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More than 80 students will perform in specially written show “Who’s Afraid of Helvetia House” tonight. “It’s always a highlight for us to watch the kids showcase themselves and the skills we’ve been working on all year,” director John Schwarz said. Half of the Aspiring Children’s Theatre School cast was pictured at the dress rehearsal yesterday.
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Recent fatality hits home Skydiver Antonino “loved living and working here”
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Staff at Skydive Lake Wanaka are working hard to come to terms with their first fatality since starting operations 17 years ago, and they may have to wait up to a year before the Civil Aviation Authority release its report of the incident. Italian Antonino Arillotta, 38, is reported to have died on impact when both his main chute and reserve chute failed to function correctly while he was filming a tandem skydive for the company as a solo skydiver last Thursday. “The Skydive Wanaka team and Nino’s family are devastated. Nino spoke to his sister the day before the tragedy and told her how much he loved living and working here,” company co-director Jools Hall said in an email.
She said Antonino had been using his own equipment which he maintained and packed himself. “He was an extremely experienced skydiver of 4000 skydives who had worked around the world in many locations, he had
crash other than that weather was not an issue. “There was no issue with the wind conditions. Weather conditions were not a contributing factor in the tragedy,” she said.
He was an extremely experienced skydiver of 4000 skydives who had worked around the world in many locations. just come from working in the USA - with impeccable references. He had also worked in Fiji and Italy.” Jools said Antonino had been with the company for six weeks and until the CAA completes its report, they would be unable make any statement about the possible causes of the
The company chose to cease operations for two days after the incident and resumed on Sunday. The CAA has completed its initial field investigation and its interviews in Wanaka. Items of equipment relating to the accident are in the process of being returned to Wellington
for closer examination and testing, communications manager Mike Richards said. An official report could take from six months to a year before it is released. “At this stage it is premature to suggest any early conclusions until all aspects of the accident are fully examined,” he said. In a statement released just after the incident the CAA also said: “We understand that Skydive Lake Wanaka has voluntarily suspended its operations. This is not required by the CAA, however it is a respectful action and also allows staff and locals time to come to terms with what has happened. The operator who employed Mr Arillotta, Skydive Lake Wanaka, is certificated by the CAA under the new Part 115 Adventure Aviation rule. The operator is considered to be a very professional company.”
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inbrief Crash near Tarras Cromwell Police attended a vehicle crash half way between Hawea and Tarras on State Highway 8a in the Sandy Point area last Thursday. A 26-year-old male tourist, driving from Wanaka to Lake Tekapo, drifted off the road and into a drainage ditch. The vehicle rolled three or four times before coming to rest in a paddock. “The fact this man was wearing his seat belt undoubtedly saved him from death or serious injury,” Officer in Charge of Cromwell Police, Sergeant Simon Paget, said. “Had he not been wearing his seatbelt I have no doubt he would have been thrown from the vehicle and we would be dealing with a very different outcome. It’s also fortunate there was no oncoming traffic at the time of the incident, given that the vehicle crossed the centre line as the driver attempted to regain control.” The driver will appear in the Queenstown District court on 27 November 2012 charged with careless use of a motor vehicle.
CORC presents Rutter The Central Otago Regional Choir, directed by John Buchanan, will be performing two of English composer, John Rutter’s, works next Friday (November 30) at the Lake Wanaka Centre. The choir will be accompanied by members of the Central Otago Regional Orchestra and other instrumentalists with Kemp English at the organ. The first work, The Sprig of Thyme, is a suite of eleven settings of traditional folk songs collected from the British Isles, exploring the theme of love. The second work is John Rutter’s renowned Gloria which is described by organisers as having a “hauntingly beautiful middle movement, contrasted by the outer movements, where vocal lines soar over pulsating, vibrant rhythms, powered by a full brass ensemble, percussion and organ.”
Proposal for junior soccer Tim Brewster A proposal for four junior sized soccer pitches, toilets and car parking is being considered for comment by residents around Kelly’s Flat reserve. “It would be a great development. We’ve been working on it for a number of years,” Wanaka football
club junior president Rudi Sanders said. The pitches would be handy to both Wanaka Primary School and Holy Family School and would be maintained to a soccer specific standard. A proposal for a 400m running track on the reserve is also being considered. Rudi said having a permanent home for junior soccer will be a huge
benefit for the almost 200 young players. Advantages will include having permanent goal posts enabling players to train at any time, and keeping the turf to a soccer standard will add to the safety of the pitch. The development will also mean Wanaka will be able to host large regional junior soccer tournaments, he said.
A QLDC budget of $500,000 has been set aside for the proposed work,parks manager Gordon Bailey said. A drop in session for comments and questions is being held on Monday November 26 5pm – 6pm in the Faulks Room at the Lake Wanaka Centre. Olly Alderson (pictured) on the ball at Pembroke Park. photo: wanaka.tv
Flood season awareness walkabout Tim Brewster A flood walkabout in Wanaka is planned for today by the QLDC and Otago Regional Council as part of an annual awareness campaign. The campaign is now in its third year, and is held during November to coincide with the potential flood season. The 1999 flood was the most severe and second-most severe ever experienced by the Lake Wakatipu and Lake Wanaka communities respectively, and it was important that awareness
continued, ORC director environmental engineering and natural hazards Dr Gavin Palmer said.
“We want to help the communities to be ready to manage the exposure to flood risk rather than try and avoid
or limit these risks through engineered alteration of the physical environment,” he said. Owners and occupiers of flood-prone businesses and households in Queenstown, Wanaka, Glenorchy and Kingston would be visited and reminded of what information (including hazard identification) was available to them to help them prepare and respond to a potential flood, should Lake Wakatipu or Wanaka (or both) reach high levels this summer.
