RAGLAN Chronicle 1 Raglan Real Estate Ltd Licenced (REAA 2008) Sitting proudly on an elevated site and capturing all day sun, this 3 bedroom Classic Raglan Bach has so much to offer. Situated on 1012m2 in a prime location, walking distance to town, harbour and school. Spectacular views of the ocean, har- bour & township. At this price you won’t buy better! What a perfect spot to watch Raglan life drift on by ......... ID#RAG21735 Michelle O’Byrne 021 889 448 Stephen O’Byrne 027 205 4073 Ray White Office, 21 Bow St Raglan ph: 07 825 8669. IT’S ALL ABOUT LOCATION & VIEWS $359,000 - 12 NORRIE AVE OPEN HOME: Saturday 12pm CHRONICLE THE RAGLAN EST. 1903 Whaingaroa news for you weekly 27 th March 2014 - Issue #386 p8 Hollie Smith p5 New cookbooks p11 What’s on Local Business Serving Raglan District Since 1996 Departing Returning/Arriving Morning: 8.00am 11.00am Afternoon: 1.30pm 4.30pm TRUCK & VAN DELIVERIES NEW SERVICES! - VAN DELIVERIES
AUCTION Fri 3rd February 2012 - 6pm Ray White Office, 21 Bow St, Raglan
MAKE ME YOUR OWN – I’M RATHER SPECIAL!!Four double bedroom home on 625m²Two large living areas, 2 ½ bathroomsFantastic designer kitchen, entertainer’s oven Large family area flows out to sunny deck or alfresco dining Glorious Mtn views, magnificent sunsets & a glimpse of the harbour.Prior Auction offers considered.
ID#RAG20886OPEN HOME
Sunday 1pm1 Seabreeze Way
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY• 2 Storey House In 2 Legal Flats• 2 Brm Flat Upstairs / 3 Brm Flat Downstairs• Panoramic Harbour & Mountain Views• 2 Acre + Lifestyle Block – Prime Location• Single Garage & Storage Shed Prior Auction offers considered.
ID#RAG20952OPEN HOME
Saturday 12pm335 Wainui Road
OCEAN RETREAT BUSH BABYA slice of Raglan’s best real estate nestled into native bush surrounds near Whale Bay. Master bedroom has its own private decking and huge views. 2nd room/ storage/ laundry/ studio. Open plan living with cosy wood burner with wet back & sun drenched decking enjoying gorgeous ocean and bush views. Hide away, holiday ambiance. Situated on 1258m².ID#RAG20965
OPEN HOMESunday 1pm
150 Whaanga Road
TOP SHELF PROPERTY Fabulous family living / Easy care garden 3 dble brms + office, entertainers kitchenSun drenched open plan living & decksLarge paved entertainment area Double garaging with internal access Prior Auction offers considered
RAG#20923OPEN HOME
Saturday 1pm23a Violet Street
STEP INTO THE MARKET Stylishly redecorated this tidy little home has all you need. With two bedrooms inside the house and an additional room outside you will enjoy the open plan living and fully fenced section. Relax on the lovely decking while enjoying the easy care section.Ideal opportunity for you to enter the fast-growing market in Raglan!Prior Auction offers considered.ID#RAG20964
OPEN HOMESaturday 1pm6 Violet Street
SIZE IS NOT A PROBLEM 4 bedroom home with endless optionsWonderful family homeModern new kitchen Large double garaging and workshop Large shade houses with irrigation throughout 1212m² of landPrior Auction offers considered.ID#RAG20907 OPEN HOME
Saturday 2pm55 Government Road
WOODEN IT BE NICEThis 3 bedroom weatherboard home has many great features: Double garaging2 bedrooms with ensuite + family bathroomNative timber flooringPrivate off road locationJust a walk to the beach, on the bus route.Wonderful family home/ investment/ rental (Currently rented $300/wk)Prior Auction offers considered.
ID#RAG20963OPEN HOME
Saturday 1pm10 Violet Street
TOO GOOD TO MISS! • 2 homes on 1 freehold title2 houses, 2 incomes – 2 two bedroom housesIncome opportunity hereSuperbly located – sea views, easy walk to town and harbourIdeal accommodation investment – live in one, rent out the other!Prior Auction offers considered.
ID#RAG20933OPEN HOME
Sunday 2pm16 Stewart Street
NEW BEGINNINGSSolid brick 3 brm family home in rural setting Office & rumpus, single garage, internal accessPlumbed shed (potential ancillary unit), well planted garden3973m² fenced & ready for a new family Prior Auction offers considered.ID#RAG20938
OPEN HOMESaturday 11am
297 Te Papatapu Road
WATER & MOUNTAIN Located close to town & beach. This is a 2 bedroom immaculate home, fully lockable garage with power. Elevated and sunny, only minutes to the nearest beach & town centre. The house has polished timber flooring, is fully insulated, newly roofed, newly painted and has a newly decked spa pool area. The easy care, fully fenced section will make this home a pleasure to live in. Prior Auction offers considered.
ID#RAG20968OPEN HOME
Sunday 1pm19 Manukau Road
Phone now for an appointment to view 448 Wainui Road
RAGLAN RUSTIC REAL ESTATEBoard and batten rustic house plus a separate large barn with adjoining carport - ideal as a workshop/ studio.The main house has one large bedroom which could be converted into two; plus one single bedroom/ office area. Huge potential for improvement.7253m² sectionEstablished orchard and extensively planted.Listen to the sound of the surf - Very close access to beach and surf, only minutes to Raglan town.Prior Auction Offers considered. Phone now for an appointment to view.ID#RAG20984
AUCTION THIS SATURDAY!! 5 o’clock Saturday 21st January, Ray White Office. Be There!!!
AUCTION Fri 3rd February 2012 - 6pm Ray White Office, 21 Bow St, Raglan
MAKE ME YOUR OWN – I’M RATHER SPECIAL!!Four double bedroom home on 625m²Two large living areas, 2 ½ bathroomsFantastic designer kitchen, entertainer’s oven Large family area flows out to sunny deck or alfresco dining Glorious Mtn views, magnificent sunsets & a glimpse of the harbour.Prior Auction offers considered.
ID#RAG20886OPEN HOME
Sunday 1pm1 Seabreeze Way
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY• 2 Storey House In 2 Legal Flats• 2 Brm Flat Upstairs / 3 Brm Flat Downstairs• Panoramic Harbour & Mountain Views• 2 Acre + Lifestyle Block – Prime Location• Single Garage & Storage Shed Prior Auction offers considered.
