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29th May 2014 - Issue #395

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What’s on

2 houses on 1 title Potential to achieve $600pw combined rental income

Open Homes

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Open Homes

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AUCTION February 2012 AUCTION - 6pm Ray Fri 3White February Office, 2012 21White Bow - 6pm St,Ray Raglan White Office, 21 Bow St, AUCTION Fri 3 February 2012 - 6pm Ray White Office, Fri 21 3Bow St, Raglan Ray welcomes Graham toRaglan rd

SOUGHT AFTER LOCATION - PRICED TO SELL! $335,000 rd

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.

OPEN HOME Saturday 11am 297 Te Papatapu Road

ID#RAG20938

TOP SHELF PROPERTY Fabulous family living / Easy care garden 3 dble brms + office, entertainers kitchen Sun drenched open plan living & decks Large paved entertainment area Double garaging with internal access Prior Auction offers considered

RAG#20923

OPEN HOME Saturday 1pm 23a Violet Street

67 Lorenzen Bay Rd

WOODEN IT BE NICE

This 3 bedroom weatherboard home has many great features: Double garaging 2 bedrooms with ensuite + family bathroom Native timber flooring Private off road location Just a walk to the beach, on the bus route. Wonderful family home/ investment/ rental (Currently rented $300/wk) Prior Auction offers considered. OPEN HOME

NEW OPPORTUNITY BEGINNINGS INVESTMENT

brm Flats family home in rural setting • 2 StoreySolid Housebrick In 2 3Legal Office & rumpus, garage, • 2 Brm Flat Upstairs / 3 Brmsingle Flat Downstairs internal access • Panoramic Harbour & Mountain Views Plumbed shed (potential ancillary unit), • 2 Acre +well Lifestyle Block – Prime Location planted garden

• Single Garage & Storage 3973m² fenced &Shed ready for a new family

Prior Auction Prioroffers Auction offers considered. considered. OPEN OPEN HOME HOME Saturday 11am Saturday 12pm ID#RAG20938335 ID#RAG20952 297 Te Papatapu Road Wainui Road

TOP THE SHELF PROPERTY STEP INTO MARKET

Stylishly redecorated this tidy little/ Easy homecare has garden Fabulous family living all you need. With two bedrooms inside the 3 dble brms + office, entertainers kitchen house and an additional room outside you drenched openand planfully living & decks will enjoySun the open plan living fenced section. Relax on the lovely decking while Large paved entertainment area enjoying the easy care section. Double garaging Ideal opportunity for you to with enterinternal the fast-access growing market in Raglan! Prior Auction offers Prior Auction offers considered considered.

HOME OPENOPEN HOME Saturday 1pm

RAG#20923 ID#RAG20964

Saturday 1pm 23a Violet Street 6 Violet Street

SIZE ISWOODEN NOT A PROBLEM IT BE NICE

3 bedroom weatherboard 4 bedroomThis home with endless options home has Wonderfulmany familygreat homefeatures: Double garaging 2 bedrooms Modern new kitchen with ensuite + family bathroom Native timber flooring Large double garaging and workshop Private off road location Large shade irrigation Justhouses a walkwith to the beach, on the bus route. throughoutWonderful family home/ investment/ rental 1212m² of(Currently land rented $300/wk) Prior Auction Prioroffers Auction offers considered. considered. OPEN HOME

• This 1950’s weatherboard home, elevated, situated

Raglan Real INVESTMENT Estate NEW BEGINNINGS OPPORTUNITY Solid brick 3 brm family home in rural setting• 2 Storey House In 2 Legal Flats

Saturday 1pm Saturday 2pm Violet Street 55 Government 10 Road

• 2 Brm Flat Upstairs / 3 Brm Flat Downstairs

Plumbed shed (potential ancillary unit), well planted garden

• Panoramic Harbour & Mountain Views

• 2 Acre + Lifestyle Block – Prime Location

• Single Garage & Storage Shed

Prior Auction offers considered. OPEN

Selling, Buying or just doing Research? 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

ID#RAG20952

HOME

Saturday 12pm 335 Wainui Road

STEP INTO THE MARKET

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 Sun drenched open plan living & decks section. Relax on the lovely decking while Large paved entertainment area enjoying the easy care section. Ideal opportunity for you to enter the fastDouble garaging with internal access growing market in Raglan! Prior Auction offers Prior Auction offers considered OPEN HOME considered. OPEN HOME Fabulous family living / Easy care garden 3 dble brms + office, entertainers kitchen

RAG#20923

Saturday 1pm 23a Violet Street

ID#RAG20964

Saturday 1pm 6 Violet Street

Phone Graham Rope (Ropey): 021 222 7427

WOODEN IT BE NICE

SIZE IS NOT A PROBLEM

This 3 bedroom weatherboard home has 4 bedroom home with endless options many great features: Double garaging Wonderful family home 2 bedrooms with ensuite + family bathroom Modern new kitchen Native timber flooring Large double garaging and workshop Private off road location Just a walk to the beach, on the bus route. Large shade houses with irrigation Wonderful family home/ investment/ rental throughout 1212m² of land (Currently rented $300/wk) Prior Auction offers Prior Auction offers considered. OPEN HOME considered. Saturday 1pm 10 Violet Street

Saturday 2pm 55 Government Road

Located close to town & beach. This is a 2 bedroom immaculate Four double bedroom home onhome, 625m²fully lockable garage power. and sunny, only minutes to Two largewith living areas,Elevated 2 ½ bathrooms nearestkitchen, beach entertainer’s & town centre. The house has Fantastic the designer oven polished timberout flooring, is fully Large family area flows to sunny deckinsulated, newly or alfrescoroofed, diningnewly painted and has a newly decked spa views, pool area. The easysunsets care, fully fenced Glorious Mtn magnificent section will make this home a pleasure to live in. & a glimpse of the harbour. Prior Auction offers Prior Auction offers considered. considered. OPEN HOME Sunday 1pm ID#RAG20968 Sunday 1pm 19 Manukau Road ID#RAG20886

