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New parasite found in Hawea fish “Adult parasites live in the guts of fish-eating birds, most likely crested grebes and shags in central New Zealand lakes, and the eggs are released in the water with the bird faeces. The new records show that it is indeed present and a variety of fish from Lake Hawea serve as hosts,” Dr Lagrue said. The parasite has been identified as unlikely to significantly affect fish populations as a whole but it can have fairly severe pathological effects on its individual fish host when numbers get high. Effects include reduced body condition and fecundity, tissue inflammation and mortality. Fish and Game has said that before it draws any conclusion on the distri-
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nglers will this weekend try to determine whether parasites found in fish in Lake Hawea are a widespread occurrence or a few one-offs. A fishing competition, held in Hawea on Friday November 11 and Saturday November 12, in which fish will be weighed in and gutted, provides the perfect opportunity to check for the parasites. Otago Fish and Game officer Paul van Klink said that in gutting all the fish that come into the competition, they will gain a good idea of whether the parasites are widespread or uncommon. “I suspect it’s a couple of one-off instances, but we’ll get a better idea at the weekend,” Paul said. Fish and Game were initially made aware of the problem when an angler who discovered the new
parasite in fish from Lake Hawea contacted the Ecological Parasitology Laboratory at the University of Otago. The university and Fish and Game have both offered assurances that the parasite, which has been identified by morphological and genetic analyses as ligula intestinalis, is of no health concern. Fish infected with the parasite, which is a large cestode introduced from the northern hemisphere, can safely be eaten with no risk to human health and no recorded change in fish taste. The University of Otago’s Dr Clement Lagrue said that the parasite has a complex life cycle, in which fish are only part of its development.
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Creek’s wetland weeds tackled DANIELLE BUTLER newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz Restoration work to get Bullock Creek back to what it once was has begun and is expected to take years. Otago Fish and Game officer Paul van Klink said that the wetland at the former hatchery site at the top of Stone Street is currently infested with a lot of weed species and that weeding, weed control and replanting native species is a priority. “We want to restore it to what it used to be. There is a lot of thick bush here that will need a lot of work, but fortunately the grass is ideal for native species like cabbage trees, flaxes and beech trees which have all been uncovered so far,” Paul said. So far volunteers and contractors
have undergone one day’s work clearing the area, which Paul said had made a “reasonable dent” in the 3ha site. The project is expected to take years and Paul said it is very much a volunteer project, relied upon by the hard work of locals willing to help. Otago Fish and Game, who initially put $2000 towards the Bullock Creek wetland restoration project, is working with Te Kakano Aotearoa Trust who are helping on site and with sourcing funding. Local free-skier Sam Smoothy is also sponsoring some of the planting. Paul said that volunteers and funding will continue to be sought and anyone interested in volunteering should contact him on 03 445 4418. Pictured: The wetland site before one day’s restoration work.
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Fire station open this weekend GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz The new Wanaka Fire Station in Ballantyne Road will be officially opened this Saturday The Brigade made the move to the new facility on August 20 from the previous station in
Ardmore Street. The New Zealand Fire Service chief executive officer Paul Baxter will officially open the facility at 2pm. Wanaka Fire Station fire chief Ian Galloway said they were expecting around 80 people to the invitation-only opening event.
Scouts need new leader Strong leads in quarry burglary DANIELLE BUTLER newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz Wanaka’s Scouts are on the lookout for a new leader to take over when current leader Matt Dyer leaves at the end of the year. Group treasurer Chloe Rowe said that the role would suit someone who enjoys being out in nature and getting involved with the community as well as having an interest in being involved with the children. The role would particularly suit somebody who has been a member of the Scouts when they were young and have an existing understanding of the group. “The groups are based on volunteers and the more people that help out and get involved the better.
It’s really rewarding and a great way of giving back to the community,” Chloe said. The group meets once a week, with a little extra work also involved, and training will be provided. Ideally, the group would like to recruit three leaders to run the Scouts and extra volunteers are always welcome. “With Matt stepping down it would be really sad to not get a replacement. If we lose the leaders we lose the Scouts, so it’s really important to find people. Once it falls apart it’s really hard to get it back up and running again,” Chloe said. Anyone interested in volunteering can contact wanakascoutsgroup@ gmail.com.
DANIELLE BUTLER newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz Police are following up “strong” leads following a burglary at the Fulton Hogan quarry near Luggate. Three shipping containers were broken into at the yard some time between Saturday October 29 and Monday October 31 and various tools were taken. Two loaders were also tampered with and a generator, heavy duty lighting and a caravan, with registration 26FZO, were stolen. A police spokesperson said that they had received a reported sighting of a caravan being
MAC students meet Dutch royalty STAFF REPORTER editor@thewanakasun.co.nz Ten Year 10 Mount Aspiring College students and their teacher were visited by Dutch royalty aboard the Spirit of New Zealand yesterday morning, before they set off on their five-day adventure. The King and Queen of the Netherlands, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima, were welcomed on board the vessel by Spirit Trophy
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towed by a Toyota Hilux ute on State Highway 8 near Beaumont on Sunday October 30. Police have not ruled out the theft and dumping of two Toyota Hilux utes located on the Crown Range on Friday October 28 as being linked to the burglary. Both vehicles, one blue and one white, had previously been reported stolen and both had been stripped of engines and other parts before being pushed over a hill into a gully. Police continue to appeal for information and sightings relating to the incident and vehicles in question.
teams from Havelock North High School, Mount Aspiring College, Logan Park High School and Mackenzie College. The Spirit Trophy is contested on a five day voyage by four teams of ten 14 to 15-year-old students. The challenges include teamwork, problem solving, debate, ship-handling and water sports (in and on the water). Teams also go ashore and complete tasks against each other that involve ingenuity, leadership and fun.
