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Red Cross fear thousands are unaware of support Pat Deavoll

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ew Zealand Red Cross and the Department of Internal Affairs have begun delivering a joint Visitor Care Manaaki Manuhiri programme for temporary visa-holders in hardship, but there are concerns that many are unaware of the humanitarian support on offer.

Visitor Care is part of the government’s Assistance for Foreign Nationals Impacted

by COVID-19 programme, a $37.6 million fund announced on June 16 intended to help foreign nationals on temporary visas who, due to COVID-19, have found themselves without work or a source of income.

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for accommodation costs, as well as vouchers for food and winter products, to those who are unable to meet their basic needs and have exhausted all other options, including accessing a flight to return to their home country. It is expected to run for three months from July 1.

Visitor Care Communications and Marketing Lead Mary Baines said that in the first two weeks of the programme, Red Cross received applications from more than 150 people in the Queenstown-Wānaka area, and distributed about $98,000 of in-kind vouchers.

“We are concerned there may be thousands more people who are eligible but have not yet heard about this support,” she said.

There are currently thousands of foreign nationals in Queenstown who have lost their

jobs, had hours reduced or are stranded in New Zealand, unable to return home. The final Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) data report before welfare provision transitioned to Visitor Care on July 1 showed that QLDC were still receiving 200-300 requests for help a day.

Since the COVID-19 lockdown began, there had been 7,377 individual welfare requests in the Queenstown Lakes area, 5,330 of which were from people on employment or short stay visas.13,298 food vouchers had been distributed in Queenstown, and 1,319 in Wānaka.

“Many are in urgent need; some who are sleeping in cars or tents, many of whom have exhausted every avenue for help,” said Baines.

Rachel O’Connor, New Zealand Red Cross Project Lead for Visitor Care Manaaki Manuhiri,

said that, although the project was operating across the whole of New Zealand, she was particularly concerned about the QueenstownWānaka area, which had been “hard-hit” by the pandemic, and had a high number of foreign nationals on work visas.

O’Connor believed that concerns about the impact on their visas were preventing some foreign nationals applying for help. “We can confirm this will not affect your visa status at all,” she said. It’s about making sure people have food and clothing. The information provided stays with the programme.”

“The more we get the word out, the more we can help people,” she added.

For more information about Visitor Care Manaaki Manuhiri or to apply for help, go to: www.redcross.org.nz/visitorcare.

Smoking towns: burn-offs cause upset in Hāwea and Wānaka

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Burn-off smoke engulfs Hāwea Joanna Perry

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27 complaints were made to the Otago Regional Council’s (ORC) pollution response team in the last week after a fire on the Timsfield development in Hāwea caused thick smoke to cover the township.

A section of forest had been removed as part of the development, managed by Willowridge Developments and carried out by Central Machine Hire, and was sent to be burned off on Wednesday.

Resident Andre Meyer told the Wānaka Sun that the freshly-dug tree stumps were “wet and covered in mud,” which resulted in “very, very thick smoke.”

“On Thursday evening, the smoke was low over the town and could be smelt… it made me feel a bit sick in the stomach,” he said. Similar concerns were voiced by many residents on the Hāwea Community Notice Board Facebook page, who complained of an “acrid stench” which entered their houses.

Meyer said that after he made contact with Willowridge Development Manager Alan Dippie on Friday morning, a water truck was sent to put the fire out - but it was still burning on Monday evening.

Willowridge Developments apologised to those affected. “As soon as we became aware that the fire was upsetting residents we took immediate action to minimise the problem,” said Dippie. He promised “to manage this operation better,” but Hāwea residents were still unable to open their windows because of the smoke on Tuesday morning.

Dippie went on to say that many residents were

Hāwea residents were still unable to open their windows because of the smoke on Tuesday morning.

“pleased to see these trees removed,” pointing to pedestrians on the paper road walkway of Capell Ave through to Cemetery Road. “In recent years, these trees had become prone to being windblown and we were increasingly concerned about safety of the walkway users,” he said. “The residents of Sentinel Park are also very pleased to see these trees gone due to fire risk and shading.

“Removal of these trees will also pave the way

to the forming of the rest of Capell Ave, which will be of great benefit to Hāwea connectivity. So, whilst the interim effects have been negative, the long term outlook is fabulous.”

An ORC spokesperson said the matter was under assessment and they were unable to provide further comment.

“We are always grateful to members of the community all over Otago for calling in concerns

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about potential pollution. This is a good reminder for all that if you are concerned about potential pollution from smoke from a nearby property’s burn-off, the best thing to do is let us know via our 24/7 Pollution Hotline.”

This reminder may come in useful for Wānaka residents, a number of whom complained of “unacceptable” levels of smoke yesterday following a burn-off near Three Parks which covered the town.

Primary birthing unit - it's time to have your say Daisy Watford

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Wanaka Sun Gynaecologist Ben Sharp will regularly be working from Wanaka Lakes Health Centre from mid-August 2020.

To book an appointment, talk to your GP or simply call Oxford Women’s Health on 03 379 0555.

Ben provides expert advice and treatment for a wide range of women’s health issues including pelvic pain, endometriosis, pain during sex, urinary incontinence and heavy periods.

Gynaecologist Ben Sharp will regularly be working from Wanaka Lakes Health Centre from mid-August 2020.

Ben provides expert advice and treatment for a wide range of women’s health issues including pelvic pain, endometriosis, pain during sex, urinary incontinence and heavy periods.

To book an appointment, talk to your GP or simply call Oxford Women’s Health on 03 379 0555. oxfordwomenshealth.co.nz

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Four options for a new primary birthing unit in Central Otago were presented and discussed in a public meeting at Cromwell Presbyterian Church last Thursday.

The options were formed by the Southern District Health Board (SDHB) after receiving public feedback and conducting meetings with midwives, St John, Māori communities, and other healthcare professionals.

Chris Fleming, the CEO of SDHB acknowledged that “the model is not right and we need to do something.”

Currently, pregnant women in Wānaka must travel to Dunedin Hospital or the Charlotte Jean primary birthing unit in Alexandra to birth their babies. Those considered to have a low-risk pregnancy can also opt for a home birth, which may require a helicopter transfer to Dunedin if complications arise.

All four options proposed at the meeting included a brand new primary birthing unit facility, providing a physical setting for assessment, labour and birth, and postnatal care. A primary birthing unit would also provide other services including pregnancy tests, car seat installations and breast-feeding support.

Mary Cleary Lyons, SDHB general manager of Primary and Population Health, said safety was “of paramount importance for women and their whanau, and they need to know that there are really good arrangements for dealing with emergency situations.”

Retired GP and local resident, Dennis Pezaro, also said that safety should be a key factor when deciding where to place the new unit.

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difficulties and may require emergency surgery, which is only available in the base hospitals at Dunedin or Invercargill,” said Pezaro. “It is further complicated if the facility is at a distance from Dunstan hospital, which is the closest source of emergency blood for transfusion.”

Two of the options included a brand-new birthing facility in Wānaka, alongside either another facility in Clyde, or the current Charlotte Jean maternity unit in Alexandra.

Lyons reported that the benefits of a Wānakabased primary birthing unit included the potential to co-locate the service with General Practice, and the close proximity to a helipad.

On the other hand, operating costs, workforce availability and the distance to secondary services from Wānaka were all considered disadvantages.

While primary birthing units are only suitable for low-risk births, many mothers are often transferred there from a hospital for a postnatal stay.

“From the viewpoint of convenience, there is no doubt a Wānaka unit would be a great advantage to the area. My worry would be that the DHB would have huge difficulty supporting the build and running costs of two such units which would, in themselves, be expensive to maintain,” Pezaro said.

He also raised concerns around population growth in the area which could slow down due to the recent impact of Covid-19 - if families were to relocate in order to find other employment opportunities.

SDHB is now calling on the general public to submit their preferences and comments by August 22. The feedback will be used to formulate a report with recommendations to SDHB for its October meeting, when a final decision will be made.

To complete the survey, visit www.engage. southernhealth.nz/maternity or email feedback to maternity@southerndhb.govt.nz.

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Wānaka Stakeholders proceed to High Court Pat Deavoll

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Work to prevent further flooding on Aubrey Road is underway once more after heavy rain caused more delays.

Aubrey Road flooding works underway - again Joanna Perry

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Work has resumed to address recurrent flooding at the Aubrey Road/Mount Ida Place intersection after delays caused by more rain and the reappearance of ‘Lake Aubrey’.

Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) contractors had begun to fix the big storm puddle that forms regularly at the entrance of the Northlake subdivision by digging out several metres of the existing soak pit in an effort to drain the flooding, but had only got as far testing the soil for drainage before more rain on Monday 20 reflooded the road.

This was the second delay caused by heavy rain in as many weeks. On July 12 and 13, 30,000 to 40,000 litres of water from rain last Sunday and Monday blocked one lane of Aubrey Road and it took several hours for this to be pumped and carted away.

QLDC spokesperson Jack Barlow said work had once again resumed last week to “increase the capacity of the soak pit from eight square metres to 50 square metres, which is the maximum area available given the constraints onsite.”

“At this stage we expect the works to take three weeks to complete,” said Barlow - but more rain is on the way.

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Communities have questions

Wānaka Stakeholders Group (WSG) will continue to a hearing in the High Court regarding the proposed development of Wānaka Airport.

The hearing has been confirmed for the week commencing September 21, 2020.

“We are asking the court to declare the so-called ‘lease’ of Wānaka Airport unlawful and restore full ownership and control of Wānaka Airport and Project Pure (two strategic community assets) to Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) for the benefit of our community,” WSG said.

WSG is a community group giving voice to those opposing the development of a jet airport at Wānaka’s community airport, just ten minutes from the town.

According to WSG, the idea of Queenstown Airport Corporation (QAC) building a second jet airport just an hour’s drive from Queenstown Airport, in order primarily to bring in more and more tourists to Queenstown and surrounding communities is “unnecessary, undesirable and against the best interests of the wellbeing of our community.”

In late March, WSG invited QLDC to resolve the judicial review proceedings against them by suggesting all parties agree to a reset and avoid litigation, requesting that Wānaka Airport and Project Pure be returned to the Council.

QLDC Mayor Jim Boult confirmed that QLDC would not agree to this. In his letter in April, he wrote: “It remains the Council’s position that there has already been formal, lawful and appropriate public consultation undertaken in respect of the governance and management structure of Wānaka Airport via

the Special Consultative Procedure undertaken in 2016-17. If WSG’s proposal of a “total reset” refers to an unwinding of the lease, this will not be considered.”

WSG said they were this week “finalising our substantial amount of evidence for filing with the court at the end of this month.”

“Earlier this year, the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic began to take their toll on the previous growth projections QAC and some that QLDC rely on - it was clear that ever-increasing inbound tourism and international air travel numbers were plummeting, and would likely not return for some time.

“We are now forced to continue on to a hearing in the High Court. QLDC’s position is clearly not acceptable to us.”

After last week’s shock announcement from CIAL that they intend to build an international jet airport at Tarras, WSG is “watching carefully” to see if and how CIAL fulfills its commitment to consult the residents of Tarras and other communities which will be affected.

“There is no doubt that all surrounding communities, including those of Tarras, Queensberry, Luggate, Hawea, Wanaka and Cromwell would be significantly impacted by the development of an international airport.”

“On behalf of our thousands of members, we note that many of the concerns we have raised in relation to the jet airport proposal at the existing Wanaka Airport are likely to also apply to an international jet airport in Tarras, just 20 minutes further from Wanaka by car.”

There was a community meeting last night on the issue.

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The community felt there were many unanswered questions relating to climate change, sustainable tourism, the funding trail and the legality of the whole process.

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A community meeting to address the implications of a proposed international airport at Tarras last Sunday reached unanimous agreement that this was a matter of “national rather than just local concern,” according to the Tarras Community Trust.

The major concern with the proposal was “evident lack of due process,” said the Trust. “For example, Christchurch International Airport Ltd is 25 per cent owned by the Crown and 75 per cent by Christchurch City Council. What did the government know about this proposal?”

The community felt there were many other unanswered questions, relating to climate change, sustainable tourism, the funding trail and the legality of the whole process.

Their concerns were echoed by the Wānaka Stakeholders Group (WSG), who said it was “very difficult to understand” how a jet airport at either Wānaka or Tarras “could help New Zealand to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions in line with our international commitments.”

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Whilst WSG “looked forward to more detailed information from CIAL about their proposals at Tarras, enabling us to form a clearer view about that proposed development,” there was no doubt that “all surrounding communities, including those of Tarras, Queensberry, Luggate, Hāwea, Wānaka and Cromwell would be significantly impacted by the development of an international airport.”

“Another international airport will only supercharge the problems Queenstown, Wānaka, Tekapo and other tourism hotspots were experiencing pre-COVID. Surely we should start by examining what our national tourism policy should be?” WSG said.

Waitaki National MP Jacqui Dean said she welcomed the proposal, which would “relieve congestion and concerns around Queenstown and Wānaka airports and set this region up for the future.”

A public meeting was to be held last night at the Tarras Community Hall, to which members of national and local government, and a representative of Christchurch International Airport, were also invited.

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Good news at Cromwell slip site after a fortnight’s work Joanna Perry

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Good news for people driving between Alexandra and Cromwell on State Highway 8. The slip near Deadman’s Point bridge - which has caused traffic delays over the past fortnight - has been stabilised in recent days, according to Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency.

Waka Kotahi crews have had helicopters sluicing the slope to bring down loose material, followed by diggers and an abseiling team dislodging fissured rocks, for the past two weeks.

Waka Kotahi Maintenance Contract Manager Mark Stewart confirmed there had been no major movement of the slip over the weekend,” said Crews had been able to “bench” the slopes above the road to create landing areas for rock and reduce the energy of any of the schist rock

making its way to the ground, where there is a rockfall fence and a line of containers protecting road users.

“The work focus now is about moving the slip material safely to the ground,” said Stewart. “In the following weeks, the rocks will be moved off site and the rockfall debris fence reinstalled, before we remove the container barriers.

“The speed restrictions and road cones will remain in place until the catch fence is fully restored and the containers removed – another fortnight or so. But, delays for road users should be much shorter than over the past fortnight.

Thanks to all drivers for being patient and for continuing to slow around crews.

Stewart expected the road to be “back to business as usual” in around two weeks.

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Crews had been able to “bench” the slopes above the road to create landing areas for rock and reduce the energy of any of the schist rock making its way to the ground.

Speaker of the House visits Holy Family School

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“The most memorable moment was when we were about to start the debate and he grabbed his wig out of his bag and put it on.”

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On Monday, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Rt Hon Trevor Mallard, brought his outreach programme to Holy Family School in Wānaka The school won a video call with the Speaker after completing a survey from the Parliament Education team, and instead Mr Speaker offered to visit them in person. The Speaker’s Outreach programme aims to bring ‘Parliament to the people’, providing an opportunity for people around the country to meet MPs and learn about Parliament.

The Speaker was greeted by School Ambassadors Oliver Cotter and Sebbie Hailey before addressing years 6, 7 and 8 and participating in a debating role play and Q+A session with the year 7 and 8 students.

Three Holy Family students, Hunter Heath, Sarah Dougherty and Oliver Cotter, said it was a “wonderful experience,” and recalled the best moments for the Wānaka Sun. “He said his day went like this: he drove to Wellington airport, flew to Queenstown and got a hire car, drove to Wānaka and had an hour to talk with us kids, then had lunch

with all the teachers in our staff room, then drove back to Queenstown and flew home back to Wellington.

“The day was a wonderful experience.

He told us a little bit about himself and what his role is as the Speaker of the House. The most memorable moment was when we were about to start the debate and he grabbed his wig out of his bag and put it on. We all thought it was a joke and barely contained our laughter.

“Another memorable moment was during the debate when he was the real Speaker of the House, saying his commands for when he is usually in the House.”

Torokiki is ready for Queenstown Lakes Recovery ideas Daisy Watford

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The Torokiki platform, which emerged out of Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) COVID-19 recovery work, is encouraging locals to submit ideas on how the region can bounce back socially, economically and environmentally.

Many residents have already submitted ideas to Mayor Jim Boult and others within the Council.

“As we entered the recovery stage coming out of lockdown, I started to receive lots of ideas, I even had an idea of my own. Torokiki will help us prioritise and judge the ones which will have the most benefit and impact on the community,” said Boult.

“It’s not just about Council deciding what will be best, but allowing the entire community to input and help drive the ideas.

Recovery is about everyone working together.”

Torokiki also requires the community to provide feedback and comment on the ideas of others.

Currently, QLDC is committed to supporting three challenges which centre on important themes for the district, including: • Challenge 1 – How might we diversify the economy for Queenstown Lakes to minimise the effects of future

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Torokiki is now open to ideas from members of the community.

