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Drugs not welcome at bike park Disgust at paraphernalia found at popular biking area GLENDA TURNBULL Wanaka Sun hen Wanaka local Gina Matete turned up at the Lismore Park bike park on the weekend, she wasn’t expecting to find drug utensils on the table of their “lounge”.

Gina and her partner moved to Wanaka from Queenstown about five months ago and are both keen BMX riders. They both like riding at the park and have been volunteering with the Wanaka Mountain Bike Club, helping the club keep the park maintained and tidy.

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place where people can ride and stay out of trouble,” she said.

Gina said that everyone is pretty nice and respectful, it is just the ones that turn up at night when it is dark that are not, and they are not welcome.

“Be aware if your kids come down and play, we are there and keep them safe and do not let anyone get into trouble, but they need to know sometimes these things happen,” Gina said.

They encourage kids who use the park to walk through their lines before they jump to make sure that there is no broken glass or bottles

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“Because we spend a lot of time there, you notice what goes on.

Sometimes there are drunks who come through the park at night and throw their bottles around. The other day a local school boy who rides really well and helps us out with cleaning the park, he noticed that there were a few bits and pieces lying on the table. He had taken them away and put them in a plastic bag, but he showed them to me,” Gina said.

“It infuriates me. Kids go down there and it is not what we want, we want to create a space where people can hang out, a welcoming

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in their landing area.

The park is very progressional, with jumps and tracks suitable for beginners to advanced riders.

“Everyone is welcome to come hang out in our “lounge” at the woods in Lismore Park, but please don’t bring your drugs and leave your stuff lying around. Have some respect for people,” Gina said.

When contacted by the Wanaka Sun, Constable Ian Henderson from Wanaka Police commented that they had not been contacted about the matter and there had not been any ongoing problems at the bike park that the police were aware of.

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Year of the Monkey GLENDA TURNBULL Wanaka Sun The region is getting ready for an influx of Chinese tourists with Chinese New Year on Monday February 8.

It is also known as the Spring Festival, the literal translation of the modern Chinese name.

Celebrations traditionally run from the evening preceding the first day, to the Lantern Festival on the 15th day of the first calendar month.

The first day of the New Year falls on the new moon between January 21 and February 20.

In Chinese astrology, each year is associated with a Chinese zodiac animal sign and one the Five Elements: Gold (Metal), Water, Wood, Fire, or Earth. Both the sign and element of your birth year are said to affect your personality and destiny.

This year is the Year of the Monkey. The Monkey is ninth of the 12 animals in the recurring

12-year Chinese zodiac cycle.

Chinese New Year is celebrated by putting up red posters with poetic verses on their doors, Chinese New Year pictures on their walls and decorating their homes with red lanterns. It is also a time to reunite with relatives, so many people visit their families.

Tourism New Zealand is encouraging business operators to provide quality experiences to Chinese tourists and have established a China Tool-kit to help the visitor sector develop and deliver products that Chinese visitors value and enjoy - by providing in one place a collection of useful tools that businesses can access.

Tourism New Zealand report that visitors from China have increased 35 percent in the year ending November 2015, with China being New Zealand’s second largest visitor market behind Australia.

Chinese New Year runs from February 8 to February 22.

New flights to boost tourism MADDY HARKER Wanaka Sun Air New Zealand has announced that, if approved by regulators, it will begin evening flights this winter.

Lake Wanaka Tourism general manager James Helmore said he believes this will have a significant effect on tourism in the Queenstown Lakes District.

“I think it’s a fantastic move for the whole region,” James said.

The proposed increase in Air New Zealand’s domestic flight schedule would be like extending the current summer flight window between Auckland and Queenstown.

“It basically allows Aucklanders more opportunities to come for a long weekend. They can leave work, jump on a plane, be down here, ski, and then return home, all in the space of a weekend,” he said.

“If you look back over the last twelve months, records keep being broken. It will help build on that success and further boost those visitor numbers in winters.”

The airport’s latest monthly statistics show total passenger movements topped 1.5 million in the last calendar year - a record for a 12-month period - and were up 14.3 percent on the previous year.

Queenstown Airport Corporation acting CEO Mike Clay said the extended flight schedule would increase visitors’ options.

“For domestic leisure travellers it will make a weekend break possible year-round and for business travellers it will mean more flexibility, potentially enabling them to do a return day trip instead of having to stay overnight,” Mike said.

“It will also mean better international connectivity for all travellers through Auckland,” Mike said the evening flights will also provide more choice and flexibility for residents, and create “a significant number of jobs” for the community.

An $18 million runway and lighting upgrade to accommodate evening flights is due to be completed in April.

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Tied horse incident not the first MADDY HARKER Wanaka Sun Nicky Sygrove’s horse Misty was found close to death two weeks ago after she was left tied to a tree and the rope around her neck tightened overnight.

Nicky had assumed a child had been playing with the horse and left it tied for some reason.

However, two other people have contacted Nicky since, saying they have had very similar incidents with horses kept on Aubrey Road.

The first was Lindsey Turner, who kept her horse Rosie on Aubrey Road. The second was a landowner who told Nicky that with two or three horses which were being kept on his land there had been “weird occurrences”. The first incident had been three or four years ago and all cases had been reported to the police, Nicky said.

“It’s definitely not an isolated event and it is happening on Aubrey Road,” Nicky said.

The Wanaka Sun talked to Lindsey, whose horse Rosie was tied to a fence with a white rodeo rope in her paddock on Aubrey Road in September 2013.

“As soon as I read what happened to Misty it sounded so familiar I straight away wondered where it was. When I found out it was just across the road from where mine was, I felt sick,” Lindsey said.

Lindsey had also found her horse in major distress after it had been tied up overnight.

“Whoever it was had used really thick rope and

tied Rosie to the fence through the rug she had on.

They had tied her up after dark and left her.”

Rosie had managed to break free - she ripped her thick rug to get away from the rope - but there were huge gouge marks in the ground from the effort, Lindsey said.

“It took a long time for her to settle down after that, even to ride her. She was really spooked.”

She no longer keeps her horse on Aubrey Road.

Nicky described the series of events as “bizarre”.

“It is just a mystery because what I don’t understand is why an adult would be doing that - I can’t comprehend it.”

Nicky said somebody must know something given that Aubrey Road is such a public location “I’m not saying it is the public’s responsibility to care for my horses - it is mine. But if someone is seeing weird things going on, notify somebody.”

Senior Sergeant Allan Grindell said the police were not treating the incident with Misty as an offence.

“We have received a report of this happening but it could have a perfectly innocent explanation,” he said.

“To the best of my knowledge in recent times I don’t recall any other reports… There were some issues some time ago but I don’t recall much detail there,” he said.

Fortunately, Nicky’s horse Misty is recovering.

“She’s perking up. She’s not back to normal but she is on the up,” Nicky said.

“I wonder if [the police reaction] would have been different if the horse was dead,” Nicky said.

