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District-wide visitor levy on the horizon Emma Conyngham

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hen Mayor Jim Boult announced a non-binding referendum to propose a visitor levy for all visitors to the region, there was almost a collective sigh of relief across the region with many ratepayers

thinking “about time”.

“Queenstown Lakes has one of the highest visitor-to-resident ratios in the world.

No other city or district in New Zealand experiences the ratio of 34 international visitors per resident. By comparison the Auckland ratio is one to one and Christchurch is three to one,” Mayor Boult said.

(Out of interest, Italy’s Venice is 74 visitors to each resident).

“The current model of funding infrastructure isn’t sustainable for providing for the people we encounter,” says local Councillor Quentin Smith. “Eventually it comes down to whether we as ratepayers are content to subsidise people’s holidays or whether it should fall on

people who use the services.”

“The shortfall of the projected 10-year period is $300 million just in our district,” says Smith.

There is a proposed border levy by the government which would tax visitors across the country which could raise $80 million a year.

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New school open home Emma Conyngham

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The new primary school in Thee Parks is opening its metaphorical doors this afternoon (Thursday, March 14) to welcome all members of the community to have a look around the architectural design and meet the Board.

The open home is a drop-in session between 5pm and 7pm with official introductions and announcements at 6pm. Construction company, Southbase, is putting on a free sausage sizzle.

Ian Hall, Establishment Board of Trustees chair says, “We will be able to clarify the enrollment zone between Wanaka Primary School and our school.

Students who are starting new will come to ‘Wanaka South’ if in zone. If current students are at Wanaka Primary School, then those parents have the option of choosing. We won’t be encouraging anybody one way or the other. Parents need to make their own decision.”

For parents still undecided, there is no pressure

to make a choice. “Parents don’t need to decide until the first day of school in 2020,” says Hall. “But obviously we want to hire teachers this year, so in term three we will be asking parents to give us an indication, but it is without commitment.”

Whilst there had been some anticipation that the name of the school may be announced today, Hall says it is still a little way off with discussions with Ngai Tahu and the Ministry of Education still in process.

“So you’re invited to an open home with no buildings and no name,” he says. But he assures there is still a lot to see and discover about what will be a cornerstone of Wanaka life for generations to come.

The open home will take place on the lawn adjacent to Wanaka Recreation Centre car park (look for the marquee).

Pictured: Board Members: Anna Roseingrave, Amy Watson, Ian Hall (Board Chair), Jude McArthur, Liz Hawker, Jodie Howard (Principal).

Students strike for change Ruth Blunt

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Local students are this week joining the international youth movement Schools Strike for Climate Change.

Mount Aspiring College Team Green students have organised a march from the college into town and along the lakefront. The group believes that “education is hugely important but we will voluntarily not attend period five as we strike to take action for climate change”.

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Officer And Teaching Fellow Dr Raven Cretney, Victoria University of Wellington Lecturer Dr Amanda Thomas and Associate Professor Dr Bronwyn Hayward - have a released joint statement saying, “History teaches us that whenever youth mobilise for change, from civil rights to nuclearfree movements, their actions are always initially trivialised and dismissed as publicity seeking or naive, but we need to listen to these concerns, recognise the seriousness and urgent nature of the issues young people face, and act on their demands with urgent resolve.”

The local strike starts at Mount Aspiring College at 1.30pm tomorrow (Friday, March 15).

“But a chunk of that would go to Treasury and some to DOC then the rest get divided out to the regions,” says Smith. “But the proposal for a bed levy within our district which is charged through accommodation providers can provide up to $45 million just to our district. And we can elect and spend it how we want it.”

Smith is not opposed to there being both a national visitor levy and a local Queenstown Lakes levy: “They’re not necessarily mutually exclusive; we may end up having both. Especially as DOC may receive nationally attributed costs - but we need something local.”

But no sooner had the referendum been announced, that the handwringing began: how would it be implemented? Would it be a bed tax that’s up to Air BnB owners to charge and then pass on to council? Would it be an airport tax? Would it apply to foreigners only or all visitors to the region? How would freedom campers, the group that place significant stress on the region, be taxed?

“That’s one of the details to work through but we certainly anticipate that the levy will be applied to all accomodation from the Hilton to a campervan,” says Smith.

For small operators who are worried about the additional accounting and paperwork, Smith says he hopes technology plays its role in smoothing the path.

“Indications are that there are ways to collect it [automatically] through AirBnB and technology like Campermate that may allow us to charge directly. But the legislation that comes through government gives us the tools to collect,” he says.

Naell Crosby-Roe, QLDC communications and engagement manager says, “We're finalising the wording but the referendum will essentially ask people whether they support the ability for QLDC to have a visitor levy in the district. There will be lots of accompanying information through our usual channels and with the voting papers that will explain how a levy would work, how it's collected, who pays and how much. We want to ensure that everyone can make a fully informed decision. We anticipate at this stage of presenting a preferred option and that the referendum will ask people whether they support or oppose the proposal.”

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To raise the expected $45 million per year, the Otago Daily Times had calculated $7.50 per night, per visitor.

However, council has since stated that the $7.50 figure was nothing more than speculative “Chinese whispers”.

While the model for collecting the revenue is still in its nascent stages, it could be "a percentage of whatever a particular item would cost", rather than a flat fee.

One of the main criticisms made on social media was that the referendum is non-binding. However Crosby-Roe has emphasised, “The referendum is non-binding as it relies on legislative change being made by Central Government, which is out of our direct control.”

Housing and Urban Development Minister Phil Twyford said if a referendum showed clear support, the Government would consider any necessary legislation. This is a stark contrast to the preceding National government who stonewalled any suggestion of a visitor tax.

Voting will be by postal vote and papers will be delivered between May 14-19, with voting closing at noon on June 5. The preliminary vote will be announced as soon as possible after voting closes on that same day. The final result will be publicly notified June 8.

These are all timelines that are defined by the Local Electoral Act 2001 which is the legislation under which the referendum is conducted.

Pictured: Mayor Jim Boult announced a non-binding referendum to propose a visitor levy for all visitors to the region last Thursday.

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Feedback on speed reductions and bylaw open Ruth Blunt

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There are those in the community who think the council’s proposed speed limit reductions are “daft” or “a joke” and others who are set to embrace a slower pace of life. Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) is giving everybody a chance to have their say on the matter as consultation on the draft Speed Limits Bylaw 2019 and proposed speed limit reductions throughout the district opened this week.

The move is in response to the introduction of the New Zealand Speed Management Guide by NZTA and the commencement of the new Setting of Speed Limits Rule 2017 which requires councils to set safe and appropriate speeds across their road network.

The new Speed Limits Bylaw has been updated to reflect legislative change and removes road-specific information which is to be maintained in a separate referenced schedule.

QLDC acting strategy and asset planning manager Polly Lambert said the changes allow council to be more responsive should speed limits need to be amended whilst ensuring the community continues to be consulted on proposed changes.

“QLDC has undertaken a complete review of the Bylaw and speed management which included engaging with key stakeholders such as NZTA, NZ Police, AA and a range of passenger service vehicle operators. We’ve also worked with community associations and local schools to inform the recommendations,” said Lambert.

In addition to the new Bylaw, the recommendations include a number of changes to reduce speeds on some key at-risk roads across the district’s council-managed network.

In a statement to the Wanaka Sun, Active Transport Wanaka welcomed the move.

“We (Active Transport Wanaka) support QLDC’s proposal to lower speed limits in town to provide a safer environment for all users of our roading network. While our primary focus is to build a network of separated bike lanes, reducing traffic speeds comes a close second. Not everyone in our community chooses to cycle around town, but the many that want to should be able to do so safely. We’re really pleased QLDC is putting the lives and wellbeing of people first and we will be submitting in support.”

Council has proposed reducing the speed limit throughout the district’s urban centres from 50kph to 40kph. For those concerned about the slower travel time, council calculations show a journey taken at the reduced speed will take less than a minute longer over 4km.

Full details of the review and recommendations are available at www.qldc.govt.nz/lets-talk where there is the opportunity to provide feedback on the proposals. The community can also find out more by attending a drop-in session on Saturday, March 16, from 12pm-1.30pm at the Community Information Tent, at the junction of Ardmore Street and Dungarvon Street.

Consultation began on Monday, March 11 and submissions must be made by 5pm, Friday, April 12.