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Kahu bounces back with business DANIELLE BUTLER newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz Last year, Kahu Vincent was left in a coma with serious head injuries, fighting for his life after a severe attack at Wanaka’s Night ‘n Day store. When Kahu woke from his coma he had to relearn how to speak, walk, feed himself and carry out many other simple day-to-day tasks that so many people take for granted. A year and a half later, he has bounced back PHOTO: GORDON SMITH with his own business, Aspiring Interiors, something which he describes as “pretty cool and exciting” considering his condition back in May 2015. The NZTA’s West Coast mainteBefore the attack, Kahu had been an intenance crews reopened SH6 at the site rior plasterer for ten years, and started working of the slip at midday. The road was voluntarily with his previous boss again around also reopened at the nearby Douglas eight months ago. Culvert where crews temporarily At the beginning he could only do half an hour repaired the culvert so drivers could a day, but over the last eight months has gradually get through. built himself up to be able to do five hours of work “Drivers need to take care, to exa day. pect one lane traffic at Lake Moeraki, “I was progressing with my boss so started doing with surface flooding and debris on houses by myself. I’ve always wanted my own the road in several locations, making business, but around three months ago I saw the it a slower than normal trip,” NZTA opportunity and went for it. I thought, if I can do regional performance manager, Pete this for someone else, why not do it for myself?” Connors, said. Kahu said. Queenstown Lakes District Council Kahu admitted that he still suffers with anxiety road maintenance contractor after the attack, and is sometimes worried that Downer New Zealand Ltd reported people think his head injury will affect his work, flooding on the roads around which is not the case. Glenorchy, including the roads to “People sometimes would freak out when I Kinloch and Paradise and indicated turned up to a job, but now with my business they that a number of the fords may be know they’ve got me and it’s no surprise,” he said. impassable. Kahu, whose balance was badly affected as a rePictured: Lightning over Wanaka on Tuesday night.
Wild weather brings washouts STAFF REPORTER editor@thewanakasun.co.nz Thunder and lightning filled the night sky on Tuesday, with the Met Service yesterday stating, “winds ahead of a frontal band crossing Westland caused increased thunderstorm activity, with some of the thunderstorms triggered at higher elevations. The greater elevations of these thunderstorms led them to spread more easily eastwards over the Alps.” Around 37mm of rain fell in one hour and about 50mm in two hours in South Westland early yesterday (Wednesday November 9) forcing the NZ Transport Agency to close State Highway 6 near Lake Moeraki, between Haast and Fox Glacier, South Westland, at 8.30am due to a slip and damage to the nearby Douglas Culvert.
Fatal Lindis crash victim named DANIELLE BUTLER newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz The motorcyclist killed on the Lindis Pass last Sunday afternoon (November 6) has been named as 56-yearold Stephen Ross Philip of Rolleston, Christchurch. His next of kin have been informed
and the Serious Crash Unit is investigating the incident, which occurred on the Lindis Pass-Tarras Road shortly after 4pm on Sunday. As the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash is ongoing, police could not comment further as the Wanaka Sun went to print.
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sult of his injuries, has got new tools and machines to help with ceiling work, and he said it’s helping him to do jobs faster than before. Jade Makuru, Kahu’s partner who helps with the admin side of the business, said, “we’re quite lucky to have lots of support here and it feels like things are getting back to normal.” Kahu and Jade, who have two children together, said that they were looking forward to progressing even further in the future. Pictured: Kahu and Jade with two-year-old Kobe.
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Continued from page 1 John said that ideally the track would run from where the Cardrona Valley opens out into the Upper Clutha basin, just north of the entrance to Larches Station and follow the true left of the Cardrona River to its confluence with the Clutha River at Albert Town, connecting with the Upper Clutha river track at Pawson’s crossing. “The Trust has looked initially and briefly at the section south of Ballantyne Road, with more investigations planned. This is really just at the
concept stage but has potential,” John said. Queenstown Lakes District Council’s maintenance and operations supervisor for Wanaka Diana Manson, who helped out on the day, said, “I was very pleased to be part of the event and to support this community initiative. It is now a much nicer place to spend time in and it would be nice to think that members of the public would take personal responsibility for the safe disposal of their refuse.”
Alga confirmed in Lake Wakatipu and Lake Hawea GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz Lake snow has been confirmed in Lake Wakatipu and Lake Hawea, with reports of it found in Queenstown’s water network since mid-2016. The alga has been present in Lake Wanaka for several years. The levels in Lake Hawea have been low and alga has not been found in the Hawea water network at this stage. The alga, confirmed by scientists as cyclotella bodanica (lake snow),
does not present a health issue but is a nuisance, blocking up water filters on commercial premises and residential appliances. Queenstown Lakes District Council is working with the Otago Regional Council and its scientific research partners to learn more about the algae - what causes it, why it has affected Lake Wanaka and now lakes Wakatipu and Hawea, and what treatment options are available. A decision has yet to be made on treatment options, with the results
of a trial of a filter system used at an intake in Wanaka being evaluated to see if it is a feasible large-scale treatment solution. QLDC chief engineer Ulrich Glasner said, “While we would prefer there to be no algae in our water supply, the fact of the matter is that it is there and it is having an effect on our network, both in Wanaka and Queenstown.” Mayor Jim Boult agrees, but points out that good data is needed before committing to a treatment option. “We are working with the ORC to better understand the origins of the alga, but in the meantime we are looking into all the available choices to treat our network. There are potential solutions
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Mead says vote no to governance changes Risk assessment on GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz As Central Lakes Trust voting papers start arriving in our letterboxes this week, past trustee Peter Meads is urging residents to vote no to the new governance proposal. The voting paper is included with the voting papers for the triennial election of trustees. At present there are six elected trustees and the change would see five elected and three appointed trustees. Peter said the trust already has a specific power to co-opt trustees. “The existence of this power negates the need for any change to the present governance structure. If you vote to have appointed trustees, these “expert” trustees will have an equal say to that of the locally elected trustees in determining both who gets funded and for how much, without being accountable to you as the elector,” Peter said. The trust has two major assets, 100 percent of the shares in Pioneer Energy and a large amount of money. The investments are in funds managed or operated by different fund managers and the trustees are given advice from a professional investing consulting firm. “The trustees are not managers but governors. They have an important role but this role does not include the day-to-day management of Pioneer Energy or the invested funds,” Peter said. Peter said in each of the five elections the trust has held there has never been a situation where none of the existing trustees have not been re-elected. “The chances of all completing their maximum three terms at the same time is very unlikely,” he said.
