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Though the retail side of the Raglan wharf no longer exists the maritime industustry certainly does. It continues without the essential wharf facilities such as ice, water and power. This makes maintenance and the actual act of fishing, the fundamentals of a fish shop, a real chore. But if thats not enough of a hurdle then let me enlighten you with wharf vandalism. Since the burning we have had liferafts and safety equipment from two commercial vessels stolen or tampered with. A financial headache in itself let alone a safety issue. Mechanical equipment tampered with, wheelhouses broken into and in the last three weeks random acts of vandalism of our gear while McDonald wrappers, beer cans and rubbish lie on the decks. The fishing industry is a primary industry, so though you may buy your fish at the supermarket for $30 per kilogram that certainly isn’t what the fishermen are paid to catch it. Our local fishing industry is made up of solid local families who have fished these waters for over 30 years and some of them all their lives. It is a tough livelihood but it is one they love and work hard to

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conserve and protect. There is no security on the Raglan wharf, no lights, cameras or people. In fact, apart from our fishing folk there hasn’t been security there for years. With these things in mind and livelihoods at stake we can no longer be the humble fishermen. We have too much to lose to wait for council and harbour master to sit and talk about our projected retail future. The vehicle access gate on to the wharf will be locked. We are looking at our own security system while council and harbour master find our future solutions. We humbly ask our community to keep thier eyes open, ears to the ground and to have the courage to ring our local police if you know anything that could help. “Why let the few ruin it for the many?” Keep bringing the kids and their rods to the wharf, you may see a few grumpy commercial fishermen but they’re pretty good people underneath the rough exterior. Say “Hello”, it may surprise you as to what they know. Tamara Kereopa, Raglan

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Local shop wins regional kudos

That makes her one of the best retailers in the Waikato – and Bronwyn’s over the moon. “We’re doing pretty well,” she says of the 94 percent score awarded by Market Pulse which recently did the mystery shop part of the retail competition. “We’re up there.” The average score in the lifestyle and wellbeing category in which Bronwyn’s business

qualified sat well under that, at 89 percent, while the average score of all nominated shops in the NZ Retailers Association – which runs the iconic event, now in its 22nd year – was just 87 percent. The association looks to encourage and promote excellence in retailing, and celebrates those who meet stringent criteria.

“We got 100 percent on everything except offering additional products (to the mystery shopper),” says Bronwyn, who saw that as more of a plus than a minus because “we’re not into hard sell”. Neither was the mystery shopper offered a loyalty card, according to the marketing results, but Bronwyn says she

and her four staff members tend to offer it only to the locals and those customers they see regularly. The shop and its staff were assessed on presentation and ambience, selling and customer services in which product knowledge and recommendations were considered, efficiency of the transaction and on overall customer satisfaction – which saw The Herbal Dispensary score an impressive nine out of 10. “Our focus is always on the customer,” says Bronwyn, a medical herbalist. Her staff, she adds, are also trained health professionals. Award finalists will be mystery shopped again by a panel of independent judges

who are deemed by the marketing company as “highly experienced professionals”. Judging ends on October 1 and is followed by an awards evening in Hamilton.

While Bronwyn wasn’t sure last week what the ultimate prize for the regional winner is, she was just happy to be “up there” and was looking forward to “a bit of kudos” coming her way. Edith Symes

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Three-way mayoral race looks a lottery Two candidates living only a bull’s roar away from each other but whose backgrounds are miles apart stand in the way of Clint Baddeley’s hopes of becoming Waikato district’s next mayor. But ironically on either score they could boost the Raglan ward councillor’s chances of winning the top job at next month’s elections. While car painter and local RSA treasurer Frank McInally lives barely 10 kilometres away from fellow Huntly mayoral candidate Allan Sanson, he says in an obvious swipe at his neighbouring rival that the Waikato mayoralty has been “controlled by farmers for too long”. Mr Sanson – a third-term councillor from just west of Huntly who’s seen as a strong mayoral chance – is a farmer, as is current mayor Peter Harris and as too was his predecessor Angus Macdonald. Whether or not Mr McInally’s call for a lesser rural influence – and for a greater say by community boards – strikes a chord with residents and ratepayers, simply having two Huntly area candidates for the mayoralty could conceivably

split the vote in the heart of the Waikato district and help Mr Baddeley’s odds. Mr McInally downplayed that scenario this week, saying he didn’t believe a split vote came “into the equation”. He insisted each candidate had “a one in three chance” of success, but also saw his own prospects as slightly better thanks to his stance on community boards.

