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Organisations work together to reduce crash risk to tourists GLENDA TURNBULL Wanaka Sun uang Lei, star of China’s number one reality show “Dad, where are we going?” features in a five minute safety video, designed to keep visiting drivers safe on New Zealand roads. The video is part of the Visiting Drivers Project, which delivers a range of initiatives focussing on road safety at each stage of a visitor’s holiday - planning, booking, in-flight, arriving in the country, and when actually on New
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Zealand roads. A range of organisations are working together, including Tourism New Zealand (TNZ), the Automobile Association (AA), Air New Zealand, the Rental Vehicle Association, central and local government, the private sector and others in New Zealand and overseas to make New Zealand roads safer for both locals and visitors. In October 2015 the AA launched its Visiting Drivers Training Programme – an online driving simulator. The programme puts
visitors in the driver’s seat and asks them questions about New Zealand road rules and conditions. “It will help inform visiting drivers, improve safety and save lives,” Associate Transport Minister Craig Foss said. The programme is free, but users can pay $10 for a certificate that entitles them to discounted rates at rental vehicle firms Thrifty and Europcar. Tourism New Zealand is behind the Huang Lei video and has also provided online training modules for overseas travel agents to
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educate them on safe driving messages. More than 2000 agents have now completed the module. Air New Zealand has an in-flight app available on driving in New Zealand, in a range of languages, available on all international flights. Rental vehicle operators have visual safety material available at rental counters including steering wheel tags and brochures. The visiting drivers project is specially focu sed on Otago, Southland and the West Coast and key tourist journeys in these areas. Story continues page 2...
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SUN NEWS CRIME LINE A summary of what your local police have dealt with this week. By Senior Sergeant Allan Grindell Police attended two crashes during the week near Makarora. The first involved an elderly couple driving off the road. Thankfully they were uninjured. The second involved two motorcyclists. One ran into the rear of the other, causing both to fall from their bikes. One rider was taken to Wanaka by ambulance with moderate injuries. One driver was apprehended for drink driving during the week. From December 1 our focus will be on speed and in particular the open roads. I need to remind every motorist that the tolerance level is only 4 kph. Crime-wise there has been some activity around town. A dog bed was stolen from the boot of a car parked at Roys Bay near the Glendhu Bay track. A Nissan Terrano was unlawfully taken from an address in Plantation Road and later returned to the address. It had obviously been used to recover a vehicle or similar as the vehicle was dirty and several alien strops had been left in the vehicle. Although Wanaka is probably one of the safest and crime free areas in the world I ask that you still take the normal proactive activities such as not leaving keys in and locking vehicles. We also attended three family/domestic related incidents. At one of these incidents a male was extremely intoxicated and damaged a window. He was arrested and will be off to court on wilful damage charges. There was also a fight (of sorts) on Ardmore Street in the early hours of Sunday morning. This involved a group of young males. Our inquiries are continuing. Thankfully it appears no one was seriously injured. If you have any information pertaining to the incidents above please call the station on 03 443 7272 to speak to an officer, or to give information anonymously, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Submissions open on proposed District Plan INBRIEF REPORTER Fire siren on the move STAFF Wanaka Sun The NZ Fire Service Commission has made an application to the Queenstown Lakes District Council under the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) to establish a communication mast and aerials and to relocate the Wanaka fire/civil defence siren on the mast. The proposed site is located adjacent to the water reservoirs on the highest point of Lismore Park, close to Plantation Road. The siren will breach day and night time noise standards when operated (for fire call outs and civil defence events). The new fire station currently under construction on Ballantyne Road does not have a fire siren, as it is located in the base of a bowl and the topography would limit sound coverage from any siren on the new site. The siren will be relocated once the new fire station has been completed. The application can be viewed at any of the council offices. Submissions are now open and close on December 17.
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The period for lodging further submissions on the Queenstown Lakes District Council’s proposed District Plan opens today (Thursday). The summary of the more than 850 submissions, and about 8000 points, received in the initial submission period, as well as the full submissions are available from today. District Plan Manager Matthew Paetz said that the largest number of submissions were requests to rezone rural properties to enable more development. The map showing the location of the more than 350 requests for rural rezoning will also be available from today. Other topics that attracted high levels of interest included the proposals relating to urban housing density, and mapping outstanding natural landscapes. Mayor Vanessa van Uden said the council was pleased with the response received from all over the district. “We received a range of views about many of the proposed plan’s provisions showing a high level of interest from
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throughout the District. We encourage everyone to have a look and contact us to see if you qualify to make a further submission,” she said. The Resource Management Act restricts the period for further submissions to a fortnight, and also puts limits on who can make further submissions. The summary of submissions is on the council’s website linked from the front page under “Consulting On”. Printed copies of the submissions and summary are in all QLDC libraries and offices around the district. Further submissions close on December 16. Pictured: QLDC district plan administrator, Ruth Joiner, with the printed version of the submissions; it is 2200 pages long and fills ten ringbinders.
