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Ministry to review playground incident The Wanaka Sun contacted the Ministry of Education this week after an eight-year-old local boy, who was excluded from Wanaka Primary School last year due to his behaviour, was allegedly involved in an incident in the playground at Hawea Flat School on Monday. Ministry of Education head of sector enablement and support Steve Stuart said, “We are supporting Hawea Flat School as it works hard to ensure the student can integrate into the school community. Work continues to provide a safe physical and emotional environment for the student and all the other students at the school.” “Ministry specialist staff have maintained on-going contact and support to ensure that appropriate planning and management is in place to optimise the student’s learning and to ensure that all parties are safe,” Steve said. Hawea Flat School has also been provided with resourcing to ensure that an adult is on hand to support the student throughout the school day, including break times. Steve confirmed that specialist staff are working with the school to plan for this student’s return. “This will include a review of the incident and, if appropriate, safety plans will be - Glenda Turnbull updated,” he said.
Pledge Me for plastic free bags STAFF REPORTER editor@thewanakasun.co.nz lastic Bag Free Wanaka (PBFW) is urging the community to get behind a Pledge Me campaign to give tourists and locals an alternative to plastic bags this summer. The campaign will launch next Thursday September 1, and will run for 40 days. “If you love our beautiful town and want to see plastic litter reduced, this is your chance to make a difference by treating yourself to one of our beautiful limited edition Wanaka bags,” PBFW chair Anna van Riel said. “Each bag will be handmade in Wanaka from a one-off combination of quality materials donated by upholsterers and interior design stores. Only 200 will be made for sale, and we are selling them via our PledgeMe campaign for just $20 each.” As well as the limited edition Wanaka bag made at community sewing bees, PBFW reusable glass take-away
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Appeal expected, mediation sought Watersports Facility Trust hope to find middle ground with opposition the resource consent and will be working towards mediation. “We expected an appeal and now fter an appeal was lodged against the re- we will move forward through the source consent granted in July, the Wanaka process. Hopefully we can go to Watersports Facility Trust (WWFT) is moving mediation and find some middle onto the next step. ground.” The Trust received resource consent approval in Michael said the watersports facilJuly to erect a 420sqm building on the lake shore ity will be a community asset and near Stoney Creek to provide storage for boats, a the trust had no vested interest in gym with 12 rowing machines, toilets and changthe project. ing rooms with access boardwalks to enable better “We want to provide something for accessibility. the future of Wanaka so that people WWFT chairman Michael Sidey said the appeal who use the beach have a facility they was a process that had to be followed and the Trust can use for many years to come,” would be reviewing the expert reports lodged with he said. GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz
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GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz The Wanaka Alcohol Group presented the findings of its Health and Wellbeing Survey at a community hui last week at the Lake Wanaka Centre. The survey, Harming me, harming you: a community perspective on alcohol use in Wanaka, interviewed 334 students in Years 9 to 11 at Mount Aspiring College and was facilitated by public health researcher Dr Vanessa Hammond and local counsellor Rachel Cassaidy. WAG chairperson Rachel Brown said the purpose of the hui was to start digesting the research and start a conversation. “There were quite specific recomPHOTO: SUPPLIED which we will need to mendations the onset of drinking, social supply work through,” Rachel said. and reducing the availability of The group is planning to bring alcohol to young people,” back Nathan Mikaere Wallis to talk Rachel said. more about the physical effects The survey found the numbers of of alcohol on the teenage brain A community perspective of alcohol use in Wanaka teenagers drinking is decreasing, but and WAG has also been selected harmful binge drinking is increasing as one of 14 different community and the age when people start drinkgroups nationwide to participate in ing is decreasing. a social supply community action These are all things we want to adproject run by the Health Promotion dress, so that people can make more Agency. informed decisions about alcohol,” “The project will help us impleRachel said. ment intervention strategies to delay
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DANIELLE BUTLER newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz Former Mount Aspiring College student Paige Murdoch has impressed judges at New Zealand Fashion Week with her make-up artistry, which earned her the Hot New Talent award this week. Paige, who studied at the Kristen Stewart School of Make-Up and has been described as
a rising talent, won the make-up category of the Hot New Talent competition on Monday night (August 22) in Auckland. Paige, who made it through a couple of categories to the finals and is now working alongside a mentor at various fashion week shows, said that she was not expecting the win at all. Pictured: Paige at the award ceremony on Monday night, alongside Kristen Stewart.
Regional rise in winter meningitis DANIELLE BUTLER newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz Residents in Central Otago are encouraged to be aware of a seasonal increase in meningitis, of which the death of a Dunedin student last week is a tragic reminder. One case of bacterial meningitis was recorded in Wanaka last month, although Aspiring Medical Centre practice manager Sally Battson said that centre GPs had seen no further cases this winter. Public Health South have noted a small seasonal increase in bacterial meningitis across the Otago and Southland region, while cases of meningococcal meningitis have doubled to 14 in the region compared to last year’s average of seven. Otago Polytechnic Nursing School student, 20-year-old Brittany Arthur of Christchurch, died
in Dunedin last week after contracting meningococcal meningitis, and people in the region have since been warned to be vigilant of the symptoms. Southern District Health Board medical officer for Otago and Southland Marion Poore said, “The meningococcus bacteria are normally present in the nose and throat of ten to 20 percent of the population. They are frequently passed from person to person without causing harm, but on rare occasions may penetrate the body defences to cause an ‘invasive’ life threatening illness. This can usually be treated successfully with antibiotics if diagnosed early.” Key symptoms include a fever, skin rash, headache, nausea, neck stiffness and irritation from bright lights. Anyone suffering any of these symptoms, or feeling very unwell without signs of improvement, should visit a doctor immediately.
