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Enough is enough GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz Following the recent tragic death on Ballantyne Road, local resident John Coers has put pen to paper in a plea to the new Queenstown Lakes District Council mayor and councillors to put a plan in place for improvements to the road. In an email to the new council, John asked them for a considered, detailed response to a series of questions about the plan for improvements to the road, when these improvements would happen and how they would be paid for. “First and foremost there is a significant safety issue. There has been a series of accidents, some probably just negligent driving but some due to the condition of the road. There is a rapid transition of surface all along the road from gravel, to metal, to otta seal. There is a huge camber on the road to an
extent that some trucks don’t use it for fear of falling over,” John said. John said between Riverside Road and State Highway 6 on Ballantyne Road there has been a long history of traffic accidents, many of which are not reported to police or council. “I would assume the NZ Insurance Council would however have a fair assessment as to how unsafe the road is,” John said. The recent death has also ignited a sense of anger at the efforts local ratepayers and residents have made over the years to have the road improved and John feels there has been a “pathetic response and commitment” from QLDC to the problem. Continues page 3
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Jazzy Edwards (11) on her pony Harper and Bella Edwards (8) on Tumble enjoyed a dip in Lake Wanaka last weekend. The pair was spotted in Dublin Bay on Sunday, a fine day after more than 17cm of rain fell in the previous four days. The Met Service currently predicts rainfall with northwesterlies for the majority of next week with temperatures ranging from 6 degrees Celsius to 20 degrees Celsius.
Pollution chokes Bullock Creek life Fish and Game clash with subdivision developer assured with the current plan.” Director of developer Orchard Road Holdings Ltd Allan Dippie said that the adverse effects from stormwater runoff during high rainfall are being actively managed by on-site contractors. “Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) has placed a number of conditions on the subdivision consent and the contractors have worked closely with QLDC during subdivision construction and the site has been regularly monitored for compliance to those conditions. Primary, secondary and tertiary stormwater controls are all in place and water quality testing is also carried out,” Allan said. Allan admitted that a breakout of silt-
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tago Fish and Game has come head to head with developer Orchard Road Holdings over creek pollution caused by a developing subdivision. The Otago Fish and Game Council has expressed concern for fish and insect life in Wanaka’s Bullock Creek following two cases of pollution believed to be caused by silt laden water from the Alpha Series development in the creek’s headwaters in the last six months. The developer contests that it is responsible for any significant pollution. Ian Hadland, Otago Fish and Game Council operations manager, said that the stream is an important trout spawning tributary for Lake Wanaka, selected by fish because of its clean gravels and spring-fed water supply and that they were still trying to find
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laden storm water occurred on a small area of the site during heavy rainfall on October 12 but this was quickly rectified by contractors. Ian said, “spawning areas (such as Bullock Creek) are very sensitive sites, in fact they are protected from disturbance under the Conservation Act, and this is something we pointed out to the developer and QLDC at the time the subdivision was being consented. It’s playing out exactly as we warned but we are still expected to have faith in the consenting agencies that the adverse effects of stormwater and runoff will be managed.” While QLDC investigated Fish and Game’s complaints, no further action was taken aside from a warning, with consent team leader Quinn McKintyre stating that the incident highlighted the need for all landowners and operators working with exposed earthworks to be prepared for the unexpected when storm events are imminent. Continues page 2
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Rachel re-elected chair DANIELLE BUTLER newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz Rachel Brown has been re-elected as chair of Wanaka Community Board (WCB) for her second term. Rachel, pictured inset, was nominated for chair by Councillor Ella Lawton, which was seconded by board member Ruth Harrison, making her election unopposed in the WCB inaugural meeting yesterday, Wednesday November 2. Community Board newcomer
Quentin Smith was elected unopposed as deputy chair, nominated by Councillor Ross McRobie and seconded by Councillor Calum MacLeod. The inaugural meeting, hosted by Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) chief executive Mike Theelen, was the first time the newlyelected board met together since this year’s triennial Local Government Elections to make their declarations for the next three years. Pictured: (Clockwise from left) Ed Taylor, Ross McRobie, Ruth Harrison, Calum MacLeod, Rachel Brown, Quentin Smith and Ella Lawton.
Pilot walks away from helicopter crash GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz A pilot has walked away from a helicopter crash at Swallows Crossing Vineyard at Tarras on Sunday October 30. Jerry Rowley was frost fighting at about 4.30am when the crash happened. Civil Aviation Authority senior
communications advisor Philippa Lagan said, “Moisture on the cabin window restricted the pilot’s visibility, requiring him to open the door to try to locate the ground. He hit a vineyard pole while doing so.” He was initially taken to Wanaka Medical Centre, but was transported in Dunstan Hospital suffering moderate injuries.
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Upper Clutha soldiers’ stories launched DANIELLE BUTLER newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz Two years of hard work by five dedicated researchers have culminated in Courageous and Free, a book telling the tales of World War One’s Upper Clutha soldiers to be launched this month. The book has been researched by Upper Clutha Historical Records Society’s volunteer research assistants Jo Wilton, Ken Allan and Margaret Thomlinson, alongside Wanaka Genealogy Society’s Louise Primrose and Judy Thompson. It documents the stories and lives of Upper Clutha soldiers and one nurse who died during World War One. President of Wanaka Genealogy Society Louise Primrose said that the team were overwhelmed with a feeling of achievement since finishing the project. “It not only relates the stories behind the names listed on Upper Clutha war memorials but also uncovers the names and stories of many other
soldiers not previously recorded. In some cases living family members were able to be traced, which resulted in the most wonderful resources of last letters and postcards home, photographs, family stories and wills,” Louise said. Courageous and Free, which was published with funding assistance from the Graham and Olive West Charitable Trust, the Hawea Dip Charitable Trust, the Otago Community Trust and the Lottery Grants Board, will be launched on Friday November 11 between 4.30pm and 6.30pm at Wanaka Library. President of the Wanaka Returned Services’ Association (RSA) Ralph Fegan will introduce the book, which will be available on the night and also from Paper Plus. All surplus funds generated by the project will be donated to the local RSA. Pictured: Jo Wilton, layout and photograph coordinator Nadine Cagney, Margaret Thomlinson, Louise Primrose, Judy Thompson, Ken Allan and funding director David Simmers.
