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Elmo Cotter, 17, makes the most of the popular new pump track at Lismore Bike Park. The track, maintained by Bike Wanaka, was opened on Labour Weekend.
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The Wanaka community has spoken clearly in favour of Cinema Paradiso operating from the old Catholic church on Brownston Street, with at least 1000 submissions received in support of the cinema’s application – more than has been received on any previous application. Cinema Paradiso owner Callum McLeod said he was “absolutely humbled” by the response. “The community has bought into the fact that we are a community theatre,” he said. Of the 952 submissions Callum has read, 84 percent were from rate paying residents. “It’s a real solid group of the local body, and surely that will count for something,” he said. While he has his fingers crossed for the application to be approved, he said, “The show ain’t over until the fat lady starts tickling her pipes.” Queenstown Lakes District Council
commissioner David Whitney ruled a resource application to relocate the cinema to the former Catholic church on Brownston Street should be publicly notified, citing concerns about the effects of “peripheral expansion rather than intensification of activity in the
The Brownston Street church is owned by Varina Property Ltd, directed by Australian-based Duffy Krook. Since the deadline for submissions closed, Lakes Environmental has received at least 1000 submissions, with only one opposing the application.
It’s a real solid group of the local body, and surely that will count for something. Wanaka town centre; effects in terms of blurring the clear definition of the edge of the town centre at Brownston Street; effects in terms of pedestrian movement across Brownston Street; and effects in terms of the integrity of the District Plan”. Callum has spent five years and more than $100,000 on the resource consent process so far, including expenditure on an earlier application for a site at the junction of Highways 6 and 84.
The submission in opposition was from a member of Wanaka’s New Life Church, who would like the church group to be able to continue to use the former Catholic church to worship in. Callum said he is “more than happy” to co-share the space with the church, as had previously been organised with the Baptist Church on the current cinema site. Lakes Environmental spokesperson Rachel Beer said late submissions
were still arriving, with 940 counted and a possible 150 more to be entered on the computer system. Most used the standard form provided and distributed by Callum. While it was “wonderful” to have a lot of submissions indicating public opinion, ultimately Resource Management Act issues must be addressed in the application, she said. A hearing will be held on November 30 and Lakes Environmental has asked Commissioner Jane Taylor for the decision to be made before Christmas. Regardless of what the decision is, Callum said the cinema will undergo a major technical upgrade at the end of this month. If the application is approved, he hopes the cinema will be in business at the new site on Brownston Street for the holiday period.
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inbrief New speed limit A temporary speed limit of 80kph will apply to a section of Ballantyne Road near Wanaka to help mitigate potential dust issues as the Queenstown Lakes District Council adopts its ‘no oiling’ policy. The new limit will apply to a section of road between Faulks Road and State Highway 6, and council will also ‘ottaseal’ roughly 1600 metres of Ballantyne Road. ‘Ottaseal’ is a semi-permanent dust suppression process that lasts longer than oiling and is better for the environment. QLDC transport manager Denis Mander said the decision came in the wake of a review of road safety sparked by concerns from the Mount Barker Ratepayers’ Association about potential dust issues. “There is a visibility issue on one part of the road due to forward sightlines being restricted by crests in the road,” Denis said. “Ottasealing will mitigate dust over a large part of this area with the temporary speed limit also helping to keep dust clouds to a minimum and giving drivers more time to react to oncoming vehicles.” The situation will be monitored over the summer months and the council will also look at the future use of Ballantyne Road, he said, particularly in relation to the number of heavy vehicles using the road as a through route and the impact that has on road safety and road maintenance. The new temporary speed limit was implemented yesterday (Wednesday).
Exam time Charlotte Trundle Local students are busy studying hard for their NCEA and NZ Scholarship examinations which start today. Nationwide about 143,000 candidates are preparing for the exams with 319 Mount Aspiring College students from years 11 – 13 taking part. “NZQA is moving towards a paperless system and going fully online. So we’re reminding all students who want to receive a paper copy of their results to request this
via our website,” deputy chief executive of qualifications Bali Haque said. The website also has information and resources including admission slips, past examination papers, examination rules and study tips. “Students should be preparing for their exams and should take full advantage of past exam papers and other resources available,” Bali said. Candidates will be able to view their results online in mid January.
Mount Aspiring College student Sophie Hirst, 17, studies for NCEA Level Three. PHOTO: Charlotte Trundle
Winter of Wells
Sue Wards It was hardly high finance at the Wanaka Community Board meeting on Tuesday when the board purchased a building for $1 and confirmed a long-term lease for $1 a year.
and Environmental Society (Wanaka Wastebusters) to use the site on Ballantyne Road. The terms of the lease - $1 a year – raised some eyebrows, but Wastebusters manager Sue Coutts said it was “reasonable” compared to the terms of the Queenstown recycling site’s
Community centres are places people can come back to for generations. The board splashed out $1 to buy the former St John building. The building, which incurs rates of about $1700 per annum, was bought as a project for community service workers and may be used by the Wanaka Library in the meantime for storage space. St John Wanaka, now situated on Link Way, no longer need the building. At the same meeting the board approved a 35 year lease for the Upper Clutha Recycling
lease, which is provided free to Smart Environmental Ltd. Wastebusters wanted a 35 year lease to signify “we’re in it for the long game”, Sue said. “Community centres are places people can come back to for generations. Every community needs a hub.” The final decision on the lease will be made by the full Queenstown Lakes District Council.
Interest in water quality
Riverside rescue Two young Wanaka women were rescued by a Clutha River Jet boat operator on Tuesday after they misjudged the effort required to paddle from the Lake Wanaka outlet to the Albert Town bridge. The pair fell out of a kayak at the first rapid and were rescued from the side of the river.
Passing the buck
A meeting on water quality last week was attended by about 40 people, who showed particular interest in the effect of the planned large scale dairy farm at Hawea Flat and how water quality in the Hawea aquifers will be monitored. The meeting was held by the Otago Regional Council to seek feedback on its proposed new water quality rules and standards, which will cover permitted discharges, consented discretionary discharges and prohibited activities. The water plan change will be notified in March 2012.
Montessori Children’s House Wanaka will screen the premier of the Winter of Wells, the film documenting the lives of Wanaka professional free skiers Jossi and Byron Wells. The film follows the brothers to all four corners of the globe as they dominate the world of freeskiing, marking the biggest moments of the 2009 and 2010 season. The film will be screened twice on Monday November 21 at Rubys Cinema & Bar, with all proceeds going directly to Montessori Children’s House Wanaka.
