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round 120 residents turned up to a meeting at the Lake Wanaka Centre last Thursday November 30 where the masterplan on active transport was unveiled. The Active Transport Collective is a collaborative group made up of members from Bike Wanaka, Upper Clutha Tracks Trust, Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) and the local schools. Feedback from school children in the district has shown that many of them would like to bike to school, but it is not safe enough for them to do so. Canadian Stantec transport engineer Tyler Golly, who had worked extensively on cycleways in Edmonton and Canmore,
Canada, said it was critical that a long term plan was put in place to ensure the community ultimately got the outcome it was looking for. The collective presented its strategy for a bike and walking network masterplan, with a delivery time of around 10 years. Bike Wanaka member Simon Telfer said there was no blue-print for a bike and walking network and no connections between the current tracks, with some not fit for purpose. “The town is growing. There is more residential development and road infrastructure, but minimal coordination between groups to link up cycleways,” Simon said. He presented seven maps to the audience which outlined five priorities to link cycleways to allow children to cycle safely around the town.
The highest priority was the School to Pool cycleway, followed by Anderson Road, Aubrey Road, Bridge (Albert Town) to town and Town Centre. Councillor Quentin Smith, one of the committee members, said, “It was fantastic to see a strong show of community support for active transport and this has also been well reflected in the pre-consultation for the Ten Year Plan. The Council is keen to lead a genuine shift from cars to more mixed transport options throughout the district, and this includes active forms of transport such as cycling. The recent introduction of the new $2 bus service in and around Queenstown is a prime example of this commitment. Getting residents and visitors out of cars and onto buses, bikes and walkways is something I am personally very
PHOTO: Barking Cat Photography passionate about. “This community-led plan will feed into an Active Transport Business Case and Wanaka Transport strategy with the goal of allocating funding to progress the business cases to NZTA in the first years of QLDC’s ten year plan. The ten year plan consultation period is March 12 to April 13, 2018. There will be a range of activities where people can learn what’s proposed in the draft plan and provide their feedback and submissions, and we encourage everyone to get involved. The draft plan is also likely to contain some funding for implementation but this is likely to be more fully addressed following the completion of the business cases, through subsequent Annual plans.” Pictured: Bike rider competing in 2017 Deans Bank 10 hour race.
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WHITE R ROB journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz Mount Aspiring College (MAC) students Luke Burke and Caitlin Gibson (pictured) have been named best all round boy and girl respectively at the school’s 2017 senior awards ceremony. Luke also took home the school’s dux award, PHOTO: Glenda Turnbull which recognises academic achievement and exam performance. MAC principal Wayne Bosley said that the awards were well-deserved. “The two students were involved in service, culture and sports and it’s about how well they engaged. It’s important that they are a really strong role model and after some robust discussion, we million would reduce that to $178. If it decided they were the worthy recipients,” he said. Each year, MAC honours high achievers across all didn’t invest the $6 million, ratepayers could be faced with a $220 rate. Councillors Quentin Smith, Calum MacLeod and WCB member Ruth Harrison all raised concerns at the $6 million figure. ROB WHITE Quentin and Ruth both wanted to journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz know if there was likely to be a greater impact on rates if part of the $6 million Concerns have been raised on social media in the was invested in a different way. past few weeks regarding the Hawea Recycling Calum was concerned the decision Centre overflowing with rubbish. One concerned was being rushed and that the Scurr resident also said her recycling had not been Heights fund was there for aspirational collected for two weeks, so we asked Queenstown projects. He felt the funding needed to Lakes District Council (QLDC) spokesperson Jimmy be allocated by the WBC with planning Sygrove what was happening and what the council and not be rushed into a decision on was doing about it. the day. “We would firstly like to thank the majority “It smacks of a missed opportunity,” of residents who are using the drop off centre Calum said. and kerbside collections appropriately and Councillor Ross McRobie moved to responsibly. However, the Hawea Recycling approve the $6 million debt reduction, Centre is currently being misused by some and a which was seconded by WCB member large amount of material is being dumped there Jude Battson, who said no-one had that shouldn’t be. This includes non-recyclable turned up at the public forum to object. material, such as TVs and appliances and Councillors McLeod, Smith and commercial waste, including construction and WCB member Ruth Harrison voted demolition waste. against the motion. Rachel used her “The majority of Hawea residents receive kerbside casting vote saying that absent WCB refuse and recycling collections and should be using member Ed Taylor had intimated he this weekly service to dispose of their household was in favour of the proposal. waste. There are currently approximately 30 Pictured: Rachel Brown and Calum MacLeod at the concrete pool earlier this year.
