The Wanaka Sun

free

everyone reads the wanaka sun

Thur 09.08.12 - wed 15.08.12

Striding out

inside:

Badge of friendship

X country

page 3

Car seats for community

Charlie Sharratt (Hawea Flat School), Olly Thomas and Weston Bell (both of Wanaka Primary School) led the field at the start of the Year 5 boys 1600m cross country course on Tuesday.

Hundreds of parents showed up to support the Year 3 to Year 6 children who took part in the Upper Clutha Cross Country day at the Lake Hawea Camping Ground.

page 4

PHOTO: wanaka.tv

Mentoring scheme Free food Caroline Harker

Junkyard bro down page 10

Muay Thai first for Wanaka page 16

rental listings

sunclassifieds page 15

Kahu Youth and Mount Aspiring College have set up a community mentor scheme for Year 10 (14 to15-year-old) students, and are looking for more mentors.

Y o u t h w o r k e r A n gie Griffiths said they already have 25 mentors on their books and are keen to find more.

“Year 10s often lose direction and need a bit of support,” she said. “It might just be someone they can talk too, outside of their family and school, or it might be someone who works in an area the student is particularly interested in.”

Mentors already signed up include entrepreneurs, pilots, photographers and retired people. “We need people from different professional backgrounds from skiers to chefs,” Angie said.

The idea originally came

from Presbyterian minister Dianne Gilliam-Weeks, who approached Mount Aspiring College deputy principal Greg Thornton.“Thechurchwanted to do something to help the school and we identified Year 10 being the area of greatest need,” Greg said.

“It’s a notoriously tricky year

further. If a student is really interested in say, architecture they could be matched up with an architect.”

Greg approached Kahu Youthwhoarenowrunningthe scheme, which is financed by churches and the college.

Between them Kahu Youth staff Richard Elvey and Angie

Caroline Harker

We want mentors who can help them perform at their best, whatever that may be. to deal with. At that age their braindevelopmentmeansthey are less likely to make good decisions and they are making big transitions – both social and behavioural. We want mentors who can help them perform at their best, whatever that may be. A mentor could be someone who can help them with academic work, or someonewhocanextendthem

from forest

Griffiths spend eight hours a week at the college talking to students and thinking about who would be a good mentor for them.

Mentors commit to an hour a week for six months. “It’s all about pro-active support,” Greg said.

Initial plantings of a ‘food forest’ on the Hawea Domain will take place this spring with the long-term goal of providing free food and other resources such as timber and firewood for locals.

The concept of a food forest is based on the ideas of permaculture specialist Bill Mollison. It is intended to be a low-maintenance organic food production and agroforestry system based on woodland ecosystems, incorporating fruit and nut trees, shrubs, herbs, vines and perennial vegetables.Everything in the system has a purpose, be it to produce food, restore nitrogen or help in pest management.

A distinctive feature of food forests is a ‘wild’ aesthetic.

Story continues page 3

DIRTY CARPETS Specialty rug cleaning Carpet cleaning and restoration

CALL JAE

03 443 1150

M: 027 4391 675

0800 2255 523

sunnews

Local help for Olympic trip Caroline Harker Special Olympics team members training in Wanaka this week include local snowboarder Morgan James and her coach Lyn Donaldson (pictured). The team includes nine skiers from all over New Zealand, two snowboarders and three coaches. The team will be heading to the World Winter Games in South Korea being held in January/February next year.

More than 3500 athletes from 112 countries are expected at the Games.

Morgan’s fundraising for the trip is underway with help from a lot of locals including her parents Bruce and Sally, Callum McLeod of Cinema Paradiso, Libby Blackley of Adaptive Snowsports NZ, the Wanaka Ski and Snowsports Club, local sports shops, student filmmaker Finlay Woods, Wastebusters, 63B Catering and the police.

Bruce is organising a special fundraising evening at Cinema Paradiso on August 16. Libby used her contacts to get a feature film called Winter, an American ski channel documentary about skiing and mountain sports, which

PHOTO: supplied

will be screened. The evening will also feature short films by Finlay Woods including one of the latest Adaptive Snow Sports competition which stars Morgan James and another local Geoff Wilson who rides a sit-ski.

The Special Olympics team

is being filmed in training at Cardrona this week for a television programme about people with disabilities called Attitude, and the producer has nominated Morgan for the programme’s annual awards.

Morgan’s coach Lyn Donaldson

Rural rules unclear Caroline Harker The council has admitted the current approach to residential subdivision in rural areas is complex and lacks certainty. “As a consequence, a significant number of consents have been decided upon via costly appeals at the Environment Court,” according to Senior Policy Analyst Jonathon Richards who wrote the council’s district plan review document ‘Rural Areas Issues and Options’. Jonathon has recommended the plan be revised to ensure greater clarity and consistency and is asking the public for feedback.

Jonathon said there are about 180 existing dwellings in the rural area surrounding Wanaka, with a further 110 consented but not built. He said

Page

development pressure is concentrated on the south side of Wanaka and by the lake.

He also said the management of residential subdivision in rural lifestyle and rural residential zones should be reviewed.

dairying, and of the visual impact of large structures.

Other issues in the rural area which will be reviewed include potential fire risk from landscaping and revegetation in close proximity to housing,

As a consequence, a significant number of consents have been decided upon via costly appeals at the Environment Court.

“These zones are supposed to be selfsufficient in terms of water and sewage provision, however in many cases, this is not occurring.”

With regard to agricultural activities Jonathon suggests a review of possible implications around the introduction of

potential noise and landscape impact of commercial recreation activities, and a more comprehensive approach to vegetation clearance, wilding control and how it ties in with the protection of native vegetation.

The District Plan Review will be notified in October 2013.

is a local police officer and has been involved in Special Olympics for 20 years. She is one of six supporting adults in the team. A number of family members will also travel to South Korea with the team including Morgan’s mother Sally.

New project for trust Caroline Harker The Hawea Flat School Fundraising Trust wants to start a new major fundraising initiative next year, and is looking for new trustees or project team members with ideas and energy for a new project.

In 2010-11 the trust built a house in Timsfield with volunteer labour and many donated materials, and raised $101,352.

Trust chair Lindsey Schofield said the trust wants to keep about half that money in a

Thursday 09 August to Wednesday 15 August 2012

fund to start the next project. In the interim they have donated $36,398 to the school for new hard courts, new computers and an upgraded data projector. The trust’s next project, re-sowing and irrigating the new playing fields, will start this spring.

Current trustees are Lindsey Schofield, Laurie Hay, Peter Teal, Lorne Knight, Shelley Barrett and Lisa Simmers. Steve Henry retired from the trust at the AGM.

sunnews

Food forest for Flat Continued from page 1 The Hawea food forest has the support of neighbours, QLDC, the Hawea CommunityAssociationand theOtagoPolytechnicCentre for Sustainable Practice.

Sustainability student Andy Cambeisisgettingtheproject underway with the help of trustees Joel Dean, Ben Elms, Steve Henry, Ali Law and Libby Paulin.

Andy has been doing a lot of research for plants suitable for the area – which can have frosts all year round – and has come up with four tree crops for the shelterbelts:Mexicanalders, osage oranges, hazelnuts and Siberian peascrub.

