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Raglan Captain Ray Brooking scores his final try in his last appearance at home for Raglan. Raglan won 33 to 12. Image courtesy of: Rob Kirkwood
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To the Editor I write to sincerely thank you and all your readers who provided support for and gave donations to the Flash a light for St John Appeal. St John is a charity and relies on public support to provide its wide range of ambulance services and community services across New Zealand. The flashing lights of St John ambulances are a familiar sign of help at medical emergencies and community events throughout New Zealand. Members of the public in this region recognised their role in helping us by symbolically ‘flashing a light’ for St John and making a donation. Thank you to everyone who braved the elements giving to and collecting for our street appeals around the region. Thank you also to our community partner ASB who provided so much support and the resources of their staff to help fundraise. I’d also like to acknowledge and appreciate our business supporters who contributed much to the success of our Appeal. Community support helps ensure St John can continue caring for your family members, colleagues and neighbours when help is most needed. Yours sincerely Eddie Jackson Regional Chief Executive Officer Midland Region
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Two-way council bid risky for Raglan - Storey That’s the dilemma Raglan Community Board chairperson, Peter Storey, says he’s facing in the wake of current Raglan ward councillor Clint Baddeley’s decision to contest both the local ward seat and the Waikato district mayoralty in this year’s triennial elections. After a six-year or two-term “apprenticeship” heading up the community board, Mr Storey’s keen to contest the ward seat and hopefully serve as a strong ally for Mr Baddeley – should the current deputy mayor as many expect win the mayoralty race – in representing Raglan’s interests. But either way, it’s a gamble. Mr Baddeley can’t be mayor and councillor even if he were to win both jobs, and under local government rules the ward councillor spot would go to the next highest polling candidate. Mr Storey says his dilemma is that if he throws his hat in the ring for ward councillor, then as a similar-leaning candidate he may well take votes away from Mr Baddeley whether or not the Waikato district votes him in as successor to retiring mayor Peter Harris. And that potentially splits the vote and opens the way for a third, possibly less proven candidate to take the ward seat. “If I stand against Clint I’ve got to fight him,” points out Mr Storey.
But staying out of the ward councillor race holds even lesser appeal because if Mr Baddeley is voted in as mayor then it’s a certainty a new, less experienced face – however capable the candidate – will represent Raglan district around the council table at Ngaruawahia. With just five weeks to make up his mind before the closing of candidate nominations – which open at the end of next week – Mr Storey admits he’s “perplexed” on which way to go. “Neither of us has any personal agenda,” insists Mr Storey. “We’re both about Raglan.” He concedes though that Mr Baddeley has political aspirations, and sees him as a sitter for the mayor’s job given he’s done the “hard yards” on council and in other community roles. But he says that while it would be fantastic if Raglan could have the benefit of two voices in council – something it has “never ever” had – in a worst-case scenario everything the pair have achieved in the past six years could get “blown out the window”. He says their “good working relationship” has seen completion of major developments such as Raglan’s new rugby complex and tennis courts, upgrades in town and at Manu Bay, and – as Mr Baddeley pointed out in a full-page Chronicle advert last week urging “two ticks for Clint” – the push for a structure plan that “preserves the character of Raglan for the future”. Mr Baddeley would not be drawn
this week on the quandary other than to emphasise “I’m for mayor” and that it was in itself a “big undertaking”. The two-term councillor did add however that if not voted in as mayor then “I still obviously want to represent Raglan (as ward councillor)”. One of his main rivals for the mayoralty is expected to be three-term councillor Allan Sanson, a beef farmer who represents the Whangape ward. Meantime the highest polling community board candidate last time round, barrister Leanna Darby, says she won’t be standing again. While it’s been an enjoyable if at times “frustrating” three years, she says, the timing of the monthly meetings is “awkward” for working people. Raglan’s is the only community board in the Waikato district to have afternoon rather than evening meetings, which she says is not conducive to attracting a cross-section of the community to “put their hands up”. The board needs a change and to represent “all different groups”, she adds. Fellow community board member, Terry Gibbs, of Whale Bay, is another who won’t be seeking another term, and it is understood the timing of meetings is a factor too in his decision. • Candidate nominations close on August 20, and the full candidates list will be released five days later. The elections are by postal voting, and run from September 17 to October 9.
