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12th March 2015 - Issue #434

Recycled Raft race

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2 houses on 1 title Potential to achieve $600pw combined rental income Open Homes Saturday 2pm - 9c East Street

Raglan Real Estate Ltd Licenced (REAA 2008)

AUCTION 17.4.15 - 11B government RD

12 Smith St

View open home Sunday 11am or by appointment

AUCTION Fri 3rd February 2012 - 6pm Ray White Office, 21 Bow St, Raglan

View open home Saturday 12pm or by appointment

NEW BEGINNINGS Solid brick 3 brm family home in rural setting Office & rumpus, single garage, internal access

3973m² fenced & ready for a new family

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OPEN HOME Saturday 11am 297 Te Papatapu Road

TOP SHELF PROPERTY Fabulous family living / Easy care garden 3 dble brms + office, entertainers kitchen Sun drenched open plan living & decks Large paved entertainment area Double garaging with internal access

3 ROOM WITH A VIEW

Graham Rope - 021 222 7427 graham.rope@raywhite.co.nz

• Immaculate family beach home ideal for entertaining and outdoor leisure • Superb views to kite surfing by the bar and Raglan harbour • Spacious open plan living area opens out to large wrap around outdoor decks • North facing and elevated situated on 658m2 • Prior Auction offers considered. • Double garage and sleepout

ID#RAG22251

Prior Auction offers considered

RAG#20923

OPEN HOME Saturday 1pm 23a Violet Street

WOODEN IT BE NICE

ID#RAG22059

Ray White Office, 21 Bow St Raglan ph: 07 825 8669.

• 2 Storey House In 2 Legal Flats

• Panoramic Harbour & Mountain Views • 2 Acre + Lifestyle Block – Prime Location • Single Garage & Storage Shed Prior Auction offers considered.

OPEN HOME TRUCK & VAN DELIVERIES ID#RAG20952 Saturday 12pm 335 Wainui Road

STEP INTO THE MARKET

NEW SERVICES! - VAN DELIVERIES Stylishly redecorated this tidy little home has all you need. With two bedrooms inside the house and an additional room outside you will enjoy the open plan living and fully fenced section. Relax on the lovely decking while enjoying the easy care section. Ideal opportunity for you to enter the fastgrowing market in Raglan! Prior Auction offers considered. OPEN HOME

Departing Returning/Arriving Morning: 8.00am 11.00am Afternoon: 1.30pm 4.30pm ID#RAG20964

Saturday 1pm 6 Violet Street

SIZE IS NOT A PROBLEM Local Business Serving Raglan District Since 1996

This 3 bedroom weatherboard home has many great features: Double garaging 2 bedrooms with ensuite + family bathroom Native timber flooring Private off road location Just a walk to the beach, on the bus route. Wonderful family home/ investment/ rental (Currently rented $300/wk) Prior Auction offers considered. OPEN HOME

4 bedroom home with endless options Wonderful family home Modern new kitchen Large double garaging and workshop Large shade houses with irrigation throughout 1212m² of land Prior Auction offers considered.

WATER & MOUNTAIN

MAKE ME YOUR OWN – I’M RATHER SPECIAL!!

IDEAL INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY $399,000 • Sunny family home, open plan living, separate kitchen • Very large easy care level site • Spacious backyard, vegetable gardens, fruit trees • Golf, surf and cafes at your door step from this location

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY • 2 Brm Flat Upstairs / 3 Brm Flat Downstairs

Plumbed shed (potential ancillary unit), well planted garden Prior Auction offers considered.

Sunday 2pm - 69d Otonga Valley Rd

ID#RAG20963

Saturday 1pm 10 Violet Street

Located close to town & beach. This is a 2 bedroom immaculate home, fully lockable garage with power. Elevated and sunny, only minutes to the nearest beach & town centre. The house has polished timber flooring, is fully insulated, newly roofed, newly painted and has a newly decked spa pool area. The easy care, fully fenced section will make this home a pleasure to live in. Prior Auction offers considered. Sunday 1pm ID#RAG20968 19 Manukau Road

OPEN HOME

OCEAN RETREAT BUSH BABY

A slice of Raglan’s best real estate nestled into native bush surrounds near Whale Bay. Master bedroom has its own private decking and huge

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OPEN HOME Saturday 2pm 55 Government Road

Four double bedroom home on 625m² Two large living areas, 2 ½ bathrooms Fantastic designer kitchen, entertainer’s oven Large family area flows out to sunny deck or alfresco dining Glorious Mtn views, magnificent sunsets & a glimpse of the harbour. Prior Auction offers considered.

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OPEN HOME Sunday 1pm 1 Seabreeze Way

TOO GOOD TO MISS!

• 2 homes on 1 freehold title 2 houses, 2 incomes – 2 two bedroom houses Income opportunity here

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Recyled Rate Race winners ‘Maui Flyer'. Full story page 3. Image thanks to Leanne Roughton

Bow Street DEPOT. Dine in. 2 Bow Street..............................................825 0976

