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That’ll do Lloyd Smith from Palmerston and his dog Quake wait their turn at the National Dog trials being held at Alpha Burn Station this week.
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How much is our lake worth? Tim Brewster
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The increasing presence of algae or ‘lake snow’ and its possible links to nutrients and other triggers has two of the country’s top lake experts warning of potentially long term degradation of Lake Wanaka if its catchments are not monitored and controlled effectively. Otago University research fellow, Dr Marc Schallenberg, an internationally recognised limnologist (lake researcher) has studied the lake snow issue since 2008 with two PhD students as part of a postgraduate doctorate programme he supervises. “How much is Lake Wanaka worth?” he said. The appearance of algae in the water was first noticed in 2003 by fishermen who had the substance on their lines. The university was contacted after complaints in 2007 from householders who had clogged water filters and pumps. The monitoring work has since found algae in much of the southern part of the lake up to Minaret Station. Marc said the arrival of the algae coincided with the start of the lagarosiphon reduction programme and also the increase of nutrients from fertilisers following more intensive farming in the area, but there is still
little known about how it arrived, its rate of growth and its ability to grow in other bodies of water in the area. NIWA principal scientist Dr John Clayton who helped create and currently oversees the lagarosiphon reduction programme implemented by LINZ said controlling the catchments is crucial for lake quality. “You only need to
laws/policies/planning in place to do that. Monitoring is just keeping a scientific watch over what is happening with the lake snow. This can lead us to better understanding the dynamics and drivers and consequences of lake snow. Once we understand these things, we could potentially manage the lake and catchment to prevent lake snow from
We’re not looking for blame ... we just want to look at all our options. look at Lake Taupo water quality and clarity to see how pervasive the legacy of catchment activities are even for large bodies of water,” he said in an email. He said he hasn’t seen any evidence the rotting lakeweed is a significant factor to provide nutrients for algae as some contractors have suggested. Marc said a major concern is if the algae spreads. If it became an issue in Lake Wakatipu, with its larger population reliant on the lake for water, dealing with it would be a major issue. “Maintaining or getting the lake back to a more pristine state is a matter of one: political will and two: having the
occurring. We are not at that stage yet. In fact, apart from my PhD students, Tina Bayer and Amy Weaver, nobody has been monitoring the lake snow in Lake Wanaka,” he said. Marc has inspected 70 lakes in New Zealand and has yet to find any other signs of the cyclotella algae which forms the gel. Guardians of Lake Wanaka chairperson Helen Tait said the group is motivated to get some long-term, comprehensive monitoring of the lake water. A recent application for a monitoring buoy costing $60,000 was rejected by the Central Lakes Trust, but the organisation hopes to find other funding later this year. The
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information would be relevant to other lakes in the South Island. Short-term monitoring is already the responsibility of government funded groups, so the buoy would be used to add to the data. At a water workshop for interested parties in October or November, a North Island scientist will present a case study of a lake that became degraded and then reclaimed. The group will discuss the best approach for managing the future of Lake Wanaka. “We’re aiming at the long-term monitoring of a number of factors,” Helen said. “We’re not looking for blame, we don’t want people to come along and be attacked or beleaguered, we just want to look at all our options,” she said. Lake snow is an algal growth that looks like floating snowflakes. Formed by microscopic algae called cyclotella, it secretes large amounts of sticky polysaccharides causing the algae and other microscopic organisms to clump together to make visible ‘flakes’. Why this happens and what effects it has on the lake ecosystem and fishery are still unknown.
sunnews Rental prices down Rents for houses in the Lakes District have dropped by 1.5 percent bucking the national trend of a 0.06 percent increase. And rents are much lower in Wanaka than Queenstown. The department of building and housing released median rental statistics for August 2011 January 2012 which shows one to four bedroom houses in Wanaka are all cheaper to rent than in Queenstown and the national average.
All about your teenager Friends of MAC and the college are hosting an information night next Tuesday to discuss teenage drug, alcohol and driving related issues. The meeting, steered by Friends of MAC, will be relevant to parents of students of all ages. Mount Aspiring College Guidance Counsellor Karyn Munro will provide an overview of teenage ages and stages which will include recent research from Nathan Mikaere-Wallis, and local police will discuss their experiences of youth drugs and alcohol in Wanaka and Central Otago.
Liquor ban reduces crime Caroline Harker Crime statistics show a 30 percent decline in offending in Wanaka in 2011 (compared to 2010). This includes a 49 percent reduction in willful damage, a 47 percent reduction in public disorder offences and a 16 percent reduction in assaults. Police attribute a decline in alcohol related offences to a combination of factors including
extra police, lighting and CCTV cameras, environmental design in
this week police would like to increase the liquor ban area,
The enlarged area would include the marina, Lismore Park and Eely Point reserves and some roads approaching the CBD. thecentralbusinessdistrictandthe liquor ban. Constable Mike Thomas told the Wanaka Community Board
particularly on the northern side of the CBD, and include large public reserves. He said this would provide police with a
more workable area to monitor in relation to alcohol issues. The enlarged area would include the marina, Lismore Park and Eely Point reserves and some roads approaching the CBD. Statistics presented to the board by Constable Thomas also showed big declines in theft, breaking and entering, drug offences, property damage, and disorderly and offensive conduct in Wanaka.
Celebrations for Sheila Caroline Harker
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Sheila Anderson turned 100 on Tuesday and celebrated with more than 30 relatives who came from up the road and around the world to visit her at Elmslie House. Among the visitors were all four of her children; Peter (PL) from Mount Barker, Andy from Cairns, Kate from Tarras and Spin from Lindis Pass. Many of her 11
Bill and Sheila Anderson in 1965 at their daughter Spin’s wedding to Gordon Lucas.
grandchildren and 18 greatgrandchildren were also there including granddaughter Lauren Anderson (pictured behind Sheila) who came from Boston with her son Wilder, 9, (right) and three of her great granddaughters (from left) Bella, 12, Charlotte and Penelope (9) Chapman-Cohen from Tarras. A special guest at the party was Molly Purvis, 94, who was Sheila’s
neighbour in Tarras for 50 years. Molly now lives at Emslie House too. Sheila spent most of her life in Tarras. She was born Sheila Malthus, second child of a lighthouse keeper, and grew living in many places including Somes Island (Wellington harbour), Moeraki and Farewell Spit. She trained as a teacher and was relief teaching in Tarras when she met farmer Bill
Anderson who she married in 1938. They lived at Maori Point and Morven Hills before settling near Tarras village. Bill died in 1973 and Sheila stayed on in Tarras, only moving to Elmslie house six years ago at the age of 94. Sheila enjoyed her party on Tuesday, although she was a little overwhelmed by the crowd of relatives and well-wishers.
