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Knitsy is back... Aimee Wilson Wanaka Sun
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Knitsy has shown up again this Winter and now even has a Facebook page set up for people to follow her every move. However we are not sure the page belongs to the ‘original’ Knitsy as it says she is a 24-year-old female, born in April 1991. It is understood that the first Knitsy was older than this.
For those who are not familiar with Knitsy, she is a guerrilla, graffiti knitter who has ‘yarn bombed’ the town every winter since 2011. The anonymous knitter’s works have included cupcakes, breasts, fake dog droppings, tree pom poms, scarves for downpipes, and even handrail warmers. Wanaka’s ‘Stitch and Bitch’ knitting circle certainly know something
about her identity, and hinted it was not necessarily the work of ‘a’ person, but more likely a few. This was backed up by a former Wanaka Sun journalist, who claims to have met the original Knitsy, and said her creations were a real work of art. She believes Knitsy has retired and possibly has some ‘followers’ who are knitting in her honour.
Kahu Vincent is making progress on the road to recovery. The Wanaka father of two has been transferred from Dunedin Hospital to the ISIS Centre at Wakari Hospital, following the May 9 assault. The ISIS Centre is a rehabilitation centre, indicating that Kahu’s health is improving, after being in a serious condition for almost a month in Dunedin Hospital. Wanaka’s fundraising efforts for Kahu and his family continue, with the Hawea Golf Club raising $7000 from an event held last weekend. On his father’s Facebook page, Hemi Vincent said he showed Kahu the newspaper article on the golf tournament. “He stared at it for a long time and finished with a half smile. I know he wished he was there with you guys. He is making amazing leaps and bounds to recovery. “It won’t be long he will be back out at Hawea golf course saying what was the fuss about? Let’s play golf.” Mr Vincent said “on behalf of the family I’d like to thank you and all involved for the money raised, but more important the love and heartfelt caring behind the event.” The two men charged with attempting to murder Kahu were in the Christchurch High Court via video link from Invercargill on Tuesday morning (June 9). Fairfax reported the 39-year-old accused was remanded in custody until August 11, while the 34-year-old was remanded in custody until June 11, when his bail application will be heard. Both men were also granted continued interim name suppression until July 2.
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Wanaka’s new fire station creates ‘campus-style’ hub Wanaka Sun Construction of Wanaka’s new $3 million fire station is underway, but the new facility won’t have a siren on site. Because it is being built in a residential area – on Ballantyne Rd beside the police station, the New Zealand Fire Service needs to look for another location for the siren. Property manager (region 5) Stephen Hill said it was used in addtion to the paging system “but a siren is a means of telling everyone there is something going on,” he said. He said the fire service is aware
there has been controversy over the years about the location of the existing siren, and at night they try to limit the “nuisance factor.” The new fire station has been 10 years in the making, and is being funded by the New Zealand Fire Service Commission. Mr Hill said this was the first new fire station south of the Waitaki in 16 years. “The old one is not in an ideal place. The carpark is crowded, and the station is not at the same level of construction that we require in 2015.” The new station would be designed to operate at ‘postdisaster’ strength, which is
higher than standard houses and commercial property – and will be constructed with steel portals. Breens Construction won the building contract and this time next year it is hoped the 36 volunteer fire fighters will be able to use it. The three-bay station will be set back into the hill, between the LandSAR building and the new police station, as a ‘campus-style’ hub for Wanaka’s emergency services. It will house the station’s two appliances and fire rescue van, and will also provide more training space for volunteers.
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Pictured: Wanaka Volunteer Fire Brigade chief fire officer Ian (Bruno) Galloway and New Zealand Fire Service property manager (region 5) Stephen Hill look over plans for the new fire station.
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Caroline Harker Wanaka Sun Long-time Wanaka resident Chris Fluit passed away on May 25, just three months shy of his 80th birthday. He is survived by his wife Nancy, their five children, 13 grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren. None of Chris and Nancy’s children moved very far from Wanaka. “We’re very close,” Nancy said. “The family are our life. The children and grandchildren did everything for the funeral – they made the casket, they did the flowers, the service sheet, the catering, everything.” Son Dean lives in Wanaka with his wife Dale, and daughter Christine lives in Cromwell with husband Stuart Thian. Daughter Lorraine and husband
Mike King managed the Lake Hawea camping ground for five years, and now live in Omarama, while Son Paul is a carpenter in Dunedin and son Robert is a pilot in Christchurch. Chris was born in the Netherlands, and arrived in New Zealand aged 19, in 1955. He had no money and was given ten pounds by the government. His first job was at the Roxburgh Dam. He then became an apprentice builder in Balclutha and it was there he met Nancy, who was a nurse at the hospital. They were married for 56 years. “I was a very lucky girl,” said Nancy. “He was a man who didn’t need anything, and he gave a lot.” Young Chris sold his car to buy a section in Balclutha and built their first house while they lived in a ten-by-twelve-foot hut on
“The permanent population was only 300 then, though it went up to 35,000 around New Year,” Nancy said. “We’ve seen a lot of change in the time we’ve been here.” Chris built numerous houses in Wanaka - the first A-frame at Treble Cone, the rugby clubrooms (where his funeral was held), the scout den at Eely Point and, as a member of the Jaycees, the dinosaur slide on the lakefront. He was also secretary of the Boy Scouts Association and a loyal member of the Fire Brigade for 18 years. Following heart trouble in his late fifties, Chris retired from building. About that the section. time his son Dean bought a woodworking Later he built some motels for lathe. Chris was inspired and soon bought the Umbers family’s Wanaka his own. site, in their Balclutha backyard. “He took to it like a duck to water,” said The motels were brought up to Nancy. “He was very happy in his workshop Wanaka by truck and are still so I never asked him to do anything else. standing in Brownston Street. He was very talented and his stuff has gone Inspired by Angela Umbers all around the world.” (“She said we would love it here, Chris had a stall at the Sunday Market and and we did”), the Fluits moved was well known for his spinning tops. He to Wanaka in 1967.
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also made bowls, vases, pepper grinders, egg cups and much more. “He used to enter the Wanaka Show and won the woodwork section at least four times.” Chris didn’t return to the Netherlands for 31 years. This meant he never saw his parents again, but was able to catch up with many of his 10 siblings. Chris’s funeral was on Friday May 29. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends, and the long-time residents of the Wanaka community.
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Health Board woes won’t stop talks Aimee Wilson Wanaka Sun Having a commissioner appointed to the Southern District Health Board (DHB) shouldn’t hold up any negotiations with Dunstan Hospital over its funding cuts. Central Otago Health Services Limited (COHSL) chairman Russell McGeorge said the company had been talking more with the DHB, “and we’re getting close,” to an outcome. The DHB wants to cut $1 million from Dunstan Hospital’s budget, but since the public meetings in Alexandra, Cromwell and Wanaka, has been in further discussions with COHSL. DHB chief executive Carole Heatly told the public meeting in Wanaka on May 26 the board was prepared to undertake further financial analysis with COHSL. Mr McGeorge said he didn’t think the board being replaced by a commissioner would slow anything down as they would have much bigger issues to focus on than funding rural hospitals.
