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Dear EditorANZAC DAY, 25 April 2012Thank you to the people of Raglan, districts and visitors.Again ANZAC DAY this year was a great success, thank you to all of those involved with our Remembrance Service.A special thank you to those who helped with the Poppy donations, and the generous response to this worthy cause, which totalled just under $3,000.00, an amazing response.A very big thank you to the ladies who prepared the food.Raglan Club for the use of their club rooms for our refreshments and the continuous support towards the Raglan RSA.Our appreciation to the following people and organizations :Sean Ellison and Kathleen Gavin, the 2 ministers who conducted the Service.Ms Allison Lake and Mr Mark Vallis (Horses).Mr Vern Talbot (Donkey).Hamilton Fraser High Cadets.Raglan Pipe Band.Raglan Area School.Raglan Volunteer Fire Brigade.Raglan Volunteer Coast Guard.Raglan Police.Raglan St Johns.Raglan Area School Head Boy ­ Denzel DeRuysscher.Raglan Area School Head Girl ­ Maddison Geros.Local school children.WDC for road stoppage and the seating at the library.Maori Wardens for setting out the cones etc.The general public for their generosity and participation.Congratulations to Te Akau School for winning the best judged “School wreath”Wayne Gadsby QSMPresidentRaglan R.S.A.

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*Total significant wave height and *Tide times for Raglan Bar

Forecast generated on Wednesday 9 May

Raglan Weather & TidesCheck www.weathermap.co.nz for latest forecasts

WeatherMapForecasts

Summary Maxtemp Wind Waves* Tides* Sun/Moon

(C) (km/hr) (m) (High/Low) (Rise/Set)

Fri

Showerswith clearspells

17SW 25 amW 25 pm 1.7

H 01:30 amL 07:40 amH 01:50 pmL 08:00 pm

R 07:13 amS 05:19 pm

Sat

Showerswith clearspells

17SW 35 amSW 30 pm 1.7

H 02:20 amL 08:40 amH 02:50 pmL 09:00 pm

R 07:14 amS 05:18 pm

SunCloudy withShowers 18

NW 15 amN 30 pm 1.6

H 03:20 amL 09:50 amH 04:00 pmL 10:10 pm

R 07:15 amS 05:17 pm

Mon

Rain withpossiblethunderstorms

17NW 25 amNW 45 pm 3.1

H 04:30 amL 10:50 amH 05:10 pmL 11:20 pm

R 07:16 amS 05:17 pm

TueSunny withrain 15

W 50 amW 45 pm 4.3

H 05:40 amL 12:00 pmH 06:20 pm

R 07:17 amS 05:16 pm

Wed

Mainly finewithpossibleshowers

12SW 35 amSW 35 pm 5.0

L 12:20 amH 06:40 amL 12:50 pmH 07:20 pm

R 07:18 amS 05:15 pm

Thu

Showerswith clearspells

14W 25 amW 25 pm 2.6

L 01:20 amH 07:30 amL 01:40 pmH 08:00 pm

R 07:19 amS 05:14 pm

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Hawaiian Laird Hamilton had a great surf at Raglan last week yet scarcely caught a single breaking wave. Instead he was catching the swell beyond Indies, even riding it all the way to the beach, while being !"#$%&'()#&*&+$",-)./$(&)0$(+$*%&*1&crowds watched from the shoreline.The big­wave surfer – renowned for

conquering Tahiti’s Teahupo’o break back

in the year 2000 – was hydrofoiling here

!"#$%&'$(#)%$%*+'$",$-$.#*'!$/*)*%$%"$%"0,$-,1$was, by all accounts, having a blast.

$2-34-,$)5#(,3$4'3',1$6-,*'4$7'#'"8-$9$ 0&":1$ .'',$ &*#'1$ .;$ <5#(,3$ =>$ %"$?1#*/'$%&'$@-+'#-$35;)$-#"5,1A$",$-$B'%)C*$– told the Chronicle it was an incredible

experience both for Laird, who’d never

.'!"#'$ )5#!'1$ *,$ ='0$ >'-4-,1D$ -,1$ !"#$&*+)'4!E$$Raglan is good for hydrofoiling – an

*,,"/-%*/'$ !"#+$ "!$ )5#(,3$ *,$ 0&*@&$ %&'$rider is above the wave thanks to a unique

hydrofoil blade beneath the surface –

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in the surf close to shore that day, Laird was

&-/*,3$%&'$%*+'$"!$&*)$4*!'$0-;$"!!)&"#'$%"$0&'#'$&':1$.'',$%"0'1$.;$B'%)C*E$$G,1$67$3"%$%"$1#*/'$-,"%&'#$B'%)C*$9$@-+'#-+-,$",$board – alongside Laird as he rode the top

of the peaks.

