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13th March 2014 - Issue #384
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WAITETUNA GRAZING/CROPPING Valley Rd - 69d Otonga21 AUCTION Fri 3rd February 2012324 - Fri 6pm 3rd Ray February White Office, - 6pm 21 Bow Ray St,White Raglan Office, Bow St, Raglan NEWAUCTION LISTING: Waitetuna Valley 2012 Rd By Negotiation NEW BEGINNINGS Solid brick 3 brm family home in rural setting Office & rumpus, single garage, internal access Plumbed shed (potential ancillary unit), well planted garden 3973m² fenced & ready for a new family Prior Auction offers considered.
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TOP SHELF PROPERTY Fabulous family living / Easy care garden
Phone: Richard Thomson - +027 294 8625 3 dble brms office, entertainers kitchen Sun drenched open plan living & decks
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hill. 9 ha approx native bush, 69House ha Inapprox • 2 Storey 2 Legal Flats • 2 Storey House In 2 Legal Flats NEW• 2SERVICES! - VAN DELIVERIES Office & rumpus, single garage, • 2 Brm Flat Upstairs / 3 Brm Flat Downstairs Brm Flat Upstairs / 3 Brm Flat Downstairs pine. internal access • Panoramic Harbour Departing Returning/Arriving • Panoramic Harbour & Mountain Views & Mountain Views Well presented Plumbed·shed (potential ancillary unit), 4 bedroom home with amazMorning: 8.00am 11.00am • 2 Acre + Lifestyle Block – Prime Location • 2 Acre + Lifestyle Block – Prime Location well planted garden Afternoon: 1.30pm 4.30pm ing views of the farm and surrounding land. • Single Garage & Storage Shed • Single Garage & Storage Shed 3973m² fenced & ready for a new family Tennis court and huge decking. Prior Auction offers Prior Auction offers Prior Auction offers Local Business Serving Raglan District Since 1996 considered. considered. HOME water,considered. OPEN HOME OPEN HOME · FarmOPEN has excellent woolshed, cattle Saturday 11am Saturday 12pm Saturday 12pm ID#RAG20938 ID#RAG20952 ID#RAG20952 297 Te Papatapu 335 Wainui Road 335 Wainui Road yards and 3 hayRoadbarns. · 3km to Waitetuna primarySTEP school. TOP SHELF PROPERTY INTO THE MARKET STEP INTO THE MARKET Stylishly redecorated this tidy little home has · CVliving$3,000,000 offersredecorated near this CVtidy little home has Fabulous family / Easy care garden- wanting Stylishly all you need. With two bedrooms inside the all you need. With two bedrooms inside the 3 dble brms + office, entertainers kitchen house and an additional room outside you house and an additional room outside you ID#RAG21859 will enjoy the open plan living and fully fenced will enjoy the open plan living and fully fenced Solid brick 3 brm family home in rural setting
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Banteay Srey Cambodian Restaurant. Dine in or takeaway. 23 Bow Street........825 0952
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and then more writing is done, and we kind of like the direction each new song takes, and now Naomi Tuao we have a collection of songs on the shelf...so we are going through a "selection phase" to choose the new tunes for the new album "Rock My Soul". Hopefully we can release it before we go to Europe then come back and tour NZ. What song never fails to get you on the dance floor? Could you be loved (Bob Marley) or Whole lotta love (Led Zeppelin). Best piece of advice ever given? "Always communicate and resolve an issue with your partner, always, always communicate, then resolve it." My mum said that to me when I was 16. I think it works. Best travelling experience? I love to travel......hmm there have been many great memories, travelling with Bri and the kids always, and travelling with the CSR whanau, and of course when me and Bri travelled round Aotearoa and Aussie for about 4 years in the nineties. Four dream dinner party guests, living or dead? My dad, my sister Maryann and Bri. If money were no object what frivilous non essential would you buy for yourself? I dont know about frivlious but if I had no problem with money I would buy Monsanto and close the cooporation down. In another life what career would you have? Green medicine healer. Best talent to come out of NZ lately? Music talent?.....Te Omeka Perkins, House of Shem. He's got some killa new tunes. Where can we hear you play next? http://www.weathermap.co.nz/?p=ragla In Raglan?....Hoping to do a gig in winter before we go overseas. Our next tour is in April/May in Aussie around the east coast.
