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ore than 100 volunteers made the fifth Wanaka Trail Ride a huge success. Now firmly established in the trail riding calendar, the annual event is a joint fundraiser for Wanaka Primary School and Montessori Children's House Wanaka with $1 from every entry donated to local RSA. A donation is also made to Tarras Primary School which provides the parking volunteers. The event, held on Saturday, March 30, attracted 738 riders eager to take on the 100km of trails made available for the day over private farmland. "We are so fortunate to have the support of the Nyhon and Annan families who own Deep Creek, Long Gully and Lindis Peak Stations. Riders really do appreciate having the opportunity to get out there and ride in such stunning high
country,” tracks and marshal manager Phil Pendlebury said. The riders also appreciated the range of tracks available, from a pee wee track to the advanced trails. Local man Rob Thorpe said, “The back loop and advanced sections were awesome. Getting out into private farmland, it was excellent tackling some really great technical hill climbs. The fact you are raising money for the schools is also really important to me. I have a fiveand a three-year-old in Wanaka so it’s fantastic that the event raises money for local schools.” To date, $100,000 has been raised for both schools. This year’s total is still being calculated but the funds have already been earmarked by the schools, with WPS putting it towards a new bus and MCHW funding a bathroom. Pictured: Volunteer marshal Layton Craig out on the Wanaka Trail Ride on Saturday, March 30.
Local bars join forces to tackle racism Emma Conyngham
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here’s an ugly side to Wanaka. It’s a deeply felt antipathy to ‘other’, sometimes quietly hissed as a passing comment; sometimes yelled in the car against foreign drivers; sometimes it’s a literal punch in the neck. It can remain quiet and hidden during the day, but lubricated by alcohol late at night, it exposes a grotesque underbelly of this district. On March 23, there was an incident at Lalaland which demonstrates local racism in its full ugly truth. Bar manager Alex Earl reports that two Kiwi men (the father from Temuka, and son from Wanaka) entered the bar and
immediately made a beeline for a Bangladeshi civil engineer who lives in Wanaka. “They were berating him, making fun of him, and bullying him,” said Earl. “Then he ended up leaving but Gabby [staff member] saw the whole thing. I went over and brought them out the front to discuss what had happened when the dad unloaded about immigrants on me… ‘these [expletive] immigrants are taking our jobs, benefits, we’re working our arses and they commit all the crimes’ [he said].” “I replied that ‘I’ll take that as a sign of your character and as we don’t allow that in this bar you have to leave’. Then they yelled at me and said I was the [expletive] dumbest person in the world with rocks for brains.” “Then they clicked I was from the USA and
the dad threatened, ‘I can [expletive] throw you over the balcony right now’. He tried to push his way back into the bar so I said I would call the Police. As I got my phone, he grabbed it out of my hand and threw it into the carpark. The son grabbed me by the neck and shoved me against the wall, then the dad elbowed me in the neck too.” After the altercation, the father and son left but not before finding Earl’s phone in the carpark and smashing it. They have been charged with wilful damage, common assault, and speaks threateningly with a court date set for April 8. Their gun licenses have also reportedly been revoked. The Lalaland incident is at the more confronting end of racism but it’s only the
tip of the iceberg of what foreign workers in Wanaka face every day. “We are told to go [expletive] back to where we came from so often that we don’t even notice it anymore. It’s just part of our everyday,” said Earl. Fear of ‘other’, and intolerance for anyone from out of town, whether they be from the USA, Asia or Auckland, gets a stiff reaction from some locals whose retort sticks to the well worn insults of ‘go [expletive] off back to where you came from’, ‘how long have you been here?’ and ‘speak English’. Earl has worked as a bar manager in Australia, Malaysia and Hungary and never seen belligerent racism like he has in Wanaka. Continued on page 2
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This is the last week to enrol to vote in the upcoming referendum on the proposed visitor levy. If you are not enrolled, your opinion won’t count. Over recent weeks, Queenstown Lakes District Council has been working closely with Central Government officials and independent tax consultants to consider what a visitor levy could look like. Mayor Jim Boult confirmed that the proposed model needs to primarily apply to visitors, minimising any effect on locals who are already funding infrastructure and services through rates and user charges. “The preferred option at this stage is a targeted levy which includes all expenditure on short-term accommodation in the district, and that this will include providers using platforms such as Airbnb which is already happening in other places around the world,” said Boult. “We want the final model to be as fair as possible on end-users
and have minimum effect on accommodation providers with regards to administering the levy. So we are proposing a percentage-based levy rather than a fixed fee. At this stage we anticipate a potential levy in the region of 5-10 percent,” Boult said. Although yet to be confirmed, it is anticipated that the levy would be collected through a partnership between Central Government and QLDC, with Central Government acting as the collection agency. Details regarding the exact percentage and collection method will be outlined in materials that will accompany the voting papers. Boult reiterated that although the referendum is nonbinding, this is a unique opportunity and people need to participate in the vote on June 5. In order to participate in the referendum, people need to ensure that they are registered on the residential electoral roll or as a non-resident ratepayer elector by 5pm on Tuesday, April 9. To enrol go to www. elections.org.nz/voters/enrol-checkor-update-now.
Early last week the Wanaka Stakeholders Group for Wanaka Airport Action sent an open letter to Queenstown Lakes District Council in an attempt to engage in public consultation about Queenstown Airport Corporation’s (QAC) Statement of Intent for the development of the airport. In the letter, WSG state that they “remain concerned that council has thus far taken no action to engage with the Upper Clutha community on the potential future changes to the Wanaka Airport despite numerous requests to do so.” The SOI includes terms such as “dual-airport approach”, which infers that Wanaka could soon have A320 jets flying over the Upper Clutha. In Queenstown, the public response to increasing the noise boundary was a solid, ‘No’. So, being unable to increase the number of flights into Queenstown, it appears QAC’s solution is to offload the flights to Wanaka. But Wanaka residents are not being given the opportunity to voice their equivalent ‘No’. In a recent online poll run by WSG, over 1200 responses were received with 90.5 percent of
respondents saying they favoured QLDC initiating a full independent survey into local opinion. But council believes otherwise. Their response to WSG was received yesterday morning (Wednesday, April 3). QLDC CEO Mike Theelan says; “Contrary to your view, council considers that the overall direction for Wanaka Airport has been well telegraphed to the community… [it is] council’s position, that the reintroduction of a dual airport model servicing the entire district is our strategic intent... I therefore see no need to independently survey people across the district about their views; ... there are issues around the growth of Queenstown Airport as well which will influence Wanaka decisions and vice versa. Between both sites, the airports have the capacity to support demand across the district, and the wider region. PHOTO: supplied The future development of both sites will increasingly become interdependent. I do not see the need or desirability to seek some separate mandate or view for Wanaka Airport.” Michael Ross is undeterred and will be working with the WSG and other residents associations to continue asking for public consultation. Pictured: Michael Ross.
