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FUN TEAM EVENT Thirty-three teams took part in the Upper Clutha primary and intermediate ski and snowboard event at Cardrona Alpine Resort last week.
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Football champions STAFF REPORTER sports@thewanakasun.co.nz he Central Otago 10th and 11th grade football teams made up of players from Wanaka, Alexandra, Cromwell and Queenstown, won their divisions in the South Island Football Championships in Nelson on Tuesday. The 11th grade team has won the Jack McKnight Memorial Cup, for what is believed to be the first time. Coached by 16-year-old Sam O’Brien from Alexandra, they were undefeated throughout the tournament. They also played all seven games without conceding a goal. Their final match, which they won 2-0, was against Canterbury Red. The Central Otago 10th grade team played Aoraki in their final and won their game 1-0. Pictured: The Central Otago 11th grade Wanaka team members Benji Pujol, Kiara Bercelli, Blake Lang and Roman Alty.
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Friends of Cardrona on a mission bottles, building supplies and glues (which looked pretty toxic) and about three mattresses. I think ast week Charlotte Cretney was out on a people go and party down there as training run for the Queenstown Half well as use it for dumping,” CharMarathon and was disgusted by the amount lotte said. of rubbish she found beside the Cardrona River. This prompted Charlotte to start a “I enjoy the waterways in Wanaka and hope that Facebook page. we can look after them so our little girl can grow up “I have started this group so we to enjoy them too. After what I witnessed along the can make things happen and protect river last week, it is a very real fear of mine that we the Wanaka we love. My short-term may all be swimming in glass and garbage by the solution is to start with a clean-up time Audrey is my age. It is easy to keep our heads in day and then go from there. I want the sand and pretend it isn’t happening in Wanaka, to work cohesively together, to but unfortunately it is,” Charlotte said. organise working bees and to create She was searching for pinecones to paint for her a long-term plan to protect the area. daughter’s birthday and had not been down that This is such a big job and I imagine particular road to the river before. it will be ongoing, so we need all the “I couldn’t believe the amount of rubbish, it is help we can get to protect this area like a dump site. To say I felt sick to my stomach is for future generations.” an understatement. I saw an old computer, printer, Charlotte has been in touch with GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz
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No more meningococcal cases STAFF REPORTER editor@thewanakasun.co.nz Public Health South has reported that there have been no further cases of meningococcal disease in Wanaka since the eradication programme was completed at Mount Aspiring College. Public Health offered eradication antibiotics to all students in Year 11-13 at the college on September 14 after two cases of meningococcal disease were confirmed. The first case arose on September 5 when a Year 13 girl was admitted to Dunedin Hospital with the type B of the disease. The second case was confirmed on September 12 after a year 12 student was transported to Christchurch hospital. One of the students has since returned to her home, while the second student remains in hospital but is making great progress. Medical officer of health Dr Naomi Gough said it is believed that the
risk of another case of meningococcal disease at the school linked to the outbreak is unlikely. However, she encourages ongoing vigilance, “especially among teenagers and young adults who are at greater risk of the disease simply because of their age and stage of life”. There has been an increase in meningococcal disease across the Southern district this year with 17 cases reported so far, including seven confirmed cases of the New Zealand Meningococcal B strain. Many of those affected have been between the ages of 15 and 25 years. “We would like to appeal to all young adults and families to remain vigilant for the signs and symptoms of meningococcal disease,” Dr Gough said. “Look out for each other, avoid living in overcrowded settings and if something is not right, act fast.” The Southern District Health Board has a poster about the disease on its Facebook page.
Sexual violence prevention STAFF REPORTER editor@thewanakasun.co.nz A new web-based tool has been developed by ACC to evaluate sexual violence prevention practice. The Making a Difference: Sexual Violence Primary Prevention Toolkit will enable providers of sexual violence prevention activities to measure increases in knowledge, shifts in attitudes and changes in behaviour. “Current evaluation of sexual violence prevention is inconsistent and limited to measuring how much participants enjoyed a programme rather than what they got out of it and whether it changed their attitudes and behaviour,”ACC’s injury prevention portfolio manager – violence, Mike McCarthy, said. “Our goal is to support children, aged 25 and under, to experience safe, healthy and respectful relationships. As part of our violence
prevention initiatives, we want to improve the ability to evaluate sexual violence prevention activities in New Zealand.” Sexual violence is one of the most costly crimes to individuals and society, with Treasury estimating it costs the New Zealand economy $1.2 billion each year. In the 2015/16 financial year ACC paid over $83 million on over 20,000 sensitive claims, an increase of 31 percent on the previous year. The average cost of sensitive claims increased by 17 percent between 2015 and 2016. The toolkit will assist in ensuring sexual violence prevention activity is focused on behaviour change and that funding across government agencies, including ACC, can be targeted towards effective programmes. “If we can stop sexual violence happening in the first place, we won’t need to deal with the consequences of the serious harm sexual violence causes,” Mike said.
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What is a dangerous dog? GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz Associate Minister for Local Government Louise Upston has called for a comprehensive solution to dangerous dogs, as part of the dog control plan. New Zealand Veterinary Association states that “dangerous dogs are a complex animal, human and environmental societal problem. These dogs kill and injure the people we care about and the community wants this problem addressed.” But NZVA companion animal veterinarian spokeswoman Rochelle Ferguson said, “To target specific breeds or types as dangerous or aggressive is a gross oversimplification. Any dog can be made aggressive by an owner, so managing only certain types or breeds promotes a false sense of security.” Dogs Zone owner, and Wanaka Sun monthly columnist, Leone Ward said it was very important that dogs have been socialised in the first 16 weeks of life. “All dogs will bite given the right circumstances – they are dogs and to them this is natural. Almost always they give a warning but most of us are unaware of the signals or mistake them for some other humanised trait. Humans selectively breed dogs for certain traits, such as heading dogs for farmers, and
are more inclined to hold things in their mouth and return them. Terriers had been selectively bred for seeking and catching rodents and some dogs have been selected for fighting.” Leone said that very occasionally you can get a dog that has some genetic fault, but usually aggression is due to human intervention and is most often based on fear. “My belief is that owners need to be educated, something that is a passion of mine - to teach people how to better understand what the dog is saying, to respect them and to have them respect people as well,” Leone said. Leone said we need to find the answer in humans, not so much in the dog. “Dog owners should be vetted and deemed suitable to care for and treat a dog respectfully. Most ‘dangerous’ dogs are made so by our inability to take the time to understand them, to understand the absolute importance of good effective socialisation and our insistence of using methods of training based on old and very flawed beliefs which serve to make dogs more aggressive and are based on fear and the mistaken ‘Pack Leadership’ theory. Education and treating dogs with respect and kindness is the answer to reducing dog bites,” Leone said. Queenstown Lakes District Council communications manager Michele Poole said there is only one registered dangerous dog in Wanaka.