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Company status for Wastebusters Caroline Harker Wanaka Wastebusters voted to become a limited liability company at its annual general meeting last week. Originally an incorporated society, the company status will give the organisation more legal and financial protection, according to executive committee chairman Russell McGeorge. “The organisation has outgrown its club structure because of the size of the operation,” he said. At the meeting members voted for the company shares to be owned by the existing Upper Clutha Recycling and Environmental Society, rather than establishing
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a new community organisation as was mooted by the executive committee. The proposed organisation was to have been made up of one representative from each of four
community. It was apparent the majority of the 28 Wastebusters members at the meeting wanted to have more of a role in the company than they felt this would allow. “Therewasadesirefrommembers
The organisation has outgrown its club structure because of the size of the operation. groups including the Wanaka and Hawea residents’ associations, the chamber of commerce and the community board. This group would have been able to co-opt two more members from the
for more consultation, specifically around the new constitution,” Wastebusters communications advisor Gina Dempster said. The draft constitution of the new company will be discussed with
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members by company lawyer Janice Hughes at a session next Thursday (November 29). Feedback on the draft will go to the executive committee. Elections for the executive committee were held and the new committee will become directors of the new company. Sharon Beattie and Devon Hotop retired and Trevor Buchanan and Peter Robinson were elected. Existing members who were re-elected were Russell McGeorge (chair), Barbara Chinn (secretary), Sally Battson (treasurer), Caroline Harker and Dominic Stayne. See sunspots for details of feedback session.
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Hawea on show Homes and gardens will be open to the public this Sunday (November 25) as a fundraiser for the Lake Hawea Community Centre redevelopment project (pictured). “This promises to be
an amazing event as many local folk with beautiful properties are generously opening their homes and gardens,” tour convenor Sheryl Starkey said. “A special feature will be high tea
at Glen Dene Station.” Construction is well underway on the community centre redevelopment and the project is on date for its completion date of February 2013.
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Lift for tourism A positive prediction on the future of New Zealand tourism due to the continuing strength of Australia and a growing Chinese market, has been released by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. New Zealand’s tourism sector outlook: Forecasts for 2012-2018 predicts international visitor spending will grow nine percent by December 2018, recovering from a sharp slowdown brought on by the global financial crisis. Visitor numbers are expected to rise by 28 percent in the same period. “Traditional markets like the United Kingdom and United States will continue to decline in the absence of any active market intervention, but this will be off-set by strong growth from China and Australia,” acting general manager Adrienne Meikle said. “New Zealand will face continuing challenges as a destination for traditional markets, due to the global financial crisis and the emergence of low-cost European airlines. The forecasts provide encouragement for New Zealand’s tourism industry to do more to attract and cater for visitors from our AsiaPacific neighbours.” The forecasts predict the average spend per day will remain steady, but the length of stay will trend downwards due to shorter trips from Australian and Asian visitors.
Community networks seeks trustees Passionate about community projects in the Wanaka area? The Alpine Community Development Trust, trading as Community Networks, is seeking trustees to help develop its local projects. Individuals with skills in marketing, finance and community services are especially needed to help the agency continue to respond to the needs of the community. Projects such as the proposed community house and improving social services are currently being planned. “We have a lot of skilled people in this town and Community Networks is a dynamic organisation with wonderful staff,” ACDT chair Sukhi Turner said.
Three locals have lost their jobs following the cancellation of commercial flights between Wanaka and Christchurch. George Smythe, Stuart Schranz (pictured) and Archie Gordon will finish working at Wanaka Airport when the service stops operating on January 30, 2013. The flights have been operated by Air New Zealand subsidiary Eagle Air since 2004. Eagle Air general manager Carrie Hurihanganui said the service always struggled commercially and lost “hundreds of thousands of dollars over the years”. Southern Alps Air has had the ground handling contract for the flights, however co-owner Anne Cooper said the company had already given notice when the service was cancelled. “It just wasn’t paying its way,” she said. “We were paid a set fee per flight and it didn’t stack up.” Of the men losing their jobs, George has been with the service since it began, and Stuart and Archie have been there for several years.
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Archie does the baggage handling, and George and Stuart share the main job at the airport which requires someone to be on deck five hours a day, seven days a week. George is away this week and unavailable for comment, however Stuart is very disappointed to be losing his job. “George
think they work out what it really costs to drive back and forth to Queenstown. It’s not just fuel, there are expenses running a car, parking fees and the extra time.” Ralph said the scheduled times of the Wanaka flights, usually in the middle of the day, did not suit many potential
I loved that job. You never knew what was going to happen and it was very social. It was nice to be recognised around town. and I were a good team,” he said. “I loved that job. You never knew what was going to happen and it was very social. It was nice to be recognised around town.” Stuart said although he estimates the flights were about 65 percent full there were big fluctuations and definite ‘off periods’. Wanaka Airport manager Ralph Fegan said the 19seater planes were often only half full. “People fly out of Queenstown because they think it’s cheaper,” he said. “I don’t
passengers. “They couldn’t get to Christchurch until 1pm, and they couldn’t get back on the same day. There were early morning flights trialled but they only worked on a Monday. We just don’t have the population here.” Ralph said Air New Zealand will continue to review the situation. “If Jetstar started comingheretomorrowthey wouldn’t be pulling out,” he said. Queenstown Airport Corporation manager Scott Patterson, who supervises themanagementofWanaka
Airport, said that was extremely unlikely as Jetstar dropped its Queenstown to Christchurch flights. “The Christchurch link is very difficult for passenger numbers,” he said. “But there are more and more flights to Wellington and Auckland.” Air New Zealand communications manager Marie Hosking said the airline had considered flying from Wanaka to other destinations rather than Christchurch, namely Auckland and Wellington, but concluded these would not be economic either. The council - appointed Wanaka Airport committee is talking to other airline operators, according to committee member deputy mayor Lyal Cocks. “Nothing will happen in the short term but we will continue to look at options,” he said. The committee has several projects at the airport including the recent $140,000 stage one upgrade of the carpark. “Our projects there are not contingent on Air New Zealand and we will proceed with stage two of the car park, if and when it’s needed,” Lyal said.
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Christmas is starting early at the Presbyterian Church Hall on Tenby Street. Everybody is welcome to the Christmas celebrations on Sunday December 2 which will involve an interactive, all-ages Christmas story telling and carol service starting at 9.30am.
