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Over Easter weekend the National Junior Moto-X Championships were held at the Tokoroa Club track.

With riders travelling from all over New Zealand to compete in a gruelling five race series, talented Waitetuna teenager Isaak Moore made his mark on the field after being placed 10th overall in the 15-16 yrs 125cc class and gaining himself a National number.

With a field of more than 60 riders in this class, qualifying rounds took place on Friday to determine the fastest riders for a starting line-up of 40 bikes.

Fifteen year old Isaak who attends Hamilton’s Fraser High School, has been riding motorbikes since he was four years old and started racing motorcross on his first bike, a Honda 50cc as a six year old.

Over the years he has amassed a bevy of trophies at club competition level, regional and national championships, and over summer recently won the Te Pahu twilight series. Sponsorship comes from Boyd Motorcycles of Hamilton and a supportive family network, headed by his Dad Malcolm who attends to the mechanical side of things.

Motorcross is primarily a winter sport with the race season running from April through to October annually.

Isaak is currently a member of both Tokoroa and Taupo clubs where he attends monthly meets along with club days at Patetonga. The local Whatawhata track down Heddon Road provides him with a practice venue, and twice weekly workouts at the gym enhance physical strength and aerobic fitness, which are paramount for achieving at this level.

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After months of toing and froing the new Raglan Wharf Building concept design has finally been approved.

Despite last-minute protests from angry Raglan residents the Community Board voted narrowly to accept the concept designs tabled at their meeting last week.

The vote followed discussion at the meeting where Board members and public alike shared their personal perspectives on the new design developed for Waikato District Council by Beca Infrastructures.

In a lively exchange diverse feelings on the issue were shared. Several who spoke had strong connections with the wharf.

Roydon Hartstone, whose family had been associated with fishing and the wharf for several decades felt very strongly it was important to resist the building design tabled at the meeting.

“Our history continues to be eroded and we only have one chance to get this right”, said Mr Harstone.

However, Community Board Chair Rodger Gallagher felt otherwise. He said the Community Board and Council had followed a lengthy seven-month consultation process since November last year and the design presented at the meeting was the outcome of those consultations with many stakeholder groups.

“The design was pretty much as I expected it would be given the last design suggestion from Mark Mathers and input from Coast Guard”.

Wally Hawkin, from Raglan Coastguard, commented the new design met their needs well.

The economic implications of having the wharf closed was a key-driver in the

Community Board’s desire to get things moving with building at the wharf.

“Damage to the Raglan economy caused by not having the wharf working runs at $6 million a year. I do not want that to continue a day longer than it needs to” said Mr Gallagher.

Following the meeting Community Board Deputy Chair, Alan Vink, explained why he voted against approving the plans at the meeting.

In his view the process was “unfortunate and arguably flawed” in that in fairness there should have been a meeting with stakeholders and any other interested parties to discuss the new plans. He felt this would have enabled everyone who is truly interested in this project to have a robust discussion with a high likelihood of a way forward to be found well before it went to the vote.

“I truly believe we are that close to finding an acceptable compromise that most of us will be happy with”, said Mr Vink.

The main concern centred on the design (pictured) having four gables rather than three as in the original community design which had also featured a lean-to.

“We had been told there would be some changes to our design however I think this four gable look is significantly different. It seems Council just wanted to make the space bigger for more retail. It’s another way Raglan’s footprint is lost and it’s very sad” said Rosie Worsp, who owns holiday accommodation overlooking the wharf.

Adding further confusion to the process an article which featured in the Waikato Times in July 2010 stated that Council had accepted the earlier design.

“We were optimistic and understood this to mean that the main design would not be

substantially altered. Now we have this which is not like our design at all. It’s been a very confusing and frustrating process” said Mrs Worsp.

Waikato District Council General Manager for Water and Facilities, Richard Bax, said that a great deal of time and consultation had taken place and to remember that the design tabled was at the concept stage. He encouraged the Board to get beyond this stage in the process so that more detailed work could begin on the design.

Clint Baddeley, Raglan Ward Councillor and Waikato District Deputy Mayor said it was time to move on.

“The history went with the fire. Yes, we’ve had debate about 3 or 4 gables. My position now is that I want this to get underway. There is huge frustration in all this time going by” said Mr Baddeley.

Though disappointed in the decision, resident Graham Hannah left the meeting with some sense of positivity.

“We heard Council today commit to preserving as much as possible the historically important look and character of the building. I’m encouraged by that and will be expecting this promise to be upheld”, said Mr Hannah.

Now that the external concept has been approved, Beca Infrastructure will complete final drawings of the wharf building to include the internal floor plan. The construction contract will then be put out for tender. Once the contractor has been confirmed Council will announce a timeframe for the completion of the wharf building.

“We are working towards opening the new wharf building early next year”, Mr Bax said. Sue Russell

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Downtown Raglan’s a lot safer at night now, reckons Constable Jason Kahika who was farewelled last Friday after six years with the local police.

No-one’s “hanging around” after hours making trouble any more, he says. “I like to think it’s a safer place.”

Jason attributes the change to both focused police work and the efforts of the town’s volunteer Night Owls, who act as their eyes and ears in the wee hours.

Jason’s now off overseas, he says, to consulting work in the petroleum and gas industries after 11 years all up in the New Zealand police and “many years” before that in the Royal NZ Navy. Edith Symes

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A new Whale Bay fitness studio employing the same exercise techniques used by New Zealand troops in Afghanistan is encountering a lot of resistance – but from its own users.

When the point breaks aren’t working several of Raglan’s leading surfers can often be found instead working out close by, with other regulars, in Londoner Tom Wellby’s Calvert Road garage.

And it’s not a matter of swapping pumping surf for pumping iron as there’s not a weights set in sight unlike a conventional gym, the studio’s all about clients using their own body weight in resistance exercises which give them a full workout and encourage them to push the boundaries.

Daniel Kereopa, arguably still the town’s best known surfer, is among converts to the unusual method of building strength and fitness.

“You can go on as far as your body wants to take it,” says Daniel, who lives in nearby Manu Bay. “The amazing thing is there are no weights involved.”

