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Organisers for the Upper Clutha A&P Show were busy on Tuesday setting up for the annual event: From left, Paul Tamati, Sue Aspinall, David Farmer, Jane Stalker and Bronwyn McCarthy.
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By Sue Wards
Preparations are almost complete for the 74th Upper Clutha A & P show, which starts tomorrow (Friday) at the Wanaka showgrounds. In the wake of the Christchurch earthquake, celebrity guest Ginette McDonald said she hoped the show would be “a glimpse into a future where life is more normal and
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sometimes fun.” “Hopefully this is the way forward into a happier place for a lot of rattled and traumatised South Islanders,” Ginette said. The actress, comedian, TV producer and director, and creator of ‘Lyn of Tawa’ will open the show on Saturday morning, present ribbons, speak from the stage and judge the Fashion in the Field
event with Yeverley McCarthy. “I imagine it will be rural-influenced in the best way. It will present heartland creativity,” Ginette said of the fashion event. There will be a lot on offer at this year’s show. Show co-ordinator Jane Stalker said this year’s trade show is even bigger than last year’s record-breaking display, with more
than 375 stalls. “You name it, it will be there,” she said of the trade show which encompasses everything from agricultural supplies to clothing and leisure items. There is so much to see Jane suggests people attend on both days: Friday is a good day to check out the trade show and there are loads of activities on Saturday (see programme page 5).
Unsung heroine helps out By Sue Wards
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Wanaka’s Jill Bruce has persuaded holiday homeowners in Wanaka to house ten Christchurch families, free of charge. It’s all in a day’s work for the busy woman, who has also been providing the evacuees with baking, home-made jam and produce from her vegetable garden. Reluctant to be photographed or feted for her hard work, Jill said, “I’m not doing any more than a lot of other people.” As the owner of a cleaning business specialising in shortterm rental properties, Jill
contacted the property owners after the Christchurch earthquake asking whether she could use her discretion and offer properties to Christchurch families. They all said yes (apart from one, whose house was undergoing plumbing work) and one property owner even offered to come to Wanaka and cook and clean for a family. So far, Jill has managed to re-house ten families in Wanaka. “I just get constant enquiries,” she said. “My phone doesn’t stop.” It supports the saying ‘if you want something done just ask a busy person’. Jill’s tasks
this week include organising a household of five children (three of her own plus two
“I just get constant enquiries ... my phone doesn’t stop”
international students), helping prepare for this weekend’s A & P Show (as a committee member), running a business, maintaining her involvement in a range of community groups and offering a babysitting service in the evenings. Jill’s children are keen rowers, so her day normally begins at 5.30am when they leave for training, and she makes it into bed by 11pm or 12am. “I’m just one person who tries to help as much as I can,” Jill said. She describes her efforts to help Christchurch families as “just doing a
little bit extra.” Christchurch is Jill’s home town and she has friends and family affected by the earthquake. “I’d hate to be going through the stress these people are going through,” she said, suggesting local people could do “just do a little bit” to help out - whether it be doing something for Christchurch people in Wanaka or phoning their friends and family in Christchurch and offering support.
NEWS Events Calendar
Lifesaver at bowling club By Malcolm Frith
Here’s our pick of what’s happening around Wanaka over the next week:
What: Wanaka Farmers’ and Gardeners’ Market When: Thursday, March 10, 4.30pm Where: Pembroke Park Cost: Free
What: Upper Clutha A & P Show When: Friday and Saturday, March 11 and 12, 8am Where: Wanaka Showgrounds and Pembroke Park Cost: $10 a day or $15 for both days; school children free
What: Funday Sunday Sailing Regatta - for Christchurch families. Families can crew in races and enjoy a social BBQ When: Sunday, March 13, 10am-3pm Where: Wanaka Yacht Club on Lakeside Drive Cost: Free or a donation
What: Auction for Hope: Fundraiser for two-yearold Ciara Hovey’s fight against cancer When: Monday, March 14, 6.30pm Where: Lone Star Cost: Free entry
What: Te Kakano Native Plant Nursery Volunteer Mornings When: Tuesday and Wednesday, March 15 and 16, from 9am – 12pm Where: Te Kakano Cost: Free
What: Face to face with Wanaka Community Board councillors: Got an issue, a gripe, maybe a great idea? Call 443 0422 for a time slot. When: Wednesday, March 16, 2pm – 4pm Where: QLDC office Cost: Free
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From left, Wanaka Mason Bruce Hubbard, President of the Wanaka Bowling Club George Cameron and Rachel Wilstein of NZ Red Cross with the new defibrillator. PHOTO: CHARLOTTE TRUNDLE
The Wanaka Bowling Club building is now equipped with a state-of-the-art defibrillator thanks to fundraising efforts from the club and the Free Masons Charity. The Bowling Club raised half of the $3300 needed for the defibrillator and the rest was donated from a national initiative from the Free Masons’ Charity Scheme, which was sponsored by the Wanaka Masonic lodge. Wanaka Masonic Lodge member Bruce Hubbard said having the equipment available would mean if anyone did have a
heart attack it could be used to resuscitate them immediately on-site. “The club is used for so many groups, this will be an asset for the wider community,” he said. Rachel Wilstein was one of the members of the New Zealand Red Cross who taught members how to use the defibrillator on Tuesday. “It’s automated so it tells the person how to use it. You don’t have to be trained,” Rachel said. The machine analyses the heart and delivers a shock if needed. “Every minute the use of a defibrillator is delayed, the patient’s
chance of survival go down by ten percent,” Rachel said. Bowling Club member Tom Malcolm said he knows two instances of a defibrillator saving a life at a bowling club. “We had a member collapse on the green at the Invercargill Bowling Club. The defibrillator was used and the person survived,” he said. “I think it’s really important to have one on hand.” Defibrillators are also available at the Wa n a k a I - s i t e a n d the library.
