SIMON TE WHEORO
This month's cover story features local artist Simon who tells the story of Whāingaroa through toi Māori.
COASTAL ELOPEMENT
A venture cooked up during the pandemic by two local women has become a runaway success in the wedding business.
RUNS IN THE FAMILY
We have a plethora of surfing families in Whāingaroa. This month we chat to father and daughter, Mark and Jade Camenzind.
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Being true to traditional toi Māori is important to local artist Simon Te Wheoro and he recently got the opportunity to express this passion at the Austronesian People’s Skills Exchange Workshop in Guam.
The workshop’s focus is on sculpture and brings together indigenous carvers from Taiwan, Guam, Indonesia, Tuvalu, Belize, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Palau, Philippines, and Aotearoa to exchange artistic skills.
One of two Kiwis attending alongside 23 other sculptors, Simon jumped at the chance to share his skills as well as learn from other indigenous artists.
Two sculptors from each country are recommended by their foreign consulate and Simon’s former tutor Simon Lardelli was invited by Creative New Zealand and put Simon’s name forward as the other attendee.
“Si, who was my whakairo tutor whilst I was at Toihoukura (Māori visual arts school), recommended me for the workshop. Creative New Zealand was looking for another artist and he said ‘bro there's an opportunity for us to go’, so he dropped my name.”
The goal of the workshops is to foster creative ideas, showcase the craftsmanship and techniques of each country, further refine product design and development, and ultimately achieve the common goal of creating an Austronesian economic circle.
More comfortable sculpting in stone, Simon will be attending workshops for sculpting in coconut shell, and shell, a medium he is not familiar with, but he’s keen to learn the skills shared by the other artists.
“The whole kaupapa is to exchange customary practice and talk about our traditional designs, and to engage and form relationships with all the other whānau who come under the Austronesian umbrella.”
Austronesian is the largest language family in the world, from Madagascar in the west to Rapa Nui in the east, and reaching Aotearoa down south to Taiwan up north. According to linguistic and archaeological research, Taiwan is mostly believed to be the origin of the peoples and cultures of the Austronesian.
When he’s not sculpting at creative symposiums and workshops, Simon can be found at Toi Hauāuru Studio on the Main Rd between Lorenzen Bay and Greenslade Roads.
While the studio is only open by appointment at the moment, Simon has been kept busy with commission work.
Much of the work he does is in collaboration with other local toi whakairo, including the waharoa that connects the new entry precinct for Hamilton Zoo and Waiwhakareke Natural Heritage Park he worked on with Kawharu Greensill and Te Reinga Te Tai.
Simon can whakapapa to Ngāti Māhanga (whose ancestral lands extended from Raglan Harbour to the west bank of the Waikato River), Ngāti Te Weehi (principal iwi of the Aotea Harbour) and Ngāti Tamainupō (from Waingaro) on his father’s side and Te Aupouri on his mother’s side.
BY JANINE JACKSON“I get most of my inspiration from these genealogical links,” he says.
Born and bred in Whāingaroa, he attended Te Rōpū Aroha Ki Te Reo at Raglan Area School before heading to Te Wharekura o Rakaumanga in Huntly for his bursary years and then to Toihoukura in Gisborne to learn all aspects of toi Māori including tā moko (tattoo) and sculpture.
When he works on a bespoke sculpture, Simon will incorporate the stories of his ancestors with the stories of the person who is commissioning the piece.
Waikato District Council have commissioned Simon to do the design work for a pā kahawai (trolling lure) sculpture, stainless steel panels and seating at the new wharf project that acknowledge the ‘fruits of the harbour’.
“The kaupapa kōrero, the works are based around our taiao, our environment and acknowledging all the species that surround our environment, as well as the different whakataukī (proverbs) and how we acknowledge these species through different metaphors,” he says.
“I acknowledge and pay homage to my whakapapa, to the region, the iwi and the hapū.”
He’s also excited to work on designs to be incorporated in the new 'magical' playground in Claudelands that will cater for all physical capabilities and ages.
“The main organiser Peter van Vroonhoven has been pushing this kaupapa. It's based on an American playground with a Disney castle and fairy tale theme. Peter is trying to bring the same concepts to that space but with themes that are unique to Māori.”
The revitalisation of mataora (full facial tattoo) and moko kauae (chin tattoo) is also keeping Simon busy.
Tā moko is a practice he takes very seriously and protecting Māori intellectual property is important; Simon can create beautiful tā moko designs with toi Māori elements but he won’t copy the designs that are of significance to particular tribes and other cultural identities.
“Doing the tā moko is actually quite empowering; and to keep its integrity is utmost for me. People are so proud of their cultural heritage and they are wanting to put that (tā moko) out there because it's beautiful to see. But another big part of that is their relationship with their people and te reo.”
Simon acknowledges that his journey as an artist wouldn’t have happened without the support of his whānau, iwi, hapū and community.
Partner Jamie Haenga plays an integral part in all that Simon does. An artist herself, the pair met at Toihoukura and as well as being the main admin person, she keeps the home fires burning while Simon is busy with mahi.
“The opportunities I’ve had as an artist are very humbling and I wouldn't be where I am today if it wasn't for the support from Jamie, my immediate family, and the wider whānau and friends.”
To find out more about Simon’s work visit simontewheoro.com.
There’sbeen quite a lot of eloping around the Raglan district recently – and it’s largely down to Covid and two enterprising local mums who thought small and foresaw a niche market amid the devastating global pandemic.
As Coastal Elopement Co partner Bridget Millward puts it, the venture “came to life” during Covid.
“Suddenly weddings as we knew them came to an abrupt halt,” she recalls. “They went from large-scale events down to weddings of 10 people only. We needed to think fast and this is where Coastal Elopement Co was born.”
Her comments are echoed by business co-owner and professional photographer Anne Paar.
Couples were being forced to effectively elope, she says, or at the very least to drastically downsize their day if they wanted to get married in the foreseeable future. “I said to Bridget ‘let’s jump in, let’s do it now’.”
Anne and Bridget – whose respective partners are both from longtime Raglan families – now have two seasons of elopements behind them, the seasons typically running from November to April.
They are good friends and have children at Raglan Area School and Let’s Grow daycare.
Each also operates a second wedding business alongside Coastal Elopement. “I have the White Wedding Club and Anne has Anne Paar Photography: we do big weddings with these businesses and then get together with Coastal Elopement,” Bridget explains.
“Once upon a time people would escape their families and secretively marry the love of their life, and that was an elopement,” she adds.
“Nowadays things have changed and people elope to have a different wedding, without the stress, styled beautifully and with a handful of their nearest and dearest who they want to celebrate their big day with.”
An elopement may be an intentionally small wedding, the pair explains, but that doesn’t mean it has to be a “non-beautiful, nonadventurous quick sign of a piece of paper” at the registry office as of old.
For Bridget – who does the planning and styling – it means a chance to coordinate small, bespoke weddings by the sea, not only in Raglan but also Mount Maunganui and the Coromandel, the areas the pair know and can manage best logistically.
For Anne, it means capturing on camera the intimacy of an elopement which is more easily achieved with fewer people, she says. “We feel every wedding should be authentic and about who the couple really is,” she adds.