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“But we need to discuss what those delegated authorities should be,” he cautioned.

The Huntly Community Board chairman of the past three years said boards such as his and Raglan’s weren’t listened to – and he wanted to give them “a bit more power”.

Both Mr Baddeley, a former top union official who’s been Raglan councillor for six years and deputy mayor for three, and Mr Sanson – who heads up the council’s big-budget roading committee – have promised to tackle the structure plan fiasco head-on.

Mr McInally, for three years one of six representatives on the NZ Community Boards’ executive committee, told the Chronicle that the CBD development proposed within the Raglan structure plan had come as a shock to people because they had not been consulted.

In his election advertising Mr Sanson is listing further consultation with the community over the structure plan as a priority along with the Kopua footbridge replacement project, redevelopment of the wharf area and extending the wastewater system up Wainui Rd.

The Raglan board was powerless, he said, and that was behind a 100 percent change of membership this time round. The ward councillor and council staff were effectively making decisions, but if all community boards got together and pushed “there’d be change”.

“I see Raglan as a vibrant seaside community with its unique outlook and character being maintained but also with the opportunity for sustainable growth going forward,” says the beef farmer and businessman.

In response to Mr McInally’s criticism, Mr Baddeley told

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the Chronicle there could perhaps be some adjustment to community boards so that they had “delegated authority” on some issues and carried more responsibility.

He stresses that under his chairmanship the Raglan area has been the biggest beneficiary in recent years of a “floating

lines” programme of road maintenance and seal extension – and promises there’s more to come. Cr Baddeley earlier told the Chronicle that Raglan’s controversial structure plan was a priority and he hoped to “weld it all together” by calling on his local government and leadership skills. While also focusing – like Mr Sanson – on Raglan’s footbridge, wharf and wastewater needs for the future and on bringing such projects to fruition, he’s vowed too in mayoral advertising to work alongside every ward councillor to “lift our performance and deliver more for our diverse urban and rural communities”. Mr Baddeley – who also has a high profile as deputy chair of Trust Waikato, a Wintec board member and a Waikato River “guardian” – is standing for both the mayoralty and again as Raglan ward councillor. Mr McInally is also covering his bases, chasing both the mayoralty and a Huntly Community Board seat, while Mr Sanson is seeking only the mayor’s job. His Whangape ward disappears in a revamp following Franklin’s inclusion in the Waikato district.

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Introducing the Dave Maybee Band

Guitar maestro, singer and veteran recording producer Dave Maybee hasn’t fronted his own lineup since the early 80s – but that’s all about to change. The newly formed Dave Maybee

Band makes it debut at Vinnie’s Restaurant and Bar on Thursday 16 September. And with some of Raglan’s finest musical talent included in the lineup this looks set to be a night to remember.

Dave will be joined by drummer Freddie Limbert, Ashley Knox on bass and Gary Verberne on guitar. Special guests for the evening will be Maida Barker on backing vocals and some lead vocals

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Dave Maybee needs little introduction. With a musical career spanning 40 years Dave led the Dave Maybee Trio in the 1960s and co-founded the Raglan Mudsharks with Sid Limbert in 1981. Over the years Dave has worked with a huge variety of artists as a multi-instrumental session player, artist and recording producer. The three other members of Dave’s band have equally rich musical histories. Former DD Smash guitarist Gary Verberne has played with many of the greats of New Zealand music including ‘When the Cat’s Away’ and Dave Dobbyn. Drummer Freddie Limbert has played with a diverse array of bands including Handsome Giants, the