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Device use damages eyes GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz A survey of New Zealand optometrists has found that 87 percent say they are concerned about the number of people presenting with eye damage, some as young as five years old, as a result of heavy digital-device use. The Eyezen study also showed that 80 percent believed those patients most affected were aged between 30 and 40 and 19 percent of teenagers were also in the highest risk group. Eyes on Ardmore optometrist Danielle Ross said she had seen an increase in short sightedness. “We have definitely seen an increase in short sightedness that may not be genetically predisposed, so then we know it has to be environmental. I recommend time limits for device use for children under 12 and no screen-based equipment before the age of two.” Danielle said there is good substantiated evidence that two hours of outdoor play can balance out the effects of using devices for close work. “We originally thought it was the exercise that was the preventing the effect, but we found that it is the exposure to the sunlight that does it,” she said. Dunedin optometrist Peter Dick says strained vision, headaches and sleep deprivation are all linked to the high energy blue light emitted by flat screens and the cumulative effect of regularly switching between multiple devices. “Hours spent gaming or pouring over computer THURSDAY 29.09.16 - WEDNESDAY 05.10.16
screens at work were causing noticeable symptoms in many of my patients. And it was possible that over-exposure to blue light could be causing significant, long-term damage,” Peter said. A better-safe-than-sorry approach needs to be adopted and Peter advocates blue light protection as a counter to increased screen use for patients under 40. “Younger people were most at-risk as they would potentially spend a huge proportion of their lives in front of blue-light emitting screens both at work and at home,” he said. Central Vision optometrist Tui Homer said she had noticed an increase in children, teenagers and adults with symptoms of eye strain, migraine-type headaches and both myopia and pseudo-myopia in more recent years, most associated with long periods of screen time. “Moving forward I think we, as parents, teachers and a community, need to make conscious decisions about how much screen time is too much for our young ones (and ourselves), to preserve both the art of human communication and the health of our eyes,” Tui said. Peter said multiple studies and articles have also highlighted the effect blue light has on the human body clock, with the impacts from the sleep deprivation caused by overexposure potentially including cancer, diabetes, heart disease and obesity.
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Development of airport considered GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz The Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) will consider a Statement of Proposal for the future development of Wanaka Airport at its full council meeting today (Thursday September 28). The proposal outlines four different options, with its preferred option to enter into a long term lease and management arrangement with Queenstown Airport Corporation (QAC). QLDC chief financial officer Stewart Burns said the long-term lease with QAC was the best option. “There were a whole range of options we looked at and best business case methodology was used. The other options were discounted when we came back to the objectives we were trying to achieve. The long-term lease option with QAC is going to best deliver on the three strategic benefits we were looking at,” Stewart said. The three strategic benefits the QLDC want to achieve are improved well aligned and integrated air services for the district; improved economic and financial performance; and quality investment decisions.
The proposal is a result of several months of investigations, including consultation with a number of council officers, the full QLDC council and the Wanaka Community Board and has been considered in light of current and future needs of the wider Queenstown-Lakes district. The other options tabled in the report included maintaining the enhanced planning and governance, sale of Wanaka Airport to QAC or establishing a district-wide air-service strategy. No other airport entities outside the QAC were considered in the process. Stewart said it was likely the proposal would be passed at the meeting so the consultation process with the community could commence. “This is the start of the process and now we need to consult with the community. We thought it was important that we did not wait until after the election to start the process,” Stewart said. If passed at the meeting today the consultation document would be available on the council website from Friday September 30. The submission period would open on October 1 and close on November 18. Public hearings would be scheduled in December.
Some love for Bullock Creek STAFF REPORTER editor@thewanakasun.co.nz Te Kakano Aotearoa Trust and Otago Fish and Game kicked off the Bullock Creek Restoration Project this week. The project starts at the source near Stone Street with weed control work. The natural wetland area is at the base of the terrace behind the decommissioned F&G hatchery site. The 2.5ha site, owned and managed by Otago Fish and Game, “is in need of a thorough weed and clean up,” local F&G officer Paul van Klink said. “We would like to clean it up, replant more natives and restore the wetland with the help of Te Kakano.” The intention is then to create a public walkway for access through the area. Te Kakano community liaison and development manager, Megan Williams, said: “It is a natural fit for Te Kakano to join with Fish and Game on this project. Our vision is ‘to connect NZ communities with their land’. We know from feedback from the community, that many residents feel passionate about Bullock Creek. By tidying up and replanting at the source we will help to keep the water clear and pure as it makes its way from the springs to the lake. We hope that the community will get behind this project and it will morph to become a love Bullock Creek campaign.” To get involved in the project, contact either group. Pictured: Bullock Creek near Lake Wanaka.
GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz This weekend (Saturday October 1) is your chance to check out the new state of the art fire station in Ballantyne Road with an open day. The new $3 million station is now complete and is fully operational. It includes three appliance bays with exhaust extraction, wash area for cleaning down the BA sets, training room, locker room with 40
lockers, kitchen, canteen, operation room, additional offices, showers, bathrooms and storage areas. Wanaka Fire Station deputy fire chief Garth Campbell said “the open day is a great chance to let the community look through our new fire station and check out all the bells and whistles.” The open day starts at 10 am and will run until 2pm. The station will be PHOTO: GLENDA TURNBULL officially opened on November 12.
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Community asked to report rook sightings to ORC STAFF REPORTER editor@thewanakasun.co.nz Otago Regional Council (ORC) needs help from the community to keep an eye out for rooks and their nesting sites throughout Otago, as part of the annual spring eradication programme. Rooks were introduced to New Zealand to control insects, but are now considered a pest because of the extensive damage they can cause to crops and new grass.
They have previously been spotted in Maniototo, Strath Taieri, Middlemarch, and South Otago around Clinton and Clydevale. ORC director environmental monitoring and operations Scott MacLean advises people not to shoot at or scare the rooks, because they can scatter and form new rookeries. “We rely on help from the community to call us if they see any rooks or nesting sites between now and November, because they are our eyes and ears on the ground,” Scott said.
“ORC’s pest control programme has reduced the number of rooks from hundreds at the peak to around 50. “Anyone who sees a rook or rookery just needs to give us a call and our rook eradication staff will come and deal with them.” No chicks have been reported in the last four years, meaning the rook population may no longer be breeding. People who see rooks in Otago are asked to contact ORC environmental officer Malcolm Allan on 0272788498, or ORC at 0800474082 or info@orc.govt.nz.