“We need to have some security as to what is happening,” he said, particularly as it is getting close to the start of the next financial year (July 1). If the health minister appoints a commissioner, they would have the powers and functions of the board, except for procedural aspects relating to meetings. Meanwhile the ‘Save Services at Dunstan Hospital’ campaign managed to get more than 6000 signatures on a petition, which was sent to the Health Minister Dr Jonathan Coleman. Mr McGeorge said while the appointment of a commissioner had been in the pipeline for a while, the petition and strong public support from the public meetings hadn’t gone unnoticed. “We’ve had enormous support. Obviously the meetings have got the minister’s attention….and I imagine he took notice of the petition,” he said. The negotiations with the DHB regarding Dunstan Hospital had required a lot of “compromise” on both sides, but all should be revealed in the next few weeks. “It’s going to be a tough year,” Mr McGeorge said.
HOSPITAL FACTS May 2010 – Otago and Southland district health boards merge to form Southern District Health Board September 2014 – The board abandons a plan to upgrade Lakes District Hospital because of its financial position April 2015 – Health Minister Dr Jonathan Coleman denies claims in the Otago Daily Times he is considering installing a commissioner, after a leaked report forecasts a $42 million deficit for 2015-16. May 2015 – Proposed cuts to community-based services, including rural hospitals. Public meetings in Alexandra, Cromwell and Wanaka attract 1700 people, in the ‘Save Services at Dunstan Hospital’ campaign. June 2105 – Dr Jonathan Coleman proposes to appoint a commissioner, and gives the SDHB until the end of the week to respond.
Books included in mountain film festival Caroline Harker Wanaka Sun Not one to rest on his laurels, NZ Mountain Film Festival director Mark Sedon is launching a new initiative this year. “We’re looking at developing a mountain book festival so we’re testing the idea,” Mark said. With Rippon Hall provided for free, along with sound equipment from Grenville Craig, festival organisers are able to offer free entry to ‘Words and Wine – A Mountain Reading’ at Rippon Hall, on Saturday July 4. Five authors will read from their books: Mal Law, Paul Hersey, Derek Grzelewski, Paul Maxim and Lydia Bradey. Mal Law’s ‘One Step Beyond’ is about his attempt to run seven of New Zealand’s Great Walks in seven days. Paul Hersey’s ‘Our Mountains’ explores relationships Kiwis have with mountains, Derek Grzelewski’s ‘The Smallest Continent’ recounts his adventures through New Zealand landscapes, Paul Maxim’s ‘Book of Revelations’ is about legendary climber Bill Denz, and Lydia Bradey’s book written with author Laurence Fearnley ‘Going up is Easy’ is hot off the press. Rippon will be the location of a second free session on Sunday, July 5, called ‘Old Fashioned Storytelling’. Local adventurer Whitney Thurlow will host mountaineers simply telling stories without any powerpoints, pictures or other props. Storytellers will include Guy Cotter, Allan Uren and Chuck Berry. “What’s not to love about some old -style storytelling at dusk, with the fire going, overlooking Lake Wanaka from
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the Rippon Hall?” asks the publicity. Another feature new to this year’s festival is a Mountain Art Walk. Photographs will be exhibited around town and there will be free guided tours from the Lake Wanaka Centre on both Saturday and Sunday (July 4 and 5). There will also be maps available for those wanting to self-guide. All that, on top of the actual films. There will be 71 films screened over five days in Wanaka (July 3-7), one in Cromwell (July 8) and three in Queenstown (July 9-11). The films were chosen from hundreds of entries. “The quality and breadth of films is amazing and we are so grateful for the fantastic film makers from around the globe and home-grown Kiwis who have contributed to our programme,” Mark said. Films on show come from Iran, Brazil, Canada, Australia, France, Russia, Nepal and more. Fifteen are made in New Zealand. “Each year the quality of the films improves, the imagination of the adventurers astounds us, and the creativity and cinematography presented by the filmmakers is incredible,” Mark said. The festival is run by a non-profit charitable trust. Pictured are Lake Hawea wingsuiter Dave Waldren and a still from his film ‘Two Minute Man’ which won this year’s Best NZ Made Film award. It was made with a GoPro camera.
Wanaka rugby stars in a commercial The Upper Clutha Rugby Club will star in a Land Rover commercial promoting the World Cup. Wanaka is the only town in New Zealand to feature in the British-made doco, with filming taking place last week during training, and in snow. Club president Brendan Quirke said one team from each country represented at the Rugby World Cup was chosen for the commercial, and Upper Clutha was the lucky pick within New Zealand. In 2010 the club won ‘Best Iconic Rugby Field in the South Island’ after the secretary snapped a photo for a competition in the lead up to the last Rugby World Cup. Brendan said winning that competition obviously helped, “and we embodied the heart and soul of New Zealand club rugby,” he said. Some of the filming also took place up on Hillend Station and they ‘mocked’ up a game of rugby in the snow.
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Planting for Arbor Day Maddy Harker Wanaka Sun On Friday ten children from Wanaka Preschool joined Te Kakano Aotearoa Trust to plant five native plants for International Arbor Day. Arbor Day exists to inspire people to plant, nurture and celebrate trees. Celebrated in more than 100 countries, the day originated in Nebraska in 1972. Te Kakano Aotearoa Trust generously donated the plants, which were planted along the Waterfall Creek track. It is a community-based native plant nursery which specialises in propagation of plants from the local region for native restoration projects. Te Kakano holds nursery sessions throughout the year, and in winter the sessions are held Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons from 1pm4pm. Held at the trust’s nursery, these sessions teach cultivation
techniques. Coffee, tea and snacks are provided for all volunteers. Te Kakano also holds planting projects, and is currently completing the last part of a major seven-stage project with almost 6500 plants along Roy’s Bay West to create a native restoration corridor. Raewyn Calhaem, trust administrator, said it was great to have the kids from Wanaka Preschool return for planting for the second year in a row. “We planted five plants with the 10 children and it was lovely to see them take pride in being able to put the plants in the ground” she said. “These sorts of occasions strengthen the engagement of individuals, families, schools, local businesses and community groups building an important (yet all-too-lacking) link of people to the land.” To get involved with Te Kakano Aotearoa Trust this winter visit it’s website or Facebook page. Pictured: Wanaka Preschool getting ready for planting. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
Time to prepare says Civil Defence The May earthquake centred north of Wanaka, followed by recent flooding in Dunedin, are both timely reminders of the need to be prepared if unforseen disasters occur. Statistics from New Zealand’s 2012 New Zealand General Social Survey showed that the percentage of Otago people who considered they had the basic necessities - emergency food and water supplies for three days and an emergency plan - when compared to the national average of 22 percent, was just 18 percent. Otago Civil Defence Emergency Group Controller Wayne Scott said people who haven’t already taken steps to be prepared for similar events in the future are strongly encouraged to do so now. Scott said he hopes recent events have motivated people to be prepared for potential future disasters. “We can see how a rain storm can quickly cause damage to property and roads and how a strong earthquake could cause more serious and widespread damage than occurred in the recent quakes in Dunedin and Wanaka, potentially disrupting people’s ability to travel, isolating communities and affecting essential services like telecommunications and power.” Preparing a household or business
emergency plan which should be discussed with family members or work colleagues could greatly reduce stress if a disaster strikes. Family discussion on what to do if an earthquake happened in different circumstances - for instance, during the day when parents are at work and children are at school - would benefit everyone in knowing whether to head home, stay put, or meet at an agreed point. It is recommended that people ensure they have emergency survival items easily accessable and sufficient to last three or more days, as this is critical for helping them to comfortably get through a crisis until help arrives. “People are likely to already have many of the items they will need – torches, a radio, a first aid kit and medications, batteries, food and water, and alternative cooking appliances such as a barbeque. You don’t have to have them packed away in a bag untouched - just check that you have the essential items, can find them easily during a disaster and keep things in working order.” Further information on how to be prepared for an earthquake is available by going to www. getthru.govt.nz/earthquake, and visiting local councils. - Katie Thompson