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Some of the many women who attended the bag sale.
Organisers of the Upper Clutha Children’s Medical Trust organised an ‘old bags lunch’ to raise money for charity on Wednesday. Pictured, from left, Mary Holland, Jouette Hodge, Madeleine Wilson, Noeline Harridge and Bev Rudkin. PHOTO: MALCOLM FRITH
Frisbee golf plans are still flying By Malcolm Frith
After nearly four hours of discussion no decision has been made on whether or not Frisbee golf can be played on Lismore Park in Wanaka. On Monday, a public hearing was held in which 12 people made submissions to the hearing panel chaired by Queenstown Lakes councillor Jude Battson. Four speakers opposed the Frisbee golf plan, while 8
people spoke in support of changing the Lismore Park management plan to permit the game to
be played there. A final decision is expected to be made at the next council meeting on April 12.
Some of the world’s most expensive cars rolled into Wanaka this week. The Rolls Royce Silver Ghost Association were taking part in a tour of the South Island. Some of the cars are valued from $250,000 to $3million. Pictured is Susan Littin with her 1925 Silver Ghost convertible. PHOTO: MALCOLM FRITH
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Small but mighty
In brief Ban for burn-outs A 19-year-old man from Albert Town has been sentenced at Queenstown District Court to 75 hours community work and disqualified for 12 months for wheel spinning and intentional damage. Thomas Cray, an apiarist, was also ordered to pay $1814 reparation. The court heard Thomas, in his modified ute, travelled about 190m during one of three wheelspinning incidents on February 5 while intentional damage happened on February 11.
Hunter sentenced A Wanaka man was sentenced at Queenstown District Court to 60 hours community work for shooting a deer metres from a national park campground. Gareth White, 31, unemployed, was charged under the National Parks Act with shooting two stags from outside Abel Tasman National Park on May 18. The court heard Gareth did not hold a park hunting permit.
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They may be small but they have big hearts. The children at Montessori Children’s House in Wanaka dressed up in red and black and donated cans of food to the Canterbury earthquake food bank. They also raised more than $110.
Owners of poplar trees at Orchard Road in Wanaka are being advised to attend to any identified dangerous trees. The warning comes after a poplar tree was blown over by high winds last Thursday. Queenstown Lakes District Council roading network manager Michael Wardell said the council were chasing up private property owners to attend to dangerous trees, which either needed to be topped or felled. Trees at risk located on roadside reserves, bordering private property boundaries and roads were a responsibility which property owners need to address.
Praised for support By Malcolm Frith
Voluntary organisations and schools in Wanaka which are involved in helping victims of the Christchurch earthquake were this week praised for their hard work by the area’s Civil Defence controller. Speaking at a specially convened meeting at the Lake Wanaka Centre on Tuesday, James Hadley told those present that Wanaka was doing “a great job”. He heard from the principal of Mount Aspiring College, Wayne
Bosley, that they had created five special classrooms for the 124 Christchurch pupils who had recently enrolled “All of them have been welcomed at the school and many are planning to stay to the end of this term,” Wayne said. “On Friday (tomorrow) we are holding a meeting with Christchurch parents and their children to see where we go from here,” Wayne said. It was also reported that Wanaka Primary has 120 pupils from Christchurch, while Hawea Flat has 15, Tarras 9 and the Holy
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Family school 9. In regard to the medical services in Wanaka, Dr Julian Pettit reported they were coping with the extra demand from victims of the earthquake who had come to stay in the town. Community Networks manager, Heather Clay expressed concern about the long term implications. She said many of those who had come to Wanaka would need counselling and longer term accommodation.
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Horse therapy By Charlotte Trundle
Grace Gillies (5) loves riding Punch the pony at Riding for the Disabled (RDA) every week.
