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Bike track damaged, washout enters river Owens A Aimee journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz

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arts of the Newcastle bike track located at Hawea Flat have been gradually changing over the last few years but over the passed few weeks the problem has worsened with the steep gravel cliffs eroding and a large debris fan forming in the Clutha River.

A frequent user of the track, Eddie Spearing, came across the washout, whilst cycling along the track, when the first major event happened in August 2015.

Since then, he has watched it grow bit by bit.

“The rain event on May 22 [2018] has doubled the size of the washout,” he said.

“I was really shocked. It is a wonder to me how nothing has or is being done about it. From doing a little research on Google Earth and the time lapse satellite imagery it’s easy to see when the changes occurred and it’s also obvious the land use above the washout has changed. The two things correspond.”

The cycle track weaves its way around the true left of the Clutha River; the terrain was designed by the Upper Clutha Tracks Trust and formed by the Department of Conservation. It is described on the DOC website as a track which enhances “public access to the Clutha River where walkers, cyclists and runners are able to enjoy views of the river and panoramic shots of the surrounding peaks”.

Otago Regional Council’s acting manager for natural hazards, Ben Mackey, said that ORC had been notified about the site, and staff visited the area on July 5.

“A gully has eroded into the steep gravel cliffs, and a debris fan has been formed which is extending out into the Clutha River,” Ben said.

“Geotechnical engineers have

been engaged to assess the site, and its potential effect on the Clutha River.”

The Department Of Conservation is also aware of the situation on the Newcastle track as staff inspected the site on Monday July 9, following the recent heavy rain.

An alert concerning “track damage” has been on the DOC website since May 25.

DOC is currently considering their options, with DOC representative, Annette Grieve saying, “Track damage after extreme weather events are a constant challenge for the department. The public need to be cautious on all tracks in the region and we currently have an alert on our website.”

She had no further information to provide at this stage.

Eddie believed the track would need to be re-routed soon as more track degradation occurs.

“On the other side of the river further downstream at the next river bend, the up-stream track (true right) at a particular point where the track goes very close to a cliff edge, has also too been collapsing.

“It won’t be long before that section of the track will have to be re routed. This new washout will probably speed that collapsing process up.”

He said this washout, particularly with the size it is, has further encroached into the Clutha River and is changing the whole flow of the river downstream.

Eddie also cycled the track on Tuesday July 10 and noted that the rain from the last few days further degraded the track, taking the washouts “to another level”.

Pictured: A large debris fan extending out in the Clutha River, and the washout from above.

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There is still time for locals to get involved in the national conversation to develop a vision for the future of education. The survey is already proving popular with teachers, principals, parents, young people, and communities.

“More than 14,000 New Zealanders have told us, via our online survey, how we can help every learner to be successful, and about the education changes they want to see,” Education Minister Chris Hipkins said.

“This is a great response. It shows people are keen to have a say in the future of our education system and how important education is to all New Zealanders.”

The themes apparent from the responses received so far included the wish for students to be resilient, capable, resourceful, independent, socially competent and curious and that no students would be disadvantaged due to financial or family circumstances. Many felt the curriculum should focus on progress rather than testing or benchmarking, with many parents identifying reducing bullying as a priority. Those who took the survey also said that teachers needed better remuneration and to have better supporting staff and strategies to improve teaching practice and that children with additional learning needs required more funding and support. Also gleaned from the

responses was that students needed to be able to think critically, innovate, respect others, and take responsibility, as well as needing good communication skills, and strong foundation skills in literacy and numeracy.

“Parents made up just under 4370 – or almost 40 percent - of the responses, making them the largest group of participants. This is great to see, given just how busy parents lives are. It shows how important they see their children’s education,” the Minister said.

“Replies from 488 principals, or almost 10 percent of the total number of New Zealand principals, were amongst those analysed in the initial report.

Responses were also received from over 3800 teachers, and from over 1300 primary and secondary school students.

And Mãori made up 14 percent of the initial responses looked at.

“While this is a fantastic response, we want more of you to have your say.

The Education Conversation is a once in a generation chance to create an education system for all our children and young people.”

The survey asks four questions about the future of our education system: What does a successful student of the future look like to you? What will they need to know and be able to do? What things need to be in place to make sure every learner is successful? And if you were the boss of education in New Zealand, what would you do first?

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Wanaka’s special community Hunters concern for changes Community – we love it. In fact, we need it. Without the full support of this thriving little community we would never be able to do even a quarter of what we do.

Matariki, for example, is huge. It’s become part of the annual calendar and attracts well in excess of 1500 people, feeds 900 of them and has a ton of performances and workshops too.

We’ve only got two full and one part time member of staff so without the legions of volunteers, help and support we receive it simply wouldn’t happen.

Not only that but our mentor scheme, many of our after school programmes, much of our holiday programmes and all the other events and community activities we organise are massively supported right across the board. Again, if this didn’t happen, we wouldn’t happen. At least not even close to the way we do.

The Upper Clutha definitely punches above its weight when compared to many other small New Zealand towns. This is, in part, due to the stunning views. But other towns have views similar to here.

Some say it is the money the town has. There is, undoubtedly, a higher than average population of those considered rich, but those of us that work in the social services here can all tell you that living here for many isn’t easy – comparatively low wages

and a high cost of living make it tough for an awful lot more people than you would think. Don’t be fooled by the pretty houses around the lake.

So what is it? In our opinion it is the very strong sense of community this place has. Everyone is willing to lend a hand, trusts are literally everywhere, volunteers pop up all over the place and some amazing things are being accomplished – look at Food for Love or Te Kakano for example.

We are growing, and quickly. There is no doubt about that and there isn’t anything that will stop that despite the fears of many that the place will lose what makes it what it is. Inevitably growth will lead to the community shifting in some ways – that is unavoidable. But bigger numbers, while taking up more space, bringing more traffic, traffic lights and bigger shops, don’t necessarily need to lead to more isolation or a fractured society. As we grow, let’s hold on to what makes ‘us’.

If we keep celebrating and supporting each other and don’t forget who we are and what we are, then we can keep this amazing community going as we become more.

Pictured: Youth worker Rich Elvey at Kahu Youth’s Matariki celebrations.

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BUTLER D DANIELLE newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz Land reviews for the region’s current commercial hunting process have been met with concern and opposition from local hunters.