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Tim Brewster A nationwide campaign against domestic violence received an enthusiastic response in Wanaka earlier this week. A dozen riders on the White Ribbon tour were joined by ten local riders who arrived with a police escort and were greeted by councillor Lyal Cocks. A display of brightly coloured tshirts was set up, which each had a description of a type of domestic abuse written on it including child sexual abuse, financial abuse, physical assault, death from violence, elder abuse, psychological abuse and bullying. Local community support
representatives also wore the t-shirts. Upper Clutha Women’s Support Group coordinator Jude Battson said they sent a powerful message based on the fact New Zealand
they watched the school kapa haka group perform. A waiata from the men followed and some of the riders then talked about bullying, love, fair play and the importance
Financial problems and alcohol are huge factors with domestic abuse. has a high incidence of abuse and Wanaka and surrounding towns were not immune to the problem. Jude assisted in coordinating the visit and said after breakfast the group rode up to the courtyard of Wanaka Primary School where
of caring, respectful behaviour. In the Wanaka area, the UCWSG receives about 200 calls a year and supports about 115 women and families a year. “Financial problems and alcohol are huge factors with domestic abuse. Because
of financial problems, some people drink and rows are inevitable. Finances are worse off because of the cost of alcohol. Families with no savings, and no home ownership is a factor. Some young people do not realise the reality of what it costs to rent or own a home and raise a family, own a car, pay the bills and afford the children’s basic needs,” Jude said. She noticed domestic abuse and violence has increased in Wanaka as many families do not have relatives living close by. Grandparents and other relations are a source of support and camaraderie essential for families to function, she said.
Tree growers’ field day The Central Otago Tree Growers (COTG) is hosting a field day this Sunday titled ‘Shelter and Integrating Trees in the Landscape’. Members of the public are invited along to the event at Ballantyne Road and there will be a tree and plant swap. Anything garden related, including trees, shrubs, seedlings or bulbs, can be swapped or donated to the COTG. See sunspots for details
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Fabian does MAC proud Caroline Harker Fabian Shaw’s graduation with a degree in jazz performance (guitar) from the New Zealand School of Music in Wellington is a first for former Mount Aspiring College students, and no-one is more proud than his school music teacher Lynne Christie. “I was lucky enough to see his final recital performance last week and it blew me away,” she said. “He was always a talented guitarist but the level he’s reached now means he’s ready to embark on a great career as a professional musician.” Two other former MAC students begin degrees in jazz at the music school next year. Eugene Wolfin will be majoring in voice and Hugh Haworth in guitar. “The doors have really opened up to Wanaka students which is very exciting,” another former MAC music teacher, and Fabian’s mother, Anna Shaw said. “Fabian now has fantastic training behind him and he’s putting it to good use. Look out New Zealand I say.”
Acceptance to the music school requires an audition and competition is tough. Three years on, Fabian said the course is wonderful. “I definitely like and appreciate jazz a lot more now,” he said. “We learnt a lot about theory, about how to compose songs and about how to practise. I’ve realised if any musician is really good it’s because they’ve practised heaps.” Fabian now plays in several bands including one called EarFood – “a straight up oldschool funk band” - which has a free gig at Opium in Wanaka tomorrow night (Friday November 23). The six piece band is made up of fellow music school graduates Ayrton Foote (keys), Alex Bleakley (bass), Nate Rapana (drums), Oscar Laven (saxophone) and Maichael Costeloe (trumpet). “We do original numbers and some standards by the likes of James Brown, Fela Kuti and Sly in the Family Stone,” Fabian said. He also plays in Digg - a psychedelic surf rock trio, and drums in a two piece White Stripes-styled band called Paper Scissors.
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When Fabian was at MAC he formed the Slur Tones with Yannick Weastell and Alistair Mawhinney. The group has had many gigs in Wellington over the last three years and occasionally
returns to Wanaka to perform. The boys will be recording a lot of their songs this summer. Next year Fabian also has a full-time day job teaching guitar at a music academy in Wellington.
A new group, consisting of the Otago Regional Council, Dunedin City Council, Clutha District Council, Central Otago District Council, and the Hokonui, Otakou, Puketeraki, and Moeraki runanga, has been established to act as a forum between Ngai Tahu and Otago’s local authorities. “The group will make it easier for iwi to communicate with and work alongside Otago councils at the level of strategic planning and policy development”, Ngai Tahu spokesman Edward Ellison said. Otago Mayoral Forum and ORC chairman Stephen Woodhead said the group will facilitate better mutual understanding between the organisations, improve iwi engagement and resourcing for council-oriented business, and foster and grow iwi capacity in local government. “Waitaki District Council and Queenstown Lakes District Council will be welcomed onto the group at some time in the future,” Stephen said. “This is an important step in the development of the working relationship between local government and iwi in Otago, which can only benefit the region and the collective stewardship of our precious natural resources.”
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All Cardrona to celebrate
Caroline Harker The entire population of Cardrona is involved in the village’s 150 Years of Gold celebrations taking place on December 8 – 9. Organisers expect more than 1000 people will attend with former residents coming from all over New Zealand, along with many Central Otago visitors. The weekend’s events include gold panning, stage coach rides, games, a vintage fair, historical demonstrations and displays, live music and a ball. There will also be a series of displays, to include Chinese and Maori history, geology, cobbling, rabbit control history, and the histories of local families and stations. The gold panning is being organised by local farmer Tim Scurr, who mined the area himself from 1982 until 1996. “At one stage we thought we were going to get pretty rich – especially when the price of gold was good, but then it dropped and mining just
wasn’t economic anymore,” he said. Despite the end of the gold mining era, Tim said Cardrona is still a great place to live. “Miners came here from all over the world and they always said it was a much nicer place to live than most gold mining areas.” As well as the gold panning, Tim and Cardrona Community
the Valley of Gold, written by Ray O’Callaghan and edited by Carla Munroe, will be for sale. There will also be special Gold 150 souvenirs for sale, organised by Mary Lee, and Jenny Roberts will be selling raffle tickets with local prizes. Ben Gordon will be doing spit-roasted lamb, and more than 300 servings
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Miners came here from all over the world and they always said it was a much nicer place to live than most gold mining areas. Association secretary Barry Morgan are organising a period costume procession through the village. The procession will be led by a Scottish piper and include dignitaries travelling in stage coaches, former school pupils in period costume, vintage cars, the Buckingham Belles and the Arrowtown Miners Band. A book called 150 Years in
Cardrona residents will be dressed in period costume for the weekend and are encouraging visitors to do the same. The Miners Ball, organised by Martin Curtis, is also a chance for people to dress up. There will be old style dancing including Cumberland Reels and Gay Gordons, with an emphasis on fun rather than footwork. Other weekend events include dog trials organised by Glen Curtis, an olden days school class, equestrian events including a musterers and miners’ horse race, highland games organised by Sam Lee, music from Jamie Robertson and his band Highway 69, and a concert by Martin Curtis. Funds raised at the fair will go towards the proposed Cardrona to Wanaka walking and cycling track. The track will cross more than seven farms and Hil said a lot of the landowners have already given their approval, “although there haven’t been any official conversations yet”.