Letters: Jo’s Takeaways. Te Kopua Domain......................................................825 8761 To the Editor, Just before Christmas last year I (Anna) went out on my first walk The Shack. Dine in or Takeaway. 19 Bow Street..................................825 0027 post giving birth to our then 4-weekold daughter. We (myself, our baby, toddler and friendly springer spaniel Pippi) passed by the Wallis St Park and stopped to say hi to some friends. The Raglan Club. Dine in or Takeaway. 22-24 Bow Street.................. 825 8278 As we were the only people in the park I let our dog Pippi off the lead to play with the kids. An animal control Leanne Waite officer approached and told me there Local - Registered Midwife were no dogs allowed within 20 metres of a children's play ground. The officer Personal, supportive said they should be giving me a $300 midwifery care fine but would issue a written warning 5 1 a W h a a n ga Ro a d , instead. W h a l e B a y, R a g l a n , N Z 0 7 8& 25 7072 Two weeks later we received a Clinic Raglan Caring for the ones you love w w w.w a o k u l o d ge.c o. n z $300 fine in the post. Hamilton w a o k u l o d ge @ g m a i l .c o m We find this fine totally excessive 27 - 29 Manukau Road and unfair considering there are no Ph. 07 825 8306 Mobile 0274 828 021 warning signs and no one I know, Fax: 07 825 8855 Email: waite@waikatomidwives.co.nz knew about this bylaw and the fact that Email: raglantrust@xtra.co.nz these bylaws vary so much between councils. As a result we are writing to express our concern about the existing and proposed dog bylaws in Raglan, which are currently up for review. Currently the bylaw forbids dogs to be within the Raglan CBD. This severely restricts the movement of all law-abiding dog owners who wish to 07 825 7370 walk through Raglan. 021 0226 0455 We would like to have the freedom www.raglanmidwife.co.nz to walk through Raglan, accompanied by our friendly dog, to buy fresh produce daily, a coffee, take our daughter for an ice cream or to drop her off at kindy etc. We feel that the current dog bylaw is punishing the vast majority of responsible dog owners and their dogs for the unruly behaviour of one dog 10 years ago. There are many councils in New Zealand that welcome dogs in the urban/ shopping/ cafe areas (even most areas in Hamilton) and recognise that dogs are an integral part of the family WeatherMap - New Zealand weather SUNDAY SERVICES: unit. forecasts 10.00am - Family Service For those people who wish to see with Sunday School the bylaw changed there is a petition Op-Shop in the hall 9.30-11am Saturdays. ("Freedom for Bow Wow's on Bow 3 Stewart St | Contact: 07 825 8276

RAGLAN HOSPITAL & REST HOME

RAGLAN UNION CHURCH

St") at The Shack, Raglan Roast, The Herbal Dispensary and the Trade Aid in Raglan Town. To be signed within the next week. We will be presenting this petition along with the previous petition, which had over 600 signatures 2 years ago with our submission to council next week on the 19th of March. Anna and Dave March, Raglan (Abridged by Editor)

Dear Editor, I am a mother and a reluctant activist. I never wanted to be a protester, but when you bring children into the world you have an obligation to fight for their rights and for their future. The Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA), which is in the works right now, will erode our democratic process here in NZ and ruin the future of our children, so I have to stand up and speak out against it. Ever since my children were little, I have taken them with me every time I voted. I feel powerful and proud when I vote. Democratic voting allows the voices of the common person to be heard. It allows the power of the people to shape the country and the direction it goes in. A democratic government is supposed to be transparent and open and fully disclose its operations to its populace. TPPA is a back room deal done in secret. No one in the public knows all the details, except the 600 corporate lawyers across the globe that I hear are working on it. TPPA is a threat to our democratic rights and I am not going to sit idly by and let that happen without a fight. I ask all the people in Raglan to stand up and take action against the TPPA and protect our democratic rights. United we can stop it like we stopped the seabed mining with KASM. http://www.weathermap.co.nz/?p=ragla Dr. Heidi Douglass, Raglan. (Abridged by Editor) Weather Map

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Check www.weathermap.co.nz for latest forecasts Forecasts Forecast generated on Wednesday 11 March Max Summary Wind Waves* Tides* Sun temp (C) (km/hr) (m) (High/Low) (Rise/Set) Fri

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Dolphin Day has its own magic

t seemed like the karakia had an almost magical effect on the weather at Sunday’s Maui’s Dolphin Day in Raglan. The annual event to raise awareness about the world’s smallest and rarest dolphin seemed doomed to bad weather, but then cleared after the karakia at the start of the day at Te Kopua domain. “I’d like to think the karakia had something to do with it,” said Danielle Hart, a coordinator at the Whaingaroa Environment Centre, which had organised the event for more than 10 years. It was an action-packed family day that was well supported by local families and visitors, with a serious educational and environmental side to it. Music was a dominant feature of the event, kicked off by a samba band that got people up dancing, but the main focus on the stage was youth talent, Danielle said. The high calibre of local young talent included kapahaka, dancers and a performance of the Maui’s Dolphin song by local schoolchildren. Alongside fundraising stalls of local schools and organisations were many dolphin-themed activities for families to enjoy, such as decorating clay tiles with The Clay Shed and designing flags. The Maui Survival Challenge obstacle course proved popular. Participants had to negotiate through threats to the dolphin, such as nets and fishing in polluted waters. Those that made it to the end were rewarded with a photograph of themselves with the life-sized Maui’s dolphin the Department of Conservation (DOC) had brought. “It was a fun way to get across the seriousness of the Maui’s situation,” Danielle said about the dolphin, which now numbered less than 55. Messages from the public about the dolphins’ plight were also sent to Minister of Conservation Maggie Barry and Simon Bridges, Minister of Primary Industries, who was allowing mining within the Maui’s habitat along the North Island west

Top: The start of the 2015 Recycled Raft Race. Image Ken Hansen Middle: Dance perfomance. Image Jwan Milek Bottom: Peggy Oki and Renee Leggereit. Image Jwan Milek coast, she said. Always a highlight of the day, Xtreme Zero Waste’s recycled raft race was no disappointment this year, with the help of a local safety team made up of the Raglan Coastguard, Sailing Club, Surf Life-Saving Club and Raglan Kayaks. The clear winner was the “Maui Flyer” raft, which just managed to fit its propellers

under the bridge at high tide to finish well ahead of the other 22 rafts that lined up at the start of the race. Xtreme communications specialist Bexie Towle said DOC also entered a raft in the race, piloted by members of their Waikato management team and head office. Bexie said the DOC staff were really impressed with how the whole day was

run, and “the community cheer” that was given for Maui’s dolphins and for recycling. Recycling was a big feature of Maui’s Dolphin Day, with stallholders using compostable containers and cutlery for food, and the public encouraged to make use of the recycling bins on site. And at the end of the day, children and some of the 50-odd volunteers involved in the event did a cleanup of the whole area, leaving the beach cleaner than it was at the start of the day. Rachel Benn Top three places for the 2015 recycled raft race: 1st: ‘Maui Flyer’ piloted by Roger Gibbs, Keith McDonald, Mitchel Robertson, Bill McCain and S. McDonald 2nd: ‘Scottish Grunt’ paddled by Nelly Conway, Blake Phillips, Fergus Grant and Paula Grant 3rd: ‘Eel Power’ paddled by 16 students from Waitetuna School. Best Raft: ‘He Taniwha Whatawhata’ paddled by Matt Stockton and 12 students from Whatawhata school.

