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Fun family rogaine STAFF REPORTER editor@thewanakasun.co.nz ne hundred and thirty people took part in the Holy Family Catholic School rogaine event on Saturday November 19.

The event was organised by Mark Watson and Grainne Power.

“We had 46 (primarily family) teams attend the rogaine, all of whom thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to get off-track and explore land generally inaccessible to the public,” Grainne said.

Competitors had to find their way across more than 18km of spectacular countryside, starting and finishing at Corbridge Estate, with the aid of a map and compass to seek codes on markers worth different amounts. The higher the value

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“Our thanks go to Peter Marshall for opening up his land to us,” Grainne said.

“The event was made possible by the generosity of Ed Stevens and Terry Davis of Highland Events. Ed’s brief was to design a course ideally suited to first-time rogainers but with just enough of a challenge for the more experienced and he certainly delivered.”

Pictured: Jude Nieuwkoop, Anna Findlay and Pip Gillespie from Wanaka team “Off The Couch” competing on Saturday.

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Christmas care for Kaikoura collecting money on the night in ten buckets donated by Mitre 10, and those that don’t carry cash can donate his year’s community Christmas tree lighting using the wireless EFTPOS machine, will be a slightly different affair, with Wanaka residents being given the opportunity to extend a helping hand to those in Kaikoura.

The annual lighting, which takes place this year on December 2 at 7pm, welcomes those in attendance to donate their extra Christmas cash to the earthquake-damaged town.

Organiser Jen Anderson said that the event will be a good chance to remember what Christmas is all also donated by Mitre 10.

All money raised will then be doabout by helping those in need.

“We cannot bring the earth back together and we nated to Kaikoura’s Lions Club, who cannot rebuild homes, but we can do something will distribute the money where it is to show we’re thinking about them. This really needed most.

“I would love for it to go towards gets back to the heart of it all and away from the families and kids for Christmas, but commercial side of Christmas,” Jen said.

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for it to go towards then so be it. My a thought is being spared for the families of big aim is just to help those who are in Kaikoura’s four-legged friends.

Wanaka Dog Club has set up a Givealittle page trouble,” Jen said.

“I know this town, and when stuff to raise money for Canterbury SPCA to help their efforts with affected animals including farm animals, lost pets and families that are struggling to feed their animals after the earthquake.

Dog club member Emily Watson said that the club initially wanted to do a food drive but had heard it was difficult to get supplies into the area so decided to raise money instead.

“We thought Canterbury SPCA would know how like this happens the town comes to distribute the money best and we specifically together and helps. With the Canter- want it to reach those in the smaller, more remote bury earthquakes in 2011, the help areas,” Emily said.

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Hit and run driver sought DANIELLE BUTLER newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz Police are still seeking witnesses to a hit and run incident last Friday morning (November 18).

The incident, in which a young student on her way to an exam was knocked over at the Anderson Road roundabout at the intersection of Anderson Road and State Highway 84, occurred at around 8.45am.

“We are appealing to the public

to come forward if they witnessed the crash or can provide any other information,” Constable Aubury Martin said.

The driver, described as an elderly male in a silver car, then drove a short distance up the road and checked his car before driving off.

Senior Constable Bruce Mclean said in Crimeline that any damage to the person’s vehicle will be on the front right.

No news from firearms case DANIELLE BUTLER newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz Police have assured people in the region that there is “no further risk to public safety” following a firearms incident in Cromwell last week.

The Armed Offenders Squad was called from Dunedin last Thursday, November 17, to reports of an activity involving a person travelling through the Cromwell Gorge with firearms.

Road spikes were used to stop the vehicle and a 42-year-old transient

man was taken into custody.

A police spokeswoman said that firearms were found following a search of the vehicle and that inquiries were continuing.

Police said last week that they believed they had located the person of interest, who was assisting them with enquiries, but will not confirm whether the person remains in police custody or has been released.

“We are continuing to follow lines of inquiry and have no further information available at this time,” the spokeswoman said.

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Hawea rubbish out of hand DANIELLE BUTLER newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz A Hawea business owner has hit out at rubbish left by locals in the centre of Lake Hawea’s township.

Sailz co-owner Liz Matheson is questioning the council’s logic at having extra green bins placed by existing Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) bins, pictured.

“I don’t know why we need to have wheelie bins there at all. They’re not being used the way they’re supposed to be used and are being abused. It’s just a way of dumping rubbish without having to buy a blue bag,” Liz said.

“If the green bins were not there, people wouldn’t use them. They’re emptied regularly and it’s not the people using them that are wrong, but they just don’t need to be there” QLDC web and digital communications advisor Jimmy Sygrove said that the bins were there to capture the overflow from the rubbish bins.

“Unfortunately they are targeted from time to time by people looking to avoid paying their fair share and dumping large amounts of household rubbish,” Jimmy said.

He added that if anyone sees the bins in a similar state or spots individuals dumping large amounts of personal rubbish then they should contact QLDC.

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Organisers of the Wanaka Sun’s Christmas Food Bank Drive have paid thanks to the hard work of the volunteers and emergency services that have got the drive to its ninth year.

Organiser Alan McKay said that without the help of the emergency services over the past nine years, the drive could not go ahead.

“The only way it ever works is if we have the emergency services with their sirens going to alert people that we’re in their area,” Alan said.

“Over the years we have had great support from the emergency services, the support of the people who donate their utes and of course the people running behind on the streets collecting.”

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VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED Can you help on the night?

Please phone Nikki Heath (co-ordinator) on 03 443-5252 or send us a message via the Wanaka Sun Facebook page.

Wanaka volunteers will meet at the Upper Clutha Rugby Club rooms at the Wanaka Showgrounds at 5.30pm.

The donations collected on the Wanaka Sun Christmas Food Bank Drive will be given to Community Networks Wanaka to fill their food bank and make up their Christmas hampers for local families in need.

sium to the Upper Clutha Rugby Club to accommodate its growing amount of volunteers.

Alan expressed thanks to both the school for its support and use of its facilities in previous years and the rugby club for allowing use of their club rooms this year.

“We just want to thank everyone. It doesn’t work unless we work as a team. People think it’s going good up here but figures from Community Networks show that this food is needed now more than ever,” Alan said.

This year's collection will take place on Tuesday December 20 from 6pm in Wanaka, Albert Town and surrounds. The collection for the Lake Hawea, Hawea Flat and Maungawera areas will take place on Sunday December 18 from 2pm.

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Christmas tree lights up DANIELLE BUTLER newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz The annual lighting of the community Christmas tree, pictured, will take place on Friday December 2 this year.

