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Funds for fire station

Merino partners visit

Wanaka’s volunteer firefighters at last Saturday’s fun day out. Story page 2.

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Toddler pool not certain Existing Wanaka pool too deep and too busy Tim Brewster

More weta motels page 10

Sticky Forest bikers buzzing page 12

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A year round covered public heated pool for babies and toddlers proposed by the QLDC for Wanaka by the 2012/13 financial year is still not a certainty with $150,000 still to be found for the estimated $400,000 project. “We’re really optimistic, we’ve started applying for grants and we’ve already got $50,000,” Lakes Leisure CEO Fiona McKissock said. She is meeting with a pool engineer next week to confirm the scope and cost of a purpose built, year round pool which already has $200,000 committed by the council for the project so far, Fiona said. “We’re looking at the most viable options as it won’t be a permanent facility.”

Public submissions for the council’s ten year plan, which

includes facilities such as the pool, close on May 7 and Wanaka councillor Jude Battson is asking individuals and groups to make submission supporting the project.

Jude is on the steering committee for the Wanaka sports facility

and deep for toddlers.

Hawea Flat School has ended up taking the entire school of 130 children to Cromwell as access to Wanaka is limited and their own small outdoor pool has its limitations. “You can’t take the

We’re really optimistic, we’ve started applying for grants and we’ve already got $50,000. and said it’s vital to get one built as soon as possible. “I feel very strongly about getting a learn to swim pool that can be used year round.” She said being realistic it could be ten years before an aquatic centre will be built with the existing Wanaka pool too busy

little guys to Wanaka because they can’t touch the bottom,” school administrator Leanne Harling said. She said the school considers learning to swim a vital safety skill for children in the area, so they run school trips to Cromwell with a lesson every day over a week to

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According to Water Safety New Zealand, New Zealanders are losing the ability to swim. In 2008, only one in five ten-year-olds in New Zealand can swim 200m freestyle breathing correctly – the benchmark for being able to swim and survive – and only half can swim 25m.

For 12-year-olds, only two in five can swim 200m and 30 percent can’t swim 25m.

Wanaka Plunket registered 528 new arrivals in Wanaka between 2008 and 2012 and will definitely be putting a submission in supporting the pool, president Carol Wyeth said.

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Skeleton firefighter

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World Cup skeleton racer Katharine Eustace used the spring in her legs to good advantage as she combined with partner Simon Bowden to win the Wanaka Firefighters business challenge trophy against some staunch opposition.

The event involved dragging a fire hose up a scaffold, spraying a target and dragging a 70kg “patient” to safety. Competing for the Wanaka Physio team Katharine and Simon had a combined time of 3.44, edging out the DOC team of multisporters

Focus on storm water The Otago Regional Council (ORC) has started to address discharges from urban stormwater systems.

ORC chairman Stephen Woodhead said council staff met city and district council staff as the part of the public consultation on Plan Change 6A. While discussing the council’s approach to water quality management, staff had outlined possible implications for discharges from reticulated systems.

Stormwater discharge in Otago, which does not contain sewage, is currently a permitted activity in the Water Plan and does not require resource consent.

Stephen said the waterways that act as outlets for these discharges had to be protected from degradation by stormwater discharges.

“The urban water quality strategy complements our rural water quality work and is a clear indication that council is taking an active and responsible approach to ensuring good water quality standards throughout the region for generations to come,” Stephen said.

Gavin Mason and Jess Simpson. The event raised almost $7000 for the brigade which is being put into a fund for a new station house organiser Glenn Thurston said. “It’s a fun day out for local businesses who we work with, and it was great for them to have a go at what we do.”

The brigade is saving up so they can apply for more funds as the current station house is too small for the 30 members and is not in a good place for quick responses with traffic and parking issues, he said.

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Eco bottle not recyclable “They look like plastic, they smell like plastic,” Wanaka Wastebusters business and events manager Jeremy ‘Bis’ Bisson said on TV3’s Campbell Live on Tuesday night. Bis was talking about Charlie’s Honest Water Eco Bottles.

Wastebusters are sending about 50kg of the bottles back to the manufacturer as they can not be recycled and have to be dumped in landfill. The bottles are stamped with the recycle symbol ‘7’, and are made from PLA, a plantbased plastic which has different polymers

and is a different plastic to the easily recyclable PET, petroleum-based plastic (numbered ‘1’ to ‘6’) commonly used in other drink bottles (including Charlie’s other

belling so that people know what to do with the packaging when it’s used - and we think Charlie’s could do better with their labelling given that the recycling

The recycling infrastructure is not in place worldwide. drink products).

“We are not against PLA as a material,” Wastebusters communications advisor Gina Dempster said.

“But we want to see clear and accurate la-

infrastructure is not in place worldwide, not just in New Zealand.”

Pete Phillips and Scotty Opetaia are pictured bailing up the bottles earlier this week ready to be returned.

PHOTO: gina dempster

Pilot radio lesson Safe radio procedures for pilots will be addressed in Wanaka this week with a “travelling roadshow” from the Civil Aviation Authority presenting examples of both good and bad practice to pilots.

A recorded example of poor communication which caused the worst disaster in aviation history causing 583 deaths will be part of the presentation.

Radio confusion caused a 1977 accident at Tenerife in which two Boeing 747 aircraft collided on the runway and burst into flames. Last year aircraft were reported as being in the wrong place in New Zealand skies almost 300

times, CAA spokesperson Emma Peel said. “This is aimed at any pilots.

Pilots tend to use very crisp clear language in brief transmissions, so they can envisage where other aircraft are and are heavily reliant on short messages.” As well as the recording of radio communication leading to the event in Tenerife, other good and bad examples of radio communication will be used. The AvKiwi Plane Talking roadshow is free and will reach 30 venues New Zealand-wide.

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Next step for new police station The site for a new police station on Ballantyne Road moved a step closer with council approval to redesignate reserve land for building. The land is nearby to the Department of Conservation headquarters which will enable a more effective working relationship with number of search and rescue operations in Mount Aspiring National Park.

