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Board walk: be proud

Community Board chair Barry Bruce and district mayor mayor Jim Boult did the honours at the ribbon cutting ceremy.

ommunity Board chair Barry Bruce says Wānaka should be proud of the latest stage of the Lake Front development.

He and Queenstown District mayor Jim Boult cut the ribbon to formally open the third stage of the project at a ceremony which attracted about 300 people – who just missed the rain – on Monday.

Ngai Tahu representatives Paulette Tamati-Elliffe

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and Komene Cassidy also spoke at the opening.

The new development includes a boardwalk, shared pathway and 4000 new native plants between the Dinosaur Park and marina.

“The result is a testimony to the original concepts, consultations, final plans and construction that honours the history of our region and respects our environment,” Barry Bruce said.

“Without exception the comments I received from people who attended the opening ceremony were positive and enthusiastic.

“Of particular note to me was the ability shown

by Reset Urban Design to relate and understand our Wānaka history and environment combined with the amazing skills of Blakely Construction to undertake the physical works.”

He said it was an honour to share the opening

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of the Stage 3 Lake Front redevelopment with the Mayor Jim Boult today.

“The official opening of this stage was the culmination of a huge effort by many people over a number of years.

“I am confident our QLDC Management and staff have selected the best people in design and construction and I eagerly look forward to getting the other Lake Front Development stages underway.”

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Vax to the max call Who are our young stars?

Upper Clutha Youth Council chair Danielle Carney tells The Sun readers about this year’s Youth Volunteer Awards.

The Government is calling on the public to “pull out all the stops to increase vaccinations rates” ahead of a national promotion day.

Super Saturday, announced last week by Health minister Chris Hipkins, is getting plenty of verbal backing from the government.

Queenstown Lakes District Mayor Jim Boult also chimed in this week.

“Super Saturday this weekend is the perfect opportunity and there are clinics open across the district. Come on folks, protect what we love and let’s get this done,” he said.

The Health Ministry reported this week that as of Monday 84 percent of eligible people had received or were booked in for their first jab, 75 percent for the second. The Southern District Health Board ranked third in the country for vaccination rates.

A Southern District Health Board website showed that for Super Saturday in Wānaka, the Wānaka Medical Centre would be open, from 9am to 6pm, though it was not clear if it would be vaccinating between 12.30pm and 1pm.

The Board said it was preparing a media release on Super Saturday. It had not been received when

this edition went to press on Wednesday.

“Our district is doing really well in responding to the need to get vaccinated with more than 90% having had their first jab, and well over 50% fully immunised having had their second jab,” Jim Boult said He said news that a man breached level three lockdown from Whangārei, flying to spend the night in Wellington and onwards to Queenstown “must be a stark reminder that we are far from immune to potential exposure in the district”.

“This clearly demonstrates that no matter how hard the government and police are trying - and they are doing a fantastic job in trying to keep all of Aotearoa New Zealand safe - the time for hesitancy has passed. We have to seize every opportunity to keep ourselves and our loved ones safe and healthy.”

The mayor believed the district could achieve a 95 per cent vaccination rate by Christmas.

“With the highest rate of people getting their first jab in the Otago and Southland regions, I know our community can get out there and make this the most vaccinated, and therefore the safest district in Aotearoa New Zealand.”

The Upper Clutha Youth Council in liaison with Kahu Youth is hosting the Youth Volunteer Awards this year.

The Upper Clutha Youth Council is a group of like-minded young people who volunteer and organise events around the Wānaka area.

Some of these events we volunteer at include the A&P show, Matariki and The Colour Run. The Youth Volunteer Awards is an annual event we organise to celebrate and recognise students aged 11 to 18 who have given up their time, hosted events and organised fundraisers for the good of the local community.

As youth ourselves, we feel it is extremely important to reward the many hours of service our young people give around our community that make such a difference to many lives, though not always in an obvious way.

Some of the things the youth of Wānaka have been doing is volunteering at the library, St John, MINT, Wānaka Primary School, A&P show and the Matariki festival - and so many more that it would become a very long list.