The new building design presented by Raglan businessman and builder Mark Mathers is of a similar size and character to the original wharf complex destroyed by fire on 13 April this year. Waikato District Council Chief Executive Gavin Ion, said that now the Waikato District Council has finalised the insurance claim and approved the building, the next steps are to finalise consultation on the wharf structure itself.
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“We are now investigating whether we can build in stages, so that we can get this building completed sooner rather than later,” he said. The Raglan Wharf project is now being reviewed by external consultants and contractors. Once this step in the process is complete Council will seek resource consent, confirm the building schedule and announce a timeframe for the completion of the replacement wharf building.
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“Our aim has been to replace the building, ensuring it will make the most of the potential already invested in the wharf area. However our issue now is the condition of the wharf structure. The original section of wharf structure that was built in the early 1900s requires attention and plans to improve the condition of the wharf have been brought forward.
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Design approved for new Raglan wharf building A design for a new purpose-built building for Raglan’s iconic wharf has been approved.
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Karate kids take titles at NZ champs Two Raglan teens struck a double blow for local sporting talent recently when they took out titles at the Mas Oyama national kyokushin karate championships in Wanganui.
Brooke Bowes, 16, and Ra Higgins, 18 – who both began karate classes in Raglan as youngsters but only picked it up again in the past year or two – each won their Colts open division and the duo are determined now to continue with their twice-weekly classes in the town hall right through to achieving coveted black belts. For Brooke, who’s a yellow belt with black tip, it’s the fitness and safety side of the ancient Japanese martial art which keeps her coming back for more. “I know how to look after myself,” she reckons. The Raglan Area School year 12 student admits the competition was “scary” but says it was all worthwhile after one fight and two re-matches saw her become a national titleholder. Ra, a blue belt and until recently a Raglan Area School year 13 student, was just “happy with myself” for achieving the title. “I love the discipline (of karate),” he says, adding that he can’t wait to get home after a hard day’s work with Waikato
Animal Health Column For Raglan People + their Pets
Ask the Anexa team:
Each month a member of the Anexa team answers readers’ pet related issues. e-mail yours to: info@raglanchronicle.co.nz
cat is going bald on her hind legs. Should I be concerned? Q: My B. Morris you should be concerned. The most common causes A: Yes could be a hormonal imbalance or physcogenic alopecia
(compulsive obsessive disorder) where the cat continually over grooms an area perhaps due to stress. Another feline baldness condition is Eosinophilic Granuloma Complex – an allergic condition of the skin often accompanied by scabby areas. Or perhaps it could be a simple case of mites or a flea allergy. When in doubt get it checked out!
have a Burmese cat that insists on yowling every mornQ: We ing at around 6.30am. It’s really loud and very annoying (I
feel sorry for our neighbours!). He does it at other times as well – such as meal times. Is there anything we can do or can we train him out of this? Chisholm Family
Brooke Bowes with her trophy
Scaffolders and head off to the regular Monday and Wednesday classes. He’s looking forward to another fight in the Davies tournament in Hamilton come November. As a youngster, adds Ra, “I didn’t really understand it (the art form)”. But now, he reckons, he’s hooked. Besides the local classes, Ra takes on his own personal training with mentor and “role model” Jonathan Rickard – one of three black belts in Raglan who have achieved the rare status of practising kyokushin karate for
more than two decades in the one dojo or training place. Jonathan’s father Pablo – who set the local classes up –and Josh White are the other black belts. It takes at least five years of training to add successive dans or levels to a black belt, says Pablo who is a fourth dan, followed by Jonathan, a third dan and Josh, a second dan. Craig Murray, a brown belt from Raglan, also competed at the national champs and was up against top fighters in the mens open division. Edith Symes
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cats are extremely loyal and do not like being left A: Burmese alone or ignored, by nature they are very vocal particularly
when they are hungry or bored. If left alone for long periods of time they can become quite destructive so ensure that they have plenty of toys to amuse them. As most cats are nocturnal I suspect that the early morning yowling is a way of telling you its time to rise and shine! Don’t make eye contact with your cat when its being demanding and reward it with pats or cuddles when its being quiet, and remember cats do know the meaning of the word NO!
