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Jane Bercelli of Hawea is pictured taking a break while lead climbing Wet Winkle (a challenging grade 22 route) above Diamond Lake last weekend. Jane and two other members of a local women’s rock climbing group took to the shaded crag in Sunday’s heat.

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Toilet training for tourists Tim Brewster

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Slow, safe and skilful page 11

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Volunteer wardens patrolling the Lake Hawea foreshore to monitor freedom campers and stop the amount of human waste left on the ground have now been given authority to issue infringement notices.

The group of six Lake Hawea residents who regularly walk the foreshore have been briefed by QLDC community services general manager Paul Wilson and issued with warrant badges signed by the mayor.

The local initiative has been planned for more than a year and a similar warden programme is currently also being considered in Kingston.

Hawea Community Association vice president Di Turnbull is one of the wardens and said the main focus is on educating and communicating with campers, but having the authority to issue infringement notices will add to the group’s effectiveness.

“It’s a pity it’s come to this, but finding toilet waste and bottles in the bushes is not much fun at all.”

No overnight camping is permitted on public land in the township of Lake

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The only people making money from them are the owners of the rental campervans.

Hawea, and campers who appear to be setting up for the night will be advised to move on to one of the commercial camping areas. If they are still camped on public land in the township the next morning then a spot fine of $200 will be issued.

The issue of freedom camping and attempts to manage it in the Southern Lakes area has once again been the subject of national media attention this week when it was revealed that

only 33 of 150 infringement notices worth $30,000 have been paid since they started being issued in September.

HCA president Rachel Brown was interviewed on the subject by National Radio this week and used the wardens as an example of an effective solution to the problem. She said the initiative has been perceived by some as anti-tourist, but the main offenders were only a small part of the tourist economy who spend very

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“The only people making money from them are the owners of the rental campervans.”

She said it was unfortunate that, due to national legislation, local bylaws can only be enforced on council land. This means campers using the west side of Lake Hawea from the campground up to the Neck can not be fined by the wardens as it comes under LINZ legislation.

They can however be approached and educated about using the toilets in the area and asked not to litter or leave waste on the ground.

Di said she and the other five wardens, John Taylor, Errol Carr, Graham Valentine, Doug Brenssell and Neil Brown, all have pamphlets to hand out and will communicate with cellphones enabling them to follow up in the morning to check whether campers have followed their advice.

“It’s amazing how they sneak in behind some places,” Di said.

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inbrief Scanner case presented Dunstan Hospital’s case for a CT scanner was presented at meetings in Cromwell on Tuesday night and Alexandra last night.

Central Otago Health Services Ltd (which runs Dunstan Hospital) chairman Russell McGeorge told the hundreds of meeting participants the hospital is confident of sourcing funds from charitable trusts. The capital cost of the scanner is likely to be around $800,000 and the annual operating costs less than $400,000.

The Southern District Health Board had initially recommended Otago communities should decide by consensus whether the scanner be sited at Dunstan or Lakes District Hospital in Queenstown, but is now suggesting a panel and terms of reference be established to review the scanner location.

A meeting will be held in Wanaka this evening (Thursday) to present Dunstan’s case for a scanner to the community and seek the community’s feedback. The meeting will be held at 7.30pm in the Lake Wanaka Centre.

Teenagers remanded Three of the teenagers involved in the assault on two Englishmen in Wanaka in October were remanded on bail at the Queenstown District Court this week. A 17-year-old appeared on Monday, facing a charge of injuring with intent; another 17year-old appeared on Tuesday, facing two charges: injuring with intent and assault with intent to injure; and a 16-year-old also appeared on Tuesday facing a charge of causing injuries with intent to injure.

All three teenagers have been remanded to appear in the Youth Court on January 17, 2012.

Climber rescued A climber was flown off Mount Aspiring last weekend after tearing a knee ligament while descending the peak.

The Christchurch climber and his companion alerted police on Saturday morning and were rescued by helicopter from French Ridge Hut. The climber was treated at the Wanaka Lakes Health Centre.

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Wanaka Sun Christmas Food Bank Drive Tuesday 20 December, collection from 6.30pm.

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Sue Wards

The two snow groomers purchased last year by the Snow Park have been repossessed by SK1 Industries.

SK1 Industries general manager Tom Elworthy confirmed the groomers had been “legally repossessed” but said the groomers are paid up to date and there’s “no problem”. The groomers were sold to Snow Park Holdings Ltd on a finance basis and SK1 is now in discussion with Snow

Park Holdings Ltd to convert the arrangement to an operating lease, he said.

Meanwhile the Lee family, who established the Snow Park, and the Synnott family, who established Snow Park Holdings, have been involved in a confidential mediation process this week. Sam Lee resigned last May as director of Snow Park Holdings after entering a business partnership with Sean Synnott and Robyn Sadowski-Synnott in

March 2010. In June this year Snow Park Holdings registered a caveat against the Lees’ company to prevent the Lees from dealing with their land. The Invercargill High Court ordered in August that the caveat should not lapse, but provided a partial discharge for a small block of land.

The Lee family declined to comment and Sean Synnott could not be reached for comment.

Families in need will benefit Sue Wards Six days out from the Wanaka Sun Christmas Food Bank Drive, we take a closer look at who will benefit from our donations next Tuesday.

Community social worker Gaye Thompson, who oversees the Community Networks food bank, said most of the food bank users are long term residents, who have either struck a bad patch or are waiting to sign on for a benefit. “Things have got a bit tighter, and the only thing that’s flexible is the food budget,” she said. Most of these people just need a bit of help until they can get back on their feet.

Recipients of the food bankincludesinglewomen, couples and occasionally older people, but the majority are families.

Life in Wanaka can be expensive. “It’s tough for a working family but it’s even worse for people trying to survive on a benefit,” Gaye said. Community Networks ensures people do not become dependent on the

Future finds form Tim Brewster After two rounds of consultations involving more than 1000 people, surveys by schoolchildren, hui and online surveys, the draft vision for Shaping the Future is getting closer.

Co-facilitator Dave Roberts said he expects there to be a presentation in February which will reflect the combined efforts of a large number of people.

