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Winter came to the Games The weather forced the 100% New Zealand Winter Games to schedule changes to some events this week, with Tuesday’s cross country freestyle event cancelled due to gale force winds and blizzards.

The freeski slopestyle was postponed and will take

place today (Thursday) at Snow Park.

Yesterday’s freeski halfpipe was delayed to allow for a longer practise session but the finals got underway in the afternoon at Cardrona. Wanaka’s Jossi Wells (pictured) took out second place to the USA’s

Gus Kenworthy.

The first of three days of cross country ski racing began on Monday at Snow Farm. The men’s 15km classic race featured a strong field, with a sprint finish which saw Kris Freeman (USA) cross the line first in front of team

mate Andrew Newell and Canadian Alex Harvey.

In the women’s 10km classic race Olympic gold medallist Justyna Kowalczyk (POL) led from the start to finish first, Sumiko Ishigaki (JPN) followed and third place went to Seul-Gi Nam (JPN).

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Beau James and Jossi Wells.

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Dairy questions asked Sue Wards

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Amy Sheehan.

There may be a chance for members of the Wanaka community to learn more about the large scale dairy farm being developed at Hawea Flat at a public meeting planned on the issue.

Progress is well underway on the first large dairy farm in the Upper Clutha region, on the 2400ha Camphill Station recently bought by Jim and Jenny Cooper of Australia. The Coopers have family connections to Wanaka.

Hawea Community Association president Rachel Brown is organising a public information meeting about the dairy farm, amid concerns about what the development will encompass.

“People just want to know what is happening,” she said. Rachel has heard many different rumours about the scope and activities of the development, much of which is speculation, she said. “A lot of the fear is about the unknown.”

Farm consultant Peter Hook told the

Earthworks underway at the new dairy farm in Hawea Flat.

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The farms are going to be quite dependent on the community.

Wanaka Sun he would be in favour of attending a public meeting. “The farms are going to be quite dependent on the community,” he said. “There will be a lot of work opportunities for the community, so my personal opinion is a meeting would be quite useful.”

Peter confirmed that, rather than one large farm, initially there will be two family-sized farms, with casual work available in calf rearing and relief milking.

Concerns voiced by Hawea residents include the potential impact of the farm

on the Hawea and Clutha Rivers, which are on the boundary of the property, and the impact on Hawea Flat’s bore water supply. “What people really want is for the water to be monitored now so there can be baselines,” Rachel said.

Otago Regional Council resource management director Selva Selvarajah has confirmed the farm will be monitored by council staff to ensure compliance with the council’s water plan and to assess the farm’s affect on groundwater. A lysimeter (which collects soil leachate data) will also be installed on a Hawea Flat farm within the next few weeks and the ORC will begin a groundwater investigation of the Lake Hawea aquifer.

“We are taking great care that everything is done in the best possible way, even to the extent of installing sensor equipment in the soil to monitor what is happening,” Peter Hook said.

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crimescene Thefts plague Wanaka There has been a rash of burglaries in Wanaka over the past week, with houses entered, bikes stolen from properties and valuables taken from skifields.

“There are some opportunistic little burglars out there at the moment taking advantage of unlocked dwellings,” Constable Ingrid Glendining said. “If you’re leaving your house/flat/apartment/room etc remember to lock doors and close windows, pull curtains at night, even leave a light on to help deter thieves and hide your goodies.”

A number of bikes were stolen from properties around Plantation Road and were found scattered along Anderson Road on Saturday morning, and some tools were stolen from a building site in Hawea Flat last week.

Constable Glendining said there also appear to be thieves targeting Cardrona and Treble Cone. “If you are taking valuables skiing with you make sure you lock them away, and try to keep an eye on your skis and snowboards.”

Winter driving This week’s extreme driving conditions have sparked this reminder from Wanaka police: If the sign says to put on chains; you must put on chains. If the sign says the road is closed; the road is closed and you cannot drive on it.

“These signs do not mean it’s up to you to decide whether or not you should put on chains because you drive a four wheel drive, or that you’ve driven that road before in the snow and you’ll be fine,” Constable Glendining said. “The decision has been made for you and you must obey these signs. If you do not obey and we catch you (which we will) you will be facing huge fines and possible charges.”

Drunks and vandals Alcohol fuelled crime this week included a fight started over a spilt drink at a local bar, a couple of people apprehended driving under the influence and two men caught throwing glass bottles from cars.

There was also damage caused by vandals over the past week, with posts broken from the bridge near the Rob Roy recreation reserve and thrown into the stream, and letterboxes in town smashed overnight during the weekend.

If you have information on any crimes call 0800CRIMESTOPPER (0800555111).

Miro Luxford, 4, of Christchurch enjoys the snow.

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Snow today, gone tomorrow Charlotte Trundle Wanaka school children enjoyed a ‘snow day’ on Monday and Tuesday this week, after a storm which the MetService described as close to a one in 50 year event.

Road closures in much of the South Island meant some supplies didn’t make it to Wanaka. “We are getting low on milk as deliveries can’t get through,” Wanaka New World manager Dean Bartley said on Tuesday. “We have been making bread in-store

An artist’s impression of the proposed Wanaka police station.

PHOTO: Parker Warburton Team Architects

cop shop New station signed off A new Wanaka police station is one step closer with Police National Headquarters signing off the concept design last week.

Senior Sergeant Allan Grindell of the Wanaka Police said a new futureproofed police station will be “a fantastic asset for both police and the community”. “The new station will be very functional and allow for the future growth of the community of Wanaka and surrounds.

As well as an operational centre for local police, including PoliceSAR and special operations activities, it will also

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be an excellent facility for use by LandSAR,” he said.

The proposed 500 square metre building will accommodate 18 police staff and include secure prisoner transfer into short term holding facilities, a charge room, excess breath alcohol facilities, video interview rooms and a medical examination room. It will have secure parking for operational vehicles and standalone capabilities for up to 48 hours, with potable water and backup power supply.

The station will be located near the Wanaka

DOC office. The land is currently owned by DOC but will be transferred to the New Zealand Police.

A resource consent application for the new building will be lodged with the QLDC within the next few weeks and, subject to approval, the new station may be operational by late next year.

Concept plans can be viewed at an information exhibition for the public, held in the Lake Wanaka Centre on September 3 between 11am and 2pm.

but now we are running out of flour, as the week goes on if no supplies can get through we could have problems.”

QLDC contractors were hard at working clearing secondary

chains essential.

