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ount Aspiring College student, Jaime Toepfer, is one of five Kiwis to win a coveted Royal Society Te Apãrangi scholarship to the London International Youth Science Forum (LIYSF)–a twoweek residential student event held at Imperial College London and The Royal Geographical Society. Deborah Woodhall from LIYSF said, “the panelists were most impressed with Jaime’s application as she obviously is very successful in her science studies and enjoys science immensely but she also contributes to her school and her community.” Jaime, 17, is modest about her achievement and quite understated about the level of study she currently undertakes. “I do NCEA classics and French by correspondence and three university papers also by correspondence, plus maths, physics and level one calculus.” Jaime says her scientific passion is physics and maths, but in regards to her future she also has an interest in law and politics. The scholarship also reflects well on the teaching staff at Mount Aspiring College. Jaime said that her teachers have been very influential in helping her win this scholarship. “My maths teacher, Heather Watt, has given me lots of opportunities, and my physics
teacher Ewan Simpson has helped me really enjoy physics.” In London, Jaime can look forward to opportunities to visit industrial sites, research centres, scientific institutions and organisations, including world class research institutions and laboratories such as The Royal Institution, The Tate Museum Conservation Department, UCL Hospital, the London Wetland Centre, Airbus, Rolls Royce, The Animal and Plant Health Agency, Public Health England, National Space Centre, The National Oceanography Centre, The Rothamsted Research Centre, Warwick University, University of Kent and the British Geological Survey; plus much more. The group will also visit Oxford and Cambridge University departments, as well as University hospital departments, the Cambridge Crystallographic Data Centre, Wellcome Genome Campus and Oxford Brookes University. Founded in 1959, LIYSF aims to give a deeper insight into science for the benefit of all humankind and to develop a greater understanding between young people of all nations. It’s a two-week residential student event held annually in London, which attracts 500 of the world’s leading young scientists aged 16-21 years from more than 75 participating countries. Pictured: Science student, Jaime Toepfer, from Mount Aspiring College.
Northlake hotel waiting on tenterhooks Emma Conyngham
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t last week’s hearing for the Northlake hotel resource consent application, the meeting was adjourned until Friday May 24, to allow the applicant’s lawyer, Mr Goldsmith, time to prepare written closing remarks. Present for the opposition at the hearing were Lee Overton and Lee Brown for Exclusive Developments, Niamh Shaw, Quentin
Smith, Cherilyn Walthew, and lawyer James Gardner-Hopkins. Shaw explained, “James Gardner-Hopkins was recommended by a contact in Cromwell. He is a barrister with 17 years’ experience in RMA, environment, planning and natural resources law. A small group of Northlake residents funded his services.” Shaw said, “The counsel for the applicant, Warwick Goldsmith, made the interesting choice to discuss the residents' no-objection covenants at some length on the first day.”
In her response, Shaw tackled the noobjection clause, which has proven as big a sticking point as the hotel itself. “Mr Goldsmith… pointed out that these covenants are standard, and that the no objection covenants have never been enforced. Perhaps that depends on the definition of ‘enforced’. On every occasion a Northlake resident has made a submission in opposition to a consent application or plan change, they have been instructed to withdraw their submission by the Applicant’s
General Counsel,” said Shaw. “Mr Goldsmith stated that no submission was received by anyone with an address within AAD1 of the NSZ. Six residents opposed the Applicant’s Plan Change 53, and each withdrew upon the Applicant’s formal instruction. The residents have been instructed not to submit in opposition; and the fact that these are contractual clauses carries the threat that they could be enforced. This is a compelling reason why no Continued on page 3
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The Upper Clutha Cat Rescue will be hosting an adoption day this Saturday, to the delight of local cat lovers. The event will take place from 10:00am until 1:00pm at the St John’s Rooms on 4 Link Way. There will be 15 kittens and cats up for adoption on the day, each one already desexed, microchipped and vaccinated (this is covered by a small non-profit adoption fee). Cat Rescue Wanaka originally started in August 2018 by a number of locals already helping to foster cats through the Queenstown rescue service. Due to the high amount of stray cats in the Wanaka, Hawea and Luggate areas, the organisation now has 12 fosterers who have collectively fostered and rehomed 51 cats and kittens in the Wanaka area since August last year. Bridgette McQuillan,
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Last Friday, all the local schools participated in Pink Shirt Day–a day devoted to getting rid of bullying in schools, workplaces and communities. The day started in Canada in 2007 after a boy was bullied for wearing a pink shirt to school. Other students at the school began wearing pink shirts in an act of compassionate defiance against homophobic bullying and the movement caught on. The event in New Zealand is supported by the Mental Health Foundation; events such as pink mufti days in schools are organised to raise money for the Foundation. Student representatives of Central Otago antibullying organisation Sticks ‘n’ Stones helped to organise the event at Mount Aspiring College. On top of the pink mufti day, students were given ‘kindness
cards’ to give to their peers to spread a message of acceptance. In the wake of the Christchurch terror attacks, this message of acceptance is becoming even more prevalent in our communities. Sticks ‘n’ Stones student representative Evie Simonsohn (15) said that, “Pink Shirt Day is a day of acceptance and spreads the idea that everyone deserves to love and be loved and who you are shouldn’t affect this, I guess that in itself helps our society to grow.” All proceeds raised from the day will go directly to the Mental Health Foundation, who will be using these donations to deliver workshops to youth and teachers around the country based on saying ‘no’ to bullying. Wanaka Primary School raised a total of $560.00, whilst Holy Family Catholic School raised $265. Mount Aspiring College and Hawea Flat Primary also collected significant amounts.
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submission was received by any individual with an address within AAD1 of the NSZ. Gardner-Hopkins also addressed the noobjection covenants, and referred to how Northlake Investments Ltd has created a 'climate of fear' amongst its 300 owners. In a Radio NZ interview, an anonymous resident is quoted as saying: "Well, quite frankly, we're all terrified. These people have got humongous amounts of money and the gagging orders in our covenants are extreme." This is a sentiment felt by many within Northlake. Gardner-Hopkins also summarised the main issues with the hotel application, in terms of its not conforming to the Northlake Special Zone (NSZ)'s objectives and policies; and its non-compliance with part two of the Resource Management Act. He also argued that the definition of ‘minor effects’ “requires an evaluative judgment with no absolute yardstick or measure”, and what is a minor affect for the developer, is not a minor affect for families living alongside a hotel. Pictured: Lawyer for Wanaka Community Supporting Our Northlake Neighbours Incorporated Society, in opposition to the proposed Northlake Hotel, James Gardner-Hopkins.
