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Some Central Otago primary school students have missed out on free swimming lessons this term because of an ongoing shortage of instructors. All Cromwell primary school students and two schools in Alexandra have had their lessons postponed, and the programme is being reassessed for term three. Hawea Flat school students also travel to Cromwell in term four for swim lessons, but the school hasn’t heard whether or not they would be affected.
basin schools this term due to smaller class numbers. We are currently assessing the programme for term three,” he said. There are currently eight teachers who work between Cromwell Swim Centre and Molyneux Aquatic Centre, in Alexandra. The council has been actively trying to recruit swim teachers, and need at least another two or three to be able to focus on the schools programme. “It has been frustrating not being able to offer our full range of services this term. If there are people out in the community that would be interested in teaching then please get hold of
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Principal Sue Heath said in the past they have used the Cromwell pool for a block of one week, and the children have two lessons a day. “It’s been great and the children make a lot of progress in that time. Hopefully the lessons will be available in Term 4 - it’s a great initiative,” she said. Central Otago District Council parks and recreation manager Mathew Begg said Central Swim School continued to provide lessons “but at a reduced level to match the number of teachers currently available, and their ability to provide lessons. “We have however been able to provide lessons for two other Alexandra
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Wanaka Wastebusters (WW) is looking at taking over the management of Central Otago WasteBusters (COWB), and put a proposal to the Central Otago District Council last week. COWB lost its district recycling contract to All Waste earlier this year and has since made about 20 staff redundant. The company approached WW asking for help, and manager Sue Coutts has been exploring options for
several months. Last week she asked the council to reconsider its waste management strategy. She told the council big centralised, mechanical waste management systems create inertia. “Waste material, rubbish and recycling, is trucked away” she said. “It is a fairly impersonal system and there is no incentive for people to change their behaviour [around recycling.] “The Wanaka model is different. WW uses people-focused systems.
Every interaction we have with customers and service users has the potential to change behaviour, ours and theirs. Over time the community has reached a tipping point where reuse and recycling have become normal, everyday things to do.” Under the proposal, WW would provide management, marketing and administrative support to COWB and would employ local staff to work at the Alexandra site. “Community enterprises like Wanaka Wastebusters have a long tradition of sharing what we
know with other communities,” Sue said. “We believe community recycling centres bring a lot to their communities and that’s why we’re fighting to help COWB survive. They create jobs, help keep the community strong and provide a working model of reuse and waste minimisation. “While I’ve done everything I can to find a working model for COWB, my first priority is always the well-being and financial security of Wanaka Wastebusters, and that won’t be put at risk.”
First YAMI summit rocked Caroline Harker Wanaka Sun The inaugural YAMI (“Youth and Adults in the Music Industry”) held in Wanaka last weekend represented the culmination of many years of dreaming and planning by organiser Lynne Christie. “I just wanted to do something to show people they could have viable careers in the music industry,” she said. “It was a fantastic weekend. There has been nothing like it before in NZ.” YAMI was a series of workshops and talks culminating in public performances where students shared the stage with the likes of Kiwi music legends Trinity Roots and Dave Dobbyn. Nearly 100 people from around the country attended the weekend, which Lynne said far exceeded her expectations. Students had a variety of workshops to choose from around themes of songwriting
and performance, audio production, media, marketing and management. There were also panel discussions on topics such as surviving financially as a musician, how to release a song and touring. There were some big names amongst the tutors including Warren Maxwell, Anika Moa, Barnaby Weir, Mu (from Fat
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Freddy’s Drop), and MC Tali. Local tutors included Danny Fairley, Diana Hickey, Matt Lahood, and former local Anna Shaw (pictured taking a Singing in Harmony workshop) who travelled down from Wellington for the event. Everyone gave their time for free and 24 volunteers helped behind the scenes. Tutors commented on how
much they loved working with “talented and enthusiastic” young people, and the students got a big kick out of being with famous musicians. Fifteen-year-olds Tyler Bailey (drums) and Lucan Smith (bass) couldn’t believe their luck when they got to share the stage with Dave Dobbyn for his song, “Love you like I should”. “It’s something they’ll remember all their lives,” said Lucan’s father Roger yesterday. “It was an amazing opportunity for them, right here in Wanaka. And Dave was very generous with his time and advice.” Roger said Lucan is keen on a career in the music industry. Other locals who took part in YAMI included Luca Harrington, Minnie Gilmour, Rex Simpson, Max Hall, Ella Maluschnig, Elliot Frost, Harry Hughes, Harry Hewitt, Conor Moore, Jon Steven, Ellen Cagney, Emma Stalker, Erina Tamati, Frazer Limmer, Isaac Bell and Laura Hay.
Calling all single men. Where are you? Aimee Wilson Wanaka Sun The Cupid Club is looking for singles 27 and older, and in particular men, for its inaugural speed dating night on June 5. Organiser Hannah Twiss said so far only four men had registered for the event at the Lone Star, and 16 girls, “but we can’t host an event like that.” When Hannah first put the idea out in the community she was
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“inundated” by people who were keen to be involved. “It’s got legs, but people just aren’t following through,” she said. Perhaps dating websites had just taken over? The problem with those, is that people can hide behind their computers and not ‘face’ up to their date, until they actually had to. “And it takes all the spark away,” she said. It is a known fact that some of the profiles on dating websites aren’t
very accurate either, with people taking 10 years off their age and adding photos from when they were younger. “You know when you meet someone face to face if there is some sort of connection or not.” So after people register for the speed dating event and provide a profile and picture, the team behind the scenes will divide the pool of eligible bachelors and bachelorettes into more defined groups . They will then receive their
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Fundraising for Kahu Staff Reporter Wanaka Sun Wanaka has shown its love and support for Kahu Vincent through a series of fundraising events held since the serious assault on May 9. A close friend of Kahu’s family has set up a Givealittle website fundraiser, which, at the time we went to print, had just surpassed $20,000 from 259 donors. “Busking for Kahu,” an event held at Buskers Square outside Kai Whakapai, also raised $3000 in donations, while the bar and café have donated all profits from drinks to the family too. The event was organised by Wanaka local Lauren Wotton, who has relocated to Wellington to embark
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on a career in music management. Lauren was visiting Wanaka as a volunteer for YAMI Music Summit, and created the event to support Kahu. She described the experience as heartening. “I barely had to contact anybody but my phone was going off constantly all week with people offering support,” Lauren said.
