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Ballet bunnies Food drive in gear page 2

Masonic Lodge grants page 3 Evie Wilson, Chloe Riley-Miarry, Emily Lovelock, Isabella Noble-Kirkbride, Holly James, Aiva Pattinson-Trent and Bryne Bloxham performed in the Aspiring Ballet School’s end of year concert on Sunday. About 70 students from Queenstown and Wanaka were involved in the show which was dedicated to Jennie Kjelgaard who passed away PHOTO: wanaka.tv this year.

Businesses on the move Caroline Harker

Lion’s share for clubrooms

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Novice rowers compete like pros page 20

rental listings

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Wanaka businesses relocating in town give a variety of reasons for their move, but one thing reoccurs: the more central you are, the busier you will be. The epicentre seems to be the intersection of Ardmore and Helwick streets.

Thunderbikes partner Willem Groenen said moving from the corner of Admore and Brownston streets to Quest in lower Helwick Street has resulted in a five-fold increase in foot traffic in the business. “The retail foot traffic is so much better it’s bizarre,” he said. Ironically Thunderbikes’ move wasn’t because they were looking for more customers. “The old shop was much bigger than we needed. It was mainly a cost decision.”

The Salvation Army Family Store has moved into the old Thunderbikes site and manager Lynette Thompson said there is much more foot traffic

than there was in the old premises and the new store has off-street parking.

“People would drive by with a carload of stuff to donate to the shop and then see there were no free parking spaces and go somewhere else,” Lynette said.

The Green Room owner Charlotte Evers-Swindell has moved her business from upstairs in Spencer House Mall to the cottage in Ardmore Street which used to be Kate Findlay Interiors.

“Flowers are beautiful and should be in a beautiful space. My ultimate dream was to have a florist shop in this cottage so when it came up for lease I grabbed it,” Charlotte said. In her first week in the new shop Charlotte is already noticing a big increase in impulse buying.

The Mediterranean Market which moved from Reece Crescent, is also enjoying an increase in passing trade.

“We definitely get more customers here, especially visitors to Wanaka,”

administration manager Sharon Wilson said. “We’re more visible.

But the main reason we moved was because we needed more parking space and bigger premises.”

Profile also seems to be what has attracted tenants to the new Ardmore Holdings building on the old West property beside Bullock Creek. Project coordinator Ian Weir said the three downstairs tenancies and eight upstairs business premises were snapped up months ago. BNZ opens there on Monday and Speight’s Ale House also opens next week. “There’s a natural attraction to a new building and it’s a great location,” Ian said. Of the 11 tenants five are relocations and six are new businesses in town.

Meanwhile Henry Heard of Wanaka Fine Wines has pulled out after 11 years retailing in Helwick Street. “A business like ours can’t survive 100m from a supermarket,” he said. Other factors were internet wine sales and

a decline in tourist numbers, he said.

Gifted Design is moving into the former wine shop, after seven “really good years of trading” in Spencer House Mall. Owners Caz Cruden and Rachael Bowering said they are moving because they want bigger premises and plan to expand more into the tourist market.

Hospo Bros Ltd, which owns Water Bar, has purchased two bars in Post Office Lane. Woody’s and Barluga will change hands as going concerns on Tuesday. The bars were owned by Good Group. CEO Russell Gray said in a press release, “The offer was made to us to sell and the Board of GGL believe it is the right time to accept that offer and focus on our large businesses in the bigger markets”. The company is retaining the Botswana Butchery brand but closing the Wanaka restaurant on Saturday.

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Food drive in gear Tim Brewster Pasta, potatoes, poultry and cheese: These are a few of the favourite things for this year’s Wanaka Sun Christmas Food Drive.

The annual Wanaka Sun Christmas Food Drive around Wanaka is being held on Tuesday, December 18, from 6pm and items such as rice, frozen meat, pasta and vegetables are in demand.

“I don’t want to sound ungrateful, but apart from tinned fish, we’ve just got too many cans,” Community Networks manager Kate Murray said.

Wanaka’s food bank is accessed by a number of groups such as Presbyterian Support and the Salvation Army and other social services who refer individuals and

families in need. “It takes the stress off families.

If they can get a food hamper, or some necessary supplies, then the money they save can be used for their mortgage or for activities or presents for the kids,” Salvation Army social services coordinator Jo Shaw said. “The flow on effect from that helps steer them away from stressful domestic situations.”

Contributions for families at Christmas have already started with Wanaka's National Transport and Toy Museum donating a large box of toys to add to the food drive. "It is important that everyone gets to enjoy toys at Christmas time even if they can't afford them,” museum owners Debbie and Jason Rhodes said.

As well as filling the

Makarora student MAC Dux

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storeroom for use over the holiday period, the food drive will contribute to making up a number of hampers which can be used for family Christmas dinners Kate said. An example would be a chicken, ham or roast

combined with vegetables, Christmas biscuits, sweets and a dessert such as a pavlova. The food bank has a freezer and a large storage area so anyone can drop items off in their own time at the Brownston Street centre.

Toxic algae warning given Tim Brewster Lethargy, muscle tremors, fast breathing, twitching, paralysis, and convulsions: These are not the symptoms of the latest batch of party pills, but could occur from swallowing naturally forming algae that may find its way into Upper Clutha waterways.

The Otago Regional Council (ORC) is warning people to be wary of the possible presence of Phormidium, a toxic alga in rivers and lakes throughout the Otago region this summer.

The ORC director of environmentalinformation and science Doctor John Threlfall said the alga occurs naturally in a wide range of water quality conditions, including relatively clean waters.

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In rivers, Phormidium is a common toxic alga which typically forms a thick brown-black slimy alga mat on large rocks, stones, and cobbles, he said.

“It’s not unknown in Central Otago. It is a native and is found in the Dunedin area and North Otago.”

If the mats detach they may float downstream to become caught up in other debris such as sticks.

When the Phormidium mats die and dry out, they become light brown or white. Either fresh or dried, it can be highly toxic and harmful to humans and animals. This is especially true for dogs, as they are particularly susceptible to poisoning from both mat-forming and freefloating toxic alga.