H%:)$ -,$ ?-0')"+'A$ 'F8'#*',@'D$ )-;)$67$ 0&":)$ 1",'$ &*)$ "0,$ !-*#$ )&-#'$ "!$&;1#"!"*4*,3$ &'#'E$ G,1$ .'*,3$ )"$ !-#$ "5%D$

catching the space outside the breaking

0-/'D$+'-,)$ )5#!'#)$ -#'$ ,'*%&'#$ ?0-)%*,3$%&'$)0'44A$,"#$3'%%*,3$*,$%&'$0-;$"!$"%&'#)EI5%$ %&'$ %;8'$ "!$ 'J5*8+',%$ 5)'1$ *)$

?%"%-44;$ 1*!!'#',%A$ !#"+$ %&-%$ "!$ %#-1*%*",-4$)5#(,3D$&'$-11)EThe 48­year­old Laird, who helped

8*",''#$ &;1#"(4*,3D$ @-+'$ %"$ 2-34-,$ -$+",%&$ -3"$ %"$1"$ -$ #'@@'$.'!"#'$ #'%5#,*,3$last week for the real thing. The invention

of hydrofoiling, he says on his website, has

created the ability to ride waves that don’t

break and to surf waves that were really

unsurfable.

?="0$0'$@-,$#*1'$-$3#"5,1$)0'44$*,$%&'$+*114'$"!$%&'$"@'-,EAEdith Symes

Hydrofoil surfer quickly on top of Raglan waves

Laird Hamilton (on left) gearing up for a day in Raglan image thanks to Juan Duazo

Raglan’s favourite club, the YOT Club, has been nominated by members of the Music Manager’s Forum (MMF) as one of the best venues in New Zealand.G$ ,'0$ @-%'3"#;$ *,$ %&'$ -,,5-4$ K5)*@$

K-,-3'#$ G0-#1)D$ %&'$ (,-4*)%)$ 0'#'$announced last week with the YOT Club

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?H:+$ &","5#'1$ %"$ .'$ @&")',D$ H$ 1*1,:%$actually know about the awards so it was a bit

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initial aspirations for the YOT Club were

inspired by his travels to places like Bali and

)''*,3$%&'$,*3&%4*!'E$Z'$-4)"$0-,%'1$%"$@#'-%'$a place for young people in Raglan after

)''*,3$&*)$ "0,$@&*41#',$3"*,3$ %"$Z-+*4%",$on the weekends.

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“We haven’t planned anything but we’ll

.'$@'4'.#-%*,3$!"#$)5#'EAMaki Nishiyama

YOT Club voted ‘one of the best’ in the country

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The ‘stress response’ is a primal aspect of our nervous system and like all biological systems, our bodies will tense and contract to defend itself, !"#$%&' ()*' +)#,%' !#$$' -./(0.' %&1&#/'and congested, where the natural +(!'#%'$(%&2' These protective forces are essential

5"&' "#&' 7&*)($' 8.09-' "&' 3*09-:' &%+7"1+%+6'but if they are not processed and resolved

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these patterns will become ‘frozen’ and

locked into the system, as deeply engrained,

protective patterning.

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RAGLAN Chronicle 5

Raglan’s own roots rock band Zionhill

have been diligently working away since

they formed in 2007. With two albums

under their belt as well as a slew of

national performances, Zionhill have

!"#$%& '()*+$,(-'.& )-'#('$/'(& *(& 01'& 02&Raglan’s top musical exports.

Band members Gavin, Damian, Shailah, Jesse

and Ardre chat to the Chronicle about the band

and their plans for NZ music month .

1. Your sound has been described as “conscious

dub fusion” and “roots rock” but how does the

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Conscious Message Music that’s awakening,

engaging and unique.

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The vast knowledge and musical life

experiences of each band member. The kiwi

‘know how and will do’ attitude. Plus the many

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Meeting people from all walks of life who

enjoy music and who want to be part of

positive transformations. Playing outdoors in

our magical landscape – Kawhia Kai Festival,

Prana, Boardies ‘n’ Bikini’s

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You can’t beat live performances, because of

the raw energy of the band mixing with the

energy of an audience. We are all participating.

That’s what makes it an experience, rather

than just listening to the music. So come and

check it out and experience a Zion Hill show,

we would love to see you there. Some dates

below.

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We have a couple of gigs – Goodmorning

show (4 May pre­recorded, screened 17 May)

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4 years. Familiar whanau and friends smiling

faces and some of the best dancing ever!

