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ust over two weeks before nominations open, the first candidate outside of the Wānaka Community Board has declared an interest. But sitting mayor Jim Boult’s concerns at the apparent paucity of new faces, which he expressed last week, appears to be justified.
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Simon Telford announced last Thursday he would stand. Of the four Wānaka board members, deputy chair Ed Taylor is standing down, Chairman Barry Bruce and Jude Battson plan to stand – and Chris Hadfield hasn’t given any indication he won’t. Of the Wānaka based Queenstown Lakes district councillors, only Quentin Smith has said he will stand, but while deputy mayor
Calum MacLeod and Niamh Shaw says they are undecided it may appear to the trained eye that they are waiting for an opportune time to make an announcement. Wānaka residents Meg Taylor and Andy Oxley – who don’t have political aspirations for these elections – have sought to raise the profile of the elections by producing a candidates’ handbook. They said, following last weeks’ story in the Wānaka Sun, response to the book had
been positive, “We are aware of a number of people considering both council and WCB but not yet willing to publicly commit, including several younger potential nominees from both Hāwea and Wānaka backgrounds,” Meg Taylor said. Three Wānaka council seats will become four Wānaka Upper Clutha seats in October, a nod to the growing Upper Clutha population. Continued on page 3
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It’s not quite Matariki just before dawn – but evening fireworks over Wānaka was a spectacular way to wrap up Saturday’s Matariki gathering at the lake front. Check out page 2 for more pictures from the day.
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Wānaka celebrated the first indigenous public holiday, Matariki, in style on Saturday night and photographer Jeannine Tuffin caught the atmosphere superbly with a series pf shots - in fact she's filled our photo page today with five of the six pictures here. You can find more of her shots on her photos and stories NZ Facebook page where she acknowledges Kahu Youth's work in staging the
event - and noting that Matariki has been celebrated for many years in Wānaka. Saturday’s event got off to a drizzly start, but still attracted 2000 people. “It was wonderful seeing tamariki and rangatahi learn about Matariki and engage in Māori culture through event activities, story telling, kapa haka performances and hangi,” KahuYouth Trust’s Anna Sutherland said.
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Tamariki performed kapa haka on the community stage.
Fire pits kept spectators warm.
Darren Rewi shared the meaning and history of Matariki.
Dave Perry pulled up the hangi.
Marty and Scotty Welch helped serve the kai.
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Paul Tamati and Tao Hawkey Hight (right) shared the master of ceremonies role.
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Congratulations to all who were involved in the Matariki event last Saturday. Despite the initial rain it was a wonderful event that brought the community together. For our young ones to grow up with a knowledge of the rich culture we are a part of and our responsibilities to our land is a powerful way to bring understanding and unity. Jenni McDougall Wānaka
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Mark and son James Watson completed the Lake Wānaka row in seven and a half hours.
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Charity paddler James Watson has seen his appeal for the World Vision 40 Hour Famine go gangbusters after completing an early morning kayak of Lake Wānaka with his dad. The 15-year-old had set a target of $550 – but by Tuesday he had pledges of more than $2000. One came from Martin Dippie, the owner of Mitre10 Mega Dunedin, who dropped $1000 into James’ appeal page. James’ dad Mark is the manager at Mitre 10 Mega in Wānaka. The Mt Aspiring College student is backing the World Vision 40 hour Famine and was on the water when last week’s Wānaka Sun hit the streets early Thursday. He reached Wānaka at 4pm, and was able to
send the Sun a text announcing the 47km journey was complete. “The day went really well, all went to plan and we had no problems,” he told the Sun. “We were alone the entire way until Ruby Island where we saw the Dual Image (catamaran). We had nice smooth water the entire way with very minimal wind, but it was very cold, and we cooled down quickly whenever we stopped.” And the after effects? “Thankfully no blisters but sore arms… it was a tough challenge but I really enjoyed it and knowing that what I was doing was tough by choice and others have it tougher just to survive was a great experience.” The famine appeal will run from tomorrow to Sunday. Donations for James can be made by going to 40hour.org.nz and entering James Watson in the Search for a Fundraiser bar.