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• Challenge 2 – How might we become more resilient in our respective social communities, towns and district given the recent impacts of COVID-19?

• Challenge 3 – How might we reduce our district’s food waste and improve the resilience of our local food system to climate change?

The challenges will be open for six weeks – closing August 30, 2020, when the best idea in each category will be progressed.

“This is a really important part of our recovery process. We need to do some extraordinary things to revitalise our district so we’re looking for some extraordinary ideas submitted to Torokiki,” said Boult.

The Torokiki community aims to be a place of sharing, support, and innovation.

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One of the best Matariki celebrations yet Joanna Perry

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After concerns that it would not be able to go ahead at all due to COVID-19, Kahu Youth’s RIchard Elvey said this year’s lakefront Matariki celebration was “one of the best ones ever.”

“The weather was perfect, and everything went perfectly,” he reflected. “We’ve always had support from the community, but we had more this year than ever before. There were more people helping on the day, and it seemed incredibly busy.

“It was a really happy vibe all day.”

The event, largely organised by local youth, was the ninth of its kind since Kahu Youth first organised a Matariki potluck dinner nine years ago.

This year’s celebrations in the dinosaur park featured workshops, cultural and community performances, a community koha hangi, a fire show, two bonfires on the beach, and a fireworks display. Amongst the performers was up-and-coming rock band Better than Nothing, made up of a group of MAC students writing all their own music.

Artist Stephen Martyn Welch’s Matariki mural proved extremely popular, with children and adults joining in to help paint it throughout the day. “It looked fantastic,” said Elvey, “Marty has taken it back to his studio for now. We might raffle it off and raise money, or display it somewhere. We aren’t quite sure yet.”

Perhaps best of all for those who attended last year - when the hangi was brought out a little too early Elvey said the food was “cooked to perfection.”

“We weren’t going to let that happen two years in a row,” he laughed.

The excellent turnout was reflected by many positive reviews from attendees after the event . Local Karla Manning said she had “a fab day celebration Matariki. How awesome were the bonfires?”

This year’s celebrations in the dinosaur park featured workshops, cultural and community performances, a community koha hangi, a fire show, two bonfires on the beach, and a fireworks display.

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Meet the inspirational six-yearold skiing for Cancer Society

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I passed some pretty big milestones this weekend, but the best thing I did was meet Lochie Win, a six-year-old raising money for the Cancer Society by skiing at Cardrona for 40 days.

Chairlifts, and the coolest kid at Cardrona Joanna Perry

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“He’s up at 5:30am getting his gear together and he’s even learning to wax his own skis.”

I’ve been keeping a secret, and it’s time I come clean. It’s week five of my snowboarding adventure, and, up until last weekend, I hadn’t made it off a chairlift on my own without falling over. I know, pretty embarrassing stuff.

It’s a vicious cycle because the more I panic, the more likely I am to fall over - and the more nervous I am that I’m going to fall over, the more I panic. I had almost sworn off chairlifts forever and resigned myself to the gondola, but now that I’m a Captain’s girl (I think making it there and back two days in a row and only getting stuck in a pile of snow once qualifies me for that term), I need to sort this out.

Because, yes, I’m looking pretty good on the slopes these days. I’m feeling the flow, shredding the gnar - and all that snowboarding stuff.

But when the chairlift arrives at the top and a crumpled heap gets in everybody’s way, that crumpled heap loses a cool point or two.

The only solution is to practice - and now I’ve publicly admitted my secret, I have no choice. So, if you see me up there heading for the gondola, call me out - and if you’re unlucky enough to be on the chairlift with me, steer clear.

I passed some pretty big milestones this weekend. Skyline - no falls; Captain’s - no falls; even Whitestar - very slowly, but still, no falls. But by far the best thing I did all weekend was meet Cardrona A-lister Lochie Win, a six-year-old raising money for the Cancer Society by skiing at Cardrona for 40 days.

He really is the coolest kid, and he even promised to come rescue me if he saw me fall. If you haven’t already, please take a look at his fundraising page: https://givealittle.co.nz/fundraiser/lochies-40days-skiing-for-cardronas-40th-to-raise.

Bike on snow this weekend Joanna Perry

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Six years old and already a ski celebrity: last weekend, Lochie bumped into Bridget Legnavsky.

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Six-year-old Lochie Win, from Cromwell, is skiing at Cardrona for 40 days this winter to raise money for the Cancer Society after his mum underwent treatment two years ago.

Last weekend marked days 17 and 18 of Lochie’s mission, during which he completed an incredible 35 laps across the main Cardrona slopes. It also marked a major milestone in his fundraising campaign as the total money raised tipped over to $1,000 on Sunday afternoon.

Lochie was four when mum Rebecca was diagnosed with a rare malignant adrenal tumour on Valentine’s day 2018. “It was very intense,” said father Luke Win. “We tried to keep Lochie as sheltered as possible, but he found out more and more as it went on.” The most intense stages of her treatment lasted until July 2018.

Win recalled that the Cancer Society had been extremely supportive during the family’s difficult time - coming to check on them regularly and bringing Lochie blankets, toys and books. So, when Lochie first said he wanted to ski for 40 days to celebrate Cardrona’s 40th birthday this year, and it was suggested he could raise some money from it, his first choice of beneficiary was the Cancer Society.

The Society offers a range of support services to help patients, carers, friends and family deal with the impact of cancer while maintaining a positive future outlook.

Lochie said he wanted to support them “because they helped my mum,” but he also wanted to help “other people’s mums and dads that need help from the Cancer Society too.”.

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Lochie first started skiing with his dad last winter, when he was five. “He just loved it,” said Win. “He kept asking all off-season, ‘when can we go back to Cardrona?’” Lochie said his favourite slope was Captain’s, and he had a welldeserved Cardrona’s hot chocolate every time he went skiing.

“I’m really proud of him,” said Win. “He’s up at 5:30am getting his gear together and he’s even learning to wax his own skis.”

The early starts are for a worthy cause, and Lochie and his dad are keen to keep on target.

“We hit it pretty hard for the school holidays,” said Win. “We were up here every day except two.” Now school is back in session, Lochie planned to go up to Cardrona every weekend and might even ask for a few days off school to make sure he hits his 40 day goal.

He’s become something of a celebrity up the hill - “everywhere I go, people say hello,” he said and on Sunday, he met General Manager Bridget Legnavsky. “She was really excited to meet him and hear about his goal for Cardrona’s 40th,” said Win. “The crew at Cardrona have been awesome getting behind Lochie.”

Cancer Society Marketing and Fundraising Manager, Jonet Warhurst, said the organisation was also following Lochie's “inspirational challenge.”

“Lochie's drive and passion will help the Cancer Society support more people, like his mum, that are living with cancer. We would like to thank Lochie for his dedication to making the world a better place and wish him all the best for finishing his 40 day challenge.”

Head to https://givealittle.co.nz/fundraiser/ lochies-40-days-skiing-for-cardronas-40th-toraise to support Lochie.

Cardrona Alpine Resort is gearing up for the annual Cardrona Mountain Bikes On Snow this Saturday – a first to the finish race from the top of Whitestar Express to the base area beside the Chondola.

Racers will get a single practice run on the course before they line up for a mass start and race to the finish.

The course starts beside the Whitestar Chairlift and follows the gravity-cross course, which is visible for spectators and racers as they ascend the chairlift, before merging with the Branchline trail which returns racers to the base area and finish line.

“The race is total carnage,” said Cardrona communications manager Jen Houltham, “heaps of fun to race, and a whole lot more fun to watch.”

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“The race is total carnage,” said Cardrona communications manager Jen Houltham, “heaps of fun to race, and a whole lot more fun to watch.”

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Registering and bike scrutineering will take place from 8:30am to 9:30am, and the races will begin at 10am followed by an awards ceremony at 10:30am. Prizes will be awarded for 1st - 3rd positions in both the men’s and women’s divisions.

Pre-register online at cardrona.com/events, or enter on the day from 8:30am.

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Tackling mental wellbeing through art Daisy Watford

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The ribbon was cut by Mary King (left; longest resident) and Betty McCormack right; oldest resident at 98).

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Aspiring Lifestyle Retirement Village on Golf Course Rod celebrated the opening of its newly refurbished and extended community centre last Thursday.

220 residents and friends attended the event, which involved a cocktail party and live entertainment.

The centre had been closed since the lockdown, while the construction team from Breens put the finishing touches in place.

