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“We’re ready!”

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rincipal of Wānaka’s super shiny and brand spanking new school Te Kura O Take Kārara, Jodie Howard is champing at the bit to get going on the 2020 academic year. “I’m very excited!” she said. “I’m ready. I can’t wait for the kids to arrive and the families to arrive. We can’t wait to get the heart of the school beating.”

Howard is standing amongst a very large pile of very heavy boxes; an entire library needs unpacking, labelling, sorting and stacking. To get that sorted, she is appealing to parents and community members who love books to come along next week and be part of a working bee to get the library set up.

“Anybody who wants to help and is keen to set up the library is welcome. This is the biggest task. It worked really well with furniture being delivered… Then on Monday all the teachers arrived on site and then all the bulk resources and equipment arrived yesterday.” In each block all the desks, shelves, tables, equipment and learning resources are set up and currently the sports shed and music equipment are all finding their new homes. But the library is a big job and needs sorting before 9am on February 3.

The school roll is currently sitting at 84.

“Obviously our year 5-6 is small. We’ve got about 12 children in that group and one teacher for those 12 kids,” said Howard.

“Some parents have decided that small is good which is why they’ve chosen to enrol here. It’s not going to be like this forever but for parents who want their kids to have a really small class with one teacher for 12 students, then enrolling here is ideal,” she said.

Te Kura O Take Kārara has 12 teaching staff including Principal Howard and deputies, Darryl Gellatly and Lisa Bailey. “Then we have nine teaching staff for 84 students. Our teaching staff

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are in teams of three: three for Years 0-2, three for Years 3-4 and three for Years 5-6.

“We know we’ve got capacity for numbers to grow and we’ve got the staff to manage that. Then we’ve got Hannah Faed our office manager. And we’ve employed Tammy Clegg the librarian/ barista also.”

Barista? Yes. A swanky new espresso machine will be operating every morning from the school library for parents on the school run – a great way to meet and mingle and establish community.

All the staff are excited and speak repeatedly of the honour they have, and their gratitude for being part of the foundation year. The Ministry of Education has resourced them well and given them time to create an environment and culture they can call their own.

“The ministry has been amazing,” said Howard.

“Not only myself working all of last year, then Darryl and Lisa from term 3, but having all of term 4 with all the teachers getting all our resourcing done. And we have enough staff to deal with growth if it happens quickly. So we’ve been very fortunate.”

Whilst there may be a small roll, the school will hit the ground running, literally, with sport.

“We will be doing sport under the Upper Clutha cluster with Central Otago Sports Association, so we are making plans for athletics, cross country and swimming. And we will be doing Challenge Wānaka. And we’ve been working with the ski fields and it looks like we might get Wednesdays for school skiing. So a lot of what they have at other schools, it will look the same here.”

However with only 12 students in the senior school, it would require 100 percent of the Year 5-6 girls to make a netball team — a perfect excuse for boys to take up the sport.

“Maybe other schools might need us to fill their numbers, or some might be willing to lend players to our team?”

With the countdown on until opening day, the buzz is palpable and there is a tangible excited frisson in the air. “I’m very excited! I’m ready. I can’t wait for the kids to arrive and the families to arrive!”

On Monday February 3 Bubba Thompson from Ngai Tahu will be at the school for an opening blessing of the buildings, a formal welcome followed by kai…”all our children and families will feel very important that they are foundation pupils,” said Howard.

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Luggate residents have been told to use water sparingly until further notice.

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Council issues water restrictions for Luggate the Wānaka log cabin where they offered a lucky dip of fun toys that the girls had found. It was only on the second day that they widened their offering to orangeade and shortbread, as well as changing location to Penrith beach. The stall was populated by visitors, especially Australians, who took pictures and made contributions to the donation box. The girls got to develop some sales and finance skills, as well as making a difference to a very important cause.

Overall they raised $75 which has been donated to the NSW RFS & Brigades donations funds.

If you’re worried about missing out on some mouth-watering orangeade, Legnavsky promised a return of the enterprise, saying “Watch this space for the next piece of entrepreneurship and creativity!” This is definitely not the last we’ll be hearing from these savvy Kiwi kids.

Last week the Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) issued a water restriction notice to the residents of Luggate, prohibiting use of sprinklers, irrigation, and outdoor watering systems. The restrictions will remain in place until further notice, but for now residents have been warned that frivolous use of water could end up forcing a boil water notice upon the township.

On a Facebook comment under the QLDC’s post about the restrictions, Tracey Morrow expressed concerned at council’s management of water in Luggate, “we have had possibly the wettest spring and early summer in a very long time but we’ve run out of irrigation water? What happened to our irrigation feed from the pond up the hill? Come on QLDC, you’ve allowed development but you haven’t developed water systems to go with it? Typical lack of forward thinking and community protection... paying my rates, using my water.”

QLDC media and channels advisor Jack Barlow said that the wet weather does not feed into the Luggate water supply, “the Luggate water supply is provided via a bore – there is a limit to how much water can be extracted from the bore on a daily basis. As such, rainfall events and weather conditions have no bearing on the supply of water.

Occasionally water demand outstrips supply and the reservoirs become depleted. It appears that there were some exceptional demand events last week that resulted in the reservoirs running low.”

Ulrich Glasner, QLDC chief engineer, added that, “with everyone’s cooperation, we can avoid reaching critical levels and the potential for a boil water notice.”

A new bore for the Luggate township has been built and the resource consent was issued before Christmas last year. When the bore goes through the final stages of commissioning this week, it should be able to be in use very soon to help bring water levels back to normal. Updates will be posted on the QLDC’s Facebook and Twitter pages.

QLDC Mayor Jim Boult said Flood’s experience would prove a valuable addition to the QAC board.

“We had a lot of interest in this vacancy with some highly skilled applicants. After a thorough selection process, we are happy to welcome Simon Flood to the board of QAC,” he said.

“We’re confident Simon has the right skills to help provide strong governance for the organisation during this busy and challenging time of growth. He has a solid track record of leadership and we’re looking forward to seeing that applied at QAC.” Taking up a role for an organisation that is dealing with high levels of conflict within the community is not an easy task. However, as a local resident with school-aged children, he is well aware of the contentious nature of the role and says he’s up to the job.

“I have enjoyed visiting the Southern Lakes region since I was a child and actually learnt to

ski at Coronet Peak. I have owned property in Queenstown since the late ‘90s and have lived here permanently with my family since 2015.

Above all the Queenstown Lakes District is the place that we have chosen to raise our family. I am committed to the region and that was my motivation for applying for the directorship.

I welcome the opportunity to contribute as a director on the QAC Board.”

No specifics have been given on Flood’s experience in environmental issues such as climate change or sustainability – issues which are plaguing current discourse on the airport.

There is also no current information on what he can bring to the table on conflict resolution and helping heal the breach between opposing factions on airport growth. However he said, “I have held senior positions in the U.K, Singapore and Hong Kong in the investment management industry. This is the experience I will bring to the QAC Board.”

Simon Flood has been appointed as a dew director for the Board of Queenstown Airport Corporation.