Greens in Wanaka Green co-leader Russel Norman enjoyed a day of election campaign duties in Wanaka last week, attracting a crowd of about 60 at his public talk on ‘green economies’. He also took a trip to Mou Wahu Island, where he planted a tree in memory of the late Green party co-leader Rod Donald, visited Wanaka Wastebusters, lunched with local business people and attended the Wanaka Farmers’ Market. He is pictured on Lake Wanaka with Waitaki Green Party candidate Sue Coutts. PHOTO: wanaka.tv
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Sniffer dogs muzzled Charlotte Trundle Sniffer dog drug searches at schools are a thing of the past, following advice from police lawyers that searches breached pupils’ civil rights. Mount Aspiring College principal Wayne Bosley said the school had used sniffer dogs in the past and it had been a “worth while” resource. “We have been advised by local police that they won’t be done in the future. I
think they are concerned pupils should be innocent until proven guilty and we respect that,” Wayne said. He said the school would still involve police on any drug or alcohol issue. “No town can believe it is totally drug free but we will do our utmost to keep our students as safe as possible.” The school will continue to use other police resources. Random searches are legal if the school can show just cause,
but Education Minister Anne Tolley said a law change might be needed because it was wrong for the rights of one or two pupils to take precedence over the rights of the whole school community. “The majority of parents want to know that their kids can go to school and they aren’t being subjected to drugs, weapons, knife attacks – every step has to be taken to prevent that,” she said. Meanwhile the police are drafting
a new national policy outlining when they can assist schools. Wanaka Police senior sergeant Allan Grindell said they would follow the nationwide police stance against using sniffer dogs. “Any strategy that reduces alcohol and drug abuse is a good thing, but we can’t breach the fundamental bill of rights.”
Kids just want to have fun Fundraising fatigue may have struck after a busy year for local causes, so the Hawea Flat School have planned their Spring Country Fair next weekend (November 19) to focus on just having fun. Organisers say the event won’t cost much; there will be lots of games and activities for the whole family; and the food will be of high quality. The Country Fair will take place rain or shine at the Hawea Flat School.
Year 6 students Flynn Rosie, Hamish Winders and Oban Hansen at the school. PHOTO: wanaka.tv
Home for CT scanner The issue of whether a CT scanner should be housed in Queenstown (Lakes District Hospital) or Clyde (Dunstan Hospital) remains undecided. A National Health Board panel has recommended a scanner go to Queenstown and the issue will be considered at the Southern District Health Board meeting in Dunedin today (Thursday). The board’s finance and funding general manager Robert MackwayJones said a scanner will require significant community funding so the board should approach community groups in Central Otago to seek consensus on a site.
John Aspinall remembered A funeral service will be held today (Thursday) for well known and respected local farmer John Aspinall. John, 60, grew up on Mount Aspiring Station and farmed it with his wife Sue until last year, when his son Randall and wife Allison took over. John was an active member of the Wanaka community throughout
the years, and most recently was a member of the steering group for the community-led consultation process Shaping Our Future. John’s memorial service will be held at the Venue (off Cardrona Valley Road) at 3pm today. An obituary will be in next week’s Wanaka Sun.
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inbrief Conserve water The Queenstown Lakes District Council is urging people across the district to work together to prevent water restrictions this summer. “The hottest part of the year is approaching bringing with it increased demand on our water supply,” QLDC 3 Waters manager Gerry Essenberg said. “Now’s the time for us to be looking at the way we use water in order to make the best use of the available supply over summer.” Restrictions were required in previous years, he said, but if people take steps now, the implementation of restrictions could be delayed or even avoided altogether. “We’re asking everyone to be realistic about how much water they use,” Gerry said. “2,100 litres per day is considered more than enough water for domestic use but when you consider a sprinkler can use around 1,300 litres per hour it’s easy to see how people can quite quickly use up more than their fair share.” Wanaka’s lakeside location means it can be hard for people to grasp that water was a finite resource, he said. “It seems odd to talk about conserving water when we’re sitting beside lakes full of millions of gallons of the stuff but the reality is that getting water to the tap comes at a cost in terms of the infrastructure we need to provide.” Hawea was described as a “water sensitive area”, along with Arthurs’ Point and Lake Hayes. An hour a day of irrigation is considered a fair share of total water for the day, and people should also use timers to turn their irrigation systems on between midnight and 6am when demand on the water supply is low.
Silent auction Wanaka’s Archway Motels are celebrating five years in business by hosting a fundraiser for Wanaka’s Community Networks. The business is seeking ideas, assistance and donations for a charity silent auction, which will be held on Sunday December 4.
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Nurses strategise A gathering of primary health care nurses this weekend will see debate and discussion about a future strategy for the profession in the wake of the amalgamation of the Otago and Southland District Health Boards. Dunstan Hospital charge nurse of district nursing services Carolyn Dobson was one of the coordinators of the forum, which will take place this Saturday in Balclutha. Topics for discussion at the forum include Primary Health Organisation plans for measuring how public healthcare nurses contribute to patient outcomes, communication channels between nurses and the PHO, and what the DHB is doing to recruit and retain nurses and contribute to a career framework in the southern region.
Steel pilates for men A physiotherapy-based rehabilitation and fitness programme designed for men with cancer is launching nationwide this month and Wanaka will be one of the first regions in New Zealand to offer the service. The Steel Pilates programme will be available from Central Lakes Physiotherapy. Physiotherapist Vicky Hill said more men are now surviving a cancer diagnosis. “Steel Pilates is the first programme of its type in the world, and is dedicated to helping these men regain their physical strength and endurance and incorporate exercise into their lifestyle,” she said. Steel Pilates includes physiotherapy, resistance training, clinical pilates, fatigue management and exercise prescription.
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So many people got behind me, the support has been huge.
