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eter and Sarah Hillary will be guests of honour at the opening of a new forest reserve near Raglan that bears their famous father’s name, as well as that of a local farming family which has helped protect the area. Sir Edmund Hillary was the longserving first patron of the Native Forest Restoration Trust which will own and manage the 460 hectare Ed Hillary Hope Reserve, while the Hope family has helped protect the bush and farmed the land for more than 70 years. The opening will be at 11.30am on Saturday 23 May at 732 Old Mountain Rd, Waitetuna, Raglan. The new reserve contains 180 hectares of established forest and more than 280 hectares of farm land well suited for restoration. It adjoins the Four Brothers Scenic Reserve. The project will contribute significantly to the network of protected native forest areas within 20 kilometres of Hamilton. It will also be part of Waikato Regional Council’s Halo Project, which involves active pest animal control at selected sites near Hamilton to support birdlife such as tui and kereru. The council has paid approximately $500,000 towards the cost of the land, with funds built up over eight years, while the trust contributed $860,000. The trust will now hold it for ongoing management, including pest control. The area will be protected in perpetuity

by a Queen Elizabeth II covenant. The council’s contribution follows similar purchases over the years in other parts of the wider Waikato region. The council’s natural heritage team leader Alan Saunders said establishing the Ed Hillary Hope Reserve was an exciting development for the Waikato when it came to protecting stands of native bush and promoting flourishing birdlife. “The region’s remaining stands of native forest are fragmented and often riddled with pest animals and weeds,” Mr Saunders said. “The creation of this major new reserve is just magic when it comes to us protecting what’s there now and restoring things for the future.” The Native Forest Restoration Trust’s manager Sandy Crichton said the proximity of the reserve to Raglan and Hamilton makes the site potentially very special and there will be lots of community involvement in its operation. “We would like to see the Ed Hillary Hope Reserve become a flagship reserve for the trust, a reserve with great public access and high recreation value. “Old logging roads will be developed for walking tracks, and the restoration of pastureland will involve local volunteers. We plan to connect the Karamu Walkway through the new reserve to create a new loop track, a track that we would like to use to tell the story of restoration on the new reserve.” Those planning to attend the event are asked to RSVP by 16 May by emailing sandy@nznfrt.org.nz

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Re: Raglan Maori Warden fundraising puzzle. Recently the Raglan Maori Warden Charitable Trust applied to Waikato District Council to run a fund-raiser on the Opotoru Bridge; the Wardens are all volunteers and rely on grants and donations to fund their excellent and tireless community work. Their application was turned down on the grounds that it would be “soliciting for money”. Really? Yet just a couple of weeks later, the

St Johns Ambulance ran a fundraiser on the Opotoru Bridge and asked people to make a donation. It seems there are different rules being applied here. Why is this? I'm waiting to hear the Waikato DIstrict Council's explanation for this bizarre contradictory decision making. Community Trusts should have equal opportunity, surely. Sincerely, Dr Lesley Syme Raglan Ward Councillor 20012004

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aglan Area School will show its support for Pink Shirt Day next week when an eight-strong group of senior students launch an original anti-bullying song at morning assembly on the Wednesday – and the school’s 450-odd students unite by dressing in pink on the Friday. It’s to promote an awareness of bullying and to show such behaviour is “not okay” in our community, says school social worker Hineoma Paekau-Rush. She’s worked for three years now with both Raglan Area and Te Uku School students – who will also wear pink come Friday week – in the common goal towards zero bullying. “We’re trying to be the first bully-free schools in New Zealand,” explains Hineoma, who believes our schools are the hub of the community and what’s talked about there will filter through to homes. “If there’s one place that can do it, Raglan can,” she adds of the bully-free ideal. The area school’s anti-bullying song or waiata being performed next week ahead of Pink Shirt Day came out of an initiative last year, explains deputy principal Bronwyn Haitana, when Cornerstone Roots frontman Brian Ruawai worked with students to help put their original composition together. The message is also the focus of the school’s mid-week assemblies which stress respecting one another’s differences and resisting bullying, she told the Chronicle. It involves talking about and understanding the many forms of bullying, and encouraging students to speak up and be “active bystanders” when necessary. “Students know what respectful relationships look like,” Bronwyn insists. “They just need the confidence to be who they are … and to care about each other.” The respectful relationships theme is also included in a colouring-in competition for the junior school area, with three $50 Warehouse vouchers to be won. This is the third successive year the school has been involved in Pink Shirt Day, which has become an annual event in many

Paige Teddy and Taine Kerapa are two of the singers from an eight-strong group of Raglan Area School senior students launching an original anti-bullying song next week.

