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Wānaka GP Mark Edmond has penned a column for The Wānaka Sun this week as debate over coverage of his stand on Covid vaccinations continues.

The Sun exclusively revealed last week that he was among the growing number of health professionals who were leaving the industry as a consequence of their Covid vaccination views.

His comment that the vaccination was gene therapy was met with outrage as Sun readers – and those who saw our edition online – took issue with the fact his comments were not referred to a third party.

Today in a column he has written for Sun readers, he acknowledges he may have been “too conversationally loose in my interview”.

He also goes into further detail about his views.

Inside we also carry a column from Dr Ian Town, the Chief Science Advisor at the Ministry of Health – and a selection of readers’ letters and online comments.

Meanwhile, the impact of the Government vaccination mandate on health worker numbers remains unclear. Last week the NZ Doctor website reported the number of doctors was at least 56, and other media have put the total number of health workers stood down at more than 1300.

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The Groundswell protest attracted about 370 people.

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hosted one of the larger protests in the country last weekend to hear warning Otago could soon be Governed by a single local authority.

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Laws, discussing the Three Waters Reform, warned that the smaller councils would have no purpose to being except to run a few halls and the local library.

About 370 people were involved in the Wānaka gathering, one of almost 70 around the country.

"The reality is that farmers are not against change.

We are just against change that is enforced through regulations created with no common sense," Wānaka Groundswell organiser Anna Emmerson said.

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One council to rule them?

Continued from page 1 In Wānaka the protest started with presentations from speakers to share their stories as well as highlight the issues of the protest.

They included Laws, retired Cardrona farmer Tim Scurr, Emmerson, a Lindis Pass farmer, Gerry Eckhoff, Allan Dippie also and builder Clint Gollop "This is a government that is determined not to listen to the people that create this country’s wealth and who create it still,” Laws said.

He described the government as "a totalitarian administration who are eroding our democratic rights on a daily basis, and a government who is demonising our rural sector because to be honest with you, you have never voted Labour, you never will, so they will isolate you in a corner somewhere to condemn you with false accusations and allegations."

The Government’s Three Water moves were also criticised.

"The government has already been advised that their proposed changes will not offer any real financial benefit to the people of New Zealand, a large proportion of our councils have said that they do not support it, yet they have announced that they will mandate it anyway,” Emmerson said.

Michael Laws saw Three Waters reform as a way to take away local government in New Zealand.

"Very soon there will be one council for all of Otago... and the smaller councils will have no purpose to being except to run a few halls and the local library. It is the stripping away of our democratic rights that sees me here today. We want to be able to run our communities, our way, with our knowledge and our understanding. You can't improve the environment or the communities we live in unless that local knowledge is pre-eminent in everything you do."

Christmas in the park Cromwell will host a “Very Central Christmas – with Highlands” on December 5 at Alpha Street Park.

The day will feature more than 20 community groups, pipe bands, singers, dancers and street performers, Kelly Cruickshank-Giles, Community Relationships Manager of the Cromwell and Districts Promotion Group (CDPG) said.

The public is invited to bring their picnic blankets, chairs, and settle in for an afternoon of entertainment.

“Connect Cromwell is excited to work with the CDPG again in bringing this event to our community,” Tania Partridge, Community Liaison of Connect Cromwell said. “Last year was a great success, and with Highlands on board again this year, we hope to grow this event into the future.”

A concert will go ahead from 3:30 pm under Covid-19 Level 2 guidelines. There will be one entry and exit point at the car park of the Junior Football Club.

The public will be asked to sign in and sanitise, wear a mask while moving around the area, and to socially distance with other bubbles.

A final decision will be made on whether or not the associated parade will go ahead based on the new traffic light system that will come into effect at the end of the month.

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A screen grab of the webcam’s lake view on Tuesday.

The Wānaka Watersports Facility Trust is livestreaming Lake Wānaka.

The Bayleys Wānaka webcam is designed to assist user groups’ safety by providing real time information about lake and weather conditions.

The camera installed on the Watersports Facility building provides a clear view of That Wānaka Tree and a lake and mountain vista.

Bayleys Wānaka donated the purchase of the equipment, cost of set-up and running expenses

for three years.

“Our facility has literally been built on deep community support,” Trust Chairperson Jackie Boyd.

Wānaka Rowing Club Representative Shane Gibson said the camera would allow coaches to scope the water conditions ahead of training, enabling them to plan their training time more productively.

Wānaka Lake Swimmers Committee Member Kevin Gingell-Kent was also pleased.

“Our club has enjoyed huge growth since the opening of the Watersports Facility. I’ve no doubt that this new resource will further encourage even more swimmers into the water this summer season,” he said.

The Wānaka Watersports Facility opened in November 2019 and provides a lake shore base for non-motorised water sports, encouraging access to the lake.

The webcam can be viewed at www.wanakawatersports.co.nz/webcam.

New plan for trust Otago Community Trust will introduce a new strategic plan from next April after setting out its five-year direction.

Chair Diccon Sim said the trust wants to work more closely with Otago communities and key stakeholders “in responding to and facilitating” opportunities.

Since being established the trust has made grants worth more than $185 million into the Otago Region.

Funding decisions will be categorised under four new funding pillars Empowered Communities, Improved Health and Wellbeing, Increased Access to Opportunities and Thriving Children and Young people.

Projects falling under the former Funding for Change strategic priorities of Warm Homes, Regionally Significant Cycle Ways and Youth Health, Wellbeing and Employment will continue to be considered, but within the framework of our new, and broader, funding pillars, Mr Sim said.

Otago Community Trust chief executive Barbara Bridger said under the new Thriving Children and Young people funding pillar, the trust has also developed a strategy to support Otago’s young people.

“This dedicated strategy follows years of work and consultation with the sector to understand

the needs in the region and how the Trust can best support the aspirations of the youth sector and the regions young people.”

Ms Bridger said that details of what the trust will fund under the new Tamariki and Rangatahi Strategy and what the funding framework will look like are being finalised and the trust expects to launch a new strategic fund in the first half of 2022 specifically to benefit tamariki and rangatahi.

Other changes as part of the Trust’s new strategic plan include the identification of priority communities.

Ms Bridger said Otago Community Trust will continue to fund what it has always funded.

“We will continue to support the grass root organisations that contribute to the fabric of our community.

“However, as part of our new strategic plan we also need to look to the future and fund strategically to have a lasting and beneficial impact.”

The Otago Community Trust is a philanthropic organisation which applies its Trust funds for charitable and other purposes which are of benefit to the community. The Otago Community Trust has its origins in the Dunedin Savings Bank, established in 1864 by public spirited citizens seeking to encourage thrift within the community, and distribute surplus profits to

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charitable causes.

In 1988 the Government restructured the ownership of regional savings banks and gifted the ownership of the Otago Savings Bank to the community through the establishment of the Trust Bank Otago Community Trust. The amalgamation of the regional savings banks resulted in the establishment of Trust Bank New Zealand Ltd. In the mid 1990’s the Otago Community Trust as it is now known sold its shares in Trust Bank New Zealand Ltd for $131M and invested the proceeds.

