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Cyber future for police Tim Brewster
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Wanaka police are planning to enter the ever-changing world of social media to help catch criminals and post safety messages. Using Facebook as an online version of wanted posters, police will either combine with the established Queenstown police page or set one up themselves. “We’re going to go ahead. By winter would be ideal but we don’t know how much is involved,” Senior Sergeant Allan Grindell (pictured) said. Wanaka currently has seven closedcircuit television cameras in public areas and combined with in-house camera systems used by a number of businesses, it is hoped the new system will reduce the amount of time to resolve crime as it has in Queenstown. The increased use of mobile phones with internet access and the fact the majority of violent offending takes place at night in the Ardmore Street area which has a number of
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CCTV cameras means offenses could potentially be resolved much more quickly, Allan said. “Historically disorder and violence [in Wanaka] are most common at night in Ardmore Street.” If a number of people are alerted to an incident while they are in the area, identifying
the offender may be easier and quicker, he said. Posting safety messages and updating them would also be considered as a useful role for the page. Queenstown Police set up a page in 2009 and received international media coverage for their first so-called
“Facebook arrest” in Time magazine and British papers. Businesses have used the site to show images of shoplifters and violent late night offences; skydivers have reported their parachutes being stolen; images of people urinating on pool tables, vandalising park benches and suspected of being handbag thieves have all made their way onto the pages. The site has 3565 followers with some offenders being identified only minutes after committing a crime, Queenstown Senior Sergeant John Fookes said. CCTV footage from businesses is assessed on a caseby-case basis and the response from the public has been very positive, he said. “We are always mindful of privacy, issues in the material we post. The material posted needs to meet the same rules and requirements as does the information we provide to newspapers to publish. It’s a very effective tool and we need to use it wisely.”
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Weka tracked Department of Conservation staff member Sharon Haarsma released a buff weka for tracking on Te Peka Karara /Stevenson’s Island week. Two breeding pairs placed in the aviary in February were fitted with transmitters before being released on the island.
Film focus on dyslexia Awareness of dyslexia is the subject of a film being screened in Wanaka next week. “The Big Picture- Rethinking Dyslexia”, was directed by Robert Redford’s son Jaimie, who is also dyslexic. The film is scheduled to be shown in Wanaka on Sunday May 25.
Correction Drew Pilkinton was pictured in last week’s photograph of the Holy Family School flag raising ceremony, not Bradley Gendall. The school had raised the New Zealand flag for the first time in April, assisted by pupils, the caretaker and the deputy mayor.
Children at Wanaka Primary School have new sports shirts to wear when representing the school thanks to the Wanaka Primary School Parent Forum, a voluntary group who help coordinate the fundraising
for the school. The group’s fundraising efforts also enable the school to provide resources and activities the children would not otherwise have including: funds for adventure
playgrounds, tracksuits, netbooks and iPads for student use, and calculators for graduation gifts to Year 6 students. Jackie Knight who co-organised the funding for the sports shirts
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Helping with submissions Laura Williamson Local writer Kate Bariletti (pictured) was on hand at Wanaka Library last Friday to help people with their submissions on the Queenstown Lakes District Council annual plan. She had volunteered her services at a May 3 public meeting held by the Protect Wanaka Library group, at which library supporters were encouraged to make submissions on the plan. “I thought, we’ve got to get submissions out, what can I do to help?” Kate said. As well as being a writer, Kate has experience both in making submissions of this kind and as a teacher, skills she felt would be helpful. Kate was at the library from 10am to 5pm, and said she delivered 24 submissions by the end of the day, with a further nine or ten people taking submissions away with them to complete online or in their own time. She said she primarily helped individuals who knew what they wanted to say, but weren’t sure how to
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said the fundraising is well supported by the families of the school and the community. “It is greatly appreciated,” she said. “So a big thank you to Wanaka for your ongoing support.”
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get started. On the library issue, Kate said there were three main points that were common to many of the submissions. One was the opinion that it would be impossible to cut the number of librarians in Wanaka and maintain the same level of service. Another was the wish to keep ordering and cataloguing in Wanaka, as the staff were better able to understand the perspective of the local community. Finally, Kate said, several submitters pointed out that individual library staff had their own strengths, and that all of them were valued.
For example, young people knew who to ask for book recommendations for their age group, she explained. Overall, she said the message could be summed up as follows: “We like our library, we like the people who work there and we don’t want it to change.” Kate said she thought most of the people she spoke to had never made a submission before. Submissions are currently being processed, and will be made publicly available, according to QLDC communications manager Meaghan Miller.
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After-school care coming to Wanaka An after-school programme based at Wanaka Primary School and set to open next month has had a “good response” according to organiser Jacqui Cubie. WASP, the Wanaka After School Programme, is planned to start from June 17, and Jacqui said approximately 20 families had already made enquiries about the service. Families can pre-enroll for one to five days each week for the sessions, which will run from 3pm to 5.30pm and are open to children aged five to 13. Jacqui said there would also be the possibility of casual spaces, and that parents thinking they might use the casual service should complete an enrollment form as well. Jacqui is a social worker at Presbyterian Support’s Family Works, which provides a community-based social work service for families. She said she had seen a demand for an after-school programme in Wanaka. “I was coming across families who found it difficult to get after-school care if they were working,” she said. Jacqui added that she was working towards OSCAR accreditation, which would allow families to apply for Work and Income subsidies towards the cost of attending the programme.
