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ast Thursday saw the landing of the Otago Rescue Helicopter Trust’s new Kawasaki BK117 on Pembroke Park, but fortunately it wasn’t there to tend to a wounded patient. The helicopter, which has instrument flight rating technology making it the most advanced machine of its type in the world, has already been busy taking patients from Wanaka to Dunedin Hospital since its commission three weeks ago. But on Thursday September 29, it touched down in the town with the trust’s pilot Graeme Gale, chairman Ross Black and chief executive Ken Franklin to receive a donation of $54,000 from Wanaka’s Freemasons. District grand master of the Otago Lakes District of Freemasons Gordon Girvan, who began an appeal for the funds at the beginning of the year, said that he was humbled by the support the appeal had received.

“This is an amazing result. There were a number of Freemasons who gave very generous donations because they have had to use this service. The decision to choose this organisation was that it provided a valuable service to everyone in this district, and the Freemasons understand that to have such a valuable service in our area is of great importance. We are pleased that we can assist in a fundraising venture that will assist all the people living in the area served by the Otago Helicopter Rescue Trust.” Otago Freemasons lodges donated $34,000 in total; a figure that was topped up by a $20,000 donation from the charity’s base in Wellington. Pictured: ORHT pilot Graeme Gale, ORHT chief executive Ken Franklin, Wanaka Freemason Gordon Girvan, and ORHT chairman Ross Black.

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s the trout season opens and anglers move out into the rivers and streams to fish, Fish & Game is calling on the Department of Conservation to do more to reduce the threat 1080 poison poses to people gathering food from waterways. DOC has issued a warning to trout anglers not to eat trout from 1080 drop areas for a week after a poisoning operation and Fish & Game said the warning doesn’t go far enough. The organisation said while it believes it would be rare, it is possible for an angler to be exposed to risk from 1080 by eating a trout which had consumed 1080 bait. The bait is presently being dropped as part of the national “Battle for the Birds” campaign to control predator numbers. Fish & Game chief executive Bryce Johnson said, “Fish & Game questions the basis of DOC’s advice and believes to be on the safe side, the waiting period needs to be much longer. We recommend

this course of action and we must now assume it has failed to instruct its helicopter operators dropping the 1080,” Bryce said. Fish & Game is now calling for more research into how susceptible trout are to ingesting 1080 and the health threat posed by humans eating freshwater fish exposed to 1080. “There is uncertainty around the existing science. What we need is more robust scientific research to be undertaken to establish what the risk is to humans and freshwater species like trout and the best way to mitigate that risk. This will ensure the long term safety of all people gathering food from rivers, lakes and streams,” Bryce said. DOC director national operations Martin Kessick said DOC has responded to concerns raised by Fish & Game earlier this month and asked

instead that anglers wait for a month after a 1080 drop before eating trout from a poisoned area.” He believes DOC could do a lot more to reduce the health threat, including organising a poison drop at a less sensitive time of year. “Fish & Game has trialled how attractive 1080 baits are to trout and unfortunately we have found they will eat them. As a result, we have asked DOC not to drop 1080 into or immediately beside rivers and streams. The technology to do this is readily available and is already used in aerial poisoning operations along conservation land boundaries to stop 1080 falling onto neighbouring properties.” “We thought we had reached agreement in talks with DOC last week for this to happen but DOC now appears reluctant to commit itself to

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MPI to assess the risk to trout consumers if trout ate 1080 baits. “DOC takes any food safety risk very seriously, which is why we sought MPI’s advice ahead of the fishing season,” Martin said. “While the chance of catching a trout that has eaten a 1080 bait that may have fallen into water is considered minimal, MPI has advised that a waiting period of seven days to fish and eat trout from an area where there has been a 1080 operation would be prudent to mitigate any food safety concerns.” Martin said anglers can find details on the DOC website about planned and completed 1080 pest control operations. This would apply to all sites being treated, including Makarora. DOC senior community ranger Annette Grieve said the aerial pest control pre-feed operation in Makarora due to take place this week has been postponed, with an update to be provided on Monday, October 10. “A 2016 aerial pest control operation is yet to be scheduled for the Matukituki Valley. This is due to be confirmed later in the month,” Annette said.

