top walker p3 Whaingaroa news for you weekly 14 th March 2013 - Issue #334 Proudly brought to you by Raglan CHRONICLE whats on p11 RAGLAN Chronicle 1 cctv coming p4 Hope everyone has a great summer! TRUCK & VAN DELIVERIES Local Business supporting Local Business Serving Raglan District Since 1996 Raglan Real Estate Ltd Licenced (REAA 2008) BUSH HIDE AWAY IN TOWN - $365,000 - 44a Cross St. This 3 bedroom home enjoys the ambience of a bush setting with views of the harbour. Wake up to lovely harbour views from the master bedroom which also has an en-suite. Private decking provides the perfect spot to enjoy the green surroundings. A large single garage with internal access to house. Close walking distance to town. An artist’s retreat. ID#RAG20998 OPEN HOME Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th, 11am. PRICE REDUCED by $20,000! VENDOR WANTS IT SOLD - ph: 07 825 8669. URGENT SALE!!
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top walker p3
Whaingaroa news for you weekly
14th March 2013 - Issue #334Proudly brought to you by
Raglan CHRONICLE
whats on p11
RAGLAN Chronicle 1
cctv coming p4
Hope everyone has a great summer!
TRUCK & VAN DELIVERIES
Local Business supporting Local BusinessServing Raglan District Since 1996
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
BUSH HIDE AWAY IN TOWN - $365,000 - 44a Cross St.This 3 bedroom home enjoys the ambience of a bush setting with views of the harbour. Wake up to lovely harbour views from the master bedroom which also has an en-suite. Private decking provides the perfect spot to enjoy the green surroundings. A large single garage with internal access to house. Close walking distance to town. An artist’s retreat.ID#RAG20998
OPEN HOMESaturday 16th &
Sunday 17th, 11am.
PRICE REDUCED by $20,000! VENDOR WANTS IT SOLD - ph: 07 825 8669.
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To the Editor,Frustrated Boatie.
I write as a frustrated boat owner warning all ramp users at the cement works boat ramp.
I launched my boat Sat 16th Feb and parked along the southern side of Wallis St. in the designated trailer parks.
On return from fishing loaded the boat back on the trailer and left back for Hamilton only to find five minutes out from town a vibration from the trailer and looked in the rear vision mirror to see the trailer wheel had come off the trailer. On stopping found that the other wheel on the tandem trailer was nearly ready to come off.
Fresh marks on the remaining wheel nuts showed that some half wit had loosened the nuts.
There was serious damage to the hubs, brakes etc on the trailer but fortunately the outcome could have been much worse if it had caused us to veer into the oncoming traffic.
Please can the residents of your lovely town keep an eye out for these irresponsible louts who are prepared to put lives at risk.
J Bowman, Hamilton
To the Editor,
To the person or persons that on Saturday March 9th put 2 newborn
puppies inside a plastic bag in the rubbish bin at Puriri Park.
You are a low life scum bag. I would have more respect for you if you had hit them on the head with a brick, at least that way they would have had a quick death, instead of dying from asphyxiation, starvation, dehydration or heat stroke.
As it happens a lady eating her lunch heard the puppies crying and rescued them. Other than mild heat stroke and dehydration, they were still in reasonable health. I am now bottle feeding them and no thanks to you they are doing fine.
There is no excuse for this kind of behavior. We have options and choices in life and this is not one of them. If you have an unwanted pregnancy in your bitch because you can’t afford to spey her you should not have a dog. However if you do end up with unwanted puppies / kittens that you cannot find homes for they can be surrendered to the Raglan Vet Clinic for re-homing or humanely euthanased for a small fee.
In this country people think it is a born right to have a pet but in fact it is a luxury and if you can’t afford that luxury don’t have it.
If you have any information relating to this incident please contact the Raglan Vet Clinic.
D Rickard, Raglan
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BEACH BUDDIES: Brandon Yelavich sets off from Raglan’s Ocean Beach on the next leg of his epic trek accompanied by, from left, Daisy, Xavier and Eloise Claridge. The Cambridge trio are home-schooled and have been following Brandon’s progress closely on
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Teen adventurer takes time out in Raglan from epic trek
It’s not quite a Bear Grylls story but young Brandon Yelavich who arrived tired and very hungry in Raglan late last week – a hard eight-hour trek behind him, down the coast from Port Waikato – relies pretty much on his own resources these days, and wild goat or rabbit for dinner.
Even if he’d had the chance to hunt down dinner with his air rifle as he neared Te Akau at nightfall last Friday, he had no gas left in his cooker anyway – and he’d devoured his emergency supplies the day before.
So a lift across the harbour from local resident Ian Hardie to where Brandon’s North Shore-based grandfather was waiting at Kopua Holiday Park, with chicken for dinner, was a welcome relief.
And the following day’s respite in Raglan gave Brando, as he’s known on his Facebook page, a bit of a break just one month into the gruelling schedule he’s set for himself which is to circumnavigate the country’s coastline by foot, raising money along the way for Ronald McDonald House Charities NZ.
The 19-year-old solo adventurer is relishing the challenge. “I don’t (need to) rely on other people,” he says. “There’s nothing to worry about, no stress –
obviously until I can’t find food. Then it’s hard.”
