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The inaugural Ripe Festival at the Corbridge Woolshed last weekend featured 18 wineries, 2 breweries, 1 cider maker, 2 distilleries, 1 kombucha firm, 7 food stalls, 1 ice cream vendor and Wanakup coffee but many more businesses were keen to participate than there was space for. The success of the festival succeeded according to organisers. See the story on page 6.

Vital core projects not ‘sexy’ projects for 10-year-plan Pat Deavoll

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he Council voted last Thursday to approve the draft 2021-2031 Ten Year Plan Consultation Document and supporting information at a Full Council Meeting. The draft 2021-2031 Ten Year Plan Consultation Document identifies key challenges for the Queenstown Lakes District and projects proposed to address them, centred around climate change, delivering safe and reliable 3 waters services, meeting the transport needs

of the communities, and a proposal to increase some user fees and charges. QLDC Deputy Mayor Calum MacLeod said: “The Upper Clutha’s biggest challenge has to be growth and how we react to it. Specifically relating to Infrastructure, 3 waters reform, the new national regulator and RMA reform. These are not ‘sexy’ projects. They are our vital core business “Proposed projects that will address these projects are: Growth - the Seven P’s, Proper Prior Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance. Encouraging further diversification of our economy. Land supply management.

Infrastructure - QLDC is spending $51.1m (approximately 24 per cent of the LTP transport budget) on transport projects in the Upper Clutha. 3 waters - QLDC is spending $768m (approximately 25 per cent of this in the Upper Clutha) on 3 waters projects.” Consultation on the 10 Year Plan begins on Friday March 19 2021 for a period of four weeks and will be formally notified in local newspapers. Copies of the Consultation Document and supporting information are now available online at letstalk.qldc.govt.nz, at Council offices and libraries across the district, or by emailing

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letstalk@qldc.govt.nz. The Consultation Document will also be distributed as an insert via the Mountain Scene and Wānaka Sun publications on Thursday 1 April 2021 and via rural delivery in the Upper Clutha, and posted to all non-resident ratepayers. Council also plans to host a number of drop-in sessions throughout the district for community members to speak with staff about the draft 20212031 Ten Year Plan. During the meeting Councillor Quentin Smith said the Plan was a “death knell” for the Upper Clutha. See his comments on page 5.

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A great harvest, if we Otago Climate Change Risk Assessment available Pat Deavoll can get the pickers editor@thewanakasun.co.nz

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Master Sommelier Cameron Douglas at the Ripe festival this weekend, a celebration of wine in Central Otago.

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Local vineyards are expecting a harvest of high quality fruit across the board in the next few weeks although there are concerns about who will pick it. Dr. John Harris of Māori Point Wines in Tarras said it had been “one of those really good years,” with favourable weather bringing a “wonderful early flowering and fruit set,” and - despite a cold January everything was “just roaring along.” The team was set to harvest earlier than usual this year, starting with sparkling wines in ten days’ time. Riverbank Road vineyard Aitken’s Folly had similar expectations, with Fiona Aitken saying the fruit quality after a warm, relatively dry spring was “fantastic” ahead of their usual ten day picking window towards the end of April. And across town at Rippon, vineyard manager Shannon Foley agreed that favourable weather, plus quite a bit of rain, had made for some good-looking, heavy fruit almost ready to pick. “We just have to get through the last couple weeks,” she said. Despite some cold nights, frost was not yet a major concern - but, for some, the lack of RSE workers due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic was. Harris recalled that during the lockdown harvest last year, Māori Point had a “great cohort of wonderful people from Hāwea” to help them pick, including mountain guides and expedition leaders who were unable to travel overseas. This

year, it was “hard to tell” how many pickers they would have, but they were in the process of arranging their first one-day pick and “hoping to be okay.” Aitken said that their family run vineyard was hoping to rely on volunteers to give a day of their time and help pick the grapes this year. “It’s going to end up being very different,” she said. “Pickers are an issue across the whole region.” Aitken’s Folly would normally rely on Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme workers from overseas, but this year there was a very limited amount - and not very many had been allocated to Central Otago. James Dicey from Grape Vision (vineyard development and management in Central Otago) said that he normally had around 90 RSE workers from Vanuatu for the grape harvest. “This year, we have less than half that, and we’re lucky to have that many,” he said. On top of that, most backpackers had “either left the country or gone north” for fruit-picking work, particularly after the Central Otago cherry-picking season was cut short by heavy rainfall at the start of the year. “We’re trying to find as many people as we possibly can,” he said, and was calling out to the local community for assistance. But Foley said Rippon had had “no struggle” in finding workers, with a mixture of locals and travellers contacting her to ask for work. “When the SSE visas run out in September we might have an issue, but so far, so good.”

Otago will face less snowfall, warmer temperatures and fewer frosts as a result of climate change, and this will lead to increased risk of flood and drought, coastal erosion and wildfires, a new report commissioned by the Otago Regional Council (ORC) has found. The report is publicly available on the ORC website for anyone to view. ORC received its first Otago Climate Change Risk Assessment (OCCRA) at a meeting of the Data and Information Committee last week. The Risk Assessment is a milestone report on the impacts of climate change and its associated risks and opportunities for the region. The OCCRA report is based on the climate change projection study by the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA). All district and city councils in Otago were consulted, and sector leads and experts from Otago and beyond had input. Over 70 groups and specialists were invited to contribute to the risk assessment, such as the Department of Conservation, Heritage New Zealand, New Zealand Insurance Council, and the Otago Chamber of Commerce. Data and Information Committee co-chair Alexa Forbes said the report brought the risks of climate change into sharp focus. “This report gives us a clear picture of the dramatic ways in which climate change is set to affect our region over the coming decades. Climate change will exacerbate existing challenges and introduce new ones. Its effects will be felt in every part of Otago. “This report will help guide actions within and beyond ORC: it is filled with data and projections that will inform how we as a region adapt to the challenges and rise to the opportunities of climate change,” Forbes said. “Plus, it will be repeated every six years, ensuring that the latest climate change projections are used.” The report not only highlights risks across five domains, including natural environment; built environment; economy; society and governance; but also, opportunities that climate change may bring to Otago – such as allowing different crops to thrive in the region. ORC General Manager Operations

Wildfires, like the one in Ohau this year, are an increased possibility.

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Gavin Palmer said the risk assessment added a closer, regional lens to the Ministry for the Environment’s National Climate Change Risk Assessment, released in August 2020. “The methodological approach developed for the OCCRA is well-aligned with the approach used by the government on a national scale, which ensures that the assessments are complementary. “The report uses temperature projections under a particular climate change scenario to assess risks in three timeframes: the present day, midcentury, and by the end of the century,” Palmer said. “It takes a broad, wide-ranging, and high-level perspective of risks, beyond the focus on sea-level rise and natural hazards in coastal areas. It considers the breadth of climate change impacts – across domains, sectors, geography, and time. “Much of what we do in Otago hinges

on the region’s climate, so we need to have a clear picture, collectively, of how that climate is changing.” The risk assessment complements three other ORC projects focused on climate change mitigation: an analysis of ORC’s greenhouse gas emissions presented to Council in November 2020, the Otago Regional Greenhouse Gas Inventory, and an investigation into the feasibility of lower emissions public transport. ORC is planning a public engagement campaign designed to interactively communicate the findings of the OCCRA with a wide range of stakeholders across Otago. This will raise awareness of the risks of climate change, as well as create opportunities for ORC, communities, and organisations to work together in the face of climate change. The Risk Assessment is planned to be renewed by 2026.