Anexa News Update A ‘guide’ for caring for your older pet
Older pets make wonderful companions – years of loyalty and being part of your life plus a certain attitude that only experience and time can bring. But with increasing age also come some changes in health. These conditions need to be recognised and treated early to maintain optimum quality of life and levels of comfort for your pet. Many problems can occur with any type of animal at any age, but some of the more common symptoms to look for in the older age bracket include: Increased thirst: This can occur with kidney failure, liver disease, diabetes, hormonal disorders and some cancers, and usually require blood test for a diagnosis. Coughing and reduced exercise capacity: These can occur with heart disease, diabetes, lung problems and often require x-rays to Not all foods created equal so make sure your pet gets the best diet possible! distinguish andare treat appropriately. As vets we cannot the importance of good nutrition for your Bad breath: This emphasise is usuallyenough due to the accumulation of plaque and pet, toon ensure health. needtoto be to theasspecifi c needs of your tartar the good teeth, andDiets needs betailored removed it can affect the pet toofensure they lead healthy health the whole bodyaas well aslife. the mouth. There are many reasons why you should consider feeding pet with pet food Toileting difficulties: Urinary incontinence andyourconstipation are purchasedcomplaints from your vet. frequent in older animals and can usually be managed very well. Advice: Your pet’s dietary needs may change as they grow and age. Your vet/ vet Limping and commonly occur arthritis nurse can offerstiffness: advice onThese the best nutrition for all lifewith stages of your of pet.different joints, and with today’s medications we can control this potentially Range: problem. Vet-Only pet food offers a wide range of special diets, such as oral care, crippling weight loss and hairball control. Weight and appetite changes: These problems can signify the onset of dogs haveand different nutritional needs than smaller a Tailor-made: number of Large-breed different problems, for the best chance of success, dogstoand therefore need different diet formulations. Breed specific foods are need be investigated early. formulated to help control‘geriatric or preventscreening’ some of the typical health of We commonly perform blood tests forproblems our older each breed. Your vet also has access to prescription diets designed for specifi c patients, often at the yearly vaccination and check up, as a routine health on conditions. check some the more common problems. Please feel free to discuss concerns with us.food is highly digestible – therefore less Much your less particular mess to clean up: Quality
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The link between good nutrition and health is well proven in humans and animals, so you want to feed the best food you can to your pets. We believe feeding a top quality veterinary diet will result in a longer and better quality life for your pet. If you are in doubt about the quality of the diet your pet is receiving, come and see us. We can advise on the best diet for your pet’s health.
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Possum control on Karioi
Update #6 – Winter 2010
What’s haPPeneD
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Following months of planning and consultation, and a delay due to unsettled weather, the Karioi possum control operation was completed successfully by the contractor EcoFX Ltd on
EcoFX Ltd recruited four local Raglan residents to assist with ground control in the Wainui Stream catchment. One of the four, Thomas Lord, a resident and part-owner of Te Iwi Tahi private block, was contracted to apply 1080 in the Wainui catchment. “I really enjoyed the work and while I would rather use traps, after spending the day crawling through thick undergrowth and climbing the steep terrain, I can see why you would use 1080 bait up there.”
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public conservation land on Karioi by the Department of Conservation (DOC) private land surrounding the north of Karioi by Environment Waikato.
Ground application team from left to right: Sandy Lord, Thomas Lord, Te Kahu Williams, Xavier Grey
The ground application team was transported to the summit of Karioi by helicopter early on the morning of June 16 to follow pre-determined GPS track lines, applying bait by hand as they progressed down the maunga.
On 16 June, 1080 bait was aerially applied over the two aerial sectors of public conservation land, completing the aerial component of the operation in four hours. On the same day, ground treatment teams spent many hours hand-laying bait in the Wainui Stream catchment. Work by EcoFX Ltd on northern private land using ground methods has taken a number of months. Work around the southern flanks of Karioi by Ritchie Trappers Ltd will continue for several more weeks.
Why control Possums on Karioi?
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keep their dogs out of areas where 1080 is used use a muzzle or keep salt/emetic pills on hand if taking dogs into an area where 1080 has been used in the past four months. Dog owners within the operational area were advised to contact DOC for a muzzle for their dog.
Owners were also advised if suspecting a dog had been poisoned, to induce vomiting immediately by administering one tablespoon of common salt (mixed with water or thrown on the back of the dog’ s tongue) and to contact their local vet. Brodifacoum poisoning can be treated with vitamin K but there is no antidote for cyanide or 1080 poisoning. DOC worked with neighbouring farmers to prevent the exposure of stock to toxins during the pest control operation. However, even if livestock consume non-lethal quantities of 1080, it is quickly eliminated from tissue with no lasting effects.