of the famous local rabbit stew – the Cardrona Conie Casserole – will be available. “We always make more than the previous year and we always sell out,” organiser Hil Stapper said. Hil and Debs Thompson are putting together the annual vintage fair which is being held on the Sunday, with help from volunteers.
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Thousands raised for SPCA Last Friday several volunteers, and one miniature horse, were in Wanaka collecting for the local branch of SPCA. Coordinator Judy Young said they raised $2350. “Thank you and well done to everyone involved; my energetic collectors, Rocket the pony and the people of Wanaka,” she said. “The animals thank you.” Goods and food were also donated by local veterinary centres which will be sent to the society. Judy said the centre still needs a few more supplies, namely: two small fridges, a tumble dryer, grooming clippers and wool blankets. On Saturday 60 people and their pets joined in the pet walk from the Scout den at Eely Point to Pembroke Park, raising a further $320 for the appeal.
Food forest funded Supporters have already pledged $1260 to buy plants for the first stage of the Hawea Domain Food Forest, $100 more than manager Andi Cambeis was hoping to raise. The money will be spent on 43 species which Andi has
researched and hopes will be suitable for the conditions at the Domain. They include varieties of sweet chestnuts, stone fruit, berries (including mulberries), currants, feijoas, quince and
artichokes. Andi said 13 different people had pledged financial support. The food forest is intended to be a self-sustainable source of fruit and vegetables which anyone is able to harvest.
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Alternative health festival If you are interested in anything from how to make raw chocolate to ‘finding your truth and learning to live it’ then this weekend’s Wild Hearts Festival is probably worth a visit. The festival has been organised by a group of locals who went to the Queenstown healing festival two months ago and decided to do something similar here. There will be stalls and workshops, food and live music. “We’ve got some of New Zealand’s best alternative health practitioners and energy workers coming,” organiser Christine Todd said. “It’s a great opportunity
for people to dip into a lot of different things.” A “galactic council” will be speaking about “the Earth’s
World renowned channeller Judy Satori will be “transmitting healing and recalibration energy to recode the DNA”. A colour-
We want to celebrate how profoundly Wanaka has grown into a holistic, environmentally friendly and conscious community. ascension process, what is likely to occur on December 21 and the significance of New Zealand as a focal point of spiritual light and energy”.
healer will be “working on an inner essence/soul level, through the medium of colour drawings”. There will be opportunities to gain “a new understanding
of menstrual cycles and menopause”. You will be able to “experience the magic of alchemy singing bowls – and allow yourself to be exported to wherever you are needing to go”. Locals at the festival will be offering massage, acupuncture, yoga, organic and raw food, live music and children’s entertainment, and entry is free. “We want to celebrate how profoundly Wanaka has grown into a holistic, environmentally friendly and conscious community,” Christine Todd said. “Feel the love.”
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inbrief Art in Central Otago The Central Otago District Arts Trust and Central Otago District Council are reviewing the Central Otago Arts Strategy. The strategy, developed in 2008, resulted in the employment of a part time arts coordinator for Central Otago, as well as the inaugural Central Otago Arts Award in 2011. As it reviews the strategy, the Trust is looking for feedback and ideas on how it can improve and grow the arts sector. “As a Trust we have continued to be guided by the arts strategy and the time has come to evaluate where we have got to and where to next,” Kathi McLean, Central Otago District Arts Trust chair, said. “This will be a plan for the next five years so we hope all those interested in the future of the arts in Central Otago will be part of this future planning exercise.” A workshop will be held at the Cromwell & Districts Presbyterian Church next Thursday to discuss the future of art in Central Otago.
Festive day in Cromwell Caroline Harker A dozen amateur singers drew a crowd of more than 200 at their show “A Night in the Spotlight” on Sunday night. The singers aged between 11 and 45 are all students of singer Jenn Shelton (centre) who has worked as a vocal coach in Wanaka since she moved here
two and a half years ago. Among the students performing were Saskia Hulbosch(left), 17 , and Kirsten Jongsma,16. As well as performing as lead singers, the students did backing vocals for each other and were supported by Jenn’s band, The Golden. “It was a pretty tight show and everyone did well,” Jen said.
Local country singer Jody Direen will perform at this year’s Festive Fete at the Cromwell Racecourse on December 9. There will be more than 90 stall holders from around New Zealand with a range of products including clothing, homeware, gardening and health products jewellery and furniture. There will also be children’s entertainment going on throughout the day.
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Entries closed for bike event The Motatapu mountain bike event has already reached the organisers’ self-imposed entry limit. “We had a record opening day which may be attributed to the lure of cash prize money now offered for breaking a course record and this year the competitors experienced how the new Sport wave system worked and recognise the earlier you enter the earlier you start,” event director Gemma Boyle said. Competitors are pictured setting off from Glendhu Bay on the 47km high country mountain bike race earlier this year. Entries for all other Motatapu events are still open.
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crimescene Charmers, a nudist and two drink drivers
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Senior Constable Bryan Gillespie said in crime line there have been a few anti-social incidents this week where some “charmers have put their own entertainment ahead of their neighbours’ peace of mind or in some cases have just decided to be rude and belligerent to those around them.” He warns “a tour of the cells” can be arranged for antisocial behaviour. Two drink drivers were prosecuted this week. A theft of 500l of petrol from a property in Cardrona was reported. Police are seeking information on this theft. Constable Mel Twyman attended a complaint of a nude sunbather by the lake on Tuesday. She also attended an incident where a car, parked on a hill without the handbrake applied, succumbed to gravity.