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GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz With only three more days until the postal voting closes in the Queenstown Lakes District elections, only 37 percent of people in the district have returned their votes. Figures from the independent company conducting the QLDC elections, Electionz.com, show that so far 37.68 percent, or 7963 votes, have been returned. More than 39 percent of Wanaka voters have returned their votes, while 36.04 percent of Queenstown-Wakatipu voters and 39.66 percent

of the Arrowtown voters have voted. 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. QLDC communications manager Michele Poole said, “People can make special votes in Wanaka at the QLDC office in Ardmore St until 5pm on Friday. There is no special voting in Wanaka on Saturday but on Saturday morning, people can drop off their votes to the Wanaka Library between 10am and 12pm. Voting closes at 12pm so 12.01pm will be too late.”

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Wanaka has welcomed its first ever care suite to be dedicated to palliative and respite care. The Aspiring Enliven Care Centre, based next to the medical centre on Cardrona Valley Road, was officially opened on Friday September 30 by Waitaki MP Jacqui Dean (pictured with Russell McGeorge of UC Hospice Trust).

Jacqui Dean said, “I commend those involved in the Aspiring Enliven Care Centre project for having the vision and the drive to establish a facility like this in Wanaka. Their foresight will ensure that many generations to come will enjoy the best of care.” The $9.3 million centre will provide rest home and hospital care, rest home level dementia care and respite or palliative care.

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The increase in the amount tourists are spending within Wanaka has topped all other regions in the country, August’s figures have revealed. Monthly Regional Tourism Estimates (MRTEs) released by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment revealed that Wanaka’s yearly expenditure growth is 16.3 percent, higher than any other town or city; figures which have boosted Otago to make it the second fastest growing region in the country. General manager at Lake Wanaka Tourism (LWT), James Helmore, said, “It’s great to see the

spend growth for the Wanaka region leading the country. This has been an ongoing trend since the new MRTEs were launched and is a result of the increased awareness of the Wanaka region LWT activity has generated, both internationally and domestically.” Wanaka’s tourism expenditure for August was around $48 million with the Otago region’s tourism expenditure for the year around $3.2 billion, up 9.6 percent from last year. “We expect this trend to continue with increased air capacity bringing more visitors to New Zealand and Wanaka, with shoulder season numbers continuing to extend out with a smaller increase in peak months,” James said.

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Pembroke Park freshens up DANIELLE BUTLER newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz Pembroke Park’s turf is being given a facelift this month in an eight-week renovation which aims to spruce up the recreational area in time for summer. Queenstown Lakes District Council’s (QLDC) contractor TIC is currently carrying out the work, which began last month and will continue through October. Throughout the two month period,

the turf will be scarified to remove thatch and dead plant matter, areas of heavy use will be reseeded, the mouths of the football goals will be returfed and the entire park will be fertilised. QLDC’s communications manager, Michele Poole, said that the progressive renovation was only being carried out on weekdays so that the grounds would still be available for sport at the weekends. Pictured: A section of Pembroke Park’s turf undergoing renovation.

Sports centre to be alcohol free GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz A resolution was passed at last week’s full council meeting to make the new Wanaka Recreation Centre an alcohol-free facility. Councillor Ella Lawton and Alexa Forbes passed the motion that the Queenstown Lakes District Council Alcohol Policy be adopted for the facility. This would mean all users of the facility be informed that the venue was designated alcohol free (unless an alcohol licence is

in place). The objectives of the policy are to minimise the harm caused by the excessive use or inappropriate consumption of alcohol at the facility, promote an alcohol free environment and support the balance of events that meet community objects for the district as a whole in respect of recreational activities and economic growth. Councillors Mel Gazzard and Simon Stamers-Smith voted against the motion and Councillor Scott Stevens abstained.

Businesses invited to village centre STAFF REPORTER editor@thewanakasun.co.nz Construction of the new village centre at residential development Northlake is underway and with an anticipated 2017 opening, with businesses being invited to become part of the development. Space is available for a medical centre, child care facility, cafe/ restaurant/bar, general store and deli, fitness centre, retail shops and offices within a purpose built business park complex.

