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Wanaka’s famous graffiti knitter, Knitsy, may have responded to a request this week in her creation of a knitted ring for the lakefront’s hand sculpture. Weeks ago a Wanaka Sun reader asked, “Knitsy: What does a hand have to do to get a glove?” Instead of a glove, the hand has acquired something more decorative: a large knitted ‘sapphire’ encircled by ‘aquamarines’ on a metrelong ‘gold’ band. George (4) and Macy (2) Holland of Wanaka are pictured admiring the ring with their grandmother Vora Rutherford.
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Visitor numbers up But not all business is booming
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Wanaka may be the only South Island location to improve its visitor numbers – both domestic and international - this winter, but the benefits to the town’s businesses have been patchy. July figures from Statistics New Zealand show guest nights in Wanaka were up by 26.7 percent compared to last year, in contrast to an average increase of just two percent across New Zealand. International guest nights accounted for a 19.8 percent increase and domestic nights accounted for a 39.9 percent increase (with a total of 24,487 nights). However, while the increase in numbers was “fantastic” for Wanaka, Lake Wanaka Tourism
general manager James Helmore said there has been a mixed impact on businesses in the town. “Some businesses are doing exceptionally
“a bit of a strange month”, with late snow followed by snow storms, meaning businesses connected with the ski industry lost business
Some businesses are doing exceptionally well while others are wondering where all the visitors have gone. well while others are wondering where all the visitors have gone,” he said. “In addition, the forward outlook is extremely uncertain with the economies of traditional markets under pressure.” Wanaka Chamber of Commerce president Leigh Stock said July was
early in the month while businesses not connected with the ski industry saw more business than usual. Despite this, there “wasn’t a lot of rhyme or reason” to the very different levels of success felt among Wanaka businesses, he said. “What these results really highlight is
the importance of marketing and getting your business out there, even in these uncertain times.” The August figures would provide more information on how the winter went overall, Leigh said. James Helmore said the increase in visitor numbers for July showed Lake Wanaka Tourism’s work in building the ‘Lifestyle Reserve’ brand was succeeding. One of the key elements to the marketing is the Revealing Lake Wanaka series of short videos about local characters. The latest, featuring freeskier Jossi Wells, has already received more than 12,000 views in a couple of days.
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inbrief Daylight savings Daylight savings starts this Sunday (September 25) so adjust your clocks and watches forward an hour on Saturday evening. The change to daylight saving is also a good time for people to check their household emergency plans, survival kits and home smoke alarms. PHOTO: wanaka.tv Daylight savings concludes on Sunday April 1, 2012.
Sustainable Practice spreads north The Wanaka-based Centre for Sustainable Practice has been so popular it is now offering courses in the Waikato and Auckland regions. The new courses are the result of a partnership between the Solscape Eco retreat in Raglan and the Otago Polytechnic’s Centre. Increasing demand for the Graduate Diploma in Sustainable Practice (launched this year) encouraged the Centre to offer short courses and full time programmes based at Solscape for 2012. “These are practical, project based courses that focus on implementation of sustainable practice for communities and business,” Centre manager Steve Henry said. The Centre has become a collaborative hub for enabling and implementing sustainable practice in New Zealand such as biodiesel into the Queenstown community, Steve said. “Our courses are project based and add real value to communities by bringing skills and expertise to local projects.”
Humph over humps Charlotte Trundle Opponents of the speed humps on Ardmore Street have started a petition, which has gained more than 100 signatures in the past week. Ritual Café owner Chris Hadfield said he wasn’t necessarily against the speed humps but had started the petition after they had become a popular topic of conversation at his café, since their completion in June. “My concerns are the design of the humps, the number of humps and the confusion withmotoristsandpedestrians and who has right of way,” he said. Chris was unsure of the outcome he wanted from the petition, but hoped the council would start with “adequate signage” to educate pedestrians to give way to vehicles.
The speed bumps were put in because of public concern over the safety of pedestrians because of speeding cars, QLDC deputy mayor Lyal Cocks said. “We have been looking at how the speed humps had been functioning and most of the feedback has
We can’t afford to spend ratepayers money taking them out on a whim. been good,” he said. “We are always keen to hear the feedback from the community and we can look at the request for signage,” he said. When asked if the council would look at removing the humps if the petition gained enough signatures Lyal said the QLDC doesn’t have a policy on petitions. “We can’t afford to spend ratepayers money taking them out
could become congested with traffic. The $300,000 roundabout, which is yet to be built, is crucial to the transport strategy but has been delayed because landowners and the New Zealand Transport Agency were still negotiating access. Chris Hadfield on Ardmore Street with the speed hump petition. PHOTO: charlotte trundle
Water concerns
Project Pure
Sue Wards
A submersible pump into the Project Pure bore burnt out last Friday, requiring tankerloads of water to be trucked to the plant. QLDC 3 Waters manager Gerry Essenberg said the breakdown was “not a big deal” and the pump was replaced on Wednesday by staff from United Water and Aspiring Cranes.
Former editor summits Former Wanaka Sun editor Pat Deavoll and her sister Christine Byrch, both of whom are in their 50s, are the first people in almost 50 years to climb to the summit of Koh-e-Baba-Tangi (6515 metres) in Afghanistan. Pat, who now lives in Christchurch, is a renowned alpinist who often climbs in central Asia. She has recently completed her autobiography, ‘Wind from a Distant Summit – The Story of New Zealand’s Top Woman Mountaineer’, which will be released next month. The sisters took five days to climb to the summit, from which they could see four countries (Afghanistan, Pakistan, Tajikistan and China). They are the second group only to have reached the peak. It was the first high-altitude peak the sisters have climbed together.
on a whim.” The Ardmore St roadworks are part of a bigger strategy developed in 2008 to remove Ardmore St’s arterial status and divert traffic to Brownston St. The strategy responds to community concerns raised in 2002 that Wanaka
Trees delay traffic Sixteen students from Otago Polytechnic worked with Asplundh contractors to carry out maintenance work on the ash trees on Mt Aspiring Road this week. Asplundh and the students have been removing low hanging branches, dead wooding the trees, removing and crossing limbs and doing a general tidy up of the trees on both sides of the road. The students are undertaking training and learning new skills. Traffic disruptions may occur and traffic management is in place so the works can be undertaken safely. The work should be completed by tomorrow (Friday).