Meet the Muso:
A series of Q & A’s with our local musicians
This week we talk to Naomi Tuao of Cornerstone Roots. Jo’s Takeaways. Te Kopua Domain......................................................825 8761 How did Cornerstone Roots originate? As a band? The Raglan Musicians club, where Bri and I met Boyd Dixon. Were you involved in other bands before Cornerstone? Marlin Cafe & Grill. Dine in. On the Wharf...........................................825 0010 Yip, in Hamilton and Sydney. Do you come from musical familes? My dad played guitar and bass guitar and was a singer, my mum plays piano, and my sisters also play piano. Bri's mum was a singer, and his sister The Shack. Dine in or Takeaway. 19 Bow Street..................................825 0027 Chanel is a singer and involved in Kapa Haka. What instrument did you first play and when? I played recorder when I was 7 and started piano when I was 8. The Raglan Club. Dine in or Takeaway. 22-24 Bow Street.................. 825 8278 What in your memory is your best gig ever? There's been some special gigs and its hard to pinpoint one......well I havent found any tour or gig that could Shane Ardern MP compare with the Dub Conspiracy Tour TARANAKI-KING COUNTRY in Australia, gigs in Sydney, Brisbane, Byron Bay and Melbourne, with line up of Freddies, Salmonella Dub, Black Seeds, Trinity Roots, KORA, CSR, Sunshine Sound System and Mighty Electorate office: Asterix. With 70 people on the road, 25 Roche Street, Te Awamutu it was extremely hilarious and chaotic p 07 825 0263 (Freephone) at all times! Also maybe in Slovakia e ShaneArdernMP@xtra.co.nz where we had some Slovakian MCs get up on stage with us at the Bratislava Reggae Festival, and our Summer Tour www.national.org.nz 2014 was a goodie, particularly Prana. Tell us about your European tour? We are planning a tour to Europe in July/August 2014, and contracting the tour at present. We will base ourselves in Germany for a couple of months and go to festivals in the surrounding countries.We will also be releasing new music while we are there. What music are you working on WeatherMap - New Zealand weather now? forecasts Our 4th album, which has been in the making for a couple of years now, and Bri has been releasing singles off it
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Unsung hero made elderly folks’mealtimes fun for three decades
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etty Sutton – a Raglan resident of 66 years – reckons she made her own fun during three decades of delivering Meals on Wheels around town. She’d crack a joke and bring her sometimes naughty sense of humour to the job, and is unconcerned at getting nothing more out of the volunteer role than appreciation from the elderly folk she’s visited over the years. “I enjoyed it,” she told the Chronicle last week of her regular Monday routine up until last September, when a malignant lump needing medical attention put an end to things. Getting out and meeting people – and knowing she was doing a good deed – brought satisfaction enough, says Betty, who’s soon to become an octogenarian herself. For the past five years or so Betty’s done the job with close friend and neighbour Marge Norton who, now 83, has given a good 18 years’ service delivering Meals on Wheels. They shared a car, adds Betty. “I was the runner, Marge did the driving.” Every Monday morning at 11.30 the pair would head up to Raglan Trust Hospital and Rest Home to pick up and deliver the lunchtime meals around town. The farthest they went was out to the spaceship house at Ocean Beach where late sea captain Peter Farrell lived. His meals were one of half a dozen or so delivered daily in recent times to housebound locals unable – through illness or old age – to cook for themselves. There can be up to nine deliveries at any one time, says Betty, or as few as two. But back when she started in 1983 volunteers would deliver 28-30 meals each day, she recalls, all prepared and despatched from the trust hospital as they are today. “It’s a good service.”
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Good Samaritans: Betty Sutton, left, and Marge Norton reminisce in Betty's John Street garden. While Betty’s no attention-seeker, she is proud of an award she received unexpectedly six years ago for “faithful service” to St Peter’s Anglican Church from then Bishop of Waikato David Moxon. The letter of recognition – which Betty has had framed – commends her “for all you have done for this parish” over the years. Just a short walk from her home unit on John Street, the small stucco building she calls “my church” is where Betty was married, confirmed, had her kids baptised and was generally recognised for doing things “correctly”. She came to town as a young teen with
Katipo: New shop name has bite
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her parents and four siblings. The family settled in Point Street, where Betty was to stay for 51 years. She has fond memories during that time of doing a postie run on a push-bike, cycling Raglan’s hills on gravel roads. “It was a good run,” she says. “And I’ve still got my whistle.” Betty’s still active and loves getting out in the garden. She and Marge reckon there’s no place like Raglan with its great community spirit. “Wouldn’t want to live anywhere else,” they chime after posing in Betty’s garden for a Chronicle photo. Edith Symes
Waikato district invited to give feedback on proposed changes to speed limits
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Angela Massey and guests at her red carpet event
F then last week local teacher-turnedirst she created a web of intrigue,
trader Angela Massey revealed in flamboyant fashion the new name of her shop downtown as Katipo.
“It’s the red back spider native to New Zealand,” she explained on Facebook the day after her red carpet event in Volcom Lane to mark the rebranding of the former
Husk shop. “The colours for my shop are RED, black and white,” she added. Various possible names had been bandied about on Facebook but in the end Angela went with something reflecting the fact the shop – which has been closed most of this week for repainting and restocking – will be specialising in quality New Zealand merchandise when it reopens this weekend. Edith Symes
Council has received 16 proposed amendments to the current bylaw and will now undertake a 20-working day public consultation beginning Monday 24 February. Detailed plans and maps showing the proposed changes to existing speed limits, and an online submission form, are available on Council’s website, www.waikatodistrict.govt.nz. Hard copy submission forms are also available at Council libraries and offices around the district. Please note - submissions should only include feedback on the proposed amendments indicated on the index page and supporting maps. Residents wanting to request a speed limit review in other areas will have an opportunity to do so at a later date and the public will be advised at the appropriate stage. All submissions must reach Council by 4pm on Friday 21 March and will be presented at April’s Policy and Regulatory committee hearing.
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NZ's richest Chronicle mentor headed south in search of a surfing event community like Raglan coming to ehind-the-scenes Raglan jumping off the Kopua footbridge Chronicle mentor and into the estuary. Raglan Judith, now 74, was widowed a community stalwart
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he Rip Curl Pro presented by Jagermeister is set to kick off at Manu Bay, Raglan this week (Friday 14th – Sunday 16th March), New Zealand’s richest domestic surfing event.
