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Students have a ball

Last Saturday night was loud, it was

crazy, it was the night of Raglan Area

ball and it was incredible. Over 80

people, aged 15 - 18 attended, dressed

together a poker table with the help of

a few eccentric students.

The ball was held in the town hall

didn’t take long for the heels and coats

loose and have fun, to just go nuts.

Sure, cleaning up the next day would

there and having to take down all the

decorations but it’s worth it, right?

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We’re all looking foward to the senior

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Many lend hands to warn of plundering off Raglan coastA hundred pairs of hands stretched across the sand at low tide on Ngarunui Beach last Saturday, making a silent but powerful statement against offshore drilling along our coast.

The local KASM and Greenpeace

supporters were one of six protest

groups around the country who joined

Saturday’s global demonstration Hands

Across the Sands – a movement which

spread soon after BP’s disastrous oil spill

in the Gulf of Mexico two years ago.

“It’s such an important issue,” said

longtime Raglan resident Cynthia Tucker,

one of the many to add her support to a

cause which protest organisers point out

has huge relevance locally.

For Raglan people it’s the “twin

threats” of strip mining the seabed and

deep-sea oil drilling in New Zealand

waters, KASM’s Phil McCabe reminded

those at the beach on Saturday afternoon.

He warned of the “big, greedy eyes” of

Trans-Tasman Resources, a Wellington-

based mining company which has

extensive foreign shareholding and

exclusive rights to minerals in an area

covering 10,000 square kilometres of

our seabed.

application is for an area not directly

off Raglan’s coast, Phil earlier called it

a “precedent-setting” case which if the

permit is granted would make things

much easier for subsequent applications

both by TTR – which wants to extract

four billion tonnes of concentrated iron

ore from South Taranaki to the Kaipara

Harbour – and other foreign-owned

mining companies which have rights

over huge areas of New Zealand waters.

Back in March this year 200 locals

turned out to join KASM’s silent protest

on the one-way Raglan West bridge,

directed at TTR’s visiting representative

Andrew Sommerville.

“KASM is going to need your help

(again),” Phil told Saturday’s protest.

“We need really loud, broad spectrum

opposition to this proposal or it’ll

happen.” Edith Symes

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Fish and chips add

Raglan Wharf may be

Waikato district mayor Allan Sanson, who cut the red ribbon to open the $1.9 million building, was still talking about it long afterwards.“It was great. Fish and

chips out of the newspaper. Even the choice of crumbed

tartare sauce,” he enthused.Ironically the takeaways

came from the restaurant across the road, as Raglan Seafoods has yet to re-

on the dotted line as anchor tenant after its premises went up in smoke along with everything else in the spectacular April 2010 blaze that razed the 1920s wharf building.But this was an occasion

for celebration and Mr Sanson thanked everybody from Raglan Community Board and the local Coastguard to the business community and the mana whenua of Whaingaroa for their support in getting the wharf up and running again. The big-ticket Waikato

District Council project comes at a total cost of

which includes structural reinforcement of the old concrete piles of the wharf itself.Cr Baddeley emphasised at

the opening that the wharf was

and that all the commercial activity there was important to the town.He told of his own “close

connection with this wharf” and about his early working life as a storeman there in the ‘70s when cement ships

the Golden Bay silos.In particular he recalled

the day his car wouldn’t start and he had to run to work and then race up the tallest silo’s internal staircase to change the safety valve after the high

level alarm went off. “I came when the Holm

Shipping Company were

happy about the rebuild in honour of all the people that have worked this wharf. It’s

was longtime Raglan resident Merle Waretini whose late husband Harry worked too as a storeman alongside Clint back in the day. Merle and fellow Ngati Mahanga kuia Eva Jeans-Waitere performed a karanga or welcome call at

Although completion of the wharf project took longer than he’d wanted, Cr Baddeley pointed out it was the structural repairs underneath that slowed things down but that the new building – designed by Beca Infrastructure and built by Livingstone Construction

expected six months. The wharf reinforcing

work – which was undertaken by HEB Structures – was always scheduled by council

be brought forward by a couple of years to accommodate the new building.Raglan Community Board

chairman Rodger Gallagher predicted the wharf would

rest of the community, and was hopeful this would give the town and local economy a boost “because it certainly needs it”. WDC water & facilities

general manager Richard Bax

opening the wharf would now get back to the old buzz – “because that’s what it’s all about, a busy working wharf”.Richard told the Chronicle

there was a lot of interest in the new building’s four remaining tenancies, and just