NZ Military tackles South Island wilding conifer problems ALLISON MCLEAN
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The extent of wilding conifer infestation is top of mind for the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF). The military is partnering up with Biosecurity New Zealand and Environment Canterbury (EC) to assess the invasive trees’ overspread across about 400,000ha of central South Island high country land. Biosecurity New Zealand, NZDF, Department of Conservation (DOC) and Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) are all working with local government agencies, forestry and farming industries, landowners and communities to stop the unwanted spread of wilding conifers, also known as wilding pines. Sherman Smith, MPI team manager for long-term programmes, said a sustained, collective effort from wilding tree management groups, landholders and central and local government is needed to prevent the spread of the trees. The approach is something long employed by DOC Wanaka, which has carried out wilding conifer control work on both public and private land in and around Wanaka, Lake Hawea and Luggate for several years. “The Wakatipu Wilding Conifer Control Group and the Central Otago Wilding Conifer Control Group [in Alexandra and Cromwell] have a strong community backing and volunteer base who are active in implementing detailed control programmes,” said Briana Pringle, Queenstown Lakes District Council senior parks and reserves officer (forestry),
community services. “Both groups received funding from the Government for wilding control in set management units in the last round of Government funding for Wilding Conifer control 2015-2019.” Pringle said Wanaka does have wilding conifer problems that require control measures. “If National funding becomes available, many local landowners are keen to see wilding seed sources and other wilding spread removed. DOC Wanaka [continues] to work with landowners and the Mt Burke area and landowners are keen to see a wilding control programme started,” she said. “Under the National Wilding [Conifer] Control Programme (NWCCP) there are two management units marked out in the Wanaka area. There may be an opportunity for the Wakana, Luggate and Hawea areas to carry out wilding control with the National Wilding programme if future funding is available. The wilding management units for Wanaka are detailed on the LINZ Wilding Conifer Information System, which the public can access. The public can also log wilding tree using this mapping system.” Pringle told the Wanaka Sun wilding conifers growing in New Zealand can displace native vegetation; change ecosystems; reduce available grazing land; limit future land use options; visually change landscapes; affect water quantity in watersensitive catchments and result in damaging wildfires. The NWCCP has controlled the spread of wilding pines across about 1.5 million ha of land and cleared more than 40,000 hectares of dense and moderate infestation.
Looking for thespians: cultural masterplan consultation Emma Conyngham
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What does Wanaka need? A proper theatre with a sprung stage for professional dancers? More touring performances from world-class acts? A public art gallery? A local history museum? A marae? A community art studio? A recording studio? Three Lakes Cultural Trust is developing the district's first independent Cultural Masterplan, a project which QLDC supports and will be aiming to align with the outcomes in the future development of cultural and community facilities. The Trust is keen to hear from all cultural consumers in our community. Whether you are a professional
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theatre director or a beginner kapa haka singer, or a photographer or a DJ; participants in all cultural activities that form the fabric of our society are invited to attend. A survey has been underway over previous weeks, and the results from that survey will be the basis of the discussion at the town hall meeting next Wednesday evening, May 29. The input provided will help develop an arts and culture strategy for the whole district reflective of and responsive to the communities' needs and goals. If you want to be a part of designing our district’s cultural masterplan, you are welcome to attend: Lake Wanaka Centre, Wednesday May 29, 6.30pm.
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Public submissions are now open on a proposed new development that aims to alleviate the long-term and seasonal worker accommodation shortage in Wanaka. Queenstown Lakes District Council received a resource consent application from Mt Iron Junction Ltd last November for a proposed mixed-use development on six hectares of unused land at the bottom of Mt Iron, which is bordered by State Highways (SH) 6 and 84. Wanaka local Steve Schikker and Peter Greene are backing the proposal, which is designed with 17 two- and three-bedroom two-story villas and the town’s first workers’ village. Up to 90 seasonal and long-term working residents could find accommodation and amenities in the dedicated village. The development would also undertake construction on a five-way roundabout at the intersection of SH 6 and 84 with Riverbank Road. Deemed as a critically needed move, the roundabout would aim to improve the safety and visibility of the intersection and connect it with the town’s existing
road network. Schikker said he is thrilled to see the support behind this project, which would help make traffic safer and meet the growing demand for more seasonal accommodation. “Upper Clutha residents have been crying out for years for a better way to connect our roads, and especially want to see the Riverbank Road intersection made safer,” he said. “We envision this project to really provide for our community’s growth, including a workers’ accommodation village, terraced housing, an upscale motel, a childcare centre, a service station, a mini-golf course and a small, niche retail area. We welcome feedback on this proposal, which will help us to provide a communitydriven development that has Wanaka’s best interests at heart.” Included in the proposal is moving Caltex Wanaka from Ardmore Street to the site. Public submissions are open for the development until June 14. Pictured: Artist renderings for Mt Iron Junction Development, a proposed mixed-use development on six hectares of unused land at the bottom of Mt Iron.
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A public meeting was held by the Hawea Community Association (HCA) at the Lake Hawea Community Centre on May 11 with around 100 community members in attendance. At the top of the agenda was Wanaka Airport expansion. Residents expressed that they would like the convenience of domestic flights to and from Wanaka; however this was clearly over-ridden by the larger concerns around the impact on lifestyle, environment and infrastructure. There was support for being able to fly to and from Wanaka airport on turbo-prop ATR type aircraft on regular scheduled flights to regional destinations. However, there was not clear support for jet aircraft. Significant concern was expressed regarding the wider infrastructure needs of the Upper Clutha (with the indication that infrastructure needs should be in place for the current levels of residents/ visitors, let alone the future needs). A key
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concern was that the cost of infrastructure fell to ratepayers (and that the visitor tax proposed by QLDC would be far from sufficient). Concern was also expressed regarding “over-tourism” in the region. Many Hawea residents would welcome a regular shuttle bus from Hawea to the Queenstown Airport.
The Capell Avenue shopping zone was also under discussion. The community was overall favourable to supporting options of integrating the Bodkin street reserve into the Capell Avenue shopping zone. An integrated reserve would need to be able to support a regular (weekly) market place; and be in addition to space provided by the developer for outdoor commercial space. The discussion around the Proposed District Plan enjoyed unanimous support for the Urban Growth Boundary to be contained North of Cemetery road, and West of Muir Rd. Township zoning did not need to be extended. The group supported the idea of building of residential flats within the Urban Growth Boundary which would provide much more affordable housing for those that can’t afford, or do not want, a full section with a house. Unit titles are governed by a body corporate which manages property upkeep, which is an appealing idea for the elderly or those not disposed to home maintenance. Pictured: Chair of the Hawea Community Association, April McKenzie.
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Petition available to lobby for better cancer care ALLISON MCLEAN
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A Winton man battling terminal cancer has a last wish for Wanaka: to help him appeal to Parliament prioritise better cancer treatment and care for New Zealanders. Blair Vining, a husband and father of two daughters, is battling stage four bowel cancer and lobbying for an expedited cancer treatment plan after his experience in October last year. Despite being given six to eight weeks to live without treatment, Vining reported that he was told he had to wait eight weeks for an urgent appointment with an oncologist after his terminal bowel cancer diagnosis. With no time to wait, Vining secured private care so his treatment could start within three weeks. He is reportedly on costly drugs that are affording him more time with his family and an ability to call on the Government to be accountable for a “lack of cancer action plan.” The rally cry behind Vining’s quest has spread far and wide, generating international attention and, most recently, a call for local support by a Wanaka woman who wrote to the Wanaka Sun about the story of the “top bloke” from her hometown. One way to assist Vining’s cause is to sign his petition, which was created to demand “the House of Representatives create a national cancer agency to address
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New Zealand’s cancer death rates, with responsibility for oversight of prevention, early detection, treatment, and survivorship, which should be well-funded and free from political interference, and should benchmark outcomes and report to the public.” At the time this story went to print, the online petition had collected 28,088 signatures, with over a month to go until its June 28 closing date and goal of 300,000 signatures.