MPI warns of Hepatitis A risk with frozen berries The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) Director General has issued a statement warning of a potential risk associated with packaged imported frozen berries following four human cases of Hepatitis A. The Ministry’s Director of Plants, Food and Environment, Peter Thomson, said investigations have not yet revealed a specific cause, “but there is an association with consuming imported frozen berries. Recent outbreaks in other countries also suggest this link.” Hepatitis A is a foodborne and waterborne viral disease that is spread
through contact with the faeces of an infected person, close contact with an infected person or sharing personal items such as towels or toothbrushes. It takes 15–50 days for the symptoms of Hepatitis A (fever, skin jaundice, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, stomach pains, dark coloured urine and fatigue) to show up. The Ministry has instituted a surveillance programme, including additional testing focused on imported frozen berries. “In the meantime the general advice about food safety applies. People
should wash their hands before eating and preparing food. Anyone who is concerned should briefly boil any frozen berries before eating them, or ensure cooking exceeds 85 degrees Celsius for one minute,” Peter said. Elderly persons and those with chronic liver damage are advised to avoid frozen berries that have not been heat treated. “If you are concerned about a potential risk to your health, or the health of others, you should seek advice from your medical practitioner, or call the Ministry of Health’s Healthline (0800 611 116),” he said. -WANAKA SUN
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International visiting drivers make up a significant proportion of traffic in summer in these areas. In the next three years the NZ Transport Agency will be investing $3.2bn in road safety through the National Land Transport Programme. The project includes road policing, road safety promotion and state highway and local road improvements and maintenance. The Visiting Drivers Project is a specific $11.6m investment. In Otago and Southland 50km of rumble strips are being added, along with 950km of highway marked with “keep left” arrows, 140km of “nopassing” markings and 16 traffic courtesy signs to encourage slower drivers to let traffic pass. On the West Coast there will be 50km of centre line rumble strips installed along with 12 billboards marked
with keep left, safer speeds and fatigue messaging. NZ Police will have a visible presence on certain key tourist routes. Acting national manager road policing inspector, Pete McKennie said police are aware of the concerns regarding visiting drivers, but the percentage of visiting drivers who have difficulties on our roads is very low and when they do crash it is normally for the same reasons as New Zealand drivers. “If anyone witnesses unsafe driving behaviour they should contact police. In the meantime, we’re working closely with the transport and tourism sectors across a range of initiatives to help ensure safe travel for all road users.” International visitors coming to New Zealand over the last ten years have increased by about 30 percent, and
their numbers are continuing to grow, with three million people visiting in the past 12 months. The number of crashes involving overseas licence holders has stayed relatively constant or decreased over the last ten years. “People make mistakes, whether they’re from New Zealand or overseas. Our challenge with this project is to design the ‘system’ with our tourism partners to protect all road users so that if they make a mistake the chance of them being killed or seriously injured is significantly reduced,” Jim Harland, of the NZTA, said. “Part of that is about being responsible hosts and helping our visitors access information to make safe choices and then protecting them if they do make a mistake. That’s what the Visiting Drivers Project is all about.”
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Whooping cough outbreak over STAFF REPORTER Wanaka Sun Public Health South confirmed this week the recent outbreak of pertussis (whooping cough) in the Central Otago district is now over. One hundred and seventenn cases of whooping cough were recorded between the end of July and end of November 2015. Most of these were in the Wanaka and Hawea region. “The outbreak peaked in August, but continued through to the end of September with an ongoing increase in notifications,” Southern District Health Board public health physician, Dr Naomi Gough, said. “Over half of the notifications were children but Public Health South is not aware of anyone becoming seriously unwell. Nevertheless, pertussis should be taken seriously. Prior to immunisation, pertussis was a major cause of infant mortality.” Whooping cough rates returned to normal levels for Otago and Southland around early October. “We would like to thank the communities and general practices all around Otago and Southland
for their proactive response to this outbreak, especially for the efforts of Wanaka and Hawea. Large numbers of people took the opportunity to get themselves vaccinated to protect infants and other people at high risk of serious illness, such as the immunocompromised and pregnant women. “General practices consulted many people with symptoms and assisted in protecting the wider community by vaccinating many others. These efforts along with people staying away when unwell have certainly assisted in promptly containing this outbreak.”Dr Gough said immunity to whooping cough is not lifelong and while this outbreak is now considered over, it is important to remain vigilant. “Historically national outbreaks have occurred in four to five yearly cycles, which is thought to be linked to waning immunity across the population. Pertussis does circulate in the community and while adults who catch the disease may only have a mild illness, they can pass it on to others. For this reason it is recommended that all children keep up to date with their immunisations and adults who have regular contact with high risk people get boosters.”
Seasonal storm leaves damage in wake MADDY HARKER Wanaka Sun Summer has finally arrived, making the storm in Central Otago last Thursday seem like a distant memory. The storm caused damage throughout the region with flights delayed, falling trees, damaged houses, power cuts and even a flying greenhouse. Trees falling on power lines, downed lines and a telegraph pole fire were all causes of power outages on Tuesday and Thursday last week. Another “tree on line” incident on Monday left residents in Albert Town without electricity while Aurora technicians cleared the debris. Glenorchy Road and Mount Aspiring Road were both closed and heavy equipment was
required to clear the sites. On Glenorchy Road, entangled power lines made it dangerous for the road crew to clear the road. One of the most impressive cases of fallen trees was a 100-year-old gum tree at Fork Farm in Maungawera Valley. Fork Farm is farmed by Lizzie Carruthers and Phill Hunt. “It’s a bit sad to lose it because it flowers all around and is always full of birds,” Lizzie said. Luckily the tree was located 100 to 200m away from their house. The wind also picked up their woodshed roof and it flew over the woolshed, gouging a hole in it on the way, Lizzie said. Pictured: A fallen tree blocking the WanakaMount Aspiring Road was cleared by the team from Central Machine Hire (November 27).