Hawea Flat residents were told by the Otago Regional Council that septic tanks on lifestyle blocks posed more risk to the quality of local drinking water than the large-scale dairy farm being developed in the area. Hawea residents, including members of the newly formed Preserve Our Water (POW) group, attended an ORC water-quality forum in Cromwell on Tuesday night which informed land owners about the proposed changes to the council’s water plan. Residents took the opportunity to voice their concern about the possibility of dairy farm effluent affecting
the community’s bore water supply. “The Hawea residents are rightly concerned,” ORC environmental information and science director John Threlfall told the Wanaka Sun after the meeting. “They
The Hawea residents are rightly concerned. are good questions to ask and they should have been asking them before now.” He said the ongoing practice of wintering dairy cows on Hawea Flat farms, the over-application of fertiliser in horticulture and septic tanks on lifestyle blocks all posed a potential risk to water quality. Compared to these risks, the dairy
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farm was “down stream” from the community, he said. Despite the existing situation, water quality in the area had been monitored for at least five years without any deterioration detected, he said.
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Further consultation on the ORC’s water plan will continue into next year with plenty of opportunities for the public to make submissions. A forum will be held in Wanaka before Christmas, with the date to be confirmed and advertised soon.
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Wanaka’s famous summer music festival - Rippon - is back in February 2012, and the Wanaka Sun has a ticket (worth $132) to give away to one lucky reader. Rippon’s musical line-ups have been entertaining audiences since 1998, with original crew members Lynne Christie, Sally Norman and Sam Orbell still involved.
Rowers seek support
To go into the draw to win a Rippon 2012 ticket, email admin@thewanakasun.co.nz with the correct answers to these two questions: Q: Which band playing at Rippon 2012 has released a song entitled ‘Scream Walk’? Q: Which band playing at Rippon 2012 won Best Album of 2007 for the album ‘Visions’? Read next week’s edition of the Wanaka Sun to find the next step to win yourself a Rippon 2012 ticket.
The Rippon crew of 1998.
The Wanaka Rowing Club is going into a new season facing an increase in numbers. The Club, which runs on a volunteer basis, is looking for support from people with experience in rowing, coxing, coaching or driving a safety boat. The club is also offering free ‘come and try it’ days for people interested in rowing this Saturday morning or next Wednesday afternoon. Participants must be able to swim 50m in light clothing and be in Year 9 or above for the 2012 school year.
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Improved access A joint venture between the Queenstown Lakes District Council and the Hawea Community Association is responsible for a new car park and lake access for Lake Hawea. The new development is part of the ongoing landscaping of the Lake Hawea foreshore, and will provide much-improved access to one of the most popular parts of the lake, off the Esplanade. Pictured are QLDC councillor and Wanaka Community Board member Jude Battson and Di Turnbull of the Hawea Community Association surveying the almost completed project. PHOTO: wanaka.tv
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Fir plantation proposed Lake McKay Station has lodged a consent application to plant 20ha of Douglas fir for commercial purposes. While Douglas fir is classified as a wilding pine, the plantation of Douglas fir is a discretionary activity under the district plan. The application, which will be considered by Lakes Environmental, includes a management plan of the plantation from Southern Forests New Zealand Ltd.
Fire destroys boats A fire in a Terra Nova Place section in Wanaka on Tuesday destroyed two boats and a motorcycle. The fire, which will be investigated by a New Zealand Fire Service safety officer, was attended by the Lake Hawea and Luggate volunteer fire brigades because a Wanaka appliance was attending what turned out to be a false alarm at the Lone Star restaurant.
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sunnews Seminar looks at changing world The Clutha River Forum will hold a public meeting to discuss issues such as fossil fuel dependence, resource depletion and global financial uncertainty. The seminar, ‘Adapting to Our Rapidly Changing World’, will look at three topics: energy (with Dr David Beach of Neptune Power), economics (with Dr Kennedy Graham of the Green Party), and communities (with Dr Steve Earnshaw of Transition Towns and Dugald MacTavish of Hampden Community Energy Inc). Members of the Clutha River Forum include the Upper Clutha River Guardians, the Clutha Mata-Au River Parkway Group, the Central Otago Environmental Society (Save Central), the Beaumont Residents’ Group and the Lower Clutha River Guardians, Forest and Bird - Dunedin Branch. The seminar will be held at the Alexandra Museum on Saturday October 1 from 1pm.
Trust gives grants Charlotte Trundle
Jazmine Allison, 3, of the Wanaka Preschool Early Childhood Centre aims for the mat. PHOTO: charlotte trundle
Children at Wanaka Preschool will be playing safe thanks to crash mats and protective equipment purchased with a $2000 grant from the Otago Community Trust. Head teacher Kate Whitehead said it was great to receive a donation and the children were clearly having fun trying out their new crash mats. Hawea Flat School
received a $15,000 grant, which will go towards building two new hard courts for sports like
project finished in term four,” Hawea Flat School principal Sue Heath said. A further $4000 was donated
We are very fortunate to have been provided a grant. netball, basketball, tennis, and mini ball. “We now have the funds to go ahead. We are very fortunate to have been provided a grant and hope to have the
by the Otago Community Trust to the Wanaka Gun Club, who will spend their grant sending a junior team to the Shooting Nationals in Hamilton.