The Department of Conservation (DOC) is reviewing land usage for a new national Wild Animal Recovery Operations (WARO) concession permit, following the expiry of the existing one on June 30.

The key points up for discussion are centered on changes and additions to the land controlled by DOC, and what usage any new land would be subject to.

Gerald Telford, professional hunting guide in Wanaka, said that recreational hunters were concerned for certain areas which were regionally and locally significant to hunters due to their ease of access and connection to existing areas with restricted or no WARO operations.

“It’s all about sharing the hunting resource between commercial and

recreational usage,” Gerald said.

“There is a place for both, but not always at the same time. In many instances the recreational hunters find their limited opportunities being adversely affected by the timing of WARO operations.”

DOC communications advisor Des Williams said that the term of the permit’s new concession would not be known until a decision was made in late September.

“The department recognises the contribution both ground hunters and WARO operators make to keep deer numbers down in order to protect biodiversity values,” Des said.

“We need both types of hunting, and ensuring both groups can contribute effectively is part of why we are going through the current process.”

Des added that the department was currently meeting with stakeholder groups on a region-by-region basis to discuss draft WARO land schedules for the new permit.

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Heavy rainfall this week has seen the lake rise 70cm. On July 6 (pictured left) the lake level was recorded at 276.57msl. Four days later on July 10 it was 277.27msl (pictured right).

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Waste free event inspires Owens A Aimee journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz Plastic Bag Free Wanaka hosted the Waste Free Fair on Sunday 8 July at the Lake Wanaka Centre, presenting a range of practical ways to upcycle, reuse, and reduce waste.

PBFW described the three hour event as “amazing” and “epic”, and were supported by a huge turnout, with around 150 in the room at the busiest time.

According to the group attendees seemed to love the different ways to avoid waste, from making their own cleaning products to upcycling old jumpers into pet beds.

Gina Dempster, communications advisor for Wanaka Wastebusters, noted that almost everyone left with a beeswax wrap or a reusable bag.

“We all felt really excited by the buzz in the room and the positivity; people were swapping ideas and stories about things they do at home, and so many people are making an effort to reduce the waste they’re sending to landfill,” Gina said “Now we just need to see more action at a national level.”

Wastebusters had a petition to support the return of a container deposit refund system for drink bottles and cans which was well received with lots of support from visitors.

Another competition involved guessing the number of plastics bags used in Wanaka each year, which the group estimated to be 5,126,000 which they based on population and tourist estimates for the Upper Clutha region, based on the New Zealand average of 350 bags per day. Taking into account an estimation of the percentage of locals and tourists who do not take plastic bags. The total of 5,126,000 means that six plastic bags are taken every minute in Wanaka.

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Sophie Ward found that interestingly around 70 percent of the guesses were half or less than half of the estimated result.

The winners of the competition are: Caroline Ogle and Olivia Menzies, who guessed 5,260,000 and 5,110,000 respectively. Both won a basket of waste free goodies including PBFW essentials, Ethique products, Smart Arse toilet paper and Wastebusters’ vouchers.

PBF Wanaka founder, Anna Van Riel, estimated that approximately 350 people attended the event.

She continued: “We ran out of everything and had such an enthusiastic and excited response from everyone. We’d love to make this a yearly event.”

Pictured: One of the winners of the plastic bag guessing competition Caroline Ogle and PBFW member Sophie Ward.

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Owens A Aimee journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz Elmslie House celebrated a special birthday on Thursday July 5 as resident Barbara Cruickshank turned 102.

Barbara Manson was born in England in 1916 during World War I before her family boarded the Ionic Ship and sailed for six weeks, emigrating to New Zealand when she was five years old. She spent her childhood and teenage years in Queenstown where she met her husband-to-be Cyril Cruickshank when she was 18.

The couple moved to Invercargill where they settled and had their two children; Brenda and Gary. Southland Hospital provided a job for Barbara, where she would assist with patients, helping prep and pack dressings for future surgeries.

In 1987, Barbara suffered from a stroke which left the right side of her body compromised, meaning that her right leg and arm became practically unusable. Since then she has only had use of the left side of her body, but it has not prevented her from making

her own bed every morning.

Barbara moved to Elmslie House 10 years ago in order to be closer to her remaining child and son Gary, who lives in Wanaka. Barbara’s husband Cyril passed away many years ago; and just few years ago she also said goodbye to her daughter Brenda.

On Thursday she celebrated her 102nd birthday, which included birthday cake, with son Gary, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and had a special visit from the Wanaka Ukuleles. The band sang a range of songs, including happy birthday.

Niece, Marisa McAtamney who is also the activities co-ordinator at Elmslie House, described her Auntie Barbara as still being “full of life and full of beans”.

Barbara said she never thought that she would live this long but she is making the most out of life and puts her longevity down to behaving herself.

Coincidentally Barbara now shares her dining table at Elmslie with a gentlemen who also boarded the Ionic ship in the 1920s. He turns 100 this year.

Pictured: Janine Joseph, Barbara Cruickshank and Marisa McAtamney.

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Owens A Aimee journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz Wanaka’s skatepark is looking a little worse for wear after many fruitless attempts to mend the damaged areas.

Wanaka Skate Club has been repairing the holes itself for the last five years but with damages and further dilapidation affecting the park it has asked the council how they can help.

Skate club member Wayne Pretty and Jason Parks, who built the new part of the park, met with a councillor two summers ago to show them the damage and propose a solution.

Lennon Bright, caretaker of the park and surrounding areas, then passed on a quote to repair the damage from company, Mainmark, to the council in February this year.

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the clubs intentions in an email introduction to council members.

Two weeks ago Tom emailed QLDC staff members Sarah Thompson and Diana Mason and Councillor Quentin Smith enquiring about the quotes and further action.

Councillor Quentin Smith currently has a request for service in to address the matter but progress seemed to be extremely slow. Quentin was aware that there “appears to be some damage that needs to be repaired” but he was still awaiting an update on the time frame and costs of the repairs.

On July 9 the council informed the Wanaka Sun that the case was still open and Contractor, Recreational Services had been notified. It could possibly take up to four weeks to determine costs, timing and action for the repairs.

Pictured: Some of Wanaka skate parks current damages.

