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Classic performance Wanaka band Colour Classic played an early set at Rippon, from left to right: Kape Sinnott (vocals, saxophone), Thomas Dickson (drums), Rohan Brash (synthesizer) and Hugh Haworth (guitar, backing vocals).

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A ripper Rippon page 5

Rabbits virus returns Caroline Harker

Coasters ready to go page 8

Wake skater page 16

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Days are numbered for many rabbits in the Upper Clutha as the calicivirus disease (RCD) spreads through the area. Although the virus is occurring naturally some farmers are breaking the law to give it a helping hand.

Apparently conditions are currently perfect for a successful release.

“When the virus was first introduced illegally in the spring of 1997 it was a bit too early in the season and a lot of the younger rabbits survived,” our source said. “Rabbits under 8 weeks old are immune. This time of year is better because the rabbits are older.”

The release will make a marked difference to rabbits numbers for at least a year, he said.

The virus was first released in New Zealand two months after the Ministry of Health decreed no-one was to import it to use as a biocontrol. It was artificially introduced around Cromwell, Tarras and the Mackenzie Basin.

Farmers were soon processing diseased rabbits in their kitchen blenders to help spread the virus. The drop in rabbit numbers was exponential.

Tarras farmer Bruce Jolly said anyone trying to spread the virus now won’t have much luck.

“People found they

The virus occurred naturally last February and again in May. couldn’t get it to work again. I think this new guy will be disappointed.”

Bruce said although its been a very good breeding season for

rabbits, numbers on his property are still less than a quarter of what they were before the 1997 release.

“We’ve got a lot more

rabbit fencing now and the situation is under control,” he said. “The virus occurred naturally last February and again in May so that helped too.”

Maungawera Valley farmer Lizzie Carruthers said RCD has been through their property (Fork Farm) at least twice since the spring and rabbit numbers aren’t too bad.

“We’ve just started our autumn shooting programme,” she said.

“The other night we went out for two hours and got over 70 rabbits.

We also pay local lad Lauchlan Woods for every rabbit tail he brings us. And there are a few other locals who like to shoot here.”

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Lizzie said as well as shooting they use extensive rabbit fencing and some1080.

She doesn’t know of anyone deliberating spreading RCD. A rabbit which has died from calicivirus will often have its legs straight out and its head over its neck as if it’s trying to catch its breath.

Its organs will show signs of infection - for example the liver may be friable and swollen, the spleen black and kidneys dark brown.

Rabbit numbers have increased significantly in the Wanaka area during the last two years.

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Roundabout reality check

Where you can and can’t walk The New Zealand Walking Access Commission has published a walking access code, as summarised:

Tim Brewster

Public access

Councillor Jude Battson’s excitement earlier this week at a suggestion by QLDC transport manager Denis Mander that the Ardmore – Brownston Street roundabout could be finished by June 30 – of this year – is now being tempered with a more realistic approach.

“You get excited the day the machinery arrives,” she said yesterday.

Jude has been looking forward to a safe resolution for the busy intersection for

Not all rivers, lakes, beaches and mountain lands have public access to, along or around them. Public access can be one of many types, including: most foreshore/beaches; national parks, reserves and other conservation lands; marginal strips along waterways under the Conservation Act; legal roads; walkways under the Walking Access Act; and easements across private land.

Private land There is no general right of public access across private land.

If land is fenced off or appears to be private and there are no signs indicating access, then permission should be sought.

Dogs, firearms and vehicles The right to walk with a dog, including hunting dogs, depends on the rights that run with the type of access. On private land, permission must be obtained to take a dog. The New Zealand Firearms Safety Code (Appendix 7) must always be observed, and permission must be obtained before shooting on any land. Vehicles should keep to formed tracks. Even where access with vehicles is legally allowed it is a courtesy to inform the adjoining landholder.

Respecting property Responsible behaviour includes: leaving gates as they are found – open or closed; not climbing unsupported fences; not obstructing gateways, tracks or entrances; walking in single file around farm animals; walking around crops; and taking litter home.

Maori land Māori land under the Te Ture Whenua Act does not generally have public access rights, so permission must be sought from the owners or those authorised by them, and the relevant customs learned and followed. Cultural offence may be caused by unauthorised wandering.

Cash for new tracks Caroline Harker There is a new 10km walking track in Makarora which was funded by the NZ Walking Access Commission (WAC). The Makarora River Walk goes along the banks of the river towards Lake Wanaka and loops back to the visitors’ centre. It was an initiative of Makarora locals.

