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First night flight lands STAFF REPORTER editor@thewanakasun.co.nz our years of work culminated in the first commercial after-dark flight to land at Queenstown Airport on Monday evening, May 23. The Air New Zealand flight arriving from Auckland (pictured), touched down at 7:24pm, with an outbound flight also scheduled to leave at 8.45pm. Queenstown Airport Corporation’s (QAC) acting chief executive Mark Edghill said that it was “incredibly satisfying” to see after-dark flights come to fruition. Story continues page 3...
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hen Wanaka football parents and players turned up at Pembroke Park last weekend, they took one look at the state of the pitch and went to get their lawnmowers. Wanaka Youth Football Club manager Leon Roode said, “A big, big thank you goes out to all those who came down and helped cut the grass
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on the football pitch down at Pembroke Park last Saturday morning. The grass needed to be cut badly and it made a huge difference and made the pitch safer for the games that followed over the weekend.” Leon said cutting the grass wasn’t something that was planned. “One of the parents went down Saturday morning to set up the goal nets for a game and just had enough so decided to do something about it. He and one of his mates got their
mowers, but at 1pm they were not even close to finishing. Players started turning up and one put out an SOS. In no time they had six mowers and a ride-on. Everyone chipped in and got the job done and made the pitch look great and better to play on,” Leon said. “The full-sized football pitch at Pembroke Park is the main field in Wanaka, but you wouldn’t think it by looking at it. It has large ruts all over it and the pitch hardly ever gets cut.”
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Pitch maintenance SOS Story continued from page 1... “It is just an embarrassment to Wanaka when visiting teams turn up to play us at all levels of the game.” The Wanaka Association Football Club pay to use the field and voiced their concerns with the council. Queenstown Lakes District Council parks and reserves planning manager Stephen Quin said, “We have apologised to the club for what occurred. Our mowing contractor requires that the grass be kept under a specified length and it should have been cut before the game. We have advised the contractor that the failure to mow in this case caused inconvenience to the public and must not occur again.” The safety of the pitch has already ended one player’s season, after he badly damaged his knee after getting his heel caught in a hole on the pitch. Frenchman Yohann Bourdin, 29, has lived in Wanaka for the past three years and works as events manager at Rippon Hall. He has played football since he was five years old. He joined the Wanaka Youth team which is made up of Mount Aspiring College students and adults and coached by Peter Waters. The accident happened the very first week of competition on March 19. “There were holes all over the pitch and the goal posts were not fixed properly. It was dangerous. I was running forward and put my heel in a hole and I went to turn left, my heel got stuck and I twisted my whole body. My ACL completely snapped, I have a tear on my external meniscus, my MCL stretched and I’ve bruised my tibia bone,” Yohann said. He spent a month on crutches and faces surgery in Auckland in September. “It’s very disappointing. I will be missing this season of football, snowboarding in the winter, futsal and probably next football season as well. I’m not too happy about it,” he said. Local resident Quentin Smith said the council needs to provide a strategy for sports in the Upper Clutha.
“In the bigger context we actually do not have a strategy in the Upper Clutha. How are we going to manage all these sports. Three Parks is opening next month and we have nobody on the ground to deal with bookings and liaise with local teams, no coordination of the launch and roll out of that facility,” Quentin said. “The fundamental thing is the inequity of provision of services between Queenstown and Wanaka. The difference in council services provided in Queenstown and Wanaka is just incredible,” Quentin said. There are three senior teams and four under 17 teams in addition to the 350 kids playing the game in Wanaka. That brings the total people involved as players to around 500 and when you add the parents in, this affects around 1000 people, more than a tenth of the town’s population. “Queenstown Events Centre has six football pitches and there is one at Jacks Point and all are really well maintained. There are changing rooms both there and in Alexandra. In Wanaka there is a lack of changing facilities and the standard of the fields provided needs to be addressed,” Yohann said. Queenstown Lakes District Council parks and reserves planning manager Stephen Quin said an area has been allocated at Three Parks for two fullsized future sports fields adjacent to the Wanaka Sports Facility. “The fields won’t be developed immediately, this will occur when the demand increases. At present, the existing sports fields in Wanaka meet the current demand although we acknowledge that usage is increasing.” “Provision for this future development is likely to be included in the next Long Term Plan. In the meantime, the council is investigating options to improve the condition of the existing fields at the Wanaka Recreation Reserve (Showgrounds), Pembroke Park and Kelly’s Flat,” Stephen said.
PC51 Peninsula Bay North Commisioners Hearings Commissioners will be appointed at today’s Queenstown Lakes District Council meeting for the proposed Private Plan Change 51 Peninsula Bay North (PC51). The plan change is sought by Peninsula Bay Joint Venture Limited to rezone about 6ha of land zoned ‘Open Space – Landscape Protection’ at the north end of Peninsula Bay for low density residential development. The council will be asked to
appoint Commissioner David Mead as chairperson of the PC51 Hearings Panel. It will also be asked to appoint Commissioner Andrew Henderson and an accredited elected member as panel members. The panel will hold a public hearing to enable submitters to present their submissions. Following the hearing, the panel will make a recommendation back to council.
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Hawea Playgroup fundraising to pay for septic tank failure GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz Last week Hawea Playgroup was forced to close its doors for the week when the entire 100-yearold septic tank system gave up the ghost. The community playgroup runs from the historic Hawea Flat Post Office building opposite the Hawea Flat Hall, has been running for 22 years and has received “loads of love and attention” over the years. Hawea Playgroup’s secretary Emily Sancha said, "We have treble glazed and insulated, paved and concreted, painted and added on. It has been a real labour of love, but because the pipes go unseen they have been out of sight and out of mind.” GW Plumbing and Cranking Fine came to their rescue, along with the help of locals and some speedy ground work, allowing the group to open their doors this week. The major excavation (pictured) and cost of a new septic tank and pipes have left the playgroup seeking out financial support and funding opportunities. Hawea Playgroup chairman Jo Goodwin states, “It all came as a huge shock at first, but an army of people have rolled up their sleeves to get things going again and we are actually very fortunate that it is our sixth annual garage sale this Sunday.” The garage sale is the group’s major annual fundraiser and all the proceeds will go to pay off its $7200 “drainage debts”. There will also be a silent auction and the group have asked for donations from the community. Hawea Playgroup member Anna van Riel said, “The community have all started coming to our rescue. The donations have been amazing. Anything from gluten free sausages for a sausage sizzle to a handmade concrete basin, and an adventure with Wildwire and Rotary
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has confirmed they will donate $2000 which is unbelievable. We are so humbled.” The event will include a pop-up cafe with pots of kumara soup and bread from the People’s Bread, Venus coffee, baking and sausage rolls. There will also be performances by Anna van Riel, Wanaka Ukuleles, Anna Rowley, Gigi the French puppet, giant bubbles, face painting and a lolly scramble. The event is on this Sunday May 29 at the Hawea Flat Hall on Camphill Road (10am to 2pm). For more details see Facebook.com/haweaplaygroup or email haweaplaygroup@gmail.com.
