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Cardrona feeling neglected Sewerage scheme threatens drinking water source Caroline Harker

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Two Cardrona locals spoke passionately about the lack of attention their area receives in the council’s draft 10-Year Plan, at a meeting in Wanaka last week.

“You should all be ashamed,” farmer Tim Scurr said to the councillors.

“Cardrona is the most at risk community in the QLDC area.”

Tim said the problem is the village’s sewerage schemes are all upstream of the sources of drinking water.

“Any fractures in the piping or infrastructure of the sewerage schemes would render the drinking water unfit for human consumption – a planned disaster,” he said. “The QLDC needs to take responsibility and move the sewerage down below the drinking water or out of town before it is too late.”

Both Tim and long-time Cardrona

resident and developer John Lee said Cardrona wasn’t mentioned in the plan.

“After the hundreds of fruitless meetings council has had with Cardrona about infrastructure and political nonsense you should all be ashamed … and put Cardrona

be presented to you on May 30,” she said.

John Lee said at the hearings that as Cardrona wasn’t mentioned in the plan he would like to assure the council he had no knowledge of the area transferring to the Central Otago District Council.

The QLDC needs to take responsibility and move the sewerage down below the drinking water or out of town before it is too late. first on the list of urgent things to do in the 10-Year Plan,” Tim said.

“I object to any other spending in the district until Cardrona town is recognised and the problems sorted out.”

Mayor Vanessa van Uden tried to reassure Tim. “Something will

He also mentioned that through the proving grounds and ski fields Cardrona brings $20million into the area each year, and said when the proposed gondola goes ahead Cardrona will become a world class ski resort and need the 3000 beds it has consent for in the village,

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which will add to the urgency for a new sewerage scheme.

Council is holding a public meeting in Cardrona on May 30 (6pm) where QLDC projects manager Rob Darby will brief locals on a proposed waste water scheme.

Deputy Mayor Lyal Cocks said the council had been working on it for a while, however it was still in its early stages. “We have to consult the public and consider costs,” he said. “We would need to use a managed loan system, and this would have a long-term impact on Cardrona ratepayers.”

Lyal said the rate increase would need to be spread over generations of ratepayers.

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Central govt to review DC Caroline Harker Central Otago property developers concerns about developer contributions (DC) will be considered as part of the current local government reforms, and the AuditorGeneral is also going to review council use of DC, according to Waitaki MP Jacqui Dean.

Developers Allan Dippie (Willowridge) and Mark Bretherton (Infinity) expressed concern about the council’s DC policy last week, saying it is stalling growth and forcing them to consider going elsewhere.

“Central Government has also expressed concern about the inconsistency in the

are adversely impacting on business and job growth and on housing affordability in

I am particularly concerned about whether these contributions are adversely impacting on business and job growth. application of development contributions and how they are used by councils around the country,” Jacqui said. “I am particularly concerned about whether these contributions

places like Central Otago. I believe a balance is needed between ensuring developers don’t unfairly impose costs on the community, while ensuring new jobs and investments

aren’t discouraged.”

Deputy Mayor Lyal Cocks said developers can go back to council to have DC reviewed.

Allan is currently meeting with finance manager Stewart Burns regarding DC for his eight lot subdivision in Ballantyne Road.

He complained at the council hearings last week he was being charged $350,000 in DC for the subdivision, “$211,000 of which was for roading upgrades.”

Lyal said the council may need to consider a new category for industrial developments (as opposed to residential ones).

Bowl along to game on Tim Brewster A bowling session and get together to gauge interest in a sports and recreation ‘club’ supporting children and adults living with disability is being held as part of a new initiative this Sunday. Game On Everyone was formed by a group of Wanaka parents of children with disabilities. As well as being part of the Central Otago Special Olympics group and taking part in their organised events, Game On Everyone is also aiming to develop a broad range of activities to ensure anyone can participate, regardless of their ability, one of the organisers, Leanne Little said. “Particularly with intellectual difficulties, some of the more organised sports can

be difficult. We want everyone to be able to participate.” As the ski season approaches, a new programme is being set up at Cardrona Alpine Resort this year involving snowbased activities using adaptive instructors and volunteer ‘ski buddies’ through the New Zealand Snowsports adaptive programme. Leanne’s son Ewan, 9, pictured here on the slopes with buddy Chloe last year, will now be joining other children in the pilot programme. “Skiing is one of the sports Game On Everyone can support people to participate in,” Leanne said.

Interested parents, caregivers and potential volunteers are asked to come along to Wanaka Bowling Club from 3-5pm this Sunday, (May 27). photo: supplied

Satisfied goal achieved side of the hill.

“I am really proud of the partnership that has developed with our Upper Clutha smaller communities of Makarora, Hawea, Cardrona and Luggate,” she said. “The incredible support that Wanaka has shown towards the Shaping Our Future forums has also been very rewarding. Instigating a review of the camp ground policy is another important project for the Upper Clutha, as was the review of the Freedom Camping Bylaw. Finally I have been very grateful to the Wanaka Community Board for its continued commitment to its community and in particular I’d like to offer my thanks and appreciation to them.”

Debra’s commitment to strengthen the long term financial position of council has been acknowledged by the mayor.

“On behalf of the council I wish to thank Debra for her service to elected members, the organisation and our community and we wish her well for the future,” Mayor Vanessa van Uden said.

The council has asked human resources consultancy Martin Jenkins to recruit someone to replace Debra in the QLDC’s top job. In the meantime the role could be filled by the deputy chief executive and financial director Stewart Burns.

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Outgoing QLDC chief executive Debra Lawson said the council’s performance has improved significantly under her tenure.

“I wanted to ensure this council’s plans were affordable in the long term,” she said. Satisfied she has achieved her goal, Debra announced this week she will not be seeking appointment for a second term when her three year contract expires in September. Yesterday the council issued a press release saying Debra will be leaving at the end of June, after only 21/2 years in the job. Her predecessor Duncan Field was there for 12 years.