WAC is looking for more projects which “enhance access to the outdoors”.

Anyone can apply for up to $50,000 from the commission’s Enhanced

Access Fund. This is the third year it has called for projects and $230,000 is available.

WAC is a Crown entity and was set up in 2008 with the goal of free, certain, enduring and practical walking access to the outdoors. The late John Aspinall was a founding member of the commission.

“Free access to mountains, lakes, rivers and beaches is a wonderful part of New Zealand’s culture and the fund helps ensure that access continues to improve

You get excited the day the machinery arrives.

for future generations,” WAC chief executive Mark Neeson said. “In many cases the fund can provide that final piece of financial assistance a hard working individual, community group or organisation needs to get their project over the line.”

In the past two years WAC has funded 42 projects ranging from bridges and tracks to maps and booklets. Other tracks in Otago have received funding are the Glenorchy Lagoon Walkway and the Purakuanui Inlet Track, north east of Dunedin.

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several years now and was at a council infrastructure services committee meeting when Denis announced that work could start next month.

However that will be conditional on agreement being reached with nearby affected businesses and landowners, an issue that is expected to be resolved this week, Denis was reported as saying.

Jude said the design concepts behind the roundabout are based on good signage, lighting and simple low maintenance features that won’t distract motorists and keep them on the road.

“It’s good for us [locals] because our cars won’t get dinged.”

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Teaching Auckland a thing or two Caroline Harker Wanaka Wastebusters could teach Auckland a thing or two about recycling according to TV3’s John Campbell.

The company’s kerbside recycling scheme featured on Campbell Live on Thursday February 2.

“Kind of ironic given the contract situation,” Wastebusters Gina Dempster said. “We did tell them about how we had lost the contract [to Smart Environmental] but they didn’t mention that.” The programme made a big deal about how Wanaka residents separate their recycling before it is picked up by Wastebusters, and then company staff continue the sorting process

back at the depot.

Apparently good recycling is all about good separation.

“Everybodyinthechaindoes their own job,” Wastebusters manager Sue Coutts said on

Gina said. “They love our clean stream recycling.”

Smart Environmental takes over the kerbside recycling on March 5. Wastebusters will continue to do business recycling and operate

The shop is working well and our education projects are going strong. the programme.

The company is popular with recycling buyers due to its well sorted paper, cardboard, plastics, glass and metal.

“Many recycling companies lost buyers around the time of the 2008 crash but we didn’t,”

the shop. People can still drop their recycling off at the depot.

“The shop is working well and our education projects are going strong,” Gina said.

“And we are developing new business opportunities and ideas.”

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More than one flasher?

Drugs rumour for home invasion A drug deal gone sour is one reason given for the Stratford Terrace home invasion incident by three masked men on the night of January 31.

A source who knows some of the people attacked in the incident alleged one of the occupants was involved in a drug deal that had gone bad, prompting the attack using out-of-town muscle.

The offenders are described as two Maori or Polynesian men in their early to mid 20s wearing dark clothes and hoodies and a younger

Caucasian man of thin build also wearing dark clothing.

A wheelbrace was allegedly used to strike one of the male occupants on the head causing a wound that required stitches, with the other two occupants of the house, a male and a female, as well as three visitors being threatened with a large piece of wood and demands made for money and drugs.

An unconfirmed amount of money and some property was

taken when the offenders left.

A police report has said the address was specifically targeted by the offenders.

Police have also reported some suspects have been identified but no arrests have been made at the time of print with Sergeant Aaron Nicholson who is responsible for the case unavailable for comment due to training commitments.

Money for arts from new UCCAC There is money in the kitty at the Upper Clutha Community Arts Council and new chairman Susan Manson wants more people to apply for funds. “Any groups with an arts project can apply, Susan said. “It can be performance, visual or written.” Grants can be for up to $2000. Last year’s projects included Sam Hunt’s visit to Luggate and the pre-Christmas performance of the Messiah.

Susan Manson is replacing Christy Rolfe as chairman. New to the arts council are librarian and photographer Susan Turnbull and bookbinder Prue Hollyer. The other council members are Gail Hudson (vice-chairman), Jill Bruce (secretary), Fleur Kinsella (treasurer) and autumn arts school coordinators Robyn van Reenen and Dennis Schwarz.

