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Rocking the boat Severe winds caused chaos in Wanaka this week. Trees fell, powerlines were cut and a catamaran broke its moorings on the lake. See page 3 for more. Photo: Nikki Heath
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Friends honour man who fell to death near Treble Cone Naoise Wolsey Wanaka Sun
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riends and family have paid tribute to the man who fell to his death while backcountry skiing near Treble Cone on Monday. Jeffrey Charles Atkinson, from Littleton in Colorado, USA, slipped and fell while skiing with a friend off the back of the Treble Cone summit. It’s understood Jeffrey, 22, slipped in icy conditions. He was not within the Treble
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ish those memories forever,” wrote Jake Neuwirth. “I am heartbroken,” wrote Katie Grace. “Another incredible life taken too soon. You brought so much light into my life. So many wonderful memories to look back on. Ski in peace adventure brother.” Wanaka Senior Sergeant, Allan Grindell, said Jeffrey’s next of kin had been contacted and his death
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Cone ski area boundary. Shocked friends paid tribute to Jeffrey yesterday by posting messages to his Facebook page. “Thank you Jeffrey for being such an inspiration. Your motivation to always push yourself to the next level continues to drive me forward day in and day out. I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to climb with you these past two summers. I’ll cher-
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had been referred to the coroner. “The two men were skiing off the back of the summit when Jeffrey slipped and travelled about 500 metres down a 30 degree slope,” said Sgt Grindell. “The Alpine Cliff Rescue team and LandSAR located Jeffrey and attempted CPR, but he was unresponsive. They then brought him off the mountain.” Whitney Thurlow, chief guide at Aspiring Guides, told The Wanaka Sun that conditions would have been icy and windy in the area Jeffrey was skiing on Monday. Story continues page 2...
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Wanaka Sun Emergency services are very concerned after Vodafone moved its cellphone tower, cutting off coverage between Hawea and Haast Pass. Makarora Volunteer Rural Fire Force member Margaret Lister said reduced cellphone coverage meant it would take longer for any accident or emergency to be reported to them. Vodafone had to relocate its Treble Cone cell tower much lower down the mountain after its lease expired, and it had to secure new land. Senior external communications manager Fleur McFarlane said, to overcome this, Vodafone has added an extra cell site to ensure the best possible coverage. The 4G-capable towers meant better coverage for Glendhu Bay, Roys Bay and Bremner Bay, but on the other side of the lake, at The Neck, the coverage is “less consistent”. Margaret said there used to be cellphone coverage from The Neck to Boundary Creek, at the head of Lake Wanaka, but now there was none, and so anyone reporting an emergency would have to use public phone boxes at Makarora. This potentially adds another half an hour to the time taken to contact 111 after an accident – which could mean the difference between life and death in an
emergency situation. State Highway 6 between Hawea and Haast Pass is a major tourist route and the rural fire authority attends between six and 16 traffic accidents per year. Fleur McFarlane said they were currently upgrading the Tarras cell-site - which provides broadband and mobile coverage to the Hawea community. “Terrain in parts of Hawea is particularly rugged and in isolated rural pockets in the area, the landscape impacts the reach of our mobile network.” Under the Rural Broadband Initiative (RBI), improvements to the site will deliver increased data speeds over Vodafone’s 3G mobile network. Fleur said there may be further opportunity for expanded broadband and mobile coverage in the wider area under the government’s RBI 2 and Mobile Black Spot initiatives. Vodafone is continuing its roll-out of 4G around the country – with the two new Wanaka sites bringing the speed of 4G to some areas for the first time. Vodafone’s 4G network allows customers to stream, download, upload, browse and game faster than ever before. On 4G, customers can load web pages and apps instantly, and upload and download attachments, books and music in seconds.
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Wanaka Sun Local astronomer Martin Unwin is setting up a special binocular observatory on the lakefront on Friday morning (October 9) - weather permitting - for anyone who would like to see Venus in the daytime sky. Martin said while Venus is the second brightest object in the night sky (after the moon), it can be sometimes also be seen in the daytime, if you know exactly where to look. “The tricky part is finding it – it’s [usually] like searching for a single white pixel in an ocean of pale blue sky. But an eclipse of Venus by the Moon this Friday will make it very easy to locate. At 8.19am the Moon will pass directly in front of Venus, eclipsing the planet until 9.44am. “For an hour or two Venus will lie so close to the Moon you need search only a small patch of sky to find it. It will be
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easy to see with binoculars or a small telescope, and should then be visible to the naked eye once you have figured out exactly where to look.” Martin plans to set up his
binocular observatory on the lakefront opposite the skate park from 10-11am. Anyone interested is welcome to join him.
Continued from page 1 “You would have to ski a long way to get there, basically from the bottom of the mountain since the ski lifts aren’t open anymore,” said Whitney. “It’s not a very dangerous place, but there are some steep gullies and if you fell down them in icy conditions you would have a bad outcome. They weren’t doing
anything unusual or reckless, but at all times on the mountain there are places you wouldn’t want to slip.” Cardrona Alpine Resort in Wanaka, which remains open until this Sunday (October 11), was forced to close on Monday due to extreme winds which have battered Wanaka since Sunday evening.
“Where they fell was the kind of place that on a different day, different time of year, it wouldn’t be hazardous,” said Whitney. “But on an icy day, late in the season with lots of rocks exposed, it can be. It would have been windy up there, but you can ski when it’s windy and there was good visibility that day.”
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Wanaka schools, businesses and community groups are getting ready to ‘drop, cover and hold’ when New Zealand’s national earthquake drill takes place next Thursday. The New Zealand ShakeOut campaign aims to have at least 1.5 million people signed up for the drill at 9:15am on October 15. Director of Civil Defence Emergency Management, Sarah Stuart-Black, said recent earthquakes near Wanaka and Dunedin were timely reminders of the need to be prepared and know the right actions to take. Sign up to take part at www.shakeout.govt.nz.
