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The flow on affect from the QLDC rates re-assessment with its as yet unknown policy changes has created uncertainty and will create extra work, delays and cost in the areas of property settlement, Aspiring Law partner Janice Hughes said. “There will be more work making apportionments on the values of those rates which is a necessary part of a settlement. With the current apportionments we have no way of knowing what they will be. The expected practice is to use the past year’s rates according to the traditional increase in the area and estimate it as best they can. At the moment there is uncertainty as we can’t use last years rates and the rates that we have this year may be wrong. How did they get it so wrong? The valuations have been out for a long time.”
QLDC acting chief executive Stewart Burns said the correct valuations may have been set in November last year but there had been changes as property owners and valuers had been re-assessing them. The final values were confirmed in July and that
advice the council started going through the required process to replace the existing ones with ratepayers still obliged to pay their first instalment. Public submissions will be required with a final decision made at a council meeting on October 30 he said.
How did they get it so wrong? The valuations have been out for a long time. process was happening at the same time as the changes in rates policies were happening. “It’s unavoidable I’m afraid, there may need to be an adjustment,” he said when asked about the effect on property settlements. “The difficulty is the rating proposal is not confirmed.” The current rates with discrepancies of up to 20 percent in both directions have not yet been deemed invalid. After taking legal
The process of sending out an invoice with a request for a first instalment based on an estimate before rates are set can be fairly common for councils Janice said, provided the final figure is correct. Under the local Government Rating Act 2002, the total revenue in the replacement rates cannot be more than the original ones set.
Sophie Fairburn breaks the Otago record for 50m breaststroke, story page 12.
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New fixed fees for consents proposed Tim Brewster Proposed new set fees for QLDC resource consents is expected to increase compliance costs for smaller projects but will make the process cheaper for larger, more complicated building jobs. Currently applying for a rural residential controlled land use consent requires a deposit of $1025 with any additional work on the application charged out at the Lakes Environmental rate of $117.30 per hour for planning and monitoring. Under the proposed new change an applicant would pay a set fee of $1500 which would increase to $2100 for restricted discretionary applications, $2500 for discretionary and $2600 for non-complying applications plus any additional hearing costs. “The level of price is high for
minor projects like a carport or a pergola, but for larger rural residential buildings, then this fixed fee will be a good thing,” Wanaka architect Eliska Lewis said. The all zones, all activities, average price for processing a non-notified consent in the last two years has been $1982.89, according to Lakes Environmental chief executive Hamish Dobbie. The regulatory body ran a survey over 12 months to pinpoint areas of dissatisfaction for resource consent applicants. Three key areas were identified: the overall complexity of the process, the requiring of more information after the consent was lodged, and unexpected fees charged. Hamish said the first proposed change was to address the issue of unexpected fees. Story continues page 3...
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inbrief Fake tax refund calls Inland Revenue is warning about hoax phone calls which claims to offer a tax refund providing a payment is made to a bank account via Western Union. Inland Revenue group manager customer services Eleanor Young said the calls are not from Inland Revenue and anyone who is called should not send money under any circumstances. “We know that some of our customers have been contacted by these people offering fake refunds,” Eleanor said. “Those running this scam are using the Inland Revenue brand to try to get money from people illegally and they may also be attempting to gain people’s personal details such as credit card and bank account details.”
Slip on SH6 A slip on State Highway 6 between Hawea and Makarora temporarily closed the road last week. Loose rocks and boulders that fell onto the road near Boundary Creek were cleared by monsoon buckets of water emptied by helicopter. One lane of the highway was reopened on Thursday. The New Zealand Transport Agency has advised caution on the route, and warns drivers to expect delays until further notice.
A memorable music festival Caroline Harker Most of the 130 children performing in the Upper Clutha Combined Primary Schools Music Festival last night and tonight (September 12-13) will remember the songs for the rest of their lives, according to musical director Gilly Pugh.
“I can still remember songs I sung on stage when I was at primary school,” she said. “It’s a great experience for the kids.” Gilly said the most popular song for the children in the massed choir was Fred Dagg’s gumboots song. “It really appeals to them.” The song is part of a medley of ‘golden oldies’ the
children perform, which also includes Bluebeat, Pretty Girl, I Love You Timothy and She’s a Mod. The festival has a gold theme to tie in with the Gold 150 celebrations and the choir sings a set of mining songs including two composed by Alexandra woman Gwen Walles, who is
now in her 80s. The choir is conducted by Wanaka Primary Principal Wendy Bamford with Kerry Guise and Jennie Croxford helping as stage managers and John Schwarz doing the lighting. Highlights from individual schools include Gin and Raspberries (Wanaka
Primary juniors), Count on Me (Makarora), Always a Good Time (Holy Family) and Somebody I used to know (Wanaka Primary seniors). Tarras children were unable to join in the festival because the school is busy with its own production which goes on stage next week. PHOTO: wanaka.tv
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investigation Tim Brewster The investigation into complaints of pugging and excessive cattle dung on the Glendhu Bay track and water’s edge is continuing. “The ORC is concerned enough they are carrying out due diligence and as part of this we are investigating further,” regional services manager Jeff Donaldson said. The ORC has a range of penalties it can impose on polluters from an infringement notice with a fine of up to $5000 to prosecution requiring restoration and heavy fines. The fact the area in question was a highly visible tourism area, designated as Outstanding Natural Landscape and part of the national Te Araroa trail would not make a difference to the
technical assessment of the pollution. The same standards apply everywhere. The difference is more people notice it and complain,” Jeff said. The ORC uses aerial surveys for remote properties as well as a strategy of inspections of different waterways, he said. Last week’s Environment court ruling upholding the Horizons Regional Council’s One Plan proposal for managing the environment in the Manawatu and Wanganui area could also add to stronger controls on pollution. The ruling places much more stringent controls on water catchments and effluent run-off. In a Horizon Regional Council statement the One Plan “tackles the
region’s four key issues declining water quality, increasing demand for water, unsustainable hill country land use and threatened native habitats, providing a road map for the management of the region’s natural resources.” “It’s probably very supportive and vindicates what councils are doing and what we do down here,” Jeff said. The timing of the decision coincides with the start of hearing submissions on Proposed Plan Change 6A (Water Quality) which aims to give effect to the ORC’s Rural Water Quality Strategy. Aimed at “ensuring that Otago’s waterways remain healthy,” submissions will be heard in Wanaka on September 24 and 25.
