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annockburn businesswoman Debra Cruickshank is celebrating for the second time after winning the NZI Supreme Enterprising Rural Women Award. The boutique winemaker won the award, run by Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ), for her business DC Wines Limited. It is her second major business accolade in as many months after she took home the RWNZ Entrepreneurial Enterprising Rural Women Award in October. The four winners from that night went head-to-head in the Supreme category, but it was Debra who took the win. “It was exciting and incredible. It’s a huge honour just to be recognised for the hard work I’ve put in and now I’m ready to take it to the next level. “I was hopeful, but it was a shock. There were some really amazing women there that I was competing against and they were very inspiring,” Debra said. The announcement was made at the RWNZ national conference on Saturday November 18 in Invercargill. RWNZ national president Fiona Gower, who was on the judging panel said, “We were impressed with Debra’s demonstration of a love for what she does and a focus on family, heritage and her roots. Debra displays a superb work ethic, skill and innovative thinking.” Hon Julie Anne Genter, Minister for Women, attended the ceremony
and said, “Rural women have always led the way for New Zealand, and today is no different. Congratulations to the winner, Debra Cruickshank, the finalists, and all entrants to the NZI Supreme Enterprising Rural Women Award.” The award is a just one milestone on a nineteen-year journey for Debra, which began in Cromwell. She began learning her craft at Akarua winery, cleaning floors and plunging wine tanks. After eight years there and one running a wine lab in Western Australia, she returned to the area to focus on her dream and DC Wines was born. “I was never very keen on working for others and the time finally came to open my own boutique winery. Over the years that I was working for this small company (Akarua), I gathered quite a number of extremely sup portive clients who, along with the local industry, gave me the push I needed to start up a small contract winemaking facility in March 2012. Debra has been running the company ever since and now makes up to 30 different wines for small vineyard producers. She also has her own wine label, Tannacrief Wines. Despite being happy with the win, Debra is not about to rest on her laurels. She has started making fruit port and is also focusing on expanding her business on the property she leases. “I’m turning a shed into a winery in beautiful Bannockburn and I’m hoping it will be open by the end of December,”she said.
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element in that area is unacceptable and is too high,” John said. Richard Boyd, a member of the Upper Clutha Anglers Club, said he felt that both the club and Fish and Game should have been consulted before the drafting of the new bylaw. “The first question I would expect this Committee to ask is how, if at all, uplifting speed limits on any part of the river would contribute to safety. I fail to see how a jet boat travelling at speed in the dark is safe.” Richard went on to say the Harbourmaster had said the new bylaw would be more enforceable, at which he was appalled. “There are no technical reasons why the proper speed of vessels cannot be measured in the river. After all, the police in New Zealand have used radar speed detectors since 1947 and it is proven technology. If there is non-compliance, then it is the Harbourmaster’s obligation to do something about it.” Richard was in support of prohibiting powered vessels from the Outlet to the Albert Town Bridge and retaining the current time restrictions on the speed uplifting from Albert Town to the Red Bridge. Further submissions were heard in Queenstown on Thursday, November 16. The panel will deliberate next week and will put forward a recommendation to the full council meeting on December 14. A QLDC spokesperson said the Council will make a decision on the proposed Navigation Safety Bylaw at this meeting, which is open to the public.