The Trust aims to make wise investment decisions that preserve the original capital for future generations as well as having a healthy grants budget each year.

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Business to check carbon footprints Silverlight to respond Almost 40 businesses had registered for a Wao Climate Action Initiative programme by the start of this week.

The group is seeking a cross section of businesses for the 12-week program which is designed to show businesses and schools how to calculate their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and take action to reduce them.

To roll out the programme, Wānaka environmental not-for-profit group Wao Aotearoa is working with regional tourism organisations Destination Queenstown and Lake Wānaka Tourism and Queenstown Lakes District Council who are jointly funding the project.

“Right now we need business to get involved'' - says Wao Aotearoa board member and IPCC Lead Author Carly Green who is heading up the programme.

“We’re especially keen to work with a range of businesses that want to make measurable changes but may be unsure how to begin.”

By Monday 40 businesses had registered.

The fully funded programme rolls off the back of the carbon workshops held at Wao Summit in October, which saw over 15 businesses assess their carbon emissions.

“From those 15 businesses alone we measured a staggering 3500 tonnes of CO2e” says Dr Green.

“These businesses have measured the areas which contribute to their emissions and are now able to take active steps to reduce these emissions.

The programme has enabled change in the way they do business, and they now have the support network and framework to measure the impact of those changes. These businesses have been so positively impacted by their experience, they are going to participate in this program by sharing their experience, what they have learnt and the changes

A total of 15 businesses took part in October’s programme.

they are making.”

The first workshop will be on December 6 and applications were being taken up until the close of play yesterday.

In the first phase business will ‘Calculate for Climate’ a period to set the overall context, gather data and measure emissions (previously known as

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Lifejackets – the rules

The Wānaka Community Board is holding its next public drop-in session on Wednesday 1 December at Wānaka Recreation Centre. If you’ve got a question, request or grumble that your local elected members can help with then come along between 12.00-1.00pm for a cup of tea, Christmas treat and chat. No appointment needed.

If your vessel is under 6m long you must wear a lifejacket at all times when out on the water, regardless of the conditions.

This includes kayakers, canoers and stand-up paddle boarders. Make sure your lifejacket fits properly, and remember that crotch straps are mandatory for all child-sized lifejackets.

Always carry a lead Please remember to carry a lead every time you walk your dog, and make sure your dog is on the lead wherever this is required, such as residential areas. When your dog is running free you must still have verbal control.

Only let your dog approach someone who wants to be approached.

No overnight boat parking at Eely Point Several boats and trailers have been left on Eely Point Reserve well in excess of the sign-posted restrictions. Failure to remove any boat, trailer and other items from the reserve may incur a fine and could lead to their removal and disposal. Temporary overflow parking is only permitted in the reserve while you’re out on Lake Wānaka.

“know your number”.)

The programme will resume after the summer holiday period with the second phase, ‘Fast Track to Neutral’ featuring a series of workshops and resources to help businesses work through emission reduction strategies and develop their own reduction response plan.

Silverlight Studios has until tomorrow to provide a comprehensive response to a report which suggests its plans for a huge development will have a negative impact on accommodation in Wānaka.

Silverlight wants to establish a near $300 million film studio complex which would support tourism, on a site 7km east of the town.

Silverlight Studios Expert Consenting Panel chair Heather Ash said in a minute published last week that “the Panel also wishes to stress to SSL (Silverlight Studios) that the response is critical to the Panel as the issues at stake are a key matter for the Panel in its mandatory section 104D assessment of the effects of the proposal and the ability of the project to pass this gateway test”.

Her minute suggested the panel anticipated responses to issues over the number of construction workers involved in the first two years of building how they would be accommodated.

The issue is significant because a flood of workers seeking accommodation would likely drive up the cost of rental accommodation.

The panel is expected to release its decision under Covid-19 economic recovery legislation on December 8.

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Summerdaze Games New for this year, a local scavenger hunt challenge will kick off from 1 December.

Head over to @QLDCSportRec on Facebook for more info and to join the fun.

Pop-up library at the Rec Centre Come visit the new pop-up library at Wānaka Recreation Centre!

You can make enquiries, borrow and return items between 10.00am-4.00pm Monday to Friday in the separate Te Tari building closest to Sir Tim Wallis Drive. For more info visit codc-qldc.govt.nz or call the team on 03 443 0410.

Sign up and Let’s Talk Want to make sure your voice is heard?

Check out our dedicated web portal Let’s Talk.

Register at letstalk.qldc.govt.nz/register and start having your say.

Otago Regional Council is developing a new Land and Water Regional Plan in partnership with Kāi Tahu.

Thanks to everyone who came along to meetings earlier this month – your input will help us develop new rules and regulations for how water and land can be used.

If you couldn’t make it, there’s still time to have your say at orc.govt.nz/UpperLakes until 10 December.

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I’ll stand corrected, but…

GP Mark Edmond talks about his “gene therapy” comment which drew a huge response last week.

I have been asked to address comments made about my use of “more of a gene therapy” in my interview.

In my job I strive to help my patients understand their situation and the consequences they may face so they can make good decisions about their health. It is not primarily my job to decide for them.

Some patients feel comfortable in this space and like to make their own choices. Others will feel uncomfortable and prefer I make the decision for them - “just tell me what to do Doc”.

But first and foremost it’s their choice.

So yes, I stand corrected, the official definition of Gene Therapy requires permanent alteration to your genome. I may have been too

conversationally loose in my interview, but the point is this genetic mRNA technology is quite different than previous vaccines and doesn’t use the same mechanism as the old vaccines we have known and trusted.

This is an important point of difference in decision making, especially around safety. It is not up to me to push an agenda. That erodes trust, and trust comes from knowing the person advising you is not trying to coerce you.

As the data comes in, to make a good decision you want to see it in an uncoloured way, not information selected to influence the outcome.

I will give you an example but bear in mind the comments are only my opinion.

The original international safety trial of the

It’s not gene therapy We strongly encourage everyone to only go to official, reliable sources for information. Ensuring you have the right information about the Covid-19 vaccine can’t be overemphasised.

The Covid-19 vaccine is one of the more intensively studied medicines of our time. The Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine has met international standards for quality, safety, and efficacy.

The vaccine is very safe and highly effective; the benefits of the vaccine’s protection from the virus, (and from severe illness), outweigh any risks.

The Pfizer vaccine we are using in New Zealand is held to the same high safety standards as any other medicine. Nearly 50 percent of the world's population have had a Covid-19 vaccine, and more than three million people in Aotearoa have had their first Pfizer vaccine.

This means we have lots of data to show the Pfizer vaccine has been thoroughly assessed for safety.

The Pfizer vaccine is not a gene therapy because it does not change a person’s genes.

