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Raglan Real Estate Ltd Licenced (REAA 2008)

21 Bow St, Raglan Phone: 07 825 8669 Fax: 07 825 7410 Website: www.rwraglan.co.nz Email: [email protected]

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.

ID#RAG20886OPEN HOME

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.


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

OPEN HOMESunday 1pm

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

RAG#20923OPEN HOME

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.


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.


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

OPEN HOMESaturday 11am

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.


Sunday 1pm19 Manukau Road

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

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

Open Homes Saturday 2pm

- 9c East Street

Sunday 2pm - 69d Otonga Valley Rd

FINAL NOTICE



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.


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.


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

OPEN HOMESunday 1pm

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

RAG#20923OPEN HOME

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.


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.


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

OPEN HOMESaturday 11am

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.


Sunday 1pm19 Manukau Road

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

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

Open Homes Saturday 2pm

- 9c East Street

Sunday 2pm - 69d Otonga Valley Rd

FINAL NOTICE

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• Atrulyuniqueandexcitingopportunity• Hugepotentialfreeholdgoingconcern• All tenders to be at Raglan Ray White office(21BowSt.)by4pm,7thJune2013.UnlesssoldpriorbyPrivateTreaty

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Dear SirWe would like to express our

sincere thanks to all who were involved in the Pink Shirt Day organised by the Social Workers in Schools and Family Works Northern.

Whilst this event was primarily designed to deliver a strong message against bullying in schools, the Raglan Community Violence Prevention and Awareness Group wanted to support

Pink Shirt Day and help to reinforce the message that we do not want violence of any kind in our community.

Sadly rain forced the cancellation of the March by the children through town and the whole event was staged at Raglan Area School but the sea of pink in the school hall was a wonderful sight.

Many in our business community actively supported this event by decorating their shop windows and there were masses of balloons and pink bunting decorating our town - pink shirts, jumpers, ribbons and hair were also the order of the day! Thank you all for getting behind this event and visitors in town on the day all wanted to know "what goes with the pink?"

Special thanks to: Super Value for their support through the Community Cash fund which helped us to deliver over 360 sausage sizzles; Hamilton Party Hire for their donation of 200 pink balloons and the Community House team for their sausage cooking / mayonnaise spreading / tomato sauce squirting skills!

Raglan you rock!Raglan Community Violence

Prevention and Awareness Group

To the Editor,Thanks to the scumbag that took

half of my sign down at 2am this morning, from 11 Opotoru Rd you removed part of the sign from private property without my permission.

If you have the intelligence to lawfully protest or make a point please contact the Developer www.harrisongrieson.com and not invade a person’s private property and wilfully damage it.

Bob MacLeod, Raglan

To the Editor, I know you are going to find this

incredibly hard to believe, as I too am struggling to comes to terms with it.

It has happened again! Our little yellow clinker look dinghy has broken it’s moorings in Puriri Bay and has gone absent without leave.

It has been there for a decade, and this is the 3rd occasion it has done a runner, only to be found and returned by the good people of Raglan.

It is probably the most photographed and painted dinghy in Raglan.

My heart is heavy.Should anyone discover, or know

the whereabouts of it that would bring great big globby bits of happiness to a lot of people.

The bay looks empty without it. Hopefully YoursSteve Thackray, Raglan07 824 8228

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Liz Stanway from Xtreme Waste with the compost made from food scraps

Xtreme Waste hopes to roll out its latest service – collecting food scraps – to the whole town early next year now that a successful trial covering 100-odd Raglan West households is complete.

And it wants to make the service “as affordable as possible to the householders”, says project manager Liz Stanway who is delighted with the outcome of the seven-month trial, which began last July in the wake of a feasibility study.

But to take the third step and implement the service town-wide Xtreme Waste aims to first secure more funding from the Ministry for the Environment’s Waste Minimisation Fund (WMF), making the rollout a partnership between Xtreme Waste, WMF and the Waikato District Council, says Liz.

“It has to be practical and affordable, and be seen to have a future, for the funds to be available” she explains. “But we should be in with a good chance (for funding) now we’re up to that third stage and the trials were successful.”

Meantime Xtreme Waste is working hard on the figures and options for a town-wide service and has committed to keeping the free collection of food scraps going in the four Raglan West streets following good feedback from householders there.

Residents of Nihinihi, Taipari, Uenuku and Pokohui Avenue leave lockable bins full of bagged food scraps at the kerb each week alongside their rubbish bags and green recycling containers.

They also have a smaller kitchen bin or caddy lined with a biodegradable cornstarch bag, proven oversees to store waste without becoming smelly.

Those using this system are “absolutely amazed” how the bags really do stop any smell, says Liz.

The system’s so user-friendly that Xtreme Waste is now confident the whole town can be included in the project, “if we get funding”.

Nationally there’s been a lot of interest in Raglan’s trial as an example of a small town dealing with its waste issues locally”, says Liz, “because there’s a big push nationally to get food waste out of landfills.”

On average it accounts for 45 percent of the waste across the nation. When food is put in the landfilI it makes methane which Liz describes as “the worst greenhouse gas, worse than carbon dioxide”.

