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PEAK TO PEAK Wanaka’s female athletes rose to the top at Torpedo 7’s Peak to Peak challenge in Queenstown last weekend, with Jo Williams making it her fifth Peak to Peak win.
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Perfect day, perfect jump DANIELLE BUTLER newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz he Wells name reigned supreme at the Jossi Wells Invitational last weekend, with the host’s younger brother Jackson taking second spot in the men’s ski competition. Eighteen-year-old Jackson ranked second behind Great Britain’s James ‘Woodsy’ Woods with a total of 557. Twenty skiers and snowboarders from around the world congregated at Cardrona Alpine Resort on Saturday August 13 for the inaugural competition, taking five jumps to show off their skills and tricks to spectators. Cardrona’s general manager Bridget Legnavsky said, “Jossi is one of the only people in the world that could have got any skier and snowboarder together and thrown a real competition. He is such a huge draw card because of his international presence and was the ultimate host.” Bridget said that it was Jossi’s hosting skills that inspired such confidence in other competitors. “He made the effort to host rather than compete and his support inspired confidence in new skiers and snowboarders to perform their own big tricks, notably 14-year-old Nico Porteous landing a recordhitch; perfect day, perfect jump, and breaking triple cork 1440.” Jossi said, “I’m very humbled and honoured to the riders all threw down.” The men’s snowboard podium was have the opportunity to throw this event for all the riders and the spectators. It all went off without a dominated by local snowboarders
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Petition signatures sought to keep school open GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz local family is asking people once again to help save the Salisbury school from closure. In June, Education Minister Hekia Parata commenced consultation on her proposal to close the school at the end of the year. Hisashi “Bruno” Sasaki spoke to the Wanaka Sun in 2012 when his daughter Renon had finally got a place at the Salisbury residential school in Richmond, Nelson, only to find out that it may close its doors at the end of 2012. Renon, pictured with her parents Bruno and Yumi, attended Salisbury for two years and now attends Mount Aspiring College. “I really enjoyed my time at Salisbury, it was the best school for me and helped me a lot,” Renon said. Salisbury is the only residential post primary school for females with intellectual disabilities in
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Watersports Facility appealed GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz The chairman of the Wanaka Hawea Reserves Trust has confirmed a group of submitters has lodged an appeal against the approval of the Wanaka Watersports Facility. In an email to the Wanaka Sun, Alan Cutler gave notice that the appeal against the decision had been lodged with the Environment Court. The appellants have lodged the appeal because they feel Commissioners Nixon and Clarke’s decision to grant the resource consent was flawed and “by approving the construction of a large storage shed on the margin of Lake Wanaka is inconsistent with the purpose, principles and relevant provisions of the Resource Management Act,” and that it is non-compliant with the Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) operative and the
proposed district plan. They also consider the decision goes against advice provided to QLDC by their planner and consultant landscape architect and that the effects would be more than minor, contrary to the Commissioners’ interpretation. “The Commissioners referred to the matter as a fine line, however their determination sides with and favours a minority group rather than upholding public interests, environmental values and the long term future of Wanaka,” Alan said. More than 70 percent of submissions opposed the building on the approved site and Alan said the decision fails to respect the interest of the broader community, the natural, scenic and amenity values of the area. Although opposing the approved site, the appellants support the idea of a new storage facility at a suitable alternative site.
Lindis catchment minimum flow GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz New minimum flow levels for the Lindis River catchment have been accepted by the Otago Regional Council and will apply from the beginning of October until the end of May each year. The recommendations form part of a wider plan change (5A) which considers surface water, groundwater, catchment boundaries and water allocation volumes in the area. The minimum surface water flow has been set at 900 litres per second. The commissioners noted that the recommended amendment was the most appropriate for achieving the Resource Management Act’s purpose of promoting the sustainable management of natural and physical resources, as well as the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management and the Otago Water Plan. The new minimum flow would protect the river’s instream values, enhance spawning and rearing tributaries of the Lake Dunstan and
Upper Clutha fisheries and encourage a cooperative approach to water use. Increased competition and economic costs because of reduced availability of water would be offset through the use of more reliable alternative water sources, establishment of water storage and conversion to more efficient irrigation and water supply infrastructure. The primary allocation limit is to be increased to 1200 litres per centre which would maintain the local community’s social and economic well-being, providing sufficient water for current irrigators without an alternative source to irrigate their land efficiently. The restriction on taking water for irrigation from the Lower Tarras and Bendigo aquifers has been removed. ORC director policy, planning, and resource management Fraser McRae said, “the commissioners had drafted their recommendations following an extensive consultative process, in which the public had played an active part, through preparing and speaking to their submissions.”
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Ward said, “while it will be sad to say goodbye to the Wanaka Lone Star it may not be the last we see of the brand in Wanaka.” Owner of the Basecamp complex Allan Dippie said that the building will be redeveloped into a new complex, with Rubys Cinema and Basecamp climbing centre remaining unaffected. Allan said, “Lone Star is very popular and may well find another opportunity in Wanaka, but it’s time for us to do something new and different [with the complex]. As a business person I’ve never liked to stand still and do the same old when things are constantly changing. We want to do something more complimentary to Rubys Cinema which is so unique and well loved.” Allan said that the space has the opportunity to be replaced with more than just a restaurant, as the site also has consent and the potential for a micro-brewery.
Signatures sought for Salisbury Continued from page 1 “The Ministry of Education (MOE) has a new system called Intensive Wraparound Services (IWS) of their own which is a financial support applicable to students with difficulties, offered to the mainstream schools. They think it will work, but I disagree. This theory has been developed by those who haven’t dealt with the difficulties,” he said. The MOE wants students with disabilities to participate in their community schools, which Bruno thinks sounds good, but is not enough for children like his daughter. “You have to provide them with life skills first. To me they haven’t put enough thought into what is involved. It is not just academic success that is important. Salisbury School teaches the girls life skills so they can be part of the community,” Bruno said.
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“Hekia Parata often talks about her wish of all students achieving five out of five. Again it sounds great, but most students with disabilities struggle to make one or two out of five, let alone five out of five due to their disabilities. It is like me wanting to sing like Freddie Mercury or Robert Plant but I simply cannot,” he said The consultation period closed last Friday, August 12, but Bruno said we still can join the online petition to keep banging on the door of MOE. “I just want to do as much as I can before Salisbury is lost. Once it is closed, all the government funds historically invested will be wasted, and all of their skills, experience and passion through their 100 year history will be lost forever. There will be always people with disabilities regardless and they need a place like Salisbury.” To sign the petition go to change.org and search for Salisbury School.