The petition would be shared at a “final farewell” to Members of Parliament Michael Woodhouse and Hamish Walker. For more information on Vining’s petition, visit the Blair Vining’s Epic Journey Facebook page. Pictured: Blair Vining during a match between the parliamentary rugby team and the Blair Vining Invitational Side in Queenstown last month, which raised funds for the Blair Vining Sports Foundation and Garston School.
Central Otago District Council appoints new manager ALLISON MCLEAN
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A chartered accountant with professional experience in the private sector and local government is now Central Otago District Council's (CODC) new executive manager of corporate services. Leanne Macdonald leaves her position as chief financial officer at Horizons Regional Council in Palmerston North to come to Central Otago. She was also the previous manager of business services at Palmerston North Airport Ltd, a councilled organisation. CODC chief executive Sanchia Jacobs said she is pleased to welcome Macdonald to the organisation and the executive team. "During her time in local government Leanne has developed both the leadership and financial acumen required to
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effectively lead the corporate services function at Central Otago District Council and ensure the delivery of those high-value infrastructure projects we have committed to in the current ten-year plan," said Jacobs. "The selection panel was unanimous in its support of Leanne, and I am confident that she will bring an inclusive, people-focused management style to the role, and make a great contribution to Central Otago and the broader community." Macdonald said she and her husband have always loved Central Otago and its outdoor lifestyle. “To find a professional opportunity so well-matched to my skill set that also provides us the access to a way of life we have always wanted is an absolute delight,” said Macdonald. “My son-in-law is from Ranfurly and has always sung the delights of his homeland, so we are truly excited to experience first-hand
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Water main bursts in Hawea ALLISON MCLEAN
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The water supply to Lake Hawea residents is business as usual after a section of pipe failed on the reservoir side of the burst control valve last Sunday morning. According to Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC), the exact cause of the failure is unknown. Most residents had access to water within a few hours; however, they were asked to conserve water over the course of the day to help the reservoir refill. QLDC senior communications advisor Rebecca Pitts said their maintenance contractor was first made aware of the issue around 8am due to low reservoir level alarms. No notable damage is associated with the
water main burst, and no further action is required by Hawea residents. Pitts said once a reservoir has been drained, the fill time can vary between 10 and 30 hours based on demand and the fill rate. She said the depleted water supply did not pose a fire hazard. “The Hawea network operates on a rising/falling main system which does not require the reservoir to be connected to provide fire flows. In this configuration, the pressure generated by the pumps in the bores is used to pressurise the network, with the reservoir providing storage only, rather than relying on the head of the reservoir to generate the network pressure.” QLDC maintains eight public water supply schemes throughout the District, including Wanaka, Lake Hawea and Luggate.
Let your voice do the walking Neil Sonnekus
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Outdoors lovers are urged to have their say on the Walking Access Act of 2008. The Ministry for Primary Industries is reviewing the Act and has called for public feedback. Charlotte Denny, Director Environment and Communities Policy, said “the Act aims to provide free, certain, enduring and practical access to the outdoors for all sorts of activities, not just walking.” She said it included public access over land, bush, rivers, coasts, mountains and areas of cultural significance, whether in cities, towns
or further afield. “The review is looking at whether the Act is fit for the future, and what improvements are needed,” she said. “We’re keen to hear from individuals, organisations and groups with an interest in enjoying the outdoors. This includes everything from walking and bike riding to swimming and fishing, connecting with Mãori sites, outdoor education, hunting or even four-wheel driving.” Under the Act, a review must be undertaken after 10 years. More information about the review, including how to have your say, is available on at www.mpi.govt.nz/ walkingaccessreview
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Freshwater consultation on Cardrona River community starts next week ALLISON MCLEAN
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You can have your say on freshwater management during two community meetings at Lake Wanaka Centre this Tuesday. Otago Regional Council (ORC) will be reviewing The Regional Plan: Water at 12.30pm and 7pm and seeks to build on the work that the Wanaka community has previously done to establish values for the Cardrona River catchment area. Tuesday’s sessions will start with a short presentation, followed by a discussion around currently identified and new community values. ORC has adopted five Freshwater Management Units (FMUs) and five subunits, called rohe, which are areas by which waterways will be managed going forward. The Cardrona River catchment community is one of the first FMU value gathering sessions within ORC’s staged-approach. Alongside the Arrow River catchment, ORC will begin with these two communities as both have already started identifying values and objectives in their work with Council to set minimum flows. “The policy direction ORC takes in each FMU and rohe must reflect the values of the whole community,” said ORC chief executive Sarah Gardner. “We all rely on water in different ways, and the challenges associated with water are not isolated to particular sectors or parts of the community.” She continued, “…The conversation we need to have now will be framed inside the National Policy Statement for Freshwater
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Management that we must follow when making new water policy. The values of the Arrow and Cardrona Rivers will be important benchmarks for the policy-making process when we progress to objective-setting and determining limits on water quality impacts and water takes from those rivers.” ORC councillors adopted the FMUs and rohe at an April 3 meeting. In addition to Tuesday’s sessions, the community can have their say on Cardrona River’s FMU management via ORC’s website or by posting their feedback on a brochure that will arrive in the mail. Pictured: Map of the Cardrona River catchment.
Directors be warned It was quite the surreal situation ... the former Prime Minister in the dock – not as a star witness, but as a defendant. How paradoxical that such an accomplished luminary – someone who’d once run the entire country – was accused of failing so terribly in her governance of a construction company. As I write, Dame Jenny Shipley and her fellow directors are appealing to the Court of Appeal against their guilty verdicts in the Mainzeal case, and there is further legal argument underway, including a cross-appeal from the liquidators. Irrespective of the ultimate outcome, however, these proceedings serve as a seismic wakeup call to all – and, I stress, underscore and highlight all – who hold governance responsibilities, regardless of industry and organisational size. My fear is, however, that many are still soundly snoozing, blissfully oblivious to the nature and scope of their duties, or unwittingly assuming liquidators only pursue big-name leaders of mega multi-million-dollar corporates when things go belly-up. And, if you’re thinking: “Oh, I’m with a not-for-profit; this doesn’t apply to me”, settle in with your commercial counterparts, and read on. In a very brief nutshell, the Mainzeal case goes like this: the company collapsed in 2013 owing $110 million to unsecured creditors, many of whom were sub-contractors. The liquidators sued four former directors – including Dame Jenny, who was Chair – for breaches of their duties under the Companies Act 1993. At the heart of the case was the liquidators’ allegation the directors had traded recklessly, while the company was technically insolvent.
