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Year 8 class 8LB, pictured above, from Mount Aspiring College in Wanaka have just recorded one of their songs which will be featured on a nationally-released CD. The music students wrote a song for the Anthem in Black competition, run by the Play It Strange Charitable Trust. Contestants wrote an original song for the ukulele orchestra to inspire New Zealand athletes in their quest to compete at the 2012 Olympics in London. More on page 2... PHOTO: CHARLOTTE TRUNDLE
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Keeping a united front By Charlotte Trundle
Charity concert raises the roof Page 4
Reaching new heights Page 8
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The Wanaka community needs to keep a united front when it comes to events and make them non-transferable the Head of Tourism for Otago University Professor James Higham said. Prof Higham will be coming to Wanaka next week to share his thoughts with the business community on how to attract more tourists to the Upper Clutha region. “Some of the events running through the Wanaka portfolio are of an outstanding benefit to the region,” Prof Higham said. “The iconic events like Warbirds over Wanaka are extremely successful and there is a threat of losing them to another town. This is not to be taken lightly.”
His advice was to do whatever possible to make them non-transferable. “Make them so deeply associated with Wanaka
“Some of the events running through the Wanaka portfolio are of an outstanding benefit to the region.” that if they are moved it will destroy the event,” he said. “An example is the Wellington 7s: they thought of relocation to Dunedin but they didn’t because they knew it would undermine the event.” Prof Higham said negative attitudes to local events could also be ‘particularly
damaging’. “These voices undermine the community support associated with events,” he said. “It’s important to be a united community voice. Negativity can be reasonably shortsighted as events like Challenge draw a lot of people to Wanaka.” Wanaka has many positive tourism attributes. “It’s interesting, unique, has stunning scenery and natural resources.” Following the Christchurch earthquake he said it was of huge importance to welcome tourists to our region. “We need to show we are open for business,” he said. “Wanaka tourism may be affected as a lot of international flights come into Christchurch for the ski season,” Prof Higham said. “A good idea would be for the regional tourism bodies to collaborate with NZ Tourism
and get out there saying it’s going to be a great ski season, rather than focusing on the earthquake.” Lake Wanaka Tourism general manager James Helmore agreed that keeping a united front when it comes to events was a good idea. “Events are critical to the Wanaka economy moving forward. We need to play to our strengths. I think it would be hard to steal any of our events,” said James. He said Lake Wanaka Tourism had been working together with NZ Tourism and other organisations to promote the region following the Christchurch earthquake. “We have been pushing the message to the airlines, to wholesalers, especially our big Australia market – we are open for business.”
NEWS Events Calendar Here’s our pick of what’s happening around Wanaka over the next week:
What: Flicks to Fix Christchurch: Movie buffs can watch some great films and contribute to the Christchurch earthquake relief fund. When: Friday April 8, 2pm Where: Cinema Paradiso Cost: Suggested minimum donation $15
What: Art in the Park When: Saturday April 9, 11am-5pm Where: Minaret Lodge Cost: Adults $10
Aotearoa anthem Continued from page 1... By Charlotte Trundle
Their song, entitled ‘We are heading to London’, was a winner in the Primary-Intermediate category. The song will feature on the ‘Anthem in Black’ CD, which will be promoted by the NZ Olympic Committee in the build-up to the Olympic Games. Some of the words to their inspirational song ar:; Aotearoa we work together, hand and heart achieve, Aotearoa we work together, strive and self belief. “It was
a great accomplishment for them. They wrote the song under a lot of time pressure and they were really proud of it, even before they heard they were going to be on the CD,” said MAC Head of Music Angela Mote. The students wrote the lyrics first, then composed the melody. Angela and the students agreed being on the CD was an awesome experience. “The students were both overwhelmed and excited to be in a professional recording situation.” The class travelled to the Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) in
Invercargill last week to record the song. All 24 students participated in the performance, with third-year SIT students recording the ensemble as part of their course. Many of the students of 8LB hope to go onto a musical career after they leave school. “We have a great sense of community at MAC and a great tradition of music,” she said. Angela was unsure of when the CD would be released but hoped they would get a couple of copies. Students from music class 8LB. PHOTO: CHARLOTTE TRUNDLE
What: A party in the Park When: Sunday April 10, 11 am-2 pm Where: McMurdo Park, on Dale Street, in Albert Town Cost: Gold coin donation
What: Coffee group at St Columba’s Church for all those affected by the Christchurch earthquake. Friends welcome When: Every Friday starting April 8, 10am Where: St Columba’s Church, corner of McDougall & Upton Streets Cost: Free
WITH THE WEATHER getting colder some of these guys will certainly feel it over the coming weeks. Eight Wanaka men volunteered last Monday to have their hair shaved off in the name of chari ty at local hairdresser Ali Barber. It was all organised by Patrick McAteer, co-owner of the Lone Star restaurant in Wanaka, to raise money for the Leuk aemia and Blood Foundation. “It’s all part of the Foundation’s ‘Shave for a Cure ’ event,” Patrick said. The national organisers are hoping 10,000 men in New Zealand will take part. So far $1400 has been raised from donations and spon sors of the 22 men in Wanaka who have had their hair shaved off this week . PHOTOS: MALCOLM FRITH
What: Festival of colour When: Tuesday April 12 - 17. Where: Wanaka and surrounds
What: Andy Irvine & Rens van der Zalm in concert When: Friday April, 8 Where: Historic Cardrona Hall Cost: $25
Calling all community groups... If you have an event coming up email the details to theeditor@ thewanakasun.co.nz for selection in our FREE calendar.
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Lifting spirits Co-founders Mark O'Brien and Steve Turner conducting their Broken Shed Vodka research.
