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Raglan Chronicle Photography Competition Judged by Stuart Mackenzie
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Raglan ArtoWear 5 June 2010 Prize winners and sponsors Now that this year’s wearable arts show, Ragan ArtoWear is over, the team would like to acknowledge some of the support behind this biannual event. After losing our major sponsor, Dave and Julie Hanna of Raglan Real Estate Ray White very generously came on board with huge support donating the top prize money. This was of course greatly appreciated in these tough economic times as the excellent prize money is what attracts the excellent entries and frankly the event could not be hosted without the support of the local businesses and organizations in our town. Also thanks to: Xtreme Waste for supporting the Washed Up section with all their prize money during their 10th year celebration; Raglan Lions for getting behind with funds and encouragement for the children’s section; Creative Communties Waikato for generous funding of the promotion and general expenses involved in producing the show; the local businesses listed below who offered generous gifts and prizes; the judges- Wanda Barker, Javier Meade, Gail Wray and Reihana Maniopoto; the entertaining mc’s Jane Williams and Ian Mayes; the behind the scenes volunteers on the day; the small dedicated team of volunteers -Jean, Patti, Penny, Margot, Virginia and Maryann, that joyfully put the competition together every other year and of course the locals and out of towners who entered and who came and enjoyed the feast of talent and entertainment that was the Raglan ArtoWear Awards Show. The ArtoWear Committee
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The work is part of an $80,000 Waikato District Council kerb and channel upgrade contract which will see three different parts of the main street closed from Mondays to Saturdays for three consecutive weeks. “The only way to complete this work is to close each section of road for a one week period and allow concrete to cure,” say council staff. “We have come up with what we think is the most effective way to … give us the shortest period of disruption while maintaining reasonable access to businesses.” The programme of work was to be firmed up this week following comment from Raglan retailers, who had until yesterday to make suggestions. The council has already taken heed of retailers’ concerns over timing. As a result of the discussions with Bow Street shop owners last week, say staff, the start date of the programmed works – which was to have been June 28 – has been put back until mid July, immediately after the next school holidays. The first road closure, starting July 19, will
see the bottom end of Bow Street from Wainui Road to Wallis Street closed to all traffic. Pedestrian access will remain except for the actual area of work around the raised crossing.
The following week, starting July 26, a one lane closure from the roundabout at the top of Bankart Street to Wainui Road will prevent westbound traffic heading down Bow Street, although the other side of the road will remain open to through traffic heading up and out of the town centre. For the final week, starting August 2, the situation is reversed with eastbound traffic blocked from heading up Bow Street but the other side of the road reopened to traffic heading westwards downtown. Bankart Street will be the official detour route for the second and third weeks of the work. While there will be inconvenience for locals, council roading and projects general manager Ian Gooden points out that “we cannot avoid disruption and the more (road) we keep open at any one time the longer the project will run”. “Inevitably the amount of parking will be reduced at times,” he says. “However we are working to minimise any disruption and where parking can be provided this will be maintained.”
Traffic management will help control car parking areas, he adds, but footpaths will remain open throughout.
Meanwhile disruption of a different sort had some retailers up in arms at Raglan Community Board’s monthly meeting last week. They argued that road closures in the town for promotional events shut down street access to potential customers, and that they were “paying high rents for marginal business to be had during the non-peak times of the year”. But community board members expressed disappointment at the complaint, which was signed by about a dozen retailers and pointed out that there were several public areas where events could be held without shutting streets.
disappointed” in the signatories’ letter of complaint he described as “very narrow-minded”. The retailers had protested that “not everybody is going to be interested” in such events and that “those who aren’t will simply bypass the town altogether”. They also criticised the monthly market held at the top end of Bow Street, which they said cut off the main street for people travelling into town. “Also it must be remembered that these vendors are non-ratepaying, nonrent paying businesses which set up on the busiest day of the week to take the cream from the genuine Raglan retailers.” The board resolved to talk with the retailers over their concerns. Edith Symes
“The town is about more than them (retailers),” said board chairperson Peter Storey. “Raglan is chocka for these events … I would’ve thought that was good for business.” He said recent Sunday morning Rally NZ road closure contributed nearly $14,000 to the town’s non-profit and community groups, and proceeds from the Rock ‘n’ Roll & Classic Car Festival were split between Raglan Plunket and the local surf club. Raglan ward councillor and Waikato deputy mayor Clint Baddeley was “deeply
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Raglan scoops fill the newspaper The chips are down nationally over the size of a scoop of fries but local outlets say their customers are getting more than their fair share. And they reckon even if a scoop is standardised back to an even 330g, it may not be a bad thing. Raglan Beach Store’s Jules Klenner – who’s been in the business just six months – is enthusiastic over the standard scoop idea because it will make people aware, she says, of just how much potato they’re eating.