countries including New Zealand since 2009. It encourages people to speak up, stand together and stop bullying. The movement began in Nova Scotia, Canada, in 1977 when a group of students defended a kid who was bullied for wearing a pink shirt. His peers took a stand by also wearing pink shirts, and handed them out to their classmates to show solidarity. Wearing a pink shirt is now a way of showing those being bullied that there are people around who care. Edith Symes

Kereopa wins race for competition funding A tired but happy Daniel Kereopa is off to Mexico and Tahiti to compete in stand up paddle disciplines after a mammoth fundraising effort. Daniel would join fellow Raglan paddler Arnie Armstrong in Mexico this week to compete for New Zealand at the 2015 ISA Stand Up Paddle and Paddleboard Championship in Sayulita. The eight-day event involved teams from more than 25 countries competing in 10 different surfing and racing disciplines. Last year, New Zealand came tenth overall. Daniel, who won The Ultimate Waterman inaugural world title in New Zealand in March, had to do some quick fundraising to make the ISA event and then the Waterman League’s Stand Up World Tour event in Tahiti at the end of May. Through online pledges, a fundraising day at Auckland’s Red Beach and an auction, Daniel reached his target of $8000 to pay for his travel expenses.

Poihakena Marae kaumatua also gave Daniel one of their Rarotonga trip fundraising days – with Daniel on cooking – to help him on his mission. “So I’m off to Mexico and Tahiti,” Daniel said this week. “I’m fit but I’m tired – running around doing this [fundraising] stuff is not calming work!,” he joked. In Mexico he was looking forward to catching up with Ultimate Waterman adversaries, Tahitian Georges Cronsteadt, American Danny Ching and Hawaiian Connor Baxter. “Every time I go into an event I think about winning,” Daniel said. “I’m going to make sure I have a bit of fun and do my country proud.” After a week back home, Daniel would fly to Tahiti where he would meet Georges again, plus Ultimate Waterman competitors Tahiti’s Manoa Drollet and Hawaiian Kai Lenny for the tour, which was part of a six-event competition. Rachel Benn

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Owners of the Hamilton’s highly acclaimed Sugur Bowl Café, Rach and Aaron Bidois, would soon be opening a new establishment in Bow Street, where Banteay Srey Khmer Restaurant currently operated. Rach said they would take over the building on May 14 and then would spend six to eight weeks preparing it for the opening at the end of June or early July: “We need to funk it up a bit.” The as-yet unnamed café would sell cabinet food, salads, raw foods and other café-style food by day, then metamorphous into a takeaway joint by night with gourmet burgers, craft beers and healthy gourmet food available to eat in or take out. Part of the plan was also to develop the courtyard at the back of the café. “We’re going to make it really cool,” Rach said. Rach and Aaron, who live in Raglan with their three children, have worked in hospitality for 15 to 20 years and believe they have found a gap in the Raglan market for healthy gourmet takeaways. “As a working family, coming home at night [to Raglan] you can’t always get what you want for a takeaway,” she said. The new café would be similar to the Sugar Bowl in Maeroa, which frequently gets named as one of the top cafes in Hamilton and does well in food awards. The most recent accolade was from BuzzFeed, a American news and

Cafe coming soon: Bow Street site where new cafe will be launched entertainment social website, which this month named the cafe as one of its “23 brunch places in New Zealand to try before you die”. “Sugar Bowl isn’t your usual eggs n’ bacon style breakfast. Fresh ingredients, used in innovative ways, makes for a brunch that’ll improve your morning,” BuzzFeed said. “We’ve always been pretty staunch about having really healthy food and keeping up

with food trends,” Rach said of the café, which the couple had owned for 10 years. They planned to keep the Sugar Bowl Café, where Aaron would still work for at least the big morning rush there. Rach worked more behind the scenes. She planned to eventually develop the catering side of the business in Raglan too, as it was a core part of their Hamilton business. Rachel Benn

Raglan lifeguards win national surf lifesaving award A

ssisting a surfer out of a rip and preventing further swimmers from getting into strife has won Raglan lifeguards a national surf lifesaving award. Each month, Surf Life Saving New Zealand selects a winning rescue from each region as well as an overall national winner for the title of BP Rescue of the Month. The Raglan Surf Life Saving Club has won the Northern Region BP Rescue of the Month award for March as well as being the overall national winner. After a busy day of teaching Beach Education, lifeguards Sarah Sharp and Olivia Tobin were relaxing when Sarah went out onto the deck of the surf club to have a look at the beach. She spotted a group of six to seven learner surfers and two swimmers who were caught in a rip. After watching for a

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short period of time, she could see that they weren’t making any progress while trying to return to the shore. She immediately called Olivia and after promptly setting up the Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB), they headed down the hill and along the beach towards the rip. By this time, most of the swimmers had made their own way into the shallow water, although one surfer was still paddling against the current. Due to the low tide, a member of the public assisted in the shallow water before the boat was able to be started. When the lifeguards reached the patient, a French tourist, he was clearly struggling and asked for assistance back to the beach. He was picked up by the boat and returned to shore, with no further assistance required. It is likely that the patient would have made it back to shore without assistance, however it would have taken much longer and he would have become very tired.

