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taff at Snow Farm were devastated to discover that the popular Meadow Hut had been the victim of vandalism. Bullet holes were found in the hut’s toilet wall and barbeque, and other items had been thrown into the nearby Roaring Meg Stream.
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speak to three men who were seen at the hut with firearms. Trustee Mary Lee said the damage was discovered on Monday by two Wanaka women who were walking on the DOC estate on Labour Day. “The women said there were three young men with guns in the hut, but the men said the hut was like that when they got there. We’re
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Meadow Hut is in Snow Farm’s premier back country and is on Pisa Alpine Charitable Trust land. It is popular with trampers, skiiers and school groups. The hut contains 12 bunk beds with additional sleeping room on mattresses in the loft. The hut is located in the upper Meg Valley next to the Meg River. Snow Farm staff would like to
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not accusing these young men but it would be great if we could speak to them as they might have more information that could be helpful,” said Mary. The hut was undamaged when last used on October 9 and no one is on record as having used the hut since then. Visitors are required to book into the hut beforehand, however Story continues page 2...
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Your chance to comment on winter road reports in survey The crew of the Leaky Gumboot pictured surveying what there is to pillage in Wanaka are (from left): Gilly Pugh, Glen Sherson, Simon Brebner, John Schwarz, Andrea Beryl, Rob Caig, Bart Nicol and Fiona Armstrong.
CAROLINE HARKER Wanaka Sun Producers of Pirates in Paradise have found themselves $2000 short of bounty, so are particularly keen locals support their production this week. “If we get an audience of at least 150 each night we’ll be able to pay our bills,” said director Gilly Pugh. “If we get full houses that would be even better.” Costs involved in putting on the production include the manufacture of props and costumes, lighting and venue hire. “QLDC is giving us a good proportion of the cost of hiring the Lake Wanaka Centre which is great,” Gilly said. Pirates in Paradise is a comedy written by Gilly with John Schwarz. It stars 16 local adults (including Kahu Youth’s Richard Elvey and Bis Bisson from Wanaka Wastebusters) as well as 50 students from the
Aspiring Children’s Theatre School. The show is guaranteed to be amusing and most people in town will know at least one person in the show. If you fancy a laugh at some well-known locals including a doctor, teacher, truck driver, office manager and LandSAR hero, this is your chance. Gilly said she had applied to the Upper Clutha Community Arts Council (UCCAC) for $2000 to help put on the show, and had expected to get the money. Unfortunately the council’s application for charitable status hasn’t come through yet, so it doesn’t have any money for grants. Council member Dennis Schwarz passed the bad news on to Gilly on Monday. Council treasurer Susan Manson said the arts council had started the process of applying for charitable status
The Wanaka Arts Society would like to sincerely thank all who submitted work and attended our opening night and Labour Weekend exhibition. Our sincere thanks go out to our generous sponsors as without their continued support our exhibition would not have been possible. Sponsors Prize Winners Shona Johnstone Overall First Prize – Kym Beaton Aspiring Jewellers Upper Clutha Area Prize – Jane Sinclair Robert and Prue Wilson Special Section – Veronica Williams John Charrington Youth Prize – Laura Wellman Pam McBride 150 Art – Debbie McCaw Jude Meehl Viewer’s Choice – Veronica Williams Studio Red Highly Commended Certificates Aspiring Jewellers Ceramics – Janey Johnston Locharburn Wines Creative Fibre – Heather Kerr Wanaka New World Embroidery – Jane McIvor Radio Wanaka Painting – Maxine Burney Print It Patchwork – Mary Smit Wanaka Luxury Photography – Heather Macleod Apartments Print Making – Olwyn Pezaro Inlight Ltd Sculpture – Elizabeth Hall Labour Weekend Exhibition Woodwork – Ernst Rudin The Wanaka Arts Society Labour Weekend exhibition has been very successful and we are now looking forward to our next exhibition at Easter 2016. Our Special Section will be “ Wings”. Things that fly I wonder why.
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three months ago and expects it to come through in a couple of weeks. “Once that comes through we will have $20,000 to give away each year,” she said. Gilly said she has no gripe with the arts council. “It’s the government changing the laws so everyone who wants funding has to have charitable status,” she said. “Yet more bureaucracy. We’re just a little community theatre group.” UCCAC is funded through the Central Lakes Trust. CLT chief executive Paul Allison said all organisations they give money to now need to have charitable status. Pirates in Paradise is on from Thursday to Saturday (October 29 - 31) in the Lake Wanaka Centre. All performances are at 7.30pm. Tickets are available from Black Peak Gelato, or on the door if not sold out.
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ants on behalf of the NZTA and QLDC. A trial website was launched earlier this year where residents could send in information on the conditions of roads around the district. This included hazards and changing conditions such as black ice, heavy snow and accidents. People submitted reports online from computers or smartphones. This winter reports were sent and received on the council’s facebook page, twitter feed and website as well as by email.
