taken his kids “out there” to Raglan before, for a swim. And he was impressed not only with how “massive” the turbines were at close range but also with what he called Raglan’s “majestic coastline … the West Coast’s always so rugged”. He was impressed too at the involvement in the multimillion-dollar wind farm project of the four schools, each of which was represented at the official opening. Amelia Penfold of Te Uku, Emily McNamara of Te Mata, Niamh CowleyConnolly of Waitetuna and Lennox Reynolds of Raglan Area School have all helped their schools create time capsules which have been stored within four allocated turbines.
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The schools’ input hasn’t ended there. Te Mata School was also involved on the day in assisting local chef Colin Chung cater for the 200-odd guests who turned out to see the wind farm go “live”. Breakfast and lunch were supplied Local school representatives with Primeminister John Key from a makeshift marquee kitchen, run by generators, for both the dawn and mid-morning ceremonies to mark the electricity on November 13 and currently has 22 turbines installed with 17 working. occasion. The $200 million project was designed And all four schools will again be involved and nursed through resource consent by in the wind farm project at next month’s community-owned lines company Wel public open day, says project manager Robert Networks, and is now operated by stateBatters. owned Meridian Energy. The Te Uku wind farm – official name, Te Hauhiko o Wharauroa – generated its first Edith Symes
Rebuild of ‘working wharf’ back on track She was this week delighted at the progress, after having recently lamented along with other ratepayers that the council appeared not to be listening to the community but instead steamrolling its consultants’ very different plans through. People just want what was there at the wharf before the fire, she insists. “It was working [as a destination],” she says.
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“I have to go along with what DOC says,” Fred told the Chronicle early this week, “but I have asked DOC to prove it.” DOC adds an inspection of the site by its fauna ecologist, Paul Gasson, “has not revealed (native) katipo presence and while they might exist locally this specific site is not considered a prime habitat for them”. It says that a snail image also sent in was of a native but not threatened species, and that “we would not expect to find any threatened snail species at the site”. Waikato District Council is understood to be keen to redevelop the area as a “more native-species dominated” habitat in the wake of the felling of the poplars at the request of the new Raglan Coastal Reserves Advisory Committee. Edith Symes
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Whaingaroa Harbour Care claimed the sand dune area on which the trees stood was a known habitat for the coastal-dwelling spiders, which last year became a protected species like the kereru and kiwi. Killing native katipo can now earn jail time or up to a $100,000 fine. But the Conservation Department says an image of a spider sent in by Harbour Care’s Fred Lichtwark appears to be that of the false katipo rather than the protected native species. It says while the Te Papa website has good images of both species, it has sent the image on to an invertebrate specialist for identification.
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Council avoids going for a skate over poplars Waikato District Council appears to be in the clear over claims it might have acted illegally by destroying a habitat for protected katipo spiders along with a stand of poplars near the skatepark at Kopua Reserve recently.
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He feared the wharf would end up with “less character” than before if council came up with no more “flair” than that shown in its museum design.
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Council watchdog John Lawson, who was also behind the WED meeting, admits he’s been equally frustrated until now at council’s insistence on working for a wharf rebuild with a small group of stakeholders only – and limited consultation – rather than with the community as a whole.
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However it seemed early this week that the WED meeting might well be deferred as a result of the latest “positive discussion” with the council, said concerned resident Rosie Worsp who runs a holiday let business overlooking the wharf.
There’s no date as yet for a start on the work, says Raglan Community Board chairman Rodger Gallagher, but Waikato District Council confirmed at last week’s monthly board meeting that the tender document for structural repairs was almost ready to go out – ahead of the project timeline. And the board was assured, he says, the council is doing everything “as quick as it can”. The good news was temporarily soured, however, when water & facilities general manager Richard Bax produced at the same meeting the latest concept drawings for replacement buildings at the wharf – plans which were then rejected by the board. “We told Richard Bax that they [the plans] weren’t a suitable design for a working wharf,” says Rodger. As a result, he says, Leanne Shilton of Raglan Seafoods – one of the businesses whose premises were razed in the massive blaze last year – organised an informal public
meeting last Thursday night at the rugby clubrooms. From that came another “very good” meeting the next morning between Richard Bax and local representatives including builder and Raglan Seafoods’ owner Mark Mathers. Mark came up with a different design, says Rodger, which will now be worked with for a better solution. Rodger’s convinced that council has finally listened to feedback from the community and knows exactly what is wanted. “It appears the project [for replacement sheds] is back on track with the likelihood of sensible buildings being built,” he says. Whatever the design, he adds, it’s most important that it meets the needs of everyone, especially wharf tenants – the Coastguard, Raglan Kayaks, the new Wahinemoe harbour cruises venture and Raglan Seafoods. Meantime, frustrated at the apparent lack of progress on wharf redevelopment more than nine months on from when the sheds burnt down, Whaingaroa Environmental Defence (WED) was to have held its own public meeting last night, Wednesday, to get things moving.