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Town centre closed for trial period Emma Conyngham

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In response to the overwhelming feedback in 2018 that locals wanted cars out of the lakefront area, and for Ardmore Street to be pedestrianised for a more people-centric place, QLDC is closing the lakefront streets on March 14 -19 for a trial of the idea.

In 2018, over 790 submissions were made to the QLDC Wanaka Masterplan team with many town meetings and face-to-face consultations done. At the time, the feedback was thematically uniform: get rid of the cars, restore the lakefront, and bring a sense of community and belonging.

But whilst the closure may feel good for tourists, the effect on local businesses hasn’t been taken into account according to Caz Cruden, the co-owner of Gifted on Helwick Street.

Cruden helped organise a meeting of local businesses last week where concerned business owners discussed the ramifications of closed roads.

“The consensus from everybody is that we’re concerned about total road closure. The other main point is we were concerned about was the lack of consultation and transparency about the closures,” says Cruden.

“There are so many facets to this

issue and just putting one sentence ‘we want a pedestrianised lakefront’?

What does it mean ‘connecting to the lakefront’? No parking? No roads? One lane or total closure?”

During the trial period, Ardmore and lower Helwick streets will be filled with bouncy castles, beach volleyball, petanque, a cricket pitch and market stalls.

“We are concerned the trial itself is not going to be a true reflection of what it’s going to look like the other 364 days when the fun stuff has been taken away.

We want it to be a real trial,” she says.

“If I was to look at other towns the same size as us, [pedestrianisation] doesn’t seem to work. In Hamilton they reinstated parking because it killed retail. We aren’t Queenstown,” says Cruden.

However Peter Hansby, QLDC general manager Property & Infrastructure says that there has been consultation with the business community.

“We engaged with the Wanaka business community through our early insights process back in September. We’re also pleased to have a representative of the business community on the Community Reference Group,” he said.

“In the lead up to the trials, our activation team have been visiting

local retailers to discuss logistics and potential opportunities to take part in the trials. While there have been some concerns raised about parking, the response has been largely positive and we have been working closely with them to work through any concerns.”

“There are many benefits of improving the walkability of retail areas, including increased foot traffic, more vibrancy, enhanced accessibility, improved safety and much more. Queenstown Mall was first pedestrianised in the 1970s. Beach Street was pedestrianised formally in 2016 and is fast becoming a bustling area for visitors and locals.”

During the trial, coaches will still have access to the Log Cabin carpark by entering and exiting at the Ardmore Street/Lakeside Road roundabout so people taking public transport throughout the region can still catch their bus from the usual location.

For those wanting to find out more about the Wanaka Town Centre Masterplan and how the street closures could work if permanently installed, a “Hub” tent opposite the Lake Bar and Alchemy will be a space to find information and give feedback about the ideas being explored for the town centre and transport infrastructure.

Pictured: Activity map of the lakefront closure.

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The Upper Clutha Lakes Trust’s Wanaka Water Project is working with the community to develop an Integrated Catchment Management Plan, which will assist future sustainable management of the Upper Clutha’s diverse catchments.

To better understand the freshwater issues of most importance to the community, the Trust has set up a survey on its website and is also hosting a community workshop tomorrow (Friday, March 15) from 4pm-6pm in the Lake Wanaka Centre.

Wanaka Water Project project manager Claire Perkins is asking residents and visitors to complete the survey, which will take around 10 minutes.

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“The views gathered by the survey will help to inform the Integrated Catchment Management Plan and assist with identifying and understanding the values that our communities place on the lakes, rivers, streams, wetlands and aquifers within the Upper Clutha,” Perkins said.

“We want to know what residents and visitors think about how water should be managed in the area to help the Wanaka Water Project identify what issues the community is concerned about, and to prioritise areas for action.”

The water survey is available now on the Upper Clutha Lakes Trust website along with more information about the Wanaka Water Project. To register your interest and receive more details on the workshop, email community@ uppercluthalakestrust.org.

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Harvest lunch lesson to reduce food footprint Emma Conyngham

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Lovers of good food, local produce and sustainable agriculture will be happy to know that One New Zealand’s will be hosting its first Long Harvest Lunch in Wanaka on March 31.

The lunch will be held at Rippon with locally donated food cooked up by chef Brona Parsons and Raspberry Creek Catering, who are also donating their time.

Whilst indulging in local delectables and imbibing wine is generally considered a brilliant way to spend an indulgent Sunday

afternoon, the lunch is part of a larger story which brings added context to the meal.

The lunch is hosted by One New Zealand, a young non-profit group with the aim to educate, inspire and enable New Zealand communities to accelerate towards a Carbon Zero future and beyond.

The framework for One is the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), a holistic approach to sustainability, which addresses environmental, social and economic concerns as one. Adopted by the UN in 2015, every nation has agreed to implement the goals to achieve a better future by 2030.

One New Zealand was created as a forum for people from a variety of sectors; hospitality, building, tourism, etc, to come together and learn about sustainability.

“One is a collective of people coming together to be aware of sustainability in our region,” says Brona Parsons, hospitality coordinator for One New Zealand.

The group aims to increase the speed at which communities can become Carbon Zero 21st Century communities; mainstream sustainability to foster thriving, diverse and interconnected environments, communities and businesses; increase awareness of bio-

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sphere and environmental rights; and increase community cohesion through establishment of partnership and collaboration networks.

So where does fabulous food fit in? “Food is the biggest contributor to our carbon footprint as an individual. We are going to be looking at fun, inspiring ways to reduce this footprint through local food.”

The menu for the lunch is yet to be determined because organisers are calling on all local gardeners to donate their surplus.

“The idea is people can give surplus from their gardens, then our chefs will cook that food. Until people start donating we have no real idea of the menu or style the food will be,” says Parsons. “But it will be heavily vegetable-based, and seasonal.”

Nick Mills from Rippon and Ruth Heath from The People's Bread Co. will talk about their connection to the land and to food.

“Looking at how and what we eat is key not only to our health and wellbeing, but also to making this world a better, more sustainable place. This is a fun, delicious way to find out how.”

Tickets are $33 for adults and $15 for children and are available at eventfinda.co.nz, with all profits going to local group Food for Love.

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QLDC published their projected growth statistics on Tuesday, March 11, which paints a statistical picture of the next four decades for Queenstown and Wanaka.

With a current population of 12,370, Wanaka Ward’s projected population in 2028 is 18,300 with the 40-year projection at 24,300. The current population of Queenstown is 39,500 so fears that Wanaka will ‘become another Queenstown’ are still hypothetically almost a century away. That said, the rate of growth for the Wanaka Ward (2.3 percent) is slightly higher than Wakatipu ward (2.1 percent).

When critical issues such as wastewater, airport development, affordable housing and income generation are at the forefront of public discourse, it’s important to note that these figures are what council work with when planning for infrastructure.

Pictured: QLDC’s projected growth statistics for the Wanaka Ward.

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QLDC tests out the future of Millennium Pathway ALLISON MCLEAN

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Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) is awaiting confirmation on whether or not it is feasible to preserve and relocate the existing Millennium Path tiles within the Wanaka Lakefront Development Plan.

QLDC’s trial to try to lift a number of tiles on Monday and Tuesday proved successful, and council said they are awaiting a formal statement from their contractor regarding the likelihood of and associated costs to separating the tiles from their concrete base and repositioning them.

QLDC is set to widen of the lakefront walkway between the new Mt Aspiring Road car park to Dungarvon Street as part of the Stage Two of the Lakefront Development Plan, which will affect the existing pathway project.

A QLDC spokesperson told the Wanaka Sun that council will share a recommendation and next steps with the public once they have received the contractor’s formal statement on the survival rate of moving the tiles and

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Contractors lifted up two sections made up of four to six tiles on Monday and Tuesday on the southern end of the path near McDougall Street.

QLDC’s parks and reserves team and Millennium Project coordinators Elizabeth (Liz) Hall and Graeme Taylor supervised the work.

“The Millennium Project is significant to the Wanaka community and something both QLDC and the Wanaka Community Board (WCB) want as part the South Beach stage,” said QLDC general manager of community services Thunes Cloete.

Hall, originally hired to organise the Millennium Project, was recently behind a community petition that gathered signatures to try and preserve the 650m Millennium Walkway, which is at risk of being removed from the town’s lakefront walkway after 18 years of display.

Pictured: On Monday and Tuesday, contractors tested the ability to relocate the clay tiles within the existing Millennium Pathway. QLDC said a formal recommendation will be shared with the public soon.

