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We spoke to Raglan ex-pat Jesse Turner about her experience of the global pandemic in Spain

KOTAHITANGA THROUGH CREATIVITY Local artist Simon Te Wheoro uses creativity to spark crucial conversations about unity

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HE PUA AWA I BLOSSOM FORTH FROM A NEW BEGINNING L E E , A R A G L A N L O C A L , I S L E A D E R O F C U R R I C U L U M A T H E P U A AWA I , F R A S E R H I G H S C H O O L ’ S T E E N PA R E N T U N I T .

truggling to fight back the tears Lee Marchioni tells her graduate student Danielle “I’m super proud of you, like mother proud” Danielle tells the camera “If it wasn’t for Lee I wouldn’t be where I am.” Lee, a Raglan local, is Leader of Curriculum at He Puaawai, Fraser High School’s Teen parent unit. High School Mums, A two-part documentary on TVNZ1, follows Lee and the young women who she supports daily. Lee Marchioni is a role model. Being a teen mum herself back in the day, she knows just what the girls are going through and how to encourage them with their studies as well as how to teach them important life skills. She loves her job and is in no doubt highly respected by her girls. “We are not about supporting teen pregnancy, it’s about supporting those it happened to,” Lee says.

I like the autonomy I have as a leader. If I see an issue and a way to deal with it, I can implement it straight away, rather than wait for another person or group to discuss it, approve it, or not, and then get back to me. This means I can provide support for students when they actually need it, not 6 weeks or 6 months down the track. Oh, I also like the cute babies I get to cuddle!! What are some of the changes that you have been able to make while in the position? Creating more of a dynamic modern learning environment. Adding more office space so students can meet with youth coaches, counsellors etc in a private space. Building a more collaborative relationship with our Creche and updating our kitchen so it is more of teaching space than a kitchen. What are the biggest challenges that your Mums face when trying to pursue study and parenting?

I started day relieving at Raglan Area School in 2002, then got a full-time job at Fraser High in 2003. Teaching was always something that I had in the back of my mind. I have always enjoyed working with children and youth and it was also a career that I could build around being a mum.

Juggling parenting and study at any age is hard, but as a teenager you are dealing with all your developmental changes too. Sleep deprivation is a very real day to day issue, trying to deal with all of life’s pressures on little or broken sleep, then trying to concentrate on a science assessment that is due can be super hard. During lockdown it was even harder, trying to study with a baby or toddler at home with you is not easy, so we focused more on staying connected and how to have fun and survive as a parent in Lockdown!

When did you start running the teen parent unit He Puaawai and what position were you in prior to this?

How did you find the lockdown experience? Were you able to work effectively online? What will you take from it?

I started running He Puaawai in 2014, prior to this I was Head of Faculty Social Sciences at Fairfield College.

Lockdown was hard. My own children having grown up and left home, we were in three different bubbles, only being able to call or facetime each other. But they were very resilient so I was super proud!

Jacqui from the Chronicle caught up with Lee to chat about her position, the experience of filming the doco and the recent pandemic. When did your teaching career begin and what lead you into this career pathway.

How did you find the experience of having the documentary filmed at the unit? At the beginning I found it really hard having a camera crew in our space, but because they filmed us over 18 months we got to know the crew really well and it ended up feeling like they were part of the He Puaawai Whanau. The girls were awesome at working with the crew from the start, letting them into their homes and their lives, but the crew were super respectful! I can tell you really enjoy your job Lee. What about it do you like the most?

Working from home was actually not too bad once I set up a space in the house to use for an office. The hardest thing was not having face to face time with both students and staff. Conversations are just not the same online. Since lockdown, we have had a lot more focus on wellbeing at He Puaawai, rebuilding and reconnecting as a team and slowing things down so that we are focusing on quality not quantity! Stream High School Mums OnDemand ↓ https://www.tvnz.co.nz/shows/high-school-mums

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LE AVING BEHIND A GR EEN FOOTPR INT EVEN IN DE ATH J A N I N E J AC K S O N

eath is not an easy subject to talk about but increasingly people are wanting to take control of their final send off. Whaingaroa Coffin Club founders Gail McJorrow and Deb King hope to provide a space for good conversations about death and dying while custom-making coffins at a fraction of the cost. “Although the savings are significant, you cannot put a price on the therapeutic healing and cathartic act of making a casket that sustains you going forward in your grieving process,” Gail says. One of the biggest ticket items at a funeral, a coffin costs anywhere from $2000 to $10,000; a big expense for something that ends up in ashes or covered in dirt. For around $350, coffin club members get to make and decorate a coffin that reflects who they are in life. “One gentleman at the Katikati Coffin Club made his to resemble a snooker table and his wife even crocheted the pockets. Another lady painted a dreamcatcher on her coffin lid and the family loves it so much they have asked to keep it after the funeral,” Gail says.

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Natural burials are on the rise in New Zealand appealing to people wanting to have minimal impact on the environment in death. And Deb, who works at Xtreme Zero Waste’s Wood Yard, reckons Raglan is the ideal place for a coffin club. “The whole DIY, doing things on a shoestring and thinking environmentally is so Raglan,” she says. The pair say the coffin club opens up discussion on dying and planning a funeral that is often seen as taboo. At the time of death and without a funeral plan from the deceased, families are too busy grieving to make informed choice about how they want their loved one to be buried. Gail and Deb want to generate lots of lively, heartfelt conversations about funeral plans. From what you might wear, will you be embalmed to will you have a funeral director, a hearse and will you be at home, are all topics that find a safe space at the club. Gail, a home funeral guide and publisher of funeral guide Better Send Off, says coffin clubs are far from morbid, drawing people

from all ages to chat about life and death. “No-one likes to mention the D word, but if you accept that we are all going to die by proxy you live well,” Gail says. Anyone can join coffin club and making your own coffin is not a membership requirement, Gail and Deb hope family members might see this as an opportunity to honour their elderly family member with a personalised coffin. No building skill is required at the start as the members will work on a ply template that is pre-cut ready for assembling. Coffin Club was first established in Rotorua in 2010 by former palliative care nurse Katie Williams. There are now around a dozen coffin clubs in both the North and South Island and more starting up overseas, including Australia and the United States. The first Whaingaroa Coffin Club meeting is at the Raglan Old School Arts Centre on Monday, July 13 at 1pm and the first coffin making session at Xtreme Zero Waste’s Wood Yard on Friday, July 24 at 1pm. To find out more contact Gail on 027 258 4726 or gail@ bettersendoff.co.nz.