However Raglan’s feasibility study showed a lower average of 37 percent food waste going to the landfill, reflecting greater local environmental consciousness.

Liz says another great success of the trial collection has been Xtreme

Waste’s ability to learn and practice how to make great compost. The trial was also helpful in indicating the volume of food scraps Xtreme Waste can expect from across town each week. “We have to be able to handle it (truck-wise), Liz pointed out, “and we have to have enough green waste to mix with compost.”

‘We’re very happy with the results” says Liz “Our locally made product meets national compost standards. We’ve seived and bagged it and made it available, as part of the trial project, from Raglan’s recycle centre in Te Hutewai Road."

Sales of the compost will help keep initiatives such as future food waste collections going.

Edith Symes

Xtreme Waste eyes Raglan-wide rollout of food scraps initiative

The Te Uku windfarm, a project conceived by a Waikato community-owned lines company, looks set to be partly foreign-owned by the end of year following the Government’s confirmation in the Budget that Meridian Energy is the next state-owned enterprise to go on the block.

The multimillion-dollar windfarm project, designed and largely nursed through resource consent by Wel Energy Trust-owned Wel Networks, developed first into a joint venture with – and then before the first turbine turned had become fully owned by – Christchurch-based Meridian.

As expected the Government revealed in last week’s Budget that Meridian would be the next state-owned energy company to be partially privatised, with Finance Minister Bill English describing the move as “a natural follow-on” from the recent Mighty River Power float.

And as happened with Mighty River Power, 49 percent of Meridian will be offered to New Zealand and overseas investors.

But while opposition parties are predicting power prices will rise as Meridian shares are snapped up by “foreigners and the wealthy” – and Labour and the Greens have already promised sweeping changes to the structure of the country’s electricity industry if they take power together at the next election – no-one locally can argue the Meridian sell-off or yet another

change in the ownership of the Te Uku windfarm comes as any surprise.

At the opening of the $200 million venture high on the Whauraroa Plateau in February of last year, Prime Minister John Key told reporters he made no apology for seeing the windfarm as potentially an asset for sale under National’s stated policy of looking to privatise up to 49 percent of New Zealand’s largest electricity generators.

Meanwhile a post-Budget announcement about breakfast in schools is likely to have a more immediate and direct effect locally. As a decile 4 school, Raglan Area School would benefit by the Government’s expected extension to five mornings of a current two-mornings-a-week breakfast scheme spearheaded by Fonterra and Sanitarium.

Raglan is one of nearly 600 decile 1-4 schools around the country which regularly serve up cereals to their students, in the area school’s case from its food technology room.

Another recent Government move, this time a legislative one, won’t be so favourably received

locally. Parliament pushed through under urgency last weekend a bill which cracks down on protests against offshore oil exploration.

Raglan activists have been in the thick of protests against oil exploration and seabed mining in recent years, but now face a law under which they can be jailed for up to 12 months or fined up to $50,000 if they are found to have crossed the line. Protest groups can potentially be fined up to $100,000.

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Museum to show ‘Aotearoa Liberators’ poster exhibitionA poster exhibition which includes work by three longtime local artists – Xavier Meade, Jenny Rhodes and the late Katerina Mataira – will open next month in the atrium of Raglan Museum.

And Xavier, a Wintec eco-design and visual arts lecturer who inspired the project in 2007, says “it is good to bring it home”.

Entitled ‘Aotearoa Liberators’, the collection of 12 posters in all – to be exhibited on each side of moveable wall panels – has been shown only briefly in Raglan before, he says, during a festival at the kokiri centre a few years ago.

But the collection has travelled over the years to several places including Cuba where the posters were screenprinted by hand, Mexico from where Xavier originates and Spain’s Museum of Illustration in Valencia.

In New Zealand the posters have been exhibited in Christchurch, at Waikato Museum, on Waiheke Island and at the Parihaka International Peace Festival on the Taranaki coast.

Now they’re here to stay as they’ll remain in the Raglan Museum’s safekeeping once the month-long exhibition ends.

Each of the posters has an accompanying story to tell, Xavier explains.

One of his own works, Tane Mahuta, tells the story of the creator in Maori history, while Jenny Rhodes – who was close to Raglan’s Eva Rickard – tells of the late Maori activist’s fight to have the land which was confiscated by the Government for an aerodrome during World War Two returned to her people.

Some of that land was finally returned in 1984, six years after Eva’s arrest; the remainder is still an airstrip.

And Katerina Matira’s work of renowned artist, the late Ralph Hotere, tells of his protest paintings and of his rejection of all violence against humanity and the environment.

The collection, sponsored by Wintec, was a direct response to Xavier’s invitation to artists in Aotearoa to design a poster and write a text about a liberator or activist in the country whose work resonated personally with them.

Every contributing artist received one of the 50 sets of posters printed in Cuba while other sets were sold to the Graphic Arts Institute of Oaxaca in Mexico, Waikato Museum, Waikato

University, the National Library in Wellington and Te Wananga o Aotearoa in Te Awamutu.

Other artists to contribute works were Josh Watene, Dion Hitchens, James Orsmby, Tessa Laird, Simon Cuming, Leafa Wilson, Warren Olds and Nicola Farquhar.