Shaping the Future is an initiative aimed at enablingmoreinvolvement by the community in decision making at a local level. Participants have been working to create a shared vision for the future of the area, and a number of themes have been consistently coming through, Dave said. One of the main themes has been about the development of townships

and the need to encourage and maintain a pristine natural environment as much as possible.

Communities have stressed a desire for meeting places where they can gather, such as farmer’s markets and green spaces for outdoor activities. There has also been a recurring theme of a desire to have strong connections to other communities. Creating a welcoming environment for visitors to the area and valuing people in the community was another aspiration consistently discussed.

Dave said after meeting with local iwi, the importance of both kaitiatanga (guardianship of the environment) manaakitanga (making people feel welcome) were highlighted as important goals fitting in squarely with other groups’ ambitions for the area.

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Constable Bruce McLean during last year’s drive.

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food bank by providing budget advice and looking at what needs to change in people’s lives to get them back on their feet.

The Wanaka Sun Christmas Food Bank Drive next week will be a big boost in brightening up Christmas for these local families. Gaye suggested people who want to donate next Tuesday think about things which will offer some Christmas cheer,

including small gifts for children, teenagers or adults. The aim is to help people go into Christmas with less stress, she said: “With a smile and not dread.”

Food bank drive organiser Alan McKay (telephone 443 5661) still needs vehicles, drivers and collectors to help on Tuesday. Thank you for your support for local families.

Hawea Flat man Peter James, 42, admitted a charge of intimidation in the Queenstown District Court on Tuesday after Judge Dominic Flatley questioned the initial charge of dangerous driving. Judge Flatley also questioned Peter’s suitability to work with Wanaka LandSAR, because of his “propensity to act in an aggressive manner”, The Otago Daily Times reported The charge relates to an incident where Peter chased his ex-partner along Camphill Road, then slowed down in front of her until their vehicles connected. Judge Flatley said the man’s actions were “entirely inappropriate and potentially dangerous”. If Peter attends at least six voluntary counselling sessions on anger management, a conviction and discharge or a suspended sentence could be considered, the judge said. Peter was remanded on bail to April 4.

Support for fun park Sue Wards The family trust proposing to develop an entertainment facility opposite Wanaka Airport has won the backing of the Environment Court.

The R and J Young Family Trust applied for resource consent last year to develop land on the corner of State Highway 6 and Mt Barker Road as a commercial entertainment facility featuring go-karts, bumper boats, ten pin bowling and a café.

Hearing commissioners David Collins and Sally Middleton granted resource consent in May 2010, subject to conditions. Three opposing parties appealed the decision, following which the QLDC Strategy Committee met and decided not to support the commissioners’ decision. Council

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then applied to the Environment Court to call evidence from council staff to oppose the decision.

The Young family opposed the council’s application and Judge Jackson of the Environment Court has backed them up, refusing the application and citing the need for public confidence in the process. Young Family Trust spokesperson Ross Young said he is delighted with the court’s decision. “It is an important decision for us and sets the ground for all future applicants for resource consent to be able to properly rely on a decision made by this council in its favour.”

Strategy committee chairman Lyal Cocks told the Wanaka Sun the committee will now go back and have another look at the issue.

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West house levelled

The Wanaka lakefront house built by Wanaka identities Gra and Olive West in the 1950s is now officially a demolition zone.

Chainsaws felled the 12 metre high walnut tree which had shaded the backyard for more than 50 years and a digger started clearing the property in preparation for a new three storey commercial building planned for the site.

Olive West died last year and the Snow Park most recently used the house for its offices, vacating it at the end of November.

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Rowers getting closer to a home A formal notification to grant a lease to the Wanaka Rowing Club has moved the club’s plans for a clubhouse to “another level”, club president Dave Varney said.

An area by Stoney Creek has been pegged out and drawings of the proposed clubrooms presented to the QLDC so submissions can be made by interested parties.

Submissions close on February 10, 2012.

Outdoor tourism workshop Tim Brewster Wanaka’s outdoor tourism operators were given the chance to share their views and find out about changes in regulations at an industry workshop on Tuesday.

Presented by Rachel Moore of the Tourism Industry of New Zealand and Rachael Gemmell of Outdoors New Zealand, the workshop was one of 11 held around the country in preparation for industry guidelines being released by the Department of Labour in February.

Auditing options and regulations

specific to different types of activities and operator size were discussed.

Rachel said an estimated 14 operators took part in the workshop, and were reassured that “the adventure stays in adventure”.

The outdoor industry in New Zealand has a strong culture of sharing safety information and a newly launched website by Support Adventure has been a successful resource for operators.

Chris Riley of Eco Wanaka said the presentation was very well run with a good framework and provided a good “heads up” on what is happening.

Project Pure finally on track Wanaka’s multi-million dollar wastewater processing treatment plant, Project Pure, has been officially handed over to the Queenstown Lakes District Council.

The plant’s two year operational period was extended due to challenges at the plant, including pervasive odour problems and ongoing maintenance issues. The most recent incident involved a burst pipeline near the Cardrona River on State Highway 6, which resulted in raw effluent pooling in a paddock.

Council entered into a contract with UGL Ltd in July 2007 to design, construct and operate the treatment plant, adjacent to Wanaka Airport, and has only now taken over the ongoing maintenance and operation of the plant (contracted to council’s three waters contractor Veolia

Water Ltd).

“There have been adjustments made along the way to address issues such as odour management,” QLDC acting infrastructure general manager Ken Gousmett said. “I am happy to report the recent operational

of infrastructure making a major contribution to the clean green reputation of this district,” he said.

Project Pure brought an end to the practice of discharging treated waste water to the Clutha River; instead the treated water

There have been adjustments made along the way to address issues such as odour management. history has largely been satisfactory, particularly around the quality of treated effluent which is of a high standard.”

The informal handover was attended by QLDC deputy mayor and Wanaka Community Board chairman Lyal Cocks. “It is great to see the plant operating as it should. It is a significant piece

is discharged to airport land in an extensive underground soakage network.

UGL Ltd has provided a ten year warranty from the official handover date of November 30, 2011.

Air service a “toughie” Sue Wards There is no easy answer to Wanaka’s air service woes, according to Lake Wanaka Tourism general manager James Helmore.