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Marching for climate change MADDY HARKER Wanaka Sun Wanaka’s second Climate Change March, held on Sunday, attracted about 350 people. Wanaka’s numbers contributed to the estimated 780,000 protesters worldwide, breaking records as the largest climate mobilisation in history. The march was one of the many held around the world to demand action to stop climate change ahead of the United Nations Climate Conference which began in Paris on Monday. The two-week conference will be attended by more than 100 heads of government and is expected
to produce the most significant international agreement to reduce climate change to date. “I realised that the event was a success and the message to ask for strong climate policies we send to the United Nations Climate Conference is actually likely to be heard,” organiser Florence Micoud said. Wanaka protesters gathered at the Dinosaur Park before the parade, which stretched the length of Pembroke Park, Florence said. “Thank you to everyone who turned up, supported and made it fun,” she said. Pictured: Protesters march on Pembroke Park on Sunday.
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Eradicating TB from the Upper Clutha GLENDA TURNBULL Wanaka Sun OSPRI (Operational Solutions for Primary Industries), a not-for-profit limited company whose role is to help protect and enhance New Zealand’s primary industries reputation, has been working with local farmers to eradicate tuberculosis (TB) from wildlife in the area. Pest control operations are being carried out as part of the TBfree programme. Areas around Wanaka and Hawea are part of New Zealand’s ten million hectare TB risk area where TB-infected wild animals have been found. OSPRI is proposing intensive ground possum control work in the Upper Clutha area and an aerial operation in the Mount Gold area. “These areas were identified in the 1990s as key buffer areas to prevent the spread of TB possums westwards to Makarora, Hunter Valley and THE WANAKA SUN
Mount Aspiring National Park. The ground control work and the Mount Gold aerial operation is needed to maintain this buffer,” Southern South Island area disease manager Garry Knowles said. An information event is planned for early 2016 for the public to meet with OSPRI staff and discuss the operation. Southern South Island programme manager Brent Rohloff said: “A 188,500ha control programme is currently underway in the Upper Clutha. Of this total amount, 5500ha is under aerial control which is approximately three percent of the total TBfree programme.” “Ground-based control work, supported by aerial operations, protects the significant economic contribution pastoral production makes to Otago’s economy each year. Pest control work also benefits the region’s biodiversity which are extremely vulnerable to introduced predators, such as possums, ferrets, stoats and rats.” THURSDAY 03.12.15 - WEDNESDAY 09.12.15
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Trust thanks volunteers Te Kakano Aotearoa Trust invite volunteers to their Christmas barbecue at Rotary Park by Stoney Creek this Sunday (December 6, 4pm to 6.30pm). Te Kakano Aotearoa Trust is a Wanaka community-based native plant nursery specialising in propagating plants of local origin (Upper Clutha region) and uses these plants for localised native habitat restoration. The Trust wishes to celebrate a great year and to thank their volunteers for their hard work. For any changes due to bad weather check the Te Kakano Facebook page.
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Raising men’s health with a shave GLENDA TURNBULL Wanaka Sun Many Wanaka women are glad to see the end of Movember, an annual event raising funds and awareness for men’s health, specifically prostate cancer and depression. It means their men will shave moustaches that have been growing on their top lip for the last 30 days. This Movember marked the tenth anniversary of moustache growing for a cause in New Zealand. The theme for this year was ‘move’. In addition to growing their moustaches, Wanaka Proactive members took on the challenge to exceed 32,050km of running, cycling and rowing, which they exceeded. In America, about 32,050 men die from prostate cancer each year and in New Zealand around 3,000 are diagnosed annually. WellSouth Health Promotion Coordinator Sarah
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Santa Claus is flying into town fly back with his elves, landing near Warbirds & Wheels Attraction and Diner at around 2.45pm. The local fire brigade will transport the merry quartet to the diner. Kids can sit on Santa’s knee and put in their present requests, hang out with the fire brigade and enjoy the bouncy castle and Christmas festivities. It is a free community event. -WANAKA SUN
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Twenty one nominations for Kahu YouthESSENTIAL Volunteer Awards people doing great things in the community can MADDY HARKER often go unnoticed. Wanaka Sun This year, the volunteer work carried out by Nominations have closed for the second Kahu nominees included everything from St John’s Youth Volunteer Awards with 21 individual Youth and environmental groups to running forENGLEFIELD VALENCIA SHOWER nominations. The nominees are young people eign language or music classes for those younger 900 x 900 / White / Square / Flat Wall aged between 11 and 19. than themselves. Kahu Youth worker Richard Elvey said he was “It’s just amazing. We’re really excited for the blown away with the diversity of the volunteering awards event,” Richard said. among nominees. The awards include five judging categories: 12 “It’s a fantastic group of kids from all walks of and under, 16 and under, 18 and under, and the life doing good things in the community.” Supreme Winner. 693601 This year the judging panel will be members of Last years’ supreme winner, Maddison Frazer (then 11) was a standout member of the commuthe newly-formed Upper Clutha Youth Council. nity, Richard said. All nominations will have their name and gender “She hadn’t even started at MAC yet and she’d removed before judging to ensure impartiality. racked up something like 400 volunteer hours that The event will be held at Amigos Mexican Grill year. It was practically everything you could think on December 8, from 5pm to 7pm. of – she’d literally gone above and beyond.” Kahu Youth encourages members of theVANITY comSAPPHIRE ENGLEFIELD / Floorstanding The awards were inspired by the fact that young munity to attend and750mm support these young people.
