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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


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.


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

HUGE HOME $449,000• Large 4 bedroom home• Ensuite & walk in wardrobe• Double garage• Fantastic location, • short stroll to

town & harbour• Flat 634m2 section

ID#RAG20336

Open Home: Sunday 12pm, 16b John Street

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Dear EditorI wanted to let

you know about an amazing fund raising event that took place on Saturday in Auckland for New Zealand Breast Cancer Awareness. Local company “Raglan SUP Boarding” were involved with contributing to fund one of the

teams in the Paddle Boarding Race. Competing with everyone else was also World Champion Annabel Anderson and 2 Olympic champions, yachting gold medallist Polly Powrie and rowing gold medallist Joseph Sullivan. The event even made the One Sport TVNZ news coverage. Thank you to Raglan SUP team who won a bronze medal. If anyone would like to see photos please visit https://www.facebook.com/RaglanPaddleBoard?ref=hl and if you would like to contribute to this worthy fundraising event please visit http://www.nzbcf-fundraising-org.nz/pink_zephyr

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Dear EditorAs a member of this community,

I was extremely embarrassed to hear about the upcoming, shameful, eviction of the district nurses from the community house.

What, I wonder, is more important to the district of Raglan than the community nurse?

Who will be filling their purpose-built space for which the district health board contributed handsomely during the initial construction of the building? The DHB’s generosity seems to have been forgotten by those who now wish to squeeze the nurses out of the rooms from which they administer their care so wonderfully.

District nurses touch the lives of so many in need within our community, whether young, old, rich or poor.

They tend to the wounds of the injured, organise the infrastructure in order that disabled people may continue to live at home, care for the dying and comfort the families during their last days with their loved ones. The list could go on.

How can you, the board of the community house, justify this eviction? To what purpose will the rooms be put?

S Hannon, Raglan

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No covering over Bow Street bungleIt seems sometimes that just about everyone has a story to tell about their local council sealing a road only to have it dug up again almost before the tar’s set to lay telecommunication cables or gas pipes.

In Raglan, though, there’s just been a fresh twist to the story – a bungle which has involved not a council and another public utility but rather two contractors working for the same council. And there’s been no hiding it because it’s happened right under everyone’s noses in Raglan’s busy main street.

Last Wednesday and Thursday contractors working for Waikato District Council painstakingly remarked Bow Street – including all the broken yellow lines and every car park – as part of the council’s yearly remarking programme.

Trouble is, almost before the paint

had dried it was the turn of another set of council contractors to reseal Bow Street in a project that was well publicised because of the disruption to traffic and inconvenience to shoppers.

And it means the roadmarking contractors will have to come in after this week’s resealing job by Downer and paint all their lines afresh.

One local particularly hot under the collar about the mixup was retired upper Bow Street resident Ralph Blanchard, for many years the town’s pharmacist. He contacted community board chairman Rodger Gallagher, who in turn shot off an angry email to the council.

“It wasn’t very responsible … whoever in council organised it should be held responsible,” an exasperated Ralph told the Chronicle. “It’s such a waste of [ratepayer] money – how did it happen?”

But fortunately there was no bureaucratic bungle in this case – and there won’t be any extra bill for ratepayers in a town which frequently complains anyway of an unfair rates burden.

Council general manager roading & projects Ian Gooden told the Chronicle the remarking of Bow Street was done in error by the contractor. “Council has contacted the contractor and there will be no cost to council …” he said.

He confirmed the roadmarking would have to be redone shortly.

The council did not reveal the cost of the roadmarking contract but said Downer’s resealing of Bow Street from the Westpac bank down to the intersection with Cliff Street – outside Orca restaurant – came with a $26,400 price tag. It added the resealing of Cliff Street was costing another $14,800.

Edith Symes

‘Breathtaking’ stone sculptures will welcome Raglan campersTwo large stone sculptures by local artists will soon grace the entranceway to Kopua Domain Holiday Park, sending a “big statement” of support for public artworks in the community.

Leading sculptors Tai Meuli and Richard Page won their $18,000 commissions from the five finalists selected after Raglan Kopua Holiday Park management board recently called for expressions of interest.

