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Board meeting on November 29. “It was agreed that this change, while inconveniencing some women for their biennial mammogram, will improve breast images services in the region by providing mammography in this region year round,” Dr Luke Newnham of Breastscreen Otago Southland (BSOS) said. The email advised that a new medical imaging facility was being built at Frankton with an opening date of February 2018. The new facility would initially be a temporary facility, co-located with ultrasound and MRI. Within two to three years it is planned to transfer this equipment to a permanent medical clinic at the same site. BSOS said the advantage with the changes to service would mean Wanaka women would no longer be screened in Wanaka, but the test would be able to be undertaken over the whole year with appointments also available on Saturdays. The email also stated that BSOS would investigate arranging a mini bus to provide free transport from Wanaka to Frankton. The Wanaka Sun contacted BSOS, after Claire was unsatisfied with the explanation
and the time it took for her to get an answer, to ask why Wanaka and Cromwell women had to travel to Frankton for their mammograms. BSOS lead provider manager Joan Miles replied saying the new service was better because it was year round. With regard to assisting with free transport she said, “As advised transport can be organised for women who have difficulty with this. Ideally transport should be coordinated via the general practice who will advise BreastScreen Otago Southland if they have women who need assistance. Mini buses have been successfully organised elsewhere.” With regard to reinstating the Wanaka Breast Bus visits BSOS commented, “Unfortunately it is not feasible to provide a fixed breast screening site in the region and keep the mobile unit visiting.” The Wanaka Sun has brought this problem to the attention of South Waitaki MP Jacqui Dean who said she is concerned about the difficulties faced by Wanaka women in accessing breast screening services. “I acknowledge that the new Frankton service, operational from May, will provide
a year round service. However it concerns me that Wanaka and Cromwell women will have to travel long distances to access it and that some could be jeopardising their health because they are unable to get to their appointments,” Jacqui Dean said. “Since the mobile bus service was discontinued, I understand some Wanaka women have struggled to meet their screening appointments with the three hour round trip to Frankton almost impossible for busy mothers and working women. “It worries me that some women could be sacrificing their health because of the lack of local options and while year-round services are on the way in Frankton they may not suit everyone. “We know that breast cancer waits for no one, so the stakes here are high and I would hate to think that Wanaka and Cromwell women were being disadvantaged.” Mrs Dean said she would be writing to ScreenSouth, which manages mammography services in the lower South Island, to discuss why a mobile mammography bus could not still be made available in Wanaka.
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QLDC said, “There were no issues with the length of any pool and the main lap pool will be available for competitions, including use of timing touch pads if required.” An official opening date and plans for a pool party to mark the occasion will be confirmed in April.
Anger at one swim-school provider In the public forum of the full meeting of the Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) held at the Lake Wanaka Centre on Friday March 23, locals spoke out in protest over the tendering for one swim-school provider. A group of local mothers opposed the tender, saying they were happy with the two current swim-school providers. A spokesperson for the group said the community had been quite clear that having multiple providers was the preferred option. “Do we not have any other avenue to change this?”, she said. QLDC CEO Mike Theelen said
that the public forum was not a question and answer session, but intimated that if a single tenderer was successful there would be no recourse for the community to change that decision. Local resident Roger North also expressed his disappointment in the tender, stating there had been a public meeting with the locally-elected members where the community had expressed its view that they preferred a choice of multiple providers. A full copy of the expression of interest can be found on the QLDC website and it closes at 5.00pm, April 9.
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Vandals damage repeater station TURNBULL G GLENDA editor@thewanakasun.co.nz The woes continued for the Upper Clutha Radio Telephone Users Association (UCRTUA) after the shed housing the system was broken into last week. UCRTUA chair Ian Brown said a person or persons broke into the radio hut last Wednesday or Thursday evening (March 21-22), turning off strategic power supplies and putting the heaters on themselves. “We assume they stayed the night. When they left, they left the door open and the hut became full of snow,” Ian said. Ian said the damage may cost the community thousands of dollars as they are a charitable group. The station provides important communication equipment for SAR, Coast Guard and Civil Defence. UCRTUA is now dealing with a major cleanup. “We believe it may have been caused by someone caught in the weather. Whilst we hope the damage is minimal, the costs are high as we now have added helicopter time, three to four trips, technician time and equipment hire, all because of one idiot. “What do we do now? Cameras? Electric fences? Improved surveillance? Signage? A vigilante group? I don’t know, but I do see trouble and cost and I am concerned about the future, especially when we have an array of solar panels,” Ian said. Wanaka Police response manager Senior Sergeant Allan Grindell said, “At this time we have not identified any persons responsible for the break in. As soon as we became aware of the incident, we sent staff to the Mt Roy car park. Unfortunately the car PHOTO: supplied park was full of vehicles. Enquiries were made with persons at the car park and with DOC, but nothing may assist in the identification of the offenders. Calls can be made to the local station on 443 7272 firm in terms of suspects has been generated.” Wanaka Police welcome any information that or anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
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New management for open spaces Changes for Bylaw TURNBULL G GLENDA editor@thewanakasun.co.nz
Recreational Services will take over Open Space Management for the Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) on April 1. Asplundh will continue as contractor for tracks and trails and Delta will continue to maintain the region’s sports grounds. A QLDC spokesperson said the contract term for Recreational Services is 4.3 years, with the right to renewal for a further three years if all is going well. The contracted work covers cleaning of park assets, such as toilets, barbecues, drinking fountains and seats, mowing grass, tree maintenance and playgrounds and skateparks. GLENDA TURNBULL QLDC confirmed Asplundh’s editor@thewanakasun.co.nz PHOTO: Nikki Heath contract finished in 2013, and said The proposed Navigation Safety environment that is occurring in the district.” it had been extended year-on-year. Pictured: Asplundh employees erecting a new Bylaw 2018 was adopted by the The council went back to the open market and tendered with “new specifications for the changing sign at the top of the Eely Point Recreation Reserve. Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) at the full council meeting on Friday March 23. The new bylaw takes effect on April 6, with the exception of clause 46 (permission to use or occupy the implementation won’t happen all at once, it will structures or the foreshore), which GLENDA TURNBULL be a slow process,” he said. will take effect from July 1, 2019. editor@thewanakasun.co.nz LWT have been having discussions with the The Navigation Safety Bylaw 2014 Lake Wanaka Tourism will introduce a new Deep Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) around was revoked, taking effect on April 6. The Hearings Panel decided not to Dive strategy to its members in the coming months. visitor growth and also discussed Wanaka’s part in support an expansion of the speed LWT chair Mark Morrison said things had changed the Draft 10 year plan.. LWT general manager James Helmore said in LWT uplifting in the upper section of the in Wanaka since the last ten year strategy. “We are the victim of our own success. We now need newsletter last week, ““While we appreciate council Clutha River and further evaluation to change our focus to quality rather than quantity. has some pressing and real issues to address in will be undertaken in this regard. Queenstown with significant money allocated to big Deputy mayor Calum MacLeod Managing our success is now the challenge.” Mark said LWT’s focus is on the four components of projects, it seems that only “planning for growth” said, “The Hearings Panel was keen to recommend to council staff that they the New Zealand Tourism Sustainability: economic, money has been allocated for our Wanaka region. “We are in the process of reviewing the draft 10 investigate a powered craft ban for the visitor, host community and environment. Mark said there was definitely event fatigue in year plan in more detail and encourage you to do the stretch of river from the [Albert Town] the community, but this had to be balanced with same and make a submission to council by April 13.” bridge to The Outlet.” Wanaka Community Board chair Rachel Brown After consideration by the council the benefits those events brought to the town and staff, Calum, as chair of the Hearings business owners. Management of these issues was welcomed conversations with LWT. “We have always had an open channel of Panel, made the following statement the key to moving forward. “Everyone needs to go to a more sustainable communication with LWT. It is an important part at the February Council meeting. “The draft bylaw had received 327 model. Wanaka is a very small fish in a very large of the community. Our biggest challenge in our market. There are one million visitors in the entire district is the growing number of tourists. LWT want submissions, of which 299 commented NZ in a year, while Yosemite National Park has three a conversation in the community around how do on the speed uplift on the Clutha River, million visitors a year. We can make the changes we all work together towards sustainable tourism. the vast majority being in opposition to deal with more tourists if we do it right. If we It has to work for the community, tourists and to it. Having heard the submissions, the Hearings Panel considered there do it right everyone will be happy, the visitors, the businesses and that includes the council.” Deputy mayor Calum MacLeod said the focus was merit in the council considering community and business owners.” The Deep Dive strategy will get stakeholders needs to be on visitor’s length of stay. “Encouraging visitors to stay a little longer rather together to discuss what Wanaka needs to change to than use and abuse. Longer stays means less impact get that balance. Forsyth Barr 2018 Investment Series “The meeting will introduce the strategy and environmentally and if they spend more time here, they because of the nature of things we will be discussing, spend more money, benefiting the town,” Calum said.
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a ban on powered craft on the Clutha River. This however, was deemed to be a substantive change which would require further consultation. For this reason, staff had been directed to give the matter further consideration and report on it as an amendment to the Statement to the Proposal. If adopted, the matter would then be subject to a further special consultative procedure. I recognise that many in the community would be disappointed about this delay but it was important to have a robust decision. Thank you to all who participated in the process to date.” Council staff have been asked to review, consult upon and recommend to council possible amendments to Clause 37 Schedule 2 as it relates to the Clutha River with regard to the regulating of powered vessels/vessel speeds. There are also two new rules being considered. One would require river boarding operators to comply with health and safety regulations, while the other would require paddleboarders, windsurfers, sailboarders and users of similar vessels to wear a leg leash. Deputy mayor Calum MacLeod has asked council officers to report back to Council no later than June 28 with a legitimate process in order to make this happen. “I firmly believe that it is important that we look to protect this stretch of the Clutha River,” he said.