Creek pollution threatens fish life Continued from page 2 Ian said that Fish and Game were also disappointed to not have been involved in the QLDC consent of the subdivision as an affected party and two complaints have since been made to the Otago Regional Council and one to QLDC. “We are the nearest neighbour and also have a statutory responsibility to protect sports fisheries, but the QLDC still chose to deny us an opportunity for formal input into the consenting process which could have markedly improved or
even avoided this situation,” Ian said. Allan said, “The swipe at QLDC over Fish and Game’s affected party status is strange because prior to construction we wrote to them and asked them to meet with us on site to discuss any concerns. Fish and Game refused that invitation and have been extraordinarily difficult to consult with.” He added that Fish and Game will be invited to another site meeting so that site measures can be explained and public recreation and access opportunities discussed.
Half of freedom camping fines go unpaid DANIELLE BUTLER newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz Figures from Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) have revealed that only half of the freedom camping fines handed out over the past year have been paid. Fines for freedom campers totaled 3219 from October 25 2015 until the same time this year, of which 479 were issued in Wanaka, Hawea and Luggate, however only 1625 were paid. PAGE 2
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Of the remaining number, 506 were prosecuted in court, 190 are still waiting to be paid and 898 were written off. QLDC communications manager Michele Poole said the written off fines will mainly be down to waivers and overseas addresses where it is impossible to collect a fine. The $325,000 earned from the 1625 paid fines goes towards the cost of parking enforcement including staff, contractors and signage in the Queenstown Lakes District. THE WANAKA SUN
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Man faces drug charges GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz A 21-year-old Cromwell man appeared in Queenstown District Court on Wednesday October 26 in relation to the importation of a class B drug. Police are currently testing the drugs to establish exactly what they are, however police believe the drugs to be MDMA (Ecstasy). Police discovered approximately half a kilogram of the drug with an estimated value of in excess of $200,000. Four packages were intercepted by police addressed to unoccupied holiday homes in the Clyde area. Each package contained approximately 125 grams of MDMA and it is believed the packages were
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imported from Poland. This is the second recent arrest in the Otago Lakes-Central area for the importation of illegal drugs. Detective Senior Sergeant Malcolm Inglis said, “Police are disappointed to see young people thinking that this is an easy way to make money and having an adverse effect on their lives and others. Otago Lakes-Central Police will continue to target the illegal importation and sale of drugs in the area and continue to ask the public for their help in the fight to stop the spread of illegal drugs within their community.” Police are hoping that these recent seizures will have an impact on the availability of drugs in the area. Police have confirmed the two arrests are not connected.
DOC boss proposes charges DANIELLE BUTLER newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz Central Otago’s Department of Conservation (DOC) team has addressed comments regarding potential track charges put forward by DOC’s director-general. Lou Sanson told the Otago and Southland Conservation Boards last Thursday, October 27, that the huge increase in trampers on New Zealand’s tracks could mean it’s time for users to start paying, with a suggested fee of $100 for tourists and $40 for New Zealanders. Both boards met to hear views from interested parties about whether visitor growth can continue to expand or whether limits have already been reached. The goal was to achieve a better informed process when management plans for the Mount Aspiring and Fiordland National Parks come up for review next year. Senior ranger for the Central Otago District Annette Grieve said that no local tracks have been identified and no decisions have been made,
but DOC are currently working with the tourism industry and other stakeholders to explore a number of options. “We are seeing record numbers of international and domestic visitors to the outdoors, especially in this region. This is a good thing but it comes with challenges of capacity and quality of service or experience in some particularly popular places. To protect conservation values and to continue to deliver great experiences, DOC is looking into new ways to manage increased use,” she said. “Although we regularly review our charges for facilities such as huts and campgrounds, we are also looking to encourage visitors toward some of our less well known local tracks, with DOC nationally encouraging people to look at shoulder season options.” The Otago and Southland Conservation Boards will give consideration to the presentations and comments made by those present at last week’s meeting and will use those insights as reference in their deliberations over the reviews of their respective Park Management Plans.
Suspension of Robinson helicopters The Department of Conservation (DOC) has suspended the use of all Robinson helicopters to transport DOC staff, volunteers and contractors. DOC’s director health and safety, Harry Maher, said the decision has been made to protect DOC staff including volunteers and contractors working directly for DOC. “The safety of our people is paramount so in light of the recent accident we are suspending the use of these helicopters for operations
where DOC staff, volunteers and contractors are passengers.” The decision follows the recent fatal Robinson R44 crash in Northland involving two forestry workers and the placing of Robinson helicopters on a Transport Accident Investigation Commission watchlist. Harry said DOC will liaise with the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) during their investigation of this latest accident and review its position as further information from the CAA comes to hand.
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Teen volunteers bag ultimate award DANIELLE BUTLER newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz Three teenagers have been presented with the ‘ultimate St John youth award’ for their volunteer work with the charity. St John youth division members Laetitia Telford, Sean Dickey and Abigail Swift were presented with their Grand Prior awards by the Governor General, Dame Patsy Reedy, in Christchurch last month. Wanaka’s St John team held a ceremony on Tuesday evening, November 1, where Knight of the Order of St John Ian Rae officially presented Laetitia and Sean with their Grand Prior award, with Abigail unfortunately unable to attend. Ian said that it was the highest award that a
youth member can achieve and that it represented a huge amount commitment and perseverance from the members, including working their way through a series of badges and 100 hours of community work. Laetitia said, “I have gained so many skills and learnt so much through the badges and 100 hours. I have also found that I can be a leader.” Sean added, “I have had much the same journey, we have all been here right from the start and it has been a great experience.” All three youth members have been attending the youth division since it was started more than eight years ago. Pictured: Laetitia and Sean with their certificates at Tuesday night’s ceremony, alongside Ian Rae.