Scurr Heights fund used to reduce pool debt TURNBULL G GLENDA editor@thewanakasun.co.nz The Wanaka Community Board (WCB) approved a recommendation to reduce the debt on the new swimming pool by $6 million to be paid from the Wanaka Asset Sale Reserve fund at the WCB meeting last Thursday November 30. The decision was not made lightly with WCB chairperson Rachel Brown using her casting vote to get it through. Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) GM finance and regulatory Stewart Burns and chief executive officer Mike Thelan recommended that $6 million be allocated from the sale reserve fund to part repay Wanaka swimming pool debt. The draft 10 Year Plan 2018-28 Long Term Plan budgets are to be set in January 2018. Stewart said this would leave a sizeable balance in the fund for future projects, but the $6 million repayment would save a huge amount in interest. He said when the pool project was given the green light in the last long term plan, the potential rates impact was a concern and the QLDC and WCB wanted to mitigate the rates increase. Stewart said the rates impact indicated in 2014 was $184 per household and paying down the $6
year groups in three different ceremonies. Awards are given for academic achievement and success in service, culture and sports. Scholarships, which are supported and part-funded by local businesses, are also awarded. “We like to acknowledge success and we acknowledge service, culture and sport. We also acknowledge national and international success. The key is we like to showcase talent,” principal Bosley added. “I was really, really happy with all three ceremonies this year. The way they supported each other was something I was very happy to be a part of. We would also like to thank the members of the community for coming and supporting it.” In the senior awards, Samuel Sandri won proxime accessit and Emily Heath received the wholehearted contribution (junior).
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residential properties in Hawea who don’t receive a kerbside collection, however the amount of rubbish dumped at the site, both recyclable and non-recyclable, is far greater than what would be expected from this many households. “With such a large amount of mixed rubbish dumped at the site on a regular basis, it becomes a large task to have it sorted and disposed of, and this has a knock-on effect for the kerbside collections. “We’re currently working with our contractors to find a solution, but if the drop-off point continues to be misused, it will be closed. To cope with the increased demand over the busy Christmas and New Year’s period, there will be additional skips placed at the site as a temporary measure. “We ask that those using the drop off site ensure the material they are dropping off is residential household waste that is sorted appropriately, as continued misuse of the facility by the minority may see it ruined for the rest of the community. “If anyone has any questions or concerns about rubbish dumping or their kerbside collection, we ask that they contact us directly on 03 441 0422 or online at http://www.qldc.govt.nz/council-online/ online-forms/service-request.”
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Susan Finlay, Central Lakes Trust (CLT) acting CEO, has been appointed as the new chief executive for the Trust. CLT chairperson Tony Hill said Susan has worked within the Trust for the past 24 months and will transition into the role immediately. Former CEO, Paul Allison stepped down from the role on the September 4, after 10 years with the Trust. Tony said Susan was the outstanding candidate for the role given her experience and significant contribution since her arrival in June 2015. “Susan has been leading the way ever since Paul resigned, and while the other candidates were exemplary, and the process rigorous, we are thrilled to have Susan on board. “She will undoubtedly provide strong direction for the Trust as it moves into the future. Her business skills and experience coupled with her genuine passion for the organisation and for delivering the values of the trust for the ultimate benefit of the community is more than evident. I look forward to what the future holds.” Susan comes to the role with 25 years of experience in top executive roles throughout New Zealand, including a period of time in the energy sector as CFO for The Power Company and PowerNet during the Max Bradford reforms. She also has extensive experience in local government and policy from her
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time with Central Otago District Council. Susan said, “I am truly honoured and privileged to take on the CEO role. It is an interesting time for the Central Lakes community. Such rapid growth in the area puts all sorts of demands on our community resources.” Susan (pictured) is based in Cromwell where she lives with her husband Will, and their two children.
