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people to share their views via a submission as it was the only way they could be formally considered by decision-makers. “One of the challenges that decision-makers will have to address is how best to provide for the expected growth of visitor numbers, some of whom will prefer residential visitor accommodation over commercial hotels. “This could include taking a more enabling approach to residential visitor accommodation in locations such as lakefront properties that are less likely to ever become homes for long-term residents, while at the same time controlling the growth of this activity in residential neighbourhoods,” she said. Wanaka currently houses more than 300 Airbnb properties, which Massey University PhD candidate Stella Pennell found to be “disruptive” when she visited the town in August. “It’s not surprising that tourist towns have a greater amount of visitor accommodation than non-tourist towns and cities,” Stella said. “What is new about this is that Airbnb isn’t visitor accommodation in the commercial or traditional sense. It’s people’s private homes and that in itself is pretty disruptive to the housing market. “There is a lot of insecure work in tourist towns, so to supplement their income people turn to Airbnb. There are legitimate reasons for doing it, but it then makes it hard for people who can’t afford housing. There seems to be a trend in tourist towns of worker displacement because of no affordable housing, and Airbnb is pretty strongly implicated in that.” Members of the public can make submissions online at qldc.govt.nz/proposed-district-planstage-2 or by emailing services@qldc.govt.nz with ‘proposed district plan submission’ as the subject. Submissions can also be made via post and forms can be obtained from the council offices on Ardmore Street or downloaded online. Public submissions close on Friday February 23.
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following the attack and was thankfully not seriously injured. “The man who was being racially abused has not been identified, he is believed to be of Indian descent. “Police would like to hear from this man or anyone who was at Puzzling World on Saturday afternoon and witnessed the incident, as well as anyone who saw a black Mazda ute with the registration plate ABA406 in the Wanaka area on Saturday.” As the Wanaka Sun went to print, Alan wanted to thank the public for their help so far and said several leads were being followed. Anyone with information, pictures or videos of the incident is urged to contact Wanaka Police on (03) 443 7272 or email Alan.Lee@police.govt.nz.
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Wanaka stars on Halberg shortlist BUTLER D DANIELLE newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz Two of Wanaka’s sporting stars have been nominated for this year’s Halberg Awards. Sixteen-year-old freeskier Nico Porteous, who is the youngest competitor at next month’s Winter Olympics in South Korea, is up against three others in the emerging talent category. Nico bagged first place in freeski halfpipe at the Australia New Zealand Cup last year and holds the world record for the youngest person to land a triple cork 1440. Para alpine skier Corey Peters, pictured, is in the running for the Halberg Disabled Sportsperson of the Year and will also be eligible for the Supreme Halberg Award, regarded as the country’s highest accolade for sporting excellence. “It is such a huge privilege to be recognised and
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Pictured (inset) is the latest batch of items sent by Wanaka residents to children at a Neema House orphanage in Tanzania. The items were donated by the Wanaka Lions Club and were taken over this week by Scott Reilly, who assisted with the building of the orphanage. Scott’s wife Naomi Bryant-Reilly, who has been collecting donations, said that they had so far been very well-received. “They were in such desperate need of things that everything is being well used. I follow their Facebook page and I see them wearing clothes that we’ve sent over in pictures that they put up,” Naomi said.
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session with plenty of practical tips to take away.” Coordinator for Alexandra and Cromwell Lucy Shea, pictured, will then host a networking session for anyone involved in recruiting, supporting or managing volunteers on Wednesday February 28 in Cromwell. “As well as providing the opportunity to bring volunteer managers together, I am thrilled to be able to share some toolkits developed by Volunteering New Zealand which can help organisations reflect on the way they work with their volunteers and what improvements could make their experience even better,” Lucy said. For more information or to register contact Gillian on gillian@volunteeringcentral.org.nz or call 027 506 5705.
