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Survivor says “spot the signs and save a life” DANIELLE BUTLER newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz persistent wife, skilful medical staff, miraculous equipment and a lot of luck are the reasons Carl Rodger is alive today following the “wake up call” of making it through a cardiac arrest outside of hospital; an ordeal that only three out of ten New Zealanders survive. On Sunday July 17, a date that neither truck driver Carl or his wife Glenda will ever forget, Carl returned to his Luggate home from an afternoon at Wanaka Gun Club, complaining of indigestion. “I felt a bit funny with chest pressure. I was telling Glenda that it was indigestion, although I knew it probably wasn’t. I had had the odd warning over the past year; a bit of chest pain, muscle fatigue, but it was on and off. It has always gone away, but this time it didn’t. It got worse. My chest and elbows were achy and I had neck and back pains too,” Carl said. When Carl told Glenda that his arms felt strange,
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she knew it was much more serious than indigestion and called the after hours doctor. “He argued. He said, ‘don’t be bloody stupid, it is indigestion, I don’t need an ambulance.’ By then he wasn’t looking well. It was surreal. It didn’t look like what you would think a heart attack would be. It looked like indigestion. We argued about me ringing the doctor, but I should have just called and I would do that now,” Glenda said. St John ambulance officer Andy Vause, who treated Carl alongside volunteer first responder Jo Cooper, said that a heart attack in real life can not always look how you would expect. The Heart Foundation’s recent campaign ‘What does a heart attack look like?’ is trying to raise awareness of this. Continues page 2
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Gymnasts celebrate success FULL STORY PAGE 16 Aspiring Gymsports Club had a strong competition at the Southland Gymnastics Championships with nearly all the gymnasts coming away with placings. Pictured: Senior girls standing on beam from back Zelda Boyd, Sophie Stalker and Isabella Soper. Sitting, Kate Harry, Annie Wells, Ava Fussell, Sophie Emmerson, Rhys Hanley, standing on floor nearest beam, Aimee Harrold, Annalise Millar, Jamie Kerr, Jasmine Simonsohn and Amelia Young. Boys from back to front Oisin Corbett, Hunter Cranfield and Thomas Mitchell. PHOTO: REBECCA EMMERSON PHOTOGRAPHY
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Heart stopping moment New homes per capita doubles Continued from page 1... “Sometimes when someone has a heart attack, they don’t have the obvious pain. They just get a discomfort or a niggly feeling. Other things to look out for are nausea, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath. If you are getting any of those heart attack symptoms don’t ignore them, call an ambulance,” Andy said. Andy and Jo were contacted by the out-of-hours team and on-call doctor, arriving at Carl’s house to find that his heart had stopped, only to get it beating again with CPR and successful defibrillation. Within a few moments, Carl was conscious and speaking again, at which point another ambulance crew, Luggate’s fire crew and an on-call doctor were all in attendance trying to help. “I remember saying to Glenda at one point that we weren’t out of the woods just yet, and sure enough Carl’s heart stopped beating a second time. Within a minute we defibrillated again and got his heart back into a rhythm. We could see very clearly that he was having a heart attack that caused his heart to stop.” Andy said. Carl has so far been the most serious patient that volunteer Jo, who works full time at Mitre 10, trying to do one 12-hour voluntary shift each week for St John, has attended. “There are a lot of us at the station who are volunteers who put in our own time to go on courses, and learn from paramedics like Andy about
what to do and I think that is really important.” Jo said. Andy said, “Carl was lucky that his persisting wife basically saved his life. Typically in this country it is the men who don’t seek help when they probably should, and here in Wanaka unfortunately we get a few people who will wait until the medical centre opens in the morning before they go there. Don’t feel like you have got to not say anything; speak up, pick up the phone and dial 111. We would rather go to someone’s house and find out that they are not having a heart attack than for them to not call and then find out that they have had a heart attack. Something like a heart attack is really time critical.” Carl, who is on automatic stand down from work for three months, added, “If you have got an inkling that there’s something wrong, don’t be all tough about it. Get to see someone quick.” Carl and Glenda would like to thank Andy, Jo, St John, Luggate Fire Brigade, Wanaka Medical Centre and on-call doctor Keith Green for their parts in saving Carl’s life and nursing him back to health. Glenda said, “St John are pretty amazing. To have drugs like this and the helicopter and the defibrillator available is the difference between living and dying. Without any of that life would be a lot different today.” Pictured: St John first responder Jo Cooper and ambulance officer Andy Vause with Carl and Glenda Rodger.
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GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz The Queenstown Lakes District Council is seeking tenders for the construction works for the upgrade and installation of a reused pontoon as a new Wanaka jetty at the western end of the existing boat ramp in Roys Bay. The new jetty is currently in storage at Three Parks and the work
Statistics New Zealand has reported the number of new homes consented per capita has doubled over the past five years. Six new homes were consented for every thousand people living in New Zealand over the year to June 2016. Although the number has been increasing since June 2011 when only three new homes were consented for every thousand residents, this is only half the level seen at the peak of the 1970s building boom. The highest number on record was in the June 1974 year, when 13 new homes were consented for every thousand residents (compared with an
average of nine for the decade). In 2016, the regions that consented the most new homes per thousand residents were Canterbury (11), Bay of Plenty and Waikato (eight), Tasman and Otago (seven), and Northland and Auckland (six). Auckland’s number is in line with the national average while Canterbury has the highest level of homes consented per capita due to the ongoing earthquake recovery. New Zealand’s population has grown 508,000 over the past ten years while the private dwelling stock has grown an estimated 178,000. On June 30, 2016, almost 4.7 million people were living in New Zealand, and there was a total of 1.8 million private dwellings.
Civil Aviation investigation complete GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz The Civil Aviation investigation into the Robinson R44 helicopter that crashed when returning from a training flight on February 19, 2015 in which pilot Stephen Combe and student James Gardner were killed has been completed. The investigation has found the helicopter broke up in mid-air when one of the main rotor blades struck the cabin, which was caused by a phenomenon known as mast bumping. This is when the inner part of a main rotor blade or the rotor hub contacts the main rotor drive shaft. The Transport Accident Investigation Commission could not conclusively determine what caused the mast bumping event. “We found that it was unlikely to have been a low main rotor RPM event and could find no mechanical defect or failure that could have
contributed to the accident.” The investigators could not conclude who was flying the helicopter at the time of the accident and they said the weather was generally calm and suitable for the training flight on the day of the accident. The Commission has made recommendations to the New Zealand Civil Aviation Authority to promote the need for cockpit video recorders to capture data in the cockpits of certain classes of helicopter. The investigation has highlighted the need for helicopter pilots to be fully aware that a condition of low-G (feeling of lightness or weightlessness) can result in a rapid right roll, mast bumping, and in-flight break-up before even the most experienced pilot can react and recover the situation. It has highlighted the need for pilots to fly in a manner that avoids low-G conditions rather than allow them to develop and then expect that they can recover from them.