Enough is enough says resident Continued from page 3 “We have spent years telling the council it is a dangerous road and it needs to be fixed. The council does not respond with any definitiveness. They have been warned there would be a death and now it has happened. It is all a bloody tragedy,” he said. In his email he asked the council to clarify the council’s legal entitlement to the road sealing development contributions made to council by local area developers and whether the contributions were refundable to the developers if they had not been applied for the purpose. “The council has been collecting road sealing contributions, where have those contributions gone?” he said. John said at this point of time there seems to be no commitment to improve the road, even after the numerous meetings and discussions that have been had with the residents.
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Medieval marvel for fundraiser DANIELLE BUTLER newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz Holy Family Catholic School’s medieval fundraiser is fast approaching, with Rippon Hall to be transformed into a medieval village this weekend. Knights will engage in full armoured combat, puppeteers will demonstrate their skill with life-sized marionettes and period musicians will play to guests feasting on medieval-inspired food. Six sections; the great hall, the medieval village, the gypsy encampment, the knights encampment, the arena and the outlying area will host numerous competitions and plenty
of action throughout the day. Demonstrations and hands-on activities such as archery, sword fighting, stone carving, hobby-horse jousting and costume-making to name a few will be on offer, with prizes given to the best period dress. Organisers said that the funds raised from the festival will be used to bridge “the ever increasing gap between the resources our children need and what the government will pay for.” The festival takes place on Saturday November 5 at Rippon Hall between 11am and 4pm. Tickets can be bought at the door and are $30 for a family, $15 for adults and $5 for children.
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Singers from primary school age to retirees are invited to come together as four generational choirs for a new music theatre project at next year’s Southern Lakes Festival of Colour in Wanaka. Sing It To My Face is an inter-generational confrontation on stage as each choir lets the others know how they really feel about society, aiming to draw out the murmured sentiments that different age brackets hold towards each other but do not say out loud.
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Following three days of judging more than 1400 wines, 91 gold medals have been awarded in the 2016 Air New Zealand Wine Awards, with the Otago region claiming 13 gold medals. Chair of judges and master of wine Michael Brajkovich said the most pleasing aspect of this year’s awards was the spread of gold medals across a number of varieties and regions. “Pinot noir was once again the star performer with 17 golds. Predominantly the wines came from Marlborough and Central Otago, but a Hawke’s Bay pinot noir was also in the mix,” Michael said. “The top wines from other categories were exceptional, particularly from chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, pinot gris, riesling and syrah, and the quality of Hawke’s Bay merlot and cabernet-based wines took a big step up this year hailing from strong 2013 and 2014 vintages.” In addition to the 91 gold medals, 268 silver medals and 614 bronze medals were awarded by the judges, bringing the total number of medals awarded across the 17 different classes to 973. The ‘best of the best’ elite gold and trophy winning wines will be revealed at a black tie dinner in Auckland on November 12. The dinner marks the 30th anniversary of the partnership between New
Zealand Winegrowers and naming rights sponsor Air New Zealand. New Zealand Winegrowers, the national organisation for the country's 1600 grape growers and winemakers, has owned and organised the competition for the past 40 years. The following lists the Otago gold medal winners and the trophies that are eligible for the elite gold and trophy at the November 12 dinner: JF Hillebrand New Zealand Champion Pinot Noir prize includes a strong local showing with six local wines: Brennan B2 pinot noir 2014, Lowburn Ferry Home Block pinot noir 2014, Nanny Goat Vineyard pinot noir 2015, Rocky Point pinot noir 2015, Scott Base pinot noir 2015 and Thornbury pinot noir 2015. Peregrine sauvignon blanc 2016 is eligible for both the New World Champion Open White Wine and the Label and Litho Champion Sauvignon Blanc categories. Akarua RUA pinot rosé 2016 and Domain Road Vineyard pinot noir rosé 2016 will both vie for the Liquorland Champion Rosé. Nanny Goat Vineyard pinot noir 2015 is also up for the Dish Magazine Champion Open Red Wine, while Archangel chardonnay 2015 and Maude Mt Maude Vineyard dry riesling 2016 are eligible for the Rangitikei Chicken Champion Exhibition White or Sparkling Wine category. Champion Exhibition Red Wine category will feature Central Otago’s Grey Ridge pinot rosé 2016 and Wet Jacket rosé 2016.
Road work at rockfall completed GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz The rockfall that closed one lane of State Highway 6 4km south of The Neck adjacent to Lake Hawea has been cleared and the highway has now been restored to two lanes. The initial rockfall was
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Up to 20 singers are needed for each choir that will perform two shows at the Lake Wanaka Centre during the Festival of Colour in April 2017. Introductory workshops will take place at Wanaka Primary School and Mount Aspiring College (MAC) on Friday November 11, with a separate workshop for adults in MAC’s performance room from 10am and 12pm on Saturday November 12. Festival Director Philip Tremewan said “it doesn’t matter if you are already a member of a choir or a first-timer keen to give it a go. Everyone is welcome to come along to our workshops, learn more and maybe have a sing.”