Motorists urged to drive to conditions GLENDA TURNBULL Wanaka Sun With around 11 crashes on the road since the New Year, Senior Sergeant Allan Grindell is urging motorists to take their time while travelling on the road.

“This is a timely reminder that even in summer this road is a beast and needs to be respected. Please travel to the conditions and observe the speed advisory signs,” Senior Sergeant Allan Grindell said.

A motorcyclist with a pillion passenger lost control of his motorbike and hit two cyclists at the top of the range on Saturday January 16 and there were three weather-related car crashes on Monday January 18.

On January 24 there were two separate crashes, a single vehicle crash at bridge No.2 on January 25, and on January 26 a vehicle crashed on bridge No.2. Wet roads may have contributed to these crashes.

Senior Sergeant Grindell said, “I think the conditions were unusual, because after a long dry spell exhaust fumes, petrol and oil build up

on the roads and when it becomes wet the road becomes very slippery. I suspect that probably is the main cause.”

“Driver inexperience may have been a factor in any of the cases too. The Crown Range is the highest sealed road in New Zealand and it is challenging driving,” he said.

Queenstown Lakes District Council infrastructure general manager Peter Hansby said, “The Crown Range needs careful attention at all times.”

“Provided drivers are paying attention to the conditions, the road is as safe as any other – thousands of people use the route each week without any problem at all, including many who commute daily between Wanaka and the Wakatipu all year round.”

QLDC issues alerts whenever weather conditions are creating a known hazard.

“We do this for all our roads, though the Crown Range features more regularly than most in the winter because of its altitude.”

Other crash hot spots over the past month have been Mount Aspiring Road and “The Neck” on SH6.

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Question and Answer with mayoral candidates Lyal Cocks and Al Angus

Meeting places for safer travel for kids

The Queenstown Lakes District triennial general elections are around the corner, and the coveted position of mayor is once again up for grabs.

The Wanaka Sun talked to two mayoral candidates, Lyal Cocks (Wanaka) and Al Angus (Glenorchy), about what they think makes them the best person for the job.

Lyal Cocks Why are you running for mayor in 2016?

I am passionate about the district and want to have a greater role in ensuring this continues to be one of the best places in the world to live and visit.

What makes you the best candidate for mayor?

Arguably, there is no other candidate with more current knowledge and experience in the running of our district. I have served as a councillor, community board member and local government representative for the last 12 years. I am a proven leader, have run

Al Angus Why are you running for mayor in 2016?

Because it is time for a mayor with a community focus.

Our rates should be spent on infrastructure and services, for example more toilets and better rubbish collection,not vanity projects and consultants for said vanity projects. I will be available and accountable.

What makes you the best candidate for mayor?

The lakes district has given me the best and most amazing 40 years of my life and it is time to show my gratitude. This council has completely lost it is way and needs to be brought back to it is core responsibility.

successful businesses and have the drive and commitment to be an effective mayor.

Where do you see room for improvement within the district?

After a period of change within council and growth in the district, now is a time to stabilise, complete some critical projects and improve our transport network.

What do you think is the best thing about our district?

Our geographical location and our vibrant and varied communities. The district ranges from the city atmosphere of Queenstown to the wilderness of Makarora. It's an invigorating place to live.

What would you do for Wanaka?

I will ensure Wanaka is respected and given equal opportunity to thrive.

Where do you see room for improvement within the district?

Dump all the councilors. We need fast, bright, innovative achievers for a change, faster consent processes, better protection of significant landscapes and better alcohol bylaws.

What do you think is the best thing about our district?

The layer of really good people that do the right thing without fanfare or reward, the real gold of the valleys and towns...and skiing.

What would you do for Wanaka?

Bury the Queenstown conference centre.

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GLENDA TURNBULL Wanaka Sun A brand new joint initiative in Wanaka, a first of its kind in the Queenstown Lakes District, is promoting safe travel for students to and from Wanaka Primary School.

Wanaka Primary School, Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) and Wanaka Police are working together to reduce congestion and improve safety for kids travelling to and from the school.

QLDC school travel plan coordinator Kirsty Barr said, “parents can be in a rush, particularly in the afternoons when picking up and want to get as close to the gate as possible.

This can cause congestion and create safety issues for the children.”

“The initiative promotes independence and road safety. The school is growing and with three new classrooms last year, we want the children to be a bit clever about their thinking.”

The project introduces a new system in the “Pick up/Drop off” area at the school and four safe meeting spots for students in year

four to six to walk to independently meet parents after school.

“These safe meet spots are places we have identified that are not far away from the school that the kids can walk to without crossing the road,” she said.

Staff will supervise children in the Pick up/Drop off area which will be a no parking zone every day until 3.15pm.

Parents are asked to stay in their vehicles when picking up or dropping off their children.

“We are just explaining the system at the moment to the children. We are getting really good feedback.

The children are getting homework assignments where they have a discussion with their parents about the safe meet places,” Kirsty said.

The new signage is now in place and the Pick up/Drop off zone is working well.

“This is what needed to happen.

The school is really committed to being proactive here and trying to deal with the growth before it becomes a big problem,” Kirsty said.

Pictured: Year five Wanaka Primary Students at Safe Meet Spot D.

Additional submissions reviewed by council Queenstown Lakes District Council has released an addendum to the summary of decisions requested by those who made submissions on the Proposed District Plan Review.

These have now been added as an additional document, and all those who made submissions have been advised.

The Acting General Manager Planning and Development, Tony Avery, said the council’s planning

staff reviewed the submissions and identified 12 that had either been incompletely summarised, or had been missed. The council received more than 840 submissions, and these were summarised and made available for further submissions in December. The summary is on the council’s website, and further submission on these re-summarised and additional submissions close on Friday, February 12.

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This is the time of year when we sit back and relax and think of holiday and travel plans.

In Central Otago we don’t have to travel far to be in awe-inspiring places. But for those who feel a little more adventurous the world is waiting.

Adventure can drive creativity so a great way to give our photography a boost is to head for an exciting location.

But what can we do to get better, more interesting pictures from our travels? Often these images are simply just better photos. They are better composed, better lit and visually more interesting.

Don’t always try to include too much. Instead of attempting to photograph the entirety of a building, shoot detail instead (walls, doors, a window).

By shooting just the detail we are involved in story-telling where a piece is better than the whole and showing our own view of the subject.

Famous landmarks are important but when shooting in amazing places it is easy to take images that are merely records rather than creative.

Perhaps the true identity of a place comes from its people and their activities. Include local people doing everyday things – from buying food at a market or drinking coffee at a local café. Try to avoid too many shots of family groups just plonked in front of famous landmarks. Instead take action shots of family eating local food or trying a local activity. These pictures will evoke travel memories that will last a lifetime.

When considering what gear to take remember space and weight are going to be at a premium.