Even the trusty postman had to have a day off. New Zealand Post spokesman Michael Tull said postal staff had pulled out all the stops to

We are assured by those in the know we will have blue skies. roads and footpaths, with roads and gutters streaming with snow melt in some places.

The Lindis Pass and Crown Range Rd were impassable on Monday, but reopened to traffic on Tuesday, with

resume mail deliveries where possible, but road closures and icy conditions created unavoidable delays.

Petrol stations had planned for the cold snap this time around with Caltex Wanaka

bringing in three tankers to make sure they didn’t run out of fuel. “We have enough to last until Thursday or Friday and by then a tanker should get through,” Caltex manager Matt Davidson said.

Wanaka Police reported no weather related accidents. “We think people got the message last time, as drivers have been behaving,” Senior Sergeant Allan Grindell said.

Snow Farm, Cardrona, Snow Park and Treble Cone were open for business yesterday (Wednesday), reporting up to 40cm of new snow.

Freedom camping bill passed The Freedom Camping Bill was passed yesterday (Wednesday), making it tougher for freedom campers camping in non-designated camping areas.

Campers leaving rubbish and human waste will now risk $200 fines. Both Labour and the Greens opposed the bill, calling it an example of nanny state laws, but Conservation Minister Kate Wilkinson said the bill is about protecting our environment and our reputation as a tourist destination.

Our town character Sue Wards Wanaka’s town centre may not feature historic buildings, but it has a particular character marked by the connection to the landscape, according to guidelines developed by the QLDC with the help of local design specialists.

The new Wanaka Town Centre Character Guidelines were adopted by the Strategy Committee in July, providing a framework to help ensure new developments enhance the character of the Wanaka town centre. A public information session on the guidelines will be held next Tuesday.

QLDC urban designer Nick

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Karlovsky said the session would appeal to anyone with an interest in the design of the town.

According to the guidelines, Wanaka’s town centre is defined by the strong visual connection to the landscape, with the lake as a focal point

for social activity. Core design principles include a sense of openness, visual connection between buildings and outdoor spaces, and human–scale buildings.

While the guidelines are not binding, Mr Karlovsky said they will be a valuable

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tool in maintaining the feel and scale of the Wanaka town centre. “The guidelines were developed with considerable input from the Wanaka community and town centre stakeholders,” he said. “They will be a valuable tool in making sure the Wanaka town centre continues to evolve in a way that’s appropriate and appealing to the community it serves.”

The information session will be held at 1pm, Tuesday August 23 at the Lake Wanaka Centre.

Copies of the guidelines are available from the Wanaka QLDC office and from the council’s website.

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No free x-rays Sue Wards A Wanaka-based snowboarder with a suspected neck fracture was turned away by

Treble Cone after falling on the deck. He arrived at Otago Radiology and offered to pay off the $75 fee within two weeks, but was told unless he could pay the full fee up front he would have to go to Dunstan Hospital

Otago Radiology managing director Dr James Fulton said Wanaka has no District Health Board radiology service and people put the private practice in “a difficult situation” when they admit to

Seeking design pioneers

Otago Radiology’s Wanaka service on Monday when he said could not pay for his x-ray.

Matthew Cook, 27, had been seen by a doctor at

Ten new designers will be celebrated on the catwalk at this year’s Willowridge Wanakafest Passion 4 Fashion show.

Wanakafest coordinator Laurel Morrison said the show will keep its essence as “the fashion event of the season” and a non-profit project

Zealand designers and possibly gain a foot in the door of the competitive fashion world.”

The prize package includes flights to Auckland to meet one of the above designers and may include a seat at Fashion Week.

Design competition coordinator Terzann Elliott said, “The event is aimed at young unsigned designers who

The event is aimed at young unsigned designers who are asked

I thought being such a little town it’s not very town-friendly. in Clyde for a publicly funded x-ray.

“I thought being such a little town it’s not very town-friendly,” Matthew said. He borrowed the money from a friend and returned for the x-ray, which showed he had only a small chip off his C7 vertebrae.

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to go wild and create a visual spectacle.

not being able to pay.

“We will try and work with people that can’t afford their imaging,” he said. “The option is to go to Lakes District Hospital in Frankton or see one of the doctors at Dunstan.”

Last year’s winning Design Pioneers outfit designed by Loma Elliott.

benefiting new designers and the local community. The show will also showcase collections from local boutiques alongside a selection of New Zealand designers (including Zambesi, A La Robe, and Mu By Design).

“The selected Design Pioneers finalists will inspire our judges and create an outfit that bears determination, allure and sophistication,” Laurel said. “This is a great opportunity for up-coming designers show their designs alongside influential New

are asked to go wild and create a visual spectacle.” Designers have until September 12 to submit their drawings and register for the competition.

Entry is open to any person who is not currently working as a designer for a fashion house or trading as a brand.

The finalists will be named

by September 15.

Wanakafest runs from October 19 to 23, with Passion 4 Fashion on October 19. All proceeds from the show go back into the Wanaka community.

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Locally sourced food Sue Wards A local farmer has joined forces with a land use consultant to identify how a Wanaka-based local food economy may function, with an initial focus on the red meat sector.

Glendhu Bay farmer John McRae (pictured) has been interested in a local food supply and associated abattoir for the past few years and will now assist Forest Environments Ltd consultant Rhys Millar to gauge interest in producing local meat for the local market - both private consumers and restaurants.

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more facts and figures behind us for the local food economy,” John said. Supported by funding from the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, the study will include consumerdemand case studies in both Wanaka and Dunedin, using an online and mail survey. John hopes the study results will also be useful to other regions. Following the completion of the survey a feasibility study will be completed to determine the viability of a local food system that

will directly connect producers to consumers.

John, Rhys and other members of the study group will meet next Monday to advance the study. They are keen to hear from local people with an interest in the study and are particularly interested in ideas for the project such as acceptable meat prices, a local brand, possibilities for a local abattoir, and any questions which should be included in the survey.

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Canine casualties Charlotte Trundle

Building bid declined A resource consent seeking permission to construct a non-complying three-story apartment in Russell Street has been declined.

Varina Property Ltd hoped to build the apartment behind the former Wanaka Medical Centre, but the proposed building did not comply with the district plan’s maximum building height, maximum building footprint and earthworks standards.

The Commissioner declined the application because of concerns about space and landscaping.

Adam Hall with his dog Guinness.