“People are having too many carbs in their diet,” she reckons, “and it’s detrimental to health.”
All staff at her Raglan West takeaways have now cut back the store’s ample chip portions by 10-20g, gauging the $2.50 minimum by how far up the chip basket the uncooked fries come. And it’s still “ample” for two people, she says. Down the road at Raglan Kopua Beach Store alongside the campground – perhaps better known locally as Jo’s Takeaways – the idea of a standardised chip scoop also has some appeal. It’ an “interesting” concept, says Jo Thompson, who’s an old hand at cooking up takeaways now, after having previously worked at the Raglan West store herself. And, yes, “maybe” she’ll look at getting the new scoop. But you’ve got to remember, she adds, this is not Auckland or Hamilton. Jo’s big on value for money and reckons that what her regulars get for double the $2.50 minimum is more like $7 worth of chips than $5.
Meanwhile Rangi Kereopa, barely two months into the business at Bow Street’s longtime chippie – where she’s taken over Rosie’s Fish n’Chips and looking to rebrand as Nannies – says “at the end of the day it (the scoop) is not going to change anything”.
food sector. “Chips are the only food in New Zealand where you don’t know what size meal you’re going to get when you order it,” says Chip Group chairperson Glenda Gourley who’s also campaigning for chippies to have better oil, cleaner vats and less salt.
Two good scoops for the $2.50 minimum to feed two people is about right, she reckons; and for elderly locals, it’s a smaller portion for just $1.
Edith Symes
Near the bottom end of Bow Street, both Gunn Lai at the Hong Kong Kitchen and Pisey Leng at Raglan Bakery are open to the idea of a standardised scoop. Both also point out, however, that it’s not just the quantity but the quality of the chips, and the oil in which they’re cooked, that count. The standardised scoop is the brainchild – if not the brainfood – of an organisation called The Chip Group, which promotes “best practice frying” in the New Zealand
After the fire: Raglan Kayak When Raglan’s wharf went up in flames back in April owners of Raglan Kayak Stephen and Candide Reid lost more than just their business. The couple had recently moved into a fully furnished house and the wharf building that served as a base for their kayaking business was also acting as storage for their personal possessions. They lost everything, including photographs and mementoes from their travels. “Sentimental stuff,” says Steve. Two months on and Steve and Candide have only just heard that their insurance company will pay out a claim. Sadly this will only cover about half of their business assets. “We took out business insurance when we started up – which was about 6 years ago now,” says Candide. “We were under-insured.” Negotiating the bureaucratic minefield of the insurance world has proved tricky, with the pair admitting that the process has been draining. “We’ve had to put a lot of work towards the insurance claim,” says Steve. “It’s a world we don’t
know.” Fortunately one of the couple’s kayaking clients, a lawyer, came to their aid, offering advice and dealing with paperwork. “She’s been an angel,” says Candide. In fact the couple has been overwhelmed by the support and love that the Raglan community has shown them since the blaze. “The first few days after the fire,” says Steve, “our phone beeped constantly with texts. People brought us baking, everyone has been really amazing.” “We were flooded with kindess,” adds Candide. “We’ve been blown away. We didn’t know people felt like that.” The couple’s friends organised a fundraising evening at the Yot Club over the Queen’s Birthday weekend as well as a raffle, for which many shops and businesses around town donated items. Now that the couple have heard that their insurance money will come through they’ve been able to look ahead to the future. “We’re definitely getting back on our feet next season,” says Candide. “We’ve put our budget together and on Labour weekend we’ll be opening as usual for our seventh summer.” Until
Weekly read guaranteed in town mailboxes Raglan township residents can now look forward to their Chronicle – and their weekly dose of community news and information – without any fears they might miss out. Junk mail or circular policy restrictions have sometimes seen letterboxes in town bypassed, but now the Chronicle is being delivered independently by local resident Graham Mortlock rather than through NZ Post. That means the Chronicle will still be delivered around town on Thursdays – but separately from the daily mail. Previously, says Chronicle editor David Smith, the urban distribution was handled with all other mail by posties contracted to NZ Post. But now only rural deliveries will be handled through NZ Post.
