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Wanaka snowboarder wins Athlete of the Year WHITE R ROB journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz

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anaka’s Zoi Sadowski Synnott has capped a fine 2017 by winning the Snow Sports NZ Overall Athlete of the Year.

The award comes after Zoi racked up a range of impressive results in her first year competing on the World Cup circuit, although she said she was shocked to receive it.

“It was really surprising and humbling because there are so many good snowsports athletes in New Zealand at the moment. This last year has been pretty intense, but it’s gone really well thanks to the support from my parents, Snow Sports NZ and my sponsors,” Zoi said.

“I am hoping to go to the Olympics next year. It’s been my dream since I started snowboarding.”

Despite only starting to snowboard eight years ago, the 16-year-old is now ranked third on the International Ski Federation (FIS) World Cup standings for women’s snowboard slopestyle, after a year in which she took first in the 2016-17 season’s slopestyle World Cup finale in the Czech Republic and claimed silver at the World Championships in Spain.

She also secured World Cup bronze in Snowboard Big Air in Canada, followed by a World Cup bronze medal in slopestyle at the Audi quattro

Winter Games NZ in Wanaka.

Marty Toomey, chief executive of Snow Sports NZ, said that Zoi was a deserving winner in a year that has set the nation up well for next year’s Olympics.

“Zoi won the overall award on the back of an outstanding 12 months.

She demonstrated great consistency and has a huge future in front of her.

“Equally importantly for Snow Sports NZ was the depth and breadth of results achieved by New Zealand athletes as we build toward the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games and 2018 Paralympic Winter Games. We go into both Games with multiple medal-potential athletes and look forward to seeing them in action,” he said.

Zoi also claimed Snowboarder of the Year on a good night for Wanaka, with locals Sam Lee (Freeride Athlete of the Year) and Campbell Wright (Cross Country Athlete of the Year) also taking home awards.

The Snow Sports NZ Annual Awards were set up to reward achievement in skiing and snowboarding on the world stage. They were based on 12 months of snowsports, including the 2016/17 Northern Hemisphere season and the 2017 Southern Hemisphere season.

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Parents talk concerns for today’s teens REPORTER S STAFF editor@thewanakasun.co.nz A Parenting Teens 101 forum saw more than 80 parents turn out to Mount Aspiring College (MAC) last week to talk about the challenges facing today’s teens.

The forum, which was spearheaded by Wanaka Alcohol Group (WAG) and funded by the Health Promotion Agency, was part of the On the Same Wavelength initiative and saw a panel of experts give presentations on peer pressure, social media, alcohol and the law, porn and anxiety.

Host of the night Constable Phil Vink, Youth Services Officer, said that driving, alcohol and relationships are all challenging parts of the teenage years and that parents needed to be close to their teenagers and involved.

“Boundaries are important and being on board with other parents will help us to have the

confidence to negotiate these years and encourage positive life choices. Wanaka is not insulated from the rest of New Zealand when it comes to drugs and other dangers,” he said.

MAC Year 11 Dean Simon Nyhof said that the influence of social media could affect his students’ performances at school.

“We lose learning time at the beginning of the week because of weekend activities. Seventeen of my 28 maths students had no breakfast this morning. The influence of social media spills over into school and clear boundaries like all cell phones on top of the fridge at 9pm mean that young people can get enough sleep to learn,” he said.

WAG coordinator Bronwyn Coers said that parent feedback indicated that 80 percent would value more forums and 75 percent were interested in joining support groups such as Friends of MAC. Pictured: Constable Phil Vink hosts the Parenting Teens 101 forum.

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New rating valuations imminent WHITE R ROB journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz

Property owners in the Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) are set to receive their 2017 Notice of Rating Valuation. The notices were be sent out from October 4, and were available to be viewed at QLDC offices from September 27.

The figures, which are calculated by Quotable Value (QV), reveal a property’s individual rating value. They are used by QLDC to set rates for the district and are completed every three years. The new values will apply from July 1, 2018.

QLDC chief financial officer Stewart Burns said

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the value of homes and businesses across the Queenstown Lakes District had increased.

“Since the last rating revaluation in July 2014, property values have risen across the district by more than 56 percent overall. Residential capital values have increased by more than 63 percent in the past three years and residential land values by more than 90 percent.”

QLDC also said that an increase in a property’s capital value would not automatically lead to an increase in rates, but property owners can object to their new valuation by writing to QV before November 10. More information can be found at www.ratingvalues.co.nz.

Rubbish at the Albert Town Campground left one family disappointed on their trip to Wanaka earlier this week.

Liz Smith and her family were over from Queenstown enjoying a fun few days camping at the campground.

They were shocked at the amount of rubbish they found.

“This is only scratching the surface of the rubbish here. It would be great to finally see a solution. There are no rubbish bins out here and it’s obviously not working asking people to take their rubbish away with them.

There’s a lot of plastic in that beautiful “clean green New Zealand” river.

Queenstown Lakes District Council web and digital communications advisor Jimmy Sygrove said, “While QLDC owns the Albert Town Campground land, it is leased to the managers of the campground and

they are required to maintain the grounds in a tidy condition as part of their contract. This includes keeping the premises free of rubbish and keeping all rubbish bins in a tidy and sanitary condition.”

Jimmy said that if rubbish is illegally dumped in an area that QLDC maintains, people can raise a request for service with QLDC, which can be done online at qldc.govt.nz or by calling 03 443 0024, and the Council will arrange for the waste to be removed.

“Over the last 10 months, illegally dumped rubbish has cost the ratepayer over $8,000. We ask that anyone who witnesses someone illegally dumping their rubbish to please contact QLDC. We take a very dim view of those who choose to spoil our region through laziness and will follow it up with those responsible,” Jimmy said.

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WHITE R ROB journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz Wanaka will be transformed into an aquatic racecourse later this month for the annual duck race.

The event, run by Wanaka Rotary Club (WRC), will see 1600 plastic ducks thrown into Bullock Creek at 10am on Saturday October 21, with big prizes on offer for the first across the line.

The ducks must navigate their way down Bullock Creek to the Dinosaur park, with crowds cheering them on at every turn. The fastest ducks are expected to make it in around 20 minutes, with Rotary’s ‘sweepers’ collecting all the strays that don’t reach the finish line.

Racers will be able to choose

between a regular duck or the new giant executive ducks, which can be painted and kept after the race.

Radio Wanaka will be on site to offer commentary and New World have put up a $750 first prize for the fastest giant executive duck, with other cash prizes on offer on the day.