Trees planted for conservation week Montessori Children’s House received five trees from the Environment Education for Resource Sustainability Trust for recycling paper and cardboard throughout 2011. Children and parents planted the trees yesterday afternoon to celebrate Conservation Week. Getting ready to plant the trees are (clockwise from
left): McKay Heath, Maddie Young, Hunter Heath, Tori Jago, Molly Phillips, Kate Asher, Robbie Lamb, Isla Taylor, Jazmine Allison, Bree Asher and George Simonsohn. Montessori teacher Nicola McGregor and Te Kakano administration manager Shennee Ooi, who delivered the trees, are pictured with the children. PHOTO: nikki heath
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Tim Brewster Wanaka’s fishing waters could be seriously at risk along with other waterways in the country if a report currently being considered by the Ministry of the Environment is accepted. A Technical Advisory Group is recommending changes to the wording of the Resource Management Act, removing terms such as ‘protect’, ‘preserve’, ‘maintain’ and ‘enhance’ as well as the total removal of section 7(h) ‘the protection of habitat of trout and salmon.’ “That clause is the most important one in the RMA for the protection of
fresh waterways. All communities around New Zealand should be concerned about what it means to them. Polluters will be able to run roughshod over the environment,” Otago Fish and Game environmental officer Peter Wilson said. As a local fishing guide for the past 20 years Ian Cole is concerned any weakening of RMA legislation will result in increaseddegradation. “As a fisherman first, and guide second, I don’t believe it’s the right path. Once we’ve lost it there’s no getting it back. It’s not just fishing, I believe it’s a New Zealanders birthright to swim and recreate in fresh water. There’s some very underhandreasonsfor theattemptstochange
the legislation. We really need to change the way we look at the environment.” “It’sunprecedented when environmental groups as diverse as the Environmental Defence Society, Ecologic, WWF, Forest and Bird, Greenpeace and Fish & Game share the exact same concerns,” Fish & Game’s national chief executive Bryce Johnson said in a press release on the issue. “Fish & Game has previously stated that proposed changes to the RMA would be a disaster for both the environment and New Zealand’s ‘100 percent pure, clean green’ economic advantage – that view holds more firmly than ever.”
New fixed fees for consents proposed Continued from page 1... “The current approach of a deposit plus additional charges is a consistent bug-bear for applicants nationally, however we are not aware of any other council which has sought to comprehensively address this issue.” Councillor Jude Battson said the new fee structure does not take into account projects which require small amounts of planner time, such as someone who can legally build a four bay shed on a 20 hectare rural general property. “There are basic consents that don’t
require the time or the staff to justify the $1800 fee for that land use classification.” Jude said she was the only councillor that opposed the proposal going out for submissions as she was also concerned about a proposed $2700 extension of time deposit. “I can’t make sense of why an extension of time should cost money. What if someone breaks their leg and can’t work on their house?” Submissions on the proposed changes close on October 10, with details of the different consent applications on the Lakes Environmental website.
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Predator control group nominated Tim Brewster Killing rodents by the hundred has earned some local retirees a nomination as one of three finalists for the Department of Conservation (DOC) Inland Otago Conservation Awards. The Diamond Lake predator control group set up their trapline for rodent/mustelid species and possum control in collaboration with DOC in mid 2011 using 30 traps they funded themselves. DOC supplied them with
an additional 30 traps and the volunteers, John Barlow, Jim Miller, Eric Latta and Ian Gazzard set up the line and started checking them on a monthly basis. Encouraged by 57 animals caught in the first two months, the trapping crew kept up their efforts. Since May 2011 they have recorded 180 kills including 139 possums, 16 stoats, 18 cats and two feral cats. In a Wanaka Sun article about the project in February of this year John and Jim reported a number of their traps had been vandalised.
The group continued their work however, saying the volunteer project was very satisfying with birdlife increasing in the area and the camaraderie of working in the outdoors together. The Diamond Lake Conservation Area west of Wanaka is known as a nesting site for the endangered New Zealand falcon and a habitat for a number of native birds. The impact of the project has already become obvious with reports of an increase in sightings of birds at the location according to DOC.
The area receives an estimated 20,000 visitors a year and it is hoped the sound of birdlife will continue to increase. The other two award finalists are Fran O’Connor from Queenstown who volunteers for the Wakatipu Wilding Conifer Group and John Gibson of Patearoa who has spent 18 years volunteering for the Otago Central Rail trail Trust. The winner of the award will be announced by DOC next Tuesday at their annual awards ceremony in Cromwell.
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Changing perceptions Wanaka-based snowsport athlete Adam Hall is a finalist in this year’s Attitude Awards. He is nominated for the Sport Performer of the year award alongside Sophie Pascoe, from Christchurch, who won three gold and three silver medals at the London Paralympics, and canoeist Scott Martlew, also from Christchurch. There are eight categories in the Awards that celebrate people making the most of life and the people who support them. “These awards are about changing perceptions,” Attitude associate producer and host Tanya Black said. “Everyone has gifts and abilities. It’s about how we choose to use them.”
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Stolen goods There were several items reported stolen last week. On Monday September 3 a laptop was taken from Te Wanaka Lodge on Brownston Street, a jacket was stolen from Woody’s Bar, an iPhone was taken from the Snow Park café and an iPod was stolen from a parked car in Albert Town. On Sunday a 17-year-old local female was arrested for receiving an iPhone stolen from Queenstown in July. On Monday a 21-year-old local male was arrested for being party to receiving the iPhone.
Alcohol an issue A 34-year-old local male, a 20-year-old local male and a 24-year-old English visitor were arrested for breach of liquor ban on Saturday. On the same day a 17-year-old local male was apprehended for excess breath alcohol. He blew an EBA level of 400mg. On Sunday a 28-yearold Australian male was apprehended for excess breath alcohol. He blew an EBA level of 767mg.
Domestic problems Police dealt with a domestic incident at a Hawea address on Friday and issued a Police Safety Order.
Beware of trespassers Police received a report of a person trying the door of a Charles Court, Lake Hawea address on Sunday. Senior Constable Sean Hurley said: “People need to be aware that we have had reports of suspicious activity in the Hawea area and they should call 111 and report such incidents at the time.” On Monday a 17-year-old local male was arrested when he was found unlawfully in an enclosed yard at an Alice Burn Drive address in Luggate.
Damage during weekend On Monday, wilful damage at the Westpac Bank during the weekend was reported. Police also received a report of a canoe interfered with at a Scaife Place address during the weekend, and theft of metal from a Ballantyne Road address was reported.
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History of Minaret Prue Wallis is writing a book about the history of Minaret Station and is keen to hear from anyone who has anecdotes, photographs or any other information about the station. She is specifically interested in the period from 1860 when the station was first established as a pastoral lease until 1950 when the Presland family took over. Prue’s husband Tim Wallis bought the lease in 1995 and the station is now managed by their son Jonathan. “I’m not a historian so it’s not intended to be a definitive thing,” Prue said. “I’m doing it for the family and for Otago and Wanaka records so it would be great to hear from anyone who can help.” Prue said Jimmy Faulks told her a relative of his who had worked there said they used to breed Clydesdales on the station. “That’s just the sort of story I’m after,” she said. Minaret Station has never had any road access. People travel there by boat, light plane or helicopter. Prue’s grandchildren travel by boat across Lake Wanaka every day to go to school at Makarora. Her book will include a chapter on the history of boats on the lake. The photo (above) shows stores being unloaded at the Minaret jetty circa early 1900s.
