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16th January 2014 - Issue #376

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Iconic bach

Gals 'n Gurnard

What’s on

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Open Homes

Saturday 2pm - 9c East Street

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WAITETUNA PROPERTY WITHOffice, Valley Rd - 69d Otonga21 NEW LISTING AUCTION Fri 3rd February AUCTION 2012 - Fri 6pm 3rd Ray February White 2012 Office, - 6pm 21 Bow Ray St,White Raglan Bow St, Raglan ATMOSPHERE $529,000 NEW BEGINNINGS 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.

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OPEN HOME Saturday 11am 297 Te Papatapu Road

TOP SHELF PROPERTY Fabulous family living / Easy care garden

Phone: Richard Thomson - +027 294 8625 3 dble brms office, entertainers kitchen Sun drenched open plan living & decks

NEW BEGINNINGS · 4 bedroom log cabin withINVESTMENT rural views OPPORTUNITY Solid brick 3 brm family home in rural setting

• 2 Storey House In 2 Legal Flats

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OPEN HOME Saturday 1pm 23a Violet Street

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

· Immaculate stream NEW• 2SERVICES! - VAN DELIVERIES Office & rumpus, single garage, grounds bordering • 2 Brm Flat Upstairs / 3 Brm Flat Downstairs Brm Flat Upstairs / 3 Brm Flat Downstairs internal access • Panoramic Harbour Departing Returning/Arriving •2km Panoramic Harbour & Mountain Views & Mountain Views · Waitetuna primary school away Plumbed shed (potential ancillary unit), Morning: 8.00am 11.00am • 2 Acre + Lifestyle Block – Prime Location • 2 Acre + Lifestyle Block – Prime Location well planted garden Afternoon: 1.30pm 4.30pm · Located mid-way between• Single Raglan and Garage & Storage Shed • Single Garage & Storage Shed 3973m² fenced & ready for a new family Hamilton Prior Auction offers Prior Auction offers Prior Auction offers Local Business Serving Raglan District Since 1996 considered. considered. considered. OPEN HOME OPEN HOME OPEN HOME · EnoughSaturday area11am to run a horse or couple Saturday of 12pm Saturday 12pm ID#RAG20938 ID#RAG20952 ID#RAG20952 297 Te Papatapu Road 335 Wainui Road 335 Wainui Road sheep maybe TOP SHELF PROPERTY STEP INTO THE MARKET STEP INTO THE MARKET · Area: 6487m2 Fabulous family living / Easy care garden

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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 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 Prior Auction offers considered

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dining guide

Cover image: Potter Tony Sly at work in his creative space at Raglan Wharf

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

This week the Chronicle talked to potter Tony Sly. Describe what you do and what you create? We make a range of hand thrown pottery based around serving food.We work as a team much like running a The Raglan Club. Dine in or Takeaway. 22-24 Bow Street.................. 825 8278 kitchen with the tasks of prep, making, finishing and despatch divided up amongst the team of 5 - Eiko Yoshimura, Kelly Clarkson, Thomas Fitzgerald, Maree Harris and Frederick Kogler. Shane Ardern MP How did you end up based in TARANAKI-KING COUNTRY Raglan? Raglan was a natural progression from Hamilton. I was a regular visitor here so when my studio lease expired Electorate office: I decided it would be good to be based 25 Roche Street, Te Awamutu here.It has been a great move for me and p 07 825 0263 (Freephone) my work! e ShaneArdernMP@xtra.co.nz What happens in a typical day? A typical day in the studio always www.national.org.nz starts with making a list from orders WeatherMap - New Zealand weather forecasts received from retail clients in NZ and Australia.We make batch runs of the different shapes over a 6 week cycle so there always a lot of pottery in different The Shack. Dine in or Takeaway. 19 Bow Street..................................825 0027

stages of making. How do you like being based at the Wharf? What changes have you made lately to your space there? We love being at the wharf on the water and are very excited to have opened our new retail space. We can now display our range fully and have complemented our pieces with some great artisan homewares sourced on our travels to Europe. Describe your dream holiday? My partner Frederick is Austrian and keeps an apartment and car in Frankfurt so we are fortunate to travel to Europe during Raglan winter months. We enjoy some R and R in Croatia mostly but always fit in a visit to a European city each year. If you weren't a potter what would you be? If I wasn't a potter I would probably be a chef or nurseryman. Like pottery, taking ingredients from scratch to create something and being surrounded by productivity seems so natural and right for me. What can we expect from Tony Sly for 2014? 2014 will be very exciting as we are set up for some new work, including some larger on of a kind pieces that have been on my mind. New http://www.weathermap.co.nz/?p=ragla years resolution? I didn't do to well on last years resolution so will give it another go this year.'To be more understanding!' Weather Map

