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Boult’s airport appeasement fails to fly Emma Conyngham

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fter Mayor Boult’s dramatic statement at the Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) meeting two weeks ago in an attempt to appease the heated debate, the Wanaka Stakeholders Group (WSG) released their feedback which ranges from respectfully cynical to outright disbelief, with a suspicion that the pause is only for electioneering purposes. “Many of our members have also noted (publicly and privately) that in the lead up to an election,

it might be tempting for the council to attempt to calm the voices of concern in the community, at least until the new council is in place, only to continue with ‘Plan A,’” wrote Michael Ross, chair of the WSG. Ross doesn’t pull any punches but delivered a clear message about the lack of transparency over the privately negotiated terms of the 100-year lease stating in no uncertain terms that, “we believe the process you have taken to be both unlawful and unreasonable, and we are determined to challenge this if it is not resolved by you.”

QLDC responded, “The lease agreement

between QLDC and QAC has not been made public on the reasoning of commercial sensitivity, in that there are concerns the commercial position of QAC would be unreasonably prejudiced by its release.”

The letter also expressed the same concern articulated by the Wanaka Sun last week in regards to the lack of an independent environmental assessment.

“In your statement last week, you have not committed to a full and robust assessment of the environmental impacts of developing Wanaka Airport — in fact you barely mention the environment. Yet your community has

made it clear that the environment is of deep concern. A proper environmental impact analysis should be non-negotiable.”

Ross goes further to demand that a steering group be established to sign off on the terms of reference that govern possible airport expansion, and that the WSG be on that group, in addition to the Wanaka Community Board and community association representatives. The Wanaka Sun has asked Mayor Boult whether this suggestion is a possibility but was told by a QLDC spokesperson, “QLDC will, of course,

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Local election nominees confirmed and announced ALLISON MCLEAN

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Nominations have closed and names have been published for those who will officially stand for Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC), Wanaka Community Board (WCB) and Otago Regional Council (ORC) during this year’s local body elections.

QLDC has received and confirmed the following nominations: Three nominees for mayor — Al Angus, Jim Boult and Nik Kiddle.

Seven nominees for the three seats on Wanaka Ward — Quentin Smith, Lincoln Haworth, Calum MacLeod, Niamh (Neeve) Shaw, Vicki Spearing, Barry Bruce and Cherilyn Walthew.

Six nominees for the four seats available on the WCB — Jude Battson, Barry Bruce, Lyal Cocks, Barbara East, Chris Hadfield and Ed Taylor.

One nominee for the one seat available on Central Otago Health Inc. — Leigh Overton, who will be elected as the number of candidates does not exceed the number of vacancies to be filled.

Ten nominees for the six seats on the Queenstown/Wakatipu Ward — Penny Clark, Peter Faul, Niki Gladding, A J Mason, Valerie Miller, Grant Scannell, John MacDonald, John Glover, Glyn Lewers and Craig ‘Ferg’ Ferguson.

One nominee for the one seat on Arrowtown Ward — Heath Copland, who will be elected as the number of candidates does not exceed the number of vacancies to be filled.

Wanaka District residents will also vote for the ORC Dunstan Constituency. There are three vacancies with six candidates — Graeme Robert Bell, Richard Bowman, Alexa Forbes, Phill Hunt, Gary Kelliher and Michael Laws.

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ONE Summit returns to work towards a carbon-zero community ALLISON MCLEAN

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Tickets are now on sale for the ONE Summit 2019 programme, which will return for its second year in Southern Lakes District to educate, inspire and enable grassroots action towards a sustainable future. The second annual programme will include six days of talks, several free workshops and hands-on activities with local and national experts from October 29 through November 3.

Speakers will explore regional issues and discuss solutions, such as the future of farming, protection of water sources, energy, democracy in the 21st century, health and wellbeing and how to create a self-sustaining economy.

Monique Kelly, who co-founded Wanaka-based trust ONE New Zealand with Arna Craig, said, “The ONE Summit provides an opportunity to take a good look at where we are at with our emissions targets, connect with the vision we have of this district for the future and see how we can use existing know-how and innovative thinking to transform our community and economy from the ground up.”

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More than 1000 people joined last year's activities, discussions and workshops around Wanaka and Queenstown. Kelly and Craig hope to grow that impact across communities even further this year.

“ONE Summit 2019 has taken on another dimension," said Kelly. "We can really feel the momentum growing in the community towards concrete action to address climate change and sustainability as a whole. This can be seen in the working groups formed since last year’s event such as ‘Building Better’ and ‘Wanaka Hospo Goes Eco’ who are launching their Single-use Cup Free Wanaka campaign this October. This year, we will focus more on land users and the rural sector as it is our firm belief that those

within these industries have the power to truly transform them."

ONE Summit tickets can be purchased on ONE New Zealand’s website or on Eventfinda.co.nz. A portion of each ticket sale will go towards offsetting the carbon footprint of the event and supporting community groups working on mental health and wellbeing.

In related news, the public consultation period for the Draft Climate Plan closes on August 31. Find out more about the plan and submit your feedback by visiting Queenstown Lakes District Council’s website.

Pictured: Guests attend the tourism workshop held during last year’s inaugural ONE Summit.

Alice Gott: from Dunedin to Berlin Emma Conyngham

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The Concert Society brought the Lazarus String Quartet to play at the Lake Wanaka Centre for an evening of Mozart, Bartok and Beethoven on Tuesday night. The quartet was founded by Dunedin-born Alice Gott while the young musicians were studying music at the University of Canterbury in 2007. “It was difficult in the beginning to keep a group together, but we managed eventually to stay alive and thought of the name Lazarus. We have been through many formation changes over the years and Lazarus always seems to persevere,” said Gott.

She added that the Biblical name is also a nod to one of their favourite composers, Alfred Schnittke who suffered a stroke that left him in a coma. He was declared clinically dead on several occasions, but recovered and continued to compose.