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Senior MAC students (including Kaitlin Saunders, pictured) will be displaying their works of art in the college foyer next week. T h e a r t exhibition will feature up to 30 works by students in years 11, 12 and 13, and is part of their NCEA external examination work in Design Photography or Painting. A digital reproduction of each image, with a limited edition of five unframed prints, will be on sale. The exhibition opens at 5pm next Thursday September 20 for one night only, and entry is free. The art will be on display in the foyer until the end of the college year. PHOTO: supplied
A Bendigo bride on tour Caroline Harker Bella Chapman-Cohen, 12, plays the lead role in a Tarras School drama production which opens next week. “She comes to Cromwell to get married but the groom doesn’t show up and she gets very depressed,” Bella said. “Then she goes to Bendigo with her bridesmaids and they get work in a pub.” Bella can’t say much more without ruining the story for her audiences, but she did say a miner is involved and the action moves to Wanaka. The Bendigo Bride is written and directed by the school principal Noelene Pullar’s husband Bill. Noelene is the musical director of the show, which stars most of the school’s 26 pupils. The youngest
ones will only appear in the Tarras performance on November 21. The play is also going to Cromwell and Wanaka for mid-morning performances so other primary school children can see the show. Despite having a leading role Bella doesn’t want to be an actor when she grows up. “I used to want to be an actor but now I’m going to be a farmer and a horse rider,” she said. “I like fresh air and hard work.” Also in the play with Bella are (pictured from left) her sister Penelope,10, Brooke Elstob, 12, Olivia McKnight, 8 and Lucy Perriam,10. The scenery is designed and painted by local parent Jenny Chisholm.The play is part of the Gold 150 celebrations.
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I used to want to be an actor but now I’m going to be a farmer and a horse rider. I like fresh air and hard work.
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Three authors in one week Caroline Harker Authors are flocking to the Upper Clutha next week promoting their books and raising money for good causes. Great outdoors men Steve Gurney and Pat Barrett will be in Wanaka to talk about their adventures on Wednesday (September 19) with proceeds going to Kahu Youth. Annabel Langbein is doing a cooking demonstration in Cromwell on Sunday (September 16) with proceeds going to
Cromwell Primary School. She is also doing a special event in Wanaka in November after attending the
Aorangi Mt Cook, as well as being left homeless by the Chirstchurch earthquakes and learning a lot about
Steve Gurney’s new book Eating Dirt has stories about his latest exploits including kite-buggying across the Sahara and climbing Aorangi Mt Cook. Frankfurt Book Fair. Steve Gurney’s new book Eating Dirt has stories about his latest exploits including kitebuggying across the Sahara and climbing
resilience. Pat Barrett’s book Southern Lakes Tracks and Trails is a walking and tramping guide to tracks in the area from Lake Tekapo in the
north to Lake Wakatipu in the south.While the Wanaka section includes some less well known tracks (such as the six hour return trip up Little Criffel) it misses out some of the most popular newer tracks including the Glendhu Bay Track and the Albert Town to Luggate Track down the Clutha River. As the book was only published in August this seems a rather large oversight. That aside it is a useful reference for walkers. See sunspots for details
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More support from OCH Otago Community Hospice has increased the number of community care coordinators working with patients and families in Central Otago. The new coordinators (pictured) are occupational therapist Christine Pacey from Queensberry, registered nurse Louisa Ingham from Lake Hawea, counsellor and therapist Natalie Franklin from Bannockburn. They join the OCH team to provide home-based care for terminally ill patients on the
hospice programme. “We saw this as a great opportunity to triple the size of
people of Central Otago.” Clare Greensmith, OCH support services leader, said. “Christine, Louisa
We saw this as a great opportunity to triple the size of our Central Otago team. our Central Otago team. We are excited to have three enthusiastic, experienced practitioners working in the region who will bring their energy and commitment to the
and Natalie have complementary skills sets which will allow them to draw on each other’s experience to offer our patient’s the best possible support.” PHOTO: supplied
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Facilities well used Who Caroline Harker Both the Lake Wanaka Centre and the Wanaka swimming pool have had a far greater increase in use than other Lakes Leisure facilities in the year to June 2012. While the number of people using facilities in the region has increased by 8 percent overall, use of the LWC is up by 31 percent and use of the swimming pool up by 25 percent. Lakes Leisure Communications Manager Rachelle Greene said having Hannah Saed based in the LWC taking bookings and being‘handsonandaround’ has made a real difference to the centre. “Hannah is doing a great job,” she said. “We get a lot of good feedback about her.” Rachelle said the swimming pool has been much more popular since it was refurbished last year. It achieved a record attendance in January this year, with 5834 visitors.
The new Learn to Swim pool will be completed within 12 months. In order toaccommodateswimming lessons the public are currently excluded from all but one lane of the pool during lesson times, and classes are not offered for babies and toddlers due to the pool temperature sitting at the leisure pool standard of 28-29 degrees celsius which is considered too cold for younger children. The new learner’s pools will be
kept at 30-32 degrees. Lakes Leisure is raising funds for the construction of the pool and has already received the support of council and several local community funding organisations for the $600,000 project. Lakes Leisure is a council controlled organisation with not-for-profit charitable status. It receives an operating grant of $2.2m from the council which is less than $2 a week for each
rate paying household. CEOFionaMcKissocksaid Lakes Leisure is achieving its goals and effectively engaging the community in sport and recreation across the district. “Our participation numbers within aquatics, health and fitness, and community sports continue to grow despite the ongoing challengesofdoingsowithin facilities that are operating at capacity during peak hours,” she said.
A flood of separations Community Networks has employed a new social worker after seeing evidence of extra stress in the town caused by the recession. Jill Dore (“I’m a Dore from Gore”) has moved to Wanaka for the 10 hour a week contract position which is funded by the Ministry of Social Development. “The extra funding is for working with families under stress,” Jill said. Community Networks and other organisations identified a need for someone to help people in their homes, particularly those with adolescents. Jill said the high school also indicated a need for help in that area. “A lot of people initially present with financial difficulties and then when they feel safe it snowballs into other things,” Jill said. “There has been a flood of separations in the town. Sometimes this is due to relationship issues but often it is due
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to one partner having to go somewhere else for work. That really changes the dynamics of a family, and it’s difficult for children.” Jill said although she and the other community social work Gaye Thompson are both employed parttime there is always someone at reception in the Community Networks office. “We help in any way we can. It’s a very good service and it’s free. Wanaka is very lucky to have it,” she said. Jill has worked as a youth worker, and as a forensic interviewer and social worker for Child, Youth and Family in Gore. PHOTO: caroline harker
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Oh how colourful It seems Knitsy has made a return trip to Ohau. In August, a pair of decorated skis was spotted on the side of the chain hut at the foot of the Ohau Snow Field access road. This fire and ice adorned snowboard was seen by a Wanaka Sun reader on a recent trip north.
Air shoot Richie Johnston wakeboards past an airborne Luke Sinclair as part of a promotional photo shoot at Eely point yesterday afternoon.