So good were the final designs, says board chairman Colin Chung, that both artists rather than only one were chosen as winners and an extra $18,000 was found to fund the works.

Both pieces are unusual, he adds, and will stand a “breathtaking” three to four metres high, making a big statement at the park. The board hopes to have the sculptures installed and publicly celebrated by mid January when the town is buzzing.

The artworks are specifically for beautification of the area, Colin points out, and are representative of our bicultural community. He’d like to see the work in progress documented on film from start

to finish, honouring the artists and the significance of the project.

And he hopes to organise a couple of open days, possibly in December, where people can visit the artists’ workshops to see the sculptures taking shape.

Also involved in the selection process from the beginning was Raglan Community Arts Council and it had to make some very hard decisions, admits artist and committee member Wanda Barker.

Nine “brilliant” proposals were first selected from the 20-odd expressions of interest by professional Whaingaroa artists, she says. That figure was further whittled down to five proposals – including designs from Chris Meek, Susan Flight and Simon Te Whero – which were “exceptionally good”.

But when it came to the crunch it was up to Kopua management board to finally decide which designs best met the criteria for a large artwork on public land with its specific engineering requirements.

Board member and campground manager Rob Clark believes the sculptures will be an asset to the park and liked the

winning entries equally. “But I had to give up some wages,” he

quipped of the extra funding that had to be found.

Meantime Raglan’s $35,000 BMX track now under construction between the domain’s soccer fields and the beach – a project also financed by the holiday park management board – has seen bikers already trialling the first two jumps and the turn.

But there’s plenty more work to do, says Bike 2 Bay’s Dirk De Ruysscher who first suggested the facility be built to complement the adjoining skatepark. While the dirt’s in place and now compacted, the track still needs to be shaped and a layer of crushed lime added to keep it all in place, he says.

Raglan Earthmovers is doing the job which was held up because it’s “weather-dependant” work, adds Dirk – pointing to Matamata’s doomed BMX track a year after shoddy construction – but given good, dry weather the project could well be finished within a couple of weeks.

Edith Symes

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Public health warning: biotoxin in shellfishThe Waikato District Health Board today issued a public health warning advising the public not to collect or consume shellfish harvested from Kawhia, Aotea and Raglan Harbours.

Routine tests on shellfish samples taken from Kawhia and Raglan have shown levels of Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP) at 0.83 and 1.10 milligrams of toxin per kilogram of flesh. This is above the Ministry for Primary Industry safe limit of 0.8 milligrams per kilogram of flesh. Anyone eating these toxic shellfish is potentially at risk of illness.

Kina, mussels, toheroa, pipis, tuatua, oysters, cockles and scallops in the affected area should not be eaten.

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an area where a public health warning has been issued they should contact a doctor immediately, advise their local Health Protection Unit and keep any left over shellfish. Waikato DHB

The team at Century 21 George Boyes & Co in Raglan welcome on board another professional salesperson David Cordiner.

Many locals may well remember David as Manager of Lugton’s Real Estate branch here in Raglan some years back. He has since taken a break overseas and has been employed in sales since his return but the call of selling real estate is in his soul, especially here in Raglan, his home town of around 30 years, a place he loves.

David has been an active member of the Raglan community for over 20 as a volunteer firefighter. His other passions include enjoying a relaxed round of golf, fishing and heading off on his Honda 750 for a cruise.

With his wife Wendy they have raised 4 children

in Raglan and are now e n j o y i n g their 6 grandchildren, i n t r o d u c i n g them to the joys of “Raglan by the Sea”.

David looks forward to meeting all the new residents and business owners in Raglan plus being re-acquainted with all past clients and those who have been fortunate to call Raglan ‘home’ for many years. He is keen to provide you with his dedicated professional knowledge to help you reach your real estate goals.

Contact David at the office of Century 21 George Boyes & Co at 37 Bow Street, Raglan

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Coalition of environmental groups commence epic land and sea journeyOn 15th November 2012, a coalition of environmental groups will begin an epic sea-paddle, from Cape Taranaki to Piha. Their goal is to raise awareness of intertwined issues of seabed mining and the plight of the critically endangered Maui’s Dolphin.

