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I was reminded how much beauty there is to be found in our own country while driving off the beaten track recently.

Here in New Zealand and in our district, we are privileged to live surrounded by places that visitors from overseas are blown away by – which is why New Zealand is on the ‘to visit’ destination wish list for so many international tourists.

I’m often so busy trying to get to my destination that as I drive, I miss the amazing sights around me, as I’m sure is true for many Kiwis.

So my wife and I decided that while we had a few days’ holiday, with no timetable to follow, we would enjoy our travel between destinations. We made the time to pull off the road and to stop and enjoy the scenery and magic around us instead of just passing it by.

Our journeys probably took twice as long as they would have during a working week, but by slowing down we gained double the pleasure.

This got me thinking about all the wonderful things there are to do and see in our district, many of which are free to enjoy and already hugely popular with visitors, but are sometimes taken for granted by us locals.

Hamilton and Waikato Tourism recently launched the ‘Explore Your Own Backyard’ campaign which aims to encourage us all to get out and explore what the Waikato has to offer – what a good idea.

I will be getting out more and exploring my own backyard, visiting places that maybe I have not been to for a few years, or that I remember from childhood.

These are a few places and attractions close to home that I will be spending time at over the next few weeks. The stunning Bridal Veil Falls, near Raglan, the Kauri Loop walk in the Hakarimata ranges and our west coast beaches - you can’t beat them on a good day.

I will not be venturing overseas for a holiday anytime soon, as what we have to offer here in New Zealand is unparalleled.

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Team Bonding: Adventure Waikato clients enjoying some of what’s on offer

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Worsps’ nest quickly has adventure-seekers buzzingTake pristine caves and unspoilt native bush, a waterfall, swamp and an old woolshed, spread it over 100-odd acres of a sheep and beef farm across the harbour at Te Akau, add a bit of innovation and passion for outdoor education – and you have the memorable Adventure Waikato experience.

Simon and Rosie Worsp’s bold

venture on their 700-acre farm – their

home for 35 years – has evolved over

time and supports a rural livelihood in

a way they could never have imagined

when raising their three young

children back in the ‘80s.

Now whether it’s abseiling into

a cave, belaying

up the 20-metre

waterfall or racing

along high above

the treetops on a

giddying 220-metre

ORQJ� À\LQJ� IR[�– one of the

longest rides in the

country with some

“serious” structural

r e i n f o r c e m e n t s

in place – the

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youth and corporate groups, many

of whom return regularly to play and

often stay.

“We’ve had some great years,”

says a youthful-looking Simon,

who’s not far off 60 but has barely a

thought for retirement. He’s too busy

dreaming up ever-better adventures.

The catalyst for development of

the farm’s natural resources came in

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With a network of more than two

kilometres of caves underneath his

property, Simon opened it up to the

public and trained with the Mountain

Safety Council to be able to take

tours. It wasn’t long before caving

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activities with names like the Rope,

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abseiling 20 metres down into the

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dangling midway between its distant

ends, and because she was so light the

pull-back rope was just out of reach of

would-be rescuers. The language had

to be heard to be believed, reckons

Simon mischievously.

%XW� LW� ZDV� EHIRUH� WKH� ZKROH�operation was perfected to Qualmark

standards, he adds, and other trained

instructors brought on board.

Now Adventure Waikato boasts an

array of onsite activities from claybird

shooting, archery and orienteering

to swamp crossing and human dog

trials which Simon says never fail to

get a laugh from teams staying at the

woolshed and vying for the coveted

Dag Trophy.

Then there’s the popular Jurassic

Stroll. It’s a “fabulous area” of native

bush growing over an ancient collapsed

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stroll and a look inside the magical

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School party was a

recent visitor to the

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building. And twice

the national Scout

Jamboree has been

staged at the farm,

the most recent with

about 80 different

kids involved every

day for a week,

rotating activities

and challenges.

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and conferences, making use of the

converted shearing shed with its 15-

bed bunkroom tagged on the end and

a renovated 10-bed shearers’ cottage

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setting.

Simon’s now keen to see more

use of the great outdoors sanctioned

by Health and Safety NZ which he

believes is “running scared” of risk-

taking in our environment. Managed

risk is what it’s all about, he says, to

take advantage of the country’s huge

variety of geography and topography

in a condensed area.