Raglan wharf’s rebuild now looks to be running ahead of schedule despite a fresh fuss over the design of its replacement buildings.
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Exhibition by James Webster ‘Aotearoa Icons’ @ Matapihi Art Gallery, 34 Bow St. NOW - 22nd March ‘Aotearoa Icons’ fresh bold colours beautiful designs.
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These designs are based on original concepts for a collection of icons, from a project James was commissioned to undertake in collaboration with Ngati Whatua and Transit New Zealand in 2004 as part of the spaghetti junction motorway system redevelopment in Auckland.
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Webster’s designs are carved in concrete on the motorway junction. James Webster is of Maori and European descent and is a well known Maori arts practitioner, working with many media including wood, bone and stone (sculpting and carving) as well as paint, fibre, metal (mixed media) and Ta Moko (body adornment / tribal tattoo).
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Food as our medicine Whaingaroa Bee Club Welcome to the first article of our food as medicine series which will run over the next few months.
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Known as the running food, chia seed used as a high energy endurance food has been recorded as far back as the ancient Aztecs. It was said the Aztec warriors subsisted on chia seed during the conquests. The Indians of the south west would eat as little as a teaspoon full when going on a 24 hour forced march. Indians running form the Colorado River to the California coast to trade turquoise for seashells would only bring the Chia seed for their nourishment. Taste-wise, chia seeds have a nutty flavor, and are a healthful addition to your diet, sprinkled on cereals, yogurt or salads. You can also eat them whole or mix them into flour when baking
bread, muffins or other baked goods. They are also great to sprout. Chia can be stored for long periods without becoming rancid, and do not require grinding. Chia contains higher levels of omega 3 fatty acids than flaxseeds. Chia seeds typically contain 20% protein, 34% oil, 25% dietary fiber and significant levels of antioxidants. The oil from chia seeds contains a very high concentration of omega-3 fatty acid — approximately 64%. Chia seeds contain no gluten and trace levels of sodium. Chia seeds also provide fibre, calcium, phosphorous, magnesium, manganese, copper, niacin, and zinc. The Herbal Dispensary Ph 07 825 7444
The first meeting of the Whaingaroa Bee Club saw 22 people gathering to discuss beekeeping, and to plan future meetings. Those attending included people who were interested but had no hives or experience yet, through to Barbara, with 30 years experience in keeping hobby hives and Nick who has around 40 hives and who described himself as a commercial hobbyist. The discussion included how to deal with wasps and varroa, both of which can potentially kill hives, and harvesting and extracting honey. Having input from several people with experience meant everyone gained from the ideas and knowledge offered. As a follow up to the meeting, 8 people visited Barbara the following Saturday to learn about, and help with, extracting honey, each going home with a jar of honey. Regular meetings will continue to be held at 7.30pm on the second Thursday of each month in the Supper Room. For further information call Cally 825 7980. Cally Brown
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Harley heaven this weekend New Zealand H.O.G® Community Celebrates 21st National Rally at Raglan - February 1819 2011
Harley-Davidson® once again invites all enthusiasts and fans to attend the 21st annual New Zealand National Harley Owners Group® (H.O.G) Rally, here in Raglan this weekend. In the name of everything metal, chrome and leather, the sense of community is set to soar higher this year than ever before as this year’s 21st instalment of the increasingly popular H.O.G Rally promises to be two days of fun, entertainment and all things Harley-Davidson! Kim Williams, Harley Owners Group Executive echoed the thoughts of all H.O.G members saying the excitement around this year’s event is massive. “We can’t wait to hit the road and head to Raglan. This year’s Rally promises to be one of the best and with over 1,000 H.O.G members attending, the Thunder Run alone will be a spectacle not to be missed.” Members of this exclusive community will gather to showcase and show off their Harley-Davidsons in the H.O.G Chapter Games and Show ‘N’ Shine, while an array of New Zealand bands will entertain the masses at this year landmark event too. Events and activities at this year’s rally include: • Live Entertainment • Harley-Davidson Demos • Thunder Run