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DANIELLE BUTLER newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz Residents concerned that recent tummy bugs could be down to contaminated water have been assured by the council that this is not the case. Hawea resident Leah Wheeler took to social media last week to voice her concerns about a large number of people suffering from tummy bugs in the area. One confirmed and three potential cases of food and waterborne disease Giardia in her own family led her to ponder whether it was down to the water supply; a problem suffered by Havelock North and Hawke’s Bay over the past week. In the first week of August, Hawea Flat School reported almost 40 children a day away as a result of illness, a number which has since come down to only eight. Queenstown Lakes District Council’s (QLDC) communications manager Michele Poole said, “If we had any concerns about the integrity of your water supply, we would be in
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touch with you immediately through all possible means. This includes text alerts, a letterbox drop, an email to your community association, Facebook, the QLDC page and signage around the town.” Michele assured Hawea’s residents that their water supply had been tested at seven separate points in the network for three consecutive days last week, resulting in a total of 21 consecutive tests. All were clear of any of the indicator organisms that are checked as signs of possible contamination. Michele said that as Wanaka’s water is chlorinated it is a different situation, although it is still tested regularly. “The chlorine levels are monitored continuously on an automated system with alarms. The chlorine is added at the source, and the monitoring is carried out at the reservoir outlet where the water moves into the supply network. We also test the water regularly in compliance with the New Zealand drinking water standards,” Michele said.
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Unsanctioned tree topping will be investigated further STAFF REPORTER editor@thewanakasun.co.nz An unknown person who has pruned Pin Oak trees at Peninsula Bay, potentially compromising their health, was not authorised to do so, the council has confirmed. Queenstown Lakes District Council’s (QLDC) communications manager Michele Poole said that it was very upsetting to see what had happened to the trees, pictured, and that the council’s arborist would now be assessing them to see if any further action is warranted. Linda Falconer, who spotted what had happened to the trees this week, said, “I am horrified to see the
pruning of the Pin Oaks at Peninsula Bay. Who could do this to these gorgeous trees, they now look hideous. I suspect someone thought they might hinder their view. I hope they come back with multi-branched vengeance to whoever did this, it is very sad.” Michele said, “What has been done was not sanctioned, recommended or carried out by QLDC or our contractor. Street trees are a public asset, paid for and maintained using public funds and the council manages them for the benefit of all.” “Topping a tree in this way not only destroys the natural shape of a tree, it allows wood decay, fungi and insects into a healthy tree, compromising its future health.”
Varina appeal consent conditions GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz Varina Pty Limited has lodged an appeal with the Environmental Court to seek relief from some of the conditions of the resource consent obtained for its visitor accommodation and function centre in Brownston, Upton and McDougall streets. The company consider the conditions imposed were too harsh and are requesting changes in respect to the number of guests allowed, the time some of the functions are required to end and the use of the northern deck at the property. Local residents are concerned about noise control, alcohol abuse, parking and general disruptive behaviour and the effect this has on their neighbourhood. Esther Mabin, the owner of a neighbouring property and one of the group of 25 opposed to the granting of the consent initially said, “Wanaka residents in general should be concerned that if the Environment Court consents to this appeal, no area of Wanaka will be
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safely residential.” Loris King, one of the residents opposing the consent, said, “We were most unhappy with the decision that was made. A lot of residents around the complex are retired people and to keep fighting is beyond our means, but we are thrilled that somebody has challenged Varina’s decision to appeal the conditions that were imposed on them by the Environment Court. Our stance was that we didn’t want it granted in the first place. When you live in a residential area you don’t expect a commercial activity to be granted consent.” Esther said her family will be voicing these concerns by attending the mediation in the hope that the conditions will not be softened. “We are concerned this commercial activity has been set up away from the town centre. We believe Varina need to adhere to the firm and fair conditions already imposed by the Environment Court if they are going to operate in the middle of a residential area.” The next court date for the appeal is set for September 29.
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Fire brigade settled in to new station GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz The move to the new fire station in Ballyantyne Road is now complete, with all appliances and equipment transferred from the old fire station over the weekend. Wanaka Fire Brigade chief fire officer Ian Galloway said everything in the new station is now up and running. “We had our first training night in the new station on Monday and we have already had two callouts. We are settling in well,” Ian said.
The fire siren has been moved to its new location in Lismore Street and the fire service carried out a series of tests last week. This week the siren has also been set off on training night and for the two callouts. “We have had reports from a few people who have said it is easier to hear than before, which is great,” Ian said. The old fire building, owned by the New Zealand Fire Service, will now be sold and will be first offered to Ngai Tahu. There will be a public open day on October 1 and the new building will be officially opened on November 12.
Reserves mowing trial extended DANIELLE BUTLER newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz A mowing trial conducted by Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) in an attempt to reduce the cost of reserves maintenance has come to an end, but will be extended later this year. The trial, which was introduced at the beginning of the year, involved adjusting the mowing frequency of six reserves; Lismore Park, Cardrona River Mouth reserve, Whitechapel Reserve, Cecil Road Reserve, Frankton Domain and One Mile Reserve, all either chosen for terrain steepness, lack of access or potential
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ecological benefits. QLDC’s parks and reserves planning manager, Stephen Quin, said that the trial has shown that the council is set to make around $30,000 worth of savings over a year by reducing mowing in these reserves, with minimal adverse comment from the community. This money will be put into high-profile reserves such as Earnslaw Park and Bridgeman Green. When the trial is extended later in the year, its results will help to set the requirements for maintaining parks and reserves when the maintenance contracts come up for review in 2017.