This year the Youth Volunteer Awards ceremony is being held on November 30 from 6-8pm at the stunning Rippon Hall who have kindly allowed us to use their gorgeous views again.

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Our goal this year is to have as many young people as possible acknowledged and rewarded for their efforts.

So how do you get involved? Friends and family can put as many names forward as they like using our Google form which can be found by scanning the QR code on our posters around Wānaka or by emailing uppercluthayouthcouncil@gmail.com where we can share the form with you.

Nominations need to be in before 11:59pm on October 30. Anybody you think has made a difference by volunteering their time this year can be put forward and be in to win a huge number of prizes supported by Cinema Paradiso, Paddle Wānaka, Red Star Burgers, Cardrona Sightseeing and many more.

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Rhythm and Alps and Vax Festival of There were bitter complaints on social media – but music lovers appear to be largely supportive of the announcement that entry to a major music festival at Wānaka will be dependent on having Covid jabs.

The Rhythm and Alps festival runs from December 29 to 31, it is the South Island’s biggest music festival and has a significant economic impact on Wānaka.

The compulsory jab announcement was backed up by the government’s announcement of a roll-out of vaccination certificates starting next month.

“We’re all united by the same vision - ending interruptions to our live entertainment culture by encouraging everybody to get vaccinated,” R and V managing director Alex Turnbull told The Sun. “We all have a part to play in getting back to the gigs, events, concerts and festivals we love.”

He said vaccination certificates were commonly used overseas and would provide proof that individuals have been fully vaccinated.

Bands lined up for the event include Kora, LAB, Salmonella Dub with Tiki Taane and Scribe and P Money.

The announcement was made last week and attracted considerable debate on the festival Facebook page.

“The New Zealand government this week has stated that the use of vaccine passports in New Zealand will be mandated at large events and will most likely start from November. This is

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The Rhythm and Alps event is a significant contributor to the festive season economy.

a positive development towards ensuring that R&A will go ahead if you wish to attend you will need to be vaccinated,” the announcement read.

The vitriol began immediately and included…

This is disgusting and a slippery slope to communism god help us”… Absolutely Criminal to coerce innocent Youths into getting an experimental injection that has killed over 50 thousand people worldwide”.

But after a run of negative posts, the supporters came out in force – and a good dose of irony.

“All these anti-vaxxers having a cry, as if they wouldn't be nose deep in random substances in the portaloo at this event,” one suggested.

And entertainer Sarah Bronte – Miss B – chipped in: “As a returning artist booked on the lineup of R&A and several other summer festivals, I’m relieved and grateful that the organisers of all festivals are taking steps to ensure our industry is kept safe and that the livelihoods of the thousands of people who work in the music and events industries are one step closer to their summer not being destroyed,” she wrote.

“For those who have an issue with this situation - you still have a choice. You don’t have to come. Being abusive and nasty is not going to change anything.”

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Organisers have postponed the Mitre 10 Mega Festival of Sport & Recreation after meeting on Tuesday to discuss the impacts of Covid.

It means the Speaker Series due to be held tomorrow and Saturday and an Expo/HaveA-Go Day on Saturday will not go ahead.

The Upper Clutha Sports Community (UCSC) Trustees were concerned at their ability to oversee a safe event.

Clubs are being encouraged to run their 'have-a-go' activities at their own premises when it suits and the UCSC will be available to offer help.

“While we had a comprehensive health and safety plan in place and were confident that all the clubs, organisations and businesses involved were all going to play their part in ensuring we followed all the distancing, sanitising and masking protocols, it was decided that our ability to run a safe and successful community event was seriously compromised,” secretary Diana Schikker said.

“We are extremely grateful for the community and sponsor’s support of the Speaker Series and Expo/Have-A-Go Day. Their positivity and preparedness to 'do what it takes' to make it work has been heartening.”

She said the organising group was looking at options for the “future delivery” of all Festival events.