Air New Zealand subsidiary Eagle Air announced last week its trial flight schedule of nine flights per week between Wanaka and Christchurch will be cut to seven flights a week, resulting in a once-a-day flight schedule. Eagle Air general manager Carrie Hurihanganui said the

current business market to and from Wanaka is insufficient to support nine flights a week.

than Wanaka because of the price. “It’s a toughie.

We’ve got a big hurdle to overcome in terms of the

We’ve got a big hurdle to overcome in terms of the price point.

However, James Helmore said Wanaka’s business sector may be big enough to justify the flight schedule, but people are not prepared to pay the premium. He chooses to fly via Queenstown rather

price point. I’d love for everyone to be using the flight out of here, but it requires everyone to take a bit of a hit.”

Cancelled flights and delays at Wanaka Airport are also factors

in people’s decision to use Queenstown Airport instead, James said, and there is probably not a big enough business sector here to justify moving to a larger aircraft, which would allow for lower fares.

Lake Wanaka Tourism is working with the Wanaka Chamber of Commerce economic think tank, looking at ways to improve economic diversity in the town.

Chamber of Commerce president Leigh Stock could not be reached for comment

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One dog night

Welli Wood weekend The winners of this year’s Wanakafest’s Lone Star Movie Fest have just returned from a weekend in New Zealand’s film-making capital.

Filmmaker Chris Kirkham and star Mark Morrison won a Welli Wood Weekend as the grand prize in the film competition, with ‘Greatest American

Hallelujah: a success Months of practice paid off for 45 local singers on Sunday when their performance of Handel’s Messiah was enjoyed by an overflowing church.

The large audience meant some people had to listen from the lawn outside. “They also joined in lustily with the Hallelujah chorus, especially the children,” organiser Marjon Gilbert said. She thanked the community for its support, including the Wanaka churches and the Upper Clutha Community Arts Council who provided grants, the Presbyterian ladies who provided refreshments, and Cheryl Taylor who played eight choruses, ten solos and two instrumentals during the performance.

The performance raised $626 for the Salvation Army Christchurch.

Hero’, which was filmed throughout Mark’s stag day in Wanaka. The two men enjoyed a trip to Wellington courtesy of the Wanakafest Community Trust and World Travellers, which included a night at Park Road Post Productions Apartments and tour of the private editing suites at Park Road Post Productions. They also

viewed WETA material in Peter Jackson’s private cinema and in the full cinema sound suite.

“It was a fantastic opportunity to be given rock star treatment at such a world class facility,” Mark said.

“It was an absolute privilege to see some of the behind the scenes technology WETA has to offer.”

Mark Morrison and Chris Kirkham.

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Power outage Parts of Wanaka, including the central business district, experienced a power outage yesterday (Wednesday) afternoon for about an hour and a half. Businesses and homes lost power at 3.08pm due to a main cable fault in the central business district which also affected parts of Cromwell and power was restored at about 4.40pm.

Wanaka band SKAT are pictured performing at a fundraiser last week to raise money for the acquisition of a new Aspiring Avalanche rescue dog Zeffer. Enough money was raised to purchase the pup and a kennel.

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Rail Trail guide

If you’re interested in biking the Otago Central Rail Trail, you’ll also be interested in getting your hands on an easy, pocket-sized guide to the trail. The Wanaka Sun has one copy of the Otago Central Rail Trail Easy Guide, written by Brian and Diane Miller, to give away to a reader. The guide covers everything you need to know and more about the trail. Email admin@thewanakasun.co.nz with Rail Trail in the subject line to go into the draw to win.

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Pop up picnickers More than 100 picnickers enjoyed an afternoon of art, live poetry, soulful beats and tasty treats at Johns Creek, Lake Hawea, in support of the expansion of Wanaka-based radio station Beats FM. The event raised more than $550, which will help towards funding transmitters in Hawea and Albert Town.

Paul Symon and Jessica Griffin of Wanaka are pictured above.

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Harbourmaster Marty Black is advising boat and jetski users they will be fined if they do not follow the rules. Several boaties on Lake Wanaka and Lake Hawea have been dealt with regarding their failure to wear lifejackets ($300 fine) or failing to have a spotter on board while towing waterskiers, wakeboarders or tubes ($500 fine for the driver and $300 fine for the person being towed).

Water quality concern A meeting between Protect Our Water and two water scientists from the Otago Regional Council at Hawea Flat on Tuesday has resulted in a decision by the newly incorporated society to make a formal submission outlining their concerns.

POW spokesperson Curly Thomas said the ORC has indicated they are formulating a water plan for monitoring for contamination and may use existing bores in the area to collect data.

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Plods’ Patch progress A resource consent application has been lodged with Lakes Environmental for a police station to be built on Ballantyne Road near the Department of Conservation. The proposed site will be subdivided into three parcels: one each to be transferred to New Zealand Police and the New Zealand Fire Service. The third parcel will remain with DOC. Subject to the approval processes and the construction progress, the new station could be operational by late next year. The police station will have the facilities for an operational centre for PoliceSAR, LandSAR or special operations activities.

The building will also have stand-alone capabilities for up to 48 hours with potable water and a back-up power supply. The custodial facilities will include secure prisoner transfer into short-term holding facilities, a charge room, excess breath alcohol facilities, video interview rooms and a medical examination room.

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Help needed

Charlotte Trundle The Otago SPCA needs help fundraising. This year has been tough on everyone including the Otago SPCA who need to raise $750,000 per year to operate. Local inspector and fundraiser Helen Saunders said they were desperate for help.

“We need the community to come to the party and help us fundraise, adopt animals or become a SPCA member,” she said.

As Wanaka does not have an SPCA, all abandoned animals

This week’s Wanaka Sun giveaway winners Carol Hannon is the winner of ‘Hand Me Down’, a Michelle Holman novel.

Cromwell’s Claire Walkinshaw and Wanaka’s Neda Byrne have each won a copy of Linsday Wood’s ‘Beach Bag Boogie’ for sharing their favourite childhood memories of jellyfish at Oreti Beach, Southland and family holidays by the Caspian Sea before the 1979 Iranian revolution.

The books can be picked up in the Wanaka Sun office in Spencer House Mall.

