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Scholarships awarded Ten talented Mount Aspiring College students were among 40 others to receive tertiary education scholarships presented by Central Lakes Trust.
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People plunged themselves into an icy Lake Wanaka while cardboard boats tried to stay afloat last weekend in Kahu Youth’s annual Labour Weekend events. The Ray White Polar Plunge saw the 50 brave people throw themselves into the lake from Wanaka jetty on the afternoon of Sunday October 23, while 23 cardboard boats competed to win the boat race. Prizes were also dished out for best sinking, most outrageous boat, best themed boat and best designed boat.
Kahu Youth worker Richard Elvey said that as this was the first year the event ran without WanakaFest, they didn’t know what to expect. “We did wonder whether both events would stand on their own, but we couldn’t tell the difference. We didn’t know what numbers would be like but people just kept coming. In a word, it was brilliant,” Richard said.
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s part of the Bikevember campaign the group is collaborating with Upper Clutha Tracks Trust (UCTT) to raise funds for an access ramp to the Hawea River swing bridge. The bridge was built in 2009, but the UCTT didn’t have the funds to include an access ramp. UCTT chairman John Wellington said, “It was our first project and the cost at that stage proved prohibitive, so we went for the option that got the
track open. Revising the accessibility and adding the ramp has been in the back of our minds since then.” UCTT has been working on accessibility for all the local tracks. “Previously we put in obstacles to keep trail bikes off the tracks, but this is not a problem anymore and we are now progressively removing some of the chicanes and making the cattle grids more wheelchair and pram friendly,” John said.
Bikevember coordinator Jo Guest said, “Accessible travel options are so important to linking our inclusive communities. We are committed to helping the Upper Clutha Tracks Trust raise approximately $40,000 for the construction of a bike-able, wheelchair-friendly access ramp onto the Hawea River swing bridge. Imagine how many more commuters and recreational users could ride to and from Hawea without having to
drag heavy bikes, trailers, buggies, wheelchairs and wheelbarrows up and down steep steps. A big win for all kinds of track users.” Architect Sarah Scott has done some visualisations of what the access ramp will look like. To make the access ramp a reality, Bikevember has set up a givealittle page givealittle.co.nz/cause/ bikevember. “We hope to encourage everyone who may not be able to participate in Bikevember to get involved in making our transport options more accessible and inclusive and donate to this great project.”
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Illegal signs pink stickered DANIELLE BUTLER newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz Businesses are set to start receiving $300 fines if sandwich boards and other footpath advertising are not placed correctly. Bright pink ‘illegal sign’ stickers began appearing around the town last week on all signs that were not compliant with Queenstown Lakes District Council’s (QLDC) ‘anti-clutter’ rules. QLDC communications manager Michele Poole said, “this has been well publicised and our enforcement staff have spent months on education with retailers so they understand what they can and can’t do since the District Plan rules on signage changed. The pink stickers are the last step in educating before fines start to be imposed.” New signage rules came into place at the end
of last year in line with District Plan provisions, with the council’s intention to make sure that footpaths are kept clear for pedestrians, to reduce visual clutter and to take a consistent approach to enforcing signage rules. Sandwich boards and flat boards are allowed, as long as they are less than 1m by 2m, placed on private land and on the site where the goods and services advertised are available. QLDC regulatory manager Stephen Webster said, “our staff have been out and about in Queenstown, Wanaka and Arrowtown for several months now, talking to businesses and providing written information to make sure that they understand what the rules are. We have been keeping a record of who we have talked to and we are confident that businesses have had a long enough grace period to get used to the new rules.”
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STAFF REPORTER editor@thewanakasun.co.nz Wanaka Ward Councillor Calum MacLeod has been appointed deputy mayor. Newly elected Mayor Jim Boult’s first official act was to make the announcement at the Queenstown Lakes District Council meeting on Tuesday October 25. The district’s incoming mayor and councillors officially took up their roles after taking the oath of office at the inaugural meeting. Mayor Jim Boult said his choice of Councillor Calum MacLeod as his deputy was based on the potential for a solid working relationship, as much as by the recent convention of Queenstown-based mayors choosing Wanaka-based deputies. He was the highest polling councillor in the Wanaka Ward election and is returning for his second term on the council. “It was not an automatic choice as we have a particularly capable group of councillors and they all bring valuable attributes to the table. I am confident that Cr MacLeod and I will have a solid working relationship. He is an experienced, respected representative and takes a pragmatic approach to finding solutions. We have common views on many important topics and where our perspectives differ, I know that we will respect each other’s opinions,” the mayor said. Mayor Boult also announced the establishment of four standing committees, which will come into effect from January 2017. The new committees are Planning and Strategy, to be chaired by Councillor Tony Hill; Finance, Audit and Risk, to be chaired by Councillor Ross McRobie; Infrastructure, to be
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DANIELLE BUTLER newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz Almost half of Plastic Bag Free Wanaka’s limited edition bags were picked up over Labour Weekend, with 110 left to collect by those who pre-purchased a bag. Elise Burkevics
is pictured collecting her bag at Wanaka Spring Fest last Sunday (October 23). The remaining bags can be collected at today’s Farmer’s Market (Thursday October 27) and next Thursday’s market between 4pm and 6pm.
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chaired by Councillor Alexa Forbes; and Community and Services, to be chaired by Councillor Scott Stevens. The reintroduction of standing committees comes with a shift to a six-weekly meeting cycle, with regular meetings in Wanaka, as well as in Queenstown. The first ordinary meeting of the council is scheduled for November 24.
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is calling on people to have their say on changes to food safety rules which came into effect in March this year. “As the new law is rolled out, we monitor and evaluate how things are going and listen to feedback from businesses and others. These proposals make improvements where needed, to make sure the new law works as intended,” Fiona Duncan, director food and regulatory policy at MPI, said. The rules are part of the new Food Act which introduced a risk-based
approach to managing food safety, setting different rules for higher and lower risk businesses and putting more emphasis on what people do to keep food safe. “We propose reducing requirements for some lower risk businesses, giving them fewer records to keep and fewer procedures to follow. We have also reviewed some old food safety laws that are still in effect, and are revoking those that are no longer necessary and keeping the parts we still need,” Fiona said. The consultation includes changes to help the new law work better. Businesses can find full details on mpi.govt.nz/foodact, along with details on how to provide feedback.
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GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz After a recent test showed slightly elevated arsenic levels in the water at Kidsfirst Hawea Kindergarten a repeat test has shown no detectable elevated traces of arsenic in the water supply. The laboratory that conducted both tests has declared the second sample to be clear of arsenic, and safe for drinking. Kidsfirst Kindergartens Chief Executive Sherryll Wilson, said the organisation wants to understand more about why the water tested positive the first time, but negative the second, and has asked the laboratory to undertake a third test
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for reassurance. “We continue to ask that children bring and use bottled water while we investigate further. Once the third test result is back we will look at any longer term solutions that may be required, to ensure that the water supply remains safe for children and staff alike,” Sherryll said. Testing was also carried out at Hawea Flat School as a precautionary measure. “The water test was negative for arsenic, so our water is safe for drinking. Please reassure your child that it is fine to drink from the water fountains and to refill drink bottles at school,” principal Sue Heath said in the latest newsletter.
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Rockfall at The Neck to be monitored GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz
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Students in the community DANIELLE BUTLER newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz Almost 40 students received their Students in the Community (SIC) certificates of credit last week in what marks the programme’s 21st year. Mount Aspiring College’s year 13 students, pictured, gained their certificates by taking part in ten-week voluntary placements within the community. SIC co-ordinator Liz Breslin said, “the programme is a win, win, win.