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More bare land sales for Longview SHA Pat Deavoll

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Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) has signed off on a change allowing for up to 40 per cent of the Longview special housing area (SHA), at Lake Hāwea, to be sold “bare.” QLDC allowed the 480 lot development to increase its house and land package prices by as much ten per cent last year, and now it has approved the new changes requested by the developer. First home buyers will be exempt from the 40 per cent threshold. Longview, located to the south of Cemetery Road, opened pre-sales for stage one of the developments this month. The site was classified as a SHA in December last year, allowing for affordable housing conditions, including a limit of 30 per cent on bare section sales to prevent land banking. Land banking is the practice of buying a piece of land based on its potential for future sale, development or subdivision. The investor keeps hold of the land until market conditions are favourable, then divides it into smaller titles or house and land packages to sell for a profit. Universal Developments director Lane Hocking unsuccessfully requested an increase in bare land sales of up to 50 per cent in October last year. He more recently requested the new 40 per

cent limit on the basis that first home buyers will be exempt from this limit. Hocking said the SHA included a five-year prohibition of section on-sales without a house, a limit to section sales to one per person, and affordability criteria on house and land packages. QLDC policy planner Katie Russell said the change to bare land sale numbers would give more flexibility to how the development could be sold, but still provide choice for first time home buyers. Longview developer Universal Developments (UD) was granted consent in April 2020 to develop 480 residential allotments and around 90 lots from $219k – $299k in value. The residential sections ranged in size from 250m2-620m2, with most being in the 400m2600m2 size. At the time commissioner David Whitney said development in such a locality was preferred to developing land remote from existing community services in established townships. This provided an opportunity to add to the district’s housing stock and materially assist in addressing the affordability issue, he said. According to Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC), a SHA is an area of land suitable for new housing, where development could be fast-tracked under the more permissive consenting powers provided by the Housing Accords and Special Housing Areas Act (HASHAA).

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Longview, situated to the south of Cemetery Road, Hāwea,has opened pre-sales for stage one of the development.

SHA were set up to boost housing supply and improve housing affordability by facilitating development that met the needs of the growing population. Chairperson of the Hawea Community Association (HCA) Cherilyn Walthew said;” Affordable housing is just a complete myth. It was never part of the equation and I think what people need to recognise is that it might be affordable at the time they buy it but every time infrastructure needs to be upgraded, e.g., the roads, they are going to need more funding and we are the ones who are going to have to pay for it. Our rates are going to go whistling up through the roof. It's certainly not going to be affordable housing; it's going to be an investment property

which is exactly what we (HCA) didn't want.” According to UD it was offering some of the most affordable sections and packages in the district. “There are a good selection of house/land packages at $650 below which is within the KiwiSaver Home-start ceiling for the district,” it said. “House/land packages can be on-sold at any time but a bare section cannot be on-sold for five years. We put this package in place to remove speculators flipping sections,” said UD. “There are 3.5 hectares of commercial area. We have an early childhood education centre signed up and are working with a medical centre, gym and hair salon.”

Draft Spatial Plan approved consultation Pat Deavoll

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Following approval by councillors at last Thursday’s Full Council meeting, Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) will begin public consultation on a draft Queenstown Lakes Spatial Plan. The draft Spatial Plan – the first that has been prepared for the Queenstown Lakes District – will guide decisions and investment across local, regional and central government. Looking forward as far as 2050, it will set a vision and framework for how, and where, the district will grow in the future. It is based around the phrase ‘Grow Well’ or ‘Whaiora,’ which translates to ‘in the pursuit of wellness.’ Members of the public will be able to provide feedback on the draft Spatial Plan from 19 March until 19 April. Deputy Mayor Calum MacLeod commented: “The Spatial Plan is a community led framework for how and where we grow looking over a 30 year horizon into the future. In its essence it is the pursuit of wellness. It is designed to guide

decision making and investment - across all levels of government - ensuring we’re delivering the best possible future for our communities and for future generations.” He said the main issues facing the Upper Clutha in the next 50 years were:”Climate Change. Climate Change. Climate Change. Growth. Affordability. Infrastructure. Effective community input. Transport - public and personal. Health - an ageing population. The divergent expectations of those who arrive with a lot and those with not so much.” Queenstown Lakes District Mayor Jim Boult encouraged all residents and ratepayers to review and share their thoughts on the draft Plan. “The draft Spatial Plan has been informed by many conversations with the community between 2018 and 2020,” Boult said. “It will play a key role in the evolution of the district over the next 30 years. Given its importance, it is vital people throughout the community become involved and have their say on the district’s future.” The Plan is underpinned by the Whaiora Grow Well Partnership, a new Urban Growth

Partnership between the central government, Kāi Tahu and QLDC. Once it is finalised, the partnership will continue to work together to deliver priority initiatives identified in the Plan. ”The draft Spatial Plan is the result of QLDC’s close collaboration with our partners over a three year period,” Boult said. “I believe that we have the best chance of success when central and local government work together with iwi, business, industry and community members to deliver a shared vision for the district.” Minister of Housing Hon Megan Woods endorsed the benefits of a strong partnership to guide the Spatial Plan. “Working in partnership between the government, council, Kāi Tahu and the local community is critical to address the growth pressures the Queenstown Lakes has been experiencing. The draft Spatial Plan provides a joined-up view for the future, directing growth towards positive change for the environment, community and visitors to the Queenstown Lakes,” Woods said. Lyn Carter from Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki has worked closely on this project as

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Queenstown Lakes District Mayor Jim Boult encouraged all residents and ratepayers to review and share their thoughts on the draft Plan.

one of the Kāi Tahu representatives on the Spatial Plan Steering Group. “Kāi Tahu have brought a range of core values and aspirations to this partnership, seeking both sustainable growth for the district and to protect the environment,” Carter said. “ “The process of development and content of the draft Spatial Plan reflects our positive working relationship with the council and government,” Whaanga said. “Ultimately the strength of our relationship is a benefit to the district and will carry through into all areas of implementation.”

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On-site parking going optional? Pat Deavoll

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By February 2022 the provision of onsite parking will be optional in the Queenstown Lakes District. The removal of minimum onsite parking standards is required by Government through the National Policy Statement-Urban Development, and means that onsite parking, other than accessibility parking, will soon be optional for all residential, commercial and visitor accommodation development Shaping Our Future (SoF) is hosting a public discussion to understand how we can ensure that this leads to positive outcomes for our communities rather than parked-car chaos and the undermining of active travel. The discussion will be held in Queenstown on March 30 at Remarkables Primary School from 6:30 to 8:30pm. The aim is to inform people of the

impending Plan Change and to empower them to take the ‘next steps’ to ensure good outcomes for their communities. Julie Anne Genter ( Green MP, planner and expert in parking management) will be there to help the community understand the policy, to provide a bit of inspiration, and to guide the discussion towards workable solutions. Shaping our Future secretary John Glover said “The purpose of the discussion is to understand the potential opportunities and adverse effects of this policy in the district’s neighbourhoods and to understand how effective or challenging various ‘solutions’ might be in different parts of the district.” He said, “It’s about understanding that not everywhere has public transport and parking enforcement or the same development pressures – so we hope to see lots of people from our smaller communities turning up with their ideas. Local knowledge will be invaluable.”