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Roys Peninsula change of heart Almost ten years after first applying for resource consent for a building platform, Singapore based kiwi Greg Marler has put an $8 million price tag on his 108 hectare lakefront property on Roys Peninsula. In 2005 Greg told the Environment Court he planned to keep the land for future generations of his family, however after receiving his consent to build, recently placed it on the market with Sothebys International Realty.

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Police target duck shooters

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Merino partners visit Otago Viv Milsom A group of New Zealand Merino brand partners from China and Japan were in Central Otago this week to meet with farmers and learn more about merino farming.

Earlier in the week they attended a New Zealand Merino conference in Christchurch where brand partners from around the globe

explained to farmers how they were developing markets for

Bendigo, Northburn and Earnscleugh Stations on Wednesday.

The biggest growth market for merino is the active outdoor market. merino wool products and discussed their future needs for merino wool.

The group of six from Japan and China visited

New Zealand Merino area manager for Central Otago, Shaun O’Docherty said brand partners are looking for more wool across

the micron range. “The biggest growth market for merino is the active outdoor market and it still has a lot of potential for further growth.”

Pictured below New Zealand Merino general manager for supply, Mike Hargadon explains the micron value of a Bendigo Station fleece to Tony Wen from Tianyu one of China’s biggest merino processing companies.

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Police in the Southern District are targeting firearms safety as the duck shooting season starts this weekend.

According to Southern District operations manager Inspector Al Dickie there has been an increase in alcohol use around firearms. Additional staff will be working in rural areas of Otago and Southland targeting drink driving and breaches of the Arms Act. “It is essential to keep firearms and alcohol completely separate. Under the Arms Act, there are several potential charges that could be faced by duck shooters, and there is also the risk that the licence holder could have their firearms licence revoked,” Inspector Dickie said. “The key messages are always point firearms in a safe direction, do not put your finger on the trigger unless

you intend to fire the gun and never rely solely on the safety catch and identify your target.”

Fish and Game NZ are also urging caution from the 40,000-plus game bird hunters expected to head out this weekend.

“The police have given fair warning that they will not tolerate unsafe firearms use and Fish and Game fully supports this stance,” chief executive Bryce Johnson said.

Chasing waterfowl means more than potential firearms danger with people not wearing lifejackets. “Getting to where the birds are can mean putting yourself into some potentially risky situations …” He said there are camo buoyancy vests or camo suspender-type life jackets which can be used when on water.

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rangers will be checking game bird licences, bag limits, and enforcing the ban on using lead shot within 200m of open water. Fish and Game is also asking hunters to act in accordance with the Code of Conduct which “contains simple pointers about the need for hunters to respect private property, and acting safely and responsibly to ensure they don’t endanger themselves or others.”

“Game bird season opening is the highlight on the hunting calendar for many,” Bryce said.

“Fish and Game is simply asking all hunters to act safely and responsibly so we can all enjoy this longstanding Kiwi tradition for many more years to come.”

Criffel subdivision to proceed A four lot subdivision on 11.6hectares of land on Criffel deer farm is able to proceed after commissioners Jane Taylor and Sally Middleton rejected the recommendations of Lakes Environmental planner Richard Campion. Richard recommended the subdivision be refused consent because of the effects on the landscape. The commissioners agreed to the subdivision after Criffel Deer Ltd volunteered to reduce the size of the original 1000sqm building platforms to smaller ones of 750sqm and 710 sqm.

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Post box puzzle Staff arriving for work last Saturday morning found the Wanaka Post Office post box pushed over onto the road outside the post office. Police are investigating the incident and Senior Constable Bruce McLean said information had come forward that may help police with their inquiries.

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Shallow shake GeoNet has recorded a shallow 4.4 magnitude earthquake, centred 50km northwest of Wanaka, which struck on 9.14am, Monday April 3. With a focal depth of 5km, there are reports that the earthquake was felt from Queenstown to Christchurch, though it seems to have gone largely unnoticed in Wanaka.

The GeoNet project analyses, locates and archives more than 15,000 earthquakes each year within the New Zealand region. There is about one magnitude 4.0 to 4.9 earthquake recorded every day in New Zealand.

Get smart, get voting Sophie Ward (pictured) and Gina Dempster of Wanaka Wastebusters are runningaSmartpackaging Business Workshop in Dunedin today (Thursday) with guest speaker Dunedin City Council solid waste manager Ian Featherston.

The free workshops will also be held in Wellington, Christchurch and Auckland during May. “We create 172kg of packaging waste per New Zealander every year, and throw 72kg of packaging per person into the rubbish,” workshop leader Sophie Ward said.

“We are encouraging businesses to choose minimal packaging which can be recycled or composted, but we know it’s not going to happen

overnight. The workshop will give businesses food for thought and provide them with balanced information which will save them time and money.”

town - with more than 200 recycling with us,” Gina said. “What we’re offering for businesses that is new is the chance to think through the whole life cycle of their packaging

We are encouraging businesses to choose minimal packaging which can be recycled or composted.

Wastebusters are also working with several Wanaka-based companies to help them make smarter packaging choices.

“As a community, Wanaka is pretty clued up and committed to recycling, and that generally feeds through into the businesses in

- what materials are going to do the job, whether the packagingisminimal,and what will happen to it at the end of its life.”

Sophie and Gina are also on the project team from the Unpackit Packaging Awards.

“Many of the nominations for Unpackit’s Worst

Packaging Award this year were for ‘green’ businesses whose packaging did not live up to their product,” Sophie said. “Consumers are getting more and more savvy when it comes to environmental claims. They expect to see consistency through the whole production process, including packaging.”

This year schools and community groups can benefit from the awards with a $1000 prize to the school and the notfor-profit community group supported by the most voters. “It’s super easy for schools and community groups to participate,” Gina said.

“They can simply log on to our website and click the registration link.”

PHOTO: gina dempster

Cold and frosty morning Residents woke to a cold May morning yesterday. This native hebe complete with frost signals winter is not far away. The National Climate Centre report for April shows the month was characterised by markedly high pressures over the South Island which resulted in dry and sunny conditions for many regions of the country.

Central Otago was particularly dry, with rainfall less than a quarter of April normal.

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End of an era for nursery Viv Milsom The Nook Road Nursery near Lake Hawea is closing down after more than 40 years in business.

