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After some major speed wobbles, a walking, cycling and horse-riding track first envisioned in 2000 is finally under construction.

The Highlanders are taking the Super Rugby trophy on the road from this weekend, and are due to hit Wanaka on Thursday July 16.

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anaka local Kahu Vincent (28), who was left battling for his life after an attack in May, is due to come home in less than

two weeks.His partner, Jade Vincent, told the Wanaka

Sun that Kahu can’t wait to be back in Wanaka. “He’s getting out of hospital on July 21st.

I’m really happy and Kahu just can’t wait to get home. He’ll be coming straight back to Wanaka.”

After three weeks in the High Dependency Unit (HDU) of Dunedin Hospital, having been slowly taken out of an induced coma, the father-of-two was transferred to the ISIS Centre at

Wakari Hospital for rehabilitation where doctors have been amazed by his progress.

“He’s doing really well now,” said Jade. “He can walk short distances by himself without any help, so that’s really good. He is speaking and he’s become so much more independent. He’s doing all the basic, everyday things - things we normally take for granted - by himself now which is great.

“He’s still got a way to go though. He gets tired very easily and he will be continuing rehab in Wanaka. But we’re confident he’ll have an almost full, if not full recovery.”

Jade thanked the community for all their support and fundraising during this difficult time. “The support we’ve received from people in Wanaka has been overwhelming. The way the whole community has come together to show

that it won’t stand for this kind of thing just makes you so proud to be from here.”

Two Wanaka men have been charged with attempted murder after the attack which took place in the Ardmore Street Night ’n Day store in the early hours of May 9.

One of the men has now been named. He is Leon Terence Rowles (34), of Wanaka. His co-accused, a 39-year-old Wanaka man, applied for interim name suppression to continue in the High Court at Invercargill last Thursday (June 2).

“We’re just relying on the justice system to do the right thing at the moment,” said Jade. “There’s nothing we can do about. It can be frustrating sometimes but Kahu doesn’t want to concentrate on them at all.

“He’s just focusing on recovering, getting home and being a dad again.”

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After some major speed wobbles, a walking, cycling and horse riding track first envisioned in 2000 is finally under construction.

To be named the Hawea School Track, the 5.5km off-road track will go from Camp Hill Road (near the primary school in Hawea Flat) to Cemetery Road and then through the existing Capell Avenue Track to Lake Hawea.

Upper Clutha Tracks Trust (UCTT) secretary Grant Fyfe said the trust was thrilled the project had finally come to fruition.

“This track links the two communities of Hawea and Hawea Flat for the first time. It’s a major development for both communities,” he said.

Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) School Travel Plan Co-ordinator, Kirsty Barr, is hoping to create a “cycle train” for children using the track to get to school accompanied by an adult. Kirsty and Hawea Flat School principal Sue Heath are hoping to have the cycle train run from term 4 if there is sufficient interest.

“There’s real potential there I think. For families that live in that area the cycle train could be almost door-to-door,” Kirsty said.

Kirsty said there is real enthusiasm for cycling at Hawea Flat School, more so than at other schools in the region, with many parents also keen bikers. The school has had a cycle train in the past using Gladstone Road, but Kirsty believes the new track would make for a much better route.

“Gladstone Road is a long route and the

narrow road also made it difficult. The new track presents an opportunity for kids that are keen on biking. It’s a great track.”

It was in the QLDC’s 2020 talks in 2000 that the track was first envisioned, and the idea was then formalised in the Upper Clutha Walking and Cycling Strategy of 2006. However, UCTT secretary Grant Fyfe said trust members thought they had “hit a wall”, as there were no paper roads or access routes for a connecting section of the track to be built on.

The breakthrough was achieved when UCTT members began negotiations with Craig and Jenny Laing (farmers who had recently pur-chased land in Hawea Flat) and proposed a land swap.

In exchange for 0.19ha of farmland in Hawea Flat, the Laings received 1.7ha of the Queenstown Lakes District Council’s Hawea Domain. This completed the desired route and allowed for the track to be built.

However, UCTT chairman Alan Gillespie said weather over the last month has delayed the completion of the track.

“We’re having to work around severe winter conditions. At a guess I’d think a further two weeks work with fine weather would be required for completion,” Alan said.

And horse riders will have to wait a little longer: “We ask that there are no horses on the track until about February, to give the gravel a chance to firm up,” Alan said.

Pictured: Lake Hawea 10-year-olds Minnie Gil-mour (left) and Pipi Horan enjoy a school holiday ride on part of the unfinished new track.

The Highlanders are taking the Super Rugby trophy on the road from this weekend, and are due to hit Wanaka on Thursday July 16.

The Super Rugby trophy will be taken to centres throughout the Highlanders’ region to provide photo opportunities for fans.

Highlanders’ general manager Roger Clark said unfortunately no players would be accompanying the trophy as the team had now disbanded with players heading to the All Blacks, NZ Maori and their respective provincial union teams.

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Despite a record number of entries at this year’s Central Otago Smokefree Rockquest final held last Thursday (July 2), Mount Aspiring College acts took out first place for both the band and solo/duo categories.

Band Near Armageddon took out the top spot for the second year in a row, and new duo Two placed first for their performance.

MAC Head of Music Mat Doyle said he was very proud of both groups.

Near Armageddon is a four-piece band comprising Isaac Bell (lead vocals and backing guitar), Morgan Allen (lead guitar), Lucan Smith (bass) and Tyler Bailey (drums).

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Wanaka ski fields are enjoying their best start to the season for years with great snow coverage and weather conditions. Persistent cold temperatures are ensuring the snow is staying powder-dry and chalky and off-piste skiing has been described as “as good as it gets” by NZSki.

Coupled with mostly fine weather downtown, sporty and non-sporty locals and holidaymakers, and business people, are all happy.

“Snow conditions at Cardrona are absolutely incredible,” said the resort’s general manager Bridget Legnavsky. “The great news is our season pass restrictions introduced this year have had the desired effect. Cheaper season passes which exclude the school holiday period were introduced to keep queues down during what had become a very busy fortnight.”

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As well as Kiwi visitors, the district is receiving record numbers of international visitors with the Queenstown Airport breaking records with 1585 international passengers on Saturday.

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Upper Clutha Tramping Club Information Evening Never been tramping before? Thinking about heading out on a winter tramp? Looking for some local tramping knowledge? Come down to Wanaka library for some expert advice from members of our local tramping club. Find out about joining the club and where to head for some great winter tramping.

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Resource Consent Application Resource Management Act 1991Details 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 on our website: www.qldc.govt.nz

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The Warbirds Over Wanaka (WOW) International Airshow will next year be celebrating 100 years of trucking and is inviting truck owners from all over New Zealand to register.