Mary King, who cut a ribbon to mark the opening with fellow resident BettyMcCormack, was one of the first people to move into Aspiring Village in 2010 with her late husband Bruce.

At 98 years of age, McCormack has lived in Wānaka since 1957. McCormack said that she “really enjoys living in the village as everybody is so friendly.”

Entertainment for the evening included pianist Johnny Rogers, a spectacular fire-dancing crew, and a poetry reading by resident Don McLeay.

The much-anticipated extension has added an additional 300 square metres, with a larger lounge, a dining area for over 60 people, a bar, and a brand new kitchen.

In response to the opening, resident John Rich said “The décor, the furnishings, the paintings, the lighting, carpeting, and many other features are all first class. We are certainly very privileged to be living in such a wonderful

Residents, family, and friends celebrated the opening of a brand new facility at the Wānaka-based retirement village.

Wānaka resident Vicki Wise, who has been busy creating sensory care boxes funded by the Otago Mental Health Trust, now plans to bring art therapy sessions to the community.

Wise, who also organises the Mental Health Support Group in Wānaka, plans to hold regular art therapy sessions for anyone who is keen to join.

Inspired by her own recovery process, the first creative art session was held at the Community Hub on Friday, July 24, with more scheduled over the next four weeks.

“Art has really helped my own wellbeing (and I’m no artist), so I thought I’d see if anyone is keen to try it. At the moment I have no funding and am using my own equipment but I have been putting the shout-out for any spare art supplies people have. Hopefully once we get going, we’ll be able to apply for funding.”

The Mental Health Foundation is expecting a surge in the number of people seeking mental health support across the country, due to the impact of COVID-19.

Wise has also recently put together 50 sensory care boxes to help anyone who may be struggling during these unprecedented times.

Each box includes items such as colouring in books, pencils, squishy toys, fluffy balls, tassels, herbal teas, a reusable cup, and a journal.

The boxes, which also include an MP3 player

A creative art project by Vicki Wise.

with meditations loaded onto them, have been distributed through Food for Love and the Community Networks, and are also available to anyone who would like one.

Along with the newly founded art therapy sessions, the Mental Health Support Group also runs a range of regular activities.

Following the success of this Friday’s event, the next session will focus on screen printing.

“I want to start to offer other activities everyday for people living with mental distress, like myself, based on te whare tapa whā,” she said.

The Māori holistic model of health, te whare tapa whā, reminds you to take care of all the different aspects of your life to support your wellbeing.

If you are interested in joining the creative art sessions, you can register your interest at peersupport@mentalhealthWānaka.org or simply turn up to the Community Hub on Friday at 10am.

General Elections 2020: Giving school kids a voice

retirement complex.”

Aspiring Village has 124 independent living villas and 16 apartments. It jointly owns the Aspiring Enliven Care Centre on Cardrona Valley Road with a priority access arrangement for residents.

The village currently offers the most extensive lifestyle facilities in the Queenstown Lakes District, with an indoor swimming pool, bar, lounges, a media room, library, croquet, a putting green, and much more.

A public open day will be held on Saturday, August 1 between 12pm and 4pm, where everyone is welcome to view the newly refurbished lifestyle centre with a complimentary Devonshire Tea. Kids across the country will be taking part in their very own mock general elections next month.

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Children across the country are getting ready to take part in a mock general election with the Electoral Commission’s Kids Voting – Te Pōti a Ngā Tamariki programme.

The programme, that will see 590 schools taking part, aims to help children understand exactly how the electoral system works, making them feel well informed and prepared for when they are legally allowed to vote.

Several local schools are participating in the programme including Cromwell College, who have already enrolled and are waiting for the resources to arrive.

Each school that has registered to take part will receive mock ballot papers and boxes in order to replicate the real thing. The papers

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will contain the names of this year’s general election candidates.

Along with the mock elections, participating schools will also receive a wide range of teaching resources, including a guide on how to run an election and a video explaining how the voting system works.

Some schools have also chosen to take part in a mock referendum, allowing them to form a decision on the cannabis and end of life choice acts.

After the general elections, students will then compare their results to the real thing.

Chief Electoral Officer Alicia Wright said that “voting is a lifelong habit, so the earlier young people start to vote, the more likely it is they will continue to vote.”

Schools can choose the number of classes that will take part in the elections and organise their own activities, including debates and campaigns.

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With a staggering 1 in 3 New Zealanders affected by cancer, the daffodil acts as a symbol of hope amongst patients and their families.

Held on August 28, the day itself raises vital funds for the Cancer Society’s scientific research, educational campaigns, and support services through nationwide collections and community events.

Marketing & Fundraising Manager, Jonet Warhurst, encouraged businesses and individuals in Wānaka and across Otago to get involved.

“Take part in the 30:30 Challenge (30 minutes of exercise for 30 days of August), hold a yellow themed mufti day, have a bake sale - there are so many ways you can join in the fun,” Warhurst said.

The Cancer Society is calling for communities to come together and find engaging ways to raise some cash.

Those who don’t have the time to take part in an event can purchase daffodils for a loved one instead.

“You can brighten up your work environment or home, show your support for those going through cancer, and help raise much needed funds for the Cancer Society so that no one goes through cancer alone,” Warhurst said.

According to the Cancer Society’s Otago and Southland Division, 60 New Zealanders are diagnosed with cancer every day.

The number of New Zealanders who are diagnosed with cancer is on the rise, with the country facing some of the highest rates in the world.

Aiming to raise vital funds whilst bringing people together, Daffodil Day is also looking for thousands of volunteers from Area Coordinators to Street Collectors.

If you would like to get involved or organise an event, visit www.otago-southland.cancernz.org.nz.

Supporting our neighbours

The campaign, fittingly named Flatten the Hill, was launched last week and is backed by a wealth of ambassadors including ski stars Jossi Wells and Alice Robinson.

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Destination Queenstown (DQ) and Lake Wānaka Tourism (LWT) are teaming up to form a campaign that encourages travel between the two regions.

The campaign, fittingly named Flatten the Hill, was launched last week and is backed by a wealth of ambassadors including ski stars Jossi Wells and Alice Robinson.

The name leverages the colloquial and affectionate phrase ‘over the hill’, that people in Queenstown and Wānaka use to describe each other’s home.

The campaign invites each of the town’s residents to make the most of the area’s secret stashes of snow, favourite vineyards, and family friendly adventures by providing tips and tricks for visitors from local ambassadors to make the most of their visit to each town.

Other ambassadors for the campaign include chef Anthony Gradiska of Gibbston Valley, Mario Rodriguez from Bistro Gentil, and winemakers Nadine Cross of Peregrine and Jo Mills from Rippon.

Queenstown Lakes Mayor Jim Boult said it was great to see this type of collaboration

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between the towns to support our local businesses and community.

“I’ve long held the view that the townships of Wānaka and Queenstown form one district and that each compliments the other. I encourage people from all over to venture to the other side.

From Makarora to Glenorchy and everything in between, now is a great time to tick something off the must-do list as our district moves along the path to recovery together,” he said.

Destination Queenstown interim Chief Executive, Ann Lockhart, reported that the collaborative campaign is the first of its kind for the two regional tourism organisations.

“Our organisations work together in the international trade and marketing space, but this is a truly local campaign,” she said.

Lake Wānaka Tourism’s media and campaign manager Gizelle Regan said that the campaign was designed to build local connections and inspire Queenstown Lakes District residents to explore the region.

“We’ve seen that our communities are ready and able to support some of our businesses in the short-term, which right now is critical,” Regan said.

Head to lakewanaka.co.nz/flatten-the-hill and queenstownnz.co.nz/flatten-the-hill to find out more.

I would like to thank those who dropped in to chat at our relaunched community “Pop In” session on July 1. A diverse range of topics were raised and it was a great opportunity to catch up with locals and hear what was important to them and how the Wānaka Community Board (WCB) can offer support.

Pest Control We had a number of queries around pest control measures in the Upper Clutha and I would like to take the opportunity to provide some clarity on who deals with these types of issues and where responsibility sits.

The Otago Regional Council (ORC) is the regulatory body for pest management in Otago through their Regional Pest Management Plan, which targets a range of pest plants and animals. Details of the plan can be found at www.orc.govt.nz/pesthub. It’s worth noting ORC does not undertake pest control in our district but helps to coordinate and facilitate its management through the plan.

Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) is a landowner/occupier under the Pest Plan and does not carry out rabbit control on land it does not manage. The key to rabbit control is having landowners act collaboratively. QLDC works in conjunction with neighbouring landowners who carry out rabbit control on their land and, where possible, carry out control on QLDC land at the same time.

