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

MAKE ME YOUR OWN – I’M RATHER SPECIAL!!Four double bedroom home on 625m²Two large living areas, 2 ½ bathroomsFantastic 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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Sunday 1pm1 Seabreeze Way

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY• 2 Storey House In 2 Legal Flats• 2 Brm Flat Upstairs / 3 Brm Flat Downstairs• Panoramic Harbour & Mountain Views• 2 Acre + Lifestyle Block – Prime Location• Single Garage & Storage Shed Prior Auction offers considered.

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Saturday 12pm335 Wainui Road

OCEAN RETREAT BUSH BABYA 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.ID#RAG20965

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150 Whaanga Road

TOP SHELF PROPERTY Fabulous family living / Easy care garden 3 dble brms + office, entertainers kitchenSun drenched open plan living & decksLarge paved entertainment area Double garaging with internal access Prior Auction offers considered

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Saturday 1pm23a Violet Street

STEP INTO THE MARKET Stylishly redecorated this tidy little home has all you need. With two bedrooms inside the house and an additional room outside you will enjoy the open plan living and fully fenced section. Relax on the lovely decking while enjoying the easy care section.Ideal opportunity for you to enter the fast-growing market in Raglan!Prior Auction offers considered.ID#RAG20964

OPEN HOMESaturday 1pm6 Violet Street

SIZE IS NOT A PROBLEM 4 bedroom home with endless optionsWonderful family homeModern new kitchen Large double garaging and workshop Large shade houses with irrigation throughout 1212m² of landPrior Auction offers considered.ID#RAG20907 OPEN HOME

Saturday 2pm55 Government Road

WOODEN IT BE NICEThis 3 bedroom weatherboard home has many great features: Double garaging2 bedrooms with ensuite + family bathroomNative timber flooringPrivate off road locationJust a walk to the beach, on the bus route.Wonderful family home/ investment/ rental (Currently rented $300/wk)Prior Auction offers considered.

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Saturday 1pm10 Violet Street

TOO GOOD TO MISS! • 2 homes on 1 freehold title2 houses, 2 incomes – 2 two bedroom housesIncome opportunity hereSuperbly located – sea views, easy walk to town and harbourIdeal accommodation investment – live in one, rent out the other!Prior Auction offers considered.

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Sunday 2pm16 Stewart Street

NEW BEGINNINGSSolid brick 3 brm family home in rural setting Office & rumpus, single garage, internal accessPlumbed shed (potential ancillary unit), well planted garden3973m² fenced & ready for a new family Prior Auction offers considered.ID#RAG20938

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297 Te Papatapu Road

WATER & MOUNTAIN 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.

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Phone now for an appointment to view 448 Wainui Road

RAGLAN RUSTIC REAL ESTATEBoard 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 sectionEstablished orchard and extensively planted.Listen to the sound of the surf - Very close access to beach and surf, only minutes to Raglan town.Prior Auction Offers considered. Phone now for an appointment to view.ID#RAG20984

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Everyone has a story:A series of Q & A’s with locals who are keen to share their backstory

This week we talk to Andrew Bradbury of Mojo Marine about working on super yachts.

How did you first get the opportunity to work on super yachts?

After sailing around the world, I ended up in Palma on the island of Marjorca Spain in 1998. Palma is a hub for large yachts, that mainly stop there for maintenance between Mediterranean and Caribbean seasons. I worked there for 2 years doing large engineering projects aboard various yachts, and I got my first crewing job in 2000.

What was your role?I was in charge of the engineering, these

yachts are complex, so that keeps you busy!Tell us about the yachts you have

worked on?Mainly sailing yachts, my longest

employment was for 6 years aboard a 215ft 3 masted schooner, a beautiful and powerful sailing machine, since then I have done some work on motoryachts, but they are not as exciting!

Where have you travelled to?I have crossed all the Oceans, the Atlantic

14 times, I have been to most parts of the Med, the Caribbean, East Coast of the US, Scotland and Ireland. More recently I have done some work in Asia, and went through "Pirate alley" the Red sea and the Gulf of Aden, delivering a yacht from Thailand to Croatia.

What did you love most about life onboard?

I love the connection to the ocean, I think its a great way to see and experience the world. You certainly have different experiences travelling by boat than you do have being in amongst crowds in airports, taxis and hotels! You gain some good skills, you don't have the ability just to hop off when things get tough, so you need to be prepared, work as a team and get a buzz from making it across.