The Warbirds and Wheels Century of Trucking display will be one of the feature ground exhibits at the 2016 air show being held between March 25 and 27 at Wanaka Airport.

“Warbirds Over Wanaka has a fine tradition of not just celebrating great aircraft, but also other forms of motorised vehicles and we’re very excited to be focusing on trucks for 2016,” says WOW Event Manager, Mandy Deans.

“We’re hoping to have up to 50 vehicles of all shapes and sizes from 1916 to the most modern trucks. Truck owners will need

to register because we want to ensure we get a good represen-tation of different trucks from various decades over the 100 years,” said Mandy.

The Warbirds and Wheels visitor attraction at Wanaka Airport has come on board as naming sponsor of the truck display. General Manager Naomi Lindsay says it’s a natural fit for them.

“The ‘Warbirds and Wheels Century of Trucking’ will com-plement what we already display in our visitor attraction. We expect many air show visitors to check out both the trucks and our car and aircraft displays while they’re here,” says Naomi.

Interested truck owners are encouraged to contact WOW for further details.

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Children attending Community Networks School Holiday Club got to pick up rubbish as part of their Environmental Day on Tuesday.

Club co-ordinator Delfina Blatchley said the aim of the day was to teach the children how to be environmentally friendly. Five and six-year-olds replanted garden beds at the college with winter herbs and garlic. Older children met the council’s garden maintenance team, led by Diana Manson, at Domini Park where they helped with mulching plants as well as picking up rubbish.

“Diana was fantastic with the children – they saw her as the guardian angel of Wanaka,” Delfina said.

Other club activities coming up these holidays include a movie-making day (Friday July 10), a trip to Snow Farm

(Wednesday July 15) and an urban version of The Amazing Race (Thursday July 16).

The programme can take up to 50 children each day and there are still places available.

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Central Otago construction company Breen Construction is about to become a smoke-free work-place, leading the way amongst New Zealand construction firms as the first in the South Island to do so.

The New Zealand Fire Service (NZFS) Wanaka Fire Station site will be its first construction site to become smoke-free, and by October this year the Smoke-free Workplace Policy will cover all of its sites and will apply to staff, contractors and visitors.

The move has come about after WellSouth Primary Health Network and the Wanaka Medical Practices carried out health checks for Breen employees last year. After finding that very few of the staff were smokers, Breen has decided to take a proactive step by introducing the policy. Support for smokers looking to quit and access to subsidised Nicotine Replacement Therapy will be avail-able to staff.

Breen Construction Health and Safety Manager Chris Lambeth said the company plans to launch this as a general policy in October 2015.

Mr Lambeth said: “With a commitment to the concept by the Wanaka area Manager Kelvin Mulqueen, and his staff, Breen saw that there was an opportunity to take the first step along this path with the new NZFS Wanaka Fire Station site.

“We feel that by creating a smoke-free environment the benefits will not only affect Breen staff but all workers on site and hopefully foster further thinking and discussion around the health issues that all workers face within the construction industry.”

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Ten local businesspeople have just finished an intensive train-ing course preparing them to run a programme for aspiring entrepreneurs in Wanaka. The CO.STARTERS programme will be based at The Cell on Helwick St, probably starting in Septem-ber.

The programme is being organised by The Cube (a re-branding of GigatownWanaka – the group which ran a campaign to win the nationwide competi-tion for ultra-fast broadband last year).

The Cube general manager Kelly Good travelled to Chat-tanooga last year as part of the Gigatown team and met the founders of CO.STARTERS there. She brought two of them to Wanaka last week to pass on their skills. Described as a business-launching programme, CO.STARTERS is intended to equip participants “with the insights, relationships and tools needed to turn ideas into action and passions into sustainable and thriving endeavours”. More

than 3000 people have done the programme in the United States.

The Cube hosted an informa-tion session about the pro-gramme last week at The Cell.

“The programme runs one day a week for nine weeks,” Kelly said. “It will be targeted towards creatives, entrepreneurs and small business owners, and will give them the tools to develop an existing idea into a viable business model. We see CO.STARTERS as the next phase in our post GigaTown

plan - growing the town and diversifying our local business economy.”

Pictured at the CO.STARTERS introductory session on Wednes-day night were (from left) The Cube general manager Kelly Good, The Cell officer manager Georgina Pearson, and The Cell tenants Alex Guichard (Revology Organic Furniture) and John-Jo Ritson (Flashworks media). Kelly and Alex will be among the course facilitators and John-Jo will be one of up to a dozen

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Gillian Stuart

Gillian Stuart is Aspiring Law’s new Family Law specialist. 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 Gillian Stewart on

03 443 0900 or [email protected].

Divorce data dissection

It’s an oft-quoted figure bandied about when it comes to marriage break-ups: half of us who make it to the altar will divorce. Ah, but nay, say our national number crunchers; that’s actually quite the urban myth.

According to Statistics New Zea-land, which monitors the number of marriages and divorces over time, the marriage dissolution rate is, in fact, closer to a third. Our statisti-cians say a bit of crude extrapola-tion’s to blame for this commonly-touted, albeit false, factoid. There are around 20,000 marriages and 10,000 divorces in any given year, but that, they point out, doesn’t equate to a 50 per cent divorce rate – because it doesn’t accurately factor in all the marriages of the previous years.

And while dissecting divorce data is clearly a tricky affair, divvying up relationship property in the wake of a split can be no walk in the park, either.

Nowadays, who gets what if time’s called on a partnership is guided by the Property (Relationships) Act, whether it’s a marriage, civil union, or a de facto relationship. The gen-eral – and I emphasise the “general” – rule of thumb is a 50-50 share of the assets. For some couples, however, the great divide is not that clear cut, and it can take years – literally – for relationship property tussles to be resolved.

While it’s heartening that not quite as many marriages end in divorce as rumour had it, a one-in-three likelihood is still no statistical drop in the bucket – and it doesn’t take into account the many couples in

intimate relationships, other than marriages, who call it quits. Hav-ing worked with hundreds upon hundreds of people over 30-odd years trying to sort out assets in the throes of separation, I’m more convinced than ever, navigating that gnarly “what if” during – yes, during – the relationship can save much heartache and bitterness, not to mention protracted proceedings and legal fees, should the relationship not go the distance.

Um, honey, can we talk? Yes, it’s a big, awkward ask, I know. Discussing the theoretical demise of a currently wonderful, fulfilling and trusting relationship – and, moreover, pitching perspectives on entitlements, especially if either party’s keen to ring-fence assets – can feel quite counter-intuitive, if not downright wrong. It is a tough call, but one that many later regret not making. Assets that were, in the beginning, separate can become relationship property simply through the passage of time.

