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Drivers in the storm
Recipe of life page 2
Sue Wards
Musical Mel
The sudden arrival of winter has resulted in challenging conditions for motorists around the Wanaka region. Reports of car accidents, motorists trapped on the Crown Range and vehicles sliding off snow resort access roads may continue with the forecast for more snow this week.
“People need to properly assess the conditions before getting in their cars and driving when roads are covered in snow and ice,” Queenstown Lakes District Council transport manager Denis Mander said. “We’re still seeing vehicles without chains being abandoned on roadsides because their owners didn’t think their decision
through properly.” Senior Sergeant Allan Grindell of Wanaka Police said there had been issues with people trying to cross the Crown Range when it’s closed and not wearing chains when they should. “You get tourists from places like Asia and Queensland who probably don’t appreciate what snow can do and its dangers.”
A local snow chain provider helped four vehicles on the Crown Range on Saturday night, including people who ignored snowfall and warning signs. A QLDC spokeswoman said when the Crown Range is closed a contractor travels the length of the pass and back to ensure all traffic is cleared. “Anyone to then come across after that would have to drive
around the barriers – and they do,” she said. The culprits are mainly locals, she said. “It is very dangerous. It is an alpine pass and unless you’re prepared to spend a very cold night, it’s not worth the risk.” Road information is available on the QLDC website, the Transit New Zealand website or by phoning Transit’s Infoline (0800 44 44 49).
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Grass roots rugby Swazi Man page 6
All Blacks of the future: Layne Opetaia led the Upper Clutha 12-13 year-old team in the haka. PHOTO: charlotte trundle
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Charlotte Trundle Cold, rainy conditions didn’t stop the Upper Clutha 12 and 13-year-old rugby team soundly beating their Australian opponents at the Wanaka Showgrounds last week. A passionate haka by the home team put out the challenge to the Australian schoolboy rugby team - the Mosman Barracudas. Within five minutes the Upper Clutha took the lead. Former Wallaby captain Phil Kearns coaches the Barracudas, but the team was no match for a strong Upper Clutha side who won 46-10. “It felt great to win. I’m sure the boys enjoyed it as much as I did. Even though it was cold we still held out until the end,” Upper Clutha fullback Layne Opetaia said. “The Mosman boys were cool kids to meet, and the game was amazing.” Coming to New Zealand had been a great experience, Mosman Barracuda Finn Kearns said. “We have had lots of fun,” he said. “It is cool having my dad coach the team, one day I hope to be a Wallaby too.”
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What: Senior Citizens Bastille Day Where: Wanaka Districts Club When: Thursday, July 14, 2pm Cost: Free What: Wanaka Farmers Market Where: Spencer House Mall When: Thursday, July 14, from 4pm Cost: Free entry What: Mel Parsons gig Where: The Riverhouse When: Saturday, July 16, 7.30pm Cost: $20 What: Parent session on oral language development and interactive book reading, followed by a drop in session for parents Where: Plunket Rooms, Ardmore Street When: Monday, July 18, 10am – 11am Cost: Free
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The Queenstown Lakes District Council is asking the Wanaka community what facilities should be included in the Wanaka sports field facility. The current site plan includes: two courts sports building, expandable to four courts; a future aquatic centre of approximately 3000m2; eight outdoor netball courts; one full size artificial turf hockey field; one sports field – indicative senior rugby; carparking, car and bus drop off/pick-up. During these July school holidays the community is being asked for feedback on what is needed, and in October feedback on the proposed facilities and site plan will be sought. People can fill out a questionnaire from the QLDC office on Ardmore Street or the Wanaka library. A community workshop will be held on Wednesday July 27 at the Lake Wanaka Centre from 7.30pm.
Mount Aspiring College Year 12 and 13 students enjoyed a magical winter’s night at their formal in the Lake Wanaka Centre on Saturday night. Students pictured are, back row from left, Elmo Cotter, Sophie Hirst, Samantha Clayton (best dressed girl), Jordaine Wilson, Thomas Dickson, Mikey Austin. Front, Harry Hewitt. PHOTO: KELK PHOTOGRAPHY
Tenure review completed More than 7300 hectares of Crown pastoral leasehold land bordering Mount Aspiring National Park will be designated public conservation land following a tenure review by Land Information New Zealand. Mount Aspiring Station leaseholders the Aspinall family and the Commissioner of Crown Lands have agreed to a proposal which will designate 7345 hectares as public conservation land and freehold 2.329 hectares of productive land to the Aspinalls. “Tenure review is a voluntary process that unlocks the potential of the land for other economic uses, conservation management, public access and recreation,” LINZ pastoral manager Mathew Clark said. Prior to the review, the station was held under a
perpetually renewable pastoral lease. The review makes large areas of alpine land, including mountain peaks and passes, public conservation land and secures public access to the Mount Aspiring National Park via the Raspberry Creek car park.
John Aspinall said his family have provided public access for about 80,000 people annually, and they will continue to provide similar public access across the land freeholded by the tenure review. “My parents [Jerry and Phyllis Aspinall] also voluntarily
Tenure review is a voluntary process that unlocks the potential of the land. The Aspinall family have leased and farmed the land since the 1920s and have allowed public access across their property for many years. A LINZ spokesperson said the family has long held a real understanding of the values and public interests on Mount Aspiring Station and they have worked positively with the Crown to arrive at a win-win outcome.
Airport changeover The Queenstown Lakes District Council has bought the Air New Zealand terminal buildings at Wanaka Airport. The previous owner of the buildings was Aspiring Air but the council already owns the land. The buildings will be redeveloped with a more spacious new terminal and upgraded facilities. Air New Zealand has called for expressions of interest from people wanting the contract to run the airline’s ground operation at Wanaka Airport, as the contract with Aspiring Air will expire soon.
surrendered 20,000 hectares to become public conservation land during renewal of the lease in 1957,” he said. John and Sue Aspinall’s son Randall and daughter-in-law Allison are the fourth generation to farm the land.
