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resident who asked for dedicated dog behaviour signs at Wanaka Cemetery has finally got her wish. Gena Konia lost her daughter Scarlett (pictured) aged seven, in March 2016, and a member of the family visits her grave every day. Ever since then, they have become increasingly upset at the regular sight of dogs wandering over graves, and in some cases using them as a toilet. “To me it seems to be plain common-sense not to have dogs walking, urinating and defecating on graves, but morally and culturally I know people are different. I respect these differences, but I do ask that people spare a thought for those resting there, as they too deserve the same level of respect,” Gena said. After the situation escalated at the end of last year, Gena decided to contact Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) to express her concerns and ask for dedicated signs reminding dog-owners of the cemetery’s rules. She didn’t receive a response for the first month, but council spokesperson Sam White has now confirmed to the Wanaka Sun that all dogs must be controlled and said new signs would soon be installed. “We’re grateful to the local resident who reported this unpleasant situation at Wanaka Cemetery. Council’s Dog Control bylaw states that dog
owners must keep their dog under control on a leash in all cemeteries and other specific public places like playgrounds. Furthermore, owners of a dog in a public place must carry a bag or other receptacle suitable for the removal of dog poo and must remove it immediately. Every person who commits an offence under this bylaw is liable to a penalty of up to $300. “There are decals on the main cemetery sign indicating dogs must be kept on a leash, but as a result of this feedback Council will be installing new dedicated signage to address this issue.” For Gena and her family, the signs are welcome news, but they still live with the fear that it won’t solve the problem. “I do feel really pleased and thankful that they are willing to act and place something at the cemetery. However, call me cynical, but I guess I am realistic that this probably won’t stop many people using the area as a recreational ground for their dogs. “Sadly I recognise that unless people have loved ones buried there, and I acknowledge I am extra vigilant because Scarlett is at a young age where as parents we are fiercely protective of her, they may not realise the offensive magnitude their actions can have. “I am just waiting for the day I go down there and there’s dog faeces on my daughter’s grave.” Members of the public can report incidents regarding dogs 24/7 by phoning 03 443 0024 or emailing services@qldc.govt.nz.
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Water tested at Wanaka spring WHITE R ROB journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz A non-profit community organisation has taken samples from the Wanaka Community Spring to verify it is safe to drink. The Touchstone Project, which aims to raise awareness about water quality, took the decision to test water from the Lakeside Road spring after concerns were passed on by local residents. The spring has seen its flow reduced to a trickle at times recently, believed to be the result of nearby building work, and this has raised questions for some people over whether it is drinkable. Touchstone’s Chris Arbuckle said he wanted to carry out tests to ensure the water’s safety, although he fully expects it to get the all-clear. “There’s a lot of people asking
questions about it, so it’s all about growing awareness. I had some people saying ‘it’s contaminated you shouldn’t drink it’, so it’s better to know. I doubt very much there’s a problem. “Touchstone.org.nz received funding to enable community awareness raising about water quality. This is part of that project,” he said. The group has already tested the spring’s water twice for bacteria, in July and October of last year, and the results came back negative both times. The water from Bullock Creek has also been tested and proved to be of a high quality. Chris said the new water samples were sent to the lab on Friday (January 12) and that this analysis would be more in-depth. Results will be posted on www. touchstone.org.nz and the Touchstone Facebook page next week.