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MAYOR JIM BOULT WHITE R ROB journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz It is nearly 18 months since Jim Boult swept to power as Mayor of the Queenstown Lakes District. After polling more than half of the votes, he began work in late October and is approaching the halfway point of his three-year term. The Wanaka Sun was granted an exclusive interview with the Queenstown businessman-turned-politician and on Monday March 26, I made the short trip over the Crown Range to talk victories, visions and visitor levies. Q: You’re about halfway through your term. What have been the highs so far? “I’m very pleased that we have a united council at the elected member level, which is relatively rare. While this council may have different views of certain issues, we understand the challenges we have and are united in our resolve to address them. “I am delighted to have gotten to the stage we have with the taskforce on affordable housing. The Minister of Housing has told me he considers that our district has made more progress on affordable housing than any district in New Zealand. I’m pleased that we have got our 10 Year Plan out and generally speaking getting very favourable comments about that. “The other one that I’m pleased about is engagement with central government around a visitor levy and the current government have indicated an openness and a willingness to address it realistically. I’ve got a lot of confidence that we will actually get a visitor levy at a point in time, which would make a significant difference to the entire district.” Q: Any low points? “I wouldn’t say low points. I think I’m very fortunate to be Mayor of such a positive district. If there’s a low point, it’s disappointment at how long it takes to get things done. Coming from a commercial background, I am used to making speedy decisions and getting things done. “It just takes a lot longer in local government and central government. That’s no reflection on anybody, we have a fantastic staff here, but it’s just a different animal and it takes longer.” Q: One of the major concerns for people in Wanaka and the surrounding areas is about infrastructure and whether it can cope, for example the one-way Albert Town Bridge. There’s been a huge amount of growth in the area, but what plans are in place to help it cope? “The bridge at Albert Town is an NZTA bridge, so all we can do is encourage them to do something about it. We have a good relationship with NZTA, they understand the pressures we have around infrastructure development. The trick is getting them to shift their mindset away from ‘just in time’ to actually building infrastructure ahead of growth. “I think one of the different things that we have got is the fact that we are going through unprecedented levels of growth for any district in New Zealand. It’s caught NZTA and others with their pants down a little, simply because things are happening so much. “Council is also very aware that we undershot infrastructure spend in the Wakatipu in recent years. We don’t want to make the same mistake in Wanaka and we can learn from the lessons of Queenstown to make sure that we get infrastructure done in a timely fashion in Wanaka.” Q: Looking at the 10 Year Plan, and the Wanaka Master Plan particularly, do you
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have a timeframe for action that people visitor nights and I think Wanaka had a bit over 1.2 million. Not only have we can actually see and benefit from? “In the past, councils have not achieved got to accommodate 24,000 residents in what they’ve said they’re going to achieve Queenstown, we’ve got to accommodate in their 10 Year plans. This council is quite 5.5 million divided by 365 (15,068) people bloody-minded that it will. It doesn’t have in the town as well. That’s possibly where any choice; it has to, otherwise we risk the that feeling might come from.” whole place grinding to a halt, so I think Q: There have been rumours of tension between the QLDC and the Wanaka the 10 Year Plan is realistic. “There’s actually quite a lot more that Community Board recently. How well do we would like to do, but we don’t have you feel the relationship is working? The relationship between council the funding for it at the present time. If we are successful in getting a visitor and the community board is a strong level or assistance from government in one, certainly no issues there. The way another fashion, then that will probably the community board functions is enable us to take on some additional how it chooses to function, and it’s not tasks and some of those will be Upper something that I have a part in. At the present point in time, they do a good job Clutha-based.” Q: One of the main issues facing our area as far as I’m concerned. PHOTO: supplied is freedom camping. What plans do you Q: Wanaka Airport has recently been leased to the Queenstown Airport have to tackle it? “A few years ago it was like a cottage Corporation. How important is the industry and we had a few of these airport to the area and its growth? “Currently, Wanaka airport is hellishly people turning up in vans. Suddenly, in the space of a few years, ten or a dozen important to Wanaka. I think there’s about The right choice for have turned into 120 at places like the 300 well-paying jobs out there at the • your personal health care Wanaka waterfront. There’s a cost to the present time, so we want to make sure that community in terms of the areas that our continues to be nurtured and grows. • your family’s care “It’s well-known that we will be residents hold near and dear to use for • specialist sports medicine their own recreation, to cleaning up the encouraging the airlines to consider • womens’ health commercial flights into and out of mess and to cleaning the toilets. • vasectomy and minor procedures “There is no such thing as free freedom Wanaka. I have had discussions with Air camping. There is a cost, simply those New Zealand and said ‘love you to do it, • travel medicine & immunisations folk aren’t paying; we are paying. We but if you’re going to do it, put services • immigration medicals need to change that around, so going in there. Don’t do what you did last time On the right …… forward I foresee some areas set aside and put a little aeroplane in there in the in the Wanaka Lakes Health Centre for freedom campers, but it won’t be middle of the day and back out again.’ free. There will be a charge for staying in There needs to be a service in and out Call: 443 0725 in the morning and again at night. They these places. www.aspiringmedical.co.nz “The current legislation allows freedom agree with me. “I see it [the airport] being an camping anywhere where council doesn’t 23 Cardrona Valley Road, Wanaka say you can’t freedom camp there. I think increasingly important part of Wanaka’s base. Domestic flights it’s got to be turned round the other way economic and said there will be designated areas and will see the need for additional hotel freedom camping is not allowed in other accommodation I suspect, so that will areas. The rules around what constitutes a happen. From a district point of view, vehicle that can freedom camp also need there are also constraints on Queenstown an overhaul. Airport simply because of its location “The final issue is that the mess and size of the piece of land and Wanaka generally considered to be left behind doesn’t have those, so it may in the future by freedom campers is not only freedom play a greater role.” campers, it’s just folk, Kiwis included, Q: You recently asked the government tripping around the place. We’re not going to pause on the Overseas Investment to stop that happening, what we need to Amendment Bill. Was that successful? do is provide a hell of a lot more toilets “They have paused the process and than we have at the present time and it asked us to draft some changes that we may be that across the district we need 80 might make to address the concerns or 100 more.” that we might have, so that process is Q: Is that a realistic aspiration? proceeding. We think it is a very negative “There is funding available from piece of negative legislation for our government for that. We are putting district and would cost us jobs and together an application for that at the economic growth. present time.” Q: There are some people in Wanaka who feel the town has been neglected in favour of Queenstown. Do you think that is accurate? “No I don’t think that’s a fair comment at all. First up, money raised from rating is spent where it’s raised. Wanaka’s population has only grown in recent years, so the money that’s been raised there in the past has been spent there. What’s happened FREE MEASURE AND QUOTE is you’ve had an enormous FROM 15 MARCH TO 30 APRIL 2018 increase in resident numbers, so there is a catch-up that is now being addressed. 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Connecting over a cuppa Kahu Youth needs new home TURNBULL G GLENDA editor@thewanakasun.co.nz
REPORTER S STAFF editor@thewanakasun.co.nz LINK Upper Clutha facilitator Kathy Dedo got the full council meeting off to a neighbourly start on Friday, March 23, by handing out teabag packs to the councillors as part of the group’s second “Have a cuppa” Neighbours Day. Kathy said LINK’s “3 Questions” research last year told them that one of the top five things people love about Wanaka is its friendliness. “One of the top five things that could be better was to be better-connected as a community, because as we grow that’s harder. This data, along with discovering the nationally-driven Neighbours Day Aotearoa, inspired LINK to encourage neighbours to connect over a cup of tea,” she said. “We designed a pack with two teabags and five tips for connecting with your neighbours. The idea is to use both teabags and invite a neighbour to “have a cuppa” with you. We made up 2500 packs and hand delivered them to letterboxes across the Upper Clutha. That’s 5000 cups of tea we hope will be drunk in the coming weeks.” MAC students, through Students in the Community, made up the packs and distributed them, and residents of various neighbourhoods volunteered to deliver them on their streets. “When we did this last year, we heard wonderful stories of people meeting each other for the first time,
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emergency contacts being noted, plans being hatched for street parties. In new subdivisions, it’s been an excuse for people to walk around and welcome the newly-arrived. “At LINK we are convinced that small efforts make a big difference. This is a feel-good example of how we can keep what’s special about Wanaka, no matter what size we are.” LINK suggests five ways you can connect with your neighbours: Invite them over for a cuppa and conversation; Share magazines and books; Share contact details, which is especially important in an emergency; Share produce or flowers from your garden; Organise a neighbourhood get-together. Pictured: MAC Students in the Community help make up teabag packs.
With the lease of their current premises coming to an end in just 18 months time, Kahu Youth have a dilemma. They may become homeless. Kahu Youth worker Richard Elvey and members of the Youth Council spoke in the public forum at the full Queenstown Lakes District Council meeting last Friday March 23. “For the last seven years we have had an amazing youth club, funded by QLDC, that has allowed us to have a space for the 120 young people who access us each week. “Unfortunately we have 18 months before we have to vacate and find a new place and we are worried, because this last building took us four-and-a-half years to find. We need a place of our own. It needs to be in a central location, we need to be where the young people are. It is also difficult to get funding. We come cap in hand. We are asking for your help. Just tell us what hoops to jump through and we’ll do it,” Richard said. Richard said the Youth Council proposal was to lease part of Lismore Park beside the bike jumps from the council and build a youth club building on the land. At the meeting, Mayor Jim Boult said the council would be happy to work with them and they would look into it. The Wanaka sun spoke to deputy mayor Calum MacLeod on Monday March 26 who said he thought the idea was brilliant and he had already spoken to a few members of the council team. “They are really supportive. I’ve also spoken to a couple of people working with Richard. The timeframe of 18 months is tight, but they need a new home,” Calum said. Richard said they had already had discussions with a building firm and preliminary discussions with suppliers.
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“We are now reaching out to funders to see how we can move on. We’ve pushed go on every single button because we have a short time frame.When council says yes we can be ready with the design in place and ready to go.” Richard said the effectiveness of Kahu Youth would be in the balance if the group were forced to move away from the kids. “It would really, really hurt us. It is really important that we are close to the kids. If they can’t get to us on foot they won’t come.This has arguably been the most important thing that has happened with Kahu Youth since I’ve worked here.” Richard said it would put to bed the issue of a permanent home, it would give them enough space and safeguard Kahu Youth for future generations. “The young people are all very excited and getting them involved in this project might be the most amazing legacy to leave behind them, they will be able to ‘say we did that’.” Picture: Richard Elvey (far right) with Claire French, and youth at the front of the current youth centre.