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Riding for the Disabled (RDA) in Wanaka has started again at Timber Creek Equestrian Centre much to delight of all who take part. RDA runs every Wednesday afternoon from about midday and is available to anyone who has a disability. “RDA is about riding, it’s about horses and therapy,” Community Networks manager and RDA parent Heather Clay said. RDA involves physical activity, social and emotional interaction and, above all, ‘mastery’ over fear and skill development. “It’s like pony club, but
tailored to the needs and levels of those involved, where disability is the norm rather than the exception and therefore provides a sense of ‘fellowship’ for those participating,” Heather said. Grace Gillies, 5, is a member of Wanaka RDA. Her father Trevor said he has seen a huge change in his daughter’s confidence since she started. “I recommend it a lot. She has so much fun,” Trevor said. Timber Creek Equestrian Centre owner Carol Armstrong said she has seen a lot of changes among people who participate in RDA.
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“We have one man who rode when he was young; he had a bad accident and had to walk with a cane. He got on the horse and walked around smiling. After ten rides his speech and coordination had improved and he was steadier on his feet. Now he doesn’t need a cane anymore,” Carol said. Heather Clay said they are currently considering an afterschool programme if numbers and volunteers permit. “This would be for people who cannot take their children out of school,” Heather said. “We can also be flexible with school lunch breaks if needed.”
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Keith Bulfin, author of the novel Undercover, takes time from his busy schedule to relax on the Wanaka lakefront.
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Undercover in Wanaka By Charlotte Trundle
The sadness in his piercing blue eyes is evident when he talks about the horrors he has seen. He describes the recurring nightmare he has about a young girl he saw tortured in front of him by a Columbian cartel. It sounds like fiction, but it was reality for author Keith Bulfin. Keith was in Wanaka last week to promote Undercover, a book based on his life. “I love Wanaka,” he said. “I could see myself living here.” Born in Milton in 1946, Keith moved to Australia and graduated with a BA from the University of Queensland with a double major in Economics in 1983. He worked in the finance industry in South Africa and the United Kingdom, and
for the University of Papua New Guinea as an administrator and lecturer in accounting. Wo r k i n g i n t h e Australian investment banking industry as a share and mortgage broker in the 1980s, he pled guilty to a conspiracy to defraud over the valuations of Lasseters Casino and Dreamworld. “The biggest mistake of my life was pleading guilty,” Keith said. “I didn’t want to embarrass my family continuing with a huge court case. In hindsight it was worse because I went to jail.” Multiple hits, valued at up to a quarter of a million dollars, were put on Keith’s life in jail. Keith was moved into a supermax unit in Victoria’s Port Phillip among murderers and rapists, where he became friends with an infamous
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Mexican drug cartel banker named Daniel Gomez. After three years, Keith was released and approached by the United
“The biggest mistake of my life was pleading guilty” States Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) who was keen to take advantage of his connection with Gomez. Keith had little choice but to become a DEA agent, and soon realised his role as an undercover private banker to the ruthless Mexican drug cartels
was one of the most dangerous assignments in the world. The experience provided the foundation of his novel, which took three months to write: “I was an emotional wreck with everything I had been through, but being able to talk and write really was a type of therapy for me,” he said. He still feels betrayed by the US government. “I don’t think I would be allowed back into America. My little cliché is: if you do something for your country it usually restores your credibility. I did seven years for the US government, they didn’t honour me at all, they just used me as a pawn,” he said. “I helped the FBI as an insider for the drug cartel and still no recognition. And then they tell me not to talk about it.” Some are sceptical
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about his story but Keith has proof. He shows his New Zealand passport which was issued in a three hour period at Mexico City. “I still have all recordings of the DEA as well,” Keith said. They are in safe keeping. Keith recently sold the film rights to his book and the movie will be called ‘The Banker’. A top Hollywood director will be announced at the Cannes film festival and casting has begun. Keith said actors Eric Bana and Hugh Jackman are among the actors auditioning to play him. Keith doesn’t fear for his life, even though some of the characters are still alive – such as Daniel Gomez, who is notorious in Mexico City. “The more publicity I do, the safer I become,” he said. “If anyone tries to silence me, everyone will know who did it.”
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Earthquake Wanaka responds
A huge response
PHOTO: NIKKI HEATH
Carol Little at the Wanaka Sun Quake Food Bank Drive last Friday.
By Malcolm Frith
The response was huge and the generosity knew no bounds. That was the view of the volunteers who turned out for the Wanaka Sun Quake Food Bank Drive last Friday.
About 150 people, including volunteers from all three emergency services, took to the streets of Wanaka, Albert Town, Hawea and Luggate. Hundreds of households donated enough food to fill 350 banana boxes. Hundreds
of items of clothing, bedding, toys and books were also collected. “The generosity was overwhelming. We also collected $1000 and one person donated a large screen plasma television for the drop in centre,” Food Bank Drive organiser Nikki Heath said. On Monday, around 60 people visited the Wanaka Quake Support Centre in Brownston Street and received food parcels. “We have proved that as a community we can do enormous things to help the people of Christchurch,” Nikki said.
Volunteers and contributors at Friday’s Wanaka Sun Quake Food Bank Drive.