Meadow Hut vandalised Continued from page 1 it is not locked so that if someone needs to escape bad weather or came there with exhaustion, they would be able to get inside. “We figure if someone is going there to damage it they would just shoot the door off or break it in anyway,” said Mary. Mary said the vandals’ use of guns was particularly upsetting. The Pisa Alpine Charitable Trust land is for recreation only. Hunting is not permitted on the land, however shooting, as part of the sport of biathlon, is allowed under strictly controlled circumstances. “Until now I would have happily Some of the damage caused by PHOTO: SUPPLIED sent my grandkids out on their vandals at the popular Meadow Hut. mountain bikes around that area, believing it was perfectly safe,” said cious or heard of anyone visiting the Meadow Hut area recently, Mary. “But now I would have to you can contact Snow Farm or via think twice. It’s just silly, wasteful email: info@snowfarmnz.com or damage.” phone 03 443 7542. If you have seen anything suspi-
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Tickled pink with Red Bridge centennial NAOISE WOLSEY Wanaka Sun The Luggate Red Bridge centennial was celebrated on Saturday with a ribbon cutting, speeches, vintage cars and red rosettes to match the colour of the 100-year-old structure. The ceremony was attended by politicians, historians, family members of the people who designed and built the bridge, and locals. Centennial co-ordinator Graham Taylor said the event had been over two years in
the making. “The Red Bridge Centennial is in recognition of our pioneer engineers and builders who built what has become not only a vital transport link but an important and well-recognised national landmark.” Waitaki MP Jacqui Dean paid tribute to the bridge on the day and noted how, 100 years on from opening, it was still providing a vital service to people in the community. A procession of vintage cars crossed the bridge during the ceremony, and the celebrations continued at the Luggate Hotel.
Vintage cars cross the bridge at the centennial celebrations and (right) a 100-year-old plaque is unveiled.
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‘Influencers’ to boost Wanaka tourism NAOISE WOLSEY Wanaka Sun An Australian couple have ditched their home in Sydney to “live like a local” in Wanaka and give tourism here a boost. Amberley Kramhoft and Florent Piovesan are the first ‘digital influencers’ to be chosen as part of Lake Wanaka Tourism’s (LWT) Wanaka Influencer Programme. LWT launched an innovative initiative in August, inviting digital influencers - people with a big following on social media - to live like a Wanaka local for up to three months. LWT covers the cost of their accommodation and activities and in return these influencers will share images and stories of their time in the region with their fans and followers. The LWT team was inundated with quality proposals from around the world. Applicants were from Lake Wanaka’s key markets, including Australia, UK, the US, Germany and France. Amberley, from Australia, and Florent, from
France, are the creative force behind travel website Of Two Lands. The couple enjoy documenting interesting people and places through film, photography and illustrations. On their website the couple say they are “feeling really exciting and privileged to have been given this amazing opportunity”. The couple have already enjoyed a helicopter flight to Mount Roy and completed the Rob Roy Glacier track. LWT General Manager James Helmore said a number of other influencers would be arriving over the next year. “With Instagram being our number one social media platform, we have been working very closely with social influencers, who inspire their audiences with incredible imagery and first person stories of Wanaka,” said James. “Social media channels are a trusted, and for many consumers, the first source of travel information and this programme will be a very cost effective way for us to build awareness, effectively reaching a global market that are looking for inspiration and are ready to make travel decisions.”
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Getting into the Halloween spirit NAOISE WOLSEY Wanaka Sun In previous years Wanaka has failed to fall under the spell of Halloween, but this weekend some groups of adults and children will be getting into the spirit of things. Staff and children at the Wanaka After School Programme (WASP) have been busy turning their classroom into a haunted house this week for a Halloween party tomorrow night (Friday October 30). Kids are encouraged to dress up and bring a pumpkin along for carving. The fun and games will be kicking off at 5.30pm until 7.30pm
and entry is free. Spooky skaters should head down to the skatepark on Saturday for the ‘Dead Man Jam’ at 7pm. Fun for all ages of the dead, dress up is essential and it’s B.Y.O. blood. Any swashbuckling scoundrels are in for a treat over the Halloween weekend with Pirates in Paradise - a comedy play for all the family. Written and directed by John Schwarz and Gilly Pugh, the play will see 60 adults and children take to the stage in a rollicking, home-grown pirate adventure on October 29, 30 and 31. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children, available from Black Peak Gelato.
Entries open for Kahu Youth Awards GLENDA TURNBULL Wanaka Sun Kahu Youth are looking to the young people in the community to nominate their peers for the second Kahu Youth Volunteer Awards. Entries are now open for this year’s awards, and organisers are hoping to see an increase in nominations this year. The awards are open to all residents of the Upper Clutha region aged 18 and under. The awards are broken out into categories (12 and under, 14 and under, 16 and under, 18 and under) and have their names removed before they are given to the youth council. The supreme winner can come from any age category. Youth worker Richard Elvey said the awards came about after a conversation with Gillian White (Volunteering Central) and
Liz Brezlin (Mt Aspiring College Students in the Community). “During this conversation I heard about so many other young people in the district outside of Kahu Youth and our scope doing great things quietly in the background.” “Based on what we hear from the community, young people didn’t always have the best reputation and it seemed that the actions of the few were tarnishing the image of the many.” “The awards were created to both celebrate the great work all of these young people do and to raise the awareness of them in the wider community, improving the image of local young people in the process.” Nomination forms are available from www.kahuyouth.org, Mt Aspiring College or at Kahu Youth office in Russell Street. Nominations close November 25.