Warretahs and Heavy Lounge Suite. Ashley Knox is a singer, songwriter, guitarist/ bass player and an emerging iTunes artist in his own right. Special guest Peter Skandera is Dave’s longtime musical partner and ace fingerstyle guitarist while Maida Barker is fast gaining a reputation as a talented singer/ songwriter. Dave’s decision to front his own lineup again has come from a desire to play more regularly with a band. “I’ve played a lot for other people as a ‘gun for hire,’ ” he says. “I just want to play more regularly with a band and play real music – music I want to connect to.” That music is a mix of many different styles. Dave says be prepared for “an across the

Dave Maybee in action with the Mudsharks boards ‘roots-music’ blend of country, blues, R&B, western swing, reggae & southern boogie. Music for the head, heart and feet.” Influences include Bob Wills, Bob Dylan, Bob Marley, Ry Cooder, the Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix and Carlos Santana. Dave Maybee Band. Thursday 16 September

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‘Off Road Challenge’ Stages confirmed

Labour weekend is going to be busy. A few keen fishermen will be entering the Ice Breaker Fishing contest, but the main attraction will be the 2nd edition of Raglan’s gut busting Off Road Challenge.

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Once again, kayakers will glide through Whaingaroa Harbour, runners will conquer the steep climbs of the Wainui Reserve and bikers will defy the mud on Rangitaha Peninsula. Last year’s race attracted around 80 multisporters, and we’re hoping for a huge turn-out at the Kokiri Centre this year. For those not completely up for the whole challenge, there is also a run/mtb or mtb option. New this year will be a special team competition for the best Fire Service team and best NZ Police team. Get your racing kayak out of the shed, (if you’re

only got a fishing kayak then enter the Ice Breaker), go for those early morning runs (time to put the treadmill in the winter closet) and dust off your mountainbike. For more info, go to www.offroadraglan.org.nz or give us a call Lisa Thomson 07 8257115 or Dirk 07 8250309 We’re still looking for a few more marshals, so please let us know if you’re willing to help out. See you all in 6 weeks Lisa and Dirk Image: Stuart Mackenzie

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Animal Health Column Turbines on their way to Te Uku For Raglan People + their Pets

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Each month a member of the Anexa team answers readers’ pet related issues. e-mail yours to: info@raglanchronicle.co.nz

have seven adorable chooks aged 6 -18 months. Four are Q: Ishaver cross, three are bantam cross, so not big girls. They

live in a fenced run, with room to run around, but are not free range. I feed them commercial mash and pellets, plus vege scraps and plenty of fresh silverbeet and greens. Health issues? I suspect mites, as they seem a bit itchy. As for diet, how much cereal approximately should I allow per chook per day to keep them happy, healthy and on lay? And then there is poor little Madeleine who appears to suffer from depression! During an unwise attempt to escape and live free in a tree, she lost her sibling and lifelong companion Celestine. Now she huddles by herself under a bush, and makes little attempt to push her way into the communal feeders, where her uncaring companions quickly eat her share. Any ideas and advice will be welcome. Judith.

chickens are more likely to have lice rather than mites, A: Your which is generally kept under control by scratching and rolling

in the dust unfortunately owing to the weather we haven’t had any dust of late. As for your feeding regime this certainly seems adequate, as your chickens are not free range it’s a good idea to have pellets permanently available so that they can feed adlib. Poor little Madeline is unlikely to have depression, she may infact be unwell, is her cone down? It is possible that she V VE ETT M MO ON NTTH HLY LY sustained an injury in her attempt to find freedom? Obviously without seeing her its impossible to make a concise diagnoses.

Construction of the Te Uku wind farm is ramping up with the first turbines to be transported to the site in the next few weeks.

The first shipment of turbine blades and tower sections is due to arrive at the Ports of Auckland around 13 September. Once unloaded the turbine components will be taken by truck to the wind farm site on the Wharauroa Plateau near Raglan. Transportation of the components is expected to take three months with the last of the components being taken to the site by 20 December. Te Uku wind farm Project Manager Robert Batters says the logistics of such a big project are very carefully planned and involve many different parties. “There are lots of things we have to plan for, such as the