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The Cherry Fairies are having a charity night on Saturday, October 8, to raise funds for this year’s Cure Kids Auckland to Queenstown $10 challenge. Jody Tuffs and Shelley Cornish have to hitchhike from Auckland to Queenstown in three days with only $10. Jody works at Guthrie Bowron in Wanaka and Shelley is an early childhood teacher at Barnardos Kidstart Childcare Centre in Cromwell. Shelley participated in the challenge last year and said, “It was such an amazing buzz to know you were contributing to such an amazing cause.” Before they can begin their challenge
they need to raise $10,500. “Cure Kids fund vital medical research that helps save and improve the lives of kiwi kids living with serious illnesses every day and after watching Shelley go through her cure kids journey last year, it made me want to be a part of it also. I love children and it is a real worthy cause and being fit and able to help others in need is awesome,” Jody said. Shelley said the organisers keep everything very quiet before the challenge. “No secrets are let out of the bag. We have no idea where we will be heading in regards to direction and we don’t know what the challenges will be on the way. We are given cards at each stop, where we complete a challenge, then we are
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Focus on breathing better Starting the heart health journey GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ (ARFNZ) launched its first ever respiratory awareness month in New Zealand this September. Breathe Better September is a national movement for Kiwis to show their support for better breathing and healthy lungs. Most people can’t imagine not being able to breathe properly, but for the one in six kiwis living with a respiratory condition, this is a reality. ARFNZ chief executive John Wills said, “Over 700,000 Kiwis have a respiratory condition, it is the third leading cause of death and costs the country $5.5 billion each year. But despite New Zealand having one of the highest rates of respiratory disease in the world, it is not highly profiled.” Respiratory disease includes asthma, bronchiectasis, bronchiolitis, pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), lung cancer and obstructive sleep apnoea. Breathe Better September encourages people to start thinking about how they can improve their respiratory health.
The Wanaka Sun spoke to local Sharon Parker who grew up with asthma. Sharon (pictured) said that she thought that her home environment contributed to her getting asthma as a child. “Growing up in Auckland I had pneumonia a couple of times as a baby when I got a chest infections over winter. As I got older asthma was triggered by exercise and I had to have an inhaler. In my experience my asthma was caused by my home environment. We had a badly insulated house with black mould and I think the damp climate in Auckland is what made my asthma bad,” Sharon said. After PHOTO: GLENDA TURNBULL finishing school Sharon moved to Christchurch. “My asthma didn’t improve there, but then I moved to Wanaka in 1998. I noticed the climate here was a lot drier. Not long after moving here I realised I didn’t have to use my inhaler anymore and my asthma wasn’t as bad. I think it was definitely the drier climate that made it better,” Sharon said. “If people become more aware of their home environment, if they are feeling their breathing is not so good it may be the house they are living in is the problem,” she said.
STAFF REPORTER editor@thewanakasun.co.nz A commitment to promoting healthy eating and physical activity has earned Oanaka Educare a Rito award from the Heart Foundation. There are three award levels in Heart Foundation's Healthy Heart Award programme and Rito is the first. It recognises the establishment of a heart-healthy environment. The free programme, partially funded by the Ministry of Health and supported in Central Otago by WellSouth, helps early learning services create environments that promote healthy eating and physical activity to under-fives and their families. Teacher Becca Bown said she and her team are “incredibly proud” to be receiving the award. “It is great to have the parents, teachers, everyone – our whole community around us – on board about how important it is to make healthy choices. Early childhood is such a vital time to embed good nutrition and physical activity with the children so that it lasts a lifetime,” she said. Since starting the Heart Foundation programme, Oanaka Educare has implemented a new, healthier menu, created a vegetable garden, and hosted a mini-Olympics for the children. Heart Foundation health promotion coordinator, Yvette Hodges, who presented the award, said the staff and children of Oanaka Educare had
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Wanaka Sun Farming Young farmer contest welcomes diversity STAFF REPORTER editor@thewanakasun.co.nz The first of 22 nationwide district contest and skills days will take place this weekend for the FMG Young Farmer of the Year Contest. This year, contest chairman Dean Rabbidge said, the district contest and skills days were all about having fun while learning new skills. “The district contests are held in a more relaxed atmosphere than regional finals and can be a fantastic experience for everyone. We really want to see as many people as possible having a go,” the Wyndham farmer said. “From putting a handpiece together, to milking a cow, or applying first aid, there is a wide range of activities that anyone can put their hand up to do. The whole point of the district contest and skills days is to learn something new.” Hannah Falconer has no farming experience
in her career as NZYF brand and sponsorship co-ordinator but is looking forward to taking part. "I'm really looking forward to it and think it will be lots of fun and who knows – I might do better than I expect.” Hannah said she would love to see lots of females and a diversity of cultures entering. “Ultimately it would be great to see a broad representation competing as that very much reflects the New Zealand primary industry today. We have strong immigrant communities who are the workforce backbone in some industries and it would be fantastic to see them entering,” Hannah said. Starting in Canterbury, 400 NZ Young Farmer members will compete nationwide. Just 56 of the top competitors will go on to regional finals that begin in February in the Otago/Southland region. The regional finals winners will then compete for the title in July in Manawatu.
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GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz A recent sudden death of a New Zealand Young Farmers member has prompted the organisation to urge rural communities to be transparent about suicide. NZYF chief executive officer Terry Copeland said the young man was an outgoing father of two who had participated in most of his local Young Farmer club activities. His suicide had devastated members who knew him. “We had another member attempt to take their life in the same week so it says to me that we are not talking enough about mental health in our communities – particularly among rural youth.” Terry lost his sister to suicide in May this year and he now wants NZYF to front foot the issue and bring it out in the open. “I personally know the pain and devastation for families who have lost loved ones in this way and want us to facilitate discussions that centre around how we talk to someone we might suspect is going through a rough patch. It can be a difficult subject to raise but people need to know it is okay to ask someone how they are feeling.” DairyNZ-led Good Yarn Workshops give people the tools to talk about suicide and Terry said he hoped to have some trained facilitators delivering the same workshops to NZYF members soon.
“The message must be that we can't ignore the issue because that hasn't worked. Not talking about it only serves to strengthen an already stigmatised topic. We have got to acknowledge we have a problem we don't like talking about because until we do we will not move forward,” he said. Terry said he was particularly concerned about young members in the dairy industry and those that have suffered two years of drought in North Canterbury. “It’s important that we keep an eye on those we know might be coping with stressful situations. NZ Young Farmers work in a variety of careers. Some might be bankers on the frontline. Others may be vets saving valuable farm animals every day…there are any number of professionals under immense pressure at the moment and we need to be conscious that they are under a lot of strain.” “We know many of our young people will struggle with depression at some stage of their lives as mental illness doesn’t discriminate by age, gender or ethnicity. It can touch any community at any time. But how we talk about it and how we choose to face the issue can change that struggle and enable New Zealand to make inroads into our dreadful suicide statistics,” Terry said. For a list of counsellors and support lines visit Community Networks website community networks.co.nz.