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Show ‘n Shine Chapter Games including Waka Races H-D Seminars Vendor Mall Matt Mingay stunt performance The local public is also invited to enjoy the festival atmosphere with the Bike Games, Matt Mingay performances, the Show ‘n Shine and Thunder Run all open to the public to view. A full schedule can be found on the event website below. Registrations are now open. To view the full event schedule or to register for this annual spectacular, please go to http://www.newzealandnationalrally.com. For further information, phone the New Zealand H.O.G on 0800 HOG CLUB (464 258) or the Australian H.O.G club on 1800 HOG CLUB (464 258) or email hogau@harley-davidson.com. This weekend’s HOG rally looks to be a huge drawcard for Raglan. We expect a lot of traffic in the CBD this weekend and Council will be supporting the police with parking wardens on duty both days. It’s important motorists are considerate when parking and essential services have full access in case of an emergency. Parking wardens will be there to move on those who park on the central strip, on verges and for longer than the legal limit.
Miss Rock n Roll Raglan Junior Miss Raglan 1st Scarlett Sullivan, 8 , Te Mata Runner up Taimania Haenga-Te Wheoro, 4, Greenslade Rd Teen Miss Raglan 1st Kiri Crosland 12, Raglan Runner up Joanna Tweedie, 12, Raglan Miss Raglan Katie Clarke, 24, Hamilton Mrs Raglan 1st Bernadette Winter, 30 something, Putaruru Runner up Betty Geraets, Oma from Raglan Junior Mr Muscle Raglan 1st Kahu Brunton, 5, Raglan Runner up Levi Winter, 7, Putaruru Mr Muscle Raglan 1st Phil Winter, 36, Putaruru Runner up, Michael, 21, Raglan
Thanks to Wayne Morris for comparing the competition after a 20 year hiatus, our judges: sponsors Julie Hanna from Raglan Real Estate Ray White and Rebecca Dowling from Scintilla Design and local entertainer/muscle expert- Jack Grace. Special thanks to all of our wonderful sponsors for their beautiful sashes, donations, support and prizes.
Community Board Update Raglan Community Board Meeting Update - Tuesday 8th Feb At Tuesday’s RCB meeting the Board decided to establish an Emergency Community Response Group in Raglan. Reps from the Waikato Emergency Coordination Group made it clear that we could be on our own for several days in a major emergency. RCB member Bob MacLeod will convene a meeting to set up our group. Email 2louds@paradise.net.nz or phone 825 8041 to talk to Bob, if you want to be part of the group and come to the setup meeting. More details soon. A letter from a resident about public safety issues on the RaglanHamilton bus was discussed at length. There is nowhere to stow surf boards on the current bus and they are sometimes flung off seats when the bus goes round corners. RCB asked Council to report back on these options: A bus better suited to a tourist route, a luggage trailer and a luggage rack inside the bus. WDC staff are discussing options with EW who organise the bus service. Facilities GM Richard Bax said something else to help would be another bus trip each way over the summer. This would cost WDC $270 per trip. The repair tender for the Raglan Wharf structure is nearly ready to be released to contractors as a request for tenders. Facilities GM Richard Bax said that all necessary resource consents had been granted by EW. The project is running ahead of the timeline. Great news! Facilities GM Richard Bax provided an updated floor plan at Tuesday’s RCB meeting for the wharf replacement buildings which are about to be designed. RCB members expressed concern that the design was not suitable for a working wharf. Leanne Shilton has had the floor plan reviewed by the wharf tenant’s group and provided feedback to WDC on Friday 11th. This very positive meeting on 11.2.11 of WDC’s Richard Bax with Leanne Shilton, Mark Mathers and Terry Horn (RCB Member), seems to have got the replacement buildings for the Raglan Wharf back on track. Great work guys. Let’s now give Richard the opportunity to get things going. A resident raised the health problems she was experiencing caused by the abundance of privet on WDC and private land. RCB member Linda Cole had done extensive research on the privet’s impact on health and on the legal position in regard to privet. Linda had found that privet is not classed as a noxious weed. The Board decided to ask WDC to clear privet on Council land and to have a public workshop for further input on whether a no-privet bylaw should be requested. Other people were concerned about WDC’s no-dogs-in theRaglan-CBD bylaw. A person at the meeting said that the bylaw is not policed and only good dog owners keep their dogs out of the CBD. She pointed out that Takapuna has a dog friendly bylaw which works well there. Feedback she had received is that many dog-owning visitors no longer come to Raglan because of the WDC bylaw. The RCB decided to include discussion of the current situation and of other options in a future workshop. Rodger Gallagher,Chairperson Raglan Community Board
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Pedal on the Metal We’re still a few months away from the 2nd Karioi Classic, but if you are keen to enter this year’s race, now is the time to start spinning those legs and get ready in time for the Raglan event of the year.