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Easter Sunday trading supported by candidates GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz The Shop Trading Hours Amendment Bill has passed its third reading in Parliament last week and is now awaiting Royal Assent. The Bill enables local councils to decide whether shops in their district can trade on Easter Sunday and has been applauded by Waitaki MP Jacqui Dean. “The decision to give councils power to decide if shops can open on Easter Sunday is a huge advance for tourist towns like Wanaka. It will put an end to the years of debate and uncertainty over this issue,” Jacqui said. “I am thrilled for the people of Wanaka that we have finally achieved this result. I believe local retailers deserve a lot of the credit for the decision, continuing to bring the issue to the forefront over many long years,” Jacqui said. It will now be up to the new incoming council and Wanaka Community Board to vote on whether to let Easter Sunday trading go ahead in Wanaka. Ed Taylor, who is running for the Wanaka Community Board, said, “I have long been an advocate of allowing local businesses to have the choice to
trade across Easter if they wish. These days most visitors expect tourist towns to be open and at least this change will go some way to correcting the anomaly which has existed between Wanaka and Queenstown for too long now. It is a shame the government didn’t have the political will to include Good Friday but that will no doubt be a discussion for future years.” Quentin Smith, who is running for both council and the Wanaka Community Board said, “What I am most pleased about is that the government has empowered local communities like Wanaka to make their own decisions on this sort of issue rather than from Wellington. I think it has been pretty clear for a number of years that closing shops in Wanaka over our peak occupancy period like Warbirds Over Wanaka didn’t make sense. I would support allowing Easter Trading in Wanaka while respecting individuals’ rights to uphold religious holidays if that is their belief." The remainder of the candidates contacted by the Wanaka Sun were all in agreeance that the law change was a good decision for Wanaka and said they would be voting to allow retailers to open on one of the busiest holiday days of the year, while respecting individuals’ rights to observe Easter Sunday.
Funding information evening GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz Funding applications can be daunting for schools, charities, sporting clubs and community groups. The Lion Foundation (TLF) is running a community funding forum in Wanaka tonight (Thursday September 1) and hopes to help these groups access funding available in the local area. TLF head of partnerships Marcus Reynolds said, “the application process can be daunting for some, especially people new to fundraising, and we think it’s important to help those groups through the process. At the end of the day The Lion Foundation takes the view that the funds
belong to the community, it is simply our job to return that money in the most effective and efficient way possible.” Marcus said everyone will benefit from coming along, even groups who may not yet be incorporated or charitable. “We provide tips on how the model works, what can and can’t be funded, plus we will provide some useful information on how to become eligible for Gaming funding,” Marcus said. The foundation has been running these forums across New Zealand for the last two years with positive feedback. The forum will be held at the Bullock Bar at 6.30pm.
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Rebranded Chamber launches business awards GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz The long-awaited rebrand for the Wanaka Chamber of Commerce is complete, with the Chamber now known as Ignite Wanaka: Driven by the Chamber of Commerce. The rebrand is a result of several months’ work by the Ignite Wanaka board, which undertook a strategic review over the past 12 months. As part of the review, one of the goals was to initiate business excellence awards. Ignite Wanaka chair Alistair King said, “Wanaka has hundreds of businesses from all sectors achieving incredible things in their field. We want to recognise Wanaka’s most outstanding businesses and individuals at the awards gala dinner. It is exciting to be able to launch the business awards at the same time as revealing our new logo and brand identity.” Founder of governance initiatives Appoint Better Boards and Stimulus,
Simon Telfer, pictured, heads the independent judging panel. He is joined by Anne Urlwin, a business consultant and current director of Chorus Ltd, Steel & Tube Holdings Ltd, Naylor Love and Summerset Holdings Group Ltd; Seaworks founder and a past winner of Ernst & Young's New Zealand Entrepreneur of the Year Bill Day; and Tarras-based director and lawyer Giselle McLachlan who is the general manager of commercial and agri-business law firm Tavendale + Partners. “We are looking for five key things from entrants: We want to know about businesses and individuals who excel in their sector or industry, we want organisations that are growing or performing really well, we want to see a great culture and relationships with their employees, evidence of innovation and a commitment to the Wanaka community and its environment,” Simon said. Entries close on September 21, with finalists announced on September 30.
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In photography we often hear the expression “less is more” and this couldn’t be more apt than when appreciating minimalism photography. Minimalism is defined as a style or technique that is characterised by extreme sparseness and simplicity. When executed well, minimalist photography can be a dramatic way to capture an image which has great impact. Many photographers love using a minimal number of components and are drawn to the concept of the use of simple lines, shape, geometric patterns, strong shadows, bold or contrasting colours, texture and lone subjects to produce stunning photos. The paramount consideration in minimalist photography is to keep the image simple by employing techniques to enhance the impact of the work. Pick a striking and engaging subject that will catch the viewer’s eye and be the strongest element of the photo. Strong composition is key to enhancing the impact of our picture. The use of negative space is an integral part of minimalist photography. A well-placed subject doesn’t have to be large to make a big impact. Consider the structure of the subject and its space within the frame. Strong composition can also be achieved by the use of strong leading lines and geometric shapes. Strong horizontal or vertical lines create a strong composition as they give a solid structure to the picture. Focus on the subject and select a depth of field that makes it stand out from the rest of the scene. Use colour to produce an eye-catching, but simple shot. Many pictures work well based around a single colour, including the subject and the background.
If this is not easy to find, look out for other colours that compliment each other, or a combination of contrasting colours. Use light to enhance texture, to bring out the contrast and capture the image so the viewer can almost “feel” what they are seeing. A minimalist approach to photography can be applied to nature as well as in an urban environment. So let’s get out there and, remembering the two key words, simple and dramatic, open ourselves up to a different way of seeing things with our camera. This is what Geoff Perry did with his image “M is for…” Geoff was in Auckland when he saw the McDonalds sign and could see the light was changing rapidly with rain clouds closing in giving a dramatic backdrop. Realising he had little time, Geoff jumped out of his car, and with the sun shining over his shoulder onto the sign, he took a series of shots. He took the picture using an Olympus E-M1 camera fitted with a 12-40mm f22.8 lens set with an aperture of f.6.3, shutter speed of 1/400 second and an ISO of 200. In post-production he used Adobe LightRoom to lift the highlights and darken the shadows. He added a touch of clarity and slightly increased the sharpness. Geoff’s photo was appreciated by the judge of the club’s monthly competition who awarded the image a worthy Merit. Wanaka Camera Club is dedicated to helping improve the skills of anyone interested in photography. We welcome anyone to join us irrespective of photographic ability. If you know nothing about photography we will teach you. Come along and see what we can do for you. Our next meeting is Monday September 12, 7pm at the St John Rooms, Link Way. Our speaker is Jude Frazer who will talk about travelling with a photo tour group.
