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17th January 2013 -­ Issue #326

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Young Achiever: Indya Gibbs

Spreading her wings... Indya  Gibbs  has  lived  in  Raglan  dance  was.â€?  Yet  she  still  never Â

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all  her  life,  but  come  February  she’ll  imagined  she’d  go  on  to  study  it  at  be  packing  her  bags  and  heading  degree  level.  south  for  student  life  at  Wellington’s Â

“It  seems  a  bit  Fame!  I  thought Â

Whitireia.  Indya  has  just  been  about  going  to  Massey  and  doing  a Â

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accepted  into  the  school’s  Bachelor  of  Bachelor  of  Design.  All  through  high  Performing  Arts  programme,  a  move  school  I  studied  drama,  photography  she’s  both  excited  and  scared  about.  and  design.  But  now  I  can’t  see  myself  â€œTo  be  in  a  city  is  going  to  be  weird,â€?  doing  anything  else.  I  thought  do  my Â

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she  says.  I’ve  been  in  Raglan  since  passion  and  see  where  it  takes  me.â€? I  was  born.  I  don’t  know  anything Â

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else.  It’s  going  to  be  a  huge  learning  two-­hour  audition  in  front  of  a  panel  experience.â€?

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of  seven  judges.  â€œMainly  dance,  a Â

Contemporary  dance  is  Indya’s  bit  of  singing.  Heaps  of  things  we’d  passion,  and  the  three-­year  degree  never  done  before.  The  idea  was  to  course  she’s  about  to  embark  on  make  people  get  out  of  their  comfort  features  a  strong  contemporary  dance  zone.â€?

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are  ballet  trained,â€?  she  says.  â€œThat’s  IROORZHG ,QG\D ZDV WKH ÂżUVW DSSOLFDQW not  me.  When  I  dance  it’s  really  to  be  told  she  was  in,  although Â

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It’s  her  association  with  the  showcase  performance  is  scheduled  group  and  friendship  with  director  for  week  one.  â€œFull-­on  physical Â

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Patti  Mitchley  that’s  helped  develop  Raglan her  love  for  contemporary  dance.  WeatherMap - New Zealand weather forecasts “Patti’s  been  dancing  around  with  me  Kindergarten forever,â€?  she  says.  â€œIf  it  wasn’t  for  her  We Welcome all enquiries and enrolments We welcome all enquiries and enrolments for children 2 for Children 21/2 and over. 1/2 and over. We offer morning (8.30-12.30), afternoon We offer Morning or Afternoon sessions, (1-3) and ‘Kindergarten day’ sessions (8.30-3.00). We have IXOO\ TXDOLĂ€HG VWDII DQG D VDIH N]TTa Y]ITQĂ…ML [\INN IVL I [INM N]V TMIZVQVO MV^QZWVUMV\ fun, learning environment. 8VLQJ VRPH RI \RXU FKLOG¡V Âś IUHH KRXUV¡ DW .LQGHUJDUWHQ FRXOG PHDQ QR IHHV IRU \RX

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be  spending  the  summer  in  Raglan, Â

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working  in  Skoot  and  enjoying  some  downtime  before  life  gets  hectic.

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Raglan Weather & Tides

Check www.weathermap.co.nz for latest forecasts Forecasts Forecast generated on Wednesday 16 January Max Summary Wind Waves* Tides* Sun/Moon temp (C) (km/hr) (m) (High/Low) (Rise/Set) Fri

Sunny with rain

18

SW 35 am SW 35 pm

2.0

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03:30 09:30 03:50 10:00

am am R 06:22 am pm S 08:39 pm pm

Sat

Sunny with some cloud

19

W 20 am W 25 pm

1.7

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04:19 10:19 04:39 10:59

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Sun

20

SW 30 am SW 35 pm

1.6

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Showers with clear spells

H 05:19 am R 06:24 am L 11:19 am S 08:38 pm H 05:39 pm

Mon

Mainly fine with possible showers

20

S 20 am SW 30 pm

1.8

L H L H

12:00 06:20 12:30 06:50

am am R 06:25 am pm S 08:38 pm pm

Tue

Sunny with some cloud

20

S 10 am SW 20 pm

1.7

L H L H

01:00 07:30 01:30 07:50

am am R 06:26 am pm S 08:37 pm pm

Wed

Mainly fine with possible showers

21

W 15 am W 15 pm

1.9

L H L H

01:59 08:30 02:30 08:39

am am R 06:27 am pm S 08:37 pm pm

Thu

Sunny with some cloud

23

W 15 am W 15 pm

1.2

L H L H

02:49 09:20 03:20 09:30

am am R 06:28 am pm S 08:36 pm pm

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Hobbit movies an exciting journey for Te Mata local

