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Second at World Cup

Summer Series final show

Toy Library homeless over winterThe Wanaka Toy Library is still without a new home and has four months to pack up and move on. PAGE 3

A dawn service will be held on the Wanaka foreshore this ANZAC Day, for the first time. PAGE 2

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New lakeside dawn service

The devastation created by Cyclone Pam when it smashed into Vanuatu has had effects very close to home.

There are currently more than 440 seasonal workers from Vanuatu in Central Otago and many of them have had no contact with their families or communities since the cyclone.

Our local community - particularly Cromwell where many of the seasonal workers are based - has made an enormous effort to support the

workers and their families.Seasonal Solutions director, James

Dicey, said people were helping in a variety of ways.

Some people had said they would donate a day’s earnings to the relief funds, others are matching the seasonal workers’ earnings and the owners of one Cromwell winery have told Mr Dicey they would donate at least $10,000.

Seasonal Solutions has set up a local bank account to take donations for the Vanuatu workers and has organised a container to transport donated building supplies to Vanuatu.

Two Wanaka businesses - Wanaka Baby and Te Wanaka Lodge - are also collecting necessities for children and the Holy Family Catholic School in Wanaka has raised almost $250 through a St Patrick’s Day mufti day.

“The workers from Vanuatu have made a huge contribution to the local wine industry here in the last nine years and this is our opportunity to give back in a time of need,” Mr Dicey said.

Timbo Deaker, co-owner of vineyard consultancy Viticultura in Cromwell, has employed 35 seasonal workers from Vanuatu this

year. It was three days before any of the men received information about their families.

“Since Sunday morning it has been incredibly difficult for our men, “ Mr Deaker said.

“The culture in Vanuatu is so strong and so stoic – but after the cyclone hit these men looked visibly broken.”

They were told on Wednesday that all of their family members were alive.

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There was no balloon launch, but there were bubbles! More than 35,000 people attended this year’s 78th annual Wanaka A&P show last weekend. The full story and more photos are on page 7.

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New vehicle for Wheels to Dunstan

Every business has its own story to tell. I t s o r i g i n , u n i q u e characteristics and att i tude a l l create what connects it to its customers and the community.

With the growth of digital technology, a business can now create and own much of that story- online and on its own terms.

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“Content is king. The words and images that communicate the vision of your business to the outside world are crucial to your success and growth.

Well crafted content that is easily found by search engines is a vital

part of how a business controls and takes ownership of its online space and reputation.”

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A dawn service will be held on the Wanaka foreshore this ANZAC Day, for the first time.

The co-ordinator of the local ANZAC services, Commander Lyal Cocks (Royal New Zealand Navy, retired), said a lakefront service would be held on Saturday, April 25, to mark the centenary of World War I and in response to calls from members of the community.

The Wanaka dawn service would begin at 7am and be followed by the traditional civic service

in the Lake Wanaka Centre at 9.30am.

M a j o r I a n P i e r c y (2/4 Battalion, Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment) would then call the parade to order and march through Wanaka to the bottom of Memorial Hill on Chalmers Street.

The traditional wreath-laying ceremony would then take place at the memorial, followed by morning tea provided by the Wanaka Lions.

The dawn service at the Lake Hawea Dam would run as usual, starting at 7am and be followed by breakfast at the Hawea Community Centre,

organised by the Hawea Community Association.

“Dawn services are always special and the locations on the point overlooking Lake Hawea and on the foreshore overlooking Lake Wanaka will make these services very moving occasions.

“We have wonderful places to pay tribute and, as we do so, it’s a fitting reminder of how fortunate and thankful we are for the sacrifices made by the people we remember on ANZAC Day.”

The Wanaka and Lake Hawea Returned Services’ Association committees would also be fundraising

on Poppy Day, on Friday, April 17.

L y a l C o c k s s a i d collection points would be set up outside the Wanaka Post Office, New World, Paper Plus and the Doughbin on Thursday, April 17.

There would also be collection points on the morning of Saturday, April 18, outside New World and Paper Plus.

“I ’m gett ing good support from volunteers to man these collection points, but there’s still room for more help, which would be most appreciated,” Lyal Cocks said.