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Drop in centre By Charlotte Trundle
The old Catholic church on Brownston Street has been transformed into the Wanaka Quake Support Drop In Centre for displaced Christchurch residents. Last Friday the building was empty, but over the weekend a team of volunteers performed a transformation and by 9am on Monday the building was ready to take on a new lease of life. The main room is set up as a welcoming lounge, complete with couches, a big flat screen television and DVD player. There is a wide variety of clothing available and a kitchen for tea and coffee. Another room has been set up for babies and a separate room will be used for free counselling and therapy. The centre also
caters for children, with toys, games and books. Quake Support Drop In Centre co-organiser Nikki Heath said everything in the centre had been
donated, including the use of the building by the new owners. “I have really seen the best side of Wanaka this week. Everyone has come together and helped
From left: Kirsten McRae (volunteer), Heather Clay (Community Networks Wanaka manager), and Nikki Heath (Wanaka Sun Quake Food Bank drive organiser) outside the newly opened Quake Support Drop In Centre. PHOTO: CHARLOTTE TRUNDLE
out in some way,” she said. “It’s great.” The centre is open to anyone who has been affected by the quake. “We are here to offer somewhere for Christchurch people to relax and welcome them to the community,” Nikki said. “It will also give people the opportunity to meet people in the same situation or for people to have time out from their host families.” On Monday more than 60 Christchurch people used the Wanaka’s Quake Support Drop in Centre. “Many have expressed their gratitude at such a great facility,” Nikki said. The centre is opposite Community Networks on Brownston Street. Opening hours are from 9am-5pm, Monday to Saturday and 11am-3pm on Sunday.
Having a splashing timE: Children from Christchurch who are currently staying in Wanaka were given the opportunity to enjoy the kayaks and aqua- bikes on the lake last Tuesday. It was organised by the owners of Lakeland Adventures. PHOTO: MALCOLM FRITH
Evacuees urged to register with Red Cross Christchurch evacuees arriving in Wanaka should register with the Red Cross - regardless of their circumstances or intentions - by calling 0800 REDCROSS (0800 733 276). Otago Civil Defence Emergency Management Group controller Wayne Scott said this will help Red Cross Family Link to reunite friends, and family and help verify the number of people who may still be missing. If registering with the Red Cross is not possible people should register at Queenstown Lakes District Council, 47 Ardmore Street, ph 03 443 0024.
Counselling and Psychotherapy ...what’s it all about? One of the main focuses of counselling and psychotherapy is to support our emotional world. The earthquake and subsequent events of the past weeks (and months) have revealed the depths of human emotions. We have seen overwhelming grief, fear, numbness, relief, sadness, anger, optimism – every shade of the human condition. When a trauma beyond our control occurs we are ‘thrown’ into survival mode. This includes managing our emotions while in survival mode. Those who have been exposed to any trauma can suffer from a number of issues. These include having flashbacks of the traumatic event, strong and constant feelings of anxiety, sleeping problems, feeling disconnected, being on edge and hyper-vigilant, avoidance of everyday activities and a general feeling of ‘numbness’.
These can be distracting, exhausting and distressing symptoms. The modern diagnostic term for these symptoms is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, but the more familiar and easily recognised description is shell-shock. Most people will experience varying degrees of these symptoms following a traumatic event. They are very normal responses to abnormal events which undermine our feelings of safety and well being. As time passes and routines are restored they do eventually fade. It is when the feelings continue to be overwhelming and unable to be managed that they become problematic. Counselling and psychotherapy offer ways of attending to these feelings. If you have any questions or concerns relating to the after effects of trauma please feel free to phone or email me. Lauren Sleeman,
Phone: 021 777 561 Email: lauren@talkitthrough.co.nz www.talkitthroughcounselling.co.nz
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Auction for hope By Charlotte Trundle
An Auction for Hope will be held on Monday March 14 at Lonestar to raise funds for two-year-old Ciara Hovey, who has a rare form of cancer. Ciara’s parents, David Hovey and Jane Hosford, praised the help and support they have been given from the Wanaka community at the first fundraiser. “The
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fundraising has meant we haven’t had to sell the house or move away,” Jane said. “We are very grateful, it has taken the worry away.” More than 100 items have been donated by local businesses for the silent auction. A classic flight in a Tiger Moth, canyon swinging, season passes and accommodation are among the items to bid on.
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“This is a fun night to help Ciara and a great chance to get some awesome gear and trips,” David said. “We are very positive and really hopeful for Ciara.” The event has been organised by close family friend Yolinde Magill and Sarah Allen, one of Ciara’s teachers from when she attended Oanaka day care in Wanaka.
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Helping the animals of Christchurch
Down to earth By Christine Pawson With temperatures getting cooler by the day it pays to reduce watering. Only water the root zone instead of the plant foliage if possible - this will reduce powdery mildew. If you were watering every day before, reduce watering to three times a week unless we get some hot days again. Remove finished vegetable crops and add more organic compost and resow with winter crops or oriental vegetables. Prune out old raspberry canes, leaving the autumn fruiting varieties to be done in the spring. Tie in new canes as they grow. Lift and pot-up strawberry runners to put in prepared new bed.