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The removal of minimum onsite parking standards is required by the Government through the National Policy Statement-Urban Development.

Tidy sum for Bowling Club

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The grant will go towards replacing the Club’s artificial mat, which has seen better days.

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The Wānaka Bowling Club has scored the tidy sum of $30,000 from the Otago Community Trust to go towards replacing the artificial green. The club's outdoor artificial mat, which was put down 13 years ago, is showing serious signs of deterioration and needs to be replaced. The Club is no longer able to offer a good and reliable surface for bowlers. A new mat will be imported from Europe by the supplier who will manage the installation from delivery through to the completion, to the standard required by Bowls NZ for competition play. Also, winners in the March round of grants

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were Wānaka Riding for the Disabled ($2300) and Holy Family Catholic School ($2250). Wānaka Riding for the Disabled will put the grant towards the cost of purchasing an accessible toilet. The Club is working towards upgrading the current 'portaloo' to a wheelchair accessible one, which is necessary for some of the club's less able riders. The School will put the money towards the purchase and installation of shade sails. In early 2020 the school put the finishing touches to its new outdoor creative play space, which includes a performance area with seating. To maximise the use of this area as both a playspace and an outdoor classroom a shade sail is required to protect students from the sun, particularly during terms 1 and 4.

Mount Aspiring College principal Nicola Jacobsen accepts a cheque for $7,000 from Rotary Club of Wānaka Fundraising Director Geoffrey Tomkins (right) and club president Mike Elliot.

$7,000 donation to Mount Aspiring College Pat Deavoll

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The Rotary Club of Wānaka New Year book sale has raised a $7,000 donation to Mount Aspiring College (MAC). The donation was formally made to new college principal Nicola Jacobsen at the Rotary Clubs weekly meeting on Tuesday (16 March). The book sale, which took place at the beginning of January, was organised to help raise funds for support services at MAC and the MAC community assisted at the sale. “I’m delighted to accept this cheque,” said Jacobsen. “We enjoy a wonderful collaboration

with the Rotary Club of Wānaka and I’m pleased to see our collective effort at the book sale reap such a generous reward. It will be put to good use.” Rotary Club of Wānaka president Mike Elliot said the sale was more successful than anticipated and he was pleased to make such a significant donation. “Book sales take a lot of organising and I thank club members and the MAC community who assisted make this event such a success,” said Elliot. Jacobsen took the opportunity to address club members after the presentation and share her vision for Mount Aspiring College. The Rotary Club of Wānaka is planning its next book sale in July this year (16-18 July) at the Lake Wānaka Centre.

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Hometown Wānaka: Where to now? Pat Deavoll

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Councillor Quentin Smith speaks to the Wānaka Sun on his perception of the 2021 10Year -Plan (TYP). 1. What are the key challenges for Wānaka for the next 10 years as you see it? “The challenges for Wānaka and indeed the whole district are the continued pressures of growth on infrastructure, increased cost of compliance with drinking water and wastewater standards, provision of community facilities and the massive investment required in transport infrastructure. The challenge is to address these with limited resources and money, which sometimes is an impossible task. The TYP is based largely on the projections of significant growth which for the Wānaka Ward is about 68 per cent over that period, from 15,932 to 26,772 average day population with peak days double those numbers. “District wide we are up against reduced revenue (from leases and licenses and Queenstown Airport Corporation), limits on borrowing (debt to revenue ratios) and obvious limits on the appetite for rates increases particularly with the economic impact of Covid. Add to these the combined increases in cost of living with power (via Aurora) going up significantly in the next three years and the projected rates increase by Otago Regional Council greater than 50 per cent.” 2. Can you name a few proposed projects that will address these challenges? “For Wānaka/Upper Clutha the notable investments of the TYP are as follows: • Preparation and formation of sports fields at

the Ballantyne Road Oxidation ponds land (2025-2027) $24m. • Eely Point boat ramps and improvements (2024-2026) $2.2m (deferred from 2022). • Wānaka Lakefront Plan (2021-2026) $8.6m. • Beacon Point water reservoir and water treatment (2021-2024) $65m. • Hāwea Wastewater (2021-2024) $26m. • Project Pure Upgrade (2021-2023) 10.8m. • Wānaka Primary Cycle Network (active transport) (2024-2027) $18m. “The challenge isn’t so much what we are doing but what is unfunded under the TYP and wherein the program these projects sit. For example: • Active transport investment is from 20252027 rather than starting in 2021. Active transport in the Upper Clutha generated 254 submissions in the last Long Term Plan in 2018 so it is unlikely the community will want to wait an additional five years to get started. • There is almost no other notable investment in transport in the Upper Clutha over the 10 years (beyond minor improvements and renewals). No network improvements program, no public transport services. Total for transport in Queenstown/ Wakatipu (excluding the Crown Range and Glenorchy) is $360m versus $97m spend in the Upper Clutha • There is no investment in the Wānaka Recreation Centre master plan delivery - no additional courts, no gymnastics centre, no hockey pitch extension, no additional aquatic facilities. • There is no budget for new community facilities in the Upper Clutha but four in

There is no investment in the Wānaka Recreation Centre master plan delivery - no additional courts, no gymnastics centre, no hockey pitch extension, no additional aquatic facilities.

the Wakatipu (two community halls, one performing arts centre and land purchased for a community centre in the southern corridor totalling about $65m.) 3. Can we just sit by? “This isn’t a Queenstown versus Wānaka debate: there is no question the challenges are equal if not greater in the Wakatipu and I have been proactive in supporting the programs in the Wakatipu where required. But we can’t just sit by without addressing our (the Upper Clutha) challenges also. “Don’t get me wrong, there is a real challenge on our hands and we can’t get everything we want, but I don’t accept that what we are doing is enough to cope with a 68 per cent increase in population over that period. “68 per cent more people can’t get by on the same infrastructure and facilities as today and waiting 10 years to start to address those demands is setting us up for failure. There is also a real

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Quentin Smith: The TYP is based largely on the projections of significant growth which for the Wānaka Ward is about 68 per cent.

mandate and imperative for change in economic diversity, climate change and environmental protection that I am sure will come through from the community.”

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Underpass mural off to a rip-roaring start

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The inaugural festival pulled in the crowds, with over 2,000 people in attendance.

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Over 2,000 people attended the inaugural Ripe festival at the Corbridge Woolshed on Sunday for an event that exceeded expectations, according to organiser Nathan White. The festival was born from what White saw of festivals whilst living and working among the vineyards of Australia, and his desire to showcase the Central Otago region. This year’s event featured 37 food and wine vendors from across Central Otago - but many more businesses were keen to participate than there was space for. Ripe worked with Sustainable Queenstown initiative DISHrupt in an effort to do away with disposable food cartons by serving all food on reusable metal dishes. White said this resulted in a “cleaner, greener and smarter looking event.”

