The Local Rag

WORKSOP BREWING WINS AT NZ BEER AWARDS

This month's cover story features the boys from Workshop Brewing Co. where we hear about their recent industry win.

WHAINGAROA YOUTH MOVEMENT

Patti Mitchley and her group of passionate dancers celebrate 20 years of the movement this year.

RUNS IN THE FAMILY

We have a plethora of surfing families in Whāingaroa. This month we chat to father and son, Leon and Tava Santorik.

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The Raglan Chornicle would like to make a correction to an article published on May 11, 2023 stating that Catherine Lee won the 'Biggest Feijoa' award at the Raglan Crop Swap Pumpkin Festival. This information was incorrect, the winner of the award was Heather Burke. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF WHAINGAROA YOUTH MOVEMENT

BY RUBY GIBBS

Whaingaroa Youth Movement (WYM) began in 2003 when Patti Mitchley realised that her kids Conor and Molly needed a new creative outlet. Conor and Molly, along with their best friends, myself, and my sister Indya, were the founding members and we have been dancing with Patti ever since.

Being a part of the WYM whānau has had a huge impact on our lives, from the way we interact with our bodies, to the way we express ourselves creatively. All of the tamariki who have passed through WYM and spent hours upon hours in the Town Hall have gained so much from their dancing and the collaborative way that Patti teaches. To celebrate the anniversary, Patti and I sat down to reflect on the journey of WYM and what is coming up next.

This year marks the 20th anniversary of Whaingaroa Youth Movement; can you tell me how it all started?

We started Whaingaroa Youth Movement (WYM) because my son Conor and ‘pretend daughter’ Indya had a very strong passion for dance and movement and there was a small group of their friends interested. I think we started with about 20-25 kids. I had just completed the dance papers at Waikato Uni and returned to dance and theatre myself after many years’ break. Our first show ‘Making Waves’ was very lo-fi. Al Williamson was onboard to encourage us and make it happen. But really I needed more help; so in the years following, Dahlia Knight came on board with design and Donald Tweedie with his passion and top notch live theatre skills, which really upped our game and set the scene for what WYM has become.

You’ve taught many of the tamariki in our town how to move their bodies and have encouraged their creativity. How important is it to you to nurture these qualities in young people?

I value creative self expression above most other things. Our approach is creative, contemporary and community spirited. Learning how to connect, relate and create together are fundamental to WYM. Dance is our vehicle, it is instant and live and experienced. We work to nurture individuality, personal interpretation in movement, and we celebrate difference; both understanding who you are through embodiment, and using movement to process life and its experiences. Dance is primal and healing. Plus, working creatively and collaboratively builds very strong interpersonal skills over time, skills they can take forward into life.

Your shows often present themes that have a strong connection to our community but also

to larger stories playing out in our world. Where do you find inspiration for the themes of the performances?

I think over the years we have developed the confidence to share our own stories and experiences in our own voice. In a way it is social commentary but it is very based on ‘here’; this place and this time. It might be something that happens that is clearly affecting us all, and then a song or a story or a ‘character’ pops up in a conversation and we weave things together and a narrative appears. In 2007 we made a show called ‘Virtual Reality’ about technology ’taking over’ ha! Honestly we had no idea at the time, cell phones were not cameras and iPods back then and Facebook and Instagram were not 'in our hands’. We revisited this theme again with ‘LOOK’ in 2016. It was a realisation how much ’tech’ really is up in our face. Si Willisson came on board in 2010 and since then has designed the fabulous sets for our Town Hall shows. Conor, Indya, Molly, and yourself have always played a big part in finding music, developing a cohesive theme, graphic design and bringing visual identity to the work.

What has the past 20 years with the Whaingaroa Youth Movement meant to you and your development as a teacher and a person?

I get to watch these kids grow into beautiful young adults. It’s a privilege to keep students over a long period of time. Some of my dance kids are with us for 10 or 12 years total. I feel truly invested and connected. The friendship groups they form at dance are something quite special. They experience themselves and others in a different context and have space to let go and ‘move through’ change.

What has been really quite special to me is how the older ex-dancers come back and support the new ones in performances. Doing makeup, stage managing, artwork; just help and presence and support. It’s truly holistic in nature. I believe in movement as a foundation for wellbeing and that serves me personally as well. My jobs (dance and yoga) help keep me well in mind, body, and spirit.

What does the future hold for the Whaingaroa Youth Movement?

Right now we are still coming together in the beautiful Raglan Town Hall two days a week, making dances, playing, sweating, laughing and working towards our next project ‘Case of the Missing Meaning’, which will be shown in the Bush Park Wainui Reserve in December.

From myself, our ex-dancers and our current dancers, thank you Patti!

Portrait of Patti by Te Rawhitiroa Bosch

Poster by Molly McCabe from our 2nd show in 2004

A 2009 flash mob on Bow St. by WYM dancers.

WORKSHOP BREWING REIGNS SUPREME AT NZ BEER AWARDS

BY JANINE JACKSON

Raglan boutique brewers Workshop Brewing Company are making a big impact with their small batch craft beers.

Taking out Champion Micro Brewery and picking up two golds, two silvers and one bronze at the recent NZ Beer Awards is an unexpected accolade for cofounders Bruno David, Matt Williams and Jake Gibbs.

They only entered the awards hoping to gain some feedback and, after only four years into their brewing journey, they gained confirmation from world class judges that they are hitting the mark.

“To submit five of our core range beers, one, the chocolate stout, which we only brewed once, and to get medals for all of those five beers was actually a bit mind blowing, because I was really just trying to look for feedback,” Bruno says.

Winning medals for every beer - golds for their Expeh! and Wakey Jakey, silvers for Pete’s Pilsner and Chocalot, and a bronze for the Raglan Pale Ale – put them in the running for micro brewery.

“Because we medalled across all of them, and we had two golds, we won the micro category, which is all breweries in New Zealand up to 50,000 litres. So yeah, I'm absolutely stoked to win that award, and it’s really unexpected. We actually had a few beers after that one,” he laughs.

The wins are testament to the time, effort, and finesse that goes into a Workshop brew.

Brewmaster Bruno is passionate about enhancing the flavour profiles of their core range of beers, as well as developing new one-off brews using seasonal produce from around Whāingaroa.

“We did a grapefruit IPA, with grapefruit off Pete’s tree. We've done an orange and guava sour with guavas from Pete’s place and oranges from mine. Just little cool things like that.”

They’re even producing non-alcoholic beverages, like kombuchas and sodas, all with local fruits growing mostly in Bruno’s garden.

A freshwater scientist turned brewmaster, Bruno applies a lot of core sustainability principles to brewing.

Water used to cool the beer is reused for washing and cleaning.

They’ve designed their own carbon dioxide recovery systems to capture CO2 released during fermentation and reuse it to carbonate the brews.

Spent grain and post-mashing becomes cattle feed for Dreamview Farm & Creamery and used to make sourdough at Raglan Artisan Bread.

“It’s really nice to involve the community. I take a sack of grain to Corinna and she gives me a loaf of bread.”

The off-licence brewery also minimises waste by letting people bring their own bottles to refill with beer fresh off the taps.

Although Workshop has only been open since 2019, the dream of opening a brewery in Raglan goes back close to 10 years when Matt and Jake dreamed up the idea while sipping beers at a Tofino brew bar in Canada.

Matt set about making the dream come true when he did an apprenticeship at Skinners, a large commercial brewer in the UK.

Back home in New Zealand and a chance conversation at a party introduced Bruno into the Workshop mix.

They started out using a small customised brewery pilot kit, which was capable of producing up to 100 litres of beer, and that’s where Bruno began experimenting with different styles of beer, along with different hops, yeast, barley, and water.

Bruno says the quality of Raglan’s town water is ideal for making beer, “Once we filter out the chlorine that the council puts in it, we get it back to its natural state. Essentially our beers are made with pure volcanic spring water which has a

unique and favourable mineral profile for brewing”.

Other than the purchase of three specialised 2000 litre fermenters, the rest of the brewery equipment has been repurposed - a mill from a Cambridge farm to crush barley, dairy vats as brew kettles, the hot liquor tank was recovered from a farm gully and an old sink from Xtreme Zero Waste is now a keg washer/bottling bench.

Much of this ingenuity is down to Matt’s dad Pete who runs Raglan Engineering and is known around town as a fix-it man.

“We’ve built everything next door (at Raglan Engineering). It took us five years to piece all of the kit together.”

Bruno says it would have been cheaper to buy a turnkey brewery from China.

“The ethos that we've always had is around utilising existing materials that cost you labour and cost you time, but it has a story.”

There’s a sense of serendipity that the brewery is housed in the building on Park Drive. Back in the day, it was used to store the grain destined for Waikato Breweries back when goods came by ship over the Raglan bar.

“It's kind of funny - the grain still comes here now by a different route, but it doesn't leave - it gets converted to beer here,” Bruno laughs.

Matt Williams, Bruno David and Jake Gibbs from Workshop Brewing Co. are stoked about the industry recognition. Images-people | Geraldine Burns, product images supplied.

TALKING ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH

WITH RUBY GIBBS - CREATOR OF THE MENTAL HEALTH TOOLBOX

ora Whaingaroa! This month marks Mental Health Awareness Week from the 18th to the 24th of September. Instead of an interview I thought it would be a good time to check in and reflect on the first half of the year as the sun comes out again and we move into spring.