In his finding, the Judge ruled against the defendants, determining they should pay $36 million in total – up to $6 million for three of the four directors, including Dame Jenny, with the remainder to be paid by a fourth director, who was found to carry principal liability. You don’t have to be a big cheese I can’t stress enough at this point, if you’re in any type of governance role, don’t be lulled into a false sense of security by the stratospheric numbers, the household-name Chair and high-profile company in the Mainzeal case. Play your cards wrong and this could happen to you. Increasingly, we’re seeing liquidators explore more deeply how failed organisations conducted their business affairs, whether those at the top have upheld their duties, and if legal proceedings should be launched to recoup losses for creditors. Just recently, I read a report where liquidators were investigating whether action was warranted against the directors of another collapsed construction company. The losses in question? Well under a million. While that mightn’t seem much in a commercial context, it’s a pretty, pretty penny for most if you have to pay it out of your personal coffers. And, that’s exactly what many people who take on governance roles don’t at all appreciate – if things turn to custard, losses are incurred, and the court finds you’ve breached your duties, you can be required personally to pay any shortfall. She’ll be right – I’m insured Maybe. Maybe not. It’s all very well to have cover, but is it enough? One very large plate of food for thought that the Mainzeal case has served up for all organisations – commercial or not-for-profit – is liability insurance. Reportedly, the directors held $23 million in cover, leaving a rather eye-
watering $13 million deficit. But wait. There’s more. It’s been estimated that shortfall could double if a current application for costs and interest is successful. And, let’s not forget the cross-appeal. While the directors are arguing they shouldn’t be held at all responsible for Mainzeal’s demise, the liquidators contend the court should be doubling to $73 million the compensation to creditors, and that Dame Jenny’s liability be increased, given she was Chair. Cha-ching! The takeaway for all organisations from this is: first, go and check you have insurance and understand the policy. Second, check the cover is commensurate with any risk. Third, review the nature and level of your insurance regularly. One day, your life savings might depend on it. Fall prevention Having to claim insurance, though, is obviously “ambulance at the bottom of the cliff” territory. While being able to draw on cover undoubtedly cushions the landing, the fall, in itself, is, typically, excruciating. Not only, the financial collapse of something for which you’re responsible, together with all that that entails, but then the arduous, costly and protracted court proceedings. Focus on prevention. Charities Services’ website – charities.govt.nz – has some great information for officers of not-for-profits. Many people in our neck of the woods have set up businesses under a limited liability company structure. Remember, though, that’s limited liability, not no liability. The law accepts that there is inherent risk in all business, but that comes with an expectation you, as a director, will take reasonable and responsible steps to mitigate adverse outcomes – especially significant losses to creditors. It’s imperative you are well versed in your duties under the Companies Act. These are wide-
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with Janice Hughes ranging, but, as a start, always act in good faith, put the interests of the venture first and avoid conflicts of interest like the plague. If you’re even a smidgen worried about the financial or legal implications of something that’s going down, seek immediate advice. And, document, document, document. So many people I see ready to sign up for governance roles, either with companies or notfor-profits, have little-to-no appreciation for their duties – let alone the personal risk they can be signing up for. If in doubt, now’s the time to check it out with your legal adviser. Always keep in mind: you don’t have to be a behemoth Mainzeal to find yourself, your reputation and your worldly possessions in a liquidator’s crosshairs.
Please remember: the information in this column is designed as a general guide only and should not replace specific legal advice on a particular issue. Janice Hughes is a Director of Aspiring Law. If you have questions or feedback about this article, please contact Janice on 03 443 0900, or email janice@aspiringlaw.co.nz.
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Wayne Enoka, who is performing in the edgy stage show Avenue Q in Queenstown, considers himself a local. He may not be born and bred here, but two of his three sons were and, after living and starting up three businesses in Wanaka over the last 11 years that’s it, “This is home.” But even then, his route to playing the role of Cary Coleman in “Q”, closing this Saturday, wasn’t all that straightforward. He grew up playing sport on the North Shore of Auckland and even represented New Zealand in indoor cricket up to the age of 35, but “I’ve always loved music, I’ve always sung,” he said. “We did shows at school, but it was never anything that drove me to think I would be a TV personality or stage-show person or anything like that.” What actually got the ball rolling was that his wife, Mandy, bought him singing lessons as a Father’s Day gift. That led to roles in Grease, Mama Mia and now Avenue Q, which he described as being about “sex and porn and racism”. “The hardest thing to understand—and I’ve had family and friends coming to see the show—is how do you explain an adult Sesame Street to someone? What do they expect? You know, there’s parts where there’s puppet nudity, and there’s parts where there’s puppet sex. “But it’s not out there,” he hastened to add. “The script is so well written that it relates to everyone’s life. There’s dark humour, black humour, sexual humour, mental illness humour. You know, it says everything people want to say, but it’s not PC enough.” Even though the age restriction is 16, “The kids
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love the song The Internet is for Porn. There’s a song about being a racist, and the kids love that.” Along with Schadenfreude, which means taking delight in others’ misfortune, “the other song I sing is Loud as the Hell You Want, which is about being as noisy as you want [while having sex] and the neighbours will be able to sleep when you’re finished.” Technically, the role of Gary Coleman is usually played by a woman, because “vocally it’s less challenging [for women]. It’s at the top of my tenor range. It’s very high,” which simply attests to the man’s talent. “It’s a fa-a-a-bulous show,” the 49-year-old enthused. And after Q? He comes back to Wanaka to resume his role as a businessman. But “watch this space. I’ve already auditioned for another show.” What show would that be? “I’m not allowed to tell,” he laughed, as he often does, easily. Pictured: Wayne Enoka, left, performs in Avenue Q.
Alto reaches for monstrous high C Zelia Horrell landed her role in Avenue Q a week after returning to New Zealand from abroad. One of the reasons for the Southland native’s return was to be with her mother, who lives in Hawea Flat. “I was very lucky to get the role of Kate Monster, but that’s not the role I auditioned for. I auditioned for one of the Bad Idea Bears,” she said. “Kate Monster is one of the lead [puppet] characters. She is a kindergarten teacher and she has dreams to open up a Monsterstori School for monster children.” One of the songs she sings is Everyone’s a Little Bit Racist. Another is about the Internet, but Tricky Monster keeps on interrupting her, singing the crowd pleaser the Internet is for Porn. PHOTO: Supplied “In this show I feel like I have really developed as a performer, but particularly as a vocalist. It was notes that I don’t generally sing, being an alto.” quite challenging for me because there are high Pictured: Zelia Horrell, in Avenue Q.
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The documentary film Central to the Soul, which deals with the communities of Central Otago and the Queenstown Lakes districts via music, has been given a world premiere at the Doc Edge Festival. It will be screened at the Q Theatre in Auckland on June 7. The director, Bill Morris, said the film had been the brainchild of Steve Thomas, founder and director of Arts on Tour. Thomas approached Morris last year and between them they came up with the concept for the doco in a Dunedin cafe. “The film was been received very well,” Morris said. “I think people from all parts of New Zealand can see something they recognise in its celebration of community spirit. I think we all have a nagging sense that something is in danger of being lost in the rush of modern life and I hope this film gives
people a glimpse of what that might be.” Morris said one highlight was seeing Flora Knight and Sean Donald getting the crowd up waltzing at the Lowburn concert, a moment epitomising the spirit of small-town Central Otago. Thomas urged those who weren’t in Auckland or Wellington to encourage friends and family in those centres to attend a screening of Central to the Soul. He said the karakia at the opening and closing of the film was recited by Waiariki Parata-Taiapa and recorded in Karitange, Otago, on February 15, 2019. The opening and closing scenes are where a bridge once stood, Põtikiwhata-rumaki-nao, which formed a natural pathway across the Kawarau River. The bridge was integral for Mãori as a mahika kai (seasonal foodgathering practice) route to travel to Central Otago, where they gathered food and collected pounamu. Pictured: A scene from the film Central to the Soul.