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From left: Zora Legnavsky and Blanka Lewis sell orangeade to fundraise for the devastating fires in Australia.

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There’s no better way to quench thirst and raise money for a charitable cause than a lemonade stand. Or even better – an orangeade stand – and that’s exactly what Zora Legnavsky, Nova Arnott and Blanka Lewis did.

The young entrepreneurs came up with a “spur of the moment” plan according to mum Bridget Legnavsky to entertain themselves in such hot weather. The girls decided to fundraise to help the the Australian bushfires, with Legnavsky saying, “our kids are very aware of what is going on in Australia. They see it on social media, read about it, cry about it, ask us heaps of questions and also what they can do to make it stop.”

On day one they set up on a picnic table beside

New director for board of QAC Emma Conyngham

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The Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) has appointed a new director to the Queenstown Airport Corporation (QAC) Board of Directors. Queenstown resident Simon Flood was recommended as the successful applicant at a governance subcommittee meeting in November 2019, and appointed by council during a public excluded section of the December 12 meeting.

Grant Lilly was appointed to the QAC Board in 2011 and retired late last year after serving two terms.

There are six shareholder appointed directors on the QAC Board. Five are appointed by QLDC, as majority shareholder and one by Auckland Airport (AIAL) as minority shareholder.

Mr Flood has an extensive business background, with more than 25 years as a business leader, investor and financial analyst.

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Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) recently announced that they have made plans to install CCTV cameras to monitor parking spaces and help issue fines. The announcement of the plans came out before the Wānaka Community Board was notified of the developments. CCTV has been in operation since 2011 in the Wānaka CBD, but recent demands on parking spaces in town has severely increased since then, with 6,075 parking infringements issued last year.

Barry Bruce, chairperson of the Wānaka Community Board, said that the board was not

alerted to any plans of adding CCTV systems to the CBD, ‘‘It is something that hadn’t been brought to the community board, it is just something that has arbitrarily happened… This is something that the regulatory and compliance people have decided themselves, so we haven’t had any opportunity to have any input into that discussion.’’

While Bruce could not comment on the opinions of the board as a whole, they said that this kind of ‘mass surveillance’ was not the only solution to the problem at hand including making designated campervan parking and all day parking for people working in town, ‘‘parking is something that is very topical and I understand that it needs to be managed.’’ The community

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The Wānaka Community Board was not aware of plans to install new CCTV systems in the Wānaka CBD.

board is currently helping to devise a new parking strategy for Wānaka, which will look to decrease strain in certain areas.

While QLDC has said that the CCTV will be focused on parking, there are already systems in place for the purpose of monitoring public safety.

These systems are able to be accessed by council and police, who have access to the systems for security

protocols. Typically the data recorded by the CCTV is held for three months. As the new cameras are installed, the locations will be published on social media and on the QLDC website. Jack Barlow, QLDC media and channels advisor, said that, “this is still very much in its initial stages; however, QLDC will engage with the Wānaka Community Board ahead of any future roll out.”

Community invited to make some noise about our libraries’ future

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Have your say on how you want our public library to develop.

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Wouldn't it be awesome to experience virtual reality or use a 3D printer in Wanaka’s library?

How about being able to borrow tools and knitting patterns as well as books? And what if people would never have to pay an overdue fine again?

Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) is inviting the community to consider these questions and more as it develops a Future Libraries Strategy. “Libraries are the heart of local communities in so many ways and will play a key role in connecting our diverse population during this period of sustained growth,” explained QLDC general manager community services, Thunes Cloete.

Focus group sessions are currently underway with key stakeholders, including school children,

on both sides of the Crown Range. In addition, an online survey will be open on the council's Let’s Talk engagement portal until Friday January 24.

Library users can also complete the survey at all eight branches across the district from Kingston to Makarora.

“The survey and focus groups outlined in the media release mark the very early stages of developing a strategy for the future of libraries across the Queenstown Lakes district. No changes to current library services and facilities are proposed at the present time and hence there are no costs to share. It’s a time for people to share their ideas and views with us whether or not they are currently library users. The survey closes on Friday and can be completed online or inside any of our libraries. As of now we’ve received more than 350 completed surveys,” commented Jack Barlow, spokesperson from QLDC.

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$10k bounty on bird’s – very alive – head Francesca Maria Nespolo

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“If you hear the South Island kōkako, it is so distinctively different, it will stop you in your tracks,” a line from flyers currently hung in huts around local hikes.

Help checking and protecting rare birds in the South Island can, literally, pay off. One lucky person who might cross paths with this rare bird will get a reward for information resulting in confirmation that the South Island kōkako is still alive so that it can be conserved appropriately from the South Island Kōkako Charitable Trust.

“The reward for evidence is still there — $10,000 for evidence leading to the confirmation that the South Island kōkako is still around so that it can be conserved appropriately – we really need a photo or a video. Unfortunately most reports have been from a very brief encounter – either just a very unusual song or a fleeting glimpse – no opportunity to grab a camera!” said Inger Perkins, manager at South Island Kōkako Charitable Trust.

Any evidence provided will be considered by the South Island Kōkako Charitable Trust and they will seek further appraisal from independent expert ornithologists. “We launched our public campaign three years ago this month and

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Bird wanted. Not dead – must be alive. (Although dead would indicate a population still exists).

have received nearly 200 reports of possible encounters with the South Island kōkako in that time from across the forests of South and Stewart Islands. We review and grade each encounter report and over half have been rated probable or possible, compared to unlikely or definitely not,” concluded Perkins.

New street art turns heads Caroline Moratti

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Next time you’re getting re-burger or sushi from the food truck area on Brownston Street, make sure to check out a beautiful new mural

by Kophie Hulsbosch. Hulsbosch was proudly raised in Wānaka until the age of 10 when she moved to Christchurch, but said, “my heart is always in Wānaka.”

Hulsbosch attended Ara Institute of Canterbury where she obtained a Certificate in Design, before finishing with a Bachelor of Visual Communication as well as a First Class Honours in a Bachelor of Media Arts. “I have always been inspired by street culture, growing up in Wānaka PHOTOS: Supplied surrounded by skaters and snowboarders and Kophie Hulsbosch dedicated the amazing mural to her then moving to Christchurch seeing all the grandmother vibrant graffiti,” said Hulsbosch.

Recently her Opoe, (grandmother) Nelly Hulsbosch, unfortunately passed away after a long illness and Hulsbosch travelled down to Wānaka to spend time with family. Her grandparents migrated to NZ from the Netherlands around 1967, with five kids in tow, and have lived in Wānaka for about 25-30 years surrounded by friends, family and even great grandchildren.

It was during this grieving process that she and her partner, Callum, who are both artists, “saw an opportunity to paint in the new food court area on Brownston Street” and approached the owner who agreed to let them paint whatever they wanted.

For Hulsbosch, who is used to commissioned artwork back in Christchurch, it was nice to have that freedom to paint with no restrictions.