Kia

The theme of Mental Health Awareness Week this year is ‘Five Ways, Five Days’. Each day of the week will focus on a different way to improve your mental health; take notice, give, be active, connect, and keep learning. I really like this approach and know from my own experience how important each of these things is, but ‘keep learning’ has really stuck with me.

The first six months of this year felt like a major slog through the mud for me and many others. We missed out on a real summer, the rain has been heavy and persistent, the effects of the pandemic on our psyche are still playing out, there's a recession and a cost of living crisis and the world continues to feel like it might implode tomorrow. As a person who is empathetic and struggles sometimes to protect my own energy, all of these elements caused me to withdraw and go inside my little shell and hibernate until it felt safe to come out again. I've been really trying to ‘keep learning’; to take all the change that is going on in my life and in the world and learn from it and continue to grow. It's not easy! I can tick off giving and being active and connecting but sometimes it's the inner reflection, the growing and forward momentum that is the hardest. As we head into the warmer months, I'm trying to remember to learn from the seasons in our life when we need to withdraw. Taking some time out to yourself to sit with your feelings and to reflect and to figure out how you need to grow is so difficult but also the only way to become a genuine, kind, and content person. And that's exactly what I'm trying to do out here!

There have been some big losses for our community in the last couple of months and I am hopeful that our collective sadness can become a tool for change. Losing someone close to you to suicide is deeply heartbreaking, yet unfortunately something that many

of us have experienced. I was talking to a friend and wondering aloud ‘what are we meant to do about this?!’, before I realised that we are doing something. This community is trying really hard to have open conversations about our mental health, to provide resources, to offer a helping hand. I was invited up to Raglan Area School to speak on a mental health panel for the senior students last week. During the panel I spoke about how the Mental Health Toolbox started and how the grief of losing my friend Brownie prompted me to publish and distribute it. I was invited to the panel by Grace Mindoro who was a good friend of Rudy’s and who is now using her grief to provide mental health awareness for our rangatahi. It was awesome to speak on a panel with ex students, current students, and health professionals, to a group of attentive teenagers. These open conversations are really important and we are lucky to be able to deliver mental health education to a generation who will hopefully grow up with healthy tools in their toolboxes.

I've been reflecting a lot lately on the Mental Health Interview series and what it means to me personally. Doing the interviews is a chance to sit down with people who I’ve always said hi to on the street and to ask them some real questions. I get so much out of it myself and I have even taken on Ange’s mantra from the last issue, ‘ease and grace and push on through’. Creating a genuine connection with each interviewee is fulfilling and reminds me that we all struggle with our mental health at times. What I am most blown away with every time though, is the courage and vulnerability that each of these people offer to me and to our community. When I thank them for their thoughts and their energy, every single one of them says to me how scary it feels to put that out in the world but that they want to do it to help someone else. Also, the awhi they get from the community after their interview has been published is always full of kindness and understanding.

When I get overwhelmed with the world, I like to zoom in a little bit. Hunter gatherer societies never operated with more than 100 people. This is because we aren't cut out to care about more than that, we don't have the energy. If we look at Raglan as our little community where we can truly be present and look after each other, and tune out all the

Mental Health Awareness Week falls between 18-24 september this year.

noise from the rest of the world, then I think real change can take place here. And actually, it already is! I am so grateful to be a part of this change and to share these stories with you all.

As we head into summer, let's remember the five ways to look after your mental health; take notice, give, be active, connect, and keep learning.

Raglan Naturally is helping to organise a walk around the three bridges to mark Gumboot Day on November 4th so please keep an eye out for more details on that.

And if you're interested in sitting down with me and being involved in the Mental Health Interview series, please reach out! I would love to hear your story and hopefully pass it on to someone else who can learn something from it. Email me at rubymgibbs@gmail.com.

That's all from me this month and I look forward to sharing my next interview with you all.

Take it easy, Ruby

THIS CONTENT WAS MADE POSSIBLE THANKS TO SPONSORSHIP FROM SWOP RAGLAN

WHĀINGAROA YOUTH COLLECTIVE RANGATAHI PAGE

INTERVIEW BY JOSEPH RAJARAM RAO

This page is exclusively dedicated to the youth of Whāingaroa. Each month, you will discover interviews, events, and other valuable information tailored for local rangatahi to foster connections and actively participate in our community.

In this edition of the Whaingaroa Youth Worker Collective Rangatahi Page we want to highlight all the awesome mahi that young people do to contribute to our beautiful community.

We also wanted to acknowledge an outstanding business, Xtreme Zero Waste, who for a long time has mentored, supported and trained our local youth and community. The Youth Worker Collective is very grateful to these young men for all their hard work in our community and agreeing to be interviewed. They have some real words of wisdom!

Jack Guran

Tell us about life at the moment and why Xtreme Zero Waste has been good for you.

Life is good, early wake ups. I like to work and hang out with the bros. I’m enjoying work. I’m enjoying making money and making myself feel good through my work. I love the people that are here. Everyone talks to you really nice and no one is judging you. They don’t care if you make mistakes they will help you out and teach you from the start, and at work you are always with at least one of your bros. You can work and have fun at the same time, work hard and meet new people.

What sorts of values does Xtreme Zero Waste have?

Poutama - everyone tries to make you go the hardest. While you are on the run you will have your bro next to you who hypes you up and so it helps your fitness and mentality. You are working, having fun with your bros and making money.

I like the fact that we are keeping the environment clean; we have a beautiful place; I want to make it look good, feel good. People come here and I want to keep our town clean and beautiful.

Xtreme has helped me so much. They set up a whole course so I could get my learner’s license easy as. They have given us really good life achievements like a fork lift license so I can change jobs if I want to. I can get HT and any other licenses. Xtreme is really helpful.

What advice would you give to young people?

For me, I would tell a younger me always focus on yourself, think ahead to the future but also live in the present so that you are living your life to the fullest, but you have a plan for the future. And remember money is key. If you’re not liking school it’s not alright to just drop out. Make sure you get your credits and get what you need so you can have a decent successful job. My dream is to own my own business. So focus on what your passion is, so work for your passion.

What advice would you give to the community about supporting young people when they are growing up? What’s life like growing up today?

Don’t judge a book by its cover. I get it, there’s like 6 or 7 young boys that walk around the town. But we aren’t looking to start trouble. Sometimes when things go down we don’t do it for no reason; there’s always a reason but people don’t see it. People see us in groups and target us because of the way we look and act, but realistically they would have done the same thing 20 years ago.

Manaaki Riki

Tell us about life at the moment and why Xtreme Zero Waste has been good for you.

Pretty good at the moment and loving the money. I’m learning so many life skills from this job and it’s helping with different parts of my life. I like that it’s an outside job. In my previous job not many people talked to you, but here heaps of people talk to you.

What sorts of values does Xtreme Zero Waste have?

It’s like a whanau up here I would say. Everyone is real close up here. You can talk to anyone, have good conversations and tell them anything and laugh with all the bros.

Yeah, it’s great to keep the town clean because it’s a tourist attraction and we have great beaches.

Xtreme has helped me a lot with my license including my learner’s, forklift, and helping me at the moment with my restricted. They have helped me heaps and paid for it as well!

What advice would you give to young people?

To be honest, probably stay in school; it’s harder out of school than it is in school. Once out of school you can change your life and try something different. Chase your dreams!

What advice would you give to the community about supporting young people when they are growing up? What’s life like growing up today?

I probably say same as Jack - don't judge a book by its cover. Sometimes it might look like we don’t do the best things but we’re just doing something different; it can be boring in this town. There used to be more to do in this town. Now look at us… mahi… mahi

Kya Smith

Tell us about life at the moment and why Xtreme Zero Waste has been good for you?

Working is all good, and getting a bit fit. Work is helped me out a lot and is still helping me out. It’s great company here and much better than staying at home or school. To be honest it’s just great to keep Raglan clean.

They give you pretty much heaps of opportunities for your life in the future. Helped me with my restricted and forklift.

What advice would you give to young people?

Follow what you want to do in life whatever you are passionate about. Stay in school!

What advice would you give to the community about supporting young people when they are growing up? What’s life like growing up today?

Life is stressful. It can be easy and hard. Life comes both ways - you have to be expecting the unexpected. Life can be pretty hard when you are growing up with school!

Hikairo King Gardiner

Tell us about life at the moment and why Xtreme Zero Waste has been good for you?

Life and work is good. Life is kick back. You get good pay! I feel good picking up rubbish for our community. Xtreme has helped me with licenses, forklift. You can ask them for other stuff too, like if you want to join other courses.

What advice would you give to young people?

Be aware of what you are doing. Think about things before you do it.

What advice would you give to the community about supporting young people when they are growing up? What’s life like growing up today?

Life is all good. Heaps of people judge but I don't care. Listen to the young ones about what they are saying! You can judge me but you don't know me!

Young members of staff at community resource recovry centre, Xtreme Zero Waste.

Ivan Waitere came late and is in the photo but didn't have time for the interview.

live well (inside & out)

Mental Health Awareness Week is 18 – 24 September.

This year’s theme is ‘5 Ways, 5 Days’. Use the 5 Ways to Wellbeing: Take Notice, Give, Be Active, Connect, & Keep Learning to improve your wellbeing throughout the week. These simple actions are backed by evidence and can be easily incorporated into anyone’s life, at any time.

If you would like to be included in the next HEALTH & WELLBEING feature please contact Geraldine geb@g-design.co.nz

BARE BODY RAGLAN

BEAUTY STUDIO - RELAX & REJUVENATE

Welcome to Evenflow With Jess! I am a qualified SOSHA facilitator, and I am so passionate about the power of the breath, along with the benefits of cold water!