By Malcolm Frith
Wanaka based Broken Shed Vodka has won a silver medal at the 2011 San Francisco World Spirits Competition The competition is widely regarded as the leading international spirits contest. A record number of entries were received. In all, 1106 products from 61 countries were evaluated by 33 leading judges from the spirits industry. Founded in early 2010 and first bottled in December 2010, Broken Shed has just started presenting its offering to leading cocktail establishments and outlets in New Zealand. “We knew it was good and we have been getting such a positive response from our customers, but it feels great to get such a strong result from an important competition,” Mark Simmonds, co-founder
and chief crafter of Broken Shed said. “Based in Wanaka, we make our vodka in a relatively remote area,
“We are proud to have all New Zealand based ingredients in our vodka.” and we have only been presenting it to select outlets in New Zealand; so honestly we were very curious how we would fare against so many leading brands in the industry. We couldn’t be happier,” said Mark. The founders of Broken Shed starting making vodka in an old shed in Wanaka. They still use it for events and offices, but have moved production to a facility in Central
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Otago. They tested over ten different water sources from all over New Zealand and also tested four different types of spirit. They refined a number of processing and filtering techniques to make the vodka very smooth, yet without the traditional additives that many types of vodkas have to add to mask their harshness. “We are proud to have all New Zealand based ingredients in our vodka. We use water from the Southern Alps and our spirit is the highest grade available made from whey,” co-founder Mark O’Brien said. “We spent a lot of time evaluating water and spirit sources and working on our blending techniques, so to get recognised by the San Francisco World Spirits Competition is outstanding for us,” he said.
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Community manager resigns By Malcolm Frith
The manager of Community Networks in Wanaka, Heather Clay has resigned. The surprise announcement was made on Tuesday by the trustees of the Alpine Community Development Trust. Heather, a qualified social worker, has accepted a new position with the Canterbury District Health Board in the area of mental health services. “I am really looking forward to getting back to my passion of doing case and clinical work,” Heather said. “Canterbury has a considerable
need at the moment and I am looking forward to taking up a new challenge. Having come from Canterbury DHB three years ago, I am quite familiar with the mental health services there.” Heather has been manager of the Community Networks office in Wanaka for the past ten months. “I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at Community Networks and it has been great getting to know the people of Wanaka and the wider Upper Clutha area, while developing its services,” Heather said. The deputy chairperson of Community Networks
“I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at Community Networks and it has been great getting to know the people of Wanaka...”
Suki Turner, in a statement to the Wanaka Sun, said, “We acknowledged the excellent work that Heather during her time with Community Networks, particularly the challenging times following the Christchurch earthquakes.” Heather will officially leave Community Networks on April 29. The Alpine Community Development Trust says a new appointment for the manager’s position will be announced within a few weeks. Heather Clay. PHOTO: WANAKA SUN
A bit of a magpie By Jennifer Connolly
Peter & Dee Gordon with Wanaka Rodeo president Roger Moseby, left, at the Rodeo Dinner which was held at the Lone Star restaurant last Friday. It was held as a thankyou to Peter and Dee for all their support and use of their grounds on which the annual Wanaka Rodeo was held. The rodeo now has a new home at Albert Town. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
A new look for Wanaka town centre Your views on how the centre of Wanaka should look in the future are being sought. Today (Thursday) the Queenstown Lakes District Council is holding two public meetings at the Lake Wanaka Centre to outline
its new Wanaka Town Centre Guideline. Its aim is to provide guidance on how individual development projects can contribute to, and enhance the character of Wanaka’s town centre. The council says is
important that any work in the town integrates with the overall plan and vision for the area. The first meeting is at 10pm in the Armstrong Room and will be repeated at 6pm.
Paul Forrest, Wanaka’s Art in the Park resident artist this year, admits to being a “bit of a magpie” when it comes to finding interesting surfaces to paint on. Be it a 140 year old wooden pulpit panel, a bedhead or a mirror Paul enjoys creating works of art on forms which are not totally conventional. That’s not to say he doesn’t also use more conventional surfaces such as canvas for his work: Belgian linen is his favourite because of its durability and ability to cope with rigorous treatment. From Wellington, Paul has previously spent only a little time in Central Otago. He is delighted to be here for four weeks as part of his art residency and, equipped with kayak, tramping boots and bicycle, has been absorbing the new landscape, light and hues. He is surprised by the region’s “blueness”, its sharpness of light and the clarity of the air which enables one to “see for miles” Describing himself as a contemporary “icon” painter he likes to think of paintings as works of art which take the viewer into a state of being of “expansiveness, stillness and reflection”. He has no doubt that his work
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Paul Forrest. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
here will have a strong landscape component but he has no interest in creating a “picture postcard” likeness of a subject. He likes his paintings to be unique with an element of surprise – seeing something in a new way. A painter for 23 years Paul paints first and foremost for himself, not to “please the locals”. He likes to compare his paintings to the game of snakes and ladders with marks, lines and various forms incorporated to guide the eye in and around the painting. During the next few weeks Paul
will create a series of works within the theme of harvest high tea. He recently met with local poet Brian Turner and felt he really clicked with him and his descriptions of the light and land. He hopes to get some inspiration from Brian’s poetry anticipating that it will be “delicious” to have a whole new world open up through these writings. Brian Turner will have a public discussion with him on the environment & creativity at Art in the Park this Saturday.
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Charity concert raises the roof By Charlotte Trundle
Roadworks Work is due to begin next week on major road works in the central businesses area of Wanaka. It includes new street lighting, three pedestrian crossings, the installation of new power and telecommunication cables and water pipes. Motorists are being warned that some spaces in the Brownston Street car park will be closed off because of the work. The total cost of the work is $1.55million.
Golf winners Bruce Scott has won the Wanaka Golf Club’s senior championship title for the first time. He defeated Cobra Ross on the 33rd hole to win 4/3. The junior title went to Wyndham Barkman, while the junior B title went to John McRae.