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Wanaka Police, St John and the volunteer fire brigade attended a vehicle crash on Coes Gully Creek, Cardrona Valley Road on
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Local man flees police in car and on foot On Saturday Wanaka Police attempted to stop a local driver travelling east on Beacon Point Road. The driver sped off at high speed and crashed into trees at the entrance to Penrith Park Drive.
He was located nearby and taken to the Wanaka Medical Centre with moderate injuries. While in custody at the medical centre he again fled the police but he was located the next day at a Mount Iron address.
July sets passenger records STAFF REPORTER editor@thewanakasun.co.nz Queenstown Airport set a couple of new passenger records in July, historically one of the airport’s peak months. Total passenger movements increased 16.2 percent compared to the same period last year, with 173,731 passengers which set a new record for the total amount of passengers in a month. New highs were also achieved with the amount
of international passengers in a week (15,742 in the week ending July 10) and international passengers in a day (3326 on Saturday July 9). Despite some ski fields not opening in time for the Australian school holidays in early July, international passenger numbers still increased by 6.4 percent compared to the same period last year. Domestic passenger numbers were up 23.2 percent on July 2015, with extra seats added on all domestic routes.
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STAFF REPORTER editor@thewanakasun.co.nz Wanaka Scouts Oliver Rowe, James Parry, Liam Kemp and Charlie Sharratt successfully completed the Scouts Sandford Course last weekend. Held at Waiora Scout Camp in Mosgiel, the 13 and 14-year-olds travelled with Wanaka Scouts leader Matt Dyer, who acted as a councillor on the course. The course is an intensive workshop based around learning and developing leadership skills.
Wanaka Scouts meet on Wednesdays from 7pm to 9pm and is currently looking for leaders to assist with the group, contact Matt on 0210683141 or wanakascoutgroup@gmail.com for more information. Group treasurer and mum of three boys, Chloe Rowe, said scouts is an important community group, open to boys and girls. “Prospective leaders don’t have to be parents, they just have to be interested in helping out young people,” Chloe said. Pictured: Oliver Rowe, James Parry, Liam Kemp, Charlie Sharratt and scout leader Matt Dyer.
Training for healthy eating habits STAFF REPORTER editor@thewanakasun.co.nz Nutritionist Catherine Sissons is on a mission to help people understand how to create balanced eating habits for our busy lifestyles. As part of her Nourish the Nation Tour, Catherine, of Nova Nutrition, wants to train adults how to be positive role models for our children, nephews, nieces and grandchildren when it comes to our eating habits. Catherine has been coaching people throughout New Zealand and all over the world for more than ten years on how to remove the good and bad labels around their eating. “Diets and perfect clean eating are unrealistic and unsustainable in the real world. It is possible
to have your cake and eat it without the consequences,” Catherine said. “There is still a global health problem because there are two eating styles today - the conscious and the unconscious. There is an on/off approach to healthy eating and it is doing more harm than good. If we remove the negative self image associated with eating I believe it will truly help future generations eat well and understand how to have it all. I can show you how to have your cake and eat it without the unhealthy consequences (or chocolate, wine or other guilty food pleasure).” Wanaka is the first stop on the Nourish the Nation Tour, with $20 from each ticket donated to your local school. It will be held at Edgewater Resort on August 30 at 7.30pm.
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The Nose takes to the road GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz The cinema building of The Nose restaurant has been moved to its new home, with the main restaurant building to be transported in the next couple of weeks. It is believed to be one of the largest buildings moved in the district. The Nose restaurant closed in June and Hayden Johnston of Tarras Vineyards approached Highlands Motorsports Park to see whether he could purchase the buildings and move them to his vineyard in Bendigo. “Initial plans were for it to be demolished, and when I approached them they thought I was crazy. Most people would not think it possible to move such a large building, but it is,” Hayden said. After initially researching moving the building
to his Earnsleugh vineyard, the cost of moving it down there proved too prohibitive, so plan B was to move it to Hayden’s Canyon Vineyard at Bendigo. The cinema building, pictured, was moved by Fulton Hogan last week and the restaurant building will be moved almost intact sometime next week once permissions are in place. “The only alteration to the building will be the two side walls. They will be removed and will come separately to give us an extra 3m on each side,” Hayden said. The main restaurant building is 10m wide and 22m long with a roof width of 16m and will travel across the Cromwell Bridge before travelling down the north side of Lake Dunstan to the vineyard. Hayden has had extensive foundations completed and needed to widen the road to get the building to the site.
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DANIELLE BUTLER newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz A group of students from Cromwell College is seeking votes for their fire station-themed play house built for the national secondary school build ability competition. The fire station, pictured, is up against 18 other playhouses for the People’s Choice award in the competition, run by the Building
and Construction Industry Training Organisation (BCITO), and with enough votes the students can win a ‘Team Shout’ up to the value of $300 by the college’s BCITO skills broker. The annual competition is directed at students with an interest in construction, giving them a taste of the planning, designing and building processes involved in the industry. To vote visit the buildability website. Voting closes on September 9.
