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ou are “scaremongering” was one of the many comebacks published in a letter from Mayor Jim Boult to Michael Ross of the Wanaka Stakeholders Group (WSG). It was a cutting letter — bordering on caustic — in response to the open letter that WSG had addressed to Minister Shane Jones. “The case for Wanaka has been clearly predicated on local demand, demand for a service that was there from the point Air New Zealand withdrew flights from the area. Since then the population growth of the Upper Clutha has increased the volume of domestic demand and it is eminently logical that the community should seek to provide for that,” said Boult. But domestic demand for domestic flights has never been the issue; the WSG has stated many times that it is only international jet flights that the group opposes. Boult’s defense of the airport’s development included, “let’s not forget that we all have family, whanau and friends throughout Aotearoa New Zealand, and I don’t believe I am alone in seeing the benefit to the community of access to a local airport to maintain those connections easily. The number of passengers out of Queenstown who are Wanaka domiciled attests to the growing demand for such services and most communities (indeed like Wanaka following the loss of scheduled services) would actually welcome this opportunity.”
But a spend of $300 - $400 million just so grandma can visit has been met with skepticism by members of Protect Wanaka, whose membership is now over 1500. Wanaka has a population of 8,900 according to the Dept of Statistics. Other towns with roughly the same population include: Gore, Waiuku, Waiheke Island, Greymouth, Motueka, Te Puke Community, and Huntly. None of these towns have their own personal airports in development. Even if the broader Wanaka District population of 12,300 was used, the comparative towns are Oamaru and Hawera; neither of which have a hope of getting a jetcapable airport so their grandmas can visit. Social media response to Boult’s letter was largely along the lines of “nonsense, ” and that this has nothing to do with friends and family and everything to do with increasing the district’s capacity for tourism. Boult continued, “we have previously advised you in correspondence, the role of Wanaka Airport as a complementary facility to Queenstown as part of a dual model was clearly signalled in the 2016 consultation. The QAC continues to engage with the community on what the ultimate model could look like and continued attempts to preempt the outcome of that community consultation undermines the integrity of that process. Your group’s ongoing rhetoric about the potential number of passenger movements reaching three million as an overflow from Queenstown are both unfounded and misleading.” In response, Ross said “We are not anti growth, and we wholeheartedly
support the important place that Wanaka has in the southern lakes tourism mix. We fully support the existing general aviation activities at our Wanaka Airport and would welcome the redevelopment of a new terminal to service local demand and turbo prop services as we enjoyed previously. “But to suggest that we take the next leap to a fully jet-capable airport with all the significant ancillary services that would be needed to support that $400m development is currently a step too far. To get this “dual airport” project — as currently proposed — over the line for the Upper Clutha community will require a much more inclusive community consultation. Regrettably this has not happened. If it had been done properly — we wouldn’t be having this dialogue now. “Your letter is full of bluster. Despite a number of assurances to the Wanaka Community, those assurances have absolutely no detail behind them. Each time we've asked for substantive information, directly or via public forums, our requests have been declined by you and your colleagues.” Ross concludes, “Quite frankly Jim, your letter shows once and for all the failure of QLDC to consult with the Wanaka community meaningfully, and you clearly have no intention to do so in the future.” The full letter from Mayor Boult and the response from Michael Ross is available on www.thewanakasun.co.nz. Pictured: Mayor Jim Boult and WSG’s Michael Ross face off in a public battle over Wanaka’s airport development.