Hulsbosch decided to dedicate the painting to her Opoe, “as she always supported me and thought my art was amazing. The piece is a self portrait, representing the Hulsbosch name and the poppy behind the ear was Opoe's favourite flower. It was a commemoration piece and a way Wānaka now boasts a colourful new piece of street art to show my respect to her and also deal with my by artist Kophie Hulsbosch. spray paint which is fast drying. The mural, now emotions of losing her.”

The piece took Hulsbosch only about a day to finished, adds a beautiful pop of colour to the design and execute as she works primarily with streets of Wānaka.

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Ground up for grabs Francesca Maria Nespolo

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Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) will be providing free mulch for interested gardeners, landscapers and multi-mulchers alike at Lower Shotover on January 25. The tree mulch comes from QLDC’s green waste collections and is usually used by the Council’s parks team; however, there is now an excess which needs to be cleared.

“We are working on ways to keep organic waste out of the landfill,” says QLDC general manager property and infrastructure Peter Hansby, “Currently around 5400 tonnes of food and green waste are going into the Victoria Flats landfill every year. When this organic waste breaks down in landfill it produces methane, a harmful greenhouse gas, and becomes a wasted resource,” he said.

In addition to being a great way to help the environment, adding mulch to the garden is a great thing to do for trees and planting beds.

Free mulch for the taking for all gardeners.

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Springtime is a great time to spread a thin layer of mulch to insulate the recently dethawed earth from the cold months to come. Additionally it can be used as a way to brighten and texture the landscape, retain soil moisture and keep those pesky weeds out. No appointments needed, just turn up on the day with a trailer and follow the instructions of staff on site; the mulch will be allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis. The event will run from 10am to 2pm.

Wānaka Tracks App – the Tinder of hiking Francesca Maria Nespolo

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It’s the height of Wanaka’s busy season with the town literally bursting at the seams, so to help all the newbies find the right track for them, Lake Wānaka Tourism offers the Tracks App. “The Wānaka Tracks app initiative was developed to respond to a need. One of the most asked questions at the Wanaka i-SITE Visitor Centre is what is the best track to walk or ride?,” said Tess Hellebrekers, spokesperson from Lake Wānaka Tourism.

Tracks App is a tool to help people decide which track best meets their needs. It has a number of filters which allows the user to search based on the following criteria: difficult, hard, moderate or easy; time (full or multi-day tracks, half-day tracks or short walks); bikes or dogs allowed; accessibility for pushchairs or wheelchair; and viewpoints.

“Once the user clicks on a track then more information is available for them including distance, time, any precautions / warnings, the nearest toilets and the closest attractions. The app features 41 tracks and has been opened 62,937 times by 17,612 users since its release in March 2018. LWT worked closely with DOC on this project,” commented Hellebrekers. The app can be downloaded free from the App Store and Google Play.

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Wānaka’s house prices show slowest growth in district Emma Conyngham

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Brown grass raises concerns around irrigation.

Could the grass be greener on the other side?

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Questions over grass maintenance and irrigation have been raised by concerned locals that have spotted browning grass despite the cold summer start. The grass in question is some of Wānaka’s most popular, such as the Lakefront from Dungarvon to Macdougall Street, as well as Pembroke Park from Aspiring Road to Brownston Street.

Resident Neville Harris claims this is a recurring issue and said, “This happens every year. Council appears unable to manage this area properly as the grass is starting to brown off, I wonder what excuse they have this year?”

Harris has communicated to Council about this issue but they reportedly “have come up with

all sorts of excuses, including broken sprinkler heads and having used up ORC water permit.”

In Harris’s opinion, the browning grass boils down to “poor management.”

Queenstown Lakes District Council claimed that despite the regular rain that Wānaka has experienced, that this type of grass situation is “common at this time of year” and is no cause for concern. The irrigation is currently running at capacity “however, due to time restrictions, the area to be irrigated, and the soil composition, it is not possible to keep the grass green over the hottest months,” a QLDC spokesperson says.

When there is more ground moisture, the grass will recover. “This is part of living in Central Otago: it is not sustainable for us to be fighting against nature and trying to keep everything green all the time” said council.

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Kiwis who purchased property in 2010 had extra reason to celebrate at the turn of the decade… especially those in Kawerau, Rodney and Waitakere.

Real-time data from realestate.co.nz shows that the majority of average asking prices around the country have increased over the last decade. The biggest increase in asking prices was seen in the Bay of Plenty, with Kawerau having their asking price increase by a whopping 112 percent. This was followed by Auckland’s Rodney district and Waitakere City where asking prices increased by 87 percent and 86 percent respectively.

But, it doesn't look so rosy for Wānaka.

According to realestate.co.nz, the Central Otago/Lakes District, saw average asking prices increase over the last decade. In the 10-years from January 2010 to December 2019, prices rose by: 67 percent in Central Otago, 47 percent in Queenstown but only 23 percent in Wānaka.

However, percentages don’t show the whole picture. The average asking price in Central Otago in 2019 was $732,692; whilst the average asking price in Queenstown was $1,447,536.

Wānaka’s average price was $1,247,895.

Ten years ago Wānaka was the second-most expensive district in New Zealand, behind Waiheke Island. However, a decade on, Waiheke is still number one due to their 59 percent growth rate but Wanaka has sunk to fourth — overtaken

by Northshore City (48 percent growth) and Queenstown (47 percent). Auckland is biting at Wānaka’s heels with an average house price of

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Wānaka’s ranking on house prices is slumping not only in the district, but in the country.

$1,246,011 and with a current 56 percent growth rate, they could be expected to leapfrog over Wānaka.

Whilst there is much discourse currently about growth in the district and how much is too much, the house price data questions whether in fact, we need more.

Ex lawyer now makes pizza – and doesn’t look back Francesca Maria Nespolo

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“I have studied and worked with law for something around seven years. Coming from a family of people that has defended trade unions, labourers and non-assisted people, law was present in my life for a long time, even before I thought about a career,” said Pedro Resende from the kitchen at Francesca’s restaurant.

“In contrast, cooking was a hobby, a way I found to spend weekends, days off with family and friends, who are people that really love to take their time to prepare and share food. But what was decisive to make me completely change my life was the passion for travelling,” he said.

When the opportunity arose for Resende to leave Brazil and spend time overseas for the first time, it was the perfect moment to leave law and start working professionally in a kitchen – turning his hobby into a career.

It was also fortuitous for Wānaka to acquire a talented chef.

But why pizza? “Italian cuisine is world famous, mainly when we talk about pizza. I don’t know a person who says they don't like pizza. Besides that, I come from Rio de Janeiro, where the Italian community is huge and its culture is very present in daily life. So, when the job opportunity came, I just jumped into it!,” said Resende.

“Mainly because, as a simple food as pizza is – and has to be, in my opinion – it's equally interesting and complex in its preparation. All the tradition behind pizza, the different techniques to create it, plus the new stuff that people are always bringing to it, give an infinite range of material to work with. And, for sure, to have fun.

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Pedro Resende traded a courtroom for a pizza oven and has never been happier.

can you? The Neapolitan way to do pizza is truly art, it's the main reference for everyone that starts to get interested in what pizza is.”