Brandon admits his six-month quest to conquer the coastline from Cape Reinga where he set out on February 1 – walking Ninety Mile Beach in bare feet – all the way down the west coast of both islands and back up via the east is a crazy idea.
But he always wanted to do something that nobody else has done, and if he’s successful this will be a first.
His trek will cover more than 6000 kilometres, which he likens to Sir Ed Hilary’s Everest – minus the support because he has no back-up crew, no sponsorship, only occasional offers of a bed for the night or a meal from locals and others following his epic journey on Facebook.
It’s “a bit daunting” at times, Brandon says, struggling with motivation and being alone so long. But he pushes on, living off what he can forage or hunt and walking with his 45-kilo pack of survival gear – not that far off his 60-kilo body weight – until he can physically go no longer.
He pitches his tent at night and sleeps on the ground.
Brandon carries three litres of drinking water, a GPS map tracker, his i-phone, a solar panel to charge it and an emergency locator beacon to use “if I’m dying”. Until
he reached Raglan he had only the air rifle to hunt out dinner, but his grandfather brought down for him a sophisticated and lightweight crossbow to increase his odds of getting a regular meal.
Known as Running Fulla on Facebook, he’ d originally planned to run the course and prepared by doing marathon training every day late last year on Auckland’s North Shore. But without a support team to help carry his gear, Brandon resigned himself to walking the distance.
Covering from 20 to 50-odd kilometres each day depending on the terrain, he’s already into his second pair of tramping boots, and has raised about $1000 of the hoped-for $10,000.
He was heading off towards Ruapuke the second time the Chronicle caught up with him, walking the beach to the southern end of Ngarunui then around rocks to Manu and Whale Bays before hitting the bush. From Ruapuke he was hopeful of staying fairly near the coast as he headed on to Aotea and Kawhia, and had his fingers crossed help would be at hand for any water crossings.
*Follow Brandon’s progress on Facebook: RunningFullaNZ. Donations can be made to Ronald McDonald House Charity fundraiseonline.co.nz/AroundThe Coast. Edith Symes
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New CCTV cameras aimed at driving car thieves out of townTwo extra 24-hour surveillance cameras aimed at preventing crime in and around Raglan’s town centre will soon be up and running, thanks to a helping hand from Kopua Holiday Park’s annual charity auction which in January raised more than $5000 through generous donations from local businesses and artists.
It’s meant phase two of a council-community partnership can now get under way, the Chronicle heard at a local police meeting late last week with North Waikato District Crime Prevention Technology Trust.
The initiative has already seen the first stage well under way with three cameras installed and working just in time for New Year’s. And with 2500 revellers in town that night watching Raglan’s annual fireworks display, there was not a “single incident”, police said.
The CCTV cameras are a silent deterrent to crime, the Chronicle heard, and have proven their worth downtown at
the Yot Club – which police believe is “our main trouble spot” – after late-night gigs end. Being pro-active and getting lighting improved outside Orca Bar & Restaurant opposite will also add to security at that end of Bow Street, they pointed out.
“Everything around town is pretty much covered,” Constable Dean (Deano) McMillan told the meeting.
The CCTV focus now however, with the two new cameras, is to record traffic entering and leaving town which police believe will reduce the incidence of stolen cars here, including those of tourists.
“It’s about making people in Raglan feel a bit safer,” Deano told the trust, with 24/7 records able to be accessed for up to a month.
The next troublespot targeted later in the year will be Ngarunui out by the surf club, he said.
“We’ve gotta amp it (security) up, Ngarunui’s getting hammered,” he told the meeting, with the theft of 18 cars there in the last month.
Down the track the police plan to link
their CCTV system with that of Kopua Holiday Park, once a proposed sports centre and carpark is built on Kopua Reserve. The holiday park is about to get rid of two “antiquated” systems, park manager Rob Clark told the meeting, in favour of a “decent system” which he will ensure is compatible with the police system across the other side of the estuary.
Rob – who for years has worked closely with police towards security in the campground –was hopeful the skatepark area nearby could then also be highlighted with the new systems in place.
Edith Symes
Raglan Dental Clinic extends a warm welcome to our new dentist, Dr Doreen Ng, who starts work with us on Thursday 14th March.
Doreen graduated from Otago University with Honours, but unfortunately is only available on Thursdays and Fridays for the next few months. Sam and his wife relocated to
Auckland and we wish him the best for his future. We appreciate your patience while we adjust to changing circumstances and we will be back up to full speed as soon as possible. Office hours will be limited in the interim period but we will do our best to respond to phone messages as quickly as possible.
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An iconic sight along Riria Kereopa Drive, the ‘moon house’ went under the hammer on 2nd March and Raglan’s only spaceship will soon be shipped away to a new home in Port Hills, Christchurch.
“There was a huge amount of interest in the property and we ended up with a multi-offer situation,” said Ray White Raglan principal Julie Hanna.
Receiving media attention leading up to the auction including a feature on Campbell Live, the auction resulted in the moon house selling separately from the leasehold land, 2 bedroom bach and 3-bay garage it was packaged with.
One of only 60 of its kind in the world, the sale is a great acquisition for the buyer but there is no doubt the house will be missed by the Raglan community.
The house will be transported to its new home, possibly by air, in three months time while the owners are still looking for offers on the remaining property.