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BOARD There’s always one who likes to rattle everyone’s cages. you moan about English accents in wanaka Haha you make me laugh. what does it matter about accents. I’m English and proud. i love wanaka its a beautiful place to bring my kids up. There seem to be a lot of vandals in town these days have you nothing better to do but get drunk and cause trouble And damage our beautiful town. the amount of young teenagers getting Drunk and picked up by the police is shocking. if you want to drink that’s your decision but stop damaging Our town and people’s property. Where’s the pottery club gone? It’s horrible to hear of a child with whooping cough, but if a child is vaccinated it should not get it, even if so called irresponsible parents don’t vaccinate their children? It doesn’t matter what the “dictionary” describes a local as, the unwritten description of a Wanaka local is “someone who is born here or lived here 33 years, the only accent that is acceptable is a Southland one.
editorial Where have all the nudists gone that appeared this time last year? Perhaps they only came here from Christchurch on Eagle Air. The announcement the airline was cancelling its scheduled services did not surprise a lot of people who had noticed the empty seats over the past couple of years. Despite its growth Wanaka still can’t support a regular air service. The reality is people vote with their wallets and using Queenstown was not only cheaper but usually quicker as well for any trips beyond Christchurch. It’s just a shame our new ratepayer-funded runway apron and other airport improvements will have to wait for busier times to be put to use. Sadly we also have to say goodbye to the efforts of our enthusiastic and helpful airport people like Stuart Schranz. Thanks for the effort guys and best wishes for 2013.
To the silly girl who nearly killed me on plantation rd, Monday night in the branded smart car, were u blind, drunk or both? Wake up n wise up b4 u damage some1. To the parent of the suffering child, know yr facts about viruses B4 attacking responsible loving parents of unvaccinated kids. Use the resources available there are valid points from both sides of this argument especially with so much proven scientific evidence either way. I had the flu shot and got the flu! Is that your fault? Wonderful poem Kate. Thank you for sharing it. Responsible parents research both sides of the immunisation issue. If vaccinated child caught the disease then clearly immunisation hasn’t worked happy birthday beautiful boys ethan and benji love auntie and uncle b x x So if the child was immunised, how did they get whooping cough? Not a very good ad for vaccination then. Sorry your kid has virus but its no-ones fault, it’s natural selection, perhaps you cld take blame for not putting child in a bubble? More dairy farms in Hawea? Soon thousands of cows will be defecating, farting, stealing cars and eating children in our town. Is that what we want? I hope the vaccinated child with whooping cough is being kept home so they don’t infect other vaccinated/non-vaccinated kids! The lupins at the eely point end of lakeside road are so colourful - magnificent! Cutting back august / September well worth the effort. Well done qldc.
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021 986 786 Issue 584 Thursday November 22, 2012 Free delivery to Wanaka, Wanaka surrounds and Cromwell urban and rural mailboxes, PO boxes in Makarora, Cromwell, Haast, Wanaka, Albert Town, Hawea. Distributed to motels, hotels and cafes plus businesses in the Wanaka central business district and to drop boxes in Wanaka, Queenstown, Arrowtown and Cromwell. Phone: 03 443 5252 Fax: 03 443 5250 Text view: 021 986 786 Text classified: 022 0786 778 Address: Upstairs Spencer House, Wanaka Postal: PO Box 697, Wanaka
Editorial manager: Ruth Bolger editor@thewanakasun.co.nz Journalists: Tim Brewster journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz Caroline Harker newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz Production: Adam Hall production@thewanakasun.co.nz Advertising: Amanda Hodge advertising@thewanakasun.co.nz Buffy Paterson marketing@thewanakasun.co.nz Accounts: admin@thewanakasun.co.nz Printed by: Guardian Print, Ashburton Delivered by: Wanaka Rowing Club Published by: Wanaka Sun (2003) Ltd Distribution: 7100
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inbrief LandSar rescue
Clutha expedition
A Canadian, who was stranded in bad weather on Mount Aspiring during the weekend, was air-lifted to safety by helicopter on Sunday. The man had summitted on Friday and had got lost during his descent on Saturday. He activated his distress signal on his GPS unit but bad weather hampered the rescue attempt until Sunday morning. The man was treated in Wanaka for dehydration and snowblindness.
A 260km expedition style kayak race travelling the full length of the Clutha river has been confirmed for January 17-20. “We’ve got some of New Zealand’s best paddlers, people who are in training for GODZone, some who see it as excellent preparation for the Coast to Coast and others who just want to spend time with friends exploring one of New Zealand’s great rivers,” race co-director Adam Fairmaid said. “It’s great to see the return of some Kiwi legends such as Steve Gurney, Steve Moffat and Keith Murray. These are the sort of guys who give the impression they’re here to enjoy themselves but the spirit of competition won’t be far away when they sit in the kayaks for the first time.”
The four-day event will see two-person teams racing in kayaks provided by the organisers and carrying the majority of their equipment and food with a minimum of support. “This format is a big draw and many will be keen to knock off the Clutha. Most competitors have indicated that they will be bringing friends and family to the event. We plan to retain the feeling of an expedition but at the same time ensure the evenings are highly social affairs. We even have a mother and daughter paddling combination with the father coming along to volunteer – that’s a pretty magical way to spend a few days of your summer holidays,” Adam said.
A-Class sailing champs A strong Christchurch contingent dominated last weekend’s South Island A-Class catamaran championships hosted by the Wanaka Yacht Club. Sailors were tested with lively spring conditions giving competitors a four-season experience on Saturday. Heavy rain arrived for the first race, followed by some exciting sailing conditions with strong wind ahead of the next weather front in the afternoon, then rain fell heavily again during the last race. Sunday’s racing was fine, but very patchy wind-wise, with multiple national title winner Murray Philpott from Christchurch, who had just returned from placing fifth at the World Championships, sailing into one of the many
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“holes” to watch his son Daniel finish ahead in good wind. Ken Urquhart was the strongest local sailor placing third overall. A-Class yachts are
considered the world’s fastest single handed racing sailboats. Dean Barker trained on this class to learn the ropes of multi-hull
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Barista with personality required for front of house with some kitchen work. Must be happy, motivated and versatile. No CV’s - call into Yohei and make me a coffee.