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Little lungs stay smoke free GLENDA TURNBULL Wanaka Sun Riverside Educare and Hawea Kindergarten have just become the first centres in the Upper Clutha to take part in the Little Lungs - Pukahukahu Iti programme (LL). LL introduces the government’s Smokefree 2025 goal and focusses on ways educators can raise the issue of smoke-free cars and homes to parents, caregivers and whanau of their students. Thirty percent of New Zealand smokers still smoke in their cars and smoke fumes are 11 times more concentrated than in open space. This second-hand smoke exposure puts children at risk of contracting asthma, chest infections and glue ear, and increases the risk of experiencing sudden infant death syndrome. WellSouth Health Promotion Coordinator Sarah Berger said, “We’ve just done some training about smoke-free cars and homes and little steps to advocate it. We are not
asking parents to quit, just for them to be aware of the effects of smoking in cars and at home.” “LL ultimately aims to reduce children’s exposure to second-hand smoke and normalise Smokefree environments.” “It’s extremely important to protect children from exposure to second-hand smoke because their smaller airways, little lungs and developing immune systems mean they are more vulnerable to tobacco smoke than adults,” Sarah said. Public Heath South spokesperson Marie Roxburgh said, “Establishing smoke-free rules like not smoking around children and keeping the house and car smoke free is a great first step.” Riverside Educare has recently completed the on-site workshop. Early childhood teacher Suzy Phahlert said, “We are using the painting jackets [which have the logo on them].” The plaque at the front door of the centre has become a good talking point.
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“The logo is eye catching. It makes it an approachable topic to discuss with the parents. Some of the parents have asked us about it and, having done the course, we have been given some phrases we can use to talk to them,” Suzy said. More than 40 early childhood centres
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N O T I C E B O A R D Queenstown Lakes District Council Proposed District Plan - Summary of Decisions Requested Queenstown Lakes District Council gives notice as of 3 December 2015, that a Summary of Decisions Requested is available for inspection for the Proposed District Plan – Stage 1. You can see the Summary of Decisions Requested and full submissions at the following locations during business hours. (Council offices 8.30am-5pm. Library opening hours vary, please check www.codc-qldc.govt.nz for details). Council Offices: • 10 Gorge Road, Queenstown • 74 Shotover Street, Queenstown, • Wanaka Service Centre, 47 Ardmore Street Wanaka Public Libraries: • Queenstown Library: 10 Gorge Road • Wanaka Library: Dunmore Street • Arrowtown Library: 58 Buckingham Street • Makarora Library: Rata Road • Glenorchy Library: 13 Islay Street • Lake Hawea Library: Myra Street • Kingston Library: 48 Kent Street The following persons may lodge a further submission in support or opposition to any original submission: (a) Any person representing a relevant aspect of the public interest; and (b) Any person that has an interest in the proposed policy statement or plan greater than the interest that the general public has; and (c) The local authority itself. Options for making a submission are: Online: Post: Email:
www.qldc.govt.nz/proposed-district-plan Queenstown Lakes District Council, Private Bag 50072, Queenstown 9348, Attention: Proposed District Plan Further Submission services@qldc.govt.nz (subject line: Proposed District Plan Further Submission)
If you decide not to make a submission using our online form, please be aware that written submissions must be on Form 6 as prescribed by the Resource Management Act 1991. This form is available from the locations listed above.
New glass gallery is now open New to our region, glass artists Ola & Marie Höglund welcome visitors to their glass gallery only 25 minutes drive from Wanaka. The Höglund Art Glass Gallery is also Ola and Marie's new home and here they show their art glass created at their glassblowing studio in Nelson since 1984. Visitors to the gallery will find a wide range of handmade art glass for gifts, classic settings, contemporary living spaces and timeless collectables in a constantly changing display of vases, bowls, platters,
jugs, candlesticks, paperweights and goblets complemented by unique glass jewellery. Their garage will house a glass studio and workshop. Ola and Marie have received many accolades such as the America's Cup and the Sydney Olympic Games and their masterpieces are held in public and private collections worldwide. Höglund Art Glass Gallery is clearly signposted and is open for visitors seven days. 1767 Luggate-Cromwell Road. Ph 03 442 7210
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All further submissions must be received no later than 16 December 2015 and, within 5 working days of lodging it with Council you must serve a copy of it on the person(s) who made the original submission(s). Following collation of all further submissions received, the Council will appoint a Hearings Panel to assess the Proposed District Plan – Stage 1 and the submissions lodged to it, including further submissions. The Panel will hold public hearings to enable any submitters to present their submissions in person. Following deliberation, decisions will be issued by the Hearings Panel to withdraw, retain or modify the Proposed District Plan – Stage 1. Any person who was a submitter, or lodged a further submission, and who is not satisfied with the decision reached, may appeal that decision to the Environment Court. Not sure whether you can make a further submission? A duty policy planner can help – just call the main Council line 03 441 0499 (Queenstown) or 03 443 0024 (Wanaka). This notice is pursuant to Clause 7 of the First Schedule to the Resource Management Act 1991
Queenstown Lakes District Council Water Supply Bylaw 2015 On 26 November 2015 Queenstown Lakes District Council adopted the Water Supply Bylaw 2015 which assists with the supply and control of water within the Queenstown Lakes District. The commencement date will be 1 December 2015. This Bylaw can be found at www.qldc.govt.nz
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Mount Aspiring College 2015 senior prize giving results STAFF REPORTER Wanaka Sun Mount Aspiring Senior Prizegiving was held last Friday at 7pm. The premier awards were won by Noel Bisson (dux, pictured), Katherine Millis (proxime accessit), Ellis Meyer-Budge (best all round boy) and Bronnie Ormandy (best all round girl). A special speech was given by Mr John Turnbull who will retire at the end of this year after almost forty years of teaching in Wanaka. The junior prizegiving will be held tonight (Thursday) at 5.30pm. See below for full awards list: ACADEMIC AWARDS Year 11: Lily Waters (food and nutrition), Anna Edwards (Maori), Ella Maluschnig (visual art), Jette Cavanagh (outdoor pursuits), Sean Dickey (computing), Campbell Russell (physical education), Luke Burke (drama), Lucan Smith (music), Rory Hannon (economics), Amy Knight (English), Ashleigh Cram (history), Ben Everest (woodwork and mechanical engineering), Caitlin Sanders (Spanish, geography and science), Samuel Sandri (mathematics – Mike Sheehan scholarship and spatial and product design), Adam Hewson (Treble Cone scholarship). Year 12: Simon Dalley (pathways), Caris-Brook Bowler (tourism and tourism scholarship), Lily Bowman (business), Riley Bruce (Maori), Erin Greenwood (drama), Jorden Rasmussen (woodwork), Rosie Spearing (physical education), Tim Weir (econom-
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LAKE HAWEA 41 Newcastle Road Love the Lifestyle Nestled into 2024m2 of private established grounds this charming property could be the little slice of paradise that you have been seeking. With 2 bedrooms in the main home and a separate Artist Studio / Sleep out with bathroom the options are endless. This property is not your standard vanilla home and has beautiful features throughout including timber floors, substantial covered porch and timber detailing. With a great little school in the area and a private rural feel this home is sure to please. The current owner has had a change of circumstances and is taking this property to auction at 3:00pm on 11 December 2015 (unless sold prior). So if you are looking to get out of the rate race or struggling to get into the market you need to view this charming property.