Section 21 of the Property (Rela-tionships) Act gives couples the right to “contract out” of the default provisions enshrined in law. You might know it as a “pre-nuptial agreement”, which is something of a misnomer, as these contracts aren’t just for those contemplating marriage. They can be drawn up to cover spouses who’ve already tied the knot, as well as couples in, or contemplating, a civil union or de facto relationship. Contracting out of the Property (Relationships) Act means, in the event of a split, rather than assets being divided in line with the prescribed law, the separated couple is bound by their

individualised agreement. A big “but” in this, however, is that the contracting out agreement must be robust and have been drawn up in accordance with the legal provisions under the Act.

Essentially, these agreements cover three key components: specifi-cally what property will be owned together, noting whether it is to be shared equally or specifying the proportion; what assets will remain separate property of each party, and identifying any property that won’t be classed as separate prop-erty, because it has been, or will be used, jointly.

Safeguarding your agreement To ensure any contracting out agreement is not invalidated from the get-go, it’s imperative the spe-cial procedures are followed: there must be full disclosure of assets; the agreement must be in writing and signed by both parties; each party must have received independent legal advice; a solicitor must witness each party’s signature, and certify that the effect and implications of the agreement have been explained to the signatory.

The Court can still cancel an agree-ment if it finds it would cause a “serious injustice”. What’s important to note here is that the Court will consider not only if the contract was unfair and unreasonable at its in-ception, but whether it has become so over time. It is still, though, a very high bar to climb over to have an agreement set aside. How-ever, if you have, or plan to enter into, a contracting out agreement, remember to plot in regular reviews to ensure it’s still fair and reason-

able and, hence, will stand the legal litmus test if challenged.

So what of couples who’ve been together less than the prescribed three years – or a “relationship of short duration”, as it’s referred to in law? Generally, unless there’s a contracting out agreement, it’s accepted that a separating couple, if they are married or in a civil union, will take from the relationship what they brought into it, and their contribution during the partnership. In cases of separating couples, whose de facto relationship didn’t last for three years, the Property (Relationships) Act does not usually apply – however, there are special exceptions, for example a child being brought to, or born in, the relationship, or where one party has made substantial contributions and the Court is satisfied that serious injustice would result. So, if you separate, it’s worth seeking advice before reaching any agreement. Be-lieve me, there is still a lot of room for argument, even in the case of a relationship that goes asunder be-fore the three-year mark, and that’s where a contracting out agreement can do away with the uncertainty and the battles.

Different strokes … The law around relationship proper-ty can be just about as complex as the partnerships it covers. Every in-timate pairing is different; there’s no one-size-fits-all solution, and the law can swing different ways, depending on individual circumstances. That’s why it’s vital to seek advice, and best to do that, ironically, when all is well in the relationship – especially when there are children involved.

As hard as it may feel, discuss with your partner or spouse how they see things panning out should the relationship end. In my experience, the longer you leave it into a relation-ship, the harder it can become. Don’t be shy about talking your options through with a lawyer, either. My general advice to clients who feel the Property (Relationships) Act doesn’t adequately cover their circumstances? If in doubt, contract it out.

This year’s NZ Mountain Film Festival has been a resounding success, with record crowds and a number of sold-out shows during its five nights in Wanaka.

The Lake Wanaka Centre was packed full of people last Friday as the audience eagerly anticipated the festival’s opening. Festival Manager Mark Sedon kicked off proceedings by welcoming the crowd to five days of fantastic guest speakers and a wide range of movies featuring adrenalin-filled adventures, environmental issues

and cultures from across the globe.This year’s Grand Prize went

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“The turnout has been amazing and it has been satisfying to watch the audience’s reaction to these films,” said Mark.

After wrapping up in Wanaka on Tuesday night, the festival is now up and running in Queenstown. Visit mountainfilm.net.nz for more details.

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People expecting to hear tales of death-defying feats from adventurers at an event called ‘Old Fashioned Storytelling’ probably got something quite unexpected on Sunday afternoon in Rippon Hall.

They heard yarns about breaking family heirlooms in bathrooms, being visited by the police after being sent suspicious parcels in the mail, and doing “it” in the dark.

Mountaineer Guy Cotter told the audience about visiting an American client he had guided to the top of Mount Everest and accidently knocking the client’s treasures into the toilet. Climber Lydia Bradey found a policeman at her door after a friend sent her a photo-graph she had admired which

featured a bloody knife and a message, “The tongs never forget, so pay.” Base jumper Chuck Berry talked about his first base jump, off a 1,000-foot antenna in Millwaukee, where he had to “do it in the dark” to avoid getting caught by the authorities.

The other storytellers were Alan Uren who had a tale about climbing Mount Taranaki with a garden hoe instead of an ice axe, and Paul Hersey who talked about his surfing adventures, including one where he abandoned his wife to a sea lion. (She survived.)

The session was a big hit with the capacity audience crowded into the hall. It was part of a new feature of the

festival, which also included five people reading from their books the previous evening, also in Rippon Hall. Derek Grzelewski, Mal Law and Paul Maxim joined Lydia Bradey and Paul Hersey to read aloud.

Both sessions were hosted by Whitney Thurlow, who also led an Art Walk around Wanaka on Sunday morning. This included seeing photo-graphs and paintings displayed outside in the streets, and in galleries, cafes and the Lake Wanaka Centre. Artists whose work was on display included Hawea Flat printmaker Laetitia Campe, Wanaka painter Esther Dexter and photographers Gilbert van Reenen, Ursula Griffen, Elliot Steven and Alice Beattie.

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Sunday provided perfect conditions for my first ever lesson in cross-country skiing at the Snow Farm. The snow was perfect and the coaching was top class. The student, well let’s say it was a tight race between nerves and apprehension, wondering if my fitness, old ankle injuries and my current calf and knee injuries were not going to have me lifted out on a stretcher. There were a couple of nervous toilet stops before I even had my gear on!

I was supplied my boots (super comfy), skis (super skinny) and poles (not necessary for my first half hour of lessons as they just got in my way).

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Jen’s up to the challengeCompetition winner Jen Anderson (pictured right) is feeling a little sore but still keen after her first cross-country skiing lesson on her road to the Merino Muster.

Following a successful first year, Lake Wanaka SouNZ Inc has announced that a second YAMI Music Summit will take place on May 14 and 15, 2016.

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Abbey Lewis (pictured) has been employed to replace Barbara Jungen who is leaving after 12 years as the Heartland Services Co-ordinator at Community Networks in Wanaka.

“Barbara is a fountain of local knowledge so I’ve got big shoes to fill,” Abbey said. Barbara has been training Abbey for the role in the office at Com-munity Networks in Brownston Street.

It involves working with social services and agencies in the Upper Clutha, and helping locals who come into the office looking for advice.

Abbey said she hadn’t anticipated finding a job would be “so difficult” when she and her partner, sky diver Simon Guthrie, moved to Wanaka a year ago. In the past 12 months she has done temporary office work, vineyard work, waitressing, nannying and a lot of volunteer work.