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Hawea Playgroup winter garage sale this weekend Hawea Playgroup has already sold a record 32 tables for its annual winter garage sale this Sunday. The event – which will run from 10am-2pm – is loaded with entertainment for both kids and adults. There will be a trapeze performance, music from Aspiring Ukuleles, songs from Anna Van Riel’s upcoming kids’ album, a visit from Gigi the French puppet, more music from Robbie McCullogh, Anna Rowley and Jess Curtis, as well as the classic face painting, lolly scramble and giant bubbles for the kids. The pop-up café will have hot soup and bread, and there will also be coffee and baking. Funds raised from the event will go towards running expenses and new play resources for the playgroup, which is located in the old post office in Hawea Flat. Following the closure of the post office in 1986, the playgroup purchased the building from Telecom at a very low rate. And while the playgroup is lucky to own its own building, the repair costs for such an old building can be high. However, through grants and community fundraising the playgroup has recently made some big changes. Over recent years the building has been painted both inside and out, underfloor insulation installed, a subsiding part of the building has been rebuilt into a fun artspace, maintenance work completed on the roof, an outdoor ‘lean-to’ has been made into an
enclosed space where kid’s clothes and books are sold, and a new skyroof gives the kids a dry place to play in the winter. “All in all the building is now in great shape,” Hawea Playgroup secretary, Emily Sancha, said. She hopes the garage sale will be an opportunity for people in the community to have fun while raising money for a good cause. The playgroup has around 60 families on the roll, and averages 10-30 children at each of its thriceweekly play sessions. Families come out from Wanaka and Albert Town to attend the play sessions too, which provides fun for the kids and a chance for parents to socialise and meet new people. Parents have been very active in the organisation of the garage sale. Some are baking and cooking for the café, some will help out in the kitchen on the day and others will help with things like face painting on the day. “It’s gained some real momentum” Emily said about the event, which is now in its fifth year. Head along on Sunday June 14 for a fun day out, or contact the playgroup to book a table at the sale. Pictured: Fun at Tuesday’s playgroup session. Clockwise from top middle: Ollie Wright, Jo Goodwin, Edward Hollows, Phryne Treacher, Grace Harms, Daniel Derby and Leeann Morton.
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Learning for Life Southland Education is currently running workshops in Wanaka led by local artists and artisans. Susie Ruddenklau’s watercolour class (pictured) is already underway at the Wanaka Art Centre. A class on dressmaking for beginners started on Wednesday and there are still places available in classes coming up including Weaving for Beginners (starting June 15), Felting for Beginners – Scarf (June 20), Felting – Hat or Bag (June26), Creative Stitching (July 4) and Free Style Machine Embroidery (July 25). “The courses are designed to interest those who would like to start a new hobby or update their skills,” Wanaka-based
course coordinator Heather Kerr said. There will be similar clusters of courses run three times a year, depending on the response to this first series. “You can influence whether these workshops will be on-going, and what topics are provided, by letting Southland Education know what you would like to learn.” Current course tutors are all members of local groups including the Wanaka Arts Society, Wanaka Creative Fibre and Embroidery groups, Aspiring Quilters and Artful Crafters. See Sun Classified for details. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
Volunteering to be celebrated With National Volunteer Week coming up (June 21-27) there are several events planned for volunteers – past, present and future – around the district. Volunteering Central has organised a series of celebrations with guest speakers who will highlight the importance of volunteers. Chief executive of Winter Games NZ, Arthur Klap (pictured), will be speaking in Queenstown (June 23). In Wanaka it will be the chef de mission with the New Zealand Winter Olympic Team, Peter Wardell (June 24). Both men volunteer with a range of organisations and work with large numbers of volunteers in the sporting arena. On June 25 Emily Boud – a volunteer with the award winning Stick ‘n’ Stones – will be speaking on youth volunteering in Cromwell and Alexandra. This year the theme is: “there is a place for you to volunteer”. Anyone interested in volunteering is invited to attend. “No matter a person’s background, experience or motivation, there will always be a place to volunteer,” Volunteering Central’s senior coordinator Gillian White said. Currently there are volunteering positions with the following organisations around the district: Winter Games NZ, Te Kakano
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Aotearoa, Department of Conservation, Kahu Youth, Community Networks, Elmslie House, Salvation Army family store, St John, Cancer Society, Upper Clutha Senior Citizens Prime Timers and Adaptive Snow Sports. Roles for volunteers include childcare, Meals on Wheels delivery, office work, gardening, nursery work, tree planting, event management, tutoring, retail assistance, ambulance crew, visiting, health care support and sports assistance.
Technology is changing everything and even HEARING is getting SMARTER! Apps that cleverly link to hearing aid devices are becoming the new standard in hearing healthcare delivery. So what is an "app?" "App" is the abbreviated term for "application." It is simply a software programme for a mobile device like a smart phone (iPhone/Android mobile), tablet (iPad) or handheld music player (IPod). Apps for hearing aids perform a variety of functions and allow you to customise the settings of your hearing aid to your particular hobbies, lifestyle, environment, wants and needs. They are designed to make your life easier and to help maximise the benefit of your hearing device. The result is smarter and more vivid hearing. Many hearing aid manufacturers offer smartphone and tablet apps. You simply download them through the "App Store"
on your mobile device. The GN ReSound LiNX is the world's first made for IPhone hearing aid and is loaded with features to make listening and living easy. It connects wirelessly to your phone/tablet without the use of a streamer or intermediary device. Therefore, the hearing aids can act as a type of headset. So instead of plugging in earphones to listen to music, the music is streamed directly into your hearing aids. Similarly, you can have your GPS/TomTom directions played directly into your ears or you can participate in phone conversations completely hands free. Apps are changing and challenging what hearing aids have done traditionally. They are taking hearing and communication in a bold new direction.
There are also APP’s that enable a smartphone to perform like a generic hearing aid, help with tinnitus, and provide captioning. One company recently introduced a new app to provide relief from the sounds of tinnitus. The Whist app uses sound therapy to help the individual cope with the severity of the noises generated by tinnitus. Whist works by enabling the user to find and create sounds that match the pitch and loudness of the noises. Over time, the goal is to desensitize the individual to the annoyance of tinnitus. For a demonstration of these APP friendly hearing aids contact NZ Hearing.
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Lookin’ Over Luggate This slice of paradise offers you an elevated acre overlooking Luggate and stunning views towards to rural and rugged mountains is all directions. Utilise the concept plans available or build the home of your dreams. Serviced with power, sewage, reticulated gas plus an irrigation scheme is in place. Only 10 minutes from Wanaka and with school bus services available it will be an easy decision to consider.
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Crime Line by Constable Greg Nolet We have dealt with a number of complaints this week of offensive behaviour, fighting and bullying. The common factor here was too much alcohol. Please monitor the amount of alcohol you are consuming and don’t consume to excess, look after your mates and don’t stand by if you see them acting up.