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Top marks for talented Thea DANIELLE BUTLER newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz Talented Dance Out Loud student Thea Erichsen’s top exam marks scored her a place at the New Zealand Association of Modern Dance (NZAMD) scholarship weekend in Wellington last Saturday. The 14-year-old ballet, jazz, contemporary and hip-hop dancer, pictured, achieved 100 percent in her elementary and intermediate jazz exam, earning her a scholarship nomination for the second year running. Thea’s mother, Rachel Erichsen,
said, “it was an amazing experience to be taking class with 140 elite jazz students and seeing the best of them perform. This is a great achievement and a great motivator for years to come.” NZAMD is the largest syllabi association of dance in the country and each year students are examined within their home towns in the syllabi of their ability. If a student scores 98 percent or more they are nominated to attend the scholarship classes. Thea was one of the youngest dancers in her two hour class, with the majority of students aged 16 to 18 years.
DANIELLE BUTLER newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz The appearance of the cemeteries in Wanaka and Hawea have come under fire in the past week, with several visitors commenting on overgrown grass. On October 28, one visitor commented online saying, “I went up (to Wanaka Cemetery) last weekend to find the grass had not been mown for quite some time. I also heard visitors to family graves make the same comments. The Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) contractor has contacted me to say that they got a bit behind
with their work. I would not like to see this happen again as it was in a disgraceful state.” Several other visitors agreed and claimed that Hawea’s cemetery was in an equally untidy state. The council’s standard for cemetery grass is that it should be between 25mm and 75mm high. QLDC communications manager Michele Poole said that the grass at the Wanaka Cemetery had been mowed twice in the past week, October 28 to November 1. “Some work has also been carried out to level and re-grass some of the area, which might have contributed to the impression that it wasn’t well maintained,” Michele said.
Grants for operational and event costs STAFF REPORTER editor@thewanakasun.co.nz More than $400,000 has been approved for community projects by the Central Lakes Trust in the October round of grants. Challenge Wanaka Sports Trust received $15,000 towards event expenses for its February 18, 2017, triathlon. Heartland Life Education Trust received operational costs for 20162017 of $15,000. Life Education is a non-profit organisation which teaches health to 245,000 primary and intermediate school children in the
Otago region each year. Cromwell Community Welfare Trust also got a grant towards operational costs. The small voluntary group, which is associated directly with adult literacy, meals on wheels, furniture bank and the foodbank, received $4000. A Guarantee Against Loss grant of $5000 was granted to The Central Otago Regional Choir for its 2016-17 concert series. “This latest round of grants takes the total approved by Central Lakes Trust so far this financial year to almost $2 million,” Paul Allison, chief executive of Central Lakes Trust, said.
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Award winning Rockcote specialist shines on local projects
Local Rockcote specialist Scottie Fraser has taken out three South Island Awards at the Rockcote National Awards held at the Latimer Hotel in Christchurch on October 6. Scottie won the Southern Regional Commercial award for the Aspiring Lifestyle Village project and two craftsmanship awards for projects completed for Turnkey Homes. The Aspiring Lifestyle Village has been a seven-year project by Mike Greer Homes, with the project now nearing completion. Mike Greer Homes Central Otago manager Tane Tawera said, “It is a fabulous effort. It is great to see Scottie receive recognition for all of his hard work on the project.” The craftsmanship awards were for work completed for Turnkey Homes on the Martin House at 160 Forest Heights, Wanaka. Turnkey Homes managing director Phil Smith said, “At Turnkey Homes we are extremely proud of the quality plaster work carried out by Scottie and his team at Brass and Co and Rockcote. Their attention to every detail means this is an award that is well deserved.”
Scottie has lived in Central Otago for 25 years and has been an exterior plasterer for most of his working life. He said it was an honour to win the awards, but his job was all about teamwork. “It is always good to get recognition for a job well done, but it is not all about one person. It is a group of people coming together, builders, landscapers, and everyone behind the scenes, like the administration team, who no-one sees but who help us put the whole job together,” Scottie said. He said that there is usually a crew of ten to twenty working with him, depending on the size of the project. The awards were held at the three day Resene conference and Roy Rose from Resene Construction Systems said the guys looked great at the awards dinner. “I am used to seeing these guys with paint and plaster all over them and to see them turn out at the awards all done up in tuxedos, I was blown away. It is great to see the guys get recognition for the great work they do,” Roy said.
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A range of techniques can be used to capture road-bike racing Bob Moore Wanaka Camera Club Road-bike racing holds an attraction for many photographers. It can be very exciting as it is a dynamic design-led sport often taking the riders through some spectacular countryside which makes fantastic backdrops for images. There are many ways to take photos of bikes and riders. Before the race begins there are incidental photo opportunities as riders get ready and their bikes are being prepared. Bikes are photogenic machines so we should keep an eye on details. The structure of wheels, aerodynamic helmets and mirrored glasses can help make strong images, and the colours of the riders’ bikes and jerseys, which are often bright and garish, can also make great pictures. When the race is underway don’t always shoot from a standing position, instead think about going right down on the ground with a wide angle lens or using a step-ladder to shoot down on the riders. We can experiment to see what effects we get with a wide angle lens or, alternatively, use a telephoto lens to frame the pack of riders in a landscape shot, remembering the longer the lens the more the image will be compressed. Position yourself on the inside of a bend facing downhill with the rider moving upwards towards us, as bikers want the shortest route round the bend they will be close to you as they corner the track. Use a wide angle lens to get the rider, often out of the saddle, straining to get to the top of the hill. Cycling is all about motion and the best technique to emphasis this is to pan with the action. As we follow the rider the shutter is opening and closing to produce a motion blur in the background but
the cyclist remains sharp, producing a great sense of speed. Set the shutter to around 1/15th second to 1/60th second and the aperture to f8 which will enable the rider to remain sharp with blurred surroundings. Then press the shutter release and rotate with the subject throughout the opening and closing of the shutter and follow through for the whole sequence. Take careful note of the background and how it will blur and whether this helps or hinders the composition. Experiment with shutter speeds and vary the effect by changing between remaining still and letting the bike pass us by, and panning along with the action. In summary, become proficient in panning at low shutters speeds to get dynamic shots with blurred backgrounds or use a fast shutter speed 1/800th second-plus to freeze the action or movement. Use a long lens to get a tight composition and be prepared to use a high ISO when using fast shutter speeds. Allan Hogan positioned himself well when he took his picture “An Uphill Battle” during last February’s Challenge Wanaka triathlon. Allan’s photo was taken along the lakefront at 7.30am with a Canon 7D camera fitted with a 18-250mm lens set at 31mm, an aperture of f5.6, shutter speed of 1/50th second and an ISO of 100. The judge of the club’s monthly competition gave it an honours award. Wanaka Camera Club is dedicated to helping improve the skills of anyone interested in photography. We welcome anyone to join us irrespective of photographic ability. If you know nothing about photography we will teach you. Come along and see what we can do for you. Our next meeting is on Monday November 14, 7pm, at St John’s rooms, Links Way.