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GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz There have been some teething problems encountered at the weather station installed on the Pisa Range to study seasonal snow cover in the Southern Alps. The research project is being carried out by Todd Redpath, a University of Otago postgraduate PhD student. The weather station was installed in May and Todd is also using a drone to collect aerial data. Due to power issues at the station, there is a data gap from June 12 to 27. “This isn’t a huge deal for me because there was virtually no snow during this period. It has been a bit of a frustrating winter for us in some ways, but ultimately from a scientific point of view it is fairly interesting to be measuring what might be described by some as a “bad” snow year, it certainly wasn’t an ideal start for skiers,” Todd said. The weather station sits at about 1500m above sea level on a westfacing slope. The initial data has shown the average temperature has been around minus 1.47 degrees Celsius, with a maximum temperature of 7 degrees Celsius on June 7. The minimum temperature was minus
12.4 degrees Celsius on August 6, during cold and stable conditions. “Most of the snow that fell in late May/early June was gone by midJune. The snowpack didn’t really start to rebuild until mid-July, when a series of moderate snowfalls slowly built the snowpack up again into early August,” Todd said. Maximum snow-depth has been about 30cm to 35cm, though exposure to the wind means that fresh snow is very quickly re-distributed, causing fairly deep drifts in sheltered gullies of around 1.2m to 1.5m. There have been fewer really strong winds following snowfall events since early August resulting in an average snow depth at the weather station of around 28cm for most of August and average wind speed of 13.4kph with a maximum sustained wind of 50.7kph on July 23. “Once we have the drone data finalised, we will be able to build a really nice picture of how the snow is varying over small spatial scales (short distances). With the weather station record this will help us better understand the role of wind, as well as solar radiation, in influencing that distribution,” Todd said. The weather station will remain in place as long as seasonal snow remains on the ground.
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crashes at night, and the struts will mean that they can now secure a crashed vehicle, making it easier for firefighters and paramedics to get to trapped victims. Warbirds Over Wanaka general manager Ed Taylor said, “these three local fire brigades have been involved with the event stretching back to the early days of the airshow, and while we do pay a fee for the fire trucks to be on hand, the volunteers still give up their Easter break to be there. It is great that this year’s airshow returned enough of a surplus to allow us to make this donation which will hopefully make the jobs of these volunteers just that little bit safer.” Pictured: Warbirds Over Wanaka General Manager Ed Taylor and Wanaka Fire Chief Ian Galloway with the new struts and a set of the emergency lights.
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Wanaka 84a Aubrey Road This private and established home is in a quality location close to the lake and walking tracks with Bremner Bay just a stones throw away. There could be no better spot to spend your retirement. Boasting dual street access this 1,041m2 section has room to park the campervan and boat and features a lovely sheltered garden to relax and unwind. The quality timber home has two large bedrooms both with ensuites and generous living areas all opening to the established back yard. If the kids have all left and you are considering downsizing you must inspect this ultra convenient home. Instructions have been made clear to sell at Auction on Friday 30 September 2016 at 3:00pm (unless sold prior).
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Wanaka 5 Oakwood Place Originally part of the Wanaka Station, property in Oakwood Place is sought after and tightly held. Sheltered and tucked away off this quiet cul de sac and set on 1229m2, sits this classic Oamaru stone home, one of the first to be built in this now very established part of Wanaka. Timeless Rimu features set the tone inside with 2 living areas and 4 large bedrooms, there is ample space for all the family. The living is easy here with low maintenance gardens, masses of off street parking plus 3 car garaging and boat port, there will be time to enjoy all the toys you can store. After 21 years it is time for the current owners to down size creating an opportunity not to be missed. Call today to find out more.
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Affordable Lake Views This Kings Drive cracker offers a great entry level property with lake views, in a position oh so close to Wanaka’s three schools, and a hop skip and a jump through Lismore Park to town. The upstairs is dominated by the open plan living and the master bedroom wing, with a further two great sized bedrooms and garaging below.
Auction 3pm, Friday 30th September (unless sold prior) Ray White Office, 1 Helwick Street (upstairs) View Wednesday 2.30pm & Saturday 1.30pm www.rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21444 rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21444 Louise Walker-Hughes 0274 322 474 louise.wh@raywhite.com
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3 A 2 F 2 I 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.
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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!
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2567 sqm P Field of Dreams At over 2500 sqm you could comfortably fit a baseball diamond on this titled beauty, a section that boasts that perfect balance of not too big, but definitely not too small. Build that spacious home taking in those wonderful mountain views, all with the Clutha River and its surrounding tracks only a few hundred metres away. Auction 3pm, Friday 30 September 2016 (unless sold prior) Ray White Office, 1 Helwick Street, Wanaka View By Appointment www.rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21451 rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21451 Duncan and Kelly Good 0274 488 321 duncan.kelly@raywhite.com LICENSED (REAA 2008)
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Toast to Lowburn Ferry STAFF REPORTER editor@thewanakasun.co.nz Cromwell winegrowers Roger and Jean Gibson are raising their glasses to the ‘outstanding’ status achieved by their pinot noir 2014 in an in-depth tasting in the UK. In a tasting of more than 170 New Zealand pinot noirs in the September 2016 issue of high profile magazine, Decanter, Lowburn Ferry’s Home Block pinot noir 2014 achieved 96 out of 100 possible points. Three prominent UK industry wine judges carried out the tasting, in which New Zealand was described as “the best pinot-producing country outside of France.” Member of the panel, Master of Wine Phillip Tuck, said, “A mightily
impressive and complex pinot in an admirably understated, fresh and cool-climate style; generous without being rich, and stylish without being showy.” Lowburn Ferry is no stranger to awards, after its Home Block Pinot Noir 2013 won number one New Zealand wine in food and wine magazine Cuisine last year. Roger, pictured with Jean, said, “It is fantastic for us to have this exposure for Lowburn Ferry and for Central Otago in one of our growing key markets, the UK. For a little vineyard I feel we are punching above our weight; we have only planted 3.5ha of our 40ha in the Lowburn Valley. It makes sense to think about planting more now to increase the production to meet growing demands.”
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After serving the district in a variety of roles over the last 12 years including the last six years as deputy mayor, Lyal Cocks is running for mayor in the upcoming local elections. Lyal has lived in the district for the last 18 years and before moving to Wanaka had a successful career in the Navy operating ships, managing careers and being responsible for the allocation of millions of dollars worth of assets. Since then he has owned and operated successful small businesses in the district as well as being a representative on boards and clubs and a commissioner at hearings. “I have interacted with locals from all walks of life, affording me significant insight to their needs, desires and priorities. My life experience has taught me to listen and communicate, to consider and respond, and to act with integrity and responsibility,” Lyal said. The rapid growth and the pressure this has put on local infrastructure are key issues that face the Wanaka community and Lyal said there was many more things to do for Wanaka as mayor. “At a governance level I will ensure the Wanaka Community Board is given the necessary support and encouragement to operate as delegated by council to advance projects and make decisions for the benefit of the Wanaka communities.” “A lot of work has been done assessing our infrastructure to determine where repairs, renewals and new work needs to be done, and this will go
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into the Annual Plan for funding along with new projects and changes in levels of service identified by the community. I will ensure that the council, community board and staff apply this process consistently across the district,” Lyal said. Whilst the district is enjoying a buoyant period of growth, Lyal believes its future needs to be firmly guided, with a collaborative sense of purpose to ensure it develops to its best potential. “I believe I am the most suitable candidate to guide the district. I believe I have got the respect of the council team, and I am the right person to steady the ship after a period of change. Having served this district as an elected official for 12 years, and for the last six as deputy mayor, I have the corporate knowledge and proven experience to provide the leadership to keep the district’s momentum on track.”
