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Use your noodle GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz our kayakers ended up in the water on Lake Wanaka on Tuesday December 27 when wind whipped up waves on the lake. They managed to make it back to shore on their own. Queenstown Lakes District Council harbourmaster Marty Black said the kayakers self rescued, but there were quite a number of calls to 111 by concerned members of the public. “They were locals and were well equipped. They just misread the weather conditions and ended up in the water. They were a little bit lucky. It’s a wee warning to everyone to watch the weather and use your noodle.” Marty wanted to get the message out there for people to remember the safety basics on water this summer. “Think, wear a lifejacket, tell someone your plans, consider the conditions and if they are not right, don’t go out. Wait until they improve,” Marty said.
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Jetty a great asset to Lake Wanaka GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz The new jetty in Roys Bay is now in place and Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) harbourmaster Marty Black is tickled pink with the new addition at the Roys Bay boat ramp. QLDC bought the jetty some time ago and Auckland company Bellingham Marine won the tender to upgrade the jetty and install it at the southern end of the boat ramp in Roys Bay. “It’s a real plus and it takes the pressure off the old one. It is a heavy-weight design and is good in windy weather. The jetty has more space, so will help with the summer congestion,” Marty said. The jetty will be used primarily for commercial pick-ups and drop-offs, but is also open for use by the public. Marty said the project was a major effort as, after the refurbishment, the jetty had to be transported from Auckland by road to Wanaka. “With the Kaikoura earthquake happening in early December, getting it down to Wanaka and in place before Christmas was a major exercise. Calum MacLeod was the shaker and mover to get it through the system and in place on time.” Marty said. QLDC Deputy Mayor Calum MacLeod said, “it was a bit of a push, but we managed to nudge it along. Commercial activity on the lake has grown and there are bigger boats
now using the lake, so we wanted to concentrate the commercial facilities. The new jetty will also help with congestion around busy times. Lake Wanaka is always the busier lake, with three times the number of boats than Lake Wakatipu. On a busy day we could have up to 2000 boats on the lake.” “There had been a lot of money spent on functional items in Queenstown and there are some functional items that have been required for a long time. The jetty gets used all year round and now the new jetty is in we can look at upgrading the existing jetty.” Calum said there were future projects earmarked for the boat ramp and yacht club area including upgrading the car parking, the addition of a boardwalk and upgrading of the boat ramp at Eely Point. “The plan is to remove some of the willow trees between the new jetty and the yacht club to secure the waterfront area and link them with a boardwalk. We are also currently working towards funding in the long term plan for the development directly in front of the township,” Calum said. Recent coaching clinics held at the yacht club had highlighted the potential for future expert tuition for local young sailors. “Russell Coutts held a coaching clinic for our junior sailors recently and getting the right mix of facilities and equipment will help present more opportunities for them to learn,” he said.
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Memorial bench messed up DANIELLE BUTLER newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz A Wanaka mum’s Christmas Day visit to her mother’s memorial bench was tainted this year with the shocking sight of graffiti on its arm rests. Mum of three Holly Mayen-Bates was angered to find that vandals had graffitied the bench, pictured, which sits underneath a willow tree along the lakefront, in her mum’s favourite spot. “Just the day before on Christmas Eve I had posted on Facebook to thank a man who had dropped a free Christmas present off for my little girl. I was saying how amazing it was, and then to see this the next day you realise how much the town and some of its people have changed,” Holly, who has lived in Wanaka for 32 years, said. Holly’s mother Susan was 54 when she died in 2013, and the bench was installed by the family shortly afterwards. “Mum never wanted a headstone at the cemetery so this is where we come to think about her and be with her. You wouldn’t go into a graveyard and tag a grave, it’s really disgraceful,” Holly said, adding that although this is the first time the bench has been tagged, the family have had problems with cigarette butts and litter in the bench’s flower holder. Holly, who removed the graffiti herself with a Magic Eraser sponge two days after Christmas, added how she had been touched by the support offered by the community, with offers to help her remove the marks from the bench. “It’s just so disrespectful and it doesn’t even make any sense. For someone to just deface
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Check, Clean, Dry this summer GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz The Otago Regional Council (ORC) is reminding holidaymakers to look after southern waterways this summer by checking, cleaning and drying equipment after use. The Check, Clean, Dry message was instigated by the Ministry for Primary Industries as part of efforts to restrict the spread of didymo. Restriction of didymo remains important, but Check, Clean, Dry is also key to limiting the spread of other freshwater pests, including lake snow (also known as lake snot). The Department of Conservation, Fish and Game New Zealand, iwi, regional councils and affected industries all help in the communication of the message. ORC director environmental monitoring and operations Scott MacLean said, “Otago is home to some incredible lakes as well as many swimming holes, rivers and streams that are very popular
during the summer holiday period.” “We can all do our bit to prevent the spread of freshwater pests like didymo, lagarosiphon and lake snow by making sure they’re not moving from one waterway to another.” It is not only boats that the message applies to. ORC asks us to check anything else being taken into the water, including inflatables, kayaks, fishing gear, vehicles and anything worn in the water, such as wetsuits, jandals or tramping boots. “Freshwater pests can be spread by a single drop of water or plant fragment. With limited control tools available for some aquatic pests, and none at all for others, it is very important to prevent it from invading new water bodies.” ORC has employed two freshwater biosecurity advocates on behalf of the Ministry for Primary Industries for the summer period. They will be visiting lakes and rivers popular with boaties and holiday-makers to help make sure that people are aware of the need to check, clean and dry. Pictured: Biosecurity advocate Stephanie Dwyer.