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BUTLER D DANIELLE newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz A Lake Hawea cancer survivor will take on two tough challenges to inspire other women living with the disease. Frankie Sanders (37), pictured, is tackling the gruelling multisport Red Bull Defiance race this weekend (January 20 to 21) with fellow breast cancer survivor Deanne Blegg (48) of Melbourne. The pair will undergo two days of off-road trail running, kayaking, mountain biking and abseiling through Wanaka’s high country stations, mountains, lakes and rivers, but that will just be the beginning of their 2018 challenges. Frankie and Deanne will be joined by Havelock North’s Shanel Murray (37) and Melbourne’s Lesa Muir (48) to take on notoriously tough adventure race GODZone in March as part of Team NZHL: Women Beyond Cancer, which has been sponsored by home loans and insurance company NZHL. Frankie said that the four women, who have all battled significant cancers, were competing to connect with as many women as possible. “We want to inspire and provide hope to other women and their supporters that you can move forward and challenge yourself again, and show that nothing is impossible, even though during chemo things look very bleak,” she said. Frankie was diagnosed with grade three, stage three HER2-positive, which is an aggressive form of breast cancer, in June 2015. Since then she has undergone surgery to remove
her tumor, six months of chemotherapy, three months of radiotherapy, another eight months of targeted chemotherapy and ongoing medication. Before this the cyclist, climber, skier and tramper won the WEMBO World Championship MTB 24 hour solo single speed in 2013, as well as competing in an all-female team in 2013’s GeoQuest and getting stuck in to 2014’s GODZone. This year’s ten-day, unsupported navigation of Fiordland’s rugged wilderness, trekking, biking, kayaking and packrafting in a fight to reach the GODZone finish line will only be the second biggest challenge of the four ladies’ lives following each of their battles with cancer. “We want to motivate other women cancer survivors to get back out there, to dream a little and give themselves goals and challenges beyond fighting cancer,” the team’s mission statement says. Frankie admits that when she was first quizzed by her 2014 GODZone teammate Adam Fairmaid on whether she would be entering 2018’s challenge, she gave a million reasons why she wasn’t. “As I heard myself talking to Adam I heard the excuses. It wasn’t the me I knew from before cancer. Whilst there was no undoing the cancer, I also realised that I couldn’t be a victim to cancer. I couldn’t let it take away who I was, that there was a life after. The second chance life and a chance to be inspired and to inspire,” Frankie said. “We are a team of chicks saying ‘f**k you cancer’. We will come back. We will compete. And we will be strong again. You cannot steal away our light. Not only are we survivors, but we can recover from breast cancer and move beyond it.”
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WHITE R ROB journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz Freedom camping remains a hot topic in the region and this week, the Wanaka Sun was contacted by concerned resident Mark Hadida on the subject. He asked what the council does to combat freedom camping and what it expects members of the public to do about it. “Do we have wardens in Wanaka? Every morning and night, I walk my dog along Waterfall Creek waterfront. Every night, there are at least one or two freedom camper vans. What do I do? Not say anything to them, and then my dog finds their poo the next day! Or ruin my peaceful walk by asking them to move on and have the potential argument that follows?” Mark said. We asked Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) for answers and spokesperson Rebecca Pitts got in touch. “There are patrols in Wanaka for three hours every day which focus on high profile areas such as the waterfront. The patrols include a mix of
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The three Wells brothers travelling to compete in next month’s Winter Olympics have bagged their place in an exclusive club of sibling trios that have competed in the same Winter Olympic Games. Jackson (19) and Beau-James Wells (22) were selected last week to represent New Zealand at the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games, joining brother Byron (25), who was selected last year. Jackson will compete in freeski slopestyle, while Beau-James and Byron will compete in freeski halfpipe at the Games in South Korea from February 9 to 25. Their fourth sibling, freestyle skier Jossi (27), was forced to withdraw from the team last week due to injury. Jossi, who finished fourth in halfpipe at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, said that while he was gutted
he wouldn’t get to compete alongside his brothers, he couldn’t wait to cheer them on. Beau-James, who also competed at the 2014 Winter Olympics, placing sixth in halfpipe, said that he felt blessed to be selected to represent New Zealand at the games for the second time. “It’s sad that Jossi will not be coming with us, but I’m really excited that two of my brothers will be there with me,” he said. The Olympians’ father and coach Bruce Wells said that he was inspired by the boys and that the amount of work they had put in to get to the Olympics was phenomenal. The three brothers join just 13 other sibling trios to compete in the same Winter Olympics in its 94 years, with four siblings in the same games remaining the official world record. Pictured: Beau-James in action at the Copper World Cup last month.