ID#RAG20952OPEN HOME
Saturday 12pm335 Wainui Road
OCEAN RETREAT BUSH BABYA slice of Raglan’s best real estate nestled into native bush surrounds near Whale Bay. Master bedroom has its own private decking and huge views. 2nd room/ storage/ laundry/ studio. Open plan living with cosy wood burner with wet back & sun drenched decking enjoying gorgeous ocean and bush views. Hide away, holiday ambiance. Situated on 1258m².ID#RAG20965
OPEN HOMESunday 1pm
150 Whaanga Road
TOP SHELF PROPERTY Fabulous family living / Easy care garden 3 dble brms + office, entertainers kitchenSun drenched open plan living & decksLarge paved entertainment area Double garaging with internal access Prior Auction offers considered
RAG#20923OPEN HOME
Saturday 1pm23a Violet Street
STEP INTO THE MARKET Stylishly redecorated this tidy little home has all you need. With two bedrooms inside the house and an additional room outside you will enjoy the open plan living and fully fenced section. Relax on the lovely decking while enjoying the easy care section.Ideal opportunity for you to enter the fast-growing market in Raglan!Prior Auction offers considered.ID#RAG20964
OPEN HOMESaturday 1pm6 Violet Street
SIZE IS NOT A PROBLEM 4 bedroom home with endless optionsWonderful family homeModern new kitchen Large double garaging and workshop Large shade houses with irrigation throughout 1212m² of landPrior Auction offers considered.ID#RAG20907 OPEN HOME
Saturday 2pm55 Government Road
WOODEN IT BE NICEThis 3 bedroom weatherboard home has many great features: Double garaging2 bedrooms with ensuite + family bathroomNative timber flooringPrivate off road locationJust a walk to the beach, on the bus route.Wonderful family home/ investment/ rental (Currently rented $300/wk)Prior Auction offers considered.
ID#RAG20963OPEN HOME
Saturday 1pm10 Violet Street
TOO GOOD TO MISS! • 2 homes on 1 freehold title2 houses, 2 incomes – 2 two bedroom housesIncome opportunity hereSuperbly located – sea views, easy walk to town and harbourIdeal accommodation investment – live in one, rent out the other!Prior Auction offers considered.
ID#RAG20933OPEN HOME
Sunday 2pm16 Stewart Street
NEW BEGINNINGSSolid brick 3 brm family home in rural setting Office & rumpus, single garage, internal accessPlumbed shed (potential ancillary unit), well planted garden3973m² fenced & ready for a new family Prior Auction offers considered.ID#RAG20938
OPEN HOMESaturday 11am
297 Te Papatapu Road
WATER & MOUNTAIN Located close to town & beach. This is a 2 bedroom immaculate home, fully lockable garage with power. Elevated and sunny, only minutes to the nearest beach & town centre. The house has polished timber flooring, is fully insulated, newly roofed, newly painted and has a newly decked spa pool area. The easy care, fully fenced section will make this home a pleasure to live in. Prior Auction offers considered.
ID#RAG20968OPEN HOME
Sunday 1pm19 Manukau Road
Phone now for an appointment to view 448 Wainui Road
RAGLAN RUSTIC REAL ESTATEBoard and batten rustic house plus a separate large barn with adjoining carport - ideal as a workshop/ studio.The main house has one large bedroom which could be converted into two; plus one single bedroom/ office area. Huge potential for improvement.7253m² sectionEstablished orchard and extensively planted.Listen to the sound of the surf - Very close access to beach and surf, only minutes to Raglan town.Prior Auction Offers considered. Phone now for an appointment to view.ID#RAG20984
AUCTION THIS SATURDAY!! 5 o’clock Saturday 21st January, Ray White Office. Be There!!!
Open Homes Saturday 2pm
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Sunday 2pm - 69d Otonga Valley Rd
FINAL NOTICE
Sitting proudly on an elevated site and capturing all day sun, this 3 bedroom Classic Raglan Bach has so much to offer. Situated on 1012m2 in a prime location, walking distance to town, harbour and school. Spectacular views of the ocean, har-bour & township. At this price you won’t buy better!What a perfect spot to watch Raglan life drift on by.........
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Ask the Artist:A series of Q & A’s with our local creative talent
This week we talk to photographer Stuart Mackenzie of Palm Prints.
Describe your practice?Experimental landscape, buildings,
people, surreal and satirical.What are you working on at the
moment? iPhoneography with the Hipstamatic
app which is producing some very interesting images.
Are you from an artistic family?My father was an amateur photographer
and had a darkroom and my mother dabbled with paint but “art” was never discussed at the dinner table and was never seriously considered as a vocation. Dad ran a large confectionary factory while Mum looked after us three boys, worked part-time, and sang contralto with the Glasgow Phoenix Choir.
When did you decide to pursue a creative career?
After seeing “The Americans” book by Robert Frank, which showed profound symbols of American Culture in the late 1950’s. Also Tony Ray-Jones superb photographs of English Culture from the late 1960’s to early 1970’s.
Who are you influenced by?What I see and experience in the world.The best piece of advice you ever got?Don’t listen to advice.If money were no object what frivilous
non essential would you buy for yourself?Being Scottish it would have to be
essential, like a helicopter.
Who was your favorite teacher growing up and why?
Two English teachers at Secondary School for their love and passion for the subject.
Best and worst thing about being an artist?
The best thing is the freedom to do what I like. The worst thing is getting people to understand the process, message and monetary value of art photography. Few people can live off their personal art so I’m fortunate that the business I run (Palm Prints) with my partner Jane Galloway is still creative and our work is seen widely through greeting cards, calendars, and digital fine art prints. I also do some commercial photography assignments e.g. industrial, corporate, architecture, and editorial for magazines.
What would you be if you weren’t a photographer?
An archaeologist. When I was about fifteen I found it incredibly interesting when a section of the Antonine Roman Wall was excavated near our house in Glasgow. The wall was built in 142 AD to hold back the Caledonians, the indigenous people of Scotland.
Your best traveling experience?Going round the South Island
photographing for Live Wires New Zealand, a greeting card and calendar company. Fiordland is absolutely stunning.
