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he very first Trelise Cooper fashion show staged in Wanaka has been declared

a huge success, with the event raising more than $30,000 for Wanaka’s planned hospice.

Theatre of Fashion, a live performance combining Trelise Cooper installations with a catwalk show, was held at the Glendhu Station Woolshed in front of more than 600 people yesterday. New Zealand fashion identity Dame Trelise Cooper was present at both the matinee and evening shows.

Dame Trelise said she was thrilled with the event’s success: “I am so blown away by the huge support for the hospice and

interest for the Trelise Cooper Theatre of Fashion. Thank you to all the people who bought tickets to support this fundraiser.”

Theatre of Fashion was staged as a fundraiser for the Upper Clutha Hospice Trust and ar-ranged by Lucy Lucas, owner of Wanaka boutique women’s fashion store Escape Clothing. Trelise also thanked Lucy “for her passion in creating this event and her amazing team of volunteers who all contributed to make this spectacularly successful”.

Lucy, who lost her mother to cancer two years ago, said she has been amazed by the support shown for the event.

The money was raised through ticket sales and an auction of do-

nated big-ticket items. “It has been an absolute honour to host Dame Trelise in Wanaka for her Theatre of Fashion show. We are so grateful to her for agreeing to two events, in order to raise as much money as possible for the hospice, as well as being present for her many loyal customers in the Southern Lakes. I’m delighted to help raise money for the hospice, which is an important community asset,” said Lucy.

The Upper Clutha Hospice Trust is an independent initiative to support the services provided to terminally ill patients resident in the Upper Clutha.

Trust chairman Russell McGeorge said: “The Dame Trelise Cooper fundraising fashion show is

the major fundraiser for the Upper Clutha Hospice Trust in 2015.

“The Trust has been over-whelmed by the response from the community to the event, which has necessitated holding both matinee and evening shows to accommodate all who wanted to attend. Shows such as this require much preparation and support by the many parties involved, and our Trust is enormously grateful to all who have contributed and assisted.

“The timing of the event is very appropriate, as the earth moving work for the foundations of the As-piring Enliven facility, in which the Trust’s Palliative & Respite Care Suite will be located, is scheduled to commence within days.”

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Wallabies have been found in the Hawea area, and the regional council is investigating whether there is a population here.

DOC recently advised the Otago Regional Council about a small number of wallabies killed recently and dating back to 2008.

ORC chairman Stephen Woodhead said action had to be taken to stop wallabies becoming estab-lished in the area, as coping with a large infestation would mean high costs.

The Hawea area would be surveyed, at strategic locations, to determine if these kills were isolated lone animals or part of a small population.

Director of Environmental Monitoring and

Operations Scott MacLean said, it was certainly not a widespread problem.

“It is very rare to encounter wallaby in Otago but we do have the occasional report of individual animals encountered, such as those reported killed over the last few years near Hawea.”

He encouraged anybody who has encountered a wallaby within Otago to contact the ORC so they can make better decisions regarding surveillance and control operations.

Wallaby are a widespread pest in South Canterbury, and the Rotorua Lakes also has a problem.

Scott said the biggest barrier to wallaby migrat-ing south from Canterbury is the Waitaki River, and further south the Aviemore Dam.

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Albert Town is the place to be if you have small children these days - which is putting pressure on the local early childhood centre.

Riverside Educare has a “huge” waiting list with no spaces available for newcomers until the owners open a second Albert Town centre (Mountainside Educare) in March next year.

Centre Manager Dot Macfie said Riverside can take up to 65 children at any one time, and the new centre (Moun-tainside) will open with places for 30 children over two years old. “That’s the area of greatest need,” Dot said. She said the new subdivisions around Albert Town were very popular with young families, although children at Riverside come from as far away as Tarras.

“Riverside Educare is open from 7.30am until 6pm every working day so it caters well for working parents,” she said.

The Hawea Kindergarten opened around the same time as Riverside (six years ago) and caters for 30 children at any one time. It operates from 9am until 3pm and while busy, it currently has places available, as do all the early childhood centres in Wanaka (Aspiring Beginnings Early Learning Centre, Wanaka Preschool, Montessori Children’s House and Oanaka Educare).

Aspiring Beginnings, Wanaka Preschool and Montessori Children’s House are all community-owned non-profit organisations.

Oanaka has recently been purchased by the Evolve Edu-cation Group which is listed on the stock market, Riverside Education is privately owned, and Hawea Kindergarten is currently owned by the Central Otago Kindergarten Asso-ciation (COKA) – which is in negotiations with Christchurch based company – Kids First regarding a merger.

Non-profits tend to be open similar times and dates as schools, although this varies from centre to centre, whereas the others are generally open longer hours and more days.

Whereas most centres operate a waiting list, most also have some places available, managers said.

They recommend people looking for spaces for children at an early childhood centre should ring around, visit cen-tres and see what is available. Things to consider include the centre’s mission statement, atmosphere, size , staff to children ratios and staff qualifications.

“Every centre has its own philosophy,” said Wanaka Preschool manager Lo Stevenson-Scurr.

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Local gardener Madge Snow’s sell-out self-published book “Snow in the Lindis, an Autobiographical Ramble” has been acquired by Penguin Random House and republished as “Snow on the Lindis, My Life at Morven Hills Station.”

“I’ve been plucked from oblivion and put on the world stage,” Madge said. “It’s going to be on Amazon you know. According to [the publisher] people love reading country stories.” Madge’s story of her life on a high-country station is certainly a fascinating one, as Penguin Random House has recognised.

The book is being released on October 2.

“My father bought Morven Hills Station in October 1915. It’s an amazing coincidence this book is coming out exactly 100 years later.”

The first book told the story of Madge’s life chronologically and was based on her dairies. It took her two years to write.

The second book begins with a 50-page history of Morven Hills, written by Bee Dawson, followed by a condensed version of Madge’s original book.

“The publisher asked me to write the history,” Madge said. “I told him I’m a gardener and I don’t want to spend any more time writing. So they brought in a ghost writer. She peeled my book like an orange and put it back together in segments.

“The new one is very PC. I tried to get a bit of humour in my one but they’ve left it all out.”

Madge’s example is a story from the first book which recalls a day when she was driving the school bus and the children sang her a song: “My old man’s an All Black, he wears a funny hat. He farted through the keyhole, and paralysed the cat.”

“We laughed all the way home. One of the boys was

[Tarras farmer] Bruce Jolly. But that’s not in the new book. It’s as pure as the driven snow.”

Despite Madge’s comments, there is still plenty of humour in the second book – her jovial personality shines through. Here’s an example:

“The new house felt like an iceberg. It had a Shacklock stove in the kitchen and fireplaces in the living area, but with no curtains or carpets it felt as unwelcoming as a crematorium. …Luckily I had a big, thick Harris tweed

coat which I threw on every morning and wore all day. It was a double blessing. We had

lots of callers, and when they saw me with a jacket on they’d invariably say, ‘Oh,

you’re going out.’ Depending on who they were, I would either agree or tell the truth. Rather naughty I know but it worked a treat. I kept warm and drafted off those who were just rubber-necking.”