WHITE R ROB journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz The Overseas Investment Office (OIO) has confirmed it is investigating US television journalist and Wanaka landowner Matt Lauer and said there is a “range of regulatory tools or actions” it can take if good character rules have been broken. Lauer was sacked from NBC News last week after allegations of inappopriate sexual behaviour were made by a colleague and it could have repercussions for his ownership of Hunter Valley Station. The embattled Today show host and wife Annette purchased the property through company Orange Lakes (NZ) Ltd in February this year, but foreign buyers must be of ongoing good character to own land in New Zealand and concerns have been raised after the allegation surfaced. The OIO said it could not comment
on the ongoing investigation, but confirmed it was looking into the matter and said it had a range of options available depending on the findings. OIO deputy chief executive policy and overseas investment Lisa Barrett said, “The OIO is aware that allegations have been made in relation to Matt Lauer and that he is no longer working for NBC News in the USA. We are discussing this with his representative and are seeking further information. “For an overseas person to receive consent under the Overseas Investment Act, they need to be of good character. A condition of the consent granted to Orange Lakes Ltd to purchase the lease for Hunter Valley Station is that the individuals with control of that company must continue to be of good character. “There is a range of regulatory tools or actions we can take if we believe the Overseas Investment Rules have been broken.”
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Wanaka resident Ray Tiddy raised $4295 for his uncle’s fight against cancer by shaving off his beard on Friday (November 30). He was supported by Alibabas, who donated proceeds from every beard shave in November. People can still donate at www.gofundme.com/battle-for-bruce.
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as Chamber chair BUTLER D DANIELLE newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz Alistair King has retired as chair of Ignite Wanaka Chamber of Commerce after seven years in the role and more than a decade on the board. Alistair, who has recently taken over from Hetty Van Hale as the chair of the Festival of Colour, said that he felt it was a time for fresh leadership as he prepared to move on to new things. “It has been a privilege to be part of the executive over the years, being able to make changes to the Chamber over this time and putting my stamp on Wanaka’s business community,” Alistair, pictured, said. “The Wanaka Chamber in my view punches above its weight given the financial resources it has. We have one of the strongest memberships per business capita in NZ of any Chamber; we have a lot of fun and are always the envy of other Chambers when we attend the National Chamber conferences.” A new chairperson will be elected into the role this week.
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WHITE R ROB journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz Seven young people have been honoured for their contributions to the community at the fourth annual Kahu Youth Awards. The ceremony took place at Rippon Hall on Tuesday (November 28) and Lilly Wilson (12 and under), Maddison Frazer (14 and under), Kate Goodsell (16 and under) and Chris Wood (18 and under) all won awards for their efforts, with
Olivia Huddleston and Anna Edwards receiving commendations. Georgia McGregor took home the Supreme award for her work at Aspiring Enliven, unpaid babysitting for three families in need, volunteering at Oanaka Preschool and baking for a family friend. The night was organised by the Upper Clutha Youth Council and Kahu Youth’s Richard Elvey said it was an important reminder of how much young people contribute to the town.
“I was really proud of the Youth Council and, as always, humbled by the amount of good things being done by our local young people once again. I congratulate all of them. “That is the aim of these awards. Aside from celebrating all the good stuff these young people are doing, it is to showcase to the community that it has some amazing young people in its midst,” he said. Pictured are some of the members of the Youth Council.
Changes to safety bylaw hinted TURNBULL G GLENDA editor@thewanakasun.co.nz Councillor Calum MacLeod hinted there would be changes to the Navigational Safety Bylaw after the submissions hearings last month. 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 and in Queenstown on November 16. 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. At the Wanaka Community Board meeting
last Thursday November 30, Calum said there were five changes to the bylaw that were more than minor, and these changes will be reported to the council meeting. The changes will mean the bylaw will need to go through the consultation process again. The panel will put forward a recommendation to the full council meeting on December 14 which is open to the public.