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Lost and found online Laura Williamson A woman searching for a wedding ring lost three years ago is one of several Wanaka Facebook users who have already posted on the new ‘Lost and found in Wanaka, NZ’ page, set up last week. Ella Frires’ husband Damian was seriously injured in a kite surfing accident at the eastern end of the Lake Hawea foreshore in February 2010. Ella said he lost the ring on that day either in the water or on the shore, and that, judging by the bruising on his hand, it was probably ripped from his finger during the accident. The ring was inscribed with the couple’s wedding date (16/09/06)
and “Amore Mio”. It had been made by Damian’s uncle with both his father’s wedding band and a ring given to him by his mother for his 21st birthday, Ella said. She added that they had searched for the
The ‘Lost and found in Wanaka, NZ’ Facebook page invites users to “post any items to this page that are either lost or found: Cats, dogs, jackets, driver’s licenses, cellphones, sunglasses, clothes, false teeth.”
Post any items to this page that are either lost or found: Cats, dogs, jackets, driver’s licenses, cellphones, sunglasses, clothes, false teeth. ring with a neighbour’s metal detector, with no luck, though “the kids thought it was great.” The couple have two children, Luca, 5, and Sienna, 2.
New walkway gives access to Emerald Bay
Tim Brewster A 1.3 km public walkway to Emerald Bay, though re-established wetlands and past 20,000 planted native plants, was officially opened by the Longview Environmental Trust last weekend. The Trust is the charitable arm of the 85ha Emerald Bluffs development project which has been engaged in ecological restoration of the area since 2007. After a welcome by
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landowner and trust founder John May (pictured), representatives from DOC, Te Kakano
Trust, Upper Clutha Tracks Trust, Wakatipu Wilding Conifer Control Group, Lake Wanaka
Tourism and other interested parties walked the track. Signage on the track illustrated the changes made to the area since the the restoration project started and presentations on the planting and landscaping as well as the pest control for the project were given. Since starting pest control 28 mustelids, 34 cats, 82 possums, 19 rats and 121 rabbits have been killed in the area.
Other posts as of late last week included a lost tabby cat, prescription glasses found near Tenby Street and a Sophie La Giraffe baby toy looking for its owner.
Fundraising fun Two young fundraisers from Holy Family Catholic School raised a total of $511 for the Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand agency to help residents of Papua New Guinea who are being affected by rising sea levels. Heidi Niederer, 11, and Kylie Pilkinton, 12, are Special Charter Leaders at the school. They organised four fundraising events over a four-week period last term: pyjama day, crazy hat/hair day, Saint Patrick’s Day and crazy bike day. Students were asked to bring a gold coin donation for each one.
Gold award win for local build Amalgamated Builders Ltd won the gold award for the Rippon Hall in the Tourism and Leisure category and for the Project between $2 million and $5 million category in the recent New Zealand’s Commercial Building Awards. The judges comments included: “Architect Rafe Maclean and the Amalgamated Builders team have realised the owners’ [Rippon Vineyard and Winery] vision magnificently, creating a building with a truly timeless quality.”
Drive to the conditions Snow has fallen on both the Crown Range and Lindis Pass (pictured) last week prompting the New Zealand Transport Agency to issue a warning to carry chains and take care when driving on ice and grit. QLDC Transport Manager Denis Mander said: “Our advice is to always carry chains but people are still taking their chances and travelling without them.” Denis said there was ice and snow on the Crown Range alpine pass last week and some people were not prepared. Other winter tips from the council included: ensure vehicles had adequate anti-freeze, carry extra clothing or blankets, keep some food and drink in the car, increase following distances, change gear and brake smoothly, and avoid braking on shady areas. PHOTO: wanaka.tv
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sunnews MAC – A Recipe for Success This poem was constructed by Michaela Rogan and Hannah Davey as part of a collaborative creative writing exercise. Pour 700 odd students into an empty Mount Aspiring College Quickly stir to combine. Tip into classes lined with textbooks Sprinkle diversity, participation, integrity and excellence throughout. Fold into interval. Leave standing for 30 min before transferring back into classes. Add seeds of knowledge. Leave in warm classrooms for 2 hours to ferment Move outside to run about freely Add a pinch of loud and noisy Spoon into different moulds: Some lined with Maths, Others lined with Spelling. Once risen, serve with a generous helping of Excellence and enjoy. (Garnish with homework if desired).
MAC Monthly Several MAC students starred in Jane Campion’s mini-series, Top of the Lake, which was filmed in Glenorchy and was the first television series ever to screen at Sundance. As part of her Year 11 writing portfolio, Connor Moore reflects on working with the Oscar-winning director.
Through her eyes Connor Moore Silver wisps of hair hang like curtains drawn back to accentuate her face. Her presence is intimidating and intense, her eyes illume, alive. A deep imagination of the wildest things drives her passion for telling stories. Clever but dry humour escapes her lips, leaving smiles painted across faces. She’s opinionated and thoughtful, her ingenious mind spilling words so powerful I have to listen. Jane’s eyes give away nothing, sparkling with ideas; I only wish I could see through those eyes. I watch as the corners of her mouth curl into a smile, her body relaxing.
It’s as though each little detail that is her has been carefully crafted and created. Every word she speaks is worth being spoken, like a quote in my head. I listen, her tone confident, as she asks me to imagine. To imagine that I have a secret. A secret that crawls inside you, like a fly stuck in a web. You cannot tell anyone; it can’t escape. If you tell it will no longer be a secret. I think about it, watching her eyes telescoping me, her pupils getting bigger with excitement. I grin, holding the stubborn words under my tongue. Only now do I realise this whole series is a secret.
One big secret. Each part of the story leaving bread crumbs, clues, but the secret cannot be told just yet. It is instead kept so we know how our character feels. She says it’s as though we are part of our character. I can sense how she’s feeling, not even needing words. She’s fiercely intelligent, with an answer for everything and knowledge unspeakable. Every moment with her is like waiting for rain. I want the droplets of her thoughts to pitterpatter down on me, to echo in my head, as though without choice her words are printed on me. A tattoo permanently etched in my skin.