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adventure pictures. It might be that these people already have copies of the photos, but it would be nice to see the disc go back to its owners,” Dick said. The photos, one of which is pictured, date from 2004 to 2009 and show the group taking part in activities such as heli skiing and fishing. Su, who posted the photo on Facebook in an attempt to find the group has so far had a response from one person who recognises people in the photos, and the couple are still waiting to return the disc to its rightful owners.
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been spoken to by police and charges were now likely. Senior Sergeant Inglis said that the find was the result of a search warrant in the Wanaka area executed by Otago Lakes Central staff on Tuesday December 20 in relation to drugs. “Otago Lakes Central police continue to target the harm that drugs are doing in their community,” Senior Sergeant Inglis said.
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International theatre coming to town STAFF REPORTER editor@thewanakasun.co.nz Two international theatre shows will be part of the Southern Lakes Festival of Colour to be held in Wanaka next year. Snippets from the festival’s programme are starting to be released in the run-up to the event from April 4-10 2017. From the United Kingdom comes Every Brilliant Thing, pictured, and from Ireland, How To Keep An Alien. Both shows come to the Southern Lakes following seasons at Auckland Arts Festival and are part of the
festival’s ‘Bringing The World To Wanaka’ programme. Festival director Philip Tremewan saw the two solo shows at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2015 and said that he is delighted to be able to mount them in Wanaka. “They’re both very intimate shows about love. They’re funny, heart-warming and beautiful. I know Festival of Colour audiences will love them,” he said. Philip said that at least two more international offerings will be “bringing the world to Wanaka” for the festival, with the full programme to be revealed on Thursday February 9.
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While many New Zealanders are at the beach, playing or watching sports, enjoying festivals or just relaxing with families and friends, they are generating around 30 percent more waste nationally during the festive season. In seaside and tourist areas there is a 400 percent increase in waste and most of it can be recycled if people put it into the recycling bin rather than the rubbish bin. Drinks sales increase to three times above normal levels and whilst recycling may double over this period, there are a lot of glass, cans and plastic bottles not being recycled. Locals now have access to drop off recycling bins at New World for soft plastic bags – that includes confectionery and biscuit wrap; bread bags, fresh and frozen food, pasta and rice bags and toilet paper packaging.
The following recyclables are collected as part of your kerbside recycling collection service provided by Queenstown Lakes District Council: Clean paper and cardboard (not food contaminated). Washed steel and aluminium cans, do not squash. Glass bottles and jars washed and with lids removed. Washed and squashed plastic containers numbered one to seven. Polystyrene, glad wrap, plastic bags and plastics without the logo 1-7 cannot be recycled. Recyclables can also be taken directly to Wanaka Wastebusters for processing. Wastebusters also accept a number of other recyclables which cannot PHOTO: SUPPLIED be collected as part of kerbside recycling. These include batteries, compact fluorescent light bulbs, toner and print cartridges, engine oil and vegetable oil. When you are out and about, look for one of over 2200 Love NZ recycling bins to recycle your cans, bottles and paper. If it can’t be recycled put it in the rubbish bin.
New park and ride option GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz Queenstown Airport Corporation (QAC) has announced plans to establish an airport park and ride option, creating an additional 150 parking spaces and expanding the airport’s car parking options. The service will begin in late March/April 2017 and the 12-month trial will operate between Brookes Road in Frankton and the airport. The trial will coincide with the opening of Stage One of the Hawthorne Drive link between Frankton Flats and Remarkables, due for completion by May. QAC is working with Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) to coordinate the launch of the park and ride. QAC chief executive Colin Keel said the park and ride offering will be aimed at those parking for three or more days, particularly visitors from the local and regional communities served by Queenstown Airport. “We’re excited to announce the launch of an airport park and ride offering which will provide
a safe, affordable and convenient service where locals can park their car and jump on a shuttle to right outside the terminal,” Colin said. “We’ve been working through several options for the park and ride offering over the past few months and are confident in the decision taken to make the trial happen. We’ve also been working closely with QLDC, New Zealand Transport Agency and Otago Regional Council to align planning on transport and parking more broadly.” Further details of the park and ride will be released in the New Year. The trial will be based on a ‘pay-to-park, free-to-ride’ model where users will be issued two tickets at the pay and display machine –one for their dashboard and one for a bus ticket. During the trial period, research will be undertaken on customer satisfaction levels and usage profiles. “We care about our visitors and the communities we serve and want to provide the best possible airport experience that we can. We’ve listened to feedback and we’re taking positive action to ensure our visitor experience is a memorable one,” said Colin.