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Tai Forrester, a Maori DJ from Stewart Island who has lived in Wanaka for a while, says the irony of white locals telling foreigners to go back to where they came from, is not lost on him. “They have false authority,” he said. Part of the insidious nature of this issue is that it is normal. “We’re told, ‘you work in the bar industry, so you should expect it’,” says Earl. Other bar managers and staff who spoke to the Wanaka Sun also said that this type of abuse is “everyday”, “all the time” and “very normal”. All of them referenced Wanaka as a “very white town” which was not just an observation of population demographics, but a euphemism for the attitudes they witness every night. None of them wanted their names or photos used because they feared “getting bashed at 3am by drunk people wanting revenge”. The Equality Institute says that white supremacy isn’t just skinheads and thugs with swastikas and guns; it’s a quiet belief that starts as polite indifference, then moves through minimisation, continues with veiled racism and ‘jokes’ before
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becoming outright discrimination and violence. The father and son duo are now banned from all bars in Wanaka due to a cooperative approach amongst bar managers who have shared a Facebook group since 2016 and alert each other about insalubrious behaviour. Racist and abusive behaviour will not be tolerated and transgressors will find themselves increasingly locked out of every bar and restaurant in town. But will it be tolerated by police? Earl says violent episodes at the bar can take police one and a half hours to respond to, and when they do, they often blame the bar manager for allowing it to escalate. Police even urged Lalaland not to pursue the fatherson duo because it will most likely get thrown out by the judge. But New Zealand is watching, and in a post-Christchurch environment any judge that doesn’t crack down on racism will be seriously questioned. The Wanaka Sun asked Police to comment on the advice given but was told that because the case is before the court, they cannot comment further. Pictured: Lalaland on Ardmore Street: scene of racist abuse.
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Wise words for students from the Governor General Emma Conyngham
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The Rt Hon Dame Patsy Reddy was in Wanaka last weekend and took the opportunity to impart wisdom to students from Mount Aspiring College. The Governor General and husband Sir David Gascoigne were making a three-day visit to Queenstown and Wanaka to focus on the arts, sustainability and tourism. After attending a performance by baroque superstar Jordy Savall, at the Lake Wanaka Centre, Dame Patsy met with students at the Wanaka Yacht Club. The theatre group were rehearsing ‘Permission to Speak’; an honest, personal series of monologues which speak the truth on subjects from feminism, to gender, body image and equality. The play is one of the many theatre performances on offer with the Festival of Colour. Whilst issues facing teenagers today may seem a world away from issues in the 1970s when Dame Patsy was a student, she confirms otherwise. “[These are] the same messages as I would have given when I was that age,” said Dame Patsy. “But when I was that age I had neither the chance nor the stage to say it.” One current theme was articulated by Jessie McKenzie who questioned the blatant sexism all around her. She can stand up for herself at school but at home? “Why can’t I stand up to sexism from my dad?” McKenzie questions why standing up to people closest to us is often the hardest thing to do and in today’s fractured environment where racism and sexism cause deep divisions, Dame Patsy had
some wise words: “Some of the language [today] has changed such as ‘cis’ or ‘trans’ but the issues were the same and not much has changed at all. To those young people who are afraid to call out sexism or racism at home with their family, please know that there is strength in numbers. Please understand you are not alone when you call these things out--and please do! Call them out.” Dame Patsy also urged students to not be afraid to own the word ‘feminist’. “When I was a student in the 1970s it was the second wave of feminism and people were starting to take note of the New Zealand feminist movement. We thought we had a breakthrough with equal pay legislation in 1975 but then we got into our jobs and worked for a few years. When I looked up and looked around, there were no women anywhere,” she said. Of New Zealand’s 24 Governor Generals, Dame Patsy is only the third woman. Of all of New Zealand’s Chief Justices, there has only been one woman. Equality, according to Dame Patsy, has definitely not arrived yet. As for mansplaining and being talked over, she says emphatically, “Being talked over in the workplace? I know exactly how that feels.” “The resurgence of feminism now can’t be stopped. And we have to recognise how feminism works for minorities because one young Asian woman said to me, it is not a glass ceiling, it is a concrete ceiling. So we have a lot of work to do.” ‘Permission to Speak’ is on until April 7 at the Wanaka Yacht Club. Tickets are available from the Festival of Colour box office at the Lake Wanaka Centre. Pictured: Rt Hon Dame Patsy Reddy with students from Mt Aspiring College.
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The fate of Wanaka's historic Millennium Walkway will be decided upon later today (Thursday) at the Wanaka Community Board (WCB) meeting. The board will consider Queenstown Lakes District Council's (QLDC) proposal for recommended changes to stage two of the Wanaka Lakefront Development Plan; the two key areas focus on redesigning the Millennium Walkway concept and addressing a lack of lakefront car parking. QLDC released its proposal on Monday; in the report, council recommended that up to 800 of the existing Millennium tiles be reprinted onto new tiles and then be placed along the footing of a new feature garden on the lakefront reserve. The suggestion was made after council conducted a trial to uplift existing tiles. The condition of the tiles were then examined by the council's contractor, Fulton Hogan, and the decision to maintain the existing walkway was deemed as unsuitable. They deduced that relocating the tiles is not feasible as only 430 of them are in reasonable condition, which falls short of the required 700 to 800 tiles needed to create the new walkway. Council also noted a high risk of tiles being damaged during the removal and storage process as well as incurring a high cost and complexity to addressing the issue.
Maintaining the original walkway has been at the crux of the Millennium Walkway Interest Group, which collected nearly 1700 signatures in late January to keep the existing tiles and submitted the petition to WCB. The group is led by two key members who were involved in the original community project to create the Millennium Walkway, which opened along Ardmore Street in November 2001. The current walkway is located where potential angle parking could be placed as outlined in the original development plan from 2016. Council's latest report asks for time to review the plan's central lakefront parking as the original proposed development would displace about 120 car parks. As a solution, QLDC suggests temporary parking to be made available next Mount Aspiring Road's new car park to utilise the parking capacity available on surrounding streets and to help reduce parking dominance along the central lakefront. Permanent parking options will reportedly be decided through the Wanaka Masterplan process and likely made available by mid-2020. If WCB approves the stage two changes to the Lakefront Development Plan today, construction is expected to start in July. Pictured: WCB will decide today on QLDC’s proposal to redesign the historic Millennium Walkway and to address lakefront parking concerns.
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On Tuesday, April 2, the QLDC Traffic and Parking Subcommittee passed some new parking restrictions in various locations throughout the district. The locations proposed had been identified for signage and subsequent enforcement due to potential damage to Queenstown Lakes District Council infrastructure and/or to address safety concerns due to compromised sightlines and high volumes of vulnerable road users. Enforcement of the Traffic and Parking Bylaw is subject to prescribed signage, however no signs are currently prescribed. The subcommittee was deliberating on which signs to erect and where, so that enforcement can occur. The streets affected in Wanaka include: McMurdo Park (no parking off the roadway on the reserve located on Dale Street); Wanaka Recreation Centre (no parking in any area that is not a marked car park); Wren Street Reserve (no parking off roadway between 19 Wren Street and
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It’s the best little arts festival in New Zealand and if you haven’t got your tickets, you need to drop what you’re doing and head to the box office. Have a spot of brunch on Sunday morning then pop along to Lawrence Arabia’s Singles Club at the Pacific Crystal Palace on Ardmore Street. Lawrence is a “singer of songs, teller of tales, beloved entertainer par excellence” and promises to leave you “a weeping husk superglued to the couch watching Jeremy Kyle and eating chip sandwiches”. Lawrence delivers his music through wry humour which is a great accompaniment to your eggs benedict on a sunny Sunday morning.
may know him as the leader of The Veils, but now Finn Andrews is stepping out on his own with his first solo album, One Piece At A Time. The album is described as a “sumptuously arranged collection of heartbroken piano-led, orchestral pop ballads”. For Wanaka locals who want to support their own homegrown entertainment then ‘The Locals’ on Friday night at 6pm is where you can support Martine Harding, Phoebe James and Connor Moore. All three artists began their musical journeys in our neighbourhood but have now diverged into different PHOTO: Amelia Handscomb directions around New Zealand. This is a one-off acoustic performance back But for those who want a big night on where it all started: home. Saturday then head to Finn Andrews at Pictured: Singer of songs, Lawrence 8.30pm at the Pacific Crystal Palace. You Arabia.