Rugby fans are gearing up for a thrilling showdown between the All Blacks and the Wallabies this weekend in the final of this year’s Rugby World Cup. A number of bars and cafes in Wanaka have got into the sporting spirit, opening in the early hours of the morning to show the matches which are taking place in the UK. And as rugby excitement reaches fever pitch on this side of the globe, with New Zealand and Australia clashing in the final, local venues are expecting a big turnout. The final kicks off at 5am on Sunday. The bronze final, between South Africa and Argentina, takes place on Saturday morning. “We’re expecting a massive crowd,” said James White,
Fifteen-month-old All Blacks supporter Jayden Robertshaw visited Wanaka over the long weekend from Hawkes Bay
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a drink while they’re watching the match.” A number of other bars and cafes will also be opening on Sunday including Trout Bar, Lake Bar, Beanie Café and Bullock Bar.
New tracks and river access CAROLINE HARKER Wanaka Sun Cycling to Hawea Flat will soon be a whole lot easier, thanks to lengthy negotiations by a large number of interested parties. A new cycling and walking track from the end of Newcastle Road across Devon Dairy Farms land to the Hawea River Track has been approved by the Wanaka Community Board after several years of negotiations between the Queenstown Lakes District Council, the Upper Clutha Tracks Trust, the Clutha Fisheries Trust and the Cooper family who own Devon Dairy Farms. Wanaka Community Board chair Rachel Brown described
the agreement as a dream come true. “This stretch has been identified as a vital link in the tracks network for some years,” she said. “Ironically Newcastle Road used to extend all the way along there to the punt on the Clutha River at Albert Town. Soon cyclists and walkers will be able to use the same route again. Everyone’s very happy.” Rachel said it was important people were patient and did not attempt to use the route until the track was completed. “I can’t give you dates yet, but it will happen,” she said. “The whole process has been a very good one. The most moving thing for me was when [QLDC Principal Infrastructure] Denis Mander was given
a round of applause at the community board meeting. That doesn’t happen often.” The new link track is part of a wider agreement which also includes a new vehicular track from Kane Road to the Clutha River which was wanted for fishing access in particular. The new tracks have been agreed to by the Cooper family in exchange for the closing of some unformed legal roads which ran across their property and could potentially interfere with the dairy farming operation. The Coopers have also agreed to the provision of an unformed legal road around the periphery of the farm and easements for a potential council utilities corridor.
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The Longview Environmental Trust has received a funding boost to coordinate pest management activities in the Matukituki Valley catchment through the Department of Conservation (DOC) Community Conservation Partnerships Fund. “The trust is thrilled to receive funding for the Matukituki Catchment Animal Pest Control Project, and we feel very privileged to be able to contribute back to this unique environment that is an important area for all New Zealanders, tourism, agriculture and New Zealand native plant and animal species,” said trustee John May. “Having worked with DOC on previous projects, we were alerted to this fund and saw it as an opportunity to fast track [our] collaborative approach by putting together a comprehensive plan that had the support of all current stakeholders – DOC, farmers, all landowners in the area, community groups carrying out work, and the community.”
Since its inception in 2010 Longview Environmental Trust has supported animal and plant pest control work in the Emerald Bluffs and West Wanaka area and contributed to the wider area, through provision of eco-sourced plants for revegetation projects, support of pest control activities, education programmes for schools, and research projects into sustainable development. The trust will receive $50,000 over three years to purchase more than 400 traps. Longview Environmental Trust will fund a project coordinator. “This project also relies on the dedicated volunteers of the Diamond Lake Conservation Trust, who already provide traps and volunteer hours in the Diamond Lake area. “Their goals have always been to widen their area of operation, which aligns well with the scope of the Matukituki Catchment Animal Pest Control Project,” John said. By the end of the funding period the trust hopes the project will have enough momentum and support to continue indefinitely.
Wanaka local Raewyn Phipps travelled to Kenya’s Masai Mara National Park in August to compete in the Masai Mara half marathon. Her motivation to run and finish the 21km race was a fundraising effort to support the various So They Can projects, including children’s education, a business college and a medical clinic. The group of 12 runners raised $50,000 between them from sponsorship. Raewyn said the normal procedure in Kenya’s Masai Mara National Park is to stay inside the vehicle whilst amongst the animals. Once a year this norm is broken and hundreds of runners make the open sun-beaten savannah their racetrack. The previous day, from only five metres away and in the general location of the run, Raewyn had watched a cheetah resting under the shade of
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runners quickly disappearing from the rest of the group - all mizungu (white people) fell into line behind. “The lead group of motorbikes and runners were enough to move the animals out of the way, the only animal I sighted was a lone hyena watching from a respectable distance. I was still moving so I don’t think it was that interested in me,” Raewyn said. “The race was harder than I had anticipated. Having confidently trained for 21kms it felt more like 42kms, it was hot and dry and we underestimated the altitude and jet lag effects.” With this adventure of 2015 out of the way, Raewyn is now looking to organise the So They Can Adventure of 2016. Anyone interested in a Mt Kilimanjaro climb or a 7 day cycle thru Kenya (both in September) or the Masai Mara half-marathon run (August 20) can contact Raewyn on raewyn@sotheycan.org
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Sister Catherine Ann Fox was remembered at a candlelight vigil at Hawea last Friday at the Hawea District Monument on the Anzac Peninsula at Lake Hawea, marking 100 years since her death. Sister Fox was one of several nurses who drowned when the troopship ‘Marquette’ was sunk by a German torpedo in the Aegean Sea on October 23, 1915. In all, 31 New Zealanders lost their lives when the ship sank. The daughter of Mr and Mrs John Fox, Sister Fox was born in Central Otago and grew up on the family farm at Hawea. She trained as a nurse at Dunedin Hospital for four years. Afterwards she continued her nursing at Waimate. At the time of her enlistment she was working in Auckland as a private nurse. She served in Egypt prior to sailing on the Marquette.