Students win because they build skills, confidence, self-esteem and they can show evidence of community involvement on their CVs. The community wins because we are only as strong as the connections we build, many clubs rely on altruism to keep them going. And the school wins because people remember that teenagers are real people who can play a valuable role in society.” Distinction certificates will be handed out at prize giving in November.
Watersports Facility appeal to go straight to hearing GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz The appeal against the resource consent granted in July to the Wanaka Watersports Facility Trust (WWFT) is now heading toward a hearing. The Trust received resource consent approval in July to erect a 420sqm building on the lake shore near Stoney Creek to provide storage for boats, a gym with 12 rowing machines, toilets and changing rooms with access boardwalks to enable better accessibility. An appeal was lodged in August by Wanaka Hawea Reserves Trust and Save Wanaka Lakefront Reserves Society. Environment Court case manager Chrissie McKee confirmed the file had been referred back from mediation. “The evidence timetable has just been set, but no hearing date has
A rockfall closed one lane of SH6 4km south of The Neck adjacent to Lake Hawea on the weekend. The initial rockfall was reported at midnight on Friday October 21 and was cleared on Saturday morning. A further rockfall at 5pm on Saturday afternoon brought more rock down onto the road. This was cleared on the same day. NZTA Otago senior network manager John Jarvis said a geotechnical engineer would inspect the slip this week. “The engineer will make an assessment to decide what further work needs to be done. Our contractor will keep a single lane in place as a precaution as there is more wet weather forecast in the next few days and more rocks could fall onto the road into the northbound lane. They will continue to monitor the situation and following a geotechnical assessment a digger may be necessary to remove any remaining loose overhanging material,” John said. There is signage in place at Lake Hawea and Makarora and the single lane is not expected to delay motorists any more than a few minutes. The photo shows the slip as it appeared on Saturday October 22.
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Kids safety smart on stranger danger School safety messages have been reinforced this week following an occasion in which a young boy was offered a lift by a stranger in a red van. The six-year-old boy was offered a ride home by the man, who was driving a red van in the Quinnat Street area of Albert Town on October 20. When the boy declined the man drove off and Wanaka Police’s senior constable Ian Henderson
said that although there was nothing to say that there was anything untoward about the lift offer, children should continue to use their common sense and turn down rides from strangers. “Children need to remember all those safe messages hammered home by their school, as they are all very relevant in 2016, and it appears that all the kids are listening,” SC Henderson said. -Danielle Butler WS
been allocated yet,” Chrissie said. WWFT chairman Michael Sidey said, “the parties positions were too far apart to make mediation an option, so we are now in the process of preparing our case to present to the Environment Court.” Alan Cutler said, “We understand the appeal will not proceed to formal Environment Court mediation. The Save Wanaka Lakefront Reserves Society however continue to be interested in identifying alternative options, with the applicant and the council, which will have less of an adverse effect on the environment. In the meantime we understand the [Environment] Court and lawyers are in discussions about a timetable for exchange of evidence leading up to a hearing.” Queenstown Lakes District Council communications manager Michele Poole said the council would not be making any comment until after the result of the hearing was known.
ORC vote recount ruled out DANIELLE BUTLER newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz A District Court judge has denied a recount of votes in the Otago Regional Council (ORC) election, called for by former ORC councillor Gary Kelliher after just five votes separated him from successor Michael Laws. Judge Paul Kellar sitting at Alexandra District Court declined Gary Kelliher’s application for a recount of votes within the Dunstan constituency stating that “the closeness of THE WANAKA SUN
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Sam inspires at volunteer talk STAFF REPORTER editor@thewanakasun.co.nz Sam Johnson entertained a crowd of about 70 people at Edgewater Resort with a humorous and poignant talk reflecting on his journey from establishing the Student Volunteer Army (SVA), to volunteering in Japan and Nepal and his current work with social enterprise WeVisit. Sam shared how the SVA lead 1500 22 year olds a day “who really didn’t know what they were doing” in clearing almost 400,000 tonnes of liquefaction over five clean ups after the Christchurch earthquakes. “There is no doubt we helped Christchurch, but it also changed our entire university experience to where our whole university life was focused away from the university. It was the best thing for us as students,” Sam said. Sam also acknowledged the volunteer work being carried out in Wanaka and discussed the ideal situation in which a movement can be created. “People and organisations need trust and permission to make things happen. With
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that trust, communities can build a movement.” Pictured: Sam Johnson and 11-year-old Sam Porter who is going to be speaking about Sam Johnson in his upcoming ‘Introduction to Communicating in Leadership’ exam.
Infinity’s new board members STAFF REPORTER editor@thewanakasun.co.nz Infinity Investment Group Holdings Limited today announced the appointment of three new independent directors to its board, chair Mark Russell, Andrew Evans, and Tony Sycamore. Managing director, Paul Croft, will resign from the board and continue to focus on his role as CEO. “I am delighted to welcome Mark, Andrew and Tony to the board,” Paul said. “Since taking over as sole director in November 2014 following Bob Robertson’s sudden death, I have been conscious that we need to add a more diverse skill set to our governance processes, and that my operational role needs to be separated from governance of the Group, particularly as Infinity continues to grow.” A commercial barrister, Mark Russell specialises in company, banking, commercial and insolvency law. He is also a director of Lifetime Group Limited, an independent member of the Christchurch City Council Audit & Risk Management Committee, and a Chartered Member of the Institute of
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The search for topics of interest to cover when writing this monthly article is always interesting and challenging. This month I would like to focus on some of the basics I have observed that apply to any business. There are essentially two categories or areas that these observations can slot into. The first category being comprised of items that pose an element of “risk” to a business and this risk can be reduced or eliminated. The second category relates to making financial gains from better planning or ordering of your present position without necessarily doing anything radically different. Improvements in either one of these categories in my mind can only benefit a client. To cover off the first category or “risk” related matters there are three key items. Employment agreements - Even though we all know and understand that there are penalties (these can be rather hefty up to $10,000) for not having an agreement in place it is still very common for employers to not have written agreements with their staff. According to recent surveys 8.6% of the work force or 171,000 people are employed in New Zealand without a written agreement. Employment law is getting more and more involved meaning it is easy to fall foul of the rules even if you do have an agreement. By not having an agreement you are automatically exposing yourself unnecessarily.
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Directors. Andrew Evans is a director of Argosy Property Limited, Vital Healthcare Management Limited, Holmes Group Limited, Holmes Fire Limited, Trust Investments Management Ltd, and Hughes & Cossar Limited. He is a fellow of the New Zealand Property Institute, a government appointee to the Land Valuation Tribunal (Waikato No.1), and is a Trustee of the Marist Rugby Charitable Trust. He is a chartered fellow of the Institute of Directors and is on the Auckland Branch Committee. Tony Sycamore specialises in business and commercial law, providing advice on a wide range of commercial and transactional commercial matters. He has significant commercial law experience and advises widely on structuring, financing, joint ventures, capital raising, trusts, issue of debt and equity securities and property law. The new board appointments are effective from 19 October 2016. Infinity Group’s current property development projects include Ravenswood in North Canterbury, Yaldhurst subdivision in Christchurch, and Peninsula Bay and Riverside Park in Wanaka. Wills and Power of Attorneys – According to the saying there is only one other certainty apart from taxes. This being the case it is rather surprising that only half of New Zealanders have a Will. That figure jumps to 70% for those aged under 40 years old. There are measures that automatically kick in if you die without a Will (Intestate) but to be honest the angst and delay in processing of your estate will undoubtedly cause more grief for your loved ones. Why put them through that? There are a few variations of Power of Attorneys (POA) but in simple terms a POA lets someone else step into your shoes if you are incapable of acting for some reason. They prove useful for dealing with medical emergencies. ACC cover – As a self employed person earnings can go up and down this can provide difficulties. ACC requires a person who suffers an accident to prove their income when making a claim for lost earnings due to an accident. ACC Cover Plus Extra agrees upfront cover without the need to prove lost earnings. This is a really helpful product and does have other benefits over standard ACC cover such as no partial recovery scaling of payouts. For the second category the following are what I call the low hanging fruit. Kiwisaver – There are approximately 2.6 million members of Kiwisaver indicating the uptake for the scheme has been impressive. Of those members approximately 1.7 are aged 44 or younger. This means that 65% of these members have a minimum
Fifth formers reunite DANIELLE BUTLER newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz Wanaka Area School’s 1978, 1979 and 1980 fifth formers were back together in the town last weekend, taking a trip down memory lane at their class reunion. Around 30 ex-pupils, pictured, travelled to Wanaka over Labour weekend from Rotorua, Wellington, Gore and Nelson, with ex-fifth former Deane Waldron even making it over from Australia. Robyn Filipo, who organised the reunion alongside Juliet Sims and Roy Rose, said, “It was a blast, and it was like we were 15 again.