Her former career included 10 years in museum collection management, although for the year before coming to Wanaka she worked for Red Cross Refugee Services in Wellington.

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many of her skills from that position will be help-ful in her new one. And her museum experience has led to her getting a Saturday job at Gallery 33.

“I’m very pleased to have 40 hours a week of paid work in Wanaka at last,” she said. “I’m really looking forward to my new job with the team at Community Networks. I think it will be very rewarding.”

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Pay for a Single, get a Queen $1,899Pay for a King Single, get a King $2,199

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PAY FOR A SINGLE, GET A QUEENPAY FOR A KING SINGLE, GET A KING

Furniture Court AlexandraEnnis Street, Alexandra Tel: 03 440 2000 OPEN 7 DAYS

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For more information call:Wanaka - Rudy: 027 703 4037

[email protected]

Queenstown - Justine: 03 443 2012 or 027 702 7969

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You’re invited...

Come out to ‘Northlake’ and be amongst the �rst to see our wonderful new ‘Northlake Design’ show home. Enjoy looking at the showhome and have a chat about what Landmark can o�er you. Wanaka Scouts will be manning a sausage sizzle for your enjoyment. When: 10am - 2pm Saturday 28th March 2015Where: Northlake Showhome, 3 Nokomai St, Northlake, Wanaka.

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You’re invited...

Showhome hours. Wednesday - Saturday 11am - 2pm

Sign up to have concept plans drawn for your new home during July and August 2015 and you will be in the draw to win a prize package valued at over $3000. Terms and conditions apply

Call Sue Steven or Susan Rizzi on 4434604

Or visit at 19 Cliff Wilson St.You will be warmly welcomed

Wanaka’s population is booming


Indulge in the luxury and comfort of this beautifully handcrafted, quality home. Situated to capture all day sun, this thermally e� cient and practical home has heart and soul. Attractive hard wood fl oors refl ect warmth and colour to light fi lled spaces. Set on four hectares of land, fully rabbit fenced, with a large separate garage/boatshed and workshop. Motivated owners have priced their property to sell, don’t delay, call now for more information.

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PRICE: $950,000

20 Wailana Heights Drive, Wanaka

Each O� ce Is Independently Owned And Operated. Browns Real Estate Limited (licensed under the REAA 2008) MREINZ.

VICKI SPEARING: +64 27 584 [email protected]

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Due to overwhelming demand, advertisements have been missed out due to the number of people wanting to advertise.Locals recognise that this is the best place to get the most exposure, and over the past 218 weeks we have

given the community thousands of free classifieds.The free classifieds will now be reserved 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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LAUNDROMAT - LPG - SHOWER - ATMCONVENIENCE STORE - CARWASH

*NEW* Brushless carwash CALTEX WANAKA

Laurdromat - shower - LPG - carwash - ATM. Redeem your FUELUP supermarket fuel discount vouchers at Caltex Wanaka. Free WiFi for laundromat customers. Large convenience store with groceries, hot food, flowers, party ice, snow chains, automotive supplies. Open 6am - 11 pm daily.

A 19 Ardmore Street, WanakaP +64 3 443 7868 F +64 3 443 1600 E [email protected] www.caltex.com/nz

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Laurdromat - shower - LPG - carwash - ATM. Redeem your FUELUP supermarket fuel discount vouchers at Caltex Wanaka. Free WiFi for laundromat customers. Large convenience store with groceries, hot food, flowers, party ice, snow chains, automotive supplies. Open 6am - 11 pm daily.

A 19 Ardmore Street, WanakaP +64 3 443 7868 F +64 3 443 1600 E [email protected] www.caltex.com/nz

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Redeem your New World FUELUP fuel discount vouchers or use your AA Smartfuel card.

Open 6am- 11pm dailyLaundromatShower LPG Brushless CarwashATM Convenience store

BODY & MIND

FOR SALE

FOR LEASE

NOTICES

SERVICES

WANTED

HOT QIGONG at Hot Yoga Fusion. Come and enjoy deep relaxation for body and mind rejuvenation. Friday 7.15pm. Contact: James 027 528 0396 [email protected]

LYMPHATIC CLEARANCE: Support immune system, relieve lymphoedema, swelling, pain. Cleanse. Gentle relaxing therapeu-tic treatment. Ph Maryann 03 4436463, 021 1101160

SORE MUSCLES? Combine deep-ly relaxing Lomi Lomi Massage with Lymphatic Cleanse. Therapeutic treat. Ph Maryann 021 1101160

MAT PILATES term starting on 20th July. Beginner/intermedi-ate classes. Great complement to skiing, biking, running. Call/text 0212078486

POST-NATAL PILATES - restore and care for your body after preg-nancy and childbirth. Bubs wel-come too! Call/text 0212078486

PREGNANCY PILATES - suitable for 2nd/3rd trimester. Stay strong, flexible and healthy throughout your pregnancy. Call/text 0212078486

WHETHER IT'S massage ,beauty or make up ,our team of interna-tionally qualified therapists will ensure you look and feel your best . Massage in Wanaka. Ph 03 443 8448.

MASSAGE THERAPY, Sportsmassage, deep tissue re-laxation.Effective and rejuvenat-ing . Ursula Krebs, Dipl. Massag Therapist CH / NZ, ph: 027 6602271, mobile service available.

FURNISHED ROOM READY ALBERT TOWN until 31/07. Suit quiet living, nonsmoking Single. $185/wk includes WiFi, Power. Need own car. Ph Maryann 021 1101160

SUZUKI SWIFT 2007, Odometer:70000, Awesome silver, Including Reverse camera kit, Price $9999.00. Contact:0212694394 for detail.

VEHICLE4SALE:1995TOYOTA C E F I R O . . E X C E L L E N T condition.2Lauto.great on gas/family wagon, roomy. Goes up mountain! reluctant sale.$2,600. Ph0223119113.

FOR SALE Twin tip skis Elan Fuego 170 cm. $90 see trade me. Ph/text 027 2730730

VEHICLE 4SALE:1998 toyota prado.3.4l petrol.auto.fulltime4wd.new wof.rego.Ex-work truck.Bargain at 6k.0212472256.

CHEESE ROLLS!! South island tra-dition and winter-warmer! $7.50 a dozen or $20 for 3 dozen. Hockey fundraiser. Janis 0272021288.

FOR SALE single kerma ski pole 120 cm $5 Ph/text 027 2730730

FOR SALE Twin tip Volkl Ledge skis 158 cm $90 see on trade me. Ph/text 027 2730730

FOR SALE: Bach for removal,relocation in February. 1960's, 3 bedroom, 75 m sq.PH 0212095109

BEAUTIFUL CHINA tea cup bird feeders, great for attracting wax eyes and bell birds to your garden. Makes the perfect present. $25. Phone or text 021 680 110RAILWAY BRIDGE hardwood sleepers. A1 condition, great for landscaping. Can be delivered throughout Southern Lakes district by arrangement. $45 each. Ph 027 427 8068.