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New track almost funded Caroline Harker Work will soon begin on a new track from the Hawea River swing bridge down the true left of the Clutha River to the red bridge at Luggate, pending two funding applications. The proposed Newcastle Track will provide fishing, walking and cycling access to the northern side of the Clutha and allow people to do a track loop between Albert Town and Luggate. The new track is an Upper Clutha Tracks Trust project and has just received $10,000 from the New Zealand Walking Access Commission’s Enhanced Access Fund. “We’ve now got more than
Reikos point: Track will be on the left of the photo along the base of the cliff.
half the funding we need,” Tracks Trust treasurer John Wellington said. “If our two current applications go through we’ll start work on the track this winter. We’ll still have about $20,000 to raise, so we are very
happy to receive donations.” The trust has raised $15,000 independently for the track, and has work-in-kind from the Department of Conservation. The budget for the track is $84,000. It does not require
any structures (such as bridges) to be built and is all on publically owned land, so planning has been relatively straightforward. Other tracks in the Southern Lakes region which received funding from the Walking Access commission include a walking and cycling loop track that goes around Lakes Wakatipu, Moke and Dispute and a 500m track linking the lower Shotover Conservation Area to the neighbouring Tucker Beach Wildlife Research. This year the commission awarded grants totally $230,000 to 22 of the 50 applicants from around the country. photo: john wellington
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Caroline Harker You don’t need to be a farmer to enjoy dog trials, according to Alpha Burn Station owner Vicki McRae. She is keen to see more locals at the national championships at their farm in Glendhu Bay. The event runs until Saturday June 3. “You can have a meal in the tent and you might even get a free whiskey,” she said. “Breakfast is available from before dawn and there’s a barbecue at 4pm.” And then there are the actual trials. “There are four different events and you can drive to them all so you don’t even have to get out of your car. There’s the herding, the zigzag, the straight hunt where the dog has to take the sheep straight up the hill, and the long haul – where the sheep have to come straight down,” she said. One event which sounded entertaining was the Bench Class. “It’s for the best looking dog,” Vicki said. That event was held yesterday.
Only three locals have qualified for the nationals; Vicki’s husband Don, their son Duncan, and Tarras farmer PL Anderson. “Don says only seven dogs get a prize here,” Vicki said. “We have the Wanaka dog trials in March and there are lots of
Mount Iron Drive,” Vicki said. “We were very sad to lose that course.” Holding the dog trials is a big job for the McRaes and their team of volunteers. “My daughter-in-law Allanah is doing all the smokos for the judges and there are two or three other local girls in
The camaraderie is amazing. This is the real farming thing. prizes then.” Local or national, dog trials are a very social event for farmers. “The camaraderie is amazing,” Vicki said. “This is the real farming thing. Not like the show – my husband says that’s all run by girls now. Here you get dog trial people of all ages, all talking about dogs and farming.” This is the first time the nationals have been held at Alpha Burn Station. They used to be held on Mount Iron. “We got built out by
the kitchen. We’ve got 63B caterers doing the meals, the Wanaka Collie Club is running the bar, and you’ll find me in the tea tent filling up the hot water urns.” So if you want to take part in a real rural get-together Alpha Burn Station is the place to be. “The public are more than welcome,” said Vicki. Pictured from left are: Allanah McRae, Vicki McRae, Jo Scurr, Annie Gillespie and Issi Anderson.
Fire-fighters wanted A fire brigade open day at Lake Hawea is also doubling as a recruitment information day with four volunteers being sought. Doug Brensell, the township’s chief fire officer said the brigade has 20 places allocated for volunteers, with only 16 places filled. Volunteers who are accepted will undergo training with the brigade as well as completing a seven day recruits’ course covering firefighting and first aid. The open day will also feature a kitchen
fire demonstration showing the perils of unattended cooking and two electricians will be present to perform free electric blanket and heater checks. The day is part of a national pre-winter safety campaign for reducing fire hazards. A free all day barbecue is being held along with a kids’ fire-fighter dress up and a colouring competition. The open day is being held at the Lake Hawea brigade house on Sunday, June 3 from 10am to 4 pm.
The Friends of Tarras School (FOTS) are hosting a giant garage sale at the Tarras Hall on Sunday June 10. The event will help raise funds to pay for the school’s second fulltime teacher as well as assisting with funding for other school activities. Tarras School has around 20 students currently enrolled and relies mainly on income from books about Shrek the famous hermit sheep of Tarras, to fund its second fulltime teacher. The garage sale coincides with the first anniversary of the merino sheep’s death. The original book is now a Booksellers NZ Platinum bestseller. Group chairperson Tui Willson said a fun day is planned with refreshments available, a playground for children, pony rides and some serious cash bargains to be had. The sale, which will include vintageware and quality secondhand clothing, begins at 10am.
House tour for primary school A house tour, including a visit to a New Zealand House of the Year, is being used as a fundraiser for Wanaka Primary School this weekend. Ten houses in the Wanaka area have been put forward with interested parties able to travel to each one independently. Following the visits, a wine tasting will be held, a presentation on kitchen design and a talk on sustainability. Tickets are available from Wanaka Primary School.
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Drum roll for Wanaka muso Tyler Bailey, 12, from Wanaka entered the recent Cromwell Battle of the Bands as a solo act, playing drums to Working Man by the band RUSH and Enter Sandman by Metallica. Playing to backing tracks that had the drum track removed, Tyler was given a special mention by the judges and third place for his efforts. PHOTO: supplied
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Third time unlucky Tim Brewster A Wanaka seven-year-old is distraught over theft of his prized scooter after it was technically taken three times his mother said. Blake Lang accidentally left his scooter overnight at Wanaka Primary School and when he returned the next day it was gone. His mother, Catherine, then heard a rumour a new scooter had appeared at the Kahu Youth
premises. After going there, she was informed by two very apologetic boys who she
FOUND knew that they had found the scooter on Lismore Park and taken it with them. They had since returned it to the park
they said. When Catherine and the boys went up to retrieve it, the scooter had been taken again and hasn’t been seen since. “It was his first new thing after years of hand-medowns, and his favourite toy,” Catherine said. Just as the paper went to print the Wanaka Sun received a call saying the scooter had been found.