It has been 11 years since our last reunion, but it felt like we had never been apart.” The old classmates spent their time catching up over drinks and dinner, rounding off the weekend with a bonfire and barbecue at Eely Point, reminiscent of how they spent their time together as teenagers. “When we couldn’t get into the pubs because we were too young, we would hang out around a big bonfire at Eely Point. It was precious reconnecting with some people who we hadn’t seen for 35 years in the community we grew up in,” Robyn said. The class hope to plan their next reunion within the next five years.
Centres seek volunteers hour or so one day a week, but that friendly face provides an important connection with the community,” Hannah said. As Aspiring Enliven Care Centre welcomes In addition to this, the centre asks its first residents, with them comes the need the community to donate leisure items for voluntary help from the community. including; a piano, playing cards, Scrabble, The centre, which was officially opened Rummy and other board games, iPods with last month, is now seeking support from chargers and indoor bowls and croquet volunteers to help their residents maintain equipment. their connection with leisure interests and Community Networks are also on the life outside of the care centre. look-out for volunteers for their new Aspiring Enliven activity co-ordinator ‘Companionship for Older People’ proHannah Pastor said that people with an gramme, which involves visiting an elderly interest, a hobby or skill that they are willing person around once a week to provide some to share are needed. company. “Volunteers visiting on a one-on-one To volunteer, contact Hannah at Aspiring basis for reading, chatting or sharing a Enliven Care Centre on 03 555 3010 or Comhobby, provide a very positive impact on a panionship for Older People co-ordinator resident’s day. The visit might be just for an Barbara Jungen on 03 443 7799. STAFF REPORTER editor@thewanakasun.co.nz
of 20 years or more to go before they can benefit from a withdrawal from their Kiwisaver. Alarmingly 1.9 million members are entered in the scheme through a “default” provider where the member has made no active choice as to who their fund provider is. This also means they will be invested in a conservative, low growth fund. Given the length of timeline these members have to run they should be thinking of investing in some form of growth fund. If you return 5% on $10,000 for 20 years you will end up with $26,532. Investing that same $10,000 at 4% each year generates $21,911 or $4,621 less for your retirement. Good debt versus not so good debt – Business debt has the benefit of offering tax deductibility on the interest payments made to the bank. Personal debt doesn’t offer these same benefits. Careful planning and structuring of your affairs can result in an increase in the business debt being deductible. Debt at 5.5% becomes an interest rate of 3.68% if tax deductible. On a $200,000 mortgage for 20 years this reduces annual repayments from $16,498 to $14,134 or $47,280 over the next 20 years. None of the above are particularly taxing. For the risk items they are driven from an event that can lead you to either say ”I wish I had of done that” or “ Thankfully I did do that”. The last items just make good financial sense.
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Regional festivals purchase Pacific Crystal Palace GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz Five regional New Zealand festivals have purchased the relocatable performing arts venue known as the Pacific Crystal Palace (pictured). Southern Lakes Festival of Colour, Tauranga Arts Festival, Taranaki International Arts festival, Hamilton Gardens Arts Festival and New Zealand Festival acted collectively to manage the purchase in a move to secure future use, eliminate rental costs and provide additional rental income from other events. Southern Lakes Arts Festival (SLAFT) manages the Wanaka-based event and chair Hetty Van Hale made the announcement at the SLAFT AGM in Wanaka yesterday (Wednesday October 26). The trust also confirmed a surplus of $33,885 for the financial year to June 30, 2016, including a contribution of $16,637 from the Aspiring Conversations Festival of Ideas in April. The Festival of Colour is the only South Island event among the five purchasers. Half of its contribution
was provided by SLAFT with additional funding from long-standing supporter Otago Community Trust and five private donors. Hetty Van Hale said, “the joint purchase of the Crystal Palace was a significant investment for all five festivals involved but made sound commercial sense.” “Securing ownership has been a wonderful example of regional arts communities working together with a shared vision. Hiring the venue has always been one of our biggest costs so the joint purchase will have long-term financial benefits for each festival and help us all plan for the future.” The next Southern Lakes Festival of Colour takes place from April 4-9, 2017 with the full programme unveiled in February. Festival director Philip Tremewan said the board has secured three award-winning international shows that he saw at last year’s Edinburgh Festival. The board has been able to share the costs of bringing the shows to the southern hemisphere by collaborating with organisers of festivals in Australia and New Zealand.
Local groups feature in Trust Power Community Awards GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz Three local groups took out top prizes in the Trustpower Queenstown Lakes District Community Awards held at the Hotel Mercure Resort Queenstown on Tuesday October 25. The Upper Clutha Children’s Medical Trust (UCCMT) was named the Health and Wellbeing winner. UCCMT supports families in the Upper Clutha area who are struggling to meet the costs associated with their children’s medical needs. The committee is entirely voluntary and virtually all money raised and donated goes back into the local community to help families. The Trust have financed treatment for 30 families over the last 12 months from helping to fund specific spectacles to correct Irlen Syndrome, to helping children with blood disorders and anorexia. Wanaka Riding for the Disabled was the winner of the Sports and Leisure award. This voluntary group provides adults and children with disabilities the opportunity to enjoy safe, stimulating, therapeutic horse riding and horse related activities. Earlier this year some of the group travelled to Amberley to ride in a Special Olympics qualifying event, and they also travelled to Alexandra to contest the High Points Trophy. The volunteers make it possible for people with disabilities to come together and partake in a sport that involves horses in a safe and friendly environment.
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The runner up in the Sports and Leisure category was awarded to Netball Upper Clutha - Primary School netball. They were recognised for their volunteers who attended coaching clinics for the new format for primary aged students. The volunteers provide the draw, coordinate, umpire and assist the coaches for the weekly games as required for the season and ensure that everything runs smoothly. Wanaka Kids Club took out the Education and Child Youth Development category. The club provides children with exciting and safe after school care activities, holiday programmes and adventure camps. Volunteers ensure that every child has something that will suit their individual skills and hobbies, as well as an opportunity to try new and exciting things. Plastic Bag Free Wanaka was runner up in the Heritage and Environment category for tackling the serious issue of supporting Wanaka to become plastic bag free by 2019. The first step was creating an affordable and funky alternative to plastic bags for the community of Wanaka and its visitors. Community sewing bees saw volunteers making bags and a pledgeMe campaign was started with over $2000 pledged on day one. The Youth Spirit Award went to Ashley Burney from Wakatipu High School and the Supreme Winner was awarded to the Catalyst Trust of Queenstown. Trustpower has given away over $5,000 to various community groups through this year’s Awards.
