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21st May 2015 - Issue #444

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the open plan living and fully fenced Departingwillsection. enjoy Returning/Arriving Relax on the lovely decking while the easy care section. Morning: 8.00am enjoying 11.00am Ideal opportunity for you to enter the fastmarket in Raglan! Afternoon: 1.30pm growing 4.30pm Prior Auction offers considered.

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OPEN HOME Saturday 1pm 6 Violet Street

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.

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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

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

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New Zealand Team (featuring Daniel Kereopa and Armie Armstrong) performing haka after winning the copper medal for finishing fourth at the 2015 ISA World SUP and Paddleboard Championships held in Mexico. See story on page 8.

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$32,000 LED community information sign will soon greet motorists coming into Raglan. The board, the brainchild of Raglan Area School, has been in the planning for some time and has just received a $10,000 funding boost from Meridian Energy’s Te Uku Community Fund. Raglan Area School deputy principal Bronwyn Haitana says students and teachers have been looking at different ways of improving communication in the local community. “This will be the one stop shop for community notices and is an integral part of our school strategic plan. As part of that, we’ve put aside $5000 to go into the project and now we’re looking at different ways to fund it. Meridian’s generous contribution takes us some way towards making the community board a reality.” The board, lit up with LED lights, will be positioned near the BP service station on the main road into the seaside

community so it will be seen as residents and visitors to the beachside community come into the town. Bronwyn hopes fundraising will be completed by the end of the year with installation in early 2016. Meridian has allocated $23,996 in the latest round of the Te Uku Community Fund, other projects include: • Raglan Tuesday shopping bus $500 towards new bus tyres • Parenting Education Group – Raglan Plunket $2300 to install a heat pump in the Plunket Clinic • Whaingaroa Community Toy Library Inc $1550 towards the purchase of toys • Raglan Scout Hall $2247 for bark replacement below the swing and “octopus” hose splitter for water play • Raglan Recycling Centre $2700 for purchase of container to develop a community education workshop facility • Surfside Mainly Music $699 to purchase baby change table

Last minute enrolments: board by-election Last minute enrolments are being accepted for the Raglan Community Board by-election on Friday 5 June 2015.

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“If you haven’t enrolled in time to get your voting papers in the mail, you can still enrol and cast a special vote in the by-election,” says Sandra Wood, Registrar of Electors for the TaranakiKing Country electorate. “If you think you’re enrolled but haven’t received voting papers in the mail, then you need to update your enrolment details and cast a special vote as well. “It’s getting to crunch time. Enrol or update your details now by

calling 0800 36 76 56, Freetexting your name and address to 3676, from any PostShop or by requesting or downloading one from the elections website www.elections.org.nz. “Anyone enrolling from now on will need to apply to their local Electoral Officer to cast a special vote.” People who enrol between now and polling day will need to contact Waikato District Electoral Officer Judith Ofsoske at (09) 973 5212 direct to get information on how to apply to cast a special vote. “Locals who are on the unpublished roll will also need to apply to cast a special vote in the by-election.”

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Award-winning global website features ‘laidback, arty’ Raglan

aglan’s surfing reputation, its natural beauty and “laidback arty vibe” have earned the town a place this month on a global website which reaches two million visitors and is shared with another 300,000 social media followers. The feature article which includes Raglan among New Zealand’s most beautiful towns was set to be published this week, after a writer for culturetrip.com contacted the Chronicle recently asking for suitable photographs it could use. The Chronicle asked what about Raglan had impressed the website, and received a prompt reply. “It was its world class surfing reputation, the natural rugged beauty that surrounds the town and its laidback arty vibe that caught my eye,” freelancer Helen Armitage emailed from the UK. Operations director Ewa Zubeck filled the Chronicle in on managing a “platform” as global as The Culture Trip, which kicked off in 2012 and last year won the UK Website of the Year Award for arts and culture. With its headquarters in London – and hubs in New York City, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Tel Aviv – culturetrip.com is described as a “one-stop destination” for the best of art, culture, food and travel throughout the world. “We reach an audience that’s as diverse as its content,” Ewa told the Chronicle of its nearly two million website visitors each month, not forgetting the additional Facebook and Twitter fans. “And we’re looking forward to partaking in Raglan’s culture and community.” After trolling through its files of images of downtown Raglan, the Chronicle settled on a shot by local photographer Stuart Mackenzie to submit for worldwide publication. But some of the detail was a little outdated, so Stuart obliged with a similar but more recent elevated shot of palm-lined Bow Street against a strikingly blue

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Screenshot of The Culture Trip webpage featuring Raglan described as one of NZ's most beautiful towns.

harbour backdrop. Meantime Raglan’s iconic surf spots – along with those at Piha, Malibu and the Gold Coast – are now featuring on Air New Zealand’s latest inflight video. Middle Earth’s been ditched in favour of a stunning video that includes footage of Ngarunui Beach and Manu Bay from Wainui

Reserve, and has an array of world class surfers including New Zealand’s Ricardo Christie and Paige Hareb demonstrating the likes of how to use on-board life jackets and oxygen masks. http://theculturetrip.com/pacific/new-zealand/ articles/the-10-most-beautiful-towns-in-newzealand/ Edith Symes

Soldiers make a LAV stop in Raglan

Kaitoke Bay’s reputation as a quiet backwater got an unexpected rev-up last Friday when several LAVs or light armoured vehicles, with fully kitted out crew, roared up and down Tutchen Ave.