“I see some wonderful acts of

courage (here),” he told the Chronicle.

The outdoors creates such a good

“melting pot” for people, crossing

economic and ethnic boundaries, age

and gender.

He points out there are kids living

in Auckland who’ve never even been

to the beach let alone the bush. “It’s

ridiculous!”

The enterprising Worsps have

interests too back across the harbour

in Raglan where Rosie has put her

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revamped a few holiday houses over

the years but was also instrumental in

the art deco-style repaint of Raglan

Town Hall.

And the recent wharf project has

been more than a passing interest for

Rosie who is delighted now at the

new building’s “soft, duck-egg blue”

H[WHULRU�ZKLFK� FDQ� EH� VHHQ� IURP� WKH�couple’s 1920s Californian bungalow

high above in Rose Street.

Edith Symes

“I see some wonderful

acts of courage here.

The outdoors creates

such a good “melting

pot” for people, crossing

economic and ethnic

boundaries, age and

gender.”

Simon Worsp

RAGLAN Chronicle 7

825 8647

Waitetuna School boy Ronan Thompson dreams of becoming a “real good” snowboarder – and he’s well on the way after winning third place recently in the boys’ under 16 event in the Nitro Elan Jib Nationals at Turoa VNL¿HOGV�

Now he’s set his sights on the Cardrona Grom Prix in October where the country’s best young

skiers and riders battle it out at the alpine resort for the SUHVWLJLRXV�-XQLRU�1DWLRQDOV�WLWOH��WKH�¿QDO�LQ�D�VHULHV�of comps run by Snow Sports NZ.

The 12-year-old – now into his second season of competitive snowboarding after placing third in last year’s boarder-X event – was up against 15 or so mostly older rivals in the jib competition, which involved two hours of tricks on rails, boxes and up a wall.

“It’s a bit like skateboarding but in the snow,” explains Ronan’s mother Lindsey Turner who takes turns with partner Andrew Thompson in driving Ronan GRZQ�WR�WKH�VNL¿HOGV�ZKHUH�KH�WUDLQV�HYHU\�ZHHNHQG�with Mt Ruapehu Snow Sports Freestyle Team.

Lindsey’s a “big skier” but Andrew’s had to learn to snowboard to keep up with his son‘s progress on the slopes.

While Lindsey’s “stoked” to see Ronan having fun and aspiring to the bigtime Winter Olympics someday, she concedes it’s an expensive sport and he could well do with a local sponsor.

As it is he’s had to save up and buy himself a decent snowboard, she says, from pocket money and winnings as the axe-wielding Once-ler chasing the Truffula Tree across-stage at Raglan’s Art to Wear show back in June.

Ronan’s lucky to have been able to compete this year, adds Lindsey, given he’s sporting a plaster cast to protect a cracked wristbone from a fall at the start of the season.

Postponement of the jib nationals by a fortnight played in his favour. Now it’s the slopestyle and boarder-X events to look forward to before the South Island’s Cardrona nationals, described as the pinnacle age event and covering all the disciplines.

Edith Symes

Talented grom set on snowboarding bigtime

With whitebait season starting on Wednesday 15 August, the Ministry for Primary Industries is reminding whitebaiters to Check, Clean and Dry their equipment between waterways to avoid the spread of unwanted freshwater pests that can clog nets and choke waterways, including whitebait habitats.

“Unwanted freshwater pests such as didymo and lagarosiphon pose a serious threat to our rivers, streams and lakes. Once in a waterway they can disperse rapidly and destroy the environmental, recreational and aesthetic values of our waterways,” says John Sanson, National Coordination Team Manager.

“Restricting your whitebaiting to one catchment only is the best way to stop the spread of unwanted pests. However, if you are going to be moving between waterways we ask you to Check, Clean, Dry any equipment that has come into contact with river or lake water – particularly nets and waders.”

“Some freshwater pests, like didymo, are often invisible to the naked eye and can be spread by a single drop of water. Treat every waterway as though it is infected – even if you can’t see the danger you could be spreading it.”