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SUNDAY SERVICE: New time 9:30am - Sunday WorshipService Service with children’s program

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

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Mass from Christmas till the end of January will be in the Raglan church (cnr James & Wallis Sts)

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B & B pioneers reflect on 17-year dream lifestyle at Moonlight Bay

Their own paradise: Edi and Therese Stump and the lush surrounds of Waters Edge

osting visitors to Raglan in their boutique accommodation on the harbour’s edge at Moonlight Bay has been a way of life for 17 years for Edi and Therese Stump – one they admit they’ll miss when they leave it all behind next month for a different lifestyle on the east coast. Waters Edge – offering bed and breakfast in both a waterfront suite and a 120-year-old cottage sited on the same Greenslade Road property as their home – has been a wonderful experience, says Therese, and exactly what she set out to create. Therese and Edi, who are now 68 and 70, made the move in 1997 from city life in Hamilton to their beachhouse and bach in Raglan to fulfil a dream. They’d experienced the ‘zimmer frei’ mode of accommodation in Europe years before on a family visit to Swiss-born Edi’s homeland. “I nurtured the idea of having my own homestay one day,” Therese told the Chronicle. “We loved the friendly warmth of staying in people’s homes and learning from the locals the places of interest and the customs.” So they set about renovating the property, work which included building a garage with an attached suite. They’d already converted the neglected 100-year-old bach on site into a charming cottage, says Therese, preserving its antique coal range and landscaping the grounds. It was a labour of love, she says, fitted in whenever they were able over the first five years of owning the property while still living and working in Hamilton. But Therese had begun to begrudge the time she spent working in real estate – which ironically had led her to the property in the first place – as it took her away from “fulfilling my dream”. And so Waters Edge evolved as a B & B and homestay with Therese

making not sales but fresh bread, jam and marmalade for visitors who came to enjoy a touch of luxury in harbourside Raglan. The couple have loved pampering guests from all walks of life, they say, and sharing their “paradise” with its subtropical gardens and native bush. In the early days Raglan had only two B & Bs, recalls Therese, and they’ve always had to turn away far more people than they could accommodate. Some of those who’ve stayed over the years – and returned – have become personal friends. Edi and Therese added chalet accommodation to the mix 13 years ago when the house next door came up for sale, but then sold it again last year in an effort to reduce the workload and focus their energies on the original business. Not that they’ve ever really thought of Waters Edge as a business. “It’s a lifestyle … it’s never been about dollars and cents.” A highlight of their venture came five years ago when Edi and Therese travelled to a symposium at a university in Taiwan where Therese was invited as a guest speaker on B & B operations in New Zealand. While it was “quite scary” giving a half hour powerpoint presentation, Therese says it was a “pretty special” occasion and they were treated like royalty during their five-day stay. But now the couple are moving on, to a retirement village which Therese describes as closer to Papamoa than to Tauranga. She admits they’ve “slowed down”, and after years of putting other people first they now want time to themselves. “We believe we’re doing the right thing.” Waters Edge changes hands at the end of February, and while they never intended to sell it as a going concern she and Edi are delighted their dream lives on and that a Raglan couple of five years want to continue running it as a bed and breakfast. Edith Symes

Whaanga Coast construction gets underway again Construction work on Whaanga Coast’s new wastewater scheme will get underway again from Monday after a brief break to avoid disrupting residents and visitors in the area during the holiday period. Work on the 10km pipeline began in November last year near the Raglan Wastewater Treatment Plant, continuing along Wainui Road. Completion date is scheduled for April 2014.

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

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One tick for the bucket-list Bay, because exciting things often happen.

Rusty Rendle with his first eel

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even year old Hamilton Rusty Rendle loves coming out to stay with his Nan and Da Ingrid and Neil Rendle who live near Manu

Last week the Year 3 student got to tick off a big wish when he caught his first eel. “Me and Da went for a walk along a track. We went through bushes and then we got to the lake and there were some eels biting the bait. When we got close one eel swam away so I threw some more bait in and it took it. It tried to get off the hook and was thrashing around but I just kept pulling it in,” says Rusty. Once caught Da took care of dispatching the 80 cm eel by cutting off its head. Even then much to Rusty’s surprise, the headless the eel kept squirming for a minute or two. No doubt when school goes back Rusty will be sharing his eelcatching adventures with his mates at Hillcrest Normal School. Sue Russell

