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Wanaka could be a destination on every Lonely Planet reader’s to-do list after the Southern Lakes District was named in its top ten regions in the world to visit for 2012. Lake Wanaka, Queenstown, and Fiordland are all part of the Southern Lakes region, which was the only place in New Zealand to feature in the new book: ‘Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2012’ - the best trends, destinations, journeys and experiences for the upcoming year. Queenstown and Southern Lakes are ranked eighth in the book’s list of Top 10 Regions for its year-round activities and spectacular scenery. “There isn’t a bad time to turn up in the world’s top adventure playground,” the guidebook states. “There’re nonstop outdoor activities yearround in the resort towns of Queenstown, Wanaka and Te Anau, as well as the surrounding
mountains, lakes and parks… Where else can you ski in the morning and golf or water ski in the afternoon? Add excellent wineries and superb restaurants and what more is there to say?” Lonely Planet New Zealand spokesperson Sarah Bennett said the news was hardly the shock of thecentury.“Anyonewholivesinor has visited the Queenstown region will back up this accolade. Words like breathtaking, jaw-dropping, exhilarating and stunning are grossly overused in the tourism industry but the Southern Lakes region has a right to them all.” Lake Wanaka Tourism general manager James Helmore said being featured in the book was “huge” for Wanaka. “Lonely Planet communicates to a core audience that enjoys what the region has to offer. With its diversity of activities, striking landforms and freedom to do your own thing in the ultimate alpine playground, Wanaka and the Southern Lakes is the perfect fit for the Lonely Planet reader,”
he said. “Appearing in Best in Travel 2012 will considerably enhanceourprofileandallowmore international travellers to discover what everyone who lives here is so passionate about.” Queenstown and the Southern Lakes shares the Top 10 Regions list with destinations such as Borneo, Sicily, Poitou-Charentes-France, the Maritime Provinces-Canada and Coastal Wales, which tops the 2012 list. ‘Best in Travel’s’ recommendations are drawn from hundreds of ideas submitted by Lonely Planet’s staff, authors and community of travellers, bloggers and tweeters. Their suggestions are refined by a panel of in-house travel experts, based on topicality, excitement, value and the ‘X-factor’. The Wanaka Sun asked tourists if Wanaka was in their top ten regions to visit in the world and if so, what their favourite attractions were.
Tania and Daniel Wassermann.
Yes, it should be in the top ten - we have been here before and loved it so much we came back. I think the local vineyards and wine are a great attraction. We also enjoyed jet boating on the lake and the picturesque lakes and mountains. The Hurley family.
erves to be in Yes, Wanaka definitely des ce for young the top ten. It is a great pla g for activities to do and families who are lookin beautiful, there is be a part of. The lake is so we are from. Puzzling nothing like that where attraction so far. World has been the best
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inbrief Busy term ahead Local students are facing the shortest term of the school year, but also the most action-packed. Highlights for Hawea Flat School include a Country Fair, an Outdoor Adventure Camp for Year 5-6 students and a swimming week. Wanaka Primary School has a family Guy Fawkes get-together this weekend and a full term of swimming lessons. Holy Family Catholic School is holding a book fair and a school swimming programme. There are only seven school weeks remaining before the Christmas holidays.
Wanakafest wrap-up The Wanakafest Community Trust met this week to review Labour Weekend’s community festival. This year’s festival was a success, and the Trust has also received feedback to help it build on next year’s festival, festival co-ordinator Laurel Morrison said. One of the challenges for the Trust is getting the message across that it is a charitable organisation, raising money to go back into the community, Laurel said. This year’s festival was notable in reaching all ages, she said. “Overall it had just such a great community feel.”
Cardrona character Feedback is being sought on a guideline to make sure future development in the Cardrona Village enhances the township’s character. The Cardrona Village Character Guideline had its origins in the Cardrona 2020 Community Plan and follows the more recent development of a structure plan, intended to help guide future development in Cardrona Village. “The guideline sets out a framework for future development on both public and private land within the village,” Queenstown Lakes District Council senior policy analyst Ralph Henderson said. “We’re interested in hearing from anyone with thoughts on the issue.” Copies of the draft guideline are available from council offices, the council website, the Wanaka Library and Lakes Environmental Wanaka office and the Cardrona Hotel. Submissions must be sent to council by Friday November 25.
Roundabout funding approved Funding for the Caltex corner roundabout, at the junction of Brownston and Ardmore Streets, has been approved by the New Zealand Transport Agency. The Agency will fund 53 percent of the construction project which is expected to cost more than $600,000, with Queenstown Lakes District Council funding the balance.
Moustache-making month From page 1 Members of a Wanaka soccer team are conditioning their upper lips and bringing out their moustache combs this month. Movember is responsible for the sprouting of moustaches on thousands of men’s faces with the aim of raising funds for and awareness of men’s health, specifically prostate cancer and depression. This year the Wanaka
Football Club will lead the growth and are challenging other teams or individuals to join them. “The lads on the team are proud to get behind this year’s Movember and we’re challenging other teams to try and beat us with their ‘taches’,” team captain Sean Kelly said. To take part, clean-shaven men can register on the Movember website from November 1 and seek sponsorship for their mo-growing efforts throughout the month. Sports commentator and
Next step for WB Sue Wards After two weeks of community action regarding the loss of Wanaka Wastebusters’ kerbside recycling contract, the implications of the council’s decision to award the contract elsewhere is just starting to sink in for staff, some of whom are facing job loss. “The reality is sinking in a little bit more,” Wastebusters spokesperson Gina Dempster said. “People are a little bit flat.” Wastebusters is now looking to the future,
Gina said. “We’re looking at what our options are.” Some staff are attending an annual community recycling meeting in Wellington this week, from which Gina
to secure the right to occupy its Ballantyne Road site. “That will be make or break for us,” she said. QLDC deputy mayor Lyal Cocks told the
The reality is sinking in a little bit more. expects they will “get lots of ideas and lots of encouragement”. Wastebusters general manager Sue Coutts said the organisation’s current focus is working with Queenstown Lakes District Council
Wanaka Sun last week the council has no other use for the site and it wants “to give Wastebusters the security of the use of the site”.
Cancer Society ambassador John McBeth said even All Blacks have offered to grow moustaches for the cause. “I am passionate about getting my fellow New Zealand men to become more accountable for their own well-being. I’ve seen first hand how effective regular health checks can be and if I can urge more guys to do the sensible thing, then I’ll be satisfied,” he said. - Charlotte Trundle
Trust grants Grants totalling $1,185,924 were approved by Central Lakes Trust during the three months from July to September. The Upper Clutha Historical Records Society received $6000 to build a memorial wall in Wanaka Cemetery to commemorate 107 people who were interred in unmarked graves prior to 1940. A bronze wall plaque will be mounted which carries their names. A number of other Wanaka organisations received a boost to their funds this quarter from the trust including Aspiring Avalanche Dogs ($3500), Wanaka Community Toy Library ($1845), Wanaka Preschool Early Childhood Centre ($3700), Pisa Alpine Charitable Trust ($106,242), Wanakafest Community Trust ($15,000). “The number of grants approved by the Trust during that past quarter is evidence of the Trust’s commitment to provide a helping hand to different communities and charitable projects throughout our region.” Central Lakes Trust chief executive Paul Allison said.