Modern CSC cameras have a large range of focal length and are comparatively light. If you want the extra quality of a DSLR, a super-zoom (18mm-200mm) could be a good choice, even though the image quality may be a little inferior to a prime lens. Perhaps pack a 50mm prime lens

CAMERA CLUB to supplement your kit bag. Most importantly try to be original with your picture taking, enjoy the moment and have fun.

This appears to be what Mike Horder did on his travels in France when he took the picture “Dockside”. It was late afternoon in September when Mike came across a small seaside town and was struck by the tranquility of the scene and the pattern and reflections the boats made in the water. Mike was looking for a picture that conveyed a sense of this part of France and was a little different from an average holiday picture. He took the picture with a Canon EOS Rebel DLSR with the lens set at a focal length of 32mm, an aperture of f7.1, shutter speed of 1/800th second and an ISO of 200. His picture was well received by the judge of the club’s monthly competition who awarded it a merit.

Wanaka Camera Club is 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. Our next meeting is on Monday 8th February, 7.30pm at the St John’s Rooms, Link Way.

Hard Case Post-split money woes The figures may vary from country to country, but international research invariably reveals women – particularly mothers – suffer enduring financial hardship postseparation.

By way of just one example, a British study a few years back found while a mother’s available income shrunk by about a fifth, the father’s actually increased by around a third.

I’m not sure exactly how New Zealand’s stats stack up, but here at the coal face, from what I see, at least, those who care for the children during the relationship – and the children themselves – tend to bear the financial brunt when a relationship breaks down.

And the cost can be high and long-standing.

Post-separation economic disparity is an international issue, which most developed countries continue to grapple with – with some faring better at dealing with it than others.

Addressing such “economic disparity” was central to one of the key 2002 additions to the Property (Relationships) Act 1976: “Section 15”. The default division of assets following a split is 50-50, assuming the relationship – be it marriage, civil union or de facto– lasts three or more years and there’s no “contracting out” agreement in place. However, under Section 15, if, on dividing the relationship property, the Family Court is satisfied the income and living standards of one party

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is likely to be significantly higher than the other due to the division of functions in the relationship, it can order the advantaged party to either pay a lump sum to the other, or, alternatively, hand over some of their share of property.

Raising a claim At a recent Family Law Conference, addressing economic disparity was a hot topic. Part of the challenge of raising a claim is that, while “Section 15” is now 14 years old, that’s still quite young in legal terms, with relatively little case law yet to guide the statute’s interpretation. In the past couple of years, though, there have been a few defining cases, which have helped further light up the way, leaving family lawyers increasingly more comfortable to explore this law for clients who risk being left significantly financially disadvantaged.

In deciding whether an award is appropriate, the Court can consider any relevant circumstances, including the likely earning capacity of each spouse or partner, together with the responsibilities held by both in the relationship, and what role each played in the on-going daily care of dependent children.

When it comes to disparity in living standards, proving a gap in incomes is by no means where the test begins and ends. An economic disparity argument can fail because, for example, the applicant has accrued other assets – for example, an inheritance – or

entered into a post-separation relationship. And, despite growing case law, just what constitutes a “significantly higher” lifestyle remains far from clear-cut.

Cause and effect To succeed under Section 15, one critical factor is proving a causal link between the division of functions in the relationship and the disparity – most commonly one party having to give up or peg back their work to take care of children and the household. The Courts have more latterly taken the view that, unless proven otherwise, the division decision was made jointly, therefore any award is likely to be split 50-50.

Further to the basic division of functions comes the thorny issue of “enhancement”. So, not only has one party been able to go and work during the relationship, while the other sacrificed their career, the working party’s earning capacity and career advancement has been enhanced by their partner’s efforts. The theory being that it is unfair to allow that party to walk off without sharing the added benefits of an enhanced career.

Until recently, enhancement cases were rarely upheld, often on the basis a high-earning spouse could simply have hired a nanny in lieu of a stay-at-home parent’s contributions. That view was rejected in the 2014 Jack v Jack case, which was also monumental in that the wife was awarded a ground-breaking 70 per cent of the relationship property.

No “paint by numbers” Calculating the quantum of an award is shrouded in about as many shades of grey as you could imagine. Just as two relationships are never the same, neither are any two economic disparity claims.

Alas, there is no whizz-bang formula that’s crunched, miraculously producing the correct, irrefutable figure. In some cases a formula is used, and in others it’s not. What the Courts have become increasingly clear on are: there is much scope for judicial discretion when it comes to deciding economic disparity claims and, secondly, when a formula is drawn on, the Court should stand back and assess whether the outcome meets the “fair and reasonable” litmus test.

A wee heads up – Section 15 can also be very relevant if you and your partner or spouse are looking at “contracting out” of the Property (Relationships) Act. Typically, contracting out agreements include a clause waiving parties’ rights to an economic disparity claim should the relationship break down.

Before signing any such agreement, be doubly sure it’s in your interests to give up this right – remember, life and circumstances can change a lot over time.

Staking a claim to a greater payout or larger slice of the relationship property pie isn’t the easiest post-split mountain to climb, although latest case law is clearing the path somewhat.

Gillian Stuart with your family lawyer, who should be able to do an initial assessment and cost-benefit analysis to help you make an informed decision on whether, and how far, to pursue a Section 15 claim. It’s worth noting, too, only a very small percentage of relationship property cases actually make it to full hearing, but economic disparity can, and likely should be, properly framed and taken to the negotiating table.

Gillian Stuart is Aspiring Law’s new Family Law specialist.

Please remember this information is designed as a general guide and should not replace specific legal advice on a particular issue.

If you have any questions or queries about any of the information in this article please contact Gillian Stuart on 03 443 0900 or gillian@aspiringlaw.co.nz.

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Raft building a holiday club highlight MADDY HARKER Wanaka Sun Club coordinator Delfina Feijoo said the “Build a Raft” event was one of the highlights of the Community Networks School Holiday Club activities held this summer.

Delfina and Simon Williams from Wastebusters together came up with the idea for summer raft-building, using recycled goods and things found in nature.

Forty-five kids aged between six and 12-years-old spent two days building rafts, which finished with a regatta on the afternoon of day two.

With plastic bottles supplied by Simon and baling twine supplied by Nikki Heath, on day one kids searched the beach for driftwood to use as the frame for the rafts.

Day two involved refining the rafts and testing out whether they floated.

“There was lots of learning carried over from day one and the construction of the second lot of rafts seemed to happen really quickly,” Delfina said.

By the end of day two the group of kids had made five floating rafts and “almost” all the rafts made it back during the miniregatta at Eely Point.

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“We had a safety kayak there and the kids just loved the regatta,” Delfina said.

“It is always a pleasure to work with Simon Williams from Waste Busters and his brilliant eco-friendly ideas. Who said bottles could be so fun and used in so many ways in the water. We loved the ideas and the team work.”

The Community Networks School Holiday Club ran from January 6 to 29 this year.