In all five LAVs from the Linton military camp near Palmerston North were involved in the training exercises in and around Raglan. The LAVs also made quite a sight as they stopped in at the Top

Garage. The previous day they were doing manoeuvres around Kawhia. Linton camp is where Prince Harry learnt to perform a haka and helped prepare a hangi last Wednesday.

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Green Fire Islands seeks backing to become another Riverdance

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Bronwen and Tom making plans to revive Green Fire Islands internationally.

reen Fire Islands – the CelticKiwi collaboration that debuted in Raglan in 2008 before hitting the world stage four years later – returns on Saturday week to the town hall where it began, only this time as a showcase event to attract investors and raise funds for its next major step forward. “We want to get it rolling (again) and keep it rolling,” says local music promoter Tom McCormick of the homegrown production that’s had standing ovations – sometimes two on end – at every performance including on the Oceania stage during London’s Cultural Olympiad. To revive the show internationally, Tom explains, the Green Fire Islands company needs to get shareholders on board at the Saturday event where they can meet Raglanbased director Bronwen Christianos and the development team, see a screen version of the production, and hear about plans for its future and how they can be involved.

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Speakers will include Rotorua kaumatua Joe Malcolm – who maintains the MaoriIrish show’s cultural integrity – and financial director David Waine, a staunch supporter of the production since its first performance seven years ago. Investing in Green Fire Islands – which has come out of grassroots Raglan in a unique collaboration between two island nations – will give local people or businesses a “sense of ownership”, Bronwen told the Chronicle last week ahead of next week’s promotional event. Investors will own a part of the story that started here, she explained, and their support will help the show realise its full potential as a major music production on the festival circuit. Put simply, she hopes the evening will “stir people’s hearts” so that Green Fire Islands can go beyond Raglan and London to the rest of the world. She believes audience response on both sides of the globe confirms the show should be “out there”, like the international Irish dance phenomenon Riverdance to which it

has been compared. Fundraising through a share offering, says Tom, is the same way that Riverdance gathered momentum and, at “full tilt”, generated $10 million a year at the box office. As it stands two live performances of Green Fire Islands are already booked – for next year’s Womad festival in New Plymouth, and at WOMADelaide across the Tasman. Tom hopes the performances will turn into the start of a big world tour. The journey of the Green Fire Islands story has also been captured by celebrated cinematographer Alun Bollinger, and will be edited into a feature-length documentary. The Green Fire Islands showcase & fundraiser is on at Raglan Town Hall, Saturday May 30, 6-8pm. Free entry. All welcome. Wharimako Black in concert also plays at Raglan Town Hall as part of Green Fire Islands weekend, Sunday May 31, 5pm. Door sales $20, or get tickets online at Eventfinder. Edith Symes

Costly search for paddleboarder easily avoided, says Coastguard A three-hour search last Saturday for a paddleboarder supposedly in difficulties “out the back of” the Raglan bar could so easily have been prevented, says Raglan Coastguard vice president Craig Bridgman. Craig, who skippered Gallagher Rescue in the search, says a lot of time and money could have been saved by the paddleboard having a name and number on it, and the paddleboarder having done a trip report as responsible boaties do.

The mid-morning emergency services callout came after a member of the public reported a paddleboarder in difficulties around the mouth of the harbour. The Raglan Coastguard despatched first their jetski and then the Gallagher Rescue boat, while the police launched a helicopter which searched the area for 1 ½ hours. The paddleboard was located with no-one on it. Police from Huntly also joined the search, and local search and rescue police were on their way out from Hamilton before it was established the paddleboarder had ditched his board and swum to shore.

Craig says he understood the paddleboarder was a backpacker staying at Lazy Stayz hostel, formerly Belindsays, in Wallis Street. “As soon as we got hold of Larry and Sue [of Lazy Stayz] they could tell us straight away he had returned.” While paddleboarders are supposed to have personal flotation devices, Craig was unsure if the backpacker had a lifejacket or not. He said conditions for the search were bad, with a big tide and a solid three to four metre swell.

Visitor known as champion for children V

isiting Raglan for the first time is a very special man who, in his home country of Uganda, has devoted the greater part of his life to helping care and educate orphans and children from impoverished backgrounds. Emmanuel Kamuli has literally built a school nail by nail in the country's capital Kampala amidst the squalor of slums; creating a welcoming oasis for primary school children from 5 years of age. Children who otherwise would not have any other hope of gaining access to an education. To achieve this he has given all his income from his other role of Pastor in his church. “The city is full of slums and there are always so many many children who don’t have homes, access to schooling and nutrition. Aids has inflicted a heavy toll in Uganda leaving them alone while the lucky ones may be taken in by family but there are so many alone.” It is nearly three decades since Emmanuel became a Christian, starting first as a youth leader to then eventually being appointed Pastor in his district under Side by Side Christ Ministries. The non-denominational church has connected strongly with his impulse to create a school, helping directly in the school, supporting it through gifting what meagre funds they have, taking children into their care and in the process enabling nearly 150 children each day to receive an education and be cared for. It’s a daunting proposition because there are ever more children who could be taken but the resources of the school and the community have limits at this time. “It is a case of small meaningful steps

Emmanuel Kamuli with children that attend the school he helped build. and remaining positive, always positive that a way will be found and so I am here in Raglan, through my connection with Pastor Roger Peart, who I met at a conference last year, to share the story of the school and to raise awareness for financial support.