A statement discussing evidence of “Aotearoa’s housing market downturn” has singled out Luggate as an exception to a fall in property values. CoreLogic NZ says its interactive Mapping the Market tool, which is updated quarterly, provides insight into how the value of property varies across the country. It’s chief property economist, Kelvin Davidson, says analysing three-month value change shows signs of weakness are “very clear”. But he says there are some areas where prices are still rising more than five per cent in smaller areas, including parts of Waikato District, Far North, Southland and Central Otago, “but also a handful in main centres… such as Luggate in Queenstown Lakes District”. The report said 486 suburbs recorded a fall in prices over the past three months, almost
double the 246 suburbs that fell in value in the preceding three-month period. But the value declines are measured at five per cent or under – and that follows a long spell of significant price increases. The Wānaka Sun highlighted those rises in April when it reported property values in Wānaka had risen by 50 per cent in the past four years – and a consequence had been that employers were finding it harder to bring new staff into town who could afford the elevated property prices and rent levels. Mr Davidson said there was evidence of volatility across the national market, “and we’ll have a clearer picture of which suburbs have been impacted the most in the coming months” Median property values dropped by at least one per cent in 45 out of 62 Dunedin suburbs.
One in, one out… Continued from page 1 Queenstown-Whakatipu will have four ward councillors and Arrowtown-Kawarau three. The Wānaka community board’s name will be stretched to become the Wānaka-Upper Clutha Community Board – or for those who love or hate unpronounceable acronyms, the WUCCB. The race for mayor already has three candidates - sitting councillor Glyn Lewers, Olivia Wensley and Jon Mitchell. Boult announced earlier this year he would not seek another term. Simon Telfer has been a Bike Wānaka committee member since 2016, he leads Active Transport Wānaka’s advocacy to build a network
of safe cycleways, and in 2020 chaired the district wide Covid Regenerative Recovery Advisory Group. The father of two Mt Aspiring College students is also a patron of the Festival Simon Telfer of Colour. He says the next term of council will see significant decisions around the future of Wānaka Airport, creation of the Mt Iron Reserve and rejuvenation of the town centre.
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Introducing landscape schedules to the Proposed District Plan Queenstown Lakes District Council is proposing a variation to Chapter 21 Rural Zone of the Proposed District Plan (PDP), to introduce landscape schedules that set out the landscape values for 29 Priority Area landscapes within the Queenstown Lakes District. These schedules aim to identify which aspects of these landscapes are to be protected, maintained, or enhanced. WHY LANDSCAPE SCHEDULES? Landscape schedules will be used to assess applications for resource consent for development on properties within the identified areas. The schedules will detail a landscape’s values and make it easier to understand how a proposal for development might affect those values. There are no changes to the rules for development as part of this proposal. The schedules are intended to make assessments more efficient.
WHICH LANDSCAPES ARE INCLUDED? The 29 schedules cover areas across the Whakatipu Basin and Upper Clutha.
Submissions on pter 21 this variation to Cha posed Rural Zone of the Pro ill close District Plan (PDP) w 2022. on Friday 26 August
A separate process confirmed the areas that are referred to as ‘Priority Area’ landscapes. To view the areas head to: www.qldc.govt.nz/landscape-schedules
HOW DO I MAKE A SUBMISSION ON THIS VARIATION? Anyone can make a submission on this variation to Chapter 21 Rural Zone of the Proposed District Plan (PDP). Full details, including how to make a submission, a glossary of terms, and other resources are available at: www.qldc.govt.nz/landscape-schedules
Want to know more? If you have questions about any of the proposed changes, a duty policy planner will be available either by phone or in person by appointment, every workday until submissions close. Please phone 03 441 0499 (Queenstown) or 03 443 0024 (Wānaka) or email pdpenquiries@qldc.govt.nz
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Last week’s Wānaka Sun story reporting on a health survey has left some unanswered questions. The Southern DHB revealed it was running a survey online to gauge views on health issues on the cusp of it being disestablished and moulded into the new national health body that is Health New Zealand. In preparation, the board developed the southerntransition.com website, “so Health New Zealand and the Māori Health Authority can
continue to hear from staff, and the community” – and where the community could fill out a survey. But reader Frankie Dean noted she could find no sign of a survey on the website listed by the board – and no facility for contacting anyone about it. “Perhaps you can contact them, and find out where to take part, and publish next week,” Frankie Dean suggested. We have. The Southern DHB, which will no longer exist tomorrow, had not responded when
this edition went to press. Meanwhile the arrival of Health NZ raises concerns about the delivery of maternity, Waitaki MP Jacqui Dean says. “Maternity services have been a problem in the south for far too long and I’m fearful that the progress made by the Southern District Health Board in recent times could be undone as we go through this transition process, '' she said. “When I look at the transition plans and how different localities may be in place across what is
currently the SDHB catchment area, I struggle to see the direct link between a pregnant woman experiencing difficulties in Hawea or Naseby for example, and the care they may need to receive at Dunedin hospital.” She said with multiple localities a possibility there was potential for discrepancies in the services available in different towns, “which could mean that past complaints about the DHB model being a ‘postcode lottery’ could in fact be made worse under Health NZ”.