Organiser Jen Anderson said that the tree, next to Amigos restaurant, will have its lights officially turned on by Queenstown Lakes District Council’s deputy mayor Calum Macleod at around 9.30pm when it starts to get dark.

From around 7pm there will be a welcome from Holy Family Catholic School and performances from local talents such as Classically Music, the ukulele group, Dance Wanaka and high school children.

Wanaka Lions Club will also be collecting money to help those affected by the earthquake in Kaikoura.

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New school consultation DANIELLE BUTLER newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz Further public consultation is to be had over a new primary school as the Ministry of Education pursues land in the town.

Further consultation was decided in a meeting with the ministry and local school representatives, despite Wanaka Primary School and Mount Aspiring College both submitting that the process could be handled by local boards without further public consultation.

The Ministry of Education’s head of sector enablement and support Kim Shannon said that they were

currently in the process of identifying potential land for primary schooling in the area.

“Our long term projections indicate there will be more schoolage students than primary schools can accommodate in this area in the future. That’s why we’re currently planning for the growing education needs,” Ms Shannon said.

So far two stages of community consultation have been undertaken, in which 81 percent of respondents expressed a preference for at least one new primary education provider in the town and 59 percent saying it should be near an area of population growth.

Five arrests for drugs charges DANIELLE BUTLER newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz Six drugs search warrants have been executed by Otago Lakes-Central Police over the course of two days across Wanaka, Queenstown and Alexandra.

A police spokesperson said that as a result of the searches carried out last week, five people have been arrested on drugs-related charges,

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Two males and three females, aged from 21 to 46, have appeared or will be appearing in the Queenstown and Alexandra District Courts as a result.

Detective Senior Sergeant Malcolm Inglis said, “these arrests will go a long way in preventing drugs from causing more harm to our communities.”

A proposal with the aim of keeping the region’s lakes clean and clear of lake snow will be put to the Otago Regional Council (ORC) this week.

The Southern Lakes Taskforce has been proposed by ORC’s Dunstan Ward councillor Michael Laws and backed by fellow Dunstan Ward councillors Maggie Lawton and Graeme Bell.

Councillor Laws, pictured, said that the public are “properly demanding” that the authorities responsible should take active and immediate action to tackle algae and weed infestations in Otago’s lakes.

“Although ORC have undertaken some work with regards to the region’s lakes and waterways, the work is not co-ordinated as a policy whole nor is it effective,” he said.

Councillor Laws’ proposal suggests the formation of a multi-disciplinary, multi-agency Southern Lakes Taskforce, led and primarily funded by ORC, to lead the scientific research of threats to the region’s lakes and construct policy solutions.

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Council talks Easter trading STAFF REPORTER editor@thewanakasun.co.nz Queenstown Lakes District Council will consider a Local Easter Sunday Shop Trading Policy for the Queenstown Lakes District at today’s council meeting in Queenstown.

The policy would allow shop trading on Easter Sundays in all parts of the Queenstown Lakes District. The policy does not apply to the sale or supply of alcohol which is regulated under the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.

Under the Shop Trading Hours Act 1990, shops could not trade on Good Friday or Easter Sunday without an exemption. Defying Easter trading laws could mean a fine of up to $1000.

In Queenstown, which has been designated a tourist destination, businesses are exempt from the holiday rules, but Wanaka as a whole is not, a distinction that has long been described as unfair and inconsistent by local shop owners.

There are currently exemptions in place for both Queenstown and Wanaka, which were granted in the 1980s. While Queenstown’s exemption permits trading on Good Friday and Easter Sunday at any time, Wanaka only has an exemption for Pembroke Mall, for Easter Sunday between 7am and 9pm.

An amendment to the Shop Trading Hours Act 1990 in August 2016 allows council to determine a policy for their communities regarding trading

on Easter Sunday, which can either cover the whole district or parts of the district. QLDC cannot develop a policy regarding trading on any of the other restricted days under the act Christmas Day, ANZAC day before 1pm or Good Friday.

“This law change is all about giving people choice – the choice to determine a policy which meets the needs of their retailers and ratepayers, and choice for workers to either accept the extra hours or decide that they do not want to work on Easter Sunday,” Waitaki MP Jacqui Dean said.

QLDC has adopted a proposed Local Easter Sunday Shop Trading Policy to allow all shops within the district to open on Easter Sundays.

The proposed district-wide policy would provide consistency of trading on Easter Sunday for all businesses.

“For too long our outdated trading laws have penalised retailers in towns like Wanaka and in some cases have forced them to break the law in order to manage their businesses,” Jacqui Dean said.

“I think it’s exciting that councils are now discussing their Easter Sunday trading options with their communities, allowing us to head into 2017 and a trouble-free period.”

The council will resolve to undertake public consultation regarding the proposed policy at today’s meeting, with submissions to close on January 4, 2017.

Post-earthquake tourism DANIELLE BUTLER newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz The tourism industry is waiting with baited breath following the earthquake which badly affected Kaikoura last week, to see if it will have any impact on visitor numbers.

While most of the country remains largely unaffected, visitor numbers to many regions dropped following the Christchurch earthquakes in 2011 and a repeat of that remains possible.

Lake Wanaka Tourism general manager James Helmore said that it is still relatively early days to determine whether the earthquake will have a large effect on visitor numbers.

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“While I have heard of a small number of cancellations I have also heard of new visitors coming to Wanaka that have been displaced or have changed their travel plans so these two generally cancel each other out,” James said.

Tourism Industry Aotearoa chief executive Chris Roberts said, “We don’t want want a repeat of the aftermath of the Christchurch earthquakes, where other regions that hadn’t been directly impacted saw a significant drop-off in visitors.”

Local tour operators, hotels, motels and hostels and any other businesses in town that have noticed a change are asked to report their feedback to Lake Wanaka Tourism.

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Work together on climate change STAFF REPORTER editor@thewanakasun.co.nz New Zealanders must work together and start tackling the complex problem of the biological greenhouse gases from agriculture, Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, Dr Jan Wright, said.

The Commissioner released a new report last month on the issue of agricultural greenhouse gases – methane and nitrous oxide – which form about half of New Zealand’s greenhouse gas emissions.

“In Paris last year the world committed to limiting global warming,”Dr Wright said. “If we are to succeed, the next few decades will be crucial. It’s time to join forces and make some progress.”

Over more than a decade, there have been a number of false starts in dealing with agricultural greenhouse gases, and much controversy over their continuing omission from the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS).

