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THE ART OF SURF

This year Bayleys Real Estate is bringing a special exhibition work by local surfboard shapers drawing on the town's rich surf history.

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Waikato’s best visual arts events, the Raglan Arts Weekend (RAW) returns to wow visitors this Labour Weekend with over 65 artists throwing open their studio doors.

The Local Rag chats with Lucretia Bird and Taimoana Meuli about their RAW open studio.

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ON THE COVER:

Local creative and art lover

Jo Sweeney @josweeneycreations

Image: Geraldine Burns @g.design_photo

Thanks to our talented RAW artists for their amazing artwork: Hat by Labour of Wild @labourofwild Painting by Lucy Galbraith @duckduck.loose Ice block by Ministry of Wood @ministryofwoodnz Taxidermy racoon by Annick Faubert. @annickftaxidermyart

And thanks to Chris Meek for the use of his space at Studeo Gallery on Cross Street.

This space could be yours. Email the Chronicle for more details. info@raglanchronicle.co.nz

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Visit Chris, Lucy and Annick at Studeo Gallery on Raglan Arts Weekend.

Also sharing the Studeo space during the year are artists Zasha Skye and Karin Bettley.

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RAGLAN ARTS WEEKEND SNEAKY PREVIEW

Thousands of art lovers from far and wide will be flocking to Whaingaroa to get their creative fix at the Raglan Arts Weekend this month (26-28 October).

From painting, illustration, sculpture, glass, ceramics, textile, through to graffiti, taxidermy, jewellery, photography, woodwork, weaving, metalwork and prints, there’s sure to be something for everyone’s tastes.

Here’s a sneaky peek at some of the emerging and established artists taking part.

Loesje De Bree’s images depict the thoughts, feelings, and behaviours of human beings, and how she personally perceives them. This way of working stems from her background as an arts therapist, and her attempts to understand humanity and what it means to be human. Loesje’s paintings are mainly acrylics and multimedia. She also creates sculptures using paper, cardboard and recyclables.

Supper Room, Raglan Town Hall, 41 Bow Street

Doug Ford translates what he has seen and where he has been, through his brush – his emotions and feelings about a place are poured onto canvas. Whether it will be a wooden cutout native bird, a painted driftwood head, a recycled brush head or a stunning painting, you can be sure you are getting a piece of art painted with love, passion and creativity.

Made Gallery, 20 Bow Street

Eleanor Gee paints predominantly out in nature - en plein air, and all the smaller works in her collection were created while immersed in the natural world. You might recognise some favourite peaceful spots around Raglan. Representation of the landscape is, however, secondary to the feeling of being there, and abstractions of colour and form are used to convey emotion.

The Hatch Emerging Artist Exhibition, Raglan Town Hall

Tessa Skerman’s practice involves painting various compositions on board, slicing these paintings up using a bench saw, and then placing these ‘slats’ back into a fragmented, abstract composition. The resulting unique artwork leads the eye on a journey across the scene, composing a new vista corresponding to affinities of form, line, angles and depth.

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Bridget Tasker’s body of work is entitled 'Out my window'. The pieces are a celebration of Raglan, with a colourful twist, texture and flare. Her art is expressed and created with energy rather than sight. Having lived in Raglan for the last six years, Bridget has had the time to paint, ponder, and explore this wild place.

The Hatch Emerging Artist Exhibition, Raglan Town Hall

Clare Wimmer is a passionate potter who has been teaching pottery in her community for many years, creating works for national exhibitions and selling in local galleries. Her studio, PotwithClare in Waitetuna, provides a supportive and engaging environment for both adults and children to experience the joys of clay. Under Clare’s expert guidance, students are empowered to explore their creativity and achieve success.

33C Waitetuna Valley Road

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Loesje De Bree

Loesje De Bree's work.

Eleanor Gee

Pottery by Clare Wimmer.

Clare Wimmer

Bridget Tasker

Tessa Skerman

The Karioi by Doug Ford.

SCULPTURES COME TO LIFE IN BUSH SETTING

BY JANINE JACKSON

Waikeri Sculpture Studio might be a new addition to the Raglan Arts Weekend but it brings together a group of very experienced sculptors.

The brainchild of Taimoana Meuli and Lucretia Bird, Waikeri Sculpture Studio will exhibit large scale stone sculptures in a picturesque nature walk located just a stone’s throw from Manu Bay.

They are looking forward to showcasing their work alongside other talented local sculptors, including Simon Te Wheoro, Pita Mataira and Maida Barker.

“There will be 25 full-blown, threedimensional sculptures weighing from two tonne down to around 50 kilos,” Tai says.

The Arts Weekend will serve as a springboard for a permanent Raglan sculpture walk, initially located at the Wainui Road property and moving to another larger section on Whaanga Road in a couple of years’ time.

While this is the pair’s first foray into the Raglan Arts Weekend, they are no strangers to the world of art.

Tai has close to 30 years sculpting experience and many will have seen his work dotted around Raglan, including one at the entrance to Papahua Campground and the Four Directions sculpture collaboration at Wainui Reserve.

Lucretia previously worked in clay and small portraiture sculptures but has been out of the art scene for a few years raising a family. She is a newcomer to hard stone sculpting,

taking her first steps at the Thames 2024 Ngakau sculpture symposium under the tutelage of Jocelyn Pratt.

She’s excited to work alongside Tai; “I’m very lucky to have Tai as a mentor and I’m learning the tools, learning how to scale up and learning the concepts of simplifying,” she says.

Her first stone sculpture, created at the symposium, will feature as the artist’s donation to the RAW Preview Exhibition.

“It’s a very humble bowl carved from Thames Maratoto Andesite rock,” she says.

Far from being a modest piece of work, Tai says; “A bowl teaches you the dynamics of using the equipment; from cutting, grinding, negative grinding and then polishing. So it teaches you the formula to be able to create large sculpture.”

The outdoor gallery has been a labour of love; the cabin, once used by visiting surfers, has been tidied up to welcome RAW guests, the bush has been whacked, tracks cut and gravelled, and a stream cleared to create a natural backdrop to the sculptures.

The land belongs to Christian Higgins, Tai’s old sculpting buddy, and in their work clearing the plot, Lucretia and Tai have even uncovered a relic of Christian’s work that will also feature in the exhibition.

All of the work will be for sale and a portion of the commission will be donated to an organisation close to Tai’s heart.

“I've chosen Coast Guard because I was in Coast Guard for many years and it’s imperative that they are supported

because they save a lot of lives out here,” he says.

As well as a permanent sculpture walk, Tai and Lucretia plan on holding sculpture symposiums and hosting sculptor in residence in the future, and they are keen to teach sculpting to the next generation.

“Sculpture isn't normally being taught past clay in a high school realm. So I'm on a bit of a mission to bring it back to the younger people,” Lucretia says.

Get your walking shoes on and visit Waikeri Sculpture Studio, 617A Wainui Road, Raglan – open Labour Weekend (26-28 October), 10am-5pm.

Lucretia at work.

Tai and Lucretia.

to the Raglan Arts Weekend 2024!

The Raglan Arts Weekend (RAW) is our 3-day Open Studios event over Labour Weekend where you can visit local artists in their work spaces, get a sneak peek into the creative process and buy artworks you love. It’s self-guided, so use this map or grab a brochure and plan your route. Come to our Preview Exhibition at the Old School Arts Centre beforehand to see which artists you want to meet, be inspired by new styles and techniques, or even take home a showcase piece, developed specifically for RAW.

This year, there will be a few installations, workshops, immersive theatre and even the Raglan Country and Blues Music festival so lots of fun for all!

Studios are open 10am until 5pm, 26th October to 28th October 2024, unless otherwise specified in our Raglan Arts Guide brochure or on our web site.

Look out for the o cial pink RAW flags to guide you to Raglan’s top art talent.

The Preview Exhibition will run daily from the 4th of October from 10am until 2pm.

Come join us for a celebratory cocktail reception at Iso Bistro on Thursday 24th October 2024. This is a ticketed event. See our web site for details.

Don’t forget to check out The Hatch, showcasing 16 emerging artists in the Town Hall.

See you on the trail!

RAGLAN ARTS WEEKEND ON TRACK TO WOW THIS LABOUR WEEKEND

One of the Waikato’s best visual arts events, the Raglan Arts Weekend (RAW) returns to wow visitors this Labour Weekend with over 65 artists throwing open their studio doors to welcome guests.

Art aficionados can grab an official RAW map to not only discover Raglan’s finest artists, but also explore the beautiful Whaingaroa coastline on a self-guided trail of the 42 studios. There is something for everyone, from large stone sculptures, painting, illustration and designer jewellery, to shibori silk techniques, large-scale street art, Kākahu weaving and an ‘Art of Surf’ exhibition, as well as clay, homewares, woodwork, graffiti, photography and more.

“I often get asked about what’s new, and this year I have really been struck by the bringing back of more ancient, old-school techniques to do one’s art, with some of our artists going abroad to go deep into their practice,” says Nicky Brzeska, who has run RAW for five years.

“Jean Carbon uses ancient resist dying techniques of Shibori and clamped blocks to pattern glorious silk fabrics, whilst David Loughlin in The Hatch uses a 150 year old camera to produce eerily beautiful photographs. Then you’ve got the intriguing French ethical taxidermist

Annick Faubert with her refreshing take on the age-old practice, and bespoke hat maker Labour of Wild who uses a traditional alchemy of heat, steam and pressure for her designs,” Nicky says. “What I just love about RAW is that you get into these creative processes and brilliant minds. It’s very inspiring.”

Visitors will also be treated to two live installations in Volcom Lane by established artist Simon Dickey, as well as an interactive performance piece by Elisabeth Denis, ‘Cold-Blooded-Dermatographic-Locution’, at Little Hill Studios on the Saturday evening. There are also workshops by various artists throughout the weekend.

“One of the initiatives that we are very excited about is our collaboration with Raglan’s first Country and Blues Festival, which will be running alongside RAW this year,” says Nicky. “We’re looking forward to the buzz in town with outdoor busking and gigs as well as indoor concerts from morning to night.”

RAW Open Studios: Sat 26th Oct to Mon 28th Oct, 10am to 5pm, free.

RAW Preview Exhibition: Fri 4th Oct to Mon 28th Oct, Old School Arts Centre, 10am to 2pm, free.