Where can we see your work?Palm Prints Studio or online at www.
stuartmackenzie.photoshelter.com
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Illegal dumping at Te Uku proving hard to overcome
Te Uku’s rural bins for rubbish and recycling are overflowing – and while it’s great to see the
small community just 10 minutes east of Raglan using this facility, says Xtreme Zero Waste co-manager Rick Thorpe, a “small percentage” of people are still illegally dumping household items there.
An old washing machine appeared last Monday morning, concerned resident Jacquiline Kay told the Chronicle. Other days she’s seen old TVs, car parts, furniture, black rubbish bags, unsorted recycling, fish offal and broken glass.
“Every week I stop by and talk to the workers cleaning up the mess … I feel for these guys,” she added.
It’s an ongoing problem, Rick confirms, and it comes in waves. “We talk to people and inform them and it improves for a while.”
But Xtreme’s twice-weekly pick-up from the area behind Te Uku Store is hardly keeping pace, he admits, despite a recent increase in “containment”. The capacity at Te Uku is now almost double that of nearby Te Mata’s rural bins which are noticeably neater.
Those bins however are in a very obvious place in front of the school
grounds, Rick reckons, whereas Te Uku’s are just off SH23 in Okete Road and less visible. “People from outside of Raglan are taking the opportunity to whip around the back of Te Uku and deposit their waste,” he believes.
In fact one Xtreme worker recently intercepted a woman from Te Pahu who had driven to Te Uku to dump a trailer-load of rubbish.
“We’ve tried better signage (on site) and do occasional articles, in the Chronicle and in school magazines,” says Rick of attempts to get the message through to that minority.
But a recently installed surveillance camera might be Xtreme’s best weapon yet. The first lens though was too small to pick up vehicles’ registration numbers, Rick explains, and while the second lens got a good image of the regos it didn’t have enough distance to show the actual activity which leads to prosecutions.
“The third lens is hopefully the right size.”
Meantime the camera’s captured other interesting images, says Rick, which show very different behaviours. Some people just drop their rubbish and recycling off in a willy-nilly way while others separate it into the appropriate bins.
Then there are “great, really amazing, cool, super-supportive” members of the
community who not only do the right thing with their own waste but pick up and sort the mess others have left.
Rick is hopeful that with perseverance Xtreme Zero Waste can get everyone to respect the system in place, dumping only recyclables and the blue pre-paid rubbish bags – available around the corner at Te Uku Store – not unsightly household items which take extra effort to shift. Edith Symes
Waikato District Council this week commended Xtreme Waste’s discouragement of illegal rubbish dumping.
“We have found consistently using a variety of enforcement awareness methods – for example warning letters, signage, general advertising – can be a deterrent for potential offenders and we certainly support any additional actions including the installation of cameras by Xtreme Waste.”
Council staff said their best opportunity to prosecute offenders is when they have physical evidence and an eyewitness, and asked for the community’s help in identifying anyone seen illegally dumping rubbish.
WDC advised residents to call 0800 492 452 and report offenders.
Double international exposure beckons for young rugby whizz
A quandary facing talented young Raglan rugby player Josef Meek – whether to gain
overseas experience at 15-a-side or touch rugby – has been nicely solved. He’s going to do both.
For weeks the 1.69 metre-tall, 68 kilogram teen had been tossing up whether he should play for a Hamilton Boys High School under 16 team at a tournament in Australia come August or for the national under 17 touch team – again across the ditch – in September.
But then last Friday he also got selected for the Hamilton Boys High School team to go to a worlds 1st XV secondary schools tournament in Japan next month – and that means he can play offshore in both forms of the game after all.
While the 16-year-old has to forgo the August 15-a-side tournament, he told the Chronicle he was “pretty stoked” at the outcome, particularly as he was “kind of on the borderline” for selection in his high school team for Japan.
“We had the trials two weeks ago, then they named an extended squad and we had more trials before the announcement of the team,” said Joe, who plays halfback.
Joe, who’s into his fourth year at Boys High and is now a year 12 student, is part of a 28-strong playing squad which will fly out to Japan in the second week of the April school holidays. The squad, accompanied by managers and coaches, will be away for 18 days.
Hamilton Boys High 1st XVs have built up a fearsome reputation at both national and international levels and to represent the school at a world tournament is a big achievement.
With so much training to fit in morning and afternoon, Joe has gone boarding at the school this year rather than continuing to commute over the 'divvy' with his dad Chris. He has rugby training from 6 to 7.30 or 8 each weekday morning, then it’s back to the hostel for breakfast before classes start. It’s a similar story after school, with regular training from 3.30 to 5ish.
Joe said he was enjoying boarding. “It’s real good, real fun.
“I wasn’t so familiar with things at first, but after a couple of days it was all sweet.”
Joe – who cut his teeth playing junior rugby for Raglan from about the age of 5 and had his first taste of touch rugby in a Waikato under 11s team – goes to the Gold
Coast in September for about 12 days to represent New Zealand in touch.
New Zealand is fielding a team in each age division, where they’ll be up against Australian state sides. Edith Symes
Josef is looking for sponsorship for his NZ touch team so if you or your business can support him please phone 825 7256.
Josef Meek is off to Japan in April.
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Labour’s choice to contest seatsuggests win a distant prospect
Young Kiwi bowler takes on Australia
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Don’t expect you’ll have any better odds of running into your
local MP in the street in the highly unlikely event the Labour candidate were to win the Taranaki-King Country seat in September’s general election.
For years now Raglan’s been represented in Parliament by a National MP who – if the website nz.distancescalc.com is an accurate guide – lives 329kms, or a four hour and five minute drive away, near Opunake.
But the newly announced Labour candidate for what looks a sure bet to remain a safe National seat lives even further south, a 471km or five hour and 39 minute drive away at Otaki on the Kapiti Coast.
Penny Gaylor’s an Otaki ward district councillor hellbent on reviving the local Kapiti economy, restoring the area’s natural environment and fixing its youth problem, and it seems that from its choice of a rank outsider Labour gives itself no chance in Taranaki-King Country whoever replaces
retiring MP Shane Ardern.Arden squeaked into the seat
in a 1988 by-election forced by Jim Bolger’s appointment as New Zealand’s ambassador to the United States, but in the last three general elections has attracted roughly two out of every three votes cast as the electorate – in Wikipedia’s words – has “reverted to form”.