Raglan Seafoods’ lease which is to take up the two seafront spots available.Raglan Coastguard will

return too to the building with the seventh tenancy.Although it had the same

“footprint” as the old, added Richard, the new space was more useable given council’s opportunity to have the building designed from scratch.Most guests at the

lunchtime function chose to take a complimentary harbour cruise on the Wahinemoe after the event while residents took advantage of the open day that afternoon to look around the

Edith Symes

Councillor Clint Baddeley and Mayor Allan Sanson

It looked an open and shut case when the Waikato District Council issued a media release recently announcing the 18km-long Pipiwharauroa trail up to the Wharauroa plateau – which offers fabulous 360-degree views – would be closed to the public during the lambing season.

That would have kept the track, which is particularly well used by local

mountainbikers, off limits for the whole of August and September.But after council watchdog John

Lawson got on his bike – and on the case – the council has conceded that only the “easement section” or Bridal Veil Falls end of the track has been closed.As John explains it, all anyone wanting

to use the trail need do now is turn left into Plateau Road coming down the hill towards Bridal Veil Falls – and from the top of this road link into the trail. While

it “shorter, more attractive and similar riding” to the closed-off section. A.T.

of the month, it became cluttered upstairs and down with a core group of potters and painters sharing ideas, inspiration and lunch and who every so often also come together here for exhibitions and summer schools. It’s Mountain Dreaming Arts Workshop

and the home-cum-studio too of Susan Flight, an artist and tutor who six years ago returned from living in Queensland with a dream to create a place where people “could do artwork and be creative”. Susan does fairly structured teaching

as well as have a good time during the full-on Sunday workshops. It’s “so wonderful”, she enthuses, to have other people to share art with. And at 75 years young, she insists artists

don’t retire – “they just get wrinkles”.Susan’s been every kind of artist from

drawer and painter to printmaker and

with textile artistry,” proudly proclaims the grandmother of 10.These days she’s a clay artist with more

than a touch of fantasy to her creations which occupy shelves, dressers and tables throughout the one-time shearing shed in Waimaunga Road on the foothills of Mt Karioi.The stereotypical red shed has retained

its rustic appeal in the makeover, with old pens and a sheep race still visible. “I worked at keeping it shed-like,” says Susan.It’s been gutted and rebuilt with

secondhand materials from the dump and a donated kitchen. Susan sleeps in the large open-plan space, surrounded by art and craft, and relishes the expansive environment outside her own doors and windows. “I like space,” she admits.She had the late Amelia Kereopa

come to bless the place before it became

a workshop, believing without a spiritual edge there’s nothing to offer people who want to be creative. So Mountain Dreaming Arts Workshop was born “with its feet in the ground spiritually”, says Susan.The workshop boasts seven kilns – gas

the primitive kind. With its spirituality and facilities it attracts “people from all over, even from the States, but our Raglan crew are the core”.That core group of nine are now gearing

up for another exhibition, their third in six years. It’s entitled ‘Milestones – Journeys in Clay’ and is set to open in late October.Then there’s the annual summer school

to look forward to, which in January this year saw students construct an outside sandcastle kiln which became a fairytale

slowly “dissolving” away.Next January’s school will focus

on clay and glass art, Susan says, when once again the shed-cum-studio will be opened to the great outdoors, a marquee erected on the lawn and three tutors with up to 25 students between them will work simultaneously on art for art’s sake.Susan positively beams at the prospect

of all that creativity going on inside and out. And one of her recent verdigris-glazed works of art on display seems to sum it all

on cloud nine, she says with a smile. Edith Symes

Susan Flight

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Starting from 4pm the Raglan

Sunday Lounge Session is the best

style. Instead of the rootsy yard

sessions you’re all used to in the

summer, they’ve created a whole

new feeling by lounging out the

YOT club, creating a super cosy

atmosphere for the winter.