Iconic bluesman’s bach on market

Raglan gives new TV series plenty of bite

day spent fishing in Whaingaroa Harbour last winter will feature next month in an episode of a new series on Prime Television. But don’t expect it to be just another of those fishing shows that crowd the free-to-air channels on Saturday afternoons: the episode’s part of ‘Keeping It Pure’, a six-parter about the New Zealand environment and the way we treat it which will occupy a prime 8.30 slot on Sunday evenings. While the series begins this Sunday, Raglan viewers will have to wait until February 16 – when an episode entitled ‘The sea around our coast’ screens – to see a fishing party put the health of Whaingaroa Harbour and its fishing stocks to the test. And though the Greenstone TV production is a critical look at

how New Zealand measures up to the “100% pure” label coined by Tourism New Zealand in 1999, the Raglan segment is expected to show in a very positive light what has been achieved locally by Whaingaroa Harbour Care – in cooperation with local farmers – in improving water quality. Fred Lichtwark, manager of Whaingaroa Harbour Care from whose boat the fishing took place, says the optimum was to be able to catch eight snapper an hour and “the fish behaved”. “It seemed we were hooking them every few minutes or so, and that was in winter time when the fishing’s normally not so good,” he says. “It was a damn sight more than you’d catch in Hokianga or Kaipara. “Their fishing grounds are diminishing and seagrass beds depleting whereas we’ve got it all back over a couple of decades.”

The fishing was filmed by a television crew aboard Ian Hardie’s boat and Fred’s hoping the Raglan footage will form a substantial chunk of the episode, the second to last in the NZ on Air-funded series. Prominent local farmer David Peacocke was also interviewed about the importance of reducing runoff, and Fred thinks there could even be footage of orca as he has a vague recollection they were sighted in the harbour that day. The work of Whaingaroa Harbour Care has featured on various television programmes over the years, including, Fred says '60 Minutes' and a ‘New Zealand Exposed’ doco on TV One, but he remains “really surprised” at how few locals seem familiar with the organisation’s work. “It’s generally only those who’ve been around a long time who seem to know about us and what we do,” he says. Edith Symes

activities, including: . Essential water safety. . Fun beach sports. . Picnic expedition . Seashell art and craft. . Harbour walk and water sports + BBQ at Lorenzen Bay. Activities run daily from 9am to

3pm at the Old School Arts Centre. Cost: $17 for a half day, $29 a day or $140 for the week. (Subsidies may be available, please ask). Bookings are essential, so please call 07 825 0023 or email info@raglanartscentre.co.nz today to reserve your child's place.

RAGZ school holiday week @ the Old School Parents - treat yourselves to a few days of well-deserved peace and quiet these holidays by enrolling the kids in the RAGZ Holiday Programme. Running at the Old School from Monday 20 January to Friday 24 January, the programme offers a diverse selection of summer

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A Kiwi icon, musician Midge relaxing sanctuary for the

Marsden bought his Raglan home over 30 years ago and although the house will be sorely missed, the property is up for sale.

Originally a boathouse, over the years Midge has spent a considerable amount of time working on the 1940s-style bungalow. With three double bedrooms, two bathrooms and panoramic views of Raglan harbour, the light-filled bach is truly a homely little hideaway. “I’ve had my share of wonderful times there and I’m going to miss it a lot,” he said. Spacious but cosy, the open-plan living area is great for entertaining and the character bach has had many visitors including the likes of American blues legend Stevie Ray Vaughan, Comedian Gary McCormick and former All Black Josh Kronfeld. The bungalow has also been operating as a premiere holiday rental property “Whare Midge,” with guests enjoying the big deck overlooking the wharf as well as Midge’s LPs and music memorabilia. “I always love reading the visitor’s book. The number of

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people that have said the neatest things about this place, there’s been some wonderful comments over the years,” said Midge. He is secretly hoping that somebody buys the property for holiday rental so that he can return to the house every now and then. Selling up to ease the burden of owning two properties, Midge feels it’s ‘the right time’ to let somebody else enjoy the home. “I’ll definitely miss the sanctuary of it. The moment you walk through the door, you leave everything behind and enjoy the place for what it is,” he said. His connection to Raglan however is as strong as ever and with plenty of friend’s houses to stay, Midge will still be making regular visits to Raglan. An auction for the property will be held on site at 1pm, 1 February 2014. A HD film tour of the property can be viewed online, simply search ‘41 Rose St’ on www.youtube.com to watch the film. Maki Nishiyama Open home is this weekend, Saturday and Sunday between 1212.45pm. Contact Kyle Leuthart, LJ Hooker George Boyes & Co. Raglan ph (07) 825 7170, 021 903 309, leuthart@hotmail.com. See ad on page 8 for further info.