My philosophy is a simple one - I am here to gently guide you to unlock the power we all hold within ourselves, via your own breath, and / or an ice bath! I will give you the skills to move forward, feeling good about yourself as you find your feet again!

When we breathe well and dive into the cold, we improve our overall health and wellbeing.

~Learn to find you again.

~Tap into your intuition.

~Release trapped energy, trauma, and blockages.

~Gain more energy.

~Find clarity and a newfound focus.

Based in Raglan, I am offering sessions in the comfort of your own home (breathwork only), or you are welcome to come to my home where I am also able to offer an ice bath at the end of the session, followed by a hot cuppa!

Small groups / Couples / One on one - I’ve got you covered!

If you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch - Jess 021 909 529

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REFRESH RAGLAN

A LUXE BOUTIQUE COSMETIC CLINIC

New Raglan Collab...

BareBody is Raglan’s most exciting new beauty studio, situated just over the one-way bridge in Raglan West.

With over 17 years of experience in the beauty and spa industry, Chelsea Taranaki has created an inviting space that feels both calm and restorative.

Chelsea offers luxury facials, body treatments and all of your beauty essentials, and each one is tailored to suit your skin type.

“The most exciting part for me is the look of joy when my clients see the results. It is important to me that every person who steps through my door, leaves feeling nurtured and restored, in mind, body and spirit.”

BareBody Raglan

P: 027 563 7716

E: chelsea@barebodyraglan.com

Instagram & Facebook: @barebodyraglan

Introducing Mitch Wade, a trusted cosmetic nurse at Refresh Raglan.

With over 30 years of experience as a nurse and midwife, including 15 years specialising in cosmetics, Mitch prioritises people over profits, ensuring a no-pushy sales approach. Safety is paramount in every procedure, with her specialty being natural and undetectable transformations.

Visit our luxe and discreet clinic to experience the expertise and friendly care Mitch provides. Enhance your beauty with confidence at Refresh Raglan.

Bookings via online website or social media

W: www.refreshaesthetics.co.nz

IG: @refresh_aesthetics_xx

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E: info@refreshaesthetics.co.nz

P: 021 433 948

Find BareBody Raglan & Refresh Raglan at 4 Tahuna Ave, Raglan

GROW WITH VEGEPODS

THE LATEST FROM RAGLAN HERBAL DISPENSARY

We are thrilled to introduce Vegepods as part of our stock selection. Vegepods offer an innovative solution for gardening enthusiasts, providing the advantages of both raised garden beds and container gardening.

With Vegepods, you enjoy the spaciousness of a raised garden bed coupled with the convenience of container gardening. What’s more, these kits come complete with a raised garden bed cover, a feature that extends growing seasons, thwarts pests, and promotes accelerated plant growth.

The maintenance requirements for your garden are kept to a minimum, and watering becomes a necessity only during the initial stages of plant growth. Without a doubt, Vegepods stand as the simplest and most efficient way to cultivate your own vegetables.

Here are some key benefits of Vegepods:

• Soil Protection: The quality of your soil profoundly influences the success of your garden. While preserving soil in direct contact with the

ground often demands considerable time and effort, Vegepod’s contained structure ensures the security of your soil, allowing you to have a clear understanding of its composition.

• Contamination Prevention: Embracing container gardening means bidding farewell to concerns about soil contamination. Traditional in-ground soil might contain traces of lead and chemicals, but with container gardening, you gain the ability to closely monitor and manage the substances your soil is exposed to.

• Portability and Efficiency: Vegepods are perfect for renters and individuals with limited garden space. Should you need to relocate, simply empty your portable raised vegetable garden and load it onto a truck. Additionally, you can purchase a vegepod trolley to move it around your property as you wish.

• Simplified Filling: Vegepods demand less than half the amount of potting mix required by corrugated steel or timber beds of equivalent dimensions. Begin with some perlite and then introduce bagged potting mix for optimal results.

• Protection Against Nutrient Loss from Trees: Vegepods prevent nutrient pilferage by trees.

• Precise Nutrient Control: You gain heightened control over nutrient levels.

• Retained Warmth: The design ensures better heat retention, aiding plant growth.

• Adjustable Height: The raised structure is easily adjustable to suit your preference.

• Effortless Maintenance: During summer months, Vegepods can self-water for up to three weeks, thanks to their reservoirs.

• Durability: Vegepods are built to last.

HAIR TEST FOR HEALTH

SUPPORTING YOU TO RE-BALANCE YOUR HEALTH

Jacqui from the Local Rag chatted with Nicky and Julie to find out more about Hair Test for Health...

Tell us about hair testing and what it’s used for.

At Hair Test for Health, we offer a consultation and hair test that provides us with the information needed to formulate an individualised health plan for our clients.

Two different hair tests are offered:

• Electroacupuncture machine (EAV) analysis to identify food, additive and environmental sensitivities, which is carried out in-house.

• Mass spectrophotometer technique test to measure mineral and heavy metal levels, which is sent overseas.

What information can be discovered from the testing?

The EAV analysis shows foods and additives in the diet which may be causing health issues or environmental irritants which may be contributing to inflammation.

Sizes Available:

• Small: Ideal for 1-2 individuals, offering the capacity to grow a variety of greens and vegetables.

• Medium: The most sought-after size, suitable for a family of 4. This option accommodates up to 30 varieties of greens and vegetables.

• Large: Recommended for larger families or those with ample space, allowing cultivation of up to 60 different varieties of greens and vegetables. Investing in a Vegepod is not only an investment in your gardening hobby but also in your wallet. With estimated savings on grocery bills within just one year, the financial benefits are substantial, not to mention the superior flavour of homegrown produce. We invite you to visit our store and witness the magic of Vegepods firsthand. Explore our demonstration vegepod in the garden, showcasing thriving lettuces and herbs. Our range includes all necessary accessories and soil to help you set up your own thriving Vegepod garden.

THROUGH HAIR ANALYSIS

The mineral / heavy metal testing shows which minerals are out of balance or if there are any toxic metal overloads.

Tell us about the service you offer and what happens following a test.

We offer a full naturopathic consultation, taking about an hour, either in person or online. During this, we gather information about your health, diet and lifestyle and determine which hair test is appropriate for you.

Once the results are received, a personalised treatment plan is created and a follow-up appointment is booked to discuss this. The treatment plan may include dietary adjustments, lifestyle suggestions, naturopathic supplements, herbal medicine or gut/liver detoxification support. What are some common findings?

Reactions to foods such as dairy products or glutencontaining grains are prevalent and these can be contributing to increased inflammation in the body.

Environmental irritants like dust mites, pollens, moulds, or petrochemicals are also common and exacerbate airway irritation or sinus congestion.

The mineral / heavy metal testing frequently shows low magnesium to calcium levels, which can be associated with muscle cramps, blood pressure problems urinary frequency issues or constipation to name a few.

Heavy metals such as lead, mercury, aluminium or arsenic can present on a hair test. This can be due to acute toxic exposure or the inability to detoxify these elements through normal pathways. How do people get in touch?

See advert below and also on social media: IG: @hairtestnz FB: Hair Test for Health

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'PICK - A – PART' AN EXHIBITION OF NEW WORKS BY CHRIS MEEK

Tell us about the upcoming exhibition in October.

This year’s exhibition is called Pick - A – Part; there are so many ways you can look at those words. Pick - A - Part could mean pull something apart, or could mean pick a part that could go together with another. A part could represent yourself or someone else - words can be very ambiguous. I have also looked at playing with words, picking words apart - this is reflected in the titles of my new works.

For those less familiar with your practice can you explain your creative process.

I get taken away, randomly, into deep creative thought. I draw a lot of sketches on scrappy pieces of paper that float around the house and my workshop; I predominantly work with car parts, aeroplane panels, and steel from my own wrecker’s yard. I deconstruct & reconstruct, cut & paste, panel & paint.

What is different about this new work?

I want to run where no one else has been before. I have been exploring

gouging and protrusion. With a lot of this work I have been picking up the parts and letting them speak to me as opposed to coming up with the idea and looking for a part to fit. I also want to emphasise that anything goes.

Has something inspired you lately that influences this work?

Nature, reminiscing about childhood, relationships, and death. I went on a road trip to the South Island earlier this year and was inspired by the old towns and old remnants, the once upon a time feeling. I am always inspired by what is happening around me and in my life.

When is your best creative flow and what helps you get into the zone?

First thing in the morning is the best time me. I wake up early - the quietest part of the day - and when the birds are singing I float with an idea in my head. I then work out how I can create that idea into the most simplistic form possible.

What effect do you hope that your art has on people?

Everyone has a different perspective on the way they look at something so

I really enjoy listening to what people interpret from a piece - seeing it through their eyes. My titles are really important to me and evoke a lot of thought for people, often humour - I love to make people smile.

When. 6 - 20th October

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INDUSTRY WINNING AWARD FOR RAGLAN-BASED WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

Congratulations on winning the Outstanding Wedding Photographer category at the Wedding Industry Awards New Zealand last weekend!

What was involved with entering the awards and how did you feel about the accolade?

To my complete surprise we were nominated by some of our past couples. The final judging came down to reviews from clients and industry peers. Hearing our name being announced during the gala dinner in Hawkes Bay was an overwhelming and surreal moment. To be recognised this way as the stand-out service provider in the highly contested photography category is an achievement we're extremely proud of!

How did your photography career start?

While working as a Design Director for a creative agency in Auckland, I

successfully founded my business Photo Adventure - initially teaching landscape photography and image processing to assist enthusiastic photographers to advance their skills.

