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anaka’s Volunteer Fire Brigade hosted the season’s fourth and final regional waterway challenge at the weekend, scooping a trophy for themselves. Sixteen teams from the South Island and one from Australia competed in the Otago Southland Waterways competition on Saturday February 4. Wanaka entered a four- and a two-person team into the challenge and volunteer firefighter Jodie Rainsford, who was one of the two-person team, said that the competition went really well. “Our team won a huge trophy for good conduct and best dressed. The same trophy was also won by a Wanaka team last time the competition was held here in 1991,” Jodie said. Organised by the United Fire Brigades’ Association in conjunction with the Otago Southland Provincial Fire Brigades’ Association, the annual light-hearted, competitive event puts hose-running and pump-operating skills to the test. The national challenge will be held in Kamo. Pictured: Two-man team Ian Walsh and Jodie Rainsford with their Charlie Drysdale Trophy.
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GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz The location of the popular John Creek is finally to be recognised on topographical maps, with an application to the Geographic Board underway. At present the place name noted on topographical maps for the area John Creek is Gladstone, a settlement surveyed in 1863, but never settled. Lake Hawea resident Barbara Chinn has been researching the history of Gladstone. “The township of Gladstone is marked on topographical maps marking the settlement at the southeast corner of the lake, to which local people have always referred to as John Creek or John's Creek. The proposed township of Gladstone was first surveyed in 1863, above the southern shore of the lake and about a kilometre west of the 'John Creek' settlement, but no houses were ever
built there, and many of the surveyed sections went under water when the lake was raised in the 1950s,” Barbara said. “The name was never actually gazetted, so it was never a legal name, and subsequent map-makers have shifted the name eastwards to the 'John Creek' settlement. The 'John Creek' settlement is named after the John family, who first farmed there.” Barbara approached the Hawea Community Association with her findings and it was agreed that she apply to the Geographic Board to have the name 'Gladstone' replaced by the name 'John Creek' for the settlement at the south-east corner of the lake. The application has been lodged with the Geographic Board, but the process is not a quick one, with the committee only meeting once or twice a year to consider proposals. Pictured: Topographical map of Lake Hawea and Gladstone.
A movie starring some of Hollywood’s biggest faces has set up in Hawea to begin filming. The likes of Reese Witherspoon, pictured, Oprah Winfrey, Chris Pine and Zach Galifianakis are to star in Disney’s fantasy adventure movie A Wrinkle In Time, currently in production and set for release in April next year. While the majority of the movie is being filmed in the US, a source working on the movie, who did not wish to be named, said that a couple of scenes were being filmed in the Hunter Valley, which is expected to take around two weeks but could be anything up to four. Sundance Film Festival award-winner Ava DuVernay is directing the film, which is based on Madeleine L’Engle’s book series, Time Quartet, with a script by Frozen writer and co-director Jennifer Lee. The film follows the story of three peculiar beings who send protagonist Meg, played by child actress Storm Reid, and her brother into space to locate their missing scientist father. At the time of going to print, Disney could not be contacted for comment.
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Council keeps consent powers STAFF REPORTER editor@thewanakasun.co.nz Queenstown Lakes District Council has retained its accreditation as a Building Consent Authority which was under review after an audit found deficiencies in its practices last year. International Accreditation New Zealand (IANZ) issued ten corrective action requests and four strong recommendations in May 2016. QLDC general manager of planning and development Tony Avery said that IANZ had confirmed that both the minor corrective actions requested from the most recent audit in October were completed satisfactorily, meaning that the council will retain full accreditation. “Our team has worked extremely hard to improve systems and processes in the last year and make sure
that we meet the high standards required,” Tony said. To keep up with the demand caused by the district’s constant growth the council has hired extra staff, brought in contractors and streamlined its internal processes, however it was still struggling to keep up and was not always able to meet the 20-day processing time for building consents. “We recognise the disruption this causes to the building industry and we are doing everything we can to process applications within the statutory deadlines,” Tony said. He added that people could help by lodging their applications well in advance of when they were intending to build and by checking that all applications were fully completed and supported by the right documentation before submitting them.
Community caution over snooper DANIELLE BUTLER newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz Hawea Flat’s community has been urged to be on the look-out following suspicious behaviour from a person around houses and vehicles last weekend. Resident Louise Rasmussen warned people to be cautious after she noticed someone snooping around her property and cars at Loach Road. “We awoke to footsteps on the gravel, quietly looked outside the bedroom window and saw a figure PAGE 2
moving around the front of the property and from car to car searching inside of them,” Louise said on social media. “It was too dark to see any features, my husband rushed outside but they took off.” Louise said she had reported the incident to police, although Wanaka Police’s Senior Sergeant Allan Grindell said there was little to suggest suspicious behaviour in Hawea Flat. Senior Sergeant Grindell said that police had not received any reports of criminal offending in the area over the last two weeks.
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GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz Blue skies were the order of the day for House Day at Mount Aspiring College. House day is an annual ‘gathering of the clans’ designed to promote house spirit and inclusion. Students met in their house groups at various
venues down at the lake to participate in activities and competitions. There are four house groups with Barker meeting at Eely Point, Pisa at Pembroke Park, Roy at Wanaka Station Park and Iron at Bremner Bay. The afternoon saw the clash of the clans in the famous MAC tug of war competition. Pictured: Students taking part in House Day on the lakefront.