“Many dogs enjoy being

in the water and can eat these algae intentionally or by accident, which can have tragic results,” John said.

If an algal bloom is present, people have been known to develop allergic reactions such as asthma, eye irritations, rashes, blistering around the mouth and nose, and gastro-intestinal disorders, including abdominal pain, cramps, and diarrhoea.

Dr Threlfall said any reaction depends on the type of toxic algae, the type of toxins present, and

the concentration of the toxin in the water.

“The higher the concentration of algae toxins and the longer the contact with the water, the more severe the symptoms are likely to be,” he said.

Where humans become ill or are suspected of being ill after swallowing water containing algal bloom, medical advice should be sought immediately.

Likewise, if animals become sick, a veterinarian should be contacted, he said.

Ruby Reddington from Makarora is this year’s Mount Aspiring College Dux. Ruby was described as an exceptional young woman who epitomizes all round excellence at Friday’s senior prize giving.

“Ruby has been a great asset to the college and a role model of humble dedication,” Year 13 Joss Walker said. Ruby has been awarded a Law Scholarship for her joint Bachelor of Law and Commerce which she plans to begin at Victoria University next year. She was the highest achiever in Year 13 Enterprise, Economics and Spanish at MAC this year.

Runner-up dux (proxime accessit) went to Ben Sherson who was the

highest achiever in Year 13 Chemistry, Computing and Mathematics with Calculus.

The prizes for best all round girl and boy went to Rosie Thomson and Gabriel Schwarz respectively. Rosie was

described as a person of honesty, compassion and integrity, and Gabriel as a positive role model and an all round student of the highest order.

Both students achieved excellent academic results. Among their other numerous achievements, Rosie excelled in drama, played netball and basketball at senior levels and was chair of the student council, and Gabriel was a football star, a member of the Board of Trustees, an ODT Class Act recipient and a Heart of the District Award recipient for outstanding voluntary service.

The junior prize giving was held last Wednesday.

The school prizes are listed on page 17.

Young stroke survivors Tim Brewster After a stroke debilitated her at the age of 13 it seemed unlikely Maria Fredatovich would ever experience a rewarding, active life. Now 30, the Wanaka-based woman has done more than many her age. Despite eyesight so poor she can’t drive and the right side of her body still lacking sensation and mobility her determination to live life has seen her gain a Bachelor’s degree in interior design, travel through 40 countries, and enjoy kitesurfing, skydiving, skiing and canyoning. However a meeting in July with Mckenzie, a 12 year-oldgirl who suffered a stroke earlier this year, prompted Maria to re-evaluate her priorities.

“Only five percent of strokes happen to people under 45. There are no networks or support for us,” she said.

For the last two months Maria has been on a fundraising mission to help Mckenzie lead a more physically active life, a crucial part of dealing with the effects of a stroke.

After selling raffle tickets outside the supermarket and cafés, ringing businesses around Wanaka for contributions, and setting up a website to inform potential sponsors, she has raised $2800 and set up Young Stroke Survivors NZ. Now she’s set her sights on building

up a fund for other young stroke survivors to take part in active outdoor experiences with her latest project an online auction of a rugby ball signed by the 2012 All Blacks.

Much of the focus is to form a network of young stroke survivors who can support each other in what can be a

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solitary experience. Maria discovered that herself when as a young teen she was unable to participate in outdoor activities with her schoolmates.

Originally from West Auckland from the Fredatovich winemaking family, Maria’s family also experienced a four year battle with ACC to receive compensation, and assistance for costs such as gym payments, for her stroke which happened after brain surgery for a series of epileptic fits.

“I’ve always wondered how they assess things,” she said. Much of the early stages of recovering from a stroke requires fairly intensive one-onone physical therapy and sports coaching. She’s hoping her fundraising will enable people like Mckenzie to experience activities she did last year such as the adaptive ski programme at Cardrona “Without exercise and outdoor activity you lose mobility and it’s hard to forge an independent life.”

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Skydive pioneer farewelled

Deed of settlement handover

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Tim Brewster Local identity and tourism skydiving pioneer Dave Hall was farewelled by

friends and family at a memorial service at Wanaka Airport last Friday. The service was attended by an estimated 400 people with speakers

recalling his sense of adventure and pioneering approach to skydiving and BASE jumping as well as his passion in setting up Skydive Wanaka

with partner Jools. At the conclusion of the service a guard of honour was formed by Skydive Wanaka employees and Dave’s casket was carried

onto the skydiving plane for a farewell fly past.

An obituary for Dave is planned for next week’s Wanaka Sun.

The Deed of Settlement for New Zealand’s only dedicated cross country ski area, Snow Farm, was handed over to QLDC Mayor Vanessa van Uden in a small ceremony attended by MP Jacqui Deans, Pisa Alpine Charitable Trust members, Central Lakes and Otago Community Trusts representatives, cross country skiing and biathlon athletes and the Lee family last Friday.

“The Snow Farm was conceived and developed

by John and Mary Lee in 1990, and the land and cross country ski field and associated winter sports business has been owned and operated by them until this last season,” QLDC community general manager Paul Wilson said.

“Their view was that the field should be in community ownership and so it was sold to the charitable trust to be handed back to the community.”

The Deed of Settlement ensured the ownership of the Snow Farm land passed to QLDC to be held in perpetuity as a recreational reserve.

Weeds in the water Tim Brewster

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Victory for local photographers The Wanaka Camera Club has won the Photographic Society of New Zealand’s Bowron Trophy this year for the first time.

The club had to submit four images with an

underlying theme to the landscape competition.

Thierry Huet, Tim Pierce, Del Tubb and Allen Hogan, who are all A grade members of the club, were selected from thirteen submissions to

represent the club.

Seven clubs from around New Zealand enteredwithChristchurch Photographic Society coming second and Kapiti Coast Photographic Society in third.

Wanaka show almost tops A nationwide radio poll for listeners on the Farming Show rating A and P Shows early this week placed the Wanaka event second in the nation behind Canterbury. The Poverty Bay A and P Show was third followed by Lake Hayes and Hawkes Bay.

