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CAMERA CLUB ‘IN FOCUS’ Robyn Bennett provides this week’s series of shots from the Wānaka Camera Club, continuing our summer series. Robyn has been with the club for just over three years and says she has enjoyed learning from the more experienced members. “I live in the Lindis Pass and my passion is landscape and wildlife photography so have the world on my doorstep for both,” she says.
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The Show can’t go on...
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The Wānaka Show has been an integral part of the community since 1934.
Organisers of the 85th Wānaka A and P show pulled the pin on the event on Tuesday. The show was planned for March 11 and 12 and a decision was expected next Monday, “We are devastated that we have to cancel,” Upper Clutha A&P Society chair Mike Scurr said. “We have tried to delay our decision for as long as possible before time constraints prevented our Show community – the management team, sponsors, competitors, trade exhibitors, members, contractors, entertainment providers and volunteers – from successfully setting up and attending the Show.” The announcement is another economic body blow for Wānaka following a raft of highprofile cancellations.
The show attracts 45,000 people across two days and brings more than $28.6 million in direct economic benefit to the local community each year. “In the current climate, this event would have provided a much-needed cash injection to hundreds of trade exhibitors and, importantly, to our local accommodation and hospitality businesses, plus local community groups," Scurr said. Wānaka A&P Show event manager Jane Stalker said the show is a great community event which provides opportunities for people to network, catch up with old friends and gain a sense of pride in seeing their hard work on show. “We are saddened that we’re unable to provide
this opportunity to enable social wellbeing and economic stimulus.” Earlier, a message on the society website, noted “when the Traffic Light system was first announced, the team worked through how this would affect our event and made a decision that we could not operate under the Red Light setting”. It was decided if the traffic light status changed from red to orange, the board would re-evaluate the situation and it initially set a decision deadline for the start of next week. The not-for-profit Upper Clutha A&P Society has organised the Wānaka Show since 1934 and the only time it has previously been cancelled was between 1939-1945, during World War 2.
‘Proud’ of our school results Mount Aspiring College is celebrating a series of outstanding NCEA results. The results compared well to both national and deciles 8-10 results. “I am really proud of these results,” Te Kura o Tititea Principal Nicola Jacobsen said. “It is a testament to the hard work and perseverance of our students, and support from family and whānau. Our staff have worked very hard to support our students, whose learning journey begins at year 7 at the college, to achieve these results.” The NCEA pass rate was 89%, compared to the national rate of 68% and the decile 8-10 rate of 73%. At level two MAC scored 90% compared to 77% nationally and 85% for deciles 8-10 schools. The pass rate at level three was 88%, compared to 70% nationally and 80% for decile 8-10 schools. Of the students sitting University Entrance, 65 per cent passed compared to a national figure of 50 per cent and a decile 8-10 pass rate across the board of 66%. Deputy Principal, Vicki Ashton, who has responsibility for curriculum development and NCEA said students on the whole coped well with another year of change. “We have been able to offer a wider range of learning programmes which helps students find what they are passionate about, and this has come out in the results.”
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Warbirds hangar sold Wānaka Airport’s biggest hangar has been bought by aircraft engineering and restoration company Twenty24 Limited. The hangar had been home to the Warbirds and Wheels Museum for 10 years but closed last year as a consequence of the downturn in tourism. Previously the hangar was used as an engineering workshop to maintain aircraft in Sir Tim Wallis’ Alpine Fighter Collection. Twenty24 Ltd owner Callum Smith has worked on many Warbird aircraft, including the P40 Kittyhawk, P51 Mustang and Sir Tim’s Polikarpovs. Current projects include three 1930s Staggerwings, an ex-RNZAF Harvard and work on a DC-3. Other Warbird projects are also
in the pipeline for 2022. Callum has a long association with Warbirds Over Wānaka which will continue to have its office in the hangar. His skills are sought out by many display aircraft owners, especially those who have bought aircraft from overseas and need assistance to get them back together and flying in time for the air show. He says it’s an exciting time for his company which he owns and operates with his wife Trish. New owner Callum Smith is looking forward to working on more warbirds. Warbirds Over Wānaka General Manager Ed engineering assistance once they arrive on “We have outgrown our old hangar at the airport and this massive facility gives us the opportunity to Taylor said Callum was a great supporter of the the airfield. His expertise across many types of Warbird aircraft makes his being on the expand our operations including working on a lot air show. “Callum is one of the busiest people during airfield an integral part of making sure the event more Warbird aircraft which we hope will feature an air show, helping owners with last minute runs smoothly.” at Wānaka air shows for many years to come.”