The new residential zoning proposals for Wanaka and the wider Queenstown Lakes District have encouraged some “lively discussions,” the council says.

After drop-in sessions were held in Wanaka, Queenstown and Arrowtown, Queenstown Lakes District Council staff and councillors were now considering the next steps in the district plan review.

Councillor Cath Gilmour, the

council’s planning portfolio leader, said a wide range of views were expressed and participants gave some constructive feedback on the proposals.

“While many people accept the need to manage growth by allowing carefully controlled development within existing urban areas, there were concerns about the impacts this would have on things like character, sun and privacy. We agree these are important – and we are trying to get the balance right.”

Effectively, the residential zoning

proposals would allow for greater building heights in central business districts and smaller developments on existing sections.

This in turn would help the accommodation and affordable housing issues in the area.

Staff are analysing the feedback and how it can be incorporated into the proposed changes to the district plan. The next opportunity for public input on residential zoning will be when the proposed district plan is formally notified later in the year.

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The Wheels to Dunstan Trust has purchased a new vehicle for transporting patients.

Created in 2007 to provide transport for people needing to get from Wanaka to Dunstan Hospital, the trust provides a door-to-door service for non-driving patients five days a week.

After a careful selection process which began in July last year, the trust has purchased a Mazda CX5 to replace its Toyota Hiace.

The trust assessed 21 vehicles and, after rating them against function requirements, cut the list to six. The six vehicles were then inspected and trialled, after which the number was reduced to two vehicles.

The trust finally selected a Mazda CX5 saying the vehicle boasts a five-star safety rating, good passenger comfort and easy seat access. It has 4WD capabilities for early morning winter travel and is an automatic, which is essential given the drivers will vary.

Trust chairman George Russell said the organisation had assessed its passenger seating needs and discovered that four passenger seats would be sufficient, as the

average number of passengers carried was two.

The trust has 58 volunteers who provide approximately 1600 hours of work annually and demand for their services continues to rise as the Upper Clutha region grows and the technology and assistance available at Dunstan Hospital increases, he said.

The vehicle was bought with the help of the Central Lakes Trust, the Otago Community Trust, the Grandview Probus Club and the sale of the Toyota Hiace which was originally purchased by the Wanaka Rotary Club with

the Wanaka Masonic Lodge also helping to cover the costs of the new vehicle. The Callis Trust made a donation which will help with vehicle operating expenses.

“The Wheels Trust has been very fortunate in gaining such wonderful support,” Mr Russell said.

It is predicted the vehicle will travel 20,500 kilometres during the 2014/15 year.

Pictured: Trustee and driver Malcolm Baker and driver Grant Gordon with the new Mazda CX5

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The Wanaka Toy Library is still without a new home and has just four months to pack up and move on.

Not only has it outgrown its space in Reece Crescent, but the new landlord is keen to renovate the building and use it commercially.

Chairperson Karen Tippett said the organisation received no response to calls last year for the use of a 90sqm shed or similar.

Although the landlord had been extremely generous and waived their

rent for the past year, the group still faced a rent review in July which would be over its budget.

“The landlord wants a commercial return from the building and we are thinking, chances are we aren’t going to be able to afford it,” she said.

Rent on the building had been $4500 a year and it was at least another $1000 for the additional expenses associated with leasing the building.

“We need somewhere that suits our needs, but is also in our budget,” she said.

Meanwhile, the Wanaka

Golf Club held a fundraiser for the Toy Library last weekend, which raised $12,000.

The money came from takings on the day and proceeds from an auction, for which local businesses donated goods and services.

Mrs Tippett said she was thrilled when she was presented with the cheque last Sunday and overwhelmed at the generosity of local businesses.

Starting in a garage 21 years ago, the toy library has between 80 and 100 members and relies heavily

on grants and fundraising to keep operating.

It has been using the Reece Crescent building for the past six years.

Mrs Tippett said the committee had also been discussing a longer-term solution with the Queenstown Lakes District Council and there were other groups in Wanaka which also needed a more permanent facility.

“There have been some talks with the gym and soccer club and playgroup, but that’s still a long way off.”