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ANZAC ESSAY WINNERS

This week the Chronicle publishes the winning

entry of the Anzac Essay Competition sponsored

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Te Taua Moana o Aotearoa

Letters from Loved Ones

<7&K*@(&A#'8*0&It has now been three gruelling weeks since my beloved husband, Louis,

*&#(?,,'(1HH($'()*,(73I3F(J+,/0(.&0(K(!&L,()*,(#!&EE(M1"/',0(.16'()*,(long drive in hope to see the mail boy making his way up the dusty gravel

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Dearest Harriet

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and whispered “I’m sorry mam.” Then as fast as lightning made his way

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letter with the words in plain black print, that said

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stumble over my own feet back to the house, where Liam lay sleeping I

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Raglan ward councillor Clint Baddeley

has agreed to take to the Waikato

Regional Council a 1200­signature

petition opposing plans for open­cast

mining around Ruapuke by Chinese

giant Sinosteel.

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who feared the impact on the local community

and environment.

The pair told Tuesday’s monthly community

board meeting, at which Waikato District

Mayor Allan Sanson was also present, that

Sinosteel had been prospecting around

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JT@E1/&)1/0( 61/L( *&.( ?,,'( %1!@E,),.(and Sinosteel was up to stage two, which

involved planning and feasibility work. The

third stage was to secure resource consents.

( UV,( E1%&E( E&'.16',/#( W/!E0( &4/,,(this land should be for growing and selling

food,” they told the meeting. “This is far

more important than what is under the soil.”

Mayor Sanson said he’d been to an

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recently over various mining initiatives in the

Waikato District Council area, but had been

told nothing about any open­cast mining around

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meeting a map showing where open­cast

mining was planned.

Meantime, the community board agreed

on Tuesday, at the request of the Spreydon

Heathcote Community Board, to seek district

%1"'%$E( &@@/1+&E( )1( *&+,( 7&4E&'( .,%E&/,.(“fracking­free” because of the threat to its

artesian water supplies.

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OPINION: Refugees. By Ian McKissack

At some stage in our life we all think

about what we want to happen when we

die. Some of us want to be buried, some

of us prefer cremation. One thing many

of us have in common is that we haven’t

told anybody about our preferences.

Planning a funeral is not an easy thing to deal with, so whatever we can do to make things easier for the people we leave behind will be greatly appreciated. There are many choices to be made when planning a funeral and often even the small decisions can be hard to deal with when grieving. So what can you do to ease the load on those left behind?Matthew Sadlier of Seddon Park Funeral

Home has several practical solutions. For !"#$%&#'&($&)"#&*+,& -!&,-'*.(/!& !#& !0/1&02#(!&the subject he suggests leaving instructions. “Over the years we have learnt the common questions people have trouble answering when organising a funeral. So we created a quick questionnaire designed to get you thinking about the important things. We suggest downloading the questions from our website, (www.seddonpark.co.nz) or picking a copy up '3#4&#(3&#'*.%5&6+.%&7#(&0+$)%3&!"%48&1%%9&them somewhere safe, maybe with your will. We can even hold a copy on record if you wish”.A n o t h e r

helpful approach Matthew suggests is to talk about your preferences when the opportunity arises. “Sometimes it is easier to talk about things as they arise, for example, if you attend a funeral it may be a good

idea to talk about what you did or didn’t like – in the very least it allows you to share some of your preferences” says Matthew. Likewise, he suggests this is a good way of starting the .#+:%3$0!-#+&)"%+&7#(&03%&"#9-+;&!#&*+,&#(!&about the wishes of your loved ones.

It may not be necessary to create a detailed step­ by­ step plan of what you want, but covering some of the big things like where you would like your funeral, where you would like to be buried or whether you would prefer to be cremated can be a big help. “It can be hugely comforting to your family to know they are '(/*//-+;& 7#(3& )-$"%$& 30!"%3& !"0+& ;(%$$-+;<&Matthew explains.

Seddon Park Funeral home is one of Hamilton’s longest operating funeral homes. Matthew and his team have a wealth of experience and see their roles as a calling to serve the community as opposed to a ‘job’. If you would like advice on planning a funeral drop in and see the team on Seddon Road, call them on (07) 846 1585 or alternatively you can visit their website;

www.seddonpark.co.nz

Seddon Park Funeral Home in Hamilton and Sadlier Funeral Services in

Morrinsville are both locally owned by Mathew and Joanne Sadlier.