Raglan & District Museum Society president Pat Day told the Chronicle the exhibition had a lot to do with Raglan and, though it was not an art museum, he believes it was “appropriate” to now exhibit the collection here.

See Aotearoa Liberators at Raglan Museum, June 1 -30.

Many mum's join Raglan Gym and then struggle to find child-care for their children.

So to help all the mum's workout Raglan Gym is starting a childcare facilities called “Kids Club” from the 14th of June onwards. Kids Club is going to be run in the food bank two buildings up from the gym and will have 5 spaces available each session.

The hours will be: Monday's and Friday's 9am - 10am. Raglan Gym also has some winter 'block spin classes' starting on the 5th June with Gareth Jones. He will be running a Wednesday and a Friday 9am spin class.

What is “spin classes?" ...….it is the indoor

New childcare & new spin classescycling workout where you ride to the rhythm of powerful music. Take on the terrain with your group, and inspiring coach who leads the pack through hills, flats, mountain peaks, time trials, and interval training. Discover your athlete within – sweat and burn to reach your endorphin high. Burn up to 600 calories per class!

Only 9 spaces available, so ring the gym if you are keen to book a space.

You can call Raglan gym for more info on any of the above on 07 825 0079 or 027 294 694. Raglan Gym Team

Brunet into top threeIt's the talk of the town that our Aaron Brunet has made it into the final three on Masterchef New Zealand. And now the question is, can he go all the way.

In Sundays show, the Top Four contestants faced the ultimate invention test – cooking whatever they liked, with whatever ingredients they liked.

Performing for not only for the MasterChef judges, they also faced a very hard taskmaster: guest judge Ben Bayly, executive chef of award-winning Auckland restaurant The Grove.

Aaron embraced the challenge and took a risk by combining liver and lamb which the judges commented they had never seen before. "The judges certainly seem a bit mystified by the idea of lamb and liver together and the also by the pear and cheese puree. It's an invention test so I'm inventing left, right and centre and I just hope it works out" said Aaron.

The judges were indeed mystified "It's either

Aaron Brunet

going to be awesome or it might crash and burn" said Ben... he can certainly talk the talk but we'll see if he can walk the walk".

When Aaron presented his unusual dish to the judges they were initially critical of his presentation "it's a strange dish" they said, "it's way out there" After he walked away to allow them to sample his dish Aaron commented " I'm just hoping that once they start tasting the frowns turn to smiles. It's definitely nerve raking but sometimes you have to take a risk to get a payoff."

Ben summed it up .."Theres something in my logical brain that disagrees with the dish but there's something in my subconscious brain that really agrees. It reminds me of something my grandmother

would cook. I think it tastes yummy" said Ben

It was good news for Aaron. The judges all agreed that Aarons dish was "the most thought provoking dish they had tasted" on Masterchef. They praised him for pushing the boundaries. "you were so inventive it took a while to put that in words" said Josh.

Vanessa Baxter became the thirteenth contestant from the Top 16 to leave MasterChef New Zealand which leaves Aaron, Paula and Kelly to battle it out in the kitchen.

Don't miss the next episode Sunday at 7.30pm on TV ONE to see if Aaron makes it in to the grand final.

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A well known local family the Valentes have taken over the iconic Raglan café Vinnies.

"We have a lot of vision and exciting plans ” says Sandy Valente who, though she’s been a regional relief St John Ambulance officer most recently, worked in hospitality years ago. Reggie Valente nicknamed Hobbit since he was 17, and better known around town for his ‘Hobbit Decorating’ service – is a dab hand at making the breads and pizzas for which Vinnies is renowned. Reggie and Sandy are not giving too much away at this stage but say "there'll be more surprises to come."

Meantime former owner Vito Cardo reckons he’s “had a good run” with the café he took over six years ago from Tony Bruce, who ran the business only briefly after buying it from renowned Whale Bay restaurateur Colin Chung. Colin remains busy with his own catering and consulting business here and in the Pacific Islands.

For the affable, surf-loving Vito – who was a lawyer in the States before bringing his young family to Raglan – it’s now time to do something different, and he’s confident he’s sold to “the right people”.

Vito himself was feeling particularly liberated last week when the Chronicle phoned because the orcas had just been in the harbour – and for once he was free to go see them.

New owners for iconic restaurant

Stitch Ministry brings creative threads togetherGetting together religiously every month has proved inspirational for a “ministry” of Raglan women who take the age-old tradition of home handicrafts seriously – even if they do stop for the odd coffee and a chat along the way.

They believe creativity is to be celebrated so take along whatever they need – from sewing machines and weaving looms to crochet hooks and knitting needles – and with a bit of help and encouragement from one another complete projects which otherwise could well get left unfinished in their busy lives.

“It’s amazing how much you learn (together),” says group member Vicky Beeby, who’s wanting to encourage others to come along to the Union Church hall in Stewart Street and take part in what’s become an easy exchange of ideas and inspiration.

There’s still room on the tables for a few more

sewing machines, she adds.Stitch Ministry Raglan, as the group’s called,

turn out quilts and cushions, dress-ups for the kids and plenty more. “It’s varied what people make,” says Vicky.