The club had a “great” turnout with an average of 47 kids attending each day.

Pictured: Imogen Cook, volunteer Jean Kerr and Francis Scruby constructing a raft made from recycled goods.

Student volunteers available to lend a helping hand GLENDA TURNBULL Wanaka Sun Do you need some firewood stacked, your dogs walked, help with an event or some help with sport coaching? Mount Aspiring College Students in the Community coordinator Liz Breslin would love to hear from you.

This is the 21st year of the Students in the Community programme. Former principal Mike Allison went on a scholarship tour in America and saw this was one way to instill a sense of altruism in the students. Every year-13 student participates in the programme and it’s Liz’s job to match them up with people, and to help the students manage their project.The students do one placement over a term, either in Term 1, 2 or 3, for two hours a week.

“It is really relationship building.

They do a project which is a one-off.

They can do it by themselves or with a friend,” Liz said.

This year there are more than 100 students in year 13 and they have to complete their project by the end of Term 3.

“For some it is a challenge, and sometimes the challenge is just to connect with someone who is maybe from a different generation or a person with different abilities. It is really good for them at this age to challenge themselves and see where they fit in,” Liz said.

Liz is always trying to find new meaningful and exciting opportunities for the students.

“The value of the programme is to encourage them to think about who their

community is, how can they give to their community and where they fit into the community. Ninety-nine percent of the students here put so much effort into their project,” she said.

Last year Harry Seagar one of the year-13 Hostel Students met Scott Welch a HQ Student for a coffee date once a week and just hung out together.

“It is sometimes as simple as that, they had a connection,” Liz said.

The programme is run with funding assistance from the Lottery Grants Board. Liz has heard of other schools which do this, but doesn’t know of any other school which runs a similar programme in the South Island.

If you know of someone who may benefit from the program, contact Liz at breslinl@mtaspiring.school.nz or call her on 027 622 5075.

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“We are aware there are many people out there involved with organisations that rely on volunteers to keep things running smoothly and everyone faces similar issues,” Volunteering Central coordinator Trudy Anderson said. “The networking sessions enable volunteer managers to come together, share successes and ideas and become better connected.”

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Wanaka is first stop in new travel series MADDY HARKER Wanaka Sun In the new video series "Beauty and the Backpacker", travel writer Ben Groundwater and beauty editor and blogger Emma Markezic share the travel experience from the point of view of two people: one a dedicated backpacker, the other a lover of the finer things in life.

But here's the catch: they're dragging each other along for the ride.

Episode one - the pair’s adventures in Wanaka - combines Emma’s love of luxury and Ben’s adventurous streak, each to the horror of the other. The episode is live on traveller.com.au from today.

The Wanaka Sun caught up with Emma on Tuesday to hear more about the series.

What was it like shooting the first episode in Wanaka?

We couldn't have picked a friendlier place to start the series.

Everyone went out of their way to make sure we got a good shot.

Not one person had a bad word to say about the place. In fact, you'd go into a pub and come out with a recommendation for two more. It also had exactly what we needed - namely everything both the luxury lover and the budget conscious could ask for. We quite literally dined at Minaret Station and then stayed in a campervan the very same day.

What was your favourite thing about Wanaka?

If you'd told me I could be that enthralled by a tree growing out of a lake, I wouldn't have believed you. If you told me I'd be converted to something called Speights, I'd have told you get out of town. And if you told me I'd hang my bra to a fence in broad daylight, I'd definitely have bet against you. As it turns out, you would have won. On all accounts. Wanaka is very good at tickling you out of your comfort zone. You basically can't help get the warm and fuzzies for it.

Where was the series filmed?

Each series comprises nine episodes shot across three countries. The first series was filmed on New Zealand's South Island, in Western Australia and across parts of Vanuatu. We

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have all kinds of craziness lined up for series two... I'm guessing there will be at least one elephant involved.

What was the hardest thing about your adventures during Beauty and the Backpacker?

We knew forcing ourselves to live through the other person's itinerary would be good for a laugh, but we didn't realise how emotional it would be. In the first episode one of the activities we take on is Skydive Wanaka... I go through about seven teary tremors, five nervous wees, and try to back out at least twice. All before I even get in the flying suit. Ben, of course, found all this quite amusing. The beauty of the series though, is that I then get to push him around in return. Did someone say full body wax?

Where did the idea come from?

Ben and I have been friends for years but despite the fact we have a lot in common - namely a love of Italian food and the ability to quote Simpsons lines at the drop of a hat - we've always been vastly different in this one particular area. He adores camping and adventure, I'm all about 5-star hotels and degustations. Our exceedingly different holiday styles meant we just never travelled together... until now. It's the classic couple conundrum: he wants to go surfing, she wants to go shopping.

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Ruby inspired to become artist GLENDA TURNBULL Wanaka Sun Three years ago, Ruby Burke was in year five at Holy Family School when local Wanaka artist Kim Beaton visited the school to share her expertise and passion for drawing. This visit inspired Ruby to get interested in sketching.

“When I started sketching I was very bad, but since 2014 I’ve gotten a lot better,” Ruby said.

Since then she has been busy sketching each day. Ruby is inspired by pictures she sees online and particularly likes sketching portraits.

Fast forward three years and Ruby was invited in December to exhibit some of her work at the Aspiring Art exhibition at the beginning of January.

“I was really excited to be given the opportunity to exhibit my work. It has been a goal of mine to put something into the exhibition,” Ruby said.

Each portrait takes her between one and three hours to complete.

Ruby is pictured with one of her sketches, one of Robert De Niro.

“I like the Nepalese woman’s expression. I like it when they are looking out at you from the photo. It’s like they are connecting with you,” Ruby said.

Ruby has just started selling her works at craft markets and is also

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interested in doing commission for people.

“It means I have to do less weeding!” she said.

Ruby has just completed year eight at Holy Family School and will be starting year nine at Mount Aspiring College next week where she will be taking art as one of her electives.

“My ambition is to continue to learn and to study art at Dunedin Art School when I finish high school,” Ruby said.

STAFF REPORTER Wanaka Sun After a successful first summit which attracted more than 100 participants, YAMI will return to Wanaka on May 14 and 15.

Summit founder and director Lynne Christie said a main aim of YAMI - Youth and Adults in the Music Industry - is to help prepare participants for future careers within the music industry, whether as instrumentalists, managers, roadies, producers, soloists - or for “roles which don’t even exist yet”.

It has just announced its first lot of tutors for the summit. Confirmed tutors for 2016 include Laughton Kora, Jon Toogood (Shihad),

Anika Moa, Julia Deans, Barnaby Weir, Devin Abrams, Ruby Frost, MC Tali, and Sam Flynn Scott (The Phoenix Foundation), with more tutors and speakers to be announced.

In the weekend of workshops, seminars and showcases, artists and industry professionals, as tutors, will share their experiences and give advice about how to make it in the industry.