Wanaka’s famous plumber Jup Brown has finished the adventure of a lifetime, completing a 2930km run of New Zealand to raise more than $15,000 for the Stroke Foundation of New Zealand. Jup’s journey started on Stewart Island 69 days ago. Since then he has run the length of the country to cross the finish line at Auckland’s Viaduct Basin last Sunday. He said ending the run accompanied by a support crew, which included his father Ron Brown who suffered a stroke this year and his friend and inspiration Nick Chisholm who has locked-in syndrome, was a “perfect way” to end the challenge. “I will
never forget this experience. It will be really hard to top it,” he said. Jup went through three pairs of shoes, lost 10kg, battled on after a broken thumb and ran naked down 90-Mile Beach (pictured). “So many people got behind me, the support has been huge. I am a bit sad it has all ended now.” Jup already has plans for a multisport adventure in Nepal to raise money for a school. “I couldn’t imagine my life without some sort of adventure.” Jup returns to Wanaka next week but will look for work as a plumber in Australia so he can raise money for his next challenge. See sunspots for details.
Challenging attitudes towards drink Charlotte Trundle A new interactive local resource for parents is being launched in Wanaka to provide conversation starters and strategies for communicating about alcohol with young people. The publication ‘Challenging Attitudes’ is supported by ACC and covers topics such as safer partying, depression, alcohol and the law. It also specifies key
sources of support, to encourage parents and young people to think about their own alcohol
Access to Alcohol) group are running this month aimed at reducing alcohol related harm.
We hope by working with young people and parents they will be more informed around alcohol. use and talk together about it. The pamphlet is one of a series of initiatives the local YATA (Youth
“We hope by working with young people and parents they will be more informed around alcohol
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and the sources of help available, think about their own attitudes to drinking and will feel more confident to communicate about it,” Southern PHO health promoter Sarah Berger said. “Parents can help their young people learn about alcohol in safe and supervised situations and it will also help if young people see alcohol being used safely and responsibly by the adults around them.”
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inbrief New regulations in place New regulations governing the commercial adventure tourism industry came into effect this week. The regulations require adventure tourism and outdoor education operators whose activities expose participants to a managed risk of serious harm to undergo a safety audit and become registered. There will be a three-year transition period to give operators time to comply.
First election votes cast The first votes in the 2011 General Election and Referendum on New Zealand’s Voting System were cast yesterday (Wednesday) by voters who can’t get to a polling place in their electorate on Election Day. Advance voting opened on Wednesday November 9 and closes on Friday November 25. “If you’re unable to get to a polling place on election day, because you’re on holiday, working, in hospital or for any other reason, voting in advance is the easiest way to have your say,” chief electoral officer Robert Peden said. More than 250 advance voting places will be available around the country for people to cast their vote, with details available on the elections website.
Aspiring creatives Mount Aspiring College students James Bryan, 18, and Mandy Cooper, 17, (pictured) were among the school’s art students who displayed their folios in an exhibition last week on campus. Parents, teachers and students attended the exhibition, which included senior paintings, design art and photography portfolios. PHOTO: charlotte trundle
Winning brides Wanaka’s Alpine Image Company has won two awards at the recently announced 2011 Kodak Gold awards, part of an international programme which recognises creativity and quality in the field of professional wedding and portrait photography. The winning photographers were Anna Allan (image left) and Jen Rayment.
Travel writers in town A group of American travel writers visited Wanaka this week as part of the Society of American Travel Writers’ annual conference. Twenty writers stayed at the Cardrona Hotel and Edgewater and took part in a range of activities with local operators including Eco Wanaka, Lakeland Adventures, U-Fly, Wanaka River Journeys, Ridgeline Adventures and Classic Flights. Lake Wanaka Tourism general manager James Helmore said it was a great opportunity to have the travel writers here.
PHOTO: ALPINE IMAGE COMPANY
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Work as it should be
crimescene Rustling rumours No details are forthcoming from the two detectives working on the stock rustling case which has the region talking. Wanaka’s Detective Dave Evans, who has been joined by Detective Allan Lee of Alexandra, could only say: “We’re still continuing with our enquiries.” Members of the farming community have been talking for months about a large-scale rustling ring operating in the region. Names have also been circulating, making many farmers keen for arrests to be announced to end speculation.
Ructions on Rata Dave Cassaidy with MAC’s Outdoor Excellence Award. PHOTO: wanaka.tv
Laura Williamson As far as teaching jobs go, Dave Cassaidy has a pretty cool one. As Head of Outdoor Pursuits at Mount Aspiring College, he runs his classes in the outdoors, taking his students rock climbing, kayaking, skiing, snowboarding and tramping. He must do it well, too, because MAC won the title of Best Outdoor Education Programme at the 2011 Outdoor Excellence Awards last week. Dave said the award was a boost for his department and the school as a whole. “It’s really humbling, because it’s acknowledgement by our peers in the outdoor industry that we are performing at the highest level.” Growing up in Whakatane, Dave’s early exposure to the outdoors was limited to family camping trips and bush walks. It was only after transferring to the University of Otago in the fourth year of an anthropology degree (“I wanted to get out of Auckland,” he explained) that he took up outdoor adventure, joining the kayak and tramping clubs. His motivation? “I saw the classic New Zealand film The Leading Edge, and was inspired by the landscapes
and adventure.” His most memorable university excursion was his first Easter kayaking trip. “We went to the Hurunui in Canterbury – I probably swam a dozen times but it was fun. I was hooked,” he remembered. While completing his teachers’ college year in Christchurch he did “everything outdoorsy”, including climbing, learning to ski, kayaking
for the department, and created a vision statement: “to be the best outdoor education school in the country,” a vision that was accomplished with last week’s award. Teaching high school OP was a blend of pure outdoor education, Dave said, which involved facilitating learning through experiences, and theory and classroom work. But the real
I saw the classic New Zealand film The Leading Edge, and was inspired by the landscapes and adventure. and mountaineering. A teaching job in Masterton followed, as well as five years working for Outward Bound in Anakiwa and Canada. Dave came to MAC in 2002, taking up a one-year long-term relief position, filling in for then Head of OP Ian McNabb. A trained social science teacher, he stayed on, teaching geography, social studies and OP, until he took over the Head of Department position full time in 2008. He said he immediately set goals
learning had to happen in the field, he said: “you need real experiences to hang the theory off of.” Mount Aspiring College was one of the first schools in New Zealand to offer outdoor education as a curriculum-based subject. Students participate in camps and outdoors education events at Years 7 through 10, while students in Years 11, 12 and 13 can gain NZQA credits in outdoor pursuits. With a robust programme and an unbeatable
location, OP teaching positions at MAC are sought after. But if you want to work for Dave, you need a broad set of skills. “You have to be a multi-skilled New Zealand Outdoors Instructor Association-qualified instructor as well as trained teacher,” he said. It’s rewarding work. Dave said the aspect he liked best about the job was the reaction of his students. “Just about always, the kids go home really happy. And it’s satisfying knowing that the ones who aren’t likely to do it again have experienced and tried those things.” Beyond this, the most important part of his job was safety. He said the young people he works with are “precious cargo”, and, while avoiding “cotton-woolling” them, their safety was paramount. As for his own family, wife Rachel and children Aden, 8, and Kaia, 6, his kids won’t have to wait for university to experience the outdoors. The Cassaidys spend their spare time canoeing, tramping, camping and skiing, showing that, when you live in a place like Wanaka, it’s never too soon to start your outdoor education.