Bar to close for four days Wanaka’s Bullock Bar will close for four days this month as a result of a Liquor Licensing Authority decision. The decision relates to an incident last year when the bar’s co-owner, Sean Colbourne, 43, bit off the earlobe of a patron bar staff were trying to evict. Colbourne pleaded guilty to biting off Nicholas Gee’s earlobe, and was convicted in the Queenstown District Court in March on one count of injuring Mr Gee with intent to injure him. He was sentenced to eight months’ home detention and 250 hours’ community work and ordered to pay $10,000 in emotional harm reparation to Mr Gee. At an LLA hearing in Queenstown last month Queenstown liquor licensing officer Sergeant Keith Newell sought the suspension of the bar’s on- and off-licences. The LLA has decided on a four day suspension of the bar’s onlicence from four days from 7am on September 24, 2011.
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The uncomfortable truth
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Ernie Maluschnig and Paul Roach . PHOTO: charlotte trundle
Charlotte Trundle The theft of three retro chairs from outside a Wanaka business has left employees with a uncomfortable seating
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arrangement. The chairs went missing last Wednesday after sitting outside Metalworks Wanaka on Ballantyne Road for ten years. “Although they were
not worth a great deal monetary wise they have been with us for a long time. They have huge sentimental value and we want them back,” Metalworks
Sandy Guy said. Richie McCaw and John Timu Doodles by All Blacks Dan own homes in Wanaka and John’s Carter and Richie McCaw are two children (pictured) being auctioned to raise funds attend Wanaka Primary for future education at Wanaka School. “John and his Primary School. Last week the wife played a huge part Wanaka Primary School Future in getting us in contact Trust launched the series of with these rugby stars, doodles on Trademe. The framed we are really grateful,” pictures were drawn and signed trustee Deborah by ten past and present New Budden said. Rugby Zealand rugby stars. “The funds stars Jamie Joseph, will help grow our local trust Taine Randall, Kees fund allowing, for example, the Mewes, Andre Bell, Stu school to build on its leading Forster, John Leslie, and edge literacy and numeracy Stephen Bachop also programmes that would not contributed doodles. normally be possible under the The bidding ends current government operational on Sunday. grant,” Trust spokesperson
Wanaka owner Ernie Maluschnig said. A complaint was made to the Wanaka Police about the theft. “We are really disappointed someone would
disrespect our property. These chairs are a piece of our history, any information on their whereabouts would be gratefully received,” Ernie said
Doodles draw bids
From left: Jack Timu, 7, Maisie Reid, 5, Annie Timu, 9, and Kate Harry, 7, with doodles by All Blacks Dan and Richie.
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Local community groups have just two more weeks to ensure they are part of the Queenstown Lakes District’s biggest celebration of voluntary groups. Nominations for the TrustPower Queenstown Lakes District Community Awards will close at 5pm on Friday September 23. The awards, run in conjunction with the Queenstown Lakes District Council, recognise and reward voluntary groups and organisations for the outstanding contribution they make to their community. TrustPower spokesperson Jess Somerville said there are many groups out there still not being recognised because they are not being nominated. “Volunteers in the Queenstown Lakes District power countless groups in the community. From sports groups to protecting the environment to keeping the culture alive, volunteers provide an invaluable contribution,” she said. The awards cover five categories; Heritage and Environment, Health and Wellbeing, Arts and Culture, Sport and Leisure, and Educational and Child/Youth Development. Nomination forms are available from council offices or service centres or can be downloaded from the TrustPower website.
Trades Academy for Central Otago A new Trades Academy in Central Otago will provide 20 student places at the beginning of next year with courses including tourism, horticulture, hospitality and hairdressing. The new academy will partner with Mount Aspiring and Cromwell Colleges and Dunstan High School, enabling students to earn NCEA credits and a tertiary qualification while gaining practical skills in the workplace. Students will be enrolled in school but can study at other sites, thanks to partnerships between schools, tertiary providers, employers, and industry training organisations.
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Volunteer fire-fighters Garth Campbell and Roy Rose. PHOTO: charlotte trundle
Honours for local fire-fighters Charlotte Trundle Cats stuck up trees, plane crashes and big floods are some of the call-outs Wanaka volunteer fire-fighters Garth Campbell and Roy Rose have encountered in a combined 51 years with the Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago fire brigades. The pair received their gold star awards for 25 years’ service at a function to celebrate service honours for the Lake Hawea, Luggate and Wanaka brigades held last Saturday. Garth, who has served 26 years, has been appointed as the
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deputy chief fire officer for Wanaka. He joined the brigade in Naseby in 1982 where he served for three years. After a two year break while living in Dunedin, he
major fire and road accidents in the Upper Clutha area including top rally driver Possum Bourne’s accident on the Snow Farm road in 2003.
We are all part of a team. When we save lives we don’t dwell on it. moved to Wanaka and has volunteered ever since. Garth said he never felt like a hero. “We are all part of a team. When we save lives we don’t dwell on it,” he said. Garth attended many
Roy, who is involved in operations and administration, resumed his role at the Wanaka brigade last year as their secretarytreasurer. He first served in Wanaka and Queenstown, then spent
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18 years in Alexandra. “We are like one big family, we meet up every week to train,” he said. The Alexandra floods of 1995 and 1999 and the Alexandra fires of 1999 were something Roy said he would never forget. Roy was presented with an honorary life membership with the Alexandra brigade and Garth received the same honour with the Wanaka brigade, alongside Bill Tomlin. A highlight of the past 25 years shared by both men was competing together at United Fire Brigade Association competitions.
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crimescene Cannabis cropper Cultivation of a $25,000 cannabis crop has earned a Hawea Flat man a jail sentence. Tupari Graham Ngaia, 59, builder, was sentenced in the Queenstown District Court for having cannabis for supply (nine months’ jail) and growing cannabis (16 months’ jail) on March 24. Police found 34 plants, with the crop capable of producing up to 4.5kg of cannabis - with a value of $25,000 to $30,000. A box of dried cannabis head was also found.