He hopes to find a way to establish a charitable trust, one option to create a pathway through which child sponsorship can be directed. “I hope to look into this possibility while here but first I am here to speak about the

children in Uganda and what we are doing for them.” Emmanual will speak next Tuesday 26th May at Raglan House, Bow Street at 7 pm and everyone interested in hearing his journey is most welcome. Sue Russell

Surf documentary will showcase New Zealand to the world A documentary that showcases the beauty of New Zealand’s landscape, our culture and excitement of our adventure activities will air this week to a potential global audience of 4.2 million. The 48-minute documentary is about New Zealand’s very own international surf event The Ultimate Waterman - won by local surfer, Daniel Kereopa. It took place over eight days throughout New Zealand in March 2015. The documentary captures the first year of the event from start to finish and follows the surfers as they travel the country competing at locations such as Otago Peninsula, Coromandel, Raglan and Auckland’s Piha & Mission Bay. It was filmed and produced by New Zealand company Making Movies, who were contracted by Red Bull Media House.  New Zealanders can watch The Ultimate Waterman on www.redbull.tv beginning Saturday 23 May at 4am local time, but can watch the event teaser now here: http://www. redbull.tv/videos/AP-1HM9UVTD11W11/ the-ultimate-waterman-trailer Raglan local, TUW creator and Surfing New Zealand Chief Executive Greg Townsend, says the documentary is an important part of the event’s reason for being. “My vision is to create something that will promote Auckland and New Zealand to the world through television and social media. As well as an event that we own, control and which benefits the sport at home.

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Eventual winner Daniel Kereopa during 'The Ultimate Waterman' competition. The documentary is a key part of that,” says Townsend. “Never before has a documentary aired internationally which shows off our diverse surf offering. This is more than a surf documentary, this is compelling entertainment which shows the behind-thescenes, nitty-gritty of competition between some of the world’s best water athletes,” says Townsend. Devorah Blumberg of New Zealand Major Events says that the documentary shows New Zealand in all its glory. “The scenery is stunning and shows eight of the world’s best watermen enjoying our country as their playground. We expect this event to have positive effects on New Zealand’s reputation as a world class event destination,” says Ms Blumberg. The future of The Ultimate Waterman looks bright with plans already in place for

2016 and beyond, says Townsend. “So far, we’ve had over 2.8 million views of the event content globally. The feedback from all of the athletes was incredible, saying that it had been the best event they’d ever competed in. They’re hungry for more. “This is a brand new sporting concept that the world hasn’t seen before, so there are definitely exciting times ahead as New Zealand is poised to define what a Waterman is globally. “New Zealand will own The Ultimate Waterman concept in the same way that perhaps Kona in Hawaii is recognised as the birthplace of the Ironman concept,” says Townsend. Plans for 2016 include adding more surfing disciplines into the competition, inviting more athletes to compete, and spreading it across a longer event period. S Rogan

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Raglan to pitch for better broadband, mobile cover

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aglan Community Board is to push the district’s case for a slice of new funding announced by the Government for better broadband and mobile coverage around the country. The board last week set up a subcommittee to liaise with council economic development manager Clive Morgan and consultant Kelvin Norgrove, of Strateg.Ease, in presenting the Raglan community’s

needs “in the best possible light”. The Government has set aside $300 million for three programmes – provision of ultra-fast broadband, a rural broadband initiative and a new mobile black spot fund. Registrations of interest must be lodged with the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment by early July, and the board was told in a briefing last week that “every council around New Zealand could be bidding”. Raglan’s limited projected

Say no to plastic bags At the Raglan House meeting on Saturday all the speakers highlighted the problems of sea pollution and resource use caused by the billion plastic bags thrown away each year in this country. The meeting arranged by Green MP, Denise Roche, also heard from Raglan Community Board candidates, Lisa Thomson and PJ Haworth and Jacqui from Xtreme Zero Waste. PJ spoke of his experience at Xtreme, where a challenge is to prevent bags being blown away by the wind, and of his observations of the use of bags at the supermarket. Lisa brought examples of alternative bags on sale at Trade Aid. Jacqui showed a couple of amusing and informative film clips illustrating the number of bags and how they get into the sea. All the speakers talked of the short use of the bags (on average 12 minutes) and their

ability to last much longer than any of us. Denise’s campaign is aimed at getting support from businesses and shoppers. Although Pak’n’Save and Warehouse charge for bags, most businesses say they can’t follow their example if their competitors don’t. Denise is hoping to get enough postcards completed to persuade the Minister that plastic bags should be declared the first priority product under the Waste Minimisation Act 2005. That would put in place a plan to phase them out. Fill in a card at the Environment Centre in the Town Hall. John Lawson

Board stays clear of potholes Raglan Community Board should not have to concern itself with “small things like potholes”, board chairman Alan Vink ruled last week during the open forum section of the board’s May meeting. People wanting such matters dealt with should instead lodge a CRM – a request for service –

directly with the council, he said. His comments came after council watchdog John Lawson raised a series of points including that existing dog signs about town had just been repainted despite the changed bylaw, that new lights in John Street were not working and that Go Bus had repainted the Raglan bus and it was now plain blue again without its distinctive Raglan branding.