Businesses and members of the community contributed in myriad ways, with some performing at the event and many contributing to the two fundraising raffles that were drawn. While Lauren managed organisation of the event, she was amazed at the support. “It w a s the w ho le community pulling together to make it
work. I didn’t have to actively seek musicians, donations, anything. It was a testament to the community.” Other members of the community have been contributing in all sorts of ways, with a number of items being sold on Upper Clutha Trading Post with proceeds going to the Vincent Family, donation boxes being set up at businesses across town, as well as a fundraiser golf tournament which will be held at the Lake Hawea Golf Club this Saturday (May 23), again with all proceeds going to the Vincent Family. Mini Muscles will also be contributing, either through monetary donations or toys that can be given to Kahu’s two young children.
inbrief Paper Plus sells winning ticket A winning Lotto Strike ticket was revealed to have been purchased from Paper Plus Wanaka, with the ticket making one lucky person $131,978 richer on Saturday night. Lotto Strike is an ‘’add-on’’ of Lotto, whereby you first buy a Lotto ticket and then add Strike, choosing a series of four numbers between one and 40. The aim is to pick four numbers in the correct order that they are drawn out of the Lotto Strike “barrel”. The lucky winner received a “Strike Four” – the first four numbers matching the exact order of the first four numbers drawn. Owner Chris Lumsden said it was exciting to have another winner in Wanaka, which has been lucky enough to have sold tickets to “a bunch” of winners, including a first division winner. The winning ticket, this time around, was sold as a bonus. “People think that bonuses don’t count for much, but look what’s happened this time,” said Chris, who described the experience as “very exciting.”
Police progressing Kahu case Wanaka police are starting to build a “pretty comprehensive picture” of what happened on the night of May 9. Detective Senior Sergeant Colin Blackie said they were very happy with the response from the community assisting in the investigation.
However, they are still trying to track the movements of the victim and two other people seen wearing crash helmets around the time of the assault. The two men charged with the assault have continued name suppression. A cleansing was also carried out
at the Night n Day foodstore earlier this week, and Det Blackie said it was well attended by dairy staff, witnesses of the event and a large number of police. Police expect to make another statement about the case on Thursday night (May 21) or Friday morning.
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Staff Reporter Wanaka Sun The Cromwell Heritage Precinct has become the latest outdoor environment in Central Otago to become smokefree. The move is the result of work carried out by Old Cromwell Inc. and Central Otago & Wakatipu Smokefree Coalition (members include WellSouth, Cancer Society, Public Health South, Dunstan Hospital and Uruuruwhenua Health). WellSouth health promotion coordinator Sarah Berger said smokefree outdoor environments are now becoming more the norm. Only 15.1% of New Zealand adults over 15 are smokers, and of them, 80% of smokers want to quit, she said. “Having smokefree environments represents
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the views of the majority and helps those who wish to quit smoking. “It’s fantastic to see places like Cromwell Heritage Precinct going smokefree. It’s a beautiful part of Central Otago and now it will be an even nicer environment for local children, youth, families and visitors. “Having the area smokefree will reduce
cigarette butt litter, odour and second-hand smoke, making the precinct more pleasant for shopping, dining or strolling around.” Implementing Smokefree Cromwell Heritage Precinct will not require enforcement but will take an educative approach through signage. Sarah said generally most smokers are considerate when
informed about smokefree areas. Old Cromwell Inc. board member Barbara Emmitt said the board was more than happy to support the initiative from the local Smokefree Coalition to promote the precinct as a smokefree environment. “We believe it will add to the enjoyment of the precinct by all our visitors.”
It is Christmas Eve 2024 and Hugh “Guts” Stanton, a former special forces soldier turned celebrity adventurer, is summoned to Cambridge University by his former history professor, Sally McCluskey. She has a proposition for him: “If you had one chance to go back into the past and change history, where would you go and what would you do?” Hugh’s world has collapsed with the recent death of his beloved wife Cassie and their two children in a hit-and-run accident and he sees nothing but a bleak future ahead. With no ties to hold him, he is ideally placed to accept the assignment – to go back in time to 1914 and “right history’s greatest single mistake.” He will attempt to prevent the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo on June 28 1914, thus preventing World War One and all the subsequent horror of the 20th Century. This is a very cleverly written time-travel story, full of adventure and colourful characters, and some wonderful humour. The story twists and turns, surprises and shocks, right until the last page. There are challenges for the reader in the complexities of time travel, but this novel sparkles with historical detail and raises interesting ethical questions about
playing around with history. It is an engrossing story. Enjoy the journey, through Europe and history – to Constantinople and Berlin, and beyond. - Kate Sidey Wanaka Public Library Association
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Central’s big funding decision Staff Reporter Wanaka Sun Major changes to the way wastewater, drinking water and stormwater services are funded in Central Otago District are being considered by the council. At present “three waters” schemes in Central Otago District are funded by those who are connected to the scheme. This means large discrepancies between ratepayers in neighbouring towns. Most of the district’s three waters infrastructure also needs to be upgraded, as it is aging, no longer meets legislated standards, or community expectations. In the Central Otago District Council’s proposed Long Term Plan, from 2015 to 2025, which the c o u n c i l wi l l c on s i d e r adopting in coming months, new methods for funding the “three waters” services are proposed. One of the options is a partially subsidised funding model. Under this proposal,
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The larger the population to spread the cost over, the more affordable the project will be. to a scheme. The other option is a fully subsidised model where all ratepayers who were, or could be, connected to a scheme would pay the same amount for their three waters services, regardless of which scheme they were connected to. Mayor Tony Lepper said small communities’ inability to pay for expensive three waters upgrades was recognised as a problem which needed to be addressed throughout New Zealand. “The larger the population to
“We have signalled that we would like to move to a similar model…The discussion around this decision has been going on for some time and we see this as the final step in making Central Otago an affordable place to live in,” Mr Lepper said. Central Otago District residents’ and ratepayers’ views on the new funding proposals have been sought and, if the council decides to implement one of them, it will come into effect during the 2016/17 financial year.
Entries in the annual Central Otago Awards close on May 27. There are five categories in the awards - Business Excellence, Tourism, Community Service, Apprentice, and Youth. Central Otago brand manager, Shirley Howden, said the awards are a great opportunity to “honour excellence, innovation and the amazing contribution many make to our community. “There is still time for people to nominate someone for the community service and youth awards, to encourage businesses to enter either the tourism or business excellence award categories, or for business owners who know they have a top rate apprentice to enter their apprentice for the 2015 Apprentice Award.” The awards evening will be held in Roxburgh on September 4 with guest speaker Sir Ray Avery, founder and chief executive of the award-winning development agency, Medicine Mondiale. Sir Ray also won the 2010 New Zealander of the Year Award. Entry forms can be downloaded from the new Central Otago Awards website: www.centralotagoawards.co.nz, or collected from any Central Otago District Council office.
Special screening Creators of the new film ‘The Ground We Won’ will be in Wanaka this Saturday for a special filmmaker Q&A session at Cinema Paradiso. Miriam Smith and Chris Pryor will be at the cinema to answer questions after the film, which starts at 6pm. Miriam has a special connection to Wanaka and the cinema as she was a boarding student at Mt Aspiring College when Calum McLeod and his wife ran the school hostel. “It is a great pleasure for me to be screening the film with them now in their wonderful hostel,” she said.