Youngsters showcase musical talent DANIELLE BUTLER newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz Wanaka’s young violinists will be showcasing their talents in Central Otago Regional Orchestra’s upcoming concert. The young musicians are part of the Central Otago Regional Training Orchestra, taught by regional orchestra member Johanna Hansen, who aims to support younger players in their musical development. “A Bowl of Potpourri - A Collection of Musical Favourites,” is performed by more than 30 Central
Otago players in addition to the developing young players from Cromwell, Wanaka and Alexandra. “They will perform a collection of items bound to impress with their developing music skills,” Central Otago Regional Orchestra’s secretary, Christine Williamson, said. Audience-goers can expect 1800’s political works by Beethoven and Tchaikovsky, through to ballet music from Rosamunde by Schubert and 20th century Bond themes. The concert comes to Wanaka’s Presbyterian Church on Sunday May 29 at 2.30pm. Entry is $20 for adults and free for children.
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Budget boost welcomed DANIELLE BUTLER newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz Wanaka’s increasingly overstretched tourist facilities are to be given a cash injection, from the 2016 budget’s $20 million extra investment in the tourism industry. Over four years, $12 million of this will go into a regional midsized tourism facilities fund to help communities such as Wanaka with smaller infrastructure projects, to cope with growing numbers of tourists and independent travellers. Lake Wanaka Tourism’s (LWT) general manager, James Helmore, said that Wanaka has challenges to address as a result of increasing visitor numbers, with peak season putting pressure on infrastructure at popular spots. “The additional $20 million will be welcomed by the tourism industry. The $12 million available for smaller scale infrastructure projects will enhance the quality of tourists’ experience and quickly
improve infrastructure in areas where growth is impacting on visitor experience. LWT will be working closely with Queenstown Lakes District Council, Wanaka Community Board, the Department of Conservation, Land Information New Zealand and the New Zealand Transport Agency to see if the solutions identified at next month’s meeting qualify for funding,” James said. The extra $8 million will be targeted at key growing markets such as the United States of America and India, again over four years. “We recognise that some of our smaller communities need extra facilities to deal with the increase in tourist numbers, and in particular manage freedom campers. The new funding, which is in addition to the over $130 million a year the Government currently spends, aims to help all regions realise their tourism potential and reap the economic benefits that it brings,” Prime Minister John Key said.
Council retains accreditation STAFF REPORTER editor@thewanakasun.co.nz Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) will continue to hold accreditation as a Building Control Authority for the time being, after International Accreditation New Zealand (IANZ) accepted its corrective action plan arising from this year’s audit. The plan, which outlined actions currently underway and those to be taken within the next few months, was submitted last Thursday, May 19, and approved on Monday. IANZ issued ten corrective action requests and four strong recommendations, some of which related to observation of policies and procedures, allocation of work and
staff training. QLDC general manager of planning and development Tony Avery said that a building control officer had been appointed to review all applications for consents and code compliance certificates before they were accepted for processing, and that developers could help avoid delays by booking inspections early. “We are quickly building a picture of the common faults. This has been the result of a significant team effort, as we start to implement changes to our systems and processes to address the concerns that IANZ identified,” Tony said. The council will need to prove that it has made good progress on all the corrective actions by July 15 and will be fully reassessed in October.
First night flight lands in Queenstown Story continued from page 1... Queenstown region and for us as an airport. It is a proud moment for all of the organisations involved who have worked together over the past four years with a shared vision and commitment to safety to make afterdark flights a reality,” Mark said. The introduction of evening flights during the winter months is expected to provide more traveller flexibility and connectivity across airline networks as well as reducing peak-time pressure on the airport’s facilities and services.
Queenstown’s night flights have not come easily, with after-dark flights originally mooted when discussion first began in 2002. The idea was later revisited, and in 2012 QAC formed a working group to prepare a foundation safety case. The resulting case, requiring 67 infrastructure and operational enhancements, was approved in 2014 and $19.65 million later, runway and lighting upgrades, regulatory inspections, approvals and test flights were completed earlier this month.
Samuels and Dodds off to Rio GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz The hard slog of early-morning swims, bike rides and runs have paid off for two Wanaka athletes with Nicky Samuels and Tony Dodds being selected in the four-strong New Zealand Triathlon team to compete at the Rio Olympic Games 2016 in August. Nicky and Tony have been selected alongside Andrea Hewitt of Christchurch and Ryan Sissons of Auckland. Tony Dodds is the only one in the team who has not worn the silver fern before and was excited about his inclusion in the team. “I am obviously over the moon to be selected. It is something I have dreamed about since I was 13 years old. All that early-morning training has finally paid off. It is still not done yet, I am still training hard. I can’t slack off just yet,” Tony said. Nicky said she was very happy to be selected to go to Rio. “It is always awesome to represent New Zealand but even more so at an Olympic Games. For me and my supporters we have spent the last four years working towards this, it has been no secret that since London I have been preparing for Rio, this has always been the goal, and to finish on the podium would be the ultimate.”
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The team will be heading off in three weeks to compete in three more races and train at altitude before heading to Rio.
Drive to the winter conditions DANIELLE BUTLER newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz Road-users haven’t got off to the best start in the increasingly wintry conditions on roads in and around Wanaka, which has so far resulted in one mystery crash and stranded motorists. A vehicle was involved in a collision with a road sign late on Friday May 20, narrowly missing near-by trees and damaging fencing on private property, on a sweeping bend on the Albert TownHawea Highway. Debris at the scene indicates that the vehicle
involved was a white Toyota Hirepool rental vehicle, and the incident was reported to police on Saturday morning, but no further details have emerged. Meanwhile, the Crown Range was closed on Sunday night, May 22, following attempts by several vehicles to make the journey without snow chains, causing them to slide off the road and become stranded. Although the Crown Range is now open and gritted, snow and ice warnings remain in place and vehicles are advised not to make the journey without snow chains.
Tenders close on land at Scurr Heights GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz Tenders on the 10.60ha subdivisible block of land at Scurr Heights closed on May 12. The land is zoned for residential development and the council’s intention is for a developer to create a subdivision of around 100 sections. Queenstown Lakes District Council general manager of infrastructure Peter Hansby said
tenders will be considered by the council at its meeting today (Thursday May 26). “The Wanaka Community Board will also be part of the decision-making process. Consideration will take place with the public excluded in accordance with Local Government Information and Meetings Act because of the commercial sensitivity of the tender,” Peter said. Once a decision has been made the QLDC will publicly release the outcome.