And guess what, it’s going to be even better this year. No doubt that the sun will be out again. (we’ve got a 10 year contract with the weather gods), and this year we will have special awards for best single speed and cyclo-cross rider.
For those who were on another planet last July, the Karioi Classic is a mountain bike race around our beautiful maunga Mt Karioi. A challenging 46km ride on mainly gravel with magnificent views of The Tasman and West Coast. Last year’s race was a fantastic success. 240 riders from Auckland to Taupo showed up on the day and we had an exciting finale with 4 riders sprinting for victory. This was textbook stuff.
But you don’t have to be in it to win. Completing the race is victory on itself and being part of a peloton of 500 riders climbing up Te Hutewai is just amazing.
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Classic Sunday in Raglan
As a fairly new Raglan resident, I was most definitely keen to check out last weekend’s Classic Car show, and see how Kiwi’s do things when it comes to the meeting of petrol heads on mass!
As a classic car owner from the UK, I go to a good few car shows each year; mainly Classic VW orientated as I own and love a shiny 1300 ‘72 Beetle. So, I eagerly headed into town on Sunday morning with my camera to see Raglan’s
turnout. I wasn’t disappointed! Bow Street was lined both sides with shining examples of vehicles from a multitude of eras, and hundreds of enthusiasts to boot. A large number of the cars on show seemed to be American imports which I always like to see as they aren’t quite so abundant in the UK, and I fully appreciated what a mission getting some of those ‘tanks’ out to Raglan must have been! Steep terrain and sharp, winding bends aren’t particularly conducive to an easy ride in something that takes up more then half the road!
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I was excited to see a nice collection of Hot Rodded beauties too - including the super shiny Ford ‘32 parked in front of Harbour View, which turned out to be a brand new build with only a few hundred K’s on the clock! THAT’S why it was so shiny and the panels so straight! Overall - great show, with some spectacular examples. The only downside was that it really made me miss my beautiful Bug!
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History repeats in Israel for local Baha’i family
When Raglan siblings Raj and Esther Irving volunteered for a year’s service with the Baha’i World Centre in northern Israel recently, they were repeating an experience their father Geoff remembers from his own youth way back in 1979.
“This is home in our hearts,” explains Esther. “We grew up in this house.” But the pair obviously have huge affection for the Baha’i World Centre which annually hosts about 800 volunteers from all over the planet; in all about 70 cultures, they say, working together for the good of humanity. “I was 25 and loved it,” says the former Raglan Area School Raj reckons he’s definitely picked up a few skills to add to woodwork teacher, who with his family now divides his time his CV before starting at university this year. He was based at between home in Hamilton and their earlier home – getting a the shrine of the Bab, helping with restoration of the 50-yearmakeover as a holiday house – on Raglan’s Marine Parade. old building, but before that worked as a gardener in the world Geoff says it’s a “great privilege” to be one of the few from heritage-listed site which occupies the slope of Mt Carmel. several million Baha’is worldwide who are selected for service “They’re some of the best gardens in the world,” he says. within the world centre, which is located in the twin cities of Esther was based about 25 minutes away at the most important ‘Akka and Haifa. or ”holiest” of shrines, she says – the shrine of Baha’u’llah which He and wife Leela – who worked too at Raglan Area Baha’is turn to in prayer. School, in the office, for a time – are especially proud their two She worked in security – scanning visitors to the centre, youngest children have also been able to experience a “big global explaining the rules and carrying out checks in the gated perspective” of life on the other side of the world with the Baha’i community. It involved shift