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Early Raglan surfers’ longboards help make new exhibition uniqueLongboards donated by some of Raglan’s pioneering surfers are a feature of Raglan Museum’s surfing exhibition which opens officially on Saturday week, showcasing a unique part of the town’s history.
Most are Bob Comer boards on loan from his family trust, boasting classic New Zealand makes from the 1960s such as Roger Land, Atlas Woods, Dunlop and Quane.
The boards are installed on a custom-made display unit built of horizontal beams of macrocarpa, in keeping with the rest of the museum, mounted on stainless steel posts made by Raglan Engineering.
Still to arrive when the Chronicle visited last week were a 1938 wooden board used by the late Jack Poole – gifted by his son – and a fibreglass one used by Don Wilson in the 1970s.
Bob, an early Raglan surfer and a surfing photographer from way back, has also – along with local Jwan Milek – donated a collection of photos to the exhibition. Bob’s collection includes the first known photo of a surfer in New Zealand: it was taken at Mount Maunganui in 1927 and the surfer is standing with a huge wooden board in front of a vintage car.
It’s taken six months’ work by Raglan Museum & District Society to get the displays and touch-screens on the museum’s mezzanine floor up and running, says society president Patrick Day. Not that the sponsored exhibition – to the tune of $20,000 from Gallagher Group – is finished yet.
“It’s going to be added to and changed over time,” says Pat who’s keen to broaden the museum’s appeal by making the permanent exhibition its point of difference.
Surfing is important to Raglan financially and culturally, he points out, and the museum should reflect that. To this end, Pat’s worked closely with
local Gregor Divett who’s liaised with early Raglan surfers to get a clear picture of how the town’s surfing culture developed.
A framed collection of t-shirts – donated by Gregor and Bob – from the early ‘60s through to the ‘90s helps capture the evolution of Raglan Point Board Riders Club which began in ’62 at Manu Bay, widely known as The Point.
Point Board Riders still run surfing competitions today.
Glass cabinets showcasing a vintage wax collection and other surfing memorabilia complete the picture, along with posters of the early surf movie ‘Endless Summer’ – which put Raglan on the map internationally – and the more recent ‘Last Paradise’ with historic footage of Raglan by Kiwi Clive Neeson.
And no surfing exhibition would be complete without the strains of the Beach Boys’ hits in the background – set off by a digital sensor screen mounted on the wall of the exhibition floor.
*All are welcome to the Surfing Exhibition opening on Saturday March 23 at 2pm with Councillor Clint Baddeley officiating. Entrance to the museum will be free and afternoon tea will be served.
Edith Symes
You are invited to the official opening of the
Raglan Surfing Exhibition
Join the Raglan & District Museum Soc. Inc.
for the opening followed by afternoon teaRaglan & District Museum
15 Wainui Rd, RaglanSat. 23rd March – 2pm
1960s surfer cars at the Harbour View Hotel, RaglanPhoto by Bob Comer
A $3 million, near-300 hectare farm on the outskirts of Raglan has been handed over to the crown as part of the largest forfeiture of assets in New Zealand history.
The farm – which is understood to border SH23 near Te Uku – makes up the bulk of a $5 million trade-off agreed in the High Court at Auckland last week as drug kingpin Stephen John Gray was sentenced to 12 years’ jail for manufacturing and supplying methamphetamine, cultivating and supplying cannabis and also supplying ecstasy and LSD.
Also reportedly taken from the 57-year-old Hamilton car importer under the 2009 Criminal Proceeds (Recovery) Act were his $900,000 house alongside Lake Rotokauri and two $45,000 vehicles.
The confiscations reduce by five years the 17-year sentence Gray was set to receive.
But he still has to stump up with another $1.1 million in the forfeiture agreement ratified by Justice John Priestley, who described him at sentencing as the “architect and principal operator” of a substantial drug-selling operation from which he must have reaped huge returns.
“Your brazenness and your calculated offending is disturbing … you were well aware of the destructive force of the drugs you were selling and the misery it could bring to other lives.”
The courts heard that the bulk of Gray’s offending was centred on the Te Uku farm, where his “cook” Simon Lindsay Kayroux manufactured the methamphetamine, or P, and stored the precursor materials.
It was revealed that devices and substances associated with P manufacture were found dug into hillsides and camouflaged around his 295 hectare farm.
When police raided the farm large quantities of Hypophosphorous acid – capable of producing more than 12kg of P – were found along with drugs and $154,000 cash in a shopping bag.
Five others, including Gray’s son and Kayroux, have also been convicted of or pleaded guilty to drugs
charges. Kayroux, who has been described in reports of court proceedings as a Raglan man, had still to be sentenced early this week.
The arrests followed Operation Cape, a five-month investigation in 2009 by the Waikato organised crime squad. Police intercepted phone calls and text messages which they say revealed Gray sold at least 16 ounces of P – with a $1 million street value – 1196 LSD tabs, 6.9 pounds of cannabis and 800 ecstacy pills during that time.
Gray will not be eligible for parole for 5½ years.A.T
$3m Raglan farm confiscated as drug kingpin gets 12 years
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With recent attention on the Olympics and the ‘Hunger Games’ movie, archery has seen a bit of a revival in the last few years and Raglan is about to get it’s very own archery club.
While they have yet to open their doors, coordinator John Wester has been busy behind the scenes organsing a venue and equipment for the club.