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Wanaka’s newest school could be up and running within two years. The Ministry of Education is currently seeking expressions of interest from people who want to be an integral part in setting up Wanaka Primary South School by being an Establishment Board of Trustees member. In September, the Ministry of Education applied to the Queenstown Lakes District Council for a resource consent for a primary school on 3ha of land at Three Parks. The application also included plans for an early childhood education facility. Director of Education for Otago, Southland Julie Anderson said, “The design process will take some time so it’s too early to say exactly when construction will start, however we anticipate it will be later this year. The design and build process for a school of this size usually takes around 18 months.
“We are expecting the school to open in early 2020.” She said she expected the establishment board to begin consulting with the community on catchment areas for the school early next year. The Establishment Board of Trustees role is to oversee and assist in the process of setting up the new school and is responsible for much of the work that will produce a functioning teaching and learning organisation. The ministry is looking for people with a knowledge and experience of schools and/or school governance, who work well in a team, are able to put plans in place for the school’s future, have good communication skills and represent the diversity of the school’s students. To apply to be a Wanaka Primary South School establishment board of trustees member, email wanaka.future@education.govt.nz for an information pack and application form. Applications close on April 15 and Julie expects the board to be appointed as soon as possible afterwards.
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WHITE R ROB journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz St John Wanaka has presented two volunteers and two cadets with awards to recognise the contributions they make. The charity, which provides ambulance services throughout New Zealand, held a dedicated ceremony to celebrate the local quartet on Tuesday, March 20. Volunteers Penny Campbell and John Wilson were presented with a Priory Vote of Thanks, one of only two awarded on the South Island this year. St John’s area executive officer Barbara Roxburgh paid tribute to the pair. “The committee recognised that Penny Campbell and John Wilson have voluntarily helped St John Wanaka with large fundraising events at least four times over the last decade. “When asked for assistance, they have contributed time, energy and wonderful organisational skills to each project. Their knowledge and contacts in our community, and throughout New Zealand, are brought into action
with their cheerful personalities bringing forth contributions, both cash and kind, from businesses and individuals,” she said. Maddison Frazer, one of St John’s Youth Cadets, was also honoured at the ceremony, receiving a certificate and a badge for reaching 500 hours of service to the community. Fellow cadet Eva Wilson also received the Grand Prior award, the organisation’s highest youth award, after obtaining 12 gold level proficiency badges. “Maddi not only volunteers time as a Youth Cadet, but also volunteers with Volunteer Central and she volunteers for lots of different parts of the community. Eva has also done at least 200 hours of community time. “We like to recognise the time and effort that these particular people have put in, in whatever way they have assisted St John Wanaka. The organisation wouldn’t exist without volunteers. We rely on them to staff half of our ambulance crew,” Barbara said. Picture: Penny and John received their award from Ian Rae, a knight of the Order of St John.
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electrix Wanaka officially started trading on December 16, 2002 as an extension of our then Dunedin Store. Since that time Ken and Ben have focused on the Wanaka store and have strived to create a highly educated, dynamic appliance store that adapts continuously to cater for Wanaka’s ever changing customer base and appliance needs. As Wanaka has grown so has our business and we now employ four full time staff and have grown our brand line-up to offer Wanaka some incredible names that were once only available in the major centres. We pride ourselves on being a highly educated, relaxed and fun environment to shop in, with interesting products around every bend. If you haven’t been into Selectrix it is well worth popping in for a look. You’ll be amazed by what you will see and learn.
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Ken Bagley has over 40 years experience in appliance retail and his knowledge is extremely rare to find. His hour long appointments for Kitchen Appliances leave clients full of information and excitement about the possibilities for their new home or renovation. Ben Bagley has been born and raised in the appliance trade and has a passion for everything audio visual and IT. System designs from simple Soundar Systems to multi-room designs are what Ben really loves and getting the most from a customer’s budget is what sets us apart. If you need to talk IT then Ben is also worth a visit and enjoys engaging in ‘real world’ language to help you get what you need.
Stuart has been a very engaged member of Wanaka in Clubs and Societies and has raised his family here. Ashley Thompson is Selectrix’s newest team member having started in January this year. She has an extensive knowledge in appliance sales having grown up in the trade like Ben and has had roles working for Samsung and most recently Dyson. Like us all the draw of Wanaka and its lifestyle was key for moving here.
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We have extensively grown our product range over the years as Wanaka has Changed to include many varied brands that cater for all customers needs. Selectrix is your one stop shop for all the major whiteware brands such as Fisher & Paykel, Electrolux, Westinghouse, Bosch Haier, LG, Panasonic and Beko. We are also proud to be authorised re-sellers of prestige whiteware brands Gaggenau and Miele. We have worked extremely hard with suppliers to be able to offer these brands to the Wanaka area. For commercial customers we also offer extremely aggressive commercial pricing. The difference between us and the competition is that we are here for you and believe that service should be apart of the commercial experience from sales, to delivery, to after sales care for your clients.
Ken Bagley has over 40 years experience in appliance retail and his knowledge is extremely rare to find. Audio Visual:
Whether you want the main brands for everyday pricing or system design and prestige brands like Devialet, B&W and Paradigm for the discerning audiophile, we have you covered. We are proud to stock brands like Panasonic, Samsung, LG, Yamaha, Marantz, Denon Arcam, Anthem amongst others and pride ourselves on our knowledge of making a system that not only works seamlessly but sounds and looks incredible. Our installation contractor specialist Ed Dovey has been working with us for 15 years making us one of the longest operating teams in Otago.
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Air Conditioned Heating and Cooling is an area that Selectrix has retailed in for over 20 years. We offer a site visit where we can talk to clients about their requirements and quote products from major brands like Panasonic, Toshiba and Mitsubishi so that those needs are met.
Stuart Grant joined our team in 2016 and brings to the shop a wealth of retail knowledge. Having owned his own businesses Stuart really understands customer service and thrives on the challenge of fulfilling a customer’s needs.
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We are proud to be Wanaka’s only Apple Authorised Reseller stocking everything Apple with the exception of iPhones. Our Status as an Apple Authorised Reseller gives us access to incredible pricing on Hewlett Packard, Dell, Lenovo and Logitech as well as having access to purpose built computers for those requiring a specific product. We don’t blind you with science, but prefer to talk about IT in simple terms. We also have many complimentary computer accessories to get locals and visitors out of a bind.
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Driven from Ken and Ben’s need for strings, this area is one of fun for us which has grown to include guitars from Martin, Sigma, Fender and Squire and Ukuleles from Makala and Kala. We also have a range of PA equipment and regularly provide this equipment to local entities needing their own PA. We stock a number of musical accessories like strings, reeds, tuners and drumsticks and can source keyboards. It’s worth coming in to check this section out as we have access to hundreds of always fixes an issue. With years of experience in tech we started by them to make sure we became The Weber Specialist musical brands that we don’t charge the earth for it. for Wanaka. We were quickly introduced into the Weber fold can help point you in the right direction. Jaycar Stockists for this reason and now provide Wanaka with its only Weber Our Jaycar division gives us access to hundreds of problem Outdoor Cooking Specialist store. An extensive list of Weber BBQ’s (gas and solving tools, cables and equipment. The prices are always Outdoor cooking began for us when Fisher & Paykel asked us charcoal) are displayed at the store along with accessories. amazing and the selection tailored to Wanaka’s needs. If we to become the dealer of the world leading DCS Grills. These The key to dealing with a Weber Specialist is that we know don’t have it it is only two days away. Customers are always are the most powerful, aspirational grills on the market and what we are talking about and the reasons to buy Weber and so happy when they realise that we have these here as it built to the highest standard in quality and performance. As a how to use them. All of us love to cook and are continuously nod to our customers and their loyalty to Selectrix a drive was trying new things out with our Webers and DCS Grills.
Brands Whiteware: Fisher & Paykel Haier Miele Gaggenau Bosch Beko Parmco Schweigen Insinkerator Electrolux Westinghouse Simpson Award Liebherr Vintec LG Panasonic Samsung
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Proposed special housing area TURNBULL G GLENDA editor@thewanakasun.co.nz Bright Sky Land Limited (BSL) has lodged an Expression of Interest for a Special Housing Area with Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) for a master-planned residential development scheme of 281 dwellings. The development site is located off Cardrona Valley Road and backs onto the Aspiring Lifestyle Retirement Village (ALRV). The scheme comprises a mix of housing types and section sizes, and is based on an approach of “affordability by design”, from one-bedroom apartments to 220sqm family homes all on compact sections of 500sqm or less. QLDC asked for community feedback on the EOI and received 16 submissions, one opposing the development entirely, three in support and all others raising concerns with regards to the development. Murray Briggs was concerned the development was too close to the ALRV, the density of the development and the Gordon Road access to the property through an industrial estate. Peter Herbert was concerned about the 15 housing units being only 100m from ALRV and being built on only 2149sqm. He also stated there appeared to be no greenway/buffer or landscaping to soften the impact of such a densely populated area looking straight onto ALRV. Public Health South was concerned the subdivision would do little to address housing affordability by reducing the median multiple and therefore would not satisfy the criteria to be deemed a SHA. PHS was in support of further SHA’s in Wanaka but encouraged the council to carefully examine whether this development would satisfy the objectives of an SHA and the needs of the region for quality, yet affordable housing.
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Active Wanaka submitted that access through an industrial site was not ideal, the development needed more open space and needed more cycleway connections. At the full council meeting on Friday March 23, the council approved in principle the BSL Special Housing Area subject to consideration of further requirements and taking into account feedback received from the community. Council officers have been instructed to report back to the council in respect of the general manager of planning and development to proceed with negotiation of the Stakeholder Deed that fulfils the infrastructure, parks and reserves and affordable housing requirements. They were also asked to negotiate qualifying development criteria, amend the proposed development to provide a connection through to Enterprise Drive and, as a consequence of this amendment, ensure that the reserves provision is consistent with the Parks and Open Spaces Strategy 2017. If a Stakeholder Deed is agreed and signed, the proposed Special Housing Area will be recommended to the Minister. Pictured: The proposed location of the Bright Sky Special Housing Area.