Because Bridget and Anne coordinate “dream” wedding days from start to finish – sourcing the flowers, arranging hair and make-up artists, booking the celebrant and attending to details like ceremony seating and table styling – their clientele often includes couples from overseas.
“We organise everything so they can just sit back and relax while sipping on champagne,” Bridget says. “We take care of all the beautiful elements.”
Finding the perfect location is one of the first considerations. Out Ruapuke way, The Glass House – a luxurious eco-sanctuary with an infinity pool – is perhaps Coastal Elopements’ most intimate choice of venue, with just six able to stay over.
“Couples love this one,” Anne enthuses.
Then there’s Whale Bay’s bigger Koru Lodge with individual apartments, spas and expansive sea views; and the rustic charm of The Blodge up Maungatawhiri Rd for couples wanting a Bohemian-style wedding venue which can house up to 16 guests.
“Whether you want to marry on the beach, below a majestic mountain or among beautiful toe toe grasses, you’ll find your dream spot in Raglan,” the Coastal Elopement Co promises.
The Local Rag introduces a new surfing series where we profile families in Raglan where surfing is a passion across the generations. We begin with students involved in the RAS surf academy and this month we talk to Mark Camenzind and his daughter Jade Camenzind.
Mark, describe your relationship with surfing. When did it begin? How did you get interested?
My first introduction to surfing was around 40 years ago when I was 14 on holiday at the Mount. I had a go on a friend's old board and got hooked on the feeling. Since then surfing and surfboards are my passion and my job.
Where did you mainly surf and who with?
From there I bought myself a board and mainly only got to surf it in the holidays at the Mount. Once I got my own car at 16 I discovered Raglan with my mates from Melville High School. A year later I moved to Raglan.
Did you surf competitively?
No not really only the very odd comp till my later years. I now compete in the point boardriders along with my family. Both you and Jo surf. How did you encourage the kids to build their confidence?
We were always at the beach so we made sure the kids always had a warm wetsuit and some kind of board to ride. We let them pick it up at their own pace, and having their friends along to share the froth helped also.
What benefit do you feel that surfing gives them in their teenage years?
Surfing gives them so much, friendships, learning about the ocean, being outdoors, and keeping fit physically and mentally. It's one of the best gifts a parent can give.
What is the ultimate family surfing holiday?
We really enjoy going to Bali for the sun, surf, culture, and food. Also traveling around NZ and surfing different spots is special.
Jade, tell us about your first memory of surfing.
Throughout the ages of 6-10, my dad would take me and my younger brother down the beach or to the points on a small day to go surfing.
He would take turns pushing us into waves, and I remember getting into arguments with my brother about who has
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been pushed into more waves, and fighting about who was catching the next wave. Who was it that encouraged and supported you in the water?
My mum and dad have definitely been my biggest supporters and encouraged me a lot with my surfing. Also, as my older brother Jarvis surfed all the time and was really into it when I was younger, seeing how much fun he was having in the water and in the surfing academy, encouraged me to go surfing more.
How did they influence you and what has been their main surfing advice?
Seeing how much enjoyment surfing brought my parents and brother influenced me a lot to want to try surfing and once I felt what it was like I was hooked. My parents’ main surfing advice has been to have fun and never give up.
When did you discover that you were fully into surfing and wanted to pursue it at a competitive level?
In the level 3 lockdowns in 2020 me and my friends started surfing all day, every day as it was uncrowded. From then on I have been obsessed with surfing every day. I enjoy surfing for fun and like entering boardriders competitions.
How do you find the Surf academy experience? What are the benefits for you?
I love the surf academy and enjoy the surfing environment that it has. I love surfing with my friends every day while also getting school work done. The benefits for me are being able to learn a lot more about surfing and improve my surfing while also having the school/work balance to pass level 1.
How have the comps gone for you this year and what do you hope to experience moving forward?
Comps haven’t really gone my way this year but I'm looking forward to seeing what the future years bring.
Who else in the family surfs and do you surf as a family?
All 5 of us surf and we try to surf as a family as much as possible. Being out in the water all together is really fun and seeing us all catch waves together is pretty cool.
This page is exclusively dedicated to the youth of Whāingaroa. Each month, you will discover interviews, events, and other valuable information tailored for local rangatahi to foster connections and actively participate in our community.
Whāingaroa Youth Collective is a group dedicated to supporting youth, creating positive messaging, building support networks and events for youth.
We value manaakitanga and Whānaungatanga and believe Whāingaroa youth need a group which advocates for youth. We actively create the space for youth voice and try to create opportunities and connections for youth with our community.
We also are a support group for people working with youth and a connecting point for community groups. We meet monthly and welcome new members and contribution from the community.
Our WYC Rangatahi Page is about profiling our awesome rangatahi and the contributions they make to our community. This will become a regular page dedicated to youth. It is also a space to advertise as an employee, for youth to advertise that they are looking for work, for events and trainings for youth.
To kick things off we have interviewed Sean Dillon, Dailyn Tukiri and Olivia DeanChambers. They have been supporting our WYC and grew up in Whāingaroa.
Growing up in Whāingaroa:
I was the sporty kid so I was always doing activities; I always had things to entertain me. We had a really great community and group of parents and older people around us that supported us. There wasn't a problem we couldn't solve as we had people to help; we fundraised for a lot of stuff and that brought people together; we were all working for each other. There was a spirit of Whānaungatanga.
How’s life for young people today?
You get jumped on for every little thing because everything is so public. Everyone knows about everything. Half the time for youth today, when you do something stupid someone is going to record it and that’s going to get out.
Today, Social Media is like a competition to do the next coolest thing, the next most extraordinary whatever that might be.
Why did you want to get involved in WYC?
I feel like I owe it to the community to give back!
I have had a lot of support from a lot of people. There’s no way to really pay it back but I want to contribute and pay it forward to the next person.
I’m inherently invested in this community, especially if you have Whānau connections.
What advice would you give to young people?
The world’s telling you to grow up so fast. Enjoy your youth, take your time, enjoy your life. There’s so much time for you to grow up and be an adult; why would you want to start before you are ready.
Growing up in Whāingaroa:
I was reflecting on when I was younger, 15 or 16, and one feels not really included in the community. You have your school community, but the outer community; it feels like you have this pressure to be the certain way but you just want to have fun! And I remember wanting to just do dance all the time and there was nothing for teenagers. There weren't enough opportunities for teenagers to just let themselves be wild and have fun in a safe environment. I feel like as a teenager you are going to push the limits anyway but how can you do it in a safe way while still learning and growing? I feel we need that in the community - opportunities for youth to just be themselves but making sure their wellbeing is protected as well.
What advice would you give to young people?
Having a strong relationship with the environment has really helped my growth as a person in this community. If you have this strong relationship you naturally want to protect it and the people also.
What made you want to support the Whāingaroa Youth Worker Collective?
I studied a degree in population health and it made me think about the wellbeing of communities and I feel the young people in our community need to be cared for. I want to give back now that I am a bit older!