Aspiring Beginnings fundraiser cancelled GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz The Festive Favourites evening with Celia Laity which was to be held on Tuesday November 8 has been cancelled due to slow ticket sales. Aspiring Beginnings (AB) were holding the fundraiser to raise funds for their new outdoor play area, but the date clashed with two other events being held on the same night. Organiser Anna Bright said, “We are gutted. When we booked Celia we thought Tuesday even-
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I find that people are understandably confused over which way is best to train their dog. Basically there are two ways you can train your dog, by teaching them something then giving rewards for doing so, or through fear by scaring or hurting your dog to get what you want. Both ways create motivation for the dog but one, according to science, works better than the other. I am sure you can guess which one! Paying or rewarding your dog, known as Positive Reinforcement (R+) is way more likely to ensure that the behaviour is repeated in the future and while scaring or hurting the dog looks like it works and you will get results, at least in the short term, it comes with many side-effects, including damaging your relationship with your dog. In everyday life it is much easier to set your dog up to do what you want and then reward them, than to set them up to fail and punish them. To pay a dog you first need to
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pontoon as a jetty at the western end of the existing boat ramp in Roys Bay. Queenstown Lakes District Council communications manager Michele Poole said the council is still working towards having it completed by Christmas but there were some delays in awarding the tender.
Successful student stats for Otago Poly STAFF REPORTER editor@thewanakasun.co.nz Otago Polytechnic has the highest percentage of students who successfully complete their studies in the country. A report, released by The Tertiary Education Commission, found that Otago Polytechnic leads in the percentage of students successfully completing qualifications (90 percent) and courses (84 percent). Phil Ker, Otago Polytechnic chief executive, is delighted the Polytechnic is doing so well. “Our vision is to
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New aircraft has first flight to Milford Sound GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz The first flight of the new seven-seater G8 Airvan ZK-MLF owned by Southern Alps Air (SAA) was to Milford Sound on Wednesday November 2 with SAA chief pilot Guy Radford in control. SAA
owners Paul and Anne Cooper imported the aircraft from Australia in September and obtained full certification from the Civil Aviation Authority for Scenic Flights to Milford Sound. Pictured with the new aircraft are pilots Guy Radford, Bayleigh McGuire and Alex Ostapowicz and the passengers who were on the inaugural flight.
Friends of Cardrona’s river clean up operation has been boosted with the help of an added incentive, six free tickets to this year’s Rhythm and Alps Festival. The organisers of the New Year’s Eve festival got on board with the community working bee, which will be held this Saturday, November 5, to encourage people to come and clean up. Six tickets will be on offer to the six people who donate at least six hours of their time and pick up the most rubbish on the day. Working Bee organiser Charlotte Cretney said, “it’s an awesome prize.” She said the group has had a lot of support from Queenstown Lakes District Council’s Diana Manson, Wastebusters and Wanaka Signs among others. “The clean up has been a big undertaking with a lot of organisa-
tion behind the scenes but if we don’t take action now I really worry for the future of our rivers and lakes. I couldn’t believe the amount of rubbish I stumbled on down at the Cardrona River.” Charlotte added that although she hopes to hold further working bees, these would only be a temporary measure and that grass roots education on littering and higher fines could be a couple of possible longer term solutions. To help with the clean up, meet the group at 9am on Ballantyne Road past Wastebusters; look for the Friends of Wanaka sign on the right hand side just before the bridge. Charlotte said, “we would love it if we can get a few people to turn up with trailers or utes to help collect rubbish. If anyone has good music to bring down and play or some yummy baking I wouldn’t turn it down.” Wear good walking shoes, sunhats, sunblock, sturdy gloves and bring lunch and water.
Be careful with fireworks this season STAFF REPORTER editor@thewanakasun.co.nz With Guy Fawkes approaching, a total fire ban is in effect for the Mount Iron and Albert Town Campground area. Issued by the Otago Rural Fire Authority the ban includes bonfires and fireworks. NZ Police wants members of the public to enjoy fireworks in a safe and responsible way this Guy Fawkes, November 5, and to follow NZ Fire Service’s guidelines. The NZ Fire Service experience an increase in fireworks-related callouts and injuries on Guy Fawkes every year. They have put together some tips to help you stay safe when lighting fireworks. Read and follow the fireworks’ instructions; Light fireworks in a wide-open area away from anything flammable; Fireworks and alcohol/drugs are a dangerous combination; Always let an adult light the fireworks; Keep a bucket of water or a hose handy; Keep all unlit fireworks in their box or bag until you are ready to light them; Leave dud fireworks alone. Trying to relight them is unsafe; If you do get burned, hold your burn under running water for 20 minutes. The New Zealand Veterinary Association (NZVA) urges everybody to also remember animal wellbeing. “There is often an increase in missing pets following the Guy Fawkes displays, and we encourage all pet owners to ensure their animals have a secure, safe, and an indoor space for the night. Microchipping will ensure that in case they do escape and get lost, they are found and quickly returned home,” Dr Helen Beattie, NZVA Companion Animal Veterinarians branch president, said.