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population growth does not help its case but, against that, it was pointed out at last week’s board meeting the Raglan district had significant home-based industry and also substantial needs as a big visitor destination. The subcommittee will comprise board chairman Alan Vink, ward councillor Clint Baddeley, board member Bob MacLeod, Raglan’s “Mr Tourism” Charlie Young and Brian Scrafton representing local home-based businesses.

Board digs up tool library cash Raglan Community Board last week dug into its discretionary fund and granted $3500 to help the Whaingaroa Environment Centre upgrade its tool library, which lends out implements and equipment to help residents establish and maintain their own edible gardens. WEC had asked the board for $4400 towards the cost of a new storage shed, volunteer T-shirts, signage, co-ordinator fees and handouts on the safe use of the tools. The cost of the new tools themselves has been funded by Meridian Energy Trust.

Few people at new beach ‘bach’ The landing station for the new Tasman global access cable that’s to come ashore at Ngarunui Beach will “look like a Raglan bach” and not be frequented very often, the community board was told in a briefing last week. Vodafone community relations manager Caitlin Metz said a lot of time had been spent designing a building which would fit into the local environment. Construction would begin very soon, and it was scheduled for completion by September. She added the work to bring the cable itself ashore would interrupt use of the beach for only a couple of days if the weather was good.

aipa Networks Business Awards has experienced a strong response to the call for entries into the 2015 Waipa Networks Business Awards. Susan Trodden – CEO Te Awamutu Chamber of Commerce said “We have had excellent attendance and participation at the Waipa Business Awards Workshops, held in, Te Awamutu, Cambridge and Raglan. Trodden added, “Each year we gain more knowledge and understanding of the incredible businesses in the

Waipa and with Raglan’s inclusion in the Waipa Business Awards this year it is even more exciting. "Entry into the Waipa Networks Business Awards will raise the profile of your business, increase awareness to new customers and industry colleagues as well as recognise and celebrate your team.." For details: www. waipabusinessawards.co.nz Entries for the Excellence Categories close on Friday 29 May 2015 – 4pm.

Huge acts to end NZ Music Month on high

Trinity Roots to play the Yotty th May

Just reminding all Raglanite's, that in the next couple of weeks we are bringing two of the country’s best live artists, Tiki Taane AND Trinity Roots, to the Yotty along with the Rip Curl surf event after party and a long weekend Sunday session. This Friday the 22nd brings Tiki Taane to town to perform his acoustic loop pedal tour, just one man and his guitar but his mastery of his loop pedals make this seem like a full band experience. Tiki is one of NZs superstar muso's and the chance to see him at the Yot is not to be missed!! Saturday at the Yotty brings the afterparty for the Rip Curl surf event, featuring acclaimed DJ duo,

People of Paris - this will go off big time! Music Month is bought to an end by one of the Countries top bands Trinity Roots playing Saturday the 30th May. People still remember the legendary gig at the town hall a decade ago. Trinity Roots are one of the countries best ever bands with a power to their music possessed by very few acts. Touring their new album Citizen as well as playing their extensive back catalogue this is a fantastic way to finish a great month of music. As this is a long weekend there will be a Sunday session probably all inside hosted by Jamin-i. Remember the Yot is also open thursdays with free pool ,sky sport and great music ... A Meek

I was brought up with 2 brothers in a Both Dad and I went forward to receive Godly home, on a dairy farm in Oratia valley at Jesus as our Lord and Saviour. What a the foot of the Waitakeres. From a young age I special and life-changing divine moment that loved God, delighted in His creation, and was! Little did I realise the wonderful, loved to go to Oratia Church and sing His adventurous life God had in store! At Ardmore praises. I presumed I was a Christian as, at Teachers' Training College I formed a lasting 14, I had confirmed my parents christening friendship with Zoe Williams. Interest in her vows. I took that step seriously and sincerely. Maori culture led me to gain a deep love for However, in 1959, Billy Graham came to Maori. After teaching at Waimate North, and Auckland. “We have all done wrong, we've then further training at Bible College, I served lied, disobeyed our parents.... our God hates for a number of years with the Maori sin.” he said. The Holy Spirit began to convict Evangelical Fellowship. me of the time I'd disobeyed my parents and Following my marriage to Ken Brown in told my brother he could jump into the 1988, our Lord led us to serve together with swimming pool at a holiday park. Had not a the Africa Evangelical Fellowship in Botswana, cyclist jumped off his bike and pulled Chris including a month in Israel, visiting the very out, I believe he'd have drowned! places spoken of in the Bible. Surely the most “Turn from your sin. Repent. Jesus died to adventurous life is the one lived in obedience take the punishment you deserve.” Billy to the Lord Jesus, and the best thing of all is continued, “The Bible says, “Unless you are born that it leads to eternal life in Heaven! again you cannot enter the Kingdom of God.” Julia Brown If you have questions about God, or want to know more about this story, contact: Activate 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

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Copper medal for Raglanites and rest of Kiwi team

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SNOW ON THE BEACH—2015 New Zealand Team (featuring Daniel Kereopa and Armie Armstrong) performing haka after winning the copper medal for finishing fourth at the 2015 ISA World SUP and Paddleboard Championships held in Mexico.