New Hawea cricket pitch christened GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz The newly installed cricket pitch at Peter Fraser Park in Hawea was christened on Saturday December 17. The first match on the new wicket saw a local team from Luggate Albion Cricket Club achieve its third highest ever 20/20 score of 142 against Blacks Hill. Tim Dormer of Hawea had been instrumental in pushing for a new centrally located astro-turf cricket pitch at Peter Fraser Park for some time. “We have seen a 50 percent increase in the junior ranks of the club in the last season. We now have enough players for two teams in each age group. Junior coach Andy Simmers secured some funding for a pitch at Hawea Flat School. The old pitch at Hawea was still in use, but needed to be upgraded. With the increase of numbers and the THURSDAY 29.12.16 - WEDNESDAY 04.01.17
new changing facilities the seniors saw that the Peter Fraser Park was a perfect park that was being underused in the district,” Tim said. The cricket club secured funding for the new astroturf pitch from Contact Epic Community Trust ($1500) and Otago Community Trust ($1500). “We are really grateful for the funding for the pitch. The excavation and removal of the old pitch and materials and labour were covered by the club. It’s a great asset to the community and one of the coolest places to play or sit and watch. Locals are now coming down to the park to watch the games. It is a real community thing,” Tim said. Local Hawea resident Errol Carr said in the Hawea newsletter, “It is great to see local sports groups using the Peter Fraser Park sports field and we look forward to watching the games over the summer.” The next game is a 20/20 game on Saturday, January 7 at 1pm. THE WANAKA SUN
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KIM REILLY Federated Farmers It’s hard to look back over 2016 without the words Trump, Brexit or Aleppo coming to mind. From an international perspective, quite simply, it’s been a bloody mess. To date, New Zealand has come out of these events relatively unscathed. Risks and uncertainties remain around the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement and our collective response to climate change, but global financial meltdowns have been held at bay and, for the most part, life here has just carried on. It was Mother Nature who threw us our biggest curve ball, with the North Canterbury earthquake. Repairing damaged infrastructure will run into the billions of dollars. At central government level we are looking at a new prime minister, some ministerial portfolio changes and a looming election next year. It won’t be dull. So where are we locally? On the weather front, we had a good dousing of rain across Otago over spring, so we are going into the summer with a lot more soil moisture and water in our rivers and lakes than over the past two years. This will be welcomed by landowners and anglers but maybe not so much by holiday-makers. It would be great for the year ahead to be free from adverse events – whether they be floods, droughts or more earthquakes. From a local government perspective, we are going into 2017 with a number of new councillors on both regional and district councils and I think it’s fair to say
they will keep council staff on their toes. Like other regions, Otago continues to grapple with how to appropriately respond to the Central Government’s National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management. As a part of that, over the course of 2017, appeal processes will continue for the Lindis catchment’s integrated water management, and a number of other processes relating to river minimum flows and consideration of water permits will either commence or continue. As far as water quality goes, Otago residents, landowners and stakeholder groups alike want to see our good water quality maintained and our not so good water quality improved. We all rely on having good water quality, whether it’s for tourism, leisure or as an integral part of a working farm. A key to success in this area will be how well council, stakeholders and landholders continue to work together. Farmers need clear direction and guidance to get sufficient certainty around what they can and cannot do on the farm under the Otago Water Plan. Another big focus for the Queenstown Lakes area next year will be the continuation of the District Plan process - hearings, decisions and then very likely, appeals. It’s going to be a busy time for all. So in the meantime, I hope everyone enjoys a safe and restful break over Christmas, that the weather continues to bring the level of rain and/or sun desired, and that we can look forward to a more positive year in 2017.
Wanaka’s Ross McRobie, pictured, has been appointed to Film Otago Southland’s board of trustees, alongside three other new trustees and a second full-time staff member following a structure and funding review. The Queenstown Lakes District Council Wanaka Ward councillor, who is an outgoing NZ Film Commission board member, joins Sam Chapman, Brad Hurndell and Fraser Liggett, who were also appointed to the board with existing trustees Michael Hesp (chairman), Paula Jalfon, Penny Simmonds and Steve Canny. Executive manager Kevin “KJ” Jennings has been joined on the staff by new film office coordinator Aideen Tinney. Film Otago Southland believes it is now in a
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As another year rolls around and draws to a close (yes it seems all too quickly) our little old town certainly appears to be filling up with visitors looking to enjoy their festive breaks in the Central Otago area. With the influx of people comes with it pressures on the town that we don’t typically see every day. I recently had a conversation with a lawyer that works in Wanaka about the number of people he sees moving to town and he estimated approximately 700 people per annum are moving here. These two factors combined are changing the demand for housing both on a short term and long term basis. In particular the availability of rental accommodation for the average worker has been pushed up severely over the past 2 years. For a town such as ours to be successful we need a lot more people who are involved in the service, retail, hospitality and tourism sectors. This is not only now but for the future. It is very common to hear from my clients that they are really struggling to secure staff in these fields. Most of the jobs in these types of fields don’t appear to be the highest paid. Take for example one I heard about recently of a client with
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a food business here in Wanaka. His chef is getting paid a wage of approximately $22.00 per hour. This is considerably over New Zealand’s minimum wage of $15.25 per hour. Assuming his chef works 40 hours per week, their after tax, in hand pay is $720.00 per week. Now assuming that person is living here with a family and paying for food and power etc to run a household this could be anything up to $400 to $500 a week. Add to those basics costs the numerous other items that households spend their money on such as transport, schooling, clothing, medical care the numbers mount up and can stack up against you pretty quickly. The Department of Statistics reports that household spending across NZ has risen by $190.00 per week from 2013 to 2016 and is mostly attributable to an increase in housing costs. Average weekly household spend is now $1300.00 per week. To equate $1300 per week to a gross annual pay a couple would need to be earning a combined wage of $81,200 pa. This is average for NZ so Central Otago following closely behind Auckland average house price of $1.0million will be higher than the average $1300. Obviously prices of most items in NZ are set by supply and demand factors and the driver
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of population increasing in to our region is affecting the costs of rents and housing. In some ways you can’t blame landlords for putting up rents as the houses they own have become more expensive and the return on them will drop if the rents do not increase. For landlords the bank has to be repaid and that can only come from rent. The basic supply and demand factors make sense but at some point there is a tipping point. To me this could be the biggest threat to our economic base and it can’t be under estimated. To be fair the council and government have recognised this issue for a while and the moves towards affordable housing are a step in the right direction. We need to have a cross section of all folk in our town doing jobs that let the town function as it should. I hear of situations where the pressure of high cost of living is causing overloading of flats and people to live in over crowded situations. It may be all well and good for younger people without families to tolerate this but families are our back bone and cant survive in situations like this long term. Personally for me it grates me how I see some people treat wait and service staff who are here making our town function as it should. Myself, I take my hat off to you and appreciate what you do for our town.