R AGL A N A RTIST CHOSEN TO CONFRONT R ACISM WITH CR E ATIVITY

aglan artist Simon Te Wheoro has been selected to respond creatively to alarming signs of racism, and spark crucial conversations about unity. Creative Waikato, backed by the Waikato Community Funders Group, has instigated a campaign called ‘Kotahitanga through Creativity’ which asks artists from the region to create commissioned works across a variety of artforms. Carved from the marble from demolished parliament buildings, Simon has been working on his piece entitled Ministry of Justice from his studio Toi Hauāuru. Takaka marble is the only quarried marble in New Zealand and 5000 tonnes of it was used to build Parliament. For Simon, the marble is significant as it ties the artwork to the Government

J A N I N E J AC K S O N and the many racist policies used against Māori in the past.

kotahitanga and racism, and how that plays out in Aotearoa.

Representing a tear drop, the piece pays homage to his ancestors who were victims of colonisation and policies that systematically confiscated land, denied Māori the vote, the right to speak their native tongue and even their art practices through the Tōhunga Suppression Act 1907.

An important value in te ao Māori, kotahitanga represents the importance of lifting each other up.

“The oppression and ongoing affects of colonisation continue to impact Māori even today. I can be Taika Waititi winning a Hollywood Oscar and be claimed as a New Zealander, however, if I steal a loaf of bread because I’m hungry I’m now labelled as a Māori and find myself wondering who gets to determine which ethnic side of me did the crime? Was it my Māori heritage or my English and Irish heritage?” Simon hope his sculpture will make people engage with the topic of

“We weren’t born racist, there are policies and attitudes that keep racism alive.” Creative Waikato CEO Jeremy Mayall believes recent events across the globe have further demonstrated the urgency for action. “We’re speaking up against racism through the most powerful language we know – art,” says Mayall. The project was launched as a response to isolated incidents of racism being experienced around the region in the wake of COVID-19. A Raglan Arts Weekend artist, Simon has used Lockdown to work on a series of sculptures using the Takaka

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LOCK DOWN IN M A LLORC A R A G L A N E X - PA T J E S S E T U R N E R S H A R E S H E R I S O L A T I O N E X P E R I E N C E I N M A L L O R C A , S PA I N D U R I N G T H E G L O B A L C O V I D - 1 9 PA N D E M I C

ou may well remember Jesse Turner serving you at Rockit Kitchen. Jesse lived in Raglan a few years ago and made it home, purchasing a charming character cottage on Government road. During that time Jesse made some deep and profound connections with Raglan women and to this day keeps in regular contact with them.

What date did you go into Lockdown similar to our level 4. What did this look and feel like?

every town to ensure compliance with the rules.

Jesse currently lives on Mallorca, one of the four islands that make up the Balearic Islands, in Spain, with her husband James and daughter Maeve. During lockdown local friends were updated with her news from Europe. Jacqui from the local Rag caught up with her to hear of her experience and what helped her through her isolation.

option. So, it was just Maeve, myself and Arlo the dog during lockdown.

Children were not allowed outside the property they lived in, and the only travel allowed was for food, medical or essential work.

Straight away, huge fines were being issued for anyone breaking the law. €500 for having a child with you on the street, €1000 for being out walking with your dog – the authorities clamped down hard. It was very straightforward and the clarity was a benefit. Mallorca did not have anywhere near the infection numbers that Madrid and mainland Spain had, but due to everything being centralised, we were running with the same regulations that were in place within the entire country. It was sobering to see the figures coming out of Madrid, which I believe encouraged people to take heed of what the Government were saying.

The airport and ports were shut.

Can you describe lockdown experience?

your

My sister and her family live close by and I don’t think I would have got through with my sanity intact, without our relationship. We did manage a couple of covert missions for sleepovers, which helped us all and was great for the kids. By the time they could have freedom of movement, children had spent about 56 days at home, so any respite was healthy!

The army were stationed in the main city of Palma doing checks on all cars, and police were patrolling the streets of

My husband James runs a superyacht and had been in the Caribbean since December and him coming home was not an

Every night at 8pm there was a nationwide show of appreciation for workers across all the public departments that were helping to hold the country

We woke up at home on Saturday 16th March to the news the Spanish Government were issuing a 15 day State of Alarm and that the police and army forces were under direct control of the Central Government. It was a bit of a dash to stock the house up with food and other essential items. Schools were closed immediately; all beaches, parks, public places, restaurants and bars were closed.

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We are very fortunate in that we live in the country with a large garden. It was a constant reminder and reality check, when things felt overwhelming, to remember that there were so many people living in apartments with no access to outside at all.

together. Once Maeve was sleeping and the nights were still, it was so lovely to hear the singing and clapping that echoed through the towns. A feeling of unity amongst all, from our own bubbles. What helped you get through? I structured my days with lots of cooking, on-line exercise classes and activities with Maeve. The solo time and lack of adult contact could get lonely, but I connected with close friends around the world. I am so unbelievably fortunate to belong to the most incredible group of Raglan women, and our friendship helped me through more than I can say. We have a book club which we continued by Zoom – the wine and coffee and book chat was lifesaving. NZ was in lockdown during April/May and we have 4 birthdays amongst my Raglan friends during that time. As we

couldn’t have parties and share gifts, it was decided that we would do group virtual video gifts for each person. There was a different theme for each woman, and it was an epic thing to be a part of. I’m sure I can speak for all of us when I say that time will be remembered with joy. Those women know who they are, and I want to shout from the rooftops how fabulous they all are; how they gave me the most beautiful feeling of belonging, from half a world away.

Those images will be a part of the memories of a very strange, unique moment in our history. I’ve framed them and they’re hanging in Maeve’s room.

For me it was really about slowing down and appreciating the small things.

With international air travel still unpredictable, it is unsure when we’ll be home to Raglan. But we’re hoping to make it back to our beautiful corner of the world sometime soon. We miss everything and everyone that makes it so special.