Opening Cocktail Night and Dinner: Thurs 24th Oct, 6.30pm, Iso Bistro, Ticketed. $45

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THINGS TO DO THIS RAW

1. HEAD TO THE PREVIEW EXHIBITION which opens 4 October 2024 to get a taste of what’s in store, bag a special artwork (some at a fraction of their value in our $200 exhibition), grab a map, plan your trail and be inspired!

2. BUY A TICKET FOR OUR OPENING COCKTAIL NIGHT at Iso Bistro on Thursday, 24th October, brought to you by the team at Bayleys Real Estate in Raglan. $45 will get you a welcoming drink and dinner.

3. COME TO THE OPENING OF THE HATCH, our emerging artists exhibition in the Town Hall on Friday 25th October at 6.30pm. Thanks to Rangitahi Peninsula and a grant from the Waikato District Council Creative Communities

4. PICK UP A RAGLAN ARTS GUIDE FROM THE OLD SCHOOL, IHUB or any shops around town and support our artists and pay it forward to the sponsors behind RAW that are featured in the brochure

5. GET AMONGST IT by attending a Country and Blues concert, seeing an installation, doing a workshop, watching an interactive performance piece or just soaking up the atmosphere

Scan this QR code to purchase tickets for the Opening Cocktail Night at Iso Bistro Thursday, 24th October.

Opening of The Hatch: Fri 25th Oct, 6.30pm, Town Hall, free.

RAW is a Creative Raglan event brought to you by the Raglan Community Arts Council, a not-for-profit organization.

RAW would like to thank the following organizations for their partnership. It’s tough times and these partners are digging deep! Special thanks to Rangitahi Peninsula for their investment and partnership, as well as Bayleys Real Estate in Raglan, Tony Sly, and Palm Prints for their ongoing support. Also thanks to The Chartwell Trust, Waikato District Council Creative Communities, Raglan Community Board, Freedom to Fly, Bing Ceramics, Raglan Country and Blues Festival, Artists at Work Gallery, the Old School Arts Centre, Rivet, Raglan Holiday Park, Raglan Sunset Motel, Clare Wimmer, Amanda Watson, Jet, The Stoned Cow, The Monster Company, Raglan Sign Company and Mafia Design.

Sam Mathers in his studio.

Hayley Hamilton.

Sarah Bing's life size clay sculptures in her new studio at 58 Wallis Street.

LITTLE HILL STUDIOS

ARTS FEATURE

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A SELECTION OF LOCAL ARTISTS & GALLERIES

Support our local creatives... visit their studios and galleries, invest in an original artwork.

The following are a selection of artists taking part in the annual RAGLAN ARTS WEEKEND at Labour Weekend. The RAW artists are highlighted with a RAW logo.

JEANNINE FRIEDRICH

CONTEMPORARY • MIXED MEDIA • ABSTRACT

Hey, I’m Jeannine—a self-taught artist from Berlin who thinks life’s too short for black and white.

My style? Anything but ordinary. My canvas is a playground where bright colours have a party, layering paint until it leaps off. Overpainting? That’s my jam. Patience? Not so much. Acrylics are my best friends—they dry fast. Words often sneak into my art, hiding like little secrets. Think a piece is finished? Maybe. But don’t be surprised if I pop up with a big brush to stir things up. I believe art should make you feel something—like happiness or the thrill of discovering something new each time you look.

My cozy studio and tiny gallery are nestled between the water and cabbage trees here in Raglan. This Arts Weekend, swing by, have a chat, and maybe find a piece that resonates with you. It won’t be dull!

Visit me at Raglan Arts Weekend at Titiro Mai Art Studio - 50 Omahina Street, Rangitahi.

Dive into my colourful world at jeanninefriedrich.com or catch me on Instagram @friedrich.jeannine.

Opened in 2019 - Little Hills Studio has 3 studios, a workshop, lounge and small gallery with awesome views over Whaingaroa.

Home to Wanda Barker’s evolving art practice, and the studio of Kate Van der drift. We create: paintings, sculptures and a lovely mess in our large space (2 minutes from town off main road).

We have shown a range of artists: Mary Spacapan, Lindsay Baker, Xavier Meade, Stuart Shepherd, Fleur Rubingh, Caleb Osborne, Matt Kambic, Kate Van der drift.

2024 for RAW we host Elizabeth Dennis in the gallery space, an interdisciplinary artist focusing on visual art and writing. Her work explores relational aesthetics, journalistic and autobiographical writing, performances, and interactive installations.

We have small experimental pieces of Kate’s on show in her studio.

Wanda shows new cut and collaged small works, sculptures, books and cards, and traditional watercolours of Wanda’s mother, Marcia Barker will be available.

Elizabeth has a live performance in the gallery on Saturday evening. We will be open through RAW Saturday, Sunday 10-5, Monday 10- 2pm. We look forward to seeing you.

Open Saturdays 11-3pm by appointment through summer. Msg or txt.

W: www.littlehillraglan.com

E: wanda@littlehillraglan.com wandamanubay@gmail.com

IG: @wandalittlehills

P: 027 351 4515

YANIV JANSON

CONTEMPORARY FINE ARTIST

Yaniv Janson is a talented and innovative contemporary fine artist. Yaniv creates vibrant, multisensory abstract works that bring environmental and social issues to life, inviting viewers to interact and reflect.

He has continually achieved critical acclaim, both in New Zealand and internationally - in particular, representing New Zealand at the United Nations Headquarters in New York with his exhibition ‘Please Do Touch.’ Yaniv is neurodiverse and has achieved success as an artist both locally and worldwide. Throughout his travels, Yaniv has been profoundly affected by the stark global inequality in access to resources. This experience drives his art, which seeks to raise awareness and inspire action for social and environmental change.

Yaniv’s emphasis on interactive art at RAW is aimed around family time and colouring together to encourage connection, spark conversations and to empower individuals to recognize their own capacity for positive impact.

Visit Yaniv at RAW at the Old School Arts Centre, Stewart Street.

W: yanivjanson.com

IG: @yanivjansonart

ZASHA SKYE IMPRESSIONISTIC ARTIST

Over Arts Weekend you can find Zasha Skye’s work at Wabi Sabi Studio.

There will be an Opening Night on Friday 25th October at 6pm, with live music by Tukana and Ashley Knox, alongside Heavy Lounge Suite. Drinks are sponsored by Sawmill Brewery.

This Exhibition ‘Body of Water’ is an exploration of water holding memory. Water is a medium that changes, moves, runs through our rivers and sits within our skies. The idea of water never truly going away is represented within the paintings through the use of blue motifs, references of our Papatūānuku and water that surrounds us like the Wainui river.

The works explore a multitude of colour and tonal range through the use of oil paint. Each piece is an encapsulated moment in time created through portraiture, that form a sense of emotion and connection between the audience and the artwork.

Visit the Exhibit this Arts Weekend:

Wabi Sabi Studio, 11 Bankart Street (Behind Atamira)

W: www.zashaskye.squarespace.com

IG: @zashaskye

HAYLEY HAMILTON VISUAL STORYTELLER

Iconsidermyself a visual storyteller this year the quiet winter months have allowed time for introspection, contemplation and experimentation. I have explored a myriad of ideas and techniques that eventually led me to a fresh new approach to my work .

So I’m excited to share with you my new exhibition ‘PLAY’ which will open at the Raglan Arts Weekend. This marks a significant milestone in my artistic journey , as my early style or painting has been reimagined through the new skills I have honed over the past few years. The result being a lighthearted body of work inspired by the plays of Shakespeare, my own love of words and illustration.

See you at 58 Wallis , Raglan

IG: @hayleyhamilton_create

FB: @hayleyhamiltoncreate

W: www.hayleyahamilton.com

SIMON DICKEY LABOUR OF WILD

HAT MAKER

Specialising in custom fur-felt hats, Lisa Uphill combines traditional techniques with a modern approach, crafting each piece into a unique work of art.

Whether you’re after a custom design or fall in love with one of the limited ready-to-wear options, every stitch reflects a meticulous attention to detail and care. Featuring vintage trims and luxurious materials, Labour of Wild hats are for those who value craftsmanship and individuality.

During Raglan Arts Weekend, you can find Labour of Wild exhibiting alongside jeweller Sarah Steed and painter Hilary Campbell at The Hut, Rangitahi.

P: 020 409 47604 E: lisa@labourofwild.co.nz

W: labourofwild.co.nz IG: @labourofwild

THE HUT

OPEN DAILY 7 - 2 | 2 9 RANGITAHI RD, RANGITAHI PENINSULA

Our local café at Rangitahi Peninsula, The Hut, has had a little makeover. With a refresh of our indoor space, we are happy to welcome three artists to share the space for this year’s Raglan Arts Weekend.

Enjoy a brew of local Coaster Coffee and fuel up with home-made goods while you are visiting our painter Hilary Campbell, our hat maker Labour of Wild, and jeweller Sarah Steed.

Good food and coffee at the heart of Rangitahi, The Hut is the central hub of the area. Rangitahi is located within close proximity to the Raglan township and is considered the Waikato’s premiere development. Have a look around while you’re here! Take the time to explore our walking tracks around the peninsula and see why our local community are proud to call Rangitahi home.

@the_hut_rangitahi

@coaster_coffeeraglan

@rangitahipeninsula

EXPRESSING ENERGY & MOVEMENT

Simon has endeavoured to let go of the outcome to focus on the moment of expressing figurative and landscapes with vigour and vitality.

People often comment on his work being filled with movement, you can see this within his charcoal and oil pieces.

He paints like he draws with expressive mark making. “Sometimes it doesn’t all come together, but that is fine. You can’t expect great outcomes all the time when working at high intensity”.

At RAW 2024, Simon will provide two live installation events in Volcom Lane. Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th Oct, both from 2-3 pm.

W: www.simondickey.com IG: @simon_dickey_art

ELSA LYE PAINTINGS & SCULPTURES

ARTIST STUDIO & GARDEN 4 6 BOW ST, RAGLAN

For this RAW weekend I will show a selection of paintings and sculptures, both plein air and abstract studio work, priced from $50.00 to $1500.00

My paintings reflect my love of nature, the West Coast and the stories this invokes.

I have also invited my daughter Carolyn Lye who creates beautiful sculptures that work both inside or outside.

