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Showing off their acrobatic skills to a large crowd in Wanaka were the Twisty Twins (Jola and Nele Siezen). Full Festival of Colour report and photographs on page 4-5. PHOTO: MALCOLM FRITH
Cranes for Japan page 9
The Bishop speaks Malcolm Frith
Lake adventure page 17
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The Anglican Bishop of Dunedin has stepped in to give his full backing to the controversial plans to build a new community centre in Wanaka. “The time when the spiritual needs of a community could be met by a pretty little church with an attached hall for the Sunday school and youth group are long gone. St Columba’s Church in Wanaka has recognised this and is seeking to face social realities of the 21st century,” Bishop of Dunedin, the Rt. Reverend Dr Kelvin Wright said. In an open letter sent to the Wanaka Sun, the Bishop makes it clear that
despite the controversy surrounding the plans, he fully supports the building of the new community centre. The row began eighteen months ago when St Columba’s Anglican Church in Wanaka revealed it’s plans to build a mutlipurpose community hall next to the church on McDougall Street. The row developed between the supporters of the scheme and those opposing it. It became public when a member of the church wrote a letter to the Wanaka Sun calling on fellow church members not to be intimidated by
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people who have such negative opposition to the scheme. This week the Bishop took the unprecedented move to defuse the row by writing an open letter after he was made aware of the controversy by people
from both sides. “I believe that as far as the church-going Anglicans of Wanaka are concerned the discussion is extremely lop-sided. The overwhelming majority of them are in favour of the proposal
to build a community centre. As is the case with any organisation, we Anglicans have agreed procedures to be used in making decisions. In the case of this proposed building project, the idea was mooted within the congregation and discussed informally. Given the interest generated a special meeting was called. The meeting was properly notified and correctly run, and in the final vote 90 percent opted to proceed with the community centre proposal. Given the overwhelming mandate of the special general
meeting, a committee was formed and the long, complex and arduous task of planning, gaining consent and raising the finance has begun. This process is still underway, and I hope it will reach a successful conclusion. I am not convinced that the opposition to the project has a very broad base. St Columba’s Church has more than its fair share of talented and experienced people and they are more than able to bring this project to a successful conclusion. In this I back them”, the Bishop said.
sunnews events calender Here’s our pick of what’s happening around Wanaka over the next week:
What: Wanaka Arts Society Easter Exhibition When: Now until Sunday, 10 – 6pm Where: Lake Wanaka Centre Cost: $3
Paying tribute Malcolm Frith Anzac Day (Monday, April 25) is observed in New Zealand as a day of commemoration for those who died in the service of their country and to honour returned servicemen and women. A dawn service will be held at the Lake Hawea Outlet at 7am, at Lake Wanaka Centre at 9.30am and at the Wanaka War Memorial in Chalmers Street at 11am. April 25 is the anniversary of the landings of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps at Gallipoli in 1915. On the first anniversary of that landing services were held throughout the country in remembrance of the 2721 New Zealand solders who died during the eight month Gallipoli Campaign. Since 1916 Anzac Day has evolved to the observance we know today. PHOTO: CHARLOTTE TRUNDLE
What: Wanaka farmers & gardeners market When: Thursday April 21, 4pm Where: Pembroke Park Cost: Free entry
What: Charity Auction for Japan When: Thursday April 21, 6.30pm Where: Edgewater Cost: $15 adults, children a donation
What: Earth Day – Mini Eco-Festival When: Friday April 22, 2pm to 6pm Where: Cinema Paradiso Cost: Free entry
What: Craft market – last for the season When: Sunday April 24, from 10am Where: Pembroke Park Cost: Free entry
What: ANZAC Day Services When: Monday April 25 Where: Dawn Service, Lake Hawea, 7am; Lake Wanaka Centre, 9.30am and Wanaka War Memorial, 11am. Cost: Free Crocheted door handles at Cheapskates. PHOTO: CHARLOTTE TRUNDLE
Calling all community groups... If you have an event coming up email the details to theeditor@ thewanakasun.co.nz for selection in our FREE calendar.
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Crocheted hats on Ardmore Street PHOTO: MALCOLM FRITH sculptures.
Wanaka yarn bombed Charlotte Trundle Guerilla knitting has arrived in Wanaka. Knitted pieces of art have appeared in odd spots around town, with their origin unknown. Three sculptures on Ardmore Street have woolly hats on them, a bike rack outside the library has gained a knitted cover, a tree in Pembroke
Mall has a new jersey and Cheapskates’ shop door handles on Dunmore Street have been encased in knitted covers. The knitted art has appeared since Saturday night and rumour has it an “older woman” was seen leaving one of the pieces in town. Chop owner Deano Johnston is enjoying the view of knitted art in a tree outside
his shop and would like to know who the artist is so he can buy them a coffee. Guerilla knitting, or yarn bombing, is a worldwide movement and is a type of graffiti or street art that employs colourful displays of knitted or crocheted wool rather than paint or chalk. While wool installations called yarn bombs or yarnstorms
may last for years, they are considered nonpermanent, and, unlike graffiti, can be easily removed if necessary. The practice is believed to have originated in the United States with Texas knitters trying to find a creative way to use their leftover and unfinished knitting projects, but it has since spread worldwide. Tree sleeves and pompoms in PHOTO: SUE WARDS Pembroke Mall
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sunnews Flight schedule undecided Air New Zealand has not yet decided whether to maintain its increased flight schedule to Wanaka. Eagle Air, which operates the flights, is in the process of reviewing the six-month trial of additional flights into Wanaka, during which there was better patronage of the flights leaving Wanaka than those arriving. Eagle air acting general manager Stuart McIntosh said they have not made a decision and there is no definitive date to make the decision. Lake Wanaka Tourism and the Wanaka Chamber of Commerce are lobbying to keep the increased flight schedule. Heather Clay. National tournament for golf club PHOTO: WANAKA SUN
Adam Hall with Snowsports New Zealand coaching director Adam Dooney.
