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outhland District Council voted last week to unanimously support the Haast Hollyford road project being sent to the Otago-Southland Regional Transport committee for consideration. Haast Hollyford Highway Limited (HHHL) is promoting a scheme to build and operate a new 136km toll road from Haast to Hollyford. HHHL chairman Durham Havill said he had overseas investors and construction costs were estimated at $250 million and would not need financial input from national or local public funders. “The funders’ investment would be recovered by user toll charges over 30 years and a toll of $35-$40 per person would be charged to give the investor a return on its investment,” Durham said. There have been many meetings and discussions between councillors and Durham Havill in the past, but the council has previously stopped short of fully endorsing the proposal. Durham said, “this is wonderful news. It means that the West Coast and Southland can now move together united to make this road a reality. It will need government support but the people have spoken.”
Minister of Transport Simon Bridges said in a letter earlier this month, “the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) has informed me that neither local authorities nor the NZTA has any formal programme of investigation underway regarding the Haast-Hollyford Road.” The minister said although the privately built road is theoretically possible, it would be New Zealand’s first privately built road, “and would raise a number of complex procedural and legal issues not least because it would impact on the conservation estate,” and the government had no plans to support the project unless it goes through the established planning processes. Friends of Haast Hollyford Facebook page administrator Tim Guthrie said, “We are very pleased but cautiously optimistic. We have seen many holdups and false starts before.This has been going on for more than 100 years. A lot of supporters were very disappointed with the Southland District Council, but I understand that they need to go through a process as they are representing the ratepayers. It remains to be seen what it does to the timeline.” The road would cut the driving distance between Haast and Milford Sound from about 540km to 200km. In the past there has been significant opposition to these proposals as
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any road would have to pass through unspoilt land of significant natural beauty. The area is within Fiordland National Park and is part of the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage Area. Environmentalists continue to strongly oppose the construction of the road. The next step in the process is a meeting between HHHL, Southland District Council, Westland District Council and the regional transport committee. “We feel very confident now that Southland Council has come out supporting the road,” Durham said. The Wanaka Sun asked Queenstown Lakes District Council council-
lor Ella Lawton whether she thought the road would have an impact on tourist numbers in Wanaka. “If the road goes ahead Wanaka has always been a destination for visitors and I doubt the Hollyford Road will make a huge dent in visitor numbers. Wanaka would still be included on a popular loop by travellers, going down the West Coast to Fiordland, Queenstown and back up to Christchurch. More importantly, Lake Wanaka Tourism does a fantastic job promoting Wanaka not only as a place to ‘pass through’ but as a destination in its own right. It is a special place and visitors will still come.”
Facebook posts prompt police reports DANIELLE BUTLER newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz member of community Facebook pages Upper Clutha Trading Post and Upper Clutha Community Notices is at risk of police action for defamatory comments posted to both pages. Several posts were made over the course of the weekend, with the final post being made on Monday (July 4) making allegations about a Treble Cone employee, prompting
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hours before being removed, but that they had been alerted by a response made by the victim. “Once we saw who it was (posting the defamatory comments) he was immediately removed from the group and permanently blocked. We have zero tolerance for harassment or threats on the Trading Post,” Vanessa said. Although the posts quickly became serious, Vanessa feels that administrators could not do any more to monitor activity on the page.
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“The administrators can not be online 24/7 waiting for drama, which thankfully, is rare. One of the three administrators is usually online a couple of times during the day, but if we don’t get posts flagged we don’t always see them until they have escalated,” she said. Wanaka Police has confirmed that no official reports have yet been made, but that the victim had spoken to them for advice regarding the situation. All defamatory posts have now been removed from both pages.
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Wanaka to benefit from Scurr Heights sale proceeds GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz Councillors have confirmed the net sales from the recent sale of the Scurr Heights land would be credited to the Wanaka Asset Sale Reserve (WASR) at last week’s Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) meeting. The land was sold by tender to Universal Developments Limited for $15,650,000 plus GST. QLDC general manager finance and regulatory Stewart Burns and chief executive Mike Theelan recommended the funds be placed in the WASR which was set up when other land at Scurr Heights was previously sold.
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Guiding principles relating to future distributions from the WASR require the funds to be used to fund capital expenditure approved in the Long Term Plan or Annual Plan which benefits the residents of the Wanaka ward, but may not be used to fund operating expenditure. The funds may be used to fund the portion of capital expenditure attributable to increased level of service for roading, water supply, sewerage, stormwater, reserve land and improvements and community facilities in Wanaka, but would exclude use of the money for the purchase of assets primarily acquired for speculative purposes or operating expenditure.
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GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz The new Wanaka Recreation Centre was officially opened today (Thursday), July 7. The finishing touches to the centre are still underway with the final coat to the rebound ace ‘impact’ flooring being applied yesterday. The sports hall will be open to the public for use from Saturday July 15. Queenstown Lakes District Council aquatics
team leader Angie Calder said she was excited about the opening of the Centre. “I’m looking forward to the opportunity for the team to get to know the community and spending more time getting to know the facility,” Angie said. The indoor sports hall already has group bookings for basketball, futsal, football and netball on a regular basis. Information about bookings and rates can be found on the QLDC website.
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Skydive company taking on the world GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz Australian company Skydive the Beach Group Limited (SKB) completed the acquisition of Skydive Wanaka on July 1 paying $10.4 million. Skydive Wanaka was established in 1995 and the company has grown into a multi award-winning business with more than 100,000 tandem jumps completed. SKB is an adventure tourism and leisure company with tandem skydiving experiences in four Australian states. Established in 1999, it now has 19 drop zones in Australia and New Zealand, employs more than 500 people and is the largest skydiving company in the world. SKB company secretary Anthony Ritter said they were attracted to Queenstown because of its beauty, it was a great tourism destination and it was easy to get here from Australia. “It is the adventure capital of the world. It is quicker to get to Queenstown than it is to fly to our business in Western Australia. Our ultimate aim is to be the biggest adventure tour company in the world. With the acquisition of Nzone in Queenstown and Wanaka Skydive PAGE 2
we now dominate tandem skydiving in Australia and New Zealand.” Anthony Ritter and Anthony Boucaut, pictured, are both directors of the company. Anthony Ritter has a background in accounting and Anthony Boucaut was an engineer in the Australian Army. The pair started the company in Wollongong, a south coast town in New South Wales and six years ago had only one drop zone. “Now we have 19 drop zones with more than 130,000 tandem jumps last year alone. Our aim is to top 160,000 in the coming year,” Anthony Ritter said. The company will take delivery of two new buses to shuttle customers between Queenstown and Wanaka and plan to upgrade their jump plane in time for next summer. “With fluctuating weather conditions Queenstown has a 68 percent jump rate, where in Australia and Wanaka it is 80 percent. So having the option to bring customers to Wanaka for the day will improve the customer experience,” Ritter said. Blake Mason, son-in-law of Lloyd Ferguson, will continue to run Wanaka Skydive and Clark Scott, who managed Shotover Jet for more than 20 years is now general manager of Nzone Queenstown.