The mRNA from the Pfizer vaccine cannot enter the nucleus of cells to be able to interact with our genetic material.

The Covid-19 vaccine provides substantial protection against symptomatic infection, developing severe disease, and transmitting Sars-CoV-2 to others. For Pfizer, effectiveness against symptomatic Delta infection ranges from 87-92 per cent and effectiveness against severe disease/hospitalisation ranges from 80-100 per cent. Earlier studies carried out by researchers showed that two doses of the Pfizer vaccine substantially reduced transmission of the virus.

Emerging data on the Delta variant suggests that the Pfizer vaccine reduces onwards transmission (that is once a person has become infected, the risk of passing the virus on to someone else) by around 40-63 per cent depending on vaccination status of the contact.

It is important to note that the reduction in transmission is in addition to individual protection against infection. This means that

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injection we are using in New Zealand had 22,000 people in the test group (mRNA) and 22,000 in the control (saline). The outcome of how many severe cases of Covid19 had been prevented was impressive - there Mark Edmond were 30 cases in the saline group and only one in the mRNA group.

But the information that I think patients actually want to know is “am I more likely to go to hospital or die with or without the jab?” The trial tells us. In the saline group there were 150 people who suffered a severe event (meaning hospital, for example: heart attack, severe case of covid etc.) and in the mRNA group there were 262 people who suffered a severe event.

In the saline group 14 people died of any cause and in the mRNA group 15 people died of any cause. In my opinion it is pretty hard to

make an argument that the mRNA saves lives or prevents hospital admission from that. At the very least one has to admit the trend is in the wrong direction.

Unfortunately they promptly went and vaccinated 98% of the saline group at three months and thus we lost any chance to know how this would have turned out further down the track. When I’m making a decision, that is the type of information I want to know.

This issue is complicated, and some people want to be just told what to do and that is fine.

However the science is not as simple as the public messaging would have us believe and some people want to make their own choice.

We shouldn’t be too quick to judge when the data is changing all the time. Consider what the MoH released on Friday “When there is high Covid-19 vaccine coverage (i.e., above 80 percent of eligible people are fully vaccinated), transmission is more likely to occur from a vaccinated than an unvaccinated individual.”

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vaccination significantly reduces the chance of becoming infected and also substantially decreases the likelihood of transmitting the virus if a vaccinated person becomes infected. A summary of vaccine effectiveness data can be found on the US CDC science brief page.

Getting fully vaccinated is how we protect each other, our whānau, and our community, against the delta variant of the virus.

The Covid-19 vaccine is universally accepted as having vaccine status.

New Zealanders will soon be able to access a second type of the Covid-19 vaccine, the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine, which has arrived in New Zealand from Australia.

Medsafe granted provisional approval of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine in July for people aged 18 and older.

The 100,000 doses are for people who can’t have the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine for medical reasons, and for those who would like an option other than the Pfizer vaccine.

From tomorrow, anyone aged 18 and older who wishes to have the AstraZeneca vaccine will be able to book an appointment on BookMyVaccine.nz or by calling Healthline.

AstraZeneca will be available at a limited number of sites across the country as Pfizer is the main Covid-19 vaccine we are using in New Zealand.

– By Ian Town Dr Ian Town is the Chief Science Advisor at the Ministry of Health.

As we watched the NPC rugby final last weekend, commentators reminded viewers that they should get their vaccinations against Covid.

We are inundated with such reminders and adverts on digital platforms.

It was not mentioned whether or not the reminder and associated graphics were the work of a benevolent Sky TV - or just a paid advertisement.

We are confident, though, that the rugby comments team was not inundated with complaints that the call to vaccinate was not presented with journalistic balance.

This newspaper has consistently sought to keep readers updated on where and when to get their Covid vaccination. Ahead of Super Saturday when the Southern District Health Board couldn’t find time to tell us, we even did the groundwork to tell readers where they could be vaccinated.

None of those stories have attracted

complaints about balance.

The Sun has no particular stance on the Government’s vaccine mandate, but it does think it inflexible when many people would happily take regular Covid tests as an alternative.

We are not uncomfortable promoting the vaccination programme - but we are also aware that a growing number of people have concerns about it.

We are also aware there is a burgeoning opposition to the stringency of the Government’s mandate which has left hundreds of health professionals and teachers facing the consequences of not being jabbed.

When we told the story of one such health professional last week, flood gates of anger opened.

Health professional Mark Edmond gave his opinion and we published it.

Nothing new in that. Mark Edmond is a respected GP, a man who has represented New Zealand and is a father of five.

What they said on Facebook…

For social media the story provided fodder for more Covid debate, and a chance suggest ulterior motives for the story. All for the want of a qualifier to say the doctor’s views were not shared by the Ministry of Health, and that was why he was stood down.

Many readers, and some who have not actually seen the Wānaka Sun, have written to complain about the perceived lack of balance and absence of rigour around Mark Edmond’s comments.

Our call centre has taken messages from members of the public, doctors and professors wanting to have a discussion about the story. We are sorry that we have not called back time wise, our priority has been to get this week’s edition to press.

Last week’s story was not an example of brave journalism as some have suggested.

It was about Wānaka losing a doctor and speaking to him about the views which led to that situation. It’s a simple as that.

Mark Edmond writes about his views today. So do others.

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Natalie Johnson: What a loss for the community. Good on Wānaka Sun for actually printing something other than the propaganda spew most media delivers these days.

Julia Hunt: I will miss Mark and thank him for his time. I do wish though we weren’t living in a time that people’s choices at work make front page news.

Joe-Anne Gorman: Mark has been my Dr for years now and even though I have moved away I am still registered with him. One of the most caring kind patient Drs I have ever met.

Roger Somerville: So he quits over the definition of the word vaccine? At face value, that seems really odd. He also comes across as an anti vaxxer, not sure Wānaka sun should be giving him quite so many column inches…

Jason Francis: Let's hope for the sake of balance we get a front-page story next week where the vast majority of Wanaka doctors who are vaccinated can express their opinions about vaccine semantics and duty of care.

Darah Fairmaid: Mark is an excellent physician! Thank you for all the work you have done for our community.

I wish you the very best for the future.

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Food bank demand up Council hits out Community Networks Wānaka has seen an increase in demand for services over the past year, partly due to the extra stresses that have come with the pandemic.

Manager Kate Murray said that the need for food bank services were up from previous years, basically tripled, about 20 food parcels to as many as 70 and 80.

The service is also working with an extra social worker after receiving multiple enquires about social work services.

The opening months of the year has been particularly busy with people facing difficulties with health and economic stress.

Te Hau Toka Southern Lakes Wellbeing Group had put together a ‘traffic light’ guide to look after wellbeing, which covers tips for what to do in an immediate mental health crisis, what to do if you need support and tips for keeping well.

“It reminds us of the daily importance of looking after ourselves by connecting with others, keeping active and trying new things, and provides information on free wellbeing apps and online learning,” Kate Murray said.