In 1968 Maryed Urquhart started “Maryed’s Garden” in the back yard of the family’s Lake Hawea farm.

A keen gardener, with a love of unusual plants, she grew a variety of plants which had not been tried in the area before. A decade later in 1977 her son Jamie started working with her full-time, and then in 1981 he and his wife Vicki bought The Nook, an old boarding house with a garden and orchard, close by the family farm. Jamie said some of the original apricot and plum trees survive today, and while the nursery will no longer exist, the land will remain in the family.

The Nook, which is sheltered and protected from early and late frosts,

soon became a thriving nursery and favourite destination for gardeners in the region, and at busy seasonal times employed as many as 11 people.

Today the business is run

by Jamie and manager Diana Manson who has worked there for 20 years.

“I learnt on the job,” she said, “and loved seeing our plants grow from seeds and cuttings.” Over the years she has seen things change and said today there are not so many active gardeners.

“People want to create a garden room with the same look year round, and then spend their leisure time doing other things, like mountain biking.”

Diana said closing down is a “sad time for all”, but customers still have time to make that special journey to The Nook.

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It’s been a while since we’ve written anything for the Wanaka Sun, and we’ve been as busy as ever in the Crib. Excitingly, our drop in sessions are really starting to take off with more and more young people popping in to check out what’s on offer. If your son or daughter, or if you’re a young person reading this, and you haven’t come down to have a look – what are you waiting for! We’re open 6pm to 10pm Fridays and 3pm to 10pm on Saturdays, and we serve dinner too, just bring a gold coin.

The holiday programme

was a blast. To name just a few of the great activities we held at the Crib: there was paintball, overnight camps and Bif Smith, aka DJ Cupboard, held a DJ workshop (pictured).

Looking to the future, we’re soon to have our own ‘cinema’ set up in the Crib. (You’ll have to come and see). As well as running our annual ‘Taking over Amigos’ where our awesome young people take over the running of Amigos for four nights (Nicky and Waz are there too of course) and they donate half of the takings of each night to us. This

year it’s on Tuesday May 22 and 29, and Thursdays May 24 and 31. We’d love you to come and join us, call Amigos to book in.

We’re also very excited to be organising our Matariki celebrations once again, with a bigger hangi and much more to see and do at the Dinosaur Park. This year it’s on Saturday June 16, from 3pm until 7pm. For more information, contact us on 443 5880, email kahu.youth@xtra.co.nz or Facebook KahuYouth UpperClutha.

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inbrief Feeling the spirit When the Central Otago Regional Choir, directed

by John Buchanan, presents its Autumn Series of concerts in May, the Lakes District and Central Otago will host the first New Zealand performance of Feel The Spirit, a cycle of seven American spirituals, arranged by the English composer John Rutter for mezzo-soprano, mixed choir and orchestra, in a range of styles. Joining the choir, and adding an extra dimension of colour and emotional depth to this performance, are renowned Wanaka soprano Heather Macdonald and the Central Otago Regional Orchestra.

In keeping with the jazz-flavoured settings of the spirituals, the concert will open with popular standard songs, with characteristic close harmonies, accompanied by pianist Alison Frude.

The choir, accompanied by Suzanne Russell (piano), with Maria Affleck (solo violin), will perform the Five Hebrew Love Songs, composed

by Eric Whitacre and inspired by the poems written by his wife Hila Plitmann.

The Central Otago Regional Choir has a policy of encouraging young people and in this series, they will be joined by Wakatipu High School’s jazz band Best Served Chilled at the Queenstown concert, and Dunstan High School’s choir Dunstanza at both the Alexandra and the Wanaka concerts.

Goodbye great-aunt BB The community is mourning the death of longtime Wanaka resident Belinda ‘Bindy’ Wilson who lived at The Stone Cottage, Dublin Bay for the past twenty years.

She passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday April 18.

Belinda, fondly known as Bindy, was born on November 2, 1940, she grew up in Dunedin and was educated at Craighead Diocesan School in Timaru.

When she left secondary school she worked in the Pathology Department of the Otago Medical School before travelling to London.

After working as a secretary there she continued her travels to Australia. She lived in Melbourne for twenty years enjoying roles which included working as a personal assistant for various

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business people Bindy made annual trips back to Dublin Bay while she lived in Australia and eventually returned to New Zealand to settle here in 1992.

She was one of the first people in the area to offer highend self-contained bed and breakfast accommodation.

The Stone Cottage became a popular destination for many holidaymakers who often returned year after year to enjoy Bindy’s hospitality and the lakeside setting.

Bindy’s health declined after a breast cancer diagnosis in 2007. Bindy is survived by her brother and sister-in-law Robert and Prue, and was the treasured aunt of Ben and Amanda, Angus and Bridget, and Annabel, and adored great-aunt “BB” to Louis, Bess, Nina, Margot and Alice.

Dust and dirt in Wanaka

Wellington band The Black Seeds are bringing their Dust and Dirt New Zealand release tour to Wanaka later this month.

The tour began last month in North America and they are currently playing gigs throughout Europe before the New Zealand leg of the tour.

Guitarist Mike Fabulous said the band will be in top form for the Wanaka crowd. “On the back of a 45 date tour, the band will be cookin’ and the

new songs off the album will be well and truly road tested.”

As Wanaka is the smallest town on their nine-show New Zealand tour, the Wanaka Sun asked Mike what had lured the band out of the big cities. “It doesn’t take much to lure us to Wanaka,” he said.

“The Lake Wanaka Centre is a great venue, we have some good friends in the area, and the audience is always a pleasure.”

The band will be playing

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tracks from their new album which was released on April 9. Self recorded and produced in their Wellington studio, the album introduces new styles while retaining their trademark sound. “We got far more natural, honest, takes of songs and we were able to experiment with them far more.” Mike said.

“I think it ultimately meant that we made a record that is far more representative of the band than we ever have before.”

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To celebrate the return of The Black Seeds to Wanaka, the Wanaka Sun are giving away one ultimate prize of double pass to the Wanaka gig on May 25 plus a copy of their new album ‘Dust and Dirt’, and three runner-up prizes of a copy of their new album.

Mike told us that Afrofone has long been a favourite live tune of the band, to go into the draw to win we want to know your all time favourite tune performed

by The Black Seeds. Email admin@thewanakasun.co.nz with your answer.

