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Two Wānaka residents have started their own local body election campaign – aiming to encourage people to stand. Meg Taylor and Andy Oxley have produced a candidates’ handbook for the 2022 local body elections. “Wānaka and Hāwea, as everyone here knows, are very special places and deserve good leadership,” Meg Taylor told the Sun. “There’s a huge depth of skill and enthusiasm in this community so we hope the handbook assists prospective candidates in tapping this.” The pair – who do not plan to stand themselves - have both been in Wānaka for over 20 years and say they are getting a positive response to their campaign under their Stand Up Wānaka banner.
They want to increase interest in the upcoming elections and reduce barriers for those wishing to stand for the Wānaka Community Board and Council positions. “The Upper Clutha has four QLDC positions in 2022 and the WCB was retained following some serious lobbying, so we felt that the community should make the most of this,” they said. The digital handbook they have put together offers local government advice and community links helpful to those campaigning. “We want to make it easier for anyone standing to get the skills and community links they might need. We have also done a lot of the legwork by collecting and collating all these resources in one place." Nominations for the elections open on July 15
and run to August 12. Election day is October 8. Three candidates have already announced they will seek the mayoral position being vacated by Jim Boult. He is pleased to see that number, but “if I have a disappointment at present it’s the lack of candidates indicating an intent to stand for Council. A number of our existing councillors have indicated they will not be standing again and at this point we have only one new candidate signalling their intention to stand”. The three who have announced they will stand for mayor are Jon Mitchell, Olivia Wensley and Glyn Lewers. The handbook can be obtained by emailing standupwanaka@gmail.com.
Wānaka born James Watson says he really likes helping people. So this year he and his dad Mark – manager at Mitre 10 Mega in Wānaka – will go the extra mile. Or 47km kilometres to be James Watson more accurate. James and his dad were planning to be up at 5am today, heading up State Highway 6 to Makarora, where they will put their double kayak into Lake Wānaka and prepare to paddle the length of it. The aim as the country celebrates Matariki is to raise $550 for World Vision’s 40 hour famine. James, a Mount Aspiring College student who lists arts and maths as favourite subjects, has already gone some way to raising that sum from a barbecue – and is well on course with sponsorship – to achieve his goal. And anyone can help – by making a pledge at my.worldvision.org.nz/ss/xFGc5r/ james-watson. James has logged up weeks of practice on the lake ahead of his marathon journey - he had done a bit of “paddling and rafting”, but needed time on the water to prepare for the long journey. Father and son hope to complete the distance in eight hours. Today’s Wānaka Sun is packed with stories about people who volunteer to help others, or do good work in the community – and you can read more about the 40 hour famine on Page 15 today.
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Eighty take part in school art Arts in Schools Programme at Hāwea Flat School Students in Years 5 and 6 at Hāwea Flat School have been taking part in the Three Lakes Cultural Trust Arts in Schools Pilot Programme. A total of 80 students had the opportunity to create their own visual masterpiece, under the direction of Queenstown Lakes artists working in either, photography, printmaking, sculpture or painting. The programme had a few disruptions due to the snow, however the students returned to the programme with added enthusiasm as they witnessed their work evolve from concept to a piece of art. Across five sessions, each student spent 10 hours working alongside Kym Beaton (Wānaka painter), Glen Howey (Lake Hāwea photographer), Liz Hawker (Wānaka printmaker) and Tony O’Keefe (Queenstown sculptor). The programme encourages creative and critical thinking, growth and support wellbeing, increased student engagement, inspiring community connections
and expanding horizons. “Seeing how engaged the students are in the programme is inspiring to watch” says Samantha Kirk, Operations Manager at the Three Lakes Cultural Trust. “It’s a wonderful opportunity for the students to realise that they too have the ability to be creative in this safe and supportive environment.” “She said Youthtown Inc supported the programme and helped bring it to life.” The purpose of the Three Lakes Cultural Trust is to enhance the wellbeing of the community through arts and culture. The Arts in Schools programme is one of the Trusts major strategic objectives and they are underway planning a programme that in time, will be available to all the schools across the Queenstown Lakes District. Hāwea Flat School will host an exhibition at the Wānaka Community Hub from July 1-24. The artwork created at the Arts in Schools programme will be on display, alongside additional work created by students at the school. The exhibition is open to the public.
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Council goes electric Queenstown Lakes District Council is on course to having a fully EV/hybrid vehicle fleet by 2025. The present fleet accounts for 72g/km of CO2 emissions which is less than half the national average across other councils. In 2019 the council ran 32 petrol and 19 diesel vehicles. This has now changed to 13 petrol, nine diesel, 17 EVs and three hybrid vehicles. Phasing out vehicles powered by fossil fuels will see QLDC increasing its EV fleet to 34 with six hybrids by 2025. The council says it is also supportive of any expansion of the district’s charging network. There is one public charger in the Upper Clutha, on Ardmore Street, Wānaka, owned by New Zealand company ChargeNet. “However, we are currently in discussions with other service providers about growing the network across the district and I look forward to sharing more with the community, especially the growing number of EV owners, in due course,” council spokesperson Sam White told the Sun. Puzzling World, Wānaka, has recently renewed their mission to include EV car chargers in their car park. “Many years ago we sought information off various suppliers however received no responses, however when we approaching QLDC, their instant ‘how can we help?’ response speaks of their desire to see more EV chargers in the community,” Puzzling World manager Duncan Spear said. “While we’re still very much in the informationgathering stage, all going well, we’d be looking to have these installed in time for our 50th year, 2023” As of September last year there were 32,780 electric vehicles on New Zealand roads.
Daisy Orbell, pictured in Queenstown on Saturday.
