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Kia ora tatou,
It’s time for us to share some of the work we have been doing here in Whaingaroa, Raglan and to introduce our Raglan Naturally team.
We are committed to growing our understanding of the needs and aspirations of our communities and to supporting community-led initiatives and projects. We love learning alongside and taking action with you all.
Raglan Naturally is still a relatively new organisation and we encourage you to connect with us, ask questions and help us grow, in support of community.
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Introducing Rolande Paekau
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We introduce and warmly welcome Rolande Paekau as the Raglan Naturally Hapū Hapori Engagement Coordinator. Rolande has been and is actively involved in hapū governance boards and projects over the years. She brings a wealth of experience, networks, and hapori knowledge to this role.
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E ngā mana e ngā reo, e ngā matawaka ki ngā hau e wha tēnā koutou katoa
Ko wai au? I te taha o tokūu māmā…
Ko Karioi te maunga, Ko Whāingaroa te moana ngunguru te po ngunguru te ao, Ko Te Tarata te awa, Ko Te Kopua te whenua, Ko Ngāti Tahinga, Tainui tokūu iwi, Ko Te Paetoka, Ngāti Hounuku tokūu hapūu, Ko Poihāakena te marae.
Ko Whareaitua raua ko Te Kiriwera Paekau okūu tupuna koroua nui
Ko Tumu raua ko Te Kakahuruhuru Paekau okūu tupuna,
Ko Waireti (Nellie) Paekau toku whaea
Ko Rolande Paekau ahau.
Nō reira, kua mutu āku kōrero mō tēnei wā, e ngā rau rangatira mā huri noa…
Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa.
Rolande is excited to continue her work with Whāingaroa hapū, marae and whānau and build on those relationships to strengthen hapori community connections.
Contact Rolande:
rolande.paekau@raglannaturally.co.nz
027 887 7101
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Introducing Lara Sweetman
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Lara Sweetman is our Raglan Naturally Community Wellbeing Connector. Many of you will have already connected with Lara in this role over the last few months.
Lara is an active member in our Whaingaroa community, having taught in a number of our local schools over the last 28 years and prior to taking on the connector role, she was the Deputy Principal of Waitetuna School.
Lara is passionate about working alongside people and organisations within our community that create positive outcomes for the many.
Contact Lara:
lara.sweetman@raglannaturally.co.nz
021 0805 9428
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Raglan Naturally Coordinators from left, Gabrielle Parson, Rolande Paekau and Lara Sweetman.
The Board
Hapū Representatives
Taruke Thomson for Ngāti Hourua, and
Jo Kukutai for Ngāti Māhanga (Co-Chair)
Community Representatives
Craig Mitchell, Louisa Barham (Co-Chair), Rachael Goddard
Community Board Representatives
Tony Oosten (Treasurer)
Board Secretary
Helen Thomas
Communications Coordinator
Maki Nishiyama
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Whaingaroa Youthworkers Collective
Nga Whakaruruhau Mahuri
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Raglan Naturally has been supporting the Youthworkers Collective with coordination, funding and connections for this startup phase. The Collective is a great example of community-led development:
- locally driven action based on the needs of the community
- valuing local people as ‘experts’ in their place
- vostering new connections to unlock resources and enable new thinking
- recognising and celebrating local leadership and achievements
- being prepared to take action, acknowledging uncertainty and adapting as things progress.
You can read more about the collective at this link.
If you would like to be involved or support this group please contact Gabrielle.
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Community Wellbeing Connector Update,
by Lara Sweetman
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Wellbeing Workshop
On February 23rd we ran a creative mindfulness workshop in collaboration with Yaniv and Annick Janson for all the people delivering health and social services within our community. It was about showing appreciation for the work that often goes unrecognised within our community, and to help build relationships and connections between everyone. It was a fabulous day with a tasty nutritious lunch and every attendee was given a well-being pack to take home.
Te Toi Ora Temporary Health Clinics
We have been working in collaboration with the Marae Wellness Hub and Raglan Medical to deliver Te Toi Ora Medical Clinics at local marae fortnightly. These aim to reduce barriers in accessing health services within our community. Services available have been: diabetes and heart testing and monitoring, general medical issues, hep C testing, sexual health, mental health team, mirimiri, cervical screening, oral health team, plunket, vaccinations and social services. A hot kai is also provided, alongside free access to showers and washing machines.
Three Steps for Life St John’s CPR and AED Training
Working alongside the St John’s team to help bring the Three Steps for Life training, which offers CPR and AED training, to as many groups as possible across the community. The first was has been delivered at Mai Uenuku Ki Te Whenua Marae as part of the temporary monthly health clinic services.
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Upcoming Events and Workshops
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Matariki
Let’s Celebrate this special time of the year, with Matariki rising in July.
The public holiday falls on Friday 14th July and Matariki is celebrated around this time. Raglan Naturally is offering support for community-led projects and events. If your group or organisation has a project or an idea we would love to hear about it. Please contact Gabrielle Parson, 027 887 8877 or Rolande Paekau, 027 88 77 101 email: info@raglannaturally.co.nz
Raglan Naturally Networking & Planning Event
We will host this event in late July for community organisations and groups. We are very much looking forward to coming together.
At the event we will explore what each other is doing and where there is potential to take combined action on community projects that we jointly prioritise. Date yet to be confirmed. If you would like to be involved please contact Gabrielle.
Te Tiriti o Waitangi Workshops
Continuing our commitment to te Tiriti of Waitangi, we will be hosting two ‘New Understandings of Te Tiriti o Waitangi’ workshops later in the year. These are excellent, foundational workshops facilitated by Ingrid Huygens and open to anyone in the community.
- Weds 30th August 9-4:30pm
- Sat 14th October 9-4:30pm
These are offered at a very reasonable community price. Please register your interest here and we will contact you with an invite later in the year.
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Active Recreation and Sports Forum
We will be hosting a meeting in August to bring together our Sports and Active Recreation Groups, Clubs and Organisations. Invite to come out in the next few weeks. If you are interested to be involved, please contact Gabrielle.
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Freshwater Policy Review - Feedback Survey
The Waikato Regional Council wants to hear your feedback on the Freshwater Policy review - check out the survey at this link.
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Supported by the Department of Internal Affairs Community-Led Development Programme
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