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GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) has announced a $1.5 million programme of work planned for the Epitaph Slip, near Knight’s Point on the West Coast, following a recent geotechnical review. Concerns were raised by locals in April this year about the slumping of the road and Haast Heli commented on their Facebook page in June concerned about the state of the slip. NZTA regional performance manager Pete Connors said they have been monitoring the site for groundwater and ground movement since 2012 when the slip occurred below the road, and that safety of road users and security of the route had been the guiding priorities around the highway’s management. There are two main geological processes occurring. Firstly, erosion is occurring to the slip face itself, 5m below the road, and secondly, a larger geological process is generating more deep-seated movement adjacent and north of the slip. The road has been stable since the slip occurred in October 2012. “The slip is being eroded due to ongoing weathering processes. This will eventually affect the road and will need to be managed through engineering works. At present, this is not considered to represent an immediate risk to road users,” Pete said. There is a 50 to 60m section of road to the north and immediately adjacent to the main slip resulting in minor road slumping. Monitoring stations positioned on the site have recorded a 50mm settlement in the
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last four years, caused by heavy rain. Following the design process, work is planned in the financial years 2016/17 which includes draining of the landslide, surface shaping, vegetation removal and installation of horizontal drainage above the landslide, installation of electronic measuring equipment for remote monitoring and construction of a retaining wall below the road to manage the longer term risks of weathering. These measures are considered to be the best way to mitigate the risks on the site. Pete said because the area is in a volatile environment the loss of the road can never be ruled out. “For this reason, the Transport Agency will undertake further geological investigation of the wider area beyond the slip itself to determine possible longer term roading options should they become necessary,” Pete said.
A new president is at the helm of the Upper Clutha A&P Show as plans for the 80th show are underway. Wanaka man Doug Stalker (pictured) was elected at the recent AGM and takes over from Tarras farmer Robbie Gibson who held the position for the last two years. Doug is a helicopter pilot and fencer who has spent the past two years as senior vice president. He is joined by Grant Ruddenklau as senior vice president and Mike Scurr as junior vice president. “It is an honour and a privilege to be elected president. What makes it pleasurable is having a good, solid, enthusiastic team around you – including the show committee, our sponsors and our many volunteers – all of which help put on a hugely popular, major annual event for Wanaka,” Doug said. Doug has been involved in the Wanaka Show for most of his life, having competed in equestrian events as a child and teenager, and his parents were heavily involved at committee-level. He has also spent more than ten years in charge of the
cattle section of the show. Doug said the Wanaka Show had evolved significantly in recent years and acknowledged outgoing president Robbie’s contribution over the last two years. “Robbie certainly helped move it along. He has been instrumental in securing corporate sponsorship for the show and will continue to help with this. We are a not-for-profit society so it is essential that we gain sponsorship to help deliver an event of national significance.” Major sponsor Farmlands Cooperative has signed on as strategic partner for a further three years and Doug said it was fantastic to have Farmlands on board again. “Farmlands share the same PHOTO: SUPPLIED principles as we do, of providing a supportive network for the agricultural and pastoral industries, and they see benefit in having a major presence at the Wanaka Show. It is a win-win,” Doug said. Farmlands Cooperative manager for Central and North Otago Grant McKay said, “We are proud to be a strategic partner for the Wanaka Show. It is a great partnership and we look forward to working together to build a strong future for the Wanaka Show.” The 80th Upper Clutha A&P Show will be held on March 10-11, 2017.
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GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz More than 300 applications were received by Otago Presbyterian Support (OTS) for 41 staff positions at the new Aspiring Enliven Care Centre (AECC). AECC director Maurice Burrowes, pictured, said the recruitment process had been very successful. “The quality of applications we received for all positions has been of a very high standard. We have just completed with days of interviewing those short listed and job offers are being made this week.” Staff will take up their positions on September 20 for eight days of orientation prior to the centre opening on October 3. Stage one of the development will open with 40 bedrooms, consisting of a dementia unit for up to 20 residents and rest home and hospital unit for 20 residents. The centre is a partnership between Presbyterian Support Otago (PSO) and Aspiring Lifestyle Retire-
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Corbridge Estate farm up for sale GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz One of the largest parcels of land in the Wanaka area is up for sale with Corbridge Estate farm being listed for sale at $25 million. The property is owned by Corbridge Estate Limited with Lloyd Ferguson and Peter Marshall noted as company directors. The company holds a resource
consent obtained in 2013 for a residential development on the property with 34 individual home sites on the 343ha working crop farm. Lot sizes range from 2000sqm to 1ha and are located in three distinct areas on the property. There is a private recreational lake at the heart of the development and the current consent provides for shared recreation facilities including guest accommodation apartments.
Local businessman Peter King was presented with a lifetime membership award by the Wanaka Ski and Snowsports Club at a celebration last Friday, August 12. The award was presented to Peter as a founding member of the club and for his many years of dedication to the club from its formation in 1978 to 1997. Wanaka Ski and Snowsports Club secretary Bonny Teat said, “Peter served on the Wanaka Ski Club committee for 12 years during when his growing family and work commitments allowed him time. He helped lay the foundations of the club as the members know it today. We have awarded this life membership to Peter for his formative vision, commitment to service and commitment to the club’s growth during those years.” Peter (pictured with his award) loved to ski at Treble Cone. “Everybody knew everybody on the mountain. There were people from Dunedin who were keen skiers. A group of us got together and talked about forming a ski club and it grew from there,” Peter said. A meeting was held in April 1979 and the new club was formed. Peter was elected president and a kea on skis was adopted as the logo, reflecting
the social and lighthearted side of the group. At one stage during Peter’s presidency there were around 400 members. “Heather and Greg Ronald were very helpful in making it all happen. I was young and didn’t have a family. I was a ski bum. We were a bunch of young people who loved to ski.” In the lead-up to the 1979 ski season opening the Treble Cone bosses allowed the ski club to pitch in and install a rope tow on the saddle ridge. “The board chair Graham Sinclair loaned us his Toyota four-wheel drive so we could drive up for weekend working bees to install the tow line,“ Peter said. In time serious ski racers joined PHOTO: SUPPLIED the club who wanted to compete in the local ski races and once Cardrona opened there were not enough people for two ski clubs, so skiers from both Treble Cone and Cardrona skied for Wanaka Ski Club. Peter was involved in the club until 1997 when family and work commitments took up more of his time. He now owns and operates Alpine Connexions and says that he would love to have more time for skiing. “I go up the mountain six to eight times a week, but I would be lucky to get one day’s skiing in. I loved my time with the ski club and I feel very honoured to have received this special award,” Peter said.