Daisy’s top of the pops Mount Aspiring College student Daisy Orbell has sung her way to the next stage of the Smokefreerockquest. And six bands from the College will submit videos for the events regional finals. Orbell was named top Central Otago solo/ duo act ahead of Billie Carey from Wakatipu High School. The Founder/Director of the event, Glenn Common, was astounded by the originality the region brought to the stage. “Central Otago is just such a fun regional event every year, and this year was no
exception,” said Common. “The acts all brought something really great into their performance, whether that was the lyrics, musicality, or stage presence.” Queenstown Memorial Theatre hosted Central Otago’s blooming musical talent on Saturday night for the regional heat. The night saw the naming of the top two placing solo/duo acts who go to the event’s semi-finals, and the top bands selected for the regional final held online in July. The Mt Aspiring College bands going on to submit videos in the regional final are South
Face, Parabola, Powder Chutes, Salty Vision, Smal and Spoken. From Wakatipu High are Cherry Garden, The Goose Pies, H 'n' R, Eye Contact and Estrogen. At the regional final there will be awards for the top three bands, the Musicianship Award, ZM Best Song, Best Vocal, APRA Lyrics Award, and the Rockshop Electronic Assist Award. The top regional bands and solo/duos submit footage for selection as finalists to play off at the national semi-finals, from which the top 10 will be selected for the national finals in Auckland on September 23.
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Feedback on health sought
The region’s soon to be disestablished health board wants feedback on the future of Southern healthcare. Southern health care will come under the umbrella of Health New Zealand and the Māori Health Authority from Friday next week. In preparation, the Southern DHB has developed the Southern Transition Strategy and Southern Transition website, so Health New Zealand and the Māori Health Authority can continue to hear from staff, and the community. Southern DHB is based in Dunedin, and covers the bottom of the South Island, including Fiordland, Queenstown Lakes, Oamaru and Invercargill. It has a population of alost 350,000 and received funding of $1,027.7 million in 2020/21. “Southerners know the needs of our community best, so it’s very important we continue to get their feedback on our health care system,” says Southern DHB Chief Executive Chris Fleming. Southern DHB has already consulted more than 80 stakeholders from across the community and developed four guiding principles it will handover to Health New Zealand. “This represents our pathway forward, which includes our top guiding principles – focusing on whānau and patient-centred care, a more central leadership role for Māori, becoming a part of Health NZ but continuing to do what we do, and building and fostering connections around the motu,” says Mr Fleming. “We hope the feedback from our community will help bolster the importance of these principles, along with highlighting the need for an equitable, well-connected, and integrated health system.”
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A key theme highlighted in the strategy includes enabling Māori leadership across the health system to improve Māori health outcomes. “We are excited to support in the nurturing of ngā kakano that our Māori health leaders have planted across the health system so we, along with our mokopuna, will reap the benefits of the fruits they produce,” says Southern DHB Māori Health Strategy and Improvement Executive, Mata Cherrington.
Fleming is encouraging the Southern community to visit the Southern Transition website, www.southerntransition.com, and fill out a survey to have their say. “We know it’s been an incredibly challenging time for the community and our health sector over the last few years,” says Mr Fleming. “Now is the time to give us your feedback so we can pass the baton to Health New Zealand, knowing our community has had a voice in the future of Southern health.”
Health change - the details
The way Aotearoa New Zealand's health system is structured and health services are delivered is changing. Why is the health system being reformed? The public health and disability system has significant and ongoing issues in delivering equity and consistency for everyone. The health system changes are being made to meet these future challenges and to make sure all New Zealanders get the health services they need. What is aim of new health system? The new health system will be a single health service with the aim of providing consistent health services for everyone. The changes are designed to improve equity of access to care, particularly for groups that have not had their health needs well met in the past. The aim is to have more consistency around the country for hospital and specialist services. What will the new health system look like? Under the new system the Ministry of Health will be focused on policy, strategy and regulation. A new body, Health NZ, will replace the 20 DHBs and take over planning and commissioning of services to remove duplication and provide national planning. A Māori Health Authority will work alongside Health NZ. How will the changes affect me? As Health NZ establishes its new role and functions, the aim is that this will lead to more innovative services which better reflect the needs and priorities of the community. Source: Health Navigator New Zealand.
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Consultation is underway on a proposal to dispose of parts of the Queenstown Events Centre (QEC) and adjoining Frankton Golf Centre (FGC) to Waka Kotahi NZTA. This would support major intersection upgrades at SH6/6A. Some land is owned by QLDC and some by the Crown. Submissions close 14 July. To have your say head to letstalk.qldc.govt.nz
Bedtime stories at the library Pull on your PJs, grab your favourite cuddly toy and a mug for hot chocolate then head to Wānaka Library on Thursday 30 June for bedtime stories starting at 5.30pm. Parents and caregivers welcome. Bookings advised. For full details: codc-qldc.govt.nz/whats-on
Know a local legend? Local elections take place later this year. If you know a local legend who would make a great Councillor, Community Board Member or Mayor then why not encourage them to find out more about what’s involved. Nominations open 15 July and close 12 August. Full details at www.qldc.govt.nz/elections
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Adult Reading Challenge Are you up for QLDC Libraries’ reading challenge this winter? Tackle that to-beread pile. Try different genres. Discover new authors. Tick off at least six categories and be in to win a book voucher. Collect a challenge card from your local library or download one from codc-qldc.govt.nz
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the Amy’s life is packed Chloe’s listener It’s national volunteer week next week – and today Volunteer South’s Juliette Hicks brings two more stories about people who make a difference – and we also look at the contribution made by Mount Aspiring College.