What was the downside?Uh?? When you young and single,

none! When you have a family, being away! Probably what most crew find difficult is

living and working in a small environment, but I have worked on yachts, where the crew have been tight and we have had some good times.

When did you first visit Raglan?I hopped off a yacht in Nelson in 2006,

got a van and discovered NZ, and was told to put it on my list of places to visit.

Why did you decide to make Raglan home?

A lovely lady! we were in Auckland for 3 years after we had our first child, and I could only handle a sea of roofs for that long!

What advice can you give to someone considering a career within the industry?

Give it a go, give it a bloody good go! Be a team player, positive and apply yourself and one can do really well out there. Its a demanding but fun industry, you see the world and get paid well to do so. If you play your cards right, you can set yourself up for life in 10 years, if you don't spend most behind the bar, and that can happen quite easily. I am happy to meet with anybody who is keen to start and give some tips and advice.

What do you do now that you are back on the land?

I still work from time to time delivering yachts, I have just started Mojo Marine here in Raglan. I offer technical services for outboard engines, repairs and servicing. I can also help out with marine electrical repairs and installations.

Should you wish to contact Andrew at Mojo Marine his number is 021 855019 or check out Mojo Marine's ad on page 7.

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Raglan a major influence in Auckland sorting its rubbish

The Community Recycling Network (CRN) set up in Raglan – of which Xtreme Zero Waste

is a key player – is in the running for an $8 million contract to handle Auckland’s inorganic collection contracts from July next year.

And while Xtreme co-manager Rick Thorpe told the Chronicle last week things are still in the tender process, “we’re going to try and claim it (the contract) in the name of community so the materials are available for a network of community recycling centres soon to be established”.

CRN is a non-governmental organisation or NGO set up at a meeting at the Raglan Surf Life Saving Club rooms about 2002, he explains, and has grown its membership to include more than 50 communities from Kaitaia to Bluff all working towards a zero waste future.

One of its aims is to foster partnerships with business and local authorities – and in this instance the recycling model used in Raglan, Kaitaia, Kaikoura, Ashburton and Wanaka has been “picked up” by Auckland Council’s waste management and minimisation plan in a bid to get their region’s rubbish sorted.

It’s “really exciting”, says Rick, to have this opportunity to trial the Xtreme Waste system in an urban environment. And although there would be lots of challenges, he adds, Xtreme Zero Waste is lucky to have had a good relationship with Waikato District Council and strong support from the Raglan community.

In the past year Xtreme has hosted a number of visits by Auckland Council’s solid waste team – including councillors and 30 community groups – to its recycling site in Te Hutewai Road. “We’ve shown them around and shared our 14-year experience, and as a result they have supported developing a network of community recycling groups in Auckland to help them achieve their goal of zero waste to landfill by 2040.”

In a recent Sunday Herald story the Raglan operation – which now employs 26 people – was cited by Auckland Council’s solid waste manager Ian Stupple as a good working model, creating both jobs and training opportunities.

The bold move by Auckland Council to set up 30 community recycling hubs around the city over the next 20 years signals the end of its roadside inorganic collections in favour of community facilities for the drop-off of unwanted items by some, and bargain-hunting by others, he said.

Rick believes Auckland has a wonderful opportunity to make the most of the new system. “There would be a huge social and economic change in the city and a lot of jobs and a lot of resources would become available,” he told the Herald.

The first Auckland community recycling centre to be developed is at Waiuku. Xtreme Waste is partnering with a local trust in the joint venture, says Rick. “We would stand beside them (Waiuku), give them the systems and training and get them started.”

Ultimately Auckland Council is looking in the short term at developing five

community recycling centres – in Waiuku, Hellensville, Devonport, Waitakere and Central Auckland – from this July to the next, Rick explains, all relating to its waste minimisation plan which has long been discussed.

Waikato District Council is looking now at its options, says Rick, and might also develop a similar community recycling network which aims for an aspirational goal of zero waste. Recycling is now regarded as core business, and council/community partnerships as the way to achieve it.

Edith Symes

CORRECTION: Mountain Bike track story, page 3, issue 387. The Chronicle incorrectly published the onsite meeting as Sunday 12th April - when in fact it is Saturday the 12th April (this Saturday).

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Aaron rises to occasion afterbook launch numbers spiral

Big week for seabed mining opponents

Dr Oliver Russell, Dr. Damian Kitcheman, Dr. Marcia Mitchley 10 Bankart Street, Raglan

Local Vera Vander Voorden presents evidence during the hearing

Aaron Brunet always seemed unflappable in the MasterChef

kitchen but the response to his open invitation to the launch of his new cookbook just about floored him.