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Wild weather takes Wanaka by storm Naoise Wolsey Wanaka Sun Wild weather and high winds caused chaos in Wanaka and the surrounding regions this week. Boats broke their moorings, trees exploded, and a rogue trampoline was spotted flying through the air. Gusts of more than 150km/h thrashed parts of Otago on Sunday evening (October 4) and severe winds continued to hit Wanaka on Tuesday evening and throughout the day yesterday. QLDC Harbourmaster Marty Black urged anyone with a boat moored on any of the lakes in the district to check their moorings yesterday after Dual Image, a commercial catamaran moored at the Wanaka waterfront, broke its moorings and was washed onto the beach by strong winds. A number of Wanaka residents woke up to discover fallen trees on their properties. Anke Van de Ven (pictured above) and Tim Barbara of Hunter Crescent were shocked to find a large tree had come down across their driveway on Tuesday night. The tree missed both of their cars but smashed their letterbox. Anke said she was just relieved that there was no major damage. “It could have been much worse.”
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Wanaka’s Ian Tippett believes he now has “the most photographed tree in Otago” on his property, after his Douglas fir tree on the Cardrona Valley Road was struck by lightning on Sunday afternoon. “The tree is on the corner of our property. It literally exploded and big chunks flew within 40-50 metres of it,” said Ian. “There were vehicles on the road and it was extremely lucky that there were no casualties or injuries.” The tree was taken down on Tuesday, but before that there was a steady stream of photographers eager to get a picture of it. Two large willow trees on the Wanaka lakefront were also casualties of the storm. A number of power lines were broken during the storm on Sunday night, with reports of power outages received from residents in Wanaka, Hawea, Luggate and Albert Town. Motorists were advised to take care as winds were blowing dust from fields in rural areas, reducing visibility. And, amidst all the chaos, a trampoline that had been blown away from a garden was spotted near Aubrey Road. However, after a message was posted on Facebook, it was soon reunited with its owner.
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Loons Theatre needs your help Joe Bennet and the Loons Theatre Trust are trying to raise $70,000 to put retractable seating into a new theatre in Lyttleton. Joe is well known in Wanaka and there are many Christchurch “refugees” now living in the Upper Clutha who may wish to help. Anyone interested can go to https://www.boosted.org.nz/projects/begging-for-it. The campaign finishes on November 5. The Loons Theatre was destroyed in the Christchurch earthquakes . The Ministry of Education has paid for the new building and the trust is financing the fit out. It has already raised nearly half the $400,000 required.
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Knitters needed for woolly boobs Wanaka Breastfeeding Support have just received a welcome gift from Wanaka Creative Fibre Group – woolly boobs. “The boobs are really useful as breastfeeding demonstration aids. They are used to show the best way to get a baby to latch on properly and how to mould or hold your breast to get the nipple in the right position for the baby’s mouth. They’re also used to teach how to hand express milk and how to deal with problems like blocked ducts,” said Sarah Berger, Wanaka Peer Supporter and WellSouth Health Promotion Coordinator. “We approached Jane from Wanaka Creative Fibre and she very kindly knitted us a few. It would be great if we would now be able to provide all our local volunteer Breastfeeding Peer Supporters, Midwives and Plunket Nurses with their own woolly boob.” If anyone would like to donate a knitted breast, contact Sarah for the knitting pattern - sarah.berger@wellsouth.org.nz
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Firstly, what an honour to have Dame Trelise Cooper here in Wanaka. Thank you to the Hospice, Lucy at Escape Clothing, and all the others involved for such a fabulous event. A night I won’t soon forget! Summertime dressing takes thought and planning like any other season, even though we are wearing less. Hopefully you have started your seasonal shopping. I have collated eight trends I love this season for your wardrobe inspiration. It goes without saying; your sunglasses will finish your outfit. Have a ‘selection’ of sunnies instead of one pair so you can finish your outfit with a killer pair of shades that will make heads turn! Circle bags - these are super cute. A bag that pays homage to the swinging ‘60s/70s. Sleek and sophisticated, these pieces will add instant polish to your everyday look. Look
for handheld varieties and cross-body types. Off-the shoulder tops - bare those shoulders, because this season it’s all about shrugging off your sleeves! Wear with a high waisted pant or a midlength skirt. Perfect for down at the beach, or a summer party. Luxury bohemian - a personal favourite. Floor-length billowy dresses, ‘70s glamour. Go for colours that stand out and easy-wear fabrics. Best of all, throw it on and instantly look fab. Gladiator sandals - think Xena or Greek goddess. Look for thin, delicate straps with sleek shapes. From heels to boho-inspired flat sandals. A staple in your summer shoe collection. Jumpsuits - a great alternative to dresses. Look for cool easy fabrics to wear in fun prints. Make sure the waist sits just where you need it, for the right proportions on
your body. Tropical prints - palm leaves, hibiscus patterns, birds of paradise. Wearing these prints will remind you of the island life! A fresh alternative to floral designs that will bring vibrancy to your wardrobe! Culottes - with its wide breezy leg, these are a ‘must wear’ during the hot summer months and incredibly stylish. Don’t be intimidated by them, give them a go. The key is to balance the volume. Wear slim line tops, such as tanks or halter tops to emphasize your waist for the best silhouette. Back cut-outs - expose a little more skin and take a risk. Cut-outs are a hint of sexy and playful. They provide an unexpected peek-a-boo and are perfect for warm temperatures.