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ontributions from Raglanites Daniel Kereopa and Armie Armstrong helped The New Zealand Stand Up Paddle and Paddleboard Team finish fourth at the 2015 ISA World Stand Up Paddle and Paddleboard Championship in Mexico this week (Monday 18th May) - securing what was their first event team medal. The final day saw a four medal haul for the Kiwis which was capped off by a silver in the team relay. The Americans dominated the event and claimed the gold medal ahead of Australia with the Silver and Hawaii with the bronze. The four New Zealand medals came through the team relay (silver), Penelope Strickland (SUP) with a bronze, Cory Taylor (Prone) with a bronze and Jasmine Smith (Prone) with a copper. The day started well with Gisborne’s Jasmine Smith finishing fourth in the prone technical race of 5kms. Smith had mixed it with the front runners at the start of the race before falling out of sync with the waves during the middle laps. Australian Jordan Mercer went on to win the race. “The race started off really well. I was in the lead with Jordan Mercer (AUS) and then towards the end of the first leg we got jagged by the girls behind us and I fell out of sync with the waves after that” said Smith. “I ended up fourth which to be honest I'm so disappointed with, I definitely didn't come here to get

fourth but that's just how racing goes a lot of the time” she added. “This has been the most inspirational ‘Worlds’ I have ever been too. You are racing professional athletes and everyone in our team was here to win. “Having a captain like Daniel (Kereopa) made our team that much stronger and if it wasn't for each other’s support and belief in achieving we would have never achieved half the results we did” she added. Daniel Kereopa surfed to a sixth placing in the Men’s SUP Surfing and Alexis Poulter (Waihi Beach) surfed to ninth in the Women’s SUP Surfing. I was slightly out of sync with the waves” commented Kereopa after losing out in both his qualifying and reperchage semifinals. “Conditions were tough but I have to enjoy the moment of being at the top end of the contest” he added. “I really wanted to make the final as it was the goal I had in mind and is what I trained for. I am very pleased to be competing against the world's best and I am not far off the pace.” Kereopa was eliminated by event champion Sean Poynter (USA) and home town hero Felipe Hernandez who went on to place third in the final. “This result means I can say a big thank you to all who supported and helped me get to Mexico. I am certain the more I compete at the international level the more results will come. I am as good as the rest of world so I’m amped to prove it.” The men’s paddlers in the stand up paddleboard race ground it out against a strong field of paddlers that they could not match over the

short distance. Armie Armstrong was the top placed Kiwi finishing 14th and Ollie Houghton (Auck) placed 17th. The race was dominated by the Hawaiians with a one-two finish thanks to Connor Baxter and Mo Frietas. The frenzied team relay was the highlight of the Kiwi’s day with Jasmine Smith, Andrew Newton (Mnt), Penelope Strickland and Ollie Houghton taking the line for New Zealand. “The relay race was just hectic, like boards flying everywhere and fatigued racers running around confused. It was super fun though. Super stoked to get silver behind the Aussies” commented New Zealand’s youngest paddler, 15-year-old Ollie Houghton (Auck). Ollie Houghton brought home the race for the team but was mowed down in the dying stages by the Australian Team. However, as one of the youngest competitors at the event, the entire beach saw the magnitude of his effort giving him a standing ovation as he crossed the line. “I was honoured, really stoked to have that many people supporting me at once. I was kinda bummed that the Aussies slipped in front of us but, the support just made my day” said Houghton. The event was held at Sayulita, Mexico from the 10th – 17th May. A full complement of eleven Kiwi athletes attended the event. The eight day event included 300 participants from 27 nations competing in ten surfing and racing disciplines. B Kennings

Pink Ribbon Breast Cancer Breakfast You may recall last year Suzanne Ker and her team ran a fun morning of laughs and entertainment and raised over $1600. 8 RAGLAN Chronicle

It’s happening again. We have

compiled a stack of gifted items from our very generous business community and Julie Hanna has kindly agreed to bring her auctioning skills to amuse and cheer us along on this endeavour. A guest speaker is organised to share simply of her journey with

breast cancer. So do come along with a donation for entry and extra cash to join in the auction. For catering purposes please phone and book with Suzanne on 8256560 or text to 0291202949 or email suzi.ker@gmail.com

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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

ROB POOLTON LTD

N EXCAVATIO A L G N RA

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

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

Miniskips

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

Commercial Residential Rural / Farming

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

07 825 6509 027 208 6742 PLUMBING

BUILDERS

raglanelectrical@rocketmail.com

ENGINEERING

CONCRETE SERVICES

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE HARDIES HOUSE & GARDEN

ELECTRICIANS

FENCING

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

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

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

ROOFING

COURIERS/PARCELS

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

RAGLAN TO HAMILTON THREE TIMES DAILY “I CAN DELIVER YOUR PARCELS ANYWHERE IN NEW ZEALAND WITH TRACK & TRACE!”

LAWNS / LANDSCAPING

‘CHILLED SERVICE NOW AVAILABLE’

PH Pete: 0274 302 890

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

R A G L A N RAMBLERS WED 27 MAY: 9am at carpark next to fire station: Karamu Caves - bring lunch & book 825 7866 WED @ RAGLAN CLUB, Fun Quiz 6:45pm. WRITING GROUP MEETS recess June/ July recommencing Aug HEALING ROOMS 2nd & 4th Thurs @ Plunket Rooms, 11am – 12.30. FREE PLAYGROUP: Fridays 9.30-11.30am at Raglan Childcare Centre, 5 Wallis St. RIP CURL PRO, May 22-24, Manu Bay presented by Galbraith’s.