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The resource consent hearing for the proposed cell tower in Hawea took place over Tuesday-Wednesday this week with Spark and the Hawea Community Association going head-to-head on the placement of the proposed 16-metre mast. The mast is proposed on the Road reserve immediately adjacent Peter Fraser Park, 79 Capell Avenue and 28 Myra Street, Lake Hawea. Chair of the Hawea Community Association, April MacKenzie, said the main beef that HCA has with Spark, isn’t that extra cell coverage may be required for a burgeoning population; it is the placement of the tower in a location that obscures views and ruins the number one attraction of living in Hawea — the mountain and lake scapes. McKenzie and the commissioners Bob Nixon and David Whitney all expressed concern about what additional antenna will be added over time? “3G and 4G we know, but what will 5G kit look like?” asked commissioner Whitney. They also asked whether other service providers need their own towers or can they co-locate their antenna on this mast — to which Spark declined to answer directly, saying only that other providers will need to submit their own consent application. “Once council approves this mast, we are obliged to approve Vodafone and Two Degrees otherwise we would be accused of being anti-competitive,” said commissioner Nixon The lack of consultation between Spark and HCA has also driven a large part of the discontent. Spark had reportedly requested to insert some information into the monthly HCA newsletter. “We were specifically asked not to indicate to the community what sites were being considered – yet they had already made a resource application for a site. We naively went along with their suggestion because
we thought that they were going to genuinely allow us to work with them to find suitable locations; once they shared with us what it was they were trying to achieve. That never happened,” said MacKenzie in her submission yesterday. “The current tower at Timaru Creek provides very good service to Hawea area; as demonstrated later in Mr Holden’s evidence. A similar tower out of the town; practically invisible could clearly meet the need that Spark says exists. But Spark would not share information or work with us,” she said. The HCA was keen to find alternative sites; “we were asked to give ideas and given about a week to do so; [but] we were not given any data or shown the red and blue circles [which demarcate frequency suitability]. “The analysis of other sites, such as the fire station, demonstrates a lack of understanding by Spark regarding the town and unwillingness to properly engage with the HCA. They would not send a team to visit sites with us nor would they provide us coverage and capacity data even though we asked for it. We have to conclude they did not test the alternative sites we suggested and they certainly were not willing to work with the HCA to search for sites,” said MacKenzie. Spark said, “In the case of Hawea this work has been going on by a team of planners and Radio Frequency engineers for over six months trying to determine the best possible location for a new cell tower. Additionally, since January this year Spark has worked closely with the Hawea Community Association around HCA suggested sites, all of which have been assessed, scoped against community user needs and found to be unsuitable.” Spark’s interpretation of “working closely” does not seem to align with HCA’s interpretation. Pictured: 13 people attended the hearing at Edgewater Resort this week.
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Wanaka is no stranger to homes with breathtaking builds and views; however, two local houses recently reigned supreme at the 2019 Otago/Southland ADNZ Resene Architectural Design Awards. Last Friday, the annual awards celebrated the work and talent of New Zealand architectural designers and architects across a platform of categories and projects. All designers must be members of ADNZ, which is a professional body for architects and architectural designers in the country. The Otago/Southland regional awards acknowledged the talent of eight designers, which included Michael John of AO Architecture and Andrew Simpson of Wiredog Architecture, for their separate designs on two Wanaka homes. John received two awards for the Lake Wanaka project called Mount Gold Place, which was a ‘forever home’ designed for a client with three teenage children and inspired by the elevated site. The home won joint place in the Residential New Home over 300msq Architectural Design Award category and the Resene Colour in the Design Award category. John designed three distinct wings in the house with a central double storey ‘anchor block’ that spreads across the site. The three wings take inspiration from ‘the classic southern chalet style’, while the anchor block’s ‘charred and brushed larch cladding is made to replicate the formation of the site’s protected Kanuka trees’. Judges said the design is ‘uncompromising on arrival but opens magnanimously to shared indoor and outdoor spaces’. The Residential New Home over 300msq Architectural
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Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) is seeking feedback to help shape some proposed changes for Wanaka’s lakeside area. Starting early this month, Wanaka residents can share their ideas on a concept plan for stage three of the Wanaka Lakefront Development Plan through an online survey or drop-in sessions. Stage three, which is the lakeside stage, will see design and construction from where Bullock Creek meets Lake Wanaka, along the edge of Lakeside Road and through to the marina. Possible features in the concept plan are designed to follow the Lakefront Development Plan’s ‘four big moves,’ which include the option for 300 metres of native revegetation planting along the lake’s edge. These were defined through community consultation in 2016. Thunes Cloete, QLDC general manager of community services, said it was exciting to see some of the potential features up for debate in the current concept plan. “As a starting point, we’ve got a great
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The Breast Cancer Foundation is hosting a free information session for Central Otago women with breast cancer. The evening will cover all subjects from using Tamoxifen, dealing with lymphoedema or options for reconstruction. The foundation said that top breast cancer surgeons will be heading to Queenstown to share their knowledge with local patients and health professionals at the August 9 event. The chief executive of Breast Cancer Foundation NZ, Evangelia Henderson,
said, “We’re delighted that people from Queenstown and nearby areas can attend this event for free. They’ll learn the latest information direct from some of New Zealand’s most knowledgeable surgeons, which will empower them in their decision-making.” The event is at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Queenstown, August 9, 5.45pm8.00pm. Drinks and nibbles will be provided. For more information or to register, freephone 0800 226 8773 or email breastnurse@bcf.org.nz. Pictured: breast cancer questions will be answered by New Zealand’s top surgeons.