The  new  movie  â€˜The  Hobbit:   An  itself.  But  he  had  a  mighty  sore  butt  the  Unexpected  Journey’  has  special  next  day,  he  reckons.  VLJQLÂżFDQFH IRU 7H 0DWD PDQ But  most  exciting  of  all  was  riding  0DUFXV 9HUQRQ 7RJHWKHU ZLWK as  a  double  for  two  or  three  dwarves  â€“  WKH ERRN RI WKH VDPH QDPH Âą JLYHQ and  even  playing  Gandalf  for  Sir  Ian  WR KLP E\ KLV NLGV IRU &KULVWPDV Âą McKellen,  who  had  a  few  horse-­riding  LW PDUNV D VSHFLDO SDUW RI KLV RZQ doubles,  in  one  scene  of  the  trilogy.  OLIH UHFHQWO\ DV D KRUVH WUDLQHU Marcus  isn’t  recognizable  â€“  even  to  DQG H[WUD RQ WKH VHW RI WKH ODWHVW himself  â€“  behind  the  mask,  beard,  hat  3HWHU -DFNVRQ WULORJ\ and  cloak  of  the  character  on  horseback.  Marcus,  who  runs  Magic  Mountain  But  he  says  doing  the  Gandalf  scene  horse  treks,  spent  a  year  down-­country  RYHU IRXU RU ÂżYH KRXUV LQ WKH 6RXWK recently  based  at  Titahi  Bay,  as  one  of  Island  more  than  a  year  ago  now  made  a  dozen  or  so  trainers  lucky  enough  KLP IHHO OLNH D ÂżOP VWDU to  work  with  70-­odd  horses  â€œWe  were  â€“  from  eight  to  18  hands  choppered  in  from  high,  he  says  â€“  at  nearby  south  of  Queenstown,  Pauatahanui.  over  a  couple  of  $QG RQ ÂłELJ ÂżOPLQJ mountain  ranges  to  daysâ€?  at  Stone  Street  Studios  some  valley  in  the  in  the  Wellington  suburb  of  middle  of  nowhere,â€?  Miramar  there  could  be  up  to  he  recalls. 30  people  getting  the  horses  â€œI  was  dressed  as  ready  for  a  scene,  explains  Gandalf  and  galloped  Marcus Vernon Marcus. my  horse  up  this  The  dwarves’  horses,  valley,  pretending  for  instance,  were  zipped  into  custom-­ to  talk  to  Radagast  (the  nature-­loving  PDGH PRKDLU FDVKPHUH RU JRDW ÂżEUH wizard)  on  the  way.â€? suits  which  wrapped  around  their  0DUFXV ZDV ÂżOPHG IURP WKH bellies,  legs  and  throats  with  extra  helicopter  at  different  angles  â€“  â€œbehind  padding  to  make  for  the  fat  and  hairy  me,  towards  me,  next  to  meâ€?. Hobbiton  horse.  â€œYeah  I  did,  that  day,  feel  like  a  On  hot  days,  adds  Marcus,  the  suits  movie  star,â€?  he  admitted  from  the  had  to  be  unzipped  to  cool  the  horses  comfort  of  his  armchair  at  home  in  off  between  scenes.  Houchen  Road  when  the  Chronicle  Marcus  was  also  used  as  an  extra  in  called  early  this  week.  â€œIt  was  the  trilogy’s  village  scenes.  He  recalls  awesome.â€? sitting  uncomfortably  â€œon  this  wooden  One  other  day  Marcus  felt  â€œpretty  plank  boatâ€?  for  about  four  hours  with  a  importantâ€?  was  when  he  was  choppered  pig  which  fortunately,  he  says,  behaved  to  Waiouru  and  around  Mt  Ruapehu Â

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checking  out  the  terrain  for  more  movie  scenes.  And,  later,  actually  galloping  by  Ruapehu  to  make  sure  all  was  ready  for  Gandalf. Another  highlight  saw  Marcus  put  in  charge  RI WKH ÂżOPÂśV DQLPDO GHSDUWPHQW IRU D IHZ GD\V in  the  absence  of  its  usual  head.  â€œI  had  to  make  sure  everything  was  in  the  right  place  at  the  right  time,  talk  to  the  directors  â€Ś  lots  of  responsibility  I  wasn’t  used  to. “It  was  a  pretty  good  job  alright,â€?  Marcus  says  of  his  time  in  the  industry,  which  started  back  in  October  2010  and  ran  till  Christmas  2011  but  with  both  summer  and  winter  breaks.  A  basic  wage  of  $1600  a  week,  plus  overtime  for  those  12-­hour  days,  made  it  â€œalrightâ€?  too  â€“  not  to  mention  being  put  up  in  a  plush  house  rent  free  by  Three  Foot  Seven,  the  company  behind  the  trilogy. Three  foot  seven,  he  adds,  is  the  size  of  a  hobbit. Marcus  â€“  who’s  only  now  free  to  talk  of  his  big-­screen  experiences  because  he  had  to  sign  a  FRQÂżGHQWLDOLW\ DJUHHPHQW Âą VD\V KLV NLGV DJHG nine  and  13  got  a  kick  out  of  seeing  their  dad’s  QDPH UROO LQ WKH FUHGLWV DW WKH HQG RI WKH ÂżUVW movie  when  it  was  released  last  month. And  if  he  ever  got  the  chance  to  be  part  of  D ÂżOP DJDLQ" +HÂśG WDNH LW KH VD\V ZLWKRXW D moment’s  hesitation. Edith  Symes

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Eclectic mix of shows coming to Raglan Raglan  musical  icon,  recording  &  viola  player  Julie  Pescud  &  legendary  producer  and  guitar  maestro  Dave  rhythm  section  Sid  Limbert  &  Bruce  Dennis. SAT  Feb  2  @  Raglan  Club  8.00pm.  $20  Maybee  is  bringing  a  series  of  shows  ($15  pre-­sales  &  members)  to  Raglan  this  summer. Â

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Dr.    Fiona  Bolden Dr.    Rebekah  Doran Dr.    Mike  Loten