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New Zealanders could be warned of an Alpine Fault earthquake in advance through an Earthquake Early Warning (EEW) alert. The warning may be possible because an Alpine Fault rupture could take several minutes to travel the length of the fault.
Massey University and GNS Science are currently investigating whether an EEW alert in relation to an Alpine Fault earthquake would be of benefit. An EEW is an alert you might get about an earthquake that has occurred (via mobile phone, TV or radio, for example) shortly before shaking begins in your location. If you are very close to the
centre of an earthquake, you will not get a warning before shaking starts; however, if you are further away you might receive an alert a few seconds to a few minutes before shaking begins. To give feedback on how an EEW could work in New Zealand, there's a short survey you can fill in at www.surveymonkey.com/r/EEWNZ.
Northlake submissions say ‘No!’
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The submissions recently presented to Queenstown Lakes District Council on the proposed Northlake Hotel were overwhelming in their consensus: 139 submissions opposing, one submission neutral, none in favour. In case there was any doubt in council’s mind about what locals thought of the hotel, there is now no wriggle room to argue otherwise. One anonymous local resident helped coordinate an effort whereby Wanaka residents could submit out of concern for their Northlake neighbours. The Wanaka Community Supporting Our Northlake Neighbours Incorporated Society was established to coordinate the submission process and to be the voice of opposition for those who are silenced. Their submission addressed acoustics, conflict with the Northlake Special Zone policies, conflicts with the QLDC
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District Plan, effects on residential amenity, safety and construction. But in addition to opposing on technical grounds, submissions from the Society also highlighted the questionable ethics implemented by the Winton Group which owns Northlake Investments Ltd. “When asked, many residents agree that if it had been made known to them that there was a possibility of a hotel being built in this location, they would not have bought their sections,” says the submission. “While all report completing their due diligence, few appear to have received comprehensive advice from their lawyers in order to understand the implications of the covenants or zoning (and the promotional materials supplied by real estate agents and the Winton Group have been far from forthcoming in this regard). The Winton Group has ensured that not only are residents unable to object as is their right as affected parties under the Resource Management Act, but
that they can require them to submit their unqualified approval for any proposal. While such clauses may not be unusual in multi-stage developments, the manner in which they are being implemented clearly indicates that the ethics are of concern in the current situation.” Their unflattering view of Northlake Investment Limited, not just in regards to the Resource Management Act, but in terms of general ethics was seconded by Councillor Quentin Smith who went as far as to say in his personal submission, “I suggest that the consent authority must not have regard to any covenant and also, in turn, should disregard any affected party approval that has been provided under duress and legal threat. In our legal system witnesses or testimony that is coerced or in fact does not represent the view of the witness is not only disregarded; it could be deemed to be inadmissible.” The hearing for the proposed hotel is expected to be some time in May.
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Knowledge is power
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More than 100 people attended a talk by AF8 scientists Dr Caroline Orchiston and Professor Mark Stirling in Wanaka last Thursday (March 28). “Knowledge is power,” was the message from Orchiston at the talk which was one of 12 in the AF8 Roadshow aimed at delivering Alpine Fault science and hazard impact information to the South Island communities most likely to be affected by an AF8 earthquake. The 800km-long Alpine Fault is part of the active boundary between the Pacific and Australian tectonic plates where they intersect on land. Scientists have established that the fault has ruptured 27 times over the last 8000 years: that’s an average of every 300 years and Orchiston said, “there’s no reason for that to stop happening”. The last significant quake on the Alpine Fault was in 1717, which means the next severe earthquake on the Alpine Fault is likely to occur within the lifetime of most of us, or our children. Wanaka is just 75km from the Alpine Fault. “In terms of an intensity footprint, you are right on the cusp of the green and the yellow: looking at intensities of five and six on the Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale (MM). So that means you’ll have some direct impact in terms of the ground shaking and some of those secondary hazards,” Orchiston (pictured) said. MM5 is described as moderate and “felt by nearly everyone; many awakened. Some dishes, windows broken. Unstable objects overturned. Pendulum clocks may stop”, while MM6 is described as strong and “felt by all, many frightened. Some heavy furniture moved; a few instances of fallen plaster. Damage slight.” Orchiston said the indirect impact, such as damage to the state highway, communications and electricity networks, would possibly be more significant. AF8 scientists have prepared a number of scenarios to illustrate the impact of a magnitude 8 earthquake along the Alpine Fault. Orchiston stressed each scenario gives its own intensity footprint, so the impact on Wanaka could be more or less severe depending on where the earthquake originates along the fault line. The issues facing Wanaka in the event of an AF8 include landslide risks, likely liquefaction beside the lakes, damage to heritage buildings, seiche waves and rockfall tsunamis. “If you feel a long, strong earthquake you should move away from the lake margin,” Orchiston said. An AF8 could also trigger earthquakes on other faults in the region. For more information on natural hazards in the region and how to prepare check out the Otago Civil Defence and Emergency Management website and happens.nz.
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The Civil Aviation Authority issued its report into the Yak collision with a cherry picker at the 2018 Warbirds Over Wanaka on March 31. The CAA report doesn’t seek to lay blame or apportion fault, but merely to address safety issues so that the incident never repeats itself. The 2018 Warbirds over Wanaka (WOW ) air show was planned to feature aircraft from the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) and United States Air Force (USAF). Weather delays resulted in the USAF aircraft having to cancel, and organisers arranging for two civilian operated Yakovlev Yak3M (Yak) aircraft to fill in for the USAF aircraft in the opening sequence. This is where things started to go wrong and breach standards in The New Zealand Airshow Association Guide which states: “Displays must be carefully planned on the ground and in the air and nothing should be considered without ensuring that it is safe. A risk assessment procedure must be included in this process. The impromptu, ad hoc, unrehearsed or unplanned should never be attempted.” The entire flying programme is managed by a Flying Display Director (FDD) and if military aircraft are involved, a Military Display Director (MDD). Once the weather had ruled out USAF participation, the Flying Display Planner authorised the change to the flying programme, and then advised the FDD just before the briefing. However, the CAA found no evidence of a formal risk assessment of the programme change which should have been standard procedure. Before the morning briefing it was noticed by the
MDD that two cherry pickers, that were not scheduled to be in place until after the opening sequence of the display, were in place on the grass at the edge of the sealed runway. After being informed of this fact the FDD told the manager responsible they were in the way and thought they should be moved. The manager said to leave it with him. Based on the discussion with the manager responsible for the cherry pickers, the FDD thought the cherry pickers were going to be removed from the manoeuvring area. He reported at the morning briefing that the full width of the grass was available for take-off and landing. More than one pilot, including the pilot of Yak 2 left the briefing with the very clear impression that the full width of the grass was available for landing. After the accident the pilot described the visibility limitations in the Yak, particularly when landing, and said he never saw the cherry pickers. The report then goes on to state the variance between the hastily arranged landing model and the ‘mental model’ of the FDD and MDD which resulted in confusion about the grassed landing area and “no information about the cherry pickers being passed to the pilot” even though those cherry pickers were supposed to be removed. Pilot Arthur Dovey escaped with no injuries but his plane was not so lucky. Dovey has had a High Court writ issued against WOW and the New Zealand Defence Force for around half a million dollars for repairs to his aircraft. WOW could not be reached for comment. WOW now have a series of documented risk mitigation strategies in place for the organisation and running of the air show. The CAA is working with WOW on ways to further develop and improve the effectiveness of these mitigations.