Participants will work alongside the tutors over the weekend, with some getting the opportunity to perform with their idols at the final night’s public showcase.

Last years’ lucky attendees got to share the stage with such Kiwi icons as Dave Dobbyn, Trinity Roots and Anika Moa.

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Be in quick to get your chance to make decisions on the colour scheme of your choice. As well as enjoying living in a beautiful home, you will have: • A holiday lifestyle on your doorstep all year round – with a heated indoor swimming pool, spa, tai-chi, cinema, bar, library, lounges, gym, chip and putt, BBQ courtyard and much more…..

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Wanaka 84 Beacon Point Road This home will take you back to the 70’s and automatically make you feel at home! In a wonderful established location close to town, lake and schools this address is one you will want to bank on. Perfect for holidays as is, with great off street parking, heaps of room on the front lawn for tents and the overflow.The 1131m2 site gives you terrific options for redevelopment - go up to spot the lake, add on or relocate and turn the site into a two home block. After nearly 45 years of ownership our owners are clear it’s now time to move on.

A limited opportunity to buy great real estate in this sought after location.

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Wanaka 53 Totara Terrace Hear the bell ring! The location of this home will attract families and astute investors in their droves. Not only will the short distance to town appeal to buyers but the close proximity to Wanaka Primary School. It’s literally a jump over the fence. Spread over two stories this tidy little number is 34 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 1-2 living areas. Plenty of room and perfect for the family. Bringing the outside in is a generous deck off the top level that boasts gorgeous mountain views and soaks up the all day sun. So ding ding ding arrange a viewing with us now!

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Thermal Class This modern triple glazed & thermally broken holiday home is wrapped in floor to ceiling glass that allows the stunning view to come to you, right into the comfort of your open plan living area that dominates this modern home.

The high stud lifts to the glass frontage that forms an exceptional frame of the mountain range to the north including breathtaking aspects of Mt Gold and Mt Maude.

3 A 2 C 1 D 2 F 2 I Complete Package Our owners enjoyed the building process so much they have decided to do it all again. Built with their young family in mind and nestled against the small ridge, it’s position makes it a more sheltered option than some of it’s Peninsula Bay neighbours. Yet it still gets plenty of sun and views, and with the entrance to sticky forest and the tracks to the lake just next door the location is ideal. Get in quick.

Auction 3pm, Friday 26 February 2016 (unless sold prior) View Sat & Sun 2pm, Wed 4pm or By Appointment www.rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21219 rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21219 Duncan and Kelly Good 0274 488 321 Duncan.kelly@raywhite.com

For Sale $675,000 View Sat 4pm or By Appointment www.rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21053 rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21053 Duncan and Kelly Good 0274 488 321 Duncan.kelly@raywhite.com

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With wide open and expansive mountain views to complement the aspect of the crystal clear Clutha, you will be able to design a home that soaks in all of the vistas Wanaka is so famous for.

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3 A 2 F 2 I New Beginnings Building is currently under way for this spacious 3 bedroom 201m2 home to be completed in February. With cedar weatherboards and corrugated iron exterior, large modern open plan living area opening out to the spacious deck with all day sun, and views of the mountains and over the kanuka and trees beyond. Great place to unwind with the bike and walking tracks right on your doorstep. Call today for full details.

For Sale $739,000 View By Appointment www.rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21162 rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21162 Fiona Reid 0274 859 651 fiona.reid@raywhite.com

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Pioneer course set to thrill riders GLENDA TURNBULL Wanaka Sun Hawea will be the host town this evening (Thursday) for the inaugural Pioneer mountain bike event.

The event incorporates a seven day Epic, three day Traverse and two day rides in Queenstown and Christchurch.

This is the first race of its kind to link together more than 500km of farm tracks, NZ Cycle Trails, double-track and single-track riding.

The two-man team of Anton Cooper and Dan McConnell were dominating the men’s field on the 74km Fairlie to Tekapo leg on Tuesday while Erin Greene and Kath Kelly were in complete control of the women’s race as they increased their already considerable lead to almost two hours.

Erin (Queenstown) and Kath (Roxburgh) have ridden many events together, including at the

famous Cape Epic ride in South Africa, a similar multi-day stage race.

“This is just so well organized, everything is being done so well, everyone is doing an awesome job from the food, the marshalling, the directions, this is just great, you really can’t complain about anything,” Kath said.

“And of course the riding is just stunning, today was really hot again, but an amazing place to ride.”

Yesterday stage four took the riders 111km from Tekapo to Ohau.

The Traverse starts in Ohau today, joining the Epic riders for the 107km stage with 3500m of climbing. All competitors will be happy to arrive in host town Hawea tonight.

Tomorrow for stage six riders will have an easier day with a 67km ride on river trails before making the climb up Pisa Range to Snow Farm.

Saturday, takes competitors 62km to the finish in Queenstown. Day riders will contest this leg.

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The three-wheeled carts have a low centre of gravity and hydraulic disc brakes. On the mountain, they are ridden down purpose-built tracks under McDougall’s Quad where they are loaded onto chairlifts. On Saturday, the carts and riders will navigate a marked track through the park until they reach the bottom of the course where a car and trailer will take the carts back to the top.

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Cardrona Alpine Resort is bringing its new mountain carts to Lismore Park to raise funds for Adaptive Snow Sports New Zealand.

On Saturday, February 6, from 6pm, ten mountain carts will be available to try free of charge, with the option to donate money for Adaptive Snow Sports NZ. “This is a great opportunity for us to do something positive in our community for such a great cause,” Cardrona’s general manager

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Wanaka Yacht Club is running a have-a-go sailing day.

Club vice-commodore and event organiser, Roger North, said the day is for anyone who is curious about sailing.

The free event will be held on Monday (February 8) with life jackets, boats and safety boat cover to be provided.

“The day is aimed at people that might have thought ‘I wonder what it would be like to get involved in sailing’ and want to give it a go,” Roger said.

“We are lucky enough to have a bunch of volunteer skippers who are happy to take out members of the public and share their enthusiasm.”

There will be a variety of boats to experience - from trailer sailers to powerful etchell racing boats and Roger’s own trimaran.

“The trimaran’s my baby,” he said. “It’s really fast and moves very smoothly along the water.”

Each year the yacht club holds a have-a-go sailing day for wouldbe sailors.

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“It gives them the opportunity to asks questions about what we do and find out if they like sailing or not.”

To have a go, head to the dinghy park adjacent to the yacht club building between 2pm and 4pm on Monday.

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Youths interested in aviation have a chance to further their knowledge at a new Airscouts troop being established by retired New Zealand Cadet Forces officer Peter Trevathan.

The new troop will meet in Cromwell each Tuesday from 7pm to 9pm and cover topics such as meteorology, aircraft, air navigation, airmanship and technology.

“We teach them the basics about aviation and they work towards badges. The badges cover topics such as reading clouds, air temperatures, meteorology and basic aviation,” Peter said.