In a joint initiative that will span 350km of ocean and take 14 days, Kiwis Against Seabed Mining (KASM) and Surfers for Cetaceans (S4C) members, will use a variety of self propelled vessels, including SUP’s, to make an epic land and sea journey, paying homage to the Maui dolphin, as they glide through the territory of the endangered mammal. Guest paddlers will be joining the epic journey in sections.

Aside from focused community discussions in a multitude of small towns, the groups are holding three major events (New Plymouth 16/17 Nov, Raglan 24 Nov and Piha 1 Dec), to mark milestones of the journey, and celebrate the marine environment that communities benefit so much from, and hold so dearly.

Coalition spokesperson and internationally renown Kiwi surfer, and co-founder of S4C Dave Rastavich (“Rasta”), said recently, ” People the world over come

to experience the raw, untouched waters of New Zealand, and celebrate a space not yet disturbed by industrial humanity. Yet, if widespread seabed mining reaches the coastal waters of this country, the allure of visiting a once pristine place will disappear.”

“This coast, including Taranaki’s jewels, Raglan’s points, and Auckland’s beaches, are Aotearoa’s spiritual center for surfers. All would be threatened if the sand flow is interrupted, and a coastline littered with flawless waves could be irretrievably altered. As well, seabed mining will undoubtedly threaten the future of the critically endangered Popoto/Maui’s Dolphin. On those grounds alone it should be prohibited,” says Rastavich.

Proposals to mine the West Coast Seabed are firmly opposed by a range of business groups and environmental organisations, including SEAFIC (The Seafood Industry Council), Sea Shepherd NZ, Project Jonah, Sustainable Coastlines, Mauis SOS, Greenpeace, WWF, Forest and Bird, and Surfbreak Protection Society.

Leading kiwi individuals including All Blacks star Josh Kronfeld, and ex-Waitakare Mayor Bob Harvey, have also criticised the plans in public, with Kronfeld describing them recently as “a blindside hit”.

KASM spokesperson Phil McCabe, a Raglan tourist operator, states, “Mining the west coast seabed for the purposes of exporting raw ore is an economic folly, that will degrade the Tasman ecosystem and deliver few returns to the nation. Foreign shareholders will reap the profit and we will have to deal with the impacts, which would likely include erosion and less fish in the water”.

“The Taranaki and Waikato west coasts live off revenue generated by both recreational and commercial fishing and surf tourism. Seabed mining directly threatens the revenue from both sources,” McCabe says.

As a prelude to the paddle, McCabe with his partner and their 11 year old daughter, will be walking the stretch of 150 km stretch of coastline, and engaging with the diverse communities along the way, commencing with an appointment with the Whanganui Mayor Annette Main and Council in chambers, followed by four publicly notified meetings along the route.

The exhausting itinerary will eventually include stops at every west coast community between Whanganui and Piha, with a range of public meetings and celebrations on the way.

Tim Rainger

Big turnout as Raglan community hones in on Maui’s dolphin planMore Raglan people than there are supposedly Maui’s dolphins turned out last week for the launch of a consultation process leading into a Government revamp of a threat management plan drawn up to tackle the myriad risks to the critically endangered species.

Between 60 and 70 locals crowded the town hall supper room last Thursday for a briefing by the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) and DOC on the plight of the world’s smallest dolphin – it is found only on our west coast and surviving adult numbers are now estimated at as few as 48 – and to discuss options to help save the species.

DOC and the MPI wanted input and they got it in a spirited meeting where locals questioned or gave their views on seemingly anything and everything, starting with how a Maui’s population estimated at 111 several years ago could have plunged meantime to what is regarded as the minimum viable number for the species’ survival.

But the government experts at the meeting put most of the apparent plunge down to more sophisticated survey methods and estimated the true Maui’s dolphin population decline at about 3 per cent a year.

However, as one official described it, “what happened to get us to this point is hard to put your finger on”.

Known threats to Maui’s dolphins – according to the departments – include pollution, set net fishing, boat strike, predation, disease and the fact that Maui’s dolphins breed slowly.