You can expect a speak easy

environment in the early evening hours

where you can catch up at the bar or

get comfortable on the couches which

are brought in for the night. This is

complimented with $5 drink specials

including the winter favorite called

the ‘Hot Tottie’ and a range of pizzas

also available from the bar courtesy of

Vinnies, starting from $15 for the large

margarita and they’re good..

Local producer/DJ Felix, known

for his cocktail hour on tractor fm

seems to have found himself a regular

spot in the early hours to set the scene

with some vintage lounge and ninja

sounds..

As the night progresses so does the

music, slipping into a dim lit dance-

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Sunday Sessions make a welcome return

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We will be changing from a Four Square to a SuperValue supermarket soon.

We will have a greater range of groceries, with regular instore specials saving you

more each week.

You will still get excellent customer service from the same friendly team in

our new store.

Richard, Shane and team

Jamin-I, Aza B and dj Chimpster, taking you on

a journey of rare grooves, swing, dub-hip hop,

funk and deep house.

The best thing about Sunday Sessions is its

free entry along with free pool and foosball.

So if its just for a quick one after work or

for the whole journey come and celebrate the

community you live in at the Raglan Sunday

Lounge Session.

2nd Sunday of every month in winter from 4pm - 1am.

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RAGLAN JUNIOR SOCCER 04.08.12

5th Kingies Win 7 - 2 Flynn McGregor

6th Stingrays Draw 2 - 2 Cassidy Hanna

6th Penguins Loss By default

7th Dolphins Win 5 - 0 Fox Gill & Caitlin Black

7th Snappers Loss 0 - 1 Chester Opperman

8th Orcas Win 2 - 0 Kuhga Hutt

8th Sharks Win 7 - 1 The Team

9th Manta Rays Win 5 - 0 Bailey Willis

10th Seasnakes Draw 1 - 1 Zach McKenzie

11th Bull Sharks Win 4 - 1 Noah Garside & Cabe Kereopa Hartstone

GRADE RESULT PLAYERS OF THE DAY

RAGLAN JUNIOR RUGBY 04.08.12

6th Black Won 55 - 45 Sam Harris & Riley Hartgill

6th Green N/A Cancelled

7th Won 110 - 70 Jack Thompson & Mahli Gavin-Brightwell

8th Won 65 - 0 Sam Parker & Karepa Mataira

9th Won 30 - 20 Max McNamara, Kora Cooper & Lucy Single

10th Lost 20 - 30 Coby Rooks & Jake Ellison

11th Won 29 - 17 Salvador Cotterill-Nagels & Kyden Waitere

12th Won 22 - 10 Oscar Elliot & Tom Wallace

13th Lost 12 - 30 Tiara Ruawai & Montel Kiel

GRADE RESULT PLAYERS OF THE DAY

Returning to his quaint hometown village after a spell in the big city, Tom (Tom Mitchelson) takes up the position of gardener at a grand stately home, and quickly falls head-over-heels for the new attractive Polish au pair, Anya (Alice Zawadzki).But when it comes to matters of the heart, Tom

needs help. “He likes you, he’s just a slow mover”, the movie’s tagline, reveals Tom’s inability to disclose his feelings in his quest to win the heart of Anya. It takes the village to bring these two together & accelerate their relationship. This feel-good romantic comedy is a story of community spirit at its best.But this is a community effort in more ways

than one. How the movie came about is an interesting tale in itself. Writer and director, Guy Browning, drew together almost the entire village of Kingston Bagpuize in Oxfordshire England, to

an impressive voluntary effort hundreds of locals designed costumes, provided food, hosted the

characters themselves.

enjoyable romantic comedy with a plot based around local village life.

Raglan Old School Arts Centre in Stewart St

Saturday August 18 at 8.00pm and Sunday

August 19 at 4.30pm.

FILM PREVIEW:

Tortoise in Love (PG) 84 min

by Susan Guenther

A trial collection of food waste

for 100 households in Raglan

has been launched this week

by Waikato District Council

contractor Xtreme Waste.