Gott moved to Wellington when she was four where she started to play the cello — helped by her mother who was a part-time cellist and by her dad who was a music lover. Born with natural musicality, Gott and her sister were playing chamber music

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from a young age.

“It didn’t seem like much hard work, but when I went to University to study, I realised there was a lot more hard work involved,” said Gott. When asked if her success was due to raw talent or hard work, she said, “Hard work! Talent is of course helpful, but hard work and determination will get you there.”

Since graduating, Gott has been living

in Europe and working in the classical music scene.

“Doing what I love and being paid for it is much more realistic where I live, between Amsterdam and Berlin. But, I love New Zealand, and I am starting and hoping to create more opportunities here again too — like this nationwide tour,” she said.

“I am now living in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, after a lot of moving around in Germany. The musical life is great, and I still spend a lot of time in Berlin where there is a lot going on for classical musicians too. Alongside the quartet I play in various chamber ensembles, including chamber orchestras in both Amsterdam and Berlin. It keeps things interesting.”

But, she still has roots in Otago and plans to return to our corner of New Zealand again.

“The last time I played proper concerts in New Zealand was in 2012. I’m excited to play in both Wanaka and Dunedin this time around, and am hoping to make a habit of it!”

The next event on the Concert Society calendar is the Jacquin Trio (violin, viola, piano) on October 4.

Pictured: Alice Gott, of the Lazarus String Quartet at the Lake Wanaka Centre.

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be fully transparent and open with the community in determining the future of this issue. However, due to the many and varied factors, as well as its specialist nature, QLDC feels it is most appropriate for professional organisations with extensive relevant experience to define the terms of reference, most effective approach and final scope.” Including expertise from Wanaka is explicit in its omission.

But it was Boult’s previous statement in regards to the change that comes with growth that many in the WSG found patronizing.

“Some embrace change, some are new to it and some are deeply challenged by it,” said Boult, as if the only reason to challenge the changes that come with rapid growth are because you are naive or afraid.

Ross charged back, “When you talk about your constituents, you suggest that many of us can’t cope with aspects of growth, including getting our heads around the numbers. We can get our heads around them, but we are just alarmed by them.”

The aspersion that opponents to unmitigated airport expansion are either naive or afraid, as opposed to rational, well-researched and seeking transparency has set blood boiling according to Mark Sinclair, deputy chair of WSG. Ross finished with an angry reference to Boult’s statement about the ‘clear stress, anxiety, dissent and downright vitriol that this issue is creating in both Queenstown and Wanaka.’ “That is an inaccurate and patronising description of the concerns raised by your community,” said Ross. “We have a

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different view: impassioned pleas from your constituents for our elected representatives to do what is right, and indeed what was required of you by law, and to consult the community is a world away from ‘vitriol’ — this is a healthy example of our local democracy in action, holding the council (and Queenstown Airport Corporation) to account.”

The WSG made it clear that unless the issues are addressed satisfactorily, they will file a judicial review to seek the court’s assistance to ensure that full consultation, open-minded fresh decision-making and full reconsideration is given to the future of Wanaka Airport. “WSG would prefer to find a way to resolve this with the council without the need for judicial review proceedings, but it is in a position to do so if necessary,” said Sinclair.

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Queenstown Lake District Council (QLDC) is offering free motorcycle training courses for its residents.

The courses will be held in Cromwell this September to help local riders feel more confident and adaptable on the road. The training will be in conjunction with ACC’s Ride Forever initiative and Ornsby Motorcycle Training.

QLDC media and channels advisor Jack Barlow said, “Riding a motorcycle requires a high level of awareness and skill. This is especially true when navigating the Queenstown Lakes District’s (QLD) roads, which can be a challenge for even the most experienced and capable riders.”

QLDC general manager property and infrastructure, Pete Hansby, believes it is important

that motorcyclists have all the tools they need to feel safe on the region’s roads. “The QLD is home to some of the country’s most beautiful scenic routes, and, by the same token, some of its most enjoyable roads,” he said.

From budding bikers to the most experienced motorcyclist, these courses will be taught by qualified experts and cater to all levels.

Hansby said, “There are also various factors that can make these roads treacherous, particularly in winter and especially to people riding motorcycles.

QLDC wants to do whatever it can to ensure motorcyclists are equipped to use our local roads safely, for the sake of both themselves and other road users.”

Find out more on QLDC’s website.

Pictured: Participants of a previous ACC Ride Forever training program.

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Go float, get fit, have fun Emma Conyngham

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Planking on a floating mat in a pool in the middle of winter has arrived in Wanaka and with it comes a serious dose of hilarity, with the promise of rock hard abs.

Eight fearless guinea pigs tried out the new Float Fit class at the Wanaka Rec Centre (WRC) on Monday night and, aside from the obvious fitness benefits, it also provided plenty of laughs to both participants and observers. Squat jumps on a rocking, blown up mat? Sure! Press ups on wobbling jelly? No problem!

If you have the stability of a seasoned paddle boarder, the strength of a Pilates instructor and the elusive ability to clamber up onto a floating mat from chin-high water without looking like a dying whale, then Float Fit is for you. (Have you seen Celeste

Barber try and climb onto the side of a pool? Yeah, like that.) And even if you have zero balance and no muscles, then it is still for you if you have a shameless sense of humour and like to have fun while working out -- you’ll get flat abs purely from laughing.

Float Fit uses regular simple exercises on a floating mat, making you engage your core for stability and therein lies the magic; with a strong core, the fitness benefits are untold.

Classes are currently unscheduled while Penny Batchelor, WRC recreation programmes manager, irons out any issues, and classes will be on a have-a-go basis for the rest of the term. So, if you are looking for variety in your workout (which also offers zero impact on your joints) then pop along to WRC and trial one of the classes.

Pictured: The Wanaka Rec Centre’s first Float Fit class on Monday night.

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Wanaka and Districts Lions Club has had another very successful year both with financial assistance of the community and “the enjoyment and fellowship our members get from raising funds for this work,” said Wanaka and Districts Lions Club secretary, Steve Richmond.