Susan said many of the courses at this year’s arts school are already full however there are still some places available in textiles, music and jewellery courses.

Tim Brewster A man rising naked from the Clutha River on the Outlet track as a woman was walking past on Waitangi Day is the latest of several incidents involving public male nudity with no arrests made so far.

In December a naked walker was reported on Mount Iron and again on the Outlet Track, followed by two separate sightings in January on Mount Iron.

No description has been given of the swimmer, but the Mount Iron nudist has been described as Caucasian, about 30-years-old, with

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a beard and short hair, tall, of average build.

Once spotted, he moved off the track into the kanuka bushes.

The naked male walking on the Outlet Track was about 40 to 50-years-old with short balding hair, about 170cm tall and of light build.

It was reported that the man was not a well known local naturist, and none of the reports suggested aggressive or obscene behavior toward the women involved, unlike a late night incident in the Ardmore Street carpark opposite the Doughbin on January 23.

Police were more concerned on this occasion as a man, described as about 30years-old wearing dark trousers that were pulled down to his ankles and a button-up flannel shirt approached a woman making suggestive comments while masturbating.

Police said the two different approaches suggested two different men were involved, but ask that if possible, witnesses can take a photo using a mobile phone or camera, but not to place themselves at risk.

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Free ranging again

inbrief Sorry, Queenstown It’s official. Wanaka is one of the best ski towns in the world and the only one in the southern hemisphere in the top 25 rated by National Geographic magazine.

In a recent article published on their online site the prestigious magazine chose their top ski towns in the world based on the quality of skiing and riding as well as the town’s ski heritage, amenities and culture.

Our ‘Lord of the Rings’ alpine scenery, lake and tranquil town along with the diversity of our four ski areas, pubs, cafés and range of accommodation were highlighted by reviewers. Freeskier Jossi Wells was the local providing ‘insider’ tips for the town.

Garden party fundraiser A garden party hosted by Pat and Keith Stuart last Sunday raised $4200 for the Cancer Society Relay for Life. The main fundraiser will see teams of up to ten people running or walking in relay on March 17 and 18. Teams complete their fundraising efforts before the event and can track their fundraising as all the funds banked are credited to each team.

Annabel Langbein began filming her second series of The Free Range Cook last week. She went up into the hills of Cardrona with high country farmer Ben Gordon (pictured) to check out his merino lambs. She was also spotted picking raspberries in the Maungawera Valley and apricots in Hawea. The series is being shot in a variety of locations around the South Island.

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Caroline Harker Four local boys are well on their way to being rock stars after performing on stage at the Rippon Festival on Saturday.

“Colour Classic pulled out a superb set” festival director Lynne Christie said. “The new material was fantastic and they were tight and fun to watch.”

“They went onto the stage super nervous but they stepped up to the mark and did a great job,” photographer Antony Hansen said.

Colour Classic (formerly Mercury Brigade) is made up of Mount Aspiring College leavers Thomas Dickson, 18, Hugh Haworth,17, Kape Sinnott, 18, and Rohan Brash, 17.

All four boys are moving to Wellington this year and although only Hugh will be formally studying music there’s little doubt they will all continue to follow their passion for music.

The 2012 festival was deemed to be a huge success and many of the long term crew said it was the best one to date.

“Everyone was there to really enjoy the day,”

Lynne said. “More and more festival-goers are really well-prepared for a day in the sun, and I like to think Kiwis are on the way to enjoying drinking responsibly without ruining other people’s fun, or ending up in A&E.” Local constable Mike Johnston described the crowd as calm and happy.

Crowd favourites were AHoriBuzz which was the first band to really get the crowd up and dancing, Kora and the Datsuns. As for Orchestra of Spheres, Lynne said there was a very mixed reaction: “Some were blown away, others were horribly confused.”

Lynne said the bands loved having the Rippon Hall as their backstage area, and the food and hospitality.

“They appreciate only 10 acts are booked (of varying genres) and were stoked to be in Wanaka.

All of them commented on the amazing crowd,” she said.

The day was probably best summed up in the words of AHoriBuzz front man Aaron Tokona; “It’s mean ay.”

A ripper Rippon

Wayne Pretty.

Kora.

Everyone was there to really enjoy the day.

Aaron Tokona.

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A passionate life

inbrief Best and worst awards

Margie Gillam, mother and mountaineer, passed away on February 1 at her home in Hawea Flat. Margie’s unerring love for her six-year-old daughter Nova was highlighted by her brother Andrew Wells who spoke at her remembrance service last Saturday.

