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This photograph was taken in Wanaka at 10.34am yesterday as the moon passed between the earth and the sun causing a partial solar eclipse. According to the Royal Astronomical Society of New Zealand the next time a solar eclipse will be visible from the South Island will be in September 22, 2025.

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Laura Williamson It was a chance to give back to volunteers who have given a lot, and if Monday night’s TrustPower Queenstown Lakes District Community Awards are any indication, Wanaka has quite a few. Individuals and groups from Wanaka won three of the six categories at the awards.

Local winners were Bike Wanaka for Sport and Leisure, the Festival of Colour for Arts and Culture, and Eachann Bruce, 17, for Youth Community Spirit.

Three more Wanaka organisations were named runners up or commended.

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president Mark Gould, it was rewarding to see the volunteer-run club acknowledged. The club is currently busy with multiple projects, including finishing the new Rock ‘n’ Rolla loop track at Lismore Bike Park, running the Unspoked junior cyclist’s club for riders aged 11 to 16, and a spate of track maintenance to get local trails ready for the “mad Christmas rush”. Bike Wanaka received $500 as part of the award, which Mark said he planned to “put back into mountain biking.”

Festival of Colour general manager Lindsey Schofield said “it was great to see so many local groups at the awards,” which acknowledge

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It was great to see so many local groups at the awards. contributions made by voluntary groups and organisations to the community. About 80 volunteers work with

the festival, providing services such as ushering, picking up performers from the airport, office administration

and distributing programmes. “It’s really nice for us to recognise our volunteers. We couldn’t function without them,” Lindsey said.

It was the second year in a row for the Bruce family when the winner of the District Youth Community Spirit Award was announced.

Eachann’s older sister Saasha won the award last year. He said the judges told him that, while the calibre of the other nominees was very high, it was his involvement in a “diverse range of help in the community” that won him the prize.

Eachann, 17, attends Mount Aspiring College and was nominated

by Year 13 Dean Joss Walker. Among other things, Eachann is a competitive rower, was the first student representative on the Wanaka Rowing Club Committee and this year organised a Year 7/8 Rippa Rugby competition. As well, he was heavily involved in the Kahu Youth Matariki celebrations as a volunteer. Eachann (second from left) is pictured on the night with QLDC Mayor Vanessa van Uden, Angela Griffiths from Kahu Youth and TrustPower’s chief financial controller and company secretary Robert Farron.

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inbrief Funds for food forest needed The Hawea Flat Domain Food Forest project is seeking funds to buy plants for the public forest.

They need $1160 to cover the cost of the first food forest cluster plan, featuring 99 plants, on the initial forest development of 700sqm. The species, variety and plant location are chosen according to criteria such as drought and disease resistance; cold and wind hardiness; light, sun and heat needs and compatibility with neighbour plants. Further clusters will be developed as resources allow.

The forest is managed by a charitable trust and is located on public land at the Hawea Domain.

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Anti-violence ride Upper Clutha anti-violence organisations are encouraging local men to ride with the annual White Ribbon Motorcycle Ride on Tuesday November 20. Anyone can join the ride or escort the riders into and out of Wanaka: there is a meeting point at the turn off to Albert Town on State Highway 6 at 8.05am, or at 8.15am at the bottom of Helwick Street. Local riders can join in if they have a current licence, a warranted bike with a minimum engine size of 250cc and they pledge never to commit, condone or remain silent about violence towards women.

“This is a fantastic opportunity for men from Wanaka and the surrounding area to stand up and show they support stopping violence towards women,” Jude Battson, co-ordinator for Upper Clutha Women’s Support Group, said. “We want attitudes to change and our local men to lead this charge.”

...Continued from page 1 TrustPower community relations representative Jess Somerville said that he impressed the judges with his passion to give back to a community that, in his words, has “done him many favours.”

Eachann received a framed certificate and $500 prize money, with $250 going to Eachann personally and $250 being given to his chosen community group, Kahu Youth.

Beyond the category winners, three other Wanaka groups were acknowledged at the awards. The Upper Clutha Senior Citizens Club, which provides social support and advocacy for senior citizens 60 years plus, was runner up in Health and Wellbeing. Coordinator Vivienne Fitzgerald said the club relied 100 percent on volunteers, who provided services such as transport and afternoon teas.

“Our volunteers work really hard and it was great to get the

recognition,” she said.

In Heritage and Environment section, Te Kakano Aotearoa Trust was runner up. The Trust runs a native plant nursery and supports native habitat restoration in the Upper Clutha.

Lake Hawea’s Thursday Group received a commendation in the same category. The group meets every Thursday morning between early March and the end of November to carry out work on the Lake Hawea foreshore, including

weeding, felling wilding trees such as Eucalypts, carting away debris and donating firewood to individuals in the community who need it.

A record 36 entries were received for this year’s Queenstown Lakes District Community Awards. The presentation is held annually and rotates between Queenstown, Arrowtown and Wanaka.

Goodbye conifer Caroline Harker The large conifer on the corner of Ardmore Street and Lakeside Drive is past its use-by-date and should be removed, according to Wanaka Community Board chairman Lyal Cocks. “It is now considered an eyesore and blocks the wow view of the lake as you come down Ardmore Street into Wanaka,” he said. “We’ve had letters from people saying it should be removed, and would be interested in any more feedback.”

The WCB agreed at its meeting on Tuesday (November 13) to put the proposed removal into next year’s annual plan.

QLDC Christmas fairy Jenn Anderson will be decorating the tree for the last time this year and is looking forward to a “pre-decorated and pre-lit fake tree” which is being passed on to Wanaka from Queenstown.

“They’re getting a new one made from skis,” she said. “It’s great to get their old one because it will look very classy and save us

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having to raise money for a new one. Trees that size cost more than $20,000.” Jenn said the old tree gets vandalised every Christmas.

“Someone always steals the star, and branches get broken, and they take tinsel off it too.” The new tree will be located at the

bottom of Helwick Street. “It will be high up on a scaffolded box so we hope people won’t be able to do any damage,” she said.

Million dollar grant for new scanner Laura Williamson A $1 million grant from Central Lakes Trust means a new CT scanner at Dunstan Hospital in Clyde could be up and running by next autumn. “We’re very close to pressing the go button,” Russell McGeorge, Chairman of Central Otago Health Services Limited (COHSL) said.

The scanner has been a long time coming. The Southern District Health Board decided in June to introduce a phased programme in which Dunstan would receive a scanner first, with another one to follow

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at Lakes District Hospital in about two years. The decision came after years of lobbying by COHSL arguing that the best place to base a scanner service for the region was Clyde as opposed to Queenstown. The Southern DHB decided to fund operating costs for both, with each community responsible for raising the funds to buy the scanners. Patients currently have to travel to Dunedin for CT scans.

Russell said Central Lakes Trust had been very supportive of the project, and without the grant the scanner would not

have been able to proceed.

“We’re very pleased that they processed the application quickly and approved the project. It’s really fantastic.”

The grant meant the scanner could hopefully be ordered from European suppliers in December and delivered by late March.

Another $300,000 was still required to pay for building alterations. Russell said the charitable group Friends of Dunstan had already committed to underwrite $150,000 towards this, and a joint Lions Club and Rotary Club fundraising

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initiative was scheduled for February. There had also been a “steady stream of unsolicited donations” since the Southern DHB announcement.

The scanner is only the 12th project to have received a grant of $1 million or more in the 13-year history of Central Lakes Trust. Russell said he hopes to open the new facility next year during Dunstan Hospital’s 150th anniversary celebrations.