The annual lagarosiphon lakeweed control programme is scheduled to start in late January, 2013 using a combination of suction dredging, diquat application and hand weeding. A strong focus is on high public-use sites including boat ramps and popular swimming/boat launching beaches, Crown Property Management & Pastoral, Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) manager, Bill Naik said.

“We schedule our control works outside of periods of high lake use, such as Christmas and New Year. We’re achieving a high level of control of lagarosiphon. We’ve contained it to the south end of the lake. We’ve reduced lagarosiphon weed beds significantly

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in areas of the lake such as Paddock Bay, Roy’s Bay and around Ruby Island.”

Bill also said concerns about the use of diquat were not backed by scientific studies.

“Diquat has been used to treat lagarosiphon in Lake Wanaka since 1974.

Diquat has been used in New Zealand lakes for more than 50 years as it is safe, efficient and also cost effective, and scientific studies have shown that there are no detrimental impacts on water, fish or people,” he said.

“Every new infestation can be attributed to a direct linkage – ie ornamental pond overflows or flood flows – or human activities such as deliberate release (such as aquarium contents) or accidental [such as] recreational

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watercraft and commercial fishing nets.” In response to a text in this week’s viewpoint text board: There has never been any instance when birds were a likely factor in spreading

weeds.

The programme is in its seventh year of a ten year plan.

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Masonic Lodge grants Caroline Harker A new $5000 scholarship from the Masonic Lodge went to MAC Year 13 student Mandy Cooper (pictured) for ‘a significant contribution as a leader and role model.’

“It was such a surprise when my name was read out,” Mandy said. “With something that big you don’t think it’s going to be you.” Mandy is going to Massey University in Wellington next year to do a degree in communications.

Masonic Lodge treasurer Gordon Girvan said the lodge plans to make the scholarship an annual one. All the winners

have to do is report back in a year’s time about how their studies went.

Gordon said the Lodge had given some funding to climber Finn Fairbairn several years ago and it was gratifying to see him on the podium at the MAC prize giving ceremony last week.

The Wanaka Masonic Lodge is also donating $10,000 towards the new Hawea Community

centre. “We choose them because they have done a good job raising money themselves,” Gordon said.

“It’s a good, worthwhile cause.”

The Wanaka Masonic Lodge has donated more than $100,000 to the community during the last decade. Funds come from leasing car parks.

Another new annual scholarship presented at the MAC prize giving was created by the Upper Clutha Community Arts Council. This year it went to Jessica Jay who received $250.

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Helping hand for police More rules for farmers Photo : WANAKA.tv

Caroline Harker

Bubbles, sun, community spirit or a combination of all three prompted an unnamed racegoer to pose with two constables attending the Cromwell races.

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Ecologists are working with local farmers to identify areas of native vegetation on private land which are of national significance.

They are also looking at habitats of indigenous fauna which fall into the same category.

“It’s been a great project with incredible support from landowners,” QLDC policy analyst Ralph Henderson said.

Information on the sites is not being released to the public at this stage. “There is a degree of sensitivity around the boundaries of the sites,” he said. “Details will not be released until the boundaries are finalised.” Some of the sites will be identified in the revised District Plan which comes out in October next year.

The council was directed

to carry out the project by the Environment Court after the original District Plan was challenged by Forest and Bird. “This project has been an issue on the council’s radar for ten years now,” local farmer Richard Burdon said. “Many farmers have sites they have been protecting for a long time.

This is a more formal process, but it has to be done.” Richard said some farmers who have been through tenure review, a process which on average takes seven years, feel they are going over old ground.

“A lot of land is already protected through various means including the RMA and carbon sinks,” he said. “Why keep adding another set of rules on top of the ones we already have?”

Ralph Henderson has

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told farmers many areas of native vegetation will not be regarded as being of national significance. “The presence of indigenous vegetation, even high quality indigenous vegetation, may not be sufficient to meet the test of significance,” he said.

All farms in the district have now been visited. “We focused on lowland areas because research shows they are at greater risk,” Ralph said.

Ecologist Glenn Davis who is working for the council said they have identified “plenty of interesting areas”. He said rarity of vegetation and habitat are the key drivers in classifying areas as being nationally significant, and the classification will give the areas a greater degree of protection.

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inbrief Carols in the park The Combined Churches of Wanaka which consist of the Anglican, Catholic, Presbyterian, Lighthouse, New Life and Baptist churches are hosting the annual Community Christmas Carol event at the Dinosaur Park on Saturday December 15 at 5.30pm.

The 28-strong choir have been practising hard for the last few weeks and the Holy Family School children will also be singing. Local Anglican priest Damon Plimmer said they were all looking forward to sharing in the celebration with the community. Everyone is invited to attend on the day to sing along to their favourite carols, he said. People are also invited to bring a non-perishable item for the Wanaka food bank. The Lions will be manning the barbecue and selling sausages on the evening, or families are welcome to bring their own picnic to eat while they enjoy the carolling.

Adam wins attitude award PHOTO: Caroline Harker

Lion’s share for clubrooms Caroline Harker The Upper Clutha Rugby Club is a step closer to having new $1.5million clubrooms after Wanaka and District Lion’s Club president Neil Cowie (left) presented rugby club president Nick Thompson with a cheque for $33,000 on Monday. The Lion’s held a fundraising black tie dinner for the rugby club in September.

Nick said the proposed extensions and alterations to the old clubrooms will provide the community with a new venue for hire, as well as giving the club better facilities.

“It’s the perfect venue,” he said. It will have a wonderful view, it’s close to town and the motor camp and it will have seating for 150 people.” The club hopes to have funds for the alterations by 2014. Nick said they will be applying for grants, fundraising and selling some of the 60-odd cattle they own around the district.

Local food for local people The Localising Food Tour is in Wanaka this week with a series of workshops being held from today (Thursday) to Sunday and led by Golden Bay permaculturist and earth care educator Robina McCurdy.

On each stop of the nationwide tour the local community can participate in hands-on practicals to gain the skills needed to create a big harvest from a small space. The workshops are intended to create motivated, skilled, and locally supported home growers.