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Give falcons a berth

GREBE DIARY 1 October 03 2021

Grebes make an early start Retired conservation biologist John Darby, keeps a watch out for – and diary on Wānaka’s grebes

The male kārearea keeping watch near the Upper Clutha Track.

The conservation department has closed a spot near Pawson’s Crossing to protect nesting falcons.

A pair of kārearea – the bird on the New Zealand $20 note - are thought to be the same pair that successfully nested there last year and produced the only chicks in the Cardrona Valley area.

The have “claimed” the territory and have been attempting to scare off “intruders”.

The closure is at the Albert Town end of the Upper Clutha Track and will lasts several weeks.

Department of Conservation (Doc) Ranger Caroline Ogle says it’s great to see threatened species making a home in the area, but also warns that during breeding season, these birds of prey can become aggressive if threatened.

“Human health and safety-wise this pair are already quite vigorously defending the territory around their nest, divebombing walkers who get too close,” she said.

Kārearea nest during spring and summer, usually on the ground in a nest scrape. Incubation

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of the eggs, by both parents, is for 25 to 35 days.

Chicks stay in the nest scrape until about 28 days of age.

It is the ground nesting which makes the bird vulnerable to introduced pests.

“Try to stay clear of nesting falcons, but if they start to dive bomb turn around and go back in the direction you came from. If you have a hat, or are wearing a hoodie, put that on and hold a soft, bushy branch of vegetation above your head. The birds normally only attack threats to their nests in an approximately 60m radius,” Ogle said.

The outcome of the Albert Town kārearea pair’s nesting attempt is being monitored for Doc and Queenstown Lakes District Council by The kārearea Project.

Last year, this pair were the only successful breeders of those monitored in the greater Cardona Valley area.

Signposts warning users to steer clear are expected to be in place until December.

It was more out of curiosity than need that I decided to look at the first diary of last year’s grebe breeding season. By sheer coincidence both were started on October 3. The difference was that last year I recorded the date of the first egg laid as October 6, this year as August 3.

Thus, this year’s first diary belatedly records that over the last six weeks, our first five broods have hatched shedding some 11 chicks into the population. As of now we have 17 pairs incubating 46 six eggs. This year’s breeding season is almost two months earlier than last year’s and its bedlam out there. We ran out of nesting platforms and that combined with high lake levels has led to at least five grebe nests being created on the shoreline, and all have eggs.

The image on this page reflects the madness.

There are five nests in the picture, there is another pair behind the boat in the foreground and there is another pair looking at building a nest on the boat. We will put a stop to that. The pair in the foreground started their nest on the rubber tyre around the pole bottom left and laid their first egg. We have since moved the nest and egg onto a platform, a move the grebes have “agrebed” to.

At the end of the last breeding season, we decided it was time to redesign and remake the nesting platforms. Economy and better quality was part of that decision and so we dismantled what we had with a view to using parts of the

Five broods have grown into a community of 16, with more to come.

old ones for the new ones, at least six, possibly nine were to be made by students at Mt Aspiring College. They had made six of the first ones we ever launched, and they had done extremely well.

The mistake on our part was to assume that the breeding season would start close to the same dates as last years.

And then there was “lockdown”, which the grebes ignored entirely, but MAC students could not. New platforms on hold!

It was just a week or so ago that Markus and I stood on the Marina debating what we should do. We were surrounded by 17 individual grebes.

Our first priority is to get the nests that are onshore onto floating platforms.We have had great results in the past. Next diary will record results.

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Marathon swim story in print

For Rob Hutchings, an obscure race in Te Anau with few participants ignited a spark for an unusual endurance challenge.

The Fiordland Endurance and Adventure Racing Society holds an annual swim that crosses 3km across Lake Te Anau, entering the turbulent 22km Waiau River, swimming downstream through rapids, whirlpools and eddies, then finally swimming an additional 10km to the finish in Lake Manapouri.