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Tests show water not polluted Caroline Harker Protect Our Water spokesperson Kim Fogelberg is upset the Otago Regional Council repeatedly published information saying Hawea Flat water is polluted, probably by septic tanks, when the community’s own tests have since shown the water is not polluted.

“The council has managed to freak out quite a few residents with their claims and forced us as a community to pay for something our rates should be paying for,” she said.

Earlier this year the ORC reported “samples show elevated nitratenitrogen concentrations [in Hawea Flat bores]…. probably caused by septic tank leaching,” which resulted in a communityled initiative to test the bores. The locals found nitrate levels are extremely low which indicated the water was very clean. The ORC continued to state the water was polluted until last week when

Director of Environmental Information and Science John Threlfall told the Wanaka Sun the tests the ORC based its conclusions on were done on freshly dug bores - which have higher levels of sediment because they haven’t settled – “which would

come up with low levels of nitrate in the tested bores, giving the local residents more peace of mind.”

While Kim is disappointed there was a lot of unnecessary worry about the quality of water in Hawea Flat, she said

The council has managed to freak out quite a few residents with their claims. have elevated the samples’ nitrate levels”.

“The ORC’s past claims simply never added up,” Kim said. “It appears the high nitrate readings in their data were from drillers’ logs and that data was never intended for scientific research.” Kim said residents had offered the ORC access to their bores at every meeting they had together, but were turned down.

John Threlfall said; “It is good news that the results [found by Kim and her neighbours] have

she is “thrilled our water is so damn good”.

She said the ORC report was useful in that it highlighted some important issues.

“The community is sitting in a sensitive area in terms of potential contamination,” she said.

“I hope the ORC does consider this when it comes to calculating the risks of increased intensive farming practices in the area.”

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Makeover for The Crib Laura Williamson Kahu Youth’s premises ‘The Crib’ received a spruce up last Thursday thanks to a visit from 25 energetic Bunnings Warehouse staff (pictured).

The employees were in Wanaka for a quarterly Bunnings area meeting, gatherings at which the staff offer equipment and four hours’ labour to a cause in the local community. Kahu Youth worker Angie Griffiths said she submitted a comprehensive plan to Bunnings, proposing an outdoor makeover of

The Crib, with a rainy day option involving painting interior walls.

“You have to make sure you can keep 25 people busy for four hours,” she said.

were done they gifted equipment such as a saw, hammers and nails to the youth club.

Bruce Cockroft, complex manager for Bunnings in Dunedin,

the nitty gritty hard work has been done.

Fine weather meant the crew was able to work both outside and inside, painting a room, weeding and trimming the garden, and building two raised vegetable beds, two compost bins and a fence. Once they

said the Kahu Youth project was “right up our alley”. The staff included Bunnings employees from Auckland, Blenheim, Nelson, Ashburton, Christchurch and Dunedin, as well as

general manager Jacqui Coombes.

Angie said her team hadn’t had the time or the funds to get the garden under way since shifting to the Russell Street building in December 2011. Now that the “nitty gritty hard work has been done”, Kahu Youth could utilise the garden to provide vegetables for meals prepared on site, and educate young people about eating sensibly and living sustainably.

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Helicopter crash Pilot Julian Dean Kramer, also known as Julianne or JK, was the sole occupant of the Robinson 22 helicopter that crashed on the Criffel Range in the Cardrona Valley on Thursday.

The 52-year-old was the chief flying instructor at the Wakatipu Area Club. The club released the following statement on its website after the tragic event: “Undoubtedly all pilots that have flown in the area will be moved by this tragedy, as JK was such an integral part of the aviation community in Queenstown.

Many of us owe a great deal of our aviation knowledge and skills to JK and it is unbelievable that this incredibly experienced and capable pilot is no longer with us.”

The Civil Aviation Authority investigation report into the crash could take up to a year to be completed.

Commission compromise Caroline Harker A compromise solution has been reached regarding the commission charged by the i-Site to tourism operators. A furore erupted last month when Lake Wanaka Tourism proposed raising the commission charged by 25 percent. Most tourism

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operators opposed the raise saying it was too much in the current economic climate.

I-Site manager Sarah Hobbs said they have come up with a solution where operators can stick with the original commission rate if that suits them best. They will only pay the extra 25 percent if they want extra

services from the i-site.

“We have considered a range of options and really hope this one will work for everyone,” Sarah said. The i-Site has also simplified its systems which should decrease costs for tourism operators doing business there, and improve their cash flows, she said.

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Boom kids hit school Laura Williamson Local primary schools are feeling the echo of the baby boom that gripped the Upper Clutha starting in 2007. As of June 2008, a year-to-date total of 126 babies had been born in the district, compared with 57 from January to June of 2012.

The bevy of babies was immortalised in an Otago Daily Times photo featuring 60 of Wanaka’s newest nappy-clad citizens lined up together on a mat, children who are poised to enter primary school from this year.

Paul Cartlidge, Acting Principal of the Holy Family Catholic School said the school’s intake of new entrants was up approximately a third on past years. “It’s our largest new entrant intake since we opened,” he said.

Paul’s family was part of the 2008 baby rush, with daughter Holly born in January of that year.

While Hawea Flat School has not seen a noticeable roll spike in 2012, Principal Sue Heath said the new entrants intake in term four was “higher that usual”, at 11 students.

She added the school had experienced growth overall in the junior area over the past two to three years, with pupil numbers at the younger end higher than in the senior area.

According to the start-of-year newsletter, Wanaka Primary School began this school

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year with a roll of 400, its highest ever, and 103 five-year-olds expected to join the school in 2012.

Local mother Yolinde Magill’s son Kezik was born in January of 2008 and he has just started the Sky Bridge programme at Wanaka Primary. She said the school had told her this year’s Sky Bridge intake was also the largest one so far. Yolinde attended a reunion last

weekend with other members of her 2008 ante-natal class, with all but one member of the original group attending.

Pictured at the reunion are (from left) Harrison Eastwood, Kezik Magill, Jack Gollop, George Young, Cameron Thornton, Marley Lahood, Jorja Miles (obscured), Hunter Heath and Lia Hunter (obscured), who are all about to turn five and start school.

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interactive way. “We wanted them to think about the skills required for different jobs and get a taste of a broad range of jobs in our community. More and more we are seeing the value of transferable skills in the workplace and it was a great opportunity to reinforce this outside the classroom. The Wanaka businesses we approached were very supportive and we are very grateful to them for the disruption to their work day,” Charlotte said.

The winners of the challenge will be announced at assembly this week after all the “evidence” is processed.

Pictured are Year 10 students from Team Pedro’s Gang having a look under the hood. Clockwise from left: Daimler Arcega, Sarah Cooper-Slee, Phil Balmes, Jayden Fisher, Craig Murray, Alex Urquhart, Toby van Asch, Alannah Stalker, Ruby Cors, Tarryn Dickson.

Students from Mount Aspiring College took to the streets, cafes, offices, garages and salons of Wanaka last Friday as part of the Year 10 Career Challenge 2012.

One hundred students, divided into teams of eight to ten members, were given a set of cryptic clues, a disposable camera and a map.

The groups competed against the clock to visit about 14 businesses, completing a set of challenges and research tasks along the way.

Activities included sushi rolling, busking, checking the oil in a car, depilation, singing nursery rhymes to the “mad” butcher, tracking down an accountant, visiting the vet and taking crazy photos.