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During the coming weeks, Upper Clutha Lakes Trust’s Wanaka Water Project is conducting a Water Survey to get a better understanding of what our community uses water for, what we think of current water quality, what water issues are of most importance and what actions we think are needed.

The survey takes around 10 minutes to complete and is an opportunity for residents and visitors to express opinions on water, which in turn will help inform the Integrated Catchment Management Plan (ICMP) being developed for the Upper Clutha catchments.

The survey is open to all and is available at www. uppercluthalakestrust.org.

The Wanaka Water Project will use the survey results for three purposes: • To better understand what the community values most about our waterways.

• To prioritise the water issues of most importance to the community.

• To assist future sustainable management of water and aquatic ecosystems the Upper Clutha’s diverse catchments.

Earlier work completed by LINK Upper Clutha and others has demonstrated that our community places a high value on the natural environment. Similarly, public meetings on water issues have shown broad support for achieving and maintaining ecosystem health, biodiversity and human wellbeing for the long-

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Existing regulation and resourcing are proving inadequate when it comes to preventing damage to waterways resulting from urban growth, land use changes and tourism pressures. By developing an ICMP, our community will be proactive and get ahead of the problems occurring with water management in most other parts of New Zealand.

Part of the process of developing an ICMP is to weigh the relative importance of differing community well-being outcomes and to assess their associated uncertainties and risks. This is a complex undertaking, involving trade-offs between conflicting outcomes because individuals and groups will have different priorities and differing views on future outcomes.

Examples of the types of uncertainty which affect future management decisions in the Upper Clutha include climate change and whether anything can be done to eliminate or control invasive species such as Didymo and Lake Snow.

The Wanaka Water Project is focused on wide collaboration and transparent decision-making, which is why it is important for you to have your say right at the start of this process. Please take the time to complete the survey now at www. uppercluthalakestrust.org.

The Water Survey will close in early April 2019 and the Wanaka Water Project will then share the results.

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Boosting the voice of local youth ALLISON MCLEAN

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A group of Mount Aspiring College (MAC) music and drama students are asking for your support in helping them find their voice. The 21 students are cast in Permission to Speak, a GOYA Theatre show that will take the stage during the Festival of Colour and give voice to modern day societal concerns.

The show’s directors told the Wanaka Sun they are asking for community funding to give the audience the show they deserve.

“The crowd-funding campaign launched last week,” said co-director and GOYA Theatre practitioner Jonathan James. “We have reached 10 percent of our goal thanks to some very generous locals and theatre supporters in Auckland. We really need to reach 100 percent to help us create the best show experience for the students and put on the best performance possible.”

He said the play needs specific lighting, outdoor equipment in order to keep the audience dry and a sound system, all of which can be achieved if the crew’s $5000 donation goal is met.

“Crowdfunding works if lots of people donate little amounts,” he said. “If 500 people donated $10, we would be at our target. So we are asking the community to get behind us, donate the price of a sandwich and help the students have the professional performance they deserve.”

Permission to Speak is set in the Wanaka Yacht Club and is composed of a blend of teenager verbatim from nationwide interviews and online comments as well as students’ writing. “[It’s] a really fun show; there's music, dancing, drama and [lots] of surprises along the way. It also has some touching and thought provoking

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The show will run for eight performances with the theme of giving the MAC students permission to speak.

“It’s such an interesting time in society today for teenagers and [it’s] confusing,” said Armstrong. “We are teaching our girls and boys to be feminists, have their own voices, fight the patriarchy and, at the same time, they are dealing with the impact of social media, peer pressure and, like all teenagers, they want to fit in. Theatre is an incredible opportunity to voice this and work through these issues.”

James said, “Fiona has been involved in the Festival of Colour for the last few years and has always wanted to debut GOYA's first collaborative youth project here. MAC has an amazing drama department, run by Emily McRae, so when we considered working with the students here, we knew we would be in for a high calibre of talent and enthusiasm. The show is programmed alongside some of the most prominent New Zealand theatre companies and shows, so it's a wonderful opportunity to showcase Wanaka's talent on a national level.”

Donations can be made and more information can be found on www.boosted.org.nz by searching for the show “Permission to Speak”.

Permission to Speak will run from April 2 until April 7. Tickets are still available on Festival of Colour’s website.

Pictured: Mount Aspiring College students cast in Permission to Speak, which are running a crowdfunding campaign for their Festival of Colour theatre performance from April 2 to 7.

Three new speakers are joining the incredible lineup already scheduled for this year's Festival of Colour. Psychiatrist Dr Tony Fernando and business experts Jolie Hodson and Mark Verbiest combine for an Aspiring Conversations session ‘Achieving peak performance into the 2020s’.

Dr Tony Fernando is a psychiatrist, sleep specialist and senior lecturer in psychological medicine at Auckland University who speaks on compassion and mindfulness and managing the self for sustainability.

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Radio NZ. The session will be held at 9am on April 6, at the Crystal Palace.

Art lovers will also be pleased to hear that extra tickets for sold out show will be released tomorrow.

Festival Director Philip Tremewan expects demand will be high for the extra tickets.

“We’re delighted with the response to this year’s programme and thrilled to see shows like The Māori Sidesteps, Nadia Reid and Bruce sell out.”

As well as being able to purchase tickets to previously sold out shows, the ticket limits will be lifted for popular shows including Jordi Savall, the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and the Royal New Zealand Ballet’s performances of Strength and Grace.

The additional tickets go on sale tomorrow (Friday, March 15) at 9am and are available online or by phone.

The Festival of Colour takes place from Tuesday, April 2 to Sunday, April 7 in Wanaka, Queenstown and Central Otago, with its packed schedule spilling over for an extra four days of special events from Saturday, March 30.

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A&P Show a smashing (and soggy) success ALLISON MCLEAN

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It may have rained on Wanaka’s parade, but not even Mother Nature could hold back the crowds of nearly 40,000 people who turned up for the 82nd Wanaka A&P show last Friday and Saturday.

Thursday night’s downpour was welcomed by the local rural farming community after a few dry weeks of weather; however, it slightly interfered with the show’s set up.

“We had to close the grounds [around] 6.00pm on Thursday night, so many exhibitors never got fully set up,” said Grant Ruddenklau, newly elected chairman of Upper Clutha A&P Society board.

“We had people arriving to finish set up as early as 5.30am on Friday; with over 35mm of rain this did cut up the grounds. We managed to mitigate with numerous loads of sawdust and gravel in parts; those areas were heavy rolled Friday night, also had an area on the western end of the show where water lay and we had to pump water from several sites; our resilient ground crew operated well under pressure.”

The wet weather did not seem to dampen trade exhibitors’ or guests’ spirits who, instead, expressed positive feedback from this year’s show. “They felt there was a very relaxed, happy and positive atmosphere; everyone was [having] a good time...” said Ruddenklau.

Abbey Deroles, Farmlands Co-operative Central Otago sales manager, said the show offered a chance for Farmlands to showcase their wide range of value they offer their shareholders. “It also provided an excellent opportunity for us to network with industry partners and influencers, as well as [connect] with the Wanaka community,” said Deroles. “Whilst the rain on Thursday may have deterred people and created a bit of mud, it was well appreciated by the farmers in the area and only helps set them up for a strong autumn. Farmlands is delighted to be associated with the Wanaka A&P Show and looks forward to being involved in the coming years.” Farmlands was the official sponsor of the 2019 show.

Wanaka A&P Show event manager Jane Stalker attributed a few factors to the show’s recipe for success. “The Wanaka A&P Show is now the largest two-day show in the South Island and many people make it a fixture on their events calendar, whether they come for the agriculture or the entertainment,” she said. “We’re very lucky as the show is always held the second weekend of March when the weather is

generally great, people are ready to relax, farmers are less busy than at other times of the year and the timely rain meant they actually spent a bit more money, too.”

Ruddenklau said a little creative problem solving also worked well this year. “Over the last few years our ‘gift’ lamb numbers had been very low, this is a section where local farmers donate a fat lamb to the show [and] half the value goes to prize money,” he said. ‘Only eight to 10 entered the last few years; this year we gave the running of this event to our Young Farmers Club. This, along with a kind donation of two Siberia + Wilderness adventure trips [valued] over $800 by Wilkin River Jets, helped lift our entries to 30. Some thinking outside the square and local charity really works, thanks to both organisations.”