Other initial plants include various species of mulberry (pictured), Japanese ginger, Chinese tea (camellia), yams, globe artichokes and rhubarb.

“Mulberries taste fantastic,” Andy said.

“They’re like boysenberries but they grow on trees.”

He said the mulberry is a common fruit in other parts of the world, such as Spain and France, and grows well in New Zealand.

“An adult tree produces up to 200kg of fruit each year,” he said. “The reason it’s not grown commercially is becauseitcan’tbeharvested mechanicallyandisn’treally transportable further than a local farmers’ market.”

Andy said mulberry trees have a very late bud break whichshouldprotectitfrom Hawea’s late frosts.

Joel said other plants being considered for the forest include flaxes and cabbage trees (which can be used by weavers), clover and lavender (which will attract insects), and other fruit and nut trees and perennial vegetables. The trust already has mulberry, cherry and prune plum trees ready to plant. Local people are growing plants

from seed for the forest and free seeds are available from Soulfoods.

The Hawea Domain is a 44ha piece of public land.

Some of it is used for the annual Hawea Picnic Race – always held on December 28 and organized by Bill McCarthy. The rest is leased to a local farmer.

“The Domain is community land and the more groups that get down there and use it the better,” Billsaid.“Goodlucktothem.

The only worry is the threat of late frosts that happen down there.”

Neighbouring beekeeper Peter Ward said the food forest is a fantastic idea.

“Unless they try we’ll never know if it will work,” he said. “They seem to think they have selected varieties that can cope.”

Kahu’s safe option An old school method for storing money has been employed by Kahu Youth following their break-in. One of the original money safes used by the Wanaka BNZ has been donated to the youth organisation after the bank manager, Penny Ford, heard about the robbery. “We’ve been getting rid of a lot of the old stuff and it’s always good to support a local group like Kahu Youth as they’re always looking for funding,” Penny said. The safe was one of several the bank had

with one each allocated to the teller positions.

“We definitely appreciate it, we can go home at night not worrying about cash on the premises,” Kahu Youth worker Angie Griffiths said.

No arrests have been made yet following the breakin two weeks ago which emptied the centre’s petty cash supplies.

The centre’s website and database has also been targeted by cyber criminals in the Philippines and Nigeria recently.

PHOTO: tim brewster

Thursday 09 August to Wednesday 15 August 2012

Flu hits Dunstan Caroline Harker Dunstan hospital is overfull due to a high number of patients with influenza, and clinical areas are being turned into temporary wards.

“We’ve also had a sharp increase in the number of visitors with flu-like symptoms in the last couple of days,” clinical director Rob Visser said.

“We want those people to stay home and not infect the rest of the community.” The hospital is also asking anyone with family members at home with flu-like symptoms to stay away from the hospital.

All patients with influenza have been isolated to minimize the risk of them infecting other patients and staff

Nursing Services manager Debi Lawry said hand hygiene is the most important preventative measure to reduce the

We want those people to stay home and not infect the rest of the community. looking after them are wearing gowns, gloves and masks.

Dr Visser said the flu is subtype H3N2, the same one which has been prevalent in Christchurch.

Symptoms include a runny nose, sneezing, body aches, fever, diarrhoea and vomiting.

spread of infection. “This includes the frequent use of hand gel, plus using the 20/20 rule: wash your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds and dry with a clean towel for 20 seconds.

“If coughing, cough into your elbow, not your hand,” she said.

Badge of friendship Wanaka’s Jordyn McDonald, 13, is one of four winners in the inaugural Kidsline Great Big Badge Competition. Her design, (pictured) featuring two birds in a nest together, took top place in the Friendship category.

Jordyn found out about her win while she was away with her Mount Aspiring College Year 8 class at Berwick Camp when her teacher received a phone call.Shesaidhearing she had won was a nice surprise.

She said she chose birds to illustrate the idea of friendship because of the way they interact. “I like the way they are always singing to each other, and are always happy,” she said.

Jordyn also enjoys drawing in her spare time, including doing still life and Japanese anime.

The competition was judged by Denise L’Estrange-Corbet, who is a fashion designer for WORLD, as well as representatives from HP and GrabOne. They chose the four winning entries from among thousands received.

The winning designs will be featured on badges sold at Farmers stores from September 3 to 13. Funds raised will go towards Kidsline, a near-peer telephone counselling service for children up to 14 years of age run by Lifeline Aotearoa. Kidsline CEO Jo Denvir, said the badges would convey an important message to young people. “By wearing these badges, kids will see that it’s okay to have feelings—and to talk about those feelings,” she said.

Page

sunnews Caroline Harker Wanaka student band Wolfmen, who won the regional Rockquest final, has been described as ‘very talented’ by Daimon Schwalger (aka The Nomad).

“They are incredible,” he said after recording a video with them at the weekend.

“I was very impressed. Wanaka has got something very special going on here.”

Daimon made the video for the

band to enter in the Rockquest final. If they are selected as one of eight bands in the national final they will perform live in Hamilton on September 22.

Daimon is also producing and directing an EP of Mount Aspiring College musicians for a group of students who have formed a non-profit group, Lost and Found Sounds, to make the EP. It will feature Wolfmen, a band called Oddity and

soloists Mandy Cooper,CodyTucker, Saskia Hulsbosch and Lars Tolhurst.

All the tracks are original songs and they will be entered in the nationwide Play It Strange competition.

“It’s been a really exciting process,” Lost and Found Sounds managing director Lauren Clapcott said. “The songs are great and we can’t wait to hear the finished product.”

Lost and Found Sounds is currently

raising funds to help release the CD. Daimon has a production studio called The Nomad Music in Wanaka.

Projects this year have included being the music director of the Wellington International Arts Festival opening night where he worked with artist Michel Tuffery to transform the front wall of Te Papa into a musical canvas. He has also just finished mixing an album for King Kapisi in his Wanaka studio.

Nomad wowed by Wolfmen

PHOTO: supplied

Take time to get ready At 9.26am on September 26, the first national earthquake drill ShakeOut will take place.

“Living as close to the Alpine Fault as we do, we need to take the prospect of a major earthquake seriously,” QLDC emergency management officer Jon Mitchell said.

More than 2000 locals have already signed up to participate in the nationwide Civil Defence Emergency Management initiative which hopes to better prepare people for a major earthquake and have the opportunity to practise how to protect themselves.

“The Canterbury earthquakes taught us many important lessons about what happens when an earthquake strikes and we need to regularly take the time to remind ourselves of what to do if a big one hits here,” Jon said.

The ShakeOut can involve doing a ‘drop, cover and hold’ earthquake drill at the designated time or carrying out other earthquake preparedness activities, such as practising an evacuation or gathering emergency supplies, as well as the drill.

Car seats for community Tim Brewster Wanaka’s Plunket rooms are now flush with the latest in high quality car seats thanks to the legacy left by the late Graham and Olive West. A grant of $2530 enabled the organisation to buy three new booster seats, four

child seats and a baby capsule for its child seat rental scheme. Plunket is heavilyreliantondonations for its equipment with the rental scheme subsidised by the organisation. “A community like ours with a lot of grandparents and visitors means there is a plenty of demand for the

seats and we always have to replace them,” newly appointed Plunket seat coordinator Sue Evans said. “It’s always a struggle to get funding so it’s great there’s a local source we can apply to.”