Photo: Nga Manu Images
Monitoring indicated possum numbers had increased significantly since the 2004 pest control operation. Possums are a threat to plants and native animals on the mountain. Possum numbers increase rapidly. The more possums, the quicker the population will build to a point where they impact markedly on native plants and animals.
Protecting your Pets anD livestocK Dogs are amongst the most sensitive animals to 1080. Prior to the possum control operation, dog owners were advised to
Several days before possum control work started on Karioi, a farm dog showing symptoms of poisoning was admitted to the Raglan Vet Clinic. The dog was euthanized after attempts to stabilise the animal failed. While cause of death remains unknown, no 1080 was detected in the tissue sample sent for analysis.
carcass monitoring Possum numbers on Karioi prior to 16 June 2010 2004 5% residual trap catch index directly after pest control
2009 11% residual trap catch index 5 years after pest control
A residual trap catch index (RTC) gauges the quantity of a pest, such as possums. A lower number indicates fewer possums and that control has been more successful. The index comes from the number of possums caught per 100 traps set.
oPerational successes Two weeks after the possum control operation was completed, independent monitoring by Qualmons Ltd showed possum numbers have fallen from the 11 per cent residual trap catch RTC noted above, to 1.06 per cent RTC on public conservation land, significantly below the 3 per cent target threshold. Monitoring also showed an impressive reduction in rat density from 87 per cent to zero. These significant results will greatly benefit and enhance the flora and fauna on the public conservation land.
Poisoned carcasses may possibly be found outside immediate treatment areas (for example, during a major flood event). Cats and dogs are susceptible to accidental poisoning if they eat the carcasses of poisoned rats, possums or the poison baits. The risk remains until the carcasses have rotted away. A possum carcass and small quantity of bait has been placed in a cage at two separate locations on the mountain. These will be monitored over the next few months until decomposition is to the point where there is no longer a risk and the caution period will be lifted.
community suPPort The Department of Conservation, Environment Waikato and EcoFX Ltd wish to thank the Raglan community and surrounding landowners for their support leading up to and during this operation. “I am greatly encouraged by the support and understanding of the Raglan community who identify with our need to control pests on this significant piece of public conservation estate,” said Matt Cook, Waikato Area Manager, Department of Conservation. “I guess we all have the same aim in mind, it just depends on how we achieve that goal and these results are very satisfying”.
Environment Waikato control work on private land on the northern slopes has also been monitored and has achieved 1.33% RTC.
Water monitoring A water sample was taken from the Wainui Stream on 16 June by Food and Environmental (2004) Ltd. The sample, taken fifty meters upstream of the last residence on Waikui Road found no trace of 1080 in the water.
Further inFormation
Websites
Department of Conservation Matt Cook, Waikato Area Manager 07 858 1000
www.doc.govt.nz/1080 www.1080facts.co.nz www.npca.org www.lincoln.ac.nz/1080
Environment Waikato’s freephone 0800 800 401
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Junior rugby players making their mark Four of Raglan’s junior rugby players have recently been selected to play in representative rugby teams.
From L to R: Oliver Parrott & Josef Meek (tackling). Image: I Moon
In the under 45kg category Josef Meek and Oliver Parrott were selected to play in the Goord Cup tournament, held in Ngaruawahia at the end of June. The boys played for the Western Greens and placed second in the tournament. As a result of his performance on the pitch
Josef was selected to go on to play in the Bowers Cup and is now training regularly in Hamilton.
In the under 55kg category Braden Shilton and Mornè Rossouw were selected to play in the Gwynne Shield tournament, which kicked off on 4 July at Hautapu. The boys played games throughout last week for the Panthers and placed seventh overall in the tournament. Emma Brooks
Braden Shilton & Mornè Rossouw- selected to play in the Gwynne Shield tournament
Good news for Raglan children
Back to school next week also means exciting things for the kids starting up at the Old School.