Creativity is like birth it comes from the dark….. a mystery that enthrals me.

She who kissed A joy as it flies – lives in eternity’s sunrise

She who binds herself A joy - does winged life destroy - William Blake

Elsa Lye (MFA hons) is a multidisciplinary, award winning artist. W: www.raglanart.nz

P: 027 600 6336

E: elsalye@outlook.co.nz

THE MONSTER COMPANY BENJAMIN GRANT

Benjamin Grant Furniture is the passion project of Ben Grant, a designer and maker based in Whaingaroa, Raglan.

Ben’s work focuses on crafting sculptural, functional pieces that are both conversation starters and integral elements of their environments. He skillfully combines innovative woodworking techniques with a deep understanding of form and stance, resulting in furniture and objects that blend aesthetic appeal with practicality.

While Ben is well-known locally for his cabinetmaking business, Wood Works Raglan, which specialises in custom kitchens and home furniture, his personal design venture, Benjamin Grant Furniture, represents his creative vision and exploration.

This year, Ben is excited to showcase his unique creations at THE HATCH exhibition during the Raglan Arts Weekend. From October 25-28, he will join other emerging artists at the Raglan Town Hall, offering a diverse and inspiring array of art and design.

IG: @benjamingrantfurniture P: 0279368581

E: benjamingrantfurniture@gmail.com

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PAULA MOY

Paula’s artistic journey took a transformative turn when she moved to Raglan in 2021. Surrounded by unique beach rocks, the stunning Mt Karioi, and breathtaking coastal views from her studio, she discovered her passion for hand-building with clay.

Her style originates from the synergy of art and nature, her creations often feature organic shapes, incorporating local materials like rusty and black beach sand. Her wall-hangings weave pieces together with hemp/ linen cord into new forms embodying a timeless allure that reflects the spirit of Raglan.

Her ‘Primitive’ Collection is a testament to her artistic process - a dance between serendipity and honed skill. The unpredictable nature of each piece adds to its uniqueness and fuels Paula’s journey for creative exploration. Having worked as an art buyer, creative producer, interior stylist, and in music she has also traveled, foraged and collected treasures from most continents enriching her artistic vision.

Visit Paula at RAW at THE HATCH exhibition at the town hall. IG: @ona_studio_nz P: 0210711193 E: paula@sosound.com

POTTERY THAT TICKLES YOUR INNER HAPPY!

The Monster Company is a cosy open workshop and gallery space for Karla Stevenson.

With a small crew of awesome helpers we supply galleries around Aotearoa with the Monster Company products, Ceramics that have stood the test of time.

Our space is a welcoming open studio where creative work can be viewed throughout all of the processes. From the bag of clay to the gallery wall. Interacting with the people that buy our work has become an integral part of what we do every day.

You can find us at 58 Wallis Street, on the way to the wharf in the old dairy factory.

W: www.themonstercompany.co.nz

IG: @themonstercompanypottery

FB: @hemonstercompanypottery

P: 07 282 1841

E: themonstercompanynz@gmail.com

HARRISON SYNNOTT

PAINTER

Harrison Synnott works from a studio based in Raglan.

He likes to reflect a sense of community in his paintings. He has two main bodies of work. One is inspired by the impressionists, and the other he calls ‘Notans’, inspired by the colour field painters of the abstract expressionist movement.

His use of colour represents particular emotions within the story he is trying to tell. Harrison also enjoys painting commissions where he can represent a particular place, putting it into paint to create a dream-like resonance.

You can come and view his works by appointment or over the Raglan Arts Weekend.

Studio at 7 Government Road, Raglan

IG: @harrisonsynnott.art

W: www.harrisonsynnott.com

E: harrison.synnott@gmail.com

P: 0211718742

FREEDOM2FLY FEST 2024 SET TO DAZZLE THIS

Join us from November 7th to 10th for Raglan’s premier performing arts festival, Freedom2Fly Fest. This annual celebration of contemporary circus, dance, and theatre transforms Raglan into a hub of artistic expression, showcasing both emerging and established talents.

Mark your calendars and get ready for an unforgettable experience at Freedom2Fly Fest 2024! For tickets and details, visit thttps://events.humanitix. com/freedom2fly-fest-2024.

INDOOR SHOWS

The Balancing Act – One Night Only

Te Uku Hall will kick off the festivities with The Balancing Act on Thursday, 7th November at 6:00pm. This family-friendly show requires tickets for entry.

Cabaret Night For those who enjoy a bit of glitz and glamour, Cabaret Night will be held at Te Uku Hall on Friday, 8th and Saturday, 9th November at 8:30pm. Dress to impress in Gatsby-style attire, and don’t forget to grab your tickets.

Hits Through the Ages – F2F Dance Showcase The dance showcase Hits Through the Ages will bring two performances to Te Uku Hall: Friday, 8th November at 5:00pm and Saturday, 9th November at 3:00pm. Tickets are required for both shows.

Run Away with the Circus – F2F Circus Showcase Circus lovers won’t want to miss Run Away with the Circus on Saturday, 9th November at 11:00am at Freedom2Fly. Be sure to secure your ticket for this thrilling event.

Moonroe's Happy Hour Wellington-based guest Moonroe will take the stage at Freedom2Fly on Saturday, 9th November at 5:00pm. Tickets are required for entry.

Sunday Busking Day – Bringing Raglan’s Streets to Life Bow Street will come alive on Sunday, 10th November with a series of free busking performances. Highlights include:

1. Laura's Fun Farm at 10:20am: A unique, dairy-free farm show from the queen of hula hoops, perfect for the whole family.

2. Fraser Hooper – Funny Business at 11:00am and 2:00pm: Internationally acclaimed comedian Fraser Hooper will bring his signature comedy act, featuring a stunt duck, human fish, and the wackiest boxing match you’ll ever see.

3. Bedtime Stories – Freedom2Fly’s Adult Aerial Circus Students at 1:00pm: A magical performance blending storytelling and aerial artistry.

4. Nicole Maisey at 2:45pm: High-energy circus feats, audience interaction, and an impressive handstand finale.

5. Local Youth Musicians at 3:20pm: Local talent takes the stage with a special performance.

Special Performance at Freedom2Fly Studio

Heartstrings, a one-of-a-kind immersive experience by Koha Jackson Cordery, will be performed at Freedom2Fly Studio on Sunday, 10th November at 11:00am and 3:00pm. Audiences can enjoy an aerial performance within a fabric structure, alongside captivating lighting and sound design.

Workshops Open to the Public

A series of interactive workshops will be held throughout the weekend, offering a chance for participants to learn new skills. These include:

1. Hula Hoops with Laura Oakley on Thursday, 7th November from 3:30pm to 5:30pm at Freedom2Fly Studio.

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2. Aerial Silks with Jackson Cordery on Thursday, 7th November from 7:30pm to 9:30pm at Freedom2Fly Studio. (Experience required).

3. Directing the Play with Fraser Hooper on Saturday, 9th November at 9:00am at Raglan Old School Arts Centre, Whare Tapere. (16+ years).

4. Balancing on Chairs & Others with Nicole Maisey on Saturday, 9th November from 1:00pm to 3:00pm at Freedom2Fly Studio. (Children free with paying adult).

ART + GARDEN WITH SPROUT GARDENER

A CHAT WITH STINA SVENSSON

THE LOCAL RAG BRINGS YOU A SPACE TO INTRODUCE LOCAL BUSINESSES IN WHĀINGAROA. WE TALK TO LOCALS ABOUT LAUNCHING THEIR BUSINESSES, THEIR IDEAS, ACHIEVEMENTS AND CHALLENGES.

Sprout

Gardener blends gardening expertise with creative artistry. Offering bespoke garden designs and hand-embroidered vintage denim, this unique business brings beauty to both outdoor spaces and personal style.

Can you describe your business and its components?

As Sprout Gardener, I offer gardening and botanical design services, while as an artist, I create bespoke embroidered vintage denim pieces. I’m passionate about bringing beauty into the world through art and gardening.

What led you to combine these two strands in your business?

I’m a very hands-on, active person, so it felt natural to merge my interests in gardening, design, and art into a business that supports both people’s well-being and the environment.

Tell us more about your art practice and your gardening services.

As a multidisciplinary artist, my work spans embroidery, sculpture, illustration,

and more. Currently, I’m creating a range of wearable denim featuring unique handstitched designs, available soon alongside custom orders. I use vintage denim for its quality, character, and eco-friendly benefits. I’m also working on an outdoor installation for the Kaipara Coast Sculpture Gardens.

My gardening services cover food growing, garden design, native plant regeneration, and general garden maintenance. With years of experience in various gardens, I’ve built up a versatile skill set that allows me to tackle any gardening challenge. I draw inspiration from biophilic design and the natural world, blending art and nature in my approach.

Why is Raglan the perfect location for your business?

The creative and diverse community in Raglan is truly inspiring, and it feels like the ideal place to contribute my gardening and art skills.

What challenges do you face in business, and what have you learned?

Gardening is physically demanding, so learning to look after my body has been a

key challenge. I manage this by rotating tasks, practising yoga, staying hydrated, and nourishing myself with good kai.

What’s your business goal or vision for the future?

My vision is to create a business that adds beauty and creative value to

people’s lives, whether through garden design, home art, or engaging workshops. How can people contact you? You can find me on Instagram: @celestial_festival @sprout_gardener Or on my website: celestialfestival.com celestialfestival.com/sproutgardener

CONTENT WAS MADE POSSIBLE THANKS TO SPONSORSHIP FROM BIZWORX

SURF SERIES

BROUGHT TO YOU BY RAGLAN SURF CO

The Local Rag talks to Mark Frost of Bayleys Real Estate who has curated and organised the exhibition.

What inspired you to get involved in the Raglan Arts Weekend with a surfing focus and theme?

Bayleys sponsored last year and again this year, and while viewing various exhibitions I thought it would be cool to have a curation of surf focussed art because Raglan has a rich surf history derived from its world class surf breaks. With the arrival of surf culture in the 60s came art, music, and a vibrant energy which continues to thrive. This exhibition showcases the art and hand crafting of several Raglan surfboard shapers who are an intrinsic part of the surf culture today.

What was the response of the local shapers involved?