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Local cannabis growers arrested Waipa Networks Business Awards 2015 Launch – Entries Open

Also at H.G Webb House, Cnr Boundary & Victoria Streets, Hamilton

The Waipa Networks 2015 Business Awards launch on Thursday 12 March 2015, signalling entries will be open. The champagne launch, on Thursday 12 March will be held at Waipa Networks in Te Awamutu, and will be attended by sponsors, entrants and winners of previous awards. Susan Trodden, CEO – Te Awamutu and Raglan Chambers of Commerce, says she is looking forward to this year’s Awards. ‘Not only is it Waipa Networks 10th year as Naming Rights Sponsor, we have introduced a new category, the Sole Trader/Partnership sponsored by Kaz Dezign. This new category has evolved out of feedback received from participants, sponsors and judges alike and will make the Waipa Business Awards even more accessible for a key sector of our business community’ She is also keen to encourage attendance to the launch event. ‘’Especially if you are considering entering this year Awards, it’s a great way to rub shoulders with businesses who are recognised for excellence. If your business has

not participated before or for some years, perhaps 2015 is the time to Step UP’

Business outlook - a story Susan Trodden of maintained Chamber CEO confidence: The latest Chamber survey of business confidence in the Northern region tells a story of maintained confidence for business and a positive outlook for the next 3 months. The general outlook for New Zealand was down slightly on last quarter but holding at a high level by historical standards. Chamber CEO Susan Trodden suggests this could reflect sentiment created from lower than expected dairy pay outs but notes that this may be offset by lower food and fuel prices New Zealand was experiencing at the moment. Of concern for any economy must be the fact that 34% of respondents to the survey suggested they were having difficulty finding the right people with the right skills – a constant for any growing economy. The survey also reflected strong employment intentions and hours to be worked.

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number of people have been arrested in Raglan for cultivating cannabis during a recent national drug and crime operation. District Crime Services coordinator Detective Senior Sergeant Nigel Keall said several locals had appeared in the Hamilton District Court charged with cultivating cannabis following the Waikato phase of the national police operation, known as Op Jasmine. Police sprayed a large number of plants around the edge of the Raglan harbour and other areas of bush and scrub during the operation at the end of February, at a time when many cannabis growers were preparing to harvest their plants. Over a two-week period, police recovered 6946 cannabis plants during a search of 57 properties across the Waikato, Mr Keall said. Some dried cannabis was also recovered, as well as methamphetamine, LSD, Ecstasy and GBL/Fantasy. A total of 16 firearms of various calibres were seized along with a variety of ammunition, $18,000 in cash and about $27,000 worth of stolen property including a digger. A total of 30 arrests were made for a variety of offences. Mr Keall said Raglan

was no worse than other areas around the Waikato. However, police noted that a large percentage of the recovered cannabis plants were found on the Coromandel Peninsula, north of Whitianga. “A lot of the recoveries were also made in traditional growing areas such as in farmers' maize crops or in parks and reserves and private forestry blocks." Mr Keall said cannabis growers often used reserves or target farmers' crop paddocks to disguise their identities and innocent land owners were increasingly becoming victims of their activities. While Raglan Police had not been directly involved in the local phase of Op Jasmine, they had passed on information from the local community, in particular, reports from rural people about suspicious activity on farmland or forestry blocks. Mr Keall thanked members of the public for passing on this information to police. "There is obviously a groundswell of support from rural landowners and recreational bush visitors for police to take action against such offenders because while we were out on our operations we were continually being approached by members of the public outlining where other illegal crops were." Rachel Benn

Reiki misses out on X-Factor finals Raglan’s teenage hope in TV3’s talent show, X-Factor NZ, is determined to come back with a bang after missing out on being one of the 12 finalists. In the third selection round, Reiki Ruawai, 15, was eliminated from the boys section by judge, UK singer Natalia Kills. Benny Tipene, the 2013 X-Factor NZ runnerup, helped with the selection process. In the programme, which aired on Monday night, Reiki said he never expected to make it as far as he did. Natalia commented that he was “very talented; knows a lot about music; beautiful to look at”, and later said she had high hopes for him. However, like the other three judges, Natalia could only pick three of her six hopefuls to go through to the live final shows and Reiki was not chosen.

“It’s pretty hard,” Reiki said afterwards. “I’m just going to work hard, do what I do and just come back with a bang.” The episode, in which Reiki wears a top from Raglan-based clothing label Bad Things, was filmed at a luxurious west Auckland mansion overlooking Manakau Harbour. New Zealand Herald entertainment writer Lydia Jenkins revealed that no-one on the programme actually stayed at the clifftop mansion. “.. the young guys who have made it this far, and are now in Natalia Kills' team, are actually still staying at the SkyCity Hotel in town, and Kills and guest mentor Benny Tipene are also simply coming out to the house to film their segments,” she said in a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the filming of the episode. Meanwhile, Reiki was back at school, Hamilton Boys’ High School. Rachel Benn

Tourist article casts Raglan as top destination

Waikato District Council issuing fire permit again Waikato District Council will be issuing fire permits, but only on a case by case basis.