After swimming the Waiau in the 2019 event, Hutchings, who moved to New Zealand in 1989, had a new found passion for river swimming.

The triathlete and marathon swimmer went looking for more challenging adventures than competition – and found it.

He set himself a goal of swimming the full length of the 256 km Clutha River.

Hutchings planned the logistics himself and trained for the swimming ‘tramp’ for 10 months. With the help of two support kayakers and his wife driving the support van, Hutchings entered the Clutha at the Lake Wānaka Outlet in February 2020.

After navigating strong rapids, hairpin turns, fighting headwinds on the still sections through the Cromwell Gorge, swimming the remote Roxburgh Gorge and dodging the rocks around Beaumont, Hutchings emerged from the river four and a half days later at the Pacific.

Scarcely a month after completing the Clutha River Swim, the first Covid-19 lockdown was imposed, and Hutchings found himself with the time to begin the

massive project of writing an adventure memoir. The full story of the swim is now told in a book released on Monday.

“I’ve always wanted to write a book about my adventures, and with the Clutha behind me, I felt that I had a great conclusion to a story about my triathlon and marathon swimming adventures around the world,” he said.

“One of the many reasons I’d never started a book before was the time. With working full time, always being on the go with training and adventures, and other hobbies, I’d never prioritised my goal of writing a book. With the Clutha River swim, I felt that I had an interesting conclusion to a book, and unexpectedly, I had the time to start writing it.”

It took longer than the seven-week lockdown to write. The editing process was completed in August and “Downriver Nomad: A Triathlete’s Adventures and Adversities into the Rapids” was uploaded to most online book retailers for pre-order during the most recent lockdown.

In Downriver Nomad, Rob Hutchings chronicles his adventurous journey from a beginner triathlete and marathon swimmer in Canada, to Ironman competitions in England and running the Outback in Australia, where he lived for 15 years before coming to New Zealand.

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Ron Hutchings swam the length of the Clutha in 2021.

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Fund tallied up for cancer battle Cure Our Ovarian Cancer NZ’s founder Jane Ludemann says $14,000 was raised to fight ovarian cancer during a September awareness month.

That included funds raised by Amanda Mitchell, Carmen Lintsen and Laura Carleton who competed in a six-hour challenge rafting, biking and running from The Arnold River Dam to Lake Brunner at the start of the month. The trio featured in last week’s The Sun, supporting their friend Kate Spackman, who has a home in Wānaka.

"We are so grateful to participants like Kate and her friends who kept going through lockdowns. We don't get any government funding, so their support makes a real difference to kiwis with ovarian cancer,” she said.

“Covid had a significant effect on the event and more funds are needed to reach Cure Our Ovarian Cancer NZ’s goal of $87 500 which would allow them to fund national symptoms education, advocacy and a small research project.

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death in New Zealand and the survival rate is less than half breast and prostate cancer.

Oncologist Kate Gregory, Chair of the New Zealand Gynaecological Oncology Group said Cure Our Ovarian Cancer NZ had done an amazing job at raising awareness of this disease.

“It is vital that women are more aware of the symptoms of Ovarian Cancer. Increased funding for research and treatments is essential to improve outcomes for New Zealand women," she said.

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A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A MUM

Toby’s first ski trip We haven't skied for almost two years. I spent the most part of last season heavily pregnant and once Tobias was born we had newborn life to contend with.

This year, we have been planning to go up for a while. Of course, it’s hard to make a plan these days. With bouts of sickness, numerous first birthday parties, a global pandemic, and plain old laziness, we have let the season get away with us.

But this weekend, we finally made it up.

Our initial plan was to head up to Cardrona on Saturday. You see, getting up the hill used to be so easy. We’d wake up, get out gear ready, and head out.

Getting up the hill with a toddler on the other hand, requires a little more preparation. On the best of days, it takes a good hour to get Tobias ready. On this particular day, we had to make breakfast, get dressed, make a packed lunch, find our gear in the garage, pack the car, and head into town to get my rentals.

Instead of rushing about, we decided to get ourselves organised and head up on Sunday.