I watch her direct, her breath appearing in the chill of the air. The cameras are fixed on our faces. She nods and they start rolling, I feel as though I’m drowning in the blue of her eyes; the black and white clappers a blur. Check marker 503. I take a deep breath, the cold air cutting into my lungs; I’ve been stung. Looking towards Jane, the curve of her long fingers wrapped tightly in the pockets of her puffer jacket. I’m freezing, the numb of not just the cold but the nerves eating away at my wobbly words. They say butterflies flutter, but these butterflies are ready to fly.
The stories behind my paintings are all about Central Otago. I was inspired by the works of Nicky Forman and Shane Cotton, which gave me ideas for the colour range and composition and aimed to convey the different aspects which represent the environment I live in, including the distinctive mountain ranges and gold mining history. I gathered photographs from the old miners’ huts in Arrowtown to give a sense of the past to my paintings and various landscape images to give the viewer an idea of the landscape around us. I have picked the colours of my paintings carefully and kept a shallow palette range, containing the primary colours of Central Otago: red, yellow, ochre and browns, as well as black and white. (Image and Words) - Daisy Thor-Poet
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crimescene Locals behaving badly Last Thursday a local resident was arrested for an historic theft from a local bar. On Friday May 10, police received a report that the cow was stolen from the weather vane at the Cow Restaurant. On Saturday May 11 another local resident was arrested for threatening a police officer. “I’ve always wondered why someone might consider this a wise idea,” Constable Mel Twyman said. “Perhaps a little less alcohol might assist some in their decision making skills.” On Sunday May 12 another local resident was processed for drink driving. Police have been running a speed campaign in the school zones and with the school buses since the start of the new term. The speed for moving past a stationary school bus is 20kph for all traffic. Drivers driving at 50kph over the limit (regardless of the road speed limit) will lose their licence on the spot and be off to court.
Democracy in action Approximately 10 protesters met Queenstown Lakes District Council chief executive Adam Feeley as he arrived at the New Zealand Community Boards conference to give a speech on local democracy last Friday. The protesters gathered outside the Lake Wanaka Centre to oppose changes to the Wanaka Library due to QLDC restructuring, Deputy Mayor Lyal Cocks (pictured) spoke briefly to the crowd. PHOTO: wanaka.tv
If you have information on any crimes call 0800CRIMESTOPPER (0800555111).
Pick-n-mix film festival Laura Williamson The Inspiring Stories Trust is holding an evening of film in an unusual format on May 24 at Cinema Paradiso: a ‘Pick-NMix’ set-up in which members of the audience choose a 90minute programme of films from a selection of shorts ranging in length from two to 25 minutes long. The evening is part of the Inspiring Stories third annual
road trip, and the films are all made by emerging young film-makers. The Wanaka event will include two special featured shorts by locals, Tim Pierce’s ‘Revealing Lake Wanaka’ and ‘On Yer Bike’ by Daisy Thor-Poet. Daisy’s film, about inspiring young kiwis to bike instead of using other means of transport, won the 2012 The Forest & Bird Kaitiaki Award. Entry will be by koha towards
the trust. Inspiring Stories will also be running a daytime filmmaking workshop for secondary students in Wanaka on May 24. The one-day workshop will cover storytelling, camera, editing, and project development. Registration is through the Inspiring Stories website. The Inspiring Stories Trust is a charitable trust based in Wellington that works with young change-makers
across New Zealand, primarily in film-making and social entrepreneurship initiatives. Last year’s road trip took in more than 30 locations with almost 1000 people participating. “The best thing is seeing young people buzzing at the end of a workshop, knowing that their voice and creativity can have a positive impact on the world around them,” Guy Ryan, CEO of the Inspiring Stories Trust said.
DP heading to Hong Kong Laura Williamson Staff and students at Mount Aspiring College will farewell a friendly face at the end of this term, when Deputy Principal Greg Thornton (pictured) heads overseas to take up a vice principal position at Sha Tin College in Hong Kong. The school, which has 1200 students representing 30 nationalities, has many similarities to MAC, despite its size. A Year 7 to 13 college, students at Sha Tin wear mufti in their last two years and the school is changing from a sixhouse to four-house system. Greg also said he found the atmosphere at the college “warm and friendly.” Greg had to fly to Hong Kong during the last holidays for interviews, a process which he described as “intense”, with interviews from 8am to 5pm on a Thursday and further meetings
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following the next day. Once the interviews were under way though, Greg said he relaxed, and enjoyed spending time with staff and students, including a tour of the school with a group of pupils. Greg joined the MAC
community at the start of the 2009 school year, replacing Wayne Bosley as DP. He came to Wanaka from Takapuna Grammar in Auckland, where he was the Mathematics Head of Department and had spent some time as acting deputy
principal. He moved to Wanaka with his wife Teresa and son Cameron, now five. The couple’s daughter, Alexis, was born two years ago. As for highlights from his time at MAC, Greg said what he would remember most was “the people: the staff and students.” He added that, “as I’m starting to say goodbye, people are telling me that I’ve made a difference, which is something I’ll take away.” He said the chance to work in Honk Kong, a city of more that seven million people, was an “incredible opportunity”, one in which and his family could experience great food, travel opportunities and friendly locals in a “safe and bustling city”. “Before I came here, I was thinking life is too short to spend it all in Auckland, so I found myself in Wanaka. Now I’m looking forward to another new life experience,” he said.