By far the greatest threats, the meeting heard, are fishing-related matters such as set netting and come under the ambit of the MPI. However the MPI came in for some criticism over its current set netting ban, with local recreational fishing identity Sheryl Hart telling ministry representatives

that “if set netting is still happening [where it shouldn’t] you haven’t been doing your job”.

All set netting is banned out to two nautical miles, and commercial set netting is banned between two and seven nautical miles from shore unless an observer is aboard.

There was also criticism at last week’s meeting that officials had not stuck to a claimed promise some years ago to have observers on all trawlers well before now. Speakers said this was occurring only in the Taranaki area whereas Maui’s dolphins appeared to be most populous between Manukau Harbour and Port Waikato, and on down to the coast off Raglan.

However the MPI officials at the meeting seemed unaware of the earlier undertaking and saw full observer cover as having some “very real” challenges, including the problem that smaller commercial fishing boats might have to take a crew member off if an observer was aboard.

There was concern at the meeting over apparent MPI inaction when reports of trawlers fishing illegally were phoned in, and officials agreed to find out what had been done in one particular case.

Meanwhile, in reply to suggestions that a marine reserve should be established to create a total no-take area off the west coast, DOC area manager Matt Cook pointed out that such reserves were not popular in New Zealand and would be “incredibly hard to get past a community like this [in Raglan]”. DOC had got its fingers burnt too many times and if a marine reserve was wanted “a community has to come to us”, he said.

Sheryl Hart insisted there were no reports that a Maui’s dolphin had ever been taken on a hook and bait and that the only known threat now to the dwindling species was trawling.

Other issues raised included the effect planned seabed mining might have in scaring off and upsetting Maui’s dolphins, with local activist Phil McCabe suggesting

first a five-year and then a 20-year moratorium on mining despite assurances at the meeting that mining interests adhere to a voluntary seismic code of conduct.

Tara Ross-Watt of DOC’s marine conservation team repeatedly emphasised officials’ determination to save the species and that they needed the community’s help to do so.

Concerned residents have only until November 12 to get their submissions on the threat management plan in to the MPI or DOC. To help with that, the Whaingaroa Environment Centre is running a submissions workshop in the town hall supper room from 5pm next Thursday, November 8. The workshop is running in tandem with a KASM information evening.

Thundercats are go, but with strict curbsStrict rules covering Thundercat racing and surf lifesaving carnivals – events held from time to time at Ngarunui Beach – are on the cards as the Government looks for ways to lessen human-induced threats to the Maui’s dolphin population.

Thundercats organisers could be asked to gradually build up noise levels to give dolphins time to leave the area, post observers and even fly over the area first to ensure no Maui’s dolphins are around. With surf lifesaving events observers might also be required.

Other possibly controversial options floated in the plan review are to ban any commercial tourism targeting Maui’s dolphins, to ban swimming with dolphins and to apply a 10-minute time limit on “opportunistic viewing” from recreational boats.

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Raglan’s unlikely to get its first car yard anytime soon but it now has the next best thing – a motor industry veteran who’s set up a service working through a long-established and reputable Waikato outlet to find locals the cars they want.

Main Road resident Colin Sullivan, who boasts 40 years’ experience in the industry, has begun selling cars locally for Fairview Motors.

New Fords and Mazdas “and used everything else” are now being advertised here – but even then, Colin emphasises, it’s only a sample of the stock the Waikato company will carry at any one time.

Colin says he can have any of the 250 to 300 cars from Fairview Motors’ four branches – Hamilton, Matamata, Cambridge and Te

Awamutu – readily available.

“I can establish what customers want ... and get vehicles over (the divvy) for them.”

Good, prompt service and ongoing contact is assured, he adds.

Colin first worked for Fairview Motors in the early ’70s, and this new freelance arrangement he now has with the company is his second time back working with them in four decades.

Fairview Motors is the franchise dealer for Fords and Mazdas.

Edith Symes

Vehicle buyers get local helping hand

Colin Sullivan

New bakery menu offers roasts and salad bar for summerWith the recent departure of the roast shop and a gap in the market for a salad bar in town, the Raglan Bakery has made some new additions to their hot and cold cabinets: beef, pork and lamb roasts and an accompaniment of fresh salads to match.