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Following an incident last week in which a kite surfer was thought to be in trouble, causing a costly chain of events that involved the Coastguard and the police, it once again became clear that people do not always take the necessary safety measures on Lake Wanaka. “It’s been an interesting month this month,” said Lake Wanaka Coastguard president Jonathan Walmisley. “We’ve had a jet ski, a kite surfer and an inflatable kayak [problem], which
we’ve all responded to. And if there was a message I would like to put out, in two of those instances—the jet ski and the kayak—life jackets were not being worn.” He said in the case of the kayak, that could have become “quite critical”. Police would not reveal the name of the foreign-national kite surfer, nor the name of the person who alerted the police and Coastguard, for reasons of privacy. But Walmisley said “lifejackets save lives. The water is cold, and the likelihood that you will drown is high.”
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For many, it’s been months in the planning with endless gleeful stress over frocks, locks and lippie. The school formal is often the highlight of the year for seniors and plenty of fun was had at the ‘Garden of the
Gods’ themed night. Fairy lights and a metres of white, green and gold fabric transformed the venue into something Dionysus would have been proud of. The 262 students and partners boogied all night to local band, ‘No Reason’ and the school was very happy to report there was no bad behaviour on the night. Photos credit: Daniel Chew
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Pink Ribbon Breakfasts prove Wanaka’s good heart Wanaka’s women are a good bunch and this year’s efforts at multiple Pink Ribbon Breakfasts proved it. Each year the NZ Breast Cancer Foundation runs the month-long fundraiser which sees local advocates organise a pink breakfast that raises money for much needed research and support for women with breast cancer. The first event was organised by Anna Laming, Jane Sharman and Kelly Good who teamed up for their Pink Ribbon Breakfast on Friday, May 17 at
Urban Grind. “It was a lovely relaxed morning with delicious food and time to connect with a room full of beautiful and supportive women,” said Sharman. “We are delighted to announce that we raised over $2330 for the Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.” The second event was yesterday morning at Aspiring Village, where around 40 ladies in pink enjoyed a delicious breakfast. Standing proudly amongst them were four breast cancer survivors, Doreen Broadley, Susan Beardly, Jenny Hughes, and Maggie Ackley, who are living testament to the importance of research and treatment.
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The fraud complaints from online sites and social media sites are still rolling in. Please be careful when purchasing online and think of what assurances there are to ensure the transaction is likely to be honoured. Try not to be caught out. If something looks ‘too good to be true’ it generally is. It is worth doing some research. If a transaction can be done in person you are less likely to be feeding a fraudster who has a dozen transactions for the same item that doesn’t exist. A member of the public spotted a kite surfer in trouble when his equipment failed in Lake Wanaka near Ruby Island and called police. With the assistance of the Coastguard and the Harbourmaster, he was safely returned to land. He was lucky, as this could have ended badly. A big thanks to the person who called it in. This week police made another concerted effort into apprehending drink drivers. I am disappointed but not surprised that they caught six drivers over the legal alcohol limit, and one under the influence of drugs. It is a real problem here and I hope it’s not like this everywhere—it is definitely more specific to our area. Unacceptable anywhere in NZ. A male was arrested for possession of cannabis. It is not legal in New Zealand, so it is still definitely on our radar. Police are investigating a serious assault at a local bar as well as a number of other related offences involving a group of males who are new to town. We don’t accept that behaviour here. We attended two crashes this week; one involving a hit-and-run with a driver colliding with a pedestrian who
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was crossing the road, and the other was a driver leaving his lane on the Crown Range Road. Two opposing cars cannot have a head-on crash if they both stay in their own lanes, simple! Drive defensively. Over the last week a theft was reported from an unattended vehicle at a public area, and another from a public facility—keep an eye out if something looks out of place and let us know if you see anything suspicious that you think we should be aware of. Remember to secure your valuables at all times. I am sure you have cottoned on to the fact that I am suggesting that we all need to take some responsibility for our own behaviour. Look after your friends, look after your neighbours and look after others as you would like them to look after you. It is called ‘community’ and we have an awesome one. Help us to change behaviours and keep everyone safe. Don’t forget the new 105 number for non-emergency calls (if it’s already happened) and 111 for emergency calls (it’s happening now). Take care out there.
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Wins for Wanaka Across The Board Prems Defeat Green Island Wanaka were on the road this weekend and took on Green Island away in Dunedin. It was expected to be a tight game and it turned out to be just that. Debutants, John Skilton and Tim Zeestraten, started in a reshuffled back-four resulting in Blair Scoullar pushing into a midfield role. Green Island were quick to settle and utilise the size of their home ground by looking to play through-balls down the flanks for forwards to run on to. Wanaka's re-jigged back-four controlled this for the first 20 minutes and, once in possession, were comfortable playing out from the back. Although the first 30 minutes were even, Wanaka were first to score when Steve Pleskun received the ball around the edge of Green Island's penalty area. Steve then moved the ball sideways and gained a yard of space allowing him to drive a shot at goal. The shot had too much power and gave the keeper no chance of saving it and Wanaka were 1-0 up. Wanaka looked to control play and take the sting out of Green Island's forward runs and passes, but the home team drew level just six minutes later when a through ball had Green Island gain ground. A square pass followed and an equaliser via a tap in for the oncoming Green Island player. Half time score was therefore 1-1. The second half was a real battle in wet conditions, both sides would be disappointed in aspects of their game. In the 78th minute Wanaka's green card romance returned as Pleskun questioned an offside decision when he was clean through on goal. Players make mistakes, referees make mistakes, either way Wanaka needs to deal with these situations better. Down to ten men and 12 minutes to go, the captain Allan Carmichael and coach Ian Bell asked the team to dig in and show their character. Another debutant, Rory Hannon, who has come on for Zeestraten plays a part in a moment of magic for skipper Carmichael. Britton Dowling’s goal kick is played long, and even with ten men, Wanaka are looking to push for a winner. Rory wins a header and flicks the ball on to the advanced Carmichael. He is closely flanked on both sides by two defenders and as he drives towards the opponents 18 yard box it looks like the ball has run away from him. But a last stretch sees him chip the ball with the outside of his trusted left peg and it soars over the helpless Green Island keeper and nestled in the far corner of the goal. A truely classy finish from Carmichael. 2-1 Wanaka with eight minutes to play. It was a helter-skelter final few minutes but Wanaka hung on for the three points. For Wanaka, Carmichael’s winner is a stand out point in the game but keeper Britton Dowling had another fine game along with centre back Thomas Van Hees. Skilton, Zeestraten and Hannon played well on their debuts but Man of the Match goes to the experienced Blair Scoullar, who showed touches of class and twice went close to scoring with rasping shots from distance. Wanaka look forward to hosting the attacking Roslyn Wakari, at the Wanaka Rec Centre, 2:45pm kick off, next Saturday, May 25. Seniors overpower Queenstown Youth A second half fight back lifted the WAFC Seniors to their second win of the season. The 3-1 win over a spirited QAFC Youth side. Three goals in the final 30 minutes to Mike Finlay, Ethan Arratia and Sergio Leal were required after QAFC had taken the lead through Scott Kiddey. Playing at the Wanaka Rec Centre with a howling nor'wester ripping across the field, both teams settled quickly with good short passes causing concern for the opposing defences. The hosts were awarded an early penalty but the QAFC goalkeeper guessed correctly and denied striker Harry Grimsdale an opening goal. The visitors then looked to have taken the lead only for their goal to be disallowed for offside. The Seniors finished the half strongly but with nothing to show after several key saves from the Youth keeper. With the wind at their backs to start the second half the home side looked to capitalise, the combination of youngsters Hugo Allan and Fletcher Cavanagh looking most dangerous on the left wing. A lapse in concentration, however, gifted the visitors an opportunity to score which they gladly accepted, Kiddey scoring from the top of the box in the 50th minute. Only moments later it would have been two but for a goal line clearance by left back Finlay.