Cup day The Wanaka crowd may have been the perfect Melbourne Cup spectators: beautifully turned out and happy to part with their money. The Lone Star was packed on Tuesday afternoon for the famous horse race, with local punters dressed to the nines and ready to spend for a good cause - the Upper Clutha Children’s Medical Trust. Trust committee member Yvonne Gale said, while all the accounts have yet to be finalised, the event is likely to have raised close to $8,000 for the trust. The highlight was “the way everyone came so well dressed and the generosity of everyone,” she said. The Fashion in the Field winner was Helen Hanson, pictured centre, who recently moved here from Christchurch, and the Melbourne Cup winner – by a whisker – was Dunaden. PHOTO: WANAKA.TV
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Local issues on agenda Sue Wards Local issues will be on the agenda today (Thursday) while Green Party co-leader Dr Russel Norman spends the day in Wanaka. Wanaka’s Frankie Dean, campaign manager for Waitaki Green Party candidate Sue Coutts, said Russel’s visit, which focuses on the Green Party election priorities of green, local jobs and protecting waterways, is well timed with a raft of local issues.
Russel and supporters will take a boat trip with Eco Wanaka Adventures to Mou Waho Island Nature Reserve in the morning. Frankie said the issue of water quality is particularly topical this week, with the Otago Regional Council holding a public meeting in Wanaka this evening to discuss proposed new rules for managing farm water discharge. The meeting takes place amid local interest in the impact on water quality of the large scale dairy farm underway in Hawea Flat, and
last week’s Project Pure fault which led to a sewage spill near the Cardrona River. After the boat trip Russel will have lunch and a discussion with local business people at Soulfood café, before speaking at a public meeting at the Lake Wanaka Centre at 1.30pm, on ‘No environment, no economy’. He will visit Wanaka Wastebusters in the afternoon and be shown around by general manager Sue Coutts, then will attend the Wanaka Farmers’ Market on Pembroke Park
from 4pm. He will travel to Queenstown this evening to take part in the ASB Great Debate with Dr. Don Brash, Dr. Pita Sharples, Hon Bill English and Hon David Cunliffe. The Queenstown Chamber of Commerce is hosting the debate, MCed by Jim Hopkins, and they hope local residents will put hard questions to the politicians during the question and answer session. The debate will take place at 7pm in the Queenstown Memorial Hall.
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Watch your speed The Queenstown Lakes District Council is using a Variable Message Sign around Wanaka area in a campaign to keep drivers’ minds on their speed. The campaign is being run in conjunction with the Wanaka police and will continue until the end of this week. The aim of the sign, on loan from the Central Otago District Council, is to alert drivers to the speed they’re doing and the sign is programmed to flash the words “Slow Down” once a driver’s speed exceeds 56 kph. The sign has been placed around schools and has had a positive effect on slowing traffic. PHOTO: WANAKA.TV
Two meetings will be held this evening (Thursday), looking at water quality, climate and farming. The first meeting, starting at 6.30pm, features business commentator Rod Oram and climate scientist Jim Salinger, talking about the impacts of climate change on local economies. The pair is visiting as part of a nationwide speaking tour focusing on rural profitability in the face of climate change. The meeting, sponsored by Wanaka Wastebusters, is likely to be of interest to anyone wanting to
BackBlack has scored another success. Mount Aspiring College students Abbi Ayre, Ashley Campbell, Elle Scurr and Sina Schaal have won the top regional award in the Lion Foundation Young Enterprise scheme. The students have won the right to represent the southern region at the national awards coming up in Wellington in a few weeks’ time, with their company BackBlack which sells face paint for sports fans. The girls’ business has already sold thousands of products and has generated a profit.
A resource consent application to subdivide land on Mount Cardrona Station has been lodged. The application proposed nine bulk titles, comprising 13 new allotments and two existing allotments, as part of plans for a residential and visitor accommodation village. Mount Cardrona Station is subject to the Queenstown Lakes District Council’s plan change 18, which allows for a 131ha special zone. The resource consent application is on hold until plan change 18 becomes operative. It goes to the council for ratification later this month. Milly Lewis, 6. PHOTOs: charlotte trundle
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Witches, princesses, pirates, a robot and even Winnie the Pooh attended the annual community Halloween party at Domini Park on Monday evening. Hundreds of children and their parents flocked to the free event, which was organised by local American and New Zealand families. Children feasted on candy corn, hot dogs, witches’ hair, goblin eyes, toffee apples and brain salad while enjoying a range of Halloween related activities.
Aiva Pattinson-Trent, 4.
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learn more about climate change, local economy, food miles, exporting, farm productivity and rural economies. It will be followed at 7.45pm by a community meeting on water quality. Wastebusters general manager Sue Coutts said the combined meetings are a good opportunity for people to hear about the link between climate change, waterways, and agriculture. The Otago Regional Council is inviting farmers, growers and other interested parties to attend the water quality meeting to discuss the proposed new rules for managing
farm water discharge. Issues to be discussed include: How the proposed rules will affect your farming practice; what you must do on your farm to meet farm discharge quality standards; how water quality standards will be monitored in this area; and enforcement timeframes. The meeting will be one of the last chances for Wanaka people to find out about and give feedback on the new rules before they are publicly notified. There will be a meeting at the Tarras Community Hall tomorrow (Friday) morning from 10am – 12pm.
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Business survey launch The Wanaka Chamber of Commerce has launched an online business survey to identify how the town’s businesses are faring. The Chamber of Commerce was prompted to undertake the survey by mixed reports of how local businesses are faring, particularly in the wake of Statistics New Zealand figures showing an increase in visitor numbers to Wanaka during July. The figures are at odds with anecdotal reports about low visitor numbers. The six-page online survey aims to get an accurate picture of business confidence among the chamber’s membership of about 153 businesses.
New franchise owner Hong Kong-based financier Lane Hocking is the new owner of the Wanaka franchise of David Reid Homes. Lane has appointed Paul and Leigh-Anne Fox of Cromwell to manage the franchise. A new David Reid show home is planned to open this month in Peninsula Bay. Lane Hocking also owns Rob Rosa Station and Heartland Station in the Cardrona Valley.
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Tackling teenage years A survival guide for Wanaka parents of adolescents will be on offer next week. Parenting4Life and its partners will present a panel of speakers from different disciplines who will provide advice and tips for parents of teens and pre-teens. The panel will be facilitated by Nathan Mikaere-Wallis, an expert in brain development with a background in teaching and child therapy, who will be joined by psychologist Annette Fea, Proactive Fitness Centre manager Sue Richard, lawyer Mike Toepfer, Public Health South’s Joyce Manahi, careers counsellor Michelle Boivin and dietician Kate Murray. Parents can submit questions on the door for the panel to address. Parenting4Life has joined with Mount Aspiring College, Strengthening Families, YATA, Public Health South, Friends of MAC and COGS to bring this panel to Wanaka. The event takes places next Thursday November 10, at the Lake Wanaka Centre from 7pm.
Men of Steel winner Ali Walker of Wanaka has won two tickets to see all-male revue Men of Steel perform at the Mint Bar tonight (Thursday). Ali has recently moved to Wanaka from Christchurch and is looking forward to a night out to celebrate the move as well as her birthday.
London calling Wanaka Queenstown musical revue London Calling will finally make it to Wanaka this month after being snowed out during the Winter Games. The Wanaka Sun is a silver sponsor of the show. We have two tickets to give away to the show, which takes the audience through the London musical landscape from 1964 to 1984. The show starts with the Beatles, references the Kinks and The Rolling Stones, looks at the uniquely English phenomena of Glam
Rock, and ends with the punk era, all seen against the backdrop of social change. “It’s not just a musical revue - it’s theatre,” director Margaret Hanlon said. The show was well received during winter and the crew are thrilled to be taking it on the road this month to Wanaka, Invercargill, Gore and Arrowtown. London Calling is directed by Queenstown music teacher Margaret Hanlon and has a cast of ten Queenstown performers.