The vigil was attended by about 30 people and included a call to commemoration by Sergeant LJ Capell (NZIC). A tribute to Sister Fox was given by local practice nurse Leigh Cashen (pictured). Leigh said she didn’t really like public speaking. “But I felt, out of respect to Catherine Fox and the other nurses who died, I should take the opportunity to pay her a tribute,” said Leigh. “The story of the nurses on the Marquette is one of senseless tragedy. They set off from New Zealand with such selflessness in a world without modern antibiotics and pain relief to nurse the wounded, only to be killed by a torpedo on a ship they should never have been on.” To close the ceremony the ‘Ode of Remembrance’ was read by Isla Henderson of the Hawea Flat School. Sister Fox is remembered on both the Wanaka and Hawea War Memorials.
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Remember your fishing licence Fish & Game has issued a reminder that all anglers must have a valid fishing licence. Ten people have already been found fishing without a licence in Central Otago. “The Otago region generally has very high compliance with the sports fishing regulations, so to have a high number of offences detected early on is a little disappointing,” Fish & Game Officer Paul van Klink said. The Otago Fish & Game region has 30 rangers, many of them honorary, who will be out on the rivers and lakes this summer. Anglers can purchase a fishing license online at the Fish & Game website (http://www. fishandgame.org.nz/) or at sports shops.
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NAOISE WOLSEY Wanaka Sun Wanaka artist Kym Beaton was the overall winner at this year’s Labour Weekend Wanaka Art Society competition. This exhibition, held at Wanaka Primary School, attracts hundreds of art fans over the weekend. There were 230 entries to the bi-annual event, 80 more
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Kym Beaton with her overall winning pastel art work, Milawa.
Choice – Veronica Williams. Category prizes (highly commended) – Ceramics – Janey Johnston; Creative Fibre – Heather Kerr; Embroidery – Jane McIvor; Painting – Maxine Burney; Patchwork – Mary Smit; Photography – Heather Macleod; Printmaking – Olwyn Pezaro; Sculpture – Elizabeth Hall; Woodcraft - Ernst Rudin; Jewellery - Paul Brimecombe.
A group of Wanaka parents is driving to Queenstown next week to hear environmental lawyer Sue Grey talk about health risks associated with wireless devices and how to minimize them. Sue has been campaigning for safer use of wi-fi since 2008 and is regarded as one of New Zealand’s key speakers in the field of electromagnetic radiation. Her visit has been organized by a group of Queenstown parents who are concerned about long term effects of wi-fi technology, particularly on children. “It would be great to see board of trustee members and teachers at the talk as children are much more susceptible to radiation from wireless technologies because their cells and tissues are developing and they have thinner skulls,” organizer Lucy Emerson said. The talk will be in the Memorial Hall in Queenstown on Tuesday November 3 (7pm - 9.30pm).
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and a chat as the sun went down. It occurred to me, this guy was more than happy to see people.” There is plenty more advice and information on the Walking Access Area Hikoi Aotearoa website. With regard to accessing private property it recommends you should; always ask permission first, leave gates as you find them, be careful not to disturb farm animals or walk through crops, and don’t leave any rubbish behind. A thank you afterwards is always appreciated. The website advises that not all rivers, mountains, lakes, forests and beaches have public access as of right, and recommends people check where they are allowed to go, before going there.
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3 A 1 F 2 I Secluded Beacon Point Road Enclave Perfectly private and positioned to take full advantage of the lake and mountain views this recently renovated little gem is a real surprise and offers three good sized bedrooms, open plan living spaces and plenty of off street parking. Slip outside onto the courtyard or deck and soak up the sun. Call today to arrange a viewing. Auction 3pm, Friday 6 Nov 2015 (unless sold prior) Ray White Office, 1 Helwick Street, Wanaka View By Appointment www.rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21078 rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21078 Rachel Walsh 0274 432 683 rachel.walsh@raywhite.com
For Sale Deadline Sale 4pm 12 Nov 15 (unless sold prior) View Saturday 12:00-12:30 www.rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21127 rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21127 Rachel Walsh 0274 432 683 rachel.walsh@raywhite.com LICENSED (REAA 2008)
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3 A 1 F 2 I 2 K Entry Level Cracker This sun soaked classic located between Kelly’s Flat and the Holy Family School field ensures you won’t be feeling hemmed in here, with expansive open views out to the north taking in Sticky Forest and Mt Gold. The grounds have been well landscaped, and are easy care, with a handy double garage, concrete driveway and sunny deck. This one is not to be missed.
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The Best of Peninsula Bay This flat quarter acre section with established lake views represents the pick of Peninsula Bay. Gorgeous lake views towards Glendhu and Roy’s Bay with the stunning mountain range backdrop including the ever popular Black Peak and Treble Cone, and to top it off some great northerly aspect back towards Mt Gold. Get in quick, as with this setting and outlook at that price it won’t last long.
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Wanaka 3/31 Dunmore Street The Clutha is Calling This quiet, tranquil area nestled into the Hikuwai Reserve and at the gateway to the Clutha and surrounding tracks is the perfect position to establish your dream home. There is no skimping when it comes to this section size, at 1261sqm, with plenty of flexibility on this rolling corner site. The mountain views are stunning. Get in quick before it is snapped up.