Mt Barker subdivision proposed Criffel Deer Ltd’s application to subdivide land which is part of Criffel Deer Farm on Mount Barker Road has been publicly notified. Resource consent is being sought to subdivide the 11.6ha of rural general zoned land into four sections and to create two residential building platforms. Of the proposed lots, two contain existing housing and sheds. The application has been assessed as a non-complying activity and submissions close on Friday January 27.

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Helen Saunders of SPCA Otago with Doris.

are taken to Alexandra. This year there were 127 animal welfare complaints in the Central Otago region. “It is a problem everywhere.

In Wanaka it happens a lot at the end of the season, where people just leave their animals and leave town,” Helen said.

Running costs have also increased this year with the introduction of a nationwide campaign called ‘saving lives’ which means homeless but healthy animals will not be euthanized.

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Several hundred hectares of beech forest in the Dingle Burn Valley near Wanaka have been defoliated by mountain beech moth caterpillars (Proteodes carnifex).

Department of Conservation Otago botanist John Barkla discovered the defoliation while monitoring a rare plant – Pittosporum patulum. He said it was a periodic natural event and, from time to time, whole tracts of sub-alpine South Island

forests are affected by the moth, which turns the affected forest grey-brown. “We don’t need to consider artificial control

the complete recovery of healthy trees because both caterpillar and host have evolved together over a long period of time.”

We don’t need to consider artificial control methods. methods because these moth numbers will fall dramatically after the epidemic and mountain beech has a natural ability to refoliate,” John said. “We expect

Trees at the upper forest limit or those weakened by old age may suffer partial crown death and in some cases may die, and because defoliation allows

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more light to fall on the forest floor, an uncharacteristic mat of vigorous grasses and weeds can develop, adversely affecting seedling growth.

Caterpillars of this moth are usually found only on black or mountain beech but they occasionallyoccuronredandsilver beech which are growing close to black or mountain beech. Silver beech forest at the uppermost limit of the Dingle Burn forest appears to be unaffected.

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Rising to the challenge Fourteen young farmers rose to the challenge of the Otago District final of the National Bank Young Farmer Contest in Tarras on Saturday. Tasks included pikelet making and rabbit skinning, but the most challenging for contestants was heaving 23kg sandbags, according to convenor Jonny Trevathan. A crowd of supporters kept the contestants going, with Dean Rabbidge of Wyndham emerging as the winner, Simon Patterson of Maniototo second, Hayden Peter of Winton third and Craig Moffat of South Otago fourth.

Dean will go on to the regional finals early next year. The regional finalists compete for a $300,000 prize pack in the Grand Final in May. Pictured above is Olivia Ross of Western Southland and, below, Jono Gardyne PHOTOs: wanaka.tv from Southland.

Now in Wanaka: The Ecolawn Top Dresser is the No1 seller in North America.

Sustainable methods of organic lawncare for sport fields and domestic use have had a big boost in the Wanaka area recently thanks to Conal Wattam of Wanaka Compost.

With the addition of the Ecolawn top dresser to his toolkit, Conal is now offering homeowners and businesses the latest technology for spreading organic compost on their lawns.

“Compost is the vehicle for the soil biology and subsequent soil improvement,” said Conal at a recent demonstration of

the self propelled applicator he imported from Canada.

Based on a philosophy of “upcycling” using lawn clippings

If the soil is ignored and only the plant is fed, weeds and grass diseases are a common result and a cycle of soil

Compost is the vehicle for biology and soil improvement. and other garden waste to improve the quality of the soil, the top dresser provides a fast, efficient way to enrich the quality of a plant’s environment rather than simply relying on expensive fertilisers and sprays.

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Facelift for hut The backcountry hut at the head of the Timaru River Valley (pictured) has been given a facelift.

Built in 1962 as a forestry hut, the Top Timaru Hut in the Hawea Conservation Park sat in a dark gorge on the opposite side of the river to the walking track. The hut is a

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clad in coloursteel to blend into the tussock setting and the renovation includes an increase in sleeping capacity from four to six and a covered porch.

“For those who can remember the early tin huts built by the forest service, the new hut will be something special to see.

It’s had a significant makeover and, in this ideal location, should be around for another 20 years. popular base for hunters and with the arrival of the Te Araroa Walkway through the valley it is also a stopover for trampers.

Last month DOC staff relocated the hut to the other side of the river to negate the need for visitors to cross the river, and to capture the all day sun. The hut has been

It has had a significant makeover and, in this ideal location, should be around for another 20 years.” Wanaka Area manager Paul Hellebrekers said.

Te Araroa Trust South Island Project Manager Michael Pullar said, “the hut’s relocation and upgrade was a welcome

Moon music

Songstress Carolina Moon will perform at The Riverhouse this weekend.

Carolina spent her formative years on the London jazz and world music scene and in 2002 studied at the Jazz India Vocal

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effort on a trail section that is a Te Araroa highlight”.

“The Trust has received great support from Department of Conservation the length of the country and the contribution from staff in the Wanaka area has been enthusiastic,” Michael said. “They have gone above and beyond to deliver tracks and a hut system worthy of this spectacular region.”

The full track is 54km long and is a three to four day tramp from Birchwood Road in the north to Timaru River Road on the shores of Lake Hawea. The track includes the Breast Hill section opened in March this year.

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She will be accompanied at the Riverhouse by her band, international saxophonist Roger Manins, guitarist Nigel Gavin, bass player Matthias Erdrich and Chris O’Connor on drums.

Carolina has performed and collaborated with many leading artists and her album Shaman’s Kiss was nominated in the 2003 Australian Jazz Awards.

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Matters of the heart Two heart specialists will be the distinguished guest speakers at a wine and cheese evening in Lake Hawea next month.

The group fundraising for the Lake Hawea Community Centre redevelopment has managed to secure Professor David Hearse, a cardiovascular researcher at Kings College in London, and consultant cardiologist Dr Douglas Scott of Middlemore Hospital in Auckland to give a layman’s presentation of ‘affairs of the heart’ at the event on January 12, 2012.

Professor Hearse and Dr Scott both own holiday homes in Lake Hawea and were asked by Lake Hawea resident Doug Brenssell whether they would speak in aid of the community effort. “They were only too willing to help,” Doug said.