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For non-emergency advice or assistance from Wanaka Police call 443 7272. You can also find us on Facebook. In an emergency always dial 111. To provide information anonymously, call the organisation CRIMESTOPPERS on 0800 555 111
LandSAR hones skills Staff Reporter Wanaka Sun About 40 Land Search and Rescue volunteers gathered near Wanaka on Saturday for the first LandSAR competition held in Upper Clutha. The annual Tautuku Cup, which has been running for nearly a decade, used to be held in the Catlins, but from this year is being spread around the southern South Island. LandSAR volunteer Roy Bailey said the competition involved eight teams of four or five volunteers, from Waitaki south, including Stewart Island, competing in various rescue scenarios in a range of terrain. The event was based at Aspiring Helicopters’ hangar at Cattle Flat and competitions were held around the Treble Cone ski field access road
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Keen to help others with diabetes Aimee Wilson Wanaka Sun Wanaka multisporter Emily Wilson has been picked as the next young leader to represent New Zealand at the World Diabetes Congress in Vancouver this year. Only diagnosed in November last year after racing overseas, she said it was actually exercise that saved her, and that is the message she is keen to share with other diabetic young people. “Exercise regulates your blood sugars really well. It really is the cheapest medicine.” There is Type 1 diabetes on both sides of her family but she has just been tested negative for that, and is still awaiting blood results to confirm whether her condition is genetic or not. Emily is just the second International Diabetes Federation
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university and I am really enthused about looking after people and getting people more active.” Although naturally pretty disappointed to find out she had diabetes, she knows there is always someone else out there who is worse off.
“It’s all about attitude. Diabetes is such a fickle thing.” Managing her diabetes while training in competitive sport was a huge challenge but that hasn’t stopped her doing what she loves. She is currently training
for the multisport nationals in Rotorua at Queens Birthday weekend. The 24-year-old is also a swim instructor, lifeguard, primary school sports instructor and helps run an after-school and school holiday programme. One of her big projects will be to set up a support group in the Upper Clutha to help other young people with diabetes. “It can be overwhelming if you don’t have the right information, and I want to stop all the denial and shame as well.” She is keen to touch base with anyone in the area who has the condition like her, and will be liaising with all the schools, to develop more education and prevention initiatives. To get in touch with Emily email her on wilem526@gmail. com.
Big Five-O target reached by Mal Aimee Wilson Wanaka Sun Mal Law has finished his High Five-O challenge but his fundraising page will be kept open until further notice. Media liaison Vera Alves said Mal reached his target of $505,050 on the morning
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he was about to run up Mt Eden, for the final push of his fundraiser (Tuesday May 19). “He didn’t have to keep going but he still did 16 laps.” Covering almost 1700km and climbing 50 mountains in 50 days, he chose to run up Mt Eden for his final quest, to go back to where
it all started 16 months ago. “Mt Eden holds a special significance for me as it’s where this life-absorbing challenge officially began. There’s a neat sense of closing the circle by raising the last dollars where the first ones were earned.” Mal lost his brother-in-law
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Generated by pedal & power With the help of those who took on the mighty Contact Epic, we’ve raised a handy $6,830. It’s for the brand new Contact Epic Community Fund and is our way of giving a little bit back to the good folk of Hawea district. Find out if your community project is eligible for funding at haweacommunity.co.nz/contact-epic-community-fund
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From Wastebusters projects to earthquake aid in Nepal Gina Dempster Many people in Wanaka know Sophie Ward. She was part of Sustainable Wanaka, started the “Bag the Habit” campaign to get people to take their own bags to the supermarket and worked with us at Wanaka Wastebusters for seven years. She left last winter for an extended stay in Nepal, volunteering and doing trips with her husband Mal Haskins who is a mountain guide and adventurer. When we all heard about the massive earthquake in Nepal three weeks ago, our first thoughts were for Sophie and Mal. Luckily they were safe, although villages they had trekked through just days before had been completely obliterated. Video footage they posted on Facebook shows no sign that anyone had ever lived there, with every trace of human habitation swallowed up by the earth. I can’t imagine anyone with better skills and training to help in that terrible situation than Sophie, an experienced project manager who can break any project down into a series of next steps, and Mal, a bundle of energy whose work involves expedition logistics and taking people into risky places and getting them home
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again. Having lived and travelled in Nepal for the past nine years, they had deep connections in the community. While I’d never wish such a nightmarish experience on them, it’s almost as if they were the right people to help. In the first chaotic days after the earthquake, it became obvious that aid was not reaching the more remote and mountainous regions. Mal and Sophie worked with Nepalese friends to quickly mobilise a
team and take supplies and medical help into the Helambu and Solu Khumbu regions. They set up a Facebook page to report on their progress and a Givealittle page to raise funds for their mission. So far they’ve raised an incredible $58,000 since the earthquake on April 25. The money is being used to buy food, water, medical supplies, shelter and building materials for Sherpa communities and other families in the mountainous region.
Tarpaulins were the first choice for immediate shelter, but they have been extremely difficult to get hold of in Nepal. The team had to deal with some desperate looting of their supplies as they tried to reach the more remote communities who were still waiting for any help. Despite the difficulties, they’ve managed to reach remote communities, bringing them hope, medical treatment and essential supplies. With the second large earthquake and the monsoon approaching, the land is extremely unstable and travel sounds very difficult. The Nepal Earthquake – Helambu, Solu Khumbu relief fund set up by Mal and Sophie is trying to get building materials like roofing iron, nails and hammers into the region before the roads become impassable. They’re also assisting other aid teams setting up in Kathmandu. Along with their many other friends and former work colleagues, I’m in awe of what they’ve managed to achieve. If you want to help them, you can donate directly to their Givealittle page (we have a link on our website www. wanakawastebusters. co.nz) or there’s a collection jar in the Wanaka Wastebusters shop, on the counter.
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Red Bridge book donated Wanaka early-childhood teacher Jenny Moss has written a picture book on the Luggate Bridge for local children to enjoy. The Luggate Community Association is donating copies of ‘A Grand Red Bridge’ to all preschools and primary schools in the Upper Clutha, and to all Luggate families with young children. In October this year centennial celebrations will also be held to commemorate the bridge, and it is hoped children will become interested in the local history, “and will be able to remember when they are adults, the Centennial celebrations of our bridge and the history leading up to the building of the bridge,” Jenny said. Pictured: Montessori teacher Bev Reynolds reads ‘A Grand Red Bridge’ to the Kiwi class at Montessori.