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A 16-year-old female who allegedly threatened a local man with a firework at an address on Rata Street will be referred to the Youth Aid Service. Four local 16-year-olds were found on Rata Street the same day, acting suspiciously in the early hours of the morning. They were returned to their parents by police. Constable Sean Hurley said he hopes they will spend some time furthering their education on impending examinations rather than be tempted by a career on the wrong side of the law.
Hit and run A 57-year-old female driver hit a tourist van on Sunday and failed to stop. Police said it is likely the woman will make a court appearance. “Remember always to stop and ascertain injury in any vehicle collision,” Constable Sean Hurley said. “It is a legal duty and more importantly a moral obligation.”
If you have information on any crimes call 0800CRIMESTOPPER (0800555111).
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All things bright and beautiful
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annockburn offers a relaxing alternative to Christmas shopping this year, with the new Bannockburn Country House as a major attraction. Jan Hawkins took over the Bannockurn Country House, housed in the historic general store, in August this year. The store offers a range of beautiful and high quality gifts, including French country-style homeware, art, jewellery from New Zealand designers, linen and glassware – with interior designer Mal Fallow on hand for free consultations. Babyware is also available, including local label Lyndi Lou, Merino Kids,
Eve Wallace sheepskin booties and Babu baby clothes. Jan also offers a bridal register, a free service which includes giftwrapping and free delivery of gifts around Central Otago. As a bonus, the bride will receive a gift voucher worth 10% of the total spend on the gift register. There are two opportunities coming up this month to experience the delights of shopping at the Bannockburn Country House: the store will be open until 7pm on Thursday November 17 and 24, offering nibbles and bubbles while you enjoy Christmas shopping – and a 10% discount on gifts.
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Keas in the community Elmslie House residents were treated to some pikelets this week thanks to Wanaka’s Kea Scouts. The children are currently working towards their community service badges. Pictured are Elmslie House residents Molly Purvis and David Young with the Kea Scouts. PHOTO: charlotte trundle
Off with a bang Guy Fawkes’ foiled attempt to detonate London’s House of Lords in 1605 was celebrated last weekend around the Upper Clutha by mainly private fireworks displays. Sparklers on the Lake Hawea shore (pictured) marked the occasion, a long way from the House of Lords.
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Towards a brighter future After the disappointment of the council sending Wanaka’s recycling contracts out of town, with the loss of up to nine jobs for Wanaka Wastebusters, our crew wasn’t really in the mood for the national community recycling network (CRN) hui in Wellington last week. But as soon as we got there, the people and place cheered us up – especially staying at the Tapu te Ranga marae, built from recycled materials by a man with little more than a dream and a stubborn determination to make it happen. The loss of Wanaka’s contracts was the number one topic at the hui. Keynote speaker Mark Daniels talked about
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his 20 years’ experience supporting community enterprise in Australia. Community enterprises (like Wastebusters) are always at risk of losing contracts, he said, because “community enterprises provide a lot
Mark is working with the Victorian State Government to make it easier for councils to let contracts to community enterprises. Some smaller Australian council contracts are now being written to specify
Community enterprises provide a lot more value, usually at the same cost. more value, usually at the same cost, but that other value is not factored into the process”. Mark said councils are often happy to tick off social benefits on the council plan, even though they haven’t done anything to generate those outcomes.
that the contract needs to be performed by a community enterprise. Wow – so Wanaka’s recycling contract would specify that it has to be done by a community enterprise who would provide more jobs and money for our local
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economy. That would make sense! Mark’s advice for Wanaka Wastebusters? “You need to grind away at this until you get to a point where the additional value is recognised.” In the meantime, use the platform which has been developed over the last ten years to develop other parts of the business and deliver benefits for the community. Our staff have been brainstorming possible business options: the list includes backyard busters, furniture removal and male escorts. Romantic evening with nine fit blokes, specialising in recycling conversation, anyone?
- Gina Dempster, Wanaka Wastebusters
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Outward bound
Taylor Jongsma in her tarpaulin tent. PHOTO: Charlotte Trundle
Charlotte Trundle Mount Aspiring College student Taylor Jongsma said her experience at Outward Bound was one she will never forget. The 17-year-old student has just returned from 21 days at the camp thanks to an Otago Community Trust scholarship. “I would recommend it to anyone. I was so surprised I won a scholarship and so grateful to the trust,” she said. Taylor said the highlight of her trip was finishing a 21km
run. “I am not a runner, so this was a huge accomplishment.” On the trip she also had to spend 72 hours alone in the
all the activities I just slept the whole time.” The philosophy of Outward Bound is ‘more is in you’. “I
I learnt to have a positive outlook and when you can’t go anymore, you can’t give up. forest with only a tarpaulin to build shelter, a sleeping bag and limited food. “It rained the first night, but I was so tired from
learned to have a positive outlook and when you can’t go anymore, you can’t give up because you have more to give.”
PHOTO: charlotte trundle
Our changing library The Wanaka Library has come a long way in the past 124 years: e-books and books on prescription are just two services which would not have been imagined when the original library (pictured right) was established. The library will celebrate its 125th birthday next year, with plans for commemorative items and the hosting of events to promote the library’s ever-expanding collection and services to the Upper Clutha community. Pictured this week outside the Wanaka Library are librarians Julie Stretch, Sue Terry, Jude Terpstra, Susan Turnbull, manager Sue Gwilliam, Jan Dickson, Kristy Gwilliam, Jenny Merton and Deirdre Wither. PHOTO: wanaka library collection
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This month’s poem was selected by Wanaka’s Poetic Justice group. Email your poems to poeticjusticewanaka@gmail.com for selection.