work, she says, over a one-and-afaith before heading out on their career paths. half kilometre area where she also “tried to avoid wild snakes”. Raj, 20, and Esther,23, are happy however to be back for now Esther worked too as part of a team in radio communications, and in the control room for security, regularly meeting visiting in Raglan where they were also first schooled. VIPs and dignitaries. The siblings flatted within the Baha’i community with other young volunteers, receiving an allowance in return for their work. They were among 20-odd Kiwi volunteers at the time. “It was interesting”, says Raj now, to see “how your [own] environment shapes up”. The Baha’i World Centre experience was not entirely new to Raj and Esther as they’d made a nine-day pilgrimage there with their parents and older sister Thibah, 26, in 2003. Then in July 2009 they all managed to meet up again for a three-day visit from which came Raj and Esther’s interviews for service at the centre. Now home, Raj is keen to pursue a double degree in teaching and anthropology at Waikato University while Esther wants to work with special needs children. Adrian, Esther, and Raj on the Arc of the Bahai World Centre Edith Symes
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Phil and Mistral have donated a good quality carpet with underlay, Ted picked it up with his trailer, and John is storing it in his garage. If your house is cold in winter, let us know. We now have a large carpet to give away, and are also working on finding someone to cut some free firewood. The free curtains programme will continue this winter. Meanwhile there are already other very worthwhile means of support for those who are struggling. The food bank is doing a fantastic job, and there is Budget Advice at the Community Centre. Another valuable resource is the Recycle Centre, where you can get everything from furniture to kitchen goods, blankets and clothes, for next to nothing. But the problem is, you have to have a car to get there, which cuts out the very people who could make most use of it. How about using your car to take someone, and check the Recycle Centre out yourself at the same time? We could have a roster, say, every Monday, so no one was committed to too much.
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Affordable Raglan But meanwhile we need to look again at the bigger costs, accommodation in Raglan, for the elderly and for young families. Whaingaroa Affordable Housing Trust (WAHT) is meeting again on Tuesday, March 8th at 7.30 p.m. at the Anglican Vestry at the back of the church, entry off Bow St. Come along and check us out, and share your ideas. Vin Glynn WAHT, phone 825-0235.
Raglan Rec Centre? There is a new groundswell of enthusiasm from members and groups in our community to see a multi use centre on the recreation grounds already designated for this purpose in Cross Street.
When the previous steering committee of 2002 worked through the proposal a great deal was achieved in that an excellent car park, changing rooms, netball and tennis courts have all been completed on the site. A meeting on Thursday February 3rd attracted people representing different groups who could help sustain a well designed and thought-out facility as their home base for such diverse uses as Committee rooms, a contest base, live theatre and rehearsals, prizegivings etc. Raglan Rugby and Sports clubs both senior and junior use the grounds and existing clubrooms along with the Raglan Sport Fishing Club who run their contests and AGM and prizegiving from the venue. The facilities already mentioned (car park, playing fields, courts and changing rooms) are great but the clubrooms themselves leave a lot to be desired and the fishing club even has to put up a marquee to cater for the contest crowd.
There is a meeting scheduled for Monday 21st February at 7pm in the Sunset Motel for interested people and groups who want to get behind a multi use Recreation and Sports centre for Whaingaroa. There are models working successfully and it is not that we want to be a follower, but you may be inspired by something you have seen elsewhere and could see it working here. Come along to the meeting on the 21st and show your support. Tell us what you want to have happen.