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The scores were levelled in the 65th minute when Finlay towered over the Youth defenders to head home from six yards from a measured Leal cross. Five minutes later midfielder Arratia, who had been absent through illness for the last week, struck with a curling right footed strike from the left wing. Argentine veteran Leal, then put the result beyond doubt in the 85th minute, picking the pocket of an opposition defender before rifling the ball into the back of the net. The win moves the Seniors up a place to 6th in Division One of the Radio Central Football League. They play host to Wakatipu this Saturday afternoon at 12:30. Senior Reserves too much for Arrowtown The WAFC Seniors Reserves team have played well and have been the better team in many of their games but vital mistakes and errors have cost them games. So Saturday saw the Senior Reserve team desperately seeking a win. For the third and final time this season they were up against Arrowtown with a win apiece in their previous meetings so far. Arrowtown started the game on the back foot by only managing to field 10 players and the Senior Reserves would make that advantage pay. They open the scoring with a nice move down the left wing with a nice ball sent forward from Captain Michael Bopp who found left midfielder Alex Whitehead who drove the ball towards the box and fired the ball into the back of the net to go up 1-0. Next, striker Zac Harbidge, got on the sheet but another lapse in concentration and a mistake saw Arrowtown hit back with a goal to make the halftime score 2-1 to Wanaka. The second half saw the introduction of Wanaka’s Flynn Brown from the bench into midfield. He linked well with his midfield partners Matt Carr and Tallis Lupo to create one of the goals of the season. Beautiful combination play worked the ball forward and found the feet of striker Harbidge. He then played it back to Tallis Lupo who got off a perfect shot that the Arrowtown keeper had no chance of stopping. 3-1. Ten minutes later, Harbidge got a crisp long-range shot off from just pass the halfway which perfectly flew over the top of the keeper and landed right in the top left corner of the goal. “Top-bins” to put Wanaka 4-1 up. Wanaka couldn’t celebrate just yet though. Their old friend “lack in concentration” showed up and Arrowtown hit back with two goals. But, Wanaka prevailed and the Senior Reserve team finally got their second win of the season. Although not their best performance, they looked ordinary at times and lacked the determination and defensive focus of their previous games, but they attacked with far more purpose and direction. This has been missing from other games. Hopefully they can put everything together in the upcoming games and finish the season strongly, lifting themselves off the bottom of the 2nd division table. Pictured: Lui Foggin and Zak Harbridge, WAFC Senior Reserves. – By Andrew Miller THURSDAY 23.05.19 - WEDNESDAY 29.05.19
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COMMUNITY NETWORKS WANAKA Help and advice Batty K Margaret Community Networks Manager Are you and your kids cool, calm and collected? a) Always (skip this article); b) If the stars align; c) I wish! (read on). Most children experience some form of anxiety. Scared of the dark? Worrying something will happen to mum or dad? Sore tummy? Don’t want to go to school? Won’t take no for an answer? In fact anxiety (defined as intense excessive and persistent worry and fear about everyday situations), is one of the most common human emotions felt by children and adults alike. But when your child’s anxiety starts to interfere with day-today life it may be time to seek support. Community Networks Wanaka supports ‘CALM Minds’, a group programme designed and led by Meg Bryant, local child and family therapist, to help parents of primary school children first understand and then feel calmer and more confident about managing their child’s anxiety. Meg explained “Anxiety is a growing problem. CALM helps parents to understand what lies behind their child’s behaviour, how to develop a calmer mind themselves and to prevent problem
situations from bubbling up. Everything is better shared in a group, hearing from and connecting with other parents tackling similar challenges.” Everyone craves tangible solutions such as a naughty step or sticker charts, says Meg, but real change is rooted in deeper, sometimes uncomfortable self-reflection by parents themselves, suggesting that before addressing their child’s problems, parents should “Put on your own oxygen mask first— like on an aeroplane.” Are you super-busy, speed talking, juggling a million things? Of course, what parent isn’t? But perhaps your stress is seeping into your child and affecting their behaviour. Teenagers are the biggest age group to seek anxiety support and yet Meg is perplexed that their parents are reluctant to participate. “There’s no point sending a teenager home after a session with a calm brain, only to interact with an agitated parent’s brain. High agitation and high cortisol (stress hormone) are contagious. Parents need to learn how to calm themselves and then manage their teenager’s behaviour.” Meg speaks from experience, she has four teenagers at home. Feedback from the last programme was very positive, with these key thoughts from the parents: listen, feel comfortable with
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your child’s discomfort, don’t try to fix problems, let them come up with solutions, take a breath and park it. Meg hopes to roll out CALM across Central Otago, for under-fives, primary age and teenagers, and has plenty of practical suggestions for parents from using a mindfulness app, to learning how to breathe
properly (via online/local courses). The key is to seek support and talk to someone. “Take a moment, even just 30 seconds, stop, look at the mountains, use the traffic-light delay at Albert Town Bridge to take a deep relaxing breath. Store up those precious moments of calm.” For more information contact CNW on 03 443 7799, info@communitynetworks.co.nz.
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A recent fish survey of Bullock Creek could suggest a good water quality in the spring creek. Members from the Otago Fish and Game Council, Upper Clutha Lakes Trust (UCLT) and an honorary Fish and Game ranger completed the survey as part of the Wanaka Urban Streams studies. The data will be used as part of the study undertaken by Wildland Consultants. Underneath the umbrella of the UCLT Wanaka Water Project, the studies are being done to examine the quality of water entering the lake from stormwater sources. A University of Otago masters student and an ecologist will next look at the quality and effects of stormwater runoff at several streams and waterways around town. The recent fish survey caught and released more than 100 fish in two sections of Bullock Creek. Seventy brown trout ranging from five cm to 48cm were measured along with 28 rainbow trout from 8cm to 54cm and two native koaro (galaxias
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brevipinnis), both about 8cm in length. The koaro is a threatened species and is ranked as declining. It has been found in other inflowing tributaries of Lake Wanaka, but has never been previously recorded in Bullock Creek. ''A high number of juvenile brown and rainbow trout, in both the upper and lower sections, confirms the importance of Bullock Creek as a nursery stream for the Lake Wanaka catchment,'' said Otago Fish and Game officer Paul van Klink. ''Trout do need a good quality habitat and their presence in the stream is a good indicator. However, we don't know for certain the water quality is excellent because we don't have the data from the studies yet." An Otago Fish and Game spokesperson told the Wanaka Sun that they want the public to be aware that small, seemingly unimportant urban streams need protecting for their ecological values. The UCLT Wanaka Water Project has more than $385,000 in funding, and is expected to be completed by the end of the year. Pictured: One of 70 brown trout found during a recent fish survey in Wanaka’s Bullock Creek.
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Question of the week: What is the most critical issue facing Wanaka today? Nicky Catchford: “I think it’s the fact that we haven’t got more than one supermarket… as a mum when you’ve got kids and you live here, it’s diabolical. We need competition in Wanaka.”