“At first I had a couple of parents approach me about putting something together. I guess for a lot of young kids the opportunities can be a little limited if you’re not surfing. It also opens up avenues for a lot of kids that might not be into really physical sports,” says John.
The club will be for people of all levels, beginners to advanced, field and target as well as for hunters and the curious. With the Raglan Rugby Club
kindly offering a space for the club to practice, John is currently trying to organise an Open Day to showcase what archery is all about.
John hunts with a bow and arrow and reckons it makes him consider the various aspects of hunting as well.
“It’s a difficult way to hunt because you have to get a lot closer. You have to be skilled in stalking and tracking. It definitely makes you think about the ethical side.”
With plans to hold the ‘Open Day’ in April, John is currently looking to find out numbers for the club so if you fancy yourself as a bit of an archer or are keen to learn, contact John on 825 0040 or 021 822223 to register your interest.
You can also check out the Raglan Archers Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/Raglantoxophilite
Maki Nishiyama
Interest sought for new archery club
What are the Alpacas names?Maisy: Leggo, Chase, Detroit, Hokey Pokey,
Rif Raf, Chocolate, Echoe and Alto
Why do you like having Alpacas at your place?
M: Well mainly we like them for being lawn mowers and I like leading them around the place.
What do you have to do to look after them?M: They like to have some shelter from the
rain in their paddock and and they eat special nuts sometimes. Dad cuts their toenails 2/3 times a year.
What age do they live until?M: About 20 years of age
Anything you don’t like about them?M: If you stand behind them they can sometimes
kick you. They also spit but only at each other.
Why don’t you have any males?M: Cause they (the girls) are quite expensive
and they make babies without boys.
Fact File:1. Alpacas originate from the Andes
Mountains in South America. 2. They are herd animals preferring
companionship of their friends. 3. Alpaca fleece is a premium fibre in
high demand in the fashion industry.4. Their manure is excellent fertilizer
and they mark their territory with dung piles.
5. Females will breed throughout their life - with males!
Meet my pets... This week the Chronicle caught up with Maisy Williamson ( 7 years) and here dad Marcus, to talk about the family’s herd of Alpacas in Okete...
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Animal Health ColumnFor Raglan People + their PetsPhew, another year bites the dust! With silly season over and most people settling back into daily routines, we would like to take this opportunity to highlight a few issues.
First of all, we would like to celebrate all the wonderful pet/livestock owners in our community. Those who prioritize the needs of their animals, provide the necessities, and a few creature comforts to ensure they live a happy life. Owners like these are a pleasure to deal with, and we love seeing so many happy healthy pets coming through the clinic.
Secondly, we would like to remind all owners of the standard of care set out in the Animal Welfare Act- the “Five Freedoms”. They are as follows:
1. Freedom from hunger or thirst by ready access to fresh water and a diet to maintain full health and vigor. We see a lot of underfed working and hunting dogs -these are high performance animals and will be much more energetic and efficient if fed the correct amount of good quality, balanced diet. Feeding them a little more isn’t spoiling them, and they will not get lazy. Farmers and small block owners have a responsibility to provide for stock even during the current dry spell. Check water troughs regularly and supplement grass with other feed as required.
2. Freedom from discomfort by providing an appropriate environment including shelter and a comfortable resting area. We see a lot of dogs kept in small, draughty, leaky kennels with no bedding. It doesn’t take much to raise the standard of care- an old blanket or a couple of old jerseys and maybe another sheet of plywood. We also see a lot of “outside cats” with nowhere provided to sleep, even in the winter months. People think this is acceptable because cats will find somewhere to curl up, but if you adopt an animal, it is your responsibility to provide for it.
3. Freedom from pain, injury or disease by prevention or rapid diagnosis and treatment.
Animals generally suffer from similar illnesses and injuries to humans, depending on species, activity level and life stage. Broken bones, muscle and ligament injuries, arthritis, flu-like viruses, infections, kidney/liver malfunction, the list goes on. Unfortunately, animals can’t talk and tell you what’s wrong, or take themselves to the vets. As an owner you have a duty of care. Vaccinations are a small investment in your animals health and could save you from large vet bills in the future. Watch your animals, familiarize yourself with normal movement and behavior. If you are unsure of your pet’s health, call the clinic and talk to a vet nurse- we are more than happy to offer free advice and recommend a course of action.
4. Freedom to express normal behavior by providing sufficient space, proper facilities and company of the animal’s own kind.
This is often a contributing factor in behavioral issues in companion animals. Dogs shut in bare, cramped kennels for days/weeks at a time, or tied up in back yards with no interaction or stimulation often become disobedient, hyperactive and antisocial. Cats quickly
revert back to feral behavior, and horses and other large animals can become a danger to themselves and others due to their large and powerful bodies. Environmental enrichment and same species companionship will keep your animals stimulated and occupied. Quality time will create a bond and your animal will be more obedient, settled, work harder, and you will have a much more rewarding relationship.
5. Freedom from fear and distress by ensuring conditions and treatment which avoid mental suffering.
We regularly see timid and head-shy animals, and while disciplining an animal for bad behaviour is widely accepted, we urge people to rethink the severity of the punishments they dish out. People forget the potency of rewarding good behaviour- a treat, praise, and a pat works wonders to reinforce desirable behaviour and strengthen the bond between animal and owner. Beating an animal for a minor transgression is unreasonable- make the punishment fit the crime. Often a verbal reprimand is enough when coupled with good training techniques.