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Die young, as late as possible On my 6th Grade School Report, somewhere in the mid 1980’s, Mrs. Beasley wrote the following blistering character assessment: “One day Derek will realise people are laughing at him, not with him”. As quotes go, it’s not as infamous as “I have a dream…”, yet these words have resonated with me through the years, mostly because I knew then, and I know now, that dear old Mrs. Beasley was underestimating my life-long dedication to not taking myself too seriously. But how does this relate to music? Well, whilst there has always been a smorgasbord of bands taking themselves very seriously indeed, many of my favourite bands definitely don’t - ranging from the irreverent, such as Primus, Nofx, and Mudhoney, to the gloriously infantile like Gwar, Spinal Tap, The Bloodhound Gang and Dread Zeppelin (look ’em up folks). But mistake an active sense of humour for a lack of moral compass, or vacuous intelligence, at your peril; behind feigned stupidity and glorious satirical songs (Frank Zappa and Weird Al Yankovic anyone?) are many poignant
social commentaries, and intelligent ideological critiques. Indeed, two of my favourite ‘silly’ bands, The Aquabats and They Might Be Giants, have both won awards for producing inspirational children’s media; namely ‘Yo Gabba Gabba’, and ‘Here Come The ABC’s / 1,2,3’s’… both well worth checking out if you have ankle-biters at home in need of brain tonic. But how does this relate to Wānaka? Well, they are amongst us. There is a saying, “Die young, as late as possible”, and it seems that Olly and Reon (aka Wānaka band Slow) aim to do just that, cracking a joke as soon as the curtain is raised by referring to themselves as ‘Wānaka’s Worst Band’, something I find endearing, particularly as they are, well… pretty awesome. If you made it up Cardrona for the ninth Annual Minipipe World Champs last October, you’d have seen these crusty skaters garbed in Guantanamo orange, belting out a healthy dose of drone rock, and sound-tracking the half pipe being shredded by the local hardcore slidey crew. In addition to smacking skins in
‘Wānaka’s worst band’, Olly has also joined forces with Corban for local purveyors of riff-driven, sonic magnificence SnakeRat, alongside original members Ben and James. Then there is alternative rock band Cheap Thrills ( Jason, Dan, Luke and Liam), who have been serving up a cocktail of alternative rock, with a twist of blues, funk and good old tongue-in-cheek rock n’ roll since 2017. Slow, Cheap Thrills and SnakeRat have been thrashing away in our community for a number of years now, and are heavily involved in the local skate scene, frequently helming community fund-raisers, and giving up time and energy to
help the town’s skate parks and community, ensuring they are positive and inclusive for all, as part of the Wānaka Skate Club. All while stubbornly refusing to grow up, or turn into The Man. You don’t have to take my word for any of this, tomorrow, SnakeRat, Slow and Cheap Thrills, are joined by Wānaka metal newcomers Bombay Is Burning at the Water Bar, and frankly, if you appreciate rock, riffs, music and beer, you should be there supporting some of Wānaka’s finest anti-hero philanthropists as they steadfastly refuse to grow up. Roll over Mrs. Beasley! – By Murph
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A conservation group is threatening to take legal action against the district council over what it says is a show of contempt. But the council says it sought to meet the Upper Clutha Environmental Society in midJune to discuss their concerns, “hence we are disappointed by the society’s recent statement which neither reflects council’s position nor the information which we have provided to the society to date”. Upper Clutha Environmental Society (UCES) says it reached an agreement with the Queenstown Lakes District Council in May 2020 that the council would carry out a landscape
study across the rural area of the Upper Clutha Basin in return for the Society discontinuing a High Court action. It says the study would help to prevent over-development in rural areas of the Upper Clutha Basin. “Under the agreement the Upper Clutha Basin landscape study should have been completed long ago and included in Council’s landscape plan change that is to be publicly notified next week, but the Council has failed to carry out the Upper Clutha Basin study,” a statement from the society sent to the Wānaka Sun by secretary Julian Haworth read.