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REPORTER S STAFF editor@thewanakasun.co.nz Wanaka Trampoline and Tumbling Club (TNT) is hosting a masquerade ball on August 18 to raise muchneeded funds to buy new equipment.

TNT committee member Tim Pell said the club had worked tirelessly in a number of ways to raise funds.

“We desperately need extra equipment in order to grow, so we were really excited when Petra put herself forward to organise this event.”

The grand winter ball is being organised by club member Petra Smejkalova who used to organise similar events in her homeland, the Czech Republic.

“It’s going to be big, it’s going to be

Owens A Aimee journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz Leon Bowie a 14-year-old from Wanaka set up his own coding club two years ago after attending a club himself which suddenly stopped meeting.

Everything that Leon knows is a result of hard work, teaching himself through competitions or challenges.

Self-taught program coder Leon enjoyed coding so much that he decided to organise his own club but at 12 years old he needed support from others and a premises to host the club in. He took it upon himself to approach Wanaka Primary School, which was happy to help facilitate and run the club.

Leon said it took about a term to get started but soon enough he was teaching classes of 25 seven to eleven year olds every Monday for one hour. Closer to competitions classes increase in frequency as there is a lot to learn with creating and controlling robots, and getting to know Scratch, a programming language where you can create stories, games and animations.

Leon believes that the coding club is important as it gives children the opportunity to partake in robotics and programming, in a supportive, fun and interactive environment which is free and open to all kids.

Leon is also working on a new project.

“At the moment I am building a new robot out of Arduino parts which is the next step from Lego EV3 robots,” Leon said.

“It can follow a black line around a course and detecting green to navigating intersections, avoiding obstacles and then searching for a can, the “victim”, and rescuing it from the chemical spill.”

Although he no longer lives in Wanaka full time,

Fundraising masquerade ball fun, Petra said.

“There will be food, there will be drink, there will be dancing girls, there will be so much more.”

She promised that the ball, which is taking place at the Lake Wanaka Centre, will feature live music from No Reason, a disco, food and bubbles, with guests able to book a table to share with friends.

There are also plans for a “massive raffle” on the night and a prize for the best costume.

Tim said the club was very excited about the whole concept.

“It’s not every day Wanaka gets its own ball,” he said.

Tickets went on sale this week on the eventfinda website, with 350 tickets available.

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as he attends Scots College School in Wellington, friends of Leon’s, Year 8 students Sebastian and Adrien now run the coding club.

However, Leon is in the process setting up another coding club in Wellington, in order to continue to share his passion with fellow peers.

His dream is to go to California, to study at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory which is the leading centre for robotic exploration of the solar system.

Pictured: Leon Bowie controlling an EV3 robot that he uses for teaching with the code club.

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Senior students at Holy Family School, inspired by the Creativity Conference for Kids workshops, decided to host their own Creativity Expo.

The expo showcased the students’ personal projects with the parents, families, conference presenters and community members on July 4.

Pictured: Students showing Sir Tim Wallis their model layout of their ideas for a future Warbirds Over Wanaka International Airshow.

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Appeal against noise limit A proposed higher noise limit in the Lower Ardmore Entertainment Precinct has come under fire from Wanaka town centre residents who have appealed the proposed Queenstown Lakes District Plan.

Mark Richter is among those who have lodged an appeal with the Environment Court. He owns a residential unit on the lakefront which is included within the Lower Ardmore Entertainment Precinct in the Proposed District Plan (PDP).

He is appealing Chapter 13, Wanaka Town Centre Zone and Chapter 36, Noise.

The council’s decision adopted a noise standard 60dBLAeq.hours per day which the appeal states “is only appropriate in an area where residential activity is discouraged”.

“This is not achieved in Wanaka, nor is it possible given the existing residential units within the Lower Ardmore Entertainment Precinct.”

It goes on to state that existing residences must be protected from unreasonable noise. It also claims the PDP does not provide adequate recognition or protection for residential activity within the Wanaka Town Centre zone and imposes

inappropriate noise limits on town centre activities.

“The decision gives inadequate consideration to the effects of noise on residential activity, particularly those already established.”

The appeal seeks the deletion of Policy 13.2.5.6 and 13.2.5.7 and the reinstatement of Policy 13.2.5.1, which provides for appropriate noise limits for town centre activities to minimise adverse noise effects received within the town centre and by nearby properties.

It also seeks to have the noise limits amended to reflect the noise limits within the Operative District Plan and the mitigation of unreasonable noise to be imposed on the noise maker.

Proposed District Plan Chapter 13: Wanaka’s Town Centre was adopted at a full council meeting on May 3.

Its policies “Acknowledge that some activities occurring in vibrant town centres can generate higher noise emissions by providing a higher noise limit in the Lower Ardmore Entertainment Precinct.”

It proposed to provide for nighttime activities while mitigating effects on residential amenity by providing for noisier night-time activity within the Precinct in order to minimise effects on residential zones adjacent to the town centre.

Thousands raised for rescue chopper REPORTER S STAFF editor@thewanakasun.co.nz The Westpac Chopper Appeal has raised $58,630.95 for the Otago Rescue Helicopter Trust while donations from throughout the country added to the $1.22 million raised this year.

All donations from the Westpac Chopper Appeal are distributed back to the 16 rescue helicopter services across the country and the money raised locally, stays local.

Westpac general manager consumer bank and wealth, Simon Power said the total raised is due to the hard work and dedication of Westpac staff, the volunteers and everyone who has given so generously again this year.

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Film festival bigger than ever Owens A Aimee journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz The NZ Mountain Film Festival has ended following nine successful days in Wanaka, Cromwell and Queenstown.

The 16th annual festival presented films, speakers and tales of extraordinary expeditions and adventures with many sell out shows receiving positive responses to films, speakers and community initiatives. The attendance increase on previous years saw locals and fans from Christchurch and Dunedin, and other visitors, travel to Wanaka.

Festival director, Mark Sedon, said: “The format and structure of the programme worked well this year. Integrating the book events into the programme, all in one venue, has been really successful. Being able to broaden the genre has expanded our audience. It is really satisfying to see a wider range of folks attending our event and enjoying stories of adventure.”

Mark also gave an inspirational talk this year, which covered his kite ski, climbing expedition in

Antarctica. Other talks came from Conrad Anker and Dulkara Martig as well as authors Lawrence Fearnley and Paul Hersey.