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colours of the trees and hills. Heather took her picture using an OIympus Mi mark 111 camera attached to a 100-300mm lens focused at 240mm. She used an aperture of f7.1 and a shutter speed of 1/400th sec and ISO of 200. Wanaka Camera Club is dedicated to help improve the skills of anyone interested in photography. We welcome anyone to join us, irrespective of photographic ability. Come along and see what we can do for you. Our next meeting is Monday August 12, 7.30pm at The St John’s Rooms, Link Way. – By Bob Moore
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was found a short distance away with some damage to it. If you have any information we would be keen to hear from you. There have been four drink drivers this week and one is off to visit the judge. A female was arrested for several shoplifting offences. We have dealt with several family harm and mental health incidents. Remember that there are many agencies out there who are only too happy to assist you. You are not alone! A cow is believed to have been stolen and miraculously returned to its field a few days later. Here are a couple of scams to be aware
of: a person claiming to be from Spark calls about a fraud on your account. Before you know it they are accessing your computer and withdrawing money from your bank accounts. If you receive a call from Spark ask for their details and ask to ring them back. Or just tell them it is a scam and hang up. Give them NOTHING. The second scam reported was where iTunes emailed with a request to buy five vouchers and to send the codes to an email address. It’s a scam people…be vigilant. On that note, keep safe and be our eyes and ears. Have a good week and pray for snow!
Sport to once again bring the community together ALLISON MCLEAN
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There will be plenty of opportunities to participate in a variety of sports activities during the sixth annual Mitre 10 Wanaka Festival of Sport and Recreation on September 15. The free event, which drew more than 500 guests last year, promises to be 'bigger and better' in 2019, including securing Mitre 10 Wanaka as the new event sponsor. “Mitre 10 Wanaka is proud to sponsor the Festival of Sport for 2019," said Matt Calaher, Mitre 10 marketing manager. "We recognise the importance of such an amazing event that showcases our local clubs and organisations, and we are once again excited to see many of the fantastic sports and activities on show in September.” Amy Allan has been named as the event’s new coordinator. Allan has already been successful in securing the festival's Mitre 10 Wanaka sponsorship, and she said she has been humbled by the level of community support leading up to the event. "There will be over 25 local clubs on display, interactive exhibitions, coffee and food stalls, industry businesses and plenty of opportunity to experience activities and
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have some fun. There is actually something for everyone, not to mention free entertainment for the kids and giveaways for mum and dad," said Allan. The Mitre 10 Wanaka Festival of Sport and Recreation 2019, organised by the Upper Clutha Sports Community, takes place at the Wanaka Recreation Centre and Pool from 10am to 1pm. “This family event is designed to inform, promote and celebrate the range of sport and recreational activities on
offer to all ages over the summer season and beyond," said Upper Clutha Sports Community Trustees Bronwyn Coers and Diana Schikker. "It’s a chance to chat with the locals and network amongst the community while being inspired by and involved in a fun day out.” Pictured: Amy Allan pictured with Mitre 10 Wanaka basketball team at the Wanaka Recreation Centre in 2019. Allan has been named as the new coordinator of Mitre 10 Wanaka Festival of Sport and Recreation.
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Local hunters are tidying, cleaning and packing away their gear after the mallard and New Zealand shoveler duck season came to a close last weekend. Otago Fish & Game officer Nigel Pacey said more hunters are becoming aware that many mallards will be pairing up as they enter breeding season soon. “Research from telemetry monitored ducks in Southland has shown that when you harvest birds from your local area late in the season, they may well be the birds that would have resided and [bred] in your area,” he said. “So with this in mind, it makes sense for late-season hunters to go for green heads (males). By actively selecting green heads, you will be less likely to impact on the breeding potential of your local population.” Pacey said waterfowl hunting is still available for parries and swan and the paradise duck season continues until August 25. “There's still plenty of great paradise duck paddock hunting opportunities around. Particularly where farmers have been feeding out whole-grain silage to stock. Upland game bird hunting is still in full swing with quail, chukar and pheasant hunting open until August 25.” On the heels of the new gun control proposals announced by Government on July 22, a few local hunters weighed in on whether or not the gun control proposals and firearm amnesty scheme pose a direct impact on duck hunting.