I think it could have been in the year 1974 that Prince Charles visited Wanaka. At the time my wife and I had just opened our business: Puzzling World (or the Maze as it was known in those days) and whilst my wife ran the business, I went back to work as the head steward at Wanaka Hotel. The hotel was completely booked out for two nights by the Prince, lots of policemen and quite a few helicopter personnel. The Prince came for a day’s fishing at Lake Hawea. He caught three fish, and talk at that time was that his twonight stay for fishing cost about twenty thousand dollars per fish! Twenty thousand dollars some 40 years ago in today’s currency would probably be the equivalent of something like $150,000 to 200,000 dollars per fish! It is said that there were three helicopters
at his disposal: one to fly him to Lake Hawea, one just in case the first one wouldn’t start, and the third had a rescue winch in case either of the two helicopters crashed and there was need of rescue! True or false, I don’t know, but it is a good story! I remember the Prince was driven up to the front door of the hotel where he disembarked. He then had to smile and walk between two rows of happy cheering members of the public. Another steward and I held the two front doors open for him to enter. Charles had walked almost into the hotel when he must have remembered that he had forgotten to do the obligatory chat to one or two people, so he wheeled around and went back out to do his duty! Naturally, the Prince was staying in the hotel’s suite and that is where
he ate his dinner. There came an order for some drinks, which I, as head steward, took to the room. He seemed very nice. A little later an order came down for a bottle of wine. Now, one of my steward’s was an Englishman called John Bentley, and he was an absolute royalist, and me being somewhat of the opposite opinion, I suggested he take up the wine – he was out of this world with happiness! John served the Prince for the rest of the evening. My wife (of that time) was sitting in the stewards’ pantry just being part of the occasion. When John brought down the Prince’s dirty drinking glass, my wife grabbed one and ‘souvenired’ it! I don’t know what happened to that glass. The Prince left the next morning with his retinue and we never got an invite to his palace.
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Hard Case Preparing for the inevitable Despite that age-old adage “there’s nothing surer than death and taxes”, as a species, we’re not that great at confronting one of life’s dead certainties: our own mortality. Newsflash – notwithstanding some speedy cryogenics breakthrough, we’re all going to shuffle off this mortal coil one day. Even our most hardy avoidant, denial mechanisms, (including skirting around the very real need to not only make a proper Will, but also keep it current) are an antidote to that reality. Janice’s Lesson Number 1: To die “intestate” – legal speak for “without a valid will” – can be a harsh and onerous, albeit unintended, legacy to lumber loved ones with once you’re gone. I’ve seen the upheaval and distress caused more times than I care to remember. Having helped many hundreds of clients prepare and update their Wills over the years, I can say, with total conviction, the process is likely far simpler than, and not anywhere near as expensive as, you might fear. And the peace of mind from finally taking action is well worth the effort. By leaving a proper, well-drafted Will you’ll be helping spare those closest to you unnecessary – and often significant – delays, stress and costs. So, where to start … Just as no two people are the same, neither are any two Wills. Depending on your age and stage, family dynamics and assets, the
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end result may differ but, generally though, the same key considerations apply. First and foremost, who will administer your will as your executor? Second, if you have dependent children, how will they be provided for both financially and, especially, if they are left without a living parent, care-wise? Who will be their guardian? Third, who do you want your assets to go to? Don’t forget, though, adult children and other living relatives may be able to lay claim to your assets, so any special circumstances and considerations need to be documented and factored in. The law expects a certain treatment of all parties and that is where proper advice is invaluable. Janice’s Lesson Number 2: If you needed further incentive to take the leap and get your Will drawn up or updated, here’s a little food for thought: no valid Will equals your assets being divided as per the law’s default provisions. Funnily enough, I don’t recall many clients making a will wanting what the law dictates should happen if they die intestate. In short, the only way to avoid what you wouldn’t like is to ensure your wishes are properly documented, and tailored in line with your personal circumstances and responsibilities. So, what would happen if you died tomorrow without a valid will? The answer depends on what family you leave. Where you have a spouse or partner and children, then your spouse or partner receives any per-
sonal chattels, the first $155,000 and a third of anything left after that. The children receive the remaining two thirds. Where there are no children, living parents are awarded one third of the assets, after the spouse or partner’s entitlement (chattels and $155,000 plus two thirds of the remaining assets) is paid. Depending on which relatives you have, there are other set provisions if you don’t have a spouse or children. If you have no living descendants and no Will, then your worldly goods go to the Crown coffers. Asserting your will An obvious, but commonly overlooked, actuality is a Will is the one legal document you’ll have absolutely no ability to change, once it comes into force. Janice’s Lesson Number 3: A common misconception is that, with a documented Will, whatever you say will go after your death. Not necessarily. A Will can be contested in some circumstances. That’s just one reason why it’s so imperative you work carefully through the issues specific to you and your loved ones, and ensure, as much as you can, that it’ll pass the legal litmus test if needs be. A DIY will kit might be better than nothing – or not. The do-it-yourself approach can fit part of the bill – actually documenting your wishes – but it doesn’t come with the allimportant personalised advisory component. Even if you use a will kit or draft something completely from
scratch yourself, it’s a good idea to at least run it by your lawyer to ensure there aren’t any fishhooks that a layperson wouldn’t necessarily be expected to pick up. If you’re opting to go it alone purely as a cost-saving measure, it’s worth bearing in mind that lawyers usually charge only a nominal fee, at most, for preparing a Will. Before deciding which route to go, call your lawyer and ask for a quote or estimate of their fee and what’s involved. All’s not lost Before 2007, all was pretty black and white when it came to administering a Will. The interpretation was largely quite literal, and if an aspect wasn’t documented in a valid Will, or was documented incorrectly, then it was difficult to fix it. That changed with the Wills Act 2007, the effects of which have gained increasing traction during recent years when parties have turned to the Courts.
Janice Hughes plan in executing a Will, the uninitiated tend to be taken aback at just how long it takes to work through all of the prescribed formalities. But where there is a Will, there is a way – and the more robust and current the Will, the clearer, quicker and less costly that way will likely be.