Organisers Karyn Munro and Charlotte Lucas said the idea was for the students to explore the world of work in a fun and

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Fledgling feathers

Laura Williamson These young weka chicks are one of five known sets currently on Mou Wahu Island, according to Annette Grieve, DOC’s Wanaka programme manager, community relations. She said that this has been an excellent breeding season with wet conditions bringing worms to the surface to feed. She also asked that the public be made aware dogs are not permitted on Mou Wahu, especially with the fledgling chicks being very vulnerable,

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and dog owners could be prosecuted.

Buff weka were reintroduced to the islands of Lake Wanaka in 2001, and three breeding pairs are scheduled to be transferred from the Lake Wakatipu islands to Lake Wanaka’s Te Peka Karara (Stevensons Island) in mid-summer. The last of the resident weka on Te Peka Karara were removed in early 2011 to undertake a series of rabbit control operations.

The operation was a success and the island is now rabbit free.

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Wetlands restoration day Laura Williamson Te Kakano Aotearoa Trust is holding a planting session for a new Penrith Wetlands habitat restoration project this Saturday from 10am.

The group is calling for volunteers to help with planting manuka, flax, Olearia hectorii (giant tree daisy), cabbage trees and kowhai. According to Te Kakano nursery manager Andrew Penniket, the two-

Word-lovers treat Laura Williamson Wanaka word-lovers were treated to a visit from Burns Fellow and 2009-11 Poet Laureate Cilla McQueen last weekend, thanks to community group Poetic Justice (POJU).

The weekend of words began with a poetry reading on Friday evening at Federal Diner. More than 30 attendees enjoyed an audience with Cilla, supported by live

readings from local POJU members. Cilla read from the breadth of her collection, including the wellknown ‘Crikey’, ‘For Ben At The Lake’ and ‘Homing In’. Listeners enjoyed poignant references ranging from the familiar (pikelets, ferry crossings, the weather), the political (relentless subdivision) to domestic day-today of being here, and of being in love. On Sunday nine writers

spent the morning with Cilla at The Black Shack at John’s Creek, Hawea where they shared their work and were given literary tips and insights from one of New Zealand’s best.

Poetic Justice Wanaka is a voluntary organisation which manages regular poetry events in the Upper Clutha region. The next gig will be a symposium at Mt Maude Vineyard in March.

to-three-hectare wetland will serve as an additional “stepping stone” to other

Bay. Wetlands provide specialised habitats for a variety of fauna and

The two-to-three-hectare wetland will serve as an additional stepping stone to other wetlands. wetlands around Lake Wanaka, including those at Roys Bay West, Waterfall Creek and Glendhu

flora, such as pukeko and indigenous fish. As well, the new kowhai would contribute to the DOC

Project Gold programme, an initiative to re-establish kowhaiintheregion,which have been decimated by rabbits.

Tools and morning tea will be provided for volunteers at the planting.

To find the Penrith Wetland, drive to the end of Beacon Point Road, turn left and, from the beach, follow the foreshore. There will be a Te Kakano flag and trailer marking the site.

Changes to the Challenge Caroline Harker Several changes have been made to Challenge Wanaka 2013 to create more ambience in town during the event. The finish line has been moved on to Pembroke Park and athletes will do a ‘lap of honour’ around three sides of the park before they reach the finish line.

“It will be good for spectators and it will give the athletes a great sense of occasion as they finish,” race director Victoria

Murray-Orr said.

Two bars have permission to use more footpath space so spectators can sit out on the edge of the course watching the race while eating and drinking. Both Trout and Water Bar will have tables and chairs extending out to the edge of Ardmore Street.

Another change is that cyclists will do a two-lap course so spectators will see them go through town twice.

“We want to create a really cool

atmosphere which people take away with them, and hopefully they will come back again,” Victoria said.

“The whole town will be buzzing.

We also want local retailers and businesses to benefit as much as possible.”

Victoria discussed the changes with the Wanaka Community Board at its meeting on Tuesday. She told board members there has been a “massive” increase in the number of athletes, up 200 on the last race, with 1500 entries for 2013 already.

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Pyjama party new for festival The programme for the ninth annual Summerdaze Festival programme has been announced with about 40 events scheduled for Wanaka and Queenstown.

As well as the Tea Dance and the Teddy Bears Picnic, a new event for children, the “pyjama party in the library” will be held this summer.

“We’re expecting a lot of interest in these, after all, what child wouldn’t want to come along to the library after hours with a blankie and teddy for a kid friendly evening of entertainment, hot chocolate and stories?” QLDC arts and events facilitator Jan Maxwell said.

The festival programme runs from New Year’s Eve to the end of January.

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Crafty chance for creative kids Kids are in for a deal at the next two upcoming Sunday Craft Markets, with youngsters invited to sell handmade arts and crafts for free. Children’s stalls usually cost $5.

Sunday Craft Market coordinator Susan Manson said the free offer would encourage

wee creatives to come along and give it a try even if they didn’t have quite enough for a full stall. She already had several enquiries from eight- to 12-yearolds hoping to sell items such as jewellery and sun catchers. The markets already have a few regular child merchants, with one

selling crocheted floor mats and table mats and another offering hand-drawn cards.

Crafty kids will be at the Sunday markets on November 18 and December 2 at Market Corner, Pembroke Park.

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Exploring vintage fashion Gina Dempster As a practical Southern girl, it’s my jeans and t-shirts that get a thrashing. But I’ve had some good fashion inspiration lately from the Wanaka Wastebusters’ models for Passion for Fashion.

Their attitude and vintage outfits really shone on the runway. Watching the outfits evolve from the early try-ons was a bit of an education for a non-fashionista like me. I learnt that to look amazing in retro clothes you need quality clothing, a strong sense of personal style and fabulous accessories.

Vintage fashion is pretty much the opposite of “fast fashion”. I’ve just read Lucy

Siegle’s book “To Die For: Is Fashion Wearing Out the World?” from the Wanaka library. She talks about the rise of supercheap fashion in the UK and the terrible environmental and social consequences for developing countries. With t-shirts retailing for less than three pounds, clothing in the UK has become more or less disposable.

It makes me happy that we don’t have a plethora of cheap clothing stores in Wanaka.

But how to look stylish on a budget? Here’s some advice from Lucy Siegle and Wanaka style masters.

1. Wear all your clothes (there’s no point in keeping them for best; you don’t want your clothing

to be in better condition that you are).

2. If you don’t wear it, share it (give it to friends, have a swap party, donate it).

3. Pay more for less (buy quality classic pieces eg a well-fitting jacket which won’t date – hmm, I think that’s where I went wrong with the lace skirt).

4. Only buy clothes you love and that fit you well (even if the sales girl says the next size down looks really good on you and will stretch when you wash it – I always fall for that one).

5. Buy secondhand – you can find some good quality clothes at Wastebusters, the Sally Army, the school op shop and Serendipity.

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Permanent home for wearable creations Some of Wanaka Wearable Creations show exhibits will be displayed at the Warbirds and Wheels visitor attraction at Wanaka Airport.

“In the past some of the creations have either been put in storage by their owners or have been trashed, so it’s great to think the public will get another chance to see some of them for some time to come,” Creations co-director Kate Paterson-

Ross said.

Warbirds and Wheels manager Ed Taylor said they hoped to have around six on display at any one time position alongside the Real Art Road show permanent exhibition. He said they are working out how to display the outfits and hope to have the exhibit open by early 2013.