Toy Library homeless over winterAimee Wilson

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Whether the conditions are suitable for NASA to launch its scientific research balloon from Wanaka are being assessed on a daily basis.The unmanned super pressure balloon - which at cruise altitude of 33km will be similar in size to Dunedin’s Forsyth Barr Stadium - was scheduled to be launched from Wanaka Airport early on Sunday.However, the launch has been postponed daily since then, due to the unsuitability of the weather, both in Wanaka and affecting the balloon’s planned flight path.This will be NASA’s first attempt to launch a balloon from this latitude.Pumpkin-shaped, it is 90m wide, weighs 2360kg and is made from 9ha of polythene.While the Wanaka launch is a test run and the balloon will not be carrying scientific research equipment, balloons of this type are primarily used to carry up to 3600kg – the weight of three small cars - of universities’ research equipment to space.It will be controlled from Texas and, after up to 100 days of flying, will be landed gently in South America. If the Wanaka test run is successful, the airport could become a regular launch site, along with NASA’s other sites in America, South America, Sweden and Antarctica.

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It is too early for the Civil Aviation Authority to comment on the cause of the Cessna aircraft crash which killed a Christchurch family early this week, but it is the sixth fatal air accident in Otago and Southland this year.

The bodies of Paul Macdonald, his wife Kate and children Georgina and Benjamin were recovered from the Cessna 185 aircraft north of the Motatapu River on Monday, March 16.

It was only a few weeks earlier that Stephen Combe and James Patterson-Gardner died in a helicopter

crash near Queenstown.Police said it appeared

the fixed-wing aircraft the Macdonald family was travelling in left Wanaka Airport at about 11am on Monday, destined for the Skippers Canyon area.

The crash site was at an altitude of 1200 metres, in the north branch of the Motatapu River, about 15 minutes’ flight time from Wanaka.

The police have described the family’s death as an absolute tragedy and extended their deepest sympathies to their wider family. The deaths have now been referred to the coroner.

Meanwhile, two senior

CAA safety investigators have been at the scene, assisted by mountain guides.

C A A c o r p o r a t e communications manager, Mike Richards, said in a statement that investigators knew there were two distinct areas of impact – one on the ridgeline and another lower down the mountainside, where the plane came to rest.

The investigators were flown in by helicopter and landed higher up the mountain, before being lowered down to the crash scene by rope.

“It is too early to speculate on what has happened. There are literally hundreds and hundreds of possible variables that need to be

explored,” Mr Richards said.He said the CAA would

focus on trying to identify the cause or causes of the accident and pass on any new knowledge to help pilots fly more safely in the future.

There are 722 Cessna aircraft on the New Zealand register. Sixty of these are model 185s. The Cessna 185 aircraft has a very good track record. This is the first fatal accident relating to a 185 reported since 2001.

There have only been seven other accidents in Cessna 185s during the same period, the most recent were in 2013 when there were two accidents.

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“I wish I had taken a photo of that moment,” Mr Deaker said. “It was the kind of moment you don’t forget for the rest of your life. It was such a relief for the men.“ B u t t h e y h a v e a l l lost their houses. It seems insignificant in comparison, but it’s absolutely not.”

Donald Nalpin, one of Mr Deaker’s employees, said they were now struggling with what to do next and whether it was best to stay to earn money, or to go home. “The men feel a lot of guilt because they’re not over there helping, but the rebuild requires money and for them to go over would put further strain on the limited resources. It’s

a very hard situation.”Mr Nalpin said he and his co-workers were overwhelmed by the help and support from the local community.“We feel like we have been blessed. It has given us hope and it means so much,” he said.P l e a s e c o n t a c t t h e businesses mentioned in the article if you are able to help the workers from Vanuatu.

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Organisers of the Warbirds Over Wanaka airshow are calling for owners of amphibious aircraft to take part in an event being held as part of next year’s show.

The general manager of the airshow, Ed Taylor, said a “spectacular mass landing of amphibious aircraft” on Lake Wanaka was being planned for the Friday afternoon before the show, on March 25, 2016.

The display would aim to both entertain and educate the crowd.

He believed it would be the first time there had been a display of amphibious aircraft in New Zealand.

The centrepiece of the display would be the “stunning” recently-refurbished Catalina Flying Boat (ZK-PBY), he said.