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Childhood centre opening its doors DANIELLE BUTLER newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz Mountainside Educare is opening its doors to the public on Sunday May 29, so that parents and caregivers can have a look around its new early childhood centre. Centre manager and teacher Amanda O’Callaghan said that the team had recognised the need for another childhood centre for children aged between three and five, and that members of the public were welcome to come and meet the team. “We provide really good development, education and care for children, and we just want to welcome people and let them know that we’re here,” she said. The centre, in Kingfisher Crescent, Albert Town, is open between 10am and 12pm on Sunday.
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Knights, combat and calligraphy GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz Have you ever wondered what it would be like to dress as a knight and wield a longsword? Or do your tastes run along more delicate lines such as calligraphy? Whatever your taste the Wanaka Medieval Festival will have something to satisfy. The festival is being organised by Friends of Holy Family Catholic School (FOTS) and the normally tranquil surrounds of Rippon vineyard will be transformed for the day. Audiences will be thrilled by re-enactors skill and bravery as they perform in full armoured combat while the Great Hall will resonate with the sounds of plainchant and medieval music. Thanks to the support of Creative NZ, FOTS has booked the Dunedin
Medieval and Renaissance Society, regular performers at the Dunedin Fringe Festival and at the Abbey Medieval Festival in Australia. The Great Hall will also house a scriptorium where the resident monk, Dr Simone Marshall of Otago University, will run calligraphy and quill and ink making workshops. FOTS chairperson Grainne Power said, “We are thrilled to have someone of Dr Marshall’s calibre attend the festival to offer us an insight into how illuminated books, such as the Book of Kells, came to be.” As the day gives way to night the Great Hall will be transformed and host a medieval banquet. Tickets for both events will be available in the coming months. The Wanaka Medieval Festival will be held on November 5 at Rippon Hall.
Near misses cause concern on the roads
When is a cold not a cold? A cold is a relatively mild illness with nasal congestion or a runny nose, a mild headache, slight fever and cough. Dr Jayne Davies There are over 200 MBChB, MRCGP (UK), DFFP, DRCOG, FRNZCGP different respiratory Dip Trav Med, Cert Av Med, viruses that cause CAA Medical Examiner common colds, which is why adults can have 2 – 5 colds per year and children may have up to 10. Keeping your distance from people with colds and hand washing can reduce their spread. A strong immune system supported by a healthy diet, exercise and good sleep can also help to prevent infection. We often say that we have “the flu” when we have a cold. The following symptoms distinguish the flu from a cold: sudden onset of symptoms; high temperature (>38 degrees) and chills; generalised weakness and severe aching muscles; loss of appetite. A more severe dry cough is common. You should contact your doctor if you becoming increasingly short of breath, are unable to take in fluids or continue to get worse after a few days. Take your child to the doctor if they have quick and noisy breathing; are unusually irritable or sleepy; are under 6 months old with a fever; are refusing to eat or drink; complain of sore ears or a sore throat, or are coughing excessively. Colds and flu will generally settle spontaneously – stay at home and rest until your temperature is normal and you feel better. Avoid dehydration by drinking small amounts of fluids regularly and consult your pharmacist about appropriate medicines to relieve discomfort and fever if necessary.
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Holy Family Catholic School has issued a warning to parents and caregivers using the roads during school hours, following reports of near misses in recent weeks. The reports relate to the intersection where the school road, by the tennis and netball courts, meets Makomako Road. Drivers are forgetting to look left
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Teachers from Aspiring Beginnings had the opportunity to attend a highly regarded Childspace conference in Wellington recently. The focus of the conference was the importance of play which is a strong focus of learning at the preschool. Teachers Sarah Lester and Maegan Young were privileged to be part of the opening ceremony by reading a poem they wrote and sharing images of learning and play at the preschool. Nathan Mikaere Wallis from Brainwave Trust spoke about research on how critical primary care is in the first 1000 days of life. Aspiring Beginnings senior teacher Jen Rawson said, “Our infants and toddler program at Aspiring Beginnings provides a small group of nine children with exceptional ratio of one adult to three, we are extremely proud our high standard of care supports research from the Brainwave Trust.” “The teachers are highly motivated and excited to implement new ideas and of course lots of fun play to achieve learning outcomes for our tamariki. We look forward to playing with our current friends and the ones we are yet to meet.” Pictured: The Aspiring Beginnings team at the “P” Party at the conference.
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Wanaka Primary School playscape Another award for coastguard volunteer DANIELLE BUTLER newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz Wanaka Lakes ‘coastguard master,’ Lynn Stuart, has earned the Certificate of Achievement for a support activity at the New Zealand Search and Rescue Council awards. The prestigious awards, held in Parliament on Tuesday evening, May 24, recognised the 175 hours that Lynn has dedicated to training and search and rescue operations, keeping the lake safe. The volunteer, who has already won several awards for his work, has been described as an outstanding leader, who has delivered exceptional results with the coastguard’s new recruits induction programme. Patrick Holmes, CEO Coastguard New Zealand, said that Lynn and his fellow award-winners had made a huge contribution to coastguard and search and rescue services in general. “Their dedication and encouragement is infectious and epitomises the volunteer ethos. Together they have
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GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz The new playscape area at Wanaka Primary School was a hive of activity this week with builders wielding hammers, drills and nail guns and driving bobcats and diggers. The playground renovation around Pod 1 is being given a facelift to provide an area for the five year olds to explore in safety. Wanaka Primary School principal Wendy Bamford said, “We needed to provide an area for the five year olds to explore and feel safe in, so we are taking the plants out and putting in structures for them to use.” Plot landscape architect Annabel Riley has designed the area, which includes balancing beams, a new sandpit and platforms. “The playground is being built for natural play so children can play within their environment and will also include some new plantings more suited to the area,” Annabel said. Bryce Dunlop of Dunlop Builders and his team
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saved countless lives and we are extremely proud that their achievements have been recognised,” he said. Pictured: Lynn Stuart with a Coastguard NZ award earlier this year.
of Ben Searle, Mark Connor and Ben Woolley (pictured) have been working at the school over the last few days building the platforms, and Kane Duncan has been on site with his machinery transporting some huge rocks and stepping stones from his quarry. The builders have donated their time to help get the project completed. Parent representative Nicky Ramsden said, “We can’t thank everyone enough for their generosity. Materials for this stage of our project have been very kindly donated by The Yard, Alpine Fencing, Placemakers, Allied Concrete, Mitre 10 and the Perriams.” Planning has begun for the making of the mosaic tiles, construction of the willow huts/nests and painting of a colourful mural on the wall. The school will also use funds raised at the recent trail ride event to complete the project. Plants donated by Matukituki Nursery and Te Kakano Nursery will be planted at a working bee on Friday May 27 from 1pm to 3pm. For more information contact Nicky on nicky@lakewanaka.net.nz.