Dave  is  musically  involved  in  all  the  upcoming  shows  and  these  gigs  are  essentially  â€˜warmup’s’  before  these  acts  perform  at  some  of  Hamilton’s  big  outdoor  festivals. These  shows  have  broad  audience  appeal  and  should  be  able  to  satisfy  the  musical  appetites  of  most  Raglan  residents  and  visitors  alike. See  below  for  show  details: THURS  22  Jan  @  Vinnies   8.00pm   $10.  The  Chaps:  Music  from  the  cowboy  lounge  -­  where  folk  &  roots  music  meets  swing  &  cabaret  â€œall  are  accomplished  multi-­ instrumentalists  with  excellent  voices  and  a  gift  for  harmonyâ€?  (Wellington  Evening  Post).  The  Chaps  have  ventured  out  from  their  base  in  Dunedin  to  venues  all  over  NZ.  They’ve  played  every  major  folk  festival  in  the  country  &  successfully  toured  Europe  2003  &  2006.  SAT  26  Jan  @  Vinnies  9.00pm  $10. Acoustic  Spirit:  â€œacoustic  landscapes  UDQJLQJ IURP WKH VRXO ÂżUH RI 6SDLQÂśV Andalusia  region  to  the  swampy  roots  music  of  the  American  south  &  Mississippi  Deltaâ€?.  Raglan  guitar  maestros  Dave  Maybee  &  3HWHU 6NDQGHUD MRLQHG E\ ÂľJ\SV\Âś ÂżGGOH

The  Legendary  Raglan  Mudsharks  are  back  again  for  their  annual  Mudshark  Monday  -­  this  time  however  it’s  on  a  Saturday  so  ¾IRUJHW WKH ZRUN WKH QH[W GD\ÂśV EOXHVÂś JUDE D SDUWQHU VKXIĂ€H RQ GRZQ WR WKH Club  and  boogie  the  night  away  with  the  full  vocal  crew  of  Midge  Marsden  (harp),  Sid  &  Fred’Mo  Limbert  (engine  room)  Dave  Maybee  (guitar)  Liam  Ryan  (keyboards)  Dave  â€œrock-­starâ€?  McCartney  (guitar)  Peter  Skandera  (harp)  Gary  Verberne  (guitar)  plus  special  guests  on  the  night  -­  boogie,  swing,  EOXHV URFNÂśQÂśUROO FRXQWU\ WKH\ GR LW DOO THURS  7  Feb  @  Yot  Club  9.00pm  $10 Bombay  Express:10-­piece  horn  based  lineup  driven  by  international  trumpeter  Mike  Booth  &  vocalist  Bryan  Bevege.  â€œBombay  Express  -­  the  drive  &  power  of  a  VWHDPLQJ ORFRPRWLYH WKH VW\OH ÂżQHVVH RI D 1st  class  buffet  carâ€?.  A  great  mix  of  â€˜Swing  &  Classic  Party’  from  Michael  Buble  to  Peter  Gabriel,  Frank  Sinatra  to  Dave  Dobbyn.  FRI  22  Feb  @  Vinnies  7.00pm  $10.  Mo  Ghra:  8-­piece  Celtic  showcase  featuring  vocalists  Celine  &  Samantha  Toner.  â€œMo  *KUD PHDQV WKH ÂľORYH RU ERQGÂś EHWZHHQ mother  &  daughter  -­  the  musical  context  VSDQV OLQNV EHWZHHQ WKHLU QDWLYH 6FRWODQG &  Aotearoaâ€?.   Warm-­up  gig  before  their  Hamilton  Gardens  Festival  concert  Feb Â

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Peter Skandera & Dave Maybee of ‘Acoustic Spirit’ 23  with  Peter  Skandera  (guitar),  multi-­ instrumentalist  Dave  Maybee,  Julie  Pescud  J\SV\ ÂżGGOH YLROD :HQG\ 7KRUQWRQ (keyboards)  plus  Sid  Limbert  &  Bruce  Dennis  (bass-­drums)  -­  this  early  evening  show  features  songs  from  their  new  album  â€œMo  Ghraâ€?  (recorded  &  produced  by  Dave  Maybee  at  Karioi  Sound,  Raglan)  and  prior  to  2013  international  performances  in  Australia,  Asia  &  China. Â

Bowlers well tested during Junior Champs

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Raglan  Bowling  Club  junior  singles  championships  took  place  last  weekend  in  sweltering  conditions  that  tested  the  stamina  of  the  competitors. Â

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Raglan,  Te  Kohao  Health Poihakena  Marae  216  Wainui  Rd,  Raglan  218 Monday,  Wednesday,  Friday  -­  Friday 9.00am  -­  4.30pm  Free  after  hours  telephone  triage  service  Phone:  (07)  825  0197  Fax:  (07)  825  0956  Email:  admin@tekohaohealth.co.nz Te  Kohao  Health  180  Dey  St,  Hamilton  Monday  -­  Friday  8.30  -­  5.00pm  Saturday  8.30  -­  12.00pm  Free  after  hours  telephone  triage  service  Phone:  (07)  856  1211 Dedicated in the memory of Dr Tom Ellison

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 The  green  played  beautifully  thanks  to  the  hard-­work  of  the  green-­keeping  team.   While  its  pace  was  not  as  fast  as  some  greens  in  Hamilton,  it  was  tuned  perfectly  to  the  playing  standard  of  our  local  bowlers. Winner  of  the  men’s  junior  title  Stan  Francis  had  the  hard  slog  of  playing  four  games  to  prevail  over  Des  Bishop  in  the  ¿QDO ZKLOH ZRPHQÂśV ZLQQHU 6XH 5XVVHOO played  the  best  of  three  against  Ashleigh  Jeffcoat. The  championship  also  saw  Eileen  6WHSKHQV XQGHUWDNH KHU ÂżUVW RIÂżFLDO GD\ DV D TXDOLÂżHG ERZOLQJ XPSLUH :HOO GRQH (LOHHQ Twilight  Bowls With  the  speed  January  seems  to  be  Ă€\LQJ E\ DW LW ZRQÂśW EH ORQJ EHIRUH RXU second  season  of  business  house  twilight  bowls  gets  underway  on  Tuesday  5  February  at  6  pm.   Last  season  21  teams  competed  and  we’re  hoping  that  all  these  teams,  plus  a  few  new  ones,  will  be  there  for  season  two.   ,I \RX ZDQW WR HQWHU D WHDP IRU WKH ÂżUVW time,  please  contact  the  bowling  club  and  leave  your  details  â€“  someone  will  be  in  touch  with  you.   Teams  returning  to  play  again  are  DVNHG WR SKRQH WKH ERZOLQJ FOXE WR FRQÂżUP their  entry.   Entries  are  $30  per  team  of  three  for  the  whole  season.   Ph:   825  8442. 6HH \RX WKHUH