He talked about her strong Christian faith and her family acknowledged the care and encouragement she received from all her friends, neighbours and supporters.

Friends and family who spoke at the service described Margie as an artistic, imaginative and unconventional woman with a passion for writing poetry.

The Hawea Flat Hall was packed with friends and family dressed in their finery in honour of Margie’s glamorous style. She also had a passion for the Matukituki valley and was a keen mountaineer who inspired those around her. When she climbed Mount Aspiring for the last time in January 2011 (pictured), she had hoped to inspire others living with cancer to live their lives to the full.

She is survived by her daughter Nova and former husband Scott, her brother Andrew and sister-in-law Karen, and her parents, David and Helen Wells.

Nominations for Wastebusters’ second Unpackit competition close this Friday. People can send in nominations for the best and worst packaging.

Wastebusters has already received more than 160 nominations – more than 50 percent higher than last year’s figure.

It could save your life Sunday could be a lifesaver for anyone who goes to the Upper Clutha Deerstalkers Association river crossing training course. So many people drown crossing rivers the association has decided to run a special course, not just for hunters but also for walkers, trampers and anyone else who might find themselves needing to cross a river.

The day begins at the Albert Town Tavern where association life member Bill O’ Leary will give a talk before the group heads up the Matukituki River for some practical training.

Liquidation not Wanaka A liquidation notice in the ODT for ‘Eco Tours Ltd’ does not refer to the Wanaka based company ‘Eco Wanaka Adventures’ owned by Chris Riley and Lee Eadie.

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inbrief Record amount for Holy Family

One day coasters ready to go

Tim Brewster Ranked by Coast to Coast organiser Robin Judkins as the most serious contender to four time winner Richard Ussher, Wanaka pool lifeguard Dougal Allan, 26, is one of four locals tackling the 243km individual one day event this weekend.

Dougal has placed second for the past two years and this year said despite the fact the field is the most competitive ever, he is “going in to win”.

Joining Dougal on the start line this Saturday will be Wanaka DOC ranger Gavin Mason, 31, Wanaka swim instructor Ailsa Rollinson, 26, both in their first attempt at the one day event and local GP Andrew McLeod who is competing in his fifth race in the 50-59 ‘classic’ age group.

Gavin has been a strong contender on the local multisport scene for the last five years finishing second to Dougal in the Goldrush three day event twice and placing

It’s a hunger, mainly, because it is perceived as the [NZ] event with

More than $15,000 was raised for the Holy Family School at the annual Aspiring Art Prize, the biggest amount since the fundraising art auction event was started five years ago.

Organiser Yeverly McCarthy said the money will be used by the school to buy equipment and technology.

More than a third of the 103 artworks were sold, with entries up 25 percent from the previous year.

The overall prize of $5000 was awarded to Mosgiel painter John Toomer for his oil painting of ‘Arcadia Theatre Waimate’ (pictured above).

the strongest field and the biggest history.

Recognised as a strong cyclist, Dougal has been focusing on improving his kayaking skills over the past year and said the experience he has gained from competing in the last two events has given him a degree of self belief to compete at the front of the field he hasn’t had previously.

“It’s a hunger, mainly, because it is perceived as the [NZ] event with the strongest field and the biggest history,” he said.

Dougal Allan.

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second in the men’s winter triathlon during the Winter Games last year. In 2009 he placed seventh in the two day event and is aiming for a top ten finish this weekend.

Ailsa decided to compete after being support crew for the past two years. “It looks a lot more fun on the other side.” A keen multisporter, she won her age group in the Wanaka Challenge half marathon last year and is “really looking forward to it, but a bit nervous.”

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October on canvas

Champ to judge lamb The 2011 Supercross World Cup champion Sarah Walker will judge the 2012 Beef + Lamb New Zealand Ltd Golden Lamb Awards at the Upper Clutha A & P show on March 9. Sarah joins head judge Graham Hawkes and 2012 Beef + Lamb New Zealand Ambassador Ben Batterbury.

A record number of entries have been received for the competition but only 20, of the almost 150 entrants, will go through to the ultimate taste test at the grand final.

‘October’ an oil on canvas piece by Katie Thomas is part of a collection currently on display at Gallery 33.

The DUO exhibition featuring work from Anna Muirhead’s Trans-plant and Katie Thomas’ A Place for Birds is open until February 23.