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ticketgiveaway Hiking healer Into the East
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Into the East, a folk country due made up of Invercargill based musician Graeme Woller and Hawea’s Liv McBride, have been a regular feature on the Wanaka music scene since Liv relocated to Hawea in July of last year. Their debut album, ‘Fight From The Inside’, is out on May 22, and the pair are hitting the road to promote the new release, including a gig in Wanaka at Lalaland on May 23. The album was recorded over the course of a year after six months’ pre-production. Recording took place in several places, including the Radio Southland studios, where Liv and Graeme hosted a radio show in exchange for studio time. Several of the vocal tracks were recorded in the wardrobe of Liv’s Hawea home, which, she discovered, had “great acoustics”, though low flying planes interrupted a few sessions during crop spraying season, she said. The Wanaka Sun has one copy of Into the East’s album ‘Fight From The Inside’ to give away. To enter the draw, email admin@thewanakasun. co.nz with your contact details and “Into the East” in the subject line.
Describing himself as a healer, Graham Dan O’Gorman said he has walked more than 2500km around New Zealand with his trailer. Setting off from Rotorua three years ago, the Australian native uses light therapy, along with reflexology and other natural healing techniques. Dan said he doesn’t charge for his services but accepts accommodation and meals which enable him to continue his journey. He arrived in Wanaka from Invercargill and is planning to walk over the Haast Pass and up the West Coast, then up the East Coast of the North Island before finishing in Taranaki. He said he has another 3500km of walking in New Zealand and then plans to go to Africa to continue his journey. PHOTO: tim brewster
Auckland Zoo backs Otago skink The skink population in Central Otago could be on the increase thanks to sponsorship by the Auckland Zoo. The Zoo’s conservation fund has committed an initial fund of $17,000 as part of a five year project to control predators and monitor the native reptiles in a Department of Conservation project in the Grandview Range The funding has already been used for 19 km of trap lines (168 traps) laid in the high tussock grasslands on the Grandview
Range to protect 580ha of the skink’s habitat. Last week staff and volunteers checked these for the first time, netting 18 predators (nine ferrets, one stoat, four hedgehogs, three mice and one possum) which was a “pleasing result given a recently completed TB poisoning operation in that area”, DOC Wanaka Area Office Manager Paul Hellebrekers said. Otago and Grand skink are unique to Otago and are two of New Zealand’s rarest reptiles.
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Flight Centre…Fun Central! With more than 30 year’s travel industry experience in their Wanaka office and more than 1500 affiliated agencies around the globe Wanaka’s Flight Centre turns travel dreams into reality. “We have a big focus on customer experiences with personalised itineraries, our staff are experienced and personable, we have the buying power and with our 24 hour service line and we have the backup to ensure things stay on track,” team leader Scott McGoun said. Flight Centre combines its guarantee of the lowest airfare available with a range of custom packages from budget backpacker style trips to premium, fully serviced
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Away win boosts goal tally Al Bertini Six wins on the trot meant Wanaka FC confidence was high going into round eight of the Central Otago Football league. They hit the road for the first time in a couple of weeks to play Alexandra B. The home team struggled to retain possession, but to their credit held out for about 20 minutes before the flood gates opened. Aidan Butler opened the scoring and he went on to score five goals. He capped off a great performance with a few
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nice assists too. Finn Moore, not wanting to feel left out, chipped in with a healthy four goals, Al Carmichael
grabbed two, as did Pauly Hodgson, making the final score 13-0. That brings their tally to an incredible
34 goals scored in three weeks with only one conceded. Wanaka FC face a top of the table clash next Saturday at home when league leaders Frankton, unbeaten by the way, are the visitors in town. Wanaka Braves lost 5-0 to Frankton at the Events Centre. A battling performance where the scoreline perhaps wasn’t a fair reflection of this game. The team hope for a more positive result when they host Wakatipu at Pembroke Park on Saturday. The action starts at 1pm.
High achievers to speak at aviation rally Two female high flyers will be speaking in Wanaka as part of the New Zealand Association of Women in Aviation’s (NZAWA) annual rally, to be held in Wanaka May 31 to June 2. Keynote addresses will be given by Captain Suzanna Darcy-Hennemann and Pauline Hickey. Captain Darcy-Hennemann was inducted into the Pioneer Hall of Fame for Women in Aviation International in 2010 and is a member of the Society of Experimental Test Pilots. She is Chief Pilot and Director of Training for Boeing Training
and Flight Services, and is responsible for engineering flight-test activities related to all Boeing 777 aircraft. As well, captain Darcy-Hennemann is a Captain on the Boeing 747400, the 737, 757, 767 and 777 jetliners, and has instructed on the 737, 757, 767,747 and 777 models. Pauline Hickey represented New Zealand at the 20th World Hot Air Balloon Championship, in Michigan in 2012, attended by the best pilots from over 33 countries. A breast cancer survivor, Pauline was the first
female hot air balloon pilot to represent New Zealand at the Worlds. NZAWA President Sue Telford, of Wanaka, said the rally would be a chance for airwomen from across New Zealand to meet and compete, and that the keynote speakers would be inspiring role models for the delegates. The keynote speeches are open to the public and will take place at Edgewater on Sunday June 2 at 12.30pm. See sunspots for details
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Packaging making headlines Gina Dempster Packaging really hit the headlines this month, with all the publicity around Anchor’s new lightproof milk bottle. It’s really struck a nerve with people. There have been 90 nominations (and counting) for the Anchor bottle in our Unpackit Worst Packaging Award. We’ve never seen anything like it. One of the reasons Wanaka Wastebusters set up the Unpackit Awards in 2010 was to give people a way to show companies what they think of their packaging, so it’s great to see people using the Awards for that purpose. For us as recyclers, the bottle doesn’t live up to the marketing hype. Yes, it can still be recycled. But it is a headache for recyclers because of the coloured layers in the bottle. The standard milk bottle is made from clear HDPE (number 2 plastic),