More cannabis Ahren Michael Nicholls, 21, of Wanaka, was remanded on bail to October for sentence for receiving a stolen television, being found with cannabis, using insulting words and being found without reasonable excuse in a building. Samuel Peter Gourlay, 22, kitchen hand, of Wanaka, was remanded on bail to October for sentence for possessing cannabis plant and a charge of selling cannabis.
Fragile canvas Wanaka-basedenvironmental sculptor Martin Hill’s ‘Fragile Canvas’ will debut next week. Martin creates site-specific sculptures from natural materials in collaboration with his partner Philippa Jones. Martin and Phillippa have been creating a new body of work for the past
year, documented by two University of Otago Science Communication Masters’ students, James Blake and Joey Bania. James and Joey’s filming will culminate at the exhibition preview next Friday (September 23) at gallery thirty three. Gallery manager Melissa Reimer is pictured with Martin. PHOTO: wanaka.tv
Drink driving Brent Lyall Collie, 46, of Hawea Flat, was remanded to October for sentence for driving with a breath alcohol level of 821mcg. He had been convicted at least twice previously and was driving while disqualified. Jonathan Mark Smales, 24, of Wanaka, 1232mcg. He was fined $1200 and disqualified for 12 months. Wanaka police advise there is now a zero alcohol limit for drivers under 20-years-old under the new drink driving legislation. A young Wanaka woman who was caught over the limit was fined $200 and received 50 demerit points.
Telephone charges A 53-year-old woman, who was granted name suppression, faced three charges of using a telephone to give fictitious messages at the Queenstown District Court. She was remanded without plea to appear in October, for using a phone to give a fictitious message, using a phone to make a false claim and knowingly giving a false message.
Probation breach Evan John Ross Pilkington, 26, of Wanaka, was sentenced to 40 hours’ community work for failing to report to a probation officer.
Fireworks risk A fire was caused at Dublin Bay by the discharge of fireworks. Police ask people to be careful when using fireworks as it is easy to cause a fire that gets out of hand.
Boat theft A commercial boat moored near the lake front was entered and two life buoys and an attached battery operated light stolen. If you see these items on the shore please contact the police station.
Holiday homes targeted Residents of Lagoon Ave and neighbouring streets received a leaflet drop from Community Constable Mike Thomas this week. Police have received three reports of houses being broken into in the area, with primarily alcohol and food targeted. Police suspect other holiday homes may have been broken into which the owners are yet to discover, and they are asking residents to look out for suspicious people and vehicles. “If you live next to an unattended holiday home please look over the fence and check it out. If you have concerns walk around the dwelling and check windows and doors,” the Wanaka Watchhouse officer said. “Any sign of entry please call us on 443 7272 or if you suspect an offender is inside the house call 111.”
If you have information on any crimes call 0800CRIMESTOPPER (0800555111).
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sunnews Georgia players Benjamin Moadab, Akvsenti Giorgadze, Viktor Kolelishvili and Goderdzi Schvelidze enjoying their time in Wanaka. PHOTO: supplied
Geogia on their mind Charlotte Trundle Language was no barrier for the Georgian rugby team, who were instantly adopted by Wanaka school children during their visit last week. The team started their day at Wanaka Primary School, where they met more than 450 children, staff and parents from local schools. The students put together a flag-waving
reception, a kapa haka ceremony, a rendition of the New Zealand national anthem and
own national anthem by the team’s resident opera singer Givi Chichinadze.
The children were chanting ‘Georgia, Georgia, Georgia’. a presentation of hand-made good luck messages. The Georgian team responded with a rendition of their
“The children were chanting ‘Georgia, Georgia, Georgia’,” Wanaka Primary School principal Dr Wendy
Bamford said. “It was fabulous to have them. Even though they spoke little English they gave off such kindness and warmth and tried to talk to everyone.” The team enjoyed a barbecue at the Upper Clutha Rugby Club before spending the afternoon four wheel driving in the Criffel Range. They finished the day fishing on the lake.
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Local rugby supporters got into the spirit of Rugby World Cup 2011 last Friday night when the All Blacks played Tonga in the opening game. People of all nationalities cheered on the boys in black who beat their competitors 41-10. PHOTOs: charlotte trundle
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Wetas welcome
Chris Riley of Eco Wanaka Adventures, DOC ranger Kerie Uren and MAC students Alex Thomson, Maddy Parslow, Kim Robertson and Sarah Cooper Slee installing the first weta motel on Mou Waho Island. PHOTO: DOC
Wanaka has a lot of motels and Mou Waho Island now has a few motels of its own - but these are for wetas. The new motels were installed on the island by Mount Aspiring College students, DOC rangers and Eco Wanaka Adventures this week. The motels are designed to attract and house wetas so they can be counted and observed: the wetas enter through a hole in the bottom of the log, wide enough to let the insects enter and
small enough to keep rodents out. “The weta is a wonderful example of New Zealand’s unique and rare native life-forms,” DOC spokesperson Annette Smith said. “Thanks must go to Eco Wanaka Adventures in driving this quirky project and the college for the design and development of the motels. Their efforts will give visitors to the island the opportunity to view this unique
invertebrate up close.” Bruce Thompson, a Year 12 Spatial and Product Design student at Mount Aspiring College, worked with the school’s Head of Technology, Simon King, to design the motels. Olly and Josh Wilson, two Year 13 pupils, built the installations as part of Students in the Community. The Department of Conservation provided the specifications for the stations and their
development has been sponsored by Eco Wanaka Adventures. Four motels will be placed alongside the walking track on the island for the public to access and another forty stations will be scattered around the island. While on the island on Tuesday the students also planted kowhai to celebrate the launch of Project Gold, part of Conservation Week (from September 11 to 18).
Going for gold Hundreds of kowhai trees will be planted throughout Otago from this week in an effort to bring back one of our favourite natives, the kowhai. The Department of Conservation in Otago will launch the kowhai scheme ‘Project Gold’, at the Otago Conservation Awards in Cromwell tonight (Thursday). The project was kicked off in
Wanaka with 25 Luggate residents and DOC staff planting 46 kowhai and other woodland trees along a section of the new Luggate Creek Track on Sunday. “It was great to see so many locals out planting and having fun,” Luggate Community Association chairman Geoff Taylor said. “The committee saw the project as a good opportunity to embark on
Through the rabbit hole
Aaron Blackledge looks out of the portal Alice uses to exit Wonderland. The portal was made by level three art students at MAC.