Royalties from the new book were to be shared between Bee Dawson

and Madge, however Madge doesn’t want anything from it.“I told them to give my share to Head

Injury Otago,” she said. Madge’s husband Max suffered a head injury on the farm in 1985,

as is recounted in both books. In the second book it’s in a chapter called “My annus horribilis’’. When Max is being discharged from hospital, Madge writes; “The neurosurgeon Mr Christie, told me…‘He has to take a break from farming for six months, no stress, no physical work, no lifting, no driving, no alcohol and no sex.’ Max leaned back on the pillow and said, ‘Just shoot me’. Mr Christie replied, ‘Please yourself’.”

Four months later their son Peter suffered serious head injuries in a car accident where he was a back seat passenger. “I don’t blame anyone,” writes Madge. “It was just one of those strange quirks of life where you put it behind you and get on with living.”

And despite being in her eighties, Madge is still getting on with living. She has a four-acre garden in Beacon Point Road, and when she’s not on her computer responding to correspondence about the books, she’s working hard in the garden.

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Treble Cone celebrated the end of a fantastic season on Sunday with fancy dress, music, and the return of the pond skim.

The sun shone on the wackily dressed revellers gathered for Treble Cone’s busiest closing day crowd ever. There was live music from local performers plus a BBQ in the carpark. The famous pond skim was well worth a watch, as skiers and snowboarders showed off their skills – some with success and others with a splash. Most were in fancy dress although some opted not to dress at all for the occasion.

“With great early season snowfalls resulting in the entire mountain being open from Opening Day, Treble Cone received record visita-

tion in July, the strongest visitation in August since 2006, and a strong September culminating in our busiest ever Closing Day on the 27th of September,” said Jackie van der Voort, General Manager.

Jackie said that throughout the winter, the increased visitation was a combination of locals enjoying more days at Treble Cone, strong domestic visitation, and increased numbers of Australians and other international guests visiting and experiencing Treble Cone.

Cardrona Alpine Resort has also enjoyed a great ski season and will remain open for the entire October school holidays this year, with its Closing Day scheduled for October 11.

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Two Wanaka businesses have formed an event management company which will run the Lake Hawea New Year’s Eve party this year.

‘Hawea Nu Yeah’ is the combina-tion of Entertainment Solutions and Inlight Ltd. Both of these businesses have been involved in the sound and lighting at previous events.

The hotel lost ‘The Branding’ New Year’s Eve party this year, but replaced it with five nights of live music from December 29.

The New Year’s Eve party will feature Anna van Riel, Wanaka

Ukuleles, Near Armageddon, The Killer Seas, Julian Temple Band and Sam Manzanza and the Afro Beat Band.

The onsite camping and bus service will continue like past years and the concert will be a two-part event.

The first half of the evening (5-9pm) is family friendly, and the second half of the event is R18.

Hawea Hotel marketing manager Yohann Bourdin said they would also be hosting the Rhythm and Alps pre-party with bands coming down from the Gisborne-based Rhythm and Vines concert.

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Light-up Wanaka volunteers are throwing another street party on Thursday October 1.

Musician Anna Van Riel will be kicking off the event on Helwick Street with entertain-ment for the children at 4pm and doing an album signing, followed by performances from the Wanaka Ukuleles, Phoebe James and local band Anna and Me.

The party will feature a range of street stalls offering deli-cious dumplings, home-made chilli, a sausage sizzle, hot ham and pineapple skewers, real

fruit ice cream, mulled wine, hot chocolate and more.

There will also be craft stalls and a bouncy castle for kids.

The street party is an exten-sion of the street markets held each Thursday. The markets were organised by local initiative Light Up Wanaka - a collective made up of rep-resentatives from Cardrona, Treble Cone, Lake Wanaka Tourism, and a cross-section of Wanaka businesses, who banded together with the aim of creating a vibrant, down-town experience.

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This year’s Wanakafest is coming up fast. On Saturday October 10 loads of fun family activities will be taking place down by the Lakefront, including The Kahu Youth Cardboard Boat Race, brought to you by the Doughbin, and the Ray White Polar Plunge. The Plunge starts at 11am, with The Cardboard Boat Race straight afterwards at 11:30am. The rules are available at www.kahuyouth.org.

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Kahu Youth has a range of exciting activities going on during the school holidays. Groups have already been to the AirShed for trampolining and had lessons from Fantail Hula Hooping.

The AirShed has been open since the last school holidays, from 10am until 9pm, seven days a week. Owner/operator Aaron Bishop said the facility offers trampolining and skateboarding, including lessons, to people of all ages.

“Anyone doing an action sport where they are

getting some air [snowsports, mountainbiking, wakeboarding and surfing] loves to come here. We teach them how to fly, and how to land safely.”

“Kids use the place as a social hangout too,” Aaron said. “It’s working really well.”

Kahu Youth’s Angie Lister said her group loved the AirShed.

Next week Kahu Youth’s main activity will be cardboard boat building - in preparation for the cardboard boat race at the lakefront on Saturday October 10.

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School holiday kids jumping for joy Neve Stalker, 11, was flying through the sky at the AirShed on Tuesday, during a Kahu Youth afternoon of activities.

Waitaki MP Jacqui Dean will get a sneak peek at a brand new tourism adventure business being developed for the Wanaka area.

Dean, who is also Parliamentary Private Secretary for Tourism, is visiting the ‘Wild Wire Wanaka’ site today (Thursday October 1), located at the gateway to Mt Aspiring National Park, which will see people climb straight up one of Wanaka’s most famous waterfalls – Twin Falls.

The project has been in the making for over seven years and will now become a reality for local Wanaka couple, Mark and Laurel Morrison, enabling many to experi-ence the thrill of climbing.

“If you can climb a ladder you will be able do this and you won’t even need to get your feet wet,” says Company Director Mark Morrison.

“We wanted to create an adventure that

most people can do, is exciting, stunningly beautiful and showcases how spectacular the Wanaka area truly is. The waterfall is especially amazing because it is a cascad-ing falls, with a series of hidden pools along the way, perfect for swimming in on a hot day. And to top it all off are the views to the surrounding mountains and lakes which are simply breathtaking.”

Situated 30 minutes from Wanaka, the venture involves the use of ‘Via Ferrata’ where metal rungs are installed in the rockface and used like ladders, to allow access to places normally reserved for experienced rock climbers.

Resource consent for the project was granted earlier this month and construction has just begun. The couple hopes to be operational by the busy tourism season over Christmas and New Year.

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It may not be festival time, but Wanaka has been treated to four plays in less than three weeks.We had Fortune Theatre’s Hound of the Bask-ervilles on September 11, Hireath last weekend, and this week we had Be Longing (September 20-30), with The Keys Are In The Margarine on tonight (October 1).

Hireath came to us all the way from Wales. It was a delightful three person show combining a poignant coming of age story with music, comedy and a huge amount of enthusiasm. It was seriously good theatre, definitely festival quality, and the audience left the Luggate Hall venue well satisfied.