Support worth $332,732 has been allocated from the QLDC events fund to 14 major events planned for the Queenstown Lakes District in the next 12 months, including more than $100,000 to four Wanaka-based events. Queenstown Lakes District Council Mayor Vanessa van Uden said the support reflected the priorities in the council’s events strategy, which is designed to support community and commercial events that meet criteria ranging from economic benefit and increasing the district’s profile to bringing the community together. The strategic goal is to provide assistance while events are in development, so they become self-sustaining. This year the principle of “anchor
events” - large events with distinctive qualities was applied to assist events to cement a place in the local event calendar and attract sponsorship over a maximum of three years. Challenge Wanaka and Festival of Colour were deemed anchor events in the 2016 round, both received $30,000. The council has given early approval for a grant to the Audi Quattro Winter Games New Zealand 2017 ($41,000) and Light Up Wanaka also gained grant approval for $5732. The next funding round will be in April 2017. Applications for up to $30,000 are considered by the events funding panel, while applications for larger amounts are determined by the full council. Local community support applications towards in-kind costs under $5000 can be lodged yearround and are considered by the events office.
Former manager admits fraud charges GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz Former operations manager Richard Gregory Beven appeared before the Queenstown District Court last Tuesday, June 27 on fraud charges. The 41-year-old admitted charges of stealing $730,000 from operating company Wanacare Ltd and of false accounting. He has been remanded in custody, with sentencing scheduled for October 17. He denied the second charge of stealing $57,194.00 from the bank accounts of Lakes After Hours Limited. This charge is still before the court. This is not the first time he has committed this type of offence. The Serious Fraud Office 2005 Annual Report states that in 2002 and 2003 Beven worked for a company providing
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finance for motor vehicle purchases. He used settlement authorities for fictitious or historical purchases and paid the money - around $1 million - into his own account. Beven pleaded guilty of defrauding his employer and was sentenced to three and a half years imprisonment. Wanaka Lakes Health Centre houses Wanaka’s two general practices - Wanaka Medical Centre and Aspiring Medical Centre. Wanacare Ltd is the company that owns and operates the Wanaka Lakes Health Centre. Andrew McLeod, Simon Brebner and Ginny Rutledge are the three principal directors in Wanacare Ltd. There are another five shareholders. At last week’s hearing there was no court order issued in relation to repayment of the stolen funds.
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STAFF REPORTER editor@thewanakasun.co.nz Aspiring Law’s senior legal advisor Janice Hughes has taken over as district governor for Rotary’s southern district. The annual changing of the guard ceremony, held in Wanaka on Sunday (July 3), saw Invercargill’s Karen Purdue hand over the reins of Rotary District 9980, which covers 30 clubs in the lower South Island. Janice has been a member of the Rotary Club of Wanaka since shortly after moving to the area 12 years ago. “I found Wanaka’s Rotary club was energetic. I was quite at home as a young, professional woman and, what is more, it was an absolute hoot. It ticked all my boxes; I found like minds and I felt an incredible
sense of purpose and reward,” she said. A major focus during the coming year will be continuing the implementation of Rotary International’s three-pronged strategic plan, which targets increasing and diversifying membership, supporting clubs, increasing investment in humanitarian service and boosting the organisation’s public image. “Ironically, one of Rotary’s main pillars is diversity; our organisation is actually big on celebrating differences, yet we have allowed ourselves to be pigeon-holed. We are going to be really pushing to correct the misconceptions where we can and adapting to fit our changing society as we need to,” Janice said. Pictured: Janice Hughes with former district governor Karen Purdue.
Safety trial for rental cars DANIELLE BUTLER newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz Rental cars driving to Wanaka from Christchurch will be fitted with Bluetooth devices delivering audio safety messages to drivers in a trial over the next three months. The bluetooth technology trial, which was launched on Saturday by the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA), has been designed to improve safety and explore ways of delivering technology in remote locations. Messages will be sent from roadside transmitters, via bluetooth, to devices fitted within GO Rental vehicles as drivers travel along the road. Typical messages will focus on highlighting safety, reliability and amenities, for example, pointing out restrooms or warning about upcoming sharp corners, narrow roads and single lane bridges. Waitaki MP Jacqui Dean said that the trial was a significant road safety boost for the South Canterbury and Central Otago areas.
“This popular tourist route has been the scene of many horrific road accidents and I welcome anything that can be done to make this drive safer for visitors and locals alike. I believe this technology has the potential to improve road safety outcomes in remote locations, which are draw-cards for many overseas visitors and is a positive step forward in the on-going push to keep our roads safe,” Jacqui said. The trial, which will be in place from Geraldine, through the Mackenzie Country, to Tekapo, Aoraki/Mount Cook and Wanaka, will be extended and expanded to other locations if successful. Each solar-powered bluetooth transmission unit costs around $4000, with each in-vehicle transmission unit costing a further $680, although these can potentially be replaced with smart phones in the future. Pictured: Hartmut Beintken, of HMI Technologies, explains the bluetooth technology to Assistant Minister of Transport Hon Craig Foss, left, and Minister of Transport, Hon Simon Bridges, right.
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DANIELLE BUTLER newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz A housing infrastructure fund of $1 billion has been opened up to councils in the highest growth areas, including the Queenstown Lakes District. The fund, revealed by the government over the weekend, is targeted at accelerating new housing supply where it is needed most, and will only be available for substantial new infrastructure investments that support new housing. Queenstown Lakes District Council Mayor
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Local business owner Amanda Dorsett has set up a dance group for children with special needs, inspired by her son, Louis. Eight-year-old Louis, who has Down syndrome, enjoyed his sister’s hip hop dance class so much that Amanda approached the dance teacher Laura Erichsen, a Year 11 student at Mount Aspiring College, about setting up the new group.
Amanda said, “it is nice as it helps them with their movement and coordination in a setting where they feel comfortable. It is really just about having fun, and friends, parents and caregivers can join in too.” The group has been running for the past three months, and is held every Saturday at 4pm in the Dance Out Loud studio in Spencer House Mall. For more information, contact the group via amanda@wanakaliving.com.
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Vanessa van Uden said that the council were yet to work through the details of the criteria to see which of their projects may be eligible for funding when the government begins accepting applications later in the year. Finance Minister Bill English said, “the fund will help bring forward the new roads and water infrastructure needed for new housing where financing is a constraint. The government will invest up front to ensure the infrastructure is in place, but councils will have to repay the investment or buy back the assets once houses have been built and development contributions paid.”
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Record crowds at NZ Mountain Film Festival GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz Skiers, snowboarders and outdoor enthusiasts turned out in huge numbers to the NZ Mountain Film Festival (NZMFF) in Wanaka over the past week. Crowds packed the Lake Wanaka Centre and Rippon Hall for five days of world-class adventure films and speakers. The 14th annual festival achieved the largest audience numbers in its history despite there being a significant increase in the amount of shows and speakers on offer. Loyal supporters were joined by new local people, adventurers from all over New Zealand and a record number of film-makers. More than 400 people attended the book events at Rippon Hall. NZMFF director Mark Sedon said, “the audience was made up of a mix of people from the Otago region but also from far and wide. The feedback on the mix of films and the inclusion of the book festival events has been phenomenal. The Trust has made a deliberate effort to communicate the breadth of the content on offer. We are chuffed
with the reception of the book events and blown away in general by the swell in numbers.” On Saturday, blogger Liz Carlson shared her story about the journey of her blog. Liz, pictured at Rippon Hall on Saturday, is from the USA and made Wanaka her home last year. She started blogging when she visited Spain six years ago to teach English and stayed for two years. “My first year in Spain was horrible. I started a blog to vent my frustrations and was surprised when people started reading. It just grew from there,” Liz said. Her blog @youngadventuress has more than 100,000 readers and nearly 23,000 followers on twitter. She shared her thoughts on blogging and explored why blogging is for everyone and why each one of us has a unique story to share. Festival-goers enjoyed hearing from accomplished freeskier Chris Davenport as well as many authors, film-makers, directors and adventurers during the five days. The NZ Mountain Film Festival programme will continue today in Queenstown at the Memorial Hall (July 7 to 9).