Entertaining charity lunch Caroline Harker Author and columnist Helen Brown had readers laughing and crying at a sell-out charity lunch on Monday. She talked about coping with breast cancer, a daughter wanting to be a Buddhist nun in Sri Lanka and her new cat Jonah – all subjects of her latest book After Cleo Came Jonah. Paper Plus manager Chris
Lumsden who organised the event said it raised $175 for the NZ Breast Cancer Foundation.
of authors to Wanaka. In August Dennsiton Rose author Jenny Patrick is coming, and he is
At the heart of every useful thing I’ve ever done was a story. “We sold 96 tickets and 25 books,” he said. “I haven’t read her books but she was so entertaining I might give them a go.” Chris has brought a number
trying to get Marianne Elliot, a human rights advocate and yoga teacher, who has written a book called Zen under Fire. Marianne worked for the United Nations in Afghanistan and has
helped develop human rights strategies in New Zealand and in Timor-Leste and for Oxfam, but she sees herself first and foremost as a writer. “At the heart of every useful thing I’ve ever done was a story. And these days that’s what captures my imagination most of all. How to gather, craft, tell, spread and amplify stories which help us all see ourselves, each other and the future in a new light.”
Super sweet sounds Dan Weetman belted out tunes from The Black Seeds new album “Dust and Dirt” last Friday at the Lake Wanaka Centre. The Wellington band returned to New Zealand to play nine gigs to the home crowd after touring in Europe and North America during the past few months. Photographer Antony Hansen was at the show and said the performance was “super polished” with some “super sweet sounds”. PHOTO: wanaka.tv
Students promote fair trade Caroline Harker Wanaka student sustainability group MAC Team Green wants people to think about issues behind clothing manufacture before they buy. “Do you know how your clothes are made, where they come from, and what impact they make on people and the environment?” Team Green asks. The group wants people to buy fair trade organic cotton t-shirts made by designer Miranda Brown which have slogans on them encouraging people to ‘free the sea’. Every sale will raise $5 for the group which go towards sustainability projects at the college including compost bins and solar panels. Team Green spokesperson Summer Parslow,17, said 10,000
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people die every year due to the pesticides used in conventional cotton manufacturing. She said dyes used in clothing are often toxic and when they get into waterways and the sea they kill
fish and plants. “Goods that are made cheaply contribute to people’s poverty, even kids exploitation,” she said. “Materials that travel a lot from the source to the production
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and to the selling point use up oil and contribute to climate change. These t-shirts are 100 percent organic, use vegetable dyes, and are biodegradable. They are made in Bali near the cotton fields, by workers paid fair wages.” Team Green wants people to buy the t-shirts online and the t-shirts will be delivered in October. Purchasers will be able to watch videos of their t-shirts being made online. MAC Team Green is a student-led initiative which was started in 2008 and is currently supervised by college librarian Florence Micoud. Modelling the ‘green’ t-shirts are (from left) Ella Hughes, Nell Varney, Bronnie Ormandy, Florence Collins Caballero, Connor Moore and John Steven.
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Kindy seeks ‘grandparents’ Caroline Harker Hawea kindergarten has a lot of children who do not have grandparents living in the district, and there are older people with no grandchildren living nearbysothekindergarten parents’ committee has decided to do something about it to benefit both generations. Parents’ Committee president Tracey Joyce
Pink ribbon breakfast Staff at the Federal Diner bared their breasts for the Breast Cancer Foundation at the weekend and raised $1750
at a fundraising breakfast. Wearing not much more than their pink aprons were (from left) Courtney Morgan,
Emilie Brosnahan, Eddie Shoemaker, Felix Rhodes, Brittany Thompson and Sian Watts. PHOTO: wanaka.tv
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said they are looking for people who would like to visit the kindergarten for either one special session or regularly. One-off visitors would include people who want to tell the children about something they do, for example a potter, whereas regular visitors would get involved with the children doing things like gardening, baking and reading stories.
Local farmer A Rowley is one of the few residents with her own grandchildren at the kindergarten. She visited on Tuesday to read stories and check up on her grandsons. Anyone interested in getting involved should call the Hawea kindergarten. See sunspots for details
Adventure film record entries Wanaka’s mountain film festival adventure competition closed for entries on Wednesday with a record number of entrants. Now in its tenth year the festival has had 150 films from around the world entered. Festival organiser Mark Sedon said the 40 or 50 films selected will feature adventures in climbing, base jumping, biking, diving, paragliding, trekking, mountaineering, skiing, snowboarding, kayaking, slack lining, remote cultures, environmental issues, and more. Entries are also coming for the Adventure Film Editing Competition from places like Greece, Germany, Canada, America and New Zealand with editing starting on June 2 he said. The festival runs from July 6 to 11 and includes a range of guest speakers as well as a “dyno” climbing competition.
Wanaka bakehouse query Tim Brewster Information on what was known as the original Wanaka bakehouse is being sought after this undated photo of the burnt remains of the building surfaced recently. The Upper Clutha Historical Records Society received a collection of photos and letters from Barry Brightwell in Taupo whose late father, DouglasElvinBrightwell,worked on stations around Wanaka earlier last century. The society is hoping to gather some information about the building which was replaced by a concrete structure on the
site by the track connecting Ardmore and Lismore Streets. Anyone with any details on the bakehouse is asked to
contact the society or leave information at the Wanaka library where the historical records are stored.
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Congratulations to Mike Greer Homes on the completion of Stage 2 of the Aspiring Lifestyle Retirement Village
Lifestyle retirement living at its best The vision for Aspiring Village started when Peter and Dee Gordon and their friends were talking about the type of retirement lifestyle they aspired to – one where they could continue to be involved in their local community, experience a holidaytype lifestyle and enjoy the company of friends and family. Along with their business partners, the Armstrong, Anderson, and Foster families, they were also aware that hospital care was something that they could not
necessarily take for granted – so they knew they wanted to build a Care Centre
Wanaka – and the market research backed that up – but we are thrilled to see
what was planned to be completed by now. “Our residents have
Our residents have come from far and wide - Wellington, Christchurch, Arrowtown, Queenstown, Dunedin, Auckland -and even a couple from the UK . on the site to take this worry away. That long-held dream is now becoming a reality – even faster than they expected. “We had a feeling that a retirement village would do well in
how fast both the locals and those from further afield have taken up the idea,” says Dee Gordon. “At the completion of Stage 2, there will be 25 villas on site, home to 40 people – almost 50% more than
come from far and wide – Wellington, Christchurch, Arrowtown, Queenstown, Dunedin, Auckland – and even a couple from the UK.” The appeal for most is the combination of:
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Congratulations to Mike Greer Homes on the completion of Stage 2 of the Aspiring Lifestyle Retirement Village
Great lifestyle facilities on their doorstep – “At the moment, The Lodge is home to a spa pool, gym, movie theatre, library, petanque piste, BBQ courtyard, a great coffee machine – and a wonderful dining/lounge area where everyone meets regularly for different events. Everyone who lives here has the opportunity to use these facilities for themselves or their guests.” A village management team who are there to look after you, If you need it. “Jennie, Henry, Jude and Leanne are there to help. Not only do they make sure the lawns are mown, the gardens weeded and the exterior windows washed they will look after you if the emergency buttons are pushed, and can help to support you as you get older.” “We are very proud to see Stage 2 of the Aspiring Village be completed and would like to pay special tribute to the role Mike Greer Homes have played in helping to bring our dream to fruition. Once we’ve finished, we will have 110 villas, 46 apartments, and 65 beds in the Care Centre.” - Aspiring Lifestyle Retirement Village *advertorial
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Support for smoke free areas
The Cancer Society, Public Health South and Southern PHO have joined forces to promote smoke free areas this month to coincide with World Smokefree Day today. Last Thursday a portion of the Wanaka lakefrontwasproclaimed smoke free for the day. Quit advice and free Nicotine Replacement Therapy was available as well as the chance for the public to give their view of more smoke free areas where children gather. Queenstown Lakes District Council has a policy of smoke free playgrounds and Southern PHO health promotion coordinator Sarah Berger would like to see more areas smoke free. “We’d like to see our local councils take the next steps and provide more smoke free outdoor areas,” Sarah said. “Policies in other councils have been proven to
be overwhelmingly popular with the public and are inexpensive to implement. By making locations where young people are present smoke free, parents and caregivers will themselves be supported and empowered to be smoke free to protect their children from becoming smokers.” Sarah said the majority of people surveyed in Wanaka were in support of more smoke free areas and thought it would be good for Wanaka’s positive image to tourists as well as reducing the number of people smoking around young children. While there was not many smokers in town “there were definitely a few and a lot of people had been smokers before and had managed to quit.” The government has agreed to a Smokefree New Zealand by 2025.