The Te Kiri (that’s near Opunake) farmer may have shown himself to be out of touch with Raglan’s depth of feeling on deep-sea oil drilling and sand mining but that’s of little political consequence because Raglan sits largely unnoticed on the northern frontier of a vast, mostly rural electorate. Final electoral boundaries to be published on April 17 aren’t expected to change things.
Labour put up a relatively high-profile rival in former Cabinet minister Rick Barker last time around, but he was consigned to political oblivion after taking the party backwards by picking up just 18.3 per cent of the Taranaki-King Country electorate vote. Remarkably, Barker was outpolled
in the Raglan area by youthful Greens candidate Robert Moore, who picked up almost 28 percent of the 1486 votes cast locally.
Moore has now been reconfirmed as the party’s candidate and local interest will centre on whether the Greens are able to make further gains over Labour. The party’s profile locally has been helped along in recent times by a series of public meetings with visiting Green MPs as guest speakers. The latest only last Sunday when Kevin Hague outlined a “Greenprint for health” at the Raglan Bowling Club (see separate story below).
Meanwhile Ardern’s successor as National candidate should be revealed in only a week or so.
The party’s electorate chair, Harry Bayliss, told the Chronicle on Monday the electorate committee was midway through the process of selecting their replacement.
“We are holding a series of meet-the-candidates meetings throughout the electorate and delegates will make their final selection in early April,” he said.
Alan Thorley
It has been a big week for Raglan bowler Ashleigh Jeffcoat who
has just returned from her first international bowling stint in Melbourne as part of the NZ Junior Bowling Squad.
The trip caps off an amazing couple of seasons in the sport which has seen the 15 year old take out many top local and regional titles, gaining the attention of the New Zealand selectors in the process.
“It was great to go away with the NZ team because the Black Jacks were part of the squad and I got to watch them play and they watched us as well. Val Smith was my ‘buddy’ and after my first day, which was really tough she gave me some good advice.”
That advice was all about a memory Val had when she first played for New Zealand in a singles game and lost 21 – 1 to her Australian counterpart.
“She picked herself up on day two and came out and won her next match
21 – 16, so that’s what I tried to do. Moral of the story is that when you’ve had a bad day you refocus again on playing the best you can and things just get better.”
One of the big differences Ashleigh discovered between playing here and in Australia is the pace of the green. The Raglan green is ‘tuned’ to run at a comfortable and competitive speed of 16 to 17 seconds. In Australia the greens were considerably slower so the biggest challenge for the NZ contingent initially was to adjust the weight at which they delivered their bowls. Ashleigh says it took her until the last day of competition to really feel she had mastered the Australian speed.
For the aspiring young bowler, having the chance to watch how the world-class Black Jacks played their shots was a real highlight.
“I learnt so much watching how as a team they built up the bowls around the jack. Watching the masters play is an amazing experience.”
Sue Russell
Ashleigh Jeffcoat with (L to R) Chris Lourie (Raglan Club's new manager)Barry Dalbeth (the Club's President) and Terry Green (Ashleigh's coach).
Green MP and former West Coast DHB CEO, Kevin Hague, had an audience of 13 at the Bowling Club last Sunday. His visit was part of his Green Party Health Tour, explaining Green policy.
Kevin drew attention to the vision of Michael Joseph Savage, first Labour Prime Minister and founder of the health service. He said it was very similar to the Green aim of a fee-free, universal, prevention-based health service.
Kevin contrasted the government attitude to roads and health. Although traffic levels are falling, and now below 2001 levels, the government is spending $3,000m a year on new roads. However, an ageing population and diabetes epidemic are escalating
health needs, but health spending is not keeping pace. Kevin estimated it needed an extra $200m a year.
In particular, the $60 million a year spent on diabetes prevention nowhere near reflects costs that are already more than 10 times that amount, with more to come, as diabetes prevalence is growing rapidly.
Waikato District Health Board was under particular strain. A letter last year said 376 patients were denied surgery and sent back to their GPs. A Waikato Times headline last month was “Red alert over Waikato DHB's health targets”.
Kevin wants to end inequalities in health provision. He cited a study showing that Maori patients were less likely to be prescribed drugs than other patients with comparable health.
A national conversation about what values and hence what services we ought to prioritise was Kevin's solution to decisions on health spending.
Another key policy point he highlighted was that health graduates should be guaranteed a job. He said that recruitment often didn't mesh with graduation, so that shortages could arise as graduates instead found jobs abroad.
During question time the threat of the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement to Pharmac was raised. Kevin responded that although the government had spoken strongly for the body which gives us the cheapest medicines in the western world, they were keeping negotiations secret and the only reason for that must be that they know they wouldn't be popular.
John Lawson
Green MP talks health policy
RAGLAN Chronicle 5
Animal Health ColumnFor Raglan People + their Pets
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Aaron offering locals a tasteof the treats in his new book
Pink Fun Run and Walk well supportedAfter my first attempt in
2013 and being asked by so many people if I would do it again… 2014 has seen another successful Pink Fun Run/Walk around the 3 Bridges in support of the Waikato Breast Cancer Trust. There were plenty of pink outfits, including pink wigs and fairy wings—even some four-legged competitors dressed up for the event!
With approximately 50 people participating in the Run/Walk, and so much delicious baking to sell on the day, we raised $790.00 for the Trust. I have been overwhelmed by the generosity of those individuals and businesses that have offered their support to this event.
Thanks to the great team at The Chronicle for providing flyers, advertising and promotion leading up to the event.
Our wonderful Maori Wardens again gave their time and expertise free of charge to manage traffic for the day — thank you John and the team. Thanks also to the Timebank members who helped
set up on the day and man stalls, and to all others who contributed baking and time to the event.
Thank you to all who participated in the Fun Run/Walk, and gave so generously with your donations. We hope you enjoyed the day and look forward to seeing you at future events.
Our race winner was Donal Linch (for the second year in a row!) who takes home a voucher for 2 nights at the beautiful Myrtle’s View overlooking Moonlight Bay. The raffle was drawn by Constable Dean McMillan - the winner was Green ticket #33, Mark Hornby.
Prizes for participants, and goods for the raffle basket, were kindly donated by the following: Athalie and Steven Yeiter of Myrtle’s View, Hayley Varnam of ‘Heavenly’, Diane Wood, Bow St Gallery, Glamour, Jo Sweeney (Jet Collective), Wainui Road Supermarket, Raglan Liquor, Eye Spy, Frockin Gorgeous, Skoot, Tony Sly Pottery, Margaret Boggiss (Avon/Lilypot), Kanuka, Atamira, Three Little Birds, Flaxen, the Herbal Dispensary, Raglan Club, and Raglan Pharmacy.