Fruit trees You can order your fruit trees now to arrive in the winter. Think about how big you want the tree to grow. When ordering your fruit tree request the apple rootstock you desire as this determines the size and vigour of the tree. • M27 Super dwarf rootstock grows to 2 metres • M9 Dwarf grows to 3 metres • M26 Dwarf grows to 3.5 metres • MM106 Semi dwarf grows to 4.5 metres • M116 Semi Dwarf grows to 4.5 metres • M793 Tall grows to 6 metres If you do not want the tree to grow too big M9 rootstock is ideal. Some rootstocks prefer well drained soil e.g. M27 and M9. M116 and M793 are suited to difficult soils e.g. clay. When ordering think about what you would like to grow. Can they grow in this climate? Are there limitations with your site? Do you have enough personal commitment, especially from late winter through to summer in the first two or three years, so your plants can be trained to be capable of producing quality fruit? If you do not want to commit to regular spraying choose disease resistant varieties. Fruit trees can be thinned now to prevent fungal problems.
Ornamental gardening Complete summer pruning of wisterias. Cut back all whippy growth to five buds from the main framework. Cut just above the bud. In the winter this can be taken back further to two buds in order to form flowering spurs which will flower in spring. This also will let more light into your wisteria. Cut back sedums after flowering. Plant trees which provide excellent Autumn colour, e.g Japanese maples, dogwoods and liquid ambers. Feed your rhododendrons, magnolias and camellias. Purchase your spring flowering bulbs. Don’t plant just yet - wait until the soil gets a bit colder. Tulips, daffodils and hyacinths can be put in the fridge for six weeks.
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Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) volunteers have been busy collecting blankets, towels, food and money all week in Wanaka to send to Christchurch to help their animals. Organiser Gaylene Rainsford said thousands of animals had been displaced in Christchurch. “The animals really need help. There are so many which are homeless and need long term housing and food,” Gaylene said. The last day for the collection is today (Thursday) and collectors will be outside New World from 10am-7pm.
“To create a garden is to search for a better world. In our effort to improve on nature, we are guided by a vision of paradise. Whether the result is a horticultural masterpiece or only a modest vegetable patch, it is based on the expectation of a glorious future. This hope for the future is at the heart of all gardening.”
SPCA organiser Gaylene Rainsford, Zoe the dog and Luca Botticelli. PHOTO: CHARLOTTE TRUNDLE
Lawns This is an excellent time to repair your lawn. Fertilise now and get rid of the weeds. A couple of weeks later the lawn can be scarified to take out the dead material that has built up over the year. If you have complete dead patches, put lawn compost over after getting rid of dead material. Level and spread grass seed and lightly cover the seed. Water every day for at least two weeks in order to give the seed a chance to take hold.
Happy gardening, Christine Pawson
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Risks and By Sue Wards
If you have wondered why mountaineers are driven to climb, a film screening at next month’s Festival of Colour may provide the answer. In the Shadow of the Mountain, a film by Hugh Barnard of Hawea Flat, gives an insight into the risks and rewards of climbing. “I’ve always been interested, having been a mountaineer, in why we’re driven to climb, given the amount of accidents and fatalities we’ve seen - particularly in a community like Wanaka,” Hugh said.
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Hugh was completing a two-year Masters degree in Natural History Film Making at Otago University when he did some research on the topic, drawing on Dunedin climber Paul Hersey’s book, Where the Mountains Throw Their Dice, and the work of climber and psychiatrist Dr Eric Monasterio, who has undertaken clinical studies on mountaineers’ perceptions of risk. Hugh realised a film needed to be a personal story to be effective, so he went into the mountains to talk to and film some very “driven” climbers
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- including Wanaka locals Lionel Clay, Al Uren, Dave Vass, Lydia Bradey and Dean Staples. Hugh believes the film shows why people are motivated to climb and how they deal with accidents. “I think it’s quite a unique process climbers go through to keep climbing. Similar to going to war - I can see those parallels,” he said. Focusing on the positive side is one strategy, he said, but he also believes some people “do seem to have some denial of the risk.” The film, which Hugh co-directed with fellow
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Lionel Clay of Wanaka climbing at Wye Creek. Hugh Barnard filming at Castle Rock, Christchurch. PHOTOS: HUGH BERNARD
Masters student Max Segal, recently won Best Director at the Mammoth Mountain Film Festival. Working on a climbing film with a non-climber (Max) was a good experience,
Hugh said, as was being required to do a bit of everything: scriptwriting, filming, editing and post production. In the Shadow of the Mountain will screen at Cinema Paradiso
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during the Wild South Film Festival (part of the Festival of Colour) on April 12, 14 and 15. It will also screen during the Wanaka Mountain Film Festival this winter.