There’s a lot more stuff to carry when you have a kid, including the child itself!

Juggling my skis, poles, helmet, boots, gloves, goggles, backpack, and Tobias,

was a workout in itself.

This was Toby’s first time in the snow.

To be honest, I think we were more excited than him. He was pretty curious about the snow but he was far more interested in watching the other kids.

After a ride up on the Chondola, Sean and I took turns to hit the slopes.

To say that I was nervous about skiing again is an understatement. I guess it probably had something to do with being a new mum. In fact, I was so worried that I went straight to the magic carpet. I’m not quite sure why I was so anxious but I think it had something to do with becoming a mum.

Prior to having Tobias, it wouldn't matter if I ended up with a ski injury.

Nowadays there's no time for that.

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Luckily, as soon as I started to ski, that fear went away. Skiing actually gave me the freedom I needed. A moment away from the responsibilities of motherhood.

While Sean and Tobias played in the snow, I tried to cram in as many laps as possible.

Being back on the chairlift again felt awesome. I now wish we had made the most of this season. But time moves a lot faster with a little one.

Toby’s first day on the hill was a special one. Whether we go up again before closing day entirely depends on how organised we are.

But, whatever we decide, one thing is for sure; winter 2022 with a two year old will certainly be one to remember.

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Crimeline Flannery K Kiriana Constable, NZPD Another week has flown by in paradise.

I hope you are all enjoying the warmer days and finding some time to enjoy the sun. This week Wānaka Police have been busy dealing with reports of crime that is not so common here.

We have had various reports of dishonestly around the town. Albert Town residents sighted someone attempting to open vehicle doors. A reminder to you all – please ensure you keep valuables out of sight and lock your vehicles. You never know when thieves are out roaming around.

The Coastguard hanger was burgled last week with some expensive items taken. Considering the coastguard is a service that is helping the community this is very disappointing.

The Hāwea Golf Club was burgled overnight on Sunday. Damage was done and cash taken. Forensic investigations

are underway. If you have any information or sightings of people or vehicles in the area over night on Sunday, we would like to hear from you.

We dealt with a family harm matter where a person was arrested. The Wānaka community hub has many services available and can put people in touch with agencies which can help when times get tough.

It was good to see people out on the town enjoying themselves over the weekend. Thanks to all of you who are complying with the level 2 restrictions.

As usual we are always out monitoring roads ensuring people are keeping their eyes on the road. There were quite a few people caught using their mobile phones while driving. Remember this is a huge distraction and we ask that you pull over or use hands free otherwise you will see yourself with a $150 infringement and 20 demerit points.

A person reported a fraud matter where they paid via bank transfer and did not receive the goods. Purchasing

online, off strangers is a risk. I would advise not to do it. It’s always safer to do a face to face purchase.

We dealt with an abusive customer at a shop who was subsequently trespassed. Police, nor the staff, will not tolerate this behaviour.

We had reports of youths hanging out in large groups wandering the streets late at night. Some think it’s funny to door knock people and run away. Reminder to parents: keep an eye on where your young ones are. I’m sure these youths don’t want police knocking on their doors.

Finally, we have had some expensive items handed into to our lost property last week which I’m sure people are looking for. One black drone found in the Albert Town area, one large toolbox containing tools and over 10 cell phones from the ski fields. If you have lost keys, remember to check here also, as the box is filling up. Please pop into the station, during day hours to collect.

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Mind those dotterels…

If you are walking or driving around the edges of Lake Hāwea, be careful you do not damage the almost-impossible-to-see nest of a Banded Dotterel.

We know that many people have been fascinated by the breeding success of the grebes on Lake Wānaka, and more recently on Lake Hāwea. The Banded Dotterel (tūturiwhatu, also known as double banded plover) is a smaller and lesser-known bird, but equally at risk (both dotterels and grebes are classified as “Threatened - Nationally Vulnerable”).