Growing up in Whāingaroa:
Growing up in Raglan for me was a lot of family time; everybody is connected; you are either from Poihakena or Motakotako or somewhere in between. There was a lot of wandering around the streets doing whatever we could to try and entertain ourselves, whether it meant running onto the pillow at Te Kopua or going for a swim at the pool after hours, but we had a sense of responsibility and we knew to clean up after ourselves and not to ruin things. We had a sense of respect and always cleaned up our mess.
How’s life for young people today?
They are going through the same emotions we went through growing up. You find out Raglan’s pretty small and you have to create your own fun.
Social Media is playing a really big part in the situation for young people. When we were growing up we had social media but no one used it to the extent it is used today.
The way we used it was to message a friend to see how they are and see if they wanted to meet up.
Why did you want to get involved in WYC?
I want to be able to be there as a person so that if young people don't want to go to their Whānau, or their teachers, at least we will be there for them.
What advice would you give to young people?
Don't be afraid to make a mistake; it’s the only way we can learn. Learn from your mistakes. It’s really easy. You are going to keep making mistakes so take something from those mistakes.
Ange Hardy is a florist who has lived in Raglan for 15 years. She is the face behind Leef Floral Design and lives with her daughter Lily. I met up with Ange in her gorgeous converted shed that she is in the middle of renovating, to chat about her journey.
What is your relationship like with your mental health?
My relationship with my mental health is really good. I feel so fortunate to be where I am now. I live in a beautiful community, I've got a gorgeous daughter, I'm building my forever home, I get to play with flowers! I get to bring joy and love to unexpected recipients. As you get older, life is incredibly humbling. You realise how little you need. I keep life very simple and that keeps me happy.
Is it something you consider every day?
I think because I've been to an incredibly dark place, I listen to my body. I don't necessarily check in every day but when stuff is getting hard, I will stop and take a break. I check in, I listen to my mind, I listen to my body. When my body is wrecked from being here working on the house, I take a break. When I start stressing, I call a friend. I try to be in tune with myself. Living with an autistic daughter also has its own challenges. I have the patience of a saint! But it's also very humbling because she sees the world through rose tinted glasses. She has taught me so much. She grounds me.
When you’ve been in that dark place what helped you get through?
I walked away from my marriage after 12 years and the first thing I wanted to do was run away from the world. I had always wanted to do volunteer work so I went to Nepal and it was a bit of an eat, pray, love scenario. I worked in an orphanage and I loved being with the kids.
I was doing big treks in the mountains. Unbeknownst to me, I think my adrenals were working overtime. I was a force to be reckoned with. Then I got a phone call from mum saying that my nan was really sick and if I wanted to see her I needed
to come back home. To get home from Nepal, you can’t just jump on the next flight. It took me about three days and she passed away while I was in the air. I got home and we buried her, and totally unconsciously, within a couple of weeks, I was in the deepest, darkest depression. It blows me away how you can suddenly be in a place that you cannot get out of. But because of it, I am where I am now. There I was without a job, without a home, living with my parents at 37. I didn't have a clue what I was doing with my life. I wanted to run away again. I needed to go on antidepressants, because I couldn't even think straight. I look back on it now like a crutch for a broken leg. It got me thinking normally again. It gave me some insight and made me ask myself what I would love to do every day. I ended up studying my flowers and moving to Raglan. I'm so pleased I've been there to be able to have empathy and understanding for when people are in that space. As soon as I was doing my degree, I had this thing to get out of bed for every day. I fell in love with it and I fell in love with Raglan and my mental health has been great ever since! I was starting from scratch but I was also starting as just me. I had only known an ‘us’ for so long and it was my time.
You’re raising a daughter with autism. Did you struggle with any grief over the life you had imagined for her?
Totally! She's the little girl that doesn't get invited to the birthday party. It breaks my heart but it doesn't break her heart. She doesn't give a shit! She's so content on her own. I believe they actually look at the world a lot better than we do. She was a huge surprise at 40, just when I was getting my life back on track. She was diagnosed at two and a half with Global Developmental Delay which was really frustrating because it's a large umbrella for more than one delay. She’s 12 now and it's only in the last year that I've got her autism diagnosis. But she is my little angel who was delivered to me and that's why I'm building this house. All I want for her is her independence and she's now got a little place next to mum when she grows up. You get what you give, you know. I've been given her and sure, I could grieve about it and ask
why me? But it is what it is, so I don't let it worry me.
What are some of the lessons you've learned?
Don't be too proud to ask for help. It's very easy to portray your life as wonderful because you're too proud. There are always people there to help whether it's a doctor, a counsellor, a mum, a best friend. Voice your feelings. Don't bottle it up. Don't run away from it. It's not going to help. And if you need a crutch, don't be too proud to reach out for it. One of my bigger lessons after being in a dark place was ‘sink or swim’. It's a little mantra I will tell myself if I feel the walls closing in. My other mantra is ‘ease and grace and push on through’.
You repeat that a few times and think, okay I can do this.
What are some of the tools in your toolbox?
Amazing family and friends are on the other end of the phone or a short drive away. My nan used to always say to me ‘hands in the earth, good for the soul’. I'll come and play with my flowers, they really are a love language, and they give me so much. I'll escape into another land with a really good book. I'll have time out to myself. Or I shake it off on the dance floor. I'll always be the old girl on the dance floor! I had quite a heavy week with my flowers so I went out on Saturday to the Yotty and danced it out. It's so freeing for me, it's such a release.
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For 32 years now local identity Ian Hardie has plied the waters of Whāingaroa Harbour at the helm of a distinctive wee blue-canopied cruise boat; and don’t expect him to weigh anchor on a job he loves any time soon.
As adventure and eco-tourism boom, he’s hooking – in his own laidback fashion – into a “growth industry” which includes regularly ferrying groups of cyclists across the harbour and even teaching foil surfing from his boat, the Harmony ll.
Come summertime he could also be offering the likes of tea and scones to visitors across the harbour at the 120-year-old Te Akau station homestead, the grand old villa which can be seen perched high on the hill across the harbour from the downtown Bow St jetty.
This is the old station manager’s house which Ian and wife Jo recently moved into, after having previously occupied the nearby woolshed for 15 years. The villa is now the focus of a restoration project which involves sanding, plastering, painting and myriad other jobs such as fixing up the sash windows so they work properly again.
It’s where the afternoon teas will be served up along with facts of historical interest that go right back to 1834 when the first Europeans – Reverend James Wallis and his wife Mary – landed on these northern shores of the harbour, an area historically known as Te Horea.
Ian loves this side of the harbour. It’s an area rich in history with “world class scenery”, he says, not least of which are the 30-million year old sedimentary pancake rocks formed largely
from once-living organisms called zooplankton.
He recalls that early on he was “really enthusiastic” and would take visitors right up to Waingaro Landing and to the Okete waterfall, but his emphasis now is on the sights closer to home.
Ian praises Steve Reid from Raglan Kayak & Paddleboard as having done much to help promote the pancake rocks and unique cliff formations directly across from Raglan township. The AA Traveller magazine’s touting of the area as “this remarkable stretch of coastline accessible only by water” has also reinforced its must-see reputation.
Ian now does “lots of trips,” keeping things slow and focusing on all the nooks and crannies of the rocky outcrops. “To me, this is the nicest part of the harbour,” he adds. “It’s why I do this (job).”