Tim Thomas, broker in Colliers’ Queenstown office, who is marketing the development for lease said, “The Northlake village centre will give the residents of Northlake and the wider Wanaka area a fantastic community hub in a green and pleasant environment, surrounded by residential activity. It is sure to be a popular local meeting point and the social hub of a vibrant community. A design style has been carefully established to achieve a thriving urban hub in the magnificent Wanaka landscape.”

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New fire station open day well attended GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz Around 200 people turned up to the new Wanaka Fire Station’s Open Day on Saturday October 1. Wanaka deputy chief fire officer Garth Campbell was delighted with the public turnout. “Everyone had a great time and enjoyed checking

out the new equipment and fire station. We also had a lot of nice comments about what a great asset the new station is to the community.” The new station will be officially opened on November 12. Oscar Brereton, pictured, was one of the many children to jump in the hot seat of one of the station’s fire trucks.

Lasers endanger coastguard boats DANIELLE BUTLER newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz Coastguards out on Lake Wanaka this week got a shock when they were greeted with a laser beam being pointed in their direction during training. The green beam was pointed at two coastguard boats as they undertook towing practice, at around 8.30pm on Monday (October 3). The beam came from the Lismore Park area and was pointed at the boats as they were between Eely Point and Ruby Island, heading back towards Roy’s Bay. Coastguard skipper Lynn Stuart, said that although the boat he was on wasn’t affected too badly, a second boat noticed the beam and the people on board were “a bit blinded by it”. “It could potentially be dangerous, not as much for us as it would be for a pilot in the air, but it should definitely be discouraged,” Lynn said. Alan McKay, who was in the second boat, said

that when the laser hit from the side it lit the whole of his cabin bright green and resulted in him unable to see his controls or where he was going. The incident comes as police investigate two reports from pilots of laser strike attacks in both Hutt Valley and Auckland at the end of September, while a Police Eagle helicopter was also targeted over Otahuhu. Passenger planes on route to both Wellington and Auckland airports were targeted, prompting police to issue warnings over the dangers of pointing lasers at aircraft. Senior Constable Shane Gealey, tactical flight officer at the Air Support Unit, said, “While to the person pointing the laser it may just be a little dot of light, for the person on the other end it is a large illumination that can cause eye damage, flash blindness and headaches.” Anyone caught is likely to face charges such as endangering transport or criminal nuisance.

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CAMERA CLUB Bob Moore Camera Club Despite the era of digital imaging with cameras that can capture millions of shades of colour, the attraction of black and white pictures is as strong as ever. Portrait photography is a particular area where monochrome images can look really spectacular and it is a creative way to render our subject. The most important feature of a portraits is the subject’s eyes as they are the focal point the image is built around. This is especially true when shooting in monochrome. A great black and white image strips away unneeded information from the picture helping to emphasise specific elements to our viewer without the distraction of colour. Without colour an image often breaks down into forms and shapes. Eyes are the shapes that everyone recognizes. They also express the mood and character of our subject. Whether deep and meaningful, fun and playful, dark and mysterious - no matter what the mood, in the eyes we will find it. The eyes of our subject will tell a story. Our job as a portrait photographer is to capture them doing so and draw this to the attention of our viewer. So it is

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essential that we make sure that our subject’s eyes are correctly lit and sharply focused. If we achieve this we are well on the way to creating a great black and white portrait. Like eyes, other facial features take up more prominence in mono portraits. Things like the set of the jaw, eyebrows, shape of a mouth, a smile or a serious expression can all be used to great effect. How we choose to light our subject is for us to decide. If we are looking for high contrast images we should choose a harder source of light to emphasise the hard gradation in tones. Conversely if we are looking for softer tones and subtler images we should choose a softer sources of light. Light sources are numerous (studio, strobes, reflectors, camera flash) and too complex to describe here. However natural light is perhaps one of the best choices, helped by a little fill in flash to lighten any shadows. If taking a picture indoors we could place our subject close to a window to get a softer light. Outdoors natural light can be most effective if we can place our subject in an area of open shade. Whatever light source we choose we should make sure the image is correctly