If Debra already has another position she is not saying so. “I have no immediate plans other than to enjoy the winter season in Queenstown,” she said. “I have reached a point where I want to pursue a future career that is more aligned with my previous experience in the United Kingdom, particularly around private, public partnership,” Debra was chief executive of Wandle Housing in South London for 17 years. “The organisation is effectively a social and economic regeneration agency, with development across mixed tenures.”

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Green depot shut Caroline Harker Locked gates at the Wanaka green waste depot are causing people headaches, particularly anyone cleaning up their section for the winter.

People have been directed to the transfer station next door (on the corner of Ballantyne and Riverbank Roads) however most of the material cannot be recycled there.

“People are getting a bit grumpy because they don’t like putting their grass clippings in the landfill,” transfer station supervisor Kerry Hewitt said. They are also annoyed because it’s costing them more to send their greenery to the landfill than it would have to dispose of it as green waste. The transfer station can only recycle small tree branches and stumps. These are made into mulch, but other green waste (ie broom, gorse, flax, grasses, leaves, weeds, sawdust, timber offcuts, wood packaging, gib board and crate) is going

straight to the landfill. This costs $182.50 per tonne – three times as much as the green waste ($65 per tonne).

Green waste depot landlord Robert Duncan said the depot should be open again in about a week. “The other guy has

said the station is just filling a gap to help people out and does not want to take over green waste.

“It’s a good service,” he said. “Maybe they don’t charge enough to make a go of it. Delta tried and they couldn’t make it work.”

People are getting a bit grumpy because they don’t like putting their grass clippings in the landfill. completely gone because he didn’t pay his rent,” Robert said. “We had to get lawyers involved.” Robert did not say who would be running the depot when it re-opened.

The site had been rented

by Conal Wattam who set up Wanaka Compost Products. He was selling several grades of compost and mulch including a certified organic mix.

Transfer station supervisor Kerry Hewitt

The annual Deer Industry New Zealand conference held in Wanaka last week focussed on longterm sustainability of the industry, with New Zealand’s future looking good, the organisation’s CEO Mark O’Connor said. “It is the largest producer of farmed deer products in the world and has a competitive advantage in their production and sale. All products (venison, velvet, coproducts, hides and leather) are high value and in niche product areas,” he said in an email. One of the most telling statistics presented which illustrated the industry’s positive outlook was the fact that while kilogram

yields per animal had not changed much in the past ten years, the EBIT (earning before interest and taxes) price of farmed venison had gone up from 32 cents to $2.34/kg. The majority

was attended by 270 delegates, with deer farming in the Wanaka area regarded very positively with its “history, farming leadership over the years and current

New Zealand is the largest producer of farmed deer products in the world. of farmed venison, or cervena, goes to northern Europe, and generates an estimated $250 million in annual revenue. The current economic difficulties there do not yet seem to affect sales with New Zealand venison accounting for only 0.2 percent of the total meat market, Mark said.

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Caroline Harker Smart Environmental (SEL), the company which has the Wanaka kerbside recycling is keeping the council happy.

It has approached Te Kakano wanting to sponsor native tree planting in Wanaka having agreed to plant trees to offset the carbon emissions caused by taking recycling from Wanaka to its processing plant in Frankton.

Smart Environmental,” Megan said. “[SEL regional manager] Ricci Peyroux approached us and he wants to get the trees planted as soon as possible. He’s also keen to support more planting projects around Wanaka with us.”

Stefan Borowy said the recycling collection contract is going well after the first 10 weeks of operation. He said initially there were some problems getting

QLDC solid waste manager Stefan Borowy said internationally recognised calculations were used to work out how many trees should be planted. They came up with 50 per year for each of the six years of SEL’s contract. This is based on two trucks doing the 215km round trip to Frankton creating 30 tonnes of CO2 each year.

Te Kakano Trust chair Megan Williams said they are double checking the calculations as figures may be different for native trees.

“I’m impressed with

collections done before 7pm, making sure people knew which was their collection day and keeping glass separate from other materials, but these issues have now been resolved.

He said glass is being successfully colour sorted at the kerbside (as per the contract). “Glass shipments have already begun and we are now contributing to the full recycle loop,” he said.

The Wanaka Sun has received a number of calls about a mess around the pick-up depot in Lake Hawea. Local resident Barbara Chinn said when

Wastebusters had the contract they would pick up any illegally dumped rubbish at the site and always leave it tidy. “Not so now,” she said. “On Monday there were several TVs and other illegal rubbish deposited, which has been there for weeks.”

Stefan said the council and Smart Environmental were surprised at the amount of recycling material and other illegally dumped rubbish

Deputy Mayor Lyal Cocks said the green waste depot is a community asset and the council would like to see it keep going.

He said there will be a discussion about whether council should be more involved at a meeting on Monday, however other green waste depots around the country operate successfully as private business operations.

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productivity and profitability focus,” local deer farmer and vet Dr Mandy Bell who presented at the conference said. Mandy is also the organisation’s chair of productivity leadership group, a team of 40 leaders in deer agriculture who review the deer value chain from market to farm.

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at the drop-off point.

“This is the largest dropoff point in the Wanaka area and is collected twice a week at present, but still seems to be overloaded with material when the collection takes place.

The council provides a weekly kerbside collection service to the majority of properties in the Lake Hawea area, so it seems unusual that so much material is being dropped-off at the site,” he said.

SEL’s contract specifies collection vehicles should be run on bio-diesel or be Euro 4 engines (which

are diesel efficient low emission engines). Stefan said both the trucks used have a higher standard of efficiency than Euro 4 engines. “Bio fuels were considered however the current B20 blend available in the district is not covered by the new vehicle warranty, so the vehicles are not being run on biodiesel at present.”