The total number of 2019 vendors tallied up to 465, cattle entries numbers came in at 45, and horse and sheep entries were 230 and 130 respectively. Livestock, repeatedly of high calibre, again performed well this year. “Cattle judging was again a great spectacle,” said Ruddenklau. “I gave the President’s trophy to the Erewhon [Station] Clydesdales; they were a great crowd pleaser, [and it’s] not everyday you get to see these magnificent animals and have a wagon ride.”

Sixty eight dogs competed in the world-famous Jack Russell Terrier race, with a Wanaka dog, nineyear-old Stella owned by Kristin Renda, landing first place honours.

On stage, the event showcased two days of an entertainment programme, which included performances by Wanaka’s country singer Jody Direen on the Radio Wanaka main stage, The Beat Girls, folk singer Anna van Riel and magician Jonathan Usher.

The event’s organisers told the Wanaka Sun there was not much they would do differently after reflecting upon this year’s event. “Roll on 2020, we have participation from the World Hereford Conference [2020] and a significant Merino event already,” said Ruddenklau.

Next year’s Wanaka A&P Show will be held on March 13 and 14.

Pictured: At least 40,000 people visited the 82nd annual Wanaka A&P show last Friday and Saturday to experience equestrian and livestock events, home industry displays, wool classing, wood chopping, shearing, national trade stalls and novelty activities like the Jack Russell Terrier race.

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Locals will have the opportunity to gain insight into New Zealand’s least known official language this weekend, with Otago Deaf Society’s New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) taster sessions.

The sessions are funded by the New Zealand Sign Language Board and Otago Deaf Society, and will be delivered by Josje Lelijveld, who is a member of the Dunedin Deaf community.

“We have funding to promote sign language, and want to reach the Otago area, not just Dunedin,” Lelijveld said.

“We’re looking to spread the word and the language, and we’re doing that with the taster sessions. People can just come along. You don’t have to be deaf or hearing impaired, it’s for people who can hear too.”

Lelijveld said it can be more difficult for those in the Deaf community to live outside of the main centres.

Of the 20,235 people who speak NZSL, according to the 2013 Census only 42 of those live in the Queenstown-Lakes district.

“That 100 percent Deaf signing community is not there,” Lelijveld said, adding that communicating with hearing people depends on how much they can hear, or pick up - “if they are lip reading or a little bit oral” - and how much of an effort the other people in the community make to communicate

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with them.

“Often for Deaf people, if NZSL is their first language, they’ll go to places with a higher population of Deaf people, because then there is a community.

“Wanaka is a lovely place - beautiful lake and the scenery is lovely - but there are not many deaf people there. They tend to go to more highly populated places.”

Lelijveld is keen to promote NZSL as one of New Zealand's official languages and said everybody is welcome to go along to the sessions to watch people sign and pick up some of the language.

There are currently no sign language tutors in the area, but those interested in progressing with the language could do so remotely.

“There is definitely some [local] interest from what I can see. Perhaps we can do classes through Skype and we have some courses that you can learn online. It may not be face-to-face to start off with.”

Saturday’s introductory session will last about 50 minutes and the Otago Deaf Society will provide a basic barbecue lunch, but bring your own drinks.

“We would love to see deaf people, hard of hearing people, especially young people. If they can carry on learning the language then it can survive.”

The first Sign Language session will be held in Wanaka at the Eely Point barbecue, from noon on Saturday, March 16. The second session will take place in Pioneer Park, Alexandra, at noon on Sunday, March 17.

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“My background in fine art, graphic and retail design is strongly reflected in my recent works,” said Eade. “The use of form found in the natural ‘architecture’ of our surroundings, man-made structures and strong use of line and perspective shows the influence my architect father has had on my artistic direction.”

Nearly 60 people attended Eade’s first solo exhibition "Outlines,” which opened at her Clyde gallery last Saturday evening and evoked a warm response and sale of three pieces of her artwork.

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Eade’s solo exhibition showcases not only the natural beauty of the region, but also how the landscape can coexist with functional man-made objects and structures.

“As an artist, I look past the original or present function of these elements, seeing the relationship of the ‘form’ to its surroundings,” she said. “With Central steeped in so much history, there are visual reminders everywhere of our past. These reminders have also extended to objects from the present.”

Eade works predominantly in pastels, mainly oils with a black wash that brings out shadows and outlines. “This illustrative style requires me to simplify the composition, thereby giving it a wonderfully bold, colourful, print-like quality.

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AF8 roadshow coming to Wanaka

Dual-airport approach draws fire

ALLISON MCLEAN

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If you find yourself unsure of how to best prepare for the next Alpine Fault event, rest assured that information is coming to you. Wanaka is on the list of stops during Alpine Fault Magnitude 8’s (AF8) upcoming roadshow. The inaugural tour will deliver public science talks to 12 South Island communities most likely to be affected by an AF8 earthquake; Wanaka’s conversation is scheduled on March 28 at Lake Wanaka Centre.

AF8 scientists Dr Caroline Orchiston and Professor Mark Stirling will deliver a talk about the associated hazard impact of an AF8 in the region with a specific reference to Wanaka. They will also share more detail on the science backing the AF8 project.

“It’s important to remember that the Alpine Fault is just one of the fault lines that can affect Wanaka and surrounds, and it’s just one of the natural hazards people should be aware of and prepare for,” said AF8 programme coordinator Alice Lake-Hammond.

She said the AF8 scenario demonstrates one of the many ways the Alpine Fault may behave. “We can’t predict the next Alpine Fault earthquake or what exact impacts it will have,” said Lake-Hammond. “However, the AF8 Scenario applies GNS Science's Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale (MMI Scale) to help us understand what the potential short- and long-term impacts could be like. It’s a starting point to help us identify what we need to do to be better prepared.”

The AF8 scenario lists Wanaka as “Slightly Damaging,” which is defined on the The MMI Scale as: "Felt by all.

People and animals are alarmed, and many run outside. Walking steadily is difficult. Furniture and appliances may move on smooth surfaces, and objects fall from walls and shelves.

Glassware and crockery break. Slight non-structural damage to buildings may occur.”

“An Alpine Fault earthquake of magnitude 8 and its proceeding aftershocks will certainly be felt in Wanaka,” said Lake-Hammond. “The shaking may cause some household objects to move, fall and break, which could cause injury. Some people may be frightened and require extra support.”

When asked about effects of an AF8 on this area, Otago Regional Council emergency management officer

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Trevor Andrews said, “...the ground will shake for over two minutes. This will seem like an eternity and will be terrifying. People will think the world is ending, particularly tourists who don’t know our hazardscape.

Remember to drop, cover and hold.”

Lake-Hammond said that road closures will follow the earthquake, particularly the Haast Pass which could remain closed for months.

“Depending on the time of year, tourists may be stranded and require assistance.

South Island-wide, power supplies will be affected and communications may be difficult for some time afterwards. Communities should be prepared to look after themselves for seven days and expect ongoing disruption to everyday life in the weeks and months following.”

Andrews said Emergency Management Otago is currently developing the local Wanaka Community Response Plan in consultation with the emergency services, Queenstown Lakes District Council, response partners, medical services along with local community leaders. “It should be ready for distribution to households around late April or May. Makarora and Lake Hawea already have their plans and local arrangements in place,” he said.

AF8 is a collaborative effort to save lives by planning and preparing a coordinated South Island-wide response after a major earthquake on the Alpine Fault.

All ages are welcomed to the Wanaka-based talk, and people can register their interest on the Wanaka – AF8 Roadshow: Public Science Talk Facebook page.

Pictured: Dr Caroline Orchiston will join Professor Mark Stirling to deliver a talk on March 28 at Lake Wanaka Centre about the associated hazard impact of an AF8 in the region.

Youth support a theme in recent OCT funding ALLISON MCLEAN

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Youth support and development are a strong focus in Otago Community Trust’s (OCT) first round of 2019 funding. Last week, the trust announced they delivered their February grants of more than $750,000 to a wide variety of community organisations, 19 of them within the Central Otago region and four within Wanaka.

The Sticks n’ Stones organisation was a big recipient with a $36,000 grant to support its youth-led bullying prevention programmes that are implemented across 15 different regional schools, include Mount Aspiring College. Sticks ‘n Stones chief executive Karla Sanders said the funding will be used on their ambassador programmes. “These ambassador programmes provide

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ongoing support for young people across a year to recognise, understand and challenge bullying behaviours and shift the norms, attitudes and behaviours in their schools and wider communities,” she said.