RAGLAN JUNIOR RUGBY 05.05.12

6th Black Draw 60­60 Ngatahi­Lee, Paige Smith

6th Green Lost 40­50 Tuahangata Kereopa, Jasmine Single

7th Won 65­45 Kahn Sweetman, Lucca Page

8th Draw 20­20 Zack McLean­Duff

9th Lost 30­50 George Reeves, Liam Parrott

10th Lost 15­30 Hunter Reily, Jake Ellison

11th Won 45­5 Sea Reily, Kyden Waitere

12th Won 27­24 Mungo Bates, Sam Robertson

13th BYE N/A

GRADE RESULT PLAYERS OF THE DAY

RAGLAN JUNIOR SOCCER 05.05.12

5th Kingies Draw 3­3 Flyn McGregor

6th Stingrays Won 2­1 William Barton

6th Penguins Won 6­0 Phoenix Fenton

7th Dolphins Won 7­3 Caitlin Black

7th Snappers Won 9­0 Chester Opperman

8th Orcas Won 8­3 Connor Marquand

8th Sharks Lost 2­6 Jarvis Camezind

9th Manta Rays Lost 1­2 Bailey McKay

10th Seasnakes Lost­­4 Joe Blaikie

11th Bull Sharks Won 1­0 Cabe Kereopa­Hartstone

GRADE RESULT PLAYERS OF THE DAY

There are many inequalities in the world and some

of them are peace, space and opportunities to lead a

!"#$%&'()*+,(-*+.('/#%'+&#01(&'+#"+/2"2334*0'5This is where the refugee problem comes in. Australia is

.#+!-+(0//7&*+,-+;&)07$&!#&$!%4&!"%&=#)&#'&-//%;0/&-44-;30+!$&because of its proximity to Indonesia and Southeast Asia. Southern Europe has a similar problem with refugees from Africa crossing the Mediterranean, often with tragedies occurring in the process. These hot spots of the illegal refugee problem have developed various detention methods to check

the validity of the refugee’s case and decide whether to grant residence.

New Zealand’s distance from other lands makes an attempt at mass illegal entry a hazardous business. Recent new rules have seen us join the detention regimes though there has only been one attempt at such illegal immigration, by a Chinese group in a yacht. They were persuaded to stay in Australia. We have an internationally agreed quota of 750 screened legal refugees every year. It is not always met and has not been

exceeded for many years.

This area is one of the many areas of life where NZ, like many other developed countries, is possibly overprotective of its privileged status. We make a gesture, no more. As a personal #9-+-#+& >& )#(/,& "0:%& !"#(;"!& -'& -//%;0/& -44-;30+!$& ,-,& *+,&a way to NZ by sea we should welcome them. Making that passage would in itself be a strong indication of courage and resourcefulness. Such people could be more likely do to well than many legal immigrants.

Ever thought about what you want at your own funeral? Thank goodness for some decent

weather lately as we say goodbye

to another summer, one which

was disappointing for so long but

ended well. During the 4 months

of December to March the Club

income was consistently well

above last year when we manned

the Club­house with volunteers,

showing the need to have a

Manager on site for collection of

green fees, to sell golf accessories,

organise memberships, and

supply the after­golf necessities

Mitch has worked well on our

behalf to achieve this excellent

result.

Mitch will continue to be employed at the usual hours until the end of May, that is 5 days a week with Monday and Tuesday off. For the month of June Mitch will work on the weekends only, and at times when his help is required. He returns to the U.K. in early July, and intends to return for the next summer period, commencing in late October. We offer our thanks for his help during his stay here, and envy his ability to avoid the upcoming winter months. The Club has been undertaking

a number of projects over the late summer and into autumn. The main drains on the 2nd and 7th holes have been cleared and rejuvenated to improve the drainage around those areas. We thank Peter Iti for donating extra work with trucking away the spoil. Also the top part of the course has been fertilised, a project well due after some years since the last application. Extra storage for *3%)##,&-$&(+,%3)07&0+,&?/%@&0+,&Frank Lorenzen are to be thanked for their continuing work on these projects. Now work has started to paint the Club­house interior to improve and freshen up the decor.

We have hosted weddings and family functions recently and will hopefully attract even more of these events. All of these projects have been made possible by good income from green fees and course / Club­house usage. Having Mitch manning the Club along with Ken and John organising the sheep farming, has combined to help %+#34#($/7&-+&#(3&-493#:%,&*+0+.-0/&situation. Our men’s Championship Pennants

!%04&03%&*+,-+;&!"%&.#49%!-!-#+&tough and we wish them well as they try very hard to maintain a place in Division 5. On Sunday May 20th !"%7&)-//&2%&9/07-+;&!"%&*+0/&3#(+,&in this year’s competition at Raglan. This will be 36 hole foursomes and singles match­play and will result in the course being unavailable for Club day or green fee players. Please come along, watch some good golf, and cheer our boys on.Upcoming Events:

Sunday May 20th: Mens Championship Pennants Div. 5 – 36 holes.Friday May 25th: Wrightson