“Connecting Communities”, a new fund designed to support community-led activities and events across the Queenstown, Wānaka, Cromwell, and Te Anau/Fiordland areas and launched by Te Hau Toka Southern Lakes Wellbeing Group has just closed.

The aim is to improve mental wellbeing and encourage people to come together and Connect, Be Active, Keep Learning, Take Notice and Give.

Eligible not-for-profit organisations and groups could apply for up to $1000 over three rounds to assist with funding their own activity or event.

Te Hau Toka Group Chair Adell Cox said that

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Kate Murray says the demand for food bank services has tripled.

the fund will enable communities to invest more in their mental wellbeing which will “hopefully boost our collective resilience now and for the future”.

“The continuing uncertainty and stress of COVID has taken a toll on our mental health so this fund is designed to encourage people to find ways to connect, look after themselves and each other, and have some fun.”

Community Networks Wānaka provides a range of services including access to the foodbank, a social worker and financial and budgeting advice.

Trained counsellors are available to free of charge, 24 hours a day by call or text to 1737. www. qldc.govt.nz/community/community-wellbeing.

More information for mental health services is available at: www.southernhealth.nz/tehautoka.

– By Aimee Owens

Central Otago district councillors have signed an open letter to the minister of local government to complain about the Three Waters Reform.

The letter to Nanaia Mahuta suggests mandating the reforms – which will place control of drinking, waste and stormwater infrastructures into the hands of four new entities – “is a direct attack to local democracy”.

The letter – which misspells the Minister’s name - says the fact such a massive change to the ownership of infrastructure paid for by Central Otago people is happening without allowing them to express their views was causing great upset.

The letter is signed by all councillors – and Mayor Tim Cadogen, who this month was one of nine mayors named on a Three Waters working group on representation, governance and accountability.

Cadogan told the Wānaka Sun this week it was clear there were issues with Three Waters he and his council were not happy with - notably the lack of say for the people of Central Otago.

But he was being a realist. He represented 0.4 per cent of the country’s population and it was far more useful for him to be part of the group and having some input than sitting on the outside complaining.

“You can ride the wave or shout at it,” he said.

The councillors’ letter to the minister said the reform flies against the policy of consultation

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over crucial matters.

Nanaia Mahuta has acknowledged the plan is challenging and not widely popular, but says it is the fairest way forward.

She told Radio New Zealand “two decades of underfunding waters infrastructure, I think, is long enough to be kicking the can down the road on this issue”.

She has sought to allay fears the new entities could be sold off, saying it was a public model, there would be no shareholding or dividends - because if shares and dividends were created that would make it very attractive for privatisation.

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Carl Carrington: He is a superb GP. Best I found. Bloody shame to see him go.

Amy Williams: Thank you Mark for the amazing work you have done to help our family and wider whanau over the years.

Chris Abel: I'm glad the health system is finally getting rid of these anti-vaxxers. Now my family and I don't have to worry about going to a clinic or hospital and being treated by nurses or doctors who fall for conspiracy theories.

Anne-Marie Ha: He will be dearly missed although I understand his reasons. The best of luck for his families future. Thank you.

Fiona Mangos: A huge loss to our community - I hope this season passes quickly and Dr Mark returns to the profession.

Luke Babbington: Right behind you Mark. It’s about choice, freedom and just getting on with live.

Claire Spencer: One of the best GP’s to walk on this earth. Thanks for everything you have done in keeping us together Dr Mark.

Annie Christina: Mark Edmond is making a selfish move. What about the freedom of his community to not get sick from avoidable disease?

Angela Walker: I understand why you consider this to be newsworthy, but c’mon Wanaka Sun, some balance and fact-checking would have been welcome here.

Hillary Wilkins: It is good to get a better understanding of the reasons for a medical practitioner not being vaccinated against COVID - whether you agree or disagree we need to respect people’s choices just as they should respect those choosing to vaccinate.

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It’s fertile creative compost Derek Murphy

I’m neither the best qualified, or the least impartial person to write this article. I’m a band dad who recently claimed Wānaka had a vibrant music scene to the editor, and was told to back it up with a 500-word article, so...

Wānaka is renowned for many things; it’s a mecca for tourist pilgrims, a year-round playground for outdoor adventurists, and a hub for high achievers from all walks of life.

You name it, Wānaka has it. Film locations?

Check. Fine dining? Check. Olympians and World Champions? Check. But Wānaka is more than this, much more.

Oft overlooked is Wānaka’s lively music scene, and not just the events, such as Rhythm & Alps, Tuki, and recently Snowboxx NZ, where we punch well above our weight for such a small town. In addition, the bi-annual Yami Sounz summit draws industry titans, movers and shakers to l’il ol’ Wānaka to host workshops focused on all aspects of the music industry and putting on a showcase of collaborations and performances which often sees high school kids rocking with Tiki Taane or Troy Kingi.

The scene is set, the ground is rich…

Within this fertile creative compost, something has taken root. There has been a flurry of releases from up-and-coming artists, some of whom have recently flown the Wānaka nest, such as Louca George and Alba Rose, but others right here, right now.

Local band The Cloobs, who supported Shihad, have just released their debut EP of psych-edged

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The Powder Chutes are Henry McConnell, Otis Murphy, Clarke West and Archie Orbell.

snarling garage rock, Oliver Prince is quietly releasing killer electronica, weaving elements of golden era drum and bass (think Goldie and Alex Reece), with haunting ethereal vocals from Matilda Metcalfe, and rock upstarts Powder Chutes have their debut single and five song EP dropping shortly, so far, to critical acclaim.

In their Bio, Powder Chutes refer to ‘fermenting amongst Wānaka's loose collective of like-minded musicians, producers, DJs, artists, athletes and songwriters, centred around the town’s rich musical and creative melting pot that has an inspired MAC music department at its nucleus, helmed by local legend Mat Doyle’. And

here then, is a crucial part of the puzzle; there is a supportive, creative environment in Wānaka, and this is producing results.

Where else would you find aspiring Year 11 Sound Engineer Oscar Goodwin sitting on the sound desk with Tiki Taane at a Shapeshifter concert, and kiwi metal juggernaut Alien Weaponry popping into school for a Q&A with the students, then jamming with members of Powder Chutes and Luca George? That’s alternative universe stuff right there, especially to this Piwi (Pommy Kiwi).

There’re not enough words here to do the scene justice: Katrina Bristow, Cemetery Road,

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Snake Rat, Slow, Cheap Thrills, Black Lagoon, Boab Glen and Tai Forrester, Anna Van Reil, The Ukelele Group, That Wānaka Trio, not to mention the bubbling DJ scene, and the fact that Diggy is a local… there is plenty to celebrate in our small, but musically rich community, and I can’t possibly do it justice here.

With social restrictions currently ever-present, make sure you appreciate what’s around you.

Music to me is soul’s lifeblood, and Wānaka has it aplenty… get involved, support, listen, share and dance.