RWNZ advocate for older people in rural areas STAFF REPORTER editor@thewanakasun.co.nz Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ) has lodged a submission on the Ministry of Health’s update of the Health of Older people strategy, urging the Government to give priority to the needs of older adults in rural areas. RWNZ highlighted the ongoing barriers of access to older adult health services in rural areas, along with health disparities affecting this population group and its concerns around working conditions for those in the aged-care sector and lack of support for the family and carers of older adults. “The strategy sets out a worthy and aspirational set of goals for the health and wellbeing of older THURSDAY 29.09.16 - WEDNESDAY 05.10.16
adults for the next ten years, yet it fails to give appropriate attention to the special and unique challenges of ageing in rural areas,” RWNZ health spokesperson, Margaret Pittaway, said. “Implementation of the actions in this strategy must be given special priority in rural areas, in particular the goal of bringing health services closer to home deserves immediate attention in rural areas.” According to a survey of RWNZ members more than 25 percent of those living in rural areas must travel over 30 minutes to access the closest GP. “There must be greater government investment in retaining and training a dedicated health workforce for rural populations if the government is to achieve its goal of healthy ageing,” Margaret said.
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Make sure your voice is heard in local body election You can’t take a drive into town at the moment without coming across a number of “vote for me” local government election placards. While they may be easy to ignore, it is still worth taking the time to look over and research who is standing for council. Next month, we all get a chance to vote for who we want to represent our voice in the district and regional council and it is a vote we shouldn’t take lightly. Council roles are important; councillors are the people who help decide the size of your rates bill, what activities your rates should fund, how our public resources are managed. Equally important is what level of red tape should surround what you do in your businesses and your homes. As an organisation, Federated Farmers submit to more than 70 councils across
New Zealand on each and every annual and long term plan. Our position is that councils should stick to core business; that rates increases should be kept within the rate of inflation, and that ratepayers should pay on the basis of benefit from the activity, not on the basis of their land size. Farmers are some of the biggest funders of local government, with a significant number paying over $10,000 in rates per year. And with rates generally tied to land prices, rather than any financial ability to pay, even small increases in rates can have a significant impact on overall farming rates bills. At a local district council level, roading and district plan rules and reviews will continue to be big issues. Rural businesses and families rely on the local roading network and need effective and efficient
rural roading maintenance. At a regional council level, freshwater management – both water quality and water quantity – will continue to be the “hot topic”. Our position is that any water management process must be based on a solid scientific understanding, an appropriate balancing of costs, benefits and transitioning timeframes. It must also ensure full community engagement throughout the process. Over the next few years, central government will continue to place increasing national obligations on local councils to put into action. There is a strong need for each region or district to understand any impacts at a local level, and what local response is the most appropriate. What might be great in Waikato, may not be the best solution
for Wanaka. We need councillors who understand the district or region they are seeking to represent. They need the integrity and commitment to ask the hard questions, and to make decisions based on facts and hard evidence, rather than emotion, propaganda or political agendas. Local government elections are the time to get the right people on board. When you pick up your pen to vote, don’t just base your vote on a name you know, or the order in a voting pamphlet. Find out who is likely to represent both your needs and the district’s needs the best, and who will do the hard yards on your behalf. At the end of the day, if you don’t vote, or don’t take the time to understand your vote, you can’t complain when you don’t like a council’s decision.
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The Christchurch district contest and skills day of this year's FMG Young Farmer of the Year features one of the largest percentages of females (61 per cent) competing in the history of the contest. Only three females have made the grand final before but NZ Young Farmers CEO Terry Copeland believes this might be the year a woman not only reaches the pinnacle of the contest, but takes out the title as well. "We are thrilled with the number of
The Informant One word not far from most people’s lips around Wanaka or even those from any region of Central Otago is “Property” or more accurately the “price of property”. High demand coupled with a shortage of supply of housing stock is tempting many people to sell properties and bank the benefit of a quick profit over a very short time period. One aspect often forgotten about can be the taxation impact upon such transactions. Most people will be familiar by now with the “Bright Line” test as it applies to residential property purchases transacted post 1st October 2015. The “Brightline test” automatically taxes profits from the sale of non-family home residential properties that are transacted within two years of the date of purchase. The legislation is designed in such a way to widen the two year period as far as possible. Your purchase date beginning when the property is settled (not the date of signing the contract) versus the sale date being taken as of the date you sign the contract (not when possession takes place). Be careful you measure your days correctly with this one. Also worthy of note is vacant sections that have plans drawn up but no house built before the sale takes place do not qualify for the family home exemption. They are taxable if bought and sold within two years.
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females already entered in the contest this year and know that it is only a matter of time before we see a female take home the coveted Cloak of Knowledge and title of FMG Young Farmer of the Year," Terry said. The statistics showed more and more highly-capable young women were entering the primary industry, he said. Pictured: Former Aucklander Vanessa Robinson is joining a growing female trend and will be among the first to compete in this year’s FMG Young Farmer of the Year. There are other pieces of tax legislation that have been around a lot longer and written specifically to apply to land transactions. Many of these are lesser known so I thought I would cover off some of the some of the pertinent limbs of section CB of the Income Tax Act 2007. The first and most far reaching sub-section is subsection 6 that deals with land purchased with “Intent of Resale”. There is no limitation of time on this section so it captures almost all property purchased with intent for resale no matter how long it is held. The IRD use this section a lot if they believe a transaction is taxable. It’s their fall back “Ace” they play in a lot of tax audits. The IRD have been known to look to bank and lawyers notes when you seek bank funding approval at the time of purchase to verify intention. Those of you who are builders will be interested in sub-section 11. This catches profits from land sales within 10 years of completion of improvements upon the land and the improvements commenced when the taxpayer was a builder. For example if you are a builder and extend a rental property you have owned for 5 years when the work is completed then any sale can be tax free only after 15 years of ownership is complete. Not a well understood concept but can catch a lot of builders out. Sub-section 12 catches land where sub-division or development is commenced within 10 years of purchase regardless of the previous use and
According to a new study, a crossindustry online portal is needed in the primary sector to provide a leadership pathway for young leaders in industry good and non-profit organisations. according to a new study. The study was undertaken by New Zealand Young Farmers field officer Casey Huffstutler as part of the Kellogg Rural Leadership Programme. She looked at solutions to a professionalism shortage in primary sector governance. Casey said thousands of people volunteered their time in leadership roles in the primary industry every year but there was no specific information available to provide a pathway to allow people to take the next step. "There needs to be a one-stop-shop website of information on what is
applies to land developments or division schemes alike. This section can catch people who own residential and rural properties where division or development of the property commences within 10 years of purchase. Like sub-section 6 (“Intent to sell “) it can be far reaching and apply due to “commencement” being earlier than intended. This section also has many exemptions and exclusions making interpretation sometimes difficult. Sub-section 13 applies to any land developments or division of land (no matter how long you have owned the property) and significant expenditure is undertaken on roading, kerbing and similar services. 10 years ownership doesn’t always provide you with an out from tax. Often there are changes in the land that happen within 10 years of purchase (i.e. zoning changes or proposed District Plan changes) that have added 20% or more to the value of the land. This is a subjective test but a good example of this would be “Rural Lifestyle” land becoming “Low Density Residential”. Land sales from these transactions can also be taxable within a 10 year sale period. It is important to note that there are many exemptions and limitations to these sections as well as rules of association that effectively deem other people or business entities to take on land developer, builder status. The unintended consequences of this can be far more reaching than many imagine.