Recipe of life Sue Wards Are you interested in the origin of life? If so, you can learn more about making life from the primordial soup when one of New Zealand’s leading scientists, Professor Warren Tate, speaks on the subject here later this month. Professor Tate, a molecular biologist from the University of Otago, was awarded the Royal Society of New Zealand’s top scientific honour (the Rutherford medal) last year, and was named a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for his outstanding contributions to science in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours list. He will deliver the Rutherford lecture in Wanaka, speculating on the role of RNA in the origin of protein synthesis and the genetic code, and how understanding of this molecule might lead us into the future
with the development of therapies for Alzheimer’s disease, HIV and chronic fatigue syndrome. The Upper Clutha branch of the University of the Third Age (U3A) was instrumental in bringing Professor Tate to Wanaka. “It was a bit of a coup to get him here,” group member Graeme Ballantyne said. “He’s one of the best communicators and is very well known as a teacher.” The lecture will be hosted by the Royal Society and supported by the local branch of the U3A, which has about 250 members who meet regularly on a range of topics. It is a strong group of people “who have time and like to keep their minds active,” Graeme said. The free lecture will be held on July 21 in the Lake Wanaka Centre. Professor Warren Tate. PHOTO: supplied
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Skyhawk for Warbirds
Montessori House upset Sue Wards The decision of Montessori Children’s House Board of Trustees to make the centre’s head teacher and centre manager redundant has distressed a group of Montessori parents. The Board advised centre manager Richard Cubie and head teacher Anne Marie Love last week they were being made redundant and they were asked not to return to work after the weekend. The decision to make the two roles redundant and create a single manager position was made after a strategic review of the centre identified financial challenges. The centre was affected by funding cuts to early childhood education in last year’s Budget. Some parents were shocked at both the news and the way it was delivered. A Facebook page was set up independently of
Montessori and the Board of Trustees, described as “a place for parents and members of the wider Montessori community to express their feelings following last week’s shock redundancies”. Comments on the page included support of both Anne Marie and
chairman Tim Hudson told the Wanaka Sun after Wednesday’s meeting. “It’s good to have the parents involved.” When asked whether the parents shouldhavebeeninvolved at an earlier stage, he said, “We went through a very long consultation period at Board and
Some parents were shocked at both the news and the way it was delivered. Richard and criticism of the board. A meeting for parents and interested parties was held in Wanaka on Sunday evening and a meeting was held yesterday (Wednesday) morning with three board members and about 15 parents. “I really need to communicate with my parent community before I’m in a position to comment publicly,” Board of Trustees
management level.” Another meeting between board members and the parent group is scheduled for next Sunday, July 17, at the Lake Wanaka Centre. Anne Marie Love was the Montessori Children’s House original teacher when it was established in Wanaka 14 years ago. Richard Cubie had worked at the centre for just over a year.
The new Warbirds and Wheels visitor attraction will permanently showcase an Air Force Skyhawk fighter jet when opening late this year. Minister of Defence Wayne Mapp confirmed last week a Royal NZ Airforce Skyhawk aircraft would be retired to the Warbirds over Wanaka Community Trust. “These are aircraft with
a proud service record,” Dr Mapp said. “Now they are a central part of our aviation history”. Warbirds over Wanaka Community Trust chairman Murray Cleverley said they are delighted at the outcome of months of negotiation. “This is fantastic news for Wanaka and our new Warbirds and Wheels visitor
attraction currently under construction. It will be a significant draw card for visitors to our region and enhance Wanaka’s reputation as one of the country’s aviation focal points,” he said. The Skyhawk will be displayed at Warbirds and Wheels alongside more other warbirds. The attraction will also
exhibit a world class selection of privately owned classic cars, an exhibition on Sir Tim Wallis, a visual arts gallery, retail shop and café. Warbirds and Wheels will replace the NZ Fighter Pilots Museum and is scheduled to open in November 2011.
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Musical Mel Tui-award finalist and nu-folk singer Mel Parsons will play at the Riverhouse this Saturday. Mel draws on the folk tradition of telling stories, blending them with pop hooks and a sensibility to melody and harmony. Her debut album Over My Shoulder was a finalist in the New Zealand Music Awards for Folk Album of
the Year in 2009 and she has toured the country numerous times both as a solo artist and with her backing band “The Rhythm Kings”. Mel has just recorded a new album and will be roadtesting her new material at the Riverhouse. See classifieds for details.
win2tickets The Wanaka Sun is giving away two tickets to the Mel Parson’s gig at the Riverhouse this weekend. Email admin@thewanakasun.co.nz with the name of Mel’s debut album to go into the draw to win. Draw closes 2pm Friday
Mel Parsons. PHOTO: supplied
Knife fight in Wanaka Musicians Nick Gaffaney and Aaron Tokona of Cairo Knife Fight will perform a free show at Opium this Saturday. Nick and Aaron are known to make enough noise for eight musicians, and have been described as a mix of Led Zeppelin and Radiohead.