At 15 Amy Benson has already spent a year volunteering with Te Kākano Native Plant Community Nursery. Native habitat restoration nursery Te Kākano is a community-based Trust specialising in the propagation of plants of local origin for the restoration of habitats in the Upper Clutha Basin. Established in 2008 with the nursery’s main purpose is to provide a connection between the Wānaka community and the beautiful land surrounding it. Amy is part of an army of volunteers who are integral to the operation. Initially she became involved as part of a 13week volunteering requirement for her Duke of Edinburgh Award. “I was so encouraged that I just stayed on.” She regularly attends planting sessions and visits planting sites to weed and water in her own time. Amy’s life is packed full with family, school, friends, mountain biking, skiing, music lessons and the odd session enjoying reading a classic in the sun. So how and why does she squeeze in volunteering? “Timewise you only have to give what you can give.” Why? “Volunteering with Te Kākano gives me a real experience of getting back to the place where I live. And the people are wonderful.”
Amy was so encouraged “I just stayed on”.
Thinking about volunteering? Amy says “It’s For more information contact Loran Verpillot so fulfilling, and you get to meet some lovely at info@tekakano.org.nz likeminded people. Go along, don't be shy. A • Volunteer South is a charitable trust that good organisation will always be supportive.” engages and supports both tūao volunteers Te Kākano Aotearoa Trust is a communityand volunteers involving organisations and based organisation. Their mission is to community groups in the Southern region inspire community native habitat restoration of Aotearoa, New Zealand. through propagation, education and hands-on – By Juliette Hicks participation. Volunteer South
College comes to the party
Kimiya Byrne had donated her time to Food for Love, the 40 hour famine, Rock on Toby, Samurai karate Wānaka and Songwriters’ breakfast.
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Mount Aspiring college students are to the forefront when it comes to volunteering. The Students in the Community programme has been running for almost 30 years and was introduced to create a sense of altruism among the students and the community they are a part of. "The Students in the Community Programme provides a means for year 13 students at the college to show their leadership through service,” school principal Nicola Jacobsen. “The programme has been running for a number of years, and helps students develop interpersonal skills - communication and collaboration - as a part of their education. The programme is successful in that many students are able to follow their passion but also give back to the community at the same time.” At the senior prizegiving, Distinction awards are presented to those students who have given 50 plus volunteer hours to the programme. Through the programme more than 3000 hours of work is carried out in the community each year. “Our volunteering students are totally awesome - they are capable and enthusiastic. I’m very proud of their achievements,” Mylrea Bell, who coordinates of the programme at Mt Aspiring College.
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There are none of the tired Covid related words and phrases when you chat with Chloe Gibson. The word that comes up again and again is fulfilment. This Cromwell mum, business owner and volunteer is achieving fulfilment in her life. It’s interesting to hear the places she finds it. One place is in her role as a volunteer Peer Supporter for the Well South community initiative, Mums4Mums. The group meets twice a month and helps mothers of babies and young children to thrive in their role as new parents. Chloe’s role is to be a listening ear with an open, non-judgemental heart. “We are mothers ourselves and we’ve all been there. We’ll make them a cuppa and let them talk as much or as little as they want to. If they would rather we can call them or visit in person.” She’s speaking from experience. “My baby was due during lockdown and there were none of the usual groups to hang out with.” As an early childhood teacher Chloe coped well when baby Walter arrived, but she still felt vulnerable at times and wanted to meet other Mums. She had seen Mums4Mums on Facebook, went along, and was welcomed with wide open arms. “I gained so much and the Peer Supporters were incredibly inspirational. I knew I wanted to make a difference too.” It fitted well with her background. Chloe and her two siblings had a happy, outdoorsy upbringing in Alexandra. Her Mum says that from a very early age Chloe wanted to be a teacher. Chloe, who lives in Cromwell with partner Luke, loves being a stay at home Mum to one and a half year old Walter, while running a business with her sister. “The business idea came when I used my teaching knowledge to come up with a basket of bits and bobs for my sister’s baby to play with.” The basket of toys became a favourite, there was a lightbulb moment and NavyBaby was born. “We curate sets of safety approved toys that best foster how young brains develop due to the open ended educational philosophy behind them.” Chloe’s volunteer role fits perfectly with her business philosophy. “With Mums4Mums I see the changes. The Mums relax, find their feet, begin to laugh and in turn come to support other mothers.” Thinking about volunteering? Chloe says that it can be surprising. A short time investment has the most significant impact on someone’s life and well being. It really is the little things that can end up making a big difference for someone. Mums4Mums is a Well South Primary Care Health Network initiative. The group meets several times a month to support mothers of young children. If you would like to know more contact Jo O'Connor, on 0272104716. Volunteer South is a charitable trust that engages and supports both tūao volunteers and volunteers involving organisations and community groups in the Southern region of Aotearoa New Zealand.