“As of today we’ve been trialing it for a week and it’s been going really well,” says owner, Pisey Leng.

Available all-day will be hot roast meals,

sandwiches and rolls as well as a selection of fresh salad greens and other vegetables. Two glass cabinets have been moved to the front of the shop to showcase the new items on the menu.

“The feedback from customers has been great – the rolls have been really popular,” she says.

Having been the only official bakery in Raglan for the past thirteen years or so, Pisey remembers when the shop only consisted of half the space that exists now. Watching the

shop grow over these past years she felt it was time to branch out with a new menu. Especially now with another bakery in town.

Making a few other adjustments and re-vamps leading up to summer, Pisey hopes to add more to the menu over coming months.

Open 7 days from 7am to 7pm, head down and check out the bakery’s new menu items!

Maki Nishiyama

Supermarket ups size of community grantsLocal community groups are in line to get more than they may have bargained for from Raglan’s new SuperValue supermarket.

The store kicked off with a $200 grant each month to a deserving group about town but it’s now more than doubled that amount to $500, says staff spokesman Wayne Morris.

Wayne says the move is aimed specifically at fostering a greater sense of community spirit.

Each application – which must be from trusts or groups rather than individuals, points out Wayne – will be viewed on its

own merits. Funds will be available to the lucky group the month after they’ve been applied for.

Application forms are available from both SuperValue and the Raglan Chronicle office, and need to be in by the 25th of each month. A local selection panel will decide on the successful applicant each month.

SuperValue staff are also supporting the worldwide Movember movement this month, adds Wayne, in which “those that can” will grow a mo or moustache to raise funds and awareness for men’s health. And he challenges other local businesses to do likewise.

Edith Symes

The Raglan Chamber of Commerce called an urgent meeting on Monday to discuss the impact the withdrawal of the Sunday bus service is having on the community. The aim was to establish interim and long-term measures to remedy the current situation.

The issues are that people who want to visit Hamilton on a Sunday are not able to do so unless they have private vehicle use, children at boarding schools in Hamilton cannot get back to school using public transport and visitors to Raglan cannot leave on a Sunday, often preventing them from visiting at all.

The meeting attendees were unanimous that a seven day per week service is essential for the Raglan community and business owners. In this day and age it would seem to be a pretty basic necessity, regardless of the numbers using the service. The cohesion and willingness of the community and business groups represented enabled the following resolution.

Raglan Scenic Tours have proposed a service using their 6 seater shuttle bus from Raglan to Hamilton return. The service will leave twice each Sunday at 10.00 am and 4.00 pm from Raglan iSite, going via the Library and on to Hamilton, returning from Hamilton Transport Centre at 11.15 am and 5.15 pm.

In order to provide this service, Raglan Scenic Tours need a minimum of six passengers per trip each way. With no one really knowing how viable the service will be for a private operator, some local businesses, community groups and individuals have agreed to act as guarantors and make up any shortfall if there are less that six passengers per trip.

The cost of the bus fare has been set at $10 (cash) per person. There are no concession fares for children or gold card holders.

Bookings (recommended) can be via the Raglan iSite ph: 825-0556 or after hours direct to Raglan Scenic Tours 021 0274 7014 / 021 1341 686.

It is hoped that the public Sunday bus service will be reestablished during the school holidays and Cnr Clint Baddeley has agreed to work with the current WRC review process. The outcome required is a year round, 7 day per week service, to and from Raglan.

It was great that in the space of the 2 hour meeting, the community and business representatives were able to share ideas and develop a workable solution. We encourage locals to take advantage of the opportunity to use the shuttle to ensure an ongoing service.

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A respite from strong winds and rain came at just the right time in the last few days as Raglan Bowling Club hosted two tournaments.

Last Thursday saw 15 teams, including 10 from clubs around the Waikato enjoy sunny conditions to compete in the first ‘classic’ tournament Raglan has hosted. A classic is a combination of playing in teams of fours and splitting into pairs and makes for an interesting day.

The tournament was sponsored by Anexa Animal Health, loyal sponsors of the October tournament. Just one team had six straight wins, from Frankton Junction club in Hamilton, but everyone enjoyed the day.