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Gals ‘n Gurnard competition proves a winner even off the water

Meridian Te Uku Community Fund W said

hile the posters around town ‘Ladies, Show Us Your Gurnard’, the fact is that fish don’t have to take centre-stage or even be caught to stage a fabulously successful fishing tournament. For proof of this, you only needed to be at the Raglan Club last Saturday night to witness the spectacle, fun and sheer enjoyment of the multitudes who all gathered to talk about the one that got away and to support a most worthy cause – Breast Cancer. One of the organisers, our very own Raglan Wharf Seagull Graham Hubert, said before the final prize night it was really bad luck that for two years in a row “no fishing had been had” but with so much on offer to get involved in at the dry prize-giving night, there would be no excuses for anyone to not have a great time. Turns out he was right! “Raglan Club is the perfect venue for this event. It’s the only place in town where so many people can easily be accommodated and enjoy themselves. I was absolutely delighted in how well the evening went and to top it off, the Waikato Breast Cancer Trust received more than $2,500.” The novelty auction, kicked off proceedings but only after research nurse Jenni Scarlet from the Breast Cancer Trust spoke about how critical funding for breast cancer research was. “Statistics show that on average one woman in the Waikato is diagnosed with breast cancer every day. Your contributions tonight will support all these women,” said Jenni. Waikato is one of the most active New

Zealand regions for breast cancer research and over the past 10 years the Trust has supported more than 30 different studies/ clinical trials including radiotherapy, drug trials and new surgical treatments for breast cancer. The auction alone made $1749 for the Trust from a whole mixed-bag of items including a beautiful blue/green rock donated by Sayers Landscape Supplies. Another auction item, a half-day cruise for a lady on a Road and Sport Harley Davidson was fiercely contested between Raglan Club’s caterer Alison Kite and local Craig Bridgeman with Ali securing the top bid, while a Warriors rugby league shirt, signed by the whole team, fetched $350. Getting into the spirit of ‘dress-up’ big-time, nine teams stood up in the bestdressed fishing team comp with the ‘Pirates’ team taking top honours. “It was a great night, with a huge thanks to all supporters, sponsors and in particular to Julie Hanna, our MC, PR person and Gurnard cake maker; she’s the face of Gals n Gurnard. Graham says it wasn’t easy to decide on the focus charity to donate tournament proceeds to. “There are so many really worthy causes in Raglan but we decided to support Breast Cancer research because ‘this cause is all around us’, he explains. With two highly successful fishing tournaments under the banner of Gals ‘n Gurnards, without a fish being weighed, Graham and the team are hoping for more sympathetic sea conditions when the event is held next year. Sue Russell

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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Barry Dalbeth and MC Julie Hanna at Gals 'n Gurnard auction

Surf comp kicks off 2014 Waikato Tainui games

T Waikato-Tainui Games held over his year sees the sixth biennial

January and February and the event will be kicking off with a surf comp held at Manu Bay this weekend.

Now in its third year as an official sport of the games, the surfing event is gaining popularity with tribes represented by the likes of Daniel Kereopa, Jess Santorik and Mikey Banks. In previous years the event has been held, it’s been “really fun and local,” said one of the coordinators, Arna-Rose Solomon. Competitors of all ages competed at the last surfing event with the youngest being Whetu Muru. The 3-year-old from Turangawaewae Marae took to the waves in the under-12 division on the front of his dad Harley’s malibu. “There’s a lot of healthy competition. I think we take it for granted that a lot of professional surfers are Maori and it’s really neat to see them connect with their marae,” said Arna-Rose. With the theme of ‘Whakawhanaungatanga’ the games are all about making connections with family

and is a smoke, drug, alcohol and gang free event open to all tribal members. Promoting healthy family environments, the surfing event is putting a strong emphasis on the whangai aspect of whanau. To do with the concept of adopting or fostering family members, the whangai aspect is all about being inclusive and embracing the multicultural nature of our community. Although the games are for tribal members, Arna-Rose encourages people that want to participate to get in contact with their local marae. “In the ocean it doesn’t really matter where you’re from. The whangai concept gives everybody an opportunity to participate,” she said. With over 64 maraes and 120 competitors getting involved with the games over the next couple of weeks in events like tennis, waka ama, touch and chess, enjoy a family day at Manu Bay this weekend and watch the local tribes battle it out in the water. Tainui Games Surfing Competition, Saturday January 18th @ Manu Bay (Sunday postponement day). Registrations from 8am, kids right through to masters, contact Arna-Rose Solomon: 07 825 0959. M Nishiyama

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Wainui Road slip update Work to repair the slip permanently is expected to start late February with engineers in the process of finalising the design. Drivers are reminded that a 30kph speed limit is in place.