The latest benefactor is the Hawea Fire Brigade, who, with the donation of $2000, have been able to purchase an Iridium GO! satellite phone. There are many places in this district where there is no cell phone or radio coverage and this will allow them

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to contact Firecom and other emergency services when working in areas such as State Highway 6, the road to Haast.

Richmond said, “We have been a little restricted with the amount of money we have been able to return to the community this year because of the need to replace our BBQ trailer. Although the final spend on this project amounted to more than $30,000, we were still able to donate more than $12,000 to worthy causes in the community.”

Pictured: (From left) Tony Williams (Hawea Fire Brigade), Phil Beaufoy (Wanaka and Districts Lions Club president) and Bob Fellows (immediate past president Wanaka and Districts Lions Club).

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of playing their chosen sport(s). Thomas Benson, one of this year’s athletes said, “My highlight was making healthy smoothies at the Otago Academy of Sport because I learned that starchy food like toast does not digest as well on game day.” George Crotty equally found the experience rewarding. “[My highlight was] when Luke Hetzel from Snow Sports New Zealand came and spoke to us about social media and how to promote yourself to get recognised as an athlete.”

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The Upper Clutha Junior Development Programme, which just finished a successful 2019 year, is looking for more athletes to join next year’s programme. The programme, started in 2016 by the Upper Clutha Sports Community (UCSC), is a free programme for athletes in years nine through 11 that aims to educate students as well as improve their sporting ability.

The athletes attend sessions on a variety of topics, including nutrition, mindfulness and core strength each year.

The students are also exposed to a range of different aspects of being an athlete outside

freezing waters of Lake Wanaka to learn how to use their mind and breathing to control their body’s reaction to the cold,” said UCSC trustee Diana Schikker. “Both of these sessions were under the guidance of local world champion paddle-boarder Annabel Anderson, one of many guest presenters to assist with the programme.”

All involved in this year’s programme would like to thank the 2019 coordinator Britt Hawes for her efforts in providing a stimulating course for the athletes.

Registrations for the 2020 programme will open soon. For more information, email uppercluthasportscommunity@gmail.com.

Pictured: The 2019 UCJDP athletes with coordinator Britt Hawes.

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The walls were nearly bulging in the Wanaka Bowling Club stadium last Thursday (August 15) when a full house of 10 teams entered for a major winter tournament: the Mixed Fours Hebbard Trophy.

A team put together by event sponsor Alison Hebbard was included in the field.

Hebbard and her brother Bruce Hebbard have sponsored the event for several years.

Four games of 10 ends were played in the all-day tournament, and the competition was keen, with many close games and near misses.

In the first round, the result of one of the games turned out to be significant when Tom Malcolm’s team defeated Richie Muir’s team 16-4. With both of those teams

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remaining unbeaten for the rest of the day, this virtually decided the two top places.

First—Tom Malcolm, Marilyn Steel, Bob Steel, Yvonne Gale (69 points); Second—Richie Muir, Murray Finn, Doris Studholme, Ken Muir (53 points); Third—Donald Urquhart, Tim Scurr, Kura Urquhart, Cathy Scurr (51 points).

The 2019 Wanaka Bowling Club’s Stadium Bowls programme will wrap up on August 24, and the summer season on the outdoor green will commence on September 15.

Pictured (from left): Marilyn Steel, Yvonne Gale, Tom Malcolm (skip), Bob Steel and event sponsor Alison Hebbard.

Wanaka lands gold in South Island Swimming Championships Sports reporter

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Five Wanaka Swim Club swimmers competed in the South Island Swimming Championships at Moana Pool in Dunedin last weekend: Kate Bennie, Jack Findlay, Lachlann Mactaggart, Cruz Morland and Benjamin Silipo.

Fourteen-year-old Silipo won four gold medals in the 400 individual medley (IM), 100 individual medley, 200 backstroke and the 200 freestyle. In the 400 IM, he also placed third in the open age final.

Morland won five medals—silver in the 400 IM, 200 breaststroke and the 100 breaststroke as well as bronze in the 100 backstroke and the 200 backstroke.

Findlay swam several personal best times and won three medals—silver in the 200

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backstroke and 100 fly and bronze in the 50 backstroke.

Mactaggart had a strong finish to the meet with some big personal bests on the last day of racing, as well as three close fourth places, finishing just 0.16 of a second off a medal in the 50 freestyle.

Bennie had some solid racing on day one, but had to withdraw from the remainder of the meet due to illness.

Overall, the team performed well, racing hard in the morning and then backing up those performances in the finals in the evening. This meet was primarily about gaining qualifying times for nationals, as well as race practice and sharpening up PHOTO: Kathryn Bennie on race skills to prepare themselves for the New Zealand Short Course Championships swimmers competed in the South Island in Auckland from October 1 through 5.

Swimming Championships at Moana Pool Pictured: Five Wanaka Swim Club in Dunedin last weekend.

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Students rock at MACStock concert Ollie Blyth

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Last Friday, Mount Aspiring College (MAC) music students banded together for a night of fun at the annual MACStock concert to showcase their work to the Wanaka community. The three-hour event was a huge success and provided a great opportunity for students to perform in a live context for their peers and families. It was a great night for all, with a number of memorable performances from the school’s talents.

The MAC school community would like to thank Head of Department of Music Mathew Doyle for assisting the students in preparing their performances and Head of Arts Emily McRae for organising the event.

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A number of Central Otago classical musicians collaborated in a workshopstyle intensive to learn more about chamber music last weekend.

The two days were organised by Wanaka flautist Allen Hogan, who arranged tutors from around the country to lead the event. “The workshop came about from two directions: firstly my love of both playing and listening to chamber music and as a workshop to increase the skill level of players in the Central Otago Regional Orchestra (CORO),” said Hogan.

Several of the musicians who attended the weekend are players in CORO and play in a number of events each year, while others are members of the community looking to brush up on their skills.