The Raglan households in the trial will have a separate bin for food waste such as meat, dairy and vegetable scraps, which will be processed at the Raglan Recycle Centre and Transfer Station using composting and worm-farming systems. This will create a rich garden fertiliser which is expected to be available for sale to the public later this year.“We’re encouraging the Raglan

households who are involved in this trial to support the Xtreme Waste initiative,” Water and Facilities general manager Richard Bax said.“It’s a great way that the council

and the community can work together to lower the amount of rubbish that

The council will be monitoring the six month trial to see if a permanent organic waste collection service is viable for both Raglan and the wider district.The trial is being funded by the

council, Xtreme Waste and the Waste Minimisation Fund.

Food waste collection trial kicks off

Last week Waikato District

Council (WDC) heard 5 residents

of Whaingaroa tell them that, if

they’re going to expand the area

covered by Raglan Community

Board (RCB), then it should

include Te Uku, Te Mata and all

of the Waitetuna and Cogswell

Valley areas.

As part of its 6 yearly Representation Review WDC had proposed an extension of the RCB area, but excluding those centres.Whaingaroa Environmental

Defence (WED) said that there should also be separate representation on RCB for the town and country areas. WED drew attention to Thames Coromandel, where council is delegating most of its powers to community boards as has been done in Southland and other areas

for some time. Functions delegated elsewhere include Sewage, Reserves,

Transport, Strategic Planning, Economic Development and Bylaws. WED believes that this will be more democratic and waste fewer rates.Mayor Allan Sanson questioned

whether community board areas could be divided with members representing

Ion assured him that was provided for in the Local Government Act. Newcastle Ward councillor, Noel Smith, said he’d spoken to local iwi who welcomed the inclusion of Waitetuna in his ward, rather than Raglan ward.Council will publicise its decisions

on the submissions on 9 August and appeals to the Local Government Commission can be made by 10 September. John Lawson

On Monday the 6th of August

2012 the covers were pulled

off the new Raglan Wharf

building.

opened by the Waikato District Council. This represents the successful completion of rebuilding after the original historic wharf

down in the morning of April 13, 2010. The focus now moves from project delivery to securing suitable tenants for the completed building. Vaughan Heslop, a specialist commercial property agent with Lodge real estate, will handle the marketing of the building for lease. Talking about the building Vaughan commented, “I think it is fantastic that the rebuild has been topical amongst members of the community.

The fact that it has been so

widely discussed shows the value of this property in the heart of the community. This is such an incredible setting with the water providing a unique and beautiful backdrop. It is important we do the marketing well. We are mindful of ensuring that we get the appropriate mix of tenants in the property. If this means it takes a little longer to lease, then we are comfortable with this to ensure ongoing success for the property and the community.” Up to six spaces are available to lease ranging from 34sqm up to 170sqm and tenants may choose an appropriate size or combination of several. Already the property has a large anchor tenant and there have been solid enquires. The zoning

uses and could allow retailers or

operators along with many other industries.

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THURS @ Raglan Community House 10 - 1pm CV Writing Assistance. FREE. All welcome. Appts required. Ph 825 8142.THURS @ THE RAGLAN CLUB. Euchre. All welcome. 6pm.HEALING ROOMS. Sick of being sick? Come to Plunket rooms 1st and 3rd Thurs,11-12pmSUNDAYS @ Te Uku Church, Evening service 7pm.RAGLAN CREATIVE MARKET this Sunday 10am – 2pm at the Old School Arts Centre in Stewart St. New stallholders welcome. Phone 825 0023. MON @ THE RAGLAN CLUB. 500 cards, 1pm. MAINLY MUSIC. Monday & W e d n e s d a y 9.30am@ Te Uku Church.TUES @ Raglan Club -- Texas Hold’em 6.30pm. W E D N E S D A Y S @ BLACKSAND CAFÉ. Knitting Circle from 9.30am. Beginners welcome.

R A G L A N R A M B L E R S W E D N E S D A Y 15 AUG: Raglan Ramblers 9am from Wainui Rd car

station - Nikau Palm walk – about 9km along the stream on the lower slopes of Pirongia to see the tallest kahikatea and squeeze through a short cave – bring torch and lunch.WED @ Raglan Club, Fun Quiz 6:45pmFREE GARDEN WASTE drop-off at Raglan Recycle Centre for the month of August.