Last week one of the best search dogs in the country was shot by a farmer after being discovered in a sheep paddock. Zepplin was owned by Callum Grant, a Treble Cone ski patroller, mountain guide and volunteer member of Aspiring Avalanche Dogs and New Zealand LandSAR dogs. Callum had gone to Wellington and left his dog with friends when it got loose. “It is a tragic situation and unfortunate for everyone involved, they are all gutted,” Aspiring Avalanche Dogs manager and New Zealand LandSAR Dogs regional coordinator Matt Gunn said. Matt is telling the story to educate dog owners to be vigilant and make sure their dogs don’t roam. “I hope this will save others from the heartbreak of losing their best mate - then Zepp’s demise will not be a total loss,” he said. Farmers have the right to
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Callum Grant and Zepplin. PHOTO: supplied
Leavers’ dinner Year Thirteen Mount Aspiring College students were impeccably turned out last Tuesday for the school’s annual Leavers’ Dinner. The evening included an award ceremony and featured ‘Super Squad’ footage - a TV2 programme which starred Lara Bullock, Rohan Brash, Elmo Cotter and Henry Schikker as the MAC team when they were in Year Eight. Pictured are the Year Thirteen ‘survivors’ who have attended the school from Year Seven.
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shoot dogs that are bothering stock. “Ultimately the responsibility lies with the dog owners and the farmers are just at the pointy end,” Matt said. “All dogs have a strong desire to roam and it is impossible to control them 100 percent of the time. Indeed none of us are perfect, but I believe people need to be switched on to this issue and many dog owners need to lift their game because roaming dogs are a big problem. If you don’t care that your dog roams then you are letting your dog and all responsible dog owners down.” Callum hopes to find a puppy from a SAR dog litter to start training before next winter. “Zepp will be missed greatly. He was a real character, with strong drive and huge desire to please, a gentle and friendly soul,” Matt said.
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Physical chess An Asian martial art with a South American twist is now on offer in Wanaka. A group of three Wanaka men who have travelled to Queenstown twice a week for Brazilian Ju Jitsu classes
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have persuaded the Brazilian teacher Jose Gomes to offer a class in Wanaka each week. Ju Jitsu enthusiast Richard Van Nieuwkoop said the sport, which has been described as “physical chess”, is addictive.
Trust funds The Otago Community Trust has donated $5000 to the Queenstown Lakes District Council Summerdaze Festival, $7500 to Te Kakano Aotearoa Trust and $10,000 to the Challenge Wanaka Sports Trust.
Hazardous waste
Warming up, from left, are Alex Rosa Pereira, Brett Harold, Sebastian Tuvio and Richard Van Nieuwkoop. PHOTO: WANAKA.TV
Torrent of sewage concerns Sue Wards The potential contamination of a water bore which supplies about eight households was the main concern of a group of residents last week when a Project Pure leak turned into a torrent of raw sewage. A spokesman for the Halliday Road Water Group said the residents were concerned about the bore, which is about 300m downstream from where United Water contractors were working to contain seepage from a wastewater pipe for
three days. Last Thursday the seepage turned briefly into a geyser which then produced a steady flow of sewage. The seepage, alongside State Highway 6 near the
became particularly noticeable this week and contractors dug a hole to contain it, but on Thursday the leak became a torrent. Gerry Essenberg said the problem was caused by a
I’m quite confident there was no contamination. Cardrona River, had been occurring for about a year. QLDC Three Waters manager Gerry Essenberg said it was minor, “nowhere near the scale of what a cow does in a day”. The seepage
faulty air valve, which was to be repaired last week. However the blow-out required contractors to pump effluent from the site. Wastewater was diverted to Albert Town’s emergency
The Queenstown Lakes District Council is having a hazardous waste amnesty this month. Hazardous waste (which includes glues, paints, cleaners, chemicals, old and new fertilisers, fats and oils, fluorescent light bulbs, circuit boards and aerosols and lighter) needs to be disposed of carefully in order not to affect the health of people or the environment. The last hazardous waste amnesty was held two years ago and saw approximately 1557kg of hazardous waste diverted from landfill. The latest amnesty will take place at the Wanaka Transfer Station (corner Ballantyne Road/Riverbank Road, Wanaka) from 11.30am – 3.30pm on Sunday and Monday November 6 and 7. Residents and businesses with small amounts of household hazardous waste may dispose of it free of charge and there will be a charge for amounts greater than 50 kilos ($10 per kilo). Transpacific Industrial Solutions will ensure that all materials collected are processed and disposed of safely.
overflow pond. “I’m quite confident there was no contamination,” Gerry said. The council has organised bore testing as a “precaution”, he said. The council is in the process of taking over maintenance of Project Pure. “Most of the teething problems have been sorted out,” Gerry said. The Otago Regional Council will investigate last week’s incident.
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A change of pace
crimescene Sheepish stuff Sheep are on the crime agenda this week. “There are a whole heap of rumours going around town about stock and the theft of stock,” Detective Dave Evans said of a range of sheep rustling rumours. “We are aware of it and looking into it.” Reports of dogs attacking sheep have also continued this week. “Dogs need to be kept under control at all times,” Constable Nolet said. A property near the airport had a lamb killed and half eaten by a dog, he said. “This is not looking good people. This could be costly as the lambs are getting up there in price now-a-days.”
Roundabout confusion A crash on the Anderson Road roundabout on Wednesday has highlighted confusion over who gives way, Constable Greg Nolet said. People turning right should use their right indicator when entering the roundabout, and their left when exiting, he said. “The confusion at roundabouts is when you enter it with your left indicator going and then turn right then left and then what,” he said.
Smasher arrested A young man was arrested for his part in wilful damage on Ardmore Street two weeks ago, which left a number of business windows smashed. Other offenders are still outstanding, Constable Nolet said.
Kathy Dedo and daughter Caroline, 3. PHOTO: KAREN scott WELLS
Karen Scott Wells Kathy Dedo is a study in contrasts – a big city girl living in small town New Zealand. An expat American who married into a family engrained in the Otago landscape for generations; a high flying corporate achiever, who now works at the heart of grassroots community welfare, Kathy is a bundle of enthusiasm, creativity and energy, and a steady and loving mum of three who could do with a bit more sleep. It is clear Kathy is cut from a colourful cloth. Following a childhood in Florida and San Francisco crammed full of music, sports, theatre, faith and family, Kathy attended Northwestern University in Chicago – a prestigious university Kathy said “prepared her for life, not just a career”. She majored in Performance Studies, a degree that focused on stage performance, as well as role-playing across cultures and geographies. Although many of her classmates went on to entertainment fame and fortune, Kathy chose a corporate route, dabbling in marketing and communications before settling as a consultant in organisational change and
employee communication. During her 20s, spent in a steady career progression, she ‘worked hard and played hard’. This was a time of mixing intense work assignments with a steady diet of theatre, arts, opera, softball, volleyball, and volunteering in a hospital emergency department and at a soccer World Cup. When her company offered her a job in London, she stepped
companies. With clients in LA, New York and London it was a career high point for her. With the imminent arrival of their first born, the new family decided to step out of the corporate world for a while and fulfill a long held dream of Phil’s to make a home in Wanaka. So five months pregnant, and with 12 years of bustling global corporate life behind her, Kathy made
Nine years after the relocation she still misses the big city arts scene, cross cultural vibe, baseball and central heating. into it with the same verve she’d shown in Chicago. Having made a commitment to concentrate on her corporate career, she promptly met husband-to-be Phil Smith, a West Otago boy, and six months and an engagement later her life trajectory changed dramatically. Newly married, Kathy and Phil relocated from the UK to San Francisco where Kathy moved into a high level role with a boutique consultancy offering coaching and strategic advice to CEOs of ‘Fortune 50’
the brave decision to relocate to Wanaka via Tapanui. It was a massive life change for Kathy, formerly known for her business proficiency, to now be known as the ‘wife of’ and ‘mother to’… It was also a culture shock. Kathy loves Tapanui and Wanaka, but nine years after the relocation she still misses the “big city arts scene, cross cultural vibe, baseball and central heating”. Her corporate skill set transferred easily to a grassroots community one, however. As Family Connections manager for the Upper Clutha
Presbyterian Parish, Kathy has a community and family outreach role, running activities and providing support to young families. She sees the church wanting to serve the community in a relevant, vital way - repositioning itself as part of the fabric of society. She puts herself in the heart of family-focused events (amongst other things Kathy leads a Combined Churches team to organise ‘Christmas by the Lake, Wanaka’s Community Christmas’). She helped found and now chairs Parenting4Life, a network providing support, education and resources for parents. Currently she is preparing for their November 10th event, ‘Navigating the Teenage Years’. She also cosong-leads the local mainly music programme. Her passion for the arts remains strong and she is a familiar face in ‘Stars in Your Eyes’ and ‘Best of the Best’. While this busy life would leave most exhausted, perhaps Kathy’s high flying corporate days have served her well as she juggles the demands of her family, work and community in the same way she once juggled important accounts, deadlines and power suits.