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ORC fund boosts predator control STAFF REPORTER editor@thewanakasun.co.nz A predator control volunteer effort in the Makarora Valley adjacent to the Haast Pass Highway near Wanaka has received $23,395 from the Otago Regional Council’s Environmental Enhancement Fund. The money has gone to the Central Otago-Lakes Branch of the Royal Forest and Bird Society Inc, which has a trapping programme planned to coincide with the Department of Conservation (DOC) Battle for Our Birds programme in Mount Aspiring National Park. ORC chief executive Peter Bodeker said the funding covers rat/stoat traps and accessories, possum traps, possum mesh cage traps, DOC traps and boxes, tree mounts, and rodent detector cards. Andrew Penniket, who coordinates trapping activities as part of Project Makarora, said that the additional resources will be used to support DOC’s current pest control activity in Mount Aspiring National Park and the Makarora catchment. He said the expanded trapping effort was an effort to
“to cut the predators off at the pass, before they even get into Otago, and stop the stoats and ferrets coming up the Makarora Valley”. Following consultations with the DOC, the Central Otago-Lakes Branch of the Royal Forest and Bird Society Inc propose some of the new traps will be placed in areas that are currently being trapped by the highly motivated and knowledgeable group of volunteers who have been monitoring trap lines in the area for 18 years. These lines include the Haast Pass, Blue Pools and Makarora Nature Walk areas. The group expects that threatened mohua (yellowhead), and other forest birds breeding success should significantly improve as a result. The group also proposes that an existing trap line along the Makarora River, which is a significant breeding area for threatened black-billed gulls and black-fronted terns, be extended to target known predators of ground nesting birds. The existing trap line in the upper Wilkin Valley, where remnant populations of rock wren and blue duck are located, should also benefit from an increase in trap numbers.
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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Auction 3pm, Friday 18 November 2016 (unless sold prior) Ray White Office, 1 Helwick Street (upstairs) View Saturday & Wednesday at 11:30am or By Appointment www.rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21483 rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21483 Louise Walker-Hughes 0274 322 474 louise.wh@raywhite.com
Auction 3pm, Friday 18 November 2016 (unless sold prior) Ray White Office, 1 Helwick Street, Wanaka View Saturday 1pm & Wednesday 3:30pm or By Appointment www.rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21492 rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21492 Jo Sedon 0274 454 590 jo.sedon@raywhite.com
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Position and Perfection This home is a real cracker with 3 large bedrooms, 2 bathrooms all set in an ideal location being an easy walk to town, the schools and Lismore Park. Add to this excellent off street parking, double garage and a blank canvas for landscaping and this solid home is well worth a look.
2 A 2 C 2 F 1 K The Ultimate in Lakeside Living Time’s on your hands if you own this super deluxe apartment - centrally located right in the heart of Wanaka almost as close to the lake as you can be. With magnificent views you will never tire of the water outlook from sunrise to sunset. Days can be enjoyed in the luxury of your airy open plan living area, or retreat to the cosy lounge with fire for nights on the sofa with a book.
Auction 3pm, Friday 4 November 2016 (unless sold prior) Ray White Office, 1 Helwick Street, Wanaka View Saturday & Wednesday 1pm or By Appointment www.rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21486 rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21486 Rachel Walsh 0274 432 683 rachel.walsh@raywhite.com
Auction 3pm, Friday 4 November 2016 (unless sold prior) Ray White Office, 1 Helwick Street, Wanaka View Sat & Wed 11am or By Appointment www.rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21470 rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21470 Anna Findlay 0274 383 640 anna.findlay@raywhite.com
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Wanaka 25 Meadowstone Drive
3 A 2 F 2 I Start Right Here! Missing out on getting into the market in Wanaka? Don’t miss this affordable very tidy 7 year old home only 10 minutes drive from Wanaka in Luggate. Reap the benefits of the hard work of the current owners with fruits galore, vege gardens and all fenced for the kids or family pet. With the reserve and creek on your door step pop through the gate for your daily stroll.
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Lake Hawea 18 Timsfield Drive
Gorgeous Hideaway in Meadowstone Tucked away off Meadowstone Drive sits this delightful two-storey bungalow. Ideally located this home is a very easy stroll to town, not far from the lake and the Tennis club & Croquet club are just along the road. It could be a lovely holiday escape, permanent home or fantastic short or long term rental investment opportunity. Auction 3pm, Friday 4 November 2016 (unless sold prior) Ray White Office, 1 Helwick Street, Wanaka View Saturday & Wednesday 12pm www.rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21476 rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21476 Anna Findlay 0274 383 640 anna.findlay@raywhite.com LICENSED (REAA 2008)
3 A 2 F A Winner for a Beginner! Here’s your opportunity to get into the market with this new modern 1 year old home. Why build when this home is all ready for you to move into before Xmas with all the hard work done. Here is your chance to hop on the property ladder as these owners are moving overseas and are needing this sold on Auction Day. Auction 3.00pm, Friday 4 November (unless sold prior) Ray White Office, 1 Helwick Street, Wanaka View Saturday 11.30am, Wednesday 4.30pm or By Appointment www.rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21485 rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21485 Jo Sedon 0274 454 590, jo.sedon@raywhite.com LICENSED (REAA 2008)
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A monthly column by Kim Reilly, Federated Farmers South Island regional policy manager, on issues affecting the Upper Clutha’s rural community…
United front to combat rural crime KIM REILLY Federated Farmers
It doesn’t matter whether you’re rural or urban, there’s a real sense of distress when possessions or animals are stolen or harmed. The impact extends beyond the physical and emotional. Stock theft, rustling and poaching are estimated to cost the farming community over $120 million each year. While crime occurs all year round, over the last few years we’ve seen that the lead-up to Christmas is a key time for poaching in particular. Poaching generally happens at night and often involves weapons. What used to be limited to isolated rural locations and the illegal hunting of wild game, has now extended to the shooting and theft of farmed livestock – sheep, cattle, horses and goats - and other family pets, often in close proximity to housing. Unfortunately, there are always going to be opportunistic, selfish lowlifes who are more than happy
to walk into your house, business or property to help themselves to your hard-earned or treasured possessions. But there are ways to reduce burglaries, poaching and other criminal activity. To have any success in this area, it’s key that all crimes and suspicious behaviour get reported to police. The more cases reported the more police get an understanding of the patterns of offending, and who may be behind these actions. We know from a previous Federated Farmers survey that only one third of farmers who had livestock stolen in the five years prior reported it to police. If you see criminal activity happening, dial 111. If you see suspicious or unusual behaviour or have been a victim of crime, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Having access to all such reports allows police to get a handle on hot spots and on the size of the problem in particular areas. It also increases the likelihood of catching those who
carry out crimes. You can also increase your ownership of the issue by installing monitoring equipment at vulnerable spots on your property, or on main access routes. Time and time again this has shown to be valuable. The police and the community need to work together on this and over the past couple of years a lot of work has gone into building better relationships so that we tackle these criminals on a united front. New laws around poaching have strengthened the powers of police to trespass, remove licences, confiscate weapons and vehicles - and police are using these options. Criminal activity simply cannot be condoned and rural safety is important. This is why Otago Federated Farmers has taken a very public position in laying a complaint with the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) in relation to the police handling of allegations of poaching by out-of-town off-duty police officers in Central Otago earlier this year. While investigations into that matter are still underway, it highlights the need for zero tolerance on these issues. It doesn’t matter who may be carrying out the crime, the seriousness of the situation remains the same and must be taken seriously.
share available water. ORC chief executive Peter Bodeker said he was confident water users would do their utmost to manage the region’s water responsibly. “We saw throughout last spring and summer that water users operated both responsibly and collaboratively in how they responded to very dry conditions,” Peter said. “We saw an extremely high level of compliance with consent conditions, and users responding swiftly to our requests to reduce taking water or stop altogether when required.” Peter said it was important for communities to understand the pressures that dry conditions brought, not just on the river systems, but on the farming community. The Government has extended its declaration of an adverse event which includes the Central Otago and Waitaki districts. The classification means that farming families who are struggling may be able to access support and financial assistance. Peter said the first point of contact for any family needing help was the local rural support trust.