“If it wasn’t for the Deviation, a series of rolling hills and hair pin bends, I reckon the population of Raglan would be closer to 10,000 than the 3000 residents who occupy this Waikato West Coast surfing mecca.” So says Kiwi writer and photographer Steve Hale in a five-page article on Raglan in the latest issue of NZTODAY, touted as New Zealand’s top selling domestic travel publication. During a brief visit to the town Steve whipped around most of the sights, starting with the Bridal Veil Falls – which he said were “a mandatory excursion” - and finishing with the Raglan wharf. Steve and his family spent two enjoyable nights at the Raglan Kopua Holiday Park, and was enthusiastic about the whole domain area, including the playgrounds, BMX track and fitness course. “It was great to see families and people of all ages enjoying the facilities and communal outdoor space. The best things in New Zealand have always been, and still are I’m proud to say.... Free for all to use.” He was also very complimentary about the town itself. “Being able to spend a lazy Saturday exploring Raglan was an enjoyable exercise. The town possesses a rustic and creative feel. An

Even though the district has had some rain, the ground and grass are still extremely dry and a fire risk.

Areas in the west of the district and the Mangatawhiri swamp area remain in a prohibited status due to the very dry peat. For information on how to apply for a fire permit, visit www. waikatodistrict.govt.nz/Services/ Rural-fires.aspx or call 0800 492 452

Area Fishing Report: by the Raglan Wharf Seagull

Currently there are plenty of fish off our coast from flounder to marlin. One of the images used in the publication eclectic mix of artisans, eateries and eclectic retailers. There is something to suit all tastes and budgets.” The article is filled with photographs of the places Steve went, the things he saw and the people he met along the way, including Martin the Pirate in Volcom Lane, Stan Grimes from Raglan Seafood’s takeaway joint (“a dead ringer for Gordon Ramsay”) and Wahine Moe owner Charlie Young. “In many ways Charlie Young represents everything that is great about Raglan. Down-to-earth, great fun, innovative and environmentally sound. He really should be mayor,” he commented. Steve also gave Raglan businesses a good plug, including Rob and Mary

Clark’s holiday park, Raglan Roast, Raglan Kayaks, Wild Coast Ruapuke Horse Adventures, Xtreme Zero Waste, Raglan Seafood, Wahine Moe and Raglan Surf Emporium. JC, from Raglan Surf Emporium commented in the article: “It’s a unique spot we have here, a bit like Byron Bay, very creative. We’ve traded the faster paced life of Sydney for settling here. The weather may come and go but you won’t find a better place to live than Raglan.” Steve finished at the wharf, talking with Raglan Seafood owner Mark Mathers about the 300 tonnes of fish the business processed, marketed and sold each year. Not one bad word was said about Raglan. Rachel Benn

Sea conditions for fishing have been perfect day after day. There are mahimahi and tuna from 30m, plus many bait fish workups and fat gannets just sitting on the water. Bait fish are literally everywhere you go, saury to small whitebait. The kahawai are full of them. Sea temperatures are still close to 23 degrees. Plenty of kingfish around this year. 21 and 23 and other rocky knolls are well populated with rat kings with the bigger ones below ready to be jigged. We are still plagued when bottom fishing in the shallows by rat kings taking cut baits and chasing up every fish we catch. There are plenty of snapper, gurnard, kahawai and trevally to be taken. Our limit is usually caught within two hours, and the bin full because of the kahawai size and numbers. Plus more bait caught for the next few fishing trips - those slimy mackerel coming in two at a time. “Cutting fish takes longer than catching fish.” Snapper are still on biscuits up North in the shallows, plus a few with worm dirt and baby flounder in their guts. Crayfish in numbers are still on the reefs. The marlin were late arriving, but basically every day there are reports of hook ups or fish to be weighed. They are in close to out wide.

Spot a Maui Dolphin around Raglan With less than 55 Maui dolphins left every sighting helps us protect them. There are now less than 20 breeding females. The Whaingaroa Environment Centre has hidden 20 female Maui Dolphins around Raglan town in the CBD. The dolphins will be hiding in local shops and sneaky spots, each one has a word written on. Keep an eye out for the rounded fins of our smallest marine mammals and if you see one write down the word on the dolphin. Pick up an entry form from the Whaingaroa Environment Centre or the Information Centre. Spot all 20, write down the 20 words and you'll be in the running for our grand prize. Winners announced in next weeks Chronicle. WEC

Even the harbour has seen some day’s real big workups of bait fish. And with them close to a hundred terns and gulls working them, along with kahawai and big kingfish. There are plenty of flounder and mullet around at present. Plenty of lights out spearing flounder in our Bays as our evenings has been so calm. A tip for washing fishing clothes. Always wash in ample cold water. Warm hot water cooks the smell into the clothes. Simrad: All the signs are up for the Waikato Sports Fishing Club Simrad One Base. March 19,20,21st at the Raglan Club Inc Bow Street. Registrations are from 5.00pm on the 18th with the Tournament briefing at 7.00pm. New moon is that Friday 20th, great as the fish will be on the bite. Large tides to 3.7m over those days. Smokem Raglan returns on Easter Sunday 5th April at the Raglan Club Inc. Our annual smoked fish competition. Free to enter, smoked fish to be judged is submitted between 4.00pm and 5.30pm. Judging commences at 6.00pm. $500.00 in prizes and trophies to be won, with fish tasting afterwards. So let’s hope for the great weather and fishing to continue. Tight lines, play it safe and see you all at the Simrad prizegiving.