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"I had a yarn to a few of the guys that go duck shooting… the general consensus is the new gun laws haven't really had an impact,” said Jason Searle, a hunter from Cromwell. “It is a bit of an inconvenience having the reduced magazine capacity, and a few people were unable to use their now-illegal guns and had to loan legal ones for duck shooting." He added, “I think the biggest issue with
the new gun laws surrounding shotguns is the reduction in magazine capacity and length of steel shot cartridges. Steel shot cartridges are longer than traditional lead shot. A lot of people opted for a magazine extension for their guns after steel shot was introduced so they can still hold the same amount of shells in the magazine.” Pictured: tighter gun laws have not had a material effect on duck shooting this year.
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Several nominees have formally announced their candidacy in this October's local government elections; however, only a handful of names have been officially lodged with Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) thus far. PHOTO: Supplied To date, QLDC has received three nominees for the four available seats on the Wanaka Community Board: Ed Taylor, Robert Duncan and Richard Henshall. No nominees had been lodged for the three seats available on the Wanaka Ward by the time this article went to print. Leigh Overton, Aiden Craig and Jane Nimmo are vying for the one seat available on Central Otago Health Inc. Heath Copland, Michael Pannett and Michael Walker are nominees for the one seat on Arrowtown Ward. Nominations opened for all candidates on July 19 and will close on August 16 at 12pm. A potential candidate must be a New Zealand citizen, at least 18 years old and enrolled to vote. Prospective councillors must be nominated by two people registered as voters in the Wanaka Ward. The voting period runs from September 20 until election day, October 12, at 12pm. Pictured: Ed Taylor has officially submitted his candidacy for a seat on the Wanaka Community Board in this October’s local government elections.
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Jet racing to return to Wanaka next Easter ALLISON MCLEAN
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Back by popular demand, jet racing will revisit Wanaka’s skies during next Easter’s Warbirds Over Wanaka International Airshow. Dubbed one of the most popular Warbirds Over Wanaka acts, jet racing first wowed the airshow’s crowds in 2014; it featured pilots from Australia, New Zealand and the United States of America who perform precision flying around a tight race track at speeds of more than 600 kph. Four of the pilots from 2014 are set to return next year, including Kiwi Paul ‘Huggy’ Hughan, who took out the winner’s trophy at the inaugural event flying John Currie’s Christchurch-based Vampire jet. “The jet racing in 2014 was such a blast,” said Huggy. “A chance for a group of very experienced pilots to test their skills and aircraft against each other. While we were fierce competitors on the race
track, we were all good friends once the aircraft were back on the ground.” Brett Emeny from New Plymouth will also return and fly his Vampire, as well as Peter Vause, also from New Plymouth, who will fly his L-39 Albatros. Rick Vandam, American pilot and former Reno Air Races Jet Class champion, is also coming back. “I had such a blast on my first visit to New Zealand,” he said. “A beautiful country and such a wonderful airshow. The racing was great, and I’ve been itching to get back ever since.” United States Air Force Thunderbirds pilot Paul ‘Sticky’ Strickland will join next year’s Jet Racing; he made his Wanaka debut in 2018 performing a display in the same L-39 Albatros jet he will again pilot in 2020. For more information, visit www.fighterjets.nz or www.warbirdsoverwanaka.com. Pictured: Jets racing during Warbirds Over Wanaka International Airshow 2014.