Nanobrewery Ground Up Brewing has beaten 21 national craft breweries to win the IPA people’s choice award for their beer, Limestoned. The brewery, on Frederick Street, is run by brewmasters Oli Boyes and Julian Webster, who were required to create a one-off IPA designed only for the IPA Challenge, using New Zealand ingredients. Creative director Oli said, “we chose to be bold, as we always do, and crafted the salted lime IPA. We used Marlborough sea salt and lime, seeing as they are fresh and in season right now. We grated about
ten kilos of limes for the beer. ” “We can now tell people that we are an award-winning brewery. It makes all the hard work worth it, and we would like to thank our loyal following and everyone that got behind us.” The competition was held over two weeks, with all IPAs on tap at Smiths Craft Beer House in Queenstown and The Fork and Tap in Arrowtown, so that people could vote for their favourite. The boys will be selling the winning beer at today’s (Thursday July 7) Farmer’s Market and it can also be tried at selected establishments around Wanaka. Pictured: Oli Boyes and Julian Webster with their trophy.
Surprise award for student volunteer DANIELLE BUTLER newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz Young volunteer Meg Thomas has been presented with a surprise award, recognising her hard work, during an assembly at Mount Aspiring College. Meg, a year eight student at the college, was nominated for the Sir Peter Blake Young Leader Award for her leadership qualities and involvement in the school and community, but had no idea that she had won until the assembly yesterday, Wednesday July 6. Head of year eight Andrew Sloan said, “this has been a big surprise for Meg and a well earned achievement. She works hard to be the best she can while at the same time encouraging others around her to be the best they can also.”
Meg, pictured, said, “It’s really nice to be recognised. I didn’t even know that I was nominated so when they read my name out my heart started beating really fast, it was really good.” The Young Leader Awards, in association with Westpac, acknowledge young people whose outstanding leadership uplifts the school community. Local Wanaka Bank manager, Barbara King, who presented the award, said that Westpac is proud to get behind cultivating the country’s up-and- coming leaders. “Many of the young leaders are described by their teachers as being ‘undercover’ or ‘humble’ and they may not think of themselves as leaders at all. We hope this award will be just the encouragement they need to think of themselves as leaders.”
New app for Hawea school DANIELLE BUTLER newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz Hawea Flat School’s cell phone has been replaced with a new school app, which has been built as a platform for easier communication between parents and the school. Parent representative on the school’s Board of Trustees, Andy PAGE 4
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Annual plan adopted GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz The Queenstown Lakes District Council has adopted the 2016-17 Annual Plan at last week’s full council meeting. Rate changes for the district will increase by 2.99 percent overall, down from 3.27 percent as outlined in the ten-year plan. This will mean an annual increase for Wanaka ratepayers of $56 for the Wanaka pool and an increase for Queenstown and Arrowtown ratepayers of $120. The main changes from the ten-year plan from a rating perspective include putting the proposed Queenstown Convention Centre on hold while it waits for external funding, bringing forward completion and construction dates for Project Shotover and the new Wanaka Aquatic Centre. Mayor Vanessa van Uden said submissions on proposed services and projects put forward in the draft Annual Plan had influenced the council to revise its intentions in several areas. “We are investing almost half a million dollars in community facilities, including improvements to the A&P Showgrounds in Wanaka and the Queenstown Memorial Centre.” The Mayor said the council was also proposing to allocate more than $300,000 to economic development
in the district with a shot in the arm for the Otago Southland Film Office and funding for The Cube in Wanaka. Funding was also approved for the showgrounds field development ($200,000) and the A&P Showgrounds development ($105,000), for Wanaka Cemetery improvements ($45,000), and grants were approved for Community Networks Wanaka ($1500), Wanaka Community Patrol Inc ($5000) and Wanaka Community House Charitable Trust ($25,000). The council will be working with stakeholders on an agreed framework to implement its recent Economic Development Strategy. Council has shelved a proposal that would have increased rates on undeveloped farmland zoned for PHOTO: SUPPLIED residential development. Mayor van Uden said, “the council had listened to submissions from landowners, who had signalled they Children at Hawea Kidsfirst Kindergarten (HK) celebrated Matariki last week, enjoying waiata and a wanted to work together to encourlunch of soup prepared from vegetable donations. The celebrations also included the opening of the age development.” new outdoor blinds. HK Parent Committee president Leeann Morton is pictured cutting the ribbon Council operating costs are up at the event. The committee raised the funds for the new blind $8.75 million compared with the tenyear plan due to changes in timing of some capex projects, increases in staff costs, costs associated with the district plan review, increase in costs had highlighted earlier this year that this was a for operating new facilities, landfill GLENDA TURNBULL problem area. running costs and interest. journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz “QLDC must improve this if it is to keep its acSpending in 2016-17 has been Consent applications with Queenstown Lakes creditation. We knew that the situation might get cut back to $82.04 million, down District Council are still taking longer than the worse before it started to get better,” Tony said. from $86.10 million set aside in the statutory 20 working days to process and council QLDC building services manager Stewart ten-year plan. is currently recruiting more staff for its building Geddes said applications were now being triaged control unit to deal with the increase of consent when they were first received, with the simplest applications. matters such as installing or replacing a solid QLDC will recruit six additional staff members fuel heater being dealt with almost immediately. to help alleviate the backlog of building consent He was confident that this would improve the applications. Meanwhile, existing staff have been average processing time when the June figures lence Awards which celebrates working overtime and more external contractors were compiled. their commitment to providing have been engaged to process applications. “We know how frustrating delays are to people exceptional hosted accommodaApplications for building consents of all kinds wanting to get on with their projects,” Stewart tion. Pam and Peter had already have continued to increase dramatically, with the said. “We are doing everything possible to reduce received the highly coveted latest figures showing 754 applications received the time it takes to process the applications and Travellers Choice Award and are by QLDC between January and the end of May give each one the consideration it needs.” in the top 25 Bed and Breakfasts 2016, well up on the 575 received during the same Stewart said that there was a shortage of buildin New Zealand. period in 2015. In June alone, 173 applications ing officers nationwide and QLDC was competing Caroline Holland from Criffel were lodged. with other councils seeking similar applicants. Peak View B&B was also recogQLDC general manager planning and develop“This is not a new problem and the knock-on nised for her significant contribument Tony Avery said in May just 29 percent of effect on our processing times is one of the tion to Bed and Breakfast NZ in applications were processed within 20 workmatters that IANZ requires us to address as a her voluntary role as the Wanaka ing days. In February, 83 percent were being condition of retaining our accreditation. We are region treasurer. processed within that timeframe, 80 percent in being open about the situation and advising the March, and by April it was 46 percent. community that they can help us to help them by “This was disappointing for the council and getting their applications in sooner rather than frustrating for applicants,” Tony said. later, and also booking building inspections well This was not a surprise as IANZ inspectors ahead.”