About 400 locals poured into the grounds of the Old School in Stewart Street last Saturday afternoon to celebrate the release of ‘Cook With Me’, the long-anticipated book by Raglan’s own MasterChef NZ winner.

The lavish 266-page book had gone on sale nationally only the previous day and Aaron wanted it to be “as fresh and as hot off the press” as possible for locals who had supported him all along the way.

But what he hadn’t counted on, until the RSVP emails began flooding in, was how much interest his local launch function would attract.

A rugby team-sized volunteer army had to help him prepare the promised taste treats but Aaron was nevertheless delighted at the success of the event, which saw 400-odd Raglan residents cram into the garden space behind the arts centre and the kindergarten.

“I thought (at first) maybe 30 would come to our home to celebrate the book going on sale,” he told his guests as they juggled newly purchased cookbooks with cups of carrot and caraway or Slovenian jota soup and chunks

of fresh-baked sourdough bread – recipes straight out of the book.

A small stage had been set up for the occasion and Aaron spoke briefly of his journey to television celebrity status, which he said began two years ago when he became “obsessed” with making sourdough.

Auditions for the 2013 MasterChef series were on at the time, he recalled, and it took only some encouragement from “the girls” – wife Ani and their daughter Ariana – to enter the competition.

One thing led to another and he put himself into it wholeheartedly, he said, while at the same time striving throughout the series to remain “the real me” which was one of the joys of living in Raglan.

Aaron sold more than 200 copies of his book – published by Random House, as part of the MasterChef prize package – at the launch and told of how he had wanted to make it “a real slice of our life …so you feel you’re standing there and we’re cooking together”.

He remembered growing up and cooking alongside his own mother from Slovenia who was a major influence in the kitchen.

But ‘Cook With Me’ was very much a Raglan-inspired book, Aaron insisted, with seven chapters reflecting different parts of his small family’s lifestyle, whether it was a busy weekday

or leisurely Saturday. And all the finished recipes

were photographed in the kitchen of their Wainui Road home, which has also become something of a yoga studio thanks to Ani who regularly teaches the discipline.

The final chapter of the book is in fact devoted to what Aaron calls yoga treats because, as he explained, yoga is “a big part of our lives”. The simple healthy recipes – along with weekend yoga retreats at home – “made all the difference to me during the challenges and pressures of the MasterChef competition”.

He revealed he would now be focusing more on yoga and food together, through those weekend retreats. “That’s a taste of what’s coming next (in my life).”

Aaron also devoted a whole chapter of ‘Cook With Me’ to his love of bread, in particular the sourdough recipe he used in turning out 54 loaves last Friday in preparation for Saturday’s book launch.

He confessed his team of family and friends helped him prepare Saturday’s fare – which included a medley of marshmallows – all last week as ever more locals emailed to let him know they’d be there.

Aaron also gave a big thank you to Raglan’s Poulter family for coming to the party with free glasses of their Makaraka Estate range of wines.

Edith Symes

It’s been crunch time this week in Raglan environmentalists’

fight against seabed mining.Forty locals have been arguing

at an Environmental Protection Authority hearing in Hamilton against 90 per cent foreign-owned Trans Tasman Resources’ application to mine the seabed for ironsands along the west coast.

The Hamilton hearing’s in a lounge at Waikato Stadium, and was scheduled to have continued all week.

While Sea Shepherd Auckland coordinator Tracy Brown was due to have fronted up on Monday along with some Raglan locals, another key submission later this week was expected to be that of Kiwis Against Seabed Mining president Phil McCabe.

KASM meanwhile is irate that it did not have a lawyer acting on its behalf at the ”biggest week of the hearing” in Wellington last week after its application for $40,000 assistance from a Government fund was rejected.

Phil says KASM sought help from the Environment Ministry’s environmental legal assistance fund in

January and was told there was a high likelihood it would qualify. But he says KASM was told a week before the hearing began that Environment Minister Amy Adams chose not to action recommended funding to groups working on marine consent applications.

“It was gutting because we were half counting on that funding,” says Phil, explaining that KASM’s main lawyer was in New York doing United Nations work.

“If you steal a Snickers bar from the local dairy you get given a lawyer to represent you, but a volunteer-run community not-for-profit group representing thousands in a bid to protect the ocean from very real negative effects gets nothing. There’s something wrong there.”

