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Northlake’s no-objection clause heads to the High Court Emma Conyngham

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n a move that has been anticipated by many, Wanaka Community Supporting Our Northlake Neighbours Inc (WCSONNI) has filed papers in the High Court, challenging the noobjection clause in the restrictive covenants on their titles. It is a move that could shake property development the length and breadth of New Zealand.

No-objection clauses are not new. They have been used my many developers throughout

New Zealand and around Wanaka: The Wanaka Sun has obtained copies of the noobjection clauses for Peninsula Bay, Hikuwai, Timsfield, Riverside, West Meadows, Three Parks and Meadowstone. But it is only in Northlake where they have proven their bite and subsequently caused anger, frustration and in some cases, outrage.

Niamh Shaw, WCSONNI president, said, “The result of these general no-objection clauses is that there is currently nobody holding Northlake Investments Limited (NIL) accountable for its actions. Since those directly affected are prohibited from

submitting, and the wider community's opinion was roundly disregarded as being ‘unexpert’, the developer has absolute licence to do whatever it wants.

“If we do not challenge the validity of the no-objection clauses, we are back at square one the next time the developer applies for a resource consent. We want to definitively address the question as to whether these broad no-objection clauses that prevent any resident opposition to any development are valid or simply an assault on democratic process.”

Shaw continued, “This is no longer ‘just’

about a hotel in a residential suburb in Wanaka; it's about residents' democratic right to voice an opinion on their living environment and its future. I think the overwhelming community response is because a segment of our community is effectively being silenced. Whether or not it is legal, if feels unjust.

“I can understand the appeal of general no-objection covenants from the perspective of a developer. However, I've seen at first hand the effect it has on a small community, and in my opinion it's devastating.”

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SOI rejection ‘democracy in action’ says Boult Emma Conyngham

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Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) held an Extraordinary General Meeting on Monday August 26 to accept the revised Statement of Intent from Queenstown Airport Corporation (QAC) that had previously been rejected back in June. QAC had had two months to revise, edit and address issues that had been highlighted to them by Council, but it proved for nought. After a bombardment of public opposition, their Statement of Intent was not accepted, leaving QAC somewhat hanging in the wind.

Philosophically, Boult commented to the Wanaka Sun, “[Monday’s] Council meeting showed the democratic process in action.

Individual Councillors brought different views to the discussion, listened to the community, and cast votes according to what they believed in.”

In Boult’s opening remarks he thanked the number of people who came to submit against airport expansion, but then said, “In the interest of balance, my inbox is literally peppered with people who have a different view on the matter but say they are too intimidated to make any comment.” This was met with derisory laughter from the packed audience.

Mark Sinclair, deputy chair of Wanaka Stakeholder Group said, “We seek transparency and real community involvement — not deals done behind closed doors, or private conversations. It's fine for people to have opposing views — that's what you expect in a democracy. But for the Mayor to say that he must give equal weighting to private messages (which we can't even see) as he does to the concerns of our 2700+ strong membership is ludicrous.”

The Wanaka Sun asked Boult if he could indicate the actual number of people who have shown their support for Wanaka Airport.

He replied, “I haven’t kept the number, but it includes many who speak to me in the street and call me by phone as well. Of course it doesn’t

Vicki Spearing’s nomination invalid Emma Conyngham

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Due to a bank deposit error, Vicki Spearing’s candidate nomination has been withdrawn

by Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) for the upcoming 2019 Local Government election.

“I paid the money on time, but it was into the wrong account,” said Spearing. “I am really disappointed.”

Spearing was running for District Councillor within the Wanaka Ward. QLDC said, “Her nomination was deemed invalid because all nomination requirements had not been met by the defined deadline.”

“I am disappointed for myself but disappointed for the community because I had a lot of support and a lot of people were backing me, and believed I could bring something fresh to Wanaka,” she said.

Spearing is currently not working so was in an ideal position to run for councillor however she said she will now have to see what comes her way over the next three years — determined to have her name on the ballot in 2022.

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match those of the Wanaka Stakeholders Group, but I haven’t sent out teams canvassing for support as they have done.”

QAC CEO Colin Keel opened with remarks stating, “I can assure you we are liaising with and listening to our majority shareholder.

To that end, and following the June council meeting, we had been focussed on working with council and the QLDC executive team in revising the SOI to take into feedback of councillors as representatives of the community as well as recent public statement by the mayor.”

But councillor Alexa Forbes didn’t buy it.

“I hear there has been engagement between QLDC and QAC following a workshop where we had very limited time to put our views forward, but it was not minuted so how do we know? But I’ve seen no version of the SOI, despite Colin saying he’s had these discussions with QLDC but none of that has ever come to councillors. I would like to know from Michael Collins if it was minuted and how we know what happened in those

discussions, and how you were directed?”

The revised SOI is full of contradictions according to councillor Penny Clarke who expressed a desire to have faith in the promised economic and social impact assessments, but felt nervous as to whether they would be followed through. Keel tried to allay her fears by saying, “We have agreed, and made it explicit and consistent where we have said we will not increase the noise boundary, or introduce essential services at Wanaka Airport until the social and economic assessments are done.”

Boult added, “QAC understands that [as a result of these assessments] there may be no increase,” to which Keel said, “We have spoken to our shareholders and they understand that.”

What comes next is clear according to John HiIlhorst of Queenstown’s Flight Plan 2050.

“The effect of this motion is that Council has decided to not agree to the statement of intent as per section 65(2)(a) of the Local Government Act 2002, and therefore 65(2)(b)

applies. The Act makes clear that Council’s obligation to ‘take all practical steps under clause 5 of Schedule 8 to require the statement of intent to be modified’ automatically kicks in as soon as council decided that it could not agree to the SOI as per 65(2)(a).

“To be crystal clear, under the law of section 65(2)(b): The local authority must (Council has no alternative) take all practicable steps under clause 5 of Schedule 8 require the SOI to be modified.”

When asked about the actual next steps QAC needs to take to create an SOI that would be acceptable to QLDC and the time frame required, Keel said it was QLDC’s responsibility to answer that. The SOI is now in stalemate as Boult replied, “At this stage we do not have a view as to when the new SOI will be brought to Council.”

Pictured: One public submission from a man who collected a large bag of rubbish on his walk to the meeting — questioning how much filthier does the district need to get before Council wakes up.

Spark receives consent for telecommunication facility in Lake Hawea Abby Costen

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Spark NZ has been granted consent subject to conditions to erect and operate a telecommunications facility, despite the multiple concerns raised during a Queenstown Lake District Council hearing last month.

The site is on the road reserve adjacent to Lake Hawea’s Peter Fraser Park (PFP) and the mast, which exceeds the permitted height and width under the National Environmental Standards for Telecommunication Facilities, is set to replace an existing seven-metre-high lighting pole at the same position.

QLDC has stated that the visual impact of the proposed mast was the central issue in this case and heard from three experienced landscape architects.

Shannon Bray, principal landscape architect of Wayfinder Landscape Planning and Strategy, who appeared for Spark at the hearing, said, “The mast will be seen as another element of the foreground urban landscape, in the background mountain ranges will remain dominant features.”

Consultant landscape architect for Hawea Community Association Inc Anne Stevens said, “Whilst the mast is not placed on a skyline or prominent ridgeline, in a number of different views it bisects the backdrop of mountain range and punches through the skyline...”

To minimise the mast’s visual impact, the conditions of consent of Spark’s application

include painting the pole and cabinet in grey, leaving the retaining wall of unpainted concrete wall to weather naturally and only installing ‘see-through’ fences above this retaining wall.

Other concerns expressed at the hearing surrounded the provision of 5G technology, Radio Frequency Exposure Standards and the potential hazard the mast could pose to helicopters using PFP in emergencies.