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Children impressed by drone demo DANIELLE BUTLER newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz The children of Montessori Children’s House were given a look around the world of drones last week, with a visit from Flightcontroller’s chief pilot Chris Knight. Chris provided a presentation about the growing world of unmanned flight and a drone demonstration, correctly known as a remotely
piloted aircraft. “The children were so interested to see the drone flying around us, and got a good understanding of the pilot’s role in controlling it. They absolutely loved listening to Chris and being allowed to handle the drone,” Anne-Marie Love, managing teacher at the centre, said. “I think we may have some budding pilots and engineers among the children, which is great to see.”
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GoodYarn for mental health DANIELLE BUTLER newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz A mental health awareness programme developed for farmers by WellSouth has won a Mental Health Services Award for its success within the community. The Southern primary health provider was named the joint winner of Best Mental Health Promotion/Mental Illness Prevention in an Auckland award ceremony last week. GoodYarn is the winning programme, developed specifically for farming communities to increase awareness of the signs and symptoms of stress and mental illness, to give people the confidence to talk with someone when they are
concerned, and to know where to get help. After a pilot in 2014, GoodYarn has not only been rolled out throughout Otago and Southland, but also delivered to almost 1800 people in the form of workshops in rural communities throughout the country. WellSouth programme manager Louise Thompson said, “GoodYarn draws upon the stresses of farming and rural life to ensure the concepts used and messages delivered are relevant and engaging for rural professionals, farmers and their families. It is an honour to have the success and the work of the organisations that are delivering GoodYarn in their communities and workplaces acknowledged by our peers.” PHOTO: SUPPLIED
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Help bring Kate back Local woman Steph Combe has set up a Give a Little page to help bring Kate Bariletti back to New Zealand. Kate’s beloved partner, Jan Janata, died on August 3 in North Carolina, USA, after suffering a stroke the week before. “This was completely unexpected and occurred just as they were completing a three month volunteering stint in North Carolina,” Steph said. “Kate and Jan made a huge impact on people's lives here in Wanaka. Together they shared a passion for protecting the town library. Many of you will have been touched by their love of children,” she said. The couple had planned to return to New Zealand after completing
their volunteering in North Carolina. “Sadly their dream has come to a sudden stop and, at this stage, Kate does not know where she will call home in the future. Kate would like to come back to New Zealand and have the opportunity to grieve for Jan with their NZ family and friends who are spread throughout the country,” Steph said. Sensing that a lack of funds would prevent Kate from doing this, Steph set up a Give a Little page to help make the trip back to New Zealand possible. If you would like to donate go to the Give a Little site and search Kate Bariletti. Pictured: Kate and Jan on their wedding day, August 19, 2013, the day the Marriage Amendment Act came into effect.
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Viticultural excellence rewarded Businesses awarded STAFF REPORTER editor@thewanakasun.co.nz Three Central Otago vineyards - Keillor Vineyard, Wooing Tree Vineyard and Mt Maude Vineyard - took home trophies from the Bragato Wine Awards 2016. A 13-strong judging team judged more than 600 entries for this year’s awards. Chair of judges, Ben Glover, said in his speech to the New Zealand Winegrowers Romeo Bragato National Conference that the show was “all about showing off our depth within the industry, what is new, who is doing what.” Mt Maude Vineyard took home the Friedrich Wohnsiedler Trophy Winner and Champion Riesling. Judges noted, “the cleanliness, purity, preciseness and balance of this delicate riesling is something to behold and savour. Dancing like aromas of citrus envelop your senses and once it has seduced you in the most wonderful way the palate quietly finishes you off into a dreamlike state.”
Last year, Mt Maude Vineyard won the Mike Wolter Memorial Trophy Winner and Champion Pinot Noir at the awards. The Mike Wolter Memorial Trophy Winner and Champion Pinot Noir was awarded to Keillor Vineyard. The judges said the pinot noir exhibited poise and grace. “A special vineyard with an intuitive touch to ensure the expression of this site is all you see in the glass,” the judges said. “Simply gorgeous to savour - great work.” Wooing Tree Vineyard took home the Champion Rosé which the judges said was a “bright strawberry and raspberry with a touch of leaf, so not too dramatic, but just enough to provide generosity, fruit strength and length.” Overall Ben said the aromatics - riesling, gewurztraminer and pinot gris - thrived and were a “thrill to taste”, while rose was “bright, electric and just right leading into our summer”, and “the rewarded pinot noir’s showed some great love and harmony, and plenty of diversity of fruit expression through subtle fermentation techniques.”
Electric cars can bring “world peace” The Wanaka Electric Car club is celebrating International Drive Electric Week with an event at Cinema Paradiso on September 14. The week-long celebration from September 10 to 18 is hosted by the Better NZ Trust and aims to heighten awareness of today's widespread availability of plug-in vehicles. WECC events coordinator Morgan Knoesen said the week will highlight the benefits of allelectric and plug-in hybrid-electric cars and vehicles.
“Electric cars are cleaner, faster, cheaper, better, they cost less, there is no servicing and are available now. We intend to revolutionise how we get around Wanaka and get rid of the petrol and diesel cars,” Morgan said. The club has been meeting since December last year and at the moment there are five electric cars, three hybrid cars and 13 active members. “The parallels that we are drawing in our presentations are that electric cars can effectively bring world peace,” Morgan said.
for excellence STAFF REPORTER editor@thewanakasun.co.nz Two businesses have gone from strength-to-strength since setting up in the town four years ago, and are now both in line for national awards. Wanaka accounting firm Ashton Wheelans and bookkeeping company Mighty Efficient scooped Xero partner of the year awards in accounting and bookkeeping respectively for the Southern region, and will now compete for the national titles, to be announced in Brisbane in September. To win, both businesses had to demonstrate innovation in client services to improve business performance and each one fought off competition from dozens of Otago and Southland accounting and bookkeeping businesses. Wanaka women Anja O’Connor and Bronwyn McCarthy have grown Mighty Efficient since it was established in 2012, earning it Xero Gold Partner status, and chartered accountant and Ashton Wheelans’ partner Nigel Perkins has grown its Wanaka office since setting it up, also in 2012. Nigel’s client base is now 600,
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with Ashton Wheelans the only Platinum Xero partner in Wanaka. Nigel, pictured, said, “We are delighted to receive this award. It recognises that we are a proactive firm that embraces technology and promotes innovation with our clients. We believe in supporting our clients closely and helping them achieve their business goals.”