Nicky Samuels PHOTO: SUPPLIED
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The winning Wells dominate Malcolm Frith The Wells family from Wanaka had a triple celebration at the Goldrush Central Otago Sports Awards with three of them taking three titles. At the award ceremony at Oakridge Resort in Wanaka last Friday, Freeski World Champion Jossi Wells was named with paralympic skier Adam Hall as joint winners of the Bruce Grant Memorial Award for Overall Sportsperson
of the Year and Sportsman of the Year award. In 2010 Jossi was named World Champion by the Association of Freeski professionals after winning two rounds of the Dew Tour Halfpipe and the Austrian Freeski Open. He was also named the Snow Sports New Zealand Freeskieer of the Year and joint winner of their Athlete of the Year award, again with Adam Hall. Adam won a gold medal at the Vancouver
Paralympics in March 2010. He also gained number one world ranking in disabled alpine ski racing. Byron Wells was awarded the Junior Sportsman of the Year following his performances at the invitation only X-Games in France and the USA in 2010 and his second place finish at the New Zealand Freeski Open. Bruce Wells won the Coach of the Year Award for his work with both the
Wells brothers and with other athletes attending the Junior Freeski World Championships. The Sportswoman of the Year award went to Nicky Samuels of Wanaka after taking the titles in both the New Zealand Tri-Series and the New Zealand Sprint Distance championships. Cyclist Sophie Williamson won the Junior Sportswoman of the Year award after winning gold medals in both the U17
National Road Race and U17 National Time Trials in 2010. The Goldrush Central Otago Sports Awards recognised achievements between January 1 and December 31, 2010. They are organised by Sports Central to highlight achievements by athletes from Central Otago and Queenstrown Lakes District areas.
The Wanaka Golf Club has secured the rights to host the New Zealand national women’s senior tournament. The tournament will be held in Wanaka from February 27 to March 2, 2012, with approximately 100 of New Zealand’s best female senior golfers expected to attend. The golf club’s organising group will meet with a New Zealand Golf representative next week to begin planning for the tournament. Wanaka hosted the men’s senior championship two years ago.
A smelly time ahead Malcolm Frith Residents living around the Project Pure sewage works near Wanaka Airport are being warned to expect some foul smells in the coming weeks In a letter Queenstown Lakes District Council Strategic project manager Martin
O’ Malley to local people “As a result of these activities. The work is he sent that urgent work is works there may be necessary to mitigate any needed to be carried out o c c a s i o n a l o d o u r further issue from this on upgrading area of the the plants plant,” he “As a result of these works there odour said. may be occasional odour releases” The extraction system. QLDC has The work will begin next releases,” Martin said. received many complaints Tuesday (April 26) and “However, we have asked from people living near is due to be completed the contractor to minimise the sewage work about the b y t h e e n d o f M a y . the disturbance by these odour, particularly during
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the winter months. “Because we are now heading towards another winter, QLDC has decided to go in and carry out the recommended works with another contractor. This is because the operations contractor has not taken action despite repeated requests by the council,” Martin said.
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Community embraces
Sue Wards The fourth Festival of Colour wrapped up on Sunday after six days of music, theatre, film, art and dance. Festival director Philip Tremewan said he was delighted with the response to the festival. “It’s such a great community – the community just embraces it,” he said. The festival featured 68 performances (many of which were sold out), with 12,000 tickets sold. While many audiences were dominated by retired people, Philip said he was pleased with the range of ages, “from babies to oldies”, attending the
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events. “That’s why we have free events and cheap events,” he said, with sponsorship enabling the festival to keep prices at a reasonable level. There is also an extensive school programme and many young families attended the Sunday brunch show and Saturday’s free street theatre, he said. “One of the things I love about the festival is that everyone has a different favourite show which is what the festival’s all about,” Philip said. “But this time some of the favourite shows were Aspiring Conversations – people were bowled over by Lloyd Geering or Moana Jackson and
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that’s really exciting as the presenters are engaging the hearts and minds of the audience.” Other highlights of the festival included two world theatre premieres, street theatre, musical performances and art displays. The next Festival of Colour will be held in April 2013 and Philip already has some fledgling ideas for the programme. “Watch this space,” he said. This year’s festival was supported by Central Lake Trust, Otago Community Trust, Creative New Zealand and Aurora.