But most of it uses recycled materials and sustainable practices – it’s more about using what’s at hand rather than taking a trip to Spotlight in Hamilton, explains Vicky. Some basics though, like buttons and bric-a-brac, are available at the church hall.

The group grew out of the successful SEW-vember months of the past two years, says Vicky, when everybody involved just wanted to do more creative handicrafts.

It’s also an “outreach”, Vicky points out, so if there’s ever a need for the likes of baby blankets or mastectomy recovery pillows Stitch Ministry’s sure to rise to the occasion.

Stitch Ministry meets the last Thursday of every month, 7-10pm.

Animal Health ColumnFor Raglan People + their Pets

Winter warmers special. 10% off cat and dog

bedding and clothing for all of June.

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The Stray Animal and Wildlife Fund charity has close to 3 decades of what could be described as a “colourful” history in the Raglan community.

It was started, way back when, by Betty Hart- a founding member of the Cats Protection League (CPL) in the North Island who was based in Hamilton, and Bunch Hill- who managed the Raglan branch of the CPL. They were joined by Donna Rickard- she and Bunch managed the Raglan sector out of their own homes with cat cages filling sunrooms and deck areas. Stray cats were trapped and either rehomed or euthanised. This was funded by the CPL and fundraising initiatives. Older locals may remember Bunch’s smiling face at her car boot sales outside the butcher shop on weekends.

After a battle with cancer, Betty passed away, leaving Donna and Bunch to manage the Raglan branch of CPL. In 1990, Donna joined the team at Raglan Vet Clinic, working for Ross Loveridge. Out of good will, Ross allowed Donna to use the clinic premises to treat stray animals. Ross understood that as an animal welfare-focused business and part of a small community, the clinic had a certain amount of responsibility to prevent suffering in stray animals and wildlife.

A few years later Shane Massey joined the team and he took on the veterinary treatment of the stray animals and wildlife, often taking hawks home and caring for them. Bunch gradually stepped back from the CPL and later moved away, leaving Donna and Shane to care for the waifs and strays. At this point the organization was renamed the “Stray Cat Fund” and the CPL parted company. As years went by, the Raglan Vet Clinic and the Stray Cat Fund became synonymous. The Stray Cat Fund

has carried on in this way ever since, and when Anexa took over in 2007, they supported it to continue operating.

Moana Robb joined the team in 2009, and the Stray Cat Fund took on a new lease of life. It was renamed “The Stray Animal and Wildlife Fund” as Moana’s special interest in wildlife has seen an increase of wildlife diagnosed and treated in the clinic, aided by association with Massey University’s wildlife ward, DOC wildlife rehabilitation specialists and specialist vets who provide a wealth of knowledge. Her creation of our “Anexa Animal Health Raglan” facebook page has enabled the community to feel more involved with our daily activities, animals available for adoption, lost and found animals, and care of interesting wildlife patients. A change of our desexing policy has seen a reduction of stray cats over a 2year period and targeted trapping has reduced isolated populations of feral cats.

The ongoing support the Stray Animal and Wildlife Fund receives from the Raglan community is heartwarming, and we would like to thank everyone who has been involved over the years. We live in a uniquely stunning yet isolated area, and as locals we all have a responsibility to care for our environment and the animals we share it with. Lets work together to keep Raglan beautiful!

It’s a wild life

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Meet the muso: A series of Q & A’s with our local musicians

This week the Chronicle caught up with .......

Image thanks to Tracie Heasman.

How would you describe the music you play?

Versatile; reggae, funk, jazz, caberet and country.

What bands have you been a member of over the years?

Urban Creed, Pure, Cornerstone Roots, Ronnie Taylor Blues band, NRG-Rising, Billy TK senior and junior, Superbad and also many more including the Smokehouse band that gig weekends at the wharf.

Do you come from a musical family?

Yes. My dad plays saxophone and clarenet. My brother saxophone and percusssion. My cousins and uncle all play.

What instrument did you first play and when?

Guitar and drums at age 12.

What in your memory is your best gig ever?

So many... playing support for Toots and the Maytals and Burning spear, Byron Bay Blues festival, NagoiaWorls Expo in Japan and Soundsplash.

What would you save in a fire?

I would save my son first and foremost.

Are you a dog or a cat person?

I love dogs but too much cost and maintenance these days.

Best piece of advice ever given?

Breathe and relax. Play straight to have a good performance.

Do you have recurring dreams? If so what about?

Yeah, winning lotto.

What four people dead or alive would you have to dinner?

My late mother and brother so they can tell what it is like in the next world.

Your ideal era?

India in the 60’s (who wouldn’t want to run around in a beautiful sari, throw colourful paint at everyone during Holi festival and get to paint elephants from head to toe?).

If money were no object what frivilous non essential item would you buy for yourself

I'd buy the North Island because I think it's essential and I'd send the National and Labour parties to China - their new treaty partners.

If you could live any time in history when would it be?

I think 60s and 70s were the days for music and life in general, way less politically corrupt, more jobs, cost of living was cheaper and musicians got paid.

In another life what career would you have?

A Customs Officer or Immigration.