For Sale

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

ALL MENS TEES half price SIX BARREL SODA half price LONELY LINGERIE 30% o f f ALL MENS DENIM 30% o f f Good Time to Get In One Week Only ! The Corner Store &

trailer load delivered. Ph Dave 825 7270. COMPOST – BULK $35m3 and bagged $8 @ Xtreme Zero Waste 186 Te Hutewai Rd

Public Notices

Wanted To Let

RUAPUKE MOTOR CAMP

Services Offered

CHIMNEY FLUE CLEANING : Avoid chimney fires. For safe and efficient heating. $95 . ph 027 2930398

Public Notices

RAGLAN JUNIOR SOCCER 16.05.15 5th Grade Urchins 6th Grade Makos 6th grade Snappers 7th Grade Seastars 7th Grade Tuatuas 7th Grade Morays 7th Grade Stingrays 7th Grade Orcas 8th Grade Mauis 9th Grade Seasnakes 9th Grade Mussels 9th Grade Great Whites 9th Grade Seahorses 9th Grade Dolphins 10th Grade Anemones 11th Grade Sharks Open grade Piranhas

W 3-2 L 0-7 W 4-1 W 12-0 W 2- 0 L 1-8 W 3-1 L 1-5 W 15-1 L 1-5 L 2-7 L 1-4 W 10-3 W 9-1

FRI 22 MAY @ YOT CLUB, TIKI TANE, acoustic loop pedal tour. Tickets from venue. SAT 23 MAY @ YOT CLUB, RIP CURL PRO

Prime location, High foot traffic Ph 021-363465

3 BDRM + 2 BATHROOMS, longterm, 2 mature woman, good references, small house dog, prefer unfurnished ph 09 425 FIREWOOD DRY 6x6 9126 or 027 2627836 load pine $125, mac To Let $145, native $160, gum $160. Delivered. Ph 2 BDRM - HEART OF 0210771524. TOWN – Long or short term accommodation FIREWOOD MANUKA rental DRY DELIVERED or workspace. Sunny $110m3 Ring 825 0522. and private overlooking DRY MANUKA firewood Harbour. Semi-furnished shed stored $130 heaped (neg.) ph 021 952271.

GRADE RESULT 5th Grade Penguins

Please note yoga email printed incorrectly last week.

TREATED POSTS x 12, Services Offered 2.7m, $10 each ph 825 MOBILE PODIATRY 7865. SERVICES: Toenail Commercial To Let cutting, Foot Spa, Foot Massage, Pedicure by RETAIL SHOP Registered Nurse in your own home. Available 7 SPACE FOR LEASE days. Phone 027 256 Downtown CBD, 5437

In My Good Books

Public Notices

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.

PLAYERS OF THE DAY Luca Thompson & Corey Pepper

Felix Dyer Cameron Hartstone Oscar McGowan Bella Wynyard Joe Agar Sylvan Welby & George Strongman-Craig Naom Freidrich Hariana Williams Harry Carter Tukiri Papa Louis Parker Pipiri Kenehuru-Aoturoa Jessie Shaw Lena Lorenzen-Hawking Molly McKinlay Xander Warren Amua Te Maioha

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

W 3-0 Win W 7-1 L 1-0 W 5-3 W 4-2 W 2-0 W 4-1 L 7-3 L 1-2 W 4-1 L 0-8 W 8-4 W 17-0

PLAYERS OF THE DAY Toby Bower Conner Doran Zen Lally Ella Rawley Jade Camezind Win by default Lucien Kite Taine Warren Lemaga Hassell Hunter Langlands Siope Reignier Ika Greensill Harrison Meek Georgie Benseman Keira Hartstone Jordan Breckon Mooar Braeden Rossiter Joshua Haworth & Amua Te Maioha

12th Grade

RESULT

PLAYERS OF THE DAY

Lost 0 - 98 Joe Clark & Tane Parata

10th Grade RB Won 90 - 0

Navryn Meddings-Malone & George

Public Notices

FIREFIGHTER 39ERS QUIZ NIGHT. Thank you all very much for attending the quiz night last Saturday evening, It was a very fun night. The 8 Raglan firefighters that are doing the sky tower challenge and that have been raising money for Leukemia & Blood Cancer Foundation are very grateful for the awesome attendance and all the donated prizes. A huge thank you to Stefan Frew from Live Electrical for an outstanding contribution. Great support from Bow Street Depot, Harbour View Hotel , Raglan Chronicle, Sandra Bowditch, Trade Aid, Roll Up and all of the other contributions from everyone on the night. $1,622 was raised on the night. A total of $6,228.40 has been raised by the team for this year’s fundraising efforts and all sent to the Leukemia & Blood Cancer Foundation. Thanks again. The Raglan Volunteer Fire Rescue team “The 39ers”.

*free quotes *quick response *reasonable rates • Garden Design • Paving • Outdoor fires • Stone walls

• Native planting • Steps • Entrance ways • Pizza ovens

Paul Clarke 021 178 2454 or 07 825 8368

raglanlandscaping@outlook.co.nz

Notice of Meeting – Raglan Community Board

Public Notices

THE RAGLAN 60S FRIENDSHIP CLUB AGM to be held at Raglan Club on 31st May 2015 from 2pm. Any enquiries ph secretary Rose Meek 825 0488. RAGLAN INDOOR BOWLS Starts Sunday May 24th at 1.15pm Venue: Church Hall 48 Bow St. prizes, raffle, free refreshments, and free entry for first two weeks. All welcome including beginners. For enquiries phone iris 825 7227.