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Last Thursday a truck load of snow arrived at Montessori Children’s House courtesy of Snowdrifta. The Snow to the Kids programme has been running for six years in Wanaka, and for some children it is the first
time they have seen snow. “It is a valuable day for the kids interacting, sharing and helping each other” one of the organisers told the Wanaka Sun said. The event is free for the children to join in. Snowdrifta holds a raffle,
with vouchers donated by locals businesses, to cover the cost of bringing the snow to the schools. Pictured: three-yearold Bree Asher has a go at skiing. See sunspots for details PHOTO: snowdrifta
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Voting to close
Grimescene finds bottles are biggest offenders
Rook patrol
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Gina Dempster Wanaka Wastebusters is organising the Wanaka clean-up for Keep New Zealand Beautiful week starting on September 16. A few years ago we did a “Grimescene” analysis to find out what we’re picking up. We found that drink containers were the biggest offenders, with the top three brands being Speight’s, Coca-Cola (who help fund KNZB week) and Frucor (whose brands include Pepsi, Just Juice and V). I remember as a kid the joy of finding soft-drink bottles which you could
take back to the dairy for a 4c refund. Lots of other people of my (hmm, mature) age remember that system fondly too. It makes sense – if you get money for picking them up, bottles and cans are no longer litter, they’re potential pocket money. That system was phased out in New Zealand in the 1980s, but some places in the US, Canada and Australia have refund systems for drink containers. Refund systems, just on drink cans and bottles, reduce litter by 30 to 65 percent. Why not get it back
here then? Unfortunately most of the companies who sell drinks are not keen, and spend lots of money lobbying against that kind of system. They argue that refund systems are expensive, and can conflict with existing recycling setups. Hey, I’m sure we could figure out a way to make them both work. In the meantime, picking up litter makes you feel good and keeps our town looking beautiful. If you want to help, call Leanne (pictured) at Wastebusters. See sunspots for details
The Otago Regional Council is carrying out rook control from now until November. Staff at the council are requesting information about rookeries and nesting sites in the region. “Our best asset is the eyes and ears of all those on the ground. Without information from locals it’s like looking for a needle in a haystack,” ORC director regional services Jeff Donaldson said. “We
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know that there were rooks in the region last season, but without tip-offs from the public it’s a real challenge to find them.” Rooks are part of the crow and raven family and are totally black. An introduced species, they can cause significant damage to crops and pasture. The exact number of rooks in Otago is unknown but ORC is confident there are fewer than 100 nesting birds.
There is one day left to vote for local band Oddity in the National Skinny People’s Choice Award. The Year 10 Mount Aspiring College band won the Central Otago’s People’s Choice award in the regional final of Smokefree Rockquest to make it into the national awards which will be decided by a text voting system. Oddity is made up of Florence Collins Caballero on bass and violin, Connor Moore as lead vocalist and acoustic guitar, drummer John Steven, Bronnie Ormandy on lead guitar and vocals, and Nell Varney on keyboard. If they top the votes in the people’s choice awards they will be the opening act at the national finals in Hamilton on September 22. The winning band also receives flights, travel and accommodation to the finals. Florence told the Wanaka Sun in August that “the band would love to be on the stage again opening the final in Hamilton so we need your text vote to make this happen.” Voting closes at 12pm tomorrow September 14. See sunspots for details
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communitynetworking What’s happening in your community... Did you know? Throughout July Community Networks foodbank put together 40 food parcels for families or individuals in need. The foodbank receives fantastic support from New World, church groups and individuals and is available to anyone needing support. Thank you to everyone that donated food with the Brown Paper Bag appeal. Sarah Ballard and Helen Miller have been carrying out some research into the needs of older people in our community. The interviews for the research project for older people have been very well
received. More than 50 people have been seen and our challenge is to capture those who may have fallen through the “net” of help and who are finding life tough. We would also value people over 65 years of age coming forward who have immigrated to New Zealand or who are from Maori or Pacific Island background. For more information about being interviewed contact us. We have recently employed an additional social worker Jill Dore. Jill’s focus is to work with families that are in stressful situations and need some support. This may be in the form of home-based assistance
with parenting skills, one-to-one social work support and can involve working with the children and their needs. Plans for the next School Holiday Programme are well under way. The programme includes horse riding and Clip and Climb for eight to 12-year-olds, a party day, science morning, movies and swimming, craft and technology, and much more. Registration is being taken now for the school holiday programme. A discounted price of $100 for a full week for each child has been introduced. Please see our website for details.
Day tripping: The Senior Citizens Club went to Jacks Point recently. Members (pictured) enjoyed lunch, a look through a showhome and a trip around Jacks Point in the sunshine.
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Into the finals Several local businesses have been announced as finalists in this year’s Registered Master Builders PlaceMakers 2012 House of the Year. The national gold reserve finalists represent the top entrants in this year’s competition and include: Turnkey Homes Limited for a home in Wanaka; CDL Building for a home in Cromwell; A J Saville Builder for a home in Cardrona; and Stonewood Homes (Central Otago) Limited for a home in Wanaka. The finalists’ new home builds and renovations will be judged again before the national category, lifestyle and supreme award winners are announced in November.
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Record times for Wanaka
Next woman of the year? Caroline Harker
swimmers Tim Brewster Young Wanaka swimmers are becoming a regional powerhouse if the past three weeks of competition are anything to go by. Two weeks ago four swimmers from the Wanaka Swim Club qualified for the South Island swimming championships with Kenzie Findlay and Sophie Fairbairn (pictured) dominating the 13 and under girls division. A total of 18 medals were won by the two, with Sophie breaking the Otago record for the 50m breaststroke and Kenzie winning four gold, four silver, and four bronze medals from 14 events in the 13 and under girls division. Sophie also just missed out on the 100m breaststroke record by 0.15 of a second but won three gold, two silver and a bronze medal. The following weekend Kenzie went on to win a silver and a bronze in the 50m and 100m freestyle at the New Zealand secondary school championships. At last week’s Alexandra Challenge Cup meet it was the turn of Kenzie’s younger brother Gregor: he
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broke Otago records in the 50m and 200m backstroke 10 and 11-year-old age group. Wanaka Swim Club coach Fiona Hezinger has been astonished at their efforts. “I’ve been coaching for 25 years and never had a swimmer break an Otago record. Now I’ve had three in two weeks. It’s crazy. The kids are going
nuts in the pool.” The competitive swim season is just starting and Fiona is looking forward to seeing how her young athletes develop with Kenzie and Sophie next competing at the New Zealand short course championships in Wellington at the end of the month.
Former Wanaka Sun editor, mountaineer Pat Deavoll is a finalist in Next magazine’s 2012 Woman of the Year Awards. She is one of five up for the sports award – the others being netballers Irene Van Dyk and Temepara George, personal trainer and organiser of Christchurch’s PT on the Park initiative Jean Scott and board sailor Barbara Kendall. This is the third year of the awards. Last year the sports section winner was para-cycling world champion Jayne Parsons and in 2010 it was world class stair and mountain runner Melissa Moon. Pat’s achievements are impressive. She has been at the elite level of mountain climbing for more than 30 years. She has conquered peaks in the Southern Alps, the Canadian Rockies and Alaska, and is known for taking on extreme mountaineering expeditions, particularly first ascents in the Greater Ranges of Asia. Pat has overcome severe osteoarthritis, a broken back and debilitating
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Pat has overcome severe osteoarthritis, a broken back and debilitating clinical depression in her rise to the top in a male-dominated sport. clinical depression in her rise to the top in a male-dominated sport. Her autobiography Wind From a Distant Summit was published late last year. Pat works as events coordinator at the New Zealand Alpine Club and is currently planning a trip to Afghanistan where she hopes to climb a 6535m peak, Rahozon Zom. If she and climbing
partner, university lecturer Dr Paul Knott, make it to the top of the northeast face, to will be another first ascent for Pat. Her brother, farmer and top-dressing pilot Bill Byrch, and Tekapo climber Mary Rose Fowlie are also going on the expedition. They plan to fly into Tajikistan via China, drive to the Afghanistan border,
cross a river where 90 percent of the world’s heroin traffic passes, travel into the Wakhan Corridor and find Qala Panga: an unknown dot on the map. There they plan to hire porters and trek into the high glacial region where Rahozon Zom lies. Among the 30 finalists up against Pat for the overall Woman of the Year Award are entertainer Suzanne Prentice and choreographer Shona McCullagh (Arts and Culture), Diana Stil who is helping transform the male-dominated demolition industry (Business), breast surgeon and founder of the New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation Belinda Scott (Health and Science) and international educational consultant on literacy, author Jill Eggleton (Education). Last year the award went to Lesley Elliot (founder of the Sophie Elliot Foundation) and in 2010 Dr Emma Parry, clinical director of Auckland’s maternal foetal medicine unit, got the top award. The 2012 winners will be announced on October 11.