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available to up-and-coming leaders of tomorrow that want to make a difference in the rural communities of New Zealand," Casey said. It was apparent that the influence the internet and social media could play in filling those roles was not being considered, she said, in particular when targeting “the Millennials”. NZ Young Farmers CEO Terry Copeland said Casey's project highlighted an important issue within the primary industry. "Within our own organisation we have hundreds of members holding leadership positions and showing them a clear pathway towards higher governance has been a priority, but we haven't collaborated with other sector organisations to share those pathways,” Terry said. “Casey has identified a clear need for an online pathway and it is something we would support her in developing."
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4 A 1 D 2 F 2 I 1 N Hogan’s Hero This edgy design has been thoughtfully planned to accommodate all of your families holiday needs. The open plan top level living showcases the fantastic lake and mountain views that surround, and the boat has been well considered with the oversized ground-level garaging. Photos are indicative only and are from the identical 12a Hogan Lane next door. For Sale Deadline Sale 4pm 24th October 2016 (unless sold prior) View Sat 2pm & Wed 4:30pm or By Appointment www.rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21395 rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21395 Duncan and Kelly Good 0274 488 321 Duncan.kelly@raywhite.com LICENSED (REAA 2008)
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Wanaka 4a Willowridge The beautiful stacked stone fence sets the tone for this charming little two storey gem, straight out of a fairytale setting. Sitting in the desirable Willowridge, this two bedroom home with office and separate living will make the perfect first home, fantasy holiday cottage, or rental investment. Add to the home it’s established gardens and a sheltered location within close proximity to both the lakes edge and township, and this little number will be sure to be popular. The current owner has her heart set on her next home so is looking for offers on or before the Deadline Sale date of 5th October at 4pm.
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For Sale Deadline Sale 4pm 5th October 2016 (unless sold prior) View Saturday 3pm or By Appointment www.rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21474 rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21474 Rachel Walsh 0274 432 683 rachel.walsh@raywhite.com
For Sale Deadline Sale 4pm 7th October 2016 (unless sold prior) View Saturday 2pm or By Appointment www.rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21273 rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21273 Rachel Walsh 0274 432 683 rachel.walsh@raywhite.com
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Central Wanaka Development Opportunity This 2023 sqm consented block that makes up half of the original Wanaka Motels site, will be accessed from Upton Street, and currently has 4 x two bedroom flats returning $1200 pw, to ensure a healthy return to complement your capital growth. Develop yourself, subdivide or land-bank, the choice is yours in this highly desirable area.
For Sale Deadline Sale 4pm 6th October 2016 (unless sold prior) View Sat 1.30pm & Wed 4pm or By Appointment www.rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21466 rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21466 Jo Sedon 0274 454 590 jo.sedon@raywhite.com
Deadline Sale Offers by 4pm 11 October 2016 (unless sold prior) View Saturday 12pm or By Appointment www.rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21361 rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21361 Duncan and Kelly Good 0274 488 321 Duncan.kelly@raywhite.com
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4 A 2 F 2 I Minaret’s Hidden Treasure Situated at the end of a quiet lane, lies the hidden gem of 47 Minaret Ridge. A large fully fenced section, double garage, established garden, mountain views, and a sunny northerly aspect ticks all the boxes before even getting to the front door. If you’re looking for a superb family home in an exclusive location, call us to view today.
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Land Ahoy I can see a perfect spot with the most amazing views set up on the hillside. This 4189m2 block is titled so you don’t need to wait to build fully serviced, including power, water, phone, sewer & gas. Hide amongst the existing kanuka and enjoy views and the sun right to the end of the day. Close to Mt Iron and the Outlet you have walking & biking tracks literally on your doorstep. Auction 3pm, Friday 30 September 2016 (unless sold prior) Ray White Office, 1 Helwick Street, Wanaka View By Appointment www.rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21460 rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21460 Anna Findlay 0274 383 640 anna.findlay@raywhite.com LICENSED (REAA 2008)
880 sqm P Meadowstone Minter Jump on board before Percy leaves the Station forever, with this cul-desac cracker. At over 800 sqm and located in the heart of Stoney Creek, you will be only a few minutes stroll to the lake and town, in a practical and prime position. Concept plans are available on request from Assembly Architects, who are designing the home next door. Miss this one and you will regret it.