Then over the weekend the club held its first championship event for the season – triples. The tournament is drawn so club members don’t know who they are playing with until the day. After two days of intense competition with some close matches played the final came down to teams comprising Raewyn Falconer,

Heather Dalbeth and Richard Keremeta against Murray Ansley, Sue Russell and Ashleigh Jeffcoat. It was great to see student bowlers in both teams who more than held their end up playing some superb lead bowls.

Business House bowls is not far away now – first night is on Tuesday 13 November with play kicking off at 6 pm. If you want to enter a team please phone the bowling club Ph: 825-8442 and leave your contact details. $30 per teams of three people. Lots of fun!

Sue Russell

Community approach to reducing community violence

“We have become concerned at the anecdotal evidence that suggests that violence is increasing in our community” – with these words Chrissy Hodkinson, Raglan Community House Coordinator welcomed over 40 people to a meeting recently in the town hall supper room. Those who attended all shared a deep and energised concern about the extent to which violence has perpetrated our community.

Community Action on Community Violence, as the meeting was called, drew representatives from a wide cross-section of agencies currently working in some way with violence in the home and in the community - groups like Strengthening Families, Te Kohao Health Raglan Clinic, Surfside Church and Raglan Foodbank to name just a few.

The underpinning theme that emerged from those sharing their perspectives about the issue and their aspirations for the meeting was that actions and strategies developed had to be tuned to this community and owned by this community. Practical and sustainable approaches were seen as critical to the success of any actions developed.…

Statistics mask the reality of domestic violence in Raglan. Less than 18% of family violence is reported and research suggests this might be as low as 13%. Given this, the 108 call-outs Raglan police attended in 2011 mean that most likely 600-800 actual violent incidences took place. Sobering too is the perspective Raglan Area School Principal Malcolm Cox shared that 1/5th of students at his school experience family violence.

“Exclusion from the community and the school is not acceptable – it doesn’t bring about any change. Adults have to stop modelling and accepting violence and the community has to support and embrace these families” said Malcolm.

The main focus for the meeting was to generate discussion and identify some practical initiatives from the community that can be carried by the community. Experiences in some other New Zealand centres, like the community in Nelson called Victory, suggest that one key to

bringing about positive change is to create a place where families can be. At Victory the school is open from 7 am – 10 pm with food, services and activities for families.

Tracey Frew, from West Coast Health acknowledged that they do see people who have been affected by family violence and that alcohol often played a big part.

For one Raglan resident her reason for attending the meeting was personal. She wanted to gain a sense of empowerment to not feel scared if she phoned the police to report a situation going down. Police acknowledged this dilemma is a key reason neighbours often don’t report hearing or witnessing violence happening.

One young mum spoke directly of her experiences and the fear she held of having her children removed from her care. She wanted to become involved and help others having experienced support herself to turn her situation around into the positive space.

Waikato District Councillor Clint Baddeley spoke about the effect it had on his own children growing up when they were exposed to domestic violence in the family of some of their friends.

“Violence is in all stratas throughout our society. I hope we can find some solutions and find the way to work together building a confidence in people so that they can really take up initiatives.”

Group discussions unearthed some key factors that would make a positive difference like access to information and support, developing whole community collaborative approaches, creating realistic parenting support structures and tackling financial stressors were foremost in people’s thinking. An idea to use ‘champions’ from the community who would ‘front the message publically’ struck a chord as an effective way for the campaign to gain traction.

“We’ve got lots of people living in Whaingaroa who would make ideal champions. It’s about getting the messages out positively and for us to say as a community that we’re not prepared to accept violence in any form”, said Chrissy.

The meeting ended on a positive note with a steering group formed to carry the strategies into actions.

Sue Russell

It is a real nice time of the year for our gardens, not too hot yet, and everything has germinated and growing well. The colours are there from flowers, roses, late blossoms and the green of growing plants.

All seedlings are up. The peas, beetroot, carrots, lettuces, sweet corn and potatoes should be flying.

Planting now: beans, dwarf and climbing, pumpkins, butter nuts, squash, c u c u m b e r s , zucchinis, buttercups, watermelons and kumara plants.