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While it used to be, for example, some or all of a Will would likely have been thrown out on its ear if it didn’t follow the absolute letter of the law, contained clerical errors or had ambiguities, this law relaxed things a little. Nowadays, Courts have far more power to consider wishes documented less formally, and to correct or clarify mistakes and discrepancies. Janice’s Lesson Number 4: While the Wills Act 2007 certainly means things are less rigid, it’s not one to be hanging your loved ones’ hat on. Even when everything goes to
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Thirty-two Mount Aspiring College futsal players recently attended the Otago Secondary Schools’ futsal tournament in Dunedin. They had an early start, leaving Wanaka at 5am to get to Dunedin in time. Four teams entered in the tournament and all played extremely well, with the senior girls coming first, the junior girls were placed second, the senior boys third and the junior boys fourth. The senior girls’ team is pictured from left: Lily Waters, Gina Lilly, Megan Bryan, Connor Moore, Sam Hayr, Jacinta Borer. Trap-shooting is a fairly new sport at MAC but, with some solid coaching and parental support, the team is already showing it has potential. Comprising Cody and Ty Sargisson, Ruth Bennie and Tim and Lachie Weir, they won the teams’ event of the first round of the intercollegiate events. The MAC climbing team was well-represented
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during round two of the New Zealand Cup in Wanaka this month. Jessa Bennett was placed second in bouldering and lead climbing, and Mila Arnerich came third in bouldering. In kayaking, Fiona Murray and Madi Gainsford attended the New Zealand Secondary Schools’ slalom champs, held over three days in the North Island. Gainsford was placed third in the classic down river and kayak sprint, while Murray came second in the down river and third in both the K1 and C1 events. The MAC sailing team faced tough
competition at the national championships in Taupo this year, with over 210 students from 30 schools competing. The team was happy to finish second in their fleet and would like to thank all of the people and sponsors who helped make the season its most successful to date. MAC would also like to thank all of the students, staff and parents who volunteer their time to coach, manage and referee sports at MAC and in the wider Upper Clutha area. Volunteers are the backbone and the lifeblood of many sporting organisations.
Royal Society lecture The Associate Professor of Neuroscience at Otago University will give a lecture titled Parkinsons Disease and Stroke – towards new treatments. The event will held at the Presbyterian Community Centre at 6pm, Friday May 22.
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EDITORIAL Wanaka is jumping on the speed dating wagon and will soon have its first Cupid Club. The problem at the moment is there is a lack of men keen to be involved. So either there is a shortage of single men in Wanaka, they are afraid to date or just prefer Tinder. Tinder is a phone app which is essentially a highlysimplified version of online dating, without the stigma. Latest statistics show there are 82 single men for every 100 single women in New Zealand, with these numbers varying by town and region. This has been described as a man drought – could Wanaka be a victim of this? So far only four men have put their hand up for the Cupid Club (and 16 women – but it’s growing by the minute). It’s a very brave thing to be speed dating because you are admitting to the world you are in need of companionship. But as the organiser said to the Wanaka Sun, it sure beats roaming through profiles online to find your match – how do you find that spark or connection on a computer? Aren’t we all trying to revert back to the old ways of the world, organic food, biking instead of driving… so what happened to good old fashioned dating? For goodness sake, if you’re single and unhappy then do something about it!
Kahu. One of our own. Kahu has been raised in Wanaka. He is a friend of our family. We have known him a long time. He is one of our own. The fact that he was seriously assaulted, by men in their thirties - who have received name suppression, is appalling! He could have been any one of our sons, we don’t need to travel to the other side of the world to fight danger. We have it right here in our beautiful town. Tourist town. The culture that has developed is opening a wound that can only be fought by caring a whole heap more for each other than we do. Our young people are receiving injuries in their own backyards that are equivalent to being sent to war. The cost of what has happened affects us all. Would you please say a prayer for Kahu? His children and family. Would you please say a prayer for the men that remind us to fight for peace. Life is precious to those who value it. Michelle Cotter Abridged
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for sale BOWEN AND JIN SHIN JYUTSU PRACTITIONER LYN BROWN HELPING YOU TO HEAL NATURALLY. PH 4437388 or 0274034128 www.naturalhealthwanaka.co.nz WHETHER IT’S massage ,beauty or make up ,our team of internationally qualified therapists will ensure you look and feel your best . Massage in Wanaka. Ph 03 443 8448. $55 MASSAGE - for a limited time your first massage at The Body Garage is just $55. Call/text 0212078486 PREGNANCY PILATES - suitable for 2nd/3rd trimester. Stay strong, flexible and healthy throughout your pregnancy. Call/text 0212078486 LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE: relieve lymphoedema, swelling, pain. Support immune system. Cleanse. Gentle relaxing therapeutic treatment. Ph 03 4436463, 021 1101160 MASSAGE THERAPY, Sportsmassage, deep tissue relaxation.Effective and rejuvenating . Ursula Krebs, Dipl. Massag Therapist CH / NZ, ph: 027 6602271, mobile service available. YES! CREATE Your Idea (big or small) Workshop for women, Wanaka May 30,31st, June 1st, More info:www. retreatsforthesoul.co.nz or 021 262 2049 AMAZINGLY GOOD massage therapy - remedial, deep tissue, sports, relaxation, pregnancy. Mobile available. Professional and effective. Contact Lee: 027 333 4909 HOMEOPATH AND Wellness Specialist available in Wanaka. Call Linda Baker on 0211468041 or visit www.intelligenthealth.co.nz for a refreshing approach to your wellness concerns. BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU. 9 Cliff Wilson St (upstairs). 6:00pm Mon, Tues, Thursday. Facebook/Wanaka Muay Thai & BJJ. WWW.YOUNGLIVING.ORG/SARAHMILLWATER CONTACT me to see how Essential Oils can help with colds, flu, gut problems, stress and much more 0210595639 MOBILE INDIAN HEAD MASSAGE by Sarah Millwater Dip IIHHT 1 hour $70 treating head, neck, shoulders & pressure points 4435267 / 021 059 5639 HOT QIGONG at Hot Yoga Fusion. Come and enjoy deep relaxation for body and mind rejuvenation. Friday 7.15pm. Contact: James 027 528 0396 wanakaqi@gmail.com
ASPIRING AVALANCHE Dogs TC Season Pass Raffle 2015! Tickets $5 @ Racers Edge, drawn Fri 29 May. Win a pass or get a refund for the one u already have! SUBARU IMPREZA ‘98 for sale! Current WOF and Rego. 160,000kms. Automatic. Good on fuel+oil. $2000 contact: 0273407047 FOR SALE: Carlos blue steel string guitar plus stand, bag and capo. Excellent condition, $100, ph (03)4435083 SKI BOOTS for sale 28.5 Garmont Endorphin very good order 03 4452770 FREE FIREWOOD available call 021 286 0688 ASPIRING AVALANCHE Dogs TC Season Pass Raffle 2015! Tickets $5 @ Racers Edge, drawn Fri 29 May. Win a pass or get a refund for the one u already have! TRUE, WANAKA’S own certified organic skincare available at Health 2000, Soul food, Wonder room and Wholefood haven. BEAUTIFUL CHINA tea cup bird feeders, great for attracting wax eyes and bell birds to your garden. Makes the perfect present. $25. Phone or text 021 680 110 ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS for sale as a fundraiser for the Wanaka Sky Tower team raising money for Leukemia and Blood Cancer NZ. $60, please contact Jodie 021356343 to get yours. Over $20,000 of offers available. LEAF BLOWER/VACUUM, electric, ALK Hurricane, very powerful $120.00 phone 443 4144 or 0211260053
notices A MESSAGE from New Zealand Fire Service: Get your chimneys’ cleaned before winter. WANAKA SALVATION Army Family Store Opening Hours - Monday to Friday 9am-5pm, Saturday 9.30am4pm. We look forward to seeing you there! DONATIONS KINDLY received. Please drop into the store or for larger items phone the Salvation Army Family Store on 03 443 5068 WHO’S BEEN to Archangel or Bannock Brae? There are lots of fabulous local wine stories that we want to share with you! www.wanakawinetours.com WINETRAIL (946387)
TOUR SPAIN with Julie Le Clerc May /June Small Group Fantastic Itinerary More information Email julie@julieleclerc.com or local call 443 9425 WANAKA PRIMARY School ‘Op Shop’ open Tues & Thurs - 12 midday to 4pm. Use Koru Way entrance, off Totara Terrace, alongside the steps.