Wainui MTB tracks postponed due to consent process The Raglan Mountain Biking Club are having to delay planned track building in the Wainui Reserve due to the resource consenting process taking longer than anticipated. Empire of Dirt, the company contracted to carry out the build, will now begin track construction in October. While the delay is disappointing for keen bikers who have been waiting several years for the tracks to get underway, it gives the club the advantage of getting the tracks right and ensuring high quality construction. It also gives the club time

for future planning as the October build is only phase one of track construction. More thought can now put into how these initial tracks feed into phase two. Adam King from Empire of Dirt is not at all fazed by the delay and says the pine area of the reserve is perfect for mountain biking tracks. He is excited by the potential of the area and believes the Raglan Ocean Trails mountain bike park will be a real draw card for the area. To join Raglan Mountain Biking Club, contact Merren Tait at raglanmtb@gmail. com. Merren Tait

Just as the lifeguards were getting ready to load the IRB back onto the trailer, they spotted a couple approximately 30m up the beach, knee-deep in water, who were about to go for a swim in the same rip. Sarah performed a preventative action, advising the tourists of the danger and how to identify a rip. Completing a preventative action also reduced the likelihood of further swimmers getting into difficulty in the same location. Surf Life Saving New Zealand Chairman Geoff Hamilton says the efforts shown by the Lifeguards was admirable. “The skill and professionalism shown by those involved in the incident is testament to qualities valued by Surf Life Saving New Zealand and BP,” he says. The club receives a $500 fuel voucher from BP to help with the financial costs of keeping communities safe in the water. Lisa Honeybone

Matariki competition Next month marks the start of the third annual Waikato District Matariki Festival. Matariki is a small but distinctive cluster of stars which appear in the sky during June. In the Maori calendar, Matariki is the start of the New Year and a time of harvest, sharing and celebration. To celebrate Matariki through the written word and the arts Waikato District Libraries are holding the annual Matariki competition! Residents are invited to create short stories, poetry, or design their own book cover. More information and entry forms are available from any Waikato district library. Entries open Monday 4 May and close 5pm, 3 July 2015.

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he’s been a preschool teacher for going on 40 years now and Merren Goodison is as excited as ever by the learning of her young protégés. Indeed, she reckons that for the past six years she’s been living the dream at Matapihi, the kindergarten she and husband Mike – along with two business partners – started up in idyllic surrounds in the Te Mata countryside. Set amid eight acres of native bush and boasting its own mini lake, it’s something this enterprising teacher envisaged for a long time. “I dreamed of a country centre where we would be surrounded by New Zealand’s beauty, and the natural environment would have a large influence on our programme.” Matapihi is that magical place, Merren says, where seven trained teachers deliver a

traditional kindergarten curriculum and the ‘Uru Taiao’ programme to 30-odd three, four and five year olds daily. While Uru Taiao translates as entering into the realms of nature, she explains, more simply put it means the children get to “go bush” one day a week and basically connect with nature. That’s different groups of children heading outside exploring for hours on end with a different teacher on any given day, rain or shine. The children cope with inclement weather, assess and take risks, use logs and rope for crossing spaces, often wallow in mud and puddles when winter weather hits, build shelters and create their own adventures in the great outdoors. “Green time not screen time” sums it up, says Merren, who’s quick to add that’s not an original quote but it’s a good one. She and the team at Matapihi have earned accolades for their unique outdoor programme, which has become something of a model in early childhood education. There’s a steady stream of educators to the centre from all over New Zealand and from countries such as Germany, Sweden, Canada, the US, China, Thailand, Hong Kong and Australia. Merren can even list Kazakhstanis among the many nationalities who have visited. Matapihi, which grew out of the natural environment Merren says “we are lucky enough to have in Raglan”, is in practical terms the rural complement to the Raglan Childcare and Educational Centre she and Mike set up downtown on a shoestring budget many years earlier. The Wallis Street centre was the result not of a dream so much as a need, says Merren who saw space for a more flexible alternative to the “sessional” programme run by traditional kindergartens at the time. It was the early 90s and she was teaching at Raglan Kindergarten in Stewart Street, but had a gut instinct the time was right to