Ruth Jowers
Ruth Jowers cutting ribbon to signal the start of the event.
Raglan’s MasterChef NZ winner Aaron Brunet will launch his long-anticipated
cookbook nationally next week. To celebrate he’s planned a Saturday afternoon event at the Old School Arts Centre for locals to come along and “taste a few things”.
All are welcome, the chef described by judge Simon Gault as a culinary “rock star” told the Chronicle. Aaron’s got in mind soup and the sourdough bread he loves to bake, followed by a sweet.
He will also sign copies of his book ‘Cook With Me’ which represents a year’s work, he says, and is on sale officially from Friday April 4.
Published by Random House as part of Aaron’s rich prize package, it’s described as an evocative cookbook which “opens the door to his life in beautiful laid-back Raglan and delivers his favourite recipes”.
Photographs in the book include shots of the “gorgeous” Raglan environment.
Aaron will talk briefly too of the MasterChef experience, his work on the book and what he hopes to do next.
Copies of his book will be available at the event ($49.90).
Edith Symes*So he has some idea of how
many to cater for please email [email protected] if you want to attend the free book launch at the Old School in Stewart Street, from 4-6pm on Saturday April 5.
Feline Aids (FIV) - Is your cat at risk?
Caught through bite wounds in fighting cats, New Zealand has one of the highest rates of Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) positive cats in the world.
FIV, or Feline AIDS, is a common feline retrovirus infecting New Zealand cats which leads to disease such as oral infections and cancer.
High risk animals would include tom cats, breeds that tend to fight and potentially all outdoor cats. In New Zealand infection rates vary, current research estimates 5-15% of New Zealand cats become infected with this life threatening disease.
Vaccination programmeA vaccine, Fel-O-Vax FIV™, protects against Feline
AIDS. We recommend vaccination for all at risk cats.Prior to vaccination a simple and quick antibody test will
be run in-clinic, for all cats older than 6 months, to ensure they are not already infected. Kittens may be vaccinated straightaway.
A course of 3 vaccinations spaced 2-4 weeks apart is necessary for full protection, followed by an annual booster, for continuing protection.
How is FIV diagnosed?A simple, in-clinic test is used to diagnose FIV infection.
If the test is positive it is highly likely that your cat has been infected with FIV.
Other cats in the household may already be infected with FIV but show no signs of illness, so all cats should be tested. Generally, however, the spread of FIV between cats through social contact alone is very poor, so there is a good chance that the majority of other household cats may be uninfected.
What can I do to keep my FIV-infected cat healthy?You can help your cat by ensuring it has a healthy life-
style and good quality food together with regular worming, preventive flea treatment and regular veterinary check-ups. Any infections should be treated promptly.
The healthier a cat is, the longer the asymptomatic period tends to be. Keeping your cat indoors, especially at night, is helpful as it reduces the likelihood of your cat picking up infections from other cats as well as reducing the spread of the virus from your cat to other cats.
You should avoid feeding raw meat to your cat and prevent it from hunting, where possible, as this carries a risk of Toxoplasma gondii and other infections, which can be particularly serious in FIV-infected cats.
Will my cat recover?Unfortunately not - once a cat is infected with FIV it will
remain infected for the rest of its life. However, some cats may live for several years without showing any signs, while others develop signs of disease more quickly.
Book an appointment to discuss testing and vaccinating your cat with our vets.
New Cookbook: My Darling Lemon Thyme
In other food news, previous Raglan local, Perth-based chef Emma Galloway is also releasing her very first cookbook.
With the popularity of her gluten and dairy free food blog, My Darling Lemon Thyme Emma’s new book is a collection of around 100 of her favorite recipes (nearly all of which have not been seen previously on her blog) that
reflect her philosophy that ‘natural, whole food should be flavorsome, fun and easy to prepare.’
Emma offers some effortless family recipes that echo her ‘real food’ philosophy and those with food intolerances will be especially heartened by some of Emma’s delicious alternatives to classic dishes and desserts.
Emma’s book will be available at all good bookstores throughout NZ/AUS from 1st April 2014, available locally at Atamira.
Hayley Willers LLB
07 834 6253 or 021 868 950
Living locally and available to see clients in Raglan by appointment
Don’t Feed Your Pet Junk Food!Not all foods are created equal so make sure your pet gets the best diet possible! As vets we cannot emphasise enough the importance of good nutrition for your pet, to ensure good health. Diets need to be tailored to the specifi c needs of your pet to ensure they lead a healthy life.
There are many reasons why you should consider feeding your pet with pet food purchased from your vet.
Advice: Your pet’s dietary needs may change as they grow and age. Your vet/ vet nurse can offer advice on the best nutrition for all life stages of your pet.
Range: Vet-Only pet food offers a wide range of special diets, such as oral care, weight loss and hairball control.
Tailor-made: Large-breed dogs have different nutritional needs than smaller dogs and therefore need different diet formulations. Breed specifi c foods are formulated to help control or prevent some of the typical health problems of each breed. Your vet also has access to prescription diets designed for specifi c health conditions.
Much less mess to clean up: Quality food is highly digestible – therefore less mess and smell when your pet goes to the toilet.
Weight management: Obesity is the most common form of malnutrition in the pets of today. Feeding pets an appropriate quantity of food is very important. High quality food tends to make the animal feel full and satisfi ed with a smaller quantity.
Dental health: Dental problems are the second most common health problem that we see in our patients. Vet-Only pet foods have special features to help keep your pet’s mouth healthy.
Taste: Your pets will love it! Vet-Only diets have a high acceptance rate among pets. But for extra reassurance all our foods are 100% guaranteed. If your pet doesn’t like it we will refund the purchase price.
The link between good nutrition and health is well proven in humans and animals, so you want to feed the best food you can to your pets. We believe feeding a top quality veterinary diet will result in a longer and better quality life for your pet. If you are in doubt about the quality of the diet your pet is receiving, come and see us. We can advise on the best diet for your pet’s health.
Anexa, 40 Bow Street, Raglan P: 07 825 8390
15% off selected cat food for April.
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5% discount when you spend $10 or more. Promotion excludes restricted items. Promotion valid on the specified day at SuperValue Raglan only.
5% discount for Seniors on presentation of your card.Next SuperGold Day, Tuesday, 8th April, 2014.