It accused the council of not complying with the agreement. “The agreement was not even mentioned in plan change documents presented to a recent full council meeting despite the fact that it is central to its purpose.” QLDC General Manager Planning and Development Tony Avery denied they had ignored the court proceedings or done nothing about landscape protection in the Upper Clutha area. The council had resolved to notify the 29 priority landscape areas under the RMA as required by the Environment Court decision, he said.
Avery said that would occur today – June 30. He said due to the availability of expert landscape architects capable of interpreting and implementing the Values Identified Framework (VIF) required by the Court, the council was not able to complete certain other aspects of the work by the given timeline. “Our agreement with UCES remains in place. Council intends to fulfil the requirements of this agreement and we look forward to working together in a constructive manner to complete the VIF and, as a result, determine what further landscape areas might need appropriate recognition in the District Plan.
Upper Clutha on the map Upper Clutha has been added to a low-cost food and transport map published online by the WellSouth Primary Health Network. The maps can be viewed at the wellsouth.nz website. Previously the maps only covered the wider Dunedin and Invercargill City areas. They now take in the Queenstown Lakes-Central Otago area. “With the significant price rises of many essentials increasing the cost of living, and the impacts of the continued disruption of the Covid-19 response, this expansion could not have come at a better time,”
How the new map for the region looks.
WellSouth health promotion specialist Sarah Chisnall said. Each map shows details of available community services and initiatives under a range of categories, including location, opening hours, and information about the service. “These community services help enable people to have better access to adequate and safe food for their health and wellbeing,” Chisnall said. The maps are digital to ensure the information available remains current and reliable and provides primary care and social service providers with a useful resource.
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general driving manner. A mention must be made to all those sign written vehicles on our roads displaying business names, organisations and phone numbers on them. Remember, you are representing the business, company or organisation that is sign written on your vehicle, so drive appropriately. A number of mental health episodes were attended by police throughout the week. If you find yourself in a difficult spot that you are struggling to work through, please don’t hesitate to seek help or assistance. Whether this is with family, a doctor, a friend or a service, we are all here to help. Police continue to deal with a number of reports of online scams. Please be vigilant when it comes to anything that doesn’t feel right. Always double or triple check before committing to any purchases or transactions online and never give out your bank details. Ka pai Wānaka and keep safe out there. Look after yourselves and our community.
Wānaka Community Board members donned high-vis vests and checked progress on Stage Two of the Wānaka Lakefront Development Plan last week. Some sections of the shared pathway have been finished and it was great to walk along the path and experience the space and width pedestrians and cyclists will enjoy. We could also envisage what the open spaces and lawn areas on the lakefront will be like in combination with new parking along Ardmore Street. We can’t wait to see people down by the lake making the most of this project, which we hope will be complete by October. Until then, to reduce congestion, I’d like to encourage drivers crossing town to use Golf Course Road rather than Brownston Street. On the road Winter has arrived with gusto, which is great for our skifields and other businesses. However, it means drivers need to be doubly careful, as ice can form on our roads quickly. A massive shout-out to the roading crews who dealt with this month’s heavy snowfall and are out early each morning to keep us safe. If you would like advice for driving in winter conditions, or to sign up for daily road reports, go to the district council website. And if you would like a free ice scraper to clear your windscreen, collect one from the Queenstown Lakes District Council offices in Ardmore Street, one of the district’s libraries, or the Wānaka Recreation Centre. New Centre Twenty-four community groups have expressed interest in using the Wānaka Youth and Community Centre being developed in the old Mitre 10 building in Plantation Road. Council is now evaluating their submissions to determine what can and cannot be accommodated. This process is expected to take about two weeks. All the groups that submitted an expression of interest will be contacted once the evaluation has been completed. Ballantyne Road Council has another opportunity to meet the recreation needs of the growing Wānaka community at 101 Ballantyne Road. The site – previously used for oxidation ponds, which were decommissioned in 2009 – was recently rezoned, which would allow Council to create a multi-use green space to complement existing facilities in the area. Boffa Miskell has been appointed to lead development of a masterplan, setting a clear path for the development of sport, recreation and open-space facilities over the next 20 years, Community input is vital, so head to “let’s talk” at QLDC on line before 10 July provide your ideas for the site. You can also attend a community drop-in