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A message from Dunedin AOS REPORTER S STAFF editor@thewanakasun.co.nz The Dunedin Armed Offenders Squad was in Wanaka last week carrying out training exercises, after which they had this message for Upper Clutha residents: “Dunedin AOS, which covers the Wanaka area, was in town last week undertaking regular training in both rural areas and within the town environs. Wanaka provides an ideal location for some challenging rural patrol type training while also having the benefit of a town with urban training technique capacity as well. “The squad’s head, Inspector Kelvin Lloyd, was impressed with the
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courtesy extended to the team by both run holders in the rural locations and building owners within town, who made venues available for the team. There was clearly interest in the squad’s presence and the team had been happy to speak with those residents who were curious as to why the squad was in Wanaka. “The team was most appreciative of being able to use the unique combinations of environments that Wanaka was able to provide, as well as the welcome that was extended to it by the community and local police.” Pictured: Dunedin AOS carried out a training exercise at an address on Sargood Drive on Wednesday March 21.
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Have your say on draft 10 year plan CODC’s Draft 10-Year Plan TURNBULL G GLENDA editor@thewanakasun.co.nz Local councillors and Wanaka Community Board members are encouraging residents to share their views on the Draft 10 Year Plan. After QLDC released the plan last week, there were so many people wanting to talk at last week’s full council meeting the public forum had to be considerably extended from the usual 30 minutes. Simon Telfer from Active Transport Wanaka (ATW ) said that at first glance the draft plan’s fund allocation for active transport in Wanaka looked positive. “We have been let down. The funds allocated for Wanaka’s cycleway is $812,000 over ten years starting in 2022, this is four years before they see a safe route from school to pool. At the Anderson Road intersection they will be taking their life into their hands. Funds allocated for Active Transport for Wanaka over ten years is $1.5 million. Queenstown gets $23.5 million and that starts in 2018. It is notable that one project in Queenstown is $7.4 million for one cycleway. That’s five times the total active transport budget for Wanaka in the plan to be spent in Queenstown in the next three years, with zero community consultation,” Simon said. Water chlorination was big on the agenda for many speakers. The draft plan’s Big Issue 5 is water supply and quality. There were representatives from the Hawea, Glenorchy and Arthur’s Point communities who were all against their water supply being chlorinated. They all wanted QLDC to investigate alternatives to chlorination and expressed their willingness to work with QLDC chief engineer Ulrich Glasner to investigate alternatives. Local resident Mary-Louise Roulston thought the spending of $500,000.00 on a Wanaka Town Centre Masterplan was a waste of money. She said we already have a Wanaka Lake Development Plan and the council had consulted with residents about the Eely Point Management Plan. She felt the money could be spent better elsewhere and wanted Eely Point and the lakefront to stay as they were, except for the lakefront parking.
Deputy mayor Calum MacLeod said the expenditure in the Plan was applied where there was the greatest need. “More expenditure in Queenstown is needed. Funding has been put aside for Wanaka in community planning, infrastructure, Lake Hawea Project Pure, there is a lot of good things for Wanaka. The Draft 10 Year Plan is our opportunity to get the planning right and people may look at the amounts saying, oh well they are spending more in Queenstown. We have to plan to get what we need defined,” Calum said. Calum encouraged residents to take a really good look at the plan and if they saw something that has been missed, or they don’t agree with, to submit. “If there is something you think is not in the Plan and you’re thinking, ‘actually we really need this, not this,’ make a submission and let us know. Simon Telfer’s comments on the active transport were really good and really specific. That’s the feedback we want to hear,” Calum said. Wanaka Community Board chair Rachel Brown said she was very proud of Wanaka’s representation in the public forum. “There were very articulate speakers. It was great.” Rachel wanted residents to read the finer aspects of the plan and if they couldn’t see something they thought should be included, to make a submission. “It’s sometimes hard to find everything that is included in the Plan. It can be challenging. The WCB have been involved earlier on and have worked hard to have early engagement with senior management and staff so we could communicate what the WCB saw as priority projects,” Rachel said. “Two priority projects were Active Travel and Lakefront Development Plan. There is some concern that there isn’t enough finance to actually achieve those plans in their entirety and that has been a focus for the board to make sure they are fully delivered in the 10 year plan. Because of the rate of growth, we want to make sure there is money in the budget to do it,” she said. Submissions forms are in printed form at the back of the Ten Year Plan brochure and online at www.qldc. govt.nz/your-council/formal-processes/ten-yearplan. Submissions close at 5.00pm on Friday April 13.
Plan ahead for Easter driving REPORTER S STAFF editor@thewanakasun.co.nz The NZ Transport Agency’s travel team has put together maps that show the expected peak Easter holiday traffic times to help drivers decide on the best time to travel. These maps show the busiest times based on previous years’ travel patterns and can be found at www.nzta.govt.nz/hotspots. “If everyone plans their travel in advance, and thinks about how they can travel outside the busiest periods, it will help reduce congestion, delays and stress and that will make it a safer and more enjoyable journey for everyone,” NZTA senior journey manager Neil Walker said.
To add to the usual Easter traffic, three Ed Sheeran concerts in Dunedin and Warbirds over Wanaka could swell traffic volumes on the southern highways in Otago and Canterbury. Around 50,000 people attended the air show in 2016, so road users can expect large volumes of traffic on SH1, SH79 (Geraldine to Fairlie), SH8 (Tekapo, Omarama, the Lindis Pass), SH6 (Kawarau Gorge, Cromwell, Wanaka) and the Crown Range. NZTA advises drivers to give themselves extra time to traverse the Crown Range if they are catching a plane at Queenstown Airport, as the route is expected to be very busy. For traffic updates, go to thewanakasun.co.nz.
REPORTER S STAFF editor@thewanakasun.co.nz Submissions for the Central Otago District Council (CODC) Draft 10-Year Plan opened yesterday (Wednesday 28 March). “Central Otago Mayor Tim Cadogan is encouraging people to “take ten for ten”. “That’s ten minutes to give us feedback on our 10-Year Plan for the district. Give more than ten minutes if you want to but at the very least spare ten minutes to get involved. It is really important that council and the community have a conversation about where we are going over the next ten years and every member of the community needs to be involved.” The 40-page consultation document will be available online on CODC’s website and copies will be available at council service centres. The four key issues that council is calling for community views on
during the consultation period are a reticulated wastewater scheme for Clyde, timing of the Lake Dunstan Water Supply water treatment, a proposed Clyde Heritage Precinct upgrade, and a proposal to change kerbside recycling collection frequencies. The document also includes an affordable housing needs assessment, changes to Council’s Development Contributions Policy, updates on what’s happening with the Cromwell Memorial Hall and Cromwell Town Centre rejuvenation, a potential new community facility for Omakau, and overviews of council’s 30-year infrastructure strategy and financial strategy. The public will have until Monday April 30 to make submissions, with the opportunity to be heard at a series of community board and CODC meetings to consider feedback scheduled from May 28 to June 7.
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Hundreds turn out for ride Around 300 people turned out for the Active Transport Wanaka (ATW) mass bike ride last Friday March 23. ATW organised the ride to show how strongly the community feels about safe journeys around town. Bikevember said, “Fun times were had but now it’s time to let Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) know that Wanaka needs a safe cycling network built now.” Both groups want to see a safe school to pool route immediately actioned for the safety of the town’s children. “In the QLDC 10 year plan $23.5 million is set aside for an Urban Cycle way in Queenstown beginning in 2018 versus $1.5 million investment in Wanaka starting 2022 - far too late.” Bikevember and ATW are encouraging people to have their say and make submissions to council.
CALLING ALL CREATIVES Grants of up to $2,000 are available from the Upper Clutha Community Arts Council for groups undertaking creative projects including literature, performance and visual arts. Application forms are available in the Wanaka Library or contact uccac@outlook.com for more information.
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Slow progress for midwifery crisis BUTLER D DANIELLE newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz The future for Wanaka’s midwifery crisis remains uncertain once the time is up on short-term locum midwives provided by the Southern DHB. National coverage of the crisis faced by Wanaka’s only full-time midwife Deb Harvey as of April prompted the Southern DHB to arrange locums for three to six months from May, but the long-term plan is not clear. Deb, who met with DHB midwifery director Jenny Humphries and DHB planning and funding’s Lisa Gestro earlier this month, said that the progress had been slow. “It’s very frustrating. We told them that we would reach this point two years ago and nothing happened. They have been so slow to react, but at this stage we’re just grateful for anything,” Deb said. Wanaka Midwives’ Deb added that it was unclear what was being planned for the long-term, but that new workforce strategies were being considered. “What we have been doing doesn’t work. It’s too much and too stressful. We need to make it more of an attractive package to get midwives back to the area,” Deb said. “We do love our job, but I can’t
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honestly sell this job to somebody when if they did it somewhere like Auckland they would have access to all the services they need and a hospital just down the road. We don’t have that here. [Southern DHB] is looking at what we’re doing and what works in other areas.” Deb added that the Southern DHB’s announcement earlier this month that it would provide community-based maternity services was promising. “We’re hopeful that in the future a primary maternity service could be built in Wanaka. The DHB will really have to step up, they do have a remit to provide primary maternity services,” Deb said. The Southern DHB said that its maternal and child hubs would be non-birthing facilities designed to bring together resources to better support antenatal and postnatal care, with the possibility to scale them up to primary birthing units. “There is flexibility to adjust the services [the hubs] provide so they are the best fit for their communities. We need to ensure we have the infrastructure in place that can adapt as needs change,” Lisa Gestro said.
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Sticky Forest work takes shape BUTLER D DANIELLE newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz Work to remove old pine trees and refresh Sticky Forest is expected to be complete by the end of this week. The ‘forest transformation’ has included the removal and replacement of old pine trees and Kirimoko owners plan to work with Bike Wanaka to enhance mountain bike tracks in the area. Co-ordinator of the work Ian Greaves said that once the work is complete they would mulch
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leftover slash and grind stumps in preparation of native planting which is expected to take around three weeks. Native planting will then begin in late winter or early spring, with earthworks for part of the residential development scheduled to begin by late April. Bike Wanaka’s Jo Goodwin said that the developers had been consulting with them to make sure they didn’t replant trees on mountain bike tracks, which would be re-established as part of the work.
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Mount Roy’s new loo with a view BUTLER D DANIELLE newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz Roys Peak has gained a new toilet to cater for the rising number of visitors and locals walking the popular track in peak season. The Department of Conservation (DOC) installed the containment toilet, pictured, 1300m from the main lookout point. “The site was chosen to minimise the impact on the view,” DOC senior ranger Annette Grieve said. The Roys Peak track now has two toilets, with the second located at the beginning of the track near the car park. Annette said that DOC would access the new facility for cleaning using an LUV or 4WD vehicle, with sewage being pumped and flown by helicopter as required. Approximately 80,000 visitors have walked the track in the past year prompting upgrades to its facilities. In November the Queenstown Lakes District Council completed a project in conjunction with DOC to enlarge the track’s car park and widen the adjoining road in response to the volume of vehicles parked there over summer.