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A monthly column by Kim Reilly of Federated Farmers on issues affecting the Upper Clutha’s rural community…
Biosecurity: Velvetleaf – a very vexing issue KIM REILLY Federated Farmers New Zealand’s biosecurity is again a hot topic, with velvetleaf, one of the world’s worst cropping weeds now confirmed in 11 regions of New Zealand, including Central Otago. Some of the facts relating to velvetleaf are startling; each plant can contain around 17,000 seeds, each of which can lie dormant in the soil for more than 50 years. This is not a 2016 problem. This is a problem likely to remain within our shores for generations. In fact, at a recent Federated Farmers meeting in Southland, the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) told attendees that there was no longer any real hope of velvetleaf being
fully eradicated. Sadly, the ongoing fight against it will cost the country millions of dollars, not to mention the time and work required to keep on top of it, year in and year out. What we don’t want to see is Central Government backing away and leaving the fight to landowners, regional councils (who through Pest Management Plans have ongoing responsibilities) and ultimately ratepayers. This incursion may not affect our national ‘pureNZ’ brand, but it certainly affects those farmers and councils now unfortunate enough to be caught up in this. Not surprisingly, the more that is known about velvetleaf and its repercussions, the angrier people become.
DOC Community Fund open for applications The DOC Community Fund, set up in 2014 to distribute $26 million over four years to inspire and enable community-led conservation projects, opened for a third round of applications on May 23. “Recipients have ranged from groups helping fight the War on
Weeds, outdoor clubs keeping huts in good shape to pest-trapping networks and wetland restoration aimed at creating habitats for our native animals,” Conservation Minister Maggie Barry said. Groups will need to submit an expression of interest by July 1.
beet crops. Equally important, farm machinery must be well cleaned prior to movement off farms where velvetleaf has been identified. In Central Otago, where wintering of stock is commonplace, it is crucial that stock are held in quarantine paddocks prior to movement (whether on truck or on road) from any farms where velvetleaf may be. Velvetleaf seeds from the soil can be moved via cow’s hooves, or ingested and excreted onto new sites. Central Otago farmers have long fought the hard fight against pests and for many, this looks set to continue. Whether the problem is rabbits, wilding pines, velvetleaf or other, the key to staying on top of things is to have a good pest management plan. In the meantime, Federated Farmers will continue to ask the hard questions, and will ensure supporting information and advice is distributed. If you suspect you have velvetleaf in your crops, contact MPI’s Pests and Diseases hotline 0800 80 99 66.
Someone has stuffed up, either in New Zealand or overseas. The questions are now being asked, who will be held accountable and how do we stop this happening again? So far, all of the contaminated seed lines– Kyros, Bangor, Feldherr and Troya – that passed through our borders and into our paddocks, were imported by Canterbury-based and Danish-owned DLF Seeds & Science. While finger-pointing won’t help with this incursion, a transparent and robust investigation is clearly now required. As a country, we need to learn from what’s happened and ensure that we minimise the risks of this happening again. Meanwhile, the fight against the weed will continue and battle plans will continue to be laid out. Federated Farmers applauds the phenomenal work currently being carried out around the country by councils, volunteers, industry stakeholders and others. Looking beyond today, farmers must remain vigilant and must continue to inspect their fodder
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Auction 3pm, Friday 10 June 2016 (unless sold prior) Ray White Office, 1 Helwick Street, Wanaka View Wed & Sat 12pm or By Appointment www.rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21248 rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21248 Fiona Reid 0274 859 651 fiona.reid@raywhite.com
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Albert Town 7 Hunt Place
Wanaka 18 Aspiring Terrace The Section You Have Been "Hunt"-ing For An Albert Town section to delight! The owners have purchased elsewhere, giving us the opportunity to sell this nicely sized established 991m2 section in old Riverside Park. If you are after a titled section to build on now, you must look at this.
Deadline Sale Offers by 4pm 16 June 2016 (unless sold prior) View Sat & Wed 1pm or By Appointment www.rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21331 rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21331 Anna Findlay 0274 383 640 anna.findlay@raywhite.com
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Hikuwai Heaven This striking 5 bedroom schist and cedar home will be a spectacular place for quiet enjoyment or lively entertaining. The substantial home has been built to a high degree of specification and is sure to please. Enjoy evenings in the outdoor spa by the open fire and take advantage of the privacy offered by this beautifully landscaped 1,853m2 site overlooking the Clutha River.
2 A 1 F 1 I The Price is Right Purchase in one of the most soughtafter towns in the country, & enjoy all that Wanaka has to offer. Use this two-bedroom apartment as your holiday pad when you feel like spending some time in this slice of New Zealand paradise, and let management look out for your asset the rest of the year. Call today to arrange a viewing and make this fully-furnished property your home away from home.
Deadline Sale Offers by 4pm 16th June 2016 (unless sold prior) View Sat & Wed 1pm or By Appointment www.rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21351 rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21351 Fiona Reid 0274 859 651 fiona.reid@raywhite.com
For Sale $299,000 View By Appointment www.rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21348 rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21348 Fiona Reid 0274 859 651 fiona.reid@raywhite.com
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3 A 2 C 1 F 1 I 2 J Views in all their Glory When Wanaka was just a sleepy mountain town, those with foresight knew this Aspiring Terrace location was a winner. There are not many locations that have this close proximity to town along with glorious views of Lake Wanaka. The solid & well maintained home is spacious with a nice flow throughout & great living areas that continually draw you to the magical view.
Auction 3pm, Friday 10 June 2016 (unless sold prior) Ray White Office, 1 Helwick Street, Wanaka View By Appointment www.rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21341 rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21341 Anna Findlay 0274 383 640 anna.findlay@raywhite.com
Albert Town 6 Ribbonwood Avenue
3 A 2 C 2 F 2 I Location, Location, Location A private oasis awaits here in this central established location right in the heart of old town Wanaka. Plans have changed for the owners who built this home on the 1/4 acre property 5 years ago keeping in mind the opportunity to add another dwelling and subdivide later. The beautiful garden is private and established with lake views and plenty of sun.
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Looking for Land? Builders looking for land: here is an opportunity to own a titled section in the popular West Meadows. Start building straight away and take advantage of Wanaka’s strong property market. With interest in new homes at all time highs the time is right for your new build. With the neighbouring section also for sale you could buy just one, or snap both up if you’re quick!