Celebrations at Snow Farm Emma Conyngham
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Snow Farm NZ is prepping for a big party this weekend as they celebrate the resort's 30th Anniversary Celebrations on Saturday August 3, with even more fun activities for the kids on Sunday August 4. Snow Farm NZ is owned and operated by the Pisa Alpine Charitable Trust (PACT) and is operated on Queenstown Lakes District Council land. The resort is the only non-profit ski area in the Southern Lakes region. Founded in 1986 by Mary and John Lee on Waiorau Farm, the Snow Farm was the first crosscountry ski area in New Zealand. Originally called the Waiorau Nordic Ski Area, (Waiorau was the Maori name that Ngai Tahu gave to the area), that translates to ‘the place of over one hundred waters’. The name was later changed to reflect its farming heritage. The weekend’s festivities include a biathlon Range demo, a colouring competition, cross country
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Otago residents are reminded to keep their eyes peeled for sightings of rooks in the region after a Maniototo property owner spotted a parliament of the birds late last week. The Otago Regional Council have since travelled to the property and have confirmed the sighting and plan to continue more pest investigations on known sites in the area. ORC team leader of biosecurity and biodiversity Richard Lord said that, “fog hindered some recent site inspections, but we’ll continue the search and will implement appropriate control measures if any are located.” Rooks — which were introduced to the country in the late 19th century to control insect pests — are identified on the ORC’s regional pest plan as a ‘pest to be exterminated.’ Since
eradication efforts began, the regional population has been taken down from the thousands into the tens, which is a major benefit for grain and grass growers. The birds are known to fly in small groups around the region, who can inflict thousands of dollars of damage upon grassy crops. Previous sightings in the Maniototo have meant that the ORC will be monitoring the area very closely. However, all residents in the Otago area are prohibited from poisoning, capturing, trapping or shooting at rooks, or interfering with a rook nest upon sighting, as this can lead to the groups splitting up, eventually spreading the population. Instead, sightings on either public or private land should immediately be reported to the ORC at 0800 474 082. Pictured: rooks can wreak havoc on grassy crops.
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The South Island’s largest New Year’s music festival are gearing up with a long list of acts for this year’s event in December. Rhythm & Alps festival director Alex Turnbull and his team of organisers have recently announced a first line up of acts for the event, including some fairly large names. “We’ve hand-chosen these acts from around the globe to showcase a swathe of musical talent that cherry picks from all genres and musical styles,” said Turnbull, “we’re PHOTO: Wanaka Sun archive unbelievably excited about the calibre chocolate fish races and tandem ski races, plus a of this year’s artistic selection and we buffet lunch. know this festival won’t disappoint. More details are on Snow Farm’s Facebook page. It’s another international level linePictured: Snow Farm is celebrating 30 years of up, with a second announcement still cross country skiing. to come.” Among the collection of artists set to perform are a number of international talents, London artist Wilkinson will headline as the festival’s premium slot with a full band and small string
orchestra. His most recent 2019 hit, ‘All For You’ is already becoming something of an unofficial Kiwi anthem among fans, who will be excited to hear him live. Also in the international lineup will be American trap and bass producer RL Grime, British electronic artist Jon Hopkins alongside Sam Shepherd and Floating Points. Other acts of note will include UK Shy FX, US rapper Freddie Gibbs, US Honey Dijon alongside UK HAAi. A number of New Zealand talent will also be in the lineup to represent the nation. Acts will include Opiuo, Ladi6, Mako Road, The Butlers and electronic State of Mind. “Rhythm & Alps is regarded as the safest festival in NZ and the best place to be in the country for New Year’s,” Turnbull says, “with awesome music, immaculate stage production, amazing weather and a relaxed atmosphere, we’re proud to deliver a world-class festival in Wanaka’s spectacular Cardrona Valley.”
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Upper Clutha Black Kwik Sticks found their goalscoring mojo after the holiday break, with Oscar Crowe diving straight into the action and scoring in the second minute against Cromwell Red last week. Six minutes later, Alice Porter added another goal, following repeated hassle on the Cromwell goalie who, after about seven saves, was unable to stop the eighth. While Cromwell rallied, their counterattacks were thwarted by Oliver Cotter and Nicola
McKay in defence for Upper Clutha, however, the Red’s spirited defence kept the score to 2-0 going into half time. After the break Oscar Crowe scored his second goal while Hugh Ragg worked his way through Cromwell’s defence to score the fourth goal of the game. This capped off a well-rounded performance from all Upper Clutha players with some great contributions and play from Hannah Wright, Lulu Petit and Beau Gordon. Pictured: Upper Clutha Black enjoys a scoring bonanza.