Three local dogs were rushed to Wanaka Vets after eating Pindonerabbitbaitwhilebeing walked along the Waterfall Creek Track. The QLDC has beenconductingrabbitcontrol operations on the track using a contractor. QLDC parks manager Gordon Bailey was not aware dogs had eaten the poison, and told the Wanaka Sun he would follow up with the contractor to ensure they are meeting the requirements of the Animal Health Act. Golden Labrador Bindi, owned by Denis Parker, was one of the dogs which ate the Pindone poisoning. “My wife was walking the dog and wasn’t aware there was poison on the track. She saw Bindi eating it and pulled it out of her mouth,” Denis said. On the Waterfall Creek track there are neon orange signs at either end which Denis said were too small for people to

notice. “If I had known there was poison on the track we wouldn’t have taken the dog there. Bindi is getting better but the treatment has been expensive,” he said.

All the dogs who ate the poison have survived, Wanaka Vetsco-ownerBarbaraLeesaid.

“Dog owners need to look out for signs, keep their dogs on the lead at all times or avoid the areas altogether,” she said. The baits are approximately 2cm in diameter and dyed green. “If you think your dog may have eaten any of the poison, don’t panic, but please call a vet for advice,” Barbara said.

DOC also has a Pindone programmerunning,atPoison Creek Conservation Area, Hawea River Conservation Area, Clutha River marginal strip,Reko’sPointConservation Area, Dry Creek Conservation Area, Fallburn Scenic Reserve, Luggate Creek Scenic Reserve and Te Peka Karara (Stevenson’s Island).

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Hard drive for e-Cycling Gina Dempster Last week Wanaka Wastebusters manager Sue Coutts and I went up to Wellington for the launch of e-Cycle – the computer and TV recycling scheme which Wanaka Wastebusters belongs to. There are now 20 e-Cycle depots like Wanaka Wastebusters collecting electronic waste (e-waste).

At the launch, Environment Minister Nick Smith announced a further $1 million of extra funding to open 15 more e-Cycle depots and to help make people aware of e-Cycle. At the same time, it became clear that e-Day will get no further Government funding. eDay did a great job of starting the country recycling e-waste, but it also created a one-day bubble and made people think that e-waste recycling is free, when actually we were all footing a large bill

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as tax-payers. e-Cycle is a move to a year-round, nation-wide scheme. The big shift, which some find hard to digest, is that a moderate fee is charged to help cover the costs of recycling.

Everyone I talk to says the same thing – why don’t the companies

each one of us to cover the cost of recycling our e-waste. The charges aren’t that big – from $5 to $20.

TVs and old CRT monitors are the most expensive. Most Wanaka people are happy to pay when they understand that they are protecting the environment in

Why don’t the companies who sell the TVs and computers pay for the cost of recycling? who sell the TVs and computers pay for the cost of recycling?

Australia has just passed a bill to bring in producer responsibility for e- waste. Part of the e-Cycle project is to reinvigorate the conversation around producer responsibility for e-waste in New Zealand.

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two ways. One, you are keeping all the toxic materials contained in TVs and computers out of the landfill. Two, you are helping to recover the valuable metals inside, known as urban mining.

Pop in to our e-Cycle depot in the Wanaka Wastebuters yard if you want to know more about e-Cycle or e-waste recycling.

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Small blacks

Puzzling World top attraction

Sue Wards Three Mount Aspiring College students will feature on a TV programme about young rugby players.

Ollie Ford, Ben Hadida and Tom Caulton were interviewed by presenter Nua Finau of the Small Blacks TV crew, who travel around New Zealand meeting and filming stories about young rugby players. Nua was interested in the fact the boys were snowboarders and skiers as well as representative rugby players, and he asked the boys about the similarities and differences between the two sports. The footage was filmed at Mount Aspiring College and Cardrona, where presenter Nua got on the snow for the first time and Ben taught him the basics of snowboarding.

The Small Blacks show will screen on TVNZ 7 and Sky Sports over the next few weeks.

From left, Tom Coulton, Ben Hadida, Small Blacks TV’s Nua Finau, and Ollie Ford at Cardrona.

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Computer capers

From left, Helen Hucklebridge, Ming Thor-Poet and Lynn Manson.

Wanaka Primary School student Ming Thor-Poet, 10, placed second at the annual Lions Computer Capers awards with a computer slideshow titled The Toothbrush.

Students were asked to base their projects on the topic ‘great inventions that have changed our lives’. More than 37 schools entered the competition from around the lower South Island with Ming’s witty,educationalslideshow, complete with pictures and a sound track, grabbing the judges’ votes in the years 5

Wanaka’s Puzzling World has ranked sixth in the top ten family attractions in New Zealand, according to the first annual People’s Choice Award by Kids Friendly Travel.

“This was a 100 percent public vote and reflects what people thought were the ‘must see or do attractions’ for families in New Zealand,” KidsFriendlyTravel.com founder Gaye Miller said. The South Island has six of the top ten attractions, which are Coronet Peak Ski Field, Auckland Zoo, Remarkables Ski Field, Butterfly Creek (Auckland), Mt Hutt Ski Field, Puzzling World, Hanmer Springs Hot Pools, Staglands Wildlife Reserve (Upper Hutt), Milford Sound and the Skyline Luge (Rotorua).

and 6 category. “Computers are really fun. I am excited to have done so well,” Ming said. The awards were also sponsored by SBS Bank who donated prize money for the winners. Ming took home $30 which she said is going to go into her savings for a trip to Australia. Cromwell SBS bank manager Lynn Manson said it was an amazing achievement for Ming to place second. “She has a wonderful future in computers,” she said. The programme is aimed at children having fun and learning, Lions District 202F youth activities chairperson Helen Hucklebridge said.

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Wanaka Library manager Sue Gwilliam, children’s librarian Susan Turnbull and Southern PHO health promotion co-ordinator Sarah Berger.

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Charlotte Trundle Patients in Wanaka can now be prescribed books instead of pills as part of an innovative new scheme which is the first of its kind in New Zealand.

Southern Primary Health Organisation is launching the Books on Prescription scheme in conjunction with Queenstown Lakes District Libraries. The confidential scheme prescribes free books, recommended by mental health professionals for their proven use, to help people with a wide array of mental health problems, from anxiety and depression to stress and eating disorders. “Books are often overlooked as a source of support for people to deal with their emotional problems but for some people the healing power of words can be just as useful as medication,” Southern PHO health promotion co-ordinator Sarah Berger said. “A book can be read by someone when they want to, offering a new way for them to get support in their own

time, on their own terms.”

Books may also be useful for partners, family members and friends to learn more about the feelings their loved ones may be experiencing, Sarah said.