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Wānaka gardens are adorned with lilies.
Lion lilies in bloom Upper Clutha Lions are in the midst of one of their most popular fundraisers. In September Lions receive the latest lily and freesia catalogue and take orders for bags of bulbs. “These are very popular with local gardeners due to the varieties and bulb size, and for the results of splendid blooms in summer,” club media reporter Betty George said. “Masses of beautiful lily flowers are making colourful displays in many gardens.” The ‘Lions Lilies’ enjoy perfect growing conditions in Wānaka, and summer has produced tall stems laden with large flowers in a variety of pinks, reds, yellow and creams. The export quality bulbs are sourced from
Rakaia. Growing paddocks of bulbs in Mid Canterbury and The Netherlands allows for production of new and old varieties twice a year. The Rakaia Lions Club members are heavily involved sorting packing and distributing orders to Clubs all over New Zealand. “Thanks to the support of Upper Clutha buyers of Lily and Freesia bulbs and Christmas cakes, the Lions Club has donated the profits to various local causes – child mobility equipment, teens leadership camps, Food for Love and Wānaka Coast Guard building fund,” Betty said. Wānaka has two Lions clubs - Upper Clutha is an all women branch and the men’s club is Wānaka and Districts.
Hospice appeal canned The Otago Community Hospice has called off its annual street appeal for the second year in a row. Chief executive Ginny Green said to cancel the street collection, which includes volunteers in the Upper Clutha-Wānaka area, is “gutting”. “As one of our key fundraisers, it’s deeply disappointing to have to cancel this appeal, but we don’t want to put our volunteers or our donors at any risk at this stage of the pandemic. “That means not having our volunteers and collection buckets on the streets and in the supermarkets. It’s just not possible to maintain solid social distancing in this situation,” says Ms Green. Hospice’s street appeal typically raises around $35,000 each year and is backed by almost 500 volunteers. It had also been planned
to have a stall at the Wānaka Show. “Our fundraising team are already devising alternative fundraisers to make up the difference to our fundraising target, which this year is $2.7million - a tough target from the get-go,” Ms Green said. The $2.7 million equates to $7400 a day. “It’s a creative challenge but one we will embrace as we continue to adapt to this pandemic.” Hospice has launched a give a little page campaign. The Otago Community Hospice service is free and supports more than 760 patients, and their family/whanau, each year. The Hospice receives around 56% of its funding from the Government and the remaining 44% is raised in the community.
Heavy rain has lifted Wānaka by 1.5 metres.
The South Island experienced a dry January - and the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (Niwa) says it was extremely dry in some areas. However, February has brought exceptionally heavy rainfall over the west, with widespread rainfall over 200mm stretching from northern Fiordland to Arthurs Pass, and the Buller, Tasman and Nelson ranges. A King Tide and heavy rainfall have already caused floods on the west coast, as 651 people were evacuated from their homes in Westport. Lakes in the district have risen sharply as a result of recent rain. “The [Wānaka] lake level was low before
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the rainfall event, but at levels consistent with previous low points over the last five years,” Ryan Tippet, Otago Regional Council spokesperson said. The ORC website shows Wānaka’s levels rose about 1.5 metres from 276.6m to 278.1m from February 2-8. The seasonal climate outlook summary from Niwa for February through to April 2022 suggest La Niña conditions peaked during January, but are likely to continue for three more months. Niwa expects a return to dry weather for the second half of February – but more very heavy falls in March. – By Aimee Owens
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A group of us boated to Stevenson's island on January 29. Some came to swim, explore. My wife came to paint. She found an unoccupied old iron and wood picnic table, perfect. Some couples were sitting nearby at tables and chairs of their own. "Is that table public?" she asked through her mask. "Yes." "Thanks," she said, as she walked over to it. "I'll paint the scene while my group swims." "We're using it.” Every moment of every day we have three choices: throw oil on the wheels of life, do nothing or throw sand. What did this group do? Perhaps they disliked 40-plus folk arriving onto ‘their’ beach and took it out on her? Whatever triggered them, four intimidating men forced her to leave. They accused her of bringing them Covid and threatened to throw her and the paints into the lake. They called her a “f**king bitch”, “bloody Aucklander” and so on. Finally, one man sat on the table top as close as he could, holding a beach umbrella to block her view. By the way, my wife is 77-yrs-old. When I returned from swimming around the island, I heard this tale and confronted them. I told them about the three choices, then “… you chose to throw sand by bullying my wife." Someone muttered a disparaging comment. I’m afraid I lost it, ‘threw sand’ - called them a bunch of “f***ing assholes” and stomped off. Elsewhere, some of my group of swimmers were invited ashore by local kayakers to join them for timely hot drinks. Now there’s ‘throwing oil on the wheels of life’! With luck, we’ll be back next year to enjoy the stunning scenery, the lakes and trails. These angry, dog-in-the-manger folk are thankfully a tiny minority. Who would want to be like them? Mike Forth Auckland