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Making council smarter Science project studies moths GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz John Mann is one of the five people standing for mayor in the upcoming October election and has a long term vision that he says will remedy the constant necessity for short-term fixes. He has an extensive career in hotels, events and marketing. John and his wife Ann ran Eichardt’s Tavern for many years and from there ran the national Snow Shows that toured all major New Zealand cities. He also organised Queenstown’s downtown New Year’s Eve Celebrations and other winter festival events for nearly 20 years. “Being collaborative has been a key to success in a 40-year hospitality career. I have had to form relationships with strategic stakeholders in communities big and small. I am proud to have been selected by hospitality peers to judge their National Awards of Excellence for the past six years which has given me recent insight to every region of NZ, including the Upper Clutha,” John said. He has served 12 years in local government where he was chair of
utilities and finance and feels he presents the best background and skills to lead council. “The office of mayor requires a full time commitment. All our communities deserve nothing less. I will be opening a mayoral office in Wanaka to provide a centre for direct and regular communication with all residents, community representatives and business operators,” he said. Mann’s mayoral strategy ‘Making Council Smarter’ aims to ensure all elected representatives are fully conversant with best governance practice under the discipline of the Local Government Act. To further enable councillors to achieve results he will reinstate reporting from committees. “I firmly believe this will directly benefit Wanaka,” John said. John staunchly supported Wanaka initiatives to protect the special nature and community identity that make it different from its sister centre of Queenstown. He looks forward to representing each community fairly and fully understands and accepts the responsibilities of being the next mayor of Wanaka.
Science is getting a boost in Wanaka with three local teachers taking part in a Science Leading Teaching programme facilitated by the Royal Society of New Zealand. Sharon Pendlebury (pictured) and Jennie Lyall from Wanaka Primary School and Heather Maxwell from Hawea Flat School are all participating in the programme and are carrying out studies to enhance their students’ knowledge of science. The current research project is being run by Sharon who is studying the effects of the codling moth in Central Otago and leafroller infestations in fruit trees. The codling moth caterpillars burrow into apples and pears, eating the seeds and core, leaving large holes in the fruit. Students will work with staff at the Plant and Food Research Station (PFRS) in Clyde to trap these pests and monitor when and where infestations are occurring in the Wanaka area. “Many local gardeners have experienced an increase in the incidence of codling moth infestation in their pipfruit,” Sharon said. The first step is to establish sites for the students and local scientists to monitor the extent
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of the problem. “If you have an orchard or fruit trees in your garden, I would love to send you a questionnaire so we can see how widespread the problem is in our local area,” she said. Sharon has received 31 responses so far, with 84 percent saying they have problems with the moths. The programme encourages collaboration in the community and Sharon, Jennie and Heather have also been working with
local retired scientists. “This is a whole community project. It is really good to establish links between the schools. We are bringing lots of people together working on a community project to find solutions. I contacted John Darby and he contacted a few other retired scientists in the area to get them to help with the project,” Sharon said. Sharon can be contacted on sharonp@wanaka.school.nz. -Glenda Turnbull WS
Hard Case Mmmm … vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv Quite often, something will pop up on the legal or general news radar that casts me into “I wonder” mode … promptly sparking a Google-fest of searching and cross-referencing to satiate my curiosity. I’ve been both a landlord and a tenant, so when the significant changes to the Residential Tenancies Act came in recently, it got me to thinking: just how many of us do actually rely on rentals, as opposed to living in our own home? After all, as a nation, we’re equally as renowned for our penchant for residential property investment as we are for our “quarter-acre dream” culture. The answer, according to the latest 2013 census information from Statistics New Zealand is … 453,135 households are rentals – up from 388,275 in 2006. Given the census tells us New Zealand housed just over 1.56 million “occupied private dwellings” in total at the time, the reliance on rentals is sizeable. And, in our parts, with the high cost of real estate and the seasonal, itinerant workforce, chances are the number of local households that have a rented roof over their heads is likely even greater than other areas. Janice’s Lesson Number 1: Whichever side of the renting divide you dwell, if it’s as a landlord or as a tenant, you really do need to be up with the play on the changes to the Act, which recently became law. Both the owner and the renter face new obligations.
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Drier, safer, healthier v These laws are anchored in the Government’s push to make rental homes drier, healthier and safer – and a pretty simple, cost-effective tool to immediately boost household protection is the trusty smoke alarm. While no-one doubts the life-saving merits of the detectors, the challenge in rental houses up to now has been: who’s responsible for, firstly, providing them, and, secondly, maintaining them? The amendments to the Act spell out the responsibilities. Janice’s Lesson Number 2: Listen up, landlords. Does your rental property have working smoke alarms properly installed within three metres of every bedroom or anywhere else people sleep? If not, you’re now officially breaking the law. From hereon, if a smoke alarm needs to be installed or replaced, it must feature a photoelectric sensor and be powered by long-life batteries. The rules allow for hard-wired alarms. Tenants – it’s vital to note, you have responsibilities around this one, too. The onus is on you to test and replace any worn-out batteries, and also to notify your landlord if any smoke alarm is defective. I’d have to say, though, landlords, I’d be tending to include a smoke alarm test on my checklist at regular inspections. Better safe than sorry. Arguably the biggest change, however, is around insulation. It’s no se-
cret the numbers of homes in New Zealand with non-existent or substandard insulation is abysmal, and lies at the heart of a range of dismal statistics demonstrating the flow-on adverse health effects. Janice’s Lesson Number 3: Under the new laws, all residential rental houses must be insulated to keep the home warm in winter and cool in summer. And, the Government has decreed some specifics: wherever practicable, both the ceiling and underfloor spaces must be insulated. This must be done in accordance with the Building Act, which calls for homes to be better insulated in colder areas – not surprisingly, we’re categorised as “zone 3”, the chilliest, and require a much higher level of insulation than those in warmer climes. While, rentals with income-related rents (social housing) were required by law to have had the insulation work done by July 1, private landlords have been given a threeyear period of grace. Now, July 1, 2019, might seem somewhere near the never-never, but here are a couple of potentially sobering reality checks. Numero uno: the cost. Insulating ceiling and underfloor spaces does not come cheap. You might want to start squirreling away some of that rent sooner rather than later. Figures being bandied about indicate the average cost of a retrofit sits around the $4000 mark. Oh, and that’s based on a rather teensy 96sqm home.