With Halloween just around the corner, I thought it might help to look at some of the common first aid issues that might arise at home if trick or treating goes horribly wrong …. Sword and hatchet wounds:
Dr Simon Brebner MBChB, Dip Sports Med, FRNZCGP
Cuts from opening cans, broken glass or kitchen knives are common. Ninety percent of the time, they can be dealt with by running them under the tap, drying them off, putting a trusty Band-Aid on and continuing to cut up the pumpkin for the jack-o’-lantern. Bigger cuts where you can see fat, or longer cuts over one to two centimetres probably need a doctor’s review. Giving the cut a good wash under the tap reduces the number of bacteria in the wound and lessens the chance of infection. Wrap it up in something clean and place pressure on the wound to help stop the bleeding, which usually occurs within five to 10 minutes. If there is no bleeding with a cut, check you’re not a zombie.
Recent rainfall good news Higher-than-normal rainfall in Otago in October has brought some relief for Otago farmers who may be facing another summer of dry conditions. Otago Regional Council manager of resource science Dr Dean Olsen said soil moisture is currently close to normal for the time of year, and not as dry as it was this time last year. “We have seen some good levels of rain in October, which has helped replenish the moisture in the soils and aquifers and in some rivers, but with a La Nina event predicted, parts of the region remain at risk of drought-like conditions,” Dean said. “Looking back over the past six months, we can see that conditions over much of Otago have been on the dry side, which is reflected in the condition of some of our river systems.” With the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research predicting average to below average rainfall for the region, ORC is encouraging farmers to get together with other water users to prepare for the likelihood that they will need to
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Boiling water scalds, oven or log burner burns are also common injuries when good houses go bad. The most helpful action is to immediately place them under the cold tap or in a basin of cold water. This reduces the ongoing burn and helps dramatically with the pain, which can be significant. Leave the burn in the water until it no longer hurts when taken out and dried. This might take five minutes or an hour, depending on the burn. If it needs medical review, cover it with something wet for transport. Covering burns during healing makes them much more comfortable. A painkiller also helps. If there is no pain with a burn, you’re probably a vampire pirate. Cudgel blows and fleeing sprains: Rolled ankles, tweaked knees, sprained wrists and collarbone injuries are common with sports, drinking or running from the Halloween undead. Swelling around the involved joint, tenderness to touch and general pain are common with sprains. Anything where the joint or bone looks misshapen or deformed needs more urgent medical attention. Sprains can be managed overnight with RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression-with a crepe, tubigrip, teatowel etc-and Elevation), then reviewed the following day by your doctor or physio. If your limbs are snapping off and you feel the need to eat brains, skip the RICE stage.
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School hits back at BIFFF Off DANIELLE BUTLER newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz The BIFFF Off petition has not impressed children at Makarora School, who have been formulating their own responses to the campaign. Makarora School teacher Rhian Nicholl spotted the petition for BIFFF Off, which stands for Banning International Fast Food Franchises, in a local cafe and was disappointed with the way it was written. “We always ask the children to back up their arguments with facts rather than just opinions, so I used the petition as a teaching tool and the kids wrote responses to it. Most of them said that although they’re not huge fans of take-away food, the way the petition was written was not giving us a choice. There were a lot of opinions but nothing concrete,” Rhian said. “We should be able to have the choice of what we put in our bodies. Parents and teachers have taught children to make healthy choices.” The petition, pictured, states, “the environmental impact on our community will be monumental.
Imagine a lakefront littered with fast food packaging and the kids of our future becoming addicted to fast foods.” Writing under ‘pen names’, 13 pupils aged between six and 11 were largely in agreement that people have the right to make their own choices regarding what they eat, and most are responsible enough to make balanced decisions. Eight-year-old ‘Cowboy’ said, “If fast food came to Wanaka I would make my own health choices,” while a nine-year-old student said, “fast food has its good and bad sides, like everything. The supermarket has just as much junk as [...] fast food store. Whether it comes or not I think it is a good idea because it is our decision what we eat.” Nine-year-old ‘Helicopter’ said, “I know I would not eat fast food every day, I’d have it for a treat. It is not McDonalds’ fault if the beach is covered in rubbish PHOTO: DANIELLE BUTLER that says McDonalds on. It is the people’s fault if they choose to litter.” Once signatures have been gained the petition will be taken to Wanaka Community Board in the hope of working to prohibit international fast food franchises becoming established within the town.
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Top prize won by local metal sculptor GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz Luke Wilson has taken out the overall prize at the Wanaka Arts Society Labour Weekend Exhibition for his sculpture titled Cutlery Kea. The Kea was commissioned by the Queenstown Lakes District Council which Luke created at Wanaka Wastebusters. Luke is originally from Wellington where he developed skills working with metal. He has been an outdoor instructor on the West Coast and a sea kayak guide in Motueka before moving to Wanaka three years ago. This winter he was a snowmaker at Treble Cone and now works in the metals section at Wanaka Wastebusters where he has
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been given the opportunity to hone his skills working with recycled metals. “Wastebusters have been very supportive of my passion to create things and I am very grateful for the opportunity to spend some of my work time making interesting things from metal,” Luke said. “I don’t restrict myself purely to sculpture as I also enjoy making things that serve a function as well as looking cool. It has been a dream of mine since my mid-teens to make my ideas into reality. I am overjoyed that I am finally bringing the dream to life,” he said. Wanaka Art Society president Joanna Nimmo is pictured presenting the overall winner Luke Wilson with his prize for 'Cutlery Kea’.