weather that can delay progress of the ship and the trucks once on the road. Because of this we can’t say exactly what day the first trucks are expected to arrive in Te Uku, but we will be carefully managing the transportation of the turbine components and keeping the community informed as and when information comes available. Our aim is to cause as little inconvenience to local people as possible.” Robert says the biggest hold up to local people will be when the trucks travel over the Raglan Deviation. This will be done outside of peak commuter times and trucks will arrive at the Raglan Deviation no earlier than 9am. Traffic will be stopped for 10-15 minutes at a time as trucks make their way over the Deviation to the wind farm site. “For safety reasons the turbines will be transported over

the Raglan Deviation during the daytime primarily on weekdays outside of peak morning traffic times and other commuter times. We will not be transporting in foggy conditions or bad weather, which means if we have experienced prolonged weather delays trucks may be in the area on the occasional Saturday. We will not be transporting on Sundays, public holidays or at night.” Robert says an information line has been set up to ensure people can get daily updates about truck movements in the area. “This information line will be updated daily once the ship has docked in Auckland. The information number is 0800 Te Uku Wind (0800 838 589).” The first turbine is scheduled to be generating power in December and all turbines are planned to be generating power by the end of March 2011.

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daughter would like us to get a rabbit as a pet and asked Q: My if it can stay “inside”. Can rabbits be house trained? And if so, how? Beth.

certainly can be house trained in a similar way that A: Rabbits cats are, by using a litter tray. Obviously its easier to do this if

you get your rabbit as young as possible. Paper litter or sawdust is the best sort of litter to use. I noticed last time I was in the library that they have an excellent book on “Caring for your rabbit” this may be a good project for your daughter to read up and learn as much as she can prior to acquiring your new pet.

Anexa News Update Desexing Puppies and Kittens Don’t Feed Your Pet Junk Food!

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A newly built Raglan home has recently been awarded a top award in the Waikato Registered Master Builders House of the Year competition. The Lockwood house, on Wainui Road, was designed and built for local Peter Cave by Waikato Living Ltd and was made a category winner for Sustainable Homes under $500,000. Jol Glyde, Director of Waikato Living Ltd, said that while all Lockwood homes are eco-friendly, this particular design features extensive sustainable features.

The house is oriented to maximise passive solar heating; the amount of glazing has been increased on the northern face and kept to a minimum to the south, allowing the winter sun to penetrate deep into the living areas. The thermal mass of the solid timber walls and concrete slab moderate the interior temperature ensuring the house is warm in winter and cool in summer. Solid timber walls and ceilings enables the humidity to be controlled naturally and there is also a ducted ventilation system that actively extracts the warm air from

the apex of the vaulted ceilings and circulates it into the two bedrooms on the southern side of the house. Solar panels on the roof provide most of the hot water required for daily use, with the wet-back on the eco-wood burner topping up the cylinder during winter. Non-hazardous materials have been used throughout the home. The interior has been sealed with Tung oil which is toxin free and 100% natural and the wall and ceiling insulation was chosen because it also was non-hazardous and non-irritating.

Guided Walks Karioi maunga

Guiding Workshop Te Papa Atawhai (Department of Conservation) will lead guided walks on Karioi Maunga and a historic coastal walk from Te Toto Gorge car park. This workshop will provide guidance for people assisting the department in a support role on the guided walks. A good level of fitness is necessary. Lunch provided. It will cover the basics of: First aid and emergency management Use of DOC radios Communication Bird identification Physical fitness requirements When Where Booking Contact

Saturday 11 Sept, 9am - 1pm Raglan Area School staffroom. Max. 12 participants. Registration essential. Elisa Karwowski, 07 850 8378 or ekarwowski@doc.govt.nz

There will be two walks traversing the maunga (mountain) at the same time, one leaving from each road end. Both options involve a steep climb and a strenuous walk but the views are spectacular. On a clear day, many surrounding landmarks (e.g., Pirongia maunga, Rangitoto Ranges, Kawhia & Aotea harbours, Mt Taranaki) can be seen. When Where

Saturday 18 Sept. 9am start. 5-7 hours. Walk one departing from Te Toto Gorge car park on Whaanga Road. Walk two departing from Swanns Farm carpark on Karioi Road. Return transport to both starting points will be provided by DOC.