The Commissioner said, “The debate around agricultural emissions and the ETS has been polarised for too long. But the ETS is not the only way forward – there are other things that can be done.”

Dr Wright said reducing biological emissions will not be easy, but a common understanding of the science is a good place to start.

Immediate opportunities for reducing New Zealand’s emissions lie in forestry and farm management. In the long-term the way in which food is grown, and the types of food grown, will have to change if methane and nitrous oxide are to be significantly reduced.

“It might not be the whole solution, but a million hectares of trees would make a big difference – not to mention the added benefits for erosion and water quality.”

The government has set up working groups to look at these issues, and Dr Wright said this is encouraging. But she warns that change is now inevitable.

“Our farmers have shown time and again their ability to adapt to new challenges,” she said. “The world will continue to need food.

But in the long-term the way in which food is grown, and the types of food grown, will have to change if biological emissions are to be reduced.”

There are a number of things farmers can be doing now, including changes to feeds, fertiliser application, stocking rates and the stock mix.

“In a way, my report is a reality check,” she said. “There are no silver bullets here, but we need to do what we can to curb these emissions – and we need to start now.”

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Free workshop to upcycle Christmas STAFF REPORTER editor@thewanakasun.co.nz Wanaka Wastebusters (WWB) is trying to take some of the stress out of Christmas with two free craft workshops focusing on upcycling decorations and gifts.

“Christmas can be a wasteful time, and it can also be financially stressful,” WWB spokesperson Gina Dempster said. “The craft workshops will encourage people to make less waste and have more fun at Christmas.”

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“Mathilde is a jeweller in her spare time, Abi is really crafty, and they both do a lot of upcycling and craft at home. They’ve got a collection of beads, trinkets, music sheets and magazines ready to go,” Gina said. “I can’t wait to see their pile of stuff turned into home-made gifts and decorations, which will help make Christmas really special.”

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RWNZ advocates rural schools A monthly column by Kim Reilly of Federated Farmers on issues affecting the Upper Clutha’s rural community…

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KIM REILLY Federated Farmers Last week’s 7.8 magnitude earthquake may have been centred in North Canterbury but both the impact and the response has been nationwide.

It also became very clear, very quickly, that this event did not require Farmy Army battalions on the ground, as with the Christchurch quakes, but rather carefully selected platoons of people coordinating efforts and needs.

As a result, within 24 hours of the quake, Federated Farmers had elected members, staff and volunteers on the ground, in the air and driving up long, winding and at times marginal driveways to check how farms had fared and what their specific needs were.

We also opened up 24 hour access to the Federated Farmers 0800 FARMING line, so that offers and needs were carefully logged and matched.

Calls have since well exceeded 300, and we’ve been staggered by the generosity of the New Zealand people, with offers of assistance outnumbering the requests for assistance by ten to one.

Similarly, donations to the Federated Farmers Adverse Events Trust Fund topped $21,000 in 24 hours. One $10,000 donation came from a fellow farmer keen to help South Island counterparts with emergency supplies, farm equipment, essential tools and materials.

We’ve all seen the havoc caused to the land and seabed from the massive jolt and after-

shocks. The harsh reality is that dealing with slips and fractured roads is going to be the ‘new norm’ for impacted farmers for some time to come.

We’ve also learned from previous adverse events that there are impacts which may not be immediately apparent but still require attention later on. This includes scars on the mindsets of individuals and communities.

The $5 million financial relief package announced by government this week will go a long way towards helping affected farmers get tracks, bridges and water reticulation back up and running.

For those outside the region, the Federated Farmers 0800 FARMING (0800 327 646) line remains open for offers of help or donations.

We’re now in the slow recovery phase in Canterbury. One of the lessons reiterated through this event is that we need to be prepared. The Civil Defence Emergency Management website offers a range of tips on what you can do to prepare for such emergencies.

For farmers, the focus is on the immediate priority of the welfare of the family, and includes lesser but still important concerns such as access to generators and contingency plans for farm operations.

If you live in New Zealand, you’re probably not too far away from a fault line, so it pays to be prepared.

The response to these earthquakes also underlines that a combination of self sufficiency and concern for those around you continues to be a foundation for rural living.

Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ) has issued a submission to the government expressing concerns about the impact of the Education (Update) Amendment Bill for rural schools.

The Bill proposes some significant changes to the Act, including allowing for the accreditation of private online charter schools. Under this proposal children will have the ability to elect to receive some or all of their education online.

“The risk of online charter schools diverting both students and much needed government funding away from rural schools is something we are concerned about,” RWNZ national president, Wendy McGowan, said.

“Rural schools perform a vital role in their communities, yet many are struggling to cope with the unique challenges of providing education in isolated areas. The government’s first priority should be in further supporting these schools, rather than seeking out alternative providers, which

could challenge their viability.”

In its submission RWNZ said it does not think that online schools are an acceptable substitute to traditional schools. “In general, we think most children benefit from being able to learn within a traditional school setting where they have the opportunity to socialise and interact with their peers. This is particularly true in rural communities where isolation is a major concern.”

“A further limiting factor of online schools is their reliance on a decent level of internet connectivity, something that is lacking in many remote parts of the country.”

RWNZ supports the introduction of a Statement of National Education and Learning Priorities and the clarification of government expectations around boards of trustees.

“These changes will hopefully provide more certainty for schools, as well as consistency for students,” Wendy said.

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Loving Luggate If prices in Wanaka are starting to seem out of reach then you need to consider this well presented home.

It is set on an established and private sunny section with generous open plan living that has great flow to the outdoor spaces and mountain views. Come along and see what you can get here. Call now for further information.

Auction 12.00pm, Friday 2 December 2016 (unless sold prior) Ray White Office, 1 Helwick Street, Wanaka View Saturdays & Wednesdays 2pm or By Appointment www.rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21499 rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21499 Duncan and Kelly Good 0274 488 321 Duncan.kelly@raywhite.com

Auction 12.00pm, Friday 2 December 2016 (unless sold prior) Ray White Office, 1 Helwick Street, Wanaka View Wednesdays & Saturdays 4.15pm www.rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21502 rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21502 Louise Walker-Hughes 0274 322 474 louise.wh@raywhite.com

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Urban Oasis Drive along Wanaka’s lakefront and into the iconic tree lined road, and you will find this sprawling sanctuary tucked away behind the Magnificent Walnut Tree, boasting nearly an acre of grounds and gardens providing a feast of perfume and colour.

Proposed to change to Low Density Residential zoning in the proposed QLDC district plan.