Every day Maeve, Arlo and I would walk the small lane off our house. We walked the same route every day, but I made it a mission to find something special every time. We would find flowers, leaves, feathers, snail shells – whatever was on our path. I’d come home, arrange the days find and photograph it.

What is the situation like now? Things in Mallorca have pretty much returned to normal now; the island has just opened up to tourists again. James finally made it home at the very end of May, so we’re a family unit again. Will you be returning to Raglan?

Taking joy in the small, simple things is something I hope we will continue to nurture, as we move forward into a world that is the same, yet indescribably changed.

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ENTER PR ISING NI A TE ACHER HONOUR ED A S ‘A R E A L STA R’ EDITH SY MES

rom a national longboard champ to championing the health of others … it’s been quite a ride for Raglan’s Belinda Goodwin, who was honoured this month with a Parkinson’s Volunteer Award for her “unstinting commitment” to Nia dance classes in the Waikato. Belinda – who runs six classes a week, two of them at the Raglan town hall – was chuffed to be recognised by the charity that supports those living with the neurological condition affecting movement and coordination. “Waikato has a real star in Belinda Goodwin,” said Parkinson’s New Zealand. “Quite simply, succinctly and with absolute certainty, she improves the quality of life of people with Parkinson’s and their significant others.” The charity made special mention in its citation of Belinda’s “natural enthusiasm” and efforts to make her Nia classes more widely accessible over the peak of the Covid-19 crisis. The 47 year old – who delivered a gutsy ninth

placing in her division at the inaugural ISA World Longboard Championship in Peru back in 2013 – realised on going into lockdown that she needed to be able to Zoom her classes. In particular she wanted to share what she calls her “freedom dance” for those with Parkinson’s, and her Move to Heal sessions for seniors. “These people felt really isolated,” Belinda says, and were thrilled when she set up the latest in video communications, Zooming directly from her Sunshine Rise living room to theirs. All they needed was a large-screen TV or laptop, she explains, then they could click on the email link she sent for each class and participate as usual. “I made it super-easy (to access).” Thanks to the technology a number of her Nia regulars got to maintain the social connection that comes from a dance class without ever leaving their home. Through Zoom Belinda’s also been able to welcome more converts to her Nia dance classes. These hybrid sessions combining in-person and online classes create a real buzz, enthuses Belinda, who loves the sense of wellbeing participants obviously get out of the ongoing social interaction. Nia – which stands for Neuromuscular Integrative Action – is becoming an accepted form of therapy worldwide for the likes of Parkinson’s, she says, because it encourages left/right brain “coherency”. Rhythm and music trigger muscle memory in our bodies that ultimately overrides the

part of the brain responsible for fine motor skills, she adds. Belinda, who’s taught Nia for four years and is now a certified blue belt, says she realised early on there was a “really strong” market for seniors generally. After first training in dance for Parkinson’s in Wellington, she went on last year to a Parkinson’s dance workshop for instructors in New York at her own expense so she could – as mentioned in her volunteer award citation – “bring those learnings back to the community”. Belinda was also recognised by Parkinson’s New Zealand for entering ‘Team Femidables’ and competing in the 2019 Tinman Triathlon which raised funds for the disorder. Such is her passion for the cause she also organised a few off-beat occasions of her own, including a teddy bears’ picnic during lockdown. People went to a lot of trouble to make it fun, she reckons, including one Nia fan who Zoomed a teddy in via the flying fox he’d set up in his back yard. After the success of online Nia she’s also instigated weekly Thursday night Bingo via Zoom for those who are elderly or on their own but may not be into dance moves. She made Bingo cards online but instead of using numbers “sneakily” devised dance terminology such as ‘squish walk’, ‘outward block’ and ‘chacha-cha’ to play. “It’s so much fun,” she laughs. *Join Belinda in the town hall for Classic Nia at 9.30am and Move to Heal Nia at 11.30am on Wednesdays during school terms.

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A N ODE TO R ENEE DOIG C O M P L I E D B Y T H E R AG L A N W H A R F S E AG U L L

ip hip hooray it is her birthday. She was brought up in Dunedin, by the sea

In the depression her father traded flounder and the rest were for tea. Her favourite to this day Local yellow bellies are filleted, delicious aye.And now 90-year old Taipari Queen A quiet, modest, giving lady and never mean In her red two speed Ferrari (stop/ fast) often seen Graham there is another fish on my line Raglans best pikelet maker by far with her homemade jam and real cream To Joel, her car mechanic, recycling staff, weekend Raglan Hospital patient dinner run, Light Exercise members, she gives them all a tasty sample of cooked pikelet dreams Then to her famous quava jam and hot and spicy apple chutney, she gives all away Graham there is another fish on my line Mahjong, she plays but twice a week, winning thousands in funny money But if she loses bad it is not funny, sonny 500 in cards is each Monday afternoon Avoiding the loser chocolate bar is a feat Winning the groceries though is neat To the Light Exercise Group, hello to all

A foundation Member after 25 years still brings fitness, laughter and pleasure to all Graham there is another fish on my line NOW to fishing, that is such a big big call Waikato Sport Fishing Club annual top lady fisho for many years. And if she does not go fishing regularly can bring her to tears From large kingfish, many snapper and gurnard too Each day fishing brings a fish bin full for her, the crew and you Troy her fishing mate and good friend, her advice to him, “You talk too much Troy”

To café, Rock-It, Sarah and staff, she loves you to bits The Mahi wine, great food, and plenty of hot chilli – sometimes too much chilli can give me the s--ts Graham there is another fish on my line Vietnam and China, recent trips she has done Enjoyed the local people, culture and FOOD Would do it again, I am in that travel mood I still have monies to spend, but for that virus it is the end To her friends who call around at home she appreciates

If you were quieter, then your most wanted trophy fish will be caught in the end, boy!