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Rugby. What a great game! It is great fun to photograph, whether on a school playing field, local club or the more rarified professional grounds like the Forsyth Barr stadium. Like most sports the best images of Rugby matches contain certain key moments. These include taking the photo when the action has reached a climactic moment, ensuring the ball is included in the image and observing the facial expressions of the players whether showing anger, frustration or elation. Team stripes are colourful and can often add interest to our picture. Once we have recognised our potential subject matter we can now concentrate on the field of play, the background and where we should position ourselves. One of the key elements of photographing rugby is capturing the ball in play. Certainly great action shots with wonderful facial expressions and body movements can be made, but with no ball the essence of the game is lost. Photo opportunities abound; scrums, lineouts, rucks, individual runs and tackles and, of course, try-time all offer opportunities to make great images. We must be in the correct position in relation to the Sun to avoid faces in the shadows. We can avoid having distracting backgrounds like buildings or car parks by changing how we take the picture. Try getting down low by
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sitting or crouching. Alternatively, get up high. The easiest way to blur a background is to get as close to our subject as we can and the background as far away as possible. If we take pictures sideways across the field we restrict ourselves to half the pitch, whereas if we are behind one of the try-lines we have the whole length of the field between our subject and the background, making it easier to blur. If you have a long telephoto lens (300-600mm), it is easy to get up close to the action and isolate the players. Taking photos from behind the try-line is favoured by many professional photographers shooting with long telephoto lenses. This position has the advantage of being able to isolate the subject, pick-up runs and capture try-time from a dynamic position. A DSLR (or equivalent) is ideal for achieving great images. A telephoto zoom lens (70mm-300mm) will allow us to shoot a wide variety of rugby pictures. The luxury of a 400mm+ prime lens would really be nice, as this would enable us to get closeup and personal with the players, but this is not so essential with amateur games. As a guide, ideal camera settings include keeping our aperture at or near its widest setting to allow maximum light to reach the camera’s sensor, fast shutter speeds (1,000 sec+), shoot in burst mode to help achieve the decisive moment, use an ISO of 800/1200, autofocus and auto white balance. Creating great rugby
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pictures takes practice as players move fast. However with the right equipment and a little bit of know-how we can capture images that we, our family and friends will be happy to print or put on-line. Tim Herrick’s picture ‘Determination’ is a great example of how delightful taking photos of local rugby can be. The image was taken at Cromwell Rugby Club and the little fella with the ball and the determined expression is his six year old grandson George, backed up by his brother Will. Tim crouched down low to get his shot, using a Nikon D60 camera, aperture f5.6, shutter
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speed 1/2000th and ISO 400. Tim’s picture was given a ‘Merit’ award by the Judge of the Club’s monthly competition. Wanaka Camera Club is dedicated to help improve the skills of anyone interested in photography. We welcome anyone, 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 on December 11 is the Club’s Christmas Dinner and prizegiving. There is no Club night in January, so our next meeting will be February 13, 7.30pm at St John Room, Link Way.
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a great opportunity to bolster that resume with a summer internship with Fire and Emergency,” John said. The key messages he wants to get out to people Fire Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) will be focusing on using social media this summer in a bid this summer is fire safety on Fernhill where there to minimize the incidence of fires both in rural and has a high incidence of fires being lit in backyards and fireworks causing fires. urban areas. Fire Safety on Mt Iron is a priority as is reducing FENZ fire risk management officer John Smalls false alarms, smoke alarms, chimney (pictured) has been in the job fires and promotion of the service’s Fire for two years and his aim is to Wise programme. reduce fire calls in our area for the “We all want our volunteer fire crews volunteer fire crews. to enjoy their Christmas and New Year. “As part of our summer We want to get the message out to have marketing campaign in our office fun, but to take care with fire over the we want to start creating and dry summer period,” John said. sharing some fun short videos So if you are a creative looking for for social media. With that in something to bolster your CV for mind we really need to get some university, John would like to hear from creative young people on board. you. He can be contacted on 03 441 4550 So if you are or know a teenager PHOTO: Glenda turnbull or john.smalls@fireandemergency.nz with time on their hands this is
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Warnings have been issued for Central Otago as the recent warm dry weather pushes it into the restricted fire zone. Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s Southern District principal rural fire officer Elton Smith said that fire and emergency crews had been unseasonably busy with a number of vegetation fires, mostly in Southland, since October. “Rainfall deficits are currently high which is compounding seasonal drying. If you have undertaken any prescribed burning, particularly larger material, it is important that these burn sites are actively monitored, particularly if wind is forecast as these can re-ignite weeks after they appear out,” he said. All open air fires are currently prohibited in Central Otago. Fire weather and open fire permit requirements can be checked at www.checkitsalright.nz.
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Coastguard New Zealand’s Old4New lifejacket campaign will pitch up in Wanaka for the first time in the new year. Now in its second year, the initiative visits boat ramps and key locations across the country taking in old, damaged and out-of-date lifejackets in exchange for discounted new, quality Hutchwilco lifejackets. Wanaka Coastguard president Jonathan Walmisley said, “This is the first year this initiative has come to Wanaka, so take this opportunity to swap that tired old lifejacket for a new one at a reduced cost. Give yourself peace of mind that your lifejackets meet the standard required and keep you afloat when you need them.