Ambrose – Details to be forwarded.Thursday May 31st: Round

Robin Vets ­ 18 hole event with Raglan hosting Kawhia, Stewart Alexander, Ngahinepouri and Pirongia. Arrive at 9 a.m. for a 9.30 a.m. tee­off – 18 holes.Saturday June 2nd: Queens

Birthday Event – A ‘Yellow Ball’ stableford competition will be held, a repeat of the one held on Easter A0!(3,07&BCDD5&E"-$&-$&,%*+-!%/7&0&'(+&event not be missed. It is an 18 hole combined stableford competition for teams of 3 with one member playing a special yellow ball on every 3rd hole, and the score with the yellow ball earning double points. Tee off will be from 10 a.m. and organisers will organise teams for all who arrive. More details will be sent out nearer the time. Tony Burns

Raglan Golf Club update

Waikato Regional Council is

reminding boaties using the region’s

waterways that failure to display the

right lights at night endangers their

lives and those of other water users.

The warning comes with the arrival of winter, bringing with it shorter daylight hours and the increased likelihood of fog. There were a series of near misses on the region’s waterways at night last winter and this has resulted in increased ad campaigns to educate water users.

“If you’re out at night, you must show a light. Failure to do so risks the

lives of those on board, as well as people on other vessels,” said navigation safety programme manager Nicole Botherway.

“Lights must be switched on from sunset to sunrise and during times of poor visibility, such as in rain or fog.”

Mrs Botherway said the rules applied to all of the region’s waterways, including rivers and lakes.

It’s illegal to use a vessel at night without the correct lights shining and skippers risk being issued an instant $200 *+%&'#3&'0-/-+;&!#&0,"%3%&!#&!"%&3(/%$5

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They say it was the Beatles’ hit “The Long and Winding Road” that helped trigger their breakup as a group. !"#$%&'()%*+%,$(#-%")%.%/)(00,%1$$0%()%$23(&',%"1%-"#&-%with their last hit single. For it was a long and winding 4%()5%'600,%4%#"(5%&'(&%(02"-&%7#"8$%2$%&""%&'$%"&'$#%weekend, and it was only knowing that it led to the 5""#-%"1%(%&#9$%"(-6-%&'(&%8$3&%2$%:"6):;Riding 40 kilometres of tough gravel coastal roads to

Waikaretu – about halfway between Te Akau and Port Waikato – is a big ask for a social bike rider but we were motivated by more than just the challenge. Nikau Cave & Café awaited alluringly in the distance, three to four hours on, the promise of a cold beer and chips on the horizon.Meanwhile hubby and I pedalled our hardest, fearing falling

too far behind the six ‘real’ cyclists from Raglan Mountain Bike Club who we’d joined on their weekend outing. The Te Akau !"#$%&'"#(&)#$&(*+",(&"-&%'#-.!/&%0*&+,*)$&"-&1,2*$%"3*&!"43%'5&with snatches of azure ocean often awesome, the hills just plain formidable.I lagged on the climbs, breathed sighs of relief on the fast

downhill sections – but didn’t get too cocky for fear of sliding out and making a spectacle of myself. Parts of the road were teeth­judderingly bumpy.But after three long hours our weariness turned to elation

when we came to a sign directing us to the Nikau Cave & Café just 1.4 kilometres ahead. Our oasis in the desert lay just a few twists in the road away. If someone had played an April Fools joke and changed the sign to read 10.4kms I think I would’ve died! Not many Raglanites seem to know about Nikau Cave

& Café, a true gem in the middle of nowhere. The all­natural kilometre­long cave’s been there, less than

an hour’s drive from Raglan, damn near forever of course – silently growing its impressive display of stalactites and stalagmites at the rate of one centimetre per 100 years. But it was opened up to the public only 16 years ago when owners Philip and Anne Woodward decided to diversify their 580­acre sheep and cattle farm.6-%*'& 3*#'15& %)"& (*!#(*$& 7',38,38& 49& %0*,'& .+*& !0,1('*3/&

working the land and facing “too many farming crises”, says Anne, desperation forced them to share their best­kept secret with the world and market the cathedral­like cave that Philip had known like the back of his hand since he was a teenager.