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Land developers contribute to housing fund DANIELLE BUTLER newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz Local land developers have been trying to lead by example in contributing land and money to Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC), in an attempt to help house low to moderate income workers. As the Queenstown Lakes District continues to grow, developers are required to make provision for community housing whenever they undertake a plan change under the District Plan. However, Kirimoko Park developer John May doesn’t believe that this is always the case. “The lack of robust and compulsory requirements from the council leaves the decision to contribute to the Queenstown Lakes Community Housing Trust (QLCHT ) in the hands of developers, and has often resulted in a lack of buy in,” he said. Alongside development partner Don Church, John gifted a land/house package to the council, as well as more than $1 million in cash contributions through the Kirimoko Park development process. John said, “I see the contributions we have made as a social responsibility and a way of actively supporting affordability in Wanaka and the surrounding district. It is my optimistic hope that the contributions we have made will make a difference.” Such contributions are expected to provide the QLCHT with a steady income, which will help assist the 60 households currently on its waiting
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the Trust.” The council will also begin building on an 11 lot development in Albert Town for low income households, gifted by Infinity Investments as part of a stakeholders agreement, within the next couple of months. Pictured: Franz Schryvers and Charlotte Findlay outside their new home at Kirimoko Park.
Central Otago wines feature at trans-Tasman Bledisloe Cup of Wine GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz New Zealand’s favourite winemakers will have their own epic weekend of Kiwi versus Aussie at the trans-Tasman Bledisloe Cup of Wine to be held in Sydney on Friday August 19. The fundraising dinner coincides with rugby’s Bledisloe Cup and the Australian Rugby Foundation (AFRU) has laid down the ‘wine gauntlet’ to the celebrated winemakers of Central Otago. Top officials from the New Zealand Rugby Union and AFRU, past players and other wine aficionados will be treated to five each of Australia and Central Otago’s most outstanding wines, matched with canapes and a four-course dinner presented by head chef Arkin Barnetto. This is the second time the dinner has been held, with New Zealand defending its title. Vineyard owner Sam Neill, pictured, will be presenting Central Otago’s wines to possibly his most biased audience yet, and hopes scores will reflect an impending All Black win on the following day. Australia’s Barossa Valley wines will be led by the Qantas Wallabies wine partner Taylors Wines. Central Otago Pinot Noir’s Glenys Coughlan said the wines and their makers are prepared for “their biggest match yet”, confident that the quality of CO wines will help get them over the line. “We have got a very strong line-up with wines from multi-award-winning wineries and winemakers including Quartz Reef, Prophet’s Rock, Sam’s Two Paddocks, Brennan and Aurum,” Glenys said.
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THE COBBLER The colder temperatures are finally here! Are you feeling the cold or need a nice gift for a special person? Come on down to the Cobblers located just behind the new world for some great possum products made here locally by our amazing sewing lady Zelda. We have been trapping possums locally for the past 3 years without any inhuman 1080 poison and have a range of excellent products for sale including: Pillow covers • Hot water bottle covers Baby booties• Possum Insoles Gloves • Duvets We are also offering a great deal this week 10% off any duvets at the mention of this ad. At the Cobblers we also offer a wide range of services including: Shoes repairs • Key cutting • Engravings Repairs to bags or zips that need fixing We look forward to seeing you and providing you with our high quality products and services.
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An extreme knitting workshop attracted a crowd of curious onlookers last week at Wanaka Living’s studio with some so interested they tried to gatecrash their way into the workshop. The Woven manager Michelle Stewart co-hosted the workshop with Jacinta Fox (pictured) of Plump & Co for the long-awaited session, with tickets for the workshop selling out on the very first day. “There are usually six participants in the workshops, but people were so excited that we booked 12 for the first session and we have a big wait list of people keen to come to the next,” Michelle said. Described as ‘knitting on steroids’ the needles used in extreme knitting are enormous and are hand-turned by Jacinta’s family who live in Waikato. The yarn used is New Zealand merino in giant form, which looks like suede or velvet. Michelle said no prior knitting experience was necessary to attend the workshop. “It was such outrageous fun. All the ladies had a blast and couldn't stop knitting with these huge needles. We had people passing by, looking in through the window and then coming in and trying to buy the needles and join the class. Many projects were made and finished, and seem to bring such complete joy to those who came - including myself. I think the
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Sewing drive needs more thread An evening with three wonderful performers DENNIS PEZARO Wanaka Concert Society A large and very appreciative audience was treated to a fine performance of chamber music on Saturday, August 12 in the Lake Wanaka Centre. The Trinity Trio are three outstanding, prize-winning Auckland performers, sponsored through Chamber Music NZ. Stella Kim (violin), Sally Kim (cello) and Inah Kim (piano) introduced their concert with
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DANIELLE BUTLER newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz With two sewing drives approaching, Plastic Bag Free Wanaka (PBFW) has appealed for thread of all types and colours. Anyone wishing to donate thread can put it in a bag labelled Wanaka Bag Sewing Drive and drop it off at Wastebusters, or bring it along to the first drive. Sewing packs are available for volunteers who wish to attend a sewing drive or take one to sew at home, helping to contribute to the group’s goal of creating 200 Wanaka bags.
The first sewing drive will be held on September 3 between 1pm and 4pm and the second will be on September 8 from 6pm to 9pm, both at Adam and Eve’s Bakery, Reece Crescent. All bags made will be sold via PBFW’s Pledgeme campaign, with the goal of raising $6000 so that a commercially-made bag can be released. PBFW’s chairperson Anna van Riel has roped in the help of her mum Willie, pictured, who is a keen seamstress. Anna said, “The idea is to show varying ages and a sense of togetherness. Mum is an awesome seamstress and has been a great support. We are expecting a productive and fun-filled afternoon.”
Mozart’s Trio in B flat major and ended with Brahms’ Trio No 1 in B major, both highly polished and enjoyable compositions. But the surprise of the evening and to many an unexpected pleasure, was Paul Schoenfield’s Cafe Music, full of jazz rhythms and motifs. It appeared as enjoyable to play as it was to hear. We are fortunate to have access to wonderful musicians like these lovely young women. I only wish we could attract more music students to hear them play.