Historic coastal walk The walk descends from the road to the coast and traverses south past three spectacular steep-walled amphitheaters â&#x20AC;&#x201C; relics of past volcanic eruptions. Other features of the walk include evidence of ancient Maori settlements and sculptured manuka forests. An Iwi representative will be involved to provide a cultural perspective on the walk. Saturday 18 Sept, 9am. Allow 5 hours When Departing from Te Toto Gorge car park. Where

For all walks: Bookings Max. 30 participants on each walk Registration essential. Directions to car parks will be given on registration. Contact Elisa Karwowski, 07 850 8378 or ekarwowski@doc.govt.nz Difficulty Participants must have a good level of fitness. Good strong footwear, warm clothes and be Bring prepared for rain or sun. Take plenty of food and water. Contingency date September 19 (in case of bad weather on Saturday)

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More about Karioi The summit is 756m. Karioi forms part of Pirongia Forest Park and is administered by Te Papa Atawhai (DOC). In July 2010, DOC contracted EcoFX Ltd to undertake a pest control project for possums on Karioi and adjoining public conservation land. Why control possums on Karioi? Monitoring indicated possum numbers had increased significantly since the 2004 pest control operation. Possums are a threat to plants and native animals on the maunga. The more possums, the quicker the population will build to a point where they have a noticeable and destructive impact. Operational success Two weeks after the possum control operation was completed, independent monitoring by Qualmons Ltd showed possum numbers have fallen from the 11% residual trap catch (RTC) to 1.06% on public conservation land, significantly below the 3% target. Monitoring also showed an impressive reduction in the rat density from 87% to zero. These significant results will greatly benefit and enhance the flora and fauna on the public conservation land.

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Sustainable September in full swing this spring Have you been thinking about starting to home brew and would like some tips? Want to know how to get your compost pile humming? Are you aware of how easy it is to make your own bacon? Ever visited stunning Parito Retreat, or Raglan’s very own Food Forest? Are you interested in what makes chooks productive? You’ll find the answers to these questions and more this month. Sustainable September workshops, films and site visits are underway, which gives us all an affordable and accessible opportunity to learn from local experts. Highlights so far have been exploring the value of dirt, how to collect and preserve seeds, and what makes bees so magical and essential to our survival. Participants at the weekend bike maintenance workshop

also learnt essentials for keeping your bike safe and roadworthy, with a range of maintenance and fix-it demonstrations. Upcoming workshops and skill sharing sessions include; cheese making, worm farming, how to reduce our waste, trying out different baby slings, learning the wisdom of natural fertility, and many more. There is a screening of This Way of Life for just $5 at the end of the month. On Sunday the 26th of September there is a very special opportunity to visit four inspiring properties on an ecohouse and garden tour. Workshops are talking place almost every day. Spaces are limited so contact the Whaingaroa Environment Centre on 825 0480; www.wenvc.kol to find out more, and book your spot. Don’t miss out!

Raglan St John ambulance news

A column by St John Team Manager, Bush Barton. Greetings and I hope you are all pleased that Spring has finally arrived. August was a busy month for St John in Raglan. We attended 32 jobs of which 28 were medical and 4 accident related. In light of the recent earthquake in Christchurch I would like to remind you that St John is well equipped to support the Raglan Community should a natural disaster occur and we are part of the emergency services plan with Civil Defence for Raglan. In the event of a natural disaster it is important that you still contact 111 for emergency help. However we encourage members of the community to look after each other and check on their neighbours because it is possible medical help may be delayed.

Left to right are: Jenny Gaunt, Jo McKay and Hugh Pinfold kitted up for a bee keeping workshop

Creative Empowerment Workshop: turning your Passion into Profit!

Are you searching for focus & direction? A 3hr p/wk, 12 week Creative Empowerment Workshop is happening in Raglan starting Tuesday, Sept. 14th, 6:30pm9:30pm. It aims to turn your passion into profit, build networking

opportunities; professionalize & prosper your dream projects & business innovation. Car pooling from Hamilton/ Raglan area is available! The cost is $285 p/person. The C.E. Workshop Facilitator / Coach is a University

of Waikato former awardwinning sports coach, athlete & performing artist. She will energize & inspire you with her unique insight, comedy, humility & grace. Please call today on 07-825 8849.