Ironically TTR has recently been awarded a multimillion-dollar taxpayer handout for innovation, KASM points out.

Of the 4850 submissions on TTR’s seabed mining application, 18 per cent are from the Waikato – and KASM’s Cindy Baxter says the majority of those are believed to be from Raglan.

A.T

Strong book sales: Around 400 people were present during Aaron Brunet's book launch

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It was standing-room only at The Shack early one morning last week as the Raglan

Chamber of Commerce held a networking breakfast to brief local businesspeople on two big issues impacting on the centre of town – new earthquake legislation and the town square project.

“We had 50-odd there, a fantastic turnout,” chamber chairman Dave Currie told the Chronicle.

Raglan ward councillor Clint Baddeley updated businesspeople on where the Waikato District Council was heading with new earthquake legislation the Government was attempting to push through Parliament.

He also backgrounded the breakfast meeting on the process from when “place making” guru David Engwicht first

visited Raglan late last year through to the development of the town square project.

“There was clearly a lot of interest in the town square,” said Dave. “The chamber’s concern is to ensure there is meaningful discussion around it – to make sure any issues are debated so people can make informed decisions and not go on rumour and hearsay.”

He was encouraged there was more consensus over and understanding of the project by the end of last week, and expected to see roading issues sorted by council shortly and a new plan produced that was “not like the artist’s impression” issued by David Engwicht’s Creative Communities staff.

He said it was also suggested at the breakfast meeting there should be a big board in town to get people to indicate what they want, and maybe also a weekend sausage sizzle and chat, so there was a whole range of views “and we can arrive

at something exciting”.“Whatever is done must be for the

people of Raglan to enjoy,” he said. “It’s got to be good for us, and it’s a bonus if it’s good too for visitors and tourists.”

The meeting also discussed the process councils were going through now preparing buildings over the next 15 years for earthquake risk. “Clearly what’s happened in Christchurch and more recently Wellington is a factor,” Dave said. “Not that we’re high risk – but then neither was Canada.”

The earthquake risk for businesses was a longer term thing to think over, just as homeowners were doing now with house insurance.

The chamber meeting also received an update on the proposed mountain biking track at Wainui Reserve, and heard there could be good news shortly on its funding.

Edith Symes

Beach jam event coming to townCome on down to Te Kopua Camp Reserve this coming Easter holiday weekend on (Saturday April 19th) as we get into a fun day of youth activities and events.

The 'Raglan Beach Jam' is a free event

and will kick off at 10am with fun activities throughout the day which our youth and whanau can participate and get involved in. The whole day is about having fun in the sun and coming together as a community whilst also getting our youth (rangatahi) pro-active. The venue for the beach jam will be

held beachside on the Kopua Camp Reserve and walk bridge, Raglan. Registrations for activities start at 10am

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Letters:

To the people of this community, in my opinion I believe that the drug scene in Raglan is an issue. Teenagers can ruin their brains and develop pychosis through drug use. I have a child. She is a loving, beautiful, intelligent and innocent. I am a loving and protective mother.

I would like to think that my daughter is safe in this community and surrounding communities.

I feel heartfelt about this issue.S. Jones, Raglan

Nats opt for another

farmer from the Naki A New Plymouth dairy farmer will be National’s candidate for Taranaki-King Country, a vast true-blue electorate that stretches all the way to Raglan, in September’s general election.

Barbara Kuriger – who’s farmed with her husband Louis for more than 30 years and is a director of a string of dairying and agricultural bodies as well as three family-owned farming businesses – was selected at a meeting of local party members in Te Kuiti on Sunday night.

The 2012 Dairy Woman of the Year succeeds Opunake farmer Shane Ardern as National candidate, and looks a shoo-in to make it into Parliament considering that in the last three general elections the retiring Ardern has snared two in every three votes cast in the Taranaki-King Country electorate.

But National’s track history doesn’t seem to have daunted Labour’s new candidate for Taranaki-King Country, Penny Gaylor, who has gotten quickly on the job and is set to visit Raglan next Monday morning to talk with “prominent members of the community and the media” before carrying on to Kawhia in the afternoon.

While she’s based way down on the Kapiti Coast her campaign manager Dan Armstrong, who’ll accompany her, is only a comparatively short hop away in Te Awamutu.

A.T

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We have had amazing weather conditions that have boats sports fishing successfully well off our coast, inshore the bottom fishing has been also very good. The Raglan harbour is so clean and clear at present with lots of species-particularly large trevally prevalent.