Slow down for workers
The temporary speed limits around town are confusing some people, Constable Nolet said. “These are actually work areas for people and they need to be safe. When they are not there the road is not actually capable of having traffic travel at normal speeds: slow down,” he said.
Bike thefts A distinctive specialised jump bike was stolen from the Wanaka New World bike rack and a lady’s green and purple mountain bike was taken from Pembroke Park. Please contact the police if you have any information.
Court appearances Wanaka convictions in the Queenstown District Court this week: Matthew Kee, 33, unemployed of Hawea, convicted of two charges of possession of drugs and fined $750 for each conviction. Joanna King, 41, of Wanaka, convicted of driving while disqualified, sentenced to 40 hours’ community work and disqualified for six months. Samuel Huller, 21, chef of Wanaka, convicted of dangerous driving and failure to report an accident involving injury. He was fined $300 for each charge and disqualified for four months. Jacob McColl, 22, chef of Cardrona, was sentenced to 50 hours’ community work for giving false details to the police. Wanaka convictions in the Alexandra District Court recently: Angela Cross, 43, real estate agent, was sentenced to 150 hours’ community work, 12 months’ supervision and disqualified from driving for 13 months for drink driving. Jachin Hone, 22, builder, was sentenced to 40 hours’ community work and disqualified for six months.
If you have information on any crimes call 0800CRIMESTOPPER (0800555111).
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inbrief Off-road winner Tony Higgins was the lucky winner of a signed copy of Marc Ellis’ latest book, Top to bottom. Marc was in Wanaka last Friday promoting the book, which recounts his off-road journey the length of New Zealand in a Toyota landcruiser. Tony said his favourite local off-road track is one on private land at Glen Dene Station, which has views of both Lake Hawea and Lake Wanaka. Pictured, from left, are Ben Suncin of Wanaka, Hamish Jones of Oxford and Marc Ellis at the book signing. PHOTO: charlotte trundle
Wanaka’s John Gilks, pictured, has been appointed by the Queenstown Lakes District Council to the role of chairman of the Queenstown Airport Corporation. An accountant and professional director with expertise spanning governance and business, John has held multiple directorships and chairs for Otago-based businesses for almost 20 years. “John is a hugely respected individual with career highlights ranging from successful chair of the Port of Otago through to being a sought after director for energy, finance and health organisations. His experience is extensive,” QLDC chief executive Debra Lawson said. In recognition for services to business and the community John was appointed to the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) in 2009. The council unanimously supported his appointment. “The airport is a significant asset
to this community, it is appropriate that someone of John’s standing and calibre should take up the mantle,” QLDC Mayor Vanessa van Uden said. Having recently retired from long standing roles as deputy chair of Fisher and Paykel Industries and chair of the Group Audit and Risk Committee, John was looking for a fresh challenge.
Rodeo ready to go The Wanaka Rodeo Club is almost ready to debut its new grounds at Albert Town. The club has moved all its equipment from the old site on Golf Course Road to the new site and sown grass in preparation for the summer rodeo circuit. The site will be ready for the club’s annual jackpot event on November 26: a practise day of team roping, calf roping, steer wrestling and barrel racing. Club president Roger Moseby said locals are welcome to come along and join in the barrel racing. The Wanaka Rodeo takes place on January 2, 2012. - Sue Wards
Guy Fawkes on Saturday Families are being urged to take care and be responsible with fireworks this Guy Fawkes on Saturday night. Plunket national child safety advisor Sue Campbell said families should take some simple precautions to keep everyone safe. “For families that prefer to buy their own, use a torch to read and follow the instructions on fireworks before using them, never attempt to relight a firework that hasn’t gone off and never point them at people. Also, always keep a bucket of water or a hose handy.” Children will often copy adults, she said, so it is important to keep fireworks, matches and lighters well out of reach of children and have a responsible adult supervising children at all times.
The beer facts Beer enthusiasts enjoyed a taste of Bavaria in Wanaka last weekend for the second annual Oktoberfest. Organisers said the event was a success, with the crowd enjoying a traditional German meal, real oompah music from the stein band, and - of course - their choice of Bavarian beer. Oktoberfest participants are pictured enjoying the night. photo: wanaka.tv
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sunnews Takeaway fish; hold the chips The mystery of goldfish disappearing from a pond was solved when Marc and Tanya Simmonds spotted this avian thief leaving their Mount Aspiring Road garden. photo: marc simmonds
Awards for St John inbrief Dedicated St John volunteers were recognised at the Wanaka St John award ceremony last week. St John areaexecutiveofficerBarbara Roxburgh said this year’s event was marked by a large group receiving their three year service certificates. “It’s significant that people give their time – every single one is a volunteer,” she said. “We think our people are special and deserve recognition not only by our own group but the wider community.” Gavin Mason, pictured, and Darren Clay were awarded national diplomas in ambulance practice, Phill Hunt was recognised for nine years of service, and the following people were recognised for three years’ service: Wyndham Barkman,RaewynCalhaem,ChristineColbourne,Graeme Ferguson, Paul Kummerow, Dan Orbell, Helen Rule, SimonShelton,JanaTruslova,VickyYard,ShaunWesthead and Reg Weeks. St John South Island general manager Dave Thomas also attended the function. photo: barbara roxburgh
Is your bike summer fit? Doug Hamilton Whether you are a multisport racer, a weekend warrior or just like to go out for a pedal with your friends and the dog, is your bike up to the task and could it be much better? Very much so. If you are one of the many in town training for an event this summer or just out there for fun, how much time do you spending making sure you are fit and up for the task of goals you have set yourself ? Quite a bit, right? What about the physio or the chiropractor or the osteopath or the nutritionist that you spend many hours with over the summer making
sure you are fit and up for summer challenges. Quite a bit there too, right? So what about your bike, how much time does that get spent on it compared to how much it gets used? Probably not nearly enough for it to perform at its best and as it was originally designed. The odd service or standard ‘tune up’ generally falls very short of what a bike really needs to keep it humming along to a sweet tune. A major point of difference between what a bike that has all its components tuned and serviced for maximum performance, compared to an average ‘standard tune’, is
how much less energy the bike takes to make it go. We spend big money over the summer season buying fancy high performance foods and drinks, but do we think about having high performance oils and lubes put into our bikes? These can make wheels spin with much less drag, cranks turn with less effort and suspension go up and down almost seamlessly, gears and brakes work better with the smallest amount of input. That’s the key. Using less energy to make your bike go means going fast for longer on a bike that’s more fun and rewarding to ride. So, how fit is your bike?