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Mount Aspiring College indie-pop band Wristband gave a warm-up concert for parents and friends early this week, in preparation for the Smokefreerockquest tomorrow (Friday) evening. Pictured, front row from left, are Phoebe James, 14, and Lily Shaw, 13, and back row from left, Stefan Schwarz, 14, Gerrit Van Asch, 14, Fin Sinnott, 13, and Caleb Nicol, 14. PHOTO: wanaka.tv
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A passion for fashion and snow PHOTO: wanaka.tv
Laura Williamson Bridget Legnavsky loved skiing as a child, but she had one complaint. Her father ran scenic flights with Lake Tekapo’s Air Safaris and he used to fly her up to Round Hill, the local ski area. “I was always whingeing about that, wondering why I couldn’t just go on the bus like the other kids.” As services manager at Cardrona Alpine Resort, she spends plenty of time these days driving on mountain roads and probably wouldn’t mind hitching a quick flight up now and again. She’s a busy woman. As well as working on the hill, Bridget co-owns two local businesses, Phyzique Health and Fitness and 47 Frocks, and is mother to Gustav, 5, and Zora, 16 months. Bridget started skiing around the age of six, first at Round Hill and later at Mount Dobson. “I grew up on nutcracker tows,” she said. She started racing during high school and took up ski instructing in her seventh
form year. She began full time at Cardrona after finishing a Physical Education degree at the University of Otago and has worked in Japan, Europe and the US. As a member of the New Zealand Snowports Instructors’ Alliance Demonstration Team, she represented New Zealand at three Interski Congresses and somehow also found the time to be the five-time New Zealand Extreme Skiing Champion as well as the South Pacific Powder 8s title holder for two years running. Impressive stuff, but, as anyone who has skied with Bridget can attest, she’s never been one to let her on-snow kit get in the way of a fashion statement. Ex-trainee instructors will remember fondly how she used to show up at instructor exams in her NZSIA uniform with her eyelids painted silver and scarves in her hair. Reminded of this, she laughs. “I love clothes!” Last year she put this passion to work, opening 47 Frocks with business partner, fellow
“shopper-in-crime” Anna Brewster. The shop fills what Bridget and Anna saw as a hole in the Wanaka market, stocking everything local women need to discover their inner fashionistas, including high end New Zealand labels. Bridget’s priority, however, remains family. Her job demands long hours in winter; she often works six day per week, sometimes from 7am to 7pm. Yet, she points out that, thanks to the children’s facilities, she’s able to have her kids with her at work and see them throughout the day. “I couldn’t do this if it didn’t work for our family,” she said. Husband Pete Legnavsky (she met him at Vail and gave him a job as a ski instructor soon after) also works on the hill, as head Freeski Coach for the High Performance Centre. The Legnavsky’s gym specialises in sports conditioning and rehabilitation for athletes, allowing Bridget to apply her background in Physical Education and Pete’s
training both as a member of the Slovakian National Mogul Team and in his Masters’ Degree in Physical Education. As for the future, Bridget says the biggest change she sees happening in the New Zealand ski industry has been in service expectations. “We’ve all become more sophisticated. We used to be happy with a pie and an instant coffee and rope tows.” She points to the stylish food on offer at most resorts now and improvements in facilities. The trick, she says, is to be innovative, but to keep it real – which is sort of what she’s doing in fashion as well. As for the Legnavsky kids, Gustav is already fully sponsored and competed in halfpipe at the junior nationals when he was only two years old. No word yet whether little Zora plans to follow her brother into the terrain park, or whether she’ll be more interested in clothes. No matter. Just like her mum, she can do both.
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Neon disco dancing Charlotte Trundle Primary school students danced their socks off at neon discos organised by young entrepreneurs. Mount Aspiring students Isobella McNabb, 15, and Connor Busse, 15, organised three discos for years one to seven, which were held at the
Presbyterian Hall. The duo started their business, ‘Party Time’, as part of the young enterprise programme. “It has been a lot of hard work but in the end the result is awesome seeing the kids happy,” they said. Every child left with a big smile on their face after enjoying dancing, games, fizzy drinks and neon lights.
Pictured right, princesses Jessie Davidson and Morgan Lee. Below right, Sienna Jones, 5, enjoying the disco. Below left, three friends keep their cool. PHOTOs: charlotte trundle
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Sue Wards Davey Hughes has hunted caribou in the Arctic Circle, grizzlies in Africa, and buffalo in Tanzania. He knows how to skin a mountain lion, and how to get penis bones through Customs – and he will be sharing stories and tips with a Wanaka audience later this month. Davey, also known as Swazi Man, is a keen hunter and conservationist, but said he is nothing like TV star Bear Grylls. “There’s a difference between real adventure and reality adventure,” Davey told the Wanaka Sun, describing Bear Gryll’s show as “one of the best comedies I’ve watched”. “Real adventures are planned,” Davey said. “The only thing you can’t plan is an animal’s reaction.” Davey has hunted a lot in this area, mainly around Makarora and Mt Albert Station, with his Hawea friend Mike King. “The biggest thrill about hunting is being in the outdoors and realising we are all
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part of nature,” Davey said. “It’s not just all hunting and shooting. There are more adventures out there.” Davey will share some of these adventures while touring New Zealand to promote his new book, Untamed: The extraordinary adventures of the Swazi Man. He promises “a mighty entertaining evening” when he speaks at the Albert Town Tavern on Monday, July 25.
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Swazi Man, Davey Hughes. PHOTOs: supplied
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big deal giveaway The Wanaka Sun is giving away one Paper Plus My Big Deal Saver Club card preloaded with $50. Paper Plus recently launched the My Big Deal Saver Club, a loyalty card with an optional savings account. To kick start your Christmas savings, you can win a Paper Plus My Big Deal Saver Club card preloaded with $50, by emailing admin@ thewanakasun.co.nz and telling us which book on display in Wanaka Paper Plus windows you would most like to get for Christmas.
Grace Creighton, Maggie Little, James Watherston and Wanaka Primary deputy principal Kerry Guise sporting their red noses. PHOTO: charlotte trundle
Red noses making a difference Charlotte Trundle This year’s Red Nose Day will add colour and fun to a mid-winter day in Wanaka, while making a life-saving difference for kiwi kids. Wanaka Paper Plus will apply a coat of red to the store on July 15 as part of their plans to celebrate Cure Kids’
Red Nose Day. The day is something the store and staff look forward
cause. Every donation, no matter how big or small, goes towards
It is a really fun activity and keeps your nose warm in the snow. to all year, owner Chris Lumsden said. “It’s a really good opportunity to be involved in a great
helping sick kiwi kids get better.” A simple idea created more than two decades ago, the Red
Nose Day campaign encourages everyone to let go, laugh and be silly, all for a serious cause. Wanaka Primary School is holding a ‘dress up in red’ day, with the proceeds going to the appeal. “It is a really fun activity and keeps your nose warm in the snow,” Wanaka Primary School deputy principal Kerry Guise said.
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poeticjustice This month’s poem was chosen by Wanaka’s poetic justice group. Poems may be sent to poeticjusticewanaka@ gmail.com for selection.