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Barna Szocs, left and Will Radford.

School gets a bee plus Rent-a-hive company Tiaki Bees, working with Honeysticks, a natural children’s craft brand, have placed sponsored beehives in Wānaka Primary School and Te Kura O Take Kārara.

The new community initiative is designed to be two-fold and will serve to increase biodiversity by pollination and offer a learning opportunity.

Barna Szocs, owner of Tiaki Bees, says bees play an integral role in the ecosystem and the younger children are when they learn that the better.

“The idea is that these schools will have a wonderful educational experience, with none of the work, and all of the benefits. Students will be able to immerse themselves in the full lifecycle of the bees, understand how they make honey and why they are so important. They will learn to be relaxed around bees and be able to don children’s bee suits, come close to the hive and look inside the boxes.”

“The schools will receive the same threeweekly support package as any of our clients and will receive the honey produced to use for fundraising or as they see it suitable.”

Will Radford, owner of Honeysticks says the importance of bees should be showcased more to the younger generation.

“Bees are vital to the local ecosystem, and we support any initiative that focuses on educating people around that.”

The hives will be placed on specific areas, so the flight path of the bees does not disrupt or impact on any of the students playing outside. Careful thought has gone into the location of the bees, so there is no greater risk for those with allergies.

“We are thrilled to be able to offer this experience for the younger community and are excited to grow our local awareness for these very important creatures.” Szocs finished.

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The announcement by the Department of Conservation that it will look to streamline the process for reclassifying or selling stewardship land it administers is excellent news, Federated Farmers says.

"We’ve been calling for the process to be made more efficient and practical for all involved for many years," Federated Farmers environment spokesperson Chris Allen said.

"The end result should be better protection of land with high conservation values, both on private and public land, as well as more secure public access to the outdoors, and provision for greater economic outcomes for the nation."

DOC released a discussion document last Friday and is seeking public feedback as it considers changes to the legislation. The goal is to speed up and simplify the reclassification process so land with conservation value is identified and managed appropriately, while land with very low or no conservation value can be made available for other uses.

Building on a number of requests over many years by the High Country Committee, in August 2020 Federated Farmers asked the Minister of Conservation to consider a concerted effort to identify land administered by DoC that was better suited to private ownership. This should offer greater ability for landowners adjoining the

DoC estate to undertake boundary adjustments to achieve improved conservation/indigenous biodiversity and economic outcomes.

In its 2020 paper to the Minister, Feds said: "Some current New Zealand land ownership arrangements are more an accident of history than a logical response based on its best use.

A relocation of land use involving arrange of instruments including commercial leases, binding covenants and changes to core ownership provides an opportunity to achieve both improved conservation/indigenous biodiversity outcomes and economic outcomes…

"It is agreed that some private land has significant conservation value and outright purchase of parts of the land, or purchase of an "interest" in parts of the land, is considered by landowners as a more appropriate and equitable process than through legislatives mechanisms such as declaration of Significant Natural Areas, which potentially renders the land incapable of reasonable productive use."

High Country Chair Rob Stokes also welcomed news of the review and said the main outcomes he wanted to see from the proposed changes are: • Improved conservation outcomes.

• Increased employment through on the groundwork, for example new fences for boundary adjustments and indigenous plantings.

• Reduced need for weed and pest control on low conservation value land held by the Crown, which would instead be managed by private landowners.

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‘Game-changer’ Spinal cord injury support says tetraplegic increases More support for people living with a spinal cord impairment (SCI) in Otago is coming into the region.

ACC data shows that up until October this year, there were 83 active claims for people living with an SCI in Otago, coming at a cost of $6.5 million.

Over the next two years, peer support services for Kiwis with spinal cord injuries will be extended into homes and communities right across the country.

It is a move that will benefit people returning to their communities from specialist units, as well as those living with spinal cord impairments.

ACC has invested $1.3 million into the peer support programme two-year proof of concept proposal.

It has been developed by charitable organisations Spinal Support NZ and the New Zealand Spinal Trust.

The investment will see a comprehensive peer and whānau support service established across New Zealand, coordinating a network of about 30 fully-trained community peer support staff and dozens more community volunteers with lived experiences of spinal impairment.

The trusts deliver the country’s only specialist Peer Support services for people with spinal cord injuries: at the Auckland Spinal Rehabilitation Unit, and Christchurch’s Burwood Spinal Unit.

“This is without a doubt the most significant support for the collective spinal cord-impaired community in New Zealand since ACC's inception in 1974,” New Zealand Spinal Trust chief executive Hans Wouters says.

“This is a very important commitment that will profoundly benefit the lives of serious injury customers and their whānau.”

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Zealand, with these claims costing more than $274m so far this year.

The cost of spinal cord injuries in Otago reached a nine-year high in 2019. A total of $9.2 million was invested in helping these people live an independent life.

The cost of these injuries in 2020 was $8.4m, the second highest in the past 10 years.

Wouters says the programme will fund existing peer support services at the Auckland and Christchurch rehab units over the next two years, as well as the development of a community-wide peer network for clients and their whānau – from the Far North to the Deep South.

The network will provide support for people returning home from spinal units, and people with spinal cord impairments already living in the community.

“We have a very exciting two years ahead of us as we develop peer support services in New Zealand in an unprecedented way,” Wouters says.

Returning to homes and communities is recognised as a critical stage for people who have sustained spinal cord impairments, and peer services have been shown to provide more responsive and targeted support; teach skills and strategies that aid a return to independence; and be a positive influence on rehabilitation.

In New Zealand, Peer Support actively promotes belonging, autonomy and confidence, while also supporting the development of optimism and adaptive coping.

However, current peer services are focused on inpatient support, with limited support available for people, or their families, as they return home from hospital.

Under the expansion, which will be rolled out over two years between now and October 2023, peer support workers will be established across every region of New Zealand.

Lee Taniwha

Lee Taniwha became a tetraplegic aged 17 when he broke his neck after jumping into his cousin’s swimming pool and misjudging the depth of the water.

The Otara, Auckland, man says the increased support will be a “game-changer” for the SCI community.

“This investment will allow more people to have those important conversations,” the 28-year-old says.

“This is great acknowledgment from ACC of the role that Peer Support plays. At the moment those conversations are organic, and they rely on someone having the good fortune to be alongside someone who has experienced what you are going through and are willing to share their experience.”

Taniwha says adjusting to his new life at home was by far the “worst time in my rehabilitation”.

New Zealand Spinal Trust chief executive Hans Wouters says the network will include support, advice and encouragement for whānau of people with spinal cord impairments, because all too often, their needs

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get overlooked.

Once the full programme is in place, the trusts will work with ACC to secure the ongoing delivery of the service.

ACC data shows people aged between 15 and 19 hold the highest number of active claims (361), followed by people aged between 20 and 24 (309 claims).

The most common cause of the 57 new claims lodged this year was falls (30), while the most prevalent prior activity listed was “driving or riding”.