The country’s best surfers will be anticipating a return to Manu Bay after the last two years have seen the event relocated to Ruapuke Beach south of Raglan for the $12,000 six-star rated event. Last year the relocation was met with what many described as the best waves an event has witnessed in New Zealand, perfect 1.5m – 2.0m A-frame peaks. This year’s edition of the event will be held in memory of Craig Hughes, Raglan local and one of New Zealand’s most celebrated shapers who passed away in 2013. The event will also feature a visit from Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) World Tour surfer Owen Wright (Aus) and extour surfer Taylor Knox (USA). Three time event champion (2008, 2009, 2011), Billy Stairmand of Raglan, is fresh back from competing in Australia where a good run of results has elevated him to 8th on the Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) Qualifying Series. Absent from the event for the past two years, Stairmand is keen to compete in home waters again and shoot for four titles. Ben Kennings/Surfing NZ
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Judith Collins reckons when she gets to Wellington in a month or so she’ll “join two or three things” and before long will feel part of the community – just like when she came to live in Raglan 15 years ago.
Judith, who among her work in the community has been the Chronicle’s proofreader/subeditor for the past eight years, is aiming to settle in Island Bay or thereabouts because it’s like a village, she says. “It’s like Raglan in scale.” Wellington’s southern coast may be quite wild and exposed but that doesn’t bother Judith who’s of stoic Scottish heritage. “It’s more important to me to be able to sniff the sea,” she says of her new destination. Which is one of the reasons Judith came to Raglan in the first place. That and the fact she had fond memories of holidaying here back in the ’70s when the town was “very Raglan”, the lifestyle “very simple”. She and her then young family had a tumble-down bach by the wharf for a few years, on a “fabulous” section which was later sub-divided into about three sections. The bach had no plumbing, she recalls, the “night cart” being used instead of a flush toilet. But now Judith’s moving on. “I know without question this is what I need to do,” she told the Chronicle from her recently sold Norrie Avenue home which has a distant view of kids
couple of years ago and with family having moved away over time has become a bit isolated. She’s going to a more central location with better access to her six children “scattered” over the North and South Islands. But through myriad involvements in the Raglan community she feels she knows a huge cross-section of the locals and that it’s been the perfect place to be since retiring. She’s had so many voluntary jobs, she explains, “it’s kind of kept me going”. Besides her week in, week out backstop role for the Chronicle – she comes from a background of educational writing for the Diocesan magazine – Judith has also been very involved in the administration of the Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Parish and the setting up of its children’s programme, Catholickidz, which with 21 protégés spills over three rooms of the church on the corner of James and Wallis Streets. Then there’s her work with the Raglan Community Arts Council and her involvement with the Old School Arts Centre in Stewart Street and The Clay Shed behind. As an arts lover she confesses to liking the prospect of going to galleries and concerts when she moves to Wellington, Island Bay being on a direct bus route for which she can use her gold card. There’s another Judith Collins based in Wellington of course, and Judith admits having a certain controversial cabinet minister as a namesake has prompted a few questions over the years,
Chronicle subeditor and community stalwart Judith Collins particularly as she also does a bit of communications work for the Green party. “Otherwise we have nothing in common.” Judith’s just had her last of several garage sales before moving out in less than a fortnight. The sale of her house happened within a month – more quickly than she’d expected – and now she feels a bit rushed. Shrinking treasured possessions by about a half has necessitated umpteen trips to Xtreme Waste’s recycle
Raglan Hospital & Rest Home
GALA DAY
Saturday 15th March, 2014, 10am to 3pm Raglan Hospital & Rest Home, 27 Manukau Rd
10am - Formal traditional Maori Blessing – Kaumatua Russell Riki, Rangi Kereopa & Roimata Ponga The Management, staff and residents would like to extend an invitation to you to celebrate the opening of our new seven bed facility. At 10am we will have an Offical Opening ceremony- Maori Blessing of the new addition. Followed by a Fundraising Gala Day, with food stalls, knick-knacks, entertainment & an auction. The proceeds will go toward a new hospital shower bed and funds for our gardens. Stall holders welcome, please contact Roimata at Raglan Hospital on: 07 825 8306 4 RAGLAN Chronicle
centre, delivering what hasn’t gone in her garage sales or been given away to family and friends. Her cat Basil’s off to the Blue Cottage Cat Resort in Te Uku for a bit but “I’d really like to re-home him here”, she says. Despite all the upheaval Judith’s very positive about the move south. “It’s exciting but very scary as well,” she admits of her step into the largely unknown. Edith Symes
Lively airing of views on town square plan
ADVENTURE RACING COROMANDEL will be staging an Adventure event on 15th March 2014. Competitors will be Trekking, Mountain Biking and Kayaking in the Raglan and Pirongia areas throughout the day and into the night. They will be using public walking tracks and public roads in the area.