Submission hearings for the proposed Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) Navigation Safety Bylaw 2017 were held at the Lake Wanaka Centre on Wednesday, November 15. Councillors Jan MacDonald, Callum MacLeod and Quentin Smith heard from over forty submitters from the Wanaka area, with 299 opposed to the uplifting of the speed limit on the Clutha and 12 supporting it. In the morning session, Carl McNeil said he opposed the increased jet boat speed between the outlet and Albert Town bridge and that if it was uplifted it would inevitably result in a serious injury. He said he owned a jet boat himself, and he failed to see how higher speeds would make the river safer. “It is often difficult to see a half submerged swimmer in the river, even at a slow speed. It would simply collide with them quicker and cause greater damage, although there would certainly be a different outcome if the craft was going five knots rather than 50 knots,” he said. John Darby, who has been kayaking for over 60 years and is a qualified instructor, submitted that the first reaction of beginner kayakers when confronted with a motor craft on a rapid is panic, scattering them across the rapid. “The head of the Clutha River is a passive part of the river and we need to ensure that future generations will be able to enjoy using it. The risk
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Feedback wanted for transport plan WHITE R ROB journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz Members of the community are being invited to give feedback on a new initiative to transform walking and cycling in Wanaka. Active Transport Wanaka (ATW) has been designing a comprehensive new network for the town and will unveil its draft master plan at the end of this month. ATW spokesperson Simon Telfer said that the move was about providing safe routes in and around the town. “Wanaka needs a master plan for cycling and walking. We have some great pathways, but they’re not all connected up. As a town we need to get people from A to B safely. “Active transport is on the council’s radar, but Queenstown is taking a lot of money, so we need
to make sure Wanaka is future-proofed. This is not about mountain bikes and tracks. It’s about streets and urban safety,” he said. ATW, which is made up of Bike Wanaka, the Upper Clutha Tracks Trust, Wanaka Community Board and schools Wanaka Primary, Holy Family and Mount Aspiring College, will run the information evening to share ideas, unveil possible routes and get feedback from the public. Tyler Golly, a Canadian expert on the topic, will begin the evening with a talk. “It’s our first take to let people have a say and ask, is this a good idea, should we push the council to fund it and is this right for Wanaka? Anyone who wants to engage in transport is encouraged to come along,” said Simon. The event will run from 7.15pm to 8.45pm at the Lake Wanaka Centre on November 30. Entry is free. Pictured: members of Wanaka Primary School’s biking school bus arrive for the day’s lessons.
Man dies in glider crash WHITE R ROB journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz An Australian man has died after his glider crashed near Lake Hawea on Tuesday (November 21). The man, who has not yet been named, was competing in the South Island Gliding Championships in Omarama. Police confirmed he died at the scene. Olaf Jensen, Otago Lakes central area commander, said, “At approximately 5:30pm, Police received a report of a glider crash in the Hunter Range near Lake Hawea, Otago. A helicopter was deployed from Queenstown with a paramedic and Police on-board to find the crash site. When emergency services arrived at the scene, the sole occupant of the glider
was found dead. “Police are working to establish the identity of the deceased and then will begin the process of notifying the man’s family.” Nigel Davy, spokesperson for Gliding New Zealand, said, “The southern gliding community has been saddened by the loss today of an overseas pilot who was competing in the South Island regional competition based at the Omarama airfield. “At this stage we have limited information around the crash, but we can confirm that he was a high hour pilot from Melbourne, Australia with in excess of 4500 hours in his logbook.” The death will now be referred to the Coroner and the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand will be notified.
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The Luggate Community Association (LCA) has just completed the first stage of the Red Bridge historical reserve project alongside the banks of the Clutha River at Luggate. The idea blossomed after celebrations for the Red Bridge’s 150th anniversary were held in 2015, when efforts by the local community to tidy up the area for the anniversary uncovered the remains of an old punt and gold mining relics. The project is being coordinated in partnership with the Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) and the Department of Conservation (DOC), along with assistance from a historical archaeologist and a landscape architect. The QLDC provided funding of $5000 for removal of selected wilding pines and the consultation to assess the historical significance of the area. Trees around the punt anchor site have now been removed and the area adjacent to the car park has been cleared ahead of further work. Graham Taylor, is leading the project on behalf of the LCA and said the next stage of the plan would be self-funded. “The LCA will provide $4500 funding to complete the tidying up of the top of the recreation reserve. Then we will be looking to raise funds to complete the further stages of the plan which include a pump to the river for irrigation, toilets and planting improvements,” Graham said. LCA president Graeme Perkins said he was excited about the project. “It is a great community initiative. Graham is doing an amazing job. We intend to get in behind it and there will be a lot of working bees yet to come.
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Ultimately the recreational and historic reserve will give the public a greater opportunity to enjoy the space by the bridge and learn more about the history of early travel and settlement in the Upper Clutha.” LCA member Rod Anderson said he had a strong connection to the punting history of the river. “My great grandfather Gideon Anderson ran the punts at Albert Town, so I would love to see the history of the punts near the Red Bridge recorded,” Rod said. The Association wants to work together with current reserve users to enhance the area, while protecting the historical significance of the site and encourages users to contact Graham Taylor on 027 248 9942 for consultation. Pictured: Graham Taylor, Graeme Perkins and Rod Anderson at the old punt site next to the Red Bridge.