exposed to ensure contrast in maintained. Camera settings are open to experiment, but generally set the camera to ‘aperture’ programme with the lens at a wide aperture (f1.8 to f4.5), so that the background is blurred and not distracting the viewer from the main subject. In ‘aperture’ mode the camera will take charge of the shutter speed. Basic post-production is quite simple; convert to black and white, adjust exposure, deepen blacks and/or shadows using tone curve, and add a bit of sharpening. We should not, however, be afraid to experiment, and the above is only a guide to picture taking. But be aware it is very easy to become addicted to black and white photography. John Grey’s picture ‘A Hard Man’ is a great example of a classic black and white portrait. John took the picture of an old friend he was visiting in Christchurch. He took the photo using a Canon EOS10D attached to a telephoto lens set at 90mm with an aperture of f2.8, a shutter speed of f 1/90th second and an ISO 200. John handheld his camera using natural light coming through a window and reflected light from walls. In post-production he adjusted the exposure, and increased contrast and sharpness a little. John’s picture was well received by the judge of the club’s monthly competition who awarded it an honours. 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

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Sci-fi director takes questions DANIELLE BUTLER newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz The director of an award-winning feature film will be hosting a special screening and Q+A session at Cinema Paradiso on Saturday (October 8). Christian Nicolson, who has directed comedy feature film This Giant Papier Mache Boulder is Actually Really Heavy, is holding the screening ahead of the movie’s

nationwide release. “It’s an indie comedy adventure about three guys that get sucked into a B Grade sci-fi universe when watching an old 1950s sci-fi movie. It has taken five years of hard labour and is all totally self-funded. It’s a real Kiwi do-it-yourself story and to say that it is now ending up in cinemas and is a well liked movie is worth a look,” Christian said. The Q+A session takes place on Saturday at 8pm.

Full steam ahead for boat race The annual Great Kahu Youth Cardboard Boat Race and Polar Plunge will return again this year despite Wanakafest being postponed. The two events, organised by Kahu Youth, have been firm favourites at the Labour weekend festival and will be held from 12.30pm to 2.30pm on October 23. Lakeland Adventures has offered a jet boat ride as the prize for the overall winner of the boat race and there will also be prizes for fastest

boat to complete the course, the Titanic trophy (best sinking), most outrageous boat, best themed boat and best designed boat. There will be plenty of goodies for the Polar Plunge contestants too, with prizes for best boy, girl and adults outfits, best individual and group performance and best dismount. Contact Rich and Angie on 443 5880 or email kahu.youth@xtra. co.nz for more information.

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Family lends helping hand in Asia Wanaka family the Lamings is preparing for their trip over to South East Asia later this month, however this is one family holiday that won’t be all about beaches, exploring and relaxation. The family of five have sponsored a child in Sri Lanka and have been working with ChildFund NZ on a project in Batticaloa, in the Eastern province of Sri Lanka, to help the local community there and assist with the education of underprivileged children. “These people have had a pretty tough old time. We’ll spend time trying to understand the needs of the local community and help them access these. It’s all part of a ten-year strategic plan that ChildFund have for Batticaloa, which is very much

about developing a self sufficient community, which the charity will be able to exit altogether after ten years,” Matt Laming said. Some of the funds raised by the Lamings will go towards the development of a technology centre to help make learning more efficient. They will also hold workshops within the community to help local people set up their own sustainable businesses. The family are fundraising for ChildFund NZ via their givealittle page, which can be found by searching for noodlesandnotepads at givealittle. co.nz. The children are also collecting items through their schools for children in Sri Lanka. Pictured: Eleven-year-old Charlotte, ten-yearold Ruby and eight-year-old Bede with parents Anna and Matt Laming on the Great Wall of China last year.

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All money raised from sales of the clothes will go towards Plunket’s free drop-in clinic on Ardmore Street. Clothes can be dropped into the Plunket Rooms on Ardmore Street between 9am and 3pm, Monday to Thursday, up until Thursday October 13. The garage sale takes place at The Albert Town Tavern on Sunday October 16 from 10am to 2pm.