“People used to say that there's not much space for innovation in the way they do pizza. Probably because they already reached perfection. I've never been to Naples, but I can feel in some sense how respectful and important food is for them.

It's really powerful,” he explained.

‘Pizza’ changes dramatically from place to place, from Naples to Wānaka. “I see innovation in it as a way to show respect for something that, deep inside, will never change its essence. In the end, it's something to create happiness for people, so I guess it's worth all the effort behind it,” he concluded.

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especially in my first year. I think it’s really cool to give back after having all my schooling here in Wānaka,” she said.

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Jo Batts, from Parenting Place, gives advice on how to manage the first day of school.

How to survive your child's first day at school Caroline Moratti

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No matter how many years you’ve spent planning for this moment, nothing can truly prepare you for your child's first day at school. It’s an emotional time, one spent worrying about whether they’ll make friends, like their teacher, not feel behind developmentally and all the other little pressure points of life.

Jo Batts, a family, relationship and marriage coach from Parenting Place assured the Wānaka Sun that these feelings of nervousness, sadness and excitement are all perfectly normal. “In most cases our own ‘first day at school’ experiences shapes how we feel about things,” Batts said, but suggested not to let your own experience tarnish your child’s. If you do feel anxious, consider speaking to another adult to help feel less alone about the emotional big day.

To help prepare for the big build up, avoid overthinking and over-talking about it, though it may seem impossible. Try and keep things light-

hearted, and prepare in advance to help shift the nervousness to excitement. Batts said “perhaps take a visit together to the school in the weekend and have a look around, run through the morning routine or the walk to school ahead of time to get a little practice, pack the bag and lay out the first day outfit/uniform.” That being said, don’t try and oversell the day as life-changingly amazing, because it could lead to disappointment and tears later on.

When the day arrives, the general aim for parents is to send a message full confidence in both their child and their school/teacher. “So a short, upbeat and warm ‘see you soon’ is much better than a long, drawn out, teary or abrupt ‘good-bye’” Batts advised, and suggested even practicing the ‘see you later’ at home first so your child is comfortable with the routine. And that’s that!

If your child has a good day – fantastic! If they don’t, then lend them an open ear and listen to their complaints so they feel safe and supported.

Parenting isn’t easy, but a bit of love and support can fix almost anything.

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Year 3-4, Te Kōuka Block Olivia Pearce is a first-year teacher. The Wānaka local has lived here for 16 years and went to Wānaka Primary, then Mt Aspiring College so returning back home for her dream job has her completely thrilled.

“When the applications came out...it’s a new school, it’s in Wānaka, it’s a dream job so I was really lucky to get it… it’s totally amazing to have an opportunity to get a start in a new school,” she said.

Pearce is excited by the new integrated learning environment where she gets to work with two other teachers, Caitlin Buttle and Joe Miller.

There are no classrooms in the new school — just ‘spaces’ with a variety of functions for quiet study or messy science or technology links.

“I’m looking forward to working together and collaborating with other teachers and learning from them as they have more experience.”

Pearce said her first goal is; “Getting to know the students and bonding with their families — this is definitely the foundation. You start there, then into learning and behaviour… we’ll see how it goes” The Te Kōuka Block currently has around 24 students in year 3-4 although this won’t be confirmed until the first day of school. “We’ve got a good split of year 3-4, and an even split of boys and girls,” she said. “And it’s all open plan in here so there’s no point splitting the group.” Miller and Pearce will share the teaching responsibilities at this stage whilst team leader Buttle will oversee the block and help manage future growth.

For now, Pearce is living back home living with her parents. “It’s nice to come home and have the support of my family so I can focus on my career,

Years 0-2, Kapatuna Block Sitting with Estelle in a quiet nook of the Kapatuna Block, the lack of echo and reverb from our conversation is astounding, considering the expanse of the open plan block. “It feels like you can just sit with a couple of kids quietly here,” said Moore.

“They’ve made considerable inroads with making quiet spaces in integrated learning environments. You have big and small spaces here so you can find how you want to work with each child.”

“So far the collaboration between us has been fantastic. To share ideas and be connected with each other... When we designed this layout last term, it meant that when we started this term, it was already set up to our philosophy and that we already had our vision and values driving the space we are in.”

Estelle Moore

Moore is unsure how many kids will arrive on day one but does know that Years 0-2 have the highest enrollment rate so far. “The numbers are changing on a weekly basis so we are just setting up and will see how it goes. But we have capacity for five classes,” she said.

Moore is a seasoned professional who has lost count of how many years she has been teaching but can confirm she has done nine years at Hāwea Flat School. Education has changed over her time as a teacher but she is enthusiastic about the way education philosophy is developing. “It’s a great experience to be able to come into a space where we’ve got the ability and choice of how the materials and the philosophy will work together to create the culture,” she said. “It’s great to have a new building but the biggest asset is the people.”

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A sneak peek inside Te Kura O Take Kārara Emma Conyngham

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It’s shiny, it sparkles, it’s spotlessly clean and even smells like fresh paint and new wood – Take Kārara is (almost) ready for business. All that’s missing is lots of little people. The Wānaka Sun took a sneak peak inside to see what awaits the foundation pupils of 2020.

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Covered outdoor learning areas mean students can take their learning outside into the fresh air; or have lunch outside on rainy days.

The cutest little nap stations for year 0-2 students in the Kapatuna Block.

The school hall has been designed as a multi function space with a kitchen and bathrooms for external hire.

A stroke of genius; the new library has a coffee machine that will be serving coffee to parents every morning, making the morning school run just a little nicer.

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A sneak peek inside Te Kura O Take Kārara

This playground is for the older kids — designed to maximise fun, strength and coordination.

India Scott, age 9, models the new school uniform.

Teachers of middle school years 3-4; Olivia Pearce, Caitlin Buttle and Joe Miller.

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The setting of the school is stunning with Roy’s Peak to the west, and Mt Iron to the east.

The staff room has a roller door to block off from the rest of the admin block when the gym is being hired; meaning only one kitchen needed to be built for the whole school.

As a parent, the morning routine before school can often be the most stressful part of your day.

Packing lunches, tying shoelaces, collecting scattered books, plaiting hair; it all adds up.

As the new school year dawns upon Wānaka, consider trying a few of the following tips to help reduce the chaos and instead help your child to be more responsible for themselves.

Jo Batts, family, relationships and marriage coach at Parenting Place says there’s no “right time” for when a child should start being more responsible for themselves. “You want your child to be taking small steps towards responsibility and independence but it pays not to have a really rigid idea about how and when this evolves. All progress is good progress.”

However, if you want to encourage some progress, Batts said, “get kids started early with the idea that the family is a team and everyone can do something to help” but be prepared to take it one step at a time. Expect to drop the ball a few times – whether it’s a forgotten library book or odd socks, those are the kinds of missteps that can happen along the way, and it’s all part of the journey.

To help get them started, Batts recommended, “a list, and for younger children perhaps some pictures, of the few things they need to do in the

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Morning madness can set up the tone for the whole day.

mornings and as your child grows in confidence give them a bit more responsibility.”