Donations to sports The Otago Community Trust has injected thousands of dollars into Upper Clutha sport and recreation programmes. The Trust has donated $5000 to Community Networks Wanaka, $35,000 to Snow Sports NZ Inc and $20,000 to Sport Central in Cromwell. “We wanted to support the grassroots development of sport so everyone has the opportunity to take part in a healthier lifestyle,” Otago Community Trust CEO Keith Ellwood said.
Tea with Granddad I remember as a child Our visits to his Dickensian shop He sold everything made of stainless steel The wonder material of the age.
From left, Sam Knight, Sophie Plimmer, QLDC school travel plan coordinator Kirsty Barr and Ava Plimmer. PHOTO: charlotte trundle
Traffic changes The community is being asked to comment on changes to the Queenstown Lakes District Council traffic and parking bylaw. The key changes to the Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2006 are: • Deletion of references to camping within the bylaw. Those controls would now be provided where necessary by the Council’s new Freedom Camping Bylaw. • Removal of references within the bylaw to wheel locks, as the devices are not used by the Council. • A new clause to enable the QLDC to issue permits for events to temporarily occupy parking spaces. • A proposal to include a service lane situated between 101 and 105 Ardmore Street, Wanaka in the schedule of one way streets. Submissions close at 4pm on Friday August 19. The draft bylaw can be viewed on the QLDC website or at QLDC and Lakes Environmental offices and the Wanaka Library.
Undercover kids Charlotte Trundle Children waiting for the school bus in Wanaka and Hawea Flat will stay dry thanks to eight new bus shelters. Thesheltersweredonated as part of Totalspan’s Undercover Kids Bus Shelter Programme and locations were selected after consultation with the school bus drivers, schools, the QLDC school safety coordinator, and adjoining landowners. “Totalspan deserve big kudos, as they are
doing such a good thing donating these shelters,” Queenstown District Lakes Council transport service engineer David Knowles said. The council organised pre-cast slabs of concrete for the shelters’ foundations, at a “low cost” to rate-payers, he said. School students welcomed the newly installed shelters. “They are cool,” Wanaka Primary School student Ava Plimmer said. “Now we don’t have to wait in the rain.”
Canyons of brown cardboard boxes Stacked with gleaming pots and bowls A brass bell rung by the opening door Dark wooden floorboards and walls
The shelters will be monitored for use and can be moved as demand changes. Five bus shelters have already been erected at Orchard Road, Riverbank Road, Morris Road, Aubrey Road and Cemetery Road. A further three will be installed, when they arrive from Christchurch, on Faulks Road, Kennels Lane and Camphill Road. Negotiations are continuing for the supply of a further eight shelters for possible sites in the Cardrona Valley, Luggate and Hawea.
He made his tea in a little kitchen Stained sink and stained cups Customers always interrupted The tea was always cold before they left Later in life, in a fog of confusion, Enraged by a stranger mowing his lawn He threatened to call the cops And have me arrested for trespass But I remember his dry cockney wit A man who kept his counsel A man who came to always let His tea get cold before he drank it. By Simon King
Fresh look for butcher The team at Wanaka Butcher.
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Last week, Simon Tiefenbach opened the doors of ‘The Wanaka Butcher’, offering locals the chance to buy a wide range of fresh meats and handmade smallgoods. Simon is able to use his extensive knowledge of butchery to create his very own unique products: everything from his award winning sausages to traditional European recipes for salamis, hams, meatloaf and luncheons. There are still all of the kiwi favourites in store too. The light, bright shop is a pleasure to browse around and the friendly faces behind the counter are happy to discuss cooking methods and recipe possibilities. Simon trained in Munich, Germany where he attained a Master of Butchery at the tender age of 21 years. He was the youngest in his country to achieve that
honour at the time. Having supervised the delicatessen in a large supermarket chain, his knowledge of delicatessen products is unrivalled and being able to share that knowledge with his staff and the public is one of his real pleasures. Simon and his crew are excited about the extra space available to produce the excellent meat for the restaurants and cafes in town that he has already supplied via Fresh-Mediterranean. Being able to customise a particular chef’s requirement on the spot makes him the obvious choice for the hospitality industry. A barbecue will be held on Saturday July 16, from 12pm to 3pm to showcase the shop and the range of products. Everyone is welcome to join us and to try an award winning sausage for free.
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Keeping the weka safe The Department of Conservation is undertaking an aerial and ground based rabbit control operation on Te Peka Karara (Stevenson’s Island), Lake Wanaka following an outbreak on the island. Rabbits attract predators to the island resulting in three buff weka deaths over one week in February this year. The
island’s traps apprehended the alleged culprits - a ferret and a stoat. “While the predators swim to the island to feed on the rabbit population, the weka proves to be an easier prey” DOC ranger Flo Gaud said. The last three of Te Peka Karara’s buff weka residents were relocated to predator-
free Mou Waho Island so the poisoning operation could proceed. The buff weka will hopefully be re-introduced to the island once it is declared safe from poison residue. The island was inhabited by breeding pairs, home to the nucleus of the Buff Weka Translocation Project (a joint project between
Ngai Tahu Papatipu Runaka o Otago and DOC). Anyone visiting the island or any of the other control sites should avoid touching any baits. Children should be supervised at all times and dog owners are reminded that dogs are particularly susceptible to poisoning both from baits and carcasses.