“New Life to Old Treasures” garage sale – we thank the New Life Church for organising this as a fundraiser for us. Many goods were donated and there was such great support from New Life Church because they believe in what CN does... We’d love to hear from other community groups or businesses that would like to partner up with us to support the community. Farewell to Barbara Jungen After 11 years as the face of Community Networks, Barbara has decided to move on to other adventures and leaves us on July 10. She started in this role in 2004 when the office was based in what is now the Cardrona office on Dunmore Street. The role has changed considerabl with many more health and social service organisations now visiting Wanaka, and an increase in demand for these services Barbara is one of those people who has an amazing ability to be compassionate, calm and maintain a sense of humour. She meets each person who comes into our office in a warm friendly way, and always goes that extra mile to make sure their needs are met.
A breach of bail sees a local man arrested. We (and I’m sure many other people in the community) will miss her. We are having a farewell function for Barbara on Thursday July 9, and anyone and everyone is welcome – just please let us know so that we can make sure we have enough nibbles! Volunteer Awareness Week This is from June 17 to 21. We have an amazing team of volunteers helping us in the front reception, at the School Holiday Club, delivering the Meals on Wheels and helping out in the food bank.
“We offer a sincere thank you to the members of the Wanaka Masonic Lodge and the Graham and Olive West Trust for the donations received. The Masonic Lodge donated funds for the community food bank which will help make the food parcels a lot more robust. The Graham and Olive West Trust funds were for meeting room furniture, activity books for a resiliency building programme in schools and as a contribution towards our operational costs.”
An unlicensed motorcyclist crashed after his bike’s engine seized. He will now be attending Queenstown Court for driving while suspended.
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A car pulling out of a parking space clipped a passing 4wd causing it to roll onto its roof. I was at the crash within a couple of minutes and was pleased to see a great community response, with people helping the drivers, with traffic control and getting the vehicle righted. Thank you for this.
Caroline Harker Wanaka Sun A Wanaka-based man who loves to hunt and fish has been appointed as Fish & Game’s new field officer, based in Cromwell. Paul van Klink replaces Clare Morris, who resigned in January. Fish & Game’s mission statement is to “manage, maintain and enhance sports fish and game birds and their habitats in the best long-term interests of present and future generations of anglers and hunters”. The non-profit organisation is funded through fishing and hunting licences and sees itself as “user pays, user says”. Paul said his role involves fisheries and gamebird population monitoring and management, compliance and law enforcement, and habitat monitoring, particularly in relation to water flows and the effects of instream use. There will also be a fair amount of advocacy, working to maintain water flows in Central Otago as mining rights expire and are replaced with consented water takes.
We attended a couple of crashes this week. One on the Crown Range where someone had stopped to take a rock off the road after it had burst the vehicle’s tyre. A following car drove around this vehicle and then the next following vehicle crashed into the first. Lesson learnt here. If clearing rocks off the road, please park in a safe place off the roadway.
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As F&G chief executive Niall Watson said, Paul brings a great deal of knowledge and experience in wildlife conservation to the role. After many years working fulltime at the Department of Conservation, Paul set up his own contracting business – NZ Wildlife Solutions (2006) nine years ago, and worked on contract for DOC and other organisations. “It was mostly bird work – monitoring populations all around the South Island. It was a great job but I was always away from home.” Now a single man in his forties, Paul was keen to be more home-based, so the F&G
job seemed ideal. Only three weeks into the position he is already busy doing spawning surveys in rivers around the district and monitoring fish numbers in Lake Hayes. He’s also busy getting to know the region, its angling and hunting resources and the leaders of various water users groups. When he’s not fishing and hunting himself, Paul likes tramping, taking photographs and “tinkering with old Japanese motorbikes”. He’s probably best known in Wanaka as the organiser of the Upper Clutha Scooter Hooter, an annual motorbike rally for machines 50ccs, or less. The next one will be held in September.
Lastly, we dealt with the recovery of a stolen vehicle that was taken in September last year. Let me take this moment to remind everyone to lock their vehicles and please don’t leave your keys in the ignition. The ski fields open soon. If you are travelling up and down the mountain please don’t speed, wear the seatbelts, clear the windscreen and windows before you drive; not as you drive. Put chains on when requested. And enjoy the snow.
Bee Corridor Project Alongside the Central Otago Enviroschools team, Wanaka Wastebusters is running a Bee Corridor Project, inspired by dwindling bee populations in New Zealand and abroad. Starter packs of “Wild Forage – Wildflower Seed Rescue Remedy” have been donated by Environschools Otago to Montessori Children’s House Wanaka and Wanaka Primary School, which can sow 50 square metres of plants. The project aims to raise awareness and encourage positive action to help the bees. By sowing wildflower seeds which will produce bee-friendly plants – bee corridors – the children will help the bees towards a sustainable future. Schools and the community will identify suitable areas
of land within the school or region for the planting of the seeds. Organiser Simon Williams will also be available to give presentations to schools about bees on request. Additionally, Steve Brown has created a “padlet” of relevant information which teachers can access by googling the project. A competition has been organised in conjunction with the project. Children will be encouraged to sell fivedollar single packs of wildflower seeds, and for every 50 packets the school sells, they will earn another fifty gram bulk pack for planting. All proceeds from the sale of the seeds will go to the National Beekeepers Association.
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Adventure Consultants movie night and auction held at Cinema Paradiso last Thursday, raised over $12,000 for Nepal. Organisers Guy Cotter and Suze Kelly were very pleased with the results of the sell-out event. Special thanks went to Cinema Paradiso for the venue, ticket sales and food proceeds from the night, and Leeane Pooley and Matthew Metcalfe from General Film Corporation for the movie Beyond the Edge. The film was a docudrama of Sir Edmond Hillary and Norgay Tensing Sherpa’s ascent of Mount Everest in 1953. Hundreds of local businesses provided
goods and services for the auction. Proceeds will go to charities which Adventure Consultants said get the funds to where they are most needed, including the company’s Sherpa Future Fund, the Himalayan Trust, the Helambu Relief Appeal, the Juniper Fund and the dZi Foundation. Adventure Consultants Base Camp manager Anthea Fisher (pictured) was at Base Camp during the earthquake on April 25, and spoke about the experience at the movie night, as did Guy Cotter who was at camp one on Mount Everest (600MASL) with Suze Kelly and a climbing party when the earthquake struck. Photo supplied
Going up is easy Maddy Harker Wanaka Sun Local mountaineer Lydia Bradey has released a book, Going Up is Easy, co-written with acclaimed writer Laurence Fearnley. Lydia says she was encouraged for years by former Publishing Director at Penguin Books, Geoff Walker, and many others, to write the story of her incredible life. Lydia decided to share her story “about the joy of learning and information and growing up”. Lydia was the first woman to climb Everest without supplementary oxygen (in 1988), and she did it alone. The first ever ascent without oxygen was by Reinhold Messner in 1978. Lydia’s claim was formally acknowledged later, but Lydia was initially deemed a liar by some members of the mountaineering community and the media – the scandal was known as “Lydiagate” – which she described as “hard to deal with”. Lydia’s initial foray into mountain climbing was an unlikely one. Raised in a “non-outdoorsy” family, it was a
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mountaincraft course Lydia took at the age of 14 which sparked her passion. “I’d never even been near a pack before that,” said Lydia. “It was a total eye-opener.” She was hooked. While still a teen, Lydia climbed Aoraki/ Mount Cook, a climb she still loves. “It’s one of the best mountains in New Zealand to climb.” Since then, Lydia’s love of the mountains has taken her around the world. But she stresses her book is not just about mountaineering, it’s a story of her own personal development too. “What I have learnt is that you are always growing up and learning,” she said. The book took about a year and a half to complete, and was based on 50 hours of interviews. Lydia said it was too hard to fit everything she has done into the book, which focuses on certain events and her own emotional journey. Going Up is Easy is available in bookshops.