Raglan analyst joins project tracking slum communities in Phnom Penh Helping develop a database in Phnom Penh may not be everyone’s idea of fun at a time when many Kiwis are still enjoying their summer holidays but for Raglan man Darryl Gillgren there are compensations – among them the Cambodian food and knocking back “the occasional cold Angkor beer”. Darryl Gillgren

The semi-­retired senior geographical information systems analyst embarked last week on a life-­changing

volunteer experience in Cambodia where he will use his professional skills on a project that assists urban communities at risk of eviction. During his 12-­month volunteer placement with Engineers Without Borders Australia he’ll be attached to local Cambodian organisation Sahmakum Teang Tnaut (STT), which advocates for slum dwellers and provides technical support in land rights issues. STT works with communities that have been evicted or are under the threat of eviction and helps

provide mapping, legal and other evidence of residents’ rights to the land. Since 1990 more than 100,000 people have been displaced through forced evictions in the area. Darryl’s role involves working on a database project that tracks all current and former urban poor settlements in Phnom Penh. His role includes developing the database that currently exists and training the local staff to maintain and update the database. This research and LQIRUPDWLRQ SURMHFW ± WKH ¿UVW of its kind in Phnom Penh –

allows STT to monitor urban change, track communities and access adequate information to advocate for their rights. Darryl is the third Engineers Without Borders volunteer to be placed with STT. Asked about why he signed up, he said: “I hope to build on and strengthen the relationships and understanding brought about by the involvement of organisations such as Engineers Without Borders with their partners in the developing world.” But he added: “Personally I am excited about living in

a different culture, learning a different language, and embracing the Cambodian food with the occasional cold Angkor Beer.” Engineers Without %RUGHUV LV D QRW IRU SUR¿W organisation with 10 years’ experience creating systemic change through humanitarian engineering. It works in partnership with communities in Australia and overseas, helping them access basic human needs such as clean water, sanitation and hygiene, energy, basic infrastructure, waste systems, information communications technology and engineering education.

Travellers Chair by Emma Brooks

This week we continue our occasional series that focuses on families that have chosen to make Raglan their new home.

When Keri Bolton-­Oetzel and John Oetzel relocated to New Zealand from the States, it was a move of many contrasts. The couple and their two boys, Spencer and Ethan, had been living in Albuquerque, New Mexico, but a desire for a slower way of life led them to swap the dry, dusty desert for the laidback lifestyle of Raglan. John, a professor in the Department of Management Communication at the University of Waikato, and Keri, a professor in psychology, made the shift nearly two years ago. Here’s their story: Why did you choose to live in Raglan? John: We were looking to leave Albuquerque. We decided to have me search for a job and there was an opening in Waikato. The more I found out, the more I liked it.

John and Keri Bolton-­Oetzel with sons Spencer and Ethan we moved here we were determined

How do you like to spend your

Keri: I looked at a map and found Raglan. I said, “When you go, see if it’s somewhere we could live.”

to make it different. I’m helping on free time?

John: When I came for an interview they brought me here. I knew Keri would love it.

-­Tainui College. I go in about once always outdoors. We like kayaking, a month and then work from home. paddle boarding, mountain biking

Keri: I was born and raised in Los Angeles. If I was going to move around the world, it was important to me to be around water. Is there anything you miss about life in the States? Keri: The only things I miss are family and friends. Our boys have a good relationship with my mum and her partner;; we Skype and send care packages. We’re fortunate to be able to travel quite a bit. I have two research projects in the States that I’m still working on, so we travel back for work and see family too. John: The green chilli of New Mexico. You have it in everything – pasta, burgers, veggie burgers. Do you feel you’ve achieved a better work/life balance since making the move? Keri: In the States we were both teaching full-­ time, involved in research and being parents. When

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¿JKWHU IRU DERXW D \HDU ± WKH\¶UH D Keri: They really do love it here. nice group of people. They’ve become quite engrained in Keri: We’ve met some really the community. Spencer does karate amazing people. I love the diversity at the Town Hall, they both play – there are so many different people soccer. They took a Surf Lifesaver here, everyone gets along and class yesterday. They were learning it’s friendly. It’s a really unique to boogie board and they rode a community for that. And the wave. Spencer said, “This is the geographic beauty;; the water, the funnest time I’ve ever had in my life” hills. Emma Brooks

RAGLAN Chronicle 5

Raglan accidents keep air ambulance busy

Meridian Te Uku Community Fund

The  value  to  Raglan  of  the  Westpac  Waikato  Air  Ambulance  was  underlined  last  week  when  the  familiar  red  and  yellow  chopper  was  called  out  to  accidents  here  three  times  in  only  two  days.

Meridian recognises the special contribution local communities make 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 will provide $120,000 to help community projects in this area over three years.