The group was joined by two very experienced tutors over the workshop, who guided the musicians in learning a number of pieces over a short time and developing technique when playing in a smaller group. Kathryn Moorhead, who came down from Auckland for the event and holds a PhD in flute performance, plays in the Auckland Philharmonic Orchestra, and teaches THURSDAY 22.08.19 - WEDNESDAY 28.08.19

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flute at Auckland University. She was accompanied by Gerald Oliver, a retired itinerant music teacher who plays in the Christchurch Orchestra, who took the strings section.

Mount Aspiring College student Kimiya Byrne was very happy with all of the experience she gained over the weekend. “It was a great opportunity to work with experienced and talented musicians and play some challenging but fun pieces,” she said.

“We are very pleased with the overall enthusiasm and progress made over the weekend by all players,” said Hogan. “We have no immediate plans for chamber music here in Wanaka, but should there be interest shown by players here then I'm sure that could happen.”

Pictured: The Central Otago Chamber Music Workshop was held in town last weekend.

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Garden Club helps four charities to bloom Abby Costen

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The Wanaka Garden Club is gifting $250 to each of the four charities handpicked at its May AGM. The funds from the successful sales tables at the club’s monthly meetings were donated to Lakes District Air Rescue Trust, Te Kakano Aotearoa Trust, St John Wanaka and Wanaka Forest and Bird.

The club meets monthly at Wanaka Bowling Club to socialise, enjoy talks from guest speakers and browse homegrown items for sale, such as plants and seeds.

The group also runs regular garden visits and engages in community projects.

Pictured: Members of Wanaka Garden Club presenting a cheque worth $250 to St John Wanaka.

(Left to right) Patsy Johnston (secretary), Jan Littlejohn (treasurer), Rochelle Parkhill (president) and Dell Taylor (chairperson of the St John Wanaka area committee).

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impact of exotic predators will allow the development of a targeted predator control strategy.”

Since its launch in 2015, the Birds of a Feather Ball events have raised almost $340,000 in total for conservation.

Forest and Bird NZ’s Ben Goddard said, “It is great to see an organisation raising funds for an indigenous species, particularly one as influential as Real Journeys.

It is a trend I expect being adopted by more businesses in the future as they look to demonstrate their corporate social responsibility by ‘Creating Shared Value.’ ...This is a great start in moving towards a transparent future where all individuals and businesses are in support of the natural world and biosphere.”

Pictured: Real Journeys general manager Paul Norris with Dr Victoria Smith from the Marlborough Falcon Trust and Hera the karearea.

Experience love at frost sight Abby Costen

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Snow Farm NZ is hosting a new ski event just for singles.

The cross-country ski area, which is set in the picturesque Pisa Range roughly opposite Cardrona Alpine Resort, has organised an event called Ski de l’Amour for single people in their 20s and 30s. Ski de l’Amour will run on September 8 from 12.30pm to 4pm.

Snow Farm NZ operations manager Sam Lee said, “Ski de l’Amour, that’s ‘ski of love’ in French, should be a great opportunity for locals and seasonal workers to get out on the snow and give Nordic skiing a go, while mixing and mingling with other like-minded ladies and gents of their age group.”

Together with Snow Farm NZ instructors, the plan is for the group to cross-country ski to and from a backcountry hut, and, once back at base, participants can head to the upstairs Snow Farm Lodge bar for beverages.

Lee said, “The instructors I’ve chosen to lead this singles' ski event have are set to prepare fun and engaging challenges along with a killer music playlist for the ski out.”

Tickets are $40 each, which is half of the price of

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When getting things done risks undoing progress Reilly K Kim Regional Policy Manager, South Island

Soiree raises $54,000 for Cardrona Valley falcons Real Journeys Birds of a Feather Ball raised $54,000 last Saturday to support and gain insight into the alpine habitat of New Zealand’s at-risk karearea falcon.

Wayfare chief executive Richard Lauder said this event was the first time two of the Wayfare group companies have combined forces to help conservation.

“The money raised will enable the Cardrona Karearea Conservation Project team to close a significant knowledge gap in the scientific understanding of karearea in the South Island high country environment,” said Lauder.

Real Journey’s Sharon Leamy said, “The endemic karearea...is NZ’s only falcon species and a taonga within our environment. This species is also NZ’s most threatened bird of prey, with predation by introduced mammalian predators, loss of habitat and wide-ranging human impact all having an adverse effect. Cardrona Valley has a small population of karearea, presenting an ideal opportunity to develop a science-based conservation approach in tussock grassland montane ecosystems.”

She added, “The project will include targeted observations of breeding pairs, along with leg-banding and tracking of individuals to gain insight into habitat use and territory size... Extensive assessment of the

A monthly column by Kim Reilly, Federated Farmers South Island regional policy manager.

The coalition government promoted 2019 as the year of getting things done. While progress on targets for things like Kiwibuild seem fairly under-done, if you’re in regional New Zealand, be aware that the BBQ is heating up, and you’re squarely on the government’s menu.

With general elections next year, there’s still a lot that Ministers Parker and Sage want to achieve when it comes to wider reform of New Zealand’s environmental system.

Despite release dates evershifting, over the next six months a significant package of change is coming. This includes reform of the Resource Management Act (RMA), a new (or amended, depending on who you’re talking with) National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management, a National Policy Statement for Indigenous Biodiversity, a new National Policy Statement for Urban Development, a National Policy Statement for Highly Productive Land, the Zero Carbon Bill, changes to the Crown Pastoral Land Act and some additional National Environment Standards thrown in.

The government has set itself a substantial challenge in driving all of these changes.

While there are some areas where both changes and environmental improvements are needed, there are real risks of perverse outcomes if the government’s over-heavy stick approach misses its mark.

If we are to get positive environmental outcomes, we need to take both landowners and the community along on the journey.

Buy-in and partnerships are key, particularly if we want to ensure the impacts on regional New Zealand aren’t overly severe or unreasonable.

As far as changes to the RMA itself goes, the devil will be in the detail.

We agree that the Act is now overly cumbersome, costly and complex.