branch out and start up her own business. Despite having had just 24 positive replies to a survey in the Chronicle asking if local parents would back another childcare option in town, it was “enough”. With part-time staff Angela Kimber and Lindy Moir – both of whom work at Matapihi today – and “very small numbers”, Raglan’s first private pre-school centre got off the ground. Merren says it was scary as she was the main breadwinner at the time, but “after a few months we had 10 children and were so excited”. It took years though, she recalls, for the venture to become a truly stable business. In the early days Merren’s own family were her mainstay, Mike being the handyman and their three boys helping clean the centre after school. Youngest son Joel has since trained as a teacher himself and is one of two male staff members at Matapihi. The addition of men to the teaching staff – in a female-dominated profession – has been a good development in both centres, Merren believes. They’re among the “huge number” of Raglan people trained in early childhood education from which she is able to draw quality staff. And she’s in no doubt either that “the nature movement” slowly permeating the profession has contributed particularly to Matapihi’s success. So too has the involvement of business partners Max King – who in taking over admin at the Wallis Street centre “allowed me to focus on Matapihi” – and more recently Angela who’s taught alongside Merren most of the 18 years she’s been in business. “I never set it all up and felt (like) this is it,” Merren reveals now. “It’s always evolving and we haven’t finished yet … who knows where we’ll end up!” Edith Symes

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Penny's worth: PJ Haworth addresses the candidates meeting as, from left, Peter Storey, Barry Ashby, Kelly Clarkson and Lisa Thomson look on.

nyone hoping to see a good stoush downtown last Sunday afternoon would have found it only at the establishments showing the big “Fight of the Century” live. By contrast the meet-thecandidates forum in the town hall was a largely placid affair in which the younger of the five community board hopefuls appeared to win endorsement from their more experienced rivals, one of whom devoted his allotted time to reading poetry. To top off a meeting that just got curiouser and curiouser, a sometime council critic instead sprang stoutly to its defence and later there was a big round of applause for the work done by tireless council watchdog John Lawson, who was quietly minding his own business in the 30-strong audience and seemed embarrassed by the accolade. Raglan Resident and Ratepayers chairman Bob McLeod, a sitting board member, got things rolling by inviting each by-election candidate to say a few words. First up was businesswoman and sports promoter Lisa Thomson, who urged creative thinking to find solutions to Raglan issues and wanted the Raglan

Community Board to have a “strong, transparent voice”. “It seems our voices overall are not being heard,” she said. One issue she singled out was sewage treatment: “When people say Raglan’s pumping I want it to be about the surf and not the sewage.” Next to speak was former board chairman Peter Storey, who immediately made clear his main interest in putting his name forward was to see an election take place for the two seats. He pointed out the whole community board was appointed at the last triennial elections – because there were only enough candidates to fill the six seats – and that having more candidates than seats made for a better democratic process. But he couldn’t resist a dig at the council hierarchy, saying staff were ”fond of ways to spend our money” and were too heavily into social engineering rather than developing infrastructure for basic council functions. P J Haworth, who has a long background with Xtreme Zero Waste but now works at SuperValue, stressed the importance of community partnerships before asking a series of “rhetorical questions” ranging from why only one-third of Okete Road

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residents can vote in community board elections to why the new James Street carparking had been “camouflaged”. He also asked, without expecting an answer, who paid the bills every time there was a hiccup with Raglan’s sewerage system. Next speaker Kelly Clarkson joked that as she was pregnant there was one and a half of her to represent Raglan but then got serious about what she saw as a dire need for better communication channels. “The board is only as strong as its connection with the community,” she argued. She called for a board more representative of the community and also talked, like other candidates, of the continuing importance of the ‘Raglan Naturally’ exercise and document of the 1990s. Final speaker Barry Ashby, who did not seek re-election to the board last time around because of ill health, used most of his allotted time reciting poems: one he’d written about the “musical loos” in town, and then a less audible composition on how “God created ACC” – one that reflected on his experiences with the much criticised corporation. But he also found a moment to emphasise his belief it was “always better to get a consensus decision … and to work

with council rather than against them”. Question time covered a wide range of issues, one of them town development. Peter Storey questioned how so small a ratepayer base here could pay for the infrastructure needed when the town’s population swelled to 20,000 in summer, Barry Ashby said people needed to accept there were going to be a lot of three-storey buildings around town, and PJ also accepted growth of Raglan was inevitable and the board’s job would be to guide the process as best it could. Other discussion covered how the community board could have its voice better heard, and how many believed the “Raglan Naturally” document had been largely ignored by council. However former community board chair Rodger Gallagher, who’s often been heard to criticise the “curious ways of council”, said the document had been “completely audited” three years ago and argued

most of what it sought had in fact been done. He said the relationship between council and community board had improved, citing board member participation at council committee meetings and also the council’s new community engagement process. “They are trying to do better … the current council mood is to be much more consultative.” The only fractious note to the meeting came when Malibu Hamilton cited negative comments made in the past by Peter Storey and asked him accusingly “why stand if you feel like that?”. However Peter reiterated he’d been concerned there might not be a by-election because of insufficient candidates. “For my money I would definitely vote for these guys,” he said, indicating the three younger first-time candidates seated at the other end of the trestle tables. “The community is wisest to go for new blood.” A.T.