Besides catering to tourists, Ian regularly takes local groups like the iHub centre staff and Raglan Ramblers across the harbour. In recent times he’s also ferried across harbour a growing cycling clientele typically en route down country from Auckland via the Nikau Caves and Te Akau Coast Rd, or vice versa.
The Harmony ll takes up to seven bikes and riders at a time and has become known – in part because of a recent mention in the Kennett brothers’ popular cycling guidebooks – simply as the bicycle ferry.
Ian himself came to Raglan way back in 1978 as a young surfie from Timaru, and ended up staying. The surf was pumping, he recalls, attracting mainly Aussies and Americans back then.
While he soon had work in the form of a floor-sanding business, a back injury forced Ian to focus more on his love of boats. Offering harbour cruises was to be something “fun” and “not too serious”, he said at the time.
He bought his first boat hull as an unfinished project and worked with a Tamahere boatbuilder to get it done in time for the summer of ‘91. Meantime he gained a permit to take passengers on the harbour through what is now Maritime New Zealand, and a skipper’s ticket through Waikato Polytechnic (which was also to hold him in good stead when he later skippered the Wahine Moe).
Ian named his first vessel after Harmony, the original 1920s harbour cream boat, and Raglan
Harbour Cruises was born. After 15 years plying the waters, Harmony ll was retired and replaced with its namesake – the boat which is a common sight these days at the Bow St jetty.
The original Harmony ll now sits in his backyard across the harbour in need of a little tender loving care – but he’s working on it to bring it back to life.
“It’s been on hold for a long time,” he adds nostalgically.
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Ifirst met Linda and Tony Mayow in 2016 when Linda had officially retired from her Principal’s career in Auckland to become a volunteer at Trade Aid here in Raglan. They both have a long association and love for Whāingaroa having a home here for 15 years before making the move to live here permanently in 2016.
Although they are both retired, their lives are full, balancing time with their children and grandchildren, Whānau and friends, gardening, learning te reo Māori and their voluntary work in the community, just to name a few of their combined interests. One thing is for sure, they are both passionate about community and building strong relationships.
Why the move to Raglan permanently?
Having spent many years coming to Raglan whenever we could, we knew that this was the community we wanted to be part of.
What are you involved in?
Linda volunteers in the Trade Aid shop once a week and is on the Whāingaroa Trade Aid Board. She also volunteers at the iHub once a week. Four mornings a week she is teaching reading and writing to two men using What’s App, through the Rural Youth and Adult Literacy Trust.
Linda and Tony deliver Meals on Wheels in Raglan most Saturdays.
Tony was involved in the revitalisation of Raglan Naturally Community Plan and is providing ongoing support as an advisor when required; he is also a Board member of XZW Charitable Trust and a director of Community Energy Whāingaroa. He is also on the board of Raglan Holiday Park Papahua.
What are you passionate about?
We are both lifelong learners. Linda is currently enrolled in a Certificate of Adult Education through Open Polytechnic. Both Linda and Tony have studied papers in Tikanga Māori through the Wananga, and Te Reo Māori at Poihakena Marae.
Tony is passionate about community development and the importance of building strong partnerships within community organisations. He has worked in community development all of his career, in local government and in the community sector. Sustainability and climate action have always been a central focus.
We are passionate about our environment, in particular the impact of climate change. We believe strongly in the power of local action to cope with the effects of global warming, or ‘boiling’ as it is now referred to.
Maintaining healthy relationships with Whānau, friends and neighbours are an important part of our well-being.
What springs to mind when you think of building community resilience?
Tony says, “Community resilience refers to the strength of a community and its members. A resilient community will have strong internal relationships and interconnections. Its members will feel involved and connected locally and they will be thriving personally and collectively. A resilient community will be able to respond and withstand major emergencies by acting together.”
A vibrant local economy is critical for community resilience. The concept of a circular economy eliminating waste is central to that ideal.
What do you feel we already have and what is missing or what could we do better?
There are already many groups and individuals working to create a resilient, strong and thriving Raglan. An ethos exists in Raglan which is highly innovative and environmentally conscious.
We’re very pleased that Waikato District Council has a climate change policy and is developing a Climate Resilience & Response Strategy, with dedicated staff resource, headed up by a Raglan local, Rachael Goddard, and a specific sustainability well-being council committee, headed up by our Raglan councillor, Lisa Thomson.
Through Raglan Naturally we are starting to become much better coordinated and purposefully targeting our activities to fit the major priorities we face. We have significant poverty, deprivation and isolation in Raglan and major issues in housing and energy hardship. Our
young people are most affected by global warming and we need to work very closely with them to deal with it.
We have started but still have a long way to go on issues of co-governance and commitment to Te Tiriti.
Your thoughts on climate change and impacts.
The effects of climate change are already upon us, and felt here in Raglan; witness the significant coastal erosion and the cyclone Gabrielle effect on Highway 23.
We must be active right now in preparation for the extreme weather events to come.
What are you doing to address this?
Our voluntary work is significantly focused on climate change issues, particularly Tony’s work with XZW and Community Energy Whāingaroa.
Tony also supports advocacy work in a number of other environmental organisations, eg. Greenpeace.
There is no time like now to take action. If you feel inspired to be involved in community resilience building, check out:
Raglan Naturally
Whāingaroa Environment Centre
Raglan Community House
Raglan Lions
Raglan Timebank
Feed the Kids
Actions, no matter how small, all add up. Next time we will be sharing more community stories, actions, tips, and things that you can do to make a difference.
Over the coming months we will be showcasing and sharing stories from people and organisations in our community who are doing awesome things to build resilience, connection and take action on climate change.
DREAMVIEW CREAMERY HAS GONE BACK TO BASICS WITH OUR APPROACH TO PRODUCING, PACKAGING AND DELIVERING THE HIGHEST QUALITY A2 PROTEIN DAIRY PRODUCTS.
Dreamview is a family owned and operated creamery, milking and bottling on site since 2017 at our farm situated on the hills above Raglan.
The entire family all have huge roles to play in the day to day success of our operation and our customers love knowing exactly where their milk comes from. The wellbeing of our animals, ethical farming practices and low environmental impact are the pillars of our business model. Donating to the local community is also extremely important to us and we love holding open educational days up at the farm.
All packaged in glass we produce milk, cream, yoghurt and other product variations and deliver them to homes, offices, shops and businesses in our local area and surrounding districts.
Our products are ‘as fresh as it gets!’ Everything is milked and bottled in the morning then distributed the same afternoon. From paddock to pantry in one day.
Since opening the creamery in 2017 we have prevented 2,214,826 two litre plastic bottles from being purchased and ending up in landfill.
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Indulge your taste buds this August.
Raglan Food Co was first established in 2014 by co-founders Seb & Tesh, and our plant-based products have been produced in beautiful Whа̄ingaroa ever since - now as a Certified B Corporation and Climate
Positive Certified company.
With a fun loving crew of 30 - our team is all about lifting the vibe! The Raglan community were our first supporters, which is why we’ve doubled our Raglan Community Fund and donate products to the local food bank on a weekly basis.