“The Catalina hasn’t been seen at an airshow for a number of years now and we’re rapt to have this beautiful aircraft make her first major public outing

since the restoration here in Wanaka, especially having her land on the lake.”

Ed hoped the Catalina would be flanked on either side by numerous other amphibious aircraft, which would land on the lake at the same time.

“We already have a number of amphibious aircraft lined up for the display, but would love to hear from any other owners who would like to be considered for the event.”

Other displays which would “light up the sky”

were also planned, he said. It will be the second

time a unique, free public event has been held in central Wanaka, on the airshow’s practice day, on the day before the event starts.

Last year about 7000 people gathered on the lakefront to watch a display focussing on the role aviation played in World War I.

“There were people picnicking all along the beach and watching from upstairs bars and businesses in Wanaka and any vantage point,”

Ed said.A l a r g e m a r q u e e ,

supplied by Mitre 10, would be erected on the lakefront again next year, to house fundraising food stalls operated by local community groups.

The Catalina and other aircraft would also be available for public flights during the “Rides Day” on Monday, March 28.

Owners of amphibious aircraft were encouraged to contact the airshow’s team via email: info@warbirdsoverwanaka.co.nz, or by calling 03 443 8619.

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Award-winning alternative-country musicians, Steve Passfield and Kathryn Jones, will perform at The Nook tomorrow (March 20).

The event will mark the end of the 2014-2015 Summer Series, which has proven very popular this year with about 200 people attending each of the koha shows.

“We’ve had an amazing response to the series,” organiser and local musician Anna van Riel said.

“As a mother I’ve missed out on going to concerts because of the prices and koha entry allows people to come and contribute what they feel comfortable with.”

All money from attendees is given to the musicians to help them get to their next location.

While the Summer Series is almost over, a concert will be held later in the year in the idyllic and family-friendly Nook, for the release of a children’s album which Anna and another

local musician, Danny Fairley, are working on together.

The last act of the series promises to impress – Passfield and Jones are each accomplished musicians in their own right, but the combination of the two will provide lively yarns, lightening humour and quality country music. They will be performing some songs together and others individually, as

part of their conjoint national tour.Passfield has won a New Zealand

Gold Guitar award and is endorsed by Fender guitars, while Jones has taken out the People’s Choice Award at the Tamworth Country Music Festival.

“They’re a box of laughs, have amazing musicianship and audience rapport and I’m really excited to have them play here,” said Anna, who will also perform her original folk music at the concert.

Patrons are encouraged to bring a fold-chair, nibbles and drinks to the concert, which will be held indoors at Nook Valley Grandeur and is more of an evening ‘date-night’ style concert. Space is limited so arrive early to ensure you get space.

“They’re a must-see show and I encourage folks to get amongst it. Even if you’re not usually a country fan, these guys are great entertainers,” Anna said.

The concert starts at 7pm. Nook Valley Grandeur is at 62 Nook Valley Road, off the Hawea Back Road.

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Summer Series final show

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Recognising the good eggs

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Continuing our “good egg” series where we shine a light on those members of the community who quietly go above and beyond to support us in what we do, we want to talk about one of our longest-standing and supportive partnerships.

Way back in 2008, Waz and Nicki’s son Dylan was a young lad in our Boys’ Adventure Club programme. They approached us and offered us the chance to “take over” their restaurant for one evening, as one of our activities, with the boys working both front of house and in the kitchen. The restaurant was closed to the public for the evening and the boys’ friends and families were invited to

come and eat. The evening was a huge

hit, with all the boys and their families having a great time. Half of all the money that was taken that evening was given to Kahu Youth and, little did we know it then, but our now annual event “Takin’ over Amigos” had been born.

Over the next few years we moved the night away from our Adventure Club evenings and one night turned to two and then three. Now, every year Amigos hosts a different team of six of our local young people for each of the four evenings we run the programme and Amigos staff are on hand to mentor and offer advice on how to work in the

hospitality industry. That’s at least 24 young people every year for six years. The restaurant is open to the public and all the young people involved learn new skills and have an amazing time. In fact, one of the young people who took part twice now works there!