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GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz he man behind the 100% Pure New T Zealand brand, Roger Tompkins, has launched his campaign to be elected mayor of the Queenstown Lakes District Council. With increasing numbers of visitors coming to Queenstown and Wanaka, Roger believes infrastructure in the district is struggling and we need to act now to ensure the region copes with the rapid growth. “We need to see a good plan to manage infrastructure for the whole district. A plan that gives equality to the whole district; to
Wanaka, Tarras, Kingston, Gibbston Valley and Hawea. We need to be thinking about the impact of rapid growth in Queenstown and Wanaka and putting a plan in place to deal with it.” Roger fell in love with the region after first visiting in 1968. He has been a local ratepayer for more than 30 years and together with wife Nicky, he has raised two children and witnessed Queenstown’s rapid growth. He believes he has immediate, short-term answers to the region’s problems, that will provide a steppingstone to a sustainable, long-term plan.
“This isn’t about stopping progress, it is about development without detriment, it is about finding a balance and bringing us ‘back to beautiful’. We need to sort out seasonal workers’ accommodation right away, so that rents across the rest of town lower and families can move back in,” he said. His proposals include implementing a plan where tourists pay their fair share, arranging a lasting transport solution and sustainable worker accommodation.
Nominations for council elections finalised GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz Nominations are now closed for the local government elections with a total of 31 nominations received for the 19 positions available in the Queenstown Lakes District Council. Positions to be contested in the election are for mayor, the Wards of Wanaka, Arrowtown and Queenstown, Wanaka Community Board, Otago Regional Council, Dunstan Constituency and Central Otago Health Inc. Five nominations were received for mayor, up three from the 2013 elections. Those nominated are Jim Boult, Lyal Cocks, Al Angus, John Mann and Roger Tompkins.
The Informant The concept of the Cloud accounting environment has been around for a lot longer than many would realise. The reality of someone else hosting your data in another location has existed under the previously well known concept of “bureaus”. Bureaus were a relatively common occurrence back in the 1970’s when large scale computer power was expensive, not as wide spread and the equipment was physically a lot larger than present day equipment. Fortunately the computer world has become faster, cheaper and equipment a lot more compact. The geographical spread of the internet and the speed of internet today comparative to the early dial up days has made for instant data access for a lot more people worldwide. According to statistics 3.42 billion of the world’s population (approx. 46.1% of the world’s population) have access to the internet. New Zealand has a very high penetration level at 93.8% when compared to world use and even comparatively high against the Australians who sit at 78%. For these reasons the trend towards having your data stored in the cloud and retrieved from any internet portal is one that has gained momentum at an amazing pace. The biggest advantage for any
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Contesting the Wanaka Ward seat (three seats) are Ross McRobie, Jude Battson, Ella Lawton, Calum MacLeod and Quentin Smith, two less than in the previous election. Quentin had also been nominated for Wanaka Community Board (four seats) along with Rachel Brown, Ed Taylor, Barry Bruce, Bryan Lloyd, Mike O’Connor and Ruth Harrison. Scott Stevens has been elected unopposed to the Arrowtown Ward (one seat). A total of 14 people have been nominated for six seats in the Wakatipu Ward. They are John MacDonald, Simon StamersSmith, Peter Faul, Craig Ferguson, Alexa Forbes, Hudson Turnbull, Niki Gladding,
Tony Hill, Merv Aoake, Valerie Miller, Terri Anderson, Penny Clark, Tamati Mauera and Michael Ramsey; the same number of nominations as last election. Graeme Bell, Gerrard Eckhoff, Gary Kelliher, Michael Laws and Maggie Lawton have been nominated for Otago Regional Council Dunstan Constituency (three seats) and Richard Kane has been elected unopposed to the Central Otago Health Inc (one seat). Voting papers will arrive in letterboxes about one month prior to voting and must be returned by post or delivered to the council no later than 12pm on Saturday, October 8.
user is it stops the need for users to be conscious of which version of their software data is live and which version has been superseded. Before the cloud it was common for backups to be transferred onto disk or hard drive and these data storage devices physically delivered between parties. This generally limited the ability of the persons who’s software (i.e. the client) was backed up preventing them from entering data if they needed to restore from a modified backup supplied to the other party (i.e. the accountant). Thankfully those days are gone. Logging in online has solved all of this and allowed people to simultaneous access information knowing full well that they can be assured of viewing the latest and most up to date data. One of the beneficial factors cloud solutions offer is software upgrades can be made by the host without the user needing to do anything on their local PC or servers. With the change to the Cloud storage of your data by someone else carries with it a heavy security burden. For this reason Xero actively publicises that its data storage is all located within the USA. Security rules apply equally to giving out passwords for your accounting software as they would for your internet banking passwords. If you are asked via an e-mail to supply someone your password you are most likely helping that person defraud you.
Xero was the first cab off the rank with regard to online accounting solutions. Although primitive in its early form compared to its present platform Xero had good uptake for the reasons stated above. Other providers such as Reckon and MYOB have followed suit with most software versions now running on line or with online options. My first question when someone considers going online is “What is your internet speed like?” If it isn’t that great then you first need to consider upgrading your internet connections. It often surprises me that those on an on-line platform think it is the answer to all of their problems. Cloud access has given a lot more people access to their accounting system and this can sometimes be a little dangerous. The correct coding and treatment of transactions is important to make sure the results achieved are accurate and make sense. We are seeing more errors in the way users code and classify their data. For example it is not uncommon to find the purchase of a new car coded as motor vehicle expenses or items with incorrect GST claimed. For this reason more of our work falls around the review and scrutiny of results. This is a great plus and gives us the opportunity as accountants to work with clients on a more timely basis. We encourage people partner up with us and share this new way of working.
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Kaki, or the black stilt, is one of the world’s rarest, most endangered birds and in October people in the Central Otago region are invited to take a trip to see it. Members of the Central Otago-Lakes branch (COLB) of the Royal Forest and Bird Society are welcoming interested parties to join them at the Department of Conservation Captive Breeding Centre in Twizel. Secretary Denise Bruns said, “It should be a fun trip and we should be able to see some of the little chicks which would be cool, as they are hard to find and so it is good to go with a group of people who know what they are looking for.” The conservation field trip will include a talk from key staff working on the Kaki Recovery Programme, a visit to the black stilt viewing area and the chance to see newly hatched kaki chicks.