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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.
Amended Meeting Schedule The QLDC November Meeting Schedule has been amended as follows: Additional Meeting: Queenstown Lakes District Council – Council Chambers, 10 Gorge Road, Queenstown. Thursday 24 November 2016 at 1.00pm.
Resource Consent Application Resource Management Act 1991 Details of the resource consent application and submission forms are available in the offices at Queenstown Lakes District Council, 10 Gorge Road, Queenstown; 74 Shotover Street, Queenstown; 33-35 Reece Crescent, Wanaka and 47 Ardmore Street, Wanaka during normal office hours (8.00am to 5.00pm). You can also download these from our website: www.qldc.govt.nz WILLOWRIDGE DEVELOPMENTS LTD – RM160606 A description of the activity to which the application relates is: Subdivision to create 13 residential lots with identified building platforms and two lots to be used as private roads as below: Lot 1 – 5.21ha Lot 2 – 1.00ha Lot 3 – 1.04ha Lot 4 – 1.21ha Lot 5 – 1.41ha Lot 6 – 1.45ha Lot 7 – 2.63ha Lot 8 – 1.64ha Lot 9 – 1.79ha Lot 10 – 3.32ha Lot 11 – 2.74ha Lot 12 – 4.83ha Lot 13 – 88.92ha Lot 100 – 5,700m² (private road) Lot 102 – 6,700m² (private road)
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My self-congratulatory note on the success of my Mk 1V designed platforms in last week’s diary was sadly premature. The southerly buster we had this last week tested everything to the limit. The irony of it was that both lake anchored platforms and nests survived very well, except the contents of nest ten did not. Seconds after this photo was taken the bird on the nest stood up and was blown backwards off the nest. I checked from the shore later that evening after the wind had done its dash and the nest was abandoned. Our check of the nest this last Sunday revealed all eggs were lost. Nest ten had been provisionally assigned to our latest helper, young Archie North. He will now focus his attention on nest three. The first egg on nest two hatched this last Tuesday (they now have three chicks) and it was
while trimming a twig of willow that obscured the bird on the nest from the shore, that I noticed that there were six eggs in the nest, one more than we had recorded two weeks earlier. This latest addition looked very white, fresh and guilty. In some ways I was not altogether surprised, for I had noticed over a number of days that a pair of birds was seriously harassing the nesting birds. It is what is known as intraspecific nest parasitism (ISP), more about that later other than to note that when we also checked nest 12 it had jumped from five eggs recorded on the October 26 to eight by October 30 the best evidence yet for ISP. Meantime, nest four which failed due to the norwest storm on October 20 has re-laid and already has three eggs. I wonder if she did that all by herself? -John Darby
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Queenstown Lakes District Mayor Jim Boult announced last week that Calum MacLeod had been appointed deputy mayor. The local man received the highest number of votes in the Wanaka Ward and the support for his new position was clear. Susan As it should be for the highest polling Wanaka councillor. Glenys Fantastic news for Wanaka Calum. Well done ! Greg Congratulations Calum. A great voice for Wanaka! Robyn yes !! Congratulations Calum. Pleased you got the recognition for all your past work Theresa Calum that’s more than awesome!! Yay yay yay!!!
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Pam Great choice, congratulations Calum. Mary-Louise Woohoo!! Love reading things that make you smile!!!! Julian Brilliant news......almost as good as Burnley 2 Everton 1 Kirsty Great choice!!
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Rhian I think their responses are wonderful. But then again I am biased! Allan I love their responses. And their code names. Lol.
Glen Way to go kids! There are too many hippies here speaking for everyone else. Great arguments raised by cowboy and helicopter. Kimberley O’Connor McDonald’s in wanaka is a bloody stupid idea..
Jane I agree with these kids, it’s personal choice if you want to eat there or not, every other town doesn’t seem to have a problem, I think a variety is good! Sick of having the same stuff here. Wanaka is growing so why not! And for rubbish, no, in fact the supermarket look how much rubbish comes out of there! Most fast food bags etc. are recyclable nowadays anyway, doesn’t mean it’s going to be all over the beach. Agree with me or not I 100% won’t be voting. I’m all for it!
Brett Agree that their teacher gave them a good opportunity to discuss and rationalise an issue ... but as one who has picked up various fast food franchise litter in Makarora, at least 180 km from its source, I suggest that they consider this as the primary reason as to why the FFF should be kept at bay... litter will increase exponentially.
Robyn Pffft show me a kid that doesn’t squark for Mcdonald’s. Mine try it on all the time. Yuck. Keep Wanaka McDonald’s free!
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BIFFF Off stands by research In response to the article printed last week regarding disappointment in the wording of the BiFFF Off petition (“School hits back at BIFFF Off petition”, Wanaka Sun, October 27), whilst we appreciate that members of our community may not be in support of banning fast food franchises from establishing in the Wanaka region, we would like to reinforce that the goal of the petition is to gauge the level of support within the community for this cause. The wording of both paper and online petitions is asking for people to “show their support for our efforts to find ways to prohibit international fast food franchises from becoming established in the greater Wanaka region”. Our research supports the impact that these types of businesses have had on other communities, both nationally and globally. It would be great if the children of our community could be encouraged to further research this topic to enable them to form sound opinions as to the potential impact on our special town. It is worth noting that in 2002 our council commissioned the Wanaka 2020 Workshop and that one outcome decided upon was that the “character of our town centre” would have “no international fast food franchises”, a resolution which was endorsed by the local school student representatives. This document is publicly available. We continue to gather further information to take to our Wanaka Community Board representatives should the community show strong support, of which we already have received signatures from approximately 25 percent of the region’s population. We invite any interested member of the community to make contact with us, be it to assist with further research and/or to provide support with the logistics of making our cause public to ensure we get a fair representation of our community’s opinion. The BiFFF Off team Norm Davis
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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
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. 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. “COMPANIONSHIP FOR older people” is a new project run by Community Networks. The purpose of this project is for a volunteer to visit an older person on a regular basis to provide companionship. If you would be interested in receiving visits from one of our volunteers or you would like to know more about the project please get in touch by calling Community Networks 443 77 99 or you can email the Project Coordinator, Barbara Jungen, on:championforolderpeople@gmail.com
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WANTED - OLDER PEOPLE who are prepared to share stories, knowledge & wisdom with a volunteer that visits once a week, at your home or on an outing. Please contact Barbara at Community Networks 443 7799. VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED at The Salvation Army Family store if you have some free time and would like to be part of a team which makes a difference, come and see us.