Nearly $11,000 was raised at the Red & Black Quake Relief Concert for the Canterbury Earthquake Appeal. Organiser Lynne Christie praised the generosity of spirit of the local community. Although she said it looked for a while they were going to be well short of their target of $10,000 by the evening things really started to take off, particularly after the first auction. Musician and organiser Jen Shelton of Wanaka sang the New Zealand national anthem for the opening and closing of the event last Saturday. “It was amazing to see how many people knew the Maori words and to
hear the sound rising off the stage. Singing the anthem brought back why we were really there - to help Christchurch,” Jen said. All of the musicians at the event had worked free of charge to help raise money. “A big team of volunteers pulled together and made it possible,” Jen said. She said the musical highlight came at the end of the night. “J Geek and the Geeks came all the way from Auckland to play. They were so bright and vibrant something different than Wanaka is used too,” Jen said. The final tally for the ten hour event was $10,926.50.
Volunteers: Above, Serving red and black drinks, from left, Mount Aspiring College students Kaiya Nicholls, Zoe Powley, Rozel Taylor, Jaime Rodger, Fran Stapper and Billie McHardy. Spiderman: Inset, Cruze Smith, 4, of Wanaka was supporting Christchurch by having his face painted. Civilian Sol: This local musician, left, had the outside
crowd memorized with his music. PHOTOS: CHARLOTTE TRUNDLE
Festival of Colour helps quake cause The Festival of Colour has announced it will donate the proceeds of the Island Summer concert to the Christchurch arts community affected by the February earthquake. Island Summer were strongly affected by the earthquake with Hemiquaver Lesatele escaping from St Paul’s Church and band leader, Pos Mavaega, in a mall with his two children as it fell down around them. “I was in St Paul’s Church on corner of Cashel and Madras in the back of the hall when the earthquake hit, said Lesatele. “I ran out to check on the girl who was in the front
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office and all I could see was a wall of grey dust and we knew straightaway the side wall had come down. As we came out onto Madras Street, CTV was right in front of us and it was like another hit, we were stunned, it was like a scene from a movie.” Island Summer is dedicated to the wave of Pacific migrants who settled in New Zealand in the 1960s, putting a contemporary spin on the old songs and ballads from this time, songs of longing and island stories that everyone will recognise, bringing a hint of the tropics to autumnal Lake Wanaka.
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Something to stand for By Carlotte Trundle
When Robett ‘Holler’ Hollis was at high school he went to the career centre to see what he could do when he left school. “They said I could work in a factory packing boxes,” he said. “I remember saying to myself: stuff you guys, I’ll show you.” The Wanaka based, 25-year-old entrepreneur definitely showed them. He is the CEO of NZsnowboard.com, is a professional snowboarder, got chosen to be on the Olympic presenting panel on nationwide television and helped create the New Zealand Snowboard Union. Robett was born in Dargaville and lived on a farm. His family lived in Fiji until he was nine and then moved to Aranui, Christchurch. “Since I grew up in Fiji I had never seen or touched snow so I skied one day when I was eleven and then never skied again. Which is weird because I used to rollerblade up a storm so you think I would have taken that pathway instead of snowboarding.” A skate shop he worked for in Christchurch gave him free snowboard rentals and helped him get started. “When I started at Mt. Hutt, I rocked a huge snowboard board that was way too big and heavy for me, while wearing PVC fireman pants and a jacket from the op-shop,” he said. “I was out of control, all over the place but I had the biggest smile on my face the
Robett Hollis snowboarding in Tahoe this summer. PHOTOS: ROBERT HOLLIS
“If you don’t stand for something you’ll fall for anything” whole time,” he said. Robett finished high school and went head first into snowboard world. He moved to Wanaka and in 2003 completed the Otago Polytechnic Instructor Course at Cardrona. “That year changed my life and was the best thing I ever could have done.” He excelled at instructing and was the youngest person ever to pass his level three full certificate instructing exam in the States with the highest marks ever given out. “The funny thing is I have never instructed another day since I got fully qualified.” Robett was also a successful competitive rider and was the NZSBA Rider of the Year and got a silver medal at the Forum Youngblood World Finals in Tahoe. His big break in the business world came when he started NZsnowboard.com. “I saw a huge gap in the market when New Zealand started shifting from dial up to broadband and I realised
there was an open playing field for a core business to bring everyone in together in the snowboard world. This all happened when I was still being a ‘pro rider’, but I realised I wanted to get another ball rolling while my riding was at its peak so I could transition out of being ‘just’ a rider to being taken seriously in the industry and as a business man. I think I have successfully done this.” Robett came to Wanaka for the snow and has now lived here for eight winter seasons. “I stay for the vibe. It’s funny as I get older I appreciate more and more about the region,” he said. “I used to love Dough Bin pies at 3am and now I love looking over Mt. Iron and wondering where would be the best section to retire on.
Although I do still get in a few pies now and again.” Robett enjoys the television industry and one of the many projects he is working on is pitching an action sports TV show that he came up with. “I definitely have my fingers in a bunch of pies. Maybe too many,” he said. “Snowboarding has given me so much and I have truly been blessed with an amazing tight crew of friends, a supporting family, a great network of companies in the industry and an ever so patient and understanding fiancée. Life is good.” One moral Robett says has stuck by him, is one his mum told him. “If you don’t stand for something you’ll fall for anything.”
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Music makes the world
Members of House of Mountain performing at the Riverhouse.
Claire Easterbrook, centre, with some of the Japanese students at the concert who attend Mount Aspiring College.
go around
About 100 people of all ages attended a concert at Riverhouse near Albert Town last Sunday to help raise money for Japan. Among those present where p e o p l e f r o m 11 d i f f e r e n t countries. “There was a wonderful atmosphere,” organiser Claire Easterbrook said. Originally the concert was planned for outdoors, but because of the weather it was decided to hold it inside Claire’s home. A number of local groups and individual musicians showcased their music. A total of $400 was raised from the afternoon event.
The most romantic proposal By Charlotte Trundle
Two Wanaka friends have made a romantic movie and entered a competition to win a trip around the world so their dreams can come true. Kaz von Heraud-Parker and Jane Hawkey have made a one minute movie called True Love for “the World’s Most Romantic Proposal Competition” starring local romantics Lara Bullock and Greg Redai.