“The message is simple: life jackets save lives, so wear one. Be safe, wear a lifejacket, have a means of communication, watch the weather and be sober.” Coastguard New Zealand CEO Patrick Holmes said that two-thirds of recreational boating fatalities would likely have been preventable if lifejackets had been worn. The Old4New van will be at Kai Whaka Pai on Sunday January 7 from 1pm to 4pm and at Lake Dunstan Playground on Alpha Street, Cromwell, from 8am to 11am on Monday January 8. The initiative is funded by Maritime New Zealand with support from the Southern Trust, Hutchwilco and the Giltrap Group. Pictured are Coastguard members after completing their five yearly Swim Test in their lifejackets.
REPORTER S STAFF editor@thewanakasun.co.nz The region’s Plunket services are celebrating the extension to paid parental leave as an important investment in families and the future of New Zealand. The Paid Parental Leave Bill passed its third reading on Thursday November 30, with the new law extending parental leave from 18 weeks to 22 weeks from July 1 2018, and to 26 weeks from July 1 2020. “The extension to paid parental leave is a step forward to be celebrated. It means parents and caregivers will have a greater opportunity to spend more time at home during the critical first months of their baby’s life. It’s also a positive step towards society starting to really value the time families spend caring for their babies and young children,” said Plunket chief executive Amanda Malu.
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Concerns for recreational water use rise BUTLER D DANIELLE newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz Otago Fish and Game has criticised the council for not doing enough to plan for increased surface water recreational use. Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) met with Fish and Game and the Upper Clutha Angling Club to discuss the issue, which Fish and Game wants to see as a higher priority, particularly in the Queenstown Lakes District. Environmental officer for Otago Fish and Game Council Nigel Paragreen said, “In a few short years the amount of people wanting to swim, raft, boat, float and fish in our waterways has increased to the point where there are now clear concerns. “We’re already seeing a demand for the QLDC to provide guidance that fits with the community’s expectation that the type of recreation be suited to the characteristics and environmental limits of a given water body. For example in the Upper Clutha between Lake Wanaka and Albert Town, where overwhelmingly people are opposed to the
proposed speed uplift for a variety of environmental and amenity reasons, not just based on safety concerns. Because the region is growing so quickly I think we’ll see more conflict right across the district unless we are proactive.” QLDC communications and engagement manager Naell Crosby-Roe said that while there were mechanisms to manage activity on the district’s lakes and rivers including the District Plan, the Navigation Bylaw and the resource consent application process for commercial operators, a long-term strategy for recreational surface water use wasn’t currently a planned project. “Well-known harbourmaster Marty Black and his team are evervigilant to ensure safety and enjoyment for all users of the district’s waterways. “Council officers are aware of the increasing popularity of surface water recreational activities and will continue to use the existing tools to balance the needs of commercial operators providing valuable tourist attractions with those of residents who want to swim, fish, and boat,” Naell said.
Millions for MAC redevelopment BUTLER D DANIELLE newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz Mount Aspiring College (MAC) will receive around $13 million for redevelopment, expected to begin early next year. Education Minister Chris Hipkins announced the three-year redevelopment on Monday December 4, which will include 18 new teaching spaces, the modernisation of five existing teaching spaces and the demolition of four outdated teaching spaces.
“This investment recognises that Mount Aspiring College is growing rapidly, and needs both expansion and modernisation to cope with their expanding roll,” Mr Hipkins said. “Wanaka is one of the fastest-growing towns in New Zealand, and it’s vital that we reflect that growth through delivering this project,” said Mr Hipkins. The college’s roll has increased from 660 students to more than 900 students over the last six years, and is predicted to reach 1500 by 2025.
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Wanaka Sun welcomes new ad rep WHITE R ROB journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz Jill Geary has rejoined the Wanaka Sun as it’s advertising representative. She returns after a varied career, which saw her work in sales roles for the Otago Daily Times, Harcourts, Bayleys and Wyndham Vacation Resort. Jill will head up the Sun’s advertising operation and said she was very happy to be back. “It feels great. There has been such growth in Wanaka and I’m really keen to get out there and meet people and see what we can do for the town’s great businesses, which are booming. “I am looking forward to building previous relationships and creating new ones,” she said. Originally from Dunedin, Jill moved to Wanaka 18 years ago after holidaying here for more than two decades. “Wanaka is such an attractive destination and we always loved coming here, so when the opportunity to move here came up we
jumped at it. I feel a part of this town and the chance to help businesses and the local newspaper work together for the good of Wanaka was too good to pass up.” For anyone interested in advertising opportunities, Jill can be contacted on 021 786 740 or adrep@ thewanakasun.co.nz.