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The Upper Clutha Hospice Trust wishes to say a huge Thank You to all involved in the recent Trelise Cooper Fashion Show. The Show was an outstanding success both for those who attended and for the Trust. It could not have been staged without the exceptional support of Dame Trelise Cooper and the many sponsors, donors, volunteers and the Upper Clutha Community. Particular thanks to Lucy Lucas and her team from Escape Clothing, and to Bev Rudkin and her team of volunteers, who collectively covered the myriad tasks involved in staging such an event. We regret that we cannot name you all but we really appreciate your support. We wish to publicly acknowledge and thank the major sponsors and donors named below: Russell McGeorge Chairman, Upper Clutha Hospice Trust Trelise Cooper 63B Catering (Evette & Hairculture) Escape Clothing Lakeside Apartments Entertainment Solutions Bob and Pam McRae Barefoot Styling Flower Power Group Inlight Lighting Emily & John McRae Jack Lethbridge Trust Annabel Langbein & Bex Murray & Her Glendhu Station Ltd Ted Hewetson Wonderful Guitarist Mitre Peak Cruises Wanaka Organics Ltd Harcourts Paper Plus Mitre 10 Chris Dews Bramwell Scaffolding Marquee Party Hire Southern Alps Air Moffatt Flowers of Shannon Von Praag – Anne Mackenzie Christchurch Studio 9305 Michael and Kate
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Fundraiser exceeds expectations Caroline Harker Wanaka Sun When they tallied up the final figures, organisers of the Trelise Cooper fashion show found they had raised $41,500 for Wanaka’s new hospice facility. The main organisers were Escape Clothing owner, Lucy Lucas, and Upper Clutha Hospice Trust (UCHT) member, Bev Rudkin. “We had so many people helping us and everyone worked for free,” Bev said. “Trelise brought two models and a team of four, and everyone else was local – including models, makeup artists, hairdressers, Barefoot Styling, Flower Power Wanaka and more. Everyone was very generous with their time and their talents. Trelise said it was fantastic to be working in such a supportive community. I think she wants to come and live here.” More than 750 people attended the shows, mostly women. “The men who were there really enjoyed it too, including our husbands Ray [Rudkin] and Ben [Lucas]. Even [UCHT chair] Russell McGeorge loved it,” Bev said. Lucy said they raised $25,000 through ticket sales and an auction of donated big-ticket items brought in another $16,500.
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“It was an honour to host Dame Trelise in Wanaka for her Theatre of Fashion show,” Lucy said. “It was a fantastic show for an extremely good cause.” Earthmoving work has begun for the Aspiring Enliven facility – a hospital for older people which includes the UCHT’s hospice (more formally called a palliative and respite care suite). It will be located between the Wanaka Lakes Health Centre and the Aspiring Lifestyle Retirement Village. The trust expects the hospice will be ready for use within 12 months.
Left: Dame Trelise Cooper takes to the catwalk at the end of her Theatre of Fashion show at the Glendhu Woolshed near Wanaka. Right: Bev Rudkin and Lucy Lucas with Trelise Cooper.
Nationwide walk for charity Upper Clutha Lions members are stepping up for a charity walk this Saturday (October 10) in aid of Child Mobility NZ. Lions Clubs nationally are organising 10km walks to begin simultaneously, creating a huge walking event. Kicking off at 10am, the Wanaka walk will start and finish at Bremner Bay with 10km, 5km, and 1km options and a sausage sizzle for hungry walkers. The entry fee of $10 goes to Child Mobility NZ to purchase mobility equipment.
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COMMUNITY NETWORKS COLUMN Community Networks Wanaka is governed by the Alpine Community Development Trust. Community development is at the very heart of the social service centre we operate… but what does it mean? The United Nations defines community development as “a process where community members come together to take collective action and generate solutions to common problems.” Community wellbeing (economic, social, environmental, and cultural) often evolves from this grassroots action. New Zealand takes community development seriously enough to invest in regions that are ready to energise their efforts. We are delighted to announce that the ACDT has won a three-year grant to fund a Community Development Scheme for the Upper Clutha, funded by the Department of Internal Affairs. We are one of 12 regions to be awarded the grant, which will fund coordination and execution of a comprehensive community development plan. Wanaka is at a crucial point in its development, needing to build a strategic, coordinated community infrastructure to accommodate our high growth rate and future-proof success in the region. Here at CNW we see the highs and lows of living in the paradise we call the Upper Clutha. Yes it’s a beautiful, vibrant place to live, but yes it’s expensive and many of us struggle to pay bills and raise a family with our sanity intact. More and more people are flocking here, with growth being both our opportunity and our challenge. Community wellbeing can’t happen without an effective infrastructure that supports that growth. The Community Development Scheme allows us to work with leaders across community sectors to build unexpected partnerships and produce innovative solutions that make the most of our strengths. The next steps are for us to work with all our community partners to start planning for this major project, which will include the appointment of a steering group and coordinator. Stay tuned as there will be more to come on this exciting opportunity to innovate in our region!
Caroline Harker Wanaka Sun Five Upper Clutha artists are among the 50 finalists in the Central Otago District 2015 Arts Gold Awards. They are Josh Olley, Andi Regan, Diane Lawrie, Brent Hollow and Martin Hill. The other finalists include Janyne Fletcher from Cromwell, four Bannockburn artists - Alan Waters, Odelle Morshuis, Megan Huffadine and Tim Hawkins - and two from Arrowtown – Jenny Mehrtens and Ella Mills. Winners will be announced at the exhibition opening event being held at Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery in Alexandra next Friday (October 16) at 6pm. Awards include an art excellence award, a Central Otago Josh Olley’s sculpture ‘You and I’ has been selected for the exhibition. It is made from artist award (which is only piedmontite schist found locally. The two interlocking circles are made from the open to people living within same piece of stone. Josh put away his carpentry tools in 1995 to become a full-time the Central Otago District (self-taught) sculptor. Sculpture by Josh will feature in a three person show with Bing Council boundaries) and two Dawe and Llew Summers being held at Gallery 33 in November. merit awards. There will also be a viewers’ choice award. The exhibition opens to the public on Saturday (October 17) and at 2pm that afternoon the judges will guide a free tour of the show. The artworks will also be on the Central Otago Arts website and people can vote for the viewers’choice award there. Anyone wanting to attend the opening night can buy a ticket online or from any Central Otago i-site. The evening will include wine, food and music as well as art. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
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News about our new Wanaka cell towers Recently we had to relocate our Treble Cone cell tower because the lease expired at that location. So we’ve worked with local landowners and the regional council to secure new land. PHOTO:AIMEE WILSON
This lies much lower than the Treble Cone site, affecting the reach of our signal. So to overcome this, we’ve added an extra cell site to ensure the best possible coverage.