The event will also include the auction of a Suzie Ruddenklau painting, Immersion, which can be viewed at Wanaka Fine Wines. All proceeds from the event and auction will go to the community centre redevelopment.

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A 70-year-old Wanaka woman was arrested by Cromwell police on Monday in relation to a crash on State Highway 6 on Sunday in which a cyclist was seriously injured.

It is alleged the woman drove from the scene without stopping and she has been charged with careless driving causing injury, failing to stop and ascertain injury, and failing to report an accident. She has been summoned to appear in the Alexandra District Court on January 18.

The injured cyclist is in Dunedin Hospital with leg and spinal injuries.

Pies and disorder The police have increased their presence around the lakefront due to an increase in disorder over the past few weeks. “We completely understand that at the end of a great night in the awesome pubs around Wanaka that a pie is the best thing ever,” Constable Ingrid Glendining said. “However, fights aren’t cool, and if you are asked to move on, please do so. We aren’t there to ruin your evening; we’re trying to keep you and the area safe from these types of situations.”

Last week two 18-year-old males were arrested for breaching the liquor ban; a 22-year-old male was arrested and taken back to the police station for detox; and three Wanaka youths were involved in a non injury fight outside the DoughBin. They were warned and taken home to their parents.

Drugs and drink-driving Wanaka woman Briana Murray, 22, faced 17 charges under the Misuse of Drugs Act at the Queenstown District Court this week. She faces one charge each of conspiring to sell class A controlled methamphetamine; class A controlled LSD; class A and B controlled ecstasy and class C controlled cannabis plant material. She also faces nine charges of offering to sell methamphetamine to a person of or over the age of 18 and one charge of offering to sell cannabis. She also faces charges of possessing drug paraphernalia. The charges all relate to the period from August 25 – September 3. Briana was remanded on bail to a postcommittal trial conference.

Bryan Burgess, 52, painter-decorator, was convicted of drink-driving. He had at least two previous convictions and was ordered to undertake 200 hours’ community work, nine months’ supervision, drug and alcohol assessment and follow-up, and disqualified for 14 months.

Tyre slasher returns A Rob Roy Lane resident woke on Sunday to find four tyres had been slashed on his boat trailer: the second time this has happened in the past two months. The trailer tyres had been replaced just days earlier. Police have asked anyone with information on this to call the Wanaka Police Station on 443 7272.

If you have information on any crimes call 0800CRIMESTOPPER (0800555111).

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Thirst aid on offer Wanaka St John youth cadets will offer thirst aid, as well as first aid, this summer by selling bottled spring water.

The local cadets received their first shipment of “Thirst Aid” this week which they will sell to raise funds for St John at events around Wanaka.

Wanaka Division Youth leader Tina Simmonds said some of the funds will go towards participation in future St John competitions and leadership events and some may be used for wider St John Wanaka projects. Senior cadets Hannah Gerrard and Bailey Masters said

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they hope to share their fundraising idea with other divisions and are bidding to have Thirst Aid used at the National Youth Festival in Queenstown next year.

St John Youth is New Zealand’s leading youth programme for young people aged from six to 18-years-old. The programme focuses on first aid, health care, leadership and general life skills.

The Wanaka St John youth division has achieved success at interdivisional competitions around the South Island.

Glendhu Bay ramp should be open this Saturday but the construction of the second ramp at the west end of the reserve has been delayed as the new sewerage system at the holiday camp has not been completed.

Boat users at Glendhu Bay Lakeside Holiday Park are asked to use beach areas where possible to launch their boats until December 17.

Youth cadets Brittany Budden and Christy Facer.

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Slow, safe and skilful

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Tim Brewster Cyclists Dara Beattie and Gracie Lee, both aged 11, practise their slow speed maneuvering before testing their skills on the roads around Wanaka.

The two girls along with about 80 year six, seven and eight children from Wanaka Primary and Holy Family schools took part in a cycling skills session organised by Kirsty Barr, the school

travel plan coordinator for the QLDC and run by police, teachers and parents on Tuesday.

After some technical skill work around cones, some slow riding and braking practise groups were led down to the lakefront, and on tracks and roads around the school area.

Dara said she was “a bit nervous” as she was just starting to ride her bike around more but was enjoying the experience.

PHOTO: tim brewster

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Thursday 15 December to Wednesday 21 December 2011

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sunnews

poeticjustice

Mini ball season winds down

Wanaka’s first youth poetry slam, held this week, was enthusiastically attended by 20 young poets who read in three knockout rounds. Organisers Laura Williamson and Liz Breslin hope it will become an annual event. “The poems were outstanding, the level of writing from some very young poets was exceptional,” they said. “The future of literature in Wanaka is looking very strong.”

The winning poem is printed below.

I am indisposed.

I am interposed.

I am composed I am centralised and conventionalised and my soul is half sized I have been commercialised and compartmentalised and alphabetised and chastised but one day I’ll be prized.

By Eleanor Merton, 17.

ticketgiveaway

Movie time

The Wanaka Sun has a double pass to give away to the movie of your choice at Rubys Cinema & Bar. Email admin@thewanakasun.co.nz and tell us your favourite Christmas movie to go into the draw.

Pip Barrett of Hawea Flat has an attempt at goal against Wanaka Primary Blue in the final week of the local miniball competition.

The competition is held in the fourth school term and attracts about 140 children aged from seven to 11 years old, with many of the players using the skills they learn to go on to play competition basketball.

PHOTO: wanaka.tv

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Thursday 15 December to Wednesday 21 December 2011

sunviews editorial

TXT MESS AGE

BOARD Re: the dog kennel contract -it was put out to tender.

Yay, yay, yay 4 work on cycle approach/exit on Albert Town Bridge.

It is great that dog owners pick up their dog doos but it is complete waste of time to then chuck the doos filled bag under the nearest tree cause that is now littering First punch or not, this does not excuse the enormity or the violence of their actions. Self defence ends when the threat is over, not when the threat ends up in hospital having head scans & is still recovering!

Explain please mr rubbish man. Everyone has put out our blue bags but you stop, go through a gate and pick up a BLACK BAG. Absolutely fabulous night at the symphony. Yippee, Christmassy!!

You could have left it ...but you didn’t!