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Two parents, one car Like many families, my partner and I share a car. Not only is it cost effective but it’s also a little better for the environment. The thing is, sharing a car isn’t so easy when you have a kid in tow. Since we moved to Wānaka three years ago, we have been sharing a car. Pre-Tobias, sharing a car didn’t really bother me. In fact, I very rarely had to drive anywhere. Being from London, I’m very used to getting around without a car. Walking or catching public transport is the norm. It wasn’t until I arrived in Wānaka that I experienced living life without public transport. When I was pregnant, I’d walk 40 minutes to the med centre for my appointments. It was actually pretty therapeutic and kept me active. Sometimes I’d walk to the appointment and then to work before walking home at the end of the day. I actually did this walk just a few hours before I went into labour. When Tobias was born though, things were a little different. I knew it wouldn’t be easy without a car but I didn’t quite realise how difficult it would be. In those early days even a walk to town was a challenge. Babies don’t have a routine and you really don’t know when they are going to erupt. Knowing that you can just pop them in the car and be home in five minutes is reassuring. For me, I knew that it would take us 30 minutes before I could get Tobias home which led to many stressful outings, sometimes having to stop multiple times to soothe him. I remember having to cancel a GP appointment once because we just couldn’t get ourselves organised to leave 40 minutes early. There were weeks on end where my partner simply needed the car to get to work so walking was our only option. As time went on, Tobias
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started to get used to the stroller but there were some days where he just wouldn’t have it at all. Sometimes the thought of him screaming all the way home put me off from going out entirely. But as he settled into a routine, things became a lot more predictable and I was able to plan our days a little more. Even so, going to playgroup or a music class would still take up an entire morning just because we had to walk. We started swimming lessons when Tobias was six months old and we often had to walk to the pool which involved a lot more planning and preparation to get us there on time - something we rarely achieved. Now I love walking and being outdoors but this was even a little too much for me. When you throw in Wānaka’s hilly landscape, unpredictable weather, and a stroller, it can get pretty gruelling. Anyway, over the last few weeks Tobias and I have had the car a lot more. When we’ve got the car, it’s like the world is our oyster. We can go swimming, playgroup, Lavender Farm, the options are endless. It’s a lot easier to be on time with a car and I don’t risk Tobias falling asleep in the stroller before we make it home. While walking everywhere is time consuming, I’m just lucky that we have a car to share. Raising a child in Wānaka without one would be pretty challenging. And it’s funny because back in the UK there are heaps of families without cars. When I was a kid, my mum and I would have to walk everywhere come rain or shine. Even today I have friends and family who raise their children without needing a car. The difference is they can always hop on a bus. – By Daisy Watford
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Hello again everyone, hope the long weekend was a relaxing one. Here is a bit of what has been going on the past week. On Monday there was a vehicle crash caused by one driver failing to give way. Take care at intersections. There was also a report taken of a burglary where the occupant scared off the intruders, so please lock your house up. A person in mental distress mixed stones and cars, not a good combination. They hightailed it out of the area but were found the following day. On Wednesday and Thursday Police deployed Search and Rescue to locate two groups who were overdue in the Mount Aspiring National Park. Both groups were stranded by high river levels in the Wilkin and Haast River’s respectively. The Wānaka Swift Water rescue team were deployed to rescue the group stranded by the swollen Haast River near Fantail falls. On Wednesday we attended three family harm incidents as well as a crash in the Cardrona Valley. Sadly, on Friday two families lost loved ones and our thoughts are with them in this difficult time. Police attended to support the families and on behalf of the Coroner.