Up-and-comer Luke Hughes, who lives just a few doors away from the new studio, is also impressed at the resistance techniques. He says they offer more of a full body workout using core muscles and other muscle groups. “You can get as much (out of it) as you want to achieve.”

Tom – who got his studio going only at the end of January – used to be a pro cyclist for Great Britain and made his world cycling champs debut in Spain when he was just 17. Later quitting cycling, he turned his hand to semi-professional kite-surfing in France and the Caribbean before being injured and forced to stop.

The now 35-year-old, who’s been a personal trainer on and off since then, had been entertaining setting up a fitness studio for the past couple of years since swapping the big-city Auckland lifestyle for laidback Raglan.

He reckons he’s spent around $10,000 converting his garage into a studio and is “pretty happy” with the outcome.

With everything from Swiss balls to straplike crossover and suspension trainers on the walls to gyroboards – looking much like skate decks

– balanced on springs and rollers at floor level, Tom’s studio is attractive particularly to the younger generation. He says the equipment has “playground” appeal and that “it mimics everyday life”.

But there are more serious uses for some of the key gear: the TRX suspension trainer, which can work at any level of fitness depending on body angle, was used by NZ Defence Forces in Afghanistan recently as the straps can be hooked to the side of a tank for troops’ daily workouts.

The resistance training technique was actually developed several years ago in the United States, says Tom, and has since become something of an exercise phenomenon.

Meantime Tom, who’s also a house husband and father to two young sons, hopes to attract to his niche studio not only local surfers but also others in the community from housewives to the after-work set looking for a fitness challenge in the one-on-one training he offers.

It’s his way, he says, of making a difference to people’s lives in Raglan’s close-knit community. Edith Symes

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The Rip Curl New Zealand Junior Surfing Team departed to the 2011 Quiksilver ISA World Junior Surfing Championships in Peru earlier this week.

The twelve surfers in the team have been busy working on their surfing both at training camps and on a personal basis as well as getting all their equipment fine tuned and fundraising to make ends meet before they leave.Local Alexis Poulter and Joe Moretti captain the team of youthful surfers, this being Poulter’s fifth foray to the international arena.“It will be good leading the team as captain” said Poulter. “I have had a lot of experience at the event and there are a few new members going this year so I plan to provide them as much support as possible.”Poulter herself placed fifteenth at the event in 2010 - a personal best that she hopes to improve on again in 2011 as she attempts to bust into the top ten surfers in the Under 18 Girls Division.

Early swell forecasts have a massive swell hitting the Peruvian coastline on the first two days of the event, a scenario that Poulter feels will help the cause of her team. “I have been watching forecasts, it looks big when we get there, then it drops off before picking up again at the end of the event. Hopefully it is big the whole time, it will suit us if it is.”The Rip Curl New Zealand Junior Surfing Team includes surfers from six regions throughout New Zealand with the small surf town of Whangamata providing three surfers, Northland, Auckland, Raglan, Gisborne all providing two surfers a piece with one representative from Mount Maunganui.The 2011 Quiksilver ISA World Junior Surfing Championship starts overnight Sunday (New Zealand time) with the first heats. Prior to that, the team will take part in an Olympic style parade of nations. You can catch the entire event live via World Junior Surfing Championship. Surfing NZ

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The Government looks set to come down hard on messy freedom campers around the country – but Waikato District Council doesn’t see it as a big problem in Raglan despite the noticeable increase in motorhomes and campervans about town in recent years.

Council water & facilities general manager Richard Bax says the waste some people leave behind is the main issue but he’s confident that the promised tighter legislation, better publicity and some support from motorhome hire companies will reduce the problem.

A bill to be introduced into Parliament this month by Environment Minister Nick Smith proposes automatic $200 fines for camping illegally and court-imposed fines of up to $10,000 for campers caught dumping sewage. Under the new law councils and DOC would be able to designate camping areas, prohibited places and sites where camping was restricted to self-contained motorhomes.

Richard says that while some campers respect the environment there are always others, particularly those who don’t have “onboard” toilet facilities, who create problems. “Human waste, toilet paper and

general rubbish on the roadside is an issue,” he acknowledges.

Currently, he says, the only legal place for campers to stay in Raglan is the council-owned Kopua Holiday Park in town along with other designated camping grounds such as those further out of town at Solscape in Manu Bay and Karioi Lodge in Whale Bay.

“We do not have any designated freedom camping area in the district where campers who have toilet/shower and onboard grey water facilities can stay,” he says. Although there was consultation a few years back about allowing motorhomes to park overnight at the Wainui Road carpark near Raglan fire station, “a decision was made not to proceed at the time”.

Richard however acknowledges there are one or two sites in Raglan for some privately owned self-contained motorhomes. It’s understood NZ Motor Caravans Association members can stay on a property alongside the causeway in Wallis Street, and at the Raglan Club carpark, for an overnight fee of just $4.

He was unaware this week of any agreement to allow freedom camping at the Te Toto Gorge carpark, pointing out this was a DOC-managed area, although the Chronicle understands some tourists with self-contained

vans are directed there via their travelogues.

The Te Kopua whanau camping area on Maori land off Riria Kereopa Memorial Drive has also recently provided a DOC-like option for all types of campers, with a peppercorn overnight fee of $5 per person in exchange for toilets and cold showers.

Richard confirms the council can currently impose fines of $40 on illegal campers, but says a ticket is the last resort and the approach taken by Raglan office team leader Steve Soanes “is to point people in the right direction”.

“If they don’t do the right thing then unfortunately we have to fine them,” he says. “Most people, however, do react positively when approached.”

Meanwhile, Kopua Holiday Park proprietor Rob Clark says he’s in favour of freedom camping for the larger self-contained motorhomes if there is a tighten-up in the law.

Self-contained campers are not affecting the environment, he says, whereas those in smaller campervans are. Having toilet paper and mess left lying around goes against the grain of the country’s clean green image, he adds.