St John success for youth team DANIELLE BUTLER newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz Wanaka’s youth team came away from the St John Central Otago competitions last weekend with several top spots under their belts. Mount Aspiring College’s Sean Dickey became first overall senior individual, while Kate Goodsell, Eva Wilson, Maddison Frazer and Helene Price won first overall intermediate team, earning all of them a place at the South Island competition next month. Hawea Flat School’s Ben Pell and former student Carter Hewson, now at Mount Aspiring College, were part of the Wanaka A team, taking first overall junior team. Kelly Heads, regional youth manager for St John South Island said, “Those who competed should be very proud of their achievements, we are certainly proud of them. Their dedication to increasing their personal knowledge in first aid, communication and leadership will not only benefit themselves but their local community.” St John Youth Programme for children aged six to 18, runs in Wanaka every Tuesday from 5pm to 6.30pm at the St John Ambulance station on Link Way.
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Reserved for You This brick beauty, set back from one of Wanaka’s finest streets, borders onto the Little Oak Green to the North, providing an expansive outlook with great all day sun. The fully fenced grounds create a private oasis, with access directly onto the Green, ideal to stretch the legs, walk the dog, or let the kids run freely. Don’t miss this opportunity, call today.
Best of Old & New This wood fired, double glazed, centrally heated original combines character with warmth sitting amongst these beautifully established grounds. The Rimu floors, wooden joinery, traditional kitchen, wrap around deck & radiators throughout provide a chalet feel. A fantastic holiday pad and/or rental property, with tenants currently in place paying $550 p/w.
Auction 3pm, Friday 16 September 2016 (unless sold prior) Ray White Office, 1 Helwick Street, Wanaka View Sat 1pm & Wed 3pm or By Appointment www.rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21413 rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21413 Duncan and Kelly Good 0274 488 321 duncan.kelly@raywhite.com
Auction 3pm, Friday 16 September 2016 (unless sold prior) Ray White Office, 1 Helwick Street, Wanaka View Saturday 2pm or By Appointment www.rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21440 rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21440 Duncan and Kelly Good 0274 488 321 duncan.kelly@raywhite.com
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Wanaka 47 Infinity Drive Limited Edition Downtown Titled and ready to build on right in downtown Wanaka, this sequestered rear site with an engineered build platform is the ideal place to live under the radar. Filtered lake views through the trees give this site some pop and scope to create an unknown niche with its own private entrance. Boundary lines are indicative only. Call today for further information.
For Sale $1,275,000 View Saturday 12pm or By Appointment www.rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21400 rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21400 Rachel Walsh 027 443 2683 rachel.walsh@raywhite.com
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Comfortable, Easy Living in the Heart of Wanaka From the old primary school grounds emerges a neighbourhood of high-specification quality built homes. Nearing completion, 53 Tenby Street reveals a brand new architecturally designed two-storey home, taking advantage of the views while providing a comfortable, easy living home for retirees, holidaymakers, or permanent residents.
3 A 2 F 2 I Poised Perspective Lismore Street boasts Wanaka’s finest views from an amphitheater of snowcapped alps, lake blue depths & grassy green foreground. Spectacular views are spread before like a visual feast you as you enter your secure elevated apartment with double garage and lift to your front door. This is an ideal destination for you & your family. Viewings by arrangement only - call now. For Sale $1,795,000 View By Appointment www.rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21410 rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21410 Joss Harris 021 220 7693 joss.harris@raywhite.com Jayne MacDonald 021 909 821 jayne.macdonald@raywhite.com
For Sale 53 Tenby $969,000, 55 Tenby $969,000 View By Appointment www.rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21436 rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21436 Duncan and Kelly Good 0274 488 321 duncan.kelly@raywhite.com LICENSED (REAA 2008)
Luggate 108a Main Road
4 A 1 D 2 F 2 I Reserve Your Views Enjoy heavenly views of Lake Wanaka and the mountains beyond as you wake up each morning in this beautiful modern home. Bordered by reserve and built for the views, this home offers a relaxed, lowmaintenance lifestyle in a stunning corner of the world. Originally built in 2012 as a David Reid show home it is easy to see the details and quality throughout. Call today to find out more.
For Sale By Negotiation View By Appointment www.rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21409 rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21409 Joss Harris 021 220 7693 joss.harris@raywhite.com Jayne MacDonald 021 909 821 jayne.macdonald@raywhite.com
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Land with Shed This great sized residential section, in the process of being subdivided off from the existing dwelling, will offer a unique mix of a titled & serviced section ready to build on along with a fantastic 105 sqm shed (approx) to store all the gear, house the office and business, or even convert to a habitable space with the correct slab in place. Enquire today for a full information pack. Deadline Sale Offers by 4pm 24 August 2016 (unless sold prior) View Saturday 11am or By Appointment www.rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21439 rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21439 Duncan and Kelly Good 0274 488 321 duncan.kelly@raywhite.com LICENSED (REAA 2008)
4 A 2 C 2 F 2 I Generous Living This substantial family home differentiates itself from its peers, with spacious multiple living spaces, dual outdoor entertaining areas, and some wonderful features throughout. The splash of colour, along with the elevated ceilings, provides a warm environment in the open plan living area, courtesy of the great sized wood fire and heat pump. Call to view!
Auction 3pm, Friday 16 September 2016 unless sold prior) Ray White Office, 1 Helwick Street, Wanaka View Sat 12pm & Wed 4pm or By Appointment www.rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21430 rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21430 Duncan and Kelly Good 0274 488 321 duncan.kelly@raywhite.com LICENSED (REAA 2008)
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Sheep farm homestead gutted by fire DANIELLE BUTLER newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz An investigation is underway to establish the cause of a fire that destroyed the homestead of late former All Black Neil Purvis at Cluden Station in Tarras. Seven fire crews attended the fire, which broke out at the 120-year-old property at around 5.45pm on the evening of Tuesday August 16. Fire investigator Cathy Trevathan attended the site yesterday (Wednesday August 17) and was there for more than three hours attempting to establish the cause of the fire, which has not yet been revealed but has not been deemed
suspicious. Southern Fire Communications Centre manager Brent Dunn said that the crew from Tarras were the first on the scene following the initial call at 5.46pm. “The house was well ablaze when they arrived, and further help was requested from Dunstan. Luggate and Cromwell fire crews were also in attendance. The roof collapsed during the fire and the house’s structure is destroyed,” Brent said. The sole occupant of the twostorey homestead, Neil’s widow Lesley Purvis, was out at the time and no-one was hurt in the blaze, which took crews more than three hours to put out.