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REPORTER S STAFF editor@thewanakasun.co.nz Public consultation about the future of the Clutha River’s water allocation will take place in Wanaka today (Thursday November 23). The Otago Regional Council (ORC) will ask members of the public why the river is important to them in a range of sessions in Otago to help make decisions on water management. Minimum flows and water allocation limits may be set for the main stems of the Clutha and Hawea rivers as part of developing changes to Otago’s Water Plan, which also means that limits could also be set for lakes Wanaka, Hawea and Dunstan.
PHOTO: Lewis Verduyn-Cassels ORC director policy planning and resource management Tanya Winter said that the Clutha River plays a huge role in commercial and recreational activity in the region, as well as contributing to the aesthetic appeal of Otago as a destination. Once management options have been identified, they will be put forward for a second round of public consultation in 2018. Wanaka’s session takes place today between 1.30pm and 3.30pm and again from 6.30pm to 8.30pm at the Presbyterian Community Church on Tenby Street. Cromwell’s session will be on Monday November 27 at The Gate, Barry Avenue, from 6.30pm to 8.30pm.
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WHITE R ROB journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz Wanaka’s Chris and Bex Wright are one step away from the 2017 My Kitchen Rules New Zealand title and $100,000 after powering into the show’s Grand Final. With just the judges to impress rather than fellow contestants, the budding chefs put in a superb performance to card a score of nine out of ten and book a showdown with Christchurch’s Heather and Mitch next week. “I feel excited, nervous, and confident in our dishes. We’ve really put in the time and effort and as long as we don’t have too many surprises, I think we can pull off some really exciting and delicious food. All our hard work, trials and practice were appreciated and that’s what we’ve wanted from the onset,” said Bex. This week’s episode saw the teams tasked with cooking canapés, an entree and a main course for 80 wedding guests. Celebrity chef and co-presenter Manu Fieldel warned the teams that he was looking for perfection, and Chris and Bex delivered. For their canapé, they whipped up chorizo and manchego croquettes. As the other teams despaired in the kitchen, everything went to plan for Chris and Bex. “Our canapé was a classic from the
tapas bars of Barcelona, which we were lucky enough to experience when exploring Europe towards the end of our first northern hemisphere snow season together,” said Chris. “It just took a really long time to get going. It’s always nerve-wracking when you’re X minutes into the cook and you don’t feel you have any one complete dish,” said Bex Their entree of sous vide salmon salad with a Sweet Bourbon sauce soon followed, which judge Pete Evans described as perfect. Already in a strong position, the pair produced confit pork belly with Asian slaw and red cabbage puree for the main course. It was very well-received by judges and guests alike, but the story could have been completely different. “I was genuinely the sickest I have ever been prior to this challenge and Bex wrote the entire menu whilst I was asleep in bed for three days straight. Luckily, the cookbooks we travelled with and Bex’s understanding of flavours was on-game and we managed to pull a bit of a rabbit out of the hat,” Chris said. “When we saw the sheer size of the pork belly, that was quite intimidating and we had no back-up. If we ruined that, we would have been out,” said Bex. Their score of nine from the judges
PHOTO: supplied ensured they will be in the final head-tohead battle, and it brings an added spice given Heather and Mitch have openly criticised their Wanaka counterparts at every opportunity. This week was no exception as the contestants shared a kitchen and Heather repeatedly complained about the Wrights, before Mitch likened them to cartoon character Charlie Brown. “To take on Heather (and Mitch) feels like true judgement day. Good versus evil, the day of reckoning, the opportunity to overcome your nemesis. I just hope justice prevails and we don’t mess it up,” said Chris. The pair now head to Auckland for the Grand Final and although it has already been filmed, even they don’t know whether they have won. “I cannot help but be honoured to be representing a town and people who have got so behind us. The money would be appreciated immensely, but one thing this journey has taught me is that money, whilst a necessity, can also not be the source of true contentment. “I feel a little nervous, whatever happens the next few days are going to be exciting,” Chris said. The Grand Final is on TVNZ 1 at 7:30pm on Monday December 4.