Despite the hecticness of mornings, remember to be patient, and avoid pointing and shouting down the hall in the hopes they’ll complete a list. There’s always a transition phrase, and no one can be perfect. If your child doesn’t feel like you have trust in them, they’ll be more reluctant to continue to carry out the daily tasks. So if you’re stressed ahead of the school year, consider trusting your child more on small tasks around the house. After all, those small tasks could really add up.

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Meet the 2020 MAC Head Students Ollie Blyth

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Nearly a tenth of the Wānaka population will be returning to Mount Aspiring College this coming Monday; and with them, two very special peers. Siena Shotwell and Michael Gealogo were selected out of a handful of worthy applicants at the end of last year to be the MAC 2020 head students. These important positions exist within the college as role models to the rest of the student body: representing the school at important functions, organising school assemblies and events, and liaising between senior staff and the students.

Siena Shotwell Shotwell is heavily involved in many aspects of school life, being especially rooted in culture. She is a member of the school choir, senior theatre class, and is an active writer as well as enjoying football and skiing. “I love being a part of school culture and immersing myself in as many opportunities as I can,” said Shotwell, “to be an inspired leader is not to stand up, glorified in front of people and look cool, it is to be aware of the value in what is around you, to apply yourself in every aspect of what you do and in doing so, encourage the people around you to live their most extraordinary lives.”

Alongside her head boy sidekick, Michael Gealogo, Shotwell looks forward to helping to

unify the school as a whole, irrelevant of age or background, “the environment a person is in has an enormous effect on the way in which they develop – how they perceive the world and what they can do in it. In order to cultivate the necessary environment for our students and the exquisite community that we have here, to grow, I believe it is a prerequisite to first and foremost unite us.”

Michael Gealogo Gealogo is an active member of the college community, particularly that of the school’s football scene. “At lunch times my friends and I play football with the Year Sevens, showing how Mount Aspiring College is not divided by year groups,” he said.

“As cliche as it is Mount Aspiring College has only brought joy to me from attempting the waltz at formal, to making the best muffins in food tech, the list goes on. Mount Aspiring College will forever be a part of me, like the scars on my knees. In fact I have plenty actually, all from Mount Aspiring College too.”

Gealogo added that the position is all about giving back to the community, “I am a firm believer that everyone should be able to enjoy success whatever that may be. Success for me is being able to have an influential impact on the school I love by creating unity in our school, encouraging students to take opportunities and most important to me is that everyone is enjoying life.”

Michael Gealogo is the MAC Head Boy for 2020.

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KAHU YOUTH by Richard Elvey

Roaring 20s off to a roaring start The Upper Clutha District is growing, and fast.

And with that comes more and more families and young people. School intakes have risen every year and of course this year sees the opening of a brand new primary school to accommodate our burgeoning youth population.

It's an exciting time to be here.

With this growth comes the challenge of meeting their needs and indeed their location as the local numbers of Lake Hāwea and Luggate continue to rise alongside those of Wānaka.

As some of you will already know, we received fantastic news late last year in the form of a considerable raise in our operational grant from the Central Lakes Trust, which has opened the door to allow us to catch up to and grow with the community we serve.

With our summer holiday program drawing to a close and the 2020 school year about to begin, we’ll be bringing in two extra part time youth workers to our team, meaning Kahu Youth will have a team of five paid staff for the first time in our history.

This means that alongside our three Adventure

Clubs, Youth vs Wild, drop-in sessions, Youth Council and Mentor scheme during term one, we will be launching even more varied afterschool programs. On top of this we will be sending youth workers out to Lake Hāwea to support the volunteer-driven drop-in sessions on a Friday evening and around the district to school and youth hangout areas more than ever before.

We’re bringing back our Bluemoon committee – a for-youth, by-youth events group aimed at promoting fun and safe alcohol-free events for 14 – 17 year olds; and our SAGA group, an LGBT+ and allies support group, as well as various expos for our local young people to visit.

There will, undoubtedly, be more than this to come. It’s always exciting when new youth workers arrive, bringing with them their own skills, passions and interests.

2020 will be a time of growth, opening doors and new relationships and we can’t wait for it to begin.

For more information on anything mentioned in this article, including the youth work positions, contact us on 443 5880 or email kahu.youth@xtra.co.nz

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A conscious 2020 I don’t know about you, but I’m sliding around in my year’s goal setting like a bag of chocolate fish left in a hot car. I listened to a podcast about setting your big picture goals and was left fist pumping the air, yahooing and doing mental wheelies. Heck yes, I will own this year! Fire in the belly! 2020 is mine! I’m totally going to write down where I want to be in six-months, one-year, five-years! Yes, these goals do involve a pair of jeans from yesteryear and a multi-million-dollar business. What’s a goal list without some big dreams?

Now we’re 23 days deep into the new decade and already my enthusiasm for goal setting is waning slightly, edging away like when you realise your natural friendliness has elicited an invitation to join a religious cult from the person next to you in the supermarket line.

I feel like the pressure is just a little too much.

How do I break them down? How do I make them actionable? I have these large, multiyear goals drafted in thick black pen and now they’re eyeing me beadily, tootling tiny trumpets whenever I open Netflix. ‘How is this helping you achieve your goals?’ they goad from the piece of paper, baring their sharpened teeth. Cripes.

So, I’ve changed tact. I’ve tucked them in the back of the diary because I think it’s pretty handy to keep half a brain cell tuned to the macro, but I’m starting a little smaller, with five or less intentions a month which have actionable steps.

Even the word intention seems a little more mellow, has a little more elastic around the waistband. You can use whatever word you like; manifestations for the more woo woo among us, visualisations, objectives, purpose. I want my intentions like my yoga practice; friendly, flexible and with a nice rest at the end.

What I think intention setting does for us is it helps us get a little clearer with what we desire, to then lead more purposeful lives. Not sure what the heck you desire? Start with your whys, your values, and work backwards from there. Value being outside more than anything? Maybe you need to look for a career that has less time under fluorescents. Perhaps being at home is at the top of your list; this tells you that keeping your feelers out for a role where you can work remotely is important. These examples are both around work, but we spend most of our days working; it’s no wonder they’re hugely linked to our sense of purpose and values.

But the biggest thing I’ve learnt when it comes to intentions is to choose feeling over form. No attachment to how it looks – only how it feels.

Detaching from outcome means you’re open to all the possibilities that could come wafting PHOTO: Pixabay in the door – and one of those might perfectly Resolutions or intentions? A subtle shift can make them resemble your intention, simply dressed up in more achievable. an unrecognisable guise with a moustache and a light, expansive and on track, then you’re onto a top hat. If you drop into your body and it feels winner.

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There is road resealing work on a number of sites with up to 30 minutes delay overall on Thursday January 23 and Friday January 24.

The work sites are spread from The Neck (of Lake Wānaka) to just north of the Blue Pools, including work in Makarora township.

Road users will experience delays of up to 30 minutes on these two days between 7am and 1.30pm and also from 4pm to 10pm at night.

If it is wet on Thursday or Friday, work may need to continue onto Monday 27 February.