F l o w e r s : geraniums, dahlias, zinnias, easy/peasy marigolds and impatiens, nemsias, salvias, petunias all for your summer show should be underway.

Your ground needs working at least fortnightly with a small fork to remove all weeds whilst small and young. Check for moisture with these drying winds - in particular pots and raised plant beds. Don’t forget to also check for slugs and snails.

Tomatoes now staked need the growing nodes nipped out from their leaf/stem branch. Mould potatoes well. Peas need staking and hedges trimming. Lawn clipping make good compost foundations now.

It is really not necessary to spray. Aphids on roses can be hosed off late in the day. If you are to spray, do it late in the afternoon when the bees are not working, and there is no drift of spray to other properties. Tomatoes and roses are susceptible to spray drift. Pick

the dead heads off flowers, roses, and sweet peas.

Sunflowers may need staking. New Moon is the 14th Nov. Seed planting is the 12 – 26th November

So now in summary, check for soil moisture, do a little weed maintenance and

loosen the soil. See that you have the last of the summer flowers and vegey seeds in, and sit back and enjoy these evenings.

WIN WIN WIN KIDS GIVEAWAY THIS MONTH: Giant Atlantic pumpkins. These pumpkins can grow to 90 to 100kg and are not suitable for eating!

The Chronicle has ten potted plants to give away. To enter the draw for these special plants simply email us by 5.00pm Monday 5th November: [email protected] - with Giant Pumpkin in the subject line. Please include your contact name and phone number in the email. The winners will be drawn next week and contacted by Chronicle.

Growing Instructions: You try to have one pumpkin per plant and prune all other flowers and pumpkins off that plant. It needs water, compost, sheep, chook, horse manure, and heaps of sunlight. Later on you can “show us your photo” of your giant pumpkin.

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TRUST WAIKATO RAGLAN SURF L I F E S A V I N G CLUB: JUNIOR SURF OPEN DAY. R e g i s t r a t i o n s Sunday 11th Nov 10am to 12pm @ Surf Club, Wainui Rd. More info contact Debbie P h i l l i p s - M o r g a n 0274942969 or Anne Snowden 021 233 7545. Runs from Nov to Feb 2013.TRUST WAIKATO RAGLAN SURF LIFESAVING CLUB are looking to fill the following executive board positions: Convenor: Planning/Admin/Finance and Convenor: Property. For info contact Andrew Withers on 027 257 7741 or (07) 824 7738, email: president@ raglansurflifesaving .org.nz

Death NoticeBOB AND THE KEREOPA WHANAU would like to sincerely thank everyone who helped during the sad passing of a loved partner and sister. To the whanau who tirelessly worked at the Marae our heartfelt thanks. A very special thank you to the Management and staff of Inland revenue, Te Rapa Branch. Our heartfelt thanks to you all for the support you gave Jose, Bob and her whanau during her illness, the gifts and koha she received was greatly appreciated she just shook her head sadly and said look at this, amazing, something we will never forget and will be eternally grateful, thank you. To our Whanau, tena koutou, tena koutou, tena koutou katoa, we will be eternally grateful. Bob and the Kereopa whanau.

Paritata B1 TrustAnnual General

Meeting of OwnersNgaruawahiaAnglican Hall

Jesmond Street10.00amSaturday,

17 November 2012AgendaWelcome/karakiaWhakamaumaharaApologiesConfirm proxiesConfirm 2011 AGMminutesAppointment of auditorChairman’s reportFinancial reportGeneral Business

Contact Secretary46 Paki StreetHuntly 3700

Ph. 027 246 2879

HOME-BASED CASH INCOME!Opportunities for

Raglan walkers to get fit and earn

extra $$$. Secure your local area

now for our busyChristmas period. Car, phone and

internet required.Ph/txt 021 122

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LOOKING FOR A BIKE FOR XMAS?Check out our local

bike shop before buying in Hamilton.If we can’t beat it,

we’ll match it. Great service

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CHARACTER CHARMER

3 bedroom character 1950’s bach with single garage. This property is elevated, North facing and situated on a flat 809m2 section. Ideal for future development.

The water, shop and town are just a short walk away. Bring the kayaks, kids and Christmas could be yours at the beach.