Titled Section with TC Views Titled sections that are ready to build on straight away are as rare as hen’s teeth in Wanaka at present, and that is why 14 Makomako, located in the popular Kirimoko Park, is an ideal opportunity for those not wanting to wait. An ideal position close to the schools and lake, in a quality subdivision that boasts beautiful views of Treble Cone and Black Peak.
For Sale $339,000 View By Appointment www.rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21353 rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21353 Rachel Walsh 0274 432 683 rachel.walsh@raywhite.com
For Sale $359,000 View By Appointment www.rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21312 rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21312 Duncan and Kelly Good 0274 488 321 Duncan.kelly@raywhite.com
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DANIELLE BUTLER newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz A champagne vintage brunch has helped to raise funds to support local families with health and developmental issues. Upper Clutha Children’s Medical Trust organised the event, held at the Corbridge Estate on Friday May 13, to help support families who find it difficult to meet the costs associated with health and developmental problems. Mount Aspiring College students showed off vintage garments, wedding gowns, and fashion from yesteryear in a Hilaire Field Vintage clothing collection parade (pictured).
In keeping with the nostalgic theme, guests were given food and refreshments styled from the bygone era, topped off with some live music. Upper Clutha Children’s Medical Trust chairperson Noeline Harridge said that although the amount raised had not yet been confirmed, the Trust were happy with the initial figures. “We are very pleased with our event both financially and in terms of our satisfaction in staging quite a different social outing for the locals at a new venue. All the items from our new mystery boxes, donated by local businesses or Trust members, sold extremely quickly and were a hit with our guests,” Noeline said.
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Without a doubt, pants are one of the most difficult items to shop for. When you fall in love with the perfect pair, you can’t live without them. You will wear your favourites until they fall apart at the seams, simply because you know how hard it was to find them! Wanaka winters are cold, so have options and styles to keep your legs warm. Don’t get stuck in the rut of wearing your jeans all the time. There are beautiful pants this season made of gorgeous textures and soft fabrics, such as suede, leather, wool blends and cotton that you can style and play with. Browsing pinterest is a wonderful way to create fresh looks. Knowing the styles and rise of pants that suit you best will save you a lot of time. High waists look great on fuller figures, and are wonderful for hiding unwanted stomach issues. A midwaist sits just under your navel and looks great on most. Low rise is best on a firm, flat stomach. Squat, bend and sit in the change room, make sure your backside is covered. The best pants are classic tailored styles, flat
front, pleated, a straight or tapered leg. In a solid neutral colour these will stay on-trend for years and easily transition from work to play. Just think Kate Moss. If you have a short body and long legs, you may not look as good in the same style as someone who has a long body and short legs. Cropped pants and trousers look best on tall women. How short will depend on your leg length and style of shoes. Wide pants look better long, narrow widths look better short. Make sure your pants fit your waist. You should be able to fit two fingers in sideways between the waistband and your body. If you can’t, go up a size, you can always have them taken in. A tight waistband creates the “muffin top” which will make you appear larger. Comfort is everything. Too many women focus on the sizing. Style and fit are the most important factors. Colour, pattern and print are all about your personal style. Solid coloured pants in neutral tones are the most versatile. Medium dark to dark tones are the most slimming. Don’t be shy to try on lots of styles, then you can be confident you are buying the best style for you!
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College student Courtney Vowles to begin work on their own project along the Clutha River. “Living somewhere like Wanaka can be quite isolating so it was a really good opportunity to network with people with similar interests and ideas,” Johnny said. The programme selects one student from each school, who are then eligible to apply for future Young Blake expeditions as a student voyager. Pictured: Cromwell College geography teacher Chris Greenwood, Johnny Brebner and Courtney Vowles handling traps used in an Abel Tasman pest eradication programme.
DANIELLE BUTLER newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz One Mount Aspiring College student has returned from Sir Peter Blake Trust’s annual Youth EnviroLeaders’ Forum with environmental projects and plans for the area. Johnny Brebner, who went up to Nelson last month for the event, joined 49 students in a week of addressing environmental issues such as marine health and pest eradication, whilst developing strategies to address them. During the week, the year 13 student joined forces with Cromwell
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Lake Wanaka Tourism responds to our letter writers who are concerned with last week’s story “Social impact could be spoiling our town”(Wanaka Sun, May 19, 2016). Never mind the consequences Danielle Butler’s article quoting the tourism concerns of Liz Carlson was refreshingly accurate. The condemnation usually reserved for young foreign (and Kiwi) tourists on a budget has finally found the true culprit; the packem-in-and-never-mind-the-consequences tourism industry. Its partner in crime, the dairy industry, has packed in so many cows that feed has to be imported. No doubt there are conscientious operators in both industries who look to the future with concern and wonder where it will all end. Where will the foresight and leadership come from? Not from the all-consuming obsession with profit demonstrated by industry leaders or their political masters. The minister of tourism is hampered by a serious lack of environmental awareness. Not from our member of parliament either, who has apparently only just noticed we have an affordable housing issue. Regional council? Queenstown Lakes District Council? The evidence so far is that they don’t think it is their business to voice an opinion on this matter. Christopher Horan Promote responsible behaviour Well done Liz Carlson for talking about the tourism elephant in the room, and well done the Wanaka Sun for giving it some publicity. Liz is the latest in a line of concerned people, including some business owners, to comment on this subject. There’s absolutely nothing sustainable about the present level of visitors and Lake Wanaka Tourism needs to change the focus of what it does. There has been so much promotion in the past that the numbers will keep coming without any further boosterism. Endless growth is just plain stupid and an increasing number of residents don’t want it here. As Liz points out, there isn’t the infrastructure (e.g. toilets, rubbish bins, serviced camping areas, day carparks) for the visitors we already have. The rubbish issues at Roys Peak and its overflowing carpark are just one example; the poo and paper along the roadsides and tracks of the district are truly appalling. The best thing for Lake Wanaka Tourism to do is to lobby widely (especially central government) for better visitor facilities and better policing of the rule-breakers. Increase pressure for a levy on overseas visitors, to help fund new facilities. Exploit the social media and apps that travellers use, with messages that promote responsible behaviour such as only going to the toilet where there is actually a toilet. And only freedom camping if you are in a really self-contained vehicle (not just a bed on wheels). Bash heads together where silly rules prohibit the signposting of toilets that are there (such as alongside Lake Hawea). Maybe there are places where landowners could develop lowkey camping grounds in paddocks, as they do in Scotland. Many more creative ideas no doubt exist and I hope the good folk at Lake Wanaka Tourism are looking more widely than ever-greater tourist numbers. Jane Forsyth, Lake Hawea
Have you ever thought about hosting an international student? At Mount Aspiring College, there are short or long term placements available. Some students come for one term (3 months), others come for a year. We also have small groups from time to time who stay for say, two weeks who also will require homestay families. You can choose how you would like to help us and for how long. It’s up to you. We currently have students from China, Germany, Brazil, Japan, South Korea, Thailand and New Caledonia. Some international students ask to stay amongst people of their own age, so we would love to hear from families with students at MAC! However, we also have many students who are just happy to have a warm caring home away from home and so everyone is welcome to apply! You can enjoy getting to know another culture as well as receiving support from the staff at the International Language Centre 24/7 and an extra $250 per week. Please note: those students coming for Term 3 only and participating in the High Performance Programme at Cardrona, are $310 per week. Please contact the International Language Centre on 443 0466 or email us on homestay@mtaspiring.school.nz for more information.