LANDSCAPER AVAILABLE. Creative. Competent. Design and construction. Water features and ponds. Natural swimming pools Ph Greg inwood. 0211633811
A MESSAGE from New Zealand Fire Service: Have your chimneys cleaned at least once a year.
COMPOST TOILET system for emergency management or everyday use. Ph Greg on 0211633811
services
WANAKA WINDOW CLEANING professional, friendly, efficient service. Enjoy those mountain views.
CARGO BICYCLES to transport kids and stuff!Come and check out what is possible, 34 Anderson Rd, Good Rotations Bicycles. FREE TAX RETURN COMPLETION WORKSHOP. Thursday 18 June 5.307.30 at St Johns. Email advisory.dunedin@ird.govt.nz to book COMMUNITY LAW for legal advice are at Community Networks Wednesday 3 June12- 2.30pm Call 4437799 to make an appointment. FREE BUDGET ADVICE available at Community Networks by appointment. Call 4437799 or email info@communitynetworks.co.nz WHEELS TO DUNSTAN:Free daily transport to Dunstan Hospital & Alexandra specialist appointments. Also connects to Dunedin Hospital transport. For bookings call 4437799 MANAGING DIFFICULT SITUATIONS. Not for profit training 28 May 1.30-4.30. Visit www.communitynetworks.co.nz or call 443 7799 JP SERVICES at Community Networks Tuesdays 1-2pm and Fridays 10.3011.30. Appointments essential. Call 4437799 STORAGE: BOAT, CARAVAN, CONTAINER ANYTHING. Uncovered, cheap. Lake Hawea. Ph 443 6684. TEETH WHITENING by experienced, professional, fully certified NZCTWA member at our Wanaka studio or your home. For appointments call/text Lakes Sparklewhite 0277818989 GOOD ROTATIONS: your only local electric bike specialist. 34 Anderson Road, Wanaka, www.goodrotations.co, 03.4434349. IMMIGRATION ADVICE by licensed adviser at Community Networks. Free 15 minute appointments Friday 29th May 11.30-1pm.Call Easy Visa 021 0244 1380 DRIVING LESSONS available. Call Nicky at Aspiring Drivers to book your lesson for professional driving instruction. 0210607310 BREASTFEEDING CHALLENGES? Wanaka Breastfeeding Support provides free phone or home support. Call Kate on 4432635/0276957772 or Sarah on 0272104716
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REDUCE YOUR restricted licence time with the Street Talk defensive driving course. Call Nicky at Aspiring Drivers to book 0210607310 HIGH, AWKWARD windows a specialty. Paolo 021 0572505/ 4432420 WANAKA DISTRICTS Club, for affordable family dining and great bar prices. Join for just $20 per year. WILSON’S PEST Control & Window cleaning. Spider & Fly treatments. Do it once, do it well. Licensed & Accredited. Call anytime 03 443 6652 or www.wilsonservices.co.nz HAVING ISSUES with new complicated technology? (And ageing gracefully i.e over 60 years?) Come down to Community networks to talk to MAC students Thursdays from 12.30 till 1.30. Appointments can be made by calling 03 443 7799 WANAKA FURNITURE DESIGN for all your bespoke furniture needs. From kitchens, bedrooms vanities to repair work. Free quotations www. wanakafurnituredesign.co.nz 021 067 9615 PRIVATE DINNER! The ultimate restaurant experience in your own home! We provide all food and equipment. Enquiries and references davidgerner@googlemail.com
A MESSAGE from New Zealand Fire Service: Chimney fires can cause house fires. SHEAR COMFORT Wool Insulation - “Supa Fill Wool” is a cost effective, quality insulation which allows you to put you and your family’s comfort and wellbeing first. RESEARCH SHOWS that up to 40% of heat can be lost through the ceiling if not adequately insulated! “SUPA FILL “ can be applied over existing insulation increasing thermal rating. So don’t wait for another cold snap - phone Simon or Sandra 021 062 9212 or E: info@shearcomfort. co.nz W: www.shearcomfort.co.nz
wanted IS ANYBODY coming back from Christchurch with room to pick-up a small lounge suite? Happy to pay towards petrol. 021 288 3456. HELP NEEDED for children crossing near Wanaka primary. Be part of team, kids reward with smiles! Kirsty 0272005111 TEMP/CASUAL WORK wanted by female university student on break from 14 June until 29 June. Waitressing, babysitting, cleaning. 02102725929 FAMILY XMAS accommodation wanted. 29 Dec to 9 Jan. txt Phillipa on 0274422895 for full contact details VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED. The Salvation Army Family Store, Wanaka requires your help. Please enquire at our store or phone 03 443 5068 RETIRED US couple looking to rent apt/house for 5 months (Nov25Apr15). astone5583@aol.com
what’s on A MESSAGE from New Zealand Fire Service: Dirty chimneys can cause chimney fires. WANAKA PHARMACY is your local pharmacy. We’re the big pharmacy at the top of Helwick Street - open until 7pm every single day. Ph 443 8000 NEED A portable chiller trailer for your function or wedding? Come and speak to us at Wanaka Liquor Centre. 1 Ardmore Street. Ph 03 443 1466 BRA PROFESSIONALLY fitted 200 sizes so you will get a perfect fit - Beautiful design NO underwire private appointment ph 443 9425
STITCH ‘N Bitch, Wednesdays from 7pm. Edgewater Resort. Its free, fun, and friendly! All crafts, skill levels welcome! Come craft or just meet some new people and have a drink. HAWEA PLAYGROUP Winter Garage Sale, Sunday 14th June, Hawea Flat Hall. Clear clutter and make $$!! Book yur table $15, txt Em 021 984336 LALALAND LOUNGE Bar Wanaka. Open daily from 4pm – 2.30am. Upstairs, 99 Ardmore Street. REGISTER NOW for a fun singles night! Open to locals 27 years+, from here to Makaroa, Arrowtown and Alexandra. http://www.thecupidclub. wix.com/thecupidclub
PROSTHESIS (BREAST form) local fitter Registered with Ministry of Health and will take care of your claim Appointment phone 443 9425
02 20 786 778
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sunclassifieds employment
commercial property
Family Store Manager Wanaka 40 hours per week
sport results
Commercial For Sale Unit 3/12 Frederick Street
60m2
$149,000 + gst (if any)
Commercial For Lease
The Salvation Army requires a Family Store Manager to join our busy team in Wanaka. Responsibilities include creating/maintaining a volunteer support team, overall leadership of the Family Store operations and mission, and the successful applicant will also be provided with the opportunity to contribute to the developing mission of The Salvation Army in the Wanaka community. The successful applicant will need a range of skills and competencies, including: • Good people skills and the ability to relate to people from a diverse range of cultures and social backgrounds • Openness, honesty, flexibility and good communication skills • Integrity of character • Business or Service Centre management experience • Proven retail management experience, to be able to meet the financial targets of our family store business • Good knowledge of quality improvement processes • Well developed leadership and staff management skills • Good level of written, verbal and reporting skills To obtain a job description and application form, please contact: Katherine Richardson, The Salvation Army Queenstown, PO Box 887, QUEENSTOWN 9348 Phone: (03) 442 5103 Email: katherine_richardson@nzf.salvationarmy.org Applications to be received no later than close of business Friday 29th May.