Responsible housing of predator/prey animals is also a big issue. Exposing prey animals to daily intimidation by natural predators causes huge mental stress. Birds, rabbits, rodents, pigs etc… all suffer when housed closely with cats, dogs. Be considerate when adopting and housing your animals.
Despite the majority of good ownership, there have been a few shocking animal cruelty/neglect cases through the clinic in the last year. We have had puppies dumped in a box at the campground, kittens buried alive at the low tide mark on the beach, a mother cat and kittens locked in an empty rental property with no food and water for over a week, people intentionally poisoning animals and numerous cats and dogs dumped in remote areas and left to fend for themselves.
And on Saturday afternoon we had 2 newborn puppies dumped in a rubbish bin at Puriri park.
Year round we have a lot of low level neglect- skinny working and hunting dogs, parasite riddled cats and dogs, animals with painful injuries which have been left to heal themselves, young animals not de-sexed having litter after litter and unwanted litters being euthanized inhumanely, we see it all.
This behavior is appalling, and unacceptable. There are so many options available to people struggling to care for animals that there is no excuse for it.
We urge owners to put themselves in their animal’s shoes/paws/feathers/hooves, don’t let ignorance get the better of you, and research good ownership and animal care practices before you take on any new animals.
If you or someone you know is struggling to care for an animal, we urge you to contact us and talk to one of the vet nurses. If you don’t feel comfortable doing this, please contact the SPCA, Paws For Life or any of the animals welfare/rescue agencies in the Waikato and help stop animal cruelty and neglect in the Raglan area.
To the Editor,Raglan s first Pink Fun Run/Walk
around the 3 bridges last Saturday was well received - with a lot of support and positive feedback.
Nearly 50 people competed in the walk/run, and over $600 was raised for the Waikato Breast Cancer Trust. This day couldn’t have come about without all the generous support of the local businesses and volunteers who were involved. Thank you to the Chronicle team for the article, advertising and flyers. Thank you to all those businesses who donated goods for our stalls, prizes and raffle - these included: Skoot, Orca Bar & Restaurant, Zinnia, Husk Design Store, Raglan Pharmacy, Margaret Boggiss (Avon/Lilypot), Wainui Rd Supermarket, Te Uku Store, Marshal from Kettle-Corn, and Aisake & Heleina Garisau (Coca-Cola). Thank
you to all those who donated baking, and gave their time to mind the stalls. Thank you to Julie Hanna for being on-hand to start the race, Tracey Frew for being on-call for first aid, and Sharon Tribe from WBCT for supporting us on the day.
Thank you to John Bishop and his team from the Maori Wardens for organising and providing traffic management. And last but not least, thank you to all who participated in the run/walk, and gave so generously with your donations.
Any suggestions or feedback re making this an annual event, please feel free to contact me on 8255274 or email [email protected].
Ruth Jowers, WaitetunaThe raffle was drawn by
Constable Dean McMillan on Sunday 10 March - the winner was ticket #A069 - Liz Hosking.
They’re often the person in a bowling club going quietly about the daily business of taking care of the green for their club, but the work they do and the care they dispense on the turf means the difference between a club having a successful season or not.
To raise funds for their association and to celebrate and acknowledge their work green keepers and their mates from throughout Waikato met at our club on Monday 4 March in one of this season’s major events – “The Pluggers’ Tournament”
Hosted by local green keepers Terry Green and Blue Stephens, the 100+ strong event saw some excellent bowls with many top teams competing to take away the prize-money. On the day, just one team from Hinuera Bowling Club recorded four straight wins to take out first prize but the competitive playing was only part of what made
the day such a success.Before play began Terry Green
welcomed all to the club, pointing out that the work of green keepers is vital to the health of the bowling club and that the Waikato Green Keepers Association they belonged to had a key role to play in fostering mutual support between keepers to help raise green standards.
“We meet three or four times a year and visit greens all over the Waikato. Our aim is to improve green quality on all the greens in our region and judging by the renewed interest in attending our meetings and visiting clubs, I’d say we’re achieving this goal”, says Terry.
Raglan’s bowling season is drawing towards its close, but just around the corner is another big event, “The Western 1000”. Serious prize-money is drawing entries from top bowlers around the district, so if you want to see some great bowls in action, pop in on Thursday 21 March and watch how it’s done.
Sue Russell
Green keepers day on the green
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Chinese New Year 2013This Chinese New Year began on February the 10th, the Year of the Black Water Snake.
People born in 2001, 1989,1977, 1965, 1953,1941,1929,1917 and 1913 are snakes.
Buddha called the animals to him before he left the earth. Twelve came. The snake was the seventh. This sign symbolizes gracefulness, materialism and intelligence.
They have a strong sense of leadership and can create great solutions to crucial projects.
Problems of the Snake Year often result from the excesses of the previous Year of The Dragon. Changes that occur in the snake year, can be sudden. This is not a year for fence sitters.
He will give us faith in our convictions and coerce us into acting forcefully. Snakes have high
standards and like the finer things in life. They have the patience of Job with the bite of a King Cobra.
The Water Snake is gifted with strong charisma and an inquisitive nature. Shrewd, business minded and materialistic. The Water Snake possesses great mental abilities and powers of concentration.