WRC’s PR and media director Pip Cawthorn said there were big prizes on offer for what was set to be an entertaining day.

“People can expect loads of shouting, laughter, a lot of fun and good healthy competition for a great cause, our community,” she said.

Ducks can be purchased for $5 at Harcourts, with the new executive ducks on offer for $100. All proceeds will go towards local community projects.

Drop-off point for old toothbrushes BUTLER D DANIELLE newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz Wanaka New World will join stores across the country as a drop-off point for oral care waste over the next few weeks.

Customers will be able to drop off old toothbrushes, toothpaste tubes and packaging into an oral waste collection bin from Monday October 9 to Monday November 6, so that they can be recycled into new items.

Wanaka’s bin will be one of many in the Colgate Better World Recycling Project, which aims to divert oral care waste from landfills, in conjunction with TerraCycle, Keep New Zealand Beautiful and New World.

External Relations Manager for Foodstuffs Sue Hamilton said that for every item of waste brought in by shoppers, Colgate would donate two cents to the Keep New Zealand Beautiful charity up to a maximum of $10,000.

A five-day cultural celebration of literature and the arts kicked off in Bannockburn yesterday (Wednesday October 4).

The sixth annual Across the Bridge in Bannockburn event celebrates Otago poets and artists, including a few guests thrown into the mix.

Organiser Jan Hawkins said that a highlight this year will be The Great Debate, which will discuss poet Brian Turner’s moot ‘New Zealand’s gone to the dogs.’

The debate team will consist of Central Otago Mayor Tim Cadogan, winemaker Dean Shaw, writer and performance poet Liz Breslin, Grape Vision’s James Dicey and local personalities Phil Parker and Jimmy Dundass.

Also on the programme is an art exhibition in the Cairnmuir Woolshed and Poets in the Pub at the Bannockburn Hotel.

The full programme can be found in shops and cafes around Cromwell.

Pictured: Pointing the way to new discoveries - a road sign at the Bannockburn Bridge.

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Women scientists visit Wanaka REPORTER S STAFF editor@thewanakasun.co.nz

Institute women nanoscientists talk at six centres around the country.

The talk will be held at 6.00pm, Presbyterian The Wanaka Royal Society is hosting the “Women in Church Hall, 91 Tenby St, Wanaka.

Nanoscience: Little Materials, Big Stories” on Friday October 6.

The MacDiarmid Institute for Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology brings its regional lecture series to Wanaka each year and this year professor Cather Simpson, Dr. Michelle Dickinson and professor Penny Brothers will each tell their personal story about how they came to be a nanoscientist, as well as explain some of their research.

MacDiarmid deputy director for engagement, associate professor Nicola Gaston, said there had been considerable interest in the lectures.

“Despite decades of government effort aimed at getting girls into science, the stats show that women are still significantly under-represented in the academic career structure, not only in more senior ranks but also at the research student level. I’m happy to be able to say that a third of MacDiarmid Institute researchers are women – even at the most senior levels – but while that’s better than usual in these disciplines, it demonstrates the persistent representation gap.

“We know that having positive female scientist role models helps younger women see a future career for themselves as scientists, so we’re extremely pleased to be able to bring some of our female scientists to speak in Wanaka.”

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NZ connection to Catalonian conflict TURNBULL G GLENDA editor@thewanakasun.co.nz You may have been watching news on our television screens in New Zealand about the clashes between police and Catalan residents as they tried to exercise their rights to vote and thinking ‘What has that got to do with us in little old New Zealand?’

Many of you may not know that we have a Barcelona resident Sergi Diaz, who has worked as a snowboard instructor at Cardrona Alpine Resort for the past three years, and who has family who live in the area, along with a brother who is a Police Officer who has been required to do his job while trying to defend his fellow citizens in the conflict that has divided the Spanish and Catalonian people for well over 400 years.

As an international resident who has called Wanaka home for the past three winter seasons, Sergi has watched in horror as the 6000 Spanish police have treated elderly, young and vulnerable citizens of Catalonia with contempt as they attack these citizens as they attempted to cast their vote for independence from Spain.

“Initially it was a referendum to vote yes or no for

independence for Catalonia, after the first two hours it became a right to vote, that was the point,” Sergi said.

“Violence against the elderly, young and women is just not right. We feel in Catalonia that the dictatorship is still there. The constitution says it is illegal to challenge Catalonia for independence, but this needs to change. How the Spanish Police are treating Catalonia citizens is just not fair,” Sergi said.

Sergi said his police officer brother had found it hard to carry out his duties when confronted with this sort of violence against citizens.

“It is sad and frustrating. I want to leave Wanaka now and return to my family and be there for them.

I spoke to my grandmother the other day and she was crying because of everything that is happening.

I just want to be with my family and help them. The people in Catalonia are peaceful, but the problem is they (the police) keep hitting us. Spain just cares about the money Catalonia makes it,” Sergi said.

The citizens of Catalonia started a strike on Tuesday October 3 in the province to protest the government’s response to the referendum.

“I am worried about my family and the consequences of the strike. But the citizens are determined to have their voice heard,” Sergi said.

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Mount Aspiring College students smashed the Southland Jazz Fest in Invercargill last week with outstanding results. The band (Rory Johns, Teerin Varongchayakul, Quinn Curtis, Tyler Bailey, Devlin Lynden, Jed Jones Long and Reina Webster, pictured) won best test piece and came second overall.

Reina and Rory received individual accolades for best vocalist and best pianist respectively.

Gavin and Judy Reid would like to acknowledge the Hawea, Wanaka and Luggate brigades who attended the fire on their Camphill property last week. The professionalism in containing the blaze and averting a potentially catastrophic event was a humbling experience. We would also like to acknowledge the humanitarian manner shown by all personnel who attended on the night and those who helped in the following days.

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WHITE R ROB journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz Otago and Southland residents are set to benefit from cut-price tourist attractions across the region.

Central Otago i-SITEs, Tourism Central Otago and Central Otago operators have teamed up to offer local people a whole weekend of discounts, with up to 40-50 percent off the region’s attractions.

Locals’ weekend, which takes place on October 14 and 15, will see 17 activities on offer at special rates, ranging from curling to cycling, wine tasting, scenic flights heritage and nature tours, jet boating tours and go-karting.

The campaign is aimed at inspiring locals to experience Central Otago’s tourism products and Central Otago Mayor Tim Cadogan said that it would bring benefits for everyone involved.

“Locals with first-hand knowledge

become wonderful ambassadors for these great experiences and further promote them to friends and family.