Public Notices

RAGLAN LANDSCAPING AND STONEWORK

afterparty feat. People of Paris. SAT 23 MAY @ VALENTES, acoustic duo Phil & Tilly, from 8pm.

RAGLAN JUNIOR RUGBY 09.05.15 GRADE

Raglan Violence Prevention and Awareness

Starts Monday 25th May 6pm-7.15pm Beginners welcome Bookings essential: corry.yoga@ gmail.com

RAGLAN JUNIOR SOCCER 09.05.15 RESULT

BULLY FREE ZONE

YOGA 5-WEEK COURSE - $50!

CORRECTION to Raglan Junior Rugby results from weekend 02.05.15: 9th Grade Player of the Day was Ocean Burke.

GRADE 5th Urchins 5th Penguins 6th Snappers 6th Makos 7th Seastars 7th Tuatuas 7th Morays 7th Stingrays 7th Orcas 8th Mauis 9th Seasnakes 9th Mussels 9th Great Whites 9th Seahorses 9th Dolphins 10th Anemones 11th Sharks Open Piranhas

Public Notices

Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Raglan Community Board will be held in the Supper Room, Town Hall, Bow Street, Raglan on Tuesday 9 June 2015 commencing at 2.00pm. A public forum will be held from 1.30pm. This notice is given under section 46 of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987. G J Ion Chief Executive

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MON @ THE RAGLAN CLUB. 500 cards, 1pm. WEDS @ ORCA R E S TA U R A N T 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. 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.

Courses, classes & workshops

0800 492 452 www.waikatodistrict.govt.nz www.facebook.com/WaikatoDistrictCouncil

MANAGER - BRYANT RETREAT The DV Bryant Trust is one of the longestestablished philanthropic trusts in the Waikato. The Trust’s primary objective is “to enhance human welfare in the Waikato”. Back in the 1960’s the Trust opened a new purpose-built Rest Home for Women, overlooking the inner Raglan Harbour. In 2003 the Rest Home was renamed the ‘Bryant Retreat’. The Retreat accommodates up to six women at a time for a usual stay of 11 nights where life revolves around three nutritious meals per day, time for plenty of walks, rest and reflection, laughter with other women and having fun! After more than seven years in this position, the Manager is retiring, and we are seeking interest from applicants who are motivated to provide outstanding guest care and strong leadership to a well established team. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive you will assist with the screening of referred guests, ensure that all guests experience a comfortable and pleasant stay, and that privacy is respected. Recruiting, training and supporting staff will be a critical aspect of your role, as will day to day operational management of the Retreat. You will undertake general administrative and accounts functions, and assist the Chief Executive with the marketing plan, and maintenance and capital works programmes. We are interested to hear from applicants who demonstrate strong leadership ability, empathy with people from diverse backgrounds and high levels of innovation and motivation. While a background in the health sector may be an advantage it is not essential, given that the Trust is not a health provider. However the desire to play a ‘hands on role’ in the operation and success of this unique organisation is critical. A level of flexibility is required, but generally you will work approximately 65 hours per fortnight, which will include one overnight stay per fortnight. Other benefits include eight weeks annual leave per annum. This is a unique role for a unique person! Are you keen to know more?

Please contact Judy Davison on 07 839 3685 or judy@assetrec.co.nz. Applications close Wednesday 17th June 2015.

10th Grade RG Won 110 - 0 Ephrem Cox, Tana Clapham & Oliver Wallace 9th Grade

Lost 10 - 60

Ivan Waitere

8th Grade RB Won 40 - 25 Cody Swann & Noah Furniss 8th Grade RG Lost 30 - 40 Riley Hartgill, Luca Parrott and Crosbie Wallis 7th Grade

Won 60 - 45 Maz Conner

6th Grade

Draw 60 - 60

Tawera Gray-Lord

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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

Sunday 2pm - 69d Otonga Valley Rd

NEXT AUCTION: FRIDAY 5TH JUNE 2015 – 6PM, RAY WHITE OFFICE NEW BEGINNINGS

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY

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.

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Prior Auction offers considered. OPEN

OPEN HOME Saturday 11am 297 Te Papatapu Road

TOP SHELF PROPERTY

STEP INTO THE MARKET

AUCTION: 5.6.14 - 29 Te Mata Rd

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 3 dble brms + office, entertainers kitchen Sun drenched open plan living & decks

NG 0 ISI 17,00 T R 5 RAG#20923 OPEN HOME E DV ICE $ A R W WOODEN IT BE NICE NORVE P SE E R Double garaging with internal access Prior Auction offers considered

ID#RAG20964

Saturday 1pm 23a Violet Street

AUCTION 5.6.15: 15 Cambrae Rd

Saturday 1pm 10 Violet Street

WATER & MOUNTAIN

Julie Hanna 027 441 8964 OPEN HOME ID#RAG20886 Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282

HOME View open home SunOPEN 1pm or by appointment OCEAN RETREAT BUSH BABY

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

• 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.