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Schools support Unpackit Caroline Harker Both Holy Family and Wanaka Primary schools have registered to support the Unpackit Awards which means they are in the running to win $1000, but they’ll need a lot more votes to win, according to Wastebusters project manager Sophie Ward. Wanaka people have until midnight tomorrow (Friday June 1) to vote for the Best and Worst packaging awards and register their support for local primary schools. Bin Inn, where customers can take their own packets to refill, is currently leading the Best Packaging competition however competition organiser Gina Dempster (pictured) said it is too close to call. “The compostable take-away containers from Potatopak, and the Nude Food Mover lunch-boxes are both hot on the heels of Bin Inn,” she said. “Only eight votes separate the two leaders in the Worst Packaging Award, even though nearly 7000 votes have been cast online. Individually wrapped prunes are ahead by a whisker, but the plastic wrapped veggies on a meat-tray are in hot pursuit.” Schools and community groups were able to register in the awards and Wastebusters has $1000 each for the school and community group which gets the most support.
crimescene Theft Wanaka police have received at least nine reports of theft during the past number of months. Since March, about 2000 granite cobbles (about 1.5 tonne of granite) were stolen from a Queensberry property. A puffer jacket, towels and jerseys were stolen from an Albert Town clothes line. An attempt was made to steal diesel from Butterfield Road, Hawea. Gear bags holding with wet weather items were stolen from a vehicle at Boundary Creek, Makarora. Four specialised rubber mats were taken from the Nordic Snow Farm Biathlon Club. Thefts in town included a Nikon SLR camera taken from the Dinosaur Park while a mother was watching her children. A Swivel scooter with a large number of stickers was removed from the Wanaka Primary School. A large flat screen television was stolen from a Kings Drive property. A Nokia phone, money pouch and clothes were taken from the HQ Bar.
Traffic op During the past two weeks Wanaka Police have carried out a local traffic operation which will end after Queen’s Birthday weekend. The operation, aimed at improving the condition of vehicles and the behaviour of drivers before winter, has yielded the following results: An international visitor who was disqualified for drink driving a couple of weeks ago was caught driving on McDougal Street and will go to court again for driving while disqualified. An Ashburton man, caught two weeks ago in Canterbury with an excess breath alcohol limit, was caught again driving on a Lake Wanaka beach then onto the road in the central business district on Sunday morning with an alleged breath alcohol reading of 737 mg/l. A driver will go to court for doing 104kph past a stopped school bus on Cardrona Valley Road. The rule is 20kph past a stationary school bus and it applies to both sides of the road. The signs on the Crown Range for chains to be carried or fitted have been up this week: there is a $150 fine for non-compliance. When the road is closed, the gates are closed: if you are not in an authorised vehicle a $500 fine will be issued.
Warning to dog owners Timsfield dog owners should be aware that dogs are getting into paddocks and worrying sheep. Constable Greg Nolet said farmers can and will lawfully shoot dogs if they are caught worrying stock.
Crime prevention An advanced crime prevention initiative was launched nationwide on Tuesday by a New Zealand couple. Stole Me, a free service developed in collaboration with the police, is a national register of stolen property and pets which could increase the recovery of stolen items. Business development manager Angela Thomas said the website presents “a new era in crime prevention in New Zealand by enabling victims to gain visibility of their stolen property to both aid recovery and diminish the opportunity for the sale of items”. PHOTO: simon williams
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If you have information on any crimes call 0800CRIMESTOPPER (0800555111).
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Wood pigeon visits DOC This kereru (wood pigeon) flew fly right up to the Department of Conservation’s front door this week to feed on a large hybrid corokia growing there. “It gave the staff a big thrill,”
programme manager Annette Grieve said. “Stu Thorne said it is the first sighting of one in our visitor centre grounds since the 1970s.” She said the birds are regularly seen around Diamond
Lake and West Wanaka but it is rare to see them in town. Annette credits a lot of the recent native planting in Wanaka as one of the reasons the birds are starting to appear. PHOTO: annette grieve
Lovely lunch For the past number of years the Alpha Club has held an Over 80s luncheon for those over 80 living alone in Wanaka and the wider community. This year the lunch was held at the Albert Town Tavern on Saturday May 19. Club member provided the food and prizes and Loch Ceol of Wanaka entertained more than 50 people who attended the event. PHOTO: supplied
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BOARD fair enough that residents of Cardrona want a sewerage free drinking water source. but are the farmers who complained about it willing, after all these years of needing to, finally fence off their water ways so their stocks effluent can’t foul up their precious drinking water. it would be good if both parties honoured the water ways and cleaned up their acts. Do not argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience. R our rivers and waterways a public place or not? If they R public how is it that guns can B discharged from a boat near 2 shore where a person or persons may be. Gun law prohibits the discharging of a firearm in a public place. How is it one careless match can start a forest fire, but it takes a whole box to start a campfire? Wanaka! Keep cool like a cat. Cool cats! Yeah. So if the govt is spending so much money on drunk people causing trouble after leaving bars late at night Close the bars early. Make them go home to get themselves more alcohol. Easy. When you approach a one way bridge the large give way sign means GIVE WAY and the white arrow means you have right of way. How hard is that? So why do so many people do otherwise. It’s maddening The views expressed in the text board and in the Letters to the Editor are those of the author alone and not necessarily those of the Wanaka Sun.