CODC and ORC to share services STAFF REPORTER editor@thewanakasun.co.nz Otago Regional Council (ORC) chief executive Peter Bodeker and Central Otago District Council (CODC) chief executive Leanne Mash said their respective councils were finalising a shared service arrangement under which CODC would provide face-toface customer service for ORC customers at the district council head office in Alexandra. CODC would also receive ORC payments (including rates) at its Cromwell, Ranfurly, and Roxburgh service centres. “We anticipate this new arrangement will be up and running by
September 1 for the 2016-17 rating period,” Peter said. ORC staff will be providing training and ongoing support for CODC customer service staff as they provide the new service. “This is an exciting opportunity to provide a one-stop shop for our shared ratepayers and show joined up local government in action,” Leanne said. The new Local Government Act requires councils to review existing service delivery and propose improvements, and this small but significant step was part of the Otago response to meeting this requirement, they said.
Tree removal track closure DANIELLE BUTLER newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz Work to remove dead and unsafe trees from Scott’s Beach in Hawea was undertaken last week, with more work planned in a week’s time. Three willow trees were removed, one at the bottom of Capell Avenue’s access road which was deemed unsafe after losing a limb
a few weeks ago. Two semi-dead trees were also removed, and more willow trees planted to replace them. A conifer which stands beside the track heading away from Scott’s Beach towards the esplanade will also be removed due to exposed roots making it unsafe. The track may be closed for a short time during this maintenance, but warning signs will be in place.
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Local artists talk about their journey GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz Two prominent local artists will talk about their artistic journey at the Lake Hawea Community Centre on August 26. Martin Hill has more than 20 years of environmental art practice in collaboration with Philippa Jones. Martin will be talking about art in nature and the sustainable design philosophy that drives him and how this led to his recent exhibitions “Beyond: the Watershed” at Andorra Land Art Biennial and “Temporal Landscapes in Beijing". He will also be showing some of his most well known images. Martin’s work explores the relationship between
people and the world’s fragile ecosystem including works made on the beaches and mountains of New Zealand, in Madagascar’s equatorial forests and the ice of Antarctica. Deidre Copeland has travelled the world working as an illustrator, teacher, photographer and painter and has exhibited extensively in Tokyo, London and New Zealand. She has enjoyed a rapid and remarkable success since returning home to New Zealand, has won major art awards, and a growing list of patrons has cemented her position as one of New Zealand’s top portrait painters. Deidre was born on a sheep farm in rural Southland and now lives and paints from her home and studio in Cromwell.
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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SUN CLASSIFIEDS NOTICES WANAKA SALVATION Army Family Store. Opening Hours – Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm, Saturday 9.30am – 4pm. We look forward to seeing you here!
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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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DONATIONS KINDLY received. Please drop them into the Salvation Army Family store or ph 443 5068 to book a pick up.
Child support give Community Networks a call on 03 443 7799 to make an appointment for this free service. 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. CALTEX CALTEX WANAKA WANAKA
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 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. INLAND REVENUE are at Community Networks, Wednesday 24 August, 9am – 12.30pm. If you need help with your Tax return, Family Tax credits or the changes to
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. JP SERVICES are available at Community Networks every Tuesday from 1pm and Friday from 10.30am. Please book your appointment by ringing Community CBD Map 61 CBD Map 61 Networks 03 443 7799. CAREERS ADVICE and CV assistance available at Community Networks, delivered by Central Otago REAP. Free to school leavers 17-23 yrs or $30/half Wanaka’s snowchain hour session or by preapproved arrangement by specialists. Work & Income. Please call Community Networks on Cars from $79, 443 7799 to book. Laurdromat - shower - LPG - carwash full 4WD selection. Laurdromat - shower - LPG - carwash ATM. Redeem your ATM. fitting Redeem your FUELUP FUELUP FREE & supermarket fuel supermarket fuel discount discount vouchers vouchers at at sizing demo. Caltex Wanaka. Free WiFi for laundromat Caltex Wanaka. Free WiFi for laundromat customers. Large convenience store with
Open 6am - 11 pm daily. Carwash A Laundromat A 19 19 Ardmore Ardmore Street, Street, Wanaka Wanaka P Coffee P +64 +64 3 3 443 443 7868 7868 F +64 3 443 1600 F +64 3 443 1600 Shower E caltexwanaka@xtra.co.nz caltexwanaka@xtra.co.nz E LPG W W www.caltex.com/nz www.caltex.com/nz Convenience store
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To be successful in this role you will need to have: • Good attention to detail • Self motivation, as you are remunerated based on your own results • Keen interest to learn and improve • Superior communication skills • Desire to win and succeed If you believe you have the necessary attributes and can provide positive input in a team environment please forward your application now. Applications close: 26th August 2016 Manager, GJ Gardner Homes P.O. Box 2446, Wakatipu Email: queenstown@gjgardner.co.nz
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EMPLOYMENT G.J. Gardner Homes is NZ’s leading group housing company. We are looking for a Sales Consultant to join our Wanaka team. We are seeking an experienced sales professional, or a person who believes they have what it takes to sell new homes, who wishes to have fantastic earning potential and enjoy the support and training provided by being a part of the sales team of NZ’s favourite home builder.
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Wanted - Wizard of Administravia We are New Zealand Fine Touring and we are on the lookout for a new ‘Wizard of Administravia’ to help us out with accounts, documentation, ‘adminy’ type stuff and creating administration magic around our office. We are based in the beautiful Wanaka and we specialise in creating and selling New Zealand holidays to customers from all four corners of the world. It’s pretty awesome fun. Right now we are looking for an administration super awesome human to work with us on a full time fixed term contract from this October to the end of March 2017 Here are the magic ingredients we are looking for: • An organiser extraordinaire with administration and numeracy skills to boot – a big ask? We think not, we know you’re out there. • A time management guru i.e. small children will whisper to each other when they see you “hey, that’s the time management guru they were talking about at mum’s Tupperwareparty.” • A great communicator and an eye for detail. Enjoy working in a close knit team and office environment. • Xero experience would be a real advantage, if not you just need to be a quick learner! • A roll-up-your-sleeves, work hard, can-do, get it done, muck in, multi-task smashing all while still having fun kind of attitude. Phew! • Ability to work discreetly when dealing with confidential company information. Shhhh it’s top secret. Like all things in life who knows where it could lead, we are a growing company and there’s always long term opportunities for great Wanaka talent. If it sounds like something you would relish then get in touch with us today! To apply send your C.V. and covering letter telling us why the mountains and we deserve you kerry@nzft.co.nz . Applications close Monday 23 August 2016.