Rotary book sale raises $13,500 GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz The Rotary Book sale was a great success on the weekend with hundreds of books going to new homes. The hard work of the Wanaka Rotarians paid off with approximately $13,500 raised during the threeday sale. Rotary Club of Wanaka communications manager Fran Tate said lots of family groups and holiday-makers attended the sale, some returning two or three times over the three day event. A children’s corner was created called ‘Read, Rap & Relax’ an area

with big cushions to sit on. This proved to be a hit with some of the younger visitors who spent time poring over books. “We had a visiting NZ historian talking to people about the broad selection of NZ books on sale. There were lots of holiday makers who came along to augment their reading material and some had been to several previous sales. One young lady spent $1500 on books with some Rotarians helping her choose books for her collection,” Fran said. Wanaka Rotary would like to thank their sponsors Stonewood Homes, UCT, Mitre 10, QLDC, Radio Wanaka, Westpac, Print It, Wanaka App, Wastebusters and the Wanaka Sun.

Vintage art ten years in the making STAFF REPORTER editor@thewanakasun.co.nz Ten years after her last solo exhibition, vintage clothing artist Sonia Richter is opening the doors of her studio once more to show the public what she’s been working on. The Wanaka-based artist is showcasing the new work at her Frederick Street studio tomorrow (Friday October 7) until Sunday October 9. Sonia said, “I’m super excited about showing everyone what I’ve been focusing on for the past three years. My art is a bold fusion of painting, sculpture and assemblage, using vintage clothing as my base. I have always had a huge interest in clothing design and wearable art, and this comes through strongly in my painting.” Visitors can expect to find long-treasured and op shop pieces, from boyfriends’ shirts to vintage dresses, corsets and fencing paraphernalia, all of

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Recycled fashion rehearsals begin DANIELLE BUTLER newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz Costumes have been created, models have been recruited and rehearsals will be underway next week for the Wanaka Wearable Creations show. Anna Mackay, who is producing the show alongside Sarah Shore, said that amongst 23 submissions, the recycled outfits have been created from coffee pods, toast and medical equipment to name just a few materials. Wanaka couple Sarah and Dave Millwater, whose daughters have cystic fibrosis, have recreated a set of lungs as part of their costume out of extra parts of medical equipment

that they don’t use to raise awareness of cystic fibrosis within the community. “Most people have finished their outfits now so it is all about the lights, choreography and putting together a show. We have had twothirds of new people entering, which is really great, and it is different this year as most people have more than one model and more than one part to their outfits, which is cool,” Anna said. The show is held from October 27 to 29 at the Lake Wanaka Centre and general admission seating will be on sale from October 11. For tickets and information search for Wanaka Wearable Creations on Facebook.

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N O T I C E B O A R D Amended Meeting Schedule The QLDC October Meeting Schedule has been amended as follows: Additional Meeting: Proposed District Plan Hearings – Hearings to consider submissions to the QLDC Proposed District Plan will commence on 10 October 2016 on the following chapters: • Chapters 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 – Residential Hearings to consider submissions to the QLDC Proposed District Plan will commence on 17 October 2016 on the following chapters: • Chapter 37 (Designations) For detailed information on these hearings please see our website http://www.qldc.govt.nz/planning/district-plan/proposed-district-plan/

Sport NZ Rural Travel Fund Opens For 2016/2017 The Rural Travel Fund is open to all sports clubs and school teams in the Queenstown Lakes District to apply for funding to support teams participating in regular local sport competition during weekends, but excludes inter-school and intra-school competitions played during school time. Applications forms are available from both Wanaka and Queenstown Council offices or from our Council website: http://www.qldc.govt.nz/events/funding/funding-for-sports/ The funding round closes 5pm Friday 28 October 2016. Applications must be addressed to: Jan Maxwell Sport NZ Funding, Private Bag 50072, Queenstown or emailed to jan.maxwell@qldc.govt.nz For enquiries contact Jan Maxwell 03 441 0469

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PLASTIC BAG FREE WANAKA have not only achieved beyond our funding goal so we can release a commercially made Wanaka bag for you. We’ve also nearly sewn all of our limited edition bags. Thank you Wanaka! Help us make it the whole way by picking up a home sewing kit from Wastebusters this week.