Our jars have had a bit of a glow up, and you can check them out at the local Four Square, SuperValue or at The Herbal Dispensary.
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FB: @RaglanFoodCo
ORGANIC FOOD STORE & CLINIC
Discover the essence of Aotearoa’s finest flavours with our team’s handpicked selection of locally produced foods. We take pride in curating a range of highquality, tasty goods, all produced right here in our beautiful country. These are all new additions to our organic/specialty food selection.
The Kiwi Artisan infused Olive range
Calling all epicureans and home entertainers! Elevate your snacking experience with the mouthwatering olive range from The Kiwi Artisan. These extra-large green, black and Kalamata olives are infused with a selection of Smoked Manuka, Truffle , Kawakawa and Spicy Sichuan oils, making them the perfect addition to any artisan platter. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or just relaxing at home, these olives are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Tomtit: Organic Waikato grown salad mixes, microgreens and leafy greens
Your Tomtit farmers are passionate about growing fresh, nutritious food using sustainable and organic practices. Come and experience the crisp and wholesome goodness from their home- grown, farm. Delivered to us every Tuesday, a day after picking.
Opito Bay Salt: Rare Dry Gin Sea Salt
Embark on a journey of taste and indulgence with Opito Bay Salt’s Rare Dry Gin Sea Salt. This exquisite blend infused with hints of citrus, juniper, coriander, and cardamom will take your culinary creations to new heights. Elevate your cocktails, add flair to your dishes of venison, duck, wild pork, or fresh fish with this mouthwatering burst of flavour. Other award winning flavours in the range are: Smoked chilli, Porcini, Coromandel kelp, Black garlic, Rosemary sea salt and Furikake gourmet seasoning.
At The Herbal Dispensary, we’re eager to welcome you in-store to share the love for locally sourced, high-quality foods. See you soon!
W: www.raglanherbaldispensary.nz
IG: @theherbaldispensary
P: 07 825 7444
A: 6 Wallis Street, Raglan
Among the treasures displayed at iHub there are unique jewellery designs crafted by jewellery maker, Jan Kearvell. You can find an exclusive item to add to your collection or to gift to someone special.
Jan has ‘played ‘creatively all her life, but twenty years ago, when she developed rheumatoid arthritis, finding the hand exercises boring, she tried several things to keep her fingers moving and it made sense to make something while she was moving her hands.
After taking a night class series she began creating pieces using unused or discarded metal. There are lovely copper forms where she has utilised an old fire guard for material and others where the medium is metal cut from a discarded industrial light fitting.
In the early days these took the form of little birds and then gorgeous copper butterflies. As time moved on so has her creativity, and the bush is motivating her to use leaves and vines as inspiration for her pendants, bracelets and earrings
Jan calls herself a crafting junkie. This has meant that not only does Jan work with metals, she has sometimes combined them with wood, paint and embroidery cottons and colourful glass and crystals. The ideas are often inspired by nature observed on her own property set in bush.
People bring Jan old or broken jewellery that is precious to them for her to remodel into something that they can love and keep on using. For example, it may be a string of Grandma’s old beads that they can remember her wearing or a broken necklace that they want transformed.
Jan’s interest in recycling has meant that she has made some interesting jewellery from old coins she was given. She makes her own sterling silver hooks that she has designed and made to suit her designs. Some of the copper items could leave residue on the skin, so she has found a sealant to prevent that happening.
Jan works in various places around her home depending on the material she is working with or whether the grandchildren may be around. The garden shed provides access to all her tools, (and suitable ones that her husband may have left after working on his motorbike project) but a trestle in her bedroom provides a sunny spot when she is in painting mode. Upstairs in the
BY LIZ YORSTONgarage is a safe place, away from young hands, to keep and work on her glass jewellery.
Because Jan’s jewellery is bespoke you won’t find another piece that is the same, and it is unlikely that she would want to copy one she has already made as she will have moved on to the next thing that has inspired her.
The name for her jewelleryMetal Moon - has its genesis in her family roots in the South of England. Her grandmother’s brother had Moon as his second name. Because many of her designs were round and she was working with metal at the time it felt fitting.
On display at iHub there is a great children’s book that Jan has written and illustrated about Grandpa and his motorcycle. Jan found she had spare time when going to motor bike races with husband Mike, and when looking around at all the characters involved, thought there was a story to be written. It is clever and written in rhyme. Luigi’s Monster would be a great buy for a child who is interested in things mechanical or has a Grandad who is still a teenager at heart with his bike and the wind in his hair.
In their spare time when she and Mike are not at work or tinkering on their projects, they are rewilding an acre of land they have purchased that was covered in timber slash. All this is done when her rheumatoid arthritis is not causing an issue, when the weather allows for outside work, or she is not feeling like sitting around just reading the books she loves
Finding a market was exciting and a bit terrifying but she took the plunge, joining a local car boot sale. Later she shared a stall with a friend at the local Creative Market, and when it was suggested she display her work at iHub she then felt confident to take the opportunity.
iHub provides not only the space for her displays but a connection with like-minded people. Not only that, but it also makes for purposeful creation. Jan likes to think about people wearing her jewellery and loves the sense that it could end up in many different places and treasured by the person who owns it.
You can find out more details about Jan and her work by visiting the Raglan iHub - open 7 days a week between the hours of 10.00am and 3.00pm.
Check out our website www. raglanihub.nz for more iHub news and we also have a FB page @raglanihub
A school disco and other fundraising initiatives have certainly contributed to the cost of the new playground, but there is still a way to go which has meant the project will be completed in stages as funding allows.
“This is a really important project for our school but also the wider community. Playgrounds are vitally important and enable our students to remain active. The playground we have proposed will cater for all students from year 1 through to year 8, but we need the community’s help to get this project underway,” says Katie.
The students of Te Uku School are looking to the Raglan community to help them fund their desperately-needed new playground.
Sadly, the current playground, which has been well utilised over the last 25 years, is in urgent need of upgrading, but playgrounds do not come cheap and funding from outside school fundraisers is needed to get this project off the ground.
Te Uku School Board of Trustees representative Katie Richardson says the school has exhausted all grant opportunities and with no funding available through the Ministry of Education they are calling on the community for support.
She adds, “All donations big or small count and we are grateful for any contribution towards this exciting project for our tamariki”.
Families and businesses are invited to buy bricks which will form part of a permanent “Thank You Path" at the school, while a further call has been made to local businesses that may be in a position to further sponsor the playground.
As Katie says, all donations count and will be gratefully received, and as the Te Uku School roll continues to climb, there is no doubt many students will benefit from this exciting project long into the future.
If you would like more information please contact: friendsofteuku@gmail.com
Owning rental properties has for many decades been a staple investment for Kiwis as a way of funding their retirements. The last 30 years in particular has seen a significant rise in people buying rental properties, sparked by the 1991 Government retreating from providing state housing, encouraging the private sector to fill the gap.
Back in 1991 NZ had a population of 3.5 million people and ‘Housing Corporation New Zealand’ (what eventually become Housing NZ and Kainga Ora) managed 70,000 properties. Fast forward to 2023 and we’ve had a population increase of 1.7 million to 5.2 million people, and Kainga Ora manage only 60,000 properties. And immigration is tracking to a net 100,000 this year alone at a time where house building is slowing down significantly (although not the case here in Raglan!).