The opportunity for operators to connect with locals also provides our community with a better understanding of the value tourism businesses contribute to the local economy and way of life. It’s like an open home weekend for our locals and neighbours,” he said.

Visitor Centres Manager Nick Lanham said, “The weekend is about showcasing the wonderful activities available in Central Otago. We realise locals are often the last to do activities right on their back doorstep.

“We are stoked to have 17 activities on offer and would love for Wanaka residents to come over and enjoy our special mates’ rates.”

Anyone who is interested in what deals are on offer can find out more at www.centralotagonz.com/locals

Healthcare services forum REPORTER S STAFF editor@thewanakasun.co.nz Southern DHB and WellSouth are hosting open forums next week on the future of primary and community healthcare services in the district.

Healthcare services in Otago and Southland are likely to be delivered differently in the future and members of the public are invited to have their say about how they’d like to see primary and community health services configured across the district in the decades to come.

The forums are to update the public on the status of the primary and community strategy project and to gather further input on the possible arrangements for services including

general practice, pharmacy, district nursing and midwives.

Southern DHB chief executive Chris Fleming said, “We’re aware that addressing the major challenges we are facing in health care – from meeting the needs of an ageing population to ensuring mental health services are accessible – requires us to deliver excellent care in a primary and community setting.”

The open forums are being held in Dunedin, Invercargill and Cromwell on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday next week, October 10, 11 and 12.

The venue for the Cromwell forum is the Cromwell Memorial Hall, Melmore Terrace, Cromwell 1pm2.30pm on October 12.

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Fashion for Charity REPORTER S STAFF editor@thewanakasun.co.nz Mount Aspiring College (MAC) Year 13 students will hold the Fashion Action Spring Sale and Show on October 28 as their final fling for this year’s Students in the Community programme.

Ashleigh Cram, Ella Moore, Mackenzie Ayres and Sophia TrussellCullen are asking Wanaka residents to have a spring clean and clear out their wardrobes to help them raise money for charity.

Ella said, “I really hope the community gets behind this. It’s an awesome opportunity to clean out your wardrobes and your winter gear and do some good all at the same time.”

Catwalk show organiser Ashleigh Cram said “The show will be done in different sections, showcasing formal wear, streetwear, sportswear.

But it could go as big as what people donate. And once the clothing has been displayed, it will also be available for sale.”

The money will be raised for charity in two ways. People can pay a suggested $20 donation for their own sales table and keep all the money they make from their sales. Alternatively they can donate goods to be sold by the student organisers, and the money

from selling the goods will be donated to the charity.

The charity of choice is the Himalayan Trust, who “work to empower communities and reduce poverty in the Everest region of Nepal.” The choice of charity and the idea for the sale came from MAC teacher Rachel O’Connell.

“This all arose from a lunchtime chat about the unnecessary amount of clothes in my wardrobe and we decided it would be a great idea to have a clear out to help those in need. We’re really hoping everyone gets in behind this to help out the people in the villages of the Everest region as they could really do with our support.”

Ashleigh is looking for models of all ages to come and have some fun on the catwalk. People who are interested in donating goods or booking sales tables can contact breslinl@mtaspiring.school.nz. Entry for shoppers and show watchers will be free, with catwalk show times posted on the Facebook event page Fashion Action: Spring Show and Sale closer to the time.

More information about the Himalayan Trust can be found at himalayantrust.org Pictured: Student organisers Ashleigh Cram and Ella Moore.

Wanaka residents have the chance to get a free blood pressure check whilst doing their shopping this weekend.

As part of Stroke Week (October 2 to 8), the Stroke Foundation (SF) will offer to test people’s blood pressure at New World in Wanaka town centre on Saturday October 7. The charity has set up 200 testing stations across the nation for its Big Blood Pressure Check and hopes to attract 20,000 New Zealanders.

SF is warning that high blood pressure is the leading cause of stroke and its chief executive, Mark Vivian, said that taking the test could save your life.

“High blood pressure is sometimes called the “silent killer” for good reason. In fact, a person with high blood pressure is up to seven times more likely

to have a stroke than someone with normal or low blood pressure,” Mark said.

The test is painless, takes one minute and the charity says it can make a lifetime of difference. Last year, the initiative saw more than 16,000 people get their blood pressure checked and one in ten were referred to their GP. Catherine Reiss, external relations manager for Foodstuffs, which owns New World, said, “By making free blood pressure testing available at the supermarket, we can help as many of our customers as possible access this simple and potentially lifesaving service.

“We are pleased to support this event because we want to help our customers make good decisions about their health. Regular blood pressure checks are one easy way to do that, and we encourage everyone to stop at the table when they’re doing their shopping this Saturday.”

Wanaka author releases eighth book WHITE R ROB journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz

and I think that’s really important.”

The Ugly Kiwi will be available on Monday October 9. To win a free copy of the book, check out A Wanaka-based author is releasing his eighth our Facebook page. book on Monday, complete with a new take on an old story.

Scott Tulloch, who has also illustrated 25 books, has now written the Ugly Kiwi, which uses the national bird as part of a new story based on the Ugly Duckling. Scott said that the story is not only a children’s story, but some reflections on society as well.

“It’s my take on the ugly duckling story, but using a Kiwi. The book shows he has a lot of character and courage. Quite often, my books are about the way I see human behaviour. The Kiwi is a metaphor as all the other birds are quite superficial, like a lot of what we see on TV, and we don’t have to be like that,” he said.

Scott is also very passionate about getting kids reading and has spent time touring schools to promote both literacy in New Zealand and the country’s authors and illustrators.

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WHITE R ROB journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz Wanaka skier Sam Lee’s debut season on the Freeride World Tour will appear on film this week and next.

‘Rookies’ was made by Charlotte Percle and documents Sam’s first season on the tour, along with fellow skiers Yann Rausis, Elisabeth Gerritzen and Carl Renvall.

Sam will introduce the film himself and take questions at three dedicated screenings over the next seven days at Ruby’s cinema and said it had something for everyone.

“There’s a little bit of what we were thinking and feeling and there’s a bit of drama to it. It’s a kind of documentary and has some really good ski shots as well,” Sam said.

Despite the regular filming and the

added pressure it can bring, Sam said that it didn’t detract from what turned out to be a memorable season.

“The most notable thing was being with a whole crew. You’re in the hotel for 7-8 days and it feels like being part of a travelling circus. You get to know each other really well and there’s a family vibe.

“I wasn’t stressed, but I put more pressure on myself and it gives you a boost knowing that people will be at home in Wanaka watching it. It was incredible, definitely the best season of my life so far.”