He never loses sight of his goals or gets out of touch with reality. For those luckless souls who incur his wrath, self- exile to Siberia may not seem like a bad prospect.
Famous persons born in the Year of The Snake includes, Picasso, Brahms, Mao Tse Tung, Howard Hughs, Henry Ford II, John F Kennedy, Indira Ghandi, Jacqueline Onassis, Oprah Winfrey, Bob Dylan, Charlie Sheen, Abraham Lincoln and you?
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1913 was a time of continuing what had already been started, rather than any new ventures. The Balkan wars were in the news every day and very often news of new German, British, or New Zealand armaments, or spies; the First World War was just a year away. The annual Military Ball was held in September in Te Mata and “several conveyances loaded with passengers went from Raglan.”
However, Raglan was becoming more of a holiday town. The Waikato Argus on 5 Feb reported that, “The Carnival Committee have erected a very satisfactory bathing enclosure and dressing sheds” and “the [Ngarunui] beach at the South Head is becoming a favourite place for picnics, and also the leading road to the Tattooed Rocks”. The deviation had just been opened, some of the road metalled, cars took just 3 hours and even the mail coach could now leave Raglan at 7am and be in Hamilton by 1pm, much quicker than the previous 7pm.
The Argus also said, “Motor cars are becoming quite a noticeable week-end feature, and visitors, in spite of the inclemency of the weather, are numerous.” That presumably explained why the statutory half holiday was changed by the Town Board from Saturday to Wednesday, which remained until repeal in 1977.
It also explained why 47 people signed a petition to restrict motor traffic to weekends and Mondays and why Raglan Chamber of Commerce asked for an 8mph limit on the deviation. By March Raglan County Council had agreed with the AA to put notices on bends and “Throughout that part of the road known as the new deviation, motorists to limit their speed to five miles an hour” and “the number of each car and the time of its passing to be left by the driver at the Waitetuna and Whatawhata post offices.” Also “The entrance to and exit from the town of Raglan to be via the town hill, keeping the ‘deviation’ clear of motor traffic.” By September the county adopted a by-law “applying to the portion of the Whatawhata to Raglan road known as the Deviation road, where it joins with Heddon’s road to the Waitetuna bridge, for the safety of traffic and stock.”
Those signing the petition would have been concerned at the very narrow road and the timid nature of many horses. In April Sydney Dando was closing Mr Rutherford’s gate (now Robertson St) on to the main road when his horses took off with his waggon and capsized over a bank, “but didn’t stop till they reached the foot of the town hill with just the forecarriage.” He and the horses were cut and bruised. Also in April, Bert Pegler’s cart was parked outside the butcher, when the noisy arrival of the mail coach startled the horses “which galloped into Cliff St, round another corner, and on up the road known as the deviation. Coach driver, Mr McKie, whipped out one of his leaders and galloped in the opposite direction round the block” and pulled on the brake.
‘Deviations’ were being built in many places.
In 1913 the Council asked its engineer to report on the Kauroa deviation, despite opposition from 28 Okete ratepayers who wanted Okete Rd to remain the main route. Raglan Chamber of Commerce asked for a survey of the shortest route from Okete Bridge to Raglan.
The phone system was also being extended, with mention of lines to Waingaro Landing and Okete. Phones were part of the Post Office. Raglan’s PO had burnt down in 1910 and in 1913 the Public Works Dept paid ₤130 to the Council for the land where the new PO was built in 1914 (where the library now is).
Despite other communication improvements, water transport was still important. Waingaro Landing wharf and shed were completed and a start made on Ruakiwi wharf, its shed and 17½ miles of road.
The tramway on the Long Wharf from Cliff St (opposite James St) was also still of concern; “At present the floor of the truck was on a level with the road, thus necessitating the lifting of goods the whole height of the waggon”. Council agreed improvements to the wharf tramway should “be put in hand almost at once.” They also agreed to increase their contribution to “the cost of establishing a ferry service to Te Akau to ₤7 10s, provided the Town Board contributed a similar amount.”
No progress was made with the proposed Raglan railway, but the Public Works Dept surveyed routes to Kawhia, including the Moerangi to Frankton route, which would have had a Raglan branch.
The Argus’s Raglan correspondent also reported on social and farming issues. The 27 February column used parentheses to report a visit by the Maori “king” and said his speech “was not very interesting to those who did not undertand the Maori tongue.” 600 or 700 natives were reported as greeting the king at Te Kopua (the 2006 Census showed the Raglan Māori population as 800).
In 1913 Dr Sanders moved to Frankton after 10 years in Raglan. He later returned, but for a while Raglan had no doctor. 100 signed to join a medical club at ₤1 pa and, with help from the Hospital Board and the Native Department it was hoped to offer a new doctor ₤500 pa. A smallpox scare in Northland caused Dr Ross to visit, “vaccinating settlers and Maori.”
The minimum wage at Rutherford’s Te Aoterei flax mill (a 5km walk up the north beach) was reported as 11s 3d for a 10hr day. The return coach fare to Hamilton was 17/6. Three year old steers were sold for ₤13 a head. Farmers were paid about 1s a pound for butter.
The Winter Show on 23-4 May had a 42lb swede, button hole sewing, nail driving and many other events and competitions. Swedes and mangels grew well, milk was plentiful, butterfat prices up a third and wool prices high. The tennis and cricket clubs were reported as doing well financially and in their games with surrounding villages.