Aimee Wilson Wanaka Sun More than 150 people will be attending the Luggate Red Bridge Centennial celebration at Labour Weekend. Co-organiser Graham Taylor said guest speakers included Nigel Harwood, the great grandnephew of the bridge designing engineer Ted Roberts. The bridge has just been given a $26,000 makeover thanks to New Zealand Transport Agency, which included deck repairs and a coat of paint. The agency already spent $280,000 painting and repairing the bridge in 2010, but the paint had not stood up to Central Otago’s harsh sunlight.
Graham said the Luggate Hotel is sponsoring a lunch for 150 people following the formal proceedings planned for Saturday October 24. The Luggate Red Bridge has been dubbed one of New Zealand’s most attractive steel truss bridges. Its 100th birthday has also been the topic of three books that were written in the past year, including one for children. Graham said that a new viewing platform had also been erected north of the bridge for people to stop and look over the Clutha River.
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Everything’s shipshape for festival Caroline Harker Wanaka Sun There’s plenty action in town for families this weekend with Wanakafest on Saturday (October 10) and A Gypsy Extravaganza on Saturday and Sunday. This year Wanakafest is a one day event on the lakefront (10am-4pm). “We are having a big focus on family and celebration so we are deliberately having it at the end of the school holidays,” said event coordinator Rebecca Brosnahan. In the past Wanakafest has been held over several days at Labour Weekend. A highlight is always the Kahu Youth Cardboard Boat Race and
this year promises to be no exception. Apparently boats are being created in secret locations all over town. The boat race is at 11.30am, immediately after the Polar Plunge (11am). Anyone can enter, and both events have lots of prizes. Rebecca said another highlight is expected to be the pie eating competitions, where entrants eat as many pies as they can in two minutes. There will be separate events for adults and children. There will be a Pet Parade at 10am, with prizes for the best dressed pet, the best behaved pet and the pet with the waggiest tail. A stage on the lakefront will feature local musicians all day long. There will also be food
trucks, market stalls and “the best adventure playground this side of the Clutha River these school holidays,” Rebecca said. A Gypsy Extravaganza runs over both days at the Wanaka Showgrounds. It includes market stalls, arts and craft, food, musical entertainment and shows for children. There will be hoola hoop workshops, a puppet show, a tug of war and good old fashioned sack races. The show is being brought to Wanaka as part of a nationwide tour by Another Roadside Attraction – a charitable trust which supports musicians including buskers and street performers.
Brothers Dane, 10, and David, 9, Morisawa worked on their cardboard boat, named The Mischievous Bandit, at The Kahu Youth crib, in preparation for Saturday’s Cardboard Boat Race. Kahu Youth worker Richard Elvey said he expects around 15 entries on the day.
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Film festival grants available Caroline Harker Wanaka Sun There’s s a new club for children in Wanaka – it’s called the Kids Code Club – and members learn to make computer games and animations using code. There are regular free sessions, organised by Alpine Tech Junior Incubator, which also runs paid classes. All classes are taught by Lake Hawea-based educator, Silvia Mooney, and held at The Cell (in the former police station) on Helwick Street. The first two free sessions were booked out. The club continues with Friday sessions until December 11. It is open to children aged between 8 and 12 years. Paid classes, which start next, week include an eight week Tuesday session called Little Tech-Entrepreneurs. “According to new research, when it comes to an entrepreneurial mind-set, starting them young can be the answer,” Silvia said. She explained what the course will entail: “Children will be introduced to technology and entrepreneurship, and meet inspiring tech-entrepreneurs. They will brainstorm ideas, explore their own passions and dreams, engage in local issues, discover more about the global goals for this century, and learn how to
build internet presence and sell a product or service as a business. In short they will be learning how to make dreams come true.” Silvia is also offering a Tuesday course called Robotics for Kids hands-on learning. “Students will build robots and use software to plan, test and modify sequences of instructions from a variety of real life robotic behaviours. Robotics is an exciting way to bring STEM - science, technology, engineering and mathematics – alive,” Silvia said. Other courses offered include one on 3D printing and another on science for pre-schoolers. Silvia moved to Wanaka three months ago. She grew up in Germany, where she studied early childhood education, and came south via Auckland where she lived for three years. Silvia has three children of her own aged 5, 9 and 12 years who she is currently home-schooling. “I would love to start a 21st century approved innovative school based on the Montessori principles of self-directed learning with teachers seen as facilitators. A school where kids are in control of their own learning journey.” Silvia is looking for other people to join her. For more information check out the Alpine Tech Junior Incubator facebook page.
Applications for grants from the New Zealand Mountain Film Festival are open until October 30. The board of trustees has just over $4,000 to give away. It was raised at charity auctions in Wanaka and Queenstown. There are three different categories for grants: 1. Funding for youth (under 18 years) in adventure film making courses and/or adventure skills training. 2. Funding to support local environmental projects by non-profit organisations - such as river clean-ups and native tree re-planting. 3. Funding to assist people with disabilities buy specialist sporting equipment. Applicants should send a one-page letter stating what the money would be used for, how much the total project will cost and how much the applicant is requesting. Applications should be sent to the following address: NZ Mountain Film Festival Charitable Trust Board of Trustees, P.O. Box 563, Wanaka 9343.