A MESSAGE from New Zealand Fire Service: Get your chimneys' cleaned before winter.

HOCKEY HOCKEY Hockey: For information on any MAC Frist XI hockey events, including fundrais-ers please contact: Kirsty Barr,

443 8609 027 2005111, [email protected] . After July 31 you can also contact Kim Baker - Team Manager (and Fundraising Coordinator), 03 443 7678, 0274 061 540, [email protected].

GOOD ROTATIONS Bicycle Shop winter hours are: Wednesday 2-6pm, Thursday 10am-6pm, Friday 2-6pm. 34 Anderson Rd. www.goodrotations.co, 03.443.4349.

FOR MORE information on hockey holiday courses, cheese rolls or-ders or other MAC XI fundraising activities: [email protected], 0272005111.

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

DONATIONS KINDLY received. Please drop into the store or for larger items phone the Salvation Army Family Store on 03 443 5068

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

BUSINESS NETWORKING International. The Wanaka chap-ter of BNI meets weekly at 7am Tuesday morning. Great network-

ing opportunity to grow your busi-ness. Contact Rudy for information 027 703 4037 WANAKA PRIMARY School ‘Op Shop’ open Tues & Thurs - 12 midday to 4pm. Use Koru Way en-trance, off Totara Terrace, alongside the steps.

A MESSAGE from New Zealand Fire Service: Have your chimneys cleaned at least once a year.

A MESSAGE from New Zealand Fire Service: Dirty chimneys can cause chimney fires.

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

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 1466FATBIKING IN snow: huge tyres, huge views, huge fun. Only at Snow Farm! www.snowfarmnz.com & www.fatbikewanaka.co.nz.

DRIVING LESSONS available. Call Nicky at Aspiring Drivers to book your lesson for professional driving instruction. 0210607310

KAMP MARQUEE HIRE Unique rectangular, oval and round mar-quees; event design and creation. Phone 02102934268 or [email protected]

OPULENCE HAIR Stock Davines Hair Care created with ingredients from spray free farms Renewable energy and Recycled packaging. 03 443 2243

CONFUSED ABOUT your visa?need residency advice? Call 034438386 to speak to your Wanaka Immigration Adviser or email [email protected]

TEETH WHITENING by experi-enced, professional, fully certified NZCTWA member at our Wanaka studio or your home. For appoint-ments call/text Lakes Sparklewhite 0277818989

WILSON’S PEST CONTROL & WINDOW CLEANING. Spider & Fly treatments. Do it once, do it well. Licensed & Accredited. Call anytime 03 443 6652 or www.wilsonser-vices.co.nz

WANAKA DISTRICTS Club, for af-fordable family dining and great bar prices. Join for just $20 per year. BRA PROFESSIONALLY fitted 200 sizes so you will get a perfect fit - Beautiful design NO under-wire private appointment ph 443 9425

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

WANT YOUR colours done? Always look your best? Book an ap-pointment 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.

A MESSAGE from New Zealand Fire Service: Chimney fires can cause house fires.

AUDI QUATTRO Winter Games NZ 2015, 21 - 30 August seek FABULOUS VOLUNTEERS. For info & to register please visit www.win-tergamesnz.kiwi

VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED. The Salvation Army Family Store, Wanaka requires your help. Please enquire at our store or phone 03 443 5068

RETIRED US couple looking to rent apt/house for 5 months (Nov25-Apr15). [email protected]

WANAKA PLAYGROUP’S American Hot Dog Stand Saturday 11th July 10am-5pm outside Mitre 10 Wanaka Playgroup will also be selling raffle tickets and display-ing their ' Mid-Winter Christmas Hampers’ at the fundraiser. The First prize Deluxe Hamper is valued over $660! call Jenny for further in-formation. 0211042723.

HOLIDAY HOCKEY! Wanaka courses 2 hours wed/thur 15-16 July $15. Learners to advanced. Save yr spot now 0272005111 [email protected]

WANAKA FARMERS Market from 4.30pm every Thursday outside Speights Ale House, eat fresh and healthy, support local producers

INTERESTED FOOTBALL players – email Logan on [email protected]

VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED. The Salvation Army Family Store, Wanaka requires your help. Please enquire at our store or phone 03 443 5068


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IT WOULD BE GREAT IF PEOPLE COULD STOP PARKING ON FOOTPATHS AS IT IS DANGEROUS FOR MOTHERS WITH CHILDREN TO HAVE TO WALK ON THE ROAD AS THE FOOTPATH IS COMPLETELY BLOCKED

CAN’T CARDRONA MAKE THEIR STAFF PICK UP POINT SOMEWHERE ELSE?! CAN’T THEY SEE THEY’RE TAKING UP ALL THE CAR PARKS FOR PEOPLE THAT ACTUALLY WORK IN TOWN!

TO ALL THE DRIVERS IN WANAKA THAT THINK THOSE SPEED BUMPS ON THE LAKE FRONT ARE PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGS THEY. ARE. NOT.

WE ARE FORTUNATE TO HAVE TONY QUINN CONTRIBUTE TO NZ MOTOR RACING. HIS VISION & ABILITY CAN REALISE AN EVENT’S POTENTIAL & ATTRACT THE REST OF THE WORLD. SO C’MON WANAKA, SUPPORT HIS PLANS TO TAKE THE RACE TO THE SKY & WANAKA ONTO THE WORLD STAGE

WE CAN’T LET THE TPP HAPPEN: PLEASE GOOGLE THIS IF YOU HAVEN’T HEARD OF IT.

FIRST NATIONAL : ‘NO JUNK MAIL’ INCLUDES YOU. STOP BOMBING ALBERT TOWN WITH RUBBISH FLIERS.

CALTEX CAR WASH. HOW MANY OTHER PEOPLE HAVE BEEN THROUGH THE CAR WASH THINKING WHEN YOU COME OUT YOUR CAR IS CLEAN AND DRY, ONLY TO FIND OUT YOUR CAR ISN’T DRY PROPERLY WHICH CAUSES DIRT TO GET STUCK TO WATER WHICH HASN’T DRIED. FOUND OUT THAT THEY CAN’T HAVE IT GOING PROPERLY BECAUSE THE NOISE IS TOO LOUD AND THE COUNCIL HAD TOLD THEM THEY HAD TO TURN IT DOWN. THEY SHOULD TELL CUSTOMERS BEFORE THEY GO THROUGH IT THAT IT WON’T BE COMPLETELY DRY. NEXT TIME I’LL REMEMBER TO BRING MY HAIR DRYER.