Edith Symes

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It’s pretty evident to everyone that there are a number of big council projects underway in Raglan. Not the least of which is the commencement of the footbridge replacement and more recently the start of repairs to the structure of the wharf.

There is another infrastructure issue that I have alluded to in the past - council will shortly enter the consultation phase in regard to the Whale Bay wastewater system.

For some time now council has pondered the dilemma of dealing with failing sewage systems at Whale Bay. Given the pristine nature of the area, it is imperative that we avoid further contamination of the environment.

Council’s concern has been to source an affordable system which takes into account the nature of the terrain and further potential development of the area.

We are now at the point that council will start consulting on a low pressure system that will pump waste water from the urban living zones at Whale Bay, Te Tuhi Road and Upper Wainui Road to the Waste-Water Treatment Plant on Wainui Road. I would encourage all those in the area who are affected to participate in this consultation process.

I am delighted to acknowledge Tame Pokaia as the Waikato District Council’s new kaumatua. I have known Tame personally for many years and I look forward to working with him in his new role.

Submissions to the draft annual plant close shortly and hearing will start in the first week of June.

The Long Street urban upgrade has started after consultations with residents.

Raglan Area School’s Peninsular Restoration project is underway. Congratulations to Principal Malcolm Cox.

In February Raglan was host to the National HOG Rally held by Harley-Davidson. Following on from this event the organisers have supplied me with an economic impact report. People quite often question the value to our community of such events so this information is very helpful.

There were 853 member registrationsThere were 150 suppliers, event staff and entertainers (wherever

possible sourced within Raglan).Approximately 70% of Rally attendees would have spent $100

per head on souvenirs etc in Raglan.Five Raglan Community Groups received donations.There were international guests from Australia, Europe, United

Kingdom and from the Head Office of Harley-Davidson, Milwaukee USA all of whom will take fond memories of Raglan back to their homes.

The following figures represent the income for the days of the event:

Local accommodation $211,500Professional fees $ 4,000Food, beverage, entertainment $210,000Miscellaneous spending $95,000Donations $3,600Raglan Suppliers Goods/Services $24,839Total Revenue Income for Raglan $598,439 Not bad for a two day event that many locals enjoyed as much as

the participants.Obviously as this was the first time for an event like this a lot

was learned and can be improved upon. Harley Davidson is keen on organizing something similar in the future. What do you think Raglan? I’d like to know your feelings.

If you would like to discuss Council issues please contact me through the Council Office on 825 8129 or on my mobile phone 0211 553 778. Regards, Clint

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The ratio of pokie machines to adults in Raglan is high compared with other towns in the district.

In a presentation at last week’s Community Board meeting Max Llewelyn from the Problem Gambling Foundation provided the following statistics – Ngaruawahia has a ratio of machines to adults (18+) of 1:67, Huntly has 1:79 while Raglan’s ratio is 1:55.

“Our concerns are with the policy set by Waikato District Council with respect to these machines. It’s not a sinking lid policy as many territorial authorities have adopted. Instead it’s based around a ratio of adults to machines. The process Council used to review their gambling policy in 2010 is also questionable”, said Mr Llewelyn.

Section 101 of the Gambling Act states that in adopting a policy, a territorial authority must have regard to the social impact of gambling within the territorial authority. When Waikato District Council reviewed their policy in 2010, no social impact report was developed.

“At least in 2007 the Problem Gambling Foundation was able to make a submission to the District Council. In 2010 this did not occur. They (Council) can legally ‘roll

over’ their present policy without any consultation under the special consultation provisions of the Local Government Act”, he said.

The Foundation advocates that Councils develop sinking lid policies with respect to pokie machines. A sinking lid policy includes:

• A cap on the number of machines and venues at existing levels.

• Lowering of the cap automatically as venues close or relocate so there can be no new venues or machines.

Waikato District Council’s policy is framed around a regional wide adult to machine ratio of 1:200.

“This means little really and masks the extent to which pokie machines operate in many communities such as Raglan”, said Mr Llewelyn.

Other territorial authorities including Hamilton City, Otorohanga, Thames/Coromandel and Gisborne have adopted a sinking lid policy.

“I’m visiting Community Boards in the Waikato District as a way to eventually bring about policy change here”.

He encouraged the Community Board to discuss gambling in Raglan and come to a position on the matter which could then be fed through to Council.

“At the very least we want Council to do what it should and undertake a robust social impact assessment”, he said.

In Raglan gambling machines operate at Raglan Club Inc. and the Harbourview Hotel. Whilst figures were not available for the Hotel, Raglan Club’s banking from their machines in the 2009-2010 financial year was $224,599. (from Incorporated Societies website).

“This is not turnover – it’s money banked by the Club. When compared with the median income of $18,900 (census 2006), it’s certainly something to think about.”

Licensing rules changed in 2003 limiting the number of machines that could operate to a maximum of nine. The Club and Hotel were able to retain 18 machines as they held licenses at this time.

A member of Raglan Club made the following comment.

“We need to take into account this town is also a tourist destination, unlike other towns in the region. A lot of visitors come into the club, like those who travel in campervans and the like but I also know there are some who spend hours on the machines”.

Sue Russell

District Council’s pokie policy under scrutiny

Messy freedom campers less of a problem here

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Just four weeks to go before the Raglan Area School senior art students head to Wellington for a trip they have been planning and saving for all year.

Highlights will be Te Papa National Museum, Kura Gallery, Pataka gallery in Porirua, and for some the visit to Wellington will itself be a first. Those who enjoyed the recent exhibition of their paintings at the Old School Art Centre may or may not know that this was part of the lead-up to the trip. The exhibition itself was a success drawing favourable comments from visitors and affirmation by way of sales, with over half the exhibited works sold.

The 3 day trip in mid-June is eagerly anticipated by the 23 art students from years 11-13. Arts Head of Department Jeanette McDonnell-Rata says students will have the opportunity to view artworks in a gallery/museum setting. “Seeing artworks in a gallery environment is different from looking at a book or website, which is how we

currently operate because we are so isolated in Raglan. A course requirement for NCEA is that students see artworks ‘for real’ and are able to respond to the artworks, physically, spiritually and emotionally. When viewing works from a book or website their reactions and responses are not as rich and personal.”