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There seems to have been an increase in dogs escaping and wandering off to new pastures lately. making a smaller run area for your dog when you LEONE WARD are away from home or keep them indoors in a Canian Behaviourist join in the discussion. Correspondents should not engage in recriminations against Not only can this be distressing to owners, roaming dogs can end up being a nuisance, not to crate if you are only away two to three hours. earlier correspondents. • Use a leash in open spaces if you don’t have a There seems to have been an increase in dogs mention the cost of retrieving them from the pound. More importantly, it can also be dangerous Letters of fewer than 200 words and texts of fewer than 25 words are preferred. escaping and wandering off to new pastures lately. reliable recall. or fatal if they get out onto a busy highway. Letters or texts may be edited for clarity, length or legal reasons. • Provide a variety of indoor and outdoor toys Not only can this be distressing to owners,
for your dog and rotate them regularly. Use your Letters can be sent to editor@thewanakasun.co.nz with “Letters to the editor” in the roaming dogs can end up being a nuisance, not to dog’s daily food allowance soaked, stuffed and mention the cost of retrieving them from the subject line, or can be posted to PO Box 697, Wanaka 9343. The Wanaka Sun cannot Causes: Boredom, isolation and sexual roaming are most often the motivation behind dogs’ frozen into a Kong toy. pound. More importantly, it can also be dangeracknowledge receipt of letters. • Providesplenty of exercise, both mental and ous or fatal if they get out onto a busy highway. attempts to escape or run away. Not surprisingly, payed or neutered dogs who receive plenty The Wanaka Sun reserves the right to edit, abridge or decline letters without physical. If you cannot take your dog out to tire Causes: Boredom, isolation and sexual roamexplanation. of e xercise and lots of attention from their owners are the least likely to become fourlegged them use a good doggy day-care or dog-walking ing are most often the motivation behind dogs’ service. attempts to escape or run away. Not surprisingly, escape artists. A happy dog who feels like part of the family will genuinely want to stick around. • Spay or neuter your dog before she or he spayed or neutered dogs who receive plenty of However some breeds, especially the working dog groups like border collies or gun dog breeds reaches sexual maturity (about six months). exercise and lots of attention from their owners This is the best way to keep sexual roaming to a are the least likely to become four-legged escape who truly enjoy working, are often more prone to go looking for tasks in the absence of being minimum. artists. A happy dog who feels like part of the • Consider getting a pet GPS collar and app to family will genuinely want to stick around. given any, as are puppies who are not stimulated. know where your dog is at all times. There are a However some breeds, especially the working number of good ones available. dog groups like border collies or gun dog breeds What to do: At the end of the day the best way to keep your who truly enjoy working, are often more prone to dog from running away is to create a strong, go looking for tasks in the absence of being given healthy bond between the two of you, spend time any, as are puppies who are not stimulated. ● Spend time with your dog. Use their food for training rather than just feeding in a bowl, or training and walking your dog and give them the attention they deserve. What toscatter feed to make them work for it. do: A tired dog is a happy dog. • Spend time with your dog. Use their food for For more info on dog behaviour contact leone@ training rather than just feeding in a bowl, or ● feedKeep your section securely fenced and consider making a smaller run area for your dog dogszone.co.nz or www.dogszone.co.nz scatter to make them work for it. •Keep your section securely fenced and consider
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Enthralling game ends UC’s season
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STAFF REPORTER sports@thewanakasun.co.nz It was a nail-biting finish to the last hockey game of the season as Upper Clutha Senior B Reserve (UC) vied for the cup against Dunstan Girls. Ocean Allemann’s focus and deft play, along with Brianna Curtis’s exceptional agility and lightning reactions in goal, ensured that the score did not go beyond 1-0 to Dunstan at half time. With new tactics employed in the second half, UC started to dominate play and equalised the score just 12 minutes from full time with a confident strike from Tom Heather. Despite the strength and consistency of UC’s defensive players such as Madi Gainsford and
Leon Kerr, Dunstan netted another goal. With tension and excitement mounting on the sidelines, UC dug deep and worked hard to match pace and composure with numerous shots at goal in the dying minutes. Billy Sandri, Alyx Nyika and Ruby Burke ducked, dived and scrambled to get the ball to the back of the net as their supporters went wild but were unable to break through Dunstan’s strong defence. The final whistle blew on a score of 2-1 to Dunstan. With every player deserving mention for putting their all into one of the most enthralling games of the season, UC was proud to take second place. The team has come a long way and has its sights firmly set on the cup in 2017.
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 Women’s Sealed Partners and Home PennantSue Macassey and Chris Illingworth 73 Stablefords. Other scores-Maria Wilson 38, Sue Macassey 38, Margaret Sell 37, Adrienne Rowley 36. Two-Lyndsey Harrison Lake Hawea Golf Mt Maude Stableford Men 1st R Sullivan 44 2nd H Watt 41 3rd N. Matchett (Most popular) 40 4th a Marples 37 (by lot) Ladies 1st Bronnie Stevenson 31 Closest to Pin No 1, S Smith Closest to Pin No 5, R Sullivan. 2’s R.Sullivan No 5. Birdies / Net Eagles Hole No. 10, Ian Brown. Intermediate Champ practice game held between Wobbly & S Smith (Real winners, H Watt & S Smith)
Wanaka Stadium Bowls w/e 14 August Monday evening Edgewater Trophy 1 W Turnbull D Hope K Mitchell 2 Ken Mitchell P Hope K Muir 3 N Hewett N Turner M Steel Wednesday Afternoon Triples 1 E Herbert A Brown B McCormack 2 I James Y Gale J Smith 3 D Studholme L Pannett E Baldwin Wednesday evening Trades 1 Have A Shot 2 Trail Enders 3 Raw Bowls Thursday afternoon Triples 1 D Cameron K Urquhart A Turnbull 2 F McRae D Brown D Patterson 3 G Thomas N Turner J Millar Thursday evening Trades 1 Rotary 2 Stonewood 3 D Slee R Muir R McNeilly Friday Progressive Skips :1 B Russell 2 S Culverwell 3 T Tovey 3rds 1 R Chartres 2 B Kane 3 C Landsborough Leads 1 R Hannon 2 S Landsborough Saturday Studholme Memorial 1 Mt Albert 85 2 Beacon Point 70 3 Hawea 58 4 Meadowstone 54 5 Village 46 6 Pembroke 41 7 Scurr Heights 40 Rippon Lea 37 Village Trophy Town 109 Aspiring Village 83
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Hockey season ends on a high
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Chondola for Cardrona STAFF REPORTER sports@thewanakasun.co.nz Cardrona Alpine Resort will be installing a $10 million combined chair lift-gondola in time for the 2017 winter season. The McDougall’s Express Chondola will be a high speed, detachable six-seater chair, with an eight-person gondola cabin between every four chairs and will replace the existing McDougall’s Quad chairlift which was installed in 1985. The new lift will be the first cabinstyle lift installed on a ski area in the country and will provide access for
everybody to the whole mountain, including Captain’s Basin. The McDougall’s Express Chondola will be 100m closer to the base area, making it faster and easier to get up the mountain. With ten cabins, 40 chairs and an uphill capacity of 2550 people per hour, it will increase uphill capacity for McDougall’s by 150 percent from the current McDougall’s Quad which has a capacity of 1000 people per hour. Construction of the Chondola is due to begin October 2016 and is scheduled to be completed in time for winter 2017.