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WHITE R ROB journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz Local residents will be invited to boo, cheer and shout “oh yes it is” after Wanaka finally confirmed its own pantomime. The show will be called Cindy and the Villainells and is being billed as a local and topical twist on the classic tale of Cinderella. It is being supported by Queenstown Lakes District Council, Creative New Zealand and the Upper Clutha Community Arts Council and it’s not behind you, but in front of you, with performances scheduled for the week before Christmas. Gilly Pugh will direct the play and the script has been penned by local writer and poet Liz Breslin. Producer Richard Elvey said he was delighted that panto’ season was finally coming to Wanaka. “I was in Gilly’s play and I said ‘Wanaka really needs a pantomime.’ Nothing happened for a while, then a few months later I was chatting to Liz and she thought it was a great idea. Gilly then said Liz was on board and we were going to do a panto’. They are PHOTO: Eric Schusser
WHITE R ROB journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz Cromwell art group Hullabaloo will open its new exhibition at the end of this week. The group, made up of 15 artists, runs exhibitions twice a year and the theme is ‘water’ for this summer’s show, which opens on Sunday (December 10). Hullaballoo member and sculptor Megan Huffadine said artists had each been given two metres of wall space for their work, which would help provide a new experience for visitors. “It’s going to be like 15 exhibitions. That’s going to be quite different and it is something I am looking forward to. Having a set space for each member means they get a chance to create a story around the theme. It means the whole gallery will have a different look,” she said. Megan also said that she was looking forward to seeing the artwork unveiled, because each artist
keeps their work under wraps until the event. “We go off and work in our own studios, so I have no idea what everyone will bring. It’s a surprise and it’s exciting for all of us to see how people have interpreted the theme.” Fellow member and sculptor Andi Regan will be at the exhibition and she said her work would raise an important point with those who viewed it. “I enjoy the challenge of transforming cable ties, an everyday common object, into sculptures that investigate naturally occurring patterns, forms and colour whilst making a comment about environmental issues that affect our land and seas,” she said. ‘Water’ runs from December 10 until January 6 at Hullabaloo Art Space in Cromwell’s Heritage Precinct and is open every day except Christmas Day and Boxing Day from 10am to 4pm. Pictured is ceramicist Lynne Wilson preparing her work.
very much the catalysts,” he said. Gilly said it would be a night to look forward to. “We have a cast of really talented actors and they are a joy to work with. Rehearsals are underway and it’s going to be entertaining for all age groups. I’m super proud to be a part of it,” she said. All of the acting roles have been filled by locals, with Ella Moore starring as Cindy and Kim Nichol, Gabriel Schwarz and Merle Schlüter appearing as the Villainelles. Richard himself will play the evil property developer, which he says is at odds with his local image as a Kahu Youth worker. “I said I want to be the bad guy. I think with the jobs I do in town I am seen to do good things, so it’s the good guy playing the bad guy. Plus I have a British accent and we always seem to play the villains in American films,” he said. Cindy and the Villainelles will be at the Lake Wanaka Centre from December 21-23. The show starts at 7pm, with one 2pm matinee on the 23rd. Tickets are available in Eventfinda, priced at $19 for adults and $9 for children.
In this week’s CRIMELINE …. REPORTER S STAFF editor@thewanakasun.co.nz Senior Constable Darren Cranfield said it had been a reasonably quiet week. The Masonic Lodge had its barrier arm damaged for the second time this year and Police are interested in hearing from anyone with information. There was a large turnout of emergency services from Alexandra, Cromwell and Queenstown with two seriously injured people transported to Dunedin hospital by helicopter. Police thanked members of the public who assisted in the early stages at the scene, saying they did a fantastic job,
which was much appreciated by all emergency staff. The occupants from the car are American tourists and remain in a serious condition. Police also reported a large amount of deer have escaped or let out of paddocks in Cardrona Valley, with most now recovered. Police have asked people to take care and be on the lookout for roaming animals, especially at night. There was a reminder to be very vigilant with scams, via emails and now TXTs, stating money has been won. To check out the latest information go to Scamwatch NS that has a message from NZ Police.
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Classically music celebrated its 10th anniversary at its end of year concert at the Lake Wanaka Centre last Sunday December 3.