N O T I C E B O A R D Amended Meeting Schedule The QLDC May Meeting Schedule has been amended as follows: Additional Meeting: Resource Consent Hearing (Keith MacKenzie) – Edgewater Resort, 54 Sargood Drive, Wanaka. Friday 27 May 2016 at 10.00am.
Meeting Schedule for June 2016 Public Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 46 of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 that meetings of the Council will be held as listed below, during the month of June 2016. Hearing of Submissions to the QLDC Annual Plan for 2016-17 – Armstrong Room, Lake Wanaka Centre, Wanaka. Wednesday 1 June 2016 at 9.30am. Hearing of Submissions on the draft Glenorchy Airstrip Reserve Management Plan Glenorchy Community Hall, Mull Street, Glenorchy. Tuesday 7 June 2016 at 10.30am. Wanaka Community Board – Armstrong Room, Lake Wanaka Centre, Wanaka. Wednesday 8 June 2016 at 10.00am.
Lake Wanaka Tourism responds: It’s no secret that we have experienced strong visitor growth over the springsummer-autumn period with numbers to both New Zealand and Wanaka reaching record levels. The tourism sector underpins the NZ economy and it plays a vital role in creating a vibrant thriving community in the Wanaka region, providing jobs for many. Wanaka’s natural beauty and warm welcoming community make it an attractive place for visitors, who are increasingly seeking more authentic experiences. It’s fantastic that visitors come here to take a photo of a tree in a lake! That’s not to say we don’t have challenges to address from increasing visitor numbers, challenges that we share with many other locations around New Zealand. Over the peak season there has been pressure on infrastructure (carparking, toilets, etc.) at popular spots. Lake Wanaka Tourism (LWT) is proactively working with other groups to address these issues. We have already instigated discussions with Department of Conservation (DOC), and next month Queenstown Lakes District Council/Wanaka Community Board, DOC, Land Information New Zealand, NZ Transport Agency and LWT will be meeting to come up with solutions. This will complement the work that the Tourism Industry Association are doing nationally. Our marketing activity is guided by six key strategies that have the ultimate aim of targeting quality over quantity, increasing stay-length and spreading visitor numbers to grow the shoulder seasons. LWT is firmly focused on promoting a visitor experience that is authentic and real, and one that is respectful of both our community and our environment.
Resource Consent Hearing (Berriman & Hamilton) – Copthorne Hotel, Frankton Road, Queenstown. Thursday 9 June 2016 at 9.00am. Property Subcommittee – Council Chambers, 10 Gorge Road, Queenstown. Thursday 9 June 2016 at 10.00am. Resource Consent Commissioner Appointment Subcommittee – Council Chambers, 10 Gorge Road, Queenstown. Thursday 9 June 2016 at the conclusion of the Property Subcommittee meeting. Hearing of Submissions on the Proposed QLDC Nuisance Bylaw 2016 - Council Chambers, 10 Gorge Road, Queenstown. Thursday 9 June 2016 at 11.00am. Audit and Risk Committee – Council Chambers, 10 Gorge Road, Queenstown. Wednesday 15 June 2016 at 8.30am. Property Subcommittee – Council Chambers, 10 Gorge Road, Queenstown. Thursday 23 June 2016 at 10.00am. Resource Consent Commissioner Appointment Subcommittee – Council Chambers, 10 Gorge Road, Queenstown. Thursday 23 June 2016 at the conclusion of the Property Subcommittee meeting. Queenstown Lakes District Council – Council Chambers, 10 Gorge Road, Queenstown. Thursday 30 June 2016 at 1.00pm. These meetings are open to the public with the exception of the Property Subcommittee, which will be held with the public excluded, pursuant to Section 7(2)(i) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987; the Resource Consent Commissioner Appointment Committee, which will be held with the public excluded, pursuant to Section 7(2)(a) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987; and the Audit & Risk Committee, which will be held with the public excluded, pursuant to Sections 7(2) (b)(ii) and 7(2)(h) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987. Mike Theele CHIEF EXECUTIVE
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We require a Technician for Food and Nutrition to start as soon as possible, to provide support to the teaching staff in this department. This role includes ordering and shopping for groceries, setting up for practical lessons and cleaning duties. Applicants need to be well organised, and work as part of a team. This position is for 10 hours per week, term time only.
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What we will Offer: There will be opportunities to get your hands on almost every aspect of the business so the scope of work is huge. This franchise business, with connections across the world, is very supportive with training, mentorship and access to a vast body of knowledge willingly shared. Consequently we have the ability to provide professional up skilling in all areas of the industry to support you in your role. Also this company is a franchise which recognises the hard work of its team members and you will benefit from: • An attractive remuneration package including an excellent incentive scheme • Ongoing training and development • A friendly, fun and inclusive working environment where a team member is truly valued Break out to make your own personal mark where it counts. We are in it for the long haul so we trust that you will be too. Please supply your CV to queenstown@speedysigns.co.nz or for more information call Ryan O’Connor 021 478 908 Deadline: 5.00pm June 1, 2016
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EMPLOYMENT WANTED: PART time gardener. Work mainly involves maintenance of large property in Mt Barker area and grounds of an airport business. Minimum of 2-3 days per week. Own trailer and gardening tools preferred. Please contact Erica at recruitment@alpinegroup.co.nz. .
WHATS ON HOUSE LOT Garage Sale. Saturday 28th. Bring your trailer – complete contents of crib must go. From cutlery to beds. All in good condition.NO whiteware. 14 Denniston Rd, Johns Creek, Lake Hawea. 9am Start HAWEA PLAYGROUP Winter Garage Sale, this Sunday 29th May, Hawea Flat Hall, 10-2pm. Treasures, cafe, facepainting, bubbles, live music, great buzz!!! (-: YOGA FOR CANCER. Anybody affected welcome. Family, support/carers.Tues 9:30 St. John’s. call/txt carmen 02102215409 abundant.earth WANAKA BREASTFEEDING Support’s June drop-in is on Monday 13th June. 10.30-11.30am. Topic ‘Mum’s mental wellbeing’. All welcome STITCH N’ Bitch every Wednesday, Edgewater Resort, Sargood Dr, from 7pm. All crafts welcome, beginners to experienced. Its fun, free and friendly.