The shapers were keen to be on board. The boards have been custom made for this exhibition along with surf memorabilia from local artists. Many surfers view their boards, both new and old, as works of art, both on the wave and on the wall!

What is your personal connection to surfing?

I grew up surfing in Wellington amongst wind swept mush then started surfing in Raglan about 20 years ago when I moved to the city of the future. I moved to Raglan permanently about 12 years ago for the surf and the awesome coastal lifestyle. Everything from an outdoor/ water sports perspective is right on your doorstep.

Do you have a few interesting pieces of memorabilia yourself?

Yes, a few old boards, some old school photos of the area along with some OG NZ skate boards. I recently got into hobby horsing so am starting to collect some early memorabilia. I think hobby horse beach racing is Raglan’s next biggest sport.

Boards and memorabilia are available for purchase.

ART EXHIBITION: THE ART OF SURF

THE LOCAL RAG SURFING SERIES COVERS SURFING NEWS IN RAGLAN.

WHAT AND WHEN: RAGLAN ARTS WEEKEND- RAW- LABOUR WEEKEND26TH- 28TH OCTOBER 2024- DISPLAYED AT 9A BOW STREET (BAYLEYS OFFICE VOLCOM LANE)

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GRIT AND DREAMS, FLASH FICTION & THE WORLD OF PUBLISHING

EVENT NEWS FROM THE RAGLAN OLD SCHOOL ARTS CENTRE

The Whāingaroa Raglan Writers World (WRWW) programme is back again in October with workshops on offer for keen new writers through to experienced writers wanting to hone their writing skills and learn more about publishing.

This series of workshops presented over two days features award-winning writers Mandy Hager, Anita Arlov and Ben Brown, including our very own local talent Ann Neville and Tina Shaw. Tina says “I'm excited to be involved in the Whāingaroa Writers Day. It's a wonderful opportunity to get together with like-minded people and be inspired to new writing heights. A day like this, with extraordinary speakers and tutors, is gold.”

Anita Arlov is an award-winning writer and judge of flash fiction and poetry. She has staged Inside Out Open Mic for Writers, worked with a small team to host Writers Lounge in the Auckland Art Gallery, and was the 2019 Auckland Chair for NZ National Flash Fiction Day. Anita’s writing has been published widely in New Zealand and overseas.

Ben Brown (Ngāti Mahuta, Ngāti Koroki, Ngāti Paoa) was born in 1962 in Motueka, which is further away from him now than he cares to think about. Ben has been writing all his life for his own enjoyment, and published his first children’s book in 1991. He’s an awardwinning author who writes for children and adults across all genres, including poetry, which he also enjoys performing. Generally, if pressed, Ben will have something to say about anything. He was the inaugural NZ Reading Ambassador for Children – Te Awhi Rito. In 2024 Brown was appointed Te Kaipukahu University of Waikato Writer in Residence and now lives in Hamilton. He is also a father of two, which he considers his best work to date.

Mandy Hager is a multiaward-winning author. In 2019 she received the Storylines Margaret Mahy Medal for lifetime achievement and a distinguished contribution to New Zealand’s literature for young people. For ten years she taught the novel-writing course for Whitireia. Mandy has been the recipient of several fellowships, residencies and prizes, including the Beatson Fellowship, the Katherine Mansfield Menton Fellowship and the Waikato University Writer in Residence.

Ann Neville is the director of the publishing company, CreateBooks, which specialises in Manuscript Assessment, Editing, SelfPublishing Preparation and Distribution, and Biographies. She is an accomplished facilitator and research writer in the education field and has a special interest in strategies that mitigate against all forms of violence.

Tina Shaw’s writing career covers a diverse range of age groups and genres. Her recent novel, Ephemera, is set on the Waikato River, a location Tina knows well from growing up outside Kirikiriroa. As Editor, her 7th Edition of the Bateman NZ Writer's Handbook was published in 2023. Her novel manuscript A House Built on Sand won the 2023 Michael Gifkins Text Prize and has been published by Text Publishing. A member of NZAMA, Tina works as a manuscript assessor and Editor of the NZSA quarterly publication NZ Author and divides her time between Taupõ and Whāingaroa.

Check out the programme and book online to reserve a spot - workshop spaces are limited, so get in quick at https://creativeraglan.co.nz/ or call into the Old School when the office is open week days 10am – 2pm.

GRIT & DREAMS writing workshop with Tina Shaw $15

Friday 11 October 5.30pm – 7pm

This writing workshop will look at what it takes to build a fictional world, no matter what genre you are writing in. Tina will discuss how she created the world of Ursa and take you through a fun exercise to explore world-building for yourself.

WHĀINGAROA RAGLAN WRITERS DAY |

Saturday 12 October 9am - 5.30pm

$80 for the full day or $60 concession for RCAC members

All About Publishing with Ann Neville & Tina Shaw

A workshop about indie and mainstream publishing, the publishing process, and everything in between. A great chance to fine-tune your publishing ideas. Includes a free copy of The Children’s Pond by Tina Shaw.

Character is the Key with Mandy Hager

Together everyone will workshop how to build a character-driven story that underpins theme, voice, setting and the story’s emotional heart.

Flash Fiction Workshop with Anita Arlov

Read aloud and examine successful examples of flash in differing styles and genres; discover ways to make your writing zing, sparkle and snap; and start a piece of writing using all manner of prompts, including pictures and objects.

Whakapapa o te Kōrero: No te hā ki te maramatanga

The Whakapapa of Story: From essence to understanding with Ben Brown

A personal reflection on the origin and place of story and its importance to us as a foundation stone of our own humanity.

At the end of the day, from 5.30pm, enjoy wine and nibbles at The Wharf Restaurant while sharing writing excerpts from your weekend.

The Whāingaroa Writers World also hosts the writers’ supportive group last Tuesday of the month, 7pm – 9pm, Tuesday 29 October, and the Old School Book Club last Friday of the month, 25 October, 10.30am – 12.30pm. Entry by koha to help support the programme

All are welcome to attend these events! For more information contact Ann Neville WRWW Organiser annlneville@gmail.com or Event Coordinator Jacqueline Anderson jacqueline@raglanartscentre.co.nz

The WRWW programme of events is proudly presented to you by the Raglan Community Arts Council Inc. with funding support from Waikato District Creative Communities Scheme and Raglan Community Board.

While the factors driving the housing market activity have shifted with the seasons, there’s one thing you can count on. With a unique blend of expertise, international networks and a suite of innovative marketing tools, Bayleys is the agency for all your property needs.

Residential, commercial, rural and lifestyle – we deliver the best results. Get in touch:

Mark Frost 022 150 2244 mark.frost@bayleys.co.nz

Graham Rope 021 222 7427 graham.rope@bayleys.co.nz

FIND YOUR BALANCE AT THE SPACE IN RAGLAN

The Space is a place for you, for everyone, to balance body, mind and spirit. Community and connection is important to us, and we cultivate these values by offering accessible yoga and pilates classes taught by experienced teachers.

Back in 2016, we first started The Space (down Volcom Lane, across from Raglan Roast). As the first dedicated yoga space in Raglan, we thought we’d try it for a month, so we pulled together all our yoga mats and tea mugs from home. Now, it’s been nine years! The Space is grateful to everyone who has come to join us for yoga every day (we even jumped online over lockdowns). We’ve delivered thousands of classes and shared so many downward dogs and moments of connection. Yoga is about presence. We still love it just as much as day one.

There’s a constant ebb and flow of locals, visitors to Raglan, regulars and first-timers. Our goal is for everyone to leave feeling good in their bodies and breath. The benefits go so much further than the shapes we make. All the systems of the body and mind benefit from increasing your range of movement, whether or not you can touch your toes. You can see the glow on someone’s face when they finish class. Over time, the benefits really stack up to increase one’s ability to move and surf, love and live better.

The Space offers a mix of styles and classes for every stage of your journey. A yoga practice is for you. It’s entirely non-competitive, and instead focuses on self-inquiry and being in your own body and breath.

This summer our teachers include…

• Patti has been teaching movement in Raglan for over 20 years, offering feel good classes to epic playlists.

• Bexie founded the Space alongside Patti, and is our community-minded greenie who has a wealth of experience and curiosity to offer yoga to all.

• Bethany is also a co-owner of the studio. Bethany’s inspiring classes are perfect to bring balance to someone with an active lifestyle.

• Tessa teaches Mat Pilates. As the owner of Raglan Physiotherapy, she is passionate and knowledgeable about the body.

• Kiri loves all things healing and expressionwhether it be through art, movement, or music.

• Elena brings the spice. She invites you out of your comfort zone in a playful way.

• Diane offers a grounding practice. Though she has joined us recently, Diane has been practicing with us since before The Space.

• Jordan has just jumped on our timetable to offer a fun, beat-based Friday Happy Hour class.

What we offer… Try Gentle for a feel good class and a place to start, well, gently! Mat Pilates is also a great starter class. From there, you can give Hatha, or even Vinyasa, a go. Power is a great way to challenge and boost strength after you’ve built your yoga foundations. Or you may slow down and go to a Restore class to reset. Patti offers a Broga class for the guys.

Tips for your first class! Arrive early to settle in. Wear comfortable clothes to move in. If you want to try from home first, message us to learn about our online offerings.

We are offering a Beginners Series for those who want to build or revisit the yoga foundations on Mondays in November at 7:30pm. Book thespaceraglan@gmail. com or follow us on social media where we’ll be giving away a free spot @thespaceraglan

Sign up for classes online www.thespaceraglan.com

Photos by Kate van der Drift @kate.micaela

RAGLAN FOOD JOURNEYS

EXPLORING THE RICH TAPESTRY OF STORIES WOVEN INTO THE FABRIC OF OUR COMMUNITY, ALL THROUGH THE LENS OF FOOD.

Raglan Food Journeys is a celebration of the diverse and vibrant voices that make our local food scene so unique. Delving into the kitchens of passionate home cooks, chatting with local food artisans, and exploring the creations of our local foodies.