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The fabulous photo by Robert Sanson of Palmerston North is of nest 3 and is typical of the action that is going down at the marina right now. A similar behaviour has been ongoing towards the birds on nest 4 and this week I witnessed two events that I have not previously seen. On Tuesday, I watched a pair of grebes harassing the incubating bird on nest 4 to the extent that she eventually jumped off the nest to retaliate against one grebe. In a flash, the mate of the attacking bird jumped onto the nest and when the owner of the nest eventually drove the usurper off, there was a brand new egg on the nest, white as white among a grubby looking clutch of four. On Friday I noted that the squabble was ongoing and the invaders appeared to be pecking at something in the water. I moved onto the marina to get a better look and discovered that the interlopers were attacking a grebe chick that was at best two days old and very much looking the worse for wear. By the time I had returned to the berth in my kayak, things appeared to have been sorted and the chick was on the back of the parent. It has been known for sometime that “egg dumping” occurs in grebes, but in a species that does not obviously benefit from this, it is a quite extraordinary behaviour. It is however, for the dumper, one way of being first in
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the queue for the nest when vacated. We did a thorough nest check on Sunday with the help of my grebies. There are twelve platforms at present, of which eleven are occupied by some 26 eggs and five chicks. There are at least three other pairs prospecting. Corrine in Glenorchy is not having much luck enticing her grebes to use a platform instead of a nest under the willows. By my count her birds have made three nests and lost each one with eggs shortly after it was made. That’s how it seems to be in nature and why we do what we do in Wanaka. – John Darby
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Jessie Fraser took out first and second overall overall in the Intermediate Championships section of the Otago Southland Pony Club Dressage Championship recently. Jessie rode on Littoria GNZ for her first place and Just Jackson for second place. Jessie recently secured her place on the OSPC team as an intermediate rider. Jessie will now compete at the South Island and National competition in January 2018 at Mcleans Island in Christchurch. Wakatipu Pony Club rider Abigail White also secured a
junior spot in the team. Meanwhile Molly Todd, Danielle Molloy and Ava Plimmer competed at the SCNO Show jumping FEI World Challenge in Waimate last weekend. Molly placed first 110cm and second 100cm on Halcyon Beaudunnit in the pony category then on Goldsmith she won a 105cm. Danielle placed first in a 100cm pony on Just Lucky. This weekend 12 riders representing Mount Aspiring College will compete at the Southland Secondary School Showjumping competition in Gore. Photo: Jessie is pictured riding Littoria GNZ.
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some amazing country not usually accessible to the public. The trek is catered with meals, hot drinks, paddocking and water for horses, with trekkers required to bring their own sleeping gear and eating utensils. Entertainment will be provided for trekkers on Sunday night at Minaret Station. Proceeds from the trek will go to Central Otago Hunt. For more information and registration details, Ted can be contacted on 027 536 5822 or tedottrey@hotmail.com.
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Lake Hawea Golf Club - Medal/LGU/Ringers 1st Ian Burglar Brown 84/26/58, 2nd Red Scrum Stevenson 76/17/59, 3rd Neil Matchett 76/14/62, 4th Hamish Watt 82/17/65, 5th Tony Arscott 73/8/65, 6th Lindsay Muir 86/20/66, 7th Gerry Browne 81/14/67. Ladies 1st Bernie Raffe 88/16/72. Closest To Pin No 1 & 10 Men Ian Burglar Brown Ladies Bernie Raffe. Closest to The Pin No 5 & 14 Men Tony Arscott, Ladies Bernie Raffe, Two’s Allan Easte No 14, Birdies / Net Eagle, Hole 9 Lindsay Muir, Two’s Adam Clifford No. 14.
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L Leon Roode While most footballers are enjoying hot sunny days, cricket and swimming, for four Wanaka boys, football season isn’t quite over. Fletcher Cavanagh, Weston Bell, Michael Gealogo and Toa Roode are still playing and have been selected for the FootballSouth Federation U-15 team that will travel to Wellington to compete at the 2017 National age group tournament on December 13-17. The boys have been travelling to Dunedin for fortnightly training and friendly practice games. All four have had a very successful
year, with all four being part of the Wanaka Associated Football Club U-17 team that won this year’s Sunday League Championship. They were also part of the successful Central Otago U-15 representative team that placed second at the South Island Championships in Timaru. Fletcher, Weston and Toa made the Mount Aspiring College (MAC) 1st XI football team for the first time. The team placed fifth for the second year in a row at the Jim Whisart NZ Secondary school tournament in Christchurch. Weston, Toa and Michael were members of the MAC College Junior futsal team that won the Otago secondary school Futsal Championships
and Fletcher was a member of the senior boys team that placed second in its respective age group. Fletcher and Toa were members of the MAC senior boys Futsal Team that competed in the NZ secondary school futsal championships in Wellington. Weston and Toa’s futsal skill were rewarded with selection to the FootballSouth Federation U-16 representative team that played at the NZ youth championships in Palmerston North earlier this year. All four boys can look back on 2017 with a great sense of accomplishment and achievement and we wish them well in Wellington. Pictured are Michael Gealogo, Fletcher Cavanagh, Weston Bell and Toa Roode.