The students will also visit Wellington University, Massey University design school, and Whitireia Polytechnic where a past RAS student, Ngarongo Phillips, is studying art. “This will motivate, inspire and hopefully encourage students to look beyond classroom tasks and activities,” says Jeanette. “It will help them to think about possible options for their own future. Real life experiences are so much more effective than talking to them about these things. They’ll see and talk with someone they know of their own age doing an art course.

Jeanette is excited that the young people will see other art related career pathways such as curating shows, writing about art,

managing galleries, caring for museum objects and taonga. “Making art is one option, but their knowledge can have other fruitful outcomes. The exhibition at the Old School gave the students a taste of what is involved beyond the art itself, eg, naming their works, hanging an exhibition, labelling, artist statements, selling artwork, pricing and managing the money, taking down the show. While students looked after the exhibition during the holidays, they had to put themselves out there and talk to the public about their work. This alone was a major achievement for many of them.”

Fundraising is a major part of the preparation. The group are flying as the cost for a bus was similar, and it allows for more time in Wellington. The cost for each student is around $250-300, with teachers and parents all paying their way as well. Principal Malcolm Cox says is a real challenge for

some families and Jeanette agrees: “We have been saving and putting money aside, but still there are some who are struggling. We would love community support, eg people or businesses who would sponsor one or two students or a family.”

Malcolm says some of the students are looking for opportunities to earn money, and further paintings from the exhibition are for sale at the school. If you wish to support or contribute to the costs of the trip by way of purchasing art or sponsoring the students please contact either Jeanette or Marlene at the school. Sincere thanks are extended to all who have helped in any way with the exhibition and the forthcoming trip.

Judith Collins

RAS senior art students head to Wellington

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Local artist Kirstie Bain’s competition entry for the Royal Easter Show Art Awards was an intricately executed platter featuring intersecting korus and a pukeko – a design that secured Kirstie her second win at one of New Zealand’s biggest open art competitions.

Last year, the Art Awards attracted over 2000 entries from a diverse range of people both professional and amateur and had thousands of dollars’ worth of prizes up for grabs.

Kirstie first entered the competition in 2009 after many years of contemplation. “I saw one of the entries from the previous year and thought, I can do that,” says Kirstie of her initial interest in the competition.

Kirstie’s prediction was accurate and she won first and third place with her two entries, a teardrop kowhai vase and a manuka bowl, respectively. For the past three years, Kirstie has entered the competition every time with gratifying results (second and fourth placing in 2010).

Using a technique called slip casting where the raw materials are poured into a mould and then cut and carved whilst still wet, Kirstie can achieve shapes not easily made on a wheel. “You make the cut outs as precarious as possible, sometimes they break,” says Kirstie about her work process.

Although originally starting out as a hobby about fifteen years ago, Kirstie has started selling her pieces as a business in the last five years. Kirstie’s art can be found at Kanuka in Raglan, art galleries in Auckland and online through www.kirstiebain.com. Kirstie’s work consists of varying styles and sizes with a focus on native flora and fauna and lots of korus. In the coming six weeks, Kirstie’s work will be available for public viewing and purchase at the Te Uku Roast Office.

“Having other people enjoy your work is always rewarding,” says Kirstie.

Maki Nishiyama

Royal Easter Show brings second win for ceramic artist

For a while now I have wanted to have a crack at stand up paddle boarding. To glide along on top of the water, exploring the matrix of waterways that surround us here in Raglan, and improve my core strength. Last week I went for a lesson with Steve Freeman, owner and head coach at Raglan based ‘Surf Safe Surf Coaching Raglan’, to see how I got on...

It began with some land based training, providing some good basic technique and safety. Once all the necessary areas were covered on dry land, we headed to the inner harbour to have a practice on the water before going further a field. As long as you have your feet in the right place, it’s amazing how stable you feel, and once into a rhythm of paddling evenly, I quickly felt quite confident.

Steve was sure to keep a continual eye on my technique, giving coaching instruction every now and then to make things easier. Once he was sure I was ready to go exploring, we made our way under Raglan Bridge and up into the Estuary. It really is a fantastic way to explore the nooks and crannies of the river. Heading round towards Flax Cove, we

had perfect conditions, a while before high tide, light to no wind, and pure glassy water.

It has to be one of the most leisurely and therapeutic forms of exercise. Working your core, and toning your legs and arms, it’s something pretty much everyone can enjoy. Age and level of fitness certainly shouldn’t hold anyone back here. Even though Steve also coaches surf lessons throughout the year, catering for a wide range of ages and abilities, he agrees that in comparison, learning to SUP has a lot more in the way of ‘instant satisfaction’. If you’ve always wanted to surf, or be active in general on the water, but aren’t feeling as energetic as you once were or aren’t up for getting washed and tumbled around in the surf, stand up paddle boarding is a must try!

On the flip-side, regular participation does lead to some serious core strength and all over toning and fitness – all hugely beneficial and complimentary to surfing and a great alternative when the surf is flat!

For more info search under: Recreational Activities on www.raglan.net

Gemma Chalmers

Have a crack at stand up paddle boarding

Gemma upright and in control!

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Back in 2009, a female singer-songwriter from Devon landed on NZ soil, fell in love with Raglan, fell in love with an Irishman and never returned home.

As I write, the distinct sound of ‘Voids’ opening female vocals, Hand Me Down’s digitally released debut single, filters from the radio next to me. Tractor FM are playing it. Even Irish National Radio are playing it. I met with ‘Hand Me Downs’ British singer-songwriter Lucy Cioffi this

week to chat about these last few roller coaster months, which have led to the release of their debut single.

Recorded at The Lab’s production suite on Auckland’s Mt Eden Rd, and produced by Ben King, Void is a heartfelt song about being in love from a distance. The recording of ‘Void’

was made possible by a whole lot of determination, and a grant acquired from the Waikato committee of ‘Creative Communities New Zealand’. Lucy admitted that the application process was “quite daunting, but definitely worth applying for”.