To get in touch - recipe feedback, comments, nominating a foodie friend or let us know what you have going on (producers) E: raglanfoodjourneys@gmail.com

Nestled amidst the rolling hills of Ruapuke, Shai Brods home and gardens are a serene sanctuary of sustainable living and a work of art. A passionate advocate for organic farming and permaculture, Shai has become a beloved member of the Raglan growers community. His property is a testament to his dedication to nature. Over 100 fruit and nut trees dot the landscape, while chickens and sheep forage. Lush, organic gardens, nurtured by carefully tended soil, yield a bounty of vibrant vegetables. A bubbling stream, flowing directly from the maunga, adds to the idyllic setting. Shai is a permaculture based landscape designer, a home orchardist, an organic market gardener and a Thai yoga massage therapist. Over the years, Shai has travelled extensively, learning from organic growers and communities around the globe. He has developed his own unique approach to gardening, combining traditional techniques with modern knowledge. He explains, “I found myself loving the old ways of growing and handling crops, from seed saving to compost making and food growing to preserving. I have picked the best techniques and approach and started growing and finding my own special way that works for me.”

Shais’ New Zealand journey began in the Coromandel Peninsula. Here, he lived on and maintained a certified organic farm. In 2016, he made the move to Raglan—drawn to the town’s unique energy. Shai says, “Within the first month of arrival I made great connections with local growers and I started working at Solscape looking after the food

gardens for about 6 years. This provided fresh organic produce to the on-site cafe and sometimes the excess would be sold at the local organic shops”. Over the years, he has also offered many workshops on the topics of organic growing, permaculture based gardening/landscaping and compost making.

Growing up in a small agricultural village in Israel, Shai was surrounded by a community of people with diverse land-based skills. His deep-rooted love for food and growing food stems from this environment. He explains, “I grew up in a country brimming with culture, colours, and flavours. As a young child, I vividly remember accompanying my Imma (mother) to the market each week, where we would purchase fresh produce, pita bread, and fish for our Friday night shabbat dinner. Just ten minutes in this type of market will change your life forever. The sensory overload—the sounds, colours, smells, and constant jostling of people—is truly immersive. It’s a place where everyone is eager to fill their bags and baskets before the weekend.” It was his Imma and Grandmother who taught him to cook, and even today, Shai says, “I’ll call my mom and ask, ‘Remember those stuffed peppers you used to make? Tell me how you did it.’ And then we’ll keep chatting for another 30 minutes about all sorts of delicious food possibilities and life in general.”

Shai firmly believes that food is a fundamental aspect of our existence and that a healthy life necessitates access to nutritious, wholesome food. He wholeheartedly supports local initiatives that promote the production and consumption of nutrient-dense, living foods that nourish both individuals and communities. His involvement in the Raglan Growers Market, where he maintains a weekly stand, is a testament to this commitment. As Shai explains, “The market is a vital hub for building and maintaining long-lasting community relationships. I am deeply grateful for the market organisers, volunteers, and, of course, the people who come out to support all of us growers!”

When I asked Shai what he loves about living in Raglan, he explained, “The West Coast has a truly unique energy and mentality. I really appreciate the down-to-earth and grounded bunch of people who live around Maunga Karioi. The nature here is so powerful and pristine, and the soil is so abundant and nourishing. It feels good to be here”.

S HARING THELOVE

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Don’t dig your compost into the soil; simply spread it on top. This helps preserve soil structure and fosters healthy, active biological connections between plants, microorganisms, and fungi.

During the summer months, cover your garden with straw mulch to retain moisture, minimise weeds, maintain soil structure, and keep beneficial soil organisms happy and sheltered.

If you desire ten tomato plants, grow twenty and select the best ten from them for a higher success rate. If they all thrive, you’ll have extras to share with others or plant for future seasons. This strategy can be applied to any vegetable you cultivate—always double the seed amount to ensure better selection when it comes time to plant.

In Season - Asparagus

QUICK IDEAS

Make a tasty asparagus breakfast - Blanch a bunch of asparagus in boiling salted water for a few minutes until tender-crisp. Drain, toss with a tablespoon of butter and a squeeze of lemon. Poach two eggs in salted water for 4 minutes. Serve on a slice of Raglan Artisan sourdough bread and dip the asparagus spears into the runny yolk. Make roasted asparagus with romesco sauce. Blend together a 400g jar of roasted red capsicum (drained, or roast your own two large red capsicum). Add 3 medium tomatoes, 1 cup toasted almonds, 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 2 cloves garlic, and the juice of half a lemon. Pulse until you achieve your desired consistency. While the romesco is blending, roast 2 bunches of asparagus with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. To serve, pour the romesco onto a plate and top with the roasted asparagus.

Make Kelly Gibneys asparagus & herb tart w/ a walnut & buckwheat crust https://kellygibney.com/home/2014/11/11/asparagus-herb-tart-w-a-walnut-buckwheat-crust

ASPARAGUS FACTS

• Egyptians used asparagus spears as gifts for the gods. It has been grown for thousands of years, and was even depicted on Egyptian tombs dating from 400 BC.

• They are a good source of vitamins K and C, and are also a prebiotic. This helps feed our gut bacteria, keeping our microbiome healthy.

• Asparagus can cause a distinct odour in urine due to a compound called asparagusic acid. While many people can smell it, others can’t, making it a fascinating genetic variation.

Catch Shai’s nutrient-dense produce at The Raglan Growers Market every Friday from 5-7 pm at the Stewart Street church hall lawn. For all things permaculture design-related, you can get in touch with Shai by email at edible_landscapes@hotmail.com

SHAI’S SHAKSHUKA (Eggs poached in spicy sauce)

Inspired by the flavours of home, this is a simple yet delicious dish.

Ingredients

1 Tbsp olive oil

1 large onion, diced

1 red capsicum, chopped

1 courgette, chopped

3 to 4 ripe red tomatoes, diced (canned tomatoes can be substituted)

2 tsp sweet paprika

1 tsp salt

1 tsp black pepper

Fresh parsley to serve

1. Heat olive oil in a saucepan.

2. Add onion and fry until soft.

3. Add capsicum and fry for 1 minute.

4. Add courgette and fry for 1 minute.

5. Add tomatoes, paprika, salt, and pepper.

6. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring 2-3 times.

7. Crack 6 eggs directly into the sauce and cover with a lid. Cook eggs for 5-6 minutes. Remove from heat and let eggs set.

8. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve with warm sourdough bread.

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TONIC SALON WELCOMES NEW STYLIST AND UNVEILS FRESH, ECO-FRIENDLY COLOUR RANGE

The Local Rag chats to Rachel, owner of Tonic, to get an update on fresh developments at the salon.

What’s new at Tonic?

Firstly, I’m super excited to have Charlotte join our team with all her knowledge & experience.

We are very happy to have just launched a beautiful new colour range that’s free of ammonia, ppd’s, resorcinol’s and is full of organic oils. It is allergen & fragrance free ,vegan and not tested on animals.

We also stock Davroe & Davines which are high quality sustainable retail products you can take home to maintain your hair.

Why did you decide to make the change

After having a bit of a health scare and discovering I had developed toxicity poisoning from years of breathing in the chemicals at work, I decided I had to make some changes if I was going to continue working in the salon, plus I didn’t want my staff to end up with issues like I did.

After testing many different companies I chose to go with the Evo colour range due to its high quality. It fits with the ethos of our salon and is environmentally friendly. It leaves the bad stuff out and puts the good stuff in but won’t compromise on performance, leaving your hair feeling and looking fabulous.

Due to the new colours being a bit more pricey we will have to raise our prices slightly to cover the costs.

For the month of October we will be offering a complimentary moisturising /conditioning treatment with every colour & haircut package, which will leave your hair feeling beautiful and healthy.

With Xmas only 12 weeks away be sure to book well in advance to ensure you don't miss out.

We have some lovely gift packs available - great for prezzies or to treat yourself.

Salon hours are: Monday-Saturday with late nights on Tuesday and Thursday night till 7pm.

Book online through our website or fresha or phone 8250313.

Look forward to seeing you all soon. From the tonic team, Rach, Annick, Eva & Charlotte.

CHARLOTTE

My name is Charlotte and I am Tonic's new senior stylist. I have recently moved to Raglan from Matakana/ Leigh. I've been in NZ for 5 years, starting my journey in Golden Bay as a horse trek guide and then working on different farms and lifestyle blocks, and most recently as a bush school teacher and children's art workshop facilitator. I love being outdoors and in nature as well as salon life and making people look and feel great!

I have been a hairdresser for 15 years. Previously I have worked in a small boutique salon in Warkworth and prior to that in my hometown, Worcester UK at a salon called Wicked hair where I was mentored by Hans Peter Wurmil, a local hairdressing legend. I also travelled and worked as a stylist in Australia and in parts of Asia.

I specialise in Balayage and personalised colouring but I also enjoy cutting. I will be offering wedding hair at Tonic and look forward to creating beautiful hair ups for brides and their wedding party. I love the atmosphere that a special occasion brings to the salon.

I'm looking forward to meeting more of the community, working at Tonic and creating beautiful hair for my clients. My books are open for appointments. I will be offering late night appointments on a Tuesday evening and you can book in via the Tonic website, fresha app, or calling the salon.

EXPLORE WHAINGAROA HARBOUR WITH RAGLAN BOAT CHARTERS

Discover the beauty of Raglan Harbour with public cruises, private charters, and exciting new boat adventures. Raglan Boat Charters now offers a thrilling experience on its new amphibious vessel, the Waka Huia. Book your cruise today for a unique perspective of the harbour!

Can you please introduce Raglan Boat Charters to our readers?

We're a tour boat company offering public cruises, private charters, and workboat activities, including commercial operations and ferry services for large groups. Our aim is to entertain customers while raising awareness of Maori heritage and environmental care of Whaingaroa (Raglan) harbour. We support local conservation efforts and keep harbour history alive through our crew's knowledge and passion.

What boats do you have on the water?

We operate two vessels:

1. The Wahine Moe, our mother ship, can accommodate up to 70 passengers. It's well known in the Raglan community, having been in the harbour for 16 years.

2. Our exciting new addition this year is the Waka Huia, so named because she resembles a traditional Maori carved treasure box. She's a 9m amphibious RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat) from the New Zealand boat maker Sealegs. Powered by a 300hp outboard engine, she can carry 11 passengers and 1 skipper on land and water. We believe we need a second boat when the Wahine Moe is booked privately or fully booked; we also need better customer options for windy days and smaller groups, and finally, there is commercial workboat demand in the region.

What options do you offer for harbour cruises and functions?

We provide:

1. 90-minute public cruises on the Wahine Moe with optional fish & chips and a licensed bar.