At all our SuperValue SupermarketsNext week’s specials
Specials available from Thursday, 27th March until Sunday, 30th March 2014 or while stocks last. We reserve the right to limit quantities. All limits specified apply per customer per day. Trade not supplied. Prepared meals are
serving suggestions only. Props not included. Certain products may not be available in all stores. Proprietary brands not for resale. Customer Support Freephone 0800 40 40 40. * Price shown already includes a discount of
half price or more and is based on a non-promotional price that may vary between stores.
Conditions apply. At participating stores.
See customer service for excluded items and further details.
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Thanks to Trust Waikato and our local EnviroMatters sponsors:
March 2014
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Composting Facts;CONTENTEverything organic has a ratio of Carbon: Nitrogen in its tissues. The ideal ratio for compost mibcrobes is 30:1, so try and balance 3-5 parts BROWN with 1 part GREEN
SIZE AND SHAPEIt’s important to have the right size heap. Too big, and not enough air will reach the centre. Too small, and it might not get hot enough for microbial activity. Also, if the heap components are smaller, this will give a larger surface area for decom-posers to work at, resulting in a speedier decay.
AIR AND MOISTUREExtremes of sun and rain will upset the balance of moisture in your compost; so site your heap out of full sun, in reach of the hose and cover when the rain’s heavy! It should be as wet as a wrung out sponge. Remember to turn your heap so as to air the hot inside and rotate compo-nents.
TIME AND TEMPERATUREThe hotter the heap, the faster your com-post will be ready to use! It can even get as hot as to burn your hand! If it reaches 50-60°C it’ll also kill any diseases or weed seeds.
This month: How to set up Home Composting!Next month: Worm farms and Bokashi Bins!
Organic waste (so that’s anything that was living
once) can be made into compost. Generally
we divide these into two categories: GREEN
and BROWN waste. GREEN waste is rich in
Nitrogen, BROWN waste is high in carbon.
kitchen scraps, veges, fruit scraps, leaves, fresh grass clippings, coffee grounds, tea bags, hair, fur, animal manure, blood and bone, seaweed, fish bones, chopped weeds (without seeds!)
dried leaves, untreated sawdust or wood shavings, hay, peat, vacuum cleaner dust, shredded paper and newspaper, egg shells and crushed sea shells, wood ash.
Composting is an easy and free way to improve the soil condition of your gardens whilst recycling organic waste. It’s great for the environment as it is natural, reduces landfill and eliminates the need for chemicals.
GREEN BROWN
Why home compost?
Whaingaroa is a community that diverts around 75% of its waste from landfill. We can do even better by removing organic waste from our waste stream and turning it into a great resource for our home gardens! Whaingaroa Environment Centre and Xtreme Waste can help you!
1. Choose a site for your compost that’s warm and sheltered. Make sure you consider your neighbours!
2. Construct a bin or start a heap as close in size to 1m x 1m x 1m as possible.
3. Begin with a layer of twigs, leaves, sawdust or other coarse brown materials on bare soil
4. Add alternate layers of brown and green waste 5-10cm deep. (Check our posters for what you compost does and doesnt like!)
5. Cover your compost; perhaps use some old underfelt, a tarp of a plastic lid.
6. Add soil periodically and turn every 2-4 weeks.
Compost Bin Basics:
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Letters to the Editor:
To the Editor,To the people of this community that
think it 's okay to bully. I feel that it is cowardly. To lie about others, judge harshly
and to attack mentally, emotionally or physically is unkind. I specially say this about woman and children.
This is not acceptable behavior.Point Blank Where is the respect?S Jones, Raglan
This Friday at the YOT Club sees the return of one of Raglans
favourite performers, the one and only Hollie Smith.
Hollie is one of the countries foremost singer songwriters, a true legend. From her 2007 hit 'Bathe in The River' right up to her current output, Hollie remains one of the countries must see performers.
Hollie will be playing with a 4-piece band on this tour, bringing another dimension to her songs. She will be supported by local band, The Kryptonites, so get there early!
Tickets are available from The YOT Club and on line at iTICKET for $22.50. There will be door sales but expect to pay more on the night.
Saturday at the Yottie brings a fundraiser for KASM (Kiwis Against Sea bed Mining). All proceeds from the door and a percentage of the bar will be going to this very worthy cause. We have a stellar line up headlined by Brian Ruawai from Cornerstone Roots
doing an acoustic set. As well we have Jimmy Christmas, front man for Kiwi rock legends The D4, and Luger Boa playing with his wife Ana Strong-Christmas. Local band The Smoke House Band and DJ Jamin-i will also be playing with at least another surprise to come.
With the up coming end of day light savings, this week’s Sunday Session will be the last of the season. A big shout out to all the DJs/performers who have played these outstanding events, and of course to everyone that comes and supports them. This fantastic day, is one of the best gigs anywhere in the country and all of the people at the YOT Club are so proud to be involved with something so amazing, and which gets such great support from the community. This last one will feature local DJs inside and outside and we hope to go out with a bang!
The YOT Club is open 7 days from midday offering free pool, free wifi, great food options, cheap drinks and friendly company. Late nights from Wednesday through Sunday.
12 Wallis StPO Box 164RAGLAN
Dr. Fiona BoldenDr. Rebekah DoranDr. Mike LotenDr. Jennifer HughesPh: Fax: 825 0104A/H: free nurse telephone advice
Opening hours : Mon -Fri: 8.30 am to 5:30 pmSat: 8:30 am to 12:30 pm ( by appointment)Same day appointments for emergencies.
Question mark symbols can be seen in various spots around
town.
Hollie Smith during her previous performance at the YOT Club.
To the Editor, Why is there a question mark in
town? What is the purpose of this?In an answer; to raise your thoughts,
concerns, and ultimately your questions around the new community square project and future community projects affecting you; the people of Raglan.
There are many questions around how our community is run and this is an opportunity for you to help, care and understand so day by day we can move into our future knowing we have all had an input into how we want it to be.
Do you like the idea of change in our town?
Can the council do a good job? Do you like the idea of community
run projects? Can we do things better? Can we do things cheaper? Can we do it? I think we can. So I encourage you all to start asking
some questions so we can work together, see greater ideas, and generate positive change for our community - by our community.