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Due to last summer’s drought, the fire risk in Wanaka and Queenstown was as bad as the 19971998 summers, during the last El Nino. The fire weather index reading in Wanaka hit a high of 114 in January 2016, anything over 30 on the index is classed as an extreme fire risk. Statistics provided by the Otago Regional Council measuring water flow showed levels far below anything seen in the last decade. The Otago Regional Fire Authority has recently advised the fire risk at present is moderate to high and is asking holidaymakers to take extreme care over the current Christmas/New Year period. It has imposed a total fire ban in the region.
More than 70 athletes from Otago competed at the 38th annual Colgate Games, including 20 local athletes who gained several podium places. The best of the local results were 11-year-old Abby East’s victory in the girls 400m sprint (grade 11) and 13-year-old Jack East’s victory in both the boys 200m and 400m sprint (grade 13) races. Eleven-year-old Ryan Young, pictured, from Aspiring Athletics competed in the boys long jump (grade 11).
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Wanaka band Near Armageddon got the opportunity to perform for their biggest crowd ever at the Gibbston Valley Winery Summer Concert which drew a crowd of 16,000 people. The band opened for major acts Huey Lewis and the News, classic rock legends REO Speedwagon and Grammy Award-winning Melissa Etheridge. The band were the Central Otago winners of Smokefreerockquest for the last two years in a row, and narrowly missed out on a spot in the national final last year.
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Suitcases full for Fiji Local couple Kim and Bart Nicol used their summer holidays as an opportunity to help residents of Fiji devastated by the impact of Cyclone Winston. The couple appealed to the local community to provide amenities that they could take with them in four extra suitcases. Locals donated clothes toothbrushes, toothpaste, sanitary pads, pens, pencils and money, which Kim and Bart personally delivered to the people of Fiji. In recent weeks Kim has again been collecting goods to be distributed on the Yasawa Islands. She has filled her suitcases with local donations which would be given to Soso School when she travels to the area on December 30.
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King and Queen of sticky forest Around 60 competitors contested the annual King and Queen of Sticky Forest, with riders navigating four laps around the course. Ben Oliver was triumphant in the men’s open with Craig Oliver
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second and Paul Wright third. The women’s open was won by Wanaka teen Phoebe Young with Mops Newell second and Brianna Roth third (pictured).
Toxic algae a danger to dogs Tests carried out by the Otago Regional Council (ORC) confirmed the presence of toxic algae - cyanobacteria - in the Cardrona River. Two dogs died within a week of each other after ingesting algae from the river. Dog owners are being warned to be vigilant in protecting their dogs from toxic algae in waterways again this summer. With the rising temperature and falling river levels, cyanobacteria could become a
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A record breaking crowd attended the 79th annual Wanaka A&P Show. Trade exhibitor numbers were also up, with 472 stalls compared to last year’s record 460, and the more than 300 equestrian entries, beat last year’s record of 290 combinations. The Topp Twins will return to the Wanaka A&P Show for the next show to help celebrate the event’s 80th anniversary on March 10-11, 2017.
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Albert Town 3 Wren Street
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Wanaka 9 Valley Crescent
Winner on Wren Having started life as a raffle prize, this tidy 3 bedroom home delights with splashes of colour, a lovely entranceway, & a blackberry bush that will keep the kids busy picking fruit for their ice-cream pudding. At 3 Wren Street you’re only minutes walk to sweet treats & coffee, childcare centres, or community gym & pool.
Front Row Section This titled and established section sits on the front row of Peninsula Bay, adjacent to the reserve walkway, and boasts outstanding lake and mountain vistas. At over 1000 sqm, there is ample space to create your own special setup in Wanaka in a very appealing area of town. Our owners have purchased elsewhere so need this section sold at Auction.
Auction 3.00pm, Friday 27 January 2017 (unless sold prior) Ray White Office, 1 Helwick Street, Wanaka View Sat & Wed 2pm or By Appointment www.rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21524 rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21524 Harry Briggs 027 431 1550 harry.briggs@raywhite.com
Auction 3.00pm, Friday 27 January 2017 (unless sold prior) Ray White Office, 1 Helwick Street, Wanaka View By Appointment www.rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21534 rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21534 Duncan and Kelly Good 0274 488 321 Duncan.kelly@raywhite.com
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Wanaka 9 Matrica Court
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Have your Cake Options a plenty with this cracker of a property located at the top of Matrica Court, live in, rent out or do both, this is an opportunity that will appeal to many. 5 bedrooms in the upstairs house, & a separate 2 bedrooms downstairs (returning $300 per week). This unique opportunity is perfect for the extended family or the astute investor, so don´t delay.