Draw closes 4pm Tuesday May 8.

Bagging a bargain Beatrix Smith and her dad Matthew joined bargain hunters at the Presbyterian Hall, Tenby Street on Saturday for the Plunket garage sale.

Wanaka Plunket raised $400 from the sale, with an estimated 150 people attending, president Carol Wyeth said. photo: wanaka sun

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sunnews Time out tent donation Montessori Children’s House Wanaka received a $1230 donation from Bayleys Real Estate as a result of the proceeds from their tent at the Upper Clutha A & P Show. The ‘time out tent’ for mums (and a few dads) was equipped with couches, had a shaded area and refreshments.

The money will be used to enhance Montessori’s outdoor and environmental programmes.

From one to 10,000 Dave Hall has made his 10,000th skydive in Wanaka. The Skydive Wanaka chief executive officer took his nine-year-old daughter Maye along for her first ever tandem. Dave’s eldest son Max, in his

third tandem with another instructor, joined his dad in the sky.

“Once the parachutes were open the two tandems flew side by side - everyone was yahooing,” Dave’s wife Jools said.

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Post Office Lane is pumping for May Ready to serve up a social month of May are James Crinson of Barluga, Gemma Wigley manager of Botswana Butchery and the restaurant’s head chef, Michael Mohr, Operations Manager Sam Collis and Tom Wild of Woody’s

‘A range of activities and celebrations planned over the next month will ensure the atmosphere of the Post Office Lane precinct remains lively during the shoulder season.

“Things may be cooling down around town, but we’re keeping it social in Post Office Lane,” Good Group Wanaka operations manager Samantha Collis said.

First up is a ‘Cinqo de Mayo’ celebration at Woody’s featuring quality tequila at a low price to help customers get into the swing of the popular Mexican festival on Saturday May 5. The

following week will see Barluga celebrate its seventh birthday on Saturday May 12 encouraging 60’s dress to match the themed cocktails and live music. The stylish cocktail bar continues to set the standard in Wanaka for service and its range of ‘top shelf’ spirits and drink mixes.

As a social hub for the younger crowd, Woody’s is continuing its popular pool competitions on Thursday nights. With Barluga and Woody’s having their own uniquevibe,theoutdoorcourtyard becomes a popular mingling area with their huge fireplaces

keeping things social during the cooler evenings. The two bars complement the range of food served at Botswana Butchery and the Cow Pizzeria. The renowned Botswana Butchery is hosting an international food & wine matching evening on Friday May 11 with a four course set menu matched with wine samples for just $90. Post Office Lane has consistently set the standard in Wanaka for premium service with the all the ingredients for a great night out, either with friends after work or for dinner and drinks afterward. Make

May your catch up month for some socialising and enjoy the lively, safe environment of Post Office Lane.’

Make a note in your social diary for: • Cinque De Mayo May 5 • Barluga’s 7th Birthday Bash with 60’s dress theme May 12 • Botswana Butchery International Food and Wine menu, May 11 • Woody’s Pool Comp Every Thursday Night

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John Reid remembered Local identity, business man and community supporter John Reid, 65, passed away last week following a bout with cancer. John (pictured above at the Cromwell

Races in 2009) lived in Luggate and was the owner of Upper Clutha Transport, a family business which had been in existence since the early 1900s. At his funeral at the

Lake Wanaka Centre on Tuesday, John was recognised as a great supporter of local community and sports clubs as well as a horse racing enthusiast.

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Autumn outing

Last Thursday the Upper Clutha Senior Citizens took a trip to the Arrowtown Autumn Festival.

They enjoyed afternoon tea at the Athenaeum Hall with live entertainment on Buckingham

Green. “The weather was fantastic and the autumn colours were breath taking. The day was enjoyed by all,” volunteer Vivienne Fitzgerald said. “A big thank you to all the volunteers

Giving it up for future generations

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Wanaka Presbyterians had a special Covenanting Service on the weekend. A symbolic piece of sod was turned by session clerk Carrick Jones (pictured) on Sunday before the congregation moved to their temporary home in the hall where they will

worship while futureproofed extensions are built onto the church in Tenby Street. “This new area will be for our whole community, especially children and their families, but will make a wonderful conference centre too,” minister Diane Gilliam-

Weeks said.

Diane said they would be giving up the beauty and comfort of the church for six months so future generations can enjoy a bigger, brighter space. “We’ve worked toward this moment for almost eight years.”

who helped out.”

The next meeting for the Upper Clutha Senior Citizens is Thursday May 10.

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sunnews Tony Waterworth, relieving design and technology teacher at Mount Aspiring College and Chris Riley with a weta motel.

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More weta motels for Mou Waho Lake Wanaka’s Mou Waho island weta population now have the choice of five star or backpacker style accommodation.

The Eco Wanaka Adventures (EWA) initiated project began with the placement last year of four modified log ‘motels’ with viewing chambers above the island’s picnic area.

These motels enabled visitors to observe the inhabitants while providing darkness the rest of the time.

Recently, 40 monitoring ‘budget’ weta motels were installed around the island by Department of Conservation staff assisted

by EWA and eight students from Mount Aspiring College. The year 11 and year 12 students, Max Stapper, Hadon Smith, Sam Wilson, Tom Scurr, Nicolas Brixle, Ben Robertson, Alex Hardaker and Tom Schreiber, built the units.

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“It takes up to a year for weta to establish themselves into the motels,” DOC ranger Flo Gaud said. “Early indications were good, although disturbance to the viewing units meant we only had short-stayers.

The units provide the island’s mountain stone weta population with protection from natural predators including the islands resident Buff Weka. The next stage of the project will be to

It takes up to a year for weta to establish themselves into the motels.

Long-term borders are anticipated in the next 12 months.”

“We are very happy that the idea floated for these very unique weta motel concepts has, through the combined effort and expertise of Lee Eadie (EWA), Flo Gaud, and Warren Chinn (DOC), teacher Simon King and proactive students from MAC, have become a reality,” EWA director Chris Riley said.

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monitor the occupancy of the motels.

“The professional result produced by the students - a workable and model design, built to perfection - is credit to all involved.