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The Otago Community Trust (OCT) has boosted two Upper Clutha charities in its latest round of grants. Alongside the $150,000 donated to Otago’s Iona Church renovation efforts during the Trust’s March funding round, Mount Aspiring College received $1500 to help the school host an Upper Clutha educational conference. The conference aims to offer local teachers and schools with international quality and affordable professional development in areas such as pedagogy, appraisal, curriculum delivers, student management system and data analysis. MAC has yet to announce the dates of the conference and of its correlating workshops. OCT also awarded Wanaka Guide and Scout Group, run entirely by volunteers, with $7000 to help upgrade their Scout Den, located on Eely Point. The group’s parent committee has been busy refurbishing the Wanaka Scout Den, which was becoming run down from the original build out in
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the 1970s. Recent renovations have included a deck replacement, two ranch sliders glass upgrades and a kitchen repaint. The group’s next maintenance projects will focus on the roof, gutters and downpipes as well as new exterior painting and the installation of roof skylights. Since its inception in 1988, OCT has given more than $170 million to the Otago region. Pictured: Otago CommunityTrust funding will assist with Wanaka Scout Den’s renovations.
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Ruth Blunt
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Biosecurity New Zealand and the Department of Conservation (DOC) have launched an online training programme to help New Zealanders identify suspected myrtle rust infections. The courses, which can be found at www. myrtlerust.org.nz, provides guidance for people who are interested in learning more about myrtle rust in New Zealand. The plant fungus can be hard to identify without training and can look different during seasonal changes. The new online training modules provide resources to better understand the fungus and its symptoms. “The courses are available to everyone and cover how it spreads, what to do if you find it and climatic factors that influence myrtle rust,” says Biosecurity New Zealand’s Manager for Recovery and Pest Management, John Sanson. “We are trying to understand the spread of the disease so are asking staff and the public to keep an eye out for myrtle rust over the autumn months.” Myrtle rust threatens the Myrtaceae plant family, including some of New Zealand’s most iconic indigenous plants - põhutukawa, rãtã, mãnuka, kãnuka and ramarama, as well as exotic myrtles like guava and eucalypts. The fungus, which is mainly
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spread by wind, generally infects shoots, buds, and young leaves of myrtle plants. Infected plants show typical symptoms including bright yellow powdery spots on the underside of leaves but can also show other symptoms such as grey powdery spots during the cooler months. DOC’s Project Manager for Myrtle Rust, Fiona Thomson, says the website is an excellent tool for the public to learn what myrtle plants look like, how to spot myrtle rust and what to do when you find infected plants. “The more eyes looking out for myrtle rust, the better we can monitor this disease and protect our precious myrtles,” says Thomson. As of March 4, 2019, myrtle rust has been confirmed on 937 properties across most of the North Island and upper areas of the South Island. If you think you see symptoms of myrtle rust, especially in areas where it has not yet been found, do not touch the plant or collect samples. Take pictures and report it to Biosecurity New Zealand’s Exotic Pest and Disease Hotline on 0800 80 99 66 or visit www.myrtlerust.org.nz for more information. Pictured: Upper and lower surface of the same leaf of pãhutukawa (Metrosideros) showing myrtle rust. Red/brown lesions with pustules on top, orange/ yellow pustules underneath.
Certain Queenstown Lakes District residents who are physically unable to move their household rubbish out for kerbside collection may soon qualify for assistance. Queenstown Lakes District Council said their impending waste collection services for residential properties includes an assisted collection service offering within the new contract. “It is intended for people in the community that may require assistance with their bins due to disability, impairment or frailty and have difficulty getting their wheelie bins to the kerbside,” said QLDC senior communications advisor Rebecca Pitts. She said approved residents will receive an on-property service where the contractor will collect and return the wheelie bins to an agreed location within the property boundary. Applications for the assisted service can be submitted on QLDC’s website; people will be required to provide
evidence of their situation and a site visit will be conducted to better understand their needs. The new district-wide waste management plan, set to kick off on July 1, will require residents to say goodbye to the blue plastic rubbish bag and crate recycling system in exchange for a three wheelie-bin system for waste, glass recycling and mixed recyclables. The new waste management service provider, Waste Management New Zealand Ltd, has already started dropping off the new bins, and Upper Clutha deliveries are scheduled for late May. In a media release, QLDC announced that the new bins will be required to be placed just inside property boundaries to keep footpaths clear. Residents are asked to take their bins in as soon as possible after delivery and to help move absentee neighbours’ bins off the street. Residents are also being reminded to check that the number on the bins matches their property and to contact QLDC if there is a mismatch.
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It feels good when people like you, but, when an entire country says they love you, you ought to receive an award. The Warbirds Over Wanaka (WOW) International Airshow brand is so beloved that the team took home two premier awards at the New Zealand Event Association (NZEA) annual awards dinner in Auckland on March 26. The 2018 WOW airshow was judged the Best National Event 2018 and also nabbed the People’s Choice Award for New Zealand’s Favourite Event of the Year thanks to an outpouring of public votes on Eventfinda. WOW event manager, Mandy Deans, was also named as a finalist in the Event Professional of the Year category. “We are naturally thrilled as airshow organisers but, not just for ourselves, but for all the many people who have played a part in our event over the past three decades,” said WOW general manager Ed Taylor. “Warbirds Over Wanaka founder and patron Sir Tim Wallis popped in the other day to personally congratulate us. We pointed out that if it hadn’t been for his vision more than 30 years ago, we would not have an airshow.” Taylor told the Wanaka Sun the two new awards are already on display at WOW’s office. “There was no indication at all as to how we had gone so, when we won the first award, we were delighted,” he said. “Then, when we picked up the award for NZ’s Favourite Event, we were overjoyed. As anyone who has ever organised an event, big or small, knows there is so much work that goes in beforehand, which visitors never get to see or comprehend. So, winning a couple of awards like this means all that hard work has paid off.”
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Taylor said he attributes WOW’s success to its respected reputation. “To be honest, Warbirds Over Wanaka is already a very strong brand around New Zealand, especially within the major events and aviation worlds. We are also well known to Warbirds fans around the world. We seek feedback following each airshow and were rapt when our positive visitor rating reached an amazing 97 percent at the 2018 airshow.” NZEA received a third more entries compared with 2017 and listed the airshow amongst four other Best Event Professional finalists and five other Best National Event finalists. Taylor said the recent awards belong to everyone who has ever been involved with helping stage the biennial event, including staff, volunteers, sponsors, pilots, aircraft owners, suppliers and exhibitors. The next WOW International Airshow will be held on April 10-12, 2020. Pictured: Warbirds Over Wanaka’s Mandy Deans and Ed Taylor at the NZEA annual Awards Ceremony in Auckland on March 26.