Your company, drinkie time with chippies and cheese on the plate

Graham are you listening there is another fish on my line

She is not not settling there; her home is Raglan in her lazy boy chair

She works with the team at the end of the day Skinning the fillets is her role play Colin, having you come fishing one day was a pleasure But asking about her longevity secret she gave you her health measure Alcohol, exercise

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It gave you such a shocked answer surprise So, at fishing days end after a Cointreau or two

To her family in Hamilton

But do come and visit me as often as not with ten years to go, (want to be 100) I may not have a ($$) lot So, eventually to St Peter she will go, Peter it has been such a long wait So much to tell you Peter of her fishing and special kero’ bait Her ashes will be scattered with Kevin’s too, up on her great fishing spot She loves the people of Raglan, you all are such a great lot

off to bed she goes and sleeps right through

HAPPY 90th BIRTHDAY RENEE 03/07/20

To the man who mows her lawns so well, thank you

P.S. She says, “When are we going fishing again?”

It is amazing what a yearly carton of whiskey can do

Complied by The Raglan Wharf Seagull.

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R A NGITA HI PENINSUL A T H E R A N G I TA H I P RO J E C T, 1 4 Y E A R S I N T H E M A K I N G

e were incredibly pleased to hand over the first stage of the Rangitahi sections to their new owners last week. It is the biggest milestone to date and we are very proud of our efforts to get the project to where it is today. We can’t wait to see the sections be developed with homes and gardens over the next two years. There have been challenges along the way with our project, and we have learned a lot, which we will take into the future of our project. Ticking off stage one is a huge accomplishment for our family business, though we couldn’t have done it alone! We sincerely thank those that have contributed their expertise to the project or supported us along the way, including local iwi, the Waikato District Council and the regional council. We have also had some very hard working local guys Andrew Dyer and Brendan Carroll who deserve a special mention (from Harrison Grierson), they lived and breathed the project alongside us! There were many others within the community as well who we so appreciate for their endless support! And last but not least, a massive thank you to the stage one buyers who believed in our project and wanted to be part of the Rangitahi community right from the start, they bought sections in 2017 and patiently waited for the works to be completed. We couldn’t have started this project without you! “We have created a subdivision with views from all sections and a range of sizes to meet different budgets, with links to open spaces, harbour edges and walkways around the peninsula.” David Peacocke, the man on a mission, started working on this project

14 years ago, when he dreamed up the idea of creating a beautiful place for people to live here on the peninsula when it was merely a farm. He wanted others to enjoy the unique lifestyle that Raglan has to offer, one that celebrates a lifestyle close to nature. And so it began, with the idea to build the Rangitahi bridge to replace the old causeway and allow better access to the peninsula, the Rangitahi Project was born. The biggest challenge to date David says was getting consent to build the bridge, so the completion of that alone has been a major milestone for the project. Since starting the project, over 10,000 native plants have been planted on the Peninsula annually. These natives come from a local seed source, grown locally by Dylan and Reuben Brown at Whale bay with the goal to help restore biodiversity in the area, and provide a sanctuary and home for many native birds on the cat-free peninsula. What does the future hold for Rangitahi? Stage two of the project is now complete, with titles due to be released in the next 6 weeks. The goal long-term is to develop a total of 550 sections across the farm, whilst still maintaining the natural form of the land. Rangitahi is an extension of the Raglan community, a place where you can build a home for yourself and for future generations with great respect for the land and sea. We can’t wait to see the homes become established over the coming years, and future stages that will provide more options for people to build their dream home. We look forward to welcoming you to Rangitahi whether just for a visit or to check out the sections as we are now officially open!

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manager, is dedicated to helping clients find suitable rentals to suit

challenge. Demand is extreme but my wife Natasha, our property their needs. She works with home owners to find good tenants and manages the relationship moving forward.

Why our people will work harder for you… Great companies aren’t buildings. Or logos. Or ads in a newspaper.

“Nobody does it better”.

Great companies are made by great people who work to achieve great things.

We live and breathe the local area…

L J HOOK ER R AGL A N It may seem like a little thing but it’s vitally important how we approach business – LJ Hooker Raglan is locally owned.

And we believe that’s important because it means that no matter where you are, when you deal with LJ Hooker you’re dealing with a team that has a deep understanding of the area with a ‘local’s’ knowledge of what’s important to the community.

At LJ Hooker, we believe we are a great company. Sure, we pride

ourselves on being driven to achieve success, but we’re also a company of genuine, committed people who know that success is a two-way street. Unlike some in our field, LJ Hooker doesn’t measure success merely by sales figures, we believe in relationships, in mutual benefit

A M E S S AG E F RO M T H E R AG L A N T E A M So when the time comes for you to enter the local property market, we can offer you the winning combination of local knowledge and experience to give you the best of both worlds.

and in making your real estate experience, unforgettably positive. In signing off, all our team wish you the best ever Raglan summer. Cheers Greig

Graham Rope – Graham June has been a standout for you and Teresa – tell us about multi oﬀers and your adventures in Hamilton?

Greig Metcalfe

Well every sale I have worked on lately has been an offer with more than one offering party (Multi offer) some with 3, 4, or 5. As you can imagine this has resulted in owners getting great sales results. I have been listing in Hamilton and this has been very successful – Raglan vendors or those that have purchased here have enjoyed the ability to work with the same salesperson that they trust. I have another listing coming on in Dinsdale as we speak.

Principal Oﬃcer

“The rapid arrival of Covid in February/ March together with the panic like escalations of levels, left us all shell shocked – particularly the few days between 3 & 4.” “Property sales froze, only one sale in all of Raglan in April this completed by Chrissy Coxs and Stephen O’Bryne from LJH. Once May freed up Real Estate, nine sales were done in the area although only two of these were homes in the township.”

Comments from some of our team:

Kyle Leuthart – Kyle you have had a number of sales | Raglan Summer Holiday Guide and fresh listing – what has been a standout for you?

“June has seen a very busy market, at the time of writing only LJH sales are available, we have sold a range of homes and lifestyle properties together with sections. These range from the $300,000 mark through to $1.7 ish.” “June will be far and away our biggest sales month for 2020, lots of happy buyers and sellers.”

I was rapped to help an overseas Kiwi couple successfully buy a premium coastal home – they wanted to secure a special piece of Raglan property when they return to our great little community. Beyond that Matt Sweetman and I sold another Nau Mai industrial park commercial site – we have four fresh sites on the market ranging from 2000m2 to 8000m2 for industrial land.