He said the main truck is a driver operated low entry vehicle (LEV) which does most of the kerbside collections. “The LEV is purpose built for Wanaka and has a comingled compaction body as well as three glass channels. It is operated by the driver only - this type of configuration is widely used nationwide and provides for safe and efficient kerbside sorting.

“A second compactor vehicle is used to carry out litter bin collections, collections from the three recycling drop-off points and any surplus kerbside volumes. The compactor truck operates with a glass trailer to allow colour separation of glass. The second vehicle is operated by a driver and a runner at present, but this may be reduced to just the driver over the quieter winter period. From time to time there may be extra staff on the vehicles and this will generally be for training and contingency purposes.”

SEL has sublet the contract to Wanaka local Brett Morrow, however his contract specifies he can not speak to the media.

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Spring water for all Caroline Harker A call has gone out to people to bring their favourite rocks down to the Wanaka lakeside spring so they can be used in a landscaping project there. Hawea resident Richard Windelov first mooted his idea

to landscape around the spring to create a place where the water could be ‘honoured and celebrated’ seven years ago. He hopes by donating rocks locals will feel some ownership of the spring.

The landscaping will see the water running over a largegreenstoneboulder

and into several pools, and the public will be encouraged to visit the site and collect water.

Richard said ‘loads’ of people are donating their time including many contractors, and the council has provided the plants. He hopes the project will be finished within a month.

Tobi Martinovich (pictured) is making the most of a full head of hair this week before she loses much of it for a good cause this Saturday. A desire to help raise money for a local family with a terminally ill child has prompted the Wanaka 11year-old to shave her head as a fundraiser. She has already raised $500 after setting up a blog with this message: “Hi, I am Tobi Martinovich, and I am shaving my hair off (to a number 4) on the 27th of May 2012, to raise money for a family caring for their young child with terminal cancer. At this point, the family wish to

stay anonymous, so I am respecting their wish for privacy.” Tobi’s mother, Nicola said her daughter has never done anything like this before and what started off as a low key event has generated quite a bit of interest through word of mouth. “She is a very kind, considerate girl with loads of empathy and loves to help out where she can,” she said. The money raised will be presented as a gift to help with a holiday or special treat. Donations can be made through the bank account on the blog or in person to Martinovich Jewellers.

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Going back to school Cromwell community theatre group, Fine Thyme Theatre Company, is gearing up for its next production “Back to the 80s - The Totally Awesome Musical”. The 30-person cast (pictured), directed

by Stephanie Davis, has had fun getting ready for the opening night on June 1 at Cromwell Memorial Hall.

Production manager Megan de Joux said rehearsals have been stepped up as the

various aspects of the show have been put together. “The songs have been learnt, the dance steps practised, the characters developed and the lines are starting to flow.”

The musical, which

has the characters reliving their final year of high school, is described

by Megan as a “nonstop roller coaster of laughs and great songs which send up everything from Star Wars to Karate Kid.” photo: supplied

Art auction for new school kitchen Cromwell’s Goldfields Primary School is holding an art action next Thursday, May 31, to raise funds for the school. Organisers hope to raise as much money as possible and said they realistically need about $10,000 to build a kitchen in the main hall for the pupils to do their home baking projects. image: supplied

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The auction, at the Old Presbyterian Church on Inniscourt Street in Cromwell, will feature work from 20 Central Otago artists including Alan Waters, Deidre Copeland, Rachel Hirabayashi, Lynn Wilson, Nigel Wilson, Maurice Middleditch and Luke Anthony.

There will be about

50 pieces, including oil and watercolour paintings, pottery, embroidery, jewellery and photographic art, for sale. There is also a chance to win Deidre Copeland etching ‘Lost Chief’ (pictured) on the night.

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Celebrating the youth With Youth Week starting last Saturday and running until May 27, Kahu Youth has a busy schedule. They are hoodie printing at the school today and tomorrow during lunchtime and they are hosting the sixth Bluemoon dance party this Saturday May 26. The free party, for 14 to 16 year olds, expects to attract about 150 teenagers to the alcohol and drug free zone at the Lake Wanaka Centre.

Kahu Youth also “Take over Amigos” again this week. This is the fourth year owners Waz and Nicki have invited the youngsters into their restaurant to help run the operation.

“This is a great

opportunity for young people to get some invaluable work experience,” Kahu Youth worker Richard Elvey said. “And on top of that, Amigos very

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four nights in Amigos on Tuesday, and will again be helping out tonight (Thursday), as well as next Tuesday and Thursday.

The purpose of Youth

This is a great opportunity for young people to get some invaluable work experience. generously donate 50 percent of their gross income from the four nights to us.”

The youngsters get involved with all areas of hospitality from cleaning and setting up tables to taking orders, delivering food and making and delivering drinks.

They kicked off their

Week is to highlight “the amazing things young people aged 12 to 24 do all year” according to the Youth Week website, and the vision is to see “a country where young people are vibrant and optimistic through being supported and encouraged to take up challenges”.

Handcuffs help helicopter appeal Westpac had the handcuffs out last week but it was all for a good cause. As part of the national Westpac Chopper Appeal fundraiser, nine Wanaka companies offered up

staff members to be handcuffed to different members of the Westpac team. Each pair had to raise a certain amount of money (the figure was picked out of a hat) before they could

be released from the handcuffs.

Housemart property manager Colleen Topping, handcuffed to Ainslie Titterton on Friday afternoon, was one of the volunteers

who helped raise $2666.40 for the local rescue helicopter. Mount Aspiring College also contributed to the total amount raising $630 for the appeal with a mufti day. photo: wanaka sun

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Third generation farming for Lees

inbrief A message from the Queen Montessori Children’s House received a letter from the Queen last week. The children had sent a handmade invitation to the Queen inviting her to join them next Thursday as they dress up and celebrate the diamond jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II with a ‘high tea’.