A weka with her chicks. PHOTO: supplied
Dog day afternoon Sue Wards Dog trialist Lloyd Smith of Palmerston demonstrated dog training methods to a group of about 60 people last Friday at Lake McKay station. Lloyd said dog handling secrets used to be handed down among dog handlers but now many young farmers and farmworkers attend training
sessions to learn the secrets. Lloyd demonstrated training methods with his own dogs and showed problem solving techniques with a mixture of puppies and dogs of different ages and abilities. One of the participants said it was “amazing” to see what the dogs could do. The event was hosted by Aspiring Veterinary Services. PHOTO: wanaka.tv
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Holiday fun Community groups are making sure these school holidays will be jam-packed with exciting activities. A rail jam in town, rocking out in a samba band, rocket making and Jiu-Jitsu are some of the entertainment options on offer through holiday programmes run by Kahu Youth and Community Networks. A first for the Community Networks programme is access to OSCAR grants, which help parents on limited incomes. “This is a huge benefit for those people who are not able to afford to put their children in the course, and alleviates any stress they may have trying to find child care while they are working,” Community Networks School Holiday Programme administrator Barbara Jungen said. So far 29 people have registered for an OSCAR grant. Kahu Youth workers are organising a rail jam at the Crib for July 30. They hope to bring snow to town and set up rails for some offmountain action. Rubbish will be recycled into instruments for another activity, ‘build your own samba band’. “We have a lot organised. There is no reason to be bored these holidays,” Kahu Youth worker Richard Elvey said. “If you have a good idea come to us and we will try make it happen.” Charlotte Trundle
Kahu Youth workers Richard Elvey and Angie Griffiths practising for the ‘build your own samba band’ activity. PHOTO: charlotte trundle
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The endangered kea. PHOTO: Ross Curtis
Wanaka convictions In the Queenstown District Court this week: Cameron Mayhew, sustained loss of traction, fined $450 and disqualified for six months; Brent Liley, 34, using a document dishonestly and without claim of right, $980 reparation; Phillip Puckey, 20, intentionally damaged two QLDC signs, $598 reparation; Birgit Ertl, 24, of Austria, drink-driving, fined $875, disqualified for six months; Joel Smith, 31, drink-driving, fined $600,disqualified for six months.
Boat shed decision The Wanaka Community Board will decide today (Thursday) whether or not to grant a lease for a boat shed and other facilities at Stoney Creek for the Wanaka Rowing Club. The proposed site has been opposed by a group of Stoney Creek residents, but the majority of public submissions have been in favour of the club using the site.
What’s cooking Part-time Dublin Bay resident and TV cook Annabel Langbein hosted a visit from French wine and food writer Anne-Laure Pham last weekend. The two cooks prepared and shared a meal with Wanaka gourmands.
Kea endangered Martin Curtis Last week a Wanaka crowd heard a fascinating but disturbing talk about kea. The Kea Conservation Trust (KCT), a volunteer organisation set up to help save the kea from extinction, told the Wanaka crowd kea numbers are extremely low (estimated at only 1000-5000 birds in the South island) and the kea is now considered as severely endangered. The general public is mostly unaware of this due to the birds’ inquisitive nature which entices them to skifields, mountain huts and other
places of human intrusion into their territory. The many threats they face include lead poisoning from roofing nails and flashings on buildings. Despite possessing a fearsome beak that can severely damage cars, many chicks are killed before fledging as the kea has no built-in defensive nature and does not attack a stoat or possum that invades its nest site. Other threats to their survival are a few high country sheep farmers and ingestion of 1080 baits, although the KCT and DOC are currently researching a new bird repellant which may
control this problem. The feeding of birds by the public is a strictly forbidden, as it encourages them to eat human foods that in some cases are toxic to them, reinforces inappropriate behaviour and decreases natural foraging. The Trust is running a winter survey and asking for help in assessing kea numbers. On every Saturday and Sunday afternoon in July between 12pm and 4.30pm, record the number of kea seen in any location of your choosing and fill in the online form on the Kea Conservation Trust website.
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A local woman is the youngest recipient of the supreme award for the Best National Kitchen Designer. Melanie Craig, 27, pictured above , won three awards at the National Kitchen and Bathroom awards in Wellington. She won the New Zealand Supreme Kitchen designer for 2011, creative excellence and most innovative kitchen and was the southern regional winner. “I am so excited. It was a big shock to win the overall award, as there were a lot of really strong kitchen designs entered,” Melanie said. More than 50 kitchens were in the running for the supreme award. The panel of six judges said “total originality” made Melanie’s kitchen design the winner. “They loved the kiwi/retro feel the kitchen delivered: mixing sleek lines, while celebrating the rawness of materials,” she said. The winning kitchen is in a Wanaka home. Melanie is excited about her prize package which includes a trip to the 2012 Eurocucina international design expo in Milan. Her kitchen design is now entered in the American kitchen design awards.
Raising awareness For many people, regular eye examinations are often down the bottom of their ‘to do’ list. However, Danielle Ross from Eye on Ardmore maintains this can lead to an increased risk of glaucoma and other eye problems that could have easily been avoided. Glaucoma is the number one cause of preventable blindness in New Zealand, and worryingly 50 percent of those with the disease don’t know they have it. “Alongside cancer,
blindness is what people fear the most,” Danielle said. “Early detection is key to preventing this disease. It is important to know that up to 98 percent of those who undergo treatment will not go blind”. Glaucoma NZ recommends everyone has an eye examination with an optometrist by 45 years old, and every 5 years after that until 60, and 3-yearly after 60. “However, at any age, if you notice changes in your eye health or vision, you should have
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your eyes examined promptly,” Danielle said. “It’s a simple thing to do to save precious sight.” Glaucoma NZ’s annual awareness month runs throughout July. To help raise awareness of the disease Eyes on Ardmore are donating $1 from every eye examination to Glaucoma NZ. For more information, or to make an appointment for glaucoma screening, please contact Eyes on Ardmore, 80 Ardmore Street Wanaka, 03 443 5103.
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sunnews Lunch wrap entrepreneurs: Olive Pujol, Hannah Barham, Ocean Allemann and Gary Poilvert. PHOTO: charlotte trundle
Members of the Upper Clutha Herb Society with LandSAR representative Roy Bailey. PHOTO: sue wards
The reusable wrap Charlotte Trundle Wanaka Primary School students who want a sustainable future are starting with how their lunch is wrapped. After doing an enquiry unit on zero waste the students decided to take action and eliminate gladwrap from their lunch boxes. The class approached the board of trustees and started fundraising. They
found a company in Dunedin who made reusable sandwich wraps and started marketing
than 180 have been sold. “We would love to get everyone in the school using them,”
We would love to get everyone in the school using them. them throughout the school. The wraps are all different designs and range in price from $9 to $13. So far more
100% community owned
Committee member Donald Urquhart with Ruby, Amber and Hazel Church outside the Lake Hawea Community Centre.
teacher Annie McCambridge said. “The children want a sustainable future. They are passionate about this.”