Courses, classes & workshopsMEN’S GROUP/MANA TANE Being a Man, Being a Dad. This Sat 11th (2-9:30pm) /Sun 12th (9:30-4:30). 94 Riria Kereopa Memorial Drive.Practical advice, hands-on activities. Koha/shared kai. Nau mai, haere mai - All welcome. ph André 825-8978 / 021902423. [email protected]

ZUMBA! @ Te Uku hall Monday 9.30am, Wednesday 6.30pm - ring/txt Sarah T for more info 825 55844 or 0272106784. RAISING BOYS W O R K S H O P , Monday August 13th 6:30pm - 9pm. Old School Arts Centre, $30 couple/ $20 solo.MEDIC FIRST AID CLASSES.

Ph 027 231 8805.

FRI 10 AUG @ YOT Club, THE HAND, Original music and rock covers, from 9pm - $5.SAT 11th AUG @ YOT Club, SOLA ROSA Low & Behold, High & Beyond Tour, Tickets $22.50 from undertheradar, $30 on door.

SUN 12 AUG @ YOT Club, RAGLAN SUNDAY SESSIONS - Lounge Style , cosy atmosphere and warm beats. Free from 4pm, $5 drink specials.

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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

Friday 21st September. If you have already registered your

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

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Wanted 3 CARS SUITABLE for Raglan Fire Brigade Accident & Rescue Exercise, ph Frank, 0272772611.

Services OfferedCHIMNEY CLEANING $75 - ph Al: 825 7575.SEWING WORK WANTED, anything considered, ph 825 7529.E X P E R I E N C E D ENGLISH TEACHER available for tutoring of NCEA levels 1, 2 and 3. 021 473 303.

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Lost6 MONTHS OLD cat, comes to the name NAMI, green collar with bell, tabby/tiger striped, Government Rd area, 021 209 5040.KAYLEE?? regarding PIANO, please call me 027 403 8813, LOST YOUR NUMBER.

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OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR - FULL TIME

We require an experienced administrator for an exciting role

in our Raglan-based business. We are a manufacturer of

aerospace components and export around the world. The

successful applicant will have 3-5 years administration expe-

rience, excellent multi-tasking abilities and enjoy a fast-paced

environment. You must have excellent customer service and

communication skills. The role includes customer service and

sales administration, some accounts, GST and HR. We are

looking for a happy motivated person with excellent people

skills and a positive outlook.

It is important you have advanced Microsoft Excel and Word

skills. It would be brilliant if you are experienced with Xero and

Crystal Payroll.

This is a full time position, Monday to Friday. We provide a

competitive remuneration package and supportive, fun, team

environment.

Please phone 07 825 8811 in the first instance and ask

for Linda, Rob or Hugh. Email CV and covering letter to:

[email protected]

RAGLAN RESTORATION

Decks, fences, doors, rotting weatherboards, easing

windows, small additions, alterations, etc.

Specialising in the smaller jobsGOOD REFS

GREAT RATES

Ph Jason: 022 635 [email protected]

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Public Notices

On 31 July 2012 the Waikato District Council considered the submissions received on its initial proposal regarding the representation arrangements for the Council and its constituent community boards to apply for the local elections to be held on 12 October 2013.

The Council received 34 submissions on its initial representation arrangements proposal. The key themes are outlined as follows:

21 submissions received from Raglan and surrounding areas:

One submission sought the establishment of ten Community Boards to represent each ward, with an additional six Councillors to be elected at large.Three submissions sought a subdivision of the Community Board boundary an increase in the number of Community Board members and the extension of the Raglan Ward and Community Board boundary.Thirteen submitters sought an extension of the Raglan and Community Board Boundary and an increase in the number of Community Board members.Three submissions sought an extension of the Raglan Ward and Raglan Community Board boundary.The remaining submission supported the Raglan Ward boundary in the initial proposal and an extension of the Raglan Community Board boundary.

11 submissions received from Onewhero-Tuakau area

One submission sought the extension of the Onewhero-Tuakau Community Board (OTCB) boundary to include the whole of the proposed Awaroa ki Tuakau ward, to incorporate the southern part of the existing OTCB area into the Huntly Community Board area and a further reduction in Council member representation. The request to alter the southern boundary was subsequently withdrawn at the hearing by the submitter.One submission sought an increase in representation to service future growth in the Tuakau area and to incorporate Port Waikato into the proposed Awaroa ki Tuakau ward.One submission sought to amalgamate the existing Onewhero and Awaroa Ki Tuakau wards.A further eight submissions sought to amalgamate the existing Onewhero and Awaroa Ki Tuakau wards to better refl ect the communities of interest, reduce the number of wards and sought the inclusion of multi-Councillor wards.