Located close to town & beach. This is a 2 Four double bedroom home on 625m² bedroom immaculate home, fully lockable garage with power. Elevated and sunny, only minutes toTwo large living areas, 2 ½ bathrooms the nearest beach & town centre. The house has Fantastic designer kitchen, entertainer’s oven polished timber flooring, is fully insulated, newlyLarge family area flows out to sunny deck roofed, newly painted and has a newly decked or alfresco dining spa pool area. The easy care, fully fenced Glorious Mtn views, magnificent sunsets section will make this home a pleasure to live in.& a glimpse of the harbour. Prior Auction offers Prior Auction offers considered. considered. OPEN HOME Sunday 1pm ID#RAG20968 Sunday 1pm 19 Manukau Road ID#RAG20886 1 Seabreeze Way

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A slice of Raglan’s best real estate nestled into native bush surrounds near Whale Bay. Master

OPEN HOME

1 Seabreeze Way

slice of Raglan’s • 2 homesAon 1 freehold title best real estate nestled into bush–surrounds near Whale Bay. Master 2 houses,native 2 incomes 2 two bedroom

• 2 Storey House In 2 Legal Flats

• 2 Brm Flat Upstairs / 3 Brm Flat Downstairs

Located close to town & beach. This is a 2 bedroom immaculate home, fully lockable garage with power. Elevated and sunny, only minutes to the nearest beach & town centre. The house has polished timber flooring, is fully insulated, newly roofed, newly painted and has a newly decked spa pool area. The easy care, fully fenced section will make this home a pleasure to live in. Prior Auction offers considered. Sunday 1pm ID#RAG20968 19 Manukau Road

OPEN HOME

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY

Office & rumpus, single garage, internal access

• A separate basement room could be an office or on 807m2 section looking down to Lorenzen Bay. ID#RAG20907 OPEN third bedroom. HOME ID#RAG20907 OPEN HOME ID#RAG20963 ID#RAG20963 ID#RAG20963 • 2 double bedrooms, combined dining and kitchen, ID#RAG21703 MAKE ME YOUR OWN – WATER MOUNTAIN WATER & MOUNTAIN MAKE ME YOUR&OWN – WATER & MOUNTAIN I’M RATHER SPECIAL!! I’M RATHER SPECIAL!! separate lounge, conservatory plus a single garage. Saturday 1pm 10 Violet Street

Sunday 2pm - 69d Otonga Valley Rd

OPEN HOME

• 2 homes on 1 freehold title A slice of Raglan’s best real estate nestled into 2 houses, 2 incomes – 2 two bedroom native bush surrounds near Whale Bay. Master

ID#RAG20952

HOME

Saturday 12pm 335 Wainui Road

STEP INTO THE MARKET

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

ID#RAG20964

TRUCK & VAN DELIVERIES NEW SERVICES! - VAN DELIVERIES Departing Returning/Arriving Morning: 8.00am 11.00am Afternoon: 1.30pm 4.30pm

Saturday 1pm 6 Violet Street

Local Business Serving Raglan District Since 1996

SIZE IS NOT A PROBLEM

4 bedroom home with endless options Wonderful family home Modern new kitchen Large double garaging and workshop Large shade houses with irrigation throughout 1212m² of land Prior Auction offers considered.

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OPEN HOME Saturday 2pm 55 Government Road

MAKE ME YOUR OWN – I’M RATHER SPECIAL!!

Four double bedroom home on 625m² Two large living areas, 2 ½ bathrooms Fantastic designer kitchen, entertainer’s oven Large family area flows out to sunny deck or alfresco dining Glorious Mtn views, magnificent sunsets & a glimpse of the harbour. Prior Auction offers considered.

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OPEN HOME Sunday 1pm 1 Seabreeze Way

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• 2 homes on 1 freehold title 2 houses, 2 incomes – 2 two bedroom

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Interschool Cross Country event hosted by Waitetuna School on Friday 6th June. Image thanks to: Leanne Roughton See full story page 6.

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

To the Editor, A big thank you I wish to convey my sincerest thanks, thoughts and appreciation to all the people who came to my assistance when I collapsed in the Main Street of Raglan Easter Saturday. One does not realise the wonderful part people play in reacting so quickly and have the knowledge to assist in such circumstances. I was in no state to obtain your individual

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• Country schools a • p T 2 he conditions were idyllic for the annual interschool cross country hosted by Waitetuna last Friday.

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Familie’s right throughout the Whaingaroa area came out in support of their children running against other western Waikato schools including Whata Whata, Rotokauri, Horotiu and Te Kowhai. This year it was two of the smallest schools Te Mata and Waitetuna who had the most number of place getters.

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The country girls from Te Mata including Millie Steedman, Danielle Mac Donald, Cora Mc Inerney and Milla Taggart won their age groups as well as James Forrest winning the senior boys race. Waitetuna had many placings including Shanti Heaton and Georgie Benseman who won their age groups and Toby Pepper cleaning up on the 5 year old course. Kuhga Hutt from Raglan Area won the 9 year old boys race. J. K. image thanks to L Roughton

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You can’t hide these things, judge tells council over spill

Waikato District Council engineer managing Raglan’s wastewater treatment plant purposefully ignored a discharge leaking into Whaingaroa Harbour because the council’s reputation in Raglan was already bad “and this would only make it worse”, Hamilton District Court heard last week. The revelation -- by the council’s own lawyer, Rob Latton – came in a prosecution brought by Waikato Regional Council after 5000 litres of partially treated sewage overflowed into the harbour for three days last June. The court also heard, according to a report in the Waikato Times, that three council staff were fired and a fourth left of his own volition over the bungle. One of those was the treatment plant engineer or manager. Judge Kirkpatrick said the manager

was not before the court so nothing could be done about that. But he added it was “a message to all staff that you can’t run from these things, you can’t hide them”. Mr Latton said the discharged sewage was one step away from being fully treated and of little risk to the public, but Judge Kirkpatrick called that “fortuitous”. “That is the thing that troubles me the most,” the judge said. “Had the staff alerted the people they were required to alert … that seems to me to be quite serious.” Mr Latton said the district council had to accept that and it was “certainly a serious failure by that staff member”. The court heard that when the levels [in the ponds] reach maximum, an alert is sent to the operators and then a text message to each staff member at the site. Mr Latton said when the district council was informed, the manager said it was an unscheduled pumping due to high rainfall but omitted to say it had been an overflow. He said alarm bells should have been