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WHITE R ROB journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz Tickets for the Wanaka A&P Show will be available for purchase online this year, organisers have announced. It is the first time in the event’s 81year history that tickets have been sold electronically and the move aims to cut down on wait times for the 35,000 people expected to attend. The new process will be run by Dash
Ticketing and although tickets will be available on the gate, people will save money by buying online and gain a free entry into the draw to win a $10,000 spa pool. Event manager Jane Stalker said moving online brought a range of benefits. “Due to the overwhelming success of the show, and its continued growth, we needed to review the entry system. The aim is to reduce the queues and make access into the show easier.
“We are thrilled as the new ticketing system will allow us to accurately measure visitor numbers and therefore assist with more comprehensive planning.” Organisers also confirmed that two Park n Ride shuttles will run to the showgrounds from opposite the medical centre on Cardrona Valley Road. The 2018 Wanaka A&P Show will be held from March 9 to 10. Tickets are available at www.wanakashow.co.nz.
Cavalcade to ‘boost’ Hawea BUTLER D DANIELLE newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz Lake Hawea will be the host of 2019’s Goldfields Cavalcade after having to turn down the opportunity in 2018. Cavalcade organisers met in Hawea on Sunday January 14 to discuss the logistics of hosting an expected 500 Cavalcaders plus their supporters.
Coordinator Terry Davis said that the event would provide an economic boost to the community, with previous host towns raising between $20,000 and $30,000. An organising committee is currently working on plans for the event, which will see four horse riding trails, two wagon trails, two walking trails and one or two bike riding trails come into Lake Hawea early next year. Organisers said that there would be lots
of opportunities for local Hawea groups to participate in the Cavalcade process, which would hopefully ensure that the event would provide a much-needed boost to their finances. The last time the Cavalcade was held locally was in 2009, when a record number of more than 6000 people lined Ardmore Street to watch the parade of Cavalcaders coming into Wanaka.
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Spark your joy; banish the back-to-work blues Murray K Kate Community Networks Manager At this time of year, many of us may experience the ‘back-to-work blues’; it’s normal! Your summer holiday has come to an end and while you may want to feel the sand between your toes, you’re heading back to the grindstone. Yes, it can be hard, but that melancholy you may be feeling is very common. So, here are the Mental Health Foundation’s top tips to banish the back-to-work blues: • Create a harmonious work environment – organise your workspace, have some flowers or photos of friends and family on your desk or work area. • Think about your personal growth – are there opportunities for professional development you could seize this year? • Review your job – is it still fulfilling your needs and does it still challenge you? • Take time out - go for a walk or read a bit of a good book. • Get organised – get up earlier so you don’t have to rush. Set aside time for processing emails. Break large projects into small steps. • After-work activities – arrange sporting or social activities with friends and family so you have something to look forward to in the evenings or at weekends. • Look after yourself – Get more sleep, take part in more physical activity and eat well so you think more clearly and feel less stressed. Community Networks Wanaka is involved in the Wanaka Alcohol Group (WAG). The following is some information from WAG to help us to make healthy choices to reduce alcohol-related harm. Parenting tips around youth and parties. Having social time is important to all community
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WHITE R ROB journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz Warbirds Over Wanaka will put on another free event at the lakefront this year, organisers have confirmed. Members of the public will be able to enjoy a live ‘moose’ capture and a Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) finale, starting at 4.30pm on Good Friday (March 30). The free event has been running since 2014 and attracts thousands of people down to the lake to watch. Warbirds Over Wanaka general manager Ed Taylor said it aimed to promote the airshow whilst offering something for the local community to get involved in. “We wanted to give local families a chance to come down to the lakefront and get a taste of the airshow for free.