Walking support
Provencal
Wanaka Cancer Society volunteers are keen to start a walking group, following the successful format of the Queenstown group. The casual group is for anyone affected by cancer, and their support people. Volunteers are considering a twice monthly meeting at the Edgewater cafe at 10am for a walk, starting on Wednesday November 16. The walk will be at a comfortable pace for everybody and will be followed by coffee. Transport can be arranged.
Zen click. Zen click. Zen click. Knitting needles natter in the corner. We recline over books and a dusky bottle around the peeling wooden table at your cousin’s villa, St Saturnin. The Mistral shifts in, ruffles our papers and shuffles our hair We are happily baffled by the mysteries and complexities of Provencal Syrah and of the heart. - Annabel Wilson
poetrygiveaway The Wanaka Sun has two volumes of poetry to give away in the lead up to a Dirt Floor Alliance gig at the Luggate Hotel later this month. Described as “music and poems wrapped up in a generous humanity”, the gig will feature performers Jim Doak, Steve Apirana, Ainsley Apirana and Mark Raffills. The Wanaka Sun has a copy of Raffills’ ‘The cornfields & other poems’ and ‘loved, mis-loved and loved again’ to give away to a poetically appreciative reader. Email admin@ thewanakasun.co.nz to go into the draw. The Dirt Floor Alliance will perform at Luggate Hotel on Sunday November 27.
See sunspots for details.
Muka prints Ninety young art enthusiasts enjoyed the ‘no adults’ Muka Youth Prints exhibition at the Lake Wanaka Centre on Monday. Wanaka Preschool senior teacher Annie Davies said the school was pleased to be able to bring Muka Youth Prints to Wanaka. “It was very well attended, we hoped all the children enjoyed the experience and that we can get Muka to come back to Wanaka in the future,” she said. Ninety-eight prints were purchased at the exhibition. Pictured with their Muka Youth Prints are Wanaka Primary School student Ben McMurray and Mount Aspiring College student Jess Bailey.
This week’s winners Craig Guy and Trish Coogan each won a copy of ‘Champions – Rugby World Cup 2011 All Blacks Victory’ souvenir book. Allen Hogan and Graham Hughes each won a ticket to Michele A’Court’s show at the Lake Wanaka Centre on Thursday, November 17, a fundraiser for the local ‘Wake of Worsley expedition’. Rob and Emma Vickers of Wanaka received the call to musical stage show London Calling, on stage in Wanaka on Thursday November 17, by winning two tickets courtesy of the Wanaka Sun – silver sponsor of the show.
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Going swimmingly
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Anti-violence bikers
QLDC Lakes Leisure swim instructor Jodi Voyce teaching Wanaka Primary School students how to swim. PHOTO: charlotte trundle
Charlotte Trundle Learning to swim is not a requirement of the school curriculum, but local schools are beating the trend by holding swimming lessons this term. Nationally, half of all 10 year old children
can’t swim 25m and 25% of them can’t even float. “It is no surprise that New Zealanders drown at an alarming rate. Children must learn swim and survival skills, it should be a way of life for New Zealand children,” Water Safety New Zealand general
manager Matt Claridge said. “Unfortunately, not enough of our kids are being equipped with the skills to survive in the water.” Wanaka Primary School sports coordinator Jennie Croxford said their school had expanded its swimming programme to include more lessons.
“Even in eight lessons you see a difference with their swimming skill and the feedback from parents has been really good,” she said. “It is so important for children to be able to swim in Wanaka, as we are based so close to the lake.”
The annual White Ribbon Motorcycle Ride will pass through Wanaka on November 22, and a local woman is urging Southern men to get involved. Jigsaw Central Lakes Family Violence regional coordinator Philippa Winter said the opportunity to meet the riders and hear their anti-violence message is something not to be missed. The ride is organised by the Families Commission to raise awareness of and support for local anti-violence initiatives. “There’s far too much violence in our society and for Central, this is an opportunity to hear from men who care enough about this issue to ride throughout New Zealand sharing their inspiring stories,” Philippa said.
“These are tough looking guys riding big bikes and yet here they are, coming to talk to us and show their support for a violence-free region. This is a really powerful way to get our people to take notice and think about how we can end the violence.” Anyone can join the ride providing they have a valid licence, warranted bike with a minimum engine size of 250cc and are willing to take the pledge never to commit, condone or remain silent about violence towards women. “We hope our community will not only meet the riders, but that local men will join the ride for an hour, a day or even a week,” Philippa said. The ride will be in Wanaka from 2:45pm to 3:30pm on Tuesday November 22. PHOTO: supplied
Easy riders Motorcycle enthusiasts gathered at the Cardrona Hotel last weekend while taking part in the 5 Lakes Poker Run. The event was a fundraiser for Wanaka St John. PHOTO: wanaka.tv
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sunnews
Hunters upskill Sue Wards
John Timu and competition winner Olive Pujol. PHOTO: charlotte trundle
Judging jerseys
A group of keen novice hunters had the weather on their side while they learned valuable hunting skills in the outdoors – and the classroom recently. Ten men took part in the second annual HUNTS (Hunters National Training Scheme) course run by the Upper Clutha Deerstalkers’ Association. Course organiser Dan Orbell said the course covers not only hunting skills, but ethics, first aid,
survival and navigation skills and much more. Participants attended seven classroom courses and two field days. Dan said the association is “incredibly lucky” to have access to Glen Dene Station with the support of owner Richard Burdon. Course participants are pictured, above, during the river crossing course and, right, after a successful day’s hunt. The association also plans to run a river crossing course for the public early in the new year. PHOTOs: DAN ORBELL
Charlotte Trundle Local children designed rugby shirts for their favourite All Blacks as part of a colouring competition organised by the Wanaka Library. Judging the competition was a difficult task for former All Black John Timu. “All the kids did
a really good job so it was really hard to choose. Some used a lot of colour, while some went for the traditional black theme,” John said. “The winning jerseys were all a bit bright to wear in an All Blacks match, but they could be good for a warm up jersey. Some of the French sides wear
pink.” Winners of the ‘design a rugby shirt’ competition were Sarah Dougherty of Hawea (under 5year-old category), Henry Murison of Christchurch (6/7year-old category) and Olive Pujol (8/9-yearold category). All the pictures are displayed at the entrance of the library.