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valentine’sgiveaw ay Night of romance

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Hot summer days crimescene The temperature in Wanaka has risen again this week to the high 20s with night temperatures at the start of the week falling to just 18 degrees Celsius.

According to the National Climate Centre January was “unusually cool” with below average temperatures for much of the country, including Central Otago.

Fighting A group of local people fighting caused a disturbance outside the HQ Bar on Friday night. Three local males in their late teens were arrested. They had refused to cooperate with police.

Thieving A passport and visa card were stolen from a van near the Craig Burn on State Highway 6 on Sunday. In total, eight cars were broken into during the weekend in various locations. Police are urging people to lock their cars and remove all valuables.

The CCTV footage from cameras in New World led to the apprehension of a shoplifter after she had stolen food from the supermarket.

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t ic ketgiveaway Jazz at Criffel Station New Zealand’s favourite jazz band Nairobi Trio (pictured right) will play at Criffel Station woolshed on Thursday February 23. The band, who has been together since 1989, released eight albums and appeared at major festivals in New Zealand, the UK, Europe, Australia and Asia.

The Wanaka Sun has two single tickets to give away to the Wanaka performance.

Email admin@thewanakasun.co.nz with the answer to the following question to go into the draw: What road is Criffel Station woolshed on?

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Four locals were among the nine drivers processed for drink driving during the week. Constable Peter Reed said police are concerned about the high numbers of people on our roads intoxicated, especially when local bars provide courtesy coaches.

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

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tightlines Keep a low profile

Sailing club learning sessions on up Learn to sail programmes at the Wanaka Yacht Club have grown in popularity over the past few years with more than ten separate programmes being run in the last year.

The ten week courses

give learner sailors 20 to 26 hours of tuition and are taught by qualified volunteers from the club with sailing equipment donated by local businesses.

In the past year 20 youngsters aged 9 to 12 were taught to

sail, and 30 more who had sailed were taught additional skills using the clubs eight Optimist dinghies.

Thirty adults and teenagers using the clubs six International 420 sailboats also did the courses.

For many thousands of years, before trout angling became the luxury it is today, humans hunted trout for food.

The evolutionary period was long enough for trout to become genetically programmed to fear man who they recognise by our upright stance. In other words, trout can differentiate between four-legged animals that pose no threat and upright two-legged humans, who do.

I have amused myself on numerous

occasions by crawling past a feeding trout in full view of the fish to gauge its reaction. Invariably it just keeps on feeding quite unconcerned.

When I stand up and walk past in full view the trout just as invariably flees to safer havens.

The lesson to be learnt from this knowledge is that chances of catching trout increase dramatically if one can keep a low profile as the trout is approached, or if the angler can position him or herself in front of a tree or bank so that one’s profile does not stand out against the sky. Even when wading

in the lake edge one can approach a cruising trout a lot more easily if you crouch down a bit. Obviously not too much or you get wet!

So stealth is a valuable tool when sight fishing by whatever method.

Just remember if you can see the trout there is a good chance they will see you and the deeper the fish is in the water the better it can see. I will explain why in some future article.

Tight lines - John Barlow

A journey of meaning

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Doug Sutton, David Simcock and Peter Brothers.

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Tim Brewster A journey down the length of the country by foot, bicycle and kayak planned by two high school friends to celebrate reaching their 60s has now taken on a different meaning.

Peter Brothers and David Simcock both discovered they had prostrate cancer last year after already deciding to do the trip.

Now after both having successful operations to remove the cancer they’ve decided to use

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the trip to help raise awareness for the disease along with their friend Doug Sutton who has also recovered.

After setting off on December 7 from Cape Reinga the three arrived in Wanaka on Monday and are spending time with Doug’s sister Heather Kerr, who lives here, before a hiking trip up the Young Valley.

Along the way they’ve paddled 140km of the Kaipara Harbour, been reduced to walking their bikes up the Haast Pass

and will be hiking up Gillespie Pass before heading south for their due date of arrival in Bluff on March 3.

None of the men had done any multisport before and view the trip as a great opportunity to get into shape after their treatment.

“Getting fit is preparation for the rest of life,” Doug said.

The three have been joined by a number of family and friends at different stages of the journey, with one of the

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highlights getting their cycling jerseys signed by Richie McCaw when they passed through Ross on the West Coast.