The scheme provides GPs and health care professionals an opportunity to prescribe high

access to a list of high quality books. We’d like to let people know this confidential service is available and to ask a health professional about the books if they feel it might help them or someone they know.” The Books on Prescription Scheme has been running successfully

We’re excited that Wanaka is one of the first towns in New Zealand to have its own scheme. quality literature and self-help books to patients who are experiencing common mental health problems. GPs and other health workers can recommend a book for the patient from the Books on Prescription List, and the patient simply presents the prescription at the library.

“There is a bewildering array of self-help books to choose from and buying the right book can be difficult and costly and so this scheme will allow easy

throughout the UK since 2003.

“We’re excited that Wanaka is one of the first towns in New Zealand to have its own scheme and hope to bring it to the other towns in Central Otago soon,” Sarah said.

Wanaka Library and Southern PHO will launch their joint initiative on Thursday August 25 at the Wanaka Library, from 5-6pm, with the books on display to view. All are welcome to attend.

Winning images

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A local photography company has won five awards at the 2011 New Zealand Institute of Professional Photography Iris awards, which celebrate the excellence of New Zealand’s professional photographers.

Anna Allan and Jen Rayment from Alpine Image Co won the awards for wedding and landscape photography. “We decided to take a few risks and enter photos that were a bit quirky as well as some pretty shots of brides and we were delighted that the NZIPP recognized this creativity,” Anna Allan said.

The winning photographs included a bride in a black wedding dress with a ram’s skull bouquet, a reflection of a bride in a lily pond, a bride among trees, a series of bride and groom shots in landscape and a tree in Lake Wanaka (pictured).

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In a bleat mid-winter

inbrief Wanaka’s the prize TV cook and author Annabel Langbein is running two “win a trip to New Zealand” competitions in the UK, which include four days in Wanaka. The competitions have generated more than 9000 entries so far. The Waterstones and Waitrose competitions are live on both their websites and the Australian and UK competitions are on Annabel Langbein’s website.

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We always tend to get a big blast this time of year, so we are prepared.

Otago going digital Eighty-seven percent of people in Otago are aware the region is going digital, and nearly eight out of ten Otago households are already watching digital TV, in line with the national average, according to the findings of the latest Colmar Brunton Digital Tracker survey.

The results follow a nationwide community outreach campaign backed up by television advertising.

Going Digital national manager Greg Harford said, “Our Going Digital community adviser for Otago, Dan Murphy, is working with community groups to make sure people know that they need to get Freeview or Sky to keep watching TV after Otago goes digital… People don’t need a new TV to go digital, but everyone can get better pictures and more channels. We’re reminding everybody that if they haven’t got Sky or Freeview, they’ll need some new equipment to go digital.”

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The last two days of snow storms have not been high risk for stock according to local farmer Richard Burdon. “We always tend to get a big blast this time of year, so we are prepared,” he said.

ewes for pregnancy means ‘at risk’ ewes can be moved out of the main paddocks to somewhere safer. “If there are extreme weather changes we have the Otago Rural Support Trust which helps farmers through an adverse event, but

This lamb (inset) has been battling the winter chill in a woollen coat.

Pictured above, sheep at Glen Dene Station, Lake Hawea, this week.

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Although sheep have been shorn and lambing is due to start, Richard was staying positive about the cold snap. “I think it has reminded everyone how to budget their feed and monitor their stock.”

Road closures have preventedcowsinWanaka being transported to Southland for calving.

“There are some transport logistics to get them back, but we can sort it out as soon as the road clears,” Richard said. Scanning

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this is only for extreme situations when stock and people are at risk.”

At the other end of the scale, Wanaka resident Rilla Sugrue’s pet sheep gave birth last week to a black and white South African Dorper lamb which has battled cold and snow in a woollen coat. “She is a snow baby,” Rilla said. “We were a bit worried she would get cold in the snow, but the woollen coat has kept her warm.”

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Art with heart Charlotte Trundle

From left: Chantel Thurston, Ben McMurray, and Louie Nelson, displaying some of the Wanaka Preschool children’s artwork up for auction.

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An annual event not to be missed by art lovers is just over a week away.

Wanaka Preschool is hosting its eighth Annual Art Auction at the Lake Wanaka Centre on August 26, with more than 150 pieces of art for sale including paintings, photography, jewellery, ceramics and sculpture.

Twelve students aged from two to four-years-old will make their artistic debut with printed creative pictures.

“The whole experience for the children has been great,” Wanaka Preschool senior teacher Annie Davies

said. “They have tried new mediums and ways of producting art, we are very proud of how their art work has turned out.”

Internationally acclaimed Christchurch artist Tony Cribb has also painted two works especially for the auction. An additional two pieces of Tony’s artwork are prizes in the raffle (available for sale at the Preschool) which will be drawn on the night. One of the highlights of the evening will be the selling of another work by Makouri Scott. Makouri will be the first professional artist in space and his works have attracted a lot of interest at

past auctions. Wanaka Sun graphic designer Adam Hall will be auctioning off two pieces entitled Reflections and Nagai machijikan (the long wait) and Wanaka Sun cartoonist, Penbroke, will produce an original cartoon in next week’s edition which will be auctioned on the night.

Last year the preschool raised $14,000 from the night and preschool staff hope to match that figure or do better. The auction kicks off from on 6pm on August 26 and will feature viewing, drinks and canapés.

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poeticjustice This week’s poem was selected by Wanaka’s Poetic Justice Group. The group’s initial contribution was a ski poem (Ski School For Grownups) which was deemed too racy for Wanaka Sun readers. Our cartoonist Penbroke has therefore created his own version of a racy ski poem. Poems can be emailed to poeticjusticewanaka@gmail.com for selection.

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inbrief Skydive winner Florian Gerard has won a 15,000 feet tandem skydive to celebrate Skydive Wanaka’s sixteenth birthday.

Jools and Dave Hall started Skydive Wanaka with a rented plane, a van, one set of parachute equipment and a couple of deck chairs. Sixteen years later they have taken thousands of people skydiving and have an unequalled safety record in New Zealand. Happy jumping, Florian!

Mitch Brown of Wanaka.

Due to the weather conditions, Underground Productions cancelled the Wanaka show of London Calling which was scheduled to be held at the Lake Wanaka Centre on Tuesday August 16. Full ticket refunds can be obtained from Wanaka Fine Wines.

Organisers hope the show can return at some time in the future.

12-year-old Ayumu Hirano (JPN).