The children of Te Kura O Take Kārara are halfway through their five art sessions to develop the underpass mural near Three Parks, with leading artist Chrissy Wickes saying she was “very confident” with how well the process was working. It was confirmed last year Wickes - whose many local art projects include the dinosaur in the children’s lakefront playpark and mural art at Wānaka Primary School - would lead the children of Take Kārara in painting the underpass close to the school. The school visited the underpass space earlier this term to kick off the process, which is to be child-led from conception to execution. The first two of five art sessions provided a chance for the kids to “have a bit of a play around and figure out what they want to paint,” Wickes said.

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“We recruited a team of four workers to collect, wash and re-distribute plates and cutlery throughout the day and whilst there were a few very minor teething issues, the system worked really well for us,” he said. Environmental not-for-profit Wanakup also played a key role in the festival’s approach to waste-free catering, providing coffee in reusable alternatives to takeaway cups alongside Ripe’s own reusable wine cups, which were provided to each guest on entry. The event was also supported by Wānaka Wastebusters. Nat Wolf, Wanakup co-founder, said she was “honestly shocked” how well the festival had managed to be single-use waste free. “It should seriously be a no brainer for the future festivals,” she added. White said the first Ripe festival had received nD “an amazing response for an inaugural event tatio nS and we can’t wait to be back next year on Otago mb alo .pe Av w Anniversary Weekend.” ww

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Clear common themes had emerged from the sessions, including mountains, rivers, lakes, rainbows and people/community. This week, the children would be moving from working individually to working in groups of eight to focus on and develop their chosen themes. The intention was for them to be confident of what they would be painting after five sessions, at the end of this term. Wickes hoped to complete the mural in the first two weeks of term two, but said that was weather-dependent - if it was too cold, it would have to wait until next spring. “We will be ready to paint in the first couple weeks of term two,” she said. “It’s just whether the weather will be ready!” In the meantime, pedestrians and cyclists can enjoy the fresh blue colour of the underpass Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency have laid the way for the mural with an undercoat of paint.

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Helene Pohl, Monique Lapins, Gillian Ansell and Rolf Gjelsten will be joined by percussionist Naoto Segawa and narrator Katherine Baxter for this groundbreaking performance.

Late Beethoven and the Dry Cardrona Joanna Perry

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Performing at the Festival of Colour’s Pacific Crystal Palace stage on April 13, the New Zealand String Quartet will celebrate the partnership of music and poetry with the world premiere of ‘By the Dry Cardrona’, composed by Barton Price. Helene Pohl (1st violin), Monique Lapins (2nd violin), Gillian Ansell (viola), Rolf Gjelsten (cello) will be joined by percussionist Naoto Segawa and narrator Katherine Baxter for this groundbreaking performance. Since 1987, the New Zealand String Quartet has been New Zealand’s leading chamber ensemble, with a distinguished record of international touring success and a body of acclaimed recordings. The group perform an extensive discography in over eighty concerts each year, with career highlights including highly-praised performances at London’s Wigmore Hall, the prestigious Frick Collection in New York and in Washington’s Library of Congress. Price’s piece is inspired by a poem of the same name, written by James K. Baxter in 1956. Barton creates a musical atmosphere which is pensive and

trance-like - reflecting the nature of the poem which contemplates the hardships of the poet’s early life. This piece gives the listener the opportunity to be taken into a world which magically merges poetry and music while thinking of the mountainous landscape of Cardrona in the Otago region. Asked what connected this contemporary work to late Beethoven, the quartet said that, despite the gap both historically and geographically, they felt “a connection in the hardships expressed both through the poetic inspiration of Baxter and the hardships Beethoven endured in his life.” “Beethoven’s op. 130 String Quartet - with the Grosse Fuge and alternate Finale ending - were written at the end of his life and during a time of serious personal struggle.” “In this quartet, Beethoven was able to embrace his struggles and create music full of both profoundly moving and intensely radical and heroic emotion. This quartet is groundbreaking - even almost 200 years later!” The quartet are excited to return to Wānaka and the Festival of Colour, where they have previously performed in a unique collaboration with the Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra.

The next major Alpine Fault event is likely to occur within the lifetime of most of us.

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AF8 [Alpine Fault magnitude 8] is again teaming up with earthquake scientists and Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) Groups to bring the AF8 Roadshow to the South Island. The closest event to Wānaka will be held at the Alexandra Memorial Hall, 7pm on Tuesday April 13. The “AF8 Roadshow: The Science Beneath Our Feet” is designed to share the story of the Alpine Fault, the impacts and consequences of a future magnitude 8 earthquake, and how people can become better prepared. I features public science talks and classroom seminars. Leading scientists will take their message to 14 communities around the South Island and will talk on the work they do and the hazard of the Alpine Fault. There’s still a lot communities and people can

do to prepare, EQC chief resilience & research officer Jo Horrocks said. “From knowing how to drop, cover and hold and storing food and water, to larger actions like securing tall and heavy furniture to the wall, or removing hazardous chimney types. We can all do something that will increase our resilience for when an Alpine Fault quake occurs.” AF8 science-lead Associate Caroline Orchiston said while we can’t predict when earthquakes will occur, scientific research has shown that the Alpine Fault has a history of generating regular, large earthquakes. The next major Alpine Fault event is likely to occur within the lifetime of most of us and it will have major short and long-term impacts,” she said. The AF8 Roadshow is supported by the six South Island CDEM Groups, EQC, Resilience to Nature’s Challenges, QuakeCoRE, GNS Science, University of Otago, University of Canterbury and the University of Auckland.

Wānaka rallies around family affected by house fire Joanna Perry

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The Wānaka community has rallied around the family affected by a fire on Totara Terrace in the early hours of Monday morning, which completely destroyed their home. A Givealittle page set up on Monday has raised over $2,000 dollars, and there were over 100 comments on a post on the Upper Clutha Community Notices gathering support - with offers of clothing, shoes, accommodation and furniture. A donation pot at Ritual Cafe was set up on Tuesday, and a friend of the family was collecting clothing dropped off to Community Networks at the Wānaka Community Hub. The fire, which was reported around 4am on

Sunday night, has affected four adults as well as six children - some of whom were sleeping over ranging from 1 to 15, and destroyed the contents of the house. Everyone in the house was able to escape from the back of the property with no serious injuries, and sought refuge at the neighbouring Wānaka Primary School, but the house and two cars were destroyed and there was further damage to a neighbouring house, also owned by Stewart. Medical treatment was needed at the scene for three people. The family were said to be overwhelmed but safe, and staying with friends and family. More information on how the community could help and what they would need in the longer term would become available soon.

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This is the third World Cup win of Robinson’s career, and she has now become the first woman to win three FIS World Cups before the age of 20 since Mateja Svet.