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CAMERA CLUB Reflections are around us everywhere in the world and many photographers find photographing them a most rewarding and creative activity. Our choice of reflective subjects is limitless and how we capture the final image is down to understanding some basic techniques and our own imagination. Water is probably the most popular subject photographers take reflective pictures of. This could be huge lakes or tiny puddles produced by rainfall; still water, which produces mirror-like reflections, or blurred water which will give a more abstract effect to the picture. We should also learn to take reflective pictures from a variety of surfaces, such as shiny metal, glass, mirrors, ceramic tiles and varnished wood. Once we have found our surface we can then try to use different subjects to see what reflections we are able to achieve. The more interesting the shape, the more interesting the formation of the reflection will be. On the technical side, composition is important and in reflection photography we need to think about the angle of the light and how it affects the reflection. In a studio we can manipulate things to emphasise the reflection, but in a natural setting we may need to explore different viewpoints to find the angle at which the reflection is most visible. Photographing still water reflections need a huge depth of focus as we want the objects reflected in the water to be sharp as well as the water itself. As a guide, use aperture priority with camera set at f8-f16, a shutter speed of 1/100th second or higher and the low-
Reflections are all around us est ISO possible. These settings are also a good guide for reflections from mirrors or glass. Place the horizon line near the upper third of the image to emphasise the subject (the reflection).
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We can show off our main subject, for example a famous landmark reflected in a window, without the need of a perfect reflection. Indeed by using curved reflective surfaces we can create great abstract images that make the viewer question what they are seeing. When taking reflective pictures of people try not to make the image look too formal, instead give the image a more casual look. Of course one person we can model a reflection shot on is ourselves, giving a new dimension to the popular “selfie” photograph. This was the approach used by Simon Scaife in his picture “Round Ball”. Simon took the
reflective picture of himself while at work in the garden centre of a well-known DIY store in Wanaka. Simon was attracted by the reflection from the round ball as it gave an abstract view of himself, the plants and the other products the garden centre sells. He liked the distortion of the roof-line and the way the grey tiles, the red colour of the boxes and the greens of the plants complimented each other. He took the picture with a Sony-A330 camera with an aperture of f4, a focal length of 85mm, a shutter speed of 1/25 second and an ISO of 100. The adjudicator of the club’s monthly competition awarded the image an honours with the comments: “Interesting and fun to see an innovative interpretation of the subject, reflections. The distortion of the roof lines is great and I find they add to the story of a bit manic sense of proportions that this image conveys. To me, the predominantly grey and red colour pallette ensures that, despite the busyness of the reflection, my eyes keeps focused on the photographer.” Wanaka Camera Club is a club dedicated to help improve the photographic skills of anyone interested in photography. We welcome anyone to join us, irrespective of photographic ability – if you know nothing about photography we will teach you. Come along and see what we can do for you. We meet on the second Monday of each month at 7.30pm at the St John’s Room, Link Way. Because of our Christmas party and award presentation the next club meeting will be on Monday February 8, 2016.
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A tale of little loves A world-renowned photographer has created a new book featuring children from Makarora and Tarras. “Little Loves” is Rachael Hale McKenna’s latest photography book, celebrating the special connection between Kiwi children and their animals. She travelled throughout New Zealand to create the book. Local children featuring in the book are Jack, 12, and Billie, 9, whose mother is Tui Willson, of Tarras. Also from Tarras is Millicent, 12, whose parents are Matthew and Fiona Robinson. Beau, 4, Rebecca, 8, and Sophie, 5, (pictured) whose parents are Richard and Penny Blanc are from Makarora. It is Rachael’s first book after returning to New Zealand. -WANAKA SUN
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Thousands flocked to Cromwell Christmas at the races last Sunday where horses were not the only thing on show. Both women and men came out in their best to enjoy the beautiful weather and cheer on the jockeys. Frills, frocks and hats were the order of the day for the ladies, while the men came decked out in smart suits. There was a festive feel to the day with lots of bubbly flowing and the kids were also catered for with a giant slide and dodgems.