This new arrangement, says David, gives greater delivery flexibility and “makes sense” financially for the Chronicle, which has purchased its own motor scooter for the weekly run. “We encourage anyone who does not want a Chronicle or has not received one on Thursdays to advise us by contacting our office,” he says. Meanwhile, the Chronicle’s news website is temporarily out of action after being destroyed by hackers last weekend. David says he and staff hope to have it up and running again as soon as possible. Meantime all classifieds and public notices should be emailed to classifieds@raglanchronicle.co.nz. For general enquiries, email: info@ raglanchronicle.co.nz Edith Symes
then the couple and their son are off to Canada for two months to spend time with Candide’s family, a trip that was booked long before the fire. Steve and Candide would like to say a massive thank you to everyone who has shown their support in the aftermath of the wharf fire. “The whole community needs to give itself a pat on the back,” says Candide. “I’m proud of living here.” Emma Brooks
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Passionate Pirongia roll Raglan After being beaten by us in last year’s final and again in the first round, Pirongia came to the coast determined to make a splash.
and took a charge from Mute Pilau with ball in hand, he got straight up and went for one of our players he had been gunning for all day, itching to send him off. With the crowd hooting and the player well off the spot, our esteemed official calmed down and just awarded a scrum to us as the attacking team. Either the discipline and/or the Ref got his way in the end, when we were marched ten metres from a penalty for backchat and an easier kick made it 15 to 5 denying us a bonus point which may affect the semi and final home or away situation.
A heavy field, plus strong wind and rain didn’t dampen Pirongia’s resolve and they put in a controlled defensive second half effort against that wind to keep us out.There were good passages of play from our guys, but some new combinations and inexperience in the starting 15 gave the opposition an easier task than was really expected. At half time the score was 12 to 5 and turning with the wind I think the expectation was, “this looks promising for us” but Pirongia’s defence held.
The B team had a narrow loss also to Pirongia Bs who are a strong unit, but there was no disgrace in this. The game was played in good spirit and
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Raglan Arts Trail After a number of years of asking, the Raglan Community Arts Council is promoting the launch of an exciting new Raglan Arts Trail Guide 2011/2012 brochure in conjunction with a Whaingaroa wide ‘Open Studio Event’ over Auckland Anniversary weekend, January 2011.
lots of skill . Watching this team come together under the coaching of Jason Kahika has been a huge positive this season for Raglan Rugby and the club in general. Next week the Bs have a default from Matangi Hillcrest and we will use that opportunity to let a few injuries settle and I’m looking forward to these guys playing Frankton away the following Saturday. So it is just the A team at home to Matangi Hillcrest this week, who will be stronger for having a bigger bench. A five point win is imperative now to keep semi final home advantage alive. We look forward to another big crowd of supporters, Robert Kirkwood
with Jacqueline at the Old School Art Centre, to insure the inclusion of all your required details in the publication. For a small fee we want to promote our local artists for 2011 & 2012. Artists without a studio may hire a booth at the Old School Arts Centre for the Open Studio Event in 2011. We want this brochure to include an image from each artist and contact & location details to be found on the fold out map. This Whaingaroa Artist Open Studio weekend is going to be
publicised widely, including national art & lifestyle magazines. The brochure is planned to be at the Old School and distributed around the participating artists, Raglan business and many Hamilton & Auckland locations.
pollution are quite devastating. So imagine how much toxic pollution would be generated and how dangerous to the environment it would be to open up a landfill and start filtering through years of garbage – this is literally one of the LAST resorts, the other being mining our sacred reserves. This situation is largely a result of our consumerism followed by a poor habit of throw-away culture. Every year we landfill enough iron and steel to replace our nations entire fleet of motor vehicles and throw away enough aluminum every month to rebuild our commercial air fleet. About 70% of all metal is used just once and is discarded. The remaining 30% is recycled. After 5 cycles only 1% of the metal remains in circulation.