Spark’s senior environmental planner Fiona Matthews explained that the proposed mast was for the provision of 3G and 4G mobile technology and, that while 5G technology was intended to be introduced by Spark by July 2020, this technology would not be able to make use of the proposed mast.

When asked to comment on ‘5G hype vs reality,” professor of health psychology at the University of Auckland Keith Petrie said, “The majority of studies show that there is no relationship between weak electromagnetic field exposure and symptoms or health. Some people report that they are sensitive to the electromagnetic fields used in mobile phone and WiFi. Studies show that such people do experience symptoms, but only when they know they are being exposed. In double-blind conditions where they are exposed without knowing whether the electromagnetic field is on or off, no reliable effects are apparent.”

Spark’s lead radio frequency engineer Stephen Holding said Spark’s proposed mast employed low-power transmitting equipment, mounted high above ground level, and that

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the maximum public exposure at ground level would only be 7.37 percent of the level required under the NZ Standard.

In regards to the existing mast at Timaru Creek, Holding observed that a mast offering low coverage will reduce data speed and the quality of voice calls, therefore requiring more capacity to maintain a given level of service.

Inquires to Civil Aviation revealed that as the park was not recognised as a heliport, the safety of an approach was a matter for the pilot to determine.

Chair of Hawea Community Association Inc April Mackenzie has told The Wanaka Sun: “We are speaking with our legal advisers to understand the appeal process to the environment court.”

Pictured: A mock-up showing the 16m tower next to a seven metre light pole.

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Ignite celebrates Rippon’s and ONE New Zealand’s successes Abby Costen

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Last Wednesday evening, the B@5 with ONE New Zealand and Rippon took place at Rippon Hall in Wanaka.

The aim of this event was to celebrate the announcement of Rippon’s international success in being ranked eighth best vineyard to visit on Earth in the World’s Best Vineyards Awards ceremony in London. It was also the perfect opportunity for ONE New Zealand to announce this year’s lineup for the ONE Summit Program.

Ignite Wanaka holds monthly networking events under the B@5 banner to showcase businesses within the Upper Clutha, to help them succeed and to promote their success to others.

Executive Officer of Ignite Wanaka Naomi Lindsay said, “We were really pleased with the turnout for the launch of the ONE Summit as part of our Business After 5 event calendar. Seeing almost 100 of the business community unite to hear about sustainability is testimony to the desire by local businesses to be better informed in this area, in order to take action. Ignite is a proud supporter of the ONE Summit, which unites businesses to do better for our community, economy and environment.”.

Rippon’s media representative Jo Mills said, “For us, it was wonderful to have such a large number of people from local businesses come out to Rippon on a powder day for the launch of this year's ONE Summit and to hear about the changes that are afoot

with our Cellar Door. At a time when retaining the sense of a community in Wanaka is a hot topic (with the airport, developments etc), it really is incredibly heartening as a long-standing Wanaka business to have so many of our peers and colleagues in Wanaka out supporting one another with an open mind and coming to incredible events such as the ONE Summit which takes a very pragmatic approach to the future of New Zealand communities and which challenges us all to take action on a grassroots level.

Wanaka is a lucky place!”.

Mills added that, as guests were informed by Rippon’s General Manager Nick Mills on the night; “Come October 1st we are moving to an uncharged appointment system for cellar door visits. This has been long planned and we had hoped to have this up and running before last summer, but building the booking system from scratch took far longer than planned or hoped! The summer season in fact served to reinforce our need to do this; with ever-increasing numbers coming to Rippon we have realised we have a responsibility not only to look after the farm and the team but also to ensure that all visitors have a positive and informed experience at Rippon. Visitor numbers during the busy summer season stretch operations to beyond capacity and in recent years we have come to realise we need to manage numbers and not try to maximise them to ensure the business remains sustainable on all fronts.”

Pictured: Guests at Rippon Hall for B@5 with ONE New Zealand and Rippon

Queenstown Lake District Council has recently announced that the feedback gathered regarding the Concept Plan for Stage Three: Lakeside of the Wãnaka Lakefront Development Plan is now informing the concept design.

Members of the Wanaka community supplied feedback on the Concept Plan for Stage Three both online and via attending the three public drop-in sessions hosted by QLDC staff, with 86.3 percent of responses expressing support.

Features of the plan include a 300m-long native revegetation of the lake edge to restore and develop ecology; a three metre-wide shared path along Lakeside Road; a two metrewide boardwalk along the lake edge and a connection to existing pathway network to provide continuous access to the lakeside, plus the restoration of vegetation along the steep bank and informal recreation areas to improve land use.

The Concept Plan also welcomes a range of facilities including seating and picnic tables, ecology lookouts and interpretive signage to inform people about history, culture, ecology and more.

Queenstown Lakes District Council general manager of community services, Thunes Cloete said,: “Staff have received invaluable feedback throughout the process, culminating in 73 largely supportive responses to the Concept Plan and a further 350

downloads of the plan itself”.

QLDC has highlighted that all features proposed by the Concept Plan have received high levels of support in submissions.

Cloete said, “While this part of Wanaka’s lakefront hasn’t moved people to participate to the same levels of the Town Centre Masterplan, the Stage Three: Lakeside area from where Bullock Creek meets Lake Wanaka through to the Wanaka Marina is becoming increasingly popular.”

From analysing the feedback it has received, QLDC has highlighted that there has been particular interest in the options to develop and restore ecology in the area as well as the provision of continuous access by way of a shared pathway for pedestrians and cyclists and a boardwalk.

Cloete said, “It’s also interesting to note that of the few concerns raised to QLDC staff regarding the Lakeside Plan, a number of them were in response to the Wanaka Town Centre Masterplan and the concerned proposed parking changes and road closures”.

In the coming weeks, survey data and responses will be analysed before being used to help inform a Detailed Design of the Lakeside area.

A summary of this survey data and all individual pieces of feedback can be read online at letstalk.qldc.govt.nz/ wanaka-lakefront-development-plan.

Pictured: The lakefront Concept Plan extends from Bullock Creek to the marina.

Council elaborates further on costs of wastewater discharges ALLISON MCLEAN

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Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) said each unintended wastewater overflow from Councilowned and operated wastewater networks can cost ratepayers in the order of $25,000 to $40,000 in fines.

Last Thursday, QLDC issued a statement about these costs involved with Otago Regional Council (ORC) prosecutions when it comes to 'occasional overflow events that are already occurring.'

Council also used the opportunity to remind ratepayers that QLDC lodged a resource consent application with ORC last April to authorise 'minor overflows from QLDC's wastewater network.'

"This is not about deliberately discharging wastewater into lakes as has been suggested by some," said QLDC general manager of property and infrastructure Peter Hansby. "There is a reality that, given the behaviour of users of the wastewater network and its proximity to water, these overflows will occasionally occur and these result in costly prosecutions by ORC. These discharges are not the norm, and the application we have made is far from seeking permission to pollute.”

“The approach recognises that in a system that is largely built close to water there is an existing and constant risk of discharge, no matter how well the

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system is built or maintained. Sometimes these occur as a result of pipe failure and sometimes through blockages that result from inappropriate use of the wastewater system (discharge of large quantities of fats, construction material and the like) and intrusion by tree roots,” said Hansby.

He said improving the network remains Council's core intention. “QLDC is primarily concerned with upgrading the growing network, and has no desire to allow or encourage discharges. This application in no way implies a lessening of standards and the scale of our $105M investment into wastewater systems for the district should reassure residents that we are taking the management of wastewater very seriously. However, these discharges are caused by blockages that result from inappropriate use of the wastewater system and intrusion by tree roots. While the Council has systems in place to reduce more slowly occurring events like tree root intrusion, the discharges caused by individual actions are effectively impossible to eliminate.”

If the resource consent is granted, Council said it can focus on investing in wastewater infrastructure and education to further reduce the risk of these overflow events, rather than paying fines because the discharges are unauthorised.