Two submissions received fromNgaruawahia area

Both submissions sought to disband the Taupiri Community Board and merge with Ngaruawahia Community Board making provision for separate representation for Taupiri and Horotiu.One submission sought to:

Extend the Ngaruawahia Community Board 1. boundary to incorporate communities of interest that affi liate to Ngaruawahia Ward (e.g. River and Drivers Roads).

Extend the Ngaruawahia Ward boundary to 2. incorporate Waikeri Marae.

Decision

Having considered all of the submissions the Council resolved to adopt its initial proposal as the Council’s fi nal proposal, subject to the following amendment:

The existing Raglan Ward boundary is extended to incorporate the area along the Raglan deviation.

The Council considers that the boundary changes are appropriate for the following reasons:

The revised Raglan Ward boundary better refl ects the communities of interest for surrounding areas with Raglan.Inclusion of the Raglan deviation in the Raglan Ward is a physical barrier that better defi nes the area.

The Council rejected the other matters raised in submissions for the following reasons:

Raglan Community Board BoundaryThe council considered that extending the Raglan Community Board boundary would dilute the role of the Ward Councillor in the rural area and that the concerns of submitters were best dealt with outside the representation review process (through a review of delegations, for example).

Subdivision of the Raglan Community BoardThis related predominantly to further extension of the Community Board boundary and as this was not planned to proceed, the need for subdivision was no longer valid.

Increased representation at the Community Board level

This request related predominantly to further expansion of the Community Board boundary and as this was not planned to proceed, the reason for increased Community Board representation was no longer valid.

Taupiri Community BoardRepresentation of Taupiri could not be adequately achieved through extending the Ngaruawahia Community Board boundary and undertaking a logical subdivision.The council is also aware that the proposal was not supported by the Taupiri Community Board.

Extend the Ngaruawahia Community Board Boundary

The council did not consider that the submission on this matter was representative of the community views.The council considered that the matter could best be considered during the preparation of a Structure Plan for the area during 2013.

Extend the Ngaruawahia Ward BoundaryThe position around the community of interest for Waikeri Marae was unclear and the council considered that this matter could best be considered during the preparation of a structure plan for the area during 2013.

Onewhero-Tuakau Community BoardThe council did not support extending the community board boundary as the submitter did not provide evidence that residents in the area support this approach. The council received no submissions from residents in the area on this matter.Amalgamate the Existing Onewhero and Awaroa ki Tuakau WardsThe council considered that the Waikato River was a logical geographical boundary that separated the two areas.Amalgamating the two existing wards would require re-drafting of the remaining ward structure and this has not been consulted on with the public.

Incorporate Port Waikato in the Awaroa ki Tuakau Ward

The council considered that the Waikato River was a logical geographical boundary that separated Port Waikato from the Awaroa ki Tuakau Ward.The proposed change did not comply with the fair representation requirements of the Local Electoral Act.

Additional Council RepresentationMost submissions did not support additional Council representation.The council did not support Councillors being elected at large as this was supported by only one submitter.

Reduction in Council RepresentationOnly one submission proposed a reduction in the number of councillors outlined in the initial proposal. This submission did not provide evidence to convince the council this would result in better representation for the community. The vast size of the district and the range of options previously considered convinced the council to retain the same number of councillors as the initial proposal.

Proposal for fewer wards with multiple CouncillorsThe nature of the District is such that the council was unable to identify an option that addressed communities of interest, fair representation for the rural community and effective representation for all within a smaller number of wards.

Appeals and objections

Any person who made a submission on the Council’s initial proposal may lodge an appeal against the Council’s decision. An appeal must relate to the matters raised in that person’s submission.

Any person who objects to the fi nal proposal may lodge an objection to the Council’s fi nal proposal. Any objection must identify the matters to which the objection relates.

Appeals and objections must be made in writing.