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WHATS ON SUNDAY CRAFT Markets start next month!!! Stallholder application forms are at the QLDC, Wanaka Library or from sundaymarkets@hotmail.com FARM SCALE composting workshop and multi task sprayer demonstration. Cromwell, 15th October 9am till 4pm $40. Register / info s.hoskin@xtra.co.nz

YOGA MONDAY at St John’s rooms 4 Link Way Wanaka.5.30-6.45pm Great for Beginners and Experienced.9 classes for $90.00. Bookings 0273221540 Hatha Yoga with Kerry Limmer IYTA Inc NZ Dip.

DONATIONS KINDLY received. Please drop them into the Salvation Army Family store or ph 443 5068 to book a pick up. BUSINESS NETWORKING International. The Wanaka chapter of BNI meets weekly at 7am Tuesday morning. Great networking opportunity to grow your business. Contact Rosie Ford for information 021 189 6671 WANAKA PRIMARY School ‘Op Shop’ open Tues & Thurs - 12 midday to 4pm. Use Koru Way entrance, off Totara Terrace, alongside the steps. THE FINAL sewing drive for plastic bag free Wanaka will be held from 9:30-12:30 in room 23 at MAC this Saturday. All help greatly appreciated with an aim to complete our goal of 200 bags (we’re so close). Bring your machine and a plate to share. RAGS, RAGS, rags ... little ones, big ones, cotton ones and drop cloths, available from the Wanaka Salvation Army Family Store 443 5068

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.

We have a permanent position in our boutique jewellery and handbag store for a confident, interactive salesperson who will inject vibrancy and vitality into the store while providing exceptional customer service. To work 2 days per week, need to be flexible around weekends, provide holiday cover & must be available to work extra days over the Christmas/New year period. If you are flexible, honest, focused, have creative flair and are an enthusiastic team player and you would like to be a valued member of our happy team, then please bring CV with cover letter to Orbis on the Lakefront by Wednesday October 12.

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CLOSING DAY 2016 OCT 9 – SEND OFF WINTER 2016 IN STYLE! SEE YOU THIS SUNDAY FOR: – Retro or Lady Gaga inspired fashion catwalk – prizes for best dressed! – Fun Never Stops: a social snow & dirt adventure – Pond skim & Cardrona Parks Weekend Jam – Live music & last chance to ride McDougall’s Quad! Thanks everyone for making it another AMAZING season, Cardrona loves you!

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Francis (Frank) James Farquharson of Wanaka passed away peacefully at home on Friday, September 16. Born on March 1, 1941, in Balclutha, Frank was the third of five children. He moved to Dunedin with his parents and attended Musselburgh School. He represented Otago at the New Zealand junior swimming championships in the 1950s. He also enjoyed soccer and cycling. Frank had numerous jobs from a young age including milk boy, paper delivery and selling the Star Sports on the street. At 15 he started his apprenticeship at Cleverley’s Bakery in Oamaru, and finished his apprenticeship at Holsum, Dunedin. He then worked at Lawrence Bakery. In 1963 he worked on a farm for 18 months at Becks. He then worked at Frews Bakery, Mosgiel, took up a home delivery franchise, and then opened a restaurant and catering business, managing all three jobs together. In 1974 he moved to Luggate, where he owned and operated the Luggate Motels while working as a cook on the ships to and from Australia. He then worked as a night porter at the THC in Wanaka (now known as the Wanaka Hotel). In the 1980s he developed the Pembroke Mall with three other businessmen. This was the birth of the Wanaka icon the Doughbin Bakery. After a few years Frank established the Cromwell Doughbin. In the mid to late 1980s Frank also opened Zaquhs Night club, a well