Dotterels nest on exposed gravel areas and are known to breed at the delta of the Craig Burn, on the western shore of Lake Hāwea. In the Central

Otago Lakes area, they also appear on braided riverbeds and in the mountains. Their nest is just a scrape on the ground – the male makes several, and the female chooses which one to lay in. The eggs look very much like stones and the birds will brood them for about a month, caring for the chicks for another six weeks or so. Dotterels nest in pairs rather than in colonies, and here as in many parts of the country their preferred location is also used by people for recreation.

The breeding season is spring and summer, which is also the time when most people like to use the beaches and riverbeds. We don’t actually know where the Hāwea dotterels go for winter, but banding studies show many inland Otago birds fly as far as Australia. Not bad for a bird about the same size as a starling).

These little birds are extremely vulnerable to introduced predators, vehicles, people and dogs.

Their eggs and chicks are highly camouflaged for

A male Banded Dotterel.

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protection from “sight” predators such as hawks but many introduced predators hunt by scent, so camouflage and sitting still is no defence. As most people don’t even know the birds exist, the nests are easily destroyed by walking, driving and pets, as well as by predators.

The Guardians of Lake Hāwea and other locals have been trying to put measures in place at the Craig Burn to protect these birds since 2019.

While working with Land Information NZ on ways to manage "freedom camping" issues, we became aware that banded dotterels were nesting

in the area. A Hāwea local got permission for a predator trapping line, which has removed over 200 introduced mammals from the breeding environment. Signs about the risks to nesting birds have not been heeded by many users, and we still see people driving and dogs running all over the gravel beaches.

A really good thing that you can do for the dotterels would be to avoid driving on the Craig Burn beach and keep dogs on a leash in the breeding season (September-March). For the current season, the Guardians have put up new, larger signs to inform visitors, and nests or nesting areas could be temporarily cordoned off.

Banded dotterels are under pressure around the country because of predators and people. The Guardians are pleased to have a role in protecting these appealing little birds, and we hope the community will help us.

– By Jane Forsyth, Guardians of Lake Hāwea

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NOTICE Cut rags (100% cotton) and drop cloths, only $7 for a big bag. Now in the yard container at Wastebusters. Open 9-5 seven days.

Business Networking International.

The Wanaka chapter of BNI meets weekly at 7am Tuesday morning.

Great networking opportunity to grow your business.

Contact Randal Dobbs for information 021 973 043 The Salvation Army Family store is able to collect your donations, this service is available one day a week please phone the store on 443 5068 to make a booking.

WANTED The

THANKS

Salvation Thanks to everyone

Army Family store who

ups and deliveries. If

comes to Wastebusters to donate goods, shop and recycle.

Your support helps us work for zero waste and a resourceful community.

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SERVICE

requires a volunteer to assist our van driver Danny on a Thursday with pick-

please pop into the

Wanaka Pharmacy is

store for some more your local pharmacy. information. Lifting We’re the big of furniture will be pharmacy at the top of required The

Salvation

Army Family Store requires good quality household

goods,

if you can help this would be appreciated.

Your donations can be dropped at 48 Helwick

street

or

phone for a pick up 443 5068

Helwick Street - open from 8 to 6 Monday to Saturday and 10 to 6 on Sundays.

Ph 443 8000.

The Salvation Army Family Store is open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm and Saturdays 9.30am to 4pm and most statutory holidays. We look forward to seeing you in our wonderful store.

PUBLIC NOTICE

N o t i c e b o a rd | P a p a P ā n u i RESOURCE CONSENT APPLICATION

Any person may make a submission on the application, but a person who is a trade competitor of the applicant may do so only if that person is directly affected by an effect of the activity to which the application relates that:

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ACT 1991

a) adversely affects the environment; and b) does not relate to trade competition or the effects of trade competition.

Details of the resource consent application and submission forms are available in the offices at Queenstown Lakes District Council, Gorge Road, Queenstown; 74 Shotover Street, Queenstown and 47 Ardmore Street, Wānaka during normal office hours (8.00am to 5.00pm).