Jon Taylor (Jet), Raglan
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RAGLAN BRIDGE TO BRIDGE HARBOUR SWIM 2014. It’s on again everyone, 2014 RAGLAN BRIDGE TO BRIDGE HARBOUR SWIM on Saturday 29 March 2014. Lots of Age Group Swims - 250m to 2km. Entry from as little as $5 to the grand amount of $20. Swims start from 9:05am-ish at Kopua Boat Ramp.PLUNKET GARAGE SALE Sat 5th April 10am-2pm Raglan Town Hall to book a table. Contact Charlotte 825 7332MON @ THE RAGLAN CLUB. 500 cards, 1pm.TUES @ RAGLAN CLUB -- Texas Hold’em 6.30pm.WED @ Raglan Club, Fun Quiz 6:45pm.KNITTING CIRCLE NOW AT BANTEAY SREY Wednesdays from 9.30am. All welcome.
RAGLAN RAMBLERS WED 02 APRIL: 9am at carpark next to fire station: Mt Pirongia from Cochrane Rd - bring lunchMAINLY MUSIC: Music & movement programme for preschoolers, Monday & Wednesdays 9:30am @ Te Uku church Hall. Ph 8255199 for more info.ONLY THE BEST WILL win this test. Smokem Raglan smoked fish competition Easter Sunday Raglan Club Inc
House For SalePRIVATE SALE 3BDRM home with views and large section, $375000. Ph 8256527 or 022 0959139,PRIVATE SALE, OPEN HOME, Sat 10 to 2pm, 32 Government Road, Split level, 2 bdrms + office, lock up garage.
To LetRETREAT 2BDRM, FURNISHED, Upper Wainui Rd, avail. for 6-9mnths from May 1st, $320pw ph 825 0585 or 022 677 3822.
Services OfferedWASP KILLER FOR HIRE. Eliminate nests - guaranteed death for wasps. Phone 825 0959.
LostIPHONE 4 WITH ‘reduced to clear’ & Raglan Fish stickers. Please drop into Supervalue for Kacie
FRI 28 MAR @ YOT CLUB, Hollie Smith Live, tickets $22.50 from iTicket.SAT 29 MAR @ YOT CLUB, KASM Fundraiser, Brian Ruawai (Cornerstone Roots), Jimmy Christmas (The D4/Luger Boa) & DJ Jamin-i.
RAGLAN SUNDAY SESSIONS 30 MAR @ YOT CLUB, last session of the season, JAMIN-I presents full line up of local DJ’s.. Free from 420, $5 after 9pm, child friendly till 8pm, food available from YOT club or BYO food, drink specials till 6.30pm.
Courses, classes & workshopsYOGA @ TE UKU Every Monday from 6.30 to 8pm, yoga at the Te Uku Hall ring Belinda 825 6592.
B U D G E T ASSISTANCE @ Raglan Community House. Appointments required. 8258142.
THE WOODYARD: DIY? Looking for something quirky? Recycled timber & upcycled items @ Xtreme Waste 186 Te Hutewai RdCOMPOST: Condition your soil – Quality nutrients for your garden. Bulk $35m3 and Bagged $8 @ Xtreme Waste 8250017
DYLAN HUSBAND 1975-2004 been 10yrs bro our tree still stands tall by the path to the outside.
Must have class 2 HT licence or higher. And must be a confident truck driver.
Commercial To LetC O M M E R C I A L PROPERTY for lease, downtown Raglan, high foot traffic. ph 021 952 271.COMMERCIAL LEASE 300sqm, High Stud New, email: [email protected]
RETAIL SHOPfor lease
Downtown Raglan,Prime location, High foot traffic Ph: 021 363 465
Public NoticesAGM: RAGLAN COMMUNITY SUPPORT GROUP will be held at 11am on 2nd April at the Union Church Hall, Stewart St. Election of officers New Members welcome. Expansion of services Phyllis McEldowney 825 8716.
WALK AROUND THE MOUNTAIN
To all walkers, it is with regret that we are
postponing the walk around the mountain on the 5th of
April 2014, till a future date. Apologies to those that have trained so hard, however we will give you plenty of notice
for the next walk.
Public NoticesMARLIN CAFÉ BAR & GRILL would like to introduce their new head chef Natalie Hopkins brand new menu (with a lot of old classics) coming on April 5th. Come and check it out.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CO-ORDINATORThe Raglan Chamber of Commerce require a proactive, passionate leader to support the development of the Raglan business community.You will be well respected locally, have a deep understanding of the local community and business environment and proven networking capabilities.You will have confidence in the use of social media and web site maintenance and experience in fundraising.This will initially be a 16hr per week role. Please email your CV and covering letter to: [email protected] close at 5pm on March 5th Applications close at 5pm on April 4th
In Memoriam
Notice of MeetingsApril 2014The following meetings will be held during April 2014. All meetings will be held at the Waikato District Council, 15 Galileo Street, Ngaruawahia unless otherwise stated.
COMMITTEESAudit & Risk 1 April, 1.00pm
Policy & Regulatory* 8 April, 9.00am
Creative Community Scheme Assessment Committee 10 April, 10.30am
Waikato Tainui & Waikato District Council Joint 16 April, 10am
COMMUNITY BOARDS/COMMITTEESTe Kauwhata 2 April, 6.30pm(St John Hall, 4 Baird Ave, Te Kauwhata)
COUNCILWaikato District Council 7 April, 1.15pm
*At the Policy & Regulatory Committee meeting to be held on 8 April the matter under consideration is the Proposed Waikato District Council Speed Limit Bylaw.
Note: In the event that the business of any Committee is not concluded on the advertised date, the meeting may be continued on a later date scheduled by the Committee prior to adjournment.
This notice is given under section 46 of the Local Government Off icial Information and Meetings Act 1987.
For SaleFIREWOOD MANUKA Dry summer price $100 m3 price going up April 1st - order now! Ring 825 0522. FIREWOOD DRY 6x6 load, macrocarpa - $130, pine - $115, delivered ph 021 0771 524RAGLAN GOLF CLUB firewood fund-raiser: The 2014 sales have commenced. Only $80 for 1 cu.m. of dry- stored split pine logs, delivered within 10 km. Quotes for further. Phone Garry on 825 6875.MOBILITY SCOOTER Older Model $300 ono Ph 825 8658.
Situations VacantRAGLAN REAL ESTATE - RAY WHITE
We are seeking an office administration person to work at our front desk for 2 days a week preferably Saturday and Sunday.