Mr Sanson says before leaving a waterway, people should check items and leave any plant debris they ¿QG�LQ�WKHLU�HTXLSPHQW�DW�WKH�ZDWHUZD\�

“All equipment should then be cleaned for at OHDVW� RQH� PLQXWH� ZLWK� D� ¿YH� SHUFHQW� VROXWLRQ� RI�biodegradable dishwashing solution. That’s about one tablespoon of detergent per 250ml.”

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OPINION:

Carnivore Guilt

by Ian McKissack

RAGLAN JUNIOR RUGBY 11.08.12

6th Black Draw Kingston Smith & Paige Waitere

6th Green Draw Aria McLachlan & Tuahangata Kereopa

7th Won 80 - 60 Cory Hartgill, Kase Robbs & Mahli Gavin-Brightwell

8th Lost 25 - 40 Wineera Davey & Billy Mosen

9th Lost 25 -30 Stewart Simpson & Lucy Single

10th Lost Tukorehu Falwasser-Anderson & James Forrest

11th Lost 15 - 19 Awatea Dillon & Luka Bensemen

12th Lost 3 - 22 Ryan Larkins

13th Lost 22 - 27 Tainui Rossi & Amaziah Lelievre

GRADE RESULT PLAYERS OF THE DAY

RAGLAN JUNIOR SOCCER 11.08.12

5th Kingies Win 4 - 0 The Team

6th Stingrays Win 6 - 3 N/A

6th Penguins Draw 3 - 3 N/A

7th Dolphins BYE

7th Snappers Draw 1 - 1 Eli Hughes

8th Orcas Loss 1 - 3 Niko Garside & Emanual Ringia

8th Sharks Win 6 - 1 Jarvis Camezind & Cooper Woolstan

9th Manta Rays N/A N/A

10th Seasnakes Loss 0 - 2 Jackson Armstrong Mayes

11th Bull Sharks Win 4 - 2 Oisin Scot

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To be or not to be, a vegetarian. Or even a vegan, though I’m not sure if that is a purer form of vegetarianism or a visitor from Vega but the star is a long way away so that’s unlikely. It is easy to dismiss vegetarians as cranks. After all, evolution is a series of life forms getting better and better at catching and eating each other. +XPDQV� KDYH� RQO\� EHFRPH� SUROL¿F� EHFDXVH�nothing has evolved that can reliably use us as prey. That is except each other, and we seem to have banned that. If we had been around at the time of the dinosaurs, as some people believe, they might have preyed on us and we might well have been their dinner. Many dinosaurs seem to have been vegetarians so that dietary orientation is not a new idea.

The strongest argument for being a vegetarian these days is the terrible way we WUHDW� DQLPDOV�� 7KH� HOHPHQW� RI� D� IDLU� ¿JKW� IRU�survival disappeared a long time ago. First we NHSW�QH[W�ZHHN¶V�GLQQHU�SULVRQHU�LQ�D�¿HOG��D�VW\�or a coop until we were ready to slaughter. Now we cram them into cages in barns: chickens, pigs, even beef cattle in some places. This only happens because few of us see the horror of factory farming. If you think about it even milk is suspect. How would you like to be milked twice a day by a machine?

I am not a vegetarian. Old habits die hard and I’m more familiar with guilt than doing ZLWKRXW�PHDW��0LJKW� WU\� DQG� VWLFN� WR�¿VK�� EXW�even they make a piteous cry as you haul them aboard.

Go back to basics. Get out in the wild, leave guilt at home and catch dinner yourself.

Team ‘Tusk and Horn’ were 19 individuals who entered the ‘Karioi Classic’ to raise awareness and funding for ‘The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust’ in Kenya.

Raglan Reverend Rhonda Chung who hadn’t thrown her leg over a bicycle for 23 years, tackled a week long intensive cycling FRXUVH�RQ�KRZ�WR�QHJRWLDWH� WKH�EDIÀLQJ��gears of a modern day mountain bike. She wowed the community completing the race along side her son Sam.