Auction 3.00pm, Friday 27 January 2017 (unless sold prior) Ray White Office, 1 Helwick Street, Wanaka View Wed 4th Jan 12.30pm or By Appointment www.rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21548 rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21548 Jo Sedon 0274 454 590, jo.sedon@raywhite.com
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Hawea Holidays After 30 years of fun holiday times, it’s time to sell for this original owner. Walk in and be surprised by this 2 bedroom home that has been remodeled over time with open plan living, high ceilings, and timber beams as its focus point. There is loads of room for the kids to run, in addition to space for tents, boats, and caravans on this large 1,322m2 section,
4 A 1 D 2 F 2 I 1 N Join the Avalanche Situated proudly at the top of Avalanche Place in Peninsula Bay, this new four bedroom high spec home is sure to impress this summer. The centralised heart of the home features a well appointed kitchen with scullery & open plan dining flowing out onto the sunny deck. Ready to move into immediately, this is a must view, call anytime to arrange a viewing.
Auction 3.00pm, Friday 27 January 2017 (unless sold prior) Ray White Office, 1 Helwick Street, Wanaka View Wed 4th Jan 2pm or By Appointment www.rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21549 rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21549 Jo Sedon 0274 454 590, jo.sedon@raywhite.com
For Sale Deadline Sale 31st Jan 2017 (unless sold prior) View Fri 30th Dec & Wed 4th Jan 11am www.rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21432 rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21432 Duncan and Kelly Good 0274 488 321 Duncan.kelly@raywhite.com
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4 A 2 F 1 I The Charm of Age This charming 1960´s traditional home has been in the family for 41 years. With original decor and just screaming for a redo from the floral carpeting, wallpaper and curtains to the retro timber features, this is a time-machine waiting to be transformed into present day or live in and enjoy as is. A four-bedroom sunny 132m2 home, seldom to find, don’t let this one pass you by.
Auction 3.00pm, Friday 27 January 2017 (unless sold prior) Ray White Office, 1 Helwick Street, Wanaka View Wed & Sat 1pm beginning 4th Jan www.rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21554 rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21554 Rachel Walsh 0274 432 683 rachel.walsh@raywhite.com
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Space to Spread Out Located in popular Peninsula Bay this immaculately presented twostorey home would be perfect base for a family. The ground floor has a beautifully presented kitchen, large open plan living area & a separate media room that could be used as a 5th bedroom or office with its own private entrance. With the property currently vacant the owners are looking for offers on or before 26th Jan 2017.
For Sale Deadline Sale 26th January 2017 (unless sold prior) View Wednesday 4th Jan 2pm or By Appointment www.rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21551 rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21551 Rachel Walsh 0274 432 683 rachel.walsh@raywhite.com LICENSED (REAA 2008)
3 A 1 F 6 I A Lifestyle Choice After 10 years of life, laughter and landscaping the owners of this rural lifestyle property have moved on to a new chapter. Rarely do you come across a property with such established planting and irrigated gardens where all the hard work has already been done so you can just sit back and enjoy. With realistic expectations this property is to be sold at deadline on 26th January. For Sale Deadline Sale 26th January 2017 (unless sold prior) View By Appointment www.rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21550 rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21550 Fiona Reid 0274 859 651 fiona.reid@raywhite.com LICENSED (REAA 2008)
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THE YEAR IN REVIEW Concerns over safety of Epitaph Slip at Knights Point Concerned over the state of a section of road near Knights Point on the West Coast, local man Peter Marshall had been fighting to have the government take action before a disaster occurs. Four months after the story appeared in the Wanaka Sun, the New Zealand Transport Agency announced that a $1.5 million programme of work was planned for the Epitaph Slip, near Knight’s Point on the West Coast, following a geotechnical review.
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Freeskier scoops second supreme award
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Central Otago’s Sports Awards celebrated the success of the region’s sporting stars, with notable wins from Wanaka freeskier Janina Kuzma, who was given the Supreme Award for the second year in a row as well as fighting off tough competition to win Senior Sportswoman of the Year. Para-snowboarder Carl Murphy took the senior sportsman title and the junior sportsman and junior sportswoman titles were won by last year’s junior winner, freeskier Beau-James Wells and karate star Holly Wigg respectively.
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Coastguard volunteer recognised Wanaka Lakes ‘coastguard master’, Lynn Stuart, earned the Certificate of Achievement for a support activity at the New Zealand Search and Rescue Council awards. The prestigious awards recognised the 175 hours that Lynn has dedicated to training and search and rescue operations, keeping the lake safe.
Trail Ride success The second annual Wanaka Trail Ride attracted more than 600 riders from all over the South Island. Held at Lindis Peaks and Long Gully stations the fundraising event raised more than $28,000 for Wanaka Primary School and Montessori Children’s House. About 500 volunteer hours went into making the event a success. Pictured: Angus Cagney, Olly Prince, Daniel O'Donnell, Shae BarrettCorrigan and Thomas Masters.
April PHOTO: NADINE CAGNEY
Local riders excel in COPC two-day event Hawea Wanaka Pony Club members took out second place overall in the annual horse trials hosted by Central Otago Pony Club in Cromwellin May. More than 140 riders competed in the two-day event which included dressage, show jumping and cross-country for grades 65cm up to 105cm. Jessie Fraser is pictured with Apepe clearing the water complex in the 80cm class.