Therefore if we want to make certain that our future generations have the privilege of enjoying both our lifestyle and Native Parks then it is up to us to ensure that we do not send any metals to landfill. Xtreme Waste provides the opportunity for this community to recycle virtually every type of metal you can come up with. Every time a ton of steel is recycled, 2500 pounds of iron ore, 1000 pounds of coal and 40 pounds of limestone is preserved and a steel mill using recycled scrap reduces related water pollution, air pollution and mining wastes by about 70%. It is time to think beyond the bin – Forward to Zero Waste by 2020. Xtreme Waste
This is a call out to all established and emerging artists to get in touch
The goal of the Raglan Arts Trail Guide 2011/2012 is to help make the ever growing image of Raglan become a truly full destination with a wide variety of visitor opportunities. Terry Horn
Steeling from the future Resource depletion or materials scarcity. Which ever way you wish to look at it we are fast approaching a critical situation, one that has the current government speculating the mining of our national treasures.
One question to consider is: Should we begin to mine our landfills before mining our national parks? The concept of Landfill mining is attractive, as target specimen to ore ratio is higher in a landfill than at any metal mine. Basically that means there is more gold in a landfill than in a gold mine. However when we extract metals from pristine natural environments the effects on the ecology and associated
RAGLAN JUNIOR SOCCER: SAT 12th MAY 2010 GRADE
RESULT PLAYER/S OF DAY
5th Raglan Sprats NA 6th Raglan Orcas
Win 6-0
6th Raglan Sharks Win 4-3
NA Niko Garside Kaea Smith
7th Tiger Sharks
Draw 2-2 Levi White
7th Kingfishers
Draw 0-0 Mason Swann
8th Sea Snakes
Win 6-0
Kana Putaranui Brown
8th Makos
Win 5-0
Pearl Hughes
9th Stingrays
Win 3-0
Kane Roberts
9th Morays
Win 2-1
Rudy Reginer
10th Marlins
Win 5-2
Mungo Bates
Open Spartains
Win 6-2
Matthew Hill
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Matapihi Art Gallery presents
‘ The MATARIKI Series’ To celebrate Matariki we will be featuring an artist each week for 5 weeks starting on the 21st June – 26th July.
Our first week we are honored to feature: Yannis Petzold - Ocean Inlays. He handcrafts one-off original pieces , capturing eye and mind with an aesthetic balance of the natural and the mystical using strong geometric shapes. Yannis has designed a beautiful collection of works specifically for Matariki. There
are 7 pieces representing the constellation of Matariki/ Pleiades. These elaborate works of art are made from recycled African Ebony with inlays of Kaikoura Paua shell, Australian golden Mother of Pearl and Tahitian Black Mother of Pearl. The stars on each piece consists of copper, sterling silver and 18ct Gold. We invite you to come and view this collection from Mon 21 – Sun 27 June. matapihi art gallery 34 Bow St, Whaingaroa – Raglan For further info call 825 6515
Results:
Green: sponsored by Herbal Dispensary & Kanuka 1st Beleave - Riley Coleman & Carly McCarthy 2nd Mine All Mine - Lemaja & Jenny Gaunt, Sunny & Liz Hosking 3rd The Fairy Queen of Green - Madeleine Thompson and Lindsey Turner Crazy Creatures: (childrens) sponsored by Lions, Raglan Pharmacy & Skoot 1st Orange Dragon Fish - Ronan Thompson 2nd Gossamer on Wind – Ayla Benseman 3rd Banjy on Fire – Luka Benseman Kiwiana Kitsch: sponsored by Wild Coast Ruapuke & Trade Aid 1st Kiwi Mewi Fruit – Salvodor Cotterill- Nagels 2nd Plastic Fantastic – Jodi Collins 3rd Pokekuoa – Toni Burgess Be Pacific: Sponsored by Zinnia, Scintilla & Raglan Book & Toys 1st Tani-bot-o-saurus Lex – Lexi Holmes 2nd Spririt of the Water – Madison Troughton 3rd Ocean Blue – Nikki Williams Washed Up: Sponsored by Xtreme Waste& Orca Restaurant 1st Tag and Release – Liz Hosking 2nd Well Red Ballerina – Hayley Clark 3rd Madam Seaweed – Amber Hood Top model: Sponsored by Lime and Raglan Roast Charlotte and ‘mystery man’ wearing Gangrenous Captures Green Fairy, Green section - Tracy Brechelt People’s Choice: Trophy by Chris Meek Tag and Release, Washed up section – Liz Hosking Children’s Supreme Award: Sponsored by Raglan Lions $150 Dragonfly, Washed up section – Astrid Cotterill- Nagels Overall top 3 3rd $300 Mine all Mine, green section - Lemaja and Jenny Gaunt, Sunny & Liz Hosking 2nd $500 Gossamer on Wind, children’s crazy creatures section – Ayla Benseman Supreme Award: Sponsored by Ray White Raglan $1000 1st Beleave, Green section- Riley Coleman & Carly McCarthy