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session this weekend. One will be held at the Wānaka Recreation Centre from 10am – 1pm on Saturday and another will be held at Three Parks New World at the same times on Sunday. Water main If you are travelling past Lake Hāwea, you might notice a bit of action around the dam. Over the coming month or so, Veolia is upgrading the water main pipe from the reservoir across the dam. Expect a bit of disruption, although the contractors will do their best to keep this to a minimum. Initially, you can expect a lower speed limit, construction-related traffic, and workers and road shoulder closures on Capell Avenue. Please take extra care driving through this area. Cardrona supply Over the past couple of years, council has been working on plans to deliver a community drinking water scheme in the Cardrona Valley in partnership with Mount Cardrona Station. A $10 million budget was approved in the 2021-2031 Ten Year Plan but due to several factors, including supply chain disruptions and labour shortages, the cost to deliver this important infrastructure has increased. The Council is now consulting on a proposal to increase the budget and the associated debt recovery required to deliver the scheme. Details of the proposal, including development contributions, rating impacts, and context for the increased budget, can be read at the let’s talk online site. This information will be available in hard copy at Council offices and libraries. Submissions close at 5pm on July 18. Warm welcomes More than 130 people attended a hui in Queenstown this month to celebrate the council’s commitment to the Welcoming Communities Programme. Those attending discussed ways to ensure newcomers feel welcome and able to participate in the economic, civic, cultural and social life of the district. A collection of profiles of Māori, Pasifika and newcomer groups across the district was also launched. These can be downloaded from the council website. Drop-in session The next Wānaka Community Board dropin session will be held next Wednesday at the Wānaka Recreation Centre at lunchtime. Come and chat about any council issue or find out more about our work. Scuttlebutt If you would like more council news, a fresh issue of Scuttlebutt can be collected from the Council offices or read online on the council website.
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Your tyre size will be printed on the side of your vehicle’s tyre. It’ll look something like 185/65 R14. Width
185
Construction
Radial
Profile
65
Diameter
14
Only fit chains when there’s snow settling on the road, or if you are instructed to put them on by Police, ski field operators or QLDC’s Winter If you can’t find the right chains, check Road Reports. And if you’re not sure in with your local automotive store which wheels on your vehicle to fit about which options they stock and chains to, check your vehicle what size will work for you. Plenty of manual or have businesses in the district sell chains, or a chat to your you may find a secondhand pair online. local mechanic. Make a note eels of which wh ins to a h to fit your c the in and leave it s ld o STAY INFORMED ABOUT ROAD CONDITIONS bag that h s your chain > Sign up to our Winter Road Reports at www.qldc.govt.nz/winter-road-reports Use the Snowsweat online calculator to find the right size chains for your vehicle at www.snowsweat.co.nz.
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Carry chains in your vehicle wherever you go, and know how and when to fit them. If you use Crown Range Road regularly, chains should be carried at all times
Practice how to fit chains on your vehicle in the driveway at home, because there’s nothing worse than having your debut performance on the Crown Range at 11.00pm while it’s -3 degrees and bucketing with snow. Trust us.
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Our crews use a variety of different treatments to help keep the roads safe during winter. We clear ice and snow from priority roads and make sure they’re gritted before moving onto secondary roads, and footpaths on those particularly snowy days. This year, we’ll also be using a lot more Calcium Magnesium Acetate (CMA). It’s a biodegradable de-icing agent we spray on roads and it works when road temperatures are above -7°C. With CMA applied to more roads, footpaths and active travel routes this year, you’ll see a bit less grit on your travels. Find out when your road is likely to be cleared in the event of heavy snowfall with our map of priority roads at www.qldc.govt.nz/winter-roadreports#priority-roads.