WHATS ON 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! HU SONG this Thursday 3rd November 6pm at Plunket room. All welcome. Koha. For info please phone Lyn 4437388
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.
HAWEA FLAT School Family Fun Fair, a traditional fair at traditional prices! Saturday 19th November, 10am-2pm, Camphill Road. Live music, facepainting, pony rides, bouncy castle, white elephant and more!!
WANTED: CAST iron bath. Call Paolo 4432420
WANAKA PRIMARY School ‘Op Shop’ open Tues & Thurs - 12 midday to 4pm. Use Koru Way entrance, off Totara Terrace, alongside the steps. RAGS, RAGS, rags ... little ones, big ones, cotton ones and drop cloths, available from the Wanaka Salvation Army Family Store 443 5068
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Lake Hawea Community Centre on Wednesday, 14 October 2015 at 5.30pm. Who are FOWWB? Alla company, welcome. In 2013 when Wanaka Wastebusters became AllFriends welcome. Calling for nominations for the of Wanaka Wastebusters FOWWB Committee
At this point, the Incorporated Society of Friends of Wanaka Wastebusters was created as the shareholder of the company.
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The purposes of the Society are to: • Promote, encourage and support sustainable communities, zero waste and recycling within NZ and • Own shares, or other proprietary interests in community enterprise(s) which operate in line with above • Develop, implement and review (at least 3 yearly) the Long Term Guiding Principles that provide a Current committee members include: Rachel Brown, Jo McArthur, Maggie Lawton, Florence Mlcoud, Diana Hickey, Sharon Beatie. Nominations welcome.
mandate to the board(s) of the community enterprise(s) referred to in above in consultation with the board(s) and staff of the community enterprise(s) and • Act as a responsible shareholder to the board(s) of the community enterprise(s) referred to above • Do anything necessary of helpful to the above purpose Nominations close on 19th November AGM scheduled for 24th November 5pm @ Wanaka Hotel Nominations to mcarthurjo@gmail.com
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Possum control – poison warning HOSTEL ASSISTANT MANAGER
We require an Assistant Manager at our Hostel to start mid January 2017, to assist the hostel manager in the care of 30 Year 13 students. This person will have a key role in the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of the hostel students through the lifeskills and outdoor programmes. Applicants will need to have excellent interpersonal skills, a positive attitude, sense of humour, patience and discretion and preferably come with experience working with teenagers. This is a live in position, the hours are detailed in the job description and are term time only.
HOSTEL OUTDOOR PURSUITS COORDINATOR
We require a person to coordinate the Hostel Outdoor Pursuits Sunday programme. The position starts mid January 2017. The ideal candidate will be experienced in kayaking, rock climbing, tramping and mountain biking and have NZOIA qualifications in one or more disciplines. This position is a permanent position for Terms 1 and 2 and 4 weeks in Term 4 with a minimum of 13 hours per week. It is possible to for the one applicant with the right attributes to do both positions. Applications close at 4.00pm Thursday 17 November 2016. For a job description ring the school office on 443 0499, or email learn@mtaspiring.school.nz or download from www.mtaspiring.school.nz/vacancies
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The right choice for • your personal health care • your family’s care • specialist sports medicine • womens’ health • vasectomy and minor procedures • travel medicine & immunisations • immigration medicals On the right …… in the Wanaka Lakes Health Centre Call: 443 0725 www.aspiringmedical.co.nz 23 Cardrona Valley Road, Wanaka THURSDAY 03.11.16 - WEDNESDAY 09.11.16
High Country Contracting wishes to advise that a ground-based possum control operation will be taking place to keep possum numbers under control to prevent spread of TB. This operation will be conducted as a part of the TBfree New Zealand programme. Areas covered: The area known as Timaru Creek covers all the private land and public conservation land in the Timaru Creek with the Easter boundary being 3km upstream from the Junction Hut including the deer spur creek with the Western boundary being the Hawea Lake edge Operation date: 31st October 2016 to 31 March 2017 Poisoning methods Feratox capsules to be placed in a peanut paste inside biodegradable blue bait bags and bait stations. 1080 pellets will be used in bait stations and hand laid in the high country. The public is warned to take care in these areas and not to remove carcasses or baits. Baits are dangerous to people and dogs. General warning Do not touch poison baits/bait stations/traps Do not touch poisoned possum carcasses Keep pets under supervision Do not leave children unattended Follow the advice on the poison warning signs.