Association’s future in doubt Wanaka Residents Association could be calling time on the group after 16 years representing the Wanaka community. The committee will review the relevance of its role at its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday February 22, recommending that the association be disbanded. The group’s decision comes from current committee members standing down, dwindling membership and the representation now provided by Wanaka Community Board.
“Over the years a small but committed group of members have worked hard on behalf of the community,” the committee said in a statement. “The size and diversity of the community, combined with the robust representation and service provided by the Community Board, makes the committee feel that we have probably reached our ‘best by’ date.” The committee added that there are alternatives to winding up the association but they would require a new group of people who have vision, time and energy to give to the association’s future. The meeting will take place at the St John Rooms, Link Way at 5.30pm.
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assistance dog and so far have raised nearly $8000. WUCL secretary Lorraine Knowles got to know the Gibson family when they needed someone to look after Niles when they went away. Claudia Gibson (Sabina’s mum) said, “Lorraine was involved with Guide Dogs before, so was the perfect person to look after Niles when we couldn’t take him with us.” Claudia said it was amazing the Lions Club were holding the event for them. “They don’t even know us and they are putting this on for us. I think it is wonderful they would do something like that.” The afternoon will feature music from Paul and Irena Tamati, the Wanaka Ukulele Band, Anna Rowley and others. The Summer Soiree will be held PHOTO: SUPPLIED at 173 Camphill Road, Hawea Flat on Sunday February 19 with gates opening at 3.30pm. Tickets are available from Mitre 10 and Sailz Restaurant. Hawea Community Centre is the alternative wet weather venue. For more information contact Lorraine Knowles on 027 473 7813. Pictured: Sabina with Niles and her brother Thomas.
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Search for missing man DANIELLE BUTLER newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz A man reported missing, last seen in Central Otago at around midnight on Sunday February 5, could be anywhere in the district or the surrounding areas. Scott Brogan’s family has asked members of the public to be on the look-out for the 33-year-old man of slim build, with tattoos on both arms and most likely wearing black shorts, a black hoody and cap and carrying a black satchel. Scott’s sister Tina Munro said that Scott was last seen in Alexandra and
could be anywhere in the Central Lakes area, with the information widely shared in Cromwell. Tina said that Scott, pictured, has his phone with him but the battery is either flat or turned off and the family is becoming increasingly worried. Southern District Police said that it is possible he is in Dunedin or the Central Otago area, however he also has connections in Christchurch and could head in that direction. If anyone has any information on Scott’s whereabouts they should call Alexandra Police on 03 440 2500 or contact them via the Southern District Police Facebook page.
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Tributes paid to popular teacher DANIELLE BUTLER newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz Cromwell Primary School pupils said goodbye to beloved teacher and member of the community Anne Cook last week with a very special haka. Around 1000 school staff, students, friends and family gathered at Bendigo Station on Thursday February 2 to say their goodbyes to Anne, who passed away suddenly at Dunedin Hospital on
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Police have advised people to keep a close eye on their inboxes and be wary of fake infringement notices received by email. Senior Sergeant Allan Grindell said that Wanaka Police were not aware of any fake emails about infringement notices in the area, but a nationwide warning has been issued. Inspector Kelly Ryan of the Police Infringement Bureau said that from time to time police become aware that people are receiving emails which appear to be from New Zealand Police advising them that they have been issued an infringement notice.
“Police do not send infringement notices via email. Instead they are processed electronically via the officer’s mobility device and sent by post to the person’s address,” Inspector Ryan said. The emails attempt to legitimise the request by stating that the fine can be registered with Australian agency the State Penalties Enforcement Registry. “New Zealand Police do not register unpaid infringement notices with any external agency,” Inspector Ryan said. “This is a timely reminder to members of the community to verify the origin of all requests for money before paying, even if they appear to be a reputed company or government agency.”
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Panel report on trading GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz Public consultation on the Local Easter Sunday Shop Trading Policy closed on January 4 with 33 submissions being received. There were three submissions disagreeing with the proposal to allow shop trading on Easter Sundays, with the remainder agreeing with the proposal. A vast majority of those in support considered retailers should be allowed to trade on Easter Sunday as Wanaka is a tourist town and tourists expected the shops to be open. Most also commented that staff should not be denied the option to have the day off. As no submitters wished to be heard, the proposed Submissions Hearing in January was cancelled. The policy would allow shop trading on Easter Sundays in all parts of the Queenstown Lakes District. The policy does not apply to the sale or supply of alcohol which is regulated under the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. Under the Shop Trading Hours Act 1990, shops could not trade on Good Friday or Easter
Sunday without an exemption. Defying Easter trading laws could mean a fine of up to $1000. In Queenstown, which has been designated a tourist destination, businesses are exempt from the holiday rules, but Wanaka as a whole is not, a distinction that has long been described as unfair and inconsistent by local shop owners. There are currently exemptions in place for both Queenstown and Wanaka, which were granted in 1980s. While Queenstown’s exemption permits trading on Good Friday and Easter Sunday at any time, Wanaka only has an exemption for Pembroke Mall, for Easter Sunday between 7am and 9pm. An amendment to the Shop Trading Hours Act 1990 in August 2016 allows council to determine a policy for their communities regarding trading on Easter Sunday, which can either cover the whole district or parts of the district. QLDC cannot develop a policy regarding trading on any of the other restricted days under the act - Christmas Day, ANZAC day before 1pm or Good Friday. The report of the Hearings Panel will be presented at the next council meeting, on March 9.