Don’t be late to insulate v Second up: demand. Given the number of rentals that’ll need seeing to, insulators are going to be a hot commodity, I imagine. Leave it too far into the grace period, and you might just find everyone’s booked and you miss the deadline, fall foul of the law and get pinged $4000 by way of a fine. Janice’s Lesson Number 4: You may need to give your tenancy agreements a bit of a tickle up, too, if you missed this memo: since July 1, it has been incumbent on landlords to provide a declaration about the location, type and state of insulation in a rental property. As well as banning all conductive foil insulation, the law changes also tidy up a couple of key areas around the dispute resolution process, including offering tenants more protection from landlords retaliating in the face of a complaint to the Tenancy Tribunal, and also paving the way for properties to be let more expeditiously in cases of tenancy abandonment. School yourself up v As a landlord, failing to put proper processes and checks and balances in place can prove costly, messy and stressful. If you don’t have a professional property manager overseeing your investment, book an appointment with your lawyer. To protect your property and stay on the right side of the law, you really do need to take responsibility for not just ensuring you’re up to speed
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Please remember this information is designed as a general guide and should not replace specific legal advice on a particular issue. If you have any questions or queries about any of the information in this article please contact Janice Hughes on 03 443 0900 or janice@aspiringlaw.co.nz.
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Vanessa If only I’d bought land then! Melissa This looks like the view from Nana’s home in Wanaka.
Eddie What I can’t believe is the ugly boat shed right there on the very edge of the lake ; ) Alistair Ruby Island no trees either wow. So different back then. Julie I have the exact same picture in my living room in Canada. I always wondered when it was taken. Very special. Warwick That’s how they should have left it.
James The water and the hills never change.
Richard The brewery looks in a bad mood. Shaz That’s what I was going to type too. Ruby Island doesn’t have any either Davinia Wow! Great photo!
Wayne Eely point with no trees wow.
Ben Shall we get a time machine Keryn? Wasn’t your folks’ old place located on the right? Keryn Yes! Isn’t it the most amazing photo!! I wish I could go back to Wanaka then!!
Leone Ward Canine behaviourist Is walking your dog something you dread because you end up apologising to everyone you meet? Is your dog lunging, jumping, and pulling you over and annoying every innocent passer-by? Yep, I get it and I feel your pain! Leash lunging is not only embarrassing, it can be dangerous. Even if your dog is doing it out of overfriendly exuberance, they can injure a person. Worse are the dogs that do it out of fear – they are the ones that might end up biting the person (or dog) they are lunging toward. Regardless of why your dog is doing it, this needs to be stopped for the sake of others, and so you no longer dread walking your best friend. Management First you need to manage the situation while you are working on training. Training will not fix the behaviour overnight, so in the meantime you need to figure out how to prevent the behaviour from being practised. This is vital! The more your dog practises it, the harder it will be for you to get rid of the behaviour. If a few people don’t mind your dog pouncing
on them and pet him, he is being rewarded for the behaviour and it will get stronger, even with training. Here are some ways to manage the behaviour: Take your walks in quiet areas that have less people. Make sure you can control him. Try a gentle leader front-clipping harness. Exercise him before the walk. Play ball or tug in the backyard. Keep him on a short leash, by your side. Do not use a flexi-lead! Start walking the other direction as soon as your dog “engages” and before you get to a person/dog. Bring a favourite toy and play with your dog when you walk by a person, thus distracting them from their usual routine. This only works with dogs that are highly toy driven and even then, the stranger may be higher value than the toy. These are just a few tips for preventing the lunging while you are working with your dog. You may find one or maybe all of these useful depending on your dog and the situation. Use these ideas this month and next month I will discuss the three concepts necessary to make changes and how to start training for good leash manners.
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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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WANAKA PHARMACY is your local pharmacy. We’re the big HU SONG this Thursday 1st September at pharmacy at the top of Helwick Street - open until 7pm every 6pm at Plunket room. All welcome. Koha. For info please phone Lyn 4437388 single day. Ph 443 8000 WHEELS TO DUNSTAN –free shuttle service to Dunstan SINGING WORKSHOP Luggate Hall sat 3 Hospital or Alexandra specialist appointments, also linking Sept 1.30-4.30pm. relaxed, energising, fun. with the St Johns Health Shuttle to Dunedin Hospital. For book- No music reading needed. $5. Register interings please call Community Networks on 03 443 7799 before est kirstybarr1@gmail.com 0272005111. 3pm the day before. FREE LEGAL ADVICE available at Community Networks delivered by the Dunedin Community Law Centre on Wednesday 7th September. Please call Community Networks on 443 7799 to book your appointment. CAN YOU no longer drive? The Total Mobility Scheme provides subsidised taxi services to people who have an impairment that prevents them from being able to drive. Contact Community Networks for more information on 443 7799. “COMPANIONSHIP FOR older people” is a new project run by Community Networks. The purpose of this project is for a volunteer to visit an older person on a regular basis to provide companionship. If you would be interested in receiving visits from one of our volunteers or you would like to know more about the project please get in touch by calling Community Networks 443 77 99 or you can email the Project Coordinator Barbara Jungen on:championforolderpeople@gmail.com JP SERVICES are available at Community Networks every Tuesday from 1pm and Friday from 10.30am. Please book your appointment by ringing Community Networks 03 443 7799. FREE COMPUTER/SMARTPHONE assistance – offered by MAC students at Community Networks, Thursday 3.30pm. Booking essential, ph. 443 7799.
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N O T I C E B O A R D Public Notice of the Operative Date of a Plan Change to the Queenstown Lakes District Council Operative District Plan Resource Management Act 1991 Pursuant to Clause 20 of the First Schedule of the Resource Management Act 1991 the Queenstown Lakes District Council gives public notice that on 8 September 2016 the Queenstown Lakes Operative District Plan will become operative with respect to the following Plan Change - Plan Change 46: Ballantyne Road Industrial and Residential Extension. A full copy of the schedule to make this Plan Change fully operative can be viewed at the following locations: •QLDC website: www.qldc.govt.nz – under District Plan Changes to the Operative District Plan •Queenstown Council offices: 10 Gorge Road Public library: 10 Gorge Road •Wanaka Council offices: 47 Ardmore St Street Public library: Dunmore Street, Wanaka •Arrowtown Public library: 58 Buckingham Street For further information please call the Council on (03) 441 0499.
RESOURCE CONSENT APPLICATION RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ACT 1991 Details of the resource consent application and submission forms are available in the offices at Queenstown Lakes District Council, 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/ 1. Gavin and Jacquetta George – RM160579
Seasonal Gardeners Aspiring Lifestyle Retirement Village Two positions available - 20 to 35 hours per week over the summer months from 1 October 2016 to 31 March 2017. Hours may be flexible. Based in Wanaka, this role will suit an energetic person who enjoys the outdoors, gardening and is comfortable working with older people. Mandatory requirements: • Gardening experience and plant knowledge • Good communication skills • New Zealand residency • Clean Driver’s Licence and no criminal convictions
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A description of the activity to which the application relates is: Land use consent is sought to: • establish a building platform • construct and operate a visitor accommodation lodge within the building platform • construct a utility building outside of the building platform • accommodate commercial recreation activities and weddings/private functions • undertake associated car parking and earthworks The location in respect of which this application relates is situated at: Wanaka – Mount Aspiring Road, Wanaka (Section 2 Block XIII Lower Wanaka Survey District contained in Computer Freehold Register OT368/189). ADDRESS FOR SERVICE FOR APPLICANT: Gavin and Jacquetta George C/- Scott Edgar Southern Land Ltd Level 2 Brownston House 21 Brownston Street, Wanaka Submissions will be received until Thursday 29 September 2016, and must be served on the Consent Authority, Queenstown Lakes District Council, Private Bag 50072, Queenstown 9348. These must be dated, signed by you, and include the following information: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Your name, postal address, telephone number, and fax number if applicable. Details of the application in respect of which you are making the submission, including location and the Resource Consent number. Whether you support or oppose the application. Your submission, with reasons. The decision you wish the consent authority to make. Whether you wish to be heard in support of your submission.