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B&B award winners STAFF REPORTER editor@thewanakasun.co.nz Wanaka Bed and Breakfast Association members gathered at Urban Grind last week to congratulate two of their members who have won national awards. Pam and Peter Higgins, who have recently sold the five star Qualmark Riverview Terrace, received the 2016 Runner-up Award in the New Zealand Excel-
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STAFF REPORTER editor@thewanakasun.co.nz Sprout, a national agritech business accelerator, is searching the country for eight budding entrepreneurs with agritech businesses operating in the paddock-to-plate space, and using technologies that improve yield, efficiency and profitability. The chosen eight will receive a cash investment of $20,000 and be placed in a five-month, part-time and remotely-delivered programme which will involved trips around the country for mentoring and training from world-class leaders in technology, research and business growth. The programme culminates with the opportunity to pitch for investment to potential investors, corporate partners and potential customers. The specific primary production areas covered in Sprout’s definition of Agritech include agriculture, horticulture, forestry, pipfruit, viticulture and aquaculture. “We know that many early-stage entrepreneurs find it difficult to articulate their ideas and in turn
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Further support for hospital STAFF REPORTER editor@thewanakasun.co.nz After budget cuts forced the cancellation of the maintenance contract for Dunstan Hospital’s grounds and gardens in June 2015, Fulton Hogan offered to use the down time of their open space management team to keep the grounds looking good for an initial 12 months. The company has announced that they will continue to provide grounds maintenance services, free of charge, to Dunstan Hospital for a further 12 months. “We are committed to supporting the hospital and the essential services they provide to the community. The work involves mowing lawns, pruning hedges and bushes, gardening, and
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fixing the odd pothole in asphalt surfaces,” Fulton Hogan’s Central Otago regional manager, Paul Bisset, said. “The grounds are a welcome distraction for patients and hospital visitors alike. We hope our commitment will allow the hospital to fund additional staff or equipment that can help the wider Central Otago community, while still providing an attractive and relaxing garden environment on site for the benefit of patients.” Dunstan Hospital’s general manager, Karyn Penno, expressed her gratitude on behalf of the staff, patients and community. “We are so very grateful to Fulton Hogan, and their willingness to work with us and generously support our community,” she said. PHOTO: GLENDA TURNBULL
GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz Local senior citizens group Prime Timers met for a mid-winter Christmas lunch at the Trout last Thursday. Activities co-ordinator Helen Miller said they had a good turnout of 33 for the event. “It is a lovely way to get them all out and enjoying each other’s company,” she said.
The group meets in the Presbyterian Church hall every fortnight on a Tuesday and is open to everyone over the age of 60. Helen also organises other outings for the group, including bus trips. “The group is gaining momentum now and we’d love to see some new members,” Helen said. For more information contact Helen on 0210431054.
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STAFF REPORTER editor@thewanakasun.co.nz Otago sport development programmes benefitted with a total of $935,500 from the Otago Community Trust annual regional sports funding round in June. “The regional sports funding is pivotal to the sustainability of many of our regional sporting bodies,” Otago Community Trust chief executive Barbara Bridger said. “These regional sporting bodies are the umbrella groups that support hundreds of community clubs and local sporting groups across Otago with development programmes.” The largest recipient of funding was Sport Otago, receiving $189,750 this year. The donation supports the work that Sport Otago, Sport Central, Sport Clutha and Sport Waitaki do within their communities to increase participation and build capability within sport. Sport Otago chief executive John Brimble said “the funding support from the Otago Community Trust assists Sport Otago to continue to deliver much needed initiatives and support at the
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grassroots level, across multiple sporting codes throughout Otago. The funding is an important part of Sport Otago’s operations.” The OCT has distributed $74,500 to Wanakabased community groups in this round of funding, including a $38,500 donation to Snow Sports NZ Inc for athlete and coach development. As well as the sporting fund, 19 community organisations also benefitted with June donations totalling $336,050. A $30,000 donation will assist the Wanaka Primary School to develop a new playground area for its junior school pupils (years one and two). The new play spaces will offer opportunities for natural play, including enviro, science and musical activities along with balance and agility and small group and individual quiet spaces for the younger children to play and interact. The Alpine Community Development Trust has received a $6000 donation to assist with the cost of running the Community Networks school holiday programme, attended by up to 50 children per day over 11 weeks of school holidays.
Keep safe this winter Remember the heater-metre rulealways keep furniture, curtains, clothes and children at least one metre away from heaters and fireplaces. fire.org.nz
Winter has arrived so come on in to the Cobblers Inn and purchase some excellent warm products all made locally. We have possum products available for sale to keep you warm and cosy such as hot water bottle covers, duvets, gloves, baby booties and insoles. Photos and prices of the products available to view at our website www.possumpoachers.co.nz or just come on down to the shop. 67 Brownston Street (the mini putt building) Phone: 03 443 9999
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DANIELLE BUTLER newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz Tarras Community Hall will be transformed into a black tie, red carpet event on Friday July 29, for Tarras School’s second annual midwinter “Delicious Dinner” fundraiser. Boxer Billy Graham will be the celebrity speaker on the evening, along with an auction which so far includes weekends in Dunedin and Queenstown, cleaning packages and $1000 worth of organic compost up for grabs. All money raised will go towards the school’s Stewart Island camp in August and general day-to-day running costs.
Teacher Melissa Johnson said that the school was at the heart of the community and that it was great to receive so much local support. “The cooking was just amazing at last year’s dinner, and some fantastic stuff was sold at the auction. We want people to come out of their winter hibernation and come along to this winter warmer,” Melissa said. Early-bird guests will get their photo taken on the red carpet in true celebrity fashion and seven courses will be served throughout the evening, cooked by Delicious Cooking’s Glynnie Barry. The evening kicks off at 7pm and tickets are $120 each, or $1000 for a table of ten. Contact Kate Anderson on 0273581602 to book.
Workshop identifies initiatives to tackling poverty GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz Community representatives met in March for a workshop to begin a collective conversation on tackling poverty in the district. Queenstown Lakes District Council mayor Vanessa van Uden said identifying the main causes and consequences of poverty in the area is the first step towards finding solutions. The workshop was the first of a series of local workshops around the country that spun off from a national TacklingPovertyNZ workshop, which was a joint initiative between the McGuinness Institute and the Treasury last year. Transient workers, tourists, holiday-home owners and locals were the four significant groups identified whose behaviour influenced or was affected by poverty in the district. The three most significant areas
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Robots and rescues at RoboCup DANIELLE BUTLER newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz
Students have returned from two separate computing and robotic competitions with a string where poverty manifested itself were of successes under their belts. Mount Aspiring College’s student teams took housing, community and business third and second spots at national robotics and were created by growth prescompetition RoboCup, held this year in Dunedin. sures in the district. Aden Cassaidy, Ned Hudson, James Suddaby Those attending the workshop and Ocean Allemann came second in the senior suggested 28 ways in which poverty search and rescue category for their Lego robot could be tackled. designed to follow mazes, overcoming obstacles to “The initiatives ranged from ones ‘rescue’ their victim. that could be actioned locally to Year 9 students Annika Gibson and Brianna those which would need to be implemented nationally, or in partnership Curtis, pictured, came third in the senior theatre performance category with their Prince Charming with the government. None of them and Cinderella robots, programmed to perform to were quick fixes, but some, such as music in costume. large businesses providing working Head of Computing at Mount Aspiring College, accommodation, were already being Denise Bruns, said that the results are excellent explored,” Vanessa said. and reflect the hard work and creativity of Other ideas revolved around strengthening community networks the students. “The skills they are developing include programand building a stronger sense of ming, working as a team and engineering as they social cohesion, and could be implemented as local initiatives with create a robot to solve a problem. These are very sought after skills and I can’t wait to see what some support from the council and these students produce when they are seniors,” government agencies. Denise said. “Many of the solutions are in our Elsewhere, at the University of Otago’s Inforhands; there is no better time than mation Science Technology Challenge, year 12 now to look out for one another,” Mayor van Uden said.