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Wanaka artist hits NYC BUTLER D DANIELLE newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz The work of Wanaka artist Sonia Richter has made the bright lights of New York City for the second time, with the artist preparing to exhibit at the world’s biggest art fair there next month. Sonia, who exhibited in New York last year, was encouraged to apply for the city’s Art Expo by fellow artist Giarna Tekanawa and was excited to discover she had been accepted. “I’m super happy to be on this wild roller coaster as a last minute entrant organising a huge art event
in NYC. I’m incredibly excited about the opportunity as my work will be exposed to all sorts of gallery owners, collectors and art lovers,” Sonia said. “They’ve found me a great booth by the lounge and with a corner wall that people will walk past en-route to the cafe/bar and interactive centre.” Sonia, who is currently in the isolated native village of Deline in Canada, will fly out of Vancouver for the 40th anniversary of Art Expo New York which takes place in midtown Manhattan from April 19 to 22. Pictured: Sonia behind the scenes in her Wanaka studio.
QLDC chief stonewalls on salary WHITE R ROB journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz Queenstown Lakes District Council’s chief executive Mike Theelen has steadfastly refused to discuss the reasons behind his recent salary increase. As reported by the Wanaka Sun in August last year, Mr Theelen was given an inflation-busting $21,000 pay rise which put him $100,000 ahead of two Otago council bosses and $30,000 ahead of then Otago Regional Council CEO Peter Bodeker. In an exclusive interview on Monday (March 26), Mr Theelen was happy to discuss a range of topics, but refused to give any reasons for his pay rise, which pushed his salary to $336,000. QLDC has previously claimed it was due to “unprecedented challenges associated with growth” and a result of Mr Theelen’s “strong performance”, but refused to provide evidence for either claim. When asked directly, Mr Theelen also refused to elaborate and said, “It’s there. That’s it. I am not going to discuss it. It’s there on public record. It’s gone up because of my performance.”
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Asked for examples or further explanation of what he denied were vague phrases from QLDC’s press office, Mr Theelen initially claimed his salary did not need justifying before changing his mind and then repeatedly insisting we read QLDC’s 10 Year Plan for the answer, declining to put it in his own words. “You have the answer, you just don’t like the answer,” he said. In a separate interview however, Mayor Jim Boult was happy to discuss the value he thought Mr Theelen provided. “He’s a very effective CEO and we’re fortunate to have him. In terms of our total population, we’re a tiny district and yet last year residential consents grew 31%. The national average growth was 3.4%. We process resource consents equivalent to a city the size of maybe Tauranga, maybe Hamilton, with a fraction of the firepower to do it. That requires good management. “We have a fabulous, engaged culture amongst the staff driven by Mike. He, in my view, is paid reasonably for his contribution,” he said.
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Dinosaur to get makeover WHITE R ROB journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz Wanaka’s dinosaur is set for a makeover, it has been confirmed. The Upper Clutha Community Arts Council (UCCAC) and Queenstown Lakes District Council are jointly supporting the move, which will see the slide in the Dinosaur Park fully repainted with a new design next month. The idea came after the dinosaur was defaced with graffiti last year, and work will begin in April, with plans to complete it by May.
The UCCAC has contributed $4000 to the project, which should cover half its cost, and chair Robyn van Reenen said, “We thought it would be a good project to update the dinosaur’s look.” Local artist Chrissy Wickes will carry out the painting, with the aim of creating a playful and fun look incorporating the region’s snow-capped peaks and the moa, a flightless bird that roamed the area in prehistoric times. An information panel will be installed close to the slide with more information on the moa. Pictured: An artist’s impression of the dinosaur’s new look.
TURNBULL G GLENDA editor@thewanakasun.co.nz Kai Whakapai owner Roger North spoke out at the public forum at the full council meeting last Friday March 23 about application fees for the new arrangements for holding busking sessions on the square in front of Kai. “Earlier this month I thanked the Community Board for reaching a sensible arrangement with regard to busking sessions in front of Kai. That was until I read the terms and conditions to hold these sessions.” Council’s Facility Funding Policy sets a fee for Outdoor Events whether they be for charitable, standard or commercial use. Such fees per hour are $12.50, $31.25 and $37.50
respectively. Funding through QLDC’s Local Community Support scheme may be sought as required. These fees will cover administration relating to booking to ensure ratepayers do not cover this cost. Roger referred to the fees as a “sting in the tail” and would jeopardize the events being continued. A spokesman for the QLDC said, “Mr North’s comments in public forum were noted but at this time no further action is being taken by council. Therefore the March 1 decision by Wanaka Community Board agreeing it is appropriate for the square to be booked for events in accordance with the Activities in a Public Places Bylaw 2016 stands.” Picture: An event previously held at the square.
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Glaciologist Dr Trevor Chinn, from Lake Hawea, will give a free public talk this Saturday, March 31, on the secrets of New Zealand’s glaciers. In his talk, Ice over Wanaka, Trevor will provide insight into what causes glaciers to grow and shrink, how they have shaped the landscape in the Upper Clutha, what they can tell us about global climate, and give some predictions for the future. Trevor will also share stories of his unique and exciting experiences studying glaciers and camping up on the ice. Trevor has contributed to the study of glaciology in New Zealand for many years, earning the title of the “Godfather of New Zealand glaciology” and publishing numerous papers on his research into the glaciers of New Zealand and Antarctica. He began his work in the Ministry of
REPORTER S STAFF editor@thewanakasun.co.nz Malaysian-born New Zealand concert pianist John Chen is returning to perform in Wanaka in April. One of the world’s top instrumentalists, he made his official orchestral debut at the age of 15, performing Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 3 with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. In 2004, he became the youngest-ever winner of the Sydney International Piano Competition. Since then he has performed in Europe, North America and Asia. Currently based in Mkushi, Zambia, where he and his wife Luwi both teach, John (pictured) is passionate about teaching music. He has given masterclasses and presentations on music education in the USA, Italy, Japan, Australia and New Zealand. From 2011 to 2013 he was assistant lecturer in chamber music at the Hochschule für Musik und Theatre Hamburg. John will perform works by Chopin, Handel and Dukas on Wednesday, April 18, at 7.30pm at the Lake Wanaka Centre. Tickets are available from the Gifted Design and online at eventfinda.
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Works and Development in 1965, measuring the Tasman Glacier for supplies to the hydro-dam scheme. During the International Hydrological Decade in the 1960s, Trevor chose to base his studies on the Ivory Glacier, at the head of the Waitaha River on the West Coast. He compiled the inventory of New Zealand Glaciers for the World Glacier Inventory, and has spent many years photographing, mapping and measuring New Zealand’s 3150 glaciers. The International Glaciological Society awarded him its Richardson Medal in 2017. Currently, he is contracted to NIWA to make annual surveys of the glaciers of the Southern Alps. The Department of Conservation is hosting the talk at the Mount Aspiring National Park Visitor Centre from 3pm to 4.30pm.
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WHITE R ROB journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz Chinese payment system Alipay is up and running in Wanaka and is already proving a success for one local business. The system is the world’s largest mobile payment platform, overtaking PayPal some five years ago, and now has 520 million users in China. It works by allowing users to scan a QR code with their phone and type in the amount to pay, before it is then deducted from their bank account back home. One business that has adopted the system is Puzzling World and marketing and operations manager Duncan Spear said it had been very successful so far. “It was very popular from day one. The Chinese payment model is way ahead of the game compared to ours. For them to have a payment system they are comfortable with is good for them. It’s something
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Pimms & Paintings opening night thurs 29th March, 5pm – 9pm ($10 entry) Fri 30th Mar–SUn 1st aPr 10am – 5pm ($5 entry)
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The Wanaka Arts Society opens the doors for the public to visit and experience the amazing variety of unique high quality local artwork inspired by Wanaka’s beautiful surrounds. Guest artists: amelia Guild (painter) and Kate Howard (textile artist)
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A monthly column by Kim Reilly, Federated Farmers South Island regional policy manager, on issues affecting the Upper Clutha’s rural community…
Councils across New Zealand have their draft 10year Long Term Plans (LTP) out for consultation over the next month or so. But don’t yawn quite yet! Long term plans (LTPs) set out what activities councils are planning over the following 10-year period, what community outcomes they’re trying to achieve, and most importantly, how it will all be paid for. All ratepayers should pay attention to what is being proposed, because you may be footing the bill. LTP consultation is your chance to say what you agree or disagree with, or even how you think it could be done differently. Analysis by Federated Farmers shows a continuing trend of local government rates rapidly outstripping inflation. From 2007-2017, the consumers’ price index went up 21 percent. The local government cost index – which councils say is a fairer reflection of their costs pressures – went up 29 percent. But both are dwarfed by the 71 percent overall hike in local authority rates and charges across New Zealand over the same period. Federated Farmers is gearing up to submit to 68 different council LTPs across the country. We’re the only primary sector organisation that takes on this mammoth task, but we know it’s vital work for our farmer members. Small percentage shifts in the rates bill can means hundreds of dollars for a farm, with rates being amongst the highest overheads of some farming operations. This is despite many farmers not even accessing the services they’re funding. This year many councils, including Queenstown Lakes District – which welcomes 34 visitors to every local council meeting (?) during peak periods - face big challenges on how to fund their
growing infrastructure needs. Federated Farmers is of the firm view that local government should be provided with greater central government assistance to meet the costs imposed by visitors, rather than simply having to rely on rates. We’ll continue to support council’s intention to seek greater contribution from the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) for roading improvements, and to seek funding from Central Government’s Regional Development Fund for other costs. But alongside that, we’re asking that councils focus their attention and resources on their core business. Given the issues Queenstown Lakes District Council have had with their stormwater and wastewater infrastructure, we will be hammering this message home. We expect any new projects to be both justified and appropriately funded. Ideally, those who benefit from an activity, should pay greater amounts towards it. In our view, Queenstown Lakes District Council does well at both justifying such projects and determining ‘who pays’. We’re also keeping a close eye on the growing trend across the country for councils to start taking on roles in areas such as tourism promotion and economic development. In Queenstown Lakes, despite concern at the high level of demand for council’s infrastructure and services, approximately $5 million per year is proposed around tourism marketing over the next two years. Ratepayers will need to decide whether this is a good use of money or not, given the significant increases ($19.6 million over the next year) to council’s overall operating expenditure. When you get the chance, have a look through what’s proposed by council. If you’re a Federated Farmers member, get your feedback to us so we can ensure your concerns are relayed.