Any person may make a submission on the application, but a person who is a trade competitor of the applicant may do so only if that person is directly affected by an effect of the activity to which the application relates that: a) adversely affects the environment; and b) does not relate to trade competition or the effects of trade competition. 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/ Address for Service for Consent Authority: Queenstown Lakes District Council Private Bag 50072, Queenstown 9348 Gorge Road, Queenstown 9300
Email: rcsubmission@qldc.govt.nz Phone: 03 441 0499 Website: www.qldc.govt.nz Dated: 1 September 2016
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Hundreds of toiletries to kids DANIELLE BUTLER newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz Foster Hope NZ’s toiletries appeal in Wanaka has come to a successful end, with boxes and boxes full of donations, pictured. Wanaka volunteer Paula Shortall said that more than 100 toothbrushes, 50 tubes of toothpaste, 40 roll-on deodorants, 40 bottles of shampoo, 20 packs of nappies and 40 packets of wipes have been donated, along with soap, hairbrushes and hair ties. Paula said, “Foster Hope would
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like to say thank you to the community, particularly the schools who supported the appeal and Wanaka 4Square.” The toiletries will be donated to children in foster care in Otago.
Clean-up day for Hawea GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz As part of the Clean-Up New Zealand campaign the Hawea Community Association (HCA) is organising a clean-up day on Saturday September 17. HCA member Errol Carr said, “the streets around the Lake Hawea township and the lakefront reserves all look good, but we need to do a bit of a clean-up in our Hawea district.” Errol said the outlying rural roads were showing a lot of litter and together with the Guardians of Lake Hawea they are organising the
clean-up to do something about the problem. “We have identified 11 roadside areas that need attention, so will need 11 teams, each of three to five persons, to volunteer to clean-up each of these areas,” Errol said. The groups will be meeting at the boat launching ramp at 9am to get organised and for a safety briefing. Each group will need a car with driver, and two to four helpers. Hi-viz safety vests, rubbish bags and morning tea will be provided. They hope to be finished by 11.30am. If you can help, contact Errol at ewc.lhnz@gmail.com.
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Deer farm on the small screen DANIELLE BUTLER newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz If you tuned in to Nick Honeyman’s new television show last Sunday you may have noticed a cameo from Wanaka. The young Auckland chef’s new TV One series takes him on a culinary journey around the country and Sunday's episode found him at West
Plans to tackle dumping issue DANIELLE BUTLER newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz Plans are being thought up to tackle the issue of unauthorised dumping at the Domain Road recycling facility in Hawea. Communications manager for Queenstown Lakes District Council Michele Poole said that the council
is currently looking at its options for dealing with the issue, and a report will be presented to Wanaka Community Board and the council before the summer season. Non-complying rubbish has been an issue at the facility for the past few months and, despite several warnings, is still continuing.
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Wanaka Station. Nick’s journey was filmed over the course of a year and brought him to James and Janelle Cochran’s deer and dry stock farm, home to 2000 deer, late last summer. The cooking scene in which Nick prepared two venison dishes, pictured, was filmed under a shady tree in front of the homestead. Local operators SkyDive Wanaka and Ridgeline Adventures also featured in the show.
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Students excel at Central Otago championships GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz Students from Wanaka Primary School excelled at the Central Otago Cross Country championships held in Arrowtown last week. Ten Year five and six students competed with all of them placing in the top 20. Five students qualified for the upcoming Otago Champs to be held in Dunedin. Melissa Emasu finished second in the Year five girls race with Millie East coming tenth and Livi Arnold
eleventh. Tom Sides took out first place in the Year five boys division, Monty Holden placed 15th and Riley McRae came equal 17th. Breanna Thurston came 19th in the Year six girls, and in the Year six boys competition Jem Curtis placed seventh, Ryan Hawker tenth and Cruz Morland 12th. The team are pictured: (back row) Riley McRae, Tom Sides, Cruz Morland, Ryan Hawker, Jem Curtis and Monty Holden, (front row) Breanna Thurston, Millie East, Livi Arnold and Melissa Emasu.
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Monday evening Edgewater Trophy 1 S Hurley A Coup K Mitchell 2 T Malcolm N Turner P Hope 3 R Hurley M Ives K Outram Tuesday morning 2x4x2 1 B Russell & K Norman 2 D Minson & G Campbell 3 B McMillan & G McMillan Tuesday afternoon 2x4x2 1 G Thomas & M Wilson 2 J Maddison & Y Gale 3 F McRae & N Matheson Wednesday afternoon Triples 1 G Russell K Mitchell E Baldwin 2 I James. L Pannett J Allen 3 D Ollerenshaw M Campbell J Smith Thursday afternoon 4’s 1 F McRae K Sutherland L Osborne P Gray 2 I Brown N Turner P Knowles K Outram 3 W Hodge L Hardy A Chalmers M Hay Friday Progressive Skips 1 G Russell 2 T Tovey 3 B Russell 3rds 1 J Bryant 2 M Barnett 3 S Landsborough L eads 1 R McLean 2 S Morris 3 B Rose Saturday Studholme Final 1 Hawea 2 Mt Albert 3 Meadowstone 4 Beacon Point 5 Rippon/West Meadows 6 Pembroke 7 Scurr Heights 8 Aspiring Village Hodge Cup 1 M McElrea V Ransom Y Gale 2 P Kiddey B Russell B McCormack 3 D Studholme P Hope K Mitchell.
Lake Hawea Golf Team’s Stableford Men 1st Neil Matchett, Scott Read, Chris Morrow 184, 2nd Dick Sullivan, Denis Costello, Ian Brown, Gerard Haggart 165, 3rd Stew Burt, Bryan Burgess, Tony Arscott, Lyall Gray 162. Closest to Pin No 1, Lyall Gray. Closest to Pin No 5, Neil Matchett (16 shot improvement). Birdies / Net Eagles Hole No. 17 (Sometimes Popular) Rick Johnston. Happy 60th Red and thanks Tony for 1st of 2 President’s shouts. Tarras Golf Results Cromwell Interclub at Tarras was won by Tarras 35.85 stablefords, Cromwell 31.11 stablefords. Tarras will hold the Colin Cowie Challenge Cup for a year. Best scores wereM. Sell (T) 42 stablefords, H. Reinecke (T) 42, W Bosley (T) 40, G Rive (T) 39, S Johnston (T) 38, D Wilson (T) 38, M McElrea (T) 37, E Dickie (Cr) 36, L Gray(T) 36, M Hyndman (T) 36, A Kane (T) 36, S Taylor (Cr) 35, C Cowie (Cr) 34, J Dawson (T) 34. Women’s First Eclectic-Sue Macassey nett 64, Jan Allen 69, Gilly Taylor 69, Maire McElrea 73.