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Hawea when a driver lost control on the gravel and rolled on January 31. He said the occupants were very lucky to not be badly injured. Constable McLean also mentioned several thefts which had been reported to police. Cash was taken from an address in the Lagoon Avenue, Albert Town area, while police are following up on a suspect in relation to the theft of jewelry valued at $8000 from an address on Morris Road. “We also had a report of the theft of a wallet at the Kiwi Bank on Ardmore Street. The wallet was located at the Bullock Bar later the same day with $270 cash and two credit cards removed,” he said.
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Rippon festival on the move GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz Wanaka’s iconic Rippon Festival which has been held at Rippon Vineyard since 1998 is moving to a new venue to celebrate 20 years of festivals in 2018. The Tuki Festival will be born on February 10 next year, at a spectacular lakefront site at Glendhu Bay (pictured) on Lake Wanaka. Tuki is a Maori name meaning ‘mouthpiece’ and is also a nod to the nearby Matukituki River. Lake Wanaka Sounz Incorporated (LWSI) remain the organisers of the event and will continue to deliver their vision of an inclusive, organic, inspiring event showcasing outstanding music of Aotearoa. Director Lynne Christie admits moving on from the vineyard location was not easy, but the time was right for a new location. “It has been an absolute privilege working with the Mills family, but the vineyard focus is understandably wine and weddings, which we fully appreciate.” Rippon is known for showcasing such acts as Shihad, Che Fu, The D4, Kora, Shapeshifter, The
Clean, The Black Seeds, Electric Wire Hustle, Fat Freddy’s Drop, Ladi6, The Phoenix Foundation, Eru Dangerspiel, The Mint Chicks, The Datsuns, Fur Patrol, and TrinityRoots – many before they were established names. Rippon Vineyard’s Nick Mills said, “Seeing the emergence of such phenomenal New Zealand talent has been a total joy and we wish LWSI every success as they celebrate 20 years of events.” When asked if there may be a change of direction with the new site, Christie suggests, “some things will be similar, some will be totally different. Tuki 2018 aims to represent what Wanaka is as a wider community – uniting vastly different people in music.” A main point of difference will be access to a forest on the site, providing entertainment and muchneeded shade. Land owner John McRae said, “We believe the site is perfect for an event of this nature and we can’t wait to share the land with the community and visitors”. With a capacity of 5000, organisers are already preparing for the new summertime event.
Royal Society talks solar power GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz The Wanaka Branch of the Royal Society of New Zealand will host Henry Snaith FRS, University of Oxford, and Professor Justin Hodgkiss, deputy director MacDiarmid Institute as they present a talk on solar power generation on Monday, February 13. This year will see New Zealanders capture more of their energy needs from sunlight than ever before. The speakers will explain how the economics of solar photovoltaics are fuelling a clean energy revolution, science of photovoltaic cells, and reflect on some of the potential positive societal
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When most of us are introduced to the concept of training, it’s all about telling the dog what to do: sit, lie down, come here, get off, and (maybe) roll over, wave or shake. But what many of us really want is a dog that just seems to know what to do. Good news: That, too, can be trained. Every behaviour your dog performs may not have what is commonly referred to as a command— a specific request from you. In fact, most behaviours don’t. But every behaviour your dog performs does have a cue — a stimulus in the environment that tells him if he does this behaviour now, it will likely be reinforced. Armed with this knowledge and some basic training skills, you can have one of those brilliant canine mind readers. Build on the environmental cue: A dog’s environment can be external. Sunlight streaming through the window cues “jump up on the bed,” which will likely be reinforced with attention, followed by access to the yard, or the environment can be internal. A full puppy bladder is a cue to pee. In this way, dogs are always right. They are doing what the environment has taught them to do by reinforcing their behaviour in the past. When you’re teaching your dog a cue for a behaviour, what you’re really doing is adding a new cue. There’s a very simple process for this: • Insert the new cue just before the old cue. • Repeat until the dog begins to anticipate the old cue upon hearing the new one. This process is wildly useful. Common uses include putting a
verbal cue on a behaviour cued by the environment (saying “toilet” just before your dog is about to go), or assigning a verbal cue (e.g. “down”) to a behaviour that you taught initially with a visual one (e.g. bending over to touch the floor). In practice: Here’s one example of a behaviour where the environment can do the cueing for you: sitting “automatically” at the curb. As a prerequisite, you’ll need to have “sit” on cue and have practiced the behaviour in a number of incrementally more distracting locations — including at curbs. Slow down as you approach the curb and gather up your leash, keeping it slack even PHOTO: SUPPLIED as you shorten it. This is management: your dog still can make a choice, but not a fatal one. Just as you reach the last block of sidewalk before the give your existing cue for “sit.” Click the sit and give your dog a treat. Repeat at each curb, each walk, each day until your dog begins to sit at curbs without being asked. Once a new cue is in place, you can begin to vary how you reinforce the sit. If your dog enjoys walking, you can simply release the dog to move forward with you again. This cue-substitution process can also be used to teach a dog to walk calmly past strangers, to leave onions or pills that you’ve unwittingly dropped on the floor, or even to stay in an unfenced yard. Try some ideas for yourself. For more info on training your dog: leone@dogszone.co.nz Note: Part of this training tip was originally published by One Tail at a Time, a Chicago based rescue facility.