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relationships doesn’t revoke a will which can result in benefits still passing to former partners rather than your new partner. These outcomes can be less than desirable. I have seen cases where parties have lost entitlement to half share of property due to a will not being updated. For this reason a visit to your lawyer is recommended following any change in relationship status or family circumstances such as the arrival of children. Given how important these documents can be it still surprises me the amount of procrastination some parties display in updating these documents. Numerous people still have no will, a risk that is inexcusable in my mind. Kiwisaver There are approximately $2.6 million New Zealanders enrolled with Kiwisaver. This represents a very good uptake by New Zealanders in general. I still come across a number of clients (mostly those aged 50 to 65) who wonder at the merits of joining so late in their working career. Sure the $1,000 kick start incentive for signing on has gone but the merits of joining even for those that are self-employed are still positive. The government will contribute up to a maximum of $521.43 per annum (known as Member Tax Credit) if you contribute at least $1,042.86 per annum yourself. It makes a lot of sense for people in business to contribute at least this amount annually. I see it as a “no brainer” when someone will give you a 50 percent return on your money each year.
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Pick up after dogs, says CODC WHITE R ROB journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz Dog-owners in Cromwell are among those being targeted by Central Otago District Council’s (CODC) new text message campaign urging people to pick up after their dogs. The move comes after growing concern among residents resulted in one person leaving a parcel of dog faeces at the council’s front reception in Alexandra. CODC has now responded with a social media campaign to remind dog-owners to “Scoop that Poop”, followed by sending text messages directly to 2000 dog owners across the region. Acting CODC chief executive Louise van der Voort said concern over the problem had been growing. “The consensus is it’s disgusting and that dog poop
seems to be a bigger problem this summer, so we are undertaking a campaign to encourage dog owners to do the right thing. The majority of dog owners get it but, as is often the case, a few are spoiling it for many. “We are reminding people that if they can’t clean up their act, and their dog’s business, then they leave Council no option but to issue fines. “If your dog is witnessed pooping and you don’t pick it up, expect an infringement fine through the post. No ifs, no buts,” she said. Cromwell councillor and Community Board chair Neil Gillespie said, “The reality is dog-owners have a responsibility to clean up after their dog. Be more respectful of someone’s property and clean it up. It doesn’t just mean dog poo, it means any rubbish.” CODC have confirmed that anyone caught not cleaning up after their dog faces a $300 fine.
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Going with the flow Reilly K Kim Regional Policy Manager, South Island 2018 is going to be busy. Not just for the farmers already dealing with a range of business, weather and biosecurity-related stresses and concerns, but also for those dealing with regional and national planning issues on the farmers’ behalf. The new government has set some ambitious deadlines in the environmental space and looks keen to get some runs on the board. By May, it is looking to put out another version of the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management – adding to those from 2011, 2014 and 2017. Any proposed changes will be of significant interest to those involved in primary production, power generation, tourism and other industries. Local authorities, which will likely have to amend their existing plans to give effect to any changes, will also be keenly interested, as will environmental and community groups. In Otago, we already have a water plan at implementation stage across the region, both in regard to water quality and quantity. It would be of considerable concern if all the hard work collaboratively contributed to date at a local and regional level is trumped by one-size-fits-all regulations at the national level. Meanwhile local workstreams will continue as planned. Otago Regional Council (ORC) is starting the process to set minimum flows and water allocation limits for the Clutha River/Mata-au, Kawarau and Hawea rivers. It is likely that similar processes will follow for lakes Wakatipu, Wanaka, Dunstan, Hawea and Roxburgh. Given the complexity, time and resources that have already gone into the Lindis Catchment process over the past few years, we know these upcoming processes are going to be significant, in terms of both the work required and the implications for farmers and rural communities.