Where can we hear you play?

At a gig...! The Wharf, the Hamilton Casino, various other venues...

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RAGLAN JUNIOR RUGBY 18.05.13

6th Green Drew 55 - 55 Seth Hill & Riley Hartgill

7th Green Drew 60-60 Zoe Oliver Dowling

7th Black Lost 50 - 60 Max Brighouse & Iyla Scott

8th Green Won 45 - 15 Cory Hartgill & Lucca Page

8th Black Lost 50 - 60 Sam Loten & George Loten

9th Won 65 - 10 Jack O'neill & Maru Maniapoto-Whitiora

10th Won 40-25 Luke Lempriere

11th Lost 5 - 25 Jakob Hesketh-Dowd & Coby Rooks

12h Won 24 - 0 Cory Gabolinsky & Sea Riley

GRADE RESULT PLAYERS OF THE DAY

RAGLAN JUNIOR SOCCER 18.05.13

7th Stingrays Win 1 - 0 Nellie May - Shae

7th Penguins Loss 2 - 3 Jahmin Thompson

8th Dolphins Loss 1 - 8 Sienna Harding

8th Rockfish Loss 0 - 6 Kaya Lawrence

8th Anemones Win 8 - 1 Corel Fletcher

9th Orcas Win 2 - 1 Jacob Kenyon & Kugha Hutt

9th Sharks Win 7 - 1 Zara Sharples1

11th Piranha’s Loss 1 - 4 Noah McKenzie Open-

Bull Sharks Win 6 - 1 Harry Crake

GRADE RESULT PLAYERS OF THE DAY

Meridian supports Raglan backyard bountyRaglan residents will soon have access to a library of tools for community planting projects, assisted by a grant of $1500 from Meridian Energy.

“Raglan is geographically isolated, and this pushes up the cost of fresh produce” says Michele Frank, Chair of the Whaingaroa Environment Centre. “By planting fruit and vegetables locally in backyards and community spaces we can offer an affordable source of food, helping to improve the wellbeing of our community. We’re grateful for Meridian’s support for the tool library, and we’re really looking forward to planting more local produce” says Michele.

Learning to swim will be much easier in the cooler months, with a grant of $7,000 from Meridian to purchase a cover for the Raglan Area School Pool. “Currently the pool is unusable for most of the year, and our children are missing out on vital water safety training” says Melanie Brydon, Chair of the Raglan Swimming Club. “Raglan kids love the water, so it’s important we give them the best opportunity to improve their swimming skills in a safe environment. Thanks to Meridian we can now purchase a pool cover will keep the water warm, allowing us to extend the swimming season” says Melanie

Over $17,000 has been granted in the latest allocation from Meridian Energy’s Te Uku Community Fund. “We

c o n t i n u e to see a good range of high

quality of applications to the Fund” says Hamish Scott, Te Uku Site Manager and Chair of Meridian’s Te Uku Community Fund. “It’s great to see the number of projects making a real difference to the communities of Te Uku, Raglan, Waitetuna and Te Mata. Meridian is proud to support these sorts of initiatives” says Hamish.

$120,000 has been made available to local community initiatives over the next three years through the Te Uku Community Fund. Funding allocations are managed by a panel of community representatives and Meridian staff. In the past Meridian’s Community Funds have supported a diverse range of projects including environmental conservation, volunteer emergency services, schools, education programs, and heritage restoration.

Projects supported in this round of Meridian’s Te Uku Community Fund include:

Raglan Community Patrol Charitable Trust- $1000. Whaingaroa Environmental Centre - $1500*. Raglan Community Arts Council -$1000. Raglan Community Violence Prevention and Awareness Group - $2023. Whaingaroa Toy Library - $1000*. Surfside Mainly Music (Te Uku) - $290. Raglan Swimming Club - $7000*. Raglan Community Arts Council - $800*. Raglan Community House - $1000. Te Mata School- $2000*

To find out more about Meridian’s award winning Community Funds, including how and when to apply, visit meridian.co.nz/communityfunds

*conditional on meeting funding requirements

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FREE BUDGET ASSISTANCE @ Raglan Community HouseFREE CV WRITING ASSISTANCE @ Raglan Community House. Appointments required. 8258142.SUNDAY 19TH MAY @ Town Hall Supper Room. 7-9pm. U n d e r s t a n d i n g Depression seminar with Dr Andrew Darby. All welcome. No charge/koha. RAGLAN CREATIVE MARKET THIS SUNDAY 10am – 2pm at the Old School Arts Centre. Web raglanmarket.comMOTHER’S DAY SPECIAL @ Surfside Church, Sunday 10am at Area School Hall. Everyone Welcome.MAINLY MUSIC Mondays & W e d n e s d a y s 9.30am@ Te Uku Church.MON @ THE RAGLAN CLUB. 500 cards, 1pm. TUES @ RAGLAN CLUB -- Texas Hold’em 6.30pm. WED @ Raglan Club, Fun Quiz 6:45pm.WEDNESDAYS @ BLACKSAND CAFÉ. Knitting Circle from 9.30am. All welcome. Beginners welcome.W O R D C A F E RAGLAN. 10-11 MAY. Readers & Writers Festival. Authors, workshops & storytelling magic. For programme details: www. wordcaferaglan. co.nz