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One of the things that constantly keeps me inspired to go to work is the variation and difference each day at work brings. The concept of accountancy is generally looked upon as being slightly dull and boring. We’ve all heard of the joke about the accountant wearing a Grey suit to spice up his life. As a Chartered Accountant dealing in the public practice environment your day is always full of surprises. This comes from the fact that money is a universal language and almost any activity we do has a financial impact. Whether it is for taxation purposes or reporting to stake holders such as banks and business owners reporting of the numbers needs to be completed in a coherent and organised way. The trust that people place in you in often quite staggering. The number of times I have met a new client only to be told at that first meeting their financial history, goals and aspirations all mixed in with skeletons from their closet. For a lot of people they never share these things with the people they are closet to such as their family. I recently dealt with the family of a client who was dying. The family had no idea what assets he had nor where his assets were and to what value. Without the help of their law-
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yer and ourselves the family would have certainly been completely in the dark. I feel very privileged to be working with people that feel they can give you an element of trust from day one. That trust comes from the foundations of confidentiality and non-conflict of interest. These cornerstones are foundations of our profession which I zealously protect. This trust aspect coupled together with dealing with a varying number of business’s ranging from rental properties, retailers, hospitality, trades people, pensioner’s returns and overseas parties makes for an interesting job. It also provides you with insight into how people manage their business and allows you to see different styles of operation. If you are looking for insight into what differentiates the good from the bad it comes back to a few common ingredients. Take for example visiting any one of our local coffee shops in town. Each has its own unique culture and feel. We all know service levels, food standards, order turnaround times are all uniquely different. These are set by the owners and sometimes they form and stick to an organisation without even being consciously talked about. Without seeing the books of all of these coffee shops one can still tell which ones will be the better financial performers. For whatever
reason they have well organised food display, pricing structures, staffing levels, menu options and culture or feel. Although these aspects are all very important components the number one success factor that indirectly drives these is the commitment the owner shows. Surveys on successful business have rated “perseverance” as one of the leading characteristics that drives success. Perseverance is commitment in time, strategy and process. If you want to improve what your present business is doing you will only achieve this by making changes to some or all components of your business. It is interesting to see how paralysing or fearful making changes can be. As humans we tend to favour comfort in the things we know well. If you want your business to be more successful you need to be doing something different than you are today. To make changes often involves challenges that challenge not only those around you but yourself. Please remember that this information is a general guide and more specific advice can be given by contacting one of our offices.
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The official opening of CLAAS Harvest Centre Wanaka in 2013 heralded a new era in farm machinery technology, service and support for primary producers and agricultural contractors in Central Otago. The dealership is the sales, service and support hub for the complete range of high-performance CLAAS machinery and advanced technology tractors. It has recently started selling Walker Ride-On Mowers and also distributes a select range of other brands, including AMAZONE sprayers, spreaders, cultivators and seeders, Gregoire Besson cultivation equipment and JCB telehandlers and loaders. Based on Ballantyne Road, just a few minutes’ drive from the centre of Wanaka, the familyowned business is a branch of CLAAS Harvest Centre Otago, one of the region’s largest and most successful farm machinery dealerships. Dealer Principal Steve Scoles has been working in the farm machinery industry for more than 30 years. Steve believes offering great support is the key to success and is proud of the excellent customer
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EDITORIAL The wild weather in Wanaka this week has shown that we really are at the mercy of the elements. Motorists and residents had a lucky escape when lightning struck a tree on the Cardrona Valley Road and people were warned to watch out for wind-debris as trees and power lines fell throughout the region – including two of the big willow trees by the lakeside. While some damage was caused to trees and properties, luckily no one was badly injured as a result of the severe gales. But spare a thought for the family and friends of Colorado man Jeffrey Charles Atkinson, who also battled the elements on Monday but was not so lucky. The 22-year-old slipped and fell to his death in icy conditions while back-country skiing near Treble Cone. Friends paid tribute to adventure-lover Jeffrey on Facebook, calling him a passionate, driven, inspirational individual. Local guides with knowledge of the area have said that Jeffrey and his companion were not being reckless by skiing off the back of the Treble Cone summit that day and that it is not usually a treacherous zone, but that the extra-icy conditions could have contributed to this unfortunate accident. Our thoughts go out to Jeffrey’s family and friends during this difficult time.
Frustration with Wanaka Wanaka is a beautiful little town I can’t tell a lie but boy oh boy it’s a tough little town to live in. I moved here 12 years ago and married a wonderful man and had 3 beautiful children with him. Sadly our marriage came to a sudden end, leaving me to move out, not knowing how tough it was going to be living on my own. I had nowhere to go and no accommodation for my kids so I had to make the tough choice and let them live with their father until I found a bigger place. I have searched high and low for a place and nothing. I have even had a lady turn me down because I’m a single parent. Not only am I a single mother but the rental prices are ridiculous. Not everyone who lives in Wanaka is a multi-millionaire. I wish I could move to a town that’s more affordable but I can’t as my kids aren’t allowed to leave Wanaka. The frustration is killing me! I am now in a 1 bedroom unit which is okay but I still can’t have my kids live with me. As a mother I just want to tuck my babies in bed and read them a goodnight story. It’s now been nearly a year and I still don’t have my kids living with me. If there are any cheap rentals out there, could you please contact me. A 2-3 bedroom place around $300-$350 a week. Thank you Lauren Schryvers 0224123184
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CRIME LINE by Greg Nolet Hi everyone and welcome to what is almost the end of the ski season and the beginning of boating season. That is when the wind stops. The weather caused a few problems over the weekend. Two trees came down across roads, cutting power lines. This saw residents and locals, tourists and roading companies all working together to make the areas safe from personal injury, crashes and fires from the wires. I was proud to see that about two dozen people had mucked in on the Wanaka - Mt Aspiring Road near the Mt Roy walking track. They chain-sawed, lifted and, with the help of a tractor, moved a very large poplar tree which had come down across the road. From what I heard on the police radio, we did pretty well compared to other areas in the damage reports. On 29th September a male went through a ranch slider window after a play fight. October 1st saw the Wanaka Light Up street party go off really well. A male was spoken to about an assault. A car crashed into a house on Little Street and the driver ran off. We would like him to come in to see us please. On the 2nd, CCTV footage shows four males taking a bike from the Purple Cow Backpackers. Those involved are invited to the police station for a cup of tea and a chat. On the 3rd, police attended a crash on the Crown Range where a campervan ended up on its side. Thanks to those who helped at this event. Overnight Saturday, two windows were smashed and a wall was damaged at the high school. This will probably cost the school near to $1000 in repairs. We are extremely interested in locating these offenders. Police are still looking at cell phone use when people are driving. The penalty is an $80 fine and 20 demerits. The cost of a hands-free set is around $50-100.