Landing a solution that meets environmental, cultural, economic and recreational needs is unfortunately never straight-forward. Federated Farmers will again be submitting on our members’ behalf on council long term plans across the country, with rate increase repercussions a key concern. At a district level, the second phase of Queenstown Lakes District Council’s (QLDC) District Plan review will take place through 2018. While on the topic of our local councils, mention should be made of the recent prosecution action successfully taken by ORC in relation to the 43,000 litres of sewage waste discharged by QLDC into the nationally significant Kawarau River, with impacts across February to May 2017. There has been absolute silence from the media on this conviction, despite there being four previous infringement notices served on QLDC for wastewater discharges prior to this incident. The lack of interest, from both environmental groups and media, is in stark contrast to any incident, even minor, when farmers are involved. We don’t make excuses for environmental breaches made by farmers. Across New Zealand, there is significant work going into improvements in farm practices and infrastructure to reduce the environmental footprint of farming. This work and the growing awareness around the need for it are important, and will continue well into the future. We are pleased that ORC has shown that there is a need to take action against territorial authorities when there is significant environmental impact. This reinforces that environmental issues are not just rural problems and that there is a need for improved practices and infrastructure in urban areas, as well as rural.
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identifying each with its common and Latin names. It was a tour-de-force of plant identifications. Later in the year and under Andrews’s guidance the Grebies will visit one of the many traps lines at Makarora. It’s difficult to know what the highlight of the day was with each Grebie being gifted with a young tree to be planted in their own special place. But for me the highlight was the invitation to follow Andrew to one of his special places. We have all been sworn to secrecy as to its locality, but I think I will revisit, for as the Grebies raced to be the first to get to Fossil Creek, I became separated from the mob and got stranded behind a jungle of boulders, fallen trees and some genuine old growth native bush. I will return when no one is looking! The photo was taken on our return from the plant nursery from left to right, Andrew, Tom (holding Otto), Jack, Archie and front row hiding behind a Kapuka is Ben and Matt. – John Darby
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Services Mini Digger with driver available. Driveways and trenching. No transport cost to site. Queenstown based. Please call Marcelle on 027 365 2527. Wanaka Pharmacy is your local pharmacy. We’re the big pharmacy at the top of Helwick Street - open from 8am until 8pm every single day. Ph 443 8000. If you have rented out your Wanaka house/ holiday home and you have some unopened or fresh food or toiletries, please remember your local foodbank at Community Networks, 73 Brownston St. Thank you! JP SERVICES are available at Community Networks every Tuesday from 1pm and Friday from 10.30am. Please book your appointment by ringing Community Networks 03 443 7799.
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Bridging the generational gap: Are you a senior who would like to spend some time once a week with a volunteer visitor? Share your stories and make some new ones. To find out more contact Community Networks 03 443 7799 or email project coordinator Barbara Jungen, championforolderpeople@ gmail.com.
Bevan Place Garage Sale, 27th January, 3-5pm. Household stuff, clothes, shoes, linen, snow chains, wetsuit, cricket gear, boogie boards etc.
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We are looking for a Workshop Technician to support the teaching staff with the preparation of materials for courses and also the basic maintenance of equipment in the workshops. This is a permanent position for 20 hours per week, term time only. Applications close at 4.00pm Friday, 2 February 2018. For a job description ring the school office on 443 0499, or email learn@mtaspiring.school.nz or download from www.mtaspiring.school.nz/vacancies
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The Wanaka & Districts Lions Club (WDLC) 4WD Safari held on January 13 was an outstanding success, attracting 50 vehicles. The participants, around 150, enjoyed the drive around West Wanaka Station in perfect conditions. The WDLC would like to thank Jonelle and James Cochrane, owners of West Wanaka Station, for opening their property to them. All proceeds were donated to Wanaka Search & Rescue.