It is apparent that more boats are fishing off our West coast than other seasons.

Sports fishing: the sea temperatures are still up with plenty of workups of tuna, kahawai, even packs of rat kingi’s. Multiple sightings and hook ups of marlin are still taking place.

Inshore, bottom fishing, is from 29m off Carters and along the northern coast inside that mark, Gibsons beach to the Aerial and Crayfish Point there are plenty of snapper, gurnard, slimy mackeral and kahawai. Sometimes

the swell will keep you out a bit, but the fish are on the bite. Stomachs full of biscuits. Some reports of Bar Reef and to the south the school sharks are more prevalent. Snapper off Ruapuke beach have mussels, worms, snails and baby flounder in their stomachs. The gurnard and kahawai are still in roe. Sharp hooks and fresh bait is all you need.

Crayfish are plentiful with great conditions to operate closer to the shore, reefs and rocks.

Snapper of good size are being taken in our harbour, along with gurnard, kahawai, trevally as mentioned earlier and also the traditional flounder.

The harbour is so clean and calm and it is great to see lights at night from those spearing for flounder. There are large numbers of ash tray depressions on the mudflats and shell beds from large fish raking up worms to eat. Inspect off Lorenzen Bay at low

tide, these are the result of trevally or snapper feeding up on the last high tide. The harbour bar has hardly broke for some time except at low tide and I believe this influences more fish species of size to prevail in our harbour.

Easter Sunday 20th April. Smokem Raglan. The annual smoked fish competition held at the Raglan Club Inc.

Anzac Weekend 25th, 26th, 27th April is The Big Four Fishing Competition, held by the Waikato Sports Fishing Club. More details on their Club website.

Saturday 26th April is the Manu Bay Fishing Competition.

Remember your fish can be officially weighed at The Raglan Club Inc by contacting their bar staff.

The Raglan Bar is on the leads, using the clear sector light, watch for that swell forecasted size in the weeks ahead. Enjoy your days fishing.

by the Raglan Wharf Seagull

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MON @ THE RAGLAN CLUB. 500 cards, 1pm.WED @ Raglan Club, Fun Quiz 6:45pm.KARAOKE NIGHT @ RAGLAN CLUB Friday 11 April, 7.30pm onwards, rising star with Taniora. Have a go – make a night of it.WEDNESDAYS @ BANTEAY SREY R E S T A U R A N T Knitting Circle from 9.30am. All welcome. Beginners welcome.R A G L A N RAMBLERS WED 16 APRIL: 9am at carpark next to fire station: Opotoru Rd to waterfalls - bring lunch MAINLY MUSIC: Music & movement programme for p r e s c h o o l e r s , Monday & W e d n e s d a y s 9:30am @ Te Uku church Hall. Ph 8255199 for more info.B U D G E T A S S I S T A N C E @ Raglan Community House. A p p o i n t m e n t s required. 8258142.PASSOVER MEAL 6.30pm, 14th April RSVP Ken Ph 825 8028.R A G L A N C R E A T I V E MARKET. This Sunday 9am - 2pm at the Old School Arts Centre. www.raglanmarket.com

TUESDAY 15 APRIL 6.30pm Valentes (upstairs), Wainui Rd Raglan Town Square meeting. S M O K E M RAGLAN. Smoked Fish Competition, $250.00 1st prize. Easter Sunday 20th. Raglan Club Inc.

For SaleTHE WOODYARD: DIY? Looking for something quirky? Recycled timber & upcycled items @ Xtreme Waste 186 Te Hutewai RdC O M P O S T : Condition your soil – Quality nutrients for your garden. Bulk $35m3 and Bagged $8 @ Xtreme Waste 8250017BAGGED SHEEP MANURE from shearing shed $10 per bag. Stripped totara and matai battens from old fence line. Full of history hand split . $2 each. 8258370Commercial To Let

C O M M E R C I A L LEASE 300sqm, High Stud New, email: sheryl.ker@xtra.co.nzC O M M E R C I A L PROPERTY to lease, downtown Raglan, commercial kitchen compliant, ph 021952271.I N D U S T R I A L YARD FOR RENT. Could add building if required. Contact Bob, 021825 869.

RETAIL SHOPfor lease

Downtown Raglan,Prime location, High foot traffic Ph: 021 363 465

FRI 11 APR @ YOT CLUB, DA FUNK MUSIC – B-Rex from 9pm - $5.SAT 12 APR @ YOT CLUB, Chiefs game projected onto wall followed by Rootz Konekt: original/covers reggae band playing 4+ hours after rugby - $10.