Freeze/thaw warning on gravel roads GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz Drivers are being reminded to take care on gravel roads in Central Otago as they begin to thaw. The phenomenon known as freeze/thaw is experienced by road users as the temperatures get milder. As the days get milder and the frozen roads warm up, water and clay rise to the road surface, causing it to become very slippery. The freeze/ thaw conditions often coincide with an increased use of gravel by farmers using heavy vehicles to shift stock. Central Otago roading manager Murray Hasler said the climate in Central Otago provided one of the most challenging environments to maintain gravel roads in good condition. “Gravel containing clay is ideal for maintaining a gravel road in good condition if it is hot and
dry. However, the opposite is the case when the conditions are damp and frosty. Both extremes are experienced each year in Central Otago.” “Fortunately, our weather is dry for most of the year so to keep our roads in good condition, for as long as we can, we use the dry weather gravel containing clay. This does mean that for a short time, normally around three weeks each year, our gravel roads may be slippery,” Murray said. To keep safe during the freeze/thaw drivers need to take extra care on gravel roads and keep their speed down. Landowners can help speed the thawing process by trimming their trees on roadsides so they don’t shade the road. Where freeze/thaw is causing an accessibility problem, council contractors can spread clean gravel to restore access, but this would only be considered as a last resort. “What we really need is a good warm wind to dry things out quickly,” Murray said.
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STAFF REPORTER editor@thewanakasun.co.nz The Rotary Club of Wanaka donated $1400 towards the purchase of nine PM Guided Reading Card box sets which were presented to the primary schools in Wanaka, Hawea, Makarora and Tarras. Each box set contains an electronic version of each card for use on computers and interactive whiteboards. The cards are targeted at Years 4 and 5 and
will assist up to 200 students. The Rotary Youth and Vocational Committee successfully applied for a Rotary District Grant this year for $2000 which was directed towards the objective to provide primary school students with reading and comprehension extension tools. Pictured: Lucas Haig, Priya White, Marj Cosgrove (teacher), Nicola McGregor (Rotary Director Youth and Vocation), Mikayla Botting, Hunter Armstrong and Tasmin Murphy.
Hawea Flat artist Robyn Bardas will give a talk about her exhibition ‘Locate. Horizon. Line’ to kick off a new relationship between Rippon Hall and contemporary art. The talk, on Monday August 29 at 5.30pm, will give some insight into the processes and thoughts which feed into Robyn’s work, which is a continuation of her Master of Fine Arts submission in Dunedin earlier
this year, and for sale at Rippon Hall until September 4. “Everyone is welcome, particularly those interested in contemporary art. After my show we will be developing this space as a contemporary art space, which I will be curating, and we will be bringing some fantastic artists in, which is quite exciting,” Robyn, pictured, said. Rippon bar will be available on the evening and local choir Wanakapella will be performing.
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made of 50 percent recycled material and are accepted by every kerbside recycling scheme in the country. Foodstuffs New Zealand Ltd sustainability manager Mike Sammons, pictured, said, “The meat tray ticks all the right boxes in terms of sustainability and performance, and by moving to this tray, New World customers can avoid sending the equivalent of 14 Olympic-sized swimming pools full of polystyrene to landfill each year.”
Host a winter roast to support sick children DANIELLE BUTLER newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz Wanaka grandmother Glenys Morgan is urging people to get together for a winter roast, all in aid of Ronald McDonald House in the South Island. Glenys, whose young grandson has spent a lot of time in Auckland’s Ronald McDonald House, said, “Christchurch’s Ronald McDonald House may have helped people in this area already or will support Wanaka’s affected little people in the future. We never thought we would need to use Ronald McDonald, but now we have first hand experience we know what an amazing and wonderful place it is to be when
the chips are down and we want to promote it.” The charity, which supports families through their children’s medical journeys, wants people to register as hosts, getting friends and family together throughout September to enjoy a roast dinner and asking each guest for a $20 donation. A $20 donation from six guests can provide wifi at the Christchurch House so that families can stay connected; eight guests will raise enough money for a day’s electricity at the house, and ten guests can raise enough to keep a family close in the Christchurch House or Invercargill family room. To register as a host, visit hostaroast.squarespace.com.
Lawton standing for election GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz Wanaka-based scientist Dr Maggie Lawton has been nominated to stand for the Dunstan Ward of the Otago Regional Council and is encouraging people to take part in the upcoming local government elections. Maggie has lived in Wanaka full-time since 2012 and part-time for ten years before that and said that, like many, she is here because of the beauty of the district, the opportunities it presents and the inclusiveness and energy of the people. Maggie wants to apply her skills, experience and knowledge to the on-going health and wealth of the Otago region. “The region is in growth mode, living here is good and there are many opportunities to grasp. Infrastructure needs to keep pace with demand while ensuring there are no unintended consequences to natural resources and natural heritage;
the mountains, lakes and river, soils, land and biodiversity that sustain our economy and our spirit as we develop and diversify our economic base,” she said. Maggie has worked in local and regional government in strategy, policy and water management and has central government, business and voluntary community board experience. “From my current work in water research I can see that having better knowledge of the state and trends of our lakes and rivers, plus the development of catchment management plans is critical. Our waterways help define the region and the presence of unwanted growth in the lakes and rivers shows that some of them are under threat. That’s a key issue for the council and community to work on collectively.” With low voter turnout for much of the Dunstan Ward in the last election, Maggie is urging people to make their vote count. “It is your region, please do participate.”