Confirmation of a Lotteries Commission grant means the Lake Hawea Community Centre Inc can move ahead with its plans for expansion, making it the first 100 percent community-owned community centre in the Queenstown Lakes District. Two years of fundraising by a hardworking committee has resulted in close to the $1.56M estimate for the new centre, with the help of the latest grant ($260,000 from Lotteries). The largest grant the committee have received was $700,000 from the Central Lakes Trust. Lake Hawea, one of the fastest growing communities in the QLDC district, has grown out of the existing community centre, which was built in 1993 for the bowling club. The new plans allow more space for a wide range of community functions. The plans are now with the structural engineer and committee chairman Geoff Hewson said he hopes the project will go to tender in the next few months. Sue Wards
A thymely donation Sue Wards A recipe book produced by the Upper Clutha Herb Society has helped the group raise $500 to support search and rescue efforts in Wanaka. Herb Society treasurer Norma Savage delivered a $500 cheque to Wanaka LandSAR representative
Roy Bailey this week. Society president Frances Manson said the group had promised sponsors of its recipe book that proceeds would go to a local cause, and the society decided to support LandSAR “in our small way”. Roy Bailey said LandSAR relies on
crimeline I expect many of you are celebrating the arrival of the much anticipated snow! Enjoy yourselves, but try not to break too many bones or a visit to the flash new Lakes Medical Centre may be on the cards. With all this snow comes the reminder: ‘DRIVE TO THE CONDITIONS’. I spent the majority of this week on the Crown Range telling drivers to fit snow chains to their cars. A four wheel drive can still skid off the road as one unlucky driver found out to his misfortune. So stop and fit your chains at the bays indicated. To all those drivers who decide to drive across the Crown Range without carrying snow chains or fitting them, expect to be turned around and given a $150 infringement notice as a reminder to buy some. Please remember your speed, distance, lights and did I mention snow chains? There were only four arrests during the week. In a display of bizarre behaviour a man drove his car over two street signs and then abandoned it. He later returned to the car and set fire to it. The male made a false statement to police about the incident. He has been ordered to pay costs to the local council and Fire Service. A 19-year-old man was arrested for
fundraising. “This is quite substantial for us and it’s very appreciated.” The donation will be used to purchase an avalanche transceiver which can be fitted on the skid of a helicopter, he said. The Herb Society usually donates money to a local cause once a year.
throwing bottles at a house, and following an argument over a jacket a 35-year-old man was arrested for being disorderedly. Lastly, a local resident was arrested for an historical theft offence. A young woman was found extremely drunk in the Plantation Road area on Saturday night. She was lucky to be found by a local man who called for an ambulance. The weather was freezing on Saturday and this incident could have ended with this woman suffering hypothermia or even death. Please look after your mates and try not to drink a month’s worth of grog in one night! If you leave your expensive North Face or Spider jacket unattended in a busy bar don’t be surprised if it gets nicked. Some of our late night bars provide coat checks, please take advantage of these facilities and reduce the opportunity for the less honest people in town. Between June 22 and 30 the information and planning markers were stolen from the proposed Rowing Club site near Stoney Creek. These items are of no use to anyone other than the Rowing Club. Please contact us with any information that may help in recovering these items. Have a safe week. By Constable Martin Barham
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Speech therapist Susan Helmore reads with her children Charlie, 2, and Olivia, 4.
Rosemary Copland of Wanaka was the lucky winner of a $60 voucher for Hot Tubs Omarama. Rosemary told the Wanaka Sun the voucher would be used as a 35th wedding anniversary present for her farmer husband.
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Let’s talk about it Sue Wards A free session for parents about oral language development and interactive book reading will be held next Monday to mark Speech Language Therapy Awareness Week (July 18 – 22). About 18 percent of school
aged children have a speech and language difficulty that requires assessment, private speech and language therapist Susan Helmore said, the most common of which is phonological delay. Susan also sees adults suffering from Parkinson’s disease or after a stroke, and has had
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The price of wool The late great merino Shrek is still making headlines, with a Chinese company offering to pay up to $5000 for a piece of his wool. The Heng Yuan Xiang group initially asked the New Zealand Wool Testing Authority whether it could buy Shrek’s remains, then asked for the fleece and finally offered to buy some of the fleece. If Shrek’s owner John Perriam, who is currently in China, hands over the sample, the group will pay $5000. Cure Kids spokesperson Josie Spillane said the money would go to the charity. She said it also looks increasingly likely Shrek will go on display in Te Papa.
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BOARD Blame the growing ugly graffiti problem in Wanaka on Knitsy & stop giving all these acts of vandalism any media attention! Just say you stopped for quick sleep and Freedom Camping Bill and Bylaw become unenforceable. Excellent! Computers make it easier 2 do a lot of things, but most of the things they make it easier 2 do don,t need 2 be done.
New Zealand’s tourism industry is suffering turbulence, according to a report released this week. Earthquakes, tsunamis, cyclones and volcanoes, political unrest, fuel prices, financial crises, and exchange rate fluctuations have all combined to create the turbulence, according to Lincoln University Professor of Tourism David Simmons. Professor Simmons is one of the authors of New Zealand’s first State of the Tourism Sector Report, hot off the press. It’s all true for Wanaka, according to local business owners. We’ve felt the impact of one event after another since September’s earthquake in Christchurch, but the more pressing issue in the last few weeks has been snow. Frustrated visitors have looked anxiously for snow, and now it’s here some remain frustrated they can’t access the overloaded slopes. As for the report, does it deliver the solution to our turbulent industry? The answer, apparently, is “greater unity, education, leadership, expanded partnerships, and a more proactive approach to change”, which will deliver a “well-connected industry that is smart, technologically savvy, but still retains its soul - good people”. Good news then for Wanaka’s tight-knit tourism industry and cohesive community, just as the news will be all good when the skies clear to reveal our snowcovered hills.
thanks kahu youth for all the really cool events, keep up the good work. Kindly requesting folks don’t put trolleys in the walkway area in the car park at NW. Don’t be lazy and put trolleys back inside! It’s difficult for mums to walk around, push a loaded trolley with infants in and steer toddlers away from cars coming up behind you! Thank you! Keep warm! Wouldn’t wanaka lakefront look beautiful with lights in the tree. Let’s light up and celebrate the lake mountain town we are.