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Compared with Otago Community Trust and the Community Trust of Southland, Central lakes Trust’s income was $2.87 million greater than the combined income of both community trusts. Central Lakes Trust spent approximately $220,000 more on administration compared with the two community trusts. The Otago Community Trust used 82 percent of its income on grants, the Community Trust of Southland used 38 percent on grants while the Central Lakes Trust used 17 percent of its income in approving grants of $3.73 million according to their respective financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2016 “What the Central Lakes Trust did win was the title of being the biggest scrooge. It only spent 23 percent of its income and retained 77 percent, over 20 percent more than the two community trusts,” Pater said. “The Central Lakes Trust is the envy of just about every other region in the country. We have successfully run it our way for sixteen years. We have never needed outside trustees in the past and we don't need them now. The governance proposal is nothing but sheer folly. The present structure ain't broke so why fix it.” Three candidates from the Upper Clutha are seeking positions as trustees this term, Jude Battson, Hetty Van Hale and Megan Williams. “While trustees are elected to represent the community of the region and not their local area it would nonetheless be wonderful after a period of six years with no trustee domiciled in the Upper Clutha for there to be at least one, possibly two or even three,” Peter said. Voting is by post, online or in person at the Central Lakes Trust office at 190 Waenga Drive, Cromwell by midday on Friday, November 25.
Queenstown Lakes District Council parks and reserve maintenance and tree services contractor Asplundh carried out a risk assessment on a recently fallen eucalyptus tree on the lake front, along with other trees in the vicinity, earlier this week. Local resident Brian Anderson, who took the above photograph, said the tree was located at the proposed Wanaka Watersports Facility site. Ten trees - six Douglas fir and four eucalyptus trees - which would be affected by the footprint of the proposed
facility are described as “mature to over-mature trees in average condition” in the WWF arborist’s preliminary report. “As a result of the failure of this eucalyptus tree, Asplundh will in due course dismantle and remove it in the interest of public safety,” QLDC communications advisor Jimmy Sygrove said. “At present there is no plan for any removal of these trees but this will be dependent on the safety and condition of the trees.”
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Students excel at Trinity exams GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz Local Wanaka music students excelled at the Trinity London exams held in Alexandra on Wednesday November 2. Students who sat the exams were Tana Hansen, Kimiha Byrne, Lillian Eastwood, Lauren Rimmer, Sophie Sun, Dylan Rimmer, Estelle Norman, Aria Thor Poet, Alexander Sun, Emily Knoesen, Evelyn Simonsohn, Izzy Percy, Stellar Nepia, Romy Guichard, Isobel Smith, Emma Niederer, Jasmine Simonsohn and Liz Ritchie. Students sat exams in piano, clarinet, flute, violin and guitar. Distinctions were awarded to Tana Hansen, Kimiha Byrne, Lillian Eastwood, Lauren Rimmer, Sophie Sun, Dylan Rimmer, Estelle Norman, Aria Thor Poet and Liz Ritchie.
Students also competed at the Alexandra Music Society Competition on October 28-30 where Estelle Norman received two first and three second places in piano and clarinet. Kahu Nepia received three first places for his performances on piano and Aria Thor Poet received two first places for her performances on flute. Matai Wells, the youngest in his category, achieved third place for his woodwind solo. Classically Music teacher Ann-Marie Lake said, “I was very pleased with the number of Wanaka students taking Trinity London exams, the highest number yet, and all the hard work put in from local teachers and students.” Pictured: Classically Music students Aria Thor Poet, Izzy Percy, Stellar Nepia, Romy Guichard, Isobel Smith, Estelle Norman and Emma Niederer.
Nesting falcons return to camp site DANIELLE BUTLER newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz The founder of the Eastern Falcon Conservation Trust has hailed the return of two endangered karearea to the Albert Town Camping Ground “a great privilege,” but has warned of potential threats to the nesting birds. Dr Donna Falconer said that the New Zealand falcons, who successfully hatched two chicks in the same spot last year, may continue nesting at the camping ground for five to six seasons before having an “off-season”. “It is a good sign that this adult pair are comfortable nesting in a semi-urban area despite the activity of the camping ground. Like chook owners, nearby residents and visitors are just going to have to learn how to live with the falcons,” Donna said. Donna said that the falcons, who should just be
starting to lay eggs at the rate of around one a day, could be at risk from nearby pest control such as pindone, 1080 or leg hold traps. “Once the feeding pressure goes on, for example from January onwards with rapidly growing fledglings, any food will do. This includes carrion that may be dead as a result of any poisoning operations,” she said. “Falcons don’t tend to vigorously attack before the chicks hatch. Rest assured though, they will be as aggressive as ever, if not more so than last season once the chicks appear.” Campsite-goers should be cautious as falcons are not afraid of people or dogs. Warning signs have been placed by the nesting area and the Department of Conservation (DOC) can prosecute anyone deemed to be disturbing nesting falcons. DOC must also be notified if an injured or dead falcon is found.