It’s a source of much frustration for resource users across the country. Due to constant amendments, it is now

twice the size it was in 1991, creating a booming market for planners, lawyers and other experts, at the expense of resource users, ratepayers and, at times, the environment.

A key driver for RMA change is to enable streamlined, faster plan making. But we caution that it’s hard to make processes move faster, when regional and district councils are already under-resourced, and facing increasing public pressure and inadequate central government support. Ratepayers know all too well that increased expectations on councils, result in increased expectations in rates bills.

The last thing we need is yet more cookie-cutter national rules and regulations pushed onto local councils, who are expected to ‘make them work’ in a specified period of time, without sufficient funding and resourcing.

Looking over the mass of national regulation coming at both councils and resource users, it’s hard not to be wary of what it all might mean on the ground.

We still aren’t seeing proper consideration of the economic impacts of regulations on farms, rural communities and regional New Zealand. Too often we see nothing more than a quick tick-box skim on the basis that anything else is ‘too hard.’

It would be frustrating for proposed changes to disregard the massive investment in time and money that has gone into changing farm practices and infrastructure.

Individual landowners and the wider primary industry are getting a better understanding of the implications for the environment of activities on the land.

These efforts do not result in improved outcomes overnight, but trends are indicating we are heading in the right direction. Our focus over the next year will be ensuring the government’s ‘year of getting things done’ doesn’t ultimately lead to the undoing of progress made to date.

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In the future, Snow Farm NZ hopes to host more singles’ ski events and cater to a variety of different age groups.

Find out more by visiting Snow Farm NZ’s website.

Two lucky Wanaka Sun readers will each win a pair of tickets to Ski de l’Amour. To enter the contest, like our Facebook page and send us a Facebook message with ‘ski de l’amour’ by August 29.

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DOC and NZDF demobilise from Fox Glacier

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After almost two months of tireless work, the Department of Conservation (DOC) and the New Zealand Defense Force (NZDF) have demobilised from Fox Glacier and closed down the Incident Management Centre that was set up to manage the Fox landfill clean-up response.

The emergency response team was established after a massive flood tore through the Westland District Council landfill beside Fox River; the group worked to prevent as much rubbish as possible from entering the ocean.

Owen Kilgour, Operation Tidy Fox incident management controller, said having the capability of the NZDF on site was a key part of the operation’s success, which was completed much faster than anticipated.

“The NZDF impressed us with their efficiency, skills and knowledge in moving large groups of people and equipment quickly and safely,” said Kilgour.

DOC coordinated the volunteer

effort to remove rubbish from the area, and around 1000 volunteers contributing more than 3000 days to the clean-up effort.

The NZDF provided military personnel, logistical support, vehicles and helicopters to support the task force of volunteers.

Kilgour said, “NZDF also contributed a workforce of ‘pickers’ – and these personnel made short work of picking up rubbish, working in often difficult terrain at speed to get this enormous task complete.”

The equivalent of more than 14,500 bags of rubbish has now been removed from 1313 hectares of the Fox and Cook Rivers and 64km of the South Westland coastline.

Kilgour said, “Now that we have drawn the operation to a close, we will all be far more aware of the impact that plastic has on the environment, and the part that we all have to play in reducing the amount we each produce.”

Pictured: The equivalent of more than 14,000 bags of rubbish were removed from 1313 hectares of the Fox and Cook Rivers.

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Most stressful life events: According to the Holmes and Rahe Stress Scale, the top-ten most stressful adult life events are considered to be: death of a spouse or child, divorce, marital separation, imprisonment, death of a close family member, personal injury or illness, marriage, dismissal from work, marital reconciliation and retirement.

Mental Health NZ estimates that nearly half of New Zealanders will live with mental illness and/or addiction at some point during their lifetime, one-in-five suffering each year, with their physical health poorer than the general population.

Under pressure: Working closely with local social and health agencies, Community Networks has started a biannual snapshot survey of social services in the Upper Clutha. CNW Manager Kate Murray said, “Social services play a vital role in our community, supporting people and families having a difficult time. Yet many services are

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operating under funding, demand and staff recruitment pressures, dealing with increasingly complex client needs, often with nowhere to refer them. The most common difficulties among local clients are poor mental health; financial hardship; housing costs and poor social and personal relationships. Nearly every service reported having clients significantly impacted by poor mental health, yet the most commonly reported gap was mental health services, with demand for local counselling and mental health services outstripping resources for supply.”

How to find local support: CNW is acutely aware of the increasing demand for support services locally and has compiled a helpful reference guide to local counselling and mental health providers, answering practical questions such as, ‘how to find a doctor or mental health professional.’ CNW also has a fund to subsidise counselling support. The Wanaka Mental Health Peer Support Group meets for a monthly walk along the lake and for tea and a chat every second Tuesday, offering a safe space to discuss any mental health struggles, free from judgement.

Further information: Community Networks Wanaka, 73 Brownston Street. Phone 03 443 7799

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Poor signage for freedom campers

The security company is doing really well, with freedom camping at the end of Ruby Island Road, Wanaka. You certainly have had a fair share of complaints over the years from me, but compliments are due to you, your team and the security company.

The problem is that people freedom camp EVERY NIGHT in this area, and yes they are getting fined, but that is AFTER they have camped and left their mess!

We need better signage, so that they are warned that if they do camp, they will be fined. In other words, we need to stop them before they do it, not after!

The current ‘no camping’ sign on Ruby Island Road, was torn down ages ago (only about two weeks after it had been put up, for what seems the 10th time!). So there is now no warning sign.

And I’m not sure if just putting up the same one is the answer. It will just get taken down, and that is a waste of our tax paying money. There must be a standard better sign to use, without reinventing the wheel.

Kind regards, Mark Hadida

Queenstown Lakes District Council responds

Thank you for giving us the chance to respond. We appreciate the feedback and that you took the time to share your concerns. We’re currently reviewing all signage around freedom camping – including in this area – as we head towards the summer season.