Be Longing, brought to us at the end of a nationwide tour by Dunedin-based Talking House, was a piece of documentary/verbatim theatre about New Zealand immigrants. It was a good show, well performed by the large cast,

who almost outnumbered the audience of eight. There’s something a little tragic about attend-ing a show in an almost empty house. Talking House admitted publicity was a little lacking. One audience member suggested a ‘What’s on in Wanaka’ facebook page would be a good idea. Perhaps someone would like to start one. It’s a shame in this digital age the most common response when regaling people with stories of plays is ‘I didn’t know it was on’.

Tonight’s show The Keys Are In the Margarine is also a piece of verbatim theatre from Talking House. It premiered in Dunedin’s Fortune Theatre Studio last year with a sold-out 11 night season. It’s about people living with dementia and their carers, families, doctors and support workers. It has been reviewed as “touching, entertaining, enlightening and mesmerising” so chances are it will be worth a look at the very least. So get down there if you can. It is on twice, at 5pm and 7.30pm, at the Lake Wanaka Centre. Tickets will be available at the door.

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A car caught fire shortly after pulling into Wanaka’s Dungarvon St car park on Sunday morning around 8am.

Bystanders helped the owner of the red Peugeot get her dog and belongings out of the vehicle.

The fire, which started under the bonnet of the car, also dam-aged the vehicle parked next to it before it was extinguished by members of the Wanaka Volunteer Fire Brigade. The cause of the fire is not known at this stage.

Thirteen students from Dance Wanaka won medals at the British Ballet Organisation (BBO) Theatre Awards held in Alexandra on September 20. They performed solo and duo items for Sydney based adjudicator Lisa-Maree Derby.

Dance Wanaka principal, Anna Thomas, said the competition had been a great confidence building exercise for the students.

“For many, it was their first time performing solo in front of an audience. Dressing in full cos-tume and dancing in a staged setting gives them

a real buzz. They were absolutely delighted with their gold and silver medals.”

The dancers will compete at the Alexandra performing arts competitions in November. Those who win gold medals will also perform at the 2016 National BBO Theatre Awards finals in Christchurch next July. Local dancer, Grace Thomas, performed at the national finals in July and won the overall scholars section.

In total, 50 Dance Wanaka ballet students (aged 5 to 14 years) sat exams and assessments during the weekend at their respective levels. Four years ago there were just seven students sitting exams, Anna said.

Thirteen medal winning ballerinas from Dance Wanaka included: (back row) Emilie Barnett, Hannah Barham, Cecelia Gardner, Persia Thor-Poet; (middle row) Tayla Doran, Tru Bowie, Sophie Walsh, Grace Thomas, Zoe Frazer; (front row) Elizabeth Pell, Hannah Thomas, Isabel Martin and Jessica Penney.

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Vehicle catches fire in carparkThe Albert Town salmon fishing tourist venture did not get initial council approval because some of the information from the applicant arrived too late.

Graham and Hayley Lee submitted consult-ants’ reports addressing all the issues including noise and smell, but the council’s planner didn’t consider it.

Queenstown Lakes District Council commu-nications manager Michele Poole said because a “significant amount” of additional information came in on the last day, the planner didn’t have time to include it in his report.

The Lees were given the option of deferring the

hearing for a month, or waiting until the inde-pendent commissioners looked over the consult-ants’ reports at the hearing next week.

Their company, Inderlee Ltd, plans to create the Waireka Springs Recreation Centre, set on 13ha, beside the Cardrona River.

It would include fishing ponds stocked with salmon bred near Twizel, a restaurant, and a fish processing and smoking facility.

Commissioners will decide whether the centre gets the green light, following a hearing, which starts on Tuesday morning at Edgewater Resort.

Twenty-nine public submissions on the pro-posal were lodged - 17 supporting it, 10 opposing and two neutral.

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Organiser Paul van Klink said 32 riders came from all over the South Island for the fourth annual event, with half of them Cantabrians.

Highlights were the 1957 Berkeley lead vehicle which attracted a lot of interest - driven by Laurie Stanton.

Wanaka rider Justin Kendrick came on his Suzuki A50 that has been in the family since

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027 443 2683

[email protected]

LICENSED (REAA 2008)

Auction3.00pm, Friday 6 November 2015

Ray White Office, 1 Helwick Street (upstairs)

(unless sold prior)

View Daily at 3pm or by appointment

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Rachel Walsh

027 443 2683

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Sitting high above Queensberry Terrace, this elevated and

undulating rural block is as much about peace and quiet as it

is about the stunning aspect. Peppered with rock formations,

private nooks and natives, there is ample flexibility when it

comes to positioning your dream home to maximise the

scope and scale of the surrounding landscape. No fancy

names here, no subdivision signs, just the best that Central

Otago has to offer laid right out in front of you, and the ability

to create a private rural Oasis like no other. The services are

in place, the block is fully fenced and ready to go, and the

owners need it sold by Deadline Sale on the 4th of November

(unless sold prior), so call today for further details.

Queensberry Fay Lane 8.37ha P

Deadline SaleOffers by 4pm 4th Nov 15 (unless sold prior)

View by appointment


Duncan and Kelly Good

0274 488 321

[email protected]


Deadline SaleOffers by 4pm 4th Nov 15 (unless sold prior)

View by appointment


Duncan and Kelly Good

0274 488 321

[email protected]


Luggate 109 Hopkins Street 4 A 1 F

Auction 3.00pm, Friday 6 November 2015

Ray White Office, 1 Helwick Street, Wanaka (unless

sold prior)

View Saturdays 12:15pm or by appointment


Anna Findlay 0274 383 640

[email protected]


Auction 3.00pm, Friday 6 November 2015

Ray White Office, 1 Helwick Street, Wanaka (unless

sold prior)

View Saturdays 12:15pm or by appointment


Anna Findlay 0274 383 640

[email protected]


Park up, Put your feet up & crack

open a beer

This cracker property is what

holidays are made of. Huge section,

little bach, couple of sleep outs,

great off street parking & a lawn to

lie on, play cricket on or pitch a few

tents. Sit back on the deck and

look out to the sunny north & soak

in the panorama. Owners

instructions are clear to sell om or

before auction.

Wanaka 76 Totara Terrace 4 A 2 F 3 I

Auction 3.00pm, Friday 2 October 2015

Ray White Office, 1 Helwick Street, Wanaka

(unless sold prior)

View by appointment


Fiona Reid 0274 859 651

[email protected]


Auction 3.00pm, Friday 2 October 2015

Ray White Office, 1 Helwick Street, Wanaka

(unless sold prior)

View by appointment


Fiona Reid 0274 859 651

[email protected]


BIG is beautiful

With expansive lake and mountain

views this solid home ticks all the

boxes. Spacious bedrooms and lots

of bathrooms, oodles of storage and

garaging galore this home has a

heart with potential to improve.

Private and sheltered, sunny and

warm the options here are endless,

be it a family home, holiday home or

an investment.