Thursday 03 November to Wednesday 09 November 2011
Youth for Olympics The inaugural Youth Olympic Winter Games will take place in less than three months and Wanaka will be represented. Four Wanaka athletes have been selected for the 2012 Winter Youth Olympic Team: Olivia Thomson, 15, biathlon, Beau-James Wells, 15, free ski, Samantha Poots, 15, freeski, and Tim Herbert, 16, snowboard. Peter Wardell will lead the group of 13 teenagers as the New Zealand Winter Youth Olympic Team Chef de Mission. “I’m thrilled to lead a young team of talented athletes,” he said. “The Winter Youth Olympics will provide a valuable pathway for young athletes and I’m sure it will accelerate the development of everyone in the lead up to future Winter Olympic Games in Sochi in 2014 and Pyeongchang 2018.” The Games will see new events such as snowboard, slopestyle and ski halfpipe on the programme, a trial run for their full Olympic debut in Sochi in 2014. These events are set to open doors to young New Zealand athletes.
New garden bar The Albert Town Tavern has finally gained resource consent for its garden bar. It was the business’s second attempt at gaining consent for the bar, which replaces a synthetic ice rink. The tavern owners commissioned a noise report to accompany the second application, and 242 people signed a petition in support of the bar.
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Comedienne supports locals Sue Wards Four local women have enlisted the help of New Zealand’s best known comedienne to get them to a sub-Antarctic island. Michele A’Court, pictured, will appear at the Lake Wanaka Centre on Thursday November 17 as a fundraiser for the women’s planned expedition to South Georgia to follow in the footsteps of Frank Worsley, Ernest Shackleton’s kiwi navigator, during Shackleton’s fraught 1914 expedition. Outdoor enthusi-
asts Viv Eyers, Kylie Wakelin, Lee Ball and Catriona Austin are planning the ‘Wake of Worsley’ trip in October 2012. They plan to sail to South Georgia from the Falklands, be the first group of women to ski the Shack-
leton Traverse, climb Mount Worsley and ski down. “We want to retrace the steps across South Georgia,” Viv said. Michele A’Court’s comedy show is the group’s first major fundraiser.
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The Wanaka Sun has two tickets (worth $45 each) to give away to Michele A’Court’s comedy show. Email admin@thewanakasun.co.nz and tell us if anyone survived Shackleton’s expedition to go into the draw.
Wanaka on board Charlotte Trundle When artist Hayley Flintoft broke her neck snowboarding this season she didn’t let it get her down, instead she picked up her paintbrush to raise funds for the Wanaka Skatepark extension. “I really wanted to help raise money for the project so the kids can enjoy a bigger skatepark,” she said. Hayley took months to hand-paint the landscapes onto the two skateboard decks, which will be auctioned on Trademe under ‘Wanaka Skatepark fundraiser deck’. “I am stoked to be able to help the community and make a difference with my art,” she said.
Madi Chamberlain helps Ola Reeve in her garden. PHOTO: charlotte trundle
Students in the community Charlotte Trundle Mount Aspiring College students clocked up more than 3800 hours helping local people this year for their ‘Students in the Community’ programme. The programme was created in 1995 and was specifically designed for Year 13 students to give back to the community. Eighteenyear-old Madi Chamberlain had a variety of placements including helping Wanaka resident Ola Reeve. “You don’t know the value of this programme until you try it,” Madi said. “Ola taught me so much and it was so interesting to hear a whole different perspective on life.” Madi said a highlight of the
experience was helping at Holy Family Catholic School. “It was such good character building and good to be pushed outside your comfort zone - you get out what you
Mary Chaffey estimates students have put in around 3800 hours this year and a total of more than 60,000 hours during the past 16 years. “We are so proud
You don’t know the value of this programme until you try it. put in,” she said. This year’s student placements have included planting native trees along walkways, training sports teams, assisting the elderly in the garden or home, creating weta homes for Mou Wahu Island and helping out at community events, festivals and playgroups. Programme co-ordinator
of all the students, some of whom contributed well beyond what is expected in the programme,” she said. “We are also grateful to the community for welcoming so many students into so many positions.” A pictorial presentation of the teenagers’ contribution to the community was shown at a MAC assembly this week.
bookgiveawa y Rugby World Cup book The Rugby World Cup may be over for the next four years, but the Wanaka Sun is giving two readers the chance to remember this year’s RWC in pictures. We have two copies of Champions, the official souvenir book, to give away to readers. Champions records all the action from the tournament, including colour photos from every All Blacks game, a pull-out poster, match reports, quotes, highlights and memorable moments. Email admin@thewanakasun.co.nz and tell us your favourite RWC moment to go into the draw to win.
Hayley Flintoft with her skateboard deck paintings. PHOTO: charlotte trundle
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tightlines Trout like it cool Trout and salmon are cold water fish and will go to great lengths to avoid warm water. Water temperatures in the 8º to 14º C range suit them just fine but as temperatures reach the upper teens the fish become lethargic, and once the temperature reaches 20º C they are distinctly uncomfortable. Consistent temperatures above 20ºC can result in death. Brown trout can tolerate slightly higher temperatures than rainbow trout but still react immediately to rises in water temperature. So the angler must factor in this
The Big Springclean Charlotte Trundle Town and country will come together to raise funds for the Upper Clutha Junior Rugby Club open grade team (pictured), at the Big Springclean this Saturday, November
5. The fundraising day will help 25 children from the Wanaka team travel to Sydney to play the Mosman Rugby Club. There will be auctions, raffles, a sausage sizzle and a car boot sale. “This will be a good social Wanaka event with things
for sale which will interest farmers and townsfolk. All the money raised will help these children go on a once in a lifetime experience,” co-organiser Nikki Sarginson said. The event takes place from 10am on the Cardrona Valley Road. PHOTO: charlotte trundle
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knowledge whether he be a fly, spin or bait angler. An eye to the water temperature can increase success markedly. I well remember as a boy fishing with worms on the Mataura that the best spots during the heat of the day were in the deeper holes under the shade of the willows. Trout move into deeper or shaded water as the day heats up. It is logical then to use this knowledge and fish the lake margins early in the day. The same goes for the shallow ripples in a stream if the day is going to be a hot one.
Some anglers take a thermometer with them and constantly monitor the water temperature and adjust their position, taking into account the result. Personally I prefer to just move on to deeper or more shaded water as the day heats up. In my book, being too precise starts to take some of the fun out of the game and let’s face it, if you can go home having caught a couple of fish using your best guess, all is well. Tight lines,
- John Barlow
bookgiveaway Grahame Sydney’s Central Otago Central Otago artist Grahame Sydney is well known for his Otago landscapes, and now he has turned his creative eye to photography. His latest book, ‘Grahame Sydney’s Central Otago’, is “an intimate account of my wee world”, he told the Wanaka Sun. While Grahame still paints, a trip to Antarctica led him to take up photography, a creative skill he fell in love with. “I’m still a painter with a camera really,” he said. His new book records images from his own corner of the world, not so far from Wanaka. The Wanaka Sun has one copy of ‘Grahame Sydney’s Central Otago’ (worth $95) to give away to a reader. Email admin@thewanakasun.co.nz and tell us your favourite corner of Central Otago to go into the draw to win the book.