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Otago Regional Councillor Michael Laws said last week that his council “has likely broken the law” in hiding an independent review of its consents function from public or media scrutiny. The Dunstan Ward councillor absented himself from the Otago Regional Council (ORC) regulatory committee last week “rather than be a party to that kind of skulduggery. In short, the council lied about why it was taking the review in secret. It even lied about what it was hiding.” The independent review of the council’s consents service was sought by the governance team last year after concerns were expressed – both publicly and privately – as to whether best practice procedures were being observed. The review was presented to a secret workshop last Wednesday (March 27) and then discussed, in another secret committee, on Thursday (March 28) afternoon. Laws challenged the need to take the report in secret and the reasons being used by the chief executive and leadership of the ORC to do so. “The reasons given were all bogus. Every one of them,” he said. “In short, it was a lie designed to withhold information that might be seen as critical of council. The law does not allow councils to protect themselves from potential embarrassment. In fact, the overriding principle of the Local Government Act 2002 is open government. The Otago Regional Council is defying the very law that creates and sustains it.” ORC’s consent function is one issue currently in the hot seat with the Hawea Residents Association who recently wrote to ORC about the failure
of the Hawea Waste Water Treatment Plant (HWWTP) to meet its own consent conditions. By ORC’s own measure, the consent had been breached and yet there is currently no progress or responsibility taken. Laws believes the Hawea Residents Association “deserve an award”. The HWWTP’s consent was granted by ORC to QLDC. Part of QLDC’s responsibility each year was to report on nitrogen, ammonia and e-coli issues, which they were doing. However at ORC the report, “has never been in front of the governance team. We had never ever, ever seen the report,” said Laws. “It has never been in front of the governance team since its inception. So that’s not one year of failure that’s eight years.” “The monitoring and compliance based in Dunedin, have been derelict,” continues Laws. “It wasn’t until the new Acting Consents Manager come to council to say ‘it’s a serious botch up’... but that was only a result of the Hawea Residents Association. “That’s the power of little small PHOTO: supplied community groups. The whole ORC organisation has been brought to heel by a small group of Hawea residents. They should get an award. Their delving has highlighted a major problem.” “I think there are fundamental issues around trust and openness and democracy within the ORC. The reason I stood for council was because I recognised this. I had never seen such a failure of a local body in all my years in politics.” Laws says that he hopes people realise the importance of the upcoming local elections because “the kinds of people who get elected will actually matter”. Pictured: Michael Laws.
Local musical artists and Wanaka Musicians Network have raised more than $2300 for New Zealand's Christchurch Shooting Victims' Fund after hosting two benefit concert series last Saturday. The variety of musicians and their sound engineer donated their fee, time and a portion of venue and bar sales to The Love Jam (Part 1 and Part 2) in order to raise funds for victim support. The majority of sales were from raffles as well as a lump sum from Water Bar. The Love Jam was held in the afternoon at Lake Wanaka Centre's outdoor amphitheatre and in the evening at Water Bar; the latter venue hosted more than 100 people during the show’s peak. "After the mosque attacks in Christchurch, like a lot of people I was feeling sad, angry and desperately helpless, but anger never helps anyone," said Henry Smeaton, one of the event’s organisers and band musician. "I was confident that the other [musicians] in Wanaka wouldn't hesitate to get involved with a charity concert.” “You can't change what's happened, no matter how much you want to, but you can bring a community together and do our best to show love and support in the way we know how,” he said. “After posting the idea into the Wanaka Musician Network Facebook group, I was inundated with support, and some people really got stuck in and made things happen. After a week of making calls, messaging and a couple of after work meetings, we had a great core team and a pretty solid plan." Smeaton said many people were keen to get involved as a way to show their support. “It was great to see some of the young emerging talent from Mount Aspiring College; we got to see the younger
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generation jamming with some of Wanaka's seasoned pros, which was fantastic. Jenn Shelton changed flights from Auckland to arrive early just so that she could sing with Alpine Funk Line in the afternoon and evening which was awesome.” Smeaton said organising the benefit concerts on a fast turnaround time required a large community effort to take the concept from an idea to a reality. “Thanks to fellow bandies Jeff Sinnott and Helen Carter for getting all of the additional support from council, media coverage, planning logistics and more,” he said. “Thanks to Helen Bell for organising the fund gathering and fantastic raffle prizes and to Sue Baker for her help on the day with this. Thanks to James Walters for tirelessly sound engineering all of the night acts. Thanks to Queenstown Lakes District Council, Victim Support, YAMI, Radio Wanaka, Otago Daily Times and Water Bar for getting involved. Thanks to all of the raffle sponsors: Cinema Paradiso, Emma for Beauty, Pembroke Wines & Spirits, Alice Hair, Ridgeline Adventures, U Fly, Big Fig, Holy Skin Tattoo, Cardrona, Hook, Prince Albert Tavern, Sasanoki, Ritual Cafe, Criffel Station, YAMI and QLDC. And thanks to the following bands and solo artists for bringing the tunes: The beats of Anticipation, Better than Nothing, Robert Glen (pictured), Alpine Funk Line & Jenn Shelton, Black Lagoon, Figure8, and The Goddess.”
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An Upper Clutha woman hopes to write her way into international recognition. Children's song artist Anna van Riel and her song "Throw out the Grain" are one of 14 songwriting finalists in the children's music section in the International Songwriting Competition. The Lake Hawea woman is just one of two New Zealanders from Kiwi Kids Music to make it to the final round; she is joined by fellow Kiwi finalist Rich Manic. "Apparently, over 19,000 songwriters entered the overall competition, so to make it into the finals is
pretty fantastic," said van Riel. Her nominated track was selected from her "Fishing for Stars" album, released last November. The album includes songs that encourage children to interact through making sounds and copying actions. Her nominated song is now in the judges’ hands, and the category winner is expected to be announced early this month. "Throw out the Grain" was also up for the competition's People's Voice award, and public voting for that category closed yesterday. Pictured: Lake Hawea’s Anna van Riel is one of two New Zealand children’s songwriting finalists in the International Songwriting Competition.
The Festival of Colour does a remarkable job of bringing the world’s best to the small town of Wanaka, and the Wanaka Camera Club’s exhibition in the festival is no exception. They have brought a collection of images by celebrated artist, Grahame Sydney to the festival. Rarely exhibiting, Sydney’s works are held in the collections of the major galleries and museums of New Zealand, and in private collections throughout the world; and for three days this week, some of his photographs will be on display at the Wanaka Hotel on Ardmore Street; hanging alongside will be around 70 images from the Wanaka Camera Club members. The Wanaka Camera Club started up in 2008 and now has 50 active members. One of the missions of the club is to get people to turn off ‘auto’ and to use their cameras properly so they can produce better images. “We run workshops at our club meetings and weekend workshops,” says founder Jacqui Scott. “We have one coming up on April 13-14. Anyone who is interested can speak to us at the exhibition which has been sponsored by the Wanaka Hotel, right next door
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to the Crystal Palace.” Grahame Sydney will be opening the exhibition at 5pm tonight (Thursday, April 4) and it is $10 for nibbles and a drink; then a gold coin for entry on following days. On Saturday, the exhibition is hosting poets Liz Breslin, Michael Harlow, Jillian Sullivan and Brian Turner for a poetry showcase. All proceeds will go to the new Wanaka Community House. Pictured: Central Otago photographer, Grahame Sydney.
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Queenstown Lakes District Mayor Jim Boult has applauded Ngãi Tahu Property’s proposed development of more than 300 high-density homes on the former Wakatipu High School site announced last week. Mayor Boult was delighted that the vision presented by Ngãi Tahu Property included a muchneeded mix of affordable and market housing at the Gorge Road site. “It’s a really positive move for our community to see development in this location. It will enable people to live and work in the heart of the town
affordably without adding more cars to the daily commute,” said Boult. “I’m also delighted that this development will be brought to life by Ngãi Tahu Property, who I believe have the appropriate values and commitment to social well-being to do this right.” Boult also recognised the support of Central Government in delivering a great result for the town. In October 2018, QLDC and Ngãi Tahu Property jointly announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to explore development options on a Queenstown CBD site to include the delivery of a new council building along with other contemporary community and civic facilities. Further announcements are anticipated on this in July.