To top it all off, Amigos still donates half of all the money taken over these evenings and, since July 2009, this has added up to an incredible $10,511. Not to mention that over this time, Amigos has regularly given us vouchers for prizes at all our events, donated a plethora of food items and allowed us to use their venue for our inaugural youth volunteer awards

too.So to Waz, Nikki and

Dylan, we say you are awesome. Thank you. Without your continued support, we wouldn’t be able to do all that we do.

This year’s “Takin over Amigos” will be held on the Tuesday and Thursday evenings of the last week of May and the first week of June. If you want to support this great initiative, call Amigos on 443 7872 to book a table. For more information about the evenings or to put your child’s name forward to take part, call Richard and Angie on 443 5880.

- ricHard elvey, youtH Worker

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There have been two cases of people parking their cars and coming back to find a note on them that a witness has seen someone else hit it. Please be careful in car parks and be honest if you have hit another vehicle.

Over the week there have been a few reports of theft around town. On Saturday we received a report of a chainsaw and a dozen beers being taken from the A & P showgrounds. Overnight on Thursday a vehicle was broken into and personal belongings were taken, and overnight on Saturday an Elite tandem silver trailer with a crate was stolen from the back of a vehicle. This is another timely reminder to remove all valuables from vehicles overnight and, when possible, park in well-lit areas.

Police attended a domestic incident at the weekend.

Three people were dealt with over the weekend for drink driving.

Police get a lot of calls relating to stock on the road. This week was particularly bad when a mob of sheep got out on to the road and four were hit and killed. This is a reminder to watch out for animals on the road and, if entering properties, remember to leave the gate how you found it.

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For non-emergency advice or assistance from Wanaka Police call 443 7272. You can also find

us on Facebook. In an emergency always dial 111. To provide information anonymously, call the

organisation CRIMESTOPPERS on 0800 555 111

A couple of decent rainfalls and lower t e m p e r a t u r e s t h i s m o n t h h a v e e a s e d the intense summer dry for farmers, but firefighters say the fire threat will remain high until green grass replaces the tinder-dry vegetation.

Metservice communications meteorologist, John Law, said as of Tuesday afternoon, 23.4mm of rain had fallen at the monitoring point at the Wanaka Airport since the beginning of March.

Most of the rain fell on two days – 9mm w e r e r e c e i v e d o n March 2 and 10mm on March 7.

The average rainfall i n M a r c h i s a b o u t 40mm, but last year

only 11mm fell during the month.

Federated Farmers Otago vice-president Phill Hunt, who farms near Wanaka, said the rainfall, combined with the lower temperatures, m e a n t c o n d i t i o n s were “coming right” for farmers in Upper Clutha.

It had been a “pretty normal” summer in the area, which was prone to dry, however, winter crop yields could be lower this year, due to the long periods without any rain, Phill Hunt said.

Otago Rural Fire A u t h o r i t y d e p u t y principal rural f ire officer, Jamie Cowan,

said the prohibited fire season in place o v e r s u m m e r h a d been scaled back to a restricted fire season, with permits required before any type of fire was lit, other than a gas barbecue.

H o w e v e r , t h e Wanaka area remained “particularly dry.

“Until a lot of green g r a s s r e p l a c e s t h e brown stuff, the risk remains.”

Jamie Cowan said there would be a fire threat now until after winter, because there would be limited grass growth in the interim a n d f r o s t s w o u l d further dry the vegetation.

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despite rainFire risk remains

Until a lot of green grass replaces the

brown stuff, the risk remains.

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Organisers of the Wanaka Show say the event is continuing to grow in popularity, attracting an estimated 35,000 visitors at the weekend and record entries in some sections.

Show co-ordinator, Jane Stalker, said an economic impact report would be prepared, based on this year’s event.

The Wanaka Show is considered to be the country’s second largest agricultural and pastoral show, behind Canterbury’s.

There was a record 290 entries in the equestrian events this year – which accounts for one rider competing on several

horses, or one horse ridden by more than one rider – which was 60 more than last year.

The number of sheep entries in the livestock

competitions also rose by 60 compared to last year, to 260.

And the number of trade exhibitors reached 463, compared to 418

last year.Next year’s show –

which will be the 79th annual event – will be held on March 11 and 12.