Artists impression of proposed 'town square' which includes boat planters, bridge, painted piano and outdoor chess
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hen the public gallery’s near full at a Raglan Community Board meeting it’s a sure-fire sign something people feel passionate about’s up for debate. Oddly enough, while the David Engwicht workshop which came up with the idea of a town square was on the agenda at Tuesday’s March meeting, board chair Linda Cole pointed out to bemused residents it was not there “as a discussion item”. That despite reference to the apparent existence of a chief executive’s report and a staff recommendation the elusive report should be received. But that was no matter – as it turned out – because the town square project got a thorough and lively airing anyway in the public forum preceding the meeting, with those in enthusiastic support of the so-called community-led initiative appearing to hold sway over the critics. Praise for the project flowed thick and fast at first. The Chamber of Commerce’s Dave
Currie said businesses thought the plan was fantastic – also marvelling at the 2000 hits it had received on Facebook – and businesswoman Lisa Thomson labelled the project awesome and “a great opportunity for our town”. Board member Jon Taylor said emergency services were “fine” with the traffic restrictions and that people liked the idea of trying something new downtown. And so it went until retired board member Barry Ashby mentioned concern that restricting traffic access would create “huge difficulties”. And then current member Matt Holl chimed in with his belief that any town square needed to be part of a bigger picture that also looked at issues such as whether Cliff Street should become one-way, whether the CBD zone should be expanded and how to deal with parking shortages downtown. Former board chair Peter Storey agreed any town square “needs to be part of the bigger plan”, and warned that momentum in completing a series of “place making” projects about town would be lost if the very first project was one likely to alienate locals. He
was also concerned the town square plan had not been put out to full consultation. Colin Hodkinson – husband of the Community House’s Chrissy Hodkinson but speaking as a concerned resident – had the final say, warning that “if the naysayers are always taking precautions nothing will ever happen”. “Those of us trying to get things going are not all morons … to suggest we don’t do anything until we have a major plan is dumb.” With the public forum having run about five minutes over time, Linda Cole – who’s known to have raised with council management a raft of concerns over aspects of the project but also to insist she isn’t opposed to a town square – declared the formal meeting open and much of the gallery emptied out. Meantime David Engwicht is understood to be due back in town in a few weeks to check on progress, which may well depend on how quickly – or if at all – a district council “roading team” is able to sign off the project from an engineering perspective. A.T Image: View from the upper verandah of the Harbour View Hotel.
Kayak-loader inventor happy to shell out at creative market
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aglan West resident Fiona McNabb didn’t mind having to give away “three lots of $20” at last Sunday’s creative market because the challenge she offered – to lift a kayak without assistance onto the roof of a car in 15 seconds – created interest in a novel invention of hers. The Solotec loader’s a device designed to allow just one person, male or female, to get kayaks and standup paddleboards up onto any car roof with ease. Despite her diminutive frame, Fiona reckons she can do it herself now in about Advertorial 12 seconds by using the compact aluminium and plastic device, which has taken two years and four or five re-tests to get to its current “working prototype” stage of development. But when three fit 20-something male market-goers managed the feat within the given time – without the Solotec loader – she wasn’t at all fazed. They all struggled and agreed it’s not something they’d want to do by themselves regularly, which Fiona says proves her point that the Solotec loader is exactly what’s needed out there in the marketplace. And not only for people in their prime but also for sportswomen like herself who are possibly twice their age. Fiona’s invention – worked out with Auckland-based design company Procreate, which has done the detailed CAD modelling – is not only practical but also 100 percent recyclable, right down to the packaging and printing.
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Fiona gets leverage for her Solotec loader at Sunday's creative market at the Old School. She’s consulted along the way with local recycling gurus Rick Thorpe and Simon Thomson, who’ve provided product material specifications. Fiona, who has a passion for protecting the natural environment, insists the business will be run on a zero waste philosophy and assessed for carbon zero accreditation. But right now she’s about to launch her product with Kickstarter – a crowdfunding platform which brings creative projects to life – as she looks to secure funding for the manufacturing tools and to get the Solotec loader to market. She’ll also repeat the same “awarenessraising” exercise at next month’s creative market, but before that is off to Anakiwa in
the Marlborough Sounds to demonstrate the loader at the Kiwi Association of Sea Kayakers (KASK) annual forum. The goal is to deliver a “novel, light, extremely easy to use accessory” which adapts to fit any roof rack regardless of type or car model, Fiona explains, and allows a kayak to be loaded easily without risk of injury to body or vehicle. And her driving motivation? She dropped her own kayak while struggling to load it on the car roof one day, scratching the paintwork in the process, and felt there had to be a better way. Luckily she’d “always been interested in creative, innovative problem-solving and design”, and the Solotec loader developed from there. Edith Symes
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Home-baking takes Green MP talks about health or the third time in less than a some topping as F year, a Green MP is taking time Whaingaroa to talk about Pink Fun Run/Walk totheirvisitpolicies and listen to our questions and issues. drawcard Health spokesperson Kevin Hague
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aglan’s second Pink Fun Run/Walk around the three bridges is set for Saturday week and local organiser Ruth Jowers wants more home baking donated to sell on the day. She says the home-made goodies along with the raffle basket filled by local businesses were the best drawcards at last year’s fundraising event, which raised just over $600 for the Waikato Breast Cancer Trust. And while that was a “good start” for the inaugural event – which attracted 50 entrants – she hopes this year to raise still more funds for the charitable trust’s work in breast cancer diagnosis, prevention and treatment. Ruth lost her own mum to the disease two years ago, and organising the fun run is her way of acknowledging the trust for its efforts in research and education. Participants are encouraged to wear pink – “the more eye-catching the outfit the better”, says Ruth. There’ll be a prize for the best dressed and, this year, a two-night stay is on offer at Myrtle’s View in Greenslade Road for first across the finish line at the boatramp by Kopua domain. Not that the emphasis is on winning, adds Ruth. It’s a casual, family-friendly event and parents can run or walk the two-kilometre course with kids in push-chairs if they like. “It’s about being part of something that will make a difference.” The Maori Wardens have again volunteered their help with controlling traffic and directing participants. The fun run/walk begins at 11am, Saturday March 22, at the boat ramp. Gold coin entry fee. And for home baking or other support email ruth.mark@farmside.co.nz or ph 825 5274.