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Tom Chapman, now living in Raglan, has been given back his life by these products. Growths in his stomach and a weak heart have disappeared. Tiredness and weight issues have also been replaced by 'tons' of energy. Two Raglan women also have experienced some changes in their lives through using these products in the last two months. Tom and these ladies want you to be aware for yourself, family and friends. Our presenter, Bernie Ogilvy, (pictured) was born in Otorohanga, was a former Professor of Economics and successful businessman, has had his brain tumor totally cured. His arthritic pain, tiredness and prostate issues have disappeared as well. Daily reports continue to pour in

from several countries emphasising that people are regaining their best sleeps ever, regaining noticeable increases in daily energy Bernie Ogilvy and seeing a visible slowing down in their aging. Users obtain remarkable mental recall and focus - as they used to when younger. Many users notice massive reductions in inflammation and joint discomforts, as well as improved sleep patterns. Others refer to skin improvements from issues such as psoriasis. These products will assist you naturally get rid of environmental toxins and radiation out of your whole body - so you can enjoy stress free lives once again. Come check us out! Venue: Raglan House, 45 Bow St, Raglan Date & Time: 15th May 1.00pm - 3.00pm Further Info : Tom - 021 2222 787 Email: tom.chapman787@gmail. com

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I was 18 months old when I lost most of Heavenly Father's 'Forever Family'. I asked my sight. The rest was later destroyed in a Him to be my Lord and Saviour – the best failed eye operation. At 3 I contracted decision I ever made – the most important diphtheria which almost killed me. Though I decision anyone can ever make. No way didn't understand what was happening to me would I be so foolish as to reject the then, I now know that the power of death everlasting life Christ offers to all who put their came in to that hospital room to take my life. I faith in Him for salvation. saw it, I smelt it and felt it. The Lord Jesus Since then I've found that following Jesus later explained to me it was only His is more than avoiding eternal retribution and intervention that saved me from dying. anticipating everlasting redemption. Following Growing up with a disability, I learned to the Lord gives me the privilege of knowing use it to advance my personal interests Him personally and loving Him passionately – regardless of the effects of my actions on the greatest privilege anyone can enjoy. those around me. My only real interest was The eyes in my head still don't work, but ME. But at 16 I discovered I was not the how thankful I am that God has opened the 'centre of the universe' after all! It was then I eyes of my heart to see the truth of the saw that this position belongs only to the Lord Gospel. Through Jesus Christ I have now Jesus Christ. God sent Jesus into this world to been made a citizen of Heaven and I eagerly save the world through Him. I realised I must await the day when I will become a permanent leave my life of sin and be born again by the resident there. Spirit of God. So I became a son in the Ken 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

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

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New owners take over Essence

ntroducing the new owners of Mousey Brown (formerly Essence Hair and Beauty), Paul and Sarah Fitch. With a combined total of 22 years in the hairdressing industry, the couple are “Excited about becoming part of the Raglan community.” With the new signage going up and re-branding as a new hair salon, Mousey Brown is aptly named after so many customers referring to their

hair as ‘just so… Mousey Brown.” Having moved over the hill from Hamilton, the pair specialise in precision cuts and creative colour work. “We want to work with you so that every day is a ‘good hair day,’ “ said Sarah. Taking over from Shannon and Chris Leuthart a few changes are afoot, with customers now being served Raglan Roast coffee they will no longer be continuing with the beauty section and will be

focusing solely on hair for the time being. For everyone that knows Lucy Mortlock, rest assured she will be continuing to work her magic at the new Mousey Brown. Mousey Brown will also be extending their hours, including late nights and weekends so no more need to drive over the hill to Hamilton. Pop in to check out Mousey Brown out on Bow St. or call for an appointment: 07 825 8944.