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Festival of Colour
Theatre reviews These excerpts were taken from reviews by local reviewers Caroline Harker and Laura Williamson. The reviews first appeared on theatrereview.org.nz. Rita and Douglas, adapted for stage by Dave Armstrong, directed by Conrad Newport Jennifer Ward-Lealand gave a “commanding performance” as Rita Angus and music was “played masterfully” by Michael Houstoun. “As well as being the touching
story of a relationship, Rita and Douglas is also a lesson in art.” (LW)
Graeme Tetley’s script “is at once shocking, nostalgic and tender.” (LW)
Riverside Drive, by Graeme Tetley, directed by Sara Brodie “It is a frank look at early teen sexuality and, more importantly, the reactions of adults to it… Mattias Inwood’s David is achingly real … Jordaine Wilson is heartbreaking as Rosa: a mature performance for an actor still in high school herself.”
The Guru of Chai, by Jacob Rajan, directed by Justin Lewis “Rajan has shown audiences time and again that he can play all the characters in a piece of theatre with such charm and skill they are completely seduced… The story develops with an intriguing blend of bribes, brutality, love and lust, birth and death, lies
and deceit, the epic and the intimate.” (CH) C’Mon Black, by Roger Hall, directed by Andrew Foster “As a one man show the play is a huge challenge for an actor and Rutherford can hold an audience in his hands taking them through a huge range of emotions and portraying some delightful character development… The redneck aspects of the play didn’t always go down well in Wanaka.”(CH)
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2 Dimensional Life of Her, by Fleur Elise Noble “An ever changing visual performance piece using drawing, animation, an occasional human, puppetry, projection, and paper … While the storyline of 2D Life of Her may seem a bit flimsy to those more attached to a beginning, a middle and an end, this esoteric piece is a work of art by a very talented artist, and is one well worth seeing.” (CH)
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Fibre artist pushes the boundaries Charlotte Trundle Local fibre artist Heather Kerr started her career later in life but is making up for it now. She has been commissioned to design a piece of work for the cover of a book about some of New Zealand’s leading fashion designers. Heather was born in Invercargill, the eldest of four siblings. She learned to knit and sew at an early age and went on to Southland Technical College to study commercial subjects. After leaving school she went nursing, then worked at the Southland Evening News as a typesetter, and was among the first women in New Zealand to get equal pay for the job. Heather married husband Dave in 1961
and their first son was born in Invercargill. In 1964 they moved to Christchurch, where their younger two children were born. Heather was initially a stay-at-home mum, knitting and sewing for the family, before returning to work in the mid-70s as a typesetter for The Christchurch Star and later, the Christchurch Press. “I really enjoyed working within the small communities newspapers have,” she said. After more than 20 years, Heather and her family moved back to Invercargill where she utilised her skills with fibre, starting a hand knitting business which she ran for more than 10 years. “I sourced merino wool locally, created garments and
supplied retailers around the country,” Heather said. It was through this business Heather was first introduced to the art of felt-making. “I like to use our beautiful merino wools and create clothing and accessories using silk and wools to embellish them,” she said. In 1995 Heather gained a Bachelor of Commerce through Otago University. “I guess you can say I’m a late starter,” she said. In the 1990s Heather and her husband made the move to Wanaka. She worked at the Wanaka Work Initiative as the mobile new business mentor, then did volunteer work, first as secretary for Wanaka Wastebusters for four years. “I still love going back there,” she
said. “It’s been an absolute success. It’s a credit to all involved, particularly Sue Coutts, and it’s great to see what is new and what has changed.” Heather is involved in numerous arts groups in Wanaka. The Creative Fibre Group is one she is very passionate about. “I am serious about fibre art but I do it for fun,” she said. “I love experimenting and extending myself and learning new things.” She is also minute secretary of the Wanaka Arts Society and is currently busy finishing a felted garment for their Easter exhibition. “It is always a challenge to attract more exhibitors and supporters for our bi-annual exhibition,” she said. Heather also manages to find time to
be secretary of the Wanaka Arts Centre Trust, and is involved in trying to establish an arts hub at the old Wanaka Primary School. Heather hopes to push the boundaries of fabric art and said the chance to have a piece of work exhibited on a book cowritten by two professors of anthropology, one based in Auckland, the other in Bristol, England, about
prominent New Zealand fashion designers, is a very exciting opportunity to expose her work. The book will be placed in research libraries around the world. “Fibre art is gaining popularity universally,” Heather said. “I see the old boundaries merging, and wonderful innovative art emerging, encompassing many skills and applications.
The resulting works are colourful, textural and often multi-dimensional – very exciting.” Heather’s latest interest is dyeing silks and wools using plant materials collected from around Wanaka. “I hope to do something new and exciting,” she said. “Something that hasn’t been done locally before.”