Luggate Lot 39 Luggate Park Main Road

For Sale $150,000

View By Appointment


Louise Walker-Hughes 0274 322 474

03 443 8912 [email protected]


For Sale $150,000

View By Appointment


Louise Walker-Hughes 0274 322 474

03 443 8912 [email protected]


Love The Creek?

Located right next to the Luggate

Creek is this 1231m2 section. With

lovely views of the mountains and

the lush willows that will provide

shade for your afternoon fishing

ventures or picnics on the creeks

bank that’s right at your door step.

Close to the Luggate pub and a hop

step and jump to the walking and

biking tracks that lead you to the

mighty Clutha river. Call me now for

further information.

Wanaka 29 Mount Linton Avenue

For Sale $319,000

View by appointment


Duncan and Kelly Good 0274 488 321

[email protected]


For Sale $319,000

View by appointment


Duncan and Kelly Good 0274 488 321

[email protected]


Sheltered Corner Acre

This flat and sunny acre situated on

the corner, is one of the last

available at the popular Northlake,

and this block has everything going

for it. Far enough from the hill that it

does not impede it’s sun, yet close

enough that it provides a wonderful

sheltered environment with stunning

aspects out to Mt Gold and Mt

Maude. Enquire today, as given

recent form this section won’t last

long.


SUMMER STOCK IN STORE NOW.

PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Caroline Harker

Wanaka Sun


Te Kakano Aoteoroa volunteers have already planted nearly 3,000 native plants around the district this spring, with more to go in this Saturday (October 3) along the Millennium Track. This will be the nursery’s last major planting of the season.Manager Andrew Penniket said Te Kakano is having a great year.“It’s been very rewarding. We can see our earlier plantings turning into trees now, and a lot of our work is filling in the gaps.” The nursery was started in 2008 and young trees have been planted out since 2010. “This is our fifth year of planting. Another 100 to go,” said Andrew.

Te Kakano’s last planting day was in September at the Albert Town Lagoon. Despite snow flurries, 33 people turned up to help, including six children. This was the second planting there this year. Natives planted included kahikatea, kaikawaka and putaputaweta. Morning tea was provided by Cherry May Cafe.

Volunteers for this Saturday’s planting should meet at Waterfall Creek at 10am. Andrew said everyone is welcome and there will be a free BBQ lunch provided.

“We’ve got a great crew of people volunteering at the moment so it’s a lot of fun,” he said. Seedling trees to be planted along the Millennium Track include kowhai, totara and beech.

Among the 15 people who became New Zealand citizens in Queenstown last Thursday (September 17), there was just one Wanaka resident - Jo Mills (pictured with Mayor Vanessa van Uden). British-born Jo and her husband Nick work at the Mills’ family-owned Rippon Vineyard which was planted by Nick’s father, the late Rolfe Mills.The other new citizens at the ceremony in Queenstown included people from India, Sweden, Hungary, the Philippines, Australia, Brazil and Britain.

Te Kakano’s spring boom Vivienne Whyte helping her mother Natalie Mohr on a recent planting day.

New citizen for WanakaPHOTO: SUPPLIED

Hard Case

Janice Hughes

Please remember this information

is designed as a general guide and

should not replace specific legal

advice on a particular issue.

If you have any questions or queries about any of the

information in this article please contact Janice Hughes on

03 443 0900 or [email protected].

How lucky are we?

I read a lovely story earlier this year that reminded me of two things: why I’m so very fortunate to live in our neck of the woods, and how, when I moved here, the community prompt-ly jettisoned any notion of “once an outsider always an outsider”.

In deciding to choose Wanaka – over every other place in New Zea-land – as home base until his visa expired, it was clear international blogger and photographer Johan Lolos was as taken as I was, and continue to be, by not only the aes-thetic beauty, but also the unique community spirit that’s a hallmark of our Central Otago lifestyle.

I still remember, on arriving, the warmth of the welcome mat that greeted me, and being struck by the resourcefulness, cohesion and get-up-and-go of the business com-munity. Even more than a decade after opening a law practice here and making the Upper Clutha home, I regularly give myself a good old pinch. This really is The Life.

When fellow director Mike Toepfer and I launched Aspiring Law in late 2011, two of the key planks of our ethos were educating our commu-nity on all things legal and finding other innovative ways to “give back”, sharing both our expertise and good fortune. We had a light bulb moment … and the name came right on the heels of it: BizClub. Since then, we’ve thrown around ideas and con-cepts, and developed what we think is a pretty awesome framework – so,

very shortly, BizClub moves from a long-held vision to reality.

Pick our brains – for nix

At its heart, BizClub is just what its moniker suggests – a club for busi-nesses, designed to be inclusive, fun and dynamic; it’s raison d’être: to benefit and enrich all members. While BizClub – not surprisingly – offers some free legal advice and education, we’ve been determined to make it so much more.

So, for starters, everyone who signs up as a member will have access to some free personalised, one-on-one legal advice every month … that’ll add up to more than the equivalent of $1000 every year if you were to pay full rate for the time. You read right. For nix. Why? Informed deci-sion-making.

They talk about the “golden hour” in medicine, that crucial initial phase where quality decision-making and care can make all the difference to the outcome. In law, the same prin-ciple often applies; early interven-tion and timely, informed action can save the day. Better result, less cost and way, way less stress.

When I have a desperate, frustrated person in front of me jointly survey-ing what’s evolved into a right old mess, I routinely ask the question: Why didn’t you seek help earlier? The answer is inevitably the same: I thought it would cost too much. Commonly, that proves a painful, false economy. What often gets me a bit exasperated in these cases,

when I’m reviewing what’s gone down, is a “quick steer in the right direction” would have made all the difference, often with absolutely minimal professional fees. So, one of our aims in providing the regular, free sessions to BizClub members is to take the financial fear factor right off the table.

Seek and ye shall find

Another challenge is business peo-ple reluctant to bother us with what they think are “silly” questions. If it’s playing on your mind, then we want to know about it. By asking the question you win either way. If your concern isn’t an issue, we can give you peace of mind and reassurance. If it is, we can help you cut off your concerns at the pass, and show you how to fix or mitigate it.

Remember, too, caught early, legal challenges often don’t require an expensive repair bill and, better still, can be avoided all together by ask-ing all those questions - no matter how daft you think they might be – from the get-go. We want to see you proactively and cost-effectively safeguarding and growing your busi-ness, as opposed to managing the damage and loss that comes with failing to do so.

In all there will be three member-ships ranging from a free three-month trial, which includes a set portion of free, personalised legal advice, training and networking op-portunities to two paid packages with further benefits. We’ve kept the paid subscriptions at reasonable

amounts to cover some of the basic costs, and we’ll be picking up the tab for everything else.

Every BizClub member, whether with a free or paid membership, will have access to a whole range of free help, insight and support in many forms. We know how expen-sive and time-consuming it can be keeping abreast of everything, so we’re aiming to do our bit to bring down some of those barriers.

We’ll be holding regular networking functions for members, a chance to get together, share ideas, show-case your business and swap con-tact details. They’ll feature guest speakers, experts from right across the business specialties, ready to share golden nuggets of information and insight. We’ll also be putting on more in-depth free workshops and seminars – not just on legal matters, though; specialists from here and further afield will be covering “hot topics” to help keep our business community up with the play.