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> Sign up to our community text alerts at www.qldc.govt.nz/text-alerts > Keep an eye on our Facebook page for updates during the day at www.facebook.com/QLDCinfo > Get updates on State Highways on the Waka Kotahi NZTA website at www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz > Check out the Crown Range webcam at www.metservice.com/traffic-camera/crown-range
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SERVICE Wānaka Pharmacy is your local pharmacy. We’re the big pharmacy at the top of Helwick Street - open from 8 to 6 Monday to Saturday and 10 to 6 on Sundays. Ph 443 8000. The Salvation Army Family Store is open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm and Saturdays 9.30am to 4pm and most statutory holidays. We look forward to seeing you in our wonderful store.
NOTICE Cut rags (100% cotton) and drop cloths, only $7 for a big bag. Now in the yard container at Wastebusters. Open 9-5 seven days. Business Networking International. The 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.
WANTED The Salvation Army Family Store requires good quality household goods, if you can help this would be appreciated. Your donations can be dropped at Unit 3-4, 10-12 Umbers Street, Three Parks or phone for a pick up 443 5068.
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ALCOHOL LICENSING APPLICATIONS
available on the website: www.qldc.govt.nz/services/resource-consents/application-forms-andfees#other_forms.
Current alcohol licensing applications can be found at www.qldc.govt.nz/services/alcohol-licensing.
Address for Service for Consent Authority:
Applicant / Licensee
Trading Name & Address
Nature of Business
Last Date for Public Objection
Queenstown Lakes District Council Private Bag 50072, Queenstown 9348 10 Gorge Road, Queenstown 9300
Upadhyay's Limited
Bombay Palace Wānaka
Restaurant
12/07/2022
Dated: Thursday 30 June 2022
Manana Limited
Beech Tree
Beaver Liquor Limited
Betty's Liquor Store Arrowtown
Beaver Liquor Limited
Betty's Liquor Store Beach Street
Beaver Liquor Limited
Betty's Liquor Store Wānaka
Beaver Liquor Limited
Betty's Liquor Store Frankton Village
Beaver Liquor Limited
Betty's Liquor Store Cow Lane
Smile Box Limited
Smile Box
First Floor, 145 Ardmore Street, Wānaka
rcsubmission@qldc.govt.nz 03 441 0499 Website www.qldc.govt.nz
Signed by QUEENSTOWN LAKES DISTRICT COUNCIL Tavern
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1st Floor, Beech Tree Arcade, 13 Beech Street, Queenstown Bottle Store
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Bottle Store
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Bottle Store
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48 Buckingham Street, Arrowtown
VARIATION TO QUEENSTOWN LAKES PROPOSED DISTRICT PLAN Landscape Schedule 21.22 and Landscape Schedule 21.23
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Email Phone
If you have a query about an application, a public notice, or the notification process, you can find more information here: www.qldc.govt.nz/services/alcohol-licensing. Or, alternatively, please call 03 441 0499 or email services@qldc.govt.nz. This notice is dated: 22 June 2022
Queenstown Lakes District Council has prepared changes to the Queenstown Lakes Proposed District Plan (PDP) under Schedule 1 of the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA). This proposal is a variation to Chapter 21 Rural Zone of the PDP, to introduce proposed landscape schedules 21.22 and 21.23. Queenstown Lakes District ratepayers will receive a copy of this notice by mail or email. If you have not received a copy, you can find it online at www.qldc.govt.nz/landscape-schedules. Where to view the variation to the Proposed District Plan In addition to viewing the notified proposal online at www.qldc.govt.nz/landscape-schedules, a physical copy of the proposal can be viewed at any of the following locations: Council Offices, between 8.30am and 5pm, Monday to Friday: • 10 Gorge Road, Queenstown • 74 Shotover Street, Queenstown • 47 Ardmore Street, Wānaka Physical copies are not available at public libraries, but Council’s website can be accessed here free of charge: Public Libraries, opening hours vary, please check codc-qldc.govt.nz/ for details:
RESOURCE CONSENT APPLICATION Resource Management Act 1991 Details of the resource consent application and submission forms are available in the offices at Queenstown Lakes District Council, 10 Gorge Road, Queenstown; 74 Shotover Street, Queenstown and 47 Ardmore Street, Wānaka during normal office hours (8.00am to 5.00pm).
• Queenstown Library: 10 Gorge Road • Wānaka Library: Dunmore Street • Arrowtown Library: 58 Buckingham Street • Makarora Library: Rata Road • Glenorchy Library: 13 Islay Street • Lake Hāwea Library: Myra Street • Kingston Library: 48 Kent Street • Frankton Library: Hawthorne Drive
You can also download these on our website: www.qldc.govt.nz/services/resource-consents/ notified-resource-consents#public-rc or via our edocs website using the RM number as the reference edocs.qldc.govt.nz/Account/Login.