Wanaka’s Shelley Gotlieb became the first woman to attempt a double backflip in competition at the Burton New Zealand Open slopestyle finals at Cardrona Alpine Resort last Friday, finishing the day in seventh place.

Canadian Mark McMorris won first place in the men’s event with 90.90 and Jamie Anderson (USA) came in first, with her fourth consecutive New Zealand Open slopestyle title win, in the women’s event with 88.83. Norway’s Kjersti Ostgaard Buaas

followed Jamie into second with 84.38 and third place went to Jordie Karlinskie (USA) with 61.35. Canadian Sebastien Toutant with a second place score of 90.55, and Stale Sandbech (NOR) with 89.78 completed the top three in the men’s competition.

The first major halfpipe competition of the 2011/12 TTR season saw a new standard of riding from the women. Coming in first, with her tenth contest win in a row, was Kelly Clark (USA)

London not calling

with 88.10, hot on her heels was Hannah Teter (USA) in second place with 84.48, and third went to Queralt Castellet (ESP).

Ryo Aono (JPN) came out on top in the men’s competition with a nearflawless score of 92.28. He was followed by Louie Vito (USA) in second with 89.30 and Iouri Podladtchikov (SUI) with a score of 88.68 coming in third. Ryo Aono and Kelly Clark hold the World No. 1 positions on the Halfpipe World Tour Ranking lists after their wins.

Consultation crunch time

Shelly Gotleib, in a gutsy move, attempted the first double back flip in a slopestyle women’s event. PHOTOs: wanaka.tv

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This week’s Shaping our Future community forums in Wanaka and Queenstown will take a big step in forming a district-wide view on how best to deliver events for the benefit of the whole community.

Locals with an interest in the future of events in this district were encouraged to attend the forums to share their ideas.

Shaping Our Future steering group spokesman David Kennedy said, “What we are debating here is, what is the right model for this district?” The Wanaka forum was held yesterday (Wednesday).

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Charlotte Trundle International snow sports athletes enjoyed more than the snow around Wanaka during the World Heli Challenge, with off-mountain action including sheep shearing and surfing at Jackson Bay with Australian surf legend Mark

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Thursday 18 August to Wednesday 24 August 2011

‘Occy’ Occhilupo.

Occy described Wanaka as the best of both worlds, where you can ski and surf in one day, with scenery “like something out of the movies”. “You guys are so lucky,” he said.

Local snowsports athletes won top honours at the heli challenge, with

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world heli surf and sheep Hanging with the World Heli Challenge crew

Wanaka’s Ange Bayc enjoys meeting surf idol Mark Occhilupo.

She used to have an Occy sticker on her lunch box!

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Shannon Yates (USA).

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three of four overall winners Wanaka based. The women’s ski champion was Janina Kuzma, women’s snowboard champion Abby Lockhart, men’s ski champion Sam Smoothy and Benny Bright of Australia was the men’s snowboard champion.

Fivetopphotographers were in the running for

this year’s first-ever Shootout Photography Awards which coincided with the World Heli Challenge. The winning photos in each category were: Pablo Azocar for the best extreme day shot, Miles Holden for the best freestyle day shot and Mitch Stubbs for his best Wanaka’s backyard photo. The audience was also treated to seven

“mind-blowing” fiveminute documentaries for the cinematography competition, including one by 11-year old local Finn Bilous. “Each and every film transported the audience inside the unique experience that is the World Heli Challenge,” event founder Tony Harrington said. This year’s cinematography

awards went to: Mic Simpson for the best documentary, Sean Balmer won the best footage captured on the point of view helmet cam, Jason Larraman best product placement, Chris Kirkham won most creative angles and Shannan Yates won for the footage she produced in the athletes’ competition.

Heli Challenge participants learn how to shear a sheep at Lake Hawea’s Glen Dene Station.

www.facebook.com/WanakaPharmacy Thursday 18 August to Wednesday 24 August 2011

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inbrief Shooting competition It has been a busy few weeks for the Wanaka Gun Club, hosting two major shooting events.

Hard on the heels of hosting the Otago Provincial Shooting Championships, attended by more than 80 Otago shooters, the Wanaka club will this weekend host the Bodkin Shield. Club member Rex Smart said the club expects up to 200 competitors at the event, which will be held on Saturday at the club’s grounds at Horseshoe Bend.

Young Wanaka shooters have excelled at the sport, with a team of junior club members placing fourth in New Zealand at last year’s Secondary School Nationals. A team representing Mount Aspiring College will attend the championships next month in Hamilton and the club has high hopes for their performance.

New look for MAC teams Sue Wards Mount Aspiring College students are decked out in new sports uniforms just in time for winter tournament week, thanks to the support of local groups.

The school’s A Netball team, the under 15 rugby

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Lachlan Woods reloading.

photo: Andy Woods

team will compete in Nelson, the rugby team in Alexandra and the First XI in Balclutha.

Donations from the Wanaka Junior Football Club and Infinity Investments helped provide the teams with the new look uniforms.

PHOTO: nikki heath

Alpine ski racer Willis Feasey (pictured), 18, was recognised in a big way this week after a company gave him $500 towards his ski racing.

Breads of Europe gifted the money to Willis after he won two races in different disciplines at the FIS Wanaka Tech series. “We wanted to recognise him for his outstanding skiing, as there isn’t enough acknowledgment of alpine ski racers,” Breads of Europe co-owner Brian Henry said. Willis said he was grateful and surprised to be gifted the money, and will spend it on “equipment and race entries.” The company hopes to recognise more local ski racers doing exceptional things.

PHOTO: charlotte trundle

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team and the new football First XI have all received new uniforms, which they modelled yesterday (Wednesday) at a special school assembly. MAC sports co-ordinator Kellie Bailey said it was exciting to see the new uniforms in time for tournament week, when the netball

Parklife Invitational More than 40 of New Zealand’s top freestyle skiers and riders showcased their best tricks in front of thousands of spectators at the Parklife Invitational rail jam in downtown Queenstown on Friday. Riders and skiers dropped down a specially built 27 metre long snow ramp, going head to head on a purpose-built stair feature covered by snow trucked down from nearby mountains. The event was held as part of the opening ceremony of the 100% Pure New Zealand Winter Games. The Remarkables terrain park crew set up the ramp and features for the downtown event which thrilled a crowd of almost 3000 with spectacular tricks and spills. First prize overall and $2000 cash went to snowboarder Nick Brown while best trick was taken out by Thubga Josayama of Wanaka. Top skier was Gus Kenworthy of the USA, first female boarder was Jen Brown from the UK, and first female skier was Jule Seifert from Germany.