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There were reports of people scoping about building sites but Police were unable to get sufficient information to identify them. Tradies: please secure what tools you can to minimise the risk of theft. In the early hours of Saturday morning a number of inebriated individuals roaming the streets required Police help. One thought they were in Twizel and the other thought the road was a good place to sleep. The day shift saw a number of driving complaints reported and some trespass notices served. In the evening some people on Lake Hawea decided it would be a good idea to test if an old flare still worked. It did in fact work and thankfully some local knowledge knew who set it off, and that prevented a full blown rescue response. An individual at a local watering hole took exception at being no longer served alcohol and being asked to leave, so lashed out and assaulted a staff member. They were subsequently arrested and dealt with appropriately. On Sunday Police attended another sudden death. Again our thoughts are with that family. Have a great week everyone.
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Ray’s fears for our waterways
New Zealand Fish & Game Council, comprising a dozen regional councils, was established in 1990 to represent the interests of anglers and hunters. The Council has been at loggerheads with the Otago Regional Council for seven years over the Lindis River flow levels and recently lost a High Court appeal against the Environment Court ruling on the issue. The battle has been bitter - the regional council has been criticised by Fish and Game; one regional councillor said both sides should hang their heads in shame. The Environment Court appeal failure prompted Ray Grubb, the Wānaka based chairman elect of the Fish and Game council, to pen a highly critical analysis of the issue. He wrote Fish and Game had lost an appeal against an Environment Court decision “that allowed the Lindis River to be almost completely dewatered by irrigators, leaving only eight percent of its low flow.” He said it was essentially a death sentence for the Lindis, which would be a mere trickle when it enters the Clutha. Aimee Owens caught up with the veteran conservator. Rainsford (Ray) Grubb, 75, was born in Auckland in 1947. He moved to Wānaka in 2017. He has an extensive history on council boards in the Fish and Game sector and is motivated to “protect the things we enjoy now” for future generations. He also wants to help stop the devastation of our rivers and lakes caused by commercialism. “That is often put as providing jobs and produce but the reality is it is a small group using the water permit system to effectively own something that belongs to us all,” he said. “Freshwater belongs to the public, it is not a private resource, and the needs of the wider public and future generations must come first.” Since November 2020 he has held the position of Chair of the Fish and Game Council. He has been on the Fish and Game Otago Council since 2009, apart from a break from 2015-18. On the New Zealand Fish and Game Council, his role has been to co-ordinate the work of regional councils and to work with the Government to protect the environment. His vision for the Council is to create a ‘modern flexible and efficient organisation that coordinates the regional Fish and Game Councils’, as well as to continue to be the leading advocate for the protection of freshwater in New Zealand. NZ Fish and Game has 72 staff and an annual turnover of $10 million, and $40 million in assets. The public should know how close some of the lakes are to tipping into permanent decline, and
how close New Zealand rivers are to containing toxic algal bloom and cyanobacteria. “We have a freshwater crisis on our hands and the Otago Regional Council is failing to protect the environment as it is required to do under the law.” The father of two, who is a widower, is a keen angler and has fished in many countries while monitoring fishery management techniques. His experience includes working at senior level in Government and owning a tourism business. He enjoys trout fishing, golf, music and adventure travel – two of his more treasured memories involve a drive across Australia in 2002 and then driving from Singapore to London in 2005 over eight months. The NZ Fish and Game Council works with Ministers and Government Departments to make the significant shift in water and habitat management. After eight years on the Otago Council he wants to see Regional Councils better fulfil their environmental protection role. He is unhappy with the Lindis River issue which has seen legislation approved which will reduce the flow of the river. “Negotiations on water are adversary, and they should not be,” he says. He believes they can be dominated by the financial interests of those making money out of using the water. “To be fair many farmers and other water users I have talked to take that holistic approach and I admire them for it, but there is always a small group
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rally while walking his dogs thought the messages delivered by the banners mounted on the cars were great. "It is important that Chinese people bring world awareness about what is happening in China. Some people probably don’t know what is going on. But there are more people than you think, who know what is happening in other parts of the world,” he said.