‘Rookies’ will be shown at Ruby’s cinema on Thursday October 5 (sold out), Monday October 9 and Wednesday October 11. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for children and can be booked by calling the cinema direct.

Business confidence high in Wanaka PHOTO: Kathy Tweedie

Beautiful Wanaka Evening MOORE B BOB Wanaka Camera Club There is something magical about night photography – pictures of a moonlit sky or dazzling neon lights convey a special something that daylight pictures can’t. Nighttime photos require a few basic techniques including long exposures, changing our camera apertures and sometimes an external flash. The word ‘photography’ means drawing with light. If we don’t have enough light or we don’t make effective use of the light, we are likely to end up with disappointing images.

The key to great night photography lies in the use of long exposures. Camera shake can be a problem, but this can be overcome by the use of a tripod.

The advantage of long exposures is that it gives us more light and a number of creative options, including capturing motion like shooting pictures of trails of car lights at night.

Pictures taken at dusk or daybreak are very effective because they show more detail in the shadows. Pictures taken later in the night have great impact as the contrast between extreme light and dark can emphasise the subject of the picture.

Composition is a critical factor. Framing is relatively easy in well-lit towns and cities, but not so easy with a starry sky or rural scene. These are difficult to see through the viewfinder. Luckily today’s modern cameras often have a ‘Live View’ enabling us to reveal more through the camera’s LCD screen and help with composition.

In night photography aperture settings are less critical because we are not as concerned with the depth of field in the foreground and background, especially in cityscapes because virtually everything we are shooting is so far away. Lower IS0 settings (100-400) are fine, we are not trying to stop the

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action – we are attempting to capture it in the time frame of our shutter speed.

Think about the effect we want to create: long shutter speeds to give sufficient light and capture the foreground and background movement while our camera is rock-steady. Get out there after dark, let your creative ability flow, and make some stunning images.

This is exactly what Kathy Tweedie did with her image ‘A Beautiful Evening.’ Kathy is just beginning her adventure into this medium and said “night photography is one of the many challenges we enjoy as club members.”

Kathy wanted to capture a picture of traffic with their car lights blurred to create the impression of movement. She kept the foreground dark so the viewer’s eye would be drawn to the car lights and then onwards to the lake and town.

She realized 5pm in early July would be around dusk when cars would be travelling home after work. She took her image on Lismore Road, looking down on Lakeside Drive. Kathy used a Panasonic DMC GS5 camera attached to a Lumix lens set at a focal length of 28mm, an aperture of f4.3, shutter speed of 1 second and an IS0 of 1000. Without a tripod Kathy improvised by using a post to stabilize her camera. Her image was well-received by the club’s judge, who gave it a ‘Merit’ award.

Wanaka Camera Club is dedicated to help improve the skills of anyone interested in photography. We welcome anyone to join us, irrespective of photographic ability. If you know nothing about photography we will teach you.

Come along and see what we can do for you. Our next meeting is Monday October 9 at the St John Rooms Link Way. Please note the earlier start time of 7pm for the Natural Light Portraiture Workshop with Nadine Cagney.

WHITE R ROB journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz Wanaka business owners are confident in the town’s business environment and continue to invest in their staff, according to results of the latest Ignite Wanaka Business Confidence Survey.

Of the 82 businesses surveyed, 64 percent believe the general business situation in Wanaka will improve over the next six months and 28 percent believe it will remain the same.

Nationally, just 37 percent believe the general business situation across New Zealand will improve in the same period.

Ignite Wanaka Chamber of Commerce (IWCC) chair Alistair King said that although the news is positive, concerns over business growth remained.

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overall economic outlook is strong, there are indicators that some businesses struggle to find suitable staff and there’s a shortage of long term affordable housing. Unless this is addressed, businesses may struggle to grow”, he said.

“We’re proactively working on addressing concerns around affordable housing, forming a Wanaka working group to work alongside the mayoral taskforce and we look forward to the results of this initiative and how it can be rolled out in Wanaka.”

The survey also revealed that staff wages are on the up in Wanaka, with higher pay rises in the last 12 months than the previous year. Around 15 percent of respondents had increased wages by between 1-2 percent, almost half (43 percent) rewarded staff with rises of 3-5 percent. Two thirds of businesses said staff would receive pay boosts of at least 1 percent over the next year.

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WCB candidates – Alan Cutler WHITE R ROB journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz The town is again headed for the polls on November 3, this time to elect a new member to the Wanaka Community Board (WCB). The vacancy arose after Quentin Smith became a councillor, meaning he will remain on the board but move into a council seat. Alan Cutler is standing in the election and we caught up with him to ask about his campaign.

Tell us a bit about your background I have lived in the District for 12 years, with the last seven in Wanaka. I have worked for the Department of Conservation (DOC) and its predecessors, Waikato Valley Authority (Regional Council), Invercargill City Council, Christchurch City Council and a private consultancy in Queenstown.

Why do you want to be on the WCB? I believe I can make a positive contribution to an understanding of all matters relating to the protection and development of parks and reserves and Outstanding Natural Landscapes. I would like to contribute to the debates on growth/ urban sprawl, town identity, infrastructure and roading/traffic management.

Why should people vote for you? Which skills and experience would you bring to the role?

I have a good understanding of key issues affecting the Upper Clutha Basin. My past experiences with DOC, Regional Authority, City Councils and a private consultancy have taught me skills relating to appropriate and sensitive land management and

development. We have chosen to live in a fantastic part of New Zealand and I hope we can protect, and where possible improve, on our living environments and recreation experiences.

Do you have any experience on committees, boards or in elected office?

I have worked in multidisciplinary planning and design teams. I have experience in interacting with the public and being on all sides of the table in public meetings, charrettes and workshops. I am currently Chair of the Wanaka Hawea Reserves Trust and Save Wanaka Lakefront Reserves Inc. What do you see as the major issues facing Wanaka, and what needs to be done about them?

Growth and the effects of urban sprawl on the day to day enjoyment of our lives and the pleasure we get from recreating in the beautiful natural landscapes in and around Wanaka.

If elected, what will be your first PHOTO: supplied priority?

To contribute to improved assessment of management plans and developments related to the district’s parks and reserves.

If elected, what do you want to achieve in the long term with the WCB? Enhanced awareness within WCB and council of the values of our landscapes; including urban environments, peri-urban fringes and lifestyle lands and Outstanding Natural Landscapes. Greater awareness should engender better decision-making towards protection and enhancement of natural and scenic values within the Wanaka Ward.

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Exciting new talent at concert A large audience at the Lake Wanaka Centre on Thursday September 28 heard a superb concert from a group of musicians, described simply as “Wilma and Friends.”