sunnews Cardrona gears up for Freeski Open Cardrona Alpine Resort is gearing up for the North Face Freeski Open of New Zealand. Dates have been announced for this years’ competition, with park and pipe events kicking off at Cardrona from August 6-10. The Remarkables will host the Big Mountain event from September 1-6. The North Face Freeski Open of NZ was the first event to hold slopestyle, halfpipe and big mountain competitions in one. Celebrating its 11th birthday this year, the event formula remains the same, combining top quality competition with a fun, social atmosphere. The Freeski Open gives competitors the opportunity to rack up AFP and Freeride World Qualifier Tour rankings
and qualifying points. Cardrona Alpine Resort’s world-class halfpipe and slopestyle courses are a familiar proving ground for the elite of the freeski world. In 2015 competitors will be able to test themselves at two top-level events with The Freeski Open park and pipe events taking place just ahead of the Winter Games. Sam Smoothy and Charlie Lyons have used strong results at The Freeski Open to help secure spots on the Freeride World Tour while up-and-coming skier Hank Bilous earned himself an invition to the Junior Freeride World Tour off the back of his second place finish at the 2014 Freeski Open. For a full event schedule and further information visit www. nzfreeskiopen.com
Jossi Wells competing at the 2014 Freeski Open of NZ Slopestyle PHOTO: NEIL KERR
Wanted: Person to learn to cross-country ski Caroline Harker Wanaka Sun Someone prepared to learn to cross country ski, enter the Merino Muster and write about the experience for the Wanaka Sun, will be offered free gear hire and tuition from event organisers and the Snow Farm. The Merino Muster has three race categories from the 7km Straggle Muster to a full marathon (42km), and the person selected can choose to enter in any category, although organisers suggest they stick with 7km, especially if they are a beginner. Anyone interested should email editor@thewanakasun.co.nz saying
A HUGE Thank you again to everyone who supported our Movie Night Fundraiser for Nepal last Thursday. We raised over $12,000! All proceeds from this event will go to the following Nepal relief funds: dZi Foundation, The Himalayan Trust, The Juniper Fund, Helambu / Solu Khumbu Relief and AC Sherpa Future Fund.
why they should be chosen, by 5pm on Tuesday (June 16). The winner will be selected by event organisers and the Wanaka Sun. They will be given options of when they can train, either during the week or at the weekend, depending on their work and family commitments. The Merino Muster will be held at the Snow Farm on August 15. Last year the cross-country skiing event became part of the international Worldloppet organisation, which coordinates 20 ski marathons around the world. Pictured: Local multisport athlete Bob McLachlan competing in his first Merino Muster (2013). PHOTO: SUPPLIED
Special Thank you to Callum and Andrea at Cinema Paradiso, Leeane Pooley and Matthew Metcalfe from General Film Corporation for the movie “Beyond the Edge”, Kirsten Rabe of Incline Design, Rippon Vineyard, The Messenger, Radio Wanaka, The Wanaka Sun. Thank you for prizes on the night… The North Face, Aspiring Helicopters, Heliworks, Alpine Helicopters, Spelean NZ, Outfitters/RAB, NZ Alpine Club, Sky Dive Lake Wanaka, Sofitel Queenstown, New Zealand Mountain Film Festival, Antipodes Skincare, Rippon Vineyard, Wanaka Beerworks, Maude Wines, Hazeldine Wines, Wanaka Sports Massage, K9 Mana Dog Training, Curtains and Colour by Design, Francesca’s Italian Kitchen, Racers Edge/Torpedo 7, Outside Sports, MT Outdoors, Pembroke Wines & Spirits, Holloway Construction, Basecamp Wanaka Climbing Centre, Sailz Lake Hawea.
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The Mount Aspiring College 1st XV travelled to Oamaru to play St Kevin’s College in round seven of the premier Otago 1st XV competition. Played in perfect conditions, the MAC team dominated the early exchanges, but a combination of poor defence and superior size culminated in three converted tries to the home team within the first 20 minutes. The MAC team responded with three well-taken tries of their own to Blair Underwood, Cameron Arnerich and Edward Trombik. Unfortunately that was the last of the scoring from the MAC team, missing out on the important fourtry bonus point. The St Kevin’s side boasted a 360-kg
front row which the MAC boys found difficult to contain. Hank Bilous at hooker was up against a player exactly twice his weight. With the ball in hand, the MAC backs looked sharp and were always threatening. Tim Weir cleared the ball efficiently from halfback and Ellis Meyer –Budge again showed his class. Teegan Vink was courageous in the forwards and was well supported by Sam Richards and Ben Weatherby when he came off the bench. The St Kevins side shutdown the MAC team’s attack throughout the second half and ran out deserved winners at 45-15. The MAC team host Waitaki Boys this Saturday.
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Last call for nominations Staff Reporter Wanaka Sun Time is running out to nominate an outstanding sport volunteer in your community. Sport Central is calling for nominations for volunteers in sport from the Central Otago community. The nominees will be officially thanked at a function later this month. Sport Central co-ordinator Bill Godsall said the function was an opportunity for sports clubs, event organisers and schools to nominate the volunteers who helped them out during the year. “The volunteers can take any shape – they could be parents who drive kids to weekly sports games, or the parents who wash the rugby shirts or the volunteers who mark out the rugby field every week,” said Mr Godsall. Sport Central co-ordinator Bill Godsall is urging people to Mr Godsall said it was hugely important nominate volunteers in sport from the Central Otago community. the volunteers were recognised and thanked, as without them, some sports to a function being held in the meeting room at probably wouldn’t be played in the region or it would be hugely expensive to take the Cromwell Swim Centre on Tuesday, June 23, at 6.30pm, where their efforts will be officially part in them. Nominations close tomorrow (JUNE 12) and can recognised. Two prizes of $500 worth of sports gear will also be made at www.sportotago.co.nz The nominees will be contacted and invited be given away.
New canine event in May Madness This year the May Madness fun run includes an event for dogs on a leash. The Canine Classic will be part of the second annual day of events for walkers and runners of all abilities. Organised by Aspiring Athletics and Peak Endurance, the event is being held on Sunday (June 14) starting at 9am (registrations from 8.30am). One of the organisers, Denise Prince, said entrants can choose to do one, two or four laps of Lismore Park and there
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are different categories for children (under 13’s and under 16’s), adults and people with dogs. Intended as a fun social day out the event includes home baking at the finish line and spot prizes. Entry costs $5 or $10 for a family. Pictured are Janet Young and Bronwyn Coers, with dogs Nim and Charlie, having a practise warm-up at Lismore Park.