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BOARD Cory is not boring If there was a comp for the best all blacks sign in wanaka it would have to go to the house up plantation rd facing town. Hav a look up next ur driving to town!!!!! Go Kahu Youth! We hope you get all the $ you need to pay the rent. Independent wanaka council. Couldn’t agree more. We are direct competitors with qt especially for the tourism dollar. Qldc doesn’t have our best interests at heart. How much did taking the cheapest tender to seal the Crown Range cost the ratepayers? Do You think Now would b a good time to stop puttin diquat in our beautiful lake. “I didn`t expect the reaction to be this extreme” - he needs to get in touch with his constituency. Can`t wait until the next time you are up for re-election WE ARE RUGBY! How come qldc has plenty money for useless speed humps no one wants but none for our vital waste busters that everyone wants & needs? 3 million to bale out developers but zilch for altruistic wastebusters how do you justify that? 600 thousand of ratepayer money goes to lake wanaka tourism which mostly benefits overseas owned hotels & skifield while home grown waste busters gets nothing If wastebusters don’t use kerbside to subsidise operations then what is the problem? We could end up with a better service all around. Give it a go first! positive traffic calming sign. well done, need more! The views expressed in the text board and in the Letters to the Editor are those of the author alone and not necessarily those of the Wanaka Sun.
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The Wanaka Sun started with a clean slate this week. Our computer system did its worst on Monday and wiped itself completely of its history. I suppose that could be as liberating as amnesia, but it has made producing a newspaper quite challenging (and I’d like to apologise to anyone who emailed us without success early in the week). Another clean start was made by one of our staff members: Our graphic designer Adam Hall is newly cleanshaven and starting work on a ‘Cardrona Chopper’ for Movember. We’ll follow his ‘mo-gress’ throughout the month (first update below). There’s another important event likely to involve some macho posturing this month: The general election. The election will be held in just three weeks’ time but still hasn’t had much impact in Wanaka, bar a handful of party billboards. But Green co-leader Russel Norman visits town today, and if you’re prepared to drive over the hill this evening you can attend a political debate at the Queenstown Memorial Hall featuring Bill English, Don Brash, Pita Sharples, David Cunliffe and Russel Norman. Or does that sound about as interesting as watching moustaches grow?
Disabled Parking
Puzzling World
I am writing this letter after several friends told me of a message left on the Wanaka Sun’s text message board several weeks ago saying “would the lady in the blue Prado stop using the disabled parking”. The texter had the audacity to put our rego number in the text (the Wanaka Sun did not print this) but was not prepared to put their name to the text. I totally agree that disabled parking should only be used by those eligible or needing to, but if you are going to question someone’s use of such a park publicly then get your facts right first before you judge. It would have taken you less time to walk over and notice the orange mobility card in my windscreen than what it would have to send a text to the Wanaka Sun. I have a seven-year-old daughter who is permanently disabled and uses a wheelchair or walker for all mobility and has an orange mobility card. I also have a ten-year-old son who has been in full plaster for three months with a badly broken leg. In most instances I try and use a “normal” park but in the last three months with two disabled children instead of one, I have been using a disabled park if it means I am closer to where we are walking to. Mis-informed do-gooders like yourself make having a disabled child all that more difficult. Kipton and Tania Pearce Wanaka
We have a holiday home in Wanaka which we have enjoyed regularly visiting for many years now. Over the years we have taken the children to visit Puzzling World on numerous occasions, also regularly taking friends and family staying with us. We were in Wanaka for a couple of weeks in October with the children and their friends. It was a miserable wet day, so I decided to take my 12 year old along to Puzzling World along with a friend of his that was staying and had never been. My plan was to take a book and enjoy a coffee in the cafe while they enjoyed their time looking through the displays. I was alarmed at the counter to be received by a terse woman manager flashing some section of the law that I was not to leave my child unsupervised. I assured her this was not my intention however I was not interested in going through again for the umpteenth time so would stay in the cafe and enjoy a coffee – thereby complying with the law. She then decided this was not acceptable and I would have to go through with the children – saying it was a Puzzling World policy. It was never my intention to go through – there is a limit to how often one enjoys repeating such visits, so we left deciding the people at Paridiso were far friendlier and welcomed the children while I enjoyed their cafe. This is not the look we want for Wanaka - usually such an idyllic family friendly place. Sue Mehlhopt Wanaka Puzzling World responds:
Wastebusters I assume that councillors Cocks, Mann, Perkins and Tattersfield do not intend to seek re-election, having just committed political suicide by the most ludicrous decision to award the kerbside recycling contract collection not to Wastebusters, the community-owned organisation that brought recycling to QLDC, but to a profit-making Auckland-based company. Gentlemen, whether you found the decision difficult or not, it was nevertheless wrong. Dominic Stayne Wanaka
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I would first like to apologise if you found our staff member terse. It has been Puzzling World policy for at least ten years that “Children must be supervised by an adult at all times” (Children aged 5 – 15 years inclusive). This statement can be found in numerous places throughout the business. Children under 14 years old are legally required to be appropriately supervised – however some parents seem to feel this does not apply to public places/private businesses. While we would love to allow parents some time out, we need this policy to account for both the security of our Illusion rooms and also the Health & Safety and comfort of not only the children in question – but all other paying customers. On an annual basis we debate the Child Supervision Policy – and have chosen to adopt the legal definition of 14 years old. We have endeavoured to satisfy the majority of customers by providing a fun, friendly, low cost family attraction, with reasonable age limits and low expectations from parents other than they comply with a policy that for the most part, they should be adhering to anyway. We recently launched a yearly pass priced to offer regular customers genuine value and encourage parents to visit the attraction with their kids – I feel this is the look we want for Wanaka. Heidi Landsborough Puzzling World General Manager
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Near new large dog motel kennel for sale. $300.00. Call Henry on 0212383062.
Lawn mowing, garden maintenance and landscaping. Contact Alan at Positive Earth for all your garden needs. 0210521841. www.positiveearth.co.nz
4 seasons pizza- 1 pizza, 4 quarters , each quarter with its own topping. Frans pizza of the week www.francescaspizzas.com
Chief Loves to Chase is now available for purchase at Health 2000. Enviromower cordless battery lawn mower. Battery pack and mower in good working order. Great mower, $195. 4432146 FIREWORKS, Incredibly good! Ruth@U-FLY 021 483 262. Not for sale for under 18. Ph/txt now to avoid missing these Bad Boy fireworks. 1990 toyota carona s/w. Has wof & rego. A bit rough but a good runner. 340 000 km. $1000 ph. 0211633811 Specialised big hit mountain bike. $1600. Gd condition. Ph 4432582 or 021540395. Mitsi dimante car auto petrol ph 0273007797 Small Freezer.Simpson. $150.ph Jane 0274436568 Toyota 1994,petrol,manual 0273007797
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Masport 4 burner bbq $50. Ph 4435580 Kambrook multi-function bench top oven. good condition. $50. Phone 4435530 ‘Giant’ Atx 400 mountain bike-mens. ph Jane-0274436568 Near new ‘trek’ road bike$1200.ph jane 0274436568 FRENCH FABRIC SALE - interiors. Saturday Nov 12 10am2pm. 159 Cemetery Rd, Lake Hawea. Enquiries to Sabine 4434584
RED HOT POKER DEAL. 25% off workshop price for hand forged fire implements in stock @ Metalworks. November specials page www.metalworkswanaka. co.nz
for rent HOUSE FOR RENT XMAS/ NY - 22nd Dec to Jan 6th. Lake Hawea. Suit couple. ph 4434584 Upstairs office space for rent. Kitchen bathroom and 2 office areas established. Frederick street 0276787566
services All types of fencing and gates. Wrought iron. Timber. Colour steel. Post and rail. Glass and steel balustrades. 4434078 0272080175 Are you experiencing back pain? At Central Lakes Physio we love to fix backs. Call 4431711 to just fix it.