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The five finalists for this year’s Ballance Farm Environment Awards - Otago Region - have been announced. They are Kevin Knowler, Rachel Worth and Brett Hurley of AgResearch/Invermay; John, Shona and Robert Chapman from Port Chalmers; James and Bridget McNally from Kakanui; Logan, Ross and Alexa Wallace from Waipahi; and Cody and Nicola Hartvigsen from Owaka Valley. The Ballance Farm Environment Awards recognise and celebrate good farm practices which promote sustainable land management. The Otago Awards night will be held in Wanaka on Friday April 13. Kevin Knowler, manager of AgResearch/Invermay in Mosgiel, works alongside his team of Rachel Worth and Brett Hurley. AgResearch/ Invermay is a research farm with its present focus around sheep, deer and environmental research. The Chapmans farm sheep and beef on mainly steep coastal hill country above Port Chalmers. The family farm
was established by John’s grandfather in 1929 as a small dairy farm near the top of the catchment and has expanded to a size which enabled it to be subdivided into two farms in 2008. Dairy farmers James and Bridget McNally are the fifth-generation of family members to farm in Kakanui, North Otago. This season 740 cows are being milked off 230ha, with all cows wintered on the farm which is co-owned with James’ parents Ray and Catherine. Logan, Ross and Alexa Wallace farm an intensive sheep breeding and finishing property at Beacon Hill, Waipahi. The farm is 290ha (effective 270ha), with 240ha cultivated pasture and 30ha tussock carrying 2300 Romney Texel ewes, 670 breeding hoggets and 100 dairy calves. Cody and Nicola Hartvigsen have a dairy farm in the Owaka Valley. They purchased the original property 14 years ago and ran it as a sheep and beef operation. Ten years ago, they introduced four equity partners and purchased a neighbouring property, then converted to dairy. It is now a 320ha milking platform with a 60ha run-off.
South Island agri operations tour REPORTER S STAFF editor@thewanakasun.co.nz Fifty leading farmers from across Australia and New Zealand visited farming operations throughout the lower South Island earlier this month as part of a Rabobank Business Management Programs Alumni Tour. The two-day tour brought together graduates of the bank’s Farm Managers Program (FMP) and the Executive Development Program (EDP) and included visits to a number of farms in the Central Otago and Southland regions. The six-farm trip included a visit to Tom and Jan Pinckney at Northburn Station. Tom and Jan run the 8500ha station and neighbouring Leaning Rock station, which is 4500ha. Their main enterprises are fine
wool production and beef cattle. Tom’s family company purchased Northburn Station in 1993 and he is the CEO of Northburn Investments Ltd, which has interests in agriculture, commercial property and hospitality. Rabobank New Zealand CEO Todd Charteris said the alumni tour provided a great opportunity for former BMP participants to visit the operations of other graduates and expand their network of farmers. “The tour had a great mix of older and younger farmers, Australians and Kiwis and it was wonderful to join the participants for dinner and share the energy within the alumni group,” he said. “When you see and hear the passion in the group discussions, you really appreciate the value of these types of events.”
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Football club gets new kit, sponsors WHITE R ROB journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz WHITE R ROB journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz Wanaka Trampoline and Tumbling Club (TNT) is celebrating silverware after its first competition of the season. The newly-formed club, which was created from the Aspiring Trampoline Club, took eight trampolinists to the Christchurch Superbounce Championships on the weekend of March 10-11 and came home with 13 medals. After the win, team coach Catherine Pell paid tribute to the dedication of the young trampolinists and their parents. “The athletes and parents show tremendous enthusiasm for the sport. A two-day event like this means a five to six hour journey on a Friday afternoon, followed by two very long days in the event centre waiting to compete. It is rounded off by an exhausting drive home, which for many meant arriving in the early hours of Monday morning.” The championships were also a national qualifier and there was more good news for the club after six of its athletes qualified for the New Zealand national championships. Deia Carson-Wolfe was the standout
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performer, winning four events and securing national qualification in each. Elizabeth Pell, Jessica Penney, Kate Beaton, Imogen Dougherty and Izzy Percy also qualified, with Piper Carson-Wolfe and Mackenzie Allison narrowly missing out. Club chairman Ian Percy said that the weekend had been a wonderful start for the club, but cautioned that there was a long way to go before it realised its aims. “We would like to heighten the profile of trampolining as a recreational and competitive sport within the Upper Clutha and Central Otago region, and provide an opportunity for the wider community of Otago and Southland to participate more, as the current accessibility to the sport in the area is very low. “We intend to actively pursue our first priority, which is a first class trampoline facility of our own which will cater for high level competitions, offer recreational opportunities as well as trampoline training to complement other sporting codes,” he said. Pictured are Deia Carson-Wolfe (centre) after winning the Double Mini Tramp 13/14 Years and Kate Beaton (right) in third.
Wanaka’s young footballers will start the season in brand-new kits thanks to donations from local sponsors. Wanaka AFC, which has teams in age groups from under six through to under 17, has purchased shirts, shorts and socks for every player, complete with a new badge and kit design. The club’s sponsors include The Plant Store, Assembly Architects, Stackbrae, Ray White Wanaka and Subway and club committee member Robert Norman said their contributions had been vital. “Growth in the last five years has been crazy, from
70-plus kids to now almost 400. As the club has grown, we’ve needed to buy more kits and more training and playing equipment. “Sponsorship is so important to a club like Wanaka AFC. Without the sponsors we wouldn’t be able to do it. “The feedback has been so positive on the new shirt that we will also produce a limited number of them for sale as gifts to friends and family, with all proceeds going back into the club,” he said. The club will now donate its old kit of 300 shirts to a football association of one of the Pacific Island nations. “We’re very lucky here in New Zealand, so it’s important to help kids in places where they may not have access to football kits as easily,” Robert said. Pictured: McKay Heath, Isabel Sheehan, Greta Sheehan and Cooper Norman in their new kit.
Golf fundraiser well above par WHITE R ROB journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz The 2018 Hirepool Charity Classic Trilogy golf tournament has raised $35,000, the highest amount in its 13-year history. The event, hosted every year by Wanaka Golf Club, has now given more than $300,000 to local good causes and this year’s proceeds will go to the Upper Clutha Hospice Trust for a second palliative care room. The 2018 tournament was held last weekend (March 23-25) and 56 teams of four went head-tohead over three days. Organiser Marc Simmonds said the event had
been very successful and looked set to continue for many years to come. “It was a huge number of people and I think it’s the second biggest event of its kind in the South Island. It was really good, nice calm conditions and a lot of excited people. “We have no plans to stop and we are already talking about a worthy recipient for next year,” he said. On the day, L McRae, M Ewing, M Heckler and A Tisdall won the women’s division and M Studholme, J Lovelock, R Allison, K Galloway triumphed in the men’s division one. M Greenstreet, S Fothergill, B Allison, C Bowman won the men’s division two.
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local businessman is warning of the dangers the Otago climate can pose to people’s homes. Garry Barnes, owner of Cedar Professionals, has nearly two decades of experience in wood and has seen the damage Wanaka’s weather can cause.
oiling. Staining adds your choice of colour, but a fairly thin layer of protection, leaving the wood open to the elements when it begins to lift. Garry’s team provide a special oil, specifically designed for New Zealand’s climate, to protect your timber.
comes with a maintenance program to protect your property.
Cedar Professionals pride themselves on offering a tailored service, including a free, no obligation quote. Garry and his team have the experience and expertise to talk through the needs of any home and provide expert Oiling is carried out over a slightly longer period of time and knowledge and long-term recommendations to give the “The harsh climate we have here in Wanaka is different ensures the wood is both moisturised and protected. It also owner everything they need to make their decision. to anywhere in New Zealand. If you don’t look after your timber, it breaks down quickly and it will cost more in the long run. I grew up in the sawmill industry and I’ve seen what happens to timber over the last 19 years.” Garry has been operating his own business for twoand-a-half years and he said that action is vital to protect your investment. “Timber can split and change colour. If it’s left too long, it needs chemicals and water blasts. If you act now, it can be both cheaper and easier to protect your home.” Cedar Professionals know the dangers of leaving your wood unprotected and offer two solutions, staining or
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REPORTER S STAFF editor@thewanakasun.co.nz NASA astronaut and US Air Force Colonel Michael S. Hopkins will reveal the joy and wonder of travelling in space at a Catalyst Trust public talk at Wakatipu High School on April 11 at 7pm. This is a rare opportunity to hear from
an astronaut, in New Zealand between flights to the International Space Station, about his experiences of working and living in space. The talk is followed by a question and answer session. Col Hopkins has logged 166 days
in space, including 12 hours of space walking, since being selected as an astronaut in 2009. When not on board the International Space Station, he is at NASA’s Johnson Space Centre in Houston supporting the Station’s operations.
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The Draft Waste Minimisation and Management Plan, a Statement of Proposal and a Waste Audit for the district are available for review at the following places:
Public Notice is hereby given pursuant to the Queenstown Lakes District Navigation and Safety Bylaw 2014, that Bylaws 30, 31 & 35 have been uplifted which reserves the whole of Roys Bay Lake Wanaka for a Warbirds over Wanaka display.
• Online www.qldc.govt.nz • At Council offices and libraries across the district • By emailing zerowaste@qldc.govt.nz
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We want to hear what you think. Here’s how to make a submission:
Friday 30 March 2018 3.30pm until 5.30pm Lake Wanaka, whole of Roys Bay, Western Boundary of Reservation, from Eely Point across to the south shore adjacent Waterfall Creek
Special note: During this period the main boat-launching ramps adjacent the Wanaka Marina will be closed to all users. It should be noted that in the interests of public safety all users of Roys Bay will be excluded from the bay, with the bay being locked down completely. The only vessels exempt from this reservation are the Harbourmaster’s patrol craft and Coastguard who are assisting with the exclusion. Map below details reserved area:
• Complete the online form at www.qldc.govt.nz • Email to zerowaste@qldc.govt.nz subject line ‘Ten Year Plan submission’ • Post to WMMP Submission, Queenstown Lakes District Council, Private Bag 50072, Freepost 191078, Queenstown 9348 Submissions close on Friday 30 April 2018. This notice is in accordance with the Local Government Act 2002.