Friends of the Wanaka Library (FWL) is sending out the call for new members. In 2013 the group was re-established when the Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) cut funding to the district libraries, decreasing the amount of librarians on staff. FWL secretary Marilyn Duncan said that while everything is good right now, FWL wanted to ensure someone was looking out for the Wanaka Library. “Recently there has been some additional hiring, but our goal is to increase our membership to ensure the community has a voice with QLDC on any library matters that may occur. Wanaka is the most highly utilized library in the QLDC and that is why there is so much commitment to continue the support,” Marilyn said. The organisation supports the libraries in Wanaka, Hawea, and Makarora. It provides assistance to librarians by delivering books to the retirement villages, offering refreshments at library activities, supporting librarians on request in the library and promoting books and reading throughout the community through library events and activities. Membership is free. “We want to get a larger membership so that we have a larger base to call upon when the librarians want input from the community,” Marilyn said. To join the group, go to its Facebook page SupportWanakaLibrary, its website friendsofwanakalibrary.wordpress.com, email friendsofthewanakalibrary@gmail.com or pick up an application at the library.
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Robert Erlton Orbell Wilson – Obituary 21 January 1939 – 12 November 2017 A ANNABEL WILSON Pioneering and gregarious businessman Robert Wilson gave many nascent New Zealand companies a helping hand over his long and industrious career. One of the longest standing members of the Dunedin Club, he was a pivotal player in the early venison and seafood industries, and the sheep and possum skin trade. He was also heavily involved in leading New Zealand exports of timber, dried flowers, honey, berryfruit, ice cream and frozen vegetables. Robert died recently at home in Wanaka, surrounded by family, 78 years after his birth in Dunedin. He attended Columba College, John McGlashan College and then boarding at Christ’s College in Christchurch. His entrepreneurial streak first emerged at school, where he infamously (and covertly) sold insurance against boys getting the cane and set up a home brew operation under Flower’s House. He was also the captain of a successful shooting team for four years running, and competed in rowing. Upon graduating from college, Robert turned down an offer from his father for an OE to the UK, instead travelling to Thailand, Cambodia, Hong Kong and Japan. This was the first of 50 years of trips to Asia, where he established lifelong business relationships and connections. In 1957, upon returning to Dunedin, he worked at the family firm R. Wilson and Co, starting in its warehouse. He was soon promoted to sales, representing its wine and PHOTO: supplied spirits brands, ETA peanuts and Tass’ coffee. Robert spent his weekends hunting, Robert and Tim founded the venison Robert led New Zealand’s first trade fishing and going on jetboating adventures export market in New Zealand with the first missions to Japan and was a founding in Central Otago and Fiordland with his best commercial helicopter shoot in New Zealand member of the New Zealand Japan friend Tim Wallis. in the Matukituki Valley in 1963. Business Council. He accepted the
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One budding artist will have the chance to attend the Wanaka Autumn Art School (WAAS) for free next year thanks to a new scholarship. The Upper Clutha Community Arts Council (UCCAC) is offering financial assistance of $1500 to attend the school, which would cover course fees and other related expenses. Robyn van Reenen, chair of the Upper Clutha Community Arts Council, said the money could help someone overcome the range of financial barriers to taking up art. “It’s not just course fees. We’ve found associated costs like childcare, materials and transport are also a big factor. As part of our role supporting the
arts in the Upper Clutha, we want to give the right candidate a chance to get involved and benefit from art tuition that is otherwise hard to come by in our region,” she said. The WAAS, which was founded by artist Peter Mitchell, is entering its 29th year in 2018. It offers a range of courses, from poetry and printmaking to singing and water colour. Applicants need to have been resident in the Upper Clutha for at least a year and will be asked to show their interest, ability or a future intention towards their chosen course. Anyone interested can email the UCCAC on uccac@outlook.com for more information. Applications close on December 12. Pictured is Philippa Drayton during the ‘Watercolour Magic’ class at this year’s 2017 Autumn Art School.