The application for funding from Plunket is just the sort of community

project the West Trust is intended for, trustee Russell Umbers said.

He is pictured here with Sue Evans and outgoing coordinator Lynne Millar in the middle.

The Plunket seat hire servicehourshavechanged to Thursdays from 3pm to 6pm.

photo: tim brewster

Page

Thursday 09 August to Wednesday 15 August 2012

Caroline Harker Both Upper Clutha Tracks Trust members and private individuals are concerned potential public access by way of unformed legal roads will be permanently lost when pivot irrigators receive resource consent, despite assurance from council staff that review clauses will be effective.

And Otago Fish and Game has received legal advice that it may be unlawful for the council to issue these consents, according to the association’s environment officer Peter Wilson.

However QLDC transport manager Denis Mander said the public can still use unformed legal roads, without obstruction. “The general principle is the public have a right to use unformed legal roads regardless of whether or not the road is formed,” he said. “Unformed legal roads are generally to provide unrestricted public access at all times.”

John Wellington told the Wanaka Sun when the UCTT formed the Hawea River Track it was

unable to form a sidetrack to Hawea Flat - using an unformed legal road - due to the existence of a pivot irrigator. He also said when the Clutha River Track was established, access to the river via an existing unformed legal road from Shortcut Road was only possible because it had previously been surveyed and fenced by the Clutha Fisheries Trust. “Had the irrigator consent been applied for earlier, it is likely it would have extended across the unformed legal road effectively preventing its use as part of the track,” he said.

UCTT chairman Tim Dennis told the council a year ago it was time to consider alternatives to unformed legal roads where theywouldbecompromised by the use of pivot irrigators.

He suggested public access could be safeguarded through the provision of alternative access.

Public Access New Zealand chairman Alan McMillan has been told the issue will be put to the full council at its August 14 meeting.

inbrief Book donation sought The Rotary Club of Wanaka are preparing for its annual book sale in October.

The club is looking for donations (which can be left in marked trolleys at Mitre10 or Video Ezy) of books, CDs, DVDs, puzzles and games in good condition. The book sale will be held from October 5 to 7. The proceeds from the sale go to local community projects.

Dishcloth deadline extended There is more time for those eager to add their knitted dishcloths to the Dishcloth Project. Helen Millar, who is collecting the creative cloths in Wanaka, said the deadline has been extended until September 1 to allow more people to participate in the fundraiser for the NZ Women’s Refuge. Helen also said the dishcloths can be made from any washable material (acrylic, cotton, plastic, wirewool etc). The dishcloth sculpture will be exhibited at Fort Takapuna in Auckland at NZ Sculpture OnShore 2012.

on sn ow

Road rage

sunnews

DieVsCity winner Has Knitsy been to Ohau? These skis, festooned with wool art, were spotted on the side of the chain hut at the foot of the Ohau Snow Field access road.

Tim Dormer, from Hawea, is the winner of the Wanaka Sun’s DieVsCity tee-shirt and EP giveaway. The award-winning Australia alternative band played in Wanaka last week.

PHOTO: laura williamson

Thursday 09 August to Wednesday 15 August 2012

Page

Page

Thursday 09 August to Wednesday 15 August 2012

World Heli Challenge athletes were entertained by locals with a round of Frisbee golf at Lismore Park this week: pictured is Australian Ratty Sheidow teeing off. While they wait for perfect flying and competing conditions, athletes have been enjoying some of Wanaka’s on and off-snow activities. About 50 international and national skiers and snowboarders will compete in the helicopter accessed challenge in the Extreme Day and Freestyle Day events. Competition is due to begin today if the conditions are suitable.

Waiting for perfect weather

sunnews

communitynetworking What’s happening in your community Kate Murray

PHOTO: wanaka.tv

At the gallery A Duo: Words fall like water opened on Friday at Gallery 33. The exhibition features Kate Alterio’s thoughtful minimalist paintings and Kate Fitzharris’s figurines in ceramic and mixed media (pictured right).

At Community Networks Wanaka we are very fortunate to have a great bunch of volunteers that we call on: they help us out in our Heartlands Centre, on the School Holiday Programme, drive around town delivering meals on wheels and offer a JP Service. Our governing body, The Alpine Community Development Trust has seven trustees, all of whom volunteer their time, skill and energy to help keep Community Networks on task. We offer a huge thank you to all these people.

Wendy Mitchell, a volunteer for more than five years, explains her role and the role of Community Networks in Wanaka: “I enjoy working with

people from all aspects of life and find volunteering very rewarding and stimulating. It is nice way of being able to give back to our wonderful community and donate my time to such a worthwhile organisation. Community Networks is a unique onestop centre offering help and support information.

In Community Networks we work with many government agencies from IRD through to Work and Income. We offer information and advice to individuals and groups by providing the necessary resources required to meet their needs within our community. Because of the rapid growth of our region we have to work hard at evolving and maintaining services. Why don’t you pop in next time you are at

the supermarket to meet the lovely team that I have the pleasure to work with and see what we have on offer. I’m sure you will be totally amazed.”

Heather McClintock from Volunteering Central is in one of our offices every Tuesday.

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer and would like to know more about volunteering opportunities then pop in to see Heather.

We have the Otago Chamber of Commerce coming back to Wanaka to provide a further workshop in Social Media and the Web. This is for not-forprofit organisations and looks at how we can use social media to support various key activities.

See sunspots for details.

PHOTO: wanaka.tv

Thursday 09 August to Wednesday 15 August 2012

Page

Page

Thursday 09 August to Wednesday 15 August 2012

sunnews

Hospitality sector ‘very supportive’ Sixteen local women and their babies joined the Big Latch On at Edgewater on Friday.

“It was a great location and everyone was made to feel very welcome,” Plunket nurse Helen Umbers said.

The annual event, which is held worldwide, hopes to increase and normalise breastfeeding.

“Most places in Wanaka are very supportive of breastfeeding women in their cafes and restaurants,” Helen said, “but

very few have change tables in the toilet area for them to use, so this can be limiting that way.”

A total of 1571 women participated nationwide, with a global total of 8862.

crimescene Anvil theft A second anvil was stolen from a Cardrona address.

Last week an anvil weighing 75kg was reported stolen, this week the anvil stolen is reported to weigh about 112kg. “So it would be hard work to chuck into the back of a vehicle,” Constable Peter Reed said. “It seems that someone is particularly targeting these anvils in Cardrona. If you have one, please can you make attempts to secure it, and if you have seen anyone with an anvil we would be keen to know.”

Drink issues Three people, one of whom was under 20, face court appearances for drink driving.

A male, seen drinking a bottle of Jagermeister in the early hours of Sunday morning and arguing with other males on the street, was arrested as he was within the liquor ban area.

Car break-ins PHOTO: supplied

Funds for snowsport A New York based New Zealand businessman has dona t e d $ 30 0 0 to the future of Wanaka ski racing.