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Pest-Off meetingAnother Pest-Off meeting is being held in Wanaka later this month.The aim of the meeting is to gather all the local pest control operators together, to discuss how pest management went over the summer, to share information and to hear from experts.The meeting is being held on Saturday, March 28, from 9am until 3pm, in the St John rooms, on Link Way.Scientists and experts from Christchurch and Te Anau will speak about the latest research on both predator behaviour and pest control options.Anyone involved in predator control, or any member of the public interested in learning more or becoming involved, is welcome to attend the meeting for a gold coin donation.

1. Winners of the Best Large Trade Exhibit – Hynds, Civil Contractors NZ (Otago), and Hirepool.

2. The crowd on show day.

3. Gav and Jasper.

4. Flying high - Annabelle Wilson (4), of Owaka.

5. Wanaka rider Lydia Beales on Koru Kiwi.

(Above) Never too old to be painted - from left), Whitney Bennett, Molly Thomsson, Asleigh Doran, Abby Fisher and Alexa McKay – all 11.

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Te Kakano Aotearoa Trust has secured the last of the funding needed to complete its native plant restoration project at Roy’s Bay West, along the Millennium Track.

This is the last stage in a seven-part process t o c r e a t e a “ n a t i v e restoration corridor” of almost 6500 plants from Stoney Creek to Waterfall Creek.

The final stage will involve planting 2138 plants. It was funded by the Central Lakes T r u s t , t h e S p e i g h t s Fund, the Queenstown Lakes District Council and Rippon Vineyard. Te Kakano plans to complete the project by 2017.

It said the restoration corr idor creates an ecologically-enriched area which supports a healthy ecosystem

o f n a t i v e f l o r a a n d fauna and enhances biodiversity. It also encourages native birds and invertebrates back to the area and enhances the beauty of the track.

Te Kakano’s vision is to “connect New Zealand c o m m u n i t i e s w i t h their land.” It relies on volunteers, donors and

supporters to complete its environmental and community projects.

Trust administrator R a e w y n C a l h a e m thanked all the people involved in the project.

The trust has 300 volunteers who have given an estimated 2700 hours to Te Kakano projects during the

past year. Volunteers can look

out for planting days advertised on the Te Kakano website, in local media and on the trust’s Facebook page.

Pictured: Volunteers working on stage four of the Roy’s Bay West native plant restoration project.

New Zealand Hearing, owned by Wanaka-based audiologist Scott Wright, donated $1000 to St John Ambulance this week.

During the months of January and February, for each patient who purchased a hearing aid, $250 was donated to St John.

The patients were given a choice of local five charities to receive the donation and all said St John was their preferred option.

“There was a unanimous decision to donate to St John,” said Scott.

Barbara Roxburgh, ambulance officer and administrator for St John, said the money would go toward the cost of two new bedrooms for staff, which would be built soon.

St John in Wanaka has four paid staff members, about 12 active volunteers and six other volunteers in training. They respond to at

least 1000 ambulance callouts per year.

“It will be good to get the extension done before the busy winter season comes,” Barbara said.

New Zealand Hearing is based at

the Wanaka Lakes Health Centre. Pictured (from left): New Zealand

Hearing owner Scott Wright presenting the cheque to Dell Taylor and Stephen Hayes of St John Ambulance.

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Professor to visit Wanaka

Correction: Last week’s Wanaka Sun reported Lake Wanaka SouNZ Inc., which runs Rippon Festival, was created by Lynne Christie. It was actually set up by a team of 12 people, including Lynne Christie.

Oxford University Professor Frances Ashcroft will give a talk called “The Spark of Life” at the Wanaka Community Presbyterian Church Centre tomorrow (March 20), weaving real-life stories with the latest scientific findings, including her own discoveries, to explain the role of ion channels in our bodies.

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Mike King to talk about suicideComedian Mike King from the Key to Life charitable trust is visiting Central Otago schools and communities to talk about suicide prevention and resilience.He will hold a community presentation on March 24 at the Lake Wanaka Centre at 7pm.The Otago Suicide Prevention Trust also brought Mike to the Central Otago area last year and he is returning after several schools and communities expressed regret they did not have the opportunity to hear him.Otago Suicide Prevention Trust chairperson Janice Millis said Mike’s presentation last year had a strong impact, particularly given his ability to blend humour and experiences from his own life, and she is pleased he is returning this year.Entry will be free, but donations are appreciated and will go towards further community initiatives by the Otago Suicide Prevention Trust.