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Errors flagged in Lake Hawea water project BUTLER D DANIELLE newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) can learn lessons from its delivery of Lake Hawea’s water supply project last year, a report has concluded. The council’s infrastructure committee will meet today (Thursday November 23) to hear how it could improve on errors in its Lake Hawea Water Supply Capital Expenditure Project, which has been in operation since September 2016. A warning from contractors earlier this year prompted the commission of an independent review by engineering and design consultancy Harrison Grierson Ltd (HG) to assess the project’s processes. The review flagged a number of operational
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issues and gave 14 recommendations in relation to upgrades completed last year that were not providing the increased performance and resilience expected. HG’s report concluded that there were a number of opportunities to learn from the development of the project including how to manage a large-scale project, with an emphasis on the need to ensure the infrastructure spend was the right size to ensure correct functionality. The infrastructure committee will be urged to accept the recommendations outlined in the report. QLDC general manager property and infrastructure, Peter Hansby said, “While the recommendations in this report may not be exactly what we’d like to hear, it is a responsible step by Council to take a look at our processes to make sure future projects deliver the best result possible.”
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The Upper Clutha Children’s Medical Trust (UCCMT) is a voluntary group which provides medical financial assistance to families who find it difficult to fund the cost of treatment for their child’s health needs. To qualify, children need to be of school age and recommended by a medical practitioner or other suitablyqualified health professional. In the past year, the trust has received the largest number of applications since the trust was formed in 2009 and has now considered applications from 205 families in the district. The cases are many and varied and included medical appointments, speech therapy, physiotherapy, occupational
I left you last week with a “water dance” (the collective noun) for grebes. And that has continued with some ups and downs. I shall tabulate what we have and if you are following them closely it could be worth cutting this diary out and celebrating each hatching. Nest
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A couple of interesting events to report. Firstly the disproportionate number of two-egg clutches and the complete loss of a two-egg clutch. You may recall last season we recorded via surveillance camera a scaup/black teal ejecting grebe eggs out of a nest. This same camera also revealed the high number of birds that laid an egg and then got off the nest for a break so to speak. It was then that a scaup would climb onto the seemingly unprotected nest. Grebes would return, in some instances, hours later and give the scaup very short notice. It would be so interesting to know if teal are removing the first egg.
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I finished up last week recalling the story of a pair of grebes that last year built a nest on one of the rubber tyres that surrounds the base of a pole that divides the marina berths, and how we had moved the nest onto a platform after the first egg was laid. The same thing has happened again on nest number nine with four eggs. Chris Thornton of Paddle Wanaka is pictured doing the hard work to make it happen. Unfortunately, another pair of birds have started to build on another pole. – John Darby
Queenstown Lakes District libraries are offering to wipe the library fines of anyone who donates cans of food over the next month. The district’s libraries, including Wanaka and Hawea, are offering the trade from now until December 31. Overdue fines will be wiped in exchange for non-perishable goods, which will be donated to Happiness House and Community Networks. Community Networks manager Kate Murray said, “Along with food donations
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N O T I C E B O A R D Meeting Schedule for December 2017 The following meetings will be held during December 2017: Resource Consent Hearing (Frankton Trading Trustee Company Limited RM170931) – Crowne Plaza Hotel (Level 3), Beach Street, Queenstown. Thursday 7 December 2017 at 9.00am.
zones on the plan maps cover some land already notified in Stage 1 (as a variation), and also cover some new areas of Stage 2 land. There may be proposals that affect you. We invite you to take a look and see what it means for you.
All Queenstown Lakes District Ratepayers should have received a summary in the mail. If you didn’t receive a copy, you can check it out any time online at www.qldc.govt.nz/proposed-district-plan. Where to view the Proposed District Plan Stage 2 and Planning Maps
A revised Earthworks Chapter and related provisions, including:
In addition to viewing the Proposed District Plan online it can also be viewed at any of the following locations during business hours. (Council offices 8.30am-5pm. Library opening hours vary, please check www. codc-qldc.govt.nz for details).
Resource Consent Hearing (Lakes Edge Developments Ltd RM170437) – Crowne Plaza Hotel (Level 3), Beach Street, Queenstown. Monday 11 December 2017 at 11.00am.
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Audit, Finance & Risk Committee – Council Chambers, 10 Gorge Road, Queenstown. Wednesday 13 December 2017 at 1.00pm.
A revised Signs Chapter and related provisions, including:
Community & Services Committee – Council Chambers, 10 Gorge Road, Queenstown. Thursday 7 December 2017 at 10.00am.
Resource Consent Hearing (Marina Terrace 2015 LP RM170829) – Edgewater Resort (Pavilion Room), Sargood Drive, Wanaka. Wednesday 13 December 2017 at 10.00am. Queenstown Lakes District Council – Council Chambers, 10 Gorge Road, Queenstown. Thursday 14 December at 1.00pm.