OCT chief executive Barbara Bridger said the Trust is pleased to provide funding to help support youth, health and wellbeing to a wide variety of youth-based programmes.

OCT also donated $100,000 to Wanaka’s Snow Farm, $7000 to NZ Mountain Film Festival Charitable Trust, $14,000 to Wanaka Primary School and $10,000 to Wheels at Wanaka Charitable Trust.

Since its inception, OCT has granted more than $170 million into the Otago region.

Within February’s round of funding, the trust gave a total of $757,253 to 69 organisations.

Last week the Queenstown Lakes District Council began its review of the draft Statement of Intent (SOI) from Queenstown Airport Corporation (QAC); the Intent being heavily scrutinised by some Councillors as well community action groups.

The draft SOI, if approved by QLDC, becomes the approved plan for the next three years. Of concern to Wanaka Stakeholders Group (WSG), who are lobbying against unrestrained growth of Wanaka Airport, is the terminology “dual-airport” in reference to Wanaka and Queenstown without explanation or definition of this term.

Without clarification, it appears that QAC simply means to divide and conquer with flights split between both airports. In December 2018, 864 flights landed in Queenstown airport; if this was equally split with Wanaka, there would be 14.4 flights (28.8 take off and landings) per day, over the neighbourhoods of Albert Town, Hawea Flat and Luggate. And this doesn’t include current sightseeing and adventure flights already using the airport.

Captain Terry Hetherington, a Boeing 737 pilot from WSG says, “We support and welcome the return of turbo prop services to Wanaka Airport from Christchurch and encourage new turbo-prop services from Wellington and Auckland in a Q300 by either Jetstar or Air New Zealand, as is possible now if Wanaka Airport was certified again.”

What they do not support, is commercial jet services.

Councillor Calum MacLeod went into bat for Wanaka by demanding, “are QAC able to specify turbo-prop aircraft only into Wanaka Airport and exclude jet-powered aircraft?”

It’s a question that has so far, remained unanswered.

Air New Zealand was asked to comment on their regional development plans for Wanaka, and what type of aircraft they were considering. They were also asked if Dunedin and Invercargill had been considered for international flights. At the time of print, no response had been received.

The SOI also introduced more new terminology that has set alarm bells ringing; “Queenstown and Wanaka Airports are part of a national network of critical infrastructure assets [emphasis ours] which connect residents and visitors to the Southern Lakes Region.”

“This needs to be questioned and the implications made clear,” says Hetherington. “There have been conflicting statements made by both QLDC and QAC to the community around projected incoming passengers and the number of flights for Wanaka Airport. Daily large commercial jet flights will vastly change the local environment and community as we currently know it and turn Wanaka into Queenstown 2.0.”

MacLeod has pressed QAC for more specific information in an email to CEO, Colin Keel. “In the absence of quality information the community

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will fill this void with rumour and supposition. The community urgently needs to know QAC’s vision for the ‘One District - Dual Airport’, as it develops. Can you please fill this void and provide the community with quality information?”

When the Wanaka Sun pressed QAC for answers in regards to the number of flights and type of aircraft to expect, the response was “It is a bit too early to give you the detail you have requested as there is technical work underway to help us understand everything from the airspace to what’s underground at the airport.”

QAC continues; “Ultimately, we’re aiming to bring the long-term planning for Queenstown and Wanaka airports together into a dual-airport proposition at the end of the year. This will provide a 30-year roadmap for sustainable airport growth, including infrastructure development, noise planning and transport connectivity, and will complement regional planning for transport and other infrastructure needs.”

One of the biggest objections by WSG is the lack of disclosure and consultation with the local community. The feelings on unrestrained growth are deeply felt and locals want both the council and QAC to sit up and listen.

In the SOI, QAC have stated "[we] agree to commit to engage with all of the stakeholders involved at the Wanaka Airport and the wider Wanaka community in future planning activities."

When the Wanaka Sun pressed QAC for details of this consultation, the response was, “a series of conversations are currently planned with a broad range of stakeholders, including local community members and organisations, the business sector, the airport community, airline customers, etc. These conversations will continue over the next several months in order to discuss planning options, seek feedback and address any misinformation.”

MacLeod’s response was blunt: “I will hold you to this.”

Pictured: Captain Terry Hetherington, member of the Wanaka Stakeholders Group.

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Great results at South Island regatta Pedalling through paradise Sports reporter

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A crew of 21 Mount Aspiring College rowers competed at the South Island Secondary Schools Rowing Regatta in Twizel last weekend. A mix of learn-to-row, novice and senior crews battled it out on the water for top placings in doubles, singles, quads and octuple sculling events.

The three-day event hosts 799 crews from 49 schools and the competition is tough. The MAC crews fought hard for great results and overall achieved seven B finals and seven A finals with amazing gains, some shaving up to 20 seconds off personal best times, which is an incredible accomplishment at this level of racing.

The novice crews came away with silver and bronze medals which is a first at the school’s regatta in these events. The girls under-15 coxed quad sculls and under-18 novice double sculls won silver medals in their races, while the girls under-18 novice coxed quad sculls won a bronze medal.

Owen Lea and Quinn Curtis achieved many personal best times both making it into the B final of the under-17 singles with a second place for Curtis and a hard fought fourth place in the B final of the under-17 double sculls race.

Maggie Stiven had a strong weekend in a very competitive under-18 single finishing third in her heat but being fast enough to qualify for the A final in which she finished a very credible sixth.

Rata Horan had a great row in the heats of the under-17 single coming second to qualify for the A final where she finished in 7th place. In the under-17

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doubles, Horan teamed up with Emma Smith to finish third in their B final and in the under-18 doubles Horan and Stiven had a very credible row finishing sixth in the A final.

Ashley Toovey had a solid row in her under-17 single B final race to place third - a fantastic result as she returns from injury.

The novice girls (Hayley Ambrose, Emma Findlay, Aneka Rossiter, Samara Goodall, Amber Hewitt, Lyla Chamberlain, Bella Sarginson, Neve Faed and cox Patrick Hartley) had a fabulous row in the under-15 octuple placing fourth in the A final.

In the under-15 race, the crew of Samara Goodall, Aneka Rossiter, Neve Faed, Amber Hewitt and Sophia Perkins (cox) made the quad B final with a new personal best time.

The regatta signalled the end of the rowing season for many of the crews, however, for nine rowers Owen Lea, Quinn Curtis, Rata Horan, Maggie Stiven, Ashley Toovey, Pipi Horan, Hayley Ambrose, Emily Findlay, Ruby Boyd and cox Patrick Hartley - the final push to Maadi 2019 is underway (March 25-30).

Pictured: Girls Novice Quad - Hayley Ambrose, Pipi Horan, Emily Findlay and Ruby Boyd - in action.

Local biking enthusiasts will soon discover more trails to call their own.

Bike Glendhu, a new mountain bike adventure park, is currently under construction and set to open near Wanaka this spring.

The pedal-only park will be located on Glendhu Station and is set to cover 50km of Glendhu Bay trail.

Local resident and bike rider John Wilson collaborated with Glendhu Station owners John and Emily McRae to create the eco-conscious park. It was built with the intention of being a positive shared space for the Wanaka community and was designed for riders of all ages.

“The Southern Lakes region is already known as a premium mountain biking destination, and Bike Glendhu will further enhance this with epic trails set amongst a backdrop of mountains and lake,” said Wilson. “John and Emily are sharing their remarkable land at Glendhu Station with the public through Bike Glendhu, and we can’t wait to open later this year.”

Tom Hey of Queenstown-based Elevate Trail Building designed the trail; it features a 3km kids’ loop, 7km scenic family loop, 12km trail loop, an extended cross-country trail option and multiple descending options including technical enduro, jump and flow trails. Bike Glendhu will open

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with 35km of riding trails and the remaining 15km are expected to be completed soon afterwards.

Wilson said, “Our vision is to sustainably develop a pure playground by sharing tranquil land that is born for adventures, enriching people’s lifestyle and well-being.”

John McRae, a third-generation Glendhu Station farmer, said he is happy to be developing the park on his land. “The terrain here is ideal for mountain biking, and the Bike Glendhu ethos is to keep the land as natural and uninterrupted as possible while still creating something pretty spectacular for the community to enjoy,” he said.