First of all two classes from the NanaTech series – learn to make your own unique doll clothes with Lin Van Craenenbroek starting Monday 19 July, 3.30–5pm, or Kids do Knitting with Margaret Bogiss starting Wednesday 21 July, also 3.30-5pm. Classes last for 8 weeks, time to make some really worthwhile items, cost only $5 per session. (NanaTech? – the wonderful traditional skills that we once learned from our nanas and granddads who, in today’s world, don’t always have the time or opportunity to pass these on.) If sewing or knitting Lin’s teddy makeover are not your thing, Susanne
Giessen-Prinz is offering a 9 session after-school clay class for children with the main feature the making of gorgeous pottery lanterns. Class starts on Wednesday 26 July at 3.30pm, $49 for the whole programme. Call the Old School to book a place in any of these classes – 825 0035 or email jacqueline@raglanartscentre. co.nz Meanwhile the Monday night adult NanaTech classes are going well and proving both worthwhile and enjoyable – no less than 18 people signed on for the first session about food that can be foraged from the garden and beyond. Next Monday find out about making your own lactobacillus fermentations such as yoghourt. Karma Barnes weekend workshop on felt mask making takes place this weekend, while movie fans have a treat in store on Sunday with the feature Coco Chanel and Igor Stravinsky showing at 4pm and 7pm. All at the Old School – see the website at www.raglanartscentre.co.nz Judith Collins
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Raglan sides in rugby final Calling all supporters, whanau, ex players, future players, friends, sponsors and interested bystanders.
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The place is Pirongia at 1pm Saturday 17th July to cheer on our senior teams and show our support for our Town and District Rugby Club when we take on two very strong teams from another proud Country Club with a long history like ours. Last year we beat them in the final here at home and they are still smarting about that one, lets make it two in a row and send off our Captain Ray Brooking with a flourish in his last game before retirement. Winning the respective semi finals our two teams had very different hurdles to overcome. First up the Bs were away to Kereone at Morrinsville. For the first time in many years we were able to send off a full contingent of players ,reserves and supporters which is indicative of the strength and depth of the club this year. This game took a lot of winning with Raglan not looking too good on the scoreboard at 18 to nil down.
Big efforts from the boys and some well timed tactical substitutions during the second half turned the tables on a confident Kereone and out scoring the three tries to two with two converted made it 19 to 18 to us and a jubilant busload made it back to Raglan to cheer on the As playing against Frankton. Well done the Bs you have done yourselves and the Club proud. One more to go, we know how tough Pirongia are going to be, especially since just beating them earlier in the season. Now is the time to cement the 2010 senior Bs record in the books for all time. At home to Frankton the A team stamped their mark on this game right from the kick off. The whole team went well and dominated the first half with a determined defence and showed confidence and flair on attack to lead 21 to nil at half time. During the second half things went a bit wrong and instead of pressing on we let Frankton back into the match and they capitalised by scoring twice. The boys got their act together again to put more points on the board and a well
taken quick tap from player coach Noel Barber and two crisp passes on the blind side led to a very popular try to Captain Ray Brooking (see cover photo) in his last game on home soil, subsequently taking the score to a comfortable 33 to 12 . This was a good performance in a must win semi final, but we did not leave our best game on the field, although I feel Frankton were up to their old spoiling tactics and perhaps short circuited our flow somewhat. This year’ team is certainly capable of even better than this. An all out effort against stronger opposition in the final will be the telling as to who the champion side will be, as Raglan defend the Mooloo shield against Pirongia who are deserved home finalists and who haven’t won the title for ten years. Lets get over there and cheer for our boys on Saturday,Pirongia will have a big crowd, but This year’s Raglan team have earned our support and would love to see and hear a large Whaingaroa contingent at the game.
Parents in the community are invited to Raglan Area School next Tuesday afternoon for a presentation on the New Zealand-wide ‘P’ epidemic. The MethCon presenters – led by well-known and expert commentator
Mike Sabin – specialise in providing communities with the knowledge and skills to help in making informed decisions about methamphetamine and other drugs. It’s a “community issue we all need to be expert about,” says school deputy
principal Marlene Smith who invites parents to any of the free sessions, either in the hall at 1.20pm (year 9/10 students) and 2.05pm (year 11/12/13 students)or in the staffroom at 3.15pm.
Robert Kirkwood
‘P’ presentations at school
Tips for keeping Winner of raffle warm in your delighted house this winter Space heating accounts for 25% of annual electricity use in New Zealand, and with the current economic climate few of us can afford to waste our incomes on ineffective heating.