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Night of music and fun planned Karioi Maunga ki te Moana project he dream to restore seabirds to Karioi to aid new bike trail. T Maunga came one step closer with a

fter almost a year of fundraising, the Raglan Ocean Trails Mountain Bike Park Project is due to kick off early in April 2015. The $56,000 project driven by the Raglan Mountain Bike Club will initially create 4km of family friendly cycling trails with the potential of extending the network to 10km of biking fun. These trails will become a major asset for Raglan and hopefully inspire people of all ages to take up cycling/ mountain biking and encourage them to lead a healthy lifestyle. The Raglan Mountain Bike Club has received grants and donations to help them finance this project but is just $5,000 short of achieving the project fund total. So the RMB Club is calling out the community to support a fundraising event at Rockit on the 28th March to help overcome this last hurdle or even exceed the required amount as more funding means more trails. Local bands, Heavy Lounge Suite and Mighty Mighty will be providing entertainment for the evening while Chris Leuthart will be auctioning off the many

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generous prizes donated by local business. Mark Kington, better known locally as The Karioi – Maunga ki te Moana project is run Fanga is very excited about the evening as as a partnership between Community Conservation it has been nearly five years since the Heavy Trust A Rocha Aoteaora New Zealand, Whaingaroa Lounge Suite last played in Raglan. “The Environment Centre, members of the local hapu, night will be about having fun, getting your the Whaingaroa community and volunteers. It also groove on and of course helping a great local receives funding and support from the Department cause” said Mark last week, “and of course of Conservation and Waikato Regional Council. don’t forget to put your glad rags on!” The Project Manager, Kristel van Houte says the HLS are renowned for their dapper attire and next three years are going to be immensely exciting great stage set up while funk band Might with the current trapping network expanding from Mighty will also be out to impress as they its current coverage of 130 hectares to more than intend to record footage of the evening. The 1,800 hectares. five piece band first got together two years “In the past, Karioi was inundated with ago through their love of playing funk and seabirds and native wildlife but predators such as is looking forward to their first gig at Rockit. stoats, rats, possums and feral cats have had a huge Tickets for the event go on sale this Friday impact on eggs, young chicks and nesting birds. and can be purchased for $25 at the Raglan Only a small population of seabirds remain – the Library, Rockit Café and the Information   Centre (Cash only Purchases please). Limited  tickets are available so get in quick to ensure you don’t miss a great night out! The Raglan Mountain Bike Club would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has donated items for auction or has supported this event in any way. M Meenagh.

grey faced petrel, also known as Oi.” Kristel says it’s an amazing sight to behold when Oi, arrive at dusk on a cold, stormy winter night to roost and breed on the coastal cliffs around Mount Karioi. To help protect these birds, project partners will cut up to 40 km of new tracks and deploy up to 500 stoat traps across the mountain. “The project will continue to rely on volunteers to help with predator control on Karioi and we’ll keep working in partnership with local landowners to do predator control on private land around the mountain.” This week – on Saturday 14th March the “Walk around the Mountain for the Mountain” sponsored by Ray White will raise further funds for the project and anyone that would like to donate or support the walkers can make a donation by contacting us. For more information or to register your interest to volunteer either regularly or occasionally please contact Bexi on 021 1634644 or email wordsbybexi@gmail.com.

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Boaties lucky to have local tutor Everyone who owns and operates a boat is responsible for the safety of all on board. Whether you are new to boating or have had years of experience, you should consider enrolling on a Coastguard Boating Education course tutored by Viv Regnier. Viv teaches the Day Skipper, Boatmaster and Maritime VHF/MROC Operator at the Raglan Coastguard. With numerous years of boating experience including Marine Search and Rescue, in addition to her background in primary and secondary school teaching, Viv is highly qualified to tutor these courses. The Day Skipper course (a fifteen hour course) is an introductory course for all members of the family or crew and applies to a wide range of vessels including yachts, launches, powerboats, jet skis, sea kayaks, and waka. Graduates of the Day Skipper course are eligible for NZQA level 2 unit standard credits. Viv is running two Day Skipper courses this year – one on the weekend of the 28/29th March, and one on the 15/16th August. Viv tutors a 30 hour Boatmaster course from 7th May, and two VHF courses on the 18th of April and the 30th of May. The Boatmaster course is a comprehensive course for boaties

with some existing knowledge and experience. M o d u l e s covered include navigation, compass, & chart work, rules of the road at sea, tides & weather and boat handling, and graduates  are eligible to be Viv Regnier awarded NZQA level 3 unit standard credits. The maritime VHF radio allows you to communicate distress immediately, have continuous contact with search and rescue nationwide and to hear other boaties in distress. A Maritime VHF radio operator’s qualification is a legal requirement for all users of a maritime VHF radio. This qualification is also NZQA accredited. Enrolments are being taken now for all of the above courses with course dates and pricing listed on the website, so don’t miss the boat. Book online at www.boatingeducation.org. nz/courses or call Sue Tucker 0800 40 80 90.

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I moved to Raglan just over 2 years ago. I got a job at CBM (Children's Bible Ministries), which is Camp Raglan at Whale Bay. I gave my heart to Jesus as a child at those camps. From age 8, I went to every camp during the school holidays. I didn't have an easy childhood, as I was from a broken home, and I stuttered. Life was sometimes lonely, as I endured endless teasing as a child. My faith and love for the Lord is what gave me the strength to keep going, as I knew I was totally loved and accepted by Jesus. Every camp, I learnt more and more about Jesus, and how He could help me in every situation I encountered. Camp Raglan played a vital part in who I am today. They were always there

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If you have questions about God, or want to know more about this story, contact: Vision Church Ps Andrew Roughton 825 6563, Union Church Ps Doug Stephenson 825 8276, Surfside Church Ps Roger Peart 825 5199, Anglican Church Jan Mitchell 825 5122

This is a paid feature from combined churches in Raglan. The opinions and views expressed are those of the individuals and do not necessarily represent the views of the editors or publishers of the Chronicle

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                         

  

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               

  

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      

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     

    

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             

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              

              

    

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   

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AUTOMOTIVE

DRAINAGE/EXCAVATION

ELECTRICIANS

LAWNS / LANDSCAPING

ELECTRICIANS

MARINE

ROB POOLTON LTD

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EXCAVATOR & TRUCK HIRE LOW LOADER TRANSPORTER AVAILABLE FULL RANGE OF EXCAVATION SERVICES LANDSCAPING SITE WORKS FARM DRAINAGE RETAINING WALLS SUPPLIER OF PADDOCK ROCKS “Locally owned and operated” PH: Rob - 07 825 6828 or 021 957 745 or raglandiggers@clearnet.co.nz