NOTICES NO CRAFT market this sunday. We are having a wee break and will be back at Queens Birthday for our last market of the season. WANAKA SALVATION Army Family Store. Opening Hours – Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm, Saturday 9.30am – 4pm. We look forward to seeing you here! DONATIONS KINDLY received. Please drop them into the Salvation Army Family store or ph 443 5068 to book a pick up. BUSINESS NETWORKING International. The Wanaka chapter of BNI meets weekly at 7am Tuesday morning. Great networking opportunity to grow your business. Contact Rosie Ford for information 021 189 6671 WANAKA PRIMARY School ‘Op Shop’ open Tues & Thurs - 12 midday to 4pm. Use Koru Way entrance, off Totara Terrace, alongside the steps.
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WE KNOW YOU’RE NOT OUT THERE! not possible to find this person in our home town of Wanaka. They aren’t here. We’ve checked every It’s justIt’s notjustpossible to find this person in our home town of Wanaka. They aren’t here. We’ve checked every nook and cranny. Unless they’re hiding? Or trapped under a fallen desk? Who are we looking for? nook and cranny. Unless they’re hiding? Or trapped under a fallen desk? Who are we looking for? Someone who can start our all new airfares department from scratch and run with it.
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They’ll have excellent communication skills and a real ‘get it done’ approach. be able to use(not a GDSso(we are onthat Sabre) likefall a Jedi Warrior. They’llThey be awill lateral thinker lateral they over though) and a problem solver. They will be big on things like honesty, positivity, having fun and working hard. They’llThey understand that we sell dreams not travel and dream selling is limiting. a serious business. will NOT be able to race a gokart faster than the boss. That’s career LOVE airfares, and adore New laugh Zealand. Preferably they tourism They’llImportantly have greatthey experience in allrespect thingscustomers airfares and they will a funny ‘I can doknow that’the laugh when we sector. say there’s 20 requests backed up overnight from our international customers. They won’t want to work for a corporate. We don’t do corporate. Ewwww gross.
They will be able to use a GDS (we are on Sabre) like a Jedi Warrior. This experience is essential. Theybecould he. They be a she. They could be a mum considering returning to work. They They will big be onathings likecould honesty, positivity, having funwho’s and working hard. could be you. They will NOT be able to race a go-kart faster than the boss. That’s career limiting. We don’t mind who you are if you are actually out there and you’re a permanent resident in NZ then prove Importantly they LOVE airfares, respect customers and adore New Zealand. Preferably they know the us wrong and send your CV to kerry@nzft.co.nz. Applications close Monday 30 May 2016 tourism sector. They won’t want to work for a corporate. We don’t do corporate. Ewwww gross. They could be a he. They could be a she. They could be a mum who’s considering returning to work. They could be you.
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HUGH PUGH Football Correspondent In a repeat of last year’s final, Wanaka FC travelled over the hill to face one of its biggest challenges of the season - Frankton away. The Queenstown Events Centre was the setting for these two titans of the Central Otago Football league to battle out a fierce contest in torrential rain, freezing temperatures and howling winds. WFC had to defend bravely in the opening exchanges as Frankton hit the ground running. It was to be the visitors who tasted first blood though when prolific striker Matt Florida latched onto a long ball, slotting it home by sending the goalkeeper the wrong way. WFC improved throughout the first half and Matt Florida struck again with a left-pegged, unstoppable strike from the edge of the box, 0-2 at half time. A nightmare start to the second half saw the hosts strike twice within ten minutes. WFC had hit a wall and found themselves level at 2-2.
A fighting spirit had served Wanaka well this season and after a passage of dominate possession the yellow and blacks managed to get in front once more. WFC’s danger man Matt Florida scored his third of the game, and second hat-trick in as many weeks, 2-3 with 20 minutes left to play. Frankton’s impressive second half had perhaps warranted an equalising goal and indeed they got their reward on 80 minutes. An excellent move proved to be the undoing of WFC, capped off with a top corner finish. WFC had a handfull of chances to get the three points in the final few minutes but couldn’t quite get the winner. The game finished 3-3 in an entertaining end-to-end encounter between these old foes. The draw sees Wanaka FC drop to second in the league on goal difference with the last game of Round 1 to play this Saturday, May 28. The game is home to Lakes United with a 1pm kick off. Wrap up warm and cheer the boys on for another vital game at Pembroke Park.
SPORT RESULTS Lake Hawea Golf Club Results For Sunday 22/5/16 Stableford 1st Kelly McKenzie 40 on c/b 2nd Steve Smith 40 3rd Ever Popular Stumpy 39 4th Adam Clifford 37 5th Murray Nyhon 37 6th Bryan Burgess 37 7th Tony Anderson 37 Nearest Pin Ladies Kelly McKenzie Closest to Pin No 1 Bryan Burgess Closest to Pin No 5 Tony Anderson Birdies / Net Eagles Hole No. 14 (Jackpots to approx $300) Wanaka stadium bowls results – week ending 22 May Monday Evening Edgewater Trophy 1st S Nyhof E Herbert A Turnbull 2nd W Turnbull M Young M Campbell 3rd P Herbert D Hope R Marshall Tuesday Morning 2x4x2 Pairs 1st N Young & M Hay 2nd A Coupe & Kathryn Mitchell 3rd B Russell & S Morris Tuesday Afternoon 2x4x2 Pairs 1st Robyn Chartres & Denise Brown 2nd Dave Minson & Dave Paterson 3rd Lawrence Hardy & Annette Nicholls Tuesday Evening Trades Competition 1st Jason Parrant Jeff Limmer Stu Pinfold 2nd Rob Bruce Bernie Osborne Riley
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STAFF REPORTER sports@thewanakasun.co.nz This week was one of contrasts with some hockey teams suffering big losses while others practically crushed the opposition. Displaying dribbling and passing skills beyond their years, the Upper Clutha Mini Sticks team (years 3-4) had their first win of the season against Clyde. The final score was 8-3. Oliver Cotter’s passionate defending earned him the well-deserved player of the day award. The Kiwi Sticks Marsupilamis team (years 5-6) also had their first win of the season against the Terrace Panthers. The team made use of space and showed growing intelligence in their passing game. The result was an impressive 8-2 win. Will Anderson was awarded player of the day. The Kiwi Sticks Salamanders team had a challenging game against Maniototo, whose strength in defence limited scoring opportunities and swift passing kept the team on its toes. While the team’s loss was large, it could have been worse were it not for player of the day, Jack Sandford, who performed beautifully under pressure in the role of sweeper. Battling against a tenacious Alexandra Thunder defence, the Kwik Sticks team lost its first 11-aside full field game of the season. While the first half was very close the Alex attack proved more deadly in the second and, despite some heroics between the posts from James Dougherty, they added a further four goals to win the game 5-0. The Kwik Sticks deserved a goal for their efforts and were almost rewarded in the final minute with a great dribble up-field from player of the day,
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Patrick Cotter. The Senior Reserve team faced a formidable opposition in the form of the Wakatipu Whales and lost 9-0. They had to play a very defensive game against this skilful team. Madi Gainsford, Tom Heather and Milly Robinson made strenuous efforts to keep the opposition from scoring, as did goalkeeper Owen Lea, whose skills meant the score didn’t get into double digits. The Senior B team’s positioning was hot in the first half of their game against Dunstan Girls High School and saw them score their first goal within three minutes. While they held the score at a draw for most of the second half, with less than five minutes to go, Dunstan scored and the Senior B team were not able to match it, leaving the final score at 3-2. In contrast, the men’s team crushed Duncan High School 13-1. The men ran riot taking a 6-0 lead before Dunstan converted a penalty corner on the stroke of half time. More of the same in the second half as Upper Clutha slotted in a further seven goals. Sam Sandri had an excellent game and other honourable mentions go to Dan Quinn for some silky skills in the circle and to Reuben Ward for a couple of deft reverse stick goals. The senior women (pictured) lost their second game of the season to Maniototo 1-3. They seemed unsettled in the first half, lacking accurate passing and leaving too many gaps for Maniototo to counter-attack and score. While they picked up the tempo in the second half and had numerous chances to score, Maniototo defended hard, hitting long passes up the field to their forwards who put the ball into the back of Upper Clutha’s net twice more.