Annual Daffodil Day Friday August 26 National Daffodil Day is on this Friday August 26, and is the New Zealand Cancer Society’s annual fundraising event. It is one of the most important fundraising and awareness campaigns in the country, helps raise awareness of cancer in New Zealand and is a major source of funding for the society. The Wanaka Lions Club ladies will once again be making pikelets in the ANZ Bank and there will be six places around Wanaka where people
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Frustration at lakefront mud bath DANIELLE BUTLER newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz As ski season keeps the town busy, the grass on the lakefront is paying the price, with rogue parkers tearing up the grass and leaving a muddy mess behind. Resident Bridget Brady joins many others in noticing the increasingly muddy lakefront, including Councillor Calum MacLeod, who commented on the problem at last week’s Wanaka Community Board meeting, saying that sadly it appeared to be predominantly locals parking where they shouldn’t. Bridget said, “We are so lucky to have these public areas and it is a real shame that they are turning into a mud bath. It seems like a lot of people are parking on the grass instead of the designated parking areas.”
Queenstown Lakes District Council’s (QLDC) communications manager Michele Poole said that there are ‘no parking’ signs on the reserve and that people who ignore these do get issued with tickets. The council is currently recruiting for a parking warden to patrol Wanaka and the Wakatipu, who will join the one warden currently based in Wanaka. Michele said, “The managers of our regulatory and parks teams have been discussing what the priority parking issues are across the district and Wanaka’s lakefront is one of these. As a result, we will be increasing parking enforcement in this area.” QLDC parks and reserves planning manager Stephen Quin said that there are plans to replant the grass in the spring. Pictured: A section of muddy grass on the lakefront.
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before making option choices this week.” The college held its subject choices and options night on Tuesday, which presented students with information about the Gateway Programme; the first step for many students getting experience in trades. Students were also given information about what is on offer at the Otago SecondaryTertiary College in Cromwell, which offers national certificates in a variety of trades to senior school students. Got a Trade week celebrates the talents and achievements of Kiwi apprentices making headway in their vocation, and focuses on the future demand expected for skilled workers across all trades and services.
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Students at Mount Aspiring College were ahead of the game at this year’s Got a Trade week, which runs nationally this year from Monday August 22 until tomorrow (Friday August 26). Gateway coordinator at the college, Marcus Bate, said that the college held a trades expo earlier this year, as well as teaming up with the Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation for the Big Construction Tour. Marcus said, “Both of these events were held earlier than Got a Trade week so that students could get some advice and experience from tradies
Around 230 Fulton Hogan staff in Wanaka, Cromwell, Queenstown and Alexandra will continue working on Central Otago’s highway network as part of Aspiring Highways; a partnership led by Fulton Hogan Ltd, which has been awarded a new maintenance contract by the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA). Fulton Hogan, who has maintained the Central Otago highway network for the last five years, has partnered with professional engineering services provider Opus Consultants, Whitestone Contracting Ltd and Base Contracting Ltd. Together they will deliver the new contract, which comes into effect on October 1 and covers 537km of highway, including the route connecting the West Coast from
Haast Pass on State Highway 6 down through to Queenstown. The $65 million, seven-year contract, with up to two further years based on performance, is designed to deliver greater efficiencies in terms of operation and costs, says the Transport Agency’s Southern business unit manager Ian Duncan. “With one contract for maintaining highways in the QueenstownLakes and Central Otago districts, the Transport Agency is expecting savings across the board,” Ian said. Fulton Hogan’s regional manager Paul Bisset said, “We have a proud history of work in the region and a strong focus on delivering good quality outcomes for the network and all road users. For Fulton Hogan this continues our strong connection with the local community and helps us maintain our current presence in the region.”
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Quiz night raises funds for orphanage GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz More than 160 people turned out for the quiz night at Wanaka Presbyterian Church last Monday August 15 which raised more than $6000 for the building of an orphanage in north Bangladesh. Upper Clutha Presbyterian Church (UCPC) is partnering with the Aid Agency International Needs on this project.
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UCPC minister Ian Hyslop said, “this is an ongoing project our church will be supporting to assist in providing accommodation and care for 50 children rescued from child exploitation. The project will also see 400 children in the surrounding community receive schooling, healthcare and food.” Pictured: Linda and Russell Duff, Marilyn Fraser, Herbie Sheat, Graham and Jenni McDougall, and Carrick and Janice Jones at the quiz night.
Spring is in the air! The thought of shedding some extra layers, the sun on your skin, is just too exciting. But what I love most of all, is all the new clothes arriving in our local stores daily. You guessed it, it’s time to go shopping! Bring out your summer wardrobe for review, reinvent old looks with accessories and add new pieces from this season’s trends. When storing away your winter items, consider whether you wore it, or is it time to let go? Off the shoulder is back again. But this time it presents in many different styles, such as a dropped sleeve with a halter neck. Look for the top or dress that best compliments your shoulders. High shine fabrics are a huge favorite and more experimental than ever. Metallic silver is everywhere in clothing and shoes. NZ designers have stunning pieces in their collections. Don’t be put off by its glamour, styled well in muted tones it is a fun casual look. Flats are back. Easy and comfortable to wear, they are a firm favourite. Dress down your most loved outfit with casual flats. Look for fun patterns such as leopard or embellishments like studs. Pointed is best for a sexy, cheeky look.