Brian Henry has given $1000 to up and coming ski racer Piera Hudson, and $500 each to racers Adam Barwood and Willis Feasey as well as

Special Olympian snowboarder Morgan James.

Brian is originally from Christchurch and still owns the Breads of Europe baking factory, but has lived in America for the past 20 years. He was at the Wanaka Ski Club’s fundraising evening and chose

the recipients from presentations they gave about their competitive careers. He said he has always been a big supporter of ski racing with both his children competing and is committed to annual contributions to the sport.

Lunch and dancing The Upper Clutha Senior Citizens Club enjoyed a mid-winter Christmasthemed lunch at the Venue on July 26. Yaeh Tomonaga, from Zumba Wanaka, gave a Zumba demonstration after the lunch which gave the participants the opportunity try out the dance fitness exercise and work off their lunch.

On Thursday, August 2, a white Subaru Legacy parked on Dunmore Street had its window smashed and skis stolen. Another vehicle parked in the Diamond Lake car park last Friday was broken into.

Two laptops and a camera were taken.

Vehicle collision The driver of a Subaru pulled out at the giveway junction of Ballantyne Road and State Highway 84 causing a collision with a vehicle approaching from the right.

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

COMPUTER DUX NOW SERVICING WANAKA Professionally trained and qualified in I.T Support and Supply.

Specialising in home and small business support.

11 Years Experience

027 525 4711

ducksgoquack@xtra.co.nz www.computerdux.co.nz

Maru Smallridge GradDipIT, CertITSS, ITIL Full Member IITP Microsoft, Brother, Acronis, Cisco Partner

Thursday 09 August to Wednesday 15 August 2012

Page

sunnews Local Wanaka Snow boar der, Stef Zeestraten (pictured), 27, has defea ted a field of more than 50 international riders to claim the open men’s divis ion and $500 0 at the Billabong Bro Dow n 4-Sta r world snowboard tour event held at the Snow Park last week. t h a n M o r e 90 competitors representing 15 countries competed on the course which featu red a varie ty of junk yard -base d obstacles, including a petro l pum p and concrete mixer, follow ed by a down rail onto a container.

A daunting triple

jump line, with the cons ecuti ve jump s measuring about 40ft, 50ft and then 60ft made up the aerial part of the course which finished with a choice of either a pole jam or flat box.

Stef’s winning run was the first of the final, giving him 79.30 points out of a possible 100.

Japan ese rider Yuki Kadono, 16, was the second highest scorer with 78.20 points, with Sven Thorgren (SWE) placing third two points off the top spot.

Auckland’s Christy Prior, 23, had a personal best result after only starti ng to comp ete internationally last year when she won the open women’s event with

51.1, almost four points ahead of experienced Wan aka local and qualifying winner Shelly Gotli eb. Hung ary’s Panka Gyarmati placed third.

Canadian Tyler Nicholson, 17, won the junior men’s event with 72.6 points, with local rider JJ Rayward, 15, having his best result in a big competition placing second with 54 points and another Wanaka based rider, Tim Herbert third with a score of 52.4.

The junior women’s division was decided on the first day with Aussie Alex Fitch placing first ahead of Biba Turnbull (AUS) and Kiwi Fiona Brunton.

Junkyard bro down

PHOTO: wanaka.tv

Injury takes its toll An injury depleted Upper Clutha under 18 side fought valiantly, but had its first loss of the season to Otago Boys High School.

On a sodden Union ground, a man of the match performance from utility back Nick Arbuckle wasn’t enough to hold onto a half-time lead.

Prop Elliott Meldrum scored two tries and had a great all round game.

Upper Clutha need to beat Telford at the Wanaka Showgrounds this Saturday at 1pm, to hold the under 18 Otago Countrywide shield.

Mount Aspiring College girls ski team.

Teens shine at snow champs It was the local kids who took top honours the Otago Southland Secondary School ChampsheldlastMonday at Cardrona, with Mount Aspiring College named best overall school.

The college also won best boys ski team, best boys snowboard team and best girls snowboard team.

Students from as far

Page 10

away as Otago Boys’ High in Dunedin and Southland Girls’ High School in Invercargill joined the 102-strong field to compete in giant slalom, skicross, slopestyle and snowboard-cross.

Cardrona event managerGrahamDunbar said the championships ran smoothly, finishing on schedule. He was

Thursday 09 August to Wednesday 15 August 2012

particularly pleased with the weather, saying it was a “fantastic day” for racing, with the mountain enjoying a sunny day above the inversion layer in the valley below.

The OSSSC is an interschools team event for students enrolled at secondary schools within the Otago and Southland regions.

Thursday 09 August to Wednesday 15 August 2012

Page 11

e v i t a i t i n i r e m r a F tackles bracken control A farmer led initiative to tackle the issues around bracken and the controlled burns used to control the invasive plant has resulted in the formation of a group involving a number of affected parties.

The Upper Clutha Vegetation Control Group is a collaborative effort to address bracken control in the Upper Clutha. Minimising the need to burn is a top priority for the group, and local fire authorities are involved to work towards implementing changes that will result in reduced risk of fires

in the Upper Clutha can continue to be economically viable.

Bracken is a persistent indigenous plant that invades productive grazing land and competes for soil nutrients.

It has an extensive root system with rhizomes that make it highly competitive and extremely difficult to kill.

The practice of burning bracken on the same block every few years has now been replaced with a programme that includes burning as only one tool to manage bracken.

In general, the area is sprayed

In the meantime the group is working towards minimising the risk of fires escaping, particularly into areas of ecological importance.

The group also hopes to increase communication and understanding between farmers and the community on the issues around burning.

“It’s really about creating a level of communication between advocates and opponents of burning. Farmers don’t want to burn, but there are not a lot of options with the strong growth rates of bracken in the Upper Clutha environment,” UCVCG group member Jonathan Wallis said.

Jonathan farms Minaret Station and along with other members of the Wallis family is also involved with a substantial tourism venture based on the high country experience.

“Farmers value the views of the urban population and also the benefits tourism brings to the area. That’s why we’re trying to work towards a solution that will work for everyone long term” he said.

A Code of Practice has been developed and agreed by the group to standardise best and safest practice for burning amongst farmers. The Department of Conservation has made some changes to the permit conditions this year and Wanaka Area Manager Paul Hellebrekers is working closely with the group.

“It’s a very constructive way forward,” Paul Hellebrekers said, “I’m really pleased the farmers have done this of their own accord.”

I think it’s a great idea. It was the farmer’s initiative to involve other stakeholders. It shares awareness of burning and accepts there is a way forward. escaping permitted burn areas.

Regular meetings between stakeholders, including farmers, the Department of Conservation, Queenstown Lakes District Council, Forest & Bird and other community members, are held to find the best solutions and management practices for bracken control.

“I think it’s a great idea. It was the farmer’s initiative to involve other stakeholders. It shares awareness of burning and accepts there is a way forward,” landscape architect and Forest & Bird representative Anne Steven said. “It’s not just a talkfest, it’s a group of people with different views working toward a common goal.”