Queenstown Lakes District Council’s emergency management officer has offered key advice in the event of any emergency, following talk of the high probability that the alpine fault will become active in the next 50 years. Trevor Andrews said that aside from an earthquake, hazards to be aware of and prepared for in Wanaka are flooding from high lake levels or high volumes of frontal rain, flash flooding, landslides and wildfire. Although a natural disaster in the region would be complex, Trevor suggests a few basic and simple rules for keeping safe in such event. Agreeing a meeting point for friends and family is the first key measure to take. “If people remember nothing from what I say, I ask that they have a place to meet their friends, family and whanau if they cannot get home or have to leave their home. It can be
anywhere as long as everyone knows and agrees on it,” Trevor said. Trevor recommends going to the nearest civil defence centre, present in each town, where community response groups and aid providers will be set up to provide support and information. Grab bags or get away bags are an important resource in the event of evacuation or if power lines go down. ‘We encourage people to have a water supply in particular; at least three litres per person per day, sanitary products and medication. Power can go down for up to seven days and it’s important to think about how you would live without it,” Trevor said. It is also important to know your neighbourhood so that more vulnerable neighbours can be checked on. Information about where local civil defence centres are located and more emergency management advice can be found online.
Switch to water campaign Southern DHB joined New Zealand Dental Association’s (NZDA) to raise awareness about the importance of oral health through education, advocacy and access to oral care on ‘National Oral Health Day,' (November 4) with the Switch to Water campaign. “Sugary drinks don’t only cause tooth decay but they cause obesity, diabetes and other health problems too. By encouraging our staff and patients to switch to water, we hope to get them to set a good example for everyone to follow,” Southern DHB oral health services Clinical Leader
Dr Tim Mackay said. The campaign calls for participants to take up the challenge to switch their sugary drinks to water for 30 days. You can sign up any time until Sunday November 20. Switching sugary drinks to water can: Switch off tooth decay and switch on weight loss, health benefits and saving money Participants in the Switch to Water campaign can access further information at healthysmiles.org. nz , through the DHB oral health team, and through their local dental practices.
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Auction 3.00pm, Friday 25 November 2016 (unless sold prior) Ray White Office, 1 Helwick Street, Wanaka View Sat 1.30pm & Wed 3pm or By Appointment www.rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21498 rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21498 Jo Sedon 0274 454 590, jo.sedon@raywhite.com
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Country Charm It will be a pleasure to come home to this tranquil piece of rural bliss. Set on around an acre with farmland across the road you’ll enjoy scenic views of pastoral land, Grandview and the Wanaka mountains. Full of charm this three bedroom cottage exudes warmth and character and is the ideal family cottage. Auction 3.00pm, Friday 18 November 2016 (unless sold prior) Ray White Office, 1 Helwick Street, Wanaka View Saturdays & Wednesdays 2pm or By Appointment www.rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21489 rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21489 Anna Findlay 0274 383 640 anna.findlay@raywhite.com
4 A 1 F Character Villa This four bedroom character villa has been thoughtfully renovated to retain the best of the era it was built and yet create a contemporary family home. The high stud highlights the beautiful timber ceiling with the new carpet, functional kitchen and upgraded heating adding all the modern conveniences. Plenty of off street parking and great outdoor areas. Auction 3.00pm, Friday 25 November 2016 (unless sold prior) Ray White Office, 1 Helwick Street, Wanaka View Saturday 11:30am or By Appointment www.rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21491 rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21491 Duncan and Kelly Good 0274 488 321 Duncan.kelly@raywhite.com
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New faces take up key roles STAFF REPORTER editor@thewanakasun.co.nz Otago Regional Council’s committee structure for 2016-19 sees some experienced councillors taking on new governance challenges and all four new councillors being appointed to chairmanship or deputy roles. The same major standing committees – Policy, Technical, Finance and Corporate, Communications, and Regulatory – which were in place during the 2013-16 term remain, but will be reviewed next year. ORC chairman Stephen Woodhead said the lineup for 2016-19 had a balanced mix of experienced and newly-elected councillors in chairmanship and deputy roles. “With the significant workload we have ahead of us from a governance perspective over the next
three years. I am confident we are well equipped to provide the political leadership our staff and our communities require,” he said. Newly elected councillor Maggie Lawton, of Wanaka, is chairwoman of the Technical Committee, with Cr Stephen Woodhead as deputy. Cr Gretchen Robertson is chairwoman of the Policy Committee with newly elected councillor Michael Laws as deputy. The Finance and Corporate Committee will be chaired by Cr Doug Brown, with newly elected councillor Andrew Noone appointed deputy. Cr Michael Deaker and newly elected councillor Carmen Hope are chair and deputy of the Communications Committee. Experienced councillors Bryan Scott and Sam Neill are chair and deputy of the Regulatory Committee, while the Otago Regional Transport Committee will be chaired by Trevor Kempton, with Graeme Bell as deputy. PHOTO: DANIELLE BUTLER
Washout reduces SH6 to one lane Some special gardens shared GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz State Highway 6 which was closed on Sunday, November 6 at South Westland’s Jamie Creek, is now open to one lane traffic. The NZ Transport Agency’s West Coast contracting teams worked hard to reopen the route after a significant washout scoured and undermined the highway. NZTA regional performance manager Pete Connors said, “The washout occurred after about 45mm of rain fell over one hour in this
Luggate 6 Criffel Place As the vendors move on to an exciting new project this is your cue to take the stage. Between the river and the mountains, this spacious well presented home set on an established and private section is the box seat. The crisp modern pallet sets the scene for the sunny, generous open plan living and flows to the outdoor spaces all enjoying rugged mountain views. Tucked away from the rattle and hum of town yet just down the handy walk way you will find the "historic local" along with the park, school bus stop, amazing tracks and fishing, this location is a show off. You will love all the extra room for parking and storing the cars, boats and toys safely and securely.
area on Sunday near Lake Paringa and more than 100mm of rain fell over two hours.” “The creek rose quickly and scoured out existing upstream rock protection as well as a weir downstream of the bridge. Whilst the contracting team got the highway reopened to one lane by bridging the gap, a more permanent solution is now being put in place.” “While we are making permanent repairs, drivers can expect short delays for the next two to three weeks around this site.” Pete said the reinstatement is expected to cost in the vicinity of $150,000.