Barber Business This is a new business, after just short of a year is showing great community support and plenty of walk in business from Wanaka’s busy mall. The owner has had a change in her life and wishes to move on. Offering both mens and womens cuts and styling, here is a perfect opportunity to take the young business to the next level in the Wanaka CBD. A long term lease is in place, with rights of renewal.
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El Nino – get prepared KIM REILLY Federated Farmers Weather forecasters are now consistently predicting that the strong El Nino conditions we’re experiencing at the moment will continue until at least next autumn. This is not good news for landowners and depending on what part of the country you’re in, not necessarily great for holidaymakers either. Federated Farmers urges landowners in the Upper Clutha, whether you farm sheep, beef, dairy, horses or just a few alpacas around a lifestyle block, to start preparing for the weather and conditions ahead. There are measures that landowners can take now that will assist through this period. A range of quality industry advice and information is available on this topic, and the Ministry for Primary Industries has handily collated all of this onto their website www.mpi.govt.nz, under the heading ‘Ready for El Nino?’ It’s definitely worth taking the time to go through this information and advice. El Nino conditions can be really rough, and they’re not just tough on land, people, livestock and the economy, they also make wildfire difficult to contain and highly unpredictable. Otago is already in a Restricted Fire Season which means fires are by permit only. Yet the Otago Rural Fire Service has already been dealing with a number of fires this spring. High winds, dry vegetation, low
relative humidity and drought conditions are one of nature’s cruellest recipes, and we’ve already seen this in play across parts of Otago recently. It is almost a certainty that extreme fire danger will continue throughout many parts of Otago across the summer and into autumn. The Rural Fire Service has some good advice on actions we all can take now that should help reduce the risks associated with wildfire. Firstly, anyone operating farm machinery or equipment should be taking steps to reduce the risk of sparks escaping. This may be through checks and maintenance or by simply rescheduling the timing of operations, such as carrying out activities in the cooler hours of the day. In both the Dunsandel and Saddle Hill fires earlier this month, a number of evacuations were required. There are things you can do now to protect yourselves and your homes in similar circumstances. Firstly, discuss an escape plan with friends and family, right down to the route you will take and where you will meet in the event of a fire. You should also fully assess your section or block of land. If you have trees, vegetation or other combustible material near your house, there are three options to consider: move it, clear it or cut it back. The Rural Fire Service needs space to defend your homes in case a fire does occur. Preparing for El Nino now won’t stop it coming, but it can certainly help reduce its impacts.
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AROUND ANDERSON Take a break from the office with Mt Iron walk If you live or work around Anderson Road you have got a wonderful walk right on your doorstep. And there’s a special guided walk up there on Wednesday (November 4) to celebrate Conservation Week (November 1-8). Local Forest and Bird branch member Anne Steven is guiding the walk. She will be pointing out more than 20 native plant species, including some rare ones – such as Leptinella serrulata – a dryland button daisy which is on the decline due to habitat loss. Anne is a well-known landscape architect with a passion for native plants. Any adults or children interested in going on the walk should meet by the shepherd and dog statue above the main road carpark at 5.15pm (Wednesday November 4). The theme for this year’s Conservation Week is ‘Healthy Nature Healthy People’. The Department of Conservation is encouraging people to take part in events all over the country from guided walks to competitions. Conservation Week was started by the New Zealand Scout Association in 1969 and taken on by the Department of Conservation when it was formed in 1987.
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The kids had great fun watching all the ducks race down the river on Saturday. Good on the Rotary for organising it! Glad to see some people are getting into the spirit of Halloween – WASP Halloween party, Mount Iron Trick or Treat Group and Lonestar all joining in the celebration. The people who vandalised the Meadow hut are an absolute disgrace and just ruining it for everyone else!! I hope they find out who did it. Can’t wait for the big showdown with Australia this weekend. Go the All Blacks!!
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EDITORIAL Are you ready for El Niño? Wanaka has been having some mixed up weather over the last few weeks, with ferocious winds, sweet sunshine and even some spring snow. But the phrase on every weather watcher’s lips these days is still El Niño. El Niño is a climate cycle in the Pacific Ocean which has a global impact on weather patterns. New Zealand is currently in the grip of one of these El Niño weather patterns. It occurs every three to seven years on average, and this one is expected to rank among the four strongest to hit New Zealand - nearly as strong as the “super El Niño” which ravaged the West Coast in 1997-98. Weather forecasters are now consistently predicting that these El Niño conditions will continue until at least next autumn. And the main message for landowners is – be prepared. Whether you farm sheep, beef, dairy, horses or just a few alpacas around a lifestyle block, Federated Farmers ( See page 11) is urging people to start preparing for the weather and conditions ahead. They recommend keeping a tight control on spending and bulking up on feed supply in advance. Another danger to watch out for in an El Niño is wildfire, which can be unpredictable and difficult to control. The Rural Fire Service offers some advice to land and homeowners to combat this, including checking machinery and equipment for escaping sparks, forming an evacuation plan and assessing your land for fire hazards. You can’t stop El Niño, but some advance planning could help your family and farm get through it in one piece.