Wilma Smith is a celebrated violin performer and the former concertmaster of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. She teamed up with Caroline Henbest (viola), Alexandra Partridge (cello) and Andrew Leithwick (piano) to play three quartets, two classics and one very new. They played a Beethoven and a Dvorak quartet with clear mastery of the music, but with meticulous attention to timing, and

were a pleasure to hear.

Another highlight of the evening was the group presentation of Piano Quartet No 1, composed by the group’s pianist Andrew Leithwick. This new work was written specifically for this tour and is a delightful and refreshing change from some of the discord and disharmony of some modern compositions. Each movement began softly and built to a crescendo reminiscent of Rachmaninov or Tchaikowsky music.

It will be fascinating to hear of the career advancement of this brilliant young musician.

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Dance students Laura Neale and Cecelia Gardener are pictured before jumping in Lake Wanaka on a hot spring day last week. Both girls had just undertaken their half an hour long advanced ballet exams at Dance Wanaka and will receive their results in four to six weeks.

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Luggate Hall future debated TURNBULL G GLENDA editor@thewanakasun.co.nz The future of the Luggate Hall was vigorously debated at last week’s full Council meeting held in the Armstrong Room at the Lake Wanaka Centre On Thursday September 28 .

Luggate Community Association chairman Graham Perkins addressed the meeting saying he would like the hall up and running as soon as possible.

“The community are divided as to whether we strengthen the current hall or start again from scratch. We need a hall badly. We have a growing town set to double in population in a few years. We have a lot of young families moving into the area,” Graham said.

In the preceding year the hall was used one out of every three days. The other issue facing the community is that the Luggate hall was the town’s civil emergency centre.

“At the moment we are using the fire station which is totally unsuitable in an emergency as we would not be able to accommodate any people.

The area commander is particularly anxious about that,” Graham said.

The building was built as a memorial in 1956 and there were many people in the community who would hate to see the Roll of Honour tucked away in somebody’s cupboard while they waited for a new hall.

Queenstown Lakes District Council CEO Mike Theelan said there was preliminary work being done in respect of the Luggate Hall.

“We have to decide what option we go for, demolish or take it back to the frame. We are still looking into the long term plan and next year’s STAFF REPORTER budget options in respect to the hall,” Mike said. editor@thewanakasun.co.nz There were many people who spoke at the Warbirds Over Wanaka meeting in respect of the future of the Luggate Hall. The Community Trust received $12,000 Deliberations are continuing. from the Otago Community Trust to Pictured: The Luggate Hall. assist with the cost of a new Aviation Training and Career display.

Warbirds Over Wanaka is looking to grow its aviation-careers/training section at its 30th anniversary airshow at Easter 2018. This will include a specific aviation careers/ training marquee featuring a number of organisations who offer careers/ training including pilot training, aviation degrees and aviation A concerned local engineering. resident is calling on The Aviation Training and Career everyone to look out display will complement other for birds’ nests when training and career initiatives at the driving 4x4s, riding airshow including having the NZ bikes and setting out tramping. Pictured is a Armed Forces recruitment bus on site nest with eggs on Craig and at the free community lakeside Burn reserve, Lake event, a Sport Aircraft display which Hawea, where eggs shows people how aircraft are built were broken and nests and a NASA display which will teach PHOTO: Nick Dunckley have suffered. people about the scientific work that

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NASA are undertaking at the Wanaka airport. Up to 50 Air Cadets, primarily from 50 Squadron based in Alexandra, will help out with the training and career displays, escorting visiting school groups to the various displays.

Warbirds Over Wanaka general manager Ed Taylor said, “The 30th Anniversary year promises to be something special. We have great acts and aircraft for 2018 and our team are excited about the variety of what’s on offer.”

“The support of the Otago Community Trust for our new Aviation Training and Career display is fantastic. We are very excited to be growing our aviation-careers/training section.”

Other organisations to benefit from this round of funding include the Cromwell Bowling Club - ($8000) the Alpine Community Development Trust – ($2500) and Holy Family Catholic School ($472).

Pictured are armed forces personnel at the WWI Lakefront event at the 2014 Warbirds over Wanaka.

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Wanaka Marina Limited wishes to advise that in terms of the company’s resource consent conditions, there will be chemical weed control measures taking place from the 16th October 2017 to 16th November 2017 depending on weather conditions. The chemical, Diquat, will be applied within 25 metres of the marina structure by ERMA approved licensed applicator, Landcare Services Limited.

Access to the marina and surrounding water ways will be restricted during the period of application.

Signage will be placed in the area to notify to public of the restricted access. This notice is given in accordance with the Otago Regional Council Water Use & Management policy under clause 12:7.1.1ii For further details please feel free to contact the applicator Graeme Larcombe on 027-222 5467 or the Marina Secretary Shane Gibson on 03-443-0086.

N O T I C E B O A R D Amended Meeting Schedule The QLDC October Meeting Schedule has been amended as follows: Cancelled Meetings: Planning & Strategy Committee – Council Chambers, 10 Gorge Road, Queenstown. Thursday 12 October 2017 at 10.00am.

Appeals Subcommittee – Council Chambers, 10 Gorge Road, Queenstown. Thursday 12 October 2017 at 10.30am or at the conclusion of the Planning & Strategy Committee whichever is the latter.

This meeting will be held with the public excluded, pursuant to Section 7(2)(g) and Section 7(2)(i) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987.

Proposed Navigation Safety Bylaw 2017 The Statement of Proposal for the Queenstown Lakes District Council Navigaiton Safety Bylaw will be available for public submission on 30 September 2017. Further information will be available on the Council’s website www.qldc.govt.nz Any person or organisation has a right to comment on the proposed Navigation Safety Bylaw and the Council encourages everyone with an interest to do so. Those wishing to make a submission can do so online at www.qldc.govt.nz or post it to the Regulatory Department, Queenstown Lakes District Council, Private Bag 50072, Queenstown 9348.

Submissions must be received by Tuesday 31 October 2017.

All submissions must be dated and include contact details such as your name, email or postal address and telephone number. We will not publish your contact details but may use them to get in touch with you about your submission. Please advise whether you wish to be heard in support of your submission. The hearing is scheduled to be held between Monday 13 November and Friday 17 November 2017.