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Wanaka based Paralympian Adam Hall won the Attitude Sports Performer Award at a black tie gala evening at Auckland’s Viaduct Events Centre last weekend. ACC chief executive Ralph Stewart said the eight recipients of this year’s Attitude Awards “have pursued life with a positive attitude, strength and determination. They demonstrate that with ambition and the right support it’s possible for anyone to achieve their goals, regardless of the obstacles they face along the way.”

New flood alert system The Otago Regional Council (ORC) will use Twitter to alert the public to predicted or actual flooding in Otago. ORC director of environmental engineering and natural hazards Gavin Palmer said the council was transitioning towards using social networking device Twitter to send alerts to mobile phones, and away from telephone ring lists, as flood information could be sent out more efficiently and effectively to a wider group of people than previously.

ORC flood managers currently have 24 ring lists with 430 contacts to call based on predefined triggers such as river levels or flows at indicator sites.

Until the new system meets ORC and community service requirements the new Twitter alert system will operate alongside the ring lists.

“Moving to a Twitter-based alert system will free up our staff to assess, forecast, monitor, and respond to flood situations; and release clear, concise, and timely information,” Gavin said.

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sunnews Classical Christmas lunch Ten-year-old Sophie Stalker and 13-yearold Emma Stalker, playing classical guitar, entertained the senior citizens group at their Christmas luncheon last Thursday at the Lounge Bar. Club coordinator Vivienne Fitzgerald said the afternoon was enjoyed by everyone.

“Thank you to Amanda Hodge for kindly donating raffle prizes and Jo Shaw for the flower arrangements.”

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Tea for the volunteers

Patcher gets life Red and blue for Starship

The Upper Clutha Senior Citizens Club held an afternoon tea on Monday to thank its volunteers.

Coordinator Vivienne Fitzgerald said it was important for the club to recognise the work of their volunteers who have generously given so much time to the club and formed wonderful bonds with the members.

In November the club’s volunteers were runner-up in the health and wellbeing category at the 2012 Trustpower Awards. “Volunteering can be very rewarding and the club relies on volunteers for the many activities on offer,” Vivienne said. The club has a full calendar of activities which include exercise classes, trips, garden parties and meetings. The final exercise class for the year will be Tuesday December 18.

The Aspiring Patchers Group presented Marie Taylor (pictured) with a life membership last week.

Marie joined the group in 1995, acting as secretary for six years. She was the group's representative on the Wanaka Art Society and organised the construction of many patchwork teddy bears.

“It was Marie's idea, passion and enthusiasm which resulted in the group constructing the patchwork wall hangings in the foyer of the Lake Wanaka Centre,” group secretary Lynn Kane said.

Marie makes quilts for Ronald MacDonald House, Women's Refuge and for many of the babies born in the Upper Clutha community. “On any Wednesday she can be seen delivering a bundle of quilts to the Plunket rooms. She has been and remains an active, creative and very energetic lady,” Lynn said.

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Wanaka Primary School student Sophia Fitzgerald and her Year 6 friends Jessie Fothergill, Jessica Ecroyd, Annabel Fairbairn and Jaime Toepfer held a red and blue dress-up day and coin-trail fundraiser for Starship Childrens’

Hospital last Friday. Jessie Fothergill has recently been in hospital and the kids want to thank Starship for all the care they gave Jessie and all the other children there.

The group raised $423.70 and the girls wanted to

thank all the families who participated and donated to this cause.

Pictured are (from left): Jack East, Charlie Chisholm, Masyn Opetaia, Jessie Fothergill, Sophia Fitzgerald, Samantha Clark and Natasha Hammer.

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bookreview Our monthly column where Wanaka librarians review books they are enjoying.

The Iron jackal

by Chris Wooding

You know you’re in for a roller-coaster ride when the first pages of a story reveal a shoot-out followed by a roof-top foot chase worthy of a Jason Bourne movie. The Iron Jackal, by Chris Wooding, the latest instalment in the Tales of the Ketty Jay series, explodes with breathless adventure and wry humour.

This combination of adventure and humour is what makes a reader come back time and again for further tales of the illkempt, unprofessional, yet fiercely loyal crew of the Ketty Jay. The border-line criminal activity carried out by the Ketty Jay, synonymous with old-fashioned piracy, is usually fated to go

wrong, double-crossed by treacherous characters or cursed objects. The eclectic

crew, led by the dashingly heroic, but not particularly clever, Captain Darian Frey, must literally go to

the ends of the universe to extricate themselves from yet another tricky spot, hoping, once again, when Plan A fails, Lady Luck will save their necks.

Although set in a fantasy world in a far off universe, the storylines and characterisations are as familiar as any story about Robin Hood, Black Beard or Indiana Jones. There are good guys and bad guys, monsters and mayhem, daemons and golems, humour and angst, and it all combines into an enormously satisfying yarn that will have you burning the midnight oil.

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Caroline Harker A documentary by Lake Hawea director Rachael Wilson has its Wanaka premier tonight at Cinema Paradiso, with a Q&A after the screening. Shot over three years on the Vanuatu island of Tanna, Yakel follows a tribe which lives without clothes, money or technology, and their 108-year-old chief who

worries about the future of his people when he will no longer be there to guide them. Chief Kowia has survived tribal wars, missionary invasion, epidemics, World War II, volcanic eruptions and, most recently, encroaching tourism. He has remained steadfast throughout choosing a life free of material goods.

Rachael met the tribe

when she was in Tanna filming its famous volcano.

“The chief invited me to tell his story,” Rachael said.

“He wanted me to show the rest of the world how they could live.”

Rachael and cameraman Mike Single made the film in 3D and it has opened in that format in Auckland and Dunedin. It will screen in 3D here from January.

“It has just beaten the Hobbit to be New Zealand’s first 3D cinematic release,” Rachael said. She has a particular interest in 3D and has just filmed the Wearable Arts Show in Wellington using that format.

Yakel has already won a cinematography award at Australia’s documentary festival and had a four star review from Flicks.