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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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RAGLAN Chronicle 7

Letters Dear  Editor, We  would  like  to  convey  a  BIG  THANK  YOU  to  Graham  Hubert  for  his  commitment  in  organising  the  "Inaugural  Gals  N  Gurnard  Fishing  Tournament",  which  was  held  at  the  Raglan  Club  last  Saturday  night. $OWKRXJK WKH ÂżVKLQJ FRQGLWLRQV GLG QRW IDYRXU XV ÂżVKRV RU VKRXOG WKDW EH ÂżVKHWWHV DQG ZH ZHUH unable  to  "Show  Our  Gurnard",  the  entertaining  â€˜Dry  Draw’  night  was  a  hoot.  Especially  with  the  innovation  of  "The  Cupboard"  and  challenges  like  "the  Gurnard  Grunt". It  was  great  to  see  so  many  local  and  visiting  lady  anglers,  who  had  gone  to  a  lot  of  effort  to  compete  for  the  "Best  Dressed  Team",   with  costumes  ranging  from  Cats,  to  gurnards,  to  pirates,  etc.  Our  team  have  already  started  to  plan  next  year's  costumes. 7KH ODGLHV GHÂżQLWHO\ VKRZHG WKHLU support  for  their  tournament! The  night  was  a  great  success  and  this  event  will  certainly  escalate  next  year.  Fingers  crossed  that  the  weather  will  be  on  our  side  in  2014. Thanks,  Graham,  for  introducing  this  tournament  to  Raglan  and  the  ladies  and  we  look  forward  to  seeing  you  in  your  PINK  SHORTS  next  year! Cheers,  The  Tutu  Girls,  Raglan To  the  Editor, The  article  on  the  Green  families’  camping  tradition  in  Raglan  mentioned  camping  at  Whale  Bay  and  brought  back  happy  memories  of  a  time  when  the  bay  was  one  of  the  most  popular  beaches  in  Raglan   due  to  the  foresight  of  our  tupuna  Riria  Rapana  Kereopa.  In  order  to  pay  her  rates,  Riria  established  21  year  leases  and  also  charged  people  to  access  the  bay  through  her  land.   One  of  my  jobs  as  a  child  was  to  take  my  turn  sitting  on   the  gate   collecting    2  shillings  from  cars   who  wanted  to   park  on  the Â

whanau  land  to  access  the  lagoon  for  picnics.       That  access  was  closed  tothe  public  in  the   mid  1960’s  when  our  uncle   Sam  Kereopa’s    stock  were  chased  and  injured,  and   people  began  to  leave  their  rubbish  and  disrespect  the  area.     On  Sunday,  current   descendants  of  Riria  Rapana  Kereopa  met  to  discuss  the  land,  its  past   and  its  future  and  decided  to  once  again  allow  the  public  access  on  a  trial  EDVLV DW $QQLYHUVDU\ ZHHNHQG -DQXDU\ ,I LWV ZHW WKH RSHQ GD\V ZLOO be  postponed  to  February  8  and  9.     For   a  fee  of  $5  per  car  or  $2  per  motorbike  or  walking  adult,  the  public  can  once  again  enter,  park  on  the  land  and  access  the  lagoon  and  the  Indicators  through  the  Rapana  Kawharu  Kereopa  land  at  46  Whaanga  Road.  The  gate  opens  at  8am  and  closes  at  8pm.   Money  collected  from  the  public   will  be  spent  on  weed  control  and   possibly  establishing  basic  toilet  facilities  as  there  are  currently  no  public  toilets  in  the  Whale  Bay  area.      Naturally  rules  apply  that  include  sticking  to  the  marked  tracks,   leaving  dogs,  drugs,  alcohol  at  home  and  taking  all  belongings  including  personal   rubbish  out  of  the  bay.   There  is  a  limit  to  how  many  cars  can  park  in  the  land  above  the  bay.   Once  that  is  reached  no  further  vehicles  will  be  allowed  in.  If  people  show  they  can  respect  the  place,  then  further  open  days  and  possibly  basic  camping  could  eventually  return  to  the  bay  alleviating  some  of  the  pressure  on  other  beaches  around  Whaingaroa.  Perhaps  the  Greens  may  want  to  take  the  opportunity  to  come  and  revisit  the  bay  and   introduce  themselves  to  Riria’s  descendants.  Angeline  Greensill,  Raglan

Cyclone a big blow to relaxing break in Fiji Five  nights  in  Fiji  to  get  away  from  the  madness  of  Christmas  turned  out  to  be  not  quite  the  relaxing  holiday  locals  Trevor  Vernon  and  partner  Janet  Scott  planned  when  they  booked  a  holiday  recently  at  what’s  billed  as  the  tropical  island’s  â€œmost  exclusive  seafront  resortâ€?. They’d  wanted  to  take  a  boat  trip  and  go  snorkeling  this  time  round  from  the  Sheraton  Denerau  Villas  where  they  were  staying  with  Trevor’s  brother  Bil  who  owns  â€“  and  leases  back  to  the  Sheraton  â€“  a  luxury  apartment  there. But  Mother  Nature  had  different  ideas  and  Cyclone  Evan  hit  Fiji’s  main  island,  on  which  Denerau  is  sited,  during  their  stay.   But  only  after  they’d  arrived  PLG 'HFHPEHU GLG WKH QLJKWPDUH WKUHH GD\ OHDG XS WR WKH FDWHJRU\ 4  cyclone  â€“  which  had  already  devastated  parts  of  Samoa  â€“  begin. “We  couldn’t  do  anything,â€?  lamented  Janet,  as  Fiji  prepared  for  the  predicted  onslaught  and  the  beautiful  weather  became  increasingly  violent.   â€œNothing  could  prepare  us  for  the  wind,â€?  she  recalled,  even  though  they  jokingly  compared  it  to  a  bad  day  in  Te  Mata  where  the  Vernons  farmed  for  years. “A  bit  warmer  I  think,â€?  she  added  wryly. The  cyclone  was  in  â€œfull  roarâ€?  and  the  noise  â€œhorrendousâ€?  when  the  trio  â€“  bored  from  another  day  FRQÂżQHG WR WKH LQGRRUV Âą PDGH their  way  one  evening  under  covered  walkways  from  their  villa  to  the  Sheraton  hotel  which Â