And on race day anything could and did happen from battling ferocious 50km head winds (ask our elephant team rider Gareth Jones), to team members loosing it in the gravel and donating skin to the race course. Our beautiful ‘Sleeping Lady’ conjured a whole mix of emotions within all team members on the day and to rise above it all and complete the challenge is a self

satisfying achievement we can all celebrate.This charity fundraiser was only made

SRVVLEOH� E\� WKH� VHOÀHVV� FRPPXQLW\� RI�Raglan and businesses. Matt Taggart from OZONE KITES, thankyou for donating a brand new kite for auction, Colin Hancock at Trek n’ Travel in Hamilton, great selection of outdoor equipment, Hamilton Zoo entry passes and Eye to Eye encounter with the Rhinos, Raglan United Video who processed all of our printing needs and Sleeping Lady Lodgings for the superb team meeting venue.

Thankyou to the businesses who got in behind us and chose to support by fostering an orphan elephant or rhino for one year. Essence Hair Salon (Shukuru), Raglan Ray White (Kilabasi), Hidden Valley Retreat (Ishanga), Bow Street Motors (Naipoki), Raglan Flooring Xtra (Solio), Raglan Gym (Tano), Solscape Eco Retreat (Saguta),), Acorn ITM Building Supplies (Barsilinga),

Miro Feeds (Maxwell), Milner Electrical Installations (Solio), Raglan Bakery and Café (Nyika), Kiaidoryu Martial Arts Raglan (Bomani), Anexa Animal Health (Solio), Raglan Engineering (Maxwell), Dinsdale Pharmacy (Panda).

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To Dirk and Lisa, Gareth and the team. Without you all, this just wouldn’t have happened. Thankyou. Together we have all helped change the future of many elephant and black rhinoceros orphans’ lives. They are left orphaned due to the continual insatiable demand for elephant ivory and rhino horn in Asian and Far Eastern countries.

Our total raised $9000.00 67 Orphans were fostered

Sarah Jones

Doing it for the Elephants and Rhinos’

Team ‘Tusk and Horn’ prepared for Karioi Classic cycle race

Our compost piles are steaming thanks to your gorgeous green waste drop offs and the fantastic food scraps coming into the Recycling Centre from the food waste collection trial in Raglan West. Xtreme Waste staff are perfecting their hot composting methods using the collected food waste mixed with the mulched garden waste to produce a better type of soil conditioner.

We need lots of garden waste to run the trials so we are offering free green waste drop off at Xtreme Waste for the month of August. To take advantage of this great VSULQJ�RIIHU�SHRSOH�QHHG�WR�¿UVW�FKHFN�WKHLU�ORDGV�LQ�ZLWK�WKH�;WUHPH�:DVWH�\DUG�VWDII�DW�the service area for measuring and they can then proceed to the newly made over green waste drop off area. We are really proud of our newly expanded green waste area, its so much easier for the public to use.

We are three weeks into our food waste collection trials in Raglan West and things are going well. Residents of Uenuku, Taipare, Nihinihi and Pokohui are putting their food scraps into biodegradable corn starch bags and putting them out weekly in lockable kerbside bins on Mondays for Xtreme Waste to pick up in the miniskip truck.

Xtreme Waste encourages all the people in Raglan West who received the bins for the trials to give the service a go. We can take foodstuffs you may not put in a compost, such as meat, citrus and coffee grounds. It’s a user friendly system, ask your neighbours, you can save money on rubbish bags and reduce the smelly stuff in your bags.

This research project will run for six months and is funded by the Waste Minimisation Fund (administered by the Ministry for the Environment), Waikato District Council and Xtreme Waste. If things go well Xtreme Waste and Waikato District Council may be able to offer this service across the whole of Raglan in the near future.

Liz Stanway

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Registration for the 2012/2013

RAGLAN BUSINESS DIRECTORY

postal> PO Box 234 Raglan office> Wainui Rd, Raglan ph 825 7076 fax 825 7078 [email protected]

All new businesses wanting to be in this years directory need to contact WKH� 5DJODQ� &KURQLFOH� RI¿FH� E\��Friday 21st September. If you have already registered your LQWHUHVW�ZLWK�RXU�RI¿FH�WKHQ�\RX�ZLOO�EH� FRQWDFWHG� E\� RQH� RI� RXU� VWDII�prior to this date.For all new businesses in the area the Raglan Business Directory is now in its 9th year. It is sent to all residents this side of the deviation free of charge and will be placed in all local accommodations and businesses. It is an excellent way of getting your product or services advertised to the community.

Current advertisers

Like last year current advertisers will shortly receive a letter regarding their advertising in the new edition.