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Wānaka snowsports stars Zoi Sadowski-Synnott and Nico Porteous have rounded out a second week of world competitions in Aspen, Colorado with more podium finishes. On Wednesday, Sadowski-Synnott followed up her first place in the 2021 FIS Snowboard and Freeski World Champs slopestyle event with a silver in the big air, pulling off a frontside double 1080 melon grab - a trick that she has been mastering for two seasons - on her first run, scoring 92.00. On run three, Laurie Blouin (Canada) landed a cab double 1080 indy grab to take the lead from Sadowski-Synnott by just one point. Miyabi Onitsuka ( Japan) finished in third. On Monday, Porteous - who scored 94.5 in the men’s freeski halfpipe at the World Championships last week - took third in the men’s FIS Freeski Halfpipe World Cup event on Monday. A snowy start to the day made the first two runs slow for all the athletes, and Porteous was in sixth position for his second run when a left double 1620 moved him to the top with a score of 94.50. For his final run, a deep landing resulted in a score deduction; he came third after Aaron Blunck (USA) and Brendan Mackay (Canada). This is the final halfpipe event of the 2021 season and Porteous has landed on the podium at every event he has competed in this season. He said he was “stoked with how I have been skiing lately.” Porteous’ older brother Miguel was also competing in the halfpipe final and finished in ninth position after a crash on his third run, where he tried a historic first trick combo - back-

Wānaka Swim Club: 25 medals and a new coach Joanna Perry

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This is the final halfpipe event of the 2021 season and Porteous has landed on the podium at every event he has competed in this season.

to-back switch double ally-oop 900s. Meanwhile, in Switzerland, Queenstown’s Alice Robinson also finished her 2021 season on a high with first place at the FIS Giant Slalom World Cup, beating Mikaela Shiffrin (USA) and Meta Hrovat (SLO). This is the third World Cup win of Robinson’s career, and she has now become the first woman to win three FIS World Cups before the age of 20 since Mateja Svet (1986-1988). “This year’s been tough, especially with Covid,” said Robinson. “I’ve been in Europe for nine months and haven’t seen any family or been able to go home. It’s been difficult but I feel like I’ve learnt a lot this year and learnt how to get back up after having some failures, so I am pretty proud about today.”

Wānaka Swim Club (WSC) travelled to Dunedin last weekend for the Otago Long Course Junior Championships and Senior Carnival. The club had some fantastic results with 25 medals, including four gold medals and Otago Champions to Coast Morland, Catarina David, and Maddie Young. Vincent Lamb and Jarred Fergusson also won medals for the first time. Wānaka also gained three medals in the junior relays - 3rd in the boys freestyle, 2nd in the boys medley, and 3rd in the girls medley. Head Coach Cameron Stanley said: “the fantastic results from the junior team are a credit to their hard work and the hard work of Belinda Donaldson who has done a fantastic job preparing them for the meet and ensuring that they have the best technique and skills in Otago!” The meet doubled as a senior carnival for swimmers preparing for the upcoming National events. Douglas Wise secured his first Division 2 qualifying time, and William Schurink got a new PB, while missing out on a National time by 0.06 seconds. Kate Bennie and Benjamin Silipo are set for Nationals in April, with the others targeting Division 2 in May. Joining the team in Dunedin was the club's

new head coach, Jackson Reardon, who takes over from Stanley next term after two years in the role. Reardon is a former swimmer with experience as a learn to swim teacher and coach, having previously worked at the Vikings Club in Canterbury. Stanley said it was “great to see him hit the ground running on the weekend and we know he will be a great asset to the club.” Full medal result as follows: Max Bagley - 3rd 50 backstroke, 100 backstroke, 200 backstroke Hana Carnie - 2nd 50 butterfly, 200 IM, 100 backstroke, 3rd 50 freestyle Catarina David - 1st 100 breaststroke, 200 breaststroke, 2nd 100 backstroke, 50 breaststroke Jarred Fergusson - 3rd 100 backstroke Vincent Lamb - 2nd 100 backstroke Maddie Young - 1st 50 butterfly, 100 backstroke, 3rd 200 backstroke Coast Morland - 1st 100 butterfly, 50 breaststroke, 2nd 100 breaststroke, 200 breaststroke, 200 IM, 3rd 50 butterfly 3rd boys 4 x 100 free relay - Toby Mills, Jarred Fergusson, Max Bagley, Coast Morland 2nd boys 4 x 100 medley relay - Coast Morland, Jarred Fergusson, Max Bagley, Toby Mills 3rd girls 4 x 100 medley relay - Mabel North, Fleur Jansen, Hana Carnie, Maddie Young.

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Writing away the rights of New Zealanders

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Kim Reilly: The Bill won’t result in the environmental gains sought. It is more likely to lead to worse outcomes…

We’ve just seen the ease in which the Government can try to write away the rights and interests of New Zealanders. The proposal in question is the Crown Pastoral Land Reform Bill, and Federated Farmers opposes it. Not because we don’t want to see continued environmental improvements across crown pastoral lease land, but because we consider the Bill to be unnecessary, counterproductive, and potentially unlawful. The Bill won’t result in the environmental gains sought. It is more likely to lead to worse outcomes, damaged relationships between the Crown and lessees, and reduced access for recreation. In our view, wrapping the ending of ‘tenure review’ into the Bill simply took the spotlight off its more questionable aspects. The matters at stake are complex, and easily misconstrued. Firstly, crown pastoral lease land is not ‘public land’. It is alienated crown land, with lessees holding perpetually renewable leases, and considerable ownership interests on the land, including to all improvements, such as fences, buildings, and houses. Several valuation tribunal and other court rulings have confirmed this. Left unmanaged, these lands would not

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crown pastoral lease land is not ‘public land’. It is alienated crown land, with lessees holding perpetually renewable leases.

simply revert to native bush, forests, or tussock grasslands. Lessees spend a significant amount of money, resources, and time actively managing the land, including fencing of waterways and vulnerable areas, riparian planting, and reducing the impacts of rabbits, wilding conifers, gorse, broom, and other pests. Without this investment, the land would deteriorate. Importantly, there is no gap in regulation and the land is not currently unprotected. The Resource Management Act, Biosecurity Act and the national, regional, and local plans and regulations beneath them, apply to all land tenures, including crown pastoral lease land. The Bill simply adds another layer of red tape and consenting, along with associated increases in costs, delays, and resourcing, to that already required. The Government is defending the Bill, saying it’s not ‘anti-farming’. This leaves us scratching our heads given the number of provisions directly preventing any farming considerations. For instance, the definition of ‘inherent values’ prevents anything ‘associated with farming activities’ being considered. So, an old mining cottage can be an inherent value, but a historic woolshed cannot. Intriguingly, this also

overrides existing historic places law. Lessees, their families, and workers, hold a special place in the rich pioneering and farming heritage of New Zealand. Yet the history and culture of 150+ years of high country farming cannot be considered an inherent value? On top of this, consent decisions under the Bill are not able to consider the financial viability of farming, the economic sustainability of the farming business, or any economic benefits of the proposed activity. Then there are the proposals that ignore the principles of natural justice. For instance, the removal of a lessee’s access to appeals or rehearings, or the clause stating that no compensation is payable for any loss or damage, or any adverse effect the Bill causes, with that clause ‘overriding’ any other conflicting law. The Bill also gives the Minister the power to recommend new regulations (including for offences or fees), and the ability to change the status of activities, for instance from being allowed to being prohibited, by Order in Council. This adds massive uncertainty and stress for leaseholders and could reduce property values. Then there’s the farcical provisions, like not being able to put up a fence to exclude stock from