Local lads win the double The Wanaka futsal league finals night went down to the wire with the Local Lads scoring two late goals to win 6-4 against Leinster. Coach Gary Bryan said after a strong first half his team had to contend
with a determined Leinster comeback, but kept their composure for the win. This gave Local Lads their second trophy after being awarded the league title for the first time in three years.
Earlier in the semifinals, Leinster beat the highly favoured Smart team 4-1 to qualify. The three teams had all been in contention for the league title, with the decision going to Local Lads after a goal
count for the season. Pictured from left: James Roockley, Dan Suttie, Tom Woodcock, Raphael Blanchon, Aaron Weeks. Front: Cory Bryan, Aaron Molloy, James Bryan. photo: supplied
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BOARD Maybe people should worry more about their kids running riot at the pub and not the dogs sitting quietly and tied up Who r these moaning people. Cow dung,jet skis etc simple solution, leave town if u find Wanaka so objectionable! Thx whoever picked up litter along Aubrey road. Looks good. Gr8 wombling! Hope the price of milk plummets .then the dairy farmers won’t make a go of it around here and leave. Our water is more important than a small group of already wealthy people increasing their wealth. How about a ducks crossing sign on the lakefront near Pembroke park, seen two flattened ducks in a week! How does it work people liquidate their company (not for the 1st time) one day and start new roles the next Then tell their creditors “we are sorry we can’t pay you what we owe you” after keeping their $m house and life style Watch out who you deal with wanaka people Quick, lower the flags to half-mast; the Queen’s oldest corgi just died: I saw it on “the news”? Terrible to hear of the stinking mess left by livestock on the lake walking tracks. Perhaps we all need to take a few walks around and ask the council to take note of other areas in a similar state before the ORC water quality hearing. This might help to highlight some issues around new proposed livestock operations.
editorial The money we pay for our services has been getting some attention recently. Lakes Environmental is proposing set prices for resource consent applications and the QLDC is having to reset its rating values to remedy, in the language of planet council, an ‘unforeseen rating anomaly’. Similar to a ‘wardrobe malfunction’ but slightly more complicated to fix. It can’t be easy to please the masses when they don’t really have a choice about paying. But pay we must. Water with the odd lashing of algae, roads, pools, paths, sports centres, sewage. Consultants and contractors to sort it all out. Planners who decide where you can build. Monitors who watch your house being built. Inspectors who monitor the monitors. It all costs and seems to be getting more expensive every year. Doesn’t bear thinking about sometimes. Time to head up the hill or get out on the lake. You can be sure our local government employees feel the same sometimes.
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Outdoor property maintenance business needs hard working, reliable part-time to possibly full-time employee. CVs to acompleteproperty@ gmail.com. Phone 4431381.
Snow skates for sale. $20. Phone 4437694
Housing needed, family of 3, Nov 1-23ish. Rent/ house-sit or house swap Vancouver Island?! Very responsible. Local refs. penny.goddard@gmail. com
$15 Lash tint or $20 lash & Brow $60 massage $30 gel nail polish call or tex Danni 0226152231 :@)
Pilates studio classes available at Core Strength Pilates. Lots of times and individual support available. Call 443 1711 to book now.
Wanted casual window cleaner. Work flexible and all year round. Must be wanaka resident & reliable. Paolo 4432420 eves
for sale King size mattress for sale. Very good condition. $100 phone 4437694 Baby first feeding pillow. g8 condition. 20bucks. 0212018614 Beautiful china tea cup bird feeders, great for attracting wax eyes and bell birds to your garden. Make the perfect presents $20 ph 443 1017 or txt 021 680 110 Boys bike - Bauer, Blue, 24” wheels. $175. Call Gavin 027 2535 321. BRAND NEW Men’s/boys’ North Face Gortex walking shoes. Blk/Bl. Size uk7, eu41, 25.5cm. 130onoBargain! 0212018614 Bunk beds, single above double, blue tubular design, $100 ph 4437562
SUBARU LANCASTER 2003 very tidy 3.0lit boxer engine auto suede tan interior 4 wheel drive 120,000km $9995 PH 0274 360094 Subaru Legacy 1994 very good conditions. New wof. 4 new tyres. Perfect for backpackers or family. 2200 NZD ONO. Toyota hiace super custom 4wd 1994 140,000 km. $12,000 Ono. Call Gavin 027 2535 321 Worn once- ladies blk ROXY 3/4coat, size 8. 120ono. 0212018614- be quick!
notices Minaret History: People can contact Prue on 443 7955 or pruetim@xtra.co.nz or hurricane.tim@alpinedeer.co.nz. NEW! Inaugural residential retreat this 9 to 11 November. Re-charge and rejuvenate. See www. balancetherapy.co.nz/Retreat.html or ring Jen 443.1672 for details. WILD HEARTS WELLNESS FESTIVAL Wanaka 24-25 Nov Lake Wanaka Ctr. Stalls & more avail for hire $100 for weekend. Ring Christine 443.1777
Kahu Youth fundraiser – courtesy of Paper Plus – Meet authors Steve Gurney (Eating Dirt) and Pat Barrett (Southern Lakes Tracks & Trails) Wednesday September 19, 7pm, Edgewater, $10 Keep New Zealand Beautiful : Want to help? Please call Leanne at Wastebusters on 443 8606 x9 or email her at leanne@wanakawastebusters.co.nz Litter – your time has come! Keep New Zealand Beautiful Sept 16 th -22 nd . Ring Wastebusters to join in. (03) 443 8606 x9.
Septic Tank Cleaning, oasis servicing, Porta loo hire and cleaning, Ph Aaron, Septic Tank Cleaners Wanaka 4434175 / 0800885886
Caravan and Campervan repair, design and fabrication. Contact Steve at Overland Engineering 022.097.4596
Training for challenge? Triathlon NZ registered coach Jacky Toepfer can help with swim, bike and run training. Ph Jacky 021 384079
MAC FIRST XI RAFFLE WINNERS: Magnetic Dartboard - Jo Nicholas, Umbro training top Daniel Hadida, Mega soccer ball - Si Meale
Colour steel fencing. Same both sides. Handy solutions 0272080175
Ultrasonic Cleaning. Delicate cleaning of precious items. Blinds, light fittings, you name it. Bring them to Jae Services. 4431150 / 0274415448
MAC FIRST XI RAFFLE WINNERS: Ricki Herbert Book - Tracey Vallance, Nike Footballs- Sam Hadida & Kim Nicol
Counselling available with liz maluschnig over 20 years experience please call 443 1955 or email lizmaluschnig@gmail.com
Notice is given that the Wheels to Dunstan AGM for the year to 30 June 2012, will be held in the Community Networks board room at 73 Brownston Street on Monday September 24, at 9.30am.
DISCOVERING YOUR LIFE PURPOSE. Explore the inner soul intention shaping your incarnation through meditation & healing processes w Helen Whitewolf. 22-23 Sept. Jen 443.1672 Dog Walker available in Wanaka. Please call 021 999 370 or 443 4039.