The scheme exists to encourage local communities to participate in arts activities and whilst Creative New Zealand administers the scheme, applications for funding are made via the local authority or district Council. Even though the band are clearly gaining a presence further a field, playing in Raglan is equally important to them, as is the exposure of the Raglan District, it’s venues and other local ‘creatives’ they have formed associations with. The summer months were spent playing at Tractor FM’s Boardies and Bikinis Festival, and Raglan’s Children’s Day as well as gigs at Vinnies, Yot Club and Orca, supporting other emerging bands as

Phil Edwards Band and Devils Elbow. They have also commissioned local artists to design their posters and album artwork - the talents of Raglan based graphic artist Edith aka ‘Dumpark’ was called upon to create Void’s cover artwork.

Hand Me Downs are set to play at the Hamilton Fringe Festival in September and are planning to record a follow up single in the coming months. Check their progress and for upcoming gigs by visiting their websites at www.myspace.com/pleasehandmedown or www.facebook.com/pages/Hand-me-downs.

To find out about how Creative Communties could help you with your arts based project check out www.waikatodistrict.govt.nz. ‘Void’ is now available to buy and download through online distributor ‘Amplifier’ - www.amplifier.co.nz/release/69609/void.html or itunes.apple.com

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In the body of the email write the issue no’s and the page numbers the symbol appeared on and please include your contact details.

One entry per person. Entries must be emailed through by 4.00pm Tuesday 31st May.

Please note: Only enter contest if you are prepared to participate in this years Karioi Classic cycle race.Winner will be drawn on Wednesday 1st June and their name published in the Raglan Chronicle 2nd June edition. Bike can be picked up from Bike2Bay from Thursday 2nd June. Prize: GT Aggressor Mountain Bike. Free entry into Karioi Classic Cycle Race. Bike colour and model is as advertised and cannot be changed or redeemed for cash.

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Local band ‘Hand Me Down’s release first digital single

The Te Uku Turbines Netball Team entered into the Waikato Year 7/8 Netball Tournment last weekend. Despite challenging weather and tough competition,

the Te Uku Turbines defeated all their opponents and won the tournament. Strong in both defence and attack, the girls played exciting netball.

Te Uku ‘Turbines’ on top

Proud coach Naomi Tovio-Smith and the Te Uku Turbines

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Xtreme Waste and its partners are proud to announce their next waste-minimization project in Raglan.

Each year 80,000 tonnes of electronic-waste or ‘E-Waste’ gets disposed in New Zealand landfills; this includes 30,000 tonnes of lead, plus other heavy-metals such as cadmium and mercury, and other toxics such as PCB’s and brominated-flame-retardants. These toxics are highly mobile and poison life.

Additionally this land-filling loses precious materials from our manufacturing systems; amidst the 1000 materials used in electronics is Indium (for cell-phones and flat-screen displays) which New Scientist magazine estimates that there is 4-13 years mineable supply remaining in the earths crust.

We are familiar with the images of electronics being smashed and burnt to recover copper-wiring in Nigeria, Kenya, Vietnam and Indonesia – this burning douses workers (often children) in a shroud of carcinogens and dioxins. New Zealand has ratified (along with 172 other countries, excluding the U.S.A.) the Basel Convention, a treaty to stop the export of hazardous wastes from developed to less-developed countries.

Last year the Community Recycling Network (CRN) which represents 35 recycling organizations from Kaitaia to Bluff applied to the Waste Minimization Fund to setup New Zealand based E-Waste processing. An Auckland company, RCN Group also applied and the result is a joint venture to setup 20 sites across New Zealand, with dismantling of TV/CRT’s (Cathode Ray Tubes) at plants in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.

Until now the options have included paying to get TV/CRT’s to Australia, or the government sponsored annual ‘E-Day’. These expensive options are being phased out in favour of an every-day user-pays system that will progress towards full Product Stewardship – where the cost of recovery will be incorporated into the cost of new TV’s, computers and cell-phones.

Waikato District Council has chosen to partner the introduction of this programme by partly covering this recovery charge – for Raglan only. We are proud to be working with WDC to provide the first true E-Waste solution available in New Zealand to the people of Raglan. Xtreme Waste, WDC, RCN, CRN and MfE thank the people of Raglan for their passion for re-cycling. Simon Thomson

The charges:

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Search for New Zealand’s oldest tellyRaglan area viewers are being urged to join the search for New Zealand’s oldest telly.The Oldest Telly competition, part of a campaign by Going Digital to raise awareness of the switchover to digital television, is encouraging those in Waikato to rummage through their garages or wardrobes for their oldest working TV set.The winning entry will be converted to digital TV ahead of the first switchover in Hawke’s Bay and West Coast in September 2012.Andrew Baillie, community adviser for the Waikato region, says: “We’re looking to those in Waikato to unearth some truly ancient televisions and bring them into the digital age.”“Digital has changed the way we watch TV with better reception and sound quality, as well as more channels and features such as onscreen TV guides. The great thing is almost every TV set can be switched including those with only wires for aerials.”

The Going Digital campaign provides a website, www.goingdigital.co.nz and a free-phone helpline, 0800 838 800, so people can get the information and advice they need about switching to digital TV.New Zealand will make the switch, region by region, to digital television by November 2013, beginning with Hawke’s Bay and the West Coast in September 2012. The Waikato region will be going digital in November 2013.Households that have Freeview or Sky are already watching digital TV and do not need to do anything.

Other viewers do not need to buy a new television to make the switch, but may need to buy a set-top box and possibly a new aerial or satellite dish depending on what equipment they currently have and where they live.The winner of the competition will receive a home theatre system with a 46-inch Sony television with in-built Freeview receiver and internet video.Those who think they may have NZ’s oldest working TV should log on to www.go ingd ig i t a l .co.nz/oldesttelly or call 0800 838 800 for an entry form.

Raglan music producer and recording engineer Mark Tupuhi wants to put his home-based studio in Lily Street to good use by fundraising for people in palliative care.