“We envision Bike Glendhu becoming a completely sustainable, high-quality adventure playground that everyone can share for generations to come.”

The park’s entry fees have not been announced.

Pictured: Phoebe Coers testing out Bike Glendhu.

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Porteous second overall in halfpipe World Cup rankings STAFF REPORTER

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Nico Porteous has finished in second place on the 2018-2019 Freeski Halfpipe World Cup tour rankings following the final competition of the season held on Saturday, March 9, at Mammoth Mountain in the USA. His second place finish is the best result for an NZ male in the FIS rankings. In 2014, Janina Kuzma achieved a second place finish in ladies' halfpipe while Jossi Wells finished fourth overall in men’s freeski slopestyle.

Canadian Simon d’Artois' second place finish in Mammoth gave him enough points to take the overall title while double Olympic Champion David Wise (USA) rounded out the 2018/19 halfpipe men’s overall podium in third.

Initially scheduled for Friday, the halfpipe competition had been moved to Saturday following a long series of weather and schedulingrelated problems. And while Saturday brought a major improvement in weather conditions, it didn’t hold for

long, with dense clouds and wind gusts coming into play as soon as the first riders started dropping in for their training runs.

Birk Irving (USA) claimed his very first World Cup podium, winning on home turf with a score of 95.20 points for his second run which included a switch left dub 1080, right 900, left 1080, switch 720 and a left dub 1260 to finish things off.

Second place went to Simon d’Artois, who scored his second top-three World Cup finish in 2018/19 with his 93.80 points run, while Thomas Krief (FRA) came in third with 86.60 points for his first podium of the season.

Nico Porteous ended the season in second, but struggling to put a run down at Mammoth and finishing in 16th place in the finals. Porteous gained huge amplitude out of the pipe to spin his biggest tricks, but came unstuck and couldn't get the points on the board.

PIctured; FIS Freeski World Cup podium Mammoth Mountain, USA.

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Local athletes take on Freeride Junior World Championship Sports reporter

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Wanaka snowboarder Ronan Thompson and skier Alistair Garland are in Kappl, Austria for the Freeride Junior World Championship (FJWC) competing against the best riders at the sport’s developmental level (March 13-15).

Thompson and Garland currently top their category rankings, having posted consistently strong results since the season kicked off in New Zealand in September 2018. Most recently, Thompson placed second and Garland third at the Nendaz Freeride Junior 3* in Switzerland on March 9.

Thompson won all three stops on the New Zealand Junior Freeride Tour before heading to Europe and winning in Fieberbrunn, Austria and then Vallnord, Andorra.

“It was pretty awesome being on a winning streak after taking some time off snowboarding and competing,” Thompson said. “In 2016 I had the whole winter off after tearing my MCL and ACL overseas. I came back in 2017 and was loving riding more than ever, but after two head injuries I decided to chill for the rest of the season and gave myself some time to

find out what I wanted to do.”

He decided to change from the park and pipe disciplines of slopestyle and halfpipe to focus on freeride. Thompson said his two friends Alistair Garland and Manu Barnard had been competing in freeride for years.

“I started riding at Treble Cone with them and found out how fun it was, so I decided to start doing the comps and really fell in love with that side of the sport. Even though slope and pipe were awesome, I am so stoked I changed as I find I’m having a lot of fun now and thoroughly enjoying just snowboarding a lot more,” Thompson said.

Garland has also been enjoying a careerbest season and said, “It feels good to be sitting in the top spot after a successful NZ comp season, also having achieved a second place in the Fieberbrunn 3* FJT event.

“My main goal for this season is no doubt to win the Euro-Oceania Freeride Junior Tour, bettering my second place in 2018. To ski my best line in Junior Worlds would also be a hefty one, it’s an event like no other for us Juniors and to do well would really be a big achievement for me.”

Garland’s younger sister Phoebe was also due to compete at the Junior World Championships this week, having been

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awarded a wildcard after winning the New Zealand Junior Freeride tour, but was injured while training.

The FJWC is the most prestigious single event for the next generation of freeriders, bringing the top 60 riders from 14 nations together for the competition.

Pictured: The world’s premier junior freeride event will take place in Austria this week, with local athletes Alistair Garland and Ronan Thompson on the start list.

Wanaka AFC kicks off season with strong start This year the three Wanaka men’s teams officially joined the Wanaka Associated Football Club. The merger of junior and senior teams into one club will give a pathway for all members of the club to one day play for the club’s top teams.

Saturday, March 9, was the start of the Central Otago Football League 2019 season with two home games at the Wanaka Recreation Centre.

First up was a division two match with the club’s third men’s team, the Senior Reserves, up against Arrowtown FC. The match started off well with the Senior Reserves going up 2-0 in the first 20 minutes with goals by Jacob Lang and Noah Holmes, but a lapse in defensive structure and teamwork led to Arrowtown getting two goals back to

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tie up the game at halftime. The second half saw a more composed WAFC Senior Reserves return to pitch and they managed to get three more goals, one each by Flynn Brown, Michael Harray and Dylan Dickson.

Arrowtown got one goal back with minutes to go, but just ran out of time, giving the Senior Reserves a hard-fought win and three points to kick start their season.

The second match of the day was the club's second team - the Wanaka AFC Senior team - in a division one match against newly-formed Cromwell FC A team. The match started out strongly with both teams feeling each other out. The deadlock was broken when Adam Harms scored a fine goal to give the home team a 1-0 lead at halftime.

The second half saw both teams push each

other and Cromwell found a way to tie up the game 1-1 before Steven Pleskun put the ball in the back of the net from the edge of the box to put WAFC Seniors up 2-1. A penalty and an own goal gave Cromwell the lead at 2-3. With 20 minutes to play, the Seniors were awarded a penalty of their own and firsthalf hero Adam Harms made no mistake, hammering the ball home to tie up the game 3-3. In the final minutes Cromwell made a final attack but a very fine, one-handed save

by Wanaka’s Argentinian keeper Juan Lucas kept the score at 3-3, giving both teams one point to start their 2019 campaigns.

The club’s top team - the WAFC Premiers - will make their debut in the Dunedin Top League in two weeks.

– By Wanaka Football World

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SPORTS RESULTS Please send sports results to sports@thewanakasun.co.nz by Tuesday at noon. Results should be unformatted and presented in the body of the email.

Wanaka Bridge Club Monday – Cardrona Stakes 1: North/South 1st Sherril Harries Georgie Roberts 60.04% 2nd Errol Kelly Jenny Muir 59.85% 3rd Terry Wilson Laraine Shepherd 58.90% East/ West 1st Murray Pryde Jenny Pryde 57.58% 2ndEna Leckie Nan Ottrey 54.55% 3rd Sheryl Strudwick Barbara Waterworth 53.98% Wedensday –Bronze Champioship Pairs 2: North/ South 1st Pauline Davidson Jane Hamilton 57.64% 2nd Carolyn Field Jen Milburn 54.86% 3rd Helen Henshall Sally Goodall 54.63% East/ West 1st John Schwarz Alan Bunn 59.62% 2ndEleanor Jessep Jill Millar 58.97% 3rd Maureen Hawke Jeanette Gillies 55.77% Friday 8 Mar - Handicap : North/ South 1st Sally Goodall Martin Unwin 65.49% 2nd Deirdre Lynch Errol Kelly 52.35% 3rd Sheryl Strudwick Judy Briggs 52.32% East/ West 1st Jenny Turnbull Pam Miller 53.84% 2nd Ena Leckie Peter Hart 52.79% 3rd Jacquie Staley Carolyn Field 51.05%

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Crimeline HURLEY S Sean Senior Constable, NZPD Well, for another year the show has been and gone without causing too many problems Police-wise.

Many youngsters tried the Police tractor at the show which was a great success and we are hoping to recover a child’s toy car from the controls after accidentally being dropped into the gear-box.

On Tuesday, Police received a report of theft of a GoPro Camera from the Cardrona store on Helwick Street, we have excellent footage of the male involved, so if he reads this he would be wise to hand himself in prior to appearing on the Police

Ten One show.

Police arrested a male who had thrown Coca Cola from a moving car onto a cyclist on the Crown Range Road. Not behaviour to be proud of.

On Saturday Police dealt with a Family Harm matter at Hawea. Don’t forget that there are some really good family support agencies in our communities, so don’t be afraid to reach out to them.