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to get to medical appointments is about to be canned have been rejected but some jobs have been affected in a Raglan Community House restructuring, and a CV preparation service will no longer be offered. Chrissy Hodkinson, who remains Community House co-ordinator until a new House Manager is appointed, says the CV help is the only service affected by the revamp and “we never had funding for it anyway. “We have to pull back our operation in that area until we do get some funding,” she says. Chrissy quickly dispelled rumours about town last week that the medical shuttle was affected by the restructuring, pointing out the van is the responsibility of a separate community trust and “we only handle the bookings” for transport to and from Hamilton for medical appointments. However some jobs have been affected in the restructuring, which Genny Wilson – Chairperson of the Committee which runs the Community House – says is aimed at generating efficiencies and savings after demand outstripped funding. Chrissy says staff had the opportunity to express their interest in the new positions in a process run in consultation with human resources professionals. The new positions were offered internally first, and those leaving did not want to go to fulltime work. Chrissy herself will now go down to 20 hours a week and says she’s very happy with the move. She will become Public Relations Advisor,

concerned with the external focus of the Community House. A new House Manager position has been created from what was the Coordinator position. The job – which has been advertised, with applications closing on January 13 – will have an internal focus, with the new “face” or front of house running the day-to-day operations. . Meanwhile Genny Wilson points out her Committee, as the governing body of the Raglan Community House Incorporated Society with accountability to the Ministry of Social Development and other funders such as Trust Waikato, must make sure services are delivered effectively and efficiently. “The reality is we have demand outstripping what we are funded for. We have to manage, and so we are restructuring to get maximum bang for the buck. We need to be more efficient with what we are doing and at the same time we are actively chasing [new] funding.” She adds that while the Committee can’t sustain the CV service, “we are open to the possibility of a business sponsoring this very useful service and keeping it going”. She also reiterates the community van is run by a separate charitable trust contracted to the Waikato District Health Board. The Community House offers a diverse range of services including budgeting help, subsidised counselling, advocacy, a bargain basement and a drop-in lounge. Other services include photocopying, fax and phone access, provision of outreach offices for Community Law, the probation service and a hearing therapist, wheelchair and room hire, local information and public toilets. Edith Symes

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Letters: Thank you to the Raglan community for your generous support of the Christmas Day BBQ held at the Union Church Hall. A special thanks to Raglan Lions, Top Cut Butchery, SuperValue, Raglan Bakery and the Chronicle for your donations. Generous individuals made Christmas cakes and pudding, others donated toys and gifts, meat, bread and money. There was quite a spread! The team who helped prepare and serve were outstanding. We were able to feed many young backpackers and some local folk. Raglan Community you rock! Jeanette Vink, Raglan

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Apology from the Raglan Residents & Ratepayers Association - Car Boot participants. Our association has been informed by the Raglan Club that we are unable to use their facilities as the Waikato District Council requires Resource Consent for such a community event. The Raglan Club forecourt is now unavailable for our community Car Boot Sale. We would like to thank all those that participated in this community event and the generous support of all people of Raglan like you, and our members who regularly provided the bargains and nick knacks for homes. Thank you again, and we are sorry that we are unable to continue. Bob MacLeod, President RR&R

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

RAGLAN Chronicle 7

COPPER THEFT IS PUTTING YOUR LIFE AT RISK! STAY SAFE: LOOK OUT FOR COPPER THEFT IN YOUR COMMUNITY A spate of copper thefts in the Waikato is creating a serious threat to the safety of our community.

WHAT CAN YOU DO?

WHO TO CONTACT

KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR ANY SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY IN YOUR AREA.

Copper earth cables are designed to ensure your safety around our network.

■ If you notice someone on or near power poles or wires, check that their vehicle is branded with WEL Networks branding. ■ Record the date, time and location of unusual activity, along with the registration number, make and model of any associated vehicles. ■ Photograph activity if you can do so safely.

If you have any information regarding suspicious activity around electricity lines please contact: ■ Your local Police, ■ Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, ■ WEL Networks’ 24/7 customer services helpline on 0800 800 935, or email us at customer@wel.co.nz.

When the copper cable from the earthing system is stolen, thieves are exposing themselves, the public and our field services team to serious risks such as electric shocks and electrocution.

www.wel.co.nz

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   

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       

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               

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

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

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

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

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                 

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RAGLAN Chronicle 9

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ELECTRICIANS PLUMBING

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Holiday Family 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. W E D N E S D AY S @ BLACKSAND CAFÉ. Knitting Circle from 9.30am. All welcome. Beginners welcome. R A G L A N RAMBLERS WED 22 JANUARY: 9am at carpark next to fire station: Waitetuna to 175m Heretu hill – bring lunch

TAINUI SURF COMPETITION, Saturday 18th Jan, Registrations start 8am at Manu Bay. Contact Arna-Rose Solomon 07 825 0959. QUIZ NIGHT FUNDRAISER @ Raglan Surf Life Saving Club, Ngarunui Beach Rd, Saturday 25th Jan, doors open 6pm, quiz starts 7pm, teams of 4-6, $10 per person, cash only, BYO drinks, nibbles provided, great spot prizes S M O K E M RAGLAN, Time to work on your recipes. $300, Easter Sunday Raglan Club Inc. B U D G E T ASSISTANCE @ Raglan Community House. Appointments required. 8258142.