When did you discover the art of wedding photography?

Through my strong passion for photography, my love to connect with people on a genuine level and the knowledge my wife Hilary and I gained through our professional backgrounds in design and marketing, we decided to expand into the wedding and corporate industries. Inspired by my brother-inlaw, who was already a full time wedding photographer at the time, I asked Hilary to get back into her dress in order to start a portfolio. Within a year we had gained enough momentum to do what we love full time, and still happily do so to this day.

What do you enjoy about it and why?

We find true joy in making others feel seen and appreciated. We love capturing meaningful moments and real emotions. And to then receive some of the most heartfelt, appreciative messages has been so rewarding and a huge boost for us.

What sets your work apart from others?

Hilary supports me as a second shooter to capture different angles and beautifully unscripted in-between moments. We'll also go above and beyond to make everyone feel confident in front of our cameras and to enhance their best features. The 100+ real and raving reviews on our Facebook page are a true testament to our passion and dedication.

When did you come to Raglan and what attracted you to the area?

After moving to New Zealand from the Netherlands in 2014, I was tied to live in Auckland due to the available design

work, but my ultimate dream was to be closer to nature and the ocean. Further attracted by the artsy vibe of Raglan we moved here in 2016, as soon as I was able to pursue the photography full-time.

Where are most of your clients from and where do you usually shoot?

We work with real, everyday people, that are typically doing this for the first time! Our job takes us to some of the most amazing venues around the Waikato and we welcome work nationwide.

How do those tying the knot get in touch?

Visit photoadventure.co.nz for all the details, or follow our social channels for inspiration. Just look up @photoadventurenz on Facebook, Instagram or Pinterest.

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SPRING SHOW BY TWO WELL KNOWN RAGLAN ARTISTS

and conversations, ideas emerge that become paintings.

Knowing that life is challenging for many people right now, the two artists wanted to put together a light and positive show that lifts peoples’ spirits and encompasses the feeling of a new season. Artists at Work Gallery has been open for the past 3 years but this its first “official” exhibition, so it’s a double celebration for Jane to have an advertised show and celebrate running the gallery.

The paintings in this exhibition have a lot in common, sharing the artists’ love of flowers and the female muse as Goddess of Spring. The two artists talk on a regular basis, sharing ideas about their painting processes and subjects so it evolved naturally that they would exhibit together.

“Flora” is an eclectic, colourful mix of styles and media. Jane has stepped away from her recent abstract work and has completed a collection of representational paintings - some in watercolour and others in acrylic and collage, an experimental technique for her. The paintings continue two themes: retro New Zealand vases with native flora and fauna plus a range of her tattooed girls using her daughter as her model.

Hayley will be exhibiting paintings and revisiting her love of clay with some ceramic vessels. This time she has experimented with a combination of illustrative patterns, portraiture, and figurative pieces - the emphasis being on all things floral.

Hayley's work strives for a connection with the viewer by telling relatable stories in paint. Inspiration comes from life experiences, relationships, and being consciously childlike, trying to see without prior concepts and recording interactions that are scribbled into her sketchbook. Being a naturally curious person and delving into other worlds through books, films

Jane’s output is so varied it’s difficult to describe except as a list of different media and styles: several themes run through her watercolour illustrations - New Zealand botanicals and birds, modern fabric design history, and messages to young women about self-acceptance and selfexpression. These designs become greeting cards and calendars produced and distributed by Live Wires NZ. Jane’s other love is abstract painting which she has focussed on for the last 3 years.

Hayley says she stays in the creative zone by keeping to a routine. “I can’t afford to wait for the muse or I would achieve nothing. So it’s total focus every day, even if I feel I am going backwards. It’s a matter of just getting up and going to the studio no matter what. That’s the ups and downs of being true to your own creativity.” She has learned that it’s ok to doubt yourself and think “What on earth am I doing? It’s all part of being your authentic self, letting your intuition push you forward into new territory.”

Keeping to a routine, rather than waiting for inspiration to strike, also works for Jane. Doing the work leads to a constant flow of new ideas. She feels there’s never enough time to see them all through so it’s a matter of paring the inspiration back to manageable themes. Running the gallery, illustration and abstract painting mean every day is full and she’s very grateful to have a life full of creativity.

As a guest artist Hayley is looking forward to seeing the exhibition as a finished project. “Exhibiting at Jane’s gallery is pretty special as she has been a mentor to me in the last few years which makes the inaugural opening at ‘Artists at Work ‘ feels rather celebratory. We will both be extremely busy after the exhibition as we roll straight into the Raglan Arts Weekend when both of us will be exhibiting at our own studios.”

FLORA exhibition

Artists at Work Studios and Gallery

5C Wainui Road, (behind Zinnia)

Preview opening Friday 15th September, 5pm-7pm.

The show runs for 2 weeks until 29th September

A FIRST FOR ARTIST MARISE RARERE

Marise has been working away in her studio at “Artists at Work” since the gallery and shared studio space opened in October 2020.

With large scale paintings, “Woven” drawings and gold leaf works constantly on the go, her area is now overflowing with exciting original pieces.

Marise is marking the three year anniversary with a solo show. Titled “Radiant”, this exhibition will represent a selection of art works giving Marise a rare opportunity to show different strands of ideas and media in the ‘Artists at Work’ gallery setting.

With the Raglan Arts Weekend fast approaching, Marise’s show will run for just two weeks until it’s time to hang the RAW exhibition. If you have been thinking of purchasing a statement artwork, you will now be able to see a range of wonderful pieces displayed in the gallery.

PREVIEW: 11am, Sunday 1st October.

The gallery will be open daily 10am until 3pm.

“Flora" will be an exhibition of paintings and ceramics by Jane Galloway and Hayley Hamilton inspired by the coming of spring, the creation of new life and the blooming of flowers after a long winter.

Jane Galloway, left, and Hayley Hamilton will be exhibiting recent works in a spring show.

SURF SERIES

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RUNS IN THE FAMILY: Q & A WITH THE SANTORIKS

In this month's interview, we chat to Leon Santorik and his son, Tava.

Leon:

Describe your relationship with surfing. When did it begin? How did you get interested?

Its been one of the best distractions in my life, and continues to bless and distress me weekly. I was raised in Whale Bay and surrounded by the ocean from an early age, my older brother was surfing but I didn’t start surfing until I was around 10/11. I was hanging with some friends in the Lagoon, borrowed a board, and have been playing on one ever since.

Where did you mainly surf and who with?

I surfed a lot with Mikey Banks, Olly Coddington, Dyllan West, and Luke Cederman, who were probably the crew back then. We hit up Manu Bay on the regular when we were super young, then moved out to indies when we got a bit older.

Tell us about your experience in the surf academy and your competitive surfing career.

I was introduced to the Surfing Academy the first year it started. Dean Hishion, one of the teachers, had suggested it would suit me, a few of my other schoolmates and I decided it was worth a nudge. The best thing about attending the surf academy was that you could surf during school hours. In hindsight, the cool thing was the different people we met, some of which are still good friends today. My surfing career, if you could call it that, was kind of outside the academy. I just milked my way into free clothes and surfboards but never treated it that seriously. Surfing is about having fun, but if you can milk some free shit in the process –even better.

Surfing runs through the veins of the Santoriks. Jess your sister is a NZ National Surfing Champion. Why do you think the passion and skill is passing down through the generations ?

Possibly because we grew up in front of one of the best waves in the country haha. I think the main thing for us was that there was a playground made out of water, so it was easier than doing anything else. In saying that, we had outrageous support from the olds regarding them dedicating their weekends to competitions and trips away. Dad devoted his time, and Mum gave us coin.

How did you encourage Tava to take an interest and build his confidence in the water?

We brought him his first foam board when Tav was around five or six. I guess he has kind of self-motivated in some way in the early years, which Aja and I have always backed. He would want to go surfing and we would support by taking him to the beach. Any confidence

in the water comes from repetition - encountering the ‘firsts’ that seem scary at the time, but once you have been through it, you move on to the next and naturally start getting better.

What benefit do you feel that surfing gives them in their teenage years?

Other than doing something amazingly cool, I think it is good for not only their physical health, but also for their mental health as well. Its also excellent for a young brain to learn how to set goals without the frustration and bore of a school book or work-related activity.

What is the ultimate family surfing holiday?

Somewhere with shithouse reception and quality uncrowded waves.

You live at the Mount now - what are the things about Raglan that you miss?

I have lived and worked over here for well over 10 years now, but keep in touch with Raglan and all my buddies on a regular basis. I miss the waves from time to time when I’m busy, but there is something magic about being away from Raglan and appreciating how good it is when you drive over that divi. When you live there fulltime, the magic can be harder to find sometimes.

Tava:

Surfing runs through many generations of your well known family. Tell us about your first memory of surfing ?

The first vivid memories I have of surfing would probably have to be when I was around five or six getting pushed into what could have been the smallest waves ever recorded down the Mount at a place called shark alley.

Who was it that encouraged and supported you in the water?

Definitely mum and dad, they both helped motivate me getting into surfing and are always there taking me to surf contests and helping me chasing waves.

How did they influence you and what has been their main surfing advice ?

I think the influence side of things were pretty much all unspoken, just watching dad surf and wanting to be just like him seem to have influenced me in a massive way, Though “don't be a pussy” has probably been his favorite piece of verbal advice haha.

When did you discover that you were fully into surfing and wanted to pursue it at a competitive level?