But our airshow visitors have also loved the innovation and it’s now part and parcel of the whole event,” he said. The moose capture will include a helicopter from the early days of deer recovery in the region and is a tribute to Sir Tim Wallis, a pioneer of deer capture in the region. The RNZAF, making its first appearance at the event, will entertain the crowds with a winching performance and a spectacular flare display. The event will also see the return of the Catalina Flying Boat landing on the lake. The 30th anniversary Warbirds Over Wanaka International Airshow is being held on March 30 to April 1 at Wanaka Airport. For more information and tickets, visit www. warbirdsoverwanaka.com. Pictured is the Catalina and Flotilla at the 2016 Warbirds over Wanaka.
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Further upgrades for track TURNBULL G GLENDA editor@thewanakasun.co.nz The new carpark at Roys Peak track has been put to good use this summer, with the carpark overflowing during the Christmas and New Year break (pictured). Late last year, the car park area was doubled in size after further land was bought by the Department of Conservation (DOC). The track was also upgraded during this time. DOC senior ranger Annette Grieve said there were further improvements in the pipeline. “We are intending to install a containment toilet near the ridgeline on Roys Peak, out of sight. The toilet and site have been designed and
DOC are currently going through the process to contract someone to have it installed. As it is a containment toilet, any waste will have to be removed by helicopter. We hope to have it in place before the end of this season,” Annette said. DOC figures showed that 64,000 people used the Roys Peak track from November 2016 to November 2017, with no sign of the number of people visiting the track abating. The writer walked the track on December 30 and on descent passed over 350 people climbing the mountain. DOC has asked people to be responsible when parking their car and not to park along the side of the road on the yellow lines over the busy holiday period.
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REPORTER S STAFF editor@thewanakasun.co.nz Businessman Alastair Porter has been elected as the new chair of Shaping Our Future at a board meeting of the charitable society last month. Alastair, who is chairman and CEO of the Porter Group, including its Queenstown subsidiaries Remarkables Park Ltd, Shotover Park Ltd and Queenstown Park Station, co-founded Shaping Our Future and has been on the board since its formation in 2011. Alastair said, “We have an excellent mix of skills, experience and interests represented on the board going into 2018. Our immediate focus is to plan
relevant activities to provide opportunities for our community to leverage the highly credible Shaping Our Future brand to be a catalyst for influencing preferred future outcomes for our region.” Esther Whitehead was appointed as deputy chair/ secretary, while newcomer Julie Perry, who is on both the Lake Wanaka Trust and Upper Clutha Water Group’s management committees, was appointed secretary. Shaping Our Future is a process designed to use collective community expertise for the benefit of the district. Pictured: The Shaping Our Future Board 2018 (L-R) Guy Hughes, Michael Sly, Kathy Dedo, Reece Gibson, Julie Perry, Esther Whitehead, Matthew Day, Alastair Porter, AJ Mason. Absent: Barry Bruce.
Be careful, swimmers and boaties urged WHITE R ROB journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz Swimmers and boaties across the Queenstown Lakes District are being urged to take extra care as the hot weather brings more and more people into the region’s lakes and rivers. Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) reminded boat users that they must travel below five knots within 200 metres of the shore or 50m of another vessel or swimmer. River users were also advised to use extra caution as the speed limit only applies in lakes. Queenstown Lakes harbourmaster Marty Black has also spoken out, warning that congestion in the district’s waters could be dangerous and reminding people that safety is everyone’s responsibility. “Everyone needs to be aware of the range of users
on the river. With low rainfall this summer, conditions are fantastic for jet boating in many of our rivers. However, the same hot weather brings more people into the rivers to cool off, which puts boats and people closer together than they might be used to. “Swimmers should make sure they are using a part of the river where they are clearly visible, such as a long stretch of river. Likewise, jet boat drivers need to travel at a speed that enables them to be able to navigate the river safely and avoid coming too close to people in the water. “Everyone is out there having a good time, simple as that, and we want to ensure it stays that way. We’re simply reminding people to use a bit of common sense and keep safety front of mind when they’re out enjoying the water,” he said. More information is available at qldc.govt.nz/ recreation/lakes-and-boating.