The application was publicly notified by ORC at QLDC’s request.

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An open letter to

Upper Clutha residents

from Wanaka Stakeholders Group Inc.

Who are we?

advisors who also believe this is a cause worthy We are a core group of 16 people from Upper of their time. We have received over 150 offers Clutha: six committee members and 10 core of help from people in our community who members. We are all volunteering our time wish to share their expertise and their time. and energy because we feel strongly about the planned development of Wanaka Airport.

We also believe in the process of community The redevelopment of Wanaka Airport into a engagement and how important it is that our jet-capable airport is a complex issue, and one community is provided with all the background that people (on both sides of the discussion) detail relating to every major decision that our feel strongly about. Like most things in life, council makes on behalf of our community, but there is often misinformation flying around, especially the impending decision around the obscuring some of the issues. This is why it is $400 million development of our local airport so important that we seek all the details behind every element of this issue. As a group we have into a significant jet-capable airport. a clear perspective, and it is important for us At the time of going to print, we are supported that you know exactly what our position is and by 2,729 members (most from the Upper what we represent. It is also covered in detail Clutha community), as well as the community on our website. associations of Hawea, Albert Town, Luggate and Mt Barker. This makes us the biggest group In the first instance, we encourage community ever to assemble in Upper Clutha around a local engagement on all levels and respect all views issue, and we are still growing. Our members (even those who disagree with ours), and we include over 450 people who own or manage a welcome respectful discussion. This is the local business - including businesses in tourism, foundation of democracy and this principle hospitality, retail, consulting, construction, is something we believe we all deserve as it is and farming. The vast majority of us live in paramount in our focus to stimulate change at the Upper Clutha area, most are ratepayers. council/government level.

Members join us because they are concerned. We are deeply concerned that our Council, We get frequent messages online, via email and along with Queenstown Airport Corporation, in person reinforcing this. is making significant and irreversible decisions One of our core principles is that we are fully about the future of Upper Clutha without our transparent in everything we do. We publish community’s involvement:

Our Position:

everything to our website (see below). Our community seeks transparency from our representative body QLDC. We want to ensure our community has all the information it needs to form its own educated perspective, with the hope that a time will come when we are asked for our opinion by our council. This is not a straightforward task, as our council have acted strategically in their approach to sharing information. But despite all having busy lives and businesses we deem this issue too important: so far, we’ve spent many hundreds of hours on this, and we are committed to spending hundreds more. We also have access to experienced and talented experts and

• There is a lack of real, proper, thorough and all-inclusive community consultation let alone positive action in response to consultation outcomes • There is little transparency about how decisions are being made, why and by whom • There are details being decided in private meetings and behind closed doors and our Mayor has indicated that this is indeed one of the ways in which he prefers to receive community feedback.

strain on infrastructure, health impacts, economic impacts (direct and indirect), new technologies and proper consideration of other viable alternatives.

• Yet decisions are being made and those decisions will have an impact on our community for decades to come We support the return of scheduled turboprop services into Wanaka, and the appropriate development of our local airport - as a key community asset, but not as a massive airport servicing the whole southern region. We want a very positive future for our community: one which we all have input into. We do not however support having a jet-capable airport in Wanaka.

It is unnecessary and unwarranted. We support our friends in Queenstown who don’t want any more jets than they currently have. And we reject the growth driven, profit driven strategy of QLDC and QAC, because it isn’t one that the community has discussed and agreed.

What can you do?

If you feel the same way as we do, join us.

And please encourage others to join us too.

Numbers are key, as the more of us there are, the greater our voice. You can join us at the website below, or email us for details. If you are undecided, we are happy to tell you what we know - and you can decide for yourself. We are also communicating about these issues as they evolve, openly via our campaign website, so that people can decide for themselves.

Thank you for being part of the conversation about the future of Wanaka, Hawea and the rest of Upper Clutha. And let’s work together to decide what we want our community to look like, and then make it happen. We can’t do this without your support.

• There is insufficient consideration of crucial factors like the environment, social impacts,

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Going since 1986, Wanaka Embroiderers’ Guild currently has 26 members, with ages ranging from 20 to 90, and is open to new participants.

Secretary and treasurer of Wanaka Embroiderers’ Guild Jill Bruce said, “With such a wide age range, we all benefit from listening to others’ perspectives on numerous topics.”.

Bruce added, “Every day we meet, we support and encourage each other and offer helpful suggestions if requested. We are always positive towards everyone's work and as we have such a huge depth of knowledge amongst us that help is always on hand when we encounter an issue – both perceived and real!”.

The guild, which forms part of the Association of New Zealand Embroiderers’ Guilds, meets three or four Thursdays a month at the Wanaka Arts Centre.

Bruce said, “The Wanaka Arts Centre has been our home for more than 19 years now and it is a fantastic place. The natural light streaming through the windows is an absolute must for us. The space is easily heated (and cooled) and has a kitchen and storage facilities”.

The first Thursday of the month embroidery workshop session runs from 7-9pm, the second from 1.30pm to 3.30pm, the fourth from 10.30am to 3.30pm and, if there is one in the calendar, the fifth from 10am to 3.30pm.

Bruce said, “I love that I can take a piece of fabric, some thread and a needle and create something. It is, to use a trendy concept, 'mindful' – a total escape from all that is going on in your life, the world and all you think about is the rhythm of the needle, the thread, creating, absorbing yourself in what you are doing sometimes to the exclusion

of everything else around you. And in a world that is sometimes so focused on consumption rather than production, it is my time with needle and thread that allows me to be a creative contributor to the world around me, and the value that this adds to me, the people around me and the spaces that surround me should never be diminished.”

Bruce’s first memory of embroidery was as a four-year-old, sitting on her grandmother’s knee in front of an open fire learning how to stitch leaves and flowers. Now more than 50 years later, it’s still a pastime she enjoys.

Bruce said, “It is so satisfying to research and learn a technique that may have originated from the 1500s and keep it alive today.”.

Bruce said, “We have, about 12 months ago, completed a group project of creating a 'Wanaka' banner.

All members contributed to this masterpiece and all financial members since the start of our group have their name included. It features iconic Wanaka subjects and all embroidered.

It is hanging in the main room at the Art Centre at the moment”.

Bruce’s favourite embroideryrelated quotes are “May all of your ups and downs in life be with a needle and thread” and “A clean, tidy house and a weed-free garden is a sign of a broken needle”.

1. A 12-month group embroidery project, which was displayed at the NZ Embroidery Conference in Nelson in 2018, and features iconic images associated with Wanaka 2. Robyn Myles, Val Garrett and Avis Munro 3. Annette Menlove 4. Sue Howe stitching a piece using the 17th century crewel embroidery technique 5. Pauline Hyndman 6. Avis Munro

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Wanaka Motorcycle Club traverses one of the world's highest motorable roads ALLISON MCLEAN

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A group of Wanaka men can now boast they have (nearly) ridden to the top of the world.

A total of 16 people from Wanaka Motorcycle Club (WMC) and from Christchurch returned to New Zealand on August 18 after touring the Himalayas by motorcycle. The club rode for 11 days, covering more than 1700 kilometres of land and 5600 meters in elevation along one of the highest motorable roads in the world reaching the Khardung La mountain pass. The group spent the majority of their time in the Indiancontrolled Kashmir, an area that has suffered decades of violence.

Mark Dick of WMC wrote to the Wanaka Sun during the group’s journey, “We have successfully made it to the top of the world on the Kardung La... we have had very good weather until the last day where we had rain across the Rohtang Pass. With the fine weather brought a lot of glacier melt which made river crossings difficult; we’ve had a few minor offs but no injuries. As we were in Kashmir, there was a lot of army movement on the roads with trucks and tanks at a very uncertain time in that region. Most of us handled the altitude with

minor effect, but we were not running any races as breathing became more difficult.”