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Deadline Sale Closes; 4pm 14th December (unless sold prior) Ray White Office, 1 Helwick Street, Wanaka View By Appointment www.rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21504 rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21504 Jo Sedon 0274 454 590 jo.sedon@raywhite.com LICENSED (REAA 2008)

5 A 3 C 3 F 2 I Lifestyle Living or Investment Opportunity This beautifully built substantial and spacious home, is currently being used as an upmarket short-term rental property with its stunning views of Lake Wanaka and in its convenient location in the popular Peninsula Bay subdivision. Take over this special opportunity to invest in the forever popular beauty of Wanaka.

For Sale By Negotiation View Wednesdays & Saturdays 12pm or By Appointment www.rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21295 rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21295 Harry Briggs 027 431 1550 harry.briggs@raywhite.com LICENSED (REAA 2008)

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Small vineyard crowned champion STAFF REPORTER editor@thewanakasun.co.nz Winemakers at Maude Wines are “elated” to have picked up the ultimate award at the Air New Zealand Wine Awards.

Wanaka’s Mt Maude Vineyard was awarded Champion Exhibition White or Sparkling Wine for its 2016 Mt Maude Dry Riesling at an awards ceremony in Auckland on Saturday November 12.

This concludes a successful year for the vineyard, whose 2016 Mt Maude East Block Riesling won the Bragato Wine Awards Trophy for the Best Riesling in New Zealand just two months ago.

Winemakers Sarah-Kate and Dan Dineen, pictured, said that they found it “astonishing” that their little Wanaka vineyard has accumulated such prestigious accolades.

“We are most proud of our 2016 Mt Maude riesling trophies. For us riesling is one variety that wears its heart on its sleeve. It tells us exactly

Palmer appointed to climate change panel Otago Regional Council director of engineering, hazards, and science Dr Gavin Palmer has been appointed to a ten-member panel of experts who will advise the government on how New Zealand can be better prepared for climate change.

The group have been appointed for a term of 18 months and will provide advice to Climate Change Issues Minister Paula Bennett on

options for building New Zealand’s resilience to the effects of climate change while sustainably growing the economy.

Gavin Palmer has been with the ORC since 2004, and in his current role since 2013. He leads ORC’s work on considering how best to minimise the risk of natural hazards in the Otago region, including the effects of climate change on natural hazards.

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where it was grown, how it was grown and how it was handled in the cellar but when you get all that right, it’s worth the anguish,” they said.

Hawea host decision to be made DANIELLE BUTLER newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz A second meeting to decide whether Hawea will host 2018’s Goldfields Cavalcade takes place today, Thursday November 24.

An ad-hoc committee was formed following the first meeting earlier this month to discuss logistics and they will report their findings to interested

parties at 7.30pm at the Lake Hawea Community Centre.

Points considered by the committee included the practicalities of the parade route, parking, paddocks for horses and the organisation of volunteer groups. The Lake Hawea township, Hawea Flat and Maungawera Valley need to make a decision on whether they will host the event by mid-December.

3rd Annual Lighting of Community Christmas Tree Friday December 2nd 2016, from 7pm.

Newly appointed Deputy Mayor Calum MacLeod will do the honours of lighting the tree.

Free community event with singing and dancing from Wanaka locals Ukelele Group Classically Music Dance Wanaka A collection will be taken to go to the people of Kaikoura - please donate generously.

With thanks to Wanaka Lions & Mitre 10.

The Informant This month I would like to revisit one of the previous articles I wrote on labour being a key input for many businesses. It is one exercise I sit down and work through with clients on a frequent basis. A lot of focus around labour these days seems to concentrate on employee / employer rights together with Health and Safety issues. I agree it is important to have an employment agreement and a safe workplace with policies and protocols in place that protect workers but there is also the financial aspect of labour.

Whether you are involved in hospitality, construction, retail or a service industry one of the key aspects all businesses need to know is the true cost of labour. Businesses need to get things done. To get things done we need people. Labour is generally the biggest component of most, if not all, businesses. We find it can make up anything

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from 20 to 60% of turnover.

Let’s look at an example employee, Romeo who is working as a builder’s labourer for Juliet. Romeo is also a member of KiwiSaver and is presently being paid $17.00 per hour.

Romeo’s base annual salary cost for a 40 hour week is $35,360 per annum. Add to this the cost of ACC that Juliet has to pay each year at $2.55 per $100 of gross wage equates to further cost of $862 per annum. On top of this the KiwiSaver employer contribution at 3% or $1,061 per annum. Overall Romeo is costing Juliet $37,283 pa.

Now let’s look at what Romeo is doing for Juliet. Romeo is entitled to four weeks annual leave. In addition to the annual leave there are 11 annual statutory days and up to 5 days annual sick leave. Over the period of a typical year Romeo is not on the tools for just over 7 weeks. This means Romeo will work 1792 hours per annum over 224 work days. Given he is also taking half an hour per day for rest breaks or what used to be known as “smoko” meaning there are another 112

hours not worked on a yearly basis.

This is where the maths bit fits into the equation. If you take the true cost to Juliet of $37,283 divided by the number of hours worked per annum being 1680 the hourly rate equates to $22.19. This is 30% more than the $17.00 per hour face value that Juliet thinks she is paying Romeo.

The cost per hour continues to climb if Juliet doesn’t recover a full 8 hours per day from Romeo. For example only charging seven hours per day will see the average cost shift to $25.60.

Obviously the challenge for any employer is to make sure they capture all of the hours their staff work and on charge those hours. Another key criteria is to ensure staff are able to work productively and used efficiently with good rostering schedules.

Having systems and being organised is the key to achieving this. It is a worthwhile exercise to look at your own situation. I challenge you to take the time to review how your own business stakes up.

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Project aims to improve access to high-tech imaging A project team, led by Dr Christine Vetter, Southern DHB Medical Director of Radiology, and Chief Medical Officer, Dr Nigel Millar, held eight forums to gather input on ways to improve access to CT, ultrasounds and MRI scans and make optimal use of existing resources. The forums - held in Oamaru, Cromwell, Dunedin and Invercargill – were attended by dozens of participants.

STAFF REPORTER editor@thewanakasun.co.nz Increased access to radiology imaging is on the agenda for the Southern DHB following a round of discussion forums with staff, general practitioners and secondary care clinicians across the district over the past two months.

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Public Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 46 of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 that meetings of the Council will be held as listed below, during the month of December 2016.