Pictured at the show: Anna McKay and Sarah Stone’s “Pyscho Killer”, modelled by Sarah. photo: wanaka.tv

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poeticjustice This poem was chosen by Wanaka’s Poetic Justice group. Poems may be sent to poeticjusticewanaka@gmail.com for selection.

Thinking trees At the edge of Foveaux Strait sculptured trees lean north. Even pines, macrocarpa and gums are humbled by the wind.

Here on the southern cliffs only the cabbage trees grow straight with resilient long leaves they wisely have few branches but many heads to outwit the wind.

- Gwenda Rowlands, Wanaka November 2012

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Hilda Rivers (6 March 1916 – 6 November 2012) This obituary was written by Hilda’s three surviving children Ashlea King (Wanaka), Ann Verboeket (Waikanae) and Barney Rivers (Melbourne).

The passing of Hilda Rivers so soon after the death of her son Murray just four weeks ago, will be mourned by the huge number of people whose lives she touched both locally and nationally.

Hilda and [the late] Cuthbert Rivers were long-standing Central Otago residents – first in Cromwell where Cuthbert was Principal of Cromwell District High School, and then in Wanaka where they enjoyed a long retirement.

Prior to moving to Wanaka, Hilda co-founded the Cromwell Art Society and the Otago Central Travel Club. She will be best remembered for her prolific art work depicting many well known Otago landscapes, early miners cottages and floral watercolours.

These grace many local homes as well as those further afield in New Zealand and in Australia.

Hilda’s first art lessons were taken through Elizabeth Stevens in Cromwell and one of her early tutors was Colin McCahon who instilled in her a discipline of “looking and listening, and then painting the way I wanted to”. As a past president and

life member of the Wanaka Art Society she made art affordable and accessible both at exhibitions and to the many visitors to her studio in Brownston St. Hilda exhibited nationally at the Kelliher Art exhibition and at the New Zealand Guild of Artists. At the age of 87, she was invited to be the guest artist at the Fiordland Art Society’s annual exhibition and this was a huge source of pride for her.

Even during her seven years in Elmslie House, Hilda contributed hugely to the welfare of the others – most particularly those less fortunate than herself.

In the last 12 months of her life she knitted 16 rugs which have gone to orphanages in Eastern Europe.

In her 97th year Hilda was still smart and savvy enough to maintain a keen interest in politics and religion and in the lives of her 12 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.

She will be sadly missed.

Postscript: Murray Rivers died from a heart attack while jet boating near Makarora on October 14.

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Getting fresh with Al Brown Laura Williamson Wanaka foodies had a chance to catch up with restaurateur and TV star Al Brown last week when he gave a talk as part of the launch of his new book Get Fresh, a collection of writing and recipes from various regions around New Zealand, including Central Otago.

The book features a recipe for slow-roasted merino shoulder made with

is prepared. He also signed autographs, including one for the youngest fan in attendance, Liam Dennis Williamson, 7 (pictured).

A devoted follower of Al’s TV series Hunger for the Wild and Coasters, Liam was thrilled to get his copy of Al’s seafood book, Go Fish, signed.

The event was also a fundraising event, netting $280 for St John Wanaka.

merino-cross lamb sourced from Ben Gordon’s farm in the Cardrona Valley. Al also profiles the Cromwell Market, “a great little market” where he loaded up on loin chops, garlic and late-season cherries.

About 70 people attended the launch, at which Al spoke about his new book, his travels and his philosophies on cooking, such as food reflecting the local environment in which it

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New chairman for Warbirds trust Caroline Harker The Warbirds Over Wanaka Community Trust out-going chairman Murray Cleverley said Central Otago has benefited by more than $75 million since the formation of the WOW Community Trust in 2006. Event manager Mandy Deans said this was from a combination of visitor spending,

sponsorship and general airshow spending.

Murray was speaking at the Warbirds AGM on Monday. He resigned from his position at the meeting and was replaced

by John Christie. John is CEO of the Otago Chamber of Commerce, and has been on the Warbirds trust for 18 months. John Wilson also stepped down from the trust and Murray thanked

him for his “considerable input to our grant funding and financials”. Ross McRobie was appointed as a new trustee and as the deputy chairman.

Audited accounts presented at the meeting showed the WOW Community Trust ended the 2011 financial year with a surplus of $110,167.

The previous financial year ended with a deficit of $166,286.

WOW Ltd ended the 2011 financial year with a deficit of $184,420, more than in 2010 which ended with a deficit of $55,130. Murray told the AGM this year WOW has an unaudited operating surplus of about $200,000.

Earlier in 2012 the trust established Warbirds and Wheels visitor attraction.“It is now a significant asset for the

Wanaka community and Southern Lakes district,” Murray said. “It has provided a permanent presence for Warbirds Over Wanaka …The Trust has borrowed significantly to enable the establishment of this entity as it was deemed important we maintain a strong aviation presence at Wanaka Airport.”

The next airshow will be in 2014.

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crimescene Wilful damage Two local youths were referred to Youth Aid for their actions and involvement in some of the damage done at the old primary school on Tenby Street. A letterbox was set alight with fireworks during the weekend. A local male was arrested for wilful damage following a domestic incident.

Liquor ban in force A local 16-year-old male was referred to Youth Aid as a result of the local liquor ban enforcement. There is a full liquor ban in the Wanaka CBD between 10pm and 8am every day which includes the Lake Wanaka foreshore area, from Sunrise Bay to Penrith Park, to an outer boundary formed by Meadowstone Drive, Stone Street, Golf Course Road, Macpherson Street, State Highway 84 and Ardmore Street.

Misbehaving males A local male was processed by police under the boy racer provisions for sustained loss of traction in a residential street. He will attend court. Another local male was arrested and charged for disqualified driving.

A male from out of town was processed for driving with excess breath alcohol over the weekend.

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

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Grant for local footballer A young footballer who attends Mount Aspiring College has been awarded a New Zealand Football Foundation grant.

Olly Ceci, 14, received an individual grant under the category of “supporting talented players both domestically and internationally to achieve excellence.”

The funds will help cover expenses such as travel to New Zealand

Football’s National Talent Centre, which Olly has attended for the past two years.

Originally from Yorkshire, Olly came to Central Otago with his family eight years ago. He currently plays for Wanaka Junior Football Club and this year was a key player in their league-winning under 17 team. He is also a member of the Mount Aspiring College First

XI team, the Wanaka Football Club men’s A team and the Football South 14th Grade Federation team.

Olly helps coach younger players in his local club and hopes to be in the NZ under 17 squad for the 2015 World Cup. For the record, he is a Liverpool supporter.

Curling comes to Cardrona Croline Harker

inbrief Tramper rescued A 67-year-old Dunedin woman was flown to Wanaka for medical treatment on Tuesday after breaking her ankle while tramping in the Siberia Valley.

The group she was with activated a personal locator beacon which enabled the Rescue Coordination Centre New Zealand (RCCNZ) to arrange a rescue without delay.

Finlay selected for SI team To clarify last week’s story “Rep players acknowledged by club”: Finlay Nolet was selected for the South Island team in his grade, as well as playing for Otago under 48kg rugby team.

A new club plans to have regular curling sessions on an old farm dam near the Cardrona village. The dam has been used occasionally for curling in the past with people using homemade stones. Now 16 new curling stones have been imported from China and the club members are ready to play the next time the dam ices

over - presumably not until next winter.

The Cardrona Curling Club unpacked the new stones at the inaugural meeting last week. Foundation members include (from left) Sandy Hazledine, John Harridge, Steve Norman, Roger Gardiner, Gerry Huston, Dave Easton, Max Dickson, Lex Cameron and Alastair Thompson.