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Safety concerns over dimly lit roads DANIELLE BUTLER newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz Wintery, dark nights and mornings are calling into question the safety of travelling on the town’s streets early in the morning or late in the day. Both the quality of street lighting and the safe visibility of skateboarders, cyclists and joggers have been highlighted by road-users when it is dark. Several road-users have voiced their concerns publicly, including receptionist at Aspiring Medical Centre, Jennifer Love, who said, “the number of unsafe and unseen cyclists, skateboarders and pedestrians, both in the morning and at night, is phenomenal, especially at this time of year. In the dimly lit streets of Wanaka, these people are practically invisible. As an early morning driver and a cyclist, this is all about safety. Be safe and be seen.” Yello taxi driver, Nickey Smith, thinks that the problem lies in poor lighting on the town’s streets, saying that she had spotted at least six street lights which were not working on a journey from Rata Street to Tenby Street. “Wanaka’s lighting is bad. With all the transient
people that live here over the summer and winter, they are more likely to be walking or cycling and not be that used to the roads,” Nickey said. Commenting on Beacon Point Road, where a Dutch snowboarder lying in the road was struck and killed by a taxi in 2014 due to poor visibility, Nickey said that the lighting did not make sense, as it was on the opposite side to the footpath. “I suppose no-one from the council is going to be driving around the area when it is dark, so the only way they will know there is a problem is if people report it,” she said. Queenstown Lakes District Council’s (QLDC) communications manager Michele Poole said that street lights are inspected regularly but if someone notices that a light has stopped working they can let the council know by calling 443 0024 or by going to the QLDC website. “If people feel there should be more street lighting then they can put in a request for service through the website; there is a link to it on the homepage, and a special category for street lights. The Wanaka Community Board will consider the request, taking into account whether there is money available in the current year’s budget and how the request ranks against other priorities,” Michele said.
Rise in Aspiring Art prize fund DANIELLE BUTLER newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz The tenth anniversary of the Craigs Aspiring Art Prize has been marked with a boost in the prize money, from $10,000 to $15,000. Lead sponsor Craigs Investment Partners are responsible for the extra $5000, which will be given when the entries for this year are judged in January 2017. Founder Yeverley McCarthy said, “the larger prize is a one-off to celebrate our tenth year, and
just to make it bigger and better. We’re celebrating the fact that it is now a national competition, and one of the biggest of its kind in the country.” Cromwell’s Ro Bradshaw was awarded 2016’s top prize in January for her mixed media work, Fragments in Time. The competition is open to all artists living and working in New Zealand, and all proceeds raised from the exhibition period and final gala night go to Wanaka’s Holy Family School. Details can be found at aspiringartprize.com, entries close on December 9.
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Barista champion DANIELLE BUTLER newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz Queenstown’s Latte Art Throwdown was won by Wanaka barista Dan Vyner, who beat 31 contestants to take the title of Latte Art Throwdown champion. Dan, a barista at Beanie Cafe, entered the competition, which took place at the end of June, after seeing a similar
one in Auckland and deciding he could be in with a chance. He successfully won five rounds, in which his coffee art went up against other competitors, for last year’s winner and judges from Atomic Roasters to decide whose was best. “I couldn’t believe it when I won, I was in shock but so happy. Coffee is my life so to win that is a really cool thing for me,” Dan, pictured, said.
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John Wilson has been appointed the new trustee of the Otago Community Trust, replacing Noeline Munro who retires after eight years of service to the Trust. Otago Community Trust chairperson Ross McRobie acknowledged retiring trustee Noeline Munro’s commitment and skills. “Noeline’s expertise and sound judgement in investment and finance have been invaluable; the careful consideration she brought to the Trust has been much appreciated,” Ross said. John will start in his new role in July. Present trustees Kate Hazlett of Roxburgh and
Lauren Semple of Dunedin have been reappointed to the Trust for a second fouryear term. Originally from Southland, John is a registered authorised financial adviser and was previously the branch manager for Craig’s Investment Partners in Gore. Prior to his relocation to Wanaka John was a Trustee for the Community Trust of Southland. Otago Community Trust chief executive Barbara Bridger said, “we are delighted to have John on board and we look forward to his contribution. We are equally pleased to have Kate and Lauren reappointed for a second term.” -Wanaka Sun
The second test flight of NASA’s Super Pressure Balloon (SPB) was successfully completed at 3:54pm EDT, Saturday, July 2, setting a new flight-duration record for midlatitude flight of a large scientific research balloon. Launched on May 17 from Wanaka, the mission ran for a total of 46 days, 20 hours and 19 minutes. NASA’s balloon programme office chief Debbie Fairbrother said, “we are extremely pleased with the flight time we achieved with this mission, far and away the longest midlatitude flight of a NASA heavy-lift balloon to date. We will continue to strive for an even longer duration flight, 100 days or more, and what we learn from this year’s mission will help take us there.” After identifying a safe landing area over the southern tip of Peru, balloon operators from NASA’s Columbia Scientific Balloon Facility in Palestine, Texas, sent flight termination commands at 3:14pm EDT on July 2. The 532,000 cubic metre balloon then separated from the payload and, rapidly deflating, the payload floated safely to the ground. It touched down in a mountainous area about 30km north of Camana, Peru. Recovery of the payload and balloon is in progress, with NASA
coordinating with officials in Peru prior to ending the balloon mission. A decision was made to conclude the mission after altitude variations were noted during the last few weeks of the flight over the Pacific Ocean. Temperatures dropped as low as minus 80 degrees Celsius, especially when flying over cold storms. “Balloons are thermal vehicles, and some altitude variance isn’t uncommon during periods of extreme cooling and heating,” Debbie said. “Given the occasional periods of altitude variation we noted, and at times the magnitude we observed, we’re eager to retrieve the balloon and payload so we can analyse the flight data and balloon.” This is the first time the Super Pressure Balloon carried a science payload - the Compton Spectrometer and Imager. Wanaka Airport operations manager Ralph Fegan said it was a pleasure to work with the NASA team. “They are so easy to work with and a wonderful group of caring people.” Ralph said it was great the second flight was of a longer duration. “Every day longer was a bonus for them. 100 days is their optimum goal. They are still very much in their development stage.” Ralph said he was looking forward to working with the NASA team in
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Making a Mark on the Market Get ready, set, go. You will need to be quick with this one as the market is racing. Calling all first home buyers and investors, this cute 3 bedroom home situated on Mataraki Place is off Anderson Road: close to the schools, Mount Iron, and an easy bike ride into town. Wraparound decking provides plenty of enjoyable outdoor living.
Owners Have Left The Country Located down a cul-de-sac fittingly titled Paradise Place, this sunny north-facing section feels bigger than most in its square shape and slight elevation. With great aspect towards the mountains beyond the lake, it offers ideal positioning to build your first or last home. Call now to register your interest.