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a waterway, without first applying for consent to put in the fence posts. This is contrary to the government’s new stock exclusion regulations seeking fences to go in. Or worse, the fact that invasive exotic pest plants can only be controlled once they cover 90% or greater of the vegetation cover. Basically, once they hit total infestation. This ignores the fact that some species, such as scattered wilding pines, may never reach 90% cover, but even in small numbers can be a nightmare future problem if left uncontrolled. We believe the Bill is an ideological ‘solution’ looking for a problem. In our view, the matters the Bill seeks to manage are, or can be, handled under current national, regional, or local plans and regulations. Good environmental outcomes, and continued sustainable and productive high country farming can, and do, work in harmony. Increased resourcing and funding of Land Information NZ (LINZ) and the adoption of contractually binding, bespoke Farm Plans linked to the lease will ensure a constructive, partnership approach to sustainable management can be taken. This Bill will not. It’s high country farmers in the cross-hairs today, but who’s tomorrow?

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Premier Reserves go down to Alex

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Murray was preparing for the postponed Ironman New Zealand 70.3 event in Taupō this weekend, which he signed up for to raise $3,000 for Boys Alive.

A Skyline race for all Joanna Perry

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2020 Otago Sportsman of the Year Craig Murray has put together a new pop-up race event of the Skyline Track, starting from Spotts Creek and finishing at the Roys Peak Carpark, on April 10. Freeskier Murray - who has taken a break from back-to-back winter ski seasons after deciding that travelling to compete in the northern hemisphere held too many risks in the current pandemic - said that the idea stemmed from the thought that the Skyline Track was “well-suited to anyone willing to give it a crack.” “It’s a great trail with amazing views, and it’s so close to town,” he said. “Why not hold an event on the trail that is achievable for a lot of people, whether you’re racing it or just walking it with some friends and sharing the views?”

Murray was hoping to have some passionate runners, who would cover the 25.5km (and 1530 vertical metres) course in around two and a half to three hours, sign up - as well as groups of friends who might cover it in over five hours of casual walking. There would also be an under 14’s course, Little Gritters, which would cover 3km and 270 vertical metres. Murray said the most challenging section of the course was the climb out of Spotts Creek up to Mt Alpha Ridge. He was preparing for the postponed Ironman New Zealand 70.3 event in Taupō this weekend, which he signed up for to raise $3,000 for Boys Alive, a charity supporting young men with a lack of male role models and behavioural or emotional difficulties. www.grittnz.com.

The WAFC Premier Reserves hosted Alexandra A in round two of the Central Otago League in the curtain-raiser match to Southern Premiership game between WAFC Premiers v Mosgiel AFC. Alexandra A which has been a dominating force in the Central Otago League for many years has speed and physicality supplied by their large contingent of players from the beautiful islands of Vanuatu. They were going to be a formidable challenge for the Premier Reserves but one they were looking forward to. The game started with both teams feeling each other out and Alexs looking for the long ball behind Wānaka’s backline to send their speedy forwards away. The Reserves were content to play the ball to their feet and wait for the right opportunity to send the ball forward. Both tactics were working for each team and it was a matter of who blinked first. Unfortunately, about 25 minutes in it was Wānaka who gave Alexs way too much time on the ball, who shot from just outside the box giving the team a 1-0 lead. All credit to Wānaka who came back and created a couple of chances to try to tie up the game but again some lack of urgency gave Alexs another good opportunity and one they took full advantage of to go up 2-0 at halftime. In the second half, Alexandra wore the Wānaka team down with superior fitness and the ability to keep playing the game at speed. Early injury replacements in the first half and a small substitute bench took their toll on the Wānaka team who gave it everything but couldn’t deny Alexs one more goal. This was a fine shot from just over halfway that caught the Wānaka keeper off his line and sailed into the top right-hand corner. The game finished 3-0 to Alexandra who deserved to win but it was a great test for the Premier Reserves who at times played some attractive and really good football. All they have to do is find consistency and the ability to play the game at pace and results will come. Captain of the day Kieran Burke, midfielders Thomas Smith, Cristobal Vasquez and centre back Izaak Emamuel had great

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WAFC Premier Reserve right-back Sergio Leal controls the under pressure from a Alexs A player.

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Men’s division 1 winners. Left to right; Grant Pugh (Hirepool), Team- Ross Parry, Gavin McDonald, Rodney Krahenbring and Graeme Barbara.

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The 18th Hirepool Charity Classic at the Wānaka Golf Club took place at the weekend, with three days of intense competition and a lot of fun. Sir Bob Charles, who had just breezed around the course in 74 shots with his playing partner Tony Brent, was on hand to formally open the club’s new five hole golf course, primarily aimed at juniors and beginners but open to everyone. After Sir Charles hit the first tee shot (onto the green, naturally), he was followed by some very excited and very young golfers who accompanied him around the new course. He was full of praise for the initiative shown by the club to attract younger golfers and grow the game. The silent and live auctions were very well supported and the event as a whole raised $23,000 for Kahu Youth and Junior Golf Development on the new short course, shared 50/50. This takes the funds raised by the club over eighteen years to almost

$400,000, all under the stewardship of Bill Hore. Richard Elvey gave a description of Kahu Youth’s expanding activities while expressing thanks for the funds, which are going towards the purchase of a minibus. The club will be establishing closer links with Kahu Youth centred around the new short course. The division winners pictured had contrasting experiences on the demanding final day. Helen Henshall’s ladies’ champions and the men’s division two winners - Stuart Pinfold’s team - established commanding leads on the first two days, but were left hanging on to them on the last day. Meanwhile, the men’s division one winners - Graham Barbara’s team - stormed back on the final day to take the prize by a single shot. All the more impressive as the handicaps of the team of four averaged little over zero. Men’s division two now has a trophy of its own after Suzanne Ewing donated the Richard Ewing Memorial Trophy to the event. Ewing brought a lot to the event over the years and is sorely missed.

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Men’s division 2 winners. Left to right; Brad Gemmell, Suzanne Ewing (presenting Richard Ewing Memorial Trophy) and Stuart Pinfold. Absent Team Members Paul Mavor and Rob Norman.

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New Zealand farmers are particularly bad at succession planning.There are some horror stories about succession-gone-wrong. Take this example : Son leaves school early, works long hours on the family farm for low wages. His expectation? That the farm will eventually be his. In 1992 he bought, with his wife, the neighbouring farm for $500,000 but the purchase is financed by the parents. However, the new farm is in the son's name. The son works hard while the capital gains on the property go to the parents. He can’t build up savings or capital with all of the farm's revenue going to the parents. A few years later, father and son fall out. Soon after, the son’s marriage falls to pieces. By the time the case is heard eight years later the not-so-new-anymore farm is valued at $1.8 million. The family agrees the parents are entitled to a share. The son and estranged daughter-in-law then have to agree on how to divide the remaining share between them. It's the stuff of nightmares. And it went on for a decade. There are a bunch of reasons why many farmers seem reluctant to hand over the reins. The child dies, how does the farmer get the land back?