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Resident doctors who are members of the New Zealand Resident Doctors’ Association (NZRDA) have voted to strike for a fifth time this year. The four-day strike will take place from Monday, April 15 to Thursday, April 18. NZRDA said the strike notice follows the hardening of the DHBs bargaining position when the parties last met on March 7. “Yet again, our members have voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action. However, we must emphasise that the four-day strike will not take place in Canterbury following the recent tragedy in Christchurch,” said David Munro, Senior Advocate, NZRDA. “Our delegates both in Canterbury and across New Zealand have advised that they believe strike
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action is appropriate throughout the rest of the country. The significance of this four-day strike reflects the unity, strength and commitment of the resident doctors. It’s a clear message to the DHBs that they are not backing down in their ongoing battle for a fair deal.” In the interim, the Employment Relations Authority (ERA) has directed both parties to another session of mediated bargaining tomorrow (Friday). “We will again attend mediated bargaining in good faith and with an open-mind to finding a solution to the impasse,” Munro said. “We trust that the DHBs will also approach mediation next week with an open-mind to compromise or this dispute will continue into winter when hospitals are busier than ever.”
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MOORE B BOB Wanaka Camera Club A lot of fun can be had from taking pictures of rivers and streams. Whether it is a speckled trickle of a stream or a colossal moving deluge, moving water seems irresistible to many photographers, and when it is done well the results can be stunning. Compositionally, rivers and streams present excellent opportunities for a photographer because they offer attractive symmetry and leading line to a background subject like a mountain or a waterfall. However the patterns, shapes and textures of rivers and streams offer endless opportunities and can make excellent subjects in their own right. We will sometimes find the S shapes or curves in our scene which are classical compositional devices and almost certain to add interest to our picture. If we look more closely we can reap visual rewards of reflections and colours revealed vividly, especially if the water is not moving too fast. A good rule of thumb is to avoid including the sky as it rarely adds to the appeal of our image. Sometimes this is not possible but by
omitting the sky completely we create a more intimate scene that concentrates the entire frame to what matters most. Experimenting with shutter speeds is important as our choice will dramatically influence the outcome of our image. If we want to capture the slow dreamy look of the flowing water we will need to use a long shutter speed; anywhere between two and 30 seconds for a silky, smooth look to the water. We should remember that as long as our camera’s shutter is open it is constantly taking light to the camera sensor. Control of exposure is critical, so we have to be careful not to overexpose the water by allowing too much light to hit the sensor. If we look at our histogram and the image is overexposed, try speeding up the shutter speed a fraction or use a polarising or neutral density filter to reduce light and darken the scene. The use of a polarising filter is a great way to improve river/stream photos as it helps increase the time we can keep the shutter open, and helps us to get water images with vibrant colours of the surrounding foliage. It also helps to reduce glare and reflections caused by water, helping to give more clarity to our
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picture. With long shutter speeds the use of a tripod and cable release is essential as we will not be able to handhold our camera, unless of course we want more than just the water to blur! Although it is great to take silky water shots, there are many occasions when it is enjoyable to capture a frozen moment of water action. If we want to capture sharply rendered droplets of water falling onto rocks or boulders, we will need a fast shutter speed. Weather and the quality of light are intrinsically linked and are important elements when taking water pictures. Although we can take photos in any kind of weather, overcast and cloudy days will be ideal conditions for taking river and stream images. Rainy and overcast days will give us shadows that are pleasantly saturated to deliver powerful black tones, while leaves and foliage will look more attractive as they appear much more vibrant and rich than when dry. Garth Hodges took his picture, ‘Path of Stone’, when on a day trip to Lake Alta, beside the Remarkable ski field. Gareth was looking at the lake which didn’t inspire him so he
turned round and saw the stream which he realized had great potential, especially as the light was perfect. He was impressed by the path of stones that led the eye into the picture. The sky lacked interest, so Gareth composed his image to exclude it. Gareth took the picture using a Canon EOS 60D camera attached to a Canon EF-S 10-18mm lens set at a focal length of 12mm. To get maximum sharpness (and to reduce light) the aperture was fixed at f18. To get the silky feel to the water the shutter speed was a huge 30 seconds, which meant using a tripod. To reduce the light hitting the sensor, Gareth used a 10-Stop Neutral Density filter. The judge of the club’s monthly competition was very impressed with the image and gave it an honours award. Wanaka Camera Club is dedicated to help improve the skills of anyone interested in photography. We welcome anyone to join us, irrespective of photographic ability. If you know nothing about photography we will teach you. Come along and see what we can do for you. Our next meeting is Monday, April 8, at 7.30pm at the St John’s Rooms, Links Way.
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The NZ Transport Agency has revised its original 10-day timeframe to reconnect State Highway 6 in South Westland at the Waiho River. The bailey bridge over the river was wiped out by a flood and high velocity, rock-filled river flows on March 26. “The new timeframe of 14 to 17 days could take us through to Friday, April 12, ahead of the school holidays and Easter,” said Transport Agency System Manager Pete Connors. The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) and NZTA’s Bailey bridge installation experts, construction company Downer, are working together to help rebuild the bridge. Lieutenant Colonel Terry McDonald, the Commanding Officer of the 2nd Engineer Regiment said 18 Army engineers are deployed for the duration of the project. “It is great to contribute our professional expertise to support Government agencies in responding to communities that need our assistance,” said McDonald. The work includes rebuilding the damaged pier on the north side, rebuilding the damaged abutments on each side of the river and safely removing the spans of the bridge which were not washed away last week.
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Event organisers can now apply for Queenstown Lakes District Council’s (QLDC) annual sponsorship. Applications are open for Council’s Events Fund, which aims to support and promote new and existing sporting and cultural events to help benefit the district economically. “QLDC has committed to provide significant investment to support both commercial and community events in the district,” said QLDC arts and events relationship manager Jan Maxwell. “Community events play a key role in celebrating and showcasing local culture, activity and achievements. They make the district a more vibrant and attractive place to live, foster community pride and bring the community together on a large scale.” The fund is available to applications from events of all sizes. Maxwell said event organisers can only apply for a maximum of 25 percent of their event budget and noted that the total events budget is $800,000.
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She also outlined a few changes to this year’s funding criteria. “A key change is that we are looking to develop strong relationships with event organisers who have a sustainable focus, good health and safety practices and a commitment to delivering an event that is accessible for all,” said Maxwell. She said QLDC held two workshops on these changes in February 2019 as Council wants event organisers to prioritise this criteria within their strategic planning, which will allow QLDC to support these initiatives through their funding model. Funding applications may be submitted online until April 30 at 5pm. Council notes that applicants must contact the QLDC events office before submitting their request; more information about the funding criteria and the application process can be found on www.qldc.govt.nz/event-funding. Award decisions will be made by a panel, which includes QLDC Mayor Jim Boult, and are expected to be announced by the end of June.
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The Mount Aspiring College 1st XV will head in to competition season with the confidence of two pre-season wins on the scoreboard. Following on from a convincing win against Wakatipu High School on March 10, MAC chalked up a 19-5 victory against Gore High School at home in Wanaka on Saturday, March 30. The forwards set the tone for the match, squaring up against a big pack, showing aggression at the break down and setting
up the game for the backs. “That’s where our boys need to be able to compete, and this has been a big focus in training so far,” explains Carl Schmack who has stepped in to the 1st XV coaching role this season alongside Craig Read. The first try of the match was scored by Ryan Schmack, playing at second five, with Lock Hamish Robinson dotting down a second try before half time. Robinson, who will captain the MAC team this season, was one of the stand out players on the day, dominating the line outs and looking strong with the ball in hand. Openside flanker Callum Smith was
strong on defence, putting in plenty of work around the breakdown. Ashton Towers, who joins MAC this year from St Peters College, Cambridge, scored MAC’s third try of the game with hooker TJ Lilly kicking two conversions. Coach Schmack said that he felt the team was “tracking well for the season ahead” and was looking forward to playing against a touring Australian school team on Sunday, April 21 before the first competition game in Queenstown on May 4. Pictured: Ryan Schmack on his way to scoring a try for MAC 1st XV against Gore High School on Saturday.