Many of these ladies have been acquaintances of our club and members for a number of years and there were some new players who vowed they will be back too. They came from Te Awamutu, Hamilton United Women’s, Huntly Ngaruawahia, Taupiri, Pirongia, Frankton Junction, Beerescourt, Claudlands, and Leamington to play on our fabulous greens, along with our own local ladies. Our Triples teams were drawn and this helps the ladies to get to know other players and styles of play also, which creates a lot of merriment over the day. The day was warm and humid with the first ‘toucha’ of the day going to Joyce Cross from Hamilton United Women’s club. Heather Dalbeth won the plant raffle from our sponsor LilyPot Florist and Carol Coombes from Ngaruawahia won the basket of goodies from our other sponsor Raglan Pharmacy. We were privileged to have Bernice Richards representing our major sponsor, Raglan Pharmacy, with us to present the winners with their prizes. These were Maureen Bleasel, Ngaruawahia, Val Sargent , Te Awamutu, and Glenice Ferguson, Hamilton United Women’s Club, 1st with three straight wins. Seven teams had two wins and so the two teams with the highest scoring points became
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The main poplar grove by the skate park have gone! I am informed that the decision to act was a” wide open process” I guess that means everyone was happy about it and most would be in agreement. The sacred notable tree sign addorning one such poplar did not save it? Careful all you other trees blessed with that authoritative Council oval sign, particularlly if you happen to be in the wrong place or cast fronds about too often. It would be lovely if many of Raglan’s other needs were actioned with the same speed! I think the committee charged with tidy up of the site would be well advised to inform Raglan just what is the follow on and give some sort of a time frame. That would stop any further rumours from spreading & kill the 5 or 6 already in circulation. Barry Ashby, Raglan To the Editor Goodness me! Complain, protest, object and whinge. When will these people stop and realize they are in the minority? Now it’s the non native, rotten, falling down poplar trees and spiders. Good grief, we can plant some more trees can’t we? Native ones would be nice. And personally, I think the only good spider is a dead one. The museum gets delayed, the foot bridge and now the wharf. All because a few people complain! Have you asked your council how much these delays are costing the Rate Payers? I did and it is a huge amount. Really huge. I think it’s time we were asked before you spend any more of our money. I do hope the complainers ARE ratepayers. Look at the energy spent complaining about the wind turbines. Now as far as I know, none of the DIRE consequences have actually happened. Instead why not take a look at where you live. RAGLAN. This town is beautiful, one of the best in the world. We have an abundance of trees, native bush, birds (even Tui’s), incredible sunsets and the sea. What can be better than to enjoy the wonderful summer weather. The serenity of watching the sea, listening to the kids play and enjoy life, occasionally sight the magnificence of whales. The wind turbines slowly rotating way up there on the hill. They look quite majestic and tranquil, while they work to provide us with the electricity we depend on for our lifestyles. The updated Skatebowl which is providing so much fun. The friendly old locals who will always stop and talk. And I can go on. Look around you and start supporting our town and help with something instead of criticizing everything and causing expensive delays. Enjoy life. It is far too short for anything else. Sue Gilshnan, Raglan The Editor I am writing to correct statements made about me in last week’s Chronicle. I support Meridian Energy’s right to operate the wind farm and have publicly acknowledged the shot-in-the-arm that the project gave to Raglan. When local businesses have approached me I have encouraged them to take advantage of possible business opportunities flowing from the wind farm and put them in touch with the right people. Meridian is being a ‘good neighbour’ to the community and I am sure that they will work to resolve the current radio interference problems. I congratulate Meridian and WEL on completion of the project. Rodger Gallagher, Raglan
Ladies lawn bowls On Tuesday February 8th we were hosts to 42 lady bowlers from around the Waikato.
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the 2nd & 3rd. These being Dawn Small, Pirongia, Joyce Cross Hamilton United Women’s Club with Sue LeCompte from Claudlands in 2nd place, with +29 points. 3rd place went to Margaret Jamieson, Frankton Junction, Gay Bastion, Te Awamutu and Rangi Sundvick, Raglan, with +27 points. Congratulations to you all ...Well Done. Queenie Tukiri and Sue Russell represented our Club at the Centre’s Under 5yrs Champion of Champions Pairs event on Saturday 12th played at Hillcrest. They won their first game, but got put out after the next game. Phil Meek and Jim Ardern also represented us in the Men’s Under 5yrs section played at Hamilton City. They won their first two games and got put out after that round. A good effort from both teams in such a high standard of play. Sue won two of her singles games while representing Waikato against Auckland and Bay of Plenty in Tauranga on Sunday 13th February. A great effort although, overall, Waikato came in Third. Our last week of Corner to Corner bowling will be on Thursday 24th February, with our Club Finals night being Thursday 3rd March. Business house bowls restarted on Tuesday 15th February and will run for 6 weeks till 22nd March. Meantime... Happy Bowling...Eileen Stephens
The editor replies: We can only surmise Rodger Gallagher is referring to our description of him as a wind farm critic. We believe his record of criticism in relation to the wind farm stands for itself, but are more than happy to have him clarify for readers his position now in relation to Meridian Energy.