Dick and Peter Cleveland, the trip’s organiser, said they learned a few lessons along the way. “Our back roads here aren’t so bad after all; the higher we got the worse their roads got with rivers running through some of them.”

The group's journey was guided by Ladakh Moto Tours India. “One of the Indian crew members got sick and needed oxygen and he’s travelled the route regularly, but we Kiwis got through it without sickness; just a bit short on energy.

“Thank you to Lalit Prakash and his awesome crew for the most unforgettable and amazing adventure one could only imagine in the Himalayas,” said Dick.

Despite their memorable experience, the WMC said they were happy to return home to their loved ones and NZ cuisine.

Wanaka Motorcycle Club has approximately 55 members in the Wanaka-Hawea region, including racers, roadies and adventure riders as well as the dirt bike contingent.

Pictured: Eleven Wanaka Motorcycle Club members along with five friends from Christchurch at Khardung La Pass, located in the Indian union territory of Ladakh, which is one of the world’s highest mountain passes.

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Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) will soon announce the start date of its new resource consents manager.

Fiona Blight brings with her nearly 25 years of experience in the consenting world — working in local government for Auckland City Council, Whanganui District Council, Horizons Regional Council (Palmerston North) and Horowhenua District Council.

“With Fiona’s background, and the fact that she has already worked with QLDC on a number of key projects through her role as technical and project director at Beca, she will be a real asset to the resource consents team and the wider department,” said general manager of planning and development Tony Avery.

Blight will head up the resource consents team which spans both the Queenstown and Wanaka QLDC offices and contains 27 planners.

“As the team issues a high number of resource consents — typically 1,400 each year with a varying level of

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complexity — they play a critical role in the council and ultimately in the functioning of the district,” said Avery.

Blight said, “I moved here last year to be able to live in this amazing part of New Zealand and I’m also looking forward to playing my part in managing development across the district. The team has a tough job and I’ll be supporting them and contributing further to their growth through sharing my planning and commercial experience.”

Pictured: Fiona Blight will head up QLDC’s resource consents team.

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On August 31 Wanaka Backyard Trapping is holding a session to teach Upper Clutha citizens about predator trapping and, more specifically, how to assemble a wooden rat trap tunnel box and contribute to the trap.nz online database.

The workshop will be held at Wanaka Primary School’s gym from 9.30am to 12pm.

Chair of WBT Kris Vollebregt said, “It’s a great opportunity for parents to get out with their children and help them do something practical which will help save native birds

and lizards.”

WBT utilises Predator Free NZ Kiwibank 2018 funding in order to subsidise traps, and supplies materials and guidance to both individuals, who wish to have a trap in their own backyard, and groups, who wish to set up trap lines on public land.

WBT has already funded trap lines along the Lake Hawea foreshore and Albert Town Lagoon, plus received funding for trapping on Mount Iron and Luggate Creek.

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Pictured: David Fitzgerald and two students from Wanaka Primary School creating a rat trap.

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Public feedback needed on cycle lanes ALLISON MCLEAN

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Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) is calling for community feedback on its proposed cycle network on Wanaka's Anderson Road and Aubrey Road.

The proposal for Anderson Road is for a separate 3m-wide, asphalt shared path on the eastern side of Anderson Road, linking to State Highway 84 (Wanaka-Luggate Highway) to Aubrey Road.

A separate 3m-wide asphalt shared path is proposed for the northern side of Aubrey Road, linking to the proposed Anderson Road cycleway and extending through to the Gunn Road roundabout.

QLDC general manager of property and infrastructure Peter Hansby said, “While the proposals may require small compromises in terms of car parking, they will vastly improve the safety and access for people who walk and cycle, particularly our younger members of the community."

Residents have strongly advocated for the development of protected cycle lanes.

"The overwhelming reason why people who

want to bike choose not to, is the lack of protected cycleways," said Simon Telfer of Active Transport Wanaka. "Anderson Road is a nightmare to drive down. But for people on bikes, well, it’s next level dangerous. Our children, especially, should have the choice to bike to the pool and sports facilities without fear."

Telfer continued, "We are confident this will get the support of Anderson Road businesses and neighbours as they, alongside the rest of the community, make safety a priority."

Hansby said the proposed cycle paths were important parts in the network, linking communities with schools, the new pool and recreation centre.

The plans for each proposal can be viewed online at letstalk.qldc.govt.nz, the Wanaka Council office or the Wanaka Recreation Centre.

QLDC is also offering two drop-in sessions at Wanaka Hotel on Wednesday (September 4) from 12pm to 1.30pm and 5pm to 6.30pm.

Feedback on the plan will close on September 19.

Pictured: QLDC is calling for community feedback on its proposed cycle network on Wanaka's Anderson Road and Aubrey Road.

Access road to Fox Glacier closed indefinitely ALLISON MCLEAN

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The access road to Fox Glacier will be closed for the indefinite future after being damaged by a landslide and rain events last February and March.

The road, which leads to Te Moeka o Tuawe off State Highway 6, has been closed since it was flooded for the third time in as many months.

Late last week, it was announced that the Department of Conservation (DOC) and the New Zealand Transport Agency commissioned engineering report, which found it ‘impractical’ to re-establish road access into the valley.

The news also included details of a $3.9 million International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy investment to develop visitor experiences around Fox Glacier, and support the ongoing resilience of the South Westland

tourism economy.

DOC South Westland operations manager Wayne Costello said, “We’ll do all we can to ensure opportunities to view the glacier by foot or bike will be reinstated by the busy summer season. While visitors won’t be able to get as close to the glacier as they have in the past, these new opportunities will be designed to provide high-quality, enduring glacier country experiences.”

DOC has said helicopter glacier trips, snow landings and scenic flights will continue operating around Fox Glacier as normal.

"We want visitors to know south Westland glacier country is open for business," Minister of Conservation Eugenie Sage said last Saturday.

"We hope that the funding injection will mean people will recognise that even if they can't get all the way up to the glacier, except by helicopter, there's plenty to see and do in glacier country."

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Sharon has lived in Wanaka for seven years. She was originally from the Coromandel where she was born and bred, then moved to Auckland where she worked in the local police force.

Sharon thoroughly enjoyed the role but agrees she spent ‘far too long in Auckland.’ During her time there she volunteered with Bluelight (a youth leadership programme) and developed a love for skiing, which was one reason for bringing her here to Wanaka.

Five years ago Sharon started volunteering with Girlguiding here in Wanaka. Guides did not exist here and she read an article in the local paper about a group of parents trying to get a group off the ground and thought it would be ‘a great thing for me to get involved with.’ Motivated to set something up for young girls locally, Sharon set up a Wanaka Pippins group and ran that very successfully for a number of years. As ‘her girls’ grew she moved with them to Brownies, then to Girl Guides. “I really missed my granddaughter when I moved down here,” said Sharon. “I thought it would be wonderful to be a part of a

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Sharon has loved her involvement with Girl Guides. She has loved the feeling of comradeship and being a part of the local community and says she has met some wonderful people in the process. “I feel quite proud when I see the girls noticeably grow in both confidence and abilities,” she said. “All the parents and other volunteers have been super supportive and are really appreciative of what we do, which is so nice.”

One challenge she does admit to is coping with the noise. “Twelve girls can make a great deal of noise, let me tell you. It keeps me young and on my toes.”

I asked Sharon what she would say to others thinking about taking up a volunteer role. “It really is great!

It’s true — you get so much back. It really has been great for the soul! I would highly recommend getting involved in something you enjoy or are passionate about.”

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Northlake’s no-objection clause heads to the High Court Continued from page 1

‘It could be a big win’ Local lawyer, Janice Hughes from Aspiring Law, said, “Legal people think this case is really interesting because of the arguments involved. It will be a big win for the society if they are successful.”