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Plastics in this article do not affect kerbside collections by Queenstown Lakes District kerbside collection service. The article below only refers to plastics which are dropped directly at Wastebusters. One, two and five. One, two and five. These are the numbers to remember when sorting your plastics to drop off at Wastebusters. Wastebusters is reducing the range of plastic containers and bottles it accepts for recycling to 1’s, 2’s and 5’s, to reflect their commitment to recycle onshore where possible. From August 1, Wastebusters will only accept plastic containers and bottles with a number 1, 2 or 5 on the bottom for recycling. Any plastic containers and bottles received by Wastebusters with a number 3, 4, 6 or 7 on the bottom will be landfilled. Recycling manager Bis Bisson said the policy reflects the reality of today’s recycling world, and
The Informant This week’s article covers a number of tax related topics and comes from Alex Cull, our in-house tax expert. Alex is available for consultation at our local office here in Wanaka. Property continues to be an area of interest in Wanaka and there are a few issues we have come across on the tax front. A rezoning under Stage 1 of the Proposed District Plan has meant that many landowners within Wanaka’s Urban Growth Boundary may subdivide their land into smaller lots. This has resulted from a rezoning of Rural-Residential (minimum 4,000 sqm) to Large Lot Residential (minimum 2,000 sqm). From a tax perspective, landowners can be caught-out if they perform subdivision or development work to the land that is beyond the minimum non-physical services required to subdivide (surveying and legal), or if the rezoning results in a 20% increase in the market value of the undivided land. This is a very broad overview and there are exclusions that apply if the owner has lived on the land. However, these exclusions will often not apply to trusts despite the beneficiaries of that
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Wastebusters’ desire to be upfront with their customers and to encourage more transparency in the recycling industry. “Since China stopped taking plastics for recycling under National Sword, Wastebusters hasn’t had anywhere globally to send mixed bales of 3-7’s for recycling. Plastics 3, 4, 6 and 7 make up a small fraction of the recycling we collect, and with no way to reprocess them we’ve made the decision to stop collecting them.” “Our customers can be confident that nearly all the 1, 2 and 5 plastic containers and bottles that go through Wastebusters will be recycled onshore by reprocessors who meet New Zealand’s environmental and labour standards,” said Bis. “It also gives them a clear message to avoid taking home plastic containers and bottles with a 3, 4, 6 or 7 where they can.” Wastebusters asks their customers to keep rinsing bottles and containers to ensure there is no food stuck to them, and to taking all the lids off before recycling.
trust living on the land. Therefore, considering the extent of the work before applying for subdivision consent can be worthwhile. Sometimes it can be erection of a fence that makes all the difference. Another property issue we are seeing relates to the Bright-Line rule. This rule applies when residential land is bought and sold within a five-year period. The start date of this five-year period is important and varies depending on the legal interest you are purchasing. For example, the five-year period for the purchase of an existing separate legal title will be different to land purchased ‘off-the-plans’, where you are purchasing the right to receive a separate title when the development is complete. If you are caught within the rule, you may be able to claim an exclusion if the land is your Main Home. This exclusion will be available if you have lived on the land for at least 50% of the Bright-Line period and you have used more than 50% of the land for the enjoyment of your Main Home. We are seeing some confusion around situations where bare land is purchased as a site for a family home but not actually lived on for 50% or more of the relevant ownership period. Similarly, the exclusion may not be available in relation to lifestyle blocks where more than 50% of the land is not used for the enjoyment of the home.
Where Wastebusters recycling goes Clear PET (#1 eg soft drink bottles) goes to Flight Plastics in Wellington to be made into fruit containers. Includes pale green and blue tints. Coloured PET (#1 eg soft drink bottles) is baled separately, and the last load was sent to OJI Fibre who onsell it overseas. PET meat-trays are now baled separately so we can find a reprocessor to take them. HDPE (#2 eg milk bottles and cleaning product bottles) goes to Comspec in Christchurch to be processed into flake, which is then made into drainage pipe or other industrial plastics. Polypropylene (#5 eg ice cream and yoghurt containers) goes to Comspec in Christchurch to be processed into flake, which is then made into cable reels or other industrial plastics. Queenstown Lakes District Council recycling QLDC maintenance and operations manager, Erin Moogan said consideration had been given
to reducing the range of plastic containers and bottles QLDC accepts for recycling as part of the new service roll out, but it was decided not to take that step just yet. “At this stage we do still have markets that are accepting mixed plastics, provided they are clean and uncontaminated, although much of our mixed plastics do end up in manufacturing factories offshore. We agree that this means we don’t have the same level of detail on the final destination of our mixed plastics or what each number is made into,” she said. “QLDC is keeping a close watching brief on what’s happening in this space and may reconsider the decision to change what we accept in the future. Given this would be a huge change for the district we need to make sure any changes are the right decision for the long term.” Pictured: plastics sorting only affects plastic dropped at Wastebusters, and does not affect kerbside recycling.