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St John medical alarm clients should be aware that their St John medical alarms will continue to operate with a working telephone landline with battery backup for up to 90 hours after the mains power has been cut. Like St John, it is important that you prepare for the possibility of a natural disaster. Knowing what to do in the event of a disaster will help to keep you and your family safe. I recommend that you all visit www.getthru.govt.nz to get some good tips on how we can prepare ourselves for a natural disaster. We are always looking for more volunteers for St John in Raglan so if you are interested please get in touch or pop into the station anytime. Take care and have a good month out there! Bush

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Hello again Raglan! Once again your friends, neighbours, sons and daughters, mums and dads, did an amazing grading in Thames last Saturday, achieving their next belt and rank with our martial arts defense system. YELLOW-ORANGE BELT

ORANGE-BLUE BELT

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Karen Tribe Teaoterangi Moanaroa

James Kingi-Campbell Tim Moanaroa Willy Tonga

Aram Higgins Casey Cockram Hannah Mays Hemi Ormsby John Hartman Michael Anderson Nathan Ellis Richard Mays Shahn Ellis Zion Brunton

Excellent effort to all who graded! To see your hard work pay off is an absolute treasure to me.

come and check us out at the Raglan school hall. Your first month is free!

Well done, and I’ll see you back in class for our next step in a great journey ahead.

Sundays & Wednesdays

Keep up the hard work Kiaido Ryu Raglan! If you would like to learn how to defend yourself, keep fit, or spend some more time with your family doing something you will all enjoy then

Juniors 5.30pm-6.30pm Seniors 6.30pm-8.30pm Phone Dean on 8250529 or 0226551703 Or ask for a flyer down at Raglan United Video

Letters continued from page 2... Dear Editor, Only half a dozen of us have objected to the height, cost and width of the planned footbridge. Does that mean that the 1,000+ people who signed the petition asking that the bridge not be raised are now content, or do they just find the objection process too intimidating?

The proposed bridge is a third longer than the present bridge, will need the pohutukawas pruned to allow the walkway to be raised over a metre, is still too narrow for a safe mix of cyclists, pedestrians and mobility scooters (the WDC recommended width for this is 3 metres), and has a 51mm round metal handrail in place

of the present 100mm flat timber rail. That may result in fewer people jumping, but those who do would be less able to pause to assess danger. The latest engineersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; report to Council suggests the cost could be $3.4m (over $2,500 for each Raglan ratepayer). Each year of

servicing this $3m loan would cost $200,000, yet repairing the present bridge to last another 5 years would be a mere $25,000 a year. No candidate in the election wants to pledge any change. Are they right to think few now care about the tradition and safety

of jumping off the bridge, more and larger boats going past the beach where children swim, the pohutukawas, or the cost? Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be interested to hear (825 7866) before the 15 September hearing. Regards, John Lawson.

Medieval Banquet at Raglan Club Lords and Ladies of the Raglan realm - time to dust off your finest garments and brush up on your jousting skills. Raglan Club is hosting a Medieval Banquet on Saturday 11 September. The club will be transformed for the evening into a sumptuous banquet hall with a three-course dinner and complimentary glass of mulled wine on the menu. Guests are invited to attend in costume and organiser and chef Deirdre Bourne promises some Medieval-themed fun will also be on the cards - all of which will be revealed on the night. Tickets are selling fast and bookings are essential. Please ring 825 8278 to reserve your place at the table. $30 per head. From 7pm. Members, guests and affiliated members welcome.

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SATURDAY 11th SEPTEMBER : Medieval Banquet. A threecourse dinner and complimentary glass of mulled wine on the menu. Guests are invited to attend in costume. Tickets are selling fast and bookings are essential. Please ring 825 8278 to reserve your place at the table. $30 per head. From 7pm. Members, guests and affiliated members welcome

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FRIDAY 17th SEPTEMBER: Acoustic FX. 7.30pm til late. No cover charge

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DRAINAGE / EXCAVATION

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Reliable quality service Locally owned and operated PHONE ROSS 021 782 280 07 825 8678

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LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED Phone Tom: 021 1130 402 or 825 7470

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PLUMBING & GAS SERVICES DAMON CURSONS