Message on the beach for miners
O '14), "Let's Face It" Visual Petition n Maui's Dolphin Day (2 March
campaign coordinator Peggy Oki arranged "Stand Up & Be Counted 2", a massive human Maui's Dolphin formed from nearly 250 people, including an important message.
Nautical Lovers Anonymous provided the banner, previously seen on the Raglan Wharf silos, stating "NO SEABED MINING" as our message to the New Zealand government. Kiwis Against Seabed Mining (KASM) are attending hearings this month to protect the ocean habitat of the LAST 54 (or less!!) Maui's Dolphins of NZ. To follow and make a contribution to KASM, please visit: www. kasm.org.nz. Many thanks to Aeronavics Ltd for again donating their service with amazing remote controlled "copter" flying machines for the aerial photograph. Thanks also to Whaingaroa Environment Centre (WEC) for hosting another great Maui's Dolphin Day, and to our volunteers and everyone for coming out to be a part of our Maui's Dolphins' message. For anyone wishing to order a poster of "Stand Up & Be Counted 2", please inquire at WEC by the end of this month. Peggy Oki
follows in the footsteps of Gareth Hughes (deep sea drilling and mining) and Eugenie Sage (RMA) to talk about policies that touch every person and all age groups. A former Chief Executive of the West Coast District Health Board and former Executive Director of the Aids Foundation, Kevin Hague wants to talk about the following issues: • How to prevent illness in the first place • How to ensure every New Zealander has access to the health care they need • How to afford the health services we need in the future • How to ensure we have the health workforce we need. These questions form the agenda for Kevin’s nationwide ‘Health Tour’. The invitation to bring the tour to Raglan is another spinoff from the local Green party’s unique ‘green dinner’ initiative, where issues of interest are aired over an informal pot-luck meal, and follow-up ideas put into practice. Hence the very well attended meetings with the 3 MPs.
Hayley Willers LLB 07 834 6253 or 021 868 950 Living locally and available to see clients in Raglan by appointment
Green MP Kevin Hague Kevin’s 25 year involvement in the health industry includes stints as a member of the National Health Committee (2001) and Chair of the Dr. Fiona Bolden 12 Wallis St NZ Public Health Advisory Committee Dr. Rebekah Doran PO Box 164 Dr. Mike Loten (2002-2004). He has been a member RAGLAN Dr. Jennifer Hughes of Parliament since 2008. Other areas Ph: 825 0114 of interest include Treaty of Waitangi Fax: 825 0104 issues and human rights. An enthusiastic A/H: free nurse telephone advice mountain biker – and incidentally Green 24 hours a day - on 8250114 spokesperson on cycling and transport – he will no doubt find a number of OPENING HOURS: kindred spirits in the Raglan community. Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri All people interested in health 8am 8am 8am 8am 8am Open issues – most of us in fact – are warmly 7pm 7pm 5pm 7pm 5pm Close welcome to come and hear Kevin at the Bowling Club, 6.30pm on Sunday 23 March. Judith Collins
You can recover from depression
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he recent media coverage of Dawson’s death by suicide has seen much comment in the media and not all of it has been helpful. Of particular concern is the inference that Charlotte committed suicide because she suffered from depression. It is important to remember that only half of those who commit suicide are suffering from a depressive illness. Depression is one of the most common forms of mental illness. In New Zealand, one in five women and one in 10 men will experience depression at some point in their lives. The Mental Health Foundation is highlighting depression to show that recovery is possible. You may have heard that medication and counselling are among the treatment options available, but there are also many self-help strategies you can employ to help you begin to feel better. Depression affects men and women of all ages, races and economic groups and is not something you can just 'snap out of. People who experience depression do get better. You can recover from and learn to manage depression. Listening to others who have been in your shoes can also be a tremendous help so
if you would like to check out some personal stories of real New Zealanders who have experienced and come through depression visit http://www.mentalhealth.org.nz/ page/127-real-stories-about-depression Where to get help for depression: If you are experiencing symptoms of depression contact West Coast Health on Ph: 825 8142 or Te Kohao Health on Ph: 825 0197. An Emergency Contacts Support pamphlet is also available from Raglan Community House or your medical centre. You can also contact any of the following Helplines National Depression Helpline - 24 hrs Freephone: 0800 111 757 The Lowdown website - Free text (5626) Lifeline - 0800 543 354 Available 24 hours Samaritans - 0800 726 666 Youthline - 0800 376 633 talk@ youthline.co.nz Text: 027 4 YOUTHS Big Black Dog Message Board and Chat Room – online 24/7 (Registration and membership are free but essential to post or visit the chat room) http://thebigblackdog.forumotion.net/ Raglan Suicide Prevention and Awareness Group
07 825 7370 021 0226 0455
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07 825 5396 021 068 0615 Offering gentle midwifery care for pregnant, birthing and new mothers birth centre • home • hospital
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Yot Club guide to the weekend
P Diggs, PNC and People of Paris are playing at the YOT Club this weekend Last week some huge international acts took the stage at the YOT Club and we have another great line up of events planned for the upcoming weekend. On Friday P Diggs-Peacekeeper of Shapeshifter fame will be hitting up the YOT Club joined by KPZ aka Killer Puha. Vocalist for Shapeshifter, P Diggs also slams the door down with his high energy MC / Djing performances as Peacekeeper. A Raglan favourite, P Diggs’ Raglan gig with his djing partner Killer Puha from the Sunshine Sound System will be his last in NZ before Shapeshifter depart for their Northern hemisphere festival schedule. On Saturday we have the after party for the Rip Curl Raglan Pro 2014. The first part of the night will be held in the YOT Club yard with the Jagermeister bus /stage. Auckland rapper/hip hop artist PNC will be headlining along side People of Paris, a musical project fronted by designers Steve Dunstan (Huffer) and former Raglan local Marc Moore (Stolen Girlfriends Club). There’ll also be a movie premiere of Mick Fanning’s ‘Missing’ - Directed by Taylor Steele starting 8pm outside. Sunday sessions this week features Greg Churchill playing from 10 inside, with Jamin-i
and special guests BoBo and Dubsonic. Free from 4.20pm, $5 after 9pm, drink specials till 6.30pm. Next week we’ll be open all day Monday 17 March for our St. Paddy’s Day extravaganza. Free entry with Irish shenanigans all day. On Thursday 20 March check out the acoustic tunes of Renee Coffey as she rolls through Raglan on her North Island roadie. Open every day from midday (late nights from Wednesday ‘til Sunday) with free wifi, free pool, cheap drinks, great music, yummy pizza and many other food options - come check out our menu! Maki Nishiyama
Juniors at the wharf event
The Raglan Sport Fishing Club is hosting a Take a Kid Fishing day at the wharf on Saturday 22nd March. All children under the age of 15 are able to enter free of charge.