About 220 people sustain a new spinal cord impairment each year, with roughly two-thirds of these the result of accident or injury, and one-third the result of other factors such as disease or illness.

It’s estimated 5000 New Zealanders with spinal cord impairments are living in communities across the country, Wouters says.

“We anticipate this new peer support service will unearth more of these hidden wheelies as we make peer support available in the community.”

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‘Snowmelt’ bonus for athletes A Snowmelt event at Hawea Hotel has raised $38,750.

The event catered for Wānaka Snowsports Club athletes aged 12 to 25 who are travelling to train and compete in the Northern Hemisphere for the 2021-22 winter season.

The club has announced that 29 Northern Hemisphere Grant recipients are a mix of alpine racers, park and pipe snowboarders and skiers, and ski and snowboard freeriders.

Finn Bilous has been named in the first group for the Beijing Winter Olympic team and many of the other athletes are named for national teams for 2022 training and competitions.

International competition, essential for the athletes, has been severely Covid affected for two seasons.

Matt and Anna Laming and the team at Lake Hawea Hotel supplied the venue and also supported the fundraising event with their courtesy van to get revellers home.

Duncan Good from Ray White Wānaka displayed his persuasive auctioneering skills and entertainment was provided by Cemetery Road.

Events Wānaka athletes intend to compete in include the Beijing Winter Olympics, World Cups, Freeride World Tour and Qualifier series and Freeride Junior World Tour, Freeride and Alpine World Junior Champs, FIS Alpine events and International Children’s Alpine races.

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Division 3: Stars v Maniototo Ponies. The all-girl Stars played against a more experienced outfit at the LCG, with the older Ponies using their height to extract bounce our girls struggled to deal with.

76/7 was always going to be tricky to defend, but economic bowing including Alice Duffy's first wicket and Sarah Docherty's tidy spell kept the visitors to 119/5.

Volts v Queenstown Hurricanes. A match separated by a solitary run. Queenstown set a target of 148/14 (Sam & Forbes collecting three wickets each) which, although most batsman contributed, unfortunately proved one run too many. AS with other games, wind wreaked havoc on the extras column. Thomas Maling's first-ball hook for four was named Play of the Day. Heat v Flame - In the always hotly contested local derby this match was an absolute barnburner. With over 400 runs scored and 24 wickets taken, the result went the way of the Flames (222/12, anchored by Oliver Simpson's 25 and John Quirke's 22). Harper Norman (Flames) snared five catches as they held out the Heat (185/12, Charlie Whipp scoring 23). Tom Ford (Heat) was heroic behind the stumps as his bowlers zipped them down.

Division 4: The Scorchers travelled to Poolburn to play Blacks Hill CC and were beaten in a close game 80-65. Oscar was outstanding with a runout, catch and a wicket. The result of the Sparks’ game against Cromwell Strikers had not been received a when this page went to press.

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After Round Three’s washout, the fourth round of the Central Otago Junior Cricket competition was held in cold and windy conditions across the region as teams from Luggate Albion CC charged into the fray with all manner of outcomes.

Friday saw the 'Youth' take on Cromwell Y2, with the lads backing up their emphatic 90-run victory last time out over Dunstan HS ( Jackson Clarke's 59 a highlight) to similarly defeat their opposition, posting 174/8 (Will Anderson 55) then dismissing Cromwell for 45. Play of the day - a stunning caught-and-bowled by Joe Rowley.

Division 1: Heat v Queenstown Super Kings. At home (MAC), against a well-drilled Queenstown squad, the Heat batted through to 136, Fred Gordon top-scoring with a superb 48. The visitors, however, took a liking to the hard and fast conditions, bludgeoning 210 in response.

Division 2: Flames v Molyneux-Teviot. In a repeat of Round 2, the Flames took on the Roxboroughbased youngsters who were sent in to bat first.

Although bowling figures for those bowling upwind suffered, the Flames took key wickets at key moments, Rui Fukaya being instrumental in three of them as 112/8 was posted. A sensational middle-order for the Flames (Henry MacKay 32, Rui 31 and Charlie Lovelock 26) ensured a comfortable win, 146/4.

Thunder v Cromwell Sixers. A great match played on Pembroke Park, the home team started well with Lucas Simpson (22) and Cooper Norman (20) among five batters to prosper, helping to reach 128/5. Cromwell, always a quality outfit, batted well to not give up a single

Lochlainn Fitzgerald-Symes will enter the Rodin Cars Super GT Series in his Porsche 997.2 Cup Car when the new class begins in the new year.

A regular competitor in endurance racing, the 23-year-old is eager to get down to the South Island where the first two rounds are to be held at Highlands Motorsport Park and Mike Pero Motorsport Park at Ruapuna in January.

“It’s going to be good to have some even competition. There are some very good drivers in the Porsche class especially, the likes of Connor Adam, Matt Whittaker, Paul Kelly etc – the cars are relatively even, and you know with those guys you can race hard but cleanly.”

“I think the timed pit stops should work well; it will balance the field.”

Having raced everything from an E30 in the BMW Driver Series, a Seat León Supercopa and more recently an Audi RS3

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in the New Zealand TCR Championship, Fitzgerald-Symes has relished the switch to Porsche machinery.

“The Porsche is just such a great car to race, I have picked up a few wins and a few podiums here and there. Racing is just a hobby for me to go out and have fun but looking forward to seeing how we do in this series.”

“It does require a different approach, particularly if you’ve been racing a front-wheeldrive car such as the Audi TCR.” “The racing will be great, I love Highlands, it's just such an awesome circuit. I haven’t raced a Porsche before at Ruapuna, so there will be a little bit of learning required there that weekend.”

Following the two rounds in the two backto-back rounds in the South Island, the Rodin Cars Super GT Series will then head to Hampton Downs in February 12-13 and Taupo in March.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Many of us in the community were surprised to see the platform which your publication gave an anti-covid-vax doctor this week. I personally think this is appalling journalism and shows lack of editorial balance and poor judgement. It's important to report a range of views. But when it comes to matters of public health and indeed the pandemic you have a responsibility to ensure people are not misinformed. To give front page position to this story, and a single GP's views including that the vaccine is actually gene therapy, is astounding. His claims are extreme, and in many instances unfounded. He seems to ignore the public health benefits of the Covid vaccination, and a huge pile of data and validation. What's worse is that you appear to have just noted this man's claims down and repeated them. No fact checking.

No running these claims past an immunologist or a vaccine expert. No reference to scientific studies. Nothing from the Ministry of Health, or his recent employer. No mention of the case last week that, contrary to his views, confirmed that human rights are not being breached because of the Vaccine Mandate. Poor show, Wānaka Sun. Felicity Lycett, Wānaka

One-sided You should be embarrassed by your front page story, Covid ruling: GP quits. The story is certainly news worthy, but the one sided treatment you gave it was substandard.