Online direCtOry

The entire directory in now online - visit: www.raglandirectory.co.nz If you advertise in the directory you will automatically get an online listing.

For an additional fee you can enhance your listing with your logo, a summary of your services, map location, with links to your email address, website, social networking pages and more. Get in touch with us to learn more.

residential direCtOry

If your phone number was incorrect or you have moved in the last year we need to know, so that we can publish your correct contact details.

If you do not wish to appear in the Residential Directory please contact us so we can take you off our data base.

To register your

interest:

Call into the Chronicle office

to fill out a registration form,

phone 825 7076 or email:

[email protected]

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FOSSILS AND CRYSTALS & Shells, great selection. Right Up My Alley, Volcom Lane. www.ruma.co.nz

For HireFLOORSANDING EQUIPMENT for hire. Ph Raglan Flooring 825 8777.BOUNCY CASTLE, Great entertainment for the kids, call Vicki 825 7575.

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Public NoticesGARAGE SALE, CAR WASH & MORE! Raglan Junior Rugby Club Fundraiser. When: Sunday 19th August from 9am. Where: Raglan Club Car Park, Bow St. Please come along and support us.CANCER SOCIETY V O L U N T E E R S needed for Daffodil Day, August 31st. Please phone Kate, 825 8799 if you’re willing to help.

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Whakaaturangi Ngati TahingaTainui Kaitiaki Charitable Trust

The Trustees of the Ngati Tahinga Tainui Kaitiaki Charitable Trust invite Ngati Tahinga Tainui to a hui for the purpose of reporting back on the work of the

Trust.Under resource consents granted for the Hauaauru Maa Raki (“HMR”) Wind Farm, Contact Energy Ltd is required to establish and fund the Ngati Tahinga

Tainui Kaitiaki Charitable Trust.The Trust is now formed by four elected Trustees appointed through an advertised hui held on 14 January, 2012, and two Trustees appointed by

Contact Energy.7KLV�LV�WKH�ÀUVW�KXL�KHOG�IRU�7UXVWHHV�WR�UHSRUW�EDFN�WR�EHQHÀFLDULHV�RQ�SURJUHVV�PDGH�DQG�WKHLU�SODQ-ning for the future of the Trust. The hui will be held at 2 marae so that whanau have the opportunity to

attend:Poihakena Marae – Saturday 9 September, 1pm – 3pmWeraroa Marae – Sunday 23 September , 1pm – 3pmFor information: Chairman, Eru Whare 029 267 5781.

Trust Secretary, Simon Bendall (06) 834 4098

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Raglan Real Estate Ltd Licenced (REAA 2008)

FINAL NOTICE - AUCTION THIS FRIDAY 6pm 17th AugustRay White Office - 21 Bow Street, Raglan

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

SUNSET OVER SEA $339,000 Flat & elevated section (8,564m²) fully fenced with outstanding views of the Tasman Ocean and Gannet Rock. Within easy access to Ruapuke beach WR�VXUI��¿VK�RU�VZLP��2YHUORRNHG�E\�WKH�majestic Mt Karioi, this site has sea views abounding with Albatross point in the distance. Would suit Eco living with solar/wind alternatives. Prepared to consider offers.

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FISHING FOR THAT HARBOUR LIVING $320,000 This superb block has an abundance of pristine native bush nestled on the property plus the potential to be subdivided into 2/3 further lots allowing building sites overlooking the harbour. Land of this calibre with potential for development seldom lasts long on the market! 7.89 hectares, well drained and tracked - easily accessible from 4 points of the road. Surrounded by mature native trees, an abundance of birdlife, peace and privacy are assured - only 20 kilometres from Te Uku store and 8 kilometres from Waingaro Hot Springs. Your own boat ramp accessing the inner harbour. Power and phone on boundary, springs onsite, no covenants.ID#RAG20605

RAGLAN SECTION AUCTIONS!!You Can!!! Afford Land in Raglan

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HAPPY WIFE = HAPPY LIFE $440,000 Offering the perfect rural lifestyle, yet only minutes to Raglan Township. This 1940’s 3 double bedroom home features a sleep-out, and double garaging. Live the good life and awake to the dream of the country, bush and birds on this 11,917m2 block with paddocks for a pony or sheep. Rural views and a large stand of native bush. With scope to improve and add value this property will represent a great opportunity.