Thank you for picking up my dog attacked blue dwarf rubbish bag on Aubrey Rd..:) Can somebody remove the swastika painted on the footpath at the lakefront by the log cabin?

Am i the only 1 who loves the txt mesge board ?? So many heroes, so many knife throwers. What a magic place we live in !!

People of wanaka before you text in these comments stop and think, you’re not just hurting the person that has made the mistake you are hurting their families as well. some of you may not realise how one little comment can do a lot of damage to innocent people. We have all made mistakes, some bigger that others but let people stand up, correct them and move on!

A power cut in Wanaka yesterday, which lasted for more than an hour, got me thinking about what brings people together.

The power cut resulted in an enforced social break for our team, and we talked about our respective Christmas plans. Family, friends and food were the common themes – and they are all elements of the Wanaka Sun Christmas Food Bank Drive, which takes place next Tuesday evening. It is local families who will benefit from the food (and Christmas gifts) which will be collected next week, and the annual food bank drive is one of those times when we see this community operating like a family (not like the Kardashians, but more like the Waltons).

Wanaka looks like an affluent town, but there are plenty of people frantically trying to keep up with the bills, and perhaps the expectations of living in a town famous for its lifestyle.

Christmas will add to the challenge, and the food bank drive is a chance for the better buffered to help out a bit.

Nude notice I, George Clinch, a naturist and supporter member of Free Beaches New Zealand, had placed upon a public notice board on private property a poster inviting like-minded people who enjoy clothes free living to contact FBNZ on their website or myself personally.

The notice was placed on the board on October 28, 2011, where it remained until November 11, then disappearing sometime between November 11 and November 18, 2011.

To the person who removed this notice; you may disapprove of me and other like-minded people doing something we enjoy doing and something that is not illegal, but what you have done by taking away something that wasn’t yours - and that you do not own – is theft (a criminal offence).

The notice was placed only after I sought consent from the appropriate people.

In future, please try to think before you act.

George Clinch Wanaka

The spirit of Christmas What a wonderful way to celebrate the spirit of Christmas – the performance of choruses from the Messiah; an overflowing and appreciative audience. Some lovely solo singing and the talent of enthusiastic locals who formed the choir for the occasion.

Thank you all for such a treat.

Liz Herrick Wanaka

write to the editor Let the community know your views, email your letter to:

theeditor@thewanakasun.co.nz *200 words or less

To the person who hit the black & white dog on kings dr on fri, thanks so much 4 stopping, gruff is fine, just a couple stitches and a lesson learned.

Property capital value dropped but still paying rates based on higher value? Will qldc give us a refund?

Regardless of “us all being teenagers once” and “who threw the first punch” etc to have your mates hold someone down so you can kick and punch then is a cowardly act and if you condone such behaviour you need help.

The views expressed in the text board and in the Letters to the Editor are those of the author alone and not necessarily those of the Wanaka Sun.

Thursday 15 December to Wednesday 21 December 2011

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sunclassifieds employment

Free Text-Classifieds for sale

rent

notice

GUINEA PIGS for sale, males and females, stunning colours!! Choose now, ready Christmas Eve ;) 443 7562

XMAS/NY house for rent. 23rd Dec to 6th Jan. Lake Hawea. ph 4434584

REWARD for returning old, black, Vodafone 715 last seen Allenby park 6th dec. Need sim card. Call 0212017967 or 2656 b4 4pm today. Thanks

New season potatoes locally grown jersey bennie and desiree. Look for the sign – Kennels Lane. Phone 0273241121 to order

House 4 new year available 25 dec to 5 jan reasonable rate 4 right family sleeps 5 plus sofa bed 2 bathrooms stroll to shop/lake paddock at rear0210668414 johanna

Double bed and Futon Sofa Bed $150 each call Jo on 443-2511

services

Craft market this Sunday , market corner , Pembroke Park . Handmade in NZ arts and crafts direct from the artists

ASPIRING MASSAGE WANAKA. Provider to High performance sport NZ. Deep tissue-relaxation. Trevor Bailey, certified massage therapist.

4432993 or 0274222455.

Eye in the Sky returning 7th Jan 2012.

Boat and fishing report Radio Wanaka 8.20am Sat/Sun.

China bird feeders at the Sunday market - great Christmas presents 4 the person who has everything come and see me. Amanda Crushed wheat and whole wheat, great 4 chickens & ducks, crushed barley, good for goats and pigs, no soaking. 30kg $25. 4434944 Outdoor furniture, glass table and 2 aluminium chairs and umbrella $150, very good condition. 021 992 971 MASSAGE SPECIAL. Gift certificates from Trevor at Aspiring Massage Wanaka. $55.00. Purchase prior to Dec 24th. 4432993 or 0274222455.

Luxury 2 berth caravan pristine condition full length awning sep shower toilet many features $18,500 phone 443 9141 or 0274227042 KITTENS 4 SALE! 2 Male 2 Female. $50 each. ready now. text 0278253779. can wait till Xmas.

1994 Toyota Hiace van, petrol, manual, wof and rego ph 0273007797 PAVERS grey 230mm x 190mm Approx 120 plus few chipped extras $150 the lot 0273642801 Bookcase for sale. 1800x920cm, 250cm width $80. 443 2046 100% pure wool blankets x2, $30.

443 2046 Christmas gifts for under 10 dollars from Pirate Pickles at the Wanaka farmers market 4pm Pembroke Park every Thursday GT Turbo Milazo bike. Well used but still good condition. $50. Telephone 0211443463.

Angelcare baby monitor excellent condition with its carrycase & manual $200 ono ph4432397 Francescas pizzas. $10 small and $20 large. Wanaka farmers market 4pm-7pm Thursday Pembroke Park.

Italian pizzas using local ingredients made in our mobile wood fired pizza oven. www.francescaspizzas. com King bed quilt and x2 pillow shams, great condition. $50. 443 2046 KITTENS 4 SALE! 2 Male 2 Female. $50 each. ready now. text 0278253779. can wait till Xmas.

Nissan AD 2001 small station wagon, silver, very good clean & tidy condition, wof & rego, $4000 ono 4432397 Peugeot 306 turbo diesel, manual, hatchback. Really cheap to run, tidy and safe car. Airbags everywhere. $4k 021992971 sam@wbc.net.nz for beats merchandise! Hats, tees & stickers...