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VIEWPOINT Watersports Facility Dear everyone who opposes the Wanaka Watersports Facility I can - just - remember all the grownups getting into a terrible tizz because whatever passed for a community board way back in the fifties had instructed Tom Faulks to come with his bulldozer and root out every single willow tree along the beach from Stoney Creek to the township. They were raggy and, I suppose, unhealthy and were replaced with the better class of willow under which we shade ourselves today. Just as the locals and visitors, young and old, who will gather to make use of the new facility in order to enjoy their sport and extend their skills will take pleasure in the new trees planted there while not bemoaning the loss of the existing ones. But I forgot…they won’t if you have your way…because you don’t want anyone gathering there at all.
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Those willows, and the pines and eucalypts in that corner, were planted in a small scenic village which serviced the surrounding farms and a yearly influx of summer visitors. In the years since their planting that village has exploded into a rapidly expanding town with a national and international reputation for outdoor pursuits. The lake has become a sports venue as well as a recreational one. In 1956 the resident population of Wanaka was 326, the district school roll was 79. Now the population of Wanaka is approaching 8,000 and the combined rolls of the three Wanaka schools total 1,650. I don’t know what the summer and winter visitor numbers are. Lots. Essentially you are saying that the swimmers, rowers, kayakers, boardsailors and those disabled people who are unable to enjoy the water without special facilities, now and in the future, living in and visiting Wanaka may not enjoy a greater level of participation, safety, convenience and amenity for their use of the lake because the building which would provide this will sit on the lakefront? Yes? This, even though it is in an area designated ‘recreational reserve’ and which is already quite severely compromised by human intervention and nearby residential backdrop. Even though it is in the only part of the lake effectively closed to motorised craft. Even though it is in the only area designated for this purpose in the Lakefront Reserves Management Plan. Even though the building will occupy a minute part of the widest section of the recreation reserve. You do realise that if the Commissioners’ decision is overturned this site will be unavailable for all time? But of course that is exactly what you want! You have said so often that you are not objecting to the facility at all, just that you don’t want it THERE. Sadly, as the Commissioners pointed out, any other suitable area in the bay is also classed ONL and is subject to the very same objections you have raised for this site. Now over a hundred thousand dollars will have to be raised to begin this process all over again and it will be at least two years before any building can be ready to use. What a waste of money. What a waste of time. The hot air has been very thoroughly blown away. There is no more talk of cafes along the beach, of two storied wedding venues, of every tree in sight being felled and all the other porkies trotted out to persuade you to oppose the whole idea. Nope. You just don’t want it. And the reason you don’t want it is because it has to be beside the lake. That this particular building could not sensibly be anywhere else troubles you not at all. Not By The Lake! And NIMBY! My goodness yes, and NIMBY. Well that’s all from me. I just wanted you to be absolutely certain that in choosing to support an appeal against the establishment of a facility so badly needed in this town you know exactly what it is you are supporting and what the long term consequences will be. Prue Wallis
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Jane I think the point is being missed here. From my understanding they are not appealing against the facilities as such, they are suggesting that there could be a more suitable place for it elsewhere. And surely that is reasonable? Hayley There has been strong opposition to all other suitable locations and this is the final option. Mary-Louise Roulston There have been quite a few proposed sites over the last few years and every time it has been opposed. This site is the most practical as it has direct lake access. Lindsey Not sure where else it would go. This does seem like a good option. It’s accessible and close to town and in an area that is already busy. I am sure that any location would have its objectors. So that’s just how it rolls. It’s good that we have people that question things but in this case I am not sure what the alternative would be. Sonia Exactly as Jane said above. There’s not one person appealing who thinks it shouldn’t happen, just saying it should not be on the reserve lake front. Everyone in town wants this to happen. Let’s all start listening to one another instead of passing on rubbish whispers, it’s the worst Chinese whispers going on. It will happen. Wanaka wants this water sport facility. Tracey This is something that Wanaka needs! And it has been designed to fit within the landscape of the land! Who would have thought that a town that one of its main features is a glorious lake for all to enjoy would have issues with a facility to enhance this amazing lake we have right at our doorsteps!! Megan It will be a great asset to our kids and our community, opening more opportunities to be involved in water sports. Great central and safe location. understand the opposition. Most days in summer our view of the lake is blocked by a bank of cars and camper vans parked along the lakefront anyway. James Hemi Are they the same people cheering our rowing and K1 teams at the Olympics?
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Details of the resource consent application and submission forms are available in the offices at Queenstown Lakes District Council, 10 Gorge Road, Queenstown; 74 Shotover Street, Queenstown; 33-35 Reece Crescent, Wanaka; and 47 Ardmore Street, Wanaka during normal office hours (8.00am to 5.00pm). You can also download these on our website: http://www.qldc.govt.nz/ planning/resource-consents/notified-resource-consents-and-hearings/
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• Temporary Activities (Chapter 35) • Noise (Chapter 36) For detailed information on these hearings please see our website: http://www.qldc.govt.nz/planning/district-plan/proposed-district-plan/ Hearing of Submissions on an Application for a Right of Way Easement (Skyline Enterprises Limited) – Council Chambers, 10 Gorge Road, Queenstown. Thursday 1 September 2016 at 10.00am.
Resource Consent Commissioner Appointment Subcommittee – Council Chambers, 10 Gorge Road, Queenstown. Tuesday 13 September 2016 at 8.30am. Wanaka Community Board – Albert Town Tavern, 20 Alison Avenue, Albert Town. Wednesday 14 September 2016 at 10.00am. Resource Consent Hearing (C&J Paddon) – Queenstown Lakes District Council’s Boardroom, 74 Shotover Street, Queenstown. Thursday 15 September 2016 at 11.00am. Resource Consent Hearing (Bayswater Trust) – Heritage Hotel (Pounamu Room), 91 Fernhill Road, Queenstown. Friday 19 September 2016 at 10.00am. Property Subcommittee – Council Chambers, 10 Gorge Road, Queenstown. Friday 23 Septembert 2016 at 1.00pm.