The dreaded daughter-in-law and divorce -she will take half the land. The farmer may want to prevent a "quick flip" down the road by the kids. They may need access to the capital. But the real spanner is how to provide access for the child who farms while keeping peace with the family. Unfortunately, a succession and governance survey carried out a few years back by Lincoln University found farmers were notoriously bad in their succession planning. Only 30 per cent of the 800 surveyed farms' net assets had been divvied out to chosen heirs, while 55 per cent of farmers hadn't passed on any assets. Add to this the fact that nowadays farming is often seen as a less desirable future for the younger generation. The value of farms has reduced and young people would rather go to university. But it's not all bad news. There are some fantastic examples of succession plans where both the farmer and all the kids are catered for. Take the Wallis family. They have a dozen helicopters in the air. The station has enabled the family to develop the helibusiness, build their luxury tourist lodge and acquire a game-packers. A whole range of other business interests has grown from farming due to careful succession planning.

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Crimeline Kerin A Adrian Senior Constable, NZPD Glorious tidings to all in the Wānaka Community, I hope your past week has been fruitful and productive, with great weather over the weekend hopefully allowing you all to get out and enjoy this stunning part of the world we have here. Being only the second article I have written, and being fairly new to the Wānaka Police, I thought I would just address some FAQ that I have received particularly late at night after the bars close. 1. Yes, it is a taser and no I can’t zap your mate for fun. 2. No, I can’t arrest your mate and put him in handcuffs for fun. 3. Sorry I probably don’t know your mate,

relative or ancestor who was/is in the Police. 4. Yes, we are very community-minded but probably can’t give you a lift home. 5. No, he’s not the one we are looking for. Well, this week has been a mixed bag with some of the same old stuff popping up again, yes, drink driving. It’s a shame but the area seems to be able to punch well above its weight when it comes to this, a record we don’t want with six people being picked up and having to appear in court or awaiting blood results. Unfortunately, some very high readings with three readings three times above the limit. We can all play a part in reducing this and looking out for our mates. Disappointingly a burglary occurred at the A&P show last weekend with various items of R M Williams apparel being stolen. Enquiries are continuing to identify the culprits so be aware

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This week has seen a quantity of jewellery handed into Wānaka Police. This includes rings, bracelets, watches, and necklaces so if you have lost items like this come on in and see if we have got them. While on the subject Police get a lot of found property handed in so if you’ve lost a phone, wallet, bag, or anything pop on in as we just love to reacquaint items with their rightful owners. And finally, good work by the local Search and Rescue guys this week for recovering some bones believed to be from a deceased climber in the hills from about 1976. These will be repatriated to the family in due course helping to give closure to what I’m sure has been a lengthy grieving process. Have a stunning week folks and let’s hope the weather keeps up despite that all too familiar nip in the air now indicating winter is not too far away.

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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 Wānaka 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.

Thanks to everyone who comes to Wastebusters to donate goods, shop and recycle. Your support helps us work for zero waste and a resourceful community.

SERVICE Wānaka Pharmacy is your local pharmacy. We’re the big pharmacy at the top of Helwick Street - open from 8am until 6pm 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.

WANTED The Salvation Army Family Store requires a volunteer to assist our van driver Danny on a Thursday with pick-ups and deliveries. If this sounds like you, please pop into the store for some more information. Lifting of furniture will be 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.

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N o t i c e b o a rd | P a p a P ā n u i Consultation on Draft 2021-2031 Ten Year Plan | He Mahere Kahurutaka 2021-2031 Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) has started consultation on a draft 2021-2031 Ten Year Plan. All residents and ratepayers are invited to review the plan and take part in this important process that determines the Council’s work programme for the next decade and how it will be funded.

letstalk@qldc.govt.nz. Copies are also available in Council offices in Queenstown and Wānaka. Submissions open on Friday 19 March 2021. They can be emailed to letstalk@qldc.govt.nz. The hearing of submissions will be held in conjunction with the Ten Year Plan hearings on Monday 10 May 2021 (Queenstown) and Tuesday 11 May 2021 (Wānaka). Please indicate your preference to speak in your submission.

Get informed:

Please note that all submissions will be made public, both on our website and as part of a Council report, however we do not include contact details.

A consultation document and supporting information is available at the following places:

Submissions close at 5.00pm on Monday 19 April 2021.

• Online at letstalk.qldc.govt.nz • At Council offices and libraries across the district • By emailing letstalk@qldc.govt.nz

This public notice is in accordance with the Local Government Act 2002.

The consultation document will also be distributed as an insert in ‘The Mountain Scene’ and ‘Wānaka Sun’ on 1 April 2021 and posted to non-resident ratepayers. We want to hear what you think: We value your input on the challenges we’re facing as a district. Here’s how to make a submission: • Complete the online submission form at letstalk.qldc.govt.nz • Email to letstalk@qldc.govt.nz with the subject line ‘Ten Year Plan submission’ • Post to Ten Year Plan Submission, Queenstown Lakes District Council, freepost 191078, Private Bag 50072, Queenstown 9348 • Drop your written submission into a Council office or library in the Queenstown Lakes District. Please note that all submissions will be made public, both on our website and as part of a Council report, however we do not include contact details.

QUEENSTOWN LAKES DISTRICT COUNCIL PROPOSED DISTRICT PLAN - STAGE 3b Notice of Hearing

The Queenstown Lakes District Council hereby gives notice that, in accordance with clause 8B of the First Schedule to the Resource Management Act 1991, the Hearings Panel appointed to hear submissions on behalf of the Council on the Proposed District Plan (Stage 3&3b) will hear submissions and make recommendations on the following parts of the Proposed District Plan commencing at 9.00am on 21 April 2021: Stream 19 Rural Visitor Zone – Walter Peak (Submission #31024 Wayfare Group Limited & Submission #31050 Airbnb) Hearing Dates Stream 19:

Formal submission hearings will be held as follows:

Date

Hearing Venue

• Queenstown: Monday 10 May 2021 at the Council Chambers • Wānaka: Tuesday 11 May 2021 at the Lake Wānaka Centre

21 April 2021

Crowne Plaza Hotel, Queenstown

If you wish to speak at a hearing, make sure you tell us in your submission.

22 April 2021

RESERVE – Crowne Plaza Hotel, Queenstown

Want to talk about it? We’re holding community drop-in sessions around the district. Check out letstalk.qldc.govt.nz for a session near you. Submissions close at 5.00pm on Monday 19 April 2021. This notice is in accordance with the Local Government Act 2002.

Consultation on a Draft Queenstown Lakes Spatial Plan | Whaiora | Grow Well Queenstown Lakes District Council has started consultation on a draft Queenstown Lakes Spatial Plan. All residents and ratepayers are invited to review the draft plan and share their thoughts on whether it will support the district to “grow well” into the future.