R A G L A N RAMBLERS WED 15 MAY: 9am from Wainui Rd car park next to the fire station Taitua Arboretum – trees from all over the world, a 4km walk and a view over Dinsdale from Till’s Lookout. Bring lunch.PINK SHIRT DAY RAGLAN, Friday 17th May. National & international event to raise awareness about the power to prevent bullying. More infor in upcoming Chronicles.THURS 23rd May @ RAGLAN CLUB Inc. from 7.00pm. Charles Mitchell, fresh water biologist and consultant, owns NZ only sustainable eel, whitebait and mullet farm on our harbors upper reaches. Speaking of his life and the future of Ranching of our seas. Everybody is most welcome to attend.RAGLAN LIGHT EXERCISE GROUP. Light exercise sessions: Mondays & Thursdays 10am. St. Peter’s Church Hall, Bow St. All welcome.END OF SEASON PONY CLUB Competition starts at 9.30am so come and watch our members riding and join us for our shared lunch prior to the AGM.THURS MAY 9TH @ OLD SCHOOL ARTS CENTRE: the path to happiness from a yoga perspective. World renowned teacher Prem Prayojan visits Raglan for the first time. 6.30pm free vegetarian meal. 7pm – presentations & discussions. All welcome. Free entry. Contact 022 609 0052 for more info.

This Sunday 10.0amRaglan

Community Church

7 Taipari Ave Raglan West

Contact 078257305

FRI 10 MAY @ YOT Club, DJ B.REX, Funky Tunes, Free Entry.

MUSIC AT THE OLD SCHOOL Fri 10th May 7pm. Bernie Griffen, Kirsten Warner, Chris Thompson - $15.

SAT 11 MAY @ YOT Club, SASSY TOUR 81 : THE U N D E R L O V E , Soul For The Dancefloor , Killer Vocals and Thick Beat Synths, $10, Free Frangelico Cocktail for the First 50 in the door.

I Love Ugly Parka CoatsJonty & Zespy Mens Pants, BLAK LOVE women’s

pieces flying out !Huge BRIXTON beanie & cap range instore 2 !!

FlowersLilypot FloristREMEMBER

MOTHERS DAY this SUNDAY MAY 12th place orders for NZ, & OVERSEAS by

Friday noon.07 825 6847

www.lilypotflorist.co.nz

For Sale

*FRUIT TREES* FOR SALE

Apples, pears, peaches, nectarines,

plums, apricots, quince, nashi &

chestnuts.We will be at the

Creative Market on 9th June & 14th July,

or phone Luca on 825 0096 for a list of varieties or preorders

delivered to you.

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

Flatmate WantedWORKING SOLO MUM has room for rent in Lorenzen Bay Road. Big sunny house, own access, garage and yard. All inclusive $200.00 pw. Phone/text 022 073 8636 for more info.

Wanted to LetP R O F E S S I O N A L WORKING DAD with daughter looking for a 3-4 bedroom house. Ph 8250094 (after 7pm), 02102639622 or email [email protected]

Services OfferedC H I L D C A R E S E R V I C E S AVAILABLE, $4.50/hour, Call Mita 825 7179 or 021 10 677 03.

To Let2 BED UNIT, heat pump, close to town, long term, $230 pw, ph 021966156.FULLY FURN. COTTAGE Upper Wainui Rd, suit single/couple prof. or artist. No animals. Avail. from June. $250pw. Ref. Ph 8257180SHORT TERM RENTAL available July – Oct gorgeous fully furnished 3bdrm home, central location, no pets, suit prof. couple, 021 563 364, $370 pw. 3-BEDROOM HOME Te Mata no pets $320pw 0274 585 652.C H E A P ACCOMMODATION , fully furnished caravan or flat, Indicators ph 825 7425.HOUSE, FULLY FURNISHED, 2bdrm+ sunroom.short or long term,close to CBD,heatpump. Refs ess.n/a,n/dogs.$330pw.ph 8258410.TWO BEDROOM BACH, $240 p/w contact Kim, 021 563 364.S/C FURNISHED STUDIO flat 5 mins walk to town $140 p/w inc broadband.Contact 0212091800. SMALL COSY WATERFRONT cottage on Cliff St with nice garden available now. 1 bdrm. Suit single or couple $170/wk. 3 mins walk to shops. Phone Mel 021 760 468.

Garage SaleGARAGE SALE at 5 Uenuku Ave, Sat 12th May, 8am-12pm. All sorts for sale!GARAGE SALE - GOING OVERSEAS, 17 Lily St, 11 May, 10am.

Death NoticesBILL EDWARDS – Bill the highlands won, you were an awesome neighbor. I will miss our long talks, you will live in our hearts forever. Francesca, Ashley, Cruz & Billy.

BILL EDWARDS – sorry to hear old Bill passwed away. No more stories or cups of tea. Rest in peace Bill. Keven.