Auction 4pm, Friday 30 September 2016 (unless sold prior) Ray White Office, 1 Helwick Street, Wanaka View By Appointment www.rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21462 rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21462 Duncan and Kelly Good 0274 488 321 Duncan.kelly@raywhite.com LICENSED (REAA 2008)
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Bistro Gentil first hatted restaurant in Wanaka GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz Bistro Gentil (BG) became the first restaurant in Wanaka to be awarded a hat in the Cuisine New Zealand Good Food Awards 2016 competition. Scoring 15.5 out of a possible 20 in the judges’ assessment of the total restaurant experience, the restaurant was awarded one hat, putting it in the top 20 restaurants in New Zealand. Each restaurant is reviewed three times by a mystery guest during the judging period and is given points for food, service, wine and wine service and ambience, and judges commented on Bistro Gentil’s warm and welcoming interior, sprawling grounds, impressive art collection and its enomatic wine dispensing system along with its “world class food”. Judging for the awards concluded just prior to chef James Stapley leaving and head chef Mario Rodrigues, who has been at the restaurant since it opened in 2013, said the journey to Auckland for the awards was a great experience. “Being at the Cuisine awards was amazing. New Zealand food has stepped up and everyone is doing really good food. Instagram and social media are showing what they have to do to succeed,” he said. BG restaurant manager Kenny
Vaugh said, “I think when you come to dinner in a really nice place you expect an experience. Our aim is to give our customers the best experience for their hard earned-money. We treat everyone as a VIP.” Owner Luc Bohyn said things had changed a lot in the food industry in New Zealand over the years. “When I first came to New Zealand I did not think much of the food in New Zealand. It has come a long way.” Mario said Wanaka has always been seen as the little brother to Queenstown. “Everyone compares Wanaka to Queenstown and we know it is much better in Wanaka. In Queenstown it is all hustle and bustle, while in Wanaka it is nice and relaxed.To be the first restaurant in Wanaka to be awarded a hat is a great honour,” Mario said. Four other restaurants in Otago were awarded hats. Amisfield, Queenstown scored 16.5/20 and was awarded two hats. Botswana Butchery, Queenstown scored 15/20, Fishbone Bar & Grill, Queenstown scored 15.5/20 and Rata, Queenstown scored 15.5/20 and were all awarded one hat. Head Chef Mario Rodrigues and restaurant manager Kenny Vaugh are pictured in front of Zadok Ben David sculpture “looking up, looking down”.
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Annual endurance race entries open Entries for the sixth annual Deans Bank 10-hour Enduro are now open. The event takes place on October 23, with team or individuals riding the Deans Bank mountain biking track as many times as possible in ten hours. There is always a fun atmosphere at the annual event for both riders and spectators though the purpose-built, 12km, loop track can be a challenge with with banks, berms, humps and hollows.
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Rise in bacterial gastroenteritis STAFF REPORTER editor@thewanakasun.co.nz Public Health South has started to see an increase in bacterial gastroenteritis across the district and is reminding the public of the importance of practicing good hand hygiene. The main bacteria responsible for the rise in the number of cases are campylobacter and a type of salmonella associated with farm animals. Salmonellosis is an infection caused by salmonella bacteria. The infection is spread through contact with infected animals, drinking untreated water, eating food that has been undercooked, contaminated or poorly handled, eating shellfish from polluted waters and having contact with infected people. Symptoms include abdominal pain, frequent diarrhoea, headache, fever and sometimes vomiting. They can occur between six and 72 hours after ingesting the bacteria and can last up
to five days. “The numbers are low, less than five cases, and we see this kind of increase every year around this time, around lambing and calving season, and it is important for the public to be aware and to be vigilant,” Southern DHB medical officer of health and public health physician, Dr Naomi Gough, said. The best way to minimise getting and spreading the illness is good hand hygiene practices, which involves washing your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds and drying them thoroughly with a clean towel. This should be done before and after preparing food, before eating, after going to the toilet or changing a baby’s nappy, after handling or playing with animals and after gardening. If people become ill, they should stay away from work, school and preschool until symptom-free for 48 hours to reduce the risk of spreading the infection to other people.
Kanga for Mothers Helpers Local kangatrainer Fiona Chapman is hosting a mini kanga class (postnatal babywearing workout) to raise money for Mothers Helpers on October 5. Kangatrainers around the country will be holding similar events during the first week of October which is NZ Babywearing week. Everyone that participates, or Fiona said people can simply come and watch, is asked to donate a gold coin which will go to Mothers Helpers. Mothers Helpers is an organisation that supports mothers under stress and suffering from postnatal depression. Kangatraining NZ chose Mothers Helpers as research has shown that exercise and babywearing can reduce the risks of postnatal
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SELF-EMPLOYED AND NEED FINANCE HELP? Getting a home loan can be challenging especially when you’re self-employed. The Wanaka and Queenstown market is full of small business owners who are working hard to grow into more substantial operations. The issue many find is that once their business starts to take off that’s when they need more funds to grow or even buy a house. This can create a disconnect, as typically banks will only consider a business’ past trading history when determining its ability to repay a new loan. Borrowing money then becomes difficult, not to mention frustrating, as even though cash flow may be strong, lenders may not be interested if there is insufficient proof to back this up. As a result many business owners have to delay buying or building a home or expanding their business until the new financial year. Businesses that have been trading for less than two years are often in a similar boat. So what are the options available for business owners wanting to buy or build a home? One option is to work with your accountant/financial planner to establish your cash flow position and profit position. Investing this time early to get the books
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in order can offer rewards when it’s time to apply for a loan later. Having documentation to prove income from an accountant and understanding the process can help get you where you want to be faster, easier, and sooner than you thought possible. If you’re self-employed and would like to explore all your finance options regardless if you want to buy or build your own home or fund business expansion, a Mike Pero Adviser can help. Simply call your local finance expert Mark on 021 275 5129 for an obligation free discussion and to take a step closer to owning your own home.
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The Wanaka Sun asked the Otago Regional Council if this unusual sediment, spotted near Glendhu Bay, was pollen or pollution. “We looked into it and it was found to be pollen in the water. We have received no reports of runoff going into Lake Wanaka on or around that day,” ORC director environmental monitoring and operations Scott MacLean said. THURSDAY 29.09.16 - WEDNESDAY 05.10.16
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Notice of Intention to Grant Lease Over Recreation Reserve Wanaka Croquet Club PURSUANT TO SECTION 54(1)(b) OF THE RESERVES ACT 1977. The land described in Schedule A of this Notice (the Land) is vested in the Queenstown-Lakes District Council pursuant to Section 26A of the Reserves Act 1977 as recreation reserve. Wanaka Croquet Club is seeking a lease over the reserve to construct a storage facility. The Council is considering granting the appropriate lease pursuant to Section 54(1)(b) of the Reserves Act 1977. Pursuant to Section 54(1)(b) of the Reserves Act 1977 the Council has an obligation to publicly notify its intention to grant such lease by way of this Notice. Any person or organisation may object to or make submissions with respect to the proposed licence. More information can be obtained from the Council’s agent, APL Property, PO Box 1586, Queenstown, phone 03 442 7133 or email queenstown@aplproperty.co.nz. Submissions will be required no later than 30 October 2016 and should be sent to APL Property as above. Schedule A: The reserve is legally described as Section 93 Block XIV Lower Wanaka SD. THIS NOTICE is given on behalf of Queenstown Lakes District Council by APL Property, PO Box 1586, Queenstown, phone 03 442 7133.