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Many dog owners will tell you that their dogs seem to anticipate dinnertime or the hour when they regularly go on a walk. Some owners claim their dogs know these important times to within minutes, notifying them at precisely at 5pm that a meal should be served, virtually never more than five minutes earlier or later. It’s like the dog is reading a signal, maybe from the amount of daylight or perhaps some other sense, that tells it the time. But time is a human invention, at least in the way we normally think about it in terms of seconds, minutes, and hours. I know one of our own dogs would leave the house at 3.30pm, the time when my partner would leave work, go to the top of the drive and lay waiting for him to come home. Every day. Can dogs, or other animals, actually understand time in the same way that we do?

Cognitive scientists are interested in the ways animals form memory, mostly because it helps us understand the way our own brains work.

Pavlov taught us that dogs and other animals have implicit memories, which are used for trialand-error learning or conditioned responses.

Researchers are particularly interested to figure out if animals have what’s known as episodic memory, or the ability to recall contextual information about past events, such as what was happening, or where and when it occurred.

While there is quite a bit of evidence to suggest that dogs remember people (like their owner) and events (like going to the park), it’s still an open question whether or not they can travel back in time in their minds. That’s because man’s best friend has sadly been neglected when it comes to lab experiments and it is only within the last 15 years that extensive examination of the dog mind has begun.

While making it clear that these aren’t yet backed up by scientific evidence, here are some hypotheses to explain your pet’s behaviour at feeding time.

Dogs, like most mammals, have a circadian rhythm, an internal sense that tells them when to sleep or when to be active. Perhaps it’s their bodies, though not their minds, that can detect roughly what time it is. So if in the mid-afternoon your dog is used to getting its food, its body gets hungry around this time, and it starts getting excited, demanding a meal.

Another explanation could come from the fact that some animals can read environmental cues.

Perhaps dogs use the length of shadows to know the time of day.

Some researchers have suggested that dogs are using their advanced sense of smell to sniff out how long it has been since some event happened. After you leave the house, your scent lingers, decaying slowly over the day. If you have a fairly regular schedule, it’s possible your dog has figured out that at the point when your smell has decreased by a specific amount, you’re going to unlock that front door and he needs to get ready to come charging up to greet you.

In one interesting experiment researchers fooled a dog that always jumped up on the sofa 15 minutes before the owner returned, to watch out of a window for his return. This happened every night at the same time. They got some clothing from the man at his work and his wife spread the clothing around the house when she returned home earlier in the afternoon.

This left the dog puzzled and for the first time he continued to lie quietly not checking for the owner’s return. While it doesn’t prove that dogs can smell time, given their outstanding sense of smell, it’s an intriguing idea.

For information or canine behaviour assistance contact leone@dogszone.co.nz

Proposed Amendments to Fees & Charges - Resource Management Act 1991 & Local Government Act 2002 Details of the proposal and submission form 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 on our website: http://www.qldc.govt.nz/your-council/your-views/ Following the introduction of the Resource Law Amendment Act 2017 (RLAA 2017) it is proposed to make a small number of amendments to the fee schedule as described below: a.

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New section “87BA Boundary activities approved by neighbours on infringed boundaries are permitted activities.” This section establishes a new class of permitted activity, where in a residential zone a side yard or height plane breach is permitted, if the affected neighbour provides affected party approval. A person can make an application to the Council. It is proposed to charge a fixed fee of $320 for the processing and issuing of these notices.

New section “87BB Activities meeting certain requirements are permitted activities.” This section provides the discretion for a consent authority to make marginal or temporary breaches a permitted activity. For example a temporary breach of a noise standard. It is proposed to charge an initial fee of $390 for these activities. An initial fee is proposed as there is a requirement for an assessment of environmental effects and effects on people, to be undertaken under these provisions.

New sub-section 36(1)(af) where a person making an objection under section 357A(1)(f) or (g) (relating to decisions on resource consents) can request an independent commissioner. The cost of using an independent commissioner can then be recovered. It is proposed that the cost of the independent commissioners be recovered at their hourly rate for the time spent.

Due to increases in cost of securing engineers and engineering services in the Queenstown Lakes district the hourly rate for RM Engineering services is proposed to increase from $165 to $185 ($160.86 ex GST). This is to ensure that ratepayers are not burdened with increased costs due to recognised national and local shortages in engineers driving up the cost of engineering related services.

The Otago Regional Council have confirmed that last week Lake Wanaka was the highest it has been since February 4, 2017 at a height of 278.02 msl.

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Wanaka Pharmacy is your local pharmacy.

We’re the big pharmacy at the top of Helwick Street - open until 7pm every single day. Ph 443 8000.

Office Administrator/Customer Service – 12 months contract

If you have rented out your Wanaka house/ holiday home and you have some unused food please remember your local foodbank at Community Networks, 73 Brownston St. FREE LEGAL ADVICE available at Community Networks delivered by the Dunedin Community Law Centre on Wednesday 4th Oct. Please call Community Networks on 443 7799 to book your appointment.

FREE COMPUTER LESSONS FOR OLDER PEOPLE - Community Networks is offering one-on-one lessons on your own device.

If you are interested please call in to Community Networks or phone 03 443 779.

We require an experienced administrator and customer service star to become a key member of the Central Wholesale team. This is an exciting role for the right person with lots of involvement and variety. This position requires someone who can excel in a wide range of duties including book-keeping, general office duties, order taking, answering customer queries, serving in our retail store and supporting our sales team.

WEED CONTROL

This work is carried out as part of the road maintenance contract CT16-007 and includes roadsides and footpaths.

Work will commence on 11th October 2017.

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The role will involve: Managing all communications – emails, enquiries, and requests;  Proactively managing a dynamic calendar, preparing itineraries, and arranging travel requirements  Managing all incoming tasks and handling general administration tasks  Organising, preparing, coordinating and attending meetings 

Applications are invited for additional Board members wishing to offer their skills in a voluntary role to assist with setting policy, strategic planning, monitor operations and assist the Manager to achieve the goals of the Network.

Appointee Specifications: • The ability to think strategically • Effective communication skills • Ability to work as a team and independently • Ethical, honest, open and trustworthy • Be able to commit the time and effort required tofulfill the role properly • Broad business experience • Understanding of social services.

The person we are seeking will have the following skills:  Absolutely exceptional written and oral communication skills  Excellent interpersonal skills at all levels  Highly developed organisational and time management skills  IT savvy with excellent word processing and IT skills The person we are seeking will display the following strengths:  Ultimate professionalism with confidence, maturity, and positivity  Attention to detail with a consistent efficient approach  Integrity, honesty, and utmost confidentiality We can offer you:  A full time permanent position in a positive work environment  Be part of an excellent collaborative team  Opportunities for targeted professional development  Competitive remuneration Please visit www.southernventures.co.nz – ‘vacancies’ for more information and application requirements Applications close on Tuesday 10 th October 2017.