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For reasons I have never entirely understood, readers the world over love a horror story, a thriller, a tale of criminal insanity. The scarier and more depraved the better, it seems.

Behind the Gates of Gomorrah, a memoir by American psychiatrist Stephen Seager, chronicles his year working in one of the largest state mental hospitals for the criminally insane in California. As the tagline of the book suggests, Dr Seager spent his days working with the “real-life Hannibal Lecters” of the world – child rapists, mass murders and, yes, cannibals.

Napa State Hospital holds 12,000 patients, all of whom have been found not guilty of their crimes by reason of insanity. The hospital employs no guards and violence is widespread and endemic – on Dr Seager’s first day he is badly beaten by Bill, a chronic meth addict and murderer.

Although Dr Seager is

perhaps not a natural writer , he weaves a compulsively readable account of his t ime behind the 20-foot chain link fence, and mixes tales from the locked wards with fascinating “narrative science” about the psychiatric make-up of the criminally insane – the majority of whom are diagnosed as paranoid schizophrenics. And the majority of whom refuse any medication or treatment.

In this slim volume (I would have been happy to read many more chapters), Dr Seager poses some serious questions

a b o u t t h e w a y t h e American judicial system deals with its most violent citizens, and unpicks some of the most common misconceptions the general public hold about the criminally insane (many, interestingly, come from completely “normal” backgrounds and families).

Thankfully, Dr Seager manages to imbed some humour into Gomorrah, which he says is essential i n c o p i n g w i t h t h e pressures of working in such a high stress environment. Particularly memorable is the man who thinks he is an NPR radio broadcaster, and is in character 24/7. Dr Seager also captures the ambiguity in treating people who are capable of kindness and friendship – yet have committed the most awful crimes imaginable. This is the most intriguing aspect of Dr Seager’s book and one he himself never fully understands.

- ElEanor aingE roy

A monthly book review from the Wanaka Library...

Behind the Gates of Gomorrah

Australian Jordan Zunic has won golf’s BMW New Zealand Open Championship in Queenstown.The 23-year-old rookie clinched a one-shot victory over fellow Aussie David Bransdon, with his last shot into the final hole at The Hills.Needing a birdie at 18 to avoid a playoff, Zunic hit an approach shot to just two feet, tapping in the putt to finish at 21-under-par.New Zealand’s Joshua Munn claimed the Bledisloe Cup for the leading amateur at the event.The 24-year-old, who was the only amateur to make the cut, finished in a share of 23rd place at 10-under-par.

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Volunteer Fire BrigadeI would like to advise the dangers to owners of tying their little dogs up to cafe tables. Its pension owner confronted me and my French friends: I don’t know what you do in your country, but our dog being tied up at the table means that we are saving it. Sorry, but I did not understand this Kiwi language. In the country of my ancestors, it is common to see little dogs tied up outside of restaurants. And I failed to realize that this wok-size fresh meat was a pet. I would advise locals that with many visitors from the Middle Kingdom passing through Wanaka and enjoying nice cafe food and atmosphere, to leave such live delicacies at home. The owner should be happy that at the time - my interest was focused on the table.He who sucks prunes, sits on toilet for many moons,Aloha,S. YatesLake Hawea

On behalf of all the overseas family of Steve Combe who gathered on 28th February to attend his funeral, we thank you, the people of Wanaka, for being the wonderful community you are. We have been overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and support we all have received, and for the obvious love, respect and affection which you felt for our darling son, Steve. It is deeply humbling.A huge thank you goes to all the wonderful people who have provided in so many ways to support us all during this terribly sad time. We shall return to the UK in due course knowing that our Wanaka family is in good hands, with peace in our hearts. Our heartfelt thanks.

Richard and Helen Combe

On behalf of: Trish Dowling (Steve’s sister) and her family, and Helen’s two brothers and sister-in-law, Jonathan and Jean Harrod, Stephen Harrod, and Steve’s cousin Andrew Hinton.