Proposed Navigation Safety Bylaw 2018 The Proposed Queenstown Lakes District Council Navigation Safety Bylaw 2018 was adopted by full Council on 23 March 2018 and will come into effect on 6 April 2018. Further information will be available on the Council’s website www.qldc.govt.nz
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Artists and musicians will gather at The Farm, Wanaka, next month for the town’s annual Art in the Park event. More than 30 artists and several live music acts are currently lined up to showcase their talent on Saturday April 21, while local food and brews will also be on offer. Organiser Pip Cawthorn said that the day would give artists the chance to display their work and offer sales and interaction with the community and students. “It also brings families and locals together to enjoy local talent and all proceeds are going towards local community projects via Rotary Wanaka. People should come along for a day of entertainment, inspiration and enjoyment,” she said. The event kicks off at 11am and runs until 5pm at The Farm, 196 Maxwell Road. Pictured: Art in the Park organisers Tabatha Wilson, Pip Kidd and Fran Tate.
Fees and Charges Amendments - Planning and Development Details of the proposal and submission form is available in the offices at Queenstown Lakes District Council, Gorge Road, Queenstown; 74 Shotover Street, Queenstown; 33-35 Reece Crescent, Wanaka and 47 Ardmore Street, Wanaka during normal office hours (8.00am to 5.00pm). You can also download these on our website: www.qldc.govt.nz/your-council/your-views/ Changes are proposed to the fee schedules for work associated with building consents, resource consents and resource management engineering services. The objective of the changes is to better align the initial fee paid with the actual and reasonable costs of completing the work, and to better align the costs of consenting and approval processes with the Council’s funding policy for Planning and Development which is to achieve an 80/20 private/public split. Changes are best summarised into three categories: A. Proposed increases to the hourly charge-out rates for officers B. Proposed increases to building consent related fees C. Proposed increases and reductions to resource consent related fees. Those lake users still wanting access to the lake can do so from either Eely Point or Waterfall Creek. Dated 13 March 2018 at Queenstown. Authorized by Harbourmaster M A Black
Consultation on Waste Minimisation and Management Plan Queenstown Lakes District Council is consulting on a new and improved Waste Minimisation and Management Plan. This plan sets out how waste and waste minimisation will be dealt with across the district, covering household refuse through to organic (food and garden) waste and everything in between. All residents and ratepayers are invited to take a look at the plan and take part in this important process that determines the Council’s approach to Waste Minimisation and Management.
The Local Government Act 2002, Building Act 1991 and Resource Management Act 1991 require that charges made for regularly services are adopted following a Special Consultative Procedure. Any person or organisation has a right to submit on the proposed Fees & Charges amendments. Those wishing to make a submission can either do this online, email feesandcharges@qldc.govt.nz or post to Fees & Charges, Planning & Development Department, Queenstown Lakes District Council, Private Bag 50072, Queenstown 9348.
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Wanaka Airport leased to QAC
Dear editor, The lease of Wanaka Airport to Queenstown Airport Corporation (QAC) will prove to be a sad event for the quality of life in the Upper Clutha. QAC is 75% owned by QLDC and 25% by Auckland Airport. Five of the six directors are North Island based, no one of the management team lives in, or cares about Wanaka. The goal of QAC is growth and profit. The QLDC is dominated by Queenstown councillors. Two of our three Wanaka Councillors dutifully toe the company line for growth at the expense of preserving our uniqueness and social wellbeing. Who amongst this group cares for the protection of this area? The entrance to Queenstown is now a congested sea of traffic amid a destroyed landscape. The architects of this destruction have now been handed control of our airport and environment. The vast majority of future passengers using Wanaka will immediately travel to, or be from other destinations, thus further crowding our embarrassingly inadequate roads and infrastructure. There is nothing attractive about being under noisy flight paths and on roads congested by airport traffic. Existing business at the airport should start planning for their inevitable eviction. As a community, and country, we need to stop gauging success by growth in businesses and tourists. We are currently experiencing the beginning of the tourism tsunami. It would be beneficial to have a governing mechanism for tourism. Airport capacity could provide that. We must stop attempting to attract and accommodate everyone as this philosophy is destroying our unique and beautiful area. Don’t be deceived by proposed timelines, a slow death by strangulation is still a painful death. The only winner will be the finances of Queenstown Airport Corporation. Noel Williams
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Access to Craigburn reserve had been blocked for around four days by a pile of rocks and soil in an apparent protest against freedom camping. The pile is believed to have been left at the Lake Hawea site on the night of Tuesday March 13, blocking driving access to the reserve. On March 17, the enough of the blockage was removed to again allow vehicle access. We asked our readers how they felt about that:
South Great: I’m in total support of the locals doing this. I see it every morning on the way in. Some mornings there have been almost 30 parked up. But now they are stopping all over the place on the Lake Wanaka side further towards Makarora. You can’t step into grass at wharf creek as there’s toilet paper and s*** everywhere already. Not only that but the erratic driving at dusk as they look for somewhere to park up is just bloody dangerous on the narrow road. It’s time to sort it as not only the community, but the landscape and environment can’t support this dramatic and uncontrolled intrusion which does little to support our local economy and is extremely exploitative!
Sez: There should be a whole new way designed to target this, the council needs to step up now!! Do we need bloody cartoon drawings showing the rules to these people? A sign with a pretty little illustration of a kid playing at the lake and picking up toilet paper covered in poo… Will that make them click that what they’re doing is wrong?!!! Do our signs need to be in every language so they comprehend? Do we need pamphlets handed out at rental car companies, or to stand outside QT airport with flyers? NZ is really slack at putting across what we will and will not accept if you visit this country!! You can’t even litter in some countries without facing a hefty fine,why aren’t we stricter?
Tracey: If you don’t have a fully selfcontained vehicle, ie a toilet on board, then you don’t get the right to freedom camp! Freedom camping in NZ should be a paid for privilege, not the right of every dishonest, disrespectful, “pay for a SelfContained sticker”camper. The time has come for the council/ government to take a firm stand and sort this out now. Even the real tourists are fed up with it and us locals have had a guts full. If these people cannot respect our country then go home and s*** on your own turf.
Paulo: My wife and I are about to return home after seven weeks touring the South Island. We have been impressed by the friendly welcome everywhere we’ve been in our non-self contained van. We have stayed every night in an authorised campground, some good, some a bit so-so to be honest, but we would not dream of camping and toileting in the manner some people clearly have. Freedom camping and the undesirable consequences of such unregulated and unrestricted behaviour is a national issue and the govt needs to deal with it, not leave it to local authorities. We want to return and continue to enjoy all the amenities your country offers - and accept that we will pay the appropriate dues, which are the proper benefits of tourism for New Zealand. Not all tourists think or behave like the scourge you’re suffering from - the minority are ruining it for the many.
The Informant The 1st April heralds the introduction of the Accounting Income Method (AIM) for payment of your income taxes. The IRD and on-line accounting providers such as MYOB and Xero have been heavily promoting the introduction of this new option to pay your taxes. I thought in this edition I would cover some of the workings of this AIM method and outline who it may be best suited for. Let’s be clear upfront this is just another option to pay your tax it doesn’t alter the amount you have to pay. The piper still gets paid eventually it merely alters the way you achieve that result. With this in mind taxpayers should adopt AIM if it saves them time or manages their tax payments better. Unfortunately not all taxpayers can adopt AIM with trusts and special entities such as Maori Authorities being excluded. AIM is available for companies and does carry a maximum turnover threshold of $5.0m or less per annum. So how does it work? Tax payments are made in correlation with your GST returns. The payments being made to the IRD every two months are not only covering your GST but also your income tax. To calculate the tax payable each return it uses the accounting profit
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Steve: On a national level, how about banning all freedom campervans until the companies comply and fit cassette toilets. In the meantime a timber rail should be locked in place across this area, with a key at the shop so boaties can unlock it to launch their boats, or leave it unlocked during the day only. They are of course fouling any roadside rest area between Makarora and Hawea, it is everywhere, even on the other side of Lake Hawea. From a health perspective, it is not only the faeces but the cocktail of prescription drugs in that faeces, that will leach into the Lake. Action is required yesterday.
from your approved software provider. It does this in a cumulative way (i.e. 2,4,6,8,10, month profits) and grosses up the part year profit from your software to effectively convert that part year into 12 months. As you could imagine the effect of a changing part year result as you progress through the year can give you a wildly varying year to date result. Hence the tax payments can alter with each return that is filed. For businesses that are cyclical and have highs and lows in their trading activity their tax payments will correlate to the fortunes of their trading cycles. Businesses in Wanaka typically will see a heavy tax time around the two winter GST returns covering June/July and August/September and then again over summer with December/January and February/March. If your cash collection cycle mirrors your work/sales output then this method may suit you well. I am thinking here of restaurants, motels and similar types of businesses may be most suited to AIM. AIM sounds quite plain sailing and it is apart from the requirement to adjust accounting profit for a number of items. These include payables, receivable (although not necessary if you are on the payments basis for GST), depreciation, losses carried forward, trading stock and livestock, Many businesses also follow the practice of paying some of the year end company profit to their shareholder owners. AIM allows for this
as the AIM entity becomes agent for the shareholders making tax payments on their behalf. Useful in that it ties the two parties together as if they were one. One selling point being offered by the IRD is the fact that no interest is charged on AIM taxpayers tax payments. In my view this benefit is minor as the recent changes to the application of interest on income tax under the standard tax payment methods. We never have any difficulty in managing interest charges on taxes under the standard provisional tax methods currently in play. Don’t change for this reason alone is my advice. One class of taxpayer that may be well suited to AIM are some farmers. The accounting profit does require that livestock counts are completed each return. This sounds a bit cumbersome but farmers with standard herd, flock numbers it won’t find it overly onerous. This will allow farmers to manage tax payments to tie in with sales. One issue to be wary of is the impact of bringing homebred livestock into the books and the timing of that. In my view this method will suit those who want to pay their taxes 6 times a year versus the present 3 times, are good at managing their software correctly as it drives the tax liability. This is another tool to keep in your kit box and give consideration.