Storm damage from Cyclone Evan near the Sheraton Denerau had  generously  supplied  a  free  meal  in  its  ballroom.  All  they  wanted  at  the  time  was  pudding,  having  already  had  their  own  hot  meal  at  the  villa.  Bil’s  glasses  got  blown  right  off  his  head  while  walking  the  distance,  said  Janet.  â€œLost  forever!â€?  Trevor  lent  him  his  specs  which,  fortunately,  were  a  similar  prescription. And  by  the  time  they  were  ready  to  return  to  their  villa  â€œa  burly  Fijian  staff  member  was  detailed  to  hold  our  hands  tightly  to  escort  us  home  through  the  stormâ€?. Janet  also  remembers  their  ¿QDO GD\ LQ )LML Âą LQ WKH DIWHUPDWK of  the  cyclone  â€“  as  a  â€œfreakyâ€?  experience  with  a  complete  breakdown  in  communication.  No  power,  no  landline  phones  working,  no  cellphone  coverage  and  no  internet.  â€œWe  take  it  all  for  granted,â€?  she  says. And  to  see  the  damage  outside  the  security  of  the  Sheraton  buildings,  which  had  suffered  RQO\ VXSHUÂżFLDOO\ ZDV VREHULQJ

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“A  concrete  pathway  along  the  seawall  was  shattered  with  lumps  of  concrete  strewn  around  like  crooked  mosaic,â€?  said  Janet.  â€œAnd  water  had  spilled  over  WKH VHDZDOO DQG Ă€RRGHG QHDUE\ JURXQG Ă€RRU URRPV “But  it  was  the  trees  and  gardens  that  suffered  the  greatest  damage,â€?  she  says.  â€œHuge  trees  snapped  in  half  or  uprooted.  Palms  sticking  up  like  toothpicks,  devoid  of  fronds.  Paths  unpassable,  pools  of  vegetation.â€? Janet  was  amazed  though  at  how  staff  and  visitors  alike  set  to  work  immediately,  clearing  in  the  wake  of  the  cyclone.  â€œThey  took  WKH ELJ FOHDQ XS LQ WKHLU VWULGH ´ And  she  and  Trev  made  it  back  to  Raglan  barely  a  day  later  WKDQ SODQQHG FDWFKLQJ D Ă€LJKW almost  as  soon  as  Nadi  Airport  reopened. “It  was  an  interesting  experience,â€?  Janet  says  now  RI WKHLU LOO IDWHG KROLGD\ Âł:H were  very  lucky  to  be  in  secure  buildings  with  great  emergency  backup.  Many  Fijians  faced  this  in  less  secure  surroundings.â€?

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GRAZING WANTED for one or two competition horses and if you have accomodation for the responsible owner that would be excellent. Pls ph Jules 021 857 196.

RAGLAN SWIMMING CLUB HARBOUR SWIM TRAINING – commencing Wednesday 23rd January 2012. Wednesdays’ and Sundays’ 6pm – 7pm. Training sessions only for harbour swim (lane swimming), Raglan Area School Pool. $3.00 per swim or concession card (conditions apply) We would love to see you there. THANK YOU The Inaugural Gals ‘n’ Gurnard Tournament. To all our sponsors, supporters and participants, thank you. An RIĂ€FLDO DFNQRZOHGJHPHQW will follow in time to you. Saturday night was a great fun memorable event, enjoyed by all. We will grow this annual holiday event for next year and beyond. The Fishing Section. The Raglan Club Inc. CAR BOOT SALE Sunday, 20 January 2012. Raglan Club Carpark. 10am to 2pm. Site booking phone. Noleen 825 8521. Raglan Residents Ratepayers Open&Xmas Assn &. New Year

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“Koreans Share Great News� Shared Lunch Raglan Community Church 7 Taipari Ave Raglan West FISH FRYDAYS. Come down to Raglan Fish @ The Wharf this Friday, 4pm - close, for $10 Meal Deals!! (2 Gurnard and Chips) RAGZ HOLIDAY WEEK at the Old School- Sun, sea and smiles for kids. 21st to 25th Jan. Ph 825 0023 or email info@ raglanartscentre.co.nz MON @ THE RAGLAN CLUB. 500 cards, 1pm.

MONDAY, JANUARY 28TH. SUMMER WHARF FESTIVAL. Please join us down at Raglan Wharf for a fun family day! There ZLOO EH D NLGҋV ÀVKLQJ competition, live music, Vilagrad Wines, kayaking and paddle boarding rentals and lessons, spot prizes, specially priced meal deals, face painting, a moon cruise on the Wahine Moe and more! CARE & CRAFT Starting on Monday 4th Feb at the Union Church Hall, Stewart Street. 9.30 12pm. New members welcome. Transport available, ph Phyllis (825 8716) or Lilian (825 0118). ZUMBA! @ TE UKU HALL Monday 9.30am, Wednesday 6.30pm - ring/txt Sarah T for more info 825 5844 or 0272106784.