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EDITORIAL So the new Wanaka Fire Station will be built without a siren on site. Don’t worry - there is one coming, but the location has yet to be decided. The New Zealand Fire Service is mindful of not putting a siren in a residential area, and also because the actual coverage won’t be that good on Ballantyne Rd, with the hills behind it. The Wanaka Volunteer Fire Brigade has been frustrated over the years when people have complained about the siren, particularly at night. In response it has a ‘no siren after 9pm and before 7am’ policy unless too few volunteers have responded to their pagers. The fire service has to go through another set of hoops including resource consent for the new siren, so it will be interesting to see where exactly it ends up. Whether we love it or hate it, the fire siren plays an important part in letting our town know there is something going on.
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Body & Mind 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 FEELING RUN DOWN, yet wanting to be able to ward off winter ills? Support your immune system with Lymphatic Drainage. 3 treatments for the price of 2. Ph Maryann 4436463 021 1101160 COME FEEL WARM, DEEPLY RELAXED. Special 1.5 hr massage for 1hr price. Flowing Lomi Lomi (Therapeutic Hawaiian). Ph Maryann 03 4436463, 021 1101160 CANCER calls all hands for nurturing. GENTLE YOGA can help patients, supporters, and more. 9:30 Tuesdays at St Johns rooms. call carmen 02102215409or drop in. Yoga, Wednesdays 9:30 am. Aubrey rd. while jens away carmen is facilitating. $12. 02102215409. All welcome. MASSAGE THERAPY, Sportsmassage, deep tissue relaxation.Effective and rejuvenating . Ursula Krebs, Dipl. Massag Therapist CH / NZ, ph: 027 6602271, mobile service available. Amazingly good massage therapy - remedial, deep tissue, sports, relaxation, pregnancy. Mobile available. Professional and effective. Contact Lee: 027 333 4909 www.youngliving.org/sarahmillwater contact me to see how Essential Oils can help with colds, flu, gut problems, stress and much more 0210595639
Employment Wanaka Wastebusters need a Winter Truck Driver. We’re looking for a friendly, fit, hardworking person with Class 2 licence and a sense of humour to drive the Business Recycling Truck. Fulltime/part-time position (negotiable), immediate start. Call Bis 027 322-9671 For Sale 2011 6 berth twin axle caravan, self containment, fully equipped, perm dbl bed, view at Wanaka Marine Table with 5 chairs hardly used $ 180. Ph 0276602271
Washing machine 4 sale. Simpson top loader eziset 550. 5.5 kg. Near new. Offers. Jane 0210691967
A message from New Zealand Fire Service: Have your chimneys cleaned at least once a year.
Bunks for sale. White metal tubular with wooden slats, 2 foam matresses and ladder. Good condition. Offers. Jane 0210691967
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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 Notices A message from New Zealand Fire Service: Get your chimneys’ cleaned before winter. Mini Muscles Incorporated AGM 7pm 22 June at 15 Achilles Place, Wanaka. Look forward to seeing you. Inquiries to info@mini-muscles.co.nz Good Rotations Bicycle Shop is CLOSED THIS WEEK for holidays. Back on the 17th: Wednesday 2-6pm, Thursday 10am-6pm, Friday 2-6pm. Yes now is the right time to have a break Rika The hairfairy will be away from 20 june till the 6 july but you can reach me for appointments on 0273169463 Wanaka gun club annual general meeting at clubhouse 7-30 pm tuesday 16th june Wanaka Salvation Army Family Store Opening Hours - Monday to Friday 9am-5pm, Saturday 9.30am-4pm. 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) Business Networking International. The Wanaka chapter of BNI meets weekly at 7am Tuesday morning. Great networking opportunity to grow your business. Contact Rudy for information 027 703 4037 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.
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 Community Law for legal advice are at Community Networks Wednesday 3 June12- 2.30pm Call 4437799 to make an appointment. Wet carpets? Call Jae Services. We’ll take care of it. 443 1150 JP SERVICES at Community Networks Tuesdays 1-2pm and Fridays 10.30-11.30. Appointments essential. Call 4437799 WANAKA FIREWOOD & TIMBER, your biggest local firewood supplier and only sawmill. Ph 443-8530. WHEELS TO DUNSTAN:Free daily transport to Dunstan Hospital & Alexandra specialist appointments. Also connects to Dunedin Hospital transport. For bookings call 4437799 FREE BUDGET ADVICE available at Community Networks by appointment. Call 4437799 or email info@communitynetworks.co.nz FREE TAX RETURN COMPLETION WORKSHOP. Thursday 18 June 5.30-7.30 at St Johns. Email advisory.dunedin@ ird.govt.nz to book Inland Revenue are at Community Networks Wednesday 24 June 9am - 12.00pm. For help with personal or business tax,child support,student loans or family tax credits. Please call 4437799 to make an appointment. Friday, Saturday cruise out at Eden Bar, KARAOKE from 7pm,Free Bar-snacks, $5 handles $6 house wine, see you there. Opulence Hair are offering 20% off Your next cut and colour service when you quote Wanaka Sun! Call 443 2243 today! Rats & Mice seeking the warmth of your home? Call Jae Services. We’ll take care of it. 443 1150
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Health Insurance. If you are interested in getting a quote on Health cover benefits and cost. Contact malcolm@pamltd.co.nz or 0275530096 Teeth Whitening by experienced, professional, fully certified NZCTWA member at our Wanaka studio or your home.For appointments call/text Lakes Sparklewhite 0277818989 Confused about your visa?need immigration advice? Contact your licensed immigration adviser info@easyvisa.co.nz 034438386 for a confidential chat GUITAR LESSONS. Professional, affordable, friendly. In the comfort of your home. All ages and experience. Call Mark 02108153568 House/pet sitter available by responsible female, from end of June. Many reference available. Pls call phone 0276602271 SAWDUST, WOOD SHAVINGS, WOODCHIP, KINDLING, FIREWOOD & TIMBER. WANAKA FIREWOOD & TIMBER, CHURCH RD LUGGATE. PH 443-8530. EAT HUMBLE PIE Gourmet Pies, and STRICTLY COFFEEHOUSE only available at Flat Head Cafe, Transport & Toy Museum. WANAKA WINDOW CLEANING professional, friendly, efficient service. Enjoy those mountain views. High, awkward windows a specialty. Paolo 021 0572505/ 4432420 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 Wanaka Districts Club, for affordable family dining and great bar prices. Join for just $20 per year. 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 WANAKA WINDOW CLEANING professional, friendly, efficient service. Enjoy those mountain views. High, awkward windows a specialty. Paolo 021 0572505/ 4432420 Bra professionally fitted 200 sizes so you will get a perfect fit - Beautiful design NO underwire private appointment ph 443 9425 Prosthesis (Breast form) local fitter Registered with Ministry of Health and will take care of your claim Appointment phone 443 9425
Want your colours done? Always look your best? Book an appointment with experienced Colour Consultant 4439425 Mini Muscles Indoor Movement, Music and Play at Proactive Gym. Every Friday. 9.30am for crawlers & walkers under 2 years, 10.30am for 2, 3 & 4 year olds & 11am for babies. Everyone welcome. $5 p/ hr, $1 for extra children. A message from New Zealand Fire Service: Chimney fires can cause house fires. Wanted Temp/casual work wanted by female university student on break from 14 June until 29 June. Waitressing, babysitting, cleaning. 02102725929 Avalanche Transceivers x2 in good used condition. Ph. 027 2730730. 4person spa cover, long sleeve merinos for bub..and to sell nissan cefiro!excellent vehicle.0223119113 Audi quattro Winter Games NZ 2015, 21 - 30 August seek FABULOUS VOLUNTEERS. For info & to register please visit www. wintergamesnz.kiwi 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 (Nov25-Apr15). astone5583@aol. com
What’s On National Volunteer Week (June 21-27): For details of events or to enquire about volunteering contact Volunteering Central’s Gillian White: email centralvolunteering@gmail.com or phone 027 506 5705. Eden Bar, Jam Nite every Thursday. Play the in house instruments or your own. $5 tap beer from 7pm. Kids, dress up like a Merino sheep & win! Merino Muster & Snow Farm supporters’ dinner, Lake Bar, 25 June, 6 pm. 021 766910. MID WINTER XMAS fundraising dinner and quiz at the Hawea Hotel Sat 4 July for girls first 1X soccer teams trip to Invercargill tourmament.Tickets $50 from MAC or hotel Merino Muster & Snow Farm supporters’ dinner, Lake Bar, 25 June, 6 pm. $ 50 p.p. or $ 120 for a family. 021 766910. Lalaland Lounge Bar Wanaka. Open daily from 4pm – 2.30am. Upstairs, 99 Ardmore Street.