Thursday 18 August to Wednesday 24 August 2011

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BOARD Urgent Signage Required! I have now witnessed a nose to tail collision, a pedestrian near-miss and a heap of very impressive shock-absorber and break tests due to the humps. Very entertaining... but pedestrians (mostly guests of our town) need to b told they can’t just walk! PLEASE...Action before an accident!

The latest high country fires bring a whole new meaning to burden on the community We need a mc donald’s and burger king in Wanaka, to hell with the oldies who are stuck in the past lights on the foreshore? Ridiculous! Has no one else heard of peak oil? we need to be using our resources practically, not stringing up fairy lights for the brainwashed to ogle at.

It’s unbelievable that people objected to a few campers going to the toilet in some remote places but no one seems concerned that a large dairy farm is being set up around us. 1 cow produces same effluent as 13 people so what are several thousand cows going to do ?As dairy has left the nth island with some of the most polluted waterways in the world why are we allowing dairy in our” lifestyle reserve “ ? Lets stop it before its too late.

What’s with firewood suppliers delivering wet wood not advertised as such? get it together!!!

When is the burnt out house on Glengyle getting torn down? Sheets of roof metal flapping about - very dangerous!

The difference between rabbits, possums and darkly clad skateboarders on road at night? The rabbits and possums are much smarter.

Re “muddy deans bank track”. Freeze/thaw conditions make many tracks muddy. So ride when its frozen or ride another track.

Lovely friendly Wanaka folk, I’ll be back some day xx

Our district has contributed to a record donation to the Westpac Trust Rescue Helicopter – news that warms my heart this week.

As a young policy analyst in the Ministry of Health during the 1990 health reforms, I recall the confidence of some health policymakers that fixed wing aircraft and helicopters would solve any transport and access problems for provinces such as Otago, facing the loss of rural base hospitals. Almost twenty years later, those of us who choose to live here take our chances with weather-dependent ambulances and aircraft in emergency health situations. More than 5000 missions were undertaken by rescue helicopters last year, many of which will have saved lives. Wanaka Lakes Health Centre staff are getting used to the sound of a chopper landing, and work will hopefully begin soon on a dedicated helipad there.

It’s a poignant issue for me this week, after my father was choppered from Central Otago to Dunedin Hospital following a heart attack. The experience of a young snow boarder this week, initially refused an xray at Wanaka’s Otago Radiology service because he couldn’t pay, is also a reminder that our new health centre is a wonderful, integrated facility, but it’s not an accident and emergency department.

Our district raised $56,680 for the Lakes District Rescue Helicopter, part of one and a half million dollars raised across the country – thank you to everyone who donated. Donations can be made any time at any Westpac branch.

The best is yet to be done I applaud Michael Sidey for his visionary letter “the best for the future” (Wanaka Sun, August 5). How sensible to plan purposefully and focus on what is best for future generations, in the wider district young people do indeed have a lot to offer communities.

To quote John Erskine, Professor of English at Columbia University, president of the Julliard School of Music: “Let’s tell our young people that the best books are yet to be written, the best paintings have not yet been painted, the best governments are yet to be formed, the best is yet to be done by them.”

Opportunities abound of how we can bring out the best in others.

Catherine Mann Cromwell

To all the British that call NZ home now, I hope your family and friends are safe back home x

A big thank you A somewhat delayed letter to you as I have been away for the last two months. However returned home delighted to a showerdome installed in our bathroom courtesy of The Wanaka Sun and John Winders from ShowerDome. I entered your winter home heating competition in May and received an email from John whilst we were in Indonesia, informing us that we had won the generous prize of a showerdome installation.

So in some respects we had the perfect winter home heating solution by being in the tropics during June and July. But it is the other ten months of the year that we now benefit. I just wanted to acknowledge how effective the showerdome is. Our bathroom has always had so much condensation on the walls and that is now a distant memory. A very simple piece of technology that definitely delivers on all accounts. I wonder why shower units aren’t designed with a showerdome as standard?

A big thank you to The Wanaka Sun and John Winders Terry Drayton Wanaka

Journalism or gutless graffiti? I suggest this column is renamed “Cowardly Comments” or “The Anonymous Whiners & Backstabbers Brigade.”

Most comments posted are attacks or complaints & always without a hint of identifying the author. Whatever happened to fronting up? (name Supplied) The views expressed in the text board and in the Letters to the Editor are those of the author alone and not necessarily those of the Wanaka Sun.

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Computer desk and separate book shelves 4 office. Hardly used, mint condition. $50 each. Call Steff 0212686748 Kiwi fruit banana chutney from Pirate Pickles at the Wanaka farmers market 4 to 6 Thursday in Spencer House Mall Furniture 4 sale: double bed $50, oil heater $20, handmade rimu table $30, bookshelf $10, drawers $10. Call Steff 0212686748.

Bike trailer/pram 4 sale. Chariot Corsaire XL. Mint condition. www.chariotcarriers.com 4 specs.

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Toyota estima, low kms, 93, wide body, 7 seater. very tidy, towbar. Ph 4434499.

109 Main RD, LUGGATE. 3 bedrooms, unfurnished, complete facelift throughout. Garage OSP $250pw.

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Toyota Corolla Fielder S/W. 1.8ltr auto. Exceptional condition. Colour silver.

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Wanaka Pharmacy - serving the Upper Clutha for 40 years & here for you daily until 7pm at the top of Helwick St.

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Wanaka Preschool Art Auction Friday 26 August from 6pm. Tickets 25 dollars at 47 Frocks, Racers Edge or at door.

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Salsa lessons Beginers course. Thursdays 7 pm Presbyterian Hall, Tenby Street. Everyone welcome.

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Business Growth Course Wanaka, 24 weeks, Monday evenings fully funded, starts 22 August

Hawea Flat School Fundraising Trust AGM, to be held at the school in Grand View on Monday 5 September at 7.30pm.

Winner of cafe gusto weekly bottle of olssens wine is Steve Merchant. Be in to win at cafe gusto.

Louvretec electric opening rooves and shutters. Agent Handy Solutions 0272080175

Wednesday 31st August 2011 7.30pm until 8.30pm Edgewater Wanaka

Know more about your business. Accomplish those projects!

This is a practical programme designed to assist you in moving your business forward. The Certificate in Applied Small Business Growth and Development (Level 5, offered through Te Wananga o Aotearoa) helps you reach the desired future position for your business.