Auction 3pm, Friday 15 July 2016 (unless sold prior) Ray White Office, 1 Helwick Street, Wanaka View Saturday 11am & Wednesday 2pm or By Appointment www.rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21366 rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21366 Anna Findlay 0274 383 640 anna.findlay@raywhite.com
Auction 3pm, Friday 15 July 2016 (unless sold prior) Ray White Office, 1 Helwick Street, Wanaka View By Appointment www.rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21393 rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21393 Jessica Campbell 021 0274 4433 jessica.campbell@raywhite.com
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Lap of Luxury A picture perfect view of the lake greets you as you enter this luxurious lakefront apartment in Wanaka. Secure and private on the 2nd floor, this apartment is the centrepiece of three in a three storey complex plus basement. Two ensuited bedrooms flank the central living spaces with fire place setting and beautiful views straight up the lake.
Auction 3pm, Friday 15 July 2016 (unless sold prior) Ray White Office, 1 Helwick Street, Wanaka View Saturday 2pm & Wednesday 3pm or By Appointment www.rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21394 rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21394 Duncan and Kelly Good 0274 488 321 Duncan.kelly@raywhite.com
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More than Most If you are looking for space this beautifully constructed eco-home has more than most. In addition to the four bedrooms and massive living areas there is a library, games room, drying room and four bathrooms. This home sits down a private lane on a landscaped acre and is within minutes to the Wanaka township. Owners have purchased elsewhere, call now to find out more.
800 sqm P Flat Build Site Ready To Go On the corner of Timsfield Drive and Hewson Crescent in Lake Hawea is a flat, ready-to-build site awaiting your design. With the most affordable land in the district, the Timsfield subdivision offers great value with nicely sized sections, quiet streets, mountain views, and a walking track to the pristine lake and local shop and cafe. With a new childcare centre going in, this is an ideal place for young families.
Deadline Sale Offers by 4pm 7th July 2016 (unless sold prior) View Sunday & Wednesday at 1pm or By Appointment www.rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21380 rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21380 Rachel Walsh 0274 432 683 rachel.walsh@raywhite.com
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Invest and then Nest? This four bedroom family home, elevated beside the reserve that ambles through Peninsula Bay, boasts a great northerly aspect in this established street. The extra large living area is ideal for entertaining guests, or providing relaxing spaces for the whole family, and you will be impressed by the good bedroom sizes throughout.
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New Home On Old School Grounds You won’t get much closer to the shores and shops of Lake Wanaka without sacrificing the chance to own a brand new, quality designed three bedroom home. Equipped with a heat pump, under tile heating, and gas fire you’ll be able to heat your home quickly and efficiently upon arrival for ultimate comfort and ease of enjoyment. Call today for more information.
For Sale $235,000 View By Appointment www.rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21384 rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21384 Jo Sedon 0274 454 590, jo.sedon@raywhite.com
For Sale $969,000 View By Appointment www.rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21391 rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21391 Duncan and Kelly Good 0274 488 321 Duncan.kelly@raywhite.com
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VIEWPOINT Police release costs of search and rescue mission STAFF REPORTER editor@thewanakasun.co.nz It cost almost $57,000 to execute May’s successful search and rescue operation for 38 people on Waikaia Bush Road near Roxburgh, who became stranded in heavy snow during a four-wheel-drive excursion. The total includes staff wages, costs of hiring equipment, vehicles and the local rescue helicopter. The group were brought safely back to Roxburgh almost 26 hours after police were notified. “While there is normally some monetary cost associated with a search and rescue operation, this is factored into and funded from
within normal police operating budgets, so there is never any financial ‘charge’ imposed on anyone who is in distress and who needs our help,” Inspector Olaf Jensen, Otago Lakes Area Commander, said. “I’m sure that if any of us were in trouble in the bush, on the water or in the air and needing rescue, we would be very grateful that cost does not factor into operational decision-making.” At a national level, the cost of police search and rescue operations has remained consistent over the last five years (2010/11 to 2014/15), averaging out at $2,945,338.71 per year. The data does not indicate any significant increasing trend in the number of search and rescue incidents.
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N O T I C E B O A R D Amended Meeting Schedule The QLDC July Meeting Schedule has been amended as follows: Amended Meeting Time: Property Subcommittee – Council Chambers, 10 Gorge Road, Queenstown. Thursday 21 July 2016 at 11.00am. (The Property Subcommittee 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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Closure of Streets to Ordinary Vehicular Traffic PURSUANT TO THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1974, notice is hereby given that the following roads will be closed to ordinary vehicular traffic for the purpose of holding the: Light Up Wanaka Street Festivals 2016: Road to be Closed: Periods of Closure:
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NOTICES 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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SERVICES WANAKA PHARMACY is your local pharmacy. We’re the big pharmacy at the top of Helwick Street - open until 7pm every single day. Ph 443 8000 JP SERVICES are available at Community Networks every Tuesday from 1pm and Friday from 10.30am. Please book your appointment by ringing Community Networks 03 443 7799. WHEELS TO DUNSTAN –free shuttle service to Dunstan Hospital or Alexandra specialist appointments, also linking with the St Johns Health Shuttle to Dunedin Hospital. For bookings please call Community Networks on 03 443 7799 before 3pm the day before. FREE LEGAL ADVICE available at Community Networks delivered by the Dunedin Community Law Centre on Wednesday 6th July. Please call Community Networks on 443 7799 to book your appointment. CAN YOU no longer drive? The Total Mobility Scheme provides subsidised taxi services to people who have an impairment that prevents them from being able to drive. Contact Community Networks for more information on 443 7799. FREE COMPUTER lessons for older people - Community Networks is offering one-to-one or small group lessons in your own home on your own device. If you are interested or know of friends or neighbours who are struggling please call in to Community Networks or phone 03 443 779. Our thanks go to the Synod of Otago and Southland for providing the funds for this project.
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Range of positions, Wanaka Presbyterian Support Otago’s new Enliven care home, Aspiring Enliven Care Centre, opens in Wanaka on 3rd October. Positions are offered: • 9 Registered Nurses • 24 Careworkers • 4 Activity Coordinators
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Top awards for photographers DANIELLE BUTLER newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz Two Wanaka-based photographers have been recognised for their work at the New Zealand Institute of Professional Photography (NZIPP) Iris awards in Wellington. Wedding, portrait and commercial photographer, Ruth Brown, was awarded bronze in the portrait classic category and silver in the illustrative category and photographer Andy Woods received six bronze awards; three in the travel category, one in landscape and two in wildlife and wild places. Ruth said, “I am delighted that I have won these two awards. There
are so many talented people here and doing such shoots keeps me creative, allows me to input fresh ideas into my professional practice and also tell stories. It is so great to be recognised by your peers.” Andy was also pleased with his success, saying that it was a “real honour” to receive the awards. “I am really thrilled as the Iris Awards recognise and honour the best in contemporary photography from New Zealand and overseas professionals.” Some of the images were displayed last weekend at the NZ Mountain Film Festival. Pictured: Ruth Brown with her silver-winning photograph Ophelia.