It’s panic mode. What are you going to wear to that looming Christmas function, wedding, party or family occasion this summer? You want to look fabulous, and why shouldn’t you? Being a female is about celebrating your beauty and wearing items that make us feel amazing. We should delight in the thought of dressing up, instead of dreading the task. Following these steps will help perfect your look, and have you stepping out in style. Absolutely think ahead. Plan your outfit the night before. Don’t wake up in the morning and grab the first thing you see. It may work out or you may regret it. A rush job means no time for thought, resulting in an unfinished look that could have been better. Choose your core outfit. This usually consists of a top and skirt, pants and top or dress. Once you have your outfit, this will determine underwear and accessories you can add. If the outfit is simple and clean, this is your chance to get creative or bold and add other aspects to your look. If one or more of your core layers has a statement piece, this is your cue to simplify your accessories.
What lies underneath. Underwear and shape wear will make a huge difference and lay the right foundation. It will determine how your clothes sit or drape on your body. Don’t underestimate the importance of this layer. What you wear on your feet. Shoes can make or break your outfit. There is nothing worse than a stunning outfit finished with a bad pair of shoes. Make sure they match the overall finish and vibe of your look. Accessorise your best assets - think about which areas on your body you want to highlight. If you want to draw attention to your face, wear a statement necklace etc. Integrate current trends into your look and add some more of your personality. Consider how the items relate to the overall look of your outfit. Look in the mirror. It may be tempting to rush out the door. Don’t do it. Some outfits may look better in your head than they actually do in reality. A full length mirror is a must, and taking a selfie can be a great way to check yourself out. Always remember, an outfit is complete when worn by you with confidence and a smile!
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Magical atmosphere at Santa’s Grotto GLENDA TURNBULL Wanaka Sun It doesn’t matter whether you’ve been naughty or nice, the Upper Clutha Community Christmas Trust (UCCCT) invite you to experience the magical Christmas atmosphere at Santa’s Grotto. Santa is arriving this Saturday, December 5, at 11am for his first visit to the grotto being set up by his band of helpers at the Upper Clutha Rugby Club rooms. Organiser Jen Anderson said the Upper Clutha Rugby Club had been amazing. “We just want to thank them for giving us
the opportunity to use their club rooms. It has given us much more room.” As you enter the grotto, you pass a line of toy soldiers, then 20 decorated Christmas trees, 14 sponsored and decorated by local businesses and six donated to local preschools for them to decorate. After voting for your favourite tree you continue on your journey through the labyrinth of rooms, all with different themes. This is the second year for the grotto. Organisers want people to bring their cameras to take their own photos with Santa, and don’t forget your letter to
Santa. There’s a post box in his study in the Grotto. UCCCT chairperson Yeverley McCarthy said, “The Trust is planning another Santa’s grotto in Hawea next year.” “We want to spread the spirit of Christmas to everyone in the Upper Clutha.” Entry is $3 per person or $10 for group tickets (maximum 5). Santa’s Grotto will be open from December 5 to Sunday December 13. For information on dates and times contact Jen Anderson 0275410997 or facebook.com/Santas-Grotto-inWanaka.
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VIEWPOINT TEXT THE WANAKA SUN 021 0849 0001 Heads up people: QLDC have just finished spraying round up in Riverside. They’ve taken down the notices but the residue remains. Shouldn’t the notices be a permanent fixture? Or no poison put on our parks. Recycle bins on windy days!! Put your glass/ plastics bin on top of your paper/cardboard bin to stop paper getting blown away!!! But be mindfull they don’t get jammed together and make it difficult for the recycling boys!!!
Please tell me how anyone with true love and dedication to this beautiful town of ours, can truly support a massive shed being errected on our iconic waterfront. Less than 100 members spoiling it for thousands forever.
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A power outage on Tuesday November 24 from Millers Flat to Glenorchy promoted numerous posts on our Facebook page last week, here are a few of your comments: What’s going on with grid...my sister in Hokitika earlier in evening said whole of coast was out, we don’t notice cause on separate power supply in Haast. Looking from Mt Barker I can see the whole town is out. First World Central Otago Problems eh!
What would we do without torches on our phones and social media.
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It was a power pole on fire at Gravelly Gully near Cromwell.
Everywhere. Pretty appalling. Where’s the back up. One power pole to take out 4 towns and all rural surroundings - that’s one very important pole.
Beacon Point is out - sounds like everyone is! Lucky the moon is bright this evening.
Petroleum art In agreement with F. Gilmore regarding his letter of last week ‘Skid-mark Art’ (Wanaka Sun, November 26), I also am “marvelled” at the sometimes near perfect application of burnt rubber to the Macadam. Canvases abound for the young artist, like the new orange pillar chicane at entry to the Red Bridge, designed to keep the tourists onside. Or the atmosphere where the monoxide smudge of brown sits juxtaposition to the crisp ozone blue. or the thick black brown in multi layers of all engulfing depth just below surface of the almost azure blue Gulf of Mexico. Awaiting the swirl of nature’s hand next hurricane season to mix the two… I think the skid-marks on or even the road itself could be likened to the swath through the grasslands left by stampeding buffalo, now lost, or perhaps that same swath left by the lemmings as they hurl themselves off the edge of the planet into the abyss below. Brendan Holloway Upper Clutha
Time to call it a day Local award-winning, multisport athlete Jess Simson has retired from the sport. She shared the online announcement with the Wanaka Sun on Tuesday. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
“Training and racing. A beautiful thing. In which you find excellent opportunities to connect with your surroundings, be present with your mind, explore your limits, share special bonds with others who join you on your adventures, appreciate the gift that is movement, the gifts of nature, learn to accept pain as something that passes and gain self-belief as you tackle things you believe you could not. [They are] only a handful of the reasons why I would love to continue this journey, however after three years of fulltime commitment I have decided it is time to explore other areas of life. Ski patrolling, whitewater raft guiding, and working at the Department of Conservation as a Community Relations Ranger were all great jobs too. I am 100 percent positive that I still have a lot to offer as well as a lot to improve on in all my sports, but at this stage I feel like I have achieved what I initially set out to achieve and more. I remember walking into Val Burke’s office in October 2011 saying “I want to start winning things”. “What?” she said. Good question, I had no idea. And no idea about what it took to win. It has been a wild journey figuring this out and I would like to thank everyone who has helped me along the way. So many contributors enabling my “career” successes, not just limited to the times I have stood on the podium. Success has come in many forms. A massive thank you to my incredibly supportive husband, Hazen. To my coach, Matty Graham. My Team NZ Adventure team mates, who both taught and inspired me. And to all my sponsors who I genuinely believe are leaders in what they do, not just with what they provide but in the manner in which they do. I am a strong believer that “success begins where your comfort zone ends”, and man has it been uncomfortable! Ha Looking forward to enjoying some home comforts now being back in NZ, getting back to 100 percent health post the Maui World Xterra Champs and to my new challenges ahead where I set out to teach what I have learnt and help enrich others also endeavouring to achieve their goals, in whatever form that may be! Very, very exciting times.” -WANAKA SUN
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Wanakareer here?