and it’s the highest value plastic that recyclers collect. That’s because it is very easy to recolour. The lightproof bottle contains a dark layer which means it has to be recycled with other coloured HDPE like shampoo bottles. As a material, it is worth less than half the value of clear HDPE to recyclers. True, that’s not Fonterra’s problem. But it is a problem for society if we value recycling. Currently councils subsidise kerbside recycling, because the value of the recycled materials don’t cover the costs. The lower the value of the recycled materials, the higher the subsidy has to be. That means all of us ratepayers have to pay more. There are some great comments from people who have nominated Anchor’s bottle on the Unpackit website. Nominations are open until July 5, and voting in the Awards begins July 19. PHOTO: simon williams
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Staying toasty at home When there’s snow on the hills, and the overnight temperature is below zero, keeping warm in Wanaka is top of everyone’s agenda. About 30 percent of your annual energy consumption is spent on heating so choosing the right heat source is vital to your comfort and your energy bill. Below are a few heating options to consider and you can find more information on the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment Smarter Homes website. Open fires are not the most efficient form of heating as most of the heat goes up the chimney. Modern woodburners are a much more efficient option for heating large areas and are one of the cheapest options. They can also be combined with a wetback to heat water. Pellet burners, which use compressed wood pellets and run on electricity, are a cleaner option than woodburners. It has convective heat, which needs to be moved around through open doors or a heat transfer system, rather than the radiant heat of a woodburner. Both wood
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and pellet burners need building consent to be installed. Heat pumps are one of the most efficient forms of heating, with most efficient models available with thermostat settings and timers. Installation work must be carried out by qualified electricians and plumber. Electric heaters are useful at providing warmth for a single person or a single room but they are expensive to run. Use panel heaters or
oil filled column heaters to heat a single room. In poorly insulated homes, use radiant heaters since they shine warmth directly onto you. Flued gas heaters provide instant heat and stop the accumulation of pollutants and water vapour inside a home which can occur with unflued gas heaters. Central heating will heat your entire home to an even temperature from heat generated at a central point and piped or ducted to several rooms. Central
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heating systems can be zone controlled for flexibility and energy efficiency. Central heating can use gas, a heat pump, oil, coal, wood, wood pellets or solar energy. In solar central heating, heat is absorbed by water-filled hoses fixed in your roof space. It can be used to heat radiators throughout your home or heat water in flexible pipes beneath your floor. More on keeping warm this winter next week.
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BOARD Cuts to the library will undermine the culture of the town I recently read in crime scene the man that walked over 2 his neighbour’s house stark naked 2 ask if she wanted 2 come over & play. the things us males have to do to get noticed by women in this town? There aren’t enough 2 go round :-) GREAT READING IN CRIME SCENE OF PEOPLE BEING HONEST AND HANDING IN CASH. JUST ONE MORE REASON WHY I LOVE LIVING IN WANAKA Doing a small deed is better than having the greatest intention MAC 1st 15, awesome work on Saturday. You showed such guts and determination against a much bigger side. Well done all! To the drunk idiots who took pleasure in having a bit of so called fun terrifying our pony on Saturday night you were seen by neighbours! I see some people still don’t know their road rules driving past the school at peak time. time to police the yellow car i think.....before an accident happens. never mind big brother, i am watching you drunk buffons and i am recording you too. perhaps a nice big photo of your drunk antics will go public? Snow on hills an the fire well it, oh yeah! Okay drunken buffoons I’ve had enough, so I’ve starting taking photos of your drunken antics and offensive behaviour. Perhaps a nice big photo of your drunk selves displayed in public will temper your alcohol induced tom foolery? Concerned the roundabouts could be icy in winter so practise slowing down now peeps. don’t sigh write your vehicle if you can’t drive
editorial More and more, real communities are using virtual communities to do business and be heard, and Wanaka is no exception. We’re all over Facebook. Recently, Wanaka police have looked at using the social media site for crime-fighting and communication, while members of the Protect Wanaka Library group set up a Facebook page just days into their campaign. The new ‘Lost and found in Wanaka’ page is reuniting locals with pets, toys and other lost items. Is this a good thing, or, is Facebook, as Psychology Today called it “a whole new world of wasting time?” Maybe it was, back when its only function was updating your relationship status (I was in a relationship but now it’s complicated) and sharing pictures of cats. But as we’ve seen in Wanaka, social networking is starting to have real purpose, especially in small towns. Protect Wanaka Library supporters have used the site to get the word out about meetings and to encourage annual plan submissions, not to mention give frustrated locals a place to vent. We still need traditional media. And we still need to meet face to face. But on social media, small communities share equal space with big ones, which in other parts of life often isn’t true. There’s power in that. What’s not to like?
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Response to texts Text Wanted to know why Sally Army started selling second hand goods at new prices and collectable items? The Salvation Army responds: People kindly and generously donate their pre-loved items to The Salvation Army hoping the items can be resold for a good price to help people in the community who are in need, this may be by way of financial assistance for school trips, school uniforms, house hold items and many other basic needs. The donated items are sold for their worth and valued accordingly while still being a fraction of their original retail price. Antique or collectable items are priced accordingly to internet valuing and second opinions from people with collectable and antique backgrounds. The Salvation Army price non-essential items within the secondhand goods market range and these items are the store’s most important source of funding for our region’s social services and paying the significant overheads of running the stores. The more money we raise the more help we can provide to those in need in the community. Items within the store can also be obtained free or at a reduced rate to those who have been assessed by our Community Ministries Social Worker, with prior discussion from those who have donated their items they are happy for this to happen also. Thankfully the majority of customers are extremely happy knowing that their purchase is cheaper than buying new items and that their money is going to help someone less fortunate than themselves. Give yourself a pat on the back donators and buyer because you both deserve it, and walk away with your heart fuller because your kindness is helping to change someone’s life for the better.