Social indoor bowls at the wanaka bowling club this sunday 3 to 5:30 adapting for disabilities come have some fun
Certified extra virgin Olive oil at wanaka farmers market. B Y O bottle for inexpensive refills.
CARAVAN and campervan renovation, repair, custom design, fabrication. Mobile service optional. Steve at Overland Engineering. 022.097.4596
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.
SPCA raffle winners- Christmas Cake from Judy: Pablo, Wooden rabbit from Janet Brown: Tim Scurr, Pink cushion from Kitz: Elizabeth Irvine.
Chief books make great gifts for the children in your life. Found at Big Tums Little Bums or Paper Plus.
Central otago shop online. Send a taste of central to someone you love. Fresh cherries, cheese, jam, olive oil, dried apricots, wine. www. centralotagoshop.co.nz
Party Planner: Taking the stress out of your party. Available in Wanaka. Please call 021 999 370 or 443 4039.
Front of house staff required at edgewater for the busy summer and beyond. Experience preferred but not essential. Pop in with your cv. Immediate start available Full time and part time work available for Yello! Clean licence with P endorsement required. Ph Alan 021 935 506
SPCA raffle winners- Christmas hamper: Kim Crothall, Wallet from Orbis: Gail Hudson, Candle from Wanaka Pharmacy: Jill Millar,
Free Icebreaker socks at Racers Edge. Yep. Spend $150 or more on Icebreaker and walk away with a FREE pair of Icebreaker socks! GOLDFISH free 2 gd hm, med size, comes with bowl, stones, 2 plastic plants, food & water ager phn 4436165
notice Central Otago Tree Growers field day, 25th November 2pm, 272 Ballantyne Road Wanaka. More information phone 443 8656 A Weekend at The Rippon Hall - Cheese making classes with Katherine Mowbray call 443 8084 for details A Weekend at The Rippon Hall Opera at Noon 9th dec. Tickets from Ritual and Rippon $45 Anyone want to swap films? I have 200 on my laptop, 02102745923 BIRTHDAY PARTIES!! Hawea Playgroup is available 2 hire, only $30/4hrs. Great location with sandpit, trikes n toys galore. Call/txt Tina 021 021 45117. Central Otago Regional Choir Presents: John Rutter Wanaka, Friday, 30 November,7.30 pm, Lake Wanaka Centre tickets $20 from Paper Plus. Contact Judy at 443 8161 for information on SPCA donations or junior fund raising kits. Free lunch for WW members at feedback session on Wastebusters draft constitution. Thursday 29th Nov, 12pm-1pm, St Johns, Link Way. www.wanakawastebusters.co.nz Game on everyone invites all local folk living with disability to social indoor bowls Sunday 25th Nov 3 till 5:30 LUGGATE COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS PARTY Sunday Dec 9th at The Luggate Hotel. Live music, free barbeque, Santa. Join in the festivities, all welcome! Ho Ho HO! LUGGATE HOTEL SUNDAY SESSION this week features Noel Coutts, country blues duo. Sunny garden bar, cool drinks, hot sounds! LUGGATE HOTEL’S Six-A-Side ‘Jesse Ryder’ award went to Timbo - free beer for dropping the ball - who’s it gonna be this week? Need Christmas decorations? come to the Salvation Army Family Store. Plant observation & painting workshop with Christine Moginie- artist and biodynamic gardener. 2nd Dec. 9.30-4.30. Materials supplied. Info 0211438233 . 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.
Colour steel fencing. Same both sides. Handy solutions 0272080175
Clothes drier for sale, $90ono, ph 4434175 Sunday 25th Nov 3 to 5:30 wanaka bowling club social fun catering for all disabilities; game on everyone!
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CHRISTMAS WOODCRAFT SALE. Beautiful locally made gifts. Print It showroom, 11 Brownston Street, Sat 1 Dec, 9am to 5pm.
The Localising Food Tour is coming to Wanaka! 6-9 December. www.localfoodwanaka.wordpress.com ph 022 3198 022 Where does your food come from? Volunteers still needed – Salvation Army Family Store Mon- Fri 3.30-5pm. Please call in to see if you are able to help. WANAKA FARMERS MARKET, Thursday 4pm Pembroke Park. Locals supporting locals. Want to know more about the HU Song/ Chant? Visit the stand at the Wild Hearts Festival this weekend in Wanaka WILD HEARTS WELLNESS FESTIVAL Wanaka 24-25 Nov Lake Wanaka Ctr. LOTS of workshops, info on sustainability, healing, live music, yum food, more! www.wildhearts.co.nz Wildhearts Festival. This weekend. 24th and 25th Nov 10-4. Lake Wanaka Centre. Wellbeing and sustainability. Stalls, workshops, food. Free entry. See www.wildhearts.co.nz.
rent FURNISHED ROOM. ALBERT TOWN. Suit quiet living, nonsmoking single. $130/wk with I/N. (Power extra). Own bathroom. Ph Maryann 4436463 0211101160 HOLIDAY IN WANAKA. Very sunny, quiet home avail to rent 21-26 Dec also avail 25 Janearly Feb. Suit couple or small family. Ph 021 2078175 Large 1 bed apmt for rent, West Meadows. Heat pump, courtyard, osp, non smokers, no pets, email fitzyfour@gmail.com or 4435120. Wanaka holiday house available Christmas / New Year / January. View www.holidayhomes.co.nz keyword 16853. Min stay 7 nights. 4435411
for sale Road bike Trek 1600, 51 cm suit around 165 cm less than 400km vgc $950 ono txt or call 0274 383 640 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. 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
Crushed barley 4 sale, 30kg. 4434944 EVANSDALE CHEESE at the Wanaka Farmers Market. Preservative and rennet free (and so delicious!). Sold by Kitchen Window Catering.