Sue Wards A young Wanaka playwright’s adaptation of Alice in Wonderland will be staged next month. Aaron Blackledge, 19, was intrigued by the idea of how it would be to hang out with a younger and older version of himself, and came up with idea of adapting the book with Alice at three different ages: six, 16, and 26-yearsold. “It’s about how age changes perception, but how deep down there are still similarities,” he said. Aaron admitted to being nervous about writing and producing the show. “I’m taking a risk I feel I need to take,” he said. “I don’t think you learn if you stay in your safe realm.” He is not doing
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a working relationship with DOC which will see residents maintain the track under a joint agreement with the local DOC office.” DOC Wanaka spokesperson Annette Smith said the planting was an ideal way to celebrate this year’s Conservation Week. Another kowhai planting project will be held at the Outlet at 10am this Saturday.
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it alone though, thanks to the support of Mount Aspiring College drama teacher Anna Shaw and a cast of 13 level one MAC drama students. Aaron has already been involved in a range of local productions, including an educational stint working with professional director Sara Brodie on the Festival of Colour show Riverside Drive. His ultimate goal is to produce and direct shows. In the meantime, he invites people “to jump through the rabbit hole and come and see ‘Three Blue Dresses’.” The play will be staged on Tuesday October 4 at 7pm at the Lake Wanaka Centre. The cast will also perform two shows for local primary and intermediate students on October 3.
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shapingourfuture Imagine the Queenstown Lakes District in 50 years time. What would you like to remain the same and what would you like change? An agreed vision can unite us, inspire us, provide direction and help us simplify complex issues. Shaping Our Future extends an invitation to residents of the Queenstown Lakes District to have their say about our direction and future success. You can have your say through an online survey (www.shapingourfuture.
org.nz ), by joining the conversation on our blog, Facebook and Twitter pages, and at public community meetings. The meetings (Monday September 19, Luggate Hall, 5.30 – 7.30pm; Tuesday September 27, Makarora Community Hall, 4 – 6pm; Thursday September 29, Lake Wanaka Centre, 4 – 6pm, 7 – 9pm) will involve a series of open discussions about the things our communities value most. Everyone has the chance to have a say and all
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points of view will be heard. We will seek to find the things we all value and from this begin to capture a “Vision of Success for the Future” for our district. This information will be collated and fed back in the form of draft summary statements for you to comment on in November, with a draft vision ready by December. Thank you for your participation in and contribution to this important community consultation process.
The Hunt family. Back row: Anna, Phillip, Ruth. Front row: Fiona, 6, Bill and Hillary, 11. PHOTO: supplied
Charlotte Trundle Next year will mark 75 years of the Upper Clutha A & P show and to celebrate, past presidents were honoured with medals at the show’s AGM. Current president Fe Howie said all the past presidents had contributed so much. “They have been part of the building blocks that have gone in to establishing this iconic show. We have a proud history and long may
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Wanaka support what is truly a unique event.” Wanaka resident Phillip Hunt was president from 2009-2010 and has a long family history with the show. The Hunt family has been involved for four generations, starting with Philip’s grandfather John who was the first president. “My grandparents were both really involved in getting the show up and running,” he said. A highlight for Phillip was when his grandmother
Sybil opened the 50th Show and was carried around in a gig towed by horses. “This was in her last years and was very special,” he said. His father Bill was also president in 19591960 and now Phillip’s children are taking an active interest in the show. “I hope our family will stay involved for a long time to come. There are so many families in Wanaka who give the show a huge commitment, it’s well
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worth the celebration.” For the 75th show the organisers encourage everyone to get into the fashion of the 1930s. “We are also seeking any old photos of any aspect of the show that we use to compile an historic record,” Fe Howie said. The show has donated $15,000 to help people and pets in hardship since the Christchurch earthquake. See sunspots for details
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The Rutherford students contemplate luck. PHOTO: supplied
sunnews Members of the public found themselves taking part in psychology experiments on luck last week. Designed by Year 7 Rutherford students at Mount Aspiring College, the experiments are based on the work of Professor Richard Wiseman, whose research found lucky people generate their own good fortune through their thoughts and behaviour. Lucky people are skilled at creating and noticing chance opportunities, make lucky decisions based on intuition, have positive expectations
and adopt a resilient attitude to transform bad luck into good, he found. The Wanaka students asked people if they consider themselves lucky or unlucky, then asked them to carry out tasks such as searching through a publication to count the number of stickers. Despite a sign saying ‘Stop searching – there are 23 stickers’, many people continued searching. The Wanaka results will be analysed and written up and sent to Professor Wiseman, who is interested in the students’ findings.
Arrr me hearties To celebrate ‘International Talk Like a Pirate Day’ the Wanaka Skate Club are holding a skate jam and fundraiser for their skate park extension on Saturday. The competition kicks off at noon and features a street jam, a bowl jam and a jam for juniors. Skaters are encouraged to wear pirate attire and an entry fee of $5 goes towards the first stage of the project. The ‘International Talk Like a Pirate Day’ website recommends the following phrases to learn basic pirate speech: Ahoy – Hello; Whoa - Get a load of that; Aye aye - I’ll get right on that sir as soon as my break is over; Arrr – Yes, or, My rugby team is going to win.
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inbrief Laughs raise funds A night of laughs with three of New Zealand’s best-known comedians has raised approximately $22,000 for the Wanaka Primary School. Paul Ego, Michele A’Court and Jeremy Elwood of TV3’s ‘7 Days’ show entertained the Wanaka audience. The proceeds will be invested in the Wanaka Primary School Future Trust fund, with profits from the investment to be used for various projects at the school.