ringing well before the discharge as the levels were checked twice a week including prior to the discharge when “dangerously high levels” were noted. “But for whatever reason again, no steps were taken … so then we had a situation on June 21 to 24 of the pond overflowing.” He said clearly the computer alert was ignored, and all of the staff claimed no text was sent. The Waikato Times report quoted Mr Latton as saying the loss of jobs showed how seriously the district council took the incident. But prosecutor Jamie O’Sullivan said the council wasn’t without fault and failed to inform iwi and residents in a timely manner. It needed to be reminded of the issue of best practice. Mr Latton suggested a fine within the $50,000-$60,000 range but Judge Kirkpatrick reserved his decision. He expected it to be released next month. A.T

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Raglan Fire Brigade’s two trucks and more than a dozen firefighters half its volunteer force - turned out last Thursday to battle a spectacular blaze which extensively damaged a Norrie Avenue house.

It took two hours to extinguish and damp down the blaze, and even then a third truck came from Hamilton with its thermal imaging machines to “pick up the hot spots”, deputy fire chief Frank Turner told the Chronicle.

Liz and Rob Short were not at home when the fire - believed to be from an electrical fault - engulfed their house, situated down a long driveway at 30 Norrie Avenue. E Symes - Image thanks to Barry Wylde

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TARDIS transports retro shop browsers to a different time

ou’d expect to feel you’d stepped into a different era at a shop specialising in items of yesteryear – but to find a ‘Dr Who’ time machine there really is something else. So it’s no surprise the TARDIS built into a corner of Raglan Vintage & Retro is creating a bit of a stir down at the wharf these days. People who pop their head into the store – sandwiched between Soul Shoes and Raglan Fish – are fascinated by the big blue police box, says co-owner Paul Marrow. “It’s like going back in time.” The TARDIS serves not only as a lure to shoppers but also as a changing room where customers can try on some retro clothes and come out in a different era, he explains . His wife Sue reckons their new prop gets photographed “at least 20 times a day”, helping make the shopping experience at the wharf a memorable one. Paul had always wanted to build a phone box, Sue told the Chronicle last week after a “fantastic” Queen’s Birthday Weekend which saw lots of visitors browsing, buying and taking pictures of the TARDIS. But a phone box would’ve had to have its windows blacked out to double as a change-room, so what better idea than to build a fictional time machine and spacecraft from long-running British sci-fi TV drama ‘Dr Who’? Employ the skills of local signwriter Dan Mills to do the wording above the door and voila … a TARDIS, acronym for Time and Relative Dimension in Space. But it’s a work in progress, Paul insists, with the floor yet to be painted and other features to be completed. The box gives the illusion, as it should, of the interior being much larger than its exterior – helped inside by clever paintwork and mirroring – and the whole thing lights up, in a hue of their choosing, at the touch of a remote control. But there are some “surprises” still to come, and the only one Paul and Sue would reveal at this stage is that there’ll soon be some ‘Dr Who’ theme music to add to the mix. The enterprising couple say both adults and kids have had a great reaction to the TARDIS, but for some reason it particularly appeals to teenage girls. They respond to the total experience which includes Paul’s scene-setting painting of a red double-

Te Awamutu visitor Carol Marsh, looking over the wharf redevelopment last week, reckoned the TARDIS created at Raglan Vintage & Retro was “cool”. decker bus on an adjoining wall. It’s evocative of the romance of travel on the streets of London in the ‘60s, he explains. Meantime the Marrows – whose business opened in Bow Street 18 months ago – are moving things around for best effect in their new shop at the rebuilt wharf “shed”.

After a year in the main street they needed to expand their shop space, and while they miss dreaming up innovative window displays there to catch the eye of passers-by they’re now enjoying creating pockets of nostalgia – like the ‘Dr Who’ cult phenomenon – to interest wharf-goers. Edith Symes

Planned native bush reserve will be well worth a ramble

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Its opening is still some time off but that hasn’t stopped Raglan Ramblers checking out for themselves the planned Ed Hillary Hope Reserve at the top of the divvy – and giving the thumbs-up to what will become the largest tract of native bush within a 20km radius of Hamilton. Eighteen members of the weekday walking group took a hike recently in the proposed reserve, which is on the west side of the Four Brothers Scenic Reserve, and came away very impressed with the expansive views and the “good remnants” native bush. But the general public won’t have access to the reserve for a while yet as the land’s transfer from the Hope family estate to the NZ Native Forests Restoration Trust is not yet

complete. “Unfortunately we are probably still some months away from actually owning the new reserve,” says trust manager Sandy Crichton. However he promises there’ll be an open day once the deal, reportedly for just over $1 million, is finally done. “It’s such an exciting project to be involved in,” says Sandy. ”The proximity of the reserve to Raglan and Hamilton makes the site potentially very special and we plan on there being lots of community involvement. “Our plan’s to create a reserve with high recreational value: old logging roads will be developed as walking tracks and the restoration of pastureland will involve local volunteers.” The reserve will have over 200 hectares of established forest – the dominant tree is kanuka -- and more than 250 hectares of

farmland “well suited” for the restoration of native forest through direct colonisation and through planting and spreading seed. Sandy says the reserve will rapidly become the largest area of native bush within 20km of Hamilton and will be a major link in Hamilton’s “Halo” project, an initiative to bring native birds back into the city. The likes of tui will fly 20km to feed. “Halo” project coordinator the Waikato Regional Council has also been involved in the divvy reserve deal, and its natural heritage manager Kevin Collins has described the land as a “great spot” in terms of access. “Nobody gets in there now but once the trust opens it up there’s some really nice walks in there,” he said recently. “It’s not rigorous – anyone can do it. And it’s lovely.” The regional council is set to expand its pest control work to the new reserve. E Symes