Jack Barlow, QLDC media and channels advisor

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Jonathan Walmisley has spent the past seven years volunteering for Coastguard Wanaka Lakes (CWL), first as a secretary and, since 2014, as the president.

CWL is a volunteer emergency response marine search and rescue organisation that covers Wanaka and Lake Hawea and is able to support units in Clyde, Twizel and Queenstown when required.

Walmisley said, “Being elected to lead that team is a great privilege, and I get great satisfaction in both being on the water as one of our rescue vessel’s skippers and in supporting others to achieve their goals within the unit.”

This year alone CWL has saved, rescued or assisted a total of 22 people and helped with nine police and Rescue Coordination Centre search and rescue operations.

Walmisley said, “Being in Coastguard is all about being in a great team of individuals whose sole focus is working together to save lives and help those in difficulty on our lakes.”

The registered charity is presently made up of 22 active wet crew members as well as two shore persons, and it requires a minimum of 12 and an optimum of 24 active wet crew members.

CWL owns a 32-year-old yet fully operational Naiad 6.7 RIB rescue vessel which, within the last 14 months, has had its old engines replaced, thanks to Central Lakes Trust, and a better radar and GPS unit installed, thanks to the Graham and Olive West Trust.

The organisation also recently received a hand-held infrared device, thanks to companies such as New World Wanaka, which improves the charity’s night search capability.

The unit trains at least once a week but does not currently have a dedicated shore base, therefore they appreciate the A&P Society that houses the Coastguard rescue vessel.

Walmisley said, “The largest challenge is finding a home for the unit; somewhere we can operate

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the globe have poured in expressing love and gratitude for the training, mentorship and guidance given by Ant to the many staff who worked under him.

To his family and friends, Ant will always be remembered as a very good sportsman, a great cook and a father who did everything for his family.

People from all walks of life will miss this colourful, larger than life man who was very generous, funny and hospitable.

Although he was not from here, Ant considered Lake Hawea his home and was proud of Kellianne’s New Zealand heritage. He moved his young family here from Cambodia in 2009 to give his three boys a New Zealand upbringing.

He will be greatly missed.

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from, train and store all our equipment. After considerable time and consultation Queenstown Lakes District Council has granted the lease for a site for a Marine Rescue Centre near the existing Scout Den. Our challenge is seeing this project through to completion so that there is a purpose-built centre for marine rescue. There is considerable support within the community for this project; however, the proposed site raises concerns to some.”

In the future, Walmisley hopes to attract more people to volunteer for CWL. “A typical volunteer will take nearly a year to become operational and a typical master will have taken five years to achieve his or her certificate,” he said.

Roles at Coastguard include training, health and safety, finances, fundraising and vessel maintenance. Walmisley feels his work with CWL gives him purpose in his retirement. For more information on how to support the charity, get involved or become a safer boatie, contact Walmisley on wanaka.president@coastguard.nz.

Pictured: Jonathan Walmisley using Coastguard Wanaka Lakes new FLIR device.

Lewis "Finn" Verduyn-Cassels passed on late last week. He was a passionate and notable contributor to water and river conservation in our community. He was also a visionary that created the Clutha/Mataau River Parkway concept, which is now a reality in the ongoing work of track building and revegetation projects from the Lake Wanaka Outlet to the sea. His legacy lives on while his energy, passion and commitment to our community will be missed. Friends of Lewis are invited to a memorial service at Avenal Park, Lowe Street, Invercargill, this Monday at 11.30am. Please RSVP to chefsquad@gmail.com.

A Wanaka ceremony will follow in the near future.

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Anthony John Alderson (Ant), local businessman and proprietor of the Lake Hawea Hotel, died of cardiac arrest while swimming in the Wanaka pool on August 12. The family is very grateful to the wonderful care shown to Ant in his last hour and to Damian Rewa for the blessing placed over them and the pool last week.

Over 300 mourners gathered on Monday to show their last respects at a very moving service held at the family home overlooking the lake. Ant’s wife, Kellianne, just knew the only place to hold the celebration of his very full and adventurous life was in the garden they had designed and developed along with the help of their local friends. After very moving tributes delivered by Ant and Kellianne’s three sons, Jake, Ollie and Zac, a very informative and entertaining eulogy with a recurring thread “a man before his time” was delivered by Ant’s older brother, Chris Alderson.

Ant was born in the UK and lead a very full, well-travelled and adventurous life, which included time spent in Hong Kong, Burma and 17 years living in Cambodia.

During this time he ran the Foreign Correspondents Club of Cambodia (FCC) where he often entertained ambassadors, journalists and movie stars. During this period of his life, Ant was also very instrumental in the development of two hotels and ten restaurants. Tributes from across

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Koppert C Craig Constable, NZPD The week has been a busy one for all emergency services; we have had a couple of sudden deaths, and I would like to personally thank the fire brigade and ambulance for all their help as they volunteer their time for little reward. They are the unsung heroes.

All emergency services pass on their condolences to the affected families.

There was a bit of a frost on August 12 and a vehicle crashed into a lamp post late at night due to its windscreen being iced up. This offers a timely reminder to de-ice your windscreen before driving off. Overnight, the donation box at Roys Peak Track was ripped from the ground and stolen; this has been the second time it has been stolen in the last six weeks.

On the night of August 14, two people were witnessed damaging the street lights at the car parks of the Prince Albert and Four Square shopping centre; the suspects have not been located, so please contact us if you know anything.

If you see something suspicious, please report it no matter what.

Last Saturday, a male lost his licence due to having too many demerits; just a reminder that with demerits you are

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only allowed 100 demerits over two years, and a simple speeding ticket can pocket you 20 demerits. A 25-yearold male has a court date with a judge as he was caught driving while under the influence. The alcohol reading was over 650, so he also lost his licence automatically for 28 days.

Over the weekend outside a couple of bars in Wanaka there were two assaults, which are currently being investigated by police.

We have also received reports of people receiving phone calls to their home phone, which appears to be from an automated message that states your internet is going to be disconnected unless you follow the prompts and provide details. Please note this is a scam and do not provide personal or bank details or access to your computer to persons over the phone in this manner.