Airport changes The QLDC has adopted district plan changes and new land use designations at Wanaka Airport in anticipation of increasing numbers of aircraft and passengers. Some changes were made to the proposed designations by independent commissioners since the proposals were publicly notified last December. The changes relate to noise control and terrain shield restrictions as well as provision of a runway extension up to 1750m. The Wanaka Chamber of Commerce had hoped for provision of a 2200m runway to future proof the airport.
Deaf Awareness Week
Wanaka Skate Club member Wayne Pretty skates at last year’s event. PHOTO: supplied
Thursday 15 September to Wednesday 21 September 2011
Deaf awareness week begins on Sunday, September 18. One in ten New Zealanders has suffered from hearing loss and the National Foundation for the Deaf wants to draw attention this year to those with or in need of Cochlear Implants and those with Auditory Processing Disorder. The foundation are highlighting the fact the government only funds 20 cochlear implants for adults each year, while 245 people wait for assessment or surgery, and the fact one in 20 children have auditory processing disorder.
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Charlotte Trundle This month’s poem was chosen by Wanaka’s Poetic Justice group. Dylan Rimmer, 7, wrote the poem for Father’s Day, inspired by his teacher, who was inspired by J.K. Baxter’s poem A Pair of Sandals. Dylan read the poem at Sam Hunt’s performance at the Luggate Hall on Sunday.
The Department of Conservation piggy has been living the high life ice climbing, driving boats and flying in a helicopter - since it won the Bank of New Zealand sponsored competition at Willowridge Wanakafest last year. Entries for this year’s competition open next week so a new plastic money-bank pig can be crowned as the winner.
Paturau (for Jim) a pair of swimming shorts a rashy t-shirt and bare feet we must go my friend along the scarlet strip of sand the lashing foamy waves the thundering caves where the beach turns into rough rock near where the tide comes in mussels cling - Dylan Rimmer
The BNZ raises money by selling the pigs, which entrants dress up. There are three different categories: Best Business Piggy, Best Kid’s Piggy and Best Overall Piggy. The pigs can be purchased at the bank and all proceeds of the competition go to Wanakafest. Competitors get to keep their pigs after judging. Wanakafest runs from October 19 - 23.
Poetry for the people Legendary New Zealand poet Sam Hunt (pictured) performed for a capacity crowd at the Luggate Hall on Sunday. Event organisers Liz Breslin and Laura Williamson of Poetic Justice Wanaka said funding from Central Lakes Trust and the QLDC Creative Communities scheme had ensured tickets prices could be kept low, making the performance accessible to as many people as possible. “Sam Hunt writes and performs poetry that is truly for everyone, and he gave us a show to remember,” Laura said.
Previous winner, the DOC piggy, has been seen all around Wanaka. PHOTO: DOC
Goodbye Sarajevo The authors of a true story of survival in war-torn Sarajevo will be in Wanaka next week to talk about their experiences. Sisters Atka Reid and Hana Schofield were separated by the Bosnian war and eventually reunited in New Zealand. Wanaka bookseller Chris Lumsden was so moved by their book, ‘Goodbye Sarajevo’, he has arranged to bring the sisters south for a book launch and to speak to senior students at Mount Aspiring College about their experiences. “It’s an uplifting story in the face of adversity - the kids need to hear that sort of thing,” Chris said. Proceeds from the evening book launch (Wednesday, September 21) with Atka and Hana will be donated to Christchurch St John. - Sue Wards
Blooming brilliant
Andi Regan with her winning artwork ‘Central Bloom’. PHOTO: Central Otago District Arts Trust
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Thousands of hand dyed cable ties, painstakingly constructed into a piece of art called ‘Central Bloom,’ have won a Wanaka woman $5000 at the Central Otago Art Awards Exhibition. Artist Andi Regan’s sculpture was selected from more than 200 entries shown at the Russell Henderson Gallery in Alexandra. “I wasn’t even going to go to the awards night,” Andi said. “It was so unexpected to win the overall excellence award as there were so many established artists taking part.” Judges said her sculpture was a stunning combination of technical skill, imaginative use of found materials and articulation of the social and political comments driving the conceptual context. “This skill shines through in recognising the possibilities for the mundane object in the first place. Its strengths are not confined to craft or object art, it references the natural world and Central Otago, while also making a statement about consumerism and our relationship with plastic.” - Charlotte Trundle
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BOARD Beneficial dairy farming is easy: Small herds/ no NPK/ riparian margins/ biodiversity/ organic practices/ biological farming. Will this be the case in Hawea? I doubt it. Fantastic that the blue bags are shrinking!! Maybe people will think twice before throwing out recyclables/compostables We would like to know how vandals, smashing public toilet doors manage to get away with it. A sensible option is to spend money on security lights around town instead of building senseless humps in our roadway with our rates. We are concerned with the ignorance and stupidity allowing such goings-on in our town. Why is it ok for our kids 2 go unrestrained on the school bus when we make sure they are buckled up in the family car?
“Our aim is to provide a publication you’ll be proud to call your own. We are excited to be capturing the news and views of our community.” These words greeted readers of the first edition of the Wanaka Sun, ten years ago (September 13, 2001). That historical edition displayed a slightly DIY masthead and a grainy photo of Wanaka. Our newspaper’s history has been more colourful than the first edition would suggest – but no more colourful than the community which inspires it. How much has Wanaka changed in the past ten years? How many people reading this even lived in Wanaka ten years ago? Not me: I’ve been here nine years (I could add the usual line about having holidayed here all my life, but that only marks me out as a newcomer). I’ve been here long enough to notice the increased diversity of the community, the continual development of community assets and the constant tinkering to deal with more and more traffic in the town (speed humps and pedestrian “refuges” being the most recent). I’ve also been here long enough to notice that, while Wanaka has all the characteristics of small town New Zealand, we also have an outspoken, stroppy population of people who want to have their say about what’s happening in their community. Long may that continue, and long may the Wanaka Sun reflect it.