If they win, Kaz’s dream is to have her hand bag line in seven boutiques in seven international cities and Jane hopes to go to the World FreeDiving Championships in Europe. “The movie is judged both on creativity and popularity so we are asking the Wanaka community to support our movie and our dreams,” Kaz said. “We have already had help with the movie. I think
PHOTOS: MALCOLM FRITH
Lara Bullock and Greg Redai filming a romantic proposal. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
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this is what’s so special about living here.” Their inspiration for the next movie if they make the next round of the competition is ‘keeping romance alive’. “It’s those special moments of love which make the world go around,” Kaz said. Ten movies will be picked from the entries to go onto the next round. From there a winner will be crowned.
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In brief New health centre Wanaka’s new multi-million dollar community medical centre on Cardrona Road is on track to be completed by mid June. The $7million centre has been built with private funds and is seen as the way forward for small rural communities. It will be the new home for Wanaka Medical Centre, Aspiring Medical Centre and Wanaka Physiotherapy. Among the other services available at the new centre will be x-ray facilities, consulting rooms and a pharmacy.
Crime figures A total of 737 crimes were reported in Wanaka during 2010. Latest figures show local police solved 51.7% of them –up from 44.6% in 2009. The police said a lot of the reported crimes are wilful damage, often committed by visitors to the town who leave before they can be tracked down.
Lucky escape Local business man Bernie Sugrue with his 2010 Chevrolet Camaro he imported from America PHOTO: CHARLOTTE TRUNDLE
By Charlotte Trundle
While on a trip to America Wanaka business man Bernie Sugrue fell in love with the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro so much he imported one from the United States. A yellow and black version of his red V8 muscle car is the AutoBot Bumble Bee which stars in the Transformers movies. “While I was in America at a conference I decided I really wanted the car, so I got some opinions on how to get it back
to New Zealand,” Bernie said. “Everyone told me it wasn’t possible but I looked into it more and as long as there are under 2000 made, it’s a high performance vehicle and I own it for four years before I sell it, I could bring it back to New Zealand.” To buy a new version of the two door coupe would set you back $30,995 American dollars. Bernie found a six month old one, sold his old car and got the Camaro imported to the country. “I love high performance cars.
I’m a huge car enthusiast and I’m lucky my wife is a petrol head too,” Bernie said. The six speed car is left hand drive; converting it to right hand drive would cost over $30,000. “I picked the car up from Christchurch and I have to admit I had an interesting day driving on the left side. I think my driving was shocking,” he said. Bernie said so far he has had no speeding tickets in the car which goes from 0-60mph in 4.6 seconds. “It goes fast, very fast,” he said.
Vital statistics Make & model: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro Engine size: 426 horse power, 6.2 liter V8 Top speed: 155MPH
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A Chinese family of three escaped serious injury after their car overturned on the Crown Range. Police say the car left the road on a left-hand bend at roadworks about 4km south of the Cadrona Hotel. The family managed to escape from the vehicle before emergency services arrived at the scene.
New appointment Lauren Moyes has joined Lakes Leisure as the new Community programmes co-ordinator. She replaces Alana Talbot who originally started with the Queenstown Events Centre in 2006. Lauren has an extensive recreation based teaching background, a diploma in teaching and has a bachelor of physical education.
Coffee mornings Community coffee mornings for people displaced by the Christchurch earthquake. Every Friday from 10am at St Columba’s Church, corner McDougall Street and Upton Street. Visitors and locals welcome.
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Reaching new heights
Some of the competitors limbering up ready to take part in the Climbing New Zealand National Cup climbing competition.
PHOTO: MALCOLM FRITH
Determined to reach the top at the New Zealand National Cup climbing competition. PHOTO: WANAKA.TV
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B a s e c a m p Wa n a k a Climbing Centre reverberated with the sound of success last weekend with Round 1 of the 2011 Climbing New Zealand National Cup. Hosted by Wanaka’s Cliffhangers Climbing Club, more than 40 competitors participated in a weekend which
showcased local youth climbing talent as well as attracting an impressive New Zealand- wide field of top class sport climbers. Weeks of work by the Cliffhangers committee, Climbing New Zealand and Basecamp volunteers culminated in a smooth, safe, fun event which provided an opportunity
for locals to experience national level climbing and put Basecamp Wanaka Climbing Centre firmly on the map as a venue. “This is getting the word out to New Zealand that Wanaka has a very talented youth climbing club” said Clay Garrett, Basecamp Wa n a k a C l i m b i n g
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Centre owner. “We are planning for this to be an annual event. It’s fantastic watching local kids start their competition careers, giving them a head start and being part of their development,” Clay said. Results on page 15.
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Candy Floss: Samantha Garrick & Grace Lee of Wanaka enjoyed the Gypsy fair on Saturday.
The gypsy lifestyle
The original Gypsy Fair drew a big crowd at the Wanaka showgrounds at the weekend. One of the many gypsy families running their own business at the fair was Jeanette, Ray and their two children Jessy and Georgie Poulson. Along with their dog Frankie they live in a self-contained house bus and travel around New Zealand running their business. The two children are home schooled and their home has internet, computers and EFTPOS. They sell leatherwear, woolen products and Jeanette also paints faces. “We are gypsy by choice not by nature we are nothing like the original gypsies, people may think of. We are quite modern,” dad Ray Poulson said. He said over 95 percent of the wares at the fair are made on site or are sourced in New Zealand. The fair follows a circuit spending five
Ray Poulson, Frankie the dog and his family live in this self-contained house bus.
months in the North Island and three months in the South Island. The word gypsy means travelling person. Ray stressed none of the gypsies at the fair were freedom campers. “We are all members of the Motor Home Association of New Zealand, we all have self contained accommodation. I think the freedom campers ruin it for us and give us a bad reputation,” Ray said. The family all agree they love the lifestyle of being a gypsy. “The satisfaction of owning our own business, being our own boss and seeing the country – we wouldn’t want to do anything else,” Ray and Jeanette said.