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Senior Constable Sean P Hurley 12/04/2011 - Wilful damage reported with an offensive message written on the Southern Wide Realty building expressing anti police sentiment. 13/04/2011 - 32-year-old local driver apprehended for excess breath alcohol. 14/04/2011 - 35-year-old local male arrested for breach of bail. This was the fifth recent such breach of bail and he is presently in custody. 15/04/2011 - Police called to disorder at an Aeolus Place party. A 14 and 15-year-old were detained in an intoxicated state, many also affected by the use of the party drug Kronic. Perhaps the parents of year 10 children could note that such parties are detrimental to their children’s health and welfare and that the police are not a baby sitting service. 15/04/2011 - 47-year-old local driver apprehended for excess breath alcohol. 16/04/2011 - 69-year-old local driver apprehended for excess breath alcohol. 16/04/2011 - 41-year-old local man arrested for threatening his partner with a knife. Again alcohol was the aggravating factor. 16/04/2011 – 14-year-old local male apprehended in possession of alcohol on Plantation Road and this matter has been referred to Youth Aid. 17/04/2011 – 19-year-old local male apprehended for disorderly behaviour after abusing police outside of the Dough Bin. He spent the night in custody and has appeared in court and been convicted of his offending. 17/04/2011 – 20-year-old local male arrested for breach of the liquor act. It’s been an interesting week for Wänaka with offenders ranging in age from 14 to 69 years all with the same trigger factor of impaired judgement caused by alcohol. Perhaps, for some, wisdom doesn’t come with age. For the younger amongst us: Parents - it is our duty to ensure our children are supervised and do not abuse alcohol. Check where they are and who is acting in your stead in the supervisory role and ensure you are satisfied that they are safe.
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Property management businesses join forces Two Wanaka property management businesses have recently joined forces to form Accommodation & Reservations Wanaka. As Wanaka’s only independent specialist in short and long term rentals, full attention is given to meeting the needs of property owners, tenants and holiday makers. With more than 10 years experience in managing properties in the Wanaka market, Accommodation & Reservations Wanaka offers the widest range and most choice of property available in Wanaka and surrounding areas. Our friendly and dedicated team operates from town centre premises upstairs at 4 Helwick Street. Combined with our website, www.accommodationwanaka.com, the team is ready to respond to enquiries from around the world.
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Children from Holy Family School enjoying the new bike they won after participating in the “Walk’n’Wheels” competition.
Holy Family School pupils are excited to be the recipients of a new Trek bike after participating in the WalknWheels week. WalknWheels focuses on getting kids out of their parents’ cars and onto the footpath or their bikes. The campaign is run through local primary
schools and has been a great success, with 40% more children districtwide choosing to walk or cycle to school. Queenstown Lakes District Council transport manager Denis Mander said WalknWheels week has been very successful. “The focus on skills and emphasis on safety has helped raise awareness and build confidence amongst young local
children,” Denis said. “We hope what they’ve learned during the week will stay with them and help them continue to travel the right way when they’re older.” R ac e r s Ed g e w er e sponsors of the event in Wanaka and carried out bike safety and helmet checks at Holy Family School, as well as offering spot prizes for schools during the week.
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“Having them support the event was fantastic, reinforcing the safety message and providing their expertise on bike safety,” QLDC school travel plan coordinator Kirsty Barr said. Holy Family School is also running a school travel plan in partnership with QLDC to increase safe travel choices for families. Teacher Paul Cartlidge
said the children were really proud of themselves for winning the bike. “It will be kept at school to use during Wheels on Wednesdays which is the day the children are allowed to bring bikes, skateboards and scooters to school to ride during lunch times,” he said. “In the holidays we will select a child to take the bike home for two weeks.”
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From left, Anika Brown, Amber Brovelli and Lena Drake. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
Happy Earth Day
Tomoe Komatsu and Jessica Iida, with help from students at Mount Aspring College, have folded more than 1500 cranes in the hope they will be granted a wish to help Japan. PHOTO: CHARLOTTE TRUNDLE
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Cranes for Japan Charlotte Trundle An ancient Japanese legend called ‘Senbadsuru’ promises that anyone who folds a thousand origami cranes held together on a string will be granted a wish by a crane. Two Wanaka based Japanese women, Tomoe Komatsu and Jessica Iida,
have spent more than a month folding one thousand cranes to grant a wish for their homeland Japan to have a good recovery from the recent earthquake, tsunami and nuclear crisis. Mount Aspiring College teacher Jenni Dobbie heard about the origami cranes after visiting the
Japanese restaurant the women work at in Wanaka. As part of rooms 7DB and 7JO social studies unit on disasters the children folded hundreds of cranes to help the people of Japan. “We wanted to show the Wanaka Japanese community we are thinking of them and wishing them well,” Jenni
said. “The children really enjoyed learning how to make them. They even started making them in their spare time.” Organiser Tomoe Komatsu said, “I wanted to help my homeland Japan and give them hope and peace.”
A Wanaka yoga teacher has organised a programme of events to celebrate Earth Day tomorrow (Friday). Amber Brovelli was keen to see a screening of ‘The Burning Season’ (an Australian documentary on deforestation in Indonesia) in Wanaka and realised Earth Day (April 22) was the perfect occasion. The programme of events developed from there. “I was just trying to do something to showcase all the great organisations we have in Wanaka,” Amber said. Earth Day events in Wanaka will
include the ‘resurrection of the trash monster’ at Wanaka Wastebusters (Friday 10.30am), volunteer tree planting at Lismore Park with Te Kakano Nursery (Friday 1pm), and a mini-eco festival at Cinema Paradiso (Friday 2pm). The eco-festival will include a puppet show, face painting, live music and displays and activities from a range of local organisations. ‘The Burning Season’ will screen at Paradiso after children’s film ‘Fern Gully.’ Money raised by the events will be donated to EnviroSchools.
Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes is a true story of a girl, Sadako Sasaki, who lived in Hiroshima at the time of the atomic bombing by the United States. She developed leukemia from the radiation and spent her time in a nursing home creating origami cranes in hope of making a thousand. Her wish was simply to live. However, she managed to fold only 644 cranes before she became too weak to fold any more, and died shortly after. Her friends and family helped finish her dream by folding the rest of the cranes, which were buried with Sadako. They also built a statue of Sadako holding a giant golden origami crane in Hiroshima Peace Park. Now every year on Obon Day, a holiday in Japan to remember the departed spirits of one’s ancestors, thousands of people leave paper cranes near the statue. On the statue is a plaque: “This is our cry. This is our prayer. Peace on Earth.”
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Police urge drivers to drive safely this Easter MALCOLM FRITH Police are urging motorists to take care while travelling on Otago roads over the Easter break. They are expecting the roads into and around Central Otago to be very busy over the holiday period as people travel to and from holiday destinations. “Police will be out and about in force monitoring traffic flows to ensure all people get to where
they are heading safely,” Southern Highway Patrol Senior Sergeant Steve Larking said. Due to the expected high traffic flows Senior Sergeant Larking is asking all motorists to be courteous and patient. “It is important that drivers remain alert to what is occurring around them,” he said. “If there is traffic starting to build up behind you there is no need to speed up, look for somewhere safe, indicate
to the left and slow down to allow those behind to pass.” The official holiday period starts 4pm today April 21 and ends at 6am on Tuesday April 26. There will be a high police presence on the roads around Central Otago during this period targeting speed, alcohol and poor driving practices including inconsiderate driving where the traffic flow is being impeded.
Bags and dolls on display at this year’s art society exhibition. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
Artists on show Wanaka artists are showcasing their works at the annual Arts Society exhibition which opened this week. A special section this year will display the interpretation of the word ‘boxes’ from the different disciplines and another highlight is a display of bags and dolls by Aspiring Quilters.
Fibre artists and embroiderers are also showcasing their stitching and constructions, using a variety of mediums and techniques. The Wanaka Arts Society was previously known as the Art Group, which was formed in 1973 and organised by the original Wanaka Painters Group. Since those early days the
painters have been joined by members from many different disciplines of the art world, which makes the Wanaka Arts Society unique. Alongside the painters, photographers, printmakers and sculptures are woodworkers and potters. The Wanaka Arts Society became an Incorporated Society in 1979.
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The society exhibitions moved around various venues in Wanaka before becoming an annual fixture at the Lake Wanaka Centre. The exhibition, which opened last night (Wednesday), runs until Sunday, April 24.
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Funds for church upgrade St Ninians Presbyterian Church at Hawea Flat has received a grant towards upgrade work on the historic building. The Central Lakes Trust has granted the church almost $15,000. The Trust has also made a grant of $10,000 to the Mt Aspiring Outdoor Education Centre Trust to carry out maintenance work on its lodge in the East Matukituki Valley. The Lodge was given to Dunstan High School when the Aspinall family moved to their new homestead in the late 1960s. The Central Lakes Trust has also given a grant of $40,000 for operational funding for youth workers in Wanaka.
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Concern about cyclists’ behaviour Sue Wards Recent concerns about the behaviour of mountainbikers on the Outlet Track have prompted the Department of Conservation to remind cyclists of the need to be courteous. Two cyclists recently collided on the Outlet Track and DOC spokesperson Annette Smith said she is aware of concerns about the behaviour of some cyclists. “This is timely that we remind all mountain bike users that they need to be courteous and vigilant on our local tracks,” Ms Smith said. “We are spoilt for
choice here but we need to be aware that our tracks are for multiple use - not just mountain bikes.” Ms Smith said the legal rules of the road apply on tracks, as cycles (which have legal status as vehicles) are required to comply with the road code (see box). “We would like to get the message across that wherever you ride, you are sharing space with others,” Ms Smith said. “Understanding and respecting the needs of other users ensures everyone is safe and comfortable while they are in our region.”
Cyclists on the Upper Clutha River Track. PHOTO: LAKE WANAKA TOURISM
From the Road Code: Shared paths: Sometimes the shared path is sign posted to let you know what type of user has priority, and in this case, you need to give way to the user who has priority. When a shared path does not have priority signs, you should give way to the slower user ... all users are required by law to use shared paths fairly and safely, and to try and not hold anyone up. If you are riding on a shared path you should: • keep left • let pedestrians know you are there by politely calling out or ringing a bell when you are approaching from behind them • pass on the right, when possible - unless the pedestrians are on the right in which case pass them in the safest way you see fit • ride defensively and cycle at a speed that does not put others at risk • look out for traffic going in and out of driveways - vehicles from driveways need to give way to those on the shared path, but often drivers may not expect fast traffic on the shared path • be careful at intersections and give way to motor vehicles if you need to.