2. The Wahine Moe as a venue with transport and catering options.

adventure, exploring areas inaccessible to the mother ship due to its speed and amphibious capabilities.

How do people get in touch to book or find out more?

What is appealing and unique about what you offer?

Our public cruises cater to everyone. The Wahine Moe is extremely stable and manoeuvrable in shallow waters, accessing many hidden bays. The Waka Huia offers more

For public cruises, book online at raglanboatcharters. co.nz. For private charter inquiries, email info@ raglanboatcharters.co.nz.

3. Private cruises on the Waka Huia for smaller groups, supporting various activities from picnics to water sports.

HOME feature

The LOCAL RAG - Raglan's local monthly magazine loves to showcase what our town has to offer, including all the great home related businesses! We are looking ahead and will be running a HOME feature for the November issue. We would love to include your company.

You will need to provide us with:

1. An image (or up to 4 images that we can put into a montage)

2. Up to 160 words of text - tell your story, introduce your team, show off your work, testimonials, include your contact info.

Spaces are limited, so please get in touch ASAP if you are keen to book a spot in this paid feature. Any other questions, please don't hesitate to call or email me :-)

Ngā mihi

Geraldine

Burns geb@g-design.co.nz IG @local_rag

SPROUT GARDENER

GARDENING & BOTANICAL DESIGN

Stina from Sprout Gardener is your local, reliable, and friendly gardening expert. Her enthusiasm for creating beautiful green spaces makes garden projects fun and rewarding.

With years of experience Stina offers a range of services from veggie growing and garden design to native reforestation and ongoing maintenance. Her clients appreciate her productivity, knowledge and adaptability.

Sprout specialties include:

• Food growing & Planting

• Native plant landscaping and conservation

• Edible garden design

• General garden maintenance

Let’s work together to transform your garden!

IG: @sprout_gardener W: www.sproutgardener.com

HOULT CONSTRUCTION

CRAFTING UNIQUE, HIGH-QUALITY HOMES IN RAGLAN

Hoult Construction is your local residential and commercial building company, proudly serving the Raglan community since 2018.

After spending 12 years working in both the residential and commercial sectors in Auckland, we gained a solid understanding of the dos and don’ts of running a successful construction business. This experience taught us the importance of care and attention to detail on every project.

Our team thrives on a strong work ethic and believes that success stems from great, honest and clear communication. Keeping everyone in the loop ensures expectations are met and results in a finished product that exceeds standards.

Our journey so far has been steady and deliberate. Patience and precision have been key to our growth, and while we’re not aiming to become a massive company overnight, we trust that the quality of our work will guide us to where we need to be.

What kinds of projects have you been working on and what results have you achieved?

We’ve worked on a wide range of areas in construction, from residential new builds to commercial development. Since starting in Raglan we have worked closely with Elevate Homes, handling everything from site prep, to making their transportable homes look like they were built right on-site, which has been a great experience.

We’re also working on a challenging but exciting home designed by Auckland architect Oli Booth, set for completion in early 2025. This project features some incredible design elements like curved walls and lots of timber, really pushing our craftsmanship.

In addition, we recently teamed up with Coolhouse low energy homes by Jessop Architects for a new build in Rangitahi, working with some awesome clients whose vision aligned perfectly with ours. It was a small space, but it was designed incredibly well, creating a beautifully liveable home. It's been a pleasure seeing these unique projects come to life!

We also completed our show home in Rangitahi in 2023, which is currently on the market. It’s a stunning

showcase of our capabilities and design style, reflecting the quality and creativity we bring to every project!

Based on client feedback - what do you feel are the strengths of your building company?

Based on client feedback, the strengths of our building company include excellent communication, with clients appreciating regular updates and clear breakdowns of progress, even when they aren’t on site. Our problem-solving skills and ability to offer helpful suggestions stand out, especially on complex builds. Clients also highlight our high-quality craftsmanship, noting that we never take shortcuts, and take care with every detail in our architectural projects. Lastly, being available and approachable throughout the build process has been key in maintaining strong client relationships.

What kinds of builds are you interested in taking on?

We are open to any building project but love the challenge and quirks an architectural build brings. We love the challenge of taking on architectural builds that push creativity and craftsmanship to new levels. But we also really enjoy working closely with our clients to create unique spaces that reflect their vision. We’re all about doing things a little differently, whether it's using reclaimed materials or adding special touches that give a home character and personality. For us, it’s not just about building something beautiful — it’s about making sure it feels truly one-of-a-kind.

Tell us about your team –

Our team consists of 6 qualified builders, 2 apprentices, and me. We all share a mutual love for surfing and golf, and you’ll often find us spending our afternoons together either in the water or on the golf course, having a few laughs. Team morale is super important to us — we believe that making time for the fun stuff is what keeps us motivated and energized. When it comes to work, we push each other to be the best builders we can be, always striving for topquality results. It’s a balance of hard work and good times that keeps our team ticking!

What do you think is the best way to reduce stress for those embarking on a house build?

The best way to reduce stress during a house build is to keep things simple and stay in close communication. Building a home can feel overwhelming, but having

a builder who listens, keeps you in the loop, and is proactive about problem-solving makes all the difference. We find that being upfront, clear, and flexible really helps take the pressure off. Plus, it’s important to enjoy the process — we like to remind clients that building a home should be exciting, and we’re here to handle the tricky bits so they can focus on the fun stuff!

What advice would you give those starting out on the journey of building their home?

My advice for anyone starting their home-building journey is to take your time planning and really think about what you want in your space. Be clear about your priorities and be open to flexibility, as things can change during the process. It’s also important to find a builder you trust and feel comfortable communicating with — a good relationship with your builder makes everything smoother. And lastly, enjoy the journey! It’s an exciting process, and while there may be a few bumps along the way, the end result will be worth it.

How do people get in touch if they want to know more and have a conversation about their ideas?

Flick Jack an email on info@houltconstrution.co.nz and arrange a time to meet and discuss plans or ideas.

Hoult Construction 021 556 591

www.houltconstruction.co.nz

admin@houltconstruction.co.nz

JOIN OUR FRIENDLY TEAM AS AN INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTANT

Are you a motivated and confident accountant looking for a fantastic work environment? Bizworx Consultancy Limited in beautiful Raglan/Whaingaroa is searching for a talented Intermediate Accountant to become a part of our warm and family-oriented team!

About the Role: In this role, you'll be:

• Producing financial statements and income tax returns

• Handling general tax compliance (GST, PAYE, FBT)

• Assisting with business advisory services

• Creating management reports

We’re looking for someone with a can-do attitude, solid accounting experience (preferably minimum 3 years), and a knack for building client relationships. Whether you’re degree-qualified, working towards a qualification, or have relevant skills, we’d love to hear from you!

What We Offer:

• Option to work 4 days a week

• Family-friendly and flexible working environment

• Career progression

• Professional development

• Great work/life balance and lifestyle in Raglan

• Supportive, close-knit team

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LOCATION OF DEFIBRILLATORS IN RAGLAN

Defibrillators can save lives in the event of an accident or medical emergency. Here is where they are located in Raglan.

24 HOURS:

St John Raglan (11 Wainui Road)

St Peter's Anglican Chuch Hall (44 Bow Street)

Raglan Club (22 Bow Street)

Raglan Holiday Park (61 Marine Parade)

The Institute of Awesome (5B Whaanga Road)

The Hut Rangitahi (29 Rangitahi Rd)

Poihākena Marae - Yellow Cabinet (222 Wainui Road)

Raglan Rest Home & Hospital (29 Manukau Road)

Raglan Surf Life Saving Club (Ngarunui Beach) outside wall of the club (downstairs)

WORK HOURS:

Raglan Gym (32 Bow Street)

Raglan Medical Centre (9 Wallis Street)

Raglan Police (3 Wi Neera Street)

Xtreme Zero Waste (186 Te Hutewai Road)

Raglan Coastguard (Raglan Wharf)

Camp Raglan (578 Wainui Road)

e-Coast Marine Consulting (18 Calvert Road)

This info can be found on https://aedlocations.co.nz/ or the AED app.

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WITH GINA JANSEN LAWYERS

When somebody dies, the paperwork involved in proving the will and in sorting out the deceased’s property can be daunting for the family.

Certain steps need to be taken, such as finding the will, having the executors and trustees applying to the High Court for a Grant of Probate so they can deal with the deceased’s assets. Where there is no will, usually a next of kin applies to the High Court for a Grant of Letters of Administration giving them authority to deal with the assets. Title to property and bank accounts that are held in the sole name of the deceased cannot be transferred to beneficiaries without first obtaining either of these. Where the estate is small (i.e. under $15,000 in value), application to the High Court may not be necessary.

What is the Difference between Executors and Trustees?

A will usually appoints one or more people as “executors and trustees”. This involves two responsibilities: the role of the executor is to locate the will, arrange the funeral and ensure the instructions in the will for the distribution of the deceased’s assets to the beneficiaries, is carried out. On the other hand, the role of the trustee is to hold the estate assets on trust on behalf of the beneficiaries. In some cases, this can go on for a number of years, for example where the deceased left assets to young children and which are to be looked after until the children reach the age of 20, or longer.

What are the Duties of a Trustee?

If there is a will, the trustee must be familiar with it, the estate’s assets and the estate’s business (if any). A trustee must comply with the terms of the will and the law and make sure the estate’s assets are held in the name of the

trustees. Trustees must keep accurate records and proper accounts for the estate and where there is more than one trustee, their decisions must be unanimous. Generally, trustees must provide information about the estate to any beneficiary if asked to do so. Executors and trustees have a responsibility to make all reasonable inquires to make sure all potential beneficiaries or claimants of an estate are known. This may require searches of records at Births, Deaths & Marriages to see the marital status of the deceased and to check for children. Trustees must make sure the deceased has no outstanding debts and complete income tax returns for the deceased person with Inland Revenue up to the date of their death and obtain a new IRD number for the estate to finalise any income tax returns where the estate earns income from

any source until the assets are finally distributed to the beneficiaries.

What is the Six-Month Rule?