It is one thing to give a platform to an out-out-of-work doctor, an outcast from his own profession, but it is quite irresponsible to allow his dangerous opinions to stand without redress or balance from either the Aspiring Medical Centre or anyone from the government.

We are in the middle of a global pandemic. The government and the country are doing their best to get everyone vaccinated in order to save lives, save the economy and protect our way of life. Mark Edmond is certainly entitled to his view, just as the government and the Aspiring Medical Centre are entitled to say “no thanks, see you later.”

His arguments are flimsy nonsense unsupported by scientific fact yet you trumpeted them all over your front page without so much as a word of balance from the overwhelming body of proven research that exists. The standard of journalism for this story was appalling. You should print a front page balancing article to salvage any journalistic integrity your paper retains.

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What we rely on It is sad to see the departure of Dr Mark Edmond who, from all accounts, has served the people of this district well for many years.

It was interesting to read the views of an informed antivaxxer, suggesting people higher up the chain have been disengenuous in calling our jab a vaccine, when in his view it is not.

As reported, Dr Edmond then moves on to the freedoms that are being sacrificed, five in all are noted; freedom of movement, freedom to decide what goes into our body, freedom of association, freedom of speech, freedom to have a choice over wearing a mask. It is at this point that the Doctor’s argument disintegrates.

No matter how far back in history you choose to go, let’s say when humanoids came down from the trees and developed eventually into the form we enjoy today, we have progressed in groups, we have had to cooperate, in groups, in communities, in tribes, eventually nations. Cooperation was the key to the development of civil society we enjoy today. That cooperation was achieved by a variety of means including coercion, but by and large in the English-speaking world, the now prevailing democratic process has meant that the decisions of the government of the day are accepted.

So, the essence of a successful social democratic regime such as we enjoy in this country is people accepting the policies, benefits and protection that the State offers.

In return the citizens, by their participation in the above, implicitly or explicitly agree to live with and abide by the restrictions imposed upon them.

The vaccines, whilst not perfect, are having a dramatically beneficial effect. What would Dr Edmond have done to stem the passage of the virus?

(Abridged) Evan Alty, Lake Hawea Township

Too much noise I agree with Christopher Horan’s comments on noisy dining.

I am 75 years of age, and have reasonably good hearing, but I find eating out at restaurants often very tiring because of the loud background noise from people and canned music.

My wife and I have walked into, and straight out of cafes where the music is either too loud, or just a continuous thump, thump, thump sound. Sometimes I think in the mornings it may be that the staff have put on music they like and at a volume they like whilst getting the café ready to open, and then forgot to change the music and turn the volume down.

I find it useless going to a restaurant or café with a group of people all sitting at a long table as I can only concentrate on the person either side of me.

In the end, I turn off, and tend to be the first to leave.

Please restaurants, turn down the music so we can enjoy verbal communication.

When the restaurants are crowded, don’t turn the music up, turn it off. It is not necessary.

Stuart Landsborough, Wānaka

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Bopp C Calvin Constable, NZPD Gidday Wānaka and surrounds, hope you’ve all been well. Great spot of rain we’ve had going on this Sunday as I write up the weekly report. It’s a stark contrast to the great day on Thursday. I saw many people enjoying a meal with a brew outside Lake Bar etc as I drove past on my evening shift and thought lucky individuals, that’s what I’d rather be doing!

Compulsory weather chat done, here’s what has been keeping us busy this week.

On Monday two drivers lost their license for excess demerits. These add up quickly from a range of bad driving so best to stick to the rules and be safe. Dayshift got together for a bit of a shindig and focused on some road policing. Stay off your phones and buckle up. Some work was done outside MAC in the morning. I know it can be tricky, but please don’t stop on the yellow lines because it causes lanes to become two abreast with cars and that’s when accidents can happen.

On Tuesday there was a report of decking timber being stolen from a property.

Unfortunately, we do have those types of people in Wānaka who take things from others, so please do what you can to minimise the risk of theft.

An enquiry was done at an address and while at the door the Officer saw in the glasshouse some interesting looking “tomato plants”. The plants were confiscated and destroyed.

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Wednesday saw a driver operating a vehicle they weren’t supposed to, and another individual caused a fracas at a pub. If pubs ask you to leave then please oblige.

On Thursday two family harm incidents were attended to and a pub got caught not abiding to the Covid rules around bar service. We know it gets on a lot of licenced premises owner’s nerves when they see others not complying, so a line of encouragement, it is the same rules for all. There was also a checkpoint done in the evening and thankfully no drunk drivers. Cheers to all for enjoying a drink responsibly. A word of advice though, don’t do a U-turn when you see the checkpoint because we will catch up with you.

Friday revealed an early morning callout to an address that was left unlocked. The whole debacle could have been avoided if the owners just locked their place up when they left. The evening kicked off with a civil dispute, a house fire, a drink driver, a mountain bike crash, more patrons refusing to leave a pub and another drunk driver who crashed their vehicle through a fence.

Saturday was a quiet enough day and then in the evening a burglary was attended, and another drunk driver was caught.

There is still a steady stream of Facebook frauds being reported. Some are even getting creative and sending buyers to an address for pickup that is fictitious, or a holiday home.

Take care everyone and have a great week.

Thanks for being a great community to serve.

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Planning & Strategy Committee Meeting - Council Chambers, 10 Gorge Road, Queenstown. Tuesday 7 December at 10.00am.

Wānaka Community Board – Armstrong Room, Lake Wānaka Centre. Thursday 9 December at 10.00am.

Council Meeting – Council Chambers, 10 Gorge Road, Queenstown. Thursday 16 December at 1.00pm.

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Having your say Thank you to everyone who attended meetings in Wānaka and Queenstown last week to share your knowledge and ambitions for the way our beautiful lakes and waterways in the Upper Lakes area should be managed for generations to come.

In the coming months, the Otago Regional Council and Kāi Tahu are hosting similar meetings all around Otago as we develop a new Land and Water Regional Plan – a crucial policy document for Otago that will set the management of freshwater and land in our region. Your input is essential to what goes into this plan and we’re grateful for your local thoughts, advice, experience and knowledge.

To develop this plan, we’re looking at different areas within Otago one by one. This ensures that – as well as having some guidelines that apply across the whole region – we also tailor our policies to the different parts of Otago, which have diverse environments, values, challenges, and land use practices. We call these geographic areas ‘Freshwater Management Units’, and some of them are broken down into smaller parts, called ‘rohe’ (a Māori word meaning area).

The Upper Lakes is a rohe, a smaller part of the Clutha/Mata-Au freshwater management unit.

All of that’s to say: we need to work out a set of rules for how we manage land and water in the upper lakes (with the best water quality in Otago) to preserve their beauty for future generations – and we need your help to do that.

The Upper Lakes rohe contains the glacial

lakes Wānaka, Hāwea and Wakatipu and their tributaries. It also incorporates the mountain ranges of the Southern Alps in the north.

Overall, water quality in this area is excellent.