Protesters took to the streets in Wānaka ahead of the Beijing Olympics calling for residents to back a petition. The group, which opposes Chinese Communist Party rule in their homeland went on a rally around Canterbury, Southland and Otago on January 30 – the eve of the Chinese New Year. The rally was organised by a New Zealand branch of the Global Service Centre for Quitting the Chinese Communist Party, or Tuidang Centre. The non-profit organisation based in the US was established by Chinese dissidents in 2005. Tour manager Victoria Cao, who came to New Zealand from China over 25 years ago, said the response from people on the street was better than expected. "Everywhere we went, we saw people supporting us by waving hands, thumbs up and praising us for being brave. Wānaka resident Steve Langton who saw the
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who will take everything they can get. I hear from and see landowners around Wānaka, in the Cardrona and Manuherikia, and elsewhere in Central who understand the balances that are required.” But he says that’s not reflected at Otago Regional Council level, saying it is now dominated by a user faction which is not
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Hawea Bowling Club members model the refreshed uniform and Prime Kitchens logo.
Hawea Bowlng Club has secured a long- sponsorship allows us to plan for our future with term sponsorship deal with a Christchurch a secure financial base”. based company. Hawea Bowling Club members model the The President of the Hāwea Bowling Club, refreshed uniform and Prime Kitchens logo. Gary Vogel, and the Managing Director of Prime Kitchens, Roger Syme, have announced a five PUBLIC NOTICE year deal between the club and the company. Prime Kitchens, a Christchurch business that has a growing presence in the Upper Clutha market. “We know how hard it is to run a business, and the same goes with sports clubs,” Roger said. “We’ve already made a lot of friends in the area, so we thought why not help one of the local sports clubs?”. Pānui Prime Kitchens is a New Zealand owned and operated company that specialises in the • Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders and gain their Creative Communities Scheme Funding design and installation of kitchens, pantries, trust and respect Round Open • Strong communication skills including the ability to interpret legislative and statutory laundries, wardrobes, stairs, and feature shelving. requirements and provide clear direction Funding is now available for community–based arts groups for performances, The manufacturing base of the company is in • Ability to keep a cool head under pressure and operate in a dynamic political and events, and workshops that will provide a variety of opportunities for participation Christchurch with showrooms in Christchurch, sometimes challenging environment with good judgement, sensitivity, tact, decorum and in those activities. at times discretion Auckland, Queenstown, and Wānaka. The Creative Communities Funding Round is now open and will close at 5.00pm on • Experience in managing a team One of the company’s key designers, Bridget Friday 25 February 2022. How to apply: Spain, is a long time local resident and is now Applications available from Queenstown Lakes District Council’s (QLDC) website at www.qldc.govt.nz/services /funding/arts. based in the Wānaka showroom. For more information on this role, or to apply, please visit the QLDC careers page at: https://qldc.qjumpersjobs.co/. For any enquiries, please contact QLDC’s Relationship Manager Arts and Events One of the top bowlers in the Hāwea club, Jan Maxwell via phone 03 441 0469 or 027 233 7934, or email Kyle McGowan, is also an installer with Prime Please direct any questions to Naell Crosby-Roe on 027 205 1935 or via email at jan.maxwell@qldc.govt.nz. naell.crosby-roe@qldc.govt.nz to discuss this exciting opportunity in confidence. Kitchens, and this link helped to finalise the sponsorship deal. Governance Team Leader “As a club, we’re delighted to partner with such QLDC February 2022 Meeting Schedule Queenstown Lakes District Council is seeking a Governance Team Leader in a a well-regarded company”, Gary Vogel said. “The
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Are you somebody that cares about organisational excellence and continuous improvements? Someone that can define processes, take a lead in implementing them, and ensure organisational compliance? Do you have a critical attention to detail that can interpret complex legislation and statutory requirements and the communication skills to translate them to guide and advise others? Combine that passion with an interest in local government governance, or ideally some experience in local or central government, and you might just be the person we’re looking for in this exciting new opportunity. The Governance Team Leader will assist the Governance & Stakeholder Services Manager in leading organisational best practice, and adherence to governance processes and statutory requirements. They will also take a lead on monitoring and applying relevant legislative changes, inducting elected members and helping them integrate into the political environment, and focusing on continuous improvement within governance practice, systems and technology. Most importantly they will play a lead role in development and improvement projects. They will also have operational oversight of day-to-day tasks and manage a team of two governance advisors. The role will support and have governance oversight of the Council, its committees, and the Wānaka Community Board but the role will act as a key point of contact into the organisation for the Board. In particular, the role will liaise directly with the Board to ensure that it is working within and taking full advantage of its delegations. The role will require the individual to have a wide knowledge of Council and its activities, possess strong political currency, the ability to realise legislative and statutory requirements, to upskill colleagues and elected members and be able to work collaboratively across Council and the broader community. About you: The successful candidate will hold: • A bachelor degree in a relevant discipline such as political sciences, governance, or policy development • Minimum of five years’ experience in a senior governance or democracy services related role, Local Government experience a strong preference
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Zoi’s finest hour
It’s not every sport which sees the winner mobbed by the athletes she has just beaten. Or one which prompts calls for a parade in Wānaka. But when Julia Marino and Tess Coady saw Zoi Sadowski-Synnott’s final women’s snowboard slopestyle effort, they knew it was the golden run. As the judges totalled up a stunning score of 92.88, Wānaka’s golden girl was submerged under a group hug involving all three medallists. At home, family and friends were part of the live showing on Sky TV as they watched, then celebrated as the 20-year-old collected New
Tiarn Collins was 18th in the snowboard slopestyle.