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AUCTION 17.8.12 20 UPPER BOW STREET

TOP OF THE TOWNCommanding views across Raglan Township, harbour & Bar * Enjoy this delightful home with its north facing outdoor entertaining decks. * Open plan living, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms plus internal access double garage. * Complete with low maintenance grounds with glasshouse & potting shed. * Sought after location within a quick stroll to Raglan amenities. Prior Auction offers considered.

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1950’s CHARACTER DO-UP <RX�GH¿QLWHO\�QHHG�WR�YLHZ�WKLV�RQH�«��V�character weatherboard bungalow situated on a level freehold fully fenced 921m² section with a selection of mature fruit trees, lemon, mandarin, plums, peach and guava. Features: 2 Bedrooms, master is 2 rooms converted to one, the other is a double. Lovely wide ZRRGHQ�ÀRRU�ERDUGV��FRV\�ORXQJH��ODUJH�VHSDUDWH�laundry possible 3rd bedroom. Huge potential with this property, don’t miss this opportunity. Prior Auction offers considered.

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HARBOUR HEAVEN $599,000This gorgeous cottage is idyllically located in Raglan on a north facing cliff taking in stunning views of the Harbour & Te Akau. This is a very private 1265sqm waterfront section and is currently operating as a sought after short stay holiday let. This delightful home hosts 2 bedrooms with an open plan living space to relax in. From the north facing deck you can enjoy the unobstructed view of boats, beach, birds and harbour activity, a truly picturesque vista. There LV�D�ODUJH�ÀDW�UHDU�JDUGHQ�IRU�WKH�FKLOGUHQ�WR�SOD\��park the boat or further extend the house, the opportunities are endless. Motivated Vendor.

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UNIQUE HERITAGE BUNGALOW IN PRIME POSITION $535,000* Currently operating as a popular tourist accommodation “Belindsays”* Beautifully restored with character – rimu joinery, kauri stairway* Walking distance to cafes, restaurants, beaches and wharf * Naturopath clinic* 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3 toilets, 2 living areas* Extensive deck & BBQ area* Low maintenance section* ½ share in 1206m2ID#RAG20840

LIFESTYLEOPEN HOMESat & Sun 12 - 12.45pm

55 Wainui Road

ADVERTISED RESERVE $75,000

AUCTION 17.8.12

BEACH BUMS BLISS - Auction night is SALE night!!!LEASEHOLD PROPERTY. You don’t have to be a millionaire to own your dream home. This wonderfully sunny, open plan 2 bedroom bach has just been given a new lease on life, nothing left to do but enjoy the incredible surroundings. Feel the sand beneath your feet the second you arrive and of course, a view to live for! But wait, there’s more - a caravan outside plus an ablution block with shower. No better place to be!!! Prior Auction offers considered.

ID#RAG21141 10B WAINAMU ROAD

AUCTION 17.8.12

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ID#RAG21179 35A GOVERNMENT ROAD

AUCTION 17.8.12

PRIME PROPERTY / PRIME LOCATION If intimate close-up harbour views are important and location HYHU\WKLQJ��WKLV�ZLOO�EH�\RXU�¿UVW�choice. Open plan living, 2 double bedrooms, 1 single bedroom, 1 bathroom, plus single garage. Perfectly comfortable as is yet with room to add your own touch and ÀDLU��5RRP�IRU�WKH�ERDW�EXV�RQ�WKLV�878m2 site with spacious garden at the rear. Great location, within a quick stroll to Raglan amenities. Prior Auction offers considered.

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AUCTION 17.8.12 35 OPOTORU ROAD

LILY STREET COTTAGE Step into this delightful character cottage and be charmed!! This would certainly make a perfect holiday home - short stay holiday business already operating. 2 bedrooms, large open plan OLYLQJ�WKDW�ÀRZV�RXW�WKURXJK��VHWV�RI�french doors onto a wrap around deck, the bonus is a delightful caravan. From the house and deck there is a water view and a wonderful expansive view of native bush. Prior Auction offers considered.

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AUCTION 17.8.12 16 LILY STREET

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SECTION AUCTIONS POSTPONED ‘TIL 28TH OF SEPTEMBER’S

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