Bracken burning is not done to intensify current farming practice but to maintain farm productivity so farming

to kill the bracken and this area is then burnt to clear the dead bracken litter. Oversowing with grass seed and fertiliser follows to stimulate pasture growth and then grazing levels are managed to prevent or slow bracken regrowth Burning is carried out in the spring as studies have shown that burning in cooler, wetter conditions reduces the impact on the environment. Low wind levels are a required condition to burn as wind can make a fire more difficult to control, but as a result of this smoke tends to hang around for a longer period.

By continuing to implement long term management plans farmers hope to decrease the area burnt over time. Ultimately it is hoped that for some areas the practice will cease to be required.

Bracken starting to take over pasture in the foreground. Unsuitable grazing land left to revegetate in the background.

The group meets regularly and is considering holding a public forum.

Email ucvcgroup@gmail.com to register your interest in attending. * advertorial

Some key changes to DOC permit conditions this year: 1. Six weeks timeframe to process Prescribed Burn Plans (PBP) 2. Site inspection for all burns 3. Permit holder to be present at light up and during burn 4. Light up by helicopter where applicable 5. Helicopter/s on site with fire fighting equipment where applicable 6. Department of Conservation observer - where required: to monitor burns that are considered high risk to public conservation lands 7. Individual burn plans for each ‘block’ to be burnt 8. Communication details outlined in PBP 9. Requirement for current weather forecasts prior to light up

Oversowing with grass clover seed.

Page 12

Thursday 09 August to Wednesday 15 August 2012

Ground being cultivated post-burn to prevent bracken regrowth.

sunviews

TXT MESSAGE

BOARD

editorial During any Olympic Games, it is an oft-repeated armchair-expert theory that it takes 10,000 hours of practise to master a skill. If this is true, and if our calculator is accurate, this means 1250 8-hour days’ worth of training, or just less than five years of five-day weeks. Which isn’t that many, especially if you’re one of the under 13s who participated in the myriad of kids’ sporting events that took place in Wanaka over the past

A jury consists of 12 people chosen 2 decide who has the best lawyer

week. Saturday saw children aged five to 11 mix it up in gravity cross and slopestyle at the Calci Yum Cardrona

What you rather a bunch of young adults out causing trouble . . . Or building themselves a positive and productive environment. ?

Kids Cup, followed by the Upper Clutha Rugby Club junior rugby awards that evening. On Monday, Year 3 to 6 students from Wanaka’s three primary schools raced

$10 for 1 and a half minutes with the nurse to get your blood pressure taken, COME ON! In the 10 years I’ve been going and the money I’ve already paid why this charge now? I won’t be doing that again!

in the Upper Clutha Cross Country event. As anyone who watched (or has watched) these children compete will tell you, there’s some real talent around the place, not to mention a fair bit of enthusiasm. Give these kids another 10,000 hours, and who knows what they’ll achieve. Could a future Olympian or two emerge from

Maybe if the council is complaining bout the tree pruning in meadow stone then they should take care of them more.

this week’s sporting roster? Absolutely. After all, Mahe Drysdale didn’t even start rowing until he was 18years-old.

What is with the old blonde chick who hangs in every pub on the weekend?

Can’t a guy go out without being molested?

Bike tracks: I know liability issues, but such a pity our litigious culture can’t allow riders to assess their own risks/ responsibility for what they build/ride Isn’t wanaka an alcohol free zone in the township...do these out of towners not know you’re not allowed to drink in public streets. Example outside the supermarket...

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.

TXT THE WANAKA SUN

021 986 786 Issue 569 Thursday August 09, 2012 Free delivery to Wanaka, Wanaka surrounds and Cromwell urban and rural mailboxes, PO boxes in Makarora, Cromwell, Haast, Wanaka, Albert Town, Hawea. Distributed to motels, hotels and cafes plus businesses in the Wanaka central business district and to drop boxes in Wanaka, Queenstown, Arrowtown and Cromwell.

Phone: 03 443 5252 Fax: 03 443 5250 Text view: 021 986 786 Text classified: 022 0786 778 Address: Upstairs Spencer House, Wanaka Postal: PO Box 697, Wanaka

Editorial manager: Ruth Bolger editor@thewanakasun.co.nz Journalists: Tim Brewster journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz Caroline Harker newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz Production: Adam Hall production@thewanakasun.co.nz Advertising: Amanda Hodge advertising@thewanakasun.co.nz Buffy Paterson marketing@thewanakasun.co.nz Accounts: admin@thewanakasun.co.nz Printed by: Guardian Print, Ashburton Delivered by: Wanaka Rowing Club Published by: Wanaka Sun (2003) Ltd Distribution: 7100

Guidelines for letters and texts to the Wanaka Sun The Wanaka Sun no longer accepts letters or texts that directly respond to other letters or texts. If you wish to reply to another letter or text, stick to the topic involved and avoid all reference to the other letter or text. Correspondents should aim to advance the debate so that other readers might join in the discussion.

Correspondents should not engage in recriminations against earlier correspondents.

Letter of fewer than 200 words and texts of fewer than 25 words are preferred.

Letters or texts may be edited for clarity, length or legal reasons.

Letters can be sent to editor@thewanakasun.co.nz with “Letters to the editor” in the subject line, or can be posted to PO Box 697, Wanaka 9343. Texts can be sent to 021986786. The Wanaka Sun can not acknowledge receipt of letters or texts.

The Wanaka Sun reserves the right to edit, abridge or decline letters or texts without explanation.

Thursday 09 August to Wednesday 15 August 2012

Page 13

ds

sunclassifieds

Classifieds birth notice

notice

services

services

BATTSON….Quinn and Lizzi welcome Esme Elizabeth Battson on Sat 04 August at 12.28am…weighing 3.72kg (8.3lbs)…Esme is French for in love …all are well and happy in Auckland….grandma is besotted.

ASPIRING AVALANCHE DOGS heliski raffle, tickets $5 available at Racer’s Edge, cash only.

Drawn Fri 17 August, 6pm at Kai. Don’t miss out on the hottest ticket in town!

BLISSFUL HOT STONE MASSAGE. Relax, be soothed in caring, peaceful surroundings. $90 1.5hr treatment.Ph Maryann 4436463 0211101160

MASSAGE THERAPY, Sportsmassage, Deep tissue, Relaxation. Treatment work and stress relief. Ursula Krebs, Dipl.Massage Therapist, Ph: 0276602271, mobile service available.

Upper Clutha Senior Citizens Club would like to thank Yaeh (Zumba Wanaka), Christine Fitzgerald for the beautiful flowers and Maxine and her team from The Venue for a wonderful afternoon.

Caravan and Campervan repair, design and fabrication. Contact Steve at Overland Engineering 022.097.4596

Mountain Flying NZ is the flight training arm of U-Fly. Call Ruth on 443 4005 to arrange a trial flight. www.mountainflying. co.nz

for sale Get Down at Racers Edge. We are slashing 30% OFF all Down outerwear from Patagonia, Marmot, NorthFace. Come see Urgently!!