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SAFE-TALK WORKSHOP Suicide Alertness for Everyone
Strong communities look out for each other, especially when people are struggling. Are you interested in the mental wellbeing of our community and preventing suicide? It can be difficult to see the warning signs, and more difficult to know what to do if you think someone is at risk of suicide. This workshop is open to everyone. When: Wednesday 14th October, 6 – 9.30pm Supper will be provided Where: St Johns Rooms, Link Way Cost: $15 per person How to book: To book and arrange payment please contact Community Networks on 443 7799 or email info@communitynetworks.co.nz by Friday 9th October. Bookings are essential. Sponsored by Life Matters, Central Otago Suicide Prevention Group
WEEKEND ADMINISTRATION ROLE Permanent Part Time Position Aspiring Lifestyle Retirement Village is seeking a weekend administration person to work Saturday and Sunday 10am until 3pm plus the possibility to cover weekdays as required. Based in Wanaka, this role will suit an energetic person who has administration experience and has an affinity for working with older people. The role may also involve some property management and sales tasks. Mandatory requirements: • Three years experience in an administration role • Excellent PC and Microsoft Office skills • Excellent communication skills • New Zealand residency • Clean Driver’s Licence and no criminal convictions Applicants must submit a cover letter and a curriculum vitae. Please send to: leanne@aspiringvillage.co.nz by Friday 29th October 2015.
SEASONAL GARDENER 30 to 40 hours per week over the summer months from October 2015 to March 2016 annually. Based in Wanaka, this role will suit an energetic person who enjoys the outdoors, gardening and has an affinity for working with older people. Mandatory requirements: • Gardening experience and plant knowledge • Good communication skills • Maintenance experience irrigation knowledge may be an advantage • Growsafe and Approved Handler Certificate may be an advantage • New Zealand residency • Clean Driver’s Licence and no criminal convictions Please send your CV to chris@aspiringvillage.co.nz by Wednesday the 14th October 2015.
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CONFUSED ABOUT your visa?need Immigration advice? Contact your local licensed Immigration Adviser 034438386 or info@easyvisa.co.nz 02102441380 DRIVING LESSONS available. Call Nicky at Aspiring Drivers to book your lesson for professional driving instruction. 0210607310
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 LADIES SPRING RETREAT ‘Relight your Fire’ @The Lookout Lodge 16th-18th Oct. Few places left contact Sarah 021 059 5639
THE GOVERNOR’S golden lemon butter from Pirate Pickles at Wanaka Farmers Market from 4pm Thursdays outside Speights Ale House CHILLY?! ENTERPRISING MAC student offering $10 banana boxes FULL of fine macrocarpa handsplit kindling, delivered. Ring or text Nicholas. Glowing reviews :) 027 470 3170
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CARPET, UPHOLSTRY, Pests. Jae Services Wanaka will take care of it. Ring now. We are booking up fast. 443 1150 MUSIC LESSONS! Guitar, piano, singing and songwriting. For personal enjoyment or to performance level. Fun and individualised lessons :) Contact 021400857 / wanakamusiccentre@gmail.com GINORMOUS BUBBLES, Tornadoes of bubbles, Bubble workshops, Bubble physics, Catch-a-Bubble or get inside one! For parties, events, celebrations of all ages! Call/text 021 400857
LYMPHATIC CLEARANCE: relieve Lymphoedema, support Immune System. Cleanse. Gentle relaxing therapeutic treatment. Ph Maryann 03 4436463, 021 1101160
ECONOMIC GARDENING services. Two experienced guys willing to cut and grow grass, de-weed, pruning, general maintenance, etc. bookings: 02108799064 LAUNDROMAT - LPG - SHOWER - ATM CONVENIENCE STORE - CARWASH
MASSAGE THERAPY, Sportsmassage, deep tissue relaxation.Effective and rejuvenating . Ursula Krebs, Dipl. Massag Therapist CH / NZ, ph: 027 6602271, mobile service available.
BOOKCASE H.1900MM x W.900mm. V. good cond. $90. 443-1896.
GENTLE YOGA with Jennifer Rumore. Weds in Wanaka 9:30AM. $12 classes & all welcome at 557 Aubrey Rd! 022 097 4596.
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
WANAKA WINDOW CLEANING professional, friendly, efficient service. Enjoy those mountain views. High, awkward windows a specialty. Paolo 021 0572505/ 4432420
METAMORPHIC FOOT massage facilitates healing flow throughout the body’s meridians. Subtle, profoundly relaxing. Nurture you! $40 per 1 hour session. Jennifer Rumore 022 097 4596
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HOUSE SITTERS available approx 21 Dec - Jan 4 or a bit longer. Very responsible ex Wanaka biz people. Please call Luke 021940424. Or Gill 0212779966
ENERGY HEALING SESSIONS. Offering deep relaxation, nurturing and collaboration for your highest good. Allow 2 hours. $50. Jennifer Rumore 022 097 4596 QUARTZ CRYSTAL SINGING BOWLS. Sound therapy for deep relaxation and overall energy balancing. Immerse yourself in healing tones. $75 special through October. Jennifer Rumore 022 097 4596
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
QUALITY ELECTRIC-BIKES & beautiful classic bicycles at Good Rotations, 34 Anderson, Wanaka. www.goodrotations. co, 034434349.