Great to see the students place their own motels on Mou Waho with pride,” Chris said.

Flo agreed: “It’s a great way for students to understand the goals and the long term benefits of the project.”

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Stop the spread of micro pests The Ministry for Primary Industries and the Otago Regional Council are asking duck shooters to clean and dry their equipment as they move between waterways to stop the spread of pests.

“Unwanted freshwater pests such as didymo, and lagarosiphon pose a serious threat to our rivers, streams, and lakes,” ORC director regional services Jeff Donaldson said. “Once in a waterway, these pests can disperse rapidly and destroy its environmental, recreational, and aesthetic values.”

Jeff said items should be

Theft Several bikes have been stolen from within garages.

Police are warning residents to lock their sheds and garages overnight and during the day.

Road signs have also been stolen this week, creating the potential for accidents to occur on the road.

Asthma awareness Did you know one in four New Zealand children struggle to blow up a balloon because they suffer from asthma? This is the message the Asthma Foundation wants you to hear as part of Asthma Awareness Week.

New Zealand has the second highest rate of asthma in the world, following the UK, with about one in four children and one in six adults suffering from the disease.

While many people have mild asthma, for some it can

be a severe and life-threatening disease, and along with other respiratory infections is one of the most common causes of hospital admissions

said in Wanaka most people with asthma get better. “It’s a strange thing and we are not sure why, but the dry environment is probably the main factor.”

It’s a strange thing and we are not sure why, but the dry environment is probably the main factor. for children.

In Otago there are more t h a n 8 0 0 0 c h i l d ren with asthma, although local general practitioner, Dr Lucy O’Hagan

Suspicious vehicle A suspicious vehicle was seen driving around Eely Point on Sunday afternoon. The vehicle was described as silvery light brown, of an older style. It was driven by a female with a female passenger. They offered two young girls candy and asked if they wanted to get in to the vehicle. Constable Ingrid Glendining said if you remember seeing this car on Sunday to please call the police station.

checked before leaving a waterway and debris should be left behind.

Equipment should then be cleaned with a five percent solution of biodegradable dishwashing solution for at least a minute, with absorbent materials, such as footwear, soaked for longer.

“Some freshwater pests, like didymo, are microscopic and can be spread by a single drop of water,” he said.

“Even if you can’t see these dangerous pests, you could be spreading them.”

The duck shooting season starts this Saturday May 5. photo: wanaka sun

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American writer and poet Kate Bariletti, who has lived in Wanaka for 12 years said she is very sensitive to chemicals and has been healthier in

Wanaka than she was living in the Seattle area. “Wanaka’s clean mountain air is great for me and there are lots of flat areas to go walking, so I can exercise easily too.”

Lucy said it’s important for asthmatics to exercise and keep fit. “The fitter you are the better,” she said.

The Asthma Foundation agreed it is important to exercise and said a lot of ill-health could be avoided with better advice and treatment.

The key is to keep asthma under control and seek prompt treatment when it flares up.

“You might think they look cool in your flat, however, if you are caught with road signs, including road cones, you will be arrested and charged with theft,” Constable Ingrid Glendining said. “Road signs are there for everybody’s safety so leave them where they are.”

Graffiti On Thursday April 27, graffiti was discovered in the toilets near the dinosaur playground.

Minor crash There was a minor car crash on State Highway 6 on Saturday when a driver left the road and drove into a bush.

Detox A 61-year-old local man was arrested in the early hours of Sunday morning and returned to the Wanaka Station for detoxification due to his extreme state of drunkenness.

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

Club’s close shave for leukaemia research An idea conceived “over a couple of bottles of beer” at the Wanaka Districts Club has resulted in $1100 being raised for leukaemia research. Club members Gerald Haggart and Chris Meehan came up with the idea a few weeks ago and put their locks on the line for a fundraiser last Friday. As

Gerald started on Chris’s head with enthusiasm pictured, other club members got their wallets out. The finishing touches were carried out by Kim Berry. Club president Ian McGregor said the event was a lively affair, with some other members coming forward for the treatment.

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Sticky Forest bikers buzzing More than 70 keen mountain bikers sweated it out for the title of King and Queen of Sticky Forest last weekend…but only two could wear the crowns. Wanaka’s John Mezger and Dunedin’s Erin Greene were first home in the open 25km race, in 1:21.17 and 1:33.15 respectively with a number of other Wanaka riders placing strongly.

David Drake, winding down from his mammoth

two lap effort around Lake Hawea last week, placed third in the men’s and

an annual fixture Bike Wanaka organiser Scott Wright said. “There were

There were lots of happy faces. People ignored the inclement weather forecast.

Jo Williams (pictured) and Katharine Eustace placed second and third in the women’s race. The inaugural cross country event is set to become

lots of happy faces. People ignored the inclement weather forecast and we had 74 people aged from nine to people in their fifties.”

PHOTO: wanaka.tv

Wanaka sailboats spark interest for Paralympians Tim Brewster Modifications enabling disabled people to competitively sail their boats at Wanaka yacht club has sparked interest from Yachting New Zealand. Paralympian national sailing programme manager Rob Hielkema was in Wanaka recently for a disabled sailing weekend and was very impressed by modifications made to an Etchells class yacht used by local sailor Geoff Wilson pictured here at the helm. The boats are very similar to the three person Sonar class used in the Paralympics which are

very rare in New Zealand unlike the much more common Etchells. Rob said seeing the home built modifications was a classic case of kiwi ingenuity. “There are quite a number of active fleets of these boats racing in New Zealand and with the modifications make it a really even playing field for disabled sailors,” he said. The seat across the back of the boat enables the helmsman to change sides with ease when they go about.

Rob said the Etchells are similar enough to the Sonar boats to make them an ideal training tool.

PHOTO: supplied

Olympic qualifier for Wanaka Cardrona Alpine Resort is hosting the first snowsports qualifying events for the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia in 2014. The FIS snowboard and ski halfpipe World Cup events will be held at the resort in late August and is expected to attract a world class field.

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BOARD Just want to ask that people indicate when drivin tryin to teach my son how to ride his bike safely on the road and non indicators are not helping thanks.

Re comment about capitalist pigs from last week`s textboard. It’s Not this town mate. It’s this country.