known night spot for a number of years. He was involved with Wanaka Rotary and was a very pro-active supporter of the development of the Wanaka Community Swimming Pool. In retirement he wasn’t one to stand still and for the past 20 years has been distributing the Southland Times paper around Wanaka, whilst distributing Otautau Chickens, taking on the Cookie Time distribution for the southern lakes region and owning the Simply Squeezed Franchise for Wanaka and Central Otago. He delivered the paper until a few months before his passing. Frank is survived by his three sisters, one brother and one halfbrother, his seven children Debby Deaker, Craig Still, Annie Tamepo, Bron Dixon, Janine Robertson, Sharlene Jayne and Dave Farquharson. Son James Farquharson died on February 3, 1988. He is also survived by his 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He helped several people without telling anyone. He always listened, laughed and encouraged through hours of conversations. Frank was able to stay at his home due to the support of amazing friends and family which he treasured and was overwhelmed with the appreciation and thoughtfulness of everyone. The family give special thanks to Hospice, Access, Food for Love, District Nurse, Dunstan Hospital, occupational therapist and Dr Andrew McLeod.

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Tarras Golf Results Hawea and Tarras Interclub held at Tarras was won by Hawea with an average of 35 Stablefords, Tarras 34.68. Best scores were-Holger Reinecke (T) 41 Stablefords, Murray Hyndman (T) 39, Chris Morrow (H) 39, Col Pledger (T) 38, Neil Matchett (H) 38, Ken Galloway (T) 37, Jan Gibson (T) 37, Margaret Sell (T) 37, Lyall Gray (T) 37. Two’sMurray Hyndman & Ken Galloway. Nearest the Pin-Jan Allen and Col Pledger. Women’s Annan Trophy & putting-Maire McElrea 5 up, Chris Illingworth 4 up. Best putting-Margaret Sell & Maire McElrea 31 putts.

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Wanaka Progressive Bowls Skips 1 T Tovey 2 M Baxter 3 J Barton Thirds 1 J Hogan 2 R Chartres 3 B Kane Leads 1 D Wayte 2 F Beardsley 3 J Rich Lake Hawea Golf Club Men 1st Denis Costello 96.38.58 2nd Mark Anderson 76.14.62 3rd Tony Anderson 82.15.67 4th Neil Anderson 99.29.70 5th Scott Read 90.20.70 6th Isaac Davidson 82.12.70 7th Rick Johnston 83.13.70. Ladies Kelly MacKenzie 107.32.75. Closest to the Pin No1 Isaac Davidson.No5 Mark Anderson.Two’s Tony Arscott No 14.Birdies/Net Eagles Hole No 17 Dennis Costello.

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Busy season start for commodore

DANIELLE BUTLER newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz As Wanaka Yacht Club gears up for a new season, freshly appointed commodore Jeff Mercer is embracing his new role, celebrating increasing membership numbers and the purchase of the club’s new rescue boat, funded by the Lion Foundation. The busy club met for a social race last Thursday, September 29, and plan to fully get back into the swing of things with the Peter Blake Memorial race later today (Thursday October 6). Jeff, who is looking forward to embracing his new role, has been an active member of the yacht club for the majority of his eight years in Wanaka, and although he has sat on the club’s committee before, this will

be his first time as commodore. “With the season starting properly this week, my main goal is to just keep momentum going and continue the good work of previous commodore, Quentin Smith,” Jeff said. “The club’s reach is very strong and we want to grow on our membership numbers. There are 28 to 30 boats out on the lake on a Thursday, making us the most active club on the South Island, which we are very proud of. We have got lots of exciting things happening this season.” Waitangi weekend will see the club hold its open day, giving the public an opportunity to go sailing and see what the club is all about. Pictured: Children taking part in the club’s learn to sail classes.

Funds allocated for two new sports fields GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz Wanaka will finally get two new sports fields after a resolution was passed at the full council meeting held last Thursday (September 29). Councillors voted to include a new capital project in the 2016/17 financial year to develop two sports fields at the Wanaka Recreation Centre. A budget for the project has been set at $260,000 and will be funded through the Wanaka Improvement Development contributions. The new fields will help relieve the immediate pressure for the provision

of football facilities in Wanaka where the Wanaka Associated Football Club has seen an increase in their under-18 player numbers from 159 in 2014 to 342 in 2016, an increase of 116 percent in just two years. It is thought that this trend will continue as Wanaka’s population increases. These numbers do not include the senior men’s teams or the Mount Aspiring College teams who are now using council reserves due to the increased capacity at the school. There will be a requirement to include additional operational funding per annum to maintain the new sports fields for the 2017/18 annual plan and beyond.