3 Rimu Qeensize Bedend.s Like New. 100.00 each ono. Ph.tx 0276318445.

Ardgour (from Tarras) extra virgin olive oil only $15 at the Wanaka farmers market from 4pm Thursdays Spencer House Mall 2011 Volkl AC 30 with Marker bindings 163cm. Great condition! $500. Call or text 0221062700. brand new Blizzard Magnum regular retail $1800. Only $1000! Two pairs 167cm & 181cm. 02210627001 Lonely Planet ‘Cycling NZ’ book.

Unopened Burton ‘Retro Channel Disc’ set and ‘Channel Hardware’. Pre-loved HellyHansen Raincoat. 0221204014 Brand New 2002 Holden SS -VY. 7x17” Mag Rim. STILL In Carton.” New 400.00 dollars 250.00 ono ph. Tx 0276318445 Proactiv membership. August - June. $20 a week + transfer fee, need rid of it ASAP. Bex 0274167802 GAS HEATER. WITH BOTTLE. 70.00ono. Tx ph 0276318445.

Girls Snowboard and bindings for sale.

Evol 134 cm. $200. Phone 4437694.

Heavy duty snow chains. 205/65. R15.

Hardly used. $99. Phone 4437694.

Hot lime pickle from Pirate Pickles at the Wanaka farmers market from 4pm Thursdays Spencer House Mall Junior golf clubs and buggy for sale. $120. Phone 4437694 King size mattress for sale. Very good condition. $100. Phone 4437694.

Labrador retriever puppies ready for their new homes. 443 2455

advertise your trade or service fixed position & FREE design

call Buffy 03 443 5252

Mattress double orthopaedic v g c $50 educaid black & white board (new) $95 could deliver local 034436462 MOUTAIN BUGGY STROLLER, $50. good allround condition.PH 0211507042.

NEW CHOOK house. Suit 3 birds. Wood, easy to clean $200 ph/txt 0210342553 Pear & Ginger jam from Pirate Pickles at the Wanaka farmers market from 4pm Thursdays Spencer House Mall Snow skates for sale. $20 each. Phone 4437694.

SUBARU LEGACY 1996 GL 4x4. WOF til Nov. 266000km. Perfect conditions! $2000 w snowchains and camping gear. Call 0226960354 Twin tip all mountain terrain skis and bindings for sale. 176cm. $490. Phone 4437694 Wheat and barley 4 sale. Whole or crushd, $25 for 30kg. 4434944

rent 3 bed house +garage cardrona 5 mins pub $300 week fire ht pump worth a look 02102215674

Dishcloth Project, for more information, to drop off dishcloths, or for dishcloths patterns please contact Helen on 021 0431054.

Congratulations Callum and team, new cinema just awesome.

Calling local musicians. If you’d like to be booked to play a Wanaka Farmers Market slot please ph Anna 0273679940 Craft nite at wastebusters. Keep those draughts out with a hand made draught excluder. 15 Aug (6-8pm) $5 donation. All welcome.

Don’t forget- live music every Thurs 46pm at Wanaka Farmers Market. Organic local Music while you shop for your delicious local food. Yum! See you then :-) Duathalon with kids, Wanaka 10 Hour, Disc Golf, Football and more! Let Willowridge Wanakafest bring out the athlete in you! www.wanakafest.co.nz for more info.

Farmers market every Thursday at Spencer House Mall from 4pm until 6pm, fruit, vegatables, eggs, bread, cheese, chutney and more.

GALLERY33: new exhibition, Words Fall Like Water. New works from Kate Alterio and Kate Fitzharris. Open 7days.

LUGGATE HOEDOWN! This saturday. Cute cowboys, smokin cowgirls, live band + free entry! Courtesy coach available. See ya there!

Luggate Hotel’s Winter Hoedown Sat August 11th featuring Maggie Ruddenklau and The Golden. Call for free transport 443-8523.

Social Media & the Web pt. 2. Course for Not for Profit Organisations clubs & members 30.8.12 ph. Community Networks to book 4437799

Dog Walker available in Wanaka. Please call 021 999 370 or 443 4039.

Cleaner available, private homes, holiday home vacate cleans or small commercial clean, 027 765 1416 Colour steel fencing. Same both sides.

Handy solutions 0272080175 Counselling available with Liz Maluschnig over 20 years experience please call 443 1955 or email lizmaluschnig@gmail. com FREE DISCUSSION; heal integrally & longterm from feminine health disorders....66.30 pm, wan wellness, women all ages & stages. 02102215409 Person Shopper available in Wanaka.

Please call 021 999 370 or 443 4039.

Party Planner available in Wanaka.

Please call 021 999 370 or 443 4039.

Gentle Yoga. Private instruction or $10 classes Mon and Wed 9.30 Tues 8.45 Prenatal Thrs 9.30 Wanaka. Jen 4431672.

Give your business some Oxygen. Increase profits and cashflow. 20 years experience.

First consult free. Oxygen Business Advisors.

0800 925 010.

HOME COOKIN! Get a whiz bang cook into your kitchen and put your feet up. Large or small groups. References. Phone Pip Harker 4434584 Get a professional look for your business.

For all your graphic design needs call Adam 021 029 49218 or email adamhalldesign@ gmail.com Horse grazing/livery-care short or long term-secure paddocks use of facilities with on site owner close to town 4434494, 0275091972, juliat@ihug.co.nz

Moving forward can mean letting go.

Hypnotherapy can help.Christine Jacques, Clinical Hypnotherapist (Dip. Clin. Hyp.), (MNZSCAH) Ph: 4434008 or 0274903022 NEED A JAZZ BAND?? Background or dancey. Duo, trio or quartet with vocals. For soundbite or more info phone Pip Harker 4434584 NEW offering! Inaugural residential retreat 9 to 11 November. Re-charge and rejuvenate on many levels! See www.balancetherapy.co.nz/Retreat.html or ring Jen 4431672!

Only 1 way to health and that’s naturally. Diagnosis and treatments at Holistic Healthcare. Ph 027 2218371. At Wanaka Wellness centre.

OO LA LAAH! Gigi that fruity french singing puppet is available for any fabulous function darlings. ‘ow can you resist?! Phone 4434584.

Oui oui Pembroke Massage - deep tissue, sports massage, located at the new Wanaka Lakes Health centre, phone 4430737 or text Kelly 0274653700.

POST and RAIL fencing. HANDY SOLUTIONS happy to quote. You may be surprised. Ph 4434078 0272080175 Quartz Crystal Singing Bowls: Soothe nervous system, balance energy and chakras. Wanaka Wellness Ctr 24 Dungarvon St. 443.1672 Jen Quartz Crystal Singing Bowls: Soothe nervous system, balance energy, chakras. $20 group ea Mon 130pm 9 Tyndall St. Private/couple appts. 4431672 RELATIONSHIPS AOTEAROA Professional counselling for all relationship & family issues available in Wanaka. Call 0800RELATE (0800 735 283)for an appointment.

Sweet memories LOLLY SHOP open Tuesday through to sunday for all your old time favourite NZ lollies and british sweets

If you have not tried osteopathy you need to! Treatment with success since 2005, The Wanaka Osteopathic Clinic, call 443OSTE for ACC.