Festival goers supported the zero waste initiative aiming to achieve a goal of only one QLDC blue rubbish bag, but three were used this year due to an increase in attendees. Activity to reduce waste included a free water fountain, free tea and coffee for audience members with their own cups, a digital ticketing system and a recycling regime.

Free family shows were also well received by over 300 people in Wanaka and Queenstown, as were the youth programmes where schools from the area were invited to attend free film sessions.

The silent auction in Wanaka raised over $4000 for the NZ Mountain Film Festival Charitable Trust’s grant scheme. The People’s Choice Award went to Stumped, a film which follows Maureen ‘Mo’ Beck climbing incredibly difficult rock routes with one arm.

The 17th NZ Mountain Film; Book Festival in 2019 will run from Friday June 28 to July 6.

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Ross Black, Otago Rescue Helicopter Trust chair said: “The money raised this year will give our communities the assurance that if anything happens, we will be there 24/7. The generosity, time and effort put into raising money for the Chopper Appeal every year is heartwarming and we’re so thankful to everyone who gave their time and money so freely.”

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Auckland-based shoe designer, Cushla Reed, has been confirmed on the judging panel for WoolOn’s creative fashion event next month.

WoolOn co-chairperson Leonie Williamson said nearly 60 entries of woollen fashion items - including a pair of shoes in a new category for wool accessories - had been received.

Cushla, who created shoe brand, Minx, and also has a clothing label, said she would be looking for entries that showed potential for commercially viability.

“I look for the ability to design with creative solutions for our Kiwi lifestyle that can also be catapulted to the globe,” Cushla (pictured) said.

She believed wool had a bright future in fashion as more people learnt of its benefits.

“With projects such as WoolOn pushing it to the forefront of designers’ minds it will mean innovation and creation will continue to push the current boundaries of wool as a fashion norm. It’s a privilege to be involved in WoolOn and an opportunity to give back. I’m excited to see the designs and learn more about wool and the industry.”

Kate Wilson, a freelance stylist and photographer who works at New Zealand Merino, will also join the judging panel for the first time. Dunedin-based fashion industry academic, Simon Swale, will be returning for his third time on the panel. Highly experienced in fashion events, design and education, Simon is currently studying for a Masters of Fine Art at the Dunedin School of Art. The weekend opens with a catwalk show on Friday August 17, with winners announced at the sold out awards evening on Saturday August 18. On Sunday August 19 the public can gain insider tips from judges and designers at an Up Close event at Central Stories Museum.

In the meantime people can view an exhibition of past winners at Central Stories and during the school holidays children can make their own cardboard catwalk model for free with materials supplied by the museum.

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REPORTER S STAFF editor@thewanakasun.co.nz Otago anglers have called for reductions in the daily bag limits for trout during Otago Fish and Game Council’s major review of the Anglers Notice.

The Anglers Notice, which sets the freshwater fishing regulations for Otago, was considered following a series of public meetings and online submissions.

Fish & Game received more than 60 submissions from Otago anglers, a large majority of them calling for a lowering of the daily bag limit to better preserve fisheries for angler enjoyment.

The changes, if approved by the Minister of Conservation next month, would see maximum trout bag limits in the Upper Clutha catchment, including the Southern Lakes, reduced from six trout per day to two trout per day and lowland fishery bag limits dropped from six trout per day to a maximum of four.

“The submitting anglers were very clear that they wanted the council to take a precautionary approach to setting bag limits in the face of increasing pressure from population growth, tourism and changes in land use,” Otago Fish & Game chief executive lan Hadland said.

“This is the democratic process at work - the anglers have made submissions and the council has listened to those and reacted in an appropriate way which balances the needs of most anglers, and the long term sustainability of the fishery.”

Other changes approved by the council included the establishment of a designated backcountry fishery in the Upper Pomahaka River and the banning of treble hooks in all designated backcountry waters.

If approved, the changes will come into effect when the new fishing season starts on October 1 this year.

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Further work on Red Bridge REPORTER S STAFF editor@thewanakasun.co.nz Repairs and maintenance on the Red Bridge will continue after the school holidays.

NZ Transport Agency said the programmed maintenance work to the bridge’s timber deck was going well, but contractors have discovered that some additional work should be done before the busy spring and summer period.

The scaffold on the bridge will now stay in place until the works are

completed after the school holidays, with a day closure to remove the scaffold advised at a later date.

Work is expected to recommence from Monday July 23, with further nighttime closures for up to seven nights.

“We appreciate the allowance made by the public in adding an extra ten minutes to their journey time via the detour,” said John Jarvis, senior network manager, NZTA. “And we thank them for their patience while this important maintenance work on the Red Bridge is completed.

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Sleepover fun for AB’s oldest REPORTER S STAFF editor@thewanakasun.co.nz Aspiring Beginnings ELC hosted its first sleepover for its older children with teachers Jen, Maxine, Heather, Nick, Anna and Michael and five parent helpers.

The children began the night with a disco before enjoying a meal of roast chicken and a game of spot light. They then toasted marshmallows on an outdoor fire and settled into bed to watch a movie while eating dessert.

Senior teacher Jen Rawson said the children were

BUTLER D DANIELLE newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz The talent of Upper Clutha’s youth will be celebrated next month in a onenight exhibition at Wanaka library.

Participants aged from eight to 17 and over will showcase skills from photography, bubble art, fundraising initiatives and enterprise including clothing, reusable bags and fruit and vegetable sellers.

all involved in the planning of the special event.

“The children also received a goodie bag that contained a torch, toothbrush, bubbles, balloon and a spinning top. The children all had a great sleep and in the morning enjoyed pancakes and ice cream for breakfast.”

Jen said the kids loved having a sleepover at the centre.

“I am so proud to work with a team of teachers who continually go the extra mile for the children,” DANIELLE BUTLER Jen said. “They gave up their evening and night to newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz create a magical experience for our older children.

We can’t wait for next year.”

Applications have opened for local young scientists and conservationists to work on projects across the country.

The Blake Department of Conservation (DOC) Conservation Ambassador award is this year “We are very excited about the impact Aspiring offering places on three of its Mums can have on supporting parents wellbeing as programmes; the Rotoiti Nature well as their children,” Kim Shaw, the community Recovery Project, Fiordland Kiwi Programme and the Whenua Hou/ support coordinator, said.