The dam is on property

near the old Waiorau Station homestead on land owned by Tim and Cathy Scurr, and Blyth Adams and Anne Lockhart.

Club spokesman John Harridge said the club has plans for some improvements to the ‘rink’, which should ensure reliable curling ice for two months each winter.

It will also be fundraising to pay for the curling stones and for rink maintenance. New members are welcome, John said. photo: supplied

kayak course

White-water course Work will be completed in December on the Scott Shipley designed white-water course on Hawea River which has been under construction since early October. The course includes two large weirs which will create competition-style rapids for kayakers.

Martin Curtis with Barrie McDonald.

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Having a Miner’s Ball It will be a whirling, stepping and stomping good time at the Miner’s Ball and Ceilidh, to be held at Lake Wanaka Centre on December 8.

Dance caller Martin Curtis said the ball will feature Irish and Scottish dances, mixed with oldtime numbers like the St Bernards Waltz. No experience? Not to worry.

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“The emphasis is on fun, and we will walk you through every dance,” Martin said.

He will be joined on stage by a sevenpiece band featuring some of the “country’s best Celtic musicians”, including accordionist Barrie McDonald and Bob Bickerton on Irish pipes and flute. It’s music straightfromthegoldrush

era. “Most of the miners were from Scotland and Northeast England, and this is the sort of dances they would have had,” Martin said.

Also on offer, prizes for the best period costumes (optional), a cash bar and supper is included. Tickets are $45 from Pembroke Wines, numbers are limited.

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BOARD Firemen , ambulance etc . I have to take my hat off to you guys. The siren goes off a lot and it’s you guys that have to stop what you’re doing. Thanks for looking after the community.

Great work Quays! Keep up the hard work! prove me right go all the way and become a pro ! I said you’re the 1 who could do it! Good luck Happy birthday Odie!! We hope it’s a super, smashing and lovely day, from auntie and uncle B How much wood could a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood? Think about that wanaka!

Insects have wings! It’s true!

The dictionary describes a “local “as “an inhabitant of a specified locality “. That means everyone living in wanaka now is “local”.

Yes there are a lot of english accents, we fell in love with this stunning country, its scenery and people, as did your ancestors who arrived with their varied accents and made nz their home for generations to come. We are all so lucky to live here together.

Good on you re your letter “River safety” last week. I too would like to see a closed section of the clutha between the outlet and the Albert town bridge. Unfortunately the boaties won’t see it that way.

Why not put the rowing club with the new multisport station being built next 2 doc building?

It’s not about how long you’ve been here, but whether you accept Wanaka as it is and try not to change it into some place u just left.

Wanaka, life the way it should be!!

My vaccinated child has whooping cough.

Thanks to the irresponsible parents who “choose not” to vaccinate their kids. Right now my child is suffering because of yours.

You want to go to London and see if you can find a pub without a kiwi accent in it mate.

Cyclists. Yes you do have to give way on one way bridges, even if your legs a bit tired , and screaming obscenities probably won’t change the road rules.

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editorial As of next autumn, Upper Clutha residents will no longer have to travel to Dunedin to access CT scans, thanks to a grant from Central Lakes Trust and community-based funding. Meanwhile, due to community-based volunteers, some of whom were acknowledged this week at the TrustPower Queenstown Lakes District Community Awards, we have a world-renowned arts festival, a top-notch network of cycling tracks, tidy foreshores, a native plant nursery, care for our seniors, children’s sports events and a youth club.

And in last week’s paper, we profiled St John volunteer Barbara Roxburgh, who has been with the organisation for 27 years.

Wanaka may be small, and it may be isolated, but it’s a place with a big heart, and it’s a place where the connection between the community and its people are strong. Nice work, Wanaka. Thanks for giving back!

Trees debated With reference to the letter on ‘Tree heights’ (WS, November 8) Albert Town is zoned ‘Township’, not High Density Residential.

The District Plan recognizes the “character and amenity of the township” and this is related to low density residential development.

To claim “there are only a few species of trees we wish to restrict” is incorrect, because the restrictions would not provide sufficient space for well formed, medium to large trees.

To state the proposal “only apply to trees planted on the boundary” is misleading, because the 2.0m setback is inside boundaries. Approximately 250m2 of a quarter acre section and proportionally more area of a small section would be affected.

Combining “large” trees with “wilding” trees is incorrect. Good design selects the right tree for the right place.

Allowing for recession planes, buildings up to 2.0m from a boundary with a maximum height of 7.0m can seriously compromise privacy and outlook. Restricting residents’ ability to screen neighbouring buildings is unjust.

The rule refers to new trees; however in the long term there are implications related to replacing existing trees. Incremental erosion of the tree character and amenity values would occur.

The rule does not apply to most Low Density Residential zones and it is an unnecessary imposition on Wanaka and Hawea where it is frequently ignored.

The proposal is out of sync with the value many locals place on private property rights and the tree character of Albert Town. Urban trees provide aesthetic, environmental and ecological benefits and this proposal is inappropriate, unfair and short sighted.

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Ode to Mt Roy In the light of recent focus on Mt Roy, several people have asked me to contribute this to the Wanaka Sun. I wrote the poem after my recent first helicopter ride (thanks to the Holy Family School gala) and my first steps on Mt Roy. I think we all share a love for our natural landscape…and so I share my joy of initial contact with you.

Helicopter visit to Mt Roy Tell me, Mt Roy, What did you think when I Stepped out onto your shoulder?

Did you see me smiling into your wrinkles?

Did you like my toes tickling your white beard.

I caught your wink into the cloud break.

Your breath steamed away in a swirl.

The wind stole your message.

I couldn’t hear your shout.

But I read your lips.

‘How bout a kiss?’

I can’t stop grinning.

You either?

You flirt.

Kate Bariletti Wanaka

Alan Cutler Albert Town

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inbrief Tight races on tour The Tour de Femme road cycle race for women up the Cardrona Valley and back took place on Saturday, with a time trial option on Friday afternoon.

The time trial, on an 8.5km Riverbank Road circuit, was a close race between Dunedin’s Reta Trotman and Wanaka’s Simone Maier, who were separated by one second. The pair competed again on Saturday in the 70km return race from Lone Star to the Crown Range summit, with Reta winning by four minutes over Simone, and Wanaka’s Ailsa Rollinson coming in third. Placed fifth overall, and second in the 50+ division, Ginny Rutledge was the best of the local women in the recreational 44km race which was won by Dunedin’s Glenda Bruce in a tight race to the finish. Nicola Simpson and Helena Reimer won the 22km social team event.

Disappointed but confident Wanaka’s Katharine Eustace finished 16th in the first World Cup of 2012-13 skeleton racing season at Lake Placid where the international federation trialled a new three-run format. She said she was pleased to be in the top six after her first run and was confident she could maintain that form in her second run. “I pushed a personal best in the second heat which got me off to a good start, but in corner ten I made an error and ended up hitting the roof and then the wall which took away all my speed,” she said. “I am very disappointed but it gives me confidence going into the next couple of races.”

Katharine’s New Zealand team mate, Ben Sandford, placed eighth in his race. The World Cup skeleton racing season moves to Park City, Utah, where Ben and Katharine will race next weekend.