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Love Letters By Charlotte Trundle
A local business has been busy creating unique love letters and kia kaha letters to raise money for the Red Cross Christchurch earthquake appeal. Jumping Tangents staff have been busy writing and creating love letters all week and the majority of them are going to
Cathie Davis holding some love letters destined for Christchurch and the message outside her business “kia kaha CHCH.” PHOTO: CHARLOTTE TRUNDLE
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Christchurch residents. “A ‘love letter’ doesn’t have to be a romantic love letter, although it can be. There are many expressions of love,” organiser Cathie Davis said. “If I’ve learnt anything from the earthquake, it’s how important love and loved ones are.” Five dollars from every letter will go directly to the Red Cross.
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In Bill’s memory By Malcolm Frith
A new trust is being set up in Wanaka to provide funding for medical professionals to use in their work for the benefit of the people living in the Upper Clutha area. It’s been created to honour well known Wanaka resident Bill King, pictured, who died in March last year. Bill was well known for his lifetime involvement with various organisations in the Wanaka and
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Upper Clutha areas. The new Upper Clutha Life Care Medical Trust is to be officially launched at the Wanaka Golf Club’s annual three day charity golf tournament beginning on March 18. Its principal aim is to recognise the life care the residents of the Upper Clutha receive from Wanaka Plunket, Wanaka doctors, Wanaka district nurses and Wanaka St John. “ We should never take for granted the wonderful care
we receive from our health professionals. This was brought home to me and my family during my husband Bill’s illness,” Upper Clutha Lifecare Medical Trust trustee Loris King said. All monies raised will be invested and only the interest earned will be used by the four groups. The Trust is being registered as a charitable trust under the Charitable Trust Act 1957 and as a charity under the Charities Commission Act 2005.
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Cliffhangers to compete
It happened once, now it’s happened again. Years ago, we went through needless pain, But now we’re going through unbearable pain.
By Sue Wards
About 90 climbers from around New Zealand are expected to participate in a climbing competition in Wanaka next month. The first round of the National Cup Series for sport climbing will be hosted by Wanaka’s Cliffhangers’ Climbing Club and held at Basecamp Wanaka. Young local climbers are preparing for the competition, which will be a first for some. “The intention is to try and get as many locals to go and compete,” Cliffhangers’ committee chair Michael Green said. The Cliffhangers club is for children aged seven to 15, who meet every few weeks to focus on improving their climbing techniques.
I had heard that history repeats itself, Today I’m witnessing the same. I had heard the Mastermind meddles with misery, Today I’m witnessing the same. I’m in the dark as if I’m blind, My eyes are springs, flowing tears, My breath is faint, my voice is low, Even if I scream no one will hear. I think it’s night and the city is dead, I don’t think I’ll ever see sunshine again. Now I’m flying up to the bright blue sky. I don’t dare to look down, But just whisper goodbye. Aqeeda Singh Year 9, Mount Aspiring College
A Cliffhangers club member in action. PHOTO: MICHAEL GREEN
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Young triathletes triumphant By Sue Wards
There were plenty of proud children and parents at Hawea Flat School’s first triathlon on Friday. “Kids can really achieve things if you set them a target,” triathlon organiser Mark Elliott said. The students all rose to the challenge of the very professionally organised
event, with year one and two students (along with new entrants and some Hawea Kindergarten children) tackling a run, bike and second run, while year three and above students tackled a run, bike and swim. New Zealand triathletes Nikki Samuels, Tony Dodds and Dylan McNeice rode around
the bike course with the children encouraging them. The pool water “wasn’t the warmest”, Mark Elliott said, but that helped focus the children on swimming quickly. Almost all the school students finished the course, with plenty of examples of children overcoming obstacles, such as falls and bike breakdowns, to finish. There were
some very determined competitors, alongside those just enjoying the challenge. A prize-giving, spot prizes and a sausage sizzle to raise money for the Christchurch earthquake relief fund completed the afternoon. Mark is keen to organise another triathlon next year. “It was good fun,” he said. PHOTO: WANAKA.TV
In brief Winter Games will go-ahead The 2011 New Zealand Winter Games will go-ahead despite the tragic earthquake at Christchurch. That was the assurance of the games chief executive Arthur Klap. In a statement he said that when these sort of difficulties come along, events like the Winter Games provide jobs, provide economic input, bring international dollars into New Zealand and send out images internationally to show what a great place it is. He added that about 80% of festivities around the games had been organised
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Music and sports receive grants By Malcolm Frith
A Wanaka organisation set up to run music workshops has been awarded $1500 from the Otago Community Trust. The funding given to the Lake Wanaka SouNZ and will be used to purchase an acoustic guitar and sampling pad. “The support will make the difference to the programmes we are able to run for Upper Clutha musicians each year,”
SouNZ workshop co-ordinator Lisa Symmonds said. Top New Zealand artists, including Shape Shifter and Mike Logie from the Mint Chicks, have already been to Wanaka to nurture local students taking part in past workshops. “The idea is to teach and foster those who want to make music their career. We do this by organising specialised workshops for children, high school students and for adults four times a year
utilising leading New Zealand artists,” Lisa said. “The idea has really been grasped by the New Zealand music industry which appreciates the grassroots approach we are taking.” Another Wanaka-based organisation to receive financial support from the Trust is the NZ Winter Games. It received $100,000 towards the running of the 2011 NZ Winter Games.