Trustees may be personally liable to claimants if they allow estate assets (including personal items and household chattels of the deceased) to be distributed to beneficiaries within six months of the date of the Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration. Trustees can be held personally liable for those assets if a successful claim is made against the estate later on. For these reasons, it is highly recommended that trustees wait for at least six months to pass after the High Court has granted Probate/ Letters of Administration, before any distribution is made

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A‘OFF THE PLANS’ PROPERTY PURCHASES

FINANCIAL ADVICE AND MORTGAGE

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s interest rates continue to drop, most economic commentators are picking that the property market will pick up into next year with more transactions happening and some modest value increases.

Over the last 20 years, every time the Official Cash Rate (OCR) has dropped the number of property transactions has increased, so it’s not too far fetched to think the market will soon get busier. Anecdotally, since the OCR cut in August we’ve seen a significant lift in new enquiries from investors, first home buyers, and movers.

At present, although across NZ buyers are getting more active, sellers are getting more active as well meaning that for now, there remain excess properties on the market for the number of buyers. In most parts of NZ it’s still a buyers’ market.

Property developers have been less active over the last 2 years and building consent numbers have been well down, whilst net population growth is up. This makes me think that when we eventually return to a sellers’ market we’ll start to see more ‘off the plans’ property contracts come across our desks.

So what is an ‘off the plans’ property contract and what are the potential risks and rewards?

With an ‘off the plans’ sale & purchase contract, you’re agreeing to purchase a completed dwelling and the land it’s on from a property developer. Typically, the construction hasn’t yet started or is part way through. The developer’s financiers will often want a certain number of ‘pre-sales’ before agreeing to finance the bigger project.

Once you’ve done your due diligence (obtained finance approval, had the contract checked by your Lawyer, valuation completed, done your homework on the

developer, etc) you typically pay a 10% deposit to secure the property, then there’s nothing to pay until the Council Code of Compliance comes through, at which point you’ll normally have between 5 & 10 days to pay the remaining 90% of the purchase price.

When everything goes right there can be some great upsides including:

Securing a property at today’s price with only a 10% deposit down when the values are going up

Potentially needing only a 5% deposit overall if owner occupied or 10% if investment

Ending up with a brand new home/rental with possibly a 10 year guarantee

However, everything doesn’t always go right. In fact over the last 3 years we’ve seen a lot that have gone wrong. For example:

Developers going bust before the construction is completed. Where does this leave the 10% deposit that you paid? This is a key part of the contract that you need to seek Legal advice on before putting pen to paper, along with finding out as much as you can on the developer (ie: first time developers vs highly experienced long term developers, previous bankruptcies, etc).

Signing up for ‘X’ and on completion you’re delivered ‘Y’. Again, the devil is in the detail of the contract; you may be signing a contract that gives the developer flexibility to make changes that you may not be happy with.

Timeframes getting pushed out. This has been the most problematic issue we’ve seen in the last few years. We’ve seen a lot of purchasers being told it’s 6-8 months until completion; it’s common for this to go out past a year and we’ve even seen over 2 years on many occasions. The big problem with this is that a construction mortgage approval will be valid for a maximum of 12 months (some banks less). If the construction is delayed past this point

Mortgage advisor Brett Wood. Contact Brett on 021 886 444 brett.wood@loanmarket.co.nz

Mortgage advisor Brendan Brits. Contact 021 913 302 brendan.brits@loanmarket.co.nz

you have to re-apply and you’re assessed on the criteria of the day. We’ve seen a number of people no longer qualify for the loan they previously did, leaving them unable to complete the purchase, which can mean loss of deposit.

Values decreasing before construction is completed. This is another major. We’ve seen people sign up to $1m ‘off the plans’ purchases and then 18months later when completed the valuation is $850,000. They still have to pay the full $1m. This can cause issues with equity which again could lead to not being able to complete the purchase. This could lead to not only loss of the 10% deposit, but if the developer can only re-sell for $850,000, the original purchaser may be liable for the difference between the $1m they signed up at and the $850,000 resale value.

‘Off the plans’ or ‘Turnkey’ property contracts need extra homework done and it’s essential to engage the experts before signing a contract. Although you’ll never be able to remove all the risk, your professional support team will be able to give you strategies to minimise the risks.

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RAGLAN 697 Maungatawhiri Road

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by the amazing rural outlook. The rolling contour of the land is ideal for livestock, grazing, horses, and more. There is a round barn to store equipment, and a vast 16.34ha to bring your dreams to life.

RAGLAN 154 Hills Road

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by the current owner for over 60 years, for a sound investment with future subdivision potential.

the views across the coastline. The section has been fully fenced and entirely planted in mixed native trees creating a low maintenance lifestyle retreat with no restrictive covenants. A geotech report is available, the building platform is ready, and driveway has been formed.

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RAGLAN 337, 337A & 337B Te Papatapu Road

RAGLAN 104 Te Papatapu Road

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Papatapu Road

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This modern three-bedroom, two-bathroom home

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Situated in a popular location is a blank canvas for you to create your dream home. The three sections of approx 8000m² are covenanted to protect your investment, fully fenced with power to the gate, and with newly formed tarsealed and tree-lined shared driveway. Purchasers have the opportunity to make an offer on the section of their choice, with exceptional views and great location.

This 10.8ha block 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 in the popular Raglan area and a rare opportunity, having been held by the current owner for over 60 years, for a sound investment with future subdivision potential.

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and on the bus routes for both Raglan and Hamilton High Schools. 3976 State Highway 23: $750,000 565 Okete Road: $850,000

With rural views and mature native bush providing privacy and shelter, and no covenants to restrict the home you build or limit development these sections provide an opportunity to build your dream home. Building platforms are nearly flat, so no need for complex earthworks and power to the sections is connected. Titles for the 8,000m² and 1.6ha sections are still to be issued but are approved.

With rural views and mature native bush providing privacy and shelter, and no covenants to restrict the home you build or limit development these sections provide an opportunity to build your dream home. Building platforms are nearly flat, so no need for complex earthworks and power to the sections is connected. Titles for the 8,000m² and 1.6ha sections are still to be issued but are approved.

2.41ha section imbued with nature await you here, up a quiet lane 3km from the Waitetuna community. The 302m² modern, open plan home has strong architectural lines and makes a statement with full height windows sunken living areas. The internal access double garage and lockable barn with power allow for hobbies, car collecting or a workshop area.

With rural views and mature native bush providing privacy and shelter, and no covenants to restrict the home you build or limit development these sections provide an opportunity to build your dream home. Building platforms are nearly flat, so no need for complex earthworks and power to the sections is connected. Titles for the 8,000m² and 1.6ha sections are still to be issued but are approved.

Richard Thomson M 027 294 8625 E richard.thomson@pggwrightson.co.nz

RAGLAN 3578B State Highway 23

RAGLAN Pond Road

MAKOMAKO 152 Makomako

Big Rural Views

Spectacular Lifestyle

Cattle and Sheep Grazing

Cattle and Sheep Grazing

Here is a chance to own a flat bare block with a sunny and easy building site on 8,021m² with amazing rural views. You have your own vantage point here, with big sky views and rural vistas in all directions. Newly formed tar-sealed driveway right to the section boundary 350m from the road, with new fencing

into 15 paddocks. They have traditionally wintered 45-50 MA cows, and 1000-1200 sheep, being a mix of MA ewes and ewe hoggets. The dwelling is an older threebedroom double-glazed home with

This 91ha ex-forestry block has been recently fenced and returned to pasture, grazing sheep and cattle. There are multiple potential building platforms with views forever that have great access from the newly created forestry road and approx 10ha of mature native bush with excellent hunting and bush walks. The dwelling consists of a 1980's caravan that has

Near Aotea harbour is this long-established 265ha cattle and sheep grazing property. The contour runs from river flats to medium and steeper hills with some quality plateau soils, and is fenced into 15 paddocks. They have traditionally wintered 45-50 MA cows, and 1000-1200 sheep, being a mix of MA ewes and ewe hoggets. The dwelling is an older threebedroom double-glazed home with a sleepout close by.

Near Aotea harbour is this long-established 265ha cattle and sheep grazing property. The contour runs from river flats to medium and steeper hills with some quality plateau soils, and is fenced into 15 paddocks. They have traditionally wintered 45-50 MA cows, and 1000-1200 sheep, being a mix of MA ewes and ewe hoggets. The dwelling is an older threebedroom double-glazed home with a sleepout close by.

This

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with great views and all day sun is an ideal location to build your dream home. This is an opportunity to own a residential section with few covenants to restrict your build, keeping costs down! The section has connections to town water, town sewage and fast fibre. Geotech report is available, call Richard

Richard Thomson M 027 294 8625 E richard.thomson@pggwrightson.co.nz

RAGLAN

Manukau

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RAGLAN 104 Te Papatapu Road

MAKOMAKO 152 Makomako Road

RAGLAN 77 Wallis Street

Views in Raglan

RAGLAN 201 Pond

RAGLAN

42 Kaitoke Street, Raglan

Discover this exquisite waterfront property, a rare gem nestled in the serene beauty of Raglan, offering not only an idyllic lifestyle but also earning potential as a successful holiday rental. Almost every room in the house is designed to take in the stunning vistas. The open plan living area and kitchen feature expansive bi-fold glass doors leading to a spacious covered deck, ideal for entertaining or relaxing. Both master bedrooms at either end of the house boast magnificent water views, walk-in wardrobes and ensuite bathroom access. A self-contained studio, accessible via external landscaped stairs, offers additional guest accommodation with a double bedroom, bathroom, kitchenette and a private patio. Don’t miss out on this rare opportunity - secure your dream today.

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Rosetown Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)

AUCTION

23 Cliff Street, Raglan

021 0200 8282

Pemberton 021 183 0479 yana.pemberton@raywhite.com

Not often does the opportunity arise to secure a property just across the road from the water and only a short, easy stroll to the shops and cafes. Here it is! The house offers three spacious bedrooms, open plan living and dining flowing out to the north-facing, sun-drenched deck. Enjoy views of the harbour and simply pop across the road for a swim. This is a great place to retire or bring the family and make memories of beach time in Raglan. Situated on 569sqm (approx). Invest now in what could be described as one of the best locations in Raglan.

rwraglan.co.nz/RAG30492 Rosetown

60 acres - new home - empty

Here is a fantastic opportunity to own a decent parcel of land with a near new home, so near new in fact, the home still retains that new home smell. The near new Signature Home sits on the slopes of Mt Karioi and has views that need to be seen and felt to realise just how special they are. Consisting of 4 bedrooms, master with ensuite, large open plan dining/ kitchen, a generous lounge and double internal access garaging, the slate is clean for the next owners to turn this house into a home. The land could do with some fencing and planting here and there. RV $1,300,000.