Please apply, providing personal details and relevant experience to

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Operations Manager

Southern Ventures is an entrepreneurial investment company providing finance, management, consulting, and support services to a family of associated businesses. Due to continued positive growth, we are seeking an exceptional individual to fill the newly created role of Operations Manager.

Accounts Administrator and Inventory Controller

Permanent part-time position We are looking for a dynamic and organised individual to fill our Accounts/Inventory Controller position in the busy Wanaka Pharmacy.

This is an excellent opportunity for the person who wants a hands-on role, and to work as part of a great team.

The primary responsibilities are managing both accounts receivable/payable along with processing inventory orders into stock and leading robust inventory management procedures.

The candidate must have: • Outstanding organisation and problem resolution skills.

• The ability to work within multiple deadlines, take initiative and make quality improvements to inventory management systems, and to work with a variety of personalities.

• The ability to work independently.

• The ability to learn internal software packages, be PC literate and be proficient in the Google suite of applications.

• Extensive experience in Quickbooks, MYOB or similar accounting package is a prerequisite.

This is a part-time position, approx 30-35hrs per week.

To apply please submit your cover letter and CV via email to nikki@pembroke.co.nz , drop them in to Wanaka Pharmacy or post to PO Box 45, Wanaka.

Closing date for applications – 5pm Sunday, October 15.

Phone: 03 443 8000 Top of Helwick Street, Wanaka

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Personal Assistant

Southern Ventures is an entrepreneurial investment company providing finance, management, consulting, and support services to a family of associated businesses. Due to continued positive growth, we are seeking an exceptional individual to fill the role of Personal Assistant.

If you are interested and want to know more we would love to hear from you. Email your covering letter and CV to manager@centralwholesale.co.nz.

Time commitments are approximately 3 – 5 hours per month involving the attendance at a monthly Board Meeting, usually held in Queenstown, on the fourth Wednesday of the month.

On behalf of Queenstown Lakes District Council and Downer, Delta Utility Services Ltd wishes to advise residents of the Queenstown Lakes Districts Council of the intention to apply herbicides to un-wanted weed growth and pest plants.

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JP SERVICES are available at Community Networks every Tuesday from 1pm and Friday from 10.30am. Please book your appointment by ringing Community Networks 03 443 7799.

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Jigsaw Family Services is the merged services of Wakatipu Abuse Prevention Network and Queenstown Lakes Family Center providing social services to the Queenstown Lakes District and Central Otago regions.

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We are losing our indispensable administrator for 12 months on maternity leave.

WHEELS TO DUNSTAN –free shuttle service to Dunstan Hospital or Alexandra specialist appointments, also linking with the St Johns Health Shuttle to Dunedin Hospital. For bookings please call Community Networks on 03 443 7799 before 3pm the day before.

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The role will involve:  Providing strong leadership to the Southern Ventures team  Managing the facilitation of all financial reporting, accounting, tax management, and banking;  Managing the facilitation of all contracts, and legal agreements  Liaising with and reporting to the Managing Shareholder The person we are seeking will have the following skills:  Ability to lead, manage, and motivate a team  Exceptional financial, legal, and commercial management skills  Passion and skill for effective and efficient reporting  Experience working in a dynamic environment The person we are seeking will display the following strengths:  Driven to succeed with a healthy competitive spirit  Ultimately organised;  Highest level of ownership and commitment  Integrity, honesty, and utmost confidentiality  Self-motivated with a high level of initiative We can offer you:  A full time permanent position in a positive work environment based in beautiful Wanaka  Be part of an excellent collaborative team  Opportunities for targeted professional development  Competitive remuneration & possible relocation package for the right candidate Please visit www.southernventures.co.nz – ‘vacancies’ for more information and application requirements Applications close on Tuesday 10 th October 2017.

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Aspiring Gymsports Gymnastic Club gymnasts Grace Thomas and Ajia Tiplady celebrated some great success at competitions in Dunedin recently. Grace Thomas competed in her first Junior Rhythmic competition in level 2 and placed first in all three apparatus ball, rope and free and placed first overall, earning her first gold medal in rhythmic gymnastics. Ajia Tiplady competed in the Otago teams competition and was the overall gold medallist in step 4 earning her enough points to move into National Step 5. Coach Rae Patterson said, “This is a wonderful achievement for Ajia who comes from Cromwell to train twice per week and Grace.

Congratulations girls.”

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WHITE R ROB journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz Budding sailors will take to the high seas of Lake Wanaka later this month for the annual Cardboard Boat Race.

The event, organised by Kahu Youth, will see entrants compete in a time trial aboard a vessel made only from cardboard on Saturday October 21.

The race itself begins at midday and will be preceded by the traditional Polar Plunge, where people in fancy dress jump into the lake from the jetty.

Kahu Youth worker Richard Elvey said that it promises to be a fun day out for all the family.

“The race started as a silly event, but it’s been amazing. It fosters creativity, engineering and mechanics and it’s a really good family activity. Plus, it’s just a really good laugh watching people sink in cardboard boats.”

There will be three age groups on the day, including under 15s, 15-19 year

olds and over 20s, with prizes ranging from a jet boat ride to vouchers for various eateries around town. Richard said that winning isn’t the only thing that will be rewarded, but joked that he would remain vigilant for any underhand tactics.

“Most of the prizes aren’t about finishing, so if you do sink, sink with style because the Titanic award could be yours. We do inspect the boats though and I’ve found false bottoms before, packed with polystyrene, so there’s some serious cheating that goes on!”

The Cardboard Boat Race starts at midday, with registration essential on the day from 11:30am. All the rules and further information can be found at www.kahuyouth.org.

Any young boaters looking for help can attend a ship building day on October 12 at Kahu Youth from 124pm and are asked to bring a $5-$10 donation.

SPORTS RESULTS Wanaka Progressive Bowls 15, 22,29 September 15:09:17 Skips: 1 G Russell 2 S Culverwell 3 A Moore Thirds 1 B Holmes 2 A Familton R Chartres Leads 1 D Wayte 2 J Rich 3 J Hill 22:09:17 Skips: 1 C Kiewiet 2 A Familton 3 B Holmes Thirds 1 J Hogan 2 P Gray 3 S Morris Leads 1 T Moguire 2 B Thorburn 3 R McLean. 29:09:17 - Skips 1 S Culverwell 2 I Fletcher 3 D McLeay Thirds 1 J Skeggs 2 A Familton 3 S Morris Leads 1 R McLean 2 B Thorburn 3 N Matheson.