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021 986 786 Issue 559 Thursday May 31, 2012
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A liquor ban in our town centre results in an overall drop in crime of 30 percent in one year, with a remarkable 47 percent drop in disorderly and/ or offensive conduct. Yes, any drop in crime is a good thing, but is our society really so puerile in its approach to liquor that telling little Johnny he can’t have any really does make a difference? Apparently it is. What would it take to make us mature in our attitude to drinking, to turn us into a society where having a social drink is a pleasant past-time rather than a prelude to debauchery? Why do so many of us feel a need to get absolutely plastered in order to ‘have a good time’? Is our self-esteem really that bad? Why do so many of us never grow out of that childish approach to liquor? Why do so many parents drink heavily and then wonder why their teenagers are ‘out of control’? It would be nice to live in a society where young people can learn to drink responsibly at home, being drunk is not regarded as fashionable behaviour, and people can have a beer or a glass of wine with their picnic on the beach without being told they are breaking the law.
Why just native trees
End of an era
All praise to “Smart Environmental” (SEL), (Wanaka Sun, 24/05/12). wanting to sponsor native tree planting in Wanaka. But why just native trees? Surely plantings of autumn colouring deciduous exotics would enhance immeasurably more our share of paradise? The autumn colours of our district are fabulous. They define the four seasons; they allow the sun to smile through in the winter; their foliage, flowers and bark ever fascinate; and their leaves are nature’s compost. Our colours here are as vibrant as in the New England states of America. We could become the Vermont of the Southern Hemisphere. It could perhaps help our tightening dependence on tourism -- 1 & 1/2 million “leaf-peepers” visit Vermont every year in the Fall during its month of glory. And yet the QLDC, and some landscape artists relentlessly favour natives, even planting matagouri. Natives in their natural woodland setting are a joy, and to be preserved and increased at all costs, as witness the great work of the QEII National Trust. But in suburbia, and surrounding areas, because of their evergreen nature, they do not reflect the seasons; they preserve dampened shade in winter; they lack the colour of exotics. And let’s be frank, this preoccupation to plant them is increasingly becoming monotonous, even boring. A kindred spirit, writing in “The Press” (12.5.12.) said: “Ian Spellerberg says native plants should be the first choice for all public land (May 5). Nonsense. Christchurch has not been known as the Garden City because of its natives. Indeed, with cabbage trees lining a main city street, and dead-looking native grasses in abundance in so many of our inner-city garden plots, Christchurch is looking untidy and dirty. Surely Professor Spellerberg must enjoy viewing the changing colours of the exotics while travelling around Hagley Park, or majestic willows gracing the Avon River. (Peter Blaxall, Merivale.)” And could a political correctness directing this insistence on natives, be even another subtle advance of the “separateness” that is rifting our nation?
Let the community know your views, email your letter to:
Father Brian Fenton Wanaka
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Thursday 31 May to Wednesday 6 June 2012
After reading the Harper’s letter in the Wanaka Sun they appear to have complied with the conditions for self containment as set out by the QLDC. Quote QLDC website “If your campervan is fully self-contained (with a toilet, waste water and rubbish facilities on board) you may camp overnight for free.” (My addition: On an approved site for two days). Nowhere is any reference given to a green compliance sticker in any of the council literature or signage. The council does not provide reference to anything other than what is stated above for a vehicle to qualify as being self-contained that is easily available to the general public. There is the NZ Standard 5465: 2001 which is the recognised standard for self-containment for motorhomes and caravans. This standard outlines the correct method of identifying a self-contained vehicle. A yellow warrant in the left front window with registration and who issued the warrant, and a certificate carried in the vehicle at all times to be available to an enforcement officer. A green sticker only indicates a vehicle MAY be self-contained. Because there is no green compliance sticker there are no grounds to issue an instant fine without checking for the correct information. With no reference in council literature or signage referring to the required standard, which is enforceable under the Freedom Camping Act, council may be issuing enforcement notices illegally. Gordon Murdoch Cromwell
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Flat to let: 2 bedroom, single carport, walk to town. Private back garden. Recently refurbished, pot belly, unfurnished. $300 per week. Phone 0274982576 or 09 4798899.
Two single beds w mattresses 4 sale $30 each.
Live music upstairs @ Urban Grind this queens birthday Sunday @ 7pm with saskia. $19 pizza and drink special from 4pm.
Quartz crystal energy balancing bowl sessions heal with sound. Each Mon 1.30 and by appt. Jen 443.1672.
2 bdrm townhouse. Refurbished. Single garage. 2 min walk to town. Unfurnished . $300pw. 0274 982 576 or 09 479 8899.
Cow & Gate Milk 2 x 2 ltr for $7.50 Wanaka Minimart open 6am till midnight
LOLLY SHOP. Sweet memories. Argus building. Old Cromwell town heritage precinct. Old style favourites.10-4. Closed mondays.
RELATIONSHIPS AOTEAROA Professional counselling for all relationship & family issues available in Wanaka. Call 0800RELATE (0800 735 283)for an appointment.
For rent, central wanaka cottage, 3 bedrooms, fully furnished, linen & kitchen gear. Warm fire, great sun. $400Pw. Sue 0274741017
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Flat to rent , 2 bed , self contained , suit quiet mature people , for details phone 021476209 House swap wanted for August. Opposite beach in Port Macquarie, Australia - swap from 19 August for one or two weeks. I have swapped in Wanaka before and can give references. Check out my apartment on www.HomeExchange.com ID36480. Please email adele@midcoast.com.au
for sale RE-USEABLE HEATPACKS, GREAT FOR WEEKEND SPORTS OR THE KIDS POCKETS ON THE WAY TO SCHOOL. 2 FOR $10. METRO GRAFIX 4454533 15 month Gym membership for sale. Will throw in first month for free! Phone/text Debra 021-039-3563. 2 sets Atomic Beta carve 9.18 skis. 170cm, suit Advertising beg/intermediate. Bindings;1 w marker, 1 w atomic. $125 each ono. 0212018614 4 SALE...BROIL KING BBQ. 2 BURNER, MAKES BEEF SING! $200 PH 027 246 2084. 4 SALE...PORTABLE BBQ. 460MM ROUND ALUCAST ON 3 LEGS. GAS BOTTLE INCLUDED. $60. PH 027 246 2084. COMPRESSION GEAR , FANTASTIC FOR ALL TYPES OF SPORTS. AWESOME PRICES METRO GRAFIX & DESIGN 4454533
Wheat 4 sale, whole or crushd, barley whole or crushd 30kg 4 $25. Mash 25kg 4 $25. 4434944.