Wanaka and N.Z are awesome but life is tough here working 4 wages. If you want to get ahead join the 50000 plus kiwis moving to aussie each year. I worked in hospitality there over 20 years ago and earned more hourly than what kiwis are paid here today.

The smell of smog on thursday nite on beacon point rd was terrible why?

Maybe the septic tanks in hawea flat are a water quality issue but lets not forget the fact that there is nowhere in this country that intensive dairy hasn’t polluted nearby waterways . Why should hawea be any different. wake up O.R.C

Wanaka residents have until May 7 to make their feelings known about what they want the QLDC to consider as their priorities for the next ten years.

One of the projects currently being reviewed for the upcoming year is a year round learner paddling pool for toddlers for the public to use next to the Wanaka pool. Ideally covered and set at 32degrees for the littlies to be able to spend time in the water without getting too cold, the pool would be the ideal environment to help teach the numerous toddlers and infants in the area how to get confident in water and, hopefully, be able to swim by the time they reach primary school. Not only encouraging them to enjoy the waterways and beaches, but also going some way to reducing the alarmingly high drowning statistics we have in this country.

According to Water Safety NZ drowning is the third highest cause of accidental death in New Zealand behind road vehicle crashes and falls. The sticking point is the cost. Council has allocated $200,000, Lakes Leisure has raised another $50,000 by applying for grants. A rough estimate for the pool is $400,000.

What if the money for the project doesn’t come through? The proposed aquatic centre at the Wanaka sports facility is an estimated ten years away.

To give the learner pool proposal some perspective, the new roundabout at the corner of Ardmore and Brownston streets is costing $630,000.

Was it necessary to apply for grants to get that project started?

albert town has a change table also it is always welcoming and clean go the alie” mum of 3 kids Last time I was in the Plunket Rooms the coffee was free. Everything at your local Plunket is either fundraised for or kindly (and v appreciatively i am sure) donated. Dont whinge get on a committee & help change if you have an issue. Well done wonderful VOLUNTEER Plunket Comittee you guys rock for the Under 5s in UC xox Gr8 Editorial! Agree! Love Wanaka and its community

Does the whole town really need 2 be informed of every crime in town? Drink drivers will pay their price but how bout the victims of domestic incidents & robberies? How does the crime scene column make them feel? Even more vulnerable than necessary i imagine.

To the person that keeps on complaining about the spraying around the lake grow up get ur facts right most sprays these days u can just about bath in an it wd take a hell of spray in 1 spot 2 even get run off in2 the lake Many people have the wrong idea of what constitutes true happiness. It is not attained through self gratification, but though fidelity 2 a worthy cause.

I miss us and I especially miss you. Just remember I`m still here. Chipmunk Can hawea flat earth society accept science and evidence? Clean up septic tanks for all our health.

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.

Not saying no dairy Dairying in the Hawea basin is not a problem according to the Otago Regional Council. The ORC’s confidence is based on nitrate contamination forecasting from a computer program called Overseer. The Wanaka Sun could investigate this program as my understanding is that Environment Canterbury no longer relies on Overseer because it delivered faulty forecast models.

With regard the ORC theory that septic tanks pose a bigger risk to water quality than dairying, it should be remembered that modern septic tanks deliver highly treated effluent.

It is only a decreasing number of older, obsolete tanks in Hawea Flat which pose any health concerns. And even they must be viewed in the context that a single cow produces 15 times the daily effluent of a human. So a herd of 1000 cows equals the daily equivalent effluent from 15,000 people.

On top of that loading is the nitrogen dairy farmers use to promote pasture growth.

We are not saying no dairy farming in the Hawea basin, but given the track record of dairy farming resulting in polluted water around New Zealand we believe the ORC should proceed with the utmost caution. At the moment our bore drinking water is pristine and the ORC should offer a guarantee it will stay that way. We don’t want to end up like other dairying areas fighting retrospective water quality battles once a valuable community resource has already been degraded.

Mark Thomas Preserve our Water

TXT THE WANAKA SUN

Thanks to the guys My name is Cody Tucker and I’ve featured in the Wanaka Sun once or twice wake-skating. NZ Wakeskate Nationals were held on April 28, but two days before, I was convinced I wasn’t going to be going because I couldn’t afford it.

After telling a couple of my mates in last period of school that I wasn’t going because I couldn’t afford it (which I was fine with), they started a post on Facebook to spread the message asking anyone who could spare the cash to bring their money to school the next day so I could afford the trip. So, whether the money came or not, the overwhelming response on Facebook convinced me I should book the tickets and go, and worry about the rest later. The next day at school, I was overwhelmed with people willing to help me out and bringing in generous donations. As I left for the airport at lunchtime, my friends and peers had donated nearly $200 to put towards the flights to Auckland and entry fee.

I competed in the 2012 Wakeskate Nationals in Orakei Basin on Saturday. I met up with the country’s top wake-skaters and wake photographers/videographers and got an eight minute long run behind a seadoo to show what I could do. I ended up in second place in the open men’s division making me the country’s second best wakeskater. I had one of the best days thanks to the guys (Ben Faulkner, Bena Simanu and Finlay Woods who set up the idea) and the many, many other generous people who gave money so I could go to the event.

Without this random act of kindness I would not have been able to compete and achieve what I did. I’m writing this letter to you because I don’t know how to repay them and figured that at least public acknowledgement of their efforts would give them some recognition of their efforts. Friday for me was one of those days when you feel like you’re the most special person in the world.

Cheers Cody Tucker

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AGM for Upper Clutha Herb Society on Tuesday May 8 at Wanaka Croquet Room at 10.45am. Theme cooking with herbs. New members welcome.

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Check out Wanaka Toy Library today Ph: 443-5159 www.wanakatoylibrary. org.nz

Lakes bowen therapy.bringing balance to your body.nikki 443 6765 Cathy 443 7907.www.lakesbowentherapy.com

Wanaka FC would like to thank the Upper Clutha Rugby club for the use of their training facilities which has helped us no end during the increasingly early dark nights.