Zealand’s first winter Olympic gold. Queenstown Lakes District Mayor Jim Boult, who was on the phone to Zoi after the race, told the Wānaka Sun this week that a parade to celebrate the efforts of Zoi and the New Zealand team – many are based in the district – was something to consider. “I’m sure Council would be very happy to work with the New Zealand Olympic Committee and Snow Sports NZ on a homecoming parade in Wānaka. I share the community’s immense pride in what Zoi has achieved and look forward to cheering her and
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her teammates on as they compete during the rest of the Games,” he said. Cool Wakushima and Tiarn Collins also competed in the women’s and men’s snowboard slopestyle respectively. Collins finished 18th and Wakushima 23rd – she went into the event with an injury which was aggravated when she had a further fall, preventing her from making a final run. Wānaka’s Campbell Wright, who faces a busy schedule, underlined his growing stature, finishing inside the top half of a 90-plus field in his first outing on Tuesday night our time.
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Events coming up: Tomorrow: 9pm: Alpine Skiing (Super G - Women) with Alice Robinson Saturday: 10pm: Skating - Speed (10000m - Men) with Peter Michael Sunday: 3pm: Biathlon (10km Sprint - Men) with Campbell Wright 11.45pm: Freestyle Skiing (Slopestyle - Women) with Margaux Hackett 11.45pm: Biathlon (12.5km Pursuit - Men) with Campbell Wright Monday: 2:30pm: Freestyle Skiing (Slopestyle Women) with Margaux Hackett
Winners – Synnott-Sadowski with America’s Julia Marino and Australian Tess Coady.
What they said... “I am in absolute disbelief, it means so much to me to win New Zealand’s first Winter Olympic gold, it makes me super proud to be a Kiwi.” – Zoi Sadowski-Synnott “Watching Zoi win New Zealand’s first ever Winter Olympic Gold medal was a truly indescribable moment, I couldn’t be more stoked for Zoi. Her achievement is something the whole of Wānaka can be proud of and it will inspire snow sports athletes and women in sport for years to come.” – Britt Hawkes, Communications Manager, Snow Sport NZ “I had the honour of being there in person to see Zoi win bronze at the PyeongChang Olympic Games four years ago in the Big Air Event at only 16 years old. Since then she has gone from strength to strength to be one of the best snowboarders in the world." – Grant Robertson, Deputy Prime Minister "Zoi is one of my best mates. I am so incredibly hyped for her. She deserved that win. – Australian bronze medallist Tess Coady "I'm just ecstatic. She pulled it out of the bag, she's a competitor obviously under so much stress I guess after that fall but she pulled it through." – Zoi’s dad Sean Synnott “She’s amazing and she deserves every bit of this, it’s her dedication and hard work, she’s really passionate about snowboarding.” – Zoi’s lead coach Sean Thompson
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Alice Robinson in action.
Campbell Wright was outstanding in the biathlon.
PHOTO: Olympic team
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Wānaka’s Finn Bilous left no doubt about where he was from.
PHOTO: Olympic team
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