– D COCKS

/ WanakaSun

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Writing our town

Lifestyle centre revealed Plans for a new lifestyle centre at the Aspiring Lifestyle Retirement Village, which will be revealed this weekend, include a heated swimming pool and spa, gym, library, cinema, bar, café area, bowling green, wellness centre, petanque piste, grandchildren’s playground and barbecue courtyard. “Building is getting underway now and this time next year we expect to be having an official opening,” managing director Aaron Armstrong said. “Our local building and landscaping team have done a great job in pulling together plans that reflect the essence of Wanaka, and we know from the feedback we’ve had from residents that it will be a very popular part of the village.”

The retirement village will house 110 villas, 46 apartments and a 65-bed hospital and care facility when it is completed.

Caroline Harker Students on a writing course usually aspire to having their own writing published, rather than having stories about them appearing in print, but that is what happened to the dozen or so who signed up for Steve Braunias’ non-fiction writing course at last year’s Autumn Art School.

Steve has written a book called “Civilisation: Twenty Places on the Edge of the World” which is being published this week by Awa Press. While Kiwi locations from Pegasus to Wainuiomata all have their own chapters, Wanaka readers will be keen to first read what Steve said about their home town and some of its inhabitants.

Locals on the writing course include Diane Wales who is described as “…arch and witty, with a kind of moneyed nonchalance about her”. Sarah Ballard is “…tall and willowy, a chatterbox, apparently nearly blind.” Beth Mcarthur and Jan Kelly are summed up: “Beth moved heavily. Lonely, she sat in the front row. Jan, clever and thin, worried about people and sat in the back row.” Sally Middleton “was small and industrious, a talented portrait artist.”

Steve writes “about Toni Cathie, who played bridge and tennis, and wrote with a delicate touch and fine wit…[and]…Prue Kane, red-haired, a quarter of an inch

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Art and sports gear to local school short of six foot tall, at 30 the youngest in class…” Then there is “Jeanette Emmerson, small, and pale, from a high-country farm in the Lindis Pass, related to someone famous…”

While Steve generally avoids commenting on the quality of most of his students’ writing, the town itself receives more direct praise - although not without characteristic Braunias irony: “Wanaka is stupendous on

the eye, a tourist mecca with papery willows and poplars in autumnal orange…tastefully laid out facing the lake.”

Steve enjoyed his time in Wanaka; in fact he says he loved it. He’s an entertaining writer and the book offers plenty of insight and amusement, capturing what he sees as the essence of each community, none more so than Wanaka.

More than half of the primary and intermediate schools in the country took part in the Cool Stuff for Kids promotion to be in with the chance to win sports gear and art gear by collecting stickers. Wanaka Primary School came third in the Southland region and received more than $2000 worth of sports and art equipment. Every school that participated will receive a share of the $500,000 prize pool.

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TXT MESSAGE

BOARD After walking my son to meet school bus in luggate for the past 3 weeks I notice that not one car or truck slows down to the speed limit does someone’s child have to be hit before something is done Thank you for the `vaccination is like wearing a seatbelt` analogy! Great joke, had a good laugh. Nothing like backing up theories with scientific evidence.

Adults have the right to freedom of choice unless that choice harms other people or the planet.

Why is petrol 10c per litre cheaper in Queenstown and Cromwell than in wanaka?

What the hell someone stole the goals from allenby park! Can anyone help?

A round robin means who ever wins the final wins the competition it’s not rocket science

editorial What is happening to our water?

No sooner do we receive news lagarosiphon is getting under control, we are warned about toxic alga that can kill our dogs. Admittedly it is not very common around Wanaka but the “brown-black slime” Phoridium could be appearing on our shores and waterways anytime soon and the Otago Regional Council wants us to watch out for it.

Native plants in lowland areas are also under scrutiny by the QLDC, partly because nutrient levels from phosphate runoff and stock affect the water.

Not that we are short of the stuff, if the predictions for more frequent flooding events are anything to go by.

And if you want to get a conversation started with residents of Hawea Flat, water and its complex relationship to dairying and septic tanks systems will keep you going for a while.

Or ask someone who has had to replace their washing machine, water pump or filters which are munted because of gunk from our ratepayer funded water supply. It has even been suggested we should get a discount on our rates if our water is so bad we have to treat it ourselves after its been supplied to our property.

Looking out at the sparkling lake and the clear running rivers it’s hard to believe such a stunning resource can cause problems.

Should this start to be a major priority for education and research before it’s too late?

Can’t even play football at the park ever sport in wanaka should be encourage not cost money $500 fine for cattle polluting the lake, track and beach at Glendhu bay.

That will teach them!

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Go pineapple lumps! who stole the goals at allenby park? only 19 days to Christmas – that makes me smile. A lot.

In oz they’re looking at banning smoking in public places. What a great idea. Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to go for a beer outside at a bar and not be surrounded by smokers and their toxic smoke.

Collecting: Wanaka, Lake Hawea, Cardrona, Hawea Flat, Albert Town and Luggate.

Indicators – that wee knob on the left or right of steering wheel, helps other drivers know when you’re going to turn. Genius eh?! if one drop of water can carry didymo then wading birds would carry it so what's the point in being careful? maybe its the nutrient loading in the waterways that needs to be addressed. maybe a good place to start is to fence off all waterways!

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From a new youth employee perspective: Drop-in sessions are many things depending on the day; controlled chaos, relaxed movie nights or even baking fests, but what is always at the heart of any drop-in session is a great hot meal and good old-fashioned fun.

I’ve had the pleasure of getting involved with these nights due to the everincreasing numbers of youth that attend. Richard and Angie just couldn’t do it alone! These six hours a week have really taught me a lot both in the terms of practical life skills, (I now know how to make a mean cheese sauce) and I’ve also a sense of what

youth work entails. Most importantly I’ve loved getting to know all the regulars and welcoming new faces into the mix.

At Kahu there is a real sense of community and support and the crib is an awesome place to facilitate this. Crib is a place where youth are encouraged to be themselves, pursue their interests and just have fun hanging out. As for my own experiences at the crib, I’ll never forget Angie melting a plastic bowl the stovetop or having an in-depth discussion about quantum physics at 9pm with Richard and the crew.