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A Christmas & New Year Book Sale held by Wanaka Rotary has raised more than $5000. The sale, held on December 28-30 and January 8-10, was managed by 30 students from Mount Aspiring College who plan to use the proceeds for an educational trip to Spain in September. Pictured are pupils Zoe Labes and Lukas Schafer sorting through stock.
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New club for vegetable growers TURNBULL G GLENDA editor@thewanakasun.co.nz A group of enthusiastic vegetable growers is meeting next month in a bid to set up a new club in Wanaka. Barrie Foote, who recently moved to Wanaka, was a member of a vegetable growing group in Dunedin and has found conditions for growing vegetables different here. “In the spring I attended a composting session with Ben Elms. I put up the idea of a vegetable growing club to three or four people and we got the idea of having a meeting to form the club. “It was amazing the breadth of knowledge people had in the club in Dunedin around what to plant and when. We’re hoping we will find the same in Wanaka,” Barrie said. The hope was to form a club that met once a month, where members could buy produce, veggie seedlings or cuttings and swap their knowledge. Ben Elms (pictured) is best known as Dr Compost and will be presenting a talk at the meeting. He said he was looking forward to seeing the club up and running. “I think this will be a great group that I can see myself joining as well. I look forward to the garden visits in the future,” Ben said. The meeting will be held on Thursday February 1 at the St John Rooms, Link Way, Wanaka at 7pm. For further information email barriefromwanaka@gmail.com
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Liam Gerrard is the winner of the 2018 Craigs Aspiring Art Prize and $10,000. The prize aims to foster and encourage artists living and working in New Zealand and an exhibition of the works entered this year was held at Wanaka’s Holy Family School last Saturday to Tuesday (January 13-16), the 11th year the event has been held. Amy Baker was the runner-up, Brian Stewart won the Landscape Artist Prize and Becky Cameron took home the Best Piece Under One Thousand Dollars award.
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The venues were among 12 to contribute towards $34,000 for the Otago Cricket Association, $1600 for Squash Otago and $7500 for Swimming Otago, given by the New Zealand Community Trust. The grants will be used for staff salaries and new sporting equipment.
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Faced with poor weather and deteriorating snow conditions at the World Cup on 6 January, Alice skied from start bib 53 to finish in 42nd place. Athletes finishing in the top 30 get a second run in World Cups, but she missed the cut by 0.97s. “I was feeling super excited about the World Cup,” said Alice. “It was great to get into that environment and check everything out and I was pleased with how I skied. “I was also really happy to get my first and second places in Gaal. It was my first FIS races in Europe, so it was good to start it off with a win and to get a second place result.”
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REPORTER S STAFF editor@thewanakasun.co.nz Otago residents are being reminded this summer of the importance of cleaning their equipment between waterways to avoid the spread of unwanted freshwater pests. The Otago Regional Council (ORC) and the Ministry for Primary Industries want to avoid the spread of the invasive algae didymo. Richard Lord, team leader biosecurity, said, “Unwanted freshwater pests such as didymo, lake snow and hornwort pose a serious threat to our rivers, streams and lakes. Once in a waterway, they can disperse rapidly and destroy the environmental, recreational and aesthetic values of our waterways. “We are asking people moving between waterways to check, clean, dry any equipment that has come into contact with river or lake water. Some freshwater pests, like didymo, are microscopic and can be spread by a single drop of water. Even if you can’t see the danger, you could be spreading it.” Richard said that, before leaving a waterway, people should check items
and leave behind any weed or debris they find. “All items should then be cleaned for at least one minute with a five percent solution of biodegradable dishwashing solution. That’s about one tablespoon of detergent per 250ml.” “Water absorbent materials such as lifejackets, wetsuits and boots require longer soaking times to allow thorough saturation. “Drying will kill didymo, but even slightly moist items can harbour didymo and other microscopic pests for months. To ensure didymo cells are dead by drying, the item must be completely dry to the touch, inside and out, then left to dry for at least another 48 hours before use,” Richard said. “Following these simple procedures will help slow freshwater pests like didymo from spreading throughout New Zealand waterways. It’s everyone’s responsibility to try to preserve the environmental integrity of our waterways for future generations. “Just remember to Check Clean Dry when moving from one waterway to another, anywhere in New Zealand.” For more information about didymo and freshwater pests go to: www.mpi. govt.nz/check-clean-dry.