ARBORIST

Stefan Frew stefan@liveelectrical.co.nz 022 676 3081

BUILDERS

Commercial Residential Rural / Farming

ELECTRICIANS

MINISKIPS RECYLCING AND RUBBISH REMOVAL MADE EASY BIG BINS FOR BIG JOBS

Miniskips

2.5m3³to 4.5m3³Capacity www.xtremewaste.org.nz House & Garage Clean-Outs • Renovation & Building Sites

ENGINEERING raglanelectrical@rocketmail.com

07 825 6509 027 208 6742 PLUMBING

CONCRETE SERVICES

FENCING

ELECTRICIANS

COURIERS/PARCELS

LAWNS / LANDSCAPING

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE HARDIES HOUSE & GARDEN

• PLUMBING SUPPLIES • BUILDING SUPPLIES • HOME APPLIANCES • LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED • TOTALLY INDEPENDENT

RAGLAN TO HAMILTON THREE TIMES DAILY

• Qualified builder • Landscaping • Lawn Mowing • Garden Care • Chainsaw Work

“I CAN DELIVER YOUR PARCELS ANYWHERE IN NEW ZEALAND WITH TRACK & TRACE!”

Nick & Kerin Hardie: 07 825 6886 / 027 425 6886 hardiehomes@xtra.co.nz

‘CHILLED SERVICE NOW AVAILABLE’

PH Pete: 0274 302 890

ROOFING

DRAINAGE/EXCAVATION

AL DRAINAGE CENTR AND PLUMBING LTD Covering all aspects of Drainage and Plumbing Digger Work Water Mains Digger Hire Available Ph Dean 027 482 3130 or 07 825 8132 central-drainage@hotmail.com

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• Chipper/ Shredder • Water Blasting • Painting • Decorating • Carpet Cleaning

For advertising inquiries: Contact the Raglan Chronicle on 07 825 7076 or email us at: info@raglanchronicle.co.nz

Public Notice

MON @ THE RAGLAN CLUB. 500 cards, 1pm. WEDS @ BANTEAY SREY RESTAURANT Knitting Circle from 9.30am. All welcome B U D G E T ASSISTANCE @ Raglan Community House. Phone 825 8142 for an appointment. Become a Budget Service client and be eligible for a Bargain Basement 50% off clothing voucher. R A G L A N RAMBLERS WED 18 MAR: 9am at carpark next to fire station: Schnackenberg Bay bring lunch SIMRAD RAGLAN ONE BASE Fishing To u r n a m e n t . March 19-21 2015. Registration and briefing 5pm wed 18th March. Great prizes up for grabs. Enquiries to Raglan Club Inc. WED @ RAGLAN CLUB, Fun Quiz 6:45pm. D O T E R R A ESSENTIAL OILS (CPTG GRADE) share and sample the range this Saturday 14th Mar @ 7a East St. 1.30pm, Go in the draw to win an Aroma Touch! All welcome ph 027 857 8841 for info.

For Sale

Flowers

Lilypot Florist * Fresh flowers * Send flowers * Potted plants

07 825 6847

2 Wallis Street

www.lilypotflorist.co.nz

In My Good Books Quality 2nd hand books Open Thurs - Sun from 10am 2 Wallis St Books wanted.

Autumn Denim … we can get back into it Best fits & quality from Neuw, Rollas, & Dr Denim for the guys and girls !! + sooo many good knits instore! .. c u soon The Corner Store &

F I R E W O O D MANUKA Dry $110m3 Ring 825 0522. F I R E W O O D MANUKA DRY $120 m3 delivered. Ph 027 362 6004 or 027 361 9022 RAGLAN GOLF CLUB FIREWOOD SALES: Dry, shed stored split pine firewood sales have recommenced. $80 per cub. metre delivered in Raglan, extra out of town. Ph: Garry on 825 6875.

60S FRIENDSHIP GROUP – Last Wednesday of every month, 11am Raglan Club, enquiries welcome ph 825 0488 Geoff. Enjoy the Luck of the Irish and celebrate St Paddy’s Day Tuesday 17 March Raglan Club All Welcome Irish Stew and Irish Cake, Music Prizes for best dressed Leprechaun Meal served from 5.30 - 7 pm

MOVIES at the Old School

Force Majeure

PG Coarse Language. 118mins 2014. English/French /Swedish with subtitles

A Swedish family travels to the Alps for some skiing. During lunch at a mountain restaurant, an avalanche changes everything. NZ Herald 4 stars 'Highly recommended' Cannes Festival Winner: Un Certain Regard Prize Sat 14 Mar 8.00pm Sun 15 Mar 4.30pm Reserves ph 825 0023

www.raglanartscentre.co.nz

Antiques, crystals, art, Collectables, chimes, Jewellery, tribal art….

SATURDAY SAT & SUN Outside The Herbal Dispensary 6 Wallis St

Garage Sale

SAT 14 MARCH, 8.3012, 32 Government Road, house sold. buy furniture to fishing rods! Heaps of choice. Bargains.

Wanted

PIANO FREE o.n.o, Brayden (10) wants to learn piano –neighbours and noise control have been notified. Please ph Jennifer 825 7865.

To Let

VERY TIDY 1 BDRM furnished upstairs unit. Sunny balcony with great seaviews, a short walk to shops, $200pw+power ph 02102354943.