Speaking of good times, everyone from 11 year olds to 24 year olds are more then welcome to come down to the crib these holidays to join in on the exciting programme we have conjured up, or to just come along and chill out. You’ll know I’m around if you see a crazy lady running around trying to cook dinner, wash up and vacuum all at the same time.

- Taylor Jongsma, over and out.

The MAC Year 8 students Wearable Workers fashion parade seems set to rival Wearable Creations as it gets better every year. Last Thursday’s parade was so successful the school decided to present more students with awards this week.

“The creativity was astounding,” Year 8 teacher Jane Watson-Taylor said. “There were so many fabulous outfits.”

Students had to research a career which interested them and then come up with a wearable garment which reflected their choice. “Every student got totally involved,” Jane said. “Last year’s parade was so amazing we decided to invite the parents. This year it was even better.”

While Ella Moore (pictured) chose being a make-up artist, some students had more difficult careers to illustrate.

“One boy who wants to be a photographer made a box-like camera costume with a lot of photographs hanging from it,” judge Mandy Sherson said. “It was a very clever reflection of his chosen career.”

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Dazzling day on course Rain the night before had little effect on a fast track with sunny weather drawing an estimated 8000 people including a large Wanaka contingent to the annual Cromwell race meet on Sunday.

Along with some exciting horse racing a fashion in the field competition received an enthusiastic

response and a sheep race was also included in the programme which raised $4000 for Riding for Disabled. Betting turnover per horse was amongst the highest in the country, Otago Racing Club chief executive Andre Klein said.

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Diamonds sponsored the 1400m Wanaka Cup this year with head designer Alice Herald pictured here presenting it to Sean Bellew of Invercargill, the owner and trainer of the winning horse, Honora Flynn. Also present is Stephen Grant, Otago RC Vice President.

Fifty men registered for the importance of regular this year’s Movember to check ups,” she said. “We grow their mos during the also had 12 men take part in month of November. A the two-week mindfulness further 26 people joined meditation course we in for Friday evening’s end organised as part of the of Movember party and Movember activities which the group raised $1355 was fantastic.” for charity.

Sarah is pictured with T h e r e w a s a g o o d Pete Wells from Ali Babas turnout for and Man of the men’s It showed the Movember health MuzzaVial. importance of “Southern checks on Saturday. regular check ups, PHO and Southern Ali Babas PHO health were really promotion coordinator pleased with it overall,” Sarah Berger said most Sarah said. “Thanks to all of the men were given a the men, their supporters voucher to go for a further and local businesses who check with the GP as their donated prizes.” blood pressure and sugar levels were high. “It showed

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Caroline Harker The Wanaka Singers have a brand new purpose-built organ trailer, complete with hydraulic lift. Credit for the trailer goes to Trevor Williams who designed it and then set about fundraising.

The Singers’ organ lives in the Saint Columba church, but needs to be transported around the region for various Central Otago Regional Choir performances. Historically the choir has called on the fire brigade, the high school or the rugby club for help lifting the organ on and off the trailer. “We’re all getting a bit old and we can’t lift it

ourselves” choir member Sarah Ballard said.

Recently the choir bought a second hand trailer and Trevor, who has an engineering background, worked on the modifications.

The Nellie Milne Charitable Trust put $4500 towards the project and the Upper Clutha Arts Society pledged $350.

“Trevor has done a great job,” Sarah said. “None of us wanted to drop the organ or end up with broken backs.” Trevor said he had received a lot of help with the project, particularly from Geoff Ballard and Peter Robson.

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crimescene Green fingers, damaged letter boxes and more drink driving Several letter boxes were damaged in Aeolus Place last Saturday night. If you have any information about this speak with Constable Mel Twyman.

A green fingered grower from Makarora has been charged with drug cultivation offences.

A male driver was caught drink driving with a reading more than twice the legal limit.

Wanaka police were busy trying to resolve community based issues this week, which Constable Martin Barham said are not generally a police responsibility but “officers constantly offer help and advice to local people on a huge range of matters.”

If you have information on any crimes call 0800CRIMESTOPPER (0800555111).

Lamb killers still at large An attack which left two pet lambs “torn to pieces” on their property by two dogs resembling doberman pinschers early on Tuesday morning has left a Wanaka family in a state of shock.

Tapley Paddock resident Peter Waters said the household was woken at 5am by frenzied barking by their own two dogs that were in the house.

Peter said his wife looked outside and saw two “matching” dogs which closely resembled dobermans on the property. She shooed them away but when they got up later they found their two pet lambs, Hansel and Gretel, dead on the lawn.

Peter is appealing to anyone who may have seen the dogs in the area around the time of the attack. He said he’s received a number of calls from concerned neighbours and has reported the matter to the police. One caller reported they had recently seen a woman walking two dobermans along the lakeside path on a regular basis who appeared to have little control over them. Wanaka police are appealing for information and have not identified any dog owners yet. Peter said the lambs were only few months old and the family had got them just after they were born. “I just don’t want this to happen to anyone else,” he said.

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Caroline Harker Half a dozen Wanaka artists are part of a group exhibition at the Cloakroam Gallery in Queenstown this week. The exhibition is curated by Cromwell artist Megan Huffadine who has been teaching a group of students from around the district.

Exhibitors pictured from left are Vicki Wills (Hawea), Karen McMeekan (Queenstown), Megan Huffadine (Cromwell), Lizzie Carruthers (Wanaka), Jenny Chisholm (Wanaka), Gayle Pettit (Queenstown) and Jo Nimmo (Wanaka).

The exhibition closes on Sunday.