You may make a submission by sending a written or electronic submission to Queenstown Lakes District Council (details below). The submission should be in the format of Form 13. Copies of this form are available on the website http://www.qldc.govt.nz/planning/resource-consents/
Resource Consent Commissioner Appointment Subcommittee – Council Chambers, 10 Gorge Road, Queenstown. Friday 23 September 2016 at the conclusion of the Property Subcommittee meeting.
Address for Service for Consent Authority: Email: rcsubmission@qldc.govt.nz Phone: 03 441 0499 Website: www.qldc.govt.nz
Resource Consent Hearing (Kawarau Jet Services Holdings Ltd) – Crowne Plaza Hotel (Level 3), Queenstown. Tuesday 27 September 2016 at 10.00am. Queenstown Lakes District Council – Council Chambers, 10 Gorge Road, Queenstown. Thursday 29 September 2016 at 1.00pm.
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These meetings are open to the public with the exception of the Property Subcommittee, which will be held with the public excluded, pursuant to Section 7(2)(i) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987; the Resource Consent Commissioner Appointment Subcommittee which will be held with the public excluded, pursuant to Section 7(2)(a) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987; and the Audit & Risk Committee which will be held with the public excluded, pursuant to Sections 7(2)(b)(ii) and 7(2)(h) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987.
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Snow Farm goes to the dogs DANIELLE BUTLER newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz Around 120 sled dogs will bound through the snow, all competing for the title of Wanaka Sled Dog Festival champion, this weekend. Some of the fastest dog-sled teams in the country will take to Snow Farm’s trails from 7am tomorrow (August 26) to Sunday August 28. The festival, hosted by Southern Regions Sled Dog Club (SRSDC), has attracted 36 participants, or ‘mushers’ from across the North and South Islands, even attracting two competitors from Australia who want
to experience mushing on the snow of the Cardrona Valley. SRSDC secretary, Sarah Campbell, said, “It is an amazing experience being out on the trails with our dogs. They are truly remarkable animals who just love what they are doing. Come prepared for lots of noise and excitement at the start line.” Typically racing is done on dry land in forests with wheeled rigs and scooters, so the event is the only opportunity for entrants in New Zealand to get out on the snow with their sleds and skis. Pictured: Kim Findlay sled racing in a previous competition.
SPORT RESULTS Please send sports results to sports@thewanakasun.co.nz in the following format by Monday noon of each week for inclusion. Wanaka Stadium Bowls W/e 21 August Monday evening Edgewater Trophy 1 R Muir N Turner N Robertson 2 B Osborne D Hope I Urquhart 3 K Suckling M Young P Hope Tuesday morning 2x4x2 Pairs 1 K Suckling C Kiewiet 2 B Macandrew & P Knowles 3 B McMillan & K Mitchell Tuesday afternoon 2x4x2Pairs G Cameron & M Hardy 2 J Maddison & D Patterson 3 D Urquhart & M Wilson Tuesday evening Trades 1 R Bruce B Osborne S Nyhof 2 M Prince M Gould J Oakes 3 L Hughes D Minson G McMillan Wednesday afternoon Triples 1 M McElrea J Smith G Campbell 2 D Studholme L Pannett N Mayen 3 M Morrish M Young J Allen Wednesday evening Trades 1 Trailenders 2 Have a Shot 3 Shot Bowls Friday Progressive Skips1 S Culverwell
2 J Barton 3 G Russell 3rds 1 B Kane 2 J Rich 3 S Landsborough Leads 1 B Thorburn 2 Doug Watson 3 S Morris Saturday Studholme Memorial Mt Albert beat Meadowstone Hawea beat Beacon Point West Meadows beat The Village Pembroke beat Scurr Heights Final next Saturday Mt Albert v Hawea Beacon Point v Meadowstone Rippon/W Meadows v Pembroke Village v Scurr Heights Lake Hawea Golf Bisque Par Men 1st Lyn Stuart +12 2nd Scott Read +5 3rd Ian Brown +2 4th Gerard Haggart +2 5th Rick Johnston +2 Ladies 1st Kelly McKenzie -1 on C/b 2nd Bronnie Stevenson -1 Closest to Pin No 1, Dougal Rowley Closest to Pin No 5, S Burt (Made sure nobody else could by hiding marker) Ladies No.5 Bronnie Stevenson 2’s R.Sullivan No 5 Birdies / Net Eagles Hole No. 12 JACKPOTS
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Snowboarders contest banked slalom STAFF REPORTER sports@thewanakasun.co.nz The inaugural Billabong Banked Slalom event was held at Cardrona Alpine Resort on August 20, with competitors aged nine to 56 taking part. More than 130 snowboarders from New Zealand, Australia, Sweden, Austria, Korea and the USA competed for the $5000 prizepool in men’s and women’s under-18, open and masters categories. Queenstown’s Deni Bevin clocked the fastest time of the day with 48.351, coming first in the men’s masters category. Nick Kendrick (Qtn) was placed second and Wanaka’s Aaron Jamieson was placed third. Wanaka’s Alex Brady topped the women’s masters podium with a time of 60.625,
followed by Hanka Vojtechoska (Qtn) and Lake Hawea’s Kirsty Smith in third place. Local men Stef Zeestraten, Tim Herbert and Richie Johnston filled out the open men’s podium placing first, second and third respectively. While Adele Walker from Nelson was placed first in the open women’s race followed by locals Barbora Bobulova and 16-year-old Ellie Saulter. The youngest competitor of the day was Siddhaitha Ullah from California, USA, with a fastest run of 60.83 in the under-18 male category. The race was won by 14-year-old Lachie Blackmore (Ack) in 50.818. Wanaka’s Rory Johns and Fletcher Craig, both 15, were placed second and third respectively. Wanaka’s Makayl Kellogg, 14, was placed first in the women’s category with a time of 59.572.