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Matariki
Matariki literally means the ‘eyes of god’ (mata ariki) or ‘little eyes’ (mata riki). Some say that when Ranginui, the sky father, and PapatĹŤÄ nuku, the earth mother were separated by their offspring, the god of the winds, TÄ whirimÄ tea, became angry, tearing out his eyes and hurling them into the heavens. Others say Matariki is the mother surrounded by her six daughters, Tupu-Ä -nuku, Tupu-Ä -rangi, WaitÄŤ, WaitÄ , Waipuna-Ä -rangi and Ururangi. One account explains that Matariki and her daughters appear to assist the sun, Te RÄ , whose winter journey from the north has left him weakened. Matariki is a celebration of the MÄ ori New Year. It begins with the first new moon after the Matariki star cluster - or Pleiades - appears in the dawn sky. This year Matariki takes place
on 14 June. The Maori New Year begins with the sighting of the first new moon after the first appearance of Matariki. Traditionally Matariki marks the end of the harvest and the beginning of the planting season. Today Matariki means celebrating the unique place we live in, and giving respect to the land we live on. The appearance of Matariki in the morning sky is considered vital on its first outing. If the stars in the cluster are clear and bright, it is thought the year ahead will be warm and productive. If they appear hazy and shimmering, an unproductive year is in store. The bright star Puanga – or Rigel – also emerges at about the same time, and for some iwi it is the appearance of Puanga rather than Matariki that has significance and is celebrated. Iwi who celebrate this star are those who don’t see Matariki, those who live in the west, some parts of the far north, and parts of the South Island. As the natural world regenerates and another
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seasonal round begins, Matariki is a time to pause and reflect – on the year that was, and the year that will be. No reira Kia hora te marino, Kia whakapapa pounamu te moana, Kia tere te karohirohi. May the sea be calm, may the shimmer of the summer glisten like greenstone and dance across your pathway as you explore the joys of Matariki. References: http://www.matarikifestival.org.nz/ http://www.wellingtonnz.com/event/matariki_ maori_new_year_2010
Events:
Matariki Gourmet Hangi, Ngaruawahia, 27 June 2010 Enjoy a sumptuous hangi dinner prepared by international chef Peter Gordon & a star-studded line up of entertainment featuring: Hollie Smith, Anika Moa, Don McGlashan, Emma Donovan, Anna Coddington, Erakah, Hinewehi Mohi, Joel
Reiki • Spiritual Counselling • Life Coach With Charly For the mind body and soul Every Friday at Lime, 10 Bankart Street. 10am-6pm. Ph: 07 825 8730 for appointments
Haines & Ben Tawhiti, Te Ahukaramu Charles Royal & Reo, and the Topp Twins. Tickets are available from the Raukatauri Music Therapy Centre. For more information visit www.rmtc.org.nz or phone: 09 369 1839 Dress smart casual. Constellation Collaborative at Matapihi Art Gallery : Design a star from harakeke with local weavers and then make a wish as you hang the star in the gallery. All are welcome. Lets make this a really giant starry sky. 21 June – 25 July. 7 Brothers and 7 Sisters Performance Evenings Featured Artists weekly exhibiting Matariki inspired works. All this and more at Matapihi Art Gallery 34 Bow Street , Whaingaroa/ Raglan Further info : (07) 825 6515
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GOLF CLUB is to be held at the
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Raglan Scout Hall as it currently stands on Cliff Street
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