But more was needed to grow the business, adds Anne. So four years ago the enterprising family went all out and opened a café with accommodation on the side. They were turned down by three banks before the Southland Building Society came to the party. The couple’s ambitious business plan became a reality within a year and now there’s no looking back.NIkau Café sits solid and rustic amid spectacular limestone

outcrops, like pancakes, reminiscent of a Peter Jackson movie set. In fact not far north, up Port Waikato way, is Weathertop Hollow from ‘Lord of the Rings’.And for weary cyclists, an afternoon spell in the sun on the

café’s expansive deck was true idyll. We gazed appreciatively at the stunning surrounds bordered

on three sides by a river and took in the lower decking – with its built­in barbecue and paella pit – running on to a large lawn where concerts are staged.We marvelled from inside the café at the huge picture window

in three panels which all but brings the outside in, inspiring a kind of reverence, and at the beautifully crafted macrocarpa slab tables milled from an elderly neighbour’s property.The café took on more of an

intimate lodge­like atmosphere that night with the woodburner warming us to the soul as we enjoyed Anne’s hospitality and excellent cooking.The others were booked in

to the on­site accommodation but we’d taken a separate cabin across the road so we could sample the full touristy thing. It would be nice to be able to say then that we’d headed up to our

wee cabin, ‘The Whitehouse’, to experience the outdoor baths by night. But sleep and only sleep was on my mind after, for us, $4!0&#&1"38&7,:*&',(*;&&<0*&=-"'%5>.+*&2,34%*$&#3(&%0'**&1"#($&"-&pinecones/wood” to heat the bath, as the instructions read, were a road too far.For we’d also toured the cave that day with Philip, who kidded

us real live kiwis had left their wee imprints in the silty surface – when it was only water dripping from above that created the effect. The hour­long trip through the black glow­worm cave by %"'!01,80%&)#$&%'415&#)*>,3$9,',38&),%0&8,#3%&9,11#'$/&.3*&$%'#)$&#3(&?"),38&$0#)1$&#11&),%0,3&%#3%#1,$,38&'*#!0;But touching the fragile formations is a no­no, to preserve

them in their natural state. Philip and family take up to four cave tours a day during

summer, about four a week the rest of the year. The cave – which has a stream running through it – not only gives Waitomo a run for its money but is arguably one of the best in the world for its limestone formations, accessibility and all­natural state.There’s not so much as a handrail to hold onto as we journey

through the underworld. In fact, for 10 metres after niftily squeezing between two rocks, we’re crawling in water on our 0#3($&#3(&:3**$&#1"38&%0*&!#+*&?""';&This is the real McCoy.The whole experience is exhilarating, as much for its

informality as its beauty. And it’s virtually right on Raglan’s back doorstep.

We biked back the next day, the 40 kilometres this time proving less exhausting than we’d expected. Somehow the hills seemed less daunting on the return trip. Jubilantly we arrived back at Te Akau Wharf to be ferried across to the jetty downtown in Raglan courtesy of local skipper Ian Hardy and his familiar blue­canopied boat. He’d also crossed us and our bikes over in two trips the day before.For the less energetic, the charms of Nikau Cave & Café can

be enjoyed by driving to Waikaretu, taking the road to Waingaro but then turning left at the T­junction just before the hot pools. The Nikau Cave & Café website has three sets of clear directions, so you can’t go wrong whether you’re coming from Raglan, Hamilton or Auckland.The whole venture can be caught on TV One’s ‘Country

Calendar’ in a fortnight when the farm – now run by Anne and Philip’s daughter Emily Welch, a champion shearer – is in the spotlight for its very successful sheep stud.

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A well deserved rest in Nikau’s cafe is a must.

Riding 40 kilometres of tough gravel coastal roads to Waikaretu.

Not many Raglanites seem to know about Nikau Cave & Cafe, a true gem in the middle of nowhere.

For advertising inquiries:Contact the Raglan Chronicle on 07 825 7076 or email us at: info@raglanchronicle.co.nz

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Garage Sale22 SMITH ST, Saturday 12 May 8:30am ‘til 12:30pm.53 BOW ST, Sat 12th & Sun 13th May, from 8am. Something for everyone.12 WAINUI RD Sunday 13th May 9.30a.m to 1 pm. House clear out...22 GOVERNMENT RD, Sunday 13th May brick-a-brack, dryer, china cabinet, ornaments, clothes, toys, computer table, from 9am. LostFEMALE CAT 2 yrs old Primrose St area ph 825 8122.WETSUIT XCEL DRYLOCK. 3/2 thickness, med/tall at Ngarunui Beach Carpark Saturday 5th May. Please ph 8257256 or 0273281036.

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Situations VacantTEMPORARY GYM INSRUCTOR @ Raglan Gym. To work 23 hours a week for July, August & 7"8$9%:4+;,("1%,!*$)4<$&)%wanted with experience, Applications close 19 May. Phone Amber 027 294 6949 or 8250079.