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Janet, Kevin, Sian, Eddie and Mair Young would like to thank all the businesses and individuals who generously donated their time, energy and prizes for our raffle late last year. We would also like to thank everyone who brought tickets. We have been overwhelmed by the support that our community has shown our family and we would like to say a huge heartfelt thank you to everyone who has sent cards, made food, visited and supported us through this very tough time. Scintilla, Wainui Foodmarket, Husk, Bike2Bay, Raglan Butcher, Raglan Pharmacy, Raglan Surfco, Volcom, Right up my Alley, Blacksand Café, Jo’s Takeaways, Saya, Cornerstone Roots, Linda Holmes Photography, Skoot, Maiden, Atamira, Kanuka, Essence Hair Beauty, Zinnia, MozArt, Forma Hamilton, Hayley Hamilton, Raglan Book and Gift Centre, Raglan Four Square, D.K, Mariella Mullholland, Costa’s, Raglan Acupuncture, B Rex, Karla Stephenson, Ozone Kites, Chris Meek, Jo Sweeney, Miranda Caird, Jillian Lankshear.
Mountain Dreaming Summer School in Clay 2011 With Susan Flight - An Otherworld journey in clay, and Manos Nathan - The Whakapapa of Clay, water and fire. The workshop was held at Mountain Dreaming Arts from January 22nd-25th 2011. Both Susan and Manos are well known clay artists and exhibitors on the national scene. Manos has been instrumental in the development of the Maori ceramic movement and Susan established Mountain Dreaming Arts Workshop. She has a substantial exhibiting port folio having shown her work in more than 40 solo shows, in NZ, Oz and elsewhere.
Twenty of us, many experienced, a few novices like me, braved the elements and detours as we began at Mountain Dreaming. Let’s not mention the weather, which had we known would be akin to Cyclone Mayhem up the mountain, some of us might have dressed for the occasion. Inside-out umbrellas, gumboots, and warm gear were the requirements for four seasons in one day. Clay work was in no way diminished by the driving rain or chilly gusts that hammered Susan’s wonderful working studio’s in her converted woolshed at Waimaunga Rd, on the lower slopes of Mt Karioi and the clay work began. We rolled out and
thumped wads of clay into shapes that would be transformed by the end of Saturday into something recognizable. At least that’s what we hoped.
Occasional drifts of clouds disappeared and we caught a glimpse of the stunning vista from karioi over towards Aotea Harbour, green hills, misty driven clouds, wind turbines swinging hastily in the near gale force winds, all added to a brilliant opening morning, where we worked to explore traditional clay carving, mask making, kiln building with Manos whose calm and creative
countenance debated with others whether or not this particular weather would allow the soil to dry sufficiently to build a turf kiln, and if not there were probably other options. Others were upstairs with Susan working on mythical creatures incorporating elements of the human and animal worlds, using clay to express inter-connection and our relationship with other species or fantasy creatures. Other clay artists presented tutorials and talks over lunch. John Charteris spoke about the natural world of Raglan, Aotea and Kawhia and inspired us to look closely at his collection of local rock forms. Robyn Lloyd talked of her passion and showed her works in progress: harakeke and handbuilt clay pots influenced by some of her childhood experiences in Ethiopia. What a blast. Over four days I created a baby sphinx/griffin creature with claws, horns, plaited wings, always threatening to collapse into itself, but not quite. Both the resilience of clay, lots of newspaper for padding and my tenacity determined that the being I created continued to emerge miraculously out of my clumsy hands and all too familiar imaginative world.
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6pm ar- aglan M 8 R Fri 1 ow St, B 1 2 , ffice ite O h W Ray
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TE UKU STORE - LAND & BUILDING • Petrol Station * General Store • Farming supplies *Timber yard • 4 bedroom home attached to the store • Approximate floor area 482m² This iconic general store has been strongly supported by the local community & the location is perfect on SHW 23 between Hamilton & Raglan. Prior Auction offers considered. ID#RAG20712
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LITTLE BACH – BIG VIEWS
6pm lan ar - t, Rag M 18 ow S 21 B
• Leasehold property elevated and secluded • North facing and sunny one bedroom classic ‘bach’ • Enjoy stunning views of the coastline and harbour entrance • Short stroll to Raglan’s famous blacksand ocean & harbour beaches Prior Auction offers considered.