1913 seems to have been a good year for Raglan.
Continuing our occasional history series, we look this week at Whaingaroa a century ago – 1913 – 5mph speed limit – don’t startle the horses!
Oil launch ‘Nita’ arriving at one of the new wharves
1910 Boat Bay in Opoturu Creek
George McKie driving the coach whose arrival scared the horses
1915 advert from Raglan and Kawhia GuideTennis court on the telephone exchange site
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F I S H I N G TOURNAMENT 2013 FCO Raglan one base. March 14-16. Entry forms available at The Raglan Club Inc. March 13. Registration from 5pm briefings at 7pm at the Raglan Club Inc. MOVIES AT THE OLD SCHOOL: WHOLE LOTTA SOLE. Sat 16 Mar @ 8pm and Sun 17 Mar @ 4.30pm. “Whole Lotta Sole is effortlessly watchable.” (Screen Daily) Licensed bar and delicious homemade snacks on sale. Adults $11, children $6 Ph 825 0023 to reserve seats.RIP CURL PRO @ Manu Bay, 15-17 March.TRADE AID SALE 18th – 31st March, great bargains *selected items only.ST PADDY’S DAY @ Blacksands, Sunday 17th March. Irish dancers 11am, Irish band, SEANACHIE 6pm, great Irish food & drink.FREE BUDGET ASSISTANCE @ Raglan Community HouseFREE CV WRITING ASSISTANCE @ Raglan Community House. Appointments required. 8258142 MAINLY MUSIC Mondays & Wednesdays 9.30am@ Te Uku Church.MON @ THE RAGLAN CLUB. 500 cards, 1pm. TUES @ RAGLAN CLUB -- Texas Hold’em 6.30pm.
WED @ Raglan Club, Fun Quiz 6:45pm.OP SHOP BARGAINS @Hall, 3 Stewart St, 9-11.30am Saturdays.WEDNESDAYS @ BLACKSAND CAFÉ. Knitting Circle from 9.30am. All welcome. Beginners welcome.R A G L A N RAMBLERS WED 20 MAR: Raglan Ramblers 9am car park next to the fire station: : Karamu Walkway to Limeworks Loop Rd. 11km on top of the ridge with limestone and views to Waikato, Pirongia and Whaingaroa – bring lunchSMOKEM RAGLAN Smoked Fish Challenge. Sunday 31st March. Details from The Fishing Section. The Raglan Club Inc.ZUMBA! @ TE UKU HALL Monday 9.30am, Wednesday 6.30pm - ring/txt Sarah T for more info 825 5844 or 0272106784.PASSOVER MEAL, Monday 25th March 6pm at Raglan Community Church. 7 Taipari Ave. All welcome. RSVP by 22nd March to Ken Brown, Ph 825 8028.EASTER SERVICES FOR ST PETERS A N G L I C A N CHURCH: 24 March - Palm Sunday / Gazebo blessing 10:30am @ Wainui Reserve. NO SERVICE AT CHURCH! 28 March - Maundy Thursday 7:00pm. 29 March - Good Friday 9:30am. 31 March - Easter Sunday 9:30am.
This Sunday 10.0amRaglan Community
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Contact 078257305
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Public NoticesR A G L A N H O R T I C U L T U R A L SOCIETY. The AGM for our society will be held on 19th March at 1.15pm in the Union Church Hall, Stewart St. The speaker will be Vin Glynn who will tell us about her recent adventures i Lapp Land. Interest Table; Hearts Imitation ones! Floral Arrangement; Autumn Harvest Basket arrangement. New members are most welcome to join us. CAR BOOT SALE Sunday 17 March, Raglan Club Carpark, 10am to 2pm, Site Booking Phone 8258521, Raglan Residents & Ratepayers Assn.
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Public NoticesGarage SaleSATURDAY 16 MAR FROM 9AM @ 4 Snowden Place. BMX, moto-X gear, Xbox steering wheel controls, household goods.
PersonalHELEN MILNER PLEASE contact David on 027 946 7585, no texts please.
Public NoticesJULIE AND DAVE HANNA, a big THANK YOU for organizing our Greenslade Road BBQ/ neighbourhood watch party last Saturday evening. It was enjoyed by all. (Great Numbers) Lets do it again next year. For a couple so busy in Business, we do appreciate your time given to our Community.W H A I N G A R O A WHANAU HOE WAKA is looking for several Volunteers to be Crew onboard our Support Vessels, at the 19th Annual Whaingaroa Hoe (Long Distance Waka Ama Races on the Raglan Harbour). Volunteers need to: Be available Race Day, April 13th from approx 7.30am to 4.30pm. Be Practical and Fit with Basic Boat Operating Skills/Knowledge. Have Basic First Aid Knowledge. If this sounds like you...please contact Amber Hartstone 8257012.RAGLAN GOLF CLUB: Firewood sales fundraising project. 1 cub. metre delivered within 10 km for $80. Ph: Alex 825 0997, or Garry 825 6875.