Reward given for return of Ripstick scooter removed from Wanaka Primary Friday night. Last seen at Lismore Park. Please phone 4435285.
notice CEROC: the easiest partner dance: Don’t have a partner? Don’t worry! Come along anyway! Others will do the same. CHANGE OF VENUE: Presbyterian Church Hall Tenby St. Thursdays until & incl. 28th Jun. Beginners class 8pm. $15pp (students $12) includes class & practice time. 021566013 emma@ cerocsouthernlakes.co.nz Wanalaugh laughter yoga club. Tues 5th June, 530-615@lake wanaka centre. All welcome! $10 wood fired pizzas, Francesca’s pizzas, Brownston st- next door to New world car park 0800GO4PIZZA www.francescaspizzas.com Breastfeeding support group 11th june next month, due to queens birthday. 10.30am at plunket. All welcome.
Only wood fired pizza in town, Francesca’s pizzas 0800GO4PIZZA
Wheels to dunstan : free daily transport to dunstan hospital and alexandra specialist appointments. Bookings call 443 7799.
Small group training at Phyzique! Your time, your friends, your goal, your pace. Get your gang together for a fitness spree! 443 5830 It’s all about your teenager: Tuesday 5 June at 7.30pm in the East Common Room at Mount Aspiring College. For more info ph Linda Montgomery 443 5499 or 027 4999694 or MAC Guidance Counsellor, Karyn Munro on 443 0496. Parents welcome.
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Craig Littlejohn memorial bike ride happening June 2nd, leaving Apollo place 1pm.
Wanted to buy Mac school girls uniform shirt please call 443 4039 or 021999370
Do-It-Yourself Workshop Series. 9 June: Chainsaw Safety and Woodcutting Techniques. Hands-on. $30/class. Steve 443.1672.
SNOW CHAINS!!! sell, trade,swap! Free fitting demo day,Sat 2nd june 9am-200pm,Wanaka Tyres :)
Francesca’s Italian kitchen- opening November. Authentic Italian cooking. New building Ardmore street. Free breastfeeding resource library. Up to date books to borrow and free information sheets. Call kate 4432635 or text 0276957772. Free legal advice at community networks wanaka Wednesday 6th June 1 - 2.30 pm. Bookings call 443 7 799
Speak with Confidence public speaking course, begins June 28th, for more info call Lee 443 1447 or email leeball40@gmail.com
Thomas, Sylvanian families, models, we’ve got it all! The toy shop at the transport and toy museum
House or executive house share wanted. Self employed late 30’s male. very relaxed, responsible and easy going. Ph matt 021305865
Uniquely handmade arts and crafts at artisans co-operative studio, 56 Ardmore, locally made pottery , woodturning , paintings , jewellery and more .
Wanted double bed or just base ph 443 1017 or txt 021680110
Upper Clutha Trading Post on Facebook. Sign up now to trade preloved goods freely and easily with your community. If you are interesting in getting involved at Hawea kindy (see story in this week’s Wanaka Sun) phone 443 6192.
Dishwasher. Older F&P Select in working order $20. Ph 4434568
Friends of Holy Family Catholic School AGM Thursday 7 June 7:30 @ Edgewater. All parents of school community are welcome.
HOME COOKIN!! Get a whiz bang cook into your kitchen and put your feet up. Large or small groups. References. Phone Pip Harker 4434584
Electric radiators two Dimplex 18 fin oil filled $10. Ph 4434568
Gallery 33. NEW EXHIBITION: face ... paint? preview Friday 1st June from 5pm. Please join us.
ASPIRING MASSAGE WANAKA. Provider to High Performance Sport N.Z. Trevor Bailey. Available 7 days. 4432993 or 0274222455 www.aspiringmassagewanaka.co.nz
Mountain Buggy. Double, navy, includes rain cover. Good condition. Ph 021 0677353 Pewag snow chains, fits 13,14 +15 inch tyres. Call and ask if fit U car?! 40 ono. 0212018614. RIMU DINING TABLE large modern solid rectangular 1.8m x 1m. $400 ph 443 2222 Toyota Camry 1992, diesel,manual, New warrant, good condition, new tires $1500 Ono 0212455404 Toyota Corolla 91. Wof Sep, Reg Aug, Auto, regularly serviced. $1550ono 021 040 7146
Coffee machine wanted to borrow / hire 4 Hawea Playgroup winter garage sale, Sun 24 June, v grateful 4 any offers! Call/txt Em 021 984336 Guitar wanted 4 beginning adult learning. Ph 4431706
Freshly made sandwiches and a variety of pies at Wanaka Minimart open 6am till midnight
Gluten Free products from Tastes Divine at Wanaka Minimart open 6am till midnight
Wanted rural / private 2 bedroom cottage by professional couple and their 2 dogs. Love gardening/lawn mowing. Ph 0274555501
Stitch n bitch , craft n conversation night , every monday lalaland from 7pm. Knit , crochet, stitch or whatever! Beginners welcome.
Sewing repairs an alterations. Quick,helpful,reasonably priced service. Phone Sue 027 247 2181
House bus 4 sale, SB3 Bedford, pot-bellied stove, gas hot-water, solar-power, rimu interior, runs well but COF lapsed. $15K. Call/txt 021 319824.
MASSAGE THERAPY, Sportsmassage, Deep tissue, Relaxation. Treatment work and stress relief.Ursula Krebs, Dipl. Massage Therapist, Ph: 0276602271, mobile service available.
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Otago Polytechnic Courses: Digital Design starts 8 June; Web Design starts 7 June. For info call 08007659276 or email Lyne.M
FREEZER UPRIGHT VERTICAL with drawers. Large capacity. Top quality stainless steel. $380 ph 443 2222
Karuna massage is back from holiday $50 deal till the lifts open... Find out moor call Danni 0226152231 :@)
Caravan and motorhome repairs, renovations, parts, accessories, design, fabrication. Wiring, rust, coachwork. Overland Engineering. 022 097 4596.
1989 toyota corona. 1830cc. Reg and warranted $1600 ph 021881942 or 034432209
MERINO CLOTHING GREAT QUALITY EVEN BETTER PRICES. METRO GRAFIX & DESIGN 4454533
WWW.LAKESBOWENTHERAPY.COM Bowen therapy practitioners Cathy 4437907 Nikki 4436765.bringing balance to your body.
Babysitter 20 years experience. Lives locally call 443 4039 or 021999370
Pre loved clothing sale sat 2nd June 9am eely pt scout den, oakridge revisited, fabulous clothes at great prices
Single bed, with duvet and bed spread if required. Also recliner chair, both very good order. $25 each 443-2451
WANAKA WINDOW CLEANING professional, friendly, efficient service. Enjoy those mountain views. High, awkward windows a specialty. Paolo 021 0572505/ 4432420
Cliffhangers Climbing Club AGM Thursday 21 June, 7pm, at Mt Aspiring College. All welcome. For more info ph Libby on 428-9430.