Beetroot chutney from Pirate Pickles at the Wanaka farmers market from 4pm Thursdays on Pembroke Park Black metal futon sofa bed $50 443 2006 Boardroom table and 4 chairs , Great condition suit office $350. Tel 4432133 Boys blue bike , good condition but needs new seat . Suit 5-9 year old $50 Tel 4432133 Brand new mitre rugby boots size 3, $25.00, 0276213582.

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0212883456 For sale: SHEEP POO.large bag $10 or 4 bags $30.Scouts/Cubs/Kea’s fundraiser. ring Barry Andrews 4431662 Girls pink bike with gears suit 8-12 year old. Great condition $175 Tel 4432133 Large sturdy computer desk suit home or office . $60 Tel 4435103 PREMIUM QUALITY hoodies & fleeces, both adults & childrens sizes. Available @ Metro Grafix & Design - 03 445 4533.

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The Wanaka AvKiwi will be held at the St John Ambulance Centre, 4 Link Way on Thursday 3 May at 7pm.

Swap houses around Christmas and New Year with Brisbane family.

Beautiful family home with large solar heated pool, two late model cars, wonderful Bayside location. Easy access to Gold Coast, Theme parks, Airport, CBD. Please email mikeguyomar@hotmail. com for further information Girl Friday for all that stuff you need extra help with. Call 443 4039 or 021999370 Babysitter 20 years experience. Lives locally call 443 4039 or 021999370 PAMPER PACKAGES a wonderful gift for someone special. Relaxation massage, waxing, manicure & pedicure packages available. Prices to suit.

Mobile service also available. Call or text Annie 0212890440 for more info.

Upper Clutha Senior Citizens meeting on Thursday May 10 at the Wanaka Districts Club on Plantation Rd at 2 pm, all welcome.

Central Otago Regional Choir present FEEL THE SPIRIT: Sunday May 6, 2.30pm, Lake Wanaka Centre. Tickets $20 (children free) available from choir and orchestra members and Wanaka Fine Wines.

CAKE DECORATING COURSE, indication you interest to co-ordinator - jo@ brightsparkswanaka.co.nz or 4432511. One evening, materials/equipment provided, expert tutor (not Jo) AFFORDABLE BOUNCY CASTLES - Wanaka Toy Library - 443-5053 or www.toylibrary.org.nz CAKE TIN HIRE - www.wanakatoylibrary.org.nz - contact us today!

443-5159 Friends of Holy Family Catholic School AGM Thursday 24 May 7:30 @ Edgewater. All parents of school community are welcome.

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Inland Revenue are at Community Networks Wednesday 9th May 12pm - 4,30pm,For help with personal or business tax,child support,student loans or family tax credits call 4437799 to make an appointment.

Lost, Canon camera lens cap, in or around Edgewater area last week. Pls call or text 021402984

Lake Hawea Housechurch, 10 Sundays, 23 Charles court. Ph Warren, 443 4499

RESCUED. 3 yellow ducks from the Hawea river. Rested, eyes made up, ready for their owners. Text 0210342553

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Super fresh fruit and vege - we support local growers wherever possible. organicexpress.co.nz

Massage in Wanaka. Supercharge yr massage treatment with a far infrared sauna. Half price with massage booking. Phone 4438448

Upper Clutha Trading Post on Facebook. Sign up now to trade preloved goods freely and easily with your community.

MASSAGE THERAPY. Sportsmassage, Deep tissue, Relaxation.Please call Ursula Krebs, Dipl. Massage Therapist. ph:0276602271.

Wanaka Wellness centre. Massage, bodywork, acupuncture, physiotherapy, health analysis, detox, weight loss, natural medicine, mental health, yoga, meditation.

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Mindfulness meditation course beginning June 7th call Liz for more info 4431955 or email lizmaluschnig@ gmail.com

YOGA SESSIONS- thurs 5-6.30, Fri(beginner) 10-11.30, Wanaka wellness. sun 10-11.30, lake Hawea, enq welcome, thesadhanastudio.com Gentle Yoga. Private instruction or $10 classes Mon and Wed 9.30 Tues 8.45 Prenatal Thrs 9.30 Wanaka. Jen 443 1672.

Do-It-Yourself Automotive Workshop Series. Saturday 2-4PM. 12 May: Oil Changes and Maintenance.

Hands-on. $30/class. Steve 443.1672.

Do-It-Yourself Automotive Workshop Series. Saturday 2-4PM. 26 May: Braking Systems: Disc, Drum, 4x4.

Hands-on. $30/class. Steve 443.1672.

Quartz crystal energy balancing bowl sessions heal with sound. Each Mon 1.30 and by appt. Jen 443.1672.

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Hands-on. $30/class. Steve 443.1672.

Nook Road Nursery closing down sale 40% from May 5.

services AFFORDABLE HOME IMPROVEMENTS. Honest and reliable tradesmen. One stop shop to get your place looking great. Call Ben 0223141120 Counselling available with Liz Maluschnig over 20 years experience please call 443 1955 or email lizmaluschnig@gmail.com Free delivery - when you buy your groceries online at organicexpress. co.nz Wanaka, Albert Town, Hawea and Hawea Flat residential areas.

JP SERVICES at Community Networks, Tuesdays 1pm, Fridays 10.30am, For appointments call 4437799 Kilt alterations of Mt Aspiring College uniform. Girls growing? Hems up or down, waist in or out. Reasonable rates. Sue 027 247 2181

Organic Express - the grocery store that delivers to your door. Locally owned and operated. organicexpress. co.nz RELATIONSHIPS AOTEAROA Professional counselling for all relationship & family issues available in Wanaka. Call 0800RELATE (0800 735 283)for an appointment.

Septic tank cleaning Portaloo hire and cleaning, Sump cleaning. Septic Tank Cleaners WANAKA 0800885886 / 4434175 Services: lead light / stained glass windows, door panels and lamp shades made and designed to suit.

Restoration welcome. Phone 4435530 WHEELS TO DUNSTAN: Free daily transport to Dunstan Hospital & Alexandra specialist appointments, Bookings call 4437799 WANAKA WINDOW CLEANING professional, friendly, efficient service.

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thanks A big thank u 2 john @ Pembroke Wines 4 the pallets just what we needed.