The Wanaka Arts Society would like to sincerely thank all who submitted work and attended our Opening Night and Labour Weekend Exhibition. Our sincere thanks go out to our generous sponsors. Without their continued support our exhibition would not have been possible. SPONSORS Shona Johnstone, John Charrington, Pam McBride , Jude Meehl, Cardrona Distillery, Annabel & Adam Spiers, Yvonne and John Sheat, Minaret Station, Locharburn Wines, Wanaka New World, Radio Wanaka, Print It, Wanaka Luxury Apartments, Cleugh Family, Lisa Taylor-Reid, Wanaka Garden Centre, Matt Gunn Inlight Lighting. LABOUR WEEKEND EXHIBITION PRIZE WINNERS Overall First Prize – Luke Wilson Sculpture, Cutlery Kea Upper Clutha Area Prize – Teresa Chin Photography, Hautupua (Remarkable) Special Section – Kathryn Bennie Oil Painting, Whitebaiting Arawata River Lenore Strang Award – Heather Kerr Textile Art, Three Colour Collar Youth Prize – Ruby Burke Pencil, The Broken Beautiful 150 Art – Dave Attwell Water Colour, Temperatures Rising Viewer’s Choice – Michele Wills, Acrylic, Portrait HIGHLY COMMENDED Lesley Rawlings - Print Making, Just Put Your feet Up Freda Ryder - Painting in Acrylic, Lonesome. Chrissy Wickes – Oil on Board Water Ski The Wanaka Arts Society Labour Weekend Art Exhibition has been very successful and we are now looking forward to our next Exhibition during Easter 2017. Our Special Section will be “Life is Wonderful” THURSDAY 27.10.16 - WEDNESDAY 02.11.16
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Grebe Diary 3, October 24 2016
Inaugural WOW flying scholarships entry closed GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz
Nesting starting over Like the pair of grebes on nest four I had to start all over last Thursday. I am referring to the Air NZ flight to Queenstown on the same day. My flight was from Wellington to Queenstown via Christchurch. We tried to land twice at my final destination and twice aborted and eventually flew back to Christchurch for the rest of the day through to Friday. It was only later that I found out that two earlier flights had been diverted to Invercargill. As a result of the storm, nest four platform capsized and all was lost, thus they too have had to start all over. I replaced their platform with one built by Mount Aspiring College last Saturday. By Sunday, they were making all the right displays and noises that suggested they were more than happy with their new accommodation. Sadly nest four was not the only one to suffer the storm on Thurs-
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day. The one on Lake Hawea at the Neck failed as did two nests in Glendhu Bay. But I am pleased at the outcome for my two Mk IV platforms that are anchored to the lake bed and in an area storms reach. This is the design that others throughout the South Island are most interested in and they survived well. The birds at Minaret have yet to lay eggs, but I am reliably informed they too are making all the right noises. I am unaware of significant clusters of bells in Wanaka and campanologists to ring them, but if there were, then Monday to Tuesday of this week may be good cause to ring them. The first chicks are due on Jack’s adopted nest two. Jack has been joined by Archie (11) and will be responsible for record keeping for nest ten. Pictured: Jack tests the nesting platform at Minaret Station. -John Darby
There have been 32 applicants for the inaugural Warbirds Over Wanaka Community Trust fly scholarships. The scholarships are valued at $5000 each and applications have been received from around New Zealand, with one application received from a New Zealand pilot currently working in Australia. Warbirds Over Wanaka general manager, Ed Taylor, said, “it is heartening to see there is still a lot of passion out there, especially from younger pilots, to be given the chance to fly the old warbird aircraft.” The Trust had intended to award one scholarship this year but given the high calibre of applications it is now looking at the possibility of making two grants. “The ultimate aim of the scholarships is to have a new crop of warbird display pilots coming through the system to ensure there are pilots to fly warbird aircraft for years to come. Just being able to fly some of these aircraft takes a high level of skill, to display them at an airshow like Warbirds Over Wanaka is an even bigger challenge,” Ed said. A scholarship panel is currently evaluating the applications and a shortlist will be decided by the end of October. Winners will be announced in November.
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Pictured: Some of the classic wings planes flying at Warbirds over Wanaka.
Woodhead re-elected as ORC chair STAFF REPORTER editor@thewanakasun.co.nz Re-elected Otago Regional Council chairman Stephen Woodhead has expressed his hope that the new council will focus “constructively and proactively” on what it can achieve over the next three years, and on delivering outcomes for the community. The council met for the first time in the new 2016-2019 term yesterday (Wednesday October 26). Cr Gretchen Robertson, who was Mr Woodhead’s deputy during the last term, was re-elected unopposed to that role. Stephen Woodhead was first elected to the Molyneux constituency in 2004, and was deputy chairman from 2007-2010. He was elected chairman in 2010 and is now entering his third term in the role. In his acceptance speech, he said ORC faced a significant workload ahead of them but it could be
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achieved through strong collaboration. “Our success does not lie in one person. It is about working together as a team - as a council, with our very experienced staff, and importantly with our communities.” “While there are challenges for this council, we should not lose sight of the fact that we are blessed to live in one of the most diverse regions, both economically and climatically, in the country. We are not reliant on any one sector for employment or income, and we have stunning landscapes and natural resources which that attract people from all over the world,” he said. Welcoming back returning councillors, and new members councillors Michael Laws, Maggie Lawton, Carmen Hope, and Andrew Noone, he said he hoped they would engage with and work with the community to leverage off their “passion and energy.” “We welcome the fresh enthusiasm, questions, and ideas newly-elected councillors always bring to the table.”
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Quacking day for Rotary DANIELLE BUTLER newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz Wanaka’s Rotary Club raised $7250 for the community over Labour Weekend, with the help of thousands of little yellow ducks, in their annual duck race. At around 10am on Sunday October 23, the ducks were dropped into the water to begin their journey. Fran Tate, Rotary’s director of public relations and media, said,
“the water was swift and higher than usual and so it was a quick race with winning duck 1916 taking 21 minutes from start to finish.” The winning duck bagged its owner $250, with second and third places receiving $50 each plus ten draws of $20. All money raised will be used for ongoing community and international projects. Pictured: Third place winner Nicholas Gutsell received $50 from Rotary’s director of fundraising, Ken Goldfinch.
N O T I C E B O A R D Consultation on Proposed Amendments to the Policy on Development Contributions In accordance with the Local Government Act 2002, notice is hereby given that the Council has begun consultation on amendments to the Policy on Development Contributions. The reason for the amendment is to provide for the recovery of the growth related capital costs of the proposed Eastern Access Road (EAR) on the Frankton Flats. The proposed amendments to the Policy on Development Contributions include the introduction of: 1. A new targeted Frankton Flats Transportation Development Contribution to recover the major portion of the growth related capital costs of the proposed Eastern Access Road on the Frankton Flats. 2. An adjustment to the existing Wakatipu Ward Transportation Development Contribution to recover the minor portion of the growth related capital costs of the proposed Eastern Access Road on the Frankton Flats. Copies of the Statement of Proposal and the revised Policy on Development Contributions are available on the Council website www.qldc.govt.nz and by emailing services@qldc.govt.nz. Copies are also available in Council offices at 10 Gorge Road, Queenstown and 47 Ardmore Street, Wanaka. A hearing will be held if required in November 2016. Please indicate in your submission if you wish to speak to it in person. All submissions will be made public. Submissions close on Monday 7 November 2016. They can be emailed to services@qldc.govt.nz or posted to DC Policy Submission, Queenstown Lakes District Council, Private Bag 50072, Queenstown 9348.
Meeting Schedule for November 2016 Public Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 46 of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 that meetings of the Council will be held as listed below, during the month of November 2016. Proposed District Plan Hearings – Hearings to consider submissions to the QLDC Proposed District Plan will commence on 7 November 2016 on the following: • Variation 1 to the Proposed District Plan - Arrowtown Design Guidelines For detailed information on these hearings please http://www.qldc.govt.nz/planning/district-plan/proposed-district-plan/
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First Meeting of the Wanaka Community Board Following the Election – Armstrong Room, Lake Wanaka Centre, Wanaka. Wednesday 2 November 2016 at 1.30pm. Resource Consent Hearing (Alpine Estate Ltd) – Edgewater Resort, Sargood Drive, Wanaka. Wednesday 16 November 2016 at 9.00am. Resource Consent Hearing (M Guthrie) – Crowne Plaza Hotel (Level 3), Beach Street, Queenstown. Thursday 17 November 2016 at 10.00am. Resource Consent Hearing (Hansen Family Partnership) – Crowne Plaza Hotel (Level 3), Beach Street, Queenstown. Wednesday 30 November 2016 at 10.00am. These meetings are open to the public with the exception of the Property Subcommittee, which will be held with the public excluded, pursuant to Section 7(2)(i) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987; the Resource Consent Commissioner Appointment Subcommittee which will be held with the public excluded, pursuant to Section 7(2)(a) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987; and the Audit & Risk Committee which will be held with the public excluded, pursuant to Sections 7(2) (b)(ii) and 7(2)(h) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987. Mike Theelen CHIEF EXECUTIVE
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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Top students scoop scholarships DANIELLE BUTLER newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz Ten talented Mount Aspiring College students were among 40 others to receive tertiary education scholarships presented by Central Lakes Trust (CLT) this week. The students received their scholarships, valued at $2500 each, at an official awards function in Cromwell on Tuesday October 25. Johnny Brebner, Helena Crawford, Alyssa Gibson, Erin Greenwood, Lucy Hayes, Sam Neale, Michaela Rogan, Rosie Spearing, Laetitia Telford and Tim Weir were granted the scholarships to assist the students’ study at a tertiary institution next year.