Thursday 10 March to Wednesday 16 March 2011
“The support is critical for us to be able to run the event,” NZ Winter Games organiser Arthur Klap said. More than 800 of the world’s top snow and ice athletes from 41 countries are expected at the Games, which are held in Wanaka and Queenstown from August 11 to 28.
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BOARD What has happened to the quality of the local radio announcers? Why does NW have signs up saying the carpark is 4 NW customers only when the park is 4 everyone? I am becoming tired of our town being held to ransom by people wearing funny clothes & riding a bike! it’s a national disaster is jacqui dean aware of what’s happening in wanaka U can judge your age by the amount of pain U feel when U come in2 contact with a new idea.
One of the highlights of the social calendar in Wanaka takes place this weekend. It’s the A&P Show which attracts visitors from all over New Zealand. It is, after all, the second largest show of its kind in the South Island. I like agriculture shows and have attended many of the major ones in the UK. Sadly, over the years they have dwindled in numbers. In 2009 the United Kingdom’s prestigious Royal Show at the stately home of Stoneleigh Park near Birmingham was held for the last time. Thankfully for Wanaka the A&P Show is thriving because farming in this region is still mainly a family business. It also enables the town to meet the country, old friends to meet, farmers to have a friendly moan with each other and families to have a great day out in a wonderful and peaceful setting. Among the crowds will be many from the shattered city of Christchurch. Let’s remember them and if you meet any of them spend a few moments chatting. Talking can be a wonderful healer.
Breithlá sona duit a JBJ, le grá. Bain taithneamh as an deireadh seachtaine xx
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hAPPY BIRTHDAY CHARLOTTE ONLY 5 YEARS UNTIL 30! Have the qldc run out of weed spray? Lawnmowers broken too? rates are 4 what..
Sad closure How sad to read about the closure of the New Zealand Fighter Pilots Museum at Wanaka Airport. Whenever we visit Wanaka we always make a point of visiting this excellent facility. The staff were always happy to answer any questions and make our visit enjoyable. My father was a pilot in the Second World War. He died in 1977 and his name was remembered in the museum. I hope the new museum will be as good as the one it is proposing to replace. We always enjoy reading the Wanaka Sun. Mrs Grace Johnson, Dunedin
Christchurch Quake Something positive comes out of a negative experience. The only good consequence of the quake is the profound goodness of human nature – the sensitivity, thinking beyond oneself, and taking time for others is observed everywhere in New Zealand. We need to use this change of heart and apply it to every day, for the rest of our lives. The way we use and spend our day is the way we use and spend our life. Janey Johnston, Wanaka
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Thank you Thank you to the people of Wanaka who so kindly donated and delivered food to Christchurch last week. We were overwhelmed to receive several boxes of goodies from Wanaka on Saturday; many had notes of support, and some were even heart shaped. This was delivered to a community hangi at Sumner on Sunday and was accepted with tears of gratitude. Most of Sumner still has no power, water or sewerage. Many have lost their homes, and some are sleeping in tents. Queues for the hangi had formed half way down the block as residents sought out hot food, and companionship. This is a vital way to keep the community together and help restore tired spirits. We know that Wanaka is making a tremendous effort to support the people of Christchurch in so many ways. Once again thank you. Residents of Sumner.