Health Clinic: Enrolment update The West Coast Health Clinic is currently updating enrolment details for ALL patients who are registered with us as we need to prove that each patient is entitled to publicly funded healthcare in NZ. Failure to do this will affect the funding that enables us to provide very low cost access care for our community so we are asking for your help with mammoth project. In the last six months 1200 patients have updated their enrolment but we have another

3400 to complete! We need each patient to prove their eligibility by providing one of the following: - NZ Passport (we will accept expired passports) - or NZ /Cook Island/ Niue/ Tokelau birth certificate + photo ID if over 18 years old - or NZ Citizenship certificate + photo ID - or Gold Card/ CSC + Photo ID - or Other Passport + copy of 2 year visa from arrival date - or Australian passport + proof of commitment to NZ for 2years from arrival date These requirements are due to

legislation changes dating back to 2011 and the Ministry of Health is actively completing audits on practices to ensure compliance so your assistance would be greatly appreciated. When you bring your proof of eligibility into the practice we will also ask you to complete a new enrolment form as it is vital that we maintain up to date records for patients and their next of kin for emergency purposes. If you have any difficulty with these requirements or completing the forms please talk to one of our friendly receptionists who will be able to assist you. WCHC Team

The Raglan 39ers Invite You To The Brain Mushing Spectacular

QUIZ NIGHT!

MASSIVE DISCOUNTS

Saturday May 9th Doors open 5pm starts 6pm

Txt: 022 090 5315 Email: buildermcleod5150@gmail.com and show up on the night (Seats are limited so dont miss out)

$10 PP, TEAM MAXIMUM 8 Come down to the station and help us raise money for the leukaemia and blood foundation.

All Proceeds Go To Leukaemia & Blood Cancer Foundation 8 RAGLAN Chronicle

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       

              

              

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                     

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     

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                 

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    

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      

  

      

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               

   

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         

     

       

     

               

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RAGLAN JUNIOR SOCCER 02.05.15 GRADE RESULT 5th Grade Urchins 5th Grade Penguins 6th Grade Snappers 6th Grade Makos 7th Grade Seastars BYE 7th Grade Tuatuas W1-0 7th Grade Morays Draw 0-0 7th Grade Stingrays W5-1 7th Grade Orcas L3-6 8th Grade Mauis L0-2 9th Grade Seasnakes W7-0 9th Grade Mussels L0-6 9th Grade Great Whites W5-0 9th Grade Seahorses L0-5 9th Grade Dolphins W5-1 10th Grade Anemones L2-6 11th GradeSharks W6-0 Open grade Piranhas W8-1

GRADE 12th Grade

SEMI-FURNISHED large one bdrm flat, power inc. Rag west $230 p/w ph 825 7270 Dave. WAT E R F R O N T Greenslade Rd, views & privacy, 2brm, extensive decking, heat pump. $300/wk. 0276356626 Situations Vacant

SENIOR CITIZENS MEETING will be held in the Fire Station Social Rooms on the 14th May 2015 at 11am, $5 for lunch and Raffle. Erica Kirby speaks about “Aglow Fellowship”. Introducing New Members willing to support our Senior Citizens Organisation. The Committee and Members Welcome one and all. Enquires to Tania Lattaney 8258345, Myrna Michie 8258382.

Raglan Violence Prevention and Awareness

PLAYERS OF THE DAY Diego Henderson

Corey Pepper and Benji Clark Van Camenzind Caoimhe Meenagh Izzy Fenton Toby Pepper Jack Meek Milla Taggart Robert Te Tapu Barton Cullen Betteridge Arie Koning Jack McGregor Emma Higgins Zoe Oliver Sophie Higgins Jack Brownlee Billy Mosen

RAGLAN JUNIOR RUGBY 02.05.15

To Let

DELIVERERS WANTED for delivering Circulars in the Raglan area. There are runs available for immediate start or get your name on the list for the next available position. Text your name, address and phone details to: 027 515 1461 for more info. Public Notices

BULLY FREE ZONE

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

RESULT

PLAYERS OF THE DAY

Lost 46 - 5 Liam Parrott & Lincoln Winter

10th Grade RB Won 40 -20 Maioro Greensill & Taane Millwood 10th Grade RG Melville 10th Gold Defaulted (Won 95 - 0) Ewan McCartie & Oliver Wallace 9th Grade