TERRA SERVICES for good, fast, efficient performance. Section clearing, building site preparation, brush removal, driveway installation-you name it! Ring Steve Rumore 027 222 6600 13 AND KEEN! Hire me for wood stacking ($5 per cubic metre) and other odd jobs. Text or ring Nicholas at 027 470 3170.
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WANAKA PRIMARY School ‘Op Shop’ open Tues & Thurs - 12 midday to 4pm. Use Koru Way entrance, off Totara Terrace, alongside the steps.
ADVENTURE CARAVANS restores, repairs and custom builds caravans, motorhomes, slide-ons. Be ready for Summer! 25 years experience. Great references. 027 222 6600
FURNISHED ROOM: ALBERT TOWN from 18 Oct. Suit quiet living, nonsmoking single. Female preferred. $140/wk includes WiFi. Power extra. Modern sunny home. Need own car. Ph Maryann 021 1101160
DONATIONS KINDLY received. Please drop then in to the Salvation Army Family store or ph 443 5068 to book a pick up.
LIVE-OUT NANNY with great references to care, feed, educate and drive your children to activities. 027 349 6174.
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FOR SALE DOG KENNEL for sale. Suit medium/large dog. In excellent condition. Comes with large dog basket. $100 0272218371 FIREWOOD - Pine ideal for next year stock up now $75 per metre 3 metre loads call Paul 0274724262
JP SERVICES are available at Community Networks every Tuesday from 1pm and Friday from 10.30am. Please book your appointment by ringing Community Networks 03 443 7799. ANIMAL CARER available. Dog walking, basic grooming for cats and dogs. Horse care too. 0273496174.
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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 WHEELS TO DUNSTAN - the free shuttle service to Dunstan Hospital or Alexandra specialist appointments, also linking with the shuttle to Dunedin Hospital. For bookings please call Community Networks on 03 443 7799 before 3pm the day before.
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CAN YOU no longer drive? The Total Mobility Scheme provides subsidised taxi services to people who have an impairment that prevents them from being able to drive. Contact Community Networks for more information on 443 7799. BRA PROFESSIONALLY fitted 200 sizes so you will get a perfect fit - Beautiful design NO underwire private appointment ph 443 9425 FREE BUDGET ADVICE available at Community Networks. Please call Community Networks on 443 7799 to make an appointment.
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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. BIKEPACKING - multi-day adventuring on your bike. Get gear and advice at Good Rotations, Anderson Rd www.goodrotations.co 034434349.
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PLUNKET WANAKA Baby & Child Expo 2015 – Saturday 24th October - Lake Wanaka Centre 10am - 3pm. Bouncy Castles, Anna van Riel, awesome stall holders and more!
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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING to be held in the Lake Hawea Community Centre on Wednesday, 14 October 2015 at 5.30pm. All welcome. THURSDAY 08.10.15 - WEDNESDAY 14.10.15
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Tulips are a stunning feature in Colleen Carr’s carefully colour co-ordinated spring garden
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Anyone looking for some gardening inspiration would be wise to visit Hawea on Sunday October 18. Up to 10 gardens will be open to the public as a fundraiser for the Lake Hawea Community Centre. “There will be some of the old favourites and a few new gems,” said organiser Colleen Carr, whose own lakeside garden (pictured) will be open. “What’s interesting is that the lakeside gardens bloom much earlier than the ones further away. Let’s just say they will be at different stages of their spring splendour.” A historic “old favourite” which will be open is the Lake Hawea Station garden. It was designed by Alfred Buxton in the early 1900s and has been cared for by generations of the Rowley family since that time. It is currently the home of garden ramble co-organiser Adrienne Rowley and her husband Tom. The Spring Garden Ramble is from 10.30am until 4pm and tickets and maps will be available from Sailz the week before the event. All proceeds go towards the extended community centre. Originally built in 1991 the centre was upgraded a few years ago to the tune of $1.6million. It houses a large hall, a commercial kitchen and the Hawea Library. It is used for many community events including meetings, quiz nights, film screenings, Christmas parties and more. It is also available for hire and is becoming a popular wedding venue.
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A beautiful shot of the grebes on Lake Wanaka, taken by Mike Wilkinson
Retired zoologist John Darby keeps us up to date on the latest grebe hatchings at Lake Wanaka. The good news is that, since July of this year, 16 chicks have fledged from the marina (making a grand total of 49 since this project began), 11 of them in September. Three chicks from the June–July breeding have returned (a singleton and a pair) with their parents and the parental intention is to start another brood. That’s put a lot of pressure on nest space and territorial disputes are a daily affair. As opposed to last year (where chicks remained in the immediate area of the marina for up to two months) they are being forced out to the wider lake mostly for their own safety. Vacated nests are quickly being taken over by determined breeders and, in one instance, an egg was laid on the first day of occupation. In contrast, one pair of birds created a nest on a rock about two metres from the shore. Our intention was to rescue it and put it onto a platform. However, the huge winds and storm last weekend beat us to it and destroyed both the nest and the egg. All the platforms are getting a battering by the storm and, with nests 2 and 3 due to hatch 7-8th October, we have our fingers crossed. Nests 1, 12 and 6 all have eggs.
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SPORTS RESULTS Wanaka Bowling Club Wanaka Friday Progressive Bowls – 2:10:15 Skips: 1st Trevor Tovey, 2nd Jon Barron, 3rd John Barton Thirds: 1st Iain Fletcher, 2nd Robyn Chartres, 3rd Brian Holmes Leads: 1st Beaton Marr, 2nd Sandy Morris, 3rd Norman Matheson Wanaka Bridge Club Results Aspiring Stakes 3. North/South:- Boyd & Nan Ottrey 63.88% 1. David Brewer, Lynne Fegan 60.00% 2. Marion Furneaux, Ene Leckie 57.31% 3 East/West:- Murray Pryde, Hugh Simmers 65 73% 1. Mark Harry, Neil Robinson 64.50% 2. Sherril Harries, Maggie Stratford 61.53% 3. Friday Bridge 2 October. North/South:Mary Gibson Collings, Sherril Harries 64.35% 1. Morag & Alan Chisholm 57.18% 2. Fran Holmes, Madeleine Reveley
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(Left to right) Oban Hanson, Paul Wright, Josh Rogan, Campbell Wright, Wilf Spearing, Phoebe Young, Luke Wright with the overall schools trophy.