ID#RAG20724
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3440 SH 23
121c Riria Kereopa M
Saturday 11am
Saturday 11am
6pm ar- aglan M 8 R Fri 1 ow St, B , 21 ffice O e t i Wh Ray
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HOT OFF THE PRESS! • Brand new 3 bedroom home • Garage * Lovely rural outlook • 892m² section in cul-de-sac location • Situated in popular Waikowhai subdivision. Prior Auction offers considered ID#RAG20664
NEW BEGINNINGS
6pm ar - aglan M 8 R Fri 1ow St, 1B 2 ce, i f f ite O Wh Ray
• Recently completed stunning new home • 3 dble bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, dble garaging • Sunny decking with harbour views • 660m² section in popular Waikowhai • Easy walk to Cox and Lorenzen Bays Prior Auction offers considered. ID#RAG20708
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2a Puka Place
15 Puka Place
Saturday 12 noon
Saturday 12 noon
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6pm lan ar - t, Rag M 18 ow S 21 B
MORE FOR YOUR MONEY
• 4 double bedrooms * 2 bathrooms • Open plan living with cosy woodburning fire • DVS system • Huge garage plus workshop space • Easy to maintain 712m2 section Prior Auction offers considered
FLAX COVE – STAGE 2 MORTGAGEE AUCTION
6pm ar - aglan M 8 R Fri 1 ow St, B 1 2 ce, Offi e t i Wh Ray
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• 8 sections from 560m² to 796m² • (NB 1 section under contract) • Estuary and mountain views • Walk to town Prior Auction offers considered
ID#RAG20667
ID#RAG20721
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6a Primrose St
Robertson St
Saturday 1pm
6pm lan ar - t, Rag M 8 1 ow S 21 B , e c i f f ite O Wh Ray
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SECRET GARDEN SANCTUARY
• So close to town, yet tucked away out of sight • 2 bedroom home or beach house • Lovely estuary views • Large garage, purpose built for a boat • 1410m² with plenty of potential to develop Prior Auction offers considered.
Saturday 2pm
6pm ar - aglan M 8 R Fri 1 ow St, 21 B ce, i f f ite O Wh Ray
MAGICAL MOONLIGHT BAY • Enjoy a triptych of dwellings with harbour views. • State of the art kitchen - Open plan dining. • Large master bedroom, lounging area, walk in ‘robe, ensuite, private deck. • Two separate units, one self contained, one set up to be. Prior Auction offers considered
ION T C AU
ID#RAG20723
OPEN HOME Sunday 2pm
ID#RAG20722
31a Norrie Ave
IOffNice, T C ARUay White O
6pm lan ar - t, Rag M 8 S 1 ow 21 B
UNPARALLED LIFESTYLE AND LOCATION
• Waterfront at Moonlight Bay • Native planting with pathway to private water access • Serene, private setting on 4367m² • 3 double bedrooms plus sleepout / office • Designed & appointed to a high standard Prior Auction offers considered.
PICTURE PERFECT VIEWS
6pm lan ar - Rag 18 Mow St, B , 21 ffice O ite Wh Ray
• 2 bedrooms plus office & extra downstairs space • Gorgeous views to estuary, harbour and bar • Large, fully fenced 916m² section – great potential to add 2nd dwelling • Brilliant location just a few mins walk from town & school • Expansive all-weather decking Prior Auction offers considered
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ID#RAG20674
ID#RAG20287
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OPEN HOME
106g Greenslade Rd
27 Norrie Ave
Sunday 1pm
6pm lan ar - t, Rag M 8 S 1 ow 21 B , e c i f f ite O Wh Ray
ION T C AU
Licenced Auctioneer Julie Hanna
Sunday 2pm
NOT MANY LEFT NOW! • Huge 2018m² section in quality subdivision • Build new from scratch or bring in your favourite transportable • Covenants apply to maintain standards & protect wetland Prior Auction offers considered
ID#RAG20707
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(22d Simon Rd).
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PROFESSIONAL HOME ON PARK
$350/PW This modern four bedroom house plus office would be perfect for a professional couple or family looking for a home that ticks all the boxes! Spacious bedrooms, modern kitchen, two bathrooms and even with a lockup double garage. A short walk to town and the harbour and the rugby fields area stones throw away. Please note this house is on the market. 11 Park Drive. ID#RAG20719
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