The reply was on in a Buckingham Palace stamped paper and stated: “I send you my grateful thanks for the words of loyalty and support which you have so kindly sent on the occasion of the Sixtieth Anniversary of my Accession to the Throne.”

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Tim Brewster The passing on of the family farm to a third generation of his family while also forming a partnership with the Scurr family has been a highlight for farmer and snow entrepreneur John Lee (pictured below). “The Scurrs and Lees have always worked very closely together.

Willie [Scurr] is a wonderful farm manager. I haven’t seen better.” John’s daughter Joanna, her husband Scott Jones and Willie Scurr have been farming the 1576 hectares of farmland since early November of last year, with the three partners operating under a lease agreement until the title comes through. The

subdivision process has been slowed by a number of complex leasing arrangements and “technical property issues” including the transfer of the Snow Farm cross country area to the Pisa Alpine Charitable Trust, and arrangements with other property owners. There has also been an ongoing legal dispute with the leasees of the Snow Park, Sean Sinnott and his wife Robin Sadowski - Sinnott who is listed as the sole director.

The Lee family said they have been unable to comment on the proceedings, but “farming has been unaffected by the dispute,” Joanna said. With her now a partner in owning and running the farm means

Federated Farmers Otago has a new provincial president in dairy farmer Stephen Korteweg.

He takes over from outgoing president Michael Lord.

“I have worked with Michael Lord for some time and admired his relaxed and engaging style of leading the provincial executive,” Stephen said.

“I plan to build on Michael’s work in representing the needs of Otago’s farmers and also the industry nationally.”

Stephen said his emphasis will be on openness and engagement to reflect “the current direction of the Federation’s board which is focussed on a collaborative approach rather than confrontation.”

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Farming in Cardrona.

We’re in an exciting new phase for the ski industry.

The world has just got to settle down a bit, but the economic model for the snow industry is good. the Lees have an uninterrupted 87 years of farming the Waiorau high country property.

As the founder of Cardrona Alpine Resort before it was sold to its current Australian owners, Vealls Limited, John has long had plans for extending the downhill skiing potential of the Waiorau side of the valley. With a proposed gondola from the valley providing a 12 minute access ride and a four or five lift ski area down into the Roaring Meg Valley, he said the development would allow the Cardrona Valley to become a resort in own right. “If there is one word to describe me, I’d put ‘change’ I don’t believe Cardrona [village concept] will happen until the gondola does and we find the right person.” An investor with $25 million would get the project going, but the past few years of the global financial crisis has made potential funding for the project difficult, he said.

“We’re in an exciting new phase for the ski industry. The world has just got to settle down a bit, but the economic model for the

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snow industry is good.” He has always loved farming merinos, but has felt that diversifying into tourism and other snow related industries such as the vehicle testing ground he established and then sold were a crucial part of developing the local economy in the last couple of decades. “A lot of the [ski resort] staff over the years gave me the motivation by telling me the resort needed a base like many of the Northern Hemisphere resorts,” he said.

“I always though John liked creating things for other people,” his wife Mary said.

She has been involved running the Snow Farm cross country area which was developed in the 1980s and was recently sold to the Pisa Alpine Charitable Trust.

Over the years John’s desire to create a strong economy in the Cardrona Valley and the resulting benefits to the surrounding area remains undimmed. “I’m 76 years old and I’ve been in the Cardrona Valley for all of them.

I love it here.”

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Nuts and fruit Caroline Harker The council was asked to look into growing fruit and nut trees in public places at the 10-Year Plan hearings last week. Wastebusters staff member Simon Williams (pictured)

said it would be good to have fruit and nut trees and other food crops grown in prominent public places in the district. “This would educate our visitors and residents about edible gardening at home, as well as increasing our

food supply resilience,” he said.

Simon takes sustainability programmes into local schools and told councillors sustainability is a hot topic around the district these days with people discussing it at dinner parties.

He also congratulated the council on supporting mountain bike trail development.

“The popularity of the Skyline accessed downhill trails has blown me away,” he said. “We have some of the best mountain biking in the world and Queenstown is mentioned on all the mountain biking websites. This attracts many overseas visitors, providing much needed income for the district’s businesses as well as providing an invaluable source of inspiration and opportunities for local riders, young and old.”

Charity poker tournament Last year Andy Brown won the poker tournament at HQ; this year his friends held the Andy Brown

Memorial charity poker tournament in his honour.

Local builder Andy passed away earlier this year

and his friends decided a good way to remember and farewell their friend was to organise the poker

tournament. A donation from the event was given to the local cancer support network.

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Commemorating Station Park

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One hundred years ago PercySargoodpurchased Wanaka Station Park and lastSundaythecentenary was celebrated by the

Wanaka Community and Percy’s descendents in the Blenerhassett and Mills families.

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were installed in the Park and unveiled at the event which was attended by about 200 hundred people.

Free career advice Caroline Harker Persistance and on-the-job work trials are the best tools for getting a job you really want, according to careers advisor Phillipa Dobson-Brown who was giving free advice at the Wanaka library this week.

“Work trials are a wonderful thing,” she said. “You build up mutual understanding and trust. I’ve seen many employers find a position or create one for someone they have had on trial.”

While Phillipa works with ACC clients in her usual day job, anyone can ask an employer for a work trail. “Don’t be put off if you really want a particular job.

You have to persist,” she said.

For people who are unsure what they want to do Phillipa recommends the government funded careers service website .

She said the website has a good description of every job you can

think of, as well as estimated pay rates, job advertisements, advice on putting together a CV and tips on job interviews.

People taking advantage of the free careers advice in Wanaka this week have included people who have a job but want a change, people on benefits and people who have moved to Wanaka for a change of lifestyle, but still want to work.