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Trends Kitchens local design team, from left, Tamara Green, Andrea Murray and Hayley Purnell. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
Kitchens are the heart of any home and can express who you are and how you enjoy food and entertaining. If you’re building, or your kitchen needs a fresh look, help is available from a local company with internationally-trained design consultants and an exclusive supply of products from around the world. The Cromwell-based team at Trends Kitchens can assist you with everything from design
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ideas to the installation of a functional and attractive kitchen for every budget. A skilled team of local joiners and installers with years of experience can develop your kitchen into something which could be equally at home in London or New York. “Everyone employed by Trends Kitchens gives the highest level of workmanship,” design consultant Hayley Purnell said. Trends also brings into New Zealand the
best of exclusive products from around the world, like TriStone 100 percent acrylic solid surface bench tops, which are not only attractive but come with exceptional health and safety certifications. Trends also exclusively manufacture Proform Thermal Formed doors to your unique design specifications. These doors will perfectly finish your new kitchen. To find out more about how to make your
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Legal battle A Wanaka businessman is taking action against a Wellington law firm after claims one of his companies owes money. This week it was reported in the ODT that an IT company had lodged an application for the liquidation of Aaron Heath’s pharmacy business in Helwick Street. Think Concepts Limited, a company which specialises in providing IT systems for the pharmacy industry, has lodged an application with the High Court in Dunedin. “It’s claimed my company owes $600.18. Admittedly a small amount, which I am willing to pay,’’ Aaron said. “But with considerable reservation given that the work is still not complete.” “The real issue in this case is over the unprofessional conduct of Think Concept’s legal representatives. The matter has now been referred to the New Zealand Law Society. “This is now a matter of principle.” Aaron said.
Colin Hanson negotiates the Dingleburn Bluffs with Dick Sutherland as co pilot. PHOTO: GEOFF HEWSON
The long way home Sue Wards Forty-seven 4WD vehicles took the long way around Lake Hawea on Sunday, raising almost $3000 for the redevelopment of the
Lake Hawea Community Centre. Organiser Geoff Hewson said it was the eighth attempt at the 4WD trip, with rain postponing all previous attempts. It was
well worth the wait, he said. Geoff said the organisers were grateful to the owners of Hunter Valley Station and Dingleburn Station for waiving their access fees.
Heading: 500th edition winner Photo caption: Eco Wanaka Adventures’ Chris Riley and Nicole Huddleston. PHOTO: SUE WARDS The Wanaka Sun celebrated its 500th edition last week (April 14) by giving two of our readers the chance to experience some of Wanaka’s most spectacular attractions. Nicole Huddleston of Wanaka has won a voucher for two adults to experience the Wanaka Nature Encounter, a new
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Jackson Wells takes gold Wanaka’s Jackson Wells scored the first ever victory for New Zealand at the Whistler Cup in Canada last week, winning the K1 (J4) men’s Kombi race. The New Zealand team had an unprecedented result at
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the Rio Tinto Alcan Whistler Cup Championship, scoring fourth amongst the K1 teams and sixth overall. At the end of the second day of racing kiwis stood on the top five podium in four of eight events. Wells was also fifth
in the K1 men’s slalom. “This is truly outstanding,” Snow Sports New Zealand director of coaching and development Adam Dooney said. “It’s extremely encouraging for a planned international K1/K2 event at
Mt Hutt this August.” In its 19th year, the Whistler Cup features 450 skiers aged 11 to 14 from 25 countries. Canada won its fourth Nation’s Cup title in five years, Team USA was second and Japan was third.
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The Wanaka Sun celebrated its 500th edition last week (April 14) by giving two of our readers the chance to experience some of Wanaka’s most spectacular attractions.
Aspiring Pools & Spas owner Robyn Plim shows off their laser water testing service which they offer free to customers.
Aspiring Pools & Spas With winter fast approaching, Aspiring Pools & Spas are a one-stop shop to help prepare your pool and keep it in the best condition over the cold winter period. New owners Robyn and Robert Plim took over the business in October. They bring a wealth of knowledge and techniques from more than ten years spent in the pool industry in Australia. Aspiring Pools & Spas specialise in building concrete shell pools as well as pool services, repairs, services and spa pools. They also stock a range of pool and spa chemicals and supplies.
“Customer service is everything for us,” Robyn said. “We work on the basis if you are happy and get a quality service you will want to come back.” Aspiring Pools & Spas are the only company in the South Island that does pool leak detection. Robyn said one of the most important things before shutting down your pool for winter is checking your water is balanced. “Acidic and alkaline water is very hard on machinery. We offer a free water testing service for customers to get their water balanced, or we can do the whole process for you. Give us a call and we can help.”
Nicole Huddleston of Wanaka has won a voucher for two adults to
experience the Wanaka Nature Encounter, a new day-long product from Eco Wanaka Adventures and Ridgeline Adventures, which includes a cruise to Mou Waho Island, a highcountry 4WD tour and a wine tasting at Rippon Vineyard. Nicole will take her husband John on the tour. “Apart from one trip out
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to Ruby Island I’ve never really been out on the lake,” she said. Nicole is hoping to experience the Nature Encounter soon, taking advantage of the beautiful autumn weather. “Thanks to the Wanaka Sun, Eco Adventures Wanaka and Ridgeline Adventures for running the competition,” she
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Local athletes racing in China Sue Wards
Dougal competed in the race last year with his team placing third. “It was hot and humid, and beautiful and hard,” he said of the race. “It’s a really stunning part of China down on the Vietnamese border. The organisers run the race
I think to showcase that part of China.” Simone is racing for Chinese team Chiru Endurance, Joanna is racing for British team Adidas Terrex and Dougal is racing for a half French, half Kiwi team – the
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BOARD Strange how they are taking out the old ash trees on aspiring rd but leaving the rotten old poplars that are right behind them Re: the new rowing club building. I Don’t mind it there as long as it has a design appeal. And perhaps a light-meal outlet on the top floor. An income 4 the r/club. The Queenstown Airport. What a lot of rubbish stating the Council did not know about the sale of the Airport . I think its time to give the person who said that his marching orders. Only a $27.7 million sale %-) %-) It’s time 4 organisers of festival of colour to sort bookings and seat allocations out. Fantastic event but a lot of time wasted queuing 4 tickets which already sold out and then trying to secure a seat on the night that u already queued and paid 4. OMG if u haven’t been to Arrowtown lately you have to go and have a look Count us in 4 protesting against any more dams. Why can’t power companies work out a way to make money by selling individual households solar energy systems on hire purchase basis? J & h nice article on ralph fegan, what a good guy JB i cant wait to see at easter. luggate will be alive with your beauty. Thinking about proposed Clutha dam? We stand to lose our picturesque Nook. Check out the new track there from Luggate. Fest of colour – maybe you can think about the working man next time. We can’t get to the events during the day and night events priced out of reach. Unfair to most. The fest is a great thing, don’t exclude the heart of Wanaka. Make it accessible please!