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Retired zoologist John Darby keeps us up to date on the latest grebe hatchings at Lake Wanaka. I had only ever seen a single grebe in my life before I came to live in Wanaka, so I was excited to hear of a pair that perambulated around Roy’s Bay. From what I can gather they had attempted to breed a number of times, but seemingly failed despite all efforts. Failing was sufficient reason to have me inquire into their natural history in detail, both here and elsewhere. Grebes have a pretty impeccable pedigree, going back at least 40 million years and are closely related to albatross and penguins (though not agreed by all; some think that flamingos fit in somewhere along that line). The stunning courtship behaviour of these birds was deserving of its formal description by Sir Julian Huxley in 1916 and its breeding biology has perplexed those that dare to examine it in detail. More on that stuff next week. In the meantime platform 14 has been launched and hopefully we re-launch number 10 later this week after it dragged its anchor some 500m. Keep an eye on nests 1 and 12, both should hatch over the next few days.
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ALPINE PADDLE Boards have some great deals on last season’s Naish & Mistral Paddleboards!!! Call Miles 021 1858001 HEIRLOOM TOMATO plants for sale. Over 40 types incl. 11 cherry toms @ $5 each. Discount for bulk and can deliver. Call paolo 4432420 eves MASSIVE FRENCH FABRIC SALE, 50% OFF EVERYTHING!! Saturday 31st October, 10am-4pm at 159 Cemetery Road, Lake Hawea. Look for balloons. Questions? Sabine 0279294039
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NOTICES FRIENDS OF Wanaka Wastebusters AGM at 5.30pm, followed by Wanaka Wastebusters Ltd AGM at 6.15pm. Tuesday 10th November, Armstrong Room, Lake Wanaka Centre. WANAKA SALVATION Army Family Store. Opening Hours – Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm, Saturday 9.30am – 4pm. We look forward to seeing you here! DONATIONS KINDLY received. Please drop then in to the Salvation Army Family store or ph 443 5068 to book a pick up. 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 WANAKA PRIMARY School ‘Op Shop’ open Tues & Thurs - 12 midday to 4pm. Use Koru Way entrance, off Totara Terrace, alongside the steps.
SERVICES ALPINE PADDLE Boards have some great deals on last season’s Naish & Mistral Paddleboards!!! Call Miles 021 1858001 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. BIKEPACKING - multi-day adventuring on your bike. Get gear and advice at Good Rotations, Anderson Rd www. goodrotations.co 034434349.
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2010 SUBARU Out back- 2.5Litre. S drive, Paddle shift, Auto/Tiptronic146,000kms, New shape, Silver, as new $16,999 2004 VW Passat, 2.8V6, Auto/Tiptronic, 115,000kms, fully serviced wagon, leather heated seats. Very tidy $8,990 2005 SUBARU outback, 2.5litre, 76,000kms, Auto/Tiptronic. Beautifully presented in blue, leather heated seats. $13,995 2004 NISSAN Murano, 40,000kms, 3.5 litre, Auto/Tiptronic, Very tidy in white, 4WD $19,990 2005 SUBARU out back 2.5 litre, 146,000kms. Auto/Tiptronic, black, tow bar, Tidy $10,990 2006 FORD Escape, 3.0 Litre, 4WD, Auto, Ski racks. Tow bar, WOF & Rego $8,900 2007 SUBARU Outback, 2.5 litre, 123,000kms, Auto/Tiptronic, cloth seats, Silver $12,995 2000 MERCEDES Benz, C200, 2.0 litre only 86,000kms, Auto/Tiptronic, dark blue, tidy original Sedan $7,995 2008 SUBARU outback, 2.5turbo, new shape, 91,000kms. Auto/Tiptronic, S drive, Dark grey $16,995 1998 SUZUKI Sierra, 1.3 litre, 81,000, immaculate, soft top with bars, new mud grips plus standard RTMS tyres $11,995 1995 NISSAN Terrano, Petrol, WOF, Rego, Tow bar, 4WD $3,900 2008 HOLDEN Commodore Ute, 3.5 litre, hard top, tuff deck, tow bar, Auto, very tidy $18,995 1984 NISSAN Civilian Motor Home, selfcontained, only 144,000kms, electrical certificate diesel mileage, Rego 4/1/16. New rear tyres, blue rack, 3 way fridge, 3.3 litre diesel. King size bed, new carpet, shower, toilet, sound system. Tidy motorhome $28,000 2000 NISSAN Liberty, Auto/cut, camper 193,000kms, goes well, 2.0 litre $3,195 1992 FORD Courier Ute, diesel flat deck, 174,000 tow bar, Rego, WOF, diesel mileage $3,995 2004 MERCEDES Benz CLK 500, 5.0 litre, soft top, immaculate sports coupe, Auto/Tiptronic. Silver, only 65,000kms. Top spec $34,995
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DUSTY BLINDS or dirty chandeliers? Call Jae Services for delicate cleaning, we’ll take care of it . 443 1150 FREE LEGAL ADVICE available at Community Networks delivered by the Dunedin Community Law Centre on Wednesday 4 November. Please call Community Networks on 443 7799 to book your appointment. GETTING MARRIED? Let me help make you day perfect by singing you down the isle. Find Wanaka Wedding Singer on Facebook or ph 0273679940
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SERVICES 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. GUIDED HUNTING for tahr, stag, chamois, rabbit, wallaby, turkey and boar- Bow or Rifle. text 021441235 or ph 0800 022569. info@trophyhunting.co.nz HEART-FELT COMMUNICATION - Learn new ways of communicating to create a deeper sense of connection & intimacy. Sun Nov 8th, 10am 4pm. 443-9114 Deb Kolb FREE BUDGET ADVICE available at Community Networks. Please call Community Networks on 443 7799 to make an appointment. KAMP MARQUEE HIRE Unique rectangular, oval and round marquees; event design and creation. Phone 02102934268 or contact@kamp.co.nz QUALITY ELECTRIC-BIKES & beautiful classic bicycles at Good Rotations, 34 Anderson, Wanaka. www.goodrotations.co, 034434349. QUIT CIGARETTES in One Session. The easy, effective & proven method to successfully quit smoking permanently. Lifetime Guarantee. 4439114. Deb Kolb
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PHARMACY POSITIONS Pharmacy Technician
We have a position for a trained* Pharmacy Technician (*we may consider training a suitable applicant). We are looking for someone trained and qualified to assist our pharmacists in the dispensing of medicines as well as sales work in our busy retail shop.