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Senior Cultural Awards: Ellie Greenwood (direction and backstage), Rachel Macpherson (dance), Rosie Thomson (drama) Taylor Jongsma (writing), Max Derig (speech, debating), Eugene Wolfin (performing arts, music), Ruby Reddington (language), Jessica Jay (arts). SERVICE AWARDS: Louis Meehan, Ashley Robb, Rosie Thomson, Emily Wilson (house leadership), Jana Anich, Eachann Bruce, Ben Harper, Nicholas Jackson, Elliott Meldrum, Courtney Poole, Ben Sherson, Rosie Thomson, Josh Drayton, Richard Macpherson, Samantha Reid, Georgina Gibbs, Tessa Hogan, Taylor Jongsma, Ruby Reddington, Ally Waser, Tennessee Davis, Richard Walmisley, Emily Wilson (students in the community). Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award: Luke Jarvie, Rosie Spearing, Joshua Allbon, Holly Andrews, Samantha Barnett, Sam Beattie, Noel Bisson, Eden Bray, Hayley Brebner, Lauren Clapcott, Florence Collins Cabellero, Max Derig, Josh Drayton, Ben Faulkner, Kayla Herbert, Mitchel Hoare, Samantha Lane, Robin Long, Katherine Millis, Alice Read, Ruby Reddington, Samantha Reid, Lorenzo Ritani, Ellie Russell, Dylan Stock, Nathan Summerall, Teegan Vink, Mereana Wilkie, Rachel Yuretich, Richard Macpherson (bronze), Tessa Henderson, Emma Jay, Nick Arbuckle, Tessa Hogan, Georgina Gibbs, Hannah Gerrard, Nia O’Connor, Bailey Masters (silver), Emily Wilson, Anna Watson-Taylor, Jamie Bowley, Tennessee Davis (gold). Luke Jarvie (wholehearted involvement), Mitchel Hoare (top hosteller), Marilou Delignieres (top international student), Emily Wilson, Cody Tucker, (wholehearted contribution), Lorenz Kissling (student council recognition). SCHOLARSHIPS: Marilou Delignieres (aviation), Eugene Wolfin (performance), Rosie Thomson (law), Richard MacPherson, Tennessee Davis, Courtney Poole, Dylan Stock, Eachann Bruce, Mandy Cooper (leadership and role-model), Anna WatsonTaylor (architecture), Ruby Reddington (commerce / tourism), Ben Sherson (engineering). PREMIER AWARDS: Ruby Reddington (dux), Ben Sherson (proxime accessit), Gabriel Schwarz (best all round boy), Rosie Thomson (best all round girl).

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CALL CLAIRE 4 CHILD-CARE. 'Stepping in so you can step out'. 10+ years experience. Flexible hours.

0276320821 Cleaner available for holiday/ rental house.

Reliable, honest, efficient local. Mail: zooniesun@ yahoo.co.nz

SADHANA LIVING; choice, inspiration, support, therapies, practice. wisdom.... For happy living 2013. Www.thesadhanastudio.com Septic Tank Cleaning and servicing, Ph Aaron, Septic Tank Cleaners Wanaka 4434175 0800885886 Porta loo hire and cleaning, ph Aaron 4434175

Cult Skate Wheels | Sabre Longboard trucks in Wanaka. Available online by NZ distributer. www. terrabangskate.com Website Design & SEO Professional Web Design Services from Website Development Company Web4 Wanaka, Expert Web Designers for SEO, eCommerce and Online Marketing.

Click here for more information. www.web4wanaka.co.nz • 027 472 9908" Dog walker available Monday to Sunday in Wanaka. Please call 021 999 370 or 443 4039.

Dogs are healthier and happier when they are walked. Dog walking avail with PET CARE SERVICES WANAKA. Ph 021 201 1121 Experienced caretaker available now to look after your property. Ten years caretaking experience with small and large properties. Excellent references. Please call 443 4030 or 021 999370.

Garage sale? House for rent? Text the Wanaka Sun on 0220 786778 for your free classified listing. 20 word limit, standard network rates apply.

Girl Friday: no job to small. Please call 021 999 370 or 443 4039.

Graphic design, need a logo, leaflet, website etc?

Great offers from local designer simon at larkindesign.co.nz or call 4432146

Sump cleaning, roadside, driveway, pump station, etc ph Aaron 4434175 Does your septic tank have a pump station?

Prolong the pumps life with regular cleaning, Ph Aaron 4434175 VASECTOMYS available here in Wanaka with Dr Simon Brebner at Aspiring Medical Centre.Ph 443 1226 for an appointment to discuss.

Vitroglaze your shower, windows or balustrades to make cleaning a breeze and less frequent.

Contact SOUTHERLY SHOWERS Shower Installer 0800484876 WANAKA WINDOW CLEANING professional, friendly, efficient service. Enjoy those mountain views. High, awkward windows a specialty. Paolo 021 0572505/ 4432420 Wanaka Window Cleaning Xmas bookings now being taken. Professional, friendly, efficient service. Call Paolo now. 021 0572505/ 4432420 WHEELS TO DUNSTAN: Free daily transport to Dunstan Hospital & Alexandra specialist appointments, Bookings call 4437799 YOGA SESSIONS ; Lake Hawea, running thru holidays for times and details; www.thesadhanastudio.com THANKS

House and pet minder available, local, mature, honest female. Any dates during January to April please phone 443 1017 HU SONG/CHANT Wanaka Wellness Centre Dungarvon St this Thursday 6th Dec 5.30pm to 6pm. All welcome. Ph 4437388 Inland Revenue are at Community Networks Thursday 13 December 9am - 1pm,For help with personal or business tax,child support,student loans or family tax credits call 4437799 to make an appointment.

Is food a problem for you? There is a solution. Call 0274164691 JP SERVICES at Community Networks Tuesdays 1 to 2pm and. Fridays 10.30 to 11. 30 For appointments call 4437799 Leadlight / stained glass windows, designed and made to suit. Restoration welcome. Phone 443 5530 Love-a-Bubble! For parties, events, celebrations of all kinds&all ages :) Gigantic Bubbles, Bazzilions of Bubbles, Bubble workshops, Catch-a-Bubble or get inside one! Bubble Stix and Mix also available. Call Diana 021 400857/4432629

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wanted Coach or co-coach wanted for college A netball team 2013. Information pack available at College Office. Please ring 4430499.

DAIRY MANAGEMENT WANTED. Great natured, well experienced Manager seeks work in the Central area. Fantastic references, please phone Gareth 0272655451" Desperately seeking house to rent for family of four. 3/4 bedroom. Call kim 0274061540.