Public NoticesRAGLAN BADMINTON CLUB Starts Thursday 9th May Raglan Area School Hall contact Celia Risbridger 825 8808 or 021 163 6974 (after 1st May).WE ARE HAVING a planting session on Sunday 26 May 10am to noon at the South end of Ruapuke Beach around the new picnic area. Please bring a spade or any other tools you use for planting. For further information please ring Jenny Carter 8257510 or Angela Broring 8582201.TE UKU & DISTRICT MEMORIAL HALL Committee Inc. AGM, Te Uku Hall, Tuesday 21 May 2013, 7.30pm, All Welcome, Enquiries to the Secretary: Pauline Walters, Phone 825 5101.TE UKU PONY CLUB AGM, Okete Pony Club Grounds. Date: Sunday 12 May, 11.30am.WAHT AGM: Whaingaroa Affordable Housing Trust is holding its Annual General Meeting, this Friday, 10th May at 2.00 p.m., a the Whaingaroa Environment Centre, next to the Town Hall. A very successful year, but lots more to do. Come and find out more, and have your say.

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ISRAEL FOCUSCelebrating 65 years rebirth as

a nation. Soup & buns, on Sunday 12th May, 6pm at

Raglan Community Church

7 Taipari Ave. All welcome.Ken Brown, Ph 825 8028

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HIT Raglan Violence

Prevention and Awareness

Public Notices Public Notices

Courses, classes & workshopsZUMBA! @ TE UKU HALL Monday 9.30am, Wednesday 6.30pm - ring/txt Sarah T for more info 825 5844 or 0272106784.PILATES @ RAGLAN BOWLING CLUB - Monday 9:15am and Tuesday 6pm. Bookings essential. Whaingaroa Physiotherapy 8250123.VIOLIN LESSONS, all ages welcome. Reasonable rates, instruments available. Ph Justine 825 7519 or 021 252 2224.

MATARIKI MAGIC Youth Clay Classes, starting 14th May, Tuesday, 5-6.30pm, 10-16yrs. To book contact Old School 825 0023.C R E A T I V E EMBRACE - ART CLASSES for Parents. Unleash your creative potential and inspire your child. Mondays 10-11.30am 6 wks Raglan Old School Arts Centre. Contact Natasha Rao 825 0946 / 0277 584381.

For SaleCRYSTALS, NEW TUMBLED stones inc. Dragon stone, turquoise, lemon quartz, yellow opal...amethyst clusters, agate bookends, pendulums, crystal pendants & bracelets, citrine and quartz points...Right Up My Alley, Volcom Lane. www.ruma.co.nzSPA BATH complete, 135 ltr hot water cylinder. Kent fire & flu, ph 825 7267.WASHING MACHINE NEW, $250. Lawn Mower - $70. Excellent condition 027 337 4473.GOATS FOR SALE, milking breed x3 Call Danny 022 381 1831.

For SaleLAMBS X 2, 4 months, black and white. $60 each Ph 8258425 LARGE FRIDGE-FREEZER, $100, ph 825 8684.

Temporary Road ClosureBow StreetNotice is hereby given that the Waikato District Council, for the purpose of Family Works Pink Shirt Day March against bullying, will close the Road to ordinary vehicular traffic on the date and between the hours listed below. Alternative routes will be identified and forwarded to Emergency Services.

Road: Bow StreetDate: 17 May 2013Time: 12.00pm – 1.00pm

This notice is given pursuant to the Tenth Schedule of the Local Government Act 1974.

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0800 492 452www.waikatodistrict.govt.nz

Raglan Golf ClubSection 64(3)

Sale of Liquor Act1989

Raglan Golf Club Inc has made application to the District Licensing Agency at Ngaruawahia for the grant (or renew-al) of an on-licence, in respect of the premises situated at Te Hutewai Road, Raglan, and known as Raglan Golf Club.The general nature of the business conducted (or to be conducted) under the licence is Sports Clubroom.The days on which and the hours during which liquor is (or intended to be) sold under the licence are seven days 11.30am to 11.30pm.The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the office of the Waikato District Council Licensing Agency, 15 Galileo Street, Ngaruawahia.Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to ob-ject to the grant of the application may, not later than 10 work-ing days after the date of the first publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Agency at Waikato District Council, Private Bag 544, Ngaruawahia 3742.This is the first publication of this notice.

NOTICE OF Annual General Meeting

The Annual General Meeting of Raglan Community House will be

held on Tuesday 4th June 2013 at 7pm at

45 Bow Street, Raglan

Business of the Meeting: • The Constitution of Raglan Community

House has been revised and will be put to the meeting for approval. Copies of the proposed new Constitution are available from the Community House, available by email request or can be reviewed on our webpage www.rch.org.nz

• Elections for the Committee. Nominations close at 4pm on Friday 31st May 2013. Nomination forms available from Raglan Community House.

• Annual Reports will be tabled at the meeting Any enquiries phone 825-8145

R A G L A N H O R T I C U L T U R A L SOCIETY. Our next meeting will be on 21st of May at 1pm in the Union Church Hall. The speaker will be the talented photographer Trevor Penfold. Interest Table: Old books. Floral Arrangement: An arrangement in a large glass container. The subs are now due[$10] Last month we had a record number of entries in the competitions so keep up the good work and bring along your entries for the competitions.We are always very pleased to welcome new members to our society.