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WHITE R ROB journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz A group of Wanaka youngsters have spent two days designing, building and testing go karts for the annual Kahu Youth go kart race. The nine racers were divided into two teams for the event on Tuesday and Wednesday ( January 23-24), before being tasked with designing and building a cart capable of racing down the hill at the top of Russell Street. After a quick discussion on basic strength structure from bike mechanic and resident expert Kevin Higgins, the teams went straight into the design stage. Once the planning was complete, they descended on Wastebusters to pick up materials. Kahu Youth worker Richard Elvey said that all of the youngsters had a hands-on role. “We do the technical stuff, but they do all the designing, making, woodwork and screwing. We just do what they tell us to do. There’s teamwork skills and they are watching a lot of welding and do a lot of the
work themselves. “They learning all sorts of skills and it’s really good fun. It harks back to the old days really, racing karts down hills.” Wilkin Payens, 12, said his team’s kart, the Sendy No-Handers, had experienced some problems since the design stage, but they were still confident for the main event. “We made it nice and wide so it doesn’t flip. It’s got no steering on it because we forgot about steering. Ours was meant to be a diamond shape and it’s now a house shape. “We’re going to win the race.” Ethan Brady, 14, revealed that his team thought tactically when designing The Bandwagon. “Three wheels have won the last two times, so I thought they would win again. We went to Wastebusters, got our parts and came up with the things we want. I think our chances are 6/10 if we don’t flip.” The race itself was scheduled for the afternoon, so check back in next week’s Wanaka Sun to find out who are the 2018 Kahu Youth Go Kart Race champions.
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Wanaka Bridge results - (Wed) N/S 1st Judy Muir, Shona Watt 62.29%. 2nd Clare Scurr, Kay Ross 57.71%. 3rd Tommie Munns, Neil Robinson 56.67%. E/W 1st Bruce Cathie, Kate Summers 59.77%. 2nd Kate Gibbons, Vivienne Gillespie 59.09%. 3rd Rosemary Boswell, Morag Chisholm 55.48%.(Fri- H/Cap) N/S 1st Josey McKenzie, Jane Hamilton 60.39%. 2nd Jan Munden, Ena Leckie 55.13%. 3rd Maggie Stratford, Sherril Harries 52.62% E/W 1st Morag Chisholm, Jacqui Roberts 54.41%. 2nd Annette Clements, Shona Watt 54.20%. 3rd Lynne Fegan, David Brewer 51.92%. (Mon) N/S 1st Maggie Stratford, Sherril Harries 61.15%. 2nd Ann-Louise Stokes, Clare Scurr 60.19%. 3rd David Brewer, Lynne Fegan 53.85%. E/W 1st Allan Kelly, Georgie Roberts 56.73%. 2nd Michael Chapman-Smith, Angela Heising 55.96%. 3rd Vivienne Christie, Joy Baxter 52.50%.
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Local athletes Braden Currie and Dougal Allan have won the 2018 Red Bull Defiance, held in Wanaka on January 20 and 21. The pair successfully navigated the hot weather to finish with a time of 12:14:28 in the two-day Elite Category, more than 50 minutes ahead of Hamish Fleming and Bobby Dean in second. Braden said the good conditions had added to a good performance for his team of two. “I don’t think you could get a better day in Wanaka for it. It wasn’t really until about the last 6km that it really got hot. We just enjoyed it. “We were in a really good rhythm, both of us were in good form. We didn’t have to really hurt ourselves,” he said. Dougal said, “It’s as good as it gets for this format of racing. The twoperson team thing makes for quite a cool racing dynamic. It’s pretty hard to fault. It would definitely be one of the best races I’ve done in the world. “You have got to push pretty hard, but
you are always rewarded for that work.” After a tough day one, day two began at 6:15am with 85 teams jumping into kayaks on the Wanaka foreshore for a 20km paddle to Oxbow. They then faced a 28km cycle ride through Criffel Station to the Pisa Range, including 1200 metres of elevation, before taking one shot at a clay bird. The race continued with a 28km run across the Wanaka skyline and down Mount Roy, finishing at the lakefront. In the Women’s Elite Category, Sia Svendsen and Jacqui Allen took first place with a time of 16.36:11. The Mixed Elite race was won by Simone Maier and Marcel Hagener in 13:08:57. The Men’s Sport category was won by former All Black captain Richie McCaw, who took first in 14:35:38 with teammate Bob McLachlan. Richie said, “It was probably one the toughest things I’ve done yet to be honest. Bob is an absolute machine how he dragged me up the hills on the bike. “Probably a couple of years ago I would never have imagined lining up for something like this. So it was good to do it and not make a clown of yourself.”