Proposed District Plan Hearings – Hearings to consider submissions to the QLDC Proposed District Plan will continue in Queenstown from Tuesday 1 December 2016 and in Wanaka from Monday 5 December 2016 on the following: • Stream 8 Hearings – Business Zones For detailed information on these hearings please see our website: http://www.qldc.govt.nz/planning/district-plan/proposed-district-plan/ District Licencing Committee Hearing – Court Room 2, Queenstown Court, Stanley Street, Queenstown. Thursday 1 December 2016 from 9.30am.

Resource Consent Hearing (Gavin & Jacquetta George) – Edgewater Resort, Sargood Drive, Wanaka. Friday 2 December 2016 at 10.00am.

Wanaka Community Board – Armstrong Room, Lake Wanaka Centre, Wanaka.

Wednesday 14 December 2016 at 10.00am.

Resource Consent Hearing (Woodlot Properties Ltd) – Crowne Plaza Hotel (Level 3), Beach Street, Queenstown. Thursday 15 December 2016 at 10.00am.

Queenstown Lakes District Council – Council Chambers, 10 Gorge Road, Queenstown. Thursday 15 December 2016 at 1.00pm.

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Your name, postal address, telephone number, and fax number if applicable.

Details of the application in respect of which you are making the submission including location and the Resource Consent number.

Whether you support or oppose the application.

Your submission, with reasons.

The decision you wish the consent authority to make.

Whether you wish to be heard in support of your submission.

Any person may make a submission on the application, but a person who is a trade competitor of the applicant may do so only if that person is directly affected by an effect of the activity to which the application relates that: a. b.

adversely affects the environment; and does not relate to trade competition or the effects of trade competition.

You may make a submission in writing or electronically to Queenstown Lakes District Council (details below). The submission should be in the format of Form 13. Copies of this form are available on the website: www.qldc.govt.nz/planning/resourceconsents/ Address for Service for Consent Authority: Queenstown Lakes District Council Private Bag 50072 Queenstown 9348 Phone: 03 441 0499 Email: rcsubmission@qldc.govt.nz

These meetings are open to the public.

Dated: 24 November 2016

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Queenstown Lakes District Plan – Late Submissions - Summary of Decisions Requested for Proposed District Plan (Stage 1)

Amended Meeting Schedule The QLDC November Meeting Schedule has been amended as follows: Additional Meetings: Proposed District Plan Hearings - Hearings to consider submissions to the QLDC Proposed District Plan will commence on Monday 28 November 2016 on the following: • Stream 8 Hearings – Business Zones For detailed information on these hearings please see our website: http://www.qldc.govt.nz/planning/district-plan/proposed-district-plan/ District Licencing Committee Hearing – Court Room 1, Queenstown Court, Stanley Street, Queenstown. Wednesday 30 November 2016 at 11.00am.

Resource Consent Application Resource Management Act 1991 Details of the resource consent application and submission forms are available in the offices at Queenstown Lakes District Council, 10 Gorge Road, Queenstown; 74 Shotover Street, Queenstown; 33-35 Reece Crescent, Wanaka and 47 Ardmore Street, Wanaka during normal office hours (8.00am to 5.00pm). You can also download these from our website: www.qldc.govt.nz BEECH COTTAGE TRUSTEES LIMITED – RM160835 A description of the activity to which the application relates is: Land use consent to construct a two level residential dwelling and swimming pool, relocate a historic woolshed to the site and undertake associated earthworks. Access will be obtained via an existing farm track from WanakaMount Aspiring Road The location in respect of which this application relates is situated at: Wanaka Mount-Aspiring Road (Section 1 – 2 Survey Office Plan 24934 held in Computer Freehold Register OT19C/174).

ADDRESS FOR SERVICE FOR APPLICANT: Beech Cottage Trustees Limited C/- Alison Devlin PO Box 170, Dunedin email alison@willowridge.co.nz

On 3 December 2015 Queenstown Lakes District Council publicly notified the availability of a summary of decisions requested and further submission period to the Proposed District Plan (Stage 1).

Queenstown Lakes District Council now gives notice on Thursday 24 November 2016, that a third addendum to the Summary of Decisions Requested is available for inspection at www.qldc.govt.nz and at the following locations: Council Offices: 10 Gorge Road, Queenstown 74 Shotover Street, Queenstown Wanaka Service Centre, 47 Ardmore Street Wanaka Public Libraries: Queenstown Library: 10 Gorge Road Wanaka Library: Dunmore Street Arrowtown Library: 58 Buckingham Street Makarora Library: Rata Road Glenorchy Library: 13 Islay Street Lake Hawea Library: Myra Street Kingston Library: 48 Kent Street The addendum contains late submissions where a decision has been made by the Hearings Panel to accept the late submission or a direction to provide better detail. Further submissions can now be made in support of or in opposition to any submissions in this additional summary. Further submissions close on Thursday 8 December 2016.

The following persons may lodge a further submission in support or opposition to any original submission: (a) Any person representing a relevant aspect of the public interest; and (b) Any person that has an interest in the proposed policy statement or plan greater than the interest that the general public has; and (c) The local authority itself.

Options for making a submission are:

Submissions will be received until 16 January 2017, and must be served on the Consent Authority, Queenstown Lakes District Council, Private Bag 50072, Queenstown 9348. These must be dated, signed by you, and include the following information:

• Post: Queenstown Lakes District Council, Private Bag 50072, Queenstown 9348, Attention: Proposed District Plan Further Submission – Late Submissions • Email: services@qldc.govt.nz (subject line: PDP Further Submission – Late Submissions) Please note that all Further Submissions lodged must be on Form 6 as prescribed by the Resource Management Act 1991. This form is available online and from the locations listed above.

All further submissions must be received no later than Thursday 8 December 2016 and, within 5 working days of lodging it with Council, you must serve a copy of it on the person(s) who made the original submission(s).

This notice is pursuant to Clause 7 of the First Schedule to the Resource Management Act 1991.

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“Radiology is an important diagnostic tool that touches many areas of healthcare, aiding in effective and rapid clinical decision-making,” Christine said. “What we have heard is that there is wide-spread interest in improved access to these modalities and in identifying ways to make radiology services both clinically effective and convenient to access.”

The project team will also conduct a pilot programme giving general practitioners direct referral access to CT for kidney stone pain and ultrasound for cases of suspected deep vein thrombosis.

For patients in the region, improved access for GPs could mean getting imaging sooner and having more options for where they can be scanned.

Patient Portal is ready for Take Off! Next week – Monday 28 November – we are launching our patient Sally Battson portal. Initially the portal Practice Manager will be used for making on-line appointments and requesting repeat prescriptions. Next year we will be adding other functions, including access to test results and key medical information.