Commercial To Let RETAIL SHOP SPACE FOR LEASE Downtown CBD, Prime location, High foot traffic Ph 021-363465

SELF STORAGE

Contact Ray & Sheryl Ker

4005 SH23, Raglan Ph: (07) 825 6560 Mob: 027 2022 575 info@raglanstorage.co.nz

FRI 13 MAR @ YOT CLUB, resident djs free entry SAT 14 MAR @ YOT CLUB, The Brown brothers, free before 10 pm SUN 15 MAR @ YOT CLUB: Raglan Sunday sessions Outside till 10 , inside after YOT CLUB Open wed/thurs

Courses, classes & workshops

A G L O W : FELLOWSHIP Meeting; 3rd Tues, March 17th. Open Invitation to men & women in Raglan for Coffee, Conversation & Connect with old & new in The Name of Jesus Christ; 10am@ Raglan House MAINLY MUSIC for preschoolers. Every Monday & Wednesday 9:30am @ Te Uku Church Hall $3 per family. All welcome. Ph Surfside 825 5199 for more details.

Services Offered HANDYMAN ROSS. Chimney sweeping wood burner repairs. Building maintenance, repairs and construction. ph 825 8695 mobile 021 171 0762 E L E C T R O MECHANICAL REPAIRS, appliances, small engines, electric machines, audio equipment. Free quote call Chris 022 1760848

For Hire

BOUNCY CASTLE for hire, great entertainment for the kids. Call Vicki 8257575.

Situations Vacant

R E C E P T I O N , HOUSEKEEPING & gardening position” At a small boutique motel beside the water in Raglan. This is a part time position, with 1 weekend day of work needed, along with 3 weekday afternoons. Please apply by sending your C.V to dominiquedevine9@ gmail.com

RAGLAN GYM CLASSSES Mon: Spin 6pm, Tues: Spin 8.10am & Yoga 9.15am & Pump 6pm. Wed: Pump 9.15am & Yoga 6pm. Thurs: Pump 6am & Spin 6pm. Fri: Spin 8.10am & Yoga 9.15am. 48 Bow St (2 min walk up the Rd frm Raglan Gym) PH 027 294 6949 for more info.

Situations Vacant

ARE YOU A PASSIONATE INFANT TEACHER? We are a small family friendly centre that celebrates our small group sizes and ratios. We are looking for a qualified registered teacher to join our enthusiastic team. Applicants must have a positive can do attitude, be resourceful and be an experienced team player. Our team will be working towards incorporating Emmi Pikler and primary caregiving philosophies into our curriculum. The successful applicant will have a love for our natural setting and environment and will be committed to their role. Please email your C.V to claudia@ letsgrow.net.nz or post to P.O box 24 Raglan

RAGLAN JUNIOR RUGBY CLUB - 2015 Weigh-In: Weigh-In will be held at the Raglan Rugby Clubrooms on: Saturday 14th March from 10am-1pm. ID essential, either a copy of Birth Certificate or Passport THE RAGLAN H O R T I C U LT U R A L SOCIETY will meet on the 17th March for our AGM and normal meeting.We invite our members to wear something green to celebrate St Patrick’s Day.We intend to further explore our Ancestry roots instead of a speaker.Interest Table: A sampler.Floral Art: A seaside arrangement. We hope to have daffodils for sale.Don’t forget about our Day Out on the 24th March. We will need to know numbers for the day. New members are always most welcome.

Public Notices

Liz Pownall won the $1000 mountainbike donated by Cyclery Raglan

Thank you Maui Dolphin Day and Xtreme Recycled Raft Race supporters!

COWSPIRACY: THE SUSTAINABILITY SECRET Film Screening 12 March, 8pm, doors open 7:30pm, $10 entry Old School Arts Centre, Refreshments available for purchase. Sponsored by Peggy Oki, Origami Whales Project Founder & Director, Let’s Face it Visual Petition campaign coordinator

RUAPUKE MOTOR CAMP

• Peace and tranquility • Surfing, fishing, bush walks • Cabins, powered sites, tent sites PH 07 8256800

celebrations at Blacksands, Tues 17 Mar, 7pm - 11pm Irish food, drinks and live music!

Public Notice FREE CONFIDENTIAL C O U N S E L I N G SERVICE for women & girls who have experienced traumatic situations. Available Tuesdays @ Raglan House , 45 Bow St. Call 078394433 or 8258142 for appointments.

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RAGLAN REAL ESTATE Open Homes Saturday 2pm - 9c East Street

Raglan Real Estate Ltd Licenced (REAA 2008)

AUCTION Fri 3rd February 2012 - 6pm Ray White Office, 21 Bow St, Raglan NEW BEGINNINGS

Sunday 2pm - 69d Otonga Valley Rd

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY

DON’T FORGET!! AUCTION THURSDAY 12TH MARCH 2015 – 6PM, RAY WHITE OFFICE Solid brick 3 brm family home in rural setting

• 2 Storey House In 2 Legal Flats

Office & rumpus, single garage, internal access

• 2 Brm Flat Upstairs / 3 Brm Flat Downstairs • Panoramic Harbour & Mountain Views

Plumbed shed (potential ancillary unit), well planted garden

• 2 Acre + Lifestyle Block – Prime Location • Single Garage & Storage Shed

3973m² fenced & ready for a new family Prior Auction offers considered.

ID#RAG20938

Prior Auction offers considered. OPEN

OPEN HOME Saturday 11am 297 Te Papatapu Road

ID#RAG20952

TOP SHELF PROPERTY

STEP INTO THE MARKET

Stylishly redecorated this tidy little home has all you need. With two bedrooms inside the house and an additional room outside you will enjoy the open plan living and fully fenced section. Relax on the lovely decking while enjoying the easy care section. Ideal opportunity for you to enter the fastgrowing market in Raglan! Prior Auction offers considered. OPEN HOME

Fabulous family living / Easy care garden

AUCTION 12.3.15: 78F Greenslade Rd 3 dble brms + office, entertainers kitchen Sun drenched open plan living & decks Large paved entertainment area Double garaging with internal access Prior Auction offers considered

RAG#20923

ID#RAG20964

Saturday 1pm 23a Violet Street

AUCTION 12.3.15: 15 Tutchen Ave

Saturday 1pm 10 Violet Street

Saturday 2pm 55 Government Road

OPEN HOME

ID#RAG22170 OPEN2VIEW.COM ID#332102 ID#RAG20886

OCEAN RETREAT BUSH BABY

Sunday 1pm 1 Seabreeze Way

• 2 homes on 1 freehold title 2 houses, 2 incomes – 2 two bedroom houses Income opportunity here Superbly located – sea views, easy walk to town and harbour Ideal accommodation investment – live in one, rent out the other! Prior Auction offers considered.