The hearing will sit from 9.00am - 5.00pm. However if the Wayfare Group case is close to a conclusion at 5.00pm, it is anticipated that the Panel will sit late in order to complete the hearing that day The Indicative Hearing Schedule will be circulated by email to the two submitters, setting out the times for parties to attend. The Hearing Schedule and venues may be subject to change. A current schedule will be available and updated regularly on the website ww.qldc.govt.nz/your-council/district-plan/proposed-district-plan/hearings under the Stream 19 name. All parties who have confirmed their intention to speak will be emailed advice of any venue change Planners’ Reports and Submitter Evidence The planners’ reports (section 42a reports) and supporting information are available on the Queenstown Lakes District Council website listed under Stream 19: www.qldc.govt.nz/your-council/district-plan/proposed-district-plan/ hearings Submitter pre-lodged evidence will be loaded on the website once lodged.

This is the first draft Spatial Plan that has been prepared for the Queenstown Lakes District. It will guide decisions, and investment across local, regional and central government to ensure we’re delivering the best possible future for our community and the generations that will follow us.

Free online access to our website is available at QLDC Libraries and Offices.

Get informed: The draft Spatial Plan and supporting information is available at the following places:

The Panel has issued directions in its procedural minute as to the conduct of the Hearing. All minutes issued by the Panel can be viewed on the website at: www.qldc.govt.nz/your-council/district-plan/proposed-district-plan/hearings

• Online at letstalk.qldc.govt.nz • At Council offices and libraries across the district • By emailing letstalk@qldc.govt.nz

Submitters are advised to read the procedural minutes (Minutes 6, 12 & 13) in preparation for the hearing. Submitters presenting expert evidence or with written material they wish to read longer than 2 A4 pages should have pre-lodged their evidence in accordance with the directions in those Minutes.

The consultation document will also be distributed as an insert in ‘The Mountain Scene’ and ‘Wānaka Sun’ on 1 April 2021 and posted to non-resident ratepayers.

For further information on the hearing, please contact the Hearings Administrator at dphearings@qldc.govt.nz or 03 441 0499.

Preparation for the Hearing

We want to hear what you think: We value your input on how we can “grow well” as a district. Here’s how to make a submission: • Complete the online submission form at letstalk.qldc.govt.nz • Email to letstalk@qldc.govt.nz with the subject line ‘Queenstown Lakes Spatial Plan submission’ • Post to Queenstown Lakes Spatial Plan, Plan Submission, Queenstown Lakes District Council, freepost 191078, Private Bag 50072, Queenstown 9348 • Drop your written submission into a Council office or library in the Queenstown Lakes District. Please note that all submissions will be made public, both on our website and as part of a Council report, however we do not include contact details. Formal submission hearings will be held as follows:

FEES & CHARGES AMENDMENTS – PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 2002, BUILDING ACT 1991 & RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ACT 1991 Details of the proposal and submission form is 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. letstalk.qldc.govt.nz Changes are proposed to the fee schedules for work associated with building consents, resource consents and resource management engineering services. The objective of the changes is to better align the initial fee paid with the actual and reasonable costs of completing the work, and to better align the costs of consenting and approval processes with the Council’s funding policy for Planning and Development which is to achieve an 80/20 private/ public split. Changes are best summarised into three categories:

• Queenstown: 3 May at the Council Chambers • Wānaka: 4 May at the Lake Wānaka Centre If you wish to speak at a hearing, make sure you tell us in your submission. Want to talk about it? We’re holding community drop-in sessions around the district. Check out letstalk.qldc.govt.nz for a session near you. Submissions close at 5.00pm on Monday 19 April 2021.

A. B. C.

Proposed increases to the hourly charge out rates for officers Proposed increases to building consent related fees Proposed changes to resource consent, engineering and other related fees

The Local Government Act 2002, Building Act 1991 and Resource Management Act 1991 require that charges made for regularly services are adopted following a Special Consultative Procedure.

This notice is in accordance with the Local Government Act 2002.

Consultation on Proposed Amendments to QLDC Policy on Development Contributions Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) has begun consultation on amendments to the Policy on Development Contributions for 2021-2022. The main reason for the amendment is to update contribution levels as a result of the incorporation of the latest actual expenditure and the revised capital programme proposed by the 2021-2031 Ten Year Plan. As well as the annual update of contribution levels, the additional proposed amendments are intended to simplify and clarify certain areas of the policy; some of which have not been amended since the policy was first introduced. Many of the proposed changes involve the introduction of clearer definitions and simpler assessment methodologies as well as extension of contributing areas to include new development areas. These amendments are outlined in the Statement of Proposal. Copies of the Statement of Proposal are available on the Council website letstalk.qldc.govt.nz and by emailing

Any person or organisation has a right to submit on the proposed Fees & Charges amendments. Those wishing to make a submission can either do this online at letstalk.qldc.govt.nz, by emailing feesandcharges@qldc.govt.nz or post to Fees & Charges, Planning & Development Department, Queenstown Lakes District Council, Private Bag 50072, Queenstown 9348. Submissions open on 24 March 2021 and must be received by 5.00pm on 23 April 2021. Please note that all submissions will be made public, both on our website and as part of a Council report, however we do not include contact details. Submissions are to be heard prior to the Council consideration of submissions on the Long Term Plan on 10 May 2021 (to be confirmed). Address for Service: Planning & Development Department Queenstown Lakes District Council Private Bag 50072, Queenstown 9348 Gorge Road, Queenstown 9300

Email Phone Website

feesandcharges@qldc.govt.nz 03 441 0499 www.qldc.govt.nz

Dated: 24 March 2021

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Premiers happy with round one Wānaka hosted Mosgiel at the Wānaka Rec Centre in near perfect conditions for the first round of the 2021 season of the OTD Southern Premiership. Goalkeeper Josh Shackleton and midfielder Tomas Tinka made their debuts for Wānaka and Mosgiel also had four or five debutants in their starting line-up. A bright first 15 minutes for Wānaka had them control possession but not create clear cut goal scoring chances. Mosgiel held a compact shape and looked to counter-attack and it was them who went 1-0 up in the sixteenth minute when a through ball caught out the Wānaka backline. Mosgiel debutant Taylor Donaldson ran on to the pass from a deep midfield position to be the offside trap and he then beat Wānaka keeper Shackleton to the ball allowing him to clip it into the goal to give the visitors the lead. This lifted Mosgiel and they became a bit more dominant and started to threaten down their left flank with captain Rory Findlay and Donaldson causing problems for Wānaka. Wānaka absorbed the pressure Mosgiel applied and then again controlled the remainder of the first half. Levi Fletcher and Toa Roode on Wānaka’s left edge caused problems with their skill and pace. Striker Steve Pleskun tested the keeper with a well-hit shot from 30 yards after Wānaka broke away from a defensive corner but they couldn't find that valuable goal they were searching for and half time came with Wānaka 1-0 down. A half time talk emphasised the need to keep to their game plan but lift the intensity especially out of possession. The second half had Wānaka with the upper hand as they again controlled large parts of the game. Wānaka captain Thomas Van Hees and his

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