With a blog titled ‘under our own steam’ the group highlight the need for men to get checked regularly and promote the resources made available by the Prostrate Cancer Foundation of New Zealand.

Rather than finding out by themselves they had the cancer, Peter said, “a more accurate phrase is, it was discovered.”

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TXT MESS AGE

BOARD A smile and something pleasant to say to others not only makes their day brighter but also yours as well.

To the 4 girls who got my friend inebriated then took compromising photos of her & beat her up - u girls r scum!! I hope karma gets u soon.

As a local business owner, i do well out of the challenge. However, other events detract from my business. Business owners, that’s life. Give a little, take a little. The event can only be a positive for town as is any event that brings visitors. Hope you make them welcome.

Now that the secret water hole is no longer a secret can the new users remember 2 take their rubbish away with them.

In my home town in uk an elderly lady was run over when she walked onto a speed ramp. I told the Wanaka engineer this lesson. He refused to believe there could be confusion over who has priority. It is only a matter of time before death or injury here...

Could rowers ask for a small boat storage box near lake and have club house in more usual building zone?

You`ve done it again ed. Keep the gr8 editorials coming: ) The rowing club site is much more suited to a 150 bed backpackers and an open all night bar and night club.

Maybe even an amusement park too .the neighbours would love it Rowing club be patient, don’t you dare give up! The community board & council are behind you & so it seems is the whole community. Challenge the complainants & go for costs to be awarded against them & you will win. Row row row your boats....

Top tip for our friend. If you consume too much gin, trying to pass wind the next day may come with an unwanted surprise.... Doh! Isn’t it ironic that a dairy farm that potentially threatens the clean water for the hawea flat people and both the hawea and clutha water cleanliness can’t be stopped yet a few selfish wealthy people can get together and stop a rowing club facility when rowing is such a low impact quiet healthy activity.

Speed humps, needs an engineer to decide if signs are required! If it’s the same engineers that designed them, heaven help us!

The staff in the Wanaka Sun office are paying close attention to how the rowing club site saga will play out.

From the outrage in the text board and suggestions expressed in the letters to the editor it seems one thing is clear: Wanaka wants the future of this sport protected.

A glance at our text board on any given week shows the different opinions on every topic. Each week somebody will disagree with an opinion already expressed, somebody else will see things in a different light: in a town as opinionated and polarized as ours it is unusual to hear the same chant. But the plight of the rowing club has united the town. It is not just the sport the people of Wanaka want to protect, it is the future and building for that future.

In the hands of our youth, Wanaka’s future looks good. They are a group of academics, athletes, artists and musicians. The stage should be set for them to follow these worthwhile pursuits lest, like the local teens in this week’s crime scene, they become belligerent miscreants.

The rowing club Last year I sent a text to the Wanaka Sun that was printed. It goes like this: Believe you can make a difference to the world by your generosity and passion for what is right.

The actions shown by a minority of people in inhibiting the construction of a suitable boatshed at Stoney Creek is neither generous nor is it right. This is bad karma.

The people who undertake this sport are responsible and well disciplined people.

They have to be in order to have access to the expensive equipment they use.

Whatever inconvenience it may have to nearby neighbours would be negligible.

As this activity wouldn’t be occurring 24/7 and creates next to no noise I can only assume those complaining are extremely short on tolerance.

If I may suggest to the rowing club, has any thought been given to a mobile boat rack, as used to transport craft to regattas, that could towed to Stoney Creek then returned to the present storage site. After all those opposing the boatshed surely can’t prohibit launching boats at Stoney Creek. This may be a peaceful solution to show how little an intrusion your presence would be to your opponents.

Best of luck for a satisfactory outcome for all.

Correction The swimmers who received fantastic results in the Otago swimming championships were coached by Fiona Hezinger of the Wanaka Swim Club, with the Nawi Kira Shield awarded to Kenzie Findlay.

George Clinch

If you want to sort out the speed humps And the rowing club GET RID Of THE FESTOONING thorn I know signs can be ugly clutter but let’s not argue about issues that could have serious consequences for people. Compromise! How about painting the sign on the pavement for the pedestrians, you won’t see them unless you’re standing on them!

WOULD IT HAVE BEEN EASIER,CHEAPER AND LESS CONFUSING TO PUT THREE 20KPH SIGNS IN TOWN?1 AT BOTTOM OF HELWICK AND 1 AT EACH END OF ARDMORE BUMPS? SIMPLE. happy birthday g, love your guts.