The portal is a great tool for helping you to manage your personal health care. No more “can you hold please” on the end of the phone! With ConnectMed© you can make (or change) your appointment and request repeat prescriptions at any time of the day and from the comfort of home, or on-the-go with the convenience of your mobile phone. It’s secure, safe and convenient, because your user name and password are unique to you and because all information is secured through our existing practice management software.

Signing up is quick and easy. You can do it online or at the practice. The only pre-requisite is your own unique email address. If you sign up on line you receive Level 1 access : you can make appointments and request repeat scripts, but you will need to know the name and dosage of your medication so that you can type it into the request. If you come into the practice to sign up, we can verify your identity and you can have Level 2 access, which means that your long-term medications list will automatically populate into your script request and all you have to do is tick the ones you need repeated.

Note that on-line appointment booking is for standard consultations only. If you need a medical, liquid nitrogen or other any other specialised services you will still need to call reception as these appointments have special requirements.

To sign up on line go to www.connectmed. co.nz and type Aspiring Medical Centre into the search box on the top left of the screen, then follow the prompts. Your name, date of birth and mobile number will all need to match the ones we already have for you in our system. If you have any difficulties, please give reception a call so that we can check your details. We will also be running sign-up sessions in the clinic – check at www.aspiringmedical.co.nz for details of these.

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SUN NEWS INBRIEF Preventing suicide Community Networks Wanaka is hosting a workshop facilitated by Greg Dobson, registered mental health practitioner and experienced facilitator of the internationally recognised safeTALK. The informative presentation will provide attendees an opportunity to engage in conversation about suicide and learn what practical steps can be taken to promote a suicide safer community.

The free talk is open to everyone and will cover why we miss suicide, what you can do in your community and myth versus fact.

It will be held on Tuesday November 29, at 7pm in the PED room (adjoining the gym) at Mount Aspiring College.

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WOW call for old caravans STAFF REPORTER editor@thewanakasun.co.nz If you have an old caravan that is past its use-bydate that you don’t know what to do with Warbirds Over Wanaka International Airshow organisers may have a solution.

The next airshow will celebrate 30 years since the first event and general manager, Ed Taylor, said organisers are looking to bring back some of the most popular acts of the last three decades.

“Without giving too much away, the caravans will certainly be going out with a bang and could well end up being one of the star attractions at the event. While we will consider any offers, the

closer to Wanaka the better in terms of getting the caravans here,” Ed said.

Planning is already underway for the next airshow. “The fact that 2018 marks 30 years since the first event has already generated a huge amount of interest. We are getting weekly enquiries about tickets and we still have three months to go before tickets go on sale,” Ed said.

Anyone who has a potential caravan they would like to donate to the airshow can contact ed@ warbirdsoverwanaka.co.nz or 0274 307 549.

Pictured: Warbirds Over Wanaka volunteer Graham Taylor, who has been involved with the event since the very first airshow in 1988, checks out a possible contender for 2018.

Success for school’s fair fundraiser DANIELLE BUTLER newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz Hawea Flat School’s biennial family fun day brought the community together to raise thousands for the school last weekend.

Not a negative word of feedback has been given for the fair, which took place at the school grounds on Saturday November 19, according to coordinator Cherilyn Walthew.

“I always try to listen out for negative comments as it’s always good to know what we can improve on, but we haven’t heard any. The whole day was designed to bring the community together to have some fun and we were delighted to see so many people there,” Cherilyn said.

It is estimated that the fair raised around $20,000 from its raffle and takings on the day, $5000 more than the last event two years ago.

Cherilyn said that some of the money will be put aside for a new school hall, while the rest will be used to provide and update furniture and resources to cater for the school’s

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Pictured: Face painted ‘Aliens’ Aimee Harrold (12), Aneka Rossiter (11) and Maddy Sullivan (11).

Wanaka’s stained glass showcased DANIELLE BUTLER newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz Brian Miller is travelling around the country to showcase his uncle’s 30 years of work making stained glass windows, including one with a special story in Wanaka.

Roy Miller, New Zealand’s leading stained glass artist from the 1950s until 1981, made around 300 windows throughout his career that can be seen in 130 churches across the country.

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New Zealand.

“Most of the windows are in full public view, but the designers and creators of these artworks are often unrecognised. This is the first book of its kind and will probably be the last, since the collapse of the stained glass industry,” Brian said.

Wanaka’s St Columba’s Church is home to Nativity Scene; one of Roy’s windows designed by Fred Ellis in the 1950s and remade by Roy for the church later that decade.

Vicar Neil Hansen, having no particular use for the old window, nailed it to the back of the door of the church’s outdoor toilet, where it remained until its transfer to St Aidan’s Church, Invercargill more than 20 years later.

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Respectful relationships Local men are being asked to think about what kind of guy they wanna be, and what they value. This challenge comes from White Ribbon’s campaign promoting respectful relationships.

Most men do not use violence towards women because they value fairness and respect. Strengthening the respectful values, and behaviour, of all men will make your community safer for women and children. And men will have more satisfying relationships.

Respectful relationships are based on everyone being treated as equals, and effective nonviolent communication.

Men can learn how to do this, and White Ribbon provides a toolbox for men on how to have respectful relationships. There’s another for young men - ‘Start With Respect’.

And this year White Ribbon is providing advice for dads on how to grow respectful sons. All available at whiteribbon.org.nz.

Respect is the behaviour we want instead of using violence. It makes your community safer and happier. Let’s practise this 365 days a year.

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Facebook www.facebook.com/WanakaSun/ Otago Lakes-Central Police executed six drugs search warrants in the Queenstown, Alexandra and Wanaka areas last week resulting in the arrest of five people on drugs-related charges, from supplying methamphetamine to possession of cannabis. (See this week’s story on page 3.) You reacted to the news online: Mickey Probably wasn’t even meth!

And how about instead of sending these people to jail and telling them that they are bad people and need to be punished when it’s the justice system that needs a good kick up the ass and where they can get into gangs and then in an endless cycle...decriminalise all drugs and put the money that’s used for a US-style war on drugs (people) and spend it all on alternative courses of action - rehab, counselling, addiction centres and find out what got them dealing or taking drugs instead of saying “it’s bad and u must be punished.”

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Sarah Drugs - another world -the suppliers are the real culprits all so normalised now. Education rather than punishment.

Ben I hope the boys can hit them real hard, but knowing the guy up front will just slap them on the hand Julie We don’t need druggies in our beautiful town . This is paradise not bloody akld Gaynor Well done to police.