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Colourful dance show One hundred and eighty dancers, some as young as three years old, took to the stage on Saturday for Dance Wanaka’s annual dance recital. The show, inspired by colour, included

performances in modern jazz, lyrical, hip hop, classical ballet and contemporary dance styles. “The show was a huge success and our dancers performed beautifully,” director and teacher, Anna

Thomas, said. “It was such a wonderful opportunity for the dancers to perform in full costume on stage and with full lighting effects.”

This group of nine and ten year olds: Maye Hall, Alice

Howard, Mackenzie Barnett, Lara Edwards, Maude Rogers, Mae Cradock, Cara Busse, Piper Cavanagh, and Persia Thor-Poet, are pictured during their jazz performance of “Black and White”. photo: nina henderson photography

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Congrats to Bike Wanaka and Hawea Thursday Morning Group for their Trustpower awards. It’s been great working with you both! Te Kakano

Water slide. Classic yellow plastic water slide.

One end attaches to hose. $10 ph 443 2222

Liv McBride singing this Thurs 4-6pm @ Wanaka Farmer Market.

Caring for your dog in my home when you’re away. Pet Care Services Wanaka. Ph 021 201 1121

Need to get organised? Experienced PA ready to help. Please call 021 999 370 or 443 4039.

Wheat 4 sale, whole or crushed 30kg bags.

Layers mash 25kg.021 251 5510

Lots of great New Zealand made gift ideas at the Sunday Craft Market! Next market on November 18, Market Corner, Pembroke Park, from 10am

for sale 1990 toyota starlet xl white low mileage 48769kms 2 owners. Rego lapsed wof nov12. $500 ph 0272763932 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 Blue Nintendo Ds with games , great condition, ideal Xmas present $150. Tel 443 2133 Boardroom table with 4 chairs . Ideal for home or office $350. Tel 443 2133 Car for sale: bmw, automatic, wof and reg untill Feb/2013. $3.000,00 (ono) Call or text 022 080 2330 Chief Books make great gifts. Easy to post, don’t break and 1 size fits all! For the child U love.

027 644 9575 Children’s inflatable boat with plastic oars. Have fun at th lake this summer. $15 ph 443 2222

You can buy Chief Books at Big Tums Little Bums, Paper Plus or from Chris at 027 644 9575

free FREE children’s programme, teaching kids how to keep safe & cope with effects of family violence. contact maxine.blair@barnardos.org.nz Free delivery - when you buy your groceries online at organicexpress.co.nz Wanaka, Albert Town, Hawea and Hawea Flat residential areas.

Crafty kids wanna try selling your handmade arts and crafts at the sunday craft market on November 18? Give it a try for free! Call susan 443 7906 for more info Free house concert this Sat 7pm @ Nook Rd nursery. All weather. Bring wine and chair. Kids welcome. Anna van Riel and the Daisy Dukes.

Folk & Bluegrass FREE Bike Warrant of Fitness at Racers Edge Bike – We’ll check Brakes, Chains, Tyre Pressures, Gear Shifting, and supply a FREE CHAIN LUBE 03 443 8855

Clothes drier for sale, $90ono, ph 4434175 Crushed barley 4 sale, 30kg. 4434944 Mazda 626 1990. Good wee car, great for learners. Ph 0274167802 for more details Books; THE WORLD OF DOGS/ BARACK OBAMA/ KIRI TE KANAWA/ 5 x Dick Francis. Ph 03 4454117 NEW ZEALAND GARDENER Magazines, 33 issues from 2008-2010. $20. The lot. Ph 03 4454117 Garage sale sat.17th at 9am 86a matai rd. new sink various household stuff Girls’ pink bike with gears , suit 7-12 years .

Excellent condition $150. Tel 443 2133 JK.Kids Spencer Mall. Nothing over $15.00 come and do your xmas shopping now Lawn Master Mower, goes very well, has catcher. $80 phone 021 150 7042 LEATHER CORNER LOUNGE SUITE. Chocolate brown. Very good cond. Come and view. $1250 ph 443 2222 new 20lt food grade poly pails with sealable lids. $20. ph 4439046 Organic Express - the grocery store that delivers to your door. Locally owned and operated. organicexpress.co.nz Pink Nintendo Ds with games, great condition , ideal Xmas present $150. Tel 443 2133 Pool table with accessories. Hardly used. Great xmas gift for the kids 1150x2100 ph0272763932 Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2000. 2lt Auto 95k. Silver, ski racks, good tires, wof&reg. $7800.

Ph 4431434 or 0274640415 Super fresh fruit and vege - we support local growers wherever possible. organicexpress.co.nz Toaster Oven. Ideal sleep out. As new $15 ph 443 2222 Trial flights- Summer special $99, try for yourself or a great present. Phone Ruth 443 4005.

Wanaka Scouts has sheep manure $10 a bag or $30 for 4 bags. Phone Bazza 4431662.

Free Icebreaker socks at Racers Edge. Yep. Spend $150 or more on Icebreaker and get a FREE pair of Icebreaker socks! Promo starts Friday 16th.

employment HOUSEKEEPING POSITION AVAILABLE – Fit, Reliable, and Experienced Housekeeping Supervisor required for weekend work, some weekdays also available. Approximately 3 hours – 4 hours per day. Please send covering letter and CV to jo@wanakahotel.co.nz or drop into Wanaka Hotel Reception, Attn Jo, 71 Ardmore Street, Wanaka.

notice Are you interested in sharing the facilities of a community house? Please contact Megan on 4432677 or email mswenterprises@kinect.co.nz Cardrona 150 years of Gold & cardrona Vintage Fair Sat & Sun 8/9 Dec. Check out www.

Cardrona150.com Cardrona Vintage Fair & Cardrona 150 years of Gold on big weekend, 8/9 Dec. True family fun!

Could the person who found phone on the 6 tee frisbee golf phone Nicole 4431662 Craft market on November 18th , see you at market corner, Pembroke park from 10 am for handmade New Zealand arts and crafts Does your group need affordable space?

Seeking interest in part time tenants for wanaka community house. Phone Megan 4432677 or email mswenterprises@kinect.co.nz Experienced caretaker available now to look after your property. Ten years caretaking experience with small and large properties.

Excellent references. Please call 443 4030 or 021 999370.

Family weekend in Cardrona. 150 years of Gold & Cardrona Vintage Fair 8/9 Dec. See you there!

LUGGATE COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS PARTY Sunday Dec 9 at The Luggate Hotel. Live music, free barbecue, Santa. All welcome! Ho Ho HO! LUGGATE HOTEL Sunday session this week features Jared Shumate live in our garden bar from 3pm.

New or busy mum? Save time by doing your grocery shopping online. organicexpress.co.nz The Localising Food Tour is coming to town!

6 to 9th December. www.localisingfood.weebly. com Details advertised soon or email localfoodwanaka@gmail.com Peninsula Bay residents’ group: register your contact details with Stephanie Anderson email nsandfam@clear.net.nz, phone 027 3523047.

First meeting Sunday 25 November at 7.30pm at Peninsula Bay community facilities Salvation Army Family Store Mon-Fri 10am – 5pm, Saturdays 10am- 4pm. Open for sale of pre-loved goods and donations. Help us to help others.

SIX-A-SIDE cricket teams - Nominate someone for the ‘Jesse Ryder’ award and we’ll shout them a big bott after the match!

Hawea Flat Domain Food Forest project: to donate for to https://www.pledgeme.co.nz/569 watch the video and please contribute what you can.

Upper Clutha Rugby Football Club Notice of AGM: To be held at the Clubrooms on Monday 19th November 8pm. All interested Parties are cordially invited. Agenda Items and Apologies to The Secretary PO Box 209 Wanaka.