37 Reece Crescent
Various
9 Cliff Wilson Street
Various
From $10,000 + gst (if any) $100.00 per sqm/pa
Spencer House Mall
Various
$200 .00 per sqm/pa
116 Church Road
405m2
$22,000 + gst (if any)
101 Ardmore Street
75m2
$2239 per month
28 Reece Crescent
752m2
By Negotiation
Industrial Land Lot 2 Frederick Street
2500m2
Gordon Road
From 2635m2
$499,000 + gst (if any)
Connell Terrace
9.385ha
By Negotiation
60 Ballantyne Road
1178m2
$320,000 + gst (if any)
From $385,000 + gst (if any)
Businesses For Sale Bullock Bar
71 Ardmore Street
Wanaka Education Centre
Kings Drive
The Landing
80 Ardmore Street
Cafe Gusto
Lakeside Road
POA $150,000 + gst (if any) POA $279,000 + gst (if any)
Call our commercial team today Ray White Wanaka 03 443 8912 1 Helwick Street, Wanaka wanaka.nz@raywhite.com www.rwwanaka.com
Wanaka Real Estate Ltd (Licensed REAA (2008)
Duncan Good
Anna Findlay
Harry Briggs
notice
WANAKA ROCK CLIMBING CLUB MEETING Faulks Room Lake Wanaka Centre 7pm Tuesday 26.05.15
employment
WANAKA STADIUM BOWLS Results – week ending 17 May Tuesday Afternoon 2x4x2 Pairs 1: L Hardy and G Campbell 2: J Maddison and M Hardy 3: G Thomas and P Sandford Tuesday Evening Trades Competition 1: Andrew Wavish, Jeff Limmer, Jason Parrent 2: Richard Child, Joe Oaks, Mark Gould 3: Bryan Lloyd, Neville Guise, Barry Mowat Wednesday Afternoon Triples 1: D. Studholme, K Sutherland, P Sandford 2: P Hope, Joan Smith, R Chartres 3: D Ollerenshaw, J Bryant, E Baldwin Wednesday evening Trades Competition 1: Trail Enders 2: Bowl Busters 3: G & T Thursday Afternoon 2x4x2 Pairs 1: G Thomas & L Osborne 2: D Guy & F Duncan 3: K Urquhart & M Hardy Thursday Evening Trades Competition 1: R McNielly, R Muir, K Muir 2: L Cameron, J Herbert, N Robertson 3: W Sutton, B Pringle, I Dench Friday Afternoon Progressive Skips 1: T Tovey, 2: Kerry Suckling, 3: N Young Thirds 1: C Keiweit,2: B McKenzie, 3: C Landsborough Leads 1: J Rich, 2: G Cross, 3: S Landsborough
FRONT OFFICE COORDINATOR Community Networks is a one stop hub offering social services support and advice for the Upper Clutha. We require a front office coordinator for a minimum of 32 hours per week, managing the delivery of services from the front reception. We are looking for someone that can multi task, has strong organisational skills, is computer literate and has empathy for the varied needs of our clients.
TARRAS GOLF RESULTS Men’s 1st Eclectic round-Holger Reinecke nett 71, Craig Still 72, Murray Hyndman 73, Dave Trevathan 73, Wayne Bosley 77. Two’s-Craig Still Bring a Friend Day-Jan Allen nett 76, Adrienne Rowley 77, Julie Mullholland 78. LAKE HAWEA GOLF CLUB match play on May 17 Mens: Rick Johnston beat Adam Clifford 5 and 3; Steve Smith beat Steve Wallace 2 up; Steve Wallace beat Bryan Burgess 2 and 1; Ryan Connor beat Neil Brown 4 and 3; Lynn Stuart beat Tony Arscott 1 up; Red Stevenson beat Ian Brown 1 up. Ladies: Fiona Gray beat Alison Brown 3 and 3; Linda Wallace beat Bronnie Stevenson 1 up. BRIDGE CLUB: Roy Stakes 1. North/ South:- Jan Anderson, Jane Hamilton 66.22% 1. Michael Metzger, Maggie Stratford 57.25% 2. Lesley davies, Terry Wilson 54.55% 3. East/West:- Georgie Roberts, Ann-Louise Stokes 61.92% 1.Gabby Marshall, Claire Romeril 61.55% 2. Helen Cornwell, Sandra Simmers 56.88% 3 Friday Bridge 8th May North/
We would consider those interested in job sharing. Please present a joint proposal For a job description please email kate@communitynetworks.co.nz. Applications close on 29th May 2015.
South:- John Mercer, Heather Wellman 58.77% 1. Hans Limacher, Claire Williams 55.68% 2. Jan Anderson,Michael Chapman-Smith 55.52% 3. East/West:Joy Baxter, Carolyn Grey 62.17% 1. Margaret Newell, Linda Sutton 59.82% 2. Peter and Judy Dawson 58.70% 3. Hawea Pairs 5 North/South:- Sandy Bryan, Peter Hart 54.96% 1. Jenny Pryde, Kate Summers 54.68% 2. Ian Dench, Peter Herbert 53.83% 3. East/ West:- George Foreman, Kirsty Hewitt
64.94% 1. Blair Coghill, Michael Metzger 64.32% 2. Denise Bruns, Sharon Wilson 62.23% 3. Tuesday Bridge 12th May. North/South:- Ena Leckie, Jacqui Roberts 60.45% 1. Jenny Barratt, Vivienne Christie 58.39% 2. Hans Limacher, Claire Williams 54.54% 3. East West:- Gabby Marshall, Claire Romeril 68.11% 1. Peter and Judy Dawson 52.54% 2. Des ansd Elle Johnston 51.30% 3.