TUES @ RAGLAN CLUB -- Texas Hold’em 6.30pm. WED @ Raglan Club, Fun Quiz 6:45pm. RAGLAN RAMBLERS WEDNESDAY 16 JAN: NO MATTER Raglan Ramblers 9am FDU SDUN QH[W WR WKH ÀUH THE QUESTION, VIOLENCE IS station: Exploring the NEVER THE caves and sink holes ANSWER south of Lake Disappear where the Pakihi Stream Raglan Violence runs underground - bring Prevention and Awareness lunch.

THURS 17 JAN @ YOT Club, MARBLE SHEEP, Psychedelic Space Rock from Tokyo, Japan, with guests SUPERTURTLE, $10. FRI 18 JAN @ Raglan Club, WHO’S ASKING, 7.30 ‘til late. Members, guests DQG DIĂ€OLDWHG PHPEHUV DOO welcome. FRI 18 JAN @ YOT Club, Soul Singer LOUIS BAKER, tickets $10 @ dashtickets. co.nz, $15 on the door. SAT 19 JAN @ YOT Club, FASTER PUSSYCAT KILL KILL - Rock’n’Roll Trash

Garage, with SIXTYNINER - Hillbilly Stomp & Wierd Country, $10. SUN 20 JAN @ YOT Club, SUNDAY SESSION, Jamin-i, JSTAR (UK) & Fuzzbox. 4.20 - 10pm, FREE in the yard. Dj CHIMPSTER in da house from 10pm, Free Entry. TUES 22 JAN @ Old School Arts Centre. EOIN DUIGNAN, JON SANDERS & DAVE ALLEY, Irish musicians NZ Tour 2013 perform traditional & contemporary music from County Kerry and beyond! Doors open 8pm $15.

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For Hire FLOORSANDING EQUIPMENT for hire. Ph Raglan Flooring 825 8777. RAGLAN SCOOTER RENTAL, Hourly, halfday, full-day and weekly rentals. 50cc fully automatic. 0275460644. BOUNCY CASTLE, Great entertainment for the kids, call Vicki 825 7575.

GRAZING LAND FOR LEASE. Tenders are called for a 5 year lease of 6.9201 ha being part of the Te Uku Recreation Reserve located on S.H. 22, Ohautira Road, Te Uku. Period of lease 1/4/13 to 31/3/17. Expressions of interest to be made to Secretary Te Uku & District Memorial Hall Committee 3257 State Highway 23, R.D. 1 Raglan 3295 by 31 January 2013 or e-mail wjpwalters@slingshot. co.nz WARM, LIGHT FILLED TWO BEDROOM HOME to rent at Ruapuke for at least 9 months from February. Solar power and organic vege gardens. www.parito.co.nz Email: parito@clear.net.nz HOUSE TO RENT, 3 BDRM cottage, close to town, long term, refs required, $320 pw, ph Kyla 8250555 or 0273643111.

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Waikato District Council Fires in the Open Air Bylaw 2012

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Waikato District Council has reviewed its Fires in the Open Air Bylaw 2007 and the Franklin District Council Fires in the Open Air Bylaw 2008, and has undertaken public consultation with regard to a proposed Waikato District Council Fires in the Open Air Bylaw 2012.

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At its meeting held on 27 November 2012, the Council resolved to make the Waikato District Council Fires in the Open Air Bylaw 2012, to become effective from 1 February 2013. The Waikato District Council Fires in the Open Air Bylaw 2007 and Franklin District Council Fires in the Open Air Bylaw 2008 will be revoked on the day the new bylaw becomes effective.

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NOTICE OF UPCOMING HUI Cluster hui (Ngati Maahanga, Ngati Tamainupo, Tainui hapu) Saturday 26th January 2013 – 12noon (lunch provided).

Whaingaroa  ki  te  Whenua  (Kokiri  Centre)  Raglan. Feedback  from  hapu  as  to  progress. Waiata  booklet  â€“  please  bring  any  waiata  you  would  like  to  share,  in  particular  for  waiata  /  haka  tautoko  during  hearings. Any  issues  or  concerns.

Cluster hui (Ngati Maahanga, Ngati Tamainupo, Tainui hapu) Saturday 16th February 2013 – 12noon (lunch provided).

Mai  Uenuku  ki  te  Whenua  Marae,  Ohautira  Road,  Waingaro. Feedback  from  hapu  as  to  progress. Waiata/  Haka. Any  issues  or  concerns.

Cluster hui (Ngati Maahanga, Ngati Tamainupo, Tainui hapu) Saturday 23rd March 2013 – 10am (lunch provided).

Te  Kaharoa  Marae,  Aramiro. Feedback  from  hapu  as  to  progress. Waiata/  Haka. Any  issues  or  concerns. 1% YHQXH DQG GDWH WR EH FRQ¿UPHG

Please  rsvp  to  administration  manager  for  catering  purposes. For  apologies  or  for  a  copy  of  the  full  programme,  email:  Administration  Manager  @: tainuiawhirotrust@hotmail.com or  (07)  825  0259  Nau mai, Haere mai