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Urban photography offers a host of opportunities for photographers to shoot a wide range of subject matter. Often in the time it takes to walk a relatively short distance we can photograph panoramic skylines, people at work and play, abstract architectural detail, street activities and peaceful park scenes. No photographic portfolio would be complete without images of vehicles plying the roads or waterways in or around town. Indeed many big cities are famous for their road scenes and traffic congestion. Inconvenient as this may be for travellers it can offer great opportunities for the urban photographer. Urban photography isn’t posed, it is all about finding a situation and photographing it in a way that impacts on the viewer. Urban pictures are often gritty, not always pretty, can be quite abstract and can show the vibrancy of city living. A good way of showing this is to find a high vantage point, like a bridge or pedestrian overpass, and then focus on finding a scene that has a strong visual impact. How we interpret the scene is up to our own creative ability, but when it looks good take a series of pictures as the situation develops. Careful composition is important and requires us to use everything available to draw attention to that one vital element of our picture. Lead-lines generate a sense of depth and perspective to our picture. Vertical lines create a feeling of power and strength. Horizontal lines create a sense of order, diagonal lines add energy and curved lines give a feeling of calm and tranquility. The use of leadlines, patterns and shape add depth and intrigue to any image, helping to take the viewer from one part of the photo to another, before coming to rest
on the key feature of the picture. The quality of light is another major consideration. If we shoot in the harsh light of mid-day we heighten the impression of a gritty city environment. Conversely, if we take our picture on a warm evening with the rear lights of passing vehicles switched-on, we can make the scene look far more attractive than it really is. The creative choice is ours to make. Almost any camera, or smartphone, is suitable for urban photography. A wide-angle lens is a good choice as it enables us to include more of the scene in our frame. But, on occasions, a telephoto lens is useful in isolating the main subject from the rest of the image. A shutter speed of 1/125th or more and an aperture that will give a reasonable depth of field should enable us to make sharp, in-focus pictures. So let us get out there and have some fun making images that have real interest and impact. That is what Judy King did with her picture ‘ I love New York’ taken when she was visiting her daughter in the city. Judy was looking for a picture that optimised street life in New York and thought there could be no better way than showing street cabs plying their trade near Times Square, with pedestrians milling in the background. She took the picture with a Pentax Optio E10 camera, using a wide-angle lens, with an aperture of f2.8, shutter speed set at 1/60th second and ISO of 100. The judge of the club’s monthly competition awarded the picture 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. Our next meeting in on Monday July 11, 7pm, at the St John’s Rooms, Link Way.
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Local community groups are invited to register their projects for help as BNZ is once again closing its doors for a day and sending its staff into the community to work with community groups. Closed for Good will see the bank shut each of its stores on Wednesday, August 31 and up to 5500 BNZ staff will get stuck in, helping community organisations around the country. BNZ chief executive Anthony Healy said Closed for Good is a highlight on the calendar for BNZ staff who enjoy being able to work alongside community groups to
support the work they do. “Now in its seventh year, Closed for Good is New Zealand’s largest volunteer day with BNZ people helping with everything from fence painting to cleaning up public spaces to running scam savvy workshops,” he said. “Volunteering is one of the unsung heroes of our economy and being part of Closed for Good doesn’t have to end with one day. All our staff have a second day of volunteering and often Closed for Good is a starting point for long term connections in our local communities.” Submissions for this year’s projects close on 15 July 2016 and can be made on closedforgood.org.
Enrollment packs posted STAFF REPORTER editor@thewanakasun.co.nz Enrolment packs have been mailed out for this October’s local elections. “Last week we sent out update packs to all enrolled voters to help us make sure that the electoral rolls are accurate before this year’s local elections,” chief electoral officer Robert Peden said. He said if you didn’t get a pack, “you are not ready to vote, and you need to enrol.” Voting in the local elections is by postal vote, and voting papers can only be sent to those who are correctly enrolled. Everyone correctly
enrolled by Friday, August 12, will be sent their voting papers by their local council electoral officer in September. Local elections give you the chance to have your say on who runs your local council and district health board. They make decisions on things like the local environment, rates, parking, rubbish, parks and health services. Enrolling or updating enrolment details involves filling in a new enrolment form which are available online at www.elections.org.nz, by calling 0800367656, free-texting your name and address to 3676, or visiting any PostShop.
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Injuries for UC Black Senior A Upper Clutha Black played well but had a disappointing result against the Wakatipu Whales, losing 13-0. Upper Clutha had a strong start maintaining possession in their attacking quarter but couldn’t penetrate Wakatipu’s strong defence. Two of UC Black’s players put themselves on the line during the game and were injured during defensive penalty corners. Centre half Georgia Prince underwent surgery for her injury in Dunedin Hospital after the match, while Tegan Wilson’s match also came to an end when a strong ball hit a tendon in her hand.
Reserves find the net Upper Clutha Senior Reserve B played Queenstown Quest in freezing conditions last Friday. Despite being players down, Upper Clutha had some great strikes at goal and led 1-0 at halftime. They added another four in the second half. Billy Sandri and Alyx Nyika secured two goals each and Ocean Allemann scored the final goal. Brianna Curtis, in goals, made some impressive deflects helping to secure a convincing 5-1 win. Ocean Allemann got the player of the day award for showing flair and skill against the opposition.
Kiwi Sticks into hockey finals The UC Salamanders Kiwi Sticks finished their round with a 4-1 win over Terrace Panthers on Saturday. The Terrace goalkeeper was the star of the match, making numerous saves, and it took some great shots by Max Porter, Hudson Weathington and Matt Botting to defeat him. Caitlyn Curtis had an outstanding game, covering a lot of field and linking well with her team-mates to be awarded player of the day. Matt Botting and Jack Sandford linked well in the midfield while great defence from Zac Groves and Hudson Weathington kept the Terrace strikers out of the circle. The UC Marsupilami Kiwi Sticks turned on a masterclass to beat Cromwell Strikers 9-1. Will Anderson and Thomas Mitchell dominated and controlled the play, feeding the front line. Striker Lulu Pettit hammered home goal after goal ably supported by Max Porter and Jesse Davidson. The UC Kiwi Sticks Orioles continued their excellent form against Clyde, winning 7-3. Annie Wells and Nicola Mackay were on excellent form, both scoring their first goals of the season. Amy Benson slotted away a hat trick. Excellent running and defence from Ruby Cochrane and Zoe Eckhoff kept the opposition at bay. Billie Crowe and Thomas Benson used their experience to read the game and created good opportunities with their passing. Superb sweeper skills and a calm head in the face of pressure from Clyde earned Lily Wilson player of the day. All three Kiwi Sticks teams are through to the finals round with the Orioles playing for first place in the Thursday competition.
Mixed fortune for senior teams In last week’s Tuesday night game the Upper Clutha Hockey Club’s senior women lost 2-3 against Matakanui. UC had an excellent first half, with lots of ball possession, good passing and positioning. Mel Telford had a great run up the right wing early in the game and netted UC's first goal. Matakanui dominated the second half, equalising with UC and adding a further two goals from their successful penalty corners to take the 3-1 lead. UC got back in control of the game and finished with some nice attacks and a couple of penalty corners. Chrissi Pettit scored the second goal from a rebound. The young senior B players, Madi Gainsford, Mel Telford and Georgia Prince played some great hockey and Georgia got awarded player of the day for her strong right half play. The Upper Clutha senior men’s team has a comfortable 10-2 win over Dunstan High School (DHS). DHS put up some spirited defence for the first 20 minutes, but UC maintained territory and possession. Dan Quinn provided some quality touches in the DHS circle to open the scoring with two goals. UC took a 4-0 lead into the break and the floodgates opened in the second half and the lead was stretched to 9-0. Some lax UC defending allowed DHS to score a couple of goals before Upper Clutha rounded off the scoring to reach double digits. Nick Browett scored four goals, Dan Quinn scored a hat-trick, Connor Busse scored twice and Sam Sandri completed the tally.