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Town v Country day great success GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz The Country team was victorious in the 12th annual Town v Country day held at Hawea Flat School on Waitangi Day (February 6). Despite the dismal weather there was a good turnout for the event, with competitors braving the rain to enjoy a fun day of activities. Competition included golf, cricket, netball, tennis, bowls, touch football and patonk. There was also a kids bike challenge. The under eights were not forgotten with egg and spoon, sack races, running races and a junior lolly scramble. The Town team was represented by those who live in the area bounded by Lake Hawea, Domain
Road and Muir Road and the Country team was represented by those who live outside those boundaries. Organiser Colleen Carr said it was amazingly successful, considering the weather. “It is a very competitive day and it was great to see lots of new young families with children attend.” Colleen said the events were mainly unaffected apart from the Top Town challenge and the lolly scramble. “Normally the lollies are dropped out of a plane, but it was too windy, so we shot the lollies out of the spud guns instead. It was a lot of fun. Country won by a large margin and said they won by a country mile,” she said. Country won by 14-6 leveling the overall score over the 12 years the event has been run to 6-6.
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Cricketing family GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz Three generations of one family took the field for the Albion Cricket team at Luggate Domain on Tuesday February 7. Rod Anderson (71), Matt Anderson
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Freeskier Alistair fifth for NZ Emerging top-level athlete Alistair pleased to put a solid run down for Garland was among sixty of the best a score of 77.00 in my first four-star young riders from around the world competition and proud to represent who were invited to compete at New Zealand on the world stage.” New Zealanders Matthew Sweet Grandvalira for The Freeride Junior World Championships on February 4. (Hamilton) was placed 14th and Finn Alistair, from Wanaka, finished fifth Duffy (Queenstown) was placed 11th in the male ski category in the Satur- in men’s ski and snowboard categoday afternoon event on the technical ries, respectively. The New Zealand contingent will slopes of the Andorran ski resort which is characterised by a highly- compete at the Eldorado Freeride featured competition face on Pic Alt Junior three-star event scheduled to de Cubil (2700m). be held at Vallnord-Arcalís, Andorra, “I couldn't be happier with my fifth from February 11-12. The first comPHOTO: SOCCI/GREENPIXEL place result here in Grandvalira,” petition of the Freeride World Tour is also being held at the resort (FebruAlistair said. “Conditions were tough with high ary 9-16) with Wanaka skier Sam Lee wind and white out which pushed making his tour debut. “We’re a Wakatipu team but we’ve always had to the start late into the day but I was –Wanaka Sun raid the Wanaka talent pool to recruit a star female member,” team member Tom Lucas said. GODZone’s Chapter Six starts in Queenstown on Saturday February 25 and continues until March 4, with teams navigating their way through 400km to 500km of unknown terrain to the finish line. Race director Warren Bates said that last year’s winning team, Yealands Family Wines from Marlborough, would be the ones to beat. Closure of Streets to Ordinary Vehicular Traffic “These guys certainly won’t want to lose to any other New Zealand teams and there are a few that 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 2017 Challenge could run them close and look to eclipse them,” Wanaka Triathlon Event: Warren said.
Wanaka takes on GODZone DANIELLE BUTLER newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz Last year’s podium placing team Torpedo 7 is back to face the challenge of GODZone once again later this month. The team is joined by fellow Wanaka competitors Kai Whakapai, Hill Billys, Lost in Pace and Tiki Tour, all ready to battle it out among more than 70 teams from across the world. Team Tiki Tour, pictured, a Queenstown team joined once again by Wanaka’s Floortje Grimmett, has been tipped as a strong team this year who stand a chance at the podium.
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Two friends brought together by last year’s Challenge Wanaka have urged people to help with this year’s event. Croydon Paton, from Dunedin, was running the outlet track as a volunteer from before dark until the last finisher came through when he met the day’s final finisher, competitor Di Chesmar, from Masterton, with whom he raced to the finish line. Croydon, who will compete this year in the Lake Wanaka Half (1.9km swim, 90km cycle and 21.1km run) in a team with his two sisters, said that he would be keen to volunteer again after meeting Di, who went on to crew for him on the final race of the New Zealand 100 mile Grand Slam and has since THE WANAKA SUN
Infrastructure build up and safe passage of athletes including Junior Challenge Road to be Closed: Dungarvon Street from Dunmore Street to Ardmore Street Period of Closure: 1200 Friday 17 February 2017 to 0300 Sunday 19 February 2017 Road to be Closed: Period of Closure:
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Infrastructure build up and safe passage of athletes Road to be Closed: Ardmore Street from Helwick Street to Lakeside Road Period of Closure: 0300 Saturday 18 February 2017 to 0300 Sunday 19 February 2017 For Challenge Wanaka for safe passage for athletes and motorists Road to be Closed: Single Lane closure of Mount Aspiring Road from Meadowstone Drive to Hospital Flat Period of Closure: 0615 to 1200 Saturday 18 February 2017 Road to be Closed: Period of Closure:
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Closure to allow safe transition of cyclists at Aid Station Road to be Closed: Kane Road between Camphill Road and St Ninians Way Period of Closure: 0815 to 1700 Saturday 18 February 2017 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.