New term Core Strength Pilates classes now starting. Call 4431711 to book your spot. Spring mat special only $115. Pembroke Massagedeep tissue, sports massage, located at the new Wanaka Lakes Health Centre. Ph 0274653700. SHADE SAILS. Custom Design. Quality materials. Handy Solutions 0272080175 St o n e m a s o n Available for consultations, design approaches, and labour. Large local portfolio. Call Nick.J on 0211143280
ASPIRING MASSAGE WANAKA. Provider to High performance sport NZ. Deep tissue-relaxation.Trevor Bailey, certified massage therapist. 4432993 or 0274222455.
WANAKA paintball now reopened at 361 riverbank road WANAKA. Work parties, birthdays, stag parties, we do it all. 0800SPLATT
Babysitter. Qualified ECE teacher, have a first aid certificate and experience with all ages. Available anytime. Txt/ph Rebecca 0274167802
WANAKA WINDOW CLEANING professional, friendly, efficient service. Enjoy those bluebird spring views. High, awkward windows a specialty. Paolo 021 0572505/ 4432420
BOWEN PRACTITIONERCHERYN SMITH, for your body to RE-ALIGN, REBALANCE and to get RELIEF, call me on 027 7771013 for appts. :-) Engineering and repairs. Handy Solutions. Ph 0272080175
‘Thule’ roof rack box. $500. ph jane 0274436568
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Francescas pizzas $10 small $20 large. See you Thursday 4pm on Pembroke Park.
HOME COOKIN! Get a whiz bang cook into your kitchen and put your feet up. References. Ph Pip Harker 443 4584
FUNKY BLUE TOWEL RACK. Free standing, mild steel, a one off! $570 reduced to $199. For other November deals log onto www.metalworkswanaka.co.nz
JP SERVICES at Community Networks, Tuesdays 1pm, Fridays 10.30am, For appointments call 4437799
Husqvarna ride-on mulchingmower.Hydrorstatic. V twin engine. $1265 for quick sale. 443 1258
Moving out? Remember to book your window clean! Wanaka Window Cleaning, professional, friendly, efficient service. Paolo 021 0572505/ 4432420
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Karuna @ Health2000. When you need to relax or need to work out stress book a massage with Dannielle 0226152231
thanks Many thanks to Callum Urquhart, QLDC, Hammer & Nail, Venus Coffee and volunteers for supporting plantings at the Outlet!
wanted Adobe Illustratoris there some1 who can teach me? 021766307 House wanted for 4 months over summer Jan to May call Melissa 027 218 6665 email info@sunshinevideo.co.nz Wanted to buy, outside steps for out building approx 700mm high. Please phone 4435530
Awesome handmade arts and crafts at the sunday craft market this week. Hope to see you there ! Best pizzas in wanaka? U be the judge. See u at the farmers market om thursday 4pm onwards. Pembroke Park. Www. francescaspizzas.com Christmas overseas? come to ARTISANS on Ardmore for locally made gifts, soft kiwis, woolies, silk paintings easy to post + more.
The Albion Cricket Club Senior team kicked off the season with a 20/20 in Poolburn against Blacks Hill. Blacks Hill won the toss and elected to field. With a strong wind and a slow outfield, batting was never going to be easy and Albion struggled to a modest total of 103. Richard McNeilly was the pick of the batsman with a swashbuckling 43. James Bracewell and Rusty Neville were the best of the bowlers, both getting 2 for 14 from their 4 overs. In reply Blacks Hill got off to a shaky start, losing their first 5 wickets for just 22 runs. Tom Cooney then led the charge as Blacks Hill slowly fought their way back into the game. The tail end managed to hold on and Cooney hit the winning runs in the final over and finishing with 42 not out. Ken Galloway and Ryan Wheeler were the wicket takers with Ken taking 2 for 15 and Ryan taking 3 for 14. Albion will be eager to get a home win under the belt this weekend against Alexandra in Luggate. Lake Hawea Golf results Lake Hawea -Wanaka Visit Men 0-14 1st R Shuttleworth 41 Pts 2nd Dillan Stock 38 ‘’ 3rd Dick Sullivan 35 “ 4th Kahu Vincent 34 “ o/cb 15 + 1st N Matchett 39 Pts 2nd Joe Cotter 37 “ 3rd C Coombe 35 “ o/cb 4th G Haggart 35 “ Ladies 1st L Osborne 38 Pts 2nd B Stevenson 32 “ 3rd K Jopson 31 “ Hawea 31.2 Wanaka 30.3
Wanaka Bowling Club Progressive bowls held on Friday October 28: Skips 1st Ross Davey 2nd Michael Barnett 3rd K Chartres. Second 1st David Byers 2nd Jude Davey 3rd Bruce Hamilton. Lead 1st Barry Miskimmin 2nd Rick Mclean 3rd Dennis Schofield
Scull - Jarrod Wellman, Nic Jackson 1st MU16 Coxed Quad Scull - Bailey Masters, James Redai, Jamie Bowley, Eachann Bruce Cox: Kim Robertson 1st M U 15 Double Scull - Jack Porter, Riley Bruce 3rd Mixed Nov Coxed Quad - Riley Bruce, Jack Porter, Kath Millis, Daisy Thor Poet 4th
Wanaka rowing results (Bow to Stroke) MU17 Coxed Four - James Redai, Nic Jackson, Jarrod Wellman, Jamie Bowley, Cox: Jack Porter 1st MU16 Single scull - Eachann Bruce 1st Jamie Bowley 4th James Redai 8th WU16 Coxed Four - Nell Varney, Gen Scurr, Harriet Varney, Anna Watson-Taylor Cox: Bailey Masters 6th MN 50% Novice Double Scull Riley Bruce, Eachann Bruce 1st MU 17 Single scull Nic Jackson 3rd Jarrod Wellman 4th W 50% Novice Coxed Four - Bella Nolan, Hannah Bendle, Gen Scurr, Anna WatsonTaylor Cox: James Redai 6th MU15 Single Scull - Bailey Masters 2nd Riley Bruce 3rd M O Coxed Quad Scull - Nic Jackson, JarrodWellman,EachannBruce,Jamie Bowley Cox: Anna Watson-Taylor 2nd M U16 Double Scull Bailey Masters, James Redai 8th W Novice Coxed Quads - Kim Robertson, Nina Bowley, Bella Nolan, Nell Varney, 7th Georgina Butler, Daisy Thor Poet, Kath Millis, and Poppy Jefferies 8th W U16 Coxed Quad - Gen Scurr, Harriet Varney, Anna Watson-Taylor , Hannah Bendle 6th MU17 Double
Wanaka bridge club results Championship Pairs 12: Silver Section: North/South:- Max & Larraine Shepherd 60.68% 1. Dawn & Terry Wilson 59.64% 2. Clare Scurr, Ann-Louise Stokes 57.81% 3. East/West:- Marion Furneaux, Jenny Pryde 57.10% 1. Pat Gray, Ken Muir 56.25% 2. Jan Anderson, Barbara Waterworth 54.83% 3. Bronze Section North/South:- Sarah Oscar, Gavin Stevens 67.31% 1. Annette Clements, Sue Orbell 57.69% 2. Kate Coe, Lesley Davies 57.31% 3 East/West:- Frances Copland, Jacqueline Roberts 60.38% 1. Hugh Fraser, Bob Menlove 59.42% 2. Alwyne Haworth, Betty Swift 57.69% 3. Friday Bridge 28 October North/ South:- Daphne Stewart, Deirdre Lynch 60.00% 1. Rosemary Boswell, Marion Cameron 59.00% 2. Denise & Alan Bunn 47.50% 3. East/West:Pat Gray, Freda Ryder 61.76% 1. Bruce Cathie, Errol Kelly 60.00% 2. Lynda Hodge, Karolyn Macandrew 51.76% 3.