MAC FIRST XI RAFFLE WINNERS: Cardrona Passes - Rachel, Jet Boat Ride - Jake Nicol, Watch - Robert, Beauty Voucher - Carol Little.
Rotary book sale annual event 5 to 7 Oct 12, Spencer mall, Fri - sat 10am -6pm, sun 10am-2pm.
Clean oven good working order older style offers please ph 443 1017
Annabel Langbein Sunday September 14:book signing 1.15 - 2pm, Wanaka Paper Plus, and cooking demonstration Golden Gate Lodge, Cromwell, 4pm. Proceeds to Cromwell Primary School.
Pembroke Putt mini golf course. 67 Brownston st. Come and challenge the course record. 0212152129.
Are you or someone you love recovering from cancer? Then try pink or steel Pilates, a Physio led rehab programme. Call 4431711 to find out more
Running group-free trial next 3 weeks. Wednesdays 9 am to 1015 am. Contact jacky toepfer for details 021 384079
babysitter and nanny with experience available in wanaka call 0211177978
Salvation Army Family Store looking for volunteers (14yrs plus) After school 3.30 to 5pm Great work experience which you can list on your CV. Call in and see us
Girls snowboard and bindings 134 cm $180. Phone 4437694 Heavy duty snow chains for sale. 265. R15. Hardly used. $100. Phone 4437694 30% off Icebreaker at Racers Edge on Ardmore St. SALE NOW ON ! It’s flocking off out the door. Do it Now. MASSIVE SNOW SALE at Racers Edge. 15% - 50% off our entire range of winter gear. Do NOT miss out. STOP PRESS - Red Helmets now at 30% off. Winter fashion boots now 50% off. www.racersedge.co.nz Service? Bike? You? Yes, it happens to every bike just like most humans. They need TLC. Call 03 443 8855 for expert guidance. www.racersedge.co.nz Run away from winter with a new pair of Salomon shoes from Racers Edge. For a great change of pace come view the 2013 Summer range, now in store. www.racersedge.co.nz Junior golf clubs and buggy. $120. Phone 4437694 Metal Trailer 2m x 1.7m excellent condition, single axle with spare wheel, warrant & registered $750 ono Ph 443 7141 Mountain bike for sale diamondback bike hardly used near new condition great for round town $100 ph 022 651 9202 Nintendo Ds blue with charger and 8 games, great condition $150 Tel 4432133 Nintendo Ds pink with charger , 8 games and 4 x stylus . Great condition $150 Tel 4432133 One or two seater couches 5 or ten bucks each mean as deal 0273114403 Optimist fibreglass sailing dinghy. Ready to go $1250. Call Gavin 027 2535 321
Barry Blanchard, Lecture Tour: ‘A lifetime of mountains’ 29 September Lake Wanaka Centre. Tickets at Adventure Consultants, 58 McDougal Street. Christchurch Art Auction: September 18th at 6.00pm. McCormack and McKellar Auction Rooms. Dublin Bay : Lake Wanaka, by the late Kath von Tunzlemann. Water colour, framed , excellent condition: 57cm 77cm (actual painting size). View on: www.MccormackandMckellar.co.nz. Telephone number: 03 3744 152. CHRISTIAN SERVICES in St John rooms, Link Way. Sundays 3 -4pm. All are most welcome. S. Lammas & W. Crawford. Ph. 0274461462. Craft nite at wastebusters, make an amazing computer screen blackboard, Wednesday 19 Sept, 6 - 8pm, $5 donation. All welcome. Do your staff need a laugh ? Try laughter yoga ! Call sarah on 0220685450 Get growing with Dr Compost’s spring healthy garden workshop – raised beds, seed-raising, top crops. Saturday Sept 15 th , 9.30am-12.30pm, Aspiring Beginnings. Going to thailand? Phuket stay for $350, seven nights at baan yuree resort for two people with breakfast. Call 0221290230 Golden Ticket fundraiser at Wanaka Wastebusters shop for Morgan’s trip to the Special Olympics. Go Morgan go! Hawea musician Anna Rowley performing @ Farmers Market Thurs 13th. Support local food and music 4-6pm. Spencer house mall. House and pet minder available, local, mature, honest female. Any dates during December to April please phone 443 1017
Quartz Crystal Singing Bowls: $20 group sessions ea 2nd and 4th Tues 5.30 at Wanaka Wellness Ctr 24 Dungarvon St. 4431672 Jen
BLISSFUL HOT STONE MASSAGE. Relax, be soothed in caring, peaceful surroundings. $90 treatment. Ph Maryann 4436463 or 0211101160
LUGGATE HOTEL’S WINE DINNER feat 3-course meal matched with wines from Tarras Vineyards. Wed 19th Sept $50 per head. Courtesy coach avail Ph 443-8523
Chicken mash, whole wheat and crushd barley 4 sale. 021 251 5510
Girls pink bike with gears suit 7-12 years. Great condition $150 Tel 4432133
ASPIRING MASSAGE WANAKA. Deep tissue, sport, relaxation. Trevor Bailey. Available 7 days. 4432993 or 0274222455 www.aspiringmassagewanaka. co.nz
Professional dancer offering private lessons in ballet and contemporary, focus on strong technique, call 0211177978
Quartz Crystal Singing Bowls: Soothe nervous system,. $20 group sessions ea Mon 1.30 9 Tyndall St. Private/couple appts. 4431672 Jen
Rotary duck race wanaka 21 Oct. Top of dungarvon st 10am. Adopt a duck contact Martin 027248277
Computer table with pull out, very sturdy. Great condition $60 Tel 4435103
Graphic Designer – For Branding, flyers and marketing materials, advertisements and brochures. Call Adam 021 029 49218 or email adamhalldesign@gmail.com
POST and RAIL fencing. HANDY SOLUTIONS happy to quote. You may be surprised. Ph 4434078 0272080175
Babysitter available in Wanaka. Please call 021 999 370 or 443 4039.
Chest freezer for sale westinghouse 320 litre $375 please call 443 1955
Clothes drier for sale, $100 ono, ph 4434175
All types of fencing and gates. Wrought iron. Timber. Colour steel. Post and rail. Glass and steel balustrades. 4434078 0272080175
Salvation Army Family Store open on Saturdays 10am to 4pm School Holiday Programme for 5-12year olds,Book now at Community Networks 73 Brownston St or online www.communitynetworks. co.nz Snow to the kids - Snowdrifta raffle: tickets available from Creek, Mitre 10 or Snowdrifta, raffle drawn September 24. Speak with Confidence public speaking course, beginning september 27th. Call or email Lee for more info: 443 1447 leeball40@gmail.com SUNDAY SESSION at The Luggate Hotel featured Two Armed Men playing twisted bluegrass, courtesy coach available Ph 443-8523 TANTRA 101 with Rich Windelov & Chantal Borcarrello on 25, 26 Oct. 6.30-10PM. Attend & expand! $100. Please register w Jen 443.1672 TWO ARMED MEN are back at The Luggate Hotel. Come for dinner, watch the footy then join the banjo-pickin’ fun this Sat night! Vote “Oddity” to 5678 to win the National Skinny People’s Choice Awards. Texts cost 20c (only one vote per band, per mobile will count). WANAKA paintball is affordable adrenaline. 361 riverbank road WANAKA. Work parties, birthdays, stag parties, ski groups, we do it all. 0800SPLATT Wanaka Playgroup FUNdraiser: make cards & calendars with your child’s photo/ artwork! Mon & Thur next week. Rachel 4435147/ 021 1029. 130. Wanalaugh laughter yoga club on Thurs 13th Sep, 5.15-6pm@ lake wanaka centre. All welcome!