You can also download these on our website www.qldc.govt.nz/services/resource-consents/notified-resource-consents#public-rc or via our edocs website using the RM number as the reference www.edocs.qldc.govt.nz/Account/Login

You may make a submission by sending a written or electronic submission to Queenstown Lakes District Council (details below). The submission should be in the format of Form 13. Copies of this form are available on the website www.qldc.govt.nz/services/resource-consents/application-forms-and-fees#other_forms

C & S Hannon (RM210641)

Address for Service for Consent Authority:

What is proposed:

Queenstown Lakes District Council Private Bag 50072, Queenstown 9348 10 Gorge Road, Queenstown 9300 Email rcsubmission@qldc.govt.nz Phone 03 441 0499 Website www.qldc.govt.nz

Consent to undertake a two lot subdivision resulting in the following: Lot 1

2160m2

existing residential unit

Lot 2

1843m2

vacant

Access is to be via individual driveways off Nokomai Street. Water, wastewater, power and telecom are to be connected to the existing reticulation. Stormwater will be disposed of on site.

Dated: 14 October 2021 Signed by QUEENSTOWN LAKES DISTRICT COUNCIL

The location in respect of which this application relates is situated at: 4 Nokomai Street, Northlake, Wānaka (Lot 31 DP 471806 held in Record of Title 641181) ADDRESS FOR SERVICE FOR APPLICANT: Joubert Bekker joubert.bekker@ppgroup.co.nz C/- Paterson Pitts Group PO Box 283 Wānaka 9305 The Council planner processing this application on behalf of the Council is Wendy Baker, who may be contacted by phone at 021 184 3309 or email wendy.baker@qldc.govt.nz Submissions will be received until 12 November 2021, and must be served on the Consent Authority, Queenstown Lakes District Council, Private Bag 50072, Queenstown 9348 or email rcsubmission@qldc.govt.nz. These must be dated, signed by you, and include the following information: 1. Your name, email address (preferred) postal address and telephone number.

2. Details of the application in respect of which you are making the submission including location and the Resource Consent number.

3. Whether you support or oppose the application.

4. Your submission, with reasons.

5. The decision you wish the consent authority to make.

6. Whether you wish to be heard in support of your submission.

SPORT NZ RURAL TRAVEL FUND OPENS FOR 2021-22 Applications for funding from the Rural Travel Fund can be made by rural sport club teams and rural school club teams within the Territorial Authority region, with members aged between 5 and 18 years, who require financial assistance with transport costs so that they can participate in local sporting competitions.

To apply you must be either a rural school club team if it is participating in a regular local sports competition out of school time, which excludes inter- school and intra-school competitions run during school time or a rural sports club team if it is participating in an organised, regular sports competition through club membership outside of school time.

Applications forms are available on the Council website: www.qldc.govt.nz/events/funding/funding-for-sports/ Funding round closes at 5.00pm on Friday 29 October. All applications must be emailed to Britt.Race@qldc.govt.nz

Private Bag 50072 | 47 Ardmore Street Wānaka Phone 03 443 0024 | www.qldc.govt.nz

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Triples title won

The Council Word How’s life?

Sport 10 social league

The annual QLDC Quality of Life survey is back. It’s all about planning for a better tomorrow based on your feedback about things like employment, housing, health services, transport and the environment. Anyone aged 18+ who lives in the district can take part.

Share your feedback at letstalk.qldc.govt.nz before 7 November and be in to win one of four $250 Prezzy cards!

Our ever-popular Sport 10 social league is back again at Wānaka Recreation Centre.

Get your mates together and have fun competing in a different sport each week for ten weeks. Monday evenings from 1 November. Mixed teams essential.

For more info drop by the Rec Centre or email wrc@qldc.govt.nz

Free counselling for small business owners

PHOTO: Central Otago Bowls

Three of the best - from left, Amy Swain, Jo Stock and Barbara Wilson.