Observing the various techniques of drivers negotiating the Ardmore Street roundabout I thought a general refresher on the use of indicators was necessary for the good folk of Wanaka. Slow down approaching the roundabout and give way to all vehicles from your right as you enter the roundabout. If you are turning left at the first exit of a roundabout: signal left as you come up to the roundabout. If you are going ‘straight’ through a roundabout: don’t signal as you come up to the roundabout but signal left as you pass the exit before the one you wish to take. If you are travelling more than halfway around a roundabout: signal right as you come up to the roundabout and signal left as you pass the exit before the one you wish to take. So to the lady shaking your fist, keep calm and learn the rules, then you won’t be so frustrated when a driver correctly negotiates the roundabout. Bob Howie Albert Town
Definition of democracy It would be interesting to hear Mr Feeley’s definition of “democracy”. It would seem that it cannot include that the wishes of the community will either be listened to or acted upon. All we wish is the library services be as at present. Concerned library user Wanaka
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Clutha’s immense defensive effort. First up tackles from talisman Tom ‘Huddy’ Hudson, Matt Templeton as well as the combined back row of George ‘Tubes’ Reed, Frazier ‘Razor’ Dowling and Scotty Cunningham were eye-watering at times and the slightest of margins at half time to the visitors showed it was disciplined as well. The home side understood they needed to regroup into a more cohesive attacking formation once they had regained possession. However, Arrowtown struck first
with Adam Hubber on the end of a rumbling maul. Conversion and penalty kick followed and it seemed as if the Rams would be valiant instead of victorious. Ben ‘Ugh’ Purvis had other ideas. Back from a long-term injury, he looked to the ball like the desert misses rain and eventually jinked through two defenders to dive over in the corner. The visitors returned with another try but Ben was again instrumental as he set up Jason Clarke following a succinct passing movement after the Rams forwards had sucked in the defence.
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Upper Clutha was left without any points from last Saturday’s encounter with Arrowtown, as the away team showed patience and tactical quality to leave the showground with the full complement. The Rams will feel they deserved a little more from this game as their tenacious first half defence eventually took its toll with individual errors once again costing the side points. The first half was equally about Arrowtown’s frustration in offense as it was about
Winning start for OGB The Upper Clutha Rugby Club Open Grade Black team, a combined team of under-12s and under13s, faced Maniototo at the showgrounds on Saturday. The team’s motto for the season is ‘fastest, fittest, strongest’ in the competition. This has been enhanced by conditioning coach Andrew King. His variety of fitness drills and rapport with the boys has made a noticeable difference in their fitness which is already obvious at this early stage of
the season. Both boys and coaches were excited and a little nervous before kickoff but this was channelled to good effect as the team looked to control the ball from the outset. They moved the ball wide, with tries scored at regular intervals throughout the game. Toby Jarvie and Lachie Weir showed great leadership on the field: Lachie marshalled the backs from the breakdown, and Toby’s strength and ability to read the game lead the
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forwards. Maniototo showed good strength at the breakdown often controlling this facet of play but didn’t use it to good effect. Upper Clutha scored 13 tries: Lachie Weir (4), Toby Jarvie (3), Sam Coupland (2) and one each to Nico Bowering, Julius Stufanberg, Sam Pearce and Satja Ellis. Conversions by Sam Knight (5) and Lachie Weir (1) completed the 77-nil score. The Open Grade Black plays Roxburgh away next week.
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802sqm section, perfect plot for family home, Little Maude Drive, Lake Hawea. Close to lake/shops/primary school. Price negotiable, 4439310 or 021656655.
Poultry wheat and barley 4 sale, whole or crushed.30kg 4 $25.. .. 021 251 5510/4434944.
Kahu Youth presents ‘Inspire Wanaka’. A variety of entertaining educational and enlightening talks. Thursday 6th June at the Lake Wanaka Centre. Tickets $35 from the Kahu office, Federal Diner, Medical Centre. All proceeds go to creating a sustainable future for Kahu Youth.
Furnished double room with en-suite. Facilities - spa, pool, sky and gym, Wanaka $200/$250 wk + bills. Rachel 02102475421
sewing and alterations. high quality and efficient service. phone Karen 027 443 6533
Beautiful china tea cup bird feeders, great for attracting wax eyes and bell birds to your garden. Make the perfect presents $20 ph or 443 1017 txt 021 680 110 Ski Clothing now available at the Salvation Army Family Store 5 fin oil heater. Used once. Great for these cold nights. $25ono. 0212018614 BRAND NEW Brewers Roast coffee maker in box. Makes 2 to 4 cups. $50 ono. 0212018614 Breville juice fountain - max.as new used a few times $85....tel. 03 443 5980 Bright pink Nintendo DSI Excellent condition. $85 ph 443 6988 or 027 5586170 Canterbury rugby boots stampede elite model size 42 Good condition $40 ph 443 6988 or 027 5586170 CAR CHAINS- will fit most smaller cars. Just ask for sizing. $30 ono. Be ready for winter season. 0212018614 Curtains for sale good condition variety sizes and colours call 443 5980 Eco Tan. Self tanning lotion. No parabens, no chemical smells, just gorgeous, chocolate coloured skin. organicexpress.co.nz ELECTRIC OIL FILLED HEATERS 1000W and 2400W. Very good condition. Offers. Ph 4439132 2 occasional tables. 1 cane 1 mahogany. Offers phone 443 5266 automatic washing machine offers ph ne 4438786 rimu dining table and six chairs. Offers phone 443 5266 women’s Salomon snowboard 151cm $50. small women’s snowboard jacket 686 brand $40. ph 027 443 6533 general purpose TASMAN TRAILER, one axle, registration and warrant till 7/13. 443-8675 NEW Forum League SLR snowboard boots.woman size 7. Price $200. Pls call 027 6602271 Gluten free bread from Lievito bakery. Best tasting gluten free bread ever! organicexpress.co.nz Jk kids in the spencer mall wanaka winter savings up to 50 percent of new seasons stock 10 percent of merino and puffer jackets plus our everyday 15 dollars or less Organic produce - we support local growers wherever possible. organicexpress.co.nz Piglets for sale $80 each phone 021449976
Racers Edge has new stock arriving daily. New winter season 2014 hardware and beautiful outerwear. 03 443 7882. On the lakefront on Ardmore. Remington foot spa. Approximately 8 years old but only used a few times. Excellent condition. $30 Ph 021 539 854 ROXY 3/4 length ladies black coat. Size 8. Only worn once! $110 ono- g8 4 cold weather. 0212018614. Sunbeam cordless kettle, only used for 5 months, bought $65 only selling as merged flats. $40 021 539 854 TELEPHONE/FAX MACHINE. Any offers, ph 4439132 Free delivery - when you buy your groceries online at organicexpress.co.nz Wanaka, Albert Town, Hawea and Hawea Flat residential areas.