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THE YEAR IN REVIEW N O T I C E B O A R D Amended Meeting Schedule The QLDC January Meeting Schedule has been amended as follows: Additional Meetings: Wanaka Recreation Reserve Management Plan Hearing of Submissions – Armstrong Room, Lake Wanaka Centre, Wanaka. Wednesday 18 January 2017 at 10.00am. Proposed Easter Sunday Shop Trading Policy Hearing of Submissions (if required) – Armstrong Room, Lake Wanaka Centre, Wanaka. Thursday 19 January 2017 at 10.00am.
Closure of Streets to Ordinary Vehicular Traffic
May PHOTO: SIMON WATTS
Late selection sends Hamish to Rio A regular maths class ended in Rio for swimmer Hamish McLean, as he got the call to tell him that he had made it to the 2016 Paralympic Games. The original New Zealand Paralympic swim team announcement ended in disappointment for Hamish, who didn’t make it into the two male slots available, but the reallocation of an additional male slot led to Hamish’s selection.
Two honoured in Queen’s Birthday awards Wanaka woman Bev Clark and Cromwell man Stuart Heal were both awarded the Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit. Bev (pictured) was awarded her honour for services to health. Stuart received his Member of New Zealand Order of Merit for his services to cricket and the community.
June PHOTO: ASPIRING PHOTOGRAPHY LTD
PURSUANT TO THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1974, notice is hereby given that the following roads will be closed to ordinary vehicular traffic for the purpose of holding the Tri NZ 2016-17 Sovereign Tri Series – Wanaka Road to be Closed: Period of Closure:
Eastbound Lane of Ardmore Street between McDougall Street and Dungarvon Street Saturday 14 January 2017 from 0700 to 1230
It will be an offence under the above regulations for any person otherwise than under authority of an authorised permit to use the roads for ordinary vehicular traffic during the period of closure.
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 1. CRIFFEL DEER LIMITED – RM160559 A description of the activity to which the application relates is: Subdivision consent is sought to create four new allotments, to establish a residential building platform on three of the allotments and to amalgamate the fourth allotment with adjoining land holding. The proposed Lot and platform configuration are as follows: Allotment
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Table 1: Proposed allotment and platform configurations The location in respect of which this application relates is situated at: Mount Barker Road, Wanaka ADDRESS FOR SERVICE FOR APPLICANT: Criffel Deer Limited C/- Paterson Pitts Group - Duncan White PO Box 283 Wanaka 9343. 2. BALLANTYNE BARKER HOLDINGS LTD – RM160814 A description of the activity to which the application relates is: Ten lot subdivision with a building platform on each lot infringing setbacks and associated earthworks. The location in respect of which this application relates is situated at: Ballantyne Road, Wanaka, Lot 8 Deposited Plan 27696 held in Computer Freehold Register OT19B/219 ADDRESS FOR SERVICE FOR APPLICANT: Ballantyne Barker Holdings C/- Paterson Pitts Group - Duncan White PO Box 283 Wanaka 9343
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Mild mid-year polar plunge
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On the shortest day of the year, Mount Aspiring College students leapt into the lake at dawn in the annual polar plunge. The morning of Tuesday June 21 was, probably to the students’ delight, quite mild for the time of year, as Year-13 students gathered for the tradition, which has been in existence for many years. All gold coin donations from the plunge were donated to St John’s Ambulance.
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Any person may make a submission on the application, but a person who is a trade competitor of the applicant may do so only if that person is directly affected by an effect of the activity to which the application relates that: a. b.
adversely affects the environment; and does not relate to trade competition or the effects of trade competition.
You may make a submission in writing or electronically to Queenstown Lakes District Council (details below). The submission should be in the format of Form 13. Copies of this form are available on the website: www.qldc.govt.nz/planning/resource-consents/ Address for Service for Consent Authority: Queenstown Lakes District Council Private Bag 50072 Queenstown 9348 Phone: 03 441 0499 Email: rcsubmission@qldc.govt.nz
Wanaka’s Knit in Public Day Knit Wanaka’s Worldwide Knit in Public Day gathering outside Kai Whakapai attracted a range of people, including Davey Hawkins (pictured). The pop-up, outdoor lounge was buzzing with knitting enthusiasts of all abilities for the two and a half hour event. About 40 people dropped in, with up to 30 people knitting at its busiest.
Submissions will be received until 8 February 2017, and must be served on the Consent Authority, Queenstown Lakes District Council, Private Bag 50072, Queenstown 9348. These must be dated, signed by you, and include the following information:
Dated: 29 December 2016
www.qldc.govt.nz Private Bag 50072 | 47 Ardmore Street Wanaka | Phone 03 443 0024
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QUALIFIED PLUMBER Optum Plumbing & Energy Solutions is seeking a NZ trade qualified and licensed plumber to join our very busy Wanaka Plumbing and Heating team. You will need to be NZ Registered and permitted to work in NZ with a relevant visa. We’re looking for someone who has a great eye for detail and the desire to go the extra mile for our valued customers. Experienced in plumbing with skills in drain-laying and gas fitting. Any heating and solar experience will be an advantage however we can offer training in this area. We are a forward thinking company with excellent training and career opportunities so if you’re ready for a change please email us with your CV to admin@optum.co.nz – we will review and respond to applicants the week of the 16th January. All applications will be treated in strict confidence. Please call (03) 443-5718 or email admin@optum.co.nz to complete an employment application.