The focus for the month is speed, so don’t be surprised if you see us out watching how fast you are going around town. There was quite a number of drivers exceeding the speed limit in and around town as well as a number of them not wearing their seatbelt over the last week; all have received an infringement notice.

Have a great week, but please keep an eye on your speed and buckle up.

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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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Netball Upper Clutha Mac Social 21 v Yr8 Reps 28. Nulook Hawea 51 v Mac Diamonds 5. Cromwell Town Country A 51 v Pioneer 1 39. Cromwell Town Country B 28 v Pioneer 2 17. The Camp Hawea 48 v Proactive 24 Mac A 37. Hawea Property Maintenance 25 v Wanaka Selection 24. Mac D 45 v Mac Rubys 2. Mac D 23 v Mac Yr 9/10b 15. Mac C 30 v Pioneer 3 17.

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Mac Rubys 16 v Yr8 reps 38. Nulook Hawea 41 v Mac Social 25. Hawea Social 2 v Stihl Shop Hawea 13.

Wanaka Stadium Bowls – week ending August 17 Tuesday morning 2x4x2: 1st D Wardell G Hall, 2nd T Tattersfield K Davey, 3rd I McGregor J Allen. Tuesday afternoon 2x4x2: 1st P Traynor D Minson, 2nd G Thomas J Hill, 3rd Y Gale J Barton. Tuesday evening Trades: 1st Bowl’M’ Over, 2nd Mt Aspiring College, 3rd Placemakers.

Wednesday afternoon Triples: 1st Village, 2nd Town. Wednesday evening Trades: Top Four, Bad Neighbours, Shot Bowls, Solid Hits, Clubbers.

Thursday Men’s Fours: 1st T Malcolm C Nyenhuis K Mitchell A Coupe, 2nd D Urquhart K Allison B Steel K Muir, 3rd S Culverwell P Wilson B Macandrew P Traynor. Thursday evening Trades: 1st Rotary, 2nd Stonewood, 3rd Graham. Friday Progressive Skips: 1st B Steel, 2nd I Fletcher, 3rd J Feehly.

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Thirds: 1st J Hill, 2nd F Beardsley, 3rd B Kane. Leads: 1st G Crawford, 2nd N Matheson, 3rd F McElrea.

Saturday Studholme Finals next week: Hawea Country v Mt Albert, Beacon Point v Meadowstone, Rippon West Meadows v Hawea Town, Pembroke Heights v Village.

Wanaka Bridge Club Results Monday – Glendhu Pairs 2: North/ South: 1st Liz Hawker Ann-Louise Stokes 60.42%, 2nd Ena Leckie Ken Roberts 58.33%, 3rd Joy Baxter Michael Chapman – Smith 57.08%.

East/West: 1st Heather Olsen Brian McCandless 57.27%, 2nd Nan Ottrey Maggie Stratford 56.59%, 3rd Heather Wellman Marc Simmonds 55.68%. Wednesday – Hunter Pairs 1: North/South: 1st Jane Hamilton Denise Bunn 69.44%, 2nd Carolyn Field Claire Williams 61.11%, 3rd Sue Thomson Jan Wynn-Williams 53.47%. East/West: 1st Carol Orbell Nicola Brown 62.70%, 2nd Bridget McCaughan Sonya Adams 53.57%, 3rd John Schwarz Deb Budden 53.17%. August 16 – Handicap: North/South: 1st Ena Leckie Laraine Shepherd 58.61%, 2nd Josephine Stanton Ian Swinton 57.69%, 3rd Errol Kelly Vivienne Christie 55.80%.

East/West: 1st Joy Baxter Barbara Waterworth 57.58%, 2nd Daphne Stewart Ruth Coghill 56.96%, 3rd Jan Anderson Boyd Ottrey 55.64%.

Wanaka Pharmacy is your local pharmacy. We’re the big pharmacy at the top of Helwick Street - open from 8am until 7pm every single day. Ph 443 8000.

WHEELS TO DUNSTAN - free shuttle service is available to Dunstan Hospital or Alexandra specialist appointments, also linking with the St John Health Shuttle to Dunedin Hospital. For bookings, please call Community Networks on 443 7799.

JP SERVICES are available at Community Networks every Tuesday from 1pm2pm and Friday from 10:30-11:30am. Please book your appointment by ringing Community Networks on 03 443 7799.

INLAND REVENUE are at Community Networks, Wednesday 25 September 2019. If you need help with your Tax return, Family tax credits or any other enquiry give Inland revenue a call on 03 951 2109 to make a booking.

OUR COMMUNITY FOODBANK winter wish-list for donations are very much appreciated - Rice & pasta, tinned fish/meat, breakfast cereals, single serve meals, crackers, frozen food items and children's lunchbox items. Thank you to the Wanaka community for your ongoing support of our foodbank.

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Volunteers welcomed at The Salvation Army Family store if you have some free time and would like to be part of a team which makes a difference, come and see us.

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Creative Communities Scheme Funding Round Open Funding is now available for community–based arts groups for performances, events and workshops that will provide a variety of opportunities for participation in those activities.

The funding round is now open and will close at 5.00pm on Friday 30 August 2019. Applications are available from the Council website: www.qldc.govt.nz/services /funding/arts For any enquiries, please contact Jan Maxwell, Arts and Events Facilitator on 03 441 0469 or 027 233 7934, or email Jan at jan.maxwell@qldc.govt.nz.

Meeting Schedule for September 2019 Public Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 46 of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 that meetings of the Council will be held as follows, during the month of September 2019.

Resource Consent Hearing (Treespace Queenstown Ltd RM181638) – Copthorne Hotel, Corner Frankton Road & Adelaide Street, Queenstown. Wednesday 4 September, Thursday 5 September and Friday 6 September 2019 at 10.00am.

Planning & Strategy Committee – Council Chambers, 10 Gorge Road, Queenstown. Thursday 5 September 2019 at 10.00am.