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DANIELLE BUTLER newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz Wanaka will host a selection of workshops for young athletes, from skiers and cyclists to runners and boxers, in Otago Academy of Sport’s Pathway to Podium, Snowsports Academy and Academy Central Otago programmes. The programmes, which kick off today (Thursday May 26), are designed to help better prepare athletes for high performance sport, and will utilise experts from Wanaka and Otago to deliver workshops and provide support. This year, local support comes in the form of nutritionist Carolyn Cruden, endurance runner Kat Eustace, endurance training specialist Val Burke and physiotherapist
Jen Ferguson. Of 41 athletes taking part, 13 are Wanaka locals, including snowboarders Zoi Synnott and Ronan Thompson, athlete Sammy Burke and alpine ski-racer Piera Hudson. Academy manager and Pathway to Podium co-ordinator Michael Coutts said that the selection of athletes on a regional level with no restriction as to what sport they can do is what makes the Central Otago Academy unique. “Not only do the athletes gain critical knowledge in nutrition and sport psychology but they also have the opportunity to interact with other high achieving athletes who share similar aspirations of national and international success,” Michael said. Pictured: Second year Pathway to Podium athlete Mitchell Davern.
SELF-EMPLOYED AND NEED FINANCE HELP? Getting a home loan can be challenging especially when you’re self-employed. The Wanaka and Queenstown market is full of small business owners who are working hard to grow into more substantial operations. The issue many find is that once their business starts to take off that’s when they need more funds to grow or even buy a house. This can create a disconnect, as typically banks will only consider a business’ past trading history when determining its ability to repay a new loan. Borrowing money then becomes difficult, not to mention frustrating, as even though cash flow may be strong, lenders may not be interested if there is insufficient proof to back this up. As a result many business owners have to delay buying or building a home or expanding their business until the new financial year. Businesses that have been trading for less than two years are often in a similar boat. So what are the options available for business owners wanting to buy or build a home? One option is to work with your accountant/financial planner to establish your cash flow position and profit position. Investing this time early to get the books
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in order can offer rewards when it’s time to apply for a loan later. Having documentation to prove income from an accountant and understanding the process can help get you where you want to be faster, easier, and sooner than you thought possible. If you’re self-employed and would like to explore all your finance options regardless if you want to buy or build your own home or fund business expansion, a Mike Pero Adviser can help. Simply call your local finance expert Mark on 021 275 5129 for an obligation free discussion and to take a step closer to owning your own home.
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GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz Winter arrived right on cue to celebrate the Winter to Winter Under 18 Snowsports New Zealand (SSNZ) athletes success stories at the Lake Wanaka Centre, on Sunday night. SSNZ chief executive officer Marty Toomey and Queenstown Lakes District Council Deputy Mayor Lyal Cocks welcomed and acknowledged the great achievements of the snowsport athletes. The evening took the form of informal couch-chat interviews of 16 young athletes, each sharing their stories and footage of their achievements was shown on the big screen. The athletes acknowledged were Finn Bilous, Tiarn Collins, siblings Kate and Ben Richards (pictured), Craig Murray, Alice Robinson, Andie Gillings, Ben
Ellis, Blake Hartley, Patrick Hartley, Ben Harrington, Zoi Sadowski-Synott, Manu Barnard, Finn Duffy, Alistair Garland and Keir Roberts. Facilitator Bonny Teat said the evening went really well. “The Crown Range closure couldn't stop families and friends from across the hill driving through the storm to share their amazing Northern Hemisphere successes with their Wanaka friends and competitors. This has been the most rewarding season of international youth titles, podiums and results for New Zealand snowsports ever.” Wanaka Ski and Snowsports Club organised the event, which included the presentation of their annual Grassroots Awards to 39 primary school-aged children. The $8200 of 2016 grants covers tuition for local athletes on the mountains. The locally sponsored auction of winter essentials raised $3570 which will assist more of the club’s young families.
The 2016 ASB Otago Sports Awards were presented at the Dunedin Town Hall on Friday May 20 with one local and one locally-claimed sportsman winning awards. Wanaka’s Beau-James Wells retained the Steve Mowat Building and Construction Junior Sportsman of the Year award. Beau-James won the Junior World Championship Halfpipe title, and finished 2015 ranked third on the Association of Freeski Professionals. All Black vice-captain Ben Smith, who has a holiday home in Wanaka and whose impromptu coaching session attracted hundreds of children to the Wanaka showgrounds earlier this year, was named Speight’s Sportsman of the Year. Ben (pictured) played in all seven matches at the Rugby World Cup, including a manof-the-match performance in the semi-final and was the co-captain of the Highlanders (ASB Otago Supreme Award 2016 and ODT Team of the Year award winners) when they won
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their first Super Rugby title in 2015. The awards are organised by Sport Otago for the purpose of recognising excellence in sporting achievement across the province. Proceeds from the event go towards supporting Sport Otago’s Sporting Chance programme that funds youth participation in sport.
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