“People here are very entrepreneurial,” Phillipa said.

Many have companies elsewhere and do most of their work by internet, only travelling away when necessary. She said there are quite a few people running exporting businesses out of Wanaka including someone who makes electronic equipment and another who is into bike parts.

The careers advice sessions at the library are part of the Otago Careers Festival which has been running throughout May. PHOTO: caroline harker

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More people on benefits Caroline Harker A 126 percent increase in the number of people on benefits in Wanaka in the last three years has been attributed to changes in the economic climate. Community Networks manager Kate Murray (pictured) obtained statistics from the Ministry of Social Development, through the Official Information Act. “There are statistics available on the ministry’s website but nothing specifically about Wanaka,” she said. Information Kate obtained showed that in 2008 there were 61 people on the main benefits (domestic purposes, unemployment and sickness) in the Wanaka area; by 2011 that figure had risen to 138. Kate said increasing financial pressure due to the recession has also resulted in an increase in family violence, mental health issues and alcohol and drug problems.

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Increasing financial pressure due to the recession has also resulted in an increase in family violence, mental health issues and alcohol and drug problems.

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seeing Wanaka’s social worker are increasing, and Community Networks and other agencies have identified a need for more support for children and young people affected by domestic violence.

A family violence intervention group is already operating in the Upper Clutha.

Kate and Community Networks chairperson Sukhi Turner both spoke to councillors during hearings on the 10-Year Plan held in Wanaka last week.

Sukhi said Community Networks provides many essential services in the area including the food bank, a social worker, the school holiday programme and Wheels to Dunstan.

Both women said they hoped the council will continue to pay Community Networks office rent in the future.

Currently this stands at $30,240 per annum for the premises at 73 Brownston Street.

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The Avengers (2012)

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FOR TODAY

If you’re a bloke who has been subjugated to too many rom coms with the missus over the past few years, this movie will give you back your manhood.

The Avengers is a no holds barred action spectacular, which features plenty of explosions, fights and futuristic alien flying machines. Enough to make you want to break out your GI Joes and superhero figurines and have a mock fight in the cinema.

Captain America, the Hulk, Thor, Iron Man, the Black Widow and Hawkeye join forces to combat Thor’s brother

when he takes an alien power and uses it to open a portal so his alien army can invade Earth. Of all the characters I enjoyed the most, I thought the

Of all the characters I enjoyed the most, I thought the Hulk was the best, with his rip ‘n’ bust attitude.

Hulk was the best, with his rip ‘n’ bust attitude.

Overall a pretty predictable film, but thoroughly enjoyable.

The special CGI effects gave this movie the wow factor other films in this

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on your chest.

If you liked this film you might like to see: Captain America: The First Avenger, Iron Man I & II, Thor.

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Jup halfway through Japan Justyn “Jup” Brown, Wanaka’s running plumber, has passed the halfway mark on his 4100km journey through Japan. He has travelled more than 2100km since he began running on April 1. Jup is running the length of Japan to support the tsunami affected areas.

He was running from Chigasaki to Shinkoyasu (Yokohama) on Day 50 (Sunday, May 20) and will

be going through Tokyo next week.

“It’s all sweet here,” he told the Wanaka Sun. “Today we tried to climb Mount Fuji but could only get to the seventh station at 2800m, not far at all. Shame but it was so windy, and was only getting worst, as we went up.”

He is looking forward to getting to the areas affected by the tsunami.

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“No one knows I’m coming so it will be great to see the response.”

The 39-year-old ran the length of New Zealand (2937km in 67 days) last year to raise funds and awareness for the Stroke Foundation. He is maintaining a blog of his current adventure on his website.

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Colder temperatures and snow on the hills have raised hope for a better ski season than last year, a view that has been backed up by two well known forecasters.

Queenstown based weatherman David Crow has made the call that it is looking like a “normal” season, without the El Nino conditions we had last year. “Possibly

temps will be a wee bit cooler than average. Sea temperatures seem to be just a tad colder which helps cool the air.”

With Wanaka ski areas not usually opening until late June he said he is confident there will be sufficient snow to open. “You’ll be right,” he said. Ken Ring, aka the Moon Man, said in a news report

in April the current moon declinations indicated similar seasons to the early 2000s 1990s and 1970s.

He said conditions indicate a pattern of southeasterlies, with Wanaka resorts possibly getting 20 to 30 days of southerly conditions.

The “big snow years” will not be happening again until 2016 he said.

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sunnews Fisherman filmmaker Carl McNeil (right) teaches Itu Davey how to fly fish.

inbrief Quiet crime week It was quiet on the crime front this week with only three incidents mentioned by police. A male was ejected from the Hawea Hotel for behavioural problems, there was a theft of a Nokia cell phone, money and tobacco reported at HQ Bar and a report of shooting from a jet boat on the Clutha River.

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Local filmmakers saving Aitutaki fish Caroline Harker A documentary produced by an Albert Town couple is changing the face of survival in the Cook Islands.

Itu’s Bones, made by Carl McNeil and Jeanie Ackley, tells the story of Aitutaki net fisherman Itu Davey as he makes the transition from subsistencegill-nettertoprofessional fly fishing guide.

Carl and Jeanie went to Aitutaki to make the film when they heard about the local government’s plan to turn 700 hectares of the lagoon into reserves to protect the bonefish species, and create a sustainable local industry.

The film documents the development of the project and Itu’s progress as he gives up his status as a top net fisherman and becomes a catch-and-release fly fishing guide.

Carl and Jeanie have a company

called On the Fly Productions and usually make fly fishing films which they sell online and around the world. They first made their name with a film called Once in a Blue Moon which is about the rare years when there are so

release guiding business. It’s a wonderful story.”