What an interesting week. The town has been alive with people attending the many performances put on by the Festival of Colour. The chatter in the cafes has been all about what venue they had been to, what play they had seen and what debate they had attended. But take a closer look at these people and they are the silver surfer generation. Yes, I admit I am one of them. At all of the performances I attended there was a lack of young people. Even at the final show, featuring the Phoenix Foundation, the majority of the audience were well into their middle ages. This is, claimed in the Festivals official brochure, one of New Zealand’s most innovative and respected bands which were named the Best Group at the 2010 Vodafone NZ Music Awards. Yet, there we all were seated in the Crystal Palace as if we were about to listen to a high brow classical music concert. It was surreal. I desperately tried to spot anyone under the age of 20 in the audience This was their music. If they had attended the gig to hear the group who specialise in playing pulsing epic, psychedelic prog rock – I bet half the audience doesn’t know what that is exactly – they would have laughed. No-one goes to a pop concert and politely sits there listening. People get up and dance, stand around waving and appreciating the music in their own individual way. Thankfully some of the audience did at the end of the show. Only then did I feel I had been to a real live rock concert. Finally, well done to the ‘older lady ‘who has become known as the ‘guerilla knitter’ You have brought a little colour into our lives here in Wanaka. Could you become the new Banksy? Keep on knitting your creations. You make me laugh at this wonderful street art. Ed.
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Be quiet greenies! Why don’t the greenies shut up shop and live in another country. We have seen a nuclear disaster unfold in Japan. We have seen the price of oil shoot up in price. Yet here in New Zealand we have the chance to have a new generation of electricity produced from a natural resource. How green can that be? However, the moment plans are revealed in the local papers that a dam could be built near Devils Nook near Luggate, up pops the little green people. No. No. No. Not in our backyard, they scream. In the past they have come up with all sorts of weak arguments opposing any hydro scheme. Now the latest one is jumping on the earthquake bandwagon. Come on guys, stop protesting against something future generations will not thank you for when the oil runs out. Gerald Emerson Wanaka
What a fantastic week! I know Lindsey and Victoria play pretty pivotal roles, but there are also a number of others who helped out with the Festival of Colour. Great work people. You have helped make Wanaka a better place. Thank you. Tim Brewster Wanaka
What a view I was horrified to find out from Barbara East [QLDC] that the profiles at the end of McDougal St smack bang in the middle of our panoramic views, had been erected by our Community Board to gauge public reaction towards the proposed new boat shed facility. Surely, they as members of the Wanaka community should have known that the site identified by them would be an ‘eye-sore’ and not acceptable by the majority of our community. Maybe the public might show their reaction at the next local election, by not voting for them. What a way to treat the community who elected them to this position. Lesly Stewart Wanaka
Thursday 21 April to Wednesday 27 April 2011
Political football It is very unfortunate that the Wanaka Rowing Club is becoming a political football, through no fault of the club. This is a young club with many dedicated boys and girls who are willing to be out on the water before 6am, when the weather is suitable, and then pack the boats away before going to school. They originally chose a suitable site which would have had little impact on peoples’ views of the lake and was more sheltered from the prevailing winds. I feel that our Community Board must be proactive on behalf of these dedicated young athletes and I urge them to show a united front and urgency to solve the Club’s problem. Harvey Wellman
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HAWEA COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION PUBLIC MEETING; EASTER 2011 The SECOND public meeting for 2011 is to be held at the Hawea Community Centre, Myra Street, Lake Hawea beginning at 9:30am on Saturday 23RD April (Easter Saturday). Members of the Association and interested members of the public are invited to the meeting. Community concerns relating to Lake Hawea, John Creek, Hawea Flat and the Maungawera area can be discussed. There will be explanation of the finalised approved plan for the 3 picnic nodes on the foreshore (Scotts Beach and the two nodes on the Eslanade). Work on these three areas is to begin very soon.