18ft caravan. Perfect to live in while building. Insulated, carpet and wooden floor. No warrant or rego. 0212883456.
Two oil column heaters $20 each. Buy both and get a free fan heater. 0212883456
“Raising Girls and Growing Boys” Early Bird Price $10. Tickets available from Community Networks or www.theparentingplace.com search event finder. Further info Jules 0274434504
Jp services at community networks tuesdays 1pm and fridays 10.30 am for appointments call 443 7799
Easy partner dance: 8pm Thursdays Presby Hall on Tenby St. $15pp, students $12 Partners not necessary. emma@cerocsouthernlakes.co.nz 021566013
Beautiful China tea cup bird feeders $20 & $25 2 view ph 443 1017
“SAM, THE VAN MAN! Call Sam now if you need something moved locally or further afield. Good rates. Reliable. 0221 204 014.”
Girl Friday for all that stuff you need extra help with. Call 443 4039 or 021999370
Electric Scooter for sale. Looks like a 50cc but only costs $1 week to run! Sustainable with no emissions and quiet to ride. $950 ph 443 2222
27 inch phillips tv with stand and remote. Superb condition. Will deliver. Offers or more info to 021734225
Parenting4life present “Raising Girls and Growing Boys” presented by John & Naomi Cowan of Parents Inc. Wednesday 27th June, 2012 Lake Wanaka Centre 7pm start. $15
Wanted- picnic bench or wooden outdoor furniture call Fran 0226399079 Wanted: hate painting & have a house/Bach that needs re -cladding?Www.thermalspec. co.nz WOODBURNER WANTED. Must be clean air approved and in good cond. Pl ph 0212011121 BOARDER REQUIRED, furnished room in modern home at luggate. Live with family, Suit single, worker. $130pw includes expenses, ph 0274164860 Do you know someone with a bach at ohau ? Mature employed couple are looking for winter accommodation . Contact 0274249441 Casual experienced babysitters required. Must have a car and full drivers license. Email wanakaski@hotmail.com
Gentle Yoga. Private instruction or $10 classes Mon and Wed 9.30 Tues 8.45 Prenatal Thrs 9.30 Wanaka. Jen 443 1672.
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Have you checked out Wanaka’s largest museum yet? The National Transport and Toy Museum near the airport 4438765 www.nttmuseum.co.nz
Lovely professional singing! Weddings, dinner, Christmas parties, birthday and anniversary serenades, and more. References available. Travel OK. Jen 443 1672
4 of us dined at Sailz Lake Hawea last nite..... Sampled the new winter menu.... Absolutely beautiful meals, highly recommend you all try it... We will definitely be back!!
Hawea Playgroup Winter Garage Sale, Sun 24 June, Hawea Flat Hall. Book yur space! $15 donation/trestle table (provided), txt Jess 021 061 0226.
NEED JAZZ?? Duo, trio or quartet available. Background, cabaret or dancey. For more info and a soundbite contact Pip Harker 4434584
HU SONG this Tuesday 5th June at Wanaka Wellness Centre 5.30pm start. All welcome. Gold coin donation. Ph Lyn 4437388
MOBILE BEAUTY SERVICE - bodywaxing, manicures, pedicures and facial treatments. Great prices. Go to www.waxonwheels.co.nz for more info. Call or text Annie 0212890440 to book.
I just had the enviable task of body painting the gorgeous ladies` boobies at federal diner for their breast cancer fundraiser! Girls and Ed u r such beautiful legends! Hope ur morning went amazingly! And thanks for thinking of me when u needed a body painter! xxxx
Golden Bake Bread 2 for $4 at Wanaka Minimart open 6am till Midnight
Kickboxing - great workouts, lots of learning, friendly bunch of people. beginners welcomed. Sitnarong Muay Thai at Phyzique Gym. Call 443 5830
OO LA LAAAH! Gigi that fruity french puppet is AVAILABLE darlinks for your function. You know you want moi. Phone 4434584
The Alpha Club thank the Albert Town Tavern for providing the venue for the Over 80s lunch and look forward to seeing them again next year.
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sport results Bowls: Edgewater Trophy Round three: 1 Henry Thayer John Barrow Ralph Templeton, 2 Don Urquhart Dick Morrish Alice Turnbull, 3 Bill Turnbull Betty Russell Gloria Westwood. Tuesday Pairs: 1 Coleen Landsborough & Trevor Tovey 2 Neville Young & Kura Urquhart 3 Geoff Thomas & Peter Wilson. Wednesday Triples 1 Colin Leckie Estelle Findlater Robin Chgartre 2 Bill Hodge Joan Smith Reg Bryant 3 Doris Studholme Betty McCormack Margaret Young. Thursday Pairs 1 Rob Curd & Isobel James 2 George Russell & Pat Curd 3 Peter Gray & Betty McCormack. Friday Progressive Skips 1 Jim Young 2 Coleen Landsborough 3 Mike Barnett. Thirds 1 John Barrow 2 Bill Murison 3 Jim Skeggs. Seconds 1 Joan Smith 2 Stuart Landsborough 3 Madeleine Wilson. Leads 1 June Bryant 2 Denis Schofield 3 Peter Cooke. Squash - Central Otago Interclub: Premiers - Wanaka (9) Cromwell (6); Division 1 - Alexandra-1 (11) Wanaka (6); Division 2 - Wanaka (12) Cromwell-2 (3). Netball: POOL A Premier Grade: Woodys Pioneer 51 v Broken Shed 14, Arrowtown 29 v Nu-Look Hawea 28, Victoria Arms Cromwell 34 v Wanaka Roofing MAC 27. POOL B Premier Grade: MAC Yr 10A 28 v Cromwell A 17, McGregors Pioneer 32 v Alice 20, Hawea Holiday Park 45 v Cromwell B 24. Senior Reserve: Wanaka New World 20 v Treble Cone Pioneer 8, Edgewater Rebels 36 v MAC Black 15, Silver Threads defaulted to Lake Hawea Hotel. B Grade: MAC Yellow 12 v Lakeland Flooring MAC 5, Yr 9 A 23 v MAC Marine 13, NAC Seniors defaulted to MAC Wellman Electrical. Wanaka Gun Club: Central Otago interclub challenge held at Wanaka 27/5/12: 15 HBD. 15,William Gunn, Robert Gunn, Frazer McGarvie, Alec Lawrence, Ray Gunn. 15 HBD. C O Challenge. 15. Steve Sawers, Robert Gunn, Frazer McGarvie, Ray Anderson, Ray Gunn. 10 pair DR. 18 Phillip Bayne, 17, Mark Small, 15, Brian Thurlow. 20 continental. 20 Frazer McGarvie, 19 William Gunn, Wayne Winslett, Brian Thurlow. 18 Ray Anderson, Ray Gunn, Geoff Mathieson. H O A. Frazer McGarvie. Team score for Central Otago interclub challenge: Roxburgh 57/112, Alexandra 53/111, Wanaka 55/110, Moa Creek 54/108. Bridge: Championship Pairs 6. Silver Division: North/South:- Max & Laraine Shepherd 61.86%