“It is a group for all parents of any age. While Anchor Island Kakapo Programme.

The Ambassador Award, in we spend much time focusing on the health and wellbeing of our children, it is vital that we also support all parents the best we can on their individual parenting journeys.”

Topics are parent-focused and provide an environment to encourage open discussion.

The group is just getting up and running and welcomes all parents and any local professionals who feel they may have a topic, advice or something further to add to the group.

The groups gathers on the first and third Tuesday of every month at Wanaka Plunket Rooms from 1-2pm.

The next session will focuses on ‘Taking Time for Mum’.

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New support group for parents Owens A Aimee journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz A newly established group Aspiring Mums, which recently hosted a get-together focussing on sleep deprivation, is an open-to-all group that focusses on the emotional, physical, mental, and social well being of mums in the Wanaka community.

The group believes that in order to take care of their families, there also needs to be focus on their own well-being too.

The sessions usually adopt a ‘topic of focus’ and are often supported by guest speakers such as local health professionals and experts.

Aspiring Mums uses the same structure as the Cromwell Plunket group, Remarkable Mums which has been running for the past 2.5 years. Remarkable Mums was initially founded in Arrowtown but was adapted to suit local mothers in Cromwell.

Library assistant Eve Marshall-Lea said that the event had currently attracted 18 participants, with eight more and a music performance schedule also to confirm.

“It’s looking good at this stage with more to come. We’ve got a broad skill base and a range of age groups,” Eve said.

Young representatives from Sticks ‘n Stones and the Upper Clutha Youth Council will also be at the event, which takes place on Thursday August 2 from 5pm to 7pm.

partnership with the Sir Peter Blake Trust, aims to provide young scientists with the chance to work alongside other organisations to manage New Zealand’s conservation through habitat protection and restoration programmes, biodiversity inventory and monitoring research projects.

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Owens A Aimee journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz The Virtuoso Strings Orchestra will be performing in Wanaka next week as part of its South Island Tour.

The orchestra, run by the Virtuoso Strings Charitable Trust, is a registered charity based in Wellington with a mission to transform lives through music by providing free classical music tuition and instruments to children from lowdecile schools.

The family-orientated concert, will feature a range of music from Beethoven to the Beatles and includes performances from some of NZ’s top youth musicians and some of its youngest.

Months of hard work and practice will come to fruition for members of the Virtuoso Strings Ben Malone.

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Challenge to create TV theme song REPORTER S STAFF editor@thewanakasun.co.nz Young musicians and songwriters, aged 11 to 18, are being challenged to remix the XVenture Family Challenge theme song.

With season two of the reality television show being aired early next year, young songwriters have the opportunity to create their own version of the show’s theme song ‘Treasure’ by Edens March.

The winning song will be chosen

by Edens March (pictured) and the XVenture team and the winner will secure a trip to Auckland to record their track in a professional sound studio with New Zealand sound engineer, musician and songwriter

young musicians.

The students, ranging in age from eight to 17 years, practise incredibly hard together to perfect their ensemble skills, according to VSO co-founder Dr Elizabeth Sneyd.

In 2012, Liz along with Craig Utting formed VSO and she believes that the links between learning a musical instrument, personal growth, mental and physical wellbeing, and academic success have been well established.

“We witness a tremendous boost to participants’ confidence and self-belief and together we delight in watching younger members of the orchestra grow into dependable, determined, forward-looking, community-minded, self-assured and hardworking teenagers with bright futures,” Liz said.

The free concert will be held on Monday July 16 at 7.30pm at the Lake Wanaka Centre.

Pictured: Virtuoso Strings Orchestra in rehearsal on Sunday prior to its six-date tour.

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out of a total of 103,819. In total, Alpha and nonAlpha airbags still needing to be replaced is currently 359,042 out of a total of 593,823 affected.

A compulsory recall has been implemented and over 22,000 vehicles have been remedied so far.

Measures have been taken to stop any more affected vehicles coming across the border. In addition, new and used vehicles affected by this compulsory recall cannot be sold by motor traders until repaired.

The NZ Mountain Film Festival Charitable Trust would like to thank the community for their support of our recent Festival.

We wish you all good health and fun adventures for the year ahead.

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Toxicologist talks 1080 Owens A Aimee journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz

The use of the pesticide 1080 is a controversial issue within New Zealand but despite that, the toxin is used in most of the rural parts of the country. It is currently the only effective way that Department of Conservation has to eradicate possums over large areas.

Recently, 1080 pellets have been aerially dropped at Timaru Creek, Lake Hawea, with the operation continuing until October 31. Another aerial drop has this week been publicly notified for Alice Burn East.

Professor Ian Shaw, a toxicologist at Canterbury University, shed some light on the use of 1080 and its effects on humans if they come in to contact with it.

He explained that 1080 is very quickly metabolised in the environment, so usually, people don’t get exposed to it unless they walk through an area 1080 is being dropped on or walk into an area that has recently been dropped on to and become exposed to the bait directly. Ian thinks both scenarios are unlikely as areas which are exposed to 1080 are very well signposted.

Although does not agree to aerial drops, he thinks the signage is good and thinks people can avoid being exposed to it easily.

Another issue often cited is drinking water, but Professor Shaw said that the chance of 1080 getting into drinking water is “incredibly low”.

Chief executive of the Cawthron Institute, toxicologist Dr Charles Eason, has conducted experiments in the bush, puting 1080 pellets into a stream and measuring the toxin at different distances from where the pellet had been put in. Dr Eason found the 1080 level dropped off very quickly as it travelled down the stream.

“There are two reasons for that; one is that it is diluted by water, and secondly, it’s very quickly broken down by bacteria in the sediments in the stream so the combination of the two means its very unlikely to get far,” Professor Shaw said.

If an animal affected by 1080 falls into a stream, Shaw suspects that the bacteria in the gut of that animal would quickly break down the 1080.

He said 1080 has a very specific toxicological effect, it kills a cell by interfering with a very fundamental part of that cell. It will kill any cell that has got that cycle, but plants.

“If a human gets exposed to 1080 it will kill those cells - there is no question. So if you are a woman and you are pregnant and you’re exposed to a reasonably high dose of 1080, that 1080 will

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circulate in your body and would get in to the baby via the placenta and would have an affect on the development of the cells of the baby at the time of the exposure,” he said.