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House prices jump – more to come New head Wānaka’s median property price has climbed almost 75 per cent in 12 months. The median price for May was just over $1.7 million – it was $976,000 in May 2021. The Wānaka figures were based on 42 sales and the median numbers of days to sell was 46. April’s median house price in Wānaka was $635,000 - thought to be a consequence of the sale of development properties. District wide sales counts decreased 22.4% year-on-year in the Queenstown-Lakes District and properties spent more longer on the market in the Queenstown-Lakes District - 43 days in May 2021 up to 54 days in May 2022. A $6.2 million property sale in Arrowtown was the biggest in May in the Central Otago/Lakes district. REINZ Chief Executive Jen Baird said prices held strong in the Queenstown-Lakes District – up 41.5% year-on-year and reaching record median of $1,500,000. “Owner occupiers are the most active buyer pool in Central Otago/ Lakes and those looking to purchase a holiday home are starting to show interest again,” she said “Agents say that the market is in a state of adjusting – buyers are taking their time and have a fear of overpaying, and vendors are still needing to reconsider their price
expectations to meet the market. “Agents expect the upper end of the market to continue to perform well with the region a desirable area to live for this buyer segment. Rising interest rates are a concern for all buyer groups and agents await the changes to the Credit Contract and Consumer Finance Act to be implemented in the hopes it will positively impact buyers’ ability to secure finance and purchase.” Nationally, REINZ reported tighter credit conditions, higher mortgage rates and increased housing supply continue to affect the New Zealand property market. Sales were slower to complete, property was staying on the market longer and upward pressure on prices was easing. Across New Zealand, median prices for residential property increased 2.4% annually, from $820,000 in May 2021 to $840,000 in May 2022. Overall, May 2022 had the least number of record median prices in a May month since 2019. Jen Baird said looking at New Zealand as a whole, median prices increased 2.4% annually to $840,000 in May 2022. “Over the course of 2021, house prices soared, largely due to supply not being able to meet demand, supported by historically low interest rates and access to capital. “Measures introduced by the
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rates to counter inflation expected and global economic uncertainty and supply chain disruption caused by the conflict in Ukraine, we may see market activity settle this winter at its new, slightly slower, pace.”
Clare Akin-Smith has succeeded Darrin Brown as chair of Wao Aotearoa The organisation saw several changes at its annual meeting including the addition of three new board members. They are Julia Blackford, Geoff Tomkins and Annabel Burgess. Blackford has 20 years’ experience in food tech and has specialised in developing plant-based products that are being used in retail and wholesale markets. Geoff Tomkins is a retired scientist and consultant and Burgess a sustainability coach and consultant) Darrin Brown has stepped down from the board, and we welcomed a new chairperson, Claire Akin-Smith. This year’s six day Wao Summit – which seems to create and foster social and environmental change - will be held in October. In his annual report Brown said 2021 was another year of uncertainty for humanity, the planet and all species that inhabit her. “Covid has shown us what we can achieve when we all work together, but also how quickly we focus on ourselves and our closest communities during periods of uncertainty. “Like many times past, planetary health has taken a back seat – as seen through a lack of cut-through in both the media and individual priorities when it comes to greenhouse gas reduction commitments.”
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Opens this Friday! keynote speaker
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Paul Pritchard – how a catastrophic brain injury has become a precious gift.
An opportunity to sit back and feast your ears on spoken selections from some of the best entrants in this year’s book competition. In this session authors read some of their favourite passages from their books while the audience enjoys a complementary glass of Mäori Point wine.
The Snow Show is an audience favourite. As usual this session won’t disappoint as we visit Karakoram and the Himalayas to ski insanely steep giants, join Kiwis Janina Kuzma and Sam Smoothy as they set out to summit Mt Tasman, and Neil Williman on a mission to find and ride the most challenging faces around Innsbruck using public transport. Click in, let’s go!
Paul Pritchard takes us on his personal journey along The Mountain Path in a thoughtful exploration about what happened after his fall and what motivates him to aspire to new heights. Paul’s book was the winner of the Mountain and Adventure Narratives category.
The award for the Best Snow Sports Film went to Ô’Parizad from French director Guillaume Pierrel. On the trail of their ancestors, a group of committed skiers explore the most breath-taking mountains in the Alps and Himalayas and set themselves the goal to ski a huge 8000m peak.
Paul was a cutting-edge rock climber and mountaineer hailing from the UK. His adventures took him from Wales to the Himalayas, before a life-changing event in 1998 when he was hit on the head by a large boulder. He spent a year in hospital and his doctors thought that he might never walk or speak again, yet, for Paul, this catastrophic brain injury has become a precious gift. Paul continues to pursue an adventurous life climbing Kilimanjaro, caving, sea kayaking, river rafting and even rock climbing again. He will speak in Session 7 on Sunday 26 June about how he has embraced his personal journey through hemiplegia – which has robbed his right side of movement and continues to play tricks with his speech and memory – and how, in 2016 he finally climbed the Totem Pole, 18 years after his accident. Paul will return to the stage in the Words & Wine event to share stories from his recently published award-winning book The Mountain Path: A Climber’s Journey Through Life and Death.
Festival book competition judge Marjorie Cook will read from Danielle Clode’s In Search of the Woman who Sailed the World, taking us back to 1775 and asking us to imagine masquerading as a man just to be the first female to circumnavigate the globe.
Showing Sunday 26 June - 7.30pm to 10.30pm • Session 7
Showing Sunday 26 June - 5.00pm to 6.00pm • Book 1
The NZ Mountain Film & Book Festival is back for its 20th year with a remarkable selection of films from around the world as well as right here in Aotearoa. Telling fascinating stories of extreme adventure and remote travel, exploring foreign cultures and our impact on the environment, the festival is for everyone from seasoned explorers to armchair adventurers, film and book enthusiasts, and everyone who cares about the global playground we love to adventure in.
TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE TO MOST SHOWS
The festival programme boasts a world-class line up of speakers and 63 adventure films, including 14 world premieres and 29 New Zealand premieres. NZ-made films feature throughout the programme and Kiwi directors have claimed three of the international awards, including the Epic Edit, Best Cinematography, and Spirit of Adventure.
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20 year vicennial celebrations
As part of the Vicennial Celebrations there will be a chance to re-watch some of the favourite films from the festival’s 20-year history. Take a trip down memory lane to the days of 70s clothing and hair, 5kg helmet cams, and raw adventures in stunning settings.