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One business in Wanaka was described to me as “a licence to print money.” An exaggeration, of course. But why is it that some of the most consistently profitable businesses in town continue to pay their employees no more than $15 an hour? Is it because they are simply mean and don’t care, or that they are ignorant? Let’s be charitable and assume they don’t know what the ‘Living Wage’ is. So, ac-cording to the experts in this field, P King and C Waldegrave of the Anglican Family Centre of Social Policy and Research, last year it was $18.80. News flash: it is now $19. 25 an hour. So let’s hope this news pricks the conscience of a few Wanaka employers.However, unless compelled to, 90% of employers will never offer their workers a raise, no matter how good the workers are. So workers should remind them-selves that without asking for a raise, they haven’t a hope in hell of getting one.

Christopher Horan, Lake Hawea

Don’t slip and slop this winter, keep your feet happy inside with slippers that provide comfort and support.

Aspiring Podiatry @ Body and Sole, 24 Dungarvon Street ph. 428 4220

Shop now open Fridays 9.30am – 2.30pm or by appointment

We’re starting to get snowed under in Wanaka as the busy winter season really kicked in this week with the beginning of the school holidays.

Business is booming in town and on the ski fields, where heavy snow dumps have made for some excellent conditions.

Queenstown Airport has hit a new record for international passengers as tourists descend in their droves to experience all that Wanaka has to offer.

However it can be a tough time for disgruntled locals. Parking spaces in town are like gold dust, the queue for the chairlift is twice as long as usual and don’t even get us started on the checkouts at New World.

But next time you’re cursing the influx of tour-ists as a parking space is nowhere to be found, stop, take a deep breath and think about how lucky we are to live somewhere with so much to offer, where people come for a holiday and leave wishing they could stay for longer.

So let’s just grin and bear it for the winter season and make some new friends on the chairlift.

EDITORIAL

Cash sales at Gifted Design, 19 Helwick Street Cash doorsales at Lake Wanaka Centre from 6.30 pm. General Admission

Tottlephone The Wanaka Concert Society presents

Bruce Roberts Trumpet Cathy Irons Violin Grant Bartley PianoBrilliance of baroque trumpet to gypsy violin music

Saturday 18 July 2015, 7.30 pm at Lake Wanaka Centre Tickets: $30 (WCS subscribers), $35 (non-subscribers), school children free

1080 postponement

TBfree’s proposed 1080 drop over Mt Roy has been postponed because of snow!

TBfree tells us that the possum numbers in the Mt Roy area have been over two per cent for over five years now and anything over two percent is highly dangerous. So why would they leave such a danger-ous situation linger for yet another year when they could be cleaning up all those possums with a few trappers whose job would be actually made more simple as a result of the snowed-in areas?

John Veysey,Coromandel


WANAKA STADIUM BOWLS RE-SULTS – WEEK ENDING 4 JULY MONDAY EVENING EDGEWATER TROPHY1: T Scurr, M Ives, J Barron2: S Nyhof, R Morrish, M Baker3: R Muir, K Sutherland, D WatsonTUESDAY MORNING 2X4X2 PAIRS1: B Osborne & N Robertson2: F McRae & R Chartres3: J Lischner & B RussellTUESDAY AFTERNOON 2X4X2 PAIRS1: G Thomas & M Wilson2: J Maddison & Y Gale3: K Urquhart & C CarrTUESDAY EVENING TRADES COMPETITION1: S Grant, D Minson, L Hughes2: R Bruce, S Nyhof, B Osborne3: J Parrant, J Limmer, A WavishWEDNESDAY AFTERNOON TRIPLES1: B Smyth, M Firman, C Kiewiet2: M Morrish, P Knowles, B Mc-Cormack3: D Studholme, G Cross, Kathryn MitchellWEDNESDAY EVENING TRADES COMPETITION1: Trail Enders 2: G & T 3: HaggisTHURSDAY AFTERNOON TRIPLES1: G Thomas, F Duncan, M Wilson2: N Turner, K Urquhart, Gilda Cameron3: George Cameron, K Sutherland, A BrownTHURSDAY EVENING TRADES COMPETITION1: R McNielly, R Muir, K Muir2: R Anderson, L Jocelyn, E King3: A Haig, G Dowdall, N WalkerFRIDAY AFTERNOON PROGRES-SIVESkips: 1: D McLeay 2: N Young 3: I Brown3rds: 1: C Carr 2: M Barnett 3: N Matheson2nds: 1: C Kiewiet 2: S Landsbor-ough 3: J BryantLeads: 1: S Morris 2: G White 3: A CoupeSATURDAY STUDHOLME MEMO-RIALMt Albert 37; Meadowstone 35; Beacon Point 33; Rippon Lea 32; Bremner Park 25; Scurr Heights 24; Hawea 16; Pembroke 13

Tarras Golf ResultsWomens Purvis Cup and Putting-Jan Gibson nett 70 & 30 putts, Adrienne Rowley nett 74 & 30 putts, Maria Wilson nett 73 & 34 putts, Barbara Kane nett 75 & 36 putts, Chris Illingworth nett 76 & 36 putts. Nearest the Pin-Maria WilsonMen’s Stableford-Ken Galloway 44 Stablefords, Tom Moore 41, Mur-ray Hyndman 34, Graeme Rive 34, Craig Still 34.

Wanaka Bridge Club ResultsA J McKenzie Pairs 3. North/South:- Clare Scurr, Sharon Wilson 56.42% 1. Helen Cornwell, Ken Roberts 53.23% 2. Lynne Fegan, Michael Chapman- Smith 52.78% 3. East/West:- Julie Mulholland, Shona Watt 56.72% 1. Ruth Coghill, Michael Metzger 55.98%2. Gabby Marshall, Maggie Stratford 55.39% 3. Friday Bridge 3 July. North/South:- David Brewer, Lynne Fegan 67.14% 1. Lynda Hodge, Jenny Turnbull 60.71% 2. Marion Furneaux, Carolyn Grey 56.29%3. East/West:- Jacqui & Ken Roberts 65.00% 1. Jan Cunning-ham, Jan Wyn-Williams 55.86% 2. Helen Millar, Freda Ryder 51.00% 3. Pisa Pairs 1 July. North/South:- Ken Saxby, Michael Chapman-Smith 59.52% 1. John & Carolyn Grey 58.04% 2. Jen & John Milburn 56.25% 3. East/West:- Jenny Bar-ratt, Madeleine Reveley 63.69%1. Joy Baxter, Noeline Goldsbrough 57.74% 2. Charles Kiewiet, Beaton Marr 57.44% 3. Tuesday Bridge 30 June. North/ South:- Elle & Des Johnston 58.33% 1. Carolyn Grey, Barbara Thompson 55.65% 2. Marion Furneaux, Tess Hel-lebrekers 54.76% 3. East/West:- John Grey, Chris Liggins 63.99% 1. Elaine Herbert, Shona Watt 61.90% 2. Gabby Marshall, Claire Romeril 59.52% 3.