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Mountain-bike heaven ready for riders Francesca Maria Nespolo

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A 13-minute drive from downtown Wānaka, the South Island's newest mountain biking adventure park opens today, Thursday January 23. Set against the stunning backdrop of Glendhu Bay, Bike Glendhu is a collaboration between keen local rider John Wilson and station owners John and Emily McRae. When asked why he chose Wānaka for his first biking park venture he answered “We needed more places to ride and Glendhu Bay is a very special place. It will be a place where locals can come and ride and tourists will be able to enjoy outdoor activities and appreciate our amazing scenery.”

With many helping hands involved this park has been built with the environment as its most important customer. More than 4000 native trees and shrubs have been planted and the site is powered exclusively by the sun. There will be wastewater capture and composting on site, PHOTO: Nic Blennerhasset

The event attracted 45 entries with athletes aged five to over 60.

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The new Wānaka Watersports Facility stretched its legs recently when TriWānaka held their first Swim-Run of the year.

“Our first event for the year was a huge success, made far easier with access to the new Wānaka

Watersports Facility for our race registration and prizegiving, and the amenities being available for our competitors and supporters,” said Amanda Inkster, TriWanaka event manager.

The Swim-Run event, sponsored jointly by Racers Edge Torpedo 7 and Outside Sports Wānaka attracted 45 entries with athletes aged five to over 60.

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John McRae, a third-generation farmer at Glendhu Station, says: “We are custodians of this land and it means so much to my family. So, we’re proud to be involved in a venture that is sustainable and sympathetic, while also diversifying income streams and providing something spectacular for the community and visitors.”

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Wānaka freeskier Luca Harrington has clocked up some massive airtime in the Lausanne 2020 halfpipe to claim a bronze medal at the Winter Youth Olympic Games.

The 15-year-old placed first in the halfpipe qualification round and came out swinging in the finals, posting a best score of 80.66 to secure the bronze medal.

“Everything went to plan, the pipe was good, the sun was out and it was a great day. It was amazing out there and I’m just super grateful,” said Harrington.

Andrew Longino from Canada placed first with a score of 94.00, while Hunter Carey from the USA took silver with a score of 86.00.

New Zealand also took out fourth place with Max McDonald scoring 76.00.

Harrington placed 10th in the men’s slopestyle on Tuesday and says that spurred him on to the podium result.

“I got pretty nervous at the top of the halfpipe but as soon as I dropped in everything disappeared from my mind except me, my skis and the pipe. I’m so happy with how everything went today.”

Harrington is now even more driven to achieve his goal of competing at the next Winter

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Wanaka Bridge Club results Monday – Kingsway Stakes 2, North/ South: 1st Ena Leckie John Hogg 63.46%, 2nd Ken Saxby Martin Unwin 54.81%, 3rd Madeleine Reveley Jenny Barratt 54.62%.. East / West: 1st Dorothy McDonald Nan Ottrey 58.08%, 2nd Lynne Fegan Georgie Roberts 57.12%, 3rd Brian McCandless Judy Briggs 54.04%.

Wednesday – Clutha Pairs 1, North/South: 1st Bridget McCaughan Sonya Adams 60.05%, 2nd Carol Orbell Rosemary Boswell 53.70%, 3rd Sue Blake Pauline Davidson 52.91%. East/ West: 1st Nan Ottrey Noeline Munro 56.85%, 2nd Doug Hall Rachel Hall 55.06%, 3rd Jude Gunn Julie Holdgate 54.46%.

Friday 17 January, North/ South: 1st Ena Leckie Sherril Harries 69.91%, 2nd Deirdre Lynch Errol Kelly 60.19%, 3rd Madeleine Reveley Barbara Waterworth 53.70%. East/ West: 1st Daphne Stewart Vivienne Christie 56.02%, 2nd Nan Ottrey Boyd Ottrey 54.17%, 3rd Sheryl Strudwick Joy Baxter 53.70%.

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Wānaka freeskier Luca Harrington took the bronze medal at Winter Youth Olympics.

Olympic Games.

“Beijing 2022 is the dream so I’ll be training everyday until then.”

Harrington learnt to ski aged five in Wānaka and has been doing tricks ever since.

He‘ll compete in the big air event tomorrow alongside freeskiers Ben Barclay and Max McDonald, as well as snowboarder Mitch Davern.

The bronze medal is New Zealand's first individual medal of the games, following the gold and bronze won in the mixed nation ice hockey

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In the day's other competition Campbell Wright placed 32nd in the 10K cross country classic.

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Professional and principled response

I would like to say how impressed I am with your professional and principled response to the NZ Rodeo Cowboy Association’s attack on the Wānaka Sun. Outstanding. Your newspaper did an important story and highlighted something that absolutely needs addressing – and never more so than now, after the Christchurch massacre last year, with the first anniversary approaching. It will be a time of deep pain and shame for many New Zealanders. Personally I would like to see the story have wider reach and get the country talking, so hopefully that may yet happen.

It was interesting to note how the association’s slant in defence of rodeo produced something which had no bearing on the actual story published in the newspaper – facts were not the currency, but, as you pointed out, shooting the messenger while missing the message.

Your point on this holding up a mirror reflecting some things that needs looking at, is one I hope many will ponder, along with the link between the supporters of such actions and the violent treatment of animals at rodeos. This goes for New Zealand as a whole, sadly. Our rates of violence in New Zealand are wretched testimony of a deep disturbance in the national psyche.

Kind regards Lynn Charlton Spokesperson, Anti Rodeo Action

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Crimeline Henderson I Ian Senior Constable, NZPD Now that the real summer as we know it has kicked in, the numbers around town are still holding up – the lake is busy, the traffic complaints on our roads are still regular and Police continue to deal with an array of incidents.

On Monday January 13, a six-year-old boy was reported lost at the Dinosaur Park in Lakeside Road, fortunately he was located soon after.

A family on a boating trip on Lake Hāwea had the misfortune to have an engine fire on board, but being close to Scotts Beach, everyone got to shore unharmed. A big thanks to the emergency services and local water SAR who helped out.

On Tuesday Police attended an incident on Ash Avenue, Albert Town, where a male was found prone on the footpath with a head wound.

Anyone with any information can contact me at the Police Station.

On Wednesday a French driver was spoken to in relation to his manner of driving through the Lindis Pass – he became agitated when issued with an infringement notice and was then forbidden to drive for a period of time. There is very little flexibility in our driving standards and these will be enforced where necessary.

On Friday January 17, Police were involved in a search for a vehicle travelling from Haast towards Wānaka and the driver managed to avoid a set of road-spikes set to stop it. The driver was eventually caught up with in Winton.

The Gibbston Music Concert took place from mid-day on Saturday – a big crowd, hot sunny day, and lots of great live music enjoyed by all. None of the rain and mud of last year. Very successful and looking forward to next year.

The Tuki Festival on Saturday February 8 is the last of the concerts in Wānaka, and we have rugby on the January 24 between the Crusaders and Highlanders at the Wānaka Showgrounds.

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Nazi article just your opinion James Dickson: Good read on your nazi rodeo supporter, what a absolute joke who ever wrote that article needs a review. Expression of own opinions to the public, Clearly.