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Saturday 12pm – 17 Taipari Ave

Saturday 1pm – 57 Hills Rd

Saturday 2pm – 21 Government Rd

Saturday 3pm– 19 Tutchen Ave

Saturday 3pm – 14 Kaitoke St

Sunday 12pm – 57 Government Rd Sunday 12pm – 48 Pond Rd Sunday 1pm – 57 Hills Rd Sunday 1pm – 15 long StSunday 2pm - 1 Lily StSunday 2pm – 21 Bayview Rd

OPEN HOMES this weekend 11th & 12th May


AUCTION - Friday 17th May 2013 - 6pm Ray White Office, 21 Bow St, Raglan

OPEN HOMESaturday 11am257a Wainui Rd

FABULOUS FAMILY LIVING• Upstairs: 3 double bedrooms, large open plan living flowing to large deck with panoramic views of the Bar, harbour and Mt Karioi• Downstairs: ideal for teenagers, extended family or work from home situation• 3 car garaging, workshop and 2 loft rooms above the garage• Stand alone shed• Situated on 6385m2 (1.6 acres)• So close to town you could walk• Wonderful opportunity to purchase greenbelt property with views you really must see!Prior Auction offers considered

ID#RAG21460

A SHORT STROLL TO THE BAY $368,000• Sunny North facing position• 3 bedrooms• Water views from large balcony• Easy care section• Single garage with internal access• Close to water access.

• ½ int in 1214m²

ID#RAG20710

VENDOR REQUIRES URGENT SALE!!!One of Raglan’s original baches. There is work to be done to bring this lovely character filled bach up to standard, what a great spot, the bach sits on a level corner site and is only a short walk to town, water, parks and the new wharf. Features: 2 large double bedrooms,polished timber floors and wood burner. This bach has been a great rental property for the current owner and could work well as short term holiday accommodation so you get to enjoy your weekend at the beach as well.

ID#RAG21481

RAGLAN SECTION – URGENT SALE / LOW RESERVEOne of the cheapest sections in Raglan. This 550m2 section has services to the boundary and backs on to a small bush reserve. Close to town and in a quality subdivision. Approximately 45 minutes to Hamilton, 2 hours to Auckland. A great opportunity to secure your very own piece of Raglan!

Phone the team to view anytime!

IDRAG21465

COUNTRY LIVING AT IT’S BEST $570,000 • Enjoy the best of both worlds - 20 minutes to Hamilton, 15 minutes to Raglan. Close to local school.• 3 bedroom home, rumpus/family room, spacious lounge & dining• Situated on 1.3 hectares, well planted, established orchard.• Double carport & 2 bay shed/workshop• Great stream meanders the property borders

ID#RAG21078

NO COVENANTS SECTION $120,000

Private section close to Lorenzen Bay

Situated pn 1037m2

ID#RAG21105

CLASSIC RAGLAN BEACH BACH $120,000 • 1 Bedroom 1950’s beach bach with single car garaging and new 30 year lease in place which began in 2009.

• Proudly elevated with commanding views of Raglan Bar & harbour, this home offers all the joys of beach living situated on a large 911m2 section.

• Generous off street parking, large fishing boats accommodated, all within easy access of Raglan.

• Perfect for “Living the Dream”.

ID#RAG21427

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UTTERLY AMAZING VIEWS of RAGLAN’S HARBOUR and TOWNWe have a fabulous 3 bedroom beach home situated on a flat 1108 m2 site. The views will take your breath away, offering that great ‘being at the beach’ ambience. This home is neat and pristinely presented, featuring polished timber floors and north facing decking to capture the views and sun. Raglan’s cafes are a 5 minute walk away and so is the beach for swimming and kayaking. Raglan’s world famous surf break is a 10 minute drive. Get more than you can afford with this property. Prior Auction offers considered.

ID#RAG21419

COUNTRY OASISThis country oasis is located 40 minutes to Hamilton and 15 minutes drive to Raglan beaches and world famous surf breaks. View the wonderful lily ponds as you meander down the driveway, and 4 fully fenced paddocks, to a family haven offering peace and tranquillity. The main, sophisticated home is 160 m2, positioned to capture the sun, with 3 double bedrooms, double garage and a fully self-contained apartment to the rear of the house. Both house and apartment are stylish and have instant appeal. Situated on 2.74 hectares, fully fenced, with easy access to local schools. Prior Auction offers considered.

ID#RAG21456OPEN HOMESaturday & Sunday 1pm

57 Hills Rd

OPEN HOMESunday 12pm48 Pond Rd

OPEN HOMESunday 1pm

15 Long St

AUCTION 17.05.13

AUCTION 17.05.13OPEN HOME

Saturday 2pm21 Government Rd

AUCTION 17.05.13

AUCTION 17.05.13

OPEN HOMESunday 12pm

57 Government Rd

SOLSCAPE – TENDER – 611 Wainui Rd - Open Viewing: Saturday 1-3pm. All Tenders to be at Ray White Office, Raglan by 4pm, 7th June 2013. Unless sold prior by Private Treaty

ID#RAG21475

PRICE REDUCED!

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