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Gentle Yoga. Private instruction or $10 classes Mon and Wed 9.30 Tues 8.45 Mums and Bubs Thrs 10AM Wanaka. Jen 443 1672. Girl Friday available in Wanaka. Please call 021 999 370 or 443 4039. Injured yourself on the slopes? At Central Lakes Physio we love to get rid of your pain and get you back on the slopes. Call 4431711 to just fix it. JP SERVICES at Community Networks Tuesdays 1 to 2pm and. Fridays 10.30 to 11. 30 For appointments call 4437799 Lose weight, increase your energy, upgrade your lifestyle - Spring Detox at Nirvana Retreat. www. nirvanaretreat.co.nz or call 4432252 for details. Lovely professional singing! Weddings, dinner, Christmas parties, birthday and anniversary serenades, and more. References available. Travel OK. Jen 443 1672 LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE- supports immune system. Gentle treatment using hands. Small charge for case studies. Contact Maryann 4436463 or 0211101160 Memorys Organics- Massage Therapy, natural organic products. Relaxation, sports massage, deep tissue. Bookings phone Emma Giddens 0210347683 / 03 4439454 www.memorysorganics.com Osteopaths are medically trained to diagnose the exact cause if your pain so we get results quickly. Call The Wanaka Osteopathic Clinic on 443 OSTE for ACC. Pants too long? Zipper broken? Clothing alterations & repairs! Fast local service! Call/text Kate 0211899932 Party Planner available in Wanaka. Please call 021 999 370 or 443 4039. Personal Assistant available in Wanaka. Please call 021 999 370 or 443 4039.
VASECTOMYS available here in Wanaka with Dr Simon Brebner at Aspiring Medical Centre.Ph 443 1226 for an appointment to discuss. WANAKA WINDOW CLEANING professional, friendly, efficient service. Enjoy those mountain views. High, awkward windows a specialty. Paolo 021 0572505/ 4432420 Want to change your actions or responses ? Christine Jacques, Clinical Hypnotherapist (Dip. Clin. Hyp.), (MNZSCAH) Ph: 443 4008 or 0274 903 022 WHEELS TO DUNSTAN:Free daily transport to Dunstan Hospital & Alexandra specialist appointments. Bookings call 4437799
rent FURNISHED ROOM. ALBERT TOWN. Ready 11 Sept for quiet living, nonsmoking single. $130/wk (Power extra). Own bathroom. Ph Maryann 4436463 Room for rent $150 no bills. In town. excludes Internet 0226152231
thanks A massive thank you to our sponsors and nursery QLDC, Wanaka Wastebusters and Ziptrek Ecotours, national sponsor Ministry of the Environment and Rent a Dent and Te Kakano Nursery. From Montessori Children’s House. Mac First XI would like to thank all the raffle prize donators who gave generously to enable fundraising.
wanted Girls Mac Shirts needed. Please call 021 999 370 or 443 4039. NANNY REQUIRED We believe that children are most comfortable in their own surroundings. Therefore we require a nanny, to help care for our three girls. - Are you someone who can work flexible hours - Has a drivers licence - Likes creative play - Over the age of 21 years. If this sounds like you then please phone us today 027 333 4831 VOLUNTEERS WANTED for School Holiday Programme1-13 October,If you can spare at least half a day call Community Networks 443 7799 wanted very small fridge either in working order or not. please phone 4439046
free FREE children’s programme, teaching kids how to keep safe & cope with effects of family violence. contact maxine.blair@barnardos.org.nz Free fridge. Full size. Make great beer fridge. Clay 021 055 5543.
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Bridge results: Aspiring Stakes 2: North/South:- Laraine & Max Shepherd 74.55% 1. Heather Wellman, Ann-Louise Stokes 61.73% 2. Kate Coe, Tommie Munns 59.65% 3. East/West:- Tony & Janice Munden 67.00% 1. Deirdre Lynch, Josey McKenzie 64.58% 2. Madeleine Reveley, Jenny Muir 57.24% 3. Aspiring Stakes 3: North/South:- Gerarda Herlihy, Allan Kelly 61.88% 1. Helen Cornwell, Lesley Davies 58.85% 2. Christine & Doug Sarkies 57.40% 3. East/West:Mary Gibson Collings, Sherril Harries 64.32% 1. Deirdre Lynch, Clare Scurr 58.59% 2. Suzanne Ewing, Daphne Stewart 57.83% 3. Friday Bridge 31 August: North/South:- Pat Gray, Freda Ryder 62.96% 1. Lyla & Bryan Hensley 60.65% 2. Jan Lyness, Pamela Buchanan 59.49% 3 East/West:- Joy Baxter, Barbara Waterworth 62.96% 1. Mary Gibson- Collings, Sherril Harries 60.65% 2. Alwyne Haworth, Betty Swift 56.94% 3 .Friday Bridge 7th September: North/South:- Vivienne Christie, Margaret Hunt 61.81% 1. Lynda Hodge, Fran Holmes 59.38% 2. Mary Gibson Collings, Marion Furneaux 48.96% 3. East/West:- Jan Anderson, Barbara Waterworth 57.84% 1. Elle Johnston, Daphne Stewart 57.54% 2. Lynne Fegan, Maggie Stratford 55.56% 3
sport results Tarras Golf results: Tarras Golf Tournament results-Men’s: John Annan 4 Ball, first day resultsS Maling and R Pledger nett 58 on count back, R Timpany and S Purvis 58, R Pearson and G Mittendorf 62 on cb, G Hook and M Gutsell 62 on cb, G Rabbitt and J Page 62 on cb, T Moore and D Trevathan 62. Two’s-J Templeton, P Sidey, R Pearson, D Trevathan, A Finlay and P Elliot. Senior Longest Drive-C Ross, Junior-G Willson Senior Nearest the Pin-A Finlay, Junior-M McKenzie. Men’s 18 Hole, second day results-Best Nett over Field-J Page 62. Best Gross over Field-C Jones 75, R/up-T Brent 77 on cb., from S Maling Senior NettJ Dawson 68 on cb., R Hicks 68 on cb., S Maling 68 on cb., J Trevathan 68. Intermediate Nett-G Rive 69, T Newton 70, R Pearson 72 on cb., M Gutsell 72 on cb., T Cartwright 72. Junior Nett-J Page 62, G Willson 69 on cb., D McRae 69, R Pledger 70, J Darby 71. Two’s-J Page, D McRae and R Lovelock. Senior Longest Drive-A Brockie. Junior-T Newton. Senior Nearest the Pin-T Brent. Junior-D McRae Over-all John Annan Memorial Trophy winners-S Maling (John’s son-in-law) and R Pledger nett 196, G Rabbitt and J Page nett 198 R/up. Women’s 4BBB Stableford-1st A Hill and M Deans 46 Stablefords, 2 J Laing and P deBeer 44, 3 G Taylor and S Gallagher 43 on cb, J Elliot and V Tunnicliffe 43, J McGraw and M Clark 42 on cb, S Ellis and G Dagg 42 on cb, H Hiscock and A Perkins 42. Two’s-R Moseby, M Keenan, G Diack. Good Sorts-M and A Cosgrove. Wanaka Bowls Results Week ending 07:09:12 Friday Progressive Skips 1 B Macandrew 2 K Sutherland 3 K Chartres Thirds 1 R Chartres