MAC 18th in national futsal comp The Mount Aspiring College Senior Boys Futsal Team had a tough time of it at the Secondary Schools National Tournament in Wellington last week. On the first day of the three-day tournament they lost 2-0 to Hutt International Boys from Wellington, drew 4-4 with Shirley Boys High School from Christchurch and lost 3-2 to New Plymouth Boys. The team was competitive in all their matches but a lack of intensity, nerves and silly mistakes cost them dearly. The second day was much better, with the team winning both their games. The first game was against their Otago rivals Logan Park, who they beat 4-2 after being behind 2-0. In the second game they were up against Rototuna High School from Hamilton and won 4-2. Unfortunately luck wasn’t on their side at this year’s championships, with several key members of the team getting very ill from a 24-hour virus which left the team understrength on the third and final day of the tournament. The last day saw them beat Saint Patrick’s College from Wellington and lose to Christchurch Boys in the bowl-final. The MAC boys finished in a respectable 18th place out of 40 teams. The team was disappointed it couldn’t better or equal its 11th placing from last year, but will take away a lot from this year’s tournament and will be looking for a big improvement next year. Any placing at the national tournament is a big achievement for
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Netball Upper Clutha has started its season with a grading night last Thursday. The club has had a big increase of teams and new players this year and now fields 29 senior and 10 intermediate teams. The junior teams start in May. Pictured: Cromwell and Mount Aspiring College on the court.
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In a highly anticipated, hotly contested local derby Wanaka AFC lost to Queenstown AFC 4-1, in a match where experience and the clinical finishing of Queenstown attacking duo Jan Kumar and Carlos Herrmann would prove to be the difference. The result leaves Wanaka mid table, after two rounds of the ODT Southern Premier League, with one win and one loss. WAFC was forced to make several changes to the side that won so convincingly in round one against Southland United. Making their first team debut were Harry Grimsdale, Danillo Santana and Everton Furby, while Brandon Dickson, Nico Funes and Adam Harms were substitutes as reward for their strong performances for the WAFC Seniors team. Herrmann scored the goal of the match with a curling shot from outside the 18 yard box and Kumar scored twice after Queenstown’s Luke Caister had opened the scoring at the 25 minute mark. “It was an opportunistic strike that we were disappointed to concede in what was a relatively even contest at this stage,” said coach Ian Bell in regards to Queenstown’s opening goal. WAFC had their own chances with Steve Pleskun heading just over the
bar and Fletcher Cavanagh having his goalward header cleared. With frustrations starting to show, they went into the break trailing 4-0 and needing to regroup. “We spoke about belief and being stronger in the second half and asked the players to lift their game,” Bell said. The players responded well and WAFC were rewarded for their increased intensity as Cavanagh first out-muscled then out-paced his defender to provide a cross into the penalty area which Alex Plimmer gladly tapped home in the 65th minute. Veteran Paul Hodgeson had a strong game, playing in an unfamiliar right back role, while debutant Danilllo commanded the centre of the park for large parts of the second half, but despite a handful of half chances Wanaka was unable to score again and Queenstown claimed the victory. Despite the loss Bell was upbeat, saying “we’re looking forward to our first home game of the season and hoping we get a good crowd to come down and support us”. Wanaka AFC host Northern in round three of the Premier League at 2.45pm on Saturday at the Wanaka Recreation Centre. – By Wanaka AFC
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Some of Wanaka’s finest sportspeople have been named finalists for the Central Otago Sports Awards. Held in Cromwell on April 12, the awards celebrate the best sporting talent the region has to offer, and locals feature in every category this year. Awards co-ordinator Bill Godsall said he was delighted with the calibre of nominees received this year, with a variety of sports represented – some for the first time. “While Central is well-known for its snow sports stars and top cyclists and triathletes, it’s really great to see some of the lesser-known sports being represented in the awards. “They might not grab the headlines, but some of these athletes are achieving really impressive results on the national and international stage.” This year organisers had included a new category - the spirit of Central Otago award – which would be presented to a junior and senior athlete who showed an outstanding contribution to sport in the region. Organisers also trialled capping the number of finalists in each category to three – although they made an exception in the junior sportswomen category as it had been too hard to THURSDAY 04.04.19 - WEDNESDAY 10.04.19
narrow the nominees down to three, Godsall said. Wanaka’s snowsports stars Zoi Sadowski-Sinnott (snowboarding) and Nico Porteous (freeskiing) will be hard to beat in their respective junior categories, after both coming home with medals from last year’s Winter Olympics in South Korea, while local karate star Holly Wigg has also made the final cut in the junior women’s category. After winning gold and bronze at the Paralympic Winter Games, Wanaka Paralympian Adam Hall will be the favourite, and he’s joined by another well known local athlete, Dougal Allan, in the senior men’s category. Local finalists also include cyclist Mikayla Harvey in the senior women category and Wanaka Rowing Club girls’ novice quad in the team category. NZ High Performance Park and Pipe Coaching Team and NZ Para Alpine Coaching Team claim two of the three finalists spots in the coach category, and local contenders for the junior and senior spirit of Central Otago are cross-country skier and biathlete Campbell Wright and Catherine Pell (trampolining). The House of Travel Central Otago Sports Awards will be held at The Gate, in Cromwell, on Friday, April 12.
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No such things as casual racism (WS March 21, 2019) struck a chord with readers. Philip Patston, managing director of Diversity New Zealand explains in the article, “there's no such thing as casual racism – it's a euphemism privileged people use to discount their racial bias and absolve themselves from responsibility.”
Melissa: What surprises me time and time again is that people don’t even realise they’re being racist! I absolutely think people should be called out on it. Sarah: Yes but it is how you call it out that is important. If by doing so you make people feel stupid, mean or anything else then it won't work so think it through before acting. You might never change minds but you must get just that one time yes I would call someone out and hope I did it responsibly. Reece: I consider PC to mean "polite consideration". If you don't like being told not be offensive, stop being offensive. Simple.
Changes by an Order in Council under section 74A(c) of the Arms Act came into force in March adding two more groups of semi-automatics under the MSSA definition. You had your say on our story Change in gun laws a good thing (WS, March 28, 2019):
Heather: There’s no place in NZ for guns that are specifically designed to kill humans(MSSA). Can’t understand why anybody would want to run around with a military styled weapon in the first place. Get rid of them.
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Gillian: I love how people in this country just see the sense and reason behind changes. Not at all like the knee-jerk defensiveness that is stopping the US from making those vital changes. Hannah: I’ve had a few interesting conversations with people complaining that there’s no buy back scheme in place and it’s basically an amnesty process. There’s concern that without a buy back scheme these semis will end up with the gangs of NZ. If your dog harms a human then it is destroyed - with no compensation for your purchase price and ongoing costs. So why should the taxpayer reimburse you for the purchase of your now illegal firearm. Basically it’s the same process.