WANAKA FARMERS MARKET Thursday 4pm Pembroke Park. Fresh locally produced food.

Locals supporting locals YOGA @ the lake starting nxt Sun, 25 @ 9. Women’s Yoga session, WWW.THESADHANASTUDIO.COM, lake Hawea

rent Fully furnished 1 bedroom cottage in Albert Town available 23rd Dec till 3rd Jan. $100 p/night.

Lots of lawn space, BBQ etc 0276320821 FURNISHED ROOM. ALBERT TOWN. Suit quiet living, nonsmoking single. $130/wk with I/N. (Power extra). Own bathroom. Ph Maryann 4436463 0211101160

Cats like their own homes the best! Daily visits, attention and feeding. Plants and house checked. Pet Care Services. Ph 021 201 1121 COUNSELLING. A fully qualified, well-experienced counsellor available - phone Lauren 021777561 or lauren@talkitthrough.co.nz Check out Talk it through website.”

Cult Skate Wheels | Sabre Longboard trucks in Wanaka. Available online by NZ distributer. www.terrabangskate.com Expert Website Design & SEO Professional Web Design Services from Web4 Wanaka for SEO, eCommerce and Online Marketing. www. web4wanaka.co.nz 027 472 9908 Dog walker available Monday to Sunday in Wanaka. Please call 021 999 370 or 443 4039.

Every dog needs its walk. Exercise keeps your dog healthy and happy. Dog walking with Pet Care Services Wanaka. Ph 021 201 1121 2013 Blue Seventy Wetsuits and Tri Apparel in store now at Racers Edge. Skull caps, gloves, goggles, socks and suits and the excellent range of Tri gear. 03 443 7886.

New range of Ahnu Footwear at Racers Edge.

Active lifestyle for Male & Female. Designed for outdoor activities: trails, beaches or sidewalks.

Spend $249 and over on Chalky Digits and receive a free Silk Blossom scarf or Super Striped Cuffs. Pop into Racers Edge and check out all we have to offer.

Racers Edge Monday Night Road Ride ... two groups - Total beginners and truly intermediate mid pace. 03 443 8855. Meet at Racers Edge Bike, 99 Ardmore Street 6:00pm Girl Friday: no job to small. Please call 021 999 370 or 443 4039.

House and pet minder available, local, mature, honest female. Any dates during January to April please phone 443 1017 INVEST in your own self-healing -” eliminate the patient, become the healed”. WWW. THESADHANASTUIDO.COM enquiries welcome Is your mind affecting your performance ?

Christine Jacques, Clinical Hypnotherapist (Dip. Clin. Hyp.), (MNZSCAH) . Ph: 443 4008, 0274 903 022 JP SERVICES at Community Networks Tuesdays 1 to 2pm and. Fridays 10.30 to 11. 30 For appointments call 4437799

services Holiday/ Rental house care taker and cleaner by reliable, honest, permanent local.one of or year round.pls email: zooniesun@yahoo.co.nz ASPIRING ACUPUNCTURE. Chinese herbs. All aspects general health. Injury recovery, pain. ACC health provider. Very experienced. Jos McLean.

Ph 4436242, 021 1639769 ASPIRING MASSAGE WANAKA. Deep tissue, sport, relaxation. Trevor Bailey. Available 7 days.

4432993 or 0274222455 www.aspiringmassagewanaka.co.nz Babysitter available in Wanaka. Please call 021 999 370 or 443 4039.

Go to www.indiegogo.com.whistle-and-hum to watch gorgeous local promo film for Hawea singer Anna van Riel

Babysitter/Nanny Available to help you with your kids when you need it! 022 080 2330

Laura Collins and the Back Porch Band 5pc blues band live at The Luggate Hotel Fri 16 November, don’t miss them!

Blocked drains? All drains unblocked, c.c.t.v camera & locator for drain inspections - call Brendan ,B K Plumbing 443-5727 or 0274483367

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Carpet Cleaning. Ever wondered what the real colour of your carpet is? Surprise yourself, call Jae Services 4431150

Leaks, seeps, drips & drains, BK Plumbing, Ph 4435727 or 0274483367 Lovely professional singing! Weddings, dinner, holiday parties, birthday and anniversary serenades, and more. References available.

Travel OK. Jen 443 1672 LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE- supports immune system and relieves lymphoedema. Gentle treatment using hands. Contact Maryann 4436463 or 0211101160 MASSAGE THERAPY, Sportsmassage, Deep tissue, Relaxation. Treatment work and stress relief.Ursula Krebs, Dipl. Massage Therapist, Ph: 0276602271, mobile service available.

NEED HELP I N GARDEN or someone to look after property? Im passionate about gardening with years experience. Martin Jungen 4435712

Pants too long? Zipper broken? Clothing alterations & repairs, fast local service! Call or text Kate 0211899932 Party Planner: Taking the stress out of your party. Available in Wanaka. Please call 021 999 370 or 443 4039.

Plant observation & painting workshop with Christine Moginie- artist and biodynamic gardener. 2nd Dec. 9.30-4.30. Materials supplied.

Info 0211438233 .

RELATIONSHIPS AOTEAROA Professional counselling for all relationship & family issues available in Wanaka. Call 0800RELATE (0800 735 283)for an appointment.

Septic Tank Cleaning and servicing, Ph Aaron, Septic Tank Cleaners Wanaka 4434175 0800885886 Porta loo hire and cleaning, ph Aaron 4434175 Sump cleaning, roadside, driveway, pump station, etc ph Aaron 4434175 Book in now for this seasons meadow hay small bales enquiries to G Taylor 027248 9942 WHEELS TO DUNSTAN:Free daily transport to Dunstan Hospital & Alexandra specialist appointments,Bookings call 4437799 THANKS Te Kakano thanks ALL our volunteers and Trustpower for our runner-up award in heritage & environment at the Trustpower Community Awards 2012. We are truly humbled!

Thank you Anna Thomas and your team of dance teachers for organising a fantastic colour spectacular showcase of dance last Saturday!

What amazing talented dancers we have in this town. Well done :)

wanted DAIRY MANAGEMENT WANTED. Great natured, well experienced Manager seeks work in the Central area. Fantastic references, please phone Gareth 0272655451 Driveway gate wanted. Do you have a gate you no longer require? Please do phone or text me.

027 443 41431 Thanks Holiday home wanted wanaka sleep 6-8 approx 26 Dec-6 Jan flexible. Phone 036938812 evenings or 0272840191 anytime.

MAC uniform – girl’s shirts wanted, thank you.

Please call 021 999 370 or 443 4039.

Salvation Army – Volunteers wanted for Saturday’s 10-12, 12-2, 2-4pm Please call into the store- various hours available. Help us to help others.

Seeking: Good looking mid-aged woman with good wellbeing, financially sound, with brand new house, cars, boat. No children or men hang-ups. So I can move in, stop working 60 hours a week, buy a cool car and drive around Wanaka hanging out at coffee shops looking cool, get fit and ride my motorbike, and basically just live the dream. Please, please call The Lonewolf 0212771725.

Stall holders wanted for Cardrona 150 years of gold and/or Cardrona Vintage Fair 8/9 Dec. Call 443 8151 Volunteers still needed – Salvation Army Family Store Mon- Fri 3.30-5pm. Please call in to see if you are able to help.

Wanted: LAND 4 first home build. Mobility access rquired so close 2 town on flat section sought.