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PART TIME RECEPTIONIST POSITION PART TIME RECEPTIONIST POSITION We are looking for a permanent receptionist with exceptional We are looking for a permanent receptionist customer service and administration skills to join our team. literacy, thecustomer ability to think onservice your feet and with Computer exceptional and admulti-task is required. The ability to be able to work autonomously skills is essential there will be times you will have ministration toasjoin our team. Computer sole responsibility of the practice. The role is approx.16 hrs literacy, the Monday ability think on your feet a week ideally andto Friday. Also leave cover and the and Winter season will lead to more hours. Start date ASAP. multi-task is required. The ability to be able to Must be able to work school holidays and be eligible to work in work autonomously is essential as there will New Zealand. be timesPlease youemail willyour have sole responsibility of CV and cover letter to admin@wanakaphysiotherapy.co.nz the practice. The role is approx.16 hrs a week Applications close 13 January 2017, but applications will be ideally Mondayconsidered and Friday. upon receipt. Also leave cover and the Winter season will lead to more hours. Start date ASAP. Must be able to work school holidays and be eligible to work in New Zealand. Please email your CV and cover letter to admin@wanakaphysiotherapy.co.nz Applications close 13th January 2017, but applications will be considered upon receipt.
Wanaka Tennis Tournaments January 2017 Stonewood Homes Open Singles & Doubles Mon 2nd -Wed 4th Jan Wanaka Tennis Tourn January 2017 Craigs Investment Partners Junior Open Tennis Tournament Wanaka Stonewood Homes Open Singles & Doubles Mon 10&U and 14&U Thurs 5th-Fri 6th Jan January 2017 Craigs Investment Partners Junior Open 12&U and 16&U Sat 7th-Sun 8th Jan 10&U and 14&U Thurs 5 -Fri 6 Jan 12&U and 16&U Sat Jan 2nd -Wed 4 Stonewood Homes Open Singles & Doubles Quartz Reef Wines Senior 35+ Men’s & Women’s Doubles Mon7 -Sun 8Mon Quartz Reef Wines Senior 35+ Men’s & Women 9th Jan, Mixed Doubles Tues 10thInvestment Jan Craigs Partners Junior Jan, Mixed Doubles Open Tues 10 Jan 10&U and 14&U Thurs 5thFood -Friand 6threfreshments Jan available throughout. Food and refreshments available throughout. th th Prize-giving at the end of each Tournament. 12&U and 16&U Sat 7 -Sun 8 Jan Prize-giving at the end of each Tournament. Entry fees: Singles $25, Doubles $15 per player Junior and $25 per player Men’s per event & Women’s Doubles M Quartz Reef Wines Senior 35+ th and Open, Entry fees: Singles $25, Doubles $15Doubles per player Junior Jan, Mixed Tues 10 Entry Jan Forms available at clubrooms or www.wanaka-tenn Entries Close: Open 27 Dec 2016, Junior’s 27 Dec 2016, Senior Vets 35+ $25 per player per event Food and refreshments available throughout. Enquiries: Open and Junior Open: Perry Crockett 02 end of each Tournament. Entry Forms available atPrize-giving clubroomsat orthewww.wanaka-tennis.net.nz Senior Vets 35+ John Lyness 03 443 75 Entries Close: Open 27thDec 2016,Singles Junior’s 2016, Entry fees: $25,27thDec Doubles $15 per Senior player Junior and Open, Senio $25 per player per event 35+ 5th Jan 2017 EntryOpen: FormsLibby available at clubrooms www.wanaka-tennis.net.nz Enquiries: Open and Junior Scott 027 413 or9677 Entries Close: Open 27 Dec 2016, Junior’s 27 Dec 2016, Senior 35+ Senior Vets 35+ John Lyness 03 443 7500 or 021 260 0491 Enquiries: Open and Junior Open: Perry Crockett 021 294 2677 Generously Sponsored by: Stonewood Homes, Head, Quartz Reef Vets 35+ John Lyness 03 443 7500 or 021 26 Wines, Craigs Investment Partners, NewSenior World, Wanaka Beerworks, Generously Sponsored by: Stonewood Homes, Head, Quartz Reef Wines, Craigs Mediterranean Market, Central Lakes Physiotherapy, Westpac, Partners, New World, Wanaka Beerworks, Mediterranean Market, Central Lakes Ph
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Queenstown Lakes District Council has opened up the Wanaka Showground for overflow parking to help ease the congestion in the town centre but, as yet, it has been under-utilised. At lunchtime yesterday the showground was empty despite about 90 cars parked on grass along the lakefront. The showground was opened for free car parking on December 24 and will remain open until February 19 between the hours of 7.30am and 7pm.
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Relax this summer with SoFloat Food safety during the warmer weather The Wanaka Sun has teamed up with SoFloat to keep that Christmas feeling going with this amazing giveaway. We have one Santorini Lounger, SoFloat’s premium, most popular product which is perfect for relaxing on the deck or lounging on water, to giveaway. This Santorini Lounger, valued at $529, features a timeless, versatile design aimed at both comfort and durability. It moulds perfectly to your body with the slight backrest guaranteeing a relaxed, comfortable position. The hybrid design ensures year-round use, perfect on the pool or dry land. Ideal for single lounging, but also large enough to snuggle with your closest companion – the Santorini lounger offers so much more than a standard bean bag.