Pharmacy Retail Sales roles
We are looking for sales superstars to join our team for our busy summer season. Previous pharmacy experience would be ideal but not essential. Enthusiasm, good product knowledge, the ability to sell and a willingness to learn are absolute necessities. Wanaka Pharmacy will be open from 8am until 8pm Monday to Sunday over the summer these roles will include some late finishes and weekend work.
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Scrap metal and dismantling We are looking for an enthusiastic, friendly, capable and tidy person to dismantle appliances and electronic equipment, and sort scrap metal for reuse and recycling. Part time: 25 hours p/w. Applications close 5pm Friday 30th October Get a job description and application form at www.wanakawastebusters.co.nz or from the Wanaka Wastebusters shop More info: Bis 027 322 9671 or bis@wanakawastebusters.co.nz
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Please email your CV and a covering letter to: Nikki Heath nikki@pembroke.co.nz or call 027 2467835 for more details. Applications close 1 November 2015. Phone: 03 443 8000 Top of Helwick Street, Wanaka OPENING HOURS: 8.30AM TO 7PM MONDAY TO SUNDAY
STORAGE: BOAT, CARAVAN, CONTAINER SOAP MAKING: Want to learn how to make ANYTHING. Uncovered. Lake Hawea. Ph 443 your own soap? It’s simple, easy & economical. 6684. $40. 443-9114 Deb VASECTOMYS AVAILABLE here in Wanaka WANAKA WINDOW CLEANING professional, with Dr Simon Brebner at Aspiring Medical friendly, efficient service. Enjoy those moun- Centre. Ph 443 0725 for an appointment to tain views. High, awkward windows a specialty. discuss. Paolo 021 0572505/ 4432420
Business Manager – Events The Woolshed, Criffel Station We are looking for a Business Manager to join the team who will share our passion for excellence and our commitment to creating unique and memorable experiences for our clients. As well as delivering events from concept to execution, you will play a key role in creating and implementing marketing and business development plans for the venue. The business has a seasonal element and the role can therefore accommodate some flexibility and work-life balance. The ideal candidate is likely to have exceptional people skills, creative vision and be a great organiser and project manager. You will relish using your impeccable style and creative skills to grow and develop this unique brand. You will be IT literate and a good administrator. Annual hours fluctuate according to seasonal demand and are likely to be around 70% of full time in the first instance with the focus being September to April. During peak periods there will be a good deal of weekend work. If you feel you have the energy, skills and experience to take up this challenge, we would love to hear from you. http://www.seek.co.nz/job/29704056 Please send your CV to: Criffel Station Woolshed Business Manager Box 361 Wanaka or info@criffelstation.com
WANTED 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 DO YOU have an acoustic guitar laying around 8000 that you’re not using? Please let me know. Chris 0276449575 NEED A portable chiller trailer for your function or wedding? Come and speak to us at Wanaka WANTED TO rent sleep out or unit in hawea to Liquor Centre. 1 Ardmore Street. Ph 03 443 open beauty therapy business from. Phone Nicky 1466 0272055437 BRA PROFESSIONALLY fitted 200 sizes so you WANTED URGENTLY – Good Quality Lounge VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED at The Salvation Army Family store if you have will get a perfect fit - Beautiful design NO under& Bedroom Suite. Coffee Table, Table & Chairs, some free time and would like to be part of a team which makes a differwire private appointment ph 443 9425 Chest of Drawers, Freezer. Fridge/Freezer, ence, come and see us Garden Tools- Ph 021 441 400 PROSTHESIS (BREAST form) local fitter Registered with Ministry of Health and will take LOOKING TO buy a gas cooker with grill for a WHAT’S ON care of your claim Appointment phone 443 caravan. If you can help, please ph/txt Chris 9425 0276449575. GROW YOUR MO for MOvember! Sign up @ Alibabas on Sat 31st & have WANT YOUR colours done? Always look your OLD FLY Fishing items- rods, reels, lures, nets, a free cut throat shave best? Book an appointment with experienced books on fly fishing, mounted trout, fishing Colour Consultant 4439425 themed pictures, advertising signs, any other WANAKA BREASTFEEDING Support Group’s drop-in is on Monday 2nd fishing memorabilia. Items required for a bar/ @ Plunket. 1030-1130. Drop by for a cuppa. MINI MUSCLES Indoor Movement, Music and restaurant- Ph 021 441 400 Play at Proactive Gym. Every Friday. 9.30am for FESTIVE FETE – Saturday 5th December, Cromwell Racecourse. Christmas crawlers & walkers under 2 years, 10.30am for CLEAN SUPERMARKET bags needed– can Shopping, entertainment, including Jody Direen & Vanessa Kelly-Brown, lo2, 3 & 4 year olds & 11am for babies. Everyone you drop off to the Salvation Army family store- cal wine & fabulous food. $10 admission, including complimentary signawelcome. $5 p/hr, $1 for extra children. ture shopping bag. thanks you. THE WANAKA SUN