Two-day ‘famil’ showcases tourism options

n array of activities from watersports and horse-riding to rock climbing and biking was on offer in Raglan last week to a 24-strong group of i-SITE staff and Wintec students training in tourism. Hosted jointly by Raglan Information Centre and Huntly i-SITE, the trade familiarisation – or famil as it’s called in the industry – showcased what to do and where to stay in town, and provided the overnight visitors with a taste of food and wine generously donated by local businesses. “We put Raglan in front of them,” said local tourist operator Charlie Young, whose Whale Bay hostel Karioi Lodge hosted a dinner and karaoke evening on the Thursday night and who also treated the party to a short harbour cruise on the Wahinemoe during the day. “They were impressed at what was on offer here.” While some of the group stayed at Karioi Lodge, others bedded down in cabooses and cottages at Solscape eco retreat overlooking Manu Bay. Many of the visitors had never been to Raglan, coming as they did from east of the Waikato, the central North Island and as far south as Porirua. On their way to Raglan they got to see Bridal Veil Falls – rated r ecentlyas one of the country’s top ten waterfalls by ‘Wilderness’ magazine – before trying their hand at surfing, stand-up paddleboarding

or kayaking with Raglan Kayak. The following day’s activities included horse treks offered by both Magic Mountain and Wild Coast, rounds of claybird shooting at Playground in Te Uku, climbing with Raglan Rock and biking up to the wind farm courtesy of Raglan Scenic Tours. It was a great effort by i-SITE and information centre staff in getting the group of visitors involved, said Charlie, and by all the local providers who catered and came up with gifts and spot prizes for the two-day event. “Now knowing Raglan (first hand) these people will go away and recommend the place … talk it up.” The 11 Wintec students in the party went away similarly impressed. Travel & tourism tutor Laura Millward told the Chronicle the famil was an invaluable learning experience which increased their passion for tourism and Raglan. A digital story on their “adventure” would now be made and posted on Wintec’s Facebook page, she added, to show how “industryready” they were. The idea for the famil emerged out of an i-SITE conference in Hamilton last year when staff from the Huntly and Raglan centres decided it was time to promote Raglan better, local team manager Te Aronui Maihi told the Chronicle. It was about creating good impressions of Raglan within the tourist industry so i-SITE staff and travel organisations could in turn “sell” the town both to domestic and overseas visitors, she said. Edith Symes

And then there were four WaiBOP reps from Raglan

Budding soccer stars: William Barton, Adi-Grace Mooar, Sophie Collier and Jordan Mooar

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for different Raglan Junior Soccer Club teams, but these four budding soccer stars have one thing proudly in common – they’re all WaiBOP Football Federation reps. William Barton (left), pictured showing off his WaiBOP soccer jersey, has played soccer since he was five, currently turns out for the Raglan Stingrays and will celebrate his eighth birthday on July 8 by playing his first ever rep game in Rotorua. Also newly selected as a WaiBOP rep is Sophie Collier (third from left). The eight year old only started playing Raglan junior soccer at age seven, but that didn’t stop her recently trialling successfully to play rep soccer. She’s playing this season for Raglan’s Sea Lions.

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Adi-Grace Mooar (second from left) is an existing WaiBOP federation talent player, which Raglan club secretary Zoe Carter says is the next step up and can lead on to national training in under-18 soccer. Adi-Grace is 12 and is currently playing for the Bulldogs in her third season of Raglan junior soccer. Younger sister Jordan (right) is following Adi-Grace’s footsteps and is an existing WaiBOP rep. Jordan, who joined the local club at age seven, is now nine and turns out for the Sea Lions. The Raglan representation in junior rep soccer doesn’t end there: local lad Jet Hughes is, like Adi-Grace, an existing WaiBOP federation talent player and has also won selection in a WaiBOP under-12 squad which travels to Wellington next month for the Futsal (five-a-side) nationals. Jet no longer plays for Raglan, turning out instead for his new

Hamilton school, Peachgrove Intermediate, in their 1st XI. Meanwhile Raglan Junior Soccer Club supporters had their fingers crossed early this week that another local player, Levi White, might win selection as a WaiBOP rep. He expected to hear mid-week whether he’d made the grade. Zoe says it all goes to show “what a talented lot of soccer players we have here”. And she believes that with 15 teams the club’s also the biggest it’s ever been. With the FIFA World Cup about to kick off in Brazil and New Zealand next year hosting the FIFA under 20s World Cup, she expects that “next year we may have a lot more children wanting to play junior football”. “If this happens with Raglan junior soccer then the club will need to consider two training days,” she says of the space available for soccer at Kopua Domain. E Symes

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Local, convenient & friendly SuperValue Raglan: 16-18 Bow Street, Raglan. Phone 825 8300. Open 7.30am - 8pm, 7 Days. Specials available from Thursday, 12th June until Sunday, 15th June 2014 or while stocks last. We reserve the right to limit quantities. All limits speciﬁed apply per customer per day. Trade not supplied. Prepared meals are serving suggestions only. Props not included. Certain products may not be available in all stores. Proprietary brands not for resale. Customer Support Freephone 0800 40 40 40.

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year but it promises a long night of entertainment at Raglan Town Hall as the local pipe band comes out to play. With a few ring-ins from Hamilton, Raglan and Districts Highland Pipe Band will be joined at a traditional Gaelic social gathering or ceilidh (pronounced kay-lee) by other local musicians, highland dancers from around the Waikato and Scotsman George Inglis performing a haggis ceremony. Expect to be drawn into Scottish country dances like ‘Strip the Willow’ and ‘Dashing White Sergeant’, says piper Deirdre Bourne, who made the mistake of wearing heels to the town’s last ceilidh two years ago. That was a “bad move”, she recalls. It’s the kind of old-fashioned folk dancing enjoyed by kids and adults alike that definitely demands more sensible brogues.