I've always been surrounded by surfing, and always been a “surfer” but I didn't really find the proper love for it until I was around fourteen. That's when I guess I began to properly want to do well in contests, but even now contests are just a way to challenge my mental game and my surfing ability against others with the real joy and love coming from just being in the ocean and riding waves.

How do you find the Surf academy experience ? What are the benefits for you?

It's been amazing, the surf academies really everything it's been talked up to be. It's been so cool learning about everything that goes into surfing from Larry and Dean (the surf academy teachers) whether that's the actual technique side of surfing with technique and learning new maneuvers or the physical and mental training side of things like training our body and minds towards surfing. I feel like I've already benefited so much from the academy this year and feel like a totally new surfer in comparison to the start of the year.

You have had great success in the comps. Where are you placed currently? What do you hope to achieve moving forward?

Yea i've done alright this year, i'm not actually sure what i'm placed right now but its not high enough haha. Na but im really just focused on improving my surfing as much as possible and i'm sure the contest results will follow. Same goes as what I'd like to achieve, I'm just going to keep working to improve and having fun whilst doing so and I'll see where it takes me.

THIS CONTENT WAS MADE POSSIBLE THANKS TO SPONSORSHIP FROM RAGLAN SURF CO.

THE LOCAL RAG INTRODUCES A NEW SURFING SERIES WHERE WE PROFILE FAMILIES IN RAGLAN WHERE SURFING IS A PASSION ACROSS THE GENERATIONS. WE BEGIN WITH STUDENTS INVOLVED IN THE RAS SURF ACADEMY.

Tava Santorik is currently a student at the Surf Academy and follows in his dad Leon's footsteps.

START UP IN RAGLAN: RAGLAN NAILS WITH EMILY WIKI

THE LOCAL RAG BRINGS YOU A SPACE TO INTRODUCE NEW BUSINESS START UPS IN WHAINGAROA. WE TALK TO LOCALS ABOUT LAUNCHING THEIR BUSINESSES, THEIR IDEAS, ACHIEVEMENTS AND CHALLENGES.

Thismonth we talked to former RAS student Emily Wiki who is nailing it with her Raglan manicure/ pedicure salon.

Can you describe your business and what you offer?

RaglanNails nail-salon offers a wide range of manicure/pedicure treatments and strives to provide a relaxing experience and awesome nails!

Tell us about how you came up with the idea?

Growing up I always had a passion for nails. I would paint a different nail designs everyday and show my all classmates and teachers how extremely cool they were. Sometimes I’d paint animals like cats and cows, sunsets, galaxy’s, flowers, butterflies, anything my imagination could think up and it was such a great creative outlet. At some point I realized that’s what I wanted to pursue as a career. There was also a gap in the market at the time since Raglan had no nail salons/technicians.

What steps were involved to set up the business in Raglan?

I was pretty clueless and naive at 17 years old when I first left school and took a step into real world. I had an idea of the business I wanted to create but no idea how to achieve it. Luckily though, my family comes from a business background and I was able to rely on them for help and support. I first started with getting qualified in my field, finding a local premises to work from, purchasing product and furniture for the salon and then from there it was practice, practice, practice.

What are the parts of the business that are working really well ?

I am so blessed to have such a strong local regular clientele that can keep me busy throughout the quiet season. I know that winter can be such a brutal time for Raglan businesses so I’m thankful for each one of my clients who continue to support me.

No business is without it's challenges but it's all learning isn't it. What are the challenges for you that you need to work through?

For me covid was definitely a huge hurdle, it was hard navigating all the changing rules and regulations with lockdowns and client

vaccine mandates. Currently things like inflation and costs of products rising would be the main challenge.

You grew up in Whaingaroa and went to RAS. What makes you want to stay and start a business here?

I think Raglan is a really special place. It’s close to the beach, close to family and friends and has a great small town community vibe. For me the choice to stay here was easy.

What are your aspirations for the business moving forward ?

Always striving to make my product better and keeping my clients happy would be the main goal. In the future I’d like to expand the business. What other fun and creative things do you get up to in the community?

I like catching up with family, walking my little dog along the beach and township, cafe hopping. I also love music and singing so sometimes

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you’ll find me busking outside the local supermarket in the summer (if I have time of course)

Do you have a life hack to share or words of advice from someone that you play in your mind to give you motivation or inspiration?

I always tell myself to take risks to find reward, stay positive and always follow your dreams!

THIS CONTENT WAS MADE POSSIBLE THANKS TO SPONSORSHIP FROM BIZWORX CONSULTANCY LTD.

Emily Wiki's Raglan Nails salon offers manicure and pedicure treatments

EXCITING SPRING SHOWS AT THE YARD THIS SEPTEMBER!

FROM BANISHED MUSIC

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Music are coming in hot with two nights of world-class live music at The Yard this spring! Mark your calendars for Friday 29th September and Saturday October 7th. It’s time to head down to your local The Yard and witness some of the best up and coming kiwi talent.

KITA - Friday, September 29th

Bold and vibrant Pōneke trio KITA are embarking on The Love Lives Here tour, celebrating their recently released second EP ‘Love Lives Here.’ Melding inspirations of folk, soul, pop and psychedelia with the guitar and spirited storytelling of musician-actor Nikita 雅涵 Tu-Bryant (Avatar 2, Far North), the thick lushness of Moog synth and Fender Rhodes from Ed Zuccollo (Zuke), and the filthy drive and barking drums of Rick Cranson (Little Bushman), KITA have long-since solidified themselves as a must-see live band with a massive sound.

Arahi: Te Tokotoru - Saturday, October 7th

Arahi, one of Aotearoa’s most exciting emerging songwriters and live performers, is poised to embark on a nationwide tour with his high-energy trio, Te Tokotoru, delivering thunderous grooves with an experimental charm that connects deeply to tangata whenua. With Arahi at the helm on lead guitar and vocals, alongside the wizardry of William Devine (Fane Flaws, Tropical Downbeat Orchestra) on bass, and the rhythmic prowess of Iraia Whakamoe (The Nudge, Fly My Pretties) on drums, Te Tokotoru bursts with decades of collective musical experience and its members have featured on a myriad of stages across the motu.

Don’t miss these stellar shows!

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LIVE & LOCAL SEPTEMBER

After a short winter break Live & Local is back! September’s show is the night before RUF (Raglan Ukulele Festival), so Live & Local will be joining in the fun and celebrating that little instrument with a lineup of local musicians.

As the keyboard player for Cornerstone Roots, and an entertaining solo act on keyboards and vocals, Nicky Keys is well known in Raglan; not so well-known is that he also plays the ukulele. Singer Penni Feather will perform songs from pop to jazz and blues on the four strings. Folk duo WilkieMac feature the beautiful sound of the guilele (a guitar-ukulele hybrid) in their set. The Blukes, Raglan’s newest ukulele group, make their stage debut and The Blister Sisters ukulele group will finish out the night with a set of classic pop songs.

Fri Sept 8, koha entry. Doors 7pm, show 7.30

Raglan Old School Ars Centre

Proudly supported by Waikato District Council Creative Communities, Raglan Light & Sound, Mark Frost – Bayleys real estate

RUF (Raglan Ukulele Festival)

RUF, Raglan’s first ukulele festival has a public concert with guest acts Sonia & Nigel and The Big Muffin Serious Band.

Sonia & Nigel are an Auckland-based duo featuring French-American Sonia Wilson on vocals & ukulele and Kiwi-American virtuoso musician Nigel Gavin on 7-string guitar. They have just completed an album + book release tour around New Zealand for their project "Sweet Paname".

FROM RAGLAN OLD SCHOOL ARTS CENTRE

Armed with nothing more than some old junk, some kids' toys, three-part harmonies and a handful of electric ukuleles, The Big Muffin Serious Band have been performing their anarchic deconstructions and loving reinterpretations of popular C20th music for 40 years. Having toured all over NZ on numerous occasions, and performed in Great Britain, France and Australia, they now make the momentous journey from Te Pahu in the Waikato, over the hill to Raglan by the Sea.

Raglan ukulele groups The Ragtimers, That’s Us and The Blister Sisters will open the concert.

RUF is proudly supported by Waikato District Creative Communities, Waikato Sunrise Rotary, Julie Hanna – Ray White, Raglan Light & Sound, A Moment In Thyme AirBnB, The Raglan Club, Shearer’s Music Works, Trek’n’Travel

Sat Sept 9. $15 full, $10 concession. At the Raglan Club.

Doors 6.30 pm, show 7pm.

Ukes on Sunday

RUF is a one-day festival, but some of the visiting ukulele groups are sticking around to busk on Sunday. You’ll find them at the Raglan Creative Market at the Old School Arts Centre and various cafes and spots in town. Ukulele players from Raglan Area School will be appearing with The Blukes (Raglan’s newest ukelele group) at 12.30 at the market.

Times and places are: Market spots: 10am to 1pm.

Town: 10am – Library steps; 10.30 - Indis and The Wharf;11am – The Yard; 11.30 - Orca; 12 midday – Harbourview verandah.

RAGLAN IHUB VALUES SUPPORTING YOUR BUSINESS

As part of their contribution to Raglan and the community, iHub forms partnerships with local businesses and one of these is Iso Bistro and Cocktail Lounge.

Situated in the middle of the main street Iso forms an integral part of local hospitality and the name, originally Isobar, was inspired by the owners, Matt and Rebecca Taggart’s love of wind sports. The weather playing such a significant role in their business and lifestyle made it an entirely appropriate choice.