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STAFF REPORTER sports@thewanakasun.co.nz The Upper Clutha men’s hockey team took to the turf on Saturday to defend the Central Otago Ranger Trophy in a repeat of last year’s final against Cromwell. Having lost to Cromwell twice during the season, the defending champions could not rest on their laurels. Responding well to the pressure, the team had clearly saved their finest for when it mattered most and began the game in dominant fashion. Controlling possession and territory, Upper Clutha took an early lead when
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GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz Wanaka Ski and Snowsports Club (WSSC) held their first free fun family event at Treble Cone on August 13 with 58 children participating. The event was run on a race-yourmate course, which encourages the children who receive Grassroots Award and other children on the mountain to give racing a go. WSSC secretary Bonny Teat said, “The attraction was fascinating. Not only did we have children, but parents and coaches were challenging each other to have as many runs as the could to better their previous time in a one and a half hour period. It is a great way to try ski racing.” Bella Innes is pictured on the course. The oldest racer was in the over 70s class and the youngest were two six year olds, with categories for the different age groups who tackled the course. “As it is a fun event, we have some fun categories. It was wonderful to THE WANAKA SUN
see so many of this year’s Grassroots Award children racing with their families,” Bonny said. Yannick Coombe, Zander and Max Birkby, Max Bagley,Thomas Benson, Amelia Sramek, Isabella Soper, Toby Mills and Luka Cowan all competed on the day. Fastest person Natasha Stocker, 14. Fastest male Alec Jackson, Age 11. Fastest snowboarder Tim, 15. Fastest two daughters and mum, Stocker family, 63.83. Fastest two sons and dad Jackson family, 69.36. Fastest son, mum and dad, Benson family, 71.87. Fastest dad and son, Mills family, 50.69. Fastest daughter, mum and dad, Huffett family, 75.73. Fastest three children and dad, Cushard family, 89.34. Fastest two sons and mum, Birkby family, 80.41. Best coach and pupil Ryan [Coach] and Anise Maclean, 54.1. Best two brothers and one sister, Packer family, 69.7. Best two sisters and one brother, Cushard family, 67.05. Best new brother and sister, Innis family from Auckland 61.79 The next race-your-mate event is on September 17.
Dan Rae slotted home after a nice dribble along the baseline. The lead was quickly doubled by Nick Browett. While a number of scoring opportunities went begging, notably from penalty corners, thanks to a well organised defence, the Upper Clutha goalkeeper was left a virtual spectator in the first half. Leading 2-0 at halftime, Upper Clutha settled into defensive mode as Cromwell strove for a foothold in the game. Their improved attacking play saw them pull a goal back with about ten minutes remaining but Upper Clutha held firm to seal a deserved 2-1 win and retain the trophy.
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MAC football team on form STAFF REPORTER sports@thewanakasun.co.nz A week after winning the River and Lakes secondary school football tournament in Alexandra, Mount Aspiring College boys 1st XI football team put in another great performance. MAC played a friendly match against Dunedin’s Kings High on Pembroke Park on Sunday. Kings High placed 17th at the New Zealand National football tournament last year and is one of the top schools in the South Island. Kings had a good passing game and was good at pressing the ball forward but MAC held steady with good defence to keep the visitors out. The turning point in the game was when MAC pressed an attack down the left side with captain for the day, Tom Smith, passing to Alex Plimmer who dispatched the ball from outside the box to put it in the top right hand corner of the net to put MAC up 1-0. Mac had to fight hard to keep their lead. Kings put a lot of pressure on the MAC goal and had chances throughout the game but solid work from the back four of Tom Reaney, Sam Facer, Rory Hannon and Tom Trevelyan and young goalkeeper Mitchell Regan kept Kings goalless. It was a perfect test for the team which yielded strong games from Levi Vink, Tom Smith and Alex Plimmer and good contributions from Adam Hewson, Rimu Roode, Jack Williams, Matt McLean, Oscar Fay and Campbell Russell. MAC take on Dunedin’s Kavanagh College this Sunday in Alexandra in another friendly match, before heading to Timaru in two weeks to play in a NZ secondary school tournament.
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Wanaka women excel in Peak to Peak DANIELLE BUTLER newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz Wanaka’s female athletes rose to the top at Torpedo 7’s Peak to Peak challenge in Queenstown last weekend, with Jo Williams making it her fifth Peak to Peak win. Jo, who also won the challenge in 2009, 2012, 2014 and 2015 achieved the fastest female time in the veterans division of two hours, 31 minutes and 33 seconds.
Floortje Grimmett, who has had a six month break from training, came top of the open women’s division, scooping second individual overall female with a time of two hours, nine minutes and 46 seconds. Floortje said, “After ten years of hard training I was doing too much and my body just crashed, which is why I took the break. Jo and I started training again together but I wasn’t sure if I was ready for Peak to Peak. Jo pushed me into doing it again and I am really pleased with
myself. It is a real personal achievement and now I am just looking forward to future events. It was a fantastic day.” The 23rd annual 44km multisport race, starting from The Remarkables ski field and finishing at Coronet Peak ski field on Saturday August 13, challenged athletes to compete in a range of disciplines including downhill skiing, downhill mountain biking, kayaking and running. Pictured: Jo Williams and Floortje Grimmett at the Peak to Peak Challenge.
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