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A drink driving operation is currently underway in the Wanaka area and you will hear and see an advertising campaign supporting the operation starting this week as well. There is no excuse for drinking and driving when CRIME are always plenty of alternatives line there on offer: Taxis, Courtesy coaches, sober drivers, walking, running, skipping and hopping are all good alternative solutions to get you where you want to be! Here’s a quick rundown of the week that was: Fire and Police attended an explosion and fire at the Luggate camping ground last week in which a young male foreigner was lucky to escape with minor burns after a gas bottle blew up in his campervan. Local fire fighting volunteers also attended a call out to BASE on Brownston Street early on Friday morning when three males, thinking it was funny, set off the fire alarm in the accommodation block thereby evacuating the whole building at 1.30am. Police have obtained excellent video footage of the males in the act, and in the bar beforehand, and an investigation is underway. If per chance you ARE one of those males, pop
into the station this week for a chat and ask for me. I look forward to talking to you. Police dealt with two vehicle crashes this week, one in the Cardrona Valley and another on Ardmore Street. No injuries were involved however both would appear to be caused by lack of driving attention. One male was processed for drink driving over the weekend and another boy racer was locked up and the car impounded after doing burnouts around Ballantyne Road. The ten hour concert for Christchurch over the weekend at the LWC went well with no police involvement necessary and of course a great result with the $10,000 total achieved by midnight. Police also assisted the Mental Health team on three separate occasions over the week dealing with local patients. Finally, remember to get down to the Albert Town Community Association’s “Party in the Park” at McMurdo Park in Dale Street this Sunday between 11am and 2pm to support the local community and have some fun. Sunday’s weather is looking good as well. Crimeline by Constable Mike Thomas
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New book “a wonderful collaboration”
A photograph of Winifred McAllister Brown from the book.
PHOTO: STEPHANIE DEFREGGER
Stephanie Defregger and Liz Maluschnig PHOTO: SUE WARDS
By Sue Wards
A collaboration between a local photographer and a local counsellor has produced a book celebrating the parentchild relationship. ‘Did you know ... The importance of love in the parent-child relationship’, which will be launched this weekend, features text by counsellor Liz Maluschnig and photographs by Stephanie Defregger, reflecting Liz’s “excitement about the impact of the child-parent relationship on the child.” The idea for the book was formed when Liz heard child development expert Nathan MikaereWallis speak. “I come from a counselling background,
he comes from a neuroscientist’s point of view,” Liz said. “We were saying the same things but he was saying it in a more user-friendly way.” Research shows a child’s brain is only 30 percent formed at birth. “The rest is formed by you,” Liz said. “Eightyfive percent of your baby’s brain is programmed in the first three years of life.” The book outlines the importance of touch, playfulness and attention for babies’ growing brains. Nathan Mikaere-Wallis
has called the book “a beautifully clear summary of the messages we have learnt from neuroscience over the last 20 years.” Liz (a mother of two) and Stephanie (a mother of three) both wanted the book to encourage mothers (and fathers) “that what they’re doing is fantastic and it’s the basics that are the most important.” They say at the end of the book: “We believe the parent-child relationship is the most significant relationship for creating peace and love in this world.”
Liz wanted the book beautifully illustrated and had decided on black and white photographs before she realised Stephanie was the ideal photographer. “Stephanie is a friend, she’s right here, and she’s a great photographer,” Liz said. “The synergy between us had been great. It has been a wonderful collaboration” All the photos, most of local families, were already in Stephanie’s portfolio. “I love they all came out of the moment,” she said, describing them as “true soul shots.” The women will launch their book this Sunday evening (April 10) at the Lake House. See classifieds for details.
500th edition giveaway The Wanaka Sun will celebrate its 500th edition next week (April 14) by offering readers the chance to experience some of Wanaka’s most spectacular attractions. This week is your last chance to win a voucher for two adults to experience the Wanaka Nature Encounter, a new day-long product from Eco Wanaka Adventures and Ridgeline Adventures which includes a cruise to Mou Waho Island, a highcountry 4WD tour and a wine tasting at Rippon Vineyard.
To win To go into the draw to win a voucher for two adults to experience the Wanaka Nature Encounter you need to answer one question each week for three weeks. This week’s question is:
How many copies of the Wanaka Sun are printed every Thursday? Go to www.thewanakasun.co.nz to see the last two weeks’ questions. Send the answers, along with your name and contact details, to admin@thewanakasun.co.nz or call in to the Wanaka Sun office, at the top of the escalator in Spencer House mall. Entries close Sunday April 10.
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Nominations for sports awards By Malcolm Frith
Finalists for the Central Otago Sports Awards have been announced and two Wanaka athletes have been nominated in the senior women category. They are trathlete Nicky Samuels and multi-sporter Jo Williams. The awards ceremony is being held
at the Grand Mercure Oakridge resort in Wanaka on Friday, April 15. The junior women category also lists Wanaka athletes Saasha Bruce (rowing) Holy Wigg (karate) and Jessica Bailey (kayaking) in the finals. In the senior men’s there are five local finalists –Dougal Allan (multisport) Ivan Kipper (aerobatics) and
snowsports men Adam Hall, Jossi Wells and Carl Murphy. Three of the six finalists for coach of the year also come from Wanaka. They are rowing coach Dave Varvey, freeski coach Pete Legnavsky and Bruce Wells for snowsports.
Records set in half marathon Nicky Samuels after winning her first World Cup triathlon in Australia.
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Records were set in the Southern Lakes half marathon races in Cardona Valley last Saturday. Open Women: Wanaka’s Simone Maier (1:22:30) broke the record previously held by Merryn Johnston (1:22:47). Open Men: Adrian Bailey’s record was smashed by the first three place-getters. Luke Hurring of Christchurch won breaking the record by a massive five minutes, making it the third fastest half marathon
run this season in New Zealand. Among the standout performances was 70-year-old Peter Ruhen of Dunedin who won the 60+ age group (new record, new age group) in 1:38:12. Local Wanaka runner Lorenz Kissling won the Open Men’s 10km run in a time of 36 minutes 23 seconds. While Dunedin’s Shireen Crumpton came first in the Open Female 10km run with a time of 36 minutes 47 seconds.