For Sale

KING SINGLE BED, wooden slat base with firm innersprung mattress. Mattress is 206cm x 106cm and base is 206cm x 110cm. Approx. 4 years old. Good condition, hardly used, $300. ph 825 0083 CURED BAMBOO FOR teepees,fences etc etc. 6m lengths $13, range of sizes, reasonable delivery fee. Ph 07 826 6853. F I R E W O O D MANUKA DRY summer price $100m3 Ring 825 0522.

DEEPFREEZE LARGE cabinet $100 ring Trev 825 6838 THE WOODYARD: DIY? Looking for something quirky? Recycled timber & upcycled items @ Xtreme Waste 186 Te Hutewai Rd C O M P O S T : Condition your soil – Quality nutrients for your garden. Bulk $35m3 and Bagged $8 @ Xtreme Waste 8250017 House For Sale

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

Flowers

Lilypot Florist * Fresh flowers * Send flowers * Potted plants

07 825 6847

2 Wallis Street

www.lilypotflorist.co.nz

Ashley & Co. fully restocked! New ‘SPELL’ from Bryon Bay is in !! + URGE & TOMS mens shoes + Best summer reads + so much more :)

UPPER WAINUI RD, 4bdrm house with sleepout. Nice tidy home with small ocean views. $475,000 Ph 825 7951 For Hire

Raglan Adult Weight Management Skills Improve your Group

paddle power!

starting Sport Tuesdays specific personal February 11th, 6-7:30pm. training & classes; Learn new skills to stop that focus over on strength eating.& cardio. $40 per 90 minute session.

Whale Bay Contact registered Fitness Studio psychologist & obesity expert Heidi Douglass Call Tom,Dr.825 0404 to reserve your place at

www.whalebayfitness.com 022 012 3781 or

One hour cardio/strength focus. Mon-Thurs, 6-7pm Fri, 11am-12 Must Pre-Book, max 3 per class.

Whale Bay Fitness Studio Call Tom, 825 0404

www.whalebayfitness.com

drheididouglass@gmail.com.

SAT 18 JAN @ YOT CLUB, The MOA ,plus guests On this Day . Funk and rock Free entry SAT 18 JAN @ VALENTES, Bernie Griffen & the Flaming Pearls, wild western blues folk sounds $10. SUN 19 JAN @ YOT CLUB, Sunday Session Jamin-I with special guests King Macka, Dub

Garage Sale

MASSIVE GARAGE SALE

5+ families combine to sell their wonderful ‘treasures’ 11a Norrie Ave Raglan Sat 18 Jan 8am - 12pm If you want to set up a table ring Angela on 027 285 6968 To Let FULLY FURNISHED upstairs unit, central. Great water views, walk to town. Long term. Ref’s required. $220 P/w. Call 02102354943.

1BDRM FLAT, very close to town, water views from lounge & courtyard, $180pw. Ph Karen 021 760 Commercial To Let 468 INDUSTRIAL COSY 2 BDRM YARD FOR RENT. COTTAGE, easy Could add building walk to town/wharf, if required. Contact great water views, Bob, 021 825 869. available now. Ph C O M M E R C I A L Karen 021 760 468 LEASE 300sqm, High Stud New, email: SUNNY 3 BDRM Central, sheryl.ker@xtra.co.nz HOUSE. warm, heat pump, Garage Sale basement garage, 40 UPPER WAINUI great views, church Rd after 9am, Sat neighbours. Refs 18th Jan. Children’s required. $350 per Clothes, toys and week. Ph:8255122. household items. BOUNCY CASTLE: great entertainment for the kids, call Vicki 8257575

TRX Circuit Classes

Terminator and Greg Churchill, Free from 420 $5 after 9pm $5 Coronas from 5 - 6.30pm Bing King cooking in the yard WED 22 JAN @ YOT CLUB, Jonah Lake acoustic surf reggae THUR 23 JAN @ YOT CLUB, Ocean Full of Fins, Canadian Rock Reggae Free entry support All the wrong reasons & Freaky Meat.

Services Offered BABYSITTING SERVICE Available, experienced ECE teacher, rates negotiable, call or text Ashleigh 022 692 7350 Situations Vacant CHEF/COOK REQUIRED at Orca restaurant. Experience and Full time flexible, availability necessary. Apply in person at Orca. AFTER-HOURS C L E A N E R required for the local Childcare centre. Email raglanchildcare@ actrix.co.nz or phone 8250442.

Lost LONGBOARD IN BOARD bag, grey Camenzind, Tues 14 Jan morning between town and Whale Bay olease ph 021 121 7362.