Checkout sweetbeats.fm Subaru legacy 2005, MANUAL 2ltr. Hi/lo. Great car, tows well, fuel efficient, very tidy. 021992971 negotiable.

U-FLY scenic flights with a twist, flying it yourself is optional. Great gift idea. Flights start from $199. info@ u-flywanaka.co.nz Wedding dress, bought trademe, says size8 is a size10, strapless A-line simple, elegant with matching wrap $300 ph4432397

BOWEN PRACTITIONER- Cheryn Smith, for your body to re-align, rebalance and to get relief, call me on 027 7771013 for appts. :-) Caravan and motorhome repairs, renovations, parts, accessories, design, fabrication. Wiring, rust, coachwork.

Done before summer! Overland Engineering. 022 097 4596.

FLIGHT TRAINING. For personalised and friendly service phone Ruth 443 4005.

Gentle yoga. Tone body, mind, spirit. Private instruction or 10 dollar classes Mon and Wed 9 30 and noon Wanaka. 443 1672.

HOME COOKIN! Get a whiz bang cook into your kitchen and put your feet up.

References. Ph Pip Harker 443 4584 Lose 10Kg plus in 3 weeks safely, naturally...and keep it off with this HCG homeopathic and protocol! Jen 443 1672 RELATIONSHIP SERVICES Professional counselling for all relationship & family issues available in Wanaka. Call 0800RELATE (0800 735283) for an appointment COUNSELLOR/FAMILY THERAPIST Meg Bryant MNZAC, ACC reg. Family Court approved. For children, youth, families, relationships, mother & baby issues and individual adult issues.

Ph 021270 0866 for an appointment. megbryant1@yahoo.co.nz

The Rotary Club of Wanaka meets weekly 6.00pm @ Oakridge Grand Mercure.

Affairs of the Heart: Wine & Cheese evening with 2 heart specialists: Prof David Hearse & Dr Douglas Scott. Thurs Jan 12, 7pm, Lake Hawea Community Centre. Tickets $30 from Sailz, Lake Hawea or Fine Wools Wanaka.

sport results Lake Hawea Golf 11/12/11 Mt Maude Stableford 0-15 1st Dick Sullivan 39 o/cb 2nd Peter Recordon 39 16 + 1st Dennis Costello 42 2nd Neil Matchett 41 Ladies Joy Hansen 40 Two/s Gerrard Haggart Nearest Pin Peter Hart

SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMME for 5-13 year olds,January 9-27,For bookings visit www,communitynetworks,co, nz or call in at Community Networks 73 Brownston Street Support local artists this holiday season, shop at artisans studio , uniquely handmade right here in paradise !

The Groove Garage, retro/vintage everything…LongGrass Place, Hawea Flat. Text for opening times. 021660171

Wheels to Dunstan. Do you need to get to Dunstan Hospital? Ph 443 7799 before 3 pm to book your seat on the Free Shuttle.

Lovely professional singing!

Weddings, dinner, Christmas parties, funerals, birthday and anniversary serenades, and more. References available. Travel OK. Jen 443 1672

Your medical centre may be on the move but your pharmacy is still right here! Wanaka Pharmacy - serving the Upper Clutha for 40 years & here for you daily until 7pm at the top of Helwick St.

NEED A MIRACLE BEFORE XMAS? Cleaning, cooking, de-cluttering, anything you need help with. Ph Pip Harker 443 4584

Thirst Aid: If you have an event this summer and are willing to have St John sell Thirst Aid bottled water contact St John, Wanaka ph 443 7076.

thank you

Wanaka Pharmacy Healthy Rewards lets you earn 1 Reward point for every dollar you spend!!

Wanaka Kyokushinkai Karate Club: New intake for 6+ starts on Tuesday February 7 at 5.15pm. Enquiries 4432993. www.kyokushinkarate.co.nz

Aspiring Avalanche Dogs wish to express heartfelt thanks 2 all who supported the Black Dog Fundraiser at the Federal Diner. Amazing night & huge success 4 the cause 

Marquee Hire! Free of charge for community groups or events. Contact Bayleys Wanaka for more info 4435330 or wanaka@bayleys.co.nz

wanted

House/pet sitter available for xmas and new year. Mature, caring, responsible local female. reference available, pls call ph 027 660 2271.

We need an efficient cleaner for 3hrs a week, $20 per hour until mid-Jan. Family home. 4435573 for details.

Contact: Margi Ferguson 0226353904

Lots of great gift ideas at the craft market this sunday , jewellery , toys , pottery , woodware , soap , candles and more!

MASSAGE THERAPY. Sportsmassage, deep tissue, relaxation. Treatment work and stress relief.

Ursula Krebs, dipl. Massage Therapist, ph 027 6602271. 7 days

Wanted golf clubs for eleven-yearold and bike for 8-year-old boy good condition 0210668414 Johanna

service

Early childhood qualification or interest preferred

JP SERVICES at Community Networks, Tuesdays 1pm, Fridays 10.30am, For appointments call 4437799

Wanaka vet centre wish you all a happy,safe xmas.The duty vet is always available by phoning 4436409.

Our clinic is open 10-12pm 26th,27th Dec and 2nd,3rd Jan and normal hours otherwise

Wanted -a swing seat,2 or 3-seater to buy second hand ph 4435783

6 hours per week Mon and Thurs 9-12 Start: January 2012

Hot smoked salmon and dill creme fraiche. Francescas pizza of the week.

Come see us Thursday 4pm-7pm Pembroke Park BOUNCY CASTLE HIRE available from Wanaka Toy Library, great rates for members & non-members - Call Barb today 443-5053 Moon music at the Riverhouse!

Songstress Carolina Moon & her band, Saturday 4.30pm.Tickets $25 from Video Ezy. Call Anna 0274581257 for details

NEED ENTERTAINMENT?? Call Pip Harker for a jazz trio or cabaret act Diva Le D’Orc - or puppet show - Gigi.

443 4584

Massive thanks to pop up picnic and all attendees...an awesome day...

550 raised supporting broadcast to hawea & albies!