This commonly occurs when large areas of the lifestyle block are leased to a neighbour for grazing. In an earlier article, we mentioned the Government’s proposal to ring-fence losses from residential rental property. The relevant bill has now been enacted and the ring-fencing will be operational from the current tax year (beginning 1 April 2019). The ring-fencing limits the ability for landlords to offset losses from residential rental property with other income such as salary and wages. Those landlords will only be able to offset their rental losses against rental profits or other taxable income under the Bright-Line rule. To further tighten the rule, the Bill also provides restrictions on the ability to borrow money to acquire shares within a ‘land-rich’ entity such a company where 50% or more of the entity’s assets are residential rental properties. This is an anti-avoidance measure preventing landlords from restructuring the deductions for interest Our final point in relation to property is regarding IRD numbers. While a capital gains tax is now off the table, the Government has adopted the Tax Working Group’s recommendation to require all vendors and purchasers to provide IRD numbers as part of the transaction process. This was not previously required if a person was disposing of their main home. However, from 1 January 2020 it will become mandatory.
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Simon Underwood, senior project manager, NZ Transport Agency has confirmed that the underpass from SH84 to Three Parks is going ahead, and is in the final tendering stage. Underwood said, “The Transport Agency has been working with Willowridge Developments Ltd to design and consent the new roundabout intersection for Three Parks and SH 84. This project is due to start later in the year and is currently at the final tendering stage. The Transport Agency hopes to award the contract soon. This intersection/roundabout and its construction is fully funded by Willowridge. “The Transport Agency has also been working with QLDC and Willowridge to investigate design options for a pedestrian and cycleway underpass adjacent to this new intersection and final design for this part of the project is now underway. The underpass is the safest way to get children in particular, as well as cyclists, across this highway,” he said. Ian Hall, chair of the Establishment Board of Trustees for Take Karara said, “the Establishment Board is very happy to see an agreement reached for the new underpass into Three Parks and we look forward to the construction work being completed this year. As safe access to the new school is a priority for the Board, we are now hoping that the District Council will be able to give a priority to improvements on Ballantyne Road for the benefit of cyclists and pedestrians.” The underpass will connect with the existing walking/cycle trails and the new Mt Iron car park (across from Sir Tim Wallis Drive), using existing road reserve and some Willowridge land. Underwood continued, “This part of the project will be jointly funded by the Transport Agency and QLDC. Willowridge will provide the linkages into Three Parks with all three parties working with the Ministry of Education which is constructing the new primary school.”
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‘Knead’ all about it: the honours continue to rise for Wanaka's award-winning Kai Pai Bakery. The local bakery took home six Top 10 Awards this week at the 23rd annual Bakels New Zealand Supreme Pie Awards; it received more awards than any other South Island bakery. After nine years of business, Kai Pai Bakery now 'officially' creates the best chicken, leek and bacon pie in the country after receiving a Gold Award for the category. Kai Pai Bakery also won a Silver Award in the Gourmet Meat category for its chicken, leek, bacon and mushroom pie. The bakery also landed fifth in the mince and cheese category and sixth in the Truckie and Tradie (steak and gravy) category. It received Highly
Commended mentions in the vegetarian and commercial wholesale (mince and cheese) categories. The family-owned and operated Kai Pai Bakery makes 25,000 pies a day from its location in town. Kai Pai Bakery head baker Jason Danielson accepted the awards during the Auckland ceremony last night, and was one of only two recipients of a Gold Award in the South Island this year. Over the past four years, Danielson has received 15 Top 10 Awards, more than any baker in the South Island and third equal in the country. He has been making pies for more than 25 years. “These awards are always the cherry on top of all of our team’s hard work and dedication,” said Danielson. “We are so PHOTO: supplied thrilled to be acknowledged again at this year’s Bakels Awards, especially given Pictured: Kai Pai Bakery (NZ) head baker Jason the calibre of the fellow entrants and the Danielson at the Bakels Supreme Pie Awards expert status of the panel of judges.” in Auckland.