In summary, some of the key changes compared to the Operative District Plan framework for the six topics include: Introduction of rules requiring resource consent and erosion and sediment management plans for larger scale earthworks, to better manage erosion and sediment.
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Introduction of a 5m2 maximum sign area per tenancy at ground floor level in commercial areas.
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More flexibility for signage on Council reserves, allowing for parks information, way-finding and to support temporary events.
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Prohibited Activity status for hoardings.
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Introduction of a rule to formalise the management of signs within road reserves and roading corridors.
Resource Consent Hearing (Otago Foundation Trust Board & Wakatipu Community Presbyterian Church RM170105) – Rydges Hotel (Level 5), Lake Esplanade, Queenstown. Monday 18 December 2017 at 10.00am.
A revised Transport Chapter and related provisions, including:
Meeting dates, times and venues are subject to change. The above meetings are open to the public. Some meetings may have items of business that will be discussed with the public excluded, as set out by the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987.
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Rules to better enable new carparking, park and ride, ferry services and public transport facilities.
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Reduced parking requirements for most residential and business zones, for playing fields, industrial activities and for schools, and increased parking requirements for hospitals and day care facilities.
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Requiring resource consent for high traffic generating activities and rental vehicle businesses.
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An updated road classification and rules relating to access, parking and loading.
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New Visitor Accommodation provisions and a sub zone, including: •
Allowing property owners living in a house or flat in lower density residential zones and rural zones year round to host as homestay up to five fee paying guests for short stay accommodation as a permitted activity.
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Allowing whole homes and flats in lower density residential zones and rural zones to be let out for short stay accommodation for up to 28 days through up to three separate lets as a permitted activity.
Amendment to November Meeting Schedule: Additional Meeting: Resource Consent Hearing (J&A Nichol RM170299) – QLDC’s Boardroom, 33-35 Reece Crescent, Wanaka. Thursday 27 November 2017 at 10.00am.
Sport NZ Rural Travel Fund Opens for 2017/2018 The Rural Travel Fund is open to all sports clubs and school teams in the Queenstown Lakes District to apply for funding to support teams participating in regular local sport competition during weekends, but excludes inter-school and intra-school competitions played during school time. Application forms are available from both Wanaka and Queenstown Council offices or from our Council website: www.qldc.govt.nz/events/funding/fundingfor-sports/ Funding round closes 5pm Friday 24 November 2017. Applications must be addressed to: Jan Maxwell, Sport NZ Funding, Private Bag 50072, Queenstown or emailed to jan.maxwell@qldc.govt.nz For enquiries contact Jan Maxwell 03 441 0469
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Making it a non-complying activity to exceed the above thresholds for a homestay, or to short term let a whole house or whole flat in lower density residential zones for more than 28 days per year.
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Introduction of a Visitor Accommodation Sub Zone on the planning maps.
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Requiring a restricted discretionary activity consent in the High Density Residential Zone and Visitor Accommodation Subzones for visitor accommodation exceeding the permitted activity thresholds. Requiring a controlled activity consent to exceed the permitted activity thresholds in the Business Mixed Use Zone.
A new Open Space and Recreation Chapter and zones and related provisions, including: •
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Queenstown Lakes District Council invites submissions on the Queenstown Lakes Proposed District Plan (Stage 2). The District Plan sets the rules for what can happen on land in our District. The Stage 2 provisions generally relate to six topics: earthworks, signs, transport, visitor accommodation, open space and recreation, and the Wakatipu Basin. References to Stage 2 include three new district wide and two new zone chapters and new zones on the plan maps of the Proposed District Plan; and also includes new provisions for, or a consequential variation to, the following district wide and zone chapters that were introduced into the Proposed District Plan in Stage 1: Chapter 2 Definitions; Chapter 6 Landscapes; Chapter 7 Low Density Residential; Chapter 8 Medium Density Residential; Chapter 9 High Density Residential; Chapter 10 Arrowtown Residential Historic Management Zone; Chapter 11 Large Lot Residential; Chapter 16 Business Mixed use Zone; Chapter 17 Airport Mixed Use; Chapter 21 Rural; Chapter 22 Rural Residential & Rural Lifestyle; Chapter 23 Gibbston Character Zone; Chapter 27 Subdivision and Development; Chapter 35 Temporary Activities and Relocated Buildings; Chapter 36 Noise: Chapter 41 Jacks Point Zone; Chapter 42 Waterfall Park; and Chapter 43 Millbrook. The district wide chapters and provisions, and variations to Stage 1 district wide chapters, will apply to all land notified in Stages 1 and 2. The notified
Introduction of five new zones and four sub zones on the planning maps to better manage our parks, community buildings and the associated activities. The new zones will replace many parks, reserves and sites with community buildings that are designated under the Proposed District Plan, and mostly zoned Rural or Low Density Residential in Stage 1. Where these replace a zone notified in the Stage 1 Proposed District Plan the new zones will be a variation. The new zones will also include land that has not yet been notified yet through Stage 1 of the Proposed District Plan. This land is located in areas such as Shotover Country and the Township Zones. These new zones form Stage 2 of the Proposed District Plan.