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DANIELLE BUTLER newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz Green-fingered garden lovers spent a sunny afternoon sharing their passion this week at Wanaka Retirement Village. Omakau and District Garden Club was invited for afternoon tea and a browse of residents’ gardens at the village on Monday November 7. Village coordinator Su Anderson said, “every villager has a different
garden and there is so much variety for such a small area, so we thought the club would like to have a look.” Club president Maureen Bush said that the retirement village was a special place to visit. “There are some lovely gardens here and we’ve been very impressed with what we’ve seen. It’s a wonderful thing to share,” she said. Pictured: Retirement Village resident Joan Wilson, Garden Club member Glenda Chapman and president Maureen Bush.
Wanaka 7 Fastness Crescent The Vendors minds are made up and they have decided it’s time for a change and are selling, so let their restlessness be your opportunity. Views across Wanaka to the mountain panorama dominate this modern home through the full height glass leaving you sun drenched or star stuck. You will find it hard to tear your eyes off the spectacle. Spacious open plan living flows seamlessly to the private outdoor room, easy care and established gardens plus with over sized garaging for the boat and toys there is nothing left to do here but enjoy all Wanaka has to offer. If it’s time to live the lifestyle you deserve enquire now for further details on this immaculate home.
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Amendment passes second reading DANIELLE BUTLER newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz Rangers at the Department of Conservation (DOC) are one step closer to having their ability to protect native wildlife strengthened. The Wildlife (Powers) Amendment Bill, which would provide rangers with four new powers in the protection of native wildlife from poaching and smuggling, passed its second reading in Parliament last Tuesday (November 3). The Bill grants the power to arrest for serious offending against absolutely protected wildlife and also grants Fish and Game additional powers. Waitaki MP Jacqui Dean said that
she was pleased to see the second reading passed as it will help to protect Otago’s unique species. “I am aware of how highly valued some of our endemic rare and endangered species, found around this electorate, are on the international collectors market. In the Otago region our geckos, for instance, can fetch amazingly high prices, with this bill extending new powers to DOC’s full-time rangers to ensure they have the additional tools needed to protect our unique species,” she said. Conservation Minister Maggie Barry said that current enforcement powers, which have not been updated for 60 years, are no longer fit for purpose.
Hawea decides on cavalcade DANIELLE BUTLER newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz A second meeting to decide whether Hawea will be the host town for 2018’s Goldfields Cavalcade will be held next week. The Hawea Community met on Thursday November 3 to discuss the offer made to the town, which if accepted, would see Hawea host the
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Community Networks in numbers Kate Murray Community Networks Thanks to our funding partners and volunteers, we have assisted hundreds of people through our services already this year. We take a look back at the last ten months (January to October) across the services offered at Community Networks - your resource hub for social well-being. Thanks to your donations, 137 food parcels have been given out from the foodbank. Another 14 families have been assisted with subsidised counselling services. We have supported 14 more fami-
lies through the Community Support Fund to help with other costs such as car expenses. With the support of the Presbyterian Synod we’ve been able to provide IT assistance to 27 senior citizens in the community, helping them with printers, emails, online banking and Skype, just to name a few. Our new Visiting Service for Older People has already matched up 5 senior citizens with 5 volunteers who’ll visit them regularly, and another 6 volunteers are trained and ready to go. The Wheels to Dunstan service, run by volunteer drivers, has transported 557 patients to and from hospital appointments.
Scholarships address inequality STAFF REPORTER editor@thewanakasun.co.nz Otago Polytechnic has created two scholarships, each worth $1000 for every year of study, for women wanting to get into the maledominated fields of engineering and IT. Director of communications, Mike Waddell, said it is important to promote inclusion in all programmes. “Otago Polytechnic values our responsibility in society. If we can support women into underrepresented areas of study, it’s better for the community as a whole.” Both the IT and engineering industries are on New Zealand Immigration’s skill shortage list for long term shortages. Waitaki District council asset manager, Caitlin Donovan, graduated from Otago Polytechnic in 2011 with
a NZ Diploma in Engineering (Civil). There were only two women in her class, but she says that didn’t affect her studies or desire to enter a career in engineering. “It ticks all my boxes. It’s a great job, and one of the higher paying industries. There are plenty of opportunities going forward too.” Tracey Ayre is co-leader of the Diversity and Inclusion programme at the Institution of Professional Engineers NZ. She said female representation is increasing in very small steps. “When the Diversity and Inclusion programme was launched in 2011, only 11 percent of members were women. Now it’s at about 14 percent. There are lots of great opportunities in engineering. It pays really well, qualifications are recognised overseas, and there’s a shortage of engineers around the country,” Tracey said.
Luggate community market day GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz Luggate Community Association is having a market day at the Luggate Town Hall this Sunday November 13, 9-1pm. Stall organiser Eve Lea said, “the market was initiated by members of the Luggate Community Association who felt it would be a great way to celebrate our little community and to offer locals a platform to showcase products they make. It’s also a great chance for the community to get together.” There are 17 stallholders so far
including a range of goods from jewellery, soy candles, plants, fruit and vegetables, pickles, baking, secondhand items and woodcrafts. To entertain the kids there will be giant games, while morning tea scones and cheese rolls will be available along with tea and coffee from the hall kitchen. “For something a little more flavoursome we will also have Pakora for sale a little later in the morning,” Eve said. There are outside sites still available. For stall bookings contact Eve on eveylea@gmail.com. There will be no eftpos facilities available.