The ultimate challenge
By Malcolm Frith
Four hundred and fifty cyclists from around New Zealand and overseas are due to take part in this year’s Contact Epic Race at Lake Hawea on April 16. Described as the country’s ultimate mountain bike challenge, riders have to compete over a 125km course through the Hunter Valley and Dingle Burn highcountry farming stations which border Lake Hawea. “It’s the mountain biking test piece for endurance athletes and those with a sense of adventure,” race organiser Danielle Nicholson said. During the event, a number of local groups are hired as volunteers to marshal the course. “Thanks to Contact Energy,
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local groups get paid $4000 for helping out. Some even have to overnight in huts to ensure they are in place on time,” Danielle said. The event also provides a fundraising opportunity for landowners. “Every year an aid station is set up at the Dingle Burn farming station where owners and their families make tea, coffee, and scones for the riders. It’s New Zealand’s most remote café.” Among the riders planning to take part in this year’s race around Lake Hawea is TV3 weather presenter Mike Hall. In its fourth year, the Contact Epic race will start at Lake Hawea Dam. The 95km Classic begins at Kidd’s Bush.
Thursday 07 April to Wednesday 13 April 2011
Tim Wilding of Wellington Mens Epic 125km Winner, 2010. PHOTO: Contact Epic / Studio 5
VIEWPOINT editorial
TXT MESS AGE
BOARD SAY NO TO BUILDING ON LAKE FRONT WALKING TO WOOL SHED IS A GOOD WARM UP. WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF A CAMEL FELL THROUGH THE ROOF RIGHT NOW? DOES THE R.M.A. ALLOW 4 CATTLE 2 HAVE ACCESS IN2 THE CLUTHA RIVER? IF NOT WHY ARE THEY THERE NOW POLLUTING OUR WATER. WHO IS RESPONSIBLE 4 STOPPING IT? AGAINST NEW ROWING CLUB. WHO DO I HAVE TO CONTACT RE THIS ISSUE AT QLDC? THANK YOU TO THE PERSON WHO HIT MY LARGE DOG WITH YOUR CAR ALONG LAKEVIEW TCE IN LAKE HAWEA. I HOPE YOU ARE WRACKED WITH GUILT FOR NOT STOPPING. OWN UP AND APOLOGISE! ARE THERE ANY KIND PEOPLE OUT THERE WHO COULD HELP ME AND MY KIDS THIS WINTER WITH A BIT OF FIREWOOD PLEASE. IT HAS BEEN A STRESSFUL YEAR. NOT PROUD TO ASK BUT WOULD BE REALLY APPRECIATED BY ME AND MY KIDS. CONTACT THE WANAKA SUN FOR MY PHONE NUMBER. EASY LIKE SUNDAY MORNING - MONDAY, MONDAY - RUBY TUESDAY - WEDNESDAY MORNING, 3 A.M - FRIDAY, I’M IN LOVE - SATURDAY NIGHT – BUT WHAT ABOUT THURSDAY’S THEME SONG?? WELL DONE TO ALL THE WANAKA SOCCER PLAYERS WHO PLAYED AMAZINGLY LAST SUNDAY IN CROMWELL. LET’S BRING ALL TEAMS TO THE TOP OF YOUR LEAGUE THIS YEAR AND MAKE WANAKA PROUD. WANAKA HAS A LOT OF TALENT AND WE PROVED IT ON SUNDAY.
All over the Middle East men and women are fighting for freedom from despots and tyranny. The one thing they all call for is the right for the freedom of speech. Three weeks ago I received a letter from Sarah Ballard who expressed her sadness on how a small minority of people are stopping, through intimidation, the development of a much needed community centre at St Columba’s Anglican Church in Wanaka. Since then I have received a large number of letters, emails and phone calls from people who are clearly angry and support Sarah Ballard’s views. I have even had strangers approach me and whisper to me of their sadness in what is happening at St Columba’s Church. But fear strikes in many ways. When asked if anyone would like to go public and tell their story to the Wanaka Sun they all declined. Then I was handed a letter from the Anglican Bishop of Dunedin expressing his views on the matter to be published in this newspaper. At the last minute a formal request was made not to reveal its contents publicly. I have had the privilege of living in a country where I have never being frightened to express my views for the fear of any reprisals. Therefore, I find it sad that one woman in Wanaka, who opposes the development of a community centre, can cause so much damage and fear to so many in a democratic country. Ed.
Shhh I am still waiting for the Wanaka Sun to answer my question (see letters to the editor, February 10). I wanted to know what age category did Fiona Reid compete in when it was reported she came second in her group in Challenge Wanaka. Is this a state secret or is the Wanaka Sun hiding something from its readers? Peter W. Wanaka
SHAME ON COUNCILLOR. GET THOSE POLES OFF THE FORESHORE. NO TO BUILDINGS. WHAT WERE YOU THINKING? CAN WANAKA NOT LEARN ANYTHING FROM QUEENSTOWN? YOU ARE NOT SERIOUS ABOUT PUTTING AN EYESORE OF A CLUBHOUSE ON THE PRICELESS ASSET WANAKA HAS - A WIDE OPEN EXPANSE OF LAKE FRONT. DON’T RUIN IT! How can frisbee golf have trouble using lismore park but rowing club can look at building a big building on the lake front? wHY DON’T WANAKA DRIVERS KNOW HOW TO USE INDICATIORS?
Parking fines Regarding the letter written by Peter Chamberlayne and parking on reserve land. I don’t know about others, but we parked on the reserve bordering Brownston Street for the Wanaka A&P Show (as was everyone else) and when we arrived back at our car we found a $40 parking fine under our windscreen wiper. So to counter Peter’s claim that no one was fined is incorrect, I just hope that everyone else who was parked on the reserve that day was also pinged, and if so, it must have been a bumper day for the QLDC!