On Saturday we also dealt with a motor vehicle collision at the corner of Ballantyne Road and Riverbank Road. A local male has been dealt with in relation to drink driving and is likely to face a charge of careless driving. This may affect his damages claim with his insurer.

On Sunday, Police dealt with a Criminal Harassment matter.

I have recently been dealing with a local male from our rural community who became so concerned with the freedom camping in the rural area he, in error, pulled off a windscreen wiper of a campervan. He has been dealt with regarding this matter and henceforward will now use the appropriate channel of submitting in relation to the Freedom Camping Legislation, to Queenstown Lakes Council.

I urge all parties to act within the law and take the opportunity to submit to Queenstown District Council on this matter, your submission will enable

them to estimate the scale of any perceived problems and to legislate and enforce appropriately.

Our roads continued to draw our attention over the week. Our team was out there breath testing over the weekend and a large number of drivers had alcohol detected on their breath but were not over the limit.

This can be a fine line – please don’t drink and drive.

A friendly reminder for those with loads on their vehicles, to ensure anything they are carrying is securely fastened so it doesn’t come loose and fall into the path of oncoming vehicle users.

Enjoy autumn and keep safe.

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Journey to zero waste plan perplexing

One definition of Scuttlebutt I have found suggests it is “information or opinion that is widely disseminated without any authority or confirmation of accuracy”, and this seems to be the case with QLDC’s latest publication of the above-named publication.

My attention was drawn to the page headed “The Journey towards Zero waste”. Reading on, I learnt that this was to be achieved by supplying every residence within the QLDC region with three rubbish bins with a combined capacity of 520 litres. We are informed that these will be cleared every two weeks. As to how we meet the cost of these we are referred to the QLDC Annual Plan consultation document. I looked all over that website on March 3 and could find nothing, but I did pick up an indicator in March 5 ODT that substantial rates increases could be expected and for those who have been minimizing the creation of waste for many years will be pleased to be supported by those who have not had the same commitment to minimize waste.

Throughout this extraordinary, very un-reassuring article there is not a word as to how supplying every household with three rubbish bins with a capacity of 520 litres actually reduces or minimises waste. Given that we are being forced to pay for a service many will not use or want, we are effectively being invited to be as extravagant on the matter of waste disposal as we can possibly be.

Could someone please explain how this new imposition on ratepayers will minimize waste?

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NIMBYs and Wanaka A&P Show.

The Wanaka A&P [Show organisers] produced another fantastic show enjoyed by thousands. Congratulations to the many who worked long hours to achieve a huge social and financial success. This iconic show has become so successful it has overwhelmed the Showgrounds and now uses practically all of Pembroke Park.

One wonders how many of the show-goers and Wanaka residents realise that Pembroke Park is only available for these events like this thanks to a large group of NIMBYs. In 1995 the local council applied to the Government to uplift the Recreation Reserve status on part of Pembroke Park in order to build a much-needed town hall. Pembroke Park is owned by the Crown, not the local council. This move by council split the community and a bitter dispute followed. Families and work mates became divided as everyone took a side. Those against the proposal were called ‘anti-growth’, ‘nay-sayers’ and ‘NIMBYs’ by the proponents. Eventually the NIMBYs far outnumbered those seeking to build on the park and a Commissioner ruled that Pembroke Park must remain a Recreation Reserve.

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Maternity service not ideal

Maternity services in Wanaka are still a long way from being ideal.

After ten months of procrastination the Southern District Health Board appears ready to move ahead with its maternal and child hub.

This is a positive step forward for Wanaka families, but let’s be clear; this hub is a NON-birthing unit, except for emergencies, it is only open during the day, and only provides antenatal and postnatal care.

It is not a full birthing unit, it will not be staffed 24/7, and as a result Wanaka mothers will still face a massive three and a-half hour drive to the nearest base hospital in Dunedin when the need arises.

The problems in Wanaka are further compounded because there are still not enough midwives to adequately serve the ever-increasing number of birthing mothers.

Yes the Southern DHB has secured a second lead maternity carer midwife for the area, but with almost 200 births in the Upper Clutha since in 2018, this does not meet the recommended safe levels of one lead maternity carer for 40 women.

Further to that, local midwives tell me that the number of births in 2019 is expected to increase, leaving them and local mothers in an invidious position.

I believe the best solution for the area is a full birthing unit, which would meet current and future maternity needs.

Statistics NZ figures show that the number of birth-age women in Central Otago and the Queenstown Lakes District is set to increase between 2018 and 2043, resulting in a projected 17-18 percent rise in live births.

Significantly - all other local authority areas in the Southern District are projected to have a decrease in the number of birth-age women, including Gore, Clutha and Winton, which all currently have birthing units.

The Southern DHB is fully conversant with this information, which was included in its Southern DHB Primary Maternity Report of May 2017, and yet it appears to have been happy to ignore it.

I have recently written to the Health Minister David Clark, and attended last week’s Health Select Committee hearing of the Southern District Health Board’s annual review, to raise concerns about Wanaka’s maternity issues.

I want to reassure people that I intend to keep working on behalf of the local community to keep this issue highlighted, until we get improved maternity services for local families.

Jacqui Dean Waitaki MP

The Informant The Tax Working Group (TWG) recently released its second and final report on the NZ tax system. Much of the conversation following the release of the report has been centred around the capital gains tax (CGT) recommendations. Michael Cullen and his ten member team have put together a two volume report with the first volume covering an overall summary across a vast range of tax topics. The second report covers the design details around the recommended CGT. There are two things that have impressed me with reading these reports, the first is they were released on time and secondly the simple straight forward language style they have been written in.

Due to the content of the reports being rather extensive I thought I would cover off a detailed review of the CGT proposals in my next article and concentrate on the first reports, overall scope. The TWG was asked to consider ways that our NZ tax system could be improved to ensure it was well structured and fair. The working committees brief was to fit the goal of providing for a tax take of 30% of the economies gross domestic product (GDP). Interestingly the group was asked not to consider inheritance taxes.

NZ removed Estate and Death Duties back in 1993.

Overall the group recommended introducing a means of taxing gains made on assets as they are realised/sold rather than levying a tax on assets held each year. Assets

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specifically excluded from this would be the residential family home, shares held in foreign companies (excluding Australian shares) and chattel assets such as artwork, cars, boats etc. If implemented as recommended the CGT will also capture goodwill on businesses, NZ and Australian share sales together with rental property and holiday home gains. This change in the taxation of goodwill on businesses will have one of the biggest impacts as far as CTG is concerned. Those who own small businesses that have worked to build up the value of their business (mostly starting from scratch) have previously paid no tax on goodwill sales. The recommended CGT implementation date is April 1st 2021.

There is no actual separate CGT regime proposed as in the case with a number of overseas countries. The recommendations simply deem any gain on asset sales to be taxable income and the owner must return any gain as being taxable income. Normal tax rates apply meaning a company will pay 28% or a trust 33% unless there are taxable distributions of income made to shareholders/ beneficiaries. Distributed income will be taxed at an individual’s personal rate. The present system we have of taxing income is well understood and structured. The line in the sand of April 2021 (known as “V Day”) will see all assets qualify for CGT tax liability if sold after this date.

There was some thought of applying CGT only to assets purchased after a certain date.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Correcting an ambiguity

Regarding the article in last week’s Sun on The Point With No Name, I would like to correct an ambiguity - I did not say “If anything, I'd like to see the name of Damper Bay restored”. In fact, if anything, I find Damper Bay a boring name for such a beautiful place and the quote should have said “I would prefer to see the original Maori name of Damper Bay restored”.

As for being “ quietly sceptical”, any scepticism I may have is that Te Para Koaru doesn’t relate to The Point With No Name, but the whole area north of Mt Roy (Takiana), which is confirmed by Dr Williams.

Also, there seem to be three different spellings for Para Koaru. On one copy of the Taiaroa map it has Para Koru over the Damper Bay area, which roughly translates to Silty/Sandy Nook/Inlet. And anyone familiar with Damper Bay will know there is a sandy nook - the only sheltered, sandy beach on the whole south coast of Lake Wanaka.

Beattie also mentions a list with Para Koura (sandy freshwater crayfish) but as there are no koura in Lake Wanaka this doesn't seem to be the correct name. Incidentally, on the Taiaroa map Taneau-roa appears to refer to Glendhu Bay rather than Damper Bay. Yours sincerely Andrew Penniket PHOTO: Emma Conyngham

Other recommendations have been made outside of CGT are: • Increasing the benefits of those on low income levels and the taxes they will pay on Kiwisaver contributions and on PIE investment income. Aimed at encouraging retirement saving.