Rental Update – Tash Metcalfe Black – Tash what’s happening with rentals? We had a ﬂurry after we came out of lockdown and could show the few rental properties we had and yes some of those came out of AIRBNB type situations going to long term rentals. We have some great people waiting so if anyone has a home and could help those people please give me a call.

The business focus now is to stay safe, look after or client’s friends and neighbours. In closing I commend the Chronicle Jacqui and her team for this new format I am sure it is a bold move forward. Greig Metcalfe – Principle LJH Raglan

$735,000 Kyle Leuthart - 021 903 309 kleuthart.raglan@ljh.co.nz ljhooker.co.nz/

Unrivalled Coastal Design & Simplicity The waiting is finally over for a truly premium property to come available near the world class Raglan surf and popular Ngarunui beach. This 2017 home ‘that dreams are made of’ was designed by award winning architect Tane Cox of Red Architecture, and has a spacious living area with high stud ceilings, 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms Price Contact Email View

17.06.20 Kyle Leuthart - 021 903 309 kleuthart.raglan@ljh.co.nz ljhooker.co.nz/

3 Park Drive

Super Central Art Deco Delight Step back in time here with this inviting classic Art Deco home presented in near original order throughout. The 3 bedrooms are all doubles and the home is warm and cosy with its solid concrete walls, underfloor insulation, inbuilt log burner and sunny conservatory from which to sit and enjoy the harbour views to the north. Price Contact Email View

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$745,000 Kyle Leuthart - 021 903 309 kleuthart.raglan@ljh.co.nz ljhooker.co.nz/

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13.06.20 Stephen O’Byrne - 021 969 848 sobyrne.raglan@ljh.co.nz ljhooker.co.nz/

The Potential is Endless Let you thoughts run wild with this Flagstaff gem situated on 927m2 sqm (more or less)of level land. With the potential to add further value this existing one level family home could be just what your looking for,and whats more the large site gives prospective buyers many choices for further development . Auction Contact Email View

30b Cambrae Rd

Large section with NO covenants This large residential section of 1424m2 with NO land or building covenants to restrict your plans is a MUST VIEW! The sheltered and near level valley site has a concrete driveway access with some established trees and could suit a variety of uses whether your plan is for a place to park your holiday caravan or perhaps build your first home or even a place to park that special tiny house project. Price Contact Email View

By Neg Kyle Leuthart - 021 903 309 kleuthart.raglan@ljh.co.nz ljhooker.co.nz/

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LD SO

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24 Endeavour Ave

LD SO

WHEN ONLY THE BEST VIEW WILL DO Welcome to one of the most sought after views and locations in Raglan. Step back in time in this quaint yet tastefully modernised 1930’s north facing cottage elevated over the Raglan harbour and the iconic new wharf development. Situated on an easy care 535m2 established section, this absolute beauty is just waiting for new discerning owners.

Vendors Moving East This property has it all! Enjoy impressive views of Mt Karioi and right over the Raglan Bar from this desirable Norrie Ave address. Conveniently located close to the main village, harbour, walkways and school. The substantial home comprises of spacious and sunny living areas, 3 bedrooms, bathrooms (master has ensuite), office and sunroom upstairs.

LD SO

LD SO 26 Rose Street

$1,690,000 Kyle Leuthart - 021 903 309 kleuthart.raglan@ljh.co.nz ljhooker.co.nz/

36 Norrie Ave

LD SO

Price Contact Email View

497b Wainui Rd

LD SO

Harbourfront Hideaway Unique harbourfront properties such as this are very seldom available. The outlook here is so breathtaking with such wide views of the everchanging tides, Mt Karioi and the surrounding landscape. A rustic 70’s cottage sits nestled into the 4237m2 site enjoying the amazing outlook on offer.

LD SO

LD SO 449 Ohautira Rd

76 Elgood Rd

Love at First Sight Welcome to 76 Elgood Road where a rural family retreat awaits. Featuring a refurbished charming character bungalow of three double bedrooms and 5300m2 approx of lifestyle fully fenced land this property provides a special opportunity for you To buy now. Call Graham to make an appointment to view 021 222 7427 Price Contact Email View

By Neg Graham Rope - 021 222 7427 grahamr.raglan@ljh.co.nz ljhooker.co.nz/

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OPEN HOME

OPEN Bush Retreat, Whale BayHOME After more than 40 years this 1341m2 native bush property is on the market. The 2 bdrm, 2 bthrm home with surrounding decks and fire place requires some TLC, the potential is in your hands. Walk across the outside gangway to the games room /office with mezzanine floor, bathroom and kitchenette with its own entry and deck. A double carport and workshop sit below with ample parking. The original 1 bedroom dwelling sits high amongst the trees with views over the Tasman Sea. Call Robbie now For Sale Contact Email View

03.07.20 at 3pm (unless sold prior) Graham Rope - 021 222 7427 grahamr.raglan@ljh.co.nz ljhooker.co.nz/2UBHFG

19 Te Tuhi Rd

Bush Retreat, Whale Bay DLS 01.07.20 at 1pm Contact Robbie Regnier 021 952 271 Email

robbie.raglan@ljh.co.nz

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712a Te Hutewai Road

A Wonderful Place To Be Fall in love from the moment you drive through mature native trees leading to a well designed contemporary 3 bedroom home featuring 2 living areas plus an office, double glazing throughout and internal access double garaging. Easy care lawns and planted gardens surround the house and boast many attractive varieties of trees and plants. This property will appeal to those who have a love of nature while After more thanonly 40 years 1341m2 native bush property beingthis located a short drive to Raglan and with ocean views is ontothe market. The Rustic 2 bedroom, 2 37km Hamilton.City. bathroom home with surrounding decks fire place and high beams requires some TLC ,the potential is in your hands. Walk across the to the games room /office with Forgangway Sale $885,000 mezzanine floor, bathroom kitchenette which Kyleand Leuthart - 021 903 309has its Contact own entry andEmail deck. A double carport and workshop sits kleuthart.raglan@ljh.co.nz below with ample parking.Sat The 1 bedroom dwelling View 2 -original 2:30pm sits high amongst the trees and has views over the Tasman ljhooker.co.nz/2UDHFG Sea. Dont miss out call Robbie now 021952271