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Possum Notification Extension – Poison Warning East Hawea

Vector Control Services wishes to advise the public that the notification period for an aerial-based possum control operation at East Hawea has been extended. This operation will be conducted as a part of OSPRI’s TBfree programme.

Areas covered: The control area is located in the Queenstown Lakes district and involves aerial application of cereal baits over approximately 1,191 hectares of private and public land, managed by the Department of Conservation.

The area is located on Breast Hill on the eastern side of Lake Hawea adjacent to Timaru Back Creek Road, and includes Gladstone and Hawea conservation areas.

Operation date (approximately): The operation was originally scheduled to commence from the 15/05/2015 or as soon as possible thereafter. As the notification period from the first notice is due to expire, this public notice is a continuation of the original notice as the operation is not complete. Bait application will commence in the next suitable fine weather window.

Poisoning methods, poison used and nature of poison: Pre-feed: Cereal-based pellet, approximately 30mm long, undyed brown.

Toxic bait: Cereal-based pellet, approximately 30mm long, dyed green with a toxic loading of 1.5g/kg of sodium fluoroacetate (1080).

The public is warned not to enter these areas and not to remove carcasses or baits. Baits are dangerous to people and dogs.

General warning

• Do not touch poison baits

• Do not touch poisoned possum carcasses

• Keep pets under supervision; do not let dogs eat poisoned carcasses. The risks of poison carcass to dogs may extend downstream of the control area

• Do not leave children unattended

• Follow the advice on the poison warning signs.

**If you suspect poisoning

• Contact your local hospital, or dial 111

• National Poisons Centre 0800 POISON – 0800 764 766

• In the case of a domestic animal being poisoned, contact a local veterinarian.

A detailed map of the control area is available for viewing during office hours at the OSPRI office, Level 1 Trevian House, 60 Tennyson Street, Dunedin or viewed online at http://www.wcrc.govt.nz/our-services/Pages/vector-control-services.aspx.

Contact: Aerial Contract Co-ordinator Vector Control Services Jacks Road Greymouth

employment

notice

Skydive Wanaka requires an outgoing, driven and hospitable all rounder. This diverse role entails a variety of front-of-house duties, driving and harnessing. This is a fixed term position from August 2015 to May 2016, but could lead to a permanent position for the right person.

If you enjoy working in a culturally dynamic environment, can think on your feet, and are an efficient, hard worker happy to work weekends then we want you on our team!

Please email your cover letter and CV to [email protected] by 22 July.

Enth usiastic all rou n der Requ i red!ARE YOU A dynam ic people person who th rives i n a

busy wo rkplace?

Motatapu Station wishes to advise the public that the notification period for an aerial-based possum control operation on Motatapu Station has been extended.

Areas covered: The control area is located in the Queenstown Lakes district and involves the aerial application of cereal baits over approximately 841 hectares of private land.

The area is located on Motatapu Station between Highland Creek and Fern Burn on the true right bank of the Motatapu River.

Operation date (approximately): The operation was originally scheduled to commence from the 15/05/2015 or as soon as possible thereafter. As the notification period from the first notice is due to expire shortly, this public notice is a continuation of the original notice as the operation is not complete. Bait application will commence in the next favourable fine weather window.

Poisoning methods, poison used and nature of poison: Pre-feed: Cereal-based pellet, approximately 30mm long, undyed brown.

Toxic bait: Cereal-based pellet, approximately 30mm long, dyed green with a toxic loading of 0.04g/kg of sodium fluoroacetate (1080).

The public is warned not to enter these areas and not to remove carcasses or baits. Baits are dangerous to people and dogs.

General warning

• Do not touch poison baits

• Do not touch poisoned rabbit carcasses

• Keep pets under supervision; do not let dogs eat poisoned carcasses. The risks of poison carcass to dogs may extend downstream of the control area

• Do not leave children unattended

• Follow the advice on the poison warning signs.

**If you suspect poisoning

• Contact your local hospital, or dial 111

• National Poisons Centre 0800 POISON – 0800 764 766

• In the case of a domestic animal being poisoned, contact a local veterinarian.

A detailed map of the control area is available for viewing during office hours at Motatapu Station by appointment only.

Contact: The Manager Motatapu Station Wanaka

Ph. 0274 344 305

Poison Notification Extension

Motatapu Station Rabbit Control

/WanakaSun@WanakaSun thewanakasun.co.nzPhone: 03 443 8000 Top of Helwick Street, Wanaka

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A hockey skills course, coached by top school players and local women’s team coach Dan Quinn, is being held in the school holidays.

Six courses run over two days (July 15-16) are open to anyone - from beginners to advanced players -and equipment will be provided for those who need it.

The course is part of the

fundraising efforts of the Mount Aspiring College First XI hockey team and its supporters, who are raising money to get to a South Island tournament in Greymouth at the end of August.

Other fundraising events include a quiz night on August 13 (get your teams together), BBQs at New World on Fridays July 10 and 17 and one at Mitre 10 on August 1. There are also cheese rolls for sale (early

August delivery). The team is coached by Symon Nyhoff and managed by Kim Baker.

MAC has had a First XI hockey team for several years and Greymouth will be the team’s third tournament. The team is hoping for a sixth or better place.

“A recent inter-school challenge with Mt Hutt College resulted in a resounding win to the MAC team, so we have high hopes,” Kim said.

Hockey skills course for school holidays

Current MAC hockey team players photographed playing last year, in black and yellow, were (from left): Bradley Jackson (with the ball), Luke Burke, and Letitia Telford.

Caroline Harker

Wanaka Sun

PHOTO: LISA JACKSON

Netball Upper Clutha hon-oured some top players at a prize-giving ceremony last weekend.

For years 3 and 4, the win-ners’ trophy went to Wanaka Magic and the etiquette trophy went to Holy Flames.

Most Improved was won by Emily Lovelock and Most

Outstanding was awarded to Livi Arnold.

In years 5 and 6, the win-ners’ trophy was awarded to Holy Sparz and the etiquette prize went to Wanaka Swifts.

Maisy Millwater was named Most Improved and Bronte Crowe won the award for Most Outstanding.

The year six rep team: Scarlet Norman, Bronte Crowe, Lyla Chamberlain, Emily Findlay, Pipi Horan, Isla Henderson, Christie South-wick, Emily O’Donnell, Emma Plammer, Anika Rossitor, Charlottle Bell, Maggie Dough-erty, Samara Goodall, Eliza Hardaker, Aimee Harold.