However all children under 13 must have a parent or guardian with them. This event will start at 1.45 pm. with registrations being taken at the wharf from 1.30pm onwards and the contest will run till 3.45pm. We are hoping for great weather and masses of children. There are plenty of give-
Shapeshifter vocalist Paora 'P Digsss' Apera
aways. This event is not only about the heaviest fish but also about the kids learning to handle fish for release in the correct manner. 2013 Winner Each child will be Mungo Bates issued with a wet cloth to be used to release any undersized fish they catch. Sheryl Hart
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PRE ST. PATRICKS DAY @ THE RAGLAN CLUB. Celebrations with Mel Davies, One Man Band, Irish Stew + Mash $10, Sun 16 March from 3pm. SATURDAY 22ND MARCH @ Te Kopua Domain. Pink Fun Run/walk around the 3 bridges. Starts at 11am at boatramp. Fundraiser for the Waikato Breast Cancer Trust. Gold coin donation. SMOKEM RAGLAN – smoked fish competition. Easter Sunday Raglan Club Inc.
Quality 2nd hand books Open Thurs - Sun from 10am 2 Wallis St Books wanted.
NEW Brixton hats: 5 panels, 6 panels, truckers, felt hats, cheese cutters, fiddler caps ... Autumn styles now in store!
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FIREWOOD MANUKA RAGLAN GOLF CLUB Dry summer price $100 firewood fund-raiser: m3 Ring 825 0522. The 2014 sales have commenced. Only $80 FIREWOOD DRY 6x6 for 1 cu.m. of dry- stored load, macrocarpa - $130, split pine logs, delivered pine - $115, delivered ph within 10 km. Quotes for 021 0771 524 further. Phone Garry on THE WOODYARD: DIY? 825 6875. Looking for something HOUSE FOR REMOVAL quirky? Recycled timber – 2 bedrooms, re-use as & upcycled items @ small bach or secondary Xtreme Waste 186 Te dwelling for farm. House Hutewai Rd is free, removal costs to COMPOST: Condition be met by new owner. your soil – Quality See TradeMe Listing or Ph/text nutrients for your garden. DRI880 Bulk $35m3 and Bagged 021 1709652 or 0274 $8 @ Xtreme Waste 439136. Cars For Sale 8250017
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FRI 14 MAR @ YOT CLUB P Diggs – Peacekeeper, KPZ aka Killer Puha, All Things Bass Heavy - $10. SAT 15 MAR @ YOT CLUB Rip Curl Raglan Pro 2014 Official Afterparty, PNC & People of Paris, Mick Fanning Surf movie premiere at 8pm. RAGLAN SUNDAY SESSIONS 16 MAR @ YOT CLUB, DJs JAMIN-I, with special guests Bobo and
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Dubsonic followed by Greg Churchill in the club. Free from 420, $5 after 9pm. Drink specials till 6.30pm.
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A R E A SUPERVISOR RAGLAN (Small Part time role) If you live in Raglan, enjoy working from home, have excellent computer skills, then NZ’s leading Commercial To Let distribution company needs you. Call Peter COMMERCIAL LEASE 021 664 132. 300sqm, High Stud New, email: sheryl.ker@xtra. co.nz TWO ROOMS AVAILABLE $110 + $150(including expenses) easy-going people, travellers welcome. Call/ txt Danny 0223811831
A Part time position is available at Raglan Gym which could lead to a full time position for the right person. The role involves Personal Training, taking classes and some gym instructing. The role is 15 hours a week. Qualification are essential and experience preferred, but the most important thing is team fit. Email your CV and a cover letter to: amber@raglangym.co.nz or ph 07 8250079 for more info. Applications close on Monday 24th of March Interviews are on Friday 28th of March.
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R A G L A N H O R T I C U LT U R A L SOCIETY AGM, Tues 18 March at 1pm in the Union Church Hall. Speaker from Fire Brigade. Interest Table: teapots. Floral Arrangement: A decoration using items from the beach. We are planning to visit the Morrinsville Floral Festival on Fri 21 March. Tickets $10, please contact Barbara 8250321 or Marni 8250408. We are always pleased to welcome new members. The sub of $10 is now due. Don’t forget your flowers for the competitions.