These tips and others come from the government agency E.E.C.A and can be found on their website: www.eeca.govt.nz • Only heat the room you are in, shut doors to cold parts of the house. • Put on warmer clothes. • Close the curtains as soon as the sun goes down to keep the free heat in. • Block up unused fireplaces and chimneys to stop the warm air being sucked out. • Check windows and doors and stop draughts. Whaingaroa Affordable Housing Trust (WAHT) has two copies of the video “Tips for an Energy-Wise House” for you to borrow. This short video will show you how to save on electricity costs. One will be on loan from the Community House and the other from Ken and Julia Brown at 59 Wainui Road. In conjunction with WAHT Ken and Julia distribute curtains for the Free Drapes for Cold Houses Programme. If you would like us to help you create a warm zone in your house with winter drapes phone Ken or Julia at 825 8028
Anne Wells is the delighted winner of Susan Flight’s charming clay sculpture ‘Sing true for time is short’, two banjo players astride a large bull. The piece was raffled at the recent exhibition of work by artists associated with Susan’s Mountain Dreaming workshop, with proceeds - $296 - going towards the purchase of equipment for the Clay Shed at the Old School Arts Centre. Judith Collins
•This Sunday –Worship 10am. Meet young family bound for India to save women from slavery to sex industry.
All welcome
At 59 Wainui Road Ken Brown
Ph 825 8028
•Mondays, prayer for Raglan. 10.30am, 29A Cliff St.
SAYA ORGANIC SKINCARE PARTIES gather some friends togetherPh Lorraine or Sophie 825 8266 email lorrainevh@xtra.co.nz for FREE samplingFREE PRODUCT -JULY Specials for you and your friends!
MON 19 JULY @ THE UNION CHURCH HALL. Care & Craft. 9.30am.
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WED 21 JULY RAGLAN RAMBLERS Ruapuke Beach lunch. Meet @ the car park next to the Fire Station. 9am.
Thursdays 11am-1pm Plunket Rms. 43 Bow Street Ph 825 7286
Sat/Sun 17/18 July 10-4pm Felt Mask Making (weekend), with Karma Barnes Fantastic opportunity to learn the ancient Asianic technique of felt mask making Bookings essential! $100 for weekend. At the Old School Arts Centre. Ph 825 0023
SUN 18 JULY @ RAGLAN AREA SCHOOL. SurfsideKidszone. 10am. Enquiries 825 5199. Monday 19th July 7pm– 9pm NanaTech Lactobacillus fermentations with Liz and Rick Thorpe Learn how to use fermentation to prepare and preserve food. $10. At the Old School Arts Centre. Ph 825 0023
MON 19 JULY @ THE RAGLAN CLUB. 500 cards, 1pm.
RAGLAN LIGHT EXERCISE GROUP. Meets Mon & Thurs 1011am @ the Old Gospel Hall, Raglan West.
WED 21 JULY @ BLACKSAND CAFÉ. Knitting Circle from 9.30am. All welcome. Beginners welcome.
LANTERN MAKING KIDS CLAY CLASS with Susanne Giessen-Prinz at Old School Arts Centre. Age 5-12 years, $49 for 8 classes Every Monday 3.30pm – 5.00pm, 26 July - 13 September To register P: 825 0023 E: info@ raglanartscentre. co.nz SUN 18 JULY @ TE KOPUA DOMAIN. KARIOI CLASSIC. 50km race around Mt Karioi. 8am-2pm. Adults $30, Under 15 $20. www.karioiclassic.org.nz O N E N E S S BLESSING,FREE, Tuesday 27th, 7pm, 14 Park Dr. 825 8856
gig guide
FRI 16 JULY @ ORCA. BELA KALOLO. Soul, rnb, and funk. $10 (includes 1 free house pour drink) SAT 17 JULY @ ORCA. Knights of the Dub table + DJ Mikey B $10. 10pm. Don’t miss this fantastic night out. SAT 17 JULY @ THE YOT CLUB. Tractor
FM presents Agent Alvin with Strange Attractor & DJ Laid. Drum + bass. 9.30pm. $5. CHEAP TUESDAYS @ ORCA. $4 Drink Specials + Free Pool Competition. WEDNESDAYS @ THE YOT CLUB. LOW KEY. Free pool, $5 beers, DJ B-Rex.
courses, classes & workshops LEARN SPANISH WITH A PROFESSIONAL TEACHER, all levels. 25 p\h. carlitosaraneda@hotmail.com MEDIC FIRST AID CLASSES. Workplace first aid. Ph 027 231 8805. ZUMBA CLASS. Every Monday night 6.307.30pm & Wednesday night @ the Raglan Union Church Hall, Stewart Street. 7-8pm. $7. Further info Kim 825 0512/ 021 282 0027.