The troop is open to kids aged ten to 16 and the schedule and activities are all completed and ready to go.

“Now all we need is the kids,” Peter said.

The Airscouts troop is the first to be organised in the Central Otago region. Among the activities organised is a trip to the Wanaka Warbirds museum and Peter is also committed to Warbirds Over Wanaka International Airshow.

Peter said the Airscouts was a good stepping stone for anyone interested in taking up a career in aviation.

“Once they get to a certain age they can go to the National Airscouts Flying Camp to further their knowledge,” Peter said.

The opening night is February 9, at 6.30pm at the Scout Den, 31 Ortive Street, Cromwell. For more information email petebond058@hotmail. co.nz or call Peter Trevathan on 0275018224.

N O T I C E B O A R D Amended Meeting Schedule The QLDC February Meeting Schedule has been amended as follows: Additional Meeting: Property Subcommittee meeting - Council Chambers, 10 Gorge Road, Queenstown. Friday 5 February at 12.30pm.

This meeting will be held with the public excluded, pursuant to Section 7(2)(i) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987.

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Resource Consent Commissioner Appointment Subcommittee Meeting – Council Chambers, 10 Gorge Road, Queenstown. Friday 5 February at the conclusion of the Property Subcommittee meeting.

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VIEWPOINT Text the Wanaka Sun 021 0849 0001 A big thank you to whoever it was who put the pebbles on top of the $15 my son had dropped in dinosaur park so it didn’t blow away. He was delighted to find it again.

Re anti water sports facility attitude, perhaps lake users could strip on the waterfront – see how the dog walkers and lovers of the pristine view like bare buttocks of all kinds in full view each day?

Don’t get me wrong I love a good museum but how many have been to the excellent wee DOC museum here? Early Maori history, geology, mining, etc.…why duplicate?

Your mother doesn’t work here so please pick up your own mess…

Facebook www.facebook.com/WanakaSun/ The QLDC is cutting down on park maintenance, you had your say on Facebook: Frequency of maintenance!!! Are they serious. I have never seen any management at Lismore park or Cardrona mouth. And then they will turn around and say no one noticed and apply the no management regime to all reserves.

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No interest, resources for museum Regarding the proposed museum, while a desirable add to our wish list it would be very expensive to establish in the Upper Clutha.

Building and land costs for a start.

Location is vital to attract foot traffic. We also have to compete with museums with free entry such as the main municipal museums, which have substantial ratepayer funding and or endowment funds.

Management: most museums are multifunctional - research, archives, education and display - they also have access to a wide variety of exhibits photos etc.

Volunteers would be needed and they would have a commitment to manning the museum too. Ideally the museum would need to be tied into visitor centre or library etc.

Wanaka has two museums or attractions which in their own way do a great job. It is not easy and requires a big financial commitment.

A museum needs to be a living museum that tells a story through high quality exhibitions.

We have an active historical records society, and while we collect documents and archive them we simply do not have the manpower to do much more.

As well as Wanaka township, Hawea, Albert Town, Cardrona and Luggate have people who are active in preserving our local history. In fact the outlying areas are where the history is.

The world has some great museums and some very good smaller ones, like Kurow for instance.

I do not believe that we have the interest, the quality of exhibits, or the resources in cash and people to do this properly.

I would welcome supporters of the proposal to join the Upper Clutha Historical Records Society, get to know the local history and prove me wrong.

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Over the last week or so I have received many enquires as to the welfare of the grebe with the plastic ring round its neck. I watched nest 15 very carefully over a number of days, and at last both birds were at the nest one evening. One thing I hoped would happen would be that the birds would confirm their nest site by laying a second egg, even better a third. My thinking was that we would need a high degree of nest site tenacity if our efforts to catch a bird would not lead them to desert the nest.

Both birds were at the nest on the evening of January 17, so we organised a team to help catch them the next day. Of course Murphy’s Law prevailed and only a single bird was present. We did catch it after a number of attempts, it was not the one with a ring around its neck but one aspect of our strategy was pleasing.

Every time it evaded our capture, it would turn round within 20m of the nest and try to return to it, and it did that at least six times before we caught it. Because it did that is why we caught it. The prediction that nest site tenacity would be very high once more than two eggs were laid was confirmed. It was back on the nest within minutes of us moving away. And of course, it is nest site tenacity that has made the marina venture so successful.

It was another five days before I was to see both birds at the same time at the nest and try as I may, I could see no sign of the green ring. The perplexing thing is I have no idea how it got this thing around its neck, even more so as to how it got it off. Maybe grebes play hoopla!

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thewanakasun.co.nz YOUTH ARTISTS – Entries open till 9 March 2016 for Easter Weekend Art Exhibition.Forms at www.wanakartsociety or Wanaka Library 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.

HU SONG at Wanaka Plunket rooms this thursday 4th Feb 6pm to 6.30pm All welcome. Gold coin donation Ph 4437388 www. eckankar.husong.org

SERVICES ALPINE PADDLEBOARDS have some amazing deals for the summer! Boards, Paddles & accessories . Call 0211858001 SEPTIC TANK Services Ph Aaron 0276024822 ELECTRICITY/WATER NEED a line under an Existing Building/ Driveway, NO disruption use the Trenchless Way. Registered Drainlayer. Ph Callum 021447393 STAINS ON your Carpet or Upholstry? Call Jae Services Wanaka 4431150. We’ll take care of it.

FOR ALL stonework, tiling,solid plaster,crack repairs,call 0211890036, or 443-1229. 29 years experience, in the wanaka area, thanks Craig....

PORTALOO HIRE and cleaning Ph Aaron 0276024822 ORGANIC CRIB Care; detailed cleaning and property maintenance, chemical free, healthy, holistic homes and gardens. Enquiries to creatingorganic.space or 0223265019 SOAP MAKING Classes. Learn to make wonderfully conditioning soaps at home. $40 443-9114 Deb” SAVE MONEY AND save the earth! Call ecoconsultant Florence Micoud 021 027 92 481 aimatsustainability.org Services PROSTHESIS (BREAST form) local fitter Registered with Ministry of Health and will take care of your claim Appointment phone 443 9425 WANT YOUR colours done? Always look your best? Book an appointment with experienced Colour Consultant 4439425 MINI MUSCLES Indoor Movement, Music and Play at Proactive Gym. Every Friday. 9.30am for crawlers & walkers under 2 years, 10.30am for 2, 3 & 4 year olds & 11am for babies. Everyone welcome. $5 p/hr, $1 for extra children.

VASECTOMYS AVAILABLE here in Wanaka with Dr Simon Brebner at Aspiring Medical Centre. Ph 443 0725 for an appointment to discuss.

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WANTED VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED at The Salvation Army Family store if you have some free time and would like to be part of a team which makes a difference, come and see us.

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Project Manager Part-Time | Commercial/Residential Construction A well known name with a reputable brand is looking for a decisive Project Manager with a depth of experience across medium to larger projects working approximately two days per week.