Come along, get inspired and then plan your own adventure! Tickets are still available to most shows at mountainfilm.nz (no credit card or booking fees) Look for the prayer flags! The 2022 NZ Mountain Film & Book Festival will run in Wänaka at the Lake Wänaka Centre, 89 Ardmore Street The event will also be broadcast online nationally from 24 June until 24 July Programmes are available online at mountainfilm.nz A White Dream
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Showing Monday 28 June - 7.30pm to 10.30pm • Session 9
The NZ Mountain Film & Book Festival celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. While the event has come a long way from its humble beginning as the Wanaka Mountain Slide Festival, it has always been about bringing people together for “A Celebration of Adventurous Sports and Lifestyles”.
Doors open on the NZ Mountain Film and Book Festival at 7pm this Friday 24 June until late on Wednesday 29 June at the Lake Wänaka Centre and tickets are still available. The event will run in Queenstown from 30 June to 2 July and will also be broadcast online in NZ and Australia from 24 June until 25 July.
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Festival director Mark Sedon will tell tales from a life well-lived that will answer the question: What Could Possibly Go Wrong? We’ll smell the sea salt as Rebecca Hayter recounts her voyage on Wild Seas to Greenland and feel the inviting warmth of a backcountry hut as Paul Kilgour shares his unique tramping career in Gone Bush.
Not Alone
The 20 Year Vicennial Celebrations are split into two sessions, on the afternoon and evening of Wednesday 29 June (not included in the online festival). Part 1 runs from 3 – 6pm and is free to attend but seats must be reserved via the festival website. This afternoon session includes some of the longer, and truly epic films like BASEClimb, The Asgard Project,, and Kiwimade The Sky Piercer. Part 2 runs from 7.30 – 10.30pm. Festival director and founder, Mark Sedon, takes us on an audio-visual journey deep into the film archives, remembering the days when he would introduce the films, then duck behind the curtain and hit play on the VHS player! Some of the favourites in this session include Dodo’s Delight, Race for the Nose and the BASE jumping musical Metronomic. Showing Wednesday 29 June. Part 1: (free but bookings required) 3.00pm to 6.00pm • Session 12. Part 2: 7.30pm – 10.30pm • Session 13
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Lighting the way
Eight-year-old Michael Low was pictured at last year’s mass lantern release.
Coronet Peak Mountain Manager Nigel Kerr pictured with, from left, Fiona Boyer, Murray Popenhagen, Jules Tapper and Michel Marchand.
Wall to wall Coronet A history wall documenting Coronet Peak’s 75 years of operation as New Zealand’s first commercial ski area has been unveiled to coincide with the start of the new season. The wall features a decade by decade summary of Coronet Peak’s history, starting in the 1940s when Sir Henry Wigley and his family’s business, the Mount Cook and Southern Lakes Tourist Company, contracted Mackenzie Country sheep farmer turned engineer Bill Hamilton to design a build a rope tow that was installed not far from
Skippers Saddle. It saved skiers a 30-minute hike up the slopes, forever changing the district’s, and ultimately New Zealand’s, tourism offering. Coronet Peak’s 75th anniversary celebration programme features a line-up dedicated to the people and community that shaped the mountain, and kicks off with night ski party featuring reggae band Katchafire on August 17 and includes a gala dinner, alumni après ski function, and other nostalgic events.
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Cromwell is expecting thousands of people to celebrate its night sky at Infinite Energy Light Up Winter. To accommodate the anticipated crowds at the July 9 event Cromwell Promotions has shifted venue to the Big Fruit Reserve on Murray Terrace. The new home will also accommodate an ice skating rink set up for the event. “We can’t wait to show everyone what we have in store for this year’s event,” says Kelly Cruickshank-Giles, Community Relationship Manager of Cromwell Promotions. “We have been pursuing the idea of an ice skating rink for a few years, and are very grateful to be able to bring it to our community this year thanks to the grant we received from the Southern Lakes Event Fund.” The rink will open to the public on July 8 with an end-of-term Disco on Ice event for the youth and will be open to the public from July 9 to 14. “To support this much larger event, we’ve had to be a bit creative with fundraising,” says Cruickshank-Giles.
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A festival of opportunities Inspiring a new generation of adventurers is something particularly close to the heart of festival founder and director and Mark Sedon. Sedon has guided 20 Himalayan ski and climbing expeditions including summiting Mt Everest. He has climbed the Seven Summits, which is the highest mountain on each of the continents; guided in Europe, Scandinavia, Greenland, Alaska, the Arctic, the Antarctic, South America, Indonesia and extensively in New Zealand, amassing around 40 full time winters on snow. He says adventure is about personal goals. It doesn’t have to be Mt Everest - it could be having a go at walking up Wanaka’s Mt Iron for the first time or challenging yourself to try a new sport. One of the ways the festival aims to inspire young people to be active in the outdoors is by getting them along to some of the festival sessions
for free. For the past seven years, the trust has supported a schools’ programme. This year 170 students from Wānaka’s Mt Aspiring College have signed up to attend a session, and a further 100 will travel from Cromwell College and Maniototo Area School in Ranfurly and the Trust will cover the cost of bus transport. The Trust also provides free one-hour film sessions for families to attend in Wānaka, Lake Hāwea and Queenstown. Over the past three years organisers they have reduced the waste produced by the 3500 visitors to the Wānaka event down to one rubbish bag, and just half a bag in Queenstown for another 1500 visitors. This has been done by choosing café packaging that is compostable, not selling bottled water and providing free filtered water from a tap instead. Tea and coffee are provided