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despite missing out on medal placings. The under-17 girls squad had the greatest success, with Rata Horan having the stand-out performance of the week in the under-16 single scull. Rata was sixth in the A final in her first year of racing in the single, and also stroked the under-17 quad with Peta McKay, Greer Porter, Maggie Stiven and cox Patrick Hartley to place sixth in the A final. The club will now regroup for next season and recruit new school rowers from August. There is a young squad of novice girls in place at the club, but it will be looking to recruit some more novice boys. Pictured: The under-17 quad of Rata Horan, Peta McKay, Greer Porter, Maggie Stiven and cox Patrick Hartley.
Wanaka Progressive Bowls 16.03.18 Skips 1 G Cross 2 D McLeay 3 B Russell Thirds 1 F Beardsley 2 M Parker 3 T Tattersfield Leads 1 A Bryan 2 J Hill 3 B Thorburn. 23.03.18 Skips 1 G Cross 2 B Steel 3 B Holmes Thirds 1 J Hogan 2 R Chartres 3 P Traynor Leads 1 N Matheson 2 A Bryan 3 T Tattersfield. Tarras Golf Opening day Ambrose 1st-Graeme Rive, Kylie Mills, Wayne Bosley, Robert Pearson nett 56.6. 2nd-Al Hamilton (Cromwell), Dougal Weily (Cromwell), Holger Reinecke nett 57.75. 3rd-Jill Graham, Don Agnew, Steph Still, Craig Still nett 59.5. Wanaka Rowing Club National Schools Rowing Championships Results: Two A Finals: girls under-16 single (Rata), girls under-17 quad (Rata, Maggie, Peta, Greer coxed by Patrick). Three B Finals: girls under-17 single (Peta), boys under-17 single(Sam), boys under-17 doubles (Sam & Quinn). Four C Finals: boys under-16 single (Quinn), girls under-16 singles (Maggie), boys under-18 single (Sam), girls under-17 double (Peta & Maggie). Two E Finals: girls under-16 double (Sammy & Sophie), boys under-16 double (Quinn & Owen). Repechage: girls under-18 double (Greer and Macy ), girls under-18 single (Macy). Heats: girls under-16 quad and Owen in boys under-16 single. Wanaka Bridge (Tues) 1st Deirdre Lynch, Dean Snelling 74.38%. 2nd Heather Wellman, Leigh Snelling 57.50%. 3rd Pat Gray, Jane Hamilton 55.73%. (Wed) N/S 1st Sharon Wilson, Gavin Stevens 58.33%. 2nd Ross & Joan Moon 56.06%. 3rd Lyn Hill, Helen Henshall 53.47%. E/W 1st Jane Hamilton, Carolyn Field 64.10%. 2nd Jason Benton, Ruth Coghill 56.84%. 3rd Kay Ross, Robyn Gilchrist 54.49%. (Fri-H/Cap) N/S 1st Hans Limacher, Claire Williams 58.26%. 2nd Blair Coghill, Heather Wellman 57.68%. 3rd Noeline Munro, Frances Copland 51.63%. E/W 1st Denise Bunn, Shona Watt 62.96%. 2nd Dorothy McDonald, Nan Ottrey 58.49%. 3rd Pat Gray, Ruth Coghill 53.54%. (Mon) N/S 1st Georgie Roberts, Sherril Harries 66.61%. 2nd Maggie Stratford, Lynne Fegan 58.92%. 3rd Claire Romeril, Morag Chisholm. 57.17%. E/W Vivienne Christie, Jan Cunningham 64.39%. 2nd Clare Scurr, Martin Unwin 57.01%. 3rd Ena Leckie, Ken Roberts 53.79%.
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Dream start for Rams L Luke Robson A dream start to the rugby season saw the Upper Clutha Rams register a high scoring 80-15 win over Clyde on Saturday, March 24, at the Wanaka Showgrounds. To the delight of the home crowd, 14 tries were scored in total throughout the match, 12 of which belonged to the Rams. It was the opening try, by welldeserving journeyman Matt Templeton, that set the tone for the game as he barged over close to the line. Yet it was the dominance at the set-piece that created the platform for a number of the tries as Upper Clutha stole a number of lineouts and controlled the scrum. By the end of the first half, Upper Clutha had an established lead at 33-3, but just as importantly in the coach’s view hadn’t let Clyde into the
22. However, Clyde will take positives out of the last ten minutes when it managed to grapple hold of the game and score their two tries, albeit proving too little, too late. Michael Donald had a big impact at hooker, scoring a hat-trick of tries as he roamed dangerously wide of the ruck, and fullback Ben Purvis grabbed a brace of tries on the counter attack. Another player whose try was well-deserved was Ben Morris who was everywhere in defence, and made a huge 50m run from a kick-off restart. One individual who didn’t make the scoresheet but deserves mention was Fergus ‘Dozer’ Smith, who was devastating in defence, forcing mistakes from the Clyde side that created a number of attacking opportunities. The Rams will look to continue their winning form as they take on Arrowtown over the hill after Easter. Pictured: Jared ‘Junior’ Cunningham passing the ball into space.
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REPORTER S STAFF editor@thewanakasun.co.nz The second annual Breca Wanaka took place on March 18, with 120 athletes from nine countries taking part. Swimrun involves teams of two traversing trails and open water, running in their wetsuits and swimming in their shoes. The teams raced in the 54km full course or in the 19.5km sprint course. Third-placed Mark Cockroft and Pete Smallfield (pictured) were the highest placed of the seven local teams competing on the sprint course. Both races started under clear skies and bright sunshine but, as the afternoon wore on, a prevailing
northerly wind whipped up the lake. The 2.5km swim from Stephenson’s Arm to Colquhoun’s beach was particularly challenging for the full course team, while the swim to Ruby Island and back proved to be the crux of the sprint course. “This year’s race was tough,” Breca founder Ben de Rivaz said. “The water was warmer, but there was much more swell on the 2.5km swim on the full course and on the Ruby Island crossings as the day wore on. “A fantastic achievement for everyone who raced.” Kiwis Jeff McGrath & Merv Hunger won the men’s full race, with The Hoki Tokies, Stephanie Barker and Jade Winter, coming in first in the women’s race. James Haslam and Hilary Totty won the mixed race.
Steel tips for young players REPORTER S STAFF editor@thewanakasun.co.nz Around 50 local primary school children attended a netball clinic led by Southern Steel captain Wendy Frew on Thursday March 22. The former Silver Ferns player was joined by Steel team mates Abby Erwood and Olivia Bates for the session. Netball Upper Clutha then held a grading day for the senior players on Saturday March 24. The club has
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National futsal championships contested Women’s 10’s The senior boys Mount Aspiring College futsal team has competed in the New Zealand Secondary Schools National Futsal Championships in Wellington, finishing a very respectable 11th. It was a fantastic achievement for the team, which is rebuilding after losing so many players from last year. Only three players remain and most of the team are in year 11, with three from year 13 and one from year 10. MAC was competing in pool H, which included Hutt International Boys College from Wellington, Auckland’s Selwyn College and St Peter’s College from Palmerston North. On day one, their first game was against last year’s third-placed team, Hutt. MAC played a very competitive game and surprised the Hutt lads, who were expecting it to be easy. Hutt scored first, then MAC came back minutes later before again falling behind just before halftime. MAC levelled the score in the second half, but Hutt scored again to win 3-2. A few hours later, they were up against Selwyn who beat St Peters 4-1 in their first game. MAC looked calm and focused. Selwyn came out firing but couldn’t find a way though the MAC defence. When Selwyn made mistakes, MAC attacked and scored four goals to lead 4-1 at halftime. However, Selwyn got back in the game, scoring another three goals to level the game which finished 4-4. On day two, they played St Peters. MAC had to score three or more goals to advance to the top 16. A couple of positional changes were made for this game, which seemed to make a big difference and the boys dominated St Peters from the start. MAC went to the halftime break leading 4-0. St Peters came out firing in the second half and got a goal to make it 4-1 but MAC kept their focus and concentration and hit back with a goal themselves to make it 5-1. St Peters scored again to end the match 5-2 . Next up they faced St Thomas Of
Canterbury College, who held a 2-1 lead at halftime. MAC found a way though St Thomas in the second half and got a shot on target to make it 2-2. With seconds left on the clock St Thomas scored again to win the match 3-2. The boys were disappointed to lose the match but knew they left everything out there and gave it 120 percent. They still had two games to play the next day. Day three and their next match was against St Paul’s Collegiate from Hamilton. MAC put in a full display of good attacking and defensive futsal and won the game 6-2. Their final match of the tournament was against Middleton Grange School from Christchurch. The match started out with Middleton scoring two quick goals. MAC hit back with a goal, but Middleton got another one to go into halftime 3-1 up. The second half started with Middleton scoring again. MAC answered with another two goals but it wasn’t enough and Middleton won the match 6-3. That result and goal difference put MAC in 11th
place in New Zealand, an awesome result for this team that came to Wellington with no expectations. Pictured: Captain Alex Plimmer making a run against Selwyn College in game two. By Wanaka Football World
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REPORTER S STAFF editor@thewanakasun.co.nz The Wanaka Pirates won the Women’s 10’s Festival hosted by New Zealand Rugby & Otago Rugby Football Union at the Queenstown Recreation Ground on March 24 and 25. The team, made up of local players and some players from the Dunedin Pirates, had never played together before the tournament but won all four of their pool games. They beat Wakatipu 43-0, HSOB 34-0, Marist Albion 43-0 and Mossburn 52-0. They then went on to beat HSBO 17-12 in the final. Wanaka Pirate Cholena Perry said, “Most of the players haven’t played for quite a few years and we had never played together as a team so we were definitely not expecting to take out the tournament.” The competition was started in 2017 to create competition for players in Central Otago and Southland who had no opportunity to play and to also provide teams from other areas with some valuable pre-season games. Pictured: (back row) Courtney Hume, Helena Reimer, Anna McAslan, Shaun McCarroll, Renee Johnson, Heather Maxwell, Cholena Perry, (front row) Morgan Walker, Rachel May Scott, Sheree Hume, Kylie McCarroll, Vanessa Macdonald and Kristin Macdonald. PHOTO: Wanaka Football World
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