Band members: Jack Kirkwood and Brett McCardle

But feel free to wear kilts and tartan sashes, she adds, to keep the tradition alive and to support the town’s rejuvenated pipe band. The band – which plays downtown every New Year’s Eve and also leads the annual Anzac Day parade – has gained quite a few supporters recently through the push for Friends of Raglan Pipe Band, says secretary/treasurer Noleen McCathie. This year’s ceildh is raising funds for both

the band and the local kindergarten, which will provide a light supper on the night. The ceilidh starts at 7pm, Saturday June 21. Tickets available at $25 a head from Raglan Book & Gift Centre, L J Hooker, Ray White real estate offices and Warehouse Building Supplies on Wallis Street. Door sales $30. Under 12s pay $10 and under 5s are free. Edith Symes

Country folk icons to perform Lovers of Kiwi country/ folk music are in for a treat when ‘The Warratahs’ perform a one-only concert at Raglan Club on Friday 20 June. A quarter of a century has passed since the band first got together to perform at Wellington’s Cricketers Arms Hotel. Back then the idea was to play their favourite music for a couple of weeks or so; music from Jimmie Rogers, Hank Williams, Hank Snow and the like along with their own songs, but with album sales now topping 85,000 and having notched up twenty five years with the clock still

ticking, clearly that wasn’t what happened. Lead vocalist and song writer Barry Saunders along with Nik Brown, whose ability with the violin is celebrated on almost all the bands songs, have remained true to the unique country/ folk sound The Warratahs are instantly recognised and loved for. Local musicians Raven and Dave Maybee are supporting acts on the night. If there was ever an opportunity going begging to dust off the boots and put on those pair of jeans you didn’t have the heart to throw away, this has got to be it. Door sales on the night from 7 pm - tickets $20 each

or pre-book and pay at The Raglan Club. Don’t miss this chance to enjoy what promises to be one of the highlight concerts Raglan 2014 has to offer. WIN WIN WIN WIN There are two doublepasses up for grabs. Simply answer the question below, include your name and contact phone number and email it to: info@ raglanchronicle.co.nz (put ‘Free tickets’ in the subject line) or drop your answer into the Chronicle Office by 4 pm on Tuesday 17 June. Winners will be published in next week’s edition. Sue Russell Question: Name the two support acts at The Warratahs Concert.

Shopping bus trial starting Raglan Community House is delighted to announce a three month trial of a “one morning a week shopping bus” in Raglan. Discussions between the Community House, the Raglan Club, the Raglan RSA and SuperValue have resulted in the Raglan Club van being made available to uplift members of the community from their homes, bring them into Raglan to do their shopping, visit the doctor, library etc and then be delivered back home a couple of hours later. Raglan Community House will take bookings for the service and roster volunteer drivers. The Raglan Club will provide the vehicle and the Raglan Club, RSA and SuperValue will also make financial contributions to the operating costs. The service will be available on a Tuesday morning with uplift from your home at around 9.30am. For those who wish to do their grocery shopping, SuperValue staff will be on hand to help if needed. People using the service will be dropped off at the Raglan Club. Pick up will be at 12.30pm from outside SuperValue. “We have been aware for some time that there are members of our community who are socially isolated and have difficulty in getting into town. They are often dependent on the

goodwill of others to get out and about. We hope that this service will encourage people to come into town, do some shopping, renew their library books, visit the doctors or maybe just enjoy some social time with others” says Chrissy Hodkinson of the Community House. “We are hugely grateful to the Raglan Club, the Raglan RSA and SuperValue for their support of this initiative and encourage the community to make use of it”. Priority will be given to the elderly and more mobility impaired but it needs to be noted that the van is not suitable for wheelchairs or walkers (unless these fold down). If the demand exists there may be the ability to extend the service to another day during the week – perhaps an afternoon. We will need volunteer drivers to drive the van one morning a week and we want to create a pool of drivers to ensure that the demand on the driver is limited to perhaps one morning a month – although a regular volunteer would be very welcome! The only requirement is a car driver’s licence and a desire to help people in your community. To make a booking for the van (service starting Tuesday 17th of June) or to volunteer as a “round town” van driver please phone the Community House on Ph: 825 8142.

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Raglan fundraiser gets royal help Mens Health week 2014 This week is men’s health week in New Zealand, it is aimed at raising awareness and to get men thinking about their own health, to get them talking about health issues with family members or their mates.

Family Focus On Plunket: Heritage Gallery owner and fundraiser organiser, Sandra Webb, hands over the $900 cheque to Raglan’s Plunket group, represented by her daughter Catherine Cameron. Photo: Viv Posselt Fairfax Media.

aglan Plunket secretary Cath Cameron had reason to smile last week thanks to the $900 donation from Cambridge’s Heritage Gallery, after a special royal fundraiser.

commissioned by Sandra especially for the occasion by award-winning expressionist artist Carole Hughes, and featuring her recognisably quirky depiction of Cambridge. Sandra, who has been a longtime supporter of Plunket, worked together with daughter-in-law and PR specialist Sacha Hardy and also Sandra’s daughter Cath Cameron from Raglan, to have posters and postcards printed of the colourful scene, donating proceeds to the Raglan and National Plunket. “When I ordered 100 posters, I was a little worried about whether they would all sell – but they’ve gone pretty steadily. We’ve only got about four left.” The postcards have all long gone. Last week, Sandra handed over a cheque for $900 to Raglan Plunket – with another $1000 to go to the Plunket National Office.

Fundraiser organiser and Heritage Gallery owner Sandra Webb wanted to do something special to commemorate the event of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, William and Kate, visiting the tree lined Waikato town on April 12th 2014. Sandra said “Cambridge was thrilled to be on the itinerary for the Royal Visit. I remember waiting on the town square when I was a little girl to see the queen. And this year, 50 years on, I was lined up with my grandchildren to see the queens grandson and his wife.” The fundraiser itself was fashioned around a painting

Sandra’s daughter, Cath Cameron – who is secretary at Raglan Plunket - said what amounted to a baby boom in the area meant the windfall would be much appreciated. “We do want to upgrade our facilities, but we will need a lot of money in order for us to do that,” she said. Cath said the Raglan group regularly held events in terms of fundraising, but said the windfall from Heritage Gallery’s ‘royal’ fundraiser had been a tremendous boost. Raglan Plunket is hosting another Garage Sale at the Town Hall this Sunday 15th June from 10am till 1pm and encourage everyone to come along and grab a bargain while helping the community group to raise more funds. If you would like to book a table to sell your second-hand goods call Charlotte 0274149972.