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Community Coordinator for Wānaka Backyard Trapping Otago is home to an abundance of amazing native animals. Mountain stone wētā survive the harsh winter due to having antifreeze in their cells - Grebes build floating nests and give their chicks piggyback rides. But our region is also plagued by introduced pest species who have upset the fragile balance achieved over millions of years with no fourlegged, furry mammals. This winter, Wānaka Backyard Trapping will be a running a series of public talks to further educate you about some of the native and introduced species in Otago. Learn about ferrets who work for a living, rare creepy crawlies, tips for birdwatching, the cat dilemma, and the secret life of hedgehogs. The first three talks are detailed below; keep an eye on the Wānaka back yard trapping page on Facebook. The first talk is by Upper Clutha local pest controller Billy Barton. In his talk, Billy will tell us how he uses working ferrets and dogs in his fieldwork. He has worked in the UK, on Macquarie Island and across Otago doing pest management jobs which often lead to amusing tales. You might even meet some of Billy’s ‘staff ’. Seating is limited at this venue. Billy will speak again later this year, so don’t worry if you miss out on a seat this time around. Date: Wednesday June29. Time: 7.00pm-8.30pm. Venue: Meeting Room at the Wānaka Recreation Centre. The second talk focuses on a citizen science project called the NZ Bird Atlas scheme. Mary Thompson and Richard Schofield from the Otago Branch of Birds NZ will teach you about the Atlas scheme and how you can join in by using eBird. Those of you who love watching garden birds will learn that you can
Lake Wānaka Centre Doors open on the 20th Mountain Film & Book Festival tomorrow. The festival is run by the NZ Mountain Film Festival Charitable Trust and is a registered charity. The Festival started out as an excuse for a bunch of climbing and snow enthusiasts to come together to watch cool movies, but 20 years on, the trust is focused on supporting the wider community. The non-profit Charitable Trust ascertains to promote, through the annual mountain film festival, healthy and active lifestyles, encourage youth to make small safe adventures in the outdoors, to inspire people to reach their full potential, to work cooperatively with others in the youth development area, to help people with disabilities get into outdoor activities; and to promote NZ arts, film, culture, environment and outdoor lifestyles.
Billy Barton has controlled pests all over the world.
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Let it Snow The most exciting part of our week had to be the snow! When we took Tobias to Cardrona last year, he couldn’t care less about it. He was only 10 months old and he fell asleep on the gondola. But when the snow fell in our garden last week, things were very different. He couldn’t wait to get outside and see what it was all about. On Sunday, we were out bright and early. I thought that we would make snowballs and build snowmen but Tobias had other plans. Instead of throwing the snowball, he decided to eat it. When I finished the snowman, the first thing he did was lick it. This was his first proper interaction with snow and he wasn’t interested in building things with it.
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for free to anyone who brings their own reusable cup, and a compostable cup can be provided if necessary but must be placed in the hot compost bin afterwards and these are composted daily. Visitors are asked not to print tickets but to present them digitally instead. Sedon says inspiring people to adventure in the outdoors is an important part of the festival but this can only be done if people are also educated about and inspired to look after the natural environment.
be part of this effort to map the location of all bird species across NZ. After the talk, we’ll head to the shore of Lake Wānaka to practice bird identification and learn how to do eBird counts. Bring binoculars and warm clothes for the birdwatching. Date: Saturday July 9. Time: 9.30am-12.00pm. Venue: Sidey Auditorium, Wānaka Community Hub on McDougall St. Another talk not to be missed is by Hāwea resident Warren Chinn, an invertebrate ecologist. Warren will describe some of the crawly critters who live in a variety of habitats in the Central Otago/Lakes region. From the mountain stone wētā on craggy peaks to the burrowing Cromwell chafer beetle found at one tiny reserve, Warren’s stories will give you insight into the hardy, special creatures you never knew existed. Date: Thursday July 14. Time: 7.00pm to 8.30pm. Venue: Armstrong Room in the Lake Wānaka Centre. All of these events are free and suitable for all ages. Bookings are not required. We recommend that you wear a face mask at these events to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Supported by the Queenstown Lakes District Council. Email any queries to: petrina.duncan@ southernlakessanctuary.org.nz. – By Petrina Duncan Community Coordinator for Wānaka Backyard Trapping
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Howdy folks, hope this finds you all well. Here is some of what has been going on around the place. An employment dispute was brought to our attention, but thankfully resolved without our input. The reserve at Eely Point has been turned into a quagmire courtesy of at least one vehicle, if not more. We’ve got a lead and will be asking that person some questions in the near future. There were two shoplifting incidents reported at our supermarkets this week, one Monday and another on Friday. We have excellent CCTV footage of these suspects and will likely identify them shortly. A bit of a sting was done throughout the day targeting drivers on their phones. This is something that we frequently see off-duty and people also mention it to us. Sometimes we don’t even have to go far because they drive past the station on their phone. That day resulted in a few infringements. We are just trying to keep road users safe and aren’t out there to harass or gather revenue. We know it hacks the law-abiding citizens off, so please stay off your phones out of respect for other road users. On Friday an individual was caught driving whilst disqualified. Their vehicle was impounded, and another date arranged to meet the Judge. Late on Saturday night a driver was stopped on Ardmore Street and had an alcohol reading of
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nearly five times the legal limit. Town was busy that night but no real issues for us. We spent a bit of the evening trotting around the CBD like the coppers of old. Two other drivers will be walking or cycling to where they need to get to because their licences were taken away for speeding over the limit by more than 40km/h on Sunday. There have been a few thefts around the area so stay vigilant and practice all those theft prevention antics we keep preaching about. Police have dealt with two very similar incidents of fraud this week. There is an add circulating on Facebook Market Place selling a trailer, portacom, ride on lawn mower and whiteware. If you see this add please ignore and report to Facebook as fraudulent. We attended five family harm incidents this week. Wānaka Community Patrol is looking for new members to join the team. If you are honest reliable and want to help keep Wānaka a safe place to live, we want to hear from you. Please come into the Wānaka Police Station or go to www.communitypatrols.org.nz for further information. Take care everyone and have a good week. – By Chris Brooks Senior Sergeant Area Response Manager, Wānaka