Everyone has their own view of property investors/landlords, but love them or hate them the country has found itself in a position, due to decades of Government policy, where we’re heavily reliant on private landlords to put roofs over heads.
It’s hard enough to buy a home to live in, so how do property investors manage to buy rentals? Answer: once you’ve purchased your first property, it sets you up to purchase more properties over time.
Let’s look at a typical example:
Ross & Rachel* purchased a home in 2013 for $500,000 funded by a 10% cash saved deposit of $50,000 and a 90% mortgage loan of $450,000.
10 years later in 2023, they’ve paid their mortgage down to $385,000 and the value of their home has increased to $1,000,000.
They want to purchase a rental property but they don’t have any substantial cash savings as they’ve been concentrating on paying their mortgage down. Banks will look at the value of their home of $1,000,000 and (assuming they meet affordability criteria) allow them to borrow up to 80% of that value to raise the deposit for the new property which is $800,000 maximum. $800,000 maximum minus their $385,000 existing loan = $415,000 ‘available equity’.
Current government rules mean you need a 35% deposit to purchase an older rental property or a 20% deposit if purchasing a new build rental property. This means that with the equity they have in their home, Ross & Rachel (affordability assumed) could purchase an older rental at a purchase price of no more than $1,185,714 without needing a cash deposit or a new build rental at no more than $2,075,000 purchase price, again with no cash deposit input required.
Affordability-wise, they’d have to satisfy the bank that they can afford the new debt, but they do have a new rental income to help support that calculation.
So that’s the big secret of how property investors get their first and subsequent rental properties. Being a property investor isn’t all roses and capital gains however – there are plenty of risks to consider before diving in. Doing your home work is critical and you’ll need an experienced team of professionals including an Accountant, Lawyer, Mortgage Adviser, and Property Manager to make sure you avoid the pitfalls.
* Fictional example and names.
DTI Lawyers is pleased to announce that they will be acquiring the wellrespected legal practice BCB Law from 1 August 2023.
BCB Law has delivered specialist property and private client legal services to Raglan clients for 26 years. DTI Lawyers recently celebrated its 10-year anniversary, and provides complementary legal services in commercial, property and private client as well as expanding the scope of services with its specialist Employment Team.
DTI has worked across from BCB on numerous transactions throughout the past decade, and the partners have formed a strong collegial relationship and mutual respect for how each firm practices law with a client first approach. So, when husband and wife team Brian and Robin
Braadvedt decided to take their well-earned retirement, they reached out to DTI, confident in the knowledge that their clients will be in good hands.
Director Brian Braadvedt stated, “We are delighted that DTI Lawyers is acquiring our practice. DTI genuinely shares our values of integrity, trusted relationships, and sharp expertise.”
DTI Managing Director Jaime Lomas affirmed this, saying that “DTI Lawyers are committed to building strong relationships with all of our clients. BCB Law clients can expect the same level of personalised service and care as they are accustomed to.”
From 1 August, previous clients of BCB can find their deeds and files located at the offices of DTI, conveniently located in the neighbouring building to BCB Law on Alexandra Street. DTI Lawyers’ Raglan office is located in the LoanMarket building, 20 Bow Street, Raglan.
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This is the first time this stunning oceanfront property has been on the market in over 17 years and is one of only 10 properties that adjoin the waterfront of Whale Bay. Enjoy surfing, swimming, diving, and fishing all from your lawn with direct access to the ocean. This property, split over three levels, is expertly designed to fit seamlessly into the landscape. As you follow the sun, you’ll be met with expansive views that will leave you in awe. From serene bush and bird life to vivid sunsets over the sea, every window offers a spectacular sight. The multiple decks provide perfect spaces to entertain friends and family, or simply relax and soak in the beauty of nature. The interior of this home is just as impressive as its surroundings. High ceilings and large windows allow for plenty of natural light. Insulation in the walls and ceilings, and a kentstyle fire will keep you warm and dry in the cooler months. Relax on the flat entertaining lawn right to the water’s edge and take in the magnificent sunsets. Orca, dolphins, seals, and Kahawai workups are regularly seen from the deck. It is tucked into the hillside sheltering it from the prevailing South and West winds. This property has many interesting and rare plants growing in the tropical environment. The landscaping features 17 tones of Schist from the South Island’s Whataroa river, areas designed by legendary landscape guru Gary Bjerring. Conveniently located near Manu Bay boat ramp and only 8kms from the town centre. Don’t miss this opportunity to own a piece of paradise in Raglan!
rwraglan.co.nz/RAG30311
Auction 3:00pm, Saturday 2 September
On site (unless sold prior)
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Blair Hanna
021 0200 8282
Yana Pemberton
021 183 0479
This centrally located 3 bedroom character home captures all day sun on its north-facing and spacious wooden deck. Tucked away nicely out of the wind, if you want to get away to the beach and enjoy that peaceful feeling, then this is the property for you! With 3 double bedrooms, a bathroom and separate laundry this comfortable home features a separate lounge with modern bi-folds opening onto the sundrenched deck. Some of the windows are double-glazed and a fireplace in the main living area warms the house nicely into the evenings. Toast some marshmallows on the glazier just outside in the courtyard, with lemon, lime and feijoa trees fruiting nearby. A new heat-pump and a new roof complete the picture. Fully fenced on a generous 1017 sqm section, this property will appeal to many including first-home buyers, investors, developers or those who have the vision to take the property to its next step. The single-car garage on the side of the property is perfect for the jet-ski or boat. An easy 10 minute walk to the shops and cafes, close to the bus stop and only 5 minutes walk to the wharf for barista coffee, tasty fish n’ chips and a swim… or simply sit back and relax in your own private sanctuary! rwraglan.co.nz/RAG30301
Auction 6:00pm, Friday 11 August
Ray White Raglan Office (unless sold prior)
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Melanie Carroll 021 760 468
This house sits beautifully on its site in a sought-after quiet location. An opportunity to own a spacious home, offering comfort and convenience. Modern kitchen, with an island workbench, makes entertaining and family meals easy, flowing to a spacious openplan dining area with doors opening onto an the deck and garden. Two lounges, one adjoining the dining area and a second, separate, create spaces to both relax and entertain. One double and a single bedroom and bathroom are located downstairs. The separate studio outside is an ideal space for a teenager or overflow guests. Two more bedrooms are located on the second story as is a bathroom. Let’s not forget the large single garage, spa and an outside shower.
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rwraglan.co.nz/RAG30243
This enchanting, unique, family home boasts 5 stunning double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and all the modern conveniences you would expect from a truly delightful home. The nicely planted gardens and established trees offer a relaxing seating area nestled in the bush. This private 921sqm property is ideally located within quick walking distance to the Raglan’s vibrant cafes and shops, school, beaches, walkways and biking tracks. Entertain in the sunshine on the northerly-facing deck with the wood-fired pizza oven and bbq, whilst enjoying views of majestic Mt Karioi and the ever-changing estuary. The property offers a variety of income streams and ample parking for the boat and visitors.