It’s a good time to also to encourage the men in your life to see their health provider for a check up. As medical herbalists we have some really good tools in our kit to help with a number of conditions that are unique to men and also to help with the challenges of aging. Below are a few of the herbs that have both current research and a long history of use for male health. Urinary health – saw palmetto, damiana, echianacea, dandelion, cornsilk. Energy including mental, physical and sexual – Siberian ginseng, Korean ginseng, tribulis, astragalus, ginkgo, licorice Healthy aging – Korean ginseng, green tea, polygonum, ginkgo, milk

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FIFA World Cup at the YOT Club The Yotty will be the home of the World Cup in Raglan. We will show every 8 am and 10am kick off live and we will have all the early games (4am and 7am kickoffs) playing continuously (delayed) during opening hours. Games playing live this week are: Brazil v Croatia, Friday @ 8am; Chile v Australia, Saturday @ 10 am; England v Italy, Sunday @ 10am. Argentina v Bosnia Hertzigova, Monday @ 10 am. All games will be on the 2 TVs inside as well as projected onto the

inside wall and sound through the Yotty Sound System. Any queries ring Andy on 021409268. As well weather permitting we will be playing State of Origin game 2 and All Black Test outside projected onto the wall, which was a great success for those who came down last weekend. We also have a great line up of entertainment this weekend. Friday brings a free entry night with local Dj Dubsonic playing from 10pm. Saturday sees the return of local funksters Mighty Mighty with a message for Raglan revellers, “if ya wanna get down witcha bad self and funkify your soul 5-piece local funksters Mighty Mighty promise to deliver. So hush that fuss, and

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step to the back of our bus. We gonna party people. Come shake the booty and twist those hips. Mighty Mighty at the Yot Club this Saturday “ Yot Club opening hours: from 5pm Wed, Thurs & Fri; from midday Sat & Sun. World Cup Soccer, great  music, free pool and Sky Sports.  Great food with the kitchen open  ‘til 1am on the weekends for those  late night munchies. 

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It’s all about the sports this week at The Yot Club with live rugby, league and football (soccer).

thistle, polygonum. Sound interesting? If you would like to know more, are a man reading this or if you would like the man in your life to take an active part in his health then come and see our qualified staff at The Herbal Dispensary for more information. The Herbal Dispensary Team 825 7444

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            

              

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

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     

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      

      

              

            

              

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WED @ Raglan Club, Fun Quiz 6:45pm. MON @ THE RAGLAN CLUB. 500 cards, 1pm. RAGLAN WRITING GROUP 1st and 3rd Tues of the month, 7.15pm at the Community House. Everyone welcome. S C R A B B L E , YAHTZEE, Cards & Audio books, every Friday 10-12pm, morning tea, call community house for a ride or for more info 825 8142. BREAST CANCER BRUNCHEON, Sat 07 June, 10.30am, 7 Taipari Ave. RSVP: Suzi 825 6560. RAGLAN 60S CLUB Annual General Meeting, Sun 8 June 2014, 1.30pm, to be held at the Raglan Club, all welcome. Any enquiries phone Rose Meek. ”AROUND & ABOUT” (Here and There) R..G.SHAW Paintings & Muse-ings (Ect) Works from roundabout now 31 May - 8 June Opening Fri 30 May 5.30pm @ Studeo gallery 21 Cross Street, Raglan

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COMMERCIAL LEASE 300sqm, High Stud New, email: sheryl.ker@xtra.co.nz INDUSTRIAL YARD FOR RENT. Could add building if required. Contact Bob, 021825 869.

Situations Vacant

CHIMNEY FLUE CLEANING: Avoid chimney fires. For safe and efficient heating. $95. ph 027 2930398.

To Let

SUNNY & WARM spacious 2 bdrm apartment. New curtains. Cliff Street great harbour views from every room & 4 mins walk to shops. $310-p/w Move in today. Phone Mel 021 760 468.

MENS HUI - MANA TĀNE, Exploring Fatherhood & Parenting, All Men Welcome, Thur 5th June, 6.30-9pm @ Old School, Contact: Tiaki 825-7111

THE RAGLAN GOLF CLUB firewood sales have now finished for 2014. The Club thanks all residents who have supported the project. Sales will re-commence in Feb. 2015.

Public Notices

Want to lose weight, get fit, be motivated to take control of your health, get nutritional advice from professionals, and receive daily support? An 8-week course for people of all fitness levels, for all walks of life starts 9th June 2014. Only those who are serious about committing to investing in themselves need call. Commitment of 3x a week is required.

Testimonials from previous participants: “At the start I kept saying I can’t do this.....now it’s I can and I will do it.” “I feel good within myself and will continue to keep up what I started with what you’ve taught me.” “I now know what I’m capable of and it feels amazing.” Call Tania today to confirm your placement! mob: 021 0845 3858 FFitness itness email: tcooperfitness@gmail.com on n a l TTrraai n PPeerrsso i neer r

R A G L A N MUSICIAN’S CLUB – Open Mic Night Thurs 29 May @ Orca, Bow Street, 8.30pm until late. All welcome. FRIDAY 30 MAY @ YOT CLUB, Tom Batchelor, Dragons of the North Solo tour. SAT 31 MAY @ YOT CLUB, West Coast Party 2, Drum n Bass, Electro, Breaks, Jungle, Hip Hop, Dubstep and more.

To Let 2 DBL & 1 SGL bdrm house Wallis St. Very tidy, dbl garage. Refs required $350pw 0272204096 3BDRM HOUSE with fireplace, Raglan west, $320 p/w ph 0272406563. RAGLAN WEST, N O R T H - FA C I N g , 2 dble bedrooms + sleepout, longterm, avail. 16 June, $320p/w, ph 027 025 8887 or 825 8077.