Resilience is the ability to prepare for, withstand, and recover from a crisis or disruption – so a resilient food system is one that ensures food security - a sufficient supply of acceptable and accessible food for everyone who requires it, under any circumstances. When there’s a shock to the system, like an earthquake or storm, the security of our food system becomes apparent – where does our food come from once the supermarkets are empty? Here in the Upper Clutha, a damaging alpine fault earthquake would impact our roading network and supply chain. Civil Defence’s advice is that each household should be prepared with supplies for at least seven days. There’s lots you can do to prepare your household for an earthquake. Start by visiting getready.govt.nz for advice on preparing your supplies. This month, along with our Food Security Network colleagues, we have also thrown together a few tips on how you can build food resilience - both at home and in your community - by shopping local, growing and sharing produce. Grow your own veges Food security starts in your own backyard, making the most of our region’s fertility and climate. We’ve collected gardening and growing tips from experts Dr Compost and Grow Wānaka in the food resilience resources our website, communitynetworks.co.nz . Shop local Did you know we have a huge range of local
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growers, producers and sellers in the Upper Clutha? That includes market gardens like Frog Song Farm, Harvest Homegrown, Wānaka Willows, Redbridge Berries, and Wild Things Wānaka, producers like People’s Bread, Pirate Pickles, and the Hāwea Beekeeping Collective and sellers like FreshLink, Honest Wholefood Co and Organic Wholefoods. Join a community garden From Grow Wānaka, to the Hāwea Food Forest and the Community Gardens at the Hub and Wānaka Recreation Centre, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved with community gardening in our area and reap the benefits. They’re always looking for more volunteers. You could also join the Wānaka Vegetable Growers Club, a fun and interactive way to learn about growing food. Share produce There are a number of Community Produce Stands across the Upper Clutha, which anyone can use to share fresh fruit and vegetables, eggs, herbs, jams, preserves, and baked goods. Find the locations at communitynetworks.co.nz . Wānaka and Hāwea Libraries also have a seed library, with vegetable, herb and flower seeds for you to borrow - whether you are just getting started or have a well-established vegetable patch. Pop in to see what's in stock and borrow seeds to grow at home, then bring the seeds back at the end of the season. – By Joanna Perry
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Stoats were introduced to control another introduced pest – rabbits. Now they are the biggest threat to New Zealand bird life.
Search is on for New Zealand’s biosecurity champions Entries have opened for the 2022 New Zealand Biosecurity Awards which recognise contributions made to protect the country against pests and diseases. “It’s our way of honouring people and organisations across the motu who are contributing to biosecurity – in our communities, businesses, iwi and hāpū, government, in the bush, our oceans and waterways, and in our backyards,”
said Biosecurity Deputy-Director General Stuart Anderson. “Some New Zealanders don’t realise that the mahi they’re undertaking in their own backyards plays a critical role in our biosecurity system. From trapping pests like catfish, rats and stoats to disease management in our forests, rivers and oceans - these are all important projects which strengthen our biosecurity system.” Every year the Biosecurity Awards
shine a light on incredible work being done around the country. Last year saw the highest number of entries in the history of the Biosecurity Awards. Winning projects included a maritime intelligence tool which can detect hitchhiker pests from space and an ecological restoration project turning retired exotic forestry into a mosaic of sustainable land uses. Last year’s Supreme Winner was Xerra Earth Observation Institute.
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Central Otago District Council has launched its 2022 Residents' Survey and is asking residents to share their views on its services and amenities. Chief Executive Sanchia Jacobs said it was important to hear back from residents about how the Council was doing. “I know there have been a number of surveys for various CODC activities lately, but the Residents’ Survey is a bit different because it relates to our business-as-usual activities – those things we know impact people’s day-to-day lives. “This is our seventh year running the online survey and it provides important insights into how we are tracking.” Ms Jacobs said the survey would take five minutes to complete and constructive feedback was welcome as the Council considers its programme of continuous improvement. The survey is being run on line but those who don't have internet access you can collect copies at council service centres and libraries, or call council to arrange to have one posted out. Central Otago residents and ratepayers can take the short survey at www.codc.govt.nz.
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amongst it. It’s exciting for it to come full circle and for me to be an ambassador.” Dennison visited Uganda to see World Vision water projects in action as a World Vision 40 Hour Famine Ambassador in 2019. He says the trip was life-changing. “I spent some time getting to know brothers Thomas and Emmanuel. Water is life for them. The water sources World Vision put in weren’t just for drinking, but also for watering their crops and for animals to drink. Being able to see the help that World Vision provides was mindblowing,” he says. Last year the fundraising event raised nearly $2 million that went toward tackling the hunger crisis in Sub-Saharan Africa.
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The World Vision 40 Hour Famine Youth Ambassadors, from left, Tanika Naidoo, Charlotte Gee, Emily Ridd, Jemiah Teariki.
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The proposal is to revise the budget included in the 2021-2031 Ten Year Plan up from $8.1M (with a further $1.5M staged outside the ten-year window) to an estimate of $17.2M.
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The proposal also requires a change to the 2021 Development Contributions Policy to reflect the capital cost estimates and required debt recovery, increasing from $8,490 per dwelling equivalent to $16,490. This excludes properties in the Mount Cardrona Station zone which are not eligible for the ‘Small Scheme Subsidy’ of 20% reduction on development contributions. Properties within this zone would be charged $20,070. Further details on the proposed Development Contribution and rating impact can be read in the Statement of Proposal.