Mark, who’s also a singer-songwriter, is busy drumming up support for an album he hopes to put together and has local bands St Lucy and Ghost of Electricity – plus a “bush band” – already signed up. His unusual fundraiser is for young Auckland mum Natalie Murphy who’s fighting for her life and facing crippling costs after surgery for stage-four breast cancer.Her story’s online at helpnat.com and Mark says that, although he knows Nat only through Facebook,

he’s touched by her plight and wants to help. “It would be cool to get some bands together, maybe establish a little group and start helping other people (in our community).”

He says he understands many palliative people come to live in Raglan and that their medical costs must be huge.

Mark says the idea is that the bands – he’s hoping to get some big Raglan names on board – write a song for Natalie or from their own experience of cancer sufferers and he will do a very small run of 500 to 1000 CDs for personal distribution, bypassing the licensing and re-ordering issues of larger-scale production.

Edith Symes

courses, classes & workshops

what’s onSUN 22 MAY @ Te Uku Church, service7pm.MAINLY MUSIC. Monday & Wednesday 9:30am @ Te Uku Church.FOOD FOREST G A R D E N I N G , RAGLAN WEST. 8– 10am Thursday mornings.MON 23 MAY @ THE RAGLAN CLUB. 500cards, 1pm.Tuesdays @ Raglan Club -- Texas Hold’em 6.30pm.WED 25 MAY, R A G L A N RAMBLERS. Upper Wainui and Solscape – about 3km through bush, with a mountain view and a look at a mud building.

WED 25 MAY @ BLACKSAND CAFÉ. Knitting Circle from9.30am. All welcome. Beginners welcome.WED @ THE RAGLAN CLUB. 60’s Music ‘n’ Mingles. 11am. Enquiries Geoff Meek 825 0488.

ZUMBA! Waitetuna School Wednesdays 6pm Te Uku Hall, starts Tuesday May 3rd 7.30pm, Sarah T 8255844.THURS 26 MAY @ THE RAGLAN CLUB. Euchre. All welcome. 6pm.

For more Raglan courses, classes, gigs and events go to the ‘Events’ page at www.raglan.net.nz

gig guideFRI 20 MAY @ RAGLAN CLUB,Eddie Low & Kevin Greaves, 7.30pm.SAT 21 MAY @ YOT CLUB, NICE UP THE DANCE. Jamin-i & Dubsonic, reggae,

hiphop, dubstep. 9pm, $5.SAT 11 JUNE @ ORCA, COMMON UNITY. Reggae Band. $15 pre-sales from Bar. $20 on door.

CAPOEIRA ANGOLA CLASSES – Monday’s and Thursday’s 7.00pm, Scout Hall. $5. Phone 021 2010 542.

We’re almost halfway into the year and already the number of projects underway in the district is quite outstanding.Waikato District Council’s website, waikatodistrict.govt.nz at present lists a record number of projects under

development by the Roading and Water & Facilities teams. These range from smaller scale roading repair and facilities upgrades to large-scale building and development projects like Raglan’s outstanding Museum and Information Centre and the Kopua foot bridge project due for completion in September/October.

The new Te Kauwhata Library opens this month. This building is a stunning asset to the local community. Designed and built with consideration to technology and the community in mind; it will become an integral social hub for Te Kauwhata with its community meeting space and online services area enriching the library experience.Possibly our most stunning project yet is the walking/cycle track over the Te Uku Wind farm site. Meridian Energy and Waikato District Council are working with local landowners and iwi to open the track in the next two months. The approximate 18km round trip will take cyclists and hikers over a historic coach road to the plateau and will give a close-up experience of the 137 metre high turbines in action. The site’s views take in Waikato

farmland, Hamilton City, Raglan and Aotea harbours and local mountains, Pirongia and Karioi. Meanwhile access to the wind farm site which is on private land is strictly off limits. One of the largest scale projects ever to be undertaken in our district is the Expressway. NZTA has awarded the contract for the Ngaruawahia bypass section from Taupiri through to Horotiu which includes a new bridge over the Waikato River. This section is an exciting stage in this project and a costly one, with the Huntly section alone budgeted at $579 million. Projects like these all enhance our community, access, leisure and wellbeing. Together with our people, industry and resources they improve the valuable investment we have in the Waikato district.

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Sport Waikato is holding a forum for local sports leaders in Raglan. It is keen to get input from the community about what works well in sport, what stops it being better, what is changing, what response is being made to change and what needs to happen in the future.

Club and school personnel, coaches, administrators, sport coordinators, secondary school students, teachers, principals and players are all on the list of people invited. However, other people are welcome to attend and contribute.

The forum is designed to uncover the needs of sporting organisations and to prioritise what should be done to assist sport in the future.

The forum will be held at Venue: Raglan Area School on Date: Monday 23rd May 2011 at 6pm

If you would like to attend and give your views or if you have any

further questions, contact:Morgan Kutia

( Waikato District Sports Coordinator)Mobile-027 485 3695

morgank@sportwaikato.org.nz

Local sport review forum

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GRADE RESULT PLAYER/S OF DAY