Thank goodness that defunct i-site kiosk on cnr of helwick and ardmore has gone. Was it eva open or just there to fool tourists? Local Hollywood plumber!! Now on sky ads. You know who you are ;-) yip, he does the peacock!! Dear knitsy, the fisherman sculpture outside the Hawea pub could really do with a woolly trout! Go the dairy farmers and high country farmers you guys rock keep on pulling our country out of debt because of all the pc crap these days Has any1 seen what the Thursday group r doing @ lake hawea? What a lucky community we are. The group of hard workers r rockstars!! Has someone gone mad? Carving up our lovely green reserves 4 a poor excuse of a track. A few markers would have done the job. Who is calling the shots? After living on the west coast 4 several yrs, I’ve seen 1st hand the environmental damage large scale dairy farms cause. Unfenced waterways so cows wade in there and poo, overuse of fertilisers 2 make grass grow quicker, not planting natives along creeks 2 help strain out runoff. No one wanted 2 swim in Lake Brunner as u got a skin rash. Don’t let them do it wanaka, it will ruin your beautiful rivers and lakes etc. Oops I looked at my rates account properly. It wasn’t 50% rise It was 55%. Bagged... Sewing two blue bags together effectively doubles their size. Congrats 2 ORC 4 letting the dairy farm go ahead very smart! Much smarter than the people knocking it! They show a lack of knowledge about MODERN dairy technology and practices. Don’t cry over spilt milk. So where was party central in wanaka for the RWC. Bring on the tongans! 1 min to walk from current rowers boat storage to lake and they want to relocate closer? How about a pedestrian crossing or underpass instead? Please don’t let the wishes of a few spoil the stunning lakefront enjoyed by all. Clutha River Guardians, Guardians of Lake Wanaka & Upper Clutha Environmental Society. Your silence on intensive dairying is deafening. Non notified consents 4 intensive dairying in the MacKenzie Country were successfully challenged by the `Environmental Defence Society` & quashed. POW & others concerned about the many dairy farms about 2 proceed here should contact them. Has your grader broken down Cardies? The ruts up there almost swallowed my car whole! Why squander our precious community resources on dunga sinister strikemaster warplane? Please celebrate Wanaka as a peace loving place. Happy birthday to our beautiful friend Jane, we really enjoyed having lunch with you, love you, Jules, Sean, Sophia and Alice xxxx
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Art for everyone I was dismayed by Bruce Thompson’s negativity towards the proposed regional art gallery in his letter last week . Art is not about exclusive clubs and snobs. Art is for everyone. Just go to any public gallery and you can see the diversity of people who enjoy and are inspired by art – people of all ages and walks of life. John Charrington is to be applauded for his bold vision for Wanaka to become home to a public facility that provides a regional base for both permanent and visiting collections, while at the same time continuing to provide studio space for local artists. Anyone that is prepared to give freely of their own time (and money) as John is doing, to enrich our lives here in Wanaka is alright by me. He deserves our support not our vitriol. I for one will be putting up my hand to offer any assistance I can to further what Bruce Thompson calls a “pipe dream”. As Goethe said “Whatever you believe or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it.” I prefer Goethe’s sentiment. Hetty Van Hale Wanaka
TXT Message Board The Text Message Board has become a blight on your paper and our community. It contributes nothing other than an avenue for cowards to make anonymous complaints and back stab. A couple of weeks ago I send a text to the Message Board along these lines and asking for people to front up if they have an issue rather than cowardly hiding in this column. Although I added my name to the text you chose to edit it out, clearly showing your preference to the anonymous format. Can the Wanaka Sun now front up and do this community a favour; ie scrap this avenue for divisive personal attacks, or insist on all correspondence to have the author’s name. Noel Williams Wanaka The Wanaka Sun text board provides a platform for public opinion which complies with the same regulations as the Letters to the Editor while catering to a different demographic. Specifically the Wanaka Sun requires that correspondence, whether by text or letter, be free from threats, offensive language and personal attacks. The Wanaka Sun reserves the right to reject, abridge or edit any texts or letters on grounds which include legal or space constraints, clarity and topicality. The Wanaka Sun requires a point of contact to accompany all correspondence, either an address in the case of letter or phone number for texts. As a point of style, consistency and security we remove all names from the text board. The nature of the text board is a short response to a public discussion which is often mirrored in the letters we receive, for example, recent discussions on burn offs and speed bumps. The Wanaka Sun’s viewpoint page provides a platform for public debate on community issues and concerns and, through reader contributions from both sides of the debate, ensures a fair and balanced argument. The views expressed by readers on this page are not necessarily those of the Wanaka Sun staff, editor or owner. - The Editor
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Goodwill debate It seems clear to me that the burn off is a contentious local issue: but is it just local? Clearly not with the many overseas visitors who pass through this town. Some of whom are roused enough to contact a local paper whilst they’re on holiday, just to make their feelings known. Many of these will go back to their homeland and will perhaps stop when they go to pick up the NZ lamb and will buy local instead. However, let’s please stop the ‘name and shame’. Farming and tourism form part of our local economy. Surely it is time that the community, which consists of people from all walks of life and of course, includes farmers, sit down and resolve this argument. I don’t think we can use the historical ‘we’ve always burnt off so we have a right to’ – plenty of past human practices have been abolished or amended due to changes in public opinion, but in a democratic country lets use some facts, intelligence and goodwill towards each other to have an educated and informed open debate. Nicky Briscall Albert Town