It was great to have over 60 people from around the area come along to share their thoughts with us last week. If you missed the meetings, it’s not too late to have your say. Until December 10, you can share your thoughts on managing freshwater and land in the area through our website. You can take a look at what we know about the upper lakes from our science monitoring, and view the presentation from last week’s meetings.

This is by no means the last chance to have your input into the Land and Water Regional Plan, but it is an important opportunity to influence the early stages of the development of the plan. We are planning a follow-up meeting next February, where ORC and Kāi Tahu will present and discuss a preferred approach to land and water management in this rohe, based in part on the input we receive now. After the plan is notified, by the end of 2023, there will be another opportunity for public input through the submissions process.

To see the presentation, view scientific information about the Upper Lakes rohe, and have your say, visit www.orc.govt.nz/ UpperLakes.

– By Gary Kelliher *Gary Kelliher is an Otago Regional Councillor for the Dunstan Constituency.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A MUM

A week to forget Pushing the stroller up the hill in the scorching sun whilst sipping water from the straw of my toddler's bottle is exactly how I started and ended my week.

You see, I've been pretty forgetful this past week.

Forgetting my own water bottle is just the start.

On Tuesday, we got caught in the rain after forgetting Toby’s coat. Luckily I had the rain cover but it was a new rain cover and I somehow managed to put it on the wrong way. Luckily, I realised before Toby’s feet had got too wet. It did take a while though.

On Wednesday, we took a drive to a local cafe.

When we returned home in the car, I realised I had left my cardigan there. That would have been fine if my purse wasn’t in the pocket along with the keys to our house.

I then had to drive back to the cafe with a tired and very frustrated Tobias which soon turned into a full meltdown.

As I opened the car door to get him out, I noticed my cardigan, as clear as day, wedged between Toby’s car seat and the door.

To be fair, there was no way I could have seen it from where I was sitting.

I then had to get back in the car and drive home with an even angrier Tobias. A wasted journey. A waste of petrol. And a waste of tears.

On Sunday, we took Tobias swimming and I actually managed to remember everything. Win. But, as we were leaving the Rec Centre, I realised I had left my phone by the side of the pool.

Was it just a bad week or is this something I'm going to have to get used to? I presume it is probably the latter.

As Tobias gets older and our schedules grow, I can see myself drinking from his straw more often.

I could have been annoyed at myself for

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forgetting my water bottle, I could have consumed myself in “bad mum” guilt for leaving his coat behind, and I could have gone into a panic about losing my phone - but that wouldn't have helped.

Unfortunately, though, that's exactly what I did. I just can’t help it.

I know I'm going to do silly things over and over. I guess it’s going to take a few more forgotten water bottles to get used to it.

– By Daisy Watford

SITUATION VACANT

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PREDATOR CONTROL FIELD CREW ROLES (Full-time, 35 hrs week)

This is an enterprising landscape scale conservation and human well-being project, aiming to provide both employment opportunities and game changing outcomes for biodiversity conservation in the region.

We are seeking field crew to work predominantly in the Makarora and Matukituki catchments to: • Install new trap lines in the backcountry.

• Maintain and clear existing and new traplines.

• Construct traps.

• Monitor biodiversity.

• And do other general bio-diversity enhancement tasks Key attributes to succeed in this role: • A high level of fitness and the ability to carry heavy loads.

• Being comfortable working both solo and as a small team for extended periods in the backcountry in variable weather conditions.

• Commitment to conservation • The ability to stay overnight in the backcountry when required • Be familiar in use of a map and compass/GPS. • Commitment to excellent health & safety practices • Hold a current driver’s licence.

• Willingness to handle dead rats.

A current First Aid certificate and firearms licence would also be advantageous.

Job descriptions on request. Applications close, Monday 6th December to: gsdworkforce@bungy.co.nz

CONSERVATION SPECIALIST ROLES (Full-time, fixed term Jan 2022 - June 2024)

This is an enterprising landscape scale conservation and human well-being project, aiming to provide both employment opportunities and game changing outcomes for biodiversity conservation in the region.

1. BIODIVERSITY SPECIALIST An experienced and highly motivated person is sought to design and execute a system of predator suppression and biodiversity conservation - involving practical application, monitoring and analysis of data.

Key attributes to succeed in this role: - Relevant conservation tertiary qualifications and field experience - Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills - Proven data management, analysis and report writing acumen

2. PLANNING SPECIALIST Performing a key coordination role across this project, this role will involve optimising the current predator suppression network and planning for expansion opportunities, including pest eradication and biodiversity gains.

Key attributes to succeed in this role: - Relevant conservation tertiary qualification - Extensive experience in planning conservation projects - Communication and multi-tasking abilities - Highly motivated, achievement-oriented and innovative professional

Job descriptions on request. Applications close, Monday 6th December to: gsdworkforce@bungy.co.nz

ARE YOU OUR NEW EDITOR? A unique position in one of New Zealand’s most desirable communities has become available at The Wānaka Sun. We are looking for a full-time editor who can build on recent changes in our weekly publication and drive up readership on our on-line platform.

The successful applicant will be a respected multi-skilled journalist with a reputation for outstanding communication, organisation and leadership – and someone comfortable with a camera and digital media. He or she will constantly update our website and produce a weekly print product filled with breaking news, well subbed supplied content, regular columns and great photography.

WEEKEND/CASUAL SALES HOST Casual contract – 8+ hours per week

Excellent Hourly Rate This is a seasonal sales role working Saturdays and Sundays between 11am and 3pm, December - March, with additional weekends and leave coverage as required. The role entails conducting village and show home tours, correspondence with enquirers, administration and office support and some light housekeeping duties to keep our show homes in tip top condition.

Mandatory requirements: • Sales/relationship management experience • Excellent communication skills • Experience working with older people • Microsoft Office skills • Fully vaccinated • Clean police record • New Zealand residency Please send your application including CV to info@aspiringvillage.co.nz by 1 December.

Our new editor will, ideally, arrive with a sound knowledge of Wānaka.

Journalism will be our new editor’s life, not 9-to-5. The successful applicant will see this role as a long-term appointment.

Organising content and building contacts will be two of the major strengths of our new editor who will work in the community.

Our new editor will be a self-starter, highly motivated and flexible.

Mentoring will be available if our new editor requires it.

If you are looking for a challenging role in a positive, friendly environment, plus the benefits of working in one of the fastest-growing regions in the country, apply today to admin@thewanakasun.co.nz with your CV and cover letter.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.

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Despite general perception, we do not attract large crowds to our buying days, usually only a handful of people at any one time.

Our staff are fully vaccinated and we will be observing applicable Covid Level 2 or Level 1 protocols for small gatherings.

Please wear your mask. Thank you.

John Bertrand (Collectables) Limited T: 04 232 9832 • E: info@bertrand.co.nz Level 1 Harcourt’s Building, 215 Main Road, Tawa, Wellington 5028 PO Box 323, Wellington 6140

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