QLDC manages pests on Council owned or managed land such as an annual goat cull, regular broom removal, weed control and destroying wasp nests. To help residents know when spraying will occur for pest plants, a weekly spray report is posted every Friday on the QLDC website. There is also the option of opting out of herbicide spraying on your property road frontage, provided you maintain upkeep yourself.

If you have noticed a problem in the community that Council has responsibility for you can submit a “Fix It” request through the QLDC website and they will do their best to remedy it.

Integrated 3 Waters Bylaw consultation Following early community engagement last year, QLDC is proposing a new integrated 3 Waters Bylaw for our district.

I know water protection is a topic that is important to many in our community, with a considerable amount of work already undertaken by organisations such as “Shaping our Future” and WAI Wānaka, as well as ORC and QLDC. The purpose of the bylaw is not only to protect the existing and future water supply,

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wastewater and stormwater infrastructure but to give effect to Te Mana o Te Wai (restoring and protecting the integrity of water).

It is important to understand the impacts of more water being used and increased sewerage demands on our district. These pressures drive the need for more education and a responsive regulatory framework to help ensure businesses, residents and visitors know how to do the right thing and protect our environment.

The Integrated Bylaw will consist of a set of rules that will regulate the management of our 3 Waters infrastructure (water supply, wastewater, including trade waste and stormwater), and an administration manual that sets out operational parameters and guidelines that will assist in managing our 3 Waters network.

The draft Bylaw was approved by Council on July 23. QLDC will now seek community feedback which starts from July 30 and runs for eight weeks. You’ll find the details and how to make a submission at letstalk.qldc.govt.nz or at the Council Offices. I strongly encourage people to take part and share their ideas.

WCB “Pop In” session We look forward to welcoming locals at our next “pop in” from 12:00-2:00pm on Wednesday, August 5 at the Wānaka Recreation Centre meeting room on Sir Tim Wallis Drive.

If you have any queries around the Integrated 3 Waters Bylaw proposal or any other topics of interest, drop by and join us for a chat over a cuppa and a biscuit if you wish.

– By Barry Bruce, Wānaka Community Board Chair

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COMMUNITY NETWORKS WĀNAKA Help and advice

Community Networks Wānaka - July 2020

With ski fields busy and Wānaka’s bars and restaurants full of visiting holidaymakers, the world’s COVID worries can seem a million miles away for many. However, a significant number of people, both local residents and migrant workers, are struggling to cope with the consequences of the downturn in the local economy.

Community Networks has been busy supporting those in need in recent months. Much work was needed from staff and volunteers to administer QLDC/Civil Defence’s food voucher scheme, as well as Community Networks’ own foodbank, and to provide access to subsidised counselling services through the Community Support Fund.

The total number of people supported by the Community Support Fund during the whole of 2019 was 87, but there were 23 referrals in June alone this year.

Migrant workers are in a particularly difficult position given that so many of them were working in hospitality and tourism prior to the travel lockdown, and those industries have been very badly affected. Moreover, such workers tend not to have the family support networks here that most NZ citizens and residents enjoy.

Many relied on the food voucher scheme, which provided support to around 20 people per day in the Upper Clutha region, but that programme has now finished. Both migrants and residents are eligible for continuing support from

the Community Networks foodbank, but there is some concern people may not be aware that it is still there to support them.

Seasonal migrant workers might have concerns that their financial difficulties will affect their visa status, which is not the case.

Migrants are also now able to access support, including food vouchers, through the Red Cross (foreignnationals.services.govt.nz). NZ citizens and permanent residents can access support through the Ministry of Social Development (www.workandincome.govt.nz).

Another group of concern are those who may have lost their jobs recently, but have never drawn on public support before and are reluctant to do so now. The foodbank and the Community Support Fund are there to support all those in need - it really is OK to ask for help, even if you have never needed it before.

Anyone who feels they may need support from the foodbank or access to subsidised counselling is invited to contact Kate Murray at Community Networks on 443 7799 or by calling in at 34 McDougall Street, email kate@ communitynetworks.co.nz.

Donations to the foodbank are also very welcome, either via the bins at New World or directly to the office. Kate can provide bank account details via email for financial donations or search for ‘Community Networks Wānaka’ on givealittle.co.nz – By David Baker

The Council Word Three Waters Bylaw consultation We’re proposing to introduce an Integrated Three Waters Bylaw that regulates wastewater, stormwater, trade waste and water supply to promote a collective approach to protecting our environment for future generations. Jump onto letstalk.qldc.govt.nz to check out the proposal and make a submission by 27 September 2020.

Pop-Up Library Don’t forget the ‘pop-up’ library at Wānaka Recreation Centre every Tuesday and Thursday from 3.00-5.00pm. Sign up to become a library member, borrow and renew books, DVDs and magazines, place holds and find out about upcoming events and kids’ programmes. You can return books in the box provided anytime, even when the pop-up isn’t staffed.

Stay cool in the Hot Pool Please spend no more than 15 minutes in the hot pool at Wānaka Recreation Centre and take regular breaks to rehydrate. During cooler weather we see more people fainting as a result of overheating and dehydration.

Thanks for keeping yourself safe and well!

Weekly badminton Junior badminton (school years 7-10) runs at Wānaka Recreation Centre every Monday in Term 3 from 3.30-4.30pm. $3 per person with equipment provided. Adult sessions (ages 16+) run 8.15-9.15pm every Wednesday. $5 per person. No experience or pre-registration needed. Call (03) 443 9334 or email wrc@qldc.govt.nz for more info.

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Rabbit Control and Baiting Operation Starting this week, we’re undertaking a rabbit control operation in conjunction with adjoining landowners, with carrot baits containing the pesticide Pindone placed in the following reserves: Albert Town Recreation Reserve – 18.7 ha

Guests will be able to view wonderful houses showcasing architectural evolvement over the years.

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The Wānaka Community Hub, together with Aspiring Rotary, is embarking on its biggest fundraiser yet – a two day Wānaka house and garden tour during the weekend of November 14 and 15, 2020.

“There is no doubt this will be an event to be a part of,” said Wānaka Community Hub Manager Gina Treadwell. “The Wānaka House and Garden Tour Committee has managed to secure some truly amazing houses and a number of magnificent gardens - most of which have never been opened to the public before.”

The weekend will be full of activities,

including the house and garden tour, creative stalls, art exhibitions, sculpture, delicious food, and wine tasting. The theme for the weekend is the ‘Story of the Basin’ - guests will be able to view wonderful houses showcasing architectural evolvement over the years, their designs reflecting the spectacular surroundings and landscape that they sit in.

A garden party will be held in a secret location on the Saturday evening, including canapes, champagne, wine and beer.

Treadwell expected the weekend would bring a large number of people into town.

“The Committee’s aim is to give the entire town a little boost through what is turning into a difficult year for many,” she said.

This pesticide is poisonous to humans and domestic animals. Don’t touch or eat the bait, keep an eye on children, don’t eat animals from the area and don’t let dogs near animal carcasses. You can find further information and maps of the operational areas at www.qldc.govt.nz/services/environmentand-sustainability/pest-control

Sale and Supply Of Alcohol 2012 - Section 101 As of 1 September 2020, licensees will no longer be required to advertise alcohol licence applications in a newspaper. Instead, these applications will be publicly notified on the Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) website - qldc.govt.nz/services/alcohollicensing. If you have any questions regarding this process, please contact the QLDC Alcohol Licensing team on 03 441 0499.

Torokiki is now live Head to Torokiki.hunchbuzz.com, create an account and start sharing your ideas about diversifying the district’s economy, community resilience and the future of our local food system. Open until 30 August 2020.

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Montessori Children’s House Wānaka hosted their annual Matariki Pizza lunch for children and their whānau on Thursday, July 23. This year, rather than asking for a donation of a pizza topping, families were asked to donate a non-perishable item that could be gifted to the Wānaka community food bank for those families that are struggling at this time.

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The Daylight Atheist: when theatre comes to town Daisy Watford

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With an impressive turn out, the Lake Hāwea Community Centre welcomed a touring production of The Daylight Atheist on Sunday, proving that this town is certainly ready to welcome more theatre.

The play itself follows Irishman Danny Moffat who, while living in a messy bedroom cluttered with beer bottles and old newspapers, shares his experiences of growing up in Ireland and immigrating to New Zealand.

Cartoonist and writer Tom Scott creates a satirical one-man show that is loosely based on his own father.