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Ability to manage and coordinate consultants to deliver a resource consent Reporting to the board when directed Leading a $100m project over five years Design and construction management, leading and directing consultants, builders and subcontractors Programming, consents, procurement and delivery Site management and supervision Health & Safety Cost control, cost report and payment clarifications.

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NOTIFICATION OF POSTPONEMENT OF HEARING This is to advise that the hearing of submissions on Proposed Plan Change 5A (Lindis: Integrated water management) to the Regional Plan: Water for Otago will now be heard from Thursday 31 March 2016 in the Lake Wanaka Centre (Armstrong Room), 89 Ardmore Street, Wanaka, starting at 9am.

Submissions were originally scheduled to be heard in early February 2016. The Otago Regional Council has agreed to requests from some submitters for the hearing to be postponed to ensure the availability of consultants and to allow more time for evidence to be prepared.

The Hearing Committee will consider submissions and further submissions received, information presented at the hearing, the Section 42A Report and the requirements of the Resource Management Act, before making recommendations to the council.

The council will publicly notify its decision in due course, and submitters will receive a notice of the decision together with information on rights of appeal.

For further information about the hearing, contact Tom De Pelsemaeker on (03) 470 7420 or email TomD@orc.govt.nz Fraser McRae Director Policy Planning and Resource Management

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• are an excellent communicator with the ability to build strong and lasting relationships with key stakeholders and contractors • have a strong technical skill set • have strong financial management with the ability to drive cost accountability • have a tertiary qualification in Construction Building Science, Engineering, Architecture, Quality Surveying or similar • have a strong commitment to Health & Safety • have outstanding written and oral communication.

The successful candidate will need to have their own systems etc that are appropriate for a project of this size.

This is a part time role based in Queenstown and the Wakatipu region.

To register your interest, please attach your cover letter and CV and email to arvchair@gmail.com by 4th March 2016.

Writing at the Wanaka Sun you would be part of a small team responsible for producing our popular weekly newspaper.

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Based in Wanaka, this permanent part-time role will perfectly suit someone wanting to make the most out of the great outdoors and the highly sought-after Wanaka lifestyle.

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WANAKA FARMERS Market from 3 pm every Thursday outside Speights Ale House, eat fresh and healthy, support local producers THE GOVERNOR’S golden lemon butter from Pirate Pickles at Wanaka Farmers Market from 3 pm Thursdays outside Speights Ale House VOLUNTEERING CENTRAL networking sessions: For full details or to register contact Trudy Anderson (Cromwell and Alexandra) on 027 506 5777 or email trudy@volunteeringcentral.org.nz or Gillian White (Wanaka and Queenstown) 027 506 5705 gillian@

EMPLOYMENT Van Driver Wanaka Salvation Army Family Store The Salvation Army Family Store in Wanaka is looking for a Van Driver extraordinaire to work 5 hours per week.

This paid position requires: A full clean current Driving Licence for a manual van, the ability to do heavy lifting, excellent customer service skills with a professional friendly approach, honest and reliable.

Must be flexible with duties, as these will be many and varied including testing of electrical appliances and disposal of rubbish. Must be a NZ permanent resident or hold a NZ work visa and reside permanently in Wanaka.

Applications are available from The Wanaka Family Store, 48 Helwick Street Wanaka or email: amanda_hodge@nzf.salvationarmy.org Application close 3pm Friday 12 Feb 2016

Saturday Permanent Part-time Sales Assistant Wanaka Salvation Army Family Store 6 hours Saturday 9.45am – 4.15pm Honesty, flexibility, openness and good communication skills are essential, together with a strong customer focus.

Proven retail experience with a flair for merchandising would be an advantage Must have good people skills and the ability to relate to people from a diverse range of cultures and social backgrounds.

Must be a permanent NZ resident or hold a NZ Work Visa

Applications close 3pm Friday 12 Feb 2016 Coronet Building Ltd is an established Central Otago building company currently seeking Trade Qualified Builders, carpenters, hammer hands and labourers for immediate start. All work will be in Wanaka so the positions will be perfect for those currently residing in Wanaka.

• Experience as a journalist on community newspapers or regional daily papers • An eye for community news and ability to polish copy • Strong writing ability and photography skills • A positive can-do attitude • The ability to connect with our community • Ability to meet strict deadlines

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LALALAND LOUNGE Bar Wanaka. Open daily from 4pm – 2.30am. Upstairs, 99 Ardmore Street.

Applications are available from Amanda Hodge Wanaka Family Store, 48 Helwick Street, Wanaka or via email: amanda_hodge@nzf.salvationarmy.org

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If you have proven work experience in any of the above areas, are willing to learn new on the job skills and are reliable, we want to hear from you!

Preferably with own hand tools but not essential.

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Muscle car and classic racing at Highlands Festival of Speed The third annual Highlands Festival of Speed featured great racing and an array of motor vehicles on and off the track last weekend.

“We’ve seen all kinds of cars from across the eras in action during two fantastic days of racing and on display in our vehicle show for automotive and motorsport fans to enjoy,” Highlands’ general manager Mike Sentch said.

“Thanks to the passion of our race drivers and the generosity of the display car owners – and helped by two cracking days of Central Otago sunshine, we’ve once again been able to create a thoroughly enjoyable event for

automotive fans of all ages.”

The two days of racing included everything from the vintage and historic single seater category to the big field of ENZED Central Muscle Cars and the Formula Libre.

“We were really pleased with another bumper crowd of around 5000 people over the weekend enjoying the Festival of Speed.”

Highlands’ events manager Melanie Kees said after the event.

“Both days the main terrace has been packed and our children’s entertainment activities have been very busy.“

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Wanaka Rowing Club squad members rowed in nine A finals and six B finals at the championship regatta in Twizel last weekend.

Seventeen-year-old Riley Bruce won silver in the men’s club quad sculls and gold in the men's club single. He had a three length lead in the first half of the single final and maintained a 3.3 second lead at the finish line despite the field closing in.

The masters quad sculls of Dave Ayres, AJ Humphries, Mike Toepfer and Timaru’s Keith McRobie with Flynn Brown, 14, as coxswain in his novice season, won silver.

Sam Pearce, 15, achieved a personal best time in the under16 single and was placed fifth in a

SPORTS RESULTS Clutha Pairs Wanaka Progressive Bowls-22:01:2016Skips: 1st Meryl Firman, 2nd Brian Holmes, 3rd Betty Russell. Thirds: 1st Jon Barron, 2nd Iain Fletcher, 3rd Robyn Chartres. Leads: 1st Norman Matheson, 2nd Sandy Morris, 3rd Bruce Thorburn. Progressive Bowls – 29:01:2016 - Skips: 1st Meryl Firman, 2nd George Russell, 3rd Betty Russell. Thirds: 1st John Hogan, 2nd Bernie Kane, 3rd Robyn Chartres. Leads: 1st Beaton Marr, 2nd Sandy Morris, 3rd Russell Hannon Bridge results: Clutha Pairs Final Ladder: Elizabeth Irvine/Michael Chapman-Smith 57.87%, Charles Kiewet/Betty Swift 57.25%,

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The senior girls under-18 squad made three A finals. Riley Homan, 17, and Bridie Hurley, 17, stayed with the leading crews to finish in fourth place in the under-19 double sculls. Riley Homan also finished fifth in the A final of the under-19 single and Bridie won the B final of the same event.