Thriving together

We’ve been careful to design Biz-Club to be a nimble and fluid plat-form, so nothing’s too fixed and it’ll grow along with our membership’s needs and the business environ-ment. Whether you’re a client of As-piring Law’s or not, you’re more than welcome to come and share in what BizClub has to offer.

We’re really excited and raring to go. Through running our own business, being deeply involved in many of

our clients’ operations and with our connections to a wealth of commu-nity organisations, we’ve seen time and again the strength of collective, collaborative knowledge. Sustained progress and innovation doesn’t happen in a bubble. We reckon by supporting and encouraging businesses through BizClub, it paves the way for a stronger local economy and community – each individual success becomes every-one’s success.


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The Hire Centre, owned by Sarah and Paul Robertson, has been on Anderson Road for almost four years.Whether you need a lawn roller, a gas heater, trailer or a digger, we have it here to hire.Not only do we hire stuff, we fix it too. Be it a chainsaw, weed-eater or ride-on mower, we can do it.We are your local hire store, whether you want to do landscaping, building or digging we have what you need.If you need your mower, motor, or anything else that is broken fixed, come and find Paul - he is usually in the workshop covered in grease so he or his team will be able to help you.Where will you find Sarah? If she is not in the office she will be out cleaning a digger or delivering a loo.We are also the Husqvarna Sales and Service Team for Wanaka, so if you need a new line-trimmer, chainsaw, hedge-cutter, blower or mower we can help. Our expert staff will help you decide what is right for you. We also pride ourselves on our after-sales support. We would like to take this opportunity to thank the local trades and businesses for the support they have given to the Hire Centre over the last four years. It is sincerely appreciated. And we couldn’t have done this without the efforts of our great staff members. Many thanks.Our main aim is to satisfy our customers and the Wanaka community with our friendly staff and excel-lent service. The Hire Centre is located at 72 Anderson Road, call us on 443 9342 for more information or email [email protected].

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The pond skim at Treble Cone closing day was epic – well done to everyone who gave it a go, especially the naked snow-boarder!! What a great end to the season.

Congrats to all the amazing women who took part in the Spring Challenge at the week-end and all the Wanaka teams who competed.

Great to see a generous mys-tery shopper buying groceries for Jade and Kahu’s family last week – what a great community we live in. Let’s keep up these random acts of kindness!!

I really enjoying reading the weekly grebe updates, keep up the good work John!

Thanks Wanaka Sun for getting behind bee awareness month in last week’s paper. The article was spot on regarding the importance of bees in pollinating many of the crops that we depend on. However one crucial issue the article didn’t cover was that of pesticides and herbicides in relation to bee health. For bees this is very much an issue of life and death.Spraying herbicides or pesticides on flowers will affect any bee that lands on them. If it doesn’t kill the bee straight away it will take the poison back to the hive affecting both the brood and the honey stores.Every year I notice broom and gorse on the roadsides and in paddocks that have been sprayed while in flower. These “weeds” are important bee fodder, often when there is not much else available at that time. Home gardeners also need to be aware of the harmful effects of pesticides and herbicides on bee health.

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A big thank-you to Mitre 10 and their wonderful gardening team for holding such an awesome evening with guest speakers on the night covering different areas of gardening. Not only was there great attendance, it goes to show we have a number of keen gardeners out there.

Pete C and Suzanne MLocal residents

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Drop in for a Chat on the Proposed District PlanNeed some help understanding how the proposed District Plan might affect you or your property? Drop in to one of the following sessions and chat to elected members and planning staff. The times and dates are:

Cinema Paradiso (Foyer): 1 October, 11am-1pm

Lake Wanaka Centre: 8 October, 5pm-7pm

Amended Meeting ScheduleThe QLDC October Meeting Schedule has been amended as follows:

Additional Meeting: District Licensing Committee – Council Chambers, 10 Gorge Road, Queenstown. Monday 19 September 2015 at 9.00am.

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Today (Tuesday September 29) QLDC failed to front up at the advertised Drop-In Session at the Cinema Paradiso to discuss the Proposed District Plan. The meeting was due to start at 11am and the ‘no show’ by the council meant that over a dozen members of the public, who had obviously set time aside to attend, came and went. Some talk of a 12 o’clock start meant that others returned, but by 12:15 it was evident the council staff and/or elected members were not going to show up. It is disappointing that the public was let down in such an unfor-giving way. QLDC could have put a sign up on the foyer door or sent a staff member down to apologise and let members of the public know of any replacement meeting. Alan Cutler

Response: QLDC has issued an apology to the people who took the time to come to the drop-in session on the Proposed District Plan at Cinema Paradiso on Tuesday morning. A state-ment from QLDC communications manager Michelle Poole said that the no show was “due to human error at our end”, which lead to the day being wrongly advertised. The actual drop-in session is scheduled for today (Thursday October 1) from 11am – 1pm at Cinema Paradiso.

I am writing with regards to the article featured on 24/09/15 referring to the careless disposal of hot ashes.

Oh dear, I have always been under the impression that disposing of ashes on bare ground or in a garden bed when heavily doused with water is safe?

I am confused as to what is the correct process?

Local resident(Contact details supplied)

The Fire Service replies: There are two ways to dispose of hot ashes safely. The first is to bury them in the ground – wa-tering thoroughly before covering over with dirt. The second is to put them in-side a metal container with a lid – again, dousing with water first – and dispose of after five days when they have cooled down. (Never put straight into a rubbish bin or compost.) Because ashes remain hot for up to five days, it is unsafe to put ashes on the ground uncovered, even if well-watered. They may ignite nearby objects, such as fences and buildings, or the wind may blow sparks on to more distant objects or vegetation.

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U.C.C.A.C A.G.M Faulks room, L.W.C, October 13th 6p.m.CALLING ALL builders. We are looking for teams of the best of the best who will be part of a “build off” at our Wanaka Primary School gala on Saturday 14th November. Contact Nicolle 022 139 3021

THE HAWEA Community Association will hold its AGM at 9.30 am in the Hawea Community Center on the 3rd of October. All welcome

CALLING ALL builders. We are looking for teams of the best of the best who will be part of a “build off” at our Wanaka Primary School gala on Saturday 14th November. Contact Nicolle 022 139 3021

COMBINED WANAKA Probus Clubs Luncheon. Thursday 22nd October 11am at The Venue.

INVITED SPEAKER Dr Brian Thomas McMahon CBE, KStJ, MBChb

ARTISTS, SHOW your work! Entries are now open til October 9th for Wanaka Arts Society. Labour weekend exhibition. You can enter up to 4 framed and 4 unframed works. Membership essential. $20 Adults and $5 youth. Forms and instructions sheets available at www.wanakartsociety.co.nz or from the Wanaka Library.