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Community & Services Committee Meeting – via Zoom. Thursday 7 July at 10.00am. Hearing of submissions on Queenstown Arts Centre Building – via Zoom. Thursday, 7 July at 1.00pm. Chief Executive Performance Committee Meeting – via Zoom. Wednesday 13 July at 11.00am This meeting will be held with the public excluded pursuant to s. 7(2)(a) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987. Planning & Strategy Committee Meeting – via Zoom. Thursday 28 July at 10.00am. Meeting dates, times and venues are subject to change. At alert level Orange of the COVID-19 Protection Framework, all public forum attendance will be conducted via Zoom. Some meetings may have items of business that will be discussed with the public excluded, as set out by the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987. Mike Theelen
Queenstown Lakes District Council has commenced consultation on a proposal to increase budgets and debt recovery required to invest in a Cardrona Valley community water supply scheme, in partnership with the investors of Mount Cardrona Station. What’s proposed?
Get informed A Statement of Proposal and a range of supporting information is available at the following locations: • Online letstalk.qldc.govt.nz • At Council offices and libraries across the Queenstown Lakes District • By emailing services@qldc.govt.nz to request a copy How to make a submission: Anyone with an interest in this proposal is invited and encouraged to make a submission as part of the decision making process. There are a number of ways to make a submission:
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If you have a query about an application, a public notice, or the notification process, you can find more information here: www.qldc.govt.nz/services/alcohol-licensing. Or, alternatively, please call 03 441 0499 or email services@qldc.govt.nz. This notice is dated: 16 June 2022
• Head to letstalk.qldc.govt.nz and complete the online submission form. Please note, you will need to register before being able to give feedback. • Email your submission to letstalk@qldc.govt.nz - please include the subject line ‘Cardrona Water Supply submission’. • Post to ‘Cardrona Water Supply submission’, Queenstown Lakes District Council, Freepost 191078, Private Bag 50072, Queenstown 9348. Submissions will close at 5.00pm on Monday 18 July 2022.
Amendment to QLDC Meeting Schedule: June 2022
A submissions hearing will be held in Tāhuna Queenstown in July 2022. Final details for the hearing will be confirmed as soon as possible and may be held online via Zoom.
Additional meeting:
This notice is in accordance with the Local Government Act 2002.
Hearing of Submissions and Objections for a Proposed Ten Year Lease to the Queenstown Kayak Club, for a Recreation Storage Facility on Jubilee Park – via Zoom. Tuesday 28 June at 1.00pm.
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College win, but stay down Mount Aspiring College will complete the Otago schools rugby championship in the second tier. The school side was pipped by Dunstan to a place in Division One last weekend after the sides were separated on a who beat who basis. Dunstan was held to a 19-19 draw by Otago Boys second XV on Saturday while MAC scored a convincing 4127 win over South Otago. There was some initial uncertainty over who would go up, because MAC has a superior points differential. The other teams in division two are Otago Boys seconds, South Otago, Wakatipu, St Kevins and Taieri. Saturday’s MAC clash was a relatively free flowing game and both sides used the ball well to score some good tries. The first 50 minutes or so were like a game of basketball, with each side matching the other’s points before MAC pulled clear in the last 10 minutes. AS happened the previous week MAC wase guilty of loose carries and pushing the passes to squander possession and they were being
punished at one point, being 15-5 down before a late first half try closed the gap. For the first time since their opening game MAC had a full bench of healthy players and were able to bring on fresh legs in the second half. Once in possession the MAC forwards made great progress and were soon pressuring the South Otago line. This allowed space out wide for centre Ewan Hughes to score and even things up at 15-15. Then came the see-saw scoring as the visitors went 22-15 up, then 2722 ahead. Some more substitutions gave MAC a much need boost and when they could manage to maintain possession, and the points began to flow as South Otago tired. MAC grabbed the lead when flanker Will Collins, try was converted, and wrapped it up with two late tries, including one off the final move of the game. Scorers - Ewan Hughes 3, Tom Sides, Jacob Field, Will Collins, Eligh Hollegien tries, Cullen Meyer 3 conversions.
Ben Simmers has ball in hand with Ewan Hughes and Cullen Meyer in support during Saturday’s match.
Wells named rower of the year
Annie Wells, pictured with Matt Rickard at Saturday’s prizegiving.
Annie Wells was named Wānaka Rowing Club rower of the year at the club’s prizegiving last weekend. Wells had an outstanding novice season recording successes in both her novice quad and her double with Lola Ritchie, with ‘A’ finals and wins throughout the season, and top podium success at the South Island Secondary Schools event held in March. She also teamed with Annika Massey in a competitive Maadi Cup campaign. Coach Matt Rickard said he was excited about what the year ahead would hold for her. Club President Graham Berry noted that while it had been a challenging year navigating the implications of Covid in
the community and the repercussions for club and regatta organisation, the season had been very successful. The Crew of the Year award went to the Girls U18 novice quad sculls made up of Lola Ritchie, Annie Wells, Annika Massey, Lucy Maibach and coxed by Thomas Mitchell. The crew won an end of season gold medal at the South Island Secondary Schools Regatta. The Ashton-Wilson Shield for Coxswain of the Year went to Thomas Mitchell for the second year running and the David Varney Cup for most improved male was awarded to Phillip Massey. The Bruce Family Cup for Most Improved Female was awarded to Lola
Ritchie who earned praise from coach Rachel O’Connell for her work ethic and team focus. The Dedication to Coaching Award went to club captain AJ Humphreys who reflected on his love for introducing the sport to new comers. Other awards: Doug Stewart Trophy for most outstanding community supporter - the Jones family, President’s Trophy - Matt Rickard, Master’s Award - Chelsea Lodge, Galloway Trophy for member of the year - Jem Curtis. Learn to Row courses for both masters and students are planned for later in the year, and winter training for members is already under way.
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