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Young tennis stars have a smashing competition STAFF REPORTER Wanaka Sun The Wanaka Junior Tennis competition kicked off last Friday night with the 10-and-over age group having some great results. Jake Nicholson was awarded Player of the Day, Sophie Fenn took out Shot of the Day and Thomas Evans took out Match of the Day. “Saturday morning saw the sun and some magic tennis played by the Orange team,” organiser
Grant Porter said. Orange Team (8 and under) results: Thomas Jurkyus - Player of the Day, Monty Cleugh - Shot of the Day and Dominic Plimmer - Match of the Day. Mr Porter said the Green team (8 and over) showed some real class tennis. Results: Will Pryor - Player of the Day, Lucia McDonald - Most Improved and Nat Warburton - Match of the Day. Spaces are still available. For more information contact Grant at wanakajuniortennis@gmail.com
U17s reach World Cup quarter finals A 2-1 defeat of Paraguay paved the way for New Zealand’s U17 football team to go through to the knockout stage as the secondplace team in Group F at the FIFA U-17 World Cup being held in Chile. Lucas Imrie scored in the 91st minute to hand the Young All Whites the win in their last group match. Wanaka local Olly Ceci (pictured) is a member of the U17 team. In New Zealand, Olly plays
for Auckland’s North Shore Utd. The midfielder was recently awarded the Young Player of the Year trophy at the team’s senior prize-giving. Led by coach Danny Hay – himself a former All Whites captain with 31 international caps – the team will now face Group B winners Brazil at the Estadio Sausalito in Vina del Mar on Thursday 29 October at 9am (NZ time). This is the third time the U17 team have reached the knockout stage. WANAKA SUN
Wanaka runners win Cromwell 10km race GLENDA TURNBULL Wanaka Sun Fair weather boosted numbers for the Cromwell half marathon on the weekend as 264 runners competed in the half marathon, 10km run and 10km walk on Sunday October 25. First to cross the line winning the 10km event was Dom Channon (26) of Wanaka with a time of 33.58. The first female across the
line with a time of 45:05 was Wanaka’s Krystyna Glavinovic. Alexander Dodds of Dunedin won the half marathon in 1:16:45 and Mel Aitken of Dunedin was the first female across the line in 1:21:20 taking out third place overall. Organiser Terry Davis of Highland Events said that numbers were up on recent years. “It was a great day, a bit warm, but the breeze made it a bit more bearable.”
SPORTS RESULTS Wanaka Bridge Club Results Labour Day Bridge. North/South:- Max & Laraine Shepherd 56.08% 1. Ena Leckie, Deirdre Lynch 55.82% 2. Ian McDonald, Boyd Ottrey 52.91% 3. East/West:- JanAnderson, Helen Cornwell 61.61% 1. Jan Cunningham, Josey McKenzie 59.82% 2. Ken Saxby, Martin Unwell 58.93%3. Bronze Championship Pairs 12. North/South:- Kate Coe, Lesley Davies 60.19% 1. Pauline Davidson, Jane Hamilton and Kerolyn Macandrew, Jenny Turnbull 54.40% 2= East/West:- Jen & John Milburn 67.13% 1. Lynda Hodge, Madeleine Reveley 56.95% 2. Rosemary Boswell, Morag Chisholm 55.79% 3. Friday Bridge 23 October. North/ South:- Errol Kelly, Vivienne Christie 62.50% 1. Jean Stokes, Deirdre Lynch 56.25% 2. Madeleine Reveley, Barbara Waterworth 53.41% 3. East/West:- Sherril Harries, Maggie Stratford 71.59% 1. Grant Lorrimer, Suzanne Brighouse 61.93% 2. Fran Holmes, JanCunningham 59.28% 3. Wanaka Progressive Bowls 23:10:15 Skips: 1st Meryl Firman 2nd Neville Young 3rd Jim Young
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Thirds: 1st Glad Cross 2nd Russell Hannon 3rd Terry McGuire Leads: 1st Sandy Morris 2nd Betty McCormack 3rd Bruce Thorburn Hawea Lake Golf Club results from Sunday 25th October Labour Weekend Ambrose Tournament Mens: 1st John Mccrone, Josiah Carnie, Mark Anderson, Rezza Rooftop 62.7.8-54.2 2nd Steve Trevathan, Dave Trevathan, Gerard Maggart, Trevor Trevathon 63.8.6.54.4 3rd Dick Sullivan, Tony Arscott, Neil Matchett, Mark Kensington 62.6.6-55.4 4th Bryan Burgess, Gerry Browne, Lynn Stuart, Ian Brown 68.10.68 Mixed: 1st Neil Anderson, Laurie Young, Robert White, Teressa White 73.15.58 Closest the Pin: No.1 Mens: Neil Matchett Ladies: Kelly MacKenzie No.5 Mens: Burger Nolan Closet for 2 on No.2: Burger Nolan Longest Putt No.6 Robert Reid
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