SAFETALK WORKSHOP - Suicide Alertness for Everyone – Wednesday 14th October, 6 – 9.30pm. Suicide is a community issues and prevention starts in the community. This workshop is for everyone and anyone. Presented by Greg Dobson, Manager of Supporting Families Central Otago and experi-enced counsellor. To enquire or book call Community Networks Wanaka on 443 7799 or email [email protected]

WANAKA SALVATION Army Family Store. Opening Hours – Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm, Saturday 9.30am – 4pm. We look forward to seeing you here!

WHO'S BEEN to Archangel or Bannock Brae? There are lots of fabulous lo-cal wine stories that we want to share with you! www.wanakawinetours.com WINETRAIL (946387)

DONATIONS KINDLY received. Please drop then in to the Salvation Army Family store or ph 443 5068 to book a pick up.

BUSINESS NETWORKING International. The Wanaka chapter of BNI meets weekly at 7am Tuesday morning. Great networking opportunity to grow your business. Contact Rudy for information 027 703 4037

WANAKA PRIMARY School ‘Op Shop’ open Tues & Thurs - 12 midday to 4pm. Use Koru Way entrance, off Totara Terrace, alongside the steps.

WANAKA JUNIOR Tennis. Friday Nights and Saturday Mornings for all ages and abilities. Running all of Term 4 weather permitting. Competition and Tournaments throughout the Term with prizes. Come and play. To register or more info email Grant – [email protected]

30 DAYS of Courage launches 1st Oct, Thursday 5.15-7pm Lot 3 Cafe, 3rd Oct, Saturday 11am at Wanaka Library.

SUNDAY CRAFT Market information for this season is available at the QLDC of-fice, the Wanaka Library or [email protected]

YES! THE Craft Markets start again soon. So many amazing artisans from all over the South Island, if you would like to be one if them info is out now!

NISSAN CEFIRO '95 auto 250kms wof rego excellent condition..phone 0223119113

JP SERVICES are available at Community Networks every Tuesday from 1pm and Friday from 10.30am. Please book your appointment by ringing Community Networks 03 443 7799.

WANAKA PHARMACY is your local pharmacy. We’re the big pharmacy at the top of Helwick Street - open until 7pm every single day. Ph 443 8000

FREE LEGAL ADVICE available at Community Networks delivered by the Dunedin Community Law Centre on Wednesday 7 October. Please call Community Networks on 443 7799 to book your appointment.

NEED A portable chiller trailer for your function or wedding? Come and speak to us at Wanaka Liquor Centre. 1 Ardmore Street. Ph 03 443 1466

WHEELS TO DUNSTAN - the free shuttle service to Dunstan Hospital or Alexandra specialist appointments, also linking with the shuttle to Dunedin Hospital. For bookings please call Community Networks on 03 443 7799 before 3pm the day before.


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Locals recognise that this is the best place to get the most exposure, and over the past 225 weeks we have given the community thousands of free classifieds.The free classifieds will now be re-served for the free trade and exchange of anything of a NON-COMMERCIAL nature.

From now on, commercial users of this page need to upgrade to our new paid classifieds – which will involve free design for display advertisements, and discounted rates for contracted advertisers.Contact our advertising representatives and talk to them about the fantastic opportunities on offer.

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WANAKA SKI AND SNOWSPORTS CLUB SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING TO FORMALISE

UPDATED CLUB CONSTITUTION. 5:30 pm on 2nd October @ 20 Elderberry Crescent,

Far Horizon Park.Winter Wind -Up party to follow.

Secretary: B Teat ph 021881263.

THE UPPER CLUTHA TRACKS TRUST

to be held in the Lake Hawea Community Centre

on Wednesday, 14 October 2015 at 5.30pm.All welcome.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Trident Homes is an established home building franchise. Our team are committed to working with their customers to achieve their ultimate goal of a brand new home. Two opportunities exist in both the Wanaka and Central Otago areas for a local builder to join in our success. Are You:

Trade Qualified in the Carpentry and Joinery Industry

Currently self employed Computer literate A team player Driven for success Tired of being uncompetitive with

the big players Ready to go to the next level in your

career A Trident Homes building Franchise offers:

Being part of a national team with the same ethics & goals

Exclusive franchise territory National purchasing power The use of a national brand Business systems & support

For further information please contact: Neil Hawker Ph. 0275 321 191 www.tridenthomes.nz

Reuse Customer Service

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Wanaka Wastebusters is looking for two enthusiastic, friendly, flexible and hardworking staff. One will receive, sort and sell reusable goods in our busy shop, and the other will do the same outside in the yard.

You'll need to love reuse and people, be able to work weekends and be a team player. Cash handling experience an advantage.

Applications close 5pm Friday 2nd October

Job descriptions and application forms are available online at www.wanakawastebusters.co.nz or can be picked up from the Wanaka Wastebusters shop (open 7 days, 9am to 5pm)

For more information, contact Bif (03) 443 8606 extn 9 or [email protected]

Suicide Alertness for EveryoneSAFE-TALK WORKSHOP

Strong communities look out for each other, especially when people are struggling. Are you interested in the mental wellbeing of our community and preventing suicide? It can be difficult to see the warning signs, and more difficult to know what to do if you think someone is at risk of suicide. This workshop is open to everyone.

When: Wednesday 14th October, 6 – 9.30pm Supper will be providedWhere: St Johns Rooms, Link WayCost: $15 per person

How to book: To book and arrange payment please contact Community Networks on 443 7799 or email [email protected] by Friday 9th October. Bookings are essential.Sponsored by Life Matters, Central Otago Suicide Prevention Group

BRA PROFESSIONALLY fitted 200 sizes so you will get a perfect fit - Beautiful design NO underwire private appoint-ment ph 443 9425

CAN YOU no longer drive? The Total Mobility Scheme provides subsidised taxi services to people who have an impairment that prevents them from being able to drive. Contact Community Networks for more information on 443 7799.

PROSTHESIS (BREAST form) local fitter Registered with Ministry of Health and will take care of your claim Appointment phone 443 9425

FREE BUDGET ADVICE available at Community Networks. Please call Community Networks on 443 7799 to make an appointment.

WANT YOUR colours done? Always look your best? Book an appointment with experienced Colour Consultant 4439425

MINI MUSCLES Indoor Movement, Music and Play at Proactive Gym. Every Friday. 9.30am for crawlers & walkers under 2 years, 10.30am for 2, 3 & 4 year olds & 11am for babies. Everyone welcome. $5 p/hr, $1 for extra children.

VASECTOMYS AVAILABLE here in Wanaka with Dr Simon Brebner at Aspiring Medical Centre. Ph 443 0725 for an appointment to discuss.

WANAKA WINDOW CLEANING professional, friendly, ef-ficient service. Enjoy those mountain views. High, awkward windows a specialty. Paolo 021 0572505/ 4432420

CONGRATS TO Cardrona on getting the clock going on Cardrona Corner. Thanks heaps Chris Hadfield

"SORE MUSCLES? WARM, SOOTHE,DEEPLY RELAX with flowing Lomi Lomi massage (Therapeutic Hawaiian) ph Maryann 021 1101160"

CLEAN SUPERMARKET bags needed– can you drop off to the Salvation Army family store- thanks you.

VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED at The Salvation Army Family store if you have some free time and would like to be part of a team which makes a difference, come and see us.