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1. Noeline Goldsbrough, Pat Ross 58.01% 2. Clare Scurr, Ann-Louise Stokes 57.85% 3. East/ West:- Jenny Barratt, Ena Leckie 62.34% 1. Mary Gibson Collings, Deirdre Lynch 59.94% 2. Andy Goodall, Mark Harry 55.93% 3. Bronze Division:North/South:- Karolyn Macandrew, Jenny Turnbull 57.81% 1. Jill Millar, Bridget Rennie 57.29% 2. Peter Herbert, Ray Newell 55.99% 3. East/ West:- Alan Chisholm, Ken Muir 62.50% 1. Fran Holmes, Margaret Newell 58.81% 2. Jeanette Gillies, Maureen Hawke 55.11% 3. Friday Bridge 25 May. North/South:- Jenny Barratt, Ena Leckie 59.38% 1. Jean Stokes, Jo Wallis 53.39% 2. Bruce Cathie, Boyd Ottrey 53.13% 3. East/West:- Morag Chisholm, Fran Holmes 66.48% 1. Joy Baxter, Daphne Stewart 58.24% 2. Dorothy McDonald, Nan Ottrey 57.19% 3 wanaka golf club weekly results Stableford - Tuesday Ladies Studholme Trophy Div 1 1 Zita Cleugh, 40, 2 Judy Muir, 37, 3 Liz McRae, 34 ocb, Susie Rankin & Janet Cochrane, 34, Div 2 - 1 Loris King, 43, 2 Jenny Pryde, 41, 3 Greer McLean, 40, Div 3 - 1 Lesley Boyd, 37, 2 Avril Templeton, 36, 3 Dorothy McDonald, 34, Div 4 1 Mary Scurr, 35 ocb, 2 Sue Black, 35, 3 Avis Munro, 33. Wednesday Men Div 1 - 1 Philip McNeil, 39 ocb, David Smalllbone, 39, 3 Ryan Shuttleworth, 38 ocb Stuart McPhail, 38, Graeme Walker, 38 Div 2 - 1 Gordon Brander, 42, 2 Ross Rainsford, 39, 3 John Darby, 38 ocb, Phil Thirkell, 38 Thursday 9 Hole Ladies 1 Sandra Harris, 17 ocb, 2 Stephanie Still, 17, 3 Ann Trevathon, 16 Saturday Ladies Stableford – 1 Helen Thirkell, 37, 2 Anne Moffat, 35 ocb, 3 Glad Cross, 35 Medal - 1 Greer McLean, 66 ocb, 2 Yev McCarthy, 66, 3 May Moffat, 70 Nearest the Pin Hole 6 Colette Kelly, Hole 15 Yev McCarthy Saturday Men Bisque Par Div 1 -1 Robyn Read, +9, 2 Brendan Anderson, +6, 3 Mark Anderson, +5 Carl Dozell & Chris Waugh +5 Div 2 – 1 Peter Dawson, +9, 2 Ken Bragan, +8, 3 Kim Gwilliam, + 7 Tarras Golf Results Club Tournament over 27 holes: Harold Aitken Trophy-Ken Galloway 101 nett, Runner-up-Bonar Rowley 103. Anniversary Tray-Margaret Sell 60 Stablefords, R/up Graeme Rive 59 Kenny Munro Trophy-Simon Maling and Graeme Rive 79 Stb, R/up Holger Reinecke and Bonar Rowley 78. Two’s-Pam McRae, Craig Still, Ken Galloway, Doug Wilson, Robert Gibson, Tom Moore. Women’s Medal-Pat Holder 121-54-67, Jan Allen 115-39-76, Maria Wilson 133-54-79, Lynn Rae 98-19-79
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On track for the trophy
Wanaka played host to Queenstown Galaxy, one of the best football teams in the league, last Saturday. As expected, little separated the two teams in the first half, chances were few at both ends and it was nil all at the break. In his last game for the club Spanish import Jose Rodriguez rose well and steered the ball into Aidan Butler’s path. The Irish veteran took a touch,
noticed the Galaxy keeper advancing off his line, and deftly clipped the ball over his head to claim his ninth of the season and give Wanaka the lead. The young Galaxy squad seemed to lose their confidence and more chances went to Wanaka. Finn Moore secured the game, ensuring Wanaka’s title aspirations remained on track, with a great finish after some unselfish play down the right from Aidan.
The game finished two nil. With five games to play Wanaka are in a commanding position: if they win their remaining games the championship trophy will be clad in black and yellow ribbons. Wanaka B came from a goal down to snatch a draw against Queenstown Rangers and won their first point of the season. - Allan Carmichael
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Wanaka squash open
Local skills at skate comp Strong performances from local skaters made the weekend’s competition a success with more than $800 raised for the Wanaka skatepark. Organiser Reon
Morland said there was a good turnout, with the money raised going toward extending the existing skatepark. “A big thanks to our head judge Dean Hunt who came down from
Wellington to judge and thanks to every one else who helped with this event,” he said. A video of the competition will be posted on facebook later this week. PHOTO: wanaka.tv
Squash players from around the country are converging on Wanaka for the local club’s Queen’s Birthday Open. 70 players are expected, with locals such as Rod Askin (pictured) hoping to provide visitors with some strong opposition. The club has held an open tournament every year since it started and celebrated its 30th anniversary last year.
Skate competition results:
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Under 10: 1st, Rocko Jamerson, Wanaka. 2nd, Cruz Morland, Wanaka. 3rd Isley Tata, Wanaka.
Open men: 1st Tarian Campbell, Queenstown. 2nd, Tom Kelly, Wellington. 3rd, Leroy Christensen, Ohakune.
Under 16: 1st, Todd Wilkins, (pictured) Wanaka. 2nd Blair Wilkins, Wanaka. 3rd, Dylan Synnott, Wanaka.
Over 30: 1st Raphael Doigde, Christchurch. Oldest skater Jay, 43. Youngest skater Isley Stewart, 4.
Plenty of play to cheer about A lower, tighter forward pack gave the Upper Clutha under 18s a dominating platform in their 69-0 win against Telford. Utility prop and man of the match John Ho Lee, who started on the wing, gave the home side supporters plenty to cheer about with some uncompromising running at his opposite numbers. Alex Knight controlled play well from first five and lock Lorenzo Ritanis hard work was rewarded with a barging 20m solo try.
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