This case is going to be watched very closely by property developers and lawyers throughout the country. “‘Noobjection covenants’ are a commonly used tool in property developments these days, so the outcome of a case about the enforceability of those types of covenants is pretty important to both developers and purchasers,” said Hughes.

“If the no objection covenant in the WCSONNI application was modified or extinguished by the court, then developers would need to look at that decision carefully to assess whether they needed to make changes to what they are doing as a result.

“It is possible they would need to modify the wording in the contracts they were using, and/or modify the way they were progressing their developments from a consenting perspective, or the sales pitch they are using.

“It is also possible that they wouldn’t need to change anything at all, if the no objection clause in question is modified solely to address particular facts raised by WCSONNI.”

Good planning looks after people Senior policy advisor Joel Cayford from the New Zealand Planning Institute said, “Where you have developers that keep faith with their customers, these kind of instruments [no objection clauses] are not a problem, but if you have a developer that pushes through changes on the basis there is no opposition from anybody, it goes against the spirit of planning which is to consider the interests of the people living there.”

Hughes agreed and said, “Most developers around here have an overall plan for their developments and they complete their developments according

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People who buy into the developments have then received what they were promised and are therefore generally happy… [hence] The no-objection clauses have not been particularly problematic in the Upper Clutha until recently.”

For Allan Dippie, the developer behind West Meadows, Meadowstone and Three Parks, noobjection clauses have never caused strife.

“Willowridge Developments has done quite a few new developments in Wanaka over the years and, whilst we have a mild form of this type of clause we have never had to use it or insist upon enforcing it. Talking to people is better and usually common ground is found when developers act in an inclusive way.”

Removing people's rights under a statute is ‘untested’ Stuart Ryan is an Auckland-based barrister who has previously written on the interaction between restrictive covenants and controls in district plans.

He says that the relationship between controls in district plans, which are meant to recognise the public and participatory ethos of the Resource Management Act and restrictive covenants, which are a form of private planning control, has long been an unresolved tension, which gives rise to a number of issues.

“People purchasing in a residential context may not appreciate that where the covenant contains a no-complaints clause, then as purchasers they may in effect be ‘signing away’ their rights to submit or object to adjoining development, and to participate at Council hearings or on appeal. Most people purchasing in a residential context are unlikely to read the fine-print. The covenants are usually written in ‘legalese’, even though they will be registered on the purchaser’s title,” he said.

Ryan said that in addition to the High Court's powers to declare what is meant by the covenant, the High Court also has the power to extinguish or modify a covenant under the Property Law Act. He added that, “The powers available to apply to modify a covenant have been little utilised to date,” but WSONNI’s case may bring those powers to the fore.

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Wanaka Playgroup is excited to announce its recent purchase of new baby and toddler equipment, thanks to the Olive and Graham West Trust’s kind donation of $1900.

The non-profit organisation offers a fun and stimulating environment for children aged zero to five in the wider Wanaka community, as well as complimentary tea, coffee and biscuits for parents and caregivers, and its drop-in sessions currently run from 9.30am to 11.30am every Monday and Thursday at Wanaka Squash Club on Stone Street.

Find out more at @wanakaplaygroup on facebook.com.

Pictured: Tilly McCone and Rosa Smith playing with newly-purchased Magna Tiles

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Crimeline Martin D Aubury Constable, NZPD The Winter Games have kicked off this weekend, which offer a great opportunity to see some talented athletes in action at the ski fields and other venues.

Some of you may have seen the booze bus out last Friday and Saturday nights. Extra staff from surrounding stations in the district came to lend a hand to help run the checkpoints. Approximately 910 drivers were breath tested. Of those drivers, seven will be appearing in court, with five others receiving fines for being in the lower alcohol range.

Another driver was spoken to for a drug-related offence after there was a certain odour coming from the vehicle. ‘Good to see the booze bus out doing checks’ was the general feedback received.

There were a few sets of skis, a snowboard, along with other belongings taken from both Treble Cone and Cardrona this week.

One chappy was left to wander home cold after his jacket was taken from a local bar and another

had his cell phone taken. Please keep an eye on your property whilst out for the night and help deter the opportunistic thieves.

Never get hangry! A drunk male was removed from a local service station after he caused an embarrassing commotion. He demanded chicken wings, and he wanted them yesterday. The poor shop assistant was getting ready to close up for the night and was left shaken from the ordeal.

We have been informed that at least four cats have recently disappeared from the Meadowstone, Willowridge, McDougall and Upton street areas. One resident was concerned that someone could be responsible for the disappearances. Let’s hope this is not the case and that they are reunited with their families.

Lastly, let’s talk about mental health. If you are struggling to deal with a certain situation or feeling depressed, anxious or stressed, please talk to someone you trust. There are some great agencies that are specifically trained in these areas. Get help today and live a better tomorrow.

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A group of Wanaka locals received top placement in the Spartan Hawaii Trifecta Weekend in Oahu on August 17 and 18.

Twenty five people from town, as part of The Fit Collective tour, trained for six months to prepare 22 teams to compete in the event that drew more than 3500 entries.

Seven of the group received top 10 placings in their age group category. Andrew King qualified for world champs after he completed the Trifecta, which included three distances during the weekend: 21km, 12km and 6km with more than 75 obstacles.

Carissa Saxby also qualified for world champs in the 12km super distance. Sam Parry was the youngest person on the course and turned 14-years-old on the day of the race, thereby making him eligible to enter. The Wanaka team ranged in age between 14 to 56 years old.

King, owner of The Fit Collective, is New Zealand’s only qualified Spartan SGX coach and was thrilled with the results achieved. “For me the success of this event cannot be measured solely in the placings and times that are received,” he said. “Spartan is not all

about the time. Every race is different with different conditions and obstacles and this one certainly proved to be an epic challenge with the heat.

“I can't put into words how proud I am of everyone.

During the 6km sprint we passed a team who had a woman on homemade crutches due to hurting herself on course. Part of the Spartan rules are if you fail an obstacle, there is a 30 burpee penalty. Our team stopped and did 30 burpees for the team in support and received the following message from the group after the event, ‘What an amazing crew. Y’all helped us out at the end of the race with a burpee.

This is why I love the Spartan community.’”

Spartan races are hosted worldwide, and obstacle racing is one of the fastest growing sports. Joe Desena, founder of Spartan, said, “We had one ultimate goal when creating Spartan Race: to help improve everyone’s physical and emotional health by teaching them the tenets of Spartan living from ancient Greece: simple eating, smart training, mastering resilience, and an all-out commitment to achieving a goal. In a nutshell, Spartan Race was developed to give us all a platform to create the best versions of ourselves.”

Pictured: A group of Wanaka locals in Oahu, Hawaii, after completing the Spartan Hawaii Trifecta Weekend earlier this month.

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Nominations are now open for those who want to serve next on the Central Lakes Trust (CLT) board.

The board is made up of five publicly elected trustees and three appointed trustees.

“Every three years, we, as a community get to vote on who will represent us and serve on the board of CLT,” says CLT chair Linda Robertson. “This year will see considerable change in the board for the Trust, as four of our trustees are mandated to retire, having served on the board for nine years.”

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The term of office for a trustee is three years; however, they can serve up to a maximum of nine years.

The charitable CLT plays a significant role in the community, with more $388 million in assets, including 100 percent ownership of Pioneer Energy Ltd, and it distributes more than $8 million annually to charitable causes. Since its inception in 2000, the trust has given $90 million into a wide range of community projects and services throughout Central Lakes.

Nominations close on October 3 at 12pm, and voting will run from October 31 through November 22 at 12pm. For more information, visit CLT’s website.

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by Emily Herbert, The Body Garage

‘Comparison is the thief of joy’ I recently went to a really fabulous yoga class in Australia. Not only was I euphoric about how the class made me feel, I also felt slightly intimidated by the teacher’s skill. ‘I wish I could teach as well as her,’ were my instant thoughts, swirling up to disrupt my savasana. A feeling of inadequacy buzzed at the edge of my consciousness like an irritating fly.