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Those that read my earlier diaries for this breeding season will note that things have righted themselves.

Twelve of the platforms have nests and 44 eggs are being incubated. For the work we are doing it is important that we get the lay date of the first egg which allows us to calculate the hatch date. Archie did the calculations this week. Nest four will have hatched on Monday, while nest five is due on Thursday.

A couple of weeks back while checking nests with Jack he unexpectedly asked, “Can I get bitten by a grebe”? I thought the question rhetorical, yes of course you can, but why would you? and it hurts.

But he was serious, and I was reminded that last breeding season I had said during an interview that I had thought it a privilege to be pecked by a grebe; a species of bird that I had never imagined I would meet face-to-face so to speak.

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I mark with pencil the first egg of a clutch. But it is not always easy to do that, for many of our birds will stay on the nest and we are obliged to feel under their tummies to retrieve the egg. The pair on nest four are as gentle as they come, they protest loudly, but peck gently and Jack was given the task of passing the egg for marking to me.

He duly received a couple of taps on the back of his hand, looked at me, smiled and said, “John that was a blast.”

Archie posed the same question this last Sunday and received similar treatment. He thought it was “awesome”.

And as I motored back into civilisation, I thought that in all probability, we were the only two people in the whole world who got bitten by a grebe on the same day!!

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‘PREVENTING SUICIDE – A Community Conversation’.

Open to everyone, a presentation and conversation about suicide and what you can do to help. Learn what practical steps can be taken to promote a suicide safer community. No charge or rsvp. Tuesday 29 November, 7-8.30pm, Mt Aspiring College PED room. With thanks to the Callis Charitable Trust. Any enquiries please contact Community Networks Wanaka.

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Predator Control in the Makarora/ Wilkin Valleys THE PUBLIC ARE ADVISED that from Saturday the 1st October 2016, the Department of Conservation Central Otago District Office intends to apply cereal baits containing the pesticide sodium fluoroacetate (1080) over public conservation land in the Makarora/ Wilkin Valleys.

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The treatment area is approx. 38,500 ha - encompassing the Makarora/Wilkin and their tributaries the Fish, Blue, Young, Cameron, Wilkin and Siberia valleys. A detailed map of the treatment area may be viewed at the DOC Mt Aspiring National Park Visitor Centre (Ardmore St, Wanaka, 8:30am to 5pm Mon to Fri, Sat 9:30am to 4pm) or at www.doc.govt.nz/conservation/threats-and-impacts/animal-pests/pesticide-summaries/ southern-south-island Method of Control Cereal baits containing the pesticide will be sown by helicopter. The baits are cylindrical pellets approx. 3cm long, 2cm wide and weighing 6g. Each pellet contains 0.15% biodegradable 1080, and are dyed green to deter birds. The target sowing rate is 2kg of baits per hectare. The operation is managed by Paul Hondelink, Senior Ranger, DOC Wanaka, Ardmore St, Wanaka, 9305.

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STAFF REPORTER editor@thewanakasun.co.nz Air Force pilot Michael Williams from Fielding and Christchurchbased aerobatic pilot Andrew Love have been awarded the inaugural Warbirds Over Wanaka Flying Scholarships.

They were selected from more than 30 applicants for the $5000 scholarships. WOW general manager, Ed Taylor said the aim of the scholarships is to give pilots more experience in flying warbird aircraft with the hope that they will be displaying at Wanaka and other airshows in the future.

“There has been concern in the past at the age of many of our top display pilots but this exercise has convinced us there is no lack of

younger people looking to come through the ranks.”

Michael Williams, 38, is an experienced pilot and is currently flying the new T-6C Texan II as an A Category Qualified Flight Instructor at the Royal New Zealand Air Force’s Central Flying School at Ohakea.

He is passionate about vintage and warbird aircraft and hopes to use his scholarship towards dual flight training in a WWII piston aircraft.

Business-owner Andrew Love, 32, is vice-president of the New Zealand Aerobatics Club. He has flown many aircraft types and intends to use his scholarship to become rated in a T-6 Harvard which is one of the aircraft that regularly displays at Warbirds Over Wanaka.

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STAFF REPORTER editor@thewanakasun.co.nz Otago Regional Council (ORC) has carried out around a quarter of the dairy inspections for this season.

The majority of farms had a high standard of compliance, but several non-compliance issues were found during the inspections, mainly relating to irrigation issues and infrastructure failures, as well as discharges to rivers, which can affect water quality.

ORC director environmental monitoring and operations Scott MacLean said errors such as failing to check an irrigator to make sure the effluent nozzles are clear were avoidable.

ORC’s biggest recent concern was the five major instances of noncompliance discovered during the heavy rain event last week.

“Not only did we find irrigators operating in heavy rain, but the fields were already saturated, with obvious ponding,” Scott said.

“In the majority of these cases there was sufficient storage in the effluent ponds, which means poor management decisions were the cause.”

Federated Farmers provincial president Otago Phill Hunt said farmers throughout Otago would be assessing the damage caused by the heavy rain and flooding, and what impact it could have on winter feed growth as well as stock growth, for lambs in particular.

“We recognise Otago farmers are facing challenging conditions due to the weather, and the majority are doing a great job. It’s disappointing that a couple are letting the side down,” Phill said.

“Federated Farmers wants to reinforce the message that all farmers need to have the correct infrastructure and management practices in place that fit the purpose of their operation, as well as plans for when weather patterns like the one we had last week occur.”

Heavy rain and subsequent flooding occur regularly throughout Otago, especially during spring.

ORC and Federated Farmers recommend farmers and landowners prepare for these weather events to minimise the impact of these adverse conditions, and that dairy farmers allow for sufficient effluent storage.

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GLENDA TURNBULL journalist@thewanakasun.co.nz The recipients of the 2016-2017 Wanaka Ski and Snowsports Club grant have been announced.

The club awarded grants totalling $9250 to assist athletes with training and events as they travel to the northern hemisphere during our summer.

New Zealand alpine skier 2016 Willis Feasey and fellow New Zealand team members Piera Hudson and Adam Barwood will be competing in Alpine World Cups, FIS events, Europa Cups, Far East Cups, Nor Am Cup events, St Moritz 2017 World Championships while working towards qualification for 2018 Winter Olympics.

New Zealand Freerider of the Year 2016, Sam Lee, pictured, will be competing on the Freeride World Tour in USA and Europe and New Zealand Breakthrough Athlete 2016 and Youth Olympic medalist, freeskier Finn Bilous, is aiming to qualify for the Winter Olympics and

compete in the Freeski World Cup circuit.