Netball players win top prizes

The 50-day countdown to the Winter Games, one of the world’s top-five winter sports events, was marked in spectacular fashion last Friday with what is believed to be the first wing-suit flight across Auckland’s skyline.

Professional display sky-diver and Red Bull-sponsored adventurer Chuck Berry (pictured) from Queenstown performed the wing-suit flight together with Jim Scott, an international skydive coach from Auckland. Jumping from 7,000 feet, they soared together for around 60 seconds above the city centre before opening parachutes at around 3,000 feet and gliding safely into the landing circle at Victoria Park. Chuck will perform another wing-suit flight at the Winter Games

closing ceremony at Cardrona Alpine Resort near Wanaka on Sunday August 30. The ceremony will be followed by a free concert in downtown

Wanaka with Kora, one of New Zealand’s most powerful live bands.

Chuck said the wing-suit flight was a unique way to get people excited

about the 10-day Winter Games NZ, taking place in Wanaka, Queenstown and Naseby next month. “The jump went exactly as planned. It was such an amaz-

ing rush to fly over Auckland and see the city from a completely

different perspective,” he said. “With only 50 days to go, I’m really

looking forward to having the Games on my home turf and welcoming the world’s best

to the Southern Alps. It’s over to the athletes now to show us what they can do.”

Dramatic wing-suit flight marks countdown to Winter Games

Snow sports enthusiasts have a chance to race against their friends and fam-ily for free this Saturday (July 11) at Treble Cone. Race Your Mate is an event which was introduced last year by the Wanaka Ski and Snowsports Club.

The race course goes from the top of the Home Express chairlift down Main Street and club members record competitors’ times on a white board.

“It’s very contagious,” said club secretary Bonny Teat. “Last year people went through the course up to six times trying to get their best time. We had snowbladers, snowboarders, free heelers and skiers. Some aimed to beat their mate with conditions – such as going through the last two gates back-wards,” she said.

Last year the fastest local family was the Bagleys – father Ben and son Max. Grandfather Ken is rumoured to be entering this year. The event is open to anyone and runs from noon until 2pm. Spectators can get a special pass for the chairlift so they can watch the racing from the top of the main lift.

Fun-filled day of ski racing


sunsport

The Mustangs U10 Div A team was the only Wanaka team to win the league for its age group during the Central Otago football season. But as the team found out on Finals Day at the end of June, it’s hard to be the team that everyone wants to beat. The Mustangs were beaten by Cromwell Placemakers in a penalty shoot-out, with levels of emotion after the game that wouldn’t have been out of place at the U20 Fifa World Cup.

Five Wanaka teams came home with trophies on Finals Day, making it a great end to the season for the Wanaka

Junior Football Club. Winning cups for finishing top of

their age groups were the Dynamite U10 Div 2, Phoenix U12, Div 1 and Rebels U14, Div 2. Plates were won by Hobbits U12, Div 2 and Ninjas U14, Div 1. Coaching co-ordinator Logan Curtis said the success on Finals Day showed how well the teams had come together over the season, and how determined the players were to end on a high note.

The Wanaka Junior Football Club was swamped with players this year, with a 69 percent increase in junior players, taking the number of teams from 16 to 26. While it had been a

challenge to find enough coaches, balls and team shirts, it was worth it to see the enthusiasm of all the kids involved, Logan said. “Any hair I had left has fallen out over the season, but with the help of new volunteer coaches and local businesses who sponsored all the new team shirts and gear, we managed to pull it all together.”

Junior football now takes a break, except for players who will be repre-senting Central Otago in tournaments around the South Island. Training for the next football season will start in February. Check classifieds for relevant contact details if you are interested in joining the club next season.

Wanaka junior football on a high MAC storm home to remain unbeaten

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Southern Lakes Heliski op-tions for skiers and board-ers have reached record levels this winter with big early season snowfalls and a whole lot more terrain.

As the area’s premium op-erator, Southern Lakes Heliski is celebrating 30 years in the industry and still offers clients 11 different mountain ranges with rights to 8,500 square kilometres of terrain and over 600 runs to choose from.

Their newest terrain in the Makarora area west of Wanaka gives clients access to slopes above the Wilkin

Valley and the McKerrow mountains – some of the fin-est big mountain terrain in the country and of course still have access to Branches Station and Towers Ridge in-cluding the iconic Black Peak.

This means an unmatched selection of daily and weekly packages and private char-ters for powder enthusiasts.

The on mountain experi-ence is run by Wanaka’s only locally owned and operated heliski company and overseen by some of the most qualified and experienced guides in the industry with IFMGA and New

Zealand Mountain Guides Association qualifications.

Along with ensuring rig-orous safety standards, and holding impeccable safety re-cords, their experience guid-ing skiers and snowboarders in the Southern Alps ensures a high level of service for all levels of ability, especially those new to off-piste terrain.

The entry level ability re-quired for a successful day’s heliskiing is lower than many people realise, with interme-diate snowboarders and ski-ers able to enjoy a thrilling day out in the mountains.

Southern Lakes Heliski has a solid track record in as-sessing snow conditions for a perfect day out. Expert and professional skiers and rid-ers are also well catered for with their massive terrain options and guide expertise.

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Wanaka Sun

The Williams Hotel Mount Aspiring College 1st XV ran in three converted tries in the last nine minutes of their match against Otago Boys 3rd XV, to remain unbeaten in Division 2 of the Otago Secondary Schools 1st XV Competition. The late points burst made the final score 43-33, in a match where the lead changed eight times.

Mt Aspiring played into a stiff breeze in the first half where both sides traded tries and penalties for Otago Boys to lead at the half-time break with 21-17. Otago Boys used the wind well to put the more fancied MAC team under pressure, and deserved their half-time lead. The highlight of the first half for MAC was two tries to fullback Matt Molloy.

MAC turned with the wind at their back and quickly got to work. They were rewarded with a penalty try to take the early second-half lead. MAC looked to be taking control of the match. However the plucky Otago Boys team continued to assert themselves and, with nine minutes left, led the match 33-24. MAC dug deep with two tries to winger Cameron Arnerich and a try to captain and first-five Ellis Meyer-Budge late in the game.

MAC team members will be happy with their win but will have to lift their effort if they are to take out the division championship. Matt Molloy had a strong game as fullback and is a player to watch, whilst Bailey Nolet was a stand-out on the open side of the scrum.

MAC’s next game is on July 25 against Kavanagh College in Dunedin.

Final Score: Mt Aspiring 1st XV 43 Otago Boys 3rd XV 33. Trys (6): Molloy (2), Arnerich (2), Meyer-Budge (1), Penalty Try. Conversions: Meyer-Budge (5). Penalties: Meyer-Budge (1)

The Wanaka and Cromwell teams mid-game.PHOTO:SUPPLIED

wanaka sun | 9 - 15 july 2015 | edition 721

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