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become a good friend. “Meeting Croydon in this way has opened up doors and opportunities that I could never have imagined. I was super lucky at how our paths crossed,” Di said. “You’ve got to love this sport and without volunteers it wouldn’t happen.” The triathlon challenge, which takes place this year on February 18, is run by The Challenge Wanaka Sports Trust and relies on the work of volunteers to assist with the 3.8km swim, 180km bike and 42.2km run. A few of the roles available include helping with water safety, aid stations, road marshalling, helping at the finish line, packing up and down, lead MTBs and office and administration assistance. To find out more or to volunteer email volunteer@challenge-wanaka.com. THURSDAY 09.02.17 - WEDNESDAY 15.02.17
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Twice the space, half the choice Although I would have preferred the new pool to be located close to the primary and high school “hub”, I am nevertheless quite excited by the prospect of our beautiful new eight-lane training pool and separate learner pool due for opening in 2018. The new pool complex will finally give us a of choice of temperatures and depths and will also be perfect for lessons during the after school “busy o-clock” period. Even then, the chances are there will be some of the eight, extra-wide lanes available for the public. The UV treated pool will require less chlorine and in my opinion is an excellent win for a town with such a small rate-payer base. But I’m worried about the operation side and I’ve been saying so in council meetings for several years now. I’ve seen great swim cultures go to custard when new pools open and I think we’re about to go down that well-trodden road. The existing Wanaka pool is overcrowded because it is so successful, despite being too hot for some, too cold for others and too “chloriney” for just about everyone. One of the prime reasons for this success is the choice offered by lesson providers. They provide different learning styles, at different times on all week days, during the holidays and for different durations per session. They’re also seemingly very well subscribed! It is understandably hard to get a lane to swim in while all this is going on but who could object to such a massive uptake of grass roots swimming for kids. As I understand it, the council proposes to imminently embark on a tendering process for a single lesson provider. The problem here is that there isn’t currently a problem. So why make one? Potentially we are looking at twice as many lanes as currently provided, but with half the choice of lessons, or at least half the choice of lesson providers! Coupled with location away from the schools, the lack of choice could put ourselves in exactly the same situation faced by other councils who have gone down this path. Less demand, twice the space and several fold the cost. Lets lock in as many of the good points of the existing pool as possible and not forget what makes it a success. Wanaka punches well above its weight in swimming competitions and events. Even more importantly a high minimum standard has been achieved by those who do not swim competitively. It’s amazing actually. This all starts with a strong, grass-roots scene. In my personal experience of both lesson providers for my children, we are enjoying good quality and culture all round. It would be a shame to biff any of them or put them through the negative cycle that often comes with the uncertainty of future employment. Instead of worrying too much about the exact “return” from each provider on a per head basis, it might be more helpful to consider total numbers of people engaged and how that engagement flows downstream when those empowered lesson graduates join swimming clubs, train or enjoy the pool for leisure. Overall that translates to more, not less, revenue. Operation and engagement of stakeholders is everything. This is the last chance to get it right. Please have your say by writing to your elected community board members on the email addresses shown on the QLDC website.
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For almost four years I have been using Lake Hayes to gather baseline data on grebes so that I can make comparisons between breeding successes and timing in a natural population of grebes versus the manipulated group of birds that do their thing around the marina. I kayak the lake each month of the year trying to get a handle on the population dynamics, but try to pick a day when all is calm and windless as above. After four attempts over the last five weeks I am reconciled that the wind is here to make life difficult. But we managed a count this last Friday; me in a kayak going clockwise and Anna in a rubber ducky powered by a battery-driven, trolling motor counter-clockwise. We left Wanaka early on Friday morning and were on the water shortly after 8am. The good news was the level of agreement between us as to how
many adults and chicks were on the lake. Just a difference of one adult between us making a total of 50 adults and nine chicks and one juvenile. As near as I can get to comparable dates from last February we had 68 adults and 34 chicks. I will hold comment until we have an exact same date in two weeks’ time. There is only one viable nest left at the marina and that is nest two and atypically, these birds are only incubating two eggs and should have hatched on Waitangi Day. Nest eight abandoned their nest again after almost six weeks of incubation and a check of the eggs revealed only one egg was fertile. Nest 15 bird is back, and they have been on this nest for over six weeks as have the birds on nest 13. I am not holding my breath as to whether anything will come of these. John Darby
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delivered by the Dunedin Community Law Centre on Wednesday 8 February. Please call Community Networks on 443 7799 to book your appointment. COMMUNITY NETWORKS has office space available for one off, regular or shortterm hire for businesses and not-for-profit organisations. Contact us for more information: ph. 03 443 7799 / info@communitynetworks. co.nz 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 TRAINING FOR Not for Profit and community groups (or individuals involved in either).