Public NoticesAGM FOR TE MAURI TAU inc. soc. Is being held Thursday 31st May 2012. 2pm @ Te Pu-tahi o Te Mauri Tau ph 8257111. RAGLAN HORTICUL-TURAL SOCIETY Our next meeting will be held in the Union Church Hall on 15th May at 1.15pm.We hope to have infor-mation regarding the water problems affecting Raglan at the moment.Interest Table; Mother’s day memorabilia.Floral Art; A presentation to Mother ie a posy. Do try and enter the competi-tions and make a good 1,*8;+=% &3% >&2")*5%?"2%members are most wel-come.PROM NIGHT COM-PETITION WINNER: Te Aronui Maihi.

BYO (wine only)

Bring a bottle of wine when you

dine-in with us and we will give you

10% off your total dining bill.

Enjoy our delicious curry this winter with your favourite wine.

Ph: (07) 825 0300, 31 Bow St, RaglanOpening hours:

Tuesdays through to SundaysLunch: 11:30am - 3:30pm

Dinner: 5pm - 9:30pm

10% discount

off our dine-in

menu price!

Promotion valid until 30th May 2012.

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WAIKATO GOETHE SOCIETY presents: KIWI SPECIAL - Remarkable Life in New Zealand. Photographic Insights by Soenke Dwenger, an award winning German photographer, currently living in NZ. New Zealand’s special charm and character captured with sensitivity and a sense of humor. Wednesday, 16 May @ 7.30pm, University of Waikato, Room S.1.02, Nibbles provided. For more info ph 8258011.T A R O T I N T R O D U C T O R Y CLASS 10 weeks, $10 per class. Evening or Saturday to be determined depending on group. Please register interest with Chrissy 0n 8256793 or phone/txt 027 6644261MEDIC FIRST AID CLASSES. Workplace ()*$% +,15% .'% @AB% AC6%8805.

ZUMBA! @ Te Uku hall Monday 9.30am, Wednesday 6.30pm - ring/txt Sarah T for more info 825 55844 or 0272106784.

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NOTICE OFAnnual General Meeting

The Annual General Meeting of Raglan Community House will be

held on Wednesday 23rd May 2012 at 7pm at 45 Bow Street,

Raglan

Elections for the committee will take place at this meeting.

Nominations for the Committee close at 4pm on Monday 21

st May

2012. Nomination forms available from Raglan Community House.Annual Reports will be tabled at

the AGM.Any inquiries phone 825-8142

Raglan CommunityHouse Society Inc.

Treat yourself to a

MASSAGEMother’s Day vouchers avilable

$50 an hour

Ph: 022 076 0129

Secondary or Primary trained teachers with current NZ registration are wanted for day to day relieving work at Raglan Area School.

You can mail your details to: 42 Norrie Avenue, Raglan 3265

or email to the principal malcolm.cox@raglanarea.school.nz

Relieving Teachers Wanted

SITUATIONS VACANT

Mobile Marine Servicing & Repairs“We come to you”

Servicing the greater Waikato Area

Book your outboard engine in by calling the Mobile Marine experts today

Shane Conder 022 160 9114!!!"!#$%#&'(#)$*+,-".'(

Do you want to work from home? Are you a parentwanting more social interaction for your preschooler?Do enjoy working with and along side children? Why

not become an educarer with Bizzy Buddyz Home Based Childcare.

We offer a competitive payment rate with an extensivetoy library, training provisions, medical insurance and on

going support.Please enquire now!

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Interested in becoming an Educarer for Bizzy Buddyz?

FREE INDEPENDENT

hearing tests & advice available for those aged 16 & over; with

Life Unlimited Hearing Therapist Sue Jennings at the Raglan

Community House.

Ph 825 8142 for an appt.

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12 RAGLAN Chronicle

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

OPEN HOMES this weekend 12th & 13th MaySaturday 11am – 22b Uenuku Avenue

Saturday 11am – 1a Cross Street

Saturday 12pm – 10 Calvert Road

Saturday 1pm – 37b Taipari Avenue

Saturday 2­3pm – 49b Hills Road

Sunday 12pm ­ 118 Greenslade Rd

Sunday 12pm ­ 8 Te Hutewai Road

Sunday 11am – 22b Uenuku Avenue

Sunday 11am – 56c Bush View Drive

Sunday 11am – 21b Long Street

Sunday 2pm – 24 Norrie Avenue

Raglan Real Estate Ltd Licenced (REAA 2008)

AUCTION - Fri 1st June 2012 !"#$%"&'(")*+,-"./01-2"34"567"8,2"&'9:';

Escape and enjoy this north facing 1­2 bedroom

home with sleepout. Sunny BBQ cobbled area

!"#$$%&'()*+"$!,(,-&("),./&(0+1)2(3"4+5(,-&(,1.%%(of native birds and listen to the peace!!