Public Notices
WHAINGAROA HARBOUR TREATY CLAIMS CLUSTER HUI
Ngati Maahanga, Ngati Tamainupo & Tainui hapuSaturday 17th March 2013 – 2pm CHANGE OF VENUE - NOW AT 48 GREENSLADE ROAD, RAGLAN.For apologies or for a copy of the full programme, email: Administration Manager @:[email protected] (07) 825 0259
Nau mai, Haere mai
NGATI MAAHANGA HUI-A-IWI / CLAIMS HUI
CHANGE OF VENUE - now at 48 Greenslade Road, Raglan.
Saturday 17th March 2013 – 10.30am.
To be followed by Cluster Hui at 2pm for hapu within Whaingaroa Harbour Cluster.
Friday 22nd March 2013 – 7pm (6pm dinner provided).Whaingaroa ki te Whenua – Kokiri Centre, Raglan.For apologies or for a copy of the full programme, email: Administration Manager @:[email protected]
or (07) 825 0259
Nau mai, Haere mai
Burgundy, Layers, Textures & Beanies - W’13 trends AND we have them all instore!
+ the BEST boots around!! (+ Swimwear still on
SALE :)
For Sale For Sale
PAINTER
Experienced painter available with excellent references.
• Interior/Exterior• Roofs• Decks
Phone Paul: 022 151 3291 or a/h: (07) 839 1873
Does your house need painting?
Passionate about organisation and administration work?The role is to support a licensed immigration adviser in managing her busy caseload. Approx. 12 hrs per
For further information, please contact Katy Arm-strong at Armstrong Immigration Ltd. Tel: 825 8778.
Website: www.armstrongimmigration.co.nz
PART-TIME ADMINISTRATOR REQUIRED
The Raglan Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with the Waikato District Council, will administer a Sunday and Public Holiday bus shuttle service, between Raglan and Hamilton.
Expressions of interest to tender, are invited as follows:Provide driver and booking service (vehicle to be supplied
by RCoC) - OR
Manage the bus shuttle service, providing a suitably certifi-cated minibus, driver, booking service, fuel etc.
Specification available from The Secretary RCoC – phone 825 7003
AUCTION - Friday 5th April 2013 - 6pm Ray White Office, 21 Bow St, Raglan
CHARACTER CHARMER 3 bedroom character 1950’s bach with single garage. This property is elevated, North facing and situated on a flat 809m2 section. Ideal for future development. The water, shop and town are just a short walk away. Bring the kayaks, kids and Christmas could be yours at the beach.Prior Auction offers considered.ID#RAG21415
COUNTRY OASISThis country oasis is located 40 minutes to Hamilton and 15 minutes drive to Raglan beaches and world famous surf breaks. View the wonderful lily ponds as you meander down the driveway, and 4 fully fenced paddocks, to a family haven offering peace and tranquillity. The main, sophisticated home is 160 m2, positioned to capture the sun, with 3 double bedrooms, double garage and a fully self-contained apartment to the rear of the house. Both house and apartment are stylish and have instant appeal. Situated on 2.74 hectares, fully fenced, with easy access to local schools. Prior Auction offers considered.ID#RAG21417
MODERN IN RAGLAN Modern flair filled family home with the focus on easy living. This house is packed with all the bells, whistles and technology that you could wish for. 3 double bedrooms, large double garage – fully lined and insulated to double as an extra room if needed – with auto door and internal access. Fully alarmed, off street parking. Stacker doors opening on to a large deck with views out to the harbour. Low maintenance and just a short walk to the beach. A must to view.
Prior Auction offers considered.
ID#RAG21395
DO-UP OPPORTUNITY IN PRIME LOCATION1950’s weatherboard home on 809m2 section. This is a do-up opportunity in a sought after location. Elevated home with a peek of the water. 2 good sized bedrooms, separate lounge, conservatory, garage and basement room, could be 3rd bedroom/office. At the bottom of the cul-de-sac launch your kayaks, paddle boards or join the sailing cub and height of activity down in Lorenzen Bay. Bring along your imagination and turn this house into a home, the children will love this big section, room for the tramp. Plenty of off street parking and the boat.
Prior Auction offers considered.
ID#RAG21420
UTTERLY AMAZING VIEWS of RAGLAN’S HARBOUR and TOWNWe have a fabulous 3 bedroom beach home situated on a flat 1108 m2 site. The views will take your breath away, offering that great ‘being at the beach’ ambience. This home is neat and pristinely presented, featuring polished timber floors and north facing decking to capture the views and sun. Raglan’s cafes are a 5 minute walk away and so is the beach for swimming and kayaking. Raglan’s world famous surf break is a 10 minute drive. Get more than you can afford with this property. Don’t miss this auction. It is planned to go!! under Julie’s hammer!! Prior Auction offers considered.
ID#RAG21419AUCTION 5.04.13
48 Pond Rd
AUCTION 5.04.13
67 Lorenzen Bay Rd
AUCTION 5.04.13
23 Opotoru Rd
AUCTION 5.04.13
56b Government Rd
COUNTRY LIVING AT ITS BEST - WAITETUNA VALLEY $570,00020 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. Paved courtyard area to capture the morning sun. 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#RAG21078
AUCTION 5.04.13
15 long St
HARBOUR & MOUNTAIN VIEWS $510,000
This 3 bedroom home has 2 bathrooms, double garage and is fully fenced. The lounge bi-folds onto a covered north facing deck. The section has been landscaped with low maintenance in mind and Yes! There is room for the boat.