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shapingourfuture Steve Henry The last round of forums generated possible futures. Common themes were to create centres for worldclass education from cradle to adulthood and to create centres of excellence for wine, hospitality, film, snow sports and other areas where our community excels. To ensure the cart doesn’t get ahead of the horse, we’ll be working on vision as our next stage of this project. Overseas experience shows us that a common desired vision for the future is essential – it’s simply about all knowing what road we are on together. This means we need a whole lot of input from a much wider community cross section to get a real grasp of what we truly want our district to be. Towards this end we are now working with schools and other local institutions and also again requesting businesses and residents take a little time to get involved through the coming workshops and further forums or online at www.shapingourfuture.org.nz. Any vision for the future always falls from a list of what is valued from the past and present. Here’s some simple homework for you to do with your friends and family. Ask yourself two questions: What are the things make you passionate about living in our district? What is it about the Lakes District that you would never want to be lost? Write down your list and put it on the website. Then you’ll always be able to say you were part of Shaping Our Future. So please do offer your opinion by joining the conversation at www.shapingourfuture.org.nz.
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Speed humps I am mystified as to why the humps appeared recently on lower Ardmore Street. Especially as most of our QLDC councillors campaigned at the last election to increase efficiency and reduce unnecessary spending. The humps disrupt traffic flow to 20km/hr, but especially low cars or heavy trailers can get down to 5km/hr. Pedestrians do not have the right of way but it is clear that some pedestrians and some motorists are unclear who has the right of way. If the intent is to slow traffic, why not reduce legal speeds by installing signs and enforcing the limit. If the issue is pedestrian safety, why not install a proper pedestrian crossing. If the intent is to divert the traffic away from the retail part of town, then the middle section of Brownston Street needs to be improved to provide safe passage for heavy trucks and buses. The most constructive modification would be to the Ardmore Street Helwick Street intersection so that traffic on Ardmore St but waiting to turn right into Helwick St have room to do so without stopping straight through traffic behind them. Can someone please explain to us what the intent of the humps is? John Aspinall QLDC transport manager Denis Mander responds: The speed tables were recently installed as part of the package of planned changes to Ardmore and Brownston Streets that are aimed at improving Brownston St as a cross-town traffic route and improving Ardmore Street as a retail and visitor destination. The broad concepts were consulted over with the Wanaka community in 2009/10. The notion of slowing traffic down on Ardmore Street – so long as vehicles could still travel the full length – was generally supported. The changes to Ardmore St include speed tables and improved lighting. On Brownston Street the power lines are being undergrounded, pedestrian crossings improved and lighting upgraded. Council proposes installing a roundabout at the intersection of Ardmore St and Brownston St, awaiting New Zealand Transport Agency approval. The speed tables are intended to create an improved area for pedestrians by slowing traffic down. Setting a lower speed limit does not in itself slow traffic down. Changes to the road, such as speed tables, need to be part of the mix. The changes appear to be having the intended effect and I’m aware also that slower traffic speeds is making the right turns into and out of Helwick St easier. I note your point about confusion as to whether it’s the pedestrians or the motorists who have the right-of-way at the speed tables. It is the motorist who has right of way. Now that we’re aware of the concern we will keep an eye on this.
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Wanaka Basketball Club results, Week 5, Tuesday 5, Women’s Grade: Hawea Lakers 43 First National 36, In Balance 55 Mac1 36. Ecco Escape 101 Dream Team 35. Wednesday 6, Men’s: Torque Marine 85 Broken Shed Vodka 60. Queenstown Defenders 71 Infinite Dribblers 43. Base City Rollers 96 Black Stallions 39. Bye Quest Mac. Women’s points after First Round,: In Balance 17, Hawea Lakers 16, Ecco Escape 13, First National 5, Mac1 5, Dream Team 0. Wanaka Gun Club George Studholm Cup 09/07/2011: 100 Targets DTL – HOA Dennis Nyhon 100x100, Rex Smart 97/100, Geof Cray 97/100, N Kelland 97/100. Templeton Memorial Trophy: 100 Tragets DTL Handicap – Possibles I Reeves, A Radford, P Nelson, N Kelland, G Gray, J Musson, R Anderson, Callum Carbon, D Nyhon, P Studholm, R Smart. Shoot off was won by: 1 Dennis Nyhon, 2 Ian Reeves, 3 Ray Anderson. Bridge Results Cardrona Stakes Handicap 2: North/ South:- Joan& Ross Moon 58.01% 1. Lynda Hodge, Barbara Waterworth 56.07% 2. Lesley Davis, Pat Gray 53.45% 3. East/West:- Sue Orbell, Carol Orbell 64.79% 1.Jenny Barratt, Lynne Fegan 61.63% 2. Pauline Davidson, Peter Hart 58.66% 3. Friday Bridge 8 July: North/ South:- Hugh Fraser, Peter Hart 53.27% 1. Jenny Barratt,