Wānaka bowlers brought home the Central Otago Centre Women’s Triples Championship title last weekend - and also took third place.

Amy Swain skipped the title winning Wānaka team with Jo Stock and Barbara Wilson, beating an accomplished Queenstown team of Deb Lloyd(s), Andrea Dowman and Kath Mann in the final.

The event attracted a dozen teams and the second Wānaka combination, 2019 champions

Marg Young(s), Rhonda Hurley and Marilyn Steel reached the semi-finals and finished third equal third with host club Alexandra.

In the final Wānaka scored nine on the first three ends. The game evened up somewhat in the middle part but Wānaka again opened up the gap and Queenstown conceded on the 17th end with the final score of 23-12.

It was a first Central Otago Centre title for all three players.

Are you a small business owner struggling with the impacts of Covid-19?

Free professional help is just a phone call away. Take Stock is a programme from the Southern Lakes Business Response Group offering three counselling sessions for local business owners, with heaps of practical advice to support your wellbeing.

It’s completely free and confidential.

Call 0800 360 364 and ask for Take Stock.

Pool fitness classes Term 4 aquatic programmes kick off from Monday 18 October. We’ve got SwimFit, AquaFit and more. For more info drop by Wānaka Recreation Centre or visit our website at qldc.govt.nz/recreation

Traffic light guide for mental health The Te Hau Toka Southern Wellbeing Group has also put together a handy traffic light guide outlining what to do in an immediate mental health crisis (red), where to get extra support (orange), and how to keep well (green). You can download it here www.qldc.govt.nz/community/communitywellbeing and find more news and tips on Facebook @tehautoka

Recycle with care At Alert Level 2, mixed recycling from kerbside collections can be processed as usual. Just make sure you’re putting the right stuff into your yellow bin, and that it’s all clean and contamination free. Cardboard, paper and cans go in the yellow bin, as well as plastic bottles and containers marked 1, 2, and 5. No meat trays, no fruit and veggie punnets, and no coloured bottles marked 1 please!

Central Otago FUNERALS

Household help, Meal preparation, Outings companionship, Shopping carer support.

I don’t normally talk about individual funerals but as this one was out of district I figure it is safe to pass comment. We looked after a funeral for a 98 year old lady recently who had done a lot for her community and one of the things she loved to do was make teddy bears and give them away. So her paper notice asked if people could bring their teddy bears along to the funeral to celebrate in a teddy bear’s picnic! Well I stood at the door giving out service sheets and watched the many teddy bears arrive. I have never seen so many grown men carry well worn teddy bears and when I commented on this they said their teddies had been much loved when growing up! Also when a number of the speakers got up I was interested to see they still held onto their bears too! What a lovely tribute to a lady who had given so much pleasure to others and it really summed up her caring nature......

- Heather Stephen

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SITUATION VACANT

ARE YOU OUR NEW EDITOR? A unique position in one of New Zealand’s most desirable communities has become available at The Wānaka Sun. We are looking for a full-time editor who can build on recent changes in our weekly publication and drive up readership on our on-line platform.

The successful applicant will be a respected multi-skilled journalist with a reputation for outstanding communication, organisation and leadership – and someone comfortable with a camera and digital media. He or she will constantly update our website and produce a weekly print product filled with breaking news, well subbed supplied content, regular columns and great photography.

Our new editor will, ideally, arrive with a sound knowledge of Wānaka.

Journalism will be our new editor’s life, not 9-to-5. The successful applicant will see this role as a long-term appointment.

Organising content and building contacts will be two of the major strengths of our new editor who will work in the community.

Wānaka Recreation Centre and Kahu Youth Trust Wednesdays 27 October - 15 December, 4.00 - 5.30pm

Our new editor will be a self-starter, highly motivated and flexible.

Years 7-10

Mentoring will be available if our new editor requires it.

If you are looking for a challenging role in a positive, friendly environment, plus the benefits of working in one of the fastest-growing regions in the country, apply today to admin@thewanakasun.co.nz with your CV and cover letter.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.

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