After the class, I met a girlfriend for coffee. She spoke about the anxiety that gnawed her at work; how she felt a consuming worry that she couldn’t compete against the brilliant minds and glittering talent of her co-workers. Nonsense, I scoffed. I waffled about the talent she brought to the table and where she shone; her differences were what made her stand out.

Later, I realised I had spoken to my friend with the sort of compassion I could have shown myself – we could all do with speaking to ourselves with a little more sweetness. A tender and steadfast belief in our own worth. They say ‘comparison is the thief of joy’ and I couldn’t agree more. We’re plagued with opportunities for comparison daily; a perpetual assault on the senses. It’s the Instagram It Girls on our news feeds with their thigh gaps and bee-stung lips. Comparison hangs out at the school gate whilst we pick up our kids; has its dirty feet up on the board table and the kitchen table and in our friendship circles. Most of all, we see its snide face peeking out of mirrors – at the gym or in change rooms or under the bitterly harsh lighting of public loos.

Comparison dogs us like a lingering bad smell

and stops us from taking a class or joining a club or applying for that job or approaching a potential friend. If we spoke to ourselves a little more like we would to our best mate, there would be far more feelings soothed and a lot less frazzle. ‘Of course you should apply – you’re so qualified!’ we could say to ourselves. ‘Let’s go to that yoga class together! I love your bum in that! You can be the juiciest peach in the world, but there will always be someone who doesn’t love peaches! Your hair looks fah-baulous today! You’re learning and growing and improving all the time and it’s marvellous!’

And whilst you’re out there giving yourself some pep talks and thumbs up and waving from the sidelines, if the inner critic should open its mouth to whisper in your ear, I recommend retorting with the immortal words of Theodore Roosevelt. “It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better,” he said. “The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.”

Teens and peer pressure: what you need to know Ollie Blyth

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On September 10, the Wanaka Alcohol Group (WAG) will be hosting Dr. Damien Scarf from the Department of Psychology at the University of Otago to discuss peer pressure and the teenage brain.

A recent survey conducted by the Wanaka Alcohol Group and Mount Aspiring College showed that 29 percent of parents experienced pressure from society in general, and 24 percent experienced pressure from their teenagers. On top of this, some parents noted that they felt pressured to give their teenager(s) alcohol for parties or other events.

In order to aid parents and teens in managing these kinds of pressures, Scarf will discuss the challenges of self-esteem, social media, alcohol, drugs, youth brain development and practical parenting tips. Parents will also have the opportunity to share their own

experiences in a collaborative forum and connect with others in the community facing similar issues.

Alex Walton, a local parent said, “I worry about teen access to alcohol, the environments they may drink in and the associated risks with underage drinking.” Given that just under 15 percent of youth nationwide aged 15 to 17 engage in hazardous drinking (Ministry of Health, 2018), the WAG would like to emphasise that these are important conversations to be having both at home and in the wider community. Jo McArthur, a WAG member, agreed strongly with this, and encourages those interested to come along to the event. “It would be PHOTO: Supplied great to all be on the same page and research will be a good place to start.”

The event is one night only at the Lake Wanaka Centre from 7pm until 9:15pm. Tickets can be purchased at eventfinda.co.nz.

Pictured: Dr. Damian Scarf, senior lecturer from the Department of Psychology at the University of Otago.

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The second to last supper Abby Costen

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This winter, Wanaka Presbyterian Church on Tenby Street has been hosting a free two-course dinner every other Tuesday at 6.30pm for ski resort staff to enjoy.

Last Tuesday was the penultimate Free Ski Staff Dinner of the season, the last supper scheduled for September 10, and the church fed around 70 workers in total from Cardrona, Treble Cone and Snow Farm NZ, offering up a roast, vegetarian pasta dish and ice cream cake topped off with fruit, chocolate and whipped cream.

Physiotherapist Ryan Lobb was behind the initiation of this regular seasonal church event four years ago and continues to help organise it to this day.

Lobb said, “What we’re trying to get across is two things, really. We’d like to communicate to the ski workers that we appreciate and value what they bring to our community here in Wanaka, so a wee bit of a thank you, and also just a way of us being able to communicate God’s grace which is given freely to us, so passing that on, so to speak.”

The regular event is funded predominantly via the church’s budget and is run by a team of volunteers who prepare, set the tables, cook, serve and clean the dishes each fortnight.

Volunteer Judith Reid highlights that the team plans the menu and food shops together, and has fun chitchatting in the kitchen while setting up.

Lobb said, “I enjoy the sense of comradery we get as a group. To be able to put this on, and the teamwork that involves, we’ve got an amazing set of volunteers, that do a fantastic job, and I also enjoy the response I get from the ski workers as well, it’s really good to see the impact it has on them.”

Snow Farm NZ guest services assistant Catherine Geoffroy said, “It feels like a family dinner and is a great way to meet other ski field workers. You can feel the love. Good food, good people.”

Treblecone staff member Phil Johnston said, “This is my first time here and I wasn’t sure if this was going to be like a sausage sizzle, I wasn’t really sure what to expect, but this is awesome.”

Snow Farm NZ ski instructor Yohan Giguere said, “I’m bottling up all my emotions for the last one. That’s why I’m eating so much.”

Cardrona staff member Eli Greville attended the event last year and has been to every single Free Ski Staff Dinner at the church this season.

Free tickets are distributed through the Cardrona, Snow Farm NZ and Treble Cone offices.

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The Red Bull Defiance (RBD) stakes are raised with one of New Zealand’s highprofile multisport athletes announcing he will take on the 2020 race.

Sam Manson, of Christchurch, said he will compete in the two-day Wanaka adventure race in its new solo racing category on March 28 and 29.

“Solo racing is exciting,” said Manson.

“It puts sole responsibility on yourself to go at the best pace and present yourself as an individual performance. I enjoy team racing, and both have challenges, but at the end of the day, an individual race means you can really open up the throttle and only worry about yourself, which is an art in itself.”

After coming in second to Dougal Allen in the 2019 Coast to Coast, Manson said he is ready to set his focus elsewhere.

“RBD is an incredible challenge in a spectacular location in Wanaka...," said Manson. "Racing at my level requires massive commitment, and training full-time over another summer block towards Coast to Coast is just not possible this year. I only want to get better, so I am saving that up for 2021.

“RBD is much more desirable because I will not feel the same pressure but am certain I can still be in good form. I will be doing more adventurous training in the mountains during this summer, and this will suit the technically demanding

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RBD course.”

Manson competed in the 2016 RBD with Hamish Fleming; they finished second in the Men’s Elite category.

The RBD is a challenging 169km course with seven stages that traverse the high mountains that circumnavigate Wanaka and include paddling sections on the Matukituki and Clutha rivers.

Known as one of New Zealand’s top paddlers, Manson said he is looking forward to the river challenges.

“I'm fizzing that the paddle section is mostly on the rivers and with a few rapids. River paddling is my strength, but it is hard to get time on the paddle stages unless they are really long. The long mountain climbs will suit me on the bike and run as I am not a big person, so hills are friendlier to me.”

Manson wrapped his most recent competition yesterday in China at the Wulong Mountain Quest.

Photo: NZ multisport athlete Sam Manson at the 2018 Coast to Coast.

New layout for 2019 Festival of Sports and Recreation ALLISON MCLEAN

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A record number of booths, displays and interactive activities are on tap for the sixth annual Mitre 10 Wanaka Festival of Sports and Recreation on September 15.

With more than 30 sign-ups already secured, a large array of sports will be represented during the event at Wanaka Recreation Centre from 10am until 1pm. Festival coordinator Amy Allan said guests can expect new activities and also the return of several clubs from the 2018 festival to showcase what is available in the area in the health and fitness sector.