During the course you will: • carry out a strategic analysis of your business and its current environment • identify & implement 2 projects that will strengthen and grow your business • evaluate and report on project results, make future recommendations • gain current info on key areas of business management • be part of a supportive environment, with some optional mentoring available.

Spaces are limited – enrol now Contact Mylrea Bell, 443 1738, 027 443 9942, myl@xtra.co.nz

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Books on Prescription: Wanaka library and Southern PHO will launch their joint initiative on Thursday August 25th at the library, from 5-6pm, with the books on display to view, all are welcome to attend.

Wanaka Preschool annual Art Auction: Wanaka Preschool will host its 8th Annual Art Auction at the Lake Wanaka Centre on 26 August with viewing, drinks and canapés from 6pm.

Tickets can be purchased from Racers Edge, 47 Frocks, Preschool, or at the door for $25. Limited tables of 10 are for sale at $300 per table which can be booked by calling Preschool on 443 7090.

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Date

Price

9 MARBLELEAF LANE, RIVERSIDE PARK, ALBERT TOWN

1-2pm

20/08/11

$445,000

9 MARBLELEAF LANE, RIVERSIDE PARK, ALBERT TOWN

1-2pm

21/08/11

$445,000

5 REDWOOD LANE

4pm

18/08/11

Auction

28 BILLS WAY

12pm

20/08/11

Auction

237 STONE STREET

1pm

20/08/11

Auction

36 OLD STATION AVENUE

1pm

20/08/11

Auction

11B ATKINS ROAD, LUGGATE

1:30

20/08/11

Auction

19 BEVAN PLACE

2pm

20/08/11

$660,000

39 LAKEVIEW TERRACE, LAKE HAWEA

2pm

20/08/11

Auction

98 MAIN ROAD, LUGGATE

3pm

20/08/11

$339,000

1 SUNRISE BAY DRIVE

11am

21/08/11

Auction On-site

16 LAKEVIEW TERRACE, LAKE HAWEA

12pm

21/08/11

$495,000

58 THOMSON'S GORGE ROAD, TARRAS

12pm

21/08/11

Auction

3 CLYDESDALE COURT

12pm

21/08/11

Auction

28 BILLS WAY

12pm

21/08/11

Auction

39 KINGS DRIVE

12pm

21/08/11

$657,000

237 STONE STREET

12pm

21/08/11

Auction

237 STONE STREET

12:30

21/08/11

Auction On-site

116 LOESS LANE, HAWEA FLAT

12:45

21/08/11

Auction

5 REDWOOD LANE

1pm

21/08/11

Auction

7A RATA STREET

1pm

21/08/11

$655,000

11B ATKINS ROAD, LUGGATE

1:30

21/08/11

Auction

19 BEVAN PLACE

2pm

21/08/11

$660,000

16 LAKEVIEW TERRACE, LAKE HAWEA

2pm

21/08/11

$495,000

39 LAKEVIEW TERRACE, LAKE HAWEA

2pm

21/08/11

Auction

51 FRYE CRESCENT, ALBERT TOWN

2pm

21/08/11

$449,000

33 LITTLE MAUDE DRIVE, LAKE HAWEA

2:45

21/08/11

Auction

31 STONEBROOK DRIVE

3pm

21/08/11

By Negotiation

24 KELLIHER DRIVE

3pm

21/08/11

$995,000

1158 AUBREY ROAD

3:30

21/08/11

$595,000

56 MANUKA CRESCENT

10am

20/08/11

AUCTION

16 TOTARA TERRACE

12:30

21/08/11

AUCTION

FIRST NATIONAL

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Wanaka Basketball Club results, Week 10 , Tuesday 9th, Women’s Grade, In Balance 80 Mac1 53.

Hawea Lakers 49 First National 34.

Ecco Escape 72 Dream Team 21.

Wednesday 10th Mens, Broken Shed Vodka 58 Black Stallions 56.

Infinite Dribblers 58 Quest Mac 52 . Torque Marine 60 Base City Rollers 47. Bye,Queenstown Defenders.

Women’s points after week 10 ,In Balance 37, Ecco Escape 33, Hawea Lakers 24, Mac1 21, First National 9, Dream Team 0. Mens points results A , Torque Marine 32. Base City Rollers 24. Queenstown Defenders 17.

Mens points results B, Black Stallions 18. Broken Shed Vodka 17.

Infinite Dribblers 17. Quest Mac 2. bridge results Championship Pairs 8: Silver Section: North/ South:- Max & Laraine Shepherd 65.77% 1. Errol Kelly, Ian McDonald 52.08% 2. Clare Scurr, Ann- Louise Stokes 48.81% 3. East/west: Dorothy McDonald, Nan Ottrey 61.90% 1. Maggie Stratford, Deirdre Lynch 61.01% 2. Andy Goodall, Mark Harry 50.89% 3. Bronze Section: North/South:- Annette Clements, Sue Orbell and Sarah Oscar, Gavin Stevens 57.00% 1= Hugh Fraser, Bob Menlove 52.00% 3 East/West:Denise Bruns, Peter Hart 55.50% 1. Alwyne Haworth, Betty Swift 52.50% 2. Alan Chisholm, Neil Robinson 50.50% 3. Friday Bridge 12 August: North /South:- Maggie Stratford, Vivienne Christie 59.95% 1. Errol Kelly, Alan Chisholm 58.33% 2=. Carol Orbell, Shona Watt 58.33% 2= East/West:- Ena Leckie, Jenny Turnbull 65.95% 1. Jean Stokes, Jo Wallis 65.74% 2. Daphne Stewart, Helen Mathewson 59.26% 3.

Lake hawea Golf Results: MT MAUDE STABLEFORD 14.8.11: 1st.

Craig Weastell 38, 2nd Rick Johnson 28, 3rd. Red Stevenson 27, Ashley Hale 26, Brian Burgess 26 Tarras Golf Results: Women’s Eclectic and Putting - Maire McEl-

rea 99-32-67 & 35 putts, Annabel Spiers 100-30-70 & 35 putts, Kate Norman 122-50-72 & 39 putts, Margaret Sell 103-29-74 & 34 putts.

Best 2nd shot on No. 1 - Avril Templeton Men’s Purvis Cup and Putting - Russell Lovelock 84-19-65, Doug Wilson 100-30-70, Best Putting-Russell Lovelock 30 & Robbie Pearson 32 Wanaka bowls results: Edgewater Trophy Round 12: 1 Simon Nyhof, Ethel Templeton, Dean Martin, 2 Murray Ives, Don Stretch, Murray Robertsd, 3 Don Urquhart, Noeline Turner, John Leith.