Just like his decaying bedroom, Danny’s life soon spirals out of control into a world of misery and disappointment.

Inevitably, the play shows us how it’s all too easy to lose sense of our true self, neglecting family

and loved ones along the way, and accepting a world of loneliness and resentment.

Scott’s writing produces a stark reminder that human beings are deeply floored with many unredeemable qualities.

Brought to life by British-born actor Michael Hurst, Danny’s vulgarity continues to shock, surprise, and entertain the audience throughout.

While the play certainly may not be suited to everyone, the audience at the Lake Hāwea Community Centre definitely seemed to enjoy it.

One thing that became increasingly evident during the play was the need for more theatre in the Wānaka and Lake Hāwea Community.

The centre was packed with theatre enthusiasts and the play received a fantastic response, with fits of laughter throughout Hurst’s performance.

With such a successful turn out, it’s difficult to understand why this can’t occur more often.

In response to the lack of live performance art in the area, MAC student Indy Wilton said that it

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The Daylight Atheist, written by Tom Scott, was performed at the Lake Hāwea Community Centre on Sunday.

would be great to have more theatre in Wānaka and the wider community, especially productions aimed at younger audiences.

“Theatre is such an amazing community and it’s missing here. It would be great to have more

things for us younger people to do before heading off to drama school or university. Being able to participate in this way would be really great because it often seems as though we are a little bit cut off from the rest of the community,” she said.

Sunday afternoon music: Te Kākano welcomes new Chair Cellists of Otago Daisy Watford

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The ensemble delights audiences with the variety of their innovative programmes and has won praise from audiences and critics alike.

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Renowned New Zealand Soprano Rebecca Ryan will join the Cellists of Otago in a Wānaka Concert on Sunday, August 9.

The Dunedin-based Cellists of Otago group is directed by Dr Heleen du Plessis and comprises University of Otago students, Dunedin Symphony Orchestra, high school pupils and community cellists.

The ensemble delights audiences with a variety of innovative programmes and has won praise from audiences and critics alike. Reviewers have described the Cellists of Otago as having “rich sonority”, and an “intriguing and appealing sound,” which “has quickly and worthily gained wide recognition.”

One of the leading cellists and teachers of South Africa and her adopted home, New

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Zealand, Plessis lectures in cello performance, pedagogy of music teaching and music theory at the University of Otago. As director of Cellists of Otago, she creates a vital musical environment for students and professional artists.

The group will be joined by Ryan, who graduated with a First Class Honours Degree in Music from the University of Otago, and first came to international prominence when she gave the UK première of the newly rediscovered Gloria

by Handel at London’s Royal Academy of Music.

Cellists of Otago and Rebecca Ryan have chosen songs from well-known operas, musicals and cello repertoire, including Rachmaninoff ’s Vocalise and one of the most popular works for cello ensemble and soprano, Villa-Lobos’ Bachianas Brasilieras No. 5.

The concert will be held at the Lake Wānaka Centre at 3pm. For more information, visit: www. cellistsofotago.com and www.rebeccaryan.co.nz.

The Te Kākano Aotearoa Trust recently welcomed Ben Taylor as their new Chair, a position that was previously held by Nick Mills.

Taylor, who also works as an investment advisor for Forsyth Barr, said he looked forward to sharing his passion for the environment and great outdoors with the rest of the team.

In response to his new role, Taylor thanked Nick Mills for his huge contribution as founder, trustee and chair.

“He has been instrumental in developing and growing the trust over the last eleven years and we are thankful that he is remaining on as a trustee,” he said.

Based in Wānaka, this community-based nursery is committed to the restoration of native plants and habitats within the Upper Clutha area.

It is entirely led by volunteers who collaborate with community groups, schools, councils, organisations, and local businesses to promote the importance of native flora and fauna.

The trust’s planting and maintenance activity is back on track following a brief respite from activities during the lockdown period, with 47 people attending a planting session and setting more than 250 native plants at the Albert Town lagoon last Saturday.

Taylor thanked everyone in the community who has already volunteered with the

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organisation, and said that there are a number of opportunities on the horizon to look forward to.

Along with a new chair, Te Kākano has also welcomed two new trustees, Andrew Garwith and Emma Conyngham, onto the board.

“Andrew comes with a wealth of business and governance experience from the world of economics, and Emma comes with fantastic skills in the media and communications space,” said Taylor.

Te Kākano also bid farewell this month to Neil Woodrow, who has dedicated a huge amount of his time as treasurer and lead on the Fresh Water Improvement project over the last five years.

CELLISTS CELLISTS OF OTAGOOF OTAGO WITH SOPRANO RYAN REBECCA RYAN WITHREBECCA SOPRANO “Ms Ryan carried off the first movement’s with almost arrogant ease and astonishing breath control.”

Handel: Gloria / Royal Academy of Music / Evening Standard (London)

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NEWS IN BRIEF QLDC Planning & Strategy Committee Meeting A meeting of the QLDC Planning & Strategy Committee will take place on Thursday, July 30 2020 in the Council Chambers at 10 Gorge Road, Queenstown at 10.00am. The public is welcome to attend, and is invited to make an application to speak during the public forum. You can register your interest either by telephoning or emailing QLDC. Public drop-in sessions for consultation on Aurora Energy’s investment plan The Commerce Commission is holding a series of public drop-in sessions in early August as part of its consultation on Aurora Energy’s plan to increase its prices to fund a major network investment. The Commission’s role in Aurora’s investment proposal is to set network reliability standards, as well as determining how much money Aurora should be allowed to recover from its customers to carry out its plan and over what period. The Wānaka session will take place on August 12 at the lake Lake Wānaka Centre, 89 Ardmore Street, 3-6.30pm.

Government funding to tackle meth harm in the regions The Government is investing $20 million in regional programmes to reduce the damage methamphetamine use is causing to whānau, businesses, their communities and economies.

“Meth use is killing regional New Zealand.

Community and industry leaders have told us of the deep and widespread impact it is having,” Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones said. In Otago, Downie

Stewart Foundation will receive $1.036m to run Moana House’s Te Hautu Project in Dunedin. Moana House is a well-established residential therapeutic community for adult male offenders, many of whom have a history of alcohol and/or drug abuse.

QLDC chief executive end of term review Queenstown Lakes District Council’s (QLDC) Chief Executive Performance Review committee has recommended advertising the role of chief executive to provide stability and consistency for the period of COVID-19 recovery ahead. The term of employment of a local government chief executive is defined by the Local Government Act 2002, and the end of term review for incumbent QLDC Chief Executive Mike Theelen was completed on July 9. Council will look to commence the recruitment process in August 2020.

Did you get your enrolment pack?

Voters who haven’t received an enrolment update pack in the mail need to act now to make sure they are enrolled and ready to vote in the September election and referendums.

3.27m personalised enrolment packs have been sent to voters to check they are correctly enrolled. “If you haven’t received an enrolment update pack it means you aren’t enrolled or need to update your details,” said Mandy Bohté, national manager of enrolment and community engagement. To be eligible to enrol and vote, you must be 18 or older, a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, and have lived in New Zealand continuously for 12 months or more at some time in your life.

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Anyone interested in a primary sector career can discover more at opportunitygrowshere.nz

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A new campaign launched last Monday will attract people to vital food and fibre sector jobs, according to Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor.

Opportunity Grows Here – a website and marketing campaign funded through Budget 2020 – was established to attract 10,000 New Zealanders into food and fibre jobs over four years.

“Our primary sector is a huge part of our economy and our brand and it’s going to play a big role in our economic recovery,” O’Connor said. Primary industries include vineyards, forests, farms, orchards and seas.

“It’s a sector that brings tens of billions of dollars to the New Zealand economy every year and accounts for nearly one in every seven jobs, but more Kiwi workers are needed to support its growth. We want to redeploy recently unemployed Kiwis to help fill the gap.

The site has been designed to bring opportunities across the primary sector together into one place, making it easier for employers and for job seekers, after project research showed that people didn't know about the range of job

options in the sector or that they might have the right skills.

“Many unemployed people are talented and have skills that are readily transferable. They just need to know that these opportunities exist – that’s what this campaign is all about,” said O’Connor.

“Opportunities aren’t just in remote, labourbased roles. Some are jobs in our cities and include work in science, technology, business management, marketing and research. There is a really wide range of opportunities and we need people with a range of skills and backgrounds.”