5th Penguins NA NA

7th Sharks Lost 0-0 Chloe Wharekawa

7th Orcas Draw 2-2 Jacob Kenyon

8th Manta Rays Win 11-0 Mathew Podmore

8th Kingies Win 2-0 Connor Black

9th Great Whites Lost 0-4 Joe Blakie

10th Stingrays NA NA

10th Bull Sharks Win 2-0 James Forrest

11th Piranhas Lost 3-6 Madison Fyve

RAGLAN JUNIOR SOCCER: SAT 14th May 2011RAGLAN JUNIOR SOCCER: SAT 14th May 2011

GRADE RESULT PLAYER/S OF DAY

6th Lost 40-50 Jasmine Single, Lucca Page

7th Green Won 45-40 Wineera Davy, Manunui Rainey

7th Black Won 64-45 Angus Reeves, Tane Millward

8th Won 35-30 Ariki Broadbent-King, Liam Parrott

9th Lost 15-55 Lucy Single, Sky Reid

10th Won 110-5 Te Kaha Broadbent-King, Joseph Waitere

11th Won 33-27 Keith McDonald, Tom Wallace

12th Lost Ted Kiel, Reiki Ruawai

RAGLAN JUNIOR RUGBY: SAT 14th May 2011RAGLAN JUNIOR RUGBY: SAT 14th May 2011

Mayor’s message May 2011

letter

Dear Editor,I am writing in an attempt to bring more peace to the streets of down town Raglan. I am employed in Raglan CBD and have become increasingly aware of the sound of a small barking dog locked in a car in close proximity to the shops.The dog or dogs yap for what seems hours at a time and I am sure I am not the only person annoyed by the interference. What is of most importance is that the dog sounds distressed. So I put the message out there to the owner who may not even realise their beloved is causing such a stir, that it may be better to leave your cute furry friend at home so we can return to the sound of seagulls.K Ferguson, Raglan

“Would you like to see my holiday snaps?” ”Get off the grass Noddy. I would rather Big Ears poked hot sticks in my eyes.” Before you can say this out comes the lame “Yeah would love to.”

Now it may come as a shock to some people, but here is some advice that may avoid some hurt feelings out there in the community. If you have just had a fabulous holiday, those left at home holding the fort do not really want to see numerous photos of you lying on the beach with a cocktail in your hand.

So I have compiled an “Albert’s six step guide to holiday snaphot presentation.”

1. First and foremost keep the number

of photos to a maximum of 20. This obviously will necessitate a ruthless culling.

2. With regard to the above only one photo of the following should be included in your selection:

3. a. Shots of you stuffing your face with local delicacies.

b. Drunken mugshots.

c. Exciting new friends you met while travelling.

d. Building and automobile shots should be kept to a minimum unless you are presenting your photos to an architect or petrol head.

4. Give your friend complete control

of the viewing. This may mean the whole process is over in less than two minutes. Do not be offended. They probably have to wash the windows or fill out a GST return.

5. Keep commentary to a minimum. Only elaborate where slight misfortune has fallen upon the person. eg. Lying in a twisted mess on a ski slope or rushing to a squat toilet in the Delhi heat.

6. If photo numbers edge past 20 ensure that a steady supply of alcohol is supplied to the viewers.

There you go readers. If you follow this guide, the whole process need not be unpleasant. With time and practise it may even evolve into a pleasurable event.

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At last weeks Community Board meeting it was revealed that the Raglan Museum development is progressing well.

Community Board Chair Rodger Gallagher, who is a member of the Museum Committee, said he had recently been through the new building in Wainui Road which will house the museum. He described the space as “excellent”.

“Our committee has received a grant from Wellington’s Te Papa Museum which will be used to fund an expert from there to assist us with the set up when we move into the new building”.

In other business, the Community Board rubber-stamped notification of a price increase from Xtreme Waste of their blue rubbish bags. From 1 July the blue bags will cost $2.60, an increase of 10c. The cost to dump refuse at the transfer station will also increase from $41 to $43 per cubic metre. Sue Russell

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Public NoticesRAGLAN 60 CLUB AGM, Sat 28th May. 1.30pm, Raglan Club Rooms. Ph Rose Meek, 825 0488.

TE UKU AND DISTRICT MEMORIAL Hall Committee Inc. AGM Tuesday 24th May 2011. Te Uku Hall. 7.30 pm. All Welcome.

For HireF L O O R S A N D I N G EQUIPMENT for hire. Ph Raglan Flooring 825 8777.BOUNCY CASTLE FOR HIRE, entertainment for the kids. Vicki 825 7575.

Garage SaleSATURDAY 21 MAY, 12 Stuart Street. 10am. Postponement: Sunday 10am.WASHING MACHINE, LOUNGE FURNITURE, Queen bed, bunk beds, Household items, easy chair, appliances, dishes and more. SATURDAY 21. 9am to 1pm. 28 Taipari Ave. Raglan West.SATURDAY & SUNDAY, 9am. 4316A Main Road. Furniture etc.

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NOTICE OF MEETING

Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the WEL Energy Trust will be held at the Trust’s office, 1st Floor, Norris Ward

McKinnon House,Cnr Victoria & London Streets, Hamilton on

Tuesday, 24 May 2011 at 7.00pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend.

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2011 Triennial Election Of Trustees Further Notice Of Election

The following persons have been duly nominated as candidates for the 2011 WEL Energy Trust Triennial Election of Trustees.

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BUNTING Mark Power ON – Discounts and Grants

CHIBNALL Brad Power ON – Discounts and Grants

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CURRIE Dave

CURTIS Robert Independent

EASTO John PDT – Power Discounts Team

EVANS Huw Independent

HAMILL Rob Power ON – Discounts and Grants

HARDING Denise Power ON – Discounts and Grants

HARGOOD Ross

HENNEBRY Mike PDT – Power Discounts Team

INGLE Mark Power ON – Discounts and Grants

KING Stephen Independent

KNEEBONE David Power ON – Discounts and Grants

MANOHARAN Mano

O’LEARY Angela Independent

PERDIA Steven Independent

STRATFORD Roger

VINK Alan

WILLIAMS Kathryn Power ON – Discounts and Grants

There being more candidates than there are vacancies to be filled, an election will be held between the listed candidates, under the First Past the Post electoral system by postal and internet voting.

Voting Period

The voting period will commence at 8:30am on Tuesday 7th June 2011 and close at 12 noon on Saturday 25th June 2011. Voting documents will be mailed to all qualified electors between Tuesday 7th June 2011 and Saturday 11th June 2011.

All returned voting documents must be received by the Electoral Officer no later than 12 noon on Saturday 25th June 2011.

Early Processing of Returned Voting Documents and Order of Candidates’ Names

WEL Energy Trust has resolved that the completed voting documents will be processed progressively on return throughout the voting period, and that the candidates’ names will be in alphabetical order on the voting documents.