Wednesday Triples: 1 Betty McCormack, Annette Nichols, Peter Wilson, 2 Doris Studholme, Lorraine Pannett, Malcolm Baker, 3 John Gale, Jim Skeggs, Val Ferguson.

Thursday Pairs: 1 Kathleen Sutherlan, Norman Cross, 2 Don Urquhart, Geoff Thomas. Friday Progressive: Skips 1 George Russell 2 Norman Matheson. Seconds 1 Bruce Hamilton, 2 Don Patterson. Leads 1 Peter Cooke, 2 Glad Cross. Studholme Memorial Trophy. Round 19: Hawea bt Bremner Park, Pembroke bt Meadowstone, Rippon Lea bt Scurr Heights, Mt Albert bt Beacon Point. Business House: Tuesday: 1 Bowl’m Over, 2 Golf Club, 3 Placemakers. Wednesday: 1 G&T, 2 Trail Enders, 3 Turnip Tops. Thursday: 1.G Dowdall A Haig N Walker, 2.

A Russell K Mitchell J Russell, 3. R Anderson E King K Curtis. Round 20: Hawea bt Meadowstone, Mt Albert bt Rippon Lea, Pembroke bt Bremner Park, Scurr Heights drew with Beacon Point WORLD HELI CHALLENGE 2011 RESULTS INDIVIDUAL WINNERS: Overall winners: Extreme Day. Women Ski – Victoria Beattie, Women Snowboard – Iris Lazzareschi, Men Ski – Sam Smoothy, Men Snowboard – Shin Biyajima.

People’s Choice Awards: Men Ski – Young Gun, Hank Bilous, Men

Snowboard – Roland MorleyBrown, Women Ski – Natalie Segal, Women Snowboard - Abby Lockhart. Freestyle Day. Women Ski – Janina Kuzma, Women Snowboard – Abby Lockhart, Men Ski – Markus Eder, Men Snowboard – Jake Koia Wanaka Golf Results: Saturday Ladies, August 13, Medal & Stableford: Medal Stableford, 1 Chris Willson 63, 1 Helen Thirkell 39, 2 Lesley Boyd 64, 2 Heather Malcolm 37, 3 Coral Cooper 66, 3 Nora Hastings 36. Nearest to the Pin: Hole No 4 Sue Collinson, Hole No15 Val Wormald. Saturday Men August 13, Stableford: Division 1: 1 Jeff Kerr 42, 2 Gavan Herlihy 41, 3 Peter Southwick 40. Division 2: 1 Ray Leckie 43, 2 Philip McNeil 40, 3 Anthony Donoghue 39, Ken Bragan 39, John McRae 39. Nearest to the Pin: Hole No2 Michael Thompson, Hole No6 Bob Menlove, Hole No13 Tony Harwood, Hole No15 Ken Roberts. Tuesday Ladies August 9, Ladies GNZ Medal: Division 1, 1 Nora Hastings 66, 2 Zita Cleugh 68, 3 Barb Bayliss 69. Division 2: 1 Lyn Marshall 69, 2 Lyn Robinson 70, Heather Malcolm 70, Division 3: 1 Chris Willson 71, 2 Glad Cross 73, 3 Coral Cooper 74. Division 4: 1 Ann Dodds 68, 2 Nan Hogan 70, 3 Margaret McKenzie 71, Kaye Hodge 71, Yvonne Spiers 71. Wednesday Men August 10, Edward Gibbon Medal: Division 1: 1 Bill Grigor 65, 2 Paul Wright 67, Graeme Barbara 67. Division 2: 1 Marc Richards 59, 2 Russel Lovelock 62, 3 Mike Kelly 65.

Nearest to the Pin: Hole No2 Graeme Barbara, Hole No6 Matthew Prince, Hole No9 Norman Churchill, Hole No13 Mike Hetherington, Hole No15 Steve Popperwell. Thorpey Memorial Mug: Putting. Russell Lovelock, 25 putts. Thursday Nine Hole Ladies, August 11, Stableford: Stableford, 1 Bridget Rennie 21, Julien Bissett 21, 3 Shirley McNutt, 20.

Nearest to the Pin: Hole No6 Not claimed.

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sunsport Entries open for Riverrun Entries are now open for the second Riverrun Trail Series, an off-road running series designed to showcase the spectacular lakeside and river tracks around Lake Wanaka.

With just over seven weeks to go, there is plenty of time to strap on the running shoes and kick start the training programme to take part in all four races in the series. The series begins October 1 with a 5km, 10km and half marathon option on the Hawea River Track. Race two on February 18, 2012 is a 13.8km run from Albert Town to Luggate on the Clutha River Track. Race three is April 14 from Glendhu Bay to Wanaka’s Roy’s Bay via the Damper Bay and Waterfall Creek Track (14.3km) with the final race taking place May 19 from Bremner Bay to Albertown and back on the Outlet Track, approximately 12km.

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Winning teams Central Otago year 8 and Upper Clutha year 7 pictured at the Netball Upper Clutha tournament.

PHOTO: supplied

A stormy tournament Yvonne Brew Netball Upper Clutha hosted their last tournament of the season on Sunday.

Teams from Central Otago, Dunedin, South Otago and Upper Clutha competed in two

grades: year seven and year eight.

Despite the dropping temperatures and impending storm the tournament proceeded on the outdoor courts before heading inside for the last two games.

The year eight final

between Central Otago and Dunedin was played on the outside No. 1 co urt and a professional Central side beat Dunedin to claim the title. In the year seven final a young Upper Clutha team, responding to

the support of the large crowd, won the game by five goals.

Netball Upper Clutha club finals will take place this evening at Mount Aspiring College gym, bringing an end to a successful year of local netball.

Upper Clutha won convincingly 51 -12 against Cromwell at Saturday’s U14 Rugby final in Wanaka. Pictured is Ellis Meyer-Budge diving for the try line. photo: Andy Woods

Champions defend title The Upper Clutha under 18 rugby team successfully defended its title to once again win the Under 18 Otago wide open competition. Playing Otago Boys on Tahuna Park in Dunedin the Upper Clutha team mixed resolute defence with clinical attack to win a close game 16-13.

Tries to Elliot Meldrum and Finn Henry and two penalties in tricky conditions to Callan O’Connor sealed a deserved victory. An entertaining prize giving was held later that evening, with forward player of the year going to Jack Gilchrist, back of the year to Jarred Cunningham and most valuable player of the year to captain Tom Jackson. photo: supplied

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