Gallery response It was with dismay that I read Bruce Thompson’s vent against the proposed public art gallery [Wanaka Sun 8 Sept. 2011, p. 13]. In no way would it be a crystal palace for foreign art snobs. It’s a gallery ‘for the people’, which includes the children of Wanaka about whom BT is so passionate. The gallery would contain amongst other things, an education room within which art classes would continue; and studios for both resident and visiting artists. Potentially, it could be a world class establishment such as Christchurch Art Gallery which, owing to the city’s devastating continual quakes, has barely functioned as such for the past year; and which has only highlighted the need for a comparable establishment in the South Island. Wanaka is unarguably one of the world’s most fabulous destinations about which locals and visitors are equally passionate. While its quaintness is part of its charm we are lacking a few 21st century amenities. A public art gallery which boasts an active touring exhibition schedule and a local art component would further raise Wanaka’s reputation, bring more visitors to the region (goodness knows local businesses could do with increased revenue in the shoulder seasons) and would prove a sanctuary for art lovers and cultural enthusiasts. Art is the manifestation of humankind’s passions, creativity and history on earth. Let it have a public outlet. Melissa Reimer Wanaka
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5 REDWOOD LANE
4pm
15/09/11
Auction
1050 LAKE HAWEA ALBERT TOWN HIGHWAY, L. HAWEA
5pm
15/09/11
Deadline Sale
33 LITTLE MAUDE DRIVE, LAKE HAWEA
1pm
16/09/11
Auction
1050 LAKE HAWEA ALBERT TOWN HIGHWAY, L. HAWEA
12pm
17/09/11
Deadline Sale
28 BILLS WAY
12pm
17/09/11
$525,000
7A RATA STREET
1pm
17/09/11
$655,000
33 LITTLE MAUDE DRIVE, LAKE HAWEA
1pm
17/09/11
Auction
63 NICHOL STREET, LAKE HAWEA
2pm
17/09/11
Auction
36 OLD STATION AVENUE
3pm
17/09/11
Auction
45 KINGS DRIVE
4pm
17/09/11
$479,000
39 LAKEVIEW TERRACE, LAKE HAWEA
11am
18/09/11
$695,000
39 KINGS DRIVE
12pm
18/09/11
$657,000
1050 LAKE HAWEA ALBERT TOWN HIGHWAY, L. HAWEA
12pm
18/09/11
Deadline Sale
5 REDWOOD LANE
1pm
18/09/11
Auction
7 MCLEOD AVENUE
1pm
18/09/11
$595,000
56 TENBY STREET
1pm
18/09/11
$550,000
63 NICHOL STREET, LAKE HAWEA
2pm
18/09/11
Auction
33 LITTLE MAUDE DRIVE, LAKE HAWEA
2:45
18/09/11
Auction
36 OLD STATION AVENUE
3pm
18/09/11
Auction
24 KELLIHER DRIVE
3pm
18/09/11
$995,000
31 STONEBROOK DRIVE
3pm
18/09/11
By Negotiation
12:30
18/09/11
AUCTION
17 FOXGLOVE HEIGHTS
5.30-7
16/09/11
By Neg
2 HARDIE PLACE
1212.30
17/09/11
AUCTION
88 ROB ROY PLACE
12.451.15
17/09/11
AUCTION
8 URQUHART PLACE
1.30-2
17/09/11
AUCTION
17 FOXGLOVE HEIGHTS
1-2pm
18/09/11
By Neg
12pm
17/09/11
$495,000
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Golf galore
sunsport Nine hundred and fifty games of golf were played in six days last week as part of Wanaka Golf Club’s annual September tournament – an event which began in 1936. Golf Club manager Grant Bunting said more than 500 golfers were involved in this year’s tournament, from clubs as far north as Waitangi and as far south as Invercargill. South Island clubs were particularly well represented, he said, with many golfers participating in the tournament year after year. Grant said one of the reasons the tournament went so well was the men organised the women’s three day event and the women organised the men’s three day event. The Infinity Investment Group September Tournament offered more than $20,000 worth of prizes.
- Sue Wards
Bobbie Shore putting.
Young achievers
Four young Wanaka rugby players who have excelled this year are Ned Williams-Holloway, Sam Dickson, Luke Jarvie and Morgan Jones. The boys played for the Otago Under 48kg team and are pictured with the division cup their team won in Temuka recently. PHOTO: supplied
PHOTO: Colette Kelly
Stefi Luxton. PHOTO: supplied
c i t s a t Jam Charlotte Trundle Local competitors were among the prize winners at the Volcom Stone Peanut Butter Rail Jam (PBRJ). More than 100 international and national snowboarders went to Snow Park NZ for a chance to win prizes, including a return trip to the finals of the PBRJ
in the USA. Two terraces of rail features made for a creative course which included a pole jam, an urban down rail, boxes and a corrugated tube. “It’s awesome to see an international field show at this time of the season,” Volcom team rider Will Jackways said. “They were throwing down, but locals stood
up to the challenge.” Out of a 56 strong open men’s division Austrian Marvin Salmina dominated, with local Stef Zeestraten in second, Leroy Christensen of Ohakune placing third and Canadian Andrew Matthews in fourth. The women’s division was won by Austrian Christine Szumovski, Enni Rukajarvi (FIN) placed
second and locals Stefi Luxton and Charlotte Trundle came third and fourth respectively. “It’s great to see so many girls enter today. Not only that, they stood up to the plate and rode really well,” Will said. AustraliansJossMcAlpin won the junior division and Cameron Staveley won the 15 and under grommets division.
Marathon men Wanaka athletes Oska Inkster-Bayne and Ed Stevens took the honours at the annual Dunedin Marathon last weekend. The marathon course runs from just below the Albatross Colony on the Otago Peninsula, through the City and out to Port Chalmers. Ed Stevens, registered with Leith Harriers in Dunedin, was competing for the Otago masters 50+ title and came away with the gold medal. “The conditions were very good all the way
down to the city from the Albatross Colony. When the course swung into the wharf area to go out to Port the going got quite tough, pushing into a head wind all the way,” Ed said. “Having battled earlier in the race with another local 50+ runner this made the run out to Port quite difficult, especially when you’ve got someone chasing from behind - it does makes it quite tough.” Oska InksterBayne won the open men’s section of the half marathon. Ed Stevens of Wanaka. PHOTOS: supplied
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