Road danger It is with great concern that I write to you about the safety of the children walking, riding or skating to and from school along Totara Terrace. Each morning I see the Wanaka primary students riding their bikes and skateboards zig-zagging across the street and most times on the wrong side of the road. They ride two and sometimes three abreast, crossing the road in front of traffic with no sign of concern. Our road is in a blind hill where traffic comes over the hump and could, quite possibly, hit one of these unsuspecting kids. We live in a fantastic town where children can safely walk to school but unless something is done about the children’s awareness of the dangers of the road I fear that one or more will certainly get hurt. Perhaps a police presence in these early commuting hours would be a good idea to pull up the kids and inform them of the safest ways to travel, for example, on the footpaths. Maegan Johnsen Concerned Totara Terrace resident.
Jo Bagrie
Mistaken identity My name is Nigel Gee, father of Nicholas Gee. I am writing to ask if you at the Wanaka Sun could kindly publish this letter to say that my son was not the same person that was the victim of a bar assault at the Bullock Bar some months ago. Since that incident, I have been plagued with emails, phone calls, and people stopping me in the street asking how my son Nicholas is. It’s a small town and its hard to believe that there are two Nicholas Gees here. Actually, my son is now in his 4th year of an Architectural degree in Auckland, but he did go to Mount Aspiring Collage a few years back and did live in Wanaka. He is well known in Wanaka and that’s where the misunderstanding is. If you could do that for us both and the entire family, then that would be much appreciated. I really don’t want people to continue to think that my son is getting into fights in bars, that’s just not my the way my son conducts his life.
write to the editor... Let the community know your views, email your letter to:
theeditor@thewanakasun.co.nz *Letters must be no more than 200 words
Nigel Gee Wanaka
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*Te Kakano Aotearoa Trust notice of AGM* - April 7th, Thurs, 6:30pm @ St John’s Room, Link Way. Nibbles & drinks provided. Come along to get to know the Trust, check out what we’ve done and talk about our native habitat restoration plans for the future. All welcome.
Counsellor/Family Therapist Meg Bryant. MNZAC, ACC reg. Family Court approved. New premises in town. For children, youth, families, relationships, mother & baby issues and individual adult issues. Ph 021 270 0866 for an appointment. megbryant1@yahoo.co.nz
WANAKA.TV for professional photography + video production. Call me to discuss your next visual project. www.facebook.com/wanaka.tv ph 022 614 9192. film@ wanaka.tv The Wanaka Tourism seminar meeting is at 4pm on April 15 at the Upper Clutha Rugby Club. Community Coffee Mornings for people displaced by the Christchurch earthquake. Every Friday from 10am at St Columba’s Church corner McDougall Street and Upton Street. Visitors and locals welcome. Book handmade photography for your beautiful family and wedding portraits. call Stephanie Defregger on 443 5060 and visit www.handmadephotography. co.nz BOOK LAUNCH “did you know...” this Sunday at 7pm at the Wanaka Lakehouse, 27 Penrith Park Dr. All welcome!
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WANTED My name is Tom. I am moving to Wanaka early May for the Otago Polytech Ski Instructors course. Looking for a full board situation till October. I am honest, reliable, easy going and relatively self sufficient but I need food and water! I have my own transport. Contact Jenny 021 461561 or Tom 021 02721374 or email thegowers@hotmail.com Home Exchange – my large house in the French Alps – February-March 2012 – for a house in Wanaka or Queenstown. For further info go to http://www. homeexchange.com/show.php?id=177463 Alternatively ring my uncle 03 445 1044 Cromwell. Flatmates wanted. Cosy Albert Town house near tracks and river. Ph: 4431522
FOR RENT Very warm house for rent at Hawea. Beautiful new 3 bedroom home. $280 per week. Call 443 1242. Gorgeous Villa in Nelson overlooking Tasman Bay available for winter school holidays 16 to 30 July 2011. View at www.walcotthouse.co.nz. Sleeps 8, $500 per night for up to 6 nights or $400 per night for 7 to 14 nights. Refer to website for contact detail.
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Circulation: 8,300 Phone: 03 443 5252 Fax: 03 443 5250 Text: 021 986 786 Address: Top of the escalator, Spencer House, Wanaka Postal: PO Box 697, Wanaka Managing Editor:Malcolm Frith theeditor@thewanakasun.co.nz Journalists: Sue Wards wpl@ thewanakasun.co.nz Charlotte Trundle journalist@ thewanakasun.co.nz Production: Adam Hall production@ thewanakasun.co.nz Advertising: Jude Smith marketing@ thewanakasun.co.nz Office Supervisor: Ruth Bolger admin@thewanakasun.co.nz Printed by: Guardian Print, Ashburton Delivered by: Wanaka Rowing Club Published by: Wanaka Sun (2003) Ltd
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Nikki Heath would like to SAY A big thank you everyone involved in the Wanaka Sun Quake Food Bank Drive and the Quake Support Drop In Centre. To the countless volunteers, to the kind people of the Upper Clutha who donated goods, and to the businesses who supported us. Everyone who assisted along the way has contributed to ensuring the quake victims stay in our area was a positive and enjoyable one. A huge thank you to the new owner of the former Catholic church who allowed us to use the building for the drop-in centre, no questions asked. It was an extremely generous gesture which fitted all of our requirements, perfect location and facilities, and all of the displaced people from Christchurch who benefited from the use of the building were extremely grateful for the use of it.
Wanaka Pharmacy is your pharmacy. We are open for you until 7pm 7 days a week. Top end of Helwick Street, across from the Police Station. Ph (03) 443 8000
Wanaka Community Networks Manager Heather Clay would like to say thank you to the property owner, Mr Duffy, for the use of the building, to Telecom for the computer connections, the volunteers who were absolutely wonderful, including the many counsellors who gave their time to the centre and Nikki Heath for arranging most of it. Also Selectrix for the TV, and all those wonderful people who donated food, clothing and house-hold goods for the people of Christchurch staying here in Wanaka.