Fun, bright and private

Tucked away on its own freehold section, this well-maintained character cottage offers a charming, private retreat. Bursting with personality, this quirky coastal home is perfect for family living or a weekend getaway. With three bedrooms, a spacious lounge, and a selection of covered outdoor areas for relaxing and entertaining, the seamless indoor-outdoor flow enhances the laid-back, artistic vibe that embodies the essence of Whaingaroa/Raglan. For water lovers, Raglan has plenty to offer. Cox Bay, just a few hundred meters away, is ideal for an evening stroll or an early morning kayak.

Raglan 147 Cornes Road

Raglan 51A Government Road

Raglan 112B Newton Road

Raglan 5 Upper Cross Street

Nestled in a beautiful sunny spot at the top of Tutchen Ave, this charming 888sqm freehold sanctuary awaits. Bright and sunny, surrounded by pebbled pathways, thoughtfully planted gardens and rockeries - with the homes unique Mediterranean vibe it will feel like you are always on holiday! Welcomed by gorgeous rustic timber floors that contrast the fresh white walls, it is the perfect balance of unique character and modern convenience. The interior has been tastefully updated, so all the hard work has been done and it’s now ready for you to enjoy.

Set in a gorgeous sunny spot, located just across from Cox’s Bay, it’s definitely a unique property that is sure to impress! Thoughtfully designed over 3 levels, this generous family home sits on a near flat 1212sqm freehold site, offering enough room for the whole whanau, as well as a separate self contained apartment. Explore subdivision potential with the council, or consider adding a tiny home in the spacious back lawn-perfect for multi-generational living or as an investment opportunity.

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One Bedroom + Second Bedroom/office

Family Home & Income Paradise on a 1/4 Acre

Magnificent moonlight bay!

On the edge of the Raglan harbour sits an award-winning home with stunning harbour views. Designed by Red Architecture and meticulously crafted, this home or holiday hideaway is sure to tick all the boxes. This contemporary home was awarded the 2021 ADNZ Resene Residential New Home up to 150sqm Architectural Design Award. It has been designed for functional living with spectacular harbour views from the open plan kitchen, dining and main living area, all which flow seamlessly to the expansive deck. Nestled within the deck is a sunken dining table and hideaway BBQ / kitchen servery perfect for entertaining with family and friends.

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Raglan 215b Benseman Road

Welcome to the enchanting world of life on Benseman Road, a place where nature and architecture harmoniously coexist. Nestled on a north facing site, the home overlooks a panoramic wonderland to bask in sunshine. It epitomizes Raglans intrinsic link with land and sea, lifestyle and leisure, art, and whimsy. Paying homage to the soaring birdlife, the home commands breathtaking views and empathy with the habitat. Tone and texture honour the artistry of architecture, while recognising this setting is the star. The concept of a bird in flight allows the practical function of separate wings, living in one, sleeping in the other, and unique features in between.

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500 sqm 3 2 2

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Notice of Meetings

The following meetings will be held during October. All meetings will be held at the Waikato District Council, 15 Galileo Street, Ngaruawahia unless otherwise stated.

COUNCIL

Waikato District Council Tuesday, 15 October 2024, 1.00pm

(Adoption of Variation 3 Provisions for District Plan)

Waikato District Council Monday, 21 October 2024, 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/councilworkshops

COUNCIL COMMITTEES AND SUB-COMMITTEES

Infrastructure

Tuesday, 1 October 2024, 9.30am

Performance & Strategy Tuesday, 1 October 2024, 1.30pm (Annual Report Adoption Recommendation)

Policy & Regulatory Monday, 7 October 2024, 9.30am

Hearing & Deliberations (Keeping of Animals Bylaw)

Policy & Regulatory

Tuesday, 8 October 2024, 9.30am

Extraordinary Proposed District Friday, 11 October 2024, 9.30am

Plan Sub-Committee (Online) **Public Excluded** Risk & Assurance Thursday, 17 October 2024, 9.30am

Creative Communities Scheme Thursday, 17 October 2024, 9.30am Committee Rooms 1 and 2

Proposed District Plan Thursday, 24 October 2024, 9.30am

Sub-Committee **Public Excluded**

Performance & Strategy Tuesday, 29 October 2024, 9.30am

COMMUNITY BOARDS/COMMITTEES

Tamahere Tuesday, 1 October 2024, 7.30pm Community Committee Tamahere Community Centre, 21 Devine Road, Tamahere

Meremere Thursday, 17 October 2024, 7.00pm Community Committee Community Hall, Heather Green Ave, Meremere

Tuakau Tuesday, 22 October 2024, 6.00pm

Community Board Tuakau Memorial Hall, George Street, Tuakau

Raglan Wednesday, 23 October 2024, 1.30pm

Community Board The Supper Room, Raglan Town Hall, Bow Street, Raglan

Ngaruawahia Tuesday, 29 October 2024, 6.00pm Community Board Committee Room 1 & 2, Galileo Street, Ngaruawahia

Rural-Port Waikato Thursday, 31 October 2024, 6.30pm Community Board Opuatia Community Hall, 21 Otuiti Road, Opuatia

OTHER DECISION-MAKING BODIES

Waikato Raupatu River Trust Wednesday, 16 October 2024, 9.30am & Waikato District Council Committee Rooms 1 and 2

Joint Management Committee

Waters Governance Board Tuesday, 22 October 2024, 10.00am Committee Rooms 1 and 2

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.

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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

FRIENDS OF KAITOKE WALKWAY meet on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays every month at 9am to remove pest plants and restore the native environment. Email Whāingaroaweed busters@ gmail.com for the meeting point.

SUPPORTING PALESTINE Oct 6 at the Old School Arts Centre, Film, Q&A, music and food. 10am - 2pm.

BOWLS FUN DAY FOR BEGINNERS. Your chance to give bowls a go. Everyone welcome. Sunday October 13th 1pm. Raglan Bowling Club. More info phone Alan 021 456751

MUSIC AT THE OLD SCHOOL – FRIDAY 4 OCTOBER Joydah Mae - You Are Medicine Album Release Tour, supported by Luna de la Cruz. Celebrate the release of this album and hear the full album set live. CDs, merch and hot Pacific Cacao available for purchase (byo cup). Event offered on sliding scale $25-$111, kids and elders free (U13, 65+) Whare Tapere 6pm –9pm. Reserve at joydahmae.com.

WHAINGAROA WRITERS WORKSHOP –FRIDAY 11 OCTOBER ‘Grit & Dreams’ 5.30 – 7pm, with award-winning author Tina Shawwhat it takes to build a fictional world, no matter what the genre. $15 + bf. Full details and online booking www.creative raglan.co.nz. Proudly presented by Whaingaroa Raglan Writers World.

WHAINGAROA WRITERS DAY – SATURDAY 12 OCTOBER A full day of workshops 9am – 5.30pm featuring Ann Neville & Tina Shaw on publishing, Mandy Hager on character, Anita Arlov on flash fiction & Ben Brown on the whakapapa of story. $60 RCAC members, $80 non-members + bf. Full details and online booking www.creative raglan.co.nz. Proudly presented by Whaingaroa Raglan Writers World.

MEETING Tuesday 15 Oct at 1pm in the Church Hall, Stewart Street. Speaker - the membership talking about their own gardens. Floral Art theme – A Table Decoration. Normal competitions, display table, Garden Vibes, raffle, tea and biscuits. All welcome.

For Sale FIREWOOD DRY, DELIVERED. Phone 021 0771524. Trailer Load Pine $205, Oldman

RAGLAN CREATIVE MARKET – SUNDAY 13 OCTOBER NEW TIME 9am – 1pm at the Old School, 5 Stewart Street, second Sunday of every month. For more info - www.raglanmarket.com

RANGATAHI CLAY WORKSHOPS – 21 OCT – 2 DEC A six-week programme for ages 13+ tutored by Belinda Thomas. Mondays, 5.30pm – 7pm, sponsored places $180 now only $90! All materials and firing included. www. raglanartscentre.co.nz/workshops/

TAMARIKI CLAY WORKSHOPS – 29 OCT – 3 DEC A six-week programme for 5-12ytutored by Megan Hockly, theme ‘Water”. $160 one child/$310 two siblings, all materials and firing included www.raglanartscentre.co.nz/ workshops/

RAGLAN ARTS WEEKEND 2024

OPENING COCKTAIL NIGHT TICKETS ON SALE NOW Official Opening of Raglan Arts Weekend - enjoy a cocktail and beautiful hearty grazingtable style meal with our Raglan Arts Weekend artists. $45, Iso Bistro, 6.30 – 9.30pm, Thursday 24 October. Visit www.raglanartsweekend.nz for more info and to book your tickets.

PREVIEW EXHIBITION – 4 - 28 OCTOBER Raglan Arts Weekend Preview Exhibition. Come to our Preview Exhibition which showcases artworks from each participating RAW artist. Don’t miss the hugely popular 300×300 exhibition within the Preview Exhibition which features original artworks for sale at only $200, with the proceeds going towards the running of RAW 2025. Open daily 10am – 2pm.

OPENING OF ‘THE HATCH’ – 25 OCTOBER Check out Whāingaroa’s hottest new art talent with the Raglan Arts Weekend’s Emerging Artist show opening at the Town Hall. 6.30pm onwards. All welcome

OPEN STUDIOS 26-28 OCTOBER Grab a map and choose your own adventure! Over 65 artists in 42 locations across beautiful Whāingaroa, open 10am – 5pm. Free – download a map www.raglanartsweekend.nz or pick one up from Raglan iHub or the Old School.

REGULAR EVENTS

Ragtimers Ukulele Group 2nd and every subsequent Wed 4pm

Clay Shed Members’ Night weekly on Wed 5-7pm

Karioi Quilts & Crafts Monthly on 2nd Thurs, 10am

Raglan Art Group Monthly on 1st Fri, 10am

Backgammon Club change for Sept only – Fri 20th , 5pm Mens’ Group Wed 18 Sept 7pm, then fortnightly Writers’ Group

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