• No changes to GST regarding the 15% rate of tax or exemption from GST of certain goods such as food.

Deemed too difficult to apply.

• Recommends further resources be placed into the Inland Revenue Department to ensure compliance together with greater debt control measures.

• For farmers they will be interested to know that recommendations are made to introduce input taxes and taxing tools for water pollution measures.

• Introduction of environmental footprint taxes.

• Maintain the company tax rate at 28% and Maori authorities at 17.5% but alter personal tax rates at lower income levels.

• Simplify a number of small business tax compliance measures and also increasing thresholds for immediate expenditure deductions.

The report is just a proposal and recommendation document but it is quite clear that there will be tax changes implemented even if they are not the same as what has been recommended.

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Donations kindly received. Please drop them into the Salvation Army Family store or ph 443 5068 to book a pick up.

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Lost @ Wanaka Show kids Must be experienced. camo backpack containing toys Please forward CVs to PO Box 798 Wanaka 9343. wallet & money. Please ring 03 445 2833 to organise return. Wanted by the Salvation Army Family Store, if any one has any spare pillow cases we would love them, BLINDS & CHANDELIERS please just drop them into the store, thanks.

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N o t i c e b o a rd | P a p a P ā n u i Consultation on Speed Limit Bylaw 2019 | Kā Ture Pae Tere 2019 Queenstown Lakes District Council has started consultation on the draft Speed Limits Bylaw 2019 and recommended speed limit changes throughout the district.

Council is seeking your views on a proposed new Speed Limits Bylaw 2019 and proposed new speeds for some roads across the district following legislative change and a review of speed limits across council’s road network.The proposed changes to the bylaw also removes road-specific information from the bylaw to be maintained in a separate referenced schedule. This allows Council to be more responsive should speed limits need to be amended whilst ensuring the community continues to be consulted on proposed changes.

Any person or organisation has a right to comment on the proposed Bylaw and the Council encourages everyone with an interest in the Speed Limits Bylaw 2019 in the Queenstown Lakes District to do so.

Get informed: Details of the draft Bylaw and recommended speed reductions are available at the following places: •

Online www.qldc.govt.nz/lets-talk

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At Council offices and libraries across the district

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Saturday 16 March

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Community Information Tent, at the junction of Ardmore Street and Dungarvon Street

Monday 18 March

4.00pm – 5.30pm

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Monday 18 March

5.45pm – 7.00pm

Queenstown Events Centre

Monday 1 April

5.00pm – 6.30pm

Arrowtown Hall

How to make a submission: We value your input on the draft Speed Limit Bylaw 2019 and the proposed speed reductions.

Here’s how to share your views: •

Head to our Let’s Talk page www.qldc.govt.nz/lets-talk to make a submission from 11 March 2019. Please note, you will need to register before being able to give feedback.

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Email your feedback to letstalk@qldc.govt.nz.

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Post to Queenstown Lakes District Council, Private Bag 50072, Queenstown 9348.

Our consultation period for submissions will close at 5.00pm on Friday 12 April 2019.

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Late submissions or oral submissions (without prior written material) will only be accepted where exceptional circumstances apply. All submissions will be treated as public information and will be published unless confidentiality is requested.

Hearing of submissions will be held in Wānaka on 26 April and in Queenstown on 29 April.

PUBLIC NOTICE WANAKA RECREATION CENTRE CLOSURES The Recreation Centre is hosting children’s swimming galas on Thursday, 21 March (Wanaka Primary School Swim Sports) and Thursday, 28 March (Upper Clutha Swim Sports).

With around 200 students and staff attending each time, the Centre will be closed to the public from 9.00am-1.00pm. This applies to all pools, indoor courts and indoor facilities.

Existing bookings including the scheduled Wanaka Swim Academy classes in the learners’ pool will take place as normal.

This notice is in accordance with the Local Government Act 2002.

Consultation on Annual Plan 2019-2020 | Mahere Ā-Tau 2019-2020 Queenstown Lakes District Council has started consultation on the draft 2019-2020 Annual Plan. This details any signification variations from the budget for the 2019-20 period in the 2018-2028 Ten Year Plan.

We’ll be providing all residents and ratepayers with an update on any proposed changes to major projects, strategic decisions or essential spending on infrastructure and services.

Get informed: The 2019-2020 Annual Plan consultation document is available at the following places: •

Online www.qldc.govt.nz/annual-plan

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At Council offices and libraries across the district

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By emailing services@qldc.govt.nz to request an online copy

How to make a submission: We value your input on any aspect of this annual plan. Here’s how to share your views:

All facilities will be available as normal before 9.00am and after 1.00pm.

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Many thanks for your co-operation while we host these awesome events.

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Post to Annual Plan Feedback, Queenstown Lakes District Council, Freepost 191078, Private Bag 50072, Queenstown 9348.

Please call reception on (03) 443 9334 with any queries.

Our consultation period for submissions will close at 5.00pm Friday 12 April 2019.

Hearing of submissions will be held in Wānaka on 20 May and in Queenstown on 21 May. This notice is in accordance with the Local Government Act 2002.

Amendment to March Meeting Schedule Meeting cancellations:

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The meeting of the QLDC Planning and Strategy Committee - previously advertised as taking place on Thursday, 21 March 2019, has been cancelled.

The meeting of the QLDC Appeals Subcommittee - that was due to take place following the Planning and Strategy Committee meeting on Thursday, 21 March 2019, has been cancelled.

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MAC futsal teams claim championship titles On Friday, March 8, Mount Aspiring College teams took out three titles at the 2019 Otago Secondary School Futsal Championships.

MAC took five teams to this year’s tournament: Junior Girls, Junior Boys, Senior Girls B, Senior Girls A and Senior Boys. The Junior and Senior B Girls both finished a very well- earned third place in their grades.

The Dunedin schools have a regular school competition and play every week where MAC teams do not, which makes their achievements even sweeter.

The Junior Boys performance held the biggest surprise from the MAC contingent.

They finished fourth after the round robin rounds and found themselves in a fourthversus-first battle in the semifinals. A courageous effort saw them take out that game and move on to the finals, which they won to become the Otago Junior Boys Futsal Champions.

The MAC Senior Girls A futsal team - Kiara Berceli, Phoenix Brownlie, Annabel Carter, Josie Plimmer, Aimee McArthur, Fiona Murray and Tessa Treadwell Burke - were very proud to finish as the Senior Girls champions at the tournament. They went through their pool undefeated with three wins from three games. Then they won their semifinal game 7-1 to meet Otago Girls High in the final.

The final was a very exciting game, with Otago Girls scoring two early goals against the locals to really put the pressure on. But MAC responded well, pulling back a goal before half time. There were more goals from both teams in the second half, but MAC finished the strongest, scoring the final two goals late in the game to win 6-4 and claim the championship. The MAC Senior Boys have placed second two years in a row and

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11th in country last year at the New Zealand Secondary School Futsal Championships.

They got through their round robin undefeated beating Timaru High School 9-5, Otago Boys High School 4-0, Logan Park High School 7-0, Bayfield High School 4-3, Kavanagh College 10-3. They met Bayfield High School again in the final. Unlike their round robin match which was a hard and tight contest, the final was a one-way affair and the MAC Senior Boys were always in control. They never looked like losing the

match and the final score was 7-1 (with MAC scoring all eight goals as Bayfield’s was an own goal by MAC). MAC was crowned the Otago Senior Boys Division One Secondary Schools Champions. MAC head boy Fletcher Cavanagh did a great job of leading the team of Toa Roode, Weston Bell, Michael Gealogo, Lukas Schafer, Levi Fletcher, Ethan Arratia, TJ Lilly, Flynn Brown, Jacob Lang. Now the team is setting its sights and focus on this year’s New Zealand Secondary School Futsal Championship in two weeks, which is in

Wellington.

The MAC teams would like to thank all their supporters, coaches and managers in helping to make this a very successful tournament.

Pictured: Championship winning MAC Senior Girls A team - Kiara Berceli, Phoenix Brownlie, Annabel Carter, Josie Plimmer, Aimee McArthur, Fiona Murray and Tessa Treadwell Burke with coach Richard Vorstermans.

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