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CLASSIFIEDS SPORT RESULTS
SPORT RESULTS
Round 1 of the 2011 Climbing New Zealand National Cup Local climbers competed strongly. The following climbers gained podium places: Josh Rogan placed first in Youth Male D. Liam Paulin-Kemp placing second in Youth male D. Amelia Hide placed first in Youth Female D. Rebecca Hilton placed second in Youth Female D. Finn Fairbairn placed third in Youth B speed climbing.
WANAKA BRIDGE RESULTS Mt Iron Stakes 2: North/ South:- Ena Leckie, Jenny Muir 68.87% 1. Dorothy McDonald, Maggie Stratford 63.54% 2. Mary GibsonCollings, Pat Ross 55.90% 3. East/West:- Allan Kelly, Terry Wilson 61.99% 1. Errol Kelly, Jenny Pryde 59.30% 2. Jan Lyness, Dawn Wilson 58.46% 3 Friday Bridge, 1 April: North/South:- Lynne Fegan, Maggie Stratford and Joy Baxter, Karolyn Macandrew, 60.95 1= Sherill Catsburg, Mary Gibson-Collings 60.00% 3 East/West: WANAKA BOWLS RESULTS Progressive Tournament Gretta Bussell, Jan Lyness 60.00% 1. Bruce Cathie, Mo Skips 1 George Russell 2 Peter Gray 3 Coleen Schofield 56.11% 2. Fran, Holmes, Daphne Stewart Landsborough Thirds 1 Kura Urquhart 2 John Barton 55.56% 3. 3 Steve Roper Leads 1 Rob Mathewson 2 Peter Cooke 3 Rebecca Elliot LAKE HAWEA GOLF RESULTS Medal L G U & Ringer 3-4-2011 0 - 15 1st Dick Sullivan 78-12-66 2nd Mark Tarras Golf Results Men - 4BBB. Craig Still & Bankshaw 84-14-70 on-c/back Kahu Vincent, Isaac Murray Hyndman 49 Stablefords, Bonar Rowley & Jack Davidson 16 + 1st Neville Roberts 92-24-68 on-c/back Templeton 48, Allan Kane & Colin Pledger 43. Two- 2nd Gerry Browne 86-18-68 Ladies 1st Joy Hansen 90Allan Kane Women - Margaret Sell 34 Stablefords, 25-65 2nd Kay Todd 96- 4-72 on-c/back Linda Osborne Kate Norman 31, Jan Allan 27, Lyndsey Harrison 24. Nearest Pin Gerry Browne Two/s Mark Bankshaw
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SPORT
A flying start By The Sideline Ram
Prems 18 Wakatipu 10 Seniors 5 Wakatipu 23 ‘Upper Clutha premiers Kerry “Hooter” Hondelink takes the ball up midfield’ PHOTO: KATE DOWLING
A great start to the season for the prems as they outplayed a bigger and more experienced Wakatipu team. At first glance this looked like it was a mismatch but within five minutes the Upper Clutha men took the game by the scruff of the neck and ran Wakatipu ragged. The team is extremely well drilled and you could have thrown a blanket over the forward pack for most of the day. The backs talked and organised themselves on defence and had good penetration on attack. After kicking an early penalty Upper Clutha continued attacking and went close to scoring a number of times. One wayward pass saw Wakatipu go the length of the
field to score a try against the run of play. A penalty kicked by each side saw Wakatipu leading 10-6 at half-time. Within ten minutes of the second half the prems were in control again and were unlucky not to cross the line. Wakatipu could not keep them out for ever and after a long period on attack Upper Clutha went over in the corner. By this time Wakatipu were out on their feet and Upper Clutha continued to attack. An intercept try saw the score at 18-10. There were long debates on the sideline over who was player of the day and it was hard for the management to choose just one. Tom Hudson won the honour this week for his no nonsense approach and hard aggressive tacking.
The seniors got off to a slow start which wasn’t surprising as they have been short of players up to this point. They were down 0-18 at half-time but rallied well to outplay Wakatipu in the second half. Plenty to work on for these boys this week, but they will come good. Player of the day went to Peter Kane. These results show that the club is in good hands. With the retirement of a number of senior and long serving players at the end of last year the young players have had to step up, and they did. This week the prems and the seniors are at home for the first time this season. They would love to have a big and vocal crowd to support them.
Dedication and training pay off By Amanda Inkster
Coaches Dave Varney and Rob Bruce brought a large group of dedicated students to the Maadi Cup Regatta on the North Island at Karapiro last week. The group of nine Mount Aspiring College students was the biggest group yet to attend the regatta. All crews made the semi-finals, and five crews made the finals: two in the A Finals and three in the B finals. A Finals Saasha Bruce won a bronze medal in the girls under-18 single sculls, in a tight race and a personal best time in just 8.00, following Otago’s Tessa Young
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(7.58, gold) and Hannah Osborne (7.59, silver) from Waikato. The boys novice coxed four of Jamie Bowley, Jarrod Wellman, Elliott Meldrum, James Redai and cox Bradley Jackson were 6th in their final. This young crew of 15- and 16-year-olds have plenty of time to develop some more strength and perfect their technique for next season. B Finals The boys’ novice double - Jamie Bowley and James Redai, both 15, won their B final showing great potential for the future Boys under-16 double of Eachann Bruce and Jamie Bowley were 2nd. These boys have been performing very well,
Boys novice four - from left James Redai, Elliott Meldrum, Jarrod Wellman and Jamie Bowley.
Saasha Bruce with coach Rob Bruce.
particularly as they only started rowing together as a definite crew three weeks before the event. The boys lightweight double sculls (crew average weight of 72kgs) – Fifteen-year-old Eachann Bruce teamed up with Nick Jackson, 16, to come 4th in the B final. These boys have consistently
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put up some of the club’s fastest doubles times. Other semi-final results: Under-17 singles - Lee Martin 5th and Nick Jackson 7th Under-17 doubles - Nick Jackson and Lee Martin 6th Boys under-16 singles - Eachann Bruce 5th.