SUN 13 APR @ YOT CLUB, SUNDAY FUNDAY, DJ, free pool, karaoke, Sky Sport from midday ‘til late.THE YOT CLUB OPEN from midday 7 days a week. Late nights from Wed ‘til Sun. Free wifi, free pool, cheap drinks, great food, Sky Sport & music video channels, surf and snow footage and great music.

Courses, classes & workshopsYOGA @ TE UKU Every Monday from 6.30 to 8pm, yoga at the Te Uku Hall ring Belinda 825 6592.PERMACULTURE DESIGN CERT. COURSE. April 28th – May 11th . Full-time intensive. Based at Solscape. Find out more today– call 8258268, email i n f o @ s o l s c a p e .co.nz

THE JOY OF DANCE. The Strengthening of Martial Arts. The Mindfulness of Yoga. Experience a new way of moving. NIA WITH NIK. Mon&Wed, 5:30pm, Fri 9:30am @ Union Church Hall, Stewart St. 1st class is FREE! Contact niawithnik@gmail.com | 02102423284. w w w. f a c e b o o k /com/niawithnik

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F I R E W O O D MANUKA Dry $110m3 Ring 825 0522. FIREWOOD DRY 6x6 load, macrocarpa - $130, pine - $115, delivered ph 021 0771 524FIREWOOD DRY manuka, $120 per trailer load(1m3), Free local delivery. Ph 8255080.RAGLAN GOLF CLUB firewood fund-raiser: The 2014 sales have commenced. Only $80 for 1 cu.m. of dry- stored split pine logs, delivered within 10 km. Quotes for further. Phone Garry on 825 6875.

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For HireBOUNCY CASTLE: great entertainment for the kids, call Vicki 8257575.

WantedUNUSED POKIE MACHINES or coke vending machines for garden display ph: Mark 825 7865

To Let2 BEDROOM BRICK home, fully furnished, carport, views to ocean. No pets – no children. Available May to Sept 2014, $350 pw, ph 07 8532321.H A R B O U R S I D E LIVING – magical misty mornings on the waters edge. Large 2-3 bdrm apartment – views from every room. 2 mins walk to town. Avail end April. $310/week. Kate 021 760 468

Flatmate WantedTWO ROOMS AVAILABLE $110 + $150(including expenses) easy-going people, travellers welcome. Call/txt Danny 0223811831

FoundUENUKU AREA, Young tortoiseshell cat, very talkative & affectionate. Needs home, call Rob 021 024 55269

FlowersLilypot Florist* Fresh flowers* Send flowers* Potted plants07 825 68472 Wallis Street

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New ‘SALASAI’ + stunning Winter

boots, coats & hats! Local Aaron Brunet,& My Darling Lemon

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Situations VacantYOGA TEACHERS, YA200 qualified with experience, Hamilton studio, ph 027 839 6795.BAR MANAGER REQUIRED. Needs LQC Managers certificate. At least 4 years recent work history. Split shifts. Bar work, supervising staff, kitchen duties, cleaning. Friendly and happy disposition. Email y o t c l u b r a g l a n @gmail.com

Public Notices

LITTLE GEM OP SHOP: Opportunities for Treasure Hunters and a friendly cuppa. Saturdays 9-11.30am. Union Church Hall, Stewart Street.THE RAGLAN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY will meet on 15th April in the Union Church Hall at 1pm.The speaker will be Rebecca from Sayers Garden Supplies.She may being some plants so come prepared to buy. Interest Table: Examples of embroidery. Floral Art: Autumn Delight in a Basket. A very warm welcome to any new members..Remember to bring your flowers etc for the competitions.ST JOHN RAGLAN OPEN DAY. To be held on Saturday 26th April at the Ambulance station 11 Wainui Rd. All welcome, come along meet the staff and check out our station, equipment and Ambulance, also find out how to become an ambulance officer for Raglan. For further info contact 8250944.NEW MOUNTAIN BIKE TRACK Site meeting @ Wainui Reserve top carpark, Saturday 12 April, 2pm.THURS 17 APRIL, 4pm deadline for submissions on Regional Council Annual Plan

Phone (07) 825 0577ITS PLANTING TIME!

Come out to the nursery and see whats NEW IN STOCK!