The junior inter-fields ski races rounded off a clear and occasionally snowy weekend at Cardrona on Sunday (August 21). The introductory alpine ski racing series, run by Wanaka Ski and Snowboard Club, saw Isabel Watterson and Harry Seeto top the under-8 category, with times of 1:33.90 and 1:29.42 respectively. Mathilda Watterson and Ali Packer achieved times of 1:24.70 and 1:27.04 respectively, putting them top of the
under-10 category, while Mikayla Smyth’s time of 1:16.08 put her top of the under-12 female category. Sammie Packer came top of the under-12 male category with the fastest time of the day, 1:12.17. Sui Brooking and Romeo Giudici rose to the top of the under-14 category with times of 1:22.31 and 1:15.32, while Kate Richards and Shunnosuke Takada came top of the under-16 category with times of 1:13.95 and 1:12.65. Pictured: Number four Dongheon Woo competing in the under-12 male category.
Top team performance
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STAFF REPORTER sports@thewanakasun.co.nz Wanaka’s Sammy Burke was the sole Otago representative on the New Zealand junior cross country team to compete at the 2016 Australian Cross Country Champs in Canberra on August 20. Ten South Island athletes were on the team of 12 boys and 12 girls and three coaches travelled to the competition, Wanaka’s Val Burke and two North Island coaches. Sammy sprinted into sixth place over the 4km Stromlo Forest Park course,
putting her into the top NZ relay team. Sammy, along with Hannah O’Connor (New Plymouth), Bridie Edwards (Nelson), Ari Graham (Christchurch) and Tessa Webb (Feilding) contested the 16 to 18 year relay division, winning their category, and beating the under-20 girls as well as the 14 to 15 year olds. It was the best result New Zealand has had in the female division. Sammy will now prepare for the National Secondary Schools Athletics Champs in Auckland in December.
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Otago primary school champions STAFF REPORTER sports@thewanakasun.co.nz The Wanaka Primary School Year 6 netball team scored 92 goals on the way to winning the Otago Primary Schools Tournament in Dunedin at the Edgar Centre earlier this week.
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They played and won seven games, with scores in the pool games of 18-0, 10-4, 18-0, 13-1, 14-1 and 11-0. They won the final 8-4. Coached by Tracy Scott, the team, pictured, is Annalise Millar, Millie Scott, Isabella Soper, Emilie Nicholson, Sara Jewell, Pyper Arnold, Amelia Young, Estelle Gellatly, Georgie Gillespie and Eva Humphreys.
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Netball season draws to a close STAFF REPORTER sports@thewanakasun.co.nz Netball Upper Clutha's 2016 season is winding up with their under-14, under-15, Year 7 and Year 8 representative teams competing in tournaments throughout Otago and Southland. The under-15 team participated in three tournaments and won all but one of their games at the Central Southland tournament. In Invercargill they played Invercargill A for first place. The score was level at full time, but they went down by just 13 to 11 in extra time. The under-14 team did not
enjoy a lot of success but did play some awesome netball. The Year 8 team enjoyed the most success. They were placed second overall at the Eastern Southland Tournament and third at the Central Otago Tournament in Alexandra. On Saturday August 20 they competed in a tournament at the Edgar Centre, Dunedin, placing second. The Year 7 team had mixed results, placing fourth at the Eastern Southland Tournament and third in the tournament in Alexandra. The season finishes tomorrow, Friday August 26 with the prize giving at Wanaka Golf Club at 6.30pm.
Ben Richards best of Kiwis STAFF REPORTER sports@thewanakasun.co.nz Steep terrain and variable snow conditions meant that almost half the 115 competitors failed to complete the technical course on the first of two days of FIS (International Ski Federation) slalom races run by Wanaka Ski and Snowsports Club at Treble Cone. The 54 gate course incorporated steep pitches and tight turns which would get the better of 31 of the 75 male competitors and 21 of the 40 female racers on their
first run. Ben Richards (Cardrona Alpine Ski Team) was the top placed New Zealand racer, finishing 18th overall in a time of 1:42.75s. He was second fastest in the under-18 category, behind Canada’s Dawson Hill. Ben started the race from bib 44 and is experiencing his first FIS level races this season. “I was happy to be in the top 30 after the first run,” Ben said. “My goal was to keep to within a six second difference of the leader on the second run.”
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GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz The 2016 Freeride Junior Tour Champion, Wanaka’s Craig Murray, took out the top spot in the two-star North Face Frontier competition on Monday, scoring 94.67 in a fast and fluid run and impressing the judges. Head judge Dion Newport said, “Craig put together an impressive performance and it showed he’s hungry to break through to the Freeride World Tour. The standard of this competition just gets higher and higher every year.” The North Face Frontier, formerly known as The North Face Freeski Open of NZ, has acted as a
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