SPORT RESULTS Please send sports results to sports@thewanakasun. co.nz in the following format by Monday noon of each week for inclusion. Tarras Golf results Men’s Medal Round-Ken Galloway 68 nett, Doug Wilson 69, Murray Hyndman 71, Dave Trevathan 72, James Lucas 72. Nett Eagles-Murray Hyndman, James Lucas, Allan Kane. Women’s Purvis Cup and 4th Putting Adrienne Rowley nett 73 with 35 putts, Barb Annan 73 with 35, Margaret Sell 77 with 34, Maire McElrea 78 with 31. Lake Hawea Golf Club Medal / LGU / Putting 1st Tim Cotter 70-8-62, 2nd Gerard Haggart 84-19-65, 3rd Bill Broughton 83-1667, 4th Hamish Watt 83-16-67, 5th Dougal Rowley 83-15-68. Putting 1st Dougal Rowley 25. LADIES 1st Kelly McKenzie 110-42-68. Closest to Pin No 1 Hamish Watt Closest to Pin No 5 Men, Tim Cotter Closest to Pin No 5 Ladies, Kelly MacKenzie. Two’s, Tony Arscott No 1, Hamish Watt No 10, Tim Cotter Nos 1 & 9, Josiah Carnie No 9. Birdies / Net Eagles Hole No. 6, “HUGER JACKPOT!”
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Wanaka Bowls Monday Triples: 1st J Leith K Sutherland N Findlater. 2nd R Muir E Herbert B McKenzie 3rd M Ives H Thayer T Outram. Tuesday am pairs: 1st A Coupe J Allen 2nd N Brown M Campbell 3rd C Carr G McMillan. Tuesday pm pairs: 1st J Maddison D Watson 2nd M Morrish M Hardy 3rd M Wilson N Matheson. Tuesday trades: 1st M Hyndman M Gould J Oakes 2nd B Mowat N Guise B McCutcheon 3rd M Kelly B McMillan G Birley. Wednesday triples: 1st B Hodge A Nicholls E Baldwin 2nd D Ollerenshaw L Pannett M Murison 3rd N Brown M Campbell R Templeton. Wednesday trades: 1st G&T 2nd Trailenders 3rd Bad Neighbours. Thursday Triples 1st G Thomas K Urquhart I McGregor 2nd N Harris M Baxter N Turner 3rd F McRae M Smyth G Cameron. Thursday Trades: R Anderson M Ives L Jocelyn 2nd G Dowdall M Wight N Walker 3rd A Russell J Russell P Davidson Friday Progressive: Skips 1st S Culverwell 2nd D McLeay 3rd J Barton Thirds 1stM Barnett 2nd J Hogan 3rd J Bryant Leads 1st R Hannon 2nd S Ironside. Studholme Memorial Albert Town 37 Beacon Pt/ Penin Bay 31 Aspiring Village 24 Meadowstone 22 Hawea 21 Rippon/West Meadows 15 Pembroke 12 Scurr Heights/Bremner Park 11
Gymnastics teams take out first and second STAFF REPORTER sports@thewanakasun.co.nz Aspiring Gymsports MAG level one and level two teams competed in the Men’s Artistic Gymnastics competition held in Dunedin last month. The level one team of Luke Harrold, Hunter Cranfield, Timothy Heiler, Oisin Corbett and James Watson was placed first overall team. Hunter was placed first overall after placing first in pommel and rings, second in vault and high bar, and third equal in parallel bars. Luke was placed first in parallel bars and high bar, and was placed third overall. James was placed fourth overall with his second placings in rings and high bar, and a third placing in pommel. Timothy was fourth in both pommel and parallel bars, and was placed fifth overall, and Oisin was sixth overall with second place in floor, third place in rings and fourth place in vault. The level two team of Thomas Mitchell, Nico Lee and Jai Kain was placed second overall team. Thomas was placed second overall. He was placed first in vault, second in high bar and second-equal in parallel bars, third in floor and rings, and fourth in pommel. The Aspiring Gymsports teams will be back in Dunedin on July 24 for their next competition, the Otago Championships.
Tenacious display from Mini Sticks The Bumblebees Mini Sticks had a close game against Maniototo on Sunday. Showing a tenacity that has been lacking in recent weeks, they scored first. Olly Cotter showed excellent skills and technique in defence to link with his team mates. Sophie Tuck defended the goal
with passion and Alice Duffy and Alice Porter had some super shots at goal and player of the day Max Bagley was relentless in attack. Coach Katie Cochrane was impressed with the team’s passing play. The final score was 4-2 to Maniototo.
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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Nicky’s countdown to Rio STAFF REPORTER sports@thewanakasun.co.nz With just over six weeks to go until the Olympics, Wanaka’s Nicky Samuels has been training hard in the French Pyrenees. The triathlete has been stationed at an altitude training centre in Font Romeu, 1800m above sea level, for the last five weeks. The resort has two swimming pools and a full running track, with smooth trails at a nearby lake for running and quiet, hilly roads for biking.
After another three weeks in France, she will move down from altitude to Spain for a further two weeks of training before winding down and heading to Rio a week before her race. Nicky finished eighth in the World Triathlon Series race in Stockholm, Sweden, last weekend and will compete in the sprint-distance WTS event in Hamburg, Austria next week (July 16-17). She is currently number 19 in the 2016 Columbia Threadneedle rankings.
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Kwik Sticks dominate from start STAFF REPORTER sports@thewanakasun.co.nz The Upper Clutha Kwik Sticks, pictured, notched a good win over Queenstown with an 8-0 victory. Upper Clutha started slowly, but gradually got into the game and scored first, to lead 3-0 at halftime. Angus McGregor played in goals for the first half, but with nothing coming his way the Kwik Sticks did without a goalkeeper in the
second half and Angus played as an extra outfielder. Queenstown was under full attack in the second half as UC added a further five goals. Hugo Cochrane scored four goals, Patrick Cotter scored two goals and Amelia Mitchell and player of the day, Sam Porter, scored one goal each. A last minute counter-attack by Queenstown was thwarted by Thomas Gibson, who sprinted back to make a fantastic tackle and ensure the local team’s clean sheet.
Local student Mikayla Harvey has been selected to represent New Zealand at the World Cycling Championships in Doha, Qatar, this October. She will compete in the under-19 category. Mikayla will join the national team in Brisbane, Australia, this month at a training camp before competing in August and September in races around Australia. She will then travel to Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to acclimatise and train.
Pair place second at trampoline champs
Imogen Dougherty and Maddy Thompson were placed second in synchronized trampoline (13 to 14 years category) at the 2016 Gymsports New Zealand South Island Trampoline Championships, held in Christchurch.
Basketball competition debut
A Mount Aspiring College senior boys team and a mixed junior team travelled to Queenstown to compete in the Central Otago Secondary Schools tournament last week. Both teams won games against Cromwell and Roxburgh but were beaten by Wakatipu teams. It was their first time to compete against other schools.
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