Volume XLIV | No. 08 | 2nd March 2022
11 Brownston St, Wanaka | (03) 443 7805 | hello@mymessenger.co.nz | www.mymessenger.co.nz
Crème de la Crème on Clutha
A generous garden. Two living spaces. Four bedrooms. Too many views to count.
Sean Cusworth
Rosemary Brader
WANAKA BUILDER TO CLIMB CORNER PEAK 53 DAYS IN A ROW FOR MENTAL HEALTH
027 225 5344 rosemarybrader @berryrealestate.co.nz
021 170 3973 sean@berryrealestate.co.nz
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Written by: Georgina Wadsworth
At 5.30am on any given morning you’ll find Glen Thurston lacing up his shoes for a run. There’s nothing unusual in the act, except that come December 2022, the Wanaka based builder will attempt to hike Hawea’s Corner Peak (1683m) every day for 53 days. A number synonymous with the average deaths-by-suicide per year in the construction industry, Thurston is hoping his efforts will raise awareness for mental health and begin to break the cycle of stigma and shame around asking for help. “Right now, there are so many New Zealanders doing it tough, and I know from my own experience that speaking up isn't just the hardest part. We all need to know the signs, to recognise when someone isn't quite ok and not just brush it off,” Thurston said. Thurston is seeking sponsorship through
participation and hopes to encourage owners of construction businesses in the Queenstown Lakes region to sign up to the initiative by bringing their team along to join the hike on one of the 53 days. “In the construction industry the suicide rates are simply appalling. And while there is no easy fix, I believe that simple conversation and awareness can flip the perception of shame that comes with speaking up about mental illness,” he added. Thurston is partnering with Mates in Construction, a health and wellbeing initiative that aims to create a framework of support and community for those in the construction industry. To sign up or find out more go to https://www.turnthecorner.co.nz/
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MEETINGS & EVENTS at the water’s edge
Looking for a space for your next meeting or workshop? Edgewater has a variety of lake view rooms, full on-site coordination included. Contact the Events Team at Edgewater for a personalized quote
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ELEVATED LUXURY 11 Barclay Place Wanaka
Elevated nicely in Peak View Heights to capture dramatic lake and mountain views is this smartly designed and beautifully built home with a self-contained two-bedroom apartment. There is so much more to mention. Please phone to discuss or to arrange a private viewing.
Deadline Sale: 16th March at 2pm (unless sold prior)
Phil Gilchrist
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