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Tents are starting to appear on Pembroke Park again, a sure sign that the UpperClutha A and P Show is just around the corner. As always, we are hoping for fine weather on Friday and Saturday, but a few showers are predicted so it will pay to throw the gumboots and raincoat in the boot of the car before
heading into town. Local police will be focusing on intersections, seatbelts, drink-driving and behaviour in and around licensed premises over the weekend period. With the Motatapu Mountain Bike race being held on Saturday as well, the town will be very busy and extra tolerance will have to be exercised by all. Recent incidents attended by Wanaka Police over the last week include: a mountain biker received neck and back injuries on February 28 while on the Glendhu Bay track and the SAR team helped get the injured biker to an ambulance. On the morning of March 1, a local couple were arrested as a result of a serious domestic incident. On the same day, two local males were charged with the damage to the Nissan Terrano 4WD in Tenby Street the previous week. On the morning of March 3 a vehicle driven through the controlled intersection
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of Aubrey Road and Beacon Point Road collided with another vehicle, resulting in both vehicles being written off. Fortunately the occupants of both vehicles were not injured. On March 5 a local male was processed for drink-driving on Brownston Street - also being an unlicensed driver and doing a wheel-spin with the police watching is not a good idea. Also on Saturday a 17-year-old male was arrested after defecating in broad daylight on S.H.6 at the Hawea turnoff in full view of passing motorists while his friends were taking photographs of him doing the deed. Police are investigating damage to a Toyota Hilux on Mount Barker Road on March 6 - anyone able to help identify the person responsible is asked to contact Constable Thomas on 443 7272. A rogue internet site seeking donations for the Red Cross for Christchurch quake victims has been identified - canyoudonate@ redcross.org.nz is bogus and you should not use it to make donations. Contact Red Cross on 0800733276 if you wish to make a donation. Have an enjoyable week. - By Senior Constable Ian Henderson
Thursday 10 March to Wednesday 16 March 2011
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SPORT RESULTS Waterski Slalom Open RESULTS Sub-Novice (under 10): Georgia Hamilton 1, Meg Harraway 2, Kristie Brown and Blake Hamilton 3= Novice: Jonty Norton 1, Nicco Schikker 2, Luke Ruddenklau 3 Category 2 (up to 52km): Chris Maunsell 1, Greig Garthwaite 2, Jake Stewart 3 Category 3 (52km-16m) Charlie Cochrane 1, Luke Pickering 2, Category 4 (16m to 13m) Grant Brown 1, Gerald Harraway 2, Brent Wilson 3 Category 5 (the Guns at 13m and shorter) Chris Brown 1, Glen McKay 2 WANAKA BRIDGE RESULTS Mt Barker Pairs Handicap 2: North/South: Trevor Buchanan, Jenny Turnbull 57.11% 1. John Hogg, Jill Millar 56.18% 2. Nigel McKinlay, Laraine Shepherd 55.17% 3 East/West: Peter Hewitt, Jo Wallis 62.16% 1. Sherril Catsburg, Maggie Stratford 60.57% 2. Alan Bunn, Ian McDonald 59.81% 3. Friday Bridge 4 March:- North/South: Wendy & Alan Cruden 59.52% 1. Elle & Des Johnston 53.97% 2. Greta Bussell, Ann Mulligan 52.78% 3. East/West: Toni Cathie, Barbara Waterworth 56.97% 1. Hugh Fraser, Peter Hart 53.97% 2. Vivienne Christie, Daphne Stewart and Sherril Catsburg, Mary Gibson-Collings 51.19%
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SPORT
Byron Wells on the podium By Charlotte Trundle
Professional skier Byron Wells, 18, of Wanaka was back on the podium for the superpipe, beating a top international field to come third at the European Freeski Open in Laax, Switzerland. The pipe finals took place in perfect conditions on Crap Sogn Gion. In a competition of the highest level, Byron Wells nailed a run full of style and huge amplitude. His switch 1080° tail, alley-oop flatspin 540° shifty japan, 900° tail and rightside 900° mute propelled the New Zealander into third place.
His brother Jossi Wells finished in ninth place. Byron also placed seventh in slopestyle.
150 riders from 18 countries put on a great performance throughout the four-day event.
Waterski slalom open Men’s podium David Wise (USA), Matt Margetts (CAN) and Byron Wells (NZL) PHOTO: Stadler/LAAX
Take to the lake The Wanaka Yacht Club is holding a charity event for the victims of the Christchurch earthquake this weekend. Families and friends from Christchurch are invited to a BBQ on Sunday, March 13 at the Wanaka Yacht Club. Those attending will also get the opportunity to take to the lake in a yacht. It all begins at 10am. PHOTO: KEN URQUHART
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Gerald Harraway Skiing the Slalom Category 4
The Wanaka Waterski and Wakeboard club hosted its second Waterski Slalom Open event at Paddock Bay last Saturday. Building on the success of last year’s event the tournament
attracted 30 skiers from Otago, Southland and South Canterbury with Paddock Bay again was blessed with flat water for the event. Many new competitors
and young skiers competed in the novice and subnovice categories skiing the same courses as professional skiers and NZ title holders. Although the Wanaka club is relatively
new the tournament has established itself on the national waterski calendar and continues to attract competitors from around the South Island. Results page 19.
Three from three Wanaka managed to make it three from three in the New Year in its game against Wakatipu in Queenstown. Wanaka won the toss and elected to bowl, restricting Wakatipu to a modest total of 82 from its 35 overs, on a pitch and outfield showing the effects of the recent rain. The bowling honours were shared widely, with best figures achieved by Sean Nugent with an outstanding three wickets for four runs from seven overs. Phillip Humphrey, Tom Bowman and Ed Hone picked up two wickets apiece
and were each very economical. The batting started well with an opening partnership of 41 runs, but three wickets were lost in a single over when the score was 74 and it took the steady hand of Alex Edwards, who hit two successive boundaries to finish on 10 not out, to close the game out with what ended up being a reasonably comfortable four wicket victory. Tom Bowman top scored with a patient 27, and Hamish Thompson and Scott Cunningham each contributed 16 runs.
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