A great chance to get involved in maintaining and developing the local climbing resource and meet other climbers. All welcome
N O T I C E B O A R D Amended Meeting Schedule
notice
The QLDC Meeting Schedule has been amended as follows: Additional Meetings: Hearing of Submissions on the Lakeview land swap proposal to exchange an area of reserve land for an equivalent area of adjacent Council-owned freehold land under section 15 of the Reserves Act 1977– Council Chambers, 10 Gorge Road, Queenstown. Thursday 21 May 2015 at 10.00am. Notice of Requirement Hearing (Queenstown Lakes District Council) – Crowne Plaza Hotel, Level 3, Beach Street, Queenstown. Monday 25 May 2015 at 1.00pm.
DUNSTAN HOSPITAL PUBLIC MEETINGS SDHB FUNDING CUTS FOR DUNSTAN Alexandra: Cromwell: Wanaka:
7:30pm May 20, Alexandra Community Theatre, Skird St 7:30pm May 21, Cromwell Presbyterian Church, Elspeth St
Postponed Meeting Time: Queenstown Lakes District Council – The meeting scheduled for 28 May 2015 will now take place on Wednesday 3 June 2015 at 1.00pm.
Dog Registration for 2015 - 2016 IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 37 OF THE DOG CONTROL ACT 1996, QLDC advises that Dog Registration Fees for the registration year 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2016 have been set as follows: Category
2015/2016 Standard Fee
7:30pm May 26, Main Auditorium, Lake Wanaka Centre
These meetings are to inform our communities of the SDHB funding cuts and the significant impact that these cuts will have on Dunstan Hospital and our community services. The meetings will cover:
Notice of Requirement Hearing (Queenstown Lakes District Council) – Crowne Plaza Hotel, Level 3, Beach Street, Queenstown. Tuesday 26 May 2015 at 10.00am.
The strong growth we are experiencing in the demand for our services The funding cuts that the SDHB plans and the reasons for these cuts The impact of the cuts on Dunstan Hospital and our community services The communities views on what the SDHB intends
Please attend one of the above meetings to understand the effects of the SDHB funding cuts and give us your feedback
Russell McGeorge Chairman, COHSL
Effective Fencing Reduction (6%)
Positive History Reduction (6%)
Total (Including Potential Discounted Fee)
Guide/Companion dog*
Nil
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Working dog
$34
$2
$2
$30
De-sexed dog
$58
$4
$4
$50
All other dogs
$68
$4
$4
$60
Dangerous/Menacing dog
$165
$10
$10
$145
Registered owners have been sent a renewal form. If you have not received the renewal notice please contact our regulatory team on 03 441 0499. All dogs over the age of three months must be registered. Dogs can be registered online at www.qldc.govt.nz or at the Council offices at 10 Gorge Road, Queenstown and 47 Ardmore Street, Wanaka. Registration Fees are due by 1 July 2015. A 50% penalty will apply to fees received after 31 July 2015. Under S42 of the Dog Control Act 1996, infringement notices of $300 will be issued without further notice to the owners of dogs unregistered by 31 August 2015. Email services@qldc.govt.nz or phone 03 441 0499 for further information.
www.qldc.govt.nz Private Bag 50072 | 47 Ardmore Street Wanaka | Phone 03 443 0024
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Currie continues fine form Staff Reporter Wanaka Sun Braden Currie has continued his winning streak by taking out the USA Triathlon Off-Road National championship last weekend. Currie fought off a late challenge from 10-time XTERRA USA National Champion Josiah Middaugh, to claim victory at the Oak Mountain State Park course in Alabama. He was thrilled to hold on for the closely-fought
win, in what is his first of four United States-based XTERRA races this season. “I was super stoked as it was a good tough event and I had to fight to the end and only managed to take it out in the last 100m to win by three seconds over Josiah,” Currie said. “It was a great mental booster for me to be able to take the win as I still feel like I have plenty left in the tank for my up coming United States races and building up
to the XTERRA World Championships near the end of the year.” This win is Currie’s third victory in a row, after he dominated the XTERRA Asia-Pacific Championships and the New Zealand XTERRA championships last month, plus won the Coast to Coast for the third consecutive time in February. Having recently travelled to the United States, Currie will now base himself in Steamboat
Springs, Colorado, where he will put in some solid training as he prepares for his next event - the USA Northwest Xterra Championship next month. “My build-up was as good as I could have hoped for, but I feel like I’ve got a lot to improve on, with a good four-week block coming up. On to the next adventure and looking forward to getting some training in, in the mountains,” Currie said.
Hawea netball team travel to Alexandra Hawea Flat School’s netball team attended the Alexandra Primary Schools tournament last Saturday and their year six team won the tournament. They appreciate the support from the local community and businesses in providing them with club hoodies for their players. The players and parents also held a cupcake stall at the netball courts, for Hawea Flat School appeal to purchase a shelter box for Nepal. With cupcakes selling for just one dollar each and lolly bags for fifty cents, their total fundraising of $325 is a great effort. Pictured, the netball team: (Back row) Isla Henderson, PHOTO: SUPPLIED Emma Palmer, Eliza Hardaker, Aimee Harold, (Front row) Claire Edwards, Pipi Horan Aneka Rossiter, Kaia Rosie. Team member Maggie Doherty was absent from the photo.
PHOTO: SUPPLIED
First win for MAC The Mount Aspiring College 1st XV won its first game for the season on Saturday. The team members travelled to Mosgiel and deservedly beat Taieri College 33–17 after playing their best rugby of the season. Playing with a strong wind, the MAC team scored two quick tries and looked as though they would rack up a big score. However, they failed to make the most of their opportunities and only
led 12–0 at the break. Taieri looked confident after half-time and quickly levelled the score. However, the MAC team kept its composure and scored three quality tries to seal the game. Ellis Meyer-Budge continued his fine form at first-five and Player of the Day Oliver Jarvie and Blair Underwood combined very well in the midfield. Up front, Zac Shields and Toby Lee had strong games while Teegan Vink
and Bailey Nolet got through a lot of work in the loose. Point scorers: Tries: Meyer-Budge, Sam Richards, Matt Molloy, Liam McFall and Nolet. Underwood kicked four conversions. The team takes on Kavanagh College at MAC at 1pm this Saturday. The game promises to be a close and exciting encounter. Pictured: Ellis Meyer Budge carving through the Taieri defence.
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