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Hawea Kyokushin Karate held its annual camp at the Hawea Flat Hall on November 25-26. The group of 39 karateka stayed in the dojo for 24 hours of training including traditional martial arts, water based fight training, board and tile breaks, fighting, self defense and general strength and stamina, with a small amount of sleep. Students aged six to 60 attended and were instructed by Sensei Mike, Tania and Lachy Brett. The club would like to thank Pete and Careen Kemp and Liz Rimmer for organising the exceptional food.
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TURNBULL G GLENDA editor@thewanakasun.co.nz The Wanaka Golf Club held their Junior Tournament last Sunday December 3, with 35 children competing. The competitions contested were the 18 Hole Tournament and the three, six and nine hole competitions. George McDonald (pictured) took out the 18 hole Gross with a score of 70. Nett Boy winner was Joseph Hancock (St Clair) 68, and runner up was Jan Ebbinge (Wakatipu Junio) 73. Nett Girl winner was Heidi Niederer 72, and runner up was Yoon Ae Jeong (Wakatipu Junior) 78. In the Nine hole tournament Sam Porter won the gross, with runner up Coen Banks (Wakatipu Junior). Nett winner was Jack Scott and Nett Runner up was Max Porter. Best Non Handicap was taken out by Archie McRae. In the six hole tournament Emma Niederer won the gross, Runner up was Kade Lawrie and 2nd runner up were Riley McRae and Ruben Harley. The three hole tournament gross was won by Charlie Lovelock with runner up Conor Waghorn. Tournament convenor Benn Ashford said the tournament went really well. “The younger generation really embraced the tournament nd for many it was their first taste of competition, Benn said there were many entrants from last year returning. “It was great to see returning players with a majority showing a vast improvement in their game. We had lots of support from the club, volunteers and parents alike and it was great to see a local winner of the main event,” Benn said. The juniors meeting every Tuesday evening for coaching and from February 2018 the club will be introducing a Sunday event for the Juniors.
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Athletes in the medals at Nationals TURNBULL G GLENDA editor@thewanakasun.co.nz Wanaka athletes featured in the medals at the NZ Secondary Schools Athletics Championships in Hastings last weekend. Sammy Burke won silver in the Sr Girls 4 km Road Race. Coach Val Burke said she led the entire race. “Her plan was to push as hard as she could and break up the field. The field was whittled to three and the two girls ran on her shoulder the entire race. In the final 100 metres it was a sprint finish with all three girls receiving the same time. Sammy was beaten by one step! It was an exciting race,” Val said. In the Sr Boys 6km road race, Gregor Findlay ran in a bunch of six in the first lap, which whittled down to three people with Gregor in third. The runners spread out and Gregor worked hard to keep his third position, giving him the bronze medal. Zoe Smith won bronze in the Junior Girls 1500m. She took the lead from the start to break up the competitive group of 16 runners. “Again, no one was happy to share the work, so Zoe led for three laps. At the bell lap the pace quickened and Zoe picked up the pace with five other girls, finishing with
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a sprint finish to give her a 3rd place finish and the bronze medal,” she said. Val said Janus Stauffenberg was in the highly competitive 1500m Sr Boys race. “This race was anticipated to be the highlight of the weekend as five boys had
run <3:50 in the weeks proceeding, that is fast!. Janus ran a brilliant race and placed a respectable fifth place. Local competitors also fared well in the sprints and jumping. Jack East took silver in the Junior Boys 400m. Abby East finished
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outside the finals in the Jr Girls 400m, Laura MacCullogh placed ninth in the Sr Girls 400m, Abby Fisher ran two 100m personal bests and made it to the semi finals (11th place) and Rory Hannon placed seventh in the Sr Boys long jump.
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