Citrus Trees - Meyer Lemon $18 Lemonade, Tahitian Lime, Orange, MandarinFeijoa “Unique” and “Pounamu” setting fruit $18

Peach & Nectarine Trees from $23Buy 2+ fruit trees in April and get a free

bag of Mushroom Compost!Pretty “Nemesia” and “Diasca” $9.75

Helleborus for winter $9Camelia Fairy Blush $10

Magnolia Trees, Port Wine and Little Gem $17Natives from $5

Grisilinia Hedging PB12 on sale at $10 eachMarigolds $2, Scleranthus Moss $9,

Something for everyone! Espresso Coffee Daily

$5 OFFany plant purchase in March/April 2014 at

Sayer Landscape SuppliesMinimum spend $15.

For purchase of plants only.

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Raglan Community House

SALE! SALE! SALE!

BARGAIN BASEMENT

SUMMER CLOTHES SALE

Collect your tagged bag for $4.00 then fill it up with summer clothes

$2 pair of shoes

Toy specials!

Sale runs Monday 14 April through to Thursday 24 April

10am – 3pm Mon - Fri

WAITETUNA HORSE TREKSUNDAY APRIL 13TH 2014

Where: 129 Waitetuna Valley Road, Raglan.Price: $20 for Adults $10 for 16yrs and under.

Trek: Ride off at 9.30 am. Length: 20km’s approx.

Trek through farmland and up to the windmills. Breath taking views in all directions. Registration and parking opposite school grounds. If wet an

alternative route will be taken through the farm.

Food: Sausage sizzle and drinks for sale at conclusion of ride.

Please contact Hamish and Julie Ormond for any enquires:

07 825 5160 or hjormond@farmside.co.nz

Raglan Area School Steering Committee150 Years Jubilee 2016

The Raglan Area School Board of Trustees is looking for expression of interest from our

community to form a steering committee for the 2016 Jubilee. This advisory committee will provide

guidance on dates, events, resource allocation, research, and a marketing strategy.

To register your interest, please contact Karen Clark: 825 8140 or

karen_clark@raglanarea.school.nz

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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

Raglan Real Estate Ltd Licenced (REAA 2008)

Saturday 11am – 445 Wainui Rd Saturday 12pm – 17 Rose St Saturday 12pm – 51 Wallis St Saturday 12pm – 6 Simon Rd Saturday 1pm – 61a Lorenzen Bay RdSaturday 1pm – 21 Rose St Saturday 2pm – 3 Long St Saturday 2pm – 37b Taipari Ave

Sunday 11am – 10 James St

Sunday 11am – 16 & 16a James St

Sunday 12pm – 8 Karekare Ave

Sunday 2pm – 7 Puka Pl

OPEN HOMES this weekend 12th & 13th April

WHALE BAY, RAGLAN $865,000• Desirable home with mesmerizing, awe inspiring views• Elevated and North facing, located in New Zealand’s Surfing capital• 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 2 toilets, large car garaging with internal access• Open plan living extending to front decking capturing amazing ocean views• Sleep out perfect for family and friends or work space• Plenty of parking and room for the boat• Thoroughly sought after and prized location by those that reside in picture perfect Whale Bay!

ID#RAG21815Julie Hanna - 027 441 8964Blair Hanna - 021 0200 8282

DON’T DREAM IT..OWN IT!! $599,000 • Tucked away in cul-de-sac with friendly neighbours• The property borders the Estuary - easy access for kayaking and paddle boarding• 4 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 lounges• Open plan living with wood burning fireplace• Doors flowing out to large north facing deck with sea views• Single lock-up garage with internal access, ample off-street parking, room for the boat• ½ share in 1378m2ID#RAG21853Julie Hanna 027 441 8964Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282

TWO INCOMES FOR THE PRICE OF ONE! $519,000Home and income doesn’t get better than this! Move in and reap the rewards…• Upstairs: renovated 2 bedroom home, featuring a wood burner, wrap around decks and open-plan easy living• Downstairs: modern 2 bedroom flat currently earning $300 per week• Elevated sun-drenched site offering fabulous water, mountain and town views• Large, peaceful 1029m² section with a number of established fruit trees • Double garage and extra storage shed

ID#RAG21816Stephen O’Byrne 027 205 4073Michelle O’Byrne 021 889 448

LOCATION, VIEWS, FAMILY LIVING PLUS! $525,000 • This is an ideal family home with extra income potential• 2 double bedrooms upstairs, one with an ensuite• Large bedroom downstairs with own bathroom• Double garage with internal access• Inner harbour views• Walking distance to town and beach• PLUS separate caravan/studio accommodation renting $150pw