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Kiwis off to world duck calling champs STAFF REPORTER editor@thewanakasun.co.nz Luggate building apprentice Hunter Morrow and Nelson teenager Holly Irvine flew out to the United States of America to take part in the World Waterfowl Calling Championships at Easton in Maryland on Monday November 7. Hunter (pictured) won the New Zealand duck calling supreme title in July while Holly (12) qualified to compete in the junior division of the world championships. Speaking just before flying out to the world duck calling championships, Hunter was quietly confident after placing fourth and fifth in two different categories last year. This year he will compete in five different duck and goose categories. “Surely I can get somewhere,” he said. “Let’s hope it works out.” Hunter said that while there is cash, shotguns and other prizes on offer it is the chance to take the world title that is motivating him. “It will be good fun,” he said, “and I’ll be out of
breath by the end of it.” Holly’s dad Geoff will travel with them and they have planned some hunting trips before the championships on November 11 and 12. Organiser of the New Zealand duck calling champs, Adam Rayner, said he wishes the pair well,adding that they have a huge amount of support from their many Kiwi followers. “I can’t think of better ambassadors for New Zealand duck callers in the U.S. than those two.” Adam also said Hunter had been picked as one of the judges for part of the competition, the first time a non-American citizen has been given such an honour. “It’s huge for him and for New Zealand.” Fish & Game New Zealand Communications Manager Don Rood says that he agrees the two competitors make great ambassadors for New Zealand and has every confidence in their abilities. “It’s great to see these two teenagers go to this next level on the world stage as very serious and hard-working competitors who’ve earned their success. Fish & Game wishes them well,” Don said.
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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Puzzling World wins supreme award at inaugural business awards GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz Puzzling World has been judged the supreme winner at the inaugural Ignite Wanaka Business Awards held at Rippon Hall on Saturday November 4. An iconic destination in Wanaka for more than 40 years, Puzzling World also won its category of Outstanding in Tourism. Queenstown Lakes District Mayor Jim Boult presented Puzzling World’s general manager Heidi Landsborough and marketing and operations manager Duncan Spear with the supreme award. Simon Telfer, convenor of the independent judging panel, said: “Puzzling World is a high-performing, unique and sustainable Wanaka business that continues to grow year on year. It invests in new attractions, has very low staff turnover, a strong health and safety focus and uses technology to drive efficiencies and customer experience.” Duncan Spear said, “We were absolutely blown away to win our category so you can imagine how we feel to have won the supreme award too. It was a fantastic night and showcased an amazing set of businesses across the board so we feel so humbled to be recognised alongside them. I know Stu is chuffed too, so it was great to be able to share the moment with him.” The Awards evening’s other top accolade was presented to Wanaka resident Mark Verbiest – recipient of the Outstanding Individual Award. Mark is chairman of Spark, a director of ANZ Bank NZ, Freightways and on the commercial advisory board of the NZ Treasury. In the Wanaka community, Mark
donates his time as a voluntary trust board member of the Southern Lakes Arts Festival Trust, which runs Festival of Colour. He is also a financial supporter of the Festival, as well as assisting McKinsey & Co establish what has become an annual corporate retreat for major CEOs and directors, based around Aspiring Conversations, in Wanaka. Mark provided strategic advice to the Wanaka Gigatown committee, and he is a member of the Wanaka Angel Investor Network, which aims to support new and entrepreneurial start-ups in town. “The judges recognised Mark’s local presence but national leadership. His contribution to the NZ business community is outstanding and his service to Wanaka and NZ Inc is appreciated. He is a very worthy recipient of this inaugural award,” Simon said. Mark said the award was a surprise. “I am fortunate to be able to do what I do while living in Wanaka. It is a combination of technology and the increasing number of flights that makes it all possible. I really like the positive can-do attitude that permeates Wanaka. People look at obstacles like they are in the outdoors, as something to get over and they just do it, which can be refreshing compared with some of the other national and international things I am involved in,” Mark said. Aquasystems Australasia won the Outstanding in Infrastructure/ Trades award, Eyes on Ardmore won the Outstanding in Professional Services award, Mons Royale won the Outstanding in Retail/Hospitality award and Revology won the Outstanding Innovators award while kin2kin was highly commended.
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Last week’s front page story raised the ire of some of our readers. 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 (“Pollution chokes Bullock Creek life”, Wanaka Sun, November 3 2016). Huitau Developers stick together clean up your mess For the sake of the creek and whatever else you’re going to ruin just for profit. Next our spring water system will be undrinkable. Come on do what’s right. Tracey It’s more than once it has happened this year. The creek’s got an increasing buildup of silt clogging it.
Sharon He got a real telling off though, so that’s ok. Why can’t regional councils grow a pair and start really enforcing the regulations they are charged to enforce? Glenys Need to stop this, if it was you or I would be a different story
Mike Firstly I declare a conflict of interest, as a surveyor I am at the forefront of development in Wanaka but people seriously need to get over themselves in relation to this issue. Yes some silt has been discharged into Bullock Creek as the developer has stated. However, let’s look at the actual effects. The majority of the silt was very fine, the majority of it was trapped onsite, what little silt that ended up in Bullock Creek will now have made it to the lake where it can mix with the silt from the Matukituki River. In relation to the grit that is spread on the roads in winter that ends up in the creek the amount of silt from Alpha ridge is minor. The discoloration of the water is temporary. The nature of Bullock Creek as it is now is not in its original state. It used to be surrounded by swampy ground that has been drained and built on. The creek margins itself have been rock-lined by the various property owners along its length over time. Don’t get me wrong, this is a wonderful creek and has amazing clear water being spring fed but the effects are minor and temporary. This whole story is a beat up on developers. You can’t retain all silt-laden water on site during earthworks, it’s impossible, all you can do is mitigate the effects to best practice or better. Auckland council knows this and they deal with much more sensitive coastal receiving environments and they realise that earthworks have short terms effects that can’t be totally eliminated but only mitigated.
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Facebook www.facebook.com/WanakaSun/ “DOC suspends use of Robinson helicopters”, (Wanaka Sun, November 3 2016), you respond: Stacy-Lee Think it just the R44 they have suspended. Plus it’s NZ conditions they say aren’t suitable to the Robby not just alpine. Kirsten It’s a knee-jerk reaction. Robinson helicopters are a good wee machine, they just have to be operated right.