Jeanie said the staff at the Cook IslandsMinistryofMarineResources have reaped astounding results with their controversial project.

“They have shown tremendous

We were shown wonderful generosity and hospitality.

It’s been very humbling. many mice in Fiordland trout are eating them.

“Itu’s Bones was our ‘do good’ project,” Jeanie said. “We went to Aitutaki and taught Itu everything we know about fly fishing and guiding. Carl gave him an intensive fly fishing course over six weeks.

He’s gone from selling five bonefish for $20 at the weekly market to running a successful catch-and-

foresight and fortitude making decisions very few larger countries and corporations have had the courage to make. They have set a shining example of what can be achieved in establishing a sustainable recreational sports fishery.” Jeanie and Carl made two trips to Aitutaki to make the film with Dunedin cameraman Earl Kingi.

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“Working in a very small team with a very limited budget on a remote Pacific Island is not an easy thing to do,” Carl said. “If it was not for local support, life would have been very much more difficult. We were shown wonderful generosity and hospitality. It’s been very humbling.”

An internet trailer for the selffunded film has already racked up more than 50,000 views on youtube and is receiving critical acclaim from both anglers and fishing magazines. Itu’s Bones will feature in the “Blue Ocean Film Festival” in Monterey, and the Raindance Film Festival in the UK. “There’s a huge back story behind the film,” Jeanie said. “It felt like we were sending the fox out to guard the chickens. Now the locals are only allowed to catch enough bonefish to feed their families. But there are a lot more people employed in the tourism industry.”

Jimmy Connolly and Glen Thurston (pictured) from the Wanaka fire brigade take a breather at the top after a great effort in last weekend’s Auckland Sky Tower fire fighters stairclimbing competition. Racing up the 51 flights of stairs wearing 25kg of gear and a mask Glen had his best ever result coming sixth in his category and sixth overall in a time of 10:21 minutes, more than one minute faster than last year. First place was a record breaking time of 8:39.

Jimmy’s 12th place in his category and 15th overall in a time of 11:40, was also a great effort as it was Jimmy’s first attempt at the event, Glen said. He credits the number of training trips up Mt Iron as “ideal” preparation for the event.

The competition is used as a fundraiser for the Leukaemia and Blood Foundation of New Zealand and raised a record amount of $316,000 this year.

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Maeghan Johnsen, manager of Soho Pasos Wanaka, is pictured during a photo shoot for local photographer Antony Hansen’s upcoming book.

Ice art The ice sculpture competition at Treble Cone will run again this year with ten finalists picked to create sculpture out of a metre block of ice. The competition, which starts on June 30, is open to individuals and teams. Competitors have two days to work on their piece of ice art which will be judged on creativity, as well as relevance to the surroundings and involvement with the audience.

Heli Challenge dates announced The World Heli Challenge will return to Wanaka this year from August 1 to 16.

It’s much more than just another snow sports competition, event founder Tony Harrington said.

“We pioneered the adventure lifestyle concept that is just now being embraced by international events such as the X Games.”

There is an open call for athletes interested in participating.

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Scooter battle goes off Tim Brewster The scooter rider band played, the crowds gathered and a good turnout of riders, both local and out of town teams enjoyed a sunny day for Wanaka’s first ever scooter battle.

Organiser Gregg Robertson was pleased

with a good turnout and plans to make the competition an annual event. Wanaka rider Archie Martinovich was the standout local performer placing second in the 10 year and under category. The standard of riders was high with a number of inverted tricks attempted, some

successful, others painful. A local DJ kept the crowd amped up with some beats during the riding and following the event a band made up of some young riders from Christchurch played (pictured below). Pictured above is Adam Patterson from Wellington.

Scooter comp results: 10 years 1st Kurtis Lyall (Dunedin) 2nd Archie Martinovich (Wanaka) 3rd Dexter Barham (Christchurch)

13 years 1st Felix Barham (Christchurch) 2nd Ricky Rickerby (Christchurch) 3rd Jayden Morrison (Christchurch)

15 years 1st Cody Richardson (Auckland) 2nd Maui Koopu (Christchurch) 3rd Bradley McKenzie (Dunedin)

Open 1st Joseph Wharehinga (Palmerston North) 2nd Matt DeVries (Christchurch) 3rd Adam Patterson (Wellington)

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sunviews editorial National Youth Week is upon us. Once beyond the clichés found on the national website, about values and affirming diversity and so on, the week is about highlighting the amazing things young people do.

It can be a mixed bag in Wanaka, with some of the

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Scooter competitions, mini hockey, MACstock, little rugby rippers ripping around and last week a trouble free post school formal party. This week Kahu youth have been printing up their hoodies and

Last night I lay in bed looking up at the stars in the sky and I thought to myself, where the heck is the ceiling.

Will QLDC rate-payers need to find another 60000 dollars to find another foreign CEO?

are gearing up for the Bluemoon party to celebrate having a good time without drugs or alcohol.

The main message seems to be: take some time out and get involved. All the activities need volunteers and the ones that are doing seem to love it. The

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They can certainly be challenging but if they’re

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supported and encouraged to take up challenges.” pointed in the right direction it seems to make

Even good dogs run away sometimes. A big thanks to the kind people who phone the owner if the dog has a name tag rather than calling the pound.

A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at kick boxing.

Amelia, Ned, Odie, Kitty, Ethan, Juliet, Benji, Maia and Eleanor – Auntie Ruthie and Uncle james will see you all next week Big hugs little ones xx Happy Birthday Sheriff!!

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Freedom fines My husband and I have had a very rude experience at Wanaka, during our recent campervan tour of the South Island. We have emailed the QLDC, but alas to no avail, in fact the council doesn’t seem to have acknowledged our points: 1. The sign said “self-contained” vehicles only for a maximum of two nights. We had a portable toilet on board and showered when we stopped at a campervan site every few days, when we also emptied our toilet and grey water at the dump stations.