OPEN HOME

26 Rose Street

Fully Developed & Ready For You Set under majestic Mount Karioi and enjoying huge panoramic views over the rural landscape and out to the coast, this lifestyle block of 2.5 acres has been totally developed ready for building with a current consent in place. The large prepared flat building platform is accessed up a long private driveway and has a geotechnical report as well as electricity installed for easy connection to the new buildings. A huge bonus are the 2 new concrete water tanks which have been Beautifully presented, featuring 2 bedrooms light conveniently countersunk in the groundand to blend in with filled, sunny the living areas environment. that flow Athrough French surrounding large variety of locally doors onto a grown very native generous deck. trees have beenEnjoy plantedspectacular on the boundaries uninterrupted harbour fromwell almost on which are views establishing as welleverywhere as a young orchard. the property and the water so close it feels as if you can reach out andFor touch This extremely desirable Rose Saleit!$585,000 Street location Contact is hard toKyle beatLeuthart with the -bustling 021 903wharf 309 just Email kleuthart.raglan@ljh.co.nz steps away. This quintessential kiwi holiday home sits View ljhooker.co.nz/2M0HFG on a freehold site of 535m2 and will appeal to a range of buyers for either permanent or holiday living.

Don’t just dream it... own it! DLS

24.06.20 at 12pm

Contact Stephen O’Byrne - 021 969 848 Michelle O’Byrne - 021 969 878 Email

sobyrne.raglan@ljh.co.nz mobyrne.raglan@ljh.co.nz

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Sat 12 - 12:45 ljhooker.co.nz/ 2U1HFG

NEW LISTING

18a 3 Lily 1Street 1

HOME 6 Upper Wainui OPEN Rd

Stop looking, you’ve found it! WalkNewton throughRoad the front door into sun drenched, 79a open plan living with feature high timber Paradise Found ceiling. Fromhome here is you will be drawn to the This character totally charming and extensive decking which captures views of the impossible not to fall in love with! Warm and bush. Designed with energyand efficiency in mind inviting with a log burner rustic timber & oriented perfectly for all day sun, further features throughout. Loads of extras including by garage, a heat pump, woodburner and aenhanced sleep out, chicken coop, vege double and glazing bdrms have gardens calf throughout. rearing shed. Both Enough grazing access to the walk-in wardrobes and land to grow yourdeck, own meat, keep a horse and ensuites. live a self sufficient lifestyle. Te Mata School and stunning Bridal Veil Falls just a short drive away + you have a choice of Raglan, Aotea and Ruapuke beaches. DLS 15.07.20 at 12 (unless sold prior) ChrissyatCox - 027 287 1804 Contact03.06.20 DLS 12pm Email Stephen ccox.raglan@ljh.co.nz Contact O’Byrne - 021 969 848 View Michelle Sat 1 -O’Byrne 1:30pm- 021 969 878 Email sobyrne.raglan@ljh.co.nz ljhooker.co.nz/2VEHFG mobyrne.raglan@ljh.co.nz View ljhooker.co.nz/2SQHFG 1

By Negotiation Robbie Regnier 021 952 271 robbie.raglan@ljh.co.nz ljhooker.co.nz/2TTHFG

34 Pond Rd

19 Te Tuhi Rd

NEW LISTING

Bird’s-eye view on Three Streams Infused with warm light from all day sun and enjoying Three Streams’ lovely vistas from every angle, the big windows, seamless indoor/outdoor flow and spacious interiors will ensure happy families at every age and stage. Surrounded by nature, our current vendors have selected and planted native shrubs to add colour and value to the landscape. This home is low maintenance, has internal double garage and plenty of off-street parking. Final deadline 3rd July, call Graham 0212227427

Raglan Memory Maker The time has come for this much cherished home of nearly 40 years to find a new family. Enjoying stunning ocean views the main living area is spacious & open plan, boasting a brand new kitchen and generous sun soaked deck. Three bdrms, separate bthrm, shower & internal access garage + laundry complete the upper level. Downstairs is a large self contained flat plus dble garage & workshop. Situated on just over a 1/4 acre the section and located in sought after Upper Wainui Rd you enjoy the benefits of being so close to the beaches and bays yet only minutes to town.No Open Homes, all viewings by appointment only For Sale Contact Email View

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$1,400,000 Stephen O’Byrne - 021 969 848 sobyrne.raglan@ljh.co.nz ljhooker.co.nz/2RMHFG

33 Main Rd

Project Point Street 6Located Upper Wainui close to Rd town this elevated section has Raglan Memory panoramic waterMaker views of the Kaitoke estuary THis home has brandHere newis akitchen and outlook to MtaKarioi. propertyand with generous sunfuture soaked deck. Three bdrms, potential for development, the size of this separate bthrm, internal site (984m2 moreshower or less) & gives the newaccess owners garage complete(subject the upper level. Downstairs an opportunity to Council consents) to issubdivide a large self flat plus dble garage andcontained create an additional allotment. &Sitting workshop. ona cute just over 1/4 acre on theSituated section is little abeach house the section includes matureproviding fruit trees, vegefor which is currently tenanted income gardens more! Enjoy benefits of options. being the newand owner while youthe consider your soIf you close the beaches andthen baysconsider yet only aretolooking for a project this, minutes town. Noclose OpentoHomes, peaceful,to private, town all andviewings stunning by appointment only Graham to view. water views. Contact