notice All Levels YOGA Classes - Tuesday 9.30am & 6pm www.dancewanaka.co.nz/danceclasses/yoga/ come join me for some fun dynamic movement! Ph 0224689642 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. LIFE STORIES writing and book design. Memoirs, histories, letters, diaries - transcribed and published. www.timeofyourlife. co.nz. Contact laura@timeofyourlife.co.nz or 443 4629. Primary School Op Shop. Open 12-4pm Tuesday & Thursday. Back entrance to school off Totara Terrace.
Jk kids in the spencer mall please use it or we will loose it that would be sad for wanaka thanx jude and jamie Kate’s core circuit classes starting back 20th May. Ring to book at Central Lakes Physio, 443 1711 NEW Yoga offering: Advanced movement with breath Vinyasa practice. Deepening distinctions, awareness and refinements. $12 9:30AM ea Thurs 9 Tyndall St. Jen 443.1672 Muay Thai, Kick Boxing Beginners 6pm Monday, Advanced Wednesday 6pm, 7 Gordon rd 0275 886464 Pilates Mat Class authentic based on Joseph Pilates teachings. Mon 9:30. Exercises adapted to individual. $12/class. call Julie 027-405-7119 info@cashmerepilates.co.nz Pilates new round starts 27th May. All levels, book today. Central lakes Physio 443 1711 PREGNANCY YOGA - with carmen Mondays @ 10-11:30 lake hawea studio. Enquiries & info Www.thesadhanastudio.com. PRENATAL yoga class openings now! Time to connect with the miracle inside of you. 9 Tyndall St. Ring Jen 443.1672 for details. Racers Edge Bike is OPEN! The annual change over to ski shop has taken place but the bike workshop and sales as normal. 03 443 8855.
FURNISHED ROOM. ALBERT TOWN. Quiet living, nonsmoking single/couple $130/$180/ wk. (Power extra). Own bathroom. I/N. Ph Maryann 4436463 0211101160 To rent. Spacious, rural, modern 2 bed sleepout. 15 mins from wanaka. $195 per week excl. 0211734994. 4435696.
services Cleaner extraordinary - Do you want more time to spend with your family, friends and NOT doing housework. I am honest and reliable with an eye for detail please ph 443 1017 or txt/ph 021 295 3995 Dr Liana Poole (MOst.) very successfully treating complex complaints in infants, children and adults for the past 10 years. 443-6783 or wanakaosteopathic.co.nz. ASPIRING MASSAGE WANAKA. Deep Tissue. Sport. Relaxation. Trevor Bailey. Full time massage since 1994. Ph 4432993 or 0274222455. www.aspiringmassagewanaka.co.nz Carpet Cleaning. Ring Jae Services for all your cleaning requirements 443 1150 Check out benefits of probiotic water kefir then order delicious sparkling organic health drink or kefir grains from Su 0211438233 Do your flax bushes need tidying up? I can prune back harakeke using traditional protocol for optimum plant health. 0211438233
THE CREATIVE SPACE educational after school art classes for primary aged children TERM 2 Filling up fast, call Anna 0220115880 or email thecreativespace.wanaka@gmail. com VASECTOMYS available here in Wanaka with Dr Simon Brebner at Aspiring Medical Centre.Ph 443 1226 for an appointment to discuss. WANAKA WINDOW CLEANING professional, friendly, efficient service. Enjoy those mountain views. High, awkward windows a specialty. Paolo 021 0572505/ 4432420 WINDSCREEN CHIP REPAIR in Wanaka. Free with insurance. Call text ASTROFIX 027 349 2447. We’re mobile! www.astrofix.co.nz
vehicles for sale Car for sale. Mazda 626 sportshatch. New rego and warrent. $950 o.n.o need it sold ASAP! 0274167802 Toyota hilux surf v6 petrol manual , body lift, 153000k, excellent condition 8000o.n.o. Phone or txt 021500415 Nissan largo 1995 excellent for travels. Service and wof up to date. $3700 ono.0223890249 Toyota Corolla RunX 2002. Excellent condition. 37,000 km. Regularly serviced. $10,200 or near offer. Tel 443 1896. 1996 Toyota Hilux surf SSR-X for sale. Manual, petrol, 2.7litre wide body. Awesome winter vehicle. $8k o.n.o 034434684 2006 Subaru Outback LL bean. 3.0 litre H6. Sports shift transmission. Heaps of features $18k 034434684
Stitch n bitch , craft n conversation , starts tuesday 21st @ barluga post office lane , come and get your stitch on !
Earth Healing Meditation 8PM 3rd Weds of ea month at 24 Dungarvon St/ Wanaka Wellness Ctr. By donation, all welcome! Jen 443.1672
The gift of song :) Singing lessons and songwriting sessions available for all ages and stages. Give it a whirl! Diana 021400857
Immerse yourself in beautiful resonating sound. Quartz crystal singing bowls for deep relaxation/energy balancing. 1.30PM each Mon. 9 Tyndall St. Jen 443.1672.