Craftsman Plumber & Gasfitter. Reg. Drainlayer

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ph 825 8777 mob 027 660 9924 9924 showroom 53 Wainui Rd, Raglan

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Brett Soanes Interior Plasterer / Gib Stopper Ă&#x;Ă&#x; skim coating Ă&#x;Ă&#x; cove Ă&#x;Ă&#x; square stop Ă&#x;Ă&#x; renovations or new homes

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Phone: 07 825 5251 Damon: 027 666 1318 Matt: 027 493 9502 PO Box 15477, Dinsdale, Hamilon

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENTS

Contact Dennis 027-249-3005 or 07 -827 5342

TILING

HEALING ROOMS

Thursdays 11am-1pm Plunket Rms. 43 Bow Street Ph 825 7286 FRI 10 SEPT. RAGLAN KINDERGARTEN AUCTION AND C H I L D R E N ’ S CONCERT @ THE TOWN HALL –silent bidding from noon, kai from 5.30- 7.30pm. All enquires – 8258674.

MON 13 SEPTEMBER @ THE UNION CHURCH HALL. Care & Craft. 9.30am. MON 13 SEPTEMBER @ TE UKU CHURCH HALL. Surfside Mainly Music. 9.30am. MON 13 SEPTEMBER @ THE RAGLAN CLUB. 500 cards, 1pm. RAGLAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE B R E A K F A S T – NETWORKING. BLACKSAND - 15th SEPTEMBER @ 7.30am. SPEAKERS: 4 x Ward Councillor Candidates. Meet new people. Learn new skills. Expose your business. RSVP: angela@ raglanchamber.co.nz WED 15 SEPTEMBER. RAGLAN RAMBLERS. Kakepuku lunch. Meet @ the car park next to the Fire Station. 9am. WED 15 SEPTEMBER @ BLACKSAND CAFÉ. Knitting Circle from 9.30am. All welcome. Beginners welcome.

RAGLAN CREATIVE MARKET At the Old School, Stewart St, Raglan. Sunday 12 Sept 10.00am - 2.00pm To book a stall: ph: 825 0023 or jacqueline@ raglanartscentre.co.nz SUN 12 SEPTEMBER @ RAGLAN AREA SCHOOL. SurfsideKids zone. 10am. Enquiries 825 5199. RAGLAN LIGHT EXERCISE GROUP. Meets Mon & Thurs 1011am @ the Old Gospel Hall, Raglan West.

For Sale

Flowers

Send within NZ & Overseas Lilypot Florist Diana 021 448 104 Petals worldwide

FIREWOOD

• Manuka • Pine • Pine Blocks Available now @ Sayer Landscape Supplies 825 0577

Organic Gardening Landscaping Design & Photography Cook ... BOOKS!

WED 15 SEPTEMBER @ TE UKU CHURCH HALL. Surfside Mainly Music. 9.30am. FOOD FOREST GARDENING, RAGLAN WEST. 8am Thursday mornings, phone Jacqui 825 0364 for more info. THURS 16 SEPTEMBER @ THE RAGLAN CLUB. Ecuhre. All welcome. 6pm.

gig guide FRI 10 SEPT @ YOT CLUB. Funk ‘N Disorderly. DJs Flex, Riotboy, Blank Flag, Arash. 9pm. $5. SAT 11 SEPT @ YOT CLUB. Double Brown. Funky breaks, house music and more. $5/ free b4 10.

SAT 18 SEPT @ ORCA. Stevie Ray Vaughan Tribute Show- tickets online $12 Ticketmaster. W E D N E S D AY S @ YOT CLUB. LOW KEY. Free pool, $5 beers, DJ B-Rex.

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Wanted to let

$285

YOGA CLASSES - 5 WEEK COURSE for beginners starting September 9. Thursdays 6pm on Greenslade Rd. Phone Barney for details 021 816 513

wheels. $800. Small chest freezer $200. Light industrial sewing machine $200. Phone Ali 825 7925. HOUSE FOR SALE. 2 BEDROOM HOUSE FOR SALE FOR REMOVAL. $12,000 (not including removal costs). Also a double garage and other building materials available as part of the package - to be negotiated. 10 Tahuna Avenue, Raglan. Phone 0274983803.