Won 40 - 10 Arnika & Tua

8th Grade RB Won 35 -20 Kade Fitch-Waitere & Brae Wilson 8th Grade RG

POA

7th Grade

Lost 45 - 80 Charlize Murphy

6th Grade

Draw 15 - 15

Zara Wilson

Notice of an Extraordinary Meeting – Long Term Plan Notice is hereby given that an extraordinary meeting of the Waikato District Council will be held to hear and consider submissions on the Long Term Plan 2015-2025, and proposed changes to the schedule of Fees & Charges for 2015-2018 and to adopt the proposed changes to the Schedule of Fees & Charges. The Long Term Plan Hearing will commence on MONDAY 18 MAY 2015 at 3.00pm at the Tuakau Memorial Hall Supper Room, Tuakau, and continue on TUESDAY 19 MAY 2015 at 1.00pm at the Raglan Bowling Club, Raglan, and WEDNESDAY 20 MAY 2015 at 3.00pm, THURSDAY 21 MAY 2015 at 9.00am, and FRIDAY 22 MAY 2015 at 9.00am at the District Office, Ngaruawahia, if required. G J Ion Chief Executive 0800 492 452 www.waikatodistrict.govt.nz www.facebook.com/WaikatoDistrictCouncil

Waikato region rating information database – available for public inspection Pursuant to Section 28 of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002, Waikato Regional Council gives notice that the Waikato region’s rating information database (RID) is available for public inspection at the council, 401 Grey Street, Hamilton East, between the hours of 8am and 5pm, Monday to Friday. The RID contains information required by the council for setting and assessing rates on each rating unit within the Waikato region. The owner’s names and postal addresses of properties are available for inspection on the RID unless the council has received a request in writing for withholding the owner’s names or postal addresses or both from the RID. All requests made for the withholding of names and/or postal addresses must be in writing and addressed to Waikato Regional Council, Private Bag 3038, Waikato Mail Centre, Hamilton 3240. VRJ Payne Chief Executive

www.waikatoregion.govt.nz

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For Sale

WED @ RAGLAN CLUB, Fun Quiz 6:45pm. WRITING GROUP MEETS 1st and 3rd Tues of each month at The Raglan House (formerly Community House), 7.15pm everyone welcome. R A G L A N C R E A T I V E MARKET – Mother’s Day - This Sunday 10am - 2pm at the Old School Arts Centre. www. raglanmarket.com MEL PARSONS ‘DRYLANDS’ ALBUM RELEASE TOUR @ Old School Arts Centre, 11 Stewart St, Raglan, Thursday 14 May 2015 8:00pm. All ages, tickets $30 call 0800 BUY TIX (289 849) F R E E P L AY G R O U P : Fridays 9.3011.30am at Raglan Childcare Centre, 5 Wallis St.

RUAPUKE MOTOR CAMP

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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. R A G L A N RAMBLERS WED 29 APR: 9am at carpark next to fire station: Magic Mountain - bring lunch

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RAGLAN Chronicle 11

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.

ID#RAG20938

Prior Auction offers considered. OPEN

OPEN HOME Saturday 11am 297 Te Papatapu Road

TOP SHELF PROPERTY

HOME

Saturday 12pm 335 Wainui Road

ID#RAG20952

STEP INTO THE MARKET

TENDER: 523 Ruapuke Rd – Tenders close 4pm 24th April 2015 3 dble brms + office, entertainers kitchen Sun drenched open plan living & decks

Tenders to Ray White office, 21 Bow St, OPEN HOME Raglan RAG#20923 Double garaging with internal access Prior Auction offers considered

WOODEN IT BE NICE

Saturday 1pm 10 Violet Street

ID#RAG20963

Julie Hanna 027 441 8964 Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282

RichardID#RAG20886 Thomson 027 294 8625 OPEN HOME Sunday 1pm 1 Seabreeze Way

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.

OPEN HOME

ID#RAG20965

ID#RAG22038

Glorious Mtn views, magnificent sunsets & a glimpse of the harbour. Prior Auction offers considered.

OCEAN RETREAT BUSH BABY

19 Calvert Rd

D L O S

ID#RAG22221

OPEN HOME

AUCTION 9.5.15 – ONSITE 2pm: 14a Bankart St

OPEN HOME

MILLION DOLLAR LOCATION FIN AL AT $650,000, N OBE QUICK! T ID#RAG20933

150 Whaanga Road

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

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ID#RAG22289

ID#RAG22320 Julie Hanna 027 441 8964 Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282

Julie Hanna 027 441 8964 Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282

AUCTION 5.6.15: 15 Cambrae Rd

ID#RAG22287 Julie Hanna 027 441 8964 Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282

HAPPILY EVER AFTER $599,000

ID#RAG2232 Julie Hanna 027 441 8964 Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282

ID#RAG22330 Tamara Athique 021 804 701

1615 Whaanga Rd

RUAPUKE PARADISE & PRIVACY $250,000

• Positioned on an elevated section • This just completed home showcases a breath taking panoramic view, stretching from Mt Karioi to the Kaitoke inlet • Large open plan living areas allow for extended family options or room downstairs for extra income • Double garage underneath with internal access and a carport • Situated on 821m2

ID#RAG22233 Julie Hanna 027 441 8964 Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282

This 1.1135 hectare property presents a great opportunity. Driveway is formed to a clearing in the beautiful, rugged, mature Manuka bush. Build your dream home or quiet getaway. Ruapuke beach offers excellent surf, fishing, horse-back riding or simply walking on the beach. There is also a rocky bottom stream flowing through the property.