If you suspect poisoning Contact your local hospital, or dial 111 National Poisons Centre 0800 POISON – 0800 764766 In the case of a domestic animal being poisoned, contact a local veterinarian
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Haunting Halloween happenings DANIELLE BUTLER newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz Halloween was in full swing once again across town on Monday with a range of celebrations for children who weren’t out trick or treating. Around 60 children showed their spooky faces at Puzzling World for Wanaka Kids Club’s first ever Halloween party. The kids, aged between five and 12, split into groups to compete in a race within the maze, with Puzzling World providing goody bags and prizes. Kids Club’s Delfina Blatchley said, “the kids worked well together and enjoyed a beautiful sunny Wanaka
afternoon.” Meanwhile children at the Upper Clutha Presbyterian Church ate ice cream, played games and danced to a devilish disco. Deputy Mayor Calum MacLeod handed out prizes for the best costumes to five-year-old Arkin Puertullano and four-year-old Braveheart Simmonds, pictured below with the pastor. Kahu Youth’s Youth Council also got involved in helping to host their own party alongside the town’s Cubs and Pippins (pictured above), where kids took part in their own mini Fear Factory in a home-made dungeon which youth worker Richard Elvey described as “awesome fun.”
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Lake Hawea Golf: Stumpy’s Stabies (need a calculator to Play): 1st Kelly MacKenzie 99 2nd Gerard Haggart 87 3rd Chris Morrow 84 4th Allan Easte 73 5th Scott Read 71 6th Stew Burt 71 Closest To Pin Hole 5 Stew Burt. Birdies / Net Eagles Hole 11 Jackpots to Mega Millions.
Skips 1 G Russell 2 R Wales 3 N Young Thirds 1 F Beardsley 2 R Chartres 3 B Holmes Leads 1 B McCormack 2 S Morris 2 O Verbiest
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Flutter on the horses for charity GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz Hats and feathers were the order of the day at the Wanaka Bridge Club Melbourne Cup day on Tuesday November 1. Members (pictured) raised $1400
New distance race for Lake Hawea
for the Upper Clutha Hospice Trust. Organiser Ena Leckie said, “it was STAFF REPORTER a great afternoon. Everyone had a fantastic time.” sports@thewanakasun.co.nz The festivities started with a glass Contact Epic will celebrate its tenth anniversary of bubbles and carried on around with a new distance race, the Centurion. the card table until race time. The single-day 100 mile mountain biking race is the first of its kind in the country. It will encompass all the terrain of the event’s established races. Riders will start their day by completing the 35km Traverse course along the Hawea and Clutha rivers before joining the mass circumnavigation of Lake Hawea on the Epic and Classic courses and when accessing health services. For finishing inside the Hawea Hotel garden bar. example, patients in Wanaka getting grommets currently need to travel all the way to Dunedin for a quick ten minute follow-up appointment, to be told everything looks fine. This is the kind of example we hope to look at, to see how local solutions can be provided that will help bring down travel times for the patient and their family, whilst still ensuring that a high quality service is delivered.” John added that the diverse communities within the geographical area covered by the network will deliver its own unique mix of challenges. “The large area covered by the network includes some communities with high visitor demand and rapid population growth, like Queenstown, whilst other communities are experiencing rapidly ageing populations which delivers a whole different set of challenges. Nonetheless our members will work to make sure we achieve better equity of access to care across the whole region and to find better ways of working to improve every patient’s experience.”
New health network STAFF REPORTER editor@thewanakasun.co.nz A new professional health network has been created for the wider Central Otago and Queenstown area that promises to drive improvements in how people access and receive health services. The ‘Central Lakes Health Network’ has been developed by Alliance South (an alliance between Southern DHB and the WellSouth Primary Health Network) to look at how current and future health services can be better designed to meet the growing demand for services and infrastructure across the region. The network’s insights will contribute to the longer-term planning for Lakes District Hospital, as well as examining the wider needs of the area. John MacDonald, chair of the new network, said, “Our mandate is wideranging and will look at how we can improve on the total scope of health service we provide in this area. This will include reducing time and travel cost barriers and inconveniences
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“The Contact Epic has attracted endurance riders and those with a sense of adventure for nine years now. Those loyal to the event have been calling for a new challenge, something they can really test themselves on,” race director Danielle Nicholson said. “The remote location adds something of a significant mental challenge to the already physical one. So for those ready to step up and join New Zealand’s first 100 mile club, the Contact Epic 2017 is the place to be.” Entries are now open for the 160km Centurion, 125km Epic, 95km Classic and 35km Traverse.
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Sir Russell Coutts to coach Wanaka sailors GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz Wanaka junior sailors will learn from New Zealand’s sailing legend Sir Russell Coutts when he brings his O’Pen Bic youth sailing clinic to Wanaka Yacht Club on Saturday, November 5. Sir Russell Coutts is a five-time winner of the America’s Cup and Olympic gold medallist and will be assisted by former Team New Zealand teammates Barry McKay and Hamish Pepper (also an Olympic sailor), who now live in Wanaka. Barry, who retired from professional sailing in 2007, reached out to Coutts this year to see if he was interested in bringing the programme to Wanaka. “I’d noticed what Russell was doing around the country with the Bic boats and how they are making a big difference in opening up sailing as a sport to young people. He’s putting a lot back into youth sailing and it’s a wonderful opportunity for the kids to learn from the best. It’s fantastic that he is making the time to do it,” Barry said. The Bic boats are user-friendly for novice sailors. “The boats are good to learn in – you can capsize them without swamping, and they’re fast and exciting to sail. They’re also relatively easy for clubs to maintain,” Sir Russell said. The trio, along with other members of the Wanaka Yacht Club, will work with 15 young sailors aged between 11 and 17 from Wanaka, Queenstown and Te Anau. Wanaka Yacht Club’s youth sailing coordinator Craig Fahey, said it’s an honour to have Coutts come to the club to impart his expertise. “The kids are grinning from ear to ear. They love the new
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Bic boats. They are fast responsive and fun and a step up from the Optimist. Having Russell come to help us this weekend with his clinic is a wonderful opportunity for the kids to learn from the best.”
Pictured: Barry McKay, junior sailor Luke Burke, Hamish Pepper, junior sailor Laura Erichsen and Wanaka Yacht Club Youth Sailing Coordinator Craig Fahey at Wanaka Yacht Club with a Bic boat.
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