ID#RAG21846Julie Hanna - 027 441 8964Blair Hanna - 021 0200 8282

HOME JAMESLocated within minutes walk to town centre on James Street • 1 title, 2 houses on section 931m2.• FRONT HOUSE: 1940’s 3 double bedroom, large open plan design, office, heaps of character plus basement storage.• BACK HOUSE: Modern 2 double bedroom home on a flat site.• Both properties command a good rental return.• Raglan Club and Bowling club close by, Raglan township walking distance - this property is truly “Home James”• Prior auction offers consideredID#RAG21882 Julie Hanna 027 441 8964Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282

REVAMPED & REVIVED IN RAGLAN • Elevated for sun and privacy, lovely 1930’s cottage• Tastefully renovated and refurbished• 2 double bedrooms, sunroom, large decking for outdoor living• Fully fenced• Established fruit trees• Situated on 680m² within easy walking distance to Raglan township• Prior auction offers considered.ID#RAG21885Stephen O’Byrne 027 205 4073Michelle O’Byrne 021 889 448

AUCTION: 10 James St – 9th May ‘14

ABSOLUTE VALUE• 1950’s north facing dwelling, great location• 3 double bedrooms, office, combined lounge/dining• Single garage, outside shed• Twin access from Karekare and Uenuku Ave• Easy access to playgrounds, dairy, boat ramp, schools and township• Appetising views of Raglan Harbour, commanding Mt Karioi in the backdrop• ½ int in 903m²• Prior auction offers consideredID#RAG21884Stephen O’Byrne 027 205 4073Michelle O’Byrne 021 889 448

LOOK OUT POINTOpportunity knocks! This property has stunning views of the harbour, an easy walk into town and plenty of scope to add further value. Features are 2 double bedrooms, open plan living and a single lock up garage. The section of 951m² is fully fenced, a north facing aspect and has mature fruit trees. Properties with land this size and views, so close to town don’t come on the market often, so don’t delay make your appointment today.

ID#RAG21600Julie Hanna 027 441 8964Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282

SIMPLY SENSATIONAL• North facing, elevated. Stunning bar, harbour views and amazing sunsets. • 4 bedrooms (2 double, 2 single), spacious lounge, designer kitchen and bathroom• Iconic Raglan bach ambience outside, contemporary styling inside• Situated on 1012m² • Short walk to the wharf, 5 minute walk to town • Prior auction offers consideredID#RAG21872Julie Hanna 027 441 8964Blair Hanna 021 0200 8282

SURFER’S PARADISE SECTION• Sweet location, with beautiful native trees• Tui, Woodpigeons, Moreporks and more• Approx. 10 minute walk to world famous “Indicators” surf spot and lagoon• Bush clad 1161m2 section • Power and phone on boundary• Enjoy endless summers!

ID#RAG21224Stephen O’Byrne 027 205 4073Michelle O’Byrne 021 889 448

IDEAL FAMILY LIVING $355,000 You are just a walk to Lorenzen Bay. It is our privilege to market this very solid 4 bedroom family home. Featuring polished timber flooring, a covered patio area and it is fully fenced. As you enter the gate you will feel the peace and the privacy, “there’s no place like home.” This is it!! Mature trees and a flat 831 m2 site. This is the original Lorenzen Family Home. “They don’t build them like this now,” many have been heard to comment. Bring the family, the boat, the pets. There’s room for the lot! Solid, Safe and Sound family living at its best!

ID#RAG21665Blair Hanna 021 02 00 8282 Julie Hanna 027 441 8964

OPEN HOMESunday 1pm49 Norrie Ave

OPEN HOMESunday 11am 10 James St

AUCTION: 16 & 16a James St - 9th May ‘14

AUCTION: 8 Karekare Ave – 9th May ‘14

OPEN HOMESunday 12pm

8 Karekare Ave

AUCTION: 17 Rose St - 9th May ‘14

OPEN HOMESaturday 12pm

17 Rose St

OPEN HOMESunday 11am

16 and 16a James St

REDUCED!!! 16 Te Tuhi Rd Now: $169,000 REDUCED!!! 31 Long St Now: $395,000

OPEN HOMESaturday 1pm

61a Lorenzen Bay Rd

OPEN HOMESaturday 2pm

37b Taipari Ave

OPEN HOMESaturday 2pm

3 Long St