Richard Thomson 027 294 8625 richard.thomson@raywhite.com

OPEN HOMES

Saturday 12pm - 12 Smith St

Saturday 2pm - 29 Te Mata Rd

Sunday 2pm – 15 Cambrae Rd

Saturday 1pm - 21 Rose St

Sunday 12pm - 7a East St

Sunday 2pm - 786 Te Mata Rd

9th & 10th May

Saturday 2pm - 66 Wainui Rd

Sunday 1pm - 66 Wainui 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

• Californian Bungalow built in 1928 with Home and Income potential • 4 bedrooms, 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

AMAZING MOUNTAIN VIEWS $519,000

this weekend

SUNNY AND PRIVATE, SO CLOSE TO TOWN! $419,000

View open home Sun 12pm or by appointment

NEW LISTING: 773 Te Mata Rd

• This home is nestled in a quiet cul-de-sac with the bonus of a 1 bedroom self contained unit • The 2 bedroom house features open plan living, modern kitchen and a large deck • Downstairs: modern 1 bedroom unit with the benefit of it’s own access and a beautiful and private courtyard • Fantastic location with only a short walk into Raglan village, shops cafes and to the beach.

7a East St

ID#RAG22291 Julie Hanna 027 441 8964 Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282

View open home Sun 2pm or by appointment

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

• The best of both worlds awaits you at this ideal lifestyle property located only minutes from Raglan • Ideal family home, master with ensuite, open plan living flowing onto north facing decking • The internally access large double garage is a great space for cars, boats or could be utilised fully as a family rumpus/ games room • A large barn offers great storage for equipment. There is also an attached carport. Situated on 3.7578 ha’s. Prior Auction offers considered.

GRANDSTAND VIEWS OF LORENZEN BAY

COUNTRY LIFE CLOSE TO THE BEACH

2 Tidd Drive

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

View open home Sat 2pm or by appointment

• Sundrenched living area – easy living • Ideal retirement, holiday accommodation • A highly sort after location, so very close to town centre • Just cross the road from the town, swing your towel over your shoulder and the beach is at the bottom of the road • Currently tenanted (happy to stay on) Prior Auction offers considered.

• Only a 40 second jog to theE surf’s edge, here is a fantastic opportunity to own a great house in a million dollar location • Situated in the heart of Whale Bay and directly opposite the entrance to world famous Whale Bay surfing mecca • Awesome family home, 2 living areas, spacious open plan living which opens on to an enclosed patio area ID#RAG20984 creating wonderful indoor outdoor flow Phone now for an appointment view • Ocean views fromto roof top deck, fully fenced 837m2 448 Wainui Road section. 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.

IDEALLY LOCATED – SHORT WALK TO TOWN & BEACH

Sunday 2pm 16 Stewart Street

RAGLAN RUSTIC REAL ESTATE

AUCTION 5.6.15: 29 Te Mata Rd

• Completely refurbished inside • Tastefully landscaped grounds • Upstairs 3 double bedrooms plus study • Downstairs separate self- contained area • Situated on 809m2, walking distance to Cox Bay

D! L O S

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

REDUCED TO SELL!!! $498,000

• SituatedID#RAG20964 10 minutes from Raglan this 76.21 ha Saturday 1pm 6 Violet Street bare block is desirable SIZE IS NOT A PROBLEM 4 bedroom home with endless options • 2/3 flat to medium contour and 1/3 steeper Wonderful family home new kitchen country Modern Large double garaging and workshop shade houses with irrigation • 200 plusLarge round silage bales are made annually throughout 1212m² of land • This ex dairy farm would suit dairy heifer grazing Prior Auction offers considered. HOME or finishing cattle ID#RAG20907 OPEN Saturday 2pm Road • Well subdivided55 Government for rotational grazing and has a MAKE ME YOUR OWN – RATHER SPECIAL!! trough inI’M each paddock Four double bedroom home on 625m² Two largeof living areas, 2 ½ bathrooms • Properties this size and calibre don’t come Fantastic designer kitchen, entertainer’s oven Large family area flows out to sunny deck up very often or alfresco diningin this desirable area.

Saturday 1pm 23a Violet Street

WATER & MOUNTAIN

GREAT GRAZING /FINISHING BLOCK

Large paved entertainment area

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

19 Bay View 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