CALLING ALL FARMERS. Second hand concrete pipes 1050 diameter x 2.5m. RRP $1600+, $800 each. One-off deal, exyard, 750 and 825 also Garage Sale available. Ph Sayer Landscape Supplies 825 7 UENUKU AVE, 0577. Saturday 31st May, 8am onwards, bargains For Hire galore, household BOUNCY CASTLE: goods & pot plants. great entertainment for the kids, call Vicki 8257575.

Public Notices

Situations Vacant

FRIENDLY, RELIABLE AND EXPERIENCED relievers wanted. Must be able to work flexible hours and at short notice. Please email info@letsgrow.net.nz OUR NANNY’S HEADING HOME for a visit & we need help before & after school/ kindy. Looking after energetic 4 y/o old twins & a 6 y/o in Te Mata. Dates: June 23, 24, 26 & 30 & July 1, 3, 21, 22, 24, 28, 29, 31. (6 hrs/ day). If interested, pls enquire with Kate on 825 7328 or 021 201 7672. C O N T R A C T A V A I L A B L E FOR PROPERTY maintenance, lawn mowing and gardening work. 26 mows per annum, pls contact 825 5833 for more details.

Public Notices

QUEENS BIRTHDAY WEEKEND, Xtreme Zero Waste will be open on Monday from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm. Kerbside collection will be on Tuesday and Wednesday.

SHANE & THE SHADZ, Rockin’ into Raglan for the long break, Sat 31 May@ Raglan Club, 7.3010.30, $20 on door. For info ph Chris 825 8288. SUN 01 JUNE @ YOT CLUB, Cornerstone Roots, Three Houses Down, Jamin-I + Ras Drulox, UK/Europe fundraiser. Tickets: Raglan Roast, YOT Club + eventfinder.

Rating Information Database Pursuant to Section 28 of the Local Government (Rating Act) 2002 public notice is hereby given that the Rating Information Database is available for inspection on the Council website www.waikatodistrict.govt.nz and at the Offices of the Waikato District Council in Ngaruawahia, Huntly and Tuakau between the hours of 9am and 4pm Mon to Fri. The Rating Information Database records all information required for setting and assessing rates.

Situations Vacant

Waikato District Plan

ALWAYS WANTED TO WRITE FOR YOUR LOCAL PAPER? We are looking for an experienced and qualified Raglan based reporter/journalist to join our editorial team at the Chronicle. This is a part-time role and the person will be responsible for producing the lead story(s) every week (approx. 3-10hrs p/w) We want to hear from you if you have strong newsgathering skills, excellent communication skills, and the ability to write accurately under deadline pressure. You will be required to attend a variety of community events and able to produce photographs to accompany your stories. The successful applicant will be versatile in handling a variety of assignments and capable of generating story ideas as well as taking direction. Please email your CV and covering letter to: dave@raglanchronicle.co.nz

Private Plan Change 12 Raglan Land Company – Rangitahi Peninsula Notification of Further Submission – Future Proof Implementation Committee The Waikato District Council has prepared a Summary of Decisions Requested by Submitters to the Private Plan Change 12 Raglan Land Company – Rangitahi Peninsula of the Waikato District Plan. However Council inadvertently omitted the submission by Future Proof Implementation Committee (Future Proof). This submission has been summarised and Further Submissions on this can now be made. It is important to note that submissions received from 30 May 2014 can only made on Future Proof’s submission and must be received by 4pm 13 June 2014. The Summary of this Submission is now available on the Council’s website www.waikatodistrict.govt.nz Copies of the Summary may also be inspected from 30 May 2014 at the following locations during normal opening hours:

RAGLAN JUNIOR SOCCER 24.05.14 GRADE 5th Sea Stars

RESULT NA

5th Shrimps

• Waikato District Council, 15 Galileo Street, Ngaruawahia

PLAYERS OF THE DAY Meila Clarke

• Huntly Area Office and Public Library, 142 Main Street, Huntly

Benjamin Lacey

• Raglan Area Office and Library, 7 Bow Street, Raglan

Jack Meek

• Ngaruawahia Library, 4 Jesmond St, Ngaruawahia

7th Mauis

Draw 1-1.

Harry Carter

7 Morays

Won

By default

• Te Kauwhata Library, 5A Main Street, Te Kauwhata

8 Stingrays

Won 5-3

Shea Woolston

• Tuakau Library, 72 George Street, Tuakau

Jack McGregor Tukiri Papa

The Summary is being notified according to Clause 7 of Schedule 1 of the Resource Management Act 1991. The further submission must be in RMA Form 6 and must state whether or not you wish to be heard. Forms for further submissions may be obtained from any of the offices and libraries named above, or may be downloaded from the Council’s website.

5th Hoppers th th

8 Great Whites Won 5-2 8th Snappers Won 4-1 th

9th Dolphins

Loss 3-6.

Zoe Oliver

9th Sealions

Loss 1-3

Xander Warren

10th Orcas

Loss 0-5

Sophie Higgins

10th Sharks

Win 5-1

Jarvis Camenzind

Open-Piranhas

Loss 2-4.

Dughall Eadie

Open-Bullsharks Win 8-5

• Tuakau Area office, 2 Dominion Road, Tuakau

Any person who makes a further submission to the Council must, within 5 working days, serve a copy of the further submission on the person who made the original submission.

Harry Crake

All further submissions must be received no later than 13 June 2014 by the Waikato District Council at one of the the following addresses for service:

RAGLAN JUNIOR RUGBY 24.05.14 GRADE

RESULT

By post to:

PLAYERS OF THE DAY

Waikato District Council, Private Bag 544, Ngaruawahia 3742

6th Green Won 45-40

Levi Wiki & Jasmine Berejoni

Or by delivery to:Waikato District Council, 15 Galileo Street, Ngaruawahia

7th Green Lost 40-50

Seth Hill, Kate Sherlock & Orion Overton

Or by fax to:

Kingston Smith, Noah Furniss & Sunny Leuthart

Or by e-mail to: districtplan@waidc.govt.nz

7 Black Lost 45 - 70 th

8th

9th Black Won 90-0

George Loten & Karepa Mataira

9th Green Lost 10-20

Lucca Page & Jay Wilson

10th

Won 60-20

Kora Cooper

11th

Lost 10-20

Coby Rooks, Jonty Parrott & Liam Parrott

07 824 8091

Public notice given under Clause 7 of Schedule 1 of the Resource Management Act 1991 on Friday 30 May 2014.