Cult Skate Wheels | Sabre Longboard trucks in Wanaka. Available online by NZ distributer. www.terrabangskate.com
Porta loo hire and cleaning, ph Aaron 4434175 POST and RAIL fencing. HANDY SOLUTIONS happy to quote. You may be surprised. Ph 4434078 0272080175 Quartz Crystal Singing Bowls: Soothe nervous system, balance energy and chakras. $20 group sessions ea Mon 1.30 9 Tyndall St. Private/couple appts. 443.1672 Jen
F&P 5kg dryer $85 ph 4435120
GARDENING and PROPERTY MAINTENANCE. Call Martin Jungen 4435712 if you need help. Passionate about gardening with years of experience.
Filing Cabinet large choc brown 4 drawer with hanging files. $50 ph 4431777
General engineering Handy Solutions 0272080175
RELATIONSHIPS AOTEAROA Professional counselling for all relationship & family issues available in Wanaka. Call 0800RELATE (0800 735 283)for an appointment.
2 Fridge Freezers. Compact1420 X 485mm. $100 And S/S 1700 X 685mm. (F+P). $300. 2 single mattresses min use. $250 Ph. 4434452 or 021434109
Website Design & SEO Professional Web Design Services from Web4 Wanaka, Expert Web Designers for SEO, eCommerce and Online Marketing. www.web4wanaka.co.nz • 027 472 9908
Septic Tank Cleaning and servicing, Ph Aaron, Septic Tank Cleaners Wanaka 4434175 / 0800885886
Girls pink bike with gears , suit 7-12 years . Excellent condition $150. Tel 443 2133 Goats milk for sale. Raw, organic, $5 litre. Sold as pet food. 4438656 Huge range of summer clothing upstairs at the new Salvation Army Family Store.
Does your septic tank have a pump station? Prolong the pumps life with regular cleaning, Ph Aaron 4434175 Dog walker available Monday to Sunday in Wanaka. Please call 021 999 370 or 443 4039.
Kauri wood doors $260 each, Sheepskin rug 1.60m x 1.70m $480, Antique wooden rocking chair $580, Cobcraft pottery kiln $1200. 0211119218
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.
New Brand at Racers Edge: check out our new range of Ahnu Footwear. Designed for an active lifestyle for Male & Female, trails, beaches or sidewalks.
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
Pink Nintendo Ds with games, great condition , ideal Xmas present $150. Tel 443 2133
GENTLE YOGA. $10 Classes at 9 Tyndall St Wanaka. Mon, Wed 9.30AM. Prenatal in planning.Thurs Mums and Bubs 10AM. Jen 443.1672.
Six Gib Sheets, 1.2m x 4.8m x 10mm. $15ono per sheet. Must collect this week, town centre. Tel. 03 443 4079 / 021 104 8824 TRAIL-GATOR for sale.used one summer.$100.ph4436864 Troy Lee Designs apparel on sale at Racers Edge. 30% off past season tops. 40% off selected MTB gloves = $32 a pair! Grab a bargain. Wheat 4 sale, whole or crushed 30kg bags. Layers mash 25kg.021 251 5510 Wintec 16.5” jumping saddle. Brown. Fully mounted includes girth. $600. Ph 4431777
services Yes! Rika is now out on her own as a mobile Hairdresser call now 0273169463 or hairfairytoyou@gmail.com. I come to you. All types of fencing and gates. Wrought iron. Timber. Colour steel. Post and rail. Glass and steel balustrades. 4434078 0272080175
Blue Nintendo Ds with games , great condition, ideal Xmas present $150. Tel 443 2133
ASPIRING MASSAGE WANAKA. Deep tissue, sport, relaxation. Trevor Bailey. Available 7 days. 4432993 or 0274222455 www.aspiringmassagewanaka.co.nz
Boardroom table with 4 chairs . Ideal for home or office $350. Tel 443 2133
Babysitter available in Wanaka. Please call 021 999 370 or 443 4039.
Car for sale: bmw, automatic, wof and reg untill Feb/2013. $3.000,00 (ono) Call or text 022 080 2330
Babysitter/Nanny Available to help you with your kids when you need it! 022 080 2330
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Girl Friday: no job to small. Please call 021 999 370 or 443 4039. Hospitality Training One day Courses in Wanaka. LCQ 11th Dec $210. Food Safety 12th Dec $130. Phone 0800800415 to book. House and pet minder available, local, mature, honest female. Any dates during January to April please phone 443 1017 JP SERVICES at Community Networks Tuesdays 1 to 2pm and. Fridays 10.30 to 11. 30 For appointments call 4437799 Lovely professional singing! Weddings, dinner, holiday parties, birthday and anniversary serenades, and more. References available. Travel OK. Jen 443 1672 LYN BROWN BOWEN PRACTITIONER also treating out of Wanaka Wellness Centre. For appts/info pls ph Lyn 4437388 MANUAL LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE-20 min introductory treat $15 with Maryann at ‘Wildhearts’ 24/25 Nov LWCentre ph 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 to get organised? Experienced PA ready to help. Please call 021 999 370 or 443 4039.
SHADE SAILS. Free advise and quotes. Ph Handy Solutions 0272080175 Sump cleaning, roadside, driveway, pump station, etc ph Aaron 4434175 Vitroglaze your shower,windows or balustrades to make cleaning a breeze and less krequent. Contact SOUTHERLY SHOWERS Shower Installer 0800484876 WANAKA WINDOW CLEANING professional, friendly, efficient service. Enjoy those mountain views. High, awkward windows a specialty. Paolo 021 0572505/ 4432420 Wanaka Window Cleaning Xmas bookings now being taken. Professional, friendly, efficient service. Call Paolo now. 021 0572505/ 4432420 WHEELS TO DUNSTAN:Free daily transport to Dunstan Hospital & Alexandra specialist appointments,Bookings call 4437799 YOGA @ THE LAKE; Sun-day’s 9-10.30. Lake Hawea. for full info. Carmen 02102215409/4432202 or www.thesadhanastudio.com
wanted DAIRY MANAGEMENT WANTED.Great natured, well experienced Manager seeks work in the Central area. Fantastic references, please phone Gareth 0272655451 LAWNMOWER WANTED for small garden. Must be reliable and go well. Pl ph 443 2222 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. Wanaka Rodeo Club is looking for new members. Interested? Come along to the grounds saturday 1pm or ph 0275711106 Wanted Water ski. single slalom. competition model. less than 10 years old. 67 or 68inch. Size 10 binding. Ph. /Text. 0272 730730 Wanted! WW members feedback on Wanaka Wastebusters draft constitution. View at Aspiring Law, Wastebusters shop, www.wanakawastebusters.co.nz or come to feedback session.
