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Big step up to proposed Kopua bridge

31 July 2010

There will be a one metre and twenty cm  step up to the proposed Kopua Raglan on the town side. Plans released by the Waikato District Council and bridge designer Aurecon show that the bridge will be well above the height of the old concrete footpath. Residents were promised that the proposed Kopua footbridge would [...]

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Kordia abandons Raglan Fibre Cable Plan

30 July 2010

Kordia’s plans to build a trans-Tasman cable have been shelved following Pacific Fibre’s announcement that it is partnering with Pacnet on a new international cable connecting New Zealand, Australia and the US. “There’s only room for one cable across the Tasman and our project was always a trans-Tasman project,” Kordia CEO Geoff Hunt says. “Once [...]

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Nikau Palms and a Cave

29 July 2010

On the 4th August, Raglan Rambers visit Mount Pirongia for a walk through Nikau Palms and a brief venture into a cave, so bring your torch and lunch. The walk is about nine kilometres along the stream on the lower slopes of Pirongia to see the tallest kahikatea and squeeze through a short cave. All [...]

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Nautical Art Exhibition

29 July 2010

Calling all artists interested in taking part in an art exhibition with a nautical theme: NAUTICAL EXHIBITION Opening 23rd October and running until 3rd Nov including Labour Day Weekend at the Raglan Old School Arts Centre gallery. Advertising has been placed in ART NEWS, a national magazine being released on the 20th of August and in the [...]

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HOGS ask to close Raglan roads

29 July 2010

Waikato District Council Public Notice: Proposal to Temporarily Close Bow Street and Marine Parade dated Tuesday, 27 July 2010 Proposal to Temporarily Close Bow Street and Marine Parade Notice is hereby given that the Waikato District Council, for the purpose of allowing the 21st Annual Harley Owner’s Group Rally on Bow Street, will close the [...]

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“Waters” Art Exhibition by Jessica Crothall

28 July 2010

An art exhibition of Jessica Crothall’s new work – a beautiful collection of harmonious colour and texture. Jessica experiments with brushes, including brushes without bristles. Paint is applied with directional brushstrokes, fingers move paint around in a reductive technique where paint is scraped off. Jessica has exhibited regularly around New Zealand in both solo and [...]

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Bridge Too Far

28 July 2010

    Submissions are now open for Waikato District Council’s proposal to build a replacement footbridge bridge to cross the Opotoru inlet to the Kopua Reserve.  The proposed bridge designed by Aurecon, is one third longer than the present bridge.  Local environmental campaigner, John Lawson, has been checking out why the replacement bridge needs to [...]

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Council advises that it has extended the closing date for submissions on Variation 15: Raglan Structure Plan to 27 August

28 July 2010

After Waikato District Council planners were savaged at a public meeting about the proposed Raglan Stcruture PLan, Peter Storey, the Chair of the Raglan Community Board called on WDC to put a stop to the Raglan Structure Plan process.  As a compromise, Council has extended the time limit for submissions. Public Notice:  Waikato District Council, [...]

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Waitetuna residents get road repaired

27 July 2010

Waitetuna Valley Road Slip Repairs Location: Waitetuna Valley Road Budget: $64,000.00 Due date: 31/07/2010 12:00:00 a.m. Current stage: Under construction Project summary Waitetuna Valley Road is situated approximately half between the townships of Raglan and Whatawhata, extending from SH23 at the northern end and running for 10km to Fillery Road. The project locations are at [...]

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Raglan’s Antonio Te Maioho stars in new series

26 July 2010

The forthcoming prequel to Starz’s runaway hit Spartacus: Blood and Sand has received it’s official moniker according the shows official Facebook page. The prequel - dubbed Spartacus: Gods of the Arena, sees Lucy Lawless and John Hannah take center stage and follows the rise of the House of Batiatus and its champions before the arrival of Spartacus. [...]

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Closing date extended for Raglan Structure Plan submissions

25 July 2010

After angry criticism by Raglan Residents, the Waikato District Council has extended the deadline for submissions on its controversial proposed Raglan Town Plan (Variation 15 structure Plan) Media Release: Waikato District Council, 24 July 2010 Closing date extended for Raglan Structure Plan submissions The public will have an extra month to provide feedback on Variation [...]

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Council crossing project on schedule

24 July 2010

    Waikato District Council’s project to replace the raised crossings in Bow Street is running on schedule with Base Civil employees putting the finishing touches to the first stage. After completion of the crossing from TradeAid to the Raglan Book Shop, the contractors will move up Bow Street to the next two crossings on [...]

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