The café has a European flavour with a stylish and contemporary interior giving guests a choice of experiences. Its cozy and inviting atmosphere serves as an ideal backdrop for friends catching up over a cup of coffee, dinner, business meetings, or simply a peaceful moment of solitude. You can sit at the gorgeous bar to have one of their specialty cocktails or you may want a dining occasion in the friendly dining room with a warming fire on cold days. The elegant lounge area welcomes you in for a quiet drink before your meal or as a pleasant end of a working day. Outside the open fire invites you to come out and share the outdoors with your friends for a drink or a shared plate.

Caleb is a local chef and surfer who has worked in London and brings this international influence to his menu planning and to create his combinations he uses the best local ingredients. Enjoying teaching, he is training local rangitahi who want to learn the profession.

Dylan is an Australian chef, originally from Sydney, recently returned. He is calm and quiet in the kitchen and prefers to let his food make a statement. “I love working with fresh seasonal produce, sourcing as much as locally as we can”, he says, “I like to live a healthy lifestyle and try to reflect that in the menu also, keeping things clean and simple, but obviously full of flavour”.

New to Iso in February, Letitia who comes from Uruguay manages Iso and is adamant that the customer should leave Iso feeling well served having had an enjoyable all-round experience. Her team hail from as many as six different countries, including her partner Rodriguez who you will spot behind the bar mixing the delicious cocktails on offer. The vibe of Raglan, the open mindedness of the residents and of course, the beach and the famous surfing attracts these people to the town. They add their own colour and character to the Bar with service and

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customer satisfaction being the main driver of what they do.

The menu boasts an array of delectable options, making it a wonderful place to enjoy fresh, flavourful, and nourishing meals. Supporting local providers is important to Iso and this is done as much as possible when planning what to serve customers. If you would rather eat in your own home Iso is offering their menu as a takeaway selection giving you quality at a cost not dissimilar to other choices available.

By providing a platform for local artists and musicians to highlight their talent, the Bistro has become a focal part of the town's creative fabric. Every Friday you can enjoy music in the lounge with a local band and each week on ‘Thirsty Thursday’ a different DJ allows for the customer to appreciate a variety of offerings after dinner.

It is a pleasant, safe, and comfortable meeting place for regulars and visitors to experience along with the hospitality of the friendly staff.

As a part of supporting Raglan society, the owners of Iso contribute by donating goods and services such as gift cards, a meal or a function to community groups who are raising funds for various causes. These are often given as prizes or auctioned at a funding raising event.

If you have a special event coming up such as a wedding, anniversary or particular birthday have a chat with Letitia and see what a unique occasion you can make it in this distinctive environment.

The Raglan iHub values supporting our local business providers and appreciates the support from Isobar. With thanks to our awesome team of volunteers who operate the iHub, the iHub is open 7 days a week 10am – 3pm. The iHub provides a valuable service to our community and for our visitors as they spend time away from home in pursuit of recreation, relaxation and pleasure. The iHub has no regular source of income to support the valuable service that is needed to operate. So, if you are a local business in town providing a service for the community and to visitors and are keen to collaborate, connect and support the iHub we would love to hear from you. Our new website has several advertising packages available at a super reasonable price starting from $52 per week. Get in touch with the team or email jacqueline@raglanihub.nz or check out our website www.raglanihub.nz to find out how you can get involved and support your local Raglan iHub.

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TIPS FOR AVOIDING A PERSONAL GRIEVANCE

BY JAIME LOMAS, DIRECTOR AND EMPLOYMENT LAW SPECIALIST, DTI LAWYERS

Personal grievances can be complex and an emotionally draining experience for both employees and employers. For that reason alone, implementing measures that assist in avoiding personal grievances being raised is in the best interest of all parties involved.

As an employee or employer, it is crucial to understand how to avoid these conflicts, and if conflict does arise, to manage it well in order to maintain a positive work environment.

Below are six essential tips that are key factors in avoiding employment disputes from being formally raised.

1. Clear Employment Agreements

The foundation of a healthy employment relationship is a well-drafted employment agreement. Ensure that it clearly outlines the terms and conditions of employment, including wages, hours of work, leave entitlements, and dispute resolution procedures. Both parties should fully understand and agree to the terms before signing the agreement. This will assist with avoiding disputes during the employment relationship.

2. Open Communication

Open and effective communication is vital and part of the mutual obligation

to act in good faith. Employers should maintain open lines of communication with their employees. This includes regularly discussing job performance, expectations, and any concerns. Addressing issues promptly helps to prevent misunderstandings from escalating into conflict and grievances. Encouraging employees to express their grievances or concerns without fear of retaliation can often resolve issues before they escalate.

3. Promote a Healthy Work Environment

Fostering a positive workplace culture can significantly reduce the likelihood of conflict within the workplace. Encourage respect, diversity, and inclusivity. Address bullying or harassment promptly and impartially.

4. Document Everything

Maintain thorough records of all employment-related matters, including performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, and correspondence. These documents can be invaluable if a dispute arises.

5. Follow Fair Disciplinary Procedures

When disciplinary action is necessary, ensure you follow a fair and transparent process. This includes providing employees with clear reasons for the

action, giving them an opportunity to respond, and allowing them to have a support person present during meetings.

6. Seek Professional Advice

If you're unsure about any aspect of employment law or managing employment issues, seek legal advice. Investing in expert guidance can save you from costly mistakes.

Preventing personal grievances from being raised requires proactive measures,

clear communication, and a commitment to fair treatment. By implementing these essential tips, workplaces can significantly reduce the risk of a personal grievance and create a positive working environment for all parties involved.

SPECIALIST LAWYERS

For more information on your employment law rights and obligations in relation to the offer and acceptance of internship roles, please contact Jaime Lomas at DTI Lawyers: jaime@dtilawyers. co.nz.

WAIKATO SUPREME HOUSE OF THE YEAR NORTH POINT ALSO A MASTER BUILD WINNER

Ahome by FV Design and Build in Raglan was awarded the Waikato Supreme House of the Year under $1 million award. This entrant also took out the Altus Window Systems New Home $750,000 – $1 million category, Outdoor Living Excellence Award, and a Gold Award.

Home is where the heart is, and this one — sitting prettily under two old pōhutukawa trees overlooking Raglan Harbour — is a perfect picture of just that. Built to replace the original and faded family bach, the compact three-bedroom, two-bathroom, two-living room newcomer makes astute use of the space available in its 173sqm footprint. Constructed over three levels, with engineered block foundations, it’s an

all-weather address lending a gallery-like appeal. Connecting decks protect from both wind and sun, while a covered outdoor area with louvre roof and walls leads to the kitchen and living area. Inside or out, it’s a delight to behold. Heated, polished coloured-concrete floors with plywood and cedar walls predominate indoors and frame additional touches. These include a feature halo light fitting that throws a dreamy, starstudded reflection on the ceiling.

A solid plaster fireplace over aerated stone makes it all the better for lighting up some timber logs to keep this home cosy on cold winter nights. And when the worldfamous Raglan surf’s up, there’s a place to clean up afterwards right at the back door. An exterior shower washes away any wayward black sand.

Hay Construction, Winner of the Master Build 10-year Guarantee Multi Unit (Apartments/Duplexes/Terrace Housing) category, and a Gold Award, for a home in Raglan. Perched close to the famous black-sand surf beaches and maximising both the views and the small footprint, the six townhouses in the North Point Residences development feel like a resort.

It’s designed for efficient communal living, to blend with its natural surrounds and to make the best use possible of natural light.

Situated across two levels, each townhouse is clad in straw-coloured Abodo eco-timber, with solid-fill masonry blocks on the base that are durable enough to offer protection from the elements.

The buildings all feature landscaped courtyards and paths between each of the units to create a feeling of space.

The dual-storey townhouses are 85sqm, with their own double carport and private courtyard. Situated on the ground floor are two bedrooms, a laundry and a tiled bathroom with a large shower; there’s even enough towel rail space for you to hang your wetsuit.

When it’s time for dinner, make your way up the Tasmanian oak hardwood staircase and you’ll find an open-plan living area with full-sized kitchen and a covered deck. The off-street parking for two vehicles and a lockable storage unit for sports equipment means you don’t have to worry about where to put your board.

Come find home on Rangitahi

Stage D5

Has just been completed!

Rangitahi is located in close proximity to the Raglan township and is one of the most unique developments in New Zealand. As the Rangitahi community continues to grow, what is emerging among this diverse collective is a shared passion for the outdoors and that all-important notion of balance and intentional living.

The tranquil harbour estuary reaches out to the Tasman Sea and hugs our peninsula, with its diverse sections now available to both permanent residents and weekend holidaymakers alike. We have sections ready with title so you can stop dreaming and start creating.

www.rangitahi.co.nz

GRAND OLD HOME WITH GOOD BONES AND TALES TO TELL

BY JANINE JACKSON

Number

8 Stewart Street is a grand old home with good bones and a few tales to tell.

Built around 1912, she’s seen the many changes in Raglan over the years and may be around to see many more depending on what the next owners want from the property.

The bones of the house are kauri and while there have been minor changes over the years, such as adding insulation, it has remained largely as it did back in the days of old.

Featuring the old scrim walls and rimu boards, beautiful wooden floors and trims throughout the home, this characterful home sits in a prime location close to the bustle of town.

Remnants of the past spill into the kitchen which still has an old fashioned food-safe, and in the laundry sits a fireplace to heat the old copper, which also came in handy for heating water for bathing, or boiling the Christmas ham!

The last person to permanently make this place a home was a champion for women’s equality, Miss Leila Browning, who bought the house in 1968.