ID#RAG21211

MAKE THIS YOUR WATERFRONT RETREATA rare chance to own one of Raglan’s most unique properties for sale after 18 years. The well-established section has huge Pohutukawa trees beside the house, and native bush on .3667 ha. The buildings include a 3-bedroom rustic character home with polished timber floors. Facing north east, the house enjoys stunning views of romantic Moonlight Bay.

A basement room provides an ideal play room or storage, or set up your gym here and enjoy the water views as you treadmill. The separate self-contained unit is ideal for extra family, as an office, an artist’s studio, or possibly rental accommodation.

ID#RAG21208

A FINE STARTEREntry level opportunity!! This original 1940’s weatherboard home occupying a 423sqm free hold site with preferred northern aspect, elevated site, bathed in sunshine and views out to Mt Karioi. Character home, 2 bedrooms, spacious kitchen/dining, separate cosy lounge, and wooden floors throughout. There is a large

entertaining deck at the front, lots of off street parking and to the rear of the property is a 2 level grassed back yard. So conveniently located, sitting proudly amongst quality homes and just a short walk to the wharf, parks, beach and town.

ID#RAG21238

RUN FREE $489,000 Half way between Hamilton & Raglan this private property offers you 8000m2 lifestyle living with room for all your family and much more. A spacious 3 brm brick home, large garaging and sleep-out, small barn/tack room and other minor buildings suitable for chooks and other live-stock. Well fenced & bordered on two sides by a small stream, this country property is a must to view.

ID#RAG21278

AUCTION - Fri 9th November 2012 - 6pm Ray White Office, 21 Bow St, Raglan

SOMETHING VERY SPECIAL $599,000 This property has park like grounds of 1.5800 hectares, beautifully landscaped with fruit trees, veggie gardens and chicken pen. At the bottom of the garden is a stream with a waterfall and two swimming holes ready for the children to play this summer. 3

double bedrooms, office, open plan living with a large entertaining deck. Large double garage with loft above. This is a property that you really must view to appreciate all it has to offer.

ID#RAG21262 OPEN HOME

Sat & Sun 1pm106b Greenslade Rd

OPEN HOMESunday 1pm

126 Otonga Valley Rd

NEW LISTING

WAITETUNA

AUCTION 9.11.12

AUCTION 9.11.12

OPEN HOMESaturday 2pm

22 Government Rd

OPEN HOMESaturday 12pm

23 Opotoru Rd

DEADLINE SALE

OFFERS BY 9TH NOV

QUALITY IS THE ONLY WORD!!! $525,000 This near new home has it all. 3 double bedrooms plus office, large double garage with internal access. Some water views, stunning kitchen with scullery. Large open plan lounge flowing onto sun drenched decking. The grounds have been landscaped and manicured to an easy care tapestry to just enjoy now. Great location, walk to Cox and Lorenzen Bay. If quality is what you are after we’ve found it!!!

ID#RAG21201

SUPERB PROPERTY, SUPERB VIEWS $690,000 Down the road and into the water……

modern, north facing 4 bedroom home, 2 bathrooms with carport and separate garage.

Large rumpus room, separate dining, lounge and family room. Room for the boat on 809m2 section.

Walk to the beach, dairy, school, town. A fantastic opportunity – bring the family!

ID#RAG21255

RIGHT ON THE RURAL GREENBELT $785,000If you are looking for a rural lifestyle with the convenience of the town just a few minutes drive away this property is a must view. Lovely modern family home situated on 6385m2 (1.6 acres). 3 double bedrooms, master with new ensuite and walk-in wardrobe, the bonus of a large downstairs room that has a multitude of uses including being a 4th bedroom, teenage retreat or second living. North facing and taking in the most amazing panoramic views of Raglan’s harbour, bar and rural landscape. Outdoor fireplace and BBQ, veggie gardens already well established and an orchard of fruit trees. 3 car garaging, workshop and 2 loft rooms above the garage and standalone shed.

ID#RAG21279

OPEN HOMESunday 2pm

5a Waikowhai Rd

NEW LISTING

AUCTION - Friday 9th November - 6pm Ray White Office, 21 Bow St, Raglan

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