WAITETUNA SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES Casual Vacancy for an Elected Trustee. A casual vacancy has occurred on the board of trustees for an elected parent representative. The board has resolved under section 105 of the Education Act 1989 to fill the vacancy by selection. If ten percent or more of eligible voters on the school roll ask the board, within 28 days of this notice being published, to hold a by-election to fill the vacancy, then a byelection will be held. Any eligible voter who wishes to ask the board to hold a by-election should write to: Chairperson Sharyn Heaton, Board of Trustees, Waitetuna School, 129 Waitetuna Valley Road, RD 1 Raglan, 3295, by: 12th April 2014.
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THANK YOU RAGLAN for all those who supported me at the Fruit Market at Bow St. Motors. It’s been a busy time & met some amazing caring people and great workers from this loving and friendly community. Am having a break now – will be back soon to enjoy this place. Nige from the BIG Fruit Market.
TUI G, A.G.M. @ Te Uku Hall. Thursday, 27/03/2014, 7.30pm. TRADE AID ARTISAN sale – come browse dozens of handmade toys & accessories from India, Africa, Asia and Latin America. Selected items reduced to clear, 15th – 31st March or while stocks last.
Have your say! Waikato Regional Council is seeking feedback on the 2014/15 Draft Annual Plan. The 2014/15 Draft Annual Plan represents the third year of Waikato Regional Council’s 2012-2022 Long Term Plan. This is your opportunity to comment on the nature and scope of work the council intends to undertake in the 2014/15 year including indicative costs and intended sources of funds. You may comment on any aspect of the plan including the proposed rates and the schedules of fees and charges. Visit www.waikatoregion.govt.nz/annualplan to read the draft plan online, or call Waikato Regional Council’s freephone 0800 800 401 to have a copy posted to you. An edition of Your Waikato containing a summary of the draft annual plan will be sent to every household in the Waikato from 24 March. The document will be available at Waikato Regional Council’s offices in Hamilton (401 Grey Street), Paeroa (13 Opatito Road), Taupo (cnr Titiraupenga and Paora Hapi Streets), Whitianga (33-35 Albert Street) and at public libraries in the region from 19 March 2014. Go to www.waikatoregion.govt.nz/annualplan to fill in the online submission form, or post to the Corporate Planning and Development Unit, Waikato Regional Council, Freepost 118509, Private Bag 3038, Waikato Mail Centre, Hamilton 3240 using the submission form provided with the documents. If you make a submission, you can request the opportunity to present your comments in person to the council. Submissions will be heard between Monday 12 May and Wednesday 14 May. The number of days required and venues for the hearings will depend on the number of submitters who wish to be heard. Submissions on the 2014/15 Draft Annual Plan must be received by 4pm on Thursday 17 April. VRJ Payne Chief Executive
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RAGLAN PIPE BAND will be playing in Bow Street on Friday, 14 March 2014, at 7.00pm ARC ADVENTURE RACE, Mar 15 & 16 contact Keith (07) 866 8613 or 021 671 172. SIMRAD RAGLAN ONE BASE. March 13th – 15th 2014. Hosted by Waikato Sports Fishing Club. MON @ THE RAGLAN CLUB. 500 cards, 1pm. TUES @ RAGLAN CLUB -Texas Hold’em 6.30pm. WED @ Raglan Club, Fun Quiz 6:45pm. WEDNESDAYS @ BLACKSAND CAFÉ. Knitting Circle from 9.30am. All welcome. Beginners welcome. R A G L A N RAMBLERS WED 19 MARCH: 9am at carpark next to fire station: Adventure Waikato caves – bring lunch and torch. MAINLY MUSIC: Music & movement programme for preschoolers, Monday & Wednesdays 9:30am @ Te Uku church Hall. Ph 8255199 for more info.
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FINAL NOTICE AUCTION: 14th March 2014 – 6pm, Ray White Office, 21 Bow St. Raglan AUCTION 14.3.14: 3 Long St
TWO INCOMES FOR THE PRICE OF ONE!!
Home and income doesn’t get better than this! Our vendors have spared no expense in converting downstairs into a modern and most importantly legal 2 bedroom flat currently earning $300 per week. Upstairs is another 2 bedroom home almost completely renovated, featuring a wood burner, wrap around decks and open plan easy living. Perfectly positioned on an elevated sun drenched site, you will enjoy fabulous water, mountain & town views. The 1029m² section already boasts a number of established fruit trees and provides a peaceful space to retreat from the hustle & bustle. Double garage and extra storage shed adds to the appeal of this unbeatable property. All the hard work has been done so just move in and reap the rewards! This one won’t last long so don’t delay. Prior Auction offers considered.
AUCTION 14.3.14: 13a Gilmour St
This bach will take you back to the good old days of summer holidays. Close to the beach and town, you couldn’t get a much more convenient location. The house is light and airy with 2 double bedrooms, good sized lounge and a large flat section for fun and play or pitch the tents. Plenty of off-street parking. All furniture included as chattels. Prior Auction offers considered.