Won 55-40 Travis Stoddart, Reef Staheli & Tuahangata Kereopa

G J Ion Chief Executive

M1430

XTREME ZERO WASTE Name Change Party, 10.30 am - 12.30 Saturday 31 May @ Raglan Recycling Centre 186 Te Hutewai Rd. Music, food and great specials! All welcome! CARE & CRAFT Union Church Hall, now open 10am-3pm Mondays, Queen’s Birthday SALE: new knitted adults + babywear, crochet, bags, beads & cake stalls. WEDNESDAYS @ BANTEAY SREY RESTAURANT Knitting Circle from 9.30am. All welcome. Beginners welcome. RAGLAN LIGHT EXERCISE GROUP. “Making a Difference” Light exercise sessions: Mondays & Thursdays 10am. St. Peter’s Church Hall, Bow St. All welcome. R A G L A N RAMBLERS WED 04 JUN: 9am at carpark next to fire station: Kaitoke Walkway. MAINLY MUSIC: Music & movement programme for preschoolers, Monday & Wednesdays 9:30am @ Te Uku church Hall. Ph 8255199 for more info.

Courses, classes & workshops

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

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Raglan Real Estate Ltd Licenced (REAA 2008)

T ES OK 4 T I KA .6.1 22 ITE 7 : ION S CT - ON AU 4PM

FIRST TIME ON THE MARKET IN 24 YEARS

• Views of Mt Karioi and Raglan harbour • 3 bedrooms upstairs • Semi s/c unit downstairs. • Double garage & workshop Prior Auction offers considered.

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open2view ID#316809 ID#RAG21927

considered.

ID#RAG21923

Stephen O’Byrne 027 205 4073 Michelle O’Byrne 021 889 448

Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282 Julie Hanna 027 441 8964

OPEN HOME:

Sunday 12pm, 22 Kaitoke St

4: 6.1 Rd . 0 2 nt IONrnme T C e AUa Gov 0 6

HOMEGROWN WITH WOW FACTOR

• This home definitely has “wow factor” • 4 double bedrooms, ensuite • Double garage • Double gated 1214m2 section Prior Auction offers considered.

BIG ON PRIVACY & LOCATION • A tucked away family oasis • 3 bedroom home, • PLUS! a separate s/c unit • Situated on 1446 m² • Prior Auction offers

Saturday 12pm - 46b Cross St

4: 6.1 St . 0 2 es ION Jam T C a AU & 16 6 1

ID#RAG21934 Open2view ID#316536

HOME JAMES!

• 1 title, 2 houses on section 931m2 • Front house: 3 double bedrooms • Back House: 2 double bedrooms Prior Auction offers considered.

ID#RAG21882

Stephen O’Byrne 027 205 4073 Michelle O’Byrne 021 889 448

Julie Hanna 027 441 8964 Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282

OPEN HOME:

Sunday 1pm - 60a Government Rd

Saturday 11am - 16 & 16a James St

TWIN OAKS $299,000

LOCATION, VIEWS, AFFORDABILITY $395,000

• 3 bedrooms, new kitchen & bathroom • Decking reaches out to flat grassed area • Just a walk to town.

• This property provides income!!! • House one: 2 double bedrooms, single garage • House two: sunny 1 bedroom studio. • Situated on 401m2.

ID#RAG21913

ID#RAG21916

Julie Hanna 027 441 8964 Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282

Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282 Julie Hanna 027 441 8964

OPEN HOME:

Monday 2pm - 9 Cross St

Sunday 12pm - 16 Stewart St

PRIVATE WATER WONDERLAND BY NEG.

RELAX, ENJOY & JUST LIVE $799,000

• This property is the sanctuary you have been waiting for • A water playground at your doorstep • 3 bedrooms and is just waiting for you to complete the finishing touches to renovations.

• Unique open plan living spaces • Expansive views and privacy • 5 double bedrooms or two living • Large internal access double garage with plenty of storage. • Only Mins to Raglan and 30 mins to Hamilton.

ID#RAG21902

Julie Hanna 027 441 8964 Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282

ID#RAG21768

OPEN HOME:

Graham Rope 021 222 7427

FAMILY LIVING, COMMUNITY SPIRIT – REDUCED!!! $315,000

REVAMPED & REVIVED $349,000 •

ID#RAG21942

ID#RAG21885

Monday 1pm - 10 Pokohui Ave

URGENT SALE

• 1930’s 3 bedroom dwelling • Double garaging & wood shed. • Situated on 1012m² fully fenced section • Te Mata school within easy walking distance • Enjoy this lifestyle!

1930’s cottage elevated for sun and privacy • Tastefully renovated and refurbished • 2 double bedrooms, sunroom • Situated on 680m2, fully fenced

Stephen O’Byrne 027 205 4073 Michelle O’Byrne 021 889 448

OPEN HOME:

Saturday 2pm - 767 Te Mata Rd

LIFESTYLE - NEW LISTING: 87b Houchen Rd

RASPBERRY RIDGE $135,000 • 5048sqm of sun soaked lifestyle • No Covenants • Easy commute to Raglan Township and close to Te Mata School • Elevated with panoramic views including the majestic Mt Karioi

Julie Hanna 027 441 8964 Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282

Sat & Mon 12pm - 10 James St

OPEN HOMES this weekend 31st May, 1st & 2nd June Saturday 11am – 16 & 16a James Saturday 12pm – 46b Cross St Saturday 12pm – 6 Simon Rd Saturday 12pm – 10 James St Saturday 1pm – 51 Wallis St Saturday 2pm – 767 Te Mata Rd

Sunday 12pm – 22 Kaitoke St

Monday 12pm – 4 Robert St

Monday 1pm – 10 Pokohui Ave

Monday 12pm – 10 James St

Monday 2pm - 9 Cross St

Sunday 12pm – 16 Stewart St Sunday 1pm – 17 Rose St Sunday 1pm – 60a Government Rd

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

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