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Photo book winner Wanaka photographer Gilbert van Reenen has won a copy of ‘Grahame Sydney’s Central Otago’, which features a collection of Grahame’s favourite photographs of the region. Gilbert nominated his favourite corner of Central Otago as the Devil’s Nook Switchback (pictured) near Luggate. It was where he and his wife Robyn were married on a stormy day in 1984. “Unfortunately the Devil’s Nook is threatened by possible hydro development by Contact Energy,” Gilbert wrote. “Thanks to the fantastic efforts of the Upper Clutha Tracks Trust it is now easily accessed by all of the public here in Wanaka. The Nook is one of our very precious Taonga.”
PHOTO: GILBERT VAN REENEN
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TXT MESS AGE
BOARD $600000 for a roundabout and cars. How much for Kahu Youth and our teens? Have cars got the priority over people in this council? Why do we need that very brightly coloured playground clashing with our natural lakefront down by the showgrounds Sick of people leaving their rubbish down at the lake hawea boat ramp and surrounding area. I think the council needs to put some rubbish bins in so these clowns don’t just leave it in the bushes or in the rocks.
It’s turned out to be a slightly risqué week at the Wanaka Sun. I hope no offence is caused by the sight of a Wanaka plumber’s bare buttocks, or by Wanaka Wastebusters’ consideration of male staff members going into the escort business as an alternative to job loss. It’s ironic considering that a promotion we ran two weeks ago for free tickets to an all-male revue garnered an unusually low response. Here at the Wanaka Sun we assumed this meant members of our community are not interested in such salacious forms of entertainment, but perhaps – bearing in mind this week’s content – all it meant was that members of our community don’t want to be seen to be interested in such salacious forms of entertainment. Either way, there’s no shortage of good, clean, family fun available, from country fairs to pikelet-making, colouring-in competitions and swimming lessons for kids. And while we’re keeping it clean, spare a thought for the more than 300 local students facing exams from this week: good luck from the Wanaka Sun. PS For those interested in our designer Adam’s ‘mogress’, here he is after ten days of follicle fostering.
R.i.p. Zepp you will b missed and we all loved you xxx public facilities and businesses are not your babysitters. parenthood means look after your own children like the rest of us do. Even if you sell paper, customers are where your money comes from. Put some effort into being helpful and friendly, please. You might not have to stop for pedestrians at the speed humps but you do at the crossing outside 4square! Be aware. I nearly got run over twice this morning! Nice one Tania! brutal assault last Saturday shows all cops of Wanaka can’t protect you. Gotta be able to protect yourself! Are You? To the postman who ran over my pedigree Birman cat 2 months ago on your scooter. I’m not angry at you I just thought that maybe u would have said sorry, sent a card...something that showed you cared... $600,000 for a roundabout! Insanity! How about we link 40% of council workers salaries to achieving below budget. I guarantee a 50% reduction in rates. Does anyone have a pony and suitably strong limbed tree 4 stringin up rustlers?
Not a demon councillor For acting on his honest and considered beliefs about the Wastebusters contract, and disagreeing with most of the people he represents, Lyal Cocks has been demonised. I didn’t agree with his decision to award the contract to an outsider either. But can we have both someone who always agrees with us and an honest politician? In the heat of disappointment another critical question about Wastebusters has been overlooked: Is there a performance issue that needs addressing? The question may be an uncomfortable one and most of us don’t have the knowledge to comment but it is still a fair question to consider when public money is being spent. This is not the first time I have disagreed with Councillor Cocks and it probably won’t be the last. However, on another issue, he is currently resisting pressure from the powerful Porter Group and Foodstuffs to impose their will (in Frankton) regardless of local character considerations. Developers and big business are used to getting their own way from small town councils. A look around the country at their legacy of hideous big box buildings is evidence of their success. So, maybe Lyal Cocks is not such a demon councillor after all. And maybe he’s learned something about how the community feels about local assets. Christopher Horan Lake Hawea
write to the editor Let the community know your views, email your letter to:
theeditor@thewanakasun.co.nz *200 words or less
The decision against wanaka wastebusters was political suicide 4 certain councilors so to not allow the new cinema paradiso site would be political armageddon To the sad half-wit who broke bottles on bremner bay. be ashamed. picked up what we could but take care there.
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sunclassifieds employment
employment
Free Text-Classifieds for sale
services
Caravan for sale. 14ft 3 berth. $3,000. Call 4431242
Fencing 0274573539
Chief Loves to Chase, written & published by local woman Chris Baldwin. Available at Trading Post, Health 2000 & Paper Plus.