A new Wakatipu Basin Chapter and zone and related provisions, including: •
Introduction of a new Wakatipu Basin Rural Amenity Zone, including a Lifestyle Precinct that will provide for subdivision of land in the precinct to an average lot size of one hectare with a minimum lot size of 0.6ha.
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For all other areas of the Wakatipu Basin Rural Amenity Zone, subdivision of land under 80 hectares will be a non-complying activity.
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The new zone is a variation to land notified in Stage 1 of the Proposed District Plan as Rural, Rural Lifestyle and Rural Residential within the Wakatipu Basin area.
Planning Maps: Proposed District Plan Stage 2 notification: •
Stage 2 planning maps are provided that show:
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Existing and new roads which will be affected by the Stage 2 topics.
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Open Space and Recreation Zones located throughout the District.
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Wakatipu Basin Rural Amenity Zone, including the Wakatipu Basin Lifestyle Precinct, located in the rural areas of the Wakatipu Basin.
• 10 Gorge Road, Queenstown • 74 Shotover Street, Queenstown • Wanaka Service Centre, 47 Ardmore Street, Wanaka • 33 Reece Crescent, Wanaka Public Libraries: • Queenstown Library: 10 Gorge Road • Wanaka Library: Dunmore Street • Arrowtown Library: 58 Buckingham Street • Makarora Library: Rata Road • Glenorchy Library: 13 Islay Street • Lake Hawea Library: Myra Street • Kingston Library: 48 Kent Street Submissions The Council invites any person to make a submission on the Proposed District Plan (Stage 2). It is important to be aware that the hearings for Stage 1 are now complete. Stage 2 consists of three new district wide chapters, two new zone chapters and planning maps; and new provisions for and consequential variations to, 18 Stage 1 chapters. Submissions can only be made on these provisions, variations and planning maps.
In terms of geographic area, the new district wide chapters apply to all Stage 1 and Stage 2 land. The zones apply where they have been notified on the Stage 2 planning maps – Stage 1 zones on the planning maps cannot otherwise be submitted on. The exception to this is that the Council will consider submissions seeking that the Visitor Accommodation sub zone be applied to areas not notified in Stage 2 on the planning maps. Options for making a submission are: Online: www.qldc.govt.nz/proposed-district-plan Post: Queenstown Lakes District Council, Private Bag 50072, Queenstown 9348, Attention: Proposed District Plan Submission Email: services@qldc.govt.nz (subject line: Proposed District Plan Submission) If you decide not to make a submission using our online form, please be aware that written submissions must be on Form 5 as prescribed by the Resource Management Act 1991.Your submission must state whether or not you wish to speak to your submission at a hearing.This form is available from the locations listed above. The closing date for submissions is Friday 23 February 2018. What happens next? After submissions close: •
We will prepare a summary of decisions requested by submitters and publicly notify the availability of this summary and where the summary and full submissions can be inspected;
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People who represent a relevant aspect of the public interest or have an interest greater than the interest of the general public may make a further submission, in the prescribed form within ten working days of notification of the summary of decisions sought, supporting or opposing submissions already made;
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Submitters may speak in support of their submission(s) at a hearing if they have indicated in their submission that they wish to be heard;
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Every submitter then has the right to appeal the decision on the Proposed District Plan (Stage 2) to the Environment Court.