Wanaka Playgroup Activity Coordinator required

CHEESE MAKING WORKSHOP. Learn to make mozzarella, halloumi, camembert, feta & more. 11 & 12th Feb. For more info ph: 03 359 2455 or www.

HomeMadeCheese.co.nz Trapeze classes, Mondays 5.307pm, Hawea Flat Hall. Call/text Emma 021660171.

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Thursday 15 December to Wednesday 21 December 2011

sunclassifieds employment

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RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Issue 535 Thursday December 15, 2011

circulation: 8,500 Phone: 03 443 5252 Fax: 03 443 5250 Text view: 021 986 786 Text classified: 022 0786 778 Address: Top of the escalator, Spencer House, Wanaka Postal: PO Box 697, Wanaka Editor: Sue Wards theeditor@thewanakasun.co.nz Journalist: Tim Brewster journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz Production: Adam Hall production@thewanakasun.co.nz Advertising: Jude Smith marketing@thewanakasun.co.nz Ronnie Hopkinson sales@thewanakasun.co.nz, Office Supervisor: Ruth Bolger admin@thewanakasun.co.nz Printed by: Guardian Print, Ashburton Delivered by: Wanaka Rowing Club Published by: Wanaka Sun (2003) Ltd

notice construction

open homes Address

Time

Date

Price

FIRST NATIONAL 11 ISLINGTON PLACE

11-11.30 17/12/11

$689,000

28 (LOT 202) INFINITY DRIVE

12-1pm

17/12/11

$785,000

33 (LOT 120) INFINITY DRIVE

12-1pm

17/12/11

$775,000

17 WESTVIEW ROAD

2-3pm

17/12/11

By Neg

28 (LOT 202) INFINITY DRIVE

3-4pm

18/12/11

$785,000

33 (LOT 120) INFINITY DRIVE

3-4pm

18/12/11

$775,000

124 ANDERSON ROAD

10am

17/12/11

$359,000

5B MERCURY PLACE

10:45am 17/12/11

$399,000

98 MAIN ROAD, LUGGATE

11am

17/12/11

$310,000

124 ANDERSON ROAD

10am

18/12/11

$359,000

5B MERCURY PLACE

10:45am 18/12/11

$399,000

26 ASPIRING TERRACE

11am

18/12/11

$850,000

11 ISLINGTON PLACE

11:30am 18/12/11

$689,000

33 LITTLE MAUDE DRIVE, LAKE HAWEA

12pm

18/12/11

$411,000

1050 LAKE HAWEA ALBERT TOWN HIGHWAY

12pm

18/12/11

$920,000

28 GLENGYLE WAY

12pm

18/12/11

$379,000

36 STUDHOLME ROAD

12pm

18/12/11

Deadline Sale

22 MEADOWSTONE DRIVE

1pm

18/12/11

Auction

9 HEUCHAN LANE

1pm

18/12/11

Auction

116 LOESS LANE, WANAKA SURROUNDS

1pm

18/12/11

$645,000

11 WARBLER LANE, ALBERT TOWN

panelbeaters

HARCOURTS

TREE services

1:30

18/12/11

$439,000

32 ASH AVENUE, ALBERT TOWN 2pm

18/12/11

$429,000

50 KELLIHER DRIVE

2pm

18/12/11

$849,000

64A BILLS WAY

2pm

18/12/11

Auction

Advertise in the Wanaka Sun

74 MUIR ROAD, LAKE HAWEA

2:30

18/12/11

Auction

Call Ronnie Hopkinson 03 443 5252

41 BODKIN STREET, LAKE HAWEA

3pm

18/12/11

Auction

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Thursday 15 December to Wednesday 21 December 2011

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sunsport

Early success for Wanaka rowers Members of the Wanaka Rowing Club showed strong potential for the future at last weekend’s Meridian Otago Rowing Championships in Ruataniwha.

All of the club’s rowers took top three placings, winning one gold, five silvers and a bronze medal at what is considered to be the first major regatta of the season.

The under 16 boys, Jamie Bowley, Eachann Bruce, James Redai and Bailey Masters won gold in the coxed quads, with Eachann and Jamie second in the under 16 doubles and James and Bailey fourth.

The under 17 boys, Nick

Novice boys, from left, Riley Bruce (stroke), Daniel Hobson, Matthew Benson and Jack Porter.

PHOTO: supplied

Jackson, Jarrod Wellman, Jamie Bowley and James Redai were second in the under 17 coxed fours, with Jarrod and Nick fourth

in the under 17 doubles.

The novice boys, Riley Bruce, 13, and Jack Porter, 13, paired up with Daniel Hobson and

Matthew Benson from Otago and were second in the boys’ novice coxed fours and quads and fourth in the double.

The under 16 girls, Gen Scurr and Anna Watson Taylor, came third, before teaming up with Kelby Buchanan and Alex Jamieson from Wakatipu for an under 17 coxed four, winning the B final of the under 16 doubles.

The success follows on from last week’s regatta at Dunstan where Nick Jackson and Jarrod Wellman were second in the under 18 doubles, and where Nick was just pipped at the post to second place in the under 18 single, after leading all the way.

No strings attached

Fighting fit Steve Schikker of team Topspin lets fly with a serve in the final of the A grade division of the Wanaka tennis club’s Wednesday summer social series last week.

Despite his efforts, Topspin lost on the night to Mike Purdie, Rhian Nicholl (captain), Fiona Mulqueen, Nigel Nicholl and Karen Wells who make up the team of No Strings Attached.

PHOTO: tim brewster

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Junior members of the Wanaka Kyokushinkai Karate Club are pictured after their recent grading on November 29. The junior members train on Tuesday nights at the Scout Den at Eely Point. A new beginners’ intake for children older than six will begin in the New Year.

Pictured, from left: Sensei Trevor Bailey, Tom Rizzi, Ethan Crosswell, Ocean Alleman, Niamh Schmack, Samantha Traynor, Nicholas Smith, Angus McGregor, Ryan Schmack, Colton Sintes, Luella Harry, Tomas Winder, Hugo Darby, Bronson Toghill, Ben Boyd, Carlin Richter and Otis Harry.

See sunspots for details.

PHOTO: supplied

Thursday 15 December to Wednesday 21 December 2011