HANDYMAN 0274573539
30kg Crushed wheat $25, coming soon crushed barley and whole wheat. Nicola 4434944 NOTHING POKER FACED ABOUT 25% off hand-forged pokers in stock November only. Christmas gift designed + made in Wanaka @ Metalworks 54 Ballantyne Mitsi Dimante car auto petrol ph 0273007797 Toyota Van 1994, petrol, manual ph 0273007797 Home made boat trailer suit small sunburst type boat. No current rego or wof.Offers 4435580 Upright Freezer, 180L, 6 moths old. $450. Phone 4435530 Kids plastic basketball stand and hoop. Like little tikes. $60. Ph 443 7694 Makita Battery power drill industrial quality, Makita sander with all accessories, toolbox chockfull of handtools, and 40m - 60m leads offers. Ph 0273631932 FRENCH FABRICS SALE - interiors. Saturday Nov 12 10am-2pm 159 Cemetery Rd Lake Hawea. Enquiries to Sabine 443 4584 Make an offer on a ROTEL AMP 330w, old PA system, nice sound 027 6557251 Mountain bike for sale. Diamondback less than 1yr old, great for school or work. $280 ono. Ph Jeremy 02102793681 OH FUDGE! $2.60per 100g Makers of scrumptious, quality fudge. Cookies & Cream, Dark Chocolate Peppermint, Milk Chocolate Caramel. 0272930101 to order. SCOTT ROAD BIKE. Size 52cm small, mint condition. Full carbon, CR1 comp. $1,400, PH 0275211980
rent Two bedroom house in Albert Town. Fully furnished. Warm and Cosy. $280.a week. Ph 443 7694 HOUSE FOR rent Christmas/ New Year - 22nd Dec to Jan 6th. Lake Hawea. Suit couple. Ph 4434584 Upstairs office space for rent. Kitchen bathroom and 2 office areas fitted. Frederick Street 0276787566
services All types of fencing and gates. Wrought iron. Timber. Colour steel. Post and rail. Glass and steel balustrades. 4434078 0272080175 BOWEN Practitioner- Cheryn Smith, for your body to re-align, rebalance and to get relief, call me on 027 7771013 for appts. :-) Caravan and motorhome repairs, renovations, parts, accessories, design, fabrication. Wiring, rust, coachwork. Done before summer! Overland Engineering. 022 097 4596. DRAIN UNBLOCKING water blasting, CCTV, phone 0275211980
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C OUNSELLOR / FA M ILY THERAPIST Meg Bryant MNZAC, ACC reg. Family Court approved. For children, youth, families, relationships, mother & baby issues and individual adult issues. Ph 021270 0866 for an appointment. megbryant1@yahoo.co.nz HOME COOKIN! get a whiz bang cook into your kitchen and put your feet up. References. Ph Pip Harker 4434584 HOUSEMINDER house/pets available 20 Nov-Dec and 15-31 Jan. Excel local references. No charges. Janet 021794958 Lose 10Kg plus in 3 weeks safely, naturally...and keep it off with this HCG homeopathic and protocol! Jen 443 1672 Lovely professional singing! Weddings, dinner, Christmas parties, funerals, birthday and anniversary serenades, and more. References available. Travel OK. Jen 443 1672 NEED ENTERTAINMENT FOR YOUR FUNCTION? Call me for a jazz trio, cabaret act or puppet show! Pip Harker 443 4584 Project Management with icon. Competitive Tendering, Project & Construction Management and Cost Control. Residential & Commercial. Phone 021 488 692 SHADE SAILS. Custom Design. Quality materials. Handy Solutions 0272080175 METAL EXPERTISE, REPAIRS, DESIGN + MODIFICATION... Metalworks. 54 Ballentyne Rd www.metalworkswanaka.co.nz Pop into workshop. Special occasion? Remember to book your window clean! Wanaka Window Cleaning, professional, friendly, efficient service. Paolo 021 0572505/ 4432420 WANAKA WINDOW CLEANING professional, friendly, efficient service. Enjoy those bluebird spring views. High, awkward windows a specialty. Paolo 021 0572505/ 4432420 Win a portrait session by ‘liking’ us at www.facebook.com/fluidphotophotography. Photos you’ll be proud to own by seasoned photographer Ruth Brown Yesterdays impossibilities are todays realities. What will tomorrow bring? Christine Jacques, Clinical Hypnotherapist (Dip. Clin. Hyp.), (MNZSCAH). Ph: 443 4008, 0274 903 022 BALUSTRADES & HANDRAILS by Metalworks since 1997. Pop into workshop Metalworks or log onto www.metalworkswanaka.co.nz enquire about design possibilities.
wanted Flat mate wanted. To share modern apartment, fully furnished, 5 min to town. Rent $150 a wk + exp. Bond 600. Call 0212383062 HORSE RIDERS– still space for one more experienced, confident rider to exercise our horses here at Pembroke Stud in Wanaka this summer. Call Nikki Heath 0272467835.
House cleaner wanted. 2-3 per week. $20 per hour. 0212703706 Local seeking part time work in any if the following. Photography, graphic design, labouring, vineyards, orchards, retail. Please ph Jeremy Town 02102793681 Wanted-retiring after 18 yrs dairy farming, 38yr male seeking station cattle and deer farm position fulltime. Call Tony 0278685922
class Japanese cooking class on wed 23rd Nov. 11am-1:30pm $48 (1st course:Sushi&salmon layered) to book Yumi&Aya: japanese.cuisine. wanaka@gmail.com or call 443 1232 Gentle yoga. Tone body, mind, and spirit. Private instruction or 10 dollar classes Mon and Wed 9 30 in Wanaka. 443 1672.
An opportunity has arisen for the Queenstown,Central Otago area Franchise of Momentoes Baby Hands and Feet Casting Company. Established in Central Otago since 2002 has existing client base and reputation of excellence. Can be home based or part of existing Baby orientated business.
Trapeze classes Hawea Flat Hall... Text me for details! Emma 021660171.
notice CELCI Razzle, Dazzle & Bling Fashion show & quality pre-loved clothing sale. Fri, 25th November, Cromwell. Tickets $25, Cromwell Paper Plus.
For details call Leonie Smith 0212377316 or 03 448 6473
Wanaka Pharmacy Healthy Rewards lets you earn 1 Reward point for every dollar you spend!! GIRLS DAY OUT- winner of the sheet set raffle; CATHY BRAY. Thank you 2 all from Aspiring Beginnings Early Learning. JP SERVICES at Community Networks, Tuesdays 1pm, Fridays 10.30am, For appointments call 4437799 Laughter yoga club! Starts wed 9th November @ the Common Room, Mount Aspiring College, 5.15-6pm. All welcome! Lovely old horse free to a good home. Perfect for hacking around. Call 4431242 The Rotary Club of Wanaka meets weekly @ 6.00pm @ Oakridge Grand Mercure. Wheels to Dunstan. Do you need to get to Dunstan Hospital? Ph 443 7799 before 3 pm to book your seat on the Free Shuttle. You can help Jup fundraise for the Stroke Foundation by texting STROKE to 5339 ($3 donation) before November 30.
open homes Address
Time
Date
Price
FIRST NATIONAL 11 ISLINGTON PLACE
11-11.30am 12/11/11
$689,000
32 ASH AVE, ALBERT TOWN
12-12.30pm 12/11/11
$429,000
51 MAUNGAWERA VALLEY ROAD
12-1pm
12/11/11
Auction
215 SUNNYSIDE LANE
1-1.30pm
12/11/11
$649,000
51 MAUNGAWERA VALLEY ROAD
12-1pm
13/11/11
Auction
11 OLD RACECOURSE ROAD
3pm
12/11/11
$479,000
1050 LAKE HAWEA ALBERT TOWN HIGHWAY
12pm
13/11/11
By Negotiation
11B ATKINS ROAD, LUGGATE
1pm
13/11/11
$479,000
124 ANDERSON ROAD
1pm
13/11/11
By Negotiation
5B MERCURY PLACE
1:30pm
13/11/11
By Negotiation
249 RIVERBANK ROAD
2pm
13/11/11
Auction
28 GLENGYLE WAY
2pm
13/11/11
$389,000
2514 STATE HIGHWAY 8, THE GUMS, TARRAS
2:45pm
13/11/11
$550,000
Cancer Society Walking Group: ph Heather McClintock 027 2171950 or 443 1699, or Alison Stretch 443 8150. Starts Wed Nov 16.