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Opinion: The Real Oil... by Ian McKissack The oil pouring into the Gulf Of Mexico is a terrible tragedy to people who live there, visit as tourists or depend for their livelihood on being able to fish in the area. Humans at least know how to avoid the oil but fish, turtles and seabirds are crippled or killed by this environmental change they have no protection against. Unlike humans animals do not apply for compensation, they simply become horribly sick or die. There is a strange aspect of this situation. We tend to think of oil as that useful commodity that we use in many
ways, particularly in refining to petroleum. Our ever-increasing need to constantly move around the planet in vehicles and aircraft, like a hoard of busy ants, depends on this supply of fuel. It is easy to forget that oil is itself the product of life forms. Phytoplankton in its various unicellular forms, particularly diatoms, performs the business of photosynthesis, reproduces at a phenomenal rate and then dies. It was the dead remains of this simple form of life that sank to the bottom of the oceans 300-400 million years ago, became massively compressed and eventually turned into oil.
In a roundabout way the contamination of the Gulf of Mexico is the product of primeval life returning to threaten today’s life and livelihoods. It is a stark reminder that for all our clever technologies we live as a tiny part of a vast cycle of life and if we do not respect the processes which brought us to this point all our cleverness may not put things right.
destroyed for various forms of profit. Quite apart from the probable negative effect on world climate, the destruction of the areas means the loss of complex ecosystems that took many millennia of evolution to develop.
So much of the world environment took million of years to reach its present state and cannot easily be reproduced.
It is difficult to find any humour in these reflections. Someone on a oil rig probably skipped some safety step and the precious oil which forms an essential part of our way of life became a poisonous and uncontrolled plague in the sea.
Another example is the vast areas of tropical rain forest that have been
It is the sort of joke that makes you want to cry.
Bow Street Community Billboards Update Local businesses advertising on the Business Directory billboard next to the Town Hall in Bow Street have been advised of a review of its use.
Business operators wishing to apply for space on the business directory and non commercial organisations wanting additional information about placing an event advertisement on the community events board should email the Trust at rageventstrust@vodafone.co.nz
From October 1 this year advertisers will pay a nominal annual fee of For further information please contact: $50 plus gst. Spokesperson for the Raglan Cultural and Events Trust which administers Peter Storey rageventstrust@vodafone.co.nz the directory, Peter Storey, said it was clear that a process was required to ensure the directory was updated and new advertisers given the opportunity to promote their businesses. He said current advertisers had been positive about the fee which was tax deductible and represented just over one dollar per week. Thirty- five Raglan businesses currently advertise on the directory, with several more on a waiting list. The Raglan Cultural and Events Trust was established in 2006 to support charitable events in Raglan. Peter said the Trust helps with such things as liaising with interested parties including the community, local government, government agencies and business organisations to achieve a co-operative approach in order to enable the success of any charitable event and to raise funds exclusively for charitable purposes. Recent events the Trust has assisted with include the Raglan Classic Car & Rock ‘n Roll Festival, the Sea to Sand Open Sprint Triathlon and Duathlon and Rally New Zealand 2010. Get JOhn key’s newsletter The Trust has distributed $18,000 to various community groups www.johnkey.co.nz www.national.org.nz since its inception.
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5 Wainui Road FIREWOOD. GOLF CLUB FUNDRAISER. $60 a ute load, 1 cubic metre (approx). Pinecones $8 per bag. Free delivery within reasonable area. Leave message on Club phone 825 0043. FIREWOOD DRY MANUKA. Heaped trailer load cut to size. $120. Dave 825 7270. FIREWOOD. DRY PINE $80. 6 X 6 TRAILERLOAD delivered. Ph 021 077 1524. FIREWOOD. DRY. $100 delivered. Ph 825 5200.
FIREWOOD T-TREE. $100 per m3 ex-yard. $140 delivered. Ph 825 0522.
Animal Feed (Miro Feeds)
Layer Pellets $24.95/bag Pig Pellets $26.95/bag Calf Milk Powder $73/bag Calf Pellets $26/bag Multi-feed pellets $19.95 per bag. All prices include GST
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Kowtow Organic Clothing Half price & more
PVC STORMWATER PIPE from $46 a length. Cheapest rates in town. Call Sayer Landscape Supplies 825 0577.