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Bridge results: Rippon Rosebowl Handicap 2. North/South: Lynne Fegan, Laraine Shepherd 64.07% 1. Ena Leckie, Terry Wilson 60.43% 2. Lois Mills, Jo Wallis 56.28% 3 East/West: Michael Chapman-Smith, Tony Winters 63.26% 1. Deirdre Lynch, Mo Schofield 61.44% 2. Errol Kelly, Dennis Perzaro 59.11% 3. Friday Bridge 16.November: North/ South:- Pat Gray, Deirdre Lynch 68.04% 1. Noeline Goldsbrough, Ena Leckie 56.94% 2.Toni Cathie, Lynda Hodge 48.96% 3. East/ West:- Pamela Buchanan, Michael Chapman-Smith 69.05% 1. Morag & Alan Chisholm 57.14% 2. Carolyn Field, Barbara Thompson 55.56% 3. Makarora Pairs 15 November: North/South:- Nan Ottrey, Laraine Shepherd 59.15% 1. Jenny Muir, Madeleine Reveley 55.63% 2.East/ West:- Judy & John Cook 59.15% 1. Don Buick, Helen Millar 54.35% 2. Wanaka Bowls Results Week ending 16:11:12 Friday Progressive Skips 1 G Russell 2 K Chartres 3 C Landsborough, Thirds 1 N Dippie 2 B Miskimmin 3 J Gale. Leads 1 R Bryant 2 J Bryant 3 O Verbiest. Wanaka Golf Club Business House Golf, Thursday Golfer Grade Rural Post, 68 ocb, Rock & Pillar, 68, 3 Penelope Pitstop, 63, Non Golfer Grade 1 Wanaka Electrical, 69, 2 Jeff Limmer, 65, 3 Golf War, 64. Saturday Ladies Medal & Stableford Medal 1 Harriet Byrne, 68 ocb, 2 Suzie Baillie, 68, Stabl-
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eford 1 Annie Moffat, 38, 2 Lyn Leary, 37, Men Summer Stableford D1 1 Jeff Couch, 40, 2 Marc Simmonds, 39, 3 Wyndham Barkman, 38 ocb, 4 Barry Mowat, 38, 5 Graeme Stanley (Gladfield), 38. D2 1 Gordon Rhodes (Gladfield), 45, 2 Keith Hendry (Gladfield), 41, 3 Lester Foulds (Lincoln), 39 ocb, 4 Bill Coupland, 39. Tues Ladies Summer Stableford D1 1 Kathy Smallbone, 37, 2 Anne McKenzie,, 36, 3 Anne Moffat, 36. D2 1 Lyn Leary, 38, 2 May Moffat, 37, 3 Beverley de Beer-Lamont, 36 ocb, 4 Pam McRae, 36, D3 1 Margaret McKenzie, 35, 2 Greer McLean), 35, 3 Judy Dawson, 33 ocb, 4 Jill Shaw, 33, D2 1 Debbie Brent, 46, 2 Nan Hogan, 34 ocb, 3 Sue Anderson, 34, Wed Edward Gibbon Medal D1 1 John Templeton, 65, 2 Michael Johnston, 65, 3 Arthur Dovey, 66 ocb, 4 David Keimig, 66, D2 1 David Kerr, 60, 2 Dietrich Westpahl, 64, 3 Dennis Schwarz, 65, Nine Hole Ladies Stableford 1 Sandra Harris, 21, 2 Jo Barclay, 19, 3 Margaret Begg, 18 ocb, 4 Gerarda Herlihy, 18 South Island A class catamaran championships hosted by the Wanaka Yacht Club Overall results: 1 John Kennett (Chch), 2 Murray Philpott (Chch), 3 Ken Urquhart (Wanaka), 4 Daniel Philpott (Chch), 5 Kevin Smith (Nelson), 6 Peter Kerr (Omakau), 7 David Haylock (Chch), 8 Gavin Walter (Chch), 9 Chris Riley (Wanaka), 10 Pete Anderson (Chch).
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Wanaka duo beat multisport legends
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Jack Timu, 8, tees up at as part of a series of lessons to introduce Wanaka youngsters to golf. The golf club provided free lessons and cheap membership rates for the young novices. PHOTO: wanaka.tv
Season starts with learning curve Wanaka’s Katharine Eustace placed 14th in the Skeleton World Cup race in Park City, Utah. She said she was pleased with her start, gaining one of the top five fastest starts, and she held a top ten position after her first run, dropping her position after mistakes in the second run. “I am still learning heaps and I am sure it is just a matter of time before I can put everything together,” she said. “I am pleased with some of the things I achieved today, just not the end result.” The third of nine World Cup races for the 2012-13 season will be held next weekend in Whistler.
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Tim Brewster Wanaka athletes Dougal Allan and Jess Simson (pictured) have every reason to be pleased with themselves after beating multisport legends Richard and Elina Ussher to win individual titles at the Lake Waikaremoana Challenge last weekend. The two-day 137km event is regarded by a number of multisporters to be second in status to the Speight’s Coast to Coast and was Dougal’s first competition win over Richard beating him by a margin of almost 15 minutes.
The event was also a first for Jess, 28, who only started training in multisport a year ago. She entered as a relatively unknown athlete in her first solo attempt at a long distance event and beat two-time Coast to Coast winner Elina by just over a minute. “It didn’t surprise me because I know what she’s capable of, but she surprised a number of people in the multisport community,” Dougal said. The two credit much of their performance to the input of coach Val Burke who has worked with Dougal for a number of years and with Jess for one.
Jess comes from a running background and got her first kayak just before winter but after “writing off” her car she was limited in the amount of training she was able to do. Following the result she is now considering a future in multisport events and is yet to decide whether to compete in next year’s Coast to Coast for the first time. Dougal needs physiotherapy for a strained forearm and will make a decision on his Coast to Coast campaign following treatment over the next few weeks. For the past three years he has placed second to Richard in the event.
/ WanakaSun
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