Ena Leckie 53.27% 2. Morag & Alan Chisholm 51.49% 3. East/ West:- Carol Orbell, Jenny Pryde 60.42% 1. Toni Cathie, Freda Ryder 55.95% 2. Dorothy & Ian McDonald 55.95% 3. Netball Upper Clutha prizegiving: Year 3/4: Etiquette Trophy – Holy Roller, Points Trophy – Humming Birds, Most Improved Player – Isla Henderson, Outstanding Player – Annie Timu. Year 5 /6: Etiquette Trophy – Brew Team, Points Trophy – Panthers, Most Improved Player –Bridget O’Brien, Outstanding Player – Laurel Williams, Bella Chapman Cohen. NUC Rep Team Year 6: Pip Barrett (Hawea), Bella Chapman Cohen (Tarras), Brooke Elstab (Tarras), Samantha Garrick (Wanaka), Grace Lee (Wanaka), Madison Mulqueen (Wanaka), Sonya Palmer (Hawea), Erina Tamati (Wanaka), Laurel Williams (Wanaka), Coach Shelly Barrett. Wanaka Bowls Results Edgewater Trophy Round seven: 1 Simon Nyhof, Norman Hewett, Trish Hewett, 2 Mike Barnett, Neville Findlater, Cathie Scurr. Tuesday Pairs: 1 Pat Gray, Ron Smith. 2 Norman Hewett, Trevor Tovey. Wednesday Triples: 1 Neil Collings, Doris Studholme, Stan Kane, 2 Pat Gray, Neville Findlater, Val Fergusson, 3 Dorothy Ollerenshaw, Joan Smith, Bill Wallace. Friday Progressive Skips: 1 Freda Dozell, 2 Bill Hodge, 3 Betty Russell. Thirds: 1 Fred Ander-
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son, 2 Meryl Firman, 3 Gerard McCarthy. Studholme Memorial Round nine: Beacon Pt bt Hawea, Pembroke bt Mt Albert, Bremner Park and Rippon Lea drew, Scurr Heights bt Meadowstone. Round 10: Pembroke bt Beacon Point, Rippon Lea bt Hawea, Meadowstone and Mt Albert drew, Scurr Heights bt Bremner Park. Business House Tuesday: 1 Bowl’m Over 2 MAC 3 Plus 4’s. Wednesday: 1Turnip Tops 2 Haggis 3 Trail Enders. Thursday: 1 B Rae, W Sutton, S Hurley 2 A Russell, R Key, J Russell 3 B Pringle, P Davidson, A Chalmers Honours List for Jazzaddict Dance examinations. Honours List Isolbella McNabb 97 Intermediate Jazz 3 Laura Erichsen 96 Elementary Jazz 1 Rogue Ferguson 95 Junior Jazz 3 Sarah Lees 94.5 Advanced Jazz 2 Thea Erichsen 94 Junior Jazz 3 Poppy Todd 93 Elementary Jazz 2 Rachel MacPherson 91.5 Intermediate Jazz 3 Rachel Erichsen 90 Solo Seal Holly Gibson 89.5 Junior Jazz 2 Caitlin Gibson 87.5 Elementary jazz 2 Hayley 9.5 Elementary Jazz 1 Ines Stefani 89 Junior Jazz 3 Amy Jolly 87.5 Intermediate Jazz 1 Lara Bullock 86.5 Advanced Jazz 2 Corrah Phillips 86.5 Elementary Jazz 3 Alyssa Gibson 86 Intermediate Jazz 1 Scarlett Norman 86 Junior Jazz 1 Leo Munro 86 Elementary Jazz 1 Tessa Henderson 86 Intermediate Jazz 1
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Basketballers Kenzie Findlay, 12, and Jack Turner, 13, flank coach Barry Harding. photo: wanaka.tv
Shooting hoops Sue Wards
Jazz students’ success Charlotte Trundle Months of rehearsals paid off for local dancers who gained honours at the annual Jazzaddict Dance examinations. All 70 Dance Wanaka students passed their exams, with 19 students achieving honours. “This is a real achievement, especially those in the
higher grades whereby high marks are much harder to come by,” Dance Wanaka owner Rachel Erichsen said. “It makes all the hard work worthwhile. There is some real passion and talent coming through the ranks.” The top three results were Isobella McNabb with 97 percent in Intermediate Jazz
three, Laura Erichsen with 96 percent in Elementary Jazz one and Rogue Ferguson with 95 percent in Junior Jazz three. Pictured are honours students, from left, back row: Lara Bullock, Caitlin Gibson, Tessa Henderson, Amy Jolly, Sarah Lees. Middle row: Poppy Todd, Hayley Yule, Leo Munro. Front
row: Scarlett Norman, Rogue Ferguson, Holly Gibson. Absent honours recipients: Alyssa Gibson, Isobella McNabb, Rachel MacPherson, Ines Stephani, Corrah Phillips, Laura, Thea and Rachel Erichsen.
Wanaka basketball is off to a strong start this season, with about 200 school-aged children involved and 13 teams in the senior basketball competition. Junior basketball coach Barry Harding said securing gym time continues to be a crucial issue for the winter sport, with basketballers competing with volleyball, badminton, netball and futsal to use the Mount
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Ski racer makes squad Wanaka ski racer Fraser Hannon, 15, pictured right,was recently named by Snow Sports NZ in its alpine Youth Olympic Development Squad. The squad will train towards selection for the first ever Youth Olympic Games to be held in Austria in January 2012. New Zealand has been allocated one male and one female quota spot. Fraser is one of four males in the squad and the only from the Southern Lakes area. “This is an achievement in itself,” Fraser’s father Stephen said. “Fraser looks forward to training with the other hopefuls
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in the programme.” Fraser has competed in two International Children’s races in Canada in 2009 and 2011 as the highest ranked New Zealand male for his age. This year Fraser joins adults racing in FIS competitions. “This will be a challenge but one that Fraser is up to,” Stephen said. His first FIS races will be at the Wanaka Tech Series being held at Cardrona and Treble Cone in August, where he hopes to lower his FIS points to help gain selection for the Innsbruck Games.
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Thursday 14 July to Wednesday 20 July 2011
Aspiring College gym. Wanaka basketball ranges from clinics and games for years seven and up to the senior Wanaka basketball competition, which runs from June to August. Miniball for years three to six begins in the fourth school term. Barry and the other coaches are always keen to hear from parents keen to support the sport.