Hamish is our Digital Manager and he talks to us all day in acronyms like S.E.O, S.E.M, C.R.O, P.P.C, C.P.C, E.D.M, S.M.O, P.H.P and M.O.Z.
Do you wanakareer selling New Zealand holidays? Well the New Zealand Fine Touring Group continuing to grow andabout. we are We on the for another awesome local to join our busy absolutelyisno idea what he fast is on dohunt know it’s imporsales team.
Sometimes we have tant but we are much more attracted to the likes of W.I.N.E, C.H.E.E.S.E and T.H.E B.A.B.Y.S.I.T.T.E.R.S A.R.R.I.V.E.D! If like us you are big on things like honesty, fun (a sense of humour is very important to us
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So, to give Hamish a hand and New so he’s got someone to talk his fandangled digital marOur mission is to create independence and a lifelong love of Zealand then you’re already half way there! keting mumbo jumbo too we are looking for a new Digital Marketing Coordinator. learning in our children by delivering excellent Montessori programs Here’s the other half: in a high quality environment. We’ve got a number of very successful websites selling New Zealand holidays to the We seek an enthusiastic, qualified early childhood teacher to join world and we are very keen to•take marketing to a whole new level plus Areour you online passionate and knowledgeable about New Zealand? our passionate and supportive team of professionals working within make our stamp in the social space and improve emailyou marketing. A great chal• Is attention to detailour something love? our spacious, well-resourced centre. Do you have excellent administration and communication skills? lenge! Does it sound like a bit •of Y.O.U? If you are self-motivated, an excellent communicator who loves • Are you a good sales person? If so then here’s what our ideal•person like: children and is drawn to the Montessori philosophy we look forward Do youlooks have an uncompromising dedication to deliver the best service? to your application. • Loves optimizing, writing, innovating, and and probing tosolver? squeeze everything • Are youanalysing a lateral thinker problem This is a permanent position which also offers great opportunity for out of our websites and social media. If you can tick all or most of these boxes then we would love to talk to you. This isprofessional a full time development. • Have great experience in unleashing the power of the digital world andawill position working in our lake front Wanaka office with greatlaugh bunch of passionateApplications ‘super’ close December 11th 2015 people. a maniacal ‘I can do that’ laugh when Hamish says ‘but we have seven different Please email Anne-Marie Love, Managing Teacher for a position brands for you to work on’. and/or application form annemarie.love@mchw.co.nz We are very customer focused and looking after our clients is paramount to us sodescription some weekend andmumbo public holiday work is therefore required. We on hire for character and train for • Fluent in fandangled digital marketing jumbo and understands what skill so even if you haven’t worked in tourism before if you can sell and have a great attitude earth Hamish is on about. then apply now! • An expert at organising workload and juggling lots of priorities. If all this sounds like you and you are a permanent resident in NZ and committed to living in • A superb online and offline communicator who then enjoys working in a small tight knit our wonderful Wanaka get in touch today! team where everyone pitches in. Customer Service - Drive Thru To apply send us your C.V. and covering letter (by Monday 17 August 2015) telling us • A story telling creative hero with an ability to turn boring features or sterile facts why you wanakareer here. Address it to kerry@nzft.co.nz into super awesome content with engaging imagery all faster than a speeding bul Our business is growing so we need to expand our customer service team here in Wanaka. let and in a single bound. • Packed with so much initiative that Hamish will need to calm them down each morning with bribes of no coffee and lots of sleep. So, Wanakareer with us? Well if you think you L.O.V.E the idea of selling New Zealand, can talk to Hamish, are a permanent resident, can tick of most of the above list and are committed to living in the beautiful community of Wanaka then quick smart and send your C.V to david@nzft.co.nz Go on, you know you want too. Applications close 1.5. December 2.0.1.5 THE WANAKA SUN
We are looking for candidates with can do attributes: - Outstanding customer service skills - Strong team ethic - Ability to learn point of sale system - Forklift experience an advantage This is a permanent position working Monday to Friday and every second Saturday. Please apply in writing to: mark.gould@placemakers.co.nz
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GREBE DIARY Retired zoologist John Darby keeps us up to date on the latest grebe hatchings at Lake Wanaka. Nests two, seven and 11 have hatched their chicks this past week, adding a further nine to the previous week’s hatching of seven. I keep checking my figures to make sure I am not in error, but that now brings the total of chicks hatched on the marina since this programme began to 76. Almost certainly not all chicks that have left the marina will survive, though the best indicator we have thus far comes from birds returning to the marina with their chicks in tow to start another brood (another crazy thing these bird do). Thus far, chick survival is well above published figures. However, I am reliably informed significant predators of little chicks include eels and large fish (which is good reason for men and young boys not to skinny dip in Lake Wanaka). Earlier in the week it appeared we would have a few resident birds with chicks living around the marina. That was not to be with the storms we have experienced; brood dispersal took on a whole new meaning. At the moment, after weeks of almost frenetic activity with up to 12 platforms occupied, there are now just four nests with eggs. Next week - why it may be an advantage to neglect one egg of a clutch. In the meantime, a novel approach to nesting is being explored by the pair of Welcome Swallows I spotted a few weeks ago. They have nested under the roof of the boat called Bluefin berthed next to nest four and they clearly are not toilet trained. John Darby
Riding for disabled Ribbon Day Eight riders from Wanaka Riding for Disabled (RDA) travelled to Alexandra for the Ribbon Day event last Thursday. They took out the High Points Trophy, winning it back from Alexanda RDA. The event was also an opportunity for the riders to prepare for the Special Olympics next year. All support is gratefully appreciated. If you would like to help support the riders please call Sharon on 443 6113. Wanaka RDA riders (from left to right): Sabina Gibson, Scott Welch, Morgan James, Ewan Little, Renon Sasaki, Shenee Pryde, Simon Scaife and Rick MacLean.