2. The council said only vehicles with a green certification sticker could stay at this site and directed us to their freedom camping flyer.

3. There is no reference to needing a green compliance sticker in the freedom camping flyer, the Queenstown Lakes District Council Freedom Camping Control Bylaws 2012 or on the sign.

4. We sent the council an e-mail asking them to reconsider their decision based on our submission that their sign was inadequate, and stating vehicles carrying a green compliance sticker were the only vehicles permitted to stay overnight would have made it simple and clear.

This has put quite a damper on our experience in this area, so much so we didn’t stay any longer than we had to and didn’t get to experience the beauty and hospitality we had been told about.

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Raise Hope project I am writing this letter in total support of Joan Smith who has worked tirelessly for years towards her goal of Supported Respite Accommodation in Central Otago for those people affected by mental illnesses.

I have had the pleasure of her support and encouragement at the meetings and in conversations with other families affected in the surrounding areas and all feel as we do that this issue needs dealt with urgently!

Mental illness is not a talked about subject and many of us who have had to cope with a family member or friend find it is a very lonely and helpless role, with many like Joan and her family having to travel long distances to visit the person in care, when they could be a lot closer to home.

This is where Supported Accommodation in our area would be most beneficial in getting these people back into the community where they desperately want to be, so please support Joan Smith in her quest for this project and especially for the young people and their families in our community.

Gwynne Cain Wanaka

End of an era I would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who have expressed their sincere regret and sadness for our decision to cease trading after so many years and also for the fantastic support for our sale.

I know many of you felt uncomfortable taking advantage of the giveaway prices offered, but that was our choice, and to leave so many beautiful plants unsold and uncared for would have been very sad for us.

Our decision has been made after three years of very difficult trading; we have been hanging on hoping the current economic situation would improve but in the end we have decided to take a much deserved break and re-evaluate our business options.

All nursery infrastructure remains in place and we haven’t ruled out returning in some form in the future.

Vicki and I have bought a four wheel drive camper and will leave next month for an extended outback tour in Australia.

Once again thank you for support and good wishes.

Jamie Urquhart Nook Road Nursery

Thanks from teachers and tamariki Aspiring Beginnings Early Learning Centre (or the old ABC!), would like to acknowledge the generosity of the Graham & Olive West Charitable trust for our new oven.

We were very excited to be one of 13 lucky recipients from this year’s funding round. As a non-profit, community-owed centre we are still adjusting to all the budget cuts in education. It is hugely supportive to receive funding for these extra costs enabling us to continue offering a high quality teaching programme for the children of the Upper Clutha community. An integral part of our programme is teaching children the importance of developing healthy eating habits. To support this, we provide morning tea, a main meal, dessert and afternoon tea, planned from the Heart Foundation ‘healthy heart’ approved guidelines. We are very proud to offer a nutritious freshly cooked daily menu which fuels the intuitive minds of the children ready to absorb a day of exploration and learning.

To Russell, Alistair and all the trustees, a huge thank you from the teachers and tamariki for helping us with this vision. Please pop in for a visit sometime. We may very well have the aroma of a fresh batch of muffins to welcome you.

Aspiring Beginnings Early Learning Centre

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Upper Clutha A & P Show Strategic Planning Meeting will be held on 31st May at 10am. Venue: St John, Link Way. All Past Presidents, Committee members, Life Members, Marshals, Stewards, Volunteers and any interested members invited to attend. Please Register by emailing jane@wanakashow.co.nz or call 443 9559.

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thanks Happy Holidays Poppa Carrick enjoy a well deserved break. Thank you for everything you do for us. From all the tamariki at Aspiring Beginnings Early Learning Centre.

Te Kakano thanks everyone who helped with the planting at Roys Bay West last Sunday - what an excellent crew!

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sport results Squash - Central Otago Interclub: Premiers - Wanaka (14) vs Queenstown (2); Division 1 - Wanaka (2) vs Queenstown (14); Division 2 - Wanaka (14) vs Alexandra 2 (1). Wanaka Squash Club Pennants: Team Kitchens Direct won 72; Team Edinburg Realty 68; Jeff Limmer Electrical 58; Wanaka Marine 58.

Wanaka Bowls Results Edgewater Trophy Round one 1 John Barrow Ethel Templeton Cathie Scurr, 2 Bill Turnbull Trish Hewett Ralph Templeton, 3 Norman Hewett John Barton Gloria Westwood. Tuesday Pairs 1 Coleen Landsborough Jim Skeggs, 2 Noelene Turner, Kura Urqhuart. Wednesday Triples 1 Doris Studholme Peter Wilson Madeliene Wilson, 2 Fran Duncan Murray Roberts Jim Skeggs, 3 Ray Newell Reg Bryant Estelle Findlater. Thursday Pairs 1 Betty Russell Brian Holmes, 2 Geoff Thomas Bruce Hamilton. Friday Progressive Skips 1 Kay Chartres, 2 Gordon Jellyman, 3 Ray Newell.

Thirds 1 Trevor Tovey, 2 Mike Barnett, 3 John Barton. Seconds 1 Bob Walker, 2 Madeline Wilson, 3 Marj Morrrish.

Leads 1 Stan Kane, 2 Denis Schofiekd, 3 Fred Anderson.

Trades Competitions Tuesday 1

Placemakers – M Prince M Gould J Oates, 2 Bowl’m Over – J Farrant J Limmer J Carnine, 3 MAC - R Bruce B Osborne A Curteiss. Wednesday 1 Haggis, 2 Turnip Tops, 3 Shot Bowls.