Perfect response, journalism at its best. @Paparoa3: A great response from the Wānaka Sun to a fool from the NZ Rodeo Association minimising Neo-Nazi activity.

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In a tour of Bannockburn, Wānaka, and Queenstown, two musicians will be celebrating Beethoven’s 250th birthday in early February with the composer’s 10 violin/piano sonatas.

Each concert will feature a different selection of pieces, with the Wānaka concert featuring the second, third, seventh, and eighth sonatas.

Local violinist Justine Cormack is joined by U.S. pianist Kate Boyd, a pair of classically trained musicians who studied for their doctorate degrees at Stony Brook University in New York.

Cormack, who has played violin for 47 years, explained that the decision to play these pieces came very naturally to the duo, “Beethoven of course is one of the most famous and highly celebrated classical composers – and rightly so, as his music is so powerful and communicates emotions so directly… As one of her sabbatical projects, Kate contacted me with this idea to perform the entire violin sonata cycle here in NZ and also in the States.

This was an offer I simply couldn't refuse.”

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From left, Kate Boyd and Justine Cormack will play four of Beethoven’s violin sonatas in Wānaka next month.

“I am particularly thrilled to be doing this cycle here in Central Otago, being a new resident,” added Cormack, “my husband and I moved down here two years ago – fulfilling a long-held dream to live and work from this most gorgeous part of NZ… to be bringing my music to 'my' community is an important and fundamental step in our move down here.”

The Wānaka section of the tour will take place in the Lake Wānaka Centre on Saturday February 15 at 7:30pm hosted by the Wānaka Concert Society.

Tickets can be found online or at the Gifted Design Store; door sales will be available from 6:30pm.

Children/students free.

@Rob King: “...a publicity stunt”. Ahh the old fake news gambit. @Jesahn: That was an excellent reply by the editor. If only more news outlets were as principled. @Cleo patra: Excellent response, Emma!

@DaveN: This egg displays his ignorance. He ought to be directed to [Auschwitz museum] to see what his saluted represents...and reminded of sacrifices his own pakeha family sacrifices to fight. @Shane Montague: Local paper showing integrity and values often missing in the national media! @lucybum: She could give @NewshubNZ @nzherald and @stuff all lessons in ethics.

@Peter N: Why would anyone want to associate themselves with such a horrible tragedy in human history…

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Dobbs for information Planning & Strategy Committee – Council Chambers, 10 Gorge Road, Queenstown. Wednesday 5 February 021 973 043 2020 at 10.00am.

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Resource Consent Hearing (Mt Iron Junction Limited RM181471) - Armstrong Room, Lake Wānaka Centre, little ones, big ones, Ardmore Street, Wānaka. Wednesday 12 and Thursday 13 February 2020 at 10.00am. cotton ones and drop Infrastructure Committee – Council Chambers, 10 Gorge Road, Queenstown. Thursday 13 February 2020 at cloths, available from 10.00am. the Wanaka Salvation Wānaka Community Board – Armstrong Room, Lake Wānaka Centre, Ardmore Street, Wānaka. Thursday 20 PUBLIC NOTICE Army Family Store February 2020 at 10.00am.

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Resource Consent Hearing (Universal Developments Hawea Limited SH190005) – Edgewater, Sargood Drive, Wānaka. Monday 24 and Tuesday 25 February 2020 at 10.30am.

Appeals Subcommittee – Council Chambers, 10 Gorge Road, Queenstown. Thursday 27 February 2020 at 1.00pm.

This meeting will be held with the public excluded, pursuant to Section 7(2)(g) and Section 7(2)(i) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987.

Meeting dates, times and venues are subject to change. All of the above meetings are open to the public. Some meetings may have items of business that will be discussed with the public excluded, as set out by the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987.

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The Ruby - a swim event around Ruby Island, takes place on Saturday 25th January between 6.30am and 12.30pm based at Waterfall Creek at the end of Ruby Island road, which will be busy. The event will be at its most active between 7.00am and 11.30am with swimmers in the bay out to Ruby Island.

The event organisers would like to ask for your assistance, patience and consideration and apologise for any inconvenience caused. Come watch and enjoy the evening with us!

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WANAKA POOL CLOSURE FOR MAC SWIM SPORTS

Mount Aspiring College is holding its annual swim sports at Wānaka Recreation Centre on Wednesday 5 February. This is the biggest annual event at the Centre with up to 900 kids taking part and cheering on their mates (it will be loud!).

The lap pool, main changing rooms and both indoor courts will be closed to the public between 9.00am–3.00pm.

The adult hot pool will remain open but may not have its usual relaxing effect!

Swim School classes will run as normal in the learners’ pool but there will be no Aqua Boards class on this day. All facilities will be available as normal before 9.00am (including the 8.15am Aqua Aerobics class) and after 3.00pm.

Thanks heaps for your co-operation while we host this awesome event.

Please ask at reception if you would like any further info: (03) 443 9334 or email wrc@qldc.govt.nz

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Resource Consent Hearing (Shundi Queenstown Limited RM190113) – Crown Plaza, Level 3, Beach Street, Queenstown. Tuesday 25 and Wednesday 26 February 2020 at 10.00am.

Community & Services Committee – Council Chambers, 10 Gorge Road, Queenstown. Thursday 27 February 2020 at 10.00am.

Merino, if anyone has any Merino clothing to spare could you kindly drop it into the Salvation Army Family Store, 48 Helwick Street The Salvation Army Family Store is desperately needing good quality mens clothing and shoes.

If you could please just drop these into the store or phone for a pick up for large amounts.

Volunteers welcomed at The Salvation Army Family store if you have some free time and would like to be part of a team which makes a difference, come and see us.

Wanaka Samurai Karate Traditional Japanese Shito Ryu style of Shukokai Tuesday afternoons in Wanaka.

For children and adults.

Contact: Gabriela 027 210 6459 gabriela_schmidt@hotmail.com

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TERM 1 2020 begins on MONDAY, 3 FEBRUARY. Students are requested to assemble outside their allocated Pods by 9.00am – dressed in full uniform, including a sunhat.

POD 1 - Year 1 POD 3 - Year 2 POD 4 - Year 3 POD 5 - Year 4 POD 7 - Year 5 POD 8 - Year 6 New enrolments, who have not previously contacted the school, are welcomed at 10.00am on THURSDAY 30 JANUARY or FRIDAY 31 JANUARY 2020 to complete enrolment and participate in a tour of the school.

Please check the Wanaka Primary School website for zoning information. Those outside of the Wanaka Primary School zone, should contact Take Karara - takekarara.school.nz Stationery lists are available on the school website - www.wanaka.school.nz Stationery requirements for all students are available from Paper Plus Wanaka and stationery should be brought to school on Monday, 3 February.

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MEDIA SALES CONSULTANT The Wanaka Sun is seeking an enthusiastic, driven and outgoing salesperson to join its media sales team, selling across print and digital news platforms.