Julie Hanna 027 441 8964 Blair HannaOPEN 021 0200 8282 HOME

OPEN HOME

ID#RAG20933

150 Whaanga Road

Sunday 2pm 16 Stewart Street

FIN

AUCTION THIS SATURDAY!! 5AUCTION o’clock Saturday 21st January, Ray White 12.3.15: 2 Opotoru RdOffice. Be There!!!

TIC

RAGLAN RUSTIC REAL ESTATE

AUCTION 12.3.15: 40a Cross St

Board and batten rustic house plus a separate large barn with adjoining carport - ideal as a workshop/ studio. The main house has one large bedroom which could be converted into two; plus one single bedroom/ office area. Huge potential for improvement. 7253m² section Established orchard and extensively planted. Listen to the sound of the surf - Very close access to beach and surf, only minutes to Raglan town. Prior Auction Offers considered. Phone now for an appointment to view.

ID#RAG20984

SUNSHINE & SEA VIEWS • If beautiful views are what you are after then you will want to view this sunny north facing house • This weatherboard home overlooks the Raglan township and inner harbour • Featuring a new roof, a newly painted exterior, timber flooring • Situated on 655m2 section. • Close walking distance to town, school and bus route • An ideal character home Prior auction offers considered.

ID#RAG22201 OPEN2VIEW.COM ID#315607 Graham Rope 021 222 7427 AMAZING MOUNTAIN VIEWS $519,000 – 7a East St

• Positioned on an elevated section • Just completed home showcases a breath taking panoramic view, stretching from Mt Karioi to the Kaitoke inlet. • Close to town, shops and public transport.

ID#RAG22233

Graham Rope 021 222 7427 View open home Sun 12pm or by appointment

OPEN HOMES Saturday 12pm – 12 Smith St

ID#RAG22151 OPEN2VIEW.COM ID#332103 Julie Hanna 027 441 8964 Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282 THE ONE YOU HAVE WAITED FOR $495,000 - 47 Norrie Ave 2

Yes! If your desire is ‘character’ plus expansive water views and potential income or extra room for the family – this is it!!! This character cottage is immaculate and boasts it all. • Separate sleep out • Water views to the front and rear of property • Walk to town • Situated on easy care 568m2 site

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ID#RAG22167

Julie Hanna 027 441 8964 Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282

Sunday 11am –11b Government Rd Sunday 12pm – 7a East St Sunday 2pm – 53 Cliff St

21 Bow St, Raglan Phone: 07 825 8669 Fax: 07 825 7410 Website: www.rwraglan.co.nz Email: raglan.nz@raywhite.com 12 RAGLAN Chronicle

• A fantastic opportunity for a smart investor or family wanting space, to secure this large sun drenched home • Upstairs: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and spacious kitchen with defined living areas • Downstairs: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom plus double garage with an extra storage room • Potential to develop into 2 separate flats is very real • Close to the water and with views this is worth a look and vendors want this sold!!! Prior Auction offers considered.

14th & 15th March

AUCTION 12.3.15: 14 Norrie Ave

LOCATION IN LORENZEN

D SOL

this weekend

ID#RAG22191 OPEN2VIEW ID#318238 Julie Hanna 027 441 8964 Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282

Julie Hanna 027 441 8964 Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282

• When location counts this property is a must view • Only a few minutes’ walk into town and opposite the sport grounds • A Perfect family home or Stylish beach bach • Low maintenance easy care section. Prior Auction offers considered.

• Large 2 level family home • Native timber flooring, private Phone now for deck an appointment to view 448 Wainui Road • Stunning views of the estuary Website: www.rwraglan.co.nz Email: raglan.nz@raywhite.com and Raglan harbour bridge • Short walk to the beach Prior Auction offers considered. ID#RAG22156

AUCTION 12.3.15: 61b Lorenzen Bay Rd

LOCATION SIZE & VALUE

LOCATION IS EVERYTHING

21 Bow St, Raglan Phone: 07 825 8669 Fax: 07 825 7410

ID#RAG22217 Julie Hanna 027 441 8964 Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282

TOO GOOD TO MISS!

A slice of Raglan’s best real estate nestled into native bush surrounds near Whale Bay. Master bedroom has its own private decking and huge views. 2nd room/ storage/ laundry/ studio. Open plan living with cosy wood burner with wet back & sun drenched decking enjoying gorgeous ocean and bush views. Hide away, holiday ambiance. Situated on 1258m². Sunday 1pm

• Two homes one title on 809m2 site • Main house: 4 bedrooms, open plan living with doors that open out on to a large deck, views of the estuary and Mt Karioi. Lock up garage. • Self-contained 1 bedroom cottage at the rear of the property, fenced and private, carport. • Situated in fantastic quiet cul-de-sac location with close access to the walking track around the estuary, close walk to town and school. Prior Auction offers considered.

WATER & MOUNTAIN

DOUBLE FEATURE

Saturday 1pm 6 Violet Street

If you’re after seaside retreat we’ve SIZE IS NOT Aa PROBLEM found it! • Beautifully positioned home in beautiful tropical setting ID#RAG20907 OPEN HOME • Walking access to harbour MAKE ME YOUR OWN – • OfficeI’M RATHER SPECIAL!! • Mezzanine floor in garage Prior AuctionOPEN offers considered. HOME

ID#RAG20965

A RAGLAN JEWEL

OPEN HOME

WOODEN IT BE NICE

ID#RAG20963

HOME

Saturday 12pm 335 Wainui Road