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employment Casual Mystery Shoppers needed in your area. Get paid to shop. Apply online @ www.mslogistics.co.nz
CLINICAL ASSISTANT VACANCY We are looking for a bright and efficient “super-someone” to deliver a range of support services to our busy nurses and doctors. Some prior health training such as enrolled nurse or nurse training or phlebotomy would be an advantage. This is a permanent position, initially offering 15 – 20 hours per week For an Application Package with full details and Job Description please contact Sally (Practice Manager)
N O T I C E B O A R D Resource Consent Application Resource Management Act 1991 Details of the resource consent application and submission forms are available in the offices at Queenstown Lakes District Council, 10 Gorge Road, Queenstown; 74 Shotover Street, Queenstown; 33-35 Reece Crescent, Wanaka and 47 Ardmore Street, Wanaka during normal office hours (8.00am to 5.00pm). You can also download these on our website: www.qldc.govt.nz CENTRAL MACHINE HIRE LIMITED – RM150294
office@aspiringmedical.co.nz
A description of the activity to which the application relates is: Land use consent is sought to quarry aggregate for a period of 20 years, to form an access road to the quarry, for the temporary stockpiling of materials on site and for the placement of two moveable storage huts.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE 12 NOON ON MONDAY 22 JUNE
The site is Lot 1 Deposited Plan 341373 as contained in computer Freehold Register 170214. A total volume of 953,000m³ over 10.56 hectares is proposed, with a maximum depth of 10 metres. Consent is sought for a period of 20 years. The location in respect of which this application relates is situated at: The corner of Kane and McKay Road, Hawea Flat. ADDRESS FOR SERVICE FOR APPLICANT: Central Machine Hire Limited PO Box 170 Dunedin 9054
SIGNWRITER NEEDED! Wanaka Signs have a vacancy for a Signwriter!
If you:
Submissions will be received until 9 July 2015, and Have must be served on the Consent Authority, experience as a signwriter. Queenstown Lakes District Council, Private Bag 50072, Queenstown 9348.
Are super-organised. Can work to deadlines. Are Customer and Service focused. Have a better than working knowledge of: Your name, postal address, telephone number, and fax number if applicable. Corel Illustrator Photoshop InDesign Details of the application in respect of which Good you are making the submission including Graphic Design skills. location and the Resource Consent number. Have Citizenship/Permanent Residency of NZ.
These must be dated, signed by you, and include the following information: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Whether you support or oppose the application. Your submission, with reasons. Then we would love to hear from The decision you wish the consent authority to make. Whether you wish to be heard in support of your submission. This is a full time role within
you!
a busy, fun workplace.
Any person may make a submission on the application, but a person who is a trade competitor of the applicant may do so only if that person is directly affected by an effect of the activity to which In the first instance, please email the application relates that: a. b.
You may make a submission by sending a written or electronic submission to Queenstown Lakes District Council (details below). The submission should be in the format of Form 13. Copies of this form are available on the website: www.qldc.govt.nz
CARPENTERS WANTED FOR WORK IN THE WANAKA AREA Amalgamated Builders are seeking experienced Carpenters & Formwork Hammerhands. For enquiries call Greg: 021 325 345
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adversely affects the environment; and sean@wanakasigns.co.nz does not relate to trade competition or the effects of trade competition.
Address for Service for Consent Authority: Queenstown Lakes District Council Private Bag 50072, Queenstown 9348
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Phone: 03 441 0499 Email: rcsubmission@qldc.govt.nz Dated: 11 June 2015
Please email your current CV to: queenstown@abl.co.nz
Border Terrier puppies 2 girls red grizzle/2 girls blue tan
Ready for new homes 1st July. Both from registered parents mother can be viewed, these dogs have fantastic natures, easy to train make great family pets , even tempered,excel in agility training, originally bred for fox and rabbit hunting. Non shedding coat, easy to care for. Pups come with vet vaccinated passport, and small amount of dried food. Cost $800
Amalgamated Builders Ltd Industrial Place, Queenstown Phone: 03 442 7235
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$7000 for Kahu
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The Kahu Vincent Tournament held at the Lake Hawea Golf Club on June 1 raised $7000 for Kahu and his family. Results were as follows: 1st Chris Brown, Steve Humpherson, Andy Wavish, Paul Knowles, 59-2-57. 2nd Murray Studhome, Mike Thompson, Jeff Nerdera, Chris Waugh, 60-2.7-57-3. 3rd Scott Jefferson, Ryan Conner, Hamish Watt, Gordie Anderson, 66-7.2.58.8. 4th Rick Johnston, Tony Arscott, Scott Read, Chris Morrow, 64.4.2-59.8. 5th Joe Cotter, Tim Cotter, Josiah Carnie, Ashley Hale 64-460. 6th Alan Grindell, Bryan Gillespie, Julian Cahill, Deane Hebison, 66-5.9-60.1. 7th Mark Anderson, Luke Babbington, Jacqui Scott, Steph Still 66-5.8-60.2. 8th Ryan Shettleworth, Ryan Thompson, Issac Davidson, Josh Drayton 68-6.6-61.4. Closet the Pin. No. 1 Graeme Rive, No. 5 Jamie MacGinn, Nearest for two on 2. Andy Wavish. Lake Hawea Golf Club results from Sunday June 7: Medal/LGU/Ringers Men: 1st Red Stevenson 78-17-61; 2nd Gerard Haggart 8621-65; 3rd Stew Burt 80-15-65, 4th Adam Clifford 74-8-66,