Position responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Reach monthly revenue targets • New business acquisition • Develop key client and business relationships • Prepare advertising proposals • Maintenance of client and revenue records • Provide weekly sales reports to management We’re looking for someone who has: • A proven history of success in a sales or business development role; preferably from within the media industry • Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to develop effective business relationships • Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills • Self-motivation, resilience and the ability to achieve objectives and goals within company guidelines • A strong sense of accountability and an attention to detail • Ideally a formal qualification in business or marketing This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate Sales Executive who enjoys a challenge! If this sounds like you, please forward your application, including covering letter, resume and two professional referees to: Benn Ashford, The Wanaka Sun, PO Box 697, Wanaka, admin@thewanakasun.co.nz

Trinity has an opening for a keen, young person to work with us on architecturally designed luxury home projects in the Arrowtown area.

We offer great working conditions, quality equipment, gym medical and other benefits and excellent training.

In return we’re looking for a positive can-do attitude, pride in your work, attention to detail and good interpersonal skills.

• Need to be physically fit and a good team player • Preference will be given to applicants with some previous interest in construction whether in hobbies, school or family setting • Punctuality and willingness to learn • Commitment to at least 4 years to complete the apprenticeship Please contact us direct for more information or apply directly with your CV and cover email.

Applicants for the Apprentice Position must be NZ citizens or Residence Class visa holders.

This is not a sponsorship position.

CV and applications by email to guilia@trinitydevelopments.co.nz and/or contact Roy Van Leeuwen 027 544 2126.

Be part of the small team responsible for producing our popular weekly newspaper.

• You will have the relevant journalism qualifications, and a minimum of two years' experience writing for a recognised media organisation.

• You will have existing local contacts and the ability to connect with the wider community.

• You will also have an eye for community news, strong writing ability and photography skills, and the ability to meet strict deadlines.

Based in Wānaka, this position is for 20 hours per week with an immediate start.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate journalist who enjoys a challenge! If this sounds you, please forward your application with your CV and cover letter to:

The Editor, The Wānaka Sun, PO Box 697, Wānaka, editor@thewanakasun.co.nz

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The position will involve general maintenance around the Hotel, including repairs & maintenance on the hotel rooms, paint touch ups, basic plumbing, cleaning of the carpark building and rubbish areas . You will need to be physically fit, a self starter and not afraid of getting your hands dirty. Previous experience with building & grounds maintenance, carpentry, & plumbing would be advantageous General knowledge of New Zealand work, health, and safety.

Your main duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Responsible to maintain the hotel buildings, machinery and equipment through carrying out scheduled routine checks.

• Collaborate with the Maintenance Manager to respond and provide resolution to

all planned and unplanned maintenance issues in an efficient and timely manner.

• Clean and declutter the garden area while ensuring the safety of guests and staff.

• Exceptional interpersonal skills, with a natural ability to effectively communicate to a diverse audience.

• Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritise and organise your varying work load.

This position would be 32 hours over 4 days, Tuesday to Friday.

You must be able to work well in a team and enjoy variety as no 2 days are the same.

If you are looking for a new challenge, starting in the new year, email your CV through now to jo@wanakahotel.co.nz or drop into Wanaka Hotel Reception.

Applications close 26th January 2020.

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Condon Scott Architects is an award-winning architectural practice located in Wanaka. We are a busy team of ten staff and are seeking an experienced Office Manager for our front-of-house administration role.

Duties will include:  Client enquiries  General office administration and front of house duties  Preparation and payment of wages and salaries  Xero accounts management; accounts receivable & payable, PAYE, payroll, GST  Construction related administration  Staff liaison  Management of project files Skills & Experience:  Experience with GST, Payroll, accounts receivable and payable, Xero experience preferred  Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite experience performed to a high level of accuracy  WorkFlowMax experience preferred but not essential as training will be given  Excellent customer service skills  Proactive with the ability to multi-task and prioritise with minimal supervision  Experience with day-to-day IT and network management would be useful but not essential  Experience with Human Resources would be useful but not essential  Professional written and verbal communication skills This is a part-time position, working approximately 20 hours per week for 6 months starting 9th March until end of September 2020.

In return, we offer a competitive remuneration package, as well as the opportunity to work in a thriving firm with an excellent reputation and a fun and supportive team environment.

Please send your CV and covering letter to office@condonscott.nz. For questions, contact Sarah Mayes on 03 443 7919.

Applications from NZ Permanent Residents and valid working visa holders only.

Applications close 31st January 2020.

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Hank Bilous takes silver at season opener in Japan

In Freeride World Tour events riders are not able to ski through the course before the competition.

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Wānaka skier Hank Bilous has finished on the podium at the first stop of the 2020 Freeride World Tour in Japan. A blistering high-speed run incorporating some huge air time saw Hank score 88.67 points to finish second behind two-time world champion Drew Tabke (USA) on 89.67.

Reine Barkered (SWE), also a former world champion, finished third.

Dropping in for his run with a front flip off the top ridge, Bilous booted across the mountainside and had spectators holding their breath as he took a huge transfer air, put it to his feet and backed up with a stomped 360.

“I was probably more stoked to make it over that transfer gap than I was to see my score!” said Bilous. “It’s always hard to know definitively if those kind of gaps will actually line up from a

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visual inspection but it looked like it would work to me and I’m glad it did.”

In Freeride World Tour events riders are not able to ski through the course before the competition and can only plan their line by making a visual inspection from the bottom or using images of the venue.

Sidelined by illness, Bilous took a year off from competition in 2019 and said being able to compete again this year was the most important thing.

“I felt an almost overwhelming sense of gratitude to be standing in the start gate at the end of the road, filled with highs and lows, that brought me there. Taking a moment to realise where I was and what I was doing made me feel really content and anything that happened from there was a bonus,” he said.

The next stop on the Freeride World Tour will take place in Kicking Horse, Canada between February 6-12.

The netball team will host skills session alongside an informal Q&A.

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Southern Steel set to visit Wānaka Caroline Moratti

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If you’re a fan of netball, you’re in luck. The Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel have announced their plans to come to Wanaka on February 10 to host two events. This is the first time the Steel have come down here in a couple of years, and they’ve been sorely missed.

The Wānaka Recreation Centre will host the Steel’s events, the first of which involves a skills and drills session for children interested in developing their netball ability. Head Coach Reinga Bloxham says, “The main idea is that we get out into the community to touch base with these kids that are up there” and that it's a good opportunity for students to get some coaching from Steel girls.

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Years 3-8 will spend an hour with the team from 3.30pm-4.30pm and then Years 9-13 will grab the next slot at 4.45pm-5.45pm. When asked what we can expect from these sessions, Bloxham told the Wānaka Sun: “They’re only for an hour so there’ll be a little bit of skill-based stuff, there’s obviously going to be some ball skills, some drills, and a few fun games to round it off.” A second event will take place at 5.30pm-6.30pm which will involve an informal Q&A Session with Bloxham alongside team manager Dayna Kaio.

If you’re keen to get involved, don’t miss out as it’s unlikely that the Steels will come next year. “We usually travel to Central Otago every other year, so we’re really looking forward to getting there and sharing the Steel love in that community,” says Bloxham.

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