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EMPLOYMENT HOST/GUIDE Minaret Station Alpine Lodge is a family owned tourism business operating as a division of The Alpine Group Limited. Based in Wanaka, we specialise in Guided Hunting, Guided Fishing, Heli-Skiing, Heli-Adventures with guests accommodated and hosted in New Zealand’s most remote Luxury Lodge. We require an experienced, well presented and hardworking Host/Guide to join our dedicated team at Minaret Station Alpine Lodge. This pivotal role is dual purpose. The successful applicant will be an active and amiable individual with exceptional people skills, who has an affinity and understanding of New Zealand's outdoors and high country. The ability to relate well to discerning guests and clients from all over the world is paramount, as is the ability to host them at the lodge and make their stay
memorable. Hiking and showcasing the outdoors is an expectation. This position is for the Summer months and operates with multi day rosters requiring successive overnight stays at the remotely located Minaret Station Alpine Lodge. The successful applicant will ideally be flexible, accommodating, show initiative, be comfortable flying, and hold a current First Aid certificate.
Night Porter/Housekeeper Not Afraid Of Things That Go Bump In The Night! Trouble Sleeping? This could be the 30 hours a week job for you Night Porter at Cromwell’s Only Hotel & Tourist Centre Bumps in the night, unusual requests from guests, occasional emergency situations; they’re all part of what makes life interesting for the night porter at Cromwell’s only hotel and tourist centre. Always a great place to work, it will be even better when multi-million dollar work is completed in early December. As night porter you must be trustworthy, personable and reliable with no family commitments or health issues that could mean last minute calls to say you can’t come to work. To help you keep wide awake and blood circulating during the wee small hours, housekeeping is part of the job. Attention to detail and pride in work well done is a must. For this Tues – Fri (so you still get Saturday night to go out) 10.30pm – 6am opportunity send your CV to executive housekeeper Alison at Alison@Thegate.nz or phone 027 52 64 754 between 9am and 2pm.
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1st XV Manager For Otago Secondary School First XV Rugby Competition In 2017 Mount Aspiring College will again enter a team into the Otago 1st XV competition. Applications are invited for the above, voluntary, position at Mount Aspiring College, Wanaka.
The full job description is available on the college website (search for ‘vacancies’). Please apply by letter to: The Principal, Mount Aspiring College, 101 Plantation Rd, Wanaka, 9305. Alternatively email learn@mtaspiring.school.nz. Applications are to be no later than Monday 10th October 2016.
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1st XV Coach For Otago Secondary School First XV Rugby Competition In 2017 Mount Aspiring College will again enter a team into the Otago 1st XV competition. Applications are invited for the above, voluntary, position at Mount Aspiring College, Wanaka.
The full job description is available on the college website (search for ‘vacancies’). Please apply by letter to: The Principal, Mount Aspiring College, 101 Plantation Rd, Wanaka, 9305. Alternatively email learn@mtaspiring.school.nz. Applications are to be no later than Monday 10th October 2016.
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Wanaka Marina Limited wishes to advise that in terms of the company’s resource consent conditions, there will be chemical weed control measures taking place from the 10th October 2016 until 31st October 2016 depending on weather conditions. The chemical, Diquat, will be applied within 25 metres of the marina structure by ERMA approved licensed applicator, Landcare Services Limited. Access to the marina and surrounding water ways will be restricted during the period of application. Signage will be placed in the area to notify to public of the restricted access. This notice is given in accordance with the Otago Regional Council Water Use & Management policy under clause 12:7.1.1ii For further details please feel free to contact the applicator Graeme Larcombe on 027-222 5467 or the Marina Secretary Shane Gibson on 03-443-0086.
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NOTICES WANAKA SALVATION Army Family Store. Opening Hours – Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm, Saturday 9.30am – 4pm. We look forward to seeing you here!
JP SERVICES are available at Community Networks every 9.30 am for registration and the AGM will commence at Tuesday from 1pm and Friday from 10.30am. Please book 10.00 am.The meeting will be followed by a Forum where your appointment by ringing Community Networks 03 443 issue of concern can be asked to community leaders. 7799. FARM SCALE composting workshop and multi task sprayer demonstration. Cromwell, 15th October 9am till 4pm WANTED $40. Register / info s.hoskin@xtra.co.nz
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BUSINESS NETWORKING International. The Wanaka chapter of BNI meets weekly at 7am Tuesday morning. Great networking opportunity to grow your business. Contact Rosie Ford for information 021 189 6671
THE HAWEA Community Association invites the public to its AGM at the Hawea community centre ,The doors open at
WANAKA PRIMARY School ‘Op Shop’ open Tues & Thurs - 12 midday to 4pm. Use Koru Way entrance, off Totara Terrace, alongside the steps. RAGS, RAGS, rags ... little ones, big ones, cotton ones and drop cloths, available from the Wanaka Salvation Army Family Store 443 5068 NEW REWARDS will be available on Plastic Bag Free Wanaka’s crowd funding campaign this week. Check them out at pledgeme.co.nz- project THE WANAKA BAG
SERVICES WANAKA PHARMACY is your local pharmacy. We’re the big pharmacy at the top of Helwick Street - open until 7pm every single day. Ph 443 8000 THE SCHOOL Holidays are here! Check out our website for details of our spring School Holiday Club and how to book: www.communitynetworks.co.nz. FREE LEGAL ADVICE available at Community Networks delivered by the Dunedin Community Law Centre on Wednesday 5th October. Please call Community Networks on 443 7799 to book your appointment. WHEELS TO DUNSTAN –free shuttle service to Dunstan Hospital or Alexandra specialist appointments, also linking with the St Johns Health Shuttle to Dunedin Hospital. For bookings please call Community Networks on 03 443 7799 before 3pm the day before.
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Survival skills shared at course GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz A desire to equip people with the necessary skills to survive in the great New Zealand outdoors has prompted Ben Logan and Dr Greg Emerson to run the first Wilderness Survival and First Aid course in Wanaka on October 1. Ben is an elite athlete and men’s health strategist and his ultimate mission is to work with men to reclaim their “inner wild” and bring health, strength and resilience into the modern world. He is joined by Dr Greg Emerson, a senior emergency physician, ex-professional athlete and sustainable off-grid permaculture farmer. He is originally from Nelson, but currently lives in the Gold Coast Hinterland. He is trained in wilderness survival skills. Ben said, “The main goal of wilderness adventure is to make it back home safe. From a river crossing going bad to a getting caught by weather on backcountry hike, accidents do happen. We will teach you not only how to survive, but thrive, in the cold without food and learn wilderness first aid.” The course will cover first aid, cold water immersion training and
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Postal voting is underway in the Queenstown Lakes District elections, with more people voting early than at the comparable stage three years ago. Figures from the independent company conducting the QLDC elections, Electionz.com, show that so far 20.61 percent, or 4355 votes, have been returned. More than 21 percent of Wanaka voters have returned their votes, while 19.03 percent of Queens-
town-Wakatipu voters and 26.15 percent of the Arrowtown voters have voted. At the same stage in the 2013 elections, less than ten percent of votes had been returned. The election for Mayor, Council and Wanaka Community Board is being held by postal vote. Votes are processed as they are received by Electionz.com but not counted. The election closes at midday on Saturday October 8 so votes should be posted by Wednesday October 5 to ensure they are received in time to be counted.