Thursday 1 A Russell R Key J Russell, 2 Rotary, 3 J Herbert L Cameron N Robertson Bridge results: Cardrona Stakes 3: North/South:- Errol Kelly Jo Wallis 67.60% 1. Ian McDonald, Neil Robinson 56.60% 2. Julie Mulholland, Shona Watt 55.30% 3. East/West- Freda Ryder, Terry Wilson 60.70% 1. Boyd Ottrey, Kenneth Roberts 59.60% 2. Murray & Jenny Pryde 57.20% 3 Friday Bridge 18 May: North/South:Mo Schofield, Deirdre Lynch 66.67% 1. John Mitchell, Juliet Mitchell-Bryant 61.51% 2. Boyd & Nan Ottrey 48.02% 3. East/West:- Lynda Hodge, Barbara Waterworth 60.32% 1. Lynne Fegan, Maggie Stratford 59.13% 2.

Judy Cook, Alwyne Haworth 53.57% 3.

Wanaka Golf Club weekly results: Tuesday Ladies GNZ Medal.

Division 1 - 1 Helen Thirkell, 68, 2 Kathy Smallbone, 73 ocb, Carmel Hyndman, 73. Division 2 1 Lyn Hore, 71 ocb, Lyn Leary, 71, 3 Viv Grant, 72.

Division 3 1 Avril Templeton, 73, 2 Julie Mulholland, 74, 3 Karleen Jopson, 76. Division 4 1 Sue Anderson, 70, 2 Dorothy Grigor, 74, 3 Avis Munro, 75.

Wednesday Men Sorted Architecture Stableford. Division 1 1 Michael Bayliss, 41, 2 Graeme Barbara, 40, 3 Hugh Fraser, 39. Division 2 1 John Barton, 41, 2 Roy Tempero, 40, 3 Phil Thirkell, 38 ocb, Tony Donoghue, 38, Allan Kelly, 38. Thursday 9 Hole Ladies Medal 1 Kerin Kahn, 37, 2 Sandra Harris, 38 ocb, Daille Rogers, 38. Nearest the Pin No.15 Ann Trevathon. Saturday 27 Hole Broken Shed Vodka Tournament Men’s Senior Nett 1 Skip Johnston, 96, 2 Jeff Kerr, 100, 3 Ronnie Moffat, 102 ocb, Tony Harwood, 102. Men’s Junior Nett 1 Russel Leary, 100 ocb, 2 Wayne Chamberlain, 100, 3 Vittorio Gugglietta, 100, 4 Kim Gwilliam, 104. Women’s Nett 1 Penny Wilson, 102, 2 Lyn Leary, 103, 3 Suzanne Ewing, 105 ocb, 4 Janet Anderson, 105. Men’s Senior Stableford 1 Mark Anderson, 41, 2 Carrick Jones, 39, 3 Stuart McPhail, 37 ocb, 4 Peter Hart 37. Men’s Junior Stableford 1 Philip Selby, 39, 2 Brian Sutton, 37, 3 Allan Kelly, 35 ocb 4 Graeme Begg, 35.

Women’s Stableford 1 Colette Kelly, 38, 2 Avril Templeton, 37 ocb, 3 Ann Brown, 36 ocb, 4 Anne Moffat, 36.

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Last minute header secures game Wanaka FC A was away to Wakatipu at Jack’s Point in Queenstown last Saturday. Confidence was high for the unbeaten Wanaka side but it was Wakatipu who took the lead after 15 minutes. Wanaka levelled the scoring when Finn Moore slotted the ball into the net, after a deflection off the goal keeper, for his seventh of the season.

Wakatipu proved to be stronger than the first encounter between these two teams earlier in the season. Gabe

Back of the net Ronan Kaye, 9, of Wanaka Monster Energy, scored the second goal in the two nil win against Wanaka

Blaze in Queenstown on Sunday. The goalkeeper is Joel Suddaby, 10, from Hawea Flat. Both

Wanaka teams were playing in the under 10 Central Otago Football Association league. League

Shwarz provided a moment of individual brilliance, cutting in from the left and past several defenders, before tucking the ball away to give the yellow and blacks the lead.

In the second half Wakatipu’s goalkeeper kept the goals at bay, producing a string of top drawer saves to inspire his team mates.

They equalised with a fine header to bring the scores to 2-2 with 20 minutes remaining.

Wanaka then won a corner and with almost the last touch of the ball

Aidan Butler’s header found the back of the net to secure the three points. Wanaka A are three points clear at the top of the table with six games to play.

Wanaka B went down to Red Rock and having had plenty of chances will be disappointed they didn’t take anything from the game.

Both Wanaka teams are at home this week, playing at Pembroke Park from 1pm.

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games for players aged eight to 16 are hosted by a different Central Otago club every Sunday.

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Ramping up for the park Up to 70 riders are expected for a skateboarding competition to raise funds for developing Wanaka’s existing skatepark this Saturday. Organiser Reon Morland said there will be under 10 and under 16 age groups and an open category and is expecting a “family friendly” atmosphere. The event is being held at a purpose built wooden skate ramp at a signposted private residence at Horseshoe Bend just before Kennels Lane on the Wanaka Hawea road. photo: richard bayley

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Power house paves way Power house prop Scott Tibbotts paved the way for a rampant Upper Clutha side in their match against Kings in Dunedin. His two tries, and a superb game from wing Henry Bird, lifted the second half momentum. Callan O’Connor kicked five from seven and the side now look forward to two home games, the first against Telford this Saturday. The final score was Upper Clutha 41, Kings 12.

Mini hockey enthusiasts The Upper Clutha mini hockey players have seen their numbers swell from seven last year to a regular turnout of 19 players aged from four to seven years old. The

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youngsters have been improving their skills and knowledge of the game by playing a tournament every fortnight as well as holding regular training sessions.

Wanaka will be hosting a tournament on the Warren Street turf on Sunday, June 10 with teams coming from around the Central Otago district.

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Thursday 24 May to Wednesday 30 May 2012