Toastmasters-improve your public speaking and confidence. 7.15pm St Johns rooms 4 Linkway Wanaka. Sit and enjoy or have a go

Inland Revenue at Community Networks Wed 15 August 9am - 1pm, Help with personal or business tax call 4437799 for appointment.

Upper Clutha Trading Post on Facebook.

Sign up now to trade preloved goods freely and easily with your community.

WANAKA GOLF CLUB INC. Notice of Special Meeting, for Full and Life Members only, on Wednesday 22nd August at 7.30pm.

Inland Revenue at Community Networks Wed 15 August 9am - 1pm, For help with student loans/child support call 4437799 for appointment.

VASECTOMYS available here in Wanaka with Dr Simon Brebner at Aspiring Medical Centre. Ph 443 1226 for an appointment to discuss.

JP SERVICES at Community Networks Tuesdays 1 to 2pm and. Fridays 10.30 to 11.

30 For appointments call 4437799

Wanaka Wellness centre. Massage, bodywork, acupuncture, physiotherapy, health analysis, detox, weightloss, natural medicine, mental health, yoga, meditation. www.wanakawellness.co.nz

Willowridge Wanakafest Food and Wine Fest Oct 20 & 21st, stall spaces still open! www.wanakafest.co.nz or 443-2002.

Workshop ‘You are what you eat’.

Sat11/8.Food from various perspectives: what, how, when, why (not) eat and combine.0220755119

services Local Freelance graphic designer- For: Branding (logos / business cards / letterheads), flyers and marketing materials, advertisements and brochures. Call Adam 021 029 49218 or email adamhalldesign@gmail. com Administration support person available in Wanaka. Please call 021 999 370 or 443 4039.

ASPIRING MASSAGE WANAKA. Deep tissue, sport, relaxation. Trevor Bailey. Available 7 days. 4432993 or 0274222455 www.aspiringmassagewanaka.co.nz

Lovely professional singing! Weddings, dinner, Christmas parties, birthday and anniversary serenades, and more. References available. Travel OK. Jen 4431672 Manual Lymphatic Drainage. Treatment using gentle hand pressure reduces Lymphoedema. Therapist requires clients for case studies. Contact Maryann 03 4436463

This mobile massage’s different. Touch uniquely blending lomilomi, Swedish, acupressure, deeptissue, craniosacral, reiki techniques. Let me work on you.0220755119

WANAKA WINDOW CLEANING professional, friendly, efficient service. Enjoy those mountain views. High, awkward windows a specialty. Paolo 021 0572505/ 4432420 WHEELS TO DUNSTAN: Free daily transport to Dunstan Hospital & Alexandra specialist appointments, Bookings call 4437799

Inland Revenue at Community Networks Wed 15 August 9am - 1pm, For help with family tax credits call 4437799 for appointment.

wanted

Babysitter available in Wanaka. Please call 021 999 370 or 443 4039.

Builders site fencing wanted to buy please call 0211202353

Massage in Wanaka. Professional therapists, 7 days, clinic & mobile. Simply good massage without the spa price. Wanaka wellness centre 4438448

Wanted home with pool-family of 5 adults seeking home in Wanaka from 26 Dec-2 Jan. Can you help? mbh.family@xtra.co.nz

For FREE listing text your advert to

02 20 786 778 20 word limit - deadline Tuesday 4pm standard network rates apply Page 14

Thursday 09 August to Wednesday 15 August 2012

sunclassifieds rent

rent

trades&services TREE services

rent CURTAINS

notice

panelbeaters

notice

notice

sport results Netball results: B Grade TC Pioneer 29 v Lake Hawea Hotel 15; MAC Seniors 23 v MAC Green 13; Silverthreds 46 v MAC Yellow 12; YR8 Reps 47 v Mac Marine 6. Reserve Grade McGregors Pioneer 28 v Lake Hawea Holiday 22; Yr9 A 25 v MAC Black 24; Cromwell 2 45 v Broken Shed 30; Edgewater Rebles 26 v Wanaka New World 20. A Grade Year 10 A 23 v Cromwell A 22; Arrowtown win by defult v Vic Arms; Woodys Pioneer 32 v Nu Look Hawea 26 ; MAC Proactive v Wanaka Roofing MAC B 29.

Bridge results: Pembroke Pairs 2.

North/South:- Ena Leckie, Laraine Shepherd 61.13% 1. Bridget Rennie, Betty Swift 58.65%2. Pauline Davidson, Marg Grieve 56.18% 3. East/West:- Ann-Louise Stokes, Maggie Stratford 66.71% 1. Marion Furneaux, Jenny Muir 65.92% 2. Helen Henshall, Sarah Oscar 56.70% 3 Friday Bridge August 3: North/South:- Fran Holmes, Jenny Turnbull 59.72% 1. Sherril Harries, Ena Leckie 55.90% 2. Lynne Fegan, Maggie Stratford 54.17% 3. East/West:- Pat Gray, Freda Ryder 62.70% 1. Joy Baxter, Gerarda Herlihy 60.71% 2. Deirdre Lynch, Dorothy McDonald 59.92% 3. Lindis Pairs Thursday 2 August. North/South:- Denise Bruns, John Hogg 62.50% 1. East/West:- Lynne Fegan, Sherril Harries 56.25% 1.

Tarras Golf results: Womens’ Stableford-Ann Saunders 33, Jan Allen 33, Barb Annan 31, Tarras Coffee Shop Prize-hidden

stablefords-Ann Saunders Men’s Bisque Bogey-Holger Reinecke 75-966 +6, Robert Gibson 82-13-69 +6, James Lucas 102-30-72 +6, Simon Maling 80-9-71 +5, Jonny Trevathan 80-11-69 +5, Craig Still 95-22-73 +5. Two-Robert Gibson.

Wanaka Bowls Results Week ending 7/8/12 Monday Edgewater Trophy 1 W Turnbull, M Baker, G Westwood 2 H Thayer, B Holmes, I Urquhart Tuesday Pairs 1 P Wilson & D Minson 2 H Badger & M Morrish 3 J Gale & K Urquhart Wednesday Triples 1 D Studholme, F Duncan, I Urquhart 2 R Newell, D Minson, A Nicholls 3 D Ollerenshaw, G Cross, F Anderson Thursday Pairs 1 H Thayer & T Hewett 2 G Russell & B Hamilton 3 T Tovey & P Gray Friday Progressive Skips 1 M Barnett 2nd K Chartres 3rd K Suckling. 3 1 B Holmes, 2 C Landsborough, 3 P Matheson. Leads 1 M Wilson 2 R Chartres 3 S Landsborough Saturday Studholme Memorial Round 17 Bremner Park, Pembroke, Meadowstone, Rippon Lea 4pts, Round 18 Bremner Park, Pembroke 5pts, Scurr Heights, Meadowstone 4pts Standings after 16 Rounds. Meadowstone, Bremner Park 57, Scurr Heights 52, Pembroke 46, Rippon Lea 45, Beacon Point, Mt Albert 44, Hawea 30 Business House Competition Tuesday 1 Golf Club 2 Placemakers 3 Bowl’m Over Wednesday 1 Trail Enders 2 G & T 3 Young Guns & Turnip Tops. Thursday 1 K Mitchell, P Davidson, A Chalmers 2 A Haig, G Dowdall, N Walker 3 Rotary.