Bikers beat extreme weather for win
Team manager Scott Wright.
Despite the windy weather over the weekend, 16 students from Mount Aspiring College competed in the South Island Secondary Schools Mountain Bike Championships in Dunedin, organised by Mountain Bike Otago, and came away with the overall schools trophy for the first time ever with an excellent team performance. Saturday’s XC at Forrester Park in the North East Valley saw eight podium spots for MAC including age group wins from Paul Wright, Julius Staufenberg and Phoebe Young. Sunday morning saw DH racing on a great track on Signal Hill. Unfortunately the high winds forced
a curtailment of DH racing with a real threat of trees crashing down on riders, race marshals and spectators alike. However, seeding runs were completed providing DH final standings and again MAC students took podium positions. The planned Super D was cancelled. Combined (XC and DH) age group winners were Phoebe Young and Campbell Wright. The MAC team consisted of: Cross Country (XC) - Janus, Julius & Leo Staufenberg, Joseph & Matthew Wilson, Paul Wright, Harrison Brown, Oli Prince. Downhill (DH) - Anton Cousins, Oban Hanson, Josh Rogan. Combined - Luke & Campbell Wright, Phoebe Young, Wilfred Spearing, Brayden Horton.
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53.94% 3. East/West:- Pat Gray, Noeline Turner 60.42% 1. Deirdre Lynch, Jenny Pryde 59.49% 2. Ian McDonald, Boyd Ottrey 54.86%3. Hunters Pairs 2. 30 September. North/South:- Lester Foulds, Maggie Stratford 67.06% 1. Lynda Hodge, Jenny Turnbull 61.11%2. Bryan Hensley, Charles Kiewiet 52.38%3. East/West:Marion Murphy, Kate Summers 58.33%1. Carolyn Grey, Elle Johnston 55.95% 2. Fran Holmes, Shona Watt 53.97%3. MENS RESULTS TARRAS GOLF CLUB Medal Round played 3 October A Robertson 85-18-67, T Moore 82-10-72, M Hyndman 100-27-73, D Trevathan 83-10-73, G Rive 94-20-74, M Hervey 84-10-74, B Trevathan 105-31-74, R Pearson 91-16-75, B Rowley 109-32-77, H Reinecke 87-9-78, R Leslie 100-23-79 Twos M Hervey and G Rive
Rowers make a splash
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Wanaka rower Riley Bruce won the under 18s single sculls race on Saturday at the R2K Regatta in Twizel. Riley recorded the fastest time of the day in the all singles race with his time of 7.31. The rower beat Jack Lopas of Christchurch Boys High School, who is the NZ junior squad reserve, in a close finish. Wanaka’s Riley Homan took first place in the girls under 18s single sculls B final. The inter-regional regatta saw top rowers from Southland, Otago and Canterbury compete at under-20 and open levels. The winning Wanaka rowers also represented the Otago U20 men’s and women’s teams, winning both the coxless quadruple sculls races. Racing was delayed on Saturday and called off on Sunday after gale force winds blew through.
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Wanaka snow stars impress judges Naoise Wolsey Wanaka Sun Wanaka’s Finn Bilous, Maggie Little and Finley Melville-Ives have had wins at this year’s NZ Junior Freeski and Snowboard National Championships at Cardrona Alpine Resort. The competition got underway on Tuesday after the mountain was forced to close on Monday due to high winds. So far over 200 competitors aged five to 18 have taken part in the Smith Boarder-Cross, Snowboard Giant Slalom and Salomon Ski Slopestyle competitions. Competitors travelled from all over New Zealand and Australia, to take part in this long running event which has for many years showcased the talents of young snowsports athletes and provided a stepping stone to the international stage. Competitors were split into age divisions including Primary Years 1-2, Primary Years 3-4, Primary Years 5-6, Intermediate Years 7-8, Junior Secondary Years 9 – 10 and Senior Secondary Years 11 – 13. Competitors across several age groups were able to claim wins in both of Tuesday’s snowboard disciplines, putting themselves in a strong position for the overall titles which will be decided when the competition finishes on Saturday. The Salomon Ski Slopestyle Competition’s Year 3-4 Boys’ category saw a particularly tight finish with Finley Melville-Ives taking the win with a smooth, technical run which included spins on every feature
and stand out rail tricks. Australia’s Lily King was the stand out of the young female competitors, incorporating a tidy 360 in her run. Meanwhile, the Intermediate boys plus Junior and Senior Secondary boys and girls were able to complete two judged runs on the Antlers Alley course by hiking from the bottom of the course back to the top while the lift was on wind hold. Wanaka’s Maggie Little, a long-time Junior Nationals competitor and one of the youngest to take on the Antlers Alley course, had the judges cheering when she completed a well-executed run with a front two out of the bottom rail, dominating the Year 9-10 girls’ age category. “I’m really excited to win, that was one of the best runs I’ve ever done,” said Maggie. “I’ve been training hard all season, working on spinning both ways and trying to find my individual style.” Margaux Hackett of France started her winning run in the girls’ Years 11-13 category with a switch hit on the first jump, gaining good amplitude and executing a clean run for the top score in her age group. Wanaka’s Finn Bilous topped the highly competitive Years 11-13 boys’ field with a technical run incorporating stylish grabs. The championships continue throughout the week at Cardrona Alpine Resort, ending with a prize-giving ceremony at the Lake Wanaka Centre, Ardmore Street, on Saturday.
Luke Hughes, Finn Bilous and Dane Kirk
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