REDUCED: 30a Cambrae Rd OPEN HOME

OPEN HOME

RUSTIC LIVING 30A FIN AL CAMBRAE RD $339,000 NO T ID#RAG20933

150 Whaanga Road

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#RAG22346

ID#RAG22337

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

Julie Hanna 027 441 8964 Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282

ID#RAG22330

Tamara Athique 021 804 701 Graham Rope 021 222 7427

Tamara Athique 021 804 701

• Amazing views • 4 Bedrooms plus potential to develop downstairs • Great private decking • Ideal location to work from home • Subdivision possibility • Land size: 1282m

ID#RAG22333

ID#RAG22146

Julie Hanna 027 441 8964 Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282

Graham Rope 021 222 7427

99b Highbrook Way

YOUR NEXT FAMILY HOME $395,000

• This family home is a lovely surprise as soon as you walk through the door • Recently renovated, a modern kitchen, new wood fire, heat pump, ensuite and bathroom • Heaps of storage in the loft area which is fully insulated with a heat transfer unit • Situated on 1057m2. • Across the road is the added bonus of a tennis court and Te Mata school for the kids. Move in and enjoy, the work is done here!

View open home Sun 2pm or by appointment

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ID#RAG22318

BE IN QUICK! $395,000 The lifestyle dream! A few acres, American style 3 Bay barn with open area on upper level. Large flat building site with a couple of paddocks for the horses, or a few sheep and some chickens. Water tank, troughs and builder’s pole, plus building pad already cleared. No covenants. Ready for your inspection.

ID#RAG22190

Graham Rope 021 222 7427

Richard Thomson 027 294 8625

Saturday 1pm - 1 Upper Cross St

Sunday 12pm - 33 Uenuku Ave

Saturday 1pm - 25F Violet St

Sunday 1pm - 29 Te Mata Rd

Saturday 2pm - 2 Lorenzen Bay Rd

Sunday 1pm - 21 Rose St

Saturday 2pm - 2 Karekare Ave

Sunday 2pm – 15 Cambrae Rd

Sunday 2pm - 786 Te Mata Rd

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

AMAZING OPPORTUNITY FOR FAMILY LIVING $447,000

• Here is a great opportunity to have a home and income • Situated on 809m2 in popular Lorenzen Bay • This 2 level property provides potential to either live, rent or cater for the extended • family • With rural views, large easy care section and a super sized double garage there is plenty of parking

786 Te Mata Rd

REDUCED: 35 Main Rd

THE CHOICE IS YOURS $399,000

View open home Sat 2pm or by appointment

• Californian Bungalow built in 1928 with Home and Income potential • Spacious living areas, polished Matai timber flooring • Covered veranda overlooking landscaped gardens with a rural vista • Many powered workshop spaces, single garage and carport • Situated on 1410m2 in a vibrant country community, only ten minutes from Raglan

ID#RAG22344

HAPPILY EVER AFTER $599,000

• Kiwi Classic, a character property in a good location at a great price • This 1950’s weatherboard cottage has fireplace and polished timber flooring • Set on a sunny, fully-fenced, corner section with ample flat lawn space •Situated on 420m2 close to Raglan town and on route to the beaches

NEW LISTING: 2 Lorenzen Bay Rd

773 Te Mata Rd

KIWI CLASSIC $339,000

View open home Sat 2pm or by appointment

• 1940’s weatherboard cottage with the character of yesteryear • Classic wooden joinery, timber flooring, open kitchen and a modern bathroom • Ready for you to move in and enjoy • A cottage (currently tenanted) that will warm your heart! • A fully fenced, sundrenched North facing lawn area is another great feature of this property.

IC E • Motivated Vendor • 2 storey home with plenty of character on 640m² section • Warm timber features, classic clawfoot bath, wooden French doors • Private deck with water views • Heat pump, new roof, new carpet, new water cylinder ID#RAG20984 • Off-street parking, potential to add garaging Phone now for an appointment to view 448 •Wainui CloseRoad to Lorenzen Bay and Cox Bay RAGLAN RUSTIC REAL ESTATE

CHARACTER, STYLE, LOCATION $$350,000

Sunday 2pm 16 Stewart Street

AUCTION THIS SATURDAY!! 5 o’clock Saturday 21st January, Ray White Office. Be There!!!

NEW LISTING: 2 Karekare Ave

Julie Hanna 027 441 8964 Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282

22 Government Rd

ID#RAG22291

View open home Sun 2pm or by appointment

Sunday 1pm 1 Seabreeze Way

Wonderfully positioned to capture water views and sunshine. Featuring: • Sun-drenched decking • Quick walk to the beach • Lots of character and charm Prior Auction offers considered.

ID#RAG22287

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.

GRANDSTAND VIEWS OF LORENZEN BAY

Saturday 1pm 6 Violet Street

• The best of both worlds awaits you at this ideal lifestyle SIZE IS NOT A PROBLEM 4 bedroom home with endless options property located only minutes from Raglan Wonderful family home • Ideal family master with ensuite, open plan living Modernhome, new kitchen Large double garaging and workshop flowing onto north decking Large shade houses withfacing irrigation throughout • The internally access large double garage is a great 1212m² of land Prior Auction offers space forconsidered. cars, boats HOME or could be utilised fully as a ID#RAG20907 OPEN Saturday room 2pm family rumpus/games 55 Government Road • A large barn offers great storage for equipment. There MAKE ME YOUR OWN – I’M RATHER SPECIAL!! is also anFourattached carport. Situated on 3.7578 ha’s. double bedroom home on 625m² Two large living areas, 2 ½ bathrooms • Prior Auction offers Fantastic designer kitchen,considered. entertainer’s oven

ID#RAG20965

COUNTRY LIFE CLOSE TO THE BEACH

Large paved entertainment area

ID#RAG20963

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Saturday 12pm 335 Wainui Road

ID#RAG20952