She said a desire to bring the outdoor activities closer to the indoor activities has led to a change in the layout for 2019 to be more cohesive and offer a better experience for all involved.

“We have the opportunity to open the doors from the indoor courts to the adjacent outdoor grassed area which will create great indoor-outdoor flow and really enhance the atmosphere and vibe of the festival,” said Allan.

The Upper Clutha Sports Community Trust has also arranged for Paul Nicholson from NewZeal to

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run a free team-building activity for booth holders.

“We wanted to think of a unique way to bring all our exhibitors together before the festival kicks off at 10am to celebrate their contribution to our local sport and recreation community,” said Allan.

More than 500 guests participated in last year’s festival and a record number of visitors are expected this year.

Pictured: Gold Sponsor Andrew William King from Fit Collective Wanaka during the 2018 Mitre 10 Wanaka Festival of Sports and Recreation.

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Netball comes to a close

Last Thursday night was the final of Netball Upper Clutha’s A grade. Around 400 fans came out to watch the game between Camp Hawea and Pioneer 1. It was a tense game, with each side answering a goal with a goal, eventually going down to the wire with a final score of 45-44 to Pioneer. The victory was particularly sweet for the Pioneers as it was the first time they had won the division in many years.

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Already sitting at the top of the league table not having lost a game all season, Upper Clutha’s Kwik Sticks Black team made history on Wednesday night, winning their grade and taking the Churchill Family Trophy to Wanaka for the first time since the tournament began 31 years ago.

Having drawn 1-1 against Matakanui Mudsharks in the round robin, Black knew they faced a formidable opponent, but they also knew they had the skills to take top honours.

Black started the game strongly with some lovely linked passing from Oisín Corbett, Hugh Ragg, and Georgia Poundsford to put Max Porter on the end of two superb team plays, which he converted into well-taken goals. The Mudsharks fought back and tested our defenders Amy Benson, Lulu Pettit, Oliver Cotter, Beau Gordon, Daisy Sanders and Nicola McKay. But the solid defence, together with sensational goal keeping from Jack Sandford, who has been outstanding all season, kept Black 2-1 in front at half time.

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After the break the Mudsharks’ relentless pressure saw them net an excellent field goal to even the score 2-2. With seven minutes on the clock Alice Porter, perfectly positioned by the post, slotted the ball home from an Oscar Crowe cross. The tension around the turf was palpable as both teams scrambled to get the ball over the line. Abby Ragg displayed supreme athleticism as she covered the turf, strongly supported by Hannah Wright and so kept Black on top, to secure the historic win.

Upper Clutha Hockey would like to give a huge thanks to the team’s sponsors Stonewood Homes, Wanaka Medical Centre and the Lake Bar who ensured the team always looked smart out on the turf; to the coach, Grant Porter and manager, Claire Crowe, who dedicated countless hours to getting the team to this point and to everyone else who turned out to support the children for the last three months. “See you on the turf in 2020.”

Pictured: The victorious Kwik Sticks Black, bringing the Churchill Family Trophy to Wanaka for the first time in history.

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Two in-form teams clashed at the Wanaka Rec Centre in perfect conditions for a game where a Green Island win could all but guarantee them the league title.

Contrasting styles were evident as Green Island looked to play long from all goal kicks to find the robust Brazzier whose physical presence was a constant threat to Wanaka centre backs Thomas Van Hees and Allan Carmichael.

Wanaka looked to play shorter, more structured football, and work the ball through their talented midfield.

Wanaka edged possession as well as territory and threatened the GI goal with Steve Pleskun, Barry Grehan and Weston Bell all having shots narrowly missing the target in the opening 30 minutes. At the other end, Wanaka keeper, Britton Dowling, made a couple of crucial saves to keep the game scoreless.

In the 40th minute, Grehan gained possession in GI goal box, and, as he turned and dribbled away from goal, an Island defender tackled him from behind resulting in a penalty to Wanaka. Grehan stepped up and showed his true calm character and beat the keeper and gave Wanaka a deserved lead.

Kris Kessell was then sin-binned when he tested the patience of referee Craig Smith.

Two minutes later, the GI Captain, Tom Milton,

and Wanaka’s Steve Pleskun both received yellow cards as both teams lifted their intensity.

After half time 1-0 Wanaka, Wanaka continued to look for a second goal and it came in the 53rd minute when a left wing corner from Toa Roode was delivered to the far post.

A GI defender’s attempted headed clearance looped up and found an unmarked Weston Bell who showed great technique to hit a first-time, left-foot volley into the roof of Green Island’s goal from 16 yards.

A top strike from a young player and, along with Toa Roode and Michael Gealogo, were all outstanding on the day.

Green Island lifted the intent

again and finally started to pressure Wanaka, but looked for long balls and deep crosses too often, which Wanaka defended well.

Dowling in goal for Wanaka made a couple of crucial saves to keep Green Island scoreless, resulting in the final score of 2-0.

Man of the Match went to young keeper, Dowling, who continues to grow in stature and made crucial saves on the day.

Wanaka will travel to Dunedin to take on another top team, Roslyn Wakari, this Friday Pictured: Toa Roode on the ball driving through the midfield as skipper Van Hees looks on.

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The Mount Aspiring College 1st XI boys football team has spent August preparing for the NZ Secondary School Jim Wishart Tournament which will be held next week in Blenheim. The team will be busy, playing six games at the four-day tournament and hopefully make the final and improve on their bronze medal placing last year at the Linwood tournament.

The have prepared by playing friendly games throughout the month of August. First up, a game against an invitation Wanaka Men’s team which ended in a 2-2 draw which then went to a penalty shootout which MAC won convincingly. The following Sunday they met Dunstan High School where they came away with a very dominating 11-0 win. Their next opponent was a visiting Gore High School that gave MAC a much needed test which the boys responded to with

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a hard-fought 2-0 victory.

Their final hit out was against Wakatipu High School who they last played in June in a national qualification match when they battled for a 2-2 draw. Both teams are heading to the same tournament in Blenheim and both teams really badly wanted to win. The match started off very scrappy by both sides, but MAC started to gain control as the match went along and made the most of their opportunities.

Wakatipu had their chances but just didn’t capitalise.

The match was very tight until the 60th minute when midfielder Michael Gealogo was brought down inside the box and was rewarded with a penalty kick. Captain Weston Bell stepped up and slotted the bell into the back of the net to give MAC a 1-0 lead which they held on to for the win. MAC will take away a lot of confidence heading into the tournament.

Pictured: MAC’s Lewie Foggin challenges the ball against Gore High School.

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This week has been an interesting week for participation. Watching Wanaka unfurl its collective strength and use whatever means necessary to push back against the corporate powers which threaten the way of life in our small town has been energising.

First, with the Wanaka Community Supporting our Northlake Neighbours showing their cojones by mobilising to take on Winton in the High Court. The tenacity required to embark on such a process is enormous — you’ve got to be in it for the long haul with a case like that. With months — if not years — of court battles, lawyers fees, court costs and tomes of jargon to wade through, apathy becomes an easy out. But Niamh Shaw and her troupe of courageous campaigners are in it to win it and from what I can tell, they pretty much have the entire population of Wanaka cheering them on.

The rejection of the Statement of Intent at the council meeting on Monday points to the strength of work done by the Wanaka Stakeholder Group whose public mobilisation has been meteoric. Wanaka is a highly engaged community and this has been proven even more so over the airport issue. Instead of apathy and resignation, Wanaka responded with a call to

arms. In a matter of months, WSG has racked up over 2700 members. This is civic participation at its best, and a testament to the strength of participatory democracy. People like Michael Ross and Niamh Shaw who voluntarily give their time and energy are inspiring. Being a keyboard warrior is one thing, but to get off the couch and do something, is another.