The Birds Nest “The Birds Nest”offers easy, private living with gorgeous views over the Raglan Estuary. Super stylish & thoughtfully designed 3 1 1 featuring 3 bdrms, open plan kitchen, dining & living including 2 large skylights & generous 33a Government decking. The section has been professionally planted in natives which in time will provide a stunning & low maintenance bush canopy Are you looking entry level into the Raglan Deadline Sale 24.06.20 at 2pm butfornot obstruct any views. Idealmarket? location for Whether it be your first, last or holiday&home you won’t ®®to commuters to Hamilton a high profile site ® O’Byrne - 021 969 848 Contact Stephen find better thanset this Recent renovations include new upone! a home business. carpet, curtains & paint meaning you can move straight in. Michelle O’Byrne - 021 969 878 The low maintenance, home offers easy care living For Salesunny $785,000 Email sobyrne.raglan@ljh.co.nz with 3 bdrms, family bthrm, separate toilet- & laundry plus Contact Stephen O’Byrne 021 969 848 DLS at 12pm under house storage. TheMichelle section O’Byrne is on 2 levels features mobyrne.raglan@ljh.co.nz - 021&969 878 For Sale17.06.20 By Negotiation Contact - 021222 9697427 848 a carport, goodEmail off streetsobyrne.raglan@ljh.co.nz parking and a flat, fully fenced ContactStephen GrahamO’Byrne Rope - 021 SAT 11-11:30am View O’Byrne - 021 969 878 Email Michelle grahamr.raglan@ljh.co.nz backyard. Easy access tomobyrne.raglan@ljh.co.nz public transport, and the wharf, ljhooker.co.nz/ 2TXHFG Email View sobyrne.raglan@ljh.co.nz ljhooker.co.nz/2FSHFG View harbour and main villageljhooker.co.nz/2Q7HFG are within easy walking distance. mobyrne.raglan@ljh.co.nz This super property is super affordable and won’t last! View ljhooker.co.nz/2RMHFG Natasha Michelle O’Byrne Stephen O’Byrne Robbie Regnier Matt Sweetman Graham Rope Metcalfe-Black Natasha

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TH A NK YOU The Local Rag and The Raglan Chronicle would like to say an important thank you to the local real estate companies who loyally support the publications we bring you. They make it possible for us to continue to report the news and tell stories from our community.

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RURAL | LIFESTYLE | RESIDENTIAL

NEW LISTING

RAGLAN 4337 State Highway 23 Opportunity Knocks A private oasis awaits you here. Like something out of a woodland fairytale, this property will capture your heart. Set on 3.5 hectares approx. of prime land in an ideal location, opportunities like this are very rare. The gorgeous two bedroom cottage is full of character and charm. It has a lovely sense of light and space. Facing north to capture the sunshine, with a cosy wetback fireplace to keep you warm in winter this is right where you want to be. Open plan living spaces and timber accents throughout, add to the appeal. French doors lead you out to a covered patio, which is perfect for taking in the beautiful surroundings. Outside is your own private wonderland. Meander through the garden down to the stream or enjoy walking amongst established woodlands, tropical plantings, grassy glades, fruit trees and more. The sheltered microclimate creates ideal growing conditions and being spray free for over 30 years, it could be ideal for food production. The future potential here is huge! With more than one entrance to the property and multiple options for possible building sites. Only moments from the centre of Raglan, this one is not to be missed. A fantastic opportunity is on offer here and what is more, it is seriously for sale. Viewing is highly encouraged. Call Jono today

DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY GST Inclusive (Unless Sold Prior) Closes 3.00pm, Tuesday 14 July

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11.30-12.00pm Sat 4, Sun 5, Sat 11 & Sun 12 July Jono Hutson M 021 488 766 E jono.hutson@pggwrightson.co.nz

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Helping grow the country

New Listing 37 Bridle Creek Road Raglan Enjoy luxurious living in this award-winning home, which takes in impressive sweeping rural and estuary views. Situated on 5897sqm, the house features four double bedrooms - the master with a spacious ensuite and walk-in wardrobe. A spa pool is positioned beautifully outside to take in the views. The whole house is fitted with a ducted heat pump that can be controlled from your phone. This, along with the beautiful wood burner with wetback, makes this 312sqm home extremely comfortable yearround. The large 3-car garage has internal access. The grounds are attractively landscaped including an extensive orchard. Motivated vendor due to conditional offer on another property.

New Listing For Sale

$1,800,000

View

Check website for open home times or call for a private viewing

Julie Hanna 027 441 8964 Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282

rwraglan.co.nz/RAG23239 Raglan Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)

30 Uenuku Avenue Raglan Is this your new home? Only a short walk from the water in Raglan West lies a tidy, sparkling family home. Beautifully refurbished, the 3-bedroom home at the front of the property enjoys open-plan living with kitchen, dining and lounge flowing out onto spacious Hampton-style decking. An entertainerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dream, complete with a new 3-bedroom ancillary building on the rear of the property to sleep your family and guests in comfort and style. With plenty of parking for cars and the boat, a garage, a private office, extra storage and an outdoor shower. Secure electric gating welcomes you to this very unique 855sqm property. A great opportunity awaits you - call Mel today to view. rwraglan.co.nz/RAG23232 Raglan Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)

For Sale

Price By Negotiation

View

Call for a private viewing

Melanie Carroll 021 760 468

14 Upper Bow Street Raglan

AUCTION

Stunning and elevated with views over the harbour and Raglan bar. This exquisite home is beautifully designed and engineered, well-appointed and highly specâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Featuring a versatile layout over two levels of 322sqm including garage, showcasing 4 double bedrooms, two with ensuites. Be delighted by the designer kitchen with stylish cabinetry. Other features include French oak floors, gas fire, heat pump and 53sqm deck. A fireplace built into a feature limestone wall completes the perfection of the open plan lounge and dining. A second lounge is ideal for separate family living. Blended perfectly into the landscape, located just a short walk to Raglan. Situated on 1115sqm.

12:00pm, Saturday 8 August On site (unless sold prior)

View

Check website for open home times or call for a private viewing

rwraglan.co.nz/RAG23236 Raglan Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)

Julie Hanna 027 441 8964 Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282

Moving Out? Moving Up? Moving On? Would you like a current market appraisal to enable you to explore your options fully? Call Mel 021 760 468 Magazine Issue July 2020 Raglan Chronicle | 17

PL A STIC FR EE J ULY

et’s start this Plastic Free July adventure with mapping out our area. What do we already have around to help us go Plastic Free?

Sign up to Plastic Free July challenge: www.plasticfreejuly.org @plasticfreeraglan.nz #ReusableRaglan @plasticfreejuly #PlasticFreeJuly

Firstly, the watering hole? Ask any child, they’ll tell you where the drink fountains are around town! Why do we stop when we grow up? Many cafés here are registered with ReﬁllNZ and they’re happy to reﬁll reusable bottles with water. Imagine if our town didn’t sell single use water bottles, do you think we could all survive?