WEEKEND DRIVER with a Class 2 Licence required for Rubbish Collection. Approx 7 hours per day until end of March then will reduce. Would consider someone for one day per weekend or alternate weekends. Please email your interest to wanakawasteltd@gmail.com or txt 021 448452
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Drive Thru & Yard Customer Service position PlaceMakers Wanaka is seeking a new team member for a busy, handson role with lots of variety. It involves manual lifting, forklift driving (training provided for the right applicant) and being part of a fun, dynamic team in a booming industry.
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As a Ranger, you will be joining our talented operations team carrying out critical conservation work programmes across the country. These two roles are broad and involves working with others on all manner of conservation projects including: • • • •
• experience in field delivery including working in the back country • experience and/or qualifications in working with chainsaws, 4WD vehicles and other field based equipment • a current First Aid certificate • a good basic knowledge of conservation • good communication skills and an ability to get on with people • a valid driver’s licence • experience in either carpentry and facilities maintenance or monitoring and handling species is desirable.
This is a permanent position working Monday to Friday and every second Saturday Please apply in writing to: ardouin.baker@placemakers.co.nz
Based in Wanaka, the role requires staying overnight in the backcountry for extended periods on a regular basis. Please apply online at careers.doc.govt.nz Applications must include a cover letter, CV and evidence of the required capabilities as per the role description and information sheet. For more information please contact Dave Grieve, dgrieve@doc.govt.nzor telephone 027 408 3375, quoting vacancy 400/8143 or 400/8144. Applications close at 5pm on Friday, 17 February 2017.
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and part time roles are and currently available. Are hard working team players, with a strong health and safety culture
building and facility maintenance fence and track maintenance plant and animal pest control and monitoring threatened plant and animal recovery work.
We are looking for responsible and reliable team players, who are not afraid of hard work, and who have the following skills:
Outstanding customer service Strong team ethic Physically capable Ability to learn point of sale system Good computer, written and verbal communication skills
Have a full class 4 licence and a clean driving record Are familiar with road ranger gearbox are looking forAre candidates methodical andthat: can think outside the square Display excellent verbal and written communication skills Are flexible in their working hours Are hard working and team players, with a strong health Are punctual and reliable Have a full class 4 licencefocused and a clean driving record Are customer/service Arewith physically and takesgearbox pride in their personal appearance. Are familiar roadfit ranger
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Are you someone who loves the outdoors, has lots of practical skills and enjoys working with people? If yes, then this is the job for you.
The right applicant will have the following "can do" attributes;
THE OTAGO Chamber of Commerce, in association with the Otago Community Trust and Community Networks Wanaka, are running two workshops in Wanaka in March: Stress Resilience (13 March 2017) Communication for Managers and Leaders We are looking for proven, reliable concrete truck drivers who hold a full Class 4 (27 March 2017) For further licence to work at our Wanaka branch. information or to register, please contact Kim WeCox: areof-looking for and proven, reliable truck drivers who hold a full Full time part time roles areconcrete currently available. fice@otagochamber.co.nz licence to work at our Wanaka branch. FOR ALL stonework, blockwork,And small tiling Full time jobs,can do now, Phone 0211890036, thanks,Craig..
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AreAllied methodical and can think outside the square Concrete offers ongoing training, a modern fleet and exceptional health and Display excellent verbal and written communication skills safety standards. Wanakareer selling New Zealand holidays? Are flexible in their working hours Allied Concrete has a rigorous drug and alcohol policy and all candidates would Areneed punctual reliable to pass aand drug test prior to employment. Well our business is growing again and if you’re awesome we want you! Are customer/service focused Yes you! Stop reading this ad and contact us immediately! To apply for this job please visit Trademe jobs or http://www.hwr.co.nz/vacancies Are physically fit and takes pride in their personal appearance.Well our business is growing again and if you’re awesome we want you! Yes you!
Wanakareer selling New Zealand holidays?
Stop reading adhere andat contact us very immediately! That’sthis right Wanaka’s own ‘New Zealand Fine Touring Group’
Applications close 10th of February 2017
Allied Concrete offers ongoing training, a modern fleet and exceptional health and we are moving fast and we are on the hunt for another awesome Wanaka DELTA IS THE localhere to join super sales safety standards. That’s right at our Wanaka’s veryteam. own ‘New Zealand Fine Touring Group’ we are SMART THINKING INFRASTRUCTURE SPECIALIST INAllied ENERGY Concrete has a rigorous drug and alcohol AND ENVIRONMENTAL need to pass a drug test prior to employment. SERVICES.
moving fast we are are big on on thethings hunt like for honesty, anotherpersonality, awesome Wanaka local If likeand us you fun (a sense ofto join our humour is very important to us especially as the bosses aren’t funny), super sales team. policy and all candidates would positivity, and working hard then you’re already half way there!
If like us you are big on things like honesty, personality, fun (a sense of humour isAVIATION ( AVIATION Here’s the half: (NEW ZEALAND) LTD very important to other us especially as the bosses aren’t funny), positivity, and working PEST PLANT To apply for this job please visit Trademe jobs or http://www.hwr.co.nz/vacancies hard then you’re already half way there! CONTROL SPRAYING • You gotta love helping customers. Really love it.