TAINUI HAPU WAITANGI TRIBUNAL CLAIM. NOTICE OF UPCOMING HUI Sunday 20th January 2013 -­ 10am (lunch provided). Poihakena Marae, Wainui Rd, Raglan. Preparation  for  Whaingaroa  Harbour  Tribunal  Hearing. Oral  and  Traditional  report  â€“  chance  for  further  feedback  and  comments  from  those  who  requested  copies. Selection  of  tangata  whenua  witnesses  and  prepara-­ tion  of  briefs  of  evidence  commences. Waiata  /  haka. Friday 15th February 2013 – 7pm (6pm dinner provided). Poihakena Marae, Wainui Rd, Raglan. Preparation  for  Whaingaroa  Harbour  Tribunal  Hear-­ ing  continues. Meet  with  legal  representative  to  discuss  issues  and  directions. Finalise  tangata  whenua  witnesses  and  continue  preparation  of  briefs  of  evidence. Waiata  /  haka. Friday 22nd March 2013 – 7pm (6pm dinner provided). Kokiri Centre, Riria Kereopa Memorial Drive, Raglan Final  stages  of  preparation  for  Whaingaroa  Harbour  Tribunal  Hearing. Feedback,  discussions  and  direction  from  legal  representative. Finalising  tangata  whenua  briefs  of  evidence. Waiata  /  haka. Please  rsvp  to  administration  manager  for  catering  purposes. For  apologies  or  for  a  copy  of  the  full  programme,  email:  Administration  Manager  @: tainuiawhirotrust@hotmail.com or  (07)  825  0259  Nau mai, Haere mai

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Raglan Real Estate Ltd Licenced (REAA 2008)

AUCTION - Friday 1st February 2013 SP 5D\ :KLWH 2IĂ€FH %RZ 6W 5DJODQ Enter the Auction property address in either YouTube or Google for video.

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LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! ‡ Blank  canvas  of  over  3  acres  Â‡ Lovely  lifestyle  setting ‡ Views  of  inner  harbour,  surrounding Â

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NEW YEAR PURCHASER/VENDOR COMPETITION From 8th December 2012 all successful Purchasers and Vendors who have sold or are currently listed as at 6th December 2013 will qualify for the Competition Draw. 1st prize - $5000 travel voucher 2nd prize - $2000 travel voucher Special conditions apply.

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This  4  bedoom  home  has  it  all.   Modern  kitchen,  2  bathrooms,  large  mechanics  garage,  Great  parking  for  the  boat.   A  stream  meanders  through  the  native  wonderland.   A  playground for  the  whole  family.   Situated   on  4047m2  within  walking  distance  to  the  famous  Whale  Bay  left  hand  surf.  Great  ocean  views.  Prior  Auction  offers  considered.

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There  aren’t  many  in  this  price  range  that  are  as  recently  built  or  have  such  low  maintenance  features  making  this  perfect  for  renting  out  while  you  wait  for  the  capital  gain  -­  or  just  use  it  yourself  for  lazy  weekend  getaways  at  the  beach.   2  bedrooms,  open  plan  living,  heat-­pump,  single  garaging,  concrete  driveway  to  park  the  cars.  It’s  all  there  in  a  tidy,  affordable  package,  Prior  Auction  offers  considered.

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OPEN HOME Saturday  12pm 29  Opotoru  Rd

BEST BAR VIEWS -­ HOME & INCOME ‡ Prime  location  -­  2  separate Â

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EXCLUSIVE RETREAT ‡ Delightfully  presented  2  storey,  3  dble  bedroom  home +XJH SRWHQWLDO IRU IXUWKHU development  downstairs.  Quality  kitchen,  open-­plan  living  Breathtaking  views  of  harbour  and  Raglan  5  minute  boat  ride  to  your  dream  home  and  location 5  acre  site,  largely  native  bush  Prior  Auction  offers  considered

Saturday  11am 257a  Wainui  Rd

Solid  and  spacious  2  bedroom  home  ZLWK UG EHGURRP VOHHS RXW IRU extended  family  or  teenage  retreat.  Large  lounge  and  sun  porch.  Great  location  -­  close  to  water  access,  DPD]LQJ YLHZV RI 0RXQW .DULRL .DLWRNH DQG 5DJODQ +DUERXUV $SSUR[ 15  minutes  walk  to  CBD.  Double  basement  garaging  with  workshop  space.  Situated  on  large  809m2  section.  A  must  to  view! Prior  Auction  offers  considered.

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Sunday  1pm 39  Whaanga  Rd

One  of  Raglan’s  original  baches.  There  is  work  to  be  done  to  bring  WKLV ORYHO\ FKDUDFWHU ÂżOOHG EDFK XS WR standard.   Situated  on  level  corner  site,  short  walk  to  town,  water,  parks  and  the  new  wharf.   2  large  double  EHGURRPV SROLVKHG WLPEHU Ă€RRUV and  wood  burner.  The  vendors  instructions  are  clear,  SELL  MY  PROPERTY. Prior  Auction  offers  considered.

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PRIZED POSITION! Your  opportunity  to  secure  a  waterfront  property  in  a  popular  location,  tucked  away  on  a  rear  peaceful  freehold  site  (704m2).   Enjoy  the  summer  evenings  on  the  sun  drenched  deck.  2  storey  living  featuring  3  double  bedrooms  plus  ensuite,  2  living  areas.  Well  proportioned  154m2  Ă€RRU SODQ PRUH RU OHVV JHQHURXV OLYLQJ and  double  garaging.  This  property  boasts  superb  harbour  views  over  Lorenzen  Bay.  Jump  at  this  rare  opportunity  to  indulge  yourself.  Prior  Auction  offers  considered.

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OPEN HOMES this weekend 19th & 20th January Saturday  11am  â€“  257  Wainui  Rd

Sunday  12pm  â€“  21  Government  Rd

Saturday  12pm  â€“  29  Opotoru  Rd

Sunday  1pm  â€“  39  Whaanga  Rd

Saturday  1pm  â€“  8  Norrie  Ave

Sunday  1pm  -­  85  Lorenzen  Bay  Rd

Saturday  1pm  â€“  6  Tutchen  Ave

Sunday  2pm  â€“  4  Cambrae  Rd R

Saturday  2pm  â€“  6B  Primrose  St Saturday  2pm  â€“  44a  Cross  St

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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

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