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New Zealand performer Ali Harper is thrilled to announce that she will be returning to Wanaka again on August 17 at 7:30pm to grace the Lake Wanaka Centre stage and tantalise Upper Clutha Audiences. She will be performing her show ‘A Doris Day Special’ in memory of the show’s namesake who passed away in May this year at age 97. Harper is an accomplished New Zealand performer with a number of international awards under her belt for her one-woman shows, some of which have been played in Wanaka. A Doris Day Special’ has been toured around the country before, however in the wake of Doris Day’s death, Harper has decided to revive the show in her honour and will be
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touring it around the South Island. “I have found wherever I go, everyone loves Doris Day. I believe her freshness, vivacious personality, beautiful clothes, gorgeous films and songs are pure escapism for many,” said Harper. The show is set in a 1971 Hollywood
Television Studio where Doris Day (played by Harper), is recording her very own T.V. special. The audience act as the studio audience as Harper shows that life was not as glamorous as it seemed for Day in real life. “This is what interested me the most when I was researching Doris’s life. The fact that she could be all sunshine and pure joy on camera and yet her life was full of torment and sadness. This for me shows what an incredibly brave and empowering woman she was that the tragedies in her life did not define her,” said Harper. The Wanaka show will be on at the Lake Wanaka Centre at 7:30pm on Saturday, August 17. Tickets are available either at Ritual Espresso Café (cash only) or online at eventfinda.co.nz. Pictured: Ali Harper
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Wanaka Swim Club had 10 swimmers competing at the Otago Short Course Swimming Championships over the weekend, held at the Moana Pool in Dunedin. The team consisted of: Max Bagley, Kate Bennie, Jack Findlay, Jojo King, Lachlann Mactaggart, Coast Morland, Cruz Morland, Maya Parker, Benjamin Silipo and Douglas Wise. The team achieved 100 percent personal bests in the first session of the competition. “[This is] an awesome achievement and a testament to how hard they have worked over the past term leading in,” said head coach Cameron Stanley. “Most importantly, everyone learned a lot from the experience of being at a meet, as a team, and competing against the best swimmers in Otago.” The following swimmers won gold medals and were Otago Champions for their age group in the following events: Max Bagley – 100 fly, 200 IM; Kate Bennie – 50 free, 100 free, 50 back, 100 back, 200 back; Jack Findlay – 100 back, 200 back; Cruz Morland – 50 back; Benjamin Silipo – 200 free, 100 back, 200 back, 100 breast, 200 breast, 200 IM, 400 IM. Further medals were won by Kate Bennie, Jack Findlay, Lachlann Mactaggart, Coast Morland, Cruz
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Morland. All team members achieved a top 10 placing and improved their ranking going into the competition, which is extremely encouraging for the future, especially given that approximately half were at their first Otago SC Champs. The next competition on the calendar is South Island Champs held in Dunedin from August 16-18, and then New Zealand Short Course Champs held in Auckland at the beginning of October. Many of the swimmers on the team are working towards these competitions, and made big progress towards times that will put them in contention at these events. Pictured: Wanaka Swim Club took a slew of medals at the Otago Short Course Swimming Championships.
It was a close game for the MAC First XV in Alexandra last Saturday July 27 with Dunstan High School depriving the Wanaka team of the win in the final play of the game and the match ending in a 17-all draw. While the MAC players looked disappointed not to come away with the win, coming from 5-7 down at half time to hold a 17-10 lead until the last minute of extra time, head coach Carl Schmack said a draw was better than a loss. The last time the two teams met, at the beginning of the season, Dunstan scored a convincing 21-33 victory. The strong rivalry between the two teams made for a high intensity game, MAC feeling the pressure at the start and giving away several penalties before regrouping to score the first try with prop Rhys Hughes driving over the line. A try to Dunstan just before half time “was a bit of a turning point,” said Schmack, the Wanaka team finding themselves on the back foot. “If we’d held out until halftime, I think we would have been ok,” Schmack continued. “The second half we were up against it. The boys did extremely well to come back.” Keen to extend their lead,
Dunstan opted for a penalty kick to bring the score to 5-10 but two quick tries to number eight Fergus Read put MAC back in front. However, it was a third attempt by wing Marcus Hetherington, ruled a no-try, which could have been the silver bullet the Wanaka side really needed. With neither team willing to settle for second place, in the end it was Dunstan who rallied, scoring a try in the sixth minute of extra time, tying the score up at 17-17. MAC must now win their next two games – against Waitaki Boys’ High School and Otago Boys’ High Seconds – in order to reach the final. With the 12-team competition now split into top, middle and bottom four, MAC are playing for top honours in the middle bracket. Schmack says he has confidence in his team, but patience will be the key to successful execution of the game plan. “We need to go through phases and not go too early. When we got it right in the second half (of the Dunstan game), going through phases we looked dangerous,” he said. The MAC v Waitaki game is scheduled for 1pm on Saturday August 3 at home in Wanaka. Pictured: MAC went head to head against Dunstan.
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