SURFBOARD. Mint condition. 7’x18½ “ x 2½ ” Fins & leash. 021 189 5501. WETSUIT, XS. 3mm. Black/ blue. 021 189 5501.
KAURI WAKA, with paua inlay. Right Up My Alley, Volcom Lane. www.ruma. co.nz JARS BOTTLES. All clean. Ph 825 7155.
QUEEN DBL W MATTRESS. Slats, wrought iron frame & headboard. Gd cond $150 ono 825 7252.
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To let 3 BDRM HOUSE Lorenzen Bay area. $310 p/w. Ph 021 141 2441 (no txts please).
2 X BEDROOM HOUSE AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY. Fully furnished incl whiteware Great Estuary and Mountain views, centrally located Close to town suit professional couple or 2 x singles short/ long term. $250.00 per week Ph 0275 383783
Public notices KIWIS AGAINST SEABED MINING. Issue Update and AGM. Sunday 1st Aug. 2pm. Community House. Guest Speaker
RAGLAN HORTICULTURE SOCIETY. The next meeting of the Horticultural Society will be on Tuesday 20th July at 1.15pm in the Union Church Hall, Stewart St. Visitors are always welcome. This month the Display Table will feature any embroidery or beadwork that you bring along. The Floral Art topic is ‘The Magic of Winter.’ Come early as there is always plenty to look at and friends to greet! 15TH JULY 2010. RAGLAN’S CLASSIC CAR & ROCK ‘N ROLL FESTIVAL 2011 COMMITTEE, invite community members/ businesses to an informal discussion on July 22nd 2010, Supper Room, Raglan Town Hall at 5.30pm. THE TOY LIBRARY WISHES to thank the Raglan Pharmacy for their raffle donation. This has now been drawn & the winner notified.
RAFFLE RESULTS. Mountain Dreaming Arts Workshop Sculpture raffle. Raffle drawn 5/7/10. Winner: Anne Wells, ticket no 41. Thank you for your support.
CALLING ALL THERAPISTS: Beautiful space in town available to share with other therapists/ specialists/counsellors. Contact 0210712913 for more information.
@ harbour mouth carpark. Sentimental value. Ph 021 791 684.
Wanted RIDE WANTED for student. Mon-Thurs Raglan to Ruakura Road, Hamilton and back. Happy to share costs. Phone Michele 825-6589. Txt 021 44 55 40.
WINNER OF THE KIWIANA PARTY CAKES BOOK: Julia Borgoo.
OFFICE/RETAIL SPACE Tenancy available in Bow Street, Raglan with an administration area of approx 71m2, kitchen/bathroom facilities and two carparks. All enquiries to: Dawn Brock Bow St Tenancy P O Box 132 Hamilton 3240 Ph 07 834 3311 Email dawn.brock@jonwebb.co.nz
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Ph 825 7529 Garage Sale SAT 17 JULY@ BELINDSAYS, 28 Wallis Street. 9am.
CASH PAID FOR CARCARS ENGINES TRACTORS TRUCKS OLD MACHINERY GOING OR NOT DERELICT & UNWANTED FREE PICKUP
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3 X BEDROOM HOUSE in Lorenzen Bay character house available now. Inner harbour views 5 mins drive to town. $295.00 per week Ph 0275 383783. STUDIO UNIT WHALE BAY, suit single or couple, fully furnished $125 PW. Available until Dec. Ph 825 8333 or 021 350 845. 3 BDRM WATERFRONT. Okete. Avail now. 2 living areas. $270 p/w. Ph 07 579 2280 or 0274 470 234.
For Hire FIREWOOD, DRY GUM, $90 per 1m3 or trailer load delivered. Zak 825 7093. FIREWOOD. MIX OF PINE,MACROCARPA & GUM. Dry/split for collection only $55m3. Ph Richard 825 8872 evenings. BOAT TRAILER. $500 ono. Structurally sound. Off Haines 17ft. Ph Alex 825 7575. QUALITY SECOND HAND GIRLS CLOTHING some new from size 9 upwards and two 2 wheeler bikes for sale. Ph 825 5296. PUPPY. TOY POODLE/ FOXY. 12 weeks. $400. Ph 027 294 6949, 825 8785.
F L O O R S A N D I N G EQUIPMENT for hire. Ph Raglan Flooring 825 8777. PERSONAL TRAINER 021 178 2196 / 825 8723
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Raglan Scout Hall as it currently stands on Cliff Street
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