11 ISLINGTON PLACE
2:45pm
13/11/11
$689,000
12 MCLEOD AVENUE
3:30pm
13/11/11
$610,000
15 ARKLOW STREET
11am
12/11/11
$365,000
Wanaka Wastebusters AGM Tuesday 29 November Cinema Paradiso 7- 8.30 pm
167 CAPELL AVE
11am
12/11/11
For Sale
151 TENBY STREET
12pm
12/11/11
AUCTION
90B ANDERSON ROAD
11.30-12pm 12/11/11
$369,000
12 RIMU LANE
12pm
12/11/11
AUCTION
HAWEA BACK ROAD
12pm
12/11/11
AUCTION ON SITE
13 MINARET RIDGE
2pm
12/11/11
AUCTION ON SITE
12 RIMU LANE
12pm
13/11/11
AUCTION
32 ASH AVE, ALBERT TOWN
11.30-12pm 12/11/11
$429,000
9 MARBLELEAF LANE, ALBERT TOWN
12-12.30pm 12/11/11
$445,000
6 FINCH STREET, ALBERT TOWN
12.30-1pm
$499,000
Your medical centre may be on the move but your pharmacy is still right here! Wanaka Pharmacy - serving the Upper Clutha for 40 years & here for you daily until 7pm at the top of Helwick St. Thanks Hammer and Nail and Venus coffee for the feast on the Outlet tree planting day. Lake Hawea Community Centre AGM 16th November 2011 at 8pm in the Lake Hawea Community Centre. All welcome.
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12/11/11
sport results Bridge results: Rippon Rosebowl (Handicap) 1: North/ South:- Carol Orbell, Shona Watt 59.59% 1. Noeline Goldsbrough, Pat Ross 57.34% 2. Dawn & Terry Wilson 56.99% 3. East/Weat: Suzanne Ewing, Daphne Stewart 60.82% 1. Pamela Buchanan, Mo Schofield 60.82 2.. Janette Gillies, Maureen Hawke 58.71% 3. NZ Wide Pairs 4th November: North/South:- Dorothy McDonald, Nan Ottrey 55.83% 1. Toni Cathie, Carol Orbell 52.50% 2. Jan & John Lyness and Mary Gibson Collings, Deirdre Lynch 50.42% 3= East/West: Pamela Buchanan, Gerarda Herlihy 59.17% 1. Errol Kelly, Ian McDonald 53.75% 2. Lynne Fegan, Maggie Stratford 51.67% 3. Friday Bridge 4 November: North/South:- Lynne Fegan, Maggie Stratford 65.48% 1. Pat Gray, Bridget Rennie 55.56% 2.
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Lyla & Bryan Hensley 54.37% 3. East/West:- Jan Lyness, Vivienne Christie 66.27% 1. Suzanne Ewing, Daphne Stewart 60,32% 2. Ena Leckie, Mo Schofield 58.73% 3 Lake Hawea Golf. Medal - L U G & Putting 6/11/11: 0-16, 1. Kahu Vincent 75-10-65, 2. Ashley Hale 81-15-66, 3. Gerry Browne 82-14-68. 17 +, 1. Neil Matchett 81-17-64, 2. Colin Hanson 83-1766, 3. Neville Roberts 88-21-67. O/CB Ladies 1. Linda Osborne 102-32-70. Putting Joy Hanson 27 Putts. Nearest Pin Kahu Vincent. Wanaka Bowling Club, progressive bowls, Friday 4th November. Skips 1 K Chartris, 2 Betty Russell. Seconds 1 Malcolm Baker, 2 John Barton. Lead 1 Bill Wallace, 2 Stan Kane.
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Sue Wards A trip to Hamilton last weekend resulted in six medals for Wanaka Paralympic swimmer Hamish McLean. Hamish, 11, a year seve n M o u n t A s p i r i n g College student who has been swimming with the Wanaka Swim Club for the past year, participated in the Paralympics New Zealand Swim Competition in Hamilton. All ages compete together in open events then are ranked according to their level of individual challenge. Hamish has achondraplasia, but it doesn’t slow him down in the water (he also sails
and skis): Hamish achieved three personal bests at the event, in 100m Individual Medley (butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke and freestyle), 50m backstroke and 50m butterfly. He won medals in the 50m freestyle (bronze), 50m breaststroke (bronze), 50m backstroke (silver), 50m butterfly (bronze), Relay IM (bronze) and relay freestyle (bronze). Highlights for Hamish included meeting other Paralympic swimmers, in particular world champion Sophie Pascoe from Christchurch, who encouraged him to keep swimming.
Medal haul
Swim carnival The Wanaka Swim Club placed third overall at the Otago Spring Carnival in Cromwell last week. Seventeen swimmers from Wanaka competed in the swim meet producing some personal best times. The top point-scoring male and female swimmers, Tane Duncan (left) and Kenzie Findlay (right), are pictured with their coach Fi Hezinger. PHOTO: Sarah Lees
Hamish McLean with his medals. PHOTO: Sue wards
Women only Amid a strong field of local women, Dunedin cyclist Reta Trotman won the inaugural Tour de Femme in the Cardrona Valley last weekend with Wanaka’s Jo Williams just two minutes behind her. There were more than 100 entries for the event but the weather may have discouraged some participants on the day and the race was shortened by 9km because of snow and ice on the Crown Range summit. There were 23 participants in the 77km race and 50 in the 44km race, which was won by Deb McKerchar of Arrowtown.
Seven wicket victory Albion Seniors played their first home game of the season in Luggate against Alexandra. Batting first, Alexandra made 109, losing wickets at regular intervals. Ben Purvis was the only batsman to really get going, finishing with a well-deserved 50. Out of the bowlers, Sean Nugent and Joe Cotter were the stand-outs, bagging 4-12 and 2-9 respectively. In reply, Albion cruised to a seven wicket victory. The opening pair of Jono Homer (35no) and Andrew Lovelock (25) helped relieve the pressure before Ryan Wheeler (38no) hit Albion to victory. Matty Templeton took all three wickets for Alexandra and looked the most dangerous bowler of the opposition.
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