ROTARY WANAKA Book Sale 2,3,4 October LAKE WANAKA CENTRE Start Fri, Sat & Sun 10am Finish Fri,Sat 6pm, Sun 2pm


CAMERA CLUB


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Some things just look better in black and white. With it we can find interest in everyday objects and scenes around us. Black and white photography offers a unique perspective to many subjects, and in reality photos can look even more stunning and captivating than their colour equivalent.

Colour can sometimes act as a distraction in a picture, so removing it can help to re-focus our attention on the intended subject. So when we photograph in black and white our mind no longer has colour information to work with and so pays attention to elements such as shape, form, pattern, texture and contrast.

These five elements are key concepts in black and white photography. Developing our understanding of them will help us immensely in perfecting mono-chrome picture making. We will learn how shapes and lines with texture give an object form; and how highlights and dark tones complement each other to give the image a feeling of depth.

By paying close attention to texture, pattern, form and shape, the contrast between light and dark, smooth and rough, we are well on the way to producing beautiful and creative black and white images.

Tim Pierce Senior’s picture ‘Sitting Pretty’ is a great example of using black and white to enhance pattern, shape and texture in a simple subject to create a compelling image which was awarded

an ‘Honours’ by the judge of the club’s monthly competition.

Tim took the picture in his back garden in Kings Drive. It was the first snow of this winter and the first light of the morning. Tim took the picture with a Nikon D700 camera, hand-held, using a zoom lens set at 70mm, an aperture of f3.5, a shutter speed of 1/50th sec and ISO200. The original picture was in colour but Tim converted it as he realised it would have more visual impact in black and white. He then cropped the picture to a panoramic format and added a black border.

In Photoshop CS6 Tim did some tidying up. Us-ing the Clone Stamp he removed snow that was hanging from the fence as it distracted from the simplicity of the picture. Using a similar process Tim changed the colour between the wooden slats from white to black. Finally Tim boosted the contrast to add emphasis to the pattern of the wood and texture of the snow.

Wanaka Camera Club is dedicated to helping im-prove the photographic skills of anyone interested in photography. We welcome anyone to join us irrespective of photographic ability – come along and see what we can do for you. Our next meeting is on Monday October 12, 7.30pm, at the St John’s Rooms, Link Way. See you there.

Bob Moore

‘Sitting Pretty’ - Tim Pierce senior

CRIME LINEPolice continue operation Distractionby Senior Constable Sean HURLEY

22/09/2015 Police received a report of a bicycle being deliber-ately damaged when left in the bicycle rack outside on Ardmore Street outside Kai Whaka Pai.

22/09/2015 Police investigated a report of burglary and damage to property at an address on Loach Road, Hawea Flat. A number of suspects have been identified and are to be spoken to.

22/09/2015 Police suspended a local male from driving for excess demerit points.

22/09/2015 Police dealt with a 25-year-old female for theft from New World supermarket.

23/09/2015 Police received a report of theft of a mountain bicycle from the YHA Hostel.

23/09/2015 Police apprehended a 25-year-old female for burglary at Beanie’s Cafe

23/09/2015 Police received a report of wilful damage to the toilet block at Eely Point.

26/09/2015 Police apprehended a 48-year-old male for excess breath Alcohol at Cardrona, he blew 734 mgms and is now suspended from driving pending the analysis of a blood sample he opted for.

27/09/2015 Police apprehended a 28-year-old male for excess breath alcohol.

Police will be continuing Operation Distraction, targeting cell phone and restraint usage, and over the last two weeks we have issued the following infringement notices:Restraints: 7Cellphone: 7Warrant of Fitness: 6Registration: 3Road User Charges: 3Please check your car before you set off and ensure you comply.If you have any information pertaining to the incidents above please call the station on 03 443 7272 to speak to an officer, or to give information anonymously call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

GREBE DIARYRetired zoologist John Darby keeps us up to date on the latest grebe hatchings at Lake Wanaka.

It’s been a damage control week, but I’m pleased to say at the end of it that things seem to be sorted. Three new platforms went in this last week and are now guarded by pairs of grebes. My guess is that all will have eggs by the end of the coming week.

I had a meeting in Dunedin this Monday and took the oppor-tunity to see if I could source pool noodles at a better price than we have been paying to get them to Wanaka. I’m delighted to say that we now have oodles of noodles, and not too soon. Nest 1 collapsed again on Monday afternoon. We have removed the old buoyancy and it is now noodled. Birds were back on the nest within minutes. The fantastic photograph of adults and chicks above are those of nest 4.

And to cap it all off, in 1973 I stepped onto one of the most remote inhabited islands in the world and met a nine-year-old girl. While fixing a platform this Tuesday afternoon, a young lady introduced herself to me as that very same person and she has been a volunteer trapper protecting grebes in the Twizel area. We met on Pitcairn Island!

A beautiful shot of the grebes on Lake Wanaka, taken by Mike Wilkinson

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SPORTS RESULTS

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Sat 3rd Oct 8 am - New Zealand Vs Georgia

Sun 4th Oct 4.45 am - South Africa Vs Scotland

Sun 4th Oct 8 am - Australia Vs England

Sat 10th Oct 8 am - New Zealand Vs TongaSun 11th Oct 4.45 am - Australia Vs Wales

Mon 12th Oct 4.45 am - France Vs Ireland

Sun 18th Oct 4 am QF 1 Winner Pool B Vs Runner Up Pool ASun 18th Oct 8 am QF 2 Winner Pool C Vs Runner Up Pool DMon 19th Oct 1 am QF 3 Winner Pool D Vs Runner Up Pool CMon 19th Oct 4 am QF 4 Winner Pool A vs Runner Up Pool B

Sun 25th Oct 4 am Semi Final 1Mon 26th Oct 5 am Semi Final 2Sat 31st Oct 9 am Loser SF1 vs Loser SF2Sun 1st Nov 5 am FINAL

Food will be available at all games and will include breakfast options for the 7 and 8am starts.

RUGBY WORLD CUP AT WATER BAR

We will be showing the following games live.

145 Ardmore Street, Wanaka.

Wanaka athletes impressed at this year’s Spring Challenge with one local team winning the six-hour Veterans race and another winning the three-hour race.Starting on the shores of Lake Hawea and finishing at Eely Point, this year’s race was a great success with beautiful sunshine and over 400 teams taking part.The Spring Challenge is a multi-sport adventure race created to inspire more women to get into adventure sport. The course is designed for varying levels of expertise and involves mountain biking, navigating, river rafting and hiking. Categories include nine-hour, six-hour and three-hour options.Wanaka team Bushwhacked were the winners of the six-hour ‘veteran’ section. They were “stoked and stunned” to have made it across with a great time of 06:29:42.533. The team had made a pact not to run but had that rule promptly broken by Rachael Cassidy who was described as “obsessed and possessed” and set the pace for her other team mates. They had a stellar support crew who were integral to their win. Rachel’s teammates were Vicky Sandford and Vicky Moses.The Wanaka contingent continued to impress with local team The Trio - Kelly Good, Rebecca Holland and Sarah-Kate Dineen - win-ning the three-hour open section with a time of 03:22:10.200. This year’s event was the team’s first ever Spring Challenge. Another Wanaka team - Up and Off - which consisted of Katherine Eustace, Kristy Jennings and Fiona Dowling, came third in the gruelling nine-hour open race with a time of 10:18:11.