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25/04/11
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Wanaka Bridge Club Championship Pairs 5: Silver Section: North/South:Pamela Buchanan, Pat Ross 59.85% 1. Sandra & Hugh Simmers 59.28% 2. Helen Cornwell, Boyd Ottrey 58.71% 3. East/West:- Marion Furneaux, Jenny Pryde 58.52% 1.Lynne Fegan, Maggie Stratford 56.44% 2. Diana Bell, Elizabeth Irvine 55.87% 3. Bronze Section North/South:- Julie Mulholland, Kate Summers 67.93% 1. Alwyne Haworth, Betty Swift 57.85% 2. Marg Grieve, Marie Taylor 55.24% 3. East/West:- Hugh Fraser, Bob Menlove 68.09% 1. Heather
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Sinnamon 42 points, Maire McElrea 34, Jan Gibson 31, Pat Holder 29. Men’s Stableford:Bonar Rowley 44 points, Jonny Trevathan 44, James Lucas 43, Beau Trevathan 41, Allan Kane 41, Mark Hervey 41, Tom Moore 40. Two’s:Bonar Rowley, Jonny Trevathan, Mark Hervey, Dave Trevathan Mystery Tour to Mossburn, Te Anau, Kingston and Jack’s Point:1st Avril Templeton, 2nd John Templeton, 3rd Tarras Golf Club Results Women’s Stableford: Cheryl Allan Kane Wanaka Pharmacy is LICENSED TO OPEN EVERY DAY THROUGH EASTER AND ANZAC DAY. We are open for you until 7pm 7 days a week. Top end of Helwick Street, across from the Police Station. Ph (03) 443 8000
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MALCOLM FRITH Two Wanaka athletes have set new course records in the Contact Epic mountain bike race. Dougal Allan completed the 125 kilometre circumnavigation of Lake Hawea in a new time of 4 hours and 53 minutes. Dougal was nearly 20 minutes ahead of his nearest rival. He was also only three minutes behind the fastest competitor in the 95 kilometre Classic race which started from
Kidds Bush at the same time as the Epic began on the Hawea Dam. A seasoned multi-sporter, this was Dougal’s first time in the event. “The Contact Epic is mountain biking the way it should be. Why have I not done this event before?” Dougal said. Oliver Young, also from Wanaka, was the fastest man around the 95 kilometre in 4hours and 50 minutes. In the women’s race, Kath Kelly from Roxburgh
won the event for the fourth consecutive year in a time of 5 hours and 52 minutes. She was followed by Jo Williams of Wanaka. Other local mountain bikers who achieved good results were Patrick McAteer who won the male veteran category in the 95-kilometre race. Peter Bilous of Lake Hawea took the classic masters 50 plus category in a time of 5 hours and 16 minutes. This year’s Epic attracted
nearly 500 riders. “It still surprises me how many smiles there are on the finish line after 125 kilometres of riding,” race director Danielle Nicholson said. “One of the last riders over the line, who had spent 11 hours in the seat, clicked his cleats off stating what a fantastic day he had had. That’s a real endurance athlete,” Danielle said.
Disappointment for Wanaka FC Wakatipu 2 ALLAN CARMICHAEL Wanaka FC travelled over the hill to play Wakatipu at the Queenstown Event’s Centre in what promised to be a tough game, as the hosts had only lost once so far this season too. The conditions last Saturday were favourable for football, being slightly overcast, and the surface was immaculate at
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the QEC. The game started brightly with both teams creating chances early on but failing to capitalise on those efforts. Wakatipu took the lead on the 20th minute when some sloppy defending resulted in a penalty. 1-0 at half time The half time talk must have hit some nerves as Wanaka came out after the break with all guns
blazing. Aiden Butler equalised with a deft header, after latching onto a long cross from the right and directing the ball over the advancing Wakatipu keeper. Wanaka dominated from here and created numerous chances, playing some great attacking football but they failed to yield a result. With a draw looking likely minutes from full
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Sideline Ram With a great start to the season behind them the Merinos faltered against a dominant Arrowtown side last Saturday. What was disappointing about this loss was the way it happened. The first 15 minutes was a good armwrestle between two good forward packs and early on the Merinos just had the edge. A well taken try by Jason Clarke after a kick from his brother Byron saw the men up five nil. The forwards were going well but the backs seemed to be a bit directionless. Upper Clutha gifted the ball to Arrowtown too many times with inaccurate kicking. Within 10 minutes
Arrowtown converted two of these soft turnovers into tries and went into the break leading 12-5. At this stage the game was still well balanced and a well fought contest. However the next try turned out to be pivotal. A turnover saw Arrowtown go 70 metres for a try and Upper Clutha heads dropped a bit. From there the game got scrappy and both teams lost their shape. Arrowtown continued to play hard rugby and were rewarded with two more tries. Upper Clutha now have some serious work to do if they are going to be genuine title contenders. There needs to be some
time, and a point each a fair reflection of this Central Otago League game, Wakatipu took the lead. An unmarked man at the back post headed the winner home to send Wanaka back over the Crown range, defeated. There is now a break for Easter before Wanaka travel to Alexandra on Saturday April 30 hoping to get back to winning ways.
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Arrowtown 29 consistency in the backline and the link between backs and forwards is crucial. The defence around the scrum was woeful and Arrowtown got plenty of easy metres that way. Some aimless kicking saw hard won ball given away to the opposition. But there is time to improve on those things. The team has proved this year that they are a good side. One poor performance does not sum up the efforts so far. Meanwhile, the senior competition has been thrown into disarray with the Bannockburn team defaulting to Upper Clutha last Saturday due to a lack of players.
Wanaka goal scorer Aiden Butler.