If pregnant animals are exposed to 1080 they too develop birth defects.

Shaw also pointed out another route: “Recently on the North island, concerned a family hunting pigs. They ate a pig which appeared to have been poisoned with 1080 and then got secondary poisoning just as stoats do.”

“But again the chances of exposure to humans are really very small. I think the exposure level which you would expect to get walking through a forest would be far too low to ever expect that to happen.

It doesn’t mean it can’t,” Professor Shaw said.

Local families will soon have another reason to go over the hill as construction has started on a new destination playground at the CBD entrance to the Queenstown Gardens.

“This project is about creating a family-friendly environment in a high profile, town centre location and a destination play space that can be enjoyed by children and adults from all over the district and the world,” QLDC general manager community services Thunes Cloete said.

“The designers have come up with a space that has an outstanding selection of play equipment that can be enjoyed for generations to come. It also sits beautifully within our unique natural environment with features such as climbing rocks, the use of wooden materials, riparian planting along the creek, extensive landscaping, and organic shapes throughout, whilst retaining shade and structure through the existing trees.”

The upgraded playground will be significantly bigger and include a range of innovative and traditional equipment and natural opportunities

OPINION: Life Without Plastic - Week 1 Owens A Aimee journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz I’ve decided to take on Plastic Free July challenge, and will be letting you all know how I get on.

The first few days of Plastic Free July flew by until my first trip to the supermarket.

Vegetables and fruit were no issue, a plastic bag is not necessary as paper bags are available or avoid both and go naked. I discovered that you can buy potatoes in a thick paper bag, the downside being that it has a small plastic handle.

Sadly, I have so far avoided buying biscuits as I haven’t found any that are free from plastic so far!

Adam and Eves bakery offer big fresh loaves of bread, I bought a $6 loaf of sourdough in a paper bag and so far it has lasted four to five days, although it is not exactly ‘local’ for me.

Bringing along my own reusable bag enabled me to avoid using plastic bags.

I must admit that avoiding take out food is hard but this week I chose to dine inside avoiding the use of plastic tupperware.

I bought a bamboo toothbrush from Soul Food for $3.50, which is a reasonable price to pay for a plastic alternative.

Wholefood Haven on Dungarvon Street had unfortunately ran out of bulk pasta but I did learn that they sell bulk buckwheat, oats, chickpeas and brown rice, which is good to know.

This week I purchased my first reusable coffee cup, which I have used at a few coffee shops, many of which give discounts for those bringing

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for imaginative play suitable for all ages and abilities, including limited mobility.

It will be completed in October 2018.

“The revised cost of $999k to manage and build the playground includes a grant of $100k from the Central Lakes Trust and we would like to thank them for their generous support. The project will involve removal of the existing equipment, supply and installation of new play equipment, safety surfacing from recycled materials rather than the unpopular pea gravel, increased seating, and accessible walkways throughout,” Thunes said.

He said safety and a need to revisit the original design have been huge factors through the process, resulting in an increased budget and delays in the delivery timeframe.

“We had originally budgeted $670k to complete the project however this needed to increase to reflect the higher construction costs associated with meeting design and safety standards and to ensure the space would meet the needs of families now and into the future.”

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The Commission for Financial Capability is presenting its free seminar “Thinking of living in a retirement village” in Wanaka on Monday July 16, and Cromwell on Tuesday July 17, with registration numbers starting to pick up.

The 90-minute-long seminar focuses on things to consider before choosing to live in a retirement village and practical tips before you sign up to live in a retirement village.

It will provide objective, neutral

information about the personal, legal and financial implications of retirement villages and what happens if you get the decision to become a retirement village resident wrong. It will also consider alternatives to village living and cover some issues about getting care in villages.

Places are limited, so registration is essential. For further information or to register your attendance call 0800 268 269.

Insurance law under review REPORTER S STAFF editor@thewanakasun.co.nz Consultation on the government’s review of New Zealand’s insurance contract law closes tomorrow (July 13) at 5pm.

The Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs is seeking feedback on an issues paper which describes the issues that the Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment has heard regarding insurance contract law and conduct in the insurance industry.

MBIE is looking for evidence to

improve its understanding of the issues and inform its advice to Ministers regarding what should be done about them.

The ministry says “insurance plays an important role in the lives of New Zealanders, helping them cope with unforeseen life events and providing business with greater certainty.

A well-functioning insurance system is integral to ensuring insurance continues to serve all New Zealanders.”

Written submission can be sent to insurancereview@mbie.govt.nz.

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Blunt R Ruth editor@thewanakasun.co.nz Rabbit owners are being warned that the RHDV2 virus has been confirmed in a small number of wild rabbits in Marlborough and the Bay of Plenty.

The cases were picked up as part of the monitoring of the effectiveness of the controlled calicivirus RHDV1-K5 release that was undertaken earlier in the year.

The Ministry for Primary Industries said RHDV1-K5 affects, almost exclusively, wild or domesticated European rabbits older than six to eight weeks with a mortality rate of 40-100 percent.

Other rabbits are not affected by RHDV1-K5.

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Reader’s agreed with the sentiments expressed in last week’s letter to the editor from Hawea resident Jude Battson regarding the Special Housing Area in Hawea, [Excerpt]: “The SHA is opposite residential zoning that has capacity for approximately 600 houses. For QLDC to vote on the fly of supposed affordable housing for a few is not a valid reason to ride roughshod over the usual resource consent or district plan zone changing process.

“The recently released District Plan Stage 1 (pages 68 to 78 on Lake Hawea) includes the commissioner’s recommendation for no development south of Cemetery Road unless well planned and carefully coordinated. Why have councillors not supported this decision?”

(Read it on www.thewanakasun.co.nz)

John: Very well written letter. I have a great deal of sympathy for the Hawea community. It seems this council change or ignore their own rules to suit themselves.

Jeanette: Well said Miek and great letter.

Nigel: Jude a very sensible letter articulating the issues. In addition a SHA with no public transport is a serious issue where people who cannot afford housing will be traveling 250300km per week by car assuming one car per household - that is roughly $100 additional cost per week in petrol vis a vis a SHA in Wanaka.