Entertain from the new white palette kitchen featuring top-quality fittings, effortlessly stylish stone workbenches, and a smart fridge. A walk-in butler’s pantry as well as laundry is at your fingertips. The open-plan living and dining area extends past large bifold glass doors to the deck, allowing you to make the most of the expansive harbour, Raglan bar and majestic Mount Karioi views. A spacious double bedroom with water views and a bathroom with a bath are located on this level. Upstairs the lounge has large windows celebrating the view. The main bedroom with ensuite and another bedroom are situated on this level as well as a separate bathroom making upstairs living, lounging, and entertaining a pleasure.
rwraglan.co.nz/RAG30276
See website for Open Home times or call Julie to arrange a private viewing
Auction 6:00pm, Friday 8 September Ray White Raglan office (Will not be sold prior)
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See website for Open Home times or call Melanie to arrange a private viewing
Thank you Melanie! All your hard work paid off for everyone. Just want to take this opportunity to say what a wonderful person you have been to deal with, you have gone the extra mile, your communication is impeccable, your suggestions and advice have been great, and what a pleasure you are to deal with… nothing was made hard, you gave all the confidence and worked proactively every day. You were kind and caring with the tenant and were considerate in every way to all parties involved. Ray White are privileged to have you on board. Again thank you.
Brent Singer Vendor - 1675 Ohautira Road, Waingaro
RAGLAN 105 Greenslade Road
Harbourside Haven
This stylish, modernized home ticks all the boxes, from its prestigious Greenslade Road, Raglan address with its extensive Northerly harbour views, to its low maintenance private setting, ensuring your piece of paradise.
pggwre.co.nz/HAM37718
4 3 1
PRICE BY NEGOTIATION
GST Inclusive
VIEW 1.00-1.45pm, Sunday 6 August
Richard Thomson
M 027 294 8625
E richard.thomson@pggwrightson.co.nz
RAGLAN 49B Mangakino Road
Privacy in Rolling Hills
Set proud overlooking lush farm land this threebedroom brick home offers an enviable lifestyle opportunity. Moved to this section about three years ago, this home has been reclad with new bricks, new piles and a new deck.
A generously sized double garage is accessed via concreted area adjoining the gentle sloped driveway. The grounds have been nicely landscaped with fruit trees established, raised vegetable plots and a mature blueberry orchard under cover. Paddocks are fenced with water for stock.
For more information or to arrange a viewing outside of open home times contact Richard today.
pggwre.co.nz/HAM38106
3 1 2
$995,000
GST Inclusive
VIEW 12.00-12.45pm, Saturday 5 August
Richard Thomson
M 027 294 8625
E richard.thomson@pggwrightson.co.nz
WAITETUNA 11 Parker Access Road
Access Granted
11 Parker Access is an exciting opportunity for those looking for a newly built home in a friendly quiet neighbourhood. Situated on an elevated sunny north facing rise, this quality built and thoughtfully laid out three bedroom home has a huge kitchen, dining and living areas which all flow to a deck built for entertaining.
pggwre.co.nz/HAM37630
3 2 2
$1.4M
GST Inclusive
VIEW By Appointment Only
Richard Thomson
M 027 294 8625
E richard.thomson@pggwrightson.co.nz
RAGLAN 154 Hills Road
Prepare to be Impressed
This 10.8ha block (more or less) of flat to rolling contour has a long road frontage and multiple breath-taking possible building sites all with impressive rural and ocean views. This property's location, size and setting is a cut above the usual lifestyle blocks or sections in the ever popular Raglan area.
pggwre.co.nz/HAM37806
PRICE BY NEGOTIATION Plus GST (if any)
VIEW By Appointment Only
Richard Thomson
M 027 294 8625
E richard.thomson@pggwrightson.co.nz
WAITETUNA 12B Bush View Drive
Solitude, Serenity and Space
Great views, elevation and a sunny lifestyle on an approximately 2.41ha (more or less) section imbued with nature await you here, up a quiet lane mere minutes (3km) from the Waitetuna community. The 302m2 modern, open plan home has strong architectural lines, making a statement with its full height windows and sunken living areas at the heart of the home.
pggwre.co.nz/HAM36981
4 2 2
PRICE BY NEGOTIATION
GST Inclusive
VIEW By Appointment Only
Richard Thomson
M 027 294 8625
E richard.thomson@pggwrightson.co.nz
RAGLAN 646 Te Mata Road
Simply Stunning- 3 Titles
Here's your chance to secure 15.0492ha (more or less) of fertile land close to Raglan. The area offers a warm and friendly community, excellent primary school and favourable rainfall for healthy pasture and crops. There are 3 titles here each with a taste of native bush, flat to easy contour, quality soils and amazing views of Mt Karioi.
pggwre.co.nz/HAM37843
$1.2M Plus GST (if any)
VIEW By Appointment Only
Richard Thomson
M 027 294 8625
E richard.thomson@pggwrightson.co.nz
WAITETUNA 881b Old Mountain Road
Spectacular Lifestyle
Lifestyle properties of this quality don't come along everyday. This modern, comfortable family home on 1.235ha (more or less) had a lot of thought go into it - the layout works exceptionally well with multiple inside and outside areas to enjoy time alone or with family and guests.
pggwre.co.nz/HAM37379
4 2 2
$1.45M
GST Inclusive
VIEW By Appointment Only
Richard Thomson
M 027 294 8625
E richard.thomson@pggwrightson.co.nz
We don’t just say team, we guarantee it. Professional support, clear communication and the sharing of local knowledge allow us, as a true team, to get the best possible outcome for you. If you’re looking to buy, sell, invest or have your property managed?Call Property Brokers Raglan on 07 825 7170 or email raglan@pb.co.nz
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E chris.moore@pb.co.nz
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Raglan Ukelele Festival
9 Sept Workshops, strum-along, concerts. Info & registration at www.ruf.co.nz
For the first time this year the RAW is having its very own opening night at Rock-it - all welcome! On Thurs 19 Oct| 6.30-9.30pm $40 a ticket - includes a welcome drink & 4-course walk and fork menu. Purchase tickets before 6 Oct. Visit www.raglanartsweekend.nz for more details and to buy tickets.