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Local sailors will compete at the O’Pen Bic New Zealand Open to be contested at the Wakatipu Yacht Club on January 18-20. Most of those competing spent last week fine-tuning their skills at the Wanaka Yacht Club’s training camp. Wanaka’s Lauren Erichsen, who
took part in the World O’Pen Bic championships in Italy in 2017, will compete against around 60 other sailors. The O’Pen Bic class was for children up to 17 years. Sailors went head-to-head in 20-minute races, with a fun-style race at the end of the event.
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the second round the following day. There is a cut after the second round for the top 60 professionals plus ties and a Pro-Am cut for the top 30 amateurs to play the final two rounds at Millbrook Resort. “If a golfer is keen, then this offers a special experience inside the ropes, and it is the best way to learn about the game,” said the Open’s caddymaster Andrew Whiley. Those interested in caddying at the Open need to pre-register online by February 15 and be onsite at Millbrook Resort by 10am on Wednesday February 28 at the latest. Caddy jobs will be pre-assigned before they arrive at the course, with preference to those who can arrive on Monday February 26 or Tuesday February 27. There is a $39 cost to register, with all caddies to receive an official ISPS Handa New Zealand Open golf shirt and cap, and the duties earn around $80 per round. Register online at www.nzopen.co.nz and click on the volunteers tab for the caddy registration page.
More than 50 young sailors from around the world took part in the 2018 Wanaka New Year’s Open Regatta last weekend. The event was hosted at Wanaka Yacht Club from Friday to Sunday (January 12-14) and it attracted junior sailors from across New Zealand and as far and wide as Bermuda, Hawaii and Australia. The 57 youngsters, all aged 1116, took part in a range of races and activities on board O’pen Bic Yachts on Lake Wanaka, with World Champion yachtsman Russell Coutts casting a watchful eye from the sidelines. Organiser Craig Fahey said he was delighted with how the event had gone. “It was super successful and we were really thrilled with the turnout. The weather conditions were absolutely
exceptional. It was held in good spirit and everyone involved was overwhelmingly enthusiastic in their feedback. “We were fortunate enough to have great support and over ten rescue crafts on the water, but no incidents. It was safe and fun for all,” he said. The regatta, now in its second year, saw the youngsters split into gold, silver and bronze groups depending on their skill level and Craig said the future of the sport looked bright. “It was a very, very high standard of sailing. All levels were really high, but particularly the competitive level of sailing in the gold. I am sure we will see them competing for medals in the future.” The event is set to continue next year, but on a different date to avoid a clash with the 2019 World O’pen Bic Championships in Manly, near Auckland.