Appeals Subcommittee – Council Chambers, 10 Gorge Road, Queenstown. Thursday 5 September 2019 at 11.00am.

This meeting will be held with the public excluded, pursuant to Section 7(2)(g) and Section 7(2)(i) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987.

Traffic & Parking Subcommittee – Council Chambers, 10 Gorge Road, Queenstown. Thursday 5 September 2019 at 2.00pm.

Infrastructure Committee – Council Chambers, 10 Gorge Road, Queenstown. Thursday 12 September 2019 at 10.00am.

Queenstown Lakes District Council – Council Chambers, 10 Gorge Road, Queenstown. Thursday 12 September 2019 at 1.00pm.

Community & Services Committee – Council Chambers, 10 Gorge Road, Queenstown. Thursday 19 September 2019 at 10.00am.

Wānaka Community Board – Armstrong Room, Lake Wānaka Centre, 89 Ardmore Street, Wānaka.

Thursday 26 September 2019 at 10.00am.

The public are advised that from Sunday 1 September 2019, the Department of Conservation intends to aerially apply cereal baits containing the pesticide sodium fluoroacetate (1080) over public conservation land in the Matukituki, Makarora, Young, Siberia, Wilkin and Cameron Valleys.

The poison will be used to control the numbers of rodents, stoats and possums. The populations of these introduced pests are increasing after last summer’s beech seed mast and will threaten the viability of populations of native animals such as the mohua (yellowhead), rock wren and kea.

Description of the Area The Matukituki block is approx. 17,000ha and encompasses the east and west branches of the Matukituki Valley. The Makarora block is approx. 39,000ha and encompasses the Makarora, Young, Siberia, Wilkin and Cameron Valleys.

Method of Control Cereal baits containing the pesticide will be sown by helicopter at a rate of 1.5kg per hectare. A non-toxic bait will be applied between one and four weeks before toxic bait. Non-toxic bait is brown and cinnamon lured. Toxic bait contains 0.15% biodegradable 1080 and are dyed green. All baits are cylindrical pellets approx. 3cm long, 2cm wide and weighing 6g.

Precautions This pesticide is poisonous to humans and domestic animals. Always remember: • DO NOT touch or eat the bait • WATCH CHILDREN at all times • DO NOT EAT animals from this area or within 2km of it • DO NOT allow DOGS access to animal carcasses Temporary Closures During the predator control operations some tracks and areas in the operational area may be closed to the public. People planning to visit these areas after 1 September are advised to check with DOC first.

Further Information For maps of the operational area and the status of the operation please visit https://www.doc.govt.nz/nature/pests-and-threats/pesticide-summaries/ A detailed map and further information is also available at the Wanaka DOC Visitor Centre (1 Ballantyne Rd, Wanaka) between 8:30am and 5pm.

Meeting dates, times and venues are subject to change. All of the above meetings are open to the public. Some meetings may have items of business that will be discussed with the public excluded, as set out by the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987.

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Wanaka’s Gustav Legnavsky landed on top amongst New Zealand men at the Spy Optics NZ Freestyle Open RookieFest Slopestyle finals last Friday at Cardrona Alpine Resort. He finished sixth in the 12man final.

Strong winds required the cancellation of the women’s finals and results were taken from Thursday’s qualifying rounds, which meant that Queenstown’s Ruby Andrews finished second in women’s ski.

“I’m so stoked,” said Gustav. “It’s the first time I’ve made finals in an open men’s slopestyle comp, I’m

just really happy to get that run down.”

Gustav put down his top scoring run (72.33) on his first attempt of two. His run was a ‘front 4 on A frame, k-fed on down flat down, back 6 on cannon, right 9 safety, switch bio 9 safety, cork 7 left safety.’

Wanaka’s Luca Harrington finished seventh overall.

The event is the second in the International Ski Federation (FIS) ANC Series and is also sanctioned by the World Rookie Tour. The next events in the ANC series will be held as part of the Winter Games NZ at Cardrona Alpine Resort starting on Monday.

Pictured: Wanaka’s Gustav Legnavsky competing in the qualifying heats of the Spy Optics NZ Freestyle Open RookieFest Slopestyle at Cardrona last Thursday.

For the second time this season Wanaka made the long journey south to play Southland at the ILT Football Turf in Invercargill. With just three points separating the two teams, an even encounter was expected; however, just like the previous encounter, the sun was out and the goals flowed.

Wanaka were off to a quick start when in just the sixth minute, Steve Pleskun earned a foul and, from the kick, Weston Bell found the bottom right corner of Southland’s net from 22 yards out to give them the perfect start.

The next 20-odd minutes were fairly even as both teams looked to control possession. It was Wanaka and Pleskun who struck again to scored from an acute angle in the 36th minute to extend the lead.

Southland were then caught dwelling on that goal when, just one minute later, Wanaka captain Thomas Van Hees won the ball at half way. He then drove forward beating firstly two inept midfielder challengers. Pleskun’s run drew away the centreback and Van Hees found himself one-on-one with Southland’s keeper. Van Hees drove his shot high into the roof of the net to make the score 3-0. A real killer blow to Southland’s prospect of getting back into the game.

Into the second half, Southland came out with more intent and rattled the Wanaka cross bar in the 50th minute, but after that it was all downhill.

Pleskun got his hat-trick after a

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great build-up play from Toa Roode in the 60th minute to make it 4-0.

Harry Grimsdale was next to get in on the action as he earned a penalty and converted with authority in the 65th minute, and he scored again when he ran onto a well-weighted long ball from centreback John Skilton. Grimsdale calmly finished under the advancing keeper to make it 6-0 on 77 minutes.

Youngster Toa Roode was Man of the Match for Wanaka on a day where all players contributed to a fine away win.

Wanaka will look to continue their good run of form which has them unbeaten in the last six games. This Saturday, August 24, Wanaka will host the high-flying Green Island side, who sit on top of the league table. Come along and support your local team. Kick off at 2:45pm at the Wanaka Rec Centre.

Pictured: Man of the Match: Toa Roode.

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