Coffee machine wanted to borrow / hire 4 Hawea Playgroup winter garage sale, Sat 15th June, v grateful 4 any offers! Call/txt Em 021 984336
UPPER CLUTHA TRAMPING CLUB Winter Walk Sunday 19th. Meet Pembroke carpark 8.30am. Details see www.uctcwanaka.blogspot.com or ph 443 7409.
MASSAGE THERAPY! Sportsmassage, Deep tissue, Relaxation. Please call Ursula Krebs, Dipl. Massage Therapist, ph: 0276602271. Seven days, mobile service available:~)
RECEPTION VOLUNTEERS WANTED at Community Networks, Need to be available about 3 hours per week longer term, Call 443 7799 for more information.
Artisans loves locals ! Come on up and purchase anything from artisans , 56 ardmore st this month and go in the draw to win!
Wanaka wellness Open Day. Saturday 18th, 10-4. Spot prizes, mini treatments, free sauna, meet practitioners , free samples. 24 Dungarvon St.
Motor home & caravan repair and restoration. Steve Rumore 443.1672
Gentle yoga connecting movement with breath, and You. 9:30 ea Mon, Wed & now THURS. 9 Tyndall St. $10 classes. All welcome. Jen 443.1672
YOGA FOR ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS with carmen - begin 11 June 10-11.30 @ lake hawea studio. Info www.thesadhanastudio.com
Salvation Army Family Store now has all its ski gear out for sale New Zealand Association of Women in Aviation’s (NZAWA) annual rally keynote speeches Edgewater Sunday June 2 at 12.30pm. Tickets are $10. Light tabby female cat approximately 4 years old. Sprayed, vaccinated, affectionate. Seeking a new home. Please phone 4439190.
Hawea Playgroup annual garage sale, Saturday 15th June, Hawea Flat Hall. Clear clutter n make $$! Tables $15, txt Kelly 2 book 021 054 2153. Kate is back 20th May. Book into her awesome core classes at Central Lakes Physio 443 1711
YOGA with carmen - Mon @ 6 pm/sunday @10 am. Space coming available Sundays end of may. Www.thesadhanastudio.com Young Stroke Survivors mega prize draw this Friday from 5pm at Kai with DJs and spot prizes including Relishes, Amigo’s, Francesca’s vouchers.
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Natural health consultant. From toe fungi to migraines. No need to suffer. Holistic healthcare 443 5991. At. Wanaka wellness Personalised tutoring for all school aged children. Monday and Tuesday sessions available. abctutoring@hotmail. co.nz0210329114 GIFT BLISS VOUCHERS! RELAXING, DETOXIFYING nurturing treatments: Lomi Lomi Massage + Lymphatic Clearance. ph Maryann 4436463 0211101160
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BRIDGE RESULTS: Bridge results: Cardrona Stakes 3. North/ South:- Lynne fegan, Mark Harry 69.23% 1. Nigel McKinlay, Laraine Shepherd 67.76% 2. Tommie Munns, Marion Murphy 58.26% 3. East/West:- Tony Winters, Deirdre Lynch 62.44% 1. Rebecca Corkin, John Mitchell 60.07% 2. Kate Coe, Helen Cornwell 58.14% 3. Friday Bridge 10 May. North/South:- Lynne Fegan, Jenny Pryde 61.54% 1. Ray & Margaret Newell 56.47% 2. Marg Grieve, Helen Henshall 55.42% 3. East/West:-Vivienne Christie, Jan Lyness 66.67% 1. Alwyne Haworth, Shona Johnstone 61.74% 2. Beaton Marr, Noelene Raffills 61.36% 3. Junior Championship Pairs 8 May:.
North/South:- Judy Cook, Lynne Fegan 61.88% 1. Boyd & Nan Ottrey 60.00% 2 East/West:Dennis Pezaro, Daphne Stewart 61.88% 1.Denise Bruns, Heather Wellman and Murdoch & Marie Taylor 48.13% 2=
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The Mount Aspiring College 1st XV got its first taste of the Highlander’s Schools rugby competition on Saturday. Playing in perfect conditions in front of a big home crowd, the local side had no answer to the power and pace of the Otago Boys 1st XV. Despite showing plenty of commitment and attitude, the points mounted steadily with a final score of 99-0. Outstanding players for the MAC team were Alex Edwards who did not take a backward step all day; Max Schikker for his lineout work; Cam McKerchar for his tackling and commitment; and Taine Phillips who excelled in the loose before leaving the field with a serious kidney injury. The team travels to Oamaru on Saturday to play St Kevin’s. PHOTO: ruth bolger
Fresh faces for UC hockey A lot of new members have joined the Upper Clutha Ladies Hockey team this season, as well as the girls who have returned to play and the girls that play season after season. The team is looking good, with lots of individual talent, and is coming together as a team with new partnership developing on the field. There was great weather for the first game of the season, but playing against last year’s league winners Alexandra proved to be tough. The first half was fast, furious and evenly matched,testing the fitness of the two teams as they moved the ball around the pitch. UC goalkeeper Clare
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Falco made some great saves, but Alexandra grabbed a goal before halftime.
In the second half UC’s new player Sarah Quinn proved her ability, creating space and making
some great passes. Defender Lisa Templeton made some crucial tackles but Alexandra came back with another goal. Upper Clutha rallied and had some positive breaks. They put pressure on Alexandra with a few shots on goal narrowly missing the target. After some creative passing to get the ball through to the forwards Liz Cook took on the Alex defenders, scoring with one of her signature goals. Alex scored a final goal, leaving the score 3-1 at the whistle. Last week the hockey ladies had a minute’s silence for the late Murray Rivers who they said was “a great supporter of the team and a missed cheerleader”.
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