Tom Tom the tussock man thanks again, they look great x Wanaka is full of some very kind people

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sport results Tarras Golf results: Women’s Purvis Cup & 1st Qualifying-Maire McElrea 108-37-71, Jan Allen 11439-75, Jan Gibson 95-18-77.

Nearest the Pin with 2nd shot-Jan Gibson Men’s Medal Round-Bonar Rowley 92-30-62, Colin Pledger 81-12-69, Tom Moore 79-9-70, Simon Maling 80-872, Russell Lovelock 89-17-72.

Two’s-Bonar Rowley Lethbridge Jug, Inter-club at Wanaka- Wanaka 30.54 Stablefords, Tarras 29.12 Progressive Bowls results held on Friday 27 April: Skips 1 Glad Cross, 2 Kay Chartres, 3 Coleen Landsborough.

Thirds 1 John Barton, 2 Murray Roberts, 3 Trevor Tovey.

Leads 1 Fred Anderson, 2 Rick Maclean, 3 Stan Kane.

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Wanaka Golf Club weekly results Saturday April 28. Ladies. Medal 1 Glad Cross, 65, 2 Carolyn Wallace, 69, 3 Ann Brown, 70. Stableford 1 Lesley Boyd, 372 Jacqui Scott, 34 ocb, Lynn Howson & Jeanette Beckett, 34. Nearest the pin No.6 Margaret Read, No.15 Jacqui Scott. Men. Stableford Div1 1 Phil McArthur, 46, 2 Stuart McPhail, 45, 3 Lloyd Bell, 40. Div2 1 Kim Gwilliam, 40, 2 Phil Thirkell, 38, Steven Wishart, 38. Tuesday April 24 GNZ Medal ladies: Div1 1 Janet Sutton, 73 ocb, Zita Cleugh, 73, Penny Wilson, 73. Div2 1 Coral Cooper, 70 ocb Lyn Hore, 703 Alison Brown, Annette Menlove & Sue Collinson, 71. Div3 1 Karleen Jopson, 66, 2 Nan Hogan, 70, 3 Avril Templeton, 72.

Div4 1 Margaret McKenzie, 71, 2 Carolyn Wallace, 72 ocb, Dorothy Grigor, 72. Wednesday April 25, Lethbridge trophy: Women 1 Lyn Hore, 36, 2 Janet Sutton, 35, 3 Margaret Read, 34 ocb, Margaret Sell (Tarras), 34, Annette Menlove, 34, Barb Bayliss, 34. Men 1 Arthur Dovey, 43, 2 Lloyd Bell, 40, Trevor Savage, 40, 4 Philip McNeil, 39, 5 Craig Still (Tarras), 38, John Dawson (Tarras), 38, 7 Robert Pearson (Tarras), 37. Bradley Nuttall Meat Pack Day. Men Div1 1 David Keimig, 38, 2 Steve Lorack, 37 ocb Graeme Barbara, 37, William Hunter, 37. Div2 1 David McKenzie, 39, 2 John Darby, 38, 3 John Hogan, 37.

Thursday April 26 Stableford Ladies 1 Norma Thorburn, 23, 2 Rebecca Lewis, 20, 3 Margaret Begg, 19.

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Classy comeback for Wanaka FC

Fine climbing on display Some of the country’s finest sport climbers showed off their ability in Wanaka last weekend at the first round of the national cup series. Twenty local climbers competed with good results and a number of placings in the youth categories. Wanaka’s Finn Fairbarn produced two strong performances to win both the lead and speedclimbing events in the under 16 male category with Stefan Schwarz placing second and third in the same events. Finn is currently waiting to hear

if he has been selected for the New Zealand team to compete in the world youth championships.

Mila Arnerich and Joel Suddaby won their respective categories in the female and male under 12 lead climbing event with Jessa Bennett second, and Mila also won the speedclimbing.

Joel’s brother Jimmy placed second in the lead going on to win the speedclimb followed by Liam Paulin. In the under 14 category Wanaka’s Charlotte Copeland and

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Josh Rogan won both the lead and speedclimb. In the under 18 category, Sam Fraser and Callum Carbon placed second and third in the lead climb, with Callum placing second in the speedclimb followed

by Alex Hardaker. Sam also came second in the open male speedclimb as did Sarah Smith in the open women. Jane Presto won the masters title in the speed climb and also placed second in the lead with Ness Rademakers coming second and third in the same events.

Sometimes in football, form counts for nothing.

This proved to be the case last Saturday when league leaders Wanaka FC A entertained Queenstown Rangers.

Wanaka A beat Rangers 14-1 last year but they were given their toughest test of the season against a strong physical Rangers team this time around.

Rangers took the lead after 15 minutes and dominated for long spells of the game.

Although Wanaka were creating chances their first and finishing touches were sometimes disappointing.

Allan Carmichael levelled the score with a tap in at the back post after a fumble from the opposition goalie.

He scored again when Aidan Butler cut the ball back in for Allan to drill the ball home from 12 yards. It was 2-1 at the break.

The home team needed to be more

determined in the second half to produce a win from this encounter.

Pauly Hodgson scored the third after the break with some neat, onetouch football which is becoming a trademark of Wanaka FC this season.

At 3-1 the game was far from over with Rangers prone to breaking forward. Olly Ceci, who is in great form, then delivered an inch perfect cross for Aidan Butler. Aidan

arced up in a well practised bicycle-kick manoeuvre to make the score 4-1 with a move that could be goal of the season.

Wanaka FC B team are still looking for their first win of the season after losing to an experienced Wakatipu side.

Next up for Wanaka A is a testing trip over the hill to face in-form Rovers, Wanaka B are away to Galaxy.

- Allan Carmichael photo: wanaka sun

Green team The Wanaka Primary School’s Wanaka Green Team (pictured here with coaches Bronnie Coupe and Aly Gibson) competed in the Alexandra Netball Competition on Saturday April 28.

Two Wanaka Primary School teams went to Alexandra for the competition. Many of the girls had not played the game before and, although they didn’t make the final, they played remarkably well. photo: supplied

Board elections for Snow Sports Two vacancies on the Board of Snow Sports New Zealand have become available due to the terms expiring for Pamela Bell and Alastair Smaill. One of the vacancies is appointed and the other elected. Applications for the vacant board member positions close on May 28.

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