ID#RAG21702
ID#RAG21816 AUCTION 14.3.14: 44 Wainui Rd
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SOLID INVESTMENT
ID#RAG21808
ID#RAG21814
Located right in the heart of Raglan; forget the car. With a short stroll to a range of lifestyle amenities, the location couldn’t be better. Walk to shops, cafes, school and beach. You’ll love this very tidy cute 2 bedroom home positioned for maximum sunshine in a quiet cul-de-sac. Easy care, north facing with large wrap around deck with all day sun and flat fully fenced back yard. Did we mention that you also have a water view? Properties such as this little gem don’t come along everyday.
This exquisite new home has 3 double bedrooms plus ensuite in master. The lounge enjoys a rural outlook. A large double garage completes all the ticks. The grounds are a clean canvas just waiting to be developed. Situated in a cul-de-sac location just a walk to Cox Bay, the bus route to town and Hamilton. Walk in and enjoy!
OPEN HOME
(1/3 sh in 1151m2)
Saturday 2pm 7 Puka Place
ID#RAG21701
VIEWS ON KAITOKE $475,000
BEACH BACH – BUILT TO LAST $285,000
Quietly hidden down a waterfront street with great views of the Estuary and Mt Karioi is this lovely 2 storey home. The home is currently being used as one house but can easily be 2 flats, upstairs with open plan living and double bedroom, conservatory and water views. Downstairs open plan living, 2 bedrooms and sunny north facing deck. 812m² section with carport and off street parking. There is a boardwalk that you can walk all the way to the local school and easy walk to town. Not many like this, make your appointment to view this property today.
ID#RAG21739 REDUCED
NEW LISTING
Maximise family fun - build lasting memories. Launch your family’s holiday from this centrally located beach pad in Raglan. Strategically located super close to the harbour, airstrip, boat ramp, safe swimming beach, playground and village. This is a cute 2 bedroom bach with a sunroom/3rd bedroom and a good sized open plan living/dining. After many years of fun and memories made the owners are offering you the opportunity to purchase their well-built, low maintenance, extremely well priced home. Call to view. OPEN HOME
OPEN HOME
ID#RAG21856
Saturday 11am 36 Kaitoke St
Upper Wainui thoroughly deserves its reputation as one of the most delightful and exclusive corners of Raglan. This is a pristinely presented home with all the necessary ingredients for fabulous family living. The home offers 4 good size bedrooms, modern kitchen and bathroom. Open plan living flows seamlessly to the large entertainment deck that leads you down onto lawn. Plenty of room for the trampoline, climbing castle along with the well established veggie and flower gardens. A garage conversion offers a double bedroom ideal for family and friends along with great storage and plenty of off street parking. Get back to nature with the surrounding bush, stream and the close by walking track that will take you down to the surf beach. The opportunity to purchase at this level in Upper Wainui doesn’t come along often.
ID#RAG21607
Saturday 2pm 40 Upper Wainui Rd
This is an ideal family home with extra income potential. • 2 double bedrooms upstairs, one with an ensuite • Large bedroom downstairs with own bathroom • Double garage with internal access • Inner harbour views • Walking distance to town and beach • PLUS separate caravan/studio accommodation renting $150pw
ID#RAG21846
This little treasure will surprise and delight you. Step onto the deck and you get wonderful wide water views. This modern house has 2 bedrooms, open plan living, off street parking for 3 cars, large decking and even an outside bath. Extensive concreting has been done to take you down to another flat grass platform and a wooden bridge crossing the creek. Call today to make a time to view. OPEN HOME
OPEN HOME
LOCATION, VIEWS, FAMILY LIVING PLUS $525,000
Sunday 2pm 20 Cambrae Rd
OPEN HOMES this weekend 15th & 16th March Saturday 11am – 36 Kaitoke St Saturday 12pm - 21 Rose St Saturday 12pm – 51 Wallis St Saturday 12pm – 12 Norrie Ave Saturday 12pm – 6 Simon Rd Saturday 1pm – 16b Uenuku Ave Saturday 1pm – 1 Puka Place Saturday 2pm – 7 Puka Place Saturday 2pm – 40 Upper Wainui Rd Saturday 5-6pm - 38 Lily St Saturday 5-6pm - 47a Lily St.
Sunday 12pm – 50 Lorenzen Bay Rd Sunday 12pm - 40a Cross St Sunday 1pm - 67 Lorenzen Bay Rd Sunday 2pm – 5b Sunshine Ave Sunday 2pm – 20 Cambrae Rd Sunday 5-6pm - 38 Lily St Sunday 5-6pm - 47a Lily 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
Saturday 1pm 16b Uenuku Ave
THE ELEMENT OF SURPRISE $385,000
FAMILY LIVING IN UPPER WAINUI $465,000
ID#RAG21795
Saturday 12pm 21 Rose St
SUNNY SIDE UP $295,000
BRAND NEW & AFFORDABLE $389,000
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ABOVE THE REST $790,000
This very well presented 3 bedroom home offers a relaxed coastal lifestyle that is big enough for the whole family. • 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, open-plan kitchen and dining with high stud. • Great decking with modern glass balustrade, amazing views and all day sun. • Private courtyard, kids playhouse and gazebo with spa overlooking harbour. • Huge garage and workshop. Plenty of off-street parking, room for the boat. • Conveniently located to the wharf, parks, beach and town, an easy walk. OPEN HOME
Enjoy the great water views from this solid 3 bedroom, brick home complete with large downstairs rumpus room, workshop and double garage. The location is ideal. North facing, close walking distance to the beach, boat ramp, school and town centre. A large section 971m2 offers great space for family and friends to tent and caravan. Prior Auction offers considered.
ID#RAG21681
SUMMER LOVING