Submissions
Applicant: A Hildred (RM220362)
• Online: www.qldc.govt.nz/landscape-schedules
What is proposed:
• Post: Queenstown Lakes District Council, Private Bag 50072, Queenstown 9348, Attention: Proposed and Operative District Plan Submission
Subdivision consent to undertake a two lot, freehold subdivision. Proposed Lot 1 is 1800m2 and will be accessed via a new vehicle crossing from Northburn Road. Proposed Lot 2 is 2201m2, contains an existing residential unit, and retains access via an existing right-of-way off Northburn Road. The location in respect of which this application relates is situated at: 22 Northburn Road, Wānaka Address for service for applicant:
Options for making a submission are:
• Email: pdpsubmission@qldc.govt.nz (subject line: Proposed District Plan Submission) Any written submissions that do not use the online form must be made using Form 5, as prescribed by the Resource Management (Forms, Fees, and Procedure) Regulations 2003. All submissions must state whether or not you wish to be heard in support of your submission at a hearing. The submission form is available from the locations listed above, as well as the Ministry for the Environment and New Zealand Legislation websites. The closing date for submissions is Friday 26 August 2022.
C/- Emma Ryder Emma.ryder@jea.co.nz John Edmonds & Associates Limited
What happens next?
The planner processing this application on behalf of the Council is Hannah Clowes, who may be contacted by email at Hannah.clowes@qldc.govt.nz. Submissions will be received until Thursday 21 July 2022 and must be served on the Consent Authority, Queenstown Lakes District Council, Private Bag 50072, Queenstown 9348 or email rcsubmission@qldc.govt.nz. These must be dated, signed by you, and include the following information: 1 Your name, email address (preferred) postal address and telephone number. 2 Details of the application in respect of which you are making the submission including location and the Resource Consent number. 3 Whether you support or oppose the application. 4 Your submission, with reasons. 5 The decision you wish the consent authority to make. 6 Whether you wish to be heard in support of your submission. Any person may make a submission on the application, but a person who is a trade competitor of the applicant may do so only if that person is directly affected by an effect of the activity to which the application relates that: a) adversely affects the environment; and b) does not relate to trade competition or the effects of trade competition. You may make a submission by sending a written or electronic submission to Queenstown Lakes District Council (details below). The submission should be in the format of Form 13 which is
After submissions close: • A summary of decisions requested by submitters will be prepared and publicly notified. • People who represent a relevant aspect of the public interest or have an interest greater than the general public may make a further submission, in the prescribed form within 10 working days of notification of the summary of decisions sought, supporting or opposing submissions already made; • A copy of the further submission must also be served on the Council and the person who made the original submission to which the further submission relates; • Submitters may speak in support of their submission(s) at a hearing if they have indicated in their submission that they wish to be heard; • Following the hearing, the Council will give public notice of its decisions and matters raised in submissions, including its reasons for accepting or rejecting submissions; • Every submitter then has the right to appeal the Council’s decisions on the proposal to the Environment Court. Want more info or help understanding the proposal? Visit www.qldc.govt.nz/landscape-schedules for a fact sheet to help you understand more about the proposal. A duty planner will also be available during normal office hours during the notification period. Call 03 441 0499 (Queenstown) or 03 443 0024 (Wānaka) or email pdpenquiries@qldc.govt.nz. This notice is in accordance with clause 5 of Schedule 1 of the Resource Management Act 1991.