5th Rick Johnston 81.10.71. Ladies: 1st Allison Brown 108.25.83. Nearest the Pin. No. 1 Dick Sullivan, No. 5 Dick Sullivan. Birdies/Net eagles – No 17 Ian Brown, Red Stevenson, Adam Clifford.Wanaka Bridge Club Results Roy Stakes 3. North/South:- Gerard Herlihy, Josey McKenzie 66.67% 1. Georgie Roberts, Ann-Louise Stokes 62,20% 2. Helen Cornwell, Sandra Simmers 58.93% 3. East/West:Mark Harry, Ena Leckie 64.44% 1. Madeleine Reveley, Barbara Waterworth 58.23% 2. Heather Wellman, Deirdre Lynch 55.84% 3. Friday Bridge 5 June. North/South:- Jean Stokes, Jo Wallis 65.06% 1. Boyd & Nan Ottrey 61.54% 2. Morag & Alan Chisholm 56.09% 3. East/West:- Gabby Marshall, Claire Romeril 63.78% 1. Jan Cunningham, Josey McKenzie 60.10%2. Des & Elle Johnston 58.97% 3. Linda’s Pairs. 3 June. North/South:- Nicola McGregor, Nan Ottrey 66.15% 1. Dorothy McDonald, Judy Muir 55.47% 2. Charles Kiewiet, Bridget Rennie 54 69% 3. East/West:- Lynda Hodge, Madeleine Reveley 58.81% 1. Lesley Hook, Jill Millar 58.75% 2. Mark Harry, Melinda O’Leary 54.26% 3. Tuesday Bridge 2 June. North/ South:- Ian & Dorothy McDonald 62.30% 1. Pat Gray, Karolyn Macandrew 59.52% 2. East/West:- Lynne Fegan, Michael Chapman-Smith 64.68% 1. Gabby Marshall, Claire Romeril 59.13% 2. Wanaka Basketball Results Tues 2 June
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www.qldc.govt.nz Private Bag 50072 | 47 Ardmore Street Wanaka | Phone 03 443 0024
Hawea Hotel 42 vs Power Dribblers 31 (MVP Jared) Wahine Disasters 34 vs Cardies Cardinal 6 (MVP Sarah Elsom) Base Street wear 43 vs MAC 16 (MVP Cat) Ecco 35 vs Team Trout 21 (MVP Maria) Wed 3 June Smoking Aces 46 vs Alpine Allstars 22 (MVP Dan smoking aces) Ninja Stars 44 vs Speights 25 (MVP Chris ninja stars) The Goons 45 vs MAC 30 (MVP Dan B) Ray White 67 vs Bay Hawks 24 (MVP Toby) Wanaka Bowls Results Week ending 7 June Monday Evening Edgewater Trophy 1: T Malcolm, K Sutherland, Y Gale 2: S Nyhof, J Leith, J Barron 3: R Muir, D Hope, D Wilson Tuesday Afternoon 2x4x2 Pairs 1: L Wilson & Kathryn Mitchell 2: J Maddison & J Barron 3: G Thomas & Y Gale Tuesday evening Trades Competition 1: Rob Bruce, B Osborne, A Sloan 2: J Parrant, J Limmer, A Wavish 3: J Leith, R Marshall, I Hodges Wednesday Afternoon Triples 1: M Morrish, L Pannett, I Urquhart 2: D Studholme, P Wilson, M Wilson 3: E Herbert, Jude Smith, E Templeton Wednesday Evening Trades Competition 1: Bowl Busters 2: Haggis 3: Bad Neighbours Thursday Afternoon Triples 1: M Morrish, K Urquhart, J Barron 2: B Macandrew, M Smythe, N Brown 3: G Beattie, N Harris, D Brown Thursday Evening Trades Competition 1: M Wight, K Crawford, T Curtis 2: R Anderson, L Joclyn, M Ives 3: R McNeilly, R Muir, K Muir Friday Afternoon Progressive Skips 1: N Matheson 2: M Wilson 3: B Smythe 3rds 1: J Barron 2: I Fletcher 3: C Keiweit 2nds 1: S Morris 2: D Brown 3: C Carr Leads 1: R McLean 2: B Mackenzie 3: K McCarron Queen’s Birthday Monday Progressive Skips 1: B Osborne 2: M Morrish 3: B Russell 3rds 1: C Keiweit 2: M Hardy 3: N Dippie Leads 1: L Osborne 2: C Carr 3: B Mackenzie Studholme Trophy Beacon Point 12: Mt Albert 11: Scurr Heights 6: Rippon Lea 6: Bremner Park 4: Pembroke 3: Meadowstone 1: Hawea 1
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The Wanaka Rowing Club came away with a medal haul at last weekend’s South Island Masters Rowing Champs in Invercargill. A squad of nine masters rowers (seven from Wanaka, one from Port Chalmers and one from Wakatipu) attended the champs, which was held on the Oreti River. Together they won 10 golds and two silver medals. The squad included Shane Gibson, A J Humphreys, Kelvin Mulqueen, David Ayres and Pip Ewing, Jill Austin and Amanda Inkster (Wanaka), plus Joukje Siebienga (Port Chalmers) and Dot Arnestedt (Wakatipu). The event was organised by the Southland Legion of Rowers, and attracted clubs from all over the South Island. These included Waihopai, Invercargill, Riverton, Awarua, Port Chalmers, Wakatipu, Wanaka, Dunstan, Cromwell, Otago, Oamaru, Twizel, North End and Cure from Christchurch. The Wanaka Men’s Crew C Squad won the Long Distance 4000m race on Saturday, and the women won the mixed quad. On Sunday the Wanaka Crews dominated the C age-group events winning eight of the 12 events they had entered. The Men’s C Quad had the fastest time of the day - Shane Gibson, A J Humphreys, Kelvin Mulqueen and David Ayres Women’s C Coxless four and fastest women’s four won the Nelson Rowing Trophy - Pip Ewing, Jill Austin, Amanda Inkster and Joukje Siebienga (Port Chalmers)
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Ladies with Nelson Rowing Trophy – Amanda Inster, Joukje Siebienga, Pip Ewing, Jill Austin PHOTO: NEVILL PORTER
Women’s C Quad - Pip Ewing, Jill Austin, Amanda Inkster and Dot Arnestedt (Wakatipu). Mixed C Mixed double sculls – Jill Austin and Shane Gibson, Women’s C double sculls – Joukje Siebienga and Amanda Inkster, Women’s C pair - Joukje Siebienga and Amanda Inkster, Women’s B double scull - Pip Ewing, Jill Austin, Women’s D single Scull – Amanda Inkster. They also were second in the Mixed D double sculls and Women’s C single sculls. Team member Amander Inkster said it was a great result for all crews who were racing together for the first time. “Wanaka are now in serious training for the nationals in September,” she said. If anyone over the age of 27 is interested in masters rowing, the club would love to hear from them, particularly if they have rowed before and are keen to race. Beginners coaching sessions for adults are also currently available during the week on Wednesday at 5.30 and Saturdays at 9am.
Winter Games NZ 2015 has called for more than 500 volunteers to help run this August’s event The hunt is on for more than 500 volunteers for this year’s Winter Games NZ. The world-class event attracts elite winter sports athletes including multiple Winter Olympic and Paralympic medallists and world champions in freestyle skiing, snowboarding, alpine skiing and curling. Volunteers Manager Heather McClintock said volunteers are needed from August 18-31 and registrations are now open online. Roles range from working at mountain events at Coronet Peak, Cardrona Alpine Resort and Snow Farm NZ to helping out at the curling competition in Naseby or assisting the administration and media teams.
“There are also many jobs related to the running of the downtown festival programme in both Queenstown and Wanaka,” said Heather. Wanaka woman Prue Kane, who has volunteered twice for Winter Games NZ, said it was an outstanding event to be part of. “The organisers are very inclusive and go out of their way to create a strong sense of community amongst everyone involved with the running of the event. They certainly appreciate the long hours many volunteers are required to put into the successful outcome of the Games, and people are well recognised for their efforts,” Prue said. To register as a volunteer visit www. wintergamesnz.kiwi/volunteers
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