Public Notices

R A G L A N CALEDONIAN SOCIETY & Highland Pipe Band Reveal your Annual General inner abs! Meeting. Tuesday training2014, and 21 Personal January classes that focus on core 7.30pm, Raglan strength and cardio. Fire Station Lounge, For all ages, fitness levels. Wainui Road, Whale Bay Raglan. Fitness Studio “THANK YOU.” Call Tom, 825 0404 GALS ‘N’ www.whalebayfitness.com GURNARD Fishing Competition. To all our supporters, sponsors and participants, THANK YOU - the event was a huge success yet again. Graham Hubert.

Public Notices

RAS YEAR 5&6 Camp Fundraiser B A M8 Raffle -: Drawn by Raglan Need Police DON’T H8 new winner The Kirby Raglan Violence inspiration for your Prevention and Awareness Family.fitness goals? Personal training using cool equipment; TRX & Crossover trainers, balance boards and balls.

RAGLAN RUGBY SPORTS CLUB Fitness Studio TRAINING MUSTER Call Tom, 825 0404 Whale Bay

www.whalebayfitness.com Starts Wednesday 22nd Jan 6pm @ Rugby Grounds

Any queries contact: Rob 021 027 305 44 Or John 825 0484 Everybody welcome AREA SUPERVISOR WANTED RAGLAN

Notice of Hearing

PMP Distribution onethat of NZ’s mostwill established Notice is hereby is given a Hearing be companies which is responsible the distribution held in Committee Rooms 1 & 2,for District Office, Galileo into Street, Ngaruawahia commencing at of 15 circulars letterboxes. 9.00am on TUESDAY 21 JANUARY 2014.

WeThe arepurpose lookingof forthe a well organised person to Hearing is to hear and manage ofto advertising material decidethe on distribution an application operate a homestay andaccommodation local newspapers to household letterboxes facility for a maximum of 22 in theguests area. The role includes supervising being and an ancillary court yard café and utilising the existing building at 40 team and 40A Norrie Avenue, responsible for a small of deliverers. Raglan.

This is a small part-time contract position which could This notice is given under section 46 of the particularly suit residents to supplement their Local Government Officiallooking Information and Meetings income as you are able to coordinate the majority of Act 1987. your work from home as well as being able to have theGopportunity to continue or apply for work in J Ion other fields. Chief Executive You will492 need 0800 452a suitable vehicle, mobile, computer www.waikatodistrict.govt.nz with internet access and be able to provide shortwww.facebook.com/WaikatoDistrictCouncil term undercover storage.

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This Sunday 10 a.m. Vision Church Raglanwest

Courses, classes & workshops

If you are interested please text or email your name, address and phone details to Jenny on 029 979 3117 Situations Vacant Situations Vacant or email jenny.brown@pmplimited.co.nz

4 EASY WAYS TO PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED AD EMAIL your ad and contact details to: classifieds @raglanchronicle.co.nz PHONE our friendly staff on 07 825 7076

DELIVERERS WANTED RAGLAN Deliverers wanted for delivering Circulars in the Raglan area. There is a run available for immediate start or get your name on the list for the next available position. Please Text a message or email with your name, address and phone details to Jenny 029 9793117 or jenny.brown@pmplimited.co.nz

FAX your ad and contact details to 07 825 7078 CALL IN to our office on Wainui Rd, Raglan PRICING 80 cents per word (min. charge $8)

AREA SUPERVISOR WANTED RAGLAN PMP Distribution is one of NZ’s most established companies which is responsible for the distribution of circulars into letterboxes. We are looking for a well organised person to manage the distribution of advertising material and local newspapers to household letterboxes in the area. The role includes supervising and being responsible for a small team of deliverers. This is a small part-time contract position which could particularly suit residents looking to supplement their income as you are able to coordinate the majority of your work from home as well as being able to have the opportunity to continue or apply for work in other fields. You will need a suitable vehicle, mobile, computer with internet access and be able to provide shortterm undercover storage. If you are interested please text or email your name, address and phone details to Jenny on 029 979 3117 or email jenny.brown@pmplimited.co.nz

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Raglan Real Estate Ltd Licenced (REAA 2008)

AUCTION 31st January 2014 – 6pm, Ray White Office, 21 Bow St. Raglan AUCTION 31.1.14: 531 Wainui Rd

THIS REALLY IS “LIVING THE DREAM”

AUCTION 31.1.14: 36 Kaitoke St

This stylish and substantial home with a floor area of 312m2 is spread over 3 levels with 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and multi-level decking. You have a full kitchen on the top floor and a kitchenette on the 2nd floor, so set up to easily accommodate multiple families. Large double garage and situated on a 1017m2 section, the list goes on and on! Built to an extremely high standard and decorated with flare you will be amazed at all this fantastic home has to offer. Located only minutes to the beach and bays with beautiful sea and harbour views. Prior Auction offers OPEN HOME considered.