Nicola No I don’t think they have over reacted. Lee-Anne Agree Nicola, I watched a doco on these choppers & they are so not designed for work in this area with our high winds & mountains. Pam No, better to be safe than sorry.
Grebe Diary 5, November 6 2016
Launch of grebe website Jack has company these days in his grebe obs with Archie. Jack raised $72.20 for a new platform by busking outside the supermarket, but given all the stuff that was around the house and dad’s help and the pool noodles we gave him, he actually had no need to spend all his money on a nesting platform. Instead he bought a trail camera that can be used for time-lapse video and he will be setting that up close to his platform at Minaret. He has anticipated our endeavours in many respects. We have a research grant to take the grebe project a bit further. This week we will be launching a new website created locally which will include live streaming of nesting grebes on the marina. All of the data will also be captured on a series of portable hard-drives permitting a more
detailed record of grebe behaviour. We would like to encourage some of the younger members of our community to help with this work by adopting a nest and following and recording its progress through the breeding season much as Jack and Archie are doing. To find out how you can do this, go to our website grebes.net.nz . Nest two has two new eggs, nest three hatched three chicks this last week. It has gone crazy down there. Nest 12 has gone from eight eggs to ten (more about INP next week). Nest 14 has one egg, nest seven has one egg, nest 13 has two eggs, nest six has one egg, nest five has four eggs, nest four has four eggs, and the record goes to 15. We put that platform in on Friday morning, by midday two birds were madly in love and by 7pm the first egg had been laid. -John Darby grebes.net.nz
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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. 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.
WANAKA SALVATION Army Family Store. Opening Hours – Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm, Saturday 9.30am – 4pm. We look forward to seeing you here! DONATIONS KINDLY received. Please drop them into the Salvation Army Family store or ph 443 5068 to book a pick up. BUSINESS NETWORKING International. The Wanaka chapter of BNI meets weekly at 7am Tuesday morning. Great networking opportunity to grow your business. Contact Rosie Ford for information 021 189 6671 WANAKA PRIMARY School ‘Op Shop’ open Tues & Thurs - 12 midday to 4pm. Use Koru Way entrance, off Totara Terrace, alongside WANTED the steps. RAGS, RAGS, rags ... little ones, big ones, cotton ones and drop cloths, available from VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED at The Salvation the Wanaka Salvation Army Family Store Army Family store if you have some free time and would like to be part of a team which 443 5068 makes a difference, come and see us.
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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 WANTED - Older People who are prepared to share stories, knowledge & wisdom. A volunteer would visit you once a week to spend time together either at home or on an outing. Are you interested? Please contact Barbara at Community Networks 443 7799 or email championforolderpeople@gmail. com INLAND REVENUE are at Community Networks, Wednesday 23 Nov. If you need help with your Tax return, Family Tax credits or the changes to Child support give Community Networks a call on 03 443 7799 to make an appointment for this free service. WANAKA WASTEBUSTERS AGM Thursday 24th November at the Wanaka Hotel. 5.30pm Friends of Wanaka Wastebusters, 6.30pm Wanaka Wastebusters Ltd. All welcome, see you there.
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SPORTS RESULTS Please send sports results to sports@ thewanakasun.co.nz Lake Hawea Golf Club Medal/LGU/Putting Men: 1st Lynn Stuart 95.28.67 2nd Neil Matchett 81.13.68 c/b 3rd Craig Weastel 84.16.68 c/b 4th Rick Johnston
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82.14.68 5th Red Stevenson 87.19.70 6th Scott Read 89.19.70 Ladies 1st Kelly Mackenzie 106.30.76 Putting Neil Matchett 24 Closest to the Pin Men No 1 Rick Johnston No 5 Rick Johnston. Two’s No10 Rick Johnston. Birdies/Nett Eagles Hole No 6 Jackpots
WHATS ON RUBY ISLAND Working Bee, first one for the spring maintenance, clean up for the summer. Saturday 12 November at 9.30am to 2pm. Meet at boat ramp in Lakeside Road. Need to know numbers for boat transport. BBQ lunch provided. FAMILY FUN Fair at Hawea Flat School, Saturday 19th November, 10am-2pm. Live music including Wanaka ukuleles, facepainting, pony rides, bouncy castle, white elephant, devonshire cream teas, sushi and loads more!! Come for a day out!! (-:
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These signs, newly installed this week, are sure to be a big hit with both walkers and cyclists this summer. This one was spotted on the track between the marina and Eely Point.
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School prepares for fair DANIELLE BUTLER newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz Teachers, parents and children at Hawea Flat School are getting ready for their bi-annual family fun fair to raise money for the school. The fair, to be held at the school on Saturday November 19 between 10am and 2pm, promises lots to interest the whole family. PTA member Emily Sancha said that it would be a great opportunity to pick up early Christmas presents, with an affordable and different range of homemade items on offer.
“There will be all sorts of bits and bobs. Lots of the school kids have made things for the fair like lemonade; it’s really been a team effort between teachers and parents and it should be lots of fun,” Emily said. Live music will play all day while kids will get the chance to ride on a lawn-mower which has been converted into Thomas the Tank Engine. Fair favourites will also be on offer, including white elephant, a raffle, food, prizes and a cake competition. All proceeds will go towards Hawea Flat School. Pictured: The Thomas the Tank Engine ride.
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Home insulation boost STAFF REPORTER editor@thewanakasun.co.nz The Otago Community Trust has announced that it has committed over $700,000 towards insulating more low income homes across the Otago region for the year to July 30, 2017 through the EECA’s Warm Up New Zealand: Healthy Homes Rental programme. Working with providers Smart Energy Solutions and Technobond, the funding will allow almost 1000 more low income homes to become warmer, healthier and more efficient. At the end of September 2016, 3790 homes in Otago were insulated through the programme, bringing the total number of homes in the
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region insulated under Government insulation programmes to more than 16,352. “The Government’s subsidised insulation scheme changed from July 1, 2016, with the focus now shifting to rental properties” OCT chief executive Barbara Bridger said. The programme now predominantly only applies to tenanted properties built prior to 2000, in which the main tenant holds a Community Services Card. This qualifies landlords for a 50 percent subsidy for ceiling and underfloor insulation from Government and local Otago funders (Otago Community Trust, Dunedin City Council and Cosy Homes). The landlord pays the remaining 50 percent. There is no cost to the tenant.”
