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Dominico Zapata/Stuff Jet ski safety expert Mark Haimona: “You are going to see jet skis running over surfers and jet skis running over other jet skis”. Haimona, along with Jordan Waiti, recently held a workshop for young surfers between the ages of 15 and 17, all from Raglans Surf Academy at Raglan Area School. Jet skis are being increasingly used by surfers to access challenging breaks, Haimona said. “In Raglan, the locals are saying I don’t want to surf the points because everyone...

Get them a… hot pool experience Onsen Hot Pools/Supplied You cant go wrong with a gift voucher for Queenstown’s Onsen Hot Pools. Sure, fancy soaps and body lotions are a nice treat. But the memories of a soak in a hot tub in a scenic spot will last much longer than a bath bomb. Queenstown’s Onsen Hot Pools (onsen.co.nz) won’t fail to impress – perched on a cliff overlooking the Shotover River, every pool boasts breathtaking views. You can purchase gift vouchers on the website starti...

THE Anchorage Social Activity Centre in Pembroke Dock is to benefit from a fundraising boost of almost £2,300, thanks to a group of cyclists from the Pembrokeshire Velo Club. Over the course of four days, Ross McNally, Shane Davies, Shaun Newbury, Liam Rowlands, and Rob Dyde circumnavigated the whole of Wales on their bikes. Covering 493 miles, the group cycled for 30 hours, climbing 35,505 feet (higher than Mount Everest) and raising £2,284.31 in total. The fundraising was coordinate...

The truth about Ihumātao: All the false claims and misinformation, corrected For years now, people who should know better have been spreading misinformation about Ihumātao. Now that a deal has been made, it’s time to set the record straight on some of these repeated falsehoods. Didn’t ‘the iwi’ sell the land in the first place? Nope, the block of land named the Ōruarangi block was stolen by the government in 1865. The 81 acre block was then granted to the Wallace family in 1867, who ...

nd On 5 th November 2020 the Department of Planning Industry and Environment (DPIE) put the State Significant Development Applications (DAs) for the Waterloo Metro over Station Development (OSD) on exhibition until December 2 nd 2020. There are five different DAs that the community is expected to digest and comment on within the 28 days exhibition period! Metro Changes from last year The Metro development has changed substantially from the State Significant Precinct and Concept DA exhibited for...

Thursday, 17 December 2020, 3:22 pm If youre heading to any Coromandel hotspots or to our West Coast beaches this summer and need a COVID-19 test, weve got you covered. Waikato DHB, in partnership with local health care providers, is rolling out a comprehensive testing plan to keep our communities and many visitors safe while theyre enjoying everything the region has to offer. Te Korowai Hauora o Hauraki and Anglesea Clinic Accident and Urgent Medical will be setting up testing sites in Coroma...

GO NZ: 10 of the best places to learn to surf in New Zealand 16 Dec, 2020 05:13 PM 9 minutes to read Surfing can be fun for any one - you dont have to be as experienced as these Southland locals. Photo / Jeremy Pierce Surfing can be fun for any one - you dont have to be as experienced as these Southland locals. Photo / Jeremy Pierce NZ Herald By: Jessica Wynne Lockhart Snotty saltwater streaming out of my nose, I blink back the tears; my natural reaction to fear. Behind me, my instructors hand ...

GO NZ: New Zealands best active adventures Northland to Taupō 14 Dec, 2020 05:08 PM 7 minutes to read Hike the scenic Te Paki Coastal Track around the rugged coastline of the magical Cape Rēinga. Photo / File Hike the scenic Te Paki Coastal Track around the rugged coastline of the magical Cape Rēinga. Photo / File NZ Herald By: Nicola Russell Nicola Russell Just like people, active holidays come in all shapes and sizes. Whether youre an experienced hiker, a superstar athlete, an absolute beg...

Gig Information Following the release of their new single Flaming Can Superman Auckland based psychedelic rock band Makeshift Parachutes are performing throughout festivals and venues this Summer 2020/2021. Playing in Hamiltons underground retro Nivara Lounge - great Raglan Roast coffee, food, craft beers & wine - Friday 11th December from 8pm to late. ...with Special Guests - to be announced in the coming weeks. See more on Makeshift Parachutes here: https://www...

Bryces daughter Bessie Amner​ was among family members who attended the auction. Lodge real estate agent Sue Hall​ said Amner and her family were thrilled with the new owners’ plans for the property. Dominico Zapata/Stuff The Greenslade Rd bach has views of Raglans Lorenzen Bay. “The purchasers are going to keep the existing dwelling, and build a new property as well,” Hall said. “I think its really cool they’re going to keep the original dwelling and bring it up to 2020 stand...