Thinking of reusables: The Raglan community is pretty generous when sharing our old things with others. So head to the local opshops for jars, containers and fabric to sew bags or wash cloths.

✖Lions Op Shop, Wallis St ✖ Raglan Community House, Bow St ✖ Kahu’s Nest, Te Hutiwai Rd More sharing and caring: Our town library has just brought in an awesome new selection of Plastic Free living books for us all to enjoy. There’s something for kids, teens and adults. While libraries are places to borrow books and bring them back… There’s also Uglimug libraries dotted around town in most of our partnering cafés. This means we never ever have to use a single use takeaway cup; for coffee, soup or icecream! Just borrow a mug, have a laugh at the art, sip it slow, wash and return it the next day. PLASTIC FREE HOT SPOT: The Herbal Dispensary is one of the first to partner with Plastic Free Raglan. In store there’s bulk bins of kai and cleaners that we can refill our containers at, a jar library for smoothies, loose herbal teas that are blended onsite, and loads of reusables for sale: Water bottles, tiffins, cloth bags, metal straws and beeswax wraps. This is an excellent one stop shop for Plastic Free July tools. See you out there! + share your journey with us @plasticfreeraglan.nz #ReusableRaglan

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F I R E W O O D DRY, DELIVERED Trailerload: Pine $175 / Macrocarpa $ 1 9 0 P h o n e 021 0771524 In My Good Books Quality 2nd hand books Open Thurs - Sun from 10am 2 Wallis St Books wanted.

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Beautiful Winter Colours & Fabrics New Arrivals CORNER STORE RAGLAN

Commercial to Let SELF STORAGE

Contact Gary Kite

4005 SH23, Raglan Ph: (07) 825 6560 Mob: 022 622 9005 raglanstorage@gmail.com

COMMERCIAL SHED 100m2 7 Nau Mai Road $1245.45 inclusive per month Ph Sheryl 282 1825

FLUE CLEANING & LOG FIRE INSPECTION $115. All flue and log fire repairs including new fire installations. Please phone Mark on 07 8298-103 / 021457342 FRUIT TREES NEED PRUNING? Pip, Stone, Citrus. 20 years experience. Call Dean 0212174491

Situations Vacant We are a very busy supermarket based in Raglan. We are Looking for a Competent Manager to perform the day to day operations of our busy store We are currently seeking a capable and knowledgeable Store Manager for our store. We are open 7 days between 7am-9pm. The ideal Candidate must be willing/ available to work evenings and the weekends. We have high standards and expect that you will use your managerial skills and experience to achieve the required business goals. Key requirements: • SAP Software Experience. • Proven work experience of at least two years in a management role in a retail environment. • Excellent command of English. • Ability to handle complex situation and ﬁnd solutions. • Excellent manner for customer service. • A passion for excellence. • A Relevant qualiﬁcation in business or management is preferred. • Excellent computer skills. • Ability to handle staff including recruitment, training and management. • Honest, punctual and hard working attitude. • Strong leadership skills. Applicants for this position must have NZ Residency / Citizenship or a valid Work Visa.Please send your CV to Satnam.bainsnz@gmail.com

CL A SSIFIEDS

For Sale

WH AT’S ON THUR 30 JUNE ONWARDS

SOMATIC MOVEMENT AND KUM NYE MOVING MEDITATION CLASSES

SAT 4 JULY

MID WINTER XMAS DINNER

with Dyana Wells starting Tuesdays and Thursdays from June 30. Beginners and continuing students are welcome. For more information contact dyanawells@gmail.com or check the website dyanawells.com.

Raglan Area School, 5.30pm - 8.30pm. $60 per person - Ball fundraiser. Phone Raglan Area School oﬃce on 07 825 8140 to book your seat. MON 6 FRI 17 JULY

CLAY SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM

SUN 12 JULY

RAGLAN CREATIVE MARKETS 2nd Sunday of the month 10am - 2pm at the Old School Arts Centre on Stewart St. www.raglanmarket.com

WEDNESDAYS

RAGLAN RAMBLERS 9am from James St near Wallis St.

WED 22 JULY ONWARDS

BADMINTON AT RAGLAN AREA SCHOOL HALL 7pm to 9pm Wednesdays, for 10 weeks, starting 22 July. For info, phone Celia on 027 763 6974 (evenings).

for children all ages Mon 6 – Fri 17 July, Bookings essential contact Raglan Old School Arts Centre info@raglanartscentre.co.nz Ph 825 0023

MOVIES WATER LILIES OF MONET Doc. Exempt

Sat 4 – 8.00, Sun 5 – 4.30

AT THE OLD SCHOOL

LOVE SARAH

LRED SHOES & 7 DWARFS

M, Oﬀensive language

Sat 4 – 5.45

Sun 5 – 2.30

Door sales 30 mins prior Reserve raglanmovies.nz

YOT CLUB GIG GUIDE FRI 3 JULY

DMTH DMTH . Minimal Techno hosted By Rayner and Becky. 10$ from 9Pm

SAT 4 JULY

Maritime safety rule changes coming soon SUBMISSIONS CLOSE 5PM, 29 JULY Visit waikatoregion.govt.nz/have-your-say, or freephone 0800 800 401 for more info.

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JIMMY CHRISTMAS + SUPPORT one of NZs ﬁnest Rockstars Jimmy Christmas in town. Jimmy was the front man for 2 legendary NZ bands TheD4 and Luger Boa and will be playing with ex band mates Simon(Luger Boa and Head Like A Hole) and Joe (Luger Boa) Jimmy’s wife Ana will also be singing .Expect songs from both bands .A few covers and a couple of new ones

FRI 10 JULY

SUNSHINE SOUND SYSTEM Sunshine Sound System with Downtown Brown and MC KP.

SAT 11 JULY

STATE OF MIND State of Mind and MC Woody.Support from Freecell and Rhyas

FRI 17 JULY

SUMMER THIEVES AND CASPER

SAT 18 JULY

RACING AND SILVER SURFER

FRI 24 JULY

KNIGHTS OF THE DUB TABLE

FRI 25 JULY

CONCORD DAWN MC ROLEX AND GUESTS

FRI 31 JULY

LOST TRIBE AOTEAROA PLUS GUESTS