Private Bag 50072 | 47 Ardmore Street Wānaka Phone 03 443 0024 | www.qldc.govt.nz
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Royals’ Ruby row off to a fine start blitz wins it Dunedin City Royals stayed top of the Football South Premier League courtesy of a 4-1 win in Wānaka last weekend. The visits were shocked by a sixth minute strike by Stephen Sprowson, but three goals in four minutes from Max Davidson, Ash Watson and Andy Coburn proved crucial. When Donaldson struck in the 22nd minute the visitors were 3-1 up, and they added a fourth to Raven August after 72 minutes to seal the win. Royals are competing this season as a single entity following the amalgamation of Dunedin Technical, Caversham, Melchester Rovers and Hereweka juniors and their first team won this league last season to qualify for the Southern League where they are mid-table. Caversham was a national league club in the 1970s and Technical won the Chatham Cup three times. Royals are unbeaten in the Football South premier league and have a seven point lead on the field after a dozen games. Wānaka is fifth equal and faces a derby this weekend at Queenstown. The hosts are fourth on the ladder and were beaten 3-2 by Roslyn Wakari last weekend. Meanwhile three Wānaka players are among 30 players called up for a Football South Development League training camp in Dunedin on July 13 and 14. They are 14-year-olds Jacob Fielding and Harry Oxley and Theo Laws, 13, who are all Mt Aspiring College students.
Wānaka Rowing Club plans to add a major event to the national rowing calendar got off to a bright start last weekend. The inaugural Round Ruby Island Race was held on Saturday morning with flat water conditions and a stunning snowy mountain vista. The 5.7km course headed out from the Wānaka Watersports facility, looped around Ruby Island and across the lake toward Eely Point before heading back to the start zone. A dozen boats, made up of singles, doubles, a pair, quads and an octi with at least 30 rowers and cox, were watched by more than 50 spectators. The all-ages affair catered for schools, juniors, club and masters rowers, all abilities and creative costuming. Wānaka Rowing Club spokesperson Karen Wells said the club’s vision is to create an event for the rowing community that will rival other long course races around New Zealand. “This very first outing was all about fun and participation.” Prizes were awarded for best dressed
Trent Holden, left, and Tristan Duffel compete in the first Round Ruby Island Race.
crew (the Inkster Superheroes) and to the crew closest to the organisers’ average time of 28.50 minutes – jointly awarded to Rob Taylor in a single, and Dana Cawte, Carlene Cram, Vergne Wilson and Keely Buick in a quad. The first crew home, with a healthy margin and a time of 24.29 minutes was Wānaka’s Torben Craig and Jem Curtis.
They were presented with a trophy and prize money sponsored by Forsyth Barr. “The idea of an event that celebrated the shortest day and welcomed people to enjoy the Wānaka Water Sports facility was put forward by Wānaka rower Shane Gibson and supported by Michael Sidey,” Wells said. “Sidey was until recently the Wānaka
Water Sports Facility chairperson and he spoke at the post race prize giving on Saturday about his desire to initiate a truly wonderful iconic rowing event in Wānaka, with a dream of having 50 boats entered five years down the line. “This first event certainly has set the scene for what will be a wonderful annual addition to the national rowing calendar.”
MAC gets there – just It was hardly vintage stuff, but Mt Aspiring got the job done with a last minute try to beat Taieri College 17-12 in secondary school rugby last weekend. The first XV produced an error ridden performance and allowed Taieri to stay with them - and almost come away with the win. Both sides started the game with intent, but it was MAC who struck first after a line out went awry. The loose ball was picked up by lock Eligh Hollegien who then got a good off load away to loose forward Otis Harry to score under the posts. A string of handling errors by MAC gave Taieri some good possession which they used well, eventually cumulating in a try to trail 7-5. When
they could hold on to the ball the MAC forwards made good progress towards the Taieri line and prop Will Miller found a gap to put MAC out to a 12 -5 lead at halftime. In the second half MAC continued to squander possession both in general play and at the set piece. Taieri kept up the intensity and were rewarded with a converted try to level the scores. Taieri grew in confidence and could have gone ahead had a penalty been converted. The game looked to be heading for a draw when MAC finally showed what they were capable of. With ball in hand, they stepped up the tempo and worked their way towards the try line where quick hands led to centre Ben Simmers going over in the corner to
Try scorer Otis Harry in possession against Taieri last weekend.
seal the win on full time. Coach Craig Read, gracious in victory, warned his charges there would be some hard training ahead of Saturday’s clash in Oamaru with St Kevin’s. “The stats say it all really - 18 handling errors and only winning a third of our
line outs was a poor performance from us and we’re really fortunate to get the win. Taieri played with determination and were unlucky.” Scores – tries to Otis Harry, Will Miller, Ben Simmers, one conversion to Cullen Meyer.
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Drop into the Wānaka Recreation Centre between noon and 1pm on Wednesday 6 July to chat to members of the Wānaka Community Board.
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