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Colourful closing day at Treble Cone GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz Treble Cone wrapped up its 2016 season last Sunday, October 2,with a bit of fancy dress, fun and colour, capping off another successful snow season. Treble Cone had its highest ever visitation in August since opening in 1969. Treble Cone (TC) Ski Area CEO Jackie van der Voort said, “The momentum and vibe at TC has been building over recent years, with stability in pricing coupled with tweaks and improvements across the guest experience. Even with our late start, it was an unbelievable season, especially opening up with a 50cm snow day.”

The last day of the season went off with a bang with a new event, Colour Shred Challenge on the Platter. “The Colour Shred Challenge was a huge success with the snow and participants leaving the hill with all sorts of new shades colouring them. Face-painting all day as well as live music in the plaza, provided everyone with a great atmosphere,” Jackie said. “It was a fantastic colourful day, to wrap up TC’s 2016 season. Not the most ideal weather conditions but that did not stop TC supporters and enthusiasts from dressing up and enjoying their last day of the season with us. It was definitely a bittersweet feeling seeing another fantastic season finish up, thank you to all who came up and celebrated with us.”

Tenth grade champions STAFF REPORTER sports@thewanakasun.co.nz Nine-year-old Arlo Hanning was the only Wanaka footballer to play on the Central Otago tenth grade football team at the South Island Football Championships in Nelson last week. Arlo was the youngest member of the team, with seven of his teammates coming from Queenstown, one from Alexandra and one from Cromwell. They were coached by Gavin McCauliffe from Queenstown. They won all seven games they played, beating Aoraki 1-0 in the final to take home the Jack McKnight Memorial Cup. Arlo, who also plays for the Wanaka Football Club, will still be eligible to play for the tenth grade representative team again next year.

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New Zealand takes out silver at Team Disc Golf World championship

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GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz Wanaka locals Kyle Martin and Hayley Flintoft have returned from the inaugural Team Disc Golf World Championship with silver medals. The competition was held at Queen Elizabeth Park in Vancouver City, Canada over five days in August. “This event was the first of its kind in the world. There were a couple of days of single fixtures and two days of doubles,” Kyle said. Six teams competed in the event, with teams representing New Zealand, Australia, Japan, USA, Canada and Brazil. Hayley is the number one disc golf player in New

Zealand and Kyle is ranked in the top 15. The next championship will be held next year at a venue still to be determined. “It was a fantastic experience and we all did really well. Getting the silver medal was a big day for New Zealand disc golf, it will definitely put New Zealand on the map,” Kyle said. Wanaka Disc Golf Club welcomes new members to play for free at Lismore Park every Sunday at 12.30pm. They start at the Lismore car park on Beaumont Street. The team is pictured from left Pete Boyle, Siep Van Vliet, Hazen Simson, Hayley May Flintoft, Kyle Martin, Jackson Sullivan, Gemma Sullivan and team captain Simon Feasey.

Record-breaker Hamish

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DANIELLE BUTLER newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz Hamish McLean has returned to normal life enjoying school holidays in Wanaka, after breaking records at the 2016 Paralympics in Rio. The 16-year-old Paralympian, who treated parents Alastair and Claire to a meal at The Spice Room last week following his return to New Zealand on September 22, said that he’ll be taking a short break from swimming to catch up on school work and focus on his end-

of-year exams. “It was a great experience to compete with, and against, all the talented athletes around the world,” Hamish, pictured, said. The swimmer competed in four races over the space of ten days at the games, achieving two personal bests and a record-breaking time for Oceania in the 400m freestyle. “The 400m freestyle was my best and I dropped five seconds off my personal best to get a new Oceania record that I had been aiming for over the last few months,” he said.

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