Lake Hawea Golf Club Hosted InterClub Sat 30/9/17 Closest To Pin No 1 & 10 Seniors Adam Clifford, Juniors - Marty Hupton, Closest To Pin No 5 & 14 Seniors Tim Clark, Juniors Ian Douglas. Individual Winners Seniors 1st G Carter (Queenstown) 66, 2nd Barry Litten (Millbrook) 68. 3rd Haffiger Erwin (Arrowtown) 69, 4th John Templeton (Wanaka) 69, Juniors 1st Sam Pimm (Cromwell) 63, 2nd Tony Clark (Cromwell) 64, 3rd Noah Novacek (Arrowtown) 64, 4th Scott Read (Lake Hawea) 66. Team Results 1st Cromwell 337, 2nd Arrowtown 346, 3rd Wanaka 350, 4th Lake Hawea 355, 5th Queenstown 356, 6th Millbrook 357, 7th Alexandra 357, 8th Dunstan 367.

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A Wanaka resident has achieved his dream and qualified for his first ironman event.

Stephen Brown will compete in the 2017 Ironman World Championships in Hawaii next week after clinching a spot in the 35-39 year olds category.

After eight years of taking part in ironman races, Stephen finished 5th in a race in China last year to book his place and will be the southernmost athlete in the world at this year’s event.

“For me it was quite amazing as it’s been a dream of mine to qualify,” Stephen said.

“I’ve had good and bad races, but last year it all came together. I’ve been training hard in a Wanaka winter, which isn’t ideal conditions for the heat and wind in Hawaii, but I’ll do the best I can. It’s now about having that experience out there.”

Stephen’s wife Peta and two-year-old son Ky will be making the trip to support him for the race, during which he will swim 3.8km, cycle 180 km and run a full marathon of 42.2km. He said he is aiming high for the race itself, but that being able to take part is the main reward.

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“I’d like to do it in nine and a half hours if I have an amazing race, but it will be my first there and they’re the hardest conditions in the world. At the end of the day, my goal is to finish and enjoy the whole experience.”

Stephen will take on the world’s best in Kona, Hawaii on October 14.

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WHITE R ROB journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz Activities fans old and young are invited to Wanaka Recreation Centre next Wednesday (October 11) to take part in a range of sports and games.

Grab Your Grandparents will offer activities like table tennis, badminton and walking netball and Penny Batchelor, team leader at Wanaka Recreation Centre, said it will be an opportunity for people of all ages to meet.

“We’re trying to get a fun morning together in the holidays for people who want to come and do activities. We wanted to provide something different and a chance to relive some of the stuff we used to do when we were younger and it aims to bring

different ages together to do something they may not otherwise do.”

Although the event was designed with grandparents in mind, Sam White, spokesperson at Queenstown Lakes District Council, said that anyone is welcome and that the appeal would be much broader.

“It’s not just for relatives. It’s an opportunity to invite along an older friend or neighbour to spend time getting to know others from a different generation in a safe, active environment.”

Grab Your Grandparents will run from 10am-12pm and is for all ages. It is $5 per pair and $2 for any additional youngsters, which includes morning tea.

People can just turn up on the day, but confirming attendance in advance if possible is appreciated.

Over 200 competitors aged five to 18 are competing in the Junior Freeski and Snowboard National Championships at Cardrona Alpine Resort this week.

The Junior Nationals run over five days and comprise a variety of disciplines from racing through to park and pipe, and freeride. Competitors have travelled from throughout New Zealand and from Australia to take part in the event. For many it is the first time they will be competing at this level.

The Tulips run in Captains Basin provided the stage for a hotly contested freeride competition, with judges rewarding skiers for wellcontrolled, fluid runs top to bottom of the course.

The Primary 5-6 age group – one of the largest categories – showed impressive style and the judges liked their creative use of the course. Amy Benson earned top marks in the girls’ field, skiing a purposeful line right down the fall line, with well-linked airs through the course. Finley MelvilleIves stomped the first backflip of the day for the win in the boy’s field, adding to the family medal collection with his snowboarding brother Campbell also earning a silver medal in Giant Slalom and gold in Boarder-cross.

The first age group to start from the very top of the run and with more terrain to play with, the Year 7-8 group took the level up a notch.

Gustav Legnavsky was the standout in this group, showing absolutely no hesitation as he flew through the course making grabs on every air.

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Close-fought Spring Challenge REPORTER S STAFF editor@thewanakasun.co.nz Only one second separated the top two nine-hour category teams after 8hours:10mins:52secs of racing in the Torpedo 7 Spring Challenge South adventure race around Geraldine last Saturday.

In some of the closest racing this event has seen, teams Pak n Save (Jo Williams, Simone Maier, both of Wanaka, and Christchurch’s Sia Svendsen) and Torpedo 7 (Sophie Hart, Fleur Pawsey, both of Christchurch and Nelson’s Susie Wood) sprinted down the finish chute fighting for first place.

The teams were neck-and-neck going into the final 4 km orienteering stage and remained inseparable during this final navigation challenge.

The teams ended up sprinting down the finish chute fighting for first place.

Pak n Save made a final winning effort, claiming Torpedo 7 Spring Challenge South victory by one of the smallest margins ever in this category.

Double and current World Adventure Racing Champion Jo Williams said, “We worked really well as a team. We had a few hesitations on the navigation but nothing too major which was a huge relief. It was a fantastic team of girls and we had a great day out there.”

Ironwoman and accomplished multisport athlete Simone was asked

how she liked racing side-by-side with the equally-talented Torpedo 7 team.

“I quite enjoyed it, I have to say.

I’m not sure they did. They were going really well and my team was awesome. We all worked really hard together. That was amazing.

Sometimes they would disappear and then they would pop up again and we would have a bit of changeover of the lead,” Simone said.

Former Olympic skeleton racer Katharine Eustace teamed up with two mums from Dunedin, Anna Higgs and Philippa Reidpath, who both have three children, finishing 37th in their age group.

“We had fun. The girls were quite pleased with how we went. We enjoyed the course and only just made it to the start line. I forgot the map with the directions to the start and was winging it a little. It was a bit of a logistical nightmare but we made it in the end,” Katherine said.

Katherine said it was a beautiful day and the course was quite tough, with plenty of hills for climbing.

“We started off slowly and built up momentum throughout the race.

I don’t think I’ve totally turned my teammates off racing again,” she said.

Next year’s race returns to the West Coast, to the town of Westport.

Pictured are 9-hour winners (from left) Sia Svendsen, Simone Maier and Jo Williams.

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