Paula Roberts: “The influx of tourism and how we’re going to manage the infrastructure behind it. How can we make this place what the locals moved here for?”
Mark Williamson: “I believe it’s population increase... I think it's probably the biggest thing we’ve got. The second biggest would be the Wanaka Airport, but it’s related… Keep it a sleepy little country town and send them all to Queenstown!”
Penelope Bye: “I’m a visitor here but I think one of the pressing things for Wanaka is maintaining its beautiful feeling and the atmosphere while still growing and keeping up with tourists to the town.”
Anonymous: “I’d say downtown Wanaka, the lack of parking and the street closures they are talking about is probably quite a big issue.”
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CONCERT REVIEW: Duo Col Legno Duo Col Legno was an amazing concert last week in the Lake Wanaka Centre. Not only was it a musical spectacle but also a visual one. Marimba player Yoshiko Tsuruta literally danced her way along the marimba–the length of a van–wielding four mallets with pinpoint accuracy. This was achieved by positioning her whole body and using extreme wrist and finger movements. Her whole generous performance was committed to memory. Heleen du Plessis, one New Zealand’s top cellists, was in fine form–totally immersed in the music and at one with her beautiful cello. The interplay between cello and marimba was magical. They had the total attention of the audience who were enthralled with this unusual spectacle of cello and marimba. The programme was cleverly planned, a variation of dramatic and tumultuous, delicate and tender, and rhythmic and fun. The audience was enthralled with both performers. It was more than just playing instruments–they both put their whole selves into the performance. It is remarkable that the synergy of cello and marimba has not been included in New Zealand repertoire previously and amazing that so many people turned up, uncertain of what to expect, but were rewarded with a great evening’s entertainment. Pictured: The marimba takes an hour to assemble and another hour to disassemble. From the left: Oban Hansen, Bruce Paulson and Marimba player Yoshiko Tsuruta. – By Trevor Williams
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Merino, if anyone has any Merino clothing to spare could you kindly drop it into the Salvation Army Family Store, 48 Helwick Street Wanted by the Salvation Army Family Store, if any one has any spare pillow cases we would love them, please just drop them into the store, thanks. The Salvation Army Family Store is desperately needing good quality mens clothing and shoes. If you could please just drop these into the store or phone for a pick up for large amounts. 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.
Netball Upper Clutha Fyfe Law 24 v Mac Diamonds. Mountainside 32 v Silverthreads 26. Mac B 22 v Cromwell Town Country B 25. Mac SS1 23 v WLHC 26. Stihl Shop Hawea 23 v Pioneer 3 15. MacYr 10a 27 v Cromwell Town Country C 26. Lake Bar 14 v Mac D 32. Cromwell Town country A 46 v Pioneer 1 35. Mac Yr 9/10b 23 v Hawea Spirit 22. Proactive 24 Mac A 42 v The Camp Hawea 44. Pioneer 2 51 v Hawea Property Maintenance 59. Men’s Tarras Golf Purvis Cup (Medal) and putting Round 2; S Johnston 30, D Allen 31, C Still 31,G Rive 33, D Agnew 33, K Galloway 34, H Reinecke 34, S Johnston 86-14-72, D Agnew 92-18-74,H Reinecke, 83-8-75, M Hyndman 104-29-75, C Still 102-24-78, D Allen 107-29-78. Nett Eagles M Hyndman (1) D Allen (1) C Still (1). Birdies C Still (1). Twos C Still (1). Wanaka Stadium bowls Monday Evening Edgewater Trophy: 1st Ken Mitchell K Norman N Robertson 2nd A Coupe P Hope K Outram 3rd T Malcolm L Roberts B Holmes. Tuesday Morning 2x4x2: 1st K Light K Davey 2nd= B Wilson Ken Mitchell, B Holmes B McKenzie. Tuesday Afternoon 2x4x2: 1st G Thomas G Campbell 2nd R Griffiths J Hill 3rd G Cameron B Thorburn. Wednesday Afternoon Triples: 1st Gilda Cameron S Watt R Woolley 2nd D Guy J Skeggs Mary Young 3rd C Kiewiet J Bryant T Parkinson. Wednesday Evening Trades: 1st Bad Neighbours 2nd Clubbers 3rd Winos. Thursday Afternoon Triples: 1st A Moore M Wilson R Chartres 2nd I Brown F Beardsley B Holmes 3rd N Turner D Studholme B Wilson. Thursday Evening Trades: 1st Taffy 2nd Stonewood 3rd Lakers. Friday Progressive Skips: 1st D McLeay 2nd B Holmes 3rd P Traynor; Thirds 1st C Kiewiet 2nd R Chartres 3rd M Briggs Leads; 1st N Matheson 2nd B Wilson 3rd T Hyder. Wanaka Bridge Club Results Monday – Roy Stakes 2 North/ South: 1st Lynne Fegan Maggie Stratford 62.31% 2nd Nan Ottrey Sherril Harries 58.14% 3rd Ken Saxby Heather Wellman 56.82% East/ West 1st Ian McDonald Lesley Davies 57.58% 2nd Joy Baxter Barbara Waterworth 56.82% 3rd Jenny Pryde Jo Wallis 56.44% Wednesday – Lindis Pairs 1 North/South: 1st Carolyn Field Jen Milburn 61.46% 2nd Marion Furneaux Robyn Gilchrist 57.64% 3rd Peter Hart Nicola Brown 52.78% East/ West 1st Blair Coghill Miranda O'Leary 57.54% 2nd Sonya Adams Sherril Harries 56.75% 2nd Helen Henshall Lyn Hill 56.75% Friday 17 May - Handicap : North/ South: 1st Carol Orbell Shona Watt 55.43% 2nd Sherril Harries Maggie Stratford 54.98% 3rd Jacquie Staley Judy Briggs 54.07% East/ West 1st Alan Chisholm Morag Chisholm 62.74% 2nd Jeanette Gillies Noelene Raffills 60.72% 3rd Sheryl Strudwick Jan Anderson 57.87% THURSDAY 23.05.19 - WEDNESDAY 29.05.19
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SERVICES 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. FREE COMPUTER LESSONS for older people - Community Networks is offering one-on-one lessons in your own home on your own device or at our offices. If you are interested please call into Community Networks or phone 03 443 7799. 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. FOODBANK - available for people in need. Contact Community Networks your local hub resource hub for social wellbeing services.
NOTICES Wanaka Salvation Army Family Store. Opening Hours – Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm, Saturday 9.30am – 4pm. We look forward to seeing you here! Donations kindly received. Please drop them into the Salvation Army Family store or ph 443 5068 to book a pick up. Cut rags (100% cotton) and drop cloths, only $7 for a big bag. Now in the yard container at Wastebusters. Open 9-5 seven days. Business Networking International. The Wanaka chapter of BNI meets weekly at 7am Tuesday morning. Great networking opportunity to grow your business. Contact Randal Dobbs for information 021 973 043 Rags, rags, rags ... little ones, big ones, cotton ones and drop cloths, available from the Wanaka Salvation Army Family Store 443 5068.