ID#RAG21716 AUCTION 31.1.14: 44 Wainui Rd

Quietly hidden down a waterfront street with great views of the Estuary and Mt Karioi is this lovely 2 storey home. The home is currently being used as one house but can easily be 2 flats, upstairs with open plan living and double bedroom, conservatory and water views. Downstairs open plan living, 2 bedrooms and sunny north facing deck. 812m² section with carport and off street parking. There is a boardwalk that you can walk all the way to the local school and easy walk to town. Not many like this, make your appointment to view this property today. Prior OPEN HOME Auction offers considered.

531 Wainui Rd Saturday 2pm

NO PLACE LIKE HOME

AUCTION 31.1.14: 51 Wallis St

• Open Plan Living - plus office area • Large Disabled Bathroom • Lock-Up Garage with 2nd Bathroom • Low Maintenance, fully fenced Prior Auction offers considered

OPEN HOME 44 Wainui Rd Sunday 1pm

OPEN HOME

ID#RAG21753

This exquisite new home has 3 double bedrooms plus ensuite in master. The lounge enjoys a rural outlook. A large double garage completes all the ticks. The grounds are a clean canvas just waiting to be developed. Situated in a cul-de-sac location just a walk to Cox Bay, the bus route to town and Hamilton. Walk in and enjoy!

SOLD 42a Wallis St

rates • This really is the good life - reap the benefits of the hard work done!

ID#RAG21722

ID#RAG21681

A HOME OF SUBSTANCE AND SUNSHINE $669,000

COSY & COOL $399,000 • 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!

The Golden Rule of ‘Buy Location’ could not be more appropriate for this 4 year old solid sand stone family home. This property ticks all the boxes, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms upstairs, and a self-contained 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, plenty of room for all the toys for active family living in Lorenzen Bay. Stop wishing and dreaming start living today. OPEN HOME

ID#RAG21728

IDRAG21726

5b Sunshine Rise Sat & Sun 2pm

ENJOY THE GOOD LIFE RIGHT IN TOWN $410,000

HARBOUR VIEW HONEY $422,000

• Situated in popular Raglan West • Solid home, 3 bedrooms plus sleepout/ rumpus • Huge master bedroom (could convert to 2 rooms) with it’s own bathroom • Internal access garaging plus carport • Fully fenced, private courtyard with enclosed spa • Great family home or 5 star beach bach

Tucked away is this quality built, excellently maintained 3 bedroom home. Drive up the driveway and be impressed. The living area opens out to sun drenched decking, capturing morning and afternoon sun. The location is excellent – close to bush lined board walk, estuary for close kayak access, walking distance to town and school. A very well OPEN HOME planted 1413m2 site. 19 Tutchen Ave

ID#RAG21662

ID#RAG21394

“LIFESTYLE BY THE BEACH” $559,000

Presented in top condition on a 3,775m2 section. This solid 3 bedroom home includes master with ensuite and walk-in wardrobe. Impressive with sumptuous space, timeless design and sleek modern décor. This home is designed to capture all day sun in a secluded setting. Featuring a double garage (131m2) and plenty of off street parking. Ideal for entertaining or family living including a generous lawn that adds to the indoor/outdoor flow. With Mt Karioi as a backdrop this rural setting is enjoyable. Take advantage of the summer beach life only minutes from the surf, beach and township. Location is key!

ID#RAG21285

OPEN HOME 445 Wainui Rd Saturday 11am

Sat & Sun 12pm

OPEN HOMES this weekend 18th & 19th Jan Saturday 11am – 445 Wainui Rd Saturday 12pm – 36 Kaitoke St Saturday 12pm -19 Tutchen Ave Saturday 1pm – 51 Wallis St Saturday 1pm - 57 Government Rd Saturday 2pm – 5b Sunshine Ave Saturday 2pm – 531 Wainui Rd

Sunday 12pm - 19 Tutchen Ave Sunday 1pm – 44 Wainui Rd Sunday 2pm - 5b Sunshine Ave Sunday 2pm – 8 Puka Place

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

51 Wallis St Saturday 1pm

BRAND NEW & AFFORDABLE $389,000

• 3 / 4 bedrooms • Situated close to wharf, just a minute to launch your yacht • Re-clad in weatherboard, a new garage and sleepout with bathroom have been added • Fitted with top of the line solar panels and inverter • Generate your own power and receive CASH back for the power not used • New water tank under concrete drive will save future water

REDUCED

TOO EASY - KEEP IT SIMPLE • 2 Double Bedrooms

NO MORE ELECTRICITY BILLS!!! $430,000

SERIOUSLY FOR SALE

36 Kaitoke St Saturday 12pm

ID#RAG21739

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 offers considered.

ID#RAG21770

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