This position will require excellent computor skills, a very good command of written language, people skills is a must and the ability to adapt quickly to change.
The person currently in the position will now be working in the Ray White office as a personal assistant.
Contact Dave Hanna - 07 825 8669, 027 614 6722
For Sale
Raglan Community House
SALE! SALE! SALE!
BARGAIN BASEMENT
SUMMER CLOTHES SALE
Collect your tagged bag for $4.00 then fill it up with summer clothes
$2 pair of shoes
Toy specials!
Sale runs Monday 14 April through to Thursday 24 April
A WORLD OF YOUR OWN $420,000 • Extremely classy home• 2 bedrooms• Modern décor & fittings• Immaculately landscaped grounds• 1/5 share in ornamental lake with boardwalk• Secluded retreat• Short stroll to harbour & Moonlight Bay• Situated on 959m2• Give us a call to view. Michelle O’Byrne – 021 889 448 Stephen O’Byrne – 027 205 4073
ID#RAG20845
PRIME SITES – 50A BOW ST / 6 LONG ST BY NEGOTIATION• Large section 1926m²
• Subject to title or sell as one large block
• The stunning views say it all: bar, inner harbour, Te Akau, town & sunsets
• Location, location has nothing on this one!
• Call us to view today. Julie Hanna – 027 441 8964, Blair Hanna – 021 0200 8282
ID#RAG21776
DON’T DREAM IT...OWN IT!! $599,000 • Tucked away in cul-de-sac with friendly neighbours• The property borders the Estuary - easy access for kayaking and paddle boarding• 4 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 lounges• Open plan living with wood burning fireplace• Doors flowing out to large north facing deck with sea views• Single lock-up garage with internal access, ample off-street parking, room for the boat• ½ share in 1378m2• Come to the Open Home or make an appointment to view. Blair Hanna – 021 0200 8282 Julie Hanna – 027 441 8964
ID#RAG21505
TWO INCOMES FOR THE PRICE OF ONE! $519,000 Home and income doesn’t get better than this! Move in and reap the rewards…• Upstairs: renovated 2 bedroom home, featuring a wood burner, wrap around decks and open-plan easy living• Downstairs: modern 2 bedroom flat currently earning $300 per week• Elevated sun-drenched site offering fabulous water, mountain and town views• Large, peaceful 1029m² section with a number of established fruit trees • Double garage and extra storage shed• Come to the Open Home or make an appointment to view. Michelle O’Byrne – 021 889 448 Blair Hanna – 021 0200 8282 ID#RAG21816
BEACH BACH BEGINNER $380,000• 2 Double Bedrooms - Office/3rd Bedroom• Open Plan Living - Modern Kitchen• Large Disabled Bathroom• Lock-Up Garage with 2nd Bathroom• Low Maintenance - Fully Fenced•Come to the Open Home or make an appointment to view. Michelle O’Byrne – 021 889 448, Stephen O’Bryne – 027 205 4073
ID#RAG21860
SIMPLY SENSATIONAL• North facing, elevated. Stunning bar, harbour views and amazing sunsets. • 4 bedrooms (2 double, 2 single), spacious lounge, designer kitchen and bathroom• Iconic Raglan bach ambience outside, contemporary styling inside• Situated on 1012m² • Short walk to the wharf, 5 minute walk to town• Come to the Open Home or call to make an appointment to view Julie Hanna – 027 441 8964 Blair Hanna – 021 0200 8282 ID#RAG21872
AUCTION 2.5.14 - 17 Rose St
OPEN HOMESaturday 1pm
3 Long St
4 + 2 = GREAT INCOME $535,000 A great example of home and income.House 1: 4 bedrooms, 2 lounges, 2 bathrooms, mountain and water viewsHouse 2: 2 bedrooms, single garage.House 1 is accessed from Wainui Road. House 2 is accessed from Uenuku St.A great rental investment, home & income or home for the mum in-law. Situated on 922m2
Julie Hanna – 027 441 8964 Blair Hanna – 021 0200 8282
ID#RAG21871
JOHNSON DRIVE STAND OUT LIFESTYLE $395,000 How lucky would you be to own this elevated home in this sought after location. A well presented 3 bedroom home, 1 bathroom, open plan living and a large sunny entertaining deck, all this tucked away down a private road. Elevated on a large 763m2 site with views down over Raglan township, across the harbour all the way to Te Akau. Easy walk to town, cafes, local school, beach and parks. If you are looking for peace and quiet this could be the one for you. Michelle O’Byrne – 021 889 448 Stephen O’Byrne – 027 205 4073
ID#RAG21866
WHAT A CATCH! $395,000 • 1940s bungalow full of character and old world charm• 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a sunroom • French doors leading onto large covered deck • Garage and workshop• Large 1191m2 section• Come to the Open Home or make an appointment to view. Michelle O’Byrne – 021 889 448 Stephen O’Byrne – 027 205 4073ID#RAG21794
AT THE BEACH IN STYLE $435,000Thoughtfully designed with families in mind, this home will instantly seduce you the moment you enter. Situated on 659m2 in a quiet cul-de-sac amongst other quality housing. This home is perfectly positioned to maximize the sun, very spacious with ample storage and garage. The light filled interior is open plan, has a good sized kitchen with soft close technology and quality kitchen wear. 3 double bedrooms. The Master bedroom has an en-suite with large walk-in wardrobe. Large sliding doors from the living room open onto a large sun-soaked decking. Instant hot water with an infinity gas system. The grounds will be tastefully landscaped with a flat lawn, garden and fencing. A quality home at an affordable price. Come to the Open Home or make an appointment to view. Blair Hanna – 021 0200 8282 Julie Hanna – 027 441 8964 ID#RAG21850
“LIFESTYLE BY THE BEACH” $559,000 Presented in top condition on a 3,775m2 section. This solid 3 bedroom home includes master with ensuite and walk-in wardrobe. Impressive with sumptuous space, timeless design and sleek modern décor. This home is designed to capture all day sun in a secluded setting. Featuring a double garage (131m2)and plenty of off street parking. Ideal for entertaining or family living including a generous lawn that adds to the indoor/outdoor flow. With Mt Karioi as a backdrop this rural setting is enjoyable. Take advantage of the summer beach life only minutes from the surf, beach and township. Location is key! Come to the Open Home or make an appointment to view. Julie Hanna – 027 441 8964 Stephen O’Byrne – 027 205 4073ID#RAG21285