Appeals and objections are to be forwarded to the Corporate Planner Waikato District Council, 15 Galileo Street, Ngaruawahia, Private Bag 544, fax 07 8248091, or email [email protected] must be received by the Council no later than Friday 7 September 2012.

Any queries regarding the Council’s decision should be directed to the Corporate Planner by phone 07 8245770 or email [email protected]

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0800 492 452www.waikatodistrict.govt.nz

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OPEN HOMES this weekend 11th & 12th AugustSaturday 11am – 20 Upper Bow St

Saturday 12pm – 55 Wainui Rd

Saturday 1pm – 10b Wainamu Rd

Saturday 2pm – 16 Lily St

Saturday 2pm – 35a Government Rd

Sunday 11am – 21b Long St

Sunday 11am – 15d Glentui Lane

Sunday 12pm – 55 Wainui Rd

Sunday 1pm – 35 Opotoru Rd

RAGLAN BACH $268,000This sun-drenched, light and bright two bedroom home is a great little starter or solid investment. Freshly painted inside and out with modern colours, fully insulated and with a great new deck for that summer living and entertainment. Such a central location, Cox’s Bay just around the corner for swimming, bus stop up the road and an easy walk to town. This home is a smart

investors. Don’t wait, secure this property today. 1/2 share in 1070m2.

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INVEST A LITTLE INTO LIFESTYLE $429,000A warm and welcoming 3 double bedroom, character, family home featuring a spacious kitchen, woodburner and dual exchange unit, large living area, garage with workshop area. Well presented grounds with vege garden. All with the added bonus of a titled share in a large tennis court and swimming pool complex. Enjoy living peacefully and rurally and being only 20 minutes to Hamilton and 20 minutes to the Raglan beaches and cafes. The very best of all worlds. Treat your family! Situated on 7644m2.ID#RAG20949

COUNTRYLIVING AT IT’S BEST – WAITEUNA VALLEY $545,000 20 minutes to Hamilton, 15 minutes to Raglan. Enjoy the best of all worlds. This 3 bedroom home features a rumpus/family room, spacious lounge and dining. Situated on 1.3 hectares, well planted, ideal for the pony, plus established orchard. Double car port and 2 bay shed/workshop. Great vegetable and herb garden established in raised plots. Great stream meanders the property borders. Located close to local school, bus route to Hamilton (20 minutes drive) and 15 minutes back to Raglan.

ID#RAG21097

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.ID#RAG21184

OPEN HOMESaturday 11am

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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 living that

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.ID#RAG21137

OPEN HOMESaturday 2pm

16 Lily Street

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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#RAG21141OPEN HOME

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RAGLAN SECTION AUCTIONS!!

You Can!!! Afford Land in Raglan

10 Simon Rd 1547m2 (approx.) ID#RAG211895b Waikowhai Place 1034m2 (approx.)

ID#RAG21190A great opportunity to enter the market and reap the rewards. Land bank or build your new home. Be a bidder at the Auction!Prior Auction offers considered.Make an appointment to view these sections anytime!

AUCTION17.8.12

1950’s CHARACTER DO-UP

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

laundry possible 3rd bedroom. Huge potential with this property, don’t miss this opportunity. Prior Auction offers considered.

ID#RAG21194

A WORLD OF YOUR OWN $420,000 An extremely classy home, offering 2 bedrooms – modern décor

landscaped grounds as well as a 1/5 share in ornamental lake with boardwalk – beautifully planted. A secluded retreat, with only the birdlife to disturb you.Just a short stroll to the harbour and Moonlight Bay. Nothing but impressive.

ID#RAG20845

PRIME PROPERTY / PRIME LOCATION If intimate close-up harbour views are important and location everything, this

living, 2 double bedrooms, 1 single bedroom, 1 bathroom, plus single garage. Perfectly comfortable as is yet with room to add your own touch

this 878m2 site with spacious garden at the rear. Great location, within a quick stroll to Raglan amenities. Prior Auction offers considered.ID#RAG21180

OPEN HOMESunday 1pm

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FIRST STEP ON THE PROPERTY MARKET

home buyer or rental investment* Two bedrooms plus an extra downstairs room* Single garage with electric garage door opener* Enjoy views of Mt Karioi* Safe - fully fenced sectionPrior Auction offers considered. View today!!

ID#RAG21179OPEN HOME

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