Ten of the recipients are alpine ski race athletes but the recipients include two freeski athletes, one snowboarder and one big mountain athlete.

The club’s membership is predominantly alpine but all snowsports disciplines are welcomed. The grant money is raised by volunteers who assist with club events during the season and the club has a grant distribution policy according to age, ambition, involvement and achievement. Many of the recipients are New Zealand age group champions in their discipline who are competing on the world junior or senior circuit.

The full list of recipients are Sam Lee (aged 25), Willis Feasey (24), Adam Barwood (24), Piera Hudson (20), Finn Bilous (17), Ben Richards (17), Sam Andrews (19), Kate Richards (15), Blake Hartley (14), Patrick Hartley (12), Cam Melville-Ives (10), Fin Melville-Ives (10), Mathilda Watterson (8) and Isabel Watterson (7).

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DANIELLE BUTLER newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz Up-and-coming cycling star Phoebe Young has been selected for a national performance programme.

The Mount Aspiring College year 11 student was selected recently alongside four others for the under 19 squad, with 13 athletes selected in total.

Phoebe said that the relatively new MTB National Performance Hub, announced by Cycling New Zealand, supports young up-and-coming athletes and helps them progress to the next level.

“It’s an amazing opportunity to have the support to get there. I was really excited. I had a competition a couple of weeks before selection

but I didn’t really know who was going to get in. It was really exciting,” Phoebe, pictured, said.

Hub coach Sam Thompson said that the initial group will travel to Rotorua on a regular basis for training camps and receive training programmes for both on and off the bike, sports science and nutrition.

Phoebe, who has been cycling most of her life, said that although it could be quite hard to balance the sport with her school work, her love for cycling and support from her family made it easier.

“It can be a struggle sometimes, especially over exam time, but the cycling can be a good break from school work. It’s not a chore to me, I find it really fun,” she said.

NZ 2017 FIS team selected STAFF REPORTER sports@thewanakasun.co.nz A squad of ten athletes in the under-14 and under-16 age categories have been selected to represent New Zealand at International Ski Federation (FIS) Youth races in Europe and North America in early 2017.

The athletes were invited to apply to compete at FIS Youth events and the team was selected by the Snow Sports NZ Alpine Selection Committee on the basis of their results over

the past 12 months.

The under-16 representatives are Anabella Eady, Blake Hartley, Ethan Baxter-McAsey, Kate Richards, Rose Hadley and Calder Bain of Wanaka Ski & Snowsports Club and Queenstown Alpine Ski Team Alex Hull, Alice Robinson and Keir Roberts, while Sam Hadley (WSSC) will compete at the under-14 level.

Snow Sports NZ Alpine Manager Hannah Hazeldine said,“We have a very strong team and we’re excited to see what they can achieve this season.”

Wanaka bikers “ones to watch” STAFF REPORTER sports@thewanakasun.co.nz Despite higher-than-normal water levels through the Nevis Valley and more than 20 creek crossings along the course, the Bannockburn Gutbuster mountainbike race is on track for Saturday.

Water levels were dropping fast, Highland Events spokesman Terry Davis said.

“It tends to go down quickly once the weather settles so the majority of the 75km course will be fine. Support vehicles however should only be driven by experienced people, who should expect a few deeper ruts and possibly small wash-outs.”

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A final full inspection of the course would take place a couple of days prior to the event.

Around 200 competitors were expected to start at 11am from the Garston Pub in Northern Southland, with a road closure in place for about ten minutes for competitors to travel along the main road to the Nevis turn-off.

Terry said entries had come in from all over the lower South Island.

“Kate Fluker from Queenstown and Melissa Newell from Wanaka will be the ones to watch in the women’s race and Fletcher Sharman (17) from Alexandra and Ty Sarginson (15) from Wanaka are strong contenders among the younger riders.”

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DANIELLE BUTLER newsdesk@thewanakasun.co.nz Eight talented tennis youngsters played a fierce four-day tournament in Dunedin last week, coming away with second place.

Mount Aspiring College, Holy Family Catholic School and Wanaka Primary School students Sam Porter, Holly Gibson, Michael Gealogo, Billie Crowe, Nat Warburton, Angus Cagney, Max Porter and Martha Toghill made up part of the Southern Lakes team.

The team travelled to Dunedin on Thursday November 10 to play in the 2016 Southern Primary/Intermediate Schools Championships against teams from Southland, Otago and South Canterbury.

Two losses against Southland left the Southern Lakes team in second place, with three players progressing to a national event next year.

Michael, Martha and Sam will head to Auckland in January to compete in the Southern Region’s national teams event in Auckland in January.

As one of the region’s top year eight and under players Martha has also been selected for the South Island final in Timaru on November 28.

The New Zealand premiere of documentary-style action sports feature film, Shades of Winter: Between, starring freeskier Janina Kuzma premieres in Wanaka tomorrow (November 25).

The Wanaka woman has also featured in the first two films in the series, multiple award-winning freeski films “Shades of Winter” in 2013 and “Pure” in 2014.

In the full-length feature film, Janina stars alongside Olympic gold medallist Julia Mancuso (USA), two-time Freeride World Tour champion Nadine Wallner (Austria), Evelina Nilsson (Sweden), professional skier and Between filmmaker Sandra Lahnsteiner (Austria), and the late Matilda Rapaport (Sweden). Three-time world surf champion Carissa Moore (USA) also features.

“Between is about capturing the ‘between’ moments throughout the action – in between the adrenaline-fuelled highs and our lasting memories and friendships,” Janina said of the two-year project which took them to Alaska, Hawaii, Norway, Canada, the European Alps and New Zealand’s Southern Alps.

“It was a dream of mine to one day get the SOW crew to NZ to film a segment.

New Zealand has some of the best terrain in the world available by helicopter and I wanted to showcase that. When Sandra proposed the movie Between to me I said she had to film in NZ, and we

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made it happen.”

NZ footage includes heli-skiing on the Mount Larkins Range near Glenorchy, as well as in and around Wanaka.

The Winter Olympian leaves Wanaka on December 1 for the northern hemisphere season. Janina will compete in North America, Europe and Korea as she focusses on qualifying for the 2018 Winter Olympics. She will also be filming for the fourth Shades of Winter

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film in between training and competitions. Janina hopes the films will inspire young Kiwi girls that making a career out of skiing, or any other sport, is possible if you set your mind to it.

The New Zealand premiere, and a special public screening in Wanaka on November 26, will act as a fundraiser for a foundation being set up in memory of Matilda Rapaport who died in an avalanche in July.

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