Which leads me to Boult’s statement that support for Wanaka Airport isn’t as strong because he hasn’t been out canvassing (see story page 2).

If support for increasing the noise boundary in Queenstown and developing international jet services in Wanaka has a credible amount of support (as he claims) why is there no group, association, or society campaigning to that end?

For those that want to see increased air services, then taking a leaf out of Ross and Shaw’s book would be advisable about now — put your name, face, time and energy behind your beliefs.

Having quiet lobbying conversations behind closed doors is everything WSG is campaigning against so in the name of democracy, start a group and campaign for what you believe in.

Having two sides to an argument is a good thing, and we are all adults so open dialogue between opposing factions will make for a more robust process than what we have now. #startagroup Pictured: Michael Ross, chairman of Wanaka Stakeholders Group.

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Wanaka’s Craig Smith performed “Greedstown” at Monday’s Council meeting where Queenstown Airport Corporation’s Statement of Intent was rejected.

Lyrics are as follows: It's an age old question I have found.

Is it the place that makes the people or the other way round?

The most beautiful town, that you've ever seen.

Named after royalty but nothing came close to this queen.

[Chorus] Have they sold her soul, have they taken her crown?

Is all that remains, a greedy little town. Greedstown.

In 1862 they came for the love of gold.

And so it is said in their toil and sweat, their souls were sold.

Now the gold was finally, dredged away.

But it seamed their greed and it was here to stay.

[Chorus] No longer gold but selling dreams is how they make their profit.

And I fear there's not a thing we can do to stop it.

And she's wilting as the mongers, they push and shove.

The only view they can see is the one of their money making love.

Correction

In our story titled 'Local MP Jacqui Dean votes against abortion reform,' published on August 15, we wrote, "Under current law, an abortion is only legal with the approval of two doctors who both agree that the pregnancy would threaten the health of the mother, is a case of incest or that the foetus carries an abnormality; the woman must also receive counselling."

However, the Wanaka Sun received feedback that pointed out that it is mandatory for health providers to offer counselling, but it is not mandatory for women to take up that offer. That said, the Abortion Law Reform Association of New Zealand informed us that in some District Health Boards (DHB), women are forced to undergo counselling despite it not being a condition of law (Capital and Coast DHB specifically.)

In the new bill, which seeks to take abortion out of the Crimes Act and make it a health issue, the counselling provisions remain exactly the same: health providers must offer it, but women are not obliged to take it. It does, however, restrain DHBs from forcing women to undergo counselling.

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lost in a globally competitive market. We are not the only country suffering the impact with a drop off in tourist numbers. It is with interest that I note it wasn’t Businesses thrive or die on the supply of money. that many years ago the business group that was set Taking this one step further the price at which you can up to provide stimulus for the local area following borrow funds from a bank is possibly not the biggest the impact of the GFC. Now we have the “Wanaka component, more importantly it’s the ability to source Stakeholders Group” attempting to moderate and funds. At present NZ is going through a quantum slow growth. Interesting how times change. shift in the dynamics of debt funding. Currently The second impact is the supply and pricing of labour. we are sitting with the lowest recorded Official Cash I don’t think there would be a client that I see that Rate (OCR) which was lowered to 1.0% by the Reserve doesn’t have difficulty in finding new suitably qualified Bank on the 7th August 2019. This is an historic low staff. If they do find that person they are forced to pay and should make for a positive lending environment. a premium to secure their services. The shift in the Worth noting is the reason stated behind the Reserves minimum wage to $17.70 has had an impact on the Banks decision to drop the rate by half a percent. The pay differential scale of more senior staff. Their wage level of “Low business confidence” that is prevailing scale has had to lift to keep the premium reward for within our economy at present. In effect the desire experience intact. Overall a general shift in all staff for businesses to take on more debt and borrow is labour costs has occurred. Drop off in customer somewhat subdued. Albeit the price of debt is the numbers and increased wage costs are contributing best it has ever been. The reason behind this decline to a general decrease in business profits with in confidence appears to be two fold. Clients are associated business confidence. experiencing a drop off in customer numbers in some From what I have observed working with clients at the key industry areas. Tourism numbers have dropped coal face and confirmed directly with the banks first particularly with Asian visitor numbers being down. hand they have recently changed their lending profile Comments from some operators believe the value criteria. With the price of money being so low you for money proposition delivered to visitors is being would think “lending good times” would be flowing.

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This however doesn’t appear to be the situation. Banks are looking to build their balance sheet strength under the proposed new equity requirements being imposed upon them. This means they are being more selective about how they rate lending proposals.

Riskier proposals are either being declined or priced at higher interest rate levels. This appears to be an intentional move to reduce the risk within lending books. Last week I heard of a commercial bank lender declining 4 out of 5 new to bank proposals. Another client selling their business had the deal stall due to the purchaser failing to raise a loan to complete the transaction. Overall it’s harder to get money than you might think.

On the other side of the coin are those with funds to investment. They are suffering a real loss of annual income. The result is a shift in funds out of term deposits into shares. This move has driven the price of blue-chip stocks to unprecedented highs. Some companies are trading at 40 times their earnings.

Given the older, conservative type of investors that have made the move into these types of stocks I will be interested to see how they cope with any price reductions that may come and go with share-market fluctuations.

In summary I believe we are living in interesting times.

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Wanaka Stadium Bowls – week ending 24.08.19 Monday Edgewater Trophy: Winner – Alan Coupe. Tuesday morning 2x4x2: 1st T Outram J Rich, 2nd M Campbell G Hall, 3rd R Hay K Outram. Tuesday afternoon 2x4x2: 1st D Cameron A Nicholls, 2nd J Maddison D Minson, 3rd D Urquhart R Tempero. Thursday afternoon Triples: 1st D Cameron M Wilson G McMillan, 2nd K Allison H Thayer R Robertson, 3rd C Nyenhuis Kathryn Mitchell C Kiewiet.

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The final day of the Wanaka Bowling Club’s winter stadium season on Saturday (August 24) featured the finals of the Studholme Trophy.

The top two qualifiers Hawea Country and Mt Albert (Albert Town/Mt Iron) battled for nearly three hours and 20 ends to decide who would lift the trophy and what a game it was, going down to the wire. Those present saw the closest final the competition has ever had in its 25 years.

Hawea Country (Dion Kiddey(s), Kyle McGowan, Glennis MacMillan), got away to a great start, leading 9-3 after five ends and looking confident. Mt Albert, skipped by Don Cameron with Alan Coupe and Gordon Hall, came right back and after 10 ends it was 1010 and nothing between the teams, with the big crowd of about 80 absolutely enthralled by this battle.

Mt Albert kept the pressure on with some excellent draw bowls that forced Hawea Country into playing aggressively with weighted shots, but without a lot of reward. This typified the contrasting styles of the two teams — the flamboyance of Hawea Country and the calm considered approach of Mt Albert.

The pressure was now really on all the players and the tension level in the stadium was high.

During each of the next three ends the lead often changed. After each bowl was delivered all eyes followed its track to see if it altered the situation. There were some great bowls played by all the players and the crowd were quick to show their appreciation. It was ‘cut and thrust’, but in the end Mt Albert did enough to win the

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next three ends to lead 19-14.

Going into the last end Hawea Country needed a five to force an extra end, but were only able to score one shot, so Mt Albert emerged deserved champions by 19-15.

A memorable game played in great spirit

with very appreciative spectators.

In the other ‘finals’ played: for third and fourth place: Meadowstone defeated Beacon Point 23-15; for fifth and sixth place: Rippon/ West Meadows defeated Hawea Town 1911; for seventh and eighth place: Pembroke

Heights defeated the Village 13-10.

Pictured: Mt Albert team squad, from the left: Alan Coupe, Bev Mee, Don Cameron, Pieta Shore, Gordon Hall, Raewyn Robertson (manager), Neil Robertson. A number of team members were absent.

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