A picnic at stoney creek. A gr8 idea, but Y not have it on Sunday at 09.00hrs and every Sun until the opponents of the boatshed C sense.

Congrats rowers on your fantastic performance last week! Good luck 4 the rest of the season!

Let’s go with the majority and not the few and give the rowing club the shed where they want it! Who is the council working for and paid for by the few or the many?

Challenge Wanaka receives 13,384 from Alpine Trust then generously donates 10,000. Yea right. Didn’t they just clip the ticket Regarding six a side cricket comp- how can the top qualifying team not make the quarter finals? Explain that?

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Federal diner is looking for a dishwasher. Please apply within. 47 Helwick St

CRYSTAL HEALER- JADE KYLES Qualified crystal healer in Alexandra.

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

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Karuna @ Health2000. When you need to relax or need to work out stress book a massage with Dannielle 0226152231 LYN BROWN BOWEN THERAPIST now also treating out of Wanaka Wellness Centre. For appts/info pls ph 4437388

Federal Diner has live music every Friday afternoon.5-7 pm. This week is Aubury rd. Come down for wine, tapas & live music 47 Helwick street

PSYCHIC MEDIUM -JADE KYLES established spiritual teacher, 23 years experience. Personal one hour readings in Alexandra. Ph 03 4488004 or 0272519300

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Wastebusters monthly craft night - mosaics - 15 Feb, 6-8pm. $10 donation. At wastebusters, all welcome.

Taliyah 22 available daily between 10am – 11pm for private incalls/outcalls ph/txt 0220803850 you will not be disappointed.

ZUMBA FITNESS CLASSES! Now running in town. Mon 6:30pm & Wed 7pm $9 per class. Contact 02102795639 or more info.

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

Upper Clutha Deerstalkers Association river crossing training course: For more information contact Dan Orbell on 443 7914 or president Neil on 443 2909.

Your medical centre may have moved 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.

German shepherd stud dog required. Tel 443 2133 Preserving jars - wanted to buy.

4434978 Wanted chest of draws. Cash paid 0221512276.

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The Wanaka rowing is looking for competitive men aged over 27-yearsold to beef up their masters rowing team, call club captain Amanda on 021 247 8879.

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A BIG thank you to the Butlers of Wanaka for doing a fab job cleaning our house, it is a pleasant relief not to have to do it ourselves ! Big hugs from Carol

Boardroom table for sale includes 4 upholstered chairs. Ideal for the office. Great condition.$350 Tel 443 2133

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Great indoor/outdoor flow. Adjacent to park, tennis court and playground. $420 per week. Rent may be negotiable for long term rental. Contact 03 448 5209 evenings or 027 2308334.

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Gorgeous, unique European-style home for sale. 4 bedrooms, 2 livingrooms, woodland gardens + workshops/sleepout. TradeMe ref CEG249. lovely L-shaped acre section with mature trees. Yes it’s in Hawea Flat, but only $149,000! Text 021675667.

Girl’s Specialized bike, with trainer wheels.12”, pink. As new. $80. Text 021660171.

Large corner workstation for sale, ideal for office or home use. Excellent condition. $200 Tel 443 2133 Mitsubishi Galant Viento 1993.

Goes well, great family car. $1000 ono.

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Wanaka Rowing Club Dunedin Masters Games Results 1st place in Novice Sculls and Women’s Vet A Sculls (Mish Harrison) 1st place in Vet B Double sculls (Amanda Inkster and Mish Harrison) 1st Place in Vet B Mixed Double Sculls ( Mish Harrison and Neil Carr from Otago Uni) 1st Place in Vet C single sculls ( Jill Austin ) – her first single sculling race. 1st Place in Vet C Mixed double sculls ( Amanda Inkster and Kevin Duggan from Otago RC) 1st Place in Vet C Ladies double Sculls Jill Austin & Marg Galloway (Margs first medal …. Hooray) 1st Place in men’s Vet C quad – Mark Simmonds rowing with Otago men 1st Place for Amanda in Mixed eights 2nd Place in Mens B Double sculls – Mark Simmonds and Marten Drifhout from Otago 2nd Place in Mens C Coxed Four – Mark Simmonds rowing with Otago men 2nd Place for Mish Harrison in mixed eights 3rd Place for Jill Austin and Mark Simmonds in Mixed Eights

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Waitangi Day Open. North/South:-Mary Gibson-Collings, Deirdre Lynch 68.96% 1.