Performance Aviation New Zealand Ltd is looking for an Admin and
On behalf of Queenstown th of February 2017 • You need to be enthusiastic! A salesperson without enthusiasm is Applications close 10superstar Accounts for an immediate start. Lakes District Council and Here’s thejust other half: another AVIATION ( Downer, Delta Utility This is a permanent job share position. Hours are part time, Thursdays and Fri• You need to be passionate about New Zealand and its total Services Ltd wishes to days from 8am to 4.30pm. Suitable applicants will have the flexibility to cover ● You gotta love helping customers. Really love it. awesomeness. advise residents of the leave and additional hours when required. ● You need to be to enthusiastic! A be salesperson enthusiasm is just another Queenstown Lakes • ‘Attention detail’ should your middlewithout name (s). Districts Council of the All applicants should have experience in accounts receivable and payable, ● You need • You need be an administration and communication ninja.awesomeness. to betopassionate about New Zealand and its total intention to apply AV and financial reporting. Proficiency in Quick Books and stock management is ● ‘Attention • You will be, or you will aspire to be, a super sales person! to detail’ should be your middle name (s). (NEW herbicides to un-wanted preferred. ● You need to be an administration and communication ninja. weed growth and pest You will be required to work along side and report to the General Manager. ● You will This be, is a or fullyou timewill position working our Wanaka with a fantastic plants. aspire to be, in a super salesoffice person! This work is carried out as part of the road maintenance contract CT16-007 and includes roadsides and footpaths. Work will commence on the 16th February 2017. Steve Wilkes, Delta Utility Services Ltd, PO Box 1404, Dunedin.
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Day to day duties will include front of house and reception, managing courier bunch of likeminded people. We are very customer focused and looking movements, payroll, stock management, accounts administration, and any after our international clients is paramount to us so be aware that some This is a full time position working in our Wanaka office with a fantastic bunch of other duties as requested by the General Manager. weekend and public holiday work is required. likeminded people. We are very customer focused and looking after our international All applicants must be thorough in their work, have the ability to operate hire for character and train for skill so even if you haven’t worked in clients isWe paramount to us so be aware that some weekend and public holiday work is autonomously with initiative, and have a good sense of humour to bring to tourism before don’t you worry - if you are indeed a character, can sell required. the team of nine. and have a great attitude you could be our perfect match! Performance Aviation New Zealand Ltd is part of Skydive the Beach AustraIf this sounds like a bit of you and you are a permanent resident in NZ and We hire for character and train for skill so even if you haven’t worked in tourism lia Group. This position is a great opportunity for someone wanting to be committed to living in the wonderful Wanaka then get in touch today and - if you are indeed a character, can sell and have a great before don’t you worry involved in the progression and innovation of this growing company. sell yourself to us! attitude you could be our perfect match! All applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand. Applications close on Send us your C.V. and covering letter (by Monday 20 February 2017) February the 15th 2017. If this sounds a bityou of you and youselling are aholidays permanent resident in NZ and committed tellinglike us why wanakareer and why you are more to living in the wonderful Wanaka then get in touch today and sell yourself to us! awesome than all those others that apply. Address it to sarah@nzft.co.nz. Please email your Cover Letter and CV to Matt Bailey. Go on, you know you want to. matt@performanceaviation.co.nz
Send us your C.V. and covering letter (by Monday 27 February 2017) telling us why you wanakareer selling holidays and why you are more awesome than all those others that apply. Address it to sarah@nzft.co.nz. Go on, you know you want to.
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Nicky Samuels will be taking on a new role as mum this year, after announcing her retirement from her triathlon career. Her plan after Rio Olympics 2016 was to have a break and then start training with the goal to go for a medal in the Commonwealth Games and then retire from triathlon to start a family. “I felt I was motivated to continue for another year and a half so I could finish on a high at the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast in April 2018, but a little someone had other ideas,” Nicky said. Since learning of her imminent new arrival, Nicky cut back on her training and over the Christmas period this year she did no training for the first time in many years. “I really enjoyed that time I got to spend with my family and friends. It
is a time of year I am usually doing longer, slower hours and don’t get a lot of time to hang out,” Nicky said. This winter Nicky will remain in Wanaka to concentrate on her new coaching business. “I have been coaching a select few athletes locally but always kept it to just a small group of people. I am always excited to see them race and how they go. It’s certainly interesting to be on the other side as well and just how happy I feel when they go well or hit times they wanted to or make new personal bests. It’s so worth it and an area I will now be able to expand.” Nicky represented New Zealand at the London Olympic Games in 2012 and Rio Olympic Games in 2016 and the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games. She was ranked in the top five triathletes in 2014, was 2013 Xterra World Champion and throughout her career had many podium finishes for her pro team TCG-79 in France.