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Salvation Army – Volunteers wanted for Saturday’s 10-12, 12-2, 2-4pm Please call into the store- various hours available. Help us to help others.

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MASSAGE THERAPY, Sportsmassage, Deep tissue, Relaxation. Treatment work and stress relief.Ursula Krebs, Dipl. Massage Therapist, Ph: 0276602271, mobile service available.

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We require someone to look after our energetic well behaved Hungarian Vizsla puppy when we go away. We would prefer a middle aged or older person who is not working and who would enjoy walking her twice a day.Your home or our home, whatever suits. We hope this becomes a long term relationship. Please call 443 6465

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sport results Wanaka Bowls Results Week ending 30:11:12 Friday Progressive Skips 1 R Newell 2 I Brown 3 B Russell, Thirds 1 G Cross 2 R Mathewson 3 H Baxter, Leads 1 J Lischner t 2 J Bryant 3 B Garrick.

Bridge Friday 30 November: North/South:Heather Wellman, Deirdre Lynch 62.08% 1. Noeline Goldsbrough, Ena Leckie 52.08% 2. Sherril Harries, Mo Schofield 51.25% 3. East/West:- Lynda Hodge, Barbara Waterworth 65.00% 1. Pat Gray, Carol Orbell 57.08% 2. Benton Marr, Noeline Raffills 52.50% 3

ter 78.14.64, 3 N Matchett 80.13.67, 4 G Haggart 90.21.69, 5 N Roberts 93.24.69, 6 G Browne 83.14.69. LGU 1 A Brown 105.23.82, Intermediate Championship Final Joe Cotter bt Neil Matchett 2&1. 4BBB Final N Roberts & B Burgess bt R Stevenson & B Stevenson 5&4. Nearest The Pin J Cotter. Twos G Browne no.9. Birdie/Net Eagle J Cotter & R Johnston no.4.

Wanaka Tennis Club social tennis series results: A grade: 1 Top Spin, 2 The Pink Fluffy Unicorns, 3 Chapin, 4 equal Los Jubilatos and Lake Hawea, 6 Mt Berzerk, 7 Mish Mash, 8 Von Braun. B grade: 1 Highly Strung, 2 The Racketeers, 3 The Volley Vaunts, 4 Serves You Right.

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Lake Hawea Golf Club Results 2-12-12 Medal/ LGU/Ringers Men 1 B Burgess 81.19.62, 2 J Cot-

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Green fleet sailors impress at regatta After a few weather-related withdrawals, 18 entrants aged between ten and 16 battled each other in a gusty nor’wester on Lake Wanaka last weekend.

"These conditions would challenge anyone," Wanaka Youth Regatta co-organiser Steve Dickey said about the swells. But with entrants fully wetsuited, an abundance of safety boats and further voluntary support from the active local coastguard unit and an on-land volunteer army, the result was an enjoyable and high quality, challenging experience for the entrants.

The field of singlehanded dinghies

comprised Starlings and Optimists, with sailors competing in seven races spread over two days.

The key skills for Starling winner India Fitzgerald included great balance and sail trim in weather characterised by 10 knot "holes" and 25 knot gusts.

The open Optimist division was closely contested with Dylan Edwards gaining victory from George Early.

The "green fleet" Optimist sailors performed beyond their experience and impressed the organisers. Green fleet winner Hamish Winder was very quick and the youngest competitor,

Top Spin beat Unicorns

ten-year-old Hamish Elliot, sailed with an equal measure of skill and determination "that talent scouts might wish to take note of" former commodore Ken Urquhart said.

In his closing address, Wanaka Yacht Club commodore Geoff Dickey said he was inspired by the young sailors and blown away by the level of support from helpers and amazing sponsors.

He was particularly proud of the emerging stars that have been supported by the active grass-roots level sailing programmes at the club.

The first round of the summer’s Wednesday night social tennis series wound up last week with team Top Spin edging out The Pink Fluffy Unicorns to win the A grade title. Team Highly Strung claimed the B grade tile. Pictured is Top Spin player Nev Teat in action on finals night. Results page 19.

Photo: Don Buick

Novice rowers compete like pros Strong results from Wanaka rowers early in the season were enhanced by the rapid improvement of novice rower Anna Watson –Taylor (pictured) at last weekend’s Lake Dunstan Regatta. Anna, 17, only started rowing competitively last year and was the surprise single sculls heat winner in a field that included New Zealand Maadi Cup and national age group double sculls champion Hannah Duggan.

Windy conditions on Sunday meant the final was cancelled but Anna’s strong finish, rowing down Hannah and another rower in the last 250m of the race to win, shows she could have a big future in the sport, club president Amanda InksterBaynes said.

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In other events Mish Harrison won the masters’ single sculls over 1000m against rival Bridget McArthur from Dunstan.

She then combined with Anna for the first time and competed in the 2000m club double sculls placing fourth.

Riley Bruce, 14, won the under 16 single sculls heat convincingly and then turned immediately around to row in the boys’

under 15 double scull with new novice rower Nathan Redai, in only his second regatta, to win their heat.

The two boys joined George Heard and Hamish Roulston to win the boys’ under 15 quad.

The new novice girls’ squad with Tayla Farmer, Bridie Hurley, Olivia Pearce, Helena Crawford, Maddy Ball, Mia Heath Dyer, Laura Wellman and Beth Gale coxed by Alex Mitchell, all had strong rows getting into the finals.

Laura was especially recognised for her efforts as she joined the squad late and raced this weekend after only five actual rowing sessions on the water.

Dirtpark downhill decider Downhill mountainbike titles will be decided this Saturday up at the Dirtpark in the final event of the Southern Series DH with two local men hoping to retain their titles from last year.

The overall women’s title has already been won by junior Wanaka rider Phoebe Coers.

Cam Johnson (pictured) is racing in the open category and Tristan Muirhead (senior) will both be going head to head against two strong Queenstown riders for their respective titles.

Registration and practise is from 8.30am with racing starting after lunch.

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Photo: Simon Williams