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The proposed bed tax
The debate around the proposed bed tax seems to be one-sided with the council appearing to be trying to force through its remedy for “tourism” in the form of a bed tax. Accommodation providers are being asked to pay for the Queenstown Lakes District Council failing to recognise and plan for the increase in tourism in New Zealand and in our area in particular. Any resident who has lived here, whether long term, or like Mr Boult shifting here from elsewhere, or anyone who has enjoyed visits to the area, would have to be to blind and deaf not to notice the problems that increased tourism has brought to the district. The proposed non-binding referendum would appear to be tokenism for democracy and a waste of rate-payer funds. The “easy option” according to the council is to charge a bed tax, hitting every accommodation provider in the area; the hotels, motels, and BnB operators, whether they have 300 guests a night or just one, whether they are commercial operators or just families or retirees trying to meet the costs of living in such an expensive region. It appears that only one sector of the tourism industry is to contribute to the overall cost to the region and its infrastructure. Why not the jet boat owners, ski companies, bungy jumping, tour companies, and many others? Not clear is how this proposed “tax” will work? How will the tax will be collected? Will campervan companies based in Queenstown (as providers of beds) be charged bed tax for every night they rent out a van from a base in the region)? Will the users of the council-provided freedom camping areas be charged a bed tax (they are currently allowed to stay free, use free toilets and showers and access free wi-fi)? Will ratepayers of QLDC also need to pay bed tax should they choose to stay in accommodation in the area? Is this tax only for overseas visitors or do New Zealanders pay as well? QLDC ratepayers who are also accommodation providers have already been hit by the council by having to pay up to a third more in their rates after being encouraged to register as an accommodation provider. I am against the proposed bed tax and believe that the burden of tourism should be shared across the whole sector. Perhaps it is time to consider whether we want tourism at any cost. Brian Ward PHOTO: SUPPLIED
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N o t i c e b o a rd | P a p a P ā n u i Meeting Schedule - June 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 below, during the month of June 2019. Resource Consent Hearing (Staysouth.com Ltd RM180493) – Crowne Plaza Hotel (Level 3), Beach Street, Queenstown. Tuesday 4 June 2019 at 10.00am. Hearing of submissions to the QLDC Speed Limits Bylaw 2019 – Armstrong Room, Lake Wānaka Centre, 89 Ardmore Street, Wānaka. Wednesday 5 June 2019 at 10.00am.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Climate emergency demands a response
Extinction Rebellion youth demonstrated in Wanaka on Anzac Day to express their outrage at climate inaction. Nelson and Canterbury councils have declared a climate emergency. The NZ Government announced plans for a carbon neutral NZ by 2050. Yet, QLDC and QAC press on with their secretive plans to develop an international airport in Wanaka which will markedly increase carbon belching flights for an ever-increasing crush of tourists that are harming our local quality of life. Just who is QLDC representing? Certainly not the “Clean and Green” tourism advertising of NZ. Certainly not Wanaka region residents who have never been asked if they even want more tourism much less an international airport. It’s representing its own financial interest as the co-owner of Wanaka/Queenstown airports. It’s time for local government to declare a climate emergency and take urgent action to decrease climate destruction rather than to scramble for ever more tourism income. Bernard Fouke
Hearing of submissions to the QLDC Speed Limits Bylaw 2019 – Mezzanine Meeting Room, Queenstown Events Centre, Joe O’Connell Drive, Frankton, Queenstown. Thursday 6 June 2019 at 10.00am. Audit, Finance & Risk Committee – Council Chambers, 10 Gorge Road, Queenstown. Thursday 6 June 2019 at 10.00am. Traffic & Parking Subcommittee – Council Chambers, 10 Gorge Road, Queenstown. Monday 10 June 2019 at 2.00pm. Planning & Strategy Committee – Council Chambers, 10 Gorge Road, Queenstown. Thursday 13 June 2019 at 10.00am. Appeals Subcommittee – Council Chambers, 10 Gorge Road, Queenstown. Thursday 13 June 2019 at 11.00am or at the conclusion of the Planning & Strategy Committee, whichever is the latter. 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. Infrastructure Committee – Council Chambers, 10 Gorge Road, Queenstown. Thursday 20 June 2019 at 10.00am. Queenstown Lakes District Council – Council Chambers, 10 Gorge Road, Queenstown. Thursday 27 June 2019 at 1.00pm. 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 POOL CLOSURE SUNDAY 26 MAY Wanaka Recreation Centre (WRC) is proud to host the annual Inter-Club Meet organised by Wanaka Swim Club. As a result all pools and the meeting room by reception will be closed to the general public from 8.00am-5.00pm on Sunday 26 May. WRC pool crew are taking this opportunity to carry out routine maintenance on the adult hot pool which will also be closed. The indoor courts, outdoor facilities and ‘dryside’ changing rooms and showers remain open as normal. All pool facilities will be available for public swimming after 5.00pm until the normal weekend closing time of 8.00pm. Many thanks for your co-operation while we host this awesome comp. For more info about the event email wanakaswimclub@gmail.com. For all WRC queries please call (03) 443 9343 or email wrc@qldc.govt.nz.
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Wanaka’s athletes take a slew of prizes Emma Conyngham
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Wanaka won big at the 2018 ASB Otago Sports Awards last Friday night with three Wanaka Olympians the winners on the night, plus the Wanaka-based high performance snow sports team coaches, and Challenge Wanaka’s race director, Bill Roxbrugh. Zoi Sadowski Synnott won the ASB Otago Supreme Award 2018 over category winners, Adam Hall, Katey Martin, Nico Porteous, and the Southern Steel Netball team. Zoe had an amazing year topped off with the first medal at the Winter Games in 26 years. This is the first time the supreme award has been won by a junior and is the first female since Alison Shanks in 2009. This may not be her last too, at the tender age of 17. The Wanaka-based NZ High Performance Park and Pipe Coaching Team was the winner of the Otago Community Trust Coach of the Year award. The team of Tommy Pyatt, Sean Thompson, Mitch Brown, Mike Hanley, and Bruce Wells are headed up by Tom Willmott, a past winner of this category, who had a massive season capped off with
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the team helping to achieve two bronze medals at the Winter Olympics. It was a rising star in snow sports winning the Skeggs Foundation Junior Sportsman of the Year award; Nico Porteous, the day after Zoi, repeated the feat of winning a bronze medal for New Zealand—not a 26-year wait but a 24hour one to get New Zealand’s third medal at the Winter Olympics. Adam Hall took away the Speights Sportsman of the year repeating his win of this award in 2010. During Adam’s week in Pyeong Chang, he not only took a gold and a bronze, but he was also named as a co-recipient of the prestigious 2018 Whang Youn Dai Achievement Award, recognising Adam’s vast contributions to the sport and
the spirit of the games. Challenge Wanaka won the University of Otago Innovation in Sport. “To be recognised for innovation in sport is something pretty special,” Challenge Wanaka Race Director, Bill Roxburgh said. “We work hard at engaging with our local community and are proud we are always looking for innovative ways to improve each year on what is already a world class event. Winning the University of Otago Innovation of Sport Award is fantastic recognition of all the hard work that goes on, much of it unseen behind the scenes, from everyone involved in the event.” Sport Otago Chief Executive, John Brimble commented, “Once again the ASB Otago Sports Awards showcases and demonstrates the exceptional talent that we produce within Otago. This talent pool is across the broad spectrum and reflects the love and involvement of Otago youth in sport, recreation and physical activity. Because of our isolation and long distances, our sportspeople have to travel along with the conditions and environment we are used to training and competing in; we breed resilience and mental toughness.” The qualifying period for the awards was April 1, 2018 to March 31, 2019.
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