SPORTS RESULTS Please send your sports results to sports@thewanakasun.co.nz by 4pm Monday prior to print for inclusion in this section. Wanaka Progressive Bowls 3:02:17 Skips 1 B Russell 2 M Smyth 3 G Cross Thirds 1 I Fletcher 2 R Hannan 3 N Matheson Leads 1 C Kiewiet 2 R McLean 3 N Churchill
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Wanaka Bridge Clutha Pairs 3-North/South-1st Pauline Davidson, Jane Hamilton 59.38%. 2nd Clare Scurr, George Foreman 57.44%. 3rd Tommie Munns, Neil Robinson 56.99%. East/West 1st Sue & Ian Halsted 68.11%, 2nd Alwyne Haworth, Betty Swift 61.06%, 3rd Alan & Wendy Cruden 53.53% Friday Afternoon-North/South-1st Lynne Fegan, Maggie Stratford 59.47%, 2nd = Deidre Lynch, Jean Stokes. Gabby Marshall, Claire Romeril 59.28%. East/West-1st Marie Galland, Heather Donald 66.67%, 2nd Jenny Turnbull, Joy Baxter 57.95%, 3rdMadeleine Reveley, Vivienne Christie 53.60%. Waitangi Night- North/ South 1st Ken Roberts, Max Shepherd 56.25%, 2nd Ena Leckie, Laraine Shepherd 55.21%, 3rd Lynne Fegan, Dennis Pezaro 51.30%. East/West-1st Patrick & Allayne Kennedy 62.50%, 2nd Liz Hawker, Martin Unwin 57.10%, 3rd Marion Furneaux, Ken Saxby 53.69%.
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Kids enjoy Bike Summer Series
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Floortje second in Sky Run GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz A top class field of New Zealand mountain runners were attracted to the Outside Sports Roys Peak Sky Run on Saturday February 4, the first time the event has been held in 20 years. There were 45 entrants in the event to take on the 16km event. Wanaka local multi-sport athlete Floortje Grimmett (pictured) came second in the women’s event in 1:49:12, with Sabrina Grogan from Tauranga winning the event and placing fifth overall in a time of 1:40:08. Jemma Lahood was third in 1:58:08. Jack Beaumont of Queenstown had
an impressive race, winning in a time of 1:24:25, eight minutes in front of Geoff Anderson of Dunedin who finished in 1:33:04 and Queenstowner Simon Green who was placed third in 1:34:44. Organiser Andy Town is applying to the Department of Conservation (DOC) for a ten-year concession to hold the event annually. “A big thanks to DOC and the land owners Duncan and Alannah McRae for allowing the event to take place and also the local business community who supported the event this year,” Andy said. The revived Mount Iron Challenge, also organised by Andy, will be held on Easter Saturday.
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GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz The weather gods smiled on the second leg of the Bike Wanaka Summer Series held at Hikuwai on the weekend with the kids race finally getting underway. Bike Wanaka president Oliver Young said, “there was a good turnout and fast close racing with a number of Mount Aspiring College kids turning up and taking out three of the top four places.” Julius Stauffenberg took out first place, Ty Sarginson was third and Harrison Brown fourth. John Metzger came second in a photo finish with Julius Stauffenberg. Annabel Anderson won the female division.
Leaders of the series so far are Annabel Anderson lassies, Ty Sarginson groms, John Metzger geezers and Matt Laming legends. Wanaka Kids Club programme coordinator Danielle Lane said it was a fun morning for the kids. “The weather was beautiful this time around and we are thrilled with the number of kids that attended. It was such a fun and supportive atmosphere and great to see so many kids getting out there, having fun on their bikes and giving it a go,” Danielle said. “I can’t wait for the next event.” The next race in the series is on March 5 in Hawea, with a final romaine/treasure hunt style event in Lismore Park on March 19. Pictured: Tomas Benson during the race.
CHALLENGE WANAKA NEEDS YOU 13-21 February Race Day Sat 18 Feb
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Zoi’s World Cup debut STAFF REPORTER editor@thewanakasun.co.nz Fifteen-year-old local snowboarder Zoi Sadowski Synnott has claimed a fourth place finish at her first World Cup at the Toyota U.S. Grand Prix stop in Mammoth Mountain, California. Zoi’s score of 71.25 points was just 0.60 points off the podium with 2017 X Games slopestyle gold medallist Julia Marino (USA) finishing in the bronze medal spot on 71.85 points. Olympic champion Jamie Anderson (USA) scored 80.25 points for the win, while second place went to Hailey THE WANAKA SUN
Langland (USA) on 77.40 points. Seemingly unfazed by the two day hold on competition schedule thanks to the weather and facing challenging conditions with flat light, Zoi was able to put down her top scoring run on her first of two attempts. Starting out with a smooth run through the rail section at the top of the course Zoi nailed the jump line with a backside 540, switch back 540, and frontside 720 to finish. “It’s a run I’m really hyped on,” she said. “My goal today was just to land my run so I’m really happy with the result.”
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We need 500 volunteers to help over 1600 athletes to achieve the triathlon race of their life during a 3.8km swim, 180km bike and 42.2km run. We have roles available for all days, hours, ages and abilities on course around Wanaka, Hawea and Luggate or at race central on Pembroke Park. Register online: www.challenge-wanaka.com/volunteer/ or email Jo on: volunteer@challenge-wanaka.com The Goodstays Volunteer Crew Thank You Party will take place on Sunday 19 Feb Many prizes donated from local businesses to say a massive thank you!
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