She spent her working life in the Hamilton and Auckland Courts, joining the Justice Department in 1941.

She wrote the following for an article called 'Women on the scene in the 1940s' when the new District Court opened in 1993

The Second World War made it possible for women to join the Justice Department,

Courts Division, as rather humble workers in a very narrow field. It was never envisaged that they should work in all sections - take Courts or become Registrars. Therefore, when I was put on the payroll in 1941 (at the age of 24 years old), I was classified as a permanent/temporary with my status of that as an office assistant - even though I was taking over all the duties of the 'cadet' role. My salary was 125 pounds per annum. At the conclusion of the war, I was politely told that although I had made a fine contribution, it was time to seek other fields of occupation. The men, you see, would be returning to their former jobs. Fortunately, I put off any frantic jobseeking as a little later I was put on the permanent staff as a clerk. I left in 1968 to take up the position of Deputy Registrar of Births, Deaths, and Marriages in Auckland.

It was around the time of her promotion to Deputy Registrar that Miss Browning purchased the Stewart Street house.

She continued working until 1971, when she retired from her duties at 55 years old to free her time to pursue her hobby of painting, and to travel New Zealand.

Many of her paintings hang in the Stewart Street home - depicting familiar places we know and love from around the district and wider motu.

Just like Narnia, an ordinary looking cupboard in the house opens to a 'secret' staircase up to the attic where Miss Browning loved to sit and paint.

AUCTION

8 Stewart Street, Raglan

Located in an extremely sought-after location in central Raglan with all the charm of yesteryear, but requires a full renovation.

The house was once a grand family home with plenty of the original features from fireplaces, to scrim on the walls and beautiful native timber flooring. Wide hallways, high ceilings. Upstairs is an attic. Curiosity is part of the charm and history of the house. Three bedrooms and two living areas.

Some may view the property as a development to take advantage of the large 1012sqm (approx). The possibilities are many.

She was a passionate Christian, and a stalwart of the Congregational Church on Stewart Street, just across from her home.

She lived there until 2013, when the house became too much to handle and her health deteriorated, moving in with close friends from her church, to whom she later bequeathed the house.

Miss Browning passed away on September 14, 2014, just short of her 98th birthday.

The couple she left her home to have made the difficult decision to put the property on the market.

Although the large (1012 m2) flat site will likely attract many with an eye for modernisation, the couple say there is ample opportunity for those who love the old, to split the section and make the front house a 'project' whilst developing the back for a money-spinner, or simply retain the back section as a green space in a busy town.

WAITETUNA 49 Parker Access Road

Attractive 33ha

• Easy contour and well-located

Central race, electric fencing, cattle yards and implement

shed/hay barn

• Good water supplied from reliable spring-fed stream Multiple potential building sites

Within walking distance of Waitetuna Primary School

pggwre.co.nz/HAM38340

OPEN HOME

RAGLAN 49B Mangakino Road

Privacy in Rolling Hills

Set proud overlooking lush farm land, this three-bedroom brick home offers an enviable lifestyle opportunity. Moved to this section about three years ago, this home has new bricks, new piles and a new deck. Double garage is via the gentle sloped driveway. Enjoy landscaped grounds with fruit trees, raised vegetable plots and mature blueberries. Paddocks are fenced with water for stock.

pggwre.co.nz/HAM38106

Richard Thomson

M 027 294 8625

E richard.thomson@pggwrightson.co.nz

OPEN HOME

RAGLAN 2 Harakeke Place

Stunning Harbour Views

This well-positioned three bedroom home on a 610m2 section of a quiet, friendly cul-de-sac makes living easy with beautifully planted, low maintenance gardens. The 2016 built home has modern conveniences, two bathrooms, internal access double garage and deck accessed from living room and master bedroom. The layout is inviting and flows well, with calming tones inside and out.

pggwre.co.nz/HAM38194

OPEN HOME

RAGLAN 105 Greenslade Road

3 1 2

$995,000

GST Inclusive

VIEW 12-12.45pm, Sunday 10 Sep

Richard Thomson

M 027 294 8625

E richard.thomson@pggwrightson.co.nz

Harbourside Haven

This stylish, modernized home ticks all the boxes, from its prestigious Greenslade Road, Raglan address with its extensive Northerly harbour views, to its low maintenance private setting, ensuring your piece of paradise.

pggwre.co.nz/HAM37718

VIEW 2-2.45pm, Sunday 10 Sep

Richard Thomson

M 027 294 8625

E richard.thomson@pggwrightson.co.nz

4 3 1

PRICE BY NEGOTIATION

GST Inclusive

VIEW 1-1.30pm, Sunday 10 Sep

Richard Thomson

M 027 294 8625

E richard.thomson@pggwrightson.co.nz

WAITETUNA 881b Old Mountain Road

Spectacular Lifestyle

Lifestyle properties of this quality don't come along everyday. This modern, comfortable family home on 1.235ha (more or less) had a lot of thought go into it - the layout works exceptionally well with multiple inside and outside areas to enjoy time alone or with family and guests.

pggwre.co.nz/HAM37379

4 2 2

$1.45M

GST Inclusive

VIEW By Appointment Only

Richard Thomson

M 027 294 8625

E richard.thomson@pggwrightson.co.nz

WAITETUNA 11 Parker Access Road

Access Granted

11 Parker Access is an exciting opportunity for those looking for a newly built home in a friendly quiet neighbourhood. Situated on an elevated sunny north facing rise, this quality built and thoughtfully laid out three bedroom home has a huge kitchen, dining and living areas which all flow to a deck built for entertaining.

pggwre.co.nz/HAM37630

3 2 2

$1.4M

GST Inclusive

VIEW By Appointment Only

Richard Thomson

M 027 294 8625

E richard.thomson@pggwrightson.co.nz

RAGLAN 154 Hills Road

Prepare to be Impressed

This 10.8ha block (more or less) of flat to rolling contour has a long road frontage and multiple breath-taking possible building sites all with impressive rural and ocean views. This property's location, size and setting is a cut above the usual lifestyle blocks or sections in the ever popular Raglan area.

pggwre.co.nz/HAM37806

PRICE BY NEGOTIATION

Plus GST (if any)

VIEW By Appointment Only

Richard Thomson

M 027 294 8625

E richard.thomson@pggwrightson.co.nz

WAITETUNA 12B Bush View Drive

Solitude, Serenity and Space

Great views, elevation and a sunny lifestyle on an approximately 2.41ha (more or less) section imbued with nature await you here, up a quiet lane mere minutes (3km) from the Waitetuna community. The 302m2 modern, open plan home has strong architectural lines, making a statement with its full height windows and sunken living areas at the heart of the home.

pggwre.co.nz/HAM36981

4 2 2

PRICE BY NEGOTIATION

GST Inclusive

VIEW By Appointment Only

Richard Thomson

M 027 294 8625

E richard.thomson@pggwrightson.co.nz

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...IN STANDS AROUND TOWN:

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BROWSE • CONNECT • INTERACT

MUSIC SCENE >

DON MCGLASHAN SPRING TOUR

With special guest Anita Clark (Motte). Thurs 7 Sept @ The Yard Tix: undertheradar.co.nz @the_yard_raglan

DMTH - DEEP MINIMAL TECHNO & HOUSE

With Rayner & Boznich and headliner: Cooper Khan

From 9pm Sat 9 Sept @ The YOT Club @yotclub_raglan @boznich13 @cooper__khan

KITA

The Love Lives Here tour. Fri 29 Sept @ The Yard Tix: The Ticket Fairy @kitasoundz @the_yard_raglan

ART SCENE >

FLORA

Art Exhibition by Hayley Hamilton & Jane Galloway opens Fri 15 Sep, 5pm on till 30 Sep @ Artists at Work Gallery

BREATHWORK

Sculptural works by Karin Bettley opens Fri 15 Sep, 5pm on till 29 Sep @ Studeo Gallery, 21 Cross St

RADIANT

Art Exhibition by Marise Rarere opens Sun 1 Oct, 11am on till 15 Oct @ Artists at Work Gallery

RAGLAN ARTS WEEKEND 21-23 October 2023

TAG OUR MAG

We love seeing your images of our magazine on Instagram - please share the love & tag our mag... @local_rag #localragmag

OBJECTS WE LOVE

GOOD LIFE SILICONE

REUSABLE BAG

1LTR $16

Keep food fresher for longer. Available from RIVET @rivetvintage

BILLABONG TONE REFRESH JACKET

$169.99

CALLING CREATIVES!

The October Local Rag is our ARTS ISSUE filled with lots of info and content around our annual Raglan Arts Weekend. Labour Weekend is one of the busiest weekends of the year for Whaingaroa and we love to showcase what our town has to offer! If you are a local creative and are interested in being in the magplease get in touch, as we will be creating an Arts Feature. This is for any artists (not just registered RAW artists) - email Geraldine for more info: geb@g-design.co.nz

NEED A LITTLE BUSINESS BOOK? We still have some available - pop into the Raglan iHub or Raglan Community House & grab one!

READ IT ONLINE:

Read issues of the Local Rag and the Raglan Chronicle online at: www.issuu.com

(Search ‘Raglan Chronicle’) raglanchronicle.co.nz

FEATURE IN OUR MAG...