Cloth nappy laundry service. Local mum looking into starting one. Would be grateful for local views, please complete my online questionnaire. Thanks: www.surveymonkey. com/s/CB5G59S C o n g r at u l at i o n s Noelene & Dave Beattie on your 53 wedding anniversary happy we could help u celebrate, cheers from all @ Ritual’s Café Festive Fete Friday 2nd December. join us in Cromwell for a fabulous day of food wine and shopping St John Wanaka Agm on 9th November at 7pm. All welcome at St John Rooms. Hurry! Christmas post deadline overseas end of November, come to ARTISANS on Ardmore for locally made gifts and cards. New & Newish ladies 2 Wanaka luncheon November 12th contact Sue Saunders 4437442 asap
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Sunday craft markets this weekend! Market corner Pembroke Park, from 10, Come see whats new! The Rotary Club of Wanaka meets weekly @ 6.00pm @ Oakridge Grand Mercure. U-FLY Wanaka for scenic flights and local flight training Ph/txt 021 483 262 Uniquely handmade in Wanaka! Pottery , prints , paintings , jewellery knits, cards and more all at artisans cooperative studio , Ardmore St Wheels to Dunstan. Do you need to get to Dunstan Hospital? Ph 443 7799 before 3 pm to book your seat on the Free Shuttle.
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SOUTHERN WIDE
The Wanaka Sun is seeking a dynamic journalist with flair and vision to join our dedicated team.
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As a journalist at the Wanaka Sun you would be part of a small team responsible for producing our popular weekly newspaper. Your talents will include:
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• Experience as a journalist on community newspapers or regional daily papers • An eye for community news and ability to polish copy • Strong writing ability and photography skills • A positive can-do attitude • The ability to connect with our community • Ability to meet strict deadlines
Based in Wanaka, this part-time role will perfectly suit someone wanting to make the most out of the great outdoors and the highly sought-after Wanaka lifestyle.
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Sophie makes selection Charlotte Trundle Local squash player Sophie Askin, pictured, was selected for the World Junior Girls’ Development Squad for 2012. The sixteenyear-old is no stranger to success: This year she won the South Island under 17 championship, the junior highlander series and placed fifth for under 17 girls at nationals in Auckland. “Sophie was
We are sailing
a bit disappointed as she had no bad game at nationals, but she obviously did enough to be noticed by selectors,” her father Rod Askin said. Sophie will now attend weekend training camps in Auckland. Next year she will travel with her squad to Malaysia and compete in two open squash competitions which are a build up to the World Junior Girls Championships in July 2012. photo: supplied
The Wanaka Yacht Club’s spring series has begun. The Thursday night series runs from the beginning of daylight savings for ten weeks and is followed by the
summer series which runs from late January for another ten weeks. The spring series is both social and competitive, club member Ken Urqhuart said. “There is no
such thing as a noncompetitive yacht race.” The series includes five divisions: open centreboarders, trailer yachts, Etchells, multi-hulls and juniors. Sailing courses also
began last week with high demand from local youths. Pictured are participants on the Level Two course run on Monday nights, instructed by Steve Dickey.
Zoe McNeilly . photo: infinity images
photo: wanaka.tv
Cliffhangers compete Cliffhanger’s Climbing Club will host their second annual Fun Climbing Competition at Basecamp Wanaka Climbing Centre on Saturday November 26. The competition will give participants the opportunity to test their skills on a variety of graded climbs. The club expects to attract competitors from Twizel, Queenstown
and Christchurch, as well as some top talent from the local climbing community.
awesome spot prizes as well, but the competition is primarily about having a go and having a
The competition is primarily about having a go and having a good time. “This competition is all about participation,” club captain Loz Ogle said. “Of course there are
good time.” L a s t y e a r ’ s competition was a success, with more than
30 climbers of all ages taking part in a great day of sport climbing. The club wants to build on that success for this year. “We’ve had people talk to us about local adult climbers getting involved, so this year we have included a team section in the competition which promises to take social climbing to an all new level,” Loz said.
Springston action Three local horse riders travelled to Kaikoura last month to compete in the Springston Trophy. Mount Aspiring College students Cate Howie and Zoe McNeilly and correspondence student Georgie Dickson teamed up with other clubs to compete,
with Cate’s team coming 17th, Zoe’s team 15th and Georgie’s team 25th. Cate achied the top dressage score in her grade. The girls would like to acknowledge the community support which assisted getting them to Kaikoura.
Jossi wins big air in London Wanaka’s Jossi Wells took to a 100-foot tall snow-covered ramp in London last weekend where, in front of a crowd of 15,000 spectators, he safely landed a perfect switch dub 10, earning 96 points and winning the Relentless Freeze Big Air competition. This was Jossi’s third time on the podium in as many competitions, having won third in big air both at the freestyle.ch competition last month in Switzerland and at the Winter Games NZ in August. “Starting the season with three podiums in big air is producing fabulous confidence,” Jossi’s father and coach Bruce Wells said. “Success in this sport is largely about confidence levels. This is a great start.” The two-day competition saw 34 of the world’s best skiers battling it out in a best of two runs qualification for 16 spots.
Athletes prepare for anniversary event
Ruataniwha regatta A squad of 20 rowers, including nine beginners, took part in the first regatta of the season, the Aoraki 1000m, held at Lake Ruataniwha last weekend. All crews rowed well in perfect conditions on Saturday, gaining places to race again in rough windy conditions in Sunday’s finals. With some of the newer rowers only rowing for a total
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of three or four weeks, the club had some excellent results and set down the foundation for a great season to come. Picured above, top row from right, are Dave Varney (Coach), Jack Porter, Riley Bruce, Kath Millis, Daisy Thor Poet, Poppy Jefferies, Kim Robertson, Eachann Bruce, Jamie Bowley and Bailey
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Masters. Bottom row from right: Jarrod Wellman, James Redai, Nell Varney, Nick Jackson, Bella Nolan, Hannah Bendle, Gen Scurr, Anna Watson Taylor, Nina Bowley, Harriet Varney, Georgina Butler and Rob Bruce (coach). See sports results for details.
Wanaka athletes are preparing for the 30th anniversary of the Speight’s Coast to Coast next February. Dougal Allan, who was second last year in the one day’s men’s event, plans to go for gold this year. Growing up watching multisport and the legends of the Coast to Coast, Dougal said the event’s history appeals as much as its “unique and spectacular” course. Other Wanaka athletes including Simone Maier, Jo Williams and Andrew McLeod are expected to take part in this year’s 30th anniversary event. Nine-times winner Steve Gurney from Christchurch and five-time winner Kathy Lynch from Hokitika head up a list of champions invited to “participate or spectate” by race director Robin Judkins, who will celebrate 30 years running the 243km kayaking, mountain running and cycling race across New Zealand’s South Island. More than 16,000 kiwis and 2000 international athletes have participated in the event in the past 29 years. The 30th anniversary event will be held on February 10 – 11, 2012.
Thursday 03 November to Wednesday 09 November 2011