THURS 16 SEPTEMBER @ COMMUNITY HOUSE. SurfsideYouth group van pickup 7.15pm. Enquiries 825 5199. THURS 16 SEPTEMBER @ ST PETER’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. A combined church service for the women of Raglan. 10.30am. Followed by a light luncheon in the Church Hall.

FIREWOOD. Dry pine $80. 6 X 6 TRAILERLOAD delivered. Ph 021 077 1524. FIREWOOD. DRY. $100 delivered. Ph 825 5200.

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ENVIRON SKIN PRODUCTS

Vitamin therapy Free skin consult with microdermabrasion specialist Ph Jen 825 5742. 100MM PVC STORMWATER 6M LENGTHS. SUPER SPECIAL. $40 each. Sept only. Sayer Landscape Supplies. Ph 825 0577. HEAVY DUTY INDUSTRIAL SEWING MACHINE + threads. $2000. Large cutting table, shelf & lockable

3 B/RM HOME IN RAGLAN WEST AREA for professional couple. Phone 825-7077 or 027-287-2365. 2 BDRM HOUSE FOR VISITING GRANDPARENTS NOV-FEB. Needs to be furnished & ideally walking distance to town. They will treat it like a palace. Please call Zoe 825 7976.

For hire FLOORSANDING EQUIPMENT for hire. Ph Raglan Flooring 825 8777.

Wanted SECTION MOWING WANTED -- MOWER NEEDED FOR LIFESTYLE BLOCK NEAR WAINGARO. About 1 ha of paddock and road edge needs mowing 4-5 times per year. Some weed spraying needed too. Please contact Kevin at 021 341 749.

Situations Vacant PART-TIME POSITION AVAILABLE AT RAGLAN DENTAL CLINIC as a receptionist/chairside assistant. Computer and communication skills essential. Full training provided for the right applicant. Email your CV to raglandental@hotmail.com.

Public Notices Raglan Community House

To let

SNUG 3BDRM HOUSE, contemporary, close to town, elevated with sun-drenched courtyard. Suit professional couple, longterm, $300pw. Ph 021 185 2895 3 BEDROOM, 3 BATHROOM warm, sunny home in Cox’s Bay. 3 large decks & great views. Avail now long term. $405/wk. Ph 02102007665. TEMPORARY/HOLIDAY A C C O M M O D AT I O N AVAILABLE. Self-contained studio. Suit single or couple. Not suitable for children. No pets. N/S. Raglan West. $180 p/w incl power. Ph 825 0154.

SALE! SALE! SALE! BARGAIN BASEMENT

WINTER CLOTHES SALE

Collect your tagged bag for $3.00 then fill it up with winter clothes. Half price toy sale too! Sale runs Monday 13 Sept through to Friday 24 April Hrs: 10am - 3pm Mon-Fri

OFFICE/RETAIL SPACE Tenancy available in Bow Street, Raglan with an administration area of approx 71m2, kitchen/bathroom facilities and two carparks. All enquiries to: Dawn Brock Bow St Tenancy P O Box 132 Hamilton 3240 Ph 07 834 3311 Email dawn.brock@jonwebb.co.nz

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FUNDRAISING SCREENING

“THIS WAY OF LIFE” Screening: Sat 11 & Sun 12 September @ Old School Arts Centre, 6pm.

$10 adults, $5 kids under 11 yrs. Food & beverages available ($5 curry & rice bowl). To help fund Don & Otis’ trip to the World Kickboxing Champs in Serbia. RAGLAN BOYS & GIRLS AGRICULTURAL DAY DATES FOR 2010: Wednesday 13th October: Te Mata School Thursday 14th October: Te Uku School/ Raglan Area School (combined) Thursday 14th October: Waitetuna School Saturday 16th October: Group Day Friday 29th October: Waikato A & P Show Group Day and Waikato A & P Show entries are open to all children. Children do not need to have achieved a placing at their own school day to enter either Group Day or the A & P Show Day.

To lease OFFICE SPACE SELF CONTAINED ... high profile Bow St location. Includes several off street parks ... economical for more Information call Peter on 825 7882

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Raglan Scout Hall as it currently stands on Cliff Street

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