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‘Flora’ Art Exhibition
15-30 Sept by Hayley Hamilton & Jane Galloway at the Artists at Work Gallery. IG: @hayleyhamilton_create @jane.galloway.artist @artists.at.work.gallery
Old School Garage Sale fundraiser
24 Sept @ The Old School Arts Centre, Stewart St.
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We create regular features to showcase local businesses. These features include: Home, Women in Business, Health & Wellbeing, Art, Wharf & Foodies. If you are interested in featuring in one of these please contact Geraldine: geb@g-design.co.nz For any other advertising or content for the mag, please contact Jacqui: info@raglanchronicle.co.nz
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COUNCIL
Waikato District Council Monday, 28 August 2023, 9.30am
A number of workshops are scheduled throughout each month for the Council to provide direction, these are on Council’s website under the following link https://www.waikatodistrict.govt.nz/your-council/council-committees-boards/council/ council-workshops
COUNCIL COMMITTEES
Performance & Strategy
Sustainability & Wellbeing
Monday, 7 August 2023, 9.30am
Wednesday, 9 August 2023, 9.30am
Infrastructure Wednesday, 16 August 2023, 9.30am
Policy & Regulatory
Tuesday, 22 August 2023, 9.30am
Proposed District Thursday, 24 August 2023, 9.00am
Plan Sub-Committee
**Public Excluded**
Audit & Risk
Thursday, 31 August 2023, 9.30am
COMMUNITY BOARDS/COMMITTEES
Tuesday, 1 August 2023, 6.00pm
Community Board Committee Room 1 and 2, 15 Galileo Street, Ngaruawahia
Tamahere
Tuesday, 1 August 2023, 7.30pm
Community Committee Tamahere Community Centre, 21 Devine Road, Tamahere
Te Kauwhata
Wednesday, 2 August 2023, 7.00pm
Community Committee St John Hall, 4 Baird Ave, Te Kauwhata
Rural-Port Waikato
Thursday, 3 August 2023, 6.30pm
Community Board Te Kohanga Hall, Cnr Te Kohanga Rd/Tuakau Bridge - Port Waikato Road, Te Kohanga
Taupiri Community Board
Huntly Community Board
Meremere
for removal
CROP SWAP. First and third Sundays of the month. 9.30 -10.30am at Bowling Club, James Street. Bring anything from kitchen or garden to swap – seedlings, plants, produce, preserves, baking. It’s not direct swapping, we share abundance, and everyone gets a bit of everything! All welcome
SAT 05 AUG @ YOT CLUB Chimpster + Friends..Date Night from 9pm.
TWO BEDROOM COTTAGE for rent
Monday 7 August 2023, 6.00pm
War Memorial Hall, Greenlane Road, Taupiri
Tuesday, 8 August 2023, 6.00pm
Waahi Paa, 177C Harris Street, Huntly West
Thursday, 31 August 2023, 7.00pm
Community Committee Community Hall, Heather Green Ave, Meremere
Note: In the event that the business is not concluded on the advertised date, the meeting may be continued on a later scheduled date.
Agendas and minutes for meetings are available at www.waikatodistrict.govt.nz/your-council.
This notice is given under section 46 of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987.
RAGLAN
HORTICULTURAL
SOCIETY NEXT
MEETING
Tuesday 15 August at 1pm in the Church Hall, Stewart Street. Guest speaker Gus Kendall talking about compost. Floral Art theme – An Arrangement of Succulents. Normal competitions, display table, Garden Vibes (potato competition), raffle, tea & biscuits. All welcome.
NOTICE of Annual General Meeting
Business of the Meeting:
• Apologies and enquiries to: info@raglancommunityhouse.org.nz
or (07) 825 8142
Practice Nurse Vacancy
Raglan Medical Practice Hours
Monday - Friday: 8.00am – 5.00pm Saturday / Sunday - Closed
The successful candidate will provide patient-centred, culturally appropriate, and individual holistic care to patients and be able to demonstrate:
• Understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi/Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its relevance to the health of Māori in Aotearoa/New Zealand.
Afterhours & Public Holidays
Knowledge of health equity principles and desired outcomes
• Effective written and oral communication skills
Anglesea Clinic provides health services for our patients out of normal working hoursand can be contacted on 07 858 0800
• Sound computer skills
• Competency in clinical assessment
For EMERGENCIES DIAL 111
The ability to work autonomously and collaboratively to promote, improve, maintain and restore health. Preference will be given to applicants with practice nursing and emergency/acute assessment experience.
Healthline can be contacted 24 hours a day on 0800 611 116 for free advice from registered nurses.
MedTech knowledge and certification in cervical screening, vaccination and chronic disease management are desirable.
You must be a permanent NZ resident with a current NZ Practising Certificate and a minimum of two years nursing experience.
Practice Plus provides virtual telehealth to all patients on weekdays from 5pm-10pm and on weekends and public holidays from 8am to 8pm, register at www.practiceplus.nz
The role is 0.8 FTE though we would consider reducing this to 0.6FTE if that is more suitable to the successful candidate.
If you are interested in this position please send your CV with a covering letter to:
michelle.meenagh@raglanmedical.co.nz by 5pm on 18th August 2023.
»Old cardboard ammunition boxes
»Goldand silver
of China »Collections of vintage toys including Fun Ho, Matchbox, Dinky,Corgi and anyother related items »Early glass, Lalique, Etling, Murano and other quality items »Quality items of crystal, particularly Waterford Crystal »Swarovski Crystal »Collectables - Militarymedals and related militaryitems, fountain pens, old signage, AAbadges, cameras, scientific equipment, sewing items, sporting items including badges, medals and programs, early crocks and bottles, postcards, early tin toys, teddybears and dolls, all tools, shipping items and nautical items »Maori artifacts »Jewellery »Carved Ivoryand Jade »Coincollections and bank notes »Early books Gold and silver -top pr ices paid! TO BUY We’ll come to you! Call Sarah on 021 0247 4025 Email us on antiquesgallery2021@gmail.com
5 STEWART STREET, RAGLAN
RAGLAN FILM FESTIVAL Film nominations open until Friday 27 October 2023 (films to be submitted by Monday 1 March 2024). Enter online https://www.raglanartscentre.co.nz/rff/
INTERMEDIATE POTTERY WHEEL
WORKSHOP SERIES FOR ADULTS 6-week programme with Sarah Bing | Thursdays 3 Aug – 7 Sept | 7pm – 9.30pm | $280 RCAC+Clay members $300 RCAC members $320 nonmembers | all materials and firing included | Bookings essential www.raglanartscentre. co.nz/workshops
RAGLAN CREATIVE MARKET – SUNDAY 13
AUGUST 10am – 2pm at the Old School Arts Centre on Stewart St. For more info - www. raglanmarket.com
FILMMAKERS’ WORKSHOP – TUESDAY 15
AUGUST The art of storytelling in film – find your creative voice in the first of our Raglan Film Festival 2023 workshop series, with Ray Diprose & Sue Harker. 6 – 7.30pm at the Old School Arts Centre on Stewart St. All welcome, koha entry.
NOURISH HANDBUILDING WORKSHOP
Clay & coffee with Lindy – 4-week programme | Wednesdays 6 Sept – 27 Sept Sept | 10am –12.30pm | $160 RCAC+Clay members $180 RCAC members $200 non-members | coffee, gluten-free treat, clay + bisque firing included | Bookings essential www.raglanartscentre. co.nz/workshops
RAGLAN UKULELE FESTIVAL – SATURDAY
9 SEPTEMBER One day ukulele festivalworkshops, strum-along and concerts. For more info and to register - www.ruf.co.nz Evening concert with our guest artists at Raglan Club - entry included in festival tickets, door sales will be available for public.
REGULAR EVENTS
Ragtimers Ukulele Group Weekly on Wed, 4pm
Clay Shed Members’ Night Weekly on Wed, 5-7pm
Karioi Quilters Monthly on 2nd Thurs, 10.30am
Raglan Art Group Monthly on 1st Fri, 10am
Backgammon Club Monthly on last Fri, 5pm
Mens’ Group Wed 29 Mar then every other week, 7pm
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