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WHITE R ROB journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz A young team from Aspiring Athletes has returned from the Colgate Games with 17 medals. The team of 19, all aged from seven to 13, competed at the games in Timaru on January 12-14 and won medals across several events, ranging from sprints and hurdles to shot put and high jump. Henry Bowering (10) led the way with gold medals in the 100m and 200m, while Millie East (11) took first in the 400m and third in the 100m. Abby East (13) also came home with two medals, winning the 400m and coming second in the relay. Lucy Landreth (10), Georgie Bruce, Ryan Young, Scarlett Norman, Ella Landreth, Xion Lippe (all 13), Thomas Benson and Ewan Hughes (both 12) also made the podium in their respective events.
The team’s communications manager Sue Richard said the whole team had competed at a high standard. “The athletes have been working really, really hard, so they were able to put that work in at the Colgate Games. A lot of these athletes achieved personal bests and being finalists is huge. It’s a national-based event and they all performed very, very well. “We have such a lot of talented kids here. It’s exciting for the future,” she said. The team included Abby East, Ella Landreth, Georgie Bruce, Ryan Young, Scarlett Norman, Xion Lippe, Amelia Young, Ewan Hughes, Thomas Benson, Niamh Townsend, Pippa Raffills, Estelle Gellatly, Millie East, Lucy Landreth, Henry Bowering, Amaya East, Jimmy Knight, Lyla Bowering and Amelia Knight.
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Lake Hawea’s Frankie Sanders and teammate Deanna Blegg are pictured at the Red Bull Defiance multisport event in Wanaka at the weekend (January 20 to 21). The ladies, who are training for this year’s GODZone with team NZHL Women Beyond Cancer, kayaked, mountain-biked, ran and abseiled their way to third place in the female Elite Category. Frankie said that the pair were “super happy” with their placing.
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WHITE R ROB journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz Wanaka’s swimmers are raring to go for 2018’s The Ruby, with almost 250 signed up already. The annual event sees swim-capped townsfolk set out from Waterfall Creek to Ruby Island in a range of different events. It will be held this Saturday (January 27) and entrants have six swims to choose from, ranging from 10km to 600m for adults and a 200m swim for children. Organiser Eddie Spearing said although the event was weather-dependent, everything had gone to plan so far. “The forecast is looking really good, with low
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wind. It’s going to be really hot,” he said. Just under 250 people have already secured their places and organisers are now hoping for more than 300 for the event, which Eddie said would again benefit the community. “It promotes swimming generally and we put funds towards Touchstone and learn-to-swim projects. We put money back into looking after the lake,” he said. The action will get underway at 7am, with all events complete before midday. Anyone interested in signing up can do so online until 1pm on Friday or at Kai Whakapai from 2pm. There will be no entries on the day this year. Pictured are last year’s swimmers getting underway.
Three more golf stars have confirmed they will compete at the 2018 ISPS Handa New Zealand Open. Australian Scott Hend will be joined by South Koreans KT Kim and YE Yang as the trio bid for victory at Millbrook Resort and The Hills, near Queenstown, in March. Hend has finished in the top four of the Asian Tour Order of Merit in each of the last five years, including getting first place in 2016. Kim has been the money leader twice on the Japan Golf Tour and picked up 13 wins and an appearance in the Presidents Cup along the way. Yang is renowned for being the first Asian player to win a major after he
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defeated Tiger Woods in the 2009 US PGA Championship. Tournament director Michael Glading said news of the trio attending was another boost for the event. “I am confident that 2018 will be the strongest field in our time staging this event. We have been chasing KT to come to our tournament for three years now, while Scott Hend has been the standout player on the Asian Tour over the last few years. “Having a recent Asian Tour moneywinner, a recent Presidents Cup player, and a Major champion is a real coup for us. These guys are in the top 200 in the world and are seriously good players,” he said. The 99th ISPS Handa New Zealand Open, which offers a total prize purse of $1.2 million, runs from March 1-4.
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