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Kiwi Kite Surfers cross finish line Top marks for Sam at North Face Frontier
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DANIELLE BUTLER newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz Forty days and 15,158km later, Wanaka helicopter pilot Darryl ‘Dazza’ Sherwin and team mate Leon Ford have crossed the finish line of the Mongol Rally in Russia. Speaking from Ulan Ude, Dazza said, “Our trip was not without drama, in fact I would go as far as to say we dodged a bullet. We were so rapt to have made it at all.” The pair, also known as the Kiwi Kite Surfers, have travelled through 18 countries from their starting point in Goodwood, England, in a Suzuki Jimney to raise money for Upper Clutha Children’s Medical Trust. The men dodged their metaphorical bullet on the final stretch in Mongolia, where they hit a mound of dirt 1.5m high indicating a change in road surface, travelling at around 70
to 80 kilometres per hour. Dazza said, “Our wee Suzuki Jimney ploughed into it launching itself in the air. We were airborne by 1.5m to 2m before crashing back onto the road, clearing the mound by some 8m.” “Closer to the finish line we stayed to give away our camping gear to local Mongolians, which was gratefully received. We would like to thank everyone for their kind donations to the Upper Clutha Children’s Medical Trust.” Kiwi Kite Surfers’ Givealittle page closes today (Thursday September 1), and has so far raised $3675 for the Trust, who said that they were proud and grateful to be the beneficiaries of the team’s fundraising efforts. To donate, search for Kiwi Kite Surfers on givealittle.co.nz. Pictured: Dazza and Leon with their Jimney at the finish line.
STAFF REPORTER sports@thewanakasun.co.nz Fifty of the world’s best freeride skiers and snowboarders competed at North Face Frontier four star Freeride World Qualifier last weekend, with four Cardrona Alpine Resort instructors finishing on the podium. “We are incredibly proud. The quality of our instructors and coaches at Cardrona is world class and this is a great way for it to be recognised,” Cardrona Alpine Resort general manager Bridget Legnavsky said. “[We are] stoked for all of them and the inspiration they bring back and share with all of us. It helps us all strive to be the best we can be.” Wanaka skier Sam Lee headed straight for the exposed terrain in the chutes above Alta Lake at Remarkable’s ski area and managed to execute perfect turns and catch solid airs on parts of the course where other competitors could not. The judges awarded him top marks, giving him a first place finish. “I wasn’t expecting to win and I am super-excited about this result. I have been gradually making my way up the podium over the last few years so it is awesome to win today,” Sam, who was placed third in 2014 and second in 2015, said. Fellow high performance centre coach Andrew
Wylie earned himself a third place finish with strong fast skiing, arcing turns and large rock drops, while 18-year-old Konstantin Ottner (GER) was placed second. Bridget said Sam was straight back to work after his big win, “It was great to be congratulating Sam when he was back first thing in the morning with a group of kids that he coaches. The ultimate professional.” Cardrona instructor Sergei Diaz was placed third in men’s snowboard, after Rupert Smith (NZ) who was placed first and Stephen Denmark (USA)who finished in second place. Local instructor Laia Castellarnau Plaza took confidence from her win in last week’s two-star competition and landed a solid second-place finish, behind Switzerland’s Elisabeth Gerritzen’s fearless first-place performance. Jessica Hotter (NZ) finished in third place. The female snowboarders were the first competitors to drop into the course, with the USA’s Tess Carney finishing in first place, New Zealand’s Genevieve King in second place and Australian Michaela Davis-Meehan rounding out the podium in third place. Competitors were judged on air and style, fluidity, technique, line and control and had only one run to impress the judges on the steep, exposed terrain and variable snow conditions.
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Mount Iron charity lunge challenge DANIELLE BUTLER newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz ProActive personal trainer Steve Ahern was the one being put through his paces last weekend, setting himself the challenge of lunging all the way up the 4.5km Mt Iron track. Steve, who was joined by gym staff Pippa Goodridge and Jess Lancaster and gym members Ryan Matchett, THE WANAKA SUN
Jes Winther and Steph Thibault, took on the gruelling challenge to raise money for Alzheimer’s NZ Otago. Steve said, “the challenge felt great, the start was tough but doing it together made it so much better. We pushed each other and had lots of fun. Now we are on the look-out for our next challenge.” Pictured: Steve with gym members Ryan, Jes and Steph at the bottom of Mt Iron.
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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Exciting time for local gymnasts GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz Isabella Soper has been selected to represent the Otago team for the New Zealand Gymnastic championships to be held in September. This is the first time a gymnast from Wanaka will compete at this level. Aspiring Gymsports coach Rae Patterson said it has been a very exciting time. “This is the first time we have had a gymnast selected in the Otago team for nationals. Isabella’s success demonstrates the pathway that has been created for our local children in this sport,” Rae said. Isabella started at Mini Muscles as a baby and progressed through to gymnastics, participating in the recreational programme and then into the competitive squad. Zelda Boyd has also been with the club since her preschool years. The club had a strong competition at the Southland Gymnastics Championships with nearly all the gymnasts coming away with placings. Isabella Soper and Sophie Stalker have both qualified to compete in level six next year and the boys continued their winning form with Hunter Cranfield first in level one boys. James Watson earned several apparatus placings and Tim Heiler competed with Hunter and James to be placed second in the overall team competition. Oisin Corbett and Timothy Heiler also competed in the team event, enabling the team to be placed in every competition. Thomas Mitchell continues his winning ways coming first overall in level two boys and finishing ahead of a gymnast five years his senior. The squad who competed at the Southland Gymnastics Championships were James Watson, Luke Harrold and Tim Heiler, Zelda Boyd, Sophie Stalker, Isabella Soper, Kate Harry, Annie Wells, Ava Fussell, Sophie Emmerson, Rhys Hanley, Aimee Harrold, Annalise Millar, Jamie Kerr, Jasmine Simonsohn, Amelia Young, Oisin Corbett, Hunter Cranfield and Thomas Mitchell.
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Early start for canine competitors DANIELLE BUTLER newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz Thirty-six mushers took to the slopes to race around 120 canine competitors in last weekend’s annual Wanaka Sled Dog Festival, with Christchurch’s David Fitchett topping all three race tables. Races typically take place as early as 7am when conditions are cold, and racers from across the country and Australia were on Snow Farm’s trails before sun rise from Friday August 26 to Sunday August 28. Sarah Campbell of the Southern Regions Sled Dog Club, who organised the event, said, “the three days of
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