The total donations for Wanaka in the October round from Otago Community Trust was $23,000. The Upper Clutha Tracks Trust has received a $10,000 donation. The UCTT is currently raising funds to improve accessibility to the track network for users who have mobility restrictions (for example pram or wheelchair users). The project looks at all the track “furniture”, which was intended to prevent access for trail bikes and to prevent cyclists/children from going directly onto roads, with a view to making these wheelchair accessible. Where possible existing barriers, such as stiles, kissing gates and other barriers will be removed from the tracks and replaced with wheelchair accessible structures such as swing gates or cattle stops. “No Motorbikes” signage will also be added. The UCTT is working in conjunc-
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tion with DOC on this project. Wanaka Croquet Club has received $4000 to assist with the cost of the purchase and installation of a kitset garage to store its two triplex mowers. The 48 members of the club will benefit by having better storage for the club's equipment thus saving the cost of deterioration of its assets. The 20 visiting players from other Central Otago Clubs will also benefit by having more space in the clubhouse, which is currently used for storage, as will the the 27 members of other community groups that use the clubhouse. Holy Family School has also received a donation of $4000 to assist with the cost of the purchase and installation of a hover spinner and safety matting for the senior playground. Queenstown Lakes District Council Summerdaze Festival has received $5000 to assist with the cost of the 2016 festival, in particular the public fireworks display on New Year's Eve in Wanaka. THE WANAKA SUN
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Massive month of movement GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz The kick-off event for Bikevember was a great success with over 80 people turning up to the Ride-In Breakie. Bikevember organiser Jo Guest said, “We now have over 215 awesome Bikevember pledgers registered and we reckon there are many more people who are doing Bikevember, but just don’t know about it. Wanaka has at least 1000 residents who commute by bike or feet daily – why not come and join in the fun, it’s better together, and it’s free and easy to register.” Jo is encouraging people to join up and look at the 30 Reasons to Bike on the website to get people thinking about how they can rack up those bike kilometres. Jo said the Hawea Swing Bridge Access Ramp project is something worth pedalling for.
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“We now have $520 out of the $40,000 needed. Imagine if all our current 215 pledgers raised only $100 each, we would be more than halfway to an accessible, connected track for all,” Jo said. There is something happening most days this month to get people on their bikes. On Saturday and Sunday (November 12 and 13) Bike Wanaka have a Lismore Park Track Reno Digg-Days. Volunteers are needed from 12 noon onwards, it is a free, family-friendly working bee with a barbecue and prizes. On Tuesday November 15, Tegan Phillips will be speaking about her “Have Bike Will Travel” adventure to raise money for Bikes for Africa. On the same evening Rough and Milne Landscape Architects is hosting Ride the Super Moon. Pictured: Jo Goodwin with her children Fern (5) on the back of the bike and Wren (2) in the trailer.
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GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz Wanaka junior sailors learnt from sailing legend Sir Russell Coutts at his O’Pen Bic youth sailing programme at the Wanaka Yacht Club last weekend. There were 17 young sailors aged between 11 and 17 from Wanaka, Queenstown, Dunedin and Te Anau who attended the course and Wanaka Yacht Club’s youth sailing coordinator Craig Fahey, said the clinic went really well. “We couldn’t have hoped for much better
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weather on the weekend. Conditions were warm and sunny with a bit of breeze, and on Sunday the wind was a bit more challenging, but okay. The kids got a huge amount out of it.” “Russell Coutts’ team were impressed with the set up at the Wanaka Yacht club and have expressed real interest in pursuing the possibility of further clinics,” Chris said. The twilight race series held on Thursday nights continues this week and the New Year’s Regatta will be held on January 6-8. Pictured: Russell Coutts and Wanaka youth sailor Luke Burke.
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Students succeed in athletic champs DANIELLE BUTLER newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz Year 8 student Zoe Smith returned from the Central Otago Athletics Championships last week with a new record. The Mount Aspiring College student beat the previous record of 2 minutes 43.38 seconds in the Year 8 girls 800m race by 15 seconds, achieving a time of 2 minutes 28.50 seconds. Zoe also came top of the under-11 girls high jump. Several schools in Wanaka were represented at the championships, held in Alexandra on Tuesday November 1. Holy Family Catholic School’s Billie Crowe came first in the under-11 girls 75m with a time of 11.03 as well as coming second in the Year 6 girls 800m and the under-11 hurdles. Billie also topped the under-11 girls long jump and under-11 girls high jump. Wanaka Primary School won both the under-10 boys 200m inter-school relay and the under-10 girls 200m inter-school relay.
Braden Currie back for longest day
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STAFF REPORTER sports@thewanakasun.co.nz After taking a year off, Wanaka endurance athlete Braden Currie will line up for the Kathmandu Coast to Coast. Braden is chasing his fourth title in the event’s Longest Day World Championship on February 11, previously winning the race three years in a row, from 2013 to 2015. “It’s exciting times for me,” Braden said. “It’s been a big year pushing the triathlon scene, but it’s good to be
back competing in off road racing.” He has “dusted off the boat” several times in the last 12 months, but knows he has plenty of work to do to get his kayaking endurance and strength up to speed to be competitive in February. “I just need to get a good base in during the next couple of months, having some fun, getting in the rivers doing what I enjoy and hopefully that should bring some good form by race day.” He took some time off from his own training while in Christchurch over the weekend to take a group of nine
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