There are a couple of aspects of your article in last week’s Wanaka Sun that I would like to clarify. Your report stated that it can take up to half an hour for the lake Hawea Volunteer Fire Brigade to attend call outs at Hawea Flat. From the time of siren activation by the coms centre until arrival time on the fire ground was 14 minutes with 5 crew on the appliance and the van with another 3 crew immediately behind. Within half an hour we had twelve crew from our brigade fighting the fire, as well as Wanaka and Luggate, brigades, four water tankers and two helicopters on scene and the Rural Fire Authority mobilising.Typically our turnout time from the station with a minimum of four crew is between three and a half to five minutes. Trusting this may give your readers an insight to how quickly we respond to emergencies.

Kevin CapellDeputy Chief Fire Officer.Lake Hawea Volunteer Fire Brigade.

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The way that people from all around Central Otago have rallied together in the wake of Cyclone Pam shows the can-do attitude we’ve got in our little region.People are helping out in a huge variety of ways – everything from donating baby clothes and nappies to huge money donations to providing building supplies. The people orchestrating the various donations being made are doing even more, and the whole thing says a lot.It can be easy to turn a blind eye to things we see on the news, but the effort that the community has made to help out affected people from Vanuatu shows the level of philanthropy we’ve got here, and also how valued these seasonal workers are, who make up a large proportion of the labour force for many of our vineyards and orchards.There are examples of generosity everywhere in the community. This week New Zealand Hearing also made a valuable donation to St John and various organisations contributed to the new Wheels to Dunstan vehicle.Keep it up!

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Wanaka-based freeskier Janina Kuzma has finished second overall on the FIS Freeski World Cup tour. She was placed behind Ayana Onozuka of Japan for the overall halfpipe title, following the final event in Tignes, France. Kuzma has had some strong results in the halfpipe since being placed fifth at the Sochi Olympics, winning the US Grand Prix title earlier this season. Based at Cardrona Alpine Resort during the southern hemisphere winter, she is considered a strong contender for this year’s Winter Games in the Southern Lakes.

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MAC Records TumbleLast week’s Mount Aspiring College sports day saw 11 new records set, with Laura McCulloch and Ryan Schmach both setting two records in their respective age groups.Results: Matt Molloy, O-16 100m, 11.32; Laura MacCulloch, u-16 200, 400m, 28.22, 1.05.58; Courtney Leith, U-16 Javelin, 23.37m; Anika Fouchee, yr 8 Throw, 39.26; Ryan Schmach, yr 8 Shot and discus, 9.91m and 33.30; Ella Landreth, yr 7 800m, 2.49.50; Sammy Burke u-16 800m, 2.34.41;Janus Stufenburg, u-16 800m, 2.10.16; John Steven, O-16 800m, 2.08.69.

Mount Aspiring College’s Riley Bruce, 16, won the under-17 single sculls at the recent South Island secondary schools rowing championships, along with strong results from other local rowers.

Bruce overcame a poor start to remain in touch with the leaders during the 2000m event and finished strongly, two seconds ahead of Harrison Joseph of St Bede’s College.

Windy conditions resulted in only 10 of the 52 events being completed, meaning Bruce missed

out on competing in the under-18 single sculls and another MAC student, Riley Homan, 16, did not get to compete in the girls’ under-17 single A final and the under-18 single B final.

However, Homan teamed up with Bridie Hurley, 16, in the girls’ under-17 double to gain a place in the A final. A place in the B finals was also secured by the girls’ under-17 quadruple sculls crew of Bridie Hurley, 16, Olivia Pearce, 16, Maddie Ball, 16, Helena Crawford, 16, and Beth Gale, 16, as coxswain. Ball and Crawford also

made the B final of the under-18 double.

Under-15 rowers, Erica Ayres, 14, Hannah Humphries, 13, Sam Garrick, 13, Erina Tamati, 13, and Sam Pearce, 13, all experienced their first major secondary schools regatta, at which they rowed well and gained valuable experience for the future.

Bruce and Homan are travelling to Karapiro to contest the Maadi Cup next week, where they will take on the country’s best secondary s c h o o l r o w e r s i n t h e n a t i o n a l championship.