Want more info or help understanding the proposals? Visit www.qldc.govt.nz/proposed-district-plan to find a range of fact sheets to help you understand some of the more technical parts of the Proposed District Plan (Stage 2). A duty planner will also be available during normal office hours during the notification period other than during the statutory shutdown period from 22 December 2017 to 3 January 2018. Call 03 441 0499 (Queenstown) or 03 443 0024 (Wanaka) or email dp.hearings@qldc.govt.nz This notice is in accordance with clause 5 of Schedule 1 of the Resource Management Act 1991.
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Around 20 people went to Wanaka lakefront on Saturday (November 18) for a rubbish collection. Participants enjoyed live music performances and received information on ocean issues from organisers Sea Shepherd. The charity hopes to repeat the event every six weeks and the next one is on January 6.
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Cricket World Cup volunteers needed WHITE R ROB journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz Cricket fans are being offered the chance to see tomorrow’s stars in action first-hand by volunteering at the Under 19 Cricket World Cup. The tournament gets underway in January next year and Queenstown has been chosen as one of the host cities. The event will see 16 international cricket teams from around the world competing and volunteers are needed to help run the event run smoothly. Venue operations coordinator Ben Ramsay said, “Volunteers are crucial to us and will be a major part of the success of the tournament. We are looking for positive, approachable people who carry themselves with a
personable and professional attitude. “They are needed to provide superior customer service, to support event and venue operations and to provide quality information and assistance to teams and officials at host venues. The volunteers involved will show a willingness to go the extra mile to assist spectators and will be an outstanding ambassador for the Host City and the ICC U19 CWC 2018.” Event organisers are looking for volunteers to be spectator and venue hosts, event assistants and media, broadcast and digital assistants. The 2018 ICC Under 19 Cricket World Cup runs from January 13 to February 3. Anyone interested in volunteering can email volunteer@ nzc.nz before Monday February 13.
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Grants given to slope stars REPORTER S STAFF editor@thewanakasun.co.nz Grants have been given to 15 of Wanaka’s snowsporting stars representing the town on the slopes of the Northern Hemisphere. Wanaka Ski and Snowsports Club (WSSC) handed out $22,350 in its 2017/18 funding round. Alpine children racer Isabel Watterson (8) was the youngest grant recipient, while 26-year-old world freeride tour skier Sam Lee was the oldest. Freeskier Finn Bilous (18), who will represent New Zealand in the 2018 Winter Olympics, received the largest grant, dubbed the Wanaka Ski and
Snowsports Olympic $5000. A club spokesperson said that more WSSC athletes would receive this grant as further Winter Olympic selections were announced, with Finn being the ninth athlete from the club to be selected as a winter olympian. The club raises its funding for members through a range of events and its annual grassroots awards assist with skills improvement for children at Treble Cone, Cardrona and Snow Farm. Pictured: Youngest WSSC grant recipients Isabel and Mathilda Watterson (9) supporting their club heroes Willis Feasey, Piera Hudson and Adam Barwood at the 2017 World Alpine Champs in St Moritz.
PHOTO: supplied Hikers flocked to Roy’s Peak after it was finally re-opened on Saturday November 18. The track has been closed since September for upgrades and safety improvements. Pictured is a group of local residents after making the climb.
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Queenstown marathon a huge success REPORTER S STAFF editor@thewanakasun.co.nz Crowds gathered and records tumbled at a sunsoaked Air New Zealand Queenstown Marathon on Saturday (November 18). Almost 10,000 runners took on the course in excellent running conditions, with the male and female winners of the full and half marathons all setting record times. The athletes are estimated to have consumed 7,000 bananas and 15,214 litres of water as they ran 204,715 kilometres between them. They ranged in age from five to 93 years old and hailed from all over the world, with 1830 people coming from outside New Zealand. Race Director Nicole Fairweather said the event had provided a boost for the region and thanked everyone who helped out. “What a wonderful showcase this has been for the Queenstown Lakes District. This event is not possible without the support of that community, and we have to thank 520 dedicated and passionate volunteers for being such wonderful ambassadors for the event and for their hometown. $18,000 is going back into the community thanks to their efforts.” In addition to the $18,000 donation to local community groups, schools and clubs, it is estimated that the marathon contributed $8.5 million to the local economy. Attention has now turned to next year’s event and entries are already on sale. Visit queenstownmarathon.co.nz for more information.
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