SoFloat bean bags are guaranteed to last longer and look better than other products. Made from Sunbrella Marine Grade Fabric, you can relax knowing that your Santorini Lounger will not fade, is mould resistant and very easy to clean. All seams have been triple stitched, with UV bonded Nylon thread, and rust proof YKK zips and stainless steel ring grips are used throughout. The weather resistant design and construction ensures year-round use, there is no need to move the Santorini Lounger indoors at the end of the day. For more details see sofloat.co.nz. To be into the draw to win, simply find this post on our Facebook page and tell us how you would relax on a SoFloat Santorini Lounger this summer.
GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) recommends a few simple steps to reduce our chances of getting sick from food prepared at home this summer. MPI’s Public Health Medicine Specialist Dr Donald Campbell said foodborne illness trends show that more people get sick from food over summer than at any other time of the year. “Bacteria grow faster in the warm moist conditions of the summer months, so can be present in higher numbers than we’re used to in raw foods. We are more likely to be eating raw foods like salads and seasonal summer fruits. We recommend washing all fruit and vegetables before eating them raw,” Dr Campbell said. More food is prepared outside at picnics, barbecues and on camping trips during this time of the year, which means foods might be out of the
fridge for longer than usual. “Delicious, nutritious food is one of the great things in life. There’s nothing better than a fantastic meal with family and friends. But there’s also nothing worse than that same food causing days of misery thanks to it being contaminated by harmful bugs such as bacteria, viruses and other organisms that can cause illness,”he said. You can reduce the risk of you, your family or friends having a nasty foodborne illness by following simple food safety steps. Begin with clean hands – wash your hands for 20 seconds with warm water and soap and dry your hands for 20 seconds before and after handling all food, including fresh produce. Remembering the 4Cs (Clean, Cook, Cover, Chill) can help keep harmful bugs at bay. Barbecue safely by pre-cooking chicken, sausages and minced meat, then barbecue until meat is steaming hot (over 75 degrees Celsius) all the way through. Cooking destroys harmful bugs.
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Enjoy a holiday lifestyle all year round Aspiring Lifestyle Retirement Village is a remarkable retirement community offering thoughtfully designed two and three bedroom villas, with apartments scheduled for construction in 2017. Our stunning Lifestyle Centre hosts extensive facilities including indoor swimming pool, spa, gym, bar, media room, library, hair salon and residents’ lounges. Outside, residents can enjoy a barbeque, or opt to play petanque, croquet, or fine tune
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their putting skills. So why just enjoy Wanaka during the holiday season when you can live here all year round?
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Find out why so many people have chosen to make Aspiring Village their home. Call us on 443 6660 or 0800 ASPIRING to arrange your personal tour of the village.
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Active Kiwi kids rate globally GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz According to the latest global physical activity report, New Zealand kids rate as the second most physically active kids in the world. Data from the New Zealand Physical Activity Report Card for Children and Youth was assessed by University of Auckland researchers as part of the Active Healthy Kids Global Alliance. Children and youth in 38 countries from six continents were assessed by the Alliance. This represents 60 percent of the world’s population. This is the second time these child and youth physical activity indicators have been compared to seek solutions to increase childhood physical activity globally. University of Auckland school of nursing associate professor Melody Smith said nine common indicators were used - including overall physical activity, organised sport participation, active play, active transportation, sedentary behaviour, family and peers, school, community and the built environment, and government strategies and investments - which were graded from A (excellent) to F (failing). Guidelines recommend less than two hours per day out of school time in front of electronic devices
and 60 minutes or more of moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity daily. “Using nationally representative data, around two-thirds of children and young people are considered sufficiently active for health, but there is a substantial age-related decline in this prevalence,” Melodie said. For overall physical activity, the grade range was A- for five to nine year olds, B- for 10 to 14 year olds, and C- for 15 to 18 year olds. Although the grade for physical activity decreased slightly from the 2014 report card, there was an improvement in grades for built and school environments. Sedentary behaviour among different age groups scored a C for five to nine years, a D for 10 to 14 years and a D+ for 15 to 18 years. “There is room for improvement across the indicators, especially active transportation, which was graded C-. Overall about 41 percent of children and young people actively transport to school, with younger children less likely to get to school actively than their older peers,” she said. New Zealand kids scored an overall B- with less than 10 percent of young people spending no time participating in sport or recreation activities when “mucking around”.
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Christmas baby celebrates milestone DANIELLE BUTLER newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz Piles of presents were packed under Nickey McLeod’s Christmas tree this year, but most of them had nothing to do with Christmas. The long-term local, who works with special needs children at Mount Aspiring College and drives them to and from school for Yello!, celebrated her 50th year of being a Christmas baby on December 25. Nickey, pictured, spent the day with her two daughters Britt and Chelsea and flatmates before heading over to her mother’s house for Christmas lunch with the whole family.
“It was an awesome day spent with my family and extended family and I was spoilt. Being a Christmas baby is all right really as my birthday has always been kept separate from the Christmas stuff,” Nickey said. “When I was younger I was told that I was brought by Santa and my brothers always said that he would take me back if I didn’t behave.” The former Wanaka Area School student, who has lived in Lawrence, Hamilton and Mosgiel, returned home to Wanaka three years ago to spend more time with her mother and three brothers, who all live in the town.“I had a great day and I’d just like to wish all those gangbusters out there a Merry Christmas and a safe New Year.”
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