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final score. Matrix Albion posted 117 for 6 off the 20 overs. Scott Finlay was the top scorer with 42. Blacks replied with 114 for 8 off the 20 overs. Scott rounded off a player-of-the-day performance with three wickets in the second innings. Matrix Albion will meet Dunstan High School in the finals of the 20/20 on Saturday at noon in Alexandra. Tom Myles and the Otago Country Representative team went down to North Otago over the weekend. Tom bowled 1for 32 off 15 overs. Otago Country has three must-win games in the Hawke Cup, with a one-day game against Dunedin Metro in Otereahua on Sunday.
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New Zealand rugby legends will be in town this Friday for Sports Café Night, a fundraiser for Upper Clutha Junior Rugby at the Lake Wanaka Centre. Hosts will include Marc Ellis, Kees Meeuws, John Timu, Stu Forster, Arran Pene, John Leslie, David Latta, Jamie Joseph and Paul Allison.
It’s an opportunity for locals to hear the hosts swap stories while supporting a good cause – the event is a fundraiser for Upper Clutha junior rugby. It will help to support the 25 juniors planning to go on tour to Australia next April. As well as the stories, the entertainment will include a silent auction and a haka performed by the juniors.
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WanakaWanaka Progressive Bowls – 27:11:15 Skips: 1st Don Mcleay 2nd Neville Young 3rd John Barton Thirds: 1st Bernie Kane 2nd Michael Barnett 3rd Wendy Byers Leads: 1st Sandy Morris 2nd Rick McLean Wanaka Bridge Club Result. Christman Pairs 1. North/South:- Laraine Shepherd. Lynne Fegan 65.81% 1. Vivienne Christie, Carolyn Grey 58.70% 2. Helen Cornwell, Nan Ottrey 57.11% 3. East/West:-
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Sports turf starts to take shape STAFF REPORTER Wanaka Sun The $1.8m development of the Central Otago Sports Turf in Cromwell is underway with the new water turf on track to be finished by the end of January. The project includes the removal of the old turf and replacement of the new turf, constructing the new mini warm-up turf, installing new irrigation systems, the rubber underlay and the new turf. “We are delighted that the old turf, which has been in use for 18 years, was able to be removed in such a way that much of it along with the rubber underlay was able to be made available to the public for recycling,” Central Otago sports turf trust chairman Michael Paardekooper. “More than half of the old turf had been picked up.” The trust has raised $1.7m for the upgrade of the turf and the building of a
new amenities building but was still short around $90,000, he said. “Because of the shortfall, work on the amenities building has been delayed until early in the New Year. We are working with our preferred builder, looking at the design to see if we can make some changes and find a way to get it within our budget.” The trust is also continuing to sell sponsorship for square metres of the new turf, with 50sqm still available. Each sponsor of a square metre of turf will be recognised with their name on a brass plaque being erected at the turf. Pictured: Central Otago Sports Turf trust chairman Michael Paardekooper, centre, with Otago Community Trust chair Ross McRobie and trustee Noeline Munro, both from Wanaka, check progress on the new sports turf in Cromwell on Monday. The Otago Community Trust has been a major funder of the project, contributing $280,000.
Students practising at the Hawea Flat Hall (left to right, from bottom): Holly Ingham, Isla Ingham, Rahana Brett, Celeste Rumore, Lily Cousins, Tia McCutcheon, Minnie Harker Gilmour, Melia Brett and Amelia Sramek.
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Ballerinas ready to perform CAROLINE HARKER Wanaka Sun Dancers aged from three to 70 years old will be on stage during the Aspiring Ballet School end of year concert. They are performing Red Riding Hood and the Wolf. Students come from Makarora, Hawea, Wanaka, Cromwell and Queenstown. School director Miranda Schwarz said
the students are looking forward to their first dress rehearsal, which is tonight, just ten days before the show. Support from the Queenstown Lakes District Council helped to cover almost all hall expenses. The performance will be in the Lake Wanaka Centre on December 5 starting at 5pm. Tickets are available on the door for $10 per person, or $30 per family.
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