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I trust that you all have had a good break. Queues around town are smaller around the grebe waterways. Right now we have just three nests left to hatch. The first is number 12, due to hatch between January 15-17. Nests 1 and 3 are due on January 28 and 29 respectively. In the meantime, nests 2, 5, 6, 10 and 11 collectively added a further 12 chicks to the grebe population over the last month. I am so pleased for the folks in Glenorchy. The pair of grebes that failed in their earlier attempts to breed and spurned the support of a new platform eventually made their own way and created what I would call a quite inadequate nest in a very risky place. As well as Corrine and Ronda keeping guard, it appears that the whole settlement backed
the grebes, resulting in two of their three eggs hatching. After the usual courtesies (posing for photographers), they made their way along the lake to join the queues in Queenstown. The parent grebes are pictured with a fish. Ronda Gollop took the photo and a fish expert should be able to confirm what species it is. It has been a strange season. October is usually the first peak of laying, followed by the second and largest in December. Figures in brackets are breeding pairs by month from 2015. This year just one pair laid in October (11 pairs), in November eight pairs (four), in December three pairs (12 pairs). In summary, breeding is a good month later than usual and it would be so good to know why. – John Darby
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Plan Change 53 - Northlake Queenstown Lakes District Council gives public notice as of 18 January 2018 that it has ‘accepted for processing’ and is inviting submissions on the following private plan change to the Operative District Plan: Plan Change 53: Northlake. The purpose of the Plan Change is to: • Alter the Northlake Special Zone Structure Plan boundaries. This would increase the size of the zones (Activity Area D1) where retirement villages and commercial activities are provided for and enable higher housing densities on flat areas of the Northlake Special Zone. • Amend the rule limiting retail floor area from 200m² per activity with a maximum floor area of 1,000m². It is sought to allow up to 2,500m² total retail floor area, and a single retail activity of up to 1,250m² gross floor area to facilitate a supermarket, while retaining the 200m² cap for other commercial and retail activities. • Undertake amendments to rules controlling landscaping and the bulk and location of development to recognise the extension to Activity Area D1, with regard to the setback of buildings, building height, access, and landscaping adjacent to Outlet Road. • Amend a rule that states that fish and meat processing is prohibited. It is sought to add an exemption to this rule that would permit fish and meat processing that is ancillary to a retail activity such as a supermarket within Activity Area D1. • Delete a rule in the Subdivision, Development and Financial Contributions Chapter 15 that requires a minimum amount of house lots to be approved prior to permitting community facilities. • Amend the sign rules in Chapter 18 Signs where they relate to the Northlake Special Zone. The land sought to be rezoned and directly affected by the plan change is located centrally within the Northlake Special Zone and is owned by Northlake Investments Limited. The scope of the plan change is limited to this land. The above provides only a broad overview of the key changes set out by the requestor. A full copy of the plan change and associated Section 32 Report can be inspected at the following locations: • QLDC website www.qldc.govt.nz – under District Plan Changes to the Operative District Plan • Queenstown Council offices: 10 Gorge Road Public library: 10 Gorge Road • Wanaka Council offices: 47 Ardmore St Street Public library: Dunmore Street, Wanaka • Arrowtown Public library: 58 Buckingham Street
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Almost 100 mountain bikers of all ages gathered at the top of Cardrona Alpine Resort for the annual Mega Avalanche on Sunday January 14. All 96 set off in a mass start at 3pm and, less than 15 minutes later, at the end of 1800m of vertical descent, renowned biker Connor Macfarlane was the first to cross the finish line. Reece Potter and Pete Robinson soon followed after the lead changed multiple times throughout the race. In the women’s race, Melissa Newell came first, with Hannah O’Connell & Danielle Lane completing the top three.
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TURNBULL G GLENDA editor@thewanakasun.co.nz Good racing conditions at the Meridian Canterbury Rowing Championships saw the Wanaka Rowing Club come away with one gold, two silver and a bronze medal, all from the Under 17 squad. Wanaka was represented by 12 rowers, with Sam Pearce winning a gold medal in the Under 17 singles and taking fifth place in the Under 19 singles. He also teamed up with Owen Lea in the men’s club doubles, finishing a creditable fifth in the final. The Under 17 squad of Rata Horan, Greer Porter, Peta Mckay and Maggie Stiven, coxed by Patrick Hartley, won silver in the Under 17 coxed squad. Greer Porter, Maggie Stiven and Peta Mckay qualified for the final of the Under 17 singles. Peta won a silver medal, with Maggie missing out on bronze by a few seconds and Greer coming seventh. Rata Horan had the second fastest singles time of all the girls and just missed the final, coming fourth in her heat of the Under 16 singles in her third ever race. Sammy Harry and Sophie Fenn also had good races, both coming fifth in their respective heats.