Tim Weir was also presented with the Meyer Engineering Scholarship which was presented by Carl Meyer, the former World Rowing Champion and director of Meyer Engineering Limited. “We’re very pleased to have found a way to support young people build their futures. In the years this programme has been running we have helped 334 young people, to a total amount of $801,500” CLT chairman, Dr. Malcolm Macpherson, said. To be eligible for a scholarship, a student must be aged between 16 and 19, have lived in the CLT region for a minimum of two years. The selection criteria considers various factors including the applicant’s academic record, all-round qualities and achievements.
Lily Max is back, and on the slopes STAFF REPORTER sports@thewanakasun.co.nz Hot on the heels of her successful debut novel Queenstown writer, Jane Bloomfield, has released the second book in her Lily Max series and she will be in Wanaka this Saturday (October 29) to promote it. Jane said Paper Plus Wanaka manager Chris Lumsden has a fun day planned, with sofas and bean bags set up in the store. The first guest will be a miniature pony, then Jane will talk about her new book, and there will also be a dog in store for children to read to. “Lily Max Slope, Style, Fashion” is a novel for young readers about fashion-mad character on a fun-filled adventure on skis. It follows Jane’s 2015 debut “Lily Max Satin Scissors Frock”, which was a finalist in the 2015 NZ Children’s & Young Adults Book Award. The paperback is illustrated by Barcelona-based New Zealander, Guy Fisher, and published by Steve Braunias of Luncheon Sausage Books. The novel is set in a non-specified mountain town called Middle Lakes. The skiing takes place at Mount Sugarcone. The author has drawn from her experiences living in the Wakatipu basin for 24 years and assisting with her own three children learning to ski from a young age. It follows the adventures of Lily Max on her ambitious quest to go from skiing klutz to downhill racer, while putting together a collection for the town’s snow-themed fashion show. Initially the underdog, the determined Lily Max must outplay archrival and captain of the school ski team, the forever whiny Violet Hughes. “I wrote the first draft of this book after a family ski trip to Austria at the invitation of a Finnish friend celebrating her 40th birthday. That was in 2011. Hence a bit of Europe crept into the story.” THURSDAY 27.10.16 - WEDNESDAY 02.11.16
The stylish Granny and her friend with dementia, Tilda Button, from the first book make an appearance. “Those two actually seemed to tell their own story when I sat down to write. I have never been a chalet girl in Switzerland. But I was around when Jean Claude Killy was a household name. I had to get those two silver-vixen on the catwalk.” Jane already has an idea for third book. “It will definitely be set in summer though. At a beach,” she said. THE WANAKA SUN
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Last week’s front page story “World-class earthquakes expected: Possible tsunamis, magnitude 7 aftershocks and landslides” certainly got you talking. Read it again online at thewanakasun.co.nz Stacey Good to see this article - hopefully it will gain some local attention. Would be great to see an ‘emergency essentials list’ in the Wanaka Sun also Briony Won’t stop me coming to Wanaka. As my daughter in Wanaka says if your times up it’s up whether being run over, falling downstairs, old age, earthquakes or whatever! Jon Nice article, using local knowledge, citing the local Emergency Management Plan, and the Alpine Fault Response Planning Project. You can keep up with @ Project AF8 on Facebook.
Sarah After the last EQ near Wanaka I sent an email to geonet requesting some info which was excellent. It will happen and the best thing to do is get educated and be prepared and definately get up high away from the lake re seiching/tsunami. Murray European New Zealand????? More so the history of New Zealand, as we are not European’s, may be some of European descent. We should all class ourselves as Tangata Whenua, people of the land.
Boab I think he meant since the Europeans arrived in NZ
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Winter has arrived so come on in to the Cobblers Inn and purchase some excellent warm products all made locally. We have possum products available for sale to keep you warm and cosy such as hot water bottle covers, duvets, gloves, baby booties and insoles. Photos and prices of the products available to view at our website GLAZING or just www.possumpoachers.co.nz come on down to the shop.
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WANAKA PUBLIC LIBRARIES ASSOCIATION AGM: Being held on Thursday, November 3rd, at 6pm, at the Wanaka Public Library. Please join us in going through the past year's work and our focus for the future. These are our wonderful local libraries and we would love to have you along to help us support them and their fantastic staff.
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FREE COMPUTER lessons for older people - Community Networks is offering one-to-one or small group lessons in your own home on your own device. If you are interested or know NOTICES of friends or neighbours who are struggling please call in to Community Networks or phone 03 443 779. Our thanks go to the Synod of Otago and Southland for providing the funds BUSINESS NETWORKING International. The Wanaka for this project. chapter of BNI meets weekly at 7am Tuesday morning. Great networking opportunity to grow your business. WANTED Contact Rosie Ford for information 021 189 6671 WANAKA PRIMARY School ‘Op Shop’ open Tues & Thurs VOLUNTEERS required at The Salvation Army Family store if you have some free time and - 12 midday to 4pm. Use Koru Way entrance, off Totara would like to be part of a team which makes a difference, come and see us. 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
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FRIENDS OF Cardrona community working bee - help keep our rivers clean, Nov 5, 9am, on Ballantyne Rd (look out for our sign to turnoff). The top six rubbish collectors (volunteer 6+ hours) will win R&A tickets for NYE!
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‘PREVENTING SUICIDE – A Community Conversation’. Open to everyone, this is a free, one-hour presentation and conversation about suicide and what you can do to help. Thursday 27 Oct, 7pm, Mt Aspiring College Room 7. Any enquiries please contact Community Networks Wanaka. 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. CAN YOU no longer drive? The Total Mobility Scheme provides subsidised taxi services to people who have an impairment that prevents them from being able to drive. Contact Community Networks for more information on 443 7799. FREE LEGAL ADVICE available at Community Networks delivered by the Dunedin Community Law Centre on Wednesday 2nd November. Please call Community Networks on 443 7799 to book your appointment. JP SERVICES are available at Community Networks every Tuesday from 1pm and Friday from 10.30am. Please book your appointment by ringing Community Networks 03 443 7799.
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Administration Manager Are you a friendly team-player with a passion for recycling and reuse and a love of business systems and accounting? You could be the new Wanaka Wastebusters admin manager (25 hours per week). You’ll be responsible for Wastebusters admin and financial systems, including monthly reporting, invoicing, GST, banking, payroll, asset management and record keeping. You will be an experienced bookkeeper, familiar with Xero and MYOB payroll. You’ll be honest and accurate, able to work unsupervised and to contribute to our management team. Job applications close Tuesday 1st November Download an application form and job description from wanakawastebusters.co.nz Call Sue on 027 322 9675 for more information.
EMPLOYMENT AUTOMOTIVE PANELBEATER TYPE: FULL TIME, PERMANENT We have a vacancy on our team for a fully qualified Panelbeater. Applicants must be fully qualified with a minimum of 5 years work experience. Hold a current Automotive Welding Certificate. Hold current Bronze I-Car Certification or higher. Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. Email cover letter and brief CV showing relevant qualifications and recent employment history to Simon: slakespanel@xtra.co.nz *Please include in the subject line: PANELBEATER slakespanel@xtra.co.nz | (03) 4431613 | (027) 6354779 THE WANAKA SUN
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Wanaka Sun readers took to Facebook after reading last week’s story on construction delays for the new pool at the Wanaka Recreation Centre. One reader said, “Well that really, really annoys me! This is such a joke. Wait for it. Half way through next year there will be another delay for some other reason.” While another agreed, “I’d better sign my little one up for lessons at Cromwell. What a joke QLDC.” Many were worried the delays would mean the community would be without a pool because the existing pool building only had certification for two years. The October 2015 Scuttlebutt stated, “in July 2014, as part of finalising the work required at the existing pool site, an engineering assessment uncovered structural issues with the pool building. It was closed for urgent strengthening and although it has reopened, the building only has a life of approximately two years without additional engineering work." The expected delay in the completion of the new pool is due to finalisation of design elements
and a review of the final pricing. Delays had first been brought to the attention of the Wanaka Community Board in August by the consultant team and the council’s project team when they reported that bulk excavation and carpark works for the pool extension were progressing, but sub-trade tender pricing had come back high. The teams were working to reduce costs where appropriate, but cutbacks in the quality of materials or labour used would not necessarily be the most cost effective decision in the long run. The delay in the opening of the new pool has resulted in the council having to address the recertification of the old pool complex and the council have advised the old pool will stay open until the completion of the new pool complex at the Wanaka Recreation Centre. QLDC manager of sport and recreation Simon Battrick said, “we will be investigating the recertification of the existing Wanaka Community Pool early in 2017 with the intent to ensure that it continues to operate until the new pool at Three Parks is completed.” Pictured: A sign at the Wanaka Pool on Plantation road still displays incorrect opening date of new pool.