“This is a government focused on job creation and economic recovery,” he continued. “The Prime Minister recently announced our 5 point economic plan which positions New Zealand on the world stage to seize the economic advantage of our leading health response.

“She and I also recently announced Fit for a Better World, this Government’s bold plan to boost primary sector export earnings while protecting the environment and growing jobs.

“There are a lot of opportunities in front of us.

There’s never been a better time to kick start a new career.”

Anyone interested in a primary sector career can discover more at opportunitygrowshere.nz

Cat Rescue turns two years old Ollie Blyth

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Cat Rescue Wānaka (CRW) is turning two years old on August 1, and are running a cheese roll fundraiser to support the vital work they do in the community. “Our main aim is to reduce the number of stray cats in the Upper Clutha,” said Rachel Allibone, co-chair of the charity, “Usually stray cats and kittens are reported to us and we set up humane traps to rescue them, or they are found and taken to the vets.”

Allibone explained, “Adult cats that can't be socialised are trapped, neutered, and returned.

This is an international practice for managing stray cat populations – if stray cats were destroyed, more strays would move into the area.

By returning these cats, they keep more cats from encroaching, yet aren't breeding and increasing the population. Volunteers feed these cats to supplement their diet, so they are not having to rely on hunting for food; and can be monitored and retrapped if needing vet treatment.”

CRW was started on August 1 2018, forming the Wānaka group out of volunteers from Queenstown Cat Rescue. Allibone said that since then they have seen great success, and generous community support, with one local donating $5,000 during lockdown.

However, the charity still has thousands of dollars in vet bills to pay each month, and is running a cheese roll fundraising initiative to offset this cost. In the past, this fundraiser

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has been very successful, and has seen great community support.

A dozen cheese rolls costs $8.00. To order, email catrescuewanaka@gmail.com. Orders close on August 7, with pick ups on August 15/16.

“We have been so well received since our founding on 1 August 2018,” added Allibone, “We have been blown away by people's generosity, support, and kindness. We are coming up to our second birthday - and with Wānaka's support, we are making a difference to the stray cat population, and therefore our community.”

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Council responds to ‘Tussock Rise wins costs from “crazy” QLDC actions’ article in last week’s Wānaka Sun.

Though we acknowledge the staged approach to the current review of the District Plan can be complex to follow, we have worked hard to make sure the process is efficient and straightforward for people to be involved in.

We have taken the Judge’s comments on board. However, we think this case does not represent or reflect the way the Court views the Plan review overall. Numerous other appeals to decisions on the plan review have been dealt with by the Court and resolved through decisions and mediated settlements without the process of the review being raised as a problem.

Reviewing a district plan through either a rolling review of specific sections, or in manageable stages (as we’re doing with the current review) is not unusual in Councils of a similar size to QLDC and is allowed in the RMA. It would have been great if the proposed district plan had been developed and rolled out in one go rather than in stages but it is difficult to marshal enough resources and take the time to consult on, and produce, an entire district plan in one go. It is high stakes and complex, and there is so much going on in planning here that the ground is always moving under our feet.

Tussock Rise chose to go to court to seek a zone change for their land in Ballantyne Road ahead of the staged programme of the plan review. With the notable exception of Tussock Rise, other interested parties have been prepared to follow and participate in the Plan review as different chapters and areas of land have been notified in manageable tranches (also referred to as stages). At this point (Stage 3), more than 99.8% of the land in the district has been notified in the new Plan and the vast majority of appeals to Stage One have been resolved through mediation and some very thoughtful decisions from the court.

We have no issues with Tussock Rise seeking a zone change and this matter is currently being dealt with by an independent hearing panel as part of Stage Three. The only reason Council sought to have Tussock Rise's appeal struck out was a desire for all the industrial zones and related rezoning requests to be dealt with together, with everyone interested in those issues able to submit and participate.

The public should be confident with how the plan review is going. We are looking forward to getting out decisions on Stage Three early next year. Stage Four should be the final stage of the current review.

– By Jack Barlow, QLDC Media and Channels Adviser

Crimeline S Sean Hurley

Senior Constable, NZPD

Well, back into the first week of the school term, and if I could ask you to continue to show care when driving past our schools.

Although the majority of the school holiday visitors have gone home now, the work has been continued to keep Police busy.

The week has seen Police deal with further reports of Family Harm matters and numerous driving complaints.

The roads continue to have ice and care will need to be a priority. Winter is still with us and the roads can be treacherous.

This week, our significant efforts in stopping drink drivers have led to the apprehension of six drink drivers during the week, the occurrence of this type of offending does not seem to be reducing. Unfortunately some of the levels of alcohol we are seeing are extremely high, with one person recording four and a half times over the legal limit. This is very disturbing.

Dry July for many seems to have failed - perhaps they can try again and go for an Arid August. I would heartily recommend contacting Alcoholic Anonymous or any of the other agencies for support if you are wanting to manage and control your drinking.

Senior Constable Cranfield, our Community Police Officer, has been dealing with reports of dogs attacking sheep in the Gladstone Road area at Lake Häwea. If you reside in the area, please ensure your dogs are under control to ensure the

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safety of livestock. He continues to investigate the matter and would appreciate any information to identify the dogs involved.

We are seeing a worrying trend of skis being stolen from the ski resorts this year, more than previous years. This is a timely reminder to keep an eye on your equipment when up the mountains. Many of the thefts occurred within minutes of the owner leaving them in the racks.

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The Tarras airport proposal No doubt most of you will have been as surprised as I was to learn of Christchurch Airport’s proposal regarding a new regional airport at Tarras last week.

I’ve subsequently received a call from Malcolm Johns, the CEO of CIAL, requesting a time to come and discuss the issue with me.

Obviously, I’ve agreed to that. Strictly speaking, it’s not altogether an issue for QLDC, because Tarras sits in Central Otago District, but given that such an airport would clearly see Wānaka and Queenstown as its main sources of business then, yes, it is very interesting to us. Although I do acknowledge that Mr Johns has stated he sees the proposed airport as complementary to the existing local airport infrastructure.

The proposal is something of an odd one, though. The reality is that COVID-19 will have a significant and lasting effect on air traffic around the world, including our part. Airlines are parking up significant portions of their fleets – possibly never to return to service.

Practically every airline in the world will be financially challenged for many years to come, so the inevitable outcome is a reasonably significant increase in airfares and, as a result, a lowering of traffic.

More modern aircraft are also making a contribution. The A321 fleet now flying into Queenstown carries significantly more passengers in effectively the same aircraft, with significantly lower noise footprint. These two factors alone will mean that any pressure on Queenstown Airport being near its capacity will be gone for a very long time. Likewise, so too the case for commercial services other than the small regional aircraft currently promoted by Sounds Air will result in a long term parking of any proposals for scheduled services at Wānaka.

This is not to say that we shouldn’t consider what will happen in the longer term, and it is prudent to be planning ahead - but we will have many years to consider our future. And

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who knows what changes will come in aircraft technology in the meantime? Although I do note Mr Johns is suggesting the proposed airport will have a focus on sustainability.

The other factor about Tarras that surprises me is the suitability of the area for an airport.

We all know that Tarras suffers from fog for a portion of the winter, and fog and airports are not compatible. I also note that Mr Johns has stated that the proposed Tarras airport will be “Dreamliner” capable, which presupposes long-haul flights into this region. I’m not convinced that’s what our population wants.

Furthermore, a significant portion of the traffic flowing through a Tarras airport would be headed for Queenstown. Under the scenario of long-haul aircraft flying in, one can imagine the mayhem caused by foreign drivers arriving on a late night flight in the middle of winter travelling through the Kawarau Gorge on a frosty night.

Finally, from what I read in the media, this whole issue seems to be something of a surprise to the good folk of Tarras. In the past, when Tarras has been proposed as a site for an airport, I’ve had communication from Tarras residents saying, “not here!”

In short, I think there’s a long way to go before the Tarras airport proposal sees anything like the light of day.

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The MAC 1st XV team claimed their first win of the competition last weekend and did it in style by defeating John McGlashan for the first time in the school's history of 1st XV competition. It was a great game to watch with plenty of tries scored and several momentum shifts in the match, with MAC ultimately coming away with the victory.

The game started very well for MAC, gaining possession from a McGlashan mistake and quickly pressuring their line. It wasn't long before Marcus Hetherington found a way through to score the first try of the game. A successful penalty shot and a great opportunist try by MAC winger Kamryn Reddy, who scooped up a dropped ball, saw MAC leading the game by a 17 point margin.