Wanaka Golf Club: Tuesday Ladies 31 July - Teams Stbfd 1 Annette Menlove, Chris Willson, Lynn Howson & Judy Wilson, 117, 2 Gill Simpson, Alison Brown, Julie Mulholland & Debbie Brent, 116, 3 Judy Muir, Jenny Laing, Avril Templeton & May Moffat, 115.

Wednesday Men 1 August Belvedere Apt Stbfd Div1 1 Carl Hamlin, 38 ocb, 2 Stuart Corser (Peninsula), 38, 3 Graeme Barbara, 37 ocb, 4 Arthur Dovey, 37. Div2 1 Peter Holden, 42, 2 John Lamont, 42 ocb, 3 Norman Churchill, 40. Thursday 9 Hole Ladies -2 August Medal 1 Sunny Ecroyd, 33 ocb, 2 Elise Saunders, 33, 3 Sue Parker, 33. Putting 1 Sunny Ecroyd, 15 Putts. Saturday Ladies 4 August-Medal & Putting, 1 Ann Brown, 68, 2 Lyn Leary, 69, 3 Lesley Boyd, 73, Putting May Moffat, Saturday Men 4 August-Anderson Electrical Medal, Div1, 1 Dylan Stock, 66, 2 Bob McRae, 68, 3 Stuart Hammer of Taieri, 69, Div2, 1 Phillip McArthur, 68, 2 Brett Gilbert, 69, 3 Chris Waugh, 70, Peter Hart, 70, Div3, 1 Phil Thirkell, 65, 2 Don Kindley, 65, 3 Kim Gwilliam, 65, 4 Warren Sutton, 67, Div4, 1 Steven Wishart, 68, 2 Karl Hall, 71, 3 Alistair Hose, 73.

Hawea Golf results: Medal/LGU/Ringers 05/08/12: 1 P Hart 74.14 60, 2 A Hale 81.13.68, 3= S Innes 84.15.69, D Sullivan 82.13.69, R Johnston 80.11.69. LGU 1 K Todd 98.24.74, Closest Pin K Vincent, Twos K Vincent No.5 T Arscott No.5 S Innes No.14.

FREE

Classifieds

sold text - 02 20 786 778 * T&C apply

Thursday 09 August to Wednesday 15 August 2012

Page 15

sunsport

WHAT’S THE CRAIC THIS WEEK...

Thursday 9th August

LIVE MUSIC & QUIZ

Quiz Night and Danny and Martine

4pm til late

Quiz starts at 8pm then live acoustic sets from Danny and Martine.

Friday 10th August

Heli-Ski Give Away And Hair of the Dog

LIVE MUSIC 4pm til late

We’r giving away a Heli-Ski on Friday night and Live music from the Irish trad/rock band Saturday 11th August

LIVE MUSIC 4pm til late

Mike Kennedy

Acompanied by Gordon, Mike K will be rocking his guitare n harmonica til late.

Sunday 12th August

LIVE MUSIC

Open Mic and Jam session

Muay Thai first for Wanaka Tim Brewster The punches and kicks flew last Saturday night at Wanaka’s first ever Muay Thai fight night with local fighters well represented. A capacity crowd at the Opium Bar watched an 18 fight tournament with fighters from the local Sitnarong club and competitors coming from Wellington, Christchurch, Queenstown,

Invercargill, Dunedin and Tapanui. Organiser and Wanaka club coach Brett Harrold said the fighters demonstrated a high level of technique and ring skills. “The atmosphere was electric and the crowd supportive of all the fighters,” he said. Wanaka’s Sanna Karlsson, (pictured left)in her bout with Christchurch’s Holly Davenport, was competing in

her first fight after training for the past 18 months. “It was quite an experience.

I really enjoyed it, it gave all the training some purpose,” she said. Wanaka fighter

Tim McKay won his bout against Philip McDowall, with the other Wanaka club members competing in the novice division which are automatically classed as a draw.

Tuesday 13th August

New Talent Tuesdays

Fgt 1 Dana Templeman win over Jordon Hill Fgt 2 David Watts win TKO over Damon Spikerbosch Fgt 3 Tim Wilson win over Nathan Fergusson Fgt 4 Tim McKay win over Phillip McDowall Fgt 5 Dylan Botha win over Rhys Elners Fgt 6 Joshua Jefferis win over Calib Toki Fgt 7 Carl Kuske win over Johno Monk

Small but mighty

Page 16

4pm til late

Come down and see what new talent Wanaka has to offer.

Thursday to Sunday

The Afternoon Sessions

LIVE MUSIC 5pm till 7pm

Live Music everyday from 5pm. Hot mulled wine and cold beers.

$10 pizzas every night Open from 4pm Tuesday - Sunday, closed Monday Want to play live or use the pub as a daytime rehearsal space? Pop in for a chat!

Come see us @ facebook.com/fitzpatrickswanaka Find us on the corner of Helwick Street and Brownston Street

Some of the area’s youngest skiers and snowboarders tore up the slopes last weekend competing in a gravity cross and slopestyle at Cardrona’s Calci Yum series.

Fifty-nine competitors aged 5 to 11 years competed in the event which saw race athletes swapping disciplines with freeskiers. A local family standout performance came from skiing brothers Ollie Rayward, 9, and Zac, 11, placing first and second respectively in their grommet (ages 8-9) and ripper (ages 10-11) categories. Their performance was matched across the valley by their older snowboarding brother JJ, 15, who placed second in the Billabong Bro Down at the Snow Park last week. Pictured on the podium for the overall ruggies ski title (age 5 to 7) are winner Gustav Legnavsky, second placegetter, Taane Bryce-Horsley and Sammy Packer.

- Tim Brewster

57 Helwick st, Wanaka | 03 443 4537 | fitzpatrickswanaka@gmail.com

Junior rugby awards 2012 Jack Timu (under 8), Hugo Cochrane (under 9), Jack Findlay (under 10 black), Hugo Nelson (under 10 gold), Hamish Robinson (under 11), Lachlan Weir (under 12) and Joseph Wilson (under 13). The most improved players were Carter Titterton (under 7

LIVE MUSIC

Results for the Muay Thai full fights:

PHOTO: bel jones

The Upper Clutha Rugby Club junior rugby awards were held on Saturday for players in the under 7 to under 13 age groups.

The best all-round player for each team were Benjamin Pujol (under 7 black), Kalan Nichol (under 7 gold),

4pm til late

Come in and get down with other local musos. Hosted by Ben and all are welcome.

black), Henry Bowering (under 7 gold), Thomas Scurr (under 8), Keltan Voyce (under 9), Jack Colbourne (under 10 black), Ben Dickson (under 10 gold), Oscar Cochrane (under 11), Felix Klein (under 12) and Wolsey Kain (under 13).

Two players were named as most valuable team players, Julius Staufenberg for under 12 and Finlay Nolet for under 13. Under 11 team member Matthew Wilson was awarded the Paul Campbell Memorial Trophy for the most supportive player.

Thursday 09 August to Wednesday 15 August 2012