Situated on 812m² Te Akau Wharf Rd.

Jump in the boat with one of

the team to view.

ID#RAG21019

AN ABSOLUTE RETREAT

BEACHED AZ! $250,0006+1,-(7)8."$9(0),(!&8,.+"(:.,-($1&),(building platform, (Approx 3950m²).

Views of Mount Karioi and a peek

of the inner harbour.

Conveniently located to local beach,

$1&),(;!-."$(<(!#1;"$2(Subject to title, full consents in place,

services on the boundary

Covenants may apply

ID#RAG21025

NORTH FACING GREAT WATER VIEWS $625,000 Motivated vendor – make an appointment to view any time!

Immaculately presented 3 bedroom home,

*)!,&1(:.,-(&"!#.,&(=%#!(+7;8&()1&)2(>.$-%5(spect Double garage with internal access.

Electric gate to property entrance.

Fully fenced. Great views of the

harbour and wharf.

Situated on

650m².

ID#RAG21058

MILLION DOLLAR VIEWSThis home would be the ideal holiday retreat.

Offering 2 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms,

"),./&(,.*?&1(0++1."$9(!."$%&($)1)$&()"'(!#"(drenched decking to capture one of the best

ocean and inner harbour views in Raglan.

Walk to town, beach and school.

Generous 900m² section.

Prior Auction offers

considered.

ID#RAG21084OPEN HOME

Sunday 2pm24 Norrie Avenue

OPEN HOMESunday 12pm

118 Greenslade Rd

AUCTIO

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MODERN CONTEMPORARY LIVINGWhether you’re looking for a superb holiday

home or an excellent permanent home, you

must view this property! Located at the end of

a cul­de­sac, boarding the Estuary, looking out

to the sea this property offers privacy and sun.

This generous sized home has open plan living,

4 bdrms, 2 bthrms, 2nd lounge and decks facing

north and views. Easy walk to town, parks,

public transport.

ID#RAG21083 OPEN HOMESaturday 1pm

37b Taipari Avenue

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CONTEMPORARY COUNTRY LIVING This contemporary two­storey house has 4

?1*!9()"(+7;8&9(,:+(?),-1++*!(@."8%#'."$(!=)(?),-A9(!&=)1),&(%)#"'159('."."$(1++*(<(%+#"$&(=%#!( '+#?%&( )88&!!( $)1)$&( <( )''.,.+")%(parking bays.

Enjoy the complete privacy of the 1.5 acres

+7("),./&(?#!-9(*),#1&9(=)1B(%.B&($)1'&"!(<(lawns. 15 mins from Raglan,

25 mins from

>)*.%,+"2(ID#RAG21014

OPEN HOMESunday 11am

56c Bush View Drive

AUCTIO

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DELIGHTFUL SPACIOUS FAMILY LIVING You will be impressed by the spaciousness of

this tidy, freshly painted and newly carpeted

3 bedroom home. Featuring large open plan

living area with raking timber ceilings and

=+%.!-&'( 0++1!( )'4)8&",( ,+( :&%%( &C#.==&'(galley style kitchen/dining room. New full

length timber deck is accessed by most rooms

."( ,-&(-+#!&( D(&E8&%%&",( ."'++1F+#,'++1(0+:2 (600m2 section).

ID#RAG21054OPEN HOME

Saturday 11am1a Cross Street

AUCTIO

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23 East Street, Lot 1

Relocater’s Dream

2d Puka Place

25 Seabreeze Way

10 Simon Road

21 Violet Street

5b Waikowhai Place

SECTIONS Register now and get excited

these sections will be someones good luck story!

G.1!,(,.*&(,+(,-&(*)1B&,(."(7+1,5(;/&(5&)1!2 A once in a lifetime chance to purchase.

1141 m² with iconic Raglan Bach and

picturebook setting.

Prior Auction offers

considered.

ID#RAG21082

PICTURE BOOK SETTING

OPEN HOMESaturday 12pm10 Calvert Road

AUCTIO

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NOW

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ED AT

$190

,000

Enter the Auction property address in either YouTube or Google for video.

Saturday 11am – 22b Uenuku Avenue

Saturday 11am – 1a Cross Street

Saturday 12pm – 10 Calvert Road

Saturday 1pm – 37b Taipari Avenue

Saturday 2­3pm – 49b Hills Road

Sunday 12pm ­ 118 Greenslade Rd

Sunday 12pm ­ 8 Te Hutewai Road

Sunday 11am – 22b Uenuku Avenue

Sunday 11am – 56c Bush View Drive

Sunday 11am – 21b Long Street

Sunday 2pm – 24 Norrie Avenue

Sunday 12pm ­ 5 Te Whare Hauroa Place