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Wanaka lakefront was the venue for the town’s first triathlons of the year on Saturday (January 13) as athletes came from far and wide to take part in triFACTOR. Entrants lined up for the Olympic Triathlon, which included a 1500m swim, 40km road cycle and a 10km trail run, and the Sprint Triathlon, which offered half distances over each leg. A Kids Sprint Triathlon, a Splash ‘N’ Dash and other trail runs were also on offer as the action got underway just after 8am. Around 250 athletes entered in total and race director Adrian Bailey said he was delighted with the turnout, especially given the event was organised in a very short space of time. “It was really encouraging seeing participants from a range of ages taking part. It was also really pleasing to see some of the country’s best athletes there. “We have put the entire event together in a five week period. What I love about Wanaka is people coming
together and networking to keep these events continuing. Wanaka is a beautiful place and it’s a drawcard,” he said. Wanaka’s Dougal Allan took first in the men’s Olympic Triathlon with a time of 1:56:57. Misa Klaskova, also of Wanaka, won the women’s event in 2:19:53 and said it had been an enjoyable experience. “It was really good. I haven’t raced for a long time, so it was nice to be out there again. It’s my training ground, so it’s always nice to go well and see all of your friends racing as well,” Misa said. Team Slowetri won the team event in dramatic fashion, with Dan Cullen involved in a sprint finish to claim the victory. Stephen Lowe, who completed the team’s bike and swimming legs, said, “It was great. A bit of excitement at the end made it interesting. It’s just a relief to be out there on the bike and doing some fitness after a frustrating time. “Beautiful conditions, lake perfect and there was no wind on the bike. It was a really good event,” he said. Pictured are the swimmers from both triathlons making their way to the start line.
and landing signature rodeo 7 and backside 540s on the jumps for a score of 77.06 to take the win. The victory takes Christy closer to her goal of selection for the NZ Winter Olympic team for the PyeongChang 2018 Games next month. “I’m feeling quite overwhelmed, it’s been such a rollercoaster ride and all quite surreal,” said Christy, who has battled injury and cancelled competitions on her quest to meet Olympic qualifying criteria. “I guess I’ve just had to get used to always dealing with the pressure and maybe that experience helped me today. I have an awesome support crew around me, the New Zealand team are just phenomenal and they really helped when it came down to it.” Pictured: Christy with teammate Tiarn Collins of Queenstown and coaches Sean Thompson and Mitchell Brown.
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Strong field emerges for Challenge Wanaka WHITE R ROB journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz A mix of international athletes and former champions are set to go head-to-head for the 2018 Challenge Wanaka title next month after a strong field was confirmed for this year’s event. Six-time winner Gina Crawford (NZL), returning to the sport following the birth of her second child, will be up against three-time runner-up Laura Siddall (GBR), who took second at the DATEV Challenge Roth last year. Annabel Luxford (AUS), runner-up in last year’s inaugural The Championship, current New Zealand champion Amelia-Rose Watkinson (NZL) and Meredith Hill (AUS) will also be looking for victory. In the men’s competition, 2017 champion Dougal Allan (NZL) will aim to defend his title against some top names from across the sport. Three-time Challenge Wanaka champion Dylan McNeice (NZL) will attend, while Luke McKenzie (AUS) and Luke Bell (AUS) both return after notching up multiple long distance victories across their careers. Braden Currie (NZL), who has won the half distance in Wanaka twice and holds the
current 113km course record, has confirmed his entry, while Jan van Berkel (SUI) will also be at the start line. Race director Bill Roxburgh said, “We are looking like having really good numbers and some really top professionals from all over the world competing. “It’s one of the best destinations to come and do a triathlon in the world.” Challenge Wanaka will be held on February 17 and more than 2500 participants are expected, making it New Zealand’s largest triathlon festival. It will feature a full distance event, which includes a 3.8km swim, 180km cycle and a 42.2km run, a half distance event and a range of shorter races. Both the Challenge Wanaka Half and the Aquabike, which is new this year, are National Championships events, offering qualification for July’s ITU World Championships in Denmark. Entries for Challenge Wanaka are available at www.challengewanaka.com before midnight on January 25. Pictured is reigning champion Dougal Allan.
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