The novice girls Maggie Stiven, Kilita Fouchee, Zhane Skipper and Jordan Fox place second in their heat to advance through to their first A final in the women’s novice coxed quad.

The under-15 girls Hannah Humphreys and Greer Porter rowed well to make the B final in the girls under 16 single sculls. Greer teamed up with Samantha Garrick to come second in the B final of the under-16 double sculls.

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E/W: Robin Bruce-Smith/Jan Cunningham 57.18%, Joy Baxter/Jean Stokes 56.02%, Pat Gray/Karolyn MacAndrew 54.17%. Silver Championship Pairs Round 1: N/S: Michael Metzger/Maggie Stratford 58.31%, John Mitchell/Rebecca Corkin 58.00%, Dorothy McDonald/Nan Ottrey 57.69%. E/W: John Lyness/Jan Lyness 61.87%, Georgie Roberts/Allan Kelly 58.03%, Gabby Marshall/ Claire Romeril 57.63%

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X Games gold for Jossi STAFF REPORTER Wanaka Sun Wanaka’s Jossi Wells has won gold in freeski slopestyle at the Winter X Games in Aspen.

“This is my tenth year competing at X Games and it’s awesome to win the gold here today,” Jossi said.

An overnight snowfall of 35cm added to the challenge for the competitors, which included Americans three-time X Games gold medallist Nick Goepper and Olympic gold medallist Joss Christensen, but Jossi was in contention for a medal after his first run with a top score of 88.33.

“As soon as I cleared the first jump I knew I could do the run I wanted to do,” Jossi said.

Jossi’s third run earned him an unbeatable 90.00. His winning run consisted of right 270 on, 270 out; switch left 270 snow slide; left 270 off back to switch; switch 450 forward; double 12 mute grab; switch right double 10 safety, and a new trick, switch left double 14 safety grab.

Gus Kenworthy (USA) finished in second place with a score of 87.33 and Oystein Braaten (Norway) was placed third.

Jossi is the first New Zealander to win a Winter X Games event. The 25-year-old has won four previous

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X Games medals in three different disciplines. He won his first medal, silver in slopestyle, in 2008. Two more silver medals medals followed in 2010 (superpipe) and 2013 (slopestyle), and he won a bronze medal in big air in 2012.

Meanwhile, Byron Wells finished seventh in the men’s freeski superpipe (Friday NZT), Janina Kuzma finished fifth in the women’s freeski halfpipe and snowboarder Christy Prior was placed fifth in slopestyle (Saturday NZT). Beau-James Wells withdrew from competition after breaking his collarbone during training for the International Ski Federation World Cup at Mammoth Mountain, USA last week.

Peter retains croquet championship STAFF REPORTER Wanaka Sun Peter Westaway has retained the Wanaka Croquet Club Championship, the Elaine Hannah Trophy, for the sixth consecutive year, with Brigitte Westaway the runnerup. The other competitors were six-time winner Brian Gilbert and Bryan Sykes.

The championship has been held annually since 2004. The trophy is named after past president (20032004) Elaine Hannah who passed away in 2009.

The Wanaka Croquet Club is going from strength to strength with membership increasing each year.

The club is located at the corner of Warren Street and Stone Street and has 34 members. Club days are Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings and Thursday and

Saturday afternoons. New members are welcome, particularly on Wednesday morning when lessons can be provided.

The club helped to establish the croquet lawn at Aspiring Retirement Village, where there is an active group of golf croquet players, and has provided some coaching there.

A variety of games are played at the club, including association and golf croquet. Association croquet is played by about eight members.

Four of whom - Brian Gilbert, Bryan Sykes, Peter Westaway and Brigitte Westaway - competed for the championship. Golf croquet is played by most members.

They compete regularly with local clubs in Alexandra and Queenstown, and members have travelled to tournaments throughout New Zealand, as well as Australia, Canada and England.

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Sibling ski racers compete for Trofeo Borrufa

and alpine combined.

On the first day Ben finished second in the under-16 men’s slalom. On days two and three Ben won the giant slalom and the super-G. He finished third in the alpine combined and, on the final day of competition, finished second in the super-G. His younger sister Kate found her form on day two in the under-16 women’s giant slalom, skiing into fifth place after the first run and then attacking her second run with style to finish in third place.

The New Zealand team finished fifth overall from 38 teams.

STAFF REPORTER Wanaka Sun Wanaka siblings Ben and Kate Richards have been in Vallnord Arcalis, Andorra, representing New Zealand at the FIS Youth races for the four-day Trofeo Borrufa.

Trofeu Borrufa is an annual international junior competition for ski racers in under-14 and under-16 age categories, held in Andorra. Each year approximately 30 countries, with teams of up to ten, compete in this prestigious racing event.

Disciplines include: slalom, giant slalom, super-G

World Cup medals for Adam and Corey went. Having crashed and sustained a concussion during the 2015 World Championship Downhill last March his strategy in Tignes was to build up his confidence and improve his performance. The tactics paid off and Adam finished his first downhill race in fourth place, 0.08 seconds off third place finisher Braydon Luscombe of Canada.

“Going into the race days I felt really good and knew I had a good chance to get in the podium and knew it would be tight,” Adam said.

“Reaching speeds of about 120kph and missing the podium by 8 hundredths of a second on the first race day was pretty insane.”

On the final day of racing he finished third behind Markus Salcher (AUT) and Mitchell Gourlay (AUS) in race one and Markus Salcher and Alexei Bugaev (RUS) in race two.

Corey (pictured) and Adam will travel to Aspen, USA to compete in the World Cup Finals from February 24 to March 4.

STAFF REPORTER Wanaka Sun Paralympians Adam Hall and Corey Peters have had a successful week of competition at the International Paralympic Committee Alpine Skiing World Cup in Tignes, France. Adam won two bronze medals in the super-G and Corey won gold in the super-G (pictured) and two bronze medals in the downhill.

“It certainly was good to finish with three podiums in the speed races in France after a pretty average start to the World Cup season with four DNFs out of four technical races in Italy and Slovenia,” Corey said. “I’m feeling really confident on the longer skis and hoping to build on the momentum coming into the World Cup finals in Aspen in a few weeks.”

Adam said the week as “a long and demanding one” but he was “really happy” with how it

Te Ara Reo Māori programmes at Wanaka The pathway to the Maori Language • • •

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