Kate: Great letter, Jude. I hope the development can be stopped at this stage and everything thought through in more detail as you suggest. As an existing SHA, the Timsfield development should have priority.

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Dear editor, The Council decision to ignore the wishes of the Lake Hawea community in regard to the proposed subdivision south of Cemetery Road is surprising, and possibly a misapprehension. We are not opposed to progress, as such. How could anyone fail to notice the growing population?

No, the objection is to poor planning.

A considerable area of land north of Cemetery Road is currently being prepared for housing. Furthermore, most residential sections are big enough to be divided. So why spread out from the agreed boundary of the township in this instance at this time?

Unless it is to give the nod to the bad old practice of urban sprawl.

The narrow strip of land between these mountains should be treated with more concern for the future.

On the other hand, it is good to see the Council waking up to the incomprehensible waste of lifestyle blocks and considering the merits of terraced housing.

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Queenstown Lakes District Council Proposed District Plan - Stage 2 Summary of Decisions Requested - Wanaka View Motel Limited Submission

feed pellets. Following completion of pre-feeding, the application of cereal pellets containing 1080 will commence on or after 19 July 2018. This date Commencement Date dependentwill on commence weather and with operational constraints.

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On 22 June 2018 Queenstown Lakes District Council received an application from Wanaka View Motel Limited for a waiver of time to lodge a late submission. This application for waiver was granted for the part of the submission that relates to seeking a Visitor Accommodation sub-zone on 122 Brownston Street, Wanaka.

feed pellets. Following completion of pre-feeding, the application of cereal Bait Description pellets containing 1080 will commence on or after 19 July approximately 2018. This date Pre-feed Bait: Cereal based pellet, is dependent and operational constraints.

16 mmon weather in diameter, undyed brown in colour.

Public notice is hereby given that a corrected Summary of Decisions Requested is made available as of Thursday 12 July 2018.

Toxic Bait: Cereal based pellet, approximately 16 mm in diameter, dyed Baitgreen Description with a toxic loading of 1.5 g/kg of sodium fluoroacetate (1080).

Pre-feed Bait: Cereal based pellet, approximately 16 Precautions mm in diameter, undyed brown in colour. < The public are reminded of the danger that toxic baits and possum Toxic Bait: Cereal based pellet, approximately 16 mm in diameter, dyed carcasses particularly to children and fluoroacetate dogs. Children(1080). should green with a toxicpose, loading of 1.5 g/kg of sodium be kept under strict supervision in the operational area.

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You Suspect Poisoning < IfPoison warning signs will be erected at all points of public access, < Contact your local hospital or dial 111. please follow the instructions on the signs. The public are reminded < National Poisons Centre 0800 POISON - 0800 764 766. that it is an offence to remove any of these signs. < In the case of a domestic animal being poisoned, contact a local < All unauthorised veterinarian. entry to the helipad area is prohibited.

Further Information If You Suspect Poisoning For further information about this operation please contact: < Contact your local hospital or dial 111.

Epro Limited, PO Box 1748, Taupo 3351, telephone 0800 ASK EPRO, < National Poisons Centre 0800 POISON - 0800 764 766. email control@epro.co.nz. <

Further submissions can now be made in support of or in opposition to this submission. The closing date for these further submissions is Friday 27 July 2018.

A copy of the full public notice along with this summary and a copy of the submission it relates to are available at: www.qldc.govt.nz/proposed-district-plan - under Stage 2.

Free online access to these documents is available at QLDC Libraries and Offices.

For further information on the further submission process, please call Council on 03 441 0499 or email pdpsubmissions@qldc.govt.nz.

This notice is pursuant to Clause 7 of the First Schedule to the Resource Management Act 1991

Aurora Energy Essential Line Works Clutha River Public Notice is hereby given pursuant to Queenstown Lakes District Council Navigation and Safety Bylaw 2018 that Bylaw Part 43 has been uplifted in the interest of Public Safety, reserving an area of the Clutha River slightly downstream of the Red Luggate Bridge known as Reko Point.

Aurora Energy is removing power lines across the river. The area of river where this is occurring will have two of the Harbourmaster’s patrol craft both upstream and downstream of this power line removal as safety craft.

It should be noted that there will be no river use or river traffic whatsoever in this area of the Clutha River during the event.

Date: Thursday 19 July 2018 with a reserve day of Monday 23 July 2018 Time: 8.30am to 3.30pm both days For any enquiries or concerns contact either Aurora Energy Dannielle Dendle 021865854 or Harbourmaster Marty Black 0274345289.

Dated at Queenstown 6 July 2018 Authorized by Harbourmaster M A Black

In the case of a domestic animal being poisoned, contact a local

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Control Area the Pisa Range, covers approximately 1,700 hectares and is described as Theland Alice Burn East operational area and is located onCreeks. the northern end of in the catchments of the Luggate Alice Burn It includes the Pisa Range, covers approximately 1,700conservation hectares and is described as predominately private land with some public land. landAindetailed the catchments the Luggate Alice Burn Creeks.

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One of New Zealand’s most experienced Warbirds display pilots has described the Warbirds Over Wanaka Flying Scholarships as vitally important to the future of airshow flying in this country.

Applications for the 2018 scholarships opened on July 2.

Keith Skilling (pictured) has been displaying aircraft at airshows around the world, including every Warbirds Over Wanaka event, for more than 30 years and is nearing retirement.

Keith said the pool of display pilots in the country is, in general, rapidly aging, and without financial help the next generation will find it almost

impossible to gain the experience required to be able to participate.

“It is not just the ability to pilot an aircraft that is required, the display pilot must also gain experience in aerobatics, learn formation techniques, airshow protocol and display fundamentals. All this must be done in aircraft generally more powerful, larger, much more capable, more expensive and rarer than aircraft they have previously flown,” said Keith.

The Warbirds Over Wanaka Flying Scholarships were introduced in 2016 and so far four pilots have received $5000 each to help towards their goal of being airshow display pilots.

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REPORTER S STAFF editor@thewanakasun.co.nz Maritime NZ is advising boaties that old lifejackets with kapok filling or cotton straps are unsafe, are likely to fail when used, and should be destroyed.

General manager maritime compliance Kenny Crawford said these old lifejackets should be replaced as soon as possible with modern foam-filled or inflatable lifejackets and destroyed, so they cannot be reused or on-sold.