A shell shocked John McGlashan eventually got their hands on the ball and, once in possession, dictated the play to find gaps in the MAC defence and score. With secure possession and a bit more confidence, McGlashan used quick hands and some impressive kicking to quickly score another two tries - and it was now the MAC boys looking a bit shell shocked, trailing McGlashan 17-21.

Late in the half, MAC were given a penalty in front of the opposition’s posts which they took advantage of, bringing the score to 20-21

at half time.

In the second half, MAC again started well, playing with intensity and belief in themselves.

This was rewarded when centre Lachy Moore spun out of a tackle and, with a great turn of speed, carved his way through several defenders to score another superb individual try to put MAC back into the lead 25-21.

The game slowed somewhat with both teams tiring and MAC unable to put any meaningful attack play together. McGlashan were able to make steady progress up the field, and MAC were soon defending their line again. McGlashan passed the ball out wide and seemed certain to score when MAC winger Kamryn Reddy again pounced, intercepted the ball and ran the full length of the field to score against the run of play, pushing the lead out with a successful conversion to 32-21.

This may well have been the turning point of the match as the MAC boys then picked up their intensity again, kicking well and backing it up with some great chasing and defending. They soon gained territory and used it well for Ryan Jones to force his way over the line to score and put the lead out to a healthy 37-21.

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Wānaka Bridge Club results Tuesday July 21: North/ South: 1st Heather Wellman Wendy Wilson 66.19% 2nd Debby Richards Wiliam Richards 54.76% 3rd Hans Limacher Claire Williams 53.81% East/west 1st John Schwarz Lesley Hook 63.33% 2nd Anne Howarth Sue Blake 58.89% 3rd Helen Millar Peter Hart 48.89% Wednesday July 22: Luggate Stakes 2 of 2 : North/ South: 1st Bridget McCaughan Rachel Hall 52.50% 2nd Sonya Adams Lynne Fegan 50.83% 3rd Annie Hudson Rosie Williamson 50.42% East/ West: 1st Dorothy McDonald Noeline Munro 67.50% 2nd Ken Roberts Neil Robinson 59.58% 3rd Anne Howarth Belinda Blaxland 50.83% Final Ladder: 1st Dorothy McDonald Noeline Munro 58.75% 2nd Sonya Adams Lynne Fegan 55.89% 3rd Nicola Brown Miranda O'Leary 48.49%

If MAC thought they had done enough to win the game the McGlashan team had other ideas.

Playing high risk rugby, they threw the ball quickly and found space amongst tiring MAC defenders and were able to score twice to bring them back into contention at 37-33. MAC won themselves some relief when Ryan Jones kicked another penalty to put them seven points clear at 40-33.

With around five minutes to go, and the game seemingly heading for a repeat of the week before, MAC coach Carl Schmack cleared his bench and told the players to tackle, tackle, tackle. This they

certainly did. In the final minutes of the game, McGlashan piled on the pressure but could not find a way through some great defence, finally being forced over the sideline to end the game.

The team were understandably jubilant after the game and ended round one of the competition fifth on the table. They now enter round two of the competition and should be more competitive in the upcoming games. They travel to Mosgiel on Saturday to face the Dunedin Combined Co-ed team.

– By Clint Hughes

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N o t i c e b o a rd | P a p a P ā n u i Proposed Integrated Three Waters Bylaw 2020

Queenstown Lakes District Council is proposing to introduce an Integrated Three Waters Bylaw that regulates wastewater (including trade waste), stormwater and water supply. It is proposed that an Administration Manual will accompany the proposed Bylaw. Submissions on the proposal are now open.

The Statement of Proposal, a copy of the proposed Bylaw and proposed Administration Manual are now available in the following locations: • The Council’s ‘Let’s Talk’ website: letstalk.qldc.govt.nz • Queenstown Lakes District Council offices at 10 Gorge Road, Queenstown; 74 Shotover Street, Queenstown and 47 Ardmore Street, Wānaka • Queenstown Lakes District libraries Any person or organisation has a right to comment on the proposed Integrated Three Waters Bylaw 2020 and the Council encourages everyone with an interest to do so. Submissions can be made in the following ways: • Complete the online submission form at letstalk.qldc.govt.nz • Email your submission to letstalk@qldc.govt.nz • Post it to ‘Three Waters Bylaw Submission’, Queenstown Lakes District Council, Private Bag 50072, Queenstown 9348 All submissions must be dated and include contact details such as your name, email or postal address and telephone number. Please advise whether you wish to be heard in support of your submission at any hearing. We will not publish your contact details but may use them to get in touch with you about your submission.

Submissions must be received by 5.00pm on 27 September 2020.

Hearings of submissions will be held in Wānaka on 19 October at 10.00am in the Armstrong Room, Lake Wānaka Centre and in Queenstown on 21 October, 10.00am in the Council Chambers, 10 Gorge Road, Queenstown.

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Wānaka AFC Premiers ho down to League Leaders The Wānaka AFC Premiers travelled to Dunedin last week to take on the unbeaten Green Island (GI) team, who sit at the top of the ODT Southern Premier League table.

The first fifteen minutes had Wānaka in charge of possession but I was content to sit deep and counter-attack.

GI’s Brazier earned a soft penalty in the 17th minute when he went down in the box in a challenge with Thomas Van Hees for Wānaka. Milton for GI stepped up and put his team ahead 1-0.

Wānaka had their first clear shots at goal when Everton Rossi and Paul Hodgson both shot wide in the 18th and 19th minutes.

Brazier went close to scoring for GI, but Wānaka’s keeper Lukas Schafer made a good save to deny him.

GI went to 2-0 in the 23rd minute when Carrington out-smarted a Wānaka defender to turn on the ball and finish into the bottom left corner .

Wānaka created their best chance of the half in the 44th minute when they counter-attacked from a corner and Adam Hewson squared the ball across goal for Hodgson, but his shot was saved by Firth in the GI goal.

The second half had the worst possible start for Wānaka. Two minutes in, a long ball by GI saw

Schafer diving at the feet of Brazier to clear the danger. The whistle blew for a free kick to Wānaka and the play was stopped as the young keeper was clearly injured, but able to play on.

There was confusion as the linesman overturned the referee’s decision and gave the penalty kick to GI. GI’s Milton stepped up to score his second goal and put GI 3-0 up with 43 minutes to play.

WAFC looked for a quick goal to give them a slim chance of getting back into the game, but the day was summed up for Wānaka when Pleskun drove a shot over the bar from a handy position after good link-up play from Weston Bell - it was clearly not to be.

Milton scored again to get his hat-trick and make it 4-0 .

Lukas Schafer and John Skilton had strong games in their first starts for Wānaka this year, but a few too many players were slightly below par to get points away from home against the league leaders.

Levi Fletcher was man of the match for Wānaka. The young right back continues to grow his game in the premier’s shirt.

Wānaka have a bye next week and are away again in Dunedin on the 8th of August to play Northern.

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WAFC Adam Hewson takes a free kick against Green Island.

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Wānaka AFC Seniors win fiery game The Wānaka Senior team battled the Queenstown Falcons at home at the Wānaka Recreation Centre last weekend, looking to improve and back up their win last week.

They needed to improve their patience and possession, and that is exactly how they started - which paid off with a goal to leftwing Jacob Lang on the six-minute mark.

Wānaka continued to play some good football and controlled the game for a good part of the first half, which was deeply frustrating for the Falcons, who started to go into tackles a bit hard and get overly physical in contact with the ball.

This type of play worked for the Falcons, and combined with a couple of referee calls not going Wānaka’s way, caused them to lose their advantage and give the Falcons some momentum.

At times, the game got overheated and the referee had to have words with players.

Luckily, halftime came along and both teams could take a breather.

Wānaka came out much more settled and composed and straight away gained back control by scoring an excellent goal to rightwing Big Mike Finlay. Wānaka 2-0.

10 minutes later, Wānaka was three- up with a stunning header from a corner to centre-forward Joe Ellis.

There was still a wee bit of niggle in the game with Wānaka getting a yellow card, and the Falcons a red for going into a sliding tackle dangerously with studs up.

From this point, Wānaka had most of the possession and made some brilliant attacking moves down their flanks and midfield, but very poor finishing kept the score the same.

Falcons finally got a goal in the last 10 minutes through an own-goal accidentally headed from a Wānaka defender. Final score: 3-1 to Wānaka.

Next week, the Senior team takes on the Queenstown Classics in an away game.

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WAFC Senior team number 9 Joe Ellis headers the ball towards the goal.

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