Marion Furneaux, Josey McKenzie 61.67% 2.

Lynne Fegan, Maggie Stratford 57.71% 3. East/ West:- Jacqueline Roberts, Mo Schofield 66.36% 1. Errol Kelly, Ian McDonald 65.23% 2. Jenny & Murray Pryde 56.82% 3. Open Graded Bronze: Thursday 2 Feb. North/South:- Alan & Denise

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Bunn 61.97% 1. Peter Hart, Pat Ross 51.45% 2.

Judy Muir, Heather Wellman 48.59% 3. East/ West:- Margaret Newell, Shona Watt 65.22% 1.

Alan & Wendy Cruder 50.00% 2. Debbie Brent, Kaye Ross 42.96% 3. Friday Bridge 3 Feb: North/ South:- Linda Hodge, Karolyn Macandrew 64.26% 1. Greta Bussell, Jan Lyness 58.73% 2.

Alan & Wendy Cruden 57.54% 3. East/West:Mary Gibson Collings, Mo Schofield 63.49% 1.

Josey McKenzie, S Welsch 57.14% 2. Margaret Hunt, Pat Ross 50 40% 3.

Wanaka Bowling Club Progressive Tournament Friday 3rd Feb Skips 1st Kay Chartres 2nd John Barrow Thirds 1st John Gale 2nd Bruce Hamilton Leads 1st Fred Anderson 2nd Barry McSkimmin.

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WANAKA YACHT CLUB – Twilight Racing Thursday February 2nd - Div 1: 1. Noel Williams, Ray White; 2. Jonny Benson, Ffinito; 3. Andy Oxley, Tititea. Div 2: 1. Shaun Gilbertson, Maverick; 2. Gerry Browne, Wave Trail; 3. Matthew Davidson, Pickled Pepper. Div 3: 1. Jeff Mercer, The Grenade; 2. Roger North, Point of Sail; 3. Will Widdison, Brown Sugar. Div 4: 1. Bruce Jolly, Te Hahi; 2. Ken Urquhart, Dynamo Hum. Div 5: 1.

India Fitzgerald, Electric Storm; 2. Rick Sanders, Rising Fast; 3. Sean Dickey, Crickey Dick.

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Graham & Olive West Charitable Trust Applications are now open for Upper Clutha not for profit and charitable organisations to apply for grants.

Applications are available from the Wanaka office of QLDC and the Wanaka Library.

Applications close on the 31 March 2012.

For further information please contact: Janice Hughes 034430911 Alistair Ling 034430086

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sunsport Northern podiums Wanaka based snowboarders had good results in the northern hemisphere last weekend with podium finishes in the World Para Snowboarding Games and the Canadian Burton Open.

Adaptive snowboard cross athlete Carl Murphy of Lake Hawea has finished off a string of strong results with a silver medal at the Para Snowboard world championships in Orcières, France and snowboarder Stefi Luxton (pictured below right) placed third at the Canadian Burton Open.

Stefi’s result in the slopestyle is her first major podium finish with the New Zealand team having a strong showing at the event with Christy Prior and Shelly Gotlieb finishing fourth and fifth.

Wake skater Cody Tucker, winner of last year’s On Edge Wakefest, was training on Lake Wanaka this week. The Mount Aspiring College student is fast becoming a talent to look out for in the sport which is adapted from wakeboarding without the bindings.

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Rowers master the harbour Wanaka rowers came away from the Masters Games held on Dunedin Harbour at the weekend with a total of nine gold medals, three silver and one bronze.

The team of Mish Harrison, Marg Galloway, Jill Austin, Mark Simmonds and Amanda Inkster faced challenging weather conditions in the harbour.

Crews dealt with strong tail winds and rough unpredictable

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waves with racing called off at mid-day on Saturday and started again on Sunday.

handling the rough conditions really well. We’ve had lots of practise recently with the

It was an incredible result with our crews handling the rough conditions really well.

Club captain and coach Amanda Inkster said “It was an incredible result with our crews

strong winds on the lake which made a huge difference in everyone’s confidence.”

Mish’s performance stood out with golds in four events and a silver in the mixed eights.

She only started sculling last year and has been training with the juniors six days a week. The hard work has obviously paid off.

Mark Simmonds is the club’s only competing male master and had a great weekend jumping into scratch crews with Otago, showing his versatility.

Thursday 09 February to Wednesday 15 February 2012

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