2 B Holmes 3 T Tovey Leads 1 G McCarthy 2 M Wilson 3 D Brown. Wanaka Golf Club Tournament results. Ladies: Stableford: Senior Penny Wilson, 43 Pam MacLeod, 41 Helen Hames, 40 Kim Maitland, 39 Nora Hastings, 39 Intermediate Heather Wilson, 40 Jacqui ODonnell, 39 Joan Blomfield, 38 Annabel Kean, 38 Melanie Ewing, 38 Junior Janis Steel, 47 Fay Thompson, 40 Faye Mulvey, 39 Felicity Lambie, 39 Kristin Guthrie, 39. 4BBB Nett 1 Dianne Clelland & Janis Steel, 56 2 Eleanor Newton & Tama Sasaki, 59, 3 Mary Daly & Maureen Robertson, 59, 4 Trish Knight & Sue Esler, 60, 5 Theresa White & Ruth Rivertt-Cuthbert, 61, 6 Diana Clearwater & Helen Hames, 61. 36 HOLE GROSS SENIORS 1 149 Liz McRae (3), 2 165 HELEN HAMES (7.9), 3 166 Li Ying MORONEY (6.7), 4 170 Sally SHAW (11), 5 171 Suzanne Ewing (9). INTERMEDIATE 1 183 Lesley CLAGUE (18.8), 2 184 Bev CHINN (16.5), 184 Carmel HYNDMAN (17.6), 4 187 Leona WOODNORTH (15.6), 187 Lyn MARSHALL (20.5), 187 Annette MENLOVE (18.5), 187 Judy MUIR (15.3). JUNIOR 1 193 Frances BELL (20.7), 2 195 Diane CLEARWATER (20.9), 3 197 Jenny LAING (21.3), 197 Heather MCKENZIE (22.1), 5 198 Patricia Knight (22), 198 Miriam BURNSIDE (21) 36 HOLES NETT, SENIORS 1 146 Barbara BAYLISS (11.5), 146 Sally SHAW (11), 3 147 Sheryll ROY (13), 4 148 Penny WILSON (14.9). INTERMEDIATE 1 143 Lyn MARSHALL (20.5), 2 146 Carmel HYNDMAN (17.6), 4 147 Annette MENLOVE (18.5), 5 148 Annabel KEAN (19.7), 148 Bev CHINN (16.5). JUNIORS 1 145 Annabel SPIERS (25.9), 2 147 Pam SNELL (28.2), 147 Debbie O`CONNELL (28.3), 4 148 Felicity LAMBE. 36 HOLE AM
MEDAL SENIOR 1 Margaret Read, 70 c/b R/Up Noeline Weavers, 70 PM MEDAL SENIOR 1 Pauline Hogue, 71 R/up Patsy Milne, 73, Dale Dagg, 73. AM MEDAL INTERMEDIATE 1 Loris King, 66 R/Up Maureen Reeve, 69 PM MEDAL INTERMEDIATE 1 Anita Fraser, 77 c/b R/Up Jackie Mitchell, 77 AM MEDAL JUNIOR 1 Jeanette Gillies, 69 R/up Susan Esler, 71 PM MEDAL JUNIOR 1 Margaret O’Neill, 69 R/Up Marilyn Stewart, 74 c/b Mary Watson, 74. BEST NETT OVERALL Liz McRae, Lyn Marshall and Lesley Clague all on 143 BEST GROSS OVERALL Liz McRae 149 TEAMS L Clague, T Sasaki, P McRae, L King 440. Men’s: Stableford Seniors: Brett Gilbert of Wanaka, 42 Warren Davis of Mossburn, 39 Arthur Dovey of Wanaka, 39 Carl Hamlin of Wanaka, 38 Intermediate: Brian Collinson of Wanaka, 40 Rex Lambert of Wanaka, 40 Jeff Niederer of Wanaka, 40 Graeme Wyllie of St Clair, 38 Junior: Neville Hazlett of Heriot, 42 Ryan Sonntag of Taieri, 41 Tom Sidey of Arrowtown, 39 Alistair Aitken of North Shore, 37 4BBB Tony Harwood and Kim Gwilliam, 55 Mark Ewing and Richard Ewing, 56 Gavin McDonald and Murray Studholme, 57 Alistair Aitken and Nick Aitken, 58 Jack Davis and Warren Davis, 58 Vinnie Moore and Ronnie Moffat, 60. Lake Hawea Golf results: Seniors 1-13: 1 D Sullivan 84.13.71 on c/b, 2 A Hale 84.13.71. Juniors 14+: 1 T Anderson 88.19.69, 2 R Stevenson 88.18.70. LGU 1 M McElrea 130.39.89, 2 B Stevenson 113.23.90. Single Knockout R Stevenson bt P Hart 4 & 2. Nearest the Pin D Sullivan. Putting A Hale 28. Birdie/Net Eagle A Hale No 3.
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notice panelbeaters Wanaka Marina Limited wishes to advise that in terms of the company’s resource consent conditions, there will be chemical weed control measures taking place during the weeks of 17th September 2012 to 5th October 2012 depending on weather conditions. The chemical, Diquat, will be applied within 25 metres of the marina structure by ERMA approved licensed applicator, Landcare Services Limited.
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Access to the marina and surrounding water ways will be restricted during the period of application. Signage will be placed in the area to notify to public of the restricted access. This notice is given in accordance with the Otago Regional Council Water Use & Management policy under clause 12:7.1.1ii For further details please feel free to contact the applicator Graeme Larcombe on 027-222 5467 or the Marina Secretary Shane Gibson on 03443-0086.
Thursday 13 September to Wednesday 19 September 2012
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sunsport
Apprentice rowers The Wanaka rowing club open day had a good turnout despite some rain with 15 children and 18 adults
turning out to try the sport. Club captain Amanda Inkster said the rain stopped and the lake stayed flat until 11.30am enabling the eight, three quads and two doubles
to be taken out with the assistance of club members. Club members pictured organising an outing with the eight, (standing, from left): James Redai, Jamie Bowley Marg Galloway and Jaime Hutter, with Nick Blennerhassett sitting in the boat.
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Finn at the worlds After time training in both Sydney and Singapore leading up to the world youth sport climbing champs, Wanaka’s Finn Fairbairn placed 26th in the under 16 males division in speed climbing, and 50th in under 16 males
lead climbing. Finn said he found it a great experience both meeting other climbers and watching them climb. He has learnt a lot from this and is looking forward to putting it into his training and climbing. He found the
competition climbs started at a much higher grade than they do in New Zealand. Also the speed climbing wall that is used is now a standardised wall they use all round the world, which he does not have access to in New Zealand.
Representing Otago Three boys from the Upper Clutha under 13 rugby team have been selected to play for Otago Rugby teams
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this year. Pictured are Ned Williams-Holloway, who has been selected for the under 65kg team,
and Findlay Nolet and Joseph Wilson, who have been selected for the under 48kg team. Both teams are
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currently training for the South Island tournament being held in Christchurch during the school holidays.
Thursday 13 Sepember to Wednesday 19 September 2012