Special Voting Facilities

Special voting facilities will be available from the Trust office between the hours 8.30am and 4.30pm Monday to Friday during the period Tuesday 7th June to Friday 24th June 2011 (both dates inclusive), and between the hours of 8.30am and noon on Saturday 25th June 2011. The WEL Energy Trust Office is located on the First Floor, Norris Ward McKinnon House, Cnr Victoria & London Streets, Hamilton.

Special votes may be claimed by:

they have received in the post.

voting documents in the post.

For further information regarding special voting please contact the Electoral Officer on 0508 666 336.

Dated at Hamilton this 13th day of May 2011.

Warwick Lampp

Electoral Officer

WEL Energy Trust

Ph 0508 666 336

wlampp@electionz.com

Call for Expressions of Interest – part-time Office Administration/ Management position

for Te Mauri Tau IncTe Mauri Tau Inc is a community organisation based in

Whaingaroa. We offer educational opportunities across a broad range of topics, from a kaupapa Maori perspective.

We are currently seeking expressions of interest for our office role. The position provides financial and

administration services to the organisation, and assists the coordinators as requested.

This role requires a professional and honest manner when dealing with whanau, clients and associates of Te Mauri Tau. Some familiarity with Te Reo Maori and/or

willingness to commit personal time to learning Te Reo is essential.

Key responsibilities are bookkeeping/ledger work, dealing with correspondence, email and phone enquiries, filing, maintaining a booking schedule and helping with venue

up-keep, tracking grant applications and reporting require-ments, managing timesheets and wages, and carrying out

financial and banking tasks.

This is a part-time position, approximately 18 hours per week.

Please forward a cover letter and short-form CV by 27th May to:

Te Mauri Tau, PO Box 15, Raglan 3265or

mauritau@infogen.net.nzenquiries to: 825 7111

Check out the raglan.net ‘Events’ and ‘Things to See and Do’ pages for ideas on how to fill your spare time!

16 RAGLAN Chronicle

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

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10th June 2011 RAGLAN AUCTION Licensed Auctioneer Julie Hanna

‘THIS IS YOUR ISLAND IN THE SUN’ ID#RAG20795 Prior auction offers considered.

OPEN HOMESaturday 3pm70 Opotoru Rd

AUCTION Fri 10 June - 6pm

Ray White Office, 21 Bow St, Raglanthis home features 5 double bedrooms – swimming pool, wonderful assortment of fruit trees and access to the water. if you are looking for complete privacy and a sense of living on an island you must view this property.

SWEET SERENITY - $549,000 live amongst the tui & Woodpigeon in this idyllic Whale Bay property. the rustic 2 bedroom homefeatures recycled Rimu interior , a wood burner, ocean views PluS 1950’s self-contained studio. a 1599m² (ap-prox) native bush clad section ensures privacy - peace and tranquillity are abundant. legal walking access to the indicators reserve makes this place even MORE special & nOt to be missed..ID#RAG20759 OPEN HOME

Sunday 1pm6 te tuhi Rd

A SMART START $299,000• Rich in possibilities – invitingly warm & alluring• 3 bedrooms, single garage• Wooden floors, open fire place• large covered deck for outdoor entertainment• Fully fenced 1017m² sectionID#RAG20777

OPEN HOMESunday 11am

23 government Rd

FLAX COVE - STAGE 2 - SECTIONPrice by negotiationSituated in the stunning Flax Cove subdivi-sion, nestled in Kaitoke Bay, a walk to Raglan town centre. Ideal investment, first home or retirement situation.1 section left! lot 38 – 780m²ID#RAG20692

Saturday 11am -3664 SHW 23Saturday 1pm – 460 Phillips RdSaturday 2pm - 16 Rose StreetSaturday 3pm - 70 Opotoru Rd

Sunday 11am – 31a government RdSunday 11am – 23 government RdSunday 12pm - 9 Bayview RdSunday 1pm – 6 te tuhi (Whale Bay)Sunday 1pm – 9c East Street

OPEN HOMES THIS WEEKEND

IT’S GOOD TO BE HOME!! ID#RAG20787 Prior auction offers considered.

AUCTION Fri 10 June - 6pm

Ray White Office, 21 Bow St, Raglan

OPEN HOMESaturday 1pm460 Phillips Rd

• 3 bedroom property with grey waste water system• Stunning views• 2 hay sheds, fully fenced, stock yards• Old dwelling as additional shed/sleepout• Existing water rights & no covenants!• Over 4 acres (16,217m²) in a lovely lifestyle setting.

CHARACTER COTTAGE ID#RAG20753 Prior auction offers considered.

OPEN HOMESunday 11am

31a government Rd

AUCTION Fri 10 June - 6pm

Ray White Office, 21 Bow St, Raglan• Charming character 3 bedroom cottage• Polished wooden floors, Potbelly fire • Covered in decking, Single garage• Situated on 831m², great section for children & /or pets• Walking distance to the beach, wharf and town

PICTURESQUE LIFESTYLE PROPERTY WITH INCOME POTENTIALID#RAG20792 Prior auction offers considered.

OPEN HOMESaturday 11am

3664 State Highway 23

AUCTION Fri 10 June - 6pm

Ray White Office, 21 Bow St, Raglan• Park-like grounds on 10,000m²• Quality 3brm family home + rumpus/4th brm downstairs• 2 large living areas, 2 bathrooms• Extensive outdoor living on covered decking• large paved parking area• 4 bay workshop with 3 phase power• Close to te uku School & on bus route to Hamilton

TE MATA LANDSCAPE BUSINESS Price by negotiation Seize the opportunity to develop this already growing business with excellent cash flow.

Potential to purchase land and buildings as well. Extensive chattel list. Contact the team at Ray White for further information.

ID#RAG20775

LIFESTYLE/ BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY – Price by negotiation • 8 mins from Raglan, 100m from te uku School, Store & Coffee shop. • 3 bedroom solid white brick home built to last • 9426m² of prime flat land planted out with vegetables, fruit trees and berries. • Option to purchase business with the house • + Separate Council certified commercial kitchen • Harvest the vegetables, keep chickens & sheep• live your lifestyle dreamID#RAG20797