Any ideas welcome. Phone 0275783040

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sport results Tarras Golf Results-Waikaka men’s visit, 3 November, Stableford Round-H Reinecke (T) 43, C Allfleck (W) 43, M McDonald (W) 43, B Rowley (T) 39, G Cross (W) 39, M Gutschlag (W) 37, C Martin (W) 37, J Lucas (T) 37, C Hansen (W) 37. Two’s-H Reinecke 2, C Hansen.

10 November Stableford-M Hyndman 37, T Moore 34, R Pullar 34, C Still 31, G Rive 31. Two- R Pullar 2.

Women’s Stableford-J Allen 42, H Davis 30, G Taylor 30, L Rae 30.

Bridge results: Rippon Rosebowl 1. North/South:- Allan Kelly, Ken Muir 69.13% 1. Ena Leckie, Terry Wilson 59.21% 2. Madeleine Reveley, Jacqueline Roberts 57.09% 3. East/West:- Joy Baxter, Barbara Waterworth 62.25% 1.

Jean Logan, Kate Summers 60.63% 2. Rosemary Boswell, Karolyn Macandrew 55.97% 3. Friday Bridge 9 November. North/South:- Morag & Alan Chisholm 61.90% 1. Lynne Fegan, Maggie Stratford 58.10% 2. Lyla & Bryan Hensley 51.90% 3. East/West:- Pat Gray, Margaret Waterman 60.00% 1. Alwyne Haworth, Betty Swift 57.78% 2. Karolyn Macandrew, Barbara Waterworth 50.00% 3. Makarora Pairs 1.

8 November: North/South:- Stan Naylor, Laraine Shepherd 57.14% 1. Lynne Fegan, Jan Lyness 52.94% 2. East/West:- Gerarda Herlihy, Jean Stokes 63.57% 1. Annette Clements, Karolyn Macandrew 52.86% 2

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Lake Hawea Golf Club Results: Mt Maude Stableford 1111-12 Men 1 D Sullivan 41, 2 T Arscott 40 on c/b, 3 G Browne 40, 4 K Vincent 38, Ladies 1 K Todd, 2 A Brown, Closest The Pin J Carnie, Twos D Sullivan no.10, Single KOut Champs R Stevenson bt R Johnston 1up Hawea Hotel fising competition Friday Adult Prizes: Heaviest Rainbow - 1.87kg – Murray Robertson – Tapanui 2nd Rainbow - 1.77kg – Chris Opie – Temuka 3rd Rainbow - 1.74kg – Darrin Wood – Blenheim Heaviest Brown – 1.76kg – Derek Pennington – Outram 2nd Brown – 1.64kg – Richard Bell

– Blenheim 3rd Brown – 1.59kg Jeanette Weatherall – Albert Town Heaviest Salmon – 650g – Murray Robertson – Tapanui 2nd Salmon – 580g – Richard Oliver – Mosgiel 3rd Salmon – 560g – Philip Fitzgerald – Temuka Children’s Prizes: Heaviest Rainbow – 1.74kg - Hannah Hutton – Alexandra 2nd Rainbow – 1.37kg – Luke MacKenzie – Lake Hawea 3rd Rainbow – 1.28kg - Kim Dalwood – Mosgiel Heaviest Brown – 1.61kg – Victor Edwards – Hawea Flat 2nd Rainbow – 1.42kg – Hannah Hutton 3rd Rainbow – 1.28kg - Kim Dalwood Heaviest Salmon – 620g (largest of the day overall) – Bailey Shuker – Lake Hawea 2nd Salmon – 568g – Luke MacKenzie 3rd Salmon – 470g – Hannah Hutton Special prize for the heaviest fish caught by a child –donated

by Otago Fish & Game - Hannah Hutton 1.74kg Rainbow Junior Prizes: Heaviest Rainbow – 1.06kg – George Gilchrist – Wanaka 2nd Rainbow – 890g – Katie O’Brien – Mosgiel Heaviest Brown – 1.58kg – Nathan Garry – Alexandra 2nd Brown – 1.03kg – Zac shields – Lake Hawea Special prize for the heaviest fish caught by a Junior –donated by CCD Distributors Nathan Garry 1.58kg Brown Saturday Adult Prizes: Heaviest Rainbow – 2.24kg – Brad Hanifin – Temuka 2nd Rainbow – 1.86kg – Michael Thomas – Hawea Flat 3rd Rainbow – 1.82kg – Richard Bell – Blenheim Heaviest Brown – 2.02kg – Graham Barrett – Queensberry 2nd Brown – 1.58kg – Luke Godfrey – Albert Town 3rd Brown – 1.54kg – Erin Robertson – Lake Hawea Heaviest Salmon – 570g (best condition factor) – Laurie Sheldon – Mosgiel 2nd Salmon – 570g – Byron Mitchell – Clinton 3rd Salmon – 550g – Natasha O’Brien – Mosgiel Special Prize for the Heaviest Fish caught by a Female over the two days - donated by Central Wholesalers & Initial Rentokil – Caroline Wigg (Hawea Flat) with a 1.7kg Rainbow Trophy for the heaviest fish caught over the two days $500 cash prize donated by Lake Hawea Hotel - Brad Hanifin with his 2.24kg Rainbow.

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Locals miss out on top prizes

Caroline Harker

Big turnout for series start More than 100 runners, aged eight to 64 years, are pictured in the mass start of the 5km, 10km and half marathon races at the first race of the Kathmandu Riverrun Trail Series.

Last year’s series winner Mike Coombe from Wanaka came in second to Waimate’s Peter Trainor in the men’s half marathon

field. George Armstrong of Dunedin was the first open male athlete. Another Waimate resident, Chris Moffat, claimed first in the women’s top three half marathon, followed by Wanaka’s Kelly Spaans.

Wanaka’s Glen Thurston finished the 10km course in 42 minutes, followed by the first vet home Keith

Taylor, also from Wanaka.

Local woman Val Burke was first in on the 10km course with Shannon Foley winning the women’s open title. Local runner Lorenz Kissling took the 5km title and young Wanaka athletes Janus Staufenberg, 13 and Laura MacCulloch, 13, claimed the junior male and female titles. photo: wanaka.tv

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Despite a good turn-out of locals most of the prizes at the 2012 Lake Hawea Hotel Fishing Competition went to out-oftowners ,with the trophy for the heaviest fish going to Brad Hanifin of Temuka for a 2.24kg rainbow trout.

While local men were pipped at the post on the first day (November 9), Albert Town’s Jeanette Weatherall (pictured), placed third in the brown trout category with a 1.59kg brown. She caught four trout on the first day, and on day two she caught five trout and a salmon.

She and her husband John always enter the competition and have won a lot of prizes between them over the years.

“A few years ago I wrote to the organiser and suggested a special prize for women,” Jeanette said. “Women don’t fish as much as men so most of the prizes usually go to the men.” Jeanette’s idea was taken up and this year the prize for the heaviest trout caught by a woman went to Caroline Wigg (Hawea Flat) for a 1.7kg rainbow trout.

Local children were well represented in the prize pool, and on the second day local

adults made a come-back with Michael Thomas, Luke Godfrey and Erin Robertson all placed.

Despite inclement weather there were 300 entrants (more than last year) and competitors came from as far away as Blenheim.

“Both days the wind was blowing making choppy,

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challenging conditions for the fishermen,” organiser Carolyn Hay said. “But it was a brilliant competition and we are very grateful to our sponsors.” Proceeds are going to Hawea Flat School and the Upper Clutha Children’s Medical Trust.

For more results see page 15