Bike park working bee DANIELLE BUTLER newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz Lake Hawea’s bike park is one step closer to completion following a working bee last weekend, in which local families turned up to help out. Coordinator and park designer Geoff Small said that the team had managed to get a lot done thanks to the fact that they had the use of a large ten tonne digger. “Some local Hawea Flat families and the kids came to help and it was really good to see them turning up. It was all a bit last minute on my part but I had to try and get it lined
up with the good weather,” Geoff said. There will be one more working bee in November before the park is ready for opening at the beginning of December, with the focus now on getting the smaller track for kids established. “We will need an army of volunteers who will be rewarded with venison steaks and beers. This park is really for trying to encourage the kids to take ownership of something and give them somewhere they can play and hang out at. I am sure it will develop and progress as time goes on,” Geoff said.
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Steve to talk Coast to Coast STAFF REPORTER sports@thewanakasun.co.nz Coast to Coast Ambassador Steve Gurney is touring seven New Zealand towns to talk about the Kathmandu Coast to Coast. Steve is a nine-time winner of the 243km race which starts on Kumara Beach on the West Coast and traverses the width of the South Island, finishing on the East Coast, with seven consecutive wins to his name. He wrote best-selling autobiography
Lucky Legs, is a motivational speaker and an inventor. He is hosting a free evening session in Wanaka on November 2 (Mount Aspiring College, 7.30pm) to offer tips on getting started and training for the race, as well as telling a few stories. He is also running a separate practical training and skills sessions on the same day for rock running (pictured at a North Island session), bike bunch riding and kayak drills at the Wanaka Yacht Club.
Race organiser John Derry and navigator Brent Hefford took out the 2016 New Zealand Jet Boat Marathon title on the weekend. Twenty-three drivers contested the 16-stage event. John, from Blenheim, won the final leg of the event from the Kawarau River bridge to Frankton Marina in a time of 5 min 33.09sec, followed by Kjet’s Shaun Kelly of Queenstown in second and Greg Simpson of Marlborough in third. The event was contested over seven days. Day six saw John Derry lead the way across Lake Wanaka from Glendhu Bay to the mouth of the Matukituki River, then on 40km upstream. The day finished with racing on the Clutha River from the lake outlet down to Lake Dunstan. This is the fifth time John Derry has won the title and he drove smoothly and consistently from day one. “I am very happy for the team and really excited about this event next year when it is also to become the UIM World Championship and with it will come plenty of overseas competitors,” John said. Shaun Kelly is pictured in his jet boat heading downstream on the Matukituki River. PHOTO: MIKE SMITH
SPORTS RESULTS Please send sports results to sports@thewanakasun.co.nz Wanaka Progressive Bowls 21:10:16 Skips1 T Tovey 2 B Russell 3 J Young Thirds 1 J Bryant 2 M Barnett 3 B Kane Leads 1 B Rose 2 B Thorburn 3 D Wayte Lake Hawea Golf Club Labour Weekend Ambrose Tournament: First: Jamie, Peter, Hamish and Jason 61 - 6.375 - 54.6 Second: Rick, Red, Scotty
and Jim 65 - 9.6 - 55.4 Third: Tony, Dick, Chris and Neil 64 - 6.75 - 57.25 Fourth: Chris, Lyall, Mike and George 68 - 10.5 - 57.5 Fifth: Chucky, Kezza, John and Josiah 65 - 7.4 57.6 Sixth: Tony, Calvin, Lynn and Robin 72 - 13.8 - 58.2 Closest to the Pin: Steve Smith Closest for 2 on No.2: J.Mac Juniors Closest to the Pin No.5 Men: Allan Steel Closest to the Pin No.5 Ladies: Janis Steel Straightest Drive No.6: Joy Hanson Longest Putt on No.6: Rick Johnston (Stumpy)
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Town’s teams scoop trophies DANIELLE BUTLER newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz Wanaka’s football teams dominated in Alexandra’s annual football tournament last week, with three of five teams bringing home trophies. Wanaka Ladies, Wanaka Masters, Wanaka Men’s A team, Wanaka Braves and Wanaka Youth all competed against teams from across the South Island. Andrew Miller of the Masters team said, “the masters tournament had nine teams in it and we won all but one game, which was against Alex, the hosts. It was a narrow victory for
us as we only just beat the current and three-time holders, Green Island, on a goal difference. This is the first time both us and the women’s team have won the title for Wanaka.” The A team also won their competition, bringing home a trophy alongside the men’s and women’s masters teams. Pictured: Wanaka Masters team (back row) Andrew Bull, Mark Saltiel, Gary Pontin, Luke Godfrey and Paul Dunn. (Front row) Kerry Lang, Ian Bell, James Emanuel, Aidan Butler, captain Andrew Miller. (Absent) Sebastian Arratia, Petro Bercelli and John Florida.
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Major win for Ines Great turn out for Deans Bank 10 hour race GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz
Wanaka junior tennis rising star Ines Stephani (14) had the biggest New Zealand based tournament win of her life on Monday. Ines (pictured) took out the title in the 14 and under age group at the Tennis New Zealand Masters Top 8 Finals. The tournament is for the eight top players of the year in New Zealand tournaments. Ines went in as the number one seed, but had never beaten Ana Tamanika, from Auckland, her opponent in the final. Ana recently represented New Zealand and was part of the Europe Tour for New Zealand’s elite juniors. Ines played a positive and aggressive match in the final attacking at every opportunity and took out Ana 6-4 6-4 to bring home the trophy. “I think this is a really significant win for tennis in the Southern Region. It would be the biggest singles title for a girl from Southern since Libby Scott won the nationals seven years ago,” coach Perry Crockett said.
The Deans Bank 10 hour classic was a great success last Sunday October 23 with over 450 individuals turning out for the annual event staged by Bike Wanaka. The 11km circuit saw competitors battling for either solo or team glory. Bike Wanaka president Oliver Young said this was the first year the event has included races for junior bikers. “The Outside Sports Kids Cup saw 90 children battling it away from junior racers on balance bikes to the more experienced up and coming under 12s who showed they were the new generation of trailblazers,” Oliver said. Solo winner on the day was Thomas Wood who crossed the line after peddling 193.8km. Other overall solo podium place-getters were Nicholas Noble in second and Richard Anderson in third. The female podium saw Ronel Cook take the win, followed by Whitney Dagg in second place and Lisa MacFarlane in third place. The podiums were dominated by younger riders in the team categories with Willbike, Cycle World Racing and Element Homes the top three overall. Mike Greer Homes team Bike Wanaka would like to say a massive was first in the mixed category and Ricoh Heartland Ladies was the first thank you to the local community who helped to make the event such a success, women’s team home.
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