The Local Rag LOVES to support LOCAL! We create regular features to showcase local businesses - if you are interested in featuring in one of these please contact Geraldine: geb@g-design.co.nz Our regular features include: Home, Women in Business, Health & Wellbeing, Art, Wharf & Foodies. For any other advertising or content for the mag, please contact Jacqui: info@raglanchronicle.co.nz

Raglan Growers Market

- our local weekly market starts up again on Friday 29 Sept from 5-7pm on the church grounds at 1 Stewart St.

SUPPORT LOCAL

100% Organic Cotton. Available from RAGLAN SURF CO. @raglansurfco

ON THE GRAM

Raglan Creative Market

Support our local makers - on the 2nd Sunday of each month at the Old School Arts Centre on Stewart St 10am - 2pm.

CHECK OUT WHO WE HAVE MENTIONED ON OUR SOCIAL PAGE ON INSTAGRAM... follow / like / share @the_yard_raglan @yotclub_raglan @boznich13 @cooper__khan @kitasoundz @hayleyhamilton_create @jane.galloway.artist @artists.at.work.gallery @marise.rarere @karinbettley @raglanartsweekend @rivetvintage @raglansurfco @wec.raglan @raglancreativemarket @raglanoldschool @everyonesstoreraglan @theshackraglan

SEPT This year’s theme is ‘5 Ways, 5 Days’. Use the 5 Ways to Wellbeing: Take Notice, Give, Be Active, Connect, & Keep Learning to improve your wellbeing throughout the week.

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK IS 18 – 24

Dylan

AUTOMOTIVE

WHAT’S ON

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 welcomeFLORA

GET READY FOR THE ELECTIONS!

Taurikura is running the event on Sunday, Sept 11 at the Town Hall from 11am. Their focus is to try to get communities out to vote and will be running a fun interactive session about the basics of enrolling, voting and party policies. The General Election will be held on Saturday 14th October with early voting available in the town hall from Monday 2nd October.

VOTE FOR THE CLIMATE WHAINGAROA!

Helpful info for upcoming elections. Event: Weds 13th, 5:30-7pm, Indi’s, 5 Bow Street ARTISTS AT WORK STUDIOS AND GALLERY, 5C Wainui Road, (behind Zinnia), Preview opening Friday 15th September, 5pm-7pm. The show runs for 2 weeks until 29th September

BREATHWORK, SCULPTURAL WORKS BY KARIN BETTLEY Opening Night Fri 15 September, 5pm @ Studeo Gallery 21 Cross St. 15-29 September

WHAT’S ON @ THE OLD SCHOOL

5 STEWART STREET, RAGLAN

RAGLAN FILM FESTIVAL - CALL FOR ENTRIES

Dylan@btncarpentry.com

PROPERTY REPAIRS, THOSE ODD JOBS? WE HAVE YOU COVERED! phone: 021 1546409 email: info@jobzdone.net.nz www.jobzdone.net.nz

RAGLAN LAWN GIRLS

Reasonable and Reliable

For a friendly quote contact Maysha: 021 166 3683 mayshalaboyrie@gmail.com

ELECTRICAL

825 6509 @xtremezerowaste

Raglan Resource Recovery Centre www.xtremezerowaste.org.nz

RETAIL - SKATE

Film nominations open until Friday 27 October 2023 (films to be submitted by Monday 1 March 2024). Enter online https://www. raglanartscentre.co.nz/rff/

LIVE AND LOCAL – FRIDAY 8 SEPTEMBER A showcase for local performers, from songwriters to comedy – this month Ukulele Special with Nicky Keys, Penni Feather, WilkieMac, The Blukes and The Blister Sisters. 7.30pm, doors open 7pm. Koha entry. Licensed bar and café open.

RAGLAN UKULELE FESTIVAL – SATURDAY 9 SEPTEMBER One day ukulele festivalworkshops, strum-along and concerts - SOLD OUT. For more info – www.ruf.co.nz Evening concert with our guest artists at Raglan Clubentry included in festival tickets, door sales will be available for public.

RAGLAN CREATIVE MARKET – SUNDAY 10 SEPTEMBER 10am – 2pm at the Old School Arts Centre on Stewart St. For more infowww.raglanmarket.com

OLD SCHOOL ARTS CENTRE AGM – TUESDAY 12 SEPTEMBER 7pm at the Old School. Nominations of members for the committee are now open. Members of the Arts Council and the Raglan-Whaingaroa community are cordially invited to attend. For more info email rodger@ raglanartscentre.co.nz.

SCAFFOLDING

For all your scaffolding requirements

Ph: 0800 655 655 or email: admin@raglanscaffolding.co.nz.

MONSTER GARAGE SALE FUNDRAISER – SUNDAY 24 SEPTEMBER 10am – 2pm. Wanted – donations of quality pre-loved goods, baking/preserves etc (please no electrical goods, DVDs or CDs, large household furniture) to be delivered Wed 20 – Sat 23 September 10am –1pm.

RAW PREVIEW EXHIBITION – 29 SEPT - 23 OCT Raglan Arts Weekend group exhibition – pick up a brochure, view and buy art from participating artists. Open daily 10am – 2pm.

RAGLAN ARTS WEEKEND – 21 - 23 OCT

Open studios event featuring over 60 artists 10am – 5pm Labour weekend. Pick up a brochure at the Old School to plan your selfguided tour or visit raglanartsweekend.nz.

REGULAR EVENTS

Ragtimers Ukulele Group Weekly on Wed, 4pm

Clay Shed Members’ Night Weekly on Wed, 5-7pm

Karioi Quilters Monthly on 2nd Thurs, 10.30am

Raglan Art Group Monthly on 1st Fri, 10am

Backgammon Club Monthly on last Fri, 5pm

Mens’ Group Wed 29 Mar then every other week, 7pm

P 07 825 0023 | E info@raglanartscentre.co.nz

Notice of Meetings – September 2023

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

COUNCIL

N/A

A number of workshops are scheduled throughout each month for the Council to provide direction, these are on Council’s website under the following link https://www.waikatodistrict.govt.nz/your-council/council-committees-boards/council/ council-workshops

COUNCIL COMMITTEES

Development Agreements Wednesday, 6 September 2023, 9.30am

Performance & Strategy Monday, 11 September 2023, 9.30am

Policy & Regulatory Tuesday, 12 September 2023, 9.30am (Freedom Camping Bylaw Hearings)

Chief Executive Tuesday, 19 September 2023, 11.00am

Performance Review

**Public Excluded**

Sustainability & Wellbeing Wednesday, 20 September 2023, 9.30am

Audit & Risk Monday, 25 September 2023, 9.30am

Infrastructure Wednesday, 27 September 2023, 9.30am

Proposed District Thursday, 28 September 2023, 9.30am

Plan Sub-Committee

**Public Excluded**

Policy & Regulatory Tuesday, 3 October, 9.30am

COMMUNITY BOARDS/COMMITTEES

Tuakau Community Board Tuesday, 5 September 2023, 6.00pm Tuakau Memorial Hall, George Street, Tuakau

Tamahere Tuesday, 5 September 2023, 7.30pm

Community Committee Tamahere Community Centre, 21 Devine Road, Tamahere

Raglan Community Board Wednesday, 6 September 2023, 1.30pm The Supper Room, Raglan Town Hall, Bow Street, Raglan

Te Kauwhata Wednesday, 6 September 2023, 7.00pm

Community Committee St John Hall, 4 Baird Ave, Te Kauwhata

Pokeno Monday, 11 September 2023, 7.00pm

Community Committee Pokeno Community Hall, Cnr Great South Road and Market Street, Pokeno

Ngaruawahia

Tuesday, 12 September 2023, 6.00pm

Community Board Committee Room 1 and 2, 15 Galileo Street, Ngaruawahia

Rural-Port Waikato

Thursday, 14 September 2023, 6.30pm

Community Board Te Kohanga Hall, Cnr Te Kohanga Rd/Tuakau Bridge -Port Waikato Road, Te Kohanga

Taupiri Community Board

Huntly Community Board

Monday 18 September 2023, 6.00pm War Memorial Hall, Greenlane Road, Taupiri

Tuesday, 19 September 2023, 6.00pm Waahi Paa, 177C Harris Street, Huntly West

OTHER DECISION MAKING BODIES

Waters Governance Board

Waikato-Tainui and Waikato

Raglan Surf Lifesaving Club

50th Reunion

22nd October 2023

Tuesday, 5 September 2023, 10.00am

Committee Rooms 1 and 2

Thursday, 7 September 2023, 9.30am

District Council Joint Committee Rooms 1 and 2

Management Agreement Forum

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.

RECRUITING

PASSIONATE EARLY CHILDHOOD

RELIEF TEACHERS:

Let’s Grow Early Learning Centre is looking for an experienced, qualified early childhood or primary teacher to join our relief teacher team. We are seeking an individual who is passionate about quality care and education for young children. Must be flexible to work between 7am-5.30pm. Must hold a New Zealand work visa or residency.

AGM RAGLAN COMMUNITY RADIO, 7PM, 27th September 2023 at Raglan Community House. All Welcome.

AGM RAGLAN COMMUNITY ARTS COUNCIL - 7pm, 12th September, Old School Arts Centre Inc. Members and community welcome. Nominations for committee are now open. For info phone Rodger 825 7443.

MOVIES AT THE OLD SCHOOL 5

RAGLAN

HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY NEXT MEETING

Tuesday 19 September at 1pm in the Church Hall, Stewart Street. Guest speaker Liz Stanway. Floral Art theme –Celebrating Spring. Normal competitions, display table,Garden Vibes, raffle, tea & biscuits. All welcome.

TURN OVER TO PAGE 23 FOR THE WHAT'S ON GUIDE

Stewart St, Raglan