An unknown number of the lifejackets, which are decades old, are

still being used.

“Check, replace, destroy,” Kenny said.

“Kapok is a cotton-like fluff that is no longer used in lifejackets because it naturally loses buoyancy over time and if it gets wet it will absorb water and pull you down.

“Cotton straps rot over time, even if the lifejacket is not used, and will tear or break off the lifejacket. The lifejacket will come off in the water.”

Kenny said that even if the lifejackets were in their original packaging, had never been used or looked in perfect condition they would still be too old and unsafe and need to be destroyed.

SPORTS RESULTS Wanaka Stadium Bowls Monday, Edgewater Trophy: 1st D Urquhart, B Steel, I Urquhart, 2nd M Ives, A Coupe, M Marshall, 3rd J Leith, T McKay, L Roberts. Tuesday morning 2x4x2: 1st B Steel, G Russell, 2nd J Lischner, C Carr, 3rd K Light, J Rich. Tuesday afternoon 2x4x2: 1st M Hardy, I Fletcher, 2nd G Thomas, A Nicholls, 3rd R Wales, K urquhart. Tuesday evening Trades: 1st Bowl’M’Over, 2nd Mt Aspiring College, 3rd Trev’s Team. Wednesday Afternoon Triples: 1st A Brown, J Allen, J Bryant, 2nd P Traynor, N Mayen, I Urquhart, 3rd B MacKenzie, J Hogan, L Leary. Wednesday Evening Trades: 1st Shot Bowls, 2nd Winos, 3rd Clubbers.

Thursday Afternoon Triples: 1st R Wales,

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K Sutherland, M Wilson, 2nd D Urquhart, B Turnbull, Y Gale, 3rd G Thomas, G Beattie, P Gray. Thursday Evening Trades: 1st Taffy, 2nd Stonewood, 3rd Talk Club. Friday Afternoon Progressive: Skips 1st G Russell, I Fletcher, 3rd C Kiewiet, Thirds 1st B Kane, 2nd N Matheson, 3rd J Rich, Leads 1st P Gray, A Bryan, J Reid. Saturday Afternoon – Studholme Trophy: 1st Beacon Point 50, 2nd Meadowstone 34, 3rd Rippon West Meadows 29, 4th Mt Albert 27, 5th Hawea Country 25, Hawea Town 22, Pembroke Heights 19, Village 17.

Netball Upper Clutha Mac c 36 v Mac Yr 9/10b 18. Mac Yr 10a 45 v Cromwell c 14.

Mac YR13 28 v Mac Wellman 9. Wanaka

Selection Pioneer 34 v Mac b 18. Dream Doors Pioneer 35v Taylor Pass Honey 11.

Pioneer c 31 v Mac Yr9a 28. The Camp Hawea 29 v Lake Bar 22. MacYr11 31 v Mac Lakeland 11. Yr8 reps win by default to Silverthreads. Proactive 24 Mac a 47 v Lucas Fencing Pioneer 54. Still Shop Hawea 30 v Mac Engineering 9. Cromwell a 51 v The Cow Pioneer 23. Mountainside win bye default to Mac Yr 12/13. Cromwell b 43 v Nulook Hawea 37.

Wanaka Bridge (Tues) N/S 1st Viv Milsom, Deirdre Lynch 56.88%. 2nd Bridget McCaughan, Heather Wellman 54.38%.

3rd Pauline Davidson, Noeline Turner 47.50%. E/W 1st John Schwarz, Allan

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3rd Terry Wilson, Gerarda Herlihy 54.77%.

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Netball Upper Clutha intermediate prize-giving.

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1. Billie Crowe won the McRae Family Trophy for outstanding intermediate player.

2. Captains for the Silver Sparks and Kitchen Direct picked up the Parry Cup for etiquette on behalf of their teams which were joint winners this year.

3. The Tarras Trophy for Intermediate Points was awarded to Silver Sparks: Lilly McCarthy, Isabel Sheehan, Alice Wallis, Lilly Wilson, Annie Wells. Ruby McLachlan, Ruby Laming, Phoebe Wallis and Billie Crowe.

4. Julia Gilson and Phoebe Wallis were the joint winners of the Lioness Cup for most improved intermediate player.

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Positive feedback for pool Blunt R Ruth editor@thewanakasun.co.nz One month after the opening of the new pool, things are looking good for the multi-million dollar facility at the Wanaka Recreation Centre.

Queenstown Lakes District Council communications and marketing advisor Sam White said the council had received lots of positive feedback and some constructive ideas on how it could improve.

There has been times when a heating fault meant the changing rooms were cold as the heat from the rooms was diverted.

“This happens automatically to preserve the heat in the pools which would eat up more time and cost to put right. The good news is we’re making improvements in this area,” Sam said.

“With projects as big as the pool there’s always a bedding in period during which our pre-opening presumptions

and the automatic systems are tested and tweaked as required.”

There has also been a few issues with the air flow and temperatures between changing rooms and pool hall. The learner’s pool temperature is set at 32 degrees, but the toddler pool feels cooler.

Sam said this was due to the air issues and less water circulation and movement in this area than the larger learner’s pool where swimmers are more submerged and therefore feel warmer.

“We have talked with our pool designers and are trying to increase the temperature of the water in the toddler’s area, especially that coming out through the ‘mushroom’ and fountains.

“We do apologise to anyone affected but these issues are all being tackled.”

In the month since opening there has been three ‘code browns’ in the learner’s pool.

“It’s hugely frustrating - and pretty yucky for our team - to close this area, albeit temporarily, but because we

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now have three separate pools rather than just one it means those in the lap pool and hot pool can still enjoy themselves while we clean things up,” Sam said.

“We do ask parents of all children aged eight and under to ensure their kids use the toilet before swimming. Babies and toddlers aged three and under should wear a proper swim nappy plus a tight fitting second layer. But it’s not always the young ones.”

Before term three, QLDC will publish a pool

timetable each evening which will show what lanes are booked at different times to help people plan their visit the pool.

This week there has been a schedule of school holiday events for kids, including the dual and dolphin inflatables, the rolling log and goals, and today (Thursday July 12) they will have boats in the pool from 12 to 2pm.

There is plans to host a similar schedule next week, with details still to be confirmed.

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