Wanaka teams take on challenge

Wanaka Bowling Club Progressive Bowls – 25:09:15Skips: 1st Betty Russell, 2nd Jim Young, 3rd Meryl Firman3rds: 1st Charles Kiewiet, 2nd Iain Fletcher, 3rd Russell Hannan2nds: 1st John Rich, 2nd Larry McGuire, 3rd John MaddisonLeads:1st Bob Smyth, 2nd June Bryant, 3rd Bruce Thorburn

WanakaBridge Club ResultsAspiring Stakes 2. North/South:- Marion Furneaux, Ena Leckie 59,23% 1. Dorothy McDonald, Deirdre Lynch 58.77% 2. Alan Chisholm, Carol Orbell 56.31% 3. East/West:- Mark Harry, Neil Robinson 60.70% 1. Sherril Harries, Maggie Stratford 58.17% 2. Ken Saxby, Martin Unwin 55.85% 3. Friday Bridge 25 September. North/South:- Sherril Harries, Maggie Stratford 59.19% 1. Vivi-enne Christie, Ena Leckie 57.91% 2. Karolyn Macandrew, Madeleine Reveley 54.49% 3. East/West:- Gerarda Herlihy, Dorothy McDonald 61.34% 1. Jan Cunningham, Jan Wyn-Williams 59.95% 2. Carolyn Grey, Claire Romeril 58.33% 3. Hunter Pairs 1. 23 September North/South:- John Mercer, Bet-ty Swift 55.81% 1. Jane Hamilton. Noelene Raffills 54.57% 2. Morag & Alan Chisholm 52.79% 3. East/West:- Jen & John Milburn 66.74% 1. Lynda Hodge, Jenny Turnbull 63.02% 2. Joan & Ross Moon 53.72% 3.

Lake Hawea Golf Club Results from Satur-day 26th Sept 2015

Interclub 1st Wayne Chamberlain 81.19.622nd Stew Burt 84.17.673rd Lloyd Allison 78.10.684th Rick Johnston 80.12.685th R Moore 81.12.696th Jim Savigny 77.8.697th Graeme Barbara 73.4.698th Tony Arscott 79.10.699th Tim Henderson 82.12.7010th Neil Green 90.20.7011th Mark Pearson 78.8.7012th Murray Rose 74.4.7013th Mike Thompson 75.5.70

Two’s: Murray Rose, No5, Andrew McLeary No5, Lloyd Allison No9, Rick Johnston No14.Birdies Net Eagles: No14 Rick Johnston.Nearest the Pin: No1 Mike ThompsonNearest the Pin: No5 HOLE IN ONE Eddie BamberClosest for 2 on No2: Mike Thompson.

Results from 27th Sept 2015 Rabbit Stabl-eford Teams1st Mark Anderson, Steve Smiht, Colin Hanson, Allan Easte 431Pts2nd Scott Read, Dck Sullivan, Lynn Stuart, Rick Johnston 430 Pts

Nearest the Pin No5 Stew BurtTwos: No 1 Dick SullivanBirdies Net Eagle: No7 Jackpot!!

WANAKA SUN Some of the contestants in this year’s Spring Challenge.

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A record 121 children competed in the Upper Clutha Primary and Intermediate Schools Ski and Snowboard Champion-ships at Cardrona Alpine Resort last Tuesday (September 22). The event was organised by the Wanaka Ski and Snowsports Club. New race secretary Suzy Gendall paid tribute to outgoing race secretary Kris Vollebregt.

“Kris took on the role in 2010 and set about reinvigorating the event with the aim of attracting 100 plus competitors,” Suzy said. “It has become a popular end-of-season event for local students, largely thanks to her efforts and enthusiasm.”

There were 32 teams competing in Giant Slalom (GS) and Gravity Cross (GC) races, with students representing Mount Aspiring College, Hawea Flat School, Wanaka Primary, Alexandra Primary, Clyde Primary, Goldfields Primary and Cromwell Primary.

Suzy said the event aims to provide a fun and friendly competitive environ-ment where children could practise skills learned throughout the season and as part of their schools’ snowsports programmes.

It attracts first-time racers as well as seasoned competitors, ranging in age from six to 13. “We hope to see the event continue to grow in coming years with more schools

in the Upper Clutha region entering teams,” she said.

Teams had up to four members and the three best combined times counted towards each team’s overall result. As well as team prizes, individual medals were awarded to the fastest boy and fast-est girl on the hill. Skier Jin-wook Hong was the fastest boy with a combined time for GS and GC of 53.018s. Phoebe Garland (also a skier) was the fastest girl, with a combined time of 64.456s.

Wanaka Primary’s Pocket Rockets won the Ski Connect Cup for the top performing school team (with an age penalty applied to race times to allow a fair competition between older and younger competitors). Hawea Flat’s Fast and Furious placed second and Wanaka

Primary Orange came third. We Don’t Do Park recorded the fastest overall time in this category but were not eligible to win a team medal.

Wanaka Primary School teams took out the top three places in the snowboard category: Jibbers first, Epic Shredders second and Three Musketeers third.

Mount Aspiring College Black, Red, Yellow went one, two, three in the Intermediate Ski Teams’ category. Only one team posted a result for Intermediate Snowboard: MAC Green.

Organisers made special mention of New World Wanaka, Cardrona Alpine Resort and Outside Sports who provided spot prizes and goody bags for the event, and said a big thank you to all the volunteers who helped out on the day.

Students are a class act on snowCaroline Harker

Wanaka Sun

PHOTO: TRACEY WARREN Wanaka Primary School team Orange – (from left) Isabella Soper, Mia Gerrard, Kaia Cassaidy and Emilie Warren - placed third in the Ski Connect Cup.

It’s served the Central Otago hockey community well for 18 years and now the public is being given the chance to have a piece of Cromwell’s hockey turf in their own backyard.

With the final negotiations underway for the town’s new turf, the Central Otago Sports Turf Trust has 5000 square metres of used hockey turf and shock pad available for recycling. Trust chairman Michael Paardekooper said although the trust had not quite found sponsors for all the new turf - with about 60 square metres of turf still awaiting sponsors – and signage oppor-tunities were still available, the trust was working through the final details with its preferred suppliers of the new turf.

“The trust has been talking with the Cromwell Bike Park group and some of the old turf will find a home in that fantastic new facility, but there will be an opportunity for members of the public to recycle the turf.

“The old turf will make great backyard cricket pitches and mini hockey fields but is also good as a weed suppressant and many other things that I am sure people will think of.” In addition to the turf, there is also 5000 square metres of 10mm shock pad which currently sits under the turf.

Delivery can be arranged and the trust asks for a small donation to go towards the new turf.

Old hockey turf is available for recycling

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