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Lake Hawea Golf Saturday 24/9 Inter-Club 1st=Peter Devine 76/10/66 1st=Rodney Rae 75/9/66 3rd=Brian Spicer 74/7/67 3rd=Fraser MacLachlan 66/+1/67 5th Robbie Freer 74/6/88 6th Greg Rabbit 81/12/69 Junior 13+ 1st Chris Morrow 83/18/65 2nd Scott Read 87/20/67 3rd Kevin Paulin 85/17/68 4th R.Hamilton 87/19/68 5th Greg McMeekell 83/13/70 Geoff Neiderer 86/18/70 Wayne Chamberlain 86/18/70 Closest To Pin No 1 Senior: Bill Grant / Junior: Dougal Wilson No 5 Senior: Fraser MacLachlan / Junior: Bill Churstan Sunday Club Day: Stableford 1st Chris Morrow 47 2nd Stew Burt 42 on CB 3rd Josiah Carnie 42 4th Mark Anderson 41 5th Scott Read 41 6th Ian Brown 40 7th Kelly MacKenzie 37 Closest To Pin No 1: Neil Matchett No 5: Scott Read Birdies Nett Eagles: Hole 2: Lynn Stuart & Ian Brown
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Youth series champions The final NZ Youth Series super-G, giant slalom and slalom races were held at Cardrona Alpine Resort last weekend (September 23 to 25). The overall under-14 and under-16 series champions were presented with their awards on Sunday. The under-14 female and male champions were Paige Cause (Team
Hutt) and Sam Hadley (Wanaka Ski & Snowsports/Cardrona). The under-16 female and male champions were Alice Robinson (Queenstown Alpine Ski Team) and Shun Takada (Wanaka Ski & Snowsports/Cardrona). Pictured: The NZ Youth Series champions.
Thirty-three teams, some who had travelled from Alexandra, Cromwell and Tarras primary schools, took part in the Upper Clutha primary and intermediate ski and snowboard event at Cardrona Alpine Resort last week. This event was about taking the opportunity to have a go, as a team, in a fun and friendly environment. Hosting by the Wanaka Ski and Snowsports Club, 125 young ski and snowboard athletes competed in giant slalom and gravity cross. This year, three independent home school teams also took on the competition and were awarded medals for the overall place they achieved. The overall results were based on the combined time from one timed run on the giant slalom course plus one timed run through gravity cross. The best three combined results, from a maximum team of four, were collated to find places one to three in the primary and intermediate categories.
The primary ski team event was won by Less School more Ski (Holy Family Catholic School), who was also awarded the Ski Connect Trophy for 2016. Wanaka Primary School teams The Rockets was placed second and Team Zoom was placed third. Primary independent ski teams We Don’t do Park and The New Crew placed second and fifth overall. Airshredders (WPS) was the primary snowboard race winner. Human Groomers (WPS) was placed second and Hawea Half Pipes (Hawea Flat School) was placed third. The primary independent snowboard team Homeschool Hommies was placed first overall. The intermediate ski and snowboard podiums were filled with Mount Aspiring College students. Ski teams Flying Ducks, Midgets and Zoom Zoom were placed first, second and third respectively, while the snowboard podium was filled by The Grommies in first place, The Melon Ducks in second place and The Shredders in third place. Zoe Smith was the fastest girl on the hill, while Patrick Hartley was the fastest boy.
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Snow Sports NZ awards Athletes prepare for national Snow Sports NZ has announced the nominees for its annual awards. The awards encompass a 12-month timeframe which includes the 2015/2016 Northern Hemisphere season and the 2016 Southern Hemisphere season. Nominees include three members of the Wells family, up-and-comers Finn Bilous and Craig Murray, Paralympian Adam Hall, as well as local freeski and freeride legends Janina Kuzma, Sam Lee and Sam Smoothy.
Students Campbell Wright and Louis Jones, coach Ben Adams and instructors Emilie Tait-Jamieson and Sam Lynch complete the local line up. Awards will be presented to the 2016 Masters Ski Racing Champions, Wanaka’s Bonny Teat and Jon Wardrop, of Auckland. The Snow Sports NZ Annual Awards Night will be held on October 8 at the Lake Wanaka Centre from 7pm.
SportSmart launched model which has a proven record in reducing significant injuries in athletes. ACC has already provided funding to support the introduction of the NZ Football Injury Prevention team to deliver the FIFA11+ to 80,000 high school students, 4000 coaches, and clubs around the country. “The evidence suggests that traditional warm up methods of basic cardio-vascular exercise and static stretches are ineffective at preparing players to take the field. Warm up routines that also incorporate exercises to develop neuromuscular control are far more effective,” Isaac said.“Our research shows that the sooner we can get players to see the importance of warming up properly before going on the field, the better.”
ACC and New Zealand Football have teamed up for a new sports injury prevention programme. ACC received just under half a million new claims last year for sports and recreation injuries at a cost of around $474 million. “Warming up before playing sport improves performance, helps players to become physically and mentally prepared, and is a great step towards preventing injury,” ACC sport injury prevention manager Isaac Carlson said. “We want to encourage Kiwis to get the most out of their sport by helping them avoid sports-related injuries and staying in the game rather than spending time on the sidelines injured.” The new SportSmart warm up programme is based on the FIFA11+
gymsports finals debut STAFF REPORTER editor@thewanakasun.co.nz Five Aspiring Gymsports athletes are putting in extra training hours these school holidays in preparation for the 2016 National Gymsports Finals in Invercargill. The athletes have become South Island and Otago champions as they made their way through national qualifying competitions to achieve the required qualification scores for the prestigious event. They were then selected to represent Otago to compete against the best gymnasts and trampolinists in their age group and level. It is the first time any Wanaka/Hawea athletes have qualified and been selected to compete at the event. Isabella Soper, competing in the women’s artistic gymnastics step five, has been a member of Aspiring Gymsports Club for many years. The 2016 Otago Champion progressed from Mini Muscles and recreation gymnastics to the competitive gymnastics programme at the club.
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