DOG COLUMN Feeding by hand
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When I train people with new puppies I always teach them not to feed in a bowl but rather to feed by hand, using it to help train the puppy. Feeding in a bowl adds value to the bowl but does nothing to add value to you, and it is you we want the dog to respond to. The benefits of hand feeding your dog Hand feeding your dog is an easy way to get them to start focusing more on you, and all that extra focus will make any future training easier. It also has the benefit of creating some really great manners and impulse control. But hand feeding your dog isn’t just great for training, it’s particularly useful for shy or fearful dogs because it builds trust, provides socialisation and helps boost a dog’s confidence. It’s a great way PHOTO: Leone Ward to strengthen the bond with your dog — and it’s an easy way to get your dog to really start paying • Once they act calm again you can put your attention to you. hand back down and let them eat. How to hand feed your dog • If your dog refuses to eat from your hand, let Hand feeding is having your dog eat meals out him go without and try again later. of your hand. The frequency is up to you. Some • Use hand feeding for any behaviours that you people choose to hand feed the majority of their want to train: sit, down, being settled, waiting meals, while others do it a couple times a week. to go through a doorway, laying quietly in the You can use this by holding food in your hand evenings, coming to you with all four feet on and only allowing the dog to eat when it is calm. the ground (not jumping up). Doing this, you will soon notice that manners • For shy or timid dogs, use food to get them to start to improve. If it gets too nippy or grabby, trust you and if they are wary of strangers ask simply pull your hand away and ask your dog to them to feed also. Start very slowly by getting ‘be gentle’. As soon as they settle down again, offer the person to sit, avoiding eye contact and more food from your hand. then to toss the food onto the floor away from How and when to hand feed your dog: them and gradually moving the food a little • Measure out your dog’s meals and begin closer as the dog gets more comfortable. letting your dog eat from your hand. For information on dog training and behaviour • Pull your hand away if they get too pushy. contact: leone@dogszone.co.nz
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HENDERSON I Ian Senior Constable, NZPD An amnesty exists for the surrender of certain MSSA (semi-automatic) firearms at the moment. There is an online form you can fill out to arrange the hand-over of these weapons at forms.police.govt.nz/forms/firearmshand-in , or you can contact your local Police Station to arrange to hand these weapons in at a convenient time. On Thursday, March 28, Police attended a two-vehicle crash on SH6 at Albert Town. One driver was processed for drink-driving and had his car impounded. Police also received a theft complaint where a Haro BMX bike with a black frame was taken from Mt Aspiring College on the Wednesday afternoon. This bike was later located dumped in town near the library, thankfully undamaged. On Friday Police received a complaint relating to a .22 calibre bullet hole found in a garage near
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the Wanaka Golf Course from the previous night. This was not related to the rabbit-shoot the three previous evenings where 240 rabbits were shot using a shotgun by a registered pest exterminator. On Saturday Police were advised of a vehicle off the road near the Cardrona River south of the Cardrona Village. Enquiries are being made with the owner as to how it got there. On Sunday, March 31, a black/ red Seaview Wake jet ski and trailer (Y657E) was reported stolen from Lakeview Terrace, Lake Hawea. Anyone knowing its whereabouts is asked to contact the Wanaka Police. Local licensed premises are reminded that S.237 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 requires them to promote alcohol responsibly discounts on alcohol are allowed up to the maximum of 25% only. Breaches could result in suspension, and/or a fine up to $10,000. He wiki haumaru.
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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. TARRAS GOLF CLUB MENS RESULTS 30 APRIL First Round of 4BBB Stableford Round H Reinecke 39, K Galloway by lot 38, D Trevathan 38. D Allen 35, G Rive, B Rowley 34, D Agnew 32. Nett Eagles B Rowley No 17 and 5, D Trevathan 5 and 18, K Galloway 14 and 18 (not struck). Birdies B Rowley No 17, D Trevathan 5 and 18, K Galloway 14 and 18 (shared K Galloway and D Trevathan). Twos B Rowley. Drawn partners B Rowley and D Agnew 44, D Allen and G Rive 41, D Trevathan and H Reinecke 45, K Galloway and M Hyndman 45. Wanaka Progressive Bowls 15.03.19 Skips 1st B Holmes 2nd I Fletcher Leads 1st J Hill 2nd N Matheson 22.03.19 Skips 1st M Baxter 2nd T Tovey 3rd F Beardsley Thirds 1st A Bryan 2nd T Hyder Leads 1st G Russell 2nd B Wilson 3rd N Matheson 29.03.19 Skips 1st N Young 2nd G Hall 3rd I Fletcher Thirds 1st C Keiweit 2nd R Chartres 3rd B Kane Leads 1st W Byers 2nd B Holmes 3rd B Thorburn. Wanaka Bridge Club Monday Mt Iron Stakes 1: North/ South 1st Jenny Pryde Ann-Louise Stokes 60.63% 2nd Laraine Shepherd Georgie Roberts 56.25% 3rd Liz Hawker Martin Unwin 54.79% East/ West 1st Dennis Pezaro John Hogg 60.45% 2nd Ian McDonald Boyd Ottrey 58.86% 3rd Ken Saxby Lynne Fegan 57.05% Wednesday Matukituki Pairs 3: North/ South 1st Joan Moon Ross Moon 59.03% 2nd John Schwarz Neil Robinson 56.48% 3rd Noeline Munro Sally Goodall 53.24% East/ West 1st Alan Bunn John Milburn 62.50% 2ndCarole Turner Lesley Hook 57.41% 3rd Eleanor Jessep Kay Ross 56.94% Final Ladder: 1st John Schwarz Neil Robinson 57.95% 2nd Alan Bunn John Milburn 56.87% 3rd Marion Murphy Sue Thomson 53.09% Friday 29 Mar Handicap: North/ South: 1st Eleanor Jessep Alwyne Haworth 63.86% 2nd Carol Orbell Carolyn Field 62.34% 3rd Pat Gray Joy Baxter 60.81% East/ West 1st Lynne Fegan David Brewer 59.02% 2nd Sherril Harries Maggie Stratford 52.64% 3rd Noelene Raffills Sue Orbell 51.05%
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Wanaka Rowing Club, rowing as Mount Aspiring College, had one of its most successful Maadi Cup regattas, with the novice girls winning a gold medal in the under-18 coxed quads and a silver medal in the under-15 coxed quads. The 2019 Aon Maadi Cup - New Zealand Secondary School Championships - was hosted by Karapiro Rowing Inc at Lake Karapiro, Cambridge from March 25 to 30. Local crews had promising results earlier in the week, which got better and better as the competition progressed, with crews
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recording personal bests all round. The senior squad of Maggie Stiven, Rata Horan, Ashley Toovey, Quinn Curtis and Owen Lea qualified for four C and two B finals. Lea placed fourth in the C final of the under-17 single scull, and teamed up with Curtis to place second in the under-17 double scull C final. Horan and Stiven placed third in C final of under-18 double scull, and Horan and Toovey placed second in C final of the under-17 double scull. On Friday, March 29, the girls novice crew of Hayley Ambrose, Pipi Horan,Ruby Boyd and Emily Findlay, coxed by Patrick Hartley and coached by David Ayres and Matt Rickard, won a silver medal in the girls under-15 coxed
quad. They also rowed another personal best of 7.28. The girls got faster as the week went on and were just pipped to the post by their old rivals, the more experienced Dunstan Crew. Ambrose and Pipi Horan raced again on Friday in the under-18 novice doubles, but after a hard fought race in the quad, didn't quite fire in the final. They had to settle for fifth place but recorded another PB. In the B final of the girls under-17 singles Ashley Toovey had a fabulous row and came in fourth. A club spokesperson said it was “a fabulous start to her rowing career at MAC, given that she has only joined the school this term and is recovering from a broken collarbone”. On Saturday, Maggie Stiven raced the B
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final of the girls under-18 singles and was fifth with another PB. The last race of the day for Wanaka was the final of the girls under-18 novice coxed quad. “The Wanaka crew had qualified fastest overall and were a sure thing for a medal, so it was not a surprise to find them leading the field two lengths clear in an incredible race, to win the gold medal,” the spokesperson said. “A fitting finish to weeks of dedication and hard work and results for the